Welcome toFocus onCentral Hawke’sBay
WelcometotheMay editionofFocuson CentralHawke’s Baypresentedtoyouby Hawke’sBayToday,partof NewZealandMediaand Entertainment(NZME).This isamonthlypublication distributinginWaipawa, WaipukurauandŌtāneon thelastThursdayofthe month.
Weaimtobringresidents ofCHBinformationabout communityactivitiesand apotpourriofarticlessuch aslocalsport,education, events,clubs,councilnews andsoon.
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CooksToothRoadaddedtoCentral Hawke’sBayroadingrecovery programmethankstosavings
Costsavingsachievedacross CentralHawke’sBayDistrict Council’scyclonerecovery programmehavemeanttwomore repairshavebeenaddedtothisyear’s plannedworks.
“Ourcommunity’sresilienceand thedeterminationofourrecovery teamshaveenabledustodeliver moreforCentralHawke’sBaythan weoriginallythoughtpossible,”said CentralHawke’sBayLandTransport
CommitteeChairKateTaylor.“Thisis goodnewsforthepeoplewhouse CooksToothRoad.”
Constructionstartedontwo significantlandslidesonCooksTooth RoadinPōrangahauonMonday5
May2025,andiffurthercostsavings allows,uptothreemoresitescould beaddedtothecurrentwork programme.
“Ourteamsareracingagainst time,terrainandtheapproaching wintertodeliverresilientrepairs.With everylandslideclearedanderosion sitestabilised,we’rerestoringcritical routesthatkeepourdistrictmoving,” Taylorsaid.
MarkKinvig,CHBDC’sGroup ManagerofCommunityInfrastructure andDevelopmentsaidbeingable toaddmoresites,suchasthetwo CooksToothRoadlandslides,is adirectresultofprudentproject managementacrosstheinitial30 repairs.
“We’reoptimisticthatcontinued efficiencieswillunlockmorefunding toenablemorerepairs–every dollarsavedisreinvestedwhereour communitiesneeditmost.
“CooksToothRoadwasseverely impactedbywetweatherofwinter 2022andCycloneGabrielle,causing slipsaboveandbelowtheroad, anddamagetotheroadsurface infourteenplaces.Wedon’thave enoughfundingtorepairallthe damage,butourteamhasprioritised thesesitestoreinstateaprecyclonelevelofserviceforourrural community.”
Councilisworkingtoconfirmfurther fundingfromtheNZTransportAgency WakaKotahi(NZTA)thatcouldenable otherrepairs,Kinvigsaid.
Thereisadditionalfundedrecovery workofrepairsto16landslides,four bridges,and10erosionprotection projectsalreadyinprogress.These areallscheduledtobecompletedby thefundingdeadlineof30June2025, supportedby$18.9millionfromNZTA.
ElsthorpeSchool’sseniorstudents donnedtheirRedBandsandrolled uptheirsleevestohelpCouncil contractorToaCivilConstructionplant 200nativeseedlingsatthehistoric ElsthorpeRoadlandslidesiteearlier thisyear.
Theseedlings,suppliedbylocal nurseryŌtāne’sTreeGuys,willhelp stabilisethegroundandrestorelocal biodiversitytothecyclone-affected area.
Thehands-onprojectwasmore thanjustaplantingday.Itwasa lessoninenvironmentalstewardship,
withstudentslearningabouterosion controlandtheimportanceofecosourcingtoprotecttheregion’s uniqueecosystem.
PrincipalofElsthorpeSchool,MrTim Waite,valuedtheopportunitytoget histamarikiinvolvedintherecovery effortsintheirownbackyard.
“Wewerehonouredtobeasked tobepartofthisimportantwork. Anyopportunitytolearnoutsideof theclassroomisabighitwithour students!Ourkidswillpassthissite andwatchthetreesgrowandbeable tosay,wedidthat.”
Thenewlyplantedarea,which willbefencedoffasaprotected covenantbetweenCentralHawke’s BayDistrictCouncilandlandowners oftheCheviotStation,isexpected toboostsoilstabilityandprovidea flourishinghabitatfornativebirdsand insects.
Theplantingdayhighlightedthe powerofcollaboration–bringing togetherlocalgovernment,local business,andyoungpeopleforafun daythathaslastingbenefitsforthe landandthecommunity.
ElsthorpeSchooljoinstherecoveryeffortsatnearbycyclone-damagedlandslide.
GayeCampbellhonoured withASBGoodasGoldAward
Longtimecommunitychampion GayeCampbellhasbeen recognisedwiththeprestigious ASBGoodasGoldaward,celebrating herdecadesofselflessservicetothe peopleandanimalsofCentralHawke’s Bay.Thesurprisepresentationwas capturedbySevenSharpandincluded atouchingreunionwiththreeofher eightsiblings,avisitfromCentral Hawke’sBayMayorAlexWalker,anda warmcelebrationfromthevolunteer teamatRuahineAnimalRescuewhereGayeservesasChairperson andDogTeamLeader.
Themomentwasmadeevenmore specialthankstoacleverbitof misdirection-andaverypersuasive pupnamedTrev.Gayewasluredto therescuecentreundertheguiseof Trevneedingavetvisitforhislatest vaccination.Instead,shewasmet withcheers,hugs,andheartfeltthanks forherincrediblecontributionstothe community.
