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Maungaturoto Matters
Maungaturoto, A Real New Zealand Town ‘Gettin’ on with it!’ Issue 114 June 2011

Maungaturoto Community
Walkway officially open
The Maungaturoto Community Walkway is officially
open after after several years of hard work by a
group of Otamatea High School students and many
local people.
Lotteries Commision funding started the project
and the Department of Conservation funded trees.
The students worked with local landscape archi-
tect Niki Le Mesurier to create walkway and plant-
ing plans. Trevor Butler drew up an engineering
plan while local resident Dave Churcher supervised
five boys who built the gates and boardwalks.

Entry to the first 1.4 kilometres of the track which
has been opened is opposite Otamatea High School.
The first section, through paddock, is marked by
white posts while the remainder is either metal or
boardwalk. The walkway passes through native
bush, including stands of kauri and totara, and the
club’s sheep farm. Most of the walkway has a gen-
tle gradient, although one area is slightly steeper.
The full distance, from the end of the track and
back along the road to the starting point, is about
two kilometres.
Connor Chandler, a year 12 student, made the
signs while he was on Gateway, a programme
which introduces students to the workplace, at
Signmasters in Warkworth. Another student, Jacob
Crosby, was on work experience with Powells Con-
struction as the track was formed.
“Students have been involved throughout the proc-
ess of building the walkway for the community to
use to exercise or simply enjoy the bush and farm-
land alongside the estuary,” says Stella.

The project had its genesis five years ago when the
Environmental Group, led by teacher Stella Clyde,
began fencing and planting a wetland in the
grounds of the Maungaturoto Country Club with as-
sistance of grants from the Northland Re-
gional Council and the Kaipara District Council..
Stella Clyde says the students built about four kilo-
metres of fencing under the supervision of Owen
Stevens. Many earned credits and they all gained
useful experience.
“The project has been a true community effort with
trees being planted and fences made by the stu-
dents from OHS and Westmount schools. These
students have also gained credits throughout the
exercise.”
Construction on the last section of the walkway will
soon begin. It follows the Maungaturoto side of the
farm and finishes at the entrance to the Country
Club. Completion is scheduled for the end of the
year.

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

build a walkway around the Maungaturoto Country
Club farm so the students who had taken part in
fencing and planting could walk around and show
off their work.”

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Classifieds
(O.H.C.)
O.H.C. is a group that plants trees and shrubs
around the Kaipara Harbour and its streams and
estuaries.
The function of these plants is to filter run-off
and ultimately improve water quality, ensuring
security for all the little fishes habitats from
predators etc. and for their food source, and to
allow enough legal snapper for our tables.
Baby snapper, for example, live in marine
meadows which cannot survive if run-off and
silting is too
bad.
Raglan Harbour has been almost
completely planted plus 20% of the catchment
area and the reduction in silting and improve-
ment in marine life has been impressive. Rag-
lan has inspired us.
We generally plant in the Otamatea district on
farms, obviously with the Farmers aggrement,
and usually work for a couple of hours after
which the farmer usually shouts us lunch. We're
a friendly social bunch and are keen to have
new blood in our ranks.
We usually plant on Saturdays, but Sunday's
could be a possibility.
If you're keen on supporting the cause please
phone Dave Churcher on 4318 773 or
email davik4@ubernet.co.nz
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Real Town Maungaturoto Another Great Concert thrills audience !!

