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Maungaturoto Matters
Maungaturoto, A Real New Zealand Town ‘Gettin’ on with it!’ Issue 111 March 2011

153 Hurndall St Maungaturoto

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Retirement Units For Sale and Rent

Maungaturoto Matters
Maungaturoto Matters is a free monthly publication,
produced and published by the Maungaturoto
Business & Community Association for the
Maungaturoto Community.
Letters to the Editor cannot be accepted due to
space limitations. Contributions and feed back from
members of the Community are actively encouraged.
Read the full copy on line at
http://arealnewzealandtown.blogspot.com/
Deadlines:
Advertising 15th of each month no exceptions
Editorial (articles) 20th of each month Cut Off 23rd.
The Community Trust wishes to advise, that
vacancies occur from time to time in both the
2BR OYO units and 1BR rentals, situated
within the village in Riverview place,
Maungaturoto.
If you, or you have family interested in this
retirement option, please contact Rest Home
Manager Ph. 431 8696, a name on our waiting
list will ensure you are advised of
vacancies.

Editor: Elizabeth (Liz) Clark

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HOMEBUILDERS
MAUNGATUROTO/PAPAROA
.Hi again from the Team at Homebuilders, it is a
privilege to have space in this local paper each month
to keep in touch with the community.

Last month I said I would go over some of the work

that Homebuilders does in the community.

We are open from 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday and

love to have visitors pop in for a chat, a cup of coffee
or for information we can help them with. We are
often able to provide the help people need or to help
by directing people to other agencies and organisa-
tions who can provide what is needed.

Fresh produce is dropped in for us to hand on to oth-

ers, this is a real blessing for those who are struggling
financially and those with families who find rent and
mortgages eat up a lot of their income. If you could
use a bit of hand please just let us know, you can ring
if that is more comfortable for you……4319080

We are always grateful for the lovely gifts of food etc

that get dropped off at the Community House. It can
be a great start to the day to find things at the front
door when we arrive, and how often just the right
people arrive on the same day who have a need that is
filled.

Today the second Wednesday in the month Elizabeth

and our Volunteer Lance are at the Anglican Church
Footsteps Room providing morning tea and a couple
of hours of Bingo for the Seniors. This is open to
anyone over the age of well, let me see around about
55 – 60, a lot of fun is had by all, no money changes
hands, hence no gambling is involved, but chocolates
are provided for prizes for those who win a line or a
house. A lot of fun is had by all and there is room for
more!

Our Free Craft classes have started on Thursday

mornings at 9.30am, do come in and have some fun
and a find your crafty talents.

We will continue to let you know more about what

we get up to next month.

Blessings from Denise

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times gain a new perspective on our problems by applying

WHAT WE WANT TO KNOW
When, as a child, we burned our fingers by innocently
reaching up to touch the hot stove, we created a small
problem for ourselves and our parents. We now wanted to
know a whole new range of things. Pain is not necessarily
a great teacher because we want to get underneath and
around and over, and know what happened; why our par-
ents reacted the way they did and why the little blister ap-
peared on our finger.
As a boy you did not dare give me an old clock (wind-up
style) or mechanical object, because I would dismantle it
with boyish glee. Somehow I imagined that I would be
able to put it all back together again. Of course, this never
happened. There is a drive in us that wants to know what
makes things work. We don't want to pass through life just
taking everything for granted. We want to be the acknowl-
edged expert.
various teachings or beliefs. We imagine we have pro-
gressed to a new permanent level or plateau from which
everything will be different or better. But old traits re-
emerge. Someone described this state as “walking around
the Pyramid”; that is, we turn a corner to see a different
view but we are still at the same height or level. Because
the view has changed does not mean we have changed.
All of us at times display irrational behavior and extreme
anger under pressure of circumstances. While in some
cases the anger may be justified, what we fail to under-
stand is the trigger, or indeed the sequence of events, that
leads us to the situation where our emotions are out of
control.
We need to know what kinds of situations are bad for us!
Conversely, we need to know what kind of environment or
situation produces the best out of us so that we can please
others and be a positive help.

Nothing gives us more pleasure than to hold forth elo- The answers lie in understanding ourselves first before
quently at a social gathering on some subject that we really trying to adjust others; admitting we need to take our eyes
have no right to discuss. But somehow if we feel that if we off the problems long enough to see that we are at the cen-
have a little more knowledge than others, this is our tre of things. A famous cartoon line goes: “we have found
moment to shine: “Somebody stop me please!” Such the enemy sir, and they is us!”
events are much worse when too much verbal lubrication
is imbibed! We will be exploring questions like this at the forthcoming
“Uniquely You” seminar on the 19th of March at the Con-
I am sure you, like I, have overheard many such conversa- gregational Church. Yes it’s just for women but we must
tions and cringed as incorrect facts were being quoted. start somewhere. Phone 09 431 8172 for more information.
People take great pleasure in airing their wonderful
knowledge. What is that drive to stick our foot in our David Patterson
mouth? Why do we do it? The fact that you cringe proves
that you do it too!

I think all of us want to know why people do what they do.

We want to have an opinion, and we don't want to merely
shrug our shoulders and say, “it's a mystery. ”We don't
want to look as dumb as we feel sometimes! We have an-
swers for the complex issues related to our employment
but can’t tell you why our kids won’t behave. Sometimes
we understand the profound implications of statements
made by Heads of State, yet at the same time we can't give
an answer as to why some people really get at us and upset
us just by being nearby.

