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Maungaturoto Matters
Maungaturoto, A Real New Zealand Town ‘Gettin’ on with it!’ Issue 110 February 2011

153 Hurndall St Maungaturoto

Ph/Fax (09) 431-8059

2011 Bus Trips to Whangarei

Shopping Appointments
Leave 9.00am and return approx. 3.30 – 4.00pm as required.
Contact us for enquiries
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Retirement Units For Sale and Rent

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

Editor: Elizabeth (Liz) Clark

Advertising:Elizabeth Clark 09 431 9129
Email: maungie.mtrs@slingshot.co.nz
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Maungaturoto Since 1971
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or maungaturotoeditor@gmail.com
Or Drop in the RED BOX at Tony’s Lotto Shop 147
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business hours.
Questions or comments:
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. PAPAROA A & P
SHOW ASSOCIATION
Show Date 5TH February 2011

URGENTLY REQUIRED
STEWARDS FOR OUR HORSE RINGS
GATE PASSES WILL BE PROVIDED
FOR RING STEWARDS

PLEASE CONTACT asap

GILLIAN IVES
09 439 2420

OR EMAIL
thumper20@ubernet.co.nz
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North Shore Upholstery EST 1986

Recover Specialists, Lounge &
Dining Furniture, Loose Covers,
Fabric Protection, Free Quote,
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Maungaturoto Plunket Rooms
&
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09 431 7188

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MAUNGATUROTO
HOUSEHOLD WATER
Road Works. Water Carts
and all general cartage.
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Phone 027 4784 838
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Maungaturoto Country Club

SPORTS - SOCIAL - CONFERENCE CENTRE
PO Box 81 Bickerstaffe Rd Maungaturoto 0547 T 09 4318 326 F 09 4318 324

Thanks Thanks Thanks

To everyone who supported the Country Club in 2010!
And everyone who’s going to support the Club in 2011!

The Country Club is open from 6pm

every Thursday and Friday.

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

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

Twilight Bowls - Starts Friday 4 February

Open to everyone!
Starts first Friday in February - Play 6pm - Registration from 5 30.
You don’t need to be a bowler or club member - come along for an hour on the greens - for
adults and children. Meet people and socialise.
Informal fun for all. If you want more info, Ted Mooney can help - 4318249.

Maungaturoto Country Club

invites you to …..

Enjoy a delicious and well-priced meal from Brett Taylor..

• Enjoy a pint or a wine and share a few laughs with club members.
• If you’re a member, consider running for a position on the committee -
the AGM is in May
• If you’re not a member, please consider joining the team
Hold your special event at the club - party, wedding, meeting. The club has
a members’ bar and large function lounge plus a private room which is
great for small groups, especially on nights the club is open. For informa-
tion phone 4318 326. Leave a message.
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INVITES YOU
TO ATTEND
EVERY TUESDAY
10AM
AT THE
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
MAUNGATUROTO

0-5 YRS MUSIC & MOVEMENT

FOLLOWED BY MORNING TEA

CONTACT ELAINE 431-8317

Or RUTH 431-8491

supported by
Maungaturoto Congregational Church
($2 donation per family please)
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MAUNGATUROTO
PUBLIC LIBRARY INCORPORATED Arty Farties community
garden project
This involves a wide variety of skills and gar-
BOOKS OF THE MONTH FOR den expertise credits towards a diploma or
FEBRUARY 2011 degree.

JOHN GRISHAM – “THE CONFESSION” Cost is Nil…there are no

John Grisham’s latest novel is a legal thriller with a serious pur-
pose. Grisham focuses on the death penalty system in Texas, fees… you must enroll now
telling the story of a young man on death row for a crime he
claims he didn't commit and a parolee three states away who Starting on Feb 28th and
confesses to a pastor that he committed that murder. The author
keeps the reader guessing as to the outcome with a dedicated finishing July 8th 2011
lawyer trying desperately to keep the death penalty from occur- We are hosting the Sustainable Rural
ring. This is a harrowing and enthralling story but easily one of
John Grisham’s best novels. Development course at the Arty Farties
ALSO now in the library: Car park area of the bowling club
KEN FOLLETT – “FALL OF GIANTS” grounds.SH12.
This is the latest from the author in a new historical series, set in
the early 1900s before the 1st World War and onwards and fol- The North Tec certificate (level 2) is a
lowing British, German and Russian families as they cope with
the devastation it brings. There is also the drama of the Russian
practical program that reflects the com-
Revolution and the struggle for the votes for women. A huge munity needs to be truly sustainable,
read but a captivating story and the first of a trilogy.
The course will run on Thursdays
NON-FICTION :
A classic by Ion L Idriess : “Isles of Despair”
and Fridays. Weekly.
This is a true story set in the early 1800s of a young woman
called Barbara Thomson who is shipwrecked on an island at the
Course content:
top of Australia and rescued by the inhabitants who are savages. Raised beds…Basic garden
The Chief mistakenly believes that she is his deceased daughter Skills…Propagation techniques.
back from the dead which is fortunate for Barbara as this keeps
her alive. She lives with them for 5 years and is even forced to
And practicum, outside of class time, under
marry one of the young men but finally escapes and makes her the guidance of a tutor.
way back to England on an English ship. A story of desperate For more information about all or any of our
survival in a harsh environment.
ongoing projects
****** Enrolment information; call 0800
162 100
REMINDER : YOUR $15 FAMILY MEMBERSHIP WAS Or ph Tutor mark bell 09
DUE ON 31 JANUARY. RENEW NOW TO AVOID 4318768….Or ph Ann Shanks 09
YOUR CARD BEING FROZEN.
4316229