“GayeistheheartofRuahineAnimal Rescue,”saidAmberMcArthur, spokespersonfortheorganisation.
“She’sselfless,dependable,and alwaysthefirsttohelp-whetherit’sa personorananimalinneed.Weare soproudofGayeandthrilledshe’s beenacknowledgedforherdecades ofcommunitywork.Shesupports everyoneinhercommunity,whether theyhavetwolegsorfour.”
Inadditiontohertirelesseffortsin animalwelfare,Gayehasvolunteered countlesshourswiththeNewZealand RedCross.Shehasservedasakey memberoftheirDisasterandWelfare SupportTeamandhasbeenafriendly andreliablefacebehindthewheel oftheircommunityshuttleservice.
GayehasalsosupportedStJohnin asimilarcapacity,helpingresidents acrosstheregionattendessential appointmentsandstayconnectedto theircommunities.
Evenafterretiringfromalongand impactfulcareerinteaching,Gaye’s commitmenttoservicedidn’tslow
down.Shetookupdrivingaschool bustosupportlocalfamiliesand, foratime,sharedhertalentsinthe kitchenbycookingmealsfortheCHB FoodBasket.Thoughshenolonger cooksthere,hercontributionsmade alastingdifferenceandweredeeply appreciatedbyallwhobenefitedfrom hercare.
Herworktoucheseverycorner ofCentralHawke’sBay-quietly, consistently,andwithdeep compassion.ThosewhoknowGaye speakofherboundlessenergy, unwaveringgenerosity,andsteadfast dedicationtomakinglifebetterfor others.
MichaelHollandofSevenSharpwas theretofilmthesurpriseandhighlight thejoy,gratitude,andemotionofthe day.
“Itwashardkeepingitasecretfrom her,”laughedMcArthur.“Everyonewas soexcited.Butwithalittlehelpfrom Trev,wemanagedtocatchher.We’re absolutelybuzzingtoseethestory gotoairandtosharewiththerestof thecountryjusthowincredibleGaye Campbellis.She’satrueunsunghero.”
TheASBGoodasGoldaward celebrateseverydayNewZealanders whogoaboveandbeyond.Gaye Campbell’sstoryisashiningexample ofthepowerofkindness,community, andservice.
ReporterMichaelHollandofSevenSharp(l),Trevthedecoy,andGayeCampbell.
Aone-stopshopforallyour buildingrequirements
BasedinWaipukurau,BuiltSolid isproudlylocallyownedand operated.Companydirector MatthewMiddletonfoundedBuiltSolid in2015aftermanyyearsworkingfor otherbuildingcompanies.Hebrings extensiveexperienceonawiderange ofprojectsandemploysateamof dedicated,hardworkingprofessionals inHawke’sBay.Matthewtakesan extremelypersonalapproachto building,liaisingdirectlywithclients andis‘onthetools’toensurehigh levelsofqualityatallstages.
BuiltSolidworksonnewhomesand homerenovationprojectsinHawke’s Bayalongwithsmallerprojectssuch asdecks,fences,drivewaysand anythingelsecustomersrequire.This abilitytodoajobfromstarttofinish includingearthworks,foundations, construction,driveway,decking, landscapingetcwhichmeansgreater qualitycontrol.It’salsoeasierfor clientswithjustonepointofcontact fortheirentireproject.
Localhousebuilders Wecantakecareofyournewhome
fromstarttofinish.Wespecialisein buildingstunningnewhomesatall pricepoints.Youcanapproachus withyourownplans,orwecantake yourightthroughtheentireprocess, introducingyoutothebestarchitect foryourproject.Byworkingthroughthe processtogetherwecanworkwithyou andthearchitectcollaborativelyto ensurethedesignfitsyourbudgetand is‘buildable’. Weaimtosaveourclientstimeand moneyalongtheway,optimising yourbudgetforbestresult.Aswe
cancompletetheentireproject includingearthworks,foundations, build,driveway,decking,landscaping etc,thismeansgreaterqualitycontrol andnodelaysduetowaitingfor subcontractors.It’salsoeasierfor youwithonepointofcontact.Our approachtobuildingispersonalas weworkalongsideyoutodeliveryour dreamhome.
Homerenovation
BuiltSolidbringsextensiveexperience inhomerenovationprojectsin Hawke’sBay.Weknowthateachhome renovationprojectisuniqueandbrings itsownchallenges.Ourexperience meansweknowhowtocomeupwith innovativesolutionswhenrequired.We workonawidevarietyofprojectsfrom simpleinternalrenovationssuchasa newbathroomorkitchenrightupto complexadditionsandalterations.We cancompletetheentireproject,soyou havejustonepersontodealwithand enjoyagreat,stress-freebuild.
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Matthewhasbeenassessedas competenttocarryoutbuildingwork essentialtothestructureorweather tightnessofresidentialbuildingsinNew Zealand.ByusingaLicensedBuilding Practitioner,youcanhavepeaceof mindyourprojectisbeingcompleted byafullyqualifiedprofessional NewZealandCertifiedBuilders BuiltSolidisproudtobeamember oftheNewZealandCertifiedBuilders. NZCBstandsforqualityandbacksits memberstoensurevalueisdelivered tobuildingowners.AsmembersBuilt SolidcanprovideyouwiththeHalo10YearGuarantee.
