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CONTENTS
Editor’s note 2
Residents Association update 3
150 Up newsletter 5
Otamatea Community Services—bullying 5
Getting to know your camera 7
Focus on Linking Hands 7
Otamatea avenue of trees 9
Otamatea High School 11
Around the groups and clubs: Otamatea Grey
Power, Maungaturoto Garden Club, Playcentre,
RSA 13
A tribute to Mavis Smith 17
An achievement to be proud of 17
This month’s filler: pea salad 17
Garden notes 19
Books of the month 19
Wordplay 19
The golden years 21
The Teddy Bears’ Picnic 21
Clips from the past 23
Maungaturoto Country Club 25
Squash news 25
Snippets 27
Comment is Free! 27
What’s on in April 28
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Issue 134 April 2013
MAUNGATUROTO — An appealing place to live, work and visit, which has heart, purpose and prosperity
Circulated to 800 homes and businesses in the Maungaturoto area
Horse Treks with Rae
Roadley — page 23
Teddy Bears’ Picnic —
back page (and p.21)
An achievement to be
proud of — page 17
Mau
ngatu
roto
Market - b
ack page
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Editor’s Note You’ll hopefully have noticed the new logo and
banner on the front page, and will like them. This
is all part of our attempt to make the Matters look
more attractive and be a really interesting read.
But it’s also intended to get a standard design
both for the Matters and for the town’s new web-
site. This can be found at www.maungaturoto
matters.co.nz — and provides one of the best
ways of keeping up with what’s going on in town.
We post copies of the Matters there, so if you’re
looking for an old copy, or want to send a copy to
someone else, that’s a good place to go. If you’re
Facebook savvy, then you can also join the Maun-
gaturoto Facebook Group. That way, you’ll get all
the hot news, including dates of working bees
and information on the beautification project.
On that subject, it’s been pleasing to see a spurt
of progress in the beautification work over the
last month. As an occasional contributor, I can
vouch that it’s a fun way of spending half a day.
At the last working bee, I had the delightful com-
pany of Jenna and Grace, who played mud-pies
with me as we built concrete and cement rocks in
front of St John. I‘ll especially remember the
comment from one of them, as she stamped
down the gravel: “I’m the chief tantrum thrower.”
Sounds familiar!
This isn’t the only work going on to improve the
town at present. It’s a pleasure, for example, to
see that the car park in front of 4 Square has been
resealed, which greatly enhances that end of
town. As Albie points out, though, on page 4,
there are still some black spots around that we
need to work on to get everything looking good
for the 150th. So let’s not rest on our laurels just
yet.
Last month also saw the demise of the avenue of
trees along SH12. This seems to have been a
long-running saga, and on page 9 Dave Orford
explains why, in the end, they had to go. But like
some other recent developments in town, the
issue raises an important point. While have lots of
hard-working committees looking after our inter-
ests, we don’t always hear about things until after
they’ve happened. This inevitably tends to make
some people grumpy, and deter others from get-
ting involved. A good way of avoiding this is to
use the Matters to let people know what’s going
on. So this is a plea to all the groups and commit-
tees out there: please, use these pages to tell the
community about things that might affect them,
or that they might want to know.
Cheers, DavidCheers, DavidCheers, DavidCheers, David
Maungaturoto Matters.
Issue 134, April 2013
Maungaturoto Matters is a free monthly publication, produced for the community by the Maungaturoto Residents Association.
Editor: David Briggs
Editorial Assistant: Gail Barnett
Editorial Board: Daniel Alcock; Terri Donaldson; Alison Cadman-Smith
Printed by Progressive Paparoa, High Street, Paparoa
Contributions and feedback from members of the Com-munity are actively encouraged.
Note: the Editor reserves full right to abridge or amend copy for editorial purposes.
Read the Maungaturoto Matters online at:
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Payments: By cheque to: Maungaturoto Residents Association, P.O. Box 113, Maungaturoto
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T he Maungaturoto Residents Association has
been extremely busy lately, as our reports
make clear. We are always looking for new members
or participants in the activities we are involved in. To
keep abreast of the activities of the Residents Asso-
ciation you can:
● join the Maungaturoto facebook group,
● visit www.maungaturotomatters.co.nz, or
● email nyreeanddaniel@hotmail.com and request
meeting minutes from Nyree.
Children’s Day
An enjoyable Children's Day, organised by the Resi-
dents Association and hosted by the Maungaturoto
Primary School, was held on Sunday 3rd March.
Thank you to the following groups and companies
who made the day possible for our Tamariki: Epic
Kids, Small Poppies, Maungaturoto Playcentre, Ota-
matea Community Services, Maungaturoto 4
Square, Scouts, Maungaturoto Primary School PTA,
Sport Northland and St John Youth Cadets.
Teddy Bears’ Picnic
As the advert on the back page will remind you, the
first annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic will be on April 13th
at 9:30am — 12:30 pm at Maungaturoto Primary; if
it’s too wet it will transfer to the Centennial Hall.
This amazing day will feature: a scavenger hunt for
under 5's, games run by the Paparoa Golf Club,
stalls run by local playcentres and the Maunga-
turoto Primary School PTA, a parents’ spot prize,
several "Teddy" spot prizes, donate or adopt a
teddy (left over teddies to be donated to various
local organisations) and a raffle with ten prizes in-
cluding a variety of books, teddies by Tania and
prizes from Ourlittlegems. Tickets for the raffle are
available from 100% Fergus Appliances, Sugarbelles
and the Maungaturoto Market on 5th April. The pic-
nic will also have a quiet room for breastfeeding
mothers.
Town Beautification
Work on the beautification project has continued,
and March saw great progress around the Public
Toilets, Playground and St John. Keep an eye out
on the notice boards in town and on Facebook for
upcoming opportunities to get involved.
Project Sk8t
Another exciting new project has also started, at the
instigation of local teenager Isaiah Ratima. This
aims to develop the skatepark located at the Coun-
try Club. It has enthusiastically been supported by
members of the Residents Association, and inevita-
bly has already gained great benefits from the in-
volvement of the incredible Richard Moore, who has
put a lot of time and effort into helping Isaiah and
his friends. This project really needs lots of old bro-
ken up concrete, so if you have some to donate
please drop it down at the skate park or let us know.
Road Resurfacing Notice
We have been informed that Opus have decided to
move their intended start date for SH12 road resur-
facing from Monday 25th March until after the Easter
Weekend. They are now planning to start work on
Monday 8th April. If you would like to see plans of
what they are doing check the noticeboards outside
Tony's and the 4 Square.
Next meeting
The next Residents Association Meeting is on
Wednesday the 3rd of April at the Centennial Hall.
Please come along and take part.
