JUNE 2018
Behind the scenes Who is NKAA & who runs the A&P Show Things you should know about North Kaipara Agricultural Association Inc. (NKAA), the Paparoa A&P Show and The Showgrounds: NKAA Inc Has a committee to run the annual Paparoa A&P Show Has stewardship of an area of land bequeathed by the pioneer families of Paparoa (‘the showgrounds’) The showgrounds have a pavilion which is used by community groups and is available for hire. Pavilion bookings are handled by Jane Bailey Has agreements with several community groups. The showgrounds are: The venue for the annual A & P show An area where local sport can be played and local activities held, such as athletics, dog trials, equestrian activities, rally car stations and rugby An area where, in the future - dog owners might set up an area - or fitness groups set up training sessions, - or possibly a bike pump track. There are a range of other possibilities that would fit in with the current activities. Membership of NKAA Inc is open to: Anyone who uses these facilities Anyone who endorses the concept of Paparoa having a green space Anyone who wishes to help keep this great piece of land in good order Anyone who can help to make the showgrounds a greater asset for the community Anyone who wants to be involved in the continued development and growth of the Paparoa community.
The show involves many and needs you Currently, NKAA Inc. has need of a President, a Treasurer and a goat section co-ordinator. I am confident there are some Paparoa people who have great ideas and the skills to take on one of these roles to help ensure the enjoyment and improvement of this land and the show going forward. We have recently been fortunate to have members take Outdoor competitions in woodchopping, shearing, on roles in the floral and photography sections, as well horsemanship, team roping, cattle and goat breeding as the publicity and trade sites co-ordinators, equestrian provide great entertainment. The huge Indoor section section assistants, and to be Vice President and Secretary features displays of home-made and grown exhibits. and this is great. The show is run by committed and Paparoa Lions are a tremendous help and also run their hot enthusiastic locals, many of whom are also involved in food caravan which raises funds to be redistributed back other community groups and organisations. If you are not into our community. Young Farmers are actively involved currently involved, now is the time to make contact so we in setting up the outdoor facilities. Local Businesses and can find the right place for your skills and enthusiasm to individuals offer support for the show through their be woven into the fabric of the NKAA Inc. and the Paparoa sponsorship. A&P Show. Find your place in this community organisation. Check The show has been a core part of our community for the website paparoashow.org.nz for the membership generations. The Paparoa A&P Show is in its 143rd year form. The annual subscription is just $15. Send your entry and is attended annually by thousands of people. It form to me (details on the website), then come along to connects our whole community and district. Food and a meeting and then have your input. I look forward to drink stalls, trade stalls and side shows entertain and feed hearing from you. young and old. Rosemary Webb, Secretary NKAA Inc [email protected] 2 PP www.paparoa.org.nz Paparoa Press
PP Libby's Councillor Corner Rotary This year, as required by legislation, Kaipara District Council is undertaking what is called a and The Representation Review. What this means is that we Den are in the process of deciding what arrangements will be in place for the next district council elections. Combined The independent Electoral Officer is leading this process. Representation reviews are been received. Currently Auction conducted by councils every there are three wards in Queen's Birthday six years to review the ward Kaipara. The Otamatea ward Weekend boundaries, how councillors includes Mangawhai, Kaiwaka, are elected (wards, at large Maungaturoto, Tinopai and Saturday 2nd June or a mixture), the total much of Paparoa and Maungaturoto number of councillors, how Matakohe. There has been a Centennial Hall many councillors in each large increase in the number ward to fairly represent the of residents in Otamatea over Quality second hand constituents, and whether to the last six years, so some goods. consider community boards. change in ward boundaries All proceeds to the Painter & This is not the time to review will be necessary to keep fair Dementia Centre Project. the voting system, currently representation across the district. Decorator Single Transferable Voting great step forward for KDC and Council welcomes a new CEO (STV). It will stay in place until our wider district. Tradesman's quality at least after the 2019 election later this year. Louise Miller has work guaranteed when it will be reviewed a range of local government As always please be in touch if sometime after that. Maori and other relevant senior I can be of assistance to you as · Interior wards are also not part of management experience, your local Councillor. · Exterior this current representation most recently at Tauranga City Libby Jones, 021 208 0093 · Spray finishes review. Consultation will Council. I believe this will be a [email protected] Roofs occur in August after Council · Waterblasting has agreed on an initial · proposal for consideration, For your free quote taking into account the legal The Kauri Museum's call Mike 021 529 025 requirements and some pre- consultation views which have Photography Awards 2018 Online entries for The Kauri Museum’s Northland Photography Awards will open from 11 June at its website (kau.nz). Last year's inaugural event was so well received, that the competition will be a permanent fixture on the museum’s public programme calendar. Proudly Supporting Paparoa The theme for this year, across all categories is, ‘Kauri Connections’ - an exploration of how these mighty trees influence our way of life. Details of how to enter, the rules OPEN 7 DAYS and entry fees will be on the website. Monday-Saturday 7am-6pm, Sunday 9am-5pm There are three categories, Junior and Senior school student and an Open category. There is no restriction on the manner in which the photographic images may be mounted. Once entries have closed and all images uploaded on the website, online and in-house voting begins for the Tudor Collins People’s Choice Award. There are very good prizes available in all categories. Lisa Tolich
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Action on speed at last zd Progressive Paparoa Inc (PPI) have been discussing Winter the traffic speed problem for some time and working with KDC to seek suitable solutions, and now the Community Northland police have had the matter brought to their attention. Local business owner and the current speed signs. (But dinner PPI member Jillaine Murray we know it is the 'non-average' Paparoa Sports and wrote the letter below to Cr speeds of some drivers that Recreation welcome Libby Jones. It was forwarded cause problems). everyone to the next to Constable Llew Smart, PPI is appreciative of the community dinner to Maungaturoto police who support received from KDC's be held at the Paparoa sent it on to his superior Sgt Community Adviser, Lara Stott. Sports Pavilion on Simon Craig at Bream Bay, and She attends many PPI meetings Saturday 30 June 2018. petethebuilderltd@gmailcom as a result it looks likely that to seek feedback on how KDC This is a great opportunity Paparoa will get more attention can support the community. from the Police Highway Patrol to catch up with other PPI is keen to receive local locals, have a delicious and Traffic Safety Camera Unit. comments and suggestions on Perhaps those locals who flout mid-winter dinner, and this and any other community meet some new people. the speed limits might be in concerns. There are other for a hefty fine. This police 'traffic calming' methods such Doors open 6.30pm for Birt & Currie initiative is a result of bringing as threshold planting to create 7pm dinner. Bring Surveyors Ltd the problem to official notice. the impression of the road your own drinks However, it is to be noted narrowing as one approaches and coins for the raffle. Local Phone that when NZTA surveyed a built up area. These work 09 280-9591 speeds through the village it well in other areas and are Adults $20, was concluded that 'average being considered. Gold card holders $17 , Timely, speeds' were within acceptable Children (up to 16) $10, A change of behaviour is friendly & limits and they are unwilling required by those who or family $50. to support measures such as endanger others by their personal fixed speed cameras, flashing For bookings contact: service excessive speed. Libby Jones 4316 822 speed signs or even shifting Graham Taylor, PPI [email protected] [email protected] or Jane Bailey 4316 148. www.landsurveyors.co.nz How soon before an accident? PO Box 120 Paparoa 0543 I have a business in the Paparoa village directly across the road from the children's playground and public car park. I share shop space with a cafe, we're open on weekends, we're a gathering place for locals and a popular stop-off for people SHOP & BREW passing through. Many of our customers are families; the kids Antiques hang out at the playground and the mum, dad or both, hang out at the cafe. Home Brew Supplies The village is in a 50kmh zone but a majority of vehicles travelling through appear to be doing much higher speeds Great Gift Ideas than that. Offenders range from trucks and commercial Layby Available vehicles, to motorbike riders, to locals of all ages. We have our share of boy-racers and have witnessed them doing Winter hours: speeds we estimate to be in excess of 100kmh. One young Wed-Fri 10am-4pm guy regularly 'wheel-stands' through the village on his dirt Sat 9am-3pm and Sun 10am-2pm bike, at horrendous speed, no helmet, and no care for anyone who might pull-out or step out in front of him. We have seen 1994 Paparoa Valley Rd 4WD vehicles full of young guys overtaking vehicles that are 09 431 6547 already going faster than 50kmph in the short stretch of straight road through the village. Anyone who has spent time at our shop/cafe will have a tale to tell of vehicles doing crazy speeds through the village. Parents are vigilant when their children are at the playground, Books @ Ruawai people are careful crossing the road from the car park to the 5 Freyberg Rd, Ruawai shops, but accidents can still happen. Because we are a busy hub in the village people must often cross the road to access either our shops or the dairy which makes the speeding issue Selling secondhand books and music much more worrying. It horrifies me to think of what could Open: Monday Tuesday ...... 