HIKURANGI
BULLETIN
APRIL 2015
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Tues & Thurs
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Closed All Day Wednesday.
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Bulletin Deadline
15th of each month
Email: [email protected]
“A ROSE IS NOT A ROSE UNLESS YOU HAVE
A FRIEND TO GIVE IT TO”
Happy Mother's Day on May 10th
Website: Visit www.hikurangi.co.nz
HEALTHY HIKURANGI
Thanks Hikurangi! What a great turn out for the Fun-RunWalk held in conjunction with Neighbours Day on the 29th of
March. There were plenty of activities down at Waro Lake
and we finished with the fun-run-walk. We would like to
thank the following groups/organisations without whose help
the day would not have happened:
Hikurangi Mountain Lions for their volunteer time and generous prize donation, Hikurangi Masonic Lodge for their
sausage sizzle no doubt we would have gone hungry otherwise, Hikurangi & Whangarei Maori Wardens for their
volunteer support maintaining road safety for the participants,
Kia Tupato for handling the road safety plan and everything
related, Rouse Motorcycles for the use of 2 vehicles which
enabled us to do trips round the lake and also ferry participants to the start line, Friendship House for their volunteer
labour.
We would also like to thank our sponsors for giving so
generously A1 Signs : Hikurangi Educare : Ringrose Stockfeeds :
Northland Vet Group : Miner’s Rest Café : Farmlands :
Charlotte Dawn : McDonalds Kamo
Our thanks also to Kristi Henare for her supporting role in our
Neighbours Day activities.
If you would like to know more about your neighbours visit:
www.neighbourly.co.nz
If you would like to see the fun-run-walk photos visit:
Bruce Vendt
Rural Delivery
Daily Service
To the City
www.facebook.com/HealthyHikurangi
Healthy Hikurangi Meetings are held on the
2nd Wednesday of each month @ 6.30pm
in the old WDC Service Centre
and anyone is welcome to come along.
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Hikurangi Volunteer Fire Brigade
Hi Hikurangi
We have now moved and the demolition of the old station is
beginning. We will be giving you updates here in the bulletin
when we hear things - the goal is for monthly updates.
Now we will be working out of the pallet factory, we will have
no siren as you may have noticed, we will be relying on pager
and text messages. We will still be operating as normal when
we do get calls, someone will be on the road at the southern
end of Guyco to stop traffic.
Hint: When you have come around those southern corners
before at Guyco and you see a row of cars from approximately
the field entrance there’s a good chance its us. Please slow
down and be ready to stop as we leap from our cars and run
across the road. People on the road should keep clear easy
paths for the trucks. Be aware the trucks need both sides of
the road to get out of Guyco heading south.
The brigade would like to thank those in the community who
have helped with storage of things while we are out of the
station - the museum, hall and dairy to name a few. Also big
thanks to the Lions Club for their help at our farewell dinner
to the old station. It was a good night had by all.
As you would have noticed the fire ban is off and people are
burning their rubbish. Please be safe with your burn off, watch
it, have plenty of water readily available, monitor wind, have a
clear area around it. Any info on having a safe burn off can be
found at havingafire.org.nz , fire.org.nz or contact the fire station.
The Ambulance Service is as busy as we are, which is why
you may see us first instead of the ambulance you first called
for. Take care on the road, drive to the conditions, be considerate of your fellow drivers and when tired please rest. Better
to take a half hour break than to use us to come call on you in
our big red truck.
With the brigades 100th Anniversary of service to the Hikurangi Community coming up we want to hold an event to mark
this occasion. We are currently in the planning stage and are
looking for fundraising ideas. As we work on a few ideas keep
an eye out for events you might be keen on.
The Mitre 10 BBQ was a hit on the 21st of March and this
weekend the 18th of April we are doing it all again, aiming for
bigger and better.
In May the fire brigade has been picked for the Z “good in the
hood” token drop in Kamo and we are up against some tough
competition. Please help us out with this. Fill up at Z Kamo,
vote for us, tell your mates, your family, post it on facebook it
will all help. Posters will go up around town as soon as the
dates are confirmed.
March has been quiet so far. For the last month we had 9 calls:
19/3 Fire in Paddock Substation Lane, 20/3 Car Fire Whakapara, 20/3 Grass Fire Oakura, 27/3 Transformer Sparking
Hukerenui, 28/3 Tanker To Shed Fire Whangarei Heads, 30/3
Whakapara Marae (Last Call for the old station), 30/3 Van to
Motorcycle crash Apotu Road, 4/4 Fire In Area Whakapara,
6/4 Fire In Area Whakapara, 15/4 Truck on Side Hikurangi
Bypass.
