Maketu, Aotearoa / New Zealand Huitangaru/February 2015 MAKETU HOE WAKA CLUB A fantastic weekend of racing was had by all who attended the 2015 Waka Ama (Outrigger Canoeing) National Sprint Championships at Lake Karapiro last week. (12-17 Jan) Maketu’s Nicky Kingi took the Silver in the individual Master Women’s 500m Sprint Final after winning her heat. The Maketu Master Woman’s W6 (6person) Crew had an awesome couple of days with the fastest qualifying time for the 500m Sprints and then going on to narrowly miss the Gold in the Final. They proved too strong in the 1000m final however and took the Gold Medal with the next crew finishing 12 seconds behind. The campaign for the Master Women has proven to be very successful and local Maketu paddlers Jen Murray and Nicky Kingi would Gold Medalists like to express their gratitude to those who helped along the way. Maketu Markets has been a staunch supporter, providing funds for a much needed Steering blade for the Club and advising and supporting various Fundraising activities. Seeka Kiwifruit Industries and the Methodist Church Opportunity Shop for their donations. Maketu Hoe Waka extends their sincere Thanks for this support. The kid’s teams made themselves known at Nationals as well. The Midget Men, The Kaitunaz (7-10 year olds) came home with two Bronze Medals for the 250m and 500m Sprints. The Maketu Intermediate Women, Tu Kaha Tapuika were well represented and placed 6th in their heat. The Midland Region (Te Puku o te Ika) W12 crew had two Maketu Paddlers representing, Nicky Kingi and Kowhai Ronald who both came back Master Womens 1000m victory with Gold Medals. Maketu Hoe Waka Club did not stop there. Maketu had paddlers who, due to limited club membership locally, were asked to paddle for other crews. They also came home with medals. With a new committee at the helm the club hopes to encourage new paddlers to join and build the club membership to be able to field more crews at future events. Waka Ama is a fantastic family sport for all ages and in fact at the Nationals you’ll see 70+ year olds pitted against one another in the Golden Masters division. Overall some great results from a very successful Campaign. You can check out some of the pictures and television coverage from the Nationals through links on the Facebook Page – Maketu Hoe Waka Club. For more information if you are keen to join, check out our Club Website at maketuhoewaka.wix.com/clubpage The Kaitunaz at Nationals Bronze Medalists Maketu Project Team The Maketu Project team was formed after the Maketu Community plan was finalised in March, 2007, to action the wishes of the community. Many of the original ideas have been done, some are being worked on and some are still to happen. Since the original plan, new ideas have come forward and different actions need to happen, hence the review. I would like to thank the many people who have been involved in this process. The review booklet will be distributed to the core groups but will be available to everyone from The Landing, The Information Centre, and other places to be arranged if possible, from early February. Please take the opportunity to familiarise yourselves with the progress within our community ---- our Maketu. Trevor Hughes Chair Go Team James Whatever It Takes Saturday Fun Day/Swim from Motiti Fundraiser Saturday 31st January Team James held a fun day fundraiser here at Maketu. The main event for the day was the challenging swim from Motiti to Maketu beach. Donnie Reid (James’ father) along with a few others including Chiefs and All Blacks hooker Nathan Harris along with Chiefs teammate Toni Pulu and strength and conditioning coach Phil Healey braved the ocean and all completed the swim in good time. They also had Fire Truck rides, face painting, bouncy castle, home baked goodies, kapa Swimmers from Motiti to Maketu haka performance, auction and other activities all for a small donation with all proceeds going towards Team James-Whatever it takes! All in all a good day for a good cause— Congratulations to you all that participated and helped. Here is a little bit about James and you can also find a more in-depth detail on the Givealittle page – James suffers from spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy. He also has hydrocephalus and epilepsy. We're hoping to raise funds to help us get him as mobile and independent as possible (he is currently in a wheelchair and reliant on his parents for his every need). The therapy and surgeries that he ideally needs to help with his high spasticity (or high tone) is only available outside of New Zealand and we need your help to make this even possible! Unfortunately the family was not able to prove that James' case was an ACC injury (even though caused through complications at birth), therefore other than the standard care available (limited to a visit from a physio once every 6 or so weeks) all other therapy costs had to be privately funded by James' family. It’s been a tough road, and as James has got older his legs