Patea & Waverley PressTe Karere o Patea me Te Wairoaiti

March 2015 Circulating in Patea, Waverley, Waitotara and surrounding districts

All copy to be handed in by 25 March 2015. Next issue published 30 March 2015.

Paepae In The Park, Waitangi Day 2015The Paepae In The Park Committee wish to thank the community of Patea, many volunteers,

sponsors, our funders, and outer district volunteers, for contributing towards the success of another annual free musical event, Paepae In The Park, that celebrated the 175th Waitangi Day, 6 February 2015.

It was pretty touch and go the night before as many of us on the Committee (& stallholders) lay in bed listening to the pounding of the rain on our bedroom windows. I know I did! In the morning, it was terribly gusty but by the time the Powhiri started, the wind suddenly stopped and the sun shone upon us all. Patea Community Board Chairman Brian Rook gave a brilliant speech after Kaumatua Taikura blessed the opening with a Karakia. A beautiful day began!

The smell of assorted foods were sizzling, our tamariki were laughing, running around and bouncing happily on the bouncy castle.

MC Taiaroa Neho had us entertained inbetween awesome reggae bands L40, Ghost Chips, Shadze, Jay Rei’s band, Soulovus and ReZist. Soloists’ Jojo Kuvarji and Ebony Maraki sang magnificently! Hula girl Breeze Harmony Awhitu rocked the house, and Kahurangi Whakatutu sang brilliantly, too.

A production crew were filming our very own talented Patea Maori Club when background technical music failed but it did not matter to PMC as they sang with great mana. Much of their waiata is hauntingly poised, as always. Poi E is timeless, eternal and unique to Patea Maori Club. Everyone was there. What a great moment in time.

There was free entertainment all day long at our alcohol & smoke-free venue at Memorial Park, Patea to celebrate the 175th Waitangi Day. Just a free fun day for all the whanau.

There were heaps of stalls, food, crafts, information stalls, promotional stalls, bouncy castle and much more.

Many volunteers in Patea work together behind the scenes for months beforehand then in the community spirit that this musical event started - they turn it on- for all New Zealanders to come together, and enjoy.

Most of all, we would like to thank our Paepae in the Park funding partners: South Taranaki District Council, Patea Community Board, Lysaght Watt Trust, Ministry of Culture & Heritage: Commemorating Waitangi Day, Tangata Whenua Liaison Fund, NZ Lottery, Community Organisation Grants Scheme, Creative Communities NZ.

Sponsors & Volunteers that we would sincerely like to thank are: Paepae In The Park Committee members: Daniel Nuku, Howie Haupapa, Patricia Ngarewa, Gloria Tui, Elaine Powell, Minnie Broughton & her whanau Carrisha, Ann & Karen; Lorna & Pat Hinga, Chrissie Kershaw, Marlize (Lisa) Grobler, Grant Hurley, Shona Mackay, Gareth Reed, Garry Hooper & the lads at Hooper Engineering, Patea Area School, CJ The Clown, Arabaca Pharmacy Patea, Gary Prentice, Patea Four Square, Patea Dairy, Patea Librarians Cath Sheard, Narlene Ioane, Kathy Taylor, Shereece Avison, Elsie Bright; Patea & Waverley Press, Maori Wardens, Star Dance Academy, Hunter & McCarty ltd, Universal Motors, GB Contracting, Northcott Auto Services, Hurley’s Butchery, Te Mahana Rest Home, Alton Scout Group, BP Service Station, Mike Clarkson, Claire Symes and Tom Matiaha. My deepest apologies if anyone is left out at time of print.

Please, feel free to view our photos on our new facebook page, www.facebook.com/paepaeinthepark

If you have any suggestions or comments please direct them to our next meeting for 18th March 2015 through paepaeinthepark@gmail.com or write to Paepae in the Park Committee, PO Box 3, Patea 4520 otherwise, contact Mareta Marsters-Grubner (Secretary) 027 841 1135.

Further photos on page 20

SAINT PATRICKS & FRANCIS de SALES PARISHParish Mission Statement

“In the Spirit of Christian Community to coordinate the life of the Parish for the involvement of all.”

29 Egmont St, Patea. Ph 06 273 8241St Patrick’s: 29 Egmont St, Patea

St Patrick’s29 Egmont St, PateaParish Sec: Linda TowersPh: 06 273 8241Fax: 06 273 8242email: stpatspatea@xtra.co.nz

St Francis de SalesBrassey St, WaverleySisters10 Wilson St, WaverleyPh: 06 346 5544

March 2015 Mass Timetable Weekday Mass:Wednesday 4th March, 9.30am St Patrick’s PateaWednesday 11th March, 9.30am St Francis de Sales, WaverleyWednesday 18th March, 9.30am St Patrick’s PateaWednesday 25th March, 9.30am St Francis de Sales, WaverleySunday Mass Times:Sunday 1st March, 9.30am, St Patrick’s, Patea.Sunday 8th March, 9.30am, St Francis de Sales, Waverley.Sunday 15th March, 9.30am, St Patrick’s, Patea. Sunday 22nd March, 9.30am, St Francis de Sales, Waverley.Sunday 29th March. Palm Sunday. 9.30am, St Patrick’s , Patea (5th Sunday, Liturgy of the Word with Communion)

A Partnership between the Presbyterian, Methodist and

Anglican Churches in Southern Taranaki

Regional Dean - Southern Taranaki: Ven. Trevor Harrison. Ph 278 8667. Email: southdean@taranakianglican.org.nz

CONTACT NUMBERS:St Luke’s Patea - John Hill 06 273 8969, John Hughes 06 273 8353St George’s, Patea - Rev. Karen Cook 06 273 8581, Howard Anderson 06 273 6004Church of the Good Shepherd, Waverley - Roy Hotter 06 346 5445Op shop: Tues, Wed, Fri 10am-12.30pm. Contact Judi on 273 8929.

Th e Anglican Parish of Patea: Services at St Georges

Sunday Service 9.30am. On a fi ft h Sunday of the month we move around the various congregations in our cluster. Please check church notice board.Prayer Service - Friday 9.30am

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A Christian WordI am prompted to write about Angels. Th ey are created beings, also they are much better looking than us, they are stronger,

they have more intelligence than we have and on the Spirit side of life they are above us! Kind of between Heaven – God & earth – man. Angels are actually messengers who bring information from God to man. Th e Old Testament is full of such happenings and men like Abraham had numerous greetings from Angels, they told him for example that he would be the Father to all that believe and their number would be more than all the stars he could see in the universe.

Isaiah saw God seated high upon the throne and he realised suddenly how much of a sinful man he was, an Angel brought a hot coal from under the throne and touched his lips with it. Th ere are numerous accounts within the Old Testament of visitations.

Th e New Testament also had such visits by Angels, but mostly to attend to Jesus, fi rst when Jesus was born the host of Angels rejoiced over His birth and told shepherds in the fi eld about this, also when Jesus had fasted for 40 days Angels attended to Him, but the busy time was just aft er Jesus was crucifi ed.

When Mary, the sister to Martha, was alone at the empty tomb she looked inside and saw two Angels dressed in white, seated where Jesus had lain. Th ey asked her “Woman, why are you crying”? Later on, when Jesus fi nally left His disciples and ascended into Heaven, the men stood there looking up into space and suddenly two men dressed in white appeared beside them and said “Men of Galilee why do you stand here looking into the sky? Th is same Jesus, who was taken from you into Heaven, will come back in the same way you have seem Him go into Heaven”.

Th ere is a warning in revelations by the Angels themselves, telling us not to bow down and worship them – but to worship Jesus only. Th ey obviously know their position between man and God and that’s why they warned John (who saw them while being told by them to write down everything he was to be shown be Revelation) this warning is to all mankind – do not worship angels! Th ey are messengers only – sent by God! Th e exciting thought is we could at any time entertain them - unknowingly! Beautiful!

Come Lord Jesus! Ted Reeves, Patea

Waverley Bapti st Church63 Weraroa Road

Sunday services at 10amContact Rex and Christi ne Standen (06) 346 5661

Or Bill Campbell (06) 346 5584

All welcome!!

Thought for the month:

Talk to God like you are talking to a friend -

He is always listening.

