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Maungaturoto Matters
Maungaturoto, A Real New Zealand Town ‘Gettin’ on with it!’ Issue 83 August 2008

ANGLICANS WELCOME NEW VICAR

A large congregation at Holy Trinity Church, the Parish of Picton and the Sounds, moving to
Maungaturoto welcomed the Reverend Rodney Golden Bay in 2006. Rodney says he is already very
Dunlop in a special service on July 3rd as the new impressed by the friendliness and level of caring he
Vicar of the Paparoa Parish. has found in the community and looks forward to be-
The parish includes Paparoa, Maungaturoto, Kai- ing able to make a contribution to that.
waka and Mangawhai. Archdeacon Noel Derbyshire,
deputising for the Bishop of Auckland, who unfortu-
nately couldn’t come due to illness, preached at the
service and installed Revd Dunlop into his new posi-
tion, assisted by Mr John Blythe, Lay Archdeacon of
Whangarei.
During the service Rodney was presented with a
range of different symbols, signifying the variety of
ministries of the church, which he promised to fulfil
with God’s help. Representatives from different parts
of the parish and different denominations in the area
offered their support and loyalty.
Rodney comes to Northland with over 40 years of
experience in Christian ministry. After immigrating to
New Zealand from England in 1959 to take up dairy
farming, he was ordained to the Anglican ministry in
1968, and has had ministry positions in the Waikato
and Nelson Diocese in New Zealand, as well as
serving in the Diocese of Salisbury in England. In
1998 Rodney was asked by the Bishop of Egypt and
North Africa to serve as a chaplain to the expatriate
community in the city of Alexandria, Egypt, a city of
7.5 million people. While there, as well as serving
two English speaking congregations, he established
two Arabic speaking congregations, a congregation
for Dika speaking Sudanese and began a school for Photo: Reverend Rodney Dunlop the new Vicar of the
Sudanese refugee children. Paparoa Parish at the special service held for him at the
On returning to New Zealand he served as Vicar in Holy Trinity Church in Maungaturoto on July 3rd 2008.

153 Hurndall St
Maungaturoto
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Shopping Appointments etc.
Leave 9.00am and return approx. 3.30 – 4.00pm
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For information on 2008 trips
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Retirement Units For Sale and Rent

Maungaturoto Matters
Maungaturoto Matters is a free monthly publication,
produced and published by the Maungaturoto
Business & Community Association for the
Maungaturoto Community.
Letters to the Editor cannot be accepted due to
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The Community Trust wishes to advise, that
vacancies occur from time to time in both the
2BR OYO units and 1BR rentals, situated
within the village in Riverview place,
Maungaturoto.
If you, or you have family interested in this
retirement option, please contact Rest Home
Manager Hilda Ph. 431 8696, a name on our
waiting list will ensure you are advised of
vacancies.