plus…plus…plus…..plus
MAUNGATUROTO PRIMARY PTA NEWS
Summer market updates 2011
Maungaturoto PTA Old Paparoa bowling club SH 12
Sat 9am to noon…
We hope you have all had a happy and safe summer. Our Table…$10.00 car boot…$5.00
next two events are the Toilets and kitchen available to stall holders
Horse Trek on Saturday 19th February and the Trail Ride on January 1st 15th. 29th.
Sunday 20th February. Keep your eyes open for more infor- February 5th. 12th. 26th.
mation elsewhere in this edition. March 12th. 26th.
April 9th. 23rd.
th
Please note February 5 is the A@P show
This will be a very good weekend for the market
Enquiries/bookings Ph Ann Shanks 09 4316229
Arty farties look forward to seeing you all at the
above projects…My regards Maureen Davis.
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THE CRUISER BAR

AND GRILL
Main Road Paparoa
Open Wednesday to Sunday
Five til late
Inside and outside seating
Friendly Service and affordable meals
Fully licensed
Available for private functions
Phone 09 431 6918
Sample Menu
Steak
Seafood
Burgers
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Linking Hands Inc help drive all those sad, lonely, unloved feelings out the door
and let the happy smiles and enjoyable times come back into
your life.
Well hello there and a happy new year to you all.
We will make this a half a day only and will include a short
I want to start by telling you Linking hands had a very upsetting stop for tea and cake.
event recently… we had two break-ins to our office.
We would like to compile a list of names of people that would
A person or persons broke a window at the back of the office like to go on one of these outings. The first trip will be in Feb-
and stole our Koha box from the internet service and petty cash ruary, so you need to get your names to us now.
box along with our donation money from the public, Petrol
vouchers were also stolen that were a special grant from BP. Please give a call or pop in and we can talk about it.
We just want to stress the fact that this money and vouchers Ph 09 4318969.
have been stolen from the community which leaves us very dis-
appointed, shocked and angry that someone would do this to us. All other services running as usual and let us hope for a good
We believe you need to know this. year ahead.

We are here for the community and the money we receive is My regards Maureen Davis.
from the community. This helps us to run this service and pro-
vide the shuttle service for the people of this community that
need transport to medical appointments, hospital, etc.
To steal from a group such as ours is the same thing as steal-
ing from your own family.

The value of the money is not the point here either, it is the
whole bad feeling it leaves in your stomach and it takes away
the trust you have in the community you live in. We have taken
advice from the police and please note there will be no more
money kept on our premises at any time in the future.
Aqua Aerobics

We have recently received funding for special needs and are

able to extend our aerobics classes by one more each week.
We will be running the extra class from Monday February 7th
The class will be from 10 am to 11am at Tehana…so pick up
will be 9.30 am from Maungaturoto and return by approx 11.45 First and foremost greetings and Happy New Years wishes
am. to you all.

We need to know if anyone is up for this extra session, so The Kaipara Bright Futures Programme is a Ministry of
please phone us to put your name on the list. Social Development Initiative being delivered out of the
We still are running our Wednesday session which is pick up Kaipara District Council. This programme aims to support
9am and return 11.30. young people aged 15 – 19 who are disengaged within North
and South Kaipara. Our goal is to support positive path-
We have space on both these days but we need to have you en- ways by engaging our young people in available training
roll to come with us. opportunities, further education or employment where
available.
The cost is $6.00 a session and we offer free transport there and
back. 09 4318969. We are looking at holding a 3 day learner licence course in the
Maungaturoto area in the very near future after successfully pi-
Health Shuttle report loting a similar course in Dargaville in December 2010. If you
The grand old lady is at present up on blocks while we are get- are interested or have any questions our two dedicated commu-
ting a reconditioned gear box fitted. We are hopeful of getting nity liaison workers based in the South Kaipara will
the shuttle back on the road again by February. We have decided help you.
to keep the old darling going as long as we can even though it’s
ageing. It has special meaning to us and the committee feels it’s Please do not hesitate to call either:
worth it. Rose Plunkett on: (09) 431 7418 or
The cost is high but then so is buying another one so a big part Rosemary Jones on: (09) 431 7279.
of your donations are maintaining it.