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HOMERENOVATIONS&ADDITIONS
Whetherit’sanextensiverenovation,homeaddition, orasmallerprojectlikedecks,fencing,driveways, andlandscaping,wehavetheexpertisetobringyour visiontolifewhilemaximizingyourbudget.
Yourdream homestarts withavisit
Whenbuildinganewhome, thedecisionscanfeel overwhelming–countless designs,finishes,andlayoutsto consider.Whilebrochuresandonline galleriesprovideinspiration,nothing comparestosteppingintoashow homeandexperiencingthespace firsthand.
Awell-designedshowhomeallows youtoseequalitycraftsmanship, envisionhowroomsflow,andgeta tangiblefeelfortheambiance.It’s notjustaboutthestructure;it’sabout howthehomemakesyoufeel–how lightfillsthespaces,howtherooms connect,andthesenseofliveability thatnorendercantrulycapture. That’swhyweinviteyoutovisit ourlatestshowhomeinTeAwa, designedwithacontemporary coastalstyle–light-filled,airy,and effortlesslysophisticated.Thishome embracesaseamlessblendof warmthandelegance,withcarefully curateddetailsthatmakeita standoutexampleofmodernliving. Oneofthemoststrikingfeaturesis thebluekitchen,chosentobringa senseofcalmandrefinedcharacter
totheheartofthehome.
“Wewantedthishometofeel bothinvitingandinspiring,”Karen Cross,NewHomeSalesConsultant says.“Thecolourswereselected toenhancethenaturallightand createanatmospherethat’snot justbeautifulbutalsofunctional.A showhomeshouldallowyoutotruly pictureyourselflivingthere–it’s aboutsteppingintoaspaceand knowingitfeelsright.”
Beyondaesthetics,thishome isbuiltformoderncomfortand sustainability.Featuringsolarpanels andaductedheatpumpsystem,it providesenergyefficiencywithout compromisingwarmthorcomfort. Thoughtfultouchesliketheseensure ahomethat’snotonlyvisually stunningbutalsocost-effectiveand environmentallyconscious.
“Buildingahomeisn’tjustabout materials–it’saboutlifestyleand emotion.Whenyouwalkintoa space,youshouldimmediatelyknow whetheritfeelsrightforyouandyour family.That’sthebeautyofashow home–itturnsvisionintoreality,” ManagingDirectorHenryBothasays.
WeinviteyoutoexploreourTe Awashowhomeandexperience itsthoughtfuldesignforyourself. Stepinside,takeinthedetails,and imaginehowyourfuturehomecould lookandfeel.
OPENINGHOURS:
31KennyRoad,TeAwa,Napier Tuesday–Friday:10AM–4PM Weekends:1PM–4PM Welookforwardtowelcomingyou!
FeeltheEarthMove:MTG’sNewShakeHouse ExperienceBringsthe1931EarthquaketoLife
Apowerfulnewexhibitionisshaking thingsupatMTGHawke’sBayTaiAhuriri. Shockwave:Hawke’sBay’sGreatQuake, 1931openstothepublicon28June2025, andbringswithitanunmissable,immersive experience-thebrand-newShakeHouse. InpartnershipwiththeNaturalHazards CommissionTokaTūAke,MTGinvitesvisitors tostepinsidetheShakeHouseandfeelwhata largeearthquakeislike,allwithoutthedanger. It’sanunforgettablewaytoconnectwiththe realityofHawke’sBay’smostdevastating naturaldisaster,whilelearninghowwecan prepareforfutureevents.
Thisredevelopedexhibitionexpandsonthe personalstoriesofloss,survivalandresilience fromthe1931earthquake,wideningthelensto sharethebroaderHawke’sBayexperience.It exploresthesciencebehindthequake,Māori knowledgeandstorytellingthroughRūaumoko, thegodofearthquakes,andpracticalways wecanprotectourselves,ourhomesandour whānau.
TheShakeHouseisjustonepartofa thoughtfullyredesignedandfullyaccessible exhibitionspace,whichwillincludedigital mediafeaturesofferingexpertguidanceon earthquakereadiness.Theexhibitionshares mātaurangaMāoriknowledgeandavideoof Rūaumoko’spowerfulhakaperformedbyTe AuteCollege.
MTGHawke’sBayisaregionaltreasure, welcomingover200,000visitorseachyearand connectingwith6,000schoolstudentsthrough educationprogrammes.Withthelaunchof Shockwave,MTGisalsoreviewingandupdating
Agroupofwāhine/womenandtamariki/ children,refugeesfromTangoioPā walkingalongthecrackedandbroken Westshoreembankmentroad,purchase, collectionofHawke’sBayMuseumsTrust, RuawharoTā-ū-rangi,2023/2/1
NapierlookingtowardsMarineParade fromTiffenPark,ABHurst,giftedbyMrs McKenzie,collectionofHawke’sBay MuseumsTrust,RuawharoTā-ū-rangi, 218a
itsearthquakeeducationofferingstoalign withthelatestscience,culturalnarrativesand emergencypreparednessmessages. Whetheryou’realocaloravisitor,thisisamustsee,andmust-feel,experienceforallages.
