Bugle 2026-01

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Kaiwaka Bugle

26 January 2026

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No.1

26 January 2026

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Valerie Robinson MNZM —

Member of the New Zealand

Order of Merit —

has been recognised in the New Year

Honours

for

her

outstanding

contribution to sport.

Known to many as Val Robinson, she

is a highly accomplished New Zealand

sportswoman, with an impressive

career as a multi–New Zealand

champion athlete and a lifelong

contributor to the development of

orienteering, particularly among young

people.

Born Valerie Tantrum, Val Robinson

grew up in Kaiwaka and attended local

schools. She began her sporting

journey with the Kaiwaka Athletic

Club, where her early talent was

evident. A treasured photograph (above) from 1956 shows Val

competing in the broad jump at the Kaiwaka Athletics Day.

Robinson went on to become one of New Zealand

’

s leading

athletes, competing at the highest levels. Her achievements

include representing New Zealand at the 1970 Commonwealth

Games in Edinburgh, where she placed sixth in the women

’

1500 metres.

In the early 1970s, Val and her husband John Robinson —

also

a life member and former national coach —

became involved in

the then

emerging sport of orienteering. Robinson was a

member of the first New Zealand team to attend an Orienteering

World Championships, held in Scotland in 1976.

While her competitive achievements were significant, Robinson

is perhaps best known for her tireless work developing

orienteering at grassroots level. She has been a passionate

advocate for youth participation, particularly in the Counties

Manukau

region,

running

school

based

‘

To all those who visited our Christmas Lights and made a Donation to the Kaiwaka Fire Brigade,

Many thanks. $3547 was raised. Our local Volunteer Fire Brigade members give a fantastic service

to our community

fires, accidents, medical incidents are all part of what they do for our

community.

Special thanks Kaiwaka Food

Mart for their donation, and

Ramon and Manpreet from

Caltex for their donation and

letting people park. We look

forward to seeing everybody in

December

’. ~

Pam and Mark

Ottaway.

Photo left: Fire Chief Bowmar and

Crew on hand to receive the donation.

THANK YOU FOR THE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

NEW YEAR HONOURS

Continued on page 7

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ABOUT TOWN



Thank you Mark and Pam Ottaway for your brilliant Christmas light display.



Looking forward to KSA Top of the Rock annual fundraiser Sunday 22 March.

Registration forms available at Kaiwaka Four Square and online at

www.kaiwakasport.co.nz (note it is just sport

no S

at the end). On their New

Year Honours

’

Awards



Sadly two significant Kaiwaka residents have recently passed away

Martha

Nathan and John McClean (Rev.)



Congratulations Toa Henderson on attaining selection in the Shearing Sports

New Zealand team. He will compete at the 2026 Golden Shears Shearing and

Wool handling World Championships

–

March in Masterton.



Kaiwaka Movies

Friday 30 January

“

The Roses

”

the first KWMH movie for

2026



Worth a look: The Otamatea High Magazine is a wonderful record of the

school

’

s 2025 activities

see https://www.otamatea.school.nz/



For fun too: The

Paparoa A&P Show

Saturday 7 February

One of the

longest running A&P show in the North Island. Exceptional Family Fun!



Get Washed Ltd is under new ownership. We wish new owners Izabela

partner Ryan (Get Washed 2025 Ltd) great washing! Thank you, Amanda and

Troy for your years of great business



St Valentine's Day

14 February.



The Otamatea HAWKS players were

pleased to

welcome Simon Parker to their latest training

he ran

the boys, and then proudly presented the club with a

signed All Blacks jersey

a moment that won

’

t be

forgotten anytime soon.



Kaiwaka Market

at the St John Hall

fortnightly

9am

2pm. Stall spots cost $10, message their

Facebook page to book

Next date 7 February



Bugle

can

seen

colour

www.kaiwaka.co.nz



All enquiries for editorial or printing the Bugle

welcome! ~

Lindsey and Lindell

For Valentine

’

s Day:

“

A kiss is a lovely trick designed by

nature to stop speech when words become superfluous.