9-12 noon happen with the combination of playground, busy shops and Wednesday Thursday Friday...... 2-4pm high speeds on that stretch of road. Many drivers are going Now open every Saturday...... 10am-1pm too fast, some are going at such dangerous speeds that if the unthinkable happened and a child stepped out, they would Books at Ruawai is now on Facebook. Please like us! have no way of avoiding a nasty accident. Ph 09 439 2044 Do we have to wait for this to happen before we modify how 027 200 5653 we drive through this area? Jillaine Murray or 022 073 9752 4 PP www.paparoa.org.nz Paparoa Press
36th Schools' Speech Night Duffy books, Camp & Speeches The Lions Club of Paparoa and guests were 'blown May was another busy and successful month for us all away' by the quality of speeches presented at their at Paparoa School. 'annual Schools Speech Competition’ on Monday 22 May. Duffy Theatre about predators and pest The best speak- group's perform- control while Gerald Mannion ers from Paparoa, ance of 'Duffy and who oversees the Tangihua Matakohe and the Cloak Bay Bully' was, as Conservation Project, took Maungaturoto always, entertaining as well as the senior children out along Primary School, thought provoking. the trapping Otamatea High We all went to lines. They set and Otamatea camp at Tangihua some tracking Christian School Lions Lodge, a tunnels and delivered excel- fantastic venue, possum traps, lent speeches to the weather and caught a full house. was perfect and two possums overnight. The winners we all had a of the junior Junior winner Anwen Davies with Lion Alistair Banks and terrific time. The In our speech section (years judges Anna Curnow & Penny Smart children had many contest. 5 & 6) were Anwen Davies School). opportunities to Anwen Davies display our school came 1st with (1st Place - Paparoa), Brooke Judges Penny Smart and Anna Tangihua confidence course Healey (2nd Place - Paparoa) values - 'Resilience, her speech Curnow had an extremely Respect, and Responsibility'. 'The History of Whittaker’s & Sarah Millard (3rd difficult time Place - Maungaturoto The confidence course was a Chocolate' and Brooke Healey deciding on the 2nd with 'The Importance of Primary). winners due to chance for everyone to extend Winners of the senior themselves, and indeed, many Manners', while Stevie-Raye the high calibre of Rawaho-Ball placed 3rd. section (years 7 & 8) speeches on the did surprise themselves. were John Hampshire night. Enviroschools facilitator, Anwen and Brooke re- (1st Place - Otamatea Eden Hakaraia, spent a day presented our school at the Christian School), In conclusion, Paparoa Lions with us and there were many Lions’ Speech Competition Piper Culpan (2nd opportunities to experience where they did exceptionally Place - Matakohe) and President Jim Rowlands thanked all the native forest, including two well, with Anwen placing 1st Analiese Allen (3rd Senior winner night walks. Shirley Peterson and Brooke 2nd for Years 5/6. Place - Otamatea High John Hampshire Lawrie Stevens from Kiwi North ran workshops Julie Harper
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Community tree planting day ’ Our first community SKELTONS planting day for 2018 is confirmed for Saturday 23rd June. Get in quick! This will be the third time the we've held one at White Rock Hills Come in property, Marohemo to store and mention with hosts Bryce & Aneta, Peter & Prue. Since it's been a brilliant summer/ this advert for 15% discount on autumn for plant survival, we look forward to another successful planting season this year. any fashion winter clothing! To get to the planting site you need to go down the long Hurry - offer ends driveway at 104 Marohemo Rd. We'll start at about 9am and Saturday 16th June finish with lunch provided. We take biosecurity seriously, and ask you to do your bit too. This means cleaning your boots before you come, and using the footbath or disinfectant spray on your footwear when you arrive. Check out the sale racks Those who have been involved with Otamatea HarbourCare for some great buying in previous years will know we have had variously the support of Te Radar, Paul Henry and Greg Gent. This year the identity of our special guest will remain a surprise (at least for now), so why not come along Gold card holders show your and find out who it is? card for an extra discount People who plant trees are good community-minded people. Make June 23rd your time to be one of those people. Skelton’s Paparoa Drapery For more details, give Mark Vincent a Mon-Fri 8.30am to 5pm Sat 9am to noon call 431 7353 or 021 0829 8037 or visit Ph 431 7306 facebook.com/OtamateaHarbourCare Paparoa Press www.paparoa.org.nz PP 5
Matariki at The Museum Mid June marks the beginning of Matariki (Māori New Year) when the Matariki star cluster, also called the Pleiades or Seven Sisters, rises in the sky. ◦ Limestone & Metal Cartage For many years, The Kauri when a large number of workshop. Two are ◦ Truck & Digger Hire Museum has worked with students will be at the museum, scheduled and will be ◦ Farm Roads ◦ House Sites & ◦ Earthwork & Dams driveways seven primary schools of there will be a presentation of tutored by Whaea Geraldine ◦ Wrapped Silage & Hay the old Otamatea area to making and playing traditional Jenkins. The first is to be ◦ Cultivation produce themed storyboards Māori musical instruments, held over a weekend and ◦ Fencing & Mulching for display. This year’s theme followed by a first look at the the other will be later, a mid- Maize is ‘Ngā Ika o Otamatea’. Each exhibition. The afternoon will week course. Participants Silage participating school has be dedicated to kapa haka will learn the correct planting & been given the name of a performance before students protocols for harvesting harvesting fish, numerous in their area, return to school. Anyone harakeke, preparation of the fibre and then weave their 09 431 7556 to interpret the subject in interested is invited to attend. 021 720 590 any manner they wish. own kete to take home. Our Matariki programme also Bookings are essential. To mark the opening on the includes the opportunity to Enquiries: 09 431 7417 first day of Matariki, 15 June, attend a raranga flax weaving [email protected] Keith the TV Guy Freeview digital TV
20 TV and Museum's Merry May Dance Learn to dance? 9 Radio/Music A large crowd filled Matakohe Hall for The Kauri Museum’s ‘Merry channels are May Day’ Dance. Held every second year as a fundraiser for The Museum's fundraiser currently being transmitted. museum projects, guests once again danced energetically to the dance at Matakohe Hall music of Shane and the Shazam Band. was really enjoyed by Satellite dishes, Once this prizes were many. I have spoken to decoders, cable a few people who would etc., supplied band starts awarded and installed. up, there on the love to learn how to is no point night and dance properly so we can 09 431 7143 in sitting the Friends enjoy such dances more! around, the of the Is there anyone out there or 021 239 4251 music is too Museum that is willing to pass on good. It donated their dance expertise to encourages a large those of us who are much feet into hamper of more amateur? It would immediate action and bodies gorgeous goodies for a raffle. be great! R & D MacDonald rush to the dance floor. This The evening was catered by Thea Simays COMPUTERS was the way it happened the students of Otamatea High that Saturday night, with School’s Hospitality Academy, Birthday Girl Call Ross with your guests enjoying themselves their first ever effort at an Lynne Taylor computer problems & repairs immensely until evening's end. event of this size. All proceeds LisaAnne’s Beauty Retreat He’ll even build a computer As CEO, Lisa Tolich says “Our of the dance will go towards Voucher to your specifications biennial fundraising event has improving our storage facilities Best Dancers one main objective, to bring for the museum’s growing Keith & Janet Stutt our community together to collection. Lisa Tolich Building & Fire Services Ph 09 431 6221 support a cause close to our Voucher hearts - caring for our region's Prizes awarded at the dance: Table Storyboard Competition taonga and collections”. Lucky ticket holder Shared among friends Generous sponsorship ensured Gilbert & Carol de Groot Salt River Nursery Voucher email: [email protected] that a number of very good Paparoa Hotel Dinner voucher Raffle winner- Deb Clapperton 6 PP www.paparoa.org.nz Paparoa Press