Earthquakedamage,HighStreet, Waipawa,purchase,collectionofHawke’s BayMuseumsTrust,RuawharoTā-ū-rangi, 2023/2/8
Comealonganddiscoverhowhistory,science andcommunityresiliencecometogetherat MTG’sShockwaveexhibitionandShakeHouse. Opens28June2025atMTGHawke’sBayTai Ahuriri
Oneofthemoststrikingfeaturesisthebluekitchen.
PlatinumHomesManagingDirector HenryBotha.
NewHomeSalesConsultantKarenCross.
TeAraWaiora: openaccessclinic
NorthumberlandRoadWaipukurauishome toTeAraWairoa,Healthclinic.It’sanopen access,nurseleadclinicthat’sfreeandno appointmentsareneeded.Thismeansthereareno GP’sattachedtotheclinichowever,theyworkwith GP’seitherdirectlyorthroughatelehealthGP. There’savastrangeofservicesprovidedtohelp peopleontheirroadtowellbeing.Thenurseledclinicspecialisesinworkingwithwhānauto understandandimproveillnessessuchasdiabetes, COPD,asthma,childimmunisations,hapumāmā immunisations,andeczemaaswellassexualhealth andbecomingsmokefreeandcaringforpēpi. There’sarangeofstaffincludingfivenurses, anadministrator,ahealthcoach,andahealth promotor.TwostaffrunKaiOrangaprogrammesto helpimprovehealthandlifestyles.
Healthchecksandsexualhealthchecksare available,justwalk-in.Thisincludesaccessto breastscreening,cervicalscreening,STIchecks, immunisationsandthepathwaytobowelscreening. Thestaffhaveconnectionswithmanyservice providerssuchasKāingaOra,RangatahiServices, TaiwhenuaoTamatea,HealthandSocialServices Tamatea,Plunket,theFireService,community connectorsandthecouncil,whichenablesthem toofferawraparoundservicetothecommunity. Allinall,CHBisaresponsivecommunitywith organisationsallworkingtogether.
Forexample,whenreceivingavaccination,the clientmightbeaskedabouttheirhomesituation inpreparationforwinter.Theymayneedcurtains, draughtstoppersorasmokealarmandahome visitcanbearrangedtoassessthesituationand provideappropriatesupportthroughworkingwith otherservices.
Ifapersonisunabletomakeittotheclinic, transportcanbeorganisedortheycanbevisitedat home.There’salsotransportorganisedwhenpeople needmammogramsorfollowuptreatmentsfor breastorcervicalscreening.Theorganisationisvery flexibleandaimstomeettheneedsofeveryclient. TeAraWairoaisanalternativeifpeoplecan’tget anappointmentwiththeirGPingoodtime.They canbeassessed.Theycanhavealookatwound dressings,infectionsorwhatevertheirissueis,and theywilldealwithwhatevertheycanandiffurther assessmentortreatmentisneeded,someonemay
accessPracticePlus,atelehealthandvirtualGP appointmentservice.TheyworkwithGPsinsteadof aGPandclientswillbereferredtotheirownGPif necessary.
TheKaumātuaprogramcoordinatorfacilitates socialroopuinŌtāne,Porangahau,Takapau andWaipukurau.Theycanbepickedup,foodis provided,socialisewithlearningandteachingfrom all.TheKaumātuadecidewhatthey’regoingtodo whetherplayingcards,listeningtoaguestspeaker orhavingawaiata.
MobileclinicsareheldonceamonthinŌtāne, WaipukurauandPorangahau.Servicescould includebloodpressurechecks,cervicalsmearsor checkingkidsforheadlice,schoolsores,whatever isneeded.Ifthere’ssufficientinterest,theycould expandthemobileservicetoWaipawaand Ongaonga.
OpenMondaytoFriday9am-4.30pm, 15NorthumberlandRoad,Waipukurau orphoneuson0800555086
As part of the Government’s Local Water Done Well reform, Hawke’s Bay councils are considering how they can better and more cost-effectively, provide drinking water, wastewater and urban stormwater services. They must consult their communities on their future water services delivery model.
Working together, Central Hawke’s Bay District Council, Hastings District Council, Napier City Council and Wairoa District Council have investigated a number of options and agreed on three final options for your feedback. One option involves joining together as a region, while the other two options involve each council going it alone.
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REGIONAL CCO
PREFERRED OPTION
SINGLE COUNCIL CCO 2
IN-HOUSE DELIVERY
All four councils have identified option 1 as their preferred option.
Through a regional CCO, the region can:
Improve efficiency in water service delivery
Access more borrowing capacity to fund infrastructure upgrades
Ensure the most cost-effective option for communities
This is one of the biggest decisions we will make.
Your views matter.
