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No.9

29 September 2025

See the KAIWAKA BUGLE in colour online at www.kaiwaka.co.nz at any time.

KAIWAKA WAR

MEMORIAL HALL

We are excited to share some bright

news -the panels on the roof of the

Kaiwaka War Memorial Hall are

now

harvesting

solar

energy,

significantly cutting down on our

power bill!

This amazing initiative is made

possible thanks to the generosity of

Eric Jansseune of EWA-TEC Ltd. A

Belgian-born solar engineer and long

-time Kaiwaka resident of over 20

years, Eric has been a pioneer in

solar energy—well before it became

popular.

Eric has installed numerous solar hot

water systems throughout Kaiwaka,

Northland, and across New Zealand,

helping many households find the

right system for their needs.

Over the years, Eric has:
 Run solar workshops from his

own solar-powered home in Kaiwaka
 Hosted several solar info days at

the Kaiwaka Hall
 Helped educate our community on

sustainable energy options

And now, he’s gone a step further.

After reading a recent update in the

Kaiwaka Bugle, Eric offered to

supply and install a full solar power

system on the Hall’s roof -

completely free of charge. His only

motivation? Giving back to the

community that he has called home

for two decades.

This generous gift is expected to

save the Hall approximately $2,000

per year in electricity costs, with any

excess power sold back to the grid.

What a lasting contribution to our

shared community space!

We are deeply grateful to Eric

for his kindness, skill, and

community spirit. His support

ensures the Hall continues to

serve the people of Kaiwaka for

years to come.

Thinking about solar? We

highly recommend having a chat

with Eric. As a qualified solar

engineer, he’ll make sure you

get the right system tailored to

your home and needs.

A BIG THANK YOU TO ERIC

FROM ALL OF US AT THE

KAIWAKA WAR MEMORIAL

HALL!

~ Ad Clarijs, Chairman

Photos;

Top -The new solar panels on

the Kaiwaka War Memorial Hall

Mid - Eric Jansseune leading a

solar workshop in Kaiwaka.

Bottom - Eric’s fully solar

powered home in Kaiwaka

HARVESTING SOLAR ENERGY

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ABOUT TOWN



Kaiwaka Bugle Team welcomes Elizabeth on board! Elizabeth is still learning

the editor’s ropes!



Breast Cancer Fundraiser this coming month.



Te Whai Community Trust timetables - see page

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Kaiwaka Movies - every second Friday - see Facebook.



School starts back on the 6th October



The Thursday (Leabourn) bus from

Kaiwaka to Whangarei is still available -

leaves outside the Kaiwaka War Memorial Hall at 9am and returns at 4.50pm -

$11 return.



Kaiwaka Market at the St John Hall - fortnightly 9am-2pm. Stall spots cost

$10, message their Facebook page to book

see the noticeboard by Four Square

for the next date.

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Bugle

can

seen

colour

www.kaiwaka.co.nz

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All enquiries for editorial or printing the Bugle

welcome! ~ Lindsey and Elzabeth, Eds

“A

ctions of men are the best interpreters of their

thoughts.“ ¬John Locke, philosopher (29 Aug 1632-1704)

KAIWAKA BUGLE NO. 9

29 SEPTEMBER 2025

CONTENTS:

Page 3: Public Notices, Classified

Page 5: Weather; Sustainable Kaipara;

Page 7: Otamatea High School;

Page 9: Rotary;

Page 11: Kaiwaka Sports Assn

Page 13: Local History, Hakaru Pony

Club

Page 15: Bling a Bra, OTC

Page 17: Kaiwaka Library

Page 19: Keep fit

Bugle 10 will appear 27 October

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or information can be made by

Email: kaiwakabugle@kaiwaka.co.nz

Ph: 021666513 Elizabeth

Txt: 021666513

Copy may be left at Kaiwaka Four

Square.

Kaiwaka Bugle

Founded May 1978

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events, etc, as well as ads and suggestions.

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Square, Kaiwaka Postal Centre, Caltex

Service Station, Best Pets Eutopia Café, ,

Kaiwaka St John shop., La Nonna

Also outlets in Maungaturoto,

Mangawhai and Paparoa.

Can be viewed online at

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The Kaiwaka Bugle is a community

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the Kaiwaka Media Group Inc.

Articles, etc. printed are not necessarily

the opinion of the Bugle Team.

Proverbs 29:18

A nation without God’s
guidance is a nation without
order. Happy is the man who
keeps God’s law.
GNB

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KAIWAKA BUGLE

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PUBLIC NOTICES

CLASSIFIED

AED LOCATIONS

EMERGENCY DEFIBRILLATOR

Kaiwaka Four Square Kaiwaka Sports Assn
Kaiwaka St John Store

Kaiwaka Fire Station

Kaiwaka St. John Hall Te Pounga Marae
Takahoa Bay

Oneriri Station

IN AN EMERGENCY DIAL 111

Download the AED iOS locations app

(from App Store, Android app in the
Google Play store) to your mobile phone.

