This advertisement is authorised by the Council FRIDAY, 17 APRIL 2015 Life Education Trust - not just for kids

He’s the famous mascot of the Life usually welcome to simply rock up and Education Trust, and Harold’s mobile tag in with a class. You don’t need to have classroom is instantly recognisable by its children at the school.” large-as-life livery – which is very large The classroom will roll into when you’re a giraffe. schools from April 20 to May 5, and to the But what happens inside? Most adults area mid-year, with new educator 2015-25 Hauraki in our community have no idea, says Mike Budd aboard. He’s passionate about the trust’s East Chairman Keith the role, and resigned from his position as Consultation Document Trembath. Even people who grew up principal of HoraHora School to fi ll the big the submission period knowing Harold will be wowed by the shoes of his popular predecessor, Hauraki Where’s the classroom? closes soon.... features of the recently refi tted classroom. resident Rachel Johnstone. April 20-24 If you would like to comment on the Microsoft Kinect technology and software The Life Education Trust was started in April 28 Council’s proposed approach for the produce images that, when students our region, and the Council has been react and move, appear to show their one of its biggest funders for over 25 April 29 - May 1 2015-25 period, make sure you get your own skeleton and organs on a digital wall. years, says Keith. “Hauraki, together with May 4-5 submission into Council before 4.30pm “We can make it rain or snow – and the three other District Councils (Thames- on Wednesday, 22 April 2015! classroom has provision for incorporating Coromandel, Waikato and now Matamata- Although Life Education is linked into If you would like to view the Consultation new technology and teaching aids in the Piako after a recent amalgamation), gives the school curriculum, many people Document, the supporting information, future,” says Keith. “The possibilities are us huge support, as do a number of local don’t realise it’s run by an independent submit online, or download a copy of the unlimited. If you can imagine it, we can do businesses.” non-profi t organisation which receives it.” submission form, then visit the Council’s Plains ward Councillor and Deputy Mayor no fi nancial assistance from the website www.hauraki-dc.govt.nz/hltp or He encourages parents, grandparents, Bruce Gordon describes the mobile Ministry of Education, says Bruce. if you need further information please councillors, and other community classroom as “absolutely outstanding. It’s “The volunteer trustees and all the phone the Council on 07 862 8609 or members to visit the mobile classroom a valuable and very appropriate way of sponsors who contribute funds and when it’s in their area; and invites teaching health, covering some areas that practical support have accomplished a 0800 734 834 (from within the District). sponsors to see fi rst-hand what their schools can’t. Kids love it and remember huge feat.” support is helping to achieve. “Adults are it.” Unwelcome summer visitors depart Becoming familiar with dogs... We may be savouring the last tastes of summer – but we won’t miss the earthy taste of the water that comes from Tetley’s Quarry reservoir at Waitakaruru. Tips for meeting vehicle as close as possible and have The algal bloom that caused taste and odour issues in this water is now rapidly dogs your mobile phone with you. At the gate of dissipating. The ‘explosion’ of natural algae caused by high levels of nitrogen and the property look for signs of a dog before phosphorus nutrients combined with long spells of hot dry weather seems to have If an unknown dog you enter and make a noise that may run its course with the advent of cooler weather. However the Council hasn’t just approaches you, stand still, attract the attention of any dog present. been waiting for temperatures to drop. In conjunction with active monitoring, our be calm, and use a friendly Carry something you can use to fend off focus has been on managing the reservoir issue with strategies that don’t need voice. Use fi rm words for commands, a dog if necessary – such as an umbrella, chemicals. without shouting. bag, or heavy clipboard. We’ve reduced the algae’s ability to survive by using the installed pumps to aerate Let the dog sniff you, but don’t pat the dog When leaving a property containing a dog, the water; and plan to install an aeration system ready for next summer – which on the top of their head. make sure you shut the gate to ensure the will work by aerating the reservoir from bottom to top. We already draw water from Keep the dog in front of you and don’t animal is still confi ned there. the lowest levels, rather than the surface where algae are most prolifi c. stare him or her in the eye. Dogs regard Some people are more sensitive this as a challenge. We’re here to help than others to tastes and odours PUBLIC NOTICES You can walk away facing the animal, but Please contact the Council to report any in water, and the problem is WATER RESTRICTIONS LIFTED don’t run away, as this is likely to spark the problems about dogs, including