August 2015 Newsletter

ADVERTISE in the POWA Community News, Phone 465 8426, P O Box 21, Email: powa.ed@gmail.com
The Waikouaiti River
is the River of the
Month on the Land Air
Water Aotearoa
website. They were
here for a day during
the last volunteer week
planting and captured a
bit of how we work.
Lovely aerial shots and
good commentary.
POWA
Quiz Night 3rd August @ Golden Fleece Hotel
7.30pm start. Great prizes, games, raffles and
of course quiz. Not too late to register or turn up
on the night and we will put you in a team.
Check out this short
video on:
http://www.lawa.org.nz/
Waikouaiti Coast Heritage Centre
October – Car Treasure Hunt
November 28th – Brass Band Concert
Waikouaiti Coast Heritage Centre
AGM
Sat 15 August,11.00 a.m.
East Otago Events Centre
Faulty Towers production
Friday 21st August at 7.00pm
Waikouaiti Senior citizens
August 12th Country Ramblers, plate plse
August 26th Pass the parcel
Huriaway Peninsula Reserve and
Walkway (Karitane)
Huriawa Peninsula is the site of the Pa of Te
Wera and the site of the legendary siege.
This area has been developed by the
Department of Conservation and Kati
Huirapa Runaka ki Puketeraki. The walkway
passes the blow holes where the incoming
tide is forced up through the rocks. Views
from the walkway are spectacular out over
Taiaroa Heads to the South and Matanaka
and Butterfly bay to the North. Plaques along
the way tell the history of the area and show
the site of the old Waikouaiti Whaling
Station and Tavern.
Thelma Hoskin
Waikouaiti School’s Treemendous new space
Over 100 members of the Waikouaiti community attended a working
bee last Saturday at Waikouaiti School to help transform its outdoor
area with a Treemendous School Makeover.
The Treemendous School Makeover programme is a joint initiative
between the Mazda Foundation and Project Crimson, a conservation
charity, and sees four schools selected each year to receive a $10,000
area makeover featuring native plants.
Students, teachers, Mazda New Zealand, Dunedin City Mazda, Mazda
Foundation, and the Project Crimson team, including
special guest ‘The Bugman’ Ruud Kleinpaste, transformed
the school’s grounds into an interactive learning space for
students. The school’s outdoor space now includes lots of
native trees, including iconic southern rata, several fruit
trees, and the existing vegetable garden has been
completely revamped. There’s a fairy garden either side of
Pat Dunn, Sally
Lynch, Joan pathway,
Toomey, Angelia
a woodchip
which leads to an outdoor classroom,
Bleach, Margaret Sloper
a place where students can go to observe, think, draw, and
immerse themselves in nature.
School principal, Trudy Pankhurst, said there has been a
very dedicated and amazing team of parents and whanau
working hard to get the makeover underway, and was
overwhelmed with the support from the community on
Saturday. “We are so thankful to all the helping hands that
turned up and those who have assisted us in the lead up to
the very last working bee and celebration. The children and
staff are excited to use the new outdoor classroom and
can’t wait to harvest the crops from the vegetable garden
and tunnel house.
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Maori, Pacifica & Community Service Card Holders
Would you like to be referred for a FREE Oral Health Assessment
and Treatment?
Treatment Provider is Otago University Dental School
Funded through Wellsouth’s Services “To Improve Access”
For further information contact:
Tumai Ora Whanau Services
Phone: 03 4657651
OR
Phone or Text: 027 2966955
OR
Call in and see us at our office if southbound. We are in the East
Otago Event Centre and we can better inform you about the High
Needs Adult Dental Care Programme
(This programme is not exclusive to Maori)
Former Local girl Carina Doyle has just returned from Japan,
where she competed as part of New Zealand surf lifesaving team at
2015 Sanyo Bussan International Lifesaving Cup.
The competion was held at Aoshima Beach in Miyazaki, Japan, over
two days..
Carina received a silver in her specialty event the surf race on both
days. She then competed in women's teams events, board rescue –
gold, silver beach relay – gold, gold Taplin- silver, silver Tube rescue –
silver, bronze.
The New Zealand team led by three points after the first day of
competition, but the Australians finished seven points ahead of the
Kiwis on day two, giving them the overall lead with 650 points. The
Kiwis finished on 646 points followed by Japan on 551 points.
This was Carina's second trip to Japan with surf lifesaving, as she
competed there in 2013 as part of the NZ youth surf lifesaving team in
the International Surf Rescue Challenge.
Carina is currently based in Wellington where she trains with the
Capital Swim Club. To make ends meet she teaches swimming, and
surf safety classes and occasionaly lifeguards at the Wellington
Regional Aquatic centre at Kilbirnie.
