The Patea & Waverley Press April 2019

Patea & Waverley Press Te Karere o Patea me Te Wairoaiti

APRIL 2019

Circulating in Patea, Waverley, Waitotara and surrounding districts

Waverley Primary School The school year has started with excitement for all with a wide range of activities taking place. All of the students are dedicated to learning water confidence, safety and different strokes. Our whole school has been working hard on the ‘Keeping Ourselves Safe programme’ with the help of Constable Rob. The Year 2-3 students of Tawa have been very busy. We have been studying the colours and patterns found in traditional Maori art. Everyone has gained a new insight into the process required to successfully create a finished collaborative masterpiece.

Work Starts on Hunter Shaw Building

The year 4-5 students in Kōwhai Hub have also been very busy designing, making and then selling tic-tac-toes games at the School Gala. We were also very lucky to have the ‘Food for Thought’ programme come to teach us about reading different food labels and the sugars, fats and energy in each item. We really loved swimming this term and especially enjoyed using the Waverley Community Pools.

Work has started on earthquake strengthening Patea’s iconic Hunter Shaw building so it can be re-opened for public use says South Taranaki District Council’s Deputy Mayor, Phil Nixon.

Mr Nixon says the project will bring the building up to 67 per cent of the New Building Standard.

The 1930s Building was closed in August 2013 after a detailed engineer’s assessment found it to be earthquake prone.

Mr Nixon says the Hunter Shaw building is part of the unique streetscape of Patea and of South Taranaki’s heritage.

“The building is listed as a heritage building in the Council’s District Plan and is listed as a category 2 heritage item by Heritage New Zealand (previously known as the New Zealand Historic Places Trust).”

“Hunter Shaw was a farmer in Whenuakura who died in 1927 and generously left behind a large sum for various charitable institutions including the building of a town library,” he says.

The strengthening work involves removing the floor, installing ground and structural beams, relining the internal walls and replacing the flooring.

“The aim is to keep the heritage features of the building, while bringing it up to the appropriate safety standard. Members of the public will see no change to the building exterior.”

Mr Nixon says the Council is very grateful to the Lotteries Community Facilities Fund, which, along with the South Taranaki District Council are funding the project.

Just two weeks ago the Council opened a newly refurbished town library in Patea.

DEADLINE: all copy to be handed in by 26 April for May 2019 issue. All deadlines on inside back cover.

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SAINT PATRICKS & FRANCIS de SALES PARISH

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A Partnership between the Presbyterian, Methodist and Anglican Churches in Southern Taranaki

Parish Mission Statement

“In the Spirit of Christian Community to coordinate the life of the Parish for the involvement of all.”

St Patrick’s 29 Egmont St, Patea Parish Sec: Linda Towers Ph: 06 273 8241 Fax: 06 273 8242 email: stpatspatea@xtra.co.nz

Regional Dean - Southern Taranaki: Ven. Trevor Harrison. Ph 278 8667.

Email: southdean@taranakianglican.org.nz

CONTACT NUMBERS:

St Luke’s Patea - John Hill 06 273 8969, John Hughes 06 273 8353 St George’s, Patea - Rev. Karen Cook 06 273 8581, Howard Anderson 06 273 6004, Rev. Tipene Anaru 021 0882 5947 Church of the Good Shepherd, Waverley - Roy Hotter 06 346 5445 Op shop: Tues, Wed, Fri 10am-12.30pm. Ph Judi 273 8929.

The Anglican Parish of Patea: Services at St Georges

Sunday Service 10am.

On a fifth Sunday of the month we move around the various congregations in our cluster. Please check church notice board.

Prayer Service - Friday 9.30am

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2019 Mass Timetable

Weekday Masses Wed 3 Apr, 9.30am, St Patrick's, Patea Wed 10 Apr, 9.30am. St Francis de Sales, Wav Wed 17 Apr, NO MASS Holy Week Holy Thursday 18 Apr, 7pm, St Patrick's Patea Good Friday 19 Apr, 3pm. St Patrick's, Patea Wed 24 Apr, 9.30am. St Francis de Sales, Wav Sunday Mass Times: Sunday 7 Apr, 9.30am, St Patrick’s, Patea Palm Sunday 14 Apr, 9.30am, St Francis de Sales, Wav Easter Sunday 21 Apr, 9.30am, St Patrick's, Patea Sunday 28 Apr, 9.30am, St Francis de Sales, Wav

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It will soon be Easter; eggs and a bunny? Nah! This very precious time, that we Christians celebrate, called Easter, is our special time to celebrate what may appear somewhat sad, i.e. the death of Jesus on a cross. This brutal means of killing a person was common at that time in history by the Romans. It would have struck terror into the hearts of everyone who came into the city and these executions took place in full view of whoever came through the city gates. The prisoners were whipped with a whip that had shards of bones entwined in it to rip open the flesh and cause massive pain. When they crucified a person with arms stretched out wide and nailed through the side of the shin, behind the tendon from the ankle to the calf muscle, and thereby causing the chest to sag and slowly asphyxiate the prisoner. This could take days! Brutal and a very sadistic way to die.

Here’s the most powerful and extraordinary purpose by God Almighty, to allow us, His created, to execute the Saviour of the world. Scripture portrays the shedding of blood for the forgiveness of sins. Many animals had shed their blood for our sins, but it was not anywhere near good enough for this purpose. God had had enough of this rather monotonous blood-letting. He knew that there needed to be one final blood sacrifice and, this is the most extraordinary outcome, God allowed us to kill His Son for the sole purpose of us having our sins forgiven and reconciling us back into a merciful and loving relationship with Him – our Father God. We cannot cover our guilt by eggs of chocolate and hot cross buns etc. This is definitely a ploy to take the trust out of Easter and place it upon our sensual selves.

God never had nor will He want us to turn our backs on such a sacrifice and deny this murder ever happened! We celebrate the death of Jesus, we acknowledge that while we are sinners, He – Jesus, who was without sin – died for us all … once for all mankind! But it is not a doom and gloom time because we celebrate not only His death but his triumphant victory over death.

Jesus is alive! He wants us to come to that place of repentance of our sins and, like He did when He rose victoriously from the grave, defeat death. We too will die one day, but if we have received forgiveness for all our sins, then we will rise from the dead to embrace Eternal life. This is our reason to celebrate Easter – Jesus’s total victory over sin and death! He gives us Eternal life, God’s gift to those who embrace His Son! By the way, I do like Easter eggs!!

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Local News BEREAVEMENTS

Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Sylvia Margaret Partridge, Patricia Ann (Pat) Heal.

THANK YOU

On behalf of the older residents of Patea we would like to say a big thank you to the Patea Boating Club for giving us the fresh fish to cook. Also Christine and her helpers for filleting and bagging up the fish for us, and Noeline Kerrisk for delivering it; much appreciated.

Maureen Meyer Once gain the Patea Boating Club have held their annual fishing contest and have generously donated some of their catch to be delivered to senior Patea residents, especially live alones.

Once again it has been my pleasure to visit many people and give them some fresh fish, a luxury for many. My thanks to those fishermen and women who have made their fish available for me to distribute. Thank you.

Noeline Kerrisk

Carlyle Women’s Institute President Mrs Rose Cowley welcomed 9 members to our March meeting, now being held at the Old Folks Hall. Since our last meeting 6 members enjoyed morning tea at Red Rock for our Founders Day 21st February, also 7 members attended Regional day 28th February starting with morning tea at Hollard Gardens a walk around the gardens, showing new members the Federation Seat erected there to celebrate 95 years of WI in NZ. We then met at the Swiss Club in Kaponga for a lovely lunch of salads and cold meat, finishing with tea, coffee and cake to be entertained by the swiss club - wow what talented people they have.

