Kaka Point Newsletter
March 2020 edition 69
Our Place Catlins Project - the draft plan
Your chance to have further input
As a result of their extensive consultation in the summer of 2018-19, the Clutha District Council have drawn up a draft plan which they now wish to present for further feedback and comment.
They will hold a public drop-in session on 18th March at the Point Café between 4—6 pm.
They will also attend the Kaka Point Community Group meeting that evening (7.30pm Bowling Club) to further explain the draft plan and seek feedback.
Everyone is warmly invited to take these opportunities to hear directly from Council and express their responses.
Miro and Tarata Street Walkway Steady progress is being made under the leadership of Gerry. A number of people have been helping including James, Tony, Lisa, Mark, Greg, Ian , Colin, James, Estelle, Jared, Mary Jo, Reichana, Martin, Vaughn, Walter, Jo, Colin from Andrew Haulage for the metal, Glenys for the muffins
Contact Gerry Essenberg Phone 027 224 6597 like to help.
Gerry, Ian McKenzie and Mary Jo Tohill working on track in February.
A big thank you to organisers of the Peter and Plate night, Bronwyn Bichan and Derek Paterson, for donating the proceeds of the evening ($140) to sponsor this March newsletter.
1 Notices
Raffle results from the Market Day 1st - large Black Label Photography canvas - Noelene Miller of Balclutha; 2nd - one night's ac- commodation at the Kaka Point motels - Ruth Gorton of Milton; 3rd - $100 voucher from the Point Cafe and Bar - Dave Grant of Lawrence; 4th - $100 voucher from the Country Store in Owaka - Selwyn Cardno of Balclutha.
Congratulations to everyone.
Many thanks to Black Label Photography, Karen and Blair from the Kaka Point Motels, Lisa and Chris from the Point Cafe and Bar and Dane Catherwood from the Country Store Owaka for their generous sup- port of the Kaka Point Community Group raffle.
The Port Molyneux School Food Truck
We are having a food truck night on the 21st March, 4-10pm.
The last of the season. See you there!
Pilates classes with Kimberley Ryan
Pilates is on at 7.30pm at the Kaka Point Bowling Club on Monday nights.
Suitable for all fitness levels, (just let me know of any injuries prior please) if you'd like to come give it a try and see if it is for you. However, it is not suitable for those who are pregnant sorry.
Please bring a mat (or let me know if you need a mat), a drink bottle and wear comfortable clothing $10 each
Feel free to PM me if you have any questions or flick me a message on 0275579005 to book a space.
Point Café and Bar Advice about menus.
Does your accommodation have up-to -date menus? We are keen that you have accurate information for your visitors.
Please go to www.thepointcafe.co.nz to double check you have the correct menus.
Editor: Moira Spicer
This may be the last edition for the season until spring, or I may squeeze one in in April. Still lots happening around KP! I will be passing on important information via the email contacts.
Ph 027 4158 707 6 Esplanade
2 Catlins Draft Reserve Management Plan Council has approved the Draft Catlins Reserve Management Plan and we are keen to hear from you about what you think of the draft. Submissions can be made: Online: www.cluthadc.govt.nz and follow the link to Lets Talk where you’ll find the draft plan and an online form for your comments.
The form can also be accessed here: https://www.cluthadc.govt.nz/your-council/consultation/Pages/ Catlins-Draft-Reserve-Management-Plan-Submission-Form.aspx
The plan can be downloaded from: https://www.cluthadc.govt.nz/your-council/consultation/Documents/ The-Catlins-Draft-RMP-consultation-FINAL-low.pdf
By post: PO Box 25, Balclutha 9230
Email: [email protected]
Two-month consultation closes 20 April 2020
KP at Nationals
Our Surf Life Savers
Thursday March 12th: 16 members making up 4 canoe teams, along with supporters head to Gisborne for the SLSNZ National Champs. For results check out https://www.facebook.com/Kaka-Point-Surf-Life-Saving-Club- 127595013983550/
From Moira: Message and photo from my daughter this The KP Bowling Club and Finegand players are heading to the Bowls NZ morning (Thursday March 12th) National Interclub Sevens Tournament held in Auckland in April. “Just flew into Wellington Airport and I am greeted with a mass of Kaka Point sweatshirts!”
All the best to our various KP teams taking on the nation!
3 Waitangi Day Bowls Report By Ken Stephens
Waitangi Day dawned fine and sunny for the Waitangi Day Roll-up at the Kaka Point Bowling green after 160 millimeters of rain earlier in the week. We had 13 teams of triples register, mostly local social bowlers who came for a fun afternoon of bowls. If the talking and laughing was any indication, everyone had an enjoyable time, and a few likely bowlers arrived with some bowls belonging to their older relatives, which was good to see.
Club Treasurer, John Bissett, had the tricky job of sort- ing everyone into teams, which he did very well and we played 3 games of 6 ends.
A trophy had been specially crafted for the day by one of the club’s junior members, Mark Mckeever. This was won by a team from our neighbouring club, Owaka. The team members were Munro Bunting (skip), Barry Gray and Stephen Fox.