East Otago Farming Services Ltd
Carina
Available now
Crutching Trailor Sheep Conveyor
And any of your farming requirements
we will do.
Call now Ike 021 402788
Bob 027 4764891
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Assistance is available in: Numeracy, Literacy, Processing, Spelling,
also available Speech and Drama – To Diploma level.
For more information please contact: Kathleen Oldham 465 7653
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Classified and community notices (for non-profits)
Meet new people
Senior Citizens
New members most welcome.
R.S.A. Pratt Street,
Waikouaiti. Wednesday at
1.30pm (pension week).
Ph Lorna 465 7624.
Lions Club of Palmerston
New members very welcome.
2nd Monday of each month,
starting at 6pm, Waihemo
Lodge. Ph Bruce 465 7884 or
Ronald 465 1331.
R.S.A.
Fridays 4pm onwards. Pratt
Street, Waikouaiti.
Ph Bruce 465 7414.
Waikouaiti/Karitane Living
Alone Group
3rd Tuesday of the month.
12mid-day Blueskin
Nurseries. Car pool from the
Golden Fleece Hotel @
11.40am. Ph Lois 465 7492 or
Joan 465 7728.
Euchre
Every Friday St Johns Hall
Beach Street 1.30-4pm $3.
For Families
Waikouaiti Toy Library
Saturday 10am – 11pm
Wednesday 10am - 11pm.
Ph Shelley 021 666295.
Email:
wptoylibrary@yahoo.co.nz
Waikouaiti Plunket Rooms
Parents and children's (under
5) coffee group. 9.30am –
11.30am every Wednesday.
Ph Shelley 021 666295.
The Super Fun Friday Club
A community program for
primary and intermediate age
children. The club operates
on a Friday evening between
6.30 and 8pm during the
school term.
Te Kakano “Free” Nurse
Led Clinic
Held monthly at Puketeraki ki
Huirapa Marae
Contact Tumai Ora Whanau
Services 4657651
Or KTKO Ltd 4770071
Available for students aged 614 years to help support their
learning at school.
POWA Community News
Try Something
New
East Otago Buddy
Programme
2 hours fun & new
experiences weekly
for children 5 - 12 yrs old.
Contact Jo 021 268 4780
East Otago Creative Fibre
(Spinners & Weavers)
1st Thursday of the month,
10am – 2pm. R.S.A. Hall,
Waikouaiti. All welcome. Ph
Pam 027 45979 or Judith
465 1178
Kati Huirapa Runaka ki
Puketeraki
Monday – Friday 9am – 4pm.
Ph 465 7300.
East Otago Art Group
Meet fortnightly at 10am.
R.S.A. Hall, Waikouaiti.
Ph Bev 465 7172
East Otago Embroideres
Guild
Hawksbury Village. New
members welcome. Every
1st, 3rd & 5th Wednesday of
the month @ 9.30am.
East Otago Social Bridge
Club
Waihemo Lodge Hotel,
Palmerston. All welcome.
Lessons available. Every
Wednesday night @ 7.20pm.
Ph Janet 465 7987 or Jenny
465 8106.
Eastern Boating & Fishing
Club
Last Thursday of the month
@ 7.30pm.
Ph Marie 465 7344.
Eastern District Darts
Association
Wednesday 7.30pm,
Waikouaiti Race Course Dave Crowe 027 7642955
Hugh (Ding) Bell 4657417 or
021 1808649
Otago Eastern District
Camera Club
Meet on every 2nd Monday at
7.30pm at the St Mary’s
Church Hall, Stromness
St.Palmerston. New Members
welcome.
Rural Women NZ Waikouaiti
Branch
New members welcome.
Ph Aileen 465 7272.
East Otago Musical Theatre
Inc.
President – Roz 465 7127,
Secretary – Victoria 465
7897, Treasurer – Les 465
8138.
Waikouaiti Creative Crafts
9.30am – 2pm every 2nd and
4th Wednesday. Waikouaiti
Fire Station Meeting Room.
New members welcome. Ph
Cathy 465 7662 or Naomi
465 7572.
Waikouaiti Garden Club
Last Monday of the month @
7.30pm. Waikouaiti Events
Centre, Supper Room. Ph Liz
465 8016.
Palmerson Happy Hands
The 2nd and 4th Wednesdays
at Palmarston Community
centre, Ronaldsay St from
9-00 am. Contact Dorenn
Payne 4651 861 or Wendy
Barton 4651 200.
Waikouaiti Golf Club
Tuesday 10am report. Friday
12.45pm report. Saturday
12.15pm report. Ph 465 7128
or email
waikouaitigolf@gmail.com
Waikouaiti Rodeo Club
Ph Logan and Shelley
465 7673.
East Otago Woodturners
inc.
