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Kaiwaka Bugle - 15 December 2025

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LUKE: 2-7

She gave birth to her first son,

wrapped him in strips of cloth

and laid him in a

manger – there

was no room for

them to stay in

the inn.

GNB

KAIWAKA BUGLE No. 12

15 DECEMBER 2025

CONTENTS

Page 3: Notices

Page 5: Weather; Christmas Message

Page 7: Rubbish & Recycling

Page 9: ORT; New business

Page 11: Picnic in the Park

Page 13: History; Kauri Museum

Page 15: Kaiwaka School PTA;

Christmas Lights

Page 17: Kaiwaka Sports Assn.

Page 19: Library

Bugle 1 will appear 26 January

Contact for advertising, reports, articles

or information can be made by

Email kaiwakabugle@kaiwaka.co.nz

Ph: 09 4312 045 Lindsey

Txt: 027 2724137

Copy may be left at our Four Square.

Kaiwaka Bugle

Founded May 1978

We appreciate articles and photos about local

events, etc, as well as ads and suggestions.

Copies available in Kaiwaka at Four Square,

Kaiwaka Postal Centre, Caltex Service Station,

Best Pets , Kaiwaka St John shop.

Also outlets in Maungaturoto,

Mangawhai and Paparoa.

Can be viewed online at

www.kaiwaka.co.nz/Bugle

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stamped, self-addressed DLE envelopes.

Kaiwaka

Bugle

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2025:

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the opinion of the Bugle Team.

ABOUT TOWN



What a wonderful spot to have Kaiwaka’s first Christmas in the Park - with

Santa, music and singers, the sun, trees and mown grass made for a relaxing,

happy time - 12 December 2026 will be bigger!!



Kaiwaka Sports Assn. TOP OF THE ROCK Sunday15 March 2026 - not only

fitness and fun event but an opportunity to see where the motorway will go.!



Welcome to the new business TASTY TEMPTATIONS and Small Town

Fitness (behind the Laundromat



LOST: The plywood Nativity scene, with lights, that is usually at St Paul’s

Church. Any information please contact Mark 09 4312229.



The DEN Maungaturoto - Xmas break closed 25th December, reopening 5th

January 2026



Our condolences to the Mills family on the passing of Dan Mills and to the

Linnell family on the passing of Chris Linnell.



The Annual Pt.Curtis CC Boat Ramp Picnic will happen 10 January 2025.



Check the Kaipara District Council’s https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/news/

post/915-Council-services-during-the-holiday-break

for

Council

holiday

services



The Mangawhai Gala will be on 2nd January at the Mangawhai Domain on

Moir St. - a carnival for the whole family.



Linking Hands - the office will be closed 25 Dec - 4 Jan; phone messages

checked (09)4318969



Is FACEBOOK overtaking the BUGLE? How do you get your local info?



THANK YOU to our Bugle advertisers and reporters for your continued

support!



NOTE: The Kaiwaka Bugle is online at all times - when you need an

advertisers phone number check www.kaiwaka.co.nz



Kaiwaka

Bugle

No.

online

www.kaiwaka.co.nz in colour and is in print for our

local readers.

~ Lindsey, Ed

"May your Christmas sparkle with moments of love,

laughter, and goodwill, and may the New Year bring

you new adventures and bright beginnings." ~ from

the Bugle Team!

The final movie shown for 2025, Downton Abbey, the Grand Finale, was well

received. The Kaiwaka Community Cinema team now will take a break over the

holiday season. Watch on the Facebook page in January for new movies.

KAIWAKA BUGLE

FRIDAY

DEADLINE 2026:

23 January

20 February

KAIWAKA BUGLE TEAM 2025

Back Row: Lindsey, Mark, John, Jane, Pam, Elizabeth, Tony

Mid Row: Rob, Karen, Brigid, Mary-Ann, Corina, Lindell

Front Row: Judith, Tom, Reg, Daphne. Absent, busy at work, Dalleise, Jo,

Steve, Molly. Photo taken by Matt.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

CLASSIFIED

OTAMATEA HIGH SCHOOL

Expressions of Interest for Homestay International students.

Otamatea High School are looking for suitable Homestay

families for next year (2026) short term and long term.

What is the expectation of a host?

A host is expected to provide a clean and comfortable

bedroom with a bed, wardrobe (built-in or free-standing),

drawers, linen and towels, desk and lamp, heating in the

room, meals and laundry.