Residents Association Update
Another amazing music concert was staged in Maunga-
th nd
Tuesday the 10 May saw the 2 meeting of the Resi- turoto last month, and all who missed it, missed a great
dents Association with a few new faces welcomed and in- night of entertainment and talent.
vited to come again. These meetings are open to all mem-
bers of the Maungaturoto public. If you have any fundrais- Following the enormous success of the concert in February
ing ideas, initiatives or would like to come to our next meet- last year to raise funds following the earthquake in Haiti, it
ing it is on Monday 13th June at 7.30pm at the Country might have been difficult to produce a concert of the same
Club. standard. But from the opening numbers by “Fiddlore’, a
quartet of guitars and violins from Warkworth, the concert
One new exciting initiative which will be up and running by set off with a rocking pace, thrilling the audience from be-
next month is the new Community Calendar. This calendar ginning to end.
will be available for community groups, associations and
businesses to refer to when selecting dates and times for Lockwood Smith did a professional job comparing the great
meetings, special events or sales & celebrations. You can variety of talented musicians and singers, and again
also list your events there for others to see and plan wowed the crowd with his own rendition of ‘the Prayer’ and
around. For it to be a successful tool for the community ‘ Amazing Grace’.
please list your events as soon as you can. The easiest
way to list your event will be to visit online and follow the Kelvin Choi, a twelve year old pianist with extraordinary
easy booking system. If this option does not suit you then musical gifts, was just one of the local folk to thrill the audi-
you could email nyreeanddaniel@hotmail.com or phone us ence. May Seager sang “ Angel’ and “ How great thou art”,
on 4318462 with the event, date, time and location and drawing in the audience with her vivacious communication,
your event will be placed within 2 days. You will be able to and the three girls from the Otamatea Repertory Theatre
book for any month (or year!) if you know your dates. This Amy and Myra Lawrence and Molly Curnow, all sang with
calendar will eventually be able to be viewed online or in great clarity and delight.
the Maungaturoto Matters. Feel free to start contacting us
now with your events and when it is up and running online itA young Japanese student Hiroo Fukuoka from Auckland,
will be chocka block full of events. had the audience gasping as he played well known pieces
on his violin with passion and proficiency well beyond his
The Maungaturoto Welcome Pack is another idea which is 22years, ably accompanied on the piano by his mother.
being reestablished. This welcome pack, for those who
don’t know, is a pack which contains a range of information The local talented group “ Whiskey Business” , again
from community groups to schools available in the area, entertained with a wide variety of instruments and
from rubbish days to when businesses are open. This wel- presented a very professional programme of songs and
come pack is in the process of being updated so if you are music, and both halves of the concert ended with a wonder-
a community group or business and your details have ful programme of ‘Songs from the shows’ by the Opera
changed lately please email nyreeanddaniel@hotmail.com North Choir conducted by Joan Kennaway.
with the altered details or contact the Residents Associa-
tion secretary Nyree Alcock on 09 4318 462 with your new Richard Kennaway’s amazing bass rendition of “Old Man
details. River’, was equally matched by a variety of choral and solo
items by members of this very talented choir.
Each month we will be producing an agenda for the next
meeting, so if you would like something brought up or men- A great supper greeted the near full hall at half time and
tioned this can be added to the agenda and will be dis- everyone received a special gift of chocolates as they left,
cussed at the next meeting. Contact Nyree Alcock on the in thanks for coming and supporting the concert.
details above to do this or alternatively visit Realtown
Maungaturoto Residents Association Facebook page, join Rodney Dunlop, the Anglican minister in Maungaturoto,
up and add comments this way. who organised the concert , thanked everyone who had
made it possible and for helping to raise nearly $3,000.0
One change you will notice this month is that the Resi- towards the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal.
dents Association is cleaning up the community notice
board which is situated outside Tonys. From now on please
use the cards provided inside Tonys when putting up no-
tices on this board, instead of putting up pieces of paper.
You can still put up photos, just attach them to the cards.
Please support our advertisers
All these initiatives are going to take time and effort to
achieve but the new association has the passion and drive
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members. Thank you to the members who provided this.

Maungaturoto Garden Club Our next meeting will be 25th May.

The speaker we have planned will give an opposite view to

On Wednesday, 18 May members and visitors met at the the arguments about Crest’s placing of the turbines in the
Country Club Theatre upstairs room for a meeting after Kaipara.
which we were entertained by Lisa Wintle, qualified Beauty
Therapist and owner of “ L’Art de Beauty” which is French The June meeting will be on 29th at 2pm. This is the
for “The Art of Beauty”. L’Art de Beauty is located in AGM. Please make a note to attend and vote for your cho-
Paparoa. She gave an extremely interesting and informa- sen candidate.
tive talk about the treatment and relaxation procedures
they offer. All their skincare range is 100% certified or- Our guest ‘entertainment’ in Northpower’s Jan Thomsen
ganic and from the samples she produced for us, smelt who will give a demonstration using small electrical appli-
divine. ances – we get to eat the samples with our afternoon tea.
She will also answer any questions on power usage.
Our usual competitions were held for the last time this Should be a pleasant demonstration and talk.
year, along with a very successful Trading Table.
We will continue to have our meetings on the last Wednes-
Next month on 16 June at 12 noon will be our Annual day of the month in the Church Hall at 2pm.
General Meeting to be held at the Centennial Hall. Bring a Thanks,
plate for a pot luck lunch after which competition winners Joan.
will be revealed.