Come and see what we are all about, first Thursday of each month, 1.30pm at Aotea Utanganui Museum of South Taranaki. Competition results for March Bloom – 1st Angie McGregor, 2nd Noeline Kerrisk Cluster – 1st Noeline Kerrisk, 2nd Rose Cowley, 3rd Angie McGregor Shrub – 1st Angie McGregor, 2nd Rose Cowley, 3rd Noeline Kerrisk

2019 Patea Rugby & Sports Club Senior 3rds Draw Due to changes in the teams taking part in the 2019 Division II competition, the draw that was published in the February issue of the Patea Press has now changed. The new draw is as follows; • 13th April – V. Kaponga – AWAY, Victoria Park, Kaponga • 20th April – V. Spotswood – HOME, Patea Domain • 27th April – V. Okaiawa – AWAY, Joll Park, Okaiawa • 4th May – V. Inglewood – AWAY, TET Stadium, Inglewood • 11th May – V. Bell Block – HOME, Patea Domain • 18th May – V. Tukapa – HOME, Patea Domain • 25th May – V. Stratford – HOME, Patea Domain – Share-a-Sheep Night • 1st June – V. Southern – HOME, Patea Domain – Oldtimers & Sponsors Day • 8th June – V. NPOB – AWAY, Vogletown Park, New Plymouth • 15th June – V. Coastal – AWAY, Rahotu Domain, Rahotu • 22nd June – V. Clifton – AWAY, Tikorangi Domain, Tikorangi The Club has also recently held it’s AGM and the office holders are as follows; Chairperson: David Collins Secretary: Bronwyn Murdoch Treasurer: Kate Murdoch Club Captain: Dean Hurley Assistant Club Captain: Al Honeyfield Senior 3rds Coach: Daniel Furness Senior 3rds Manager: Yvonne Plumtree Junior Rugby Convenors: Thomas & Courtney Werder Clubroom Bookings: Todd Woolett – Red Rock Cafe

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Alton & Districts Playgroup Sixteenth Annual Touch Tournament

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Friday 15th February saw the sixteenth Alton & Districts Playgroup Annual Touch Tournament held at Dale Street, Alton. As always the event was hugely supported by the local community, with a great turn out cheering on the four junior teams and six senior teams that took part in the tournament.

This annual event is the sole fundraiser for the playgroup, which currently has 26 children made up from 15 families, who attend the weekly playgroup sessions on a Thursday. This year’s event raised $5034, which will be going towards a new storage shed and to top up the bark around the playground.

The success of the event would not be possible without the massive support of the community, in particular the local schools that entered teams; Kakaramea School and Whenuakura School.

Also the amazing sponsors that made the event possible, these are as follows; • Action Moto • Mobil Patea • Chris Perrett Electrical • David & Lois Werder • D & S Contracting • Hunts Farm Services • Evergreen Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying Ltd • Farmlands • Farmsource • FIL • Fonterra • Fowler Farms • GB Contracting • Gwynn Contracting • Hooper Engineering • Hurleys Butchery • Kakaramea Hotel • Kelsen Home Kill • Murdoch Contracting • Northcott Auto Services • Patea 4 Square • Patea Electrical • Ravensdown • Red Rock Cafe • Sandford Bros • Silver Fern Farms • Taranaki Veterinary Centre • Tommos Tyres • Vet Farm • NZ Famers Livestock • Energy City Motors • Dairy Fresh • Yarrows The playgroup also would like to thank Den Hurley, Rory & Francie Hurley, Kent Myers and Rex & Shirley Knight for their support of the event.

The playgroup has weekly play based session every Thursday during term time from 9.30am to 12.00pm at Dale Street, Alton.

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Hello all gardeners, After a long hot Summer, days are closing in and nights are getting cooler. The morning dew is welcome for our gardens.

On Wednesday 10th April we plan to have our Annual Plant Swap – this year in Patea. We should meet at 6.15 pm outside the Doctors Surgery on Lincoln Street in Patea and then be steered in the right direction.

Bring along bulbs, cuttings, potted plants and books etc which we will swap (I am sure we will be able to find just one more little spot in our gardens for something extra) and then we plan to have a scrumptious Pot Luck dinner. Those attending should bring food to share and $2 to cover costs – we will have heating facilities.

If you have any questions prior to the date or would like a ride to our next visit, don’t be afraid to call. All of the new residents in both communities are more than welcome to attend – just give us a call or come and see Cheryl and Margaret at Markhams Accountants in Waverley or ring Susan in Patea.

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Patea Community Board Meeting Notes from the Patea Community Board meeting on Wednesday 6 March 2019, 4.00 pm, provided by the Board Members.

The second meeting for the year was held at the at the Waverley Community Centre,.

Present were: Patea Community Board members; Ruth, and Jacq, Robert Northcott (Patea Councillor) Claire Symes (Community Development Manager), Mayor Ross Dunlop, CEO Waid Crockett, & several members of the public. Apologies from Olivia and Dianne.

The Open Forum began with: • Vicki Koubaridis & Maria Ferris spoke of their wishes to have a shelter area constructed at Aotea Park in Waverley. The playground equipment the Council installed a couple of years ago is well used, and tennis lessons and hockey are played in the Park, but there is nowhere for children and parents to sit out of the sun or rain. The park is a popular stop off area for tourists passing through too. Claire is going to work with Vicki and Maria on design of the structure and exact location.

• Kate Murdoch, Treasurer of Patea Rugby and Sports Club Inc spoke about the on-going issue of the Patea Tennis Courts. They are in a badly deteriorating state and are now deemed unusable, by outside tennis clubs, who will no longer play at Patea. The 3rd court is inadequate since the wall between the Pool was put too close to it. Patea Tennis has about 30 members and has amalgamated with the Rugby Club. At this stage the Club cannot apply for funding, as the Council owns the courts. They request the Council assist with the funding of this and make a recommendation to funding organisations that this facility is for the use of all the community and if funding is received from an organisation, the Council will match it. Council will look into this with Kate.

• Sue Walkinton spoke again of her sadness to see the continuing derelict state of the Patea Hospital site. As it is private property, there is unfortunately nothing the Council can do. Sue is now moving to Whanganui, we wish her well and thanked her for her valuable part in the community over the years. She also informed us that Dr Kellet is coming to Patea in the near future for a reunion party.

• Rob is still receiving complaints of rubbish in the Cool Stores. Unfortunately there is little that can be done about this, as the buildings are privately owned, apart from taking the number plate of anyone seen dumping rubbish here and reporting to Police or STDC. He is going to inspect the site with Ruth and Jacq after the meeting and contact the owner.

• Allan Caple and Doug Rosewarne from Community Patrol gave us an update of the current situation on the streets of Patea and Waverley. Four-wheeler motorbikes are a problem in Waverley at the moment, being driven on the playing fields and ripping up the turf. Ross meet with Constable Kyle Davie, and requested he send a police rep to each Community Board meeting.

• Jacq presented an application to the Community Board for two drinking fountains, one each outside the Patea and Waverley Library’s. This was accepted with full funding given. The new garden design for the Patea Library will incorporated this. And funding was granted for two billboards of Nicky Gray’s photos, to go on walls in Patea, two more will be organised in the next few months.

General Business was: • Council are meeting with the Patea Boardriders club soon to determine the future of the building above the Patea Beach toilets.

• STDC entered a local government award for their idea of providing ‘Ambassadors’ for Freedom Camping areas, this concept has been very successful.

