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Proverbs: 12

Your reward depends on what

you say and what

you do;

you will get what

you deserve

KAIWAKA BUGLE No. 2

23 FEBRUARY 2026

CONTENTS

Page 3: Notices

Page 5: Weather; Pt. Curtis CC; NZTA

Page 7: Kaiwaka Playcentre; Kaiwaka

School

Page 9: Scouts; Assemble

Page 11: Hakaru Hall; Rotary

Page 13: Golden Shears; Assorted

Biscuits Community Choir

Page 15: Moth Plant; Huge Auction

Page 17: Kaiwaka Sports Assn.

Page 19: Library; OCS

Bugle 3 will appear 30 March

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ABOUT TOWN



Wishing Toa Henderson well on defending his shearing title at the 2026

Golden Shears; Well done to Kaiwaka

’

s Tama Nahona on winning the North

Kaipara A&P Show shears at Paparoa on 7 February Open final (16 sheep).



Kaiwaka Sports Assn. TOP OF THE ROCK Sunday 22 March 2026.



Working Bee for our local Eastern Junior Rugby teams at Kaiwaka Sports

grounds 28 & 29 March

all welcome. See page 17



March 1st: Beginning Autumn? March 21st: Equinox



Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, 5 April 2026.



Pt.Curtis CC Open Fishing Competition

7 & 8 March

see page 3



FREE entry to the Mangawhai Museum for Kaipara ratepayers on the first

Saturday and Sunday of the month.



The Hakaru Hall team are keen to gather photos and memorabilia to celebrate

the history of the hall and of Hakaru

see page11



Northland Field Days, Awakino Rd, Dargaville, 26, 27 28 February

celebrating 40 years of this agricultural event



Thank you to our Kaiwaka Fire Brigade volunteer crew. There has been a

large number of call

outs so far this year.



Is FACEBOOK overtaking the BUGLE?

How

do you get your local info?



The 2026

Relay For Life Whangārei

Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 10am to 10pm at

the Trigg Sports Arena (Kensington Park).



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when you need an advertiser

’

s phone number check

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Lindsey, Ed

“

May joy and peace surround you, contentment latch your

door, and happiness be with you now and bless you

evermore!

” ~

for St. Patrick

’

s Day

See

‘

Kaiwaka Community Cinema

’

Facebook page for movie updates.

SONG SUNG BLUE

Friday 27 February 7.30 pm

‘

Two down

their

luck performers form a

Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it's never

too late to find love and follow your dreams

’.

Song

Sung

Blue

2025

American

biographical

musical

drama

film

written, produced, and directed by

Craig

Brewer, based on the 2008

documentary film

of the same name

by Greg Kohs.

Starring

Hugh

Jackman

and

Kate

Hudson

Mike

and

Claire Sardina, who

performed as the

Neil Diamond

tribute

band

Lightning & Thunder.

ANNIVERSARY

Friday 13 March 7.30pm

‘

Tensions rise and loyalties are tested when a

couple meet their son's new girlfriend, a

radical young woman who's part of a

controversial movement known as the

Change.

’

Anniversary

2025

American

dystopian

political thriller

film

directed by

Jan Komasa

and starring

Diane

Lane,

Kyle Chandler,

Madeline Brewer,

Zoey

Deutch,

Phoebe Dynevor

and

Dylan O'Brien.

KAIWAKA BUGLE

FRIDAY

DEADLINES 2026:

27 March

24 April

22 May

26 June

24 July

28 August

25 September

23 October

27 November

11 December

www.kaiwaka.co.nz

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PUBLIC NOTICES

CLASSIFIED

MAUNGATUROTO SWIM CLUB

We are one of the few rural areas that still have access

to a swimming pool. We only have two active

members at the moment and I really need to get more

interested people on board to look at possibly bringing

the Club out of recess for the 2026/27 season.

If you would like to talk about this, please give me a

call on 0211420357 (leave a message please and I will

get back to you.) Alternatively you can email me at:

eileen.parsons16@gmail.com

KAIWAKA ST JOHN STORE

Money taken in our store helps our

Community

It helps to put and maintain AEDs in our

Community, which could save your life one day!

We also donate to help keep Linking Hands Health

Shuttle running. Come help our Community.

NEW HOURS

OPEN MONDAYS DURING MARCH

FROM MONDAY 2nd March 2026

We will be opening from 10am to 3pm Monday to Friday

And every Saturday 10am to 2pm. Closed Sunday

We are now taking

Used Furniture

These items must be in working, saleable condition.

