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Kaiwaka Bugle - 10 December, 2019

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No: 24

10 December 2019

NEW EXTENDED HOURS:

Sunday – Thursday 8am – 6.30pm

Friday – Saturday 8am – 7pm

KAIWAKA’S CHRISTMAS LIGHTS!

NEW ZEALAND’S FIRST MAIL FLIGHT CENTENNIAL

One of Kaipara District’s claim to fame is its

connection with New Zealand’s first official mail

flight which took place one hundred years ago on 16

December 1919.

Leo Walsh, the director of the New Zealand Flying

School in Mission Bay had approached the Postal

Department to undertake air mail experiments.

The first experiment involved a special mail delivery

from Auckland to Dargaville and back. The aeroplane

used was a Boeing-Westervelt floatplane. Leo Walsh,

the flying school managing director was supervisor

and George Bolt was the pilot.

The flight started at 10.15 a.m. and carried 825 letters

and a quantity of newspapers. The floatplane flew up

the east coast turning inland to fly over the post

offices at Mangawhai, Kaiwaka, Bickerstaffe, Pahi,

Hukatere, Ruawai, Raupo, Tokatoka, Te Kopuru. The

machine alighted at the Dargaville wharf at 11.50

a.m.

The mail was unloaded and after lunch the flight

returned to Auckland via Helensville without

incident.

Critics immediately drew attention to the very high cost of

airmail delivery. For Kaipara MP, Joseph Gordon Coates

who was also the Postmaster-General, the costs of New

Zealand’s first official mail flight were entirely justified.

While ostensibly an experiment it is almost universally

unknown the prearranged Postal Department flight took

place on the eve of the 1919 General Election. The flight

precisely traversed the population centres of the Kaipara

electorate where the Reform Party candidate Coates was

seeking election the next day. In fact, on the day of the

flight, polling for the Maori seats was underway.

Coates had served in the First World War. He was

appointed Postmaster-General in early September 1919 and

was showing the initiative one might expect from a future

Prime Minister. The day following the launch of the

Reform Party election campaign at the Auckland Town

Hall, he publicly announced the mail flight experiments.

The flight provided a pre-election day spectacle in

Auckland.

According to the family of his political opponent, leaflets

supporting Coates were dropped at Ruawai. At Dargaville

the schools had been closed for the day and almost the

entire population turned out. The Postmaster-General,

Gordon Coates triumphantly received the mail.

All citizens of Dargaville knew across

… continued on page 5

NEW EXTENDED HOURS:

Sunday – Thursday 8am – 6.30pm

Friday – Saturday 8am – 7pm

“

Your local Store”

Family owned & operated for

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

KAIWAKA BUGLE No. 24

10 DECEMBER 2019

CONTENTS

Page 3: Public Notices, Classified

Page 5: Cr. Larsen; Centennial Flight.

Page 7: Thelma’s Scrapbook; Kaiwaka

Weather

Page 9: Kaiwaka Revival Church; Pt.

Curtis CC; KWMHall

Page 11: Kaiwaka Sports Assn.

Page 13: OHS; Kaiwaka School

Page 15: Paparoa Show; Linnell Diary

Page 17: Kaiwaka Library; Kaipara

Hunting & Fishing; Blue Christmas

Page 19: A Realistic Christmas

Bugle 1 will appear 21 January 2020

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 Jaques’ 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 Jaques Four

Square, Kaiwaka Postal Centre, Shamrock

Service Station, Animal Health Centre,

Kaiwaka St John shop.

Also outlets in Maungaturoto,

Mangawhai and Paparoa.

Can be viewed online at

www.kaiwaka.co.nz/Bugle

Or a copy can be posted to you if you supply

stamped, self-addressed DLE envelopes.

Kaiwaka

Bugle

Advertisements

2019:

All

copy

and

queries

to:

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Accounts:

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The Kaiwaka Bugle is a community

newspaper run by volunteers, as part of

the Kaiwaka Media Group Inc.

Articles, etc. printed are not necessarily

the opinion of the Bugle Team.

ABOUT TOWN



Beautiful Christmas lights - thank you Pam and Mark for this wonderful

pleasure you give to all; and our local fire Brigade gets a helping hand too!



For a real buzz we could have Christmas lights on all the trees down (or is it

up?) the main road!



New lights: Check out the Coffee Pot at Gateway North Motel.



Congratulations Jonathan Larsen - we are proud of this Kaiwaka young man!



A plea from the Kaiwaka Sports Assn, “If you like to walk your dog on our

fields, that’s fine, but please scoop that poop!”



Old4New lifejackets at Mangawhai, Alamar Cres, 14 December 3-6pm - heavily

discounted Hutchwilco models.



Remember the weekly bus trip to Whangarei via the east coast



Big thank you to folk who contribute articles, stories and anecdotes

- the Bugle

Team appreciate your support and encouragement.



Best wishes to all, from The Kaiwaka Bugle Team

‘Little things seem nothing, but they give peace, like those meadow flowers

which individually seem odourless but all together perfume the air.”

~Georges

Bernanos

KAIWAKA BUGLE DEADLINE DATE

First issue 2020 will be Friday 17 January

LADIES in LAVENDER

Friday 13 December, 7.30pm (PG)

Aging spinster sisters Ursula (Judi

Dench) and Janet (Maggie Smith)

discover a young man (Daniel

Brühl) near death on the beach by

their home in a small Cornish

fishing village. Taking him in,

they discover that he is Andrea, a

violinist from Krakow, Poland,

who had been swept off an ocean

liner on which he was sailing to a

fresh start in America ...

Merry Christmas from the Bugle Team!

www.kaiwaka.co.nz

Kaiwaka Bugle - 10 December, 2019

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PUBLIC NOTICES

CLASSIFIED

JESUS IS BORN.

Matthew 2:6 & 7.... While Mary and Joseph were there in

Bethlehem, the time came for her baby to be born; and she

gave birth to her first child, a son. She wrapped Him in a

blanket and laid Him in a manger (an animals feeding

trough) because there was no room for them in the village

inn.

LET HIM GROW UP

Although our first impression of Jesus is as a baby in a

manger, it must not be our last. The Christ child in a

manger makes a beautiful Christmas scene, but we can not

leave Him there! This tiny, helpless baby lived an amazing

life, died for each of us, ascended to Heaven

and will return to earth as King of Kings.

Do you still picture Jesus as a baby in a

manger – or is He your Lord? Make sure

you don’t underestimate Jesus. Let Him

grow up in your life.