GARDEN NOTES FOR JUNE 2011
Roses can be pruned this month as well as climbing
roses, and ornamental trees and shrubs. Also prune hy-
drangeas, thinning out spindly growth and prune down to a
pair of buds low down on a strong stem. This will give you
a stunning display of flowers in summer.
Plant cauliflower, cabbages, silverbeet and winter lettuces
and as these are heavy feeders give them plenty of fertil-
izer. Clean up and manure old vegetable beds to get them School Veggie Patches program and is off to a great start. The
ready for planting. Watch for those slugs and snails as
they will be active on young seedlings.
This is an ideal month for planting fruit trees. Also if you
prune your existing fruit trees cover the pruning cuts with
pruning paint. Stone fruit trees should be pruned first as
their spring growth commences earlier.
Support is needed for Maungaturoto Pri-
mary School as they are once again in-
volved in McCAINS School Veggie
Patches
Maungaturoto Primary School urges local community to donate
points for its School Veggie Patch.
Maungaturoto Primary has once again registered for the McCAIN
Primary School is urging the local community, businesses and
families to show their support by donating points for the schools
veggie patch.
Every barcode from McCAIN frozen vegetable or McCAIN Purely
Potato packs purchased will provide points that Maungaturoto
Primary School can redeem for gardening tools, seeds and
equipment such as wheelbarrows, water tanks and compost bins
for their schools veggie patch.

(Garden hints from Maungaturoto Garden Club) “This is a great opportunity for Maungaturoto Primary students to
be involved once again in an educational program that aims to
teach children about the benefits of healthy eating in a fun, out-
door environment,” Alison Robinson, Acting Principal said. Last
year, through the McCains program, the school managed to at-
JOTTINGS FROM THE OTAMATEA tain gardening gloves for all children attending the schools very
GREY POWER APRIL MEETING own veggie patch. This year there are high hopes !!

REMINDER: That nominations are needed for the AGM
which will be held in June
The current appointed committee will resign en masse to
allow for nominations of an elected committee.
“The school is off to a great start so far and we thank local sup-
porters for the points donations made so far. We are eager to
continue our McCAIN School Veggie Patch adventure and urge
everyone to keep up the great work by collecting McCAIN bar-
codes for our school.”