Have your say at www.hbwater.nz
Committedtoserving ourreturnedandservice personnelandtheirfamilies
ByJanetCastellMNZM
Supportingourcommunity
Letmestartbythankingfolksfor theirgenerosityonPoppyDayin what,formany,areverydifficult times.Ialsotaketheopportunity tothankthoseindividualswho volunteeredascollectorsaswe cannotfunctionwithoutvolunteers. Weareoftenaskedwhathappensto themoneycollectedonPoppyDay. OurRSA,WaipukurauandDistricts, hasaPoppyandWelfareTrust,and allmoniescollectedonPoppyDay goesintothePoppyAccountforuse byreturnedandservicepersonneland theirfamilies.Theproblemweface isidentifyingindividualsinneedor havingthemcomeforwardtoaskfor support.Asaresult,ourPoppyFunds accumulatewhichisnottheaimofthe fund,themoneyistheretobeused. Ifyouknowanyex-servicepersons andortheirfamiliesinneedplease getintouch.Youdonotneedtobe amemberofouroranyotherRSAto receivesupportfromtheRSA. WeareoneofanumberofRSA’s thatsupporttheconceptof“RSA’s withoutBorders”soweactively supportrequestsforfundingatthe DistrictorNationalLevel.Wehave recentlycontributedtotworequests
forfundingforyoungservicepersons whoareundergoingunfundedcancer treatmentsandoneindividualneeding supporttorectifyhealthandsafety issueswithherhome.
TheWelfarefundisavailabletoall RSAmembersandcanbeusedfor communityprojectsthathavea veteranflavour.TheRSAhasbeen involvedinprovidingequipmentfor
theOccupationalTherapydepartment attheTukiTukiMedicalCentre,the purchaseoftwolazyboychairsforthe palliativecareroomandmostrecently threewheelchairsthatwillbemade availableforlocaluse.Thisequipment isavailableforusebyallandmeets aneedwithinourcommunity.The equipmentisveryprofessionally managedbyMelissabutremainsthe propertyoftheRSA.
Severalyearsago,RSAmembers noticedthatthebackgardenatthe TukiTukiMedicalCentrewaslooking alittlesad,sowebegananongoing projecttoregeneratethegarden whichinvolvedrepairofthegazebo, purchaseandinstallationofasolid picnictable,replantingofthegarden andplacementofahedge.Thisyear wereplacedthehedgewithahardier speciesandaddedplantstothe garden.PhilDallimoreandMaureen Curlyaredoingawonderfuljobof maintainingthegardenwhichisused bystaff,patientsandfamilymembers. AsanRSAweremaincommittedto remembranceandareresponsiblefor ANZACDayservicesatWaipukurau,the CemeteryandHautumaRock.Wehave recentlypurchasedplaquesthatare installedinandaroundthememorial alcoveattheWaipukuraMemorialHall. Theseplaquesreflecttheoperations thatNZservicepersonnelhavebeen involvedinsinceVietnam.Iwouldlike tothankAmandaStanleyoftheCHB CouncilandJohnButleroftheRSAfor theworktheyputintothisproject. TheWaipukurauRSAremains committedtosupportingallthosewho haveservedandtheirfamilies.RSA membersmeetattheWaipukurau ClubonaThursdayeveningfrom 4pmonwards.Shouldanyonerequire supportcontactJaneton0272391008.
EventsJune2025
OtaneArtsandCraftExhibition,HigginsonStreet,Otane King’sbirthdayexhibitionandsaleFridayMay301pm-4pm; SaturdayMay3110am-4pm;SundayJune110am-4pm.
ShowcasingArt,Fabric,Paper,Mosaic,Wool&FibreCrafts,Plants,Preserves, RaffleandDevonshireTeas.
RegulareventsatTheKnowledge&LearningHub/ TeHuingaWai,WaipukurauandWaipawaLibrary.
WestpacBankingCommunitySupport
1stWednesdayofeachmonth10am-12pmAdedicatedstaffmemberwilloffer customerssupportwith1:OnlineBanking(Registrations/New)2:BusinessOnline Banking(Registrations/New)3:MakingChangestoSignatories4:General Enquiries5:EducationregardingEasyIDprocess.
JPservice
12-1pmateitherWaipawaLibraryandTeHuingaWaialternatinglocationson Fridays.Checkwebsiteforexactdatesandlocations.
Tea,tartsandcrafts
FirstFridayofthemonth9.30am-12pm.Bringyourcraftingprojectandcome andjoinus.Bringaplatetoshareformorningtea.
WiggleandGiggle
Secondand4thFridaysofthemonthduringschoolterm:10.30am.Thirty minutesofamusic&movementsessionforpre-schoolersfollowedbyatea breakandfreeplay.
Formoreinformationgotowww.chblibrary.nz
Childbirtheducationclasses
BookyourChildbirtheducationclassesnow.AfantasticFREEprogramto helpyouprepareforyourparentingjourneywith6weeklyclasses.These classesincludeanewbornfeedingclassandaclasswithacarseat technician.ClassesarefullyfundedbyCHBParentsCentre.Toregisteremail parentscentrechb@gmail.com
Tuesday,3June6pm-8pm
ThePregnancy&ParentingHub
1CookStreet,Waipukurau
Fabric-a-bracHawke’sBay2025
Saturday14June20259.30am–1.30pm CentralHawke’sBayMunicipalTheatre We’reexcitedtobringyouthesecondHawke’sBayFabric-a-brac! Comealongtodiscovervintageandmodernfabrictreasures,haberdashery, patterns,buttonsandsewingsuppliesforsale,allinaidofCranfordHospice. Thisfabricandsewingmarketisawonderfulmorningout.