What we really want to know is this: What is it that causes

us to repeat episodes and events in our life again and
again? We are never deeply satisfied with saying, “Am I
supposed to be learning something from all this?” Far bet-
ter to undergo the lesson but still understand the purpose!
Yes, we want to know what it is about ourselves that is so
predictably troublesome, so consistently inconsistent, so
stubborn, bitter, manipulative, proud, boastful, arrogant,
etc., etc.

To attempt to deal with our own shortcomings, we some-

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INVITES YOU
TO ATTEND
EVERY TUESDAY
10AM
AT THE
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
MAUNGATUROTO

0-5 YRS MUSIC & MOVEMENT

FOLLOWED BY MORNING TEA

CONTACT ELAINE 431-8317

Or RUTH 431-8491

supported by
Maungaturoto Congregational Church
($2 donation per family please)
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Pukearenga Te Kohanga Reo
E ngā mana, e ngā kārangaranga maha tēnā rā kou-
tou katoa.
Pukearenga Te Kohanga Reo is a Māori immersion
early childhood centre based in Paparoa. The
Kaimahi at the Kōhanga Reo are Reno Skipper,
Missy Tilby and Tina Ball. There are currently over
20
children enrolled at the kōhanga.
We at Pukearenga Te Kōhanga Reo, have
experienced a busy holiday season but have thank-
fully had some great support from stalwart whānau
to prepare the kohanga for the New Year.
At the Pahi Regatta, the kōhanga reo ran a food
stall out of the hall. The Pahi Regatta was success-
ful not only because we raised funds but also be-
cause we made the community more aware of our
role and importance. From the Regatta we recruited
several new whānau, making the long days and sore
feet more than worthwhile.
A pōhiri was held on February 1st and the kohanga
was full. We acknowledge the people who came to
help to manaaki and pōhiri our visitors.
The 1st week was based on whānaungatanga and
settling the tamariki into a routine.
In the 2nd week we have been working on the
kaupapa maunga and preparing for our haerenga to
Pukearenga on Thursday. During our trip to
Pukearenga we met at the Walker farm and made
the tamariki more aware of the origin of the name,
Pukearenga. Waiata and games were played at the
base of the maunga. We would like to acknowledge
our kaumātua and also the Walker family for
enabling us to use their farm as a base for our trip.
Another milestone that we celebrated was the start
of the reo classes for adults. The first class held at
Otamatea High School on Sunday 13th February was
successful with 17 students both young and old keen
to learn conversational Te Reo Māori. Again at
Pukearenga Te Kohanga Reo on Monday 14th
February there was a good turnout with 15 students,
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of varying abilities eager to take the first steps to
learning Te Reo Māori. We would like send an
acknowledgement to both the Otamatea High School
and Pukearenga Kohanga Reo for letting the adult
classes take part on their premises.
The topics that we will cover over this term include;
Kaipara awa, marae and waka which relate to the
kaupapa, ko wai au? We will also look at
Rongomātāne and roles on the marae.
This week has brought with it some challenges as
we are rising to the challenge to kōrero Māori anake
within the kohanga reo. Parents found it difficult at
first but are also willing participants; kia kaha!
We have been very fortunate to have lots of parent
help, which is vital for a whānau based kohanga.
Nō reira, e te iwi whāia tonutia te iti kahurangi.
We worry about what a child will become
tomorrow, yet we forget that he is someone
today. - Stacia Tauscher
ANNUAL COMMUNITY MEETING 2011
Tina Short-Tupaea, Site Manager Fonterra Maungaturoto,
along with Taryn Haslem, Site Environmental Officer, invite our
Community to our annual presentation of the Environmental
Performance and Plans for the Site. An external walk around
the site tour and a light supper will follow the presentation.
DATE: Tuesday 29 March 2011
VENUE: Fonterra Maungaturoto Site
TIME: 7:00pm Introduction & Presentation
RSVP: To the Receptionist
(09) 431 8005 ext 0
By Tuesday 22 March 2011
PLEASE NOTE:
For health and safety reasons all guests should wear
closed in shoes or bring a pair of clean gumboots.
Also for health and safety reasons children less than 15
years of age are not permitted onto the Site.
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THE CRUISER BAR

AND GRILL
Main Road Paparoa
Open Wednesday to Sunday
Five til late
Inside and outside seating
Friendly Service and affordable meals
Fully licensed
Available for private functions
Phone 09 431 6918
Sample Menu
Steak
Seafood
Burgers
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The Cost of Mother Nature’s Fury

PAPAROA TENNIS CLUB
At 12.51 pm on 22 February 2011 New Zealand Time, a
magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck the iconic South Island
city of Christchurch.

It was lunchtime, people were out on the street going Friday Morning Tennis
about their daily business, buses and cars heading down
along the streets, and office workers were within build- Friday morning tennis has started at the Paparoa courts
ings. In split seconds the world came apart, buildings fell and you are more than welcome to come along if this
down onto the street - there were people within them. The time suits you. It is from 10am - 12 midday. All levels of
rubble fell onto buses crushing them to nothing. The count skill and experience welcome.
of confirmed dead at the time of writing this editorial
stands at 38 identified and there are more to come. We also have the Tuesday evening session from 6pm, and
the Saturday morning for kids.
The iconic Christchurch Cathedral spire has been de-
stroyed falling into the interior and the Pyne Gould Build- Contact Libby or Pete 4316 822 or Bill or Janine 4317
ing has been completely destroyed. There were people 196
inside at the time. 80% of the city has no water. Power is
out and sewerage lines have been severely damaged.
Scrap Metal Drive – Cleaning up
Queen Elizabeth sent this message to Prime Minister John
Key Paparoa and Districts -
THE QUEEN'S MESSAGE TO JOHN KEY; The Paparoa Sports and Recreation Association is
running a scrap metal drive in March to raise funds for
"I have been utterly shocked by the news of another earth- the upgrading and running of the Sports Pavilion. We
quake in Christchurch. Please convey my deep sympathy can help you get rid of metal rubbish cluttering up your
to the family and friends of those who have been killed; garage, shed or paddocks. Anything with metal in it can
my thoughts are with all those who have been affected by be recycled, including tyre rims, car batteries, bicycles,
this dreadful event. My thoughts are also with the emer- whiteware, roofing iron, ladders, tools, electrical cords
gency services and every...one who is assisting in the res- and cables, bbq’s, lawnmowers, gardening equipment etc.
cue efforts." We will happily pick up.