FOR SALE: Treadmill Pro-form 530x with cover

$100; AB King pro $30; Exercise cycle (basic)

$25; Belt massage machine, Excelle $25; Saw

Bench 10inch 240v Tanner De Lux Tilting Arbour Plus

Tungsten tipped Blades $375; 6 inch buzzer Tanner

$250. Phone 021 036 8929

TO RENT: STUDIO FLAT, northerly aspect, dry &

warm; fully insulated, minutes from Kaiwaka shops,

off street parking, semi-rural. Best suited to single,

active non-smoker (couples considered). $210/wk incl.

power. Reference, bond. Phone Kim 021823224 or

4312711

TO RENT: Large cottage near Kaiwaka. Carpeted,

semi-furnished, insulated. Off-road parking. Power,

water & waste, wifi & freeview. $300 per week, 1

week bond. Ph: 09 9450593 after 5pm please.

CHRISTMAS TREES available from Monday 2nd

December at the Kaiwaka St. John Op Shop.

KAIWAKA ST. JOHN OP SHOP

Christmas is almost upon us.



We have Christmas trees $40 each.



We have a good selection of Christmas

decorations.



The first Christmas raffle was won by Eileen

Parsons, congratulations - pictured below with Diane.



Clothing is still $1 per item unless marked.



Babywear is 5 for $1.



Books and magazines on trolley all 8 for $1.



Camping and sports gear.



We are always looking for kitchenware and bedding.

Pictures and bric a brac.



If you have or want to buy large furniture these items

are in our garage opposite

Jaques and there will be

someone there on 22nd

December from 9am.



Remember your First

Aid kits - we have a great

range.



You can also pay your

subscription

and

ambulance payments at

the shop.



The shop will be open on

Monday

the

23rd

December.

For more information contact the op shop 09 4312650

Diane 0274 627567 or Gale 0274 149576

Check us out at 1919 SH1, Kaiwaka

KAIPARA REFUSE

REFUSE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION

CHANGE

ONLY AFFECTED COLLECTION DAY DURING

the 2019/20 Holiday season is

Wednesday 25th December 2019

Areas affected are Paparoa/Whakapirau/Maungaturoto/

Kaiwaka Rubbish and Recycling

Ruawai/Kai Iwi Lakes/Omamari/Trounson Park Rubbish

These collections will now take place on

Thursday 26th December 2019.

All other collection days remain the same.

Please note over this time that collection times may vary

from normal to avoid non collection, please ensure that all

bags are placed on the kerbside by 8am.

MANGAWHAI EXTRA COLLECTIONS

Thursdays: Mangawhai Rubbish – starting 19th December 2019

until 30th January; Thursdays: Mangawhai Recycling 2nd, 9th,

16th January 2020.

OTAMATEA REPERTORY

THEATRE Inc

Youth Theatre 2020

Bookings are now open for Youth Theatre next year.

Week One – 13-17 January 2020

Week Two – 20-24 January 2020

Monday to Friday 9am till 3pm

with the show on Friday night @ 6pm

Costs will be the same as last year.

$100 for the week, plus ORT junior membership of $20

$25 for the Mangawhai Bus – first in, first served.

For bookings, please contact Maura Flower 022 354 2670

or email maura.flower@gmail.com

KAIWAKA MEDIA GROUP

Annual General Meeting

Monday 20 January, 5.30pm

Kaiwaka War Memorial Hall

ST PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH

KAIWAKA



Carols by Candlelight

Sunday 15th December,

7.30 pm

Refreshments to follow



Christmas Day

Communion Service - 9.00 am

All Welcome!

4T DIGGER – BOBCAT – TIP TRUCK

Property Maintenance - Driveways

Building Sites

Stump & Tree Removal

Hole Boring - Chain Trencher

Calf Shed and Stockyard Cleaning

Phone Matt: 021 199 6677

Email: mprabrownecontractors@gmail.com

Stories Tall, Stories Short

Kaiwaka 1959-2009

by Roger TW Smith. $40

Kaiwaka Photographic History $25

At All - Sortz Collectables

or phone 4312 045

Counsellor and Registered Psychotherapist

Offers Supervision

Susan Matheson

MNZAC

Dip. Psychosynthesis Counselling and Psychotherapy

Phone 09 431 2996 Mobile 027 605 2427

Passenger Service

Car & Van Hire  Bus & Coach Charters

Airport Transfers

Phone (09) 4237416

No. 117345

N.Z.C.A.D., L.B.P. 117345

PH/Fax: 09 423 8092 Mob: 021 276 7369

Office: 3 John Sinclair Avenue, Wellsford brianwright@xtra.co.nz

For Resource and Building Consents, planning restraints, new building materials -

you need a capable, experienced, and professional designer with a clear

knowledge of all the processes. Brian has been helping and organising all these

facets of design and building for over 50 years.

Wright Design offers free visits, consultations and advice on planning, design,

building, council permit applications, guaranteed permit plan acceptance.

Bryce Frewin

Ph: 021 850 983

Kaipara Based Master Locksmith

bryce@brycethelocksmith.co.nz

www.brycethelocksmith.co.nz

HANDYMAN

Gardens * Lawns * Landscaping * Painting

* Small gib-stopping *

* General repairs and maintenance *

Honest - Reliable

Phone Burn 0211900555 or Brenda 0211185578

www.kaiwaka.co.nz

Kaiwaka Bugle - 10 December, 2019

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COUNCILLOR GRADUATES

Pictured above is Massey University Chancellor Mr Michael Ahie capping

Jonathan Larsen at Massey University graduation on 29 November in

Palmerston North.

Kaipara District councillor Jonathan Larsen recently graduated from Massey

University, with a Master of Business Administration (Executive) degree

passing with first class honours. The intensive two-year course included

business law, accounting, economics, finance, marketing, logistics, leadership,

strategy, and an extensive business research project on financial modelling.

“Completing the course gave me further confidence when looking out for the

interests of ratepayers, and presiding over the district’s $60 million annual

budget” said Mr. Larsen. “The strategy, finance and leadership components of

the course have proven particularly useful”.

During the course a range of New Zealand businesses were studied, along with a

two-week study tour of companies and state entities in Chile and Argentina.

“The programme allowed me to build networks across the private and public

sectors, and look closely at local and international commerce” said Mr Larsen.

NEW EXTENDED HOURS

Sunday – Thursday

8am – 6.30pm

Friday – Saturday

8am – 7pm

Don’t miss out for Christmas

Day! Pre-Order your

Fresh Fruit & vege, bakery

items & cream by

FRIDAY 20th DECEMBER

Phone 4312227 or txt Paula

021 2178565

(

please don’t use Facebook for orders

)

WE ARE CLOSED CHRISTMAS

DAY ONLY - USUAL OPENING

HOURS ALL OTHER DAYS

We have got

Christmas

covered

All your grocery needs!