” ~

Ingrid Bergman

KAIWAKA BUGLE NO. 1

26 JANUARY 2026

CONTENTS:

Page 3: Public Notices, Classified

Page 5: Weather; RYALT

Page 7: New Year Honours; SK

Massage

Page 9: Hippy; Spotted About Town

Page 11: Kaiwaka Sports Assn

Page 13: Scottish Country Dancing

Page 15: Kaiwaka School

Page 17: Life Energy Solutions

Page 19: Library; Evolve

Bugle 2 will appear 23 February

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Ph: 0272724137

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Square.

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PROVERBS 17: 6

Old men are proud of

their

grandchildren,

just as boys are

proud of their

fathers.

At Kaiwaka War Memorial Hall .

Adults $10, Kids (under 16) $5, Family Pass (2 adults + 3 children) $25

KAIWAKA BUGLE

FRIDAY

DEADLINES

2026:

23 January

20 February

2 March

2 April

2 May

2 June

2 July

2 August

2 September

2 October

2 November

12 December

THE ROSES

Friday 30 January7.30 pm

Life seems easy for picture

perfect couple Theo and

Ivy (Benedict Cumberpatch and Olivia Colman):

successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids.

However, a tinderbox of fierce competition and

hidden resentments soon emerge when Theo's career

nosedives and Ivy's own ambitions take off.

TRAIN DREAMS

Friday 13 February 7.30pm

Robert Grainier (Joel Edgerton) a logger helping to

expand the railways across America lives all of his

years in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, working

on the land, helping to create a new world at the turn of

the 20th century. This movie was named as one of the

top ten films of 2025 by both the

National Board of

Review

and the

American Film Institute.

THE

GREAT LILLIAN HALL

Friday 27 February 7.30pm

For Movie updates search Facebook:

‘

Kaiwaka

Community Movies

’.

www.kaiwaka.co.nz

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PUBLIC NOTICES

CLASSIFIED

HINAMOKI ESTATE MANAGER

JOB REQUIRED

An opportunity has risen for an experienced

‘

handy

person

’

to become the new Hinamoki Estate manager.

This role will suit someone who likes to work outdoors,

has skills with planting, mowing and maintaining a large

area of land, and who is able to liaise effectively with

different groups of people.

This is a part time position and there is flexibility with the

hours. Currently, some of the estate

’

s maintenance is

completed by external contractors and there is an

assumption that this will continue

Being local and able to work on site is essential. Start date

from March/April 26, although the position will remain

open until filled.

For questions, requests for a detailed Job Description and

Hinamoki Estate Information sheet, please contact us.

Submissions with current CV, questions and requests to

dave.clarke@waicomm.co.nz

(Chair, Hinamoki Estate Residents Society ).

Two concerts at ABSURDISTAN, Kaiwaka:

Thursday 19 FEB 7pm: THE BACK OF BEYOND with

Craig Denham (accordion, keys, whistles), Nathan Torvic

(guitar/bass, mandolin) and Dough Brush (percussion). This

will be a great opportunity for dancing...

Sunday 1st MARCH 3.30pm: SEEL & SANDERS NZ

TOUR 2026 with Alex Seel London

based guitarist

songwriter and Jon Sanders (bouzuki) an exhilarating and

dynamic

show!

Both concerts $25 cash at the door. More

info Prasado 02102698365

KAIWAKA

WHANGAREI

HOSPITAL

KNITTING GROUP

first meeting 10th February,

10am in the Archie Bull Hall behind St Pauls Church.

All are welcome so come along and see what we do.

Join us for a coffee and a cake. For more information

contact Gale Matheson 0274149576

KAIWAKA ST JOHN STORE

Hope everyone fared well thru the crazy weather.

We have a table of second

hand Electrical Items

that have been checked and tagged (1 month

warrantee) at the Kaiwaka Markets every second

Saturday. We also have a range at the Store.

We have a few TV's that are available

if interested please

phone 0274627567,

We are currently

NOT

accepting the following:

CLOTHING, LINEN OR BOOKS

Please also check the list of things we cannot accept.

If you are not sure a quick phone call will set you straight.

