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Maungaturoto, A Real New Zealand Town ‘Gettin’ on with it!’ Issue 61 August 2006

Hello everyone, I’m back!!!! And I must say

it was rather a shock to the system after Congratulations to:-
leaving temperatures averaging between 34
and 38 degrees (we even had 41 degrees a Otamatea High School Stage Chal-
couple of days) to come back to the constant lenge Group who were Runners –up
rain and low temperatures. However, we in the Northland Secondary Schools’
know that Spring is not too far away.
Competition
I really must congratulate George Lewis for
the excellent job he did putting together the Maura and Peter Flower who once
Matters for the last two months. (Not as
easy as it looks is it George?)
again worked so hard providing inspira-
Also to John Albert who did the printing tion and for bringing lots of joy to the
and to Rae Roadley who wrote the editori- children who participated in ‘Kidz Idol”
als. Now they have given it all back to me!!!! and for a wonderful performance by the
I was delighted to hear that whilst I was Children.
away that the Government were defeated on
the Dog micro chipping bill, with working
dogs becoming exempt. At last sanity pre-
vails.
The Rural Community is the backbone of
the country and for Farmers (who can
sometimes own up to 10 dogs) the expense
that would have cost them was ridiculous.
Perhaps because of pressure and all who
BROOKS
signed the petition, some M.P’s did listen.
I only hope that working dogs includes the
MOTORS LTD
dogs of the vision impaired!!!!

Although I am late, I really must say con-

153 Hurndall St
gratulations to all the winners of the Maun- Maungaturoto
gaturoto Business Awards, especially Eileen
Parsons. What a wonderful night the Gala
Dinner must have been.
Ph/Fax (09) 431-8059
I have noticed that a large number of adver- would like to remind all motor-
tisements are coming through on ‘Windows ists to please be on the lookout
Fax & Picture’ programme. This is probably for children walking to and from
a lot easier for you to send but it is not very school AND hopping on and off
compatible to put it into the Matters. I our SCHOOL BUSES
would really appreciate if you would send
all material either on a Publisher or Word
programme.
Also can I request that if you no longer wish Please slow down when passing a bus that has
stopped to drop off or pick up children
your ad to continue or if it has appeared by
error, please contact me.

Until next time,

Eve
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Maungaturoto Matters
Non-profit organisations are urged to send in articles to
promote themselves, especially those that have paid up for
the year and are entitled to a free quarter page space. We
would love to hear from you! If you have an item you want
mentioned in the “Matters” you can either contact me at the
address below or drop it into the RED BOX in the window at
Tony’s Stationers in Hurndall Street. If it is an advert the
fees are printed on the top right of Page 1.
Please note we do not usually accept photographs as
they do not copy very well and the effect is often
lost; and we do not accept “Letters to the Editor”
as we do not have enough room to print them.
Situations Vacant
Editor Payments to
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81 Gorge Rd P.O. Box 47, Maungaturoto or
available at
Ph: (09) 431-8624 Contact
E-Mail contributions to:- Gale Albert, Ph: (09) 431 8232;
Jenny's Rural Cleaning Services
maungie.mtrs Fax: (09) 431 8292; Mob:0274 855572
@clear.net.nz E-mail:albertbuildings@clear.net.nz Must have full drivers licence.
Be Honest and Reliable
DEADLINES FOR NEXT ISSUE and work as part of a team.
Advertising and Editorial:
Hours 8.am to 3 to 5pm
MONDAY 21 AUGUST Contact Jenny after 7pm on 09 431-2826

Real Town Maungaturoto

Is looking for a person to coordinate the

CAR SEAT Lifestylers fieldday.
RENTAL SCHEMES This is done on a contract basis.

Infant, Child & Booster Seats Available If you are interested please contact either
Long or short term hire
Mike Forbes 4318 575 (day) or
We also have for purchase Child Harnesses,
Locking Clips and Ext. Straps
Karen Smales 4316 829
for further information
For rental details Ph Katrina McGill (09) 4318821
Brand New Infant Seats Now Available for hire
PLAYGROUP AND COFFEE MORNING MAUNGATUROTO
Held on the first Thursday of every month
At the Plunket Rooms on Hurndall St in BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Maungaturoto From 10am to Midday.
Please come along for a coffee and meet other IMPORTANT MEETING
parents and caregivers.
Toys and books are available for the children. Wednesday 2nd AUGUST
Next Meeting - 3rd August - Community Centre Hall
Celebrate Vegetables!!
Bring along a healthy vegetarian or vegan dish to 5.30pm
share. It could be anything - a salad, a favourite vege-
table dish, a healthy dessert ... or just come along Enquiries: Gale Albert 431 8232
and sample what others have brought!
For further details Ph Jennifer (09) 431 6343
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From the Editor’s Desk

