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Kaiwaka Bugle - 24 November 2025

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No.11

24 November 2025

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Kaipara District’s new Council has

officially taken office, following a

swearing-in ceremony at the

Matakohe War Memorial Hall at

1.30pm

Wednesday

November.

The afternoon’s formalities began

with an opening karakia led by

Tawhiri Littlejohn (Te Uri-o-Hau),

followed by an energetic kapa haka

by Dargaville High School and

Dargaville Intermediate School

students.

Voters delivered five new councillors for this term: Luke

Canton, Joesephine Nathan, Denise Rogers, Mike

Schimanski, and Snow Tane. Craig Jepson, Gordon

Lambeth, Jonathan Larsen and

Rachael Williams return to council

after having served previous terms.

Chief Executive Jason Marris

officially opened the inaugural

council meeting before inviting

Mayor Jonathan Larsen to make his

statutory declaration. Mayor Larsen

then invited all eight councillors on

stage to be sworn into office.

Mayor Larsen returns to council for

his fifth term, including most

recently as deputy mayor. In his

inaugural address, he reflected on his

deep connections with Kaipara

District.

Larsen grew up on a farm at Topuni, attending Kaiwaka

Primary and Otamatea High School. His first two terms on

Council were as an Otamatea ward councillor, until

population growth resulted in the creation of a Kaiwaka-

Mangawhai ward which he served in for a further two terms.

“Kaipara is a vast and unique district, and it’s an honour to

be elected as its new mayor,” said Mayor Larsen.

Mayor Larsen thanked the community for electing such a

talented group of councillors. “The Council you see before

you are without exception all passionate about the Kaipara

and doing their best for the district. They are all committed

to leading our district forward in a united way.”

Mayor Larsen also outlined some of his key priorities for the

2025-2028 triennium, including improving the resilience of

Kaipara’s roading network, rates affordability, clear

communication on Council expenditure, and navigating

upcoming water reforms.

The

official

afternoon

was

completed with the singing of the

national anthem, whakaaria mai

(which was led most ably by

Mayor Larsen) and a karakia.

Afternoon

tea

ended

the

proceedings.

Photos: Top, CEO Jason Marris

places the mayoral cloak; Centre, the

new Council team: Front L to R

Rachael Williams, Jonathan Larsen,

Gordon Lambeth, Craig Jepson. Back

L to R Snow Tane, Joesephine Nathan,

Denise Rogers, Luke Canton, Mike

Schimanski

Congratulations and thanks to all our participants and supporters of this year’s Group Day. All of

the animals were of a fantastic quality, and you should all be very proud. Special thanks to our judges and

the organising committee. Supreme Champion Lamb, Emma Whitehead; Supreme Champion Calf, Kade

Meagher. Thank you to the Kaiwaka Sports Assn. for a great venue.

A NEW KAIPARA COUNCIL TAKES THE HELM

OTAMATEA GROUP DAY

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ABOUT TOWN

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Looking forward to Kaiwaka’s CHRISTMAS in the PARK for all our

community. The PARK is McClean Park with parking next door at Tulip Café/

Motel - Santa will be there, live music, games, etc. 4 till 8pm

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Congratulations to Kaiwaka Fitness Center powerlifter Bernie Hall on

winning gold for his DeadLift at the Global Powerlifting Committee World

Championships.

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Kaiwaka Movies - Friday 5th December “Downton Abbey The Grand

Finale” - the final KWMH movie for 2025

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Plants wanted please - to rejuvenate gardens in front of the Kaiwaka War

Memorial Hall. “What plants can you recommend to occupy these narrow,

shallow, north facing beds? Nothing expensive, just delightful and hardy.” Emma

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Cattle droving - two of Kaiwaka’s early settlers occupation - see page 19

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St Andrews Day: November 30th - Slàinte mhath - "slan-ge-var." (Cheers).

Take the time to reflect on your Scottish ancestors and what they have brought to

your family. And maybe have a wee nip in their honour!

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What a smooth drive on the Brynderwyn Hills - see page 13

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The Thursday (Leabourn) bus from

Kaiwaka to Whangarei leaves outside the

Kaiwaka War Memorial Hall at 9am and returns at 4.50pm - $11 return.