Dr Lynne ... on retirement Time to take down my shingle, put away the ironing board and break out the beads and the gumboots. I’ve been in this part of the coming through the windows world for 30 years. Initially I and the sound of chat and 4T-DIGGER – BOBCAT – TIP TRUCK did a locum for Joe Hancock laughter coming from the and one for Guy Wright but waiting room. A lovesick Tui in Property Maintenance – Driveways – Building Sites mostly some days at Dargaville the trees outside. Patients with Stump & Tree Removal – Hole Boring – Chain Trencher and weekends at the Hospital plastic bags picking lemons Calf Shed and Stockyard Cleaning A&E. In ’89 Guy asked me to from the tree next to the path take over Maungaturoto which on their way out. KAIPARA – WHANGAREI – RODNEY became ‘my patch’. Bought a There was something special house there in Whaka road, got about the Paparoa practice Phone Matt: 021 199 6677 to know pretty much everyone that I will truly miss. I felt that Email: [email protected] and made some very good I had ‘left already’ when we friends. But after 10 arduous closed the clinic on March years of solo practice I needed 23 and I really hope that that some balance, some time off, ‘special’ atmosphere returns a few nights of unbroken sleep when the clinic re-opens in the and I really, really needed to new premises. Tinopai Plasterers go home to my little farm and As for me - I won’t be working WE GUARANTEE THE HIGHEST QUALITY FINISH my animals. So I asked to join but I sure as hell ain’t leaving. forces with Wellsford Medical Where else would you find Centre ... And the rest is such camaraderie at the local 35 Years experience in... history! store? Where else could I keep Wellsford took over Paparoa four hulking great barking dogs • GIB Stopping from Siobhan O’Donnell and a bunch of chooks? I will • Fibrous Plastering around the same time as my be around - at the markets back started to fall to pieces. and maybe the gallery and I Sheer happen-stance. As I hope to write a few bits and for FREE quote, call us now! found myself being able to pieces for the Paparoa Press. Trevor 021 0300 073 work less and less I found (My early days as a rookie myself working Paparoa more smallholder would have the and more, until Paparoa farming community in stitches became ‘my patch’. More than I’m sure.) that - it became my 'second But most of all - I will be giving home'. myself and my dogs some I have loved working here 'quality time'. in Pap. I have never worked Farewell and take care, anywhere like it. The sunlight Doctor Lynne SURPRISING FRESH Paparoa Press would like to take this opportunity to thank FLAVOURS INGREDIENTS Dr Lynne Mitchell for her amazing contribution to the community and for her input to The Press, Thank you Lynne and enjoy your retirement. PP • DELICIOUS• Free July weeds workshop NRC's pest plant specialist, Sara Brill will pass on information on how to tackle the worst of Northland’s weeds at two free three-hour workshops at Paparoa Hall Monday 23 July (9-12 and 1-4pm) Learn how to better manage both land and freshwater- based pest plants; either on your own land, or properties Pork!Pork! being managed for others. Each workshop is hands-on - belly delivered in a relaxed and fun way - on the control of many of Northland's pest plants, including wild ginger, eleagnus, woolly nightshade, arum lillies, moth plant, privet and lantana. Also the need to report freshwater weeds like pulled salvinia and water hyacinth. There is a short presentation, with identification tips and information on control options, including chemicals and other methods. This is a great chance for people to plan & RIBS! well ahead and get ready for the busy ‘weed knockdown period’ once the warm spring growth phase starts. Please pre-register: • PAPAROA HOTEL• phone NRC 0800 002 004 ext 162: www.paparoahotel.nz (09) 431 7359 Sara Brill Paparoa Press www.paparoa.org.nz PP 7
Toursmart - Jan & Gary Dallas ... 80 years of the Dallas family in passenger service It all started in 1937 when the Wairere school closed and Edgar Hames, chairman of Paparoa School committee, suggested Gus Dallas put in a price to transport those children to Paparoa School. This started a family business that spanned 81 years. In 1972 Gary took over operation of the school buses and rural delivery runs when his father retired. Gary married the Galapagos rather than just Jan in 1978 Islands in South visiting the sights and after the America; many of a country, grew deregulation of states in North to understand the the transport America, the how and why of that goods and east and west country and what passenger in- coasts. And makes its people 'tick'. May Dallas (Gus's wife) on retirement in 1972 dustries in the then followed Some would say “what a great Gary and Jan at various times. ‘80s, they saw Canada, Italy, job to have” but dealing and However, the camaraderie of the potential Croatia, Turkey, travelling with groups meant shared experiences, be they of organising Jan & Gary Dallas Slovenia, Mon- they were always on call and on good or sometimes not so local group tenegro, Greece, duty, often in different cultural good, created on-going bonds travel. A group of friends Dubai, China, India, Vietnam, environments, bringing its own and friendships with people suggested they'd like to see Cambodia, Singapore, Crete, challenges. All that required which are never forgotten. both The Buddy Holly Show in and in Africa, camping tours an enormous organisational The new owners of Toursmart Auckland and Paul McCartney of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, approach which tested both and Wings in the evening at Zimbabwe are younger and will Western Springs which they and Zanziba, continue the business, duly did and never looked Botswana, albeit with some on- back! Interestingly, Paul Namibia and going help from Jan and McCartney’s 2017 concert South Africa. Gary. was their final show tour 25 Cruises in- Meanwhile, Gary looks years later. cluded the wistfully at the bus shed Soon the business grew from Turkish, Greek - the first time it's had simply taking children to and Croatian no buses in 80 years. school and delivering mail Islands as well Not one. Space for a to taking people to shows as the Inside motorhome perhaps ... and events in Auckland by Passage in- who knows? minibus. They purchased a cluded on Toursmart group photo with Jan & Gary and includes Barry & Verity Baines at Machu Picchu Gary & Jan Dallas new coach in 1998 and began their mainland tour to Alaska. organising and operating The St Lawrence Seaway was tours throughout New cruised from New York to Zealand. Overseas countries Quebec as well as the Yangtze beckoned and in 2005 the River and whilst in Peru, part of first overseas tour to Tasmania the Amazon. was organised. There were That was 26 countries and a 38 passengers that time and visit to all 5 continents. And more trips around Australia all were organised from the followed - the 'Ghan'- Darwin home/office in Paparoa! to Adelaide, the 'Indian Pacific' Gary and Jan always included to Perth across the Nullarbor a cultural and historical and the first of their camping aspect in all of their tours, as tours, from Broome through they deemed this important. the Kimberley. Travelling, they believe, helps The tours expanded over us all to grow and understand the next 20 years to include each other. This won them Peru, Chile, Ecuador and many repeat customers who, 8 PP www.paparoa.org.nz Paparoa Press 5 Q's with Marian Harkness When did you come to live in Mahjong It's exactly two years since paparoa Paparoa? A game of skill and Local goods direct we moved here from Auckland. from the Producer If you've ever played cards farmers market Where did you live before this? and enjoyed the process of I was born in England and started working out what you need work in publishing. On a cruise to do to win, maybe you to South Africa I met my future would like Mah Jong. husband in what was beautiful Rhodesia, and we lived there for 3 Our Paparoa group plays years. When UDI meant a change of the European version, we are learning the technique EVERY SATURDAY government, we returned to the UK. In 1967 a job offer in NZ for my partner meant a quick marriage and play regularly. But we 9am-noon would like to have more at the Village Green and a ship journey to begin our new life. My husband’s veterinary experience was needed to keep NZ free of Foot & Mouth disease. players. You can play with ph Ruth 021 433 969 We lived in Papakura and then Orakei. three or four only and play for yourself, not with a Where did you find work in New Zealand? partner. Because I worked for Cessna in Rhodesia and had my flying licence I was well qualified to work for Cessna in public relations work at We meet twice a month, Ardmore. A year before my husband died in 1991 we bought a usually on a Tuesday, Kevin s Shed glass company. I met my partner Brian seven years later and we currently at 2pm in winter, ' ran another business together. and evenings in the panel beating & repairs Why did you choose to live in Paparoa? summer. I wanted to get out of Auckland, to a smaller friendlier place and It's not serious - we do have Just ask while looking at properties, we saw the house with a view and the odd laugh and enjoy 027 642 4991 swimming pool which we bought. each others' company! 09 431 6444 How are you keeping busy now? I'm a Life Member of the Royal Contact Marian Harkness Akarana Yacht Club and have been working on the history of the Club; this is taking many hours of research and writing. I also like writing articles and short stories, some of which have been published, and one day I hope to complete the novel I've begun. I'm a keen Mah Jong player and play once a month with a group 3245 Paparoa-Oakleigh Rd in Gulf Harbour. I started a small group in Paparoa as I wanted to meet local people and share my enthusiasm of the game. PP
Arty Farties - Community Connect Have you seen our new extensions to our fundraising areas - one giving shelter to the entry of our Sunday garage sale shed and the other protecting our small plant nursery. A big thanks to the Lions. They're amazing builders and amazing human beings as well. And thanks to all who patronise our garage sale. A dollar here and a dollar there all goes towards helping others.