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Matakohe Music Makers say Thanks!
Matakohe Music Makers thank all those who
supported us and bought raffle tickets, the prize
being a bottle of Merlot.
Cam from Cams Autos won the prize for June,
and Jenny from the Village Cafe in Paparoa won
her bottle on ticket No. 24 for the month of July.
Must be something in the waters at Paparoa.
Matakohe Music Makers play every second
Tuesday of the month starting at 7.30pm at the
Gumdiggers Cafe Church Road Matakohe. All
are welcome. $2.00 entry per person. Thanks to
all those who venture out on those cold nights to
come along and participate or listen.
Point Chevalier Memories
Pt Chevalier Community Library -
Submissions close 15 September
Did you live in Point Chevalier during the 30s,
40s or 50s? If so, the staff at Pt Chevalier Com-
munity Library would like to hear from you! We
are seeking reminiscences of life in Point Cheva-
lier during this time - including memories of days
at school, radio plays, methods of transport, the
Ambassador theatre, fashion and shopping.
These will be collated and turned into books
available from Pt Chevalier Community Library
for loan or purchase.
We would prefer handwritten submissions, and
have packs of paper at the library to distribute to
contributors, but are more than happy to accept
recollections by email as well. For information
contact judith.armstron@aucklandcity.govt.nz,
Phone 09 374-1322 (press 0).
(If you are wondering why this is in Matters --
many former Pt Chevalierians live in the area.)
Thought of the month
"
“First they ignore you, then they ridicule you,
then they fight you, then you win."
--Mahatma
--Mahatma Gandhi
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Into the Woods - a work of art
While fairytales delight people of all ages, they are more
appealing to adults when they stray from traditional story-
lines.
Into the Woods, currently being performed by Otamatea
Repertory Theatre in Maungaturoto, is one such telling.
The first act takes various tales and characters – Red Rid-
ing Hood, Cinderella, Rapunzel, Jack and the Beanstalk
and the wicked witch – and adds a couple desperate to
have a child. They all achieve their goals but after being
depicted living happily ever after, a marauding giant sends
things awry.
Into the Woods, by Stephen Sondheim, is complex musi-
cally and has many characters and scene changes.
In many ways it’s perfect for a regional theatre as its a
large cast and allows many performers and support crew to
participate and extend their abilities.
On the other hand, it’s challenging; this is acknowledged by
director Peter Flower and musical director Maura Flower.
Strong performance skills are required - many actors sing
solos – and, from a promotional perspective, it can’t be pi-
geonholed; it’s not a traditional musical and, while funny in
parts, it’s a morality play rather than a comedy.
The stage sets are exceptional, in particular the backdrop
of a rural village. All the costumes are outstanding too,
with special mention to the wolf, the ugly sisters and step-
mother, and the witch.
Most acting performances are relatively strong. The
blonde curls of Little Red Riding (Ellen Aikin) contrast with
her feisty character. Wicked step-mother Sally Taylor is
equally contradictory as she fawns over the prince, and the
witch, Penny Goodall, is bewitching with and without magic
powers. She and the princes, Garth Preston and Karam
David, put in especially strong singing and acting perform-
ances.
At times the piano music seems intrusive, and the rhyming
lyrics clearly stretch some of the cast.
The direction and production teams, including the set and
stage teams and the costumiers, excelled themselves. Into
the Woods is an impressive achievement by an amateur
group which also does its share of crowd pleasers, includ-
ing an annual pantomime which this year will be Never
Mind Mother Goose.
Into the Woods will be performed at ORT’s theatre at
Maungaturoto Country Club at 7.30pm on Thursday, July
31 and Friday, August 1, and at 2.00pm on Saturday and
Sunday, August 2 and 3, and at the same times the follow-
ing weekend - finishes August 10. Tickets cost $25 and
are available from Garnett’s Electrical in Maungaturoto and
through www.iticket.co.nz.
Rae Roadley.
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL REPERTORY THEATRE -
SEE INTO THE WOODS.
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!
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Jesus Christ is about Repentance and the Forgiveness of
Christian Comment Sin (Luke: 24: 46 “He told them, "This is what is written:
The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third
The Church of which Christ is the Head is alive and well. day, 47and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be
preached in his name to all nations”).
The presence of the Pope in Australia sets aflame, not just
the Catholic form of Christianity, but it flames the very Those who find Jesus find Repentance and Forgiveness of
essence of the fact that there is a huge “following of Jesus” their sins. That is what the Mass, the Communion and the
in the world and encouragingly, among the Youth of the Lord Supper celebrates. That car sticker that says
World today. “Christians are not perfect, only forgiven” is the joy all
Christians. Christians are sinners redeemed by the Blood
The multitudes of pilgrims enthused by the presence of the of Jesus, forgiving and being forgiven, people with so many
Pope have made outright declaration of their commitment hurts and bad stuff in their lives on the mend by and
and their faith in Jesus Christ. If the Pope is the earthly through the Love of the Lord Jesus and empowered by the
symbol of Christ as the Head of the Catholic Church, then Holy Spirit to journey through life overcoming those things
the love for the Pope, the joy of the presence of the Pope that could so easily destroy life.
and the great attraction to meeting the Pope will be
magnified when the whole Church of Jesus, made up of A great following of Jesus have passed on from this life
every Christ believing born-again man, woman, young over all the years that have passed. The great youthful fol-
person and child, meet the True Head of the Church, the lowing seen today can only speak of a Church that is ever
Lord Jesus Christ. increasing even in times ahead. Jesus Himself said in
Matthew 16: 18 “…I will build my church, and the gates of
The Church may look thin in some places but that does Hades will not overcome it.”
not speak for the growing increase in people from every
nation redeemed by the blood of the Lord Jesus and are The power and the increase of evil will not overcome the
now embracing life as followers of the Lord Jesus Christ. Kingdom Christ is building. We might as well follow Jesus
Yes, it is true that Christians have faults and failures and since the victory is His and can be ours in Him.
many do not live up to the standard of righteousness and
holiness expected of them (a criticism often used as an
excuse by those who do not want to be part of the Church).
But the truth of the Gospel, the Good News of the Lord
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Maungaturoto wastewater upgrade update
Maungaturoto’s Wastewater Plant upgrade is on tar-
get to be completed over the summer construction
season.
The work involves a sophisticated membrane filtration
plant which will be installed after the existing oxidation
pond to ‘polish’ the pond effluent to a high standard,
almost completely free of bacteria and other patho-
gens. Five tenders for building the plant are now be-
ing evaluated.
Tenders have also recently been called for the civil
construction component of the upgrade and have at-
tracted good interest. This involves site preparation,
earthworks, pipework and construction of a tidal dis-
charge storage pond to hold treated effluent for re-
lease on the first two hours of an outgoing tide.
A site meeting has been held with parties interested
in the earthworks/civil component to familiarise them
with the project. The civil tenders will close early in
August and they, along with those to supply the Mem-
brane Filtration Plant, are likely to be decided in Sep-
tember.
The design of the storage pond has been amended -
including changing the shape from oblong towards
square - to suit a number of geotechnical issues.
Also, a suitable nearby site has been found on which
to deposit excess soil from the earthworks and an
agreement has been concluded with the owner, the
Maungaturoto Country Club.
A consent for the earthworks involved in constructing
the storage pond, access track and other site prepa-
ration is currently being sought from the Northland
Regional Council. When that consent has been
granted and DoC has consented to the project, the
KDC will purchase land at the Country Club and com-
mence work.
- Kaipara District Council Press Release
The tender process for Maungaturoto’s Waste Water
Treatment upgrade involved a recent site visit—KDC
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HOMEBUILDERS
MAUNGATUROTO/PAPAROA
Here we are in the depths of winter. I love fires and
cosy evenings but the other good thing is that spring
is just around the corner.
The Golden Oldies Lunch on the 2nd July was a
smaller group than usual (because of the cold
weather) but the entertainment from the Young Ones
from the Christian School was heart warming and lots
of fun. About 10 of our Lovely Oldies came to the
Community House on the 16th for morning tea and a
chat, with Pat Hunt telling them about her recent trip
overseas.
Next Golden Oldies Lunch is on the 6th August
with morning tea on the 20th. If you would like to
come and/or need a lift please give us a ring on 431
9080.
TOOL BOX
Glenda Blythen is going to facilitate a Tool Box
course for parents of children 6 to 12 years. There is
usually a cost to this course but Otamatea High
School Adult Education is funding this for the commu-
nity.
The course is for six weeks on Tuesday evenings at
7pm to 9.30pm at the Community House. I can as-
sure you it will be a stimulating and fun time. Some of
the subjects covered are:
How to parent proactively?
How can I build my children’s self esteem?
How do I pass my values on to my children?
If you would like the opportunity to attend please give
me a ring at Homebuilders number above.
Blessings from the Team
Denise
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INVITES YOU
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EVERY TUESDAY
10AM
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MAUNGATUROTO

