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AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2018 Bi Monthly Community Newsletter covering Piopio, Aria & Mahoenui Districts AD - RIDE AGAINST countries population have. strengthen your mind. Blair likens this DEPRESSION Having been medically discharged from to the satisfaction and sense of R the New Zealand Army-Royal New accomplishment when mastering a new Spreading this message, a former New Zealand Infantry Regiment, 4 years ago trick, and he believes this transfer to Zealand Soldier and Veteran from our with PTSD and severe depression, he life’s experiences. community, Blair Benefield has almost lost his purpose in life just like a lot of Blair recalls reading John Kirwan’s book, completed his adventure with the people suffering from mental illness do. All Blacks don’t Cry and these few intent to raise awareness for youth After sourcing many treatments, anti- words dispel many myths around mental health and suicide prevention mental health illness. “Depression services and community support doesn't discriminate. It has no services. prejudice. You can be young or old, rich At the start of February 2018, he began or poor, unemployed or in charge of a riding the entire length of New Zealand company, black or white, male or on his skateboard which he designed female - it doesn't matter. It’s not an and constructed, covering roughly indication of weakness, it’s an illness 3000km starting at the base of Stewart and it can strike anyone.” Island then travelling up the South and New Zealand ranks second worst in the North Islands to finish at the top in developed world for suicide in those Cape Reinga. aged 25 and under. It is the worst in the This Ride Against Depression (RAD) is world for suicide in those aged 15 to 19. an adventure to raise funds and to The suicide rates have remained largely date the Give a Little Fund has raised in depressants, counselling, group therapy unchanged for two decades. With such excess of $11,000. Blair believes, “Our he became anti-social, uncontactable, horrific statistics at hand, Blair hopes youth are most vulnerable as they begin reclusive and eventually suicidal. that his efforts can open the way for to find themselves and their place, as “When the thought of my life ending more discussions and get local they learn about life, about love and was no longer terrifying but relieving I communities talking amongst each happiness but also the darker side of understood how it felt to lose the will other. life traumatic experiences, loss and to live. I like many others have lost If you are worried about your own or things no child or human should learn loved ones to suicide and I used to think someone else's mental health, the best about, like abuse and neglect”. suicide was the most selfish and place to get help is your GP or local Highlighting these dark secrets, Blair is cowardly thing anyone could do. But mental health provider. well aware of the major issue in New when you find yourself in that position; Zealand surrounding mental health and when you’re in the deepest darkest FACEBOOK: RAD-Ride Against suicide, and he notes this event is not states of depression, you tell yourself Depression just about keeping awareness but about your loved ones would be better off • LIFELINE: 0800 543 354(available inspiration, positive motivation and without you, that you’re a burden, a 24/7) action for youth. Recalling on his own failure, unlovable. These thoughts and • SUICIDE CRISIS HELPLINE: 0508 828 encounters, he too has been inspired feelings run through your mind over 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7) and motivated by countless kiwis and over and the mind being so • YOUTHLINE: 0800 376 633 stepping outside their comfort zone and powerful you really start believe it. I • NEED TO TALK? Free call or text 1737 overcoming great challenges. knew if I didn't find a purpose I would (available 24/7) With the evolution in communication not survive’. Expressing this through • KIDSLINE: 0800 543 754 (available technology and the ability to connect, social media and now in the public eye, 24/7) communicate, share knowledge and Blair has been empowered to overcome • WHATSUP: 0800 942 8787 (1pm to positive messages, he hopes his this and to support others. 