Pavs, Xmas Pud,

Cakes & tarts ,

Hams, Dips & crackers

Great range of toys direct

from supplier,

Gift cards, Decorations,

novelty Xmas headwear

Last minute gifts,

hammocks, throw rugs,

picnic sets & blankets,

outdoor candles,

Range of gift chocolates

Great range of

Bubbly, Wine &

Beer

Always a carpark and a

friendly face!!

We would like to thank all our

customer for their support

throughout the year and Wish you

all a very happy & safe holiday

season.

From all the Team,

Jaques Four Square

Jaques Four Square

Phone: 4312227

1 Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Road, Kaiwaka.

DEDICATED COUNCILLOR

the road from the Dargaville Post

Office in Hokianga Road was the

drapery shop of his opponent, Alfred

Gregory. In his shop, in 1916, the

Labour party candidate, socialist and

pacifist had refused to put up a

recruiting poster. In 1914 Gregory had

built a large public hall in Normanby

Street, named in the spirit of socialism,

‘Gregory’s International Hall’. The

hall’s ‘socialist’ presence among the

important buildings of Dargaville could

not be ignored. Alfred Gregory had

been subject to hostile attacks and

assaulted by those not sharing his

views.

On 16 December the official airmail

was delivered to the Dargaville Post

Office, escorted by cadets with rifles.

They marched past Gregory’s shop,

surely delivering a message to Coates’

pacifist opponent as well as voters. The

Dargaville polling booth was the Royal

skating rink, just across the road and up

from the suddenly famous post office.

In an interview on his prospects the

following day, Coates, caught up in the

last hours of his campaign, referred to

his Labour opponent, ‘the disloyalist

with

his

revolutionary

ideals’

unsettling progress, deserving ‘a blow

the

people’s

hands’ and

permanent

removal.

The

mail

flight was

reported in the morning papers

throughout New Zealand on election

day. New Zealand’s first official

airmail and unofficial campaign flight

assisted Coates majority to over 3000,

the second largest in the country.

Today such electioneering would

instantly

raise

accusations

impropriety. In 1919 the hypnotic

power of aviation and Coates personal

popularity apparently saw no questions

raised. In any case the Reform Party

with Coates as a leader-in-waiting was

returned to Government and the

summer holidays were beckoning.

Note. A mailbag dropped at Kaiwaka

was from a later flight on 31 March

1920. ~ Terry Moyle

Terry Moyle is an author living in Kaiwaka.

His latest book, ‘The First – The Walsh

Brothers and the Aeroplane Days of

Edwardian New Zealand’ rewrites the

story of New Zealand’s first successful

aeroplane flights. It will be available in

January 2020.

… from the front page …

CENTENNIAL MAIL FLIGHT

www.kaiwaka.co.nz

Kaiwaka Bugle - 10 December, 2019

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HAKARU & DISTRICTS
MEMORIAL RSA (INC)

Members & guests are invited to

come along and enjoy our hospitality.

New members welcome.

Meals are served on

Thursday and Friday nights

from 6.30pm.

Order from Blackboard Menu

and a sing-a-long

with Des Chitty.

For more information please phone

Graeme on 431 2563

From Thelma’s

Scrapbook...

On the first day of

Christmas My true

love said to me:

‘I’m glad we bought fresh turkey And

a proper Christmas tree.’

On the second day of Christmas

Much laughter could be heard

Roast Turkey on a Cutting Board

As we tucked into our turkey,

A most delicious bird.

On the third day we entertained

The people from next door.

The turkey tasted just as good

As it had the day before.

Day four, relations came to stay;

Poor Gran is looking old.

We finished up the festive pud

And ate the turkey cold.

On the fifth day of Christmas

Outside the snowflakes flurried.

But we were nice and warm inside

For we had our turkey curried.

On the sixth day I must admit

The Christmas spirit died.

The children fought and bickered;

We ate turkey rissoles fried.

On the seventh day of Christmas

My true love he did wince

When he sat at the table

And was offered turkey mince.

Day eight, the nerves were getting

frayed, The dog had run for shelter

I served up turkey pancakes

With a glass of Alka Seltzer.

On the ninth day our cat left home

By lunchtime Dad was blotto.

He said he had to have a drink

To face turkey risotto.

By the tenth day the booze had gone

Except for our home-made brew.

And if that wasn’t bad enough

We suffered turkey stew.

On the eleventh day of Christmas

The Christmas tree was moulting.

The mince pies were as hard as rock

And the turkey was revolting.

On the twelfth day my true love

Had a smile upon her lips:

The guests had gone, the turkey too,

And we dined on fish and chips.

JUST

CUTS

and

MORE

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Open Monday-Saturday

by appointment only

Saturday 9-12pm

Affordable prices:

Ladies cuts from $35

Colours from $120

Men’s from$25

Kids from $18

0211652629

KAIWAKA

WEATHER

Welcome folks. We really

are in the Silly Season now

but let us deal with what we

had for November weather-wise.

November 2019 we had 47mm rain

and 2018 we had 86mm.

We had rain on 7 days in 2019 and on

11 days in 2018.

For the first 11 months of 2019 we had

1061mm and for 2018 we had

1637mm.

Our driest November since 1987 was

2010 with 20mm and the wettest was

1999 with 340mm.

Our driest first 11 months for any year

since 1987 was 1993 with 888m and

the wettest was 1990 with 1663mm.

November was very pleasant mostly

with a lot more calm days and some

very hot. The rain was noticeable by

it's absence so take that was our end to

Spring and now we are into

summer. A few very hot sticky nights

in there also.

Some of you are saying bring on

summer while others saying bring on

some rain please. Take it easy on your

water supply and do not forget the

water for your animals. We had

thunderstorms and rain, rain and rain

followed by strong Westerly winds

about the middle of the month

followed by those strong winds and

showers.

We eventually got the Australian

smoke big time. Beautiful photos

everywhere of sunrises and sunsets.

Driving over to Waipu on the 24th as

we went over the top of the

Brynderwyns if you did not know any

better, you would not have known

there was any ocean beyond the Waipu

Coast line. The Smoke was so close in

to the land that it came right in to the

shoreline. The smoke has subsided

here now.

Perhaps we should put our Santa out

in November as it mostly seems to rain

and send showers when we put him

out in December. I think a lot of

people are thankful that we got him out

as a few got heaps of rain on Sunday

when we put him out.

Looks as though it may be a showery

month. Please drive a bit slower on the

wet greasy roads. They get very

slippery as a lot of the seal has worn

out and they are dangerous in the rain.

Share the roads and drive a bit slower.

Leave earlier if you are going to be

pushed for time. There is a lot of

traffic on the roads.

A  man takes  his Dalmatian  to  a vet  and  says,  "
He has been behaving funny lately and his nose
is  not  wet anymore".  The  vet  picked the dog  up
and looked at its nose. "I am going to have to put
him  down"  said  the  vet.  "Why  just  because  his
nose  is  dry?"  asked  the  man  in  disbelief.    "No
because he is too heavy for me to hold" said the
Vet.