dangerous expensive to treat. Our present From 16 April 2015 dog’s chase instinct. dogs, instances of attacking or biting, and treatment uses powdered Notice to all residents of the Hauraki District straying or wandering dogs. activated carbon added to the For all areas of the District, until further notice, Entering dog territory We cannot accept anonymous complaints, water during the fi ltration process. all water restrictions are lifted. If you’re going on to a property where but your identity will remain confi dential This is proving effective, so Thank you for your cooperation in observing the water restrictions through the dry season. there’s a dog or could be a dog, park your unless an issue goes to court. we’ll continue this treatment as Rainfall and the diminishing demand have improved needed. the situation enough to lift the water restrictions. Efforts to conserve water help to ensure a reliable water supply for all users as well as essential and Entry information is available on the event emergency needs. Information for about ways of website www.thenugget.co.nz. conserving water can be found on the Hauraki

THE NUGGET District Council website at www.hauraki-dc.govt.nz, by clicking on the SmartWaterUse logo. entries, says registrations running costs of The Nugget, for the For further inquiries please phone (07) 862 8609 or 0800 734 834 (not from cell phones) from within the administrator Ali Howie. That’s second year.” Hauraki District. almost triple the number as for Councillor Harry Shepherd, himself a Ken Thompson the same time in 2014, when volunteer marshal, says the Council has District Engineer - Hauraki District Council entries totalled 365 (about 500 supported the event since it started. “The COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS competitors). festival is unique and caters for all ages Pursuant to Section 46 of the Local Government Many of the entrants for 2015 and abilities, from elite competitors to Offi cial Information and Meetings Act 1987, public are fi rst-timers, including gym non-athletes.” notice is hereby given that the following meeting will be held in the Council Offi ce, William Street, Paeroa and school contingents. There’s The full Nugget race can be tackled solo, during the month of April 2015. plenty of team bonding shaping or as a relay with up to fi ve athletes per The adjourned meeting of Judicial Committee There’s still gold in them thar hills – and up, and in the case of College team. It incorporates 32km of road cycling meeting held Monday, 13 April 2015 will be the rich and dramatic terrain of Waihi and participants, a healthy dose of rivalry in two stages, a 10km harbour paddle, a reconvened on Wednesday, 22 April 2015 at 10.00am. Waihi Beach is a lure for hundreds of between students and teachers. L D Cavers 10km coastal trail run, a 23km mountain Chief Executive - Hauraki District Council adventurers in the aptly named Nugget The Nugget evolved from the Waihi-based bike leg, and a fi nal 2.2km run inside the Multisport Festival on May 9. event in the trans-Tasman 2010 Anaconda Martha Mine pit – normally accessible ANZAC DAY COMMEMORATION PARADE AND SERVICES The event takes in the goldmining town Adventure Race series. It was then run only through a guided tour. In the team Citizens are invited to attend Public Commemoration of Waihi, the spectacular Waihi Beach by Total Sport for three years, until the division, all members complete this fi nal Services to be held in the Hauraki District on to Homunga coastline with its towering professional event management company dash together. SATURDAY 25 APRIL, 2015 at the following cliffs and hidden beaches, bush trails, gifted it to the Vision Waihi Trust in 2014. The Half Nugget for individuals or pairs locations: private farmland, and the mighty Martha The result is a truly local event, says Ali. comprises the same mountain bike, trail Paeroa: 9:15am War Memorial Hall, preceded by a Parade at 9.00am Mine near the fi nish line at Waihi’s iconic Community volunteers, sponsors and run and mine run challenges. Three Cornish pumphouse. Five race options Waihi: 11:00am Memorial Hall, preceded by participants have always got behind it, adventure run or walk distances are also a Parade at 10:45am; Wreaths will be laid offer the chance to cycle, paddle or foot and now 100% of the proceeds go back on offer: 21km, 10km or 5km. at the Services Cemetery following the it (or all three) through this diverse and service to the community – last year and this All the races have junior, open, and age- stunning scenery, and a record fi eld is year to boost the major sports facilities Ngatea: 11:15am Ngatea War Memorial Hall, group prize categories (from 40-plus preceded by a Parade at 11.00am likely. redevelopment project planned at Waihi’s Masters through to 60-plus Legends), and /Patetonga: 9.30am Kaihere Hall The fi fth annual festival has already Morgan Park. “We appreciate that the some amazing spot prizes are on the line. JP Tregidga MNZM JP attracted nearly 300 team and individual Council has contributed $500 toward the So there really is something for everyone! Mayor - Hauraki District