HAKARU COMMUNITY HALL AGM

7th October at 7pm at 740 Settlement Road

New Hall committee members are needed so please

support your local hall,

All welcome

Alzheimer's Society Northland Inc

ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT GROUP

Meet 2nd Wednesday of each month

11am - 12pm Mangawhai Golf Club

Phone 0800 004 001

‘Club Manouche Gypsy Party" with Craig Denham.

Thursday 2nd October at 7pm $20 entry. Absurdistan

Hall contact 021 237 76678
ALADDIN’S OP SHOP: Saturdays only 9am-10m;

SH 16 Paparoa, just north of Showgrounds. Proceeds to

community garden & Foodbank. Ph: 02108138910

OTAMATEA ST JOHN AREA

COMMITTEE

TRASH AND TREASURE

Centennial Hall, View Street, Maungaturoto

From Monday 29th September to Friday 3rd October

9am to 5pm – Monday, Tuesday and Thursday;

Wednesday will be open until 8pm;

Last year, some of the proceeds from this were used to

provide Scholarships for tertiary

education and we hope to do the same again this year.

We are hoping to provide blood pressure checks when we

have personnel available. ~ Eileen Parsons, Secretary

St Paul’s Kaiwaka

invites all pets and

their owners to a Pet’s

Blessing Service On

Sunday 12

October

11.00am

celebrate St Francis

of Assisi Day. If

unable to bring your

animal buddy Bring

along a photo.

All Welcome !

CLUB MANOUCHE CONCERT

Club Manouche is a Club for some of the best Gypsy

swing, jazz and world music musicians in the country. This

Northland tour sees the most stellar 5 piece lineup yet. It’s

featuring Craig Denham on accordion ,one of our regular

performers in Absurdistan Hall.
They will play an intoxicating live set of Gypsy swing

classics mixed with an eclectic selection of odd sorts. The

odd reggae tune, a touch of Latin, maybe even a subverted

pop song and bit of Balkan spice.
Best to bring your bohemian spirit and soft dancing shoes.

No outdoor shoes in our beautiful hall.
Thursday October 2 at 7pm. $20 entry. Contact at

Absurdistan Hall on 02123776678

KAIWAKA WAR MEMORIAL HALL

KAIWAKA LIBRARY

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

14th October at 5pm

New Hall committee members are needed

Support your local hall. All welcome

KAIWAKA CAN INC.

Meeting Wednesday, 15th October

Archie Bull Hall 5.30 pm

All welcome

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HAKARU & DISTRICTS
MEMORIAL RSA (INC)

Members & guests are invited to

come along and enjoy our

hospitality.

Current Opening Hours:

Tuesday 1600 - 1800

Wednesday 1700 - 2100

Thursday 1700 - 2100

Friday 1700 - 2100

Saturday and Sunday Closed

Secretary Treasurer: Bill Warren

Secretary@rsahakaru.co.nz

Or phone Bill on 02102545955

KAIWAKA

WEATHER

AUGUST RAINFALL REPORT

2025

Hi Everyone,

I hope everybody’s Jonquils and

daffodils have survived the strong

winds of August. The Brynderwyn

Waterfall has been quite spectacular,

even splashing out onto the highway at

times. The Taiwanese Cherry trees are

now flowering nicely. Anyway – on to

the rain report. We had 174.5ml of rain

for the month of August at our place,

over 19 days.

Derek recorded 131ml over 20 days in

the Hakaru Valley.

The highest amount of rainfall at our

place for August was in 2010 with a

recording of 227.5ml over 21 days.

The least recorded for August was in

2011 with a recording of 34.5ml over 4

days.

Take care, Karen

Sustainable Kaipara

Growing Through the Seasons

Sat 4 Oct, 2–4pm

Ways with Weeds

Sat 18 Oct, 2–4pm

Dargaville compost Workshop

Sat 11th OCT |10 - 12. Followed by

shared

kai

D a r g a v i l l e

c o m m u n i t y

g a r d e n

C i r c u s

K u m a r a n i 1 5 O n s l o w S t r e e t

Repair Cafe Day at the Mangawhai

Shed - 11th October 9am-12

SPRING GARDEN

Spring generally heralds crazy weather

and that has certainly happened here –

one day heavy drops of almost tropical

rain followed by gorgeous sunshine

and sometimes all in one day. Still, we

need to get our garden veggies in place

especially when we have a look at pric-

es in the supermarkets.
Now is about right time as the soil

warms up for cucumbers, chillies and

capsicums. Hopefully you got your

new potatoes for Christmas into the

ground earlier in the month, but there’s

still time for more.
Don’t forget to get your favourite ferti-

liser onto your plants to give them a

boost and kick start the season. I’m

lucky to have worms that give me lots

of goodies to put around my plants and

fruit trees.