No Stains, Rips or Tears, or Broken legs and drawers.

If you wouldn't buy it, we won't sell it.

Please call 027 200 7765 to arrange delivery to us. Sorry

no pick

ups, or after

sale deliveries available at present.

Look out at the Kaiwaka Markets for our range available,

as well as more Electrical items too.

We have 2 TVs (suitable for games) NOT Smart but with

remotes $50.00 each

Pop in

store to check out our Photo Board of items

available; and keep an eye on Facebook: St John Kaiwaka

Store

Dianne and our fantastic team of Volunteers

Hours: For March

Monday to Friday 10 to 3pm and

Saturday 10 to 2pm

1919 State Highway 1

A Memorial Service will be held for

DAN MILLS

Saturday 7th March, 11am

at the Hakaru Cemetery

Followed by a catch up at the Hakaru RSA .

Any enquiries

phone Jewell 09 431 2130 or

Paul 027 3448608

HAKARU HALL IS FOR HIRE!

It's a generous 337 square meters of vintage beauty with

its gorgeous wooden floors and old

world charm.

Perfect for weddings, bands and general functions.

Good kitchen and bathroom facilities.

Please call 02102336382 for bookings.

KAIWAKA WAR MEMORIAL

HALL ASSOCIATION INC.

Special General Meeting

TUESDAY 10 MARCH 2026, 5pm

Kaiwaka War Memorial Hall

6 Kaiwaka Mangawhai Road, Kaiwaka

Agenda: Reincorporation of Society, new rules.

HAKARU RESORT

620 Kaiwaka

Mangawhai Road, Kaiwaka

PT CURTIS CRUISING CLUB

OPEN FISHING COMPETITION

ALL WELCOME

7 & 8 MARCH 2026

Sunday Fish Auction will follow

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. 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

ALL WELCOME

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.

www.kaiwaka.co.nz

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KAIWAKA

WEATHER

January 2026

January started with 3 days of

thunderstorms

between the 2nd and

4th giving us 31.5ml.

Jeff and I were away travelling around

the East Cape during this time, and we

only got 1 day of rain and strong

winds. We were thankful we weren

’

there a week later when the storm

really hit the Cape. We actually

camped at Te Araroa which was

devastated by flood waters and slash

flow.

From the 5th to the 13th we had 9 days

of fine weather then on the 14th we got

8.5ml, on the 16th we got 26ml and

then we were launched into the

extremely strong winds and enormous

amount of rain

386.5ml over the next

9 days.

Over the first 5 days of the nine, we

got 362ml, then 24.5ml between the

23rd January and 26th giving us

452.5ml for the whole month of

January over 13 days!

Derek recorded 372ml in Hakaru over

15 days for the month of January.

Not much of a summer sun wise but

have certainly felt the heat.~

Karen.

21st March

the autumnal equinox

marks the beginning of autumn.

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

10am

3pm at the St Johns Hall,

Gibbons Rd Kaiwaka

Every Second Saturday

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

More information: northlandproject@enews.nzta.govt.nz

After a short break over the summer, the Northland Corridor team completed

meeting with landowners in the priority section of the corridor, the Alternative

to the Brynderwyn Hills. Affected landowners will hear from NZTA again in

March prior to lodging the Notice of Requirement (NoR) for this section of the

corridor. The team continue to make good progress refining the preferred route

and are on track to lodge the NoR and all

statutory approvals for Alternative to

Brynderwyn Hills section by mid

2026,

and the NoR for the rest of the corridor by

the end of 2026.

The photos show: Drilling 30 to 100

metres north of the Kaiwaka

Mangawhai

Road

looking toward the Brynderwyn

range.

POINT CURTIS

CRUISING CLUB

UPCOMING EVENT:

Open March Fishing Competition

Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th March

2026 followed by a Fish Auction on

Sunday night. Details of flyer within

Bugle or on the Point Curtis Cruising

Club Facebook page.

NEXT EVENT:

East vs West Annual Open

3 Day Fishing Competition Saturday

10th –

12th April 2026.

Weigh in Saturday & Sunday between

4pm

–

5pm

with

associated

prizegiving. Flyer will be displayed on

Point Curtis Cruising Club website.

New Fish of the month

: SNAPPER

till 9th March 2026

Results of February Snapper catch

1st Renna 67.5 cms; 2nd Carol 57.0

cms; 3rd Linda 56.0 cms

Annual Subscriptions

Subs were Due 1st June 2025. $30

Family & $20 Single

Internet banking 12

3094

0008233

00.

