October 2014 Volume 18 Issue 10 Co Coromandel Town mm FR un ity 1 EE Ma ga zin e Founded and owned by the Coromandel Town Business Association since 1996 Coromandel Pier Concept PAGE 4 New owner PG 5 Prize pie PG 10 Log truck visit PG 25 2 Coromandel Town Chronicle October 2014 Welcome to the Coromandel Town Chronicle Cover picture: Coromandel Pier + Railway > The Vision. Illustration by Daniel Kirsch The Coromandel Town Chronicle is published by Jude Publishing Ltd on behalf of the Coromandel Town Business Association. It is delivered free to the Coromandel area. Jude Publishing Ltd PO Box 148, Coromandel 3543 www.coromandeltownchronicle.co.nz If you have any news stories that you’d like included please email [email protected]. 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Deadline for the next issue is 4pm Monday 13 October Disclaimer: The publisher and its editors of the Coromandel Town Chronicle shall not be responsible in any way for opinions expressed in letters and articles contained in the Coromandel Town Chronicle or for loss or damage suffered by anyone in reliance upon the information contained therein. Further, no endorsement of any product or service featured or advertised in the Coromandel Town Chronicle should be implied or assumed. Coromandel Town Business Association Disclaimer: The opinions of the editor do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Coromandel Town Business Association. The Chronicle should be representing all parties and showing a cross section of feedback from the community and we believe this to be the case. The editor of any publication is entitled to a personal opinion and provided this is identified as such then this is acceptable to us. ISSN 1178-721X (Print) ISSN 1179-4895 (Online) Editor’s comments Scott Wynards wanted some space this issue to show Barry Brickell’s concept for “Coromandel Pier” so take time to look at that on page 4 and show your voice if you support it. Here we are in spring and hopefully the summer season will get underway soon and bring money into town. As I write this there are more weather warning on the way and it is pouring with rain. I am looking forward to the weather being more settled so I can get to the beach with the kids. This month the Friday market starts again on the 10th, and the museum reopens on the 25th for Labour Weekend, see calendar for more. Debbie Letters Dear Readers, The Coromandel Recreational Fishing Club held its AGM on 27 July. Some of our present committee have been running the club for the past 10 years and wanted to step aside and have a break, hoping that others in the club would take up the lead rolls. We run 4-5 competitions a year with 130 members annually. With a dedicated committee of around 10 people, this is not a huge commitment, but we couldn’t get anyone to put their hand up for any of the positions. As everyone knows, if you go to any club or committee AGM in Coromandel, you will be asked to help out for the next year’s running. Because the president, secretary and treasurer are all standing down this year, we have to have people step up and take over the running of the club. Over the years we have had our share of critics on what we are doing right and wrong. Now is your chance to change things and run it as you think it should be. It’s time for someone to stand up and “put their money where their mouth is” so to speak. As we didn’t have enough support on 27 July we suspended our AGM and will reconvene it at 3pm on 12 October at the Admirals Arms Hotel. We hope that all of you who would like to see your fishing club continue will come along, so together we can come up with a solution that will enable the club to keep going. We don’t want to see the club go into recess but that is what is going to happen if some people don’t come forward. As the saying goes, “use it or lose it”. If you would like to know what is involved please don’t hesitate to give one of us a ring: Aaron (07) 866 8797 or Kim 021 866 879. Please save our fishing club. From Kim Brett, on behalf of the executive of the Coromandel Recreational Fishing Club Spring By Beryl van Donk Poetry SPOT All the earth is singing, Spring is in the air. New buds thrusting upwards from earth that once was bare, Spring is a new beginning for it brings both hope and joy to look forward to the future, perhaps it’s Nature’s little ploy. The soft emerald green of pastures, treetops that kiss the sky, blossoms in gay abandon, Have you ever wondered why? It is the season of all new life, all nature at her best to ensure life goes on forever, in this world we are greatly blessed So join me now in friendship and together sing this song that if we follow closely we’ll find she never does go wrong. Dear Debbie, Good on you Daniel Kirsch! Your article “Paper Beats Computer Screens” hit the nail on the head. This society’s unreasoning reliance on computer screens to solve all our problems is pitiful. Not owning a computer does not stop my observation of use by others where the superficial passing of screen after screen shows how little depth there is to the reading. Then there are the “glitches” where entire passages are lost. Or power outages that make an e-device redundant once the battery goes flat. This is so unlike paper at a cent a page, that can be carried anywhere, doesn’t need to be activated (booted-up), and can be marked for instant reference. The present emphasis on keyboard use in schools makes me wonder if present pupils have been taught how to efficiently form letters and write prose legibly. In the past, writing lessons in the lower half of primary schools were an important part of fitting children with a lifetime skill. Pressing buttons is not a replacement for the ability to pen notes in a book at a reasonable speed for rereading. Like most skills, handwriting needs instruction and practice. Are modern pupils proficient in this or has the love affair with computers gobbled up the teaching time? Paper is biodegradable and made form a renewable resource. Can we say the same for computers? Sincerely, Peter H Wood, RD5 Thames Send letters to the Coromandel Town Chronicle, PO Box 148, Coromandel 3543 or email to [email protected]. Contributions should be kept short, and should not exceed 350 words. They must include name, address and telephone number. The editor reserves the right to reject letters or edit them for clarity and space. Coromandel Town Chronicle Dear Editor, In response to Steve Greaves’s letter last month, I too have been dealing with IAG’s “preferred repairer” policy for the last seven years or so. As Steve pointed out, you have every right to insist that your local supplier or tradesman completes any work on an insurance claim, or at least is given the chance to quote. Call me first and I will talk you through the process. Please support local business. Thank you, Mike Barton, Coromandel Glass Dear Debbie, I just wanted to compliment the team at CILT’s Education & Training Centre on the Amazing Race they organised for Adult Learners’ Week. They did such a great job of creating a fun, challenging and educational experience for the participants. Thanks also to the wonderful businesses that participated by testing us – and punishing us when we were unable to answer the questions. I look forward to doing it again next year! Natalie Blasco, Red Team, Coromandel Dear Editor, I welcome Ross Gardner’s letter (Sept ’14) as part of an ongoing discussion on sustainable land use in the northern Coromandel that also gives us an economic base to live from. I have a more nuanced view of land damage caused by extreme weather than Ross may realise. I am well aware that the landforms of very steep volcanic valleys on the Port Jackson side of Te Moehau were a factor in the damage caused by the extreme rainfall. And there are times when extreme weather events overwhelm any type of landscape on the peninsula. I have also seen forested areas damaged by heavy rains in the past. But it is not far from reality that land use influences the extent of damage caused by extreme weather. I have driven the Port Jackson road countless times (yes, even in a white ute) over the decades, and observed and been aware of land use practices that have contributed to the level of damage in other years and this year. I would also add Kelvin’s comments in the same issue of the Chronicle. On one point Ross is completely wrong – I have no wish to shut down the farming at Port Jackson. I do have a big-picture view of environmentally sustainable land use that enhances the natural values of this area and provides an economic base to support us living here (something that I would like to write about in the future) that includes the present forms of animal farming. But that doesn’t preclude being smarter and improving some of the methods of land use. On a personal note: I have not tramped all of Te Moehau but I have climbed the Te Hope track several times in the past when it was open, climbed from the Stony Bay side and spent a bit of time on the flanks of the mountain. I have lived inside the forest at Port Charles and at Colville. I help run traplines for pests. I don’t consider myself a hunter but over the decades I have shot possums, goats, rabbits, magpies and mynahs. I grew up next to a farm and lived and worked on farms in Taranaki before coming to the northern Coromandel. I am not a car-bound conservationist. Tony Wasley, Colville Response from Ross Gardner on the above: I am afraid Tony Wasley misses the whole point of my letter that you need to go up the mountain to see the devastation caused by the slips in the native bush. Not the fact that you were up there ten years ago. Dear Debbie, I cannot speak highly enough of the care given to me in the hospital wing of Phoenix House. We are truly blessed to have such a facility here in Coromandel. Every member of the staff who attended to me were not only efficient in their tasks but thoughtful and caring. They also had a sense of humour which is as it tells us in Proverbs “A Merry heart doeth good like a medicine. This is so uplifting when one is ill. I think St. Paul in his letter to the Philippians says it all for me: “I thank my God for every remembrance of you”. Sincerely, Beryl Van Donk, Coromandel Dear Debbie, We are wondering why there was no correspondence from Reihana Robinson and John Veysey in the last Chronicle. These two tireless campaigners for the truth represent an increasing groundswell of people who appreciate their thorough research, astute observations and their very real concerns regarding DOC and Regional Council activities. Hopefully we will see them in print again in the next issue. Yours sincerely, Diana Halstead, Te Mata October 2014 Events October – see back page. November Sat 1 – The Cranleigh K2 Road Cycling Classic. Sat 1 – Te Rerenga School Pet Day (see ad pg 27). Sun 2 – CLAIM special meeting (see pg 31). 6-16 – Coromandel Embroiderers Guild exhibition (see pg 15). Sat 22 – The Great Cranleigh Kauri Run – 13km, 23km, 32km and 76km off road running events. December Sat 6 – Santa Parade. If you have an event to feature in the Chronicle calendar, then email [email protected] with the details. Steelcraft Ltd Precision and general engineering Steve Norris Paul Baylis 75 Wharf Rd Coromandel Phn/Fax 866 7710 W A N T NATIVE NURSERY & EDIBLES WAITAIA RD, KUAOTUNU A wide range of beautiful natives, palms and fruit trees. Potting mix, compost, mulch, chook manure. Open Thursday- Sunday 9- 5, everyday of school & public holidays, and also by phone appointment Please phone Claire & Colin Hill 07 869 5910 3 4 Coromandel Town Chronicle October 2014 Coromandel Pier + Railway > The Vision The pier will be relatively low cost to build and maintain, with minimal environmental risk and a small environmental footprint. The business will be operated by a non-profit community organisation with all profits used for maintenance and improvements as well as for local environmental and community based projects. We are no longer looking at Patukirikiri Reserve for the train station in town, but are in discussions with the owners of the old Moehau Tearooms site. The tracks will run along the roadside. Any development in the harbour inevitably has implications for all of Coromandel, not only those actively using the harbour at present. This vision avoids the risks and costs associated with dredging in a contaminated harbour. It offers a solution that is inclusive of all active users, all other people, and the environment. With the proposed developments at Sugar Loaf and Furey’s Creek3, current marine users’ needs will be met. This vision goes beyond just meeting needs – it looks at creating an iconic landmark befitting our unique environment and town’s character, and which will become an asset for the town, community, and wider region. We are applying for funding through the Lotteries Commission’s Significant Project Fund4 and the Tourism Growth Partnership5. > railway > gateway > our way walkway The vision of the Coromandel Pier is to create a destination, a community asset and a unique landmark for Coromandel that will stand alone. 0m 120 end of old wharf �clip-on’ pier wooden board and pile extension to existing wharf will create adequate space for all users boardwalk communal space A narrow gauge railway running the length of the pier from a railway station in town to the covered platform/ferry terminal on the pier in the harbour. Two or more trains can operate simultaneously with each train able to carry approximately 40 people. During train operation hours the pier is closed to cars (except in special cases). When the train is not present the entire 4m deck is available for pedestrians and service vehicles. The railway also has a highly practical reason: it allows pier engineering to be much less involved than for heavy weights like tour busses. Coromandel Pier + Railway = the way forward. charter boat dock recreational pontoon leased dock day car park casual berthing all tide berthing for boats of 2m draft or less casual dock casual mooring Dock House public space m train terminus 100 m Dock House potential future marine education facility and event centre 50 Auckland ferry breakwater 2 casual mooring 200 m breakwater 1 200 m 2 x 200 metre curved breakwater barriers to the South and South West creating a sheltered anchorage on both sides of the platform and end of the jetty walkway illustration: Daniel Kirsch train sculpture small boat hire Shore House old wharf sculpture 4 m x 800 m wooden or concrete post & beam structure with open wooden decking, wooden safety rails along either side gateway flexible approach allowing berthing facilities to be added as demand and finances allow, reducing risk and intitial capital input sculpture train terminus in town located on town side of bridge (site to be confirmed), will include local history, cultural and arts-centre, tourist information, courtyard n note: draft concept only tow p The Coromandel Pier Footnotes and more info available on website: coromandelpier.wordpress.com p The vision of the Coromandel Pier is to create a destination, a community asset and a unique landmark for Coromandel that will become a significant tourist attraction and aquatic gateway to the peninsula. It will greatly enhance the recreational and inspirational appeal of the whole peninsula for national and international visitors and the local community. The pier will provide valuable amenity facilities with design focusing on entertainment, recreation, education and culture. It will have a railway, car access (outside of train operating hours), pedestrian walkway/cycleway and will be a platform for local art and local businesses, Maori culture, and conservation. It will provide access and transport to the ferry, charter boats and recreational boats. Shelter and recreational spaces along its length will facilitate fishing, swimming and picnicking. A similar pier/rail/aquarium project in Busselton, Australia has proven highly successful in boosting sustained growth and development in a more remote setting than Coromandel, attracting over 400,000 visitors a year2. The success of DCR railway with over 70,000 visitors per year and over a million train tickets sold to date is testament to the commercial viability of this proposal. These funds can potentially cover up to two thirds of the total cost of this project, estimated at around $18 million. Following the last public meeting, Mayor Leach invited the Pier Working Group to meet with the economic development committee to look at funding a business case for this project – good on you Glenn Leach! The Mayor stated at the public meeting that he loves the concept and said that TCDC would fully support us if we could find the funding and he hopes that it happens. Show your support, show your money! Support the pier, give generously! We need to fundraise to help this project develop; any donation is much appreciated. Online transfer to Coromandel Pier Fund, account number 38 9016 0228502 00, or send a cheque to: Coromandel Pier Fund. Post to: Coromandel Pier + Railway Project, 380 Driving Creek Rd, Coromandel 3506. This is a community project; we need your ideas and knowledge to make it work! Please be in touch if you have any questions or suggestions. We’d love to hear from you. Just drop us a line at coromandelpier@gmail. com. We will hold a community workshop at Hauraki House soon. We’ll keep you posted! to By Scott Wynands view larger version of plan: www.coromandelpier.wordpress.com Coromandel Town Chronicle October 2014 Coromandel Town Business Association By Jane Warren Same Store New Owner By Grant Webber I am the new owner of James & Turner, taking over on 1 September, with the retirement of Nolan Goudie. You will still see Nolan in the store for the next few months helping me settle into my roll as the new owner and also helping out over the busier periods. I am also pleased to announce that the current staff are all remaining on board. James & Turner will continue to deliver the quality customer service that it has since 1889. Nolan has known the Webber family for many years, first working with my brother Earle, then my father Harry at Dalgety’s in Thames. I grew up on the Hauraki Plains, finished school at Hauraki Plains College in Ngatea before beginning a service technician apprenticeship in Thames, where I first gained retail experience. I then completed a full electrical apprenticeship, and have worked around the North and South Islands and overseas. I have been visiting Coromandel since childhood and have owned property in the area for several years. When the opportunity of taking over the business from Nolan presented itself, I worked hard to make it happen and now with the ownership of James & Turner, am excited to finally settle permanently with my partner Terry Adams into the community. JAMES & TURNER 2014 LTD &)3().'s-!2).