SOFA.(supa outings for the Aged)

We feel there is a need to get this going and we are
looking at once a month at least over the summer part of the
year.
We can transport at least 7 people on a mystery outing to
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Fencing Contractors
Conventional
Rural and Residential
Post and Rail

ALAN SWINDLEHURST Stockyards

Retaining Walls
Livestock Agent for
Elders. Drilling attachment
Repairs
To contact Alan please phone
Prompt and reliable service
(09) 4317 081
or Ring for a quote
Mobile 027 493 2844
Phone or Txt
Ed — 027 497 1714

SUBDIVISIONS
FARM SURVEYS
TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEYS
LOCATING LOST BOUNDARY PEGS

CALL KEN ON 09-4318705

OR 021-1612344

KEN URQUHART BSurv (Otago) – YOUR LOCAL

REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR

027 240 7786

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HOMEBUILDERS
HOMEBUILDERS TEAM WOULD
LIKE TO GIVE
A HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO ALL
THOSE
WHO GAVE FOOD AND GIFTS
FOR US
TO DISTRIBUTE OVER THE
HOLIDAY SEASON.
THESE GIFTS MADE A BIG
DIFFERENCE FOR SOME OF THE
FAMILIES IN THIS COMMUNITY.
I do hope you have all had a really great Christmas and
New Year Holiday. It is good to come back refreshed and
ready for a new year.
With the new rooms we have we are now looking forward
to serving the community more effectively and in more
ways.
The Counselling Room is getting good use and we are
looking forward to the Craft Classes, starting again on the
28th January
9.30am, please just rock up if you are interested or feel
you have something to offer.
These classes are free they are being organized and run by
our new Family Support Worker Pauline. Pauline has a lot
of new ideas that she would like to see put in practice this
year. The activities will be planned to be realistic and a lot
of fun, so we would love to see you along.
We will also continue to provide Family Support Workers
and a PACE Worker and over the next few months I will
elaborate on how these roles work for the benefit of the
community.
The Food Bank is still providing families in need, and we
are hoping to see some new progress regarding this ser-
vice. We will give you an update on that next month.
If you feel we can be of any help to you please ring
Denise on
431 9080 or call in to the Community House, 155
Hurndall St
Blessings from Denise and the Team
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Maungaturoto Garden Club
On Wednesday, 8 December members enjoyed a delicious
"Pot Luck"
Christmas lunch at the home of Secretary, Sue Place, pre-
ceded by an open-air meeting in the shade of her beautiful
Golden Elm. Members voted for our annual charity dona-
tion to go to 'Project Promise' for the oncology unit at
Whangarei Hospital.
After we had admired their well organised garden and
huge, tropical- hot polyhouses, several members took Sue
and Geoff's charming young alpacas for a stroll in the gar-
den, much to our delight.
Our next meeting is at 11.0am on 16 February 2011 at Jill
Mills' home followed by a picnic. Best bloom, fruit &
vegie competitions as usual, and also "Decorated Hat".
Bring lunch and a chair.
GARDEN NOTES FOR FEBRUARY 2011
The main concern this month will be moisture
– plenty of water will be needed for your
garden.
All those vegetables will be producing so
watch out for summer insects. Thrips are a
particular menace.
Lightly prune roses and dead head to encour-
age more flowers. Also disbud chrysanthe-
mums. February is the main month to plant
bulbs.
Fruit harvest begins this month. Keep the
trees well watered to swell the fruit size.
Grape vines need to be trimmed before final
harvest and covering with a net to prevent the
birds from eating all those grapes.
(Garden hints from Maungaturoto Garden Club)
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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

You Can Hire …

Concrete Mixer (Electric)
Concrete Power Float
Plate Compactor
Waterblaster
Hydraulic Log Splitter
Post Hole Borer
Scrub Cutters
Weed Trimmers
Chainsaws
Lawnmowers
Trailer WELDING & REPAIR WORK
Generator Panel Steel
1.5 Tonne Digger
Heavy Steel
At Maungaturoto Stainless Steel
On Site Repairs
Auto Centre Reasonable hourly rate
431 8288 Ph 09 431 6555
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OTAMATEA REPERTORY THEATRE

Radar has his ear to the ground and the
“choppers” are coming!

Make sure you are ready to watch the M*A*S*H crew

get to work and create laughter and mayhem at
the 4077th.
Show dates are: April 1, 2, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 & 17.
Tickets will be available from Tony’s in Maungaturoto and
through iTICKET.CO.NZ., at the end of February. Adults $25 Scholars $15 and group rates of 20 or more $20.

Youth Scholarship
The ORT youth scholarships for 2011 were decided at the
end of December. The scholarships are for students to further
studies in the performing arts.

Senior scholarship was awarded to Ayesha Curnow with other

applicants being highly recommended for their efforts.
The junior scholarship was more difficult and two applicants
could not be separated so with scholarships donated by ORT
and Maura Flower, the successful applicants were
Alice Lewis and Molly Curnow.
Congratulations to the successful applicants.

Auditions for Annie

The major production for 2011 will be “Annie” and will be
on stage from July 29th to August 21st.
Auditions will be held for Annie at the theatre on Saturday
March 26th.
For further information on times, please contact the director
Peter Flower on 431 6640.

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

Singing Successes
Some of our younger members participated in the recent
Kaipara Art and Music Festival at Matakohe and we
congratulate all those that took part and in particular
Mya Lawrence, Emma Rankin and Amy Lawrence who
gained top spots in their competition. Well done ladies!