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OTAMATEA HIGH SCHOOL

KAIWAKA

FOOD MART

and POST CENTRE

FOOD MART

(GROCERIES)

7:30am to 8.30pm ~ 7 days

POST CENTRE

TRADING HOURS

MONDAY to FRIDAY 8am to 5pm

SATURDAY 8am to 12pm

CLOSED ON SUNDAY and on

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

IF ANY QUERIES PLEASE CALL

STORE MANAGER

on 09 4312431 or

EMAIL: kaiwakafoodmart@gmail.com

1919a State Highway1, Kaiwaka 0542

KAIPARA DISTRICT COUNCIL

All 32 candidate profiles for the local election are

now live on the Kaipara District Council website.

Learn more about the candidates running for Mayor,

Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Ward, Wairoa Ward, or

Otamatea Ward.

The webpages include candidate information such as:

Name; Affiliation; Personal profile statement and a Photo

Everyone is encouraged to get involved and VOTE!.

.You can drop your voting papers at the Four Square in

Kaiwaka if you run out of time to post. Also for the first

time there will be mobile voting units available. To find out

where and when go to https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/news/

post/891-Mobile-voting-unit-a-first-for-Kaipara

RUGBY U16 TOURNAMENT

Northland Rugby hosted the Northern Region's

rugby U16 tournament at Pohe Island and Fraser

Park in Whangarei. Congratulations to the

following students Trinity Ulisala, Jakob Buxton,

Leyton

Greig

and

Erich

Encampo.

Huge

congratulations to the Northland U16 girls who

took out the girls comp.

SENIOR PRIZEGIVING on Friday, October 31st

LONG

SKIRTS

AND

LAVALAVA ARE NOW

AVAILABLE: Long skirts

and Lavalavas are now an

option for students to wear as

part of their school uniform.

They can be purchased directly from Bethells

uniform shop in Whangarei in store as well as online.

Providing a new warm option for students. Any

student can purchase a long skirt and lavalava

however there are limited sizes available at this stage.

Long skirts can also be purchased from Skelton's

drapery in Paparoa.

THE SUSTAINABLE

WEARABLE ARTS

SHOW IS ON!

Anyone can enter. Come

along on the 9th October in

the Otamatea High School

hall starting at 6.30pm.

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INTERACT CLUB

Our Interact Club will

have their first outing

during the first week of

Term 3. They have

decided that they would

like to have more

interaction with the people in the

Maungaturoto Rest Home. The plan is

to get involved in activities with the

residents. Many of them do not have a

great deal to do with young people and

this will be a great time for interaction

which will be beneficial for both

groups. This group hopes to have at

least three more sessions before the

end of Term.
SUPPORT OF KAIWAKA CAN

Our Club, at the initiative of Merv

Huxford, has found a way to support

Kaiwaka Can who are in the process of

obtaining resource consent to place a

pontoon at a tributary of the harbour

near McClean park. This will enable

kayakers and the like to more easily

access the water, regardless of tide.
DARGAVILLE ROTARY

Tim and I were fortunate to join the

members at the Dargaville Rotary club

on the occasion of their changeover.

As was the case last year, we were

entertained by a group from Dargaville

Little Theatre who have just finished a

season in “Out of Mind”. This amateur

group has won a place in an

international

theatre

festival

Monaco in August. While the story

was very serious, the presentation and

the harmony was fantastic. We wish

them all the best next month.

PAPAROA MARKET

President Tim has a stall on most

Saturdays at the Paparoa Market. From

his property (Puketitri) in Hawkes Bay

he has been able to harvest slabs from

previously felled redwoods that had

been left as undesirable. Not only is

Tim cutting this into slabs which he

will use to construct a house on his

property, but he is also using the

timber to create coffee table tops and

the like. Check out Tim’s stall as you

will see that the grain in this timber is

quite unique. Eric and his wife are also

supporting this, Eric with toys made

from timber, and Jill with beautifully

covered cushions. He has also had

some children’s wheelbarrows made

by Eric for sale.More items will be

added to the stall as they become

available. If you want to know more

about Rotary take the time to have a

chat to Tim.
NORTHLAND COMMUNITY

FOUNDATION

We were also fortunate to have Jane

Stearns and Richie Guy come to talk to

us about the Northland Community

Foundation. Not only does this group

provide grants to people in Northland

once a year, but it also provides an

avenue for investment.
We have hosted a “Meet the

Candidates” evening at the Country

Club, where attendees were given a

chance to ask questions of the

individuals who will be representing

our area. You will still have time to

vote in the Local Body elections, so

please exercise your right.

~ Eileen

Traditional Values

High Standards

Low Ratios

Affordable

Year 1 to 13 Excellence

Individualized Learning

Private schooling in your

community

98 Hurndall St Maungaturoto

09 431 8487

otamateachristianschool@gmail.com

www.otamateachristianschool

MAUNGATUROTO & DISTRICTS ROTARY

EXCHANGE STUDENT

We were fortunate to greet our new

Exchange student from Belgium,

Alina Servaye. Alina will be staying

with Jaime and her family.

Last week Alina did a presentation for

us. During her talk she covered not

only information about herself and her

family but also covered many aspects

of Belgian life.