Every Wednesday evening at
7:30pm. First Saturday of
every month 10:00am until
approx 3:00pm. Clubrooms
Dunback. Contact: Barney
Barton. 03 4651 200 or Lyn
Trusler 03 4394867
Fitness and Fun
Hydrotherapy @ Aquasize
Thursday's 9.30am –
10.30am. Hawksbury Pool.
Ph Cherie 465 7996.
Karitane Bowling Club
Thursday from 5.30pm. Social
bowls followed with a $3
BBQ. Newcomers welcome.
Coaching provided. Ph Bob or
Joy 465 7522.
Karitane Indoor Bowling
Club Inc
Winter season only, April –
Sept. Tues 1.30pm Karitane
Hall. Come and enjoy social
indoor bowls. Contact: Neil
465 8184 or Murray
465 7363.
Kyokushin Karate
Monday 6-7pm (children and
beginners). Waikouaiti
Church Hall, Kildare Street.
Moana Gow Pool
Corner of Truby King Drive
and Kennard Crescent,
Hawksbury Village. Ph Ailsa
465 7419
www.moanagowpool.
webstarts.com
Petanque
Wednesday & Sunday's
1.15pm. Ready to play at
1.30pm, Waikouaiti. Ph
Anthony 465 7662.
Eastern Rugby Club
Ph Jill 465 7461.
Scottish Country Dancing
Every Tuesday 7.30pm –
9.30pm Pamerston. Car
pooling from Waikouaiti. Ph
Lynne 465 7714.
Stadium Sports
Tuesday evenings.
Waikouaiti Events Centre. Ph
Jill 465 7461.
Steady As You Go
Wednesday mornings at
10am. If you are interested in
gentle exercise and good
company for an hour come
along. Waikouaiti Events
Centre. Ph Ann 465 7683 or
Laurol 465 7272.
Swimming Club
1st & 4th school term.
Hawksbury Pool. Ph Loraine
465 8280.
Tai Chi
Tuesday evening 7pm – 8pm.
Thursday's 1.30pm. John
Brown Function room, Events
Centre. Ph Joy 465 8313.
Twilight Tennis
Wednesday 6.30pm. Want a
game? Ph Vince 465 7409.
Waikouaiti Indoor Bowling
Club
Monday @ 7.00pm at the
East Otago Events Centre. All
new and existing members
are welcome, to what has
been called one of the best
South Island indoor bowls
floors. Enquirees to Club
President Peter Roberts
465.7445.
Taiaha Programme
(Traditional Maori Weaponry)
Wednesday 4-6pm (excl.
School Holidays).
For males only, from Primary
through to Kaumatua / Elders.
Waikouaiti Even Centre or
other nominated venue i.e.
Puketeraki Marae
Ph: Waiariki - Kaati Huirapa ki
Puketeraki Runaka office
4657300 or Jake - Tumai Ora
Whanau Services 46457651
Hikoi te Mahi Walking
Group
Monday 9.30-11am (excl.
Public Holidays)
For male & female of all
abilities, ages & culture
Meet at old Karitane School
Ph Ann, Tumai Ora Whanau
Services 4657651
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Hello everyone,
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Waikouaiti Coast Community Board
DCC Representation Review
DCC’s proposed representation model was discussed at our July Board
meeting. At that meeting it was agreed that the Board would submit on the
following matters;
• Opposing the proposal to remove the ward Councillor for our area.
• Suggesting the number of Board members be reduced to five instead of
four as proposed under the DCC’s proposal.
• Supporting the minor boundary adjustment to the Board boundary as
proposed
• Opposing the recommendation of the DCC’s review panel suggesting the
next review should consider a single rural community Board for the whole
of the City.
Welcome to the Waikouaiti Volunteer Fire Brigade report for July
2015. We have had a quieter month with 4 call outs during July.
- Motor vehicle accidents x 2.
- Vegetation fire x 1.
- Strong smell of LPG.
This month 3 of our recruit fire fighters are going to do
their 7 day recruit firefighting course in Dunedin, good luck to
you all. I would like to thank all those on our Brigade who have helped to
prepare these recruits, including setting up extra training days, this commitment
has helped ensure they are well prepared for their course.
This month we are having our 50th AGM and I would like to thank all those past
and present members of the Brigade who have served on the Brigade.
Waikouaiti Beach Erosion and Access
As you will no doubt be aware there has been a significant amount of erosion
on the Waikouaiti Beach in the vicinity of the Sports Park and Matanaka Drive
heading to the old Matanaka Homestead. The Board have been in
discussion with DCC staff and are looking at facilitating a public meeting in
September the time and date of the meeting will be advertised in the POWA
September newsletter and through DCC’s community notice board.