Mainly music: Tuesday mornings at 10am. February – December (during school terms).0-5yr old children with adult.Cost: $3:00 per child or $4:00 per family (under 1yrs free).Contact Vivienne Hooper (06) 346 56520r Sue Williams (06) 273 8628

Op – shop:Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays,9:30am – 1:30pm.Come and take a look, or bring along any items you may have to donate.Contact Cindy Burgess (06) 346 6424

Pensioner meals:First Wednesday of the month.

February – December.12:00pm onwards. Donati on for meal.

Contact Colleen Smith (06) 346 5997

Bounti ful Harvest Community Garden:If you are able to help or

for more informati on, Contact Bill Campbell (06) 346 5584

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Local NewsBEREAVEMENTSSympathy is extended to the family and friends of Jean Gooch (nee Mackay), and Robert

Gordon Hughson.

Waverley Gun ClubTh e Waverley Gun Club championships were held at the start of February 1, 2015. Results

were:Skeet: HOA (highest over all) W. Symes 24; A Grade 1 M. Davidson 24, 2 A. Symes 24; B

Grade 1 C Short 24, 2 G. Buchanan 23, 3= F. Fieldes and D. Lawrence 19; C Grade 1 B. Symes 23, 2 I Rosewarne 23, 3 E. Campbell 18.

Single Barrel: HOA D. Lawrence 19; A Grade 1 A Symes 18, 2= B. Tressider and C. Short 17; B Grade 1 G. Buchanan 17, 2 M. Neil 15, 3 T. Rosewarne 14; C Grade 1 D. Coleman 15, 2= A. Watkins and M. Stevenson 13.

Single Rise: HOA A. Symes 25; A Grade 1 B. Tressider 24; B Grade 1 F. Fieldes 24, 2 W. Symes 24, 3 T. Rosewarne 23; C. Grade 1 I. Rosewarne 21, 2 D. Murphy 21, 3 A. Watkins 20.

Double Rise: HOA A. Symes 18; A Grade 1 B. Tressider 18, 2 C. Short 17, 3 D. Lawrence 16; B. Grade 1 G. Buchanan 17, 2= B. Symes and K. Zehnder 15; C. Grade 1 D. Coleman 14, 2 E. Campbell 14, 3 B. Turner 12.

Sparrows: HOA C. Short 15; A Grade 1 D. Lawrence 14, 2 B. Tressider 13, 3= A. Symes, B. Symes and M. Davidson; B. Grade 1 G. Buchanan, 2= T. Rosewarne and W. Symes 10; C. Grade 1 I. Rosewarne 13, 2 A. Watkins 11, 3 E. Campbell and D. Coleman 10.

Triples HOA C. Short 50; A Grade 1 A. Symes 47, 2= B. Symes and D. Lawrence 44; B. Grade 1 K. Zehnder 46, 2 M. Neil 44, 3 J. Coleman 41; C. Grade 1 E. Campbell 40; 2= A. Watkins, M. Stevenson and I. Rosewarne 36.

Points Score: HOA D. Lawrence 74; A Grade 1 C Short 73, 2 B. Tressider 73, 3 A. Symes 72; B. Grade 1 F. Fieldes 68; 2= M. Neil and K. Zehnder 67; C 1 D. Coleman 67, 2 E. Campbell 63, 3 D. Murphy 59.

HOA Gun C. Short 220; High Guns A Grade B. Tressider 212; B. Grade G. Buchanan 187; C Grade E. Campbell 176.

Waverley Golf Croquet Once again the committee and members of our Club rose to the challenge of arranging

our inaugural Twilight Golf Croquet Invitation last Th ursday 19th. A huge thanks to all who participated and were interested to see how our game is played and entered in with great enthusiasm. It was indeed our pleasure to entertain you all and you are all welcome back.

Because of a draw a ‘Peg shoot-out’ took place and Ben Ru came in over Sarah Alexander for top prize. Our youngest player, Samantha Rees, was awarded a prize for her excellent eff orts on the night. Various other prizes were dreamt up and raffl es were won and spread out over all present. A very pleasing result for all concerned who planned and spread the word for this occasion, and heartening to know that already there is interest in holding another one of these twilight events in the near future. So watch this space and please let us us know if you are interested in attending the next one. Many thanks to the community and those who attended for their support.

We are heading into a busy programme with the Taranaki Masters Golf Croquet Tournament in Stratford, the Doff Lupton Memorial Trophy, also visits to the Hawera Club and Wanganui Club. Enquiries: Lyn Ru, Cheryl Rapson, Ursula Cunningham or Chris How.

Turi Indoor Bowling ClubTuri Indoor Bowling Club opens with a practice night on the Twenty-fourth of March. All

bowlers’ or intending bowlers are welcome to give Indoor bowls a go. Come along to the Patea Area School Assembly Hall and please assembles 7:15pm for a 7:30pm roll-up. Brand new members will go into a draw to win back there 2015 subscription. Win Finlay

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Th e problem of evil in our worldConfronted as we all have been by the recent brutality of evil deeds by Isis, many see these

as proof of the non-existence of God. Many argue, “If God is omnipotent and a God of love, how can he allow these things to happen?” Or “where is God when all of this is happening?”

Where indeed? A good question as in the Church’s year we are not far on from the Christmas Season when we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, otherwise entitled ‘Emmanuel’ which means ‘God with us’. As Christians we celebrate the fact that God loved us so much that he sent his only Son to live as one of us, to experience life as we experience it and to example for us how we should live life here on Earth.

As we move into the current Church season of Lent we look to its conclusion on Good Friday, when we remember the fact that God’s Son not only lived as we lived, but also died, a most horrible death, for us too. In so doing Jesus sought to break the hold of evil over all of humankind.

God reached out to all humankind in love, because two of the basic fundamentals of being human is that we have free-choice and that we are imperfect or fl awed, or as it is sometimes put ‘we are just human’. We are capable of choosing for ourselves how we should behave and act in the world, for we are not robots. So oft en in life humankind chooses to go its own way, instead of the way of God, and from humankind’s sinfulness and self-centredness we have the full depravities of humans exhibited.

All of which means that the problem of evil in the world comes down to us, it is not God’s problem, it is ours, for we are called by God to live a life of love, for Him and for our fellow humans. Th at is the ideal we need to reach for and if we did reach it we would be assured of heaven on earth.

Archdeacon Trevor Harrison,South Taranaki Regional Dean, Archdeacon of Waitotara.

High rise storage, chips, and pesky catsTh rift y from Hamilton has a number of tips. “Gain extra storage space under a bed base

that is too low by placing 5cm blocks of wood under the legs. Th is enabled me to fi t 3 plastic under-the-bed storage boxes beneath a single bed. Boxes measure 800mm by 400mm by 170mm deep and there is 20mm clearance gap with that under my bed. Th e blocks used were from a decking job. Don’t go too high with the blocks - remember someone still has to climb in and out of bed!”

And this tip for keeping cats out of the garden. “Dab eucalyptus oil around the area. Cats detest smells like eucalyptus oil. I believe they don’t like the smell of vinegar either but I haven’t tried that out - only the eucalyptus oil. Reapply every few days.”

And this low-cost cleaner. “An ‘Awesome’ brand of calcium lime and rust removal is available in a green bottle (US 32 fl oz - 946 mls to us) selling for between $3-5 at some $2 shops, Th e Warehouse or Bin Inn. Just as good as more expensive brands. Worked well for me - I got rid of the white spots around my shower head, cleaned up the base of my taps, and removed a rust stain in the toilet bowl, all for the princely sum of $5 - and I still have 3/4 of a bottle left ! As I’m fl atting that is about all I’m prepared to spend.”

Gayle B from Christchurch has a super healthy snack idea. “Making kale chips has become quite popular and is easy especially with the fl atter varieties. I tried the same process with silver beet and it works well. Heat the oven to 150C. I spray a fl at tray with rice oil, then aft er cutting out the white stem I rub both sides of the silver beet on the oiled tray then sprinkle a little salt and/or Za’atar (Moroccan spices of all types are good). Cut the leaf into bite size pieces. Bake in the oven for about 10 minutes until crisp. If they need a little longer, turn them over. When cooked, put them in a container with a paper towel on bottom. My grandkids eat kale and silver beet ‘chips’ instead of the fatty variety with great enthusiasm, and they are really

good as an at-work snack.”Hammelschwanz from Whakatane says “I make a thick

white sauce with whole milk and add fi nely pureed silver beet or spinach. Th e creaminess hides that ‘teeth blunting’ feeling. Serve the vegetable with mashed potatoes and a fried or poached egg. Try and add a little vegetable stock powder or nutmeg to the blended vegetable and sauce mix.”