• The Community Board will fund the $208 required to tune the Patea Piano. It is almost ready to be installed outside Patea Four Square.

• Dog control update give. There are several roaming dogs, especially in Patea that are an issue.

Full minutes of this and all Council meetings can be found on the South Taranaki District Council Website, under the heading ‘Council’ then go to ‘Meetings’. Or view them at Patea or Waverley Library.

Your Community Board Members are: Ruth Mackay (Chair) Olivia McQuillan (Deputy) Dianne Lance, & Jacq Dwyer. Robert Northcott (Patea Councillor) The meeting times & venues for this year are: Wednesday 17 April, 4pm, Ngamatapouri Hall, 4325 Waitotara Valley Road, Ngamatapouri Wednesday 29 May, 4pm, Waitotara & District Hall, 12 Kaipo Street, Waitotara Wednesday 10 July, 4pm, Patea Old Folks Hall, Egmont Street, Patea Wednesday 21 August, 4pm, venue to be confirmed

Zero possum update Oākura residents on a mission to eradicate possums from the town are helping catch a possum a day. About 50 possums have been found in urban backyards, parks and reserves in Oākura since 25 January 2019, when possum hunters Andrea and Max Hoegh, started working with residents to eradicate them.

“On average we’re catching a possum a day in backyards, in Matekai Park, near commercial buildings, they’re popping up everywhere,” says Andrea.

The dedicated couple returned from their wedding, in Ireland, and post-phoned their honeymoon earlier this year to help eradicate possums from urban Oākura.

The seaside town is part of a trial to eradicate possums as part of Towards Predator-Free Taranaki; the trial covers about 4,500 hectares of urban, rural and conservation land between the Timaru Stream and Oākura River from Pukeiti to the coast – it’s the first time possum eradication has been attempted across different land types in mainland New Zealand.

“The support from Oākura’s community is awesome, we’ve had regular reports of suspected possums from residents calling us on the 0800 number it’s been fantastic,” Max says.

Towards Predator-Free Taranaki is a region-wide community project, supported by $11.7 million from Predator Free 2050 Ltd.

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EVENT – Long Head Judge: Loyd Bishop, Stratford COMPETITOR DOG POINTS OPEN 1st Gavin Drake, Hunterville Clyde 98 2nd Bernie Gower, Inglewood Hone 97.5 3rd Stan Whiteman, Wanganui Reign 97 4th Dan Murphy, Stratford Flight 96.5 5th Brad Bielski, Eltham Oscar 96 INTERMEDIATE 1st Dan Murphy, Stratford Flight 96.5 2nd Wayne Falkner, Marton Silk 94.5 3rd Bernie Gower, Inglewood Hone 97.5 MAIDEN 1st Chris Journeaux, Stratford Jess 92 2nd Christina Schmidt, Masterton Marley 90 3rd Ken Lobb, Stratford Scott 89 EVENT – Short Head and Yard Judge: Paul Martin, Stratford OPEN 1st H Ingles, Otane Pip 94.5 2nd Wayne Falkner, Marton Roz 92.5 3rd Mike Loye, Waitotara Valley Beck 92 4th H Ingles, Otane Lou 91.5 5th Dan Winter, Ashhurst May 90.5 INTERMEDIATE 1st H Ingles, Otane Pip 94.5 2nd Mike Loye, Waitotara Valley Beck 92 3rd Dan Winter, Ashhurst May 90.5 MAIDEN 1st Brian Burke, Wanganui Dusty 90 2nd Loyd Bishop, Stratford Tia 83.5 3rd Maryanne Barry, Wanganui Ben 81.5 EVENT – Zig Zag Hunt Judge: Leighton Bellringer, Stratford OPEN 1st Tim MacPherson, Taihape Gus 97 2nd D Stuart, Ashhurst Turk 96.75 3rd Philip Palmer, Wanganui Squeeze 96.5 4th Adam Coleman, Mangaweka Pepper 96.25 5th Brad Bielski, Eltham Maximus 96 INTERMEDIATE 1st Philip Palmer, Wanganui Squeeze 96.5 2nd Adam Coleman, Mangaweka Pepper 96.25 3rd Loyd Bishop, Stratford Pulse 95.1 MAIDEN 1st Philip Palmer, Wanganui Squeeze 96.5 2nd Adam Coleman, Mangaweka Pepper 96.25 3rd Gavin Drake, Hunterville Swag 94.1 EVENT – Straight Hunt Judge: Jason Gillespie, Kimbolton OPEN 1st D Stuart, Ashhurst Charm 96 2nd D Stuart, Ashhurst Gus 95 3rd D Stuart, Ashhurst Jazz 94.75 4th Adam Coleman, Mangaweka Jake 94.5 5th Bryce Jensen, Inglewood Rebel 94 INTERMEDIATE 1st D Stuart, Ashhurst Jazz 94.75 2nd Adam Coleman, Mangaweka Jake 94.5 3rd Rachel Law, Taumaranui Judge 91 MAIDEN 1st Gavin Drake, Hunterville Swag 91 2nd Stu Wright, Waitotara Valley Frankie 90.5 3rd Bryce Jensen, Inglewood Jane 90.25

April 2019 - 7

South Taranaki School’s Cluster Swimming Sports March 2019

Participating schools: Waverley Primary School (W), Whenuakura School (Wh), Patea Area School (P), St Joseph’s School (SJ), Kakaramea School (K), Mokoia School (M) Year 4 Girls’ Length Breaststroke 1: Lexie Harrison (Wh) 2: Ruby Murdoch (K) Year 4 Boys’ Length Breaststroke 1: Sebastian Stark (Wh) 2: Matt Johnston (M) Year 5 Girls’ Length Breaststroke 1: Ava Johnston (W) 2 equal: Amaeyha-Jayel Leatherby (P), Teiia Bryers (P) Year 5 Boys’ Length Breaststroke 1: Nick Schrader (K) 2: Jack Schrider (K) 3: Hamish Robertson (W) Year 6 Girls’ Length Breaststroke 1: Maearna Leatherby (P) 2: Lily Tamatea-Sanson (P) 3: Zhane Rei-Rore (Wh) Year 6 Boys’ Length Breaststroke 1: Kaihou Redfearn (P) 2: Lorcan Honeyfield (Wh) 3: Tuukaha Rauputu (M) Year 4 Girls’ Length Backstroke 1: Lexie Harrison (Wh) 2: Manaia Thompson (SJ) 3: Ruby Murdoch (K) Year 4 Boys’ Length Backstroke 1: Matt Johnston (M) Year 5 Girls’ Length Backstroke 1: Ava Johnston (W) 2: Neveah Abraham-Pullen (K) 3: Porsha Lasike(K) Year 5 Boys’ Length Backstroke 1: Nick Schrader (K) 2: Kyvarn Kelsen (K) 3: Jake McKechnie (W) Year 6 Girls’ Length Backstroke 1: Maearna Leatherby (P) 2: Zhane Rei-Rore (Wh) 3: Janae Cook (K) Year 6 Boys’ Length Backstroke 1: Lorcan Honeyfield (Wh) 2: Tuukaha Rauputu (M) 3: Flynn Murdoch (K) Year 4 Girls’ Length Freestyle 1: Leeward Vaimoso (SJ) 2: Lexie Harrison (Wh) 3: Manaia Thompson (SJ) Year 4 Boys’ Length Freestyle

