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Issue 84 - February 2015
Hi and welcome to the 84th issue of the Pauanui Post. What a busy month it’s been! It was great to see the town fill up wit h holiday
makers and to see them out participating in all that was on offer. I hope that you have all created some wonderful memories over the
holiday period (like the 40 year old that jumped off the wharf with her 63 year old Mother! - these were first time jumpers, good effort!!).
I would like to extend a big thanks to the Pauanui Sports and Recreation Club, Tim, Amber, ’Photographer Pat’, and all the volunteers
that work so hard to put the Summer Series on each year. The events are fantastic and the growing numbers attending each yea r are a
testament to the quality of the series. The amount of work you do while everyone else is ‘on holiday’ is much appreciated.
Not much room for me this month so I’ll sign off by wishing the youngest members of our community a happy start to school and
pre-school next week. I’m sure you all have lots of great holiday stories to share! Until next month, Jodie
Average annual rates increase of only 1.9% over next ten years
We're looking at a projected 1.9% increase annually over the next decade and our external debt reducing to a
level of only $4M or less. This news was delivered to Council as it endorsed its Draft Long Term Plan (LTP)
consultation document, which will go out for public consultation in March. This coming year the average rates
will increase by 3.6% - but it still won't be what ratepayers in a lot of areas were paying back in 2010 - and will
average over the next 10 years to an annual 1.9% increase. The rates increase for this coming financial year
comes after a well-signalled move that $46.6M of unpaid debt, relating to our three eastern seaboard wastewater plants, is moved from
potential future development to existing ratepayers.
"We had no choice but transfer this debt to the current ratepayer as we do not envisage the numbers of new ratepayers arriving to pay it
off," says David Hammond, Thames-Coromandel District Council Chief Executive. "A lot of this can be attributed to recession which hit
the Coromandel in 2009 and if this situation changes in the future we will most certainly revisit it. But in the meantime it is the prudent
thing to do," he says. "Meanwhile the reduction of our external debt over the next decade to a level of only $4M or less, an d the steady
building of infrastructure reserves, puts us in a sound fiscal position so that if there are any exceptional risks or surprises, we can deal
with it," says Mayor Glenn Leach." That's just good common sense."
Councillors were informed that average property rates still remain well under 2010 rate levels in many areas of the District. Residential
properties in most parts of Coromandel will enjoy rate levels lower than 2010 for five to seven years. The picture is even better for
commercial properties whose average rates will remain under 2010 rate levels for more than fifteen years. Here's a few examples:
 Back in 2010 if you had a residential property in Thames with a land value (LV) of $140k your average rates were $2,243. In our draft
LTP you won't be paying more than that until 2017/2018 (eight years) when the average rate is $2,297.
 Back in 2010 if you had a rural property in Thames with a LV of $4.2m you paid an average $12,863 in rates. Under our draft LTP your
average rates are still less than that after 15 years (2024/2025) when it hits an average of $9,332.
 In Coromandel a residential property with a LV of $225k was paying an average rate of $2,528 back in 2010. It will only be eight years
later that it returns to a similar rate of $2,560 in 2017/2018.
 In Tairua-Pauanui in 2010 a residential property with a LV of $400k was paying an average rate of $2,730. It returns to an average rate
of $2,788 by 2017/18 (eight years).
"Our rates and debt position is really good news as it tells us the story of where we've come from," says Mayor Glenn Leach. "To only
now get back to the rate you were paying seven years ago - at the earliest - is extraordinary in local government terms. This data proves
that what this Council has implemented is really working."
HIKUAI/PAUANUI COMMUNITY BBQ - Tuesday 3rd February
Hikuai School would like to invite the whole Hikuai/Pauanui community, along with the Hikuai School
community, to an evening BBQ on Tuesday 3rd February at 5.30pm. That means anyone who has a
connection to Hikuai School, or anyone who would just like to come and see our awesome country school, has
an open invitation to come. We would encourage you to do just that. We want to see you!
We believe that it’s important that we acknowledge that even though some of our community no
longer have children here at Hikuai you are still very much important to our school and community. Our
relationships are what makes us strong so please, come and reconnect with our wonderful school, its children
and staff.
The evening will be a casual affair and will be a great chance to meet all of our fabulous teaching team, including Mr Joseph Stodart,
our new Room 4 teacher. You can bring a packed dinner/picnic if you like or the school BBQ will be running if you want to coo k your
own meal such as sausages etc. If the weather happens to be against us on that day please check the school website for a cancellation
on www.hikuai.school.nz WE VERY MUCH LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL THERE!
E-Mail your news for next month to [email protected] Or call Jodie on 07 864 7368 / 027 285 6296
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What’s happened ...
Inaugural Great Outdoors Expo a resounding success
Fantastic weather greeted visitors for the inaugural Great Outdoors Expo at
Kennedy Park last month. A crowd of just over 5,000 enjoyed browsing
amongst 80 exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations in ‘all things
outdoors’. High profile companies such as Danske Mobler, Hunting & Fishing,
Family Boats and Duncan & Ebbett were there, along with many other
stallholders promoting and selling products and services in the marine, sports,
leisure and outdoor space areas. A range of delicious food and amusement
rides were also on offer, to keep the whole family entertained.
In creating the Expo concept, organizers were keen to deliver an event that
maximised visitor numbers from within Pauanui and further afield. To support
this aim, entry to the Expo was free. Further, the Expo was advertised widely
on the peninsula via summer visitor guides, newspapers and radio to encourage
holidaymakers from outside Pauanui to visit for the day. A number of local
exhibitors promoted Pauanui as a destination for future holidays, leisure
activities, conferences, weddings and the like. Feedback from exhibitors
confirmed that many visitors had travelled to Pauanui just for the day and the
ferry from Tairua was also packed for much of the day.
