JUly 2017 Skelton's celebrate 50 years...come sale-a-brate! It's 50 years since Ron and Doreen Skelton opened the doors of Skelton's Drapery on 3 July, 1967. To celebrate all those years of faithful patronage from the people of and further afield, Doreen and Robyn Skelton are holding the Sale-of-the-Year on 3 July, 2017. 50% discount on all fashionwear & shoes (womens’ & mens’) Monday 3 July AND, for the whole month of July, a 30% discount on the same items. “D" DAY - JULY 3RD!!! This is a mighty generous offer so it will be a case of ‘the early bird getting the worm’. Doreen will bake the traditional birthday cake to share with Yes, "D" Day for Paparoa customers on the Monday, so we all need to get along and share the joy. Although Doreen officially retired two year’s ago, she continues in a is Monday, July 3rd., 1967 supportive role for Robyn. Skelton's Drapery not only stocks the most amazing range of goods in "DRAPERY" Day Northland, but holds a pivotal place in the Paparoa CBD. Robyn runs We have pleasure in announcing that after two years without a local Drapery in Paparoa, the shop formerly owned by Mr. C. L. the PPI printing business, prints the Paparoa Press and Maungaturoto Carr will reopen on Monday, 3rd July as Matters monthly, as well as providing a convenient print service for locals. She receives and dispenses prescription packages from Unichem PAPAROA DRAPERY Maungaturoto Pharmacy; she is a Justice of the Peace; she is the key- holder for various halls and, as Treasurer of the Paparoa Hall Society, We intend to stock a comprehensive range of men's, women's and children's clothing, haberdashery, wool etc. ... more especially to meet takes bookings for the War Memorial Hall. Skelton's is also the sole your every-day needs. stockist of Otamatea High School uniforms. The list goes on … The shop will open with good quality stock valued in excess of ￡3,000 Once said to be the busiest little department store in the north, today ($6000) and we hope to increase this still further as finance and experience dictates. Skelton's continues to stock anything from buttons to boots, slippers We wish to acknowledge the services rendered by a friend experienced to socks, plus an excellent range of quality fashion clothing, trousers & in all aspects of wholesale and retail drapery and without his practical shirts, fabric & wools, handcraft needs, gifts galore, handbags, hats, and assistance the venture would not have been attempted. costume jewellery ... anything hard to find elsewhere ... Skelton's has it Through him we have direct access to many of the dominion's leading all – or can source it for you. manufacturers and will be able to retail the bulk of our goods at prices equal to, and in some cases, below those of city stores. It was in 1967 that Doreen and her late husband Ron purchased the Some of our prices at opening cannot be repeated where indent prices small wooden building which had previously been a drapery but had rose just after orders were placed; but our prices will still remain closed some two years before. It was an investment for the Skeltons, competitive. Ron was a local farmer (hence Skelton Crescent) and Doreen a shorthand In endeavouring to regain for our town and district an amenity which typist, and neither had any knowledge of retailing from behind the has been greatly missed, all we ask in return is that you give us a fair counter! They were persuaded to have a go themselves and soon built trial and compare our prices and services with those offered in larger and more distant places. up stock to the extent that they had to double the size of the building and then some years later, in 1982, doubled it all again. Mrs Elaine Cliff Our telephone numbers will be: Shop 19s, Res. 19m was employed four days-a-week in the early years and after Ron passed away during the 1980’s, daughter Robyn came home to help Doreen. Remember the opening day - Monday July 3rd, Lucky for us, she has stayed. at 9.00a.m. Skelton's is part of the village history and quite an institution. Doreen and PAPAROA DRAPERY Robyn invite you all to drop in on Monday 3rd for a piece of celebratory cake, and for the month-long discounts thereafter. RONALD N. SKELTON If you are unaware of the extensive and fascinating range in store, pop in DOREEN C. SKELTON and see what you’ve been missing. PP Paparoa School shines at Kapa Haka festival A great troupe from Paparoa School performed to a full house at a special Matariki kapa haka festival at Otamatea High School on Saturday, 10 June. The group did a wonderful rendition of 'Nga Iwi E', an inspiring song about standing strong together for what you believe in. The crowd was most impressed by the performance of 'Ka Mate', most well known to New Zealanders as the All Blacks haka. It was written in the 1820s by the leader of Ngati Toa, Te Rauparaha to celebrate life over death. 2 PP www.paparoa.org.nz Paparoa Press

PP Libby's Councillor Corner If you are a volunteer in your community, then A dinner not mid June's Volunteer Week was a time for us all to say thanks and to celebrate your efforts. to be missed Across the are voluntary positions in A top quality Gala dinner whole Kaipara Kaipara listed on their website with exceptionally good district volun- volunteeringnorthland.nz food and engaging teers are numerous and I also have the privilege to be on company is being make a huge difference in the Sport Northland board as organised by Paparoa many different organisations, representive of Community Charitable groups, events and projects. Council. Having councillors Trust (PCCT) and is an Volunteers benefit too, from the four Northland event you won't want through an increased sense councils helps to ensure equity to miss. It will provide a of achievement and from across the district and brings burst of mid-winter cheer social connections, but that a local voice to the board for the community and doesn’t detract from the table. In our district we have a is a chance for PCCT to awesome job they do, making number of events and activities publicise its proposed our communities stronger and run by Sport Northland - Lifestyle Village project. more vibrant. Cameron Philips 'Project Energise', 'Watersafe To be held Saturday 22 CABINETMAKER Volunteering Northland is a and Kiwisport' funding in July at Paparoa Hall. There Matakohe Whangarei based organisation schools, 'Active Workplaces', is no need to dress to the dedicated to matching 'Green Prescription' (to nines; just smart casual ▪ Kitchens volunteers and organisations, support individuals to become is fine. A fully catered ▪ Custom Furniture promoting volunteers, and more active). Our Kaipara ▪ Furniture repairs sumptuous three course & restoration supporting organisations to community sport team leader, meal with a cash bar ▪ Custom run mouldings work well with volunteers. is Roxanne Kelly, 'Community will be provided. We are ▪ Stairs & Timber Doors I am on their governance Connector.' pleased and fortunate to ▪ Residential & board representing the Promoting active lifestyles and have Rt Hon Sir Lockwood Commercial Joinery Kaipara district. If you are being involved in sport and Smith and his wife Lady QUALITY WORKMANSHIP an organisation looking for recreation in any role and at Alexandra Smith who volunteers, or are looking any age, is something I strongly have offered to entertain 09 431 7579 for a volunteer role that [email protected] support. us with tales of their suits your passions, get in diplomatic experiences. http://cp-cabinetry.co.nz touch with them. There KDC Citizen Awards Nominations are now Brighten up your winter, open - until 31 July - for form a group and pick up people who excel in their your tickets from Skelton’s community. The Awards Drapery. Tickets will be recognise contributions and limited and are $45 (adult) ’ achievements of outstanding or $40 (Gold Card). Don't SKELTONS Kaipara citizens. Application forget, mark 22 July on the forms are available on KDC calendar now! PP website, from the library or th Council offices. Join us for our 50 ! from the community on key Community roading meetings roading issues and priorities, Meetings with Council staff to improve communication 3 July 2017 are to be held Monday and increase understanding 3 July at Kaiwaka Sports of roading decision making. Association from 6-7pm and Make sure you have your say. Celebrate with Birthday Cake Tuesday 4 July from 6-7pm (See KDC notice pg18 for full details) at Maungaturoto Centennial and for 1 day only Hall. These are to seek input Libby Jones, Councillor KDC 50% off all fashion clothing

Local Florist Annual winter sale Raylee Over starts 1 July Flower Shop Open 10 - 4 30% off winter fashion Next to The Village Caff 4316 941 or 021 256 5893 Skelton’s Paparoa Drapery Petals & Teleflora Mon-Fri 8.30am to 5pm Sat 9am to noon www.paparoaflorist.co.nz Ph 431 7306 Paparoa Press www.paparoa.org.nz PP 3