In November Alina will join other

inbound students for a week long trip

around the South Island after which

she will visit Norfolk Island for De-

cember and January. On her return to

New Zealand, Alina will be hosted by

a Dargaville family for the remainder

of her stay.

Our Club is also supporting another

student who is going to Argentina

next January. Penny is fundraising by

cleaning windows, so if you see

“Shimmer and Shine” in your area,

and want your windows cleaned,

please get in touch with Penny

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KAIWAKA SPORTS ASSN NEWS

FOR INFORMATION:
KSA Bookings contact: Sophie,

021025 48044

ksa4bookings@mail.com

KSA email: ksa.sec3@gmail.com

KSA President: Alicia Reynolds

ksa.pres23@gmail.com

WEBSITE:

www.kaiwakasport.co.nz/

FACEBOOK PAGE:

Kaiwaka Sports Complex

KSA Venue Hire:

Need a place for a meeting,

workshop or some other event either

a one off or on a regular basis. We

have a large lounge area as well as a

kitchen for hire.

Contact: ksa4bookings@mail.com

or text 021 025 48044

KAIWAKA SPORTS ASSN.

CLUB CONTACT DETAILS

Check FACEBOOK pages



ATHLETICS

Eileen Parsons 021 142 0357
E: b.parsons@xtra.co.nz


BADMINTON

Mel Williams 0274114817
E: carranzoo@xtra.co.nz


BASKETBALL

Cyrena Brunton, secretary
E: basketball.kaipara @gmail.com
Blake Worsfold 021 148 9743
E: blake@ruraldesign.co.nz


FITNESS CENTRE

Siobhan Henderson 027 979 1203
E: siobhancole87@gmail.com



GYMNASTICS

Ph: 02102757614


HOCKEY

Tina Holst 021 293 5974
E: tina.holst@otamatea.school.nz


KAIWAKA PRIMARY SCHOOL

Sharlene McCormick 09 4312309
E: principal@kaiwaka.school.nz


MARTIAL ARTS

Craig Bennetts 021 152 4466
E: otamatea.kempo@farmside.co.nz


NETBALL- Primary School

Chi Whitehead
E: kaiwakanetball@gmail.com


PT. CURTIS CRUISING CLUB

Carol Welsford-Mills 021 638 012
E: pointcurtiscc@outlook.com


RUGBY-Senior

Beven Thomas 021 342 345
E:otamateahawksrugby@gmail.com
RUGBY - IMB & CKW
Jody Walker 021 211 8022
E:centralkaipara@gmail.com


RUGBY – JMB

Jody Walker 021 211 8022
E:easternkaiwaka@gmail.com


RUGBY - Women

Bron Hames 027 4258046
E: bronhames@gmail.com


SQUASH:

Heath Worsfold 021 431 320
E: heath@ruraldesign.co.nz
Bruce Leslie 021 12608015
E: leswa212@gmail.com


SQUASH - Juniors

Lana Thompson
kaiwakasquash@gmail.com


TENNIS:

Linda Cowbourne 021 266 8571
kaiwakatennis@gmail.com

PLEASE SEND UPDATES,
REPORTS, PHOTOS, ADVERTS to

kaiwakabugle @kaiwaka.co.nz

FROM THE LATEST KSA

MEETING:

17th September

A note from President Lish:

The Jordan Kemp photo has been

returned, also a photo of Toa

Henderson and a badge has been

displayed on the wall.

We had a working/ cleaning bee on

Saturday 13th September where we

cleaned everywhere we could A good

job, well done. This was one of the only

working / cleaning bees the KSA has

called for a very long time. Please if we

ask for help - only for a couple of hours

– you are needed. We are all here for

each other and the community.

CLUB REPORTS

CKW: Field much dryer this year

which was good. Under 14 and 18’s got

into semifinals. 8 players made

Northland, Taniwha – the sub union

won a game this has never happened

before we came 3rd.

We have over 100 boys and girls under

12-18. We have funding from KDC to

travel to Whangarei we use Community

House van 12 person $60 per day which

is fantastic.

Eastern JMB: Prizegiving was a good

night, we have about 60 players making

4 teams, it’s good to see local men

taking up the coaching and running

things.

Netball Junior: We have doubled in

size we now have 4 teams, 25 were new

to netball this season it’s a good way to

have new families join in with

community events also good to see the

girls growing in confidence, we play in

Wellsford. After our uniforms were

stolen we had to do a lot of fundraising

to get new ones which look great.

Badminton: Calling for more/new

members. Club meets on a Tuesday

evening

Tag: Jody and Harmon Walker are

going to do a Tag module starting

October for 8 weeks, they will be

affiliated. Called Central Kaipara

Tag.

Bunnings Funding: Chi Whitehead

applied to Bunnings for $30,000 and

won it. fantastic she will be doing up

the public toilet, and other work in the

main building she showed us plans etc,

all the trades will be doing it for free,

more to come. Paint green to replace

yellow. Use Eastern colours as that is

our roots we don’t want to lose as we

still have the JMB wearing blue, maybe

paint the tank.

Donation: Kaiwaka Four Square

donate $200 each month - we thank

them for that.