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

$10, message their Facebook page to book

Next date Saturday 29 November

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Bugle 11 can be seen in colour at

www.kaiwaka.co.nz

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All enquiries for editorial or printing the Bugle

welcome! ~ Lindsey and Elizabeth, Eds

‘I recommend having fun, because there is nothing better

for people in this world than to eat, drink, and enjoy life.

That way they will experience some happiness’ ~ Ecc. 8:15

KAIWAKA BUGLE NO. 11

24 NOVEMBER 2025

CONTENTS:

Page 3: Public Notices, Classified

Page 5: Weather; Gardening

Page 7: Albie’s Den

Page 9: Rotary; Otamatea St John

Page 11: Kaiwaka Sports Assn

Page 13: Brynderwyn Hills; OCS

Page 15: Kaiwaka School; OHS

Page 17: Kaiwaka Library

Page 19: ‘It’s all an act of charity.’

Bugle 12 will appear 15 December

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PROVERBS 22: 9

Be generous

and share your

food with the

poor. You will

be blessed for

it.

At Kaiwaka War Memorial Hall . Adults $10, Kids (under 16) $5, Family Pass (2 adults + 3 children) $25

KAIWAKA BUGLE

FRIDAY

DEADLINE

2025:

12 December

SPOTTED AROUND TOWN

Murals at the walkway under the Kaiwaka bridge - painted

by Joseph Paikea. This is the safe way -to cross SH1 - the

under pass to Café Eutopia.

DOWNTON ABBEY

The GRAND FINALE

Friday 5 December 7.30 pm

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale is

the cinematic return of the global

phenomenon, follows the Crawley

family and their staff as they enter the

1930s. When Mary finds herself at the

centre of a public scandal and the family

faces financial trouble, the entire

household grapples with the threat of

social disgrace. The Crawleys must

embrace change as the staff prepares for

a new chapter with the next generation

leading Downton Abbey into the future

A 2025 historical drama film directed by

Simon Curtis from a screenplay by

Julian Fellowes - sequel to Downton

Abbey: A New Era (2022) and the third

and final film in the Downton Abbey

franchise.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

CLASSIFIED

CHRISTMAS DINNER

All are invited to join us at the

Maungaturoto Centennial Hall, View Street

around midday on Christmas Day for

SHARED CHRISTMAS DINNER.

This event is funded by the community and there

will be no cost to those attending. If you joined us last year

please come again and tell your friends. All ages welcome.

If you need transport, please give me a call.

We look forward to seeing you.

Eileen – 021 142 0357

HANDKNITS AND HANDCRAFT FOR SALE

Christmas is fast approaching. . .

I have many handknitted baby garments and sewn baby

gear. Also, soft toys and dolls clothes.

Tote bags for those quick shopping trips.

Contact Gale Matheson 0274149576

or galematheson@gmail.com

Cash or direct transfer, no eftpos

KAIWAKA ST JOHN STORE

Our Christmas Cake Raffle will be instore from

Tuesday 25th November. Pop in to get your

tickets.

Second prize is a Skateboard with wheels that

light up. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5.00.

We have a fantastic new range of Electrical appliances

coming into the store, - Fans for the hot days and nights

and various other items. These will be down in the St John

Hall Garage for the next Kaiwaka Market on Saturday 29th

November - Be in quick to snag yourself a bargain.

We have a great range of toys, games and puzzles to fill

those stockings at great prices. Don’t forget our

Christmas Decorations (running low but still a few to

choose from).

Kaiwaka St John and the Otamatea Area Committee would

like to thank the community for the support we have

received during the year and we wish one and all a Merry

Christmas and a Safe and Happy Holiday Season.

Our Store in Kaiwaka will be closing for a break on

Saturday 20th December and re-opening again on Tuesday

6th January. Please DO NOT leave anything outside our

door during our break.

Hours: Tuesday to Friday 10 to 3pm and

every Saturday 10 to 2pm

1919 State Highway 1

next to Food Mart, near the Italian Bakery.

Thank you, Dianne and the Staff

ŌRUAWHARO MARAE

Annual General Meeting

Sunday 7th of December 2025

9:30am, Marae Wharenui

Agenda:

Karakia/Mihimihi, Apologies, Chairperson Report,

Reading of minutes, Matters arising from minutes,

Financial Report, TUoH Rep Report, Marae Rep Taumata

Kui Kaunihera

Charter Change:

Page 12 Section 10 Clause B

The marae shall have no less than five (5) and no more

than 5 Trustees at any given time on the Board of Trustees.