Paparoa's emergency service Pink ribbon Paparoa Community Response Inc. (PCRInc) recently held its first AGM. This group began life as the Paparoa Fire Party, which breakfast then became the Paparoa Volunteer Rural Fire Force. PCRInc is Nearly 100 people attended Paparoa's emergency service. an awesome breakfast at After a long journey the group none - Fire, Emergency, First Matakohe Hall organised and is now an Incorporated Society Responder and Civil Defence. catered for by volunteers registered with Charities You can help our community, Wendy and Ryan Sheppard Services NZ. This new status to help you, by becoming a (Cater King). This couple and will ensure that all donations, member of Paparoa Com- their crew served a variety sponsorship and support for munity Response Incorporated of pre-ordered delicious PCRInc will be transparent and as either an Active Member breakfast dishes with a free have clearly defined objectives. (Fire Fighter) or Associate glass of bubbly or fruit juice. Central Government have set Member (Supporter) for only Amid much chatter and music up a new organisation called $5 per year. A very small by Sam Taylor, appetites were Fire and Emergency New price to pay for a great local fulfilled a plenty! Zealand (FENZ) which will service and your support is Generous sponsors ensured manage, support and partially very important. On average 49 many folk went home with callouts are responded to each fund emergency services like wins from Raffles and The “No job too small” ours. Improved equipment year, that's almost one a week. Breast Cancer Foundation has and training will enable us to On behalf of Past, Present been donated $2000 from better serve our community. and Future members, PCRInc this event. Wendy and Ryan Ross Latto As with many volunteer thanks the Kaipara District have been organising this 'pink organisations, people are Council, Forest Protection ribbon breakfast' for the past our most valued asset. Our Services, National Rural Fire eight years. Breast cancer is LICENSED volunteers and supporters Authority and the Greater very close to their hearts as it give up their time, energy Paparoa area for their help in has affected both family and BUILDER and resources to help keep protecting 'our patch'. friends. A mighty effort! our community safe and For more information: Joy Bonham House construction, alterations, respond when called upon. call Gerard 027 697 8371 or renovations, general repairs Moving forward we have an email [email protected] opportunity to help establish Thank you and Kia Ora Thought for the month: Ph 09 431 7442 021 772 766 within our community an Gerard Sullivan, It always seems impossible PO Box 17, Paparoa emergency service second to President PCRInc until it is done.

PPI - a chance to be involved Like most community organisations Progressive Paparoa relies on its volunteer members to support its various What’s on at your Museum activities. Many people give hours of time to activities that have MATARIKI Exhibitions - 18 JUNE - 19 JULY 2015 become part of the Paparoa scene and perhaps it's taken * Tudor Collins - Man of Many Faces for granted that they will continue. ‘OTAMATEA’ Primary Schools displaying the use of traditional and For instance PPI is responsible for the following on-going non-traditional* Textiles materials to celebrateDown theUnder Maori New Year.

ventures: *Matariki - Seven Stars Seven Trees FREE SevenEntry to Kaipara the Museum Primary for residentsSchools art of theexhibition Old Otamatea • Farmers’ Market District. • Paparoa Press FREE ENTRY to the museum for residents of the old Otamatea District • Maintaining Paparoa Lions Walkway • Community gardens and improvements at The Village 5 Church Road, Matakohe, Northland. p: 09 431 7417 w: www.kaurimuseum.com Green and The Landing • Paparoa Print Shop • Paparoa Website • Liaison with Kaipara District7417 or visit Council www.kaurimuseum.com • Various community events • Support for new ventures such as White Rock gallery and Lifestyle Village. Needless to say the current members enjoy their involvement and willingly give their time, but there is always an opportunity for new members. Accordingly there is an open invitation for all to come along to the Annual Meeting on 19 July in Paparoa Hall, 7.30pm to find out more. You might find that being part of a great community group offers a lot of fun and satisfaction. G Taylor, Chairman PPI 4 PP www.paparoa.org.nz Paparoa Press

Village Caff is set to please The Village Caff In late June new owners of Paparoa's cafe opened for business, under the name 'The Village Caff' - short for coffee and fine food. Coffee and Fine Food Customers are welcomed to a completely new menu coupled with great coffee. Excellent Coffee They are well-known happy be catered for. Apart from the faces working behind the pleasant café ambience inside, New Menu counter and in the kitchen. there is great courtyard garden local suppliers People are urged to come seating out the back. and try their new offerings as Winter hours are: Winter hours Gluten and Dairy-free they will need local support to Mon-Fri 7am-4pm and Mon-Fri 7am - 4pm get them through the winter Saturday 8am-2pm. catered for months. Sat 8am - 2pm Phone 021 181 4350 with Purchasing from local suppliers Ph 021 181 4350 enquiries as these people are The new owners welcome you! as much as possible they are very keen to please! A keen to hear from anyone suggestion box on the counter with interesting produce that shows their determination to could be used. Special dietary provide a great service for needs, for example gluten or both locals and passers- dairy-free food, will definitely through. PP YOUR TYRE Lions changeover At the recent change of officers evening Paparoa Lions welcomed Lions visitors from Ruawai, Dargaville and Northern Wairoa as SPECIALIST well as some friendly locals to celebrate the end of the Lions' year. Providing 59 years of service in the heart of Kaipara.

•Tyres •Brakes • Wheel •WOF • Suspension Balancing The incoming 2017-2018 committee, pictured with Chalky White (front right) Outgoing President Ashley and Barry Baines were each • Servicing •Alignment •Batteries Cullen was unable to attend, awarded a Silver Centennial but his submitted report Pin (part of the International reflected on another busy year, Centennial Membership making special mention of the Programme). The incoming new 'high output' log splitter President is Jim Rowlands Garnetts Tyre Service built by Roger Price and Kerry who is looking forward to 2 Gorge Rd, Maungaturoto Bonham. another busy year of serving Officers for the 2017/18 year our community as well as 09 431 8255 were installed by District enjoying the friendship and Chairman Ian (Chalky) White, camaraderie of our monthly who is a long time friend of social events. Paparoa Lions and incidently Anyone who would has recently been appointed like to join can contact Lions NZ Executive Officer. President Jim 431 7290 Also during the evening or Membership Director Lions members Pete Hames Graham Donald 431 8722. Lions firewood deliveries Lions have had a busy month on their winter firewood fundraiser; cutting down, cutting up and splitting wood 4T-DIGGER – BOBCAT – TIP TRUCK to keep supplies up for sales and Property Maintenance – Driveways – Building Sites delivery in the Stump & Tree Removal – Hole Boring – Chain Trencher community. Calf Shed and Stockyard Cleaning Contact Lion Stephen, 431 6148, KAIPARA – WHANGAREI – RODNEY with enquiries either to help with Phone Matt: 021 199 6677 their efforts or to Email: [email protected] Stephen Findlay in action with the new splitter have a delivery! Paparoa Press www.paparoa.org.nz PP 5

Northland photography awards A Northland only online photography competition The Kauri Museum at Matakohe is one of the country’s best paparoaLocal goods direct from the Producer regional museums and tourist attractions farmers market A jewel of its collection is a gift forests remaining and those of 1200+ images, many shown now facing the threat of in a special exhibition Man of kauri die-back disease, The Many Faces from photographer Kauri Museum has initiated Tudor Washington Collins, an online photography celebrating the diversity of competition in support of his work. Tudor is perhaps the programme to “Keep EVERY SATURDAY best known as the 'kauri Kauri Standing” and stop the 9am-noon cameraman' who captured the spread of this deadly disease. at the Village Green glory and grandeur of standing CEO Lisa Tolich explains, “We Ruth 021 433 969 kauri whilst documenting their have chosen the theme 'All ph loss through the timber and Things Kauri' to highlight the gum industries. importance and diversity of camera lens”. With only 4% of our ancient kauri through the modern The competition has three