%s4//,3s30/2437%!2 0!).4s(!2$7!2%s')&47!2% '!2$%.).' RSHIP OWNE W E N R UNDE GRANT WEBBER [email protected] 0H &AX 0/"OX#OROMANDEL 131 KAPANGA RD COROMANDEL TOWN August saw good attendance at our AGM and our current committee was unanimously re-elected. Chairperson Brenda Kelsey; Vice-chair and Treasurer Karen McMillan; Secretary Sooz Lysaght; Jan Autumn, and other committee members Jane Warren and Wailin Elliott. We have all had a chance for a breather after the Illume Festival and we are now planning the next one in July next year. We are appealing for anyone with creative ideas, no matter how small or grandiose, or with time to donate, to contact one of the committee members as we look forward to an amazing festival next year. After another long, difficult winter we also wish to encourage all businesses in Coromandel town to think about joining the Coromandel Town Business Association. It always surprises me when I go to events and functions, that in a small town like ours there is such a large number of people who haven’t met each other before. This organisation is a great way to meet other business owners and to create strong networks to grow our businesses. We would also like to encourage our community to support all our local businesses. Isn’t it better to support local businesses and keep our hard-earned money circulating in our town rather than financing giant multi-national or international companies by shopping elsewhere? We have many talented tradespeople and top quality restaurants. Our shops have products for all ages and requirements and we also minimise our carbon footprint if we are not all travelling over to Whitianga or down to Thames to do our shopping. It is possible to do all your Christmas shopping in this town and we would like to encourage everyone to think about doing this and keeping our local businesses running. If you would like to contact us please send an email to [email protected] Pepper Tree RESTAURANT & BAR Wednesday 1st October @ 6pm Spy Valley Wine Tasting ~ matched w dishes $35 per person, numbers limited. Bookings to be made through Golddiggers 07 866 8380. Exciting new Spring Menus All Day Brunch ~ including new season scallops & whitebait. Dinner ~ try the Beef & Lamb dishes entered for the Hallmark of Excellence Bookings Essential 07 866 8211 [email protected] 5 6 Coromandel Town Chronicle October 2014 in trouble – her fun drinking offer? Should the library offer other services, habit had slowly morphed such as a newspaper reading room, Wifi By Raewyn McKinney into an obsessive hunger for connection, or more activities for children? It is very cheering to see spring has arrived; wine. One bottle a night was Should the library run more raffles, fewer maybe the temperatures are not yet as high never quite enough. When she raffles, have more or less frequent book sales, as we might like but it is great to see flowers tried to cut down, she found or offer more information on local events? in the garden, blossoms on the trees, and it nearly impossible to have Around the world libraries are branching lambs running on the new grass. Spring, of an alcohol-free day. Everyone out into new activities due to the effect course, also means Daffodil Day, and the around could see her drinking, technological advances have had on people’s library was pleased to support this endeavor but no one realised what a reading habits. Does the Coromandel by selling tickets in the Daffodil Day raffle. I serious problem it was. community feel their library is being left believe another successful day was held, and Anzac Girls by Peter behind in the modern age or are people congratulations go to Robyn for organising Rees. By the end of the Great happy with the current blend of popular everything. War, forty-five Australian library books and local information? Written On 9 September, the library was pleased and New Zealand nurses had feedback is welcome and can be dropped in to be a “station” for the Amazing Race run died on overseas service and to the library at any time, or respond verbally by the Coromandel Independent Living over two hundred had been decorated. These by phoning Carlene Carmichael or myself. Trust for Adult Learners’ Week. Speaking were the women who left for war looking New arrivals in the library this month as a member of one of the teams, this was for adventure and romance but were soon include new junior and young adult titles, an entertaining way to spend a morning, and confronted with challenges for which their plus many new offerings from popular a fun way to learn more local history. Well civilian lives could never have prepared authors such as Sarah-Kate Lynch, Stella done to the CILT team and the sponsors. them. Rimington, Gerald Seymour, The library is happy to support such local Don’t forget our book repair service is Chris Ryan and Michael initiatives. available to rescue treasured books that are Robotham. While mentioning activities the library starting to show their age. We have also purchased: has supported lately, the committee is still The Wolf of Wall Street Library hours are: 10am to 1pm on Monday, very much aware that we run the Coromandel by Jordan Belfort. By day he Tuesday and Thursday; 10am to 4pm on Community Library, and we therefore made thousands of dollars a Wednesday and Friday; and 10am to 12 value the input of the local community. We minute. By night he spent it noon Saturday welcome feedback. Are you a member of the as fast as he could, on library? If not, why not? Are there things you drugs, sex, and internaSeasons Poem think the library should be doing differently? tional globetrotting Do you support the library being involved in Mrs D is Going By Nathan Davies, UK local activities such as the Amazing Race? Without by Lotta (grandson of Julie and Paul Swanwick) Are you happy with the range of books on Dann. Lotta Dann was Snow comes when winter’s here. Flowers grow when spring is near. We are happy as summer comes. When apples fall we put up our thumbs. Put on our coats when winter’s here. Seeds grow when snow goes. As summer’s here we chill our toes. When autumn’s back we say goodbye to the golden sun. But that doesn’t mean we can’t have fun. OV E R 15 Y E AR S IN C OROMAND EL Goodbye! 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The issues are also numerous but I must say I am inspired by the widespread commitment to the area. The rally at the Karangahake Gorge against New Talisman mining in the conservation park was notable for the number of people from the northern Coromandel. Carloads of people arrived from Colville, Kuaotunu, Whitianga, Manaia and Coromandel which shows the strength of feeling about protecting the environment. Coromandel Watchdog, Greenspot Guardians and other groups show true leadership and we are lucky to have a new generation organising for positive change. The northern Coromandel has had a tough winter but the people remain active on community issues. I have been inspired by the meetings I had with people who give up their lives to reduce pests and weeds. These champions of biodiversity are underfunded and stretched to their limit trying to save the kiwi population amongst other vulnerable species. I have been deeply impressed by the people in Whitianga who are challenging Oceania, the owners of “Whitianga Continuing Care” not to cut the staff hours and thus the standards of elder care which give dignity and safety to our elders. I am helping them to remind Oceania that our community values the skilled and dedicated staff and their care of our families and we reject the cuts. Another inspiration is the proposal for the Coromandel Pier which came from the unique vision of Barry Brickell. Instead of digging up the toxic mud and turning Coromandel Harbour into a carbon copy of Pauanui or Mission Bay, the pier and railway idea could become a wonderful asset just like Driving Creek has proven to be. We can be smart and support the local economy by welcoming visitors with something extraordinary and in keeping with the culture of the western side of the peninsula and its harbours and hillsides. It just takes some vision and imagination rather than a stereotypical response to the ferry issues that have arisen. One of the most sobering issues in our region is the threat to Tikapa Moana/ Hauraki Gulf if intensive agriculture continues to pollute it via the Waihou and Piako rivers. The inner waters have been described by the research scientists as at risk of becoming a dead zone! This is a warning that we are approaching a crisis for the whole of the Gulf and all the biodiversity and food that it provides for us. We have to speak out on these issues if we want to honour the next generation and we have to act collectively. I am committed to supporting the community leaders who are taking action on these issues. We all need to support them! Coromandel town is home to award winning pie maker Treang Mak (Jin) who is owner of Munchies Bakery in Wharf Road. Jin won a silver award in the New Zealand Supreme Pie Award 2014 for his chicken and vegetable pie. Previously he has won awards for his mince and gravy pie and also his vegetarian pie. Jin came to New Zealand from rural Cambodia and completed his baking training In Auckland. He owned the Pie Mania Bakery in Auckland for several years but moved to Coromandel town with his wife so they could raise their family here. Munchies is open for business between 5.30am and 5.00pm seven days a week. Jin is looking forward to your next visit and hopes you try a chicken and vegetable pie or one of his creamy mussel chowder pies so you can be the judge. RSA News By Ian Franklyn, President Since my last newsletter we have lost two of our RSA stalwarts, Neil Fenwick and Shorty Turner. Both served in the Pacific Islands in the last years of WW2. Both were Life Members of Coromandel RSA. This leaves our Club with only 3 surviving members from the Second World War. On 11 October we will be hosting the Patriots Motorcycle Club. Patriots members are all ex servicemen and they will be holding a short memorial service at the War Memorial at 2.30pm. Coromandel RSA members are requested to attend the service (Medals) and the social hour at the Club afterwards. Recently it was decided to discontinue the complimentary sausage rolls/ cheese/buscuits in order to control costs. At a subsequent meeting a decision was made to reinstate complimentary food and that raffle funds be used to cover the costs. Bar prices remain the same. Metal poppy badges and Fields of Rembrance crosses are now on sale at the Club. We also have a range of designer RSA clothing which we can order for you; catalogue on the notice board. Timely quotes - A land without memories is a people without liberty. – Gen Robert E Lee - The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. – Edmund Burke. Come and try our freshest FARM FRESH OYSTERS MUSSELS AND FLOUNDER fish & chips in town ICECREAMS Phone through for your order now 866 8028 or visit our retail shop 7 days a week from 8:30am. You can also bring in your own caught fish and we’ll cook on your behalf. Coromandel Oyster Co Ltd Purveyors of all things seafood ICE AND BAIT GREAT RANGE OF DRINKS – NEW LIPTON’S LAUNCH: STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI AND MOJITO 1611 SH25, Tiki Road, Coromandel town (07) 866 8028 Coromandel Town Chronicle Community Gardens October 2014 Coromandel Town Information Centre By Louis Kittleson By Sandra Wilson Spring is just about here with the coming of the Equinox on 23 September. The sun is shining directly on the equator and our days and nights are about equal, but not for long as the sun crosses the equator and our days grow longer. The night sky recedes and the earth begins to speak again of daffodils, tulips, jonquils, and other flower bulbs. In our native bush puawānanga leads the way, heralding the breaking of winter. Kōwhai has just broken into flower along with rangiora. The bees are busy and lambs are feeding from their moms. We have been busy at the gardens preparing for the spring planting. Now is the time to start sowing all of your summer crops. We are aiming to plant out heaps of pumpkin this year. They are such an exciting plant with so many varieties. In the past, we have planted different varieties such as Crown, Jarrahdale and Marina di Chiogga. They all look so beautiful at harvest and their flesh is warm in colour reminding us of the summer months in the depths of winter. Pumpkins are believed to have originated in North and South America and only began to spread around the planet with trade and exploration. If you can’t get excited about pumpkins then grow a Hue and make your own calabash, or grow a Luffa and make your own scrubbing brush. For a different trip, grow a zucchini Costasta Romanesco and fry the the male flowers dipped in batter to eat. Stop by the community gardens every Thursday afternoon if you are interested in learning to grow your own food. By the time you read this article our free Wifi will be up and running, which is great news and just before the busy season starts. This would not have been possible without the generous support and backing from Coromandel Area School whom we are most thankful to. Do you live in or around Coromandel town? Do you have three hours to spare once a week or once a fortnight? Do you enjoy interacting with people from all over the world? Have you thought of becoming a volunteer? If you’d like to talk further about what is involved, give us a call or pop in and see either myself or Natalie. We would love to hear from you. It’s a great time to get out and rediscover our beautiful walks in and around town. Remember to clean your shoes especially if you have walked the Kauri Grove, Kauri Block and Long Bay Walks as Kauri Die Back is a real threat. Its spores are said to be transported by soil so ensure you clean all dirt off your walking shoes after bush walks and use the boot cleaning stations at the walks, if available. This is a big help towards stopping the spread of this horrendous disease. At the Information Centre we can: book your InterCity bus travel; book 360 Discovery Ferry; provide basic photocopying (black-and-white A4 only); provide passport applications; sell tickets for Coromandel Players and Coromandel Music Society events; collect entries for the Museum photo competition. If you are in a community group and you are holding an event of any kind pop in and see us as it is free to advertise in our centre. Upcoming events for October Sunday 5: Save Kiwi Golf Tournament (Coromandel Golf Course). Friday 10: The Friday Market opens again from 8am outside The Pepper Tree. Thursday 16: Coromandel Music Society presents Loren Barrigar and Mark Mazengarb, guitarists. Sunday 26: Kiwi Spring Festival at Tangiaro Kiwi Retreat; Top-to-Top fun run/walk, fundraiser for Coro St John at Top Pub Until next time, take care. Coromandel Auckland Ferry timetable and fares 1 SEPTEMBER 2014 - 2 NOVEMBER 2014 Regular Faresto Auckland Coromandel Departs Auckland: Pier 4 F S S Adult Child Senior Family 1 Sept - 25 Sept M T W T 6.00pm* 8.45am 8.45am One way $57.00 $34.50 $45.50 - 26 Sept - 2 Nov 6.30pm 8.45am 8.45am Open return $92.00 $56.50 $83.00 $240.50 Departs Waiheke Island (Orapiu) to Coromandel (approximate times) 1 Sept - 25 Sept Regular Faresto Waiheke Island (Orapiu) Coromandel 9.50am 9.50am 7.35pm 9.50am 9.50am 1 Sept - 25 Sept 1.00pm* 4.30pm 4.30pm 26 Sept - 2 Nov 8.45pm 4.30pm 4.30pm 26 Sept - 2 Nov Departs Coromandel: Hannafords Wharf *This service is operated by shuttle bus not ferry. Public holidays operate on a Sunday timetable. In the event of cancellations 360 Discovery may arrange alternative transport arrangements. A ferry bus shuttle will transfer you to and from Coromandel Town (Samuel James Reserve car park) and Hannafords Wharf. There is no additional fare for this service. Customers can connect to/from destinations around the Coromandel Peninsula using a shuttle operated by Coromandel Adventures. Bookings can be made through 360 Discovery. Timetables and fares are correct at time of printing. 360 Discovery reserves the right to change fares and departures without notice. Adult Child Senior Family One way $37.00 $22.50 $33.50 - Open return $62.00 $37.50 $56.00 - Child definiton is 5-15 years inclusive. Family definition is 2 adults + 2 children. Senior definition is 65+ years. 09 307 8005 360discovery.co.nz Daily sailings in summer. Visit 360discovery.co.nz for more information. 11 12 Coromandel Town Chronicle October 2014 Education & Training Centre Office hours: 9.30am - 3pm Our website: www.cilt.org.nz Contact: Hiria Tukerangi/Patricia Mikaere phone: 07-866-7050 visit: Education Training Centre, 90 Tiki Road, Coromandel email: [email protected] Adult Learners’ Week (ALW) He Tangata Matauranga Street Scrabble & Business House Thank you all for having a go and keeping it fun; this year a carving has been donated by Arthur Ashby who is completing the Maori Carving Course with Windy Harrison. This will be presented to the highest business house scorer of ALW scrabble this year; a total of 85 people participated which is fantastic! Thank you Bridget from Weta for also donating prizes for the Scrabble. Business House Winner: Debra Dickson from Moon Salon with SPOKED 33 points 2nd place: Regan Aikin, from Anchor Lodge with FIXER - 32 points 3rd place equal: Jodie McCall, from BNZ with POTTED - 27 points 3rd place equal: John Gaffikin-Cowen from Budgeting Services with IXIA, ZIT, TI - 27 points. Street Scrabble Winner: Carol Anderson from Matamata with LOPED & DREARY - 50 points 2nd place: Harrison Renata GAZE, GO, AX, EN - 45 points 3rd place Equal: Jo Notman with JAILED 30 points 3rd place Equal: Daniel Dudsen with EQUIP - 30 points Spot Prizes Marlene Johnson and Gaye Berghan – Most enthusiastic participants. Liz Cameron and Angie Fraei – for Sportsmanship - EGO Admirals Arms - Best Word - BEERS Top Pub - DINE Judy Bronlund won the Scattergories prize for having the most original words The Amazing Race On Tuesday the Amazing Race took place. Four teams journeyed through the township, solved clues to get from one station to another, answered historical questions on Coromandel in the 1800’s, and, if answers were incorrect, performed penalties at these stations. First: The Work Co-op, also won the Song Star Award. Second: The Orange team, also won the Poets Award. Third: The Red team, also won the Clever Cookies Award. We thank our local businesses who supported this event and for their generous donations of team prizes. These businesses were: The Pepper Tree, Umu Café, Success Café, Richardsons Real Estate, Stapleton’s, Coromandel Community Library, James and Turner Ltd., Coromandel Pharmacy, Information Centre, Four Square, Gold Diggers and the Star and Garter. Random Puzzle Drop On Wednesday the Random Puzzle Drop took place. Samantha Sutton won the individual prize for achieving 19/30 correct answers in the word puzzle Bridget Jane and Angela Kite won the team prize for 28/30 correct answers in the word puzzle. Thank you to all who participated in our Adult Learners’ Week. Make sure to join the fun in 2015! October Courses Time Management Come to this one-day course to learn practical ways on how to manage your time effectively and achieve the outcomes you want. This delivery of this course is subject to number of enrolments. Tutor: Workwise - Maxine Warner Venue: St. John Ambulance Hall, Coromandel Date: Wednesday 22 October Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm Cost: $50 November Courses Electronic Music Production Felicity Harper won the Word Finder puzzle with 37 words made from FRUSTRATION Take advantage of this rare opportunity to mix sounds and create music electronically. Tutor: Matt Sephton Venue: ETC Start Date: Tues 4 Nov Duration: 4 weeks Time: 10 am – 12pm Cost: $40 Video Editing Lou Rust won the 10 by 10 Multiplication Grid puzzle with an accuracy score of 99/100 Take advantage of this rare opportunity to edit your video footage saved on your phone or on your camcorder. Tutor: James Muir Venue: ETC Start Date: To be confirmed Coromandel Town Chronicle Coromandel Independent Living Trust (CILT) Resource Centre October 2014 The Bizarre By Carlene Carmichael By Rebecca Toon The Coromandel Senior Settlement Trust would like to thank the community A weekend with for its outstanding support during our 2013/14 year, either with donated goods Aotearoa’s future changemakers or by shopping at the Bizarre. We have been truly humbled by the amount I recently attended an awesome event in Auckland with of excellent quality goods donated to the shop, much of which comes in, is hundreds of young people up to good things all over priced, put out for sale and is purchased within a very short time. Having Aotearoa. The event, Festival for the Future (www.festivalEftpos available for shoppers as well as being on the web and Facebook has forthefuture.org.nz) is dedicated to young social entrepreimproved the shops’ profile considerably. Such is the value of the Bizarre to neurs, people with a passion to make positive changes in their our Coromandel and Colville communities and to the many visitors who call communities. The festival was a mix of listening to inspiring in each day knowing there are bargains to be found. As in past years, income speakers and attending workshops to learn new skills. from the Bizarre after all costs have been paid will be distributed back to local There were some incredible speakers and music and dance groups applying under the Trust’s donation programme. performances. 15 year old Taylor Finderup shared her two year I recently reread the history of the Bizarre from its early beginnings as journey to get shark fin fishing banned in New Zealand. Laura the Anglican Bizarre in 1965 to 1989 when it was purchased by the Trust. O’Connell Rapira from RockEnrol spoke about the movement It documents the unity of a remarkable group of people, their strength, she started to encourage young people to vote through music dedication and commitment to achieve a goal (namely the Anglican Church and parties. And Yvonne Taufa from the Cinderella Project Hall) and upon doing so, deciding to carry on with the Anglican Bizarre as it explained how school girls in South Auckland are being was prospering. The name “The Bizarre” was given to the shop by the local connected with lovingly donated dresses from around the minister at the time, because of the weird and wonderful things sold there. country and having their hair and make-up done for free for The Bizarre continued to do well, so much so that a new building was built their balls and how special this makes them feel. and added onto in 2011 to accommodate its expansion. We do owe a debt of I taught a yoga class as part of the festival which was a gratitude and sincere thanks to those earlier people. Their legacy will always great experience, with many people trying it out for the first remain in The Bizarre and will never be forgotten. time! As in those earlier times The Bizarre continues to work for the community, The festival was very inspiring; I have brought back lots perhaps in a slightly different way, because of administrative changes and of great ideas for CILT and Coromandel! legal requirements, but the vision is still the same. Tiki House Resource Centre, - the “one stop shop” Our very sincere thanks to Jackie and Debbie for the efficient management The Resource Centre offers a wide range of services of the shop. It always looks great and is a pleasure to shop in. We have including: two free computers for local residents to use, an awesome group of volunteers who give us hours of their time to assist transport assistance to hospital appointments for holders and serve in the shop. Our very sincere thanks to you all. The Bizarre is of Community Services Cards, information on health and recognised as being unique by many; its history confirms that. Thank you all community services, bookings for the mobility van to Thames for your support. each Thursday, photocopying and scanning and rooms for locals to see government and non-government representatives like IRD and Maori Land Court. We are based in Tiki House (behind the Four Square). Come and check us out! Contact: Rebecca Toon, Resource Centre Co-ordinator, Tiki House, 45 Tiki Road. Hours: 9am to 3pm Monday - Friday Ph/Fax (07) 866 8358. 