LandP writes, “Here are the ingredients for a meal for four: 750 grams of silver beet, 2 eggs, 6 tablespoons fl our, 500 grams cottage cheese, 1/4 teaspoon salt, nutmeg, freshly ground pepper, and 1½ cups grated tasty cheese. “Wash the silver beet, trim and chop fi nely; cook and drain squeezing out excess water. Beat eggs and fl our together until smooth, add silver beet, cottage cheese, salt, nutmeg and pepper combining them well. Put into a well greased 23 x 34cm baking dish sprinkling more grated cheese over the top. Bake uncovered at 180 degrees for 45 minutes; it can be eaten hot or cold. Works just as well with spinach.”

Lorraine suggests this. “Th is is a useful way to use as little or as much silver beet as you prefer. I add 4 leaves of silver beet chopped fi nely to a batter mixture of 3/4 cup fl our, 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1 or 2 eggs whisked, and milk to thin. Fry spoonfuls in a little hot oil. It’s lovely with tomato sauce, which should appeal to children.” [Who can disagree with that – adding tomato sauce to anything usually does the trick!]By Frank and Muriel NewmanFrank and Muriel Newman are the authors of Living Off the Smell of an Oily Rag in NZ. Read our wealth of tips at www.oilyrag.co.nz.

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Applicati ons for Funding McBroom EstateThe McBroom Estate allocates funding for health and disability needs in the Waverley and Patea communiti es. The estate is administered by the Taranaki District Health Board Trust Funds Committ ee.

Applicati ons are invited for projects or services that will show a benefi t in the provision of health and disability needs of the Waverley and Patea communiti es and are not services that the Government ordinarily funds.

Expressions of Interest close at 4:00pm on Friday 20 March 2015. Applicati ons must be made on the forms available from:

Jill FarrContract AdministratorTaranaki District Health BoardPrivate Bag 2016NEW PLYMOUTHTel: 06 753 7777 ext. 8527Email: ContractsTeam@tdhb.org.nz

Eltham and Beyond: Showcasing Eltham and its Land Usage

Eltham and Beyond: Showcasing Eltham and its Land Usage at Aotea Utanganui Museum of South Taranaki in Patea is a new exhibition showcasing the various land uses and pioneering discoveries which occurred in the South Taranaki township of Eltham. From Chew Chong’s discovery and commercialisation of fungus into a roaring cheese trade, to businessman turned politician Charles Anderson Wilkinson, to the modern battle against predators with the establishment of the Lake

Rotokare Scenic Reserve in 2004; Eltham has oft en shown a strong entrepreneurial spirit.

Th e exhibition includes extensive photography, moving images and artifacts from the collections of Aotea Utanganui, Puke Ariki, Alexander Turnbull Library, Te Papa Tongarewa, TVNZ Licensing, Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision, Whanganui Regional Museum, Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust, and private collector Mike Coils.

Th e moving images include the World Championship Axeman’s Carnival in Taumata Park in 1911, and footage from Eltham’s 75th Jubilee in 1959. Footage supplied by TVNZ Licensing from a Country Calendar episode tells the story of farmer Ernie Tippler farming his slice of paradise in Eltham for over 50 years. Also featured are some Texas Toys from Eltham inventor and toy-maker Gunner Burger.

Th e exhibition opens on Monday 2 March and runs until early August at Aotea Utanganui – Museum of South Taranaki in Patea. Th is exhibition is free entry however Koha is always appreciated.

Th is exhibition has been generously funded by the Taranaki Regional Council with media providers TVNZ Archive, and Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision. Content has been provided by the Whanganui Regional Museum, Puke Ariki, Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust, Manatū Taonga the Ministry for Culture and Heritage and Aotea Utanganui Museum of South Taranaki with additional support from the South Taranaki District Council.

Eltham-Opunake Road, near Mangatoki

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Annual Book FairIt’s time again for the Annual St George’s Book Fair. Th is year will be our 23rd one and it

will be held in our hall in Rutland Street, Patea. Opening hours:Friday 6th March 4pm-8pm Saturday 7th March 11am-4pmSunday 8th March 11am-4pm Monday 9th March 11am-4pmandSaturday 14th March 11am-4pm Sunday 15th March 11am-4pm

Come along and browse through the many hundreds of new books on display. Th ere will also be a good variety of articles in our Trash ‘n Treasure section. Many thanks to all the local people who donated books and articles for our Trash ‘n Treasure, without these items there would be no Book Fair.

If you have any barticles to donate kindly contact Shirley Maher, 273 8427, or Bettie Howarth, 273 8284, and arrangements will be made to pick them up.

Carlyle Women’s InstituteWe met for our fi rst meeting at Patea Old Folks Hall, 5th February. Maureen Meyer

welcomed members. We shared what we did for Christmas Day; some went to family and others had family arrive. We discussed our upcoming Founder’s Day to be held at Patea Beach. Th is will be a great day where other Institutes come and share the day together, for lunch and some activities.

Competition results for FebruaryBloom N Kerrisk, B Dwyer, M PryorCluster R Cowley, N Kerrisk, R MerriganShrub R Cowley, M Pryor, N KerriskCooking N Kerrisk, R Cowley, M Pryor (3 slices fruit loaf)Handcraft B Dwyer, R Cowley, M Pryor (ribbon book mark)

Come join us for the aft ernoon, fi rst Th ursday of each month, 1.30pm. Hope to see you there.

Haemorrhoids is the medical term for what most people know as piles - swellings of the lining of the lower rectum (back ‘passage’) or under the skin around the anus. Th ey can be painful and irritating, and bleed, or they may cause little problem – depending on their severity.

Haemorrhoids can be either internal or external. Internal haemorrhoids develop inside the rectum when the blood vessels, covered by their mucous lining, become swollen and bulge into the rectum. Sometimes they can swell further, come down the back ‘passage’ and poke out (prolapse) of the anus – usually at the time of a bowel motion. Where a prolapsed haemorrhoid remains outside the anus all the time, it can strangulate. Also, it can ‘leak’ mucous which irritates the skin around the anus. Blood clots can form within prolapsed haemorrhoids and while this is not common, it can cause intense pain. External haemorrhoids occur on the outside edge of the anus and are covered by skin. Th e loose skin can produce irritating tags. Many do not cause symptoms but they can become quite itchy. Like internal haemorrhoids, external ones can form blood clots and cause pain. Some people have both internal and external haemorrhoids.

Haemorrhoids form because of increased pressure in the rectum, oft en due to straining when passing a bowel motion. Th is puts pressure on the blood vessels in the area, causing them to swell. Th ey can become detached from the muscle wall, which is when they can move down the anal canal and eventually prolapse. Th e tissue of internal haemorrhoids is easily injured – which is why they can bleed, especially during a bowel motion. External ones tend not to bleed, unless a clot forms in the blood vessels.

A number of factors lead to the development of haemorrhoids. A diet low in fi bre can cause constipation, which in turn leads to straining to pass a bowel motion. Other causes of haemorrhoids include strenuous exercise, heavy lift ing, being overweight, severe liver disease, pregnancy and straining at childbirth. Certain medicines that cause constipation also can cause haemorrhoids as a result of the pressure in the rectal area.

People oft en ignore haemorrhoids, and leave them untreated, because of the embarrassment factor. “Th at is not something you need to worry about with us”, say Self Care pharmacists, who are used to helping people deal with private and sensitive matters such as this. “Haemorrhoids are very common and we will ensure you receive matter-of-fact information to help you understand their cause, and how to treat them eff ectively. Where we think a greater level of care is required, we will refer you to a doctor”, Self Care pharmacists assure.

“Th ere are creams, ointments and suppositories available to ease the pain and irritation of haemorrhoids, and help reduce infl ammation; and other medicines to treat any constipation that may be causing them to form,” say Self Care pharmacists. “However, the best way not to be constipated is through eating foods high in fi bre, lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, and drinking plenty of fl uids - especially water (about 6-8 glasses each day)”. Th e Constipation fact card has useful information about such things.