Janic J categories, Primary School BUILDER student, Secondary School Home Maintenance White Rock Gallery student, and Open, with entries based on a photographic Decks Exhibition & competition image, in any form. Judges will select from entries uploaded to For a small gallery in Paparoa, we're working hard and the website, with four entries Garages aiming high this year and we want you to join in the fun! from each category shortlisted We invite artists, both existing and emerging, to participate for the finals. Finalists' work Alterations and compete in our events at Labour Weekend this year. will be exhibited at The Sculptures on the Kaipara is inspired by exhibitions such as Kauri Museum, and winners No job too small Sculptures on the Gulf, Sculptures on the Shore and Brick Bay announced at a presentation and aims to celebrate sculpture on our beautiful, dramatic in August. In conjunction, the Mark Butt and ever changing Kaipara harbour. The exhibition opens Tudor Collins People’s Choice 021 431 630 Saturday, October 21 at Moewaka Villa Studio & Gallery Award will run throughout, 35 years experience in Matakohe which nestles in a tidal inlet overlooking the with voting online. harbour. Judges are: Kelly Wilson, Our Trash to Art competition also opens for the weekend on author and winner of 2014 October 21 at Paparoa War Memorial Hall. Work entered National Geographic People’s Painter & will be judged in three categories: adult ‘trash to art’; adult Choice Photographer of the ‘trash to sculpture’ and in a children’s category. Top prize Year, and Stephen Davies, Decorator in the adult’ categories is $500 with children competing artist and art curator. Details, Tradesmans quality for a generous prize pack. In addition all three categories entry forms and rules can be will have a people’s choice award judged by visitors to the found on The Kauri Museum work guaranted exhibition. website at http://awards.kau. Interior If you are interested in exhibiting a sculpture and/or nz/ Entries are restricted to · Exterior entering the competition contact Hanna Stevens (021 066 residents · Spray finishes 8777), have a look on the Gallery website whiterockgallery. only (Kaipara, Whangarei and · Roofs co.nz, or search Sculptures on the Kaipara and Trash to Art Far North District Council · Waterblasting Competition Paparoa on Facebook. areas). · The Gallery is open every day except Christmas Day to Come on Northlanders, get For your free quote visitors and new members are always welcome. your ideas sorted and upload call Mike 021 529 025 your entry! Lisa Tolich, CEO

Books @ Ruawai COLOUR 5 Freyberg Rd, Ruawai School ball Selling secondhand books and music & CUTZ bookings Monday Tuesday Wednesday 9:30 to 11:30 New Location  Ladies & Mens Cuts 1994 Paparoa Valley Road  Colours & Highlights Thursday and Friday 2pm - 4pm  Salon Perms Open the last weekend of the month Sat/Sun 11-4pm 431 7255  Weddings (except school holidays) and other times to suit Gaye 021 115 8056  Gift Vouchers

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Owen & Diane Super Shuttlers HarbourCare highlights The Fairweathers may be relatively new in Paparoa, but their As this year’s planting season gets underway it is good shuttle bus is instantly recognisable as being of the Super Shuttle to look back on the previous year’s achievements. franchise which transfers people around towns and The Society’s Reconnecting Northland, cities especially to and from our airports. business plan Living Water (the DoC- called for 16,000 trees to be Fonterra partnership) and planted in 2016, and this was Noel Radd Motors. In addition more than achieved, spread to providing the land for over 13 sites in the area. This planting, participating farmers compares with 9,000 trees also chipped in financially. planted at seven sites in 2015. Society secretary Mark Vincent The input of more than 800 says: “We are always looking hours of volunteer time over for new sites, so if there are the last year has meant there Owen came to NZ from the the offer from Super Shuttle to farmers in the Maungaturoto - are more than 19,000 trees UK in 1973 and worked for set up business in the north Paparoa - Ararua area thinking ready to add to the tally in Whitcoulls as a printer’s and are now as busy as ever, of planting up waterways, 2017. Seven planting days were hand engraver, while Anne transporting people to and foreshore or erosion-prone held involving community is a New Zealander. Based in from Kerikeri, Whangarei land, please give me a call members, school groups, Christchurch, they bought and Auckland airports and (021 0829 8037) to discuss Fonterra staff, UDC staff and the Super Shuttle franchise anywhere in between. ways and means. We might Spark Foundation members. even be able to do something in 2003, were very busy with They also take bookings for Last year, funding came from for you this year.” passengers and often went to weddings, group tours, special MV interesting places in the South outings and so on. The van can Island including Mt Cook take up to eleven passengers several times. with a covered luggage trailer By 2015 they decided to retire and they will also carry cats and move north to spend more and dogs. The fare is a set rate time with their daughter living with no hidden costs; unlike in Auckland. They discovered a taxi where the meter is Paparoa, found a house they running all the time. both very much liked and have Call them for any of your settled in happily. transport needs, They'll be Kaipara Mayor Greg Gent and Rex Roadley participating Instead of retiring they took up happy to help (details below). in the first 2017 planting day at Marohemo last month PP

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Find out about weeds with NRC Privet attack If you’ve ever wondered which weed is which, why weeds wander Great news! Town & General and what we can do about it; here's your chance. Vegetation Control (TAG) have Pest plant specialist Sara Brill how best to tackle a wide been contracted by NRC to treat will advise on ways to tackle variety of more than 20 pest roadside privet in the Paparoa some of Northland’s worst plants including wild ginger, and Maungaturoto areas weeds at two free tobacco weed, with herbicide applications. workshops at the lantana and moth Details will be advertised in Paparoa Memorial plant. local newspapers, hopefully in Hall Monday 24 July The presentation the next few weeks, but this from 9am - noon or includes hands- will be very much weather- from 1-4pm. on identification dependent. PP Learn how to better and information manage both land Woolly Nightshade on control and freshwater- options, including based weeds; either on your chemicals and other methods. own land, or on properties Numbers are limited, so you manage for others. The registration is essential. People workshops are hands-on, and interested register with Sara are delivered in a relaxed and Brill - [email protected] or call fun way to help people learn her directly (09) 470 1162. PP PLUMBER Privet Kaiwaka to Ruawai

Ngā Manu Korero speeches inspire ● 30 years’ experience Over the three days of June 7-9, students from all around Te Tai Tokerau (Northland) gathered ● All plumbing services at Otamatea High School for the regional Ngā Manu Korero speech competition. It was an including new housing awesome and inspiring event for the students, teachers, judges and audiences. and maintenance The speech competition in the joy for the winners. is an opportunity both They showed incredible to celebrate the Māori support for each other and A ndrew K enny language and for Māori friendship across schools. It ph 027 642 8320 students to improve their was a beautiful and powerful public speaking skills. The way to end the competition. Māori language section It was truly inspiring to see is open to all students, so many confident, brilliant while the English speaking and articulate young people Al's Upholstery section is reserved for Māori in our community. Alan Hilton students as an opportunity Prizewinners were students to improve their command from Te Kura Kaupapa o of English. Pukemiro, Kerikeri High There were a variety of School, Pompallier Catholic topics to choose from Kamo High School competitors stayed at School, Te Kura Takiwā o including, 'My essential Paparoa Motor Camp during Ngā Manu Korero Taipā, Te Kura Kaupapa o Te Automotive guide to achievement', Rangi Āniwaniwa, Te Kura Furniture 'Education opens doors', structure, and use of language, Kaupapa o Kaikohe, Te Kura Covers and 'My sovereignty, my as well as poise and confidence. Kaupapa o Rāwhitiroa, Te Seats well-being'. Speakers were At the end of three days, the Kāpehu Whetū, Rodney over 30yrs experience judged on a range of criteria prizegiving ceremony was College and Northland 021 0709101 including the content, fantastic. All students shared College. PP 100 Petley Rd, Paparoa