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What I had wanted to say is that Rewi Browne, who has been with Te Ahi Kaa since 2008, has now moved on. He left on 21 August, and we wish him all the best for his future. The workers at Te Ahi Kaa are Nadine Wishnowsky, Bobbi Jo Hamon, and I, soon to be joined by a replacement for Rewi. We will publish the worker’s name in the next Chronicle. We are running a series of wananga/workshops called “Raising Totara!” and so far we have completed two, in a series of six. The next one is to be noho marae (sleep over) at Harataunga Marae, Kennedy Bay, sometime in October. The purpose of the wananga is to strengthen connections and relationships among whanau and individuals. It is aimed at the restoration and repairing of relationships and the recovery of mana. Most of all it’s about planning for the future and daring to dream. Anyone who is interested may contact us (details below). The wananga is free of charge. Nga mihi nui. We are providers of whanau/family focused services that promote the welfare and safety of tamariki/children, offer counselling services for whanau/family and individuals, and we deliver programmes and wananga that support whanau/families. Mon – Fri, 9am – 3pm. Call in to chat or make an appointment. Tiki House, 45 Tiki Road, phone (07) 866 8558, email [email protected] Animal Rescue Thames By Alice and John Parris Firstly purrs and bunts from the rescue kitties for the donations of food and bedding. Also to Goldfields Womens Institute who collected through their roll call, cat food and bedding. We truly appreciate your generosity to our rescue kitties. We are still short of newspaper. With the new bins we can’t just stop on the side of road and pick up bundles of papers, so if anyone has newspapers we would love them! The papers can be either boxed or tied in bundles and left at Noel’s Panel Worx in Cochrane Street, opposite the Workingman’s Club. We have rehomed nothing, and taken in nothing. It is at that frustrating point where we urgently need homes for our older felines, most now ebbing into being cats of one year old. We have four that are seven months old. All desexed, wormed, deflead and waiting patiently for that forever home without small kids and a more rural setting. Garfary our gold tabby is still with us and • Bobcats • Skip Bins • Excavators • Chaindigger • Septic Tank Cleaning [email protected] It has come to my attention that there is a new piece of regulation coming into affect adventure tourism businesses. As of November 1, it will be against the law for any adventure operators who meet certain criteria to do business unless they have had a safety audit and been accredited by one of five Work Safe auditors. Small kayak and diving businesses, for example, are being charged $3,000 to $4,000 for an audit, a cost that small busineses can not afford. The new regulations do not cover hire businesses, just guiding businesses. Any business, regardless of whether they know anything about kayaking or not, will still be able to hire kayaks off a beach and send untrained people out to sea. But if you provide any tuition and gudiance then you have to be audited. I know which business is likely to see more people getting into risky situations. It’s interesting that there have been no reported deaths involving sea kayaking tour operations yet in the last year we have had a death as a result of a kayak rental. Regulation could be counter-productive with operators not providing advice that people need and making it a less safe industry. The government say they are commited to professionalising the adventure activities sector and lifting safety standards across the board. While this is all very well and good in principle, the cost of the regulation will close down small businesses and those with passion, which is sad for an industry which is very much part of the New Zealand holiday experience. is such an awesome cat he should be in a new forever home of his own. We had a very, very promising visit, half hour spent chatting about Garfary. They had said they would be back after school, but they never returned which is really frustrating but is something we have accepted that people will just come and look, then go to another place to view and obviously Garfary wasn’t to be part of their family. Newbies – the last of the estate cats from a dear friend of ours in Rotorua have ended up here as my friend’s husband is returning to the States and the five cats are now with us. Unusual mix – one 16-year-old ginger white; two napoleons (short legs) and both are grand champions, both been best in shows, one a double premier and both five years old and need new homes; also Sophie a six-year-old James Drainage �97 Ltd 1040 Tiki Road, PO Box 13, Coromandel Phone: 866 8308 Fax: 866 7595 Mob: 021 726 850 By Debbie Morgan 1.5 to 12 Tonnes highland fold (bent ears) with long coat. She had to go to the vet for urgent groom; also Mork, a long-leg napoleon variant in a cameo coat. We homed his sister many years ago. So we seek special homes for these delightful furrbabies! All are desexed. Garage sale – Labour weekend, Saturday 25 October – donations of books, crafts, puzzles, etc. Anything in good clean saleable condition will help us help the rescue unit continue our mission of compassion and continue to care for the cats in our care. We are currently with a full unit and financially need a miracle and this garage sale is going to be a massive lifeline to our unit for the cats. Donations can be dropped at Noel’s Panel Worx. Wanted – homes for our felines, winter bedding, garage sale items, cat biscuits, Whiskas and One Purina chicken as we have four cats with allergy to beef! Also canned food/sachets. Meow furr now. For all enquiries purrlease contact Animal Rescue Thames, 532 Thames Coast Road, Te Puru, Thames 3575. (07) 868 2907 Chartered Accountants The Hauraki Taxation Service Limited The only full-time Accountants in Coromandel Town. Sue, Sue and Ann look forward to assisting you with your accounting and taxation needs. Open Monday-Friday 9am-4pm COROMANDEL 07 866 8660 THAMES 07 868 9710 Coromandel Town Chronicle Coromandel Embroiderers Guild Coromandel Budget Advisory Service By Diann Cade By John Gaffikin-Cowan We are definitely seeing a change in the seasons and at the end of September we “spring forward”. As well as altering our clocks, it’s a good time for us to have a good old-fashoned spring-clean. And while we’re throwing out all the rubbish gathered up during the winter months, it’s a great time to examine our financial affairs. What better time to have a good look at the household budget than when we are cutting back on power and heating costs? The food bill too should be less now that there is more and more produce in the gardens, fields and seas around us. Have a think back to the winter and work out what could be done to reduce those costs next time. This can mean looking out for deals on firewood, stocking the shelves and freezers with food or finding ways to insulate the house. These days a great way to save money is by buying over the Internet. Many people use Trade Me and Facebook to pick up a bargain, often excellent but unwanted gifts. There are of course some risks involved in buying secondhand goods. However it is important to remember that as a buyer you still have protection in a private sale if: • the seller has misled you • the seller does not have the right to sell the goods • the product does not comply with safety standards. At the end of the day it is a case of “buyer beware” and so you should carefully examine all the details supplied and question what isn’t being said! Finally a word of thanks for those who have been dropping in containers for use in the Foodbank. Leigh has been delighted with the response but asked to remind you all that her need for them never diminishes. It’s a great way to recycle those old margarine and yoghurt cartons. And please don’t forget, if you’d like a bit of friendly, expert and non-judgemental advice, pop in to our office on Rings Road – we’re here to help. Several of the pieces from the August Mola workshop have already been completed. Fifteen members enjoyed the two days, intent on learning a new technique. We were surprised how much preparation was needed before we could actually embellish the fabric with decorative stitches. The September workshop entitled “Workbooks with Meaning” was a creative workshop to inspire development of individual designs. The workbook is a collection of ideas, of exploration and trialling, incorporating techniques other than stitching. There is printing, dying, rubbing and textures of various materials. Within each theme we chose the possibilities became endless. This month we hand in the year’s finished work in preparation for our Annual Exhibition to be held from 6-16 November at Hauraki House. With the variety of workshops we have had this year there will be a diverse range of work on show. We look forward to sharing what we have done with you. Meantime there will be a few late nights required to finish some details before the work is presented. Our Annual General Meeting is to be held at 10.30am on 5 November at the St John Rooms. For further information about the Coromandel Embroiderers Guild contact our President Jill Wilson (07) 866 7484 The Budget Service is an incorporated society belonging to the New Zealand Federation of Family Budget Services. Our fully trained Advisors provide a totally free, confidential, independent and culturally aware service. Our aim is to help clients take control of their financial affairs, mediating where necessary with creditors and pointing out other possible solutions, all in an absolutely non-judgemental atmosphere. If you want to discuss this or any other problem and wish to make an appointment, the Budget phone number is (07) 866 8351 where you can talk to Anna, Caro, Maureen, Leigh or John. The office at 950 Rings Road is open Monday to Friday 11am-2pm and other times by appointment. 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WHITIANGA COROMANDEL 15 16 Coromandel Town Chronicle October 2014 Daffodil Day By Robyn Dudson, Coromandel Co-ordinator SeniorNet Coromandel On behalf of the Coromandel Branch of the Waikato Cancer Society I would like to thank the folk of Coromandel for their wonderful support of our daffodil stand this year. Also to the many people who helped in so many ways to make this such a success, my most heartfelt thanks. It really was a fun filled few days. The total raised this year is $2878 which includes a $950 donation from the Coromandel Golf Club from their annual Daffodil Day Tournament. Results of the three raffles drawn on the day are: $50 meat pack won by Dulcie Pepper; iced fruit cake won by Judy Bronlund, and Coralie Davies won Ann McNair's lovely painting. We have had a quiet month, but welcome our new members. A couple of uses for our computers over the year are being in contact with family and friends using Google for investigating things and to learn more about the things that we are interested in. If you would like to update your skills, then let us know I am sure we can assist with most IT queries. We talk about computers, iPads smartphones etc, but we also can help with printer and wireless problems. Our October meeting will be on Thursday 23 October, 1.30pm, at Hauraki House Gallery. If you have any queries or would just like to come along and meet us then we will make you most welcome. By Loes Beaver Contact Loes (07) 866 8053 Community knowledge helps shape plan for Hauraki Gulf By Grant Hubbard Feedback gathered from the Coromandel and other Hauraki Gulf and Waitemata Harbour communities is helping to shape a major marine planning exercise for the Hauraki Gulf. Now, communities have another opportunity to have their say. The Hauraki Gulf is considered a national taonga, highly valued by people of all cultures and backgrounds. Earlier this year Sea Change – Tai Timu Tai Pari undertook a series of 27 “Listening Posts” around the Hauraki Gulf, including Coromandel, where people were encouraged to remember what the Gulf was like in the past, how they think it has evolved today, and what their wishes are for its future. “People in these communities have intimate knowledge of the Gulf, its resources and how the marine space works,” said Nick Main, Independent Chairman of the Stakeholder Working Group (SWG) tasked 866 Directory œÀœ“>�`iÊUÊ œÛˆi UÊ7…>�}>«œÕ>ÊU with delivering the Sea Change – Tai Timu Tai Pari marine spatial plan. “We wanted to make sure their knowledge and ideas were captured. “Ultimately Sea Change – Tai Timu Tai Pari is all about improving the Gulf – its ecology, its economy, its mauri – and hence sustaining and improving the health and wellbeing of its communities,” said Mr Main. “The Gulf is a national taonga and we all have a role to play in securing it as a healthy, productive and sustainable resource for all users, now and into the future.” Issues identified during a Listening Post forum in Coromandel included: • a decline in fish and shellfish numbers • sedimentation and water quality issues • boat effluent pollution and rubbish • a lack of facilities for increasing numbers of boats • mangrove encroachment. The knowledge and ideas so far have been summarised into a booklet entitled “The Voices of the Gulf” and are being used by the SWG to inform their work. Both this booklet and a full record of the Listening Post discussions, organised by topic and location, are available for download via the Sea Change – Tai Timu Tai Pari website (www. seachange.org.nz). Following the Listening Posts, the SWG established six issues-based “Roundtables” to break the work of Sea Change – Tai Timu Tai Pari into manageable pieces. Mr Main is encouraging people from Gulf communities to have their say on Roundtable issues through an online survey, open now on http:// seachange.org.nz/SWG-in/Roundtables. Comments collected through the surveys are reported back to the Roundtables each week, to inform their ongoing work. The Roundtables will report back to the Stakeholder Working Group early in 2015. The Sea Change – Tai Timu Tai Pari Hauraki Gulf Marine Spatial Plan, to be produced by September 2015, will balance the needs of Gulf users with the needs of the environment. Mana whenua and key organisations in the Hauraki Gulf area are partners in this project. The plan will not be a legal document, but will guide regulatory authorities and statutory processes. ST CO I L L A PIE UÊ fxÊ>ÊVœ«Þ° VA S UÊ œ�Ì>ˆ�ÃÊ>Ê̅iʏœV>ÊÊ ILA «…œ�iÊ�ՓLiÀÃÊޜÕÊ�ii`° BL UÊ >À}iÊ«Àˆ�ÌÊvœÀÊÊ i>ÃÞÊÀiviÀi�Vi° UÊ >ŽiÃÊ>Ê}Ài>ÌÊ}ˆvÌ° Available from: UÊ-Ì>«i̜�ÃʜvÊ œÀœ“>�`iÊUÊ7ÞÕ�>Ê-ÌÕ`ˆœÃÊUÊ œÀœ“>�`iÊ/œÜ�Ê�vœÀ“>̈œ�Ê i�ÌÀi E Coromandel Town Chronicle Our Coromandel October 2014 17 News from Thames-Coromandel District Council OCTOBER , 2014 Second Public Briefing Meeting Held for Harbour Project A second public project briefing about the Coromandel Harbour project was held on Thursday 11 September, which more than 100 people attended. charter boat and a dredged basin. 2. In tandem with that we’re going to start proceeding with a resource consent application to Sugarloaf. Mayor Glenn Leach and our Coromandel Harbour Project team shared with everyone where we’ve come so far and also what we’ve been listening to and taking into consideration from feedback we’ve received from everyone. 3. Longer term have the potential inclusion of other harbour development. 1. We won’t be commencing with any dredging or development in the Coromandel town side of the harbour (this is the subject of the business case to be developed and signed off by Council). What does this mean? Where to next? The next steps in line with what Council decided at its 13 August meeting are: 1. To develop a business case for a halfmetre deep channel at Furey’s Creek for recreational boating and shallow draft 1. We will continue meeting with the Stakeholders Working Group to get feedback and hear recommendations throughout the project. Cranleigh K2 coming soon 2. We will also keep everyone regularly updated through public meetings and through our project page www.tcdc.govt.nz/coroharbourproject This year marks the 13th anniversary of the Cranleigh K2 cycle race on 1 November. It starts in Coromandel Town and travels in an anticlockwise direction through Thames, Tairua, Whitianga and back to Coromandel Town. Successful Community Grant Recipients Approximately $110k has been distributed to up to 100 not-for-profit and community groups around the district thanks to our Community Board Grants Fund. STAGE 1 Kereta Coromandel-Thames 53km STAGE 2 Kopu-Hikuai Thames-Tairua 53km STAGE 3 Coroglen Tairua-Whitianga 43km STAGE 4 Kuaotunu Whitianga-Coromandel 43km Total 192km For the Coromandel-Colville ward grants went to: ORGANISATION NAME What this doesn’t mean PROJECT GRANT RECOMMENDED Why not give it a go? www.arcevents.co.nz/k2home/ Coromandel RSA ANZAC Ceremonies 2015 $1,000 Kauri 2000 Trust To enhance the entrance to the Kauri Hill walking track $1,500 Coromandel Youth Forum Venue hire and equipment $2,500 Colville Social Service Collective Annual Community Festival $1,000 Coromandel Community Organic Garden To provide garden accessories for volunteers and users $500 Koputauaki Combined Community Centre To assist with resources for kapa haka costumes $500 For testing and maintenance of safety equipment Creative NZ Local Arts Coromandel Sea Rescue $800 October 2014 Funding Round Coromandel Youth Support Assn To assist with administration costs $2,500 Harataunga Beach Road Maintenance to the beach access road for public use $1,500 The Parenting Place – Attitude Youth Division To deliver drug and alcohol programmes to Coromandel Area School Year 10 students $1,000 Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki To assist with the cost of a touch screen health kiosk $500 Thames-Coromandel District Applications are invited from any group, organisation or individual who requires support from the Creative Communities New Zealand local arts funding scheme. Projects that may be considered under this scheme should: Congratulations to all the successful applicants As in every year we had more applicants than allocated funds. ë Advance the development of arts and cultural activities within the community To find out who all the successful applicants were go to www.tcdc.govt.nz/communitygrants ë Take place within the Thames-Coromandel District ë Produce benefits which are largely experienced within the District TCDC/0531 Follow us on Twitter! twitter.com/ourcoromandel www.facebook.com/ ThamesCoromandelDistrictCouncil www.coromandel.govt.nz [email protected] Private Bag, 515 Mackay St, Thames Phone: 07 868 0200 Application forms are available from all TCDC offices or on the Council website: www.tcdc.govt.nz/ccs Applications close at 4pm on Friday, 31 October 2014. 18 Coromandel Town Chronicle October 2014 Museum News By Raewyn McKinney Spring is a time for new beginnings, and it is no different in the museum as we prepare for the new season. We recently had a visit from a representative from Te Papa. It is important to have such visits as they provide feedback, offer a chance to exchange ideas, and give us an opportunity to learn what is happening in other centres. We were very encouraged to get positive comments and support for our initiatives. Work is progressing on our existing displays, and we have many exciting ideas for new displays. We are always pleased to receive support and donations from the public, and are thrilled to have received from Gilbert James the side saddle which Samuel James gave to his wife as a wedding present. Gilbert has been most supportive of our “Success Mine” display and we are very grateful of this further example of his generosity. It is planned to include this saddle in the “Success Mine” display. The display gives a small glimpse of the dangers and hardships suffered by the miners in these gold mines. Looking at the saddle gives anyone not familiar with riding side-saddle an idea of the discomfort endured by the ladies of the day in order to travel around the countryside. Life certainly was a lot more difficult for everyone back then. We have also been donated a painting of a Coromandel street from 1900. This was painted by M Moore in 1973 and donated by the Lunn family on behalf of Harley Dear. We thank them all very much for choosing to support the Coromandel Museum in this way. Dates to remember: 12 October - Field Trip to Waiuku Museum. Leave from the car park opposite the Police Station at 10.00 am or meet at the museum at 1.30pm. Waiuku Museum is situated at 13 King Street, Waiuku, on the Tamakae Reserve beside the Waiuku Estuary. Entry to the museum is $3 per adult and $1 per child. 