I seemed to have missed an awful lot whilst I was away, Girl’s Indulgence Evening in May, Karen Davy
at the RSA, the Business Association Gala Dinner, productions at Otamatea Repertory Theatre. Bee
Gee’s at the Country Club. What a wonderful array of entertainment!
I also heard that Maura and Peter Flower once again ran a ‘Kidz” Idol during the school holiday com-
pleting it with a wonderful show from the children.
Now as you know, it is not the policy of the Maungaturoto Matters to publish letters, but for once I have
made an exception, as these are really “Thank You” acknowledgements, once more recognizing how
much happens in our town and the people behind them.
See below:-
Eve

I would like to thank Renee and Sports Northland Please pass on my thanks to Real Town
for this wonderful day at the Maungaturoto Primary
School
Maungaturoto, the Business Association and
the Maungaturoto Matters for promoting
My grand children from Auckland had this marvel- our town in a positive manner.
ous opportunity to try all this great activities for a
very nominal fee. My 6 year old grandson and 8
year old granddaughter really enjoyed the abseil- To the many innovative people who have
ing, rock wall climbing, tight rope walking and my worked together to turn negative situations
12 year old god-daughter enjoyed all those things
around, e.g. The Money Exchange, Medical
and also the trapeze!!
Centre and Rest Home Complex.
What an awesome day for all the children that took
part and what a really lovely group of people that To all those who contribute to the many
ran the whole thing. They ensured that all the chil-
dren were taught safety aspects and made sure activities that are offered in the commu-
that they all had a great time. nity, and for the care and support that is
abundant.
Once again, thanks Renee and Sports North-
land for this great time and I hope you will organ-
ise a similar thing some time in the future Maungaturoto is indeed a special place to
live
Also I would like to thank Maura and Peter Flower
for the effort and work they put into Kidz Idol each
year. The show on Saturday was so good and the Thank you all
'kidz' all did so well. An enjoyable afternoon for Eileen Parsons
everyone. As far as the audience was concerned
all the 'Kidz' were winners and we look forward to
seeing them again next year.

These school holiday activities are really needed

in this area to help the kids gain confidence and a Your Advertisement
'can do' attitude.

Thanks again to all the organisers.

could appear here
Rosemary Jones, Contact
Paparoa.
‘Maungie Matters’
for details
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WHERE CAN I GET ALL Maungaturoto Community

THESE?? Charitable Trust
It is now some12 years since Rest Home was
• Beds opened and has at times over the last year or
so been full to present capacity, the Trustees
• Bedding
are aware of increased demand for beds and
• Bedroom Furniture
are uncomfortable if there is not space for lo-

?
• Bed Settees cal emergencies arising from within the vil-
• Blankets lage. Currently there are 11 permanent and
• Blinds several respite clients for short-term stays.
• Bunks
• Carpet We have commissioned Murray Day, the de-
signer of the present Rest Home to look at
• Candles
concept plans for the upgrading of the Rest
• Cork tiles
Home and long term further development of
• Curtains and Accessories the trusts adjoining property.
• Drawers
• Duvets He has provided an exciting concept for dis-
• Giftware cussion, which will enhance a community at-
mosphere between the Rest Home and the de-
• Guitar Strings
veloping village.
• Haberdashery
• La-z-boy Chairs We would welcome any feed back from any

?
• Linen interested persons.
• Mats Please call at the Rest Home to view at your
• Mattresses convenience
• Mirrors Don McKay
• Pictures Trustee
• Pillows
• Photo-frames
• Pottery (fabulous Robert Gordon)
• Sewing Thread Northern PC Solutions
• Sheets Computer playing up so much that
• Shower Curtains you want to drop it off a cliff!!
• Souvenirs
• Tea towels
• Throws
• Toppa Pads
• Towels
• Tracks and Tapes
• Vinyl Flooring

INTERIOR FURNISHINGS
145 MAIN STREET Why not drop it into me instead.
MAUNGATUROTO Services:
Re– formatting. Virus removal.
Parts & Service. Troubleshooting.
New Computers. Parts & Service.
Please phone 431 8206 or 0800 852 Pickup & Delivery. New Computers.
363 or you are welcome to call in to our Competitive Rates. Pickup & Delivery.
Hardware Installations. Competitive Rates.
unique shop
George Lewis
Free measure and quote service and Ph: 09-431-8678
finance available T.A.P. Mobile: 021-2177-033
E-mail: northernpcsolutions@yahoo.co.nz
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Get to know your Rural Delivery People

