maungaturoto matters june 2011

Maungaturoto Matters

Maungaturoto Community Walkway officially open

The Maungaturoto Community Walkway is officially

open after after several years of hard work by a

group of Otamatea High School students and many

local people.

Entry to the first 1.4 kilometres of the track which

has been opened is opposite Otamatea High School.

The first section, through paddock, is marked by

white posts while the remainder is either metal or

boardwalk. The walkway passes through native

bush, including stands of kauri and totara, and the

club’s sheep farm. Most of the walkway has a gen-

tle gradient, although one area is slightly steeper.

The full distance, from the end of the track and

back along the road to the starting point, is about

two kilometres.

The project had its genesis five years ago when the

Environmental Group, led by teacher Stella Clyde,

began fencing and planting a wetland in the

grounds of the Maungaturoto Country Club with as-

sistance of grants from the Northland Re-

gional Council and the Kaipara District Council..

Stella Clyde says the students built about four kilo-

metres of fencing under the supervision of Owen

Stevens. Many earned credits and they all gained

useful experience.

“Then, in 2009, the group applied for funding to

build a walkway around the Maungaturoto Country

Club farm so the students who had taken part in

fencing and planting could walk around and show

off their work.”

Lotteries Commision funding started the project

and the Department of Conservation funded trees.

The students worked with local landscape archi-

tect Niki Le Mesurier to create walkway and plant-

ing plans. Trevor Butler drew up an engineering

plan while local resident Dave Churcher supervised

five boys who built the gates and boardwalks.

Connor Chandler, a year 12 student, made the

signs while he was on Gateway, a programme

which introduces students to the workplace, at

Signmasters in Warkworth. Another student, Jacob

Crosby, was on work experience with Powells Con-

struction as the track was formed.

“Students have been involved throughout the proc-

ess of building the walkway for the community to

use to exercise or simply enjoy the bush and farm-

land alongside the estuary,” says Stella.

“The project has been a true community effort with

trees being planted and fences made by the stu-

dents from OHS and Westmount schools. These

students have also gained credits throughout the

exercise.”

Construction on the last section of the walkway will

soon begin. It follows the Maungaturoto side of the

farm and finishes at the entrance to the Country

Club. Completion is scheduled for the end of the

year.

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OTAMATEA HARBOUR CARE OTAMATEA HARBOUR CARE OTAMATEA HARBOUR CARE OTAMATEA HARBOUR CARE (O.H.C.)(O.H.C.)(O.H.C.)(O.H.C.) O.H.C. is a group that plants trees and shrubs around the Kaipara Harbour and its streams and estuaries. The function of these plants is to filter run-off and ultimately improve water quality, ensuring security for all the little fishes habitats from predators etc. and for their food source, and to allow enough legal snapper for our tables. Baby snapper, for example, live in marine meadows which cannot survive if run-off and silting is too bad. Raglan Harbour has been almost completely planted plus 20% of the catchment area and the reduction in silting and improve-ment in marine life has been impressive. Rag-lan has inspired us. We generally plant in the Otamatea district on farms, obviously with the Farmers aggrement, and usually work for a couple of hours after which the farmer usually shouts us lunch. We're a friendly social bunch and are keen to have new blood in our ranks. We usually plant on Saturdays, but Sunday's could be a possibility. If you're keen on supporting the cause please phone Dave Churcher on 4318 773 or email [email protected]

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Tuesday the 10th May saw the 2nd meeting of the Resi-dents Association with a few new faces welcomed and in-vited to come again. These meetings are open to all mem-bers of the Maungaturoto public. If you have any fundrais-ing ideas, initiatives or would like to come to our next meet-ing it is on Monday 13Monday 13Monday 13Monday 13thththth June June June June at 7.30pm at the Country Club. One new exciting initiative which will be up and running by next month is the new Community Calendar. This calendar will be available for community groups, associations and businesses to refer to when selecting dates and times for meetings, special events or sales & celebrations. You can also list your events there for others to see and plan around. For it to be a successful tool for the community please list your events as soon as you can. The easiest way to list your event will be to visit online and follow the easy booking system. If this option does not suit you then you could email [email protected] or phone us on 4318462 with the event, date, time and location and your event will be placed within 2 days. You will be able to book for any month (or year!) if you know your dates. This calendar will eventually be able to be viewed online or in the Maungaturoto Matters. Feel free to start contacting us now with your events and when it is up and running online it will be chocka block full of events. The Maungaturoto Welcome Pack is another idea which is being reestablished. This welcome pack, for those who don’t know, is a pack which contains a range of information from community groups to schools available in the area, from rubbish days to when businesses are open. This wel-come pack is in the process of being updated so if you are a community group or business and your details have changed lately please email [email protected] with the altered details or contact the Residents Associa-tion secretary Nyree Alcock on 09 4318 462 with your new details. Each month we will be producing an agenda for the next meeting, so if you would like something brought up or men-tioned this can be added to the agenda and will be dis-cussed at the next meeting. Contact Nyree Alcock on the details above to do this or alternatively visit Realtown Maungaturoto Residents Association Facebook page, join up and add comments this way. One change you will notice this month is that the Resi-dents Association is cleaning up the community notice board which is situated outside Tonys. From now on please use the cards provided inside Tonys when putting up no-tices on this board, instead of putting up pieces of paper. You can still put up photos, just attach them to the cards. All these initiatives are going to take time and effort to achieve but the new association has the passion and drive to make new things happen.