19 October – Spring cleaning day at the museum. Commencing at 10am, all members welcome. Labour Weekend – The museum will reopen from 1pm to 4pm on Saturday 25 October. We will be open the same hours on Sunday and Monday of Labour weekend, and thereafter from 1pm to 4pm on weekend days until Christmas. Hopefully we will have many new volunteers on deck to help keep the doors open over the summer season. If you missed the Volunteers’ Day Afternoon Tea, held on 20 September, but would be interested to join our roster, please call Sue Wright on (07) 866 8039 for further information. MUSEUM MONTHLY COMPETITION “Who What Where When” Service with a smile Owner/Operator: Jane Warren Phone 07 866 8927 Mobile 021 230 5995 Email [email protected] www.coromandelcabs.co.nz Unfortunately, there was no correct answer for the August competition. The correct answer was the model of a Poppet Head, which is situated outside the Coromandel Museum. This model was constructed by Jim Davies in 1990 for the 150th anniversary of the discovery of gold in Coromandel. It is unfortunate that we have now had two months of competitions without a correct answer. To make life easier, and to enable someone to win the grocery voucher, this month we have a well-known building. In order to go into the draw for the prize, either identify the building, or advise where it is situated; though if you are able to do both, then go ahead. Bring or post your entry to the Information Centre with name and contact details by Friday 31 October 2014. All correct entries will go into a draw for a voucher from Coromandel Four Square. Luxury motel suites with spa baths, SKY TV. Sleep up to 4 people. Plus renovated historic four-bedroom house. Sleeps up to 8 people. View prices and book online www.theolivemotel.co.nz . check-in, unwind, indulge COROMANDEL PLUMBING (1986) LTD PO Box 23, 1740 Tiki Road, Coromandel CRAIG DUDSON 245 Tiki Road, Coromandel Town, 07 866 8966 [email protected] Phone/Fax 866 8814 A/Hrs 866 8837 Plumbing, Drainlaying and Gasfitting Coromandel Town Chronicle Coromandel Patchwork and Quilters By Mary Hickman Only two more meetings, a Christmas luncheon in November and then our Quilt Show at the end of December – well, that is 2014 gone. Now – as each person thinks, hmmm – what have I made this year and would like to put in the Quilt Show. That’s right, we had that class, now where did I put my work or better still have I finished it and if not will it be ready? All of us at some stage have probably thought like this – often things are left and there is a great surge of activity for completion by a certain time. Next year, make a resolution to have things, whatever they are, completed well in time. Yeah, right! Sometimes life is just so busy so we should take “time out” – slow down and enjoy our surroundings and our lives whatever that is for each individual. One quilting project, like one cookie, is never enough! A family is quilted and bound with love and grace. Our meetings 1st and 3rd (& 5th) Mondays 9.30am-4pm, St John rooms, Tiki Road, Coromandel. President Jill (07) 866 7484, treasurer Mary (07) 866 8898 October 2014 Coromandel Lions Club By Lion Lyn Spring has sprung and it is almost time to start thinking about the Christmas Parade, to be held on 6 December, but there is lots happening before then! Sunday 26 October (Labour weekend) will be the fun run starting and finishing at the Top Pub. Should be a great family event! The Lions will be supporting with mussel fritters and sausage sizzle. This is a fundraiser for St John. Coming up in November is the K2 annual cycling event which attracts many more people to our little piece of paradise. That is a day where it pays to plan not to travel! Let’s hope that the weather has settled by then. Our Lions month has been relatively quiet with the usual yummy dinner being well attended. We welcomed members of Grey Power to join us for the evening and got a real insight into what they are all about. If you are over 50 you may want to check it out for yourself and you don’t have to be grey! Lion of the month is Jill Aplin who does an exceptional job of keeping the books in order. Thank you Jill. With pleasure we welcome Samuel Ward to our pride. Our active members now range in age from early 20s to mid eighties, each with their own attributes and skills. Cheers to all, especially lion Ian who at the time of writing is in Waikato Hospital. We all wish you a speedy recovery. That’s it till next month.... Carrot and Coriander Soup Extract from the October chapter of local cookery book “Coromandel Flavour” by Deborah Hide-Bayne A quilted car – outside the Turua Hall at our recent Peninsular Day – imagine this as a group project! OPEN again for the Summer From 11th October On your way along the coast take a side trip up the Tapu-Coroglen road for a relaxing escape. Walk around the Gardens and see the Water lilies (flowering from Nov-April) or enjoy lunch in a native bush setting. Sample a signature dish: Moroccan Lamb balls Pan-fried Hauraki Flounder Koru’s Serious Steak Sandwich …or something from our regular menu. Alternatively, enjoy �Dam’ good Allpress coffee, organic herbal teas and home-baked delights. Koru is open 7 days a weeks, 9am – 4pm, including public holidays, until the end of April. Location: RAPAURA Watergardens 586 Tapu-Coroglen Road Tel: 868 4821 Web: www.rapaura.com For 6 175g leeks 450g carrots 40g butter 2 tsp ground coriander (you don’t want whole coriander ground with a pestle and mortar; it will make your soup gritty) 1 tsp plain flour 1.1 litres vegetable stock salt freshly-ground black pepper 150ml natural yoghurt or sour cream Slice the leeks and carrots. Heat the butter in a saucepan. Add the vegetables and cook for about ten minutes until they start to soften. Add the coriander and the flour and cook for a further minute, stirring. Add the stock and bring to the boil. Cook for 20 minutes on a low simmer, until all the vegetables are tender. Blend the soup, season and let it cool. If the soup is too hot, it may curdle. 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Our September meeting was held at Dianne’s home in Matarangi on a lovely sunny spring day. We did a walking tour of three gardens close to, and on, the beach at the southern end of Matarangi before strolling back to Dianne’s place for lunch and we then visited four newer gardens at the northern end of the settlement. It was amazing to see the variety of gardens that had been created out of such a sandy environment. One such garden, planted with many different varieties of palms and bromeliads, had been visited three years ago by members of the group Dianne Dobson with her and it was really interesting to hear floral arrangement about how much the garden had changed in that time. We were all pleasantly surprised by the beautifully perfumed daphnes and freesias in these gardens – they obviously do very well in sandy soil. We then had our flower competition – Ruth won the special hellebore (Winter Rose) category and the single bloom category with a beautiful waratah. The multiple bloom was won by Freda with an orchid spike and the miniature category was won by Lyn Whitcombe. The arrangement subject was Bulbs a Plenty and was won by our hostess Dianne Dobson. Next week eight of our members are off on a Mystery Tour so I will be able to elaborate on that in my next newsletter and there will be trips to the Hamilton Gardens and Tauranga to look forward to in November. Our next meeting will be a lunch and high tea at the Coromandel Mussel Kitchen on 8 October with a tour of their amazing herb gardens and a visit to another garden nearby. Don’t forget to wear your finest attire ladies. ˆ 6IKMWXIVIH)PIGXVMGMER ˆ ]IEVW´I\TIVMIRGI ˆ 4VSQTXERHTVSJIWWMSREP WIVZMGI ˆ (SQIWXMGERH'SQQIVGMEP ˆ *VIIXSZMI[WEXIPPMXI8: MRWXEPPEXMSRW Call now on 07 866 7117 or 027 270 9140 or email [email protected] Spring has arrived and hopefully some fine warm weather. Pollen is in the air and we have had several breathing issues hence the importance to keep on top of your medications as per your doctor’s instructions. Operations Coromandel Ambulance has had a good month with a decrease in work compared to the same period last year. Medical call-outs represented 87% of the total call-outs. We have used the Westpac helicopter twice during this period and equal the same period last year. Training and advanced learning We invite members of the public to join our training sessions which we hold every second Tuesday of the month and alternate Thursdays of the month as follows: For September/October/November training nights are: Tuesday 30 September, Thursday 9 October, Tuesday 14 October, Thursday 23 October, Tuesday 28 October and Thursday 6 November, all starting 7pm. If interested come along and join our team where we practice using equipment and life- saving skills such as CPR, all welcome. Volunteers needed We have had a good response of interested people coming on board to join our service, however we still require several more volunteers to join us now so training can be completed before the the busy summer period. We are desperate for more volunteers and if you want to be challenged and work with a great team that helps the local community, then maybe this is for you. We are looking for people who have a passion to help others, committed to do a minimum of one shift per week, willing to learn advanced First Aid and become a First Responder (FR) and work with frontline officers. Your involvement can make our community safer by being available to help the sick and injured. Volunteer applications or all enquiries: Call the station and talk to the duty officer or leave a message on (07) 866 8279 to find out more. Other Our Area Committee is awaiting approval to add another bedroom to the Coromandel ambulance station. With the need to improve our service and to help maintain a 24/7 service, we are seeking outside help via other Qualified and First Response ambulance officers to help join our team to help fill gaps in our rosters and to double crew the ambulance. Last summer we were fortunate to have Paramedic AUT students helping us out from Auckland. This enabled us along with our own team to maintain a 27/7 service in Coromandel. St John Supporters scheme applications (ensures free ambulance transport within NZ) can be sourced from the Coromandel Meat Keeper (butcher shop), Robynne Jones: (07) 866 7665 or 021 055 3840, or phone the Coromandel ambulance station (07) 866 8279; if no reply leave a message. Be safe stay well. Coromandel Town Chronicle Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki By Jessica Henson Te Korowai welcomes one and all. We here at Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki take pride in all the services we provide – GP/ Nursing clinics (including Outreach), Mental Health, Home Based Support Services, Palliative Care, Public Health, Kaumatua Support and Whānau Ora. • We provide a model of care that is based on whānau being central to an individual’s health and well-being. • We are bound by the same set of government expectations as any other publicly funded service. For instance, we are Cornerstone accredited. • Just under 50% of the people who choose Te Korowai as their preferred provider are non-Maori. • Around half of our staff are non-Maori. Upcoming Coromandel clinics • Jim Kingi – Maori Healer. Cost $15 for 30mins. 2, 16 & 30 October. • Ear Suction Clinic – Jo Wolfenden. Cost $45/person for all patients, $5 discount for two family members at the same time, $35 school children, and war pension free. 23 October. • Toenail Clinic – RN Ruth Wells. Cost $10 for our registered patients and $15 for our casual patients. 9 October and 6 November. Vasectomies Te Korowai is offering vasectomies done by our Dr Wayne Ruby. We are offering this to our casual and registered patients at a standard cost of $500. This fee covers three appointments, a pre exam, the vasectomy itself and a post op check. Please contact us to make an appointment with Dr Wayne. Phone (07) 866 8084 for further info or to make an appointment What do you think about the use of fire? Fire has been a traditional farming tool for managing crops and vegetation. However, lately there have been concerns raised about the appropriateness of using fire to manage land. Because fire is such a useful tool in rural areas, we need to provide guidelines for safe and sustainable use. Scion is conducting a national survey around the use of rural fire and we'd really like your views on the issue. During 2013 we sought the views of rural landowners, and now want to focus on gathering responses from the general public. The focus of this project is to better understand how fire use is perceived, and the benefits and issues if land owners could or couldn’t use fire. October 2014 Mana Retreat Update By Penelope Carroll Wwoofers are an integral part of Mana. Younger and older, they come from around the world (and increasingly, from all around New Zealand). They help with garden, kitchen and housekeeping duties – and gain clarity from being in a beautiful and supportive environment that encourages personal reflection and growth, says Mana manager, Donna. “Being at Mana allows people to be who they really are, rather than who they were trying to be in the world. I very often see people leave with their values clear to them and new directions.” When they leave, the ripples spread across the world, she says. And many return, many times. Like Patsy, who has just completed three months wwoofing at Mana: “I absolutely enjoy working in such a beautiful environment. You become in tune with nature here, and you are part of a welcoming, connected community of people.” Ten years ago a Stephanie Dowrick retreat was a “life-changer” for Patsy. She moved out of a 30-year IT career into business development, returning each year for Stephanie’s retreats. Then in 2010, she wwoofed through her holidays – and decided a month wasn’t enough. “After my next retreat I walked out of my 11th floor office in the city and came here to wwoof for seven weeks. “Patsy now works in adult literacy, where her passion lies. “Mana enabled me to make that transition...” Glenda is back for the third time after a first visit in 2010 to “soak up the beauty of the bush and the sanctuary and do a bit of work in exchange”, following the Christchurch earthquake. This time she’s back for a month at least: “There is a healing energy on this land, the sanctuary is beyond words, and then there is the wonderful community of people who live and work at Mana...” Here is a Mana recipe from Maria, as promised: Special Orange and Almond Upside-down Cake Mix together ¾ c flour, ½ c semolina, 1c ground almonds, 1 tsp baking powder. Cream 125 g butter and 1 c castor sugar; mix in 3 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla, grated rind 4 oranges and ½ c orange juice. Add to flour mixture. Melt 50g butter, ½ c brown sugar and 2 tbsp golden syrup (optional) and pour evenly into cake tin lined with grease-proof paper. Arrange slices of fresh or drained tinned fruit in a pleasing pattern and sprinkle gaps with chopped almonds. Pour cake mix on top. Bake approximately one hour at 180 deg C. When cooked, and turn out of tin. For extra zing pour over a topping (simmered for 10 mins) of ½ c orange juice, ½ c castor sugar, grated rind ½ orange, ½ cinnamon stick and 3 cloves. Yummy! Please go to www.surveymonkey.com/s/Rural_Fire Mana retreats, workshops, events Oct 3–5 Oct 10–12 Opening days and hours: Thurs 10am-3pm, Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 10am-3pm. Happy hour 5-7pm drink specials and nibbles on the table. Book now for your Christmas functions! New menu starting 2nd October Castle Rock Cafe SH25 Te Rerenga Phone: 07 866 4542 Spring Relaxation Special w/ Yoga & Meditation Ayurveda as a Sister to Yoga Women’s Retreat w/ Perry Mcdonald & Dr. Vijay Murthy Oct 12–17 Apply within for Wellbeing w/ Kate McEwen Oct 25–31 Meditation Retreat w/ Ian & Ruth Gawler Nov 7–10 Biodynamic Osteopathic Training - VI Nov 13–16 Biodynamic Osteopathic Training - I Nov 19–23 Generating Transformative Change - new intake March 2015 Nov 28-Dec 2 Mens Quest: The Power of a Vision w/ Sol Petersen www.manaretreat.com 07 866 8972 23 24 Ann’s Good News, Naturally By Ann Kerr-Bell Driving Creek Doings No.163 By Barry Brickell Firstly, my profound thanks to all those supporting our extended pile wharf concept, now for light vehicles as well as light rail and pedestrian use. Your support is helping to get council backing for development of a business case, consents and advice on funding sources. This is my Dunedin report on some special events here in which I, and others who will be familiar to you, are taking part in the friendly south here. Last year you will recall that the Dowse Art Museum in Lower Hutt held a retrospective exhibition of my ceramic work. This year it has moved to the Dunedin City Art Gallery with additional works borrowed locally, including the two large freezing company murals. It is all beautifully displayed and lit in this fine, newly refurbished gallery and will be on for about the next six months. Also here, is an exhibition of Paul Maseyk’s recent work, tall multi-piece earthenware vases richly decorated with design elements derived from early Grecian and Phoenician cultures. We all enjoy Dunedin, a city that has managed to retain and restore its historic architecture in which innovative modern businesses have chosen to set themselves up. The exhibition opened on Friday evening with a floor talk next day, conducted by Dr David Craig on whom I have relied before in describing the work. On Sunday 14 September we hired a 76-seat Silver Fern railcar for a delightfully scenic ride up the main line to Waitati and return, thanks to the Taieri Gorge railway staff. The line skirts around the cliffs with spectacular views of Otago Harbour and various bays far below. At Waitati we got a real surprise. There we were met by a colourful band of local dancers who proclaimed Waitati as the railway tea capital of the world, and I was given a memento. In return I offered the finest railway teacup in the world all the way from Driving Creek, and burst out with a famous line by poet A.R.D. Fairburn “The squalid tea – of Waitati – is not strained”, accompanied with my mouth organ and lots of dancing. Every seat on the railcar was taken so that our hire costs cut even. Next Friday evening an exhibition of my recent work opens at the Brett McDowell Gallery and at the Gasworks Museum, Nate Savill, whom you will recall, is giving a blacksmithing demonstration and master class at the restored old fort. Steam will also be raised and the handsome pumping engines, carefully preserved, will be running, all this being filmed by professional film maker David Sims. I will update all this activity for our readers next month. Dunedin hospitality transcends all that Auckland can offer and, it’s quite warm here too! Cheers, Barry. Driving Creek Railway Over winter, scheduled trains will run at 10.15am and 2pm with extra trains at 11.30am, 12.45pm and 3.15pm for 5 or more adults. BOOKINGS ADVISABLE – Phone: 07 866 8703 email: [email protected] www.drivingcreekrailway.co.nz 380 Driving Creek Road, Driving Creek, Coromandel, 3506 Spring into Summer – Have Lasting Health and Top Energy! With the change of season and warmer weather approaching, spring brings all sorts of health issues, to differing degrees. Allergies such as hay fever, sinusitis, allergic eyes and runny nose and of course eczema and other skin issues, are easy to treat and prevent – so now is the time to sort it. Why put up with it? You don’t have to! Has this year left you feeling absolutely exhausted? The long, cold winter can bring about a sense of half health, and of lagging vitality, leading to weight gain, sluggish metabolism, fatigue, gripe, reflux, irritable bowel or other digestive issues. Are toxins affecting your health? Brain fog, poor memory and concentration, muscle aches and pains recurrent headaches, tiredness and lethargy are all indicators your body may be overburdened by toxicity. Toxins not only come from the environment, but also can be made within the body due to insufficient gut and liver function. How’s your liver? Come and have a Live Blood Analysis to see your own blood live on screen in front of you, and learn so much more about the true state of your health at a cellular level, including your liver health, immune system health, cellular nutrition, leaky gut, inflammation and oxidative stress. Are you a sugar addict? As I have been showing my clients for years, sugar is a toxin. It has no nutritional value. It blocks the gateways into your cells, preventing vital nutrients from being absorbed. This creates cellular malnutrition, leading to half health through life. Live better without sugar. Your body should get its energy from the conversion of naturally occurring sugars in whole foods, through a healthy functional digestive tract (from mouth to bottom). My education and wellness programmes have had great results over the years, helping to educate and dispel myths around sugar. Kick the sugar habit; reclaim your total health. How efficient is YOUR digestive tract? Your gut is the gateway to your body. Lasting health and optimum vitality starts in the gut. Get it right, for good! More Good News Auto Immune/Fibromyalgia: Thyroid issues, aching muscles, night sweats, depression and poor digestion are a thing of the past for this 45-year-old lady. She didn’t realise how easy it could be to feel so well. Shingles: Years of bouts of excruciating pain from the blisters and rash on her back causing sleepless nights, are a thing of the past for this 79-year-old lady. She’s completely off all her blood pressure and cholesterol medication as well. Weight Gain, Sinus and Bad Breathe: Having her sinuses surgically scraped did not rid this 53-year-old lady’s sinusitis and congestion. But our six-week, easy to follow programme did succeed. No more bad breathe, no more centripetal obesity. She looks and feels great! Itchy Bottom: After years of thinking intestinal worms were causing his need to scratch in private, this 62-year-old man was so relieved to see the real cause of his itchy bottom after having a Live Blood Screening. After just three weeks of treatment, no more scratching – his tinea and fungal toes were also gone! Complete this questionnaire, know your mineral status: www.activeelements.com. User