The article The Day the Earth Roared by The Press on the Please contact the following person from your area to
Stuff.co.nz website said it all arrange drop off or collection:

With no warning the earth roared and shook us fero-

ciously. Like my colleagues in the features department of Ararua, Paparoa West – Ken Chambers ph 431 7443
Christchurch newspaper The Press, I dived under my desk. kdchambers@xtra.co.nz
Paparoa North, Taipuha, Mareretu – Libby Jones ph
I'm a music critic and as we shook and my mind's eye 431 6822 hames.jones@xtra.co.nz
flashed images of my four children I was pelted with CDs Matakohe, Tinopai, Hukatere – Craig Hamlin ph 431
including, ironically, an Underworld album. 7020 craig-kirsty@xtra.co.nz
Paparoa Central, East, Pahi – Vickie Owens 431 6432
.... We walk en masse down the middle of the glass-strewn tic.vic@xtra.co.nz
street, strangers united by fear accompanied by dust swirl-
ing, sirens wailing and military helicopters circling. I felt
like I was on a movie set and that Bruce Willis would
surely appear around the next corner.

...With each aftershock strangers clung to each other,

some prayed. Others, like me, blasphemed and swore at
the ground.

The Day the Earth Roared on Stuff.co.nz

People of Christchurch - we're thinking of you stay strong

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NEWS FROM ST JOHN AMBULANCE

We held an evening on 22nd February for anyone interested in

Maungaturoto Ambulance Station becoming a volunteer - if you missed this and are interested in
finding out more, please do not hesitate to contact Stephen or
Phone 09 4318 403 one of our members. You might actually enjoy it, and find a
new passion in life! You also may be surprised where it could
Contacts: Stephen Rosser, Maungaturoto Station Team lead. A number of our volunteers now hold paid positions
Manager, around the area. Congratulations to Donna Vincent, who now
has a casual job as a patient transfer officer.
Leigh Knightbridge, Assistant Team Manager
Being a volunteer has significant benefits. Think how rewarding
it would be knowing what to do, and being able to help someone
Training Tuesday 7.30pm (during school term. Third in a life threatening situation.
Tuesday of the month training is at Kaiwaka station)

Callouts Staff News

Congratulations to Marj, Denise and Judy from Kaiwaka Station
We attended 67 call outs in January, which was down from 79 in who are now doing their National Certificates, and have com-
the previous January. 43 of these were medical calls, and 24 pleted the first part. Well done girls, keep up the good work!
were accidents. Once again, Mangawhai now being a transport-
ing station has impacted on our monthly figures.

Maungaturoto Youth
We are very excited to bring St John Youth to our area. We are
the 60th Division to open in our region, so it is a very exciting
time for us all.

Our opening night on the 10th February was a huge success with P.V.C & CANVAS
44 young people attending.

This term our Penguin Group is working towards their Safety

REPAIRS
Badge which involves kitchen, bathroom playground and pool
safety and much more. Our Cadet groups are working towards
their Water Safety Badge. REPAIRS TO
TARPS
Want to get involved as a Youth Member or
Leader? Our Youth program is for ages 6-18. We meet on SILAGE COVERS
Thursday's at 4.30 at the Maungaturoto Ambulance Station dur- AWNINGS
ing term time. If you are over 18 and want to give something
back to your local community we are always on the lookout for SHADE SAILS
Youth Leaders who are passionate about helping our youth in a
fun friendly environment.
LIGHT HORSE COVERS
TENTS
For more information please contact our Divisional Youth
Manager Jodie Hosford on 4319 090 ZIPS REPLACED
OTHER REPAIRS
Calling for New Members AVAILABLE, JUST ASK!
We desperately need more ambulance volunteers.
Unfortunately we are down to a few wonderful officers PHONE TERRY
to cover the roster, and to lighten the load for these we 021 023 12705 OR
need to recruit more people. In the long term we need
more volunteers to keep our ambulance on the road 094316668
24/7.
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STEPHEN M JAQUES
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT
_________________________________

123 Hurndall Street

Maungaturoto
_______________________________________
Phone: (09) 431 8733
Fax: (09) 431 8736
Email: s.jaques@xtra.co.nz

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Maungaturoto Primary School March 2011

email: office@maungaturoto.schoolzone.net.nz Phone: 4318 106 Fax: 4318 109

Tena koutou katoa Nga mihi nui kia koutou Future Dates
Special greetings to you all. Welcome to the 2011
School year. It is going to be one of new challenges Wed 1st March PTA meeting Staffroom
and exciting events. Most of you will now be aware of Wed 1st March BOT meeting MP room
Mr Hamilton’s resignation in December. We will miss Thur 3rd & Fri 4th Mar Year 1 & 2 Camp
Tony’s incredible knowledge, expertise and passion Mon 7th - Fri 11th Mar Year 5 & 6 Camp
for children’s learning during the fourteen years he Tues 15th March School Swimming Sports
was Principal at Maungaturoto Primary School. Wed 16th-Fri 18th Mar Year 3 & 4 Camp
Further on is more information regarding changes. Thurs 24th March Bream Bay Swimming
Fri 15th April Term Ends
BOT Report Mon 2nd May Term Two Begins