President: Peter Matheson 946 9696

Secretary; Fran Gouge (09) 431 2155
Treasurer: Maura Flower 431 6640
Brian Dent 431 8008
Nat Curnow
Peter Flower (VP) 431 6640
Bill Tupp 431 8618
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JENNY'S RURAL
CLEANING SERVICES
Phone Jenny on 09 431-2826

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

These are the services we offer.
Cleaning on weekly, fortnightly, monthly
or those one off jobs.
Rented & Holiday Homes.
Windows & ceilings
Ovens Domestic Cleaning

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MAKE AN APPOINTMENT BY 3 ton digger & truck for hire
CONTACTING KATHY AT THE
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FIRST WEDNESDAY IN THE
MONTH IS OUR VISITING DAY
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Maungaturoto
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HOBSON CHAMBERS Ph (09) 431 8750
143 HURNDALL ST Mob (021) 723 284
Phone 025 2445430
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MAUNGATUROTO A/Hrs Ph. 431 8451
Fax. 431 8561
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265 Whakapirau Road,

Maungaturoto Northland
th
Sunday 20 February 2011
Adults - $35
Children - $15 (up to 16yrs)
Fully Supervised Kids Track - $10

Food & Drinks for sale

Free Tea & Coffee!

For Enquires Contact John Linton

jd.kf.linton@ubernet.co.nz
0274 907 602
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$7,000.00 Raised
On behalf of Ronald McDonald House Auckland we would like to thank the Sponsors and the participants for a very successful
fundraiser. An ambros golf tournament was held on Saturday 13 November 2010 at the Paparoa Golf Club and was attracted 96
players from our wider
community. The players enjoyed the 9 holes in fine sunny weather and really got into the spirit of supporting the cause. The dday
ay
drew to a close with raffles, a light meal and prize giving accompanied with a few refreshments.

We would sincerely like to thank the Paparoa Golf Club, Maungaturoto Rotary Club and Paparoa Lions for there members that
volunteered there time to help make the day a success.

On Wednesday 19 January we were pleased that Hannah Fergus was able to present a cheque to Wayne Howett CEO of Ronald
McDonald house for $7,000.00. In closing this was a win win situation for the players who had a great fun filled day and Ronald
McDonald House Auckland who now have an extra $7,000.00 to go towards providing accommodation for other Northland fami-
lies.

If you would like to know more about Ronald McDonald House visit www.rmhauckland.org.nz or contact us at 09 431 8999.

Regards
Craig and Claire Fergus

Huge Thank You To All our Sponsors

Ararua Fire Party, Bee Jays Café & Bakery, W & C Birss, J & R Bruce, Bunnings Whangarei, Carters Maungaturoto, Copthorne
Hotel & Resort (Bay of Islands), K & C Colthurst - Greenlea Meats, Extreme Joinery Concepts Ltd, Fergus Appliance Spot,
Gus & Wendy Fergus, Fesco Wholesale Distributors, Garnetts Tyre Service, Gas Maungaturoto, B Gordon, Hafele NZ, Harvest
Wholesale, L Henderson, House of Travel, Jameson Builders, S & N Jameson, M Jull, Kaipara Motorcycles Ltd, Kenny & Terri,
Liquorland Kensington, Greg and Debbie Lister Milking Machine Servicing, McLeod Family, Masonic Lodge, Matakohe House,
Maungaturoto and Districts Rotary Club, Maungaturoto Butchery, Maungaturoto Four Square, Maungaturoto Hotel, Maungaturoto
Motorcycles, Maungaturoto Off Licence, Maungaturoto Pharmacy, Noel Radd Motors, Panasonic, Paparoa Golf Club, Paparoa
Lions Club, Powells Polishing, VJ & M Powell, RD1 Maungaturoto, Real Town Roasts, B Rogers, N & S Rogers, Sitting Duck,
Sugarbells Café, Sunshine Heights Bird Park, Sunshine Organics Store, The Kauri Museum, The Vet Centre Maungaturoto,
Tony’s Lotto, Urban Fringe Hairdesign, Wainui Shuttles, Well Kneaded Massage .
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Experience the Joy of Walking... Maungaturoto Primary

Why travel to Europe for a walking tour when you have the School
opportunity to enjoy one in your own back yard?
Fundraiser
Mark your diaries now for the Mangawhai Walking Weekend
coming up on March 31st and book early as each walk has Inaugural horse trek
limited numbers. It is a fabulous way to enjoy stunning beaches
and sights, beautiful weather, good food and music and make
Sat 19th Feb 2011
new friends. Reg. 8.30am—Ride Off 9.30am
This year the Walking Weekend has an extensive range of walks.
265 Whakapirau Road
Follow the signs from SH12
The weekend begins with the Troubadour Trail.
Enjoy a social saunter complete with stops for mystery
Lunch Provided
entertainment – last year there were violins and kapa haka – this
year who knows what’s around the corner?
$35 per adult
This is the first event of the weekend and it is on Friday night, $25 per child under 15
starting at 2 pm.
Family Pass $100
Suitable for all - an easy social stroll for with plenty of stops for (2 adults + 2 children)
relaxing and enjoying music along the way
phone Karina 09 4318 344
Take your best friend on the Doggy Walk on a farm with lots of for details or to book
other dogs and owners to romp with.
Riders must supply own horses
Find out how the Spirit of Mangawhai Saved the Harbour
When the harbour was blocked and the estuary was dying, find
out how locals fought and won the battle to save the harbour.
This includes a boat trip!