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FOLLOWED BY MORNING TEA

CONTACT ELAINE 431-8317

Or RUTH 431-8491

supported by
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($2 donation per family please)
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for clients who can be from 0 to 100 and beyond. They just
Hello to you all from have to live in Kaipara and have a health related appoint-
ment. We can take you with baby as we have a new baby
Linking Hands car seat and a toddler seat. We also have a new wheel-
chair, so can cater to suit a variety of needs. We also have
Its 2am, and here I sit writing the column. I can’t sleep a pushchair we can lend if you need it.
with so many things going on in my head and so little time So please remember we are only a phone call away to
to do them. Then I thought about that old saying about help to get you to that dentist, doctor, optician, nurse, phar-
what do you do between 2am and 3am….so here I am. macy, Plunket, health day group, clinic, diabetes check,
I want to talk this month about the wonderful team of peo- hearing checks for kids…whatever you need to get to…we
ple we have at Linking Hands. We recently had our first will help. Watch out for the next edition of the Matters as
AGM - and a great turnout I might add, out of which we we should have our new marketing plan developed by then
have a committee of 12 dedicated and committed people. and will be offering a more extensive service.
This kind of response continues to blow us away and Its now 2.53 am and time I went back to bed, so good night
brings us to the realisation of how lucky we are to live in for this month and keep safe and warm for August.
such a caring and community-minded district.
The new committee is fired up and looking at developing
Don’t forget the number09 4318969
new strategies and more efficient ways of working. We are My Regards, Maureen Davis
also looking to better market and spread the word about
how we work and who we are.
Let me tell a couple of little stories that have been keeping
me awake tonight, with smile on my face I must add….
They’re about friendships.
We have been taking a client to a day group for the Alz-
heimer’s Assoc. Our normal driver was ill on this last call
out so we sent another driver. The first thing he did was
forget the pick up time and arrive an hour early. On arriv-
ing at the meeting place they let themselves in, made a cup
of tea and got comfortably settled. He did however remem-
ber to leave the client there for daily activities to be picked
up in the afternoon. The driver again forgot the time struc-
ture and arrived early to find the Alzheimer’s group enjoy-
ing a rhythm and blues musical moment. He joined in, plus
had a round of ball throwing and did the other exercise ac-
tivities that were going on. He had a thoroughly good time
and if he wasn’t quite so forgetful maybe he could join in
again. The usual driver was a little put out that he hadn’t
been able to make this run and wanted to hear how the trip
went and whether the client was okay with another driver.
You see what I’m getting at here - it’s the relationship build-
ing and the ownership of the clients. We have another
driver who has become friends with HIS client so that HE
always takes HIS client to ………wherever. They now en-
joy a coffee together before they leave to go out and the
driver doesn’t really want me to send anyone else to pick
up his client…because HE’S HIS client. We even have cli-
ents now asking for certain drivers because they have got
to know them and feel comfortable with them. It’s sharing
these moments with our volunteer drivers that touches our
hearts and brings a smile. It’s great to hear the hint of
someone feeling good, knowing they are needed and being
able to give this gift to someone else who needs it. See you at …
That is the reward; it’s all about tucking the blanket around Holy Trinity
the legs on a cold day or walking a client into an appoint- Anglican Church
ment and being there for support. To feel the client relax a Hurndall Street
little with the knowledge that someone is with them and will Maungaturoto
be waiting to take them home afterwards. Some clients are
becoming regulars and this is great as we are getting to 9.30 am – Every Sunday.
know each other and understand their needs. We are also Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday
becoming friends. To some clients we feel very privileged Morning Prayer 2nd & 4th Sunday
to be thought of as friends, as due to their isolation or cir-
cumstances they don’t often have friends. Some people
have told us we have been the first people they have spo- Everyone welcome.
ken to for weeks…isn’t that sad?
I want to remind you again that there is no age restriction
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MAUNGATUROTO
CHRISTMAS PARADE 2008
It’s that time again when we start to organise the The Opportunity Shop
parade.
This year we will be running the parade to a similar Under the
schedule with one main difference, the market area Maungaturoto Anglican Church
will return to town.
To organise this event I need some help. If you think
you would like to be involved in organising , helping Lots of warm winter clothes
on the day , running a stall , having a float or perform- for the whole family
ing please give me a call, other wise you could come
to the business association meeting (Wed 6th
Aug,6pm at the hall) where I will be creating a sub-
at very affordable prices
committee for the parade.
Look forward to hearing from you soon toys, crockery, cutlery etc
Terri Donaldson 4318 599
Hours
Banana Caramel Pudding Mon 10am to 1pm
Wed 10am to 3pm
Microwave, very easy and very yummy for these win- Fri 11am to 3pm
ter nights. A good way to use up those over-ripe ba-
nanas.
Funds go to local and
50 g butter/margarine
1/2 cup caster sugar
other organisations.
1/2 cup milk
1tsp vanilla essence
1 cup plain flour
1 rounded tsp baking power
1/4 Edmonds custard powder
1/2 cup mashed bananas
Thanks
1 cup brown sugar (firmly packed) I would like to publicly thank Brooks Motors for
1 1/2 cups boiling water
the bus trips they have provided for our conven-
Place butter in a deep, micro-safe dish (8 cup pyrex ience to shop, or just to have a day out. This
dish). Cook on high for approx. 45 seconds. Stir in service is available to anyone, and especially
caster sugar, milk, vanilla, sifted flour, baking power enjoyed by older people who have no other way
and custard powder, stir gently until combined. Fold of getting around. We really need more to take
in banana. advantage of this service. How about coming
Sprinkle brown sugar over banana mixture, gently along. It is well advertised and only $20 to
pour boiling water over sugar, do not stir. Cook on Whangarei. The driver Les usually is so helpful
HIGH (600 watt microwave oven) for about 9 min- and does everything he can to make the day
utes. Serve with ice cream, custard or fresh fruit. enjoyable. Do help make up their numbers to
Gluten free - replace flour with rice flour, use gluten
keep this service continuing.
free baking/custard powder.
A Grateful Passenger
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MAUNGATUROTO PUBLIC LIBRARY GARDEN NOTES FOR AUGUST