At the Year 6 prize giving late last year I said “2010 Dental Clinic
has been a year of change, the passing of the batten,
and the changing of the guard, out with the old in with
the new. Early in the year our PTA saw just about a The Dental clinic is based at Otamatea High School.
complete exit of the team, their skills and knowledge Please contact them for assistance.
sadly missed but not far away, without missing a beat STAFF TERM ONE 2011
their shoes were filled and then some. The BOT elec-
tions saw another exit of experience with only two ex-
Acting Principal
isting trustees seeking re-election, but with new peo-
Deputy Principal Alison Robinson
ple come new ideas, skills and enthusiasm.” 2011 Room 2 Teacher Keith Barker
looks now to continue this change, everyone should Acting Deputy Principal
be aware that Mr Hamilton resigned as principal after Room 9 Teacher
school ended and the board worked towards appoint- Room 3 Teacher Daniel Alcock
ing a replacement. I’m pleased to announce that Mrs Room 4 Julie McIldowie
Alison Robinson will be acting principal for Term 1 Room 5 Paula Wistrand
Room 6 Lynnette Parr
and possibly Term 2. This is the best possible out- Room 7 Samantha McCook
come for the school, staff and children. The board Room 8 Theresa Waipouri
would like to thank Mrs Robinson and the staff for School Secretary Rose Cave
their continuing support and hard work during this Cleaner Brenda Ratima
transition. Caretaker Bronwyn Kaire
Teacher Aide/Librarian Bryce Thomas
Where to from here? The board has contracted an Teacher Aide Debbie Thornton
advisor to help with the appointment of our new prin- Teacher Aide Debbie Leask
Teacher Aide Doreen Kemp
cipal, the staff and board are thinking about the es-
Teacher Aide Tina Holst
sential attributes which the school community would Ngawai King
want as we build the ideal principal profile. The proc- Teacher Aide Sheree
ess of advertising, Hastings

consideration and interviewing will be timetabled over

all of term 1 with the outcome being appointing our Part time teacher Robin
permanent principal, the board will only make this de- Hay
cision if they have found the best person to manage Part time teacher Heather
Lupton
and lead of school. You all will be kept informed with
RTLBFiona Heiwari
process and please call any board member if you SENCO Leader Sally
have any concerns or thoughts. Wayne Linton, Chair- Steiner
man - 431867
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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.
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Maungaturoto Country Club

PO Box 81 Bickerstaffe Rd Maungaturoto 0547
T 09 4318 326 F 09 4318 324

The Country Club is open for drinks and dining

from 6pm every Thursday and Friday.

New in town? The Club is a great place to meet people, learn

about your community and have fun. Non-members - you’re wel-
come to visit a time or two to learn more about the club.

Holding a meeting, seminar, exercise programme?

The Country Club is a perfect venue for any gathering - with warm, carpeted floors and three
rooms - member’s bar, function lounge and meeting room. To learn more, phone 4318 326
and leave a message.

**** Congratulations !!!! ****

Carlson Barnett, Gerald Barnett, Kevin Flower and Kevin Robinson placed third equal in the
38th Clubs NZ National Men’s Fours Bowling Tournament which attracted almost 170 teams
from throughout the country and was held in Whangarei.
The trio were formally presented with their certificates at a recent Members Dinner.

Quote of the month

It is impossible to enjoy idling thoroughly unless one has plenty of work to do. There is no fun in doing
nothing when you have nothing to do. Wasting time is merely an occupation then, and a most exhaust-
ing one. Idleness, like kisses, to be sweet must be stolen.

- Jerome K. Jerome, humorist and playwright (1859-1927)

Maungaturoto Country Club

invites you to …..
A girls night of fun ….

FASHION A & E
“What Not To Wear “ evening
Date 27 May 2011
Doors open at 6pm Show starts at 7.30
Tickets $15 per person
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OLD VINYL RECORDS

Have you got an old Vinyl LP that you used to love playing but no
longer have a Stereo player ??????

Don’t worry there is now an option to hear it on your CD player

I have set up the equipment to lift the analogue tracks and convert them
to digital. There are filters that will clean up some of the clicks and
hisses as long as the quality of the original disk is sound.
I’m able to lift tracks from

Vinyl LP’s 33 RPM

Vinyl disks 45 RPM
Cassette tapes
Reel to reel tapes at either 3 ¾ or 7 ½ IPS speeds

What’s this going to cost?????

There is a flat rate of $20 per item

For that you will receive Two (2) CD’s. The first will be an audio CD of
your tracks and the second will be the tracks as MP3 files (for your I
Pod) plus copies of the tracks as Wav high quality files. Every attempt
will be made to find the original artwork off the web but if not available,
I will attach generic labels to all CD’s

Contact Noel on 0294-752601 or 4318962

9 Totara Rise, Maungaturoto

(Hope to be able soon to also do 78’s)

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Maungaturoto Branch
P O Box 142,
Maungaturoto 0547.
“Lest We Forget”

February 2011 Events and News

Greetings to Everyone

The Maungaturoto RSA would like to thank the Maungaturoto Lions for their generous donation for our roof repair fund.