don't be shy to talk to each other. We never seem to have enough hours in the day, but just one minute of your time can change a life and make a difference. Our Sunday chats and cups of tea are a great Have you noticed all the new opportunity to catch- people in the district at the up - sharing our journeys - so moment? It won't be long make some time to drop in and they will seem to have and see us, view our gardens, been here forever. It's easy admire the mosaics, meet our to feel that you belong: join volunteers and check out our everything/meet people/make garage sale. the effort to get involved/and Cheers from Arty Farties Joke of the month: "I garden in the nude because it's a lot cheaper than a scarecrow!" Paparoa Press www.paparoa.org.nz PP 9
Matakohe Bridge work progress The Bridges' realignment project benefited from a relatively more predictable and typical autumn than summer and good progress has been made. WhatWhat's’s onon at your Museum Limestone Events: Matariki from mid-June continues to be 2018MATARIKI Northland - 18 JUNE Photography - 19 JULY 2015 Awards cut from the local Matakohe Exhibitions:‘OTAMATEA’ Primary Schools displaying the use of traditional and quarry for sub- non-traditional materials toMan celebrate of theMany Maori FacesNew Year. grade to realign * Tudor Collins - SH12. Additional FREE Entry* Textiles to the Museum - The Everyday for residents Apron of the Old Otamatea sediment ponds * Anzac display District.- from 21 April to 8 June have been installed as FREE ENTRY to the museum for residents of the old Otamatea District works progress Matakohe East End - works adjacent to 5 Church Road, Matakohe, Northland. p: 09 431 7417 w: www.kaurimuseum.com to control all Matakohe River Bridge No.2 on May 3 water runoff, and are regularly Construction of both bridges audited by Regional Council. will occur throughout winter and into summer. Our thanks For Bridge No.1 (Parerau 7417 or visitto www.kaurimuseum.comall drivers who generally Stream) piling works observe the speed limits are underway now that through site. the limestone western embankment is complete Moving forward, drone footage to the pavement underside. will be shot regularly and Temporary staging installation loaded on NZTA’s Matakohe has commenced at Bridge No.2 Bridges webpage; nzta.govt. (Matakohe River) and when nz/projects/connecting- done, piling will commence. northland/matakohe-bridges. Earthworks either side If you have any queries or of Matakohe River are feedback regarding drone progressing with the western flyovers or other aspects of www.battensbybrothers.com the project, please contact. side abutment/causeway Ground Cultivation, Silage and Hay, Fertiliser and Muck Spreading having been built up to 11m Jenny Scott,Liaison Manager, Fencing and Firewood (WINZ) of the 15m finished height. Fulton Hogan 0800 900 007
'Into The Woods' July show If you enjoy a great story with humour, and clever music, g.a.s. Paparoa then ORT's musical production of ‘Into the Woods’, directed by Peter Flower is a must-see. Open 7 days Sally Taylor and Erin Corble, both of Paparoa, are in the Mon-Sun 6am - 10pm cast. Sally plays Cinderella's stepmother and Erin plays ■ Petrol, Diesel & Oil two roles - the Giant and ■ Fresha Valley milk $3.50 2L Snow White. For Sally this is ■ 2 litre icecream a reprisal of her role in ORT's ■ Great variety of Bait and all 2008 production'. Erin Corble and Sally Taylor fishing requirements Orchestral director, Ray Palmer is excited to be part of delivering the music, as the theatre will be using a 'cutting-edge ■ Great variety of snacks orchestral suite’, the latest in interactive-musical technology. ■ Pet food - including dog rolls This Broadway musical, music and lyrics written by Stephen ■ AdBlue Sondheim (book by James Lappine) was debuted in San Diego ■ Top ups and in 1986, premiered on Broadway in 1987 and won several prepay awards including 'outstanding musical'. Several Brothers Grimm and Charles Perrault fairy tales are inter-twined to ■ Bosch explore the consequences of the characters' wishes and batteries quests in life. Well known characters from ‘Little Red Riding ■ Hardware Hood’, ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’, ‘Rapunzel’ and ‘Cinderella’ ■ Firewood are linked into the story of a childless baker and his wife along with a witch who has placed a curse on them. Opening night is Saturday 14 July; the final show Sunday 29 July. With eight shows in the season and several on during the July school holidays, this is excellent family entertainment. Tickets online at ort.org.nz or at Tony’s Lotto Shop, Maungaturoto (adults $28, school students $15) g.a.s - Lucky & Jagjeet 09 431 6302 Maura Flower 10 PP www.paparoa.org.nz Paparoa Press
On safari with 'The African Touch' .. Zimbabwe, Botswana & Namibia During April, Sally & Graham Taylor went on the 'Namibian wanderer' safari with ‘The African Touch’, a tour company owned and operated by Karoma and Tasha Kimani. Kenyan-born Karoma has toured Africa with travellers for nearly 30 years, while his kiwi wife Tasha has worked with him since 2002, although on this trip Tasha and the three children stayed home in Mangawhai. With the promise of ‘dramatic our shoes washed and the scenery and abundant wildlife’ truck inspected. in the ‘raw and vast beauty of Africa’ and some insights In Botswana, the Chobe into the culture of some National Park did not African people, we were disappoint. Our 6am 4WD not disappointed. It was a game drive to seek elephants, memorable 26 days with 18 lions, hippos, giraffes, kudu, travellers (16 Kiwis and 2 impala and birds. A game Aussies) including 19 nights in cruise on Chobe River in the tents, starting at Victoria Falls afternoon (in unexpected rain) in Zimbabwe, travelling across spied a few crocodiles, hippos the north of Botswana and but rarely without flush loos fellow travellers, we set off and birds and ended with very through much of Namibia. and showers, perhaps with in anticipation of further wet and cold safari campers! Many long days of travel, wifi, a swimming pool and bar adventures in our safari truck At Maun on the Okavango often necessitated early facilities where we could enjoy to Botswana and Namibia. Delta local people poled us morning starts, with picnic a few drinks before dinner! Karoma’s four ‘boys’ (the through tranquil tall reeds and lunches at the At Victoria falls our workers) had us sorted, from flowering waterlillies in side of the road, first three days were setting up the camp kitchen traditional ‘mokora’. Our supermarket spent exploring incl- to provide fantastic buffet scenic flight over the delta – shopping for uding a sunset cruise meals, to helping us with our one of the world’s largest supplies, and to see hippos and individual two- inland waterways - comfort stops to elephants, rafting man tents. Border gave fantasic viewing ‘stretch our legs’ on Zambesi River crossings proved of the vast area with in the middle of rapids, encountering nerve-wracking herds of elephant, nowhere. All this elephants close-up, at times but also giraffe, antelope and made life in the and dining at the humorous - with hippo. PP truck as much an adventure famous Bomas carnivore officials checking ... To be continued as was the itinerary. The restaurant. passports and visas, Sally & Graham on the - find out about campsites were often basic Now, acquainted with our and for biosecurity, Okavango Delta Namibia next month.