If you get symptoms of haemorrhoids, don’t suff er in silence. Talk to your Self Care pharmacist and ask for the free Haemorrhoids fact card.

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Phil Gwynn & FamilyFundraiser

Hosted byPatea Rugby & Sports Club in conjunction with the South Taranaki Community

We invite everyone to a Rugby Charity Game followed by a Monster Auction at Patea Domain

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St Mary’s Diocesan School, StratfordAn integrated Anglican Year 9 – Year 13 Boarding and Day School in the heart of Taranaki

Where each girl is nurtured to realise her potential

Open DayWednesday 18 March 201510 am – 3 pm

Boarding Enrolments for 2016 are now open

Come and visit St Mary’s Diocesan on Open Day Discuss with us your boarding needs tailored to suit your daughter

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Is Capitalism bad for you?Picture yourself as a labourer in a fi eld picking turnips. You are compelled to increase

production. Perhaps you are worried about keeping your job, perhaps you are worried that other people are working harder than you. Th e important thing is this: you have to pick more turnips; you can’t stop now - no matter what. Where might this anxiety come from? For sociologist Karl Emil Macmillan “Max” Weber, modern capitalism diff ers from Marx’s theory. “Workers are not simply alienated”, they are subject to a process that strips them of their very humanity. For Weber, capitalism is an iron cage that exposes workers to incapacitating anxiety, all for the accumulation of profi t.

Written in 1904, Th e Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism is Weber’s attempt to explicate the ways that American style capitalism grew from a specifi c set of beliefs, namely Calvinism. You see, the protestant ethic is a calling to work, a way of showing glory to god. Th e Calvinist is not just called to work, they are pressured via the fear of eternal damnation and this has to cause some serious angst. Beset by the expectations of a boss, working to fi nish a deadline, aching to make ends meet, struggling for everyday salvation. Capitalism creates anxiety in its own right. Calvinists believed in predestination, or the idea that very few people are selected by God to gain admittance to the golden gates of heaven while the majority of the world, is condemned to hell... Forever.

In order to ensure salvation, the Calvinist worked tirelessly, endlessly, without lavish possessions, for their very salvation was at stake; they showed their neighbours they were chosen through disciplined work and practice. Living with the pressures of a Calvanism in a Capitalist society makes it diffi cult to get up each morning and make the morning commute. With modern capitalism there is a similar parallel, work hard and you will be rewarded. It is the mantra of picking yourself up by your bootstraps. With Calvinism capitalism found the perfect worker. Protestantism’s dedication to a calling -to the need to work for the glory of god created and environment that paved the way for a work force eager for eternal reward. Over time the sacred practices of Calvinism: hard work,self-restraint, specifi c routine practices, effi ciency, lack of idleness - all became the defi ning traits of a western work ethic.

It’s the reason why Americans tend to work long hours, take fewer vacations, have short lunch breaks, and reserve Sunday for rest; it is the secular expectations of a work force founded on religious principles.If ghosts are the remnants of past entities - Protestantism haunts modern capitalism - we are left with the echoes of religious anxiety over the fear of damnation.Well beloved reader, if God helps those who help themselves, who does modern capitalism help?

Mike Kanara

Our parents choose St Mary’s Diocesan Stratford because they want the best for their daughter and they value the wide range of educational opportunities, in an all-girls setting, fostering each individual girl to realise her potential.

Centrally located in the heart of Taranaki, St Mary’s Diocesan has been nurturing Year 9 to Year 13 girls for 101 years.

We are the only school in Taranaki that specialises in boarding, with great girl centred facilities, we off er unique boarding options tailored to the individual needs of your family including seasonal boarding for the farming community.

Intercity buses connect conveniently between St Mary’s Diocesan and Patea, Waverley and further south so that girls can enjoy weekly boarding and be home with family during the weekends. Th ey might also be eligible for Ministry of Education Boarding Bursaries and qualify for travel subsidies.

From Physics to Photography, our girls excel across a broad range of subjects and their academic studies are complemented by co-curricular choices as varied as Young Farmers Club, Kapa Haka and Glee as well as traditional whole school sports and music events.

Our fi rst class pastoral care and Big Sister programme ensure that new girls are connected to the St Mary’s Diocesan family from their fi rst day with us. Leadership and service opportunities allow every girl to develop their talents and skills

Small class sizes, passionate teachers and high academic expectations sit alongside our values of respect, responsibility, perseverance, service, and care, and refl ect the Special Anglican Character of St Mary’s Diocesan.

Our girl’s-only environment, family atmosphere and boutique boarding facilities all allow girls to discover who they can be.

Help your daughter to realise her potential by selecting St Mary’s Diocesan for her life-long learning journey

Boarding enrolments for 2016 are now open.Come and visit St Mary’s Diocesan on Open Day and discuss with us your boarding needs

tailored to suit your daughter.

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Kakaramea School ‘Together We Achieve’

Happy New Year and welcome to the 2015 school year! Th e staff and Board hope that you had a wonderful Christmas period and have enjoyed the break. It is great to have such keen children, excited to be back at school.

Th e Inquiry topics for the start of term one are Kakaramea School Rules and Values and ‘Lest We Forget’ as well as our Key Competency-Managing Self.

Our Key Concepts to be developed this term are: Impact on the world, New Zealand’s Past and Future, Ancestors & ‘Lest we forget’. Key Questions for term one are: Why do we observe Anzac Day? How do you and your family spend Anzac Day? How do other New Zealanders commemorate this day? What happened at Gallipoli? Why is Gallipoli seen as a signifi cant event in New Zealand’s past? How has the Gallipoli campaign aff ected the lives of New Zealanders in the past and today? What can remembering Anzac Day contribute to our future?

Th e Board of Trustees, staff and I have reviewed our Kakaramea School Charter, our strategic goals, annual plan and targets’ for 2013-2015. A lot of thought and discussion has been put into our review for the future progress, achievement, development, learning and direction of our wonderful school. Th e updated Charter is available at school. Our specifi c learning targets for 2015 are:

• All students below or well below the Reading standard in 2014 will have made more than one year’s progress by the end of 2015 with the aim of achieving at or above the standard.

• Year 2 students below or well below the reading standard in 2014 will have made more than one year’s progress by the end of 2015 with the aim of achieving at or above the standard.

• Year 3 students below or well below the writing standard in 2014 will have made more than one year’s progress by the end of 2015 with the aim of achieving at or above the standard.

Th ere is a very busy calendar on the back of today’s newsletter and we will keep you informed closer to events happening.

Remember the door to Kakaramea School is always open and we welcome you to come and join us at any time. I would also love to hear any feedback or ideas that you believe can further enhance learning for the children, great fundraising ideas and promoting our wonderful school.

I am looking forward to the coming weeks; terms and school year and extend a warm welcome to all our returning and new students and their families. I hope you all enjoy being part of the “Kakaramea School Family”.

Enjoy the rest of our term and year! Welcome to the 2015 year A special welcome to Shakori-Lee Renata, Shayden Cook &

Ulrik Swanson, Shania Gunn, Aden Wards, Eva Groat, Lucy Honeyfi eld, Ella-Rose Almao, Archie Lawrence, Oliver Morton, Alessandro Zyzalo, Kyvarn Kelsen, and Jack Schrider all new students, who have started in 2015. We hope you enjoy your time with us at Kakaramea School.

PERSONNEL We are very lucky to continue with an enthusiastic staff for 2015.Principal: Mr Andrew Retallick, who will be teaching in Kauri classroom from 8:50am –

10:30pm. If you wish to meet with him please make it outside these hours. Teaching Staff

Kauri Classroom: 8.50-10:30pm Mr Andrew Retallick, 11-3pm Mrs Colleen Hurley.Manuka Classroom: Miss Alice WhiteKowhai Classroom: Miss Hannah BoonFern Classroom: Mrs Karee DuncanReading Recovery: Mrs Colleen Hurley & Ms Lesley PickSupport Staff Offi ce Administrator: Lois WerderLearning Assistants: Celeste Cole & Larissa MorrisCleaner: Susanna Francis

BEACH TRIP- Years 1 & 2 on Wednesday 11th Feb and the Years 3-6 on Th ursday the 12th Feb spent the

day at Opunake Beach learning about beach safety. Th e children had lots of fun learning about the dangers in the water and playing surf lifesaving games on the sand and in the sea. We were fortunate enough to have to sunny days for the children to enjoy the water. Th ank you to all the parents that came on these days to help out.