Please do not leave anything outside the shop when we are

closed. Deliveries during opening hours only.

Definitely NO CAR SEATS & PUSHCHAIRS as these

cost us to dispose of.

Store Hours: Tuesday to Friday 10 to 3pm and

every Saturday 10 to 2pm

1919 State Highway 1

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

OTAMATEA REPERTORY

THEATRE

ORT has secured the rights to produce Mary Poppins JR

later in the year.

This will be a great family

favourite.

You can check out all of the

roles and the synopsis online at

our website

https://ort.org.nz

Performance dates will

be 10

19 July

(in the

school holidays between Terms

Two and Three)

Auditions will be held

on 7 and 8 March

TOP of the ROCK!

Kaiwaka Sports Association

’

Annual Multi

sport Event

Sunday 22nd

March 2026

Starts Pakeho Road/Baldrock Rd Kaiwaka

Running or walking routes

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

Brynderwyn track to 360

fantastic views

Kids Fun Bike Ride for under 11 years.

Spot prizes, Prizegiving and entertainment at KSA

For more info FACEBOOK:

‘

Top Of The Rock Kaiwaka

’

Registration forms online www.kaiwakasport.co.nz or

Kaiwaka Four Square

Contact Jennie or Lish for more information.

Community helpers are most welcome to the

TOTR

meeting on

Wednesday 11 February, 6pm at

Kaiwaka Sports Association complex lounge

14 Gibbons Rd Kaiwaka

www.kaiwaka.co.nz

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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

DECEMBER and 2025

I trust you have all had a reasonably

good start to 2026.

It didn

’

t seem like it but December at

our place was quite a wet month. The

days between the rainy days were very

hot and drying.

Over ten days I

recorded 107.5ml

. Most of the rain fell

either in the beginning of the month or

near the end of the month.

Derek, Hakaru, recorded

74ml for the

month of December over 15 days

The amount of rain recorded at our

place for the year of

2025 was

1936.5m

l and Derek recorded

1645ml

in the Hakaru Valley.

The

highest amount recorded in any

one year at our place was in 2023

with a total of 2883ml recorded over

199

days.

The least annual rainfall recorded at

our place was in

2015 when I

recorded 1008.5ml over 97 days

Until next month, please take care

Karen

ST PAUL

’

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

RURAL YOUTH AND ADULT

LITERACY TRUST

You

’

re probably not actively thinking about how great it is

to be able to read this right now.

Unfortunately, approximately one in ten Kiwis struggle

with literacy on a daily basis.

Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust (RYALT) works hard to

make this shameful statistic a thing of the past by providing

online coaching and support. Despite receiving no government funding, RYALT

provides teaching specifically tailored to those that find writing and reading

difficult in isolated areas. Amazing volunteer coaches around the country

regularly connect with students to provide skilled assistance to those in need.

In Kaiwaka and other rural areas, it is sadly all too common for those with low

literacy to employ work

around tactics, trying to avoid the regrettable stigma.

This

depresses

self

worth,

reduces social mobility and can

prevent independence.

RYALT

’

s super team of

volunteers receive training to

aid in supporting students with a

diverse set of needs. Many

students have dyslexia or had to

leave school at a young age to

care for family members.

‘

’

m really passionate about

RYALT

’

s cause, and love

spreading the word as a

volunteer

community

ambassador. If you think you

could be a coach (no teaching

experience

necessary),

volunteer or want to donate to

the Rural Youth and Adult

Literacy Trust, please head to

https://adultliteracy.ac.nz/,

(rory@kaiparafarmvets.co.nz)

or call 0800 891

339’.

Rory Dean is a local vet with

Kaipara Farm Vets and author.

His book

“

Adventures of a

Country Vet

”

earns money for

the RYALT cause.

www.kaiwaka.co.nz

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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

GROUNDED WELLNESS, LOCAL CARE:

Meet Scott of SK Massage

In a small rural community like ours, looking after yourself often comes second

to looking after everything else. That

’

s where SK Massage, based at Takahoa Bay

in Kaiwaka, offers something quietly valuable —

a local place to slow down,

reconnect, and take care of your wellbeing.