Sellingattheevent:Youcanhaveastalltosellyourstash,ordonatefabricto anyCranfordHospiceshopforsaleontheirtable.
PopupCafe:Takeabreakandsitdownwithadrinkandsomethingtoeatfrom thecafewithourtea,coffee,delicioussweettreatsandsausagerolls. Thisisanon-profitevent:proceedsfromdonatedfabrics,stallholderfeesand thepop-upcafegotoCranfordHospice.
Freeentry,goldcoinkohaforHospiceappreciated.Bringcashasmoststalls willbecashonly.
ŌtāneVillageArtisanMarket HigginsonStreet,Otane. 15June(ThirdSundayofthemonth).Wherepersonallyhand-craftedmeets discerningshoppers.9am-1pm.
Forahugerangeofthe latestinallplumbingand bathroomproducts-talkto thefriendlylocalexpertsat HoldersPlumbingPlus!
Puretecfiltersystemsprovidecleargreat tastingwater,removingchlorine,harmful chemicals,taste,odour,sedimentandonsome modelsGairdiaandCryptosporidiumcysts. Purifiedwaterisavailableatthetouchofatapnoluggingbottlesandnorunningout. Allatafractionofthecost!
HoldersPlumbingPlus- Napier (BathroomShowroom&Trade) 118TaradaleRoad,Onekawa,Napier4110 napier@holders.nz 068350864
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Communityconnection andfoodsecurity
Over900peopleaweekvisitThe FoodBasketfreestoresessions inCHBwheretheycantopup theirpantrieswithqualitysurplusfood thathasbeendivertedfromlandfill. InWaipukurauthedoorsareopen everyMonday,WednesdayandFriday from10am-2pm.It’srunbyabout40 volunteerswhoworkrosteredshifts. It’sagreatopportunityforpeopleto comealongandgetinvolved.
Foundedin2017byMelKinganda teamoflocals,theservicehassince expandedandonTuesdaytheyvisit Waipawa,Thursdayistheturnfor TakapauandSaturdayOtane.Local membersofthecommunityrunthis service.
CovidfollowedbyCycloneGabrielle posednewchallenges,butthey managedtocreatenewsolutionsfor accessingfood.Melsaysit’sgreat tobeabletoreduceanxietyduring difficulttimes.Thecycloneaftermath wasahigh-pressureenvironment thatcrystallisedwhatwasimportant andwhatwasn’t.Peopleareworking togethermoresothanbeforethe cyclone.Thecommunitycomes togethertocreatesolutions,Melsays. Originallyfoodthatwouldotherwise bewastedwascollectedfromlocal supermarketsandlocalschipped inwithsurplusgardenproduce. Astheorganisationdevelopedit
becamemembersoftheAotearoa FoodRescueAllianceandtheNZ FoodNetwork.TheNZFoodNetwork distributesfoodsurplusesthroughout NewZealand.CHBreceives considerablesuppliesfromthis source.Forexample,thisweekthere wasalargedeliveryoffrozenchicken andwintersoupsfromgenerous commercialdonors.
ChristinaMcBethatNourishedforNilin Hastingshasbeenasourceofadvice andsupport.Theirserviceissimilarto
theFoodBasketandtheysharefood resources,suchassummerpeaches, withCHB.
However,it’sfarmorethanjusta placewherepeoplecancollectfree fooddestinedforlandfillasthere’s asenseofcamaraderieandpeople connectoveracupofteaandachat. Recipesaresharedandsuggestions onhowtomakefoodstretchfurther. There’sagardeninthegroundsof theWaipukuraubaseandpeoplecan harvestfoodfromhere.Recentlythey hostedagardeningcourseoverfour Fridays.Melandtheteamlookfor opportunitiestohostprojectstobuild foodsecurity.
Thereareotheroccasions,such asChristmas,whentheycome togethertodosomethingspecial.Last Christmastheyprepared300roast chickendinnermealpacksandran aChristmasgiftshopwithdonated toys.AsMelsays,“whenopportunities comeup,we’vegotthepowertodo things.”
Thevolunteersarealsoinvolvedwith KuraKaiwhoseconceptis“whānau cookingforwhānau.”CHBCollege hasachestfreezerwhichhasbeen donatedbyKuraKai.Localvolunteers, inthiscasecollaboratingwithEIT studentsonsite,makemealswhich arestoredinthefreezerforrangatahi totakehomeforwhānaumeals.
LindseyScottcreatinggardensand growingfoodon-siteforthecommunity.
Therearemorecollaborations plannedforthefuturebutthere areissuesregardingfunding.“Asa sectorwearevulnerabletochanges inpolicyandgovernmentpriorities. Theneedisgrowing,andcapability fundingisfading,compoundingfood securityissues.Researchbacksup thevalueandimpactofourwork, andNewZealandersoverwhelmingly supportsustainablegovernment fundingforfoodrescueinBudget 2025.”
OneimaginesthatMelandthe volunteerswillbeabletosuccessfully navigatethefutureandmeetnew challengesheadon.
OperationsLeadEmilyMoorhouse-Aires, left,GeneralManagerMelKing.