Jeff & Barbara Stewart of Waipu launched a new career when they took over the
Maungaturoto Rural Post round late last year.
Six days a week the Rural Post vehicle travels 200km, only 60 of which are sealed,
and delivers mail and newspapers to 360 RD1 to RD4 letterboxes.
The job takes about 10 hours a day and a member of the team - which includes the
Stewarts and three employees - arrives at Tony’s at 6am daily to sort mail.
When the Stewarts took over NZ Post required them to do the run in one vehicle and
with one sorting case - as opposed to two of each. This money-saving tactic means
some people now get their mail in the afternoon.
The Stewarts, who have three children aged four, 8 and 11, had been looking for a
rural delivery run for a while when the Maungaturoto opportunity came up.
Jeff works part-time for Air New Zealand and due to the demands of the mail run,
they’ve downsized the menagerie on their two-acre lifestyle block. Their two
‘Houdini’ goats have gone largely because they dined on a newly planted garden, and
they now have one calf. When calf club season comes a couple of goats, which
(thankfully) can be returned to their owners, will take up residence.
Barbara says life here is very different from her home country Switzerland where she
skied to school as a child. She has a soft spot for goats, possibly because Saanen
goats - the short-haired white variety - originate from her hometown, Saanen, which
is near Gstaad the famous ski village. She met Jeff in her travels and has lived here
for 20 years.
Since they started the round, Barbara has focused on ensuring people are registered
to receive mail and will soon turn her attention to letterboxes.
Here are a couple of tips:
∗ You need to register to get mail: If you’re new to the area or move
house, please fill in a NZ Post application form (they’re at Tony’s). Then
Barbara and Jeff can deliver mail to you and they’ll have the correct num-
ber of newspapers and flyers for your delivery run.
∗ Please have a user-friendly mail box: The mail team opens and closes
360 boxes a day. Barbara says it’s great delivering to mail boxes by the
roadside, which open and close easily and which are large enough for the
mail. But it’s less fun dealing with ill-tempered boxes that have sharp
metal edges, are too small or have wobbly poles that topple easily. So
please , make life easier for our mail team and ensure your letterbox does
its job.
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CRAIG GARNETT ELECTRICAL

149 HURNDALL STREET
MAUNGATUROTO
PHONE/FAX 4318185

FOR AUGUST ONLY

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AUTOWASHER
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ANY IW MODEL (IW712 AND IW812) $80.00

ALSO

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SAVE $100.00

NEW PRICES ON CHEST FREEZERS FOR AUGUST

H160S $599.99 H220X $799.99 H360X $999.00

DISHDRAWER SPECIALS ON ALL MODELS

DD603ZW $1499.99 DS603ZW $999.99
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MAUNGATUROTO MONEY EXCHANGE

INTRODUCTION OF NEW COINS

Most of you will be aware that from Monday 31st July, the country will introduce new coins -
10c, 20c and 50c. As well, the 5c piece is being withdrawn.

From that date we will be supplying the new coins to Retailers who will take the old ones out of circu-
lation as they come across their counter.

As well, the Exchange will swap your old money for new or provide coin bags so you can bank into
your Whangarei branch in the usual way.

HOWEVER, if you bring in a piggy bank or a money jar it will need to be left for sorting and count-
ing as it will be very time consuming. We want to avoid a queue stretching out the front door and
along the footpath!!

Remember, the old coins are still legal tender for three months, but after that they will need be re-
deemed at the Reserve Bank. The change-over will be a big job and there will be some delays. As
long as there are smiley faces on both sides of the counter, we will come through fine.

For further information please ask Debbie at the Money Exchange or any Committee Member

Mentorship - Tautoko Teina

We are looking for people who are prepared

to mentor a youth.

If you want to make a difference in a young

persons life, are prepared to attend train-
ing, are able to make at least one year’s
commitment to a young person, are pre-
pared to work on a voluntary basis, then we
may be looking for you.

If you think that you may be interested in

becoming a youth mentor, then contact:
Wuzz Phillips (09) 431-8955 or
021 958 342 or
Ngaire Wycliffe or Gin Shepherd on
(09) 435-9316
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DREAMS
PH; 431 8950

MAUNGATUROTO’S
DRY-CLEANING DEPOT

FOR NU-TONE DRYCLEANERS

APPARELMASTER KAIRPARA
DARGAVILLE
PH: 09 439 7139

A TWICE WEEKLY
TUESDAY: THURSDAY: TUESDAY
SERVICE

As from the 1st of June

ALAN SWINDLEHURST
Is the new Livestock Agent for
Elders.