Oli Cole and Cohen Hurley

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‘TUG Of WAR’-What a fantastic event again this year a big thank you to the PTA there were lots of entries

including two women’s teams. ‘Little Th under’ were the champions of the night winning a $400 prize. Th ank you to everyone who came along to support this event.

Swimming Sports-Th e children have been busy practicing for the upcoming junior and senior swimming

sports to be held over the next couple of weeks. Th e seniors have been using the Patea pool to train a couple of times a week which gives

Upcoming dates for the term:26th Feb PTA Meeting – Kakaramea Hotel 7pm27th Feb School Assembly (Fern Rm hosts) @ Kakaramea Hall 6th March Senior Swimming Sports Waverley Town Pool9th March Taranaki Anniversary13th March School Assembly (Manuka Rm hosts) @ Kakaramea Hall25th March Home & School Partnership Meetings Year 1-3 27th March School Assembly (Kauri Rm hosts) @ Kakaramea Hall2nd April Last Day of Term 1

Tileah Abraham

Liam McDonald and Jeremiah Mafi le’O

Isa Symes, Tileah Abraham, Brooklyn Southerwood and Hannah Honeyfi eld

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@Your LibraryPlusTh is month we welcome Shelley Davenport to Patea and Waverley LibraryPlus as Branch

Librarian, following Cath’s move to a new role in Hawera. Shelley comes to us from the Youth Space in Palmerston North City Libraries and is looking forward to getting involved in our communities.

Monday 9 March is Taranaki Anniversary Day so both libraries will be closed. Don’t forget to stock up on some great reading beforehand; eBooks, online newspapers and wifi will be available as normal.

Recently we have been getting quite a few queries from people tracing their relatives. We have the Patea and Waverley cemetery records online, and are in the very early stages of putting the Manutahi records online. We can give you a cemetery map showing where your relatives are, and copy relevant documents for you. We have very old record books which we can search for you, and a number of local history books from around the district. If you are looking for information about your relatives contact us on librarycontact@stdc.govt.nz

We have some great new books and audiobooks on our shelves: some of our top picks this month include:

Th e remaining series by D. J. MollesLocked in a bunker under his house, Captain Lee Harden awaits his orders to venture

outside. Lee is one of a handful of elite soldiers who are members of Project Hometown, a government initiative to restart civilisation if an apoptotic event happens.

What he steps into is a nightmare world where the dead have risen and ordinary people have become lawless savages. Lee struggles to round up survivors, fi ght off marauders and religious fanatics, in a race against time to prevent a horde of infected wiping out everything he has worked so hard to save.

Th e fi rst four novels make a gripping read. If you like novels with a military theme, then this series is for you. If you’re not into reading, then you can purchase and download the books in audio format from audible.com. Th ey are well narrated. Th e fi ft h novel is due out in February, so get reading.

Wake by Anna Hope.Th is is one of those books that at the time I wondered why I was reading it. It made me feel

sad, but I wanted to know what happened. It is set in London in 1920, the war has just fi nished and the Unknown Soldier is returning from France. His returning gives momentum and a sense of hope to the story of Hettie, Evelyn and Ada ‘s lives.

It’s a quiet and emotional story, the suff ering of women in war who were left behind is extremely well written and I could identify with the sense of loss. I learned something new through reading this book and was glad I kept going.

Th e missing and the dead by Stuart MacBrideLocal Aberdeen police hero Logan McRae is back in this smashing new detective novel.

Th e story continues where the previous novel in the series, Close to the Bone, fi nishes. Due to his ongoing behaviour, Logan has been exiled from city headquarters and is no

longer under the control of radial lesbian DCI Steel. Until, that is, the body of a murdered girl turns up on his patch. Th e hunt for the killer is interjected with robbery’s, domestic violence (which bumbling DCI Steel makes worse), and a possible new love interest for Logan.

Th ere’s violence, gore and a bit of police brutality (all in a good cause of course) and of course the many groans and laughs that follow in the wake of such a diverse cast of characters.

Th e Boy I Love by Lynda BellinghamIt is the summer of ‘82 as Sally Th omas prepares to leave her job at the British Drama

League in London and head off to the North of England for her very fi rst season in repertory as an Assistant Stage Manager at the beautiful old theatre in Crewe.

Flung into this new world, Sally soon fi nds her feet, thanks to her own steady, unspoilt nature and to the company of her best friend, Jeremy. One of the fi rst lessons she learns is that the other actors barely need tuition in the art of stage-fi ghting, since they are quite adept at stabbing each other in the back. When Jeremy falls suddenly and dangerously in love, Sally needs to grow up - fast. A shadow is falling over the theatre, sparing no one, and a tragedy is gathering pace in the darkness behind the stage.

Th is is the second novel written by this famous English actress and I found it such a wonderful story the coming of age in the acting world. It is clear that Lynda loved life in the theatre and you come to realise she was a naturally gift ed storyteller. It is a warm and witty read with some unexpected twists and turns in the characters’ lives.

Have a great month, from all the team at Patea & Waverley LibraryPlus

Patea Waverkey Garden ClubOn 18th February several club members met outside the Old Waverley Post Offi ce and were

directed fi rstly to the large town garden of Annie Walker that her daughter Colleen Campbell tends with obvious love carrying on what her late father Bruce mapped out decades ago. From there Annie and Colleen joined the group and the next garden visited was the beautifully manicured garden of Joan and Jake Manson. Both gardens visited had vegetable gardens as well as a lot of summer colour in the form of roses and dahlias.

Whilst at Joan and Jakes supper was served – lots of yummy home cooked goodies including Sally’s Courgette and Walnut loaf and Margaret’s Vanilla Slice (which only takes 12 minutes to prepare!) were enjoyed with a cup of coff ee or tea.

Jill and Rena shared their oversupply of Courgettes and Squash and a discussion was had in regards to future activities. Lots of good suggestions for later in the year were discussed.

Th e fi nal activity for this summer visit will be in Patea on 18th March – Th e Annual Plant and Produce Swap. Bring any cuttings, propagated plants, bulbs or produce for swapping on this occasion. Th is will be held in the Kilwinning Lodge Hall on Staff ord Street in Patea commencing at members 6.30 pm.

As usual those attending should bring $2-00 and a plate for supper.Contact Margaret or Cheryl in Waverley on 06 346 7070 or Sue on 06 273 8135 or Karen 06

273 8397 in Patea, with queries, all new members welcome.

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LIBRARY BOOKSIf you have any books from our school or school library please return them, regardless of how overdue they may be. It would be much appreciated to receive them back.KIDS IN HOMESKids in Homes is running again this year and enables us to give preschool children free books. If you have preschool aged children at home who will be attending Patea Area School please send us their information (name, age and date of birth) so we can get a free book to them.WORLD OF MATHSPermission slips went home this week for the World of Maths Roadshow coming to the school in March. Please get these back to us asap with payment of $3. There are more copies at the office if you need them.

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We would like to congratulate four of our students who are representing both our school and the wider Taranaki region in touch football. These students

have impressed in the secondary Hawera touch module and also the Taranaki touch trials. The representatives are Chavez Purcell-Broughton and Natesha Weherua-Rio for the U15 mixed side, Patrick Pullen and Taine Davis for the U17 mixed side. All students will travel and play in the national competition held in Auckland this weekend. Good Luck to all students participating in this prestigious event.

Kaua e mate wheke, mate ururoaKia Kaha koutou katoa.

NATIONAL TOUCH REPRESENTATIVES

ARTIST PROFILE Some year 1-6 students spent time learning about Pablo Picasso Self Portraits using the abstract technique. We spent 2 sessions learning about this artist and then creating our own artwork this week.

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NATIONAL TOUCH REPRESENTATIVESWe would like to congratulate four of our students who are representing both our school and the wider Taranaki region in touch football. These students have impressed in the secondary Hawera touch module and also the Taranaki touch trials.

The representatives are Chavez Purcell-Broughton and Natesha Weherua-Rio for the U15 mixed side, Patrick Pullen and Taine Davis for the U17 mixed side. All students will travel and play in the national competition held in Auckland this weekend.

Good Luck to all students participating in this prestigious event.

Kaua e mate wheke, mate ururoaKia Kaha koutou katoa.

