Tararua
‘Doc’ hangs up his boots
By Leanne Warr
Dennis ‘Doc’ Dougherty, like many Kiwis, loves rugby
It was in the 1970s when Doc first started playing what has long been considered our national game
He says his brother was playing for Konini, then went off to army training but when he came back, they didn’t have a junior team
“He’d gone down the previous year playing Eketahuna, so I just followed him, basically ”
Doc, who lives in Mangatainoka, went on to play for seniors and then contemplated becoming a referee
Then he was asked to help out the coach of the Eketahuna colts team, who had broken his leg
“When that came right, he carried on playing for the seniors the following year and I took over with Tony Foreman ”
Doc’s son was playing JAB junior rugby in Pahiatua, at the old fields in Halls Road
So he began coaching the juniors as well, but splitting his time between the colts and the younger players was a little challenging, especially because the family only had one car
“The young fellas were finishing at 11 30 and I had to be in Martinborough by [about] 1pm ”
So Doc took a break from coaching, until 1996 when he was rung by another coach and asked if he could come back
Then he joined the Eketahuna Rugby Club committee and just “stayed
on it”, initially as vice president then serving as president
He regards it as a team effort
“I was just the one in the firing line if it went wrong and got the kudos if it went right, but they were the ones that were doing the work ”
Doc has enjoyed his time, both as coach and on the committee
“You just do your job and do your best and what you think’s right.”
He says years later he might meet some of the boys from the team and only then fully understand what a difference he’s made to them
There have been some funny moments in his time, including the time he sent the boys out to do their training on a dark night
He says he went out onto the field looking for them, finding two other groups and did a complete loop of the field before getting back to the changing rooms to see their cars taking off
“They’d hid round the corner and then when I went out, they went in to shower and were off to the pub ”
The Eketahuna community held ‘Doc Day’ last month to celebrate Doc and thank him for his more than 50 years of service to the rugby club
Doc says some of the boys he’d coached or played with came back for the event to reconnect with the club and mates they hadn’t played with or seen for a while
“I was humbled and pleased that they thought enough to come back,” he says.
“It was like a reunion, really ”
Doc maintains that he’s never done it for the glory and he’s got a great deal of satisfaction from it
“We always had a good relationship with the community and always tried
to foster it in any way he could.”
He might have hung up his boots, but he won’t be idle, continuing to work on the grounds at the Tui Brewery and catching up with reading
Dennis ‘Doc’ Dougherty was given a rugby shirt as a thank you for his six decades with the Eketahuna Rugby Club.
Police warning for Woodville residents
Tararua Police have issued a warning for Woodville residents following reports of two men soliciting work in the area
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Constable Mark Pearce said a number of reports had been received of two men in a white van and white truck knocking on doors and offering to do odd jobs or yard work
It was alleged they had been pressuring residents to pay large sums of cash
“In most situations, it’s reported that they have taken advantage of elderly or vulnerable people,” Pearce said “We would like to remind residents to be extremely cautious when accepting offers of work from people they don’t know who haven’t come through a legitimate company, particularly if they have come to your door with no notice
“Those with elderly relatives in the area should also consider having conversations with them to help keep them safe ”
Anyone who saw suspicious activity in their neighbourhood, or who had experienced this type of behaviour, was asked to report it immediately through 105, quoting reference number 250710/2589
Wheat bags made for Hospice
When a call went out for a local in hospice who needed a wheat bag, Tararua College teacher Tania McQueen-Davies took up the charge
Tania was asked by Eketahuna residents Callum and Joy McNiel, if she could make a wheat bag for Callum, who at the time was an in-patient at Arohanui Hospice
The hospice was short of the bags and needed donations
Over two days, 24 Year 8 students from Eketahuna, Pahiatua and St Anthony’s Primary Schools were invited to attend a bonus day at Bush Primary Technology to sew the bags, making three wheat bags each – two of which would be donated to the hospice
Tania says in total 50 wheat bags were to be delivered to hospice
She says the fabric was donated by Leanne Warr and Farmlands pitched in by reducing the cost of the wheat
“These students should be very proud of their achievements A fabulous donation ”
Students from local primary schools show the wheat bags they made
Tracey Collis seeks
Tararua District Mayor
Tararua District Mayor Tracey Collis has confirmed she will seek a fourth term in this year ’ s local government elections
First elected to the mayoralty in 2016, after serving three years as a district councillor, Collis said she had led the district through a decade marked by both disruption and progress - from the COVID-19 pandemic and 17 storm events to population growth and the opening of Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū-Tararua Highway
She said her leadership during Cyclone Gabrielle assisted in securing more than $80 million in government support while essential services remained operating
“In every challenge we ’ ve faced, I’ve focused on keeping people safe, keeping services running, and making sure our district is in a strong position to recover and grow
”
Collis pointed to major infrastructure gains, such as the new highway and Route 52, as essential to supporting growth while maintaining local access to services
She said she had built healthy relationships with central government and neighbouring councils to secure practical wins, including increasing the NZTA co-funding rate for Tararua district roads from 69 to 73 cents per dollar That shift saved ratepayers mil-
lions of dollars
The coming term would be important with councils facing major changes to how they operated under upcoming water services, resource management and building law reforms
“These reforms are significant for our communities,” Collis said “I will communicate these decisions effectively and continue to drive for affordability and efficient service delivery, as I have always done.