The April meeting of the Otamatea Grey Power was held To show your support and earn points for your local primary
on the 27th April in the Anglican Church Hall. It had a dis- school, simply collect barcodes from any pack of McCAIN frozen
vegetables or McCAIN Purely Potato and drop them into Maun-
appointing attendance. Many simply forgot that we are gaturoto Primary School on Gorge Road, Maungaturoto.
now in the standard meeting format of the last Wednesday
in the month. For any further information on Maungaturoto Primary’s
involvement in McCAIN School Veggie Patches please contact
The trading table was busy with fresh vegetables. Bring Daniel Alcock at the school on 4318 106 or visit the website mccain-
along any goods or produce that you would like to sell. veggiepatches.com and search Maungaturoto.
We had a lovely afternoon tea provided by committee
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($2 donation per family please)
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Christian Comment - Easter and
ANZAC 2011.
Easter for most of us is well and truly behind us now. Its
one of those events in our calendar when we enjoy a hot
cross bun and the children get some chocolate Easter
eggs, and then move on to the next thing .
From a Christian perspective its perhaps the most
important weekend in the year.
It’s the celebration of a series of events which changed the
world for ever and which have come to change my life too.
This year the churches of our district distributed over one
thousand hot cross buns, in an endeavour to remind us all
that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, died on a cross 2000 yrs
ago, and that his death enables all of us to have a new and
open relationship with God. Its hard to fathom how the
death of a travelling carpenter /teacher, living in a small
obscure country so long ago, could have such a dramatic
effect on the lives of anyone. But history has shown that the
death of that one man has dramatically changed the lives of
millions of people over time , when they put their trust and
faith in Him.
Likewise the Easter celebrations were not simply recalling
the stories about how this man apparently rose from the
dead three days after his death, but about how he comes
into every heart and life that is open to him now, and brings
dimensions of an abundant life for all who embrace Him.
The Resurrection is not an event in the distant past, but an
everyday event for anyone who recognises that Jesus
walks and talks with us everyday, meets us in all the
different circumstances of life and enables us to experience
His life, power, love and joy in a whole new way.
ANZAC Day followed Easter this year, and while many
Christians turned out for the Easter services in our various
churches, others faced cold, wind and rain to attend dawn
parades and commemorations, which honoured the
soldiers who went to war to maintain freedom, and never
came back.
On most ANZAC parades I have often felt that its all a bit
remote for me. My dad didn’t go to war. He maintained the
oil tankers on England’s east coast, which was regarded as
important to the war effort as the others going into the
forces.
My mother’s youngest brother was killed in the 1st World
War but my parents never talked about him or his war ca-
reer, and never attended Remembrance Day commemora-
tions to honour him. He wasn’t a member of the ANZAC’s
either of course. In recent years however, my family have
discovered lots of details about this ‘unknown’ Uncle Jack,
about his passion to serve his country, his bravery in line of
fire, and the place where he met his death as a very young
man. My family have discovered where he was buried and
have visited his grave in Belgium.
This year’s ANZAC parades therefore had some deeper
meaning for me. A member of my own family laid down his
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life for me, sacrificing his own future so that I and many
others could enjoy a better life. Later this year I am hoping
to visit his grave and to connect with the man who died that
I might live.
The two events have some parallels for me, both were
about young men who made great sacrifices, so that others
might enjoy life in all its fullness.
Jesus didn’t go to war in the conventional sense, but went
into battle against all the evils of this world, armed only with
the weapon of ‘Amazing Grace’. The death and resurrec-
tion of Jesus has deeply affected me and millions like me,
and I know that Jesus’ death is an expression of His great
love for me and you. “Greater love has not man than this
that He lay down his life for his friends.”
While next year’s ANZAC parade might have deeper
meaning still for me, everyday is filled with deeper meaning
and thankfulness, to the One who came and died that I
might have life in all its abundance “ (John 11:11)
∗ Rodney Dunlop
MAUNGATUROTO
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Freedom campers A few days later, glancing at the grouchy letter, I real-
ised I’d misread it. I don’t mean to make fun of the
I hadn’t thought ‘lightly’ and ‘politely’ were inter-
writer’s spelling ability - we have different strengths
changeable until a letter from a rental vehicle com-
and weaknesses - but I’d been asked to speak “per
pany proved that, indeed, this is so.
lightly” to the campers, i.e. “politely”.
We share a Kaipara beach with a decapitated
In my chummy reply, I’d agreed with the writer’s idea
‘No Camping’ sign and another sign some freedom
that, if a similar thing happened again, I should con-
campers ignored.
tact the car hire company.
During a pre-prandial wander, I passed a couple
I didn’t mention that he’d incorrectly assumed I was a
whose van had been parked all day. They were relax-
bloke or that I felt sure the company would never hire
ing in deck chairs on the beach. Although the man
this couple another vehicle - that might have been an
acknowledged me, the stiff set of the couple’s backs
incorrect assumption.
indicated they had no wish to chat.
- Rae Roadley
I walked past the van, past a fire on the beach and . .
. .urghhh!!! . . . past dirty pieces of tissue paper near
the boat ramp. Yick!!!
Maungaturoto Scout Group
As if by karma, a clean plastic bag lay at my feet. I
gathered the toilet paper then approached the stiff-
backed couple who told me they were from Europe, We need your help.
that this was their third New Zealand holiday, where
they’d been and where they were going. Our wonderful Cub Leader is finishing at the end of
this term and we need a new Leader to run our Cub
I politely mentioned the no camping rule, although Pack of 8-10 year old boys and girls.
they must have known, but they declined a camping
spot in a nearby paddock. They currently meet each Monday 4.30-6pm at our
Scout Hall on Bickerstaffe Road.
They looked surprised when they learned the beach
was popular with boaties and families and that there Leaders often speak of how rewarding it is to volun-
was a nearby toilet. teer with Scouts New Zealand.