It is with great sadness we attended the Funeral of former member, Senior Fire
Fighter Doug Kelly, who passed away on the 10th of July. Our thoughts are with
Doug’s family at this time. Doug served 35 years on the brigade and over this
time gave so much to the brigade and to the community.
It is a good idea to get your chimneys cleaned a couple of times during winter,
especially if your wood is not 100% dry. There are a couple of chimney sweeps
around the area so getting one at a time that suits you should not be an issue.
I would like to remind people to replace their smoke alarms batteries and check
they are working properly. If you don’t have any in your homes, baches or rental
properties we can fit and/or give advice on where to place these for you. The
Fire Service recommends that you fit photoelectric long-life smoke alarms which
are available through us at the station.
465 1755 or 021 1482687
For all enquiries
Discretionary Fund
At the Board's July meeting we were pleased to contribute towards the
following community projects;
• Karitane School.
• Waikouaiti Primary School
• Warrington School.
David McLeod
Chief Fire Officer, Waikouaiti
EAST OTAGO EVENTS
CENTRE
Open Day
We are looking forward to the
‘Faulty Towers’ production on
Friday 21st August at 7.00pm.
The evening will also include a
very interesting auction. This is
a fundraising event for the new
Health Centre which will benefit
the whole community so get your
ticket soon before they run out!
Eva Hammond (Secretary)
E.O.E.C. Management
Committee ph. 465 7790
The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss and understand the
communities long term aspirations for this area to ensure these are fed into
the DCC’s management considerations for access etc.
In the meantime DCC staff have given an assurance that they will respond to
any further erosion that affects access to ensure that access is maintained.
In an emergency dial 111 and ask for the service you require.
July brought some very hard frosts this year in East Otago but with some
beautiful sunny and even warm days as compensation! This month the Centre
has its AGM and we have new people joining our team. We farewell Roger Hall,
our Chairperson, who has completed five years’ service on the Management
Committee. and is leaving us to have a well-earned break. We thank Roger for
all the time and effort he has given to the Centre over the years and wish him
well in whatever he takes on
next. A full list of the
Management Committee
members will appear in the
September issue of POWA.
Main Road, Waikouaiti, East Otago
Phone (03) 465 7290
Fax (03) 465 7678
email eot@xtra.co.nz
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● Fertiliser Spreading
● Gravel, Sand, Cement
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For those considering making an application please ensure you complete the
Board's application form (downloadable from
http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/community-boards/waikouaiti-coast).
Applications should be given to the Board's Governance Support Officer (see
below) 10 working days prior to the Board meeting date.
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DCC are currently consulting on their draft Environmental Strategy and the
Camping Control Bylaw 2015 copies of these documents and other DCC
documents out for consultation are available from Council and through
Council’s website http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/council-online/currentlyconsulting-on
●
The Board’s next meeting will be at 5.30pm on 12 August at the n the
Blueskin Library, Harvey Street, Waitati. The following meeting will be 23
September at 5.30 pm at the East Otago Events Centre, Waikouaiti.
Agendas are generally available through the DCC’s website at least three
days before the meeting through the link below.
Members of the public are welcome to speak at the Board’s public forum,
however those wishing to do so need to advise Wendy Collard our
Governance Support Officer (Phone 4743374) before 12 noon on the day
prior to the meeting. Remember you can view the Board's meeting agendas,
reports and minutes at either the Waikouaiti or Blueskin Libraries or through
the DCC’s website at http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/council-minutes
. Members of the Board are only too happy to hear (by phone or email) from
members of the community about any issues within our area.
Gerard Collings, Chairperson
Welcomes children and their
families/whānau from zero to six years for
education and care.
Our opening hours are 7am to 6pm
Monday to Friday.
We provide the government funded 20
hours for three and four year olds, WINZ
subsidies are also available. You and your
family/whānau are very welcome to visit
our centre to meet the staff and have a
look around.
5 McGregor Street, Waikouaiti
Ph/Fax: (03) 465 7319
www.bigsteps.co.nz
August Powa Newsletter
deadline date is Sunday 26th
July 2015 for all adverts and
articles.
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NURSES NOTES
Last month we talked about winter ills and chills and the common cold, which
is something we can all fall victim to. This month we are focusing on those of
us who are more seriously ‘chesty’ and how we can look after ourselves,
particularly during the winter months. Having a chronic respiratory condition
means an increased risk of getting serious complications from ‘flu or colds.
With Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) there is progressive
and irreversible destruction of the small air sacs in the lungs, causing a wet
cough and shortness of breath/wheeze. It is the result of past chest infections
and/or smoking (or contact with other chemicals). Repeated exacerbations,
when there is a flare-up of symptoms, can make the condition worse and it is
very important to try and avoid infections like colds and sinusitis. Have the
annual ‘flu jab and keep away from others who are coughing and sneezing.