“We’ve made real progress by working together - and we ’ ve done it without pushing costs unfairly onto our people I’ve focused on securing outside funding wherever possible and finding smart, responsible ways to deliver more with what we ’ ve got.”
Collis and husband Mike farmed together for 17 years at Eketāhuna after winning Manawatū Horowhenua Sharemilker of the Year in 2003
She said when poor One Plan policy threatened the farming community, she got involved in politics to effect change
“Thirty-five years of farming provides real experience with water systems and regulation that serves me well as mayor ”
However, Collis’ tenure had not been without its critics.
She said she understood there were affordability concerns for residents
Collis in
“We constantly ask: who benefits from each service, who pays and how do we fund it fairly?”
The reality was that to genuine cut costs, service levels needed to change, which were always tough decisions when council aimed to be fair.
Collis said the rating system needed to be examined to make sure it was still fair and equitable
“With many on fixed incomes struggling with cost-of-living pressures, I understand the frustration.”
She said the challenge was ensuring
the correct information reached people
“It’s easy to criticise from the sidelines but making tough decisions around the council table while balancing everyone ’ s needs takes real commitment.”
She was recently ranked among New Zealand’s top ten mayors in a national public survey by the Taxpayers’ Union
“I’ve stood alongside our people through good seasons and tough ones, and I’ll keep turning up, listening and doing the work.”
Tracey
2023 at a special King’s coronation celebration with former beefeater Patrick Nolan – one of many duties she has performed as mayor.
DANNEVIRKE HIGH SCHOOL
Matariki Celebrations
On Thursday, June 19th, Dannevirke High School celebrated Matariki with a special event In our previous newspaper page, we highlighted the house results from the waiata competition Today, we focus on the hard work that went into preparing the kai for the school on that day
For lunch, we were treated to a delicious meal featuring both hāngī and boil-up Some of our senior students Roxy McRae, Taranaki Nepe-Apatu, Paora Peeti, Zoe Smith and Dejah Te Ture played a huge role in ensuring the entire school was fed. They worked alongside our wonderful wharekai staff to make it all happen It was a fantastic way to begin our afternoon of embracing Matariki
Barista Courses
Throughout the year, several students have completed Barista courses, earning 4 NCEA Level 2 credits As part of the course, students are required to prepare five beverages within 20 minutes, including at least one espresso-style drink, one milk-based option, and one made with alternative milk This program not only helps students achieve academically but also equips them with valuable skills for the future as well as the opportunity to taste test everything they make
This course will continue to be offered to students throughout the remainder of the year
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Last term, the Level 3 Physical Education students have been learning about and applying contemporary leadership principles They have been working with Year 9 and 10 students through two different sporting contexts and reflecting on the implementation of the leadership principles The senior and junior students have enjoyed the opportunity to learn and work together!
Above left: Dresden Berkhan carefully pours coffee, careful not to spill a drop
Above right: Jamie Kennington presses coffee into the portafilter during the school’s barista course.
Dannevirke women’s bowling team off to national champs
By Leanne Warr
Four women from Dannevirke will be winging their way down to Dunedin to compete with teams around the country
The Awesome Foursum, a team from Dannevirke Bowling Club, earned their place in the Bowls New Zealand Champion of Champion women ’ s fours tournament, being held August 1-3
Colleen McCutcheon says initially they weren’t sure they would be able to go
But thanks to support from the Dannevirke community, including a quiz night, Dannevirke Host Lions, Tararua District Council and the Services and Citizens Club, they will be heading down on July 31
“The experience is just going to be absolutely amazing,” Colleen says
The final for the Manawatu championship was held in May, following two rounds played at Foxton Beach in April
But the team – Colleen, Kerri Gundersen, Judy Brown and Nuala Coldstream, never expected to win, especially considering it was their first time playing together
“It’s a funny game It’s very unpredictable ”
At one point, they were 11 points to 2 down and it was thought if they could just score in the next end so the opposing team wouldn’t get too far ahead.