Residents Association Update From Nyree Alcock
DO YOUR CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS HAVE PROBLEMS WITH BULLYING?
Bullying is repeated, deliberate and harmful
behaviour towards others.
Bullying can be prevented, especially when
the community works together.
You are invited to a community meeting at: St John Hall
Wednesday 17 April at 7.25pm
Facilitated by Otamatea Community Services
A panel will be available for interactive ques-
tions, comments and ideas, and to lay the
groundwork for a local response to bullying
that will keep our youngsters safe.
Otamatea Grey PowerOtamatea Grey Power
Meets last Wednesday of every month at
the Anglican Church Hall
Next meeting: April 24th, 1.30 pm
Come along to listen to an interesting talk
promoting the welfare and well-being of all citizens in the 50 plus age group
All over-50s welcome
Come along for information, tea and intelligent discussion
For information contact Henry Daniel
Tel: 09 431 8141 Email: h.daniel@xtra.co.nz
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Qualified Panelbeater
Phone 431 8497
3 Golden Stairs Road Just 2 km from the township along Gorge Road
Maungaturoto
All types of panel work considered
WAIPU MEDICAL CENTRE
2 Nova Scotia Drive Waipu
Phone: 09 432 1190
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Call to make your FREE mole check appointment today.
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in New Zealand, with New Zealanders at high risk of developing
a skin cancer during their lifetime. Our skin cancer rates are among the highest in the world.
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CARPET &
VINYL
LAYING
Trevor Dempsey
Phone/Fax (09) 431-8888
Mobile (027) 283-8039
Wanted: Galvanised Pipe to help build the Memorial Wall
We require 50 x 1500 mm lengths of ¾ inch galvanized water pipe
If you have anything suitable that you can donate, please contact Noel at
noel@liqueurs.co.nz or 09 431 8962
OTAMATEA COMMUNITY SERVICES
Bullying — the hidden scourge
E xcerpt from a teenager’s diary, ‘The coffin is up
front. Some of us from her class wrote messages
on it with felt-tips. They’re not the same messages
posted in Facebook last week, like, “why don’t you
drop off the planet, loser!’
Some of the girls are crying. Yeah, right! Last week
those same girls were threatening her with texts. She
doesn’t have to read any more stink texts.
I hate those girls, but I am like scared, they’ll pick on
me now….’
Our kids are being bullied! I recently read an article
in the paper – a young teenage girl had committed
suicide. She couldn’t cope with the bullying at
school any more. What a tragic waste of life! I have
often met teenagers at the community house, com-
ing for counselling because they can’t cope with the
bullying at school. I have talked with many parents
who are at a loss as to how to help their youngster
grapple with the issue of peer rejection and bullying.
At Otamatea Community Services we are being pro-
active in providing a forum where concerned par-
ents can meet. We are looking forward to your
questions, comments and ideas on how to keep our
teenagers safe. If you are a student being bullied
please come and share your story, we really want to
hear from you. To give you further opportunity to
raise your concerns, a public meeting will be held at
St John Hall on Wednesday 17th April, at 7.25 pm,
followed by supper. Denise and the team
150 Up Newsletter
C ongratulations Maungaturoto! Most of us are
clearly taking a pride in our township and the
surrounding areas. If we keep this up, the place will
look like a million dollars come November.
One black spot, unfortunately, is the area on Bicker-
staffe Road that people are using as a dumping area
for tree prunings and other vegetation. Also some
people are dumping odd lots of household rubbish
along the edge of the mangroves. Shells may not be
so bad, but rotten sheep offal and fish waste leave a
pretty bad smell and do not look at all good!
The latest news on the resource consent is that it
should be through by the end of the month!!! This
will probably make it very difficult to obtain funding
in time to complete all the projects before the 150th
anniversary. We have set ourselves a plan to work
through in stages as money raised locally become
available. At worst, there may not be a wharf for the
celebrations but trust us we WILL get one.
Once the consent is through, we will be looking for
those planks and donations people have promised.
Remember a plank costs $200 but we won't refuse
any donations.
The official programme and costs are nearly final-
ised and will be circulated as soon as possible, as
well as an accommodation guide within a twenty
kilometer range of Maungaturoto.
Now, here is a request from out of left field. Fifty
years ago the worst traffic accident ever in the his-
tory of New Zealand occurred on the Brynderwyn
Hills. Fifteen people died that day and many others
were injured when a bus returning south from Wai-
tangi celebrations the day before left the road.
There is a lady writing a book on the event and she
would like to get in touch with any doctors and
nurses who were working at Whangarei Hospital at
that time. If you were one of them, or know some-
one who was, please contact Albie and he will put
you in touch with her. Albie can be reached on 09
431 8148 or by emailing albie.marge@xtra.co.nz.
Albie Paton
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I SO numbers To get a good exposure/photo — one that isn’t
too light or too dark — the correct amount of
light needs to be captured by the camera. When
moving away from automatic settings you will en-
counter different options that will influence the ex-
posure. For point and shoots, the main option avail-
able is changing the ISO: bigger cameras have more
options but we’ll start with the basics.
‘ISO’ is a term from the days of film: it means
‘sensitivity to light’. It is measured in numbers, rang-
ing through 100, 200, 400, 800, to 1600+. Generally,
the higher the number the more sensitive the cam-
era is to light, and the lower the number the less
sensitive it is. By changing the sensitivity of the cam-
era, you can work in different lighting situations, if
it's a bright day you need less sensitivity — e.g. ISO
100; if it’s dark, you need more, such as ISO 1600.
This option can be found under the menu or settings
function. Look it up in your manual or just investi-
gate until you find it. Once found, play around: pick
a still subject and take multiple pictures using the
different ISO numbers, taking note of how each
change influences the photo/exposure. If the image
is too dark, you can increase your ISO number. To
correct an image that is too bright, you can decrease
the ISO number.
Last week we noted that a higher quality photo en-
ables a larger possible print size. The ISO you pick
can influence this as well. Essentially, the higher the
ISO number the more ‘noise’ that will occur in the
image. Noise is unsightly, much like pixilation, and it
becomes more apparent with larger prints. Noise
looks like random spots of multiple colours in large
areas that should be a single colour. It’s often often
found in photos of the sky at sunset. So to avoid
noise, try to use the lowest ISO number possible be-
fore the image is too dark.
Want to do something special
for Mothers Day? Then check out
the Lollipop Portraits advert on
page 9!
Getting to know your camera… by Sarah Cobb
L inking Hands Health Shuttle Service is a free
community service for all people in our district.
This month’s interview with Don McGuff, Linking
Hands driver, is the second in our series featuring
administrators, drivers and clients.