1: Matt Johnston (M) 2: Haelan Halatau (K) 3: Madoc Read (K) Year 5 Girls’ Length Freestyle 1: Ava Johnston (W) 2: Amaeyha-Jayel Leatherby (P) 3: Teiia Bryers (P) Year 5 Boys’ Length Freestyle 1: Nick Scrader (K) 2: Kyvarn Kelsen (K) 3: Hamish Robertson (W) Year 6 Girls’ Length Freestyle 1: Maearna Leatherby (P) 2: Zhane Rei-Rore (Wh) 3: Lily Tamatea-Sanson (P) Year 6 Boys’ Length Freestyle 1: Lorcan Honeyfield (Wh) 2: Kaihou Redfearn (P) 3 equal: Flynn Murdoch (K); Tuukaha Rauputu (M) Girls’ Open Three Stroke Medley (Backstroke, Breaststroke, Freestyle) 1: Maearna Leatherby (P) 2: Zhane Rei-Rore (Wh) 3: Tahlia Mafile’o (K) Boys’ Open Three Stroke Medley (Backstroke, Breaststroke, Freestyle) 1: Lorcan Honeyfield (Wh) 2: Jack Hurley (Wh) 3: Oliver Crawford (Wh) Girls’ Open Two lengths Freestyle 1: Janae Cook (K) 2: Ava Johnston (W) 3: Libby Johnston (M) Boys’ Open Two Lengths Freestyle 1: Kaihou Redfearn (P) 2: Lorcan Honeyfield (Wh) 3: Tuukaha Rauputu (M) Relay 1: Patea Area school 2: Whenuakura School 3: Kakaramea School Overall Champion School: 1: Kakaramea School 2: Whenuakura School 3: Patea Area School

Great sportsmanship was shown throughout the day by all swimmers. A special thank you to Makaere Eru-Werehi from Patea Area School who volunteered to swim against Matt Johnston in the length backstroke event so that Matt didn’t have to swim alone.

Turi Indoor Bowls The Turi Indoor Bowls season has started. We have had two roll up nights and a social night when Waverley Druids members came to visit us. Small prizes were presented to the successful skip, three, two and lead. The evening concluded with a delicious supper.

Six regular members from last year have left the district or retired from indoor bowls so we would like to see some new members join the club to keep indoor bowls alive as a sport in Patea. A reminder we play at the Patea Area School Assembly Hall on Tuesday nights. Assemble at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start. New members are most welcome and new members go into a draw to win their subscription back. Subscriptions are very cheap at only $30-00 for adults and $12-00 for children under 18 years of age.

All equipment is provided we just ask that you wear flat soled shoes so come along and give indoor bowls a go. It would be an opportunity for new residents of Patea and the surrounding districts to meet some new friends.

On the 2nd of April we will have a coaching night and on the 9th of April we have our annual ladies v men night. On the 16th of April we have a Twenty 20 night and on the 23rd of April we have an eight bowl pair’s night. Championship fours and singles are played after these nights.

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8 - April 2019

Term 1, 2019 In light of recent events our school took part in the recent nationwide “Colour Day” Event which involved raising funds for those that were affected by the tragedies in Christchurch.

The students wore colourful clothes and at 1.40pm Friday 22nd March we observed a minute’s silence. To conclude our students performed a haka in remembrance of those who lost their lives and their whānau that are grieving, may they rest in peace. A famous quote comes to mind from Martin Luther King Jnr as we contemplate what has happened, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness. Only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate.

Only love can do that.”

Aroha atu ki ngā tāngata katoa.

Kaupapa This Term our kaupapa is “Ko au, Ko Koe” and looking at Legends and “Our Identity”. We are learning about our local area, our whakapapa (genealogy) through pepehā and who is in our whānau and will be including some local history and relating it back to some of the stories from our own iwi. We will conclude this unit with a Noho Marae to consolidate all that our tamariki are learning. We will also be hosting another school who are joining with us to have their first marae experience.

Kapahaka From Week 1 our weekly sessions with our awesome tutor Matua Mike have continued. He makes learning accessible and fun for all. A session may include kapahaka, mau rākau, waiata, karakia, and a variety of games to give the tamariki exposure to a variety of opportunities while incorporating Te Reo Māori me ōna tikanga.

We were privileged to be a part of the pōwhiri and re-opening of the renovated Patea Library Plus and our students performed for the Mayor, guests and members of the public who gathered for this occasion. Ka pai tamariki mā.

Enviroschools Being an Enviroschool we are always looking at making connections between ourselves and our environment and starting to think about more sustainable practices. As part of our Inquiry we are looking at Our Identity and how we fit in our environment and the connections we have that link us to the land, our whenua. The tamariki have been learning about the different Kaitiaki and the specific areas that these Ātua Māori relate to.

Sport - Hākinakina Some of our students are soon to start the netball season. We have combined with Kakaramea and several students have opted to participate in this. Watch this space for further updates of their progress.

Special Character We celebrated Shrove Tuesday a few weeks ago and the tamariki made pancakes and discussions were had regarding the significance of pancakes for Shrove Tuesday, on the Wednesday we attended Mass at St Patrick’s church celebrating Ash Wednesday.

We are well into Lent and in class there have been great discussions about what we could give up for lent, some of our tamariki have decided to give up their cell phone, eating lollies and chocolates. It was difficult for some to want to give up something they really enjoy.

Points of interest: We are looking at new and exciting ways of becoming better Digital Citizens, which includes learning for both staff and students. Incorporating Digital Technology into our everyday school life.

Small class sizes, inclusiveness and all students participating and engaging in real life learning and building sustainable practices for the future under the umbrella of our special character school. Come and have a look to see for yourself.

New and exciting kaupapa coming up, including some of our Enviroschools projects.

Regular articles in the Patea and Waverley Press as well as our continued updates on our school website and Facebook page which enables us to give regular feedback using a variety of mediums.

Welcome to Whaea Alyssa Paamu who has volunteered her services to our school to gain some insight into teaching.

God bless you all, Saint Joseph’s School - Patea Dylan and Sofia working on their phonics.

Our students representing for “Colour Day” Welcome to Whaea Alyssa who has volunteered her services to our school to gain some insight into teaching.

Preparing for our performance at the Library Joining in the celebrations at the opening of the newly renovated Patea Library Plus

April 2019 - 9

Waverley Playcentre So far this term we’ve mainly been enjoying our time at centre. We’ve said fairwell to a few of our older kids who are off to school! Which we wish them all the best for their school days.

We decided we’d check out Whenuakura School Maize - before it was too scary. We had a great outing, the kids throughly enjoyed themselves! We then had a picnic lunch and a play on their playground.

The other days the kids have been enjoying their time at centre playing outside in the beautiful weather we’ve been having.

We currently have Easter Raffle which is full of everything Easter (Easter eggs, hot cross buns etc) tickets are $2. Contact Lynda Hooper (022 466 7782) or one of the Playcentre mums if you’d like a ticket(s). Drawn 10th April 2019. We really appreciate your support.

We are now nearing the end of the term! Our last Session is Friday 12th April. We will be back up and running Wednesday 1st of May. If your interested in joining us come and take advantage of our three free sessions to see if it’s for you. We are open Wednesdays & Fridays 9am - 12pm. We also have Free Day Friday.

10 - April 2019

New Look Pātea LibraryPlus Re-Opened

A fresh, new look, Patea LibraryPlus was officially opened yesterday (Wednesday 13 March)

by South Taranaki District Mayor, Ross Dunlop.

The opening was a real community affair with around 60 members of the public in attendance, as well as Councillors, Community Board Members and students from St Joseph’s School who put on a short performance.

Mayor Dunlop says the $300,000 worth of refurbishments, which included reroofing and recladding, have been completed on time and on budget and represents a significant investment in the Patea Community.