Then the Dannevirke team picked up a three, with Colleen wondering if that threw their opponents a bit
“We just came back at them and we were one down going into the last end ”
They managed to get two to win it, with the opposing team’s skip missing their two bowls.
“We thought, oh they’re not going to miss this, but they both did
“It was a bit of a shock ”
Colleen says they will play qualifying rounds on the Friday and Saturday and if they qualify, they will play again on the Sunday.
“We’ll just go from there and see what happens ”
She says regardless of what happens, she feels it will an amazing experience for all of them
The ‘Foursum’ are grateful for the support from the community.
The winning team on the quiz night chose to donate their winnings to help with costs of getting down to Dunedin
“It’s just been quite overwhelming,” says Colleen, adding that if nothing else, the team will make sure people know they’re from Dannevirke.
As for whether they win or lose at the national championship, she’s still happy that they won the Manawatu one
“It’s something that doesn’t happen very often,” she says “It’s very hard to do ”
Dannevirke Bowling Club has been
runner up before, so it was special to have won this one, especially as they were playing North End on their home ground, which she thought would be an advantage for the other team
“But it’s just the way the game goes. We don’t think they could quite believe it either
“As a bowler said to me years ago, you win these things, you ’ ve got the title
“It doesn’t matter if you don’t do it ever again, nobody can take it away from you. ”
The team after having won the trophy in the Manawatu championship – the Copthorne COC Fours Nuala Coldstream, Kerri Gundersen, Nuala Coldstream, Judy Brown and Colleen McCutcheon
‘Joining the dots’ to fight hunger
RURAL CHARITY: A group is helping farmers donate milk and meat to foodbanks across NZ, writes Steve Edwards
Afarmer-led initiative is helping feed the needy across the country
Meet the Need is now in its fifth year of “joining the dots between farmers who want to donate milk, meat, or money to foodbanks and similar community groups
Just one litre of milk can provide four serves of dairy for someone in need general manager Zellara
Holden said
“Around 2.4% of New Zealand’s total milk production is required to feed our whole country per year.
“If dairy farmers could donate one litre per cow, every year, we could all help change the face of food insecurity in this country by giving important nutrients to those bearing the brunt of food insecurity
It s the collective that makes a difference, and together we have the power to nourish New Zealanders who need it most.”
Holden said produce, in the form of mince and milk, was donated by farmers and put into the hands of those already on the “front lines of food insecurity” in this country foodbanks and community groups
“Foodbanks already know the needs of their local community, and it’s through them that mince and milk is given to families that need it.”
Through its partnerships with Fonterra and Miraka, donated milk is processed and distributed
Likewise, Holden said Silver Fern Farms played a crucial role in turning donated livestock cattle, sheep, or deer into premium-quality mince
“Meat is one of the most requested items by foodbanks as it is often an expense that families in need cannot afford.”
Balanced meals
Holden said the inclusion of meat in food parcels helped families enjoy balanced meals they would otherwise go without, stretched their food supplies, and provided essential protein.
The feedback from foodbanks is one of immense gratitude, with many calling the inclusion of quality protein “a game changer”.
“We know that being able to provide meat into our food parcels is literally changing people’s lives, giving them nutrition that they are miss-
If dairy farmers could donate one litre per cow, every year, we could all help change the face of food insecurity in this country by giving important nutrients to those bearing the brunt of food insecurity.
ing out on otherwise.”
She said that, by regularly including meat in food parcels, these donations helped address nutritional gaps and improve the overall health of recipients, ensuring individuals, families, and communities have access to nourishing meals.
Since its formation, Meet the Need has supplied 2.1 million mince and milk meals to families in need and supported over 130 foodbanks and community organisations nationwide.
However, there is a waiting list of a similar number
Matamata Community Foodbank is one of those on board with the programme.
Co-ordinator Janene Wilcox said the quality of food was great and those from the Meet the Need organisation were very easy to deal with.
The long-lasting UHT milk met everyone’s circumstances, she said.
Zellara Holden , Meet the Need
“We are truly grateful.”
About 2000 farmers have been involved in Meet the Need since it was initiated, Holden said.