STUDENTS LEAVING SCHOOL GROUNDSIf your child needs to leave school during normal class time please send a note to school advising us in writing. This is important for the safety of our students and your consideration is appreciated.

Students without a note will not be permitted to leave school grounds.

EACH ONE COUNTSBEACH AND POOL ACTIVITY DAYOn Monday the entire school participated in the first house group competition of the year for 2015 at a beach activity day. A range of year groups got together and battled it out on the beach to see who would be crowned the ‘Creative sculpture making group for 2015’. The calibre of sculptures was high and the guest judge struggled to pick a winner. The winners of this competition will be announced at the next school assembly. Well done to all groups!Students then challenged each other in beach flag races straight after the sculpture making. The winners for this event were:1-3 Boys: Ezahryn August1-3 Girls: Maearna Leatherby4-6 Boys: Niwa Tui Whakarau4-6 Girls: Deijhana Wiki-Thompson7-8 Boys: Mason Kershaw7-8 Girls: Oceanna Pritchard Taylor9-10 Boys: Quiahn Pritchard Taylor9-10 Girls: Jasmine Rozing11-13 Boys: Taine Davis and Jackson Taikato11-13 Girls: Jhustice Graham and Amelia-Jade AndersonAfter lunch at the beach, we all moved to the pools and domain. Activities were held at both venues and it was now time for the a nnual ‘Tug of War’ compe-tition which was very entertaining to watch. There were a lot of close matches with the highlight coming from the battle between the Staff/Parents vs Senior Students. With the staff winning the first round by the smallest of margins, the students came back strong and won. Finally came the decider with the middle going to-wards both teams’ sides before the staff/parents team got the upper hand and took the win. A big thank you and congratulations to all parents, staff and students who participated in the event. Also a big congratulations to our 2015 sports captains: Taine Davis and Jhustice Graham for Carlyle, Nature Whakarau-White and Jackson Taikato for Aotea.

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Patea Golf ClubSummer CupTh e Summer Cup was played over four rounds during January and the aggregate score was

the best three of four rounds. With the good weather some very good scores were returned.1st Steve Petricevich 69 65 65 total 1992nd Nick Williams 63 69 71 total 2033rd Nathan Cameron 71 68 68 total 207

Business House GolfBusiness house golf is being played on Th ursday nights with the fi nal week to be played next

week. Th e scoring for the aggregate prize will be very close with many teams in contention including the Rugby, Four Square, Young Farmers Vetfarm and AsureQuality so we will wait and see which team can post a good score on the fi nal night. Each night the teams have been able to win cash prizes and individuals have been able to win sponsors prizes and the lucky ones raffl e prizes.

Flying Nine will be played on Th ursday nights during March from 5 pm. Non golfers visitors and past players are all welcome.

On Opening Day for 2015 a mixed and a men’s canadian foursomes was played and the results were

Mixed Foursomes1st Gerald & Carolyn Davidson 61.5 nett2nd Steve & Kath Honeyfi eld 65 nett3rd Robert & Verna Bourke 66 nett

Men’s Foursomes1st Laurie Hackett & Ray Jenkins 60 nett2nd Gerald Rutten & G Kempton 66 nettGarnett Family Trophy

Th is was a mixed foursome competition played over 18 holes and results were1st Stacey Manukau & Barbara Hill nett 68.52nd Steve & Kath Honeyfi eld nett 703rd Greg & Janice Huston nett 74

Handicap Pennants 2015Th e men’s team started very well defeating last year’s champions Pungarehu 7.5 to 1.5 but

lost to 2013 champions Waverley in the second round 5.5 to 3.5.Th e ladies team oft en struggle to fi eld a team but have started the season well with two good

wins beating Inglewood and last year’s Taranaki ladies champions Pungarehu in the second round.

Upcoming EventsFriday 6th March visit from Feilding members 9.30am tee off Saturday 14th March 1st Round of handicap cupsSaturday 21st March Wayne Railton Memorial TrophySunday 22nd March Taranaki 5000 at InglewoodSaturday 28th March 2nd Patea Cup Qualifi er

Battens up FundraiserOn Th ursday night the 19th March at 8 pm the club will be hosting a battens up fundraiser

for the upcoming four way inter club at Dannevirke. Tickets are $10-00 and there will be 32 cash draws and we are selling 200 tickets. To purchase a ticket contact any committee member.

Quiz nightTh e fi nal fundraiser for the Dannevirke inter club will be a quiz night to be held at the golf

club on Th ursday night 9th April at 7pm to be hosted by Kane Hughes. Team entry fee will be $30-00 and entries will be limited to the fi rst 25 registered teams. Contact Win Finlay 273 8335 to register your team. Good prizes and supper provided.

We at Serenity Midwifery Care are a new business providing specialist care from early pregnancy until your baby is six weeks old.

Jo Lockton has been a Midwife for over twenty years, training as a nurse then Midwife in the UK, and for the last fi ft een years in the Whanganui area working both in the hospital and community.

Jo and her husband are based at Maxwell with fi ve children between the ages of 11 and 20. Working throughout South Taranaki and the Whanganui region Jo gives you the choice of where you want your baby born, Hawera / Whanganui or at home.

Jo runs a weekly clinic at Waverly and of course as a rural midwife a home visit out in the wop wops is just an average day. So please call for an appointment or just to have peace of mind Freephone 0800 Serenity (0800 7373 6489)

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Waverley RacesTh e Waverley Racing Club has its Feature Race Meeting on Sunday 22 March 2015. Th e fi rst

race starts at 12.18pm. Th e Steelform Roofi ng Group Waverley Cup will be the feature race.Th e Waverley Racing Club is very fortunate to have very loyal sponsors:

Steelform Roofi ng Group• A & C Surveys• Big Blade• BNZ• CR Grace/Taylor Preston• PowerWorx• Tony Wilson Livestock• Wanganui Insurance Brokers• Wanganui Motors• Waverley Harvesting Th e Waverley Racing Club has increased its stake money and is hoping for good fi elds for

an excellent day’s racing. Come and enjoy a day at the Races!!Marti Boy

Border RugbyTh e Border Rugby season starts on Saturday 21 March with a home game against Ratana.

Again this year the club will feature a team in the Premier competition and the Senior B competition in the Wanganui competition.

Premier Draw• 21 March vs Ratana at home• 28 March Bye• 4 April vs Ruapehu at Ohakune• 11 April vs Marton at Marton• 18 April vs Marist at home• 25 April vs Taihape at Taihape• Friday 1 May vs Kaierau at home• 9 May vs Utiku OB at home• 16 May vs Pirates at Spriggens Park• 23 May vs Ratana at Ratana• 30 May Bye• 6 June vs Ruapehu at home• 13 June vs Marton at home• 20 June vs Marist at Spriggens Park• 27 June vs Taihape at home• 4 July vs Kaierau at Kaierau CC• 11 July vs Utiku OB at Taihape• 18 July vs Pirates at home• 25 July Semis• 1 August FinalsTh e Senior B draw shadows the Premier draw where possible.Th e Club has a very successful season last year both on the fi eld and fi nancially and looking

forward to 2015. Th ank you in advance to all our loyal sponsors and cattle sponsors.WE’RE BACK BORDER!!

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HAWKEN CONTRACTING

Hawken Contracting now has available short-cut self loading silage wagons. Able to

do complete job from paddock to stack. 40mm short-cut grass length for better compaction.For further information ring Gary: 06 346 5929.

Paepae In Th e Park, Waitangi Day 2015

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Country Racing at its BEST!!Come and enjoy a day at the Races in Waverley

First Race 12.18pmFor more information phone: John 027 284 0764 or Gillian 346 6205

SUNDAY 22nd MARCH 2015

WAVERLEY RACING CLUB

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Ph Peter Larsen - 06 346 5747

Painter25 years service

Waverley Patea & Districts

Grant Sanson, your local painter, for interior & exterior work and waterblasting jobs.

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For bookings phone 06 344 5598 or 06 344 8128.

Hura Kohatu/Unveiling Paki Hopkins

In loving memory of our beautiful mum

Date: Saturday 04 April 2015Time: 11.00am

Where: Pariroa Pa, Wilson Road, Kakaramea

A powhiri will be held at 10.00am for Manuhiri prior to the Unveiling. Service and Unveiling

will be held at 11.00am at Moengaroa Urupa/Cemetery, Pariroa Pa.