“As well as the outside work, some interior work has also been done including renovating an under-used room to turn it into a space for our younger citizens to hang out in. The room has sliding doors which makes the room multipurpose - staff can open up the space for large events or groups, or close the room off if there is a meeting being held,” says Ross.

“The idea for the room actually came from feedback from the youth when they mentioned wanting to have a more colourful and bright library space to spend time in.”

While refurbishments were underway, the LibraryPlus had been operating out of the Patea Old Folks Hall and Mayor Dunlop says the staff are pleased to be back in their home.

“Patea LibraryPlus is one of seven LibraryPlus centres throughout the district and represents part of the Council’s ongoing commitment to our small towns,” he says. “It’s at the heart of the community and we hope everyone enjoys the LibraryPlus centre’s new look.”

Signage and landscaping for the LibraryPlus are still to be completed.

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Why do we Celebrate Easter in April (and sometimes in March)?

We have just passed the point of balance at Autumn Equinox where night and day are of equal length. In the northern hemisphere, this same point in time is the Spring Equinox.

Among the Anglo-Saxon tribes, and today in Pagan circles, Eostre is the Goddess of the dawn, of Spring, fertility and re-birth. The beginning of Spring was known as Estormonath which meant ‘the month of openings’ or ‘the month of beginnings.’ The modern holiday of Easter is derived from the name Eostre, and the associated myths involving the fertility of rabbits and the potential of new life in eggs.

In the northern hemisphere Easter is celebrated in Spring. Easter in New Zealand is out of step with its original seasonal cycle by being celebrated in Autumn, six months away from Spring, and relies on the calendar rather than natural observances.

In fact, the date of Easter is set by the Christian Church as the first Sunday after the full moon following the Equinox – rather a Pagan rationale one would think, and the reason for it falling on different dates each year. This year the full moon coincided with the Equinox, making for a powerful energetic coincidence, and causing Easter to fall after the Late Harvest Moon in April.

Despite the incorrect season for the celebrations, the opportunity to come together as a family, or as friends, to participate in the mystery of re-birth is valuable. The Easter Egg is the symbol of this. The Anglo-Saxons painted eggs with their hopes and dreams and presented them as a gift to Eostre. These eggs were then buried in the Earth, so that the Earth Mother would know the dreams of her children, in the hope that she would see fit to help them realise their desires.

This simple ritual has been overlaid with the Christian story of re-birth. This is ok so long as the roots for celebration are not forgotten.

With the inevitability of the layering of history – or Her story – its up to each individual to choose how and when to celebrate the essence of Easter and the joy of newness, the potential of growth, and the budding and blossoming of ideas. For myself, this type of personal questioning truly belongs in Spring. Right now, as we slide into the darker months of the year the focus is on introspection and what has come to fruition through prior efforts, and what has been harvested as a result. It is time to notice what is fading and no longer necessary, and making way for the void of the infinite, in the rest of Winter.

Victoria Brown, Patea

April 2019 - 11

New Look Patea Community Patrol supported by many

The Patea Community Patrol was officially established in October 2017. Since then several avenues have been pursued to increase the profile of the Patea branch of CPNZ, and efforthave paid off.

Patea Community Patrol co-ordinator Allan Caple said today that major sponsorship and grant monies have been secured over the past few months.

Here today is the new Patea Community Patrol car thanks to community funding from TSB Community Trust. Just as importantly is the ongoing funding from Mobil New Zealand Limited for fuel to keep the Patrol car on the road. This is supported by long-standing maintenance and compliance sponsorship from Universal Motors.

Patea Community Patrol has received several smaller donations in cash, equipment and skilled services to increase its overall capacity to serve its community. These include Carlyle Womens’ Institute, Kai-Tel Limited, Peter Michaels, Puritia Consultants Limited, and the ongoing sales of wood and cones by Gary Murphy and the crew.

COGS funding was also received for new uniforms and safety equipment. The increased professionalism shown by the Patea Community Patrol is reflected in the allocation of a Police Liaison Officer to work directly with the patrol.

“We are extremely appreciative of all the support shown to the Patea Community Patrol. Having this type of sponsorship enables us to increase our visibility and our patrolling efforts.

It is open recognition and partnership for providing safer communities” say Allan.

The next focus is on recruiting new members. Patrollers need to hold a full licence and be Police vetted for the role. The time required to participate is approximately 5-10 hours per month, consisting of one or two nightly patrols plus training and a monthly meeting. This is not a lot of time to commit to this voluntary organisation to ensure its longevity.

If you are interested in joining please phone: Allan Caple 027 277 2624.

Below: left to right: Gary Murphy, Allan Caple and Michael Clarkson with the new Patea Community Patrol car at Mobil Patea, acknowledging sponsorship from TSB and Mobil NZ

Williams Cup This cup was an 18 hole nett competition and 1st with a nett 65 was Willie Harris. 2nd with a nett 66 was Neil Edgcombe and third equal with nett 70s were Ray Finlay and Phil Cassidy.

Williams Cup This cup competition was also an 18-hole nett competition.

Nick Williams who had just returned from an overseas holiday scored a nett 65 to win this cup. Second with a nett 67 was Cyril Faiers. Third with a nett 68 was Ray Finlay.

Taranaki 5000 This tournament was played at Manukorihi and many Patea members played well and Patea finished second in the Teams event. Leading scores were Jim Newlove 42 Verna Bourke 41 Ray Finlay 40 Win Finlay 39 Jeff Bright 39 and Mike Taikato 38. Four Patea members were successful in the raffle draws and the Weber Barbeque was won by Dan Nesbit.

Patea Golf Club Business House Golf The winners of the aggregate prize which was the best five of six possible scores were Vetfarm scoring 112. Second was Below Average scoring 116. Third was AsureQuality scoring 117. Fourth equal were Cunning Stunts and Young Farmers TVC who both scored 118.

Players enjoyed the nights and many that’s to the firms who supplied the sponsored night prizes. Thank you to the Patea ladies members who made the fresh delicious burgers for tea each night.

Oakes Memorial Ray Finlay with Stableford scores of 49 and 38 won the Oakes Memorial. Second with scores of 42 and 39 was Cyril Faiers. Third with scores of 37 and 41 was Phil Cassidy. Fourth with scores of 33 and 43 was Laurie Hackett.

Flying Nine We have two more nights before daylight saving ceases so come on out and play nine holes on Thursday nights. Non Golfers and visitors are welcome.

Subscriptions Subscription’s must be paid on or before the 31st March 2019. You must be financial to play in the club Championships.

The draw will be done early April for the first round

South Taranaki Darts Association Nights The Darts competition has started and the Patea Panthers have started with a loss and a win. Good luck for the rest of the season and maybe this will be the year to qualify for the top four playoffs.

Upcoming Events 6th April SHE Cup Mixed foursomes 18 holes 13th April Wayne Railton Trophy 18 Holes Multiple Stableford 16th April Taranaki/Manawatu Eagles Day at Patea

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12 - April 2019

Whenuakura School - ‘Growing Personal Excellence’ - It’s not just about ideas, it’s about making ideas happen!

Our school is full of change-makers and we have recently had our Impact Team meeting which some of our year six students applied to be part of. This group are ready to make a real difference and contribute to our school and wider community. They are leaders who have decided they would like to promote the school values and are already showing that they have some excellent ideas. We look forward to sharing some of their initiatives with you over the year.

We also had a group of students who are passionate about our marine life and have worked with Elvisa Robb from Experiencing Marine Reserves as part of inquiry and Seaweek.