NEW BOOKING PERSON: Sophie

Merwood on 021 025 48044 or

ksa.bookings@gmail .com

NEXT MEETING: 7pm, 12th

NOVEMBER

See the sports Clubs FACEBOOK

pages for their latest messages

CENTRAL KAIPARA TAG



Keen to play tag this season at a

NZTFI affiliated module?



We're running Wednesday night

games at the Kaiwaka Sports Complex -

open to all skill levels



Wednesdays, 15th October to 10th

December from 5.30pm

Grab your mates, bring some energy

and come have a run!

To be eligible to play in any NZTFI

competition (Nationals/Oceania) you

must be registered in a NZTFI affiliated

module.

See Facebook page for the correct

registration links for the following

Grades

U10 Grade - (Born in 2016, 2017)

U13 Grade - (Born in 2013, 2014,

2015)

U16 Grade - (Born in 2010, 2011,

2012)

Senior Social Grade: If you are

interested in putting in a team, please

your

interest

centralkaiparatag@gmail.com

If you have a couple of mates, you

really want to play with, please email

centralkaiparatag@gmail.com

with

your requests.

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Hydraulics

Engineering Ltd

Kaiwaka

Sales - Service - Parts -

Hire - Manufacture

Service Contractors &

Industrial Equipment:

Rams, Pumps, Valves

Logsplitter Hire,

Manufacturer, Sales

Dennis Linton

Lot 2 / 161 Ranganui Road, RD2,

Kaiwaka, 0573, New Zealand

Mobile: 0274 381 700

Email: hydraulicsengineering@xtra.co.nz

Website:

www.hydraulicsengineeringco.nz

Hot Diggity Dog

DOG GROOMING

KAIWAKA

Call now for a

Professional Dog Groomer

at affordable prices.

www.doggroomingkaiwaka.co.nz

Call Pam or text

0273335380

for bookings

WATER TANKS:

Aqua & Baileys

Brands

DRAINAGE &

SEPTICS:

Land Drainage

Urban Rural

Drainage

Water Pipelines

Culverts

Septic Systems

(RX Plastics &

Biorock)

SITEWORKS:

Retaining Walls

Piling

Driveways

Carparks

Landscaping Supplies:

Waikato Screen Topsoil

Bark

Woodchip

Mill Bark

Post Peelings

Compost

Crushed Shell

Topsoil

Limestone Chip

Daltons Garden Mix

Aggregate

Gap: 20,40.65

Riverstone

Sand

Belt Dust

40/20 Drainage Metal

Builders Mix

Cement

Timber/Fencing Supplies:

Rails, Posts

Stays, Strainers

Fence Battens

Palings

Stakes

Fencing Wire

Farm Gates & hardware

Drainage:

PVC Fittings

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OUR LOCAL HISTORY

Kauri gum … gum digging saw the first turning of the soil. Hakaru, especially,

was an area rich with kauri gum. Yet R.T.V. Linnell, ‘Purupuru’, remembers

being able to recover enough gum in the clearing of his last 100 acres, 1930’s,

to pay for the fuel to put it all in grass.

The Silch brothers, gum diggers, outside their

temporary 'home’ in Hakaru. The port for the gum

was at the point, near where the Mangawhai Tavern is

today, and where the hotel was built in the late 1850s.

Large exports of kauri gum, logs and timber were

regularly shipped through the port. This photo shows

them digging for gum at the Swamp Bridge in Hakaru.

Gum digging was hard work, and it was difficult to

make enough money. Diggers lived in rough huts.

They worked six days a week, and spent their

evenings cleaning the gum. From 1850 to 1900, kauri

gum was Auckland’s main export

The kauri gum industry continued

into the 20th century. In the 1930s,

cheaper

materials

for

making

varnish

were

invented. The price of kauri

gum fell, and by the 1940s

the gum industry was

coming to an end.

One of Hakaru’s last gum

diggers James Gordon in

1932 at 93 years of age.

Ref: Kaiwaka A photographic

History —Kaiwaka — Ngo

Taonga Whakatapu o Kaiwaka

Editors-Rowena, Jennie,

Lindsey

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BREAST CANCER FUNDRAISING EVENTS

We are hearing some fabulous reports about Bras that are being

decorated for the Paparoa Lions Club Bling a Bra Exhibition

happening 10 th -12 th October. Have you started yours yet? Items

from broken jewellery, fabric, shells and beads are getting blinged

onto bras to help this Breast Cancer Fundraiser – it’s not too late to

complete your entry!
If you don’t have an old bra to use, collect a free one from

Maungaturoto Op Shop, Skelton’s Drapery, Haven Café or contact

me (number below). Bra’s need to be delivered to one of these

outlets or to a Lions Member before midday on Friday 10th and

entry fee is $5 per Bra for adults and $2 per bra for Children under

16. Prizes are Adults 1 st $50, 2 nd $25 and Childs 1 st $30 and 2

nd $15.
The Bra exhibition will be open for everyone to come and see these amazing creations Friday 10th 2pm-4pm, Saturday