I have received information about a medal to be awarded to those who have served in the Military for three years or
more since the end of the second world war. This includes those who did CMT (Compulsory Military Training or National
Military Service).

If you wish further information on this medal, please contact me or our Secretary, Noel Smith and we can forward infor-
mation to you.

Regards to all

Terry McCook
President

St Patrick’s Day Thursday 17th March 2011

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We will be celebrating St Patrick’s Day in the Club Rooms on Thursday the 17th March 2011 commencing at 5 PM.

On the menu there will be some Irish Stew, mashed spud and green peas together with Hot Irish Soda Bread. There even might be a
traditional Irish Dessert. There will be a bowl containing a touch of the Green (for those who identify with the Irish)
So come along and join in the celebration, have a pint of Guinness and a natter.
We will be playing the games called
Toss the Leprechaun

See you there

You can’t make on the Thursday???

Never mind, we will be having a repeat on Saturday night 19th March from
5pm
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ANZAC Day
We will be holding the usual Dawn service commencing at 0600 Hrs on the 25th April 2011
MC on the day will be Terry McCook

To assist in the planning of this event, the RSA committee would appreciate information on those Service organization, Schools
and individuals who would like to participate in the laying of a wreath during the ceremony.

The coordinator for the services of the day is

Noel Smith
Phone -09-4318962 – Cell 0294-752601
Email : rsa@liqueurs.co.nz
Please contact him with your details
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Maungaturoto PTA News
Our third annual Trail Ride on Sunday 20th February
was a great success and the inaugural Horse Trek the
day before was also enjoyed by all participants with
lots of very positive comments from the riders.
Our thanks go to the following people:
• Don and Jacque McKay for allowing the events to run
on their farm and use of their farm tractor.
• John Linton for many hours mulching, the use of his
farm tractor and bikes, organising the trail ride permit, fix-
ing fence areas that needed to be pulled down and for very
kindly modifying fencing for future events.
• Julian Allen for mulching the car park and kids’ track.
• Jason and Julian Allen for managing the animals in
the paddocks.
• Mark Flanagan who worked for long hours preparing
the trail ride using his own equipment and bikes.
• Richard and Donna Smeeton who donated 5 trays of
eggs.
• Anna and Steve from the St John’s Ambulance for
ministering to the injured.
• The many parents who helped preparing lunch for the
horse trek, running food stalls, and marshalling the kids’
track.
• Year 5/6 parents who baked delicious goodies for the
lunches.
• Naomi Foster for the use of her chiller.
• Our wonderful marshals – Greg Holst, Shay Hawken,
Bryce Lupton, Mark Flannagan, John Linton and Julian
Allen.
• Colin Story and Matt Turner for proving vehicle re-
covery services.
• The people who helped set up the kids’ and adults’
tracks in the week leading up to the event: Bryce Lupton,
Greg Holst, Barry Paton, Julian Allen, Brendan Millard,
Grant McCallum, Mark Flannagan, John Linton and Mark
Lawrence.
• Karina Allen for organising the Horse Trek.
• Tina Holst for organising the helpers for both days and
the food.
• Wayne Linton, Cherie Linton, Mark Flannagan and
John Linton for pulling down all the signage and safety
tape the day after the trail ride.
• Michael Smales for helping set up the horse trek and
along with Michelle Beeler, Karina Allen and Jason Allen,
marshalling on the day.
• FINALLY TO ALL THE PARTICIPANTS _
THANKYOU
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PAPAROA GOLF CLUB
Paparoa Golf Club is open all the year
around
We provide affordable golf through sub
and green fees
The Club Prides itself on good club spirit.
Club Day 10 am Every Sunday
Where to find us: Sign posted on Golden
Stairs Rd onto Maungaturoto Gorge Rd =
Golden Stairs Rd onto Paparoa-Oakleigh Rd
Contact us on
09 431 8585 or 09 431 8597
NZ LANDCARE TRUST
NZ Landcare Trust is seeking to appoint a new Regional
Coordinator in Northland. Regional Coordinators are key
staff within NZ Landcare Trust, directly responsible for
delivering our mission:
‘Sustainable Land Management Through Community In-
volvement’.
This means managing the delivery of significant projects
and providing support to a number of landowners, farmers
and community groups who share an interest in Sustain-
able Land Management (SLM).
The Trust is looking for a candidate who exhibits strong
communication and interpersonal skills, planning, problem
solving and organisational ability, initiative and the moti-
vation to work unsupervised. Excellent project manage-
ment skills are also required along with an affinity for rural
living and a very good understanding of sustainable land
management issues.
Further information including a schedule and a position
description is available from our website:
www.landcare.org.nz/news-features/northlandpost/
The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday 11th
March.
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CONTACT: Terry

Phone Bus: 431 8545

After Hours: 431 8547
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News from the Otamatea Repertory Theatre.

M*A*S*H - The stage play

“The Choppers are on their way, Hawkeye is up to his tricks
and Hotlips thinks she is in charge and the 4077th is as crazy
as ever”
The rehearsals are well underway and the set builders are hard at work and combined with the wardrobe department
busy sourcing all sorts of war type paraphernalia, the show will be ready for your enjoyment.
Interest is high and we strongly urge to get your tickets early.

Show dates are: April 1, 2, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 & 17.

Tickets will be available from Tony’s in Maungaturoto and through iTICKET.CO.NZ., at the end of February.
Adults $25 Scholars $15 and group rates of 20 or more $20.

Auditions for Annie

CHANGE OF DATE FOR AUDITIONS…….