Till 2020 take care out there and enjoy

the holiday break. ~ Bev.

KAIPARA

FLOORING CO

Independently owned & operated

32 HURNDALL ST MAUNGATUROTO

Supply & Installation of Carpet, Vinyl,

Vinyl Wood Planking

Stockists of 2m & 3m wide

vinyl & carpet short ends

Residential & Commercial

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6-18 month terms

6 month interest free

First Class Installations

For a free measure & quote

phone Christine

09 946 9886 or 021 515 415

kaiparaflooring@gmail.com

http://www.kaiparaflooring.co.nz/

BARRY CURTIS

PLUMBING LTD

REGISTERED CRAFTSMAN

PLUMBER

Phone 4315572

027 257 9884

25 years experience

Friendly reliable service

All plumbing and

maintenance

Alterations

and new housing

Spouting

Competitive rates

PROMPT

EFFICIENT SERVICE

Reyahn George

Leng

Registered Electrician

Local, honest and reliable.

For your residential and

light-commercial projects.

022 314 1068

Pest Control

PLAN A: One-off treatments to customers with a specific pest problem

PLAN B: Full maintenance service plans to commercial customers.

This will include documentation kept in customer file on site:

⚫

Pest treated

⚫

Date of service

⚫

Chemical or baits used

⚫

Full pest check report done after each treatment

⚫

Fair and reasonable fee with guarantee

Flood Recovery

Carpet Care

⚫

Carpet Drying

This includes pre-spray treatments

⚫

Dehumidifier Rental

with stain removal and hot water extraction.

⚫

Full Commercial Cleaning Patch repair also available

Upholstery Cleaning

Full upholstery cleaning of all furniture.

eg lounge suites and all office chairs

Water Blasting

⚫

Concrete - Decks

House Washing

⚫

Soft Chemical Was

⚫

Pre-painting Wash

Property Services

⚫

Property Cleaning

Lawn Mowing

⚫

Hedges General Tidy Ups

3 Cove Road, Waipu

(opposite the Pizza Barn

)

094321325

www.waipunaturalhealth.co.nz

Clinical Nutritionist:

Nutritional Checkups, Diets for

Chronic Diseases,

Food Sensitivities

Naturopathic Physician:

Ozone Therapy, Prolotherapy,

Mesozone

Reflexology, Craniosacral

Therapy, Trauma Release

Massage Therapy

Counselling and Hypnotherapy

Change Catalyst/ThetaHealer

www.kaiwaka.co.nz

Kaiwaka Bugle - 10 December, 2019

Page 9

Tramp!

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* Weddings * Birthdays

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Can also cater for small groups….

For more information please

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Greetings Church!

We are coming into that time of the

year, December, when things can seem

a little hectic and busy to say the least.

However, it's also a special time of the

year to take time to reflect and

celebrate. Reflect on the year that has

passed and celebrate our Lord and

saviour and all he has done for us in

2019.

Dinner

We just want to say a BIG thank you to

all the amazing people who have

served in our Church this year!

Whatever area you served in; Kids

Church, Women’s Ministry, Men’s

Ministry, Prayer Meetings, Youth,

Administration, Worship, Ushering or

Church Maintenance, we would like to

extend an invitation to you and your

family to join us for Dinner on Friday

13th December at 6pm at Church.

Please RSVP for catering purposes

to admin@kaiwakarevival.co.nz.

2019 Service and 2020 Service

Our last service for the year will be

a Celebration Service on Sunday

15th December, Church will then be

closed and reopen again on the 12th

January 2020.

I think we can all agree that our

Pastors do an incredible job of

juggling ministry, family, and full-time

jobs! They will be enjoying some

quality time with friends and whanau

over our closing period. If you would

still like to attend Church during this

time, we encourage you to head along

to local Churches such as Causeway

who are running services.

Thank you for your aroha and support

for our Church this year! May you and

your family enjoy the presence and

peace of Jesus this December!

The first BBQ Sunday for 2020 will

be on our first service back Sunday

12th January after Church. Please bring

a plate and invite your friends or

neighbours! This is an event that is

open for the community to come along

and enjoy!

Don't forget to check Facebook for the latest

Church updates and follow us on our new
Church instagram page

POINT CURTIS

CRUISING CLUB

Christmas Dinner

There was a great turn out for our

Christmas Dinner on Monday 25th

November. Thanks to all who joined us

and it was really nice to see a few new

faces☺.

Thank you, Three Furlongs and staff,

for having us and the great meal.

We had 2 Raffles and the winners were

#1 Linda and #2 Bob Mills.

2020 Annual Picnic

Our Annual Picnic at the section

adjacent to the Rangiora Boat Ramp is

going to be on Saturday afternoon 11th

January 2020.

Anyone warmly welcome! Watch

Facebook and emails for more info

nearer the time.



Fish of the Month winner for

Snapper, Sonya Steiner 6.041kg. Well

done !



New Fish of the Month is Snapper.



Have a Merry Christmas & safe New

Year’s celebrations; Good luck out on

the water, and tight lines everyone.

Wayne Leslie (Commodore)

THE KAURI MUSEUM at MATAKOHE

Come to The Kauri Museum for your Christmas shopping! Our shop is looking

wonderful with a huge selection of gifts. Kauri timber bowls,

clocks, jewellery, Christmas tree decorations, wooden eggs and

kauri snails, polished gum pendants and other items, also bags and

planters, toys, tins, tea, soaps, and silk scarves made using roses

from our gardens.

EXHIBITSCOMING UP:



The Rintoul Collection - from 13 December



Christmas Decorations until New Year



‘The Perfect Accessory’ - Textiles Exhibition



‘Local Holiday Hotspots’ - till end of January.

KAIWAKA REVIVAL CHURCH

KAIWAKA WAR

MEMORIAL HALL

It has been a good year for the

Kaiwaka War Memorial Hall.

THE HALL is looking great inside and

out. This year 2019

1.Polished and restored the Matai floor

in hall and on the stage - it looks and

feels awesome...

2. Kitchen has 2 new ovens... and is

well appointed...

3.New tables....

4.Men's urinal upgraded....

5.The hall and library had an outside

Wash too...

KAIWAKA COMMUNITY

MOVIES

, under the umbrella of

Kaiwaka War Memorial Hall and run

by the MOVIE TEAM, has been

showing great movies and for a lot of

you it has become a fortnightly social

It’s great to see so many of you

making it a regular evening out.

The Movies will restart again on

Friday 24 January 2020.

Merry Xmas and a happy new year

from all of us....