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Paparoa Sports and Rec - what's happening ... Our next Community Dinner If you have catered at the We would like to paint some Carpet Layer is planned for Saturday sports pavilion you may have sporting figures on the side September 23 at the Paparoa taken tea towels home to wash of the sports pavilion to 20 years experience Sports Pavilion. Unfortunately and not returned them yet. brighten it up. Our committee we cancelled the last 'pizza We are missing nearly all of has some ideas of how it could and pasta' dinner, due to lack them! They do have our name look, but we are limited in of bookings, but hope people on them, so can you get them artistic skills! We are looking phone Ian Ross will be keen to come in the back to us please by dropping for anyone who could assist spring! It's a great way to them into at Skelton’s Drapery us with this project. Please meet and socialise with other or alternatively arrange return contact Libby 431 6822 if you 09 431 6939 a/h locals in our community. with Jane, 431 6148. are interested. 027 4996 413 Garden Circle Kōrero Māori Paparoa Garden Circle As the weather gets colder and we spend more recently held their AGM in the time indoors, take time to warm up with some lively Pahi Hall. Outgoing President conversation over some favourite winter treats. Donna was thanked for her Kevin s Shed Winter - Hotoke (sounds like 'hoe-toe-kay') efforts during the last year, ' Cup of Tea - Kapu tī (sounds like 'capoo tee') as was Sue Johns, secretary. panel beating & repairs Cup of Coffee - Kapu kawhe (sounds like 'capoo kaw-fee') Both are staying on as regular Pudding - Purini (sounds like 'poo-rinny') members. Charlee Kerr was Just ask Bread - Parāoa (sounds like 'pah-wow-ah') elected unaminously as 027 642 4991 Butter - Pata (sounds like 'pah-tah') the 2017/18 President and Jam - Pani reka (sounds like 'pah-knee wrecka') Margaret Bailey as Secretary . 09 431 6444 Sugar - Huka (sounds like 'Hoo-kah') The 'Circle' meet every second If you want to ask someone if they want a cup of tea, you say: Wednesday of the month at He kapu tī māu? (A cup of tea for you?) 9.30am at The Village Green And the response is: to carpool for the month's Āe, he kapu tī māku. (Yes, a cup of tea for me) outing. 3245 Paparoa-Oakleigh Rd Kao, he kapu kawhe kē māku (No, a cup of coffee instead for me) Charlee said, “We are In English, we have different words for talking about one planning a full year long person and more than one person (me/you/him/her and we/ program of garden visits. you/them/us). In Māori, things are even more specific with We now have our Facebook words for one person (au/koe/ia), two people (māua/kōrua/ site up and running and we rāua/tāua) and groups of three or more (mātou/koutou/ always welcome new and Birt & Currie rātou/tātou). There is also a more specific way to say 'we/us' past members to join us. It's Surveyors Ltd depending on whether you are including the person who is a great way to get out and being addressed or not. about the district and meet Local Phone So to ask a group of friends if they want pudding you say: others". 09 280-9591 He purini mā koutou? (A pudding for you [3+ ppl]) Anyone that has a garden in And the response is: the area they would like to Timely, Āe, he purini mā mātou (Yes, a pudding for us) share with the group or has friendly & Kao, kāore he purini mā mātou (No, no pudding for us) suggestions for places they personal For further information and /or if you are interested in learning could visit is welcome to email service Māori, please contact local kaiako (teachers): [email protected] or Thomaseena Paul - [email protected] call her 021 841 148. [email protected] or Reno Skipper - [email protected] Check in on their Facebook www.landsurveyors.co.nz Kōrero Māori - It’s fun - give it a go! Paparoa Garden Circle @ PO Box 120 Paparoa 0543 DigPaparoa.

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New chef, new menu The Thirsty Tui - Paparoa Hotel - has a new head chef, Stephen Paparoa Community Library Harrison, and there are some new winter dishes on the menu. Now open every Saturday! Stephen and his Brazilian wife Stephen’s signature dish Beef Thanks to our new volunteer desk staff we are Bia have lived in New Zealand Bourguignon and another of now able to open the Library every Saturday for just three months and just his English favourites, sticky morning for the convenience of our members. love our country's natural toffee pudding. There is also This also coincides with the weekly Paparoa beauty. Looking for a job in a Shanghai Pork Belly, braised Farmer's Market. rural area they in chinese were immediately wine, soy Volunteer handy-person required : drawn to Paparoa. and spices. The Library is required to comply with the NZ Health & Stephen's a Delicious! Safety Act 2015. The Act requires that we “ensure, so far as keen fisherman Although is reasonably practicable, that the workplace is without risks though he’s been Stephen has to the health and safety of any person”. Our volunteers audit too busy so far to worked in our Health & Safety risk on a monthly basis and must, by law, make it down to very large identify and address any and all incidents or 'near misses' the wharf. Pork belly is on the menu and top which could cause accident or injury. Therefore, from time to Having completed the quality restaurants, he enjoys time, we need to carry out repairs and maintenance to keep prestigious City & Guilds of working in a small team. the Library up to specification in terms of accident risk. London chef training, Stephen He is looking forward to If you are willing/able to help us effect any minor repair and worked at Michelin Star further enhancing the dining maintenance issues, on a voluntary basis, we would very restaurants in Paris and London, experience at The Thirsty much appreciate you calling in to the Library, or phoning us to was Executive Chef at Adelphi Tui with fresh ingredients, let us know. Our H&S Officer is on duty Hotel in Melbourne and most local produce and surprising Friday mornings, or phone 431 7555. recently (for 17 years) he and flavours and to introducing Bia ran their own restaurant more of his signature dishes! Holiday library pyjama party Bistro da Matilda in Brazil. Stephen is loving the friendly Get your ticket for our free holiday He is impressed by the great atmosphere in Paparoa and programme at Paparoa. Yes, it's a pyjama local produce available - smoked he's particularly looking party on Thursday 13 July from 3-4pm. fish, watercress, kumara and forward to fishing in the The Dargaville librarians are coming to oysters, and also with NZ's high Kaipara when there's time. Paparoa to take it. Listen to a story, find out about dreamcatchers quality beef and lamb. Currently (And, it can be confirmed, the and make one! Ask at the library. the winter menu includes pork belly is divine!) PP

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Hall foyer Free kids' painting workshop White Rock Gallery is holding a free children's flowers painting workshop in Paparoa on Wednesday Geraldine Jenkins has 19 July, 10am to 2pm. All materials will upgraded the flax ‘floral’ be supplied. The workshop is for children arrangements in the aged 7 to 11 years and a maximum of eight Hall foyer and they are children can be accommodated. Bring own absolutely stunning; lunch, a drink, and wear old clothes. colourful and intricate and We will do some practice painting first and a delight to all who see then children will create their own small them. framed painting to take home. The Hall committee are Please call in to White Rock Gallery to leave your name, overjoyed with having phone number and email address, by 14th July. them, thank you so much Geraldine. Spades & enthusiasm required Paparoa Primary School is having Does your dog need walking? a joint school and community planting day to replant their Celeste Smith is a young riverside in order to help with person who, while being home the water quality and fish in schooled, likes to be gainfully the harbour. They have been employed. And that's why she kindly given native plants by can be seen walking a bunch of Reconnecting Northland through dogs in the immediate Paparoa Enviroschools and now need your and Pahi Road areas for people help to get them in as they are only who require such a service. little people! She has a kindly way with canines and enjoys the walk herself. Coordination of the day is Phone her with enquiries for kindly being done by Otamatea HarbourCare. Please join us on July Paparoa pupils learning to her services 431 6359. What sow native plant seeds a charming service for our 6th from 9am -12pm at Paparoa community, thanks Celeste. Primary (meet in the gate area) to give them a hand. Jacque Knight, Enviroschools Facilitator

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Winter term - much learning & fun June has been a busy and exciting month with kapa haka, community visits, Matariki, ice skating, sports and wig wearing and this term is almost over. Our Kapa Haka The highlight of the day, ‘Wig Wednesday’ there were group performed however, was having a go at ice many wacky wigs at school to at the Te Uri o Hau Kapa skating at the pop-up rink at raise awareness and money Haka Festival held at Maungaturoto for the Child Cancer Otamatea High School. School. Some Foundation. We were so proud of of us were very Years 5 and 6 those who participated nervous to start students had a as they have only been with, we soon whole day learning working with Whaea got the hang of about First Aid with Mata for about 10 it. What a great Rima Behere from weeks. experience. Red Cross, and We spent an interesting In support of Years 3 and 4 participated in day at Maungaturoto a Rippa Rugby visiting the Police, Tournament in Museum on June 30th as part Ambulance, and Fire Dargaville. of Matariki. We were very Stations as part of our The whole proud of our Year 1 class as yearlong community school visited they had worked hard to create study and the The Kauri this year’s Matariki board. junior classes We went big with also visited the our annual Four Square. We Quiz Night with a mid- learnt a lot about winter Xmas theme how emergency and we had many services operate teams participating in our area and at the Paparoa Hall. were surprised to learn how Term 2 finishes many volunteers Friday July 7 and make up the Fire Term 3 begins and Ambulance Monday, July 24. crews. Julie Harper