Exhibitor feedback has been extremely positive with many already indicating a
desire to be part of next year’s Expo.
The Expo raised over $20,000 for Hikuai School which serves Pauanui and the
surrounding area. The proceeds are earmarked to support eLearning at the
three-class school.
In making the event such a success, the Expo team want to thank the many
local businesses and individuals that supported the event.
In addition, the team would like to publically acknowledge the following for
their generous support and assistance: Neil & Heather at Richardsons Real
Estate; John and Treive at The Glade; Gary & Treena at the Chocolate Pretzel;
and Sonya and the team at Pauanui Supervalue.
Top Right: Kelly, Rory, Emma & Heather with the Weber BBQ which was kindly donated
by Richardsons Real Estate.
Middle Right: Over 5,000 visitors soaked up the sun at the Great Outdoors Expo.
Bottom Right: Hikuai School Principal Jared Stein flipped gourmet burgers for
the hungry crowd.
Water figures show a busier Coromandel summer
Water consumption on the east coast of the Coromandel over the Christmas-New
Year period confirmed more activity than last year in some of our favourite holiday
spots.
While those in Whangamata consumed about 77-and-a-half million litres of
water over two weeks, Onemana was the outstanding increase, followed by
Hahei, Pauanui, Whangamata and Tairua.
"We want to thank those who conserved water over summer by not leaving their
hoses running and doing even little things like waiting until they had a full load
before washing clothes or dishes," says Thames-Coromandel District Council
Water Services Engineer Rodney Clark.
Water consumption from 23 December 2014 to 6 January 2015
 Whangamata 77,493,100 litres (up 12% on last summer)
 Whitianga 60,339,000 litres (down 7% on last summer)
 Pauanui 29,091,000 litres (up 13% on last summer)
 Matarangi 23,424,000 litres (down 2% on last summer)
 Tairua 22,268,000 litres (up 5% on last summer)
 Onemana 5,370,000 litres (up 25% on last summer)
 Hahei (TCDC Supply) 2,098,604 litres (up 18% on last summer)
Marine Servicing
WOF & Auto Servicing
Punctures ~ New Tyres
Behind the Fire Station
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Pauanui Bowling Club Half year report
Pauanui Bridge Club
to 31 December 2014.
At the Prizegiving for the Bridge Club for 2014 Marion Palmer
won the Henderson Trophy which is for the trophy for the
Overall points throughout the year and Cushla Peers won the
New Player Award.
The most significant performance for this period and indeed in the
entire history of our Bowls Club was John McConnell, Grant Moran
and Graham Bowers making the Final of Trusts NZ Bowls Open
Triples. Unfortunately they missed winning by the narrowest possible
margin when the opposing skip knocked their shot bowl out with his
last bowl of the match. However Runner up in a NZ Title match with a
large field of top bowlers from throughout the country, although
disappointing, is an excellent achievement.
In the singles championship at this tournament Grant Moran reached
the last 16 out of over 200 entrants, also a great performance.
Thames Valley Centre Fixtures.
Judy Hill was Runner up in the Womens 1 to 8 years Singles.
Thames Valley Centre section of NZ Bowls Interclub.
Pauanui mens team missed the Centre final by a 1point margin.
Club Championships.
1 to 8 year Singles. Women. Winner -Judy Hill Runner up Sue Davis.
Men. Winner Bruce Tapp, Runner up Warren Haycock
Mens Open Singles. Winner John McConnell, R/Up. Gerry Wright
Mens Open Pairs. Winners John McConnell & Graham Bowers R/Up
Des Paton & Warren Haycock.
Mens Open Triples. John McConnell, Grant Moran, Graham Bowers.
Winners for the monthly prizes were:
February – Joan McNeill ~ March – Bev Douglas and Daphne
Jenner ~ April – Bev Douglas ~ May – Daphne Jenner and Anne
Marshall ~ June – Alison Coulter ~ July – Barbara Pope and
Irene Shaw ~ August – Bev Douglas and Cushla Peers ~
September – Shirley Smith ~ October – Alan Brierley and Ron
Hayes ~ November – Anne Marshall ~ 1st Semester – Marion
Palmer ~ 2nd Semester – Anne Marshall ~ 3rd Semester – Alan
Brierley
The Pauanui Bridge Club will have their 2015 Opening Night on
Wednesday 4 February in the Club Annexe. Please arrive at
6.30 pm for a complimentary drink and nibbles followed
by play at 7 pm with Drawn Partners.
Visitors and new members are welcome.
Bridge Lessons: If there are sufficient numbers interested in
learning this great game lessons may be held later in the
year. Please contact
Daphne Jenner ph 864 9552 to record your interest.
Other enquiries to Secretary Marion Palmer 864 8898 / 021
702 174 or [email protected]
R/Up Des Paton, Derek Davis, Ron Jeffries.
Club Tournaments.
Our Monthly Tournaments have all been fully booked with a good
number of visiting teams. Unfortunately our December hams fixture
had to be cancelled due to rain and stormy conditions. Our Annual 2
Day Classic, the major event each year, was again a most successful
tournament with several entrants from outside the Thames Valley
area. John McConnell, Grant Moran, Graham Bowers & Gerry Wright
were the best performing Pauanui team, qualifying for the top 6
group and taking 3rd place overall.