~ Ad Clarijs, president

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KAIWAKA SPORTS ASSN

Otamatea Hawks Rugby Xmas Party

Everyone is welcome to the Hawks

Christmas Party, to be held at the

Sports Complex this Sunday 15th

December. Plenty of fun for the whole

family, with games, bouncy castle,

raffles, free BBQ etc. It all kicks off at

4pm.

Badminton

Our Badminton club will continue to

hold their Club Nights on Tuesdays

from 7pm, until 17th December when

the season will end with a fun

Christmas night. After a break over

Christmas and the New Year, they will

start again on 14th January.

70th Otamatea Tennis Tournament

Our annual tennis tournament will be

held at our courts over Anniversary

Weekend. This is the 70th Otamatea

Tennis Tournament! This tournament

attracts top quality players from all

over Northland and Auckland and we

also have places for locals to compete.

So, dust off that racquet and get in

some practice! To enter online, visit the

Tennis NZ website.

Family Portraits Fundraiser

Had a new baby? Want to update your

family portrait?

I am running a Family Portrait

fundraiser on Saturday 15th and

Sunday 16th February. For just $20,

you will receive a 30-minute sitting

with a range of poses and backdrops in

colour and black & white. Plus, you

will receive a free 8 x 10” professional

quality print. A week later you will

come back to view all your beautiful

photos, select your free one, and

purchase more if you wish. The last

time I ran this fundraiser the spaces got

booked up super-fast, so to secure your

space contact me as soon as possible.

Kaiwaka Athletics Club

The Athletics season has started. The

sessions run on

Mondays 5 -

6.30pm,

Otamatea High

School.

All

athletes

are

welcome. Queries, please call Eileen

on 021 1420357.

Dog Owners

We are having a problem with dog

poop on our fields. If you like to walk

your dog on our fields, that’s fine, but

please scoop that poop!

We have many people who train on our

fields as well as children playing on

them, and it’s not nice for them to step

in poop. Please be a responsible pet

owner and clean up after your dog.

Thank you.

Kaiwaka Touch Module

Would you like to play in my Summer

Touch Module? The Touch module

will be held at the Sports Complex for

eight weeks on Wednesday evenings

starting on Wednesday 15th January.

Teams are 6 a-side with at least three

females on the field, double points for

female try-scorers. You can have up to

14 players in your team, team fee is

$200. This is a casual, friendly

competition for mixed teams of men,

women and teenagers. Touch is easy to

learn and just about anyone can play.

Why not start getting a team together!

Thank you

Many thanks to all the Kaiwaka Sports

Association committee members and

club committee members who have

worked hard throughout the year to

provide sporting and recreational

opportunities for our community.

On behalf of the Kaiwaka Sports

Association I would like to wish

everyone a Merry Christmas and a

Happy New Year.

Cheryl, kaiwakasports@gmail.com

The Cow Shed Restaurant

Open for evening meals all year round

3 Course Set Menu B.Y.O

Bookings Essential (09)431 2354

www.thecowshedandshop.co.nz

The Cow Shed Summer Cafe is back for its 5th year

Limited time only 27/12/2019 - 19/01/2020

7days 9:00am - 3:00pm

Come and enjoy the tranquillity Pebblebrooke Rd, Mangawhai

www.thecowshedandshop.co.nz

www.kaiwaka.co.nz

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OTAMATEA HIGH SCHOOL

Wiremu Ngatipa

We had the honour of welcoming

Wiremu Ngatipa to our school with a

powhiri on Wednesday. Wiremu is our

new Te Reo Maori teacher starting

next year and he arrived with a number

of students and staff from St Peter’s

College in Auckland for the occasion.

NCEA exams are now over for the

year. They ran very smoothly, and I

look forward to some excellent results

when these are released by NZQA on

the 14th of January.

End of year mail out: All families

will receive their start of year

information through the post.

Building works over the holiday

period:

Tech block will have 2 weeks of floor

sanding and finishing followed by 4

weeks of interior painting, all to be

completed before the start of school

next year.

The hall will have a ventilation system

installed over the holidays, which will

take approximately two weeks to

complete.

Have a safe and relaxing holiday

period and don’t forget to join us for

junior prizegiving on Thursday the 12

December, starting at 10.30am.

~ Dirk Smyth, Acting Principal

PTCA News:

Calling Hot Rod Enthusiasts!

We need helpers to collect the gold

coin entry to the Hot Rod Run in

Mangawhai Saturday 4th January -

8am to 11ish. If you are able to help,

please call Sandra Brunt on 027

5310788.

Second-hand Uniform Shop

- for

more information contact Karen

Flanagan 0211281670. All proceeds go

towards PTCA fundraising.

TRAILS END

RONGOA MAORI

HEALING

And Gifts

Stocking all your needs from incense,

crystals, dream catchers, greeting

cards, jewellery, perfume, dragons and

more dates for groups each month are:

November 24th ~ December 15th

From 10.30am -2pm

For all inquiries Phone 0211652629

Light refreshments available $5 koha

1758 Cove Road Mangawhai

KAIWAKA

SCHOOL

Board of Trustees:

It is with

great pleasure we announce that

Sharlene Tornquist has accepted the

position of Principal for Kaiwaka

School.

Please

welcome

and

congratulate her on her achievement in

being selected for the position. The

BoT look forward to work along with

Sharlene to continue the great progress

Rosie has done for the Kaiwaka

School. Sharlene will become acting

principal as of the last day of school

2019 until 29 January 2020 when she

officially starts her new role. ~ Adrian

Buxton, BoT Chairperson

School News

Currently we are recruiting for a new

deputy principal and a part time

teacher.

You can purchase a key for the

swimming pool from the School

Office, but access isn't available yet.

We need to get some work done on the

gate and get security cameras installed.

There will be a limit of 60 keys

available.

Creative Craft Day Wednesday

11 December 2019

This is an annual event. Our students

make a variety of exhibits - some are

made at home and some at school. The

senior students’ exhibits are peer

judged. Rooms will be open to the

school community for viewing between

1.00—2.00pm on the day. Junior

exhibits include Gingerbread creation;

Scene on a tray; Christmas decoration;

Corrugated card photo frame; Nature

Art and Senior School exhibits include

Gingerbread creation; Scene on a tray;

Photography exhibit; Iris folding;

Wrapping paper.

New School Logo designed by

Rosie Hyndman

Pukekaroro is depicted, and in its

centre is a shape that resembles an

open book (learning) or the wings of a

bird in flight; The line of Maori wave

patterns along the bottom represents

the Kaipara Harbour; The dividers are

a diamond shaped Maori pattern that

represents the flounder, this pattern is

also decoration on the bodice of

Kaiwaka School Kapa haka group. The

colours are vibrant and continue the

Maori themes.