Q. What drew you to Linking Hands?
A. I was doing nothing. After working as an Air
New Zealand aircraft engineer for 36 years I’d
moved to Paparoa with my wife, Rosemary, and
worked for some time as a volunteer fireman. The
fire service work was becoming too physically de-
manding, and I wanted something worthwhile to do.
One day about four years ago, I brought some furni-
ture to the old Linking Hands office, and got talking
with Jayne and Maureen. They asked me if I’d be a
driver and I agreed. I drive one day a week, and can
be called out on other days if needed, and Rose-
mary helps in the office.
Q. What do you enjoy about the work?
A. I get to meet a lot of people, and have a good
chat with them: a trip to hospital gives plenty of
time for that. I’ve learned about the area, especially
about the history of Maungaturoto and Paparoa.
Some clients don’t like to talk, and that’s OK too.
I’ve got to know the area pretty well, though there
have been some mistakes: for example taking some-
one to Settlement Road off the Paparoa-Oakleigh
Road instead of the one at Kaiwaka.
I used to get involved in the maintenance of the
vehicles, but now I mainly give advice about it. I do
regular checks and note repairs that have to be
done on the vehicles, or give them a look-over be-
fore a warranty test. I’m an engineer – it’s my way.
Q. What skills does it take to be a driver?
A. I like driving – I can do it and I enjoy it. I’d enjoy it
more if we had better vehicles. They are getting old
and it’s hard to keep them going. I’d say to some-
one who was thinking of joining: ‘Don’t hesitate. You
just need to be an average driver, nothing special.’
You have to appreciate that getting elderly people
in and out can take a bit of time and ingenuity.
I sometimes worry about bringing people home
from hospital: will they be alright? It’s good,
though, when you get someone home; they can be
so thankful. Thanks are enough, but some people
just take the service for granted. We don’t ask for
money, the service is free, but if everyone who could
afford it, gave a little, it would help.
FOCUS ON LINKING HANDS By Ann Briggs
Work with St John
We still need Ambulance Officers If you can help, please contact Stephen Rosser
Operations Team Manager
09 431 8403 or 021 231 6836
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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 Website: www.smjca.co.nz
FARRIER Frans Jansen
Quiet and Reliable
Phone 09 431 8592
Mobile 026 227 1776
Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil Grown on the Kaipara
Available from:
Sunshine Organics
Paparoa Farmers Market (next dates April 6th and 20th)
Maungaturoto Market (April 5th)
or from 46B Merril Rd, Paparoa
Phone 09 431 7572
Come and join a small class (no more than 4) in a tranquil, rural setting, and get your hands into
cheese-creation! In a custom built boutique cheese room we will concentrate on making one type of
cheese to begin, and then finish with mascarpone and a batch of fresh butter – and you get to take all
your hard work home.
Cheese Courses will be 4-5 hours maximum. You will start at 10.30 am with fresh brewed coffee and an
introduction to the cheese making process. Then it’s aprons on and you will make a feta cheese from
start to finish.
Course Dates are: Saturday 20th April and Saturday 18th May 2013
BUT if you have small groups of 2, 3 or 4 we can do dates to suit
FOR FULL DETAILS: Please contact Jas on 022 678 1474 or jasfutter@clear.net.nz
and check out Fromage at Franklin on Facebook
Fromage at Franklin introduces Hands on Cheese Making
Turning Milk into Cheese its Magic
141 Hurndall Street,
Maungaturoto
Tel 09 431 8987
www.sunshineorganics.co.nz
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CAR SEAT RENTAL SCHEMES
Plunket Rooms, Hurndall St, Maungaturoto
Infant, Child & Booster Seats —long or short term hire.
We also have for purchase child harnesses, locking clips and ext.
strapsFor rental details Ph Karlene Storey
(09) 431 8890
COFFEE/PLAYGROUP
If anyone is interested in having coffee
mornings again, please contact Justine
Westlake on 431 8831
LINKING HANDS INC Maungaturoto Mangawhai Ruakaka
‘Meeting the needs of the community’
Linking Hands
HEALTH SHUTTLE SERVICES
Maungaturoto Phone/fax 09 431 8969
Mangawhai 09 4314121
Ruakaka 09 431 8969
www.linkinghands.co.nz
Head office: Maungaturoto
Monday to Friday, 10am—4pm
Closed public holidays
Members of the RSA
OPEN
FRI & SAT
From 5pm
Fine food at the right priceSnooker & pool
Function room availableYour favourite bottled beers
Quality winesMeals served from 6pm, Fri & Sat
PH: 09-431 8313
New members welcome
OTAMATEA AVENUE OF TREES
There has been some concern expressed within the Maunga-
turoto Community regarding the felling of some of ‘The Ave-
nue of Trees.’
As chairman of the committee (now comprising three per-
sons) that has managed the trees over recent years, I con-
sider it necessary to clarify the situation.
Northpower’s concern of late is risks posed to their power
lines by trees growing beneath. We’ve had formal ‘cut or
trim’ notices and they have often trimmed them at no cost to
our committee. Our members have also trimmed quite ex-
tensively with various helpers.
In mid 2012 we had more serious discussion on-site with
Northpower and were offered two alternatives: to trim the
trees again or to fell some of them. Both options were at no
cost to our committee, but it was made clear that this would
be the last time Northpower carried out any work free of
charge.
An ongoing trimming programme is not practicable, as they
grow almost twice as fast after trimming. Northpower’s Pub-
lic Notice, Tree Safety Regulation to Keep Trees Away From
Power Lines, clearly outlines the regulations about trees near
power lines.
Our view has always been that all care and attention should
be the responsibility of the committee and not the land own-
ers.
I would like to say that over the years we have enjoyed a very
co-operative and good relationship with the land owners.
Also Northpower has been very good to deal with. They ap-
preciate what this avenue of trees means to our community
— but they must work with The Electricity (Hazards from
Trees) Regulations 2003. Their ultimate responsibility is to
maintain their power distribution network.
Northpower has offered to contribute to more plantings at
other suitable locations. This is something that the Maunga-
turoto Community could look at in the future.
David Orford
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THE CRUISER BAR AND GRILLTHE CRUISER BAR AND GRILLTHE CRUISER BAR AND GRILLTHE CRUISER BAR AND GRILL Main Road Paparoa
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FREEVIEW
INSTALLATION
Whatever your needs!
Call Tony on 09 431 6555
Competitive rates
Servicing Kaiwaka, Maungaturoto,
Paparoa and Ruawai
Phone: 09 431 6595
Email:colinglassguy@xtra.co.nz
Phone: 09 431 6595
Email:colinglassguy@xtra.co.nz
Graham SlatterPLUMBER DRAINLAYER
KAIPARA PLUMBING
LTD
P.O. Box 6Maungaturoto
Certifying Plumber
Certifying Drainlayer
1.5 ton digger
Phone: 027 244 5430
After hours: 09 431 8451
Fax: 09 431 8561
Email: Slatter1@xtra.co.nz
PLANNING A NEW
KITCHEN?