Please use Name/s as a reference.

Next Club meeting:

Monday 9th

March,7pm, at Kaiwaka Sports

Association. ~

Wayne Leslie, Commodore

www.kaiwaka.co.nz

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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

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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KAIWAKA SCHOOL

TUMUAKI NEWS Kia ora whānau!

We were disappointed that the rain meant we couldn

’

t hold our Whānau Day.

We were looking forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new families at

school.

The rain over the weekend also affected our pool, so we

’

re having trouble

getting it ready this week. We

’

re hoping students can get some swimming

practice in before Swimming Sports Day on Monday, 23 February.

Along with an hour each day of Reading, Writing, and Mathematics, we also

cover other subjects like PE and Health, Science, Social Science and

Technology. This year, as part of Science, we

’

re inviting experts to work with

the children during Sea Week on Thursday 1 April.

Photo right showing progress on

the new library/multi purpose

building

the piles are now in

place.

The whole school will be

involved in the Try

athlon on

Thursday 19 March.

Thursday 2 April Term One ends.

UPDATE: 21 Feb

: Due to the pool

not responding to the chemicals we

will need to postpone our Swimming

Sports day. The pool will stay closed.

We will make a new date and let

everyone know once the pool is

functioning again.

Nga mihi, Sharlene

TE PATAKA O KAIWAKA

FOODBANK ~ OP SHOP

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

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

HISTORICAL CORNER

KAIWAKA PLAYCENTRE OPENING ON HASTIE LANE

Another anniversary is coming up for the Kaiwaka Playcentre. The preschool

group was formed in October 1966 when arrangements were made to rent the

Kaiwaka Domain Pavilion (the former rugby and tennis building). The first Play

Centre session was on the 7th February 1967 with a roll of 28 children attending

on two mornings a week. With a wonderful response from the community the

centre soon began to look for a permanent situation. The former Vallana

Knitwear factory (owned by Valda and Alan McDonald) in Hastie Lane was

purchased in September 1967. Below is a photo of the 1968 opening: Top left

R Sanders, Edith and Clem Lawrence; top right

unknown, SusanTurnbull nee

Dowson; Lower left

R Sanders, Edith Lawrence with Graham Brown and Toni

Lawrence; Lower right

some of the families.

Ref. Kaiwaka Playcentre Opening

1968 Ref Northland Photo News

Kaiwaka Playcentre is open Wednesday and Friday mornings and is welcoming

new whānau. Follow the link below to arrange a visit or pop in during our open

hours to see what we get up to at Playcentre! Bring a change of clothes and

morning tea for your whānau.

https://www.playcentre.org.nz/centre/kaiwaka/

www.kaiwaka.co.nz

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KAIWAKA

MANGAWHAI SCOUTS IS

LOOKING FOR A NEW GROUP LEADER

Perhaps you

’

re retired or semi

retired but had children who went

through Scouts when they were young? Or you

’

ve got outdoor or

adventure skills you

’

re keen to pass on to the next generation? Or

you

’

re a community minded local with leadership or governance

experience?

The Kaiwaka

Mangawhai Scouts was restarted a year ago by 8 local parents

who saw the need for Scouts in our community with a growing number of young

families attracted by the values, activities and camaraderie Scouts offers kids

between the ages of 5

11yrs.

We need a Group Leader who can spare a few hours a month (does not need to

attend weekly sessions) to help steer and grow our group alongside the current

volunteer leaders.

If you

’

ve previously been associated

with scouts or understand the benefits

and experiences it offers young people

and keen to volunteer some of your

time, we

’

d love to hear from you. A

job description is listed, please reach

out via email to catch up with the

leaders in person.

kaiwaka

mangawhai@group.scouts.nz

And because we always get asked, if

you

’

re interested in joining Scouts,

’

d love to hear from you, but we do

still have a waitlist we

’

re slowly

clearing. To register your interest head

to our local page by googling

“

Kaiwaka Mangawhai Scouts

”

and clicking the

“

Join as a Youth Member

”

purple button.

https://scouts.nz/group/kaiwaka

mangawhai

scout

group/

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

Maungaturoto Country Club

*******************

Open For Dinner

Thursday and Friday Nights

Weekly specials, plus vegetarian

and gluten free options available.

Membership is only $25 per year.