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Church to celebrate 150 yrs Paparoa's first Methodist chapel was built in Hook Road in 1867, 150 years ago. Paparoa Community Church will celebrate the occasion on 28-29 October this year. ◦ Limestone & Metal Cartage ◦ Truck & Digger Hire Elizabeth Metcalfe (nee Cliff) has compiled some history of ◦ Farm Roads ◦ House Sites & the Church which the Press will run as a 4-part monthly series. ◦ Earthwork & Dams driveways ◦ Wrapped Silage & Hay The First Methodist Church 1867 The first church, 1867 ◦ Cultivation ◦ Fencing & Mulching Paparoa was settled in 1862 construction and were, along relatives of Paparoa families. as part of the Albertland with large army tents, the first It served the community Maize Movement in England of Non homes for settlers. well for weekly worship, Silage planting & Conformist Christians seeking Their first church, a small public meetings, and as a harvesting a new life of freedom of weatherboard chapel, opened schoolroom, with Miss Annie worship and lifestyle in New in November 1867, was built Hook the first teacher. 09 431 7556 Zealand.  on land donated by Mr John By 1878 the little church 021 720 590 Families and friends were Hook (now the cemetery). had become too small for among the first settlers and the Completed debt free, it was community gatherings and names Cliff, Wilson, Goodall, constructed by the settlers a new church was built. The Bottrill, Hook, Trounson, themselves. They pit-sawed original building became Redfern, and later Hames, the timber and split kauri part of the Anglican Vicarage were among those who shingles for the roof, while nails and is today Brian and Rose chose Paparoa for their new and windows were procured Plunkett’s home on State home. Devout Christians, they from Auckland free of charge Highway 12. featured Baptist, Wesleyan through Rev. Gittos and Elizabeth Metcalfe Methodist, Church of England and others who brought their faith with them and practised it conscientiously. OCS thanks generous donors Their first task was to clear Otamatea Community Services (OCS) Childrens' Teams held a areas to build temporary hui at Maungaturoto St John Hall in June. An invitation went shelter until more substantial to all social agencies and others interested in establishing dwellings could be built. a Kaipara base to work with families to put the health and The whares in which the welfare of children first. Not a new service – a new approach. Maori lived were copied for OCS receives many donations which help support our work – from large city-based organisations, individuals, and local service agencies Maungaturoto. Without these donations we couldn't provide many of the services we do. We thank those generous donors on behalf of our clients whose lives are enriched in some way. Crompton Our clients experience all sorts of difficulties, from trying to find somewhere to live, or struggling to make ends meet when unexpected expenses turn their budget upside down. Engineering Ltd At this time of year there are also the inevitable coughs, colds and runny noses, and of course our medical centre staff are inundated as a result. Phone/fax 09 439 2393 Life is tough at times and at OCS we do our best to help out using all resources available to us. The dreadful news of the 31 Jellicoe Road, Ruawai apartment building fire in London, in addition to reports of terrorism and the plight of those in war torn regions, help to put our own problems into perspective . We spare a thought for those affected as we go about our usual daily routine. Hay Racks The Team at OCS - covered or uncovered HOMEKILLS WAYNE & ANNETTE

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Jungle Book creative colouring Otamatea Repertory Theatre Presents The Jungle Book, Rudyard Kipling’s classic tale of the little boy raised in the jungle by wolves, will come to life on the Otamatea Repertory Theatre stage, Maungaturoto, in August. Director and musical directors A colouring competition is respectively, Peter and Maura being run to create interest Flower, say they are excited to in The Jungle Book. Three be using an adaptation of the age groups - under 12, 12- play that is making its World 18, and adults, with prizes Premiere in Nottingham, in the for each section and they will United Kingdom in July. be displayed in the theatre “We will be only the second foyer during the show season. theatre in the world to stage Download the colouring-in this version of the show,” page from www.ort.org.nz or Maura says. “We had been pick one up from Tony’s Lotto hunting for an adaptation to Shop. Or contact Katrina 021 produce and couldn’t find one 701 079. Be sure to put your we liked. I got in touch with name, age and contact phone BB Cooper after hearing her number on the reverse of your on YouTube and learned there picture, and drop it into Tony’s. was a new adaptation, written The competition closes July 31. by Toby Hulse, with music by The Jungle Book season runs Directed by Peter Flower BB Cooper and she sent me a from August 4 -20. Tickets can perusal script. As it is a lot more be purchased online at ort. Friday 4, 11, 18 Aug @ 7.30pm Tickets at suitable for our audiences, it org.nz or from Tony’s Lotto was quite serendipitous.” Shop. Adults $28, School Saturday 5, 12, 19 Aug @ 2pm www.ort.org.nz or students $12. Sunday 13, 20 Aug @ 2pm Young Paparoa lad Matai Tony’s Lotto Shop Hartles plays the lead role of Special Family Deal for the Adults $28 Students $12 Maungaturoto Mowgli. Although this is his first Saturday only - two adults Family Special 5 Aug see website first major role, he is already and two children for the price for details an accomplished singer and of two adults. Hurry, these are performer having won the bound to be snapped up. This Music by BB Cooper Book and lyrics by Toby Hulse Junior Vocal Champion title last 'Family Deal' is available only By arrangement with ARTFIELD year at Northland's Performing at Tony’s, not online. Arts Festival. Maura Flower Jaz's performing arts workshops

Following last year's dance workshop Jasmine Donald is planning another for the first week of the July school holidays. Over this past year Jasmine acting, which will include has been a Speech and articulation, tongue twisters, Drama Tutor for 'Shine voice/sound with movement, School of Confidence' in fun improvisational scenes, Auckland and has danced and performance persona and choreographed contemporary mime skills. Dance and acting dance and dance theatre come hand in hand and works. "I am very keen to develop a more versatile and share this with the Northland confident performer". community", she says. The performing arts workshops Over three days there will be will be at Maungaturoto Hall dance and movement plus over 5 days during the week of voice and acting skills. "We 10-14 July. Cost is $60 per child will create our own dance for 5 days (or $15 per session). material, learn some cool To register your interest and moves including contemporary for more details please call dance and hip hop. I am adding Jaz 020 40 010 769 or email on an extra performance layer, [email protected] 14 PP www.paparoa.org.nz Paparoa Press