Several club teams have visited neighbouring clubs with good results.
Des Paton, Derek Davis, Anne & Ron Jeffries made the top 6 group in
the Whangamata Bowling Club Annual 3 day tournament which
attracted 26 teams from several clubs througout central North Island
Bowls Centres.
The second half of the season is now underway and anyone
interested would be most welcome to attend our Monday 1.00pm
Club Days.
Summer Times Guide - 2014/2015
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house, learn how surfboards
get made, check out cool
summer events and more!
Printed copies are available
for $5 from the i-Site. Show
that you're a ratepayer and
you can pick up a copy free
of charge.
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Full circle at Hikuai School
When Joseph Stodart started at Hikuai School as a five year old,
little did he know he’d end up back there as a teacher one day.
Joe is the newest addition to the valued teaching team at Hikuai
School and will be leading the children in Room 4 (years 4-6). Joe,
who grew up on the Coromandel, has fond memories of his school
days, including time at Whenuakite and a rural school in
Northland. “I like the family atmosphere of a small school and
the way the community gets involved, which is why Hikuai School
appealed to me”, he said.
After leaving school Joe spent a few years working as a builder,
travelling around NZ. But the lure of offshore adventures was too
great and he followed his passion for diving, moving to Australia
and working as a Dive Instructor on the Great Barrier Reef. Joe
describes this as a defining point in his life, as his job carried a lot
of responsibility. It also gave him the opportunity to travel
further, exploring PNG and Canada.
Returning to NZ Joe worked as a volunteer in Outdoor Adventure
Camps for children. It was here that he realized he could make a
difference in children’s lives by giving them the confidence to try
new things and challenge themselves. “I really wanted to be a
positive influence in their lives”, he said “which is why I decided to
study to become a teacher”.
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Joe qualified last year and is very much looking forward to sharing
his knowledge and skills with the children in Room 4. “I’m excited
about getting back in the classroom” he said. A talented guitar
player, Joe hopes to share his love of music with the children.
He’s also keen to introduce the students to his new pet rabbit
Gwendolyn, and three new hens.
In his spare time Joe can be found pursuing his other passion of
surfing and has been enjoying the waves at both Tairua and
Pauanui Beach with his Canadian partner Angela.
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What is going on at the Club?
Presidents
Report
What an amazing Christmas period. The weather one out of the blue. Great
boating, beach, family, or whatever you like doing in Pauanui.
Open Tuesday 10am-4pm
Wednesday & Thursday 10am-3pm,
Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-4pm
For all your beauty needs including waxing,
manicures, pedicures, massage, facials
Shop 17, Pauanui Shopping Centre, Ph 07 864 7582
Please phone for an
appointment with Vanessa
(Wednesday to Saturday) or
Richard (Friday & Sunday) .
The hard work has certainly paid off with the refurbishment of the club. Just
what the doctor ordered. The alfresco area and cafe a no better place to wine
and dine. I have not heard one negative comment. This is pleasing as a lot of
locals did one heck of a great job. Due to a great atmosphere our membership is
growing fast. Our caterers have gone in boots and all. No one could of believed
how many meals they have served. I take my hat off to them. Yes you may of
waited for the odd meal, but there may of been orders before you. Just enjoy
the surroundings.
All the sub clubs will be starting soon so once again the club is used everyday by
somebody. Go on the clubs web site to see what sub clubs are available. New
members are always welcome. www.pauanuiclub.co.nz.
Our 2014/15 Summer Series program has come to a close. With record numbers
attending each event it is a very popular program for the club. Click on the web
site and go to Summer Series to see the 5000+ pics, or go to the Summer Series
face book page. Great pics and great memories. Huge thank you to Tim, Amber
and the many volunteers that make this event happen.
Drop in sometime for a view if you wish of the new refurbishment. Remember
non members need to be signed in.
See you at the club. John Courtney (President)
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PAUANUI
Emergency Services Report
Pauanui St John Ambulance staff attended 24 callouts to
29 January. These ranged from broken bones to strokes and other medical
conditions. Around two thirds of these call outs were able to be dealt with by
ambulance staff without the need for patients to be transported out of Pauanui.
Fire Brigade had 6 call outs as at 29 January.
Coastguard had 5 callouts for the month. 4 x boats broken down and 1 x jet ski
broken down.
St John is recruiting now
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Constable Paul Johnston has expressed a general frustration among officers at
the lack of helmets being worn while riding scooters and bikes. Please be
reminded, once again, that the wearing of helmets is a safety issue and is also
the law on cycles. Fines have been, and will continue to be, issued.
There were a few drivers pulled over during January who were found to be over
the legal driving limit. Remember that from 1 December 2014 the alcohol limit
for drivers aged 20 years and over lowered from 400mcg of alcohol per litre of
breath to 250mcg. The blood alcohol limit lowered from 80mg of alcohol per
100ml of blood to 50mg. For drivers under 20, the limit stays at zero.
Aside from this, there were some minor reports of property going missing but
overall Constable Johnston is happy with the way the holiday period went and
the behaviour of those that were in Pauanui over this time.
Please also be reminded to lock up your valuables and/or remove them from
sight when vacating your property.
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Cyclists Tackle New Trail Section
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Members of the Pauanui Cycle Group have ridden the new section
of the Pauanui to Tairua Trail.
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The section they tackled runs from Tangitarori Lane to the new
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Reaction from the cyclists is that the new section of trail is
“great”.
Some group members have tried the completed Duck Creek
section and enjoyed the ride.