But, with more support, the organisation can further its mission to ensure no New Zealander goes hungry.
Volunteers wanted
Meet the Need is also on the lookout for volunteers to help achieve its goals through a Champion programme.
Holden said this was an opportunity for people across the country to become involved with Meat the Need, drive donations and, most importantly, help fill the fridges and freezers of their local food banks.
Champions represent the charity at events and field days, look for donation-giving opportunities and network with farmers.
Coast & Country News caught up
with Matamata Champion Georgie van Heuven at the Meet the Need site covered by Holden and stakeholder liaison Danielle Williams at the recent NZ Dairy Expo in Matamata.
Van Heuven, a 50:50 sharemilker with husband Glenn, said she learnt about Meet the Need online two years ago.
“We get a lot of requests for sponsorship or donations, but felt that this is such a great initiative.”
The van Heuvens donated via the Meet the Need website and have continued to support the programme.
She said she went on to become a Champion to raise awareness about Meet the Need among farmers and rural businesses in the Matamata area.
“It’s really not asking a lot, with 100% of what is given going to the foodbank.”
Van Heuven said she was inducted into Meet the Need and given the tools and support she needed to be a Champion.
Along with NZ Dairy Expo, she has also promoted the charity via Farm Source Matamata.
Farmers have options to choose which month to donate and do a oneoff or a recurring milk donation.
Donations can be made through the Meet the Need website, while rural businesses can also back the initiative by joining the host organisation’s Rural Business Supporters’ Scheme. ■
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From left, Meet the Need general manager Zellara Holden: Meet the Need stakeholder liaison Danielle Williams (left) with Matamata Champion Georgie van Heuven at the NZ Dairy Expo.
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Rangitīkei town Marton set for new trial treatment plant to combat poor water quality
Rangitīkei District Council is setting up a new trial treatment plant in an effort to improve Marton’s water quality
The council has drilled a new bore at the Tūtaenui Reservoir but will need to finalise how the water will be safely treated before flowing into the community’s taps
A bore is a narrow, drilled hole or well that provides access to groundwater
The Rangitīkei town has had water quality issues for years because of the high levels of manganese (a common mineral) and geosmin (produced by algae) in its surrounding water
Marton residents have been relying on trucked water twice a week due to the taste and smell issues of the water supply
The council had hoped to have the trial plant in place earlier this year but finalising tests on the existing Tūtaenui bore water had taken longer than expected
The final treatment solution will have to be able to treat a blend of the new bore at the Marton Dams and the Tūtaenui bore
Assets and infrastructure group manager Arno Benadie said there were often significant drawbacks or regular issues that councils across New Zealand dealt with around water supply.
“The system we ’ re trialling has the potential to deliver really strong re-
sults and provide the consistency that Marton’s water supply has lacked over the years, ” Benadie said
The direct nanofiltration system uses nanofiltration membranes to remove unwanted chemicals, hardness and pathogens from water in one pass Its design is energy-efficient and lowwaste
Guaranteed Flow Systems managing director Peter Leitch said the system was “really innovative ”
“The membrane process is already well-proven overseas in water bottling and industrial reuse plants, and we ’ re excited that this is the first municipal drinking water trial in New Zealand,” Leitch said
“By pairing this accepted technology with innovative engineering, the Marton plant is aiming to drop its energy and chemical use to industry-leading lows ”
Benadie said the new system would not be fully operational in time for spring and summer.
“Finding the right technology for
Marton’s water, which needs to balance affordability with efficient performance and longevity, has been a challenge,” Benadie said
“It’s been years of testing and learning - progress hasn’t stopped, but it’s taken more time to get right than we aimed for
“We know the delays have been frustrating for our community but we want to do this once, and do it well We’re really excited about what we ’ re seeing in this next-gen technology and we want Marton to benefit from it ”
The trial plant will need a week to set up and, once it is running, in-depth testing will take place over eight to1 2 weeks
“This project is progressing as a matter of urgency, ” Benadie said.
“We want to make sure that Marton’s new water system delivers what residents deserve and expect from their drinking water ” Council staff are working on ways to support Marton residents over spring and summer.