CONTACT NOEL McDOWELL
WELLSFORD KITCHENS
Phone/Fax: 094312888
Kaiwaka
ANY TIME
Quality Custom Made Kitchens
Personal and Prompt Service
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Otamatea High School Te Kura Tuarua O Otamatea
Relay for Life
S tudents, staff, parents and Board of Trustees members sup-
ported the Cancer Relay for Life at the Otaika Sports Ground
on March 16-17th. There were over 40 Otamatea people involved
in what was an excellent event. It was very gratifying to see so
many supporting such a good cause. We were all a little tired and
stiff the next week, but lack of sleep, lots of laughs and working
together for a common cause helps build a great spirit between
students, staff and parents.
It was good to see the school leaders in action; they are to be
commended for taking a strong leadership role for this event.
Experiences like this will help students to realise our school vision
of becoming ‘Tomorrow’s Leaders’. Many achieved the targets
that they set themselves. More would have done so, but unfortu-
nately the rain (which we so desperately need) meant the event
finished early on Sunday, so it did not run the full 24 hours. Every-
body did really well, but I will make special mention of Simone
Sidwell who completed over 180 laps (over 70km!). It is wonderful
to see young people selflessly supporting their community.
Roy Fletcher, Acting Principal
Special Olympics Athletics
O n Wednesday 13th March Wuzz Phil-
lips and I took our group of six stu-
dents to participate in the Athletics Day at
Millennium Stadium, North Shore. Our stu-
dents were successful in receiving ribbons
ranging from 1st to 5th place in the field and
track events.
Georgia May and Marion were very excited
to introduce themselves to New Zealand’s
Valerie Adams, the reigning Olympic, World
and Commonwealth shot-put champion,
and have their photo taken with her!
A fun day was had by all,
both competing and
watching others partici-
pate in singing and danc-
ing to the music. The
weather was amazing, as
was the students’ behav-
iour and participation in
the events!
Year 13 Biology Trip
O n Thursday 7th March, the Y13 Accelerate Biology
Class was invited to attend an educational session at
the Liggins
Institute of
Medicine on
the Univer-
sity of Auck-
land Cam-
pus. The day
involved our
group carry-
ing out sev-
eral biomedical activities, including Polymerase Chain Reac-
tion and gel electrophoresis of a DNA sample. We also dis-
cussed factors which affect the expression of physical traits
based on our genes and our environment. Afterwards, with
time to kill, we took the Wainui van up Mt Eden and One
Tree Hill, finished off with a stop at the infamous Carl’s Jr
where we indulged in 2000 calorie burgers. The trip was a
very rewarding experience, and it is highly recommended to
anyone who gets the opportunity to attend in the future.
You do not need to have a twitter account to receive Otamatea High School reminders and notices. To receive reminders or notices as a text message on your phone you need to text FOLLOW OtamateaHigh to the number 8987. Ensure that you use capitals for FOL-LOW followed by one space, then OtamateaHigh. There must be no space between Ota-matea and High. If already have a twitter account you can find us as @OtamateaHigh
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AROUND THE GROUPS AND CLUBS
T he drought affects us even at Playcentre, so
water-play this summer has been kept to a
minimum. But this hasn’t stopped us going on the
Nikau Grove bushwalk, playing Old School Games or
watching big brothers/sisters at the school swim-
ming carnival.
Our highlight, though, was visiting the Fire Station.
It’s good for the kids to learn about this while they
are young, and we hope they might want to be in-
volved in this important part of our community
when they get older. Our huge thanks to Eric and
Paddy - and for the ride in the fire truck back to
centre!
New to join our centre, we welcome Ruby and Louie
with mum Jodi, as well as Kacei with mum Kelie.
Upcoming events/activities include:
Friday 5th April – Term Trip to Serendipity, Whan-
garei and lunch at McDonalds.
Saturday 13th April – Teddy Bears Picnic.
We would love to have new children and parents
join, so come and see what Playcentre is about. We
also appreciate empty printer toner cartridges for
recycling. You can drop them off at Playcentre dur-
ing our session times or at 100% Fergus Appliances.
June Bolton
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
April 2013
Anzac Day 25th April
On Anzac Day, there will be the usual dawn service
at 6.00 am at the Maungaturoto Centennial Hall.
This will be followed by breakfast at the RSA club-
rooms. An Anzac Day brunch will also be available
from 11 am. See you there!
Terry McCook. President
Maungaturoto Memorial RSA
Women's section
AGM
RSA Clubrooms, Saturday April 6th 10.30 am
All welcome
PAPAROA GOLF CLUBPAPAROA GOLF CLUBPAPAROA GOLF CLUBPAPAROA GOLF CLUB Golden Stairs Rd, Maungaturoto
Club days Sundays 10am,
Casual fees $5,
Call club captain Craig Fergus
09 4318 350
Come and see us at the Maungaturoto Market
Otamatea Grey Power
P ublic Meeting times will now commence at
1.30 pm. Committee meetings will not be held
as frequently and will be at a separate time.
The committee of Grey Power would like to state
how pleased we have been with our discussions
with the Maungaturoto Volunteer Fire Brigade over
the sounding of the alarm and its effect on resi-
dents in the Retirement Village. The Fire Chief and
his deputy have been very willing to listen to all the
views and have been so friendly during all the dis-
cussions.
The Brigade monitored all its calls over the four-
month period since our discussions began and they
showed a really interesting pattern, with the great-
est number of call-outs being during the day.
After discussion with some of the home-owning
residents in the village they also decided, as did the
Brigade, that the siren must stay. The Brigade are
happy to review the situation in twelve months
time. We couldn't ask for more! They are dedicated
volunteers, and co-operative members as well.
Joan Hoggard
Maungaturoto Garden ClubMaungaturoto Garden ClubMaungaturoto Garden ClubMaungaturoto Garden Club March MeetingMarch MeetingMarch MeetingMarch Meeting
On 23rd March, members had the pleasure of at-
tending the Otamatea Repertory Theatre’s “Dirty
Weekends”, a Roger Hall comedy seemingly all
about gardening, with music by Philip Norman.
Astonishing talent made all four seasons of this
somewhat zany play shine, and had club members
both chuckling at the absurdities, and engrossed in
the sympathetic depiction, of New Zealanders’ hob-
bies and relationships.
Next month, we will meet at 11.30 am on Thursday,
18th April at Marg Paton’s home (note the change
of venue) for a meeting, picnic and games. Please
bring a plate. There will be the usual competitions:
‘decorative’ is Decorative Hat.