The major production for 2011 will be “Annie” and will be on stage from July 29th to August 21st.
Auditions will be held for Annie at the theatre on Saturday March 5th.
For further information on times, please contact the director Peter Flower on 431 6640.

50th Anniversary
ORT will be celebrating 50 years of theatre in October 2011. This is an important milestone in the performing arts in the region
and many people over the years have contributed to the ongoing success of the theatre.
We would like to ensure that everyone who has been involved in any way over the years has an opportunity to participate. If you
know of anyone who would like to be involved but may have moved out of the area, please advise them that we would love to
hear from them.
Dennise Brownlie and Brian Dent are doing the preparations for the event. Please talk to them for further information or contact
the theatre.

DON’T FORGET
The working bees will continue on Saturday mornings from 9.00 am for about three hours. See you all then, even for a cup of
coffee.
We have an extensive wardrobe and the costumes are available for hire at attractive rates for any occasion, please contact
Frances Yardley on 431 8737, or contact a committee member.

President: Peter Matheson 946 9696

Secretary; Fran Gouge (09) 431 2155
Treasurer: Maura Flower 431 6640
Brian Dent 431 8008
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Otamatea Hawks Rugby Club Update!

We need you! Calling on all local players! We need to field two senior teams this coming season to
cement our place back in Premier Rugby! Come on down to trainings - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6.30pm at
Kaiwaka for a run, or give Justin 021 180 4232, Wuzz 021 043 8333 or Hone 021 266 9137 a call!

The Southern Districts Premiers draw is out now – go to taniwha.co.nz and diary in the Hawks matches.

The first two rounds are both home games, so get in behind the boys!

2 April vs Hora Hora at Kaiwaka

9 April vs Mid Western at Kaiwaka

All Premier games are 2.15pm and Reserves at 12.30pm.

Keep up to date with the Hawks at sportsground.co.nz/otamateahawks and join us on Facebook!

Congratulations to Cole Campbell, Toby Phillips, Shane Robinson and Mike Peeni on being selected for
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All are welcome to attend our friendly coffee
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For further info contact our Coffee Morning
Co-ordinator Jodie 09 4319 090
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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR

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G.A.S. MAUNGATUROTO
Shop Open 7 a.m.—6 pm Weekdays
8 a.m.—5 p.m. Weekends and Public Holidays
Congratulations to Tim Emberson of Whakapirau, winner of the
draw for the Mountain Bike and thank you to local Police Officer
Trevor Millard for making the draw.

Check out our fuel prices, you might be surprised how competitive they are!

Workshop open for car and trailer WOF’s and all car, 4 x 4 and
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Maungaturoto Op Shop
Christchurch
Earthquake Appeal
All proceeds from all sales between March 7th &
March 19th inclusive will be donated to the above
appeal. If you would like to donate clean clothes
and/or good saleable goods or furniture, either
drop at the shop or contact
Albie 4318148 mob 0274949448
lighted with our group of regulars but we still would
like to see more people both the buying and selling
public so that we keep the markets growing. So come
on out to Paparoa and have a look see at our market it
runs fortnightly same day as the local farmers market.
We have a request to put out to you all and this is for
any old or unwanted sewing machines or over lockers.
The craft workshops we are currently running involve
several children and they are working on several

CELEBRATE MAUNGATUROTO’S projects that include a lot of sewing. We only have the
CHILDRENS DAY loan of 2 sewing machines and these are both pushed
to the maximum. Occasionally they break down and
Maungaturoto Plunket committee is kick then we are struggling with one machine and several
starting Plunket’s annual Appeal Week with a kids miss out and it becomes very frustrating for them
Children’s Day Celebration on Sunday 6th to not get a turn on a machine.
March 2011 at the Centennial Hall in Maunga-
turoto from 10am to Midday. So if you know of anyone that has a machine and does
not use it anymore…maybe they will donate it to our
Childrens Day is a non commercial annual cause. Ph Ann Shanks on 4316229 with any offer you
day, founded in year 2000, with the vision of may have to make re sewing machines.
celebrating and nurturing our greatest
treasure, our children. Core values of the day I would now like to tell you some of the good news
are: giving time, praise and encouragement, we have… you may remember me telling you about
listening and talking, love and affection, and our idea of an Arty Farties Street full of playhouses
new experiences. for children.

As this is a day for all children in Well we have just received funding for the first play-
Maungaturoto, and the surrounding dis- house. The funding group have chosen the design
tricts,here will be a variety of activities rang- they wish to purchase from us and the name they wish
ing from face painting to bouncy castles, us to give it and we are about to order the house to be
mainly music to colouring-in competitions, built…isn’t this exciting …
plus loads more fun and laughter for children
of all ages. So join in the fun and help cele- We are hopeful of more applications going out and
brate National Children’s Day!! look forward to getting this project off the ground.
This will be a wonderful place for our children to dis-
ARTY FARTIES INC cover some of the basic things in life and how they
work in the grown up world.
Greetings to you all and what a great season we are
having, lovely weather and warm. Great for growing I am not going to let slip the name of the first house
vegetables as long as you have the water to give them. just yet but I will tell you that it will be a bank build-
ing…there I bet that makes you guess all sorts of
The sustainable gardening course has started at Arty names. Well that’s about it for now. so look out for
farties and will be just getting underway as this paper the new little bank in Paparoa and keep an eye out on
goes to print. We were very happy with the response those vegetable gardens growing and please come
we got but are still able to take on board any late com- along and join in our markets…its great fun and you
ers that may wish to start the course now. If you are get to meet all sorts of lovely people…We are going
interested please ph Ann Shanks at 09 4316229 and to start giving you a profile on some of them in up-
discuss this with her. coming editions.