� e family would like to extend a warm invitation to all whanau and friends for the Hura Kohatu/Unveiling.

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SUNG EVENSONG AT ST. GEORGE’S, PATEA

Sunday 15th March, 4pmLed by the Dean and Choir of St. Mary’s Cathedral, New Plymouth.

All welcome.

Kakaramea HotelSUNDAY ROAST $18 includes dessertBookings essential, before 1pm Sunday.

HAPPY HOUR, Wednesday 5.30 to 6.30 pm,Meat Raffl e.

HANDLE CLUB, every Th ursday 5.30 to 7pm

Ph 06 273 8161 or txt 027 407 6587

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HUNTERSWe can process all your venison, wild pork and other game. Turn your catch into steaks, sausages, salamis, ham, bacon. All professionally wrapped,

packed and frozen.

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WAVERLEY SERVICESPatea Health Centre: ph Patea 273 8088, Freephone 0508 472 832Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am-4.30pmAn answerphone outside these hours will give you the Doctor on call and emergency service directions.

Dentist D J Lance: 45 Gloag St, Waverley. Phone 346 5491Monday morning and Th ursday aft ernoon.

PlunketTh e Plunket nurse attends a Waverley clinic every 2nd Wednesday of month & Patea clinic every Friday. Also available for home visits; for appointments phone Waverley 06 346 5095 & leave a message for Plunket Nurse Alice and Plunket Kaiawhina Shellay or Patea 06 273 8329. Th e Patea Clinic is in the Health Centre.

Waverley LibraryPlusMonday to Friday 9am-12.30pm, 1pm-5pmSaturday 9.30am-noon

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36 Oturi Rd, Waverley. Phone 346 9010, Fax 346 5968

Patea & WaverleyPressTh e Patea & Waverley Press is printed by Beacon Print

EDITORS: Tony & Cath Sheard

p: 06 273 8600m: Tony 021 247 8194 m: Cath 021 247 8193e: cathsheard@xtra.co.nzTh e Patea & Waverley Press is published on the fi rst working day of each month and is the only paper sent exclusively to every household in Patea, Waverley, Waitotara & surrounding districts.

Councillors & Justices of the PeacePatea Ward CouncillorsRobert Northcott, ph 027 242 6130 Ian Wards, ph 278 4626JUSTICES OF THE PEACE (alphabetical order)Mr R J Bremer JP 1404 SH3, Waverley. 346 5046Mrs Barbara Dallison JP Herengawe Rd, Waverley. 346 5379Mrs M Dwyer JP 1 Taranaki Rd, Kakaramea. 273 8564Mr E H Gripp JP Lower Kaharoa Rd, Patea. 273 8967Mr S Kershaw JP 3 Elizabeth St, Patea. 273 8043Mrs Vera Kershaw JP 11 Leicester St, Patea 0279 734 303Mr J A Ngarewa JP 7a Hadfi eld St, Patea. 273 8659Mrs Margaret Prince JP 5a Fookes St, Waverley. 346 6008Mrs H Rei JP 4 Norfolk St, Patea. 273 8482Mr R L Symes JP Manutahi Rd, RD2, Patea. 273 4246Mr D J Towers JP 23 Egmont St, Patea. 273 8625Mr B Train JP 52 Smith St, Waverley. 346 5457Mrs S Walkinton JP Parahaki Rd, Waverley. 346 5548

Tide TableHigh water at Patea / Waverley

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Rainfall

KAKARAMEARainfall recorded by Keiran Dwyer, Spence Rd.

Rainfall for January 2015 - 10mm in 3 daysRainfall for January 2014 - 139mm 44 year average for January 80.4mmWettest January, 1989 - 217mmDriest January, 1988 - 5.5mm44 year average annual rainfall 1229.2mm (49.2 inches)

WAITOTARARainfall recorded by Marie Hawken, WaitotaraRainfall for Jan 2015 - 16mm in 3 daysRainfall for Jan 2014 - 99mm in 11 days

St Luke’s OP SHOP

behind Patea PharmacySomething for everyone

OpenTuesday 10am-12.30pm

Wednesday 10am-12.30pmFriday 10am-12.30pm

Donations of clothes and household goods

appreciated

Taranaki Rural Fire Authority

Phone 0800 652 54448

www.alright2light.co.nz Weekly Calendar It is the responsibility of the organisations below to advise

any deletions, additions or alterations to this service.TUESDAY Waverley Bowling Club, names in by 1.15pm for 1.30pm startWEDNESDAY Walking Group St Stephen’s Hall 9am SATURDAY Waverley Bowling Club 1.30pmSUNDAY Waverley Bowling Club 1.30pm

PATEA STANDBY

For medical and non-medical

appointments book transport by ringing

273 8329 9am-12 noon weekdays. Emergencies

only 273 8979, 273 8325 and 273-8665.

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WAVERLEY STANDBY

To book cars for a medical reason only

Phone 346 5021 9am-11.30am daily.

AFTER HOURS 346 5198, 346 5050

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ABBOTSFORD HEALTH CENTRE WAVERLEYCommunity owned. To enquire about our health services ph346 5021 9-11.30am. Room available.ALTON BOWLING CLUBPresident Eamon Hussey, ph 273 4276. Secretary: Richard Dwyer, ph 273 4048. ALTON & DISTRICTS YOUNG FARMERS Contact: Sonja Werder, ph 027 357 5589, Kane Hughes 021 102 8545ALTON HURLEYVILLE PLAYGROUPContact: Robyn Moir, ph 273 4424, Julie Buijtendjik, Ph 027 631 0539. Sessions: Thursday 9.30-12.00ALTON SCOUTSKeas / Cubs Monday night 6- 7pmContact: Gareth Read, ph 273 6033ALTON MENS BOWLING CLUBSecretary: Ross Symes, ph 273 4246ALTON CORONATION HALLChairman: Harvey Gibbs, ph 273 4142Secretary: Jacq Dwyer, ph 273 4494ALTON OLYMPIC WRESTLING CLUBContact: Graham Campbell, ph 273 4295Club night – Friday 7-9pmBORDER RUGBY & SPORTS CLUBPresident: Kevin Murphy, ph 346 5790Secretary: Bridget AlexanderWaverley Clubrooms, ph 346 5263CARLYLE W.IPresident: Maureen Meyer, ph 273 8405Secretary: Rose CowleyCIVIL DEFENCE OFFICERJohn Gunn, ph 278 1469 a/hoursFEDERATED FARMERSDave Hopkins, Station Rd, RD17. Ph 346 5802GIRL GUIDES & BROWNIESL Smailes, 3 Suther St. Ph 346 5408HEALTH CONSUMER SERVICEIf you have any concerns about any Health Service received, phone 0800 801 482.KAKARAMEA HALL SOCIETYChairperson: Sue England, ph 273 4406Secretary: Marie Dwyer, ph 273 8564LIFELINE TARANAKI24 hour phone counselling service, tollfree 06 758 6333MANUTAHI HALLChairperson/Hall Convenor: Sharyn Peters 06 2734243MEALS ON WHEELS – WAVERLEY & DISTRICTSPhone 346 5021OLD FOLKS ASSOCIATIONPresident: Ms Christine Windle, ph 273 6088Secretary: Ronda Davies. Meets Tuesdays 1.30pmHall bookings: Noeline Kerrisk, ph 273 8217.PARIROA PA LADIES COMMITTEESecretary: Treasurer: Huia Davis, ph 273 8675PATEA & DISTRICTS BOATING CLUB INC Contact: Harley Ogle, ph 272 8010PATEA BOARDRIDERS & SURF CLUBSecretary: L Niu, ph 273 8801PATEA BOWLING CLUB INCPh 273 8393. President: Jimmy Sanson, ph 273 8131PATEA BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUPMeets last Friday of the month.Ph Mareta Marsters 027 841 1135PATEA CREATIVE FIRBE Convenor: Helena Zyzalo, ph 273 8757Meets 2nd Wednesday of the monthPATEA FEDERATED FARMERSSecretary: Tim Honeyfield, ph 273 8411PATEA FREE KINDERGARTENPres: Rebecca Nesbit, 273 8990. Sec: Melanie Roberts, 273 4437.Treas: Gabriel Honeyfield, 273 8737.PATEA & WAVERLEY GARDENING CLUBConvenors: M Marshall 273 8792, S Gunn 273 8135M Prince 346 6008, C Rook 346 6366PATEA GOLF CLUBSecretary: Moya Dunlop, ph 027 484 9339 Club Captain: R Finlay, ph 273 8335Club Captain: Gareth HughesPATEA HISTORICAL SOCIETYPresident: Michelle Dwyer, ph 273 4494

CLUBS AND ORGANISATIONS

CLUBS AND ORGANISATIONSIf you belong to a club or organisation that should be listed, or need a change made to one of the listings, please text 021 247 8193 or email cathsheard@xtra.co.nz. We are keen to keep this important community contact information accurate and up to date for our readers.Councillors & Justices of the Peace. These listings have moved to the inside back cover.