Brackenbury Gallery opens for business in Woodville
By Dave Murdoch
“The time has come to downsize,” says Turia Brackenbury as she welcomed invited guests to the opening of the new Brackenbury Gallery in Woodville
She was speaking in what used to be the public bar of the old Railway Hotel – not that you would recognise even a vestige of it because the old hotel has been transformed over 20 years by Turia and her partner Malcolm Stuart into a family home big enough to cater for a blended family up to 14 in number over the time
“Nothing here is in its original state,” Malcolm says, describing the massive changes which took place room by room in a real labour of love for both of them
Each room was stunningly adorned with mostly New Zealand art purchased over the years and displayed with great panache and style.
Now though the home of 20 years is a bit empty as family has grown up and left and the couple has decided to put selected pieces from their rooms up for sale
They have been encouraged particularly by Elspeth Atkinson, an art tutor and ex-teacher who formed a “Group of 24” following REAP courses she ran
This group has stuck together and six months ago Elspeth persuaded Turia and Malcolm to host their Wednesday painting sessions.
With their support Turia and Malcolm hatched the plan for a gallery which they hoped would see their art “ go to appreciative homes”
Work by the Group of 24 is also on display for sale
A specially invited guest was honoured at the opening when 14-year old Keanu Kawau was thanked by Woodville RSA Past President Ian Daily for his painting of poppies gifted during the Covid Lockdown Turia was one of the first recipients and wanted Keanu’s generosity recognised. His paintings appear each Anzac Day as the 21 recipients appreciate his work
The Brackenbury Gallery of Fine and Applied Arts is open Saturday to Tuesday from 10am-5pm Malcolm can be contacted on 06 376 5080
Entertainer to be at Old Dairy Factory
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Chris will be bringing his talent to Norsewood to perform at the Old Dairy Factory on July 27
His first foray into entertaining was being taken under the wing of Lou Clauson, who was once part of a musical comedy duo that began in the 1950s, according to vac org nz
He sings in a variety of genres from rock ‘ n ’ roll to classic soul
He was awarded the New Zealand Scroll of Honour for his dedication and contribution to the entertainment industry and received the NZ Comedy Award and Top Male
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Chris is also a member of the Howie Morrison Jnr showband but is working with Waatea Music to focus on his solo career
Chris Powley started entertaining at age nine.
Turia Brackenbury welcomes invited guests on Saturday night at the Gallery’s opening.
Beautiful pottery was displayed for sale but not the glass.
Stunning paintings and even a Chinese Warrior are for sale.
Keanu Kawau is thanked by Woodville RSA Past President Ian Daily for his painting of poppies gifted during the Covid Lockdown
Invited guests dined in style with art for sale around every corner
antique fabric and lace marks 33 years trading
By John Preston
When Nikki O’Leary mentioned the 30 years, we’ve been trading, Peter had been so sick and his 80th birthday in jeopardy, I’d forgotten the milestone and it crept up to 33 years without celebration.
It’s been a very rewarding and successful journey seeing young girls become mothers themselves and moving through life Peter passed away over two years ago, so it’s been over to me to continue alone, which initially did not come easily I still enjoy it immensely and my knowledge is unparalleled. I want to commit to staying in Woodville but with breaks overseas to source our unique brand of high-end fashion.
Peter and I were together for 43 years and have four sons between us, but it’s been the granddaughters who we adore and are keen to keep the business alive Their new buzz words are “Oh, Poppa I need a new dress” and I’m happy to oblige When Peter could no longer travel 10-yearold Petra got two buying trips to LA then Chicago and Canada. Her father also undertook a return trip to Poland as I now need a second person with the luggage due to my age
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP:
Elisha in an award winning, designed in Woodville, outfit at the P!nk concert.
John with Petra. Masouru packed and muscleman tossing the bags in Poland. Petra in a designer Alexander Henry Woodville dress at ZZ Top.
Ironically, we came to Woodville to retire but found the shop reinvented itself and is now more iconic than it was in Onehunga. I’ve still been breaking fresh ground at major markets like the Kumeu Hotrod Show and Feilding Craft Market. Sales were excellent but it’s too much for me alone with me fracturing a shoulder recently Also, with more overseas forays in the pipeline I am hopeful of uncovering a Woodville local to assist as some things I can’t manage alone The offer’s there for the right person.