Erica Champness
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• ROADING
• EARTHWORKS
• DRAINAGE
• SITEWORKS
For any further enquiries, contact Shaun on:
Cell: 021 222 0272
Home: 09 4318339
Email: admin@huband.co.nz
Registered Drainlayers
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021 185 4449
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Phone: 09 431 2842 Email your cv to: smlpoppies@xtra.co.nz
THE SITTING DUCK TAKEAWAYS09 431 8711
OPENING HOURS
Tues: 2.00 pm – 8.00 pm Wed: 11.00 am – 8.00pm
Thu–Sat: 11.00 am – 8.30 pm Sun: 11.00 am – 7.30 pm
Phone orders welcome
A message to our customers
As some of our customers have pointed out, there were a couple of mistakes in our pull-out menu in the last edition of the Matters: apologies for that and thank you for your understanding. Also a big thank you to all
who have provided newspapers: it’s a great help to have stocks of them – so please keep them coming.
Over the Easter weekend, we’ll be open on Monday from 12 to 7.30 pm as usual.
The next big news is that the Duck is getting a face lift. New flooring is being laid in the kitchen and the front floors will be re-waxed during Monday 8th April - Wednesday 10th April. We will be closed Monday/Tuesday
that week and reopen around 5 pm Wednesday 10th. Apologies for any inconvenience.
The first anniversary of our ownership is also fast approaching - May 1st to be exact. To celebrate, we will offer
several specials that week: they’ll be advertised in store nearer the time.
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32 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto
Specialising in the supply and installation of carpet
and vinyl flooring
Commercial and Domestic
� Free measure and quote service� Colour consultation available in showroom� Mobile service available by appointment
Owner operators: Christine Barrott and Howard Lee
Phone: 09 946 9886 or 021 515 415Email: kaiparaflooring@slingshot.co.nz
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Tuition for beginners, amateurs and musicians. Experienced teacher.
Phone Robyn Hill 09 431 9159 or 0274 725610
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A TRIBUTE TO MAVIS SMITHA TRIBUTE TO MAVIS SMITHA TRIBUTE TO MAVIS SMITHA TRIBUTE TO MAVIS SMITH
Mavis Smith died recently, aged 102. A few interest-
ing facts of history were woven throughout Mavis’
life.
She was born in the first year of King George V’s
reign – 1910. She was about 15 months old when
the Titanic sank, four years old when WW1 broke
out, and nineteen when the Great Depression
started. When she was 29, WW2 began, and at 40
the Korean War. She was just 50 when New Zealand
television was first broadcast — then began the
hippy era. In her sixties, the first man landed on the
moon.
Mavis wrote the following poems.
I am so tired, I know I need rest
I will go to the place I love the best
I know there is room for one or two more
Grandpa — he said, ’Keep always an open door.’
I will sit on the lawn just under a tree
midst scent of the flowers
and a soft sea breeze.
It’s quiet and still,
no sound but the sea.
Dear Moggy
“Pussy cat, pussy cat, where have you been?
“I’ve been through the house, to see if it’s clean.”
“What saw you there?”
“I saw an old lady sitting in tears”
“I’ll go back to see if she cheers.”
“I slept on her bed the whole of the night
When she awakened, I cuddled up tight.”
My new friend – Lady Kitty, Kitty Cat, Cat Black Vel-
vet.
Compiled by Frances Yardley
Ingredients
100g black olives
1 large red capsicum
5cm fresh ginger
3 cloves of garlic
A bag of frozen peas (baby peas for preference)
about 650-750g, whatever size the bag is!
100g candied peel
4 tablespoons lemon juice
175 ml olive oil
2 heaped teaspoons paprika
1 bunch of mint and parsley
Instructions
Finely chop the olives, capsicum, ginger and garlic.
Put all the ingredients except the mint and parsley
in a large saucepan and cook gently for about 15
minutes, stirring gently from time to time.
When the salad has cooled down add the finely
chopped mint and parsley with some salt and pep-
per.
Eat at room temperature.
Enjoy—and don’t forget to submit your favourite (or
unusual) recipe!
This Month’s Filler: Pea Salad
An achievement to celebrateAn achievement to celebrateAn achievement to celebrateAn achievement to celebrate From Megan Smith
My husband, Dirk Smyth, graduated from the Auck-
land University (Whangerei Campus) on Friday 22nd
March with a Master of Educational Leadership with
First Class Honours. This is the highest grade possi-
ble in this course and Dirk was the top graduate at
the ceremony on Friday.
Dirk has been studying part time for several years,
completing a BA in maths and a first class honours
degree in maths before being granted his full aca-
demic) year’s study leave in 2012. Last year he was
on study leave, completing his dissertaion and two
Masters level papers. His dissertation was written on
the National Standards policy in NZ schools for
which he received an A+ grade, and, as a result of
the quality of his dissertation, he has been asked to
co-author (along with his supervisor) two academic
papers based on his work.
He also received two awards from the University of
Auckland for coming top in the two Masters papers
he completed last year (Educational Policy and De-
veloping Professional Expertise).
This is a huge achievement for Dirk and I’m pleased
and proud to celebrate his success with the Kaipara
community. He asked to transfer his graduation
ceremony from the Auckland campus to the Whan-
garei campus. This is because
he wanted to help lift the
profile of the Whangarei
campus and also to show
support for his supervisor,
Georgina Stewart, who is
based there.
Dirk is a well-loved teacher
and a member of the Senior
Leadership team at Otamatea
High School in Maunga-
turoto.
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SUBDIVISIONS - FARM SURVEYS - TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEYS -
LOCATING LOST BOUNDARY PEGS
CALL KEN ON
09 431 8705 or 021 161 2344
KEN URQUHART BSurv (Otago)
Your local registered land surveyor
Phone: 09 431 8767 Mobile: 021 840 085
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For all your Race, Drainage & Site Work and More:
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Mobile 0274 987 745 Phone/Fax 09 431 8078
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All enquiries: phone Brett Coates 09 431 8720 or
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MAUNGATUROTO PUBLIC LIBRARY INC
BOOKS OF THE MONTH
F iction
Tracy Chevalier: The Last Runaway
A young English Quaker girl travels to
North America in 1850 and finds when she
joins a Quaker family through marriage that
she has to hold fast to her beliefs when be-
coming involved with wanting to help slaves
escape from their owners. A moving story of
a young girl trapped between duty and con-
science.
Isolde Martyn: Mistress to the Crown
A historical tale of a fascinating woman with
a surprisingly modern determination to live
life on her own terms. Set in the reign of Ed-
ward IV.