Secretary: Jim Baker, ph 278 4344 PATEA LIONS CLUBPres: Michelle Woolett, ph 273 8830Sec: Ian Sargent, ph 273 8844 hm, 273 8338 wkMeets 1st Thursday of month, 7pm.PATEA MAORI CLUB INCSecretary: ph 273 8339. Club practices every Monday nightPATEA BRANCH CARLYLE PONY CLUBContact: Sue Cole, ph 273 8777PATEA PRIDE SPORTS CLUBPresident/Chairperson Tina Rio, 06 273 8693Treasurer Stacey Marino, staceymm31@gmail.comPATEA RUGBY LEAGUE CLUBPresident: Kevin Tutauha, Old Main Rd, PateaPATEA RUGBY & SPORTS CLUB INC.Chairman: David Collins, ph 06 273 4468Club Captain/contact: Todd Wollett, ph 06 273 8282 or 0276 712 912. Secretary: Bronwyn Murdoch, ph 06 273 8483Patea Clubrooms, ph 06 273 8747PATEA R.S.APresident: Michael Back. Vice President: Topsy Gardner.Secretary/Treasurer: Joan MacBeth, PO Box 68, Patea.PATEA SQUASH CLUB President: Noel Perrett, ph 027 785 6279Treasurer: Chloe Mackay, ph 027 949 4086Club Captain: Jenny Kerslake, ph 06 273 8465PATEA STANDBY ASSN INC Po Box 28, Patea. Ph 273 8329 9am-noonAfter hours 273 8979, 273 8325 and 273-8665 after middayPATEA SURFCASTERS CLUB INCClub Captain / Weigh Master: Nigel Austen, ph 344 8184Secretary: P Davis, 2 Oturi Rd, WaverleyPATEA TAE KWONDOTraining Mon, Wed 6-7.30pm, ex-Primary School HallContact: Bruce 273 8779PATEA TENNIS CLUBPresident: Maria Schrider, ph 273 4063Secretary: Alva HoneyfieldPATEA TURBO JAMContact: New Nation ChurchPATEA WALKING GROUPContact: D Newell, ph 273 8498PATEA WAVERLEY WAITOTARA VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE Liaison Officer:Sec/Treas: Heather Huston, ph 278 1339PATEA YOUTH TRUSTChair: Trish Rudolph 020 4007 3690. Secretary: Jan Morrison 06 273 8199. Treasurer: Huia Davis 021 822 4130.PLUNKET MOTHERS – WAVERLEYSec: Viv Rosewarne, ph 346 6444POLICE – WAVERLEYPh 346 7010REACHOUT SUPPORT GROUPS Phillips, M Clark 273 8399RNZ PLUNKET SOC. INC BALL RD SUB BRANCHPres: Kate Murdoch, ph 273 4474Sec / Treas: Irene Fowler, ph 273 4400RNZ PLUNKET SOC. INC PATEA SUB BRANCHPres: Olivia Northcott, 273 8344. Vice Pres: S Mackay, 273 8185Treasurer: R Nesbit, 273 8990, Secretary: J Gullery, 273 8669RNZ PLUNKET SOC. INC WAVERLEY WAITOTARA SUB BRANCHRURAL WOMEN NEW ZEALAND Mrs Joy Aiken, ph 346 5634South Taranaki CoastguardReachable Channel 83 VHFPresident: Gary Darnell 027 531 5565Vice President: Gareth Read 029 770 1874SOUTH TARANAKI DISTRICT MUSEUM TRUSTPresident: Rosanne Okaes, Patea. TARANAKI CARRIAGE DRIVERS (members NZ Carriage Driving Society)Fun informal club promoting sport of carriage driving. Taranaki delegate: Michelle Smith 346 6226. President: Colleen Rebay, ph 346 5815 TURI INDOOR BOWLING CLUBPres: Raymond Finlay, ph 273 8335Secretary: Jenni Newland, ph 273 8545WAIOTURI MARAE TRUSTChairman: Archie Hurunui, 278 7177

Secretary: Narlene Ioane, ph 273 8151WAVERLEY A&P ASSOCSec/treas: Ruth Lupton, ph 346 5177. PO Box 52.WAVERLEY ADULT RIDING CLUBSharon Besley, ph 06 273 8866 or 027 276 1886.WAVERLEY ATHLETICD Sanson, ph 346 5649WAVERLEY BOWLING CLUBPresident: Ian Porteous, ph 346 6030Treasurer: Pam Hurndell, ph 346 5622WAVEREY BRANCH CARLYLE PONY CLUBSecretary: Janene Pope, ph 346 6416.WAVERLEY CEMETERY BOARDPO Box 96, Waverley. Ph 346 7070WAVERLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCEPresident: Brian Rook, ph346 6366 Secretary /Treasurer: Turi Huqsar, 346 6441WAVERLEY COMMUNITY PATROL CPNZSecretary: Pauline Costello, ph 06 346 6399WAVERLEY CROQUET CLUBLyn Rupapera 346 5264, Sheryl Rapson 346 5273, Ursula Cunningham 346 5149WAVERLEY FIRE SERVICEA D Hickford, ph 346 5393. Hussey St, Wav.WAVERLEY GOLFClubhouse, Box 76, ph 346 5672Sec/treas: Jacqui Hooper, ph 346 5632Club Captain: Davendra Singh, ph 346 5385Ladies Club Captain: Jenny Stewart, ph 342 3871WAVERLEY GREYPOWERTony Grant-Fargie, ph 06 343 2070WAVERLEY GUN CLUBR Smith and T&C Symes, ph 346 5664.WAVERLEY LIONS CLUBPresident: Alan Hawken, ph 346 5921Secretary: L Zimmerman, ph 346 5384. PO Box 145, Wav.WAVERLEY MACHINE KNITTING CLUBMeets 2nd Monday of the month 1pm.WAVERLEY OLD TIME COUNTRY MUSIC ACOUSTIC GROUPCindy & Cliff Burgess, 06 346 6424.Meet 1st Sat of month, Feb-Dec, 1pm at Baptist ChurchWAVERLEY PLAYCENTREVice Pres: Paula Deadman 346 6407, Sec; Maria Ferris 346 6097. Ph 027 246 2388. Hours Wed, Fri 9-12WAVERLEY PRIMARY SCHOOLPrincipal: Carwyn CaffellChairperson: Nolan HagoortWAVERLEY RACING CLUBPresident: John Boon, ph 346 5365Secretary: Gillian Lennox, ph 346 5585WAVERLEY SPINNING & WEAVINGNell Hone, ph 346 5660WAVERLEY SWIMMING CLUBKylie Manson, ph 346 6220WAVERLEY STANDBYSecretary: Bev Alexander, ph 346 5198WAVERLEY TENNIS CLUBPresident: Shane Alexander, ph 346 5150Secretary: Sue McAreeWAVERLEY UNITED INDOOR BOWLING CLUBSecretary: Lynne Zimmerman, ph 346 5448WAVERLEY WAITOTARA RSAPresident: John Alexander, ph 346 5447Secretary: Dan Hurley, ph 346 6063WAVERLEY-WAITOTARA SHEEP DOG TRIAL CLUB President: Tony Hewton, 346 5262Secretary: Merle Woodill, ph 346 5566WAVERLEY W.IPresident: M Huff, ph 346 5570Secretary: V Hooper, ph 346 5578WAVERLEY COMMUNITY WEBSITEwww.waverleyway.co.nzWHENUAKURA PLAYGROUPContact: Alva Honeyfield, ph 273 8984Sessions: Wednesday 9.30-noon