11th 10am – 3pm and Sunday 12th 10am – 1pm. Bring some gold coins (or notes) to vote for your favourite Bra – all funds

raised from the votes will go into our Breast Cancer Fundraising total. The bras will be exhibited anonymously and the

winning bras are the ones that raise the highest amount in donations. This fundraising weekend will conclude with a Pink

Ribbon High Tea on Sunday 12th at 2pm. Tickets are $20 and are on sale now from Skelton’s Drapery and Haven Café or

contact me on 021 2702135 or one of our other members. Sorry, but there will be no door sales for this event because of

catering numbers
Bring money for great raffles and auction items and there will be door prizes and a prize for the best PINK outfit! Eftpos

will be available at the hall all weekend. The winners of the Bra exhibition will also be announced here. Please help us

raise a lot of money for this cause that I know we all have been touched by somehow either personally, through a family

member or a special friend.

OTAMATEA COMMUNITY SERVICES

There are new things happening in the Community House at 155

Hurndall Street. Victoria is providing free meals for those in need on

Tuesdays from 1pm to 4pm. Also, there are some items of clothing to

have a look through.
To help or donate phone 0275443964. At the Community House on Wednesdays

the Dancing Dollars group plans, shops, prepares and shares a tasty lunch at low

cost, come along and join in, see if you can produce a low-cost recipe of your

own.
Our free shopping trips to Whangarei are on Tuesday 14

and Wednesday 22

The van leaves the Maungaturoto Retirement Village parking area at 9 and

returns after lunch. This is a free trip and great for a bit of shopping, lunch, etc or

just a nice drive to the city without the traffic and parking problems.
Take care of each other and stay safe and warm.

TE WHAI COMMUNITY TRUST

MANGAWHAI

Each week Te Whai Community House hosts a diverse range of services and

groups to connect and support the wellbeing of our Mangawhai community...

MONDAY—Manaaki Transport - Free, safe and reliable transportation for older

people in the Mangawhai area. Operating Monday, Wednesday and Friday

mornings. Register now by calling us on 09 431 3459.

TUESDAY—Mangawhai Playgroups - Open to tamariki aged 0-5yrs. Pop down

on the day & chat with Ester. Playgroups will restart on Tuesday 7th October)

Citizens Advice Bureau Drop in Clinic - Drop in between 10am - 12pm to have a

chat with one of their knowledgable volunteers.

WEDNESDAY—SOS Kaipara Counselling - specialising in the area of violence

& abuse. Please contact us on 09 4313459; Plunket Whānau Āwhina - To make

an appointment please email NorthernRegionAdmin@plunket.org.nz or phone

0800 184 803; Mangawhai Toy Library - Just like a book library, but for toys.

Toy Library will reopen on Wednesday 8th Oct; Workbridge - providing support

to find your next job. Contact Lusia 021442725

THURSDAY—Otamatea Community Services Counselling - receive support

with a range of issues including trauma, family & relationship difficulties. Please

- Please contact us on 09 4313459 for more information.

FRIDAY Manaaki Food Baskets - Requiring support with food? Please call/text

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KAIWAKA LIBRARY

CHANGES IN THE TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS

Farewell to Vicki, who has been a library volunteer for

about 20 years. Thank you for all the time and effort you've

put into the library over the years.

We will have a new volunteer or two start in the near

future, the details are being worked out at the moment.

DARGAVILLE BOOK SWAPS

We are going back to having twice-yearly swaps of books

with Dargaville Library, as we did for a long time until

recently. The trial of another method of exchanging books

did not work out as planned, so we are going back to what

works. We've yet to set a date for the next swap, but it

should be within the coming month.

Now is a good time to come in and scan the shelves for any

Dargaville titles you haven't read yet, before they

disappear. Dargaville books have slightly a different

printed spine label to ours - ours has our name on the label

in small print - we can show you the differences if you ask.

BOOK REVIEW

Recently, I've finished the Berger & Blom series of books

by Arne Dahl -

Watching You (#1), Hunted (#2),

and You Are Next (#3).

The three books cover a couple of

months in time, each following

hard on the heels of the one before

- I recommend reading them in

order. Sam Berger is a Swedish

police detective, Molly Blom is a

Secret Service agent. They meet

when they're both investigating

the same case from different

angles - and Blom suspects Berger

for the crimes.

See you in the library ~Wendy

School holiday fun awaits at The Kauri Museum! Bring the

kids along for our treasure hunt through the galleries —

search for our hidden gems and win a piece of raw kauri

gum as a prize!

THE KAURI MUSEUM

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KAIPARA LADY RIDERS

Members of the Kaipara Lady Riders 1-

Down 5-Up, led by founder Teresa

Woolley are revving up for the seventh

annual Northland Pink Ribbon Ride.