Delete - no more than 5 trustees

Add - no more than 7 trustees

General Business

Karakia Whakamutunga

Carol Service

On Christmas Eve at 7pm

St. Michael’s, Hakaru.

KAIWAKA’ CHRISTMAS IN

THE PARK

Community Christmas celebration.

Saturday 6th December at McClean Park

next to Tulip Motel.

PARKING is at Tulip Bakery/Motel

please follow the parking people.

LIVE Music includes Breaking Ground

from 4 to 5pm.

Family Games, Face Painting, Raffles and you can

send a letter to Santa.

Food available for purchase from Tulip.

AFTER we finish at 8pm there's always time to visit

Mark and Pam's Christmas lights.

See Kaiwaka Community Facebook for updates

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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

OCTOBER

October was a bit of a mixed bag

weather wise, with high winds, a

thunder storm and not a huge amount

of rainfall, and warm. A nice change

from the cold frosty mornings in July.

Rainfall recorded at our place in

October was as follows: 3.5ml on the

2nd 37.5ml between the 5 th and 9th,

8.5ml on the 14th and 15th, 16ml on

the 24th and 32ml between the 27th

and 29th . The total rainfall at our

place for the month of October was

97.5ml over 12 days.

Derek recorded in Hakaru, 80.5ml over

12 days.

The highest recorded in October at

our place was 215.5ml in 2021.

The lowest recorded was 12ml in

both 2010 and 2013.

NZ is entering a La Nina weather phase

which means higher than normal

temperatures and when the rain comes

it will be in short heavy bursts

apparently. The gardens and farm crops

will appreciate the rain.

Take care, Karen

Q How do hurricanes see?

A With one eye!

Q What does a cloud wear under his raincoat?

A Thunderwear!

Q Whatever happened to the cow that was

lifted into the air by the tornado?

A Udder disaster!

ST PAUL’S

ANGLICAN
SUNDAY SERVICES
11AM

Second Sunday of the month,

Family Service

Fourth Sunday of the month,

Holy Communion

All welcome

St Pauls Church: Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Rd.

Church Office Ph 431 4122

www.mangawhaianglican.org.nz

You are invited to

ROTARY SENIORS’

AFTERNOON TEA

This will be held on

Friday 12th December 1.30pm at the

Maungaturoto Centennial Hall,

View Street (above the Fire Station)

Once again we are privileged to have

Maura Flower’s singers perform for us.

After the performance, afternoon tea

will be served.

If you need transport, please call either

Stella: 021 1490 877 or

Eileen: 021 142 0357

Message from Community

Response Group

(Civil Defence)

From the end of 2025 to beginning of

2026, New Zealand’s mobile operators

(2degrees, One NZ and Spark) will shut

down their 3G networks.

It’s important to note that any devices

that rely on 3G will stop working after

the shutdown, including for emergency

111 calls. These may include:

Phones, Tablets, Smart watches,

Medical alarms, Security alarms,

Business equipment; Vehicle trackers.

Link:

https://www.3gshutdown.co.nz/

resources

GARDENING AT ONERIRI PLANTS

NOVEMBER FLOWERS:

Salvia discolor: A rare native of the Peruvian Andes it seems to love my Kaipara

garden.

A sea of poppies across the garden

Golden aquilegia commonly known as columbine or

granny's bonnet. A short lived perennial you should get 3

years out of it and if it's happy it should self sow.

My favourite penstemon: Had her for years and have no

idea of her name. Has a finer leaf and a more delicate growth

habit than most penstemon

Our Chicken House: Purple and pink penstemon in front of

the chicken's cottage. The rose on the roof is Madame Leonie

Viennot and the tree behind is a magnolia grandiflora.

~ from a small nursery at 365 Oneriri Road , Heather

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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

Mangawhai and Areas

ALBIE'S DEN

Albie's Den proudly celebrated the re-opening of our new location on Saturday

the 15th, joined by the Northland Rescue Helicopter, Maungaturoto Fire Brigade,

Coastguard, and many others who came to support the day. We were honoured to

have Marj Paton, and her family perform the official opening. A heartfelt thank-

you goes to RRT for their generous donation from the amazing food provided, to

our hardworking volunteers for their ongoing dedication, to the Ruawai Lions for

their firewood donation, and to Kaipara IT for donating a computer. Most im-

portantly, we thank our community for their continued support — we couldn’t do

any of this without you.