name: 259077, password: 57819. Natural medicine provides lasting results – it’s common sense! Natural Medical Centre At Tiki House, Coromandel. For appointments, phone or text: 021 046 1647 or email: [email protected] www.naturalmedicalcentre.co.nz Ann Kerr-Bell B.Hlth.Sc. (Comp.Med.) Adv.Dip.Naturopathy Adv.Dip.Med.Herb. MNZAMH Naturopath Medical Herbalist Nutritionist Massage Therapist Coromandel Town Chronicle October 2014 Rangatahi CELEBRATING OUR CHILDREN Kiwi Can Coromandel Youth Group “Kia Ora Tatou Katoa” from the Kiwi Can team. Marlene and I attended the student-led conferences at Colville School where we were entertained by all the students. We were particularly impressed with the juniors’ performance about travelling around the world and into space. What a marathon effort put together so beautifully and performed with enthusiasm and resilience. By the time this article goes to print we would have challenged the memories of our tamariki on recap day, and celebrated prize giving and the acknowledgment of the tamariki whose names appeared most in our honours book for their fabulous behaviour, interesting contributions and sporting participation. A huge paki paki for these students from Coromandel Area School: Room 1 – Ayla, Room 2 – Abigail, Room 3 – Jade, Room 4 – Cameron, Room 5 – Kaiya, Room 8 – Thomas and Room 18 – Ashlea. From Colville School: Juniors – Zoe, and the Seniors – Rowan. Ka Pai tamariki! We would also have had our end-of-term fundraiser – the movie night. Thank you to all those who attended and supported us; we hope you had lots of fun. Next term we are focussing on the value of respect/manaakitanga. I look forward to seeing our tamariki exercising this value as I believe it is the cornerstone to caring and vibrant relationships and thriving communities. We will be looking at this theme through the modules of: respect for our school, respect for the community and respect for the environment. We are still seeking interested parties to sponsor FYD Kiwi Can Coromandel. Your donation, no matter how small, will be invaluable in continuing this worthwhile and much-loved programme. Nga mihi nui from Shelley and the team - Marlene, Cody, Jamie Rose, Nadia and Natalie. [email protected] Holiday programme at Hauraki House 26 September – 12 October 2014 Monday to Thursday activities will include a different craft project each day plus a separate table for loom bands projects. Friday 26 – Social for yr 7/8&9 6-9pm. Saturday 27 – Drop in and social, any age over 5, 1-4pm. Don’t forget to put your clocks forward 1 hour tonight. Sunday 28 – Drop in and social, any age over 5, 1-4pm. Monday 29, Tuesday 30, Wednesday 1 October, Thursday 2 – 11am-4pm. Friday 3 – Social yr 7/8&9, 6-9pm. Saturday 4 – Drop in and social, any age over 5, 1-4pm. Sunday 5 – Drop in and social, any age over 5, 1-4pm. Monday 6, Tuesday 7, Wednesday 8, Thursday 9, 11am-4pm. Friday 10 – Social yr 7/8&9, 6-9pm. Saturday 11 – Drop in and social, any age over 5, 1-4pm. Sunday 12 – Drop in and social, any age over 5, 1-4pm. Coromandel Youth group is for any children over 5 from Coromandel, Manaia, Kennedy Bay, Colville and any outlying areas. All you need to do is fill out a membership form for each child. The entry fee for activities, Monday to Thursday, is $1.00. All other sessions are free. If you are coming for the day please bring a packed lunch or you can order hot chips or a pie. You are welcome to come and browse our sale table where there are plenty of bargain clothes and books. For a copy of the holiday programme or further information either call in to the Youth Rooms at Hauraki House or phone us on (07) 866 7061. Kiwi Can is managed by the Coromandel Independent Living Trust, officially sponsored by Sanford Ltd and supported by The Lion Foundation, the ANZ Staff Foundation and Driving Creek Railway Ltd We would like to thank our funders for making this programme possible. Lottery Waikato, Trust Waikato, COGS & Creative New Zealand Jess! Sheridan, Paige and Briar represented us at the Waikato regional Gymsport competition and we have a number of year 2-6 students representing the school in September. By Anna Yates This term we have begun a new Wednesday afternoon, wholeWe have had an incredibly busy term 3 at school school elective programme. We decided to run the electives with events, visits and opportunities each week for programme this term for the following reasons: our learners. • To enrich opportunities for our learners throughout the school, Trevor Masters Ltd, Ernslaw One and Linfox all visited our school building relationships, connections and motivation for learning for a morning to teach us all about staying safe on our rural roads. • To build on teacher passions/interests and embrace the concept of Each student had the chance to sit in the cab of the truck and see what ako (that we are all learners here!) the truck drivers see and understand where their blind spots are. The • In response to the 2013 community consultation where electives majority of students also took the opportunity to pull the horn which was included in our annual plan as part of this year’s Charter made for a sporadically noisy morning. We are incredibly grateful This is proving to be a popular new programme within our school for the visit and for all the hats and wristbands that were donated for with students engaged and motivated in their area of selection. We students. It was a new and interesting experience for our students and have Masterchef, Te Reo Maori, Fresh Food Farmers and Craft they enjoyed every moment! sessions all running each Wednesday. Our school cross-country was held in 23 of our Te Rerenga School August and Donald, Mason, Danyl, Beth, students travelled to Thames for World Sheridan and Hamish represented our school Vision’s Kids for Kids concert. This and cluster at the Thames Valley level of concert was a special opportunity for competition and achieved superb results. Two our students to perform with Jackie of our students finished in the top 10 with Beth Clarke in front of a large audience. In in 5th place and Sheridan in 7th. the lead up to the event our students Our 18 Gymsporters represented us at the practised 18 NZ songs, which was a Coromandel Gymsport festival early in the large repertoire. On the night different term. They were incredible at their routines schools from around the area combined and this was a direct result of the students to form a huge choir and they were practice and the efforts and commitment amazing. Our students loved every of Jess Dziwulska who worked with our moment and can’t wait until the next gymnasts each week. A huge thank you to Our education visit from TML, Linfox and Ernslaw One time this opportunity is in our area. Te Rerenga School Nurturing a community of life-long learners 25 26 Coromandel Town Chronicle October 2014 Rangatahi CELEBRATING OUR CHILDREN continued Coromandel Area School Equipped For The Future. E whai ana mõ te wã heke mai nei By Asha Peppiatt Kauri Tree Planting I was very proud of the students who represented Coromandel Area School at the planting of the 10,000th kauri tree, at the Kauri Track. We have taken part in many environmental and kauri planting exercises over the years which have culminated in us being asked to assist the Associate Minister of Conservation Nicky Wagner, MP Scott Simpson, Dame Cath Tizard, and the CEO of the Bank of New Zealand who are sponsoring the kauri planting, to plant 10 trees in honour of the 10,000th tree being planted. Before the planting, the site was blessed by the Reverend Claire Stewart, and our students performed an awesome haka which was very well received and a credit to our students. Thanks were given to Keith Stephenson and his crew for clearing the area to make it pleasant as you approach the steps. Kids for Kids Twelve Coromandel Area School students attended the Kids for Kids concert, “Everything is Ka Pai”, in Thames in August. The concert was jam-packed with Kiwi and Kiwi-loved tunes and was a fun day and night out for all. The concert was led by a well-known New Zealand entertainer Jackie Clarke, but the real stars of this choir performance were our very own talented children. Australian Mathematics Competition, 2014 The Australian Mathematics Competition is the largest single event on the Australian education calendar, allowing students to attempt the same tasks on the same day in over 40 countries around the globe. Coromandel Area School entered 11 students this year from Year 4 to Year 9, all of whom worked hard to do the very best they could. The outstanding result was obtained by Nakita Marx who gained a Distinction Award and was in the 97th percentile for her age group. The other excellent result was by Nathan James who obtained a Distinction Award and was in the 85th percentile for his age group. Hamuera Fraser did very well to obtain a Credit Award. The other students who took part and obtained Proficiency Awards are: Deveshh Bali, Finn Robinson, Matthew Christensen, Shanae Marx, Katie-Maree Niethe, Quinn Kennedy and Ethan Christensen. Cameron Wishnowsky gained a Participation Award. Well done to all of the students involved! Coromandel World Challenge Group We are a small group of students and a teacher from Coromandel Area School. We are fundraising for our trip to Vietnam and Cambodia for 28 days in December 2015. Our voucher books expire at the end of October so we have decided to sell them for only $5. They have over $500 worth of discounts for local businesses. Purchase your book at the school office and/or Information Centre today! If you shop at the Bizarre, you automatically get $5 off when you spend $5, making the voucher book purchase FREE! We have also been busy doing a range of jobs including stacking firewood, furniture moving and catering for staff parties and functions. So if you have any jobs please keep us in mind. Coming up we will be having a garage sale so if you have any items that you would like to donate please contact Toni Sinclair, (07) 866 8893 [email protected]. Your support is greatly appreciated. Coromandel Playcentre By Debbie Morgan Planting has started in our newly reorganised raised beds. We planted peas, sunflowers and swan plants to get started. We are going to purchase some new trees soon. Actually should do that asap, as we are running out of planting time! Some of these will be fruit trees providing kai for morning tea in the future we hope. We have plans for a new shed to house “adult equipment” such as the barbeque and other items we use for our regular cake stalls, and hope to apply for funding for this soon. We already have a large shed, but as it is open during session for the kids to help themselves to toys from, it would be nice to remove stuff that is not suitable for them to play with. We recently received a donation from Social Services Sunday which we aim to use to purchase native bird hand puppets. Thanks Social Services Sunday. We have also stock-taked all our equipment so will be purchasing a few things we don’t have, and have a few “would like” items that we will buy if we have the funds left once the stock take items are purchased. We have had fun with mud printing. Kids enjoyed taking their boots off, stomping in the mud and making footprints on paper then a few animals and vehicles came out to see what patterns they make. We also used mud to make some dinosaur eggs to bury in the sandpit. From next term we’ll be opening another session on a Tuesday after music and dance from 10.30am till 1pm, so if you are interested in having somewhere to hang out and play with your child then do come and see what Playcentre is all about. Playcentre is for babies and children 0-6 years old. Sessions are term time Wednesdays and Fridays from 9.45am-12.15pm, and Tuesdays from 10.30am-1pm at 80 Woollams Ave (beside the town pool). Playcentre provides a warm and friendly environment for you to play with your child (or grandchild) whilst enjoying the company of others Llandem Consulting Engineers PENINSULA ELECTRICAL SERVICES LTD Commercial & Domestic Electrical Contractors Derek Stewart C.P.Eng MIPENZ s 3TRUCTURAL s #IVIL s 'EOTECHNICAL Ph/Fax: (07) 866 6704 Cell: 027 442 4234 C4OREHINA(TS7AITETE"AY RAVINDER & SUE RAJ Registered Electrical Inspector 1750 S/H 25 P.O. Box 109 Coromandel Coromandel Fax (07) 866 8162 Telephone (07) 866 8166 Mobile (0274) 738 734 Free Phone: 0800 4 Electrical (0800 435 328) E-mail: [email protected] Coromandel Town Chronicle Colville School By Teresa Brownbridge and Mrs Mackenzie This term the Year 7-8s went to the Gymsports regionals in Hamilton and enjoyed the experience – Sydney Novis placed first equal in the Flyers women’s gymnastics, and was amazing! In the last week of term year 2-6 cheerleaders and gymnasts will head to Hamilton for their regional competition. Big assemblies are always well attended and this term the students thanked parents and supporters for their contributions to our fundraising efforts so that we can beautify the entrance to our school by hosting an afternoon tea for them. The students helped make sandwiches, pikelets and other goodies to share with our families. We have had lots of visitors to the school lately. Project Energize came up to talk about the Go, Grow, Glow healthy eating plan and then the senior room made some healthy sushi to share with the school at lunchtime. We discovered that we had some expert sushi makers in our class. We also had fun trying out some “cheat” sushi makers that rolled it all out for us. CAS drama students came to perform for us. Their topic was improvisation and part of the requirement of the course is that they had to have an audience. We gave them the topic on the day of the performance and each group had to work towards a 12-minute presentation! We gave them a modern twist on two fairy tales: Goldilocks and the Three Little Pigs. The children loved the humorous performances and were very impressed with the performers. Clinton Price from Waikato Sports Cricket came to teach both classes cricket skills, an excellent afternoon of skills learning, games and activities. Clinton was impressed with the throwing, catching and batting skills of our students. He had a great rapport with the children and they thoroughly enjoyed his sessions. Coromandel Community Preschool By Debra Attwood As part of our Enviroschools project a group of four-year-old children went on an adventure to plant some kauri trees on the Harray track. Before leaving preschool we talked about the necessity to ensure all our shoes were clean of any soil and that we do this to ensure that we do not transport any diseased soil to an area where there are kauri trees, thus helping to prevent the spread of kauri dieback. All the children and adults scrubbed their shoes including many who did not go on the walk. Teaching our children these important environmental protection procedures and learning about these issues shows respect for our unique and beautiful environment. We will continue to monitor the trees we planted, watching how they grow and clearing around them to help them grow. We have been busy within the centre with lots of different activities; water play on warm days is always a favourite and lots of messy play with gloop, clay and finger paint. Many paintings and collage masterpieces have been completed and lovingly given to family. Dress up is always popular and we would like to thank the people who kindly donated items to boost our supply. Birthdays celebrated in September for Sierra, Blake, and Mila – we wish them a very happy birthday. We said farewell to Sierra who has gone off to school and to Tilly. We would like to say a belated welcome to Rereanna, Paige, Luka, Lilly, Hineata, Ophelia, Mila, and Amelia, who joined us in July. Our rolls are currently full but you are welcome to come along and see if this is the right place for you and your child to begin their lifelong journey of learning. You can put your child’s name on the waiting list if required. Check out our latest Education review on the website: http://www.ero.govt.nz/Early-Childhood-SchoolReports/Early-Childhood-Reports/Coromandel-CommunityPreschool-18-11-2013. Centre operates Monday – Friday 8.30am 4.00pm. Situated at 155 Pottery Lane. Call in for a visit or phone us on (07) 866 7570 October 2014 Each year we have Student Led Conferences. This enables students to extend their knowledge and confidence to talk clearly about their work and learning intentions to their parents and whanau. Students are setting goals, working towards them and knowing what they need to push themselves to the next level of their learning. They draw up a plan of the learning they want to share, where they are at and the goals they need to set to succeed. Our philosophy of education is moving towards focussing on teaching and learning that is highly interactive, engaging children in making sense of ideas and applying what they learn to help them think critically, problem solve and become self-directed learners and Student Led Conferencing is one way that we believe assists with this. This year the day started with a programme of active displays, drama, presentations and music along with demonstrations by Kiwi Can and Project Energize. A shared lunch followed and then the very important sharing by the students of their work to parents and whanau. It never ceases to amaze – firstly the variety of skills that the students demonstrate and secondly the opportunities that we as a small, remote rural school are able to offer our students. Finally, on a sadder note we say farewell at the end of this term to Mr McKellar who is retiring from his position in the senior room. He has been at Colville School for quite a few years now, and I have been enormously grateful that we have had such wonderful service from a great teacher and I know we will all miss him. He is now off to explore other projects and we all wish Student Led Conferences, a musical him the absolute best. journey by the Junior room 27 28 Coromandel Town Chronicle October 2014 Environmental impact of such introductions. gnomes and no financial rainfalls to fund How many people lay poison to rid massive scale trapping. We have to do with By Carol Sutherland themselves of close dwelling rodents? Or resources we have even if they might not be I have a bias, or should I say “biases”. Biases take one more step and set a possum trap in the most pleasant. The alternative? Until a that favour indigenous flora and fauna. the backyard maybe? How about taking that feasible one appears, wishful thinking is not Yeah, that ever decreasing stuff we like to step a bit further? in the backpack of those out on the ridges. surround ourselves with. Decreasing on many Some people in this community take So no conspiracy theories presented I’m fronts due to exotic species whose impact many steps. Up hills, through streams, across afraid, just a wee note to say some people can is negative. I could wave some crystals, or ridgelines setting stoat traps, with some be seen wandering through the hills that have wish away these negatives, but that won’t do. choosing to replenish rat/possum bait stations bird songs in their hearts and mud on their Possums, if they knew, would only snigger as well. boots. and go back to their browsing, and stoats And for what? Not because they like I’m glad I have joined a “boots on would hardly pause in their hunt. killing mammals or live in the hope that ground” volunteer group, even if they To actually act in favour of something a kiwi will stop and thank them, or that it discuss methods of death over shared meals. as important as our environment, and do lines their pockets, something constructive, methods deployed but because it is a Handover of “Save New Chum Beach” Petition might require some destruction. positive destructive Nothing personal against possums, they act that is actually In August Catherine Delahunty MP and Preserve New Chum are actually nice beasties, but until we can quite logical if the for Everyone handed over a petition to the mayor of Thamesfind a nice home for them all, we have to health of the forest is Coromandel District Council, Glenn Leach, calling for the Thameslimit their numbers, and that unfortunately considered the aim. Coromandel District Council to publicly notify any applications means lethal options. There are people who for developments of the land adjacent to Wainuiototo/New Chum The mustelids are fairly cute (until they are willing to put beach, a beach that has been called one of the top ten wilderness bare their teeth) but pointy noses and brown one step forward and beaches in the world. eyes are not going to convince any jury of then another, to stop The developers who owned the land adjacent to the beach have their innocence when it comes to dead birds, that forward march applied several times to build houses and roads in view of the reptiles and invertebrates. of paws, even if at beach. Their latest applications for several houses and connecting Thus it is not a case of “live and let times it might seem roads is still being considered by staff at the Thames-Coromandel live” for they, and the rats, do not give the overwhelming. District Council. indigenous flora and fauna that leeway. For there are no “This petition was inspired by the latest application for Homo sapiens introduced these species so silver bullets, no development and the threat that it might not be publicly notified we surely have a responsibility to limit the magical little green because it is a reduced application. The petition clearly shows public interest in protecting this beach as a wilderness