“Some naughty people used the grass as a toilet,” I Many parents choose to become a Leader and experi-
said, indicating the treasures in the plastic bag. ence Scouts for themselves.
They left the next day leaving wood on a fire that
smouldered near dry kikuyu. They get the best of both worlds: spending time with
their children and watching them grow, but also learn-
What would you do? I wrote to the vehicle hire com- ing and challenging themselves as they progress
pany, copying the council and government ministers through Scouts New Zealand's Leader Training
and then, following the farmer’s wise counsel, scheme.
trimmed the letter considerably before I sent it.
You will get lots of support, help, training and plenty of
Days later a prickly reply from the vehicle rental com- opportunities to have fun.
pany informed me that I’d made incorrect assump-
tions and asked why I hadn’t lightly pointed out that The planning is done for you – each term we are given
camping wasn’t permitted. ideas and activities to run for each week.

Confused, I checked my letter. I’d made no incorrect If you are interested please speak to Eileen Parsons
assumptions - I hadn’t accused the company of not 431 8055 or Alison Cadman 431 8860.
educating campers, but said I’d been unable to find
this info on their website. And in the circumstances,
was the tone of our interaction relevant? Now I felt
prickly.

I replied saying that, in fact, they had made an incor-

rect assumption as I had spoken “lightly” to the camp-
ers and offered them a legal camp site.
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ROTARY CLUB
OF MAUNGATUROTO
& DISTRICTS
BLOOD DONORS
The Rotary Club advise that the
New Zealand Blood Service will
have a Blood Donors collection
day at Maungaturoto on:
MONDAY 27th JUNE
12 to 4pm at the St John’s Hall.
There will be a further collection
day on
Monday 17th October 2011
Playcentre news for May
Hello everyone, Kia Ora, time for another update from the
Maungaturoto Playcentre.
We are now into Term 2. The weather is cooling down a
little now, but we’re still enjoying some lovely sunny days,
and there’s not a lot that puts the kids off playing outside!
So far this term the extra activities we’ve had include the
ever popular Bike Day, where the children were able to
ride their bikes in the school carpark. The extra space
helped some to gain more confidence with riding. Some
really got up a bit of speed!
On the slower side, for one week we had a bit of a focus
on crafts, and also made some warming soup. We also got
out the ‘Zoom’ slide which is always a lot of fun for children
of all ages. Another week we had fun making masks, we
got out the clay, and also made windmills.
Apart from all these planned activities, the sessions always
consist of free play, so your child chooses the activity they
want. This could be playing in the sandpit, the playhouse,
with playdough, dressing up, going on the swings/slides, or
playing with any of the other numerous toys and activities
we have available at the Playcentre. And of course they
enjoy the company of other children! There is a lot here on
offer to keep them entertained and stimulated.
Please help us to raise funds -
we recycle ink/toner cartridges!
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Just a reminder that you can now bring in your used ink
toner cartridges for us to dispose of. You get to dispose of
your rubbish for free, and in the process help us to raise
precious funds, as we collect a small payment for recycling
these. We are always very grateful for any help with fund
raising. Thanks to all those who have already done this! If
you are new to the area, we are down the drive next to the
4 Square.
If you’d like to come along to see if Playcentre is the place
for your child(ren) you are welcome to visit us, the first 3
sessions are free (term fees are now only $20 for a single
child, $25 for 2 or more children). We are open on Mon-
day, Wednesday and Friday for general morning sessions
from 9.15 to 12.15. Call in to visit us or phone for more
information on 431 8517.
HOMEBUILDERS
MAUNGATUROTO/PAPAROA
I can’t remember another year that has been so mild that
we have only had the heater on for a couple of evenings
and needed to light the fire two evenings by the middle of
May! Even during the day at the Community House we
have not needed heating for more than a day or two.
I guess winter will feel like it has come quite suddenly when
it does arrive, rather than the more gentle changing of
seasons we are used to.
Sometimes life is like that in other areas also, we just get
along with life and then suddenly we are required to make
big decisions to accommodate the changes that life brings
us that we have not planned.
Some of the work we do at the Community House is
helping people through the big changes that come along.
This can involve relationships, health, finance or a multi-
tude of other things that we have no control over and can
feel quite scary and loom large in our lives.
The team at Homebuilder’s can bring a wealth of experi-
ence and knowledge that can be of assistance to you, we
are also pretty good at listening.
We find it very fulfilling when we see people make the
changes that are forced upon them and come up smiling
and ready to grab life by the tail again.
If you think we may be able to help you please feel free to
give us a call, we would love the opportunity to assist you
through the challenges that life is bringing you. All our ser-
vices are fully funded and confidentiality is assured.
Blessings from Denise
And the Team
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STEPHEN M JAQUES
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT
_________________________________