The fortnightly markets are doing well and we are de- Meantime have a great march. My regards Maureen
Davis.
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MAUNGATUROTO PUBLIC LIBRARY
INCORPORATED
BOOK OF THE MONTH FOR MARCH 2011
NICHOLAS EVANS – “THE BRAVE”
The author of “The Horse Whisperer’s” latest novel “The Brave”
writes of the devastating effects of family secrets. A young boy
whose parents are old and remote send him to a boarding school
with bullies and sadistic staff. The only comfort he gets is from
the fantasy world of Cowboys and Indians. His older sister takes
him to Hollywood and his life is transformed. However violence
changes their lives and corrodes his adult life. This is a power-
fully written novel of family sacrifice.
NEW BOOKS
MONICA McINERNEY – “THE FARADAY GIRLS”
LEE CHILD’s latest – “WORTH DYING FOR”
Another Dargaville changeover of books occurred in February Nyree Alcock, Karlene Storey, Len Dunn, Angela Denton,
– a good selection of fiction, non-fiction and large print are now Ingrid Bernie and Stephen Rosser for their wonderful support,
on the shelves.
MAUNGATUROTO GARDEN CLUB
On Wednesday, 16 February members met for a picnic lunch at
Jill Mills’ home. Best
bloom, fruit and vegie competitions were held as usual and a
number of prettily decorated sun hats were entered in the decora-
tive competition. Members enjoyed being able to buy bulbs and
bottled jams at the Trading Table. Jill’s flower and vegetable
gardens were much admired.
On 16 March meet at Nikau Grove, off Whaka Street at 12.30
p.m. for a local ‘safari’
GARDEN NOTES FOR MARCH 2011
March is a harvesting month for some varieties of fruit as they To find out more about becoming a youth leader or youth mem-
mature, ber with St John, visit www.stjohn.org.nz, email
particularly the main apple varieties. Golden Queen peaches are youth@stjohn.org.nz, phone 0800 ST JOHN or 09 526 0565.
especially
susceptible to brown rot at the end of the season so spray till
harvest. Citrus
trees should receive an autumn fertilizer.
This is the important month to plant winter vegetables such as
onions,
carrots and cabbages etc.
Continue to disbud and feed late flowering chrysanthemums and
dahlias.
Keep roses thriving with a deep watering about once a week and
dead-head.
Bulbs can still be planted for spring flowering.
(Garden hints from Maungaturoto Garden Club)
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Maungaturoto is the scene of an
historic milestone with a youthful
twist.
The 60th Youth division of St John Northern opened in
Maungaturoto in February – and as far as numbers go,
this is one that really counts!
Says Regional Youth Manager Christine Benson, “In 2000,
when we had 32 Youth divisions, we agreed on a growth plan
that would see us grow steadily and sustainably. One of the
goals was to start new Youth divisions where demand required
it, or where we did not have a presence and that would see us
reach 60 divisions in 2010.”
“We are proud to now celebrate the start of our 60th Youth divi-
sion. All the very best to Maungaturoto Youth and our thanks to
Jodie Hosford, the new Manager, all the leaders at Maunga-
turoto, the Otamatea Area Committee and station staff including
and Peter Bell, Bernie Heslop, Ingrid McLennan and Tracy
McMillan, for their work in getting the division started.”
Forty three children between the ages of six and 18 attended the
first meeting on what Christine says was a very successful
night. “A group of very positive and motivated leaders had a
range of activities for the young people to try out on the night
and we know this division is going to do very well.”
Jodie Hosford says the next step is to build on the leadership and
she called for leaders to come forward.
“It takes all kinds, and our existing leaders are real New Zealand
people who fit St John in around busy lives without undue pres-
sure Four of us are mums and we are on range of other local
committee. Of the two men, one works until 5pm and the other
is a school bus driver.”
FOR ALL YOUR
CLOTHING ALTERATIONS
OR NEW
RING
CONNIE AT
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PHONE 09 431 6939
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Now is a good time for you to begin!
TUESDAYS
12.30-2.00 p.m. Paparoa War Memorial Hall

For more information contact Shirley, 4316408

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431 8887, 021 945 738

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TOP OF THE ROCK

The Kaiwaka Sports Associations “Top of the Rock” held last
Saturday was a great success!

We had 162 entries – an impressive number for our first year of

running a multi-sport event. Some competitors participated in
the 12km run & 9km mountain bike course, while the majority
entered the 10 km run/walk course.

Brendon Johnson (TV3's “MoneyMan”) presided over the

prizegiving. With thanks to our generous sponsors, there were
over 80 prizes up for grabs – placegetters got first choice from
the prize table, then the remaining prizes were given out by a
draw. Our main prize of an Avanti bike was won by Madison
Ottaway.
MARCHING TEAM
Results:
I would like to start a leisure-marching team
Solo run & bike – male Jeremy Smart
for women 45—80 years of age.
Solo run & bike – female Anna Berthlsen
If you are interested please ring me at
Team run & bike Mark Hodgetts & Hayley Goold
09 431 9074
Run/walk – male Gareth Nicholls
Ask for Connie
Run/walk – female Serina Wade

Congratulations to Tyler Murray who won a prize as the first

child home in the 10km course. Tyler was also the 3rd overall
runner home! An impressive result for a ten year old!
Mangawhai Tyres kindly donated $50 for the oldest competitor.
This was won by Bruce Grant, 76 years. A prize also went to
our youngest competitor Sara Anderson, 5 years old.
Kaiwaka Sports Association President Evan Wright was given a
gift in recognition of all the work that he and his wife Michelle
had put into organising the event.
Thank you's were also given to our many helpers: marshals, fire
brigade volunteers, bar staff and the landowners who gave per-
mission for the routes to go over their farms.
Thank you to Steve Campbell from overviewsnz.com who took
some great shots throughout the day. Photos can be viewed on
our website www.kaiwakasports.co.nz.
Editor’s notes
Welcome to Linda Little who has taken over
the printing from Tina Holst. Thank you Linda
for helping out your community without your
help the Matters wouldn’t be out in the
Community.
Christchurch Earthquake 22.02.2011
The city of Christchurch is in ruins and people
have lost lives and their homes. Please support
the fundraising efforts out their in our commu-
nity to help the victims of this terrible natural
disaster.