Other recent acquisitions
We have many more new books by popular
authors:
Jodie Picoult: The Storyteller
Cathy Kelly: The Honey Queen
Lesley Pearse: Forgive Me
Fiona McCallum: Beyond Wattle Creek
Tony Parsons: Back to the Pilliga
James Patterson: Merry Christmas Alex
Cross
And don’t forget to check out the Dargaville
Book Exchange which occurred in late March
– books on the shelves are fiction, non-fiction
and junior fiction and non-fiction.
Reviews by Sheryl Logan
Garden NotesGarden NotesGarden NotesGarden Notes From Maungaturoto Garden Club From Maungaturoto Garden Club From Maungaturoto Garden Club From Maungaturoto Garden Club
A pril is the month for a tidy up of summer annu-
als and perennials. It is getting late but there is
still a chance to plant daffodils, jonquils and other
spring flowering bulbs. Also rose cuttings will root
well this month. Plant cuttings of evergreen and de-
ciduous trees and shrubs.
Lift late crops of potatoes. Store pumpkins and in-
spect occasionally for decay. Plant spinach and winter
growing varieties of lettuces.
Apart from late varieties of apples, most pip and
stone-fruit have been harvested. Gather fruit as it
matures and pick up diseased fruit.
Prepare ground for strawberries and plant in rich free
draining soils with plenty of compost.
How to tackle the energy crisis and How to tackle the energy crisis and How to tackle the energy crisis and How to tackle the energy crisis and
reduce your energy bills without loss reduce your energy bills without loss reduce your energy bills without loss reduce your energy bills without loss
of comfortof comfortof comfortof comfort A workshop by solar engineer
Eric Jansseune
of the Positive Energy House, Kaiwaka
6th April 10 am
Reservation essential
For information or to book, please
email ericjansseune@xtra.co.nz or phone
09 431 2408 or 021 022 31 700
WORDPLAY The Mini Crossword Using only the following letters,
A D E L P R
complete the crossword so that it contains six
5-letter words, reading from left-to-right and
top-to-bottom. Note: each letter can be used
as many times as you like, but you can only use
any word once!
Who are they?
The letters in the three phrases below can be re-arranged into the names of three of our regular advertisers. Who are they?
1. SCAR NORTHBOUND CAT
2. EVIL ALCOHOL PIE
3. HUMAN KILLS GLAD BIRD
Piggy in the middle Find a word that fits the spaces below to make two new words or phrases—one to the left and one to the right:
C A R T _______ C H A I R
P U L L _______ B E A R
C A R E ______ H O L D E R
O F F _____ O W E D
Answers on Page 27
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Atlas Concrete –
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or 09 432 5030
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or 09 432 1816
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Interior and exterior painting and roofs
Mould spraying and water blasting
Many local references availableMany local references availableMany local references availableMany local references available
No job too smallFor a quality job at a reasonable price
Phone Dave on 09 431 6623 or 027 490 3522
FOR ALL YOUR PAINTING REQUIREMENTSFOR ALL YOUR PAINTING REQUIREMENTSFOR ALL YOUR PAINTING REQUIREMENTSFOR ALL YOUR PAINTING REQUIREMENTS
INVITES YOU INVITES YOU
TO ATTEND EVERY TUESDAY 10am at the CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH, MAUNGATUROTO
0-5 YRS MUSIC & MOVEMENT Followed by morning tea
Contact Elaine 09 431 8317 Or Ruth 09 4318491
supported by Maungaturoto Congregational Church ($2 donation per family please)
OTA YOUTH OTA YOUTH OTA YOUTH OTA YOUTH
come sun, rain or snow (well you never know!)
at The Garage(next to the Congregational Church)
Every Saturday
7pm - 10pm
For more info check out
https://www.facebook.com/OtaYouthGroup
or phone Rochelle Sunley on 09 431 8170
MaungaturotoMaungaturotoMaungaturotoMaungaturoto Chiropractic ClinicChiropractic ClinicChiropractic ClinicChiropractic Clinic3 Gorge Road3 Gorge Road3 Gorge Road3 Gorge Road
will be closed from Wednesday 17th April and
reopen on Monday 29th April as Dr. Macaulay will
be attending a seminar.
The phone number 09 431 801909 431 801909 431 801909 431 8019 will be manned
during this time, so patients may phone for
appointments.
The golden yearsThe golden yearsThe golden yearsThe golden years
Submitted by Gail Barnett
Several days ago as I left a meeting at a hotel, I des-
perately gave myself a personal TSA pat down. I was
looking for my keys. They were not in my pockets. A
quick search in the meeting room revealed nothing.
Suddenly I realised that I must have left them in the
car. Frantically, I headed for the parking lot. My hus-
band has scolded me many times for leaving the
keys in the ignition. My theory is the ignition is the
best place not to lose them. His theory is that the
car will be stolen.
As I burst through the door, I came to a terrifying
conclusion. His theory was right. The parking lot was
empty.
I immediately called the police. I gave them my lo-
cation, confessed that I had left my keys in the car,
and that it had been stolen.
Then I made the most difficult call of all. "Honey," I
stammered; I always call him ‘honey’ in times like
these. "I left my keys in the car, and it has been sto-
len."
There was a period of silence. I thought the call had
been dropped, but then I heard his voice.
He barked, "I dropped you off!"
Now it was my time to be silent. Embarrassed, I said,
"Well, come and get me."
He retorted, "I will, as soon as I convince this police-
man I have not stolen your car."
Yep, it's the golden years.
The Teddy Bears’ PicnicThe Teddy Bears’ PicnicThe Teddy Bears’ PicnicThe Teddy Bears’ Picnic
Grant Freires
Way back in ‘78-’79, I meet a stunning blonde girl
who had just come back from New York. Every
weekend she would take me to new places: Happen-
ing, the "in" crowd etc. This particular Friday, she said
we were off to ‘The Teddy Bears Picnic’.
Well, now my mind is definitely in the gutter, hor-
mones racing.
The Teddy Bears’ Picnic was started by an alderman
of Cremorne, North Sydney and was held at the lo-
cal church chapel
Bring along your Xmas hamper and bottle of wine,
kids, teddy bears — this was a family affair. Old time
movies were run — black and white stuff such as the
Marx Brothers and Charlie Chaplin. And when half
time came around, an opera singer walked the
aisles, giving us his twisted version of the classics
while the projectionist changed reels.
I was in heaven: lots of fun with about 300 people
attending.
Well, this was the start of what has now become a
word-wide event — though with a slightly different
format.
It took me a while to realise: I was her teddy bear.
But I loved every minute of it.
See the advert for Maungaturoto’s own Teddy Bears’
Picnic on the back page.