Another Great Concert thrills audience !! Another amazing music concert was staged in Maunga-turoto last month, and all who missed it, missed a great night of entertainment and talent. Following the enormous success of the concert in February last year to raise funds following the earthquake in Haiti, it might have been difficult to produce a concert of the same standard. But from the opening numbers by “Fiddlore’, a quartet of guitars and violins from Warkworth, the concert set off with a rocking pace, thrilling the audience from be-ginning to end. Lockwood Smith did a professional job comparing the great variety of talented musicians and singers, and again wowed the crowd with his own rendition of ‘the Prayer’ and ‘ Amazing Grace’. Kelvin Choi, a twelve year old pianist with extraordinary musical gifts, was just one of the local folk to thrill the audi-ence. May Seager sang “ Angel’ and “ How great thou art”, drawing in the audience with her vivacious communication, and the three girls from the Otamatea Repertory Theatre Amy and Myra Lawrence and Molly Curnow, all sang with great clarity and delight. A young Japanese student Hiroo Fukuoka from Auckland, had the audience gasping as he played well known pieces on his violin with passion and proficiency well beyond his 22years, ably accompanied on the piano by his mother. The local talented group “ Whiskey Business” , again entertained with a wide variety of instruments and presented a very professional programme of songs and music, and both halves of the concert ended with a wonder-ful programme of ‘Songs from the shows’ by the Opera North Choir conducted by Joan Kennaway. Richard Kennaway’s amazing bass rendition of “Old Man River’, was equally matched by a variety of choral and solo items by members of this very talented choir. A great supper greeted the near full hall at half time and everyone received a special gift of chocolates as they left, in thanks for coming and supporting the concert. Rodney Dunlop, the Anglican minister in Maungaturoto, who organised the concert , thanked everyone who had made it possible and for helping to raise nearly $3,000.0 towards the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal.

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On Wednesday, 18 May members and visitors met at the Country Club Theatre upstairs room for a meeting after which we were entertained by Lisa Wintle, qualified Beauty Therapist and owner of “ L’Art de Beauty” which is French for “The Art of Beauty”. L’Art de Beauty is located in Paparoa. She gave an extremely interesting and informa-tive talk about the treatment and relaxation procedures they offer. All their skincare range is 100% certified or-ganic and from the samples she produced for us, smelt divine. Our usual competitions were held for the last time this year, along with a very successful Trading Table. Next month on 16 June at 12 noon will be our Annual General Meeting to be held at the Centennial Hall. Bring a plate for a pot luck lunch after which competition winners will be revealed.

GARDEN NOTES FOR JUNE 2011GARDEN NOTES FOR JUNE 2011GARDEN NOTES FOR JUNE 2011GARDEN NOTES FOR JUNE 2011 Roses can be pruned this month as well as climbing roses, and ornamental trees and shrubs. Also prune hy-drangeas, thinning out spindly growth and prune down to a pair of buds low down on a strong stem. This will give you a stunning display of flowers in summer. Plant cauliflower, cabbages, silverbeet and winter lettuces and as these are heavy feeders give them plenty of fertil-izer. Clean up and manure old vegetable beds to get them ready for planting. Watch for those slugs and snails as they will be active on young seedlings. This is an ideal month for planting fruit trees. Also if you prune your existing fruit trees cover the pruning cuts with pruning paint. Stone fruit trees should be pruned first as their spring growth commences earlier.