Insofar as a 33-year celebration John is planning a fashion parade and an interactive art deco painting exhibition for young artists as a fashion parade was our very first promotion back in 1992. Explains John, I try to teach young people to challenge themselves because it gives self-confidence in life A catwalk brushes off their shyness John has several artists as pupils including granddaughters, cousins etc, so no shortage of slaves to fashion but can accommodate others upon request. I try to be inclusive
John has also designed a range of Woodville fabrics of his own as he sees a gap in the market. He hopes they will be out later in the year under the label Joao Victor
Dannevirke holds very successful
netball tournament
By Dave Murdoch
Close to 20 netball teams came from around the region to Dannevirke last month to play at the annual Viking Tournament
grade
Others came over the new highway from Feilding, Whanganui and Palmerston North making it close to 20 teams altogether – 11 in the Under 14 grade and the rest in the Year 7-8
One team from Maidstone Intermediate travelling the furthest leaving Upper Hutt at 6am in the fog to travel the Wairarapa in beautiful sunshine and compete in perfect playing conditions at the tournament
Four courts were in full use from 10am playing 20-minute games before meeting in the finals in the afternoon.
Dannevirke fielded four teams – the Under 14 Representative team which came third against very strong competition and three Year 7-8 teams Dan-
nevirke Gold, Black and Development which finished up first, second and fifth It was a great result and all teams benefitted from the experience of tournament play
The tournament ran faultlessly and teams returned home promising to come again
Hawke’s Bay Hawks clinic for Dannevirke Junior Basketballers
By Dave Murdoch
Dannevirke junior basketballers were hugely privileged to experience a coaching clinic when most of the current Hawke’s Bay Hawks visited Dannevirke
Schools were invited to send their players along during the visit last month and the locals were fully occupied learning the key skills which they loved it because many of the activities were competitive
Hawks General Manager Jarrod Kenny said his team likes to help coach junior sides in Hawke’s Bay during the week between games, obviously the focus being on Napier and Hastings but he said it was good to travel further, Wairoa gaining a visit two weeks ago and now Dannevirke
He said after a good start to the season the Hawks have found it tough going due to injuries and having two key players - Jackson Ball and Kahu Treacher (both raised locally) - repre-
senting New Zealand at the World Under-19 tournament in Switzerland
Dannevirke coaches said the junior basketball had blossomed in recent years playing in term one and term four so as not to clash with the other major winter sports They keep the development teams in training in terms two and three because of regional tournaments - the Dannevirke Under Sixteens played their tournament in Napier over Kings Birthday weekend and the Under Fourteens are to play in October at Napier
Warren Brausch owner of AWE McNicol Transport was present as the chief sponsor and he said he was happy to support the Hawks because they give so much back to the local sport by visits such as this
The skills learnt are passing on to the Dannevirke High School which has resurrected the school’s traditional teams this year The Danes, The Valkyries and Meteors.
The Hawke’s Bay Hawks with their adoring junior basketball fans in the Dannevirke Stadium on Tuesday June 25.
The Under 14 Dannevirke Netball team which came third out of 11.
Dannevirke Black playing Pahiatua in the Year 7-8 grade.
Dannevirke Gold and Monrad Intermediate from Palmerston North after their Year 7-8 game.
Dannevirke Under 14 Reps in action against Manawatu Kia Maia.
Dannevirke hosts eight Tararua Junior Football Teams
has 150 players this year
Tararua has 18 teams in its top two age-grades 12 in the seven-aside (age 7-10) and six in the senior age (age 1113) grade playing nine-aside with half the teams coming from Dannevirke, Woodville and Pahiatua providing the rest
There are also large numbers in the “First Kicks” (aged 4-6) who learn skills and play earlier in the morning
Each week the seven-aside and nine-aside games are played inter-town from 10 30 am in a carefully organised roster.
Dannevirke has the largest number of players with approximately 150 this year, President Rob Buddle saying there has been tremendous growth in the last few years, matched by the other towns
It was great to see four games going on at the Dannevirke Domain last month, with players in bright uniforms, teams sponsored by local businesses and large numbers of parents and grandparents out to watch
Each year two towns get to host seven-aside and nine-aside tournaments
Dannevirke’s is hosting the sevenaside tournament on July 26 when there will be 12 teams and Pahiatua hosts the nine-aside on August 9
Dannevirke Junior Rested Rifle club successful season
By Ruth McNair
Dannevirke Junior Rested Rifle Club had a very busy season with fifteen keen participants and some great results ending in a prize-giving on June 24 The competition was shot over 8 nights in Term 2 during which there were many skills learnt including sight picture, trigger release, position, follow through and focus
Winners of the different trophies were:
Junior Rested Rifle Champion –Mason Prenter
Junior Rested Rifle 2nd – Nate Phillips
Junior Rested Rifle 3rd – Ella Blacklaws
Animal Target Champion – Harry Blacklaws
Animal Target 2nd – Grayson Cammock
Animal Target 3rd – Mason Prenter
Most Improved Junior Rested Rifle– Layne Baker/Pippa Charmley
Top Tyro Junior Rested Rifle (first year shooter) – Lucas Falconer
Interclub Top Score – Mason Prenter
Final prizegiving also involves the annual kid vs adult competition and pleased to say the adults won! It is a way of thanking the adults as the kids can’t come along unless accompanied by an adult.