Aim to have a good immune system by taking adequate rest, regular nutritious
meals and exercise on most days of the week. Most importantly – STOP
SMOKING - it is the only treatment known to slow the progression of the
disease.
Asthma is a controllable condition (some young people may grow out of it) in
which the airways become inflamed and tightened in response to certain
specific allergens/triggers. For some people cold winter air can be a trigger
and when the weather is like this a scarf worn round the face and mouth may
help. Find out what your specific triggers are and try to avoid them. Stop
smoking and encourage those around you to stop too.
For both conditions, if you have been prescribed a preventer (orange/brown)
inhaler, it is important to use it regularly, whether or not you have symptoms –
these medications reduce inflammation and the likelihood of an exacerbation.
The reliever (blue) inhaler is used only as short term help when wheezing and
coughing. If you need to use your reliever more than 3-4 times a week on a
regular basis, your medications will need to be reviewed – phone for an
appointment.
All inhalers should be used via a spacer – if you haven’t got one, we will give
you one and show you how to use it. Anyone with asthma or COPD should
have an annual review with a doctor or practice nurse.
PEWS NEWS
Presbyterian
August 2 Communion service at Karitane Church led by Ellen Taylor
9 Communion service with Anglicans at St John's at 10.00 am
16 10am Service at Karitane. Rev Graeme Munro
23 10am service at St John’s
30 Ecumenical Service Details to be announced
September
6
13
20
27
Anglican
August 2
9
16
23
30
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HAWKSBURY
MOWERS
31 Collins Street, Waikouaiti
Des Wallace
Phone: 465 7624 or 027 619 5777
Repairs and Servicing to all walk
behind Lawn Mowers, Chainsaws,
Line Trimmers etc
Chainsaw sharpening, new chains,
part and accessories
Fast, friendly service
Charlie Anderson
Chimney Sweeping
TRAILER HIRE
Three trailers with cages.
$20 ½ day 4 hrs
$30 full day 8 hrs
Phone 021 119 2656 or 465 7484
56 Beach Stteet
Unfortunately our young kiwi have had to return to a crèche island as stoat prints
were found inside the Ecosanctuary recently. The stoat is extremely trap shy and
we are grateful for all the support we have had with new stoat catching
techniques. Fortunately while the kiwi were here they put on good weight. We are
anticipating the next cohort of young kiwi to arrive in October – as long as we
catch this stoat.
Our lead educator, Tahu Mackenzie has been awarded an international prize for
her education work and will soon travel to London to give a presentation. Tahu
and her team use drama, art and play to inspire people of all ages to take up
hands-on conservation.
Other good news is our accreditation with a gold award for Qualmark Green
which will help Orokonui in our promotion to other New Zealand and international
visitors.
Our Cadbury Carnival events were very successful. We are planning a film
festival, lunchtime speakers on a range of environmental subjects, and another
fundraising concert. Please see our website for details. I hope you can join us!
For information visit or facebook or email info@orokonui.org.nz. Visitor
Centre and café open daily from 9.30am to 4.30pm. Orokonui Ecosanctuary
is open for self-guided walking and guided tours.
Communion service at Karitane Church
Communion service with Anglicans at St John's at 10am
10am service at St John’s
10am Prebyterian Support service at Kildare Street
Eucharist 10am St John’s Waikouaiti, Eucharist 11:30am St
Mary’s Palmerston
Joint Anglican/Presbyterian service, St John’s 10am
Eucharist St John’s Waikouaiti 10am
Eucharist Hui te Rangiora Karitane 10am
Ecumenical Service Details to be announced
Morning Prayer 10am every Thursday, St John’s Waikouaiti
Evening Prayer in recess until daylight saving
Hawkesbury Christian Fellowship
Service every Sunday 10am at Hawksbury Village
St Annes Catholic Church
Waikouaiti-St Anne’s - 2nd and 4th Sundays 12 Noon
Palmerston-Blessed Sacrament -1st,3rd and 5th Sundays 12 Noon
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Part of the annual report to the Hawksbury Lagoon 2015 AGM
Wildlife: Derek has reported a reduction in Shoveller duck numbers
during the year and an increase in Grey Teal. He has speculated that it
may be due to the change in water level management. Certainly several
people commented on the lack of ducklings last spring. 3 nesting boxes
have been installed, with more to come, this may help. A local resident
photographed several dead/decomposing eels during the summer
months, which was probably due to the water temperature and lack of
oxygen.
Steve has recommenced his trapping programme. We appreciate his
willingness and expertise in assisting us to keep a measure of control
over the 4 legged pests. Derek and Greg carried out an egg pricking
campaign last season with good results. This campaign will continue
next spring.