Riverview news Respite care at Maungaturoto Referral for this service is via Respite care is a service your GP who will contact the that provides caregivers and ‘needs assessment team’ at whanau with a temporary rest Whangarei Base Hospital. For while the person in their care any further information please we sell: don’t hesitate to contact us  continues to be looked after in Pointed Electric Fence Battens (09) 4318 696.  1st & 2nd Grade Fence Battens a safe environment.  Retaining Wall Timber If you are the full-time, Two very big 'thank yous'.  Weather Boarding unpaid carer for a loved one, Firstly to Albie Paton who ran  Rough Sawn, Gauged & then respite services may the 'Queen's Birthday Bash' Dressed Timber be available for you. The and also for his organisation  Private Milling Undertaken team at Maungaturoto Rest of the two-day garage sale at Home offers respite care (at The Den which raised funds rest home level) for families for our much needed stage needing a break, or when the one Dementia Unit extension. Open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm 'cared for' is needing a break Funds raised so far are in OpenOpen Monday Monday-Friday-Friday 8am 8am-5pm-5pm from their 'carer'. excess of $6500. Your efforts OpenOpen Monday-FridayMondaySaturdaySaturdaySaturday-Friday 8am 8am8am 8am-5pm8am--noon-noonnoon-5pm Although we are a rest home are very much appreciated. SaturdaySaturday 8am-noon 8am-noon there are no age restrictions And secondly to Marsden 208820882088 Paparoa PaparoaPaparoa Valley ValleyValley Road RoadRoad on who we provide care for. Lodge for their generous 20882088 Paparoa Paparoa ValleyValley RoadRoad The friendly atmosphere in the donation from which we 08000800 234449234449 080008000800 234449234449 234449 rest home acts as a home away purchased a new wound W: www.huband.co.nz from home with staff on duty trolley and two new lounge W:W :Wwww.huband.co.nzwww.huband.co.nzW: :www.huband.co.nzwww.huband.co.nz 24/7 and senior staff and the suites for the rest home. E: [email protected] Nurse Manager always on call. Thank you. MCCT E:E: [email protected]:[email protected]: [email protected] [email protected] Memories With the recent passing of Mrs June Strang, many memories came back to me of some wonderful ladies of Matakohe past. When I arrived in Matakohe as a shy, young married woman CallCallCallCCall usall us forusforus us for any foranyfor any anyany in 1970, I was taken under the wing of Mrs Ailsa Tee, my informationinformation oror neighbour across the road. We didn't have a car, just an old informationinformationinformation or oror 1938 Bedford truck, and she rang me one day (party lines quotesquotes forfor thethe back then!) inviting me to go with her to Matakohe Women's quotesquotes forfor thethe Institute and to meet more of my neighbours. following:quotesfollowing: for the following:following:following: I accompanied her to the next meeting (very nervously I •• EarthworksEarthworks might add) and was soon introduced to some very supportive • and lovely ladies, namely Mrs Ailsa Tee, Mrs Leaf (Nana), Mrs •• •RoadingRoading• EarthworksEarthworksEarthworks • Audrey Murray, Mrs Grace Sheppard, Mrs Pasley, Mrs Elva •• •DrainageDrainage• RoadingRoadingRoading Sheppard (Elva Heath), Mrs Margaret Sterling, Mrs Dorothy • •• •SiteSite• Drainageworks DrainageworksDrainage Quaife, Mrs Anne Lumby, Mrs Gwen Murphy and Mrs June •• • Strang. All these ladies were stalwart members of Institute •LandscapingLandscaping• SiteSiteSite works worksworks Supplies•Supplies and taught me much about living in a rural community; •• LandscapingLandscapingLandscaping always there to help and support, to share their knowledge SuppliesSuppliesSupplies and most importantly their recipes! When my first child was born at Paparoa Hospital on 13th December, these ladies got together, baked numerous tins of baking. When I arrived home on the 24th with the new baby all my Christmas baking was waiting for me, What a lovely and generous surprise. They did the same for New Year. I have such wonderful memories of all these ladies. Mrs June Strang would often babysit for us when there was a football cabaret or a Playcentre fundraising ball, believing that young mums should be able to have a night out now and then. In those years we never referred to our elders by their Christian names as this was very disrespectful, and one only used their name when invited to do so. Mrs Leila Leaf (always known as Nana) was my first visitor after we moved to the farm. She came with her daughter-in-law Christine and brought some (you guessed it) baking! Those times have passed and so too some of these lovely ladies. What an honour to have known them. They made www.battensbybrothers.com such a difference to new district arrivals. Ground Cultivation, Silage and Hay, Fertiliser and Muck Spreading Absolutely awesome! Fencing and Firewood (WINZ) Rosemary Jones Paparoa Press www.paparoa.org.nz PP 15

Table tennis keeps you young! The International Table Tennis Association has 222 national Arty Farties association members, more than any other Olympic sport, and it is Well, here we are again and even though it's cold and wet, believed it will become the most widely followed sport in the world. all our plants and seedlings are thriving and we are supplying Many of us played table elements in life. I love it so silverbeet, bok choy, winter lettuce, feijoas, chokos and tennis, or ping pong much that the night before pumpkin to the food banks. in our youth but may my game I can't stop We have just planted six citrus trees and so, in coming years, not have picked up thinking about it and when we will be able to send citrus fruit out as well. a bat, or paddle for I finally play it’s one of years. The great thing about the best feelings in life!” Sunday garage sale table tennis is you will still Thank you for your donations to this fund raiser every Sunday Paparoa’s arguably best player 10-2pm. We have lovely things to buy at cheap prices. remember how to play, and is also the oldest (80) so the small play area makes it there's no excuse thinking you Plant nursery easier to restart as an adult. are too old to play. We have started a small plant nursery also a fund raiser, also A 94 year old US player Table tennis is on Tuesday open on Sundays along with the garage sale. states “Table tennis is largely evenings 7.30pm at the Thanks to special volunteers responsible for my longevity. Paparoa Sports Pavilion. Come These people in our community deserve mention as they Both the brain and the body along and have some fun. have supported us from the very beginning working quietly are involved - the two essential Contact Pete 431 6822 in the background: Scott and June of ArbourCare for mulch Denise and Bruce Milligan for compost PTA quiz night winners Bryce Buckingham and his family for mowing the lawns. 'In Denial' were Cooking at Paparoa Farmer’s Market the winners at Once a month we cook bacon butties and sausages at the the PTA Quiz Market. The Paparoa Farmer’s Market allows groups who are night. With fund raising to utilise a site and equipment, so come and see a mid-winter us at the Farmer’s Market and meet the other amazing stall Xmas theme it holders. was all fun with some unusual All money raised is put back into the community. Santas keeping From all of us at Arty farties, things under Winners 'In Denial' (from left to right) Glenda Blythen, Thelma Blythen, Cheers! Kay Patterson, Juliet Clark, Debra Hartnell, Lloyd Blythen control.

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Hey, kids . . . Just for you! Suduko - not just for kids Sudoku is a logic puzzle that requires you to find the right place for the numbers 1-9. It gets your brain working and is a lot of fun. If you enjoy doing these puzzles there are lots more for you to find online. In typical Sudoku there is a 9 x 9 grid and the goal is to find the right placement for the numbers 1-9 in each row, column and box. All nine numbers must be used, and none can be repeated. (You could try the easiest 4 x 4 puzzle first - it just uses the numbers 1-4) Easy to start with 1. Choose a row that has some numbers filled in. 2. Each grid will already have some numbers in place, which will help you solve the rest of the puzzle. 3. Focus on one row that already has one or two numbers solved, and figure out what numbers could possibly fit in the empty Easy boxes. Medium g.a.s. Paparoa Proudly Supporting Paparoa Open 7 days OPEN 7 DAYS Mon-Sun 6am - 10pm Monday-Saturday 7am-6pm, Sunday 9am-5pm ■ Petrol, Diesel & Oil ■ AdBlue ■ Fresha Valley milk $3.50 2L ■ 2 litre icecream ■ Great variety of Bait and all fishing requirements ■ Great variety of snacks ■ Pet food - including dog rolls ■ Oysters and Mussels ■ Top ups and prepay ■ Bosch batteries ■ Hardware ■ Firewood

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Creative wearable art deadline Wearable Arts Extravaganza, 'Dreamtime' is actively seeking entries, male and female - Years 6,7,8, High School students, and adults from across the Kaipara region. Dargaville Arts Assoc. is entrants (and audience) with hosting this event for the the potential for all entrants first time, looking to follow regardless of age, to win in the footsteps of Paparoa's some large cash prizes as well successful Wearable Arts as trophies,and the audience Show (WAG). votes for our People's "Dargaville and Ruawai Choice winner. students and adults entered "Anything goes. It's an the Paparoa event and amazing opportunity some of the production to create a piece of crew travelled from wearable art. It's Dargaville so it has always 'Dreamtime' and your been an opportunity for imagination has free the whole of the Kaipara. license in an event like We are hoping for this" says Cheryl. There's continued support from still time to enter - but across the Kaipara" entries close July 17. says co-organiser The stage is set to Cheryl Carmichael. showcase our Kaipara It will be a lot of fun for the talents so don't miss out! The selling of New Zealand's fresh water A response to recent publicity - Otamatea Grey Power Lions donate after robbery Paparoa Lions recently made a $200 donation to the RSA following the robbery of their Anzac Day poppies donation box on the counter at the g.a.s station. A community sausage sizzle added an additional $42.50 to the Lions donation. President Ashley Cullen (left) presented the cheque to Ralph Williams, RSA club President. From our family to yours Winter reflections This is our 7th Northland winter, the first with an actual deck off the house so we no longer need be up to our ankles in clay each time we venture outside. The mud now extends level of coldness reserved for beyond the deck where it can the most hardy, and we are accumulate on the gumboots close enough by the sea to be and up to the inevitable hole not too badly affected by any that you don't realise is there frosts that might settle. 'til you step in a deep puddle Have I any complaints? and spend the next four days No, but I seem to be searching drying the gumboots. for some, as winter is that time The ducks seem to love the of inward reflection about how muddy puddles and do their little I want to leave the house, best to both add to them, how little I feel motivated to and then poop in places do, and how hard it seems to where you might step to avoid leave the warmth of bed in the Paparoa Medical Centre said puddles. The children, mornings. Tuesday & Friday 8.30am-1pm however, seem to be less 09 431 9062 or 09 439 1656 interested in the mud than last My Winter Prayer: year (referring to PP winter May all your mornings be warm, Maungaturoto Medical Centre 2016), which is nice for the your days sunny, and your nights still Mon/Thur/Fri (pm) washing machine at least. May bare trees scratch your face, 09 431 9062 A Paparoa winter makes me puddles soak your socks glad I don't live in a place and may we have gratitude for it all. where it snows, as there is a Jenny 18 PP www.paparoa.org.nz Paparoa Press