Me & Tony - a successful skin story! When Tony Patterson of Matakohe consulted me at Skin Image, this big, bearded man (who looked like a fish out of water in my clinic) said very shyly, “I was just wondering if you could help me with the terrible skin on my legs”. And so began our happy professional relationship. Before I Without di- looked at vulging medical Tony’s legs, history, I can we had a say that yes, long chat, medication, normally diet, lifestyle called, 'a and anything consulta- you put on your tion'. Not skin directly wanting affects it. In to make things intimidat- Tony’s case his medication applying products containing membrane structure of ing for this lovely shy man, I made his skin very thin and emulsifiers (which contribute the natural skin barrier. got Tony to tell me what he topicals prescribed were to the stripping of the skin’s NO emulsifiers, NO thought was wrong with the further stripping any sebum natural oils). I explained preservatives, NO perfumes, skin on his legs, how it came (oil) and disrupting the skin’s how the skin 'works' and my NO petroleum based to be so, and how long it had natural protective barrier, recommendation to help the derivatives (like mineral been like that. making it extremely lipid dry. healing was TWO things only. oils and silicones) and NO Without being complicated, This might sound strange, but - First, wash with water ONLY. colours. Your skin does not Tony just said, “My skin is so , moi- contain any of these so why the first thing Before Second dry it cracks and it just won’t I advised Tony 2 weeks after sturise with a load it with all these things? heal. I’ve been to doctors to do was to product that Needless to say, both Tony about it and they just say it’s stop washing mimics the skin and I could not be more the medication I’m on. It’s with soap - meaning a lipid happy with the results! so uncomfortable I just have or shower- composition that Nina Quan - Beauty and to do something about it”. gel and stop resembles the Skin Health Therapist Paparoa Press www.paparoa.org.nz PP 11
Market always a favourite The Paparoa Farmer’s Market has been in business for over a decade and still draws a crowd. With stallholders from around the district there is always something fresh and tasty or new and interesting to tempt you. We have such a terrific range of artisan goods in Northland and many can be found at the market. There’s organic cheese, fresh bread, and goat’s milk soap galore on Helen’s Good Life stall. has Kauri Coast Seafood Chapel Olive Oil mouth-watering mussels and oysters, not to mention the There’s so many best smoked fish in Northland. clever crafty folk in the Merril Road Preserves caters Kaipara and we love for every taste with award having them at the winning strawberry jam, tangy market. Another Turn Pahi Pickle and Captain Cook’s Merril Road Preserves Wood Products make Carrot Marmalade just a few of the most amazing their range. Carol has the eggs Always a market favourite, kitchen boards, platters and in the basket, free range and we have every kind of plant chopping boards; these will local, while Maggie’s dips and for every kind of garden last a lifetime or two. We also olives are just cracking. whether your veggie patch often have pop-up stalls at our How lucky are we needs a top-up special markets. Raylee's mussel fritters to have Chapel with seedlings If you’re feeling a little peckish Olive Oil right here from Maurice, we always have you covered. Our community stall is free in Paparoa? Their succulents Classic egg and bacon butties, for local fundraising, we can award-winning for that hard home baking and biscuits even supply the BBQ for your extra virgin and to grow spot galore can be found on sausage sizzle and we’re infused oils can from John or Carolyn’s mega stall. Glenn’s always looking for new stalls to turn even the most a beautiful hot dogs are so HUGE you join our happy band so drop us basic cook from bromeliad won’t need to eat again for a a line. 'kitchen nightmare from the lovely week and whips up a Helen Cairns Harold's plants Raylee to Michelin star'. Harold. 'mean as' mussel fritter. [email protected]
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Thanks ... for your Pets in the Valley kind donation Hello there, things are getting soggy underfoot once more - Northland winters are very reliable like that. How often do we see this phrase? Donations are a very big part of our social agency. We cannot begin to express just how grateful Recently I went to Australia for a 4-day equine dentistry we are to those who have been so generous. course. It was amazing - extremely well run with lots of live horses to work on and heaps of equipment to work with - The ways of help are many and The larger funders continue to plus some of the best equine dentists around looking over varied; from the vegetables provide for us to ensure we can our shoulders. and fruit of the community carry on this special service. I was previously pretty excited about doing horse dentistry gardens, to the groceries from All areas of our service are but now I’m more enthusiastic than ever! There is so much church harvest festivals, to the being well utilised - including that can be going on inside a horse's mouth that you will bags of great new items that the mini-bus which has never know about until you look. With the use of digital x-rays we can give to families as gifts a rapidly filling calendar. even more can be discovered and thus treated if necessary. for their children. There are Remember we have people Removing equine teeth is a lot different from doing cats and packages of non-perishables who can help with your budget, dogs - in young horses the molar teeth can have roots up carried into The House in the your WINZ appointments, to 12cm long meaning there is definitely a lot of technique arms of local individuals of and much more. There is a needed to remove them our town and cash donations parenting coach, a Whanau/ without breaking the roots. as well. The kindness and Family Support Worker and We also did some cool generosity is overwhelming! Senior Support. stuff like practising wiring- We thank you most sincerely. Give us a call or come in to the up teeth when treating The help we have been able Community House, Hurndall broken jaws and flushing to pass on to those in need St, Maungaturoto, from 9 to 3, sinuses to treat infections. shows in their gratitude and Monday to Friday. High winds meant I nearly it is wonderful knowing that The Team at OCS missed my flight back a difference has been made. 431 9080 home but thankfully I’m pretty good at zooming around airports and they let me through customs with minutes to spare. Back from Kaipara Hunting & Fishing Club the land of Aus to the land of sog! Our MIXED BAG competition Results were : Janine was held on the second 1st - Dave B (grey, mallard weekend of the season. drake & hen, pukeko, This is a challenge for members shoveler drake, pheasant & to bring as many of the twelve californian quail) = 52 pts. birds on the gameshooters list. 2nd - Tony & Hayden (grey, The member with the most mallard drake & hen, points wins. paradise drake & hen, swan, pukeko, pheasant) = 43 pts. The shoveler and quail were 3rd - Dale (grey, mallard the most difficult to find, with drake & hen, paradise drake only one shoveler and two & hen, pukeko, pheasant) quail brought in to the weigh-in = 38 pts. from the 13 members present. Lucky Draw Prize - Dale. THE NEXT KAIPARA HUNTING & FISHING CLUB EVENT IS: HEAVIEST BIRD WEEKEND - 9th & 10th June Members are to bring in their heaviest mallard drake, heaviest pheasant and longest pheasant tail. Weigh-in is 4-5pm at the club, Cam's Farm, Hames Road. For any enquires about the club call Cam Shanks 431 6229 HOMEKILLS WAYNE & ANNETTE 09 439 2020 Dry Aged Beef Specialists Traditional Manuka wood smoked Bacon & Ham No Retail TOKA TOKA Paparoa Press www.paparoa.org.nz PP 13
Growing garlic White Rock Garlic growing! It's time to plant it on the 'pops-up' 'shortest day; harvest on longest' With enthusiastic members like ours, you Not sure how your crop went last can’t keep a good gallery down! season, but mine was a disaster with Until our usual premises are renovated, you can visit us at our garlic rust preventing the formation of MINI POP-UP GALLERY EVERY SATURDAY 9-3. decent sized bulbs. Even the bought variety was expensive although I don’t actually buy imported garlic because I am a bit concerned at how it's grown. So after some reading up I am going to try the following plan and hope for the best. 1. Plant in a sunny sheltered spot (but not where you grew them last season) and where the soil has had compost, blood and bone and dolomite added. 2. Plant 10cm between bulblets with the pointy end facing upwards and deep enough so the bulb top is about 2.5cm or 1 inch below the soil surface. 3. Mulch it about 5-10cm deep (I haven’t done this before) - chip mulch or mowed leaves are good. 4. Keep free of weeds. If needed water in the morning Right in town, between the out there in the public eye so and preferably keep the leaves dry - not at night. Dairy and the Café - just look we're not forgotten, though 5. Harvest when the leaves go yellow but don’t remove for the familiar orange flags our loyal supporters wouldn't the leaves. Hang in a dry place out of the sunlight and and signs. Up to four different do that anyway. tie clumps together. Store in a dry place until used. artists or crafters will display So spend a pleasant morning Note: you can spray with a dilute solution of ¼ tsp of work each Saturday. Make in our own little village, visit potassium permanganate per litre of water (mix once a sure you visit and see what’s White Rock, the market and fortnight) to protect the leaves from the spores. on offer. other businesses too. Aren’t Personally I have not planted this deep nor added dolomite We are grateful to Robyn we lucky to live in such a or mulched in the past - or sprayed! Good luck! Stella and Doreen Skelton for the wonderful little area! opportunity to keep our name Janice