To contact Alan please phone

(09) 4317 081
or
Mobile 027 493 2844
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Homebuilders Community House

Good Morning August and we hope to see a slight improvement in the weather, the cold
winter and many frosts has knocked us all this year, does this mean a nice spring???
Hope so!
Well down to the important stuff
Our Good old day’s group.
This has been growing steadily, which is wonderful and we are delighted with the way it has
gone unfortunately its getting too big for our little house. NO… don’t worry we are not going to stop
it....we are going to expand it…and no it is not leaving town…what are we going to do..It’s a puz-
zle isn’t it? After much talking and consideration, we are going to have it twice a month.
There you go isn’t that great.
We are splitting the group in two and giving the members a choice of the 1st Wed of the month or
the 3rd Wed of the month. Each person will still only come once a month and by invitation only. So
if you can’t make one Wed, we can invite you to the next scheduled day. Hope you can under-
stand all that, we will explain it to you when we phone and the next lunch is set for the Wed 2nd
August. Ann will phone you all and see what your preference is. We hope this works out and ex-
pect it may be better for some people that couldn’t come before to have the choice of days. So we
look forward to seeing some of you on the 2nd August same time 11am, same place, Homebuilders
House.
Now onto the next most important thing…our food bank.
Once again we look into our cupboards and they are bare, several needs have been met over
this cold winter period and we have cleaned out our stores. We do still provide the service by
way of buying from the local supermarket but this can become costly to our bank balance and
we don’t have enough money in our budget to give as much as we would like to. So here is my
plea, once again we need you, the community, to donate whatever you can to our food Bank. We
will accept any food items that you feel able to give, if you wish to donate money that is also ap-
preciated and will be spent on filling our shelves with the type of essential food that people may
need to get over that hard patch. This has been a godsend to many and we intend to continue
with this service, it just needs a boost every now and then. So please give if you can and re-
member you may need this help one day, what goes around, comes around, so they say!
Workshops
Our relationship workshop is underway again with Heidi Downey at the head and it’s about
living with confidence this time, this started on the 31st July. So if you didn’t know you may
still join in to complete the year’s course
That’s about it for this month, as always remember we are here if you need us, or even if you just want a chat to break
up your day, we are open Mon to Friday 10am to 2pm or phone us on 094319080. That’s it from me. Have a good and
safe month.
Regards
Maureen.

FOR ALL YOUR

RAWLEIGH’S
PRODUCTS
PH. SUSAN ON
09 431 8859
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THE ROTARY CLUB OF MAUNGATUROTO & DISTRICTS INCORPORATED

The Club is hosting, for the second time, CEOLTOIRI KILKENNY. This is an Irish Group of 24
members who performed last time to rave reviews. Music, Dance, Song and Story-Telling.
The concert will be a Charity Concert with the proceeds going to support local community groups.

Date 16 August 2006, Wednesday at 7.30pm

Otamatea High School Hall

Tickets $20.00 Children under 14 $10.00

Tickets available at Bammas Mangawhai Village

Mangawhai Electrical Mangawhai Heads
Craig Garnett Electrical Maungaturoto
Jaques Store Kaiwaka
Hammer Hardware Waipu
Monday 24 July 2006

Norman C Dalebrook
Phone/Fax 09 432 0788
Email n.dalebrook@clear.net.nz

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 Walls & ceiling
Ovens Domestic Cleaning

DANCE CLASSES
Venue: Otamatea High School
Jazz and Ballet classes available for children of all ages.

Phone Vicki on 09 431 6077

(RADD, NZAMD Registered Teacher)
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From the Mayor’s Letter

Overhanging Vegetation
During the next two months we are going to be sending out a flyer to all residents reminding them of their
responsibilities
regarding vegetation encroaching onto footpaths. We continually get complaints from residents and it is
not only of particular nuisance to pedestrians but it can also cause visibility issues for motorists. So come
on everyone, let’s make an effort and have our roadside vegetation cleaned up and keep Kaipara beautiful.
Unsealed Road Stabilisation
Seventeen roads around the District will have stabilisation work done on historically wet or high mainte-
nance sections. This will deliver a pavement that remains robust and will be undertaken progressively over
winter and spring to suit the weather conditions.
Bridge Guard-railing
Eleven bridges across the District are having guard-railing erected to make them safer. Work commenced
in July and is due to be completed by the end of August. The bridges that are to receive the guard-rails are
two on Mountain Road, three on Tinopai Road, three on Pukehuia Road, two on Tangowahanie Valley
Road and one on Valley Road.