(Garden hints from Maungaturoto Garden Club)

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The April meeting of the Otamatea Grey Power was held on the 27th April in the Anglican Church Hall. It had a dis-appointing attendance. Many simply forgot that we are now in the standard meeting format of the last Wednesday in the month. The trading table was busy with fresh vegetables. Bring along any goods or produce that you would like to sell. We had a lovely afternoon tea provided by committee

members. Thank you to the members who provided this. Our next meeting will be 25th May. The speaker we have planned will give an opposite view to the arguments about Crest’s placing of the turbines in the Kaipara. The June meeting will be on 29th at 2pm. This is the AGM. Please make a note to attend and vote for your cho-sen candidate. Our guest ‘entertainment’ in Northpower’s Jan Thomsen who will give a demonstration using small electrical appli-ances – we get to eat the samples with our afternoon tea. She will also answer any questions on power usage. Should be a pleasant demonstration and talk. We will continue to have our meetings on the last Wednes-day of the month in the Church Hall at 2pm. Thanks, Joan.

Support is needed for Maungaturoto Pri-Support is needed for Maungaturoto Pri-Support is needed for Maungaturoto Pri-Support is needed for Maungaturoto Pri-mary School as they are once again in-mary School as they are once again in-mary School as they are once again in-mary School as they are once again in-volved in McCAINS School Veggie volved in McCAINS School Veggie volved in McCAINS School Veggie volved in McCAINS School Veggie PatchesPatchesPatchesPatches Maungaturoto Primary School urges local community to donate points for its School Veggie Patch. Maungaturoto Primary has once again registered for the McCAIN School Veggie Patches program and is off to a great start. The Primary School is urging the local community, businesses and families to show their support by donating points for the schools veggie patch. Every barcode from McCAIN frozen vegetable or McCAIN Purely Potato packs purchased will provide points that Maungaturoto Primary School can redeem for gardening tools, seeds and equipment such as wheelbarrows, water tanks and compost bins for their schools veggie patch. “This is a great opportunity for Maungaturoto Primary students to be involved once again in an educational program that aims to teach children about the benefits of healthy eating in a fun, out-door environment,” Alison Robinson, Acting Principal said. Last year, through the McCains program, the school managed to at-tain gardening gloves for all children attending the schools very own veggie patch. This year there are high hopes !! “The school is off to a great start so far and we thank local sup-porters for the points donations made so far. We are eager to continue our McCAIN School Veggie Patch adventure and urge everyone to keep up the great work by collecting McCAIN bar-codes for our school.” To show your support and earn points for your local primary school, simply collect barcodes from any pack of McCAIN frozen vegetables or McCAIN Purely Potato and drop them into Maun-gaturoto Primary School on Gorge Road, Maungaturoto. For any further information on Maungaturoto Primary’s involvement in McCAIN School Veggie Patches please contact Daniel Alcock at the school on 4318 106 or visit the website mccain-

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Christian Comment Christian Comment Christian Comment Christian Comment ---- Easter and Easter and Easter and Easter and ANZAC 2011.ANZAC 2011.ANZAC 2011.ANZAC 2011. Easter for most of us is well and truly behind us now. Its one of those events in our calendar when we enjoy a hot cross bun and the children get some chocolate Easter eggs, and then move on to the next thing . From a Christian perspective its perhaps the most important weekend in the year. It’s the celebration of a series of events which changed the world for ever and which have come to change my life too. This year the churches of our district distributed over one thousand hot cross buns, in an endeavour to remind us all that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, died on a cross 2000 yrs ago, and that his death enables all of us to have a new and open relationship with God. Its hard to fathom how the death of a travelling carpenter /teacher, living in a small obscure country so long ago, could have such a dramatic effect on the lives of anyone. But history has shown that the death of that one man has dramatically changed the lives of millions of people over time , when they put their trust and faith in Him. Likewise the Easter celebrations were not simply recalling the stories about how this man apparently rose from the dead three days after his death, but about how he comes into every heart and life that is open to him now, and brings dimensions of an abundant life for all who embrace Him. The Resurrection is not an event in the distant past, but an everyday event for anyone who recognises that Jesus walks and talks with us everyday, meets us in all the different circumstances of life and enables us to experience His life, power, love and joy in a whole new way. ANZAC Day followed Easter this year, and while many Christians turned out for the Easter services in our various churches, others faced cold, wind and rain to attend dawn parades and commemorations, which honoured the soldiers who went to war to maintain freedom, and never came back. On most ANZAC parades I have often felt that its all a bit remote for me. My dad didn’t go to war. He maintained the oil tankers on England’s east coast, which was regarded as important to the war effort as the others going into the forces. My mother’s youngest brother was killed in the 1st World War but my parents never talked about him or his war ca-reer, and never attended Remembrance Day commemora-tions to honour him. He wasn’t a member of the ANZAC’s either of course. In recent years however, my family have discovered lots of details about this ‘unknown’ Uncle Jack, about his passion to serve his country, his bravery in line of fire, and the place where he met his death as a very young man. My family have discovered where he was buried and have visited his grave in Belgium. This year’s ANZAC parades therefore had some deeper meaning for me. A member of my own family laid down his