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Retirement Units For Sale and Rent
The Community Trust advises that
vacancies occur from time to time in the
2BR OYO units and 1BR rentals, in 2BR OYO units and 1BR rentals, in 2BR OYO units and 1BR rentals, in 2BR OYO units and 1BR rentals, in Riverview Place, MaungaturotoRiverview Place, MaungaturotoRiverview Place, MaungaturotoRiverview Place, Maungaturoto....
If you, or anyone in your family, are interested in this retirement option, please contact:
Rest Home Manager Ph. 09 431 8696. Rest Home Manager Ph. 09 431 8696. Rest Home Manager Ph. 09 431 8696. Rest Home Manager Ph. 09 431 8696.
A name on our waiting list will ensure you are advised of vacancies.
"The earth is but one country and mankind is
its citizens"
Weekly introductory meetings, Sunday 11.00 am.
For details phone or text:
Ginny 02102 947469 or 9469866
Interfaith prayers shared for the unification and brotherhood of mankind.
Wednesdays 9.00 am.
Phone for details: 02102 947469 / 09 4319159
The extract below is from the Daily Southern Cross of 14
th April 1870 (Volume XXVI, issue 3945), and
gives an interesting overview of the way our region (and some of its gum-diggers) were seen — and the promises it offered — at that time.
The article has been taken from the collection of digitised historical documents available from Papers
Past — an archive which contains some 2 million pages from New Zealand newspapers and periodi -cals, covering the period 1835 to 1945. The full ar-chive is at at http://aperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast.
Note: This article replaces copyrighted material in the original Maungaturoto Matters, written by Rae Roadley.
CLIPS FROM THE PAST
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We now have 21 house plans for you to choose from on our website!
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As always, we are happy to build from your own plans, or we can design your dream home with you, from scratch.
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Maungaturoto Country Club
PO Box 81 Bickerstaffe Rd Maungaturoto 0547.
T 09 431 8326 F 09 431 8324
www.thecountryclub.co.nz
SPORTS - SOCIAL - CONFERENCE CENTRE
Children’s Room - Movies Thursday and Friday - 7pm - big-screen TV.
Senior Rugby - Hawks Home Games Saturday 6 and 26th April - Come and support your team.
JMB Rugby - Fridays from April 12 Bar and café open from 6pm.
Winter Bowls - Wednesdays from April 17 Great way to learn whether bowls is the sport for you. Phone the
Club to learn more.
Gypsy Travellers - Market at the Club Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 April. See advertisement on back page
International Rally of Whangarei -
Please help. 18/19 May on Kaipara roads - volunteers needed for this community
fundraiser. Contact Karen Smales: 4316 829.
Why don’t you come to the Club? Meet people, learn about your community, play sport, have fun.
Affiliated clubs: Repertory theatre, bowls, squash, motocross,
rugby, equestrian.
Non-members - please come along and learn more.
Having a party, wedding, meeting, seminar, conference or dinner?
Have it at the club.
Sports bar, function lounge and meeting room.
Phone 431 8326 or the Secretary 431 8266
Open for drinks and dining - Thursday and Friday - from 6 pm.
Warkworth/Wellsford
Budget Advisory
Services
Phone 09 423 7123
Free help and advice
for all areas of personal
finance
Community Walkway Enter opposite Otamatea High School and ramble across
farmland and through native bush.
ANGLICAN OP
SHOP Opening hours
Monday 10 am - 1 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 3 pm
Friday 11 am - 3 pm
Note: we will be closed for two
weeks from Monday April 8th for
our change over to winter stock
and a general tidy up.
We will and reopen on Monday April 22nd
Maungaturoto
Playcentre
Mondays and Fridays Mondays and Fridays Mondays and Fridays Mondays and Fridays
9.15am 9.15am 9.15am 9.15am –––– 12.15pm 12.15pm 12.15pm 12.15pm
Term cost is $20 for 1 child over 2 yrs or $25 for 2 or more children over 2 yrs. Under 2s
are free.
Your first 3 visits are free!Your first 3 visits are free!Your first 3 visits are free!Your first 3 visits are free!
Phone: 09 431 8517
Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto
(Beside the Primary School)
We’ve had a fantastic first week of business house
squash to kick start the 2013 season….. Lots of new
faces at the club and eager teams setting the pace.
The Allsorts and Cat dog are currently leading the
field. Our club season will start at the conclusion of
business house. If you keen on giving squash a go,
then this is a really great time to get in touch: we’re
always willing to organise a trial run, whether you
are new to the sport or returning feel free to come
along. For enquiries contact: Mel Coates on 09 431
8720.
Junior squash will begin on 18th March. We have 33
juniors, and coach Jarred Gravatt will be here in term
two. A big thank you to Pub Charities for support
towards this junior coaching. For enquiries contact
Tina Holst on 09 431 8180 or greg.tina@xnet.co.nz.
Squash News
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� Tree & Shelter Belt Removal
� Pruning & Thinning
� Deadwood Removal
� Storm Damage
� Stump Grinding
� Residential, Commercial & Rural
� Mulch for Sale
� Insured & Qualified Arborist
� Free written quotes
TC ROOFING TC ROOFING TC ROOFING TC ROOFING
MAUNGATUROTOMAUNGATUROTOMAUNGATUROTOMAUNGATUROTO
► 1.8 Digger (3 Buckets)
► Hole Boring Kit: 200, 400, 600mm
► Tractor for Rotary Hoeing & Mulching
Phone: TOM CUMBER
09 431 8562 or 027 431 8564
MIKE MOYLE BUILDERS LTD
New Housing
Alterations
Farm Buildings
Concrete work
Mobile 021 566 076; Phone/Fax 09 431 6338
Clothing Alterations and RepairsDress Making ― Dress design
IllustratorPortraiture ― Fine Art
Phone: Phone: Phone: Phone:
09 431 202709 431 202709 431 202709 431 2027
Mobile: Mobile: Mobile: Mobile:
027 444 835027 444 835027 444 835027 444 835
Winsome Designs
Katz Katz Katz Katz KutzKutzKutzKutz
Fair pricingFair pricingFair pricingFair pricingProfessional approach!Professional approach!Professional approach!Professional approach!
WomenWomenWomenWomen’’’’s cuts s cuts s cuts s cuts $30$30$30$30
Restyles Restyles Restyles Restyles $35$35$35$35----40404040
MenMenMenMen’’’’s cutss cutss cutss cuts $20$20$20$20
TeenTeenTeenTeen’’’’ssss cutscutscutscuts $15$15$15$15----20202020
KidKidKidKid’’’’s cutss cutss cutss cuts $10$10$10$10----15151515
PrePrePrePre----schoolschoolschoolschool $5$5$5$5
Pensioners: womenPensioners: womenPensioners: womenPensioners: women $20 $20 $20 $20
menmenmenmen $15$15$15$15
�Foils�Tints
� Semi-permanents� Crazy colours
� Permanent waving�Blow waves
Open Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm (8pm Tuesdays)
Call in or phone Katrina on 09 431 9120
Next to Well Kneaded Massage
Also offeringAlso offeringAlso offeringAlso offering:
KK
Page 27 Maungaturoto Matters
SNIPPETS
ANSWERS to WORDPLAY (page 19)
Mini Crossword:
Note: there may be other solutions to this!