123 Hurndall Street

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

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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.
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LINKING HANDS INC PUKEARENGA

(Health Shuttle Services). TE KŌHANGA REO
Hello from the team at Linking Hands - It has been an in-
teresting few weeks with rising fuel costs, a car off the road Ko te tangata e ako ana ki te kāinga, tūnga ki te marae tau
awaiting repairs and Maureen away battling health issues, ana.
but HEY, we are still here and going strong.
The person who learns at home, stands confidently on the
Firstly a huge “Thank you to the anonymous person who marae.
sent us a very timely and generous donation through the
mail – We wanted you to know it arrived safely and is much Mihi matakuikui, matakorokoro ki a koutou katoa.
appreciated.
Tēnā koutou ki ngā tangata e tae mai ki te hui a tau,
The Book Nook (Second hand books, Puzzles, DVDS and tautoko ai.
Videos) is proving a popular place to visit and this is a great
way for us to raise funds for running costs. A big thank you to all of the people who attended the recent
Annual General Meeting to witness the health of our
We are grateful to those regular folk who use it by purchas- kōhanga reo.
ing books and those donation them. There are lots of books
to choose from, so why not “POP IN” and see for yourself. I would like to extend a warm welcome to the new holders
REMINDER we also have Internet Service including photo- of responsibility on the Pukearenga Kōhanga Reo Execu-
copying and laminating facilities at low costs. tive; Hazel Kaiō, the Chairperson; Sam Philips, Secretary;
Teneil Shepherd, Treasurer ; Mikaere Baron, Property
This service is also well used to check on banking, mail or Manager/ Health and Safety Officer; Vanessa Hartle,
simply spending time “Surfing the Net” researching!!!! Health and Safety Officer and Renee, Health and Safety
Officer.
S.O.F.A (Super Outings for the Aged) these outings for our
senior citizens are pro very popular and happen once a As a whānau run early childhood centre, we would not be
month. We have received special funding which is set able to operate successfully without the support of the com-
aside for this. munity and whānau to manage the administrative and man-
agement wing of the kōhanga as expected by the Ministry
If you are over 65 years and just want to have an afternoon of Education and Te Kōhanga Reo Trust.
out, Please phone us 4318969 and enquire about the
“Mystery Afternoon Tea Trips” Professional Development is alive and well in the Kōhanga
Reo Movement. Over the last week, Matua Reno attended
AND OUR NEXT TRIP DATE WILL BE 23RD JUNE, 2011, 2 day training for Whakapakari a degree equivalent early
So look forward to hearing from you...... childhood teaching qualification in Whangarei and was sup-
ported by Matua Bonnie, mātua Mikaere and Whaea Hana.
For those who are unaware that, we have a base in Whaea Tina, Whaea Missy, Whaea Vanessa, Whaea
Mangawhai which is supported by several volunteer Teneil and Matua Reno went to Motatau in Ngati Hine for
drivers. They do a great job getting clients to medical the Te Ara Tuatahi and Te Ara Tuarua courses which are
appointments up to Whangarei and down to Wellsford. A the base for Whakapakari and its prime objective is to in-
“BIG THANK YOU” to all, for the great work you are do- crease the proficiency of te reo of its participants and un-
ing. I would also like to say how much we value the volun- derstanding of the kaupapa of Te Kōhanga Reo.
teer drivers and helpers that support us here; you are a
great team and so much a part of making this service being At the moment our tamariki are learning about whakatūpa-
a success. totanga or safety in and around the home. They have
It just remains for us to say, thanks for all the support and I learnt about safety in the kitchen and common catch
know you’ll join Ann and I in wishing Maureen a speedy phrases for the tamariki are, “Kia tūpato ki te waiwera!” and
recovery and a hasty return. “Kia mataara ki te ahi!”