We are looking for families within the Otamatea High

School zone (proximity to the school) who are inclusive

and friendly.

If you would like to express an interest in hosting an

international student in your family life, we want to hear

from you.

Please email: international@otamatea.school.nz

KAIWAKA ST JOHN STORE

Our St John Store folk would like to thank the

Community for supporting us this year and hope

that everyone has a Happy and Enjoyable

Festive Season.

We will be closing on Saturday 20th December at 2pm

so we can all enjoy time with our families, and we will be

back refreshed on Tuesday 6th January, 2026.

Please DO NOT leave anything outside our door during

our break.

ALL CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS on our trestle

table this week are FREE until we close.

Hours: Tuesday to Friday 10 to 3pm and

Saturday 10 to 2pm

1919 State Highway 1

Dianne and our wonderful group of Volunteers.

ST JOHN OTAMATEA AREA COMMITTEE

The St John Otamatea Area Committee are once again

offering a scholarship for study / apprenticeship purposes.

If you are interested and fit the criteria given in the flyer,

please apply or contact Marj on marj.steiner@stjohn.org.nz

KAIWAKA MEDIA GROUP

KAIWAKA BUGLE

Annual General Meeting

Kaiwaka War Memorial Hall

MONDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2026

All welcome

More information contact D Linnell 09-9733464

HAKARU RESORT

620 Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Road, Kaiwaka

CHRISTMAS CHURCH SERVICES

ST PAUL’S KAIWAKA

December: Sunday 21st

Carols by Candlelight at 7.30pm

Christmas Day Family Service at 10am

ST MICHAEL’S HAKARU

Christmas Eve

Nine Lessons and Carols Service at 7pm

HOLY TRINITY MAUNGATUROTO

Christmas Day Service at 10am

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KAIWAKA WEATHER

November

At our place the birds are all busy nesting and feeding babies.

We had the last clutch of ducklings turn up at our place about 3

weeks ago, which is quite late in the year.

The month of November started out with a spell of eight days without any

moisture, this was after two days at the end of October without any rain. We

then had 35ml over 3 days and then 39ml two days later. There was another 4ml

a couple of days later then we got a huge 71.5ml over 2 days. Later in the month

we got another 5.5ml over 5 days.

The total rainfall for the Month of November at our place was 155ml over 10

days.

Derek recorded 141ml over 13 days in the Hakaru Valley.

The most rain recorded at our place in the month of November was in 2022 with

a recording of 294.5ml over 19 days.

The least rain recorded at our place in the month of November was in 2010 with

a recording of 24.5ml over 6 days.

Have a wonderful and safe Christmas everyone. You will hear from me next

year. Take care, Karen.

Willow Bend

HORSE

HOTEL

Horse Grazing & Agistment



Safe paddocks with outriggers

on all fences



60x40 professionally

constructed arena with grass

surface



Under cover yards



Stabling if required



Paddocks cleaned daily



Feeding hay/hard feed



Cover changes



Fresh grass daily, all year round



Short or long term

Phone Sue

021 623 776

Providing care and comfort for

horses in Kaiwaka since 2005

CHRISTMAS ~ ‘Tis the season to sparkle.!

9am-2pm at the St Johns Hall,

Gibbons Rd Kaiwaka

Last day Saturday 20 December

Off for Christmas back on

Saturday10 January 2026

If you would like to book a spot

pm the Kaiwaka Market Facebook

page and we will get back to you.

Kids table $5

Adult table $10

Food trucks or food $20

Advent is that tender season

when the world seems to hold its

breath

- and not just because we’re

trying to untangle last year’s Christmas

lights without losing our top. It’s a time

of waiting, wondering, and quietly

hoping that God might slip into our

world once again in ways

both surprising and familiar.

Christmas, of course, is the

grand reminder that He

already has. God didn’t

choose a palace or a podium

but

manger-because

apparently the Almighty is

quite comfortable working

with whatever we’ve got,

even if it’s drafty, messy, or smells

faintly of livestock. That alone should

give humanity hope.

Since Francis of Assisi introduced

the world to Christmas 800 or so

years ago (rather than celebrating only

Easter as the most significant Christian

celebration), Christmas has softened

hearts,

inspired

generosity,

and

reminded us that divine love often

arrives small, fragile, and needing to be

held. Advent tunes our souls to notice

these quiet miracles. It whispers, “Look

again. Light has shifted the darkness.”