Albie's Den is a community-driven charitable hub that raises money for local

health, wellbeing, and emergency services by selling donated goods and repairing

items for reuse. Since opening, it has contributed over $600,000 to causes such as

the dementia unit, hospice, Coastguard, St John, and the rescue helicopter. Run

entirely by volunteers, The Den provides a place for people to connect, share

skills, and support one another while keeping goods out of landfill through reuse

and repair. What began as a casual space for a “yarn and a cuppa” has grown into

a major source of support for the Otamatea community, strengthening local ser-

vices and bringing people together through practical giving.

Albert “Albie” Paton was the heart and driving force behind The Den. A

lifelong servant of the Otamatea and Maungatūroto community, Albie helped es-

tablish The Den from the ground up, turning it into a place where people could

gather, repair and reuse items, and support one another. He spent countless hours

travelling to collect donated goods, sorting tools and furniture, and keeping the

doors open with his trademark dedication. Under his leadership, The Den grew

into a major charitable hub, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for local

health, rescue, and community services.

Albie’s vision was simple but powerful:

create a place built on generosity, hard

work, and community spirit. Today, The

Den continues to stand as a reflection of

that vision. His passing in 2025 was a huge

loss, but his legacy lives on in every dona-

tion made, every item repaired, and every

person helped. The Den remains what it is

because of the foundation he laid — a true

testament to his kindness, determination,

and lifelong commitment to helping others.

~ Sonya

Photos: Top, The Albie’s Den Team at the opening on 15 November, Hurndall

Street, Maungaturoto; Albie outside The Den.

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ALEX TETZNER

In the past month we

have lost a long-standing

(40years) and esteemed

member of our Rotary

club – Alex Tetzner Paul

Harris Fellow. Alex was

inspirational

both

Rotary and life. Whenever matters were

discussed, he was both calm and

respectful. The hospitality that Alex and

Lyn offered

was

huge.

Two

Club

projects that

Alex

initiated

were

The

Driver

Mentoring

Scheme and

the

fundraising Joker Jackpot. We will

treasure the memories we have of Alex.

EXCHANGE STUDENT

Our exchange student, Alina, will have

a busy couple of months ahead of her.

For 10 days in November she will be

travelling with fellow in-bound students

throughout the central and west part of

the South Island where she will have

the opportunity to take part in some of

the activities that Central Otago is noted

for. A week after her return she will be

travelling to Norfolk Island to spend the

Christmas Holidays there.

On her return to New Zealand in late

January, Alina will join another host

family in Dargaville and will attend

Dargaville High School until her return

to Belgium in July. Alina certainly

made an effort to fit into the school and

was able to participate in a number of

activities, including Olla Podriga (a

student talent quest) by playing her

trumpet, both solo and in a band. Her

willingness to take part in the Beast (the

cross-country run over difficult terrain

in the Bay of Islands) showed her

resilience. We really enjoyed her

presentation about the country and

culture of Belgium.

Thank you to Murray, Jane and Jaime

for the manner in which you have

supported her through the last six

months. You certainly gave her many

chances to be involved in many

activities which epitomize our culture.

PRESIDENT TIM

You may have noticed President Tim at

the Paparoa Farmers’ Market on a

Saturday morning. Tim is not only

promoting Rotary (and please talk to

him if you would like to be involved in

our Club in any way) but also

promoting the redwood slabs from his

Hawkes Bay property.

He is also selling the shavings from the

offcuts of shingles he is making. This is

like a wooden straw and is ideal for

packing and placement in nesting

boxes. Eric has also provided Tim with

wheelbarrows, ideal for a little person,

made from repurposed wood.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

We would like to wish you all a happy

and safe holiday period. Take time to

enjoy the simple pleasures that surround

us. Merry Christmas. ~ Eileen
Photo: Alex and 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

ANNUAL REFLECTION FROM

OTAMATEA ST JOHN AREA COMMITTEE

Thank you to all of you who have supported our St John Area

Committee over the past year.