A special piece of excitement recently occurred our shooters realised just how good they were Our local team of Mason, Ella, Harry and Lucas travelled to the Ruahine Club at Ashley Clinton for the Southern Hawkes Bay Rested Rifle Competition and took out a win against the Ruahine Club and Norsewood juniors.
Participation Certificates for the 15 shooters over the whole season went to:
Mason Prenter, Grayson Cammock, Cooper Charmley, Nate Phillips, Jack Haycock, Pippa Charmley, Lane Paewai, Lucas Falconer, Josh Heald, Jahzarius Paikea, Rocky Michie, Reid Gibbard, Harry Blacklaws, Ella Blacklaws, Layne Baker.
Trophy winners for 2025.
The participants for 2025 – see list, on left.
Dannevirke
Pahiatua Beale Trucking and Dannevirke Scanpower fought out a fast-moving 9-aside game.
Dannevirke’s KB Ford (yellow) had a close tussle with Dannevirke Visique in a 7-aside game.
Dannevirke’s MCI (Black) and Drive Thunder showed great skills for a 7-aside game
Dannevirke Pharmacy (yellow) took on Howell Plumbing in an exciting 9-aside game.
Courtenay Le Cheminant and Reid Gibbard on the range
Lucas Falconer and Gregg Cottrell share the mound
Pahiatua’s got talent
It was a full house at the Regent in Pahiatua when the ‘stars’ came out Pahiatua Repertory Society hosted the Stars in their Eyes event last month and Tararua District Councillor Scott Gilmore “had the honour of being one of the judges”
“It was a tough gig,” he says
“The talent on display was seriously impressive ”
Alongside the contestants there were performances from Pahiatua School with the Jazz Dance team and Contemporary Dance team and a special appearance by Lincoln Waikato as Benson Boon, who was too young to be judged but deemed “ one to watch”
Scott says during the evening there were “ awesome renditions” of Defying Gravity, Someone to Love, Love Me Anyway, Up Where We Belong, When We Were Young, Wonderwall, River Road and Beautiful Things
First place went to Tania McKay as Adele, and her version of When We Were Young brought the house down, Scott says
Nicky Wuts took second place as Crystal Gayle with River Road, in what he says was a great performance, not even letting a couple of sound hitches throw her
Myah Snow was third with her take on Freddie Mercury singing Somebody to Love.
“It’s no small thing for her to tackle a voice like that but she brought all the energy and presence you’d expect from Freddie “There’s no doubt about it – Pahiatua’s got talent ”
Tyler Hutchinson appeared as Liam Gallagher from Oasis, singing Wonderwall.
Myah Snow had a great take as Freddie Mercury singing Somebody to Love Nicky Wuts was Crystal Gayle
Local Classifieds
Death
LIDINGTON, Beverley June (nee Hale).
Beverley passed away in Napier on 12 July 2025, aged 88 years Much loved wife of the late Harry Mother and mother-in-law of Vicki and Harry, Tracey and Anthony, and Stephanie and Bruce. Gran of Sophie and Alex, Georgia and Tipa, Fergus, Thomas (deceased) and Kate, and GreatGran of Lucy and Harry Vicki, Tracey and Stephanie would especially like to thank the management and staff of the Taradale Masonic Rest Home and Hospital for their sensitivity and wonderful care of Bev, and for their guidance over the past few weeks
A memorial service for Bev has been held Messages to the Lidington Family, C/o PO Box 439, Napier 4140
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Public Notices
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2025
The Annual General Meeting of the Dannevirke Services & Citizens Club will be held on Sunday 27th July 2025 at 2.30pm.
Business:
Confirmation of Minutes of 2024 AGM Officers for 2025/26
(No election required)
Presentation of Annual Accounts
Adoption of new constitution
Election of Auditor
Subscriptions
General Business
J Jones
Secretary/Manager
CALF feeding job
Twice a day AugSept Woodville. Ph: 027 424 5676 for further details
Farm Work Available DAIRY farm work available. 300 cows, Aug-Sept Woodville. No accommodation Ph: 027 424 5676 for further details
DANNEVIRKE COMMUNITY VEHICLE TRUST
Annual General Meeting will take place on
Tuesday, 12 August 2025 at 7pm
Tararua REAP
15 Gordon Street, Dannevirke
All Welcome
July 2025 Grant Round
Applications are invited from interested parties to apply for a Grant from the Waireka CommunityTrust Grants are awarded six monthly.