BOOK OF THE MONTH FOR AUGUST
In a good year, August is the time to begin planting
the spring garden for vegetables, flowers and fruit.
“LANDINGS” by Jenny Pattrick
A New Zealand story of days gone by set on the Wan- In the vegetable garden, work in compost and if the
ganui River and about the people who made their homes
beds are cold and wet, the compost will be valuable
on its twisting length – from an ex-convict, nuns, Maori
families, farmers, Chinese and Bridie, around whom the
for planting out later.
story revolves – what is her secret?
Prune early flowering shrubs as soon as they have
Recommended Non-fiction : finished flowering. Finish pruning roses, tie climbers
“AGENT EXTRAORDINAIRE” by George Martelli and manure.
The story of a Frenchman, Michel Hollard, one of the great
heroes of World War II. He was an amateur spy acting for Fertilise the base of fruit trees being careful to keep
British intelligence providing vital information on the Ger- the fertilizer away from the trunk and water in well.
man V.1 missile programme and accredited to “saving You can transplant citrus trees if you wish this
London”. He was later awarded the highest British honour month. Spray peach trees. Give blood and bone to
which can be given to a foreigner. A truly exciting and
your strawberries.
inspiring story.

Reminders: Overdue books can be brought in and reis- Your bulbs such as daffodils, jonquils, hyacinths etc
sued – don’t leave it too late – 3 weeks can go so quickly. should all be in bloom. Carefully cultivate around
Also it is not too late to pay your current 2008 library fee of them and weed.
$10.
(Garden hints from Maungaturoto Garden Club)
Jigsaws can now be issued to non-members of the li- Winter Warmers - hot bacon butties. Yum!
brary.

PAPAROA FARMER’S MARKET

MAUNGATUROTO GARDEN CLUB

On Wednesday, 16 July, Garden Club members met

at Fluffy and Stu Duff’s orchid farm for a meeting.
The Garden Club programme for the year was pre-
sented and we were then shown around the orchid
houses.

The colour and variety of the different orchids were

just breathtaking, with orchid colours from pale pink,
white on pink to dark purple. There were also many
different shades of yellow and greens. We were
also able to watch the orchids being packed ready Helen Poot makes bacon butties at a recent Paparoa
for export in the packing house. Farmer’s Market. Long Flat Bacon Company has
made bacon butties for lots of happy shoppers since
The members were all most impressed with the ob-
vious attention to detail and work involved to bring
the Market started. They now sell packs of bacon,
the beautiful orchids to their stunning best. small goods, sausages, Kransky, salami, chorizo ca-
banossi and so on. They also take their wellknown
On 20 August the meeting will be in the Community produce to the Whangarei Market where it is a sell
Hall at 1.00p.m. Our speaker will be the sculptor and out!
landscape designer, Rudy van der Pol. The August markets are on Saturday the 2nd,
16th and 30th, 9am start.
The market early in July was a wild and windy ex-
perience for stallholders and shoppers - but from now
market organiser Loraine Rowlands assures us the
weather will be kind on a Saturday morning!
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News from the Dancing with the star as easy as one,