Scott, the therapist behind SK Massage, is a New Zealand

trained and qualified

Swedish massage therapist and allied health practitioner. His approach is

professional yet down

earth, combining skilled massage therapy with a

genuine focus on the whole person —

not just tight muscles or sore spots.

Rather than offering a one

size

fits

all treatment, Scott works with each client to

understand what

’

s happening in their body and life. His philosophy is simple:

when the mind, body, and energy are supported together, people feel more

balanced, grounded, and able to move through life with greater ease.

SK Massage offers a range of tailored treatments, including relaxation massage,

deep tissue work, myofascial release, pregnancy massage, and hot stone therapy.

Sessions range from short 30

minute treatments to longer, more immersive

sessions, allowing clients to choose what best suits their needs and schedule.

Open Sunday through Thursday 10:30

5pm, bookings can be made online or via

text message.

Clients often comment on the calm, welcoming atmosphere and Scott

’

s ability to

listen and adapt each session

accordingly.

Whether

you

’

managing the physical demands of

rural work, feeling the effects of

stress, or simply wanting some time to

reset, SK Massage provides thoughtful

care close to home.

Located at Takahoa Bay, SK Massage

is proud to serve Kaiwaka and

surrounding Kaipara communities,

offering a local space dedicated to

rest, recovery, and wellbeing.

“

I believe wellbeing comes from treating the whole person

when mind, body,

and energy are in balance, everything else feels easier

.” ~

Scott, SK Massage

programmes and coaching hundreds of

students and teachers over several

decades.

Her leadership and service to the sport

have been widely recognised. Val and

John Robinson donated trophies for the

secondary schools

’

championships in

1987, which continue to be contested

today. She received the Services to

New Zealand Orienteering Award in

2002 and was named Coach of the Year

in both 1994 and 2011. In 2019, she

was made a Life Member of

Orienteering New Zealand and also

holds life membership with the Counties Manukau Orienteering Club.

Orienteering has been a family passion, with Robinson

’

s daughter Tania going on

to become a world

class orienteer in her own right.

Val Robinson is widely respected for her dedication, humility and commitment to

ensuring the long

term growth of sport in New Zealand —

particularly by

inspiring and supporting the next generation.

Val

’

parents, Ella and Dick Tantrum of Hakaru, were the instigators of the

Kaiwaka Athletic Club in the early 1950s

Family Photo

above right: A recent photo of Val running in the NZ Championships, Hawke's Bay

AND Robyn Bruce

has been awarded a King

’

s Service

Medal (KSM) for service to youth and sport.

ROBYN BRUCE:

‘

A huge congratulations to Robyn Bruce on receiving the

King's Service Medal in the 2026 New Year Honours list

for services to youth

and sport. Robyn has spent many years supporting the youth of our community

but most particularly in Duke of Edinburgh awards where a huge number of her

students have gained Gold. Great to see such tireless mahi acknowledged.

’ ~

Eileen.

Photo

above left: In Wellington, HRH Prince Edward presenting Robyn with an Exceptional

Service Award in 2023

NEW YEAR HONOURS

...

continued from page 1

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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

SPOTTED AROUND TOWN

Photos (clockwise): At Kaiwaka School

removal of the macrocarpa tree stump,

and foundations of the new school library; great turn out for the first Otamatea

Hawks training

in the thunderstorms;

Hakaru bridge in flood Wednesday 21

January. Thank you to Kaiwaka

Sports Association and Kaiwaka

Emergency Response Group for

opening the pavilion lounge for

shelter.

HIPPY KAIPARA

FREE LEARNING PROGRAM

Kia Ora, my name is Kim, and I am the HIPPY Coordinator

with Great Potentials Foundation for the Kaipara District.

I relocated to the Kaipara over 6 years ago with my young

family and have enjoyed our change in lifestyle from urban to

rural. I am qualified in Early Childhood Education with many

years of experience with all age groups.

HIPPY (Home Interaction Programme for Parents and Youngsters) is a FREE

home

based learning programme

which has been designed to support

parents to prepare their children for

success in education. Parents are

provided with a HIPPY box filled

resources to help them to complete a

weekly workbook.