11pm) adventure can also inspire others who Just like all physical activities and • DEPRESSION HELPLINE: 0800 111 757 might be struggling with a mental sports, skateboarding can also teach illness as he and literally half of our you the power of perseverance and WWW.GIVEALITTLE.CO.NZ/FUNDRAISER/RIDE-AGAINST-DEPRESSION-RAD WWW.PIOPIO.NET.NZ PIOPIO HALL HOUSIE An enthusiastic All equipment group meet to play is now to be Housie. booked and paid for through 1.00m each the Waitomo District Council. Thursday Aria Primary presents at the Senior Bond $500.00 A hilarious musical adventure! Citizens’ Rooms th Full Day hire 8am-8am Thursday 16 August $200.00 You are welcome Rental per hour (max 4 Aria Hall to join us for fun, 11am & 7pm hours) $35.00 Audio Equipment - Hire laughter and Fee $65.00 per day serious involvement .Crockery hire: in trying to be the COMPUTER SKILLS winner!! Having trouble ... We Table $10 per table Come and have can help with internet Chairs $2 per chair some fun, along Wine flutes/glasses 50c with an exchange banking, emails, social per glass of news and views. media etc. Tumblers 50c per glass Place settings $2 per To get better use from SENIOR setting includes (dinner, your computer, Tablets, side and dessert plate, CITIZENS I Pads, Phones. mug, cutlery) We have a meeting on WAITOMO DISTRICT Senior Net rooms 51A the first Tuesday of COUNCIL King Street West, Te Kuiti every month at 10 am. ALL SAINTS CHURCH PH: 07 878 0800 Dave Walton Following this, a cuppa Co-operating Parish of Piopio, 022 1935 711 TE KUITI GOLF and DVD or a guest Aria and Mokau. speaker is planned. Main Road, Piopio CROQUET Worship service 10am Wed 10am / Sat 10am All senior citizens are every Sunday Piopio Police Heather and Brian most welcome to attend. Reverend Jekheli Singh 07 8770490 Richardson 07 8778486 Crime stoppers 8788026 MAINLY MUSIC We have had some 0800555111 Thursdays @ 10am interesting ideas for Within our district We live in a great visits once the weather several defibrillators All Saints Church community so let’s stop improves so if you are are on hand in the these few who are Moa Street , Piopio Music and movement for chil- interested, please make event of an taking from us. dren 0-5yrs and their emergency. caregivers. contact with us. [email protected] Wendy Weinberg Piopio Township: Owls Nest Allison 877 8840 www.crimestoppers-nz.org 8778686 and Piopio College. In the surrounding districts: FOR HIRE Mahoenui - Proffits woolshed, Meeting Rooms Aria Cosmopolitan Club, and available at Piopio College Waitanguru Hall also have these (07) 8778173 on hand. A free App is available on google Playstore to locate machines throughout New Zealand. Page 2 UKUHIA IONS CALL FOR DONATIONS they have had success with selling DOMAIN cars, tractors and furniture on R L As the Lions Club continue to Piopio Community behalf for a commission. Antique proactively raise funds for our Sports and collectable items are also community, it is now time our Incorporated found amongst other treasures. If district supports them to refurbish would like to thank you have working order and good the well loved hot food van which many local expertise and condition appliances please is in need of replacement. supporters of the overall job. contact the committee. new water system The local A stock drive is currently in at the domain. volunteers that progress as the committee Piopio Charitable gave their time, request donations of livestock Trust for their Thank you! or monies to contribute generous The new water towards the upgrade. If you contribution to system is hopefully wish to support this the Lions the project. going to minimise Club would be grateful of any Piopio's NZ the water wastage offers. Farmsource and we were With Spring just around the staff for their encountering, as corner and the promise of quality pipe and the existing system more daylight and sunshine, obliging help. simply wasn't able the committee welcome any Hynds Te Kuiti for to cope with used goods for resale at the their generous inadequate size/ annual Paddy’s Market on donation of other quality and Saturday 13th October. products to the placement of the Traditionally the committee project. pipes. An seek any items large or small Robinson's Water additional 4 stock in which they can auction to Services for their troughs were also raise funds. In recent years placed. KATE CARTER TRUMPING UP AT CLAIMS TIME weeks. And it was! We’ve been with Neil since 2007 Why do we deal with Neil? Because when our accountant saw our life he is easy to deal with and for insurance premiums were taking off. someone who does not understand Neil reviewed everything and made this insurance stuff Neil puts things our premiums comfortable to work in a lingo Maureen and I can with. He also became part of our understand. And then at claims time team. Now when we need him he’s Neil (and his staff) dealt with the only a phone call away. insurance company for us. They In 2010 I went to get a funny looking started asking me about the were willing to help to get claims skin sore on my right ear checked operation I had had on my ear.