life for me, sacrificing his own future so that I and many others could enjoy a better life. Later this year I am hoping to visit his grave and to connect with the man who died that I might live. The two events have some parallels for me, both were about young men who made great sacrifices, so that others might enjoy life in all its fullness. Jesus didn’t go to war in the conventional sense, but went into battle against all the evils of this world, armed only with the weapon of ‘Amazing Grace’. The death and resurrec-tion of Jesus has deeply affected me and millions like me, and I know that Jesus’ death is an expression of His great love for me and you. “Greater love has not man than this that He lay down his life for his friends.” While next year’s ANZAC parade might have deeper meaning still for me, everyday is filled with deeper meaning and thankfulness, to the One who came and died that I might have life in all its abundance “ (John 11:11) ∗ Rodney Dunlop

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Freedom campersFreedom campersFreedom campersFreedom campers I hadn’t thought ‘lightly’ and ‘politely’ were inter-changeable until a letter from a rental vehicle com-pany proved that, indeed, this is so. We share a Kaipara beach with a decapitated ‘No Camping’ sign and another sign some freedom campers ignored. During a pre-prandial wander, I passed a couple whose van had been parked all day. They were relax-ing in deck chairs on the beach. Although the man acknowledged me, the stiff set of the couple’s backs indicated they had no wish to chat. I walked past the van, past a fire on the beach and . . . .urghhh!!! . . . past dirty pieces of tissue paper near the boat ramp. Yick!!! As if by karma, a clean plastic bag lay at my feet. I gathered the toilet paper then approached the stiff-backed couple who told me they were from Europe, that this was their third New Zealand holiday, where they’d been and where they were going. I politely mentioned the no camping rule, although they must have known, but they declined a camping spot in a nearby paddock. They looked surprised when they learned the beach was popular with boaties and families and that there was a nearby toilet. “Some naughty people used the grass as a toilet,” I said, indicating the treasures in the plastic bag. They left the next day leaving wood on a fire that smouldered near dry kikuyu. What would you do? I wrote to the vehicle hire com-pany, copying the council and government ministers and then, following the farmer’s wise counsel, trimmed the letter considerably before I sent it. Days later a prickly reply from the vehicle rental com-pany informed me that I’d made incorrect assump-tions and asked why I hadn’t lightly pointed out that camping wasn’t permitted. Confused, I checked my letter. I’d made no incorrect assumptions - I hadn’t accused the company of not educating campers, but said I’d been unable to find this info on their website. And in the circumstances, was the tone of our interaction relevant? Now I I I I felt prickly. I replied saying that, in fact, theytheytheythey had made an incor-rect assumption as I had spoken “lightly” to the camp-ers and offered them a legal camp site.

A few days later, glancing at the grouchy letter, I real-ised I’d misread it. I don’t mean to make fun of the writer’s spelling ability - we have different strengths and weaknesses - but I’d been asked to speak “per lightly” to the campers, i.e. “politely”. In my chummy reply, I’d agreed with the writer’s idea that, if a similar thing happened again, I should con-tact the car hire company. I didn’t mention that he’d incorrectly assumed I was a bloke or that I felt sure the company would never hire this couple another vehicle - that might have been an incorrect assumption. - Rae Roadley

Maungaturoto Scout GroupMaungaturoto Scout GroupMaungaturoto Scout GroupMaungaturoto Scout Group We need your helpWe need your helpWe need your helpWe need your help. Our wonderful Cub Leader is finishing at the end of this term and we need a new Leader to run our Cub Pack of 8-10 year old boys and girls. They currently meet each Monday 4.30-6pm at our Scout Hall on Bickerstaffe Road. Leaders often speak of how rewarding it is to volun-teer with Scouts New Zealand. Many parents choose to become a Leader and experi-ence Scouts for themselves. They get the best of both worlds: spending time with their children and watching them grow, but also learn-ing and challenging themselves as they progress through Scouts New Zealand's Leader Training scheme. You will get lots of support, help, training and plenty of opportunities to have fun. The planning is done for you – each term we are given ideas and activities to run for each week. If you are interested please speak to Eileen Parsons 431 8055 or Alison Cadman 431 8860.