While the track is not officially open, Trail Chairman Gary Fowler
says the finished sections can be used with care.
“Please observe the signs and keep away if workers are on the
track,” he said.
Mr. Fowler said the Trail has moved over the Tangitarori Canal
and is heading for Pa Point.
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“The bridge over the canal is almost complete and the trail is
moving through the next 600 metres to the Point.
“We need to finish the handrails on the approaches to the bridge
but the trail itself from the Tangitarori Lane approach is finished,”
he said. “This is a major section of the initial project complete.”
Mr. Fowler praised the volunteers who have worked “tirelessly”
on the project.
“Without these people we would not be in our current
satisfactory position.”
The next major section of the trail will be a specially constructed
boardwalk around Pa Point.
“This is a tricky area and we are awaiting expert advice on how to
tackle this section,” Mr. Fowler said.
“We are looking at a boardwalk that is raised above the rocks and
bolted to the cliff face.
“Money will be a major concern for this section of the trail as the
raised boardwalk will be expensive.”
Mr. Fowler said the reason for going around Pa Point is that an
area at the top of the cliff is a Maori pa site land that is thought to
contain a burial ground.
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“Local Iwi have been supportive of the trail and we do not wish to
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Oyster Catchers
Visitors to Royal Billy Point recently may have noticed the pair of
nesting Oyster Catchers. ’Mum’ was proudly sitting on two eggs
down by the boat ramp, right beside the bike stand.
The proud ‘parents to be’ were not a bit shy of the many swimmers
and boaties who passed close by their nest, which was roped off and
regularly checked by a local bird protector.
These two have since moved on but there are many other Oyster
Catchers in the area. If you do notice any nesting please be mindful
that this is also their environment and take care not to disturb them!
The hard hitting questions for Hikuai School’s newly appointed Principal
As mentioned in last months Post, prior to the end of the 2014 school year the newly appointed
Principal of Hikuai School (acting Principal at that point), Mr Jared Stein, was asked the hard hitting
questions from some of the Hikuai School Year 1 and 2 students (aged 5 & 6).
Josie- How do you feel about being the principal of Hikuai School?
Hi Josie. I am absolutely rapt. Next year will be my fourth year at Hikuai School and I am very
proud that the community decided to have me as their school principal. But just like Mrs Hunter has
expectations of you, I know that our school community have expectations of me so I need to make
sure I work very hard just like each student at Hikuai School does so that I can reach my pinnacle as
the principal.
Do you know how to run Hikuai School?
I have been on a special course this year which teaches you how to be a principal and how to run a school. I really enjoyed it and we had
good teachers helping us too so I’m really well prepared. The good thing is Josie, I have awesome teachers to help me here at Hikuai and
good students who are respectful, so it makes my job just so much easier.
What will you change?
Well as you know I’ve changed the way we eat together because I think it is really important we talk to one another - after all we are part
of the Hikuai School family. Next year we will be doing fitness together as a school in the mornings so we are wide awake and ready to
start our learning with fresh air in our lungs and the blood pumping into our brains. That’s just 2 small changes but I have some others
that I just want to keep secret at the moment so I can surprise you next year!
Brayden – What would you do if you were Principal right now?
Hi Brayden. Well right now Brayden you can probably see that I am really trying to get to know all our children a little bit better. I meet
the bus each morning and talk to each person as they get off the bus. I also make sure I come down and talk to you all when you are
eating. I get out and play some games too. I’ve been playing basketball with Noah from room 3 over the last couple of weeks which has
been great fun. I really want to lead by example Brayden and show everyone how important it is that we respect, trust and look after one
another and the things we own.
Riley – What will you do if someone comes to you and says someone is being naughty?
Good question Riley. Well it’s really important to find out exactly what happened. Sometimes people can misunderstand someone else
and think they are being naughty when actually they aren’t so that’s why I try and find out exactly what is going on. But if someone was
making some poor decisions and it was affecting other people, our school property or the school’s reputation, they would have to come
and see me and we would have to find out the cause of their actions and how they were going to fix the situation.
Do you laugh when someone tells you a funny joke?
Most definitely! I love funny jokes! If you know one you’ll have to tell me okay. Sometimes having a laugh or laughing at a good joke can
turn an ordinary day into a very happy day.
Jay – What would you buy for Hikuai School?
Hi Jay. If I had all the money I wanted I would buy a new trampoline, I would put in a BMX track down the back of school field, I would put
a big covered sandpit in by room 3, I would get every student a new laptop so each student had one, I would make the pool deeper, I
would put in a confidence course down the side of the field…so many things I could wish for Jay and that’s just the start!
Noah – Do you know any funny jokes?
Hi Noah. Well I like dinosaurs and so does Ethan and he told me this joke earlier in the year and I absolutely loved it. What do you call a
dinosaur with no eyes? A Doyouthinkysaurus!
Chloe - Is it hard being the new Principal of Hikuai School?
Hi Chloe. Another good question. Well Chloe, it’s not hard but it is challenging. I like to use our learning journey picture to help me
because being new to anything can be challenging. When I started being principal I set myself goals (which are the stepping stones in
the picture). It’s just like when say you were first learning your doubles in maths, you might not have found it easy for a start but you
definitely knew that you could do it. Being principal is a bit like that, I’m learning new things but I know the more I do th ose things the
better at them I will get until I reach my pinnacle.
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Pauanui Summer Series ...