is still high and it’s only right that local should be allowed to have their say on the application,” said Green MP Catherine in association with Browns 100% of Thames Delahunty. “New Chum Beach is a national treasure which we need to protect”. Environmental Bias Need whiteware? Don’t leave town! Good prices: Fridges, Freezers, Washing Machines, Dryers, Dishwashers, Stoves Simpson / Electrolux Heat Pumps Warm in winter, cool in summer Kiwi Avoidance Training A free kiwi avoidance training session will be held in Coromandel on Saturday 25 October. The training is a simple tool to help reduce the threat your dog poses to kiwi. To book call (07) 866 5337 MASSAGE THERAPY COROMANDEL We have mobile chillers for hire and party ice available Get a quote from Milton 435 Kapanga Rd Coromandel Ph/Fax 8668463 email [email protected] * * * * Deep Tissue Remedial Bodywork Relaxation / Swedish massage Lymphatic Drainage Hot Stones Massage Lynley Ogilvie, RMT. Call for an appointment: (07) 8668684 or 021 866868 Coromandel Town Chronicle October 2014 **Kiwi Spring FesƟval ** Sunday 26th October 2014—11am onwards Variety of food including seafood & pig on a spit, Coromandel wine & beer, arts & crafts, face painting, talent quest, raffles, kids activities including a bouncy castle. Blind BoƩle AucƟon Gold Coin Entry — proceeds to the Colville Community Health Trust Local acts and live entertainment all day and into the night - Colville School Fundraiser Want to have a stall? Contact us Lodge AccommodaƟon / Café / Bar / Restaurant / Venue 1299 Port Charles Road, RD 4, Coromandel Phone—0800TANGIARO or 07 8666 614 Email—[email protected] Website—www.kiwiretreat.co.nz 29 30 Coromandel Town Chronicle October 2014 Environmental continued Coromandel Zone Committee Report By Reihana Robinson After years of public frustration with Waikato Regional Council’s handling of Coromandel river catchment and harbour management, local residents are a bit more hopeful of turning the tide against unpopular council policies and operations affecting our communities. WRC’s Coromandel Zone Liaison Subcommittee met in Whitianga on 21 August. The committee comprises four WRC councillors (including its chair), as well as representatives of TCDC, DOC, iwi, forestry and seven appointed community representatives, including this writer. The subcommittee advises council on a broad range of catchment management activities, from flood control and water quality to harbour planning, biodiversity and pest control operations across the Coromandel. As the only public representative from the Coromandel-Colville-Moehau community, I am happy to report that the August meeting finally broke the long tradition of generally unproductive committee agendas, bemused head-nodding, and uncritical rubber-stamping of endless WRC staff reports. The public forum featured reports from area environmentalists, followed by a thoroughly researched presentation from Wendy Pond on land use and river quality with a focus on soil depletion and flooding. In the public gallery, getting an earful of the views of Coromandel residents were WRC’s chief executive, deputy CEO, former chair, and several top managers from Hamilton. In response to ongoing public concerns from upper peninsula residents, as well as Mercury Bay, Whangamata and Thames Coast communities, I was pleased to put forward three specific recommendations for committee consideration and vote. The first proposal concerned what many in our community feel is WRC’s inappropriate and unfair policy whereby local residents are forced to pay a significantly increased share of costs, in both “peninsula” and targeted rates, to maintain what is an undisputed national treasure – the Coromandel coastline. Our harbours, rivers, and coastal waters are among the region’s foremost environmental and economic assets. Funding to manage them should not fall disproportionately on the shoulders of locals – it should be paid by the region as a whole. WRC levies special charges regionwide to clean up industrial dairy pollution in Lake Taupo, fund a $27m bicycle track in Cambridge, and make annual $300,000 grants to the Maungatautari fence project. Our view is, if the entire region pays for Taupo, the velodrome, and MEIT because of their “regional significance”, then the entire region should maintain the crown-jewel Coromandel coastline. Peninsula Project Update By John Veysey The Coromandel Catchment Liaison Subcommittee met in Whitianga on 21 August. This committee is supposed to provide regional council and staff with outlying locals’ concerns. For years there have been complaints from Coromandel that these subcommittee meetings have been orchestrated by council staff to simply rubber-stamp approval for the funding of further work for staff. No meeting time was given to hear local concerns. More recently this same complaint has reached council from other subcommittees around the region and it appeared from the way the Whitianga meeting was conducted last month that council had actually begun to listen. A couple of years ago, when our own Tony Brljevich was a member of this committee, a time for public to speak was set aside before the meetings. At Whitianga, visitors from as far away as Port Jackson and Thames came to be heard and were listened to. They have come midwife annemieke becks for you and your baby wyuna bay, coromandel call 07 866 7737 or 027 329 7781 [email protected] www.korumidwives.co.nz The subcommittee agreed. It requested WRC, as part of its 2015-25 longterm planning, “to review and consider its funding and revenue policies (including the Peninsula Project) for all Coromandel harbour, catchment and coastal marine area planning and management, and to consider restoring the previous full regional funding for these activities as appropriate and consistent with its funding practice for other major regional assets.” There has been interest on the Coromandel for replication of a successful Northland programme whereby students gain NCEA credit for bush skills’ development. The scheme is a cooperative initiative of Enviroschools, DOC, and Northland Regional Council. WRC staff, however, last year indicated its opposition in principle to such a plan on the peninsula, even though there is no such WRC policy. In a positive step for our bush ecosystems, the subcommittee, after lively discussion, voted 8-5 to express its support for an Enviroschools/Project Possum programme in Coromandel schools. The day’s disappointment was the subcommittee’s failure to support a third proposal that wild animal control undertaken by WRC on the peninsula be carried out by means of hunting, trapping, and cyanide. Only committee member Cr Clyde Graf joined me in support of the recommendation. As a public representative, I intend to press this issue until it is resolved to the satisfaction of our community. before, time and again, to meeting after meeting, without ever being heard. This time they were heard. For the first time since I have been a member we now have another Landcare representative on this committee and for the first time the topic of 1080 appeared on the agenda. Waikato staff claim that only 5% of the region’s possum control is done by aerial 1080. On the Coromandel Peninsula that figure has climbed to 34%. Coromandel has the highest density of aerial 1080 in the country. One out of every 3 square meters of Coromandel land has been aerial 1080’d. Inside the Peninsula Project, if you live between Thames and Manaia you live in an area where two out of every three square meters has been 1080’d. Small wonder the outcry against the widespread use of this and similar poisons has been so vociferous on the Coromandel. Apart from locals wanting to be heard there was a huge turnout of executive officers from Regional Council and DOC who came to make sure that their jobs were not threatened; a very stark reminder of the large number of people who make their livings, directly or indirectly, out of poisoning wildlife. 98% of all WRC wild animal control is now done by poisons. The number of domestic pets and dogs that have been poisoned by DOC’s rat poisons on the peninsula now stretches into the hundreds. Up until now WRC has relied totally on DOC for guidance and management in the Peninsula Project but, as we heard from DOC’s Gemma White, DOC is in complete disarray after the recent staff reshuffle. All the local bosses are now completely new to their jobs and apart from the recent aerial poison drops and flying kiwi across the gulf, DOC staff do not seem to be following any longterm plan of any kind. Ms White told the committee that they were expecting some directions to arrive from Wellington sometime in the New Year. We wait to see if WRC is able to form some plans of its own in regard to a way forward for the Peninsula Project. Coromandel Town Chronicle Mining Company Sues Independent Nation A courtcase between OceanaGold (who currently operate mines in the South Island) and the government of El Salvador is relevant to New Zealand because of the potential for similar cases if our government signs the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA). El Salvador denied OceanaGold a mining licence for its El Dorado mine, because it failed to comply with national regulations protecting human rights and the environment. But instead of conceding to this democratic decision, OceanaGold is now relying on dangerous “Investor State Arbitration” -- rules created under international trade treaties that allow foreign corporations to sue national governments for billions just to get their way. The role of investor-state arbitration is considered a key debating point around the proposed TPPA Luis Parada, El Salvador’s lawyer on the ICSID case says, “This case stands for the principle that a country does not have a legal obligation to change its laws to please a foreign investor; rather, it is the foreign investor who has the obligation to comply with the laws of the host state.” Community activists say the El Dorado CLAIM News Locals Object To Mining On DOC Land CLAIM members from Coromandel and Manaia headed to Karangahake Gorge on Sunday 14 September to support local residents and iwi in their protest at the granting of a mining licence in DOC land adjacent to the popular Hauraki Rail Trail. New Talisman Gold Mines received an “Authority to Enter and Operate” from the Department of Conservation in August this year and - combined with their resource consent from Hauraki District Council - can now begin bulk sampling and trial mining, taking up to 600 tonnes of ore a month. The only local people who had been consulted prior to the granting of the licence were the iwi. Spokesperson Winn Brownlee of Ngāti Tamaterā said local iwi were strongly opposed to mining in Karangahake. “Talisman Gold did come to see me and we objected to the mine, just as our forebears did. They shouldn’t be touching anything close to our river as there is no guarantee that they are not going to pollute our waterways,” she said. Support for the local people’s stand was evident as almost 300 people turned out on a grey and rainy afternoon to make the point that this site, listed as one of the 14 wonders of New Zealand on the 100% Pure Website, is too precious to be contaminated by mining. project could have catastrophic consequences for local water supplies and the Rio Lempa, a river on which much of the Salvadorean population depends. These trade treaties are dangerous because under them investment is more important than the population and the environment. CLAIM is a local group opposed to gold mining in our area. Contact us at [email protected] Notice is given of a special general meeting CLAIM, Coromandel’s group opposed to indiscriminate mining in our area, needs to update its rules and invites all members to a Special General Meeting for this purpose. A free complete set of the draft New Rules will be sent to all registered members who have sent us their postal address. Venue: St John rooms, Tiki Rd. 10am Sunday 2 November. Coromandel Garage Ltd Your one stop automotive and fuel shop $ Best Value y for your mone f ars o with over 40 ye erience combined exp from our two fully qualified mechanics. What we offer: – Service and repairs on all makes and models – WOF’s – Exhaust fabrication – Truck and tractor maintenance & repair – Motorcycle WOF’s – Pensioner WOF’s $40 – Call out’s & tow in’s – All tyres – Fuel BP Card – LPG Accepted – Trailer hire Coromandel Garage Ltd, 226 Wharf Rd, Coromandel. 07 866 8736 Proprietors: Darius Visser & Hilary McCrae October 2014 31 32 Coromandel Town Chronicle August October2014 2014 Arts Coromandel Music Society – Loren and Mark By Robin Münch Loren Barrigar and Mark Mazengarb share a special musical chemistry seldom Some of the inspired work that has found among musicians. Their live performances of instrumental and vocal duets been achieved over the winter demonstrate a spectacular technical grasp of the guitar, as well as outstanding musicality and creative interaction. With a repertoire drawn from Americana, Coromandel Arts Council bluegrass, jazz, country and western and classical influences, a Loren and Mark Hauraki House Gallery concert is an exceptionally exhilarating experience. The calendar for this coming summer is filling up About the artists rapidly, events and exhibitions already booked are as Mark Mazengarb began his formal musical training in Wellington where he follows; completed his Bachelor of Music degree, majoring in classical guitar (performance). 24-27 October – Allen Beaver and Helen Bonica, In his final year, Mark undertook an exchange to the University of North Carolina painting exhibition. where he discovered the world of bluegrass and the music of guitar greats Chet 6-16 November – Coromandel Embroiderers Atkins, Merle Travis and Jerry Reed. He became hooked on finger-style guitar Guild. playing, and has also become a highly accomplished jazz, folk and bluegrass 5-14 December – Bronwyn Eaton-Matheson and musician. Helen Bonica, exhibition. After graduating from university in 2006, Mark visited the USA several times 18 December-8 January – Christmas Exhibition, where he learned from a variety of guitarists including Tommy Emmanuel. At the multi media. Auckland Folk Festival in 2008, he was the recipient of the Frank-Winter Memorial 9-18 January – Erica Lyons. Award, given to aspiring young musicians with clear musical goals. 22 January-7 February – Coromandel Arts Loren Barrigar started playing guitar when he was four years old, and by the time Group, exhibition. he was six, had played in front of thousands of country music fans at the Grand Ole Bookings for other times over summer are Opry in Nashville. He went on to study with Jimmy Atkins (Chet’s brother), which available but get in quick because the gallery is very led to a touring career with his family band from Nashville to Las Vegas. popular and well used over this time. Since settling in Central New York, he has been acclaimed for his songwriting Our little “pop-in, drop-in” group is plugging away skills, is in constant demand as a studio musician and has performed with many and some of us are catching up nicely on long ago of the world’s best acoustic players including Steven Bennett, Richard Smith, abandoned work but plenty of new work has been John Knowles and Muriel Anderson. His 2008 album “Dance with Me” received a started – and finished. It’s amazing how much you can Syracuse Area Music Award for Best Country Album of 2009. get done in a few hours of concentration and idle chat. Loren and Mark first met in 2005 at a guitar camp in Ohio and again in 2009 at The sun pours into the art room and it has been a the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society (CAAS) convention in Nashville, an internalovely warm place to be on cold winter days. tional gathering of hundreds of guitarists. They began playing together, setting the We always welcome new people to the group so stage for the 2010 CAAS convention where, although not originally listed to play on pop-in drop-in and see what we’re all about. 10am to the Saturday night finale, they were added to the show due to popular demand. They about 3pm on Thursdays or ring Sue (07) 866 8039 received a standing ovation, and were invited to perform concerts across the USA for info. There is no charge. and France. Since then, the pair has toured extensively within the USA and Europe, and has been invited to headline Art Group festivals in both Europe and By Lindsay Nicholls the USA. All three of their duo albums have won SAMMY The Art Group met with some trepidation for our workshop held awards (Syracuse Area Music last week with Val Tubman from Waihi. It was a pastel workshop Awards) for Best Album, and and as most of us have never used it at all, it was a bit daunting. the title track of their second After a chat on types of pastels and papers, Val demonstrated a studio album “Onward” won best small piece on how to use pastels.We were then set the task of a instrumental at the International landscape with guidance from Val if needed. At the end of the day Acoustic Music Awards in 2013. I think we surprised ourselves with the lovely creations we’d made. Date: Thursday 16 October I’m not sure I will become a pastel artist, but at least I’ve had a go. at 7.30pm. At Coromandel It is a messy medium: we used our fingers a lot for rubbing and Bowling Club, Woollams Ave, texture. And we created a lot of chalky dust. We are not allowed Coromandel. Tickets $25, to blow off the dust; you’ll lose the picture. And don’t drop it... $20 concession. Book at the same thing – it will come off paper. And then of course we had Coromandel Information Centre. our luncheon. That is always worth going for. We had lots and lots of savouries for everyone this time around. Val Tubman always enjoys the day, as does Ash, her husband. The colour range in pastels is amazing. As pastels don’t blend like a paint, it pays to have as many colours as available. Custom Woodworking, They sell palettes for Persian Rugs, Local Art landscapes, palettes for 75 Wharf Road (next to Coro Pies), portraits, etc. Each with down the Green Lane a range for that purpose. Big decision, what colour to choose at Arty cheers. Open 11-4 Wed thru Sat. (unless we’ve “Gone Fishing”) Val’s workshop Call: 021-038-0923 for a Rendezvous. Coromandel Town Chronicle Obituary for Helen Mason By Barry Brickell Helen Wilmot Mason 30 April 1915 - 22 August 2014 Helen died at the age of 99 at Taradale, near Waipukurau on 22 August and here I would like to offer a brief introduction to her as a potter and friend. It was during the Centennial Exhibition in Wellington in 1940 that Helen saw Elizabeth Matheson and Olive Jones demonstrating and selling their pots. She was immediately captivated and saw the need for herself and suburban housewife friends to engage in some other activities than being confined to the house day after day while their husbands were engaged in the war effort. In the early 1950s, a Mr Roberts set up pottery classes at the Petone Technical School where Helen encountered Bernard Leach’s A Potters’ Book and met other like minded souls, all women. On a visit to the Dominion Museum she met Dr Terry Barrow who showed her stoneware pottery from the Leach Potteries, Michael Cardew and traditional studio pottery from Japan including the work of Shoji Hamada. At that time most studio pottery by women was earthenware. Helen became determined to venture into the new world of stoneware being made industrially by pipe and tile factories using salt-glazing, but except for the next small group of male potters headed by Len Castle in the late 1950s, few potters ever ventured into these factories or took any interest in their techniques. Meanwhile Helen and her new close friends, Lee Thompson, Muriel Moody, Doreen Blumhardt and Juliet Peters began to get organised. A weekend school was arranged and tutored by Len Castle. Terry Barrow had informed Helen of my work in stoneware using local raw materials and home-built kiln when I was a student at the then Auckland University College. About 1955, Helen sent me a return train ticket to come down and fix her crude oil-fired kiln in Khandallah. We had instant rapport. I must have “fixed” the kiln because she was making good stoneware for the next exhibition, the very first one of studio potters in Dunedin. Thereafter, Helen and I corresponded regularly and I would often call in on her after enjoying the spectacular train ride up through the Ngaio Gorge to Khandallah. Her studio was limited to the small washhouse at the back of the family residence in Everest Street, Khandallah – her husband Malcolm, grudgingly allowing the pottery to not take over too much space. In 1958, the first edition of the “NZ Potter” magazine, the inspiration of Helen and Doreen Blumhardt, was produced. In 1962, the Cowans joined the editorial team and for the next thirty or so years the magazine was produced on a quarterly basis. In 1965, the NZ Society of Potters was founded. Following her divorce, Helen made several moves to set up pottery studios in various places and began to take an interest in Maori culture from the creative aspect. Her move to two sites in Tokomaru Bay enabled her to absorb Maori crafts such as weaving and folklore. Here, she hosted artists such as Theo Schoon, John Hovell and encouraged a new generation of young Maori potters headed by Art exhibition Two local artists, Allan Beaver and Helen Bonica, are combining in an exhibition at Hauraki House Gallery over Labour weekend. Hours are 10am-4pm daily. Here is a sample of their works. Baye Riddell. While