And every year, in spite of the chaotic

and polarizing world we live in, I still

think humanity becomes just a

little more human-more patient,

more forgiving, more willing to

share the last piece of pavlova

(well…uh ...that may be the

wrong example). The impact of

Advent and Christmas is not

found in grand gestures but in

the daily choice to welcome

God’s presence into ordinary

lives. It is a celebration of

Christ being born in us and the world

around us again and again and again.

Let us show that by caring for each

other, especially for those who are less

fortunate than us, our elderly, our

children, our environment, and our

animals.

May Emmanuel- God with us-

continues to change us, one imperfect

manger at a time."

~ Reverend Henk Lups

HAVE A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS TIME!

www.kaiwaka.co.nz

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DOG GROOMING

KAIWAKA

Call now for a

Professional Dog Groomer

at affordable prices.

www.doggroomingkaiwaka.co.nz

Call Pam or text

0273335380

for bookings

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

Alkathene

Draincoil

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

www.kaiwaka.co.nz

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HAKARU & DISTRICTS
MEMORIAL RSA (INC)

Members & guests are invited to

come along and enjoy our

hospitality.

Opening Hours:

Tuesday 1600 - 1800

Wednesday 1700 - 2100

Thursday 1700 - 2100

Friday 1700 - 2100

Saturday, Sunday, Monday Closed

Secretary Treasurer: Bill Warren

Secretary@rsahakaru.co.nz

Or phone Bill on 02102545955

KERBSIDE RUBBISH AND RECYCLING

With Christmas approaching and heaps of food and presents

arriving, this is the time to consider what to recycle.

From the beginning of 2024 kerbside recycling was

standardised for all of NZ. These changes were a part of a

central government effort to reduce contamination in our

recycling and make it less confusing than the different rules

previously existing between districts.

The only materials now accepted in kerbside recycling bins/

bags are:



Plastic bottles, trays and containers marked with recycling

symbols 1, 2 or 5 ONLY



Glass bottles and jars that are brown, green, blue or clear.



Paper and cardboard (including pizza boxes with food

scraps removed)



Aluminium and steel tins and cans.

Previously Aerosol cans and aluminium foil or foil trays were included in the

recycling bags but are no longer permitted. Instead, they need to be taken to one

of the Council depots.

It is important that the recycling is clean as dirty recycling is sent to landfill and

one dirty item in a bag can contaminate all of the rest!

Also there should be NO lids, caps or bottle tops placed in a yellow recycling

bag for kerbside collection.

Check

out:

https://sustainablekaipara.org/resources/resources-and-guides/

recycling/ - this has our Council’s recycling guide. This can also be found at:

https://environment.govt.nz/what=you-can-do/campaigns/recycle/

HAKARU RESORT is at 620 Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Road, Kaiwaka

closed 25 and 26 December and 1st January 2026

KAIPARA DISTRICT COUNCIL

Please note:



ONLY official pre-paid blue bags for rubbish and official pre-paid

yellow bags for recycling will be collected



Make sure your blue and yellow bags are kerbside by 8:00am on collection

day, as collection times could differ from usual



Other rubbish (i.e. black bags) is considered 'Illegal Dumping'. This is always

recorded at pickup and charged back to our community via our rates



It is a Kaipara District Council By-law that the pre-paid blue rubbish

bags may be placed kerbside ONLY on rubbish collection days

Once again, we ask everyone to recycle whenever possible and be considerate

with your rubbish these holidays.

Keep Kaipara clean and green.

www.kaiwaka.co.nz

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Oneriri

Plants

Visit our Nursery

Contact Heather 021

766399

oneririplants@gmail.com

365AOneriri Rd, Kaiwaka

A short trip off SH1

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

TE PATAKA O KAIWAKA

FOODBANK ~ OP SHOP

Foodbank and Op Shop volunteers

are taking a break from 23 December

until 4 January.

See them for any queries or orders by

19 December.

More volunteers will be most

welcome in the new year.

Op Shop Hours:

Tues - Fri 10am - 3pm

Food parcel appointments need to be

picked up by 1.30 pm.

Arohanui Milly and Staff

Phone 431 2188 or 022 028 9156

OTAMATEA

REPERTORY THEATRE

YOUTH THEATRE 2026

We are taking bookings for our 2026 Youth Theatre program, which will run

from Tuesday 27 January - Saturday 31 January 2026 from 9am to 3pm –

Saturday will be a bit later due to the show.