2025 has seen a few changes but the highlight of the year was the Trash

and Treasure organised by a small group of dedicated committee

members and their partners and friends. We cannot thank you enough

for all you have done for us.

Our St John Shop (Op Shop), in Kaiwaka continues to be supported and

provides us with a steady income. All the proceeds for the above go back into the

community or to support, in a small way, our local ambulance.

This year we are proud to share what our committee uses these dollars for:

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Christmas Food Parcels to: Kaiwaka, Maungaturoto, Paparoa, and Tinopai.$4k



Scholarships for Training / Study / Apprenticeships x 4 $6k

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Xmas day lunches for those without families at Maungaturoto

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Free hall hire for community groups at Maungaturoto and Kaiwaka



Free sessions of 3 Steps for Life

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AED installations and Maintenance across the Otamatea Area -Tinopai to

Hakaru. These cost around $2k each and we have put up around 20 over the years

in this community

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Sponsored First Aid Course

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Repairs and Maintenance of buildings

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Small asset purchases for Operations staff

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Cleaning of both the Maungaturoto and Kaiwaka station and halls.

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Treats for our volunteers and operations staff

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Subsidy for the Linking Hands foundation at Maungaturoto

As you can see, this is quite a list and there will be some I have forgotten about.

We are a small committee of 6 with our focus on our community and how we can

help.

We cannot do this without your support. Thank you once again for all you have

given. Let us know if we can help further. ~ Eileen

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KAIWAKA SPORTS ASSN NEWS

FOR INFORMATION:
KSA Bookings contact: Sophie,

021025 48044

Ksa.bookings@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
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BADMINTON

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

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

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

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GYMNASTICS

Ph: 02102757614
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HOCKEY

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

CLUB REPORTS

KAIWAKA FITNESS CENTER:

Powerlifter Bernie Hall on winning

gold for his DeadLift at the Global

Powerlifting

Committee

World

Championships in Brazil on October

25, competing in the Master 3 (age

group 50-54) U100kg class. Lifting as

part of the GPC New Zealand team.

OTAMATEA HAWKS:

AGM tomorrow Thursday

We need 2 teams to be able to play

Whangarei competition for 2026

season. We have lots of player but need

Division 1 players

Fundraising: Jersey Sponsorship

Want your whānau or business name on

the back of a Hawks playing jersey this

upcoming season? Here's your chance!

For just $500, you can back our players,

boost your brand, and be seen every

time the Hawks take the field .Message

our

Facebook

page

otamateahawksrugby@gmail.com

lock in your spot!

Training: Our 16s, 18s, men & women

out here doing the mahi - no shortcuts,

no excuses. Just hard work and good

vibes. December 10 and17 Women’s

and Un16s rugby muster,6pm KSA

BASKETBALL:

Term 4 we are doing a strength and

conditioning programme for players to

learn to exercise properly the team from

Fits365 run it.

Prizegiving on Friday 21 st . We run a

3x3 comp at MAZ also a Primary

school comp with 13 teams’ years 4-6

with Wellsford, Kura, Kaiwaka,

Mangawhai going great.

NEW BOOKING PERSON: Sophie

Merwood on 021 025 48044 or

ksa.bookings@gmail .com

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday 9

December, 6pm Top of the Rock 2026

Ides and Helpers needed.

Contact Jennie for more information.

See the sports Clubs FACEBOOK

pages for their latest messages

HAKARU PONY CLUB

SHOW JUMPING SERIES

Day1

Thursday 4th December 2025,

4pm Start

The first of two in Hakaru Pony Club's

(HPC) Show Jumping Series.

Entries:



$10 per round plus $5 admin levy fee per

combination



17 and under 18 and over for all jump

heights



One ring: X Bars, 50, 60 - Ribbons for

clear rounds | 65, 75, 85, 95cm - Jump off

for Trophy



Open to non NZPCA members (casual

membership must be signed

For more information see their Facebook

page

contact

Secretary

hakaruponyclub@gmail.com

SMALL TOWN FITNESS

60+ Year Olds Only Strength Training

In Kaiwaka

Already established in Ararua and

Mangawhai and now in Kaiwaka.