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Fire Force news and advice AL's Upholstery Paparoa Fire Force has been busy with extended Learner training for our drivers in emergency driving, and Alan Hilton 4x4 driving to help us access areas that are more Driver difficult to reach. It's really important with the new members from the local mentoring inclement weather to ensure community and especially if In conjunction with that you've have cleared you are available during the Roadsafe Northland trees away from close to your day. If you are interested in and Te Roroa Learning, Automotive house and that you've had joining, we train on the first Maungaturoto Rotary, Furniture your chimney swept and fire and third Mondays of the with the help of sponsors Covers checked to ensure it is safe. month at 18.30 at the Depot has bought a small Seats Also remember your heater Road fire station. automatic car for use over 30yrs experience safety - never leave washing Feel free to come along and in the driver mentoring 021 0709101 unattended near an open find out what we are about programme which has just 100 Petley Rd, Paparoa flame. It is also critical that you or give our Fire Chief Cohan been launched. We aim have a clearly visible number at Yorke a call and have a chat to support people in the your gate. This helps us to find 431 6668. community who already you quickly should you need have their learner’s us or any other emergency The AGM for Paparoa licence and basic driving LIFESTYLE AUTOS Community Response services. skills but need to progress Roger Price Incorporated is on July 16th, to their restricted licence. Three new members have 7pm at the Paparoa Hotel. joined us recently they have Anyone who would like to completed training to allow Keep safe out there, use this service needs to Full them to crew the fire truck. Amanda Brown - get in touch with Te Roroa Mechanical We are always looking for Secretary Paparoa VRFF to register (0800 555 Services 635). Each student is then Warrants assigned a driver mentor (there are five on hand) of Fitness Matakohe's Acting Principal who will provide up to 12 Matakohe School Board has appointed Athol Cartwright as one-hour lessons. Paparoa Valley Road next door to g.a.s, Acting Principal until a permanent appointment is made. When students seem "I have received a very warm welcome with an excellent competent, a Rotarian Phone 431 6620 powhiri and am now being looked after by a great who is a former driver hardworking staff and terrific, friendly children. The school testing officer is available has very good facilities and is able to cater for a wide variety to take the student of learning needs. It sits on a wonderful site that will enable out and go through plenty of exciting environmental development in the future. I the finer points. With The am already enjoying working with a positive forward looking this programme we Glass Guy board and can only see exciting possibilities in the future". hope to improve the Athol Cartwright pass rate for learner drivers to help them with more employment Broken opportunities. Rotary projects & news Window Otamatea High School students on the Duke of We are fortunate with Edinburgh scheme are now involved with Rotary on improving sponsorship and you will, the pathways in Nikau Grove reserve in Whaka Road and in the in the near future, see our Repairs near future will be helping to up-grade the Country Club walkway. little red car adorned with sponsors’ names. Community work is a necessary each student was presented Eileen Parsons. Phone Colin part of the DOE award scheme with two take home books in 09 431 6595 and it's great to have these the hope they'll be encouraged young people involved. to read more. We're very fortunate to have We've had a number of very these scenic areas within interesting speakers at our Maungaturoto township. meetings, two of whom COLOUR Rotary's calf litter compost is an originated from Paparoa area. excellent clay soil conditioner Dr Tracey Wedge, Curator at which improves soil drainage. The Kauri museum spoke on & CUTZ This fundraiser, initiated by the qualifying as a conservator and Ladies & Mens Cuts late Terry Hanna, is available in of what her job involves while Colours & Highlights 20kg bags at local markets and Scott Freeman, dairy farm Perms at Maungaturoto Four Square consultant, gave an insight Weddings (please contact a Rotarian for on farming Saanan goats at Gift Vouchers a bulk load.) Morrinsville. Salon 431 7255 Two Rotarians visited Tinopai If you have read this and are Gaye 021 115 8056 school for the Duffy books interested in learning more Still loving my new premises one year on! promotion. Children’s author about Rotary you can access June Pitman's story-telling had our website
From our family to yours Katrina wows at May concert One of the singers featured at the special Mother's Day 'May Donald the Depressed Duck Masquerade" concert at Otamatea Repertory Theatre was Katrina As our neighbours already know, we have too many ducks. Poyner who is making a name for herself as a Kaipara songbird!. After ten went to live with my mother in the Waikato, we still Hailing from Paparoa, Katrina (15) have somewhere around 21! Too many ducks! is studying classical singing with They love to circle the house other ducks didn't see him as tutor Maura Flower for her Trinity on full moon around 4am, good breeding stock, we let Grade 8 exam. Last year she passed quacking at top volume and nature run its course. Grade 7 'With Distinction'. In April, generally threatening the And soon after, he was dead. as special guest soloist she joined inhabitants of our house. I He just sat at the edge of the an impressive line-up of classical have warned them it's duck pond and gave up. Whether operatic singers at the annual shooting season, mind you... it was a rat or a hawk - as we 'Classics at the Cove' event. We called one of the ducks saw both nearby - I don't even The May Masquerade afternoon - 'Donald'. Deformed at birth, think Donald put up a fight. honouring mothers - also featured a 021we watched 7727 how the others 66 It's easy to overlay a human number of other young rising stars, seemed to know he was story on this, giving him a including Jacob Lord of Paparoa different and started to leave name and personality, but he who made his first solo singing him behind. Whether Donald was a duck that wasn't meant appearance, as Pinocchio! High tea was served to the enthusiastic himself knew he021 was different, 7727 to be. Nature 66 ran its course, audience and an entertaining quiz, featuring questions about and excluded himself first, I fast and swift. He became mothers, provided much amusement. Maura Flower cannot say. But very soon, he someone else's meal and so wandered around alone, not the cycle of life turns a page even cleaning himself. Within - the expectation of a million a few days, he was a mess. ducklings come spring! Letters from The Old Post Office His whole demeanor was Before this happens, we will depressed and it seemed he intervene - all the boy ducks Don’t give me stew was giving up on life. are looking for new homes. Listening to the gentle murmur of civilised It's a human condition to want (Btw, if you want some free discussion emanating from the shed I have realised to rescue such a sad thing, ducks, just flick The Press an that the men in the shed can be divided into two camps. but we didn't. As they hadn't email [email protected] Those who stick to their beliefs and those who don’t. Those been hand raised and his and they will put you in touch who are open to new tastes and those who are tied to the deformities meant that the with us.) Jenny tried and, apparently, true (blue too, no doubt!). Of course, there is much to be said for those who know their own minds. Those that do stick to their principles no matter what persuasions may be offered. Those who have gathered their evidence, evaluated it and found it good. And then there are those who have made up their minds and refuse to allow any new or differing information. This may 021 7727 66 show strength of character and a long life of experience, or in my prejudiced mind, sheer stubborn ruddy mindedness. House Construction, Alterations, Renovations or General repairs Needless to say, it is into the second camp that the man in the shed stands firm. And, also needless