have got stiffer and he is now suffering from various contractures James Reid centre with (permanent shortening of muscles or joints). his parents Ok People! James needs our help. $150,000 is needed to fund the life changing therapy and surgeries he needs by specialists in USA so anyone and everyone you feel you could share this link with or like our official Facebook page and share the event from there would be appreciated. https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/TeamJames or when you visit the Givealittle site you can search – Team James Whatever It Takes (please note that if you just search Team James multiple options will come up). https://www.facebook.com/pages/Team-James-Whatever-It-Takes/742488865829205 Maketu Markets Maketu Gym feature at this month’s Market When the Maketu Market is held on Sunday, February 15, the whole village will get a chance to see just how fit we are. The Maketu Gym will be the featured organisation this month. They plan to bring along some of their new equipment for you to try out. It will also be a chance for locals to learn more about what’s on offer and to go in the draw for a month long membership worth $30. The gym is starting two new programmes this month—a 6 week boot camp for women and a gentle exercise class on Thursday mornings. Last month, the Market made several contributions, including a grant to the Te Puke Toy Library for some new toys. The Toy Library has about 25 members from Maketu, so is very valued by our community. At this stage it is open four mornings a week and cater for children with disabilities, grandparents and carers who have children visiting, and also families that like to provide new toys for their children without the expense of buying them. In addition, the Market contributed a vacuum for the Maketu Gym and a grant to the Surf Club for rescue equipment. If you know of a way the Market can help this community, please contact Maureen on 533 2340 or Tricia on 533 2023. KOTUKUTUKU GULLY Our trees are growing almost as you watch and so is the grass but it is all good. We have had several visitors during the summer which is always good to see. WBDC have provided a three spray programme for blue morning glory. We did two sprays last year and have just done the third one. The still weather has been just ideal. Will we ever win? I’m not sure but you can certainly see where we have been. The new drainage system handled the heavy rain at the end of last year very well and did all that we expected. It is the beginning of the new year so just a short report from me this time. Trevor Hughes Kaitiaki Maketu Ongatoro Wetland Society MOWS NEWS While most work seems to come to a grinding halt during the holiday season, MOWS work keeps going, and while it slows a little it cannot stop. Monitoring keeps going and so does weed control, and this month we started a brand new project over in Little Waihi Harbour. We have also been working on our education programme which Tania will be starting at Maketu Kura in early February. On the south shore of the harbour, between the Kaikokopu and Pongakawa canals is a DOC reserve know and the Little Waihi Wildlife Management Reserve. The reserve is divided in two by a stopbank, on the seaward side it is largely natural saltmarsh, but on the inside of the stopbank, willows, pampas and other non-natives are taking over. The Western Stopbank & biggest problem was that it was difficult to fully assess the state of the reserve because Pampas pile the western and northern stopbanks were completely choked with impenetrable pampas grass. Late last year DOC asked us if we would be interested in working on the reserve as they did not have the funding to do any significant work there. We said yes and managed to obtain a small amount of funding from the regional council’s Environment Enhancement Fund. This, with a contribution from DOC was enough to hire a digger and so we spend 7 days, clearing the pampas, there was a truly amazing amount of the stuff, a good example of how serious a problem it can become if left unchecked. We still have to get rid of the pampas, possibly by burning once it has dried off, we now have access all around the reserve and can start to plan the next stage, which will be to Northern stopbank & plant up as much of the cleared area as we can, and then to develop a Biodiversity Mansaltmarsh agement Plan, similar to the ones we have on the Spit, Newdick’s and Pukehina. So 2015 looks as though it will be very busy. NEWS FROM THE BEAT The festive and New Year season didn't bring to much trouble to our area. Maketu has been relatively quiet on the reported crime in the last couple of months which is a good thing. One issue that usually occurs at this time of year are burglaries targeted at the holiday homes which are sometimes left vacant at this time of year while people either return back to work or go away. We are advising Bach owners to ensure you have someone who lives in the area permanently to check on your property as we had