Pride in the Community

By Alan Flower

We have just received our new rates notice from the Council, with the Mayor’s newsletter on keep-
ing Kaipara beautiful.
Most people keep their road frontages neat and tidy, but we do have other people with no pride and
‘hoons’ who undo the good work.
Has anyone noticed the bogged up lawn verges just up Whaka Street and Gorge Road, as well as a big
Ute parked the wrong way around on the footpath outside the Presbyterian Church. The path was
pretty well blocked for about a week.
We still see people dumping their lawn clippings over the road, especially up Gorge Road.
We also see Council workers picking up rubbish along the road and streets, doing a great job, but at
a cost to us all.
It is not very hard for motorists to take their rubbish home, instead of tossing it out of the car
windows (especially glass).
Let’s support Mayor Peter and be tidy ‘Kiwis”.
Maungaturoto can be proud of its achievements over the years and deserves to be kept attractive.
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Updated version of the Events Calendar from

the Kauri Museum. Please note the following
changes:

• ANTIQUE APPRAISAL DAY has been cancelled

due to the Grand Opening of our new exhibit “The
Otamatea Boarding House”, which will be open to
the public from 6th August 2006.
CALL IN TO SEE US FOR ALL
YOUR SURVEY & SUBDIVISION
• SETTLERS DAY has been moved to Saturday INQUIRIES
16th September as part of the Northland Kauri Festi- OR
val and has been re-named KAURI SETTLERS PHONE US ANY DAY AT
DAY 431 8750
OR
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT BY
CONTACTING SANDRA AT THE
OFFICE

FIRST WEDNESDAY IN THE

MONTH IS OUR VISITING DAY

HOBSON CHAMBERS Ph (09) 431 8750

143 HURNDALL ST Mob (021) 723 284
MAUNGATUROTO
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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 North Shore upholstery EST 1986

CONTACT ELAINE 431-8317

Or RUTH 431-8491
Recover Specialists, Lounge &
supported by Dinning Furniture, Loose Covers,
Maungaturoto Congregational Church Fabric Protection, Free Quote,
($2 donation per family please) Pick up & Delivery,
Mike Dawson
431-7116 87 Te Pahi River Dr

STEPHEN M JAQUES
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT Walker’s Native Plants
_________________________________ 674 Mangawhai - Kaiwaka Road

123 Hurndall Stret ECOSOURCED WILD SPECIES

Maungaturoto
_______________________________________ OPEN: Casual Hours
Phone: (09) 431 8733 Or by Appointment
Fax: (09) 431 8736
Ph. Julie 025 209 7073 A/h (09) 432 0058
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HOLIDAYS
CRUISES
FLIGHTS
GROUP BOOKINGS

0800 943 732

IATA TAANZ BONDED TRAVEL
AGENT
angelac@travelmanagers.co.nz
MANGAWHAI
(09) 4312-912
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MAUNGATUROTO PANELBEATERS
HURNDEL STREET

EXCELLENT SERVICE

CONTACT: Terry

Phone Bus: 431 8545

After Hours: 431 8547
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Otamatea High School

P O Box 64 Maungaturoto 0800 682 628

Congratulations to:
∗ OHS Stage Challenge Group - ∗ Overall Winner of the Wearable Arts
Runners –up in the Northland Secondary Competition
Schools’ Competition

∗ All students, teachers and parents who

participated in the OHS Festival of the
Arts 2006.

Sun Lou with his winning design Up in Flames. He

won $100.

A record 130 tickets were sold for this sell-out

Pictured above is Mr Adam Hague blowing his
own trumpet
event and over 100 students performed or par-
ticipated to excellent standards. Patrons also en-
joyed a delicious upmarket supper provided by
the PTCA. This was the 4th Festival of the Arts
presented by OHS and we are already looking
forward the 5th one.

Events Calendar up to 31 August

Year 10 Performing Arts students in a scene from
The Seven Ages of Man
Mon 31 July – Tues 1 Aug Reporoa Exchange at
OHS
Tues 8 Aug Vertical Form Photographs
Thurs 10 Aug Yr 12 Career Expo (Auckland)
Mon 14 –Fri Aug Tournament Week
Mon 21 Aug – Fri 24 Aug Sports Leaders’ Camp
Wed 23 Aug Ballroom Dancing Assessment
(Hall) pm
Wed 30 Aug Courses for Careers Evening (pm)
Thurs 31 Aug OHS Open Day
Regards
Elizabeth Perry
Assistant Principal
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You Can Hire …