That’s all that there is for this month.
OS Bain
Hikurangi Country Market
& Car Boot Sale
Saturday 9th MAY - 7am
FARM COTTAGE TO RENT
* “Starting a New Job and need a
Farm Cottage to rent.
Hikurangi, Marua and Otonga areas.”
Please phone Peter on 021-0277-4909
Hikurangi Historical Museum
We would like to thank all the people who
attended our Open Day on March 28th.
It was a beautiful day and a good day was
had by all. We would also like to thank
Tracey and the Hikurangi Primary School
Kapa Haka Group.
Thanks must also go to the volunteers who
attended this as well because without their
hard work these events could not happen.
Paulee Crowther
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Ph/Fax: 09 4338498 A/H: 09 4354301
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SUSY BRETHERTON - WDC COUNCILLOR
Hi All. Very soon we will be putting the Draft Long Term
Plan out for submissions. Please go onto the WDC website there are some interesting and perhaps concerning items in
there. Make your submissions. It is the best way to get anything heard and helps us as your Council representatives, to
make your case that much easier.
NEXTCOFFEE DATE - MAY 23RD AT 10.00AM.
As always you can phone or email me anytime on
021 414465 or [email protected].
Susy Bretherton
WDC Councillor Hikurangi/Coastal
Hikurangi Community Library
If you have any stories you would like to share
with the rest of the community about social
activities-interesting or humorous people or
events please email Friendship House or drop it
into us by the 15th of each month.
Thanks.
Library Hours: Mon - Fri 10am - 4pm.
Photocopying AVAILABLE.
INTERNET AVAILABLE
Phone 4338773
HIKURANGI MARKET DAY
MAY 9TH
PLEASE SUPPORT THIS
EITHER WITH A STALL/CAR BOOT SALE
OR CALL IN AND SEE WHAT IS ON SALE.
IF INTERESTED CALL IN AND SEE TOD AT
LOVELY BUBBLY.
GEE VEE ELECTRICAL WHANGAREI LTD
Industrial-Commercial-Farm Domestic
Grant Voullaire
69 Lauries Dr
R D 1, Kamo
Mobile: 021 498 248
Phone: 435 4054
Fax:
435 4054
Email: [email protected]
J.C. GODFREY
PLUMBER
drainlayer
and digger work
DAVID CARSE BUILDER LTD
Alterations, Extensions, Decks etc
All sorts of work done to a
High Standard
of workmanship by a
Certified Licensed Tradesman.
Phone David 433 7493
ABACUS
FOR UPHOLSTERY
& CANVAS WORK
39 HEREKINO ST.
WHANGAREI
ph 4338 858 or
027 4976632
Qualified Drainlayer on Staff
GREG AND
SHERYL
MEARA
HIKURANGI BOWLING CLUB
Congratulations to Betty Mitchell and Manu Timoti who
won the singles and pairs at the recent Regional Championships and are now representing Northland & Hikurangi in the NZ Finals in Tauranga.
Well done to Savanna Lauder who qualified in the NZ
Under 21 singles and reached the quarter finals before
being beaten in a very close match.
Well done to you Savanna.
Next month will see the Annual General Meeting of the
club being held. Nominations are now being called for
positions within the Club and all members are eligible to
put their names forward. Nomination forms are available
at the club rooms. At this meeting we will also be adopting a new Club Constitution updating one that was made
when both Men and Women amalgamated in 1989.
I would like to officially thank the club sponsors that we
have on board. These include Melva at the Hikurangi
Hotel, Guyco Contractors, North End Contracting, Steve
Taylor Tyres, Independent Breweries, Hikurangi Four
Square. Without your support of the Club in many ways,
we would struggle to survive.
Winter bowls will start at the beginning of June and we
hold tournaments every Thursday and every second
Sunday.
We are currently awaiting an update of the artificial turf
at the Club and appreciate the support that we have received from ASB Community Trust in financing this.
Don’t forget that the club is open on Friday from 4pm for
a club night and social activities as well as every tournament day.
Gwen Lawson
The opinions expressed in this Bulletin are the
writers, and are not necessarily
shared by the Bulletin.
The Hikurangi Senior Citizens Club
Our Club days will now be held on the 2nd
Wednesday of each month, next one will be May
13th at 1.00pm in the Hikurangi Christian Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome to come and
join us, you are most welcome to come and
bring some ideas as well.
We have a shared afternoon tea, see you there.
Ph Linda 4338062 our Club President.