Motorbike riders, enthusiasts and

pillion passengers are invited once

again to shine up their chrome, splash

on some pink and hit the highway on

October 19 for the 2025 Northland Pink

Ribbon Ride, to raise funds for the

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

This year’s ride begins in Whangārei,

heading south to Kaiwaka’s Three

Furlongs Tavern for a midday pit-stop

before continuing along State Highway

16 to Helensville’s Original Kaipara

Tavern.

The finale will feature a fundraising

auction, prize-giving and live music.

Below: The riders at the end of their ride

in 2024

HAKARU HALL

ACTIVITIES



MONDAY: Line Dancing 10am

Ph Robyn 0226136288



TUESDAY: Pilates 9.30am

Ph 0220643965



TUESDAY: Pform Dance

Ph 0212166652

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WEDNESDAY: Scouts 5.15pm

HALL AVAILABLE FOR HIRE

BOOKINGS: Ph Karen 0210467490

or 4312090

ST PAUL’S
ANGLICAN
SUNDAY SERVICES

11 am Each month on

1st & 3rd Sundays

All welcome

St Pauls Church: Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Rd.

Church Office Ph 431 4122

www.mangawhaianglican.org.nz

MAUNGATUROTO

COUNTRY CLUB

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WHAT’S ON

PLEASE ~ do let us know what is on - or

what is NOT on at the moment

email kaiwakabugle@kaiwaka.co.nz

Advertising on WHAT’S ON is FREE

*29Sep-3Oct~ St John Trash & Treasure MGTO

*02Oct~Club Manouche Gypsy Party

*06Oct~Start of School Term Four

*07Oct~Hakaru Hall AGM 7pm

*11Oct~Last day to vote KDC

*12Oct~St. Pauls Church Pet Blessing service 11am

*14Oct~KWMH & Library AGM 5pm

*15Oct~Kaiwaka Can meet Archie Bull Hall, 5.30pm

*27Oct~LABOUR DAY

KWMH = Kaiwaka War Memorial Hall; KSA = Kaiwaka Sports Association

Mgto CC = Maungaturoto Country Club

See www.kaiwaka.co.nz for more information

HOUSEHOLD RUBBISH COLLECTION

Kaiwaka Pick up: Mondays = Green bags (Northland Waste - 09

430 3273); Wednesdays = Blue bags and yellow recycling (bags

available at Four Square Kaiwaka) (Kaurilands 09 4392146);

ONLY Blue and Yellow bags picked up on Oneriri Road.

 DIABETES Support Group-for Kaiwaka, Mangawhai, Wellsford

10am, 3rd Friday of month Ph: Colleen James 09 4314238

 GENEALOGY - Wellsford: 1st Thursday in month Ph: 423

7033; Waipu: 4th Monday in month Ph: 0274806275

 HAKARU PONY CLUB - Secretary Denise Rogers 021423376

secretary@hakaruponyclub.co.nz

 KAIPARA HUNT - Secretary Albert Doonenbal Ph 4312059
 KAIWAKA BADMINTON -Tuesdays 7.30pm Ph: 0274114817
 KAIWAKA CAN - 3rd Wednesday in month, 5.30pm, Archie

Bull Hall Ph: 021889370

 KAIWAKA-WAIPU SINGERS -Tuesdays, 1.30pm Waipu. All

welcome. Enquiries Ph. 0274847576

 KNITTING FOR WHANGAREI HOSPITAL - 2nd Tuesday in

month, Archie Bull Hall 10am Ph 4314827 or 027 4149576

 MANGAWHAI GENEALOGY - meet 3rd Thursday month,

Mangawhai Museum, 10.30am

 PILATES - HAKARU HALL - Tuesday 9.30am Qualified

Instructor Ph. 0220643965

*PT CURTIS CRUISING CLUB - Ph: 4312205 Pongo, Commodore

 RSA, HAKARU & DISTRICTS WOMEN’S SECTION – meets

1.30pm 4th Thursday of the month. Ph: 431 5818

 KAIWAKA SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING CLUB-

Wednesdays 10am - 12 noon Ph: Elaine 027 432 0032

 TRAMPING - Mondays 9am-2:30pm, contact

valkenburgmaria@gmail.com

HALLS FOR HIRE:

 Kaiwaka St. John Hall: Phone Marj 0272941227

 St.Pauls Archie Bull Hall HIRE, S McAulay, Ph 4312311

 Kaiwaka War Memorial Hall HlRE - Phone 0274806275 or

kaiwaka.hall.bookings@gmail.com

 Hakaru Community Hall HIRE -Ph. Karen 0210467490

 Te Pounga Marae queries - Pearl Nathan 0223933533

 Kaiwaka Sports Association hire/queries - Jennie Reynolds

ksabookings@mail.com

, 02102764171

Justice of Peace: A.F.Hargreaves 4312 045, W.Howard

0274806275, J Mcleish 0212132795 or Kaiwaka Four Square

4312227 (Sundays – Thursdays) - please phone to make sure they

are available www.justiceofthepeace.org.nz

Marriage Celebrants: Holly Attwood 021 08784088;

Y Osborne; C. Rosseels, D. Muskett-Osborne
Funeral Celebrant: Theresa Sjoquist 021 577 503