You can join at the bar or email us

for a membership form:

maungaturotocountryclub@gmail.com

New Way to Work Arrives in Mangawhai

For many people who move to Mangawhai, the trade

off is familiar. Better lifestyle

longer commutes.

Andrew Trembath knows that story well.

After welcoming a new baby and settling for the foreseeable in Mangawhai,

Trembath found himself travelling back to Auckland up to three days a week to

work from a city office. Like many professionals who relocate north, he quickly

discovered that while Mangawhai offers plenty of beauty and community, it lacked

one key thing.

A professional, dedicated space to actually get work done.

“

I love living here,

”

Trembath says,

“

but there was nowhere I could work that felt

focused and reliable.

”

Rather than accept the commute as the cost of coastal living, Trembath decided to

solve the problem himself. The result is

Assemble

a purpose

built co

working

space opening in the heart of Mangawhai, designed for professionals who want city

level workspaces without leaving town.

Located minutes from the beach, Assemble is a polished, long term co

working

environment aimed at people who are serious about their work and serious about the

lifestyle that brought them north in the first place.

Working from spaces like cafés exist but Assemble is designed as a true work base

that is clean, calm, and thoughtfully put together.

“

There are plenty of places to perch with a laptop,

”

Trembath says.

“

But that

’

s not

the same as having a desk you can come back to every day, meeting rooms you can

rely on, and a space that helps you focus.

”

Assemble

offers long

term desk and board room rentals in a high

spec, modern

environment. Everything is set up so members can arrive, plug in, and get into the

zone without worrying about noise, crowding, or finding a spare table. It

’

s designed

to fit around life in Mangawhai, not compete with it.

The idea is simple, leave the big city without leaving your career behind.

As more professionals move north,

Assemble

aims to support a growing community

of people who want to build meaningful careers while staying connected to the

coast. The space is designed to feel professional without being corporate, calm

without being sterile, and focused without losing its sense of place.

“

People didn

’

t move here to work harder,

”

Trembath says.

“

They moved here to

live better.

”

With surf breaks five minutes away and coffee just as close, Assemble reflects a

new way of working in Mangawhai. One that values quality, community, and

lifestyle in equal measure.

Assemble opens in central Mangawhai on March 9th, with a public open

day to follow on March 15th.

If you

’

re interested in learning more about

Assemble

’

s availability and

workspace please contact: info@assemblecoworking.co.nz

www.kaiwaka.co.nz

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Local, honest and reliable.

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commercial projects.

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Industrial Equipment: Rams,

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Mobile

: 0274 381 700

Email:

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www.hydraulicsengineeringco.nz

Rotary for March 2026

We started the year in the traditional

way of having a BBQ at the home of

President Tim. This is a potluck event

and a special way to enjoy fellowship

together.

Paparoa A&P show

A number of us were able to support

the Paparoa A&P show event early in

February. I would like to congratulate

one of our members, Stella Clyde, on

becoming Patron for this organization

which turns 150 next year.

DAN MILLS

December sadly saw the passing of

Dan Mills. Both Dan and his wife

Jewell were huge supporters and hard

workers for Rotary over many years.

Our condolences go to the family.

Seniors Afternoon

In December we provided an afternoon

tea for the seniors in our community.

This is an annual event and once again

we were fortunate to be entertained by

Maura Flower

’

s singers

. Each year

we notice the progress made by these

talented young people, often starting as

shy individuals, but gaining in

confidence year by year. Whether they

sing as individuals or as a group, their

presentation is quite inspirational. We

wish them all the best for the coming

year.

President Tim couldn

’

t separate

the two President Scholarship

applicants so he has decided

that each one will receive $750.

Congratulation to Connor and

Sophie. We look forward to seeing

what 2026 holds out for you.

Amy Weber

really enjoyed her two

weeks attending the Rotary Science

and Technology Forum. We are

looking forward to hearing more about

this experience which we will share in

the near future.

Our Exchange student, Alina

, spent

the Christmas holidays in Norfolk

Island –

believe it or not, along with a

number of Pacific Islands, is part of

our District. Alina is now staying in

Dargaville and is attending Dargaville

High school. I

hope to catch up with her in the near

future.

We are supporting

Penny Worsfold

for her year

long visit to Argentina.

She left New Zealand in the middle of

January so is only at the start of her

overseas experience.