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Playcentre news for May Hello everyone, Kia Ora, time for another update from the Maungaturoto Playcentre. We are now into Term 2. The weather is cooling down a little now, but we’re still enjoying some lovely sunny days, and there’s not a lot that puts the kids off playing outside! So far this term the extra activities we’ve had include the ever popular Bike Day, where the children were able to ride their bikes in the school carpark. The extra space helped some to gain more confidence with riding. Some really got up a bit of speed! On the slower side, for one week we had a bit of a focus on crafts, and also made some warming soup. We also got out the ‘Zoom’ slide which is always a lot of fun for children of all ages. Another week we had fun making masks, we got out the clay, and also made windmills. Apart from all these planned activities, the sessions always consist of free play, so your child chooses the activity they want. This could be playing in the sandpit, the playhouse, with playdough, dressing up, going on the swings/slides, or playing with any of the other numerous toys and activities we have available at the Playcentre. And of course they enjoy the company of other children! There is a lot here on offer to keep them entertained and stimulated.

Please help us to raise funds - we recycle ink/toner cartridges!

Just a reminder that you can now bring in your used ink toner cartridges for us to dispose of. You get to dispose of your rubbish for free, and in the process help us to raise precious funds, as we collect a small payment for recycling these. We are always very grateful for any help with fund raising. Thanks to all those who have already done this! If you are new to the area, we are down the drive next to the 4 Square. If you’d like to come along to see if Playcentre is the place for your child(ren) you are welcome to visit us, the first 3 sessions are free (term fees are now only $20 for a single child, $25 for 2 or more children). We are open on Mon-day, Wednesday and Friday for general morning sessions from 9.15 to 12.15. Call in to visit us or phone for more information on 431 8517.

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I can’t remember another year that has been so mild that we have only had the heater on for a couple of evenings and needed to light the fire two evenings by the middle of May! Even during the day at the Community House we have not needed heating for more than a day or two. I guess winter will feel like it has come quite suddenly when it does arrive, rather than the more gentle changing of seasons we are used to. Sometimes life is like that in other areas also, we just get along with life and then suddenly we are required to make big decisions to accommodate the changes that life brings us that we have not planned. Some of the work we do at the Community House is helping people through the big changes that come along. This can involve relationships, health, finance or a multi-tude of other things that we have no control over and can feel quite scary and loom large in our lives. The team at Homebuilder’s can bring a wealth of experi-ence and knowledge that can be of assistance to you, we are also pretty good at listening. We find it very fulfilling when we see people make the changes that are forced upon them and come up smiling and ready to grab life by the tail again. If you think we may be able to help you please feel free to give us a call, we would love the opportunity to assist you through the challenges that life is bringing you. All our ser-vices are fully funded and confidentiality is assured. Blessings from Denise And the Team


You Can Hire …

Concrete Mixer (Electric)

Concrete Power Float

Plate Compactor

Waterblaster

Hydraulic Log Splitter

Post Hole Borer

Scrub Cutters

Weed Trimmers

Chainsaws

Lawnmowers

Trailer

Generator

1.5 Tonne Digger

At Maungaturoto Auto Centre

431 8288

STEPHEN M JAQUES CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

_________________________________

123 Hurndall Street

Maungaturoto

_______________________________________ Phone: (09) 431 8733

Fax: (09) 431 8736

Email: [email protected]

WELDING & REPAIR WORK

Panel Steel

Heavy Steel Stainless Steel

On Site Repairs Reasonable hourly rate

Ph 09 431 6555


ΚΑΙΠΑΡ Α ΠΛΥΜΒΙΝΓ ΛΤ∆ΚΑΙΠΑΡ Α ΠΛΥΜΒΙΝΓ ΛΤ∆ΚΑΙΠΑΡ Α ΠΛΥΜΒΙΝΓ ΛΤ∆ΚΑΙΠΑΡ Α ΠΛΥΜΒΙΝΓ ΛΤ∆

Graham SlatterPLUMBER DRAINLAYER

Master PlumberRegistered Drainlayer

3 ton digger & truck for hire

5 View Road,MaungaturotoPhone 025 244 5430A/Hrs Ph. 431 8451Fax. 431 8561

KAIPARA PLUMBING LTD

027 244 5430

JENNY'S RURAL

CLEANING SERVICES

Phone Jenny on 09 431-2826

Let’s take the hassle out of your busy life.

These are the services we offer.

Cleaning on weekly, fortnightly, monthly

or those one off jobs.

Rented & Holiday Homes.

Windows & ceilings

Ovens Domestic Cleaning

P.O. Box 6 Maungaturoto


LINKING HANDS INCLINKING HANDS INCLINKING HANDS INCLINKING HANDS INC (Health Shuttle Services).(Health Shuttle Services).(Health Shuttle Services).(Health Shuttle Services).