They are now working on projects to help protect our ocean.

Staff have also been busy with our own professional learning. We have had two fantastic days with CORE education focusing on writing through digital fluency and also professional learning around Literacy Planet and the upcoming Board of Trustees elections.

Welcome to our new students - Cameron and Kylie Jujnovich who join us from Matamata. We hope that you enjoy your time at Whenuakura School.

Above is just some of what we have been doing at Whenuakura School. We have also had students represent us in the Southern Shield League Tournament, Weetbix Tryathlon, and Waverley Cricket Tournament. Congratulations to all of our learners who continue to give things a go and always strive to do their best.

Engaged Learners at the E-Pro8 Competition - Engineer, problem solve, and innovate

Excerpt from the Whanganui Chronicle and written by Jesse King: We've all seen juicers for sale in appliance stores and some of us might even own one, but have you ever heard of an automated juice shaker that drives the finished product to you?

That's what four students from Whenuakura School in Patea made when they won the EPro8 Challenge Taranaki grand final in New Plymouth last week.

It was vindication for South Taranaki's Isobelle Sorenson, Oliver Crawford, Lorcan Honeyfield and Jack Hurley who came up agonisingly short in the 2018 final finishing second.

Whenuakura School principal Kat Haerewa said she was very proud of the team.

"We're a small rural school, but I think it's that number eight wire attitude that came into play," Haerewa said.

"They jumped up straight away when they were announced as the winners. On the way home one of them said 'I can't believe it, we're just a bunch of country kids'. They were overjoyed."

EPro8 pits 12 teams of four students against each other in a series of challenges requiring engineering, problem solving and innovative skills.

Each team has a workstation containing equipment such as gears, wheels, pulleys, joiners, nuts, bolts, tools, aluminium framing, motors and electronics.

They are then given a booklet with four challenges inside that have varying levels of difficulty. They can choose which ones to take on, trying to earn as many points as possible in a two and a half hour time limit.

Haerewa said she was keen to get Whenuakura School on board with the competition because of the required skills involved.

"Part of our vision is to build future-focused learners and to prepare them for whatever it is that they want to do," she said.

"This is something that they're passionate about. They like making things, they like building things and we follow their passion."

Up to 100 people attended the Taranaki final at Sacred Heart Girls' College in New Plymouth and six people went in support of Whenuakura and Haerewa said it was an exciting finish.

"They have the points running on a screen throughout the competition, so we knew we were in with a chance of winning, but it was very close," Haerewa said.

"One parent was actually biting her nails because it was so nerve-racking. We couldn't speak, we just observed and had to see them through their struggles.

"It was really exciting to see their smiles at the end."

The students received certificates and a trophy with moveable parts for their efforts.

Community-Minded - Fright Night Fundraisers We would like to show our appreciation of our community for supporting our Fright Nights which were an overwhelming success. This is all thanks to our to our Board of trustees, the prop builders, the scarers, the helpers, the sponsors and of course the 945 people who came through over the 4 nights.

The preparation for these weekends is huge and we appreciate the hours everyone puts in. The money raised from this fundraiser is a huge contribution towards the wonderful learning assistants we have at Whenuakura School. So once again - thank you all so much!

Sponsors: Waverley Harvesting, Ferris Building & Joinery, Silver Fern Farms, Peko Contracting, Yarrows, Rex and Shirley Knight, Mulford Plastering, ANZCO, Nicky Gray Photography

Connected Curriculum That’s a wrap! Our term one Connect Crews have concluded. Thank you again to all of our wonderful school and community members who have helped to provide wonderful learning opportunities for our students. Some of our latest highlights include: -Beekeeping group extracting honey.

- Photography Club interviewing local photographer Nicky Gray.

- Agrikids visiting different farms -Animation crew creating their own movies - Junior Fanimals Connect Crew making small animals with Soni.

- Senior Fanimals visiting the hounds with Claire Honeyfield and Matt Cropp

April 2019 - 13 Sporting Success School Tryathlon Perseverance - the secret of all triumphs! We swam, we biked, and we ran our hearts out at our recent school tryathlon. We were so proud of all of the children - giving it a TRY was what it was all about. They pushed themselves and should be very pleased with how they did. The Try-athlon was another example of wonderful support, and it was great to have all our families here cheering on the students.

Thank you to Craig Baylis of South Naki for providing the popular spot prizes. Patea Maori Wardens for keeping everyone safe on the road. Roadsafe Taranaki for the use of your awesome bikes for those that needed them. Silver Fern Farms for our BBQ meat. Craig & Marichen Honeyfield for our podium. Sophie & Ian Honeyfield for the use of your paddocks.

Results Senior Cluster Swimming Our senior students represented us well at our Cluster Swimming Sports. Thank you to Waverley Primary School for an excellent job hosting and all of our parent support for transport and being our biggest cheerleaders.

Whenuakura Relay team came 2nd overall! Congratulations to all who placed and participated. See the results of our students from the swimming sports in Waverley.

14 - April 2019

Principal’s Address

Patea Area School

Tena Koutou, The month of March has been a month of great joys and great sadness. As a school, we have all been deeply affected by the Christchurch tragedy. The way our students and staff have responded has filled me with pride, proving that even in the darkness there is hope.

In the wake of the tragedy our students have been finding different ways to express themselves. Some stunning examples can be found on this page. This has been an opportunity for our newly announced prefect team to engage with the community. During the Hawera memorial service they conducted themselves with poise and dignity.

On Friday the 15th as the terrible news started to filter through on the radio I was on my way up to WOMAD to watch four of our students sing on stage as part of the opening ceremony.

100 students representing different schools around Taranaki stepped onto the stage and began to sing. The song written by the students only days before had very moving lyrics “we are all different, but the same in unity.” It was a very poignant moment, a powerful moment and a statement of who we are as a nation.

Not only has Patea found success on the stage, the wonderful students of Patea Area School have also proven an aptitude towards technology and innovation. Our year 5/6 Epro8 team used their mechanical know how to take 3rd place in the Taranaki final after winning the regional qualifier. What a fantastic achievement for our kura. I look forward to seeing what they come up with next year.

Last week we held our senior school Athletics. It was a great opportunity for our students to show participation and excellence. The highlights as always, were the house chants and the team relays. Not surprisingly the teacher’s team beat both Carlyle and Aotea. Better luck next year tamariki.

Our teachers have also been showing our PAS PRIDE values by taking their skills and knowledge to Tuvalu. As part of a UNESCO initiative, Matua Anaru and Whaea Katrina flew to the tiny pacific island of Funafuti. They worked with the local teachers to help implement Positive Behavior strategies after corporal punishment was recently abolished. Based on the feedback given, the visit will greatly benefit the students and teachers of Tuvalu.

If that wasn’t enough, whole day and half day courses have begun. We have students climbing mountains, writing code for robots and cooking feasts in the cooking room. With so many experiences on offer it’s no wonder students love this aspect of their education at Patea Area School.

Finally, with the uncertainty we experience in the world, it gives me such hope that today’s students will be tomorrow’s leaders. I can honestly say, that the students I meet on a daily basis fill me with pride and optimism. They are smart, funny, kind and most of all very human.

It reminds me that “growing good people for a changing world” isn’t just some slogan. It’s a calling.

Nga mihi James Davidson Principal, Patea Area School

Prefects

Jenneva Millar Heremea Eru Charlotte Stark Kahurangi Whakatutu Mr Davidson Fernatiwhai Windelev-Wilson Te Anahera Maraki-Tamatea Kaena Anderson Tasiah Marino Rashuvit Lal

Misty was one of four selected singers to take on a solo role, a huge achievement considering the amount of talent in the room. The van rides to and from the event showed off all our students wonderful voices.