CentralRugby&SportsClubpartnerships tostrengthencommunityconnections
CentralHawke’sBayRugby andSportsClubisproudto announceanewpartnership withViolenceFreeCHB,reinforcing theclub’scommitmenttobeingmore thanjustaplacetoplayrugby,it’s aplacewhereourcommunitycan connect,belong,andthrive.
Thispartnershipispartofawider clubkaupapatostandforsomething greaterthanthescoreboard.By aligningwithViolenceFreeCHB,we aretakingactivestepstosupport whānauwellbeing,fosterrespectful relationships,andprovideasafe, inclusiveenvironmentbothonandoff thefield.
Seniorcommitteememberssaythe initiativereflectstheevolvingidentity oftheclubandthegameitself.“We’ve alwaysbeenproudofouron-field culture,butthereallegacywewant tobuildishowweshowupforour peopleoffthefield.Thispartnership givesustheopportunitytoconnect ourplayers,members,andsupporters withsupportnetworksandresources thatcanmakearealdifferencein theirlives.”
CentralRugbyandSportsis undergoingafundamentalshift,one ledbytheyoungergenerationof playerswhoareactivelymovingaway fromthetraditionaldrinkingculture andinsteadembracingasenseof community,professionalism,andpride
inthejersey.Thistransformationis beingshapedbythestrengthofour wahineacrossbothrugbyandnetball, whobringadeepsenseofwhānau thatisfastbecomingthefoundation ofourcultureandidentity.
We’vealsocreatedstrongerand deepertiestoourJuniorRugby whānau,ensuringthatourvalues
carrythrougheverygradeand generation.Ouraimistoprovidea safe,welcomingenvironmentforall, wheretamariki,rangatahi,andtheir whānaufeelsupportedbothonand offthefield.
Indoingso,we’realsodoubling downonourcommitmenttoallour sponsors,localbusinesseswhoback
ourclubnotjustfinancially,butwith heart.Wewantthemtofeelproudto havetheirnamesonourshirts,onour signs,andinourstands.Weoweitto oursupporters,oursponsors,andour widercommunitytonotjusttalkabout ourvalues…..buttolivethem,every day.
Aspartofthiskaupapa,CHBRugby hasintroducedagroupofclub ambassadors,includingwahine leadersCharlieandKahu,whowill actasaccessible,trustedconduits withintheclubtohelpconnect peoplewithsupportwhenthey needit.Theclubalsohopestobring maleambassadorsintothefold, withpeoplelikeClubPresidentSam PringleandRobbieSmithhelpingto elevatethevisibilityandimpactofthe programmeacrossalllevelsofthe club.Therewillbeeventschampioning thiscausesostaytuned.
KiaKotahiTātouhaslongbeenetched intoourcrest.Now,it’stimethatit meansmorethanthat.Thisisabout walkingthetalk,together,asoneclub, onecommunity.
Formoreinformation,ortospeakwith aclubrepresentative,reachoutonour socialplatforms,oratCHBRugby& SportsClubchbrugbyandsportsclub@ gmail.com
Kindregards, CHBRugbyandSportsClubInc
Forover40years,BayTours&ChartershasbeencreatingandconductinggrouptripsandtoursacrossourregionandacrossthecountryforHawke’sBayseniors.FromgreatvalueDay TripstoShowsandMusicalsandMulti-Dayexplorationsofourbeautifulcountry,theTourClubatBayTourscontinuestodeliverfabulousexperiencestailoredtotheseniortraveller.
Ifyou,asaseniorinourcommunity, havebeenthinkingabouthowyou mightexpandyouractivitiesandmeet newpeople,thenNOWisthetime tojoinourTourClubandenjoytime exploringourregionandbeyond.
JoiningaBayToursseniortourgroup takesthestressawayfromtravel andorganisingyourowntrip.Simply choosewhichtouryou’dliketojoin, thensitback,relaxandexperiencethe bestthatNewZealandandHawke’s Bayhastooffer.Everytourincludesfree pickupandreturnrighttoyourdoor,sowe’llpickyouupfromWaipawa, Waipukurau&Otane,onourtoursheadingsouth. Longtimefriendshipsbetweenmembersareformedoneverytourandwe thinkitisbecausetravelbringslike-mindedseniorstogetherwhohavethe samedesiretoenjoylifetothefullestintheirretirementyears.
•FREEMembership–nocosttojoin
•Receiveour6monthlycatalogue containingallourtrips&tours
•Collectionfrom&returntoyourfront dooronalltrips(urban)*
•Trips&tourstailoredforsenior travellers
•Stimulatingdestinations&activities
•Travelwithlike-mindedpeople
•Agreatwaytomakenewfriends
•Over40yearsexperienceinsenior touring
•All-inclusivepricing–nohidden costs
•Premiumseatingatshows
•Professional,caringdrivers&tour hosts
•Ourownfleetofqualityvehicles
ASelectionofourUpcomingTours
•FeildingCraftMarket 7thJune2025
•TranzAlpine 17th–23rdJune2025
•ExploringFiordland’s Finest3rd–10th August2025
•MammaMiaMusical –Wellington16th–17thAugust2025
•CruiseFiji’sYasawa Islands4th–12th September2025
•WOW#1–Wellington 20th-21st September2025
•WOW#2–Wellington 27th–28th September2025
•Molesworth& RainbowStations &More6th–10th October2025
•HurunuiGarden Festival13th–25th November2025
•MarlboroughSounds –AnExploration 2nd–9th December2025
Fallinloveatfirstsight:puppiesreadyfor adoptionfromRuahineAnimalRescue
Waipukurau,May2025
Readytomeetyournewbestfriend?RuahineAnimalRescueisexcitedto introducefourirresistible18-week-oldHeadingDog/BorderColliecross puppieslookingforlovingforeverhomes.Thesepupsareburstingwith personality,cuddles,andtailwags-andwe’reprettysureit’llbeloveatfirstsight whenyoumeetthem!