Plantings: Our major planting takes place twice a year and is
incorporated into the Ki uta Ki Tai project. This has been a very
successful collaboration with other similar groups in the area. During
this past year we have planted in the area of the cleared pine plantation
near the railway line and have completed planting on the causeways.
Funding to purchase plants has come from The Lion Foundation and
the WCCB. Some plants were also provided free from the Kati Huirapa
nursery. We looked into the possibility of the DCC removing the poplars
below the railway line on Inverary Street, but have since left this to a
future time.
Water: During last summer Post Office creek had a significant algal
bloom which we believe had more to do with the health of the catchment than
anything related to the culverts remaining open. Efforts to engage the ORC to look
into this matter further have been unsuccessful. There were no major problems in
relation to odour or midges.
Communication: Committee members have taken turns at writing the monthly
POWA article. This has worked out well, and each writer has bought quite a
different perspective. The website continues to attract new people to it, although it is
hard to know what flow on effects it has i.e. are people being encouraged to come
out and visit the lagoon? Here is a comparison between this year and last year of
first time visitors to the website during the past three months: May 2014 = 74
May 2015 = 255, June 2014 = 93, June 2015 = 193, July 2014 = 125, July 2015 =
160. Fundraising: We continue to sell photo cards which provide a steady income.
With the addition of the Saturday morning market in the summer we added Onley
designed tea towels to our range of items. The first run of 100 sold out quickly and
we have since had another lot printed. Our other fundraising opportunity is from the
guided bird tours held in February and March. Although these efforts don’t raise
huge amounts, it is very much appreciated and it is extremely useful having funds
available which aren’t
committed to a specific purpose.
The Hawksbury Lagoon is a
great asset to our community
and from the many comments
by people (both local and from
away) who access the
causeways, work to improve
the environs is greatly
appreciated.
Shirley McKewen,Chairperson
GO THE
EASTCOAST
Cell: 021 367 186
PASSENGER SERVICES
Fax: 03 455 1127
LTD
Email: michael.chittock@xtra.co.nz
KARITANE
Locally owned and operated.
Mike Chittock
11 to 50 seater Coaches
Managing Director
11-seater mini-bus available for hire.
EAST OTAGO PROPERTY MAINTENANCE & CONSTRUCTION
* New home builds
* Alterations/renovations
* Kitset assembly
* Roof and Gutter repairs and cleaning
* Door locks/Window Stays/Security
* Decks/Fences/Retaining
* Grab rails and Ramps and Access
Your first port-of-call for anything home related.
Honest friendly service by a Licensed Building Practitioner.
Phone David now on 021 0429896 or after hours 465 7444
2015
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LETTER TO EDITOR
A request to other dog owners
I am a dog lover and a dog owner; however in recent weeks I have come
to understand why some people do not feel the same way.
My dog and I frequently walk the footpaths of Beach Street, from Brown
Street to the beach, and Stewart Street. In recent weeks I have become
increasingly annoyed and upset with the amount of dog excrement
evident on the footpath and the grass verge.
It is neither difficult nor an inconvenience to carry a plastic bag to collect
your own dog's droppings while out walking. So PLEASE will all the dog
owners using this area, and all areas make sure they clean up after their
dog so that all people can enjoy walking around our beautiful Waikouaiti.
GRATEFUL – A Palmerston resident would like to thank the Waikouaiti/
Palmerston Plumbers for their help in July's cold weather. They had a
burst pipe in the toilet off the laundry and it was fixed the next morning,
then another burst water pipe which was fixed the same day - now that's
prompt service.
COMPLETE SPRAYING SERVICE
Macrocarpa & Pine Firewood
$95 & $65 per tossed metre delivered.
Mixture of dry & semi dry.
Minimum 2 cubic metres.
Macro split or blocked can be picked up at cheaper rate, by
arrangement only.
Contact the “Office Boy” on 022 3252301.
Proceeds to the Waikouaiti Coast Heritage Centre
Redevelopment Project.
Museum Notes
A big thank you to all the volunteers who have managed to keep the
museum open during this very cold winter. It is a difficult thing to do
when there are few visitors coming. Those who have visited have been
impressed with the exhibits and resources we have available.
The Waikouaiti Coast and Heritage Centre’s Annual General Meeting is
to be held on Saturday 15th August 2015 at 11.00 a.m. in the East Otago
Events Centre. We hope to see you there. If you would like to consider
being a member of our committee, we would be very pleased to welcome
you. – by Cobweb
Creative Crafts Club
Massage & Beauty Therapy
Exclusively for Women
Massage:
Deep Tissue - Ideal for chronic pain, recovery
from injuries, postural problems & repetitive
strain injury.