Find out why Mangawhai is being called the Mediterranean of

the South. PAPAROA GOLF CLUB
When you go on The Ramblers Food Experience or The Truffle
walk.
Paparoa Golf Club is open all the year
around
For the keen walkers who want more of a challenge there are We provide affordable golf through sub
segments of Te Araroa Track to explore (either the Dome Valley
or the cliff top to Brynderwyns ). and green fees
And if walking is not for you, this year, you can do mountain The Club Prides itself on good club spirit.
biking, kayaking or caving!.

On Saturday evening you can enjoy the Wine and Food festival Season starts on Sunday 6th March 2011
with a delicious range of local foods and wines. Many of these
have won medals for their produce – this year alone, local olives,
wines and chocolate have won gold medals. In 2011 the enter- Where to find us: Sign posted on Golden
tainment is going to be Elvis impersonator Andy Stankovich, so Stairs Rd onto Maungaturoto Gorge Rd =
expect a whole lot of shaking to go on. Golden Stairs Rd onto Paparoa-Oakleigh Rd
There are more than 20 different walks, over the
weekend, led by locals who love to share their Contact us on
knowledge of the area. To find out more check out
the website
www.mangawhaiwalkingweekend.co.nz 09 431 8585 or 09 431 8597
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Maungaturoto COMMUNITY
Centre
FOR HIRE
44 View Street
Maungaturoto

7km from State Highway 1

Ph/Fax 09 434 7500
· Plenty of car parking
· Large hall with stage
Ideal for Weddings, Balls, Family Functions
& Business Conferences
· Supper room is ideal for those smaller
functions
· Large entrance foyer
· Powerpoint facilities - coming soon
· Large well appointed certified kitchen
· Tablecloths, Cutlery and Crockery
& Tables and Chairs for hire
For Bookings and enquiries phone
First National Roper and Jones

09-431 1016 or 0800 311 322

Cabinetmaker
All General Timber Joinery
Kitchens,
Custom Furniture,
Restoration.

Cameron Philips
ph (09) 4317 579
PHONE 09 431 6117

TIMBER FLOORS
∗ Supply and Lay
∗ Solid T & G or Quality Veneer
∗ Full control of job from subfloor
preparation to final coat of
Polyurethane
∗ Guaranteed Quality
Ph/Fax : 09 431 6595
Phone: (09) 423 7139 Mobile : 021 446 086
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OUR FUTURE IS IN
YOUR HANDS
MAUNGATUROTO WE NEED YOU!

Important meeting to discuss the future of the

Maungaturoto Business Association and Real Town
Maungaturoto.

Please come along to the Country Club on Thursday

17 February 7.30pm to have your input.

We have Chris Donahoe who is the District Growth

Facilitator from Kaipara District Council and Tony
Collins from Chamber of Commerce coming to help
with these decisions.

Please come along and hear what they have to

contribute.

Look forward to seeing you all on the 17th

Karen Smales/Anne Squires-Tantrum

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THE PAPAROA SHOW IS ON

5TH FEBRUARY 2011

FEB 5TH 2010

Only about 1 week to our next show!! The Best Little Show in the North!!! We need your
support to keep it this way – remember it is OUR DISTRICT’S SHOW – so it is how we
show off our district to others.

All you young Calf Club Competitors please enter your calves in our special Calf Club Sec-
tion – including a Fancy Dress Parade!!!

Gardeners – both the vegetable, fruit and the flower growers(and dahlia specialists) as well as
the artistic people who arrange flowers please consider putting your entries into your local
show. This is an opportunity to take part.

Show schedules are available by e mail – just e mail Glenys at glenyswalker@hotmail.co.nz

or pick up a printed copy from Skelton’s Drapery(Paparoa) or Noel Radd Motors
(Maungaturoto) or ring Stella 09 4316919. They should also be available from the Paparoa
web site within the next 2 weeks.

We have one of the largest Indoor Sections in the North with opportunities for knitting, sew-
ing, photography, art and craftwork, cooking, preserving, floral art and a large section for
children’s work. By putting in your entries you make show day even more fun checking out
your prizes!!!

The Cattle Section has grown over the last few years – so take a look at what is in the
schedule.

Casual riders, there is a special section for you – only $20 to enter and you can have a go at
all the classes – and its in your local area!! If you are more experienced there is the usual A &
P Show pony and Hack Rings to challenge you as well as the Leading and Miniature Rings.
If show horses and ponies are not exciting enough come and watch or compete in the Western
Riding Ring – or enter the Shearing Competition – or watch the Axemen.
Maybe your talents lie in the musical field – if so please enter the Talent Quest!!