Who are they: 1. Huband Contractors; 2. Chapel
Olive Oil 3. DK Marshall Building
Piggy in the middle: 1. Wheel; 2. Over; 3. Free; 4.
End
Help!!!
From Otamatea St John Trash
and Treasure Because Albie is busy with 150th celebra-
tions, we need one or two people from the
community who can help with collection
and delivery of items prior to and during our
annual sale running from September 30th to
October 4th.
If you can help, please call Eileen on
021 142 0357 or email me at:
b.parsons@xtra.co.nz.
Thank you for considering this request.
First National Region One Award Winner
Congratulations go to local real estate agent,
Rhoda Morrison, who has been awarded the Top
Sales Consultant – Rural for 2012. This is the third
consecutive year Rhoda has received this award at
First National’s annual awards evening for Region
One (Auckland/Northland).
She also achieved 8th place in the Top 10 Sales Con-
sultants for the region and collected a Diamond
Achiever award in recognition of outstanding real
estate performance. Rhoda
says, “2012 was a very busy
year, being involved with prop-
erties from residential/lifestyle
to larger farmland”. Rhoda
achieved 32 confirmed sales in
2012 and already has 8 con-
firmed sales so far in 2013.
P A R E D
E I R
D E L T A
A E P
L A D L E
COMMENT IS FREE! Child friendly!
The biggest mistake I ever made was explaining to a
small child that the loud, shrill noise was a burglar
alarm. A few days later, at 4.30 am an alarm woke
me, or was it the child screaming in fear? There was
a burglar under the bed!
No burglar there! No – we both checked. The toilet?
– No.
The dog was going mental, and still the alarm was
going! The same alarm started again at 8 am. This
time we were both much braver. We held hands and
looked out the window – no fleeing burglars! No
chasing police cars! When you are little it’s much
easier to deal with burglars in the daylight.
The next alarm was 11.30 pm. Again I am coping
with a frightened child, and a barking dog!
A suggestion to those whose homes are so valiantly
protected – on behalf of the little people of Maun-
gaturoto: please contact Toyworld, and set your
system up with child-friendly music, such as ‘Mary
Had a Little Lamb.’ Then we will only have to cope
with our own irritation at your alarm invading our
peace, and won’t have to deal with the effects they
have on our children, not to mention the dog!
Since submitting my last article, I have noted these
events. 7.55 pm, 5.45 pm, 11.30 pm, 4.30 am, 8.00
am, 8.15 pm – average length of intrusion 10 min-
utes. Bring on ‘Mary Had a Little Lamb’: it will be
over much quicker.
Until next edition, ‘The Maungi Observer.’
Name and address supplied
DANCE WORKSHOPS+PARTY @
KAIWAKA HALL
Coming soon: fun, social and healthy dancing at
the renovated Kaiwaka Hall
5th April, 8 pm Dance of Life, $10,
13th April, 8 pm – ‘Latin Fun’
Salsa for singles & couples + worldshake party at
9:30 ($5 class, $10 class+party)
Email carla.rosseels@gmail.com or phone
09 431 2408 or 021 296 8794
Page 28 Maungaturoto Matters
What’s On In April….What’s On In April….What’s On In April….What’s On In April…. Wed 3rd: Maungaturoto Residents Association
meeting, Centennial Hall, 19.30 (see page 3)
Fri 5th: Maungaturoto Market, Centennial Hall,
16.00-20.00 (see advert left)
Fri 5th: Dance workshop: Dance of Life, Kaiwaka
Hall, 20.00 (see page 27)
Sat 6th: Otamatea Hawks rugby, Country Club
(see page 25)
Sat 6th: Reducing your energy bills, Positive
Energy House, Kaiwaka, 10.00 (see page 19)
Sat 6th—Sun 7th: Gypsy Travellers Fair, Country
Club, 09.00-17.00 (see advert below)
Sat 6th: RSA Women’s Section AGM, RSA Club-
rooms, 10.20 (see page 13)
Sat 13th: Teddy Bears’ Picnic, Primary School,
09.30-12.30 (see advert left)
Sat 13th: Haydn’s Creation, Mahurangi College,
19.30 (see advert below left)
Sat 13th: Dance class/party: Latin fun, Kaiwaka
Hall, class 20.00, party 21.30 (see page 27)
Wed 17th: Bullying—public meeting; St John
Hall, 19.25 (see page 5)
Thu 18th: Garden Club meeting, Marg Paton’s
house, 11.30 (see page 13)
Wed 24th: Otamatea Grey Power public meet-
ing, Anglican Church Hall, 13.30 (see page 3)
Thu 25th: Anzac Day
Sat 27th: Otamatea Hawks rugby, Country Club
(see page 25)
MAUNGATUROTO
MARKET
Friday April 5th, 4pm – 8pm
Maungaturoto Centennial Hall
Fresh produce, including locally grown eggs $3 dozen
Plants, jewellery, mosaics, seafood , flowers,
sewing, knitting and material, funky clothing,
olive oil, cosmetics, lingerie, crafts, honey,
sausage sizzle
Business suite with Franklin cheese, the Maungaturoto Residents Association and all
the local projects, quilt restoration etc
Delicious afternoon tea
…and much, much more
Come along, and remember to bring your eco shopping bags for all your purchases.
Maungaturoto Residents Association
presents
The 1st Annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic
Maungaturoto & Paparoa Playcentre stalls • PTA stall • Mobile Coffee Van • Face Painting • Bubble Machine
• Free Storytime (every ½ hour from 9.30) • Free Under-5 teddy bear games • Free Golf Games
Adopt or Donate a Teddy
Raffle drawn 12 noon (tickets from Playcentre, 100% Fergus
Appliances Maungaturoto, or on-site on the day)
13th April 2013
Maungaturoto
Primary
School*
9.30- 12.30
Bring
your
picnic
and your teddy!
* In the Maungaturoto Centennial Hall if the weather is bad!
Haydn’s Creation Presented by the combined choirs of
The Edgecumbe Choir, Kowhai Singers and
Pohutukawa Singers
Conducted by Peter Canwell
Saturday 13th April at 7.30 pmSaturday 13th April at 7.30 pmSaturday 13th April at 7.30 pmSaturday 13th April at 7.30 pm
Mahurangi College Hall, Warkworth
Tickets $20 at door or phone 09 425 4684