The Pauanui Sports & Recreation Clubs Summer Series program has finished for 2014/15 on a high note. With record numbers attending
each event it’s great to see so many enjoying the activities put on. From the mud run, triathlons, king of the mountains, ice cream eating,
chocolate wrestling to name a few. Check out the 5000 + photos on the Summer Series Face book page or go to www.pauanuiclub.co.nz
and click on summer series and all the pics will come up for you to enjoy. A huge thank you to Tim and Amber and all the volu nteers.
Holiday for you all now! Pat
Given the volume of photos of people having fun, and the long lists of results of people doing well, here is a very condensed summary of
the fun that was had during the Summer Series. Mostly pictures as ‘a picture paints a thousand words’! To see more photos a nd for full
results visit the website/facebook page as above or www.pauanuisummerseries.co.nz.
ABC Business Sales Pauanui Triathlon
KAT Race
The KAT Race was a great success with 15 Kid Adult
Teams completing 6 challenges dotted about
Pauanui. They included a huge water slide, blind
folded activities, 3 legged runs and more.
The chatter at the end of the race reflected the
smiles everyone had, as they completed the
challenge. A must for Kids and Adults for next year.
Anniversary Fishing Tournament
Some great fish were bought to weigh in for the
Pauanui Fishing & Boating Clubs Anniversary
tournament. Congratulations to Peter Millen
making it to the 20lb Club.
Leonard Builders Kids Art Competition
Build a bach out of sticks.
Chocolate Mud Wrestling
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Market Day
Ice Cream Eating Competition
This again proved popular with a wide range of
stalls, food and entertainment for the kids
Sandsculpture Competition
Aquatechnics Waterways Swim
The inaugural waterways swim was a hit with
over 60 swimmers taking to the water!
Danske Mobler Pirate Raft Race
Waterways Kids Duathlon
The aim: build a boat and race it!
Ladies Mad Hatter Fishing Comp
Bachcare King of the Mountain
The King of the Mountain had a new record this
year of 43.20 by Flavio Vianna. This took roughly
4 minutes of the previous best.
What an achievement
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What’s happening ...
Pauanui Tairua Art Group
We start our regular weekly meetings on Wednesday 4th
February, 9.30am – 12 noon at the Pauanui Club Annex.
We would love to have some newcomers:
1. Keen artists
2. People who used to dabble and are considering having
another go
3. People who have never held a brush or pencil before – lots
of us started like this – there is plenty of help and advice
available within our friendly group.
Tairua Pauanui Genealogy Group
Meeting: Tuesday, 10am 3 February 2015, Pauanui Club Annexe
Door charge $2.00 - Tea and Coffee provided
We welcome visitors to join us.
Programme: Bring the "oldest" item you have in your family, not
necessarily of any monetary value, but is of
significant or sentimental value to your family to
share with us.
Family research "HELP"; getting started, knowledge
sharing or assistance.
For further information contact Irene Blythe Ph.864 8570,
Christine Brierley, Ph 864 8832 or Verna Parker Ph 864 8446
(email [email protected])
Pauanui Community Library
Do you want to be wanted?
Do you love books and have a couple of hours a week to spare?
The Library committee would like to hear from you. We have
several committee members taking overseas breaks during the
year and need to have coverage for their time away, and on a
permanent basis.
It’s an exciting time to get involved with the imminent move into
the new building which is finally taking shape.
Summer was busy in the Library, but our student Tyla coped well
for the second year running. The Book Sales, under the command
of Lesley Whitmore, raised an amazing amount of money, $3 and
$4 at a time, which will help towards, not only new books, but
several little ‘extras’ the committee have on their ‘wish list’ for
the new building.
So – if you are interested - no library experience necessary only
enthusiasm and computer capability – contact Marian Gunson
(chair) 8647711 or Joan Parker (Past Chair) 8648103.
Zumba®, Zumba® Gold & Zumba® Toning
Zumba® class schedule:
Zumba® - 9.30am Mondays & 6.00pm Wednesdays
Zumba® Gold - 9.30am Wednesdays
Zumba® Toning - 6.00pm Fridays
Pauanui Rec Centre. Zumba® and Zumba® Gold $5 for a one
hour class - Zumba® Toning $10. Call Katy on 8647495 for more
info or just turn up on the day.
SeniorNet - Learning
Technology Together
Welcome to 2015! Make
yours a new adventure!
SeniorNet is a community training network that supports and
motivates people aged 50+ to enjoy and use technology in their
everyday lives.
We have recently been running special training courses
requested by members, which are proving fun and enjoyable.
Further request sheets will be available at the meeting.
Next Meeting – Tuesday 10th February, 2015, 2.00 pm-4.00 pm
in the Pauanui Club Sub-Club Area (right end, past the bar).
Note: Meetings are on the 2nd Tuesday of every month.
This month we are pleased to advise the following Agenda:
Presentations on: Cellphones, IPad and Android tablets,
Microsoft, Recent experiences, Items for Sale/Swap, Hint of the
Month, Social Media and general questions and answers.
Afternoon Tea
Topics Arising during Afternoon Tea which we will answer
We are looking forward to seeing you. Come along and bring a
friend if you wish.
Contacts:
John Loader –
864 7722
Jenny Edmondson - 864 9494
Amenity Building Progress Report ...
The Pauanui Amenity Building (which will house the Community
Library, i-Site and community meeting room) is making steady
progress and is looking set to open at the end of March.
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Pauanui Pre School Update
Welcome back to term one of 2015! We trust everyone has had a
wonderful summer and enjoyed lots of the activities available over
the holiday period. The team have been busy getting Pre School
ready for the New Year and are looking forward to seeing all our
families back after the break. We are also welcoming some new
families into our Pre School whanau which is always exciting.