What ever your interest there will be something there for you – Taste Kaipara Food Stalls,
lots of Trade site (come and sell your wares!), Classic cars!, Harness horses, Dog Agility,
Ride on a Bullock Wagon (Stars from the upcoming Hobbit Movie!) and those great Zoom
Mowers to ride on in the side shows.
PUT FEB 5TH 2011 IN YOUR DIARY!!!!! GET YOUR SCHEDULE!!!!!!!!!
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MAUNGATUROTO PANELBEATERS
HURNDALL STREET

EXCELLENT SERVICE

CONTACT: Terry

Phone Bus: 431 8545

After Hours: 431 8547
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OTAMATEA GREY POWER MAUNGATUROTO BOWLING CLUB NEWS

INC.
We invited everybody over 50 to greet and meet “The Growl
Collection Centre” at morning tea, in November 2010. This was
felt to be very successful and everyone is invited to our first Pub-
lic Meeting, 23rd February at 2pm, in the Anglican Church Hall.
(The ‘Footprints Room’.)
December, Christmas and most of January have come and gone
and we are well into what is left of the 2010/2011 bowls season.
The new green has finally been finished after some quite serious
hiccups, but all credit to Tiger Turf, they guaranteed to get it
right and from all reports it is coming along very well.

The meetings will be held at 2pm in the afternoon, on the last The men have completed their 4s and singles since the last
Wednesday of each month, in the Footprints Room, and we do newsletter.
hope you will attend whenever you are able. Four teams took part in the 4s. The winners were John
McMurray, Kevin Robinson, Keith Youngman and Colin Heath
As well as the obvious desire to assist you, we wish to entertain from Ron McCallum, Rex Roadley, Kevin Flower and Irwin Van
and give you company one afternoon a month and to not be Pelt.
anonymous faces in the community.
Sixteen players entered the singles and after some pretty cut-
Each meeting will be rounded off with afternoon tea (or coffee) throat competition Gerald Barnett, who only entered to save a
and the chance for informal discussions. bye, ran out the winner from Ron McCallum.

Any enquiries please contact the Secretary: Joan Hoggard Before the end of the month Helen Nevill and Naira Vaney,
09 431 8138 or the Chairman: Harry Daniel 09 431 8141 along with Kevin Robinson will represent the club at the Centre
Champion of Champions event.

Club members have been having quite a bit of success around

the open tournaments at other clubs. Ted Mooney and Irwin Van
FRIENDS OF THE REST HOME Pelt won the Ashcroft Pairs at Waipu. Various other combina-
tions have featured in the prize lists around the area.

Coming up in the next few weeks is the men’s triples.

Raffle Results
Grocery Basket Other things to think about:
The Paton Triples, Thursday March 17
The McCallum 4s which were deferred in December and will
1st draw: L. Dodson - Paparoa now be played on Thursday March 31
The Winter Tournament starting Wednesday April 20

2nd draw: E. Causer - Maungaturoto FOR SALE

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CONCRETE
If it’s concrete we do it
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Full preparation and pour by RENTAL SCHEMES
experienced local team
Infant, Child & Booster Seats Available
Long or short term hire
Subfloors Sheds Driveways Patios We also have for purchase Child Harnesses,
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For rental details Ph Karlene Storey
Also retainer walls and fences (09) 431 8890
Brand New Infant Seats Now Available for hire
1.6 Ton Digger Available & Light COFFEE/PLAYGROUP
Truck Thursday 3rd Feb 2011 - 10am to Midday
Special Coffee Morning - Plunket Rooms,
Hurndall St Maungaturoto
Phil Keen Contractors Parenting Specialists from Plunket will be visiting
our Coffee Group to advise on ways to deal with
Behavioural Issues, Toilet Training & any other
027 659 2376 parenting problems. All are welcome to attend
our friendly coffee mornings.
For further info contact our Coffee Morning
Co-ordinator Jodie 09 4319 090
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G.A.S. MAUNGATUROTO
Shop Open 7 a.m.—6 pm Weekdays
8 a.m.—5 p.m. Weekends and Public Holidays
Every car/ute Warrant of Fitness check for the months of
October and November 2010 will go in the draw to win a
full size mountain bike for Christmas!
Drawn December 1st

Workshop open for car and trailer WOF’s and all car, 4 x 4 and
Light Commercial servicing and repairs
We now have a scan tool for most vehicles, 1998 onwards to help
diagnose engine, ABS and airbag faults