FreeFree-View
Frank
Free toto-Air specialist
021 804 982
HIKURANGI RED CROSS
THANK YOU
Everyone for the drop offs and
shopping with us.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Phone 4338 702
The Editors.
Hikurangi Friendship House
We do photocopying, faxing, laminating, make a
cup of tea if wanted. Look after the Hikurangi Hall
for the Whangarei District Council. We are also
the Residents and Ratepayers Association for the
council too. We put the Monthly Hikurangi
Bulletin Newsletter together.
The Hikurangi Community Library is also under
the umbrella of our Trust. We are a general
information centre, if we can help we will.
So call in and have a chat with us at anytime,
you are most welcome.
Linda and Lynn are very friendly to talk too..
MINER’S REST CAFÉ & PIZZERIA
47a King Street, Hikurangi
Fresh Home Cooking - Mussel Fritters
Pizza and other Yummy Treats
Come meet us all and have a great coffee,
Yummy Food, and also check out our
Antique Shop next door.
Open 7 Days: Mon - Wed 7.00am to 4.00pm
Thurs & Fri 7.00am to 9.00pm
Sat 9am to 9.00pm, Sun 9am to 4.00pm
Pizza’s Thur, Fri & Sat 12noon last order 8.30pm
For Group Bookings or PrePre-orders Ph 4338 344
DRY FIREWOOD
FOR SALE
$100 PER METRE DELIVERED
PHONE 433 7114
OR
433 8192
Hikurangi Golf Club
Another very successful Twilight Series ended on Thursday March 26th. Thanks to all those who played. I’m
sure you enjoyed your summer evenings on the Golf
course. Also thanks to Karen for the great meals, Sheryl
for organizing and running the weekly competitions and
to all the sponsors.
The Winner of the Bill Laird Trophy for the 5 Best Stableford Rounds in the January to March period was Wade
Brock on 109.
The R/up were:
Gary Lynch
106
Colin Billington
103
Ethan Hewinson 103
Phil Mete
103
John Jordan
103
The Geoff Hewinson Sponsored Drawn prize was won
by Peter Lenssen and Consolation prize
Jack Craw.
Don’t forget the 75th Jubilee
dates of October 17th and 18th.
If you are interested in attending or know
someone who might be, contact the club
on 4338590 or Bev McKenzie 4356833.
The Mens Pennant Team scored 3½ out
of a possible 9 points in their latest outing
against Sherwood Park played at the
Waipu Golf Course. The team are still in with a chance
but will need some good results in the final 2 rounds.
For information on subscriptions and Club
days please contact 4338590 or 4338055.
HIKURANGI TRANSFER STATION
NEW HOURS FROM MONDAY FEB 16TH
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
7.30am to 1.30pm.
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HIKURANGI HISTORICAL MUSEUM
EASTER RAFFLE RESULTS.
1ST PRIZE NO 13 ELISHA ROEST
AND
2ND PRIZE NO 3 JULIE HOLLAND
CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU BOTH.
To Make You Smile
The Farmer had a rope hanging from a dead
tree at his back door.
What’s that for? asked the visitor.
“Its my weather guide.” the old farmer replied.
“If its swinging back and forth, its windy and if
its wet its raining.”
A man lay sprawled across three entire seats in a theater.
When the usher came by and noticed this he whispered
to the man: ‘Sorry sir, but you’re only allowed one seat.’
The man groaned but didn't budge.
The usher became impatient. ‘Sir’, he said, ‘if you don’t
get up from there I’m going to have to call the manager.’
Again, the man just groaned, which infuriated the usher,
who turned and marched briskly back up the isle in
search of his manager. In a few moments, both the usher
and the manager returned and stood over the man.
Together the two of them tried repeatedly to move him,
but with no success. Finally , they summoned the Police.
The cop surveyed the situation briefly. ‘All right buddy,
what’s your name?
‘Sam,’ the man moaned. ‘Where you from, Sam?
The cop asked.
‘The balcony,’ replied the man.
RAINFALL MARCH
HUKERENUI
98 mm
Did Morgan
HIKURANGI
96 mm
Linda Vanstone
MARUA
115.5 mm
Rob Roest
Thanks for Rain readings.
HERMAN TIMBER LTD
Hikurangi Community Notices.
ALL OUR PRODUCTS ARE MANUFACTURED
HERE IN HIKURANGI
Badminton Club: Wed Morn in the Hik Hall 9-12noon cost
$2.00. Seniors: 6.30-9.00 pm Hik Sch Gym Robyn 4338718.