Photo below: Sharlene Tornquist

ST PAUL’S

ANGLICAN

SUNDAY SERVICES

St Pauls Church: Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Rd.

Priest in Charge Rev. W Thornton Ph 431 4122

www.mangawhaianglican.org.nz

designs for all occasions

lindywatson@hotmail.com

4312 847 0211234164

www.kaiwaka.co.nz

Kaiwaka Bugle - 10 December, 2019

Page 15

OWEN STEVENS

Osteo Therapist

For careful adjustments

to bones and joints

Treatment for humans

and their pets

Clinics:

Kate’s Place,

Kaiwaka:

Last Friday of

month

9.00am-5.00pm

For bookings:

Phone

09 4312661

Or phone Owen

09 4317123 anytime

LEE COOPER

PAINTERS

(Kaiwaka Based)

*30 yrs Experience
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0274735171

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2020’s Paparoa A&P Show is looking

up with the Northern Regional Final

of FMG Young Farmer of the Year

being held on show day, February 1.

Contestants in the FMG Young Farmer

of the year, FMG Junior Young Farmer

of the year and AgriKids will be put

through a diverse range of practical,

theoretical and technical farming

challenges.

Each level

the

competition combines practical hands-

on agriculture skills and general

knowledge. The level of complexity

and difficulty increases as the

contestant’s progress from districts to

regionals and finally at the Grand

Final.

Live entertainment

Next year’s upcoming show will be

action-packed

with

family

entertainment for adults and kids both

alike. Run away to Circus Kumarani

who will be providing community

workshops for the younger show-goers

including learning to walk the tight

rope, working with hoops and many

other fantastic ways to have fun.

Adults won’t be missing out either.

A full range of live entertainment

will be on throughout the day,

including bands, sheep shearing

competition, team roping, and of

course, the ever-popular woodchop

events.

Equine lovers will be able to enjoy

everything

horse-related

with

miniature, led, ridden and harness

classes expecting a strong turnout. Our

livestock sections continue to grow

from strength to strength. Cattle classes

remain a feature with a new section

being introduced for dairy breeds.

Visitors will also be able to enjoy the

outstanding dairy goat section and kids

can join in the Kid’s Country

Challenge. 2019’s event was an

immense success, so it’s back again for

next year.

The indoor competitions are a great

chance for people of all ages to show

off their skills and enter into the spirit

of the show and with a vast array of

classes to enter the choices to get

creative are limitless. Don’t forget

Paparoa A&P Show also has the largest

dahlia competition in Northland so get

those blooms perfect for display on

show day.

More information is available on our

revamped website paparoashow.org.nz/

home or visit us on Facebook

@PaparoaShow. ~ Liz Clark

GETTING THINGS DONE IN 1957

- RE KAIWAKA SCHOOL

Diary entry Brian Linnell

Thursday 1 August 1957

“Sent off telegrams to Prime

Minister, Mr Algie, Mr Scott

and Education Board re

granting building at Kaiwaka

school. Went round sheep in

morning. Did some work on

mower and then did some

mowing. Took children to

Guides in evening and

meeting of Scout Committee

- Had a wire from Jack Scott

authorising school building

additional houses - Shower

during day and a lot of

wind.”

Note: Jack Scott was sitting

MP for Rodney. ~ P.Linnell,

from his father's diary.

Those were the days! Telegrams were responded to more

quickly than emails it seems.

With reference to ‘100 Years of Progress 1870 - 1970 History of

Education in the Kaiwaka District. The building that was

referred to would have been the infant block - page 52 - in 1957.

The new teacher's house was built in 1959. Ed.

KAIWAKA SCHOOL CELEBRATES 150 YEARS

LABOUR WEEKEND 2020.

If you have information, photos or even tales from bygone

years please make touch with the Kaiwaka School office

or the Kaiwaka Bugle.

YOUNG FARMER REGIONAL FINAL

A PAPAROA HIGHLIGHT

www.kaiwaka.co.nz

Kaiwaka Bugle - 10 December, 2019

Page 17

KAIWAKA LIBRARY

KAIWAKA POST

CENTRE and

FOOD MART

POST CENTRE TRADING HOURS

MONDAY to FRIDAY 8am to 5pm

SATURDAY 8am to 12pm

CLOSED ON SUNDAY and on

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

FOOD MART (GROCERIES)

MONDAY TO FRIDAY

7:30am to 7.30pm

SATURDAY 8am to 7.30pm

SUNDAY 8:30am to 7pm

IF ANY QUERIES PLEASE CALL

STORE MANAGER AMRIT

on 09 4312431 or

EMAIL: kaiwakafood19a@gmail.com

1919a State Highway1, Kaiwaka 0542

Christmas Holidays

The library will be closed from 2pm on

Saturday 21 December 2019 until 4pm

Monday 6 January 2020.

Before then, please feel free to come in

and stock up on reading/viewing

material before then. Adult cards may

borrow up to 40 items at a time, junior

cards are limited to 10 items.

Any items issued in December that

would normally be due back while

we're closed will be automatically

adjusted to a due date of 6 January

2020, so you don't need to worry about

things going overdue while we're

closed. That includes DVDs and Blu-

Rays issued in that last week we're

open - you can hold on to them until 6

Jan without any overdue fees.

The after-hours slot by the main library

doors is always there for returning

items when we're not open. We will be

clearing it regularly during the holiday

so it doesn't get over-full.

Dargaville Books

We have a new selection of

books and DVDs from

Dargaville Public Library

on our shelves, having

swapped the old stock for

new last week. Many

thanks to Sue, Fay, and

Heather for their efforts

with selecting the items and

getting them onto the

shelves; it's a big job, and

your time and energy is

much appreciated. Come in

and see what's new on our

shelves - we have these

items until about June 2020.

Book Sale

Don't forget our big sale of old/excess

books. There's something there for

everyone, including books for kids. 50c

each, or two for $1, or 10 for $2.50.

Come and find a treat for you and the

family.

Summer Reading Catalogue

There is a new catalogue from

Dargaville Library out for the summer

season. Lots of interesting

recommendations for your

reading pleasure, and a

competition for adults and

kids. Come and get your

free copy from the library.

Thank you

Thank you to the team of

willing volunteers at the library, for all

of your efforts this year, they're much

appreciated.

Book review

Recently, I've read The Second

Sleep

Robert

Harris.

"All

civilisations

think

they

are

invulnerable. History warns us none is.

1468. A young priest, Christopher

Fairfax, arrives in a remote Exmoor

village to conduct the funeral of his

predecessor. The land around is strewn

with ancient artefacts – coins,

fragments of glass, human bones –

which the old parson used to collect.

Did his obsession with

the past lead to his death?