Otamatea Repertory Theatre. two, three
“KIDZ IDOL 2008” It’s rare for the farmer to deck himself out in a jacket and tie
and even more remarkable for him to do this on the night of a
Another successful event at the theatre realising even rugby test match.
But it was Otamatea Repertory Theatre’s Grand Ball and every-
more talent that is in our midst.
one was glammed up in their finest. The highlight of the ball
Fourteen young people participated in this year’s event was the mere fact the farmer and I can dance - we’ve recently
and presented an afternoon of been to dancing lessons.
enjoyable entertainment. Although all of them were win- While many local women couldn’t convince their partners to
ners, Brooke Menzies came out the winner in the seniors attend dancing classes, Rex seemed keen which was handy
and Kassidy Kinvig was successful in the junior section. because, frankly, he didn’t have much choice. The classes
Congratulations to all participants and we look forward to were my idea, inspired by Dancing With the Stars.
seeing you all again next year. It took so much effort to get men to dancing classes anyone
would think they are required to wear high heels and dance
backwards.
“Into The Woods” So gentlemen, here’s the thing about dancing - it’s like rugby.
I mention this because I suspect learning fancy footwork re-
Midway through the season of this year’s major produc- minded the farmer of his days on the rugby field. The difference
tion for 2008 and it is another successful show with cos- is that in rugby, if you’ve got the ball, you want to be out of step
tuming, scenery and, of course, the actors providing a with the person who’s opposite you, but if you want to get hold
time away from life’s hardships and trials. If you haven’t of the ball, you want (very badly) to be in step. Then you knock
experienced “Into The Woods” yet, now is the time to the person down, which is another key difference.
make your reservation. The show runs through to Sunday If rugby isn’t your thing, dancing is also like walking. Walking
August 10. requires two steps: one foot forward, other foot forward. Voila!
Waltzing (note the similar spelling) requires only one more step:
Tickets are available on www.I-Ticket or contact a com- move one foot, then the other foot and then, the challenging bit
mittee member for more information which apparently intimidates many males, you bring your feet
together. Repeat.
“Never Mind Mother Goose” Fox trotting requires yet another step: Step, step, step, then put
your feet together; repeat. The quick step is the same, but
Auditions for the Christmas pantomime will be held on faster.
Sunday August 17th at the theatre. Learn this and, as the farmer and I can attest after spinning
The production this year is “Never Mind Mother round the Maungaturoto Centennial Hall dance floor, your life
will change.
Goose”. This is written and directed by Helen Morton-
Sure, there are more complex manoeuvres but you don’t need
Jones who needs you to bring it to life. Show dates are to know them. We learned steps called the chassis and whisk,
21,22,23 and 28,29, 30 of November. but on the night couldn’t remember which belonged in the waltz
Principals and adults from 11.00am, and children from or the fox trot.
th
12.30 onwards on Sunday August 17 . And guess what? It didn’t matter.
Helen is looking people who can dance, sing or who have It also doesn’t matter if you’re out of time with the music. The
gymnastic capability to make up the large cast. farmer and I are almost always out of time and this has not di-
For more information contact Helen on (09) 433 0288 minished our happiness.
NOTE: Applicants must like working with children and Nor does it matter if you forget how to do the Valeta or Maxina.
While MP Lockwood Smith, a guest at Repertory’s do, danced
animals……….!
like he once knew the Maxina, clearly his mind is now filled with
more weighty matters. He and his partner went with the flow
and that’s all that’s needed.
When we left the ball - early because after all that hot, close
Committee members for the Otamatea Repertory
dancing . . . actually, Rex wanted to catch the last of the test
Theatre are: match - people were doing the cha cha.
“What a cool dance,” said the farmer. “How come we haven’t
learned that?”
President: Dennise Brownlie 431 7012 “We could,” I said, thinking to myself, what a guy!
Secretary; Lyn Warbrooke 431 6488 Rae
Treasurer: Maura Flower 431 6640
Dancing classes will be held from late September at the
Brian Dent 431 8008 Country Club. Otamatea Repertory Theatre is planning a Grand
Peter Flower 431 6640 Ball next year and apparently dine & dances are becoming
Bill Tupp 431 8618 trendy.
Ann Tupp 431 8618
Helen Morton-Jones 433 0288
Peter Matheson 021 866 050
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RSA Memorial Club Newsletter

AGM: Tuesday, 2 September, 7.00pm, clubrooms. Please put forward your nominations for officers.

MID-SEASON XMAS DINNER & “CONUNDRUM”: From soul-stirring Celtic to toe-tapping rock, this
versatile, talented group entertained us for hours after our delicious dinner. Rafters were raised as the full clubrooms
reverberated with the fabulous sound, and few were not tempted to dance under the streamers and balloons that con-
tributed to the festive atmosphere. Grateful thanks to Ron, Fran and helpers for organising this wonderful evening.

Friday Dining & Social: A relaxed, fun evening. 7 or 8 delicious, inexpensive dinner choices all with veges or
salad, including pan-fried fish & wedges; crumbed scallops, or prawns & chips; great steaks; battered fish, egg & chips;
chicken kebabs & rice. AND dessert. Bring your friends.

Wednesday Snooker & Pool: Competitions have started for our serious players. But there are plenty of
friendly games on the pool table.

Functions: Meetings, Seminars, Celebrations or Farewells – very reasonable rates. Call to discuss.

Subscriptions (due in April): Paid yours yet? Only $35 a year for the fun and pleasure the club provides.
($20 for returned servicemen). We also belong to Affiliated Clubs N.Z.
POST to: RSA, 115 Hurndall St, Maungaturoto. Drop it in, or to Fran or Ron.

Open: Wed 6.00pm, Fri 5.00pm. Applications to join are welcome. Ph: acting President Ron Manderson ph
431 9101, or Fran Koni (wk) 431 8575.