at Tokomaru Bay, Helen had a finely built and crafted housetruck made, enabling her wanderlust ambitions to be fulfilled as though she had not already achieved the goals of her aspirations as an established artist potter. About 1987, the housetruck, guided by Helen, arrived at Driving Creek Potteries. By previous agreement, she would look after me, cook dinners and help to run the potteries. She set her up in a newly-built studio made from old plywood car cases and a kiln shed made from old Auckland tram ends, for her gas fired stoneware kiln. Here, she made some beautiful work, sculptural as well as domestic, using the richly opalescent glazes she kept rather close to her heart. Memorial work indeed, but I could not penetrate some of the secrets! In about 1995 Helen moved on to her final destination at the Waiohiki Community Arts Centre at Taradale near Napier. Here she received care from a community of artists and from her son, Tim, who is a medical doctor. Here a cottage was named after her – the “Helen Mason House”. Ka kite ano – auntie Helen – we shall meet again! Ehoa! References: NZ Potter Magazine, Vol. 1, number 1, August 1958. Design Doreen Blumhardt, Edited by Helen Mason; Helen Mason’s Scrapbook, A Memoir, 2005, 2nd edition. Fine Print Company, Waipukurau; There are many other contributors to the story of Helen Mason’s work and life in the NZ Potter magazine of which I have a full collection Book launch Hauraki House Saturday 18 October from 5-7pm The Distance Travelled: A Memoir by Jocelyn Davey. All welcome. Leanne, at The Success Cafe, welcomes back the original owner, Liz Cameron, for four nights only. Fri 31 Oct, Sat 1 Nov, Fri 7 Nov and Sat 8 Nov Special menu with some of the old favourites from 1990s. Bookings essential 866 7100 By Allan Beaver By Helen Bonica October 2014 33 34 Coromandel Town Chronicle October 2014 Sport Spirit of Coromandel Trust Update By Debra Attwood Search for the Lost Amphibians The ARC 12/6-Hour Adventure Race, “Search for the Lost Amphibians” 12- or 6-hour adventure, was based from the township of Coromandel. This was held in mid-September and we were very lucky with the weather. There was thunder and lightning the night before, but we woke to a calm day. There were some showers and heavier rain later in the evening but for most of the day it was fine. North Island Secondary Schools’ 12-hour event was won by the team from New Plymouth Boys’ High School. Thank you to all the teams and their supporters for taking part and thank you to our marshals. Cranleigh K2 Road Cycle Classic – 1 November This is the 13th anniversary of the K2, It will start in Coromandel town traveling anticlockwise through Thames, Tairua, Whitianga and finishing in Coromandel. The K4 is an event that only happens every four years when the K2 race starts in Coromandel town and has the endurance cyclists travelling twice around the K2 course starting at 10pm on Friday night and cycling through the night to complete the 384km challenge. Other smaller challenges include the EMC K150 which starts in Thames, a distance of 139km, the Halcyon K1 Starting in Tairua, 86km, and the Nicholas Browne Challenge starting in Whitianga a distance of 43km, all events finish in Coromandel town. There is an event for everyone so get on your bike and give it a go. Proceeds from the event go towards funding youth from the Coromandel Peninsula to attend the Outdoor Pursuits Centre OPC to participate in outdoor education courses to promote personal growth and team building. The Great Cranleigh Kauri Run – 22 November The Cranleigh Kauri Run is coming up and we hope you are out and about getting your training underway for the 2014 event which is the eleventh anniversary of this spectacular event. Events include: the Kauri Classic – 32km – Waikawau Bay to Coromandel town; the Kauri Demi-Marathon – 23km – White Star Station, Colville to Coromandel town; the Kauri Crossing – 13km – Waikawau Bay to White Star Station, Colville; the Kauri Ultra - 76km – Port Jackson to Coromandel. This year there is a relay option for the Kauri Ultra. The Ultra will start at Port Jackson which has more accommodation. The Relay will be teams of two, the first person running the 44km to Waikawau and the second person running the final 32km to Coromandel town. The two halves, although different in distance, will be similar in effort. There is also a category for teams of four. First person will run to Port Charles, 2nd person to Waikawau, 3rd person to the top of the Kennedy Bay Road and 4th person to the finish line. We also have a special services team category in this event and it is open the armed forces, fire brigades, police and any other uniformed group. Each year the Spirit of Coromandel Trust will plant a kauri tree along the trail for every competitor that takes part in the event. They also undertake to maintain them in the important first few years of growth. To date 2,389 kauri have been planted covering a distance of 8km. These can be seen at the beginning of the Waikawau trail. Upcoming events: 1 November – The Cranleigh K2 Road Cycling Classic 22 November – The Great Cranleigh Kauri Run 13km, 23km, 32km and 76km off road running events. Coromandel Golf Club By Peter Gray The men’s competition Golconda Cup went down to the wire with Mark Burcombe and Dave Dudson joint winners with a combined best 2 x round net 129. Both players decided to share the trophy rather than a play-off. After a week postponement a reasonable field braved the elements and Mark Burcombe fired an outstanding third round two under 68 gross – 61 net to go with previous 68 net. Dave Dudson must consider himself unlucky as a “muddy” ball may have cost him a couple of strokes in his great final third round 64 net to go with his previous 65. The popular Annual Mixed Charity Daffodil Day in support of the Cancer Society was held on Saturday 23 August and again was a great success not only with golfing but in raising approx. $1000 for the local branch of the Cancer Society. The two Kevins, Kevin Verner and Kevin O’Keefe, shared the major prize with 39pts, followed by Don Bryant, Glenise Robertson 38, Bruce Fitzpatrick, Robin Attwood, Peter Gray 37. Thanks must go to Ed Buckett for his effort in organising the day and the ladies that assisted in catering, providing the raffles and the daffodils. A special thank you to local businesses for their generous donations of prizes that helps to make this event one of the most popular of the golfing year. Thanks to: Admiral Arms, Coastway Cutters, Coromandel Fish & Dive, Coromandel Garage Ltd (Gas), Coromandel Garden Centre, Coromandel Hotel, Coromandel Meat Keeper, Coromandel Pharmacy, Coromandel Refrigeration, Coromandel Smokehouse, Coromandel Supermarket, Coromandel Timber & ITM, Four Square, Golddiggers, James & Turner, Mangrove Manor B&B, Morrissey Automotive Services, Mussel Barge Snapper Safaris, Mussel Kitchen, New Image Hair Salon, Pepper Tree Restaurant, Stapletons, Star & Garter, Success Café, Umu Café, Wild Spirit, Weta Design Store, Wyuna Studio. Interest in Playing Golf? The Coromandel Golf Club offers five free rounds before you have to make a decision to join. There are various membership packages starting at $190 for your initial year if you have not been a Golf Club member prior. The full annual membership is $365 – “a dollar per day”. There are also country, summer, and 100km memberships available. For entry details and more information check our website www.arcevents.com Qualified members can assist with coaching if required. Reminder Save Kiwi week Saturday 11 October Golf tournament – Club Champs Rd.1 Saturday 18 October Where: Coromandel – Club Champs Rd.2 Golf Club Saturday 25 October When: Sunday 5 – Club Champs Rd.3 October Wednesday 29 October Entry fee: $25 with a – Meat Pack, Laurie Olliff Trophy. light lunch included. All proceeds go to help Coromandel kiwi. To book email coroplum@ See meeting list for class times xtra.co.nz 866 8635 Coromandel Town Chronicle Coromandel Gymnastics Club By Anne Louden Hi to everyone ... by the time this comes out we should be back in business ... it’s a funny ole term with two dates not available for us at the Community Hall at CAS but we will advise whether we will relocate or have a lay-day. We start back in the first week of Term 4 on 16 October, then we’re on for the 23rd and 30th. I will confirm what we do with 6 November as this is our first non-available day. We’re loving COGS and NZCT who have granted us money to purchase a new beam and crash pads ... making our kids safer and more experienced. We will start Term 4 with the new gear, all going according to plan. As I’m writing this, Teresa (our head coach) is getting ready for her next Impact Gymsport Academy workshop “Display” ... so you will all see the benefits of the this workshop at the end of Term Four when we will invite you all to come and see our fabulous kids in action. By the time this issue is printed, our younger years 2-6’s from Te Rerenga, Colville, Mercury Bay Area School and CAS will have been to their Regionals and we’re sure they will have all done well and had an amazing time. We should also mention that Sheridan O’Keeffe placed 8th overall at the Regionals year 7-8 which was missed from the last article. The great thing about these Regional competitions is the experience they gain, new friendships they make or reaffirm and the celebration and fun of gymnastics. We are looking for anyone who would like to step into coaching and/or become a regular parent helper. The coaching pathway is a nationally recognised qualification and there are ongoing courses for those interested. Very excited ... we have our leotard/tshirt designs finalised and will be able to have these available for purchase soon, which will make us a very professional team of gymnasts. Bye for now and thank you for your ongoing support. We are at CAS Hall from 3.30pm each Thursday of the school term ... you are more than welcome to come along and watch or participate – the first session is free, then casually for $6 each, $40/term or $70/family (2+children) October 2014 Coromandel Community Recreational Society Trust Waikato Events Centre (Community Swimming Pool Complex) By Debra Attwood Pool Lifeguards Required For Season We are looking for lifeguards for this season so if you are into swimming, being out in the sun and think that being a lifeguard could be your calling, give me a call. This involves ensuring the safety of all patrons in the swimming pool complex, keen observation skills are a must as well as being able to swim, and having a first aid certificate. This is a fixed-term, part-time position, and involves weekend work. We operate over the summer months from approximately October through March. Applicants must be 18 or over. Training is available for the suitable applicant: you can complete the National Pool Lifeguard Training or the National Certificate in Aquatics. We like to have a group of lifeguards who can work shifts. If you think this could be you contact Debra; contact details are listed below. Opening date for the pool has yet to be confirmed but it will be in mid to late October, so keep an eye out. Check us out on Facebook for further updates: Coromandel Community Swimming Pool. Pool hours during the school term October – 14 December Mornings Monday – Friday 6.30-8am; Afternoons – Tuesday, Thursday, Friday – 3-5pm; Tuesday and Thursday lane swimming only 5-6pm; Weekends 12-5pm Entry costs: Adults $3.50; Students & Seniors $2.50; Preschoolers 1-5yrs $1; Spectators $1. Remember if you are looking for a venue to hire for a day, night, afternoon our hall is available. Contact Debra Ph: (07) 866 7660, mobile 027 348 2400 or email [email protected] Cafe, Restaurant and Bar Operating Hours Open 7 days Sunday-Thursday 10am - 4pm Friday & Saturday 10am - 7pm Happy Hour 4pm - 6pm Bookings essential for dinner. Summah Evans in action Coromandel Croquet Club By Judy Bronlund We will be holding our AGM on Tuesday 7 October at 10am at our club rooms on Woollams Ave; play will start after the meeting. Visitors and new members are most welcome to join us. We play on both lawns, which are in excellent condition thanks to our new mower and our diligent green keeper. Contact Diane (07) 866 7613 or Judy (07) 866 8637 Relaxcoro massages available onsite Kiwi Spring Festival Sunday 26th October – please contact us to book a stall 1299 Port Charles Road RD 4 Coromandel Ph 07 866 6614 [email protected] www.kiwiretreat.co.nz 1 hour north of Coromandel Town LODGE ACCOMMODATION NATURAL SWIMMING HOLE WIFI & SJOELBAK 35 36 Coromandel Town Chronicle October 2014 Sport continued Coromandel Swimming Club By Debra Attwood Well the winter season is over and we are heading into our summer season. Let’s hope that the weather warms up and heats up the pool. We will be holding a couple of registration days in early October – see below for days and times. A small group of swimmers have been travelling to Thames throughout the winter months to continue their training and they attended their first meet of the season in mid-September; this was the Matamata Junior Meet. It was attended by Briar and Sheridan O’Keeffe and Kaiya Kerrison. They performed very well with Briar achieving four personal best times and a club record for 11-yr girls’ 50m backstroke. Sheridan gained three personal bests and a club record in 11-yr girls’ 100m backstroke and Kaiya five personal bests and two club records in 9-year girls’ 50m and 100m breaststroke. Well done girls, you are off to a great start to the season. In mid-October we will be taking a small group to the annual three-day swim camp in Rotorua where they will receive intensive training to kick off the season. Attending the camp will be Kaiya Kerrison, Briar O’Keeffe, Sheridan O’Keeffe and Mia Nathan. Our competitive season begins in early November with the Te Awamutu Swim Meet on 1 November and 29 November in Tokoroa. Swim Club Registration Monday 6 October 3.30pm and Monday 13 October 3.30pm at the pool. This is for Competitive, Club and Junior groups and Learn to swim. Learn To Swim Classes Learn to swim classes will be starting in late November so get your registrations in. Early bird registration price is $50 if paid before 28 November or $65.00 if paid after that date. If you would like to book your child in, contact Debra either at the pool on club nights or by phone (07) 866 7660 or 027 348 2400 or email debmark62@ hotmail.com. We will also be holding classes in February when school starts again for children aged four and over. Coromandel Tennis Club Coromandel Tennis Club will be holding its Annual General Meeting at the club house on Sunday 5 October at 1pm. All welcome. Coromandel Marine Farmers’ Association Comment By Gilbert James, Chair, CoroMFA Hello everyone. Understandably many recreational and charter fisher skippers take advantage of the good fishing in Coromandel mussel farms, but there can be serious problems from careless operations. The purpose of this article is to advise about good practices and to request everyone’s support. Firstly the serious problems if fishing skippers don’t operate properly include: • Fishing vessels being sunk or overturned (it has happened) and fishers could get seriously hurt, by getting too close to the busy harvest vessel. • Danger to vessel crews from flying hooks and sinkers, where fishers are casting lines (this a real threat to crew safety). • Damage to or even breakage of the surface longline (the likely record for that was a farm that had 16 lines cut in one year). Please remember that these lines are simple polypropylene and are under very high tension and so are very vulnerable to being cut and/or damaged • Fishing boat anchors caught on the mussel farm mooring warp-line between the end (orange) surface float and the farm’s seabed anchor. (A likely record for that was eight fishing boat anchors caught on one mooring warp-line.) All fishers and charter operators are requested please at all times to: • Please think safety first and last • Please apply mutual consideration, tolerance, politeness. • Sewage discharge is illegal in waters less than 5m deep, or within 500m from a marine farm or the shoreline. • Please do not moor to any longlines that are being worked by mussel farm vessels, and please immediately move off any line that commences being worked. • Please do not cast any fishing gear at any time anywhere in the direction of mussel farm vessels, unless you are more than 100m away. • No anchoring please and only moor your vessel to mussel longlines by tying-up properly, or by using an approved mooring hook. • Minimise vessel speed and minimise wake when operating adjacent to other vessels at a marine farm. • For VHF boat-to-boat, please call up on Channel 17 but please do not use this channel to chat on. On behalf of all our marine farmers, best wishes to all. - Outboard service centre - General engineering - Aluminium & stainless welding Telephone Workshop: 028 2580 2351 Office: (07) 866 8004 116,309 Road, Coromandel, 1km from the main road. Coromandel Town Chronicle October 2014 ! 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Whether it be Carpentry, Decorating, Tiling, I can give you advice and a free quote. Call Vaughan on (07) 866 7969. BEGINNERS YOGA WITH BECKS - FREE OFFER! I am offering a FREE one hour personal class for students who attend 6 classes in a row up until November 13th. Come and join us on Thursdays from 5.15pm to 6.30pm at the Coro Gym, $5. Phone or text 027 407 0079 for more info. BROKEN GLASS? Call Mike Coromandel Glass (07) 866 8869. CAROLYN’S CLOTHING ALTERATION & REPAIRS. 45 Wharf Road next to Coro Pies. Ph 027 248 5431. CARPENTRY: Windows, Doors, Decks, Kitchens. Sound Tradesman. Free Quotes. Vaughan Udall (07) 866 7969. CLASSICAL HOMEOPATH, human & animal, Nicole McCauley, Coromandel town, Tuesdays. For appointments call 021 172 7583. CLEAN UP - CLEAR OUT, Give GO GIRLS a shout! Cleaning, gardening, lawns & weed eating, give our skills a test let GO GIRLS do the rest. Phone Lizzie (07) 866 8810/021 148 5261. CLOWN FUN FOR ALL OCCASIONS! Ph Bev 0210 229 3186 or email: clownchiko@yahoo. co.nz COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT, Leon Barton, fast, reliable service, (07) 866 7206, 021 140 9316. COMPUTER FIX Your local support and expert for computer repairs, upgrades, backup solutions, virus removal, software problems, purchase advice or tuition. Micha Wellnitz, Ph (07) 866 8932 COMPUTER SOLUTIONS. Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer with over 15 years of IT experience providing solutions and support service for PCs, Laptops, Printers, Wired and Wireless Networks, Virus and Spyware removal, Data Protection and Recovery. Up gradations, Consulting, Design and Training. Contact: Dheeraj Bali Ph (07) 866 7550 Mob 021 207 1341 E-mail: [email protected] COROMANDEL THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE. Lalita Morrison - Dip. Therapeutic Massage (RMT) - offers Relaxation, Remedial and Deep Tissue Massage, Reflexology and Reiki. Personalised treatments tailored for you. Clinic at Coastway Cutters, 100 Kapanga Rd, Coromandel. Appointments 7 days on 0274 918 932 or (07) 866 7474. ELECTRICIAN, REGISTERED, Steve Garmey, 17 Puriri Place, Tuateawa, (07) 866 7669, 021 0244 0002. “FOR TREES” PETER NOVIS, climbing specialist, felling, topping, pruning and chipping. Fully insured. Phone (07) 866 7861, 027 636 3253. HOME AND BUILDING MAINTENANCE. Contact Tony Burton 0800 024 874. LAWNMOWER, chainsaw, weedeater repairs. Ph Rob 021 618 601. 45 Wharf Road. MUSIC RECORDING Record your original music. Produce a single, a demo or full length album. Qualified sound engineer with 10 years’ experience recording and mixing music to a professional standard. Matt Sephton, 021 0438689, www.corosoniclab.co.nz, [email protected] PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING: Neat tidy work. Free Quotes. Vaughan Udall (07) 866 7969. RANCH SLIDER WONT SLIDE? Call Mike Coromandel Glass (07) 866 8869. RIDE-ON MOWER REPAIRS. We can pick up & deliver. Rob’s small motor repairs 45 Wharf Road Rob 021 618 601 or leave a message (07) 866 7407. SEWING EXPERT Repairs, Alterations, New Garments, Revamping Old Favourites. Industrial Machine; Curtains, Canvas, Leather, Vinyl, Squabs, etc. Quality work assured. Ph Bev (07) 866 8126 or 0210 229 3186. SPRING IS HERE: Jobs to be done! Phone Vaughan Udall for a free quote (07) 866 7969. THE LIGHTHOUSE STUDIO: Joinery/ custom woodworking, furniture, Persian rugs and LOCAL ART. Between Coro Pies and Morrissey Automotive, down the green lane. 75 Wharf Rd 021 038 0923. TILING: Wall and floor tile laying service. High standard of work. Free quotes. Vaughan Udall (07) 866 7969. TRAMPOLINE REPAIRS, canvas awning, leather. Phone Rob 021 618 601 or call in to shop 45 Wharf Road. WINDOW CATCH BROKEN? Call Mike Coromandel Glass (07) 866 8869. YOGA WITH JESSICA: Wednesdays 7-8:30pm at the Events Centre (behind 4 Square, above the swimming pool). All welcome, $8 per class, concession available. Ph: (07) 866 8405 for more info. TREESHAPES. Qualified Arborists for all treework, chipping, stumpgrinding, hedges, section clearance, free quotes. Phone 0274 726 627. FOR SALE COROMANDEL FIREWOOD SUPPLIES quality wood at affordable prices t-tree and pine free local delivery phone or txt ezra on 022 0860 927. GARAGE SALE 11 OCTOBER, Flat 13, 505 Kapanga Road, 9am-1pm. All manner of interesting items. Please park on Kapanga Road. NOW SELLING NATURAL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OIL for wood. Made in NZ by the Naturalhouse Company. Excellent product, easy to use. Available from The Lighthouse Studio, 75 Wharf Rd ph 021 038 0923. PIANO, “Pearl River” Good condition, Offers. Phone (07) 866.8461, 027 279 5446. SKYLIGHTS, silvertube tubular skylights light up those dark areas in your home. No ongoing costs. Estimates over phone. 