The program takes 10

15 minutes a

day, 5 times per week.

The HIPPY curriculum is designed

and linked to Te Whāriki and the

New Zealand Curriculum. The

workbooks and activities develop

both the cognitive and non

cognitive

skills that are essential for children

to become competent and confident

learners.

We have been working alongside

other local organisations such as

Plunket and Te Ha Oranga to help

bring HIPPY into the local

community.

We are currently enrolling for Term

1 2026, with limited spaces

available.

If you are interested in learning more

about the programme, please get in

touch with Kim on 027 258 4384 or kim.mcdonald@greatpotentials.org.nz

www.kaiwaka.co.nz

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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: ksa.bookings@mail.com

or text 021 025 48044

NEXT MEETING

Tuesday 11

February, 6pm Top of the Rock

2026

, followed by KSA meeting

Ideas and Helpers needed.

Contact Jennie for more information.

See the sports Clubs FACEBOOK

pages for their latest messages.

FACEBOOK:

‘

Top Of The Rock

Kaiwaka

’

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

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

PT CURTIS CRUISING CLUB

OPEN FISHING COMPETITION

ALL WELCOME –

7 & 8

MARCH 2026

Followed Sunday by a Fish Auction

FISHING

: from 6am Saturday 7 March to 6pm Sunday 8 March

Rod & reel or handline only, max 2 hooks; No nets, longlines, kontikis or kites;

MPI rules apply (Snapper min 32cm); All people on boats must be entered

WEIGH IN

6pm Saturday & Sunday, Three Furlongs Bar & Grill, Kaiwaka (around the

back)

Species: Snapper, Kahawai, Kingfish, Crayfish; Max two of each species per

angler per day; Fish must be gilled and gutted. No late weigh

ins; ins. In the

event of two or more fish the same weight –

the first fished.

PRIZES

Snapper cash prizes: 1st $300 | 2nd $200 | 3rd $100

Kingfish, Kahawai & Crayfish: prizes 1st–

rd: $300 CASH –

Snapper Average

Weight Prize

PRIZE GIVING

Sunday 8 March, 6.30pm –

Three Furlongs; Winners must be present

ENTRY FEE

: Senior $20

REGISTER

by 11pm, 6 March:

Text Carol 021 638 012 | Jodi 021 465 266 | Pongo 021 083 63006

Cash at weigh

in or internet banking 12 3094 0008233 00 –

Reference: your

name/s.

The Point Curtis Cruising Club Inc. accepts no liability for any damage or loss of belongings or

injury to any person.

Decision of the weighmaster is final.

CLUB REPORTS

OTAMATEA HAWKS:

Committee Update

A changing of the guard at our 2025

AGM

Bevan Thomas has stepped

down as Chairman after several years of

dedicated leadership, with Michael

Tovine stepping into the role. Thank

you, Bevan, for everything you

’

ve done

to guide the club forward.

2025

6 Committee:

Chairman: Michael Tovine

Treasurer: Bevan Thomas

Secretary: Kelly Ockwell

Senior Club Captain: Sam Best

Junior Club Captain: Jody Walker

’

re looking forward to another

awesome year ahead with our men

rejoining the Premier Competition and

our wāhine and rangatahi looking strong

for 2026.

KAIWAKA FITNESS CENTER

2026 MEMBERSHIP PRICING

Due to a significant increase in

expenses we are increasing our prices

for 2026. We have not increased our

memberships for over two years but we

can no longer sustain current expenses.

New prices as follows:

Regular

membership

$250

for

renewing members who already have a

key. $280 for membership plus key.

Senior over 65

$100 for renewals who

already have a key. $130 for

membership plus key.

High

school students under 18

$120 for

renewals who already have a key. $150

for membership plus key.

6 months regular

150 (plus 30 if need

key)

6 month senior

50 (plus 30 for key)

6 month student

70 (plus 30 for key).