Next Bugle Deadline Friday 24 October 2025

LOCAL SERVICES

*Emergencies - Ambulance, Fire, Police - dial 111

*Non-urgent Police phone 105

DOCTOR: Ph: 4238 086

A A: Meets Wed., 7pm. Kate's Place Ph 021 024 25969 or 0800 229 6757

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS : Mon., 6pm, Archie Bull Hall, Kwk-Mwi

Road; drug and alcohol related issues. Ph. 02102412348

BUDGETING SERVICE, WELLSFORD: Free confidential advice &

support for all areas of personal finance. Ph (09) 423 7123

CAB-Citizens Advice Bureau.Wellsford Ph: 4237333

0800 367 222 email: wellsford@cab.org.nz, 1 Matheson Road, Wellsford

CIVIL DEFENCE - Kaipara 0800 727 059 or Facebook

DOG/STOCK /NOISE CONTROL 0800 105 890

FUNERAL SERVICES: Morris & Morris Ltd, 0800667747

GRANDPARENTS Raising Grandchildren: Dianah Roberts 0223819539

HAKARU & DISTRICTS MEMORIAL RSA (Inc) 733 Settlement Rd,

Hakaru. Email: secretary@rsahakaru.co.nz Ph. 0274589880

HAKARU LANDFILL/Transfer Station:Open everyday 10am-4pm.

Except Public Holidays. Ph4312629 Cost-$55 trailer load up to 1 cubic

metre. Ph:4258567 - office

KAIPARA DISTRICT COUNCIL: www.kaipara.govt.nz

Help Desk FREEPHONE 0800 727 059

KAIWAKA CEMETERY: Ph: 4312045 or 021889370

KAIWAKA LIBRARY: kaiwaka.library@gmail.com

Mon. 4-6pm; Wed., Thurs., Fri., Sat. 10am-2pm Ph:4312539

KAIWAKA PLAYCENTRE: Ph 0211205734 ; open Mon, Wed, Fri 9am

-12pm. Hastie Lane; Monday to Friday 9.00am - 12 noon.

KAIWAKA POST OFFICE:Ph:4312 431

Post Code: 0573 for RD2 and 0542 for all Kaiwaka Post Office mail

KAIWAKA PRIMARY SCHOOL: Ph: 4312309

KAIWAKA SPORTS ASSN: Ph 4312005; 4312129 gym

KAIWAKA ST JOHN HALL: Phone Marj 0272941227

KATE’S PLACE Community Centre - Employment services, Free Health

Nurse, Plunket, Advocacy, A.A., Legal Advice. 4312 661

LINKING HANDS Health Shuttle Ph: 09 4318969

MINISTRY FOR PRIMARY INDUSTRIES - General inquiries Call

Free 0800 008 333

NEIGHBOURHOOD SUPPORT RODNEY: 021 2583737

NORTHPOWER: Faults Kaiwaka area 0800 104040

OTAMATEA COMMUNITY SERVICES: Counselling, parent coach,

Family Support worker, budget advice, food bank. Mon-Fri 9am-3pm. Ph

09 431 9080 http://www.otamateacs.org/

PARENTPORT: Free, practical family support service Puhoi to Paparoa

Ph or txt: Dianne 027 280 5093 or 09 425 9357

PLUNKET: Kaiwaka- St John Hall, 4th Monday of the month, 9.15 am -12pm

PLUNKET LINE - 0800 933922 or ADMIN -0800 184803

FACEBOOK - Whānau Āwhina Plunket Kaipara

TAITOKERAU COMMUNITY LAW: Free confidential legal advice and

assistance, 2nd

Thursday

of each month. Ph: 0800 155 529 for appts.

TE URI O HAU Settlement Trust Tangata Developments: Whanau Ora

021 793262

VETERINARY SERVICE MANGAWHAI:

Ph: 4314535 Mon-Fri 8.00-5.00, Sat 9-12, a/h appt.

WELLSFORD DOCTORS: Ph: 4238 086

CHURCHES:



Kaiwaka Revival Church - Your Community Church: Sundays 10am.

Ph: Pastor Tawhiri 09 431 8988 or Pastor Paul 09 4312 068

Visit us at www.facebook.com/kaiwakachurch



St Paul's Anglican Church 2nd Sun. and 4th Sun. 11am

Contact: Church Office Ph 431 4122 www.mangawhaianglican.org.nz



Church of Christ the King, Mangawhai:9.00am every Sunday



St.Mary’s Catholic Church: Maungaturoto – Griffins Road, Saturday

evening Vigil Mass 6pm; Mangawhai – Senior Citizens Hall, Sunday

Mass 8:30am; Wellsford – Matheson Road, Sunday Mass 10:30am;

Mid-week Mass times and all enquires – phone 423 8170



Baptist Church: Sun. 10.30am Mangawhai Snr Cit.Hall.Ph:4312339



Cause Way Church Mangawhai: Sundays 10.15am, Mangawhai

Community Recreation Centre, Insley St. Ph: 09 4314782