We will use the same format as our 2025 Youth Theatre, tapping into the

wonderful creativity of each of the youngsters. They will all have the

opportunity to use their imaginations, and help to create something really

special.

We will have a low-key show at the end of the week. Of course families will be

able to come along. We will be teaching acting skills, singing, dancing/

movement.

• Youngsters will need to wear comfortable clothing.

• Please - no jandals.

• Please name clothing if possible.

• Bring lunch and snacks, and a water bottle.

• Please do not send sweets or sugary drinks. Or chewing gum.

• Please - no phones.

The price per child is $125

PLUS $25 for ORT annual membership subscription. (slight increase this year.

Our new year started on 1 September 2025)

Please make a direct payment to:

Otamatea Repertory Theatre Inc 02-0364-0284681-00

Please put your child's/children's names in the reference field.

Any questions or concerns please contact us: Maura 022 354 2670

Peter 021 164 8318

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

When: Tuesdays & Thursday 8am

If you are interested PM me on Small

Town Fitness Facebook page for

details

TASTY

TEMPTATIONS

Nine years ago, Esmeralda Oppelt and

her family arrived in New Zealand

from South Africa. On Saturday,

November 29, she realised a long-held

dream with the opening of her first

store in Kaiwaka.

The premises are divided into two

separate rooms connected by an open

doorway, with the biltong bar on the

left and the Tasty Temptations café on

the right.

Tasty Temptations in Kaiwaka is open

seven days a week from 8am to 6pm,

and the menu is a feast. Offerings

include bobotie pies, samosas, vetkoek

with

mince,

quiche,

chocolate

brownies, muffins, curry noodle salad,

sandwiches, and so much more.

www.kaiwaka.co.nz

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Reyahn Leng

Registered Electrician

Local, honest and reliable.

For your residential and

light-commercial projects.

022 314 1068

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

www.hydraulicsengineeringco.nz

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

KAIWAKA CAN ~ CHRISTMAS IN

THE PARK 2025

We want to send out a huge shout out to the following who helped us to run a

successful Christmas in the Park held in Kaiwaka at McClean Park on Saturday

6 December. It was a lovely fine evening, with a great atmosphere.

THANK YOU:



Tulip Cafe and Motel - venue access and parking



Santa



Teresa our photographer



Kauri Park Nurseries and Hannah Mills -

truck stage



Molly and Ben Steiner Kaiwaka Four

Square



Scott at New World Mangawhai



Tom and Judith - generator



Hireworks Mangawhai - Portaloos



Breaking Ground band - who have promised

to return next time!



Dani, Lucy, Alton & co for entertaining. The

kids loved it!



Our volunteer support crew: Dianne,

Sophie, Nigel, Ian, Lindsey and Tony, and

Lindell.

And a big thank you to all the great people of Kaiwaka and surrounding areas

for supporting the event. Details on photos will be put up our Facebook page

and again also on Kaiwaka Community page. Raffle winners have all been

notified and collected their parcels. Funds raised go towards the Kaiwaka Can

skate park and pontoon projects.

Save Saturday 12 December 2026!

Christmas in the Park will be bigger and

better - we have the foundation to build on. Support the nearby businesses for

your dinner options or bring your own family picnic.

Kaiwaka Can meets third Wednesday of the month, 5.30pm at the

Archie Bull Hall,

Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Rd (behind St Paul's Anglican

Church). Our next meeting will be

on February 18th as we all take a

break to refresh.

We welcome new people willing to

Volunteer their help. Membership is

only $10 per year. Become involved in

some of the free community events and

developmental projects we are working

on - all kinds of skills appreciated.

Most needed at the moment is a group

that have Engineering (Creative

welding/design) and Electrical

skills to maintain our "Little Town

of Lights" displays.