Our goal is to get 60+ year olds strong

to have a higher quality of life in the

later years

Where: Behind Kaiwaka Laundromat

If you are interested PM Small Town

Fitness on Facebook for details

www.kaiwaka.co.nz

Kaiwaka Bugle - 24 November 2025

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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

www.kaiwaka.co.nz

Kaiwaka Bugle - 24 November 2025

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AED LOCATIONS

FOR

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.

BRYNDERWYN HILLS - SH1

NZ TRANSPORT AGENCY WAKA KOTAHI

State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyn Hills is now fully open and ready for

summer travel ahead of

schedule!

Roadworkers finished all

the

resurfacing

work,

reinstated the passing lanes,

and restored the 80km/h

speed limit. Their teams

worked day and night with

a finely tuned programme

to keep everything on track

and completed the project

well ahead of schedule.

Delivering

this

work

involved: 160 people on the

ground;

4,500

hours

worked over four days;

3800 tonnes of asphalt

applied; 115 round trips in total to get the asphalt to site. That is nearly 28,000km

travelled just to get the asphalt to site!

Nine different crews also completed maintenance tasks - vegetation control,

removing litter, drainage maintenance, guardrail repairs, wire rope repairs,

retaining wall inspections and sign replacements and cleaning.

NZTA: “Thanks for your patience while we improved SH1, and to the

roadworkers for their great work’.

OTAMATEA COMMUNITY SERVICES

Otamatea Community Services Annual General Meeting is at 11am

on Wednesday 3rd December at the Good News Church hall.

Expressions of interest in becoming a Board member are welcome.

Email admin@otamateacs.org.nz

Tuesday 9th December: Shopping etc. to Whangarei Give us a call if you would

like to book a seat on 09 431 9080.

Call in to the Community House to check out Victoria’s free clothing,. While

there you are welcome to stay for a meal.

On Wednesdays Mike’s Dancing Dollars group gets together to create a tasty

lunch at low cost – come and join in.

The Games Club meets in Brooks House on Thursday evenings, 6 – 9pm.

Our very warmest wishes to all and may you have an enjoyable Christmastime. ~

From all at OCS

The hours: Open Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm.

Otamatea Community Services (OCS) is a service agency housed in the Maungaturoto

Community House and Brooks House (153-155 Hurndall Street).

Also on Facebook.

www.kaiwaka.co.nz

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OTAMATEA HIGH SCHOOL

SENIOR PRIZEGIVING

Congratulations to all of our

prizewinners at last Friday 31

October Senior Prizegiving for

2025.

First in Year 11: Kyla Mansell

First in Year 12 Amy Weber

Proxime Accessit: Jade Fox

Dux: Tennessee Brewer

- Jade and Amy pictured right

Congratulations to the 2026 Head

Prefects.

Head Girl - Miah Fraser

Head Boy - Joshua Scheepers

Deputy Head Girl - Olivia

Alcock

Deputy Head Boy: Allistair

Martin.

Thank you to Felix Le-Mesurier

Cowbourne (2025 Head Boy)

and Maggie Burke (2025 Head

Girl),

pictured

here

with

Principal Todd Malcolm, for

their

wonderfully

inspiring

speeches

and

for

their

contributions throughout the

year.

DATES:

Saturday 29 November: Toi Māori Festival - Otamatea High School

Tuesday 2 - Friday 5 December :Year 10 Camp - Kai Iwi Lakes

Wednesday 10 December : Junior Prizegiving. End of Term 4

KAIWAKA SCHOOL

Acting Principal now Deputy Principal,

Michell Dempsey: “We have had a super

busy few weeks with school wide assessments, senior camp, sailing trips and

preparing for the Ōtamatea Toi Festival. Thank you to all our amazing parents

who offer support when we need it.

Sharlene McCormick will be back in her Principal role next week and I will

return to Deputy Principal. Finalising our strategic plan and 2026 budget will be

top of the list of things to do.

I would like to acknowledge the staff, whānau, students and community members

who have supported me in my role as Acting Principal this year. It has been an

amazing experience with ever changing scenarios. Lots of challenges and lots of

growth have provided me with a different lens to see how schools run. A special

thank you to Katherine Brown and Cathryn Stevens for our work together this

year as the senior leadership team – you are incredible!

Kaiwaka School Principal, Sharlene McCormick: ‘I'm so happy to be back at

school after finishing my university year and starting another Masters in

Education. I've really enjoyed diving into the latest research in Education,

especially in literacy and mathematics. I'm excited to share what I've learned with

everyone on staff!