to say, it is the woman in the house who has undertaken to shake the very foundations 021 7727 66 of his staunchly held views. I refer of course to his views on the ancient art of cuisine. House Construction, Alterations, Renovations or General repairsViews birthed from the cradle and tainted forever more by House Construction, Alterations, his youthful experiences. To be fair, who doesn’t recoil with horror when recalling meals of white rubberised stomach Renovations or General Repairs lining served with a dollop of glutinous sauce (tripe), a tasteless mess of brown mice feet (old mince) or, horror of horrors, a glass bowl of floating blobs (lambs brains) or watery stews and green silver beet cooked to a primeval slime? However, life changes as do one's tastes. And in my crusade to broaden the man in the shed's culinary experience I no longer accept cries of “I don’t like stew” but serve stufato (Italian for stew), moans of “Eeugh, goat” are ignored and I simply marinate tender goat cutlets and masquerade them as lamb. Refusals of venison are now simply not heard and the game is served with crushed juniper berries. Consequently, the man in the shed has become rather wary of asserting his likes and dislikes and instead has taken to poking his meals in a tentative and hesitant manner. His feeling is very much in line with Terry Pratchett’s ”The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it.” Deb Paparoa Press www.paparoa.org.nz PP 17
Kōrero Māori - Writing your pepeha Last month, we talked (I korero tātou) about some of the natural environment (te taiao) in preparation for writing our own pepeha (an introduction). The most important things in your pepeha are your connections to the past, to your ancestors and to the environment. The structure can vary a bit and if things don’t apply you don’t need Licenced include them, and you can include other things that are more relevant: Building Practitioner The mountain(s) that dominate The mountain range is Santa Catalina - your landscape For new builds, Ko Santa Catalina he pae maunga The river, lake or sea that The river is the Colorado - Ko te Colorado te awa alterations and roofing dominate your landscape The Tohono O’odham are the indigenous people - Other parts of the natural Ko Tohono O’odham te tangata iwaiwa landscape important to your Tucson is the city - Ko Tucson te taone community My ancestors are from America - Where your ancestors are from No Amerika okū tūpuna mātua The name of your marae or your My family names are Morse and Guthrie - community Ko Morse rāua ko Guthrie ōku hapū Your tribe or family names I live in Paparoa - Kei Paparoa e noho ana Where you live My name is Valerie Morse - Ko Valerie Morse ahau Who you are
Want to know more about local history and learning Māori? Adult evening classes are held at Otamatea High School on Tuesdays at 5:30pm. Please contact local kaiako (teachers) Thomaseena Paul [email protected] or Reno Skipper [email protected] for further information and enrollment details. Kōrero Māori – It’s fun – give it a go! Valerie Morse
Riverview news Early in May we celebrated this HOOK, LINE & year's second 100th birthday at the SINKER resthome. We wished Jeanne Bell a very happy 100th birthday. She There are had a wonderful day including a ADVERTISEMENTplenty of PROOF SHEET celebratory lunch with family. kahawai about at the To keep the funding pot A representative may call in moment and enough Starbright Wellness boiling the Maungaturoto the next month or so and snapper to make it worth Massage Community Charitable Trust we would love everybody going out, but don't has established a Dementia to contribute be it large or expect to find gurnard. Reiki Unit fundraising group headed small, money, goods, services, The fish seem to be by Albie Paton, supported Reflexology or animals.R The e Trust hasg takingio anythingn for bait,a l News by Trustees Graham Slatter an account with Silver Fern although squid seems to and Jamie Ewen, and other Farms, also Greenlea. We be staying on the hook enthusiastic community- are confident the people of better than pilchard. minded people. Maungaturoto and districts Fri/Sat This group is still in its will give what they can afford; If you're cold - an bookings extra jumper makes a formative stage, but at the all contributions will be greatly Vicky Jennings time of writing one very received and will ensure difference! substantial sum of money Maungaturoto will have yet Happy fishing 021 2484259 has been promised as well as another community facility to 144 Franklin Rd, Paparoa some cattle and sheep. Some be proud of. offers have come from outside We look forward to community the immediate Maungaturoto support at our fundraising area, namely Mangawhai and auction on Queen's Birthday Kaiwaka. This is a great start as weekend. canvassing is in early stages. Paula Mooney CABINS | TENTS | CARAVANS | MOTORHOMES Linking Hands AGM 17 Pahi Rd, RD1, Paparoa, Northland. Ph: 09 431 6515 Email: [email protected] It's time to put Linking Hands’ Board together for the next year. We need your inspired contribution at our AGM on 26th June at 7pm in the Anglican Church Hall, Maungaturoto. Come and meet like-minded people. If you would like to put your name forward to serve on the Board please call 431 8969 now. Set in a quiet rural area, within easy walking distance to picturesque Linking Hands is looking for new premises to rent in Maungaturoto. village with shopping facilities, a general store & post o ce, service It has to be centrally located and have off-street parking space station, restaurant, friendly country pub, takeaways, café, gallery, for three vehicles. Also about 50 square meters of office space. bush walks. Only 6kms to the Matakohe Museum. www.paparoamotorcamp.co.nz Please let us know if you can help. Andre van den Berg MEMBER 18 PP www.paparoa.org.nz Paparoa Press
Sheppard Electrical Don't forget the Queen's List your business for free on Pins of Paparoa is the Ltd Birthday Weekend Auction the paparoa.org.nz website. acupuncture practice now - held by Rotary and The Den Newcomers and locals need to at the Skin Image rooms in electrical installation this Saturday June 2 at the know how to find you. If you Paparoa on Wednesdays and maintenance Maungaturoto Hall. have any difficulty, email paul@ and Fridays. "It's been a slow Our condolences to friends sme-sitedesign.co.nz transition to full-time Paparoa Bill Sheppard and family of Brian Stutt of Trailered lights for hire. (as seems to be the case with Electrician Pahi Road, Paparoa and also Paparoa Sports and Recreation a few of the folk we meet here) to those of Eric Pearce also of Association have two trailered but myself, my wife Aroha and Pahi Road (see tribute below). lights with self contained 18 months-old son Avian, are 021 975 618 daily congratulating ourselves Raylee our local florist is generators available to any or community group or business on the decision we made to a/h 09 431 7196 overseas at The Chelsea desert Auckland and offically Flower Show! She returns on who may need night-time lighting. Ideal for evening sports move. I’m looking forward to June 7 when you will again engaging with the community find her at her new ever-so- or other outdoor evening events they are fully registered, and offering the best of all bloomin' shop premises next possible services as your local Paparoa Print Shop to the Paparoa Dairy. maintained and ready for use. Please contact Jane Bailey acupuncturist". The Matakohe Cycle/ 431 6148 for Paparoa Sports Nga mihi, At Skelton's Walkway group will meet and Recreation Association Osaka Silenzio 021 229 3993 Paparoa Drapery again 4pm, June 21st, at the Matakohe Hall to discuss 431 7306 progress. If you are interested in this project please contact: Alex at [email protected] Racquet Sports or Stella at stella.clyde@ table tennis gmail.com or turn up at our Tuesday evenings in the Paparoa Sports Pavilion at next meeting. 7.30pm. It would be great to see some new or returning Running out of firewood? players. $2 per person. Contact Pete 431 6822 See Robyn for Support Lions fundraising. Call paparoa badminton Stephen Findlay 431 6148 to Thursday evenings at Paparoa Hall 7pm. This is for high school all your printing needs arrange for a load. aged students and adults. $2 students, $3 adults. Some rackets available, all levels. Contact Pete 431 6822 tennis Although Tuesday afternoons and evening tennis has stopped for winter, Friday morning continues at 9.30am weather YOUR TYRE permitting. Contact Sue 431 6224 Tribute: Eric Pearce Our condolences go to Sue Pearce and her family on SPECIALIST the recent passing of their beloved husband and father. Relative newcomers to Paparoa, Sue and Eric quickly became part of the Pahi and Paparoa community. Eric Providing 6059 years of service was a man of the sea with a love of all that it offered and quickly became involved in blowcarting at Glinks Gully together with a in the heart of Kaipara. group of other locals. The ‘Three Musketeers’ could also be seen quite often sailing their remote-controlled yachts at Pahi ("Last of the Summer Wine") much to the interest of locals and visitors at • Tyres • Brakes • Wheel the motor camp. Eric will be sorely missed by his mates in the Balancing area and further afield. May peace be with you Eric, • WOF • Suspension Stu & Janice • Servicing • Alignment • Batteries Tribute: Suzanne Lappin-Cripps Suzanne Cripps, conductor of the Ecumenical Choir. Garnetts Tyre Service Suzanne's trained soprano voice of clear and pleasing quality was a blessing to all who heard. As 2 Gorge Rd, Maungaturoto conductor her ability to interpret music and draw it 09 431 8255 from the choir was remarkable and satisfying. We are very saddened by our loss but grateful for the experience of her gifting and personality. Her strong faith in her Saviour, Jesus Christ, stood her in good stead as she battled her illness and now she is free to sing. Indeed she said "I just love to sing". Thank you Suzanne, we are richer for having known you. Ailsa Cullen, Maungaturoto Paparoa Press www.paparoa.org.nz PP 19