Hello from the team at Linking Hands - It has been an in-teresting few weeks with rising fuel costs, a car off the road awaiting repairs and Maureen away battling health issues, but HEY, we are still here and going strong. Firstly a huge “Thank you to the anonymous person who sent us a very timely and generous donation through the mail – We wanted you to know it arrived safely and is much appreciated. The Book Nook (Second hand books, Puzzles, DVDS and Videos) is proving a popular place to visit and this is a great way for us to raise funds for running costs. We are grateful to those regular folk who use it by purchas-ing books and those donation them. There are lots of books to choose from, so why not “POP IN” and see for yourself. REMINDER we also have Internet Service including photo-copying and laminating facilities at low costs. This service is also well used to check on banking, mail or simply spending time “Surfing the Net” researching!!!! S.O.F.A (Super Outings for the Aged) these outings for our senior citizens are pro very popular and happen once a month. We have received special funding which is set aside for this. If you are over 65 years and just want to have an afternoon out, Please phone us 4318969 and enquire about the “Mystery Afternoon Tea Trips” AND OUR NEXT TRIP DATE WILL BE 23RD JUNE, 2011, So look forward to hearing from you...... For those who are unaware that, we have a base in Mangawhai which is supported by several volunteer drivers. They do a great job getting clients to medical appointments up to Whangarei and down to Wellsford. A “BIG THANK YOU” to all, for the great work you are do-ing. I would also like to say how much we value the volun-teer drivers and helpers that support us here; you are a great team and so much a part of making this service being a success. It just remains for us to say, thanks for all the support and I know you’ll join Ann and I in wishing Maureen a speedy recovery and a hasty return. Regards from the Team REMINDER!!!!! A G M Monday 11th July, 2011 Refreshments to follow 7:30pm Linking Hands Office 131 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto ALL WELCOME

PUKEARENGA PUKEARENGA PUKEARENGA PUKEARENGA TE KŌHANGA REOTE KŌHANGA REOTE KŌHANGA REOTE KŌHANGA REO Ko te tangata e ako ana ki te kāinga, tūnga ki te marae tau ana. The person who learns at home, stands confidently on the marae. Mihi matakuikui, matakorokoro ki a koutou katoa. Tēnā koutou ki ngā tangata e tae mai ki te hui a tau, tautoko ai. A big thank you to all of the people who attended the recent Annual General Meeting to witness the health of our kōhanga reo. I would like to extend a warm welcome to the new holders of responsibility on the Pukearenga Kōhanga Reo Execu-tive; Hazel Kaiō, the Chairperson; Sam Philips, Secretary; Teneil Shepherd, Treasurer ; Mikaere Baron, Property Manager/ Health and Safety Officer; Vanessa Hartle, Health and Safety Officer and Renee, Health and Safety Officer. As a whānau run early childhood centre, we would not be able to operate successfully without the support of the com-munity and whānau to manage the administrative and man-agement wing of the kōhanga as expected by the Ministry of Education and Te Kōhanga Reo Trust. Professional Development is alive and well in the Kōhanga Reo Movement. Over the last week, Matua Reno attended 2 day training for Whakapakari a degree equivalent early childhood teaching qualification in Whangarei and was sup-ported by Matua Bonnie, mātua Mikaere and Whaea Hana. Whaea Tina, Whaea Missy, Whaea Vanessa, Whaea Teneil and Matua Reno went to Motatau in Ngati Hine for the Te Ara Tuatahi and Te Ara Tuarua courses which are the base for Whakapakari and its prime objective is to in-crease the proficiency of te reo of its participants and un-derstanding of the kaupapa of Te Kōhanga Reo. At the moment our tamariki are learning about whakatūpa-totanga or safety in and around the home. They have learnt about safety in the kitchen and common catch phrases for the tamariki are, “Kia tūpato ki te waiwera!” and “Kia mataara ki te ahi!” The two reo classes started again and it was good to see the students come back as enthused as ever to learn our chiefly language. Kia kaha . Start preparing for Matariki on June 14th and Māori Lan-guage Week July 4th-10th. We welcome new whānau to our kōhanga contact us or come in and join in with our kaupapa. Tōku reo, tōku ohooho (My language, my awakening) Tōku reo, tōku mapihi maurea (My language, my treasure) Tōku reo, tōku whakakai marihi (My language, my precious adornment


MAUNGATUROTO PANELBEATERS HURNDALL STREET

EXCELLENT SERVICE

CONTACT: Terry

Phone Bus: 431 8545 After Hours: 431 8547


CARPET & VINYL

LAYING

Trevor Dempsey

Ph/Fax (09) 431-8888 Mob (027) 283-8039

BUILDER AVAILABLE

• Design

• Plans

• Decks

• Additions

• Alterations

• New homes

30 years experience

Quality workmanship

Phone Tony (09) 431 6964 or 027 477 5340

MIKE MOYLE BUILDERS LTD

New Housing Alterations

Farm Buildings Concrete work

Mobile 021 0566 076 Phone/Fax 09 431 6338

Email: [email protected]

K & R VAN PELT LTD

We specialise in….