It's been wonderful visiting all the classrooms and catching up with the children.

There's so much happening right now, and I'm really looking forward to taking

the children who are competing in athletics to Waipu on Thursday.

DATES

EVERY FRIDAY: Assembly 8:35am: 9:05am All welcome

Sat 29 November: Ōtamatea Toi Māori Festival, Jnr & Snr Kapa Haka

Mon 8 December: Prizegiving 10:30am – 12:30pm, Kaiwaka War Memorial Hall

Thu 11 December : Last day Term 4

Mon 2 February: First day Term 1 2026

Photos: Marsden Bay Senior students most

successful camp: Sailing on Mangawhai Estuary

Driveways, Races and
Private Roads

Maintenance and
construction

8 Ton Grader.

Truck and Digger Hire

Lime Rock and Metal
supplies

Call Peter 0274441553

for your obligation free
estimate.

www.kaiwaka.co.nz

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KAIWAKA LIBRARY

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS

We will be closing for two weeks as usual over the Christ-

mas/New Year period. Our last day will be Monday 22 De-

cember, 4pm to 6pm, and then we will reopen on Monday 5

January, also 4pm to 6pm.

Do stock up on reading material before we close, so you

don't run out. Overdue items can be renewed, and you can

return the ones you've finished with while we're closed via

the returns slot by the door - I will be clearing that while

we're shut so it doesn't get full.

If you have any questions or problems, get in touch by email

or phone - details below. The library phone diverts to my

mobile if it's not answered, so just let it ring a bit longer if

it's not answered straight away.

DARGAVILLE BOOK SWAP

The swap didn't go as planned at the start of this month, and

has been rescheduled for Tuesday 2 December.

BOOK REVIEWS

I've read a number of excellent library books since I last

wrote...

Newcomer and A Death in Tokyo by Keigo Higashino, #2

and #3 respectively in the Detective Kaga series - I'm loving

this series of books about a Tokyo detective who sees things

others miss about the world around them.

Legacy by Chris Hammer, the latest installment in the

Martin Scarsden series, another excellent

story set in the Australian back country.

Final Orbit by Chris Hadfield, the third

book in the Apollo Murders series, set

around another launching of an Apollo mis-

sion and NASA Flight Controller Kaz Ze-

meckis, this one docking with a Russian So-

yuz mission - but they're not the ones trying

to steal secrets in space!

Prize Catch by Alan Carter, a standalone

story set around salmon farming in Tasma-

nia, and a race for survival.

Picks and Shovels by Cory Doctorow, the

third episode in the Martin Hench series, this

time going back to his college days at MIT

and how he came to be a forensic accountant

- and of course it's not boring as the job

might sound.

See our Facebook page (Kaiwaka Library)

for book reviews and more. ~See you in the library, Wendy!

www.kaiwaka.co.nz

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HAKARU HALL

ACTIVITIES



MONDAY: Line Dancing 10am

Ph Robyn 0226136288



TUESDAY: Pilates 9.30am

Ph 0220643965



TUESDAY: Pform Dance

Ph 0212166652



WEDNESDAY: Scouts 5.15pm

HALL AVAILABLE FOR HIRE

BOOKINGS: Ph Cathy 0211255764

R e a d y R o a s t

M e a l s

P o r k ,

B e e f,

L a m b

A v a i l a b l e

1 0 a m - 8 p m

O p e n 7 d a y s

5 a m - 8 p m

T u l i p C a f é / B a k e r y &

R o a s t s

1 9 9 9 S t a t e H i g h w a y 1 ,

K a i w a k a

0 9 4 3 1 2 3 8 9

‘It was an odd Queen's

Birthday weekend from the

outset.

On Friday night, dressed in a

white floaty outfit, bedecked

with pearls, waving my

magic wand and hoping I passed as a

fairy princess, I went to a Royal Night,

or Royal Knight, in the company of a

frog and a queen.

The gathering had a higher purpose

than entertainment - to raise funds for a

dementia

unit

Riverview

Maungaturoto, our town's retirement

village and rest home.

When we arrived, the farmer handed

me his car keys and wallet and said,

"I'm going to jump from here." I held

the door open and he was off.