Pauanui Pre School offers care and education services for children
from 0-6 years. If you have young children and are new to the
area, please come in and see how we can best meet your needs.
Pre School offers a wonderful avenue to meet new friends and
families in the wider Pauanui Hikuai area. We truly believe it takes
a community to raise a child and Pre School is the heart of the
community.
Our opening hours are 8.45-3pm Monday through to Thursday
(open to all ages), 8.45-1pm Friday (over 2years only). Pop into the
centre or give us a call on 864-7754 or 027 773 4246.
We open for the 2015 year on Tuesday 3rd of February, see you
then.
Qualified ECE or Primary school teachers
Pauanui Pre School are looking for expressions of interest from
qualified ECE or Primary school teachers interested in casual relief
work. Please email Sarah at [email protected] or pop
in and see us at 36 Sheppard Ave, Pauanui.
UPCOMING TOURNAMENT
4th April - Easter Tournament
Enter at Pauanui Marine (behind the shopping centre)
Everyone welcome to weigh‐in. Prize giving at the
Pauanui Sports and Recreation Club, 4:30 pm.
Any enquires contact club sec ☎ 021966153 /
078649277 / [email protected]
Tairua Pipemasters
13-15 February, Tairua
Top wakeboarders from around the world will descend on Tairua
for two days of full-on amazing sport action, sliding big rails,
kickers and other obstacles.
Tairua Wet n Wild
21-22 February, Tairua
Saturday: Jetski freestyle surf action @ Tairua Ocean Beach.
Watch the action 11-2pm. Jetski fishing competition 7am-2pm.
Sunday: Public Slalom Racing, 11am-3pm. $1,000 cash, winner
takes all! Family Fun Day. www.tairuawetandwild.com
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Welcome to earth … ship
WATERFRONT ~ AT THE BASE OF PAKU
The Old Mill Café
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
from 9am - late
Closed Monday evening, and Tuesday
NEW MENU
COMING SOON
Café • Deli-Boutique • Shop
Ph 07 864 9390 ~ 1 The Esplanade, Tairua
Imagine a home that heats itself, provides its own water, grows its
own food, needs no expensive technology, recycles its own waste,
and has its own power source. And now imagine that it can be
built anywhere, by anyone, out of the things society throws away!
It’s known as an Earthship and one is currently under
development by Gus Anning and Sarah Rowe in the Puketui
Valley, Hikuai.
Earthship Te Timatanga launched its project with an official
welcome in Hikuai early in January, ahead of the build.
Earthship owners and builders Gus and Sarah welcomed local
volunteers, overseas workers and Tairua-Pauanui Community
Board Chair Bob Renton, who made a presentation on behalf of
Thames-Coromandel District Council.
Gus and Sarah live in Tairua where Gus is a skipper for Whitianga
Water Transport and the earthship project is featured in the ‘Our
Coromandel’ Summer Magazine's 2015 issue.
An earthship is a passive solar house buried into the ground that
incorporates the use of natural and recycled materials. Te
Timatanga construction materials include rammed-earth car tyres,
bottles and locally sourced mussel shells.
"We will be recycling approximately 2,000, which equates to 500
cars," Gus says, speaking about the tyres. "We have sourced these
from Kiwi Tyre Recycling in Thames. Smart Environmental is also a
big contributor to our project."
Gus speaks highly of the members of Council's building team who
have encouraged the project. "They've had nothing but a
commonsense approach to all our alternative solutions."
To follow Gus and Sarahs progress visit www.facebook.com/
earthshiptetimatanga or http://earthship.co.nz/building-in-nz/
coromandel-earthship/
TAIRUA
Dr. Lynda Evans
B.Sc. B.V.Sc
CLINIC
Open Monday and Thursday 12 to 4
1 Wharf Street (next to bakery), Phone 07 864 9009
Gus, Sarah and their children (from oldest to youngest) Bryony, Toby and
Whio
Branch of Whangamata Vet Hospital
702 Port Road (next to cinema), Phone 07 865 8109
24 Hours
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New Zealand WW1 Memorial Forests
Project launched
A World War 1 Memorial Forest will be created on the
Coromandel to commemorate all New Zealand soldiers who
died in the Great War.
The project, which will commence on ANZAC Day 2015, will
see a total of 18,166 trees planted at a series of different
sites around the Coromandel. The trees are designed to
become memorial forests which will enhance environmental
values, and also act as a place for people to walk and remember New Zealand history.
Each forest will commemorate a different battle or campaign during the war, and it is proposed that initially five forests wi ll be planted one in each community board area. As more sites become available, additional forests will be added to reach the 18,166 number of trees.
Mayor Glenn Leach says that he is excited about the project, which will provide a living, growing memorial for the sacrifice of the fallen
soldiers in World War 1.
"We believe this is a special project which will create a series of memorial forests of national significance that is relevant to all
New Zealanders, not just locals," he says. "We are looking to commemorate the major battles such as Gallipoli, the Somme and
Passchendaele, as well as smaller conflicts like Le Quesnoy or the Palestine campaign as we build towards the 18,000 tree total over the
next three years.
"Our intention is to commence the planting project on 25th April 2015, and then to involve the community groups and schools i n the
planting and care for the forests. One of the goals of planting these sites is to provide a series of forests which provide environmental
education for schoolchildren, a focal point for community involvement, and places of environmental sustainability for future generations.
"In addition to planting and tending the trees, I would like to see schoolchildren involved in things like graphic design for the WW1
interpretative history signboards, or linking to the curriculum studies that teach about each of the battles. We need the nex t generation
to understand the past, so that we learn about our heritage."