The students wrote these words on the Wednesday and on opening night of WOMAD, amidst such sadness our students along with the others sang out the following words….

The bridge: “We make our difference with our own words, Life isn’t perfect but we give it worth You make the meaning of your own life We are all different but the same in unity Hapaitia te ara tika pumau ai te rangatiratanga mo nga uri whakatipu.”

(Foster the pathway of knowledge to strength, independence and growth for future generations) -Emily Davidson

Senior School Athletic results

Overall House Winner Aotea 436 Points Carlyle 368 Points Relay Winners Aotea Chant Winner Carlyle Junior Girls Talitha Dixon Orlagh Honeyfield Michelle Hurley Junior Boys Koen Wards Ezahryn August AJ Waata-Chapman

Introducing Candice Burgher, the new year 2/3 teacher

WOMAD

Daemon, Te Rauhui, Misty and Tileah enjoyed the opportunity to attend a day long song writing workshop with artists from WOMAD. The song they wrote was the opening number for WOMAD 2019. Students collaborated with other high school students to write a verse and the bridge to a song inspired by Taranaki, Family, Home and Future. Students began by brainstorming ideas in small groups and then collaborating on giant sized pieces of paper.

A highlight for me, as the representing teacher from our kura was when Te Rauhui stood at the whiteboard and lead the 45 strong group of students in their pronunciation and understanding of Te Reo Maori. The addition of Te Reo to the bridge was contributed by their own break out group.

Hi my name is Candice Burgher. I will be joining Patea Area School in Term 2 as the Year 2/3 Class Teacher.

I am originally from Oamaru and have spent the last 2 years teaching in London and seeing a bit of Europe.

I enjoy being outdoors and spending time with family and friends. I’m really excited to be making the move to Taranaki and checking out everything it has to offer, as well as starting my teaching career in New Zealand with Patea Area School. I look forward to meeting you all soon.

Intermediate Girls JahQuasha Katene Deijahna Wiki-Thompson Misty Haze-Waihape Intermediate Boys Tamihana Ratima Rashuvit Lal Dante Moore-Potini Senior Girls Charlotte Stark Te Anahera Maraki-Tamatea Samara Bradley-Smith Senior Boys Heremea Eru Mason Kershaw Jahvontye Bougen

April 2019 - 15

16 - April 2019

Kakaramea School - together we achieve What’s been happening at Kakaramea School: Our whole school camp at Patea Dam! Bonding, collaboration, challenges and most of all heaps of fun had by all. Thanks to all our ‘brilliant’ parents/caregivers who offered their boats, their gear, their transport, their skills and their time - we wouldn’t be able to do it without your ongoing support!

Beach Education at Opunake Beach

April 2019 - 17

Alton Playgroup Touch Tournament

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18 - April 2019

Kia Ora Koutou everyone, We have been really busy at school lately! The children are thoroughly enjoying our topic, The Great War. The seniors have written excellent letters as if they were a soldier in the trenches, writing home to their loved ones. Yesterday was a day of trench making. The seniors spent the entire day building these amazing trenches. Please come along to school and look at their incredible work.

Fonterra Visit A few weeks ago, we had a visit from Fonterra. This was part of the winning prize that Cooper Mackintosh received for designing the best Christmas card in Taranaki. Along with having his work published, Fonterra sent a tanker down to school. The children had an awesome time. They asked so many questions and learnt a lot-the teachers did too! A lot of fun was had, climbing in, on and around the tanker. It was a great way to learn about an important industry in our community. Even better, the tanker driver was Cooper’s dad! And ... they bought ice creams for everyone to show what the milk is used for. Thanks Cooper and Fonterra!

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Waiouru Army Museum Trip What a superb day out. The staff at the army museum were fantastic. They were well prepared for our visit and dressed up in WW1 soldier and medic attire. The kids had a blast, they were so focussed, asked amazing questions and blew the museum staff away with their knowledge.

The juniors learnt about the animal heroes of WW1 such as, Lulu the Chicken, who became a pet and used to go berserk and warn the soldiers of imminent danger. The seniors had a roleplay simulated situation. Several children were dressed up as wounded soldiers. It took some time to get prepped with gunshot wounds, bruising and lots of fake blood! The rest of the class came in and had to assess the situation, medically assess them and put them on stretchers, all whilst keeping low due to gunfire as the battle continued. The children gained a very clear picture of the realities of war and trench life.

Name: Luke Age: 12 Favourites: Colours: light blue Book: Max Crumbly TV Show/Movie: Expelled Song/Artist: 21 Pilots I like Waitotara School because we have clubs and the teachers are nice.

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Name: Ruby Age: 9 Favourites: Colours: Green Book: Charlotte’s Web TV Show/Movie: Harry Potter Song/Artist: Superheroes I like Waitotara School because there are heaps of nice people.

Final Farewell It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I write this. After ten years of working at Waitotara School, I will be moving on. I have accepted a Principal’s position at Brunswick School. I absolutely love this school, and all the people who have become like a family to me.

I am immensely proud of what I achieved as Principal of this wonderful little school. We now have an amazing staff, who all genuinely care about the students. The hardest part for me will be saying goodbye to the children. I will still have an important role to play at Waitotara School. I will continue to be a school parent, Aunty and a local resident of Waitotara.

Jane Corcoran Regrettably, the Board of Waitotara School has accepted Jane’s resignation. We are very sad to see Jane go but be assured the school is in a great place and will continue to run at the exceptional level of education you have always received. We have outstanding staff and are grateful for all the knowledge and expertise Jane has shared with us as staff, whanau, community, board members and students.

Jane has been with the school for 10 years and it will be hard to say goodbye, for her and us.

We thank Jane for all her passion, commitment and for taking our little school and nurturing it to what it is today. It will be hard to fill Jane’s shoes as she has raised the bar so high. But we as a board will take on this challenge to recruit the best principal for our school, community and students.

We are excited to let you know Polly Devane has accepted the roll as Acting Principal for the next two terms while we go through the recruitment process.

Kind regards, The Board of Trustees.

April 2019 - 19

Tu Te Hoe TT41 On January 14 2019 Tai Tonga 41 Outriggers Canoe Club launched Kiwa on Te Awanui o Taikehu / Patea River with the people. Over 70 days, 132 children and adults, aged from 2 years to 60+, boarded Kiwa. Some just to give it a go, some for a whanau hoe, some because they found themselves standing next to the waka and got told to get in...lol and some to train.

We extended our training area from the York Street bouy to the boat ramp, up to train bridge - 2km each way. With some going out to Kakaramea 5-7km each way, and one crew even further.

A wero, challenge, was put to everyone to hoe waka in Whanganui at the Raukotahi Marae Waka Ama Sprint Challenge on the 3rd March 2019. 36 paddlers from New Plymouth, Hawera, Patea and Waverley took up the wero and represented Ngarauru marae, Waioturi and Takirau marae on the Whanganui river. We pulled the fast time on the river at 1.22.85 and all our teams did awesome both on and off the water.

We are currently training for our first marathon in Taupo next month the “Te Wheke Challenge� a 7km and 21km race. We hope to participate in the Rotohoe series in June, July, Aug 8-10 km.

Nga mihi to everyone that has supported us since our launching, mowing, spraying and maintaining the area down where we launch, moving and fixing our 2nd waka Rehua, fixing our hoe, picking up the gear, buying raffles and promoting our kaupapa. Thank you to Sam Murphy from the PTA for the koha of vouchers. Always a blessing to be on our awa, twice the blessing to be on there with our people.