WHAT’S ON - june 2018 NEEDHAM Paparoa Press PP PUMP SERVICES CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING The Kauri Museum open 7 days, free entry to Otamatea District residents Events : Matariki - school displays and weaving workshops (see pg 5) As of 30th June 2018, Acupunture now Exhibitions : 'Tudor Collins - Man of Many Faces'; Needham Pump Services Textiles - 'The Everyday Apron' and Anzac Display - 21 April-8 June will no longer be operating available Community Dinner 30 June 6.30pm Sports Pav. Libby 431 6822, Jane 431 6148 as I am retiring. Wednesday and Friday at Regular Events, Meetings and Organisations Skin Image Clinic. I would like to thank all my For appointments phone Anglican Church St Marks 1st, 2nd & 4th Sundays 10am, Hook Road, Paparoa clients who have supported Ararua Church 10.30am every Sunday, All welcome ph 431 6622 me over the years and I wish O Silenzio 021 229 3993 Art Studio, Ruawai Wed 10-12noon ph Frances 439 2554 you all well in the future. Arty Farties Thur/Fri/Sun at the "Tile Shed'; Garage sale Sundays 10am to 2pm; Beginners Patchwork, Mon 7pm, Te Pahi River Dr. For info: ph Anne 431 6229 Kind regards, Ross Needham Native trees for sale Badminton Thurs 7pm, Paparoa Hall, $2 students/$3 adults ph Pete 4316 822 09 431 8235 Pohutukawas $5 to $7.50 Crafternoons 1st & 3rd Wed in month, 10.30-4pm, Tinopai Hall ph Jo 431 7219 027 669 4464 Karakas $5 to $7.50 Exercise to Music Tue 10.30am Paparoa Hall $5 ph Rose 431 7418 32 Whaka Street, Maungaturoto Nikau Palms $5 to $10 Farmers’ Market Every Saturday 9-noon, Village Green. Contact Ruth 021 433 969 Phone Diane 09 431 6221 Grey Power Last Wed in month,1pm, Anglican Church Hall, Mgto Kaipara Marching Team Weds 4-5.30pm, M'gto, ph Rose Plunkett 431 7418 Storage Available Library Closed pending completion of building renovations by Medical Society Fresh flower bouquets Available - one day's notice. In Paparoa: Secure 20 foot re-opening date to be advised. Containers - contact Brian Line Dancing Thurs 10am-noon Paparoa Hall ph Rose 431 7418 Little Kiwis Move'n'Groove Fri 10-10.45, Sports Pavilion, ph Diane 021 292 4105 Raylee Over 021 256 5893 Plunkett 09 4317 418. Mainly Music Wed 9.30am Paparoa Comm Church, Carolyn Poyner 4316008 [email protected] 7 June. Paparoa County Depot Trust Maungaturoto Opportunity Shop Open Mon 10-1pm Wed 10-3pm Fri 10-3pm Music Makers Second Wed, monthly, Pap Sports Pavillion, 7pm. 4316 722 Otamatea Quilters 1st and 3rd Mon month 10am, Paparoa Hall 09 439 2262 Outdoor Bowls Maungaturoto Green ph Tony 431 6026 or Brian 431 6884 Pahi Hall available for hire ph Sherryl Corbett 431 7127 JUNE TIDES - CALCULATED for PAHI-WHAKAPIRAU Paparoa Community Church 10.30am every Sunday, 4 Hook Road 431 7106 DATE LOW HIGH DATE LOW HIGH Paparoa Garden Circle 2nd Wed of month Marg Bailey secretary. 09 280 9897 1st 6.27am 12.46pm 17th 7.24am 1.49pm Paparoa Hall Functions venue ph Robyn 431 7306 or a/h Loraine 431 7290 Paparoa Lions Dinner Meetings 3rd Mon in month 6.30pm, Sports Pavilion 2nd 7.05am 1.35pm 18th 8.18am 2.45pm Paparoa Playcentre Tuesday and Thursday 10am-1pm Visitors Welcome 3rd 7.45am 2.06pm 19th 9.14am 3.42pm ph Bianca 431 6730 txt 021 782 456 or ph Jane 431 6148 [email protected] Paparoa Primary School Term 2 April 30 - July 6 4th 8.28am 2.51pm 20th 10.13am 4.41pm Paparoa Toy Library Wed 10.30-1pm, Paparoa Comm Church, Hilery 431 7330 5th 9.15am 3.40pm 21st 11.13am 5.44pm 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month Paparoa Volunteer Rural Fire Force (VRFF) 6th 10.07am 4.33pm 22nd 12.14pm 6.48pm 6.30pm Depot Rd ph Cohan 431 6668 Plunket Ready Steady Wriggle Playgroup Mondays 10am-12 Paparoa Sports 7th 11.02am 5.31pm 23rd 1.14pm 7.16am PavillionTina Ball 021 033 5128 8th 11.58am 6.30pm 24th 2.10pm 8.12am Sacred Soul Circle Helen 021 938 024 for information Selwyn Centre Thurs 10am for over 65's, St Marks, Hook Rd, ph 431 8193 9th 12.54pm 6.52am 25th 3.01pm 9.03am Sports Pavilion Functions Venue Bookings ph Jane Bailey 431 6148 10th 1.49pm 7.46am 26th 3.46pm 9.49am St Mary’s Catholic Church 10am Wed, 6pm Sat, Maungaturoto 11th 2.41pm 8.38am 27th 4.28pm 10.31am Table Tennis Tues 7.30pm, Sports Pavilion $2 Pete 431 6822 Tennis In winter recess (Fri 9.30am if dry) ph Sue 431 6224 or Pete 431 6822 12th 3.32pm 9.28am 28th 5.07pm 11.11am Village Flea Market 1st Sunday every month in the village 9am-12pm. 13th 4.22pm 10.19am 29th 5.44pm 11.49am Waka Ama Tue & Thu 5pm, Sun 10am, Pahi Domain, ph Grant 027 474 3856 White Rock Gallery Closed pending completion of renovations by Medical Society 14th 5.12pm 11.10am 30th 6.07pm 12.27pm re-opening date to be advised when known. 15th 6.02pm 12.03pm Yoga: with Jenny: Chair yoga Tues & Friday, 9.30-10.30, Paparoa Sports Pavilion With Annie: Monday: 6-7.15pm Mgto Centennial Hall: Ph Annie 027 427 2644 16th 6.52pm 12.55pm please update us with your details: [email protected] PP Community Directory EMERGENCY: FIRE ■ POLICE ■ AMBULANCE dial 111
COAST TO COAST HEALTH CARE OTAMATEA COMMUNITY SERVICES Community House. 09 431 9080 Maungaturoto Medical Centre: 8am-5pm Mon-Fri..... 09 431 8576 PAPAROA LIBRARY Free Membership 09 431 7555 Paparoa Clinic: closed temporarily - for building alterations Closed pending completion of building renovations For urgent after hours medical service (Wellsford)...... 09 423 8086 - re-opening date to be advised as soon as known DISTRICT NURSE Dargaville Hospital ...... 09 439 3330 PAPAROA PLAYCENTRE ...... [email protected] Healthline - 24 hour service...... 0800 611 116 PAPAROA PLUNKET Clinic 4317340 Cynthia Keay...... 0276753488 HOSPICE KAIPARA Dargaville Hospital...... 09 439 3330 PLUNKET Helpline ...... 0800 933 922 KAIPARA DISTRICT COUNCIL Helpline ...... 0800 727 059 Mangawhai Office...... 0800 100 388 PAPAROA PRIMARY SCHOOL ...... 09 431 7379 LINKING HANDS Health Shuttle Service, Maungaturoto.09 431 8969 PROGRESSIVE PAPAROA INC (PPI) ...... Graham Taylor... 09 431 7209 LIONS CLUB PAPAROA Secretary Mark Pilkington ...... 09 431 7369 PARENT PORT Inc. free help for families Linda...... 09 425 9357 MAUNGATUROTO PHARMACY ...... 09 431 8045 PHYSIOTHERAPY Lyndsay Bargh Mon/Wed/Fri from 8am...431 8576 MAUNGATUROTO REST HOME ...... 09 431 8696 PODIATRIST / FOOTCARE Jayne Short ...... 020 4022 6598 NKT RECYCLING Huarau Road 10am - 2pm Mon-Sat....021 08 207 395 YOUTH & WHANAU FOCUS South Kaipara, Rose ...... 09 431 7418 20 PP The Back Page Paparoa Press
Press Photo Competition - our final month of the competition 'INTERESTING BUILDINGS IN THE KAIPARA' This month's winner is Jed Town with his photo of the Gordon Coates Memorial Church. He said "I love the solid brick structure and the beautiful background surroundings in The Kauri Museum area. Runner-up is Jocelyn Hughes with her photo of the popular Ratana Church - "I like the glint of blue on the front clear window which shines through from the blue glass window on the right", she said. . Our Judge's comments: "This month, my choice is for the Gordon Coates Memorial Church. The image has a lovely saturation of colour and the centralised composition creates an imposing effect for the building. Runner-up is the image of the Ruawai church which has "a nice moodiness created through the photo- This month's winner: grapher's choice of Runner-up Gordon Coates Memorial Church exposure!" The Ratana Church between Matakohe and Ruawai - Jed Town - Jocelyn Hughes Pegasus Engraving has sponsored each month's prize - which is the winner's choice of image on a 5x7 chromalux board or an engraving etched onto a white mug. The Grand Prizewinner, selected from all entries submitted over the three months, will receive a beautiful 16x20” (approx 41x51cm) ready-to-hang high quality canvas print from Harvey Norman, Whangarei, of the winning image (or any image of choice) value $99. Second prize will be a beautiful 7x5” (18x13cm) photo frame from Skelton's Drapery, Paparoa. We are indebted to these companies for their generosity, and encourage our readers to consider using their services whenever possible! We will announce the overall winners next month and print some of the other May entries received but not printed here. Many thanks to all who have contributed to make an Pahi Hall - Joy Bonham interesting competition. PP
Batley Sheds - Tony Dodge Batley House - Tony Dodge Old Settlers' Cottage - Stuart Brown