24Hr breakdown and accident line

021 659 379
Phone 431 8174
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Maungaturoto Primary School
Trail Ride
The 3rd Annual Trail Ride will take place on Sunday 20th
Feb 2011 at 265 Whakapirau Road, Maungaturoto, which
is 3 minutes from SH12 following the signs. The Trail ride
will feature open farm land, expert only pine trees section
and an expert only two wheeler section. The terrain is open
sheep and beef farmland, which has a few sections of bush.
The ride is a 35km main loop with three short cuts home
and the Tracks open at 9am and closes 3pm.
For the kids there are two fully supervised kid’s tracks, one
which is a learners lap and the other an advanced rider loop
(we were told it was possibly the best set up kids loop that
people had seen). There is something for everyone’s level
of riding, so if you’re keen we hope to see you there.
Food and drinks are available for sale on the day with free
tea and coffee for all registered riders. The kids track is
only $10, with children up to 16 years riding on the 35km
track is $15 and Adults are just $35. For further informa-
tion contact John Linton on 0274907602
THANK YOU
In September 2008 Hannah Fergus, then 21 months, ages –
needed corrective surgery on her hip. This involved lengthy
stays in Starship Hospital and for Mum and Dad, Claire
and Craig the convenience of being able to stay in Ronald
McDonald House made life so much easier.
With that in mind, they resolved to give something back,
and the idea of a Charity Golf Day was born. A promotion Children beginners 9.30am – 10.45am
campaign by ‘Ferg’ (with Claire right there in the back-
ground) brought pledges of sponsorship and donations, and 10.45am – 12 midday
with the total support of the Paparoa Golf Club things fell
into place.
The end result: On Saturday 13th November, a full on day,
with a field of almost 100, and a lot of laughs, with the oc-
casional bit of good golf.
Thanks to the wonderful support of many individuals, the
local Rotary and Lions Clubs, the day raised a total of
$7000 and it is hoped that Hannah can present this to the
right people in the New Year.
The whole Fergus family, and the Paparoa Golf Club
thanks the very many people (and the wider community)
who gave such amazing support to make the day succeed;
it was a credit to you all.
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MAUNGATUROTO SQUASH
CLUB UPDATE 2011
The new season is upon us so it’s time to dust off the racquets
and shoes and think about a bit of pre-season training……..
Don’t worry we have the perfect way to get ready for the squash
season, yes it’s once again time for our business house squash
competition. We are expecting large entries again this year so
make sure you register your teams in early , please remember we
like to encourage all teams to have a “new to the club” team
member.
We will be starting business house early March.
The date for the AGM has been set for Monday 21st Feb, 7pm at
the country club.
New and not so new faces are most welcome and don’t worry not
everyone will end up having a job but if you would like to know
any info about roles within the club, ways you can get involved
or general questions give me a call.
Look forward to seeing you at the club
Terri Donaldson
4318 599
PAPAROA TENNIS CLUB
Special Coaching Session for Children of all
Coach from Tennis Northland
Saturday 12 February morning
Children intermediate/senior
Free for members, otherwise $2 for each
child
Parents and adult players very welcome -
learn the coaching skills to help the kids and
improve your own game
Followed by free barbecue lunch
Contact Pete Hames 4316 822
or Bill or Janine Sheppard 4317 196
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IS MAUNGATUROTO THE BEST
PLACE TO BE AT CHRISTMAS???
THE GREATEST CHRISTMAS PARADE
EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Saturday December the 4th saw what many have described as
Maungaturoto’s best Christmas parade ever and I would have to
agree.
I can’t quite put my finger on the exact reason why, was it the
fact that there seemed to be not only a great community spirit,
but a willingness to get involved and be part of the occasion, was
it the huge number of floats and groups involved , was it the
amazing quality of the entries (of which was very high), was it
the awesome talent at the concert at the High school, the wonder-
ful turnout of spectators or was it all the brilliant helpers who
help run and organise the evening?, I would like to think it is a
combination of all of it, but the one thing I am sure of is the next
parade has a very hard act to follow.
The winners were
Best business float: North power social club
Community floats
1st Mgto Playcenter
2nd Mgto Primary School
3rd=ORT, Mgto Christian School, Mgto Congregational Church
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come to town.
Santa made time in his very busy schedule to spend some time
with the young and not so young members of Maungie, we also
were lucky enough to have Mickey and Minnie Mouse drop in
for a bit, it really makes Christmas that much more special when
you see a smile on the face of a chid who has just seen Santa or
the waves of people in their cars as they pass by.
Thank you to those who took the time to come and give your
child a wonderful memory and take a photo, to plunket for the
use of their rooms, to Jeff for helping me all week and lastly a
big thank you to Mickey, Minnie and Santa.
MAUNGATUROTO’S COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS
“I have a dream”, it’s a great quote and yes I really do. I would
like to see Maungaturoto come together on Christmas day and
enjoy what Christmas should be about, friends, family and being
together to share a very special day.
In conjunction with many community groups, I am hoping that
this Christmas we will have a community Luncheon on Christ-
mas day, it will be open to everyone who would like to come, but
to make this event happen we will need a lot of support from the
wider community, if you would like to be involved or know of
ways we can get help please give me a call.
Let’s Make Maungie Famous for being the best place to be at
Christmas.
Terri Donaldson
4318 599
kenny.terri@xtra.co.nz

A huge thank you to all everyone who took part in the parade
Mgto Garden club North power Social club
Mgto Primary school Creative pictures
Mgto Playcenter
Mgto cubs/scouts
Gas Mgto
Noel Radd Motors
P.V.C & CANVAS
Plunkett
Mgto St John
Atlas Quarries
Craig Jones Welding
REPAIRS
St John Cadets Northland Fisheries
ORT Alcohol Accord
Mgto Congregational Church REPAIRS TO
Mgto Anglican Church
Mgto Christian School TARPS
Mgto Fire brigade SILAGE COVERS
Linking Hands
Arty Farties AWNINGS
Waipu pipe band
SHADE SAILS
If you are not on this list make sure you get involved next LIGHT HORSE COVERS
time!!!!!!!
Also a special thanks to our sponsors: The Maungaturoto Busi- TENTS
ness and community association, the Kaipara district council and ZIPS REPLACED
Fonterra Mgto.
Lastly a HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who helped out, there OTHER REPAIRS
were so many of you I can’t name you all but we really could not
have done it without you. AVAILABLE, JUST ASK!
If you have any ideas we could improve on the next parade or if
you would like to be involved give me a bell.
PHONE TERRY
021 023 12705 OR
SANTAS GROTTO COMES TO MAUNGATUROTO 094316668
The final week of the Christmas build up saw a special visitor
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IAN ROSS
CARPET LAYER
PHONE 09 431 6939
MOBILE 0217 499 6413