Working Party Established
At a recent meeting of community groups, the Waikato Regional Council, the Department of Conservation, Forest and Bird and school
representatives, the proposal for the forests was enthusiastically supported. A working party comprising representatives from each of
the five community board areas has been set up to help progress the project.
To date, the Thames War Memorial, "The Paddock" above Cathedral Cove, and the new Whitianga cemetery have been identified as ideal
sites for battles such as Messines, Gallipoli and Passchendaele. Other smaller battles such as Le Quesnoy and the Palestine camp aign are
likely to be commemorated at the Durrants Drive Reserve in Whangamata, and the Tangitarori Walkway in Pauanui. A site in Coro mandel
township has yet to be identified.
"We're looking for an initial planting of two signature trees at each site on Anzac Day, and then holding an initial planting day about a
month later for the schoolchildren and community groups for the first 100 trees," Mayor Leach says.
"The objective will be to finish all the plantings - and complete the Memorial Forest at a ceremony on November 11 2018 - the 100th
anniversary of the end of WW1."
Mayor Leach says there will also be an opportunity for people throughout New Zealand to participate in the Memorial Forest to
acknowledge their families who took part in the war.
"We are proposing to GPS the trees, and there will be an opportunity for people to purchase a tree in the name of their famil y member,"
he says.
New Zealand WW1 Memorial Forest working party members are:
Thames - Mark Binning (RSA), Craig Cassidy (Community Board)
Whitianga - Tony Fox (Councillor), Paul Kelly (Community Board chair), and John Wright (Mercury Bay Area School).
Coromandel - Keith Stephenson (Community Board), Alison Henry (Kauri 2000), Asha Peppiatt (Coromandel Area School)
Tairua-Pauanui - Gary Fowler (Hikuai District Trust), Kim Coppersmith (Community Board), Bob Renton (Community Board chair)
Whangamata: Jack Wells (Councillor), School representative, and community representatives (Lions and RSA) - TBC
Where are the sites?
Final decisions on the site of each battle are yet to be made, but at this stage it is proposed that Gallipoli (2779 trees) will be honoured on
Department of Conservation land above Cathedral Cove, that the Battle of Passchendaele will be remembered at the new Whitianga
Cemetery, with the Thames War Memorial honouring the Battle of Messines Ridge (1300 trees), as well as a separate site on the entrance
to Thames to specifically remember the war dead from the town. Other sites will be the Tangitarori Lane walkway from Pauanui -Hikuai
which will honour the Palestine campaign, and the Battle of Le Quesnoy at Whangamata. Other sites are still under investigati on for the
remaining battles to be commemorated.
How to purchase trees
Each tree will be numbered and plotted on GPS and members of the public will be able to purchase a tree to honour a fallen soldier for
$100. If you are interested in purchasing a tree from Anzac day 2015 onwards, then you can register your name and email address at
www.tcdc.govt.nz/purchaseatree.
For further information, contact the project coordinator on 07-868-0200 or email [email protected].
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Brain Power
Sudoku: Each row, column and 3x3 cell must contain the numbers 1 to 9 without any
duplicates in order to solve the puzzle.
Easy
Hard
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Community Notices ...
Barbara Ann’s Information
Hi everyone. Well hasn’t the weather been grand. I hope your
holidays went well for you all, and you are back into the swing of
things. I have a new brand of Natural hair products in stock called
CHI which I can also order in for you. Have a look on the internet if
you’re interested and let me know what you would like. I believe it
will be perfect for those with more sensitive and fine hair as there are
no chemicals; keeping in mind my other products are of high quality
as well. CHI simply gives us another choice. Avon has so many
marvellous products please come round and try some. There are
always current books on my front deck table so please feel free to
help yourself to one
Also available at Barbara Ann’s
Massage: Book a massage to treat a niggling neck or back pain, it could work
wonders. I also offer wonderful relaxing massage. There is nothing better.
Ear Candling: Itchy ears, excessive wax, candling works
Hairdressing: Treat yourself, new style, body wave, even a perm
Rawleighs products I have a small amount of stock on hand. If I need
to order in, it only takes a couple of days.
Bioptron healing light: Perfect for wound healing, pain relief, burns, soft
tissue injuries and so much more.
Please call in to 40 Holland Close or phone 8647603 Mob:0272752988 email
[email protected] for any questions or to make an appointment .
Thanks from Nolene
I wish to thank all the friends who sent me flowers cards and get
well wishes. Also those who gave me their time for a visit. It's the
most wonderful feeling not to be forgotten. Many thanks.
Nolene Osborne.
Thanks from the Bowdens
I would like to thank family and friends who helped Graeme and I
move on the 17th January. The help provided of man/woman
power, vehicles, food etc was just amazing. It made us realize
what a wonderful community we live in. Regards, Chris & Graeme
Two true gentlemen
Thank you to the two gentlemen on Pauanui Boulevard (I didn’t
get your names sorry!) who assisted me in changing my flat tyre.
Your help was very much appreciated! Petra
February Rubbish / Recycling Dates
Monday
Hopper Developments Ltd
‘Storage sheds for rent’
Tangitarori Lane, Pauanui.