As Fairfax is drawn more

deeply into the isolated

community, everything he

believes – about himself,

his faith and the history

of his world – is tested to

destruction." From the

description, you'd think

this is an historical novel,

but it's much more than

that. I won't spoil the

twist - go and read it for

yourself! I've read several

Robert

Harris

books

before

(Imperium,

Enigma, Pompeii, The

Ghost, The Fear Index, An Officer and

a Spy, Munich - all in the library), so

had high expectations for this latest

novel - and I wasn't disappointed. This

book is on the Rental Fiction shelves in

the library for now, before it moves to

the free shelves some time next year.

Season's Greetings, and we'll see you

in the library! ~Wendy

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

HAKARU HALL

ACTIVITIES



Monday: Line Dancing



Wednesday Music Jam Session

0210628631



First Wednesday of the Month

Hall Committee Meeting 7.30pm



Hall Bookings 4312829 or

lorrainehepple@gmail.com

KAIPARA HUNTING

& FISHING

The Club held its AGM on the 17th

November.

Elected Offices: President Cam

Shanks; Treasurer Andy Thompson;

Secretary Annette Pull.

Committee: Trev, Stick, Tony, Jenny,

Steve, Gary, Dillion and Hayden.

Yearly Subs are now due: Adult $25

Family $35 Junior $15.

End Of season Prizegiving Results

Top Gun Prize: Paul Dunnett 280

Fishing:

Seniors: Snapper Steve Wrathall

8.74kg; Kahawai Dillion Thompson

2.71kg; Kingfish David Byles 14.96kg;

Gamefish Jenny McLean 90.4kg

Marlin

Juniors: Snapper Max Tunicliff 6.91;

Kingfish Tara Wrathall 16.26kg;

Gamefish Bronson Wrathall 8.47kg

Albacore.

Congratulations to you all.

For New Membership: Email Andy at

awthompson@outlook.co.nz

HOLY TRINITY

CHURCH

MAUNGATUROTO

You are invited to visit during

December to see the Bethlehem Scene

at the front of the Church, and the

Remembrance Tree on which you can

place verses and/or names. There is

also a Gift Tree where you may leave a

gift for any age (these will be

distributed through an appropriate

agency for Christmas).

Blue Christmas

Sunday15 December, 7pm is the Blue

Christmas Service, especially for those

who have lost family members or

friends this year or who find Christmas

a particularly difficult time any year.

There will be an opportunity to light a

candle

memory

those no longer

with us and/or

to put a star on

the prayer tree.

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Page 19

What is it about this

time of the year? It

either seems to bring

out the very best in people or the stress

can make us see the very worst in

people?

Whatever Christmas means to you and

your family it will inevitably create

more work, cost more money and may

be more stressful than other times of

the year.

For some it may be a time to look

forward to, a time to relax and spend

time with your friends and whanau,

sharing food, swims at the beach and

creating memories.

For others this time of the year only

highlights

their

isolation

and

loneliness, a time to reflect on broken

relationships, lost children or lack of

resources.

Our advice to you is, keep it simple,

light and fun and place no more

significance on the day than any other

day. If you have strained relationships

with family members normally and

then add to it by having to spend the

day together and drinking wine in the

sun, there is a high chance or conflict

and dramas.

Financially it always costs us more in

December than any other month, we

always push to our clients to put away

for the whole year even $5 a week

would help us to buy a few pressies and

have a nice meal. But as it is heading

towards December now and if you

haven’t put away anything by now the

reality is you are going to be tight.

Here are some basic tips for

keeping it real this Christmas :-)

1.If you have it share it - if you have

extra money donate a few things to

local food banks, or gifts for children

wrap and label them, there are

collection points in every local

community. Kate’s Place are donated

gifts and food every year so if you are a

family in need or know of one please

let us know. There is a gift in giving a

feel good factor and it really can

change a family or child’s Christmas

time, don’t be a grinch by thinking that

people on benefits or low incomes are

there because they choose to be or all

beneficiaries smoke drink and gamble,

because this just isn’t true and even if it

was true put that aside and think about

the kids who have no control over their

environment. Teach your children the

importance of kindness and gratitude

and how lucky they are to be able to

share some of what they have.

2. Don't borrow!!!! Don't fall into the

trap of After Pay. I know we all want to

give our kids nice pressies at

Christmas, but the reality is if you

haven’t got it you can’t spend it. Don’t

panic whatever your situation is this

year, it doesn’t mean it will be the

same next year, so maybe less gifts this

year but more fun!!

Create a tight budget, put a limit on

gifts, food and decorations & games.

3. Presents/Gifts - little kids are quite

easily pleased maybe one toy or game

they want and lots of little treats,

bucket and spades, balls, water slides,

indoor games arts and crafts stuff, try

and get to Kmart they have low cost

things that when wrapped up can look

like a lot, items from $5. Teenagers are

harder but if you can’t afford the

clothes or technology, they want get

things like phone cases, vouchers for

top ups or stores they like or one item

they

want

and

add

toiletries,

chocolates, books and games. If you

buy for adults and are tight this year,

go op shopping find good books, make

a herb garden, bake or make food

treats, go to Kmart and buy cheap

kitchen

utensils

and put in a basket,

make up pamper

packs

with

toiletries, make up

vouchers

for

babysitting

gardening, buy someone their favourite

coffee or bottle of wine or cheese from

our local cheese shop that is usually a

treat. It really is the thought that

counts.

With any gift make the effort with the

wrapping and presentation, decorate

gifts with bows or fresh pohutukawa or

flax. Google for ideas there are heaps

of cheap and creative things online.

4. Food - However, you usually eat at

Christmas whether you have a

traditional English type Christmas

dinner of ham, turkey etc, you can

create the same feel for way less

money. Buy big chickens and stuff

with cranberry stuffing or serve with

cranberry sauce, roast veges and salad.

Make kids jellies and mousse and

lollies instead of expensive pre bought

desserts or make your own pavlova and

make your own sponge for trifles. If

spending Christmas with family make

sure everyone brings an equal share,

one type of meat, one dessert, drinks,

even a game to make sure the cost is

spread, and the work is spread more

equally between everyone. Again

make sure your Xmas table is

decorated with candles and fresh

pohutukawa, lots of tinsel, save up the

empty toilet rolls and make your own

Xmas crackers (that sounds a bit gross)

even if they just have a chocolate or

lollies in them, put your own jokes in

them. Make a fruit punch with lots of

ice and fruit to make festive. Play

heaps of terrible Christmas music or

find some cool Christmas music on

You Tube. Try and make as much food

yourself rather than buying premade.

5. Create an atmosphere of fun, lots

of decorations, lots of games and

music. Google fun “Christmas Games”

I have 6 for my family this year from

Xmas Bingo to Hook the Candy Canes

and making Reindeer antlers. Get

Christmas movies booked or borrowed

to watch as a family, avoid the booze,

well at least until the kids are asleep

and mainly just be grateful, be grateful

for living in such a beautiful country,

be grateful for our families and friends,

our health and wealth and freedoms.