Playcentre News - Term Three Underway
Tena koutou katoa, Hello to everyone and welcome to
Term Three. We had our first session back today
(Wednesday 23rd) and enjoyed a nice relaxed morning,
mainly inside with the playdough, paints, puzzles, collage,
carpentry, blocks and dress-up. Between showers, the
swings and sandpit areas were busy too. The under two’s
area was the scene of great endeavour for a will-be walker
(nine months old) and more senior toddlers investigating
toys and puzzles.
The grocery hamper was won by ticket number 118.
The $50 voucher from Base Nature Cafe was won by ticket
number 355.
The $40 voucher from Sahara Restaurant was won by
ticket number 304.
The $100 raffle was won by ticket number 78.
Thank you, Frances for all the organising and time and ef-
fort you put into these fundraisers. Ka rawe - awesome!
Chocoholics and others please contact us for a good deal
on Cadbury chocolate bars this term.

During the morning mums had a few well-earned coffees For information about Maungaturoto Playcentre, please
and contributed ideas for the Wednesday Term Three contact Kirsty (President) 4317440 or Helen (PR) 4318221.
planned activities. We commiserated over the general suf-
fering of coughs and splutters in our families - one infant
having had a helicopter ride to Starship children’s hospital
so his cold symptoms could be alleviated (much better
RAWLEIGH’S
now).
PRODUCTS
This term we cancelled our first two Monday sessions; we
may not be able to provide a team to run them, so contact PH. SUSAN ON
us for more information on that. This will be discussed at 09 431 8859
our next meeting on Wednesday 30th July. Wednesdays
and Fridays are still running as General Sessions (0 - 6
Independent Rawleigh's Distributor
years old). You are welcome to come along and visit dur- Medicated ointments, Pleasant Relief,
ing session to see if Playcentre is for you. Ready Relief, Essences and many more
products available now
Thankyou to everyone who supported our raffles and ga-
rage sale at the end of last term.
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DRAUGHTING
. ALTERATIONS
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DRAWINGS
. STEEL SHEDS
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PH 09 4318044
FAX 09 4318064
EMAIL catgrant@xtra.co.nz
12 WHAKA ST
MAUNGATUROTO
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LOCAL BUSINESS CELEBRATES 50TH BIRTHDAY

In this day and age it’s a rare thing to find longevity in the business world but thanks to good
management, great suppliers and loyal customers, a Maungaturoto enterprise has bucked the trend
and is celebrating 50 years in business.

Garnett’s Tyre Service began life as Maungaturoto Tyre Service in 1958 when Bert and Elsie
Garnett set up shop in a one bay garage in Gorge Road, Maungaturoto. He specialised in car
servicing, tyre repairs and selling Firestone tyres. As the business grew the garage was extended
to make more room, and Bert took on his first employee – an old mate called Eric Thompson. They
worked together for a number of years before Eric’s place was taken first by another old friend,
Laurie Bailey, and then Rick Wallis. Finally, in 1975, Bert’s son Dean joined the business and father
and son worked side by side until 1989 when Dean took over as boss.

Since then, he and wife Vicky have carried on the family tradition of hard work and good service.
They have constantly upgraded the equipment and now have the latest in computerized wheel
alignment technology and tyre machines. However some things haven’t changed. Although a lot
bigger the garage is still where it has always been. Dean and off-sider Dylan Gardner, just like Bert
and Eric, are still changing tyres and balancing wheels on anything from a tractor to a stock truck.

Dean is proud of Garnett’s Tyre Service’s record-breaking run and is ready to add a lot more years
to the tally. “One of the best things” he says, “is the relationship we have built up with our suppliers.
We have dealt with Bridgestone/Firestone, Repco and Exide from the very start, and are the oldest
independent Bridgestone/Firestone outlet in New Zealand. George Stocks is another valued long
term supplier. I would like to thank these companies and our many customers for their support.”

- Christine Yardley

Photo— Owner Dean Garnett celebrating Garnett’s

Tyre Service 50th year in business
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Paparoa
Line Dancing
At the Paparoa Hall
Thursday at 9.30am
CAR SEAT
This is a fun way to exercise both
RENTAL SCHEMES body & mind
A great way to socialise
Infant, Child & Booster Seats Available
Long or short term hire ALSO
We also have for purchase Child Harnesses,
Locking Clips and Ext. Straps
EXERCISE TO MUSIC
For rental details Ph Karlene Storey
(09) 431 8890
PAPAROA HALL
Brand New Infant Seats Now Available for hire Tuesday at 10.30 am
PLAYGROUP AND COFFEE MORNING
Good all-round exercise
1st Thursday of the Month Another great way to socialise
and meet new people
At the Plunket Rooms on Hurndall St in
Maungaturoto From 10am to Midday.
Please come along for a coffee and meet
other parents and caregivers. Contact
Toys and books are available for the children. Rose Plunkett (09) 431 7418

For further details Ph Jennifer (09) 431 6343

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PAPAROA GOLF CLUB

.The month of May was productive for the Club.
Our tournament was well attended and the
"Cowbell" challenge was successfully defended
against Mangawhai and Tapora clubs. June
was steady with our topdog challenge being
played, with good golf definitely being the win-
ner. Then came the rain which disrupted things
a little, but our programme is still proceeding
with Stroke Play almost finished and Handicap
Champs about to start.

The course is playing surprisingly well despite

the rain and the good humoured spirit we are
renowned for is still very much in evidence.
Sundays are Club days, gathering at
10.00.a.m.