If you think you would like to join us,

please chat to a Rotarian. We are

always looking for new members to

give us ideas of ways we can be

involved in the community. ~ Eileen,

0211420357

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

THE HAKARU HALL CENTENNIAL

The Hakaru Community Hall logs it's hundredth anniversary, a

century, centennial, a ton!

Opened in 1926

as a focal point for the Hakaru community and surrounding

area. The Hall was raised for the use of all of the residents of the Hakaru river

valley and catchment

from the valley at the head of Pebble Brook, through the

Browns Road valley, all the way to the confluence of the Topuni river.

If you are lucky enough to be living in this area, or to have connections to any of

the many families that have filled these plains, we are keen to gather whatever

materials, photos, reminiscences that remain, to further understand and

celebrate the history of this land and the people who have made this their home.

Sharing the recollections of the past will add to our understanding of colourful

past and will be of interest to those of us who wish to add to the history of the

hall. Unfortunately, many of the halls historical records have been lost, leaving

gaps in our collective memory.

We would also like to invite anyone in the described area with any interest in

supporting the Hall and it's custodial group, to introduce yourselves to the

support committee and find out if there is some way in which you might help us

as we move on into our second century.

The hall is well used during the week

, but

with room for more to take advantage of

what we are proud to promote as one of the

best community halls in Aotearoa New

Zealand.

Coming up, the first event of 2026 is the

Mangawhai Art Trail

during the last

weekend of February. We have a group of

artists with work on display, Painters,

sculptors and photographic offerings from

Mangawhai Artists and the Mangawhai

Snappers photography club.

Art, in a revitalised Community Hall, definitely worth a visit, last weekend, 28th

February

you really don't want to miss this!!

MAUNGATUROTO & DISTRICTS ROTARY

www.kaiwaka.co.nz

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HELP

PHONE NUMBERS



HEALTHLINE 0800 611 116

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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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:

Cathy 0211255764

Piroa Conservation Trust: Pest plant

moth plant

This rampant vine is currently flowering so now is a great time to get out and

control it before the infamous pods appear.

Moth plant smothers vegetation and has the potential to devastate forest areas. It

also produces a white milky sap

which can cause dermatitis.

Always wear gloves and long sleeves

when attempting to control moth

plant. Dig or pull out the plants where

possible or cut and paste with

metsulfuron gel.

For more information get hold of us

and we will share some control tips

and tricks.

habitat@piroaconservation.org.nz or

download our free guide here: https://

www.pbl.org.nz/assets/files/Moth

Plantflyer1.pdf

H U G E

CLEARING AUCTION

T.W.IRAIA

7206 SH 12, WAIMAMAKU

(over 45 years in business)

Saturday 28th February 2026

Viewing on the day or by appt. only

Auction starts 10am



Trucks & Vehicles &Trailers



Contracting equipment



Diggers



Quads



Machinery & Tools



Boats & Fishing gear & Chiller boxes



Building materials



Catering & Butchery equipment



Large quantity of sundries

Too much to list

SALE of the Century

–

something for everybody

ALL enquiries:

Ph: 022 693 4450

E: clearingauctions@gmail.com

Cash or Eftpos

Hangi, Light foods, drinks

www.kaiwaka.co.nz

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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

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

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

OTAMATEA HAWKS

Training Nights

: Men & Women

Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30pm

Who to contact

Men: Mike Peeni

0272637388

Women:

Bron Hames

0275258046

Kelly Ockwell

022 052 4056

From the club:

’

s pretty special to have our

men back in the Premier Competition after

five years, and at the same time see our

wāhine group continuing to grow and build

momentum. Our goal is to create proper, long

term pathways, so there

’

s a place for everyone

in the game and for the next generation

coming through.

GAMES

Premier Men:

Hikurangi vs Otamatea

Sat, Mar 21, 2:45 pm, Hikurangi Rugby Club

Otamatea vs Western Sharks Sat Mar 28, 2:45 pm, Maungaturoto

Premier Women:

Hora Hora Women vs Otamatea Women

Sun, Apr 12, 1pm, Hora Hora

Otamatea Women vs Pipiwai Women

Sun, Apr 19, 1pm Otamatea

TOP of the ROCK!

Kaiwaka Sports Association

’

s Annual Multi

sport Event

Sunday 22nd

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



Ways To Register:



1. Pick up an entry form from Kaiwaka Four Square



2. Download PDF form from www.kaiwakasport.co.nz



3.Deliver In person 21st March 6:30pm –

8pm Kaiwaka Sports Complex

Ways To Pay

: 1. Cash 2. Online banking 060365002247200 (use reference

TOTR and your full name)

This an important fundraiser for KSA.