Try and put aside family differences for

another day. If you are ignoring

Christmas due to being alone or

because of the stress of it, consider

volunteering at community dinners or

community events put yourself out

there take a risk and at the very least

try and make someone else’s Christmas

Day a better one than it might of been

without you.

Meri Kirihimete

and have a wonderful 2020.

Please contact us on 09 431-2661 or 029 773

9085 or add to our Facebook page “Kates

Place Community House” if you need support

or assistance

Bulk Cartage

HAVING A REALISTIC CHRISTMAS

Willow Bend

HORSE

HOTEL

Total Horse Care

Agistment

Riding Lessons

Arena Hire (60x40)

Young Horse Starting

Re-training/Exercising

Hoof Trimming

Problem Solving

Phone Sue

09 431 2817

or 021 623 776

Or email

susanjoll11@gmail.com

Next Bugle Deadline midday Friday 17 January 2020

WHAT’S ON

PLEASE ~ do let us know what is on - email

kaiwakabugle@kaiwaka.co.nz

Advertising in WHAT’S ON is FREE

*13Dec~Kaiwaka School Prizegiving

*13Dec~Movie ‘Ladies in Lavender’,KWMH,7.30pm

*15Dec~Otamatea Hawks Christmas Party, 4pm KSA

*15Dec~St Pauls Kaiwaka, Carols by Candlelight, 7.30pm

*16Dec~Kaiwaka School End of Term 4

Christmas Day~ St. Pauls Kaiwaka Service, 9am

*11Jan~Pt. Curtis CC Annual Picnic, Rangiora Rd

*15Jan~Touch Module begins, 6.30pm, KSA

Anniversary Weekend~Otamatea Tennis Tournament, KSA

*29Jan~Kaiwaka School Term1 begins

*1Feb~Paparoa A&P Show

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

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 (at Jaques $3.00

and $1.50) (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: 4312 725

 HAKARU PONY CLUB - Secretary Denise Rogers 021423376

secretary@hakaruponyclub.co.nz

 KAIPARA HUNT - Secretary Albert Doonenbal Ph 4312059

 KAIWAKA BADMINTON -Tuesdays 7.30pm Ph: 4312345

 KAIWAKA CAN - 3rd Wednesday in month, 5.30pm, Archie

Bull Hall Ph: 0273572751

*KAIWAKA DRAMA CLUB -

Hannah Webb

0272863352

KaiwakaDrama@gmail.com - FB - “KaiwakaDramaClub”

 KAIWAKA DRUM & DANCE CLASSES - 021 611198

 KAIWAKA GARDEN & FLORAL GROUP - 2nd Thursday in

month. Ph: 431 4744

 KAIWAKA CUBS - Thursdays 5.30-7pm, Hakaru Ph:Bruce

4312542

 KNITTING FOR WHANGAREI HOSPITAL - 2nd Tuesday in

month, Archie Bull Hall 10am Ph 4314827

 MANGAWHAI COMBINED REBUS CLUB - 2pm, 3rd

Thursday month, Senior Citizens Hall Mangawhai. Ph: 4315777

*PILATES - KAIWAKA WAR MEMORIAL HALL - Ph:

021

2072729

 PT CURTIS CRUISING CLUB - Jean Ph: 4312227 (wk), 4312520 (hm)

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

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

 KAIWAKA SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING CLUB-

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

 TRAMPING - Mondays 9am-2:30pm Maria 4312 234

HALLS FOR HIRE:

 Kaiwaka St. John Hall: Phone Marj 0272941227

 St.Pauls Archie Bull Hall HIRE $20 half day, $40 full day per

hire, S McAulay, Ph 4312311

 Kaiwaka War Memorial Hall HlRE - Phone 4312725 or

kaiwaka.hall.bookings@gmail.com

 Hakaru Community Hall HIRE -Ph. Lorraine 4312829

 Te Pounga Marae queries - Pearl Nathan 0223933533

 Kaiwaka Sports Association hire/queries - C. Anderson 4312051

or kaiwakasports@gmail.com

Justice of Peace:

B.FJaques 4312 048; L.Donaldson 4312 228; A.F.Hargreaves

4312 045, W.Howard 4312 725 - please phone to make sure they

are available or go to www.justiceofthepeace.org.nz

Marriage Celebrants:

L.Donaldson; A.F.Hargreaves; Y Osborne

LOCAL SERVICES

*Emergencies - Ambulance, Fire, Police - dial 111

*Non-urgent Police phone 09 4311150

A A: Meets Wed., 8pm Kaiwaka Ph: 4315543, 0800229 6757

ASUREQUALITY LTD (was AgriQuality) Call Free 0508 0011 22

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:cab.wells@xtra.co.nz

CIVIL DEFENCE - Kaiwaka Community Response Group:

kaiwaka.civildefencecrg@gmail.com, 4312725 Wendy

DOG/STOCK /NOISE CONTROL 0800 105 890

FUNERAL SERVICES: Morris & Morris Ltd,

Whangarei - Bev Jaques Ph:4312367 or 0800667747

GRANDPARENTS Raising Grandchildren: Dianah Roberts 0223819539

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

Hakaru. Ph 4312 176 or Bill Warren (President) 431 2092

HAKARU LANDFILL/Transfer Station:Open everyday 10am-

4pm.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 4314017

KAIWAKA LIBRARY: kaiwaka.library@gmail.com

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

KAIWAKA PLAYCENTRE: Ph Juanita 0274134904; 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, Osteopath, A.A., Legal Advice. 4312 661

LINKING HANDS Health Shuttle Ph 4315906 or 09 4318969

MINISTRY FOR PRIMARY INDUSTRIES - General inquiries Call

Free 0800 008 333

NORTHPOWER: Faults Kaiwaka area 0800 104040

OTAMATEA COMMUNITY SERVICES: Counselling, parent coach,

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

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

PARENTPORT: Free, practical family support service Puhoi to Paparoa

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

PLUNKET: Kaiwaka -Kate’s Place Clinic 1st Wednesday of the month;

Mangawhai - Rose Madsen Cottage: Coffee Group 9:30 every Monday. Clinic

every Monday and Thursday.

Maungaturoto - Good News Church, Clinic 2nd and 4th Wednesday.

Cynthia 09 431 7340 or 027 675 3488

PLUNKET HELPLINE -0800 933 922 (24 hours)

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 1st Sun. 9.00am (Eucharist), 3rd Sun.

9.00am (Family Service). Contact: Rev. Wayne Thornton 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 to Fr. Bill Fletcher – 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