Under the Trust Deed dated 11 June 2008 the Trustees have the discretion to consider the allocation of funds for Charitable purposes which will benefit the community comprising the districts known as the counties and boroughs of Pahiatua, Eketahuna and Woodville.
All applications must reach our office by Friday, 8 August 2025 no later than 5:00pm on the official application form.
To lodge an application please go to www.wairekacommunitytrust.org.nz and complete the online application form –alternatively please contact:
Waireka Community Trust C/o BDO Manawatu Limited
32 Amesbury Street PO Box 1242, Palmerston North 4440
Phone (06) 358 4163
Email: manawatu@bdo.co.nz
MEETINGS
The following meeting of Horizons Regional Council (Livestreamed) will be held in the Tararua Room, Regional House, 11-15 Victoria Avenue, Palmerston North: Tuesday, 29 July 9 30am Regional Council
Should Members of the public wish to speak at Meetings, they are advised to phone 0508 800 800
M J McCartney CHIEF EXECUTIVE
SCANPOWER CUSTOMER TRUST NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Annual General Meeting of the Scanpower Customer Trust will be held at the Tararua REAP Huia Meeting Room, Gordon Street, Dannevirke, on Wednesday 30 July 2025 commencing at 5.15 pm.
Business:
1. Confirm Minutes of the Annual General Meeting of Scanpower Customer Trust held on Wednesday 31 July 2024.
2. A report on the operation of the Trust during the period from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.
3. The Financial Statements of the Trust for the above period (Copies may be viewed at the Head Office of Scanpower Limited, Oringi Business Park, 9 Oringi Road, Dannevirke or via email request to enquiries@ scanpower.co.nz).
4. Appointment of Auditor
5. General Business For the Trustees
B Thirkell Secretary
Note: A Form of Proxy for use by customers who may not be able to attend the meeting can be collected from Scanpower Head Office at Oringi. All Completed Proxy Forms must be lodged at the Head Office of the Trust (Scanpower Ltd, Oringi Business Park, 9 Oringi Road, Dannevirke) not less than 48 hours prior to the holding of the meeting (that is not later than 5:00 pm 28 July 2025).
Proxy Forms can be requested and returned via email to scanpowercustomertrust@gmail com
Notice of Meetings – August 2025
The following meetings will be held during August 2025 and will be open to the public to attend Any changes to these details will be provided on the Council’s website A period of up to 30 minutes is available for Public Forum at the start of Council, Committee and Community Board meetings Please email the Democracy Services Team via governance@tararuadc.govt.nz to arrange a time to speak during Public Forum.
Tuesday 5 August 2025
7:00pm Positively Woodville Community Committee
Woodville Sports Stadium Supper Room, 64 Ross Street, Woodville
Wednesday 6 August 2025
1:00pm Community Development and Wellbeing Committee
Dannevirke Council Chamber, 156 High Street, Dannevirke
7:00pm Explore Pahiatua Incorporated Society
Tararua District Council Service Centre, 136 Main Street, Pahiatua
Monday 11 August 2025
10:00am Eketāhuna Community Board
Eketāhuna War Memorial Hall, Corner of Jones and State Highway 2, Eketāhuna
Wednesday 13 August 2025
9:30am Extraordinary Tararua District Council – To adopt the Water Services Delivery Plan
Dannevirke Council Chamber, 156 High Street, Dannevirke
Monday 18 August 2025
9:00am Dannevirke Community Board Dannevirke Council Chamber, 156 High Street, Dannevirke
Wednesday 20 August 2025
9:00am Finance and Performance Committee
Dannevirke Council Chamber, 156 High Street, Dannevirke
1:00pm Infrastructure, Climate Change and Emergency Management Committee
Dannevirke Council Chamber, 156 High Street, Dannevirke
Wednesday 27 August 2025
9:30am Tararua District Council
Dannevirke Council Chamber, 156 High Street, Dannevirke
Bryan Nicholson Chief Executive
Woodville 18 Richardson Street
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Flat and fertile - 39 ha
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*Subject to Survey
Dannevirke 581 Maunga Road
Ben Nevis - 167 ha*STS
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