Concrete Mixer (Electric)
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Waterblaster Custom Built Stockyards
Hydraulic Log Splitter Post and Rail fences
Post Hole Borer Driven House Piles
Scrub Cutters Lifestyle blocks
Weed Trimmers Retaining Walls
Chainsaws Sub divisions
Lawnmowers Sections
Trailer Repairs
Generator
We have a Hydraulic post hole borer
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At Maungaturoto Contact Kelly or Karen

Phone (09) 431 8851
Mobile (021) 431 885
Auto Centre Email gerrard@xtra.co.nz

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MAUNGATUROTO GARDEN
CLUB

July meeting Wednesday 19th Supper

Room, Centennial Hall.
After a short meeting members then vis-
ited Fluffy and Stuart Duff’s Orchid
House in Batley Road.
We were shown the packing room full
with stems of blooms awaiting to be
wrapped and boxed, after being carefully
checked for imperfections.
We then toured the house with banks of
various colours to be picked - buds to be
tied up - watering and other care is all
very demanding.
All those members who were not with us
missed a wonderful day which was a real
treat - not to mention the super afternoon
tea provided (thank you Fluffy).
Next meeting 16 August 1.00pm Supper
Room when Mr Trevor Brljevich will tell
of his recent trip to Holland

Maungaturoto Squash Club News MAUNGATUROTO

August 2006 BOWLING CLUB
Club News:
It has been fairly quiet down at the courts during July with Tuesday morning roll-ups
quite a few members out with the dreaded flu and other win- Men and Women
ter nasties. However games are always played with a passion Every Tuesday
and there is often some entertaining squash for those who do Commencing 9.15am
turn up. Club nights will continue to run for a while and then
later in the season we can look forward to Club Champs. Includes coaching sessions for beginners
Interclub News:
The mens team continues to do well winning their match
against Bream Bay, but falling to a strong Mid-Western side, Spare bowls available
the only club to beat them so far. The ladies haven’t been so
successful but have put in strong performances against play- Mufti dress
ers who are often several grades above them (and are having (but soft soled shoes must be worn)
fun even if they are getting a butt whooping!!)
Tournament News: New arrivals to Maungaturoto
Chris Sellars was the success story of the Residentials win-
ning the title of C-Grade Mens Champion. Well done Chris. especially welcome
Bryce and Ben also played but found themselves down the
other end of their respective grades. Thought of joining a Bowling Club?

These friendly roll-ups enable you to

Thought for the month:
Try before you buy

“I hate losing- but the beer sure tastes better when Contact: Jean Gillett 431-8515
someone else is buying it!” Bob Edwards 431-8897
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RSA NEWSLETTER
RSA Clubrooms – Home from Home
Is it the people? The music? The atmosphere?
Members entering the club on Friday evenings have that comfy, relaxed feeling which draws them in and
engenders a sense of belonging. The warm welcome extends to our visitors as well.

Club Renovations - Future Plans

When the final few nails are knocked in to complete the new kitchen, now fully functioning and beautiful
to see, focus will most likely switch to dining furniture. And renovation plans for the longer-term future
are in the discussion stage.

Friday Dinner
The Committee has determined that there will always be a good meal, often 2 courses, to be had at the club
for around $10, unless there is a special function..

Clubroom Hours
It was great to see some young people enjoying the club facilities recently. The doors and bar are open on
Wednesdays from 6.0pm, and Fridays from 5.0pm.

All members, guests and visitors are warmly welcome.

Enquiries phone RSA 09 431 8313 or Ray Allen, Sec/Treasurer evenings 09 431 4525
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MAROHEMO HALL NEWS: August 2006 Paparoa

The Marohemo Hall Society would like to extend a Line Dancing
very warm welcome to those farm- At the Paparoa Hall
ers and their families who have
arrived in our area with the start of Thursday mornings
another dairy season. 9:00 a.m. Beginners
10:00 a.m. Intermediate
It is always nice to see new faces around the district, 11:00 a.m. Advanced
particularly children, though as my five year old la-
ments “Oh no, more bossy girls on the bus!” For Fun, Fitness and
To Improve Your Memory
We will be having our annual Pot Luck Dinner in
October and it is a great chance to come along and Everybody Welcome
meet the new neighbours, have a few drinks, some
wonderful food and, if Ted is on form, hear some Now is the perfect time for interested
memorable jokes! people to come and have a look.
Our Hall is totally funded and looked after by the lo-
cals and is a great, low cost venue for all those func- Our instructor, Bev Baxter from Whangarei is one
tions—weddings, 21sts, Pre-milking parties, Post- of the best
milking parties, ‘I’m-so-over-milking’ So come along and join us and get fit and have fun
parties! etc and maybe come with us on our trips to workshops
around the country.
For Hall bookings call Ted 4318249
or for more information Heather on Contact
4318565. Rose Plunkett (09) 431 7418

EXERCISE TO MUSIC
MAUNGATUROTO TAI CHI CLASSES
AT THE PAPAROA HALL
Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. Our hours have changed for Thursdays.