Relaxation - calming the nervous system and
promoting a sense of well-being.
Beauty Therapy
Anti -aging Treatment, Facials, Manicures, Pedicures,
Eyelash Tinting & Waxing
Remedial Massage & Qualified Beauty Therapist
Sheryl Popham
Indulgence Rural Retreat, 89 Goodwood Road,
Palmerston Otago, 03 4651430
On the 3rd July the Club held a pot-luck lunch at the Fire Station to
celebrate 21 years of crafting since its inception on 15th June 1994. When
the Club started there was an organised program for the period of 9:30
am to 2:00 pm, 2nd and 4th Wednesday. However over the years this did
not suit everybody so the format now is to bring along individual projects
be it sewing, knitting, card making , embroidery and just about anything
else. With a multitude of talent among the members help can be easily
Dr. Catherine
Brown, The
Prof. ladies
Campbell
Murdoch,
Editor
sought to get throughFrom
to aLeft
successful
creation.
enjoy
the Dr. Dave
McKay, Practice Nurse Daphne Taylor and Dr. Don McKirdy
camaraderie within the group and
usually purchase lunch locally from
Beanos or the Magnet café.
New members are welcome just
come up to the Waikouaiti Fire
Station or ring Cathy 4657662 or
Naiomi 4657572.
Creative Craft Pot Luck Lunch
Andrew Noone, your local Ward Councillor, DCC. Phone MB 027 430 17 27
or Email: anoone@dcc.govt.nz Always ready to listen and help.
2015
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WAIKOUAITI POLICE COMMUNITY REPORT
Hello everyone,
Between the 2nd July 2015 and the 5th July 2015 a Raleigh
Mountain Bike, Silver in colour, with a ripped seat was stolen
from a Coast Road, Karitane address. If anyone has seen
this Mountain Bike, can they please contact Waikouaiti Police.
On the 4th July 2015 a burglary was reported at a Marks Road, Karitane
address. A local youth has been spoken to in regard to this incident and he will
be referred to Dunedin Youth Aid.
On the 6th July 2015 police attended a verbal domestic dispute at a Hawkesbury
Village address. On the 9th July the male party involved in the domestic was
arrested for breaching a protection order. He will appear in the Dunedin District
Court later this month.
On the 10th July 2015 a Samsung Cell phone was found on Beach Street,
Waikouaiti and handed to Police - nobody has claimed the phone. If this phone
belongs to you please contact Waikouaiti Police.
On the 18th July 2015 a Dunedin female was processed for excess breath
alcohol after she was stopped by Police on Geelong Street, Waikouaiti. She
blew 305 mgs and was issued with a $200 infringement notice and 50 demerit
points. Just a reminder that there is a much lower alcohol limit now of 250mgs
instead of 400mgs.
That's all for this month, take care. If you see anything suspicious or if you wish
to speak to the Police regarding any other matter you can contact us on 03 465
9127 or Lesley 0211915119 or alternatively anonymous information can be
passed on by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. In emergencies always
dial 111.
Constable Lesley Eason, Waikouaiti Police
RECIPE OF THE MONTH
These muesli slices are yummy and full of
nutrition, your kids will love the sultanas and
seeds. Preparation: 15min. Cooking: 20min.
Makes: 16
100g butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup honey, 1 Weet-Bix, crushed
1/2 cup sultanas, 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, 1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup self-raising flour
Preheat oven to 180C. melt butter, brown sugar and honey in a small saucepan.
Mix Weet-Bix, sultanas, seeds, oats and flour in a bowl. Mix the butter mixture
well into the dry ingredients. Press mixture into a 27 x 18cm slice pan. Bake 20
minutes until golden and firm. Cool and cut.
Netballers warm for the winter
Waikouaiti School’s netballers won’t be shivering on the sideline this winter after
receiving new tracksuits from the ANZ Netball Grant Scheme.
Principal Trudy Pankhurst says the grant worth more than $1000, is a reward for
the committed players.
WAIKOUAITI MEDICAL CTRE
Emergencies 111
Monday
9.00 – 12.00
Tuesday
2.00 – 5.00
Wednesday 9.00 – 12.00
Thursday 9.00 – 12.00
Friday
9.00 - 4.30
Surgery Telephone Number
465 75999. Urgent and After Hours
(Registered Patients) 465 1444
This year ANZ has awarded a total of $100,000 in netball grants to help clubs,
schools, social teams and fans achieve their dreams. ANZ branch manager
Jarrad Booyens says the programme was launched in 2012 to support fans and
help netballers get to the next level in the game. “It’s about inspiring players to
go further. This might involve kitting out a team with new gear or uniforms,
helping players get to an ANZ Championship match to see the action up close
this season, or even getting a few professionals to visit their school or club to
host a training session – that’s bound to be a life-changing experience for some
of our future netballing stars.