Thank you also to Kaiwaka School and Kaiwaka Playcentre

We all need to count our blessings we all still
who put on fun gala events throughout the day. have beds to sleep in at night

DEADLINES:
Please stick to our deadlines. We have them for a
very good reason. The Matters is a very large
publication and takes a lot of time to put together.
Please do not request advertising or alterations to
adverts after deadline as a refusal may offend.
Liz
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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALAN & BERNICE FLOWER FOR THEIR

60TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Bernice & Alan were married on the 31 march The Library

1951 at Te Awamutu, Bernice’s home town. Patrons of Repertory Theatre
Patron of Gardening Club,
When visiting his Aunty Hilda Cullen, in Te Awamutu, Alan Kauri museum board and as volunteers (the gardens)
was introduced to Bernice and that’s where it all started. He had plus many many more.
to travel many hours by train to get there for the occasional
weekend “courting” her for about 2 years before she agreed to In celebration of 60 years married at the Maunga-
marry him and become his wife. turoto centennial Hall on Thursday 31st march,
2011. Plans are for a catered lunch, extending on
They borrowed Bernice’s mother’s car and ventured to the into the afternoon.
South Island for their honeymoon . When they stayed at Christ-
church at Bernice’s elder sister’s place, suddenly, Faye’s second
daughter was about to be born and The car was borrowed again Bernice & Alan extend an invitation to all their
for the trip to the maternity hospital . Imagine the shock horror many friends and family.
when it was also still full of confetti. Brother in law Max, had to
answer a few sticky questions over that.... Please give them a call by 20th March (4318611) if
Alan was the 4th generation of the Flower family to live on you would like to share this day with them.
“Flowerdale”, the home farm in Gorge Road, Maungaturoto. His
Great grandfather, William Mousley Flower was one of the first
few families from England who arrived and settled in
Maungaturoto in 1863. In turn the succeeding Flower sons
lived & farmed Flowerdale and they and their families were
strong influences in the community in their time.

William’s son, Harold, married Edith Cullen, (Alan’s Grandfa-

ther), and in turn, Arthur Stanley Flower (Alan’s Father)
farmed Flowerdale, and on Arthurs death in September 1951,
Alan had to suddenly take full responsibility for the farm, along
with his new wife.

In preparation for the marriage a new house was planned. The

Fowers had purchased standing timber (for 800 pounds) from
the Pilbrows on “Pilbrows hill” which Arthur and Alan sawed
down by hand using the cross cut saw and then had them
milled at “Barrots” mill in Waipu. Proudly, Alan remembers
the whole house cost 3500 (pounds) complete with concrete
water tank and septic tank. As newly weds, Alan & Bernice
lived with Alan’s parents until the house was finished later in
1951.

As a new farmers wife, Bernice had lots to learn about farming

and the Flower family and Maungaturoto. And, as well, she
soon had a new house with a large piece of land round it ,
which of course, she soon developed her love of gardening
from.... The family expanded with Sally being born in 1953,
Penny 2 years later and Peter after that..

Alan and Bernice have been deeply involved with the Maunga-
turoto community for many years including

Dairy company
Community Hall,
Congregational Church and now the Presbyterian Church,
Otamatea Vet club,
The schools primary and the High school in turn as the childen
grew up,
JMB rugby,
Gardening Club
Business association (Florist shop)
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COMMUNITY DIRECTORY
ESSENTIAL NUMBERS INTEREST GROUPS
FIRE POLICE DIAL 111 Art Group 09 431 8044
AMBULANCE
Ambulance 0800 610 006 Ba’hai Faith 09 431 8782
Police 09 431 1150
Medical Centre 09 431 8576 Garden Club 09 431 8488

Public Health Nurse 021 735 313 Dee Millen Craft Group 09 431 8578
021 2445 415 Sue Plunket (Different Venues)

09 431 8129
Maungaturoto Pharmacy 09 431 8045
Veterinary Centre 09 431 8318
Care & Share Family Support 09 431 8227
Homebuilders 09 431 9080 Lions Club 09 431 6373
Linking Hands 09 431 8969 Rotary Club 09 431 8388
Kaipara District Council 0800 727 059 Returned Services Association 09 431 8313
Dog, Stock, Noise Control 0800 105 890 Marsden Masonic Lodge 09 431 8388
NZ Post 09 431 8315 SPORTS CLUBS & GROUPS
Plunket Society 09 431 8187
Arataki Ministries Mental Health 09 431 9091 Esther Thomas Ararua Pony Club 09 431 8806
Outreach Kaipara Hunt Inc 09 431 2059
Maungaturoto Equestrian 09 431 9025 Sue Bragg
CHURCHES Society
Anglican Church 09 431 8193 Hockey Club 09 431 8530
Catholic Church 09 431 8499 Trevor Brljvich Indoor Bowls 09 431 8055
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