Contact Jennie or Lish for more information.

KSA INFO:

KSA Bookings contact

: Sophie,

021025 48044

ksa4bookings@gmail.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

STUCK FOR BOOKS AND CAN'T GET HERE?

I had someone phone the other day, saying they were in

hospital, they didn't have a library card, and they wanted to

borrow some of our eBooks, please, while they were stuck in

bed. I was able to tell them how to go to Enterprise* and join

the library as a digital

only member, and they would be able to

borrow from the eBook and other digital collections

immediately. They didn't have pen and paper to write anything

down at the time, so when we finished talking, I was able to

send a text message repeating the information to make it easier

for them. I could see later that they were able to sign up after

that, and we wish a speedy recovery.

Any time you're caught short like this, we can help you. We

can help you sign up online to access the digital collections

(and turn that into a physical library card later on when you

come in with ID, if you want to do that). We can select

physical books for you and arrange to have them delivered to

you or left where you can safely pick them up.

Call the library any time you need our help. If there is

someone here in the library, they will help you, and if we're

closed and no

one is here, the call will divert to my mobile,

with no cost to you.

JIGSAWS

Did you know that we loan out jigsaw puzzles? You can

borrow them for 3 weeks, and if that's not long enough for you

they can be renewed for a further 3 weeks. You'll find them on

the shelves in the middle of the main library room, above the

Blu

Ray disks.

We have some jigsaws for sale, too

like the books and DVDs

for sale they're 50c each, or 3 for $1, or 10 for $2.50. You can

buy a combination of books, DVDs and puzzles for those

prices.

BOOK REVIEWS

I've recently read

We're Not Safe

Here by Rin Chupeco

. "

Wispy Falls

is safe. The town motto is even "You'll be

safe here!" But you aren't safe in the

woods that surround the town. In the

woods, there are monsters. People go

missing in the woods. And sometimes

the monsters don't stay in the woods...

Maybe you aren't that safe in Wispy

Falls

." It has been a long time

(probably since I read Stephen

King's "It" back in the 1980s) since I

was creeped out by a horror story

and this one managed it! If this book

is made into a movie, I don't want to

see it

I think that would be too much for me. But I really

enjoyed the book and recommend it for anyone who likes a bit

of horror.

Dead Girl Gone by Gareth Ward and Louise Ward

is the first

book in

The Bookshop Detectives series. Garth and Elouise

Sherlock are ex-UK coppers, emigrated to New Zealand, and

opened a bookshop in Havelock North. What could possibly go

wrong?!

This cosy mystery is a fun read; I'd have read it in a

single sitting if I hadn't been a bit tired that day and couldn't

quite keep my eyes open long enough. There are 2 books in the

series, we have them both, and another one comes out later this

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/

OTAMATEA COMMUNITY SERVICES

Tuesday 10th March

Free shopping trip to Whangarei*

Wednesday 18th –

Community lunch for all**

Wednesday 25th –

Free shopping trip to Whangarei*

Every Tuesday: Free meals at the Community House,

153 Hurndall St, prepared by Victoria

all welcome

Every Wednesday: Mike's Dancing Dollars: from 11am share

your ideas for inexpensive, wholesome meals

**The Community lunch is open to everyone and will be at The

Good News Church Hall, Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto.

Morning tea at 11am, lunch at 12 and the raffle drawn at 1. Phone

us on 4319080.

*The free shopping trips to Whangarei will be on Tuesday 10 and

Wednesday 25th. The van leaves the Maungaturoto Retirement

Village at 9am and returns mid

afternoon.

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!

emailkaiwakabugle@kaiwaka.co.nz

Advertising in WHAT

’

S ON is FREE

*27Feb~

Movie

‘

Song Sung Blue

’

7.30pm KWMH

*7&8Mar~Pt Curtis CC Open Fishing Competition

*10Mar~ KWMH Special General Meeting 5pm

*13Mar~

Movie

‘

ANNIVERSARY

’7.30

pm KWMH

*17Mar~ St Patrick

’

s Day

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

*22Mar~ KSA TOP OF THE ROCK Event

*28&29Mar~Eastern JMB working bee, KSA

*5Apr~Daylight Saving time ends

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 Doornenbal 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

0274149576

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 HIRE

tepoungamarae0573@gmail.com



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 27 March 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.