~ David Wright, Chairperson

Photos, from top: picnickers;

Dianne and the raffles; Breaking

Ground;

happy

Kaiwaka

youngsters; Luce, Alton & Dani.

www.kaiwaka.co.nz

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HELP

PHONE NUMBERS



HEALTHLINE 0800 611 116 - a

nurse to answer health queries



SAMARITANS

0800 726 666 - support for lonely or

suffering mental distress



YOUTHLINE 0800 376 633



LIFELINE 0800 543 354



DEPRESSION HELPLINE

0800 111 756



ALCOHOL & DRUG HELPLINE

0800 787 797



URGENT

MENTAL

HEALTH

LINE 0800 223 371



WARMLINE -peer support for

people with mental health issues

0800 200 207

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

LOCAL POLICE

STATIONS

108 Rodney Street, Wellsford

PO Box 9, Wellsford 0940

Ph: 09 423 8228

35 Moir Street, Mangawhai

PO Box 111, Mangawhai 0540

Ph: 09 423 1060

www.kaiwaka.co.nz

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HISTORICAL CORNER

Francis of Assisi introduced the world to Christmas 800years ago

‘Yes, St. Francis of Assisi introduced the world to the live Nativity scene (crib

or *crèche*) at Greccio, Italy, in 1223, marking its 800th anniversary in 2023, to

help people visualize Jesus's humble birth, a tradition that evolved from his

vision of Bethlehem and spread globally, influencing how Christmas is

celebrated with manger scenes.

What St. Francis Did

Inspired by the Holy Land: After a pilgrimage, Francis wanted to experience

the poverty and humility of Jesus's birth.

Created a Live Scene: In a cave in Greccio on Christmas Eve, he arranged a

manger with hay, an ox, and an ass, and had people play Mary, Joseph, and

other biblical figures.

Emphasised Humility: His goal was to bring the reality of the Incarnation (God

becoming human) to life, making God's love tangible and relatable.

The Impact

Sparked a Tradition: This event became the first Nativity scene, a practice that

quickly spread through the Franciscan order and beyond.

Global Celebration: Today, Nativity scenes (cribs or crèches) featuring

figurines or live actors are cherished in churches and homes worldwide, a direct

legacy of Francis's innovation.

While he didn't invent the idea of the Nativity, St. Francis created the first

tangible, living representation, making the Christmas story deeply personal and

visual for everyone, a tradition celebrated for 800 years’. Ref. Google AI

VISIT THE KAURI MUSEUM - MATAKOHE

This Christmas season and explore somewhere special together - among

towering kauri logs, old-school tools and treasured family stories, The Kauri

Museum is a place where memories come alive for all ages.

Ph: 09-431 7417 Web: kaurimuseum.com

5 Church Road R D 1, Matakohe, New Zealand, 0593

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

Kaiwaka Bugle - 15 December 2025

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A visit to Ottaway's Christmas lights, blow-ups and snow is a true delight - on

SH1 Kaiwaka - supporting our Kaiwaka Fire Brigade (parking at Caltex).

Our local folk have also received an invitation to visit the

Christmas light displays in Waipu. One, Lindsay Gallie at

17 Braemar Lane Waipu, (switched off at 10.30pm), and

two, Angela and Graham Hargreaves at 55 Helmsdale Rd

Waipu - entrance by

the snowman (lights

turned

from

8.30pm).

Ken Urquhart

BSurv Licensed Cadastral

Surveyor

KMU

Surveys Ltd

467 Bickerstaffe Road

RD 2

Maungaturoto 0587

Ph 09 431 8705

Mob 021 161 2344

kenurquhart@xtra.co.nz

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

KAIWAKA SCHOOL PTA

The Kaiwaka School Parents Teachers Assn may

be small, but we’re a dedicated team who bring

extra fun, support, and opportunities to our

school through fundraising! We’d love to share a snapshot of what an incredible

year it’s been.

This year has been buzzing with energy and success. From selling advertising

signage along the bottom fence to our Cookie Time, Hot Cross Buns and Oxford

Pies fundraisers, plus sizzling up a storm at community and school sausage

sizzles. We also hosted a super-fun Movie Night and an unforgettable

Halloween Disco. While these events help raise funds, our favourite part is

seeing the kids enjoying time together outside the classroom.

Thanks to your support, we’ve been able to provide wet-day classroom

activities, giving teachers funds to stock up on games for winter. We also

supplied participation prizes for KidzBop, ice blocks at school events,

contributed to Waka Prizes and Book Parade prizes, funded new pois for Kapa

Haka and the new beautiful artwork you would have seen displayed at

Prizegiving for the new building, and we also cover the trophies for prizegiving

as well as Year 6 leavers books.

As we head into 2026, we’re excited to be a sponsor for Duffy Books, and

continuing working with Principal Sharlene and the amazing teaching team to

make our school an even better place for our tamariki. ~ Kaiwaka School PTA.