KMU SURVEYS LTD Soup Fridays MAUNGATUROTO Our condolences to the family MG Matakohe Boarding Friday Soup Nights of June Strang on her passing. Kennels are not currently are on again! Paparoa June was a Pahi resident, for- operating - contrary to the Community Church Hall, Ken Urquhart merly of Matakohe, and who notice inserted in last month's Hook Rd, starting 6 pm served many years on com- Press. Owners, the Wechs every 2nd & 4th Friday Licensed munity committees including are still hoping to engage nights. The first July night Cadastral Paparoa A&P Show and the someone to lease the kennels being July 14. Everyone is Paparoa Bowling Club. ph 4316 016. very welcome to turn up Surveyor We also acknowlege the and enjoy! There's always Letter received by The Press: a variety of delicious hot passing of Maggie Cui's father To whom it may concern, 09 431 8705 in May. Our condolences go soup and yummy dessert 021 161 2344 to both Maggie and Bill who I am endeavouring to locate to finish off. Mrs Lyn Griffiths from [email protected] cared for both of her parents See you there. at home in recent years. Northland who has researched Janine Sheppard her family history and travelled And also note the passing of to Gallipoli in 2015. Either Mrs Maggie Smith of Whakapirau, Griffiths and/or her family Affordable massage whom many locals knew. may live in your area. There Mums and Bubs Yoga Old Paparoa Hospital 150yrs are references Mrs Griffith's One-on-one yoga and anniversary There have been Badley family connections wellness sessions several responses to the story and in particular Victor Tinsley Yoga at Otamatea HS last month and we would Badley. Victor Badley was the Annual General Meeting One-day rejuvenation still like to hear from you if youngest brother of my great retreats you have any memories and/ grandma, Elizabeth Blanche Paparoa Stay local for Please call or or photos to share. Email Leach known as Blanche. War Memorial email for [email protected] If you know Mrs Griffiths I your wellness more info: Society Inc. anniechapman Hospice Kaipara 25th would love to make contact needs!! @actrix.co.nz anniversary To thank the with her as I have a lot of Paparoa Hall community for their support, Badley / Leach family history. 9th August 2017 Annie Chapman they invite everyone to the Thanking you in anticipation, 7.30 pm ph 027 427 2644 Dargaville Town Hall on 28 July Paul Kench Christchurch, Everyone very welcome between 10am and 4pm for a email: [email protected] L. Rowlands, Secretary bite to eat with music. On behalf of the Sheppard family I would like to share that Rose is recovering very Find out how Kaipara District Council roading works Starbright Wellness well after suffering a burst Massage aneurysm in March. Against Kaipara Roading meetings with the Mayor all odds, she is now in Reiki rehabilitation in readiness to Monday - Wednesday 3,4,5 July 2017 Reflexology come home to Pahi in about We want to talk with you about roading, across the district. a week's time. We are all thankful Rose is still with us We are holding meetings with the Mayor, Greg Gent, Councillors and in great spirits. Thanks and our Infrastructure General Manager, Curt Martin. Fri/Sat for all the prayers and love We want to discuss: - How roading works across Kaipara and Northland; bookings given to her and all of us. The outcome was completely out - The draft roading plan for your area for the next budget Vicky Jennings of our hands. All the glory goes year commencing July 2017; to the one who gives and takes - Feedback you have on the plan and priorities for your area; 021 2484259 lives, Jesus. 144 Franklin Rd, Paparoa - Feedback on the meetings themselves. Elarna Sheppard Please find some time to come to a meeting, talk with us and give us your feedback. Dates and Locations: Tinopai Plasterers Monday 3 July 2-3.30pm Mangawhai Domain, Moir St Monday 3 July 6-7.30pm Kaiwaka Sports Assoc. Gibbons Rd WE GUARANTEE THE HIGHEST QUALITY FINISH Wednesday 4 July 3-4.30pm Ruawai Tokatoka Hall, Wharf Rd Tuesday 4 July 6-7.30pm Maungaturoto Centennial Hall, View St. 35 Years experience in... Wednesday 5 July 11-12.30pm Te Kopuru Centennial Hall, • GIB Stopping Norton St Wednesday 5 July 6-7:30pm Northern Wairoa War Memorial • Fibrous Plastering Hall, Hokianga Rd, Dargaville Unable to make a meeting? Check out our website, for FREE quote, call us now! the newspaper or KDC's Trevor 021 0300 073 Facebook page for updates. Paparoa Press www.paparoa.org.nz PP 19