“The Waikouaiti Wonders travel 40km a week to play netball, so we’re really
happy to be able to reward them for their dedication. Hopefully these tracksuits
help keep them warm on the chilly journey.”
2015
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The Reverend James Watkin
MOERAKI SERVICES LTD
The name Reverend James Watkin is integral to the early settlement of
Waikouaiti. It is he that Mt Watkins is named after. The local Maori asked
Johnny Jones early on in the life of the whaling station to send a missionary as
had been done to settlements in the North Island. Jones agreed and wrote to the
Wesleyan Missionary Society asking for a suitable person and proposing to
supply 100 acres to establish a mission station, free passage for the missionary
and his family, and a donation of £50. It was anticipated that the missionary
family would travel on the Magnet with the other settler families.
Did you know Dave at Moeraki
Services Ltd will work on Saturday
or Sunday if required?
James Watkin, his wife Hannah and their five children were in Sydney, having
recently been recalled from a mission in Tonga, following Watkin’s relationship
with his wife’s maid. They were encouraged to accept the calling. As there was
clearly no room on the Magnet for the family, they moved in with Johnny Jones’s
family for seven weeks until the departure of the Regia on 1st May 1840. In
addition to the family, the ship was laden with sheep, cattle and horses for Jones’
farm at Matanaka. The journey was horrendous. Watkin and his son James were
the only ones not seasick. They were becalmed in Foveaux Strait and did not
arrive at Waikouaiti until late on 15th May. They could not land because of high
winds and were forced to anchor off shore. During the night, one of the two
anchors parted, but fortunately the second held.
When they eventually got ashore the next day it was to find that the house they
had been promised was already occupied by Johnny Jones’s brother Thomas,
the superintendent of the settlement. Watkin quickly bought a Maori whare and
had carpenters add to it to accommodate his family. This first home was soon
replaced by a six-room cottage with a brick chimney, the bricks having been
brought from Sydney. This new home was on the terrace at Karitane facing the
river mouth, with the cemetery being formed in front of it. In the 1880s the
Mission House was occupied by fishermen, after which it was shifted to Seacliff
as a store and was subsequently destroyed when the Seacliff Hotel was burnt
down. The Waikouaiti Coast and Heritage Centre owns a small piece of brick
from the chimney. The original building occupied by the Watkin family was used
as the school. Watkin, his wife Hannah, and sons James and William all taught
there, holding separate male and female classes.
He ministered to both European and Maori from Foveaux Strait to Moeraki. He
preached his first Christian service within two days of his arrival. The first of his
approximately 270 baptisms was on 7th June 1840 and was Betsy Palmer,
daughter of Edwin Palmer, superintendent of the whaling station. The first
wedding he records in his register is that of James Spencer and Meri Kauri,
which took place on Jan 27 1841. Spencer was manager of one of the Bluff
whaling stations. Their residence was given as Bluff but they appear to have
been married here. The witnesses to the wedding were Hannah Watkin,
Elizabeth Thomas, wife of William Thomas and John Howell, manager of Jacob’s
River whaling station.
James Watkin did not enjoy the four years he was here. He wrote bitterly in his
diary, “There are few natives who have not some knowledge of English slang and
some of them a good deal, and some of them can curse and swear with
considerable facility … the generality of the visitors have been of the vilest class
– murderers, adulterers, whoremongers and sodomites. This land is little better
than a modern Gomorrah. There is drunkenness on a large scale among whites
and Maoris.” He complained that the whalers worked on Sundays, a necessity
when the whales were around.
However, his work was not without success. During his tenure most Maori
became Christian and many learned to read. He trained more than twenty-six
leaders and preachers.
After four years he was replaced in his mission in April 1844 by the Reverend
Charles Creed, whom he greeted with the ominous words, “Welcome Brother
Creed to Purgatory!” In a few days, following the birth of Mrs Creed’s baby and
the baptism of Watkin’s seventh child, the Watkin family departed for Wellington
on the Deborah. From there they returned to New South Wales where the
Reverend Watkin died in 1886 aged 80.
I am grateful to the following local histories for the information: Karitane by the
Day Roadway to the Rushes by Eileen Foote, and Johnny Jones,
Sea Loud
by IanShirt
Church,
a Colonial Saga by Diane Harris.
No extra charges apply, so if a
problem arises over the weekend
feel free to call.
If you need help getting the new
satellite TV you have bought going,
then I can help.
Got rain fade? That is no TV during
heavy rain, then call me.
Satellite dish health check: $30 in
Waikouaiti, $35 in Palmerston. If it
needs adjusting add $20 to this.
Call Dave at 03 4657161 (new
landline) or 027 6637378