BASKETBALL:

See Facebook

‘

Kaipara Basketball

Association

’

for upcoming 2026 Season

www.kaiwaka.co.nz

Kaiwaka Bugle

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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

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.

www.kaiwaka.co.nz

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KAIWAKA SCHOOL

News from the Principal

: ‘

’

re so excited to

welcome everyone back to school this year! Some

of our staff have already been busy preparing, and teachers

’

only days are from

the 27th to the 29th of January. During these days, we

’

ll be attending workshops

on the new maths curriculum, learning more about supporting students with

sensory needs, and reviewing our school policies and procedures together.

Our

students return on Monday 2nd of February

, and we

’

ll start the day with

a powhiri to warmly welcome all our new students, whanau, and staff. The pool

is open, so please remember to pack swimming gear for your children!

On Waitangi Day (Friday the 6th of February), our school will be performing

some Kapa Haka waiata at Te Hana Te Ao Mārama's fun day for whanau

come

along and cheer on our talented students!

Plus, our

Whanau Fun Day

is on Friday, the 13th of February.

’

d love for you to join us at school for a shared lunch and some fun games

with your children.

PRIZE GIVING

We ended 2025 on a high note with a

wonderful Prize Giving

, celebrating our

students

’

achievements with whanau and friends. The event was made even more

special by a

beautiful quilt, lovingly created by Renea Campbell from our old

Kapa Haka uniforms

, and the addition of native trees from Rural Design (as

seen on stage at the Prizegiving in the KWMH). It was a truly memorable

occasion

thank you to everyone who helped make it so special!

BUILDING PROJECTS

’

re thrilled about the

building projects happening this year

Not only are we getting a

brand

new library

which we can

’

t wait to fill with

eager readers

but also a fantastic multipurpose room that connects to the library

and a dedicated office for our Learning Support Coordinator. The multipurpose

room will be perfect for our Garden

Table program, assemblies, and Kapa

Haka practices, and it

’

s conveniently located near our orchard and veggie garden.

’

re aiming to have everything ready by July, so keep an eye out for our

celebration! Reading and a love of books are at the heart of our school, and our

new library will inspire our children on their reading journey.

’

re looking forward to a fantastic 2026 together!

Please feel free to contact us or join in the fun

’

d love to have you involved!

’

re always looking for volunteers to help with our Garden

Table program

(gardening or cooking) or to

read with our students. Your

support

makes

big

difference!

Sharlene McCormick

Photos: Top left

special gold

and black quilt; Staff on stage at

prizegiving; the new library

begins!

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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26 January 2026

Page 17

LIFE ENERGY SOLUTIONS

David and Margie Slinger have moved

their home and

wellness business to Kaiwaka, this has taken ten long years

but has been a get opportunity to meet people, make friends

and to realize what a great community Kaiwaka has.

Their 25

year

old

business has their

unique products are

made in N.Z. and

shipped throughout

the world but the

home market is

very important to

them

with

the

opportunity

personal interaction

their

presentations and

workshops.

Life Energy Solutions is where science meets soul.

The principles of Quantum physics are used in their

solutions to protect people and animals from EMF, to

promote better sleep, alleviate night terrors, and balance

personal energy systems for good physically, mentally, and

spiritually health and well

being.

The QSB/ Wave is David

’

s invention,

developed and

rigorously tested over fifteen years is based on the work of

Nikola Tesla and Peter Gariaev. They deliver frequencies

that provide healing for the body in a unique way. A recent

international trial with 22 autistic children saw some

amazing results which brought new insights and hope to all.

David and Margie state that they have only just scratched the

surface of endless possibilities for healing and health issues

–

even anti

aging!

Theirs is a family run business with their daughter

law Jo

Beer at the Office

’

s helm.

You will never get AI answering your call if you ring. We

are real people who now live and work on your doorstep

who care, want to listen, advise and help you.

David and Margie

www.kaiwaka.co.nz

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26 January 2026

Page 19

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 LIBRARY

WELCOME TO 2026

We hope you had a good festive season, and maybe a bit of a holiday. And that

you managed okay in all the rain last week

my rain gauge recorded over 100mm

(6½ inches) in the two and a half days of downpours.