The after-match function meal consisting of local pro- duce from the sea and the land, was also organized and cooked by Mark, and was thoroughly enjoyed by all .
Overall the day was a great success and is set to be- come an annual event. Pictured: Barry Leslie and Munro Bunting, two of the winning triples team on Waitangi The biggest problem may be limiting the number of Day, with their beautiful trophy. people who want to participate!!!
Bowling Club Kaka Point Bowling Club End of season functions After a busy bowling season the Club is starting to wind down and are having a couple of events to mark the end of the bowls for 2019-20
4th April We will be having Closing Day which will start with social bowls at 1.30pm, followed by a social hour and a pizza evening.
8th August We will be having our annual Mid-winter Xmas dinner in the bowling clubrooms. Please contact Convener Pat Freeman phone 4157335 for further information.
The Club thanks everyone who has supported us over the past season, and we look forward to a bright future with some new young talent playing.
Sunday 22nd March
KP Surf Life Saving Club and Johnstone Electrical welcomes you to our 11th annual Bridge to Beach event. Biking, walking, running, casual or competitive—entries to Johnstone Electrical
4 KP Surf Life Saving Club - New Gear Shed
Sorely needed so vital equipment can be accessed efficiently and also maintained effectively.
Some of the club member helpers prefabricating the walls for the new shed
Working Bee Saturday 29th February
5 Kaka Point Fire Brigade Open Day afternoon Thank you to all those who attended the Kaka Point Open Day afternoon on Sunday 1st March and to those that helped on the day (Kaka Point Fire Brigade, their partners and officers who attended from other brigades).
During the afternoon, we received some expressions of interest who may look into joining the Kaka Point Fire Brigade. Families also arrived with their children for truck rides, so all in all, a good day was had by all.
If you were unable to make the day but are interested in supporting your community in becoming a volunteer Fire Fighter, please contact
Lisa Biginato 4128777 [email protected]
or Glen MacPherson 4128203, 0273066648 [email protected]
Concerned about pot holes or disappearing road markings? Wanting to make a Clutha District Council Service Request?
Here is the best advice from our Catlins Ward Councillor, Dane Catherwood.
You can ring CDC and ask to make service request
OR go online to https://www.cluthadc.govt.nz/ click in blue box on right—Request It OR go direct to this link— https://www.cluthadc.govt.nz/your-services/do-it-online/request-for-services/Pages/default.aspx
Put your request in online form provided briefly but clearly and give specifics of place.
If your request is urgent you are probably best to ring 0800 801 350 - you can ring this anytime.
Market Day Coordinator.
As Pauline Simpson completed another splendid Market Day in January, her tenth, she indicated that she would like to step down as coordinator. So the community is looking for another person willing to take on this responsibility.
Feel free to chat to Pauline about what is involved .
Contact Wilma Ryan to express interest.
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Changing face of KP
The crib at the end of Esplanade is prepared for shifting
Crib heading to Gore
Thanks to Marilyn Dunn and Lisa Biginato for the photos
7 South Otago A&P Society are having their 4th Giant Pumpkin Competition..
Sunday 26th April at Balclutha A&P Showgrounds
The day is FREE ADMISSION for All; Great Family Day out, OPEN to Public from 10am
Giant Pumpkins must be presented on Sunday, 26th April 2020 for the official weigh in at the Cattle Shed, A&P Showgrounds, Balclutha.
Prizes for the Heaviest & Best in Show, Also the contest is split with Classes for Adults & Children..
There will also be the Pumpkin Pie Bake Off (Classes for Traditional & Decorated) Decorated Pumpkin Class (can be your own homegrown or purchased pumpkin, doesn't have to be a Giant ) Ugliest & LARGEST Vegetables Classes. Entry by Gold Coin to Pie & Vegetable Classes
Family Entertainment includes
Alice Muiral - Artist/Decorator face painting,
• Singer Entertainer Henare (recently preformed a Kaka Point Market Day), • • Pony & Cart Rides, • Kite flying, • Animal Petting Area, • Craft Market & Food Stalls..
We invite enquiries for the Market Trade & Food Stalls
Set up from 9am for 10am Open to Public Contact for Stalls is Bridget Lowry, 027 477683 or email [email protected]
Car Boot Sale sites offered at $10 each on the day.. Great chance to declutter your home pre winter!
Check our South Otago A&P Society Facebook page for more info or the Pumpkin Day event https://www.facebook.com/events/433322610636142/
8 Flooding
Flood water on the road at Short Bay Nuggets Road 4th February Photo Marilyn Dunn
6 Feb - cruise ship ‘Noordam’ passes the Nuggets. Photo Tony Somerville. Such sights could become rarer in the next little while.
Orca pod sightings - off Bates Beach and Port Molyneux Beach on the evening of 27th February. What a privilege for the people who were able to enjoy this experience. Pretty difficult to photograph! But here is my best effort . Orca fin on top right. If you have a better photo, let me know!
A big thank you to everyone who contributes to making this newsletter possible. Keep the photos and articles coming! Moira 9