0508 SUNLIGHT/0508 786544. We also install heatpumps. SITUATIONS VACANT WE AT THE COLVILLE HEALTH CLINIC are on the lookout for an experienced Rural Practice Nurse preferably Prime trained for relief work. This is in addition to the current nurses, Kit and Diane and our reliever Gloria. WANTED DO YOU HAVE ANY SPARE OR UNWANTED AGEE JARS, all sizes needed. Please call (07) 866 7301 or (07) 866 7191. OLD GARDEN OR HAND TOOLS, saws, rakes, shovels, spades, forks. Any condition. Call The Waterworks (07) 866 7191. WORK WANTED ANYTHING CONSIDERED, Ph Jo Notman (07) 866 8074. TREE SERVICE. Dismantling or pruning. Free quotes. Call Jeremy Haszard (07) 866 0118. TREESHAPES. Qualified Arborists for all treework, chipping, stumpgrinding, hedges, section clearance, free quotes. Phone 0274 726 627. Opinions By John Irvine Poetry SPOT Opinions are like bums everybody has one but some are more attractive than others. Take global warming for example this phenomenon has generated tsunamis of words smothering clouds of paperwork and more opinions than fleas on a dog. Every scientist has a pet theory the various media takes sides with the most controversial as politicians scramble to be heard and accumulate electoral points activists stop eating meat protests proliferate. Yet I wonder whether global warming is just a new term for what we once called more simply evolution? Coromandel Town Chronicle October 2014 39 Coromandel Town weekly and monthly meetings Every Monday Coro Gym – aerobics, Charles St, contact Peg (07) 866 8635 .......................................8am Mahamudra Centre, guided meditation-in Gompa, contact (07) 866 6851 .......... 8-8.30am Coromandel Hikers Group, Hauraki House, contact Don & Anne (07) 866 8885 ..........9am Colville Social Services Collective, Colville Hall, contact (07) 866 6920 ............. 9am-3pm Kohanga Reo o Kapanga, contact (07) 866 8417 .................................................. 9am-3pm Coro Gym – sit and be fit, Charles St, contact Peg (07) 866 8635............................9.30am Aerobics low-high xtrng KiwiCan rooms, contact Evy (07) 866 8242 ............. 5.15-6.15pm Coro Gym – boxing/aerobics, contact Marty (07) 866 8635 ............................ 5.30-6.15pm Shrinking Violets, contact Betsie (07) 866 7076 ......................................................5.30pm Coro Contract Bridge, Coro Ambulance rooms, contact Natalie (07) 866 8422 ............7pm Four-part harmony taize singing, Anglican Hall, contact Sue (07) 866 8833 ...........7.30pm Every Tuesday Homeschoolers gathering, contact Julene (07) 866 8005 .................................................... Mah Jong, contact (07) 866 7580 ......................................................................................... Mahamudra Centre, guided meditation-in Gompa, contact (07) 866 6851 .......... 8-8.30am Colville Bay Early Learning Centre, rear Colville School, contact Alex (07) 866 8319 ..9am-3pm Coro Walking Group, Hauraki House car park contact Janine (07) 866 7660 or Joy (07) 866 7762 ......................................................................................................9am Swissball Training – Hi-Tech Health & Fitness, contact Marlene (07) 866 8019......... 9am Colville Social Services Collective, Colville Hall, contact (07) 866 6920 ............. 9am-3pm Kohanga Reo o Kapanga, contact (07) 866 8417 .................................................. 9am-3pm Music & Dance, Elim Church, contact Teresa (07) 866 7511.............................. 9.30-11am Coro Ladies Golf, Hauraki Rd, contact Peter (07) 866 7633.............................tee off 10am Yoga, Colville Hall, contact (07) 866 6612 ...................................................................10am Croquet, Woollams Ave, contact Judy (07) 866 8637 ..............................................9.45am Narcotics Anonymous meeting, Havalona Centre, contact 021 314 467 ................12 noon 500 card session at the Bowling Club, contact (07) 866 8886 ......................................1pm Coro Cub Scouts, Scout Hall, Hauraki House, contact Abby Morgan 07 211 9790 .. 4-6pm Aerobics non-impact cross training & stretching KiwiCan rooms, contact Evy (07) 866 8242 ............................................................................... 5.15-6.15pm Coromandel Ambulance training, Ambulance Station, contact Felix (07) 866 8279 ..............7-9pm Coro Motorcycle Club, Star & Garter, contact John (07) 866 6776 .......................... 7-9pm Swissball Training – Hi-Tech Health & Fitness, contact Marlene (07) 866 8019......... 7pm Every Wednesday Dharma Gaia, Meditation, contact (07) 866 7995 ..................................................... 6-7am Dharma Gaia, Sitting & Walking Meditation, contact (07) 866 7995 .................. 7.30-9pm Coro Gym – aerobics, Charles St, contact Peg (07) 866 8635 .......................................8am Rudolf Steiner Kindergarten, Rings Rd, contact Anna (07) 866 7794 8.30am-1.30pm/3pm Rudolf Steiner Playgroup, Rings Road, contact Anna (07) 866 7794.......... 8.30am-1.30pm Mahamudra Centre, guided meditation-in Gompa, contact (07) 866 6851 .......... 8-8.30am Colville Bay Early Learning Centre, rear Colville School, contact Linda or Alex (07) 866 8319 .................................................................................9am-3pm Colville Social Services Collective, Colville Hall, contact (07) 866 6920 ............. 9am-3pm Kohanga Reo o Kapanga, contact (07) 866 8417 .................................................. 9am-3pm Coro Gym – sit and be fit, Charles St, contact Peg (07) 866 8635............................9.30am Coromandel Playcentre, Woollams Ave, contact Debbie (07) 866 7119 .. 9.45am-12.15pm Coro Gym – body sculpt, Charles St, contact Georgia (07) 866 8635 ......... 10.15-11.15am Coromandel Golf Club – mens, Hauraki Rd, contact Peter (07) 866 7633 ..tee off 12.30pm Scrabble Club, contact Joan for venue on (07) 866 7580 ..............................................1pm Coro Tennis Club – club night, Tiki Rd, contact Gayle (07) 866 8063 ............................4pm Wing Chun Kung Fu- Hong Kong Style, contact Chi Sau Club 027 283 0773.. 4.30-8.30pm Aerobics – hi/low, KiwiCan rooms CAS, contact Evy (07) 866 8242 ............... 5.15-6.15pm Running Group, meet at rugby club grounds. Contact Mark 027 338 6697 or (07) 866 7660 ...................................................... 5-6.15pm Coro Gym – step/LBT, Charles St, contact Georgia (07) 866 8635 .................. 5.30-6.30pm Circuit Training – Hi-Tech Health & Fitness, contact Marlene (07) 866 8019.................. 7pm Yoga, Events Centre (behind 4 Square) $8, contact Jessica (07) 866 8405 ......... 7-8.30pm Discussion night-optional pot luck dinner, Mahamudra Centre, contact (07) 866 6851 ............................................................................................dinner 6pm, meeting 7-8.30pm Walking & sitting meditation, Dharma Gaia Centre, contact (07) 866 7995........ 7.30-9pm Every Thursday Mahamudra Centre, guided meditation-in Gompa, contact (07) 866 6851 .......... 8-8.30am Rudolf Steiner Kindergarten, Rings Rd, contact Anna (07) 866 7794 ....8.30am-1.30pm/3pm Rudolf Steiner Nursery (<3’s), Rings Rd, contact Anna (07) 866 7794 ...8.30am-1.30pm/3pm Coro Walking Group, Hauraki House car park contact Janine (07) 866 7660 or Joy (07) 866 7762.......................................................................................................9am Coro Art Group, St Andrews Church, contact Val (07) 866 8911 ........................ 9am-12pm Colville Bay Early Learning Centre, rear Colville School, contact Linda or Alex (07) 866 8319 ..................................................................... 9am-3pm Kohanga Reo o Kapanga, contact (07) 866 8417 .................................................. 9am-3pm Tai Ji, Top Floor, Waikato Events Centre, contact Sol (07) 866 8971 ..............................10am Coro Community Garden, Glover St, contact Louis (07) 866 8866 ............................ 2-4pm Service of the Word & Holy communion, St Colmans church, contact Jocelyn (07) 866 7126 .......................................................................................5pm Beginners Yoga with Becks, Coro Gym, $5. Contact Becks 027 407 0079 ...... 5.15-6.30pm Aerobics – step only, KiwiCan rooms CAS, contact Evy (07) 866 8242 .......... 5.15-6.15pm Swissball Training – Hi-Tech Health & Fitness, contact Marlene (07) 866 8019......... 7pm Quiz Night, Admiral’s Arms, contact (07) 866 7069 .......................................................7pm Every Friday Circuit Training – Hi-Tech Health & Fitness, contact Marlene (07) 866 8019 ...............6am Coro Gym – aerobics, Charles St, contact Peg (07) 866 8635 ................................... 8-9am Colville Bay Early Learning Centre, 3-4 yr olds, rear Colville School contact Linda (07) 866 8319 .................................................................................. 9am-3pm Rudolf Steiner Kindergarten, Rings Rd, contact Anna (07) 866 7794 ....8.30am-1.30pm/3pm Rudolf Steiner Nursery (<3’s), Rings Rd, contact Anna (07) 866 77948.30am-1.30pm/3pm Mahamudra Centre, guided meditation-in Gompa, contact (07) 866 6851 .......... 8-8.30am Colville Bay Early Learning Centre, rear Colville School, contact Linda or Alex (07) 866 8319 ..................................................................... 9am-3pm Kohanga Reo o Kapanga, contact (07) 866 8417 .................................................. 9am-3pm Yoga for everyone, Anglican Church Hall, contact Katie (07) 866 6612 ............. 9-10.30am Colville Services Collective, Colville Hall, contact (07) 866 6920 ........................ 9am-3pm Coro Gym – sit and be fit, Charles St, contact Peg (07) 866 8635................. 9.30-10.30am Coromandel Playcentre, Woollams Ave, contact Debbie (07) 866 7119 ..... 9.45am-12.15pm Coro Tennis, Men’s night, contact Gayle (07) 866 8063 ................................................4pm Every Saturday Mahamudra Centre, guided meditation-in Gompa, contact (07) 866 6851 .......... 8-8.30am Coro Tennis Club – juniors, Rings Rd, contact Gayle (07) 866 8063..............................9am Croquet, Woollams Ave, contact Judy (07) 866 8637 ..............................................9.45am Coromandel Golf Club-club play, Hauraki Rd, contact Peter (07) 866 7633tee off 12.30pm Coromandel RSA, contact Ian (07) 866 7138 (winter 1st, 3rd & 5th Sat only) ........ 4-10pm St Colmans Catholic Church-mass, Rings Rd, contact Keith (07) 866 8613 or Jenny (07) 866 7787...................................................................................................5pm Prayers for dead and healing, Mahamudra Centre, contact (07) 866 6851............... 5-6pm Every Sunday Mah Jong, contact (07) 866 7580 ........................................................................................ Mahamudra Centre, guided meditation-in Gompa, contact (07) 866 6851 ...... 10-10.30am Aerobics – step combo, KiwiCan rooms CAS, contact Evy (07) 866 8242 .............. 9-10am Elim Church Services, Rings Rd, contact Steve (07) 866 8268 ..................... 10am-12 noon Coro Tennis Club-club play, Rings Rd, contact Gayle (07) 866 8063 .............................2pm Swissball Training – Hi-Tech Health & Fitness, contact Marlene (07) 866 8019..........2pm Circuit Training – Hi-Tech Health & Fitness, contact Marlene (07) 866 8019 .............. 4pm Prayers for dead and healing, Mahamudra Centre, contact (07) 866 6851............... 5-6pm Alcoholics Anonymous meeting Anglican Church Hall, contact 021 314 467 .........7.30pm Monthly 1st Mon Coro Patchwork & Quilters Ambulance rooms, contact Jill (07) 866 7484 ...9am-4pm 2nd Mon Friendship Group, contact Jocelyn (07) 866 7101 3rd Mon Coro Patchwork & Quilters Ambulance rooms, contact Jill (07) 866 7484 Advertisers’ directory ..................................................9am-4pm Company page 3rd Mon Alzheimer’s Carers’ Group, Retirement Village Hall, bring plate & koha, 360 Discovery Ltd 11 contact (07) 282 0453, (07) 866 8653 866 book 16 ....................................................10.30am Ann Kerr-Bell – Natural 3rd Mon Church Guild, Anglican Church Hall, 24 contact Reverend Claire (07) 866 8553.... Medical Centre Annemieke Becks, midwife 30 ......................................................1.30pm 1st Tue Coro Motorcycle Club general Aston Electrical Ltd 22 business John (07) 866 6776 7.30pm Castle Rock Cafe 23 2nd Tue Coromandel/Colville Cmty Board, CILT 12 Council Chambers, contact (07) 866 1001.............................................. 9am Coro Gym 34 2nd Tue Public Trust, Harcourts, contact 0800 Coro Bowling Club 37 368 620.................................. by appt 18 1st Wed Coro Embroiderers Guild, Ambulance Coro Cabs Station, contact Jill Wilson Coro Construction 19 (07) 866 7484....................10am-3pm Corol Garage 31 1st Wed Lions Dinner Meeting, Ambulance Coro Handyman Services 6 Rooms; contact Jayne Lister (07) 866 7687.............................. 6pm Coro Kayak Adventures 36 2nd Wed Garden Circle, ph Linda Wright for Coro Marine Engineering 36 venue, (07) 866 8440..................... 1pm Corol Marine Farmers 3rd Wed Lions Business Meeting, Ambulance 36 Association Rooms; contact Jayne Lister Coro Mussel Kitchen 7 (07) 866 7687 ................................. 7pm Coro Oyster Company 10 4th Wed RSA Women’s Section, RSA lounge, contact Betty (07) 866 8192 .. 1.30pm Coro Plumbing 18 2nd Thu Coromandel Writers Group, contact Coromandel Quarry Ltd 6 Margaret (07) 866 8862 Coromandel Refrigeration 28 ...................................10.30am-2.30pm 3rd Thu Coromandel Poetry Group, contact Driving Creek Railway 24 Jocelyn Davey, (07) 866 7101 .... 6pm Gaia Decorators 13 4th Thu Coro SeniorNet, Trust Waikato Events Ctr, Harcourts 20-21 contact Loes (07) 866 8053 ..........1.30pm 3rd Fri Housie at Bowling Club, bar Himalaya Shop 13 available, contact (07) 866 8886 James and Turner 5 ...........................doors open 6.30pm, ..............................calling starts 7pm James Drainage �97 Ltd 14 1st Sat Coro RSA, RSA Hall, contact Errol K Bay Kayak and Paddle 22 Board Hire (07) 866 8845.........................4-10pm Llandem Consulting 3rd Sat Luncheon Ladies, contact Lorraine 26 Engineers (07) 866 8144............................ 12pm Lynley Ogilvie – massage 28 3rd Sat Coro RSA, RSA Hall, contact Errol (07) 866 8845.........................4-10pm Mana 23 1st Sun Coro School of Mines & Historical Sty/ Peninsula Electrical Services 26 Museum, contact (07) 866 8711....4pm 5 1st Sun Christ Church service, Tiki Rd, contact Pepper Tree Restaurant & Bar Barbara O’Reilly (07) 866 8299.. 10am Purnell Jenkison Oliver 15 2nd Sun St Andrew’s Presbyterian church Rapaura Watergardens 19 service, Rings Rd, contact (07) 866 Richardsons Real Estate 8–9 8633............................................9.30am 2nd Sun Young Eagles, Tiki Rd, contact Lisa Scott Revell Building Cont. 3 (07) 866 2055.............................. 9am Steelcraft Ltd 3 3rd Sun Christ Church service, Tiki Rd, contact Success cafe 33 Barbara O’Reilly (07) 866 8299 .. 9.30am 4th Sun St Andrews Presbyterian church Tangiaro Kiwi Retreat 29 & 35 service, Rings Rd, TCDC 17 contact Hilda (07) 866 8633 . 9.30am Te Rerenga School 27 5th Sun Christ Church/St Andrew’s share .............................................. 9.30am The Hauraki Taxation Service 14 If your meeting is listed incorrectly, or has been missed out, please email Debbie at [email protected] with the subject “meeting” phone (07) 866 7119 or post details to PO Box 148, Coromandel 3543. Please include contact name and phone number. The Olive Motel The Lighthouse Studio Waitaia Nursery 18 32 3 6 TUE Coromandel Town MON Make sure your event gets listed 7 3 Saturday Bowls at Coromandel Golf Club (see ad pg 37) 4 Save Kiwi Golf Tournament (see ad pg 34) Tennis Club AGM (see pg 36) 5 SUN Spring Relaxation Special starts at Mana (see pg 23) High tide 3.09am (0.5m), 3.52pm (2.6m) High tide 4.15am (2.6m), 4.55pm (2.7m) Low tide 9.24am (0.5m), 10.02pm (0.5m) Low tide 10.31am (0.5m), 11.04pm (0.4m) Best bite 9am/pm Best bite 10am/pm SAT High tide 2.07am (2.5m), 2.48pm (2.6m) Low tide 8.18am (0.5m), 8.58pm (0.6m) Best bite 8am/pm FRI High tide 1.11am (2.6m), 1.47pm (2.6m) Low tide 7.18am (0.5m), 7.56pm (0.6m) Best bite 7am/pm 10 THU 9 2 Calendar of events Coromandel Town October 2014 WED 1 Coromandel Youth Group Holiday Programme Continues (see pg 25) Spy Valley Wine Tasting at Pepper Tree (see ad pg 5) High tide 12.20am (2.6m), 12.51pm (2.6m) Low tide 6.26am (0.4m), 6.58pm (0.5m) Best bite 6am/pm 8 High tide 9.50am (3.1m), 10.14pm (3.0m) High tide 10.37am (3.0m), 11.03pm (2.9m) Low tide 3.31am (0.1m), 3.54pm (0.2m) Low tide 4.18am (0.1m), 4.42pm (0.3m) Best bite 2.30am/pm Best bite 3am/pm 12Museum field trip (see pg 18) Sunday Family Bowls at Coromandel Bowling Club (see ad pg 37) Apply within for Wellbeing starts at Mana (see pg 23) 11Patriots Motorcycle Club at RSA (see pg 10) Koru at Rapaura reopens (see ad pg 19) Club Champs Rd 1 at Coromandel Golf Club (see pg 34) High tide 9.02am (3.1m), 9.25pm (3.1m) Low tide 2.42am (0.1m), 3.06pm (0.2m) Best bite 2am/pm 18 Jocelyn Davey’s Book Launch (see pg 33) Club Champs Rd 2 at Coromandel Golf Club (see pg 34) Saturday Bowls at Coromandel Bowling Club (see ad pg 37) Friday Market reopens Ayurveda as a Sister to Yoga Women’s Retreat starts at Mana (see pg 23) High tide 8.12am (3.1m), 8.35pm (3.1m) Low tide 1.51am (0.1m), 2.17pm (0.2m) Best bite 1.30am/pm 17 High tide 3.15am (2.3m), 3.44pm (2.3m) High tide 4.12am (2.2m), 4.38pm (2.4m) Low tide 9.22am (0.8m), 10.01pm (0.8m) Low tide 10.21am (0.8m), 10.54pm (0.8m) Best bite 8.30am/pm Best bite 9am/pm High tide 6.22am (2.8m), 6.50pm (3.0m) High tide 7.19am (2.9m), 7.44pm (3.0m) Low tide 12.03am (0.3m), 12.32pm (0.3m) Low tide 12.58am (0.2m), 1.26pm (0.2m) Best bite 11am/pm Best bite 1am/pm 16 High tide 2.20am (2.3m), 2.48pm (2.4m) Low tide 8.22am (0.7m), 9.04pm (0.8m) Best bite 8am/pm High tide 7.31am (2.6m), 7.40pm (2.6m) Low tide 1.11am (0.5m), 1.29pm (0.5m) Best bite 12am/pm 30 Spring cleaning day at Museum (see pg 18) Kiwi Spring Festival (see pg 29) Top to Top fun run (see pg 19) 26 Painting exhibition starts at Hauraki House (see pg 32) Full moon High tide 9.33am (2.8m), 9.46pm (2.7m) Low tide 3.12am (0.4m), 3.32pm (0.4m) Best bite 2am/pm SUN Tide times and heights from Land Information NZ for Coromandel Harbour. For Thames times -15min High and -18min Low. Note: Tide heights are different for Thames. Bite times and good fishing ratings supplied by Ken Ring of www.predictweather.com, author of the Weather Almanacs for NZ for 2013 and 2014 . = Average fishing, = Very good = Excellent fishing fishing, New moon KEY High tide 8.52am (2.7m), 9.03pm (2.7m) Low tide 2.31am (0.4m), 2.50pm (0.4m) Best bite 1.30am/pm SAT COROMANDEL RUBBISH & RECYCLE TRANSFER STATION & E-CYCLE HOURS Tuesday and Thursday 1.30pm-5.30pm Saturday and Sunday 10.30am-5.30pm High tide 8.12am (2.7m), 8.21pm (2.7m) Low tide 1.51am (0.4m), 2.10pm (0.4m) Best bite 1am/pm Cameron at Success 31 LizCafe (see ad pg 33) Deadline for museum monthly competition (see pg 18) Creative NZ Local Arts October 2014 Funding Round closes (see ad pg 17) FRI High tide 12.04am (2.7m), 12.35pm (2.8m) High tide 12.56am (2.6m), 1.31pm (2.7m) Low tide 6.08am (0.4m), 6.43pm (0.4m) Low tide 7.01am (0.4m), 7.41pm (0.5m) Best bite 6am/pm Best bite 7am/pm THU 19 High tide 1.28am (2.5m), 1.53pm (2.5m) Low tide 7.27am (0.6m), 8.07pm (0.7m) Best bite 7am/pm 24 29 High tide 6.48am (2.5m), 6.58pm (2.5m) Low tide 12.28am (0.6m), 12.48pm (0.6m) Best bite 11am/pm 15 High tide 12.38am (2.6m), 1.01pm (2.6m) Low tide 6.37am (0.4m), 7.12pm (0.6m) Best bite 6am/pm 23 14 High tide 12.12pm (2.7m) Low tide 5.50am (0.4m), 6.20pm (0.5m) Best bite 5am/pm 22 High tide 6.01am (2.4m), 6.15pm (2.4m) Low tide 12.04pm (0.7m) Best bite 10am/pm 28 Meat Pack Don Olliff Trophy at Coromandel Golf Club (see pg 34) High tide 11.45am (2.8m) Low tide 5.20am (0.4m), 5.50pm (0.4m) Best bite 5am/pm WED Music Society concert (see pg 32) 21 25Museum reopens (see pg 18) Kiwi Avoidance Training (see pg 28) Club Champs Rd 3 at Coromandel Golf Club (see pg 34) Meditation Retreat starts at Mana (see pg 23) Croquet Club AGM (see ad pg 35) To get your event listed, email the details, your name and contact phone number to Debbie at [email protected] with the subject “event”. Or post to Jude Publishing, PO Box 148, Coromandel. There is limited space available and will be published subject to space availability, with preference to not-for-profit groups. High tide 5.20am (2.7m), 5.54pm (2.8m) Low tide 11.34am (0.4m) Best bite 10.30am/pm 13 Deadline for Coromandel Town Chronicle November issue School term 4 starts High tide 11.24am (2.9m), 11.50pm (2.8m) Low tide 5.04am (0.2m), 5.30pm (0.4m) Best bite 4am/pm 20 High tide 5.09am (2.3m), 5.28pm (2.4m) Low tide 11.16am (0.8m), 11.43pm (0.7m) Best bite 9.30am/pm 27 Twilight Bowls restarts at Coromandel Bowling Club (see ad pg 37) TUE High tide 10.14am (2.8m), 10.30pm (2.7m) High tide 10.58am (2.8m), 11.16pm (2.7m) Low tide 3.53am (0.3m), 4.15pm (0.4m) Low tide 4.32am (0.3m), 5.01pm (0.4m) Best bite 3am/pm Best bite 4am/pm MON
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