IT IS FREE TO JOIN THE LIBRARY

There is no cost to join our library, or any of the others in

the district (Mangawhai, Maungaturoto, Paparoa,

Dargaville). Sign up at

Enterprise*

to get started, then

bring your ID (such as a driver's license) into the library to

get your card. Or just come in with your ID, and we can do

it all for you.

If you want to borrow from our

digital library

before you

can get in with your ID, select "digital only" when you sign

up, and you can begin borrowing from those collections

immediately. Bring your ID in when you're ready, and we

can sort the card and you can start borrowing the physical

items (books, jigsaws, DVDs and more).

BOOK REVIEWS

Liz has recommended a couple of books recently. She writes...

Dancing with Bees by Anna Maynard

An easy, absorbing read with real

substance, Dancing with Bees is a love story

but it

’

s also about life, friendship,

family, and what happens when you lose your way and quietly begin to find it

again. Anna Maynard

’

s character development is particularly beautiful, making

the story feel intimate and genuine rather than rushed. As a debut novel, it shows

great depth and confidence and leaves you looking forward to what this author

writes next.

Dire Bound by Sable Sorensen

Described as Fourth

Wing meets The Hunger Games,

Dire Bound is the first

book in the Wolves of Ruin series

and a fast

paced dark

romantasy. The story follows Meryn Cooper, a strong,

determined young woman bound to a feral dire wolf who

refuses to communicate, in a world where everything is a

competition and everyone has something to hide. With

fierce characters, sharp banter and high stakes where

failure is not an option, Dire Bound is a great pick for fans

of action

driven fantasy romance.

My latest read was

When The Moon Hits Your Eye by

John Scalzi

. Scalzi has put an awful lot of thought into the

consequences of the moon turning to cheese! And the result

is an hilarious tale that kept me entertained from start to finish. If you've been

curious about science fiction but didn't quite know where to start, this would be a

very soft introduction to that genre that will make you laugh. Scalzi says he's

getting back into space with aliens and spaceships with his next book, and I look

forward to that, but in the meantime, he's had this lovely little interlude with The

Kaiju Preservation Society, Starter Villains, and now this one, which have all

been fantastic

little

ridiculous reads.

All of the books mentioned here are on the shelves in our

library. Place a hold in the library app or in Enterprise*, to

have it put aside for you to collect.

See you in the library, Wendy! Ph: 4312 539. Open Wed

Sat 10am

2pm,

Mon 4

6pm. *Enterprise: http://kaipara.kotui.org.nz/

EVOLVE HOLISTIC

HEALTH HUB

We invite the community

to visit the Evolve Holistic

Health hub which is holding its first monthly Hub at St

Johns hall in Kaiwaka (opposite 4 Square) on

Saturday,

14th February, from 9:30 am to 2 pm. Free entry

A range of products and services will be available for the

mind, body, and soul.

Evolve is all about community, where people can meet

holistic health practitioners, learn about different alternative

modalities, and purchase natural goods.

If you'd like to find out more

information, please check out our

Facebook page, Evolve Holistic

Health Hub, or our email is

evolveholistichealthhub@proton.me

If you feel you will fit in and are

interested in having a stall. Please

get in touch, we'd love to hear from

you! ~

Rebekah & Lynda

www.kaiwaka.co.nz

Kaiwaka Bugle

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WHAT

’

S ON

PLEASE ~ do let us know what is on

what is NOT on at the moment

email kaiwakabugle@kaiwaka.co.nz

Advertising on WHAT

’

S ON is FREE

*28Jan~ Otamatea High Term 1 begins

Y 7& Y 13 &

new students

*29Jan~ Otamatea High All year levels to attend

*30Jan~

Movie

‘

The ROSES

’

7.30pm KWMH

*2Feb~ Term One begins Kaiwaka Primary School

*7Feb~Kaiwaka Market

3pm

*11Feb~ Top of the Rock meet KSA, 6pm & 7pm

*13Feb~

Movie

‘

TRAIN DREAMS

’

7.30pm KWMH

*14Feb~St Valentines Day

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

*27Feb~

Movie

‘

The Great Lillian Hall

’

7.30pm KWMH

*22Mar~ 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

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 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 20 February 2026

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