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

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KAIWAKA SPORTS ASSOCIATION

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 021638012
E: pointcurtiscc@outlook.com



RUGBY-Senior

Beven Thomas 021 342 345
E: otamateahawksrugby@gmail.com



RUGBY- IMB and 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

KAIPARA BASKETBALL

Recently we had our 4th Annual Prize-giving for Kaipara Basketball at the

Kaiwaka Sports Complex.

It was a great chance to celebrate our rangatahi and our older players, supporters,

coaches and referees. A special shoutout to two of our original ballers from

2017, Anahera Worsfold (photo below) and Spencer Vinnels, who have had

offers from colleges in the USA. More to come

from these two Kaipara OGs.

Kaipara Basketball Assn Prize Winners for 2025:

Year 7/8 - Girls: MIP - Marley Sheppard; MVP -

Kira Barlow; DPOTY - Sula Lucich

Year 7/8 - Boys: MIP - Zavier May; MVP -

Zavier May; DPOTY - Tane Dewes

Year 9/10 - Girls: MIP - Esme Worsfold; MVP -

Ashlee Fraser; DPOTY - Iraia Luke

Year 9/10 - Boys: MIP - Coby Rudolph; MVP -

Liam Brennan; DPOTY - Ethan Barlow

Secondary School - Girls: MIP - Natasha

Kaltak; MVP - Anahera Worsfold; DPOTY -

Keira Morris

Secondary School - Boys: MIP - Joaquin Hare;

MVP - Johnathan Karl; DPOTY - Isaiah Pere

Representative Player of the Year

Girls - Georgia Barnes

Boys - Jordan Davis

Senior Men - MIP - Kael Donaldson; MVP -

Spencer Vinnels; DPOTY - Kalem Tana

Senior Women

MIP - Keira Morris; MVP - Anahera Worsfold;

DPOTY - Georgia Barnes

Most promising player - Jordan Davis

Coach of the year - Pamela Minett

Referee of the year - Eli Pere photo right

Spirit of Kaipara cup - Sarah Lucich

MIP - Most Improved Player, MVP Most Valuable

Player, DPOTY Defensive Player of the Year

Thanks to everyone involved in basketball for

another successful year, especially to all the

parents and volunteers who drive people around, sign up and show up to

trainings and events and show their support on the sidelines.

For those who are keen to be involved next year, check out our Player/Referee/

Coach/Volunteer sign-up forms for each new Kaipara club.

TOP of the ROCK!

Kaiwaka Sports Association’s Annual Multi-sport Event

Sunday 15th March 2026

Running or walking routes

5km or 10km, around two lakes and up the

Brynderwyn track to 360

fantastic views

Kids Fun Bike Ride for un.11 years.

Spot prizes, Prizegiving and entertainment at KSA Complex



Entries

open

January – check on

website or Facebook page

This an important

fundraiser for KSA.

Contact Jennie or Lish for

more information.

Community helpers are

most welcome to the

TOTR meeting on

Wednesday

11 February, 6pm

at KSA

KSA INFO:

KSA Bookings contact: Sophie,

021025 48044

ksa4bookings@mail.com

KSA President:

ksa.pres23@gmail.com

Alicia Reynolds

KSA Secretary:

ksa.sec3@gmail.com

FACEBOOK PAGE:

Kaiwaka Sports Complex

WEBSITE:

www.kaiwakasport.co.nz

www.kaiwaka.co.nz

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Eclectic Boutique

99 Gibbons Rd,

Kaiwaka

Contact Trish

for buying or

selling

021 2140 522

09 431 2193

Large selection of:

Open Thursday - Monday 10am – 4pm

Cash, Eftpos or Direct Debit available

KAIWAKA LIBRARY

DARGAVILLE BOOK SWAP

We had a great day the other week taking all the old

Dargaville books back and selecting the new ones. They're

now on the shelves waiting to be borrowed - come and take

a look, there's some excellent choices there. Many thanks to

the members of the library team who helped out with this

massive effort.

DVDS AND BOOKS FOR SALE

Looking for cheap entertainment? We have discarded books

and DVDs for sale - 50c each, 3 for a dollar, or 20 for

$2.50. Bargain! Come take a look and bring some coins

with you.

BOOK REVIEW

Since my last report I've not read as

much - partly 'cos this report is

earlier than usual, and partly 'cos my

current book is taking me a while to

get through, but I'm really enjoying

it. So I only have a couple to report

on:

The Last Wizards' Ball and All The

Dead Shall Weep, the 5th and 6th

books in the Gunnie Rose series by Charlaine Harris

(pictured). I've yet to meet a Charlaine Harris book I didn't

like, and these are no different. Start the series at #1 An

Easy Death as Lizbeth's life develops along the way.