Tutor: Changes are as follows

Frances Greaves
Tuesday—usual time. 11.00am—Noon.
ALL WELCOME
Contact Rose Plunkett Thursday—new time. 11.00am—Noon.
Ph: 431 7418

TAEKWONDO LESSONS
FLOORSANDING
& MONDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHTS
COATING MAUNGATUROTO CENTENNIAL HALL

Serving the Kaipara area 6.00 PM TO 7.30 PM

Since 1971
INSTRUCTOR: DENNIS MARTIN

Ph: 0800 4 Floors PHONE 09 431 6068

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‘PigPost’ is a matured blend of pine

sawdust and pig manure ready for the
garden.
Bernice Flower recommends
PigPost!

‘PigPost’ $80 delivered

and $40 cubic metre
Maungaturoto/Paparoa area.
- Phone -
Other quantities by arrangement.
Ariel Farm
431-7209 It's what keeps
12 tonne Digger Maungaturoto green
(with club thumb & tilt bucket)
Experienced Operator
(All Aspects)
No job too big or too small
Call Brian now for all your excavating work

Please note new phone No:

Phone:- (09) 423 8024
Mobile: 021 423 802
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FARM LIVING
Ballerina Bull invades the Broccoli Patch

“Great. You’re just in time to save the world,” says Rex when I walk into the living room af-
ter I’ve been to a meeting in town.
It’s a Thursday. It’s mid morning. It’s raining. He’s lolling in his armchair watching a B-
grade sci-fi movie.
While the rest of us do high-powered and important tasks, the weather gives farmers an ex-
cuse not to farm. The grass isn’t growing and there’s mud everywhere, so farming’s no fun.
The livestock aren’t happy either. They’re not used to grass as short as Shrek’s stubble -
the monster, not the sheep - so escapees in search of food are rampant.
If there’s a weak point in a fence, they’ll find it. A flock of sheep minus shepherd was re-
cently spotted near downtown Paparoa, I saw a bunch trotting along near town, and de-
terred a small mob preparing to jump a cattle stop.
One evening a white bull left his paddock and dined on kikuyu near the house. Then, in the
dead of night he surprised us by cruising past Tony’s dogs, up the drive, through the vegeta-
ble garden (agghhh….) and into the house paddock which has the most useless half-cocked
fence imaginable.
Don’t ask me why. Tony and Rex spend lots of time fencing, but never repair the fences
around our house or Rex’s parents’ house where seven bulls recently feasted on the lawn.
The bull that meandered through the garden has a future as a ballerina. He missed 12 let-
tuces and left 10 hoof prints in the broccoli patch where, amazingly, he exterminated only
one plant. He left 13 survivors and even missed teeny rainbow chard that are still blinking in
the daylight as they adapt to the idea they’re no longer seeds.
He camped placidly by the gate at the top of the hill until I let him into the neighbouring
paddock because I suspected he was plotting to return through the garden.
Rex was so unconcerned the garden was under threat I finally realised he wanted the bull to
eat the veggies. We can buy them at the supermarket any day, but cattle food is not so
readily available.
Then the yearling bulls, which usually spend winter going from one subdivided paddock-ette
to the next, started rambling all over the hillside. I mentioned this aberration to Rex who
said ruefully: “There’s no grass so I’ve given up that grazing system.”
Then more cattle arrive near the house and I’m sure my veggie garden is once again under
threat. I mutter so darkly about this Rex returns them to their paddock forthwith, muttering
even more darkly about the ringleader, a ‘Houdini’ Hereford who led another escape the next
night.
This time he sent them galloping to the far corner of their paddock and they haven’t been
back since.
So . . . he saved the lettuce and broccoli, which was great. And in case you’re wondering,
we didn’t need to save the world. The aliens in the movie got beaten by the good guys - as
they always do.

Thanks to Rae for her contribution

Book of the Year: The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini.

This brilliantly-crafted tale about the friendship of two boys is set in Afghanistan before the
Taliban takeover and in the United States afterwards.
It’s a gripping story about betrayal, loyalty, family relationships and, thank goodness, re-
demption.
If you’re a weeper, have tissues on standby.
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on 021-161-2344 or (09)431-8705

FOR A FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTE

KEN URQUHART – REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR
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Are you building

or Renovating?