a couple burglaries on Williams Crescent and Arawa Ave recently. With the Maketu Seafood festival arriving soon Police are urging festival goers to be patient with traffic, parking etc and if you are going to be drinking please don’t drive regardless if you just live up the Road. With the lowering of the Alcohol level and the instant fines that accompany them you don’t want a memorable day to turn into to a regrettable one. ............Constable Tawhai Schuster Maketu Taiapure Most days over the summer I have been recording water information at 5 sites in the estuary. Readings have been taken between 1-2 hours after low tide (as per Te Puke Times) and at a depth of 50cm – 80cm. The object of the exercise is to build up a data base so that we can track any changes once more fresh water is diverted from the Kaituna River through Maketu estuary, hopefully in 2016. To date recordings show: x The highest water temperature of 30.7 was at site E on 18/1/15 x The lowest water temperature of 19.1 was at site A on 28/12/14 x The average water temperature since the beginning of December to date is 25.38 I am also recording oxygen and salinity. Elaine Tapsell Maketu Information Centre We had an interesting lot of visitors from many countries of the world to the info Centre over the holidays. Thank you to those who made themselves available as this is the busy time of the year for the Info Centre. Are there any of you out there who know how to get to – Newdick’s Beach, Little Waihi, Cemetery, Pukehina, and know where the different streets are in Maketu and possibly who lives where? You are the ideal person for the Info Centre. So if you have a few hours to spare any day of the week please call in between 10.30 and 1.30 and we will welcome you with open arms. Locals, come in as there is alot of information on Maketu, it’s amazing what you could learn. WOMENS BIKING GROUP— February 2nd Kiwi 360 Ready to ride 9.00am opposite Kiwi 360 Ready to ride at 9.00am outside the Paengaroa Hall, coffee afterwards at Comvita 8.15am Paengaroa hall car pooling. Ready to ride at the Waipa State Mill Rd parking site at 9.30am—Husbands partners welcome Ready to ride at 9.00am Parking at Gordon Spratt Reserve. Coffee afterwards at Pacifica 9th Paengaroa 12th MTB Redwoods 16th Papamoa 18th As the Taupo ride is on the last Wednesday of the month we will do this ride on the 2nd to last Wednesday so everyone else doesn’t miss out. Waihi Beach—Ready to ride at 9.30am. Car pooling at the car park behind the toilets in Te Puke at 8.00am. We will meet at Flat White Cafe, 21 Shaw Rd, I know none of you will want to visit The French Shop, 57 Wilson Rd while you are there??!! (formally from Akaroa) Take your togs for those that want a swim afterwards 23rd Pukehina Ready to ride at 9.00, parking and coffee at The Store 24th-27th Taupo 25th Last Wednesday of the month ride now on the 18th KAIMOANA FESTIVAL Friday February 6th 7am—12pm 7am Service up Pukemaire hill (behind Maketu school) Followed by BBQ breakfast for a small cost at the park Also FREE family fun activities from 10am-12pm Bacon & Egg Sandwiches $2 Sausage Sizzle $1 The 8th annual Kaimoana Festival at Maketu goes PINK - join us on Valentine's Day, 14th February 2015, for the first Pink Kaimoana Festival at the Maketu Sports Ground. Bring a blanket or chairs, some family and friends, and enjoy an afternoon in the sun with plenty of refreshments and music. Find yourself some superb kaimoana or other food and support Maketu Rotary to raise funds for charities. Buy your tickets early and get the Earlybird Adult Price of $17 entry . There will be limited Gate Sales on the day, but the Adult ticket price will be $20 The event organisers want to thank the major sponsor, Maketu Pies for their continued support. Maketu Landing and the local Bay PaperPlus stores are also sponsors. Tickets are available from Maketu Landing and Te Puke PaperPlus. Maketu Health & Social Services Meet the staff Kia Ora Maketu My name is Frances Craven My position within in the Hauora is that of Manager My work hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30 / 4.00pm pm. You can contact myself on 5332551 ext 805 Kia ora Maketu My name is Linda Kohi My position within the Hauora is that of Finance My work hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3pm You can contact 5332551 ext 801. Kia ora readers of Mai Maketu My name is Winsome Harvey, My positions are Assesor & Co-facilitator of Domestic Violence Programme for Men “He Waa Me Te Waa Mo Nga Tane” My other position is Paearahi for Te Arawa Whanau Ora My work hours are Monday 8.30am to 9.00pm and Tuesday to Thursday 8.30am5pm. Contact number is 533 2551 ext 803 Ko Debbie Potaka toku ingoa, Ko Te Arawa te waka Ko Rangiuru the maunga Ko Kaituna te awa Ko Ngati Whakaue me Ngati Pikiao oku hapu Ko au the Kaiwhakahaere o te Mate Huka. Nga mihi o te tau hau kia koutou. Mena ka pirangi awhina nau mai, haere mai. Ao ake taku manuaute I te tihi tapu o Rangiuru ki runga o Matahou, Matahou nui Matahaou