WHAT’S ON - JUly 2017 HOOK, LINE & Paparoa Press PP CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING The Kauri Museum open 7 days free entry to Otamatea District residents SINKER Exhibitions: 'Tudor Collins', 'Textiles Down Under', 'Matariki School Art' from 26 June Fishing is very Energy transformation Skelton's 50th Birthday celebration 3 July Call in for birthday cake and savings. good at the A healing method that Soup Fridays Paparoa Community Church 2nd/4th Fridays. Janine Sheppard 431 7196 moment, with assists you to make Dargaville Wearable Arts Extravaganza Entries close 17 July (see details pg 17) plenty of good positive change! Paparoa Progressive Soc Inc AGM July 19 Paparoa Hall 7.30pm G Taylor 4317209 sized snapper No need to remain stuck Library holiday programme at Paparoa Library - a Pyjama Party - 3-4pm around, and any longer!!!! Hospice Kaipara 25th Anniversary 28 July Dargaville Hall, food and music 10-4pm some nice gurnard and Jel Davenport 021 165 6226 Paparoa War Memorial Soc. Inc. AGM 9 August 7.30pm at the Hall large kahawai. RegulaR events, Meetings and ORganisatiOns A 9.4kg snapper was Anglican Church St Marks 1st, 2nd & 4th Sundays 10am, Hook Road, Paparoa caught last week, and Deaths Ararua Church 10.30am every Sunday, All welcome ph 431 6622 another about 4kg Ngaire Yee (87yrs), Art Studio, Ruawai Mon 10-12noon ph Frances 439 2554 reasonably close to Pahi. formerly of Skelton Cres, Arty Farties Thur/Fri/Sun at the "Tile Shed'; Garage sale Sundays 10am to 2pm; Remember, you have to Paparoa. Passed away Beginners Patchwork, Mon 7pm, Te Pahi River Dr. For info: ph Anne 431 6229 be on the harbour with a peacefully surrounded Badminton Thursday - teens & adults 7pm, Paparoa Hall ph Pete 4316 822 fishing rod to catch fish! st rd by her family 9th Crafternoons 1 & 3 Wed in month, 10.30-4pm, Tinopai Hall ph Jo 431 7219 Don't forget the legal size Exercise to Music Tue 10.30am Paparoa Hall $5 ph Rose 431 7418 June, at Waiuku. Sadly for snapper is 27cm from missed. (Notice inserted Farmers’ Market Every Saturday 9-noon, Village Green. Contact Ruth 021 433 969 'nose to the v on the tail'. Grey Power Last Wed in month,1pm, Anglican Church Hall, Mgto by her daughter, Alison Kaipara Marching Team Weds 4-5.30pm, Maungaturoto Rose Plunkett 4317418 Happy fishing! Crabb, Tinopai.) Library Mon 1.30-4.30pm, Wed 10am-12noon, Thu 1.30-4.30pm, Fri 9.30am-1pm Now open every Saturday 9.30-12.30pm Line Dancing Thurs 10am-noon Paparoa Hall ph Rose 431 7418 Mainly Music Wed 9.30am Paparoa Comm Church, ph Rebecca 431 7550 Maungaturoto Opportunity Shop Open Mon 10-1pm Wed 10-3pm Fri 10-3pm JULY TIDES - CALCULATED for PAHI-WHAKAPIRAU Music Makers Second Wed, monthly, Pap Sports Pavillion, 7pm. 4316 722 Otamatea Quilters 1st and 3rd Mon month 10am, Paparoa Hall 09 439 2262 DATE LOW HIGH DATE LOW HIGH Outdoor Bowls Maungaturoto Green ph Tony 431 6026 or Brian 431 6884 1st 10.35am 5.03pm 17th 10.35am 5.04pm Pahi Hall available for hire ph Sherryl Corbett 431 7127 2nd 11.31am 6.01pm 18th 11.36am 6.10pm Paparoa Community Church 10.30am every Sunday, 4 Hook Road 431 7106 Paparoa Garden Circle 2nd Wed of month, President Charlee Kerr 431 7557 3rd 12.29pm 6.29am 19th 12.42pm 6.36am Paparoa Hall Functions venue ph Robyn 431 7306 or a/h Loraine 431 7290 4th 1.27pm 7.26am 20th 1.49pm 7.43am Paparoa Lions Dinner Meetings 3rd Mon in month 6.30pm, Sports Pavilion 5th 2.20pm 8.20am 21st 2.52pm 8.47am Paparoa Playcentre Tuesday and Thursday 10am-1pm Visitors Welcome ph Bianca 431 6730 txt 021 782 456 or ph Jane 431 6148 6th 3.09pm 9.09am 22nd 3.50pm 9.48am Paparoa Primary School Term 2 ends July 7, Term 3 starts July 24 7th 3.52pm 9.54am 23rd 4.43pm 10.45am Paparoa Toy Library Wed 10.30-1pm, Paparoa Comm Church, Hilery 431 7330 8th 4.33pm 10.36am 24th 5.32pm 11.37am Paparoa Volunteer Rural Fire Force (VRFF) 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month 6.30pm Depot Rd ph Cohan 431 6668 9th 5.10pm 11.16am 25th 6.19pm 12.26pm Sacred Soul Circle 2nd Sundays, 10am-12 Marohemo hall ph Helen 021 938 024 10th 5.46pm 11.54am 26th 6.47am 1.13pm Selwyn Centre Thurs 10am for over 65's, St Marks, Hook Rd, ph 431 8193 Sports Pavilion Functions Venue Bookings ph Jane Bailey 431 6148 11th 6.22pm 12.31pm 27th 7.33am 1.58pm St Mary’s Catholic Church 10am Wed, 6pm Sat, Maungaturoto 12th 6.46am 1.08pm 28th 8.19am 2.42pm Table Tennis Tues 7.30pm, Sports Pavilion $2 Pete 431 6822 Tennis Winter Play - Fridays 9.30am Sue 431 6224 13th 7.25am 1.47pm 29th 9.04am 3.27pm Ukelele Players Beginners / experts, Thur 4pm Matakohe, ph Dennise 431 7012 14th 8.06am 2.28pm 30th 9.51am 4.15pm Village Flea Market 1st Sunday every month in the village10.30-1.30pm. 15th 8.51am 3.14pm 31st 10.42am 5.10pm Waka Ama Tue & Thu 5pm, Sun 10am, Pahi Domain, ph Grant 027 474 3856 White Rock Gallery Open 7 days 10am-4pm, in Library building 16th 9.40am 4.05pm Yoga - Chair Yoga Pap Sports Pavilion - Tues & Fri 9.30-10.30am Yoga - Anamana Studio $10/session ph Jenny 09 280 9694, 021 114 3370 Community Directory EMERGENCY: FIRE ■ POLICE ■ AMBULANCE dial 111 COAST TO COAST HEALTH CARE NKT RECYCLING Huarau Road 10am - 2pm Mon-Sat....021 08 207 395 Maungaturoto Medical Centre: 8am-5pm Mon-Fri..... 09 431 8576 OTAMATEA COMMUNITY SERVICES Community House. 09 431 9080 Paparoa Clinic: Doctor Tue + Fri 8.30am-12.30pm...... 09 431 7222 PAPAROA LIBRARY Free Membership 09 431 7555 For urgent after hours medical service ()...... 09 423 8086 Mon 1.30-4.30pm, Wed 10am-12noon, Thu 1.30-4.30pm, Fri DISTRICT NURSE Dargaville Hospital ...... 09 439 3330 9.30am-1pm. Open alternate Saturdays 9.30-12.30 (dates above) Healthline - 24 hour service...... 0800 611 116 HOSPICE KAIPARA Dargaville Hospital...... 09 439 3330 PAPAROA PLAYCENTRE ...... [email protected] KAIPARA DISTRICT COUNCIL Helpline ...... 0800 727 059 PAPAROA PLUNKET Cynthia Keay...... 09 431 8187 Mangawhai Office...... 0800 100 388 PLUNKET Helpline ...... 0800 933 922 LINKING HANDS Health Shuttle Service, Maungaturoto.09 431 8969 PAPAROA PRIMARY SCHOOL ...... 09 431 7379 LIONS CLUB PAPAROA Secretary Mark Pilkington ...... 09 431 7369 PARENT PORT Inc. free help for families Linda...... 09 425 9357 MAUNGATUROTO CHIROPRACTIC...... 09 431 8019 PHYSIOTHERAPY Lyndsay Bargh Mon/Wed/Fri from 8am...431 8576 MAUNGATUROTO PHARMACY...... 09 431 8045 PODIATRIST / FOOTCARE Jayne Short ...... 020 4022 6598 MAUNGATUROTO REST HOME ...... 09 431 8696 YOUTH & WHANAU FOCUS South Kaipara, Rose ...... 09 431 7418 20 PP The Back Page Paparoa Press Winter Photo Competition This month's photo entries were all very suitably winter themed! PAINTING This month, Stuart Wymer has won the Pegasus Engraving prize. Be in to win, send in your best Kaipara winter shots by 15 July to Building [email protected] Gib Stopping (Details of the competition are on the back page of last month's Press) Licensed • Alterations Building Practitioner • Maintenance • Interior & Exterior for professional anything considered building services CAN WE FIX IT? YES WE CAN

Patrick Johanson, Fisher St, Pahi 021 154 5679 09 431 6020

ac LIFESTYLE AUTOS R & D M Donald Roger Price Winner: Tinopai winter dawn - Stuart Wymer COMPUTERS Call Ross with your Full computer problems & repairs Mechanical He’ll even build a computer Services to your specifications Warrants of Fitness Ph 09 431 6221 021 150 6213 Paparoa Valley Road next door to g.a.s, Phone 431 6620 email: [email protected]

The Runner up: Misty valley - Sue Clayton Keith the TV Guy Glass Guy Freeview digital TV 16 TV and 9 Radio/Music channels are Broken currently being transmitted. Window Satellite dishes, decoders, cable etc., supplied Repairs and installed.

Phone Colin 09 431 7143 09 431 6595 or 021 239 4251 Runner up: Mist - Deb Clapperton

At the market ... 'Another Turn Wood Products' Ian and Janiece McPherson of Ruawai have recently begun selling their high quality, handcrafted wooden bread/cheese boards and serving platters at Paparoa Farmers' Market. Once a builder, an injury meant a change of career for Ian and for the last eight months he has been turning out end- grain boards, turned bowls, pens and other inlaid items. He uses a variety of timbers – jarrah, purple heart, walnut, maple, kauri, ash and mahogany – to make the elegant, distinctive and beautifully finished products. All boards and platters are finished with food-safe oil, each one is a work of art which is a very practical gift or addition to anyone's kitchen. PP