Have you considered

Gas Heating, Cooking
or Hot Water?

We can supply 45 Kg Bottles delivered

to your home, business, shop or shed.
Competitive prices and Rental Exchange
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PHONE (09) 4318174
Colin’s Mobile: 021 784 246
Or home (09) 4318613

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TC ROOFING & CLADDING

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REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE
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Phone: 431-6677
Master Plumber
Registered Drainlayer
Or
021-051-3714
3 ton digger & truck for hire

5 View Road,
Maungaturoto
Phone 025 244 5430
A/Hrs Ph. 431 8451
Fax. 431 8561
Maungaturoto Matters Page 35

TIMBER FLOORS
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preparation to final coat of
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Phone: (09) 423 7139

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Community Directory
Community Services
What’s on in AUGUST Emergency – Ambulance, fire Police 111
Ambulance 0800-61-00-66
Tue.01st Maungaturoto Primary School PTA 7.30pm
Police 431-1150
Wed.02nd Maungaturoto Business Association Meeting
Community Centre 5.30pm Medical Centre 431-8576
Sun.06th Otamatea Boarding House opens to the public Public Health Nurse - Claire Jaques (09) 439-7149
Kauri Museum Care & Share Family Support 431-8227
Fri.18th Book launch—Kauri Museum Homebuilders Community Services 4 31-9080
Wed.23rd Maungaturoto Primary School BOT 7.00pm Kaipara District Council 0800-72-70-59
Thur.24th/ Sahara’s Annual Treats Meats Nights Dog, Stock & Noise Control 0800-10-58-90
Fri.25th Rubbish Collection 0800-57-72-48
Sat.26th Otamatea Hawks Rugby Club Prizegiving Rubbish Mobile (Truck) 025-401-1475
Country Club—7.00pm Maungaturoto Community Centre
Thur.31st Otamatea High School Open Day
Contact:- Lorraine Orford 431-8388
Maungaturoto Country Club 431-8326
Maungaturoto Library 431-8811
Coming up in SEPTEMBER Maungaturoto Money Exchange 431-8028
Sat.16th Kauri Settlers Day—Kauri Museum Maungaturoto Pharmacy 431-8045
Sat.16th/ Northland Kauri Festival—Kauri Museum
Sat.30th
Maungaturoto Playcentre 431-8517
Maungaturoto Primary School 431-8106
Maungaturoto Rest Home 431-8696
Community Notices Otamtea Christian School 431-8487
Maungaturoto Business Association Meeting Otamatea High School 431-8230
1st Wednesday of the month Otamatea Marae, Batley Road 431-8337
Community Centre 5.30pm Otamatea Reperatory Society 431-8728
Maungaturoto Library Post Office 431 8315
Open Monday to Thursday 10.30am to 12.00 midday Plunket Helpline 0800-93-39-22
Friday 10.30am to 4.00pm Plunket Society 431-8187
Tae Kwon Do Mondays & Wednesdays 6.00-7.00p
School Dental Clinic 431-8163
Maungaturoto Community Centre
Line Dancing Monday evening to be advised
Veterinarian, Vet Centre 431-8318
Thursday morning 9.30am – Paparoa Hall Churches
Mainly Music Tuesdays 10.00am Anglican Church 431-8193
Congregational Church Hall Catholic Church 431-8566
Indoor Bowls Mondays 7.15pm R.S.A. Congregation Church 431-8397
Presbytarian Church 431-7106
Community Groups
Ararua Pony Club Contact
President Bevan Haddrell (09) 431-8806
Arthritis Support Group 431-7405
2nd Tuesday 2nd month
Craft Group – different venues 431-8578
Last Thur. Of the month
Cubs & Scouts 431-8055
CWI (Country Womens Institute) 431-7405
Last Monday of the month 7.00pm
Bahai Faith 431-8782
Friends of the Rest Home 431-8248
1st Tuesday, 2nd month
Girl Guides/Brownies 431-8530
Hockey Club 431-8530
Indoor Bowls 431-8055
Lions Club,
Club Maungaturoto 431-8689
2nd & 4th Monday (cont Alistair Banks)
Maungaturoto Garden Club 431-8611
3rd Wednesday of the month
Rotary Club,
Club Mangaturoto & Districts 431-8388
Tuesday nights
RSA (Returned Services Association) 431-8313
Scrabble 431-8136
500 Card evening 431-8117
Congregational Church Hall