∗ Grading Driveways, Entranceways & Tanker Tracks

∗ Preparing & Tar Sealing Driveways, Entranceways, Car Parks & Subdivisions

∗ Hot-mix Repairs,

Section Clearing, Cutting House Sites & General Earthworks

THERE IS NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL!!!

TALK TO US FIRST AND SEE IF WE CAN FIND AN

OPTION TO SUIT YOUR BUDGET.

For any enquires please contact Richard Van Pelt

Mobile 027 452 8515 or

After hours phone 09 431 6094


Infant, Child & Booster Seats Available Long or short term hire

We also have for purchase Child Harnesses, Locking Clips and Ext. Straps

For rental details Ph Karlene Storey (09) 431 8890

Brand New Infant Seats Now Available for hire

COFFEE/PLAYGROUP First Thursday of the month

10am to Midday -Plunket Rooms, Hurndall St Maungaturoto

All are welcome to attend our friendly coffee

mornings.

For further info contact our Coffee Morning Co-ordinator Jodie 09 4319 090

CAR SEAT RENTAL SCHEMES

CONCRETE

If it’s concrete we do it

Full preparation and pour by experienced local team

Subfloors Sheds Driveways Patios

Cowpads Also retainer walls and fences

1.6 Ton Digger Available & Light

Truck

Phil Keen Contractors

027 659 2376


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Paparoa Tai Chi

Now is a good time for you to begin!

TUESDAYS 12.15-2.15 p.m. Paparoa War Memorial Hall

For more information contact Shirley, 4316408


NORTHLAND SPRAYING

Your Local Gorse Busters!

Lowest Rates, Top Results 0211 105 405

MAUNGATUROTO SQUASH REPORT Our annual tournament was held in May with 64 entries and 192 games of squash over 4 nights and 1 day. It was, as always, a fantastic tourney with many of the local play-ers winning prizes and getting higher grades. A few stand-out performances were Mel winning the women’s div 1 title, Shay winning men’s div3 Hayden B winning men’s div4, Brenda winning women’s div 2, Bayley winning women’s div3 and Aaron taking out the junior title, well done guys. A big thanks to everyone who helped from the cooks to the bar staff, a few special thanks to Tracey and Kenny for all their hard work organising the whole shebang, Shay for the hangi and Emma for the wonderful baking (and her sat helpers). We have our junior tournament early July of which our tal-ented group of juniors will be working towards. Places in our junior program are now all taken, but there is a waiting list and we will be doing another intake next term, please register your Childs interest so you don’t miss out, they will need to pass a basic level 2 to gain entry. Our adult coaching on Mondays has been so successful we are running another month, its great to see all the im-provements it makes to our games. We have also held a “how to ref” night, so hopefully the grey areas around lets and strokes are now a bit clearer, thanks Mel for organis-ing it. Club nights have resumed and new players are always welcome, we play Thursday and Fri nights, if you would like to play, give me a call, we also have a women’s Tues-day morning session for those who want to give it go, just

roll up 10am and Denise will look after you., just bring clean non marking shoes and a racquet. The club has also been working with Squash northland and Otamatea high to provide “squash in schools” this takes students who don’t play squash and gives them the opportunity to play and learn the game, Jarrod Gravatt comes down Monday afternoons (with a little bit of help from me) and provides this great incentive. Why don’t you come on down to the club, watch some squash have a cold one and a meal and see why squash is one of northlands most popular and fastest growing sports. Terri Donaldson 4318 599

FOR SALE:FOR SALE:FOR SALE:FOR SALE: 10’ 6” Parkercraft on trailer (Reg. 10’ 6” Parkercraft on trailer (Reg. 10’ 6” Parkercraft on trailer (Reg. 10’ 6” Parkercraft on trailer (Reg. WOF) $950, Zailer Alloy wheels WOF) $950, Zailer Alloy wheels WOF) $950, Zailer Alloy wheels WOF) $950, Zailer Alloy wheels $480, Toilet & cistern $60, Vanity $480, Toilet & cistern $60, Vanity $480, Toilet & cistern $60, Vanity $480, Toilet & cistern $60, Vanity (complete) & mirror $85, Johnson (complete) & mirror $85, Johnson (complete) & mirror $85, Johnson (complete) & mirror $85, Johnson 6HP longshaft outboard $550.6HP longshaft outboard $550.6HP longshaft outboard $550.6HP longshaft outboard $550. Ph 09 4319121Ph 09 4319121Ph 09 4319121Ph 09 4319121