Regards from the Team The two reo classes started again and it was good to see
the students come back as enthused as ever to learn our
REMINDER!!!!! chiefly language. Kia kaha .
Start preparing for Matariki on June 14th and Māori Lan-
AGM guage Week July 4th-10th.
Monday 11th July, 2011
Refreshments to follow We welcome new whānau to our kōhanga contact us or
7:30pm Linking Hands Office come in and join in with our kaupapa.
131 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto
Tōku reo, tōku ohooho (My language, my awakening)
ALL WELCOME Tōku reo, tōku mapihi maurea (My language, my treasure)
Tōku reo, tōku whakakai marihi (My language, my precious
adornment
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MAUNGATUROTO PANELBEATERS
HURNDALL STREET

EXCELLENT SERVICE

CONTACT: Terry

Phone Bus: 431 8545

After Hours: 431 8547
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K & R VAN PELT LTD

We specialise in….
∗ Grading Driveways, Entranceways
CARPET & VINYL & Tanker Tracks
Preparing & Tar Sealing
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∗ Hot-mix Repairs,
Section Clearing,
Trevor Dempsey Cutting House Sites
& General Earthworks
THERE IS NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL!!!
TALK TO US FIRST AND SEE IF WE CAN FIND AN
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Ph/Fax (09) 431-8888
Mob (027) 283-8039 For any enquires please contact
Richard Van Pelt
Mobile 027 452 8515 or
After hours phone 09 431 6094

BUILDER AVAILABLE

• Design
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• Decks
• Additions
• Alterations
• New homes
MIKE MOYLE BUILDERS LTD
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New Housing
Alterations
Quality workmanship
Farm Buildings
Concrete work Phone Tony
(09) 431 6964 or
Mobile 021 0566 076
Phone/Fax 09 431 6338 027 477 5340
Email: mmoyle@slingshot.co.nz
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CONCRETE
If it’s concrete we do it
CAR SEAT
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,
Cowpads Locking Clips and Ext. Straps
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 First Thursday of the month
10am to Midday
-Plunket Rooms, Hurndall St Maungaturoto
Phil Keen Contractors
All are welcome to attend our friendly coffee
mornings.
027 659 2376
For further info contact our Coffee Morning
Co-ordinator Jodie 09 4319 090
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Paparoa Tai Chi

Now is a good time for you to begin!
TUESDAYS
12.15-2.15 p.m. Paparoa War Memorial Hall

For more information contact Shirley, 4316408

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MAUNGATUROTO SQUASH REPORT roll up 10am and Denise will look after you., just bring
clean non marking shoes and a racquet.
The club has also been working with Squash northland
Our annual tournament was held in May with 64 entries and Otamatea high to provide “squash in schools” this
and 192 games of squash over 4 nights and 1 day. It was, takes students who don’t play squash and gives them the
as always, a fantastic tourney with many of the local play- opportunity to play and learn the game, Jarrod Gravatt
ers winning prizes and getting higher grades. A few stand- comes down Monday afternoons (with a little bit of help
out performances were Mel winning the women’s div 1 from me) and provides this great incentive.
title, Shay winning men’s div3 Hayden B winning men’s Why don’t you come on down to the club, watch some
div4, Brenda winning women’s div 2, Bayley winning squash have a cold one and a meal and see why squash
women’s div3 and Aaron taking out the junior title, well is one of northlands most popular and fastest growing
done guys. sports.
A big thanks to everyone who helped from the cooks to the Terri Donaldson
bar staff, a few special thanks to Tracey and Kenny for all 4318 599
their hard work organising the whole shebang, Shay for
the hangi and Emma for the wonderful baking (and her sat
helpers).
We have our junior tournament early July of which our tal-
ented group of juniors will be working towards. Places in FOR SALE:
our junior program are now all taken, but there is a waiting
list and we will be doing another intake next term, please
register your Childs interest so you don’t miss out, they will10’ 6” Parkercraft on trailer (Reg.
need to pass a basic level 2 to gain entry. WOF) $950, Zailer Alloy wheels
Our adult coaching on Mondays has been so successful
we are running another month, its great to see all the im- $480, Toilet & cistern $60, Vanity
provements it makes to our games. We have also held a
“how to ref” night, so hopefully the grey areas around lets (complete) & mirror $85, Johnson
and strokes are now a bit clearer, thanks Mel for organis- 6HP longshaft outboard $550.
ing it.
Club nights have resumed and new players are always
welcome, we play Thursday and Fri nights, if you would
like to play, give me a call, we also have a women’s Tues-
Ph 09 4319121
day morning session for those who want to give it go, just