Businessman’s Association: Meet 2nd Wed of each month,
7.00pm at the Miners Rest Cafe in King St. All Welcome.
Children’s Lighthouse Playgroup: George St Open Mon,
Tues & Wed 9.00 am– 1pm. All welcome.
Ph/Text
022 167 4965 email: [email protected]
Educare: 18a Park St Brand new childcare centre for children
aged 3mths - 5years. Ph 4337980.
Fire Brigade: Training Mondays 6.30 pm at Station, Alfred St
Come along volunteers needed.
Freemasons Lodge No 140: Meetings 7.30pm 1st Fridays
each month Contact Graham 4351139 or Steve 4355601.
Friendship House Trust: meets every 4th Tues of the month
at 4.30 pm in the library. All welcome.
Healthy Hikurangi Sewing Classes: Held in the old
Hikurangi Service Centre. Ph Helen 4338922
Hika Fit: Mon-Fri 5pm Hik School Fields, Ph 0211503107.
Hikurangi Golf Club: Ph 4338590 or 4338055.
Hikurangi Indoor Bowls: Monday Nights over Winter.
Ph Alan 4338517 for more info. Starting on April 13th
Healthy Hikurangi: Meet 2nd Wed at 6.30pm in the old
BNZ building (Hikurangi Service Centre) . Ph Neil 4338537
Hikurangi Hall: For Hire. Ph 4338452
Jack Morgan Museum, Hukerenui: Open 10am-4pm daily.
Kindergarten: 5 Park St, Phone 433 8535
Library Hours: Mon to Fri 10 am - 4 pm. Ph 4338773.
Lions: Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month. Contact
Lindsay 435 6355 or John 433 8987
DECKING, FENCING, POST & RAILS,
LANDSCRAPING, SHELVING,
FENCE BATTENS, TREE STAKES,
RETAINING WALLS. ROUGH SAWN
OR MACHINED TREATED OR UNTREATED
Phone 4338555, Fax 4338666.
Or email: [email protected]
Market Day/Carboot Sale: Saturday MAY 9TH
THE HIKURANGI HOTEL
OUR UPCOMING BANDS FOR THE
NEXT 4 WEEKS ARE:-
April 24th “ SIDETRACK ”
May 1st
“ LVC 2 EFFERLUV ”
May 8th
“ NIGHT ROCK ”
May 15th
“ 5K ”
ALL GOOD TOE TAPPING MUSIC,
AND REMEMBER,
NO COVER CHARGE
ANZAC DAY opening will be at 1pm
(Saturday April 25th)
Contact Tod 021 027 95480 for more information.
Mainly Music: 2A George St Friday 10.00-11.00 am,
0-5 yrs $2 per family per session. Ph Andrew 4338003
Museum: Hours are: Tues, Thurs, Sat 10am-11.30 am, & by
appointment. Contact numbers 4338062, 4338757.
Museum Committee: meet in the Museum every 3rd Sat of
the month at 9.30 am. Ph Linda 4338062
Plunket: Home visits every Tuesday pm & Thursday.
Clinic Tuesday 9.30 am-12.00 pm Ph Jenny 021 778 126
Red Cross Shop: Phone 4338702. Volunteers Needed
Senior Citizens: Union Parish Church Hall, 2nd Wednesday
of the month at 1.00 pm. All welcome. Ph Linda 4338062
Eureka Taekwondo: Self Defence for all age groups.
Hik Sch Hall, Tues & Thurs 6pm-7pm. Russell 4337032.
Tai Chi: Hik Hall, Wednesdays 1.30 pm
Tornado’s Youth Group: Contact Andrew Gurney 4337463
New Transfer Station Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 7.30 to
1.30pm, Sat and Sun 12noon to 5.00pm.
Whakapara Pony Club: Amber 4339788 or 021 165 4553
Whakapara Women’s Institute: Contact Marie 4339900.
Whangarei District Council: Phone 430 4200.
Yoga for Everyone: Classes $5. Wed 6-7pm Hik Hall.
Church Services In Hikurangi
Hikurangi Village Church 2a George St, Sundays at
10am. Last Sun of mth Shared Lunch. Ph 4338003.
LAMINATING
Friendship House now does this
for A4 paper size
@ $2 a sheet.
Anglican Church Services Ph Betty 4338808.
Hikurangi Catholic Church Valley Rd Sundays 8am,
Mass 1st & 3rd Sun 10am & Liturgy 2nd & 4th 8 am
Ph Minnie 4338481
Hikurangi Christian Fellowship Sundays 10am or contact 4338654 and please leave message.