Paparoa Tai Chi

Classes are underway for 2010.
Now is a good time for you to begin!
TUESDAYS
12.30-2.00 p.m. Paparoa War Memorial Hall

For more information contact Shirley, 4316408

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431 8887, 021 945 738

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for all your small business accounting needs

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P O Box 17
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Associate $35 p.a.

Enquiries: President Terry McCook

09-4318547
Vice President Barrie Davies
09-4319152
Maungaturoto Branch Secretary Noel Smith
P O Box 142, 09-4318962
Maungaturoto 0547. Welfare Officer John Hammond
January 2011 Events 09 4318226
and News. “Lest We Forget” Emails to : rsa@liqueurs.co.nz

Greetings to Everyone

I would like to apologise for missing the December issue.

The Committee and I wish to thank all those involved in orga-
nizing our very successful Xmas Dinner.
Don’t forget we are open on Friday and Saturday evenings at
5pm onwards for a social evening and sit down menu dinner.
There are 7 main course menu plus 2 dessert to chose from. All Relief Milker
are very reasonably priced.
You do not have to be a returned or serving Serviceperson to
Mature and Reliable
join the RSA. Most of our members are people who were not in
the Armed Service. We would like you to visit the club, sign as
a guest and enjoy a chat and a meal with us
Relief Milker, general farm work
Available
Regards to all
Tel: John 4318664 or 022-4318664
Terry McCook
President

Subscriptions; Returned or Service personnel $20 p.a.

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COMMUNITY DIRECTORY
ESSENTIAL NUMBERS INTEREST GROUPS
FIRE POLICE DIAL 111 Art Group 09 431 8044
AMBULANCE
Ambulance 0800 610 006 Ba’hai Faith 09 431 8782
Police 09 431 1150
Medical Centre 09 431 8576 Garden Club 09 431 9101

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

09 431 8129
Maungaturoto Pharmacy 09 431 8045
Veterinary Centre 09 431 8318
Care & Share Family Support 09 431 8227 SERVICE CLUBS
Homebuilders 09 431 9080 Lions Club 09 431 6373
Linking Hands 09 431 8969 Rotary Club 09 431 8388
Kaipara District Council 0800 727 059 Returned Services Association 09 431 8313
Dog, Stock, Noise Control 0800 105 890 Marsden Masonic Lodge 09 431 8388
NZ Post 09 431 8315 SPORTS CLUBS & GROUPS
Plunket Society 09 431 8187
Arataki Ministries Mental Health 09 431 9091 Esther Thomas Ararua Pony Club 09 431 8806
Outreach Kaipara Hunt Inc 09 431 2059
Maungaturoto Equestrian 09 431 9025 Sue Bragg
CHURCHES Society
Anglican Church 09 431 8193 Hockey Club 09 431 8530
Catholic Church 09 431 8499 Trevor Brljvich Indoor Bowls 09 431 8055
09 431 2226 Peter Jackson Maungaturoto Bowling Club 09 431 8148
Congregational Church 09 431 8172 David Patterson Maungaturoto Squash Club 09 431 8599
Presbyterian Church 09 431 7106 Otamatea Hawks Rugby Club 09 431 8279 Hayden Foster
COMMUNITY FACILITIES Paparoa Golf Club 09 431 8773
Maungaturoto Centennial Hall 09 431 8388 Kaiwaka Sports Association 09 431 2051
Maungaturoto Country Club 09 431 8326 Maungaturoto Junior Touch 09 431 9133 Linda Little
Maungaturoto Library 09 431 8811
Maungaturoto Money 09 431 8028 CONFIDENTIAL 021 886434
Exchange DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
HELPLINE
Maungaturoto Rest Home 09 431 8696 DEADLINES FOR MARCH 2011
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Or phone Liz Clark Editor 09 431 9129
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Editor’s notes
Happy New year to everyone and here’s to a great 2011.

THANK YOU TO TINA HOLST

A HUGE THANK YOU TO TINA WHO HAS

PRINTED THE MATTERS AT THE COUNTRY
CLUB FOR US AND ALSO ORGANISED THE
COLLATING IN THE PAST. TINA IS MOVING
ON FROM THE MAMMOTH JOB OF
PRINTING OUR COMMUNITY
PUBLICATION. WE’LL MISS YOU!

DEADLINES:
Please stick to our deadlines. We have them for a
very good reason. The Matters is a very large
publication and takes a lot of time to put together.
Please do not request advertising after deadline as a
refusal may offend.
Lost Ads for December: Unfortunately the computer
deleted some adverts without me realising. These
have been reinstated. Please accept my apologies
for the inconvenience caused to the businesses
affected by this technical error.

Liz
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