roa, Matahou tea hi karoa o Tapuika Tihei Mauri ora., My name is Patuara Biel, I am the youth drug and alcohol Kaiwhakahaere here at the Maketu Hauora. I work with youth age 10 to 25 drug and alcohol intervention Nga mihi o te tau hau kia koutou katoa. Naku noa Patuara Biel myself on Hi everyone, My name is Donna Hingston My role within the Hauora is the Kuia & Kaumatua Programme Facilitator My hours of work are MondayThursday 8.30-5pm Please feel free to contact me on 07 5332 551 ext 812 Kia ora Maketu Ko Anastasia Robinson toku ingoa, No Ngati Whakaue, Ngati Raukawa me Ngapuhi Ko toku turanga i roto I te Hauora ko te Kaiwhakatau manuhiri. Ka taea e koe te tutaki I ahau I nga raa Rahina ki te Ramere 8.30 ki 3.30. Nga mihi o te tau hou ki a koutou katoa. My name is Corrine Paul of Ngati Porou descent. I have recently moved to Maketu from Rotorua I have filled the position of the Whanau Ora Worker at Maketu Hauora. I am here from Mon-Fri 8.30-4pm. If you would like to know more about what services we can help you with please don’t hesitate to come and see us. Kia ora welcome to the 2015, hope everyone had a Merry Christmas. My name is Tony Brown. Im the Rangatahi Maia coordinator we do the school holiday program and youth work for ages 5yrs-16yrs. It will be great to hear some new ideas from our Snr youth of Maketu and find out how as a health and social services we can meet your needs, please don’t be shy to call in and have a talk. Nau mai Kia ora Maketu My name is Moki Thomas My position within the hauora is that of Taitamariki My work hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm You can contact myself on 5332551 ext 809 Kia ora Maketu My name is: Lyn Potaka My Position in the Maketu Hauora is Tamariki Ora- Well Child— Babies 0-5 years. Hours: 7.00-4.30 Monday- Thursday. My phone 07 533 2551 ext 803 Cell # 0274633605 Kia Ora, My name is Alexis Whare My new position within the Hauora is taking care of Quality Control and Human Resources. My work hours are Monday to Thursday 8.30am – 4.00pm and Fridays 8.30am – 1.30pm. Contact number is 5332551 extn 802. ST THOMAS CHURCH -(The church on the hill) Christmas seems a long time ago now but the memories of the Christmas service are still with us. Our little church looked beautiful and the candle lighting service was lovely. The church was packed so the singing was extra special too. There was no service in January, as usual, so the first gathering for 2015 was on 1st February and we are back to our normal first Sunday of the month, Holy Communion at 10am service from then on. We are looking forward to seeing everyone there, both old faces and new! Welcome to you all. A Communion service in Te Reo Maori and English is held on the first Sunday of the month at 10am. Everyone is very welcome so please feel free to drive up to the church and join in the congregation. Ruth Hughes, Secretary. St Peter’s Catholic Church Maori Miha Service and Reconciliation Maori Miha is on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 11am. Reconciliation is available before the start of Miha. After Miha is a shared cuppa tea at Maketu Community Centre. Liturgy Service Liturgy is held on the 3rd Sunday of each month. Any queries please contact Hariata Rewi phone 5332-238. Children’s Christian Doctrine (CCD) and Baptisms Reconciliation programme has started. For any queries regarding CCD or Baptisms please contact Hariata Rewi on phone 5332-238 God bless, Margaret Clarke Ngati Makino Wananga will be held at Otamarakau, Februth th th ary 5 , 6 and 7 . Powhiri 5 pm February 5th. Enrolments at Makino Office, [email protected] 07 573-3370 or [email protected]. 07-533-2373. Come and learn your Makino whakapapa, tikanga, waiata and history. Grab the opportunity over the Waitangi Day long weekend. Kids welcome. No cost. Let your relations know who live away from home. Nau mai, haere mai. MAKETU COMMUNITY GYM Maketu Muscles Church Road Maketu Hours of operation 5.30 pm to 8.30 pm, Mon – Fri. LADIES We have a boot camp for women starting 2nd February 2015, 6pm – 7pm th Thursday 12 February – band and gentle exercise 10am -11am Hope to see you all there ladies Please take advantage of other services provided to you by Maketu Hauora: Budget Adviser with Runa Morrison every Monday and Tuesday Inland Revenue with Whare Ngatai th 5 February 10am-2pm 4th June 10am-2pm 3rd September 10am-2pm 3rd December 10am-2pm. Hearing Clinic with Trish Ellis February 26th, April 30th June 30th, August 27th Cervical Screening with Chrissie Rolleston February 17th, March 17th and 24th April 7th and 21st Mirimiri Tuesdays with Catherine $45= 30mins $60= 1hour Diabetes and KDC clients registered with the Hauora - $5= 30min mirimiri, $10= 1hour mirimiri Please phone Anastasia in the office for more details or to make an appointment Ph:5332 551 MAKETU MARKETS Every 3rd Sunday 8am to Noon th (and every 5 Sunday) Upcoming Dates Sunday 15th February 2014 Proceeds go to community projects. 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