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TC ROOFING AND CLADDING

MAUNGATUROTO

QUOTES GIVEN FOR:

NEW ROOFS OR REROOFING
SPOUTING& DOWNPIPES
WATERBLASTING-RESDENTIAL
HOUSEWASH
ABLE TO CLEAN PATHS,DECKS &
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OTHER MACHINERY AVAILABLE:
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TRACTOR FOR ROTARY HOEING,

MULCHING & SPRAYING

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09 431 8562
OR
022 607 3848
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installers to ensure the end result is outstanding. “Anyone
can sell carpet”, Christine says, “It’s the quality installation
of your chosen product that is most important.”
MAUNGATUROTO A free consultation service is offered, where assistance
with product selection and colour scheme choices is pro-
FLOORING CO vided. Christine has years of experience in interior design
and has completed colour courses with Debra Brown and
Sylvia Sanford. “It is of vital importance when selecting
OPENING 1ST JUNE 2011 product that people’s individual and personal needs are the
145 HURNDALL ST main priority. This results in the right choice to best suit
your lifestyle and budget.”
Christine offers a free mobile measure and quote service,
CARPET covering all areas i.e. Kaiwaka, Ruawai, Ruakaka, Langs
VINYL Beach, Waipu, Mangawhai, Maungaturoto to Dargaville.
Appointments can be made for consultations in the comfort
of your own home.
For every carpet metre sold in Maungaturoto $1 will be put
towards the new roofing of the RSA.
WOOD FLOORS I look forward to meeting you, where we can discuss any of
your flooring requirements.
CERAMIC FLOORS

Kind regards
Christine Barrott
Maungaturoto Flooring Co
FLOOR PREPARATION
TOP QUALITY INSTALLATION

MEASURE & QUOTE

MOBILE SERVICE

Specialising in the quality installation of flooring

products to suit your agenda, whether it be buy-
ing, selling or replacing. Please phone me for a
free consultation, in store, or in the comfort of
your own home.

PH 431 8760 or Mobile 021 515 415

Christine Barrott

Ph/Fax : 09 431 6595

Mobile : 021 446 086

NEW FLOORING SHOP OPENING ST

DEADLINES FOR July 2011
JUNE IN MAUNGATUROTO MAUNGATUROTO MATTERS
Maungaturoto Flooring Co is opening in the Country Interior
ADVERTISING (Including amendments to ads)
Store, 145 Hurndall Street, on the 1st June 2011.
15TH June (No Exceptions)
Owner operator Christine Barrott comes from a long back-
ground in the flooring industry and after a 3 ½ year resi-
dency in rural Maungaturoto wants to bring her expertise to EDITORIAL 20TH JUNE 2011
town. Christine will be offering several ranges of 100% CUT OFF 23RD JUNE NO EXCEPTIONS
wool, nylon and polypropylene carpets for domestic and Email maungaturotoeditor@gmail.com
commercial applications, along with a range of domestic Or phone Liz Clark Editor 09 431 9129
and commercial vinyls. The business will expand further Please leave a message on the answer phone if there is no
into a selection of flooring products such as ceramic tiles answer
and wooden floors.
Maungaturoto Flooring Co is dedicated to providing an hon-
est and efficient quality service, using fully qualified local
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TIMBER FLOORS
∗ Supply and Lay
∗ Solid T & G or Quality Veneer
∗ Full control of job from subfloor
preparation to final coat of
Polyurethane
∗ Guaranteed Quality

Phone: (09) 423 7139

IAN ROSS
CARPET LAYER
PHONE 09 431 6939
MOBILE 0217 499 6413
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431 8887, 021 945 738

Affordable Accounting Limited
for all your small business accounting needs

Brett Strong
Tax Agent
12 Willow Lane
P O Box 17
Maungaturoto 0547
Ph. 094319140
email: affordableaccounts@xtra.co.nz

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

Central Northland Design

Mechanical Engineers
Design & Production * 1-off/Batch Work
Welding Mild/SS/Al * Fabrication * Turning
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Call - Mark Lawrence – 431 8787
Email - mlcnd@actrix.co.nz
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