There was something remarkably frog-

like about his movements, but then he'd

been slipping in and out of his Kermit

identity all week. Conversations came

to a halt. People laughed. Even though

his webbed feet fell off and during the

evening he lost one of his ping pong

ball eyes, Kermit won the best costume

prize.

The Queen, meanwhile, soon presided

over an investiture ceremony looking

and sounding every inch a high-ranking

royal. She knighted people with a

wooden spoon for a range good works

for the community and pinned carefully

crafted satin ribbons onto chests.

As is so often said, you have to make

your own fun. This is particularly true

in rural areas.

The highest honour went to

tireless Albie Paton who'd not

only organised the evening but a

massive weekend-long garage sale.

Again the dementia unit, our town's

biggest community project in a long

while, would benefit.

Perfect music was provided by

Otherwise Fine whose members kindly

donated half their fee to the cause.

On Saturday, the farmer and I gathered

goods to donate and headed into town

and the building Albie and his crew

have dubbed The Den. Once a meeting

place for Scouts it's now where

gentlemen gather to build all manner of

things - or morph into busy and

persuasive shop assistants.

No trace of their efforts on the

weekend. The Den was packed to the

gunnels with possibly every item

anyone in our society that's overloaded

with 'stuff' could ever need, and then

some. Naturally enough, we bought a

thing or two.

Sunday saw a much-needed garage

clean-up thanks to the brilliant

assistance of a woman who, if she could

live the life she loved fulltime, would

spend it tidying up other people's

messes.

The upshot was another trip with more

garage sale goods and a new item on

our shopping list. The toaster in our

cabin had blown up. Five dollars

bought a new one. By the end of play,

the weekend's fund had reached a

dizzying $6000. Another sale is

scheduled for the end of June.

Monday: Our garage tidying effort hit a

towering pinnacle when the farmer,

balanced on my car bonnet, dangled a

tennis ball on a string so I'd know when

to stop my car.

As he jumped down, I said, "That

makes me feel so ... middle class."

Although that doesn't really state it.

Settled, grown up, established. I never

expected to have a life that would

involve a dangling tennis ball in my car

shed.

But then, I never expected to go to a

party with a frog and a queen.’

Written by Rae Roadley. Ref Northern

Advocate

‘IT'S ALL AN ACT OF CHARITY’.

CATTLE DROVING VIA MANGAWAI

A lost occupation, about which we now only have photo’s, pictures, and

memories to remind us. The use of “Cattle Drovers”, and their dogs, to move

herds of cattle from place to place was a permanent position for a selected few.

For 50 years at least, during early European settlement saw those men moving

cows and bulls for people who were setting up their farms and holdings in a new

land. Initial movement of the animals was by sea only, as the country was

covered primarily in bush.

As years passed the settler’s farms grew, as did

their herd numbers. Drovers were hired to take

excess animals to sale sites, which initially was

Auckland. That meant moving cattle along

beaches and beach fronts, and working through

bush where tracks had been made by early people.

Two local men who formed a partnership were

Bob Ross and George Linnell. On one occasion

they planned working from the north, picking up

animals as they progressed along the way. By the

time they reached Auckland they had amassed

1,000 head of cattle, which caused a ‘glut’ on the

market, and they didn’t get value for all those

many weeks of hard work. They learned a hard

lesson, however!

Photo: A herd of cows being

ushered along the beach below Heather Street,

Mangawai [sic.]. BR

www.kaiwaka.co.nz

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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

*29Nov~Kaiwaka Market - opposite Four Square

*29Nov~Ōtamatea Toi Māori Festival, Otamatea High

*30Nov~St. Andrews Day

*5Dec~Movies ‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale’

7.30pm KWMH

*6Dec~ Christmas in the Park, McClean Park, 4 –8pm

*7Dec~Oruawharo Marae AGM, 9.30am

*9Dec~KSA meet, 6pm - Top of the Rock 2026

*10Dec~Otamatea High School Junior Prizegiving

*10Dec~ Otamatea High School end of Term 4

*11Dec~ Kaiwaka School end of Term 4

*12Dec~Rotary Seniors’ Afternoon Tea. 1.30pm

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 - Contact Secretary at

hakaruponyclub@gmail.com

 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

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. Cathy 0211255764

 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 12 December 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

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. 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