TC ROOFING AND CLADDING

MAUNGATUROTO

QUOTES GIVEN FOR:

NEW ROOFS OR REROOFING

SPOUTING& DOWNPIPES

WATERBLASTING-RESDENTIAL

HOUSEWASH

ABLE TO CLEAN PATHS,DECKS &

DRIVEWAYS

OTHER MACHINERY AVAILABLE:

1.8 DIGGER (3 BUCKETS)

HOLE BORING KIT 200,400,600 (mm)

TRACTOR FOR ROTARY HOEING,

MULCHING & SPRAYING

TOM CUMBER

09 431 8562

OR

022 607 3848


NEW FLOORING SHOP OPENING ST JUNE IN MAUNGATUROTO

Maungaturoto Flooring Co is opening in the Country Interior Store, 145 Hurndall Street, on the 1st June 2011. Owner operator Christine Barrott comes from a long back-ground in the flooring industry and after a 3 ½ year resi-dency in rural Maungaturoto wants to bring her expertise to town. Christine will be offering several ranges of 100% wool, nylon and polypropylene carpets for domestic and commercial applications, along with a range of domestic and commercial vinyls. The business will expand further into a selection of flooring products such as ceramic tiles and wooden floors. Maungaturoto Flooring Co is dedicated to providing an hon-est and efficient quality service, using fully qualified local

installers to ensure the end result is outstanding. “Anyone can sell carpet”, Christine says, “It’s the quality installation of your chosen product that is most important.” A free consultation service is offered, where assistance with product selection and colour scheme choices is pro-vided. Christine has years of experience in interior design and has completed colour courses with Debra Brown and Sylvia Sanford. “It is of vital importance when selecting product that people’s individual and personal needs are the main priority. This results in the right choice to best suit your lifestyle and budget.” Christine offers a free mobile measure and quote service, covering all areas i.e. Kaiwaka, Ruawai, Ruakaka, Langs Beach, Waipu, Mangawhai, Maungaturoto to Dargaville. Appointments can be made for consultations in the comfort of your own home. For every carpet metre sold in Maungaturoto $1 will be put towards the new roofing of the RSA. I look forward to meeting you, where we can discuss any of your flooring requirements.

Kind regards Christine Barrott Maungaturoto Flooring Co

Ph/Fax : 09 431 6595 Mobile : 021 446 086

DEADLINES FOR July 2011 MAUNGATUROTO MATTERS ADVERTISING (Including amendments to ads) 15TH June (No Exceptions) EDITORIAL 20TH JUNE 2011 CUT OFF 23RD JUNE NO EXCEPTIONS Email [email protected] Or phone Liz Clark Editor 09 431 9129 Please leave a message on the answer phone if there is no answer

MAUNGATUROTO

FLOORING CO

OPENING 1ST JUNE 2011

145 HURNDALL ST

CARPET

VINYL

WOOD FLOORS

CERAMIC FLOORS

FLOOR PREPARATION

TOP QUALITY INSTALLATION

MEASURE & QUOTE

MOBILE SERVICE

Specialising in the quality installation of flooring

products to suit your agenda, whether it be buy-

ing, selling or replacing. Please phone me for a

free consultation, in store, or in the comfort of

your own home.

PH 431 8760 or Mobile 021 515 415 Christine Barrott


TIMBER FLOORS

∗ Supply and Lay

∗ Solid T & G or Quality Veneer

∗ Full control of job from subfloor

preparation to final coat of

Polyurethane

∗ Guaranteed Quality

Phone: (09) 423 7139

IAN ROSS

CARPET LAYER

PHONE 09 431 6939

MOBILE 0217 499 6413


431 8887, 021 945 738 Affordable Accounting Limited

for all your small business accounting needs

Brett Strong Tax Agent

12 Willow Lane

P O Box 17

Maungaturoto 0547

Ph. 094319140

email: [email protected]

FARRIER Frans Jansen Quiet & Reliable Phone 09 431 8592 Mobile 027 227 1776

Central Northland Design Mechanical Engineers Design & Production * 1-off/Batch Work

Welding Mild/SS/Al * Fabrication * Turning Grinding * Water/Sand Blast * Metal Polishing Engine & Machinery Service & Repairs

Re-bores * Honing * Valve-seats * Presswork

Call - Mark Lawrence – 431 8787 Email - [email protected]

25-years experience - Guaranteed Work

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