Anyone who’s keen to participate, please

ring John Saunders - 4318 857 or Dave
Churcher - 4318 773.
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The tenth round of the winter tournament found the
weather pretty inclement and play was cancelled on
the 25th June. Play the following week, the 2nd of
July, was only interrupted by one shower in the after-
noon which caused both games to be shortened by a
couple of ends. This was the day the cream came to
the top with all three teams with players in the top five
in the prizes.
Winners were: 1st Sue Wightman, Diane Bough and
Willie Wintle - 4 wins 21 ends 55 points; 2nd Kevin
Robinson, Owen and Pauline McMurchy - 4 wins 16
ends 32 points; and 3rd Geoff and Carol Powell and
Maryanne Leijen - 3 wins 23 ends 39 points. The fifth
draw for a $300 House of Travel voucher was won by
one of sport’s gentlemen and a former All Black,
Snow White.
Round eleven was completed on a beautiful, sunny
July day on Wednesday 9th. The good weather must
have upset most of the top teams as they struggled to
get many wins. Quite a few of the chasers had indif-
ferent days also and didn’t take advantage of the
chance, so the top order didn’t change.
Winners on the day were: 1st Ted Mooney, George
Bristow and Beryl McKay - 4 wins 22 ends 44 points;
2nd Bob McKinney, Bob Hodgson and Bill Gupell - 4
wins 19 ends 47points; and 3rd Trevor and Kevin
Brjlevich and Roy Gillet - 3 wins 19 ends 51 points.
On July 16th the last round of the winter tournament
was played. The first game was completed and two
ends of the second before rain interrupted. The
teams took an early lunch and another two ends were input and ideas.
played to make the second game count. The third
game was played in full and the fourth was called off
after four ends when light rain set in. The winning
st
teams on the day were: 1 Ivan and Rose Andrews
and Bert McCarthy - 4 wins 16 ends 29 points; 2nd
Laurie and Pam Mutch and Bruce Gover -3.5 wins 14
ends 34 points; and 3rd Kevin Robinson, Owen
McMurchy and Judy Broome - 3.5 wins 14 ends 25
points. The lucky draw for a $300 travel voucher from
the Steven Gillingham House of Travel was won by
Graeme Brocklesby.
The three top scorers over the 12-week tournament
who each received a $500 travel voucher from Steven
Gillingham House of Travel were Sue Wightman and
Diane Bough with 34 wins 222 ends 513 points and
Kevin Robinson with 34 wins 203 ends 420 points.
4th were Kevin and Marilyn Flower with 30.5 wins 221
ends 481 points.
The Maungaturoto Bowling Club thanks all our very
generous sponsors - House of Travel, Atlas Quarries,
Gilmore Brown, Kensington Swan, United Carriers,
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Carters, Ray White, Safebrands, Hubands Retrovi-
sion, Ted Mooney, Powell family, NRM, Ken West-
lake, Trevor Brjlevich, and Alec Robinson - for their
support in making this the best bowls tournament in
the Northland region.
Some interesting stats came out of this tournament in
which an excess of $7000 was issued in prizes: 160
players took part over the 12 weeks, 108 meat packs
were won by more than 60 different players, 192 bot-
tles of wine were won for touchers, six people won
$300 travel voucher draws, and three won the $500
travel vouchers as overall winners.
Saturday evening, July 19th was the club’s annual
prize giving dinner attended by club members, fami-
lies and friends. This very successful night concluded
what has probably been one of the club’s most re-
warding and successful years. We still haven’t won
our first centre title, but one has the feeling it’s not far
off.
The next event will be the Northland Clubs NZ Tour-
nament open to Clubs NZ members, including all
Maungaturoto Bowling Club members, on Saturday,
August 30th. Also, on Sunday, August 17th, the club
will hold a sausage sizzle with a few drinks between
3pm and 6pm. This is open to anybody who may be
interested in bowls; whether they are serious bowlers,
play for casual fun, or would like to try their hand
sometime. Bowls, as a sport, has to change in some
aspects to attract more players and members. Our
idea is to ask people how we can change to make
bowls more attractive.
Come along, we would love your company, support,
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MAUNGATUROTO PANELBEATERS
HURNDALL STREET