Whetheryou’reafteraloyalcuddlecompanionoranenergeticadventurebuddy,
Mollie–thegentlesweetheart
Molliewillmeltyourheart.With hercalm,soulfuleyesandlovefor snuggles,she’sthekindofpupwho willquietlyclimbintoyourlapandstay there,soakingupeverybitofaffection. Mollieisgreatwithkidsandhasa specialfondnessforwaterplay.She’s notmadeforhigh-energyworking roles,butshe’sperfectforapeaceful, lovinghomewhereshecanthrive.
Bolt–theboldexplorer
Boltisbold,clever,andfullof confidence.He’scuriousandquick tolearn,especiallybywatchinghis fostersisterandfollowingherlead. He’sprovingtobetrafficsavvy–lying downcalmlywhencarsapproachand waitinguntiltheypass-andisalready dogdoortrained,makingtoilettime easy.Bolthasaplayfulspiritbutasoft heart,showingagentlenaturewithkids andevenkittens.Withhismixofenergy andaffection,he’sreadytobealoyal andlovingadditiontotherighthome.
there’sapupforyouinthisplayful,people-lovingbunch. Eachpupisvaccinated,registered,andwillbedesexedwhenoldenough. Butmostimportantly,they’rereadytomeetYOU. Learnmoreatwww.ruahineanimalrescue.co.nz/adopt-me Orcalluson0204887276tobookameet-and-greetbecauseonceyoulookinto thoseeyes,itwillbeallover.Yournewbestfriendiswaiting! Thesepupswon’tbewaitinglong-socomeandseewhostealsyourheart!
Trevor–thefearlessfun-lover
ThephotoshowsTrevandBenji. Trevorischeeky,clever,andfull ofspark.Heleapsintolifewith enthusiasm,makingeverydayan adventure.He’svocal,curious,and thrivesinanenvironmentthatkeeps himmentallyengaged.Trevorhas shownagentlesidearoundchildren andrescuekittens,makinghima greatall-rounderforafamilyorfarm home.
Benji–thesocialbutterfly
Sweet,snugglyBenjiisabundleof joy.Withawaggingtailandlovefor everyonehemeets(humans,dogs, cats,younameit),Benjiisarayof sunshine.He’salreadypickingup basiccommands,iscratetrained, andreadytogrowintotheloving, loyalcompanioneverydogdreamsof becoming.
MusicalAllsorts
TheCentralHawke’sBayConcertChoirhaveAll Sortsonthego!ConductorJennyCrosssays thateveryitemintheirupcomingprogramme hasaconnectionwiththeletterA.“Ourprogramme includesBillyJoel’sbeautifulsong‘AndSoItGoes’, thespectacular‘Adiemus’byKarlJenkins,andof course,‘AndtheGlory’fromHandel’sMessiah. Inkeepingwiththetheme,thisyear’sconcert featuresavarietyofitemsbychoirmembers.
ChelseaAndrewsandBradSeymoursing‘AllIask ofYou’,NicolaHarrisonplaystheflute,BobCross singsanumberfromthe1930sandthere’sadouble quartetandatenorsgroup.“Ourchoirhasastrong tenorsection,”saysJenny,“Theyalsoenjoysinging asacloseharmonygroup.”
DiJeromsonisthepianoaccompanistalongwith HilaryMortonandKathFletchersharingconducting andplayingtheStMary’spipeorgan.StMary’s Consortwillperform,andchoirmembersfeatureas soloiststhroughouttheprogramme.
MusicalAllsortsisonSunday15Juneat2.00pm andMonday16Juneat7.30pmatStMary’sChurch inWaipukurau.Ticketsare$10peradultand schoolagechildrenarefree.Ticketscanbeprepurchasedfromchoirmembersorcashsalesat thedoor.
“Wehavekeptourticketpricelow,”saysJenny.“Our audiencesarealwaysappreciative,andweare lookingforwardtoavariedandenjoyableconcert!”
Hawke’sBay Netball
CHBJulyholidayprogramme -Monday30June -Tuesday1July -Wednesday2July
Venue: CentralinesNetballCourts, Waipukurau
Time: 9am-3pm
Cost: 1Day-$50
2Days-$100
3Days-$135
Registernow-registrationsclose22June www.hawkesbaynetball.co.nz/ holidayprogramme
Formoreinformation: playerdevelopment@hbnetball.co.nz
Someofthechoirmemberswhoperformedatlastyear’sSingFestinHastings.
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