You can place holds on these and any other borrowable

items in the libraries across the district via the library app

on your smartphone, or via Enterprise*. Ask us if you need

assistance, we're happy to help.

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS

We will be open on the Monday of Christmas week 4pm to

6pm as usual, then closed until the Monday after New

Year's, 5th January when we'll be open for the normal 4pm

to 6pm, and our usual hours after that**.

In the run-up to the holidays, books borrowed where the

usual due date is when we will be closed will be

automatically extended to 5 January, so items won't go

overdue over the holidays.

You can still return items you've finished with while we're

closed - use the returns slot by the main doors (the ones

facing Kaiwaka Four Square). I will be emptying the box

periodically, so it doesn't get too full.

The library's phone*** will still be answered - it diverts to

my mobile if it's not picked up in the library, so let it ring if

you need to call.

The library team wishes you a good, happy, and safe festive

season, and we look forward to seeing you in the new year.

See you in the library! ~Wendy

Kaiwaka Library, cnr State Highway 1 and Kaiwaka Mangawhai Road.

PO Box 89, Kaiwaka 0542. ***Phone 4312 539.

Email kaiwaka.library@gmail.com **Open Wed-Sat 10am-2pm, Mon 4-

6pm. Free membership is available to all residents in the Kaiwaka

area. https://www.facebook.com/KaiwakaLibrary

*Enterprise: http://kaipara.kotui.org.nz/

HOLY TRINITY CHURCH

Maungaturoto members have created a special Bethlehem

scene at the front of Holy Trinity church - is made of

cardboard and milk/cream bottles (with a little tinsel and

lights added.) Church is open between 8am and 5pm daily.

There is also a Memory tree at the back.

Happy Christmas to you all ~

Eileen

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WHAT’S ON

PLEASE ~ do let us know what is on - or what is

NOT on at the moment!

emailkaiwakabugle@kaiwaka.co.nz

Advertising in WHAT’S ON is FREE

2026

*10Jan~ Pt.Curtis CC Annual Boat Ramp Picnic

*28Jan~ Otamatea High Term 1 begins -Y 7& Y 13 &

new students

*29Jan~ Otamatea High All year levels to attend

*2Feb~ Term One begins Kaiwaka Primary School

*11Feb~ Top of the Rock meet KSA, 6pm

*18Feb~ Kaiwaka Can Meet , Archie Bull 5.30pm

*15Mar~ KSA TOP OF THE ROCK Event

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

MCC = 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 - available at

Kaiwaka Four Square , Mangawhai New World (Kaurilands 09

4392146); ONLY Blue and Yellow bags picked up on Oneriri

Road.

 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 SINGERS -Tuesdays, 1.30pm Ranburn, Waipu

All welcome. Enquiries Ph. 0274847576

 KNITTING FOR WHANGAREI HOSPITAL - 2nd Tuesday in

month, Archie Bull Hall 10am Ph 4314827

*PILATES - HAKARU HALL - Tuesday 9.30am Qualified

Instructor Ph. 0220643965

 PT CURTIS CRUISING CLUB - Ph: 02108363006 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

* YOGA - St. John Hall - Tuesday 6 pm, Carla, 021 2968794

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 or go

to www.justiceofthepeace.org.nz

Marriage Celebrants: Holly Attwood 021 08784088;

Y Osborne; C. Rosseels, D. Muskett -Osborne

Funeral Celebrant: Theresa Sjoquist 021 577 503

LOCAL SERVICES

*Emergencies - Ambulance, Fire, Police - dial 111

*Non-urgent Police phone 105

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, Whangarei 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.Ph4312629 Except Public Holidays. 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 or Pastor Paul Visit us at www.facebook.com/

kaiwakachurch



St Paul's Anglican Church 2nd Sun. & 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



CauseWay Church Mangawhai: Sundays 10.15am, Ulrich Drive,

Mangawhai Ph: 09 4314782 . www.causewaychurch.org.nz

Next Bugle Deadline Friday 23 January 2026

Boaties on the Kaipara Harbour are able to

communicate freely and easily with

Coastguard

North Kaipara via VHF Channels 07 and 61. You

can also contact Coastguard on your cell phone by

dialling *500.