EXCELLENT SERVICE

CONTACT: Terry

Phone Bus: 431 8545

After Hours: 431 8547
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SUNDAY 17 AUGUST
Maungaturoto Bowling Club
Invites new and intending members
Or
just curious citizens
anybody
to come along to an afternoon
drinks and sausage sizzle
3-6pm
to see what we can offer in the way
of
fun, sport, entertainment
we will welcome your input as to what
would encourage you and yours
to join or try
we would like to know what would tempt
you
the game is undergoing change, we may
be able to tailor it to suit your needs.
No obligation.
MANGAWHAI HEADS FUN RUN/WALK
The very first Heads To Harbour 9km run/walk
series was held on the 6th July. We had 550 en-
tries, with 420 turning up on the day to brave
wet and cold weather conditions. Fantastic! Our
local Mangawhai businesses, Mangawhai Veteri-
nary and Smashed Pipi, entered as a corporate
team which was great to see. The course started
at Mangawhai Surf Beach and finished at Man-
gawhai Tavern. Special thanks to the Sport
Northland Team which helped on the day and to
Jenny Hastie from the Mangawhai Netball Club
who organised marshals. The marshals were
much appreciated - and also had to brave the
weather. A big thank you for the support from
the Mangawhai Tavern. What a great location to
have the prizegiving. And of course to our main
sponsor First National from Managwhai.
Our first women runner in was Jo Geurts from
Mangawhai, well done! A great day shared by
all. Looking forward to it again next year. Con-
gratulations to everyone who participated.
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EVERY STEP COUNTS
The Steps are
coming………..look out for
the 10 000 steps signage
coming soon to
Maungaturoto!
One way the Kaipara District Council and Sport
Northland are trying to get more Northlanders
active is by stencilling walkways in our commu-
nities. To date ‘steps’ stencils have been spray
painted on the footpaths in Mangawhai, Ruawai
and Dargaville.
Stencils have been spray painted every 250
steps based on the average adult stride length
of 0.8m. The stencils let people know how
many steps they have taken on their journeys
and to encourage us all to ‘step’ a little more
each day.
So if you are wondering what the “blue feet” on
the pavement are and what walks have been
measured, check out the big map coming soon
in town.
Active Movement Workshops
Attention! Parents and educators of 0-1 Year
Olds (Babies) and Toddlers. Active Move-
ment Workshops are coming in September 08
to Mangawhai and Maungaturoto. Sport North-
land’s Active Movement Facilitator will be run-
ning two exciting workshops. Please contact
your local Kindergarten, Early Childhood Centre
or Plunket for registration. Please contact
Bridgette Sampson 431 8427 or email
bridgettes@sportnorth.co.nz also for registra-
tion.
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Mobile phone: 021 258 6344
Home phone: (09) 431 2168
Working in Kaipara and
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Antenatal/prenatal clinics held weekly in:
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Friday morning 10am-1.00pm
I look forward to discussing your needs!
All my midwifery services are free
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COMMUNITY DIRECTORY
ESSENTIAL NUMBERS INTEREST GROUPS Continued
FIRE POLICE DIAL 111 Craft Group 09 431 8578
AMBULANCE (Different Venues)
Ambulance 0800 610 006 Cubs & Scouts 09 431 8055
Police 09 431 1150
Medical Centre 09 431 8576 Friends of the Rest Home 09 431 8248
Garden Club 09 431 8611
Public Health Nurse 09 431 8129 Otamatea Repertory Society 09 431 8728
(Dee Millen)
Maungaturoto Pharmacy 09 431 8045
Veterinary Centre 09 431 8318
Care & Share Family Support 09 431 8227 SERVICE CLUBS
Homebuilders 09 431 9080 Lions Club 09 431 6373
Linking Hands 09 431 8969 Rotary Club 09 431 8388
Kaipara District Council 0800 727 059 Returned Services Association 09 431 8313
Dog, Stock, Noise Control 0800 105 890
NZ Post 09 431 8315 SPORTS CLUBS & GROUPS
Plunket Society 09 431 8187
CHURCHES Ararua Pony Club 09 431 8806
Anglican Church 09 431 8193 Hockey Club 09 431 8530
Catholic Church 09 431 8566 Indoor Bowls 09 431 8055
Congregational Church 09 431 8087 Maungaturoto Bowling Club 09 431 8515
Presbyterian Church 09 431 7106 Maungaturoto Squash Club 09 431 8599
Otamatea Hawks Rugby Club 09 431 8279 Hayden Foster
COMMUNITY FACILITIES Paparoa Golf Club 09 431 8773
Maungaturoto Centennial Hall 09 431 8388
Maungaturoto Country Club 09 431 8326 Community Notices
Maungaturoto Business Association Meeting
Maungaturoto Library 09 431 8811 1st Wednesday of the month
Community Centre 6.00pm
Maungaturoto Money 09 431 8028
Exchange Maungaturoto Library
Maungaturoto Rest Home 09 431 8696 Open Monday to Thursday 10.30am to 12.00 midday
Friday 10.30am to 4.00pm
Otamatea Marae 09 431 8337 Saturday 10.00 am to 1.00 pm

Tae Kwon Do Mondays & Wednesdays 6.00-7.00p

Maungaturoto Community Centre
EDUCATION
Maungaturoto Playcentre 09 431 8517 Line Dancing Thursday morning 9.30am – Paparoa Hall

Maungaturoto Primary School 09 431 8106 Mainly Music Tuesdays 10.00am Congregational Church Hall
Otamatea Christian School 09 431 8487 Indoor Bowls Mondays 7.15pm R.S.A.
Otamatea High School 09 431 8230
Maungaturoto Congregational Church Service Sunday 10 am
INTEREST GROUPS
Art Group 09 431 8044
Ba’hai Faith 09 431 8782
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What’s on in December

• 2nd Maungaturoto Community Chari-

table Trust Public Meeting 7.30pm St
John Hall
• 5th Good Old Days Xmas Lunch
Congregational Church Hall 11 am
• 8th Maungaturoto Christmas Parade
6pm
• 8th Paparoa Market
• 10th Art Group Meeting 5.30 12
Whaka Street Maungaturoto
• 15th Christmas Cheer Performance
Ph 431 6077 for details
• 20th Term 4 Ends
• 22nd Paparoa Market
• 25th Christmas Day!!!
* Nov 23rd—Dec 8th
The Three Musketeers
Otamatea Repertory Theatre

MERRY CHRISTMAS
EVERYONE!!
FROM THE TEAM OF
THE
MAUNGATUROTO
MATTERS
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