Phone or call into our
Pauanui Waterways Sales Office
2 & 16 February - Blue Bags only
Monday 09 & 23 February - Blue Bags, Glass bins and
Recycling
Transfer Station Summer Hours to Sunday 1 March
Open later on Sundays or the last day of a long weekend
07 864 7153 ~ 0274 973095
Monday to Friday 12:30pm to 5:30pm
Saturday 10:30am to 5:30pm
Dog Restrictions
Please note that dogs are banned from the following beaches at all times up until 1 March
Fresh Fruit & Vege

North of the surf club (Lot 1 DPS 29999) to wharf including Royal Billy Point
Dogs are banned on the following beaches between 9am and 7pm until February 8 and between
9am to 4pm on holiday weekends.
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
Ocean Beach from Holland Stream to Royal Billy Point and associated reserves.
Tairua Harbour Estuary from Royal Billy Point to Pleasant Point Boat Ramp and associated reserves.
Outside these times, dogs may be exercised off lead, but still under control.
Dogs may be exercised at all times off lead but under control at:

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Tairua Harbour Estuary from Pleasant Point Boat Ramp to the fence at Ajax Head Playground.
The reserve area in between Holland Stream to Pauanui Beach Road from the public toilets to the
Mt Avenue intersection including the flat land below Broken Hills Lane.
Every Wednesday and
Saturday through
February
News from Thames-Coromandel District Council
F E B R U A R Y, 2 0 1 5
Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Surf Life Saving New Zealand is the national association representing 74 Surf Life
Saving Clubs in New Zealand. Since 1910, extraordinary New Zealanders have been
volunteering their weekends to patrol New Zealand beaches.
his season around 4,000 volunteer lifeguards
will spend over 200,000 hours keeping a
watchful eye on over 80 beaches throughout the
country, helping to make them a safer place for
Kiwis and their families to enjoy their summer.
When swimming at the beach, Surf Life Saving
New Zealand encourages beach goers to adhere
to a few simple rules.
• Find a beach that is patrolled – be prepared
(www.findabeach.co.nz)
• Listen to the advice of lifeguards
• Always keep an eye on children in the water
• Get a friend to swim with you – never swim or
surf alone
Whangamata
Matthew
Kerr, Tairua
Lifeguard
and recently
awarded
Lifeguard
of the Year
for the
Coromandel.
Monday to Friday 10:00am to 5:30pm
Saturday 10:30am to 5:30pm
Sunday 10:30am to 7:30pm
Pauanui
Monday to Friday 12:30pm to 5:30pm
Saturday 10:30am to 5:30pm
Sunday 10:30am to 7:30pm
Tairua
Monday to Friday 12:30pm to 5:30pm
Saturday 10:30am to 5:30pm
Sunday 10:30am to 7:30pm
breaking to the side. Ripple, discoloured or
foamy water with debris can also mean there
is a rip present.
Whitianga
Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday 10:30am to 7:30pm
• Stay between the flags
• Watch out for that rip … rips are calm patches
of water that can sometimes have waves
Proposed District
Plan Hearings –
An Update
The Proposed District Plan Hearings started
in September 2014, with five blocks of
hearings completed before Christmas.
The following dates and topics are scheduled
for 2015:
FEBRUARY
10-12
Biodiversity, Subdivision and Earthworks
24-26
Structure Plans, Site Development Plans, Tangata Whenua, Historic
Heritage Schedule
MARCH
10-12
Definitions, Visitor Accommodation,
Minor Units
24-26
Rezoning, Utilities, Appendix 5 – Colour Chart, Designations
APRIL
14-16
Landscape and Natural Character,
Coastal Environment
21-22
Landscape and Natural Character,
Coastal Environment continuation *
* Dates in italics are reserve days and are dependent
on demand.
There may be additional dates added into
the Hearings Schedule depending on the
demand for submitter speaking time at the
Hearings.
Find out more at www.tcdc.govt.nz/dpr
MONDAY 22 DECEMBER 2014 –
SUNDAY 1 MARCH 2015
Open later on Sundays or the last day
of a long weekend*
Matarangi
Monday to Friday 12:30pm to 5:30pm
Saturday 10:00am to 5:30pm
Sunday 10:30am to 7:30pm
Find a Beach website
Coromandel
Developed with support from SLSNZ’s Principal
Partner State Insurance, Find a Beach is a live,
interactive website that features up-to-theminute information including weather, swells,
hazards and even a rating system for activities
such as swimming, fishing, or if a beach is family
friendly.
For those who don’t like to get caught short, the
website has information about what facilities are
available – like toilets and changing rooms. The
site also includes an interactive element where
people can add comments and upload photos
onto the site.
The ‘My Beaches’ section of the website allows
users to login and create a collection of their
favourite beaches so they can quickly check the
weather and water conditions from anywhere.
For more information about Find a Beach visit
www.findabeach.co.nz.
Make a donation and help keep
lifeguards on patrol. Donate online at
www.surflifesaving.org.nz
Follow us on Twitter!
twitter.com/ourcoromandel
www.facebook.com/
ThamesCoromandelDistrictCouncil
Monday to Friday 12:30pm to 5:30pm
Saturday 10:30am to 5:30pm
Sunday 10:30am to 7:30pm
Thames
Monday to Friday 10:30am to 5:30pm
Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday 11:30am to 5:00pm
*No change for Thames
FIRE BAN
We have a Total Fire Ban in the Thames
Valley area including the Coromandel
Peninsula. The Fire Ban is in place until
8 February and means no permits will be
issued during this time. The total fire ban
period could be extended depending on
the weather.
www.tcdc.govt.nz/fire
www.coromandel.govt.nz
[email protected]
Private Bag, 515 Mackay St, Thames
Phone: 07 868 0200
TCDC/0564
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Summer Refuse Transfer
Station Hours