Tu Te Hoe TT41

20 - April 2019

April 2019 - 21

Maxwell Kindergarten Kia Ora koutou, This month we have enjoyed many days of play and learning outdoors at our Kindergarten as we enjoy the lovely days of sun and warmth.

Many children have been keen to gather up our tent, driftwood, picnic blankets, trolleys and stainless bowls and cups and create camping sites in different locations in the playground.

Thoughtful setting up and discussions were had about making sure not to build the ‘campfire’ of driftwood too close to the tree branches and not so close to the tents.

It was agreed that the children each had their own small tents, so as not to get too crowded, and pillows and blankets were laid out inside (which also helped to anchor the tents from those windy days).

Many hours were spent making each other ‘dinner’ and ‘a cup of tea’ and sitting around the campsite, with constant discussion about how to improve of their new living arrangements and camp surroundings…

Their play continued throughout the week with variations of set-ups in the track in our bush at the back of the playground, inside the climbing boxes and different areas outside.

The new challenge became securing the load to the trolley to transport it! And after getting frustrated with twine not working, we discovered two rolls of cellotape works really well!

One of our parents is kindly donating an old tent of theirs after our discussions and watching the children so focussed and busy, so that will add another level of enjoyment and exploration in the coming weeks.

Enjoy this sunshine! Nga manaakitanga, Katherine, Michaela and Annie

22 - April 2019

WAVERLEY COMMUNITY PATROL AGM

NOTICE OF 2019 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF WAI-O-TURI MARAE

To be held at the Bowling Club Chester Street, Waverley Sunday 14th April at 2pm AGENDA Election of Officers Co-ordinator Secretary Treasurer Health and Safety Members of the public are welcome to attend.

Enquiries to Co-ordinator Doug on 021 109 0473

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Wai-o-Turi Marae will be held on Saturday 4th May at Wai-o-Turi Marae, Pilot Station Rd, Patea, commencing 2pm.

All owners and descendants of Wai-o-Turi Marae are invited to attend.

Agenda 1. Welcome 2. Apologies 3. Confirmation of Minutes of Previous Meeting 4. Chairs Report 5. Financial Report 6. Election of Officers 7. Review of Marae Charter 8. General Business 9. Close of Business

Patea Market 14th April 9am to 1pm Main Street of Patea (Butcher's end)

Proceeds of the last market went to Patea Kindergarten

Jim Haywood South Taranaki Cleaning

Buy, sell or swap through the classifieds PHONE / TXT Craig McColl 027 331 5336

CARPET CLEANING

$30

Plants For Sale

Per average room (Max. 14sqm, min 2 rooms)

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NOTE Owner proxy voter forms will be accepted for the meeting. For proxy voter forms please contact the Marae Secretary at 027-5666433 or email waioturimarae@ gmail.com Owner proxy voter forms must be received by the Chair or Secretary no later than 2hours before the meeting begins.

Regular cleans Rental cleans Window cleaning Carpet & upholstery cleaning Commercial & domestic cleaning

Competitive rates. Servicing Waverley, Patea, Hawera & Normanby

Call Jim Haywood now Mobile: 027 635 4749

Wholesale Prices

Honey Manuka Seedlings, Flaxes, Karo, Tenuifolium, Pohutukawa, Dodonaea (Ake Ake), Lemonwood WILLOW GARDENS NURSERY 45 Fookes St, Waverley

06 346 5488

Email: kandjhaywood@hotmail.co.nz Please leave a message

PATEA STANDBY

Phone 06 278 4786 Patea, Waverley, Waitotara

MIDWEST HELICOPTERS For all your helicopter needs Spraying / Lifting / Bucket / Scenic Flights / Flights into bush

Ph Peter Larsen 06 346 5747

For medical and non-medical appointments book transport by ringing 273 8329 9am-12 noon weekdays. Emergencies only 273 8661, 273 8325 and 273 8665.

Kindly sponsored by Patea Pharmacy.

WAVERLEY STANDBY To book cars for a medical reason only Phone 346 5021 9am-11.30am daily.

AFTER HOURS 346 5050 or 346 5149 Try to book appointments a day or so before.

St Luke’s OP SHOP

behind Patea Pharmacy - something for everyone Open Tuesday 10am-12 noon Wednesday 10am-12 noon Friday 10am-12 noon Donations of clothes and household goods appreciated

Painter

25 years service Waverley Patea & Districts

Grant Sanson, your local painter, for interior & exterior work and waterblasting jobs.

Ph 06 346 5649 Waverley or 027 659 1946

April 2019 - 23

WAVERLEY SERVICES Patea Health Centre: ph Patea 273 8088, Freephone 0508 472 832 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm An answerphone outside these hours will give you the Doctor on call and emergency service directions.

Dentist D J Lance: 45 Gloag St, Waverley. Phone 346 5491 Monday morning and Thursday afternoon.

Patea & WaverleyPress The Patea & Waverley Press is printed by Beacon Print EDITORS: Tony & Cath Sheard p: 06 273 8600 m: Tony 021 247 8194, m: Cath 021 247 8193 e: cathsheard@xtra.co.nz

Plunket The Plunket nurse attends a Waverley clinic every 2nd Wednesday of month & Patea clinic every Friday. Also available for home visits; for appointments phone Waverley 06 346 5095 & leave a message for Plunket Nurse Alice and Plunket Kaiawhina Shellay or Patea 06 273 8329. The Patea Clinic is in the Health Centre.

Patea & Waverley Press is published on the first working day of each month and is the only paper sent exclusively to every household in Patea, Waverley, Waitotara & surrounding districts.

Waverley LibraryPlus Monday to Friday Saturday

May issue June issue July issue August issue Sept issue Oct issue Nov issue Dec issue

9am-12.30pm, 1pm-5pm 9.30am-noon

DEADLINES - late copy may not be published

Deadline 26 April Deadline 29 May Deadline 26 June Deadline 26 July Deadline 28 August Deadline 25 Sept Deadline 25 Oct Deadline 27 Nov

Taranaki’s only registered Monumental Mason WHERE YOU GO FOR HEADSTONES 33 High St, Hawera 06 278 5518 209 Coronation Ave, New Plymouth 06 759 9975 Exceeding the standard since 1914

WAVERLEY BAPTIST CHURCH Pensioner Meals 1st Wednesday of each month at noon.

Donation if you can afford it. Two course meal. Open to all pensioners. If new people would like to come then please ring Christine Standen 06 346 5661.

Mainly Music each Tuesday at 10 am at church during school terms.

Op-shop at back of the church opening Wed, Thurs and Friday from 9.30 am till around mid-day. Donations readily accepted.

Our family working for your family for over 100 years.

462 Somme Parade, Wanganui opposite the cemetery.

Tel (06) 343 8708

Email: info@anderson-memorials.co.nz Showrooms on Feilding and Palmerston North

www.anderson-memorials.co.nz

Weekly Calendar It is the responsibility of the organisations below to advise any deletions, additions or alterations to this service.

TUESDAY Waverley Bowling Club, names in by 1.15pm for 1.30pm start WEDNESDAY Walking Group St Stephen’s Hall 9am THURSDAY Waverley United Indoor Bowls, 7.15pm SATURDAY Waverley Bowling Club 1.30pm

Rainfall KAKARAMEA Rainfall recorded by Kevin Ford, Spence Rd. Rainfall for Feb 2019 - 31mm over 5 days Rainfall for Feb 2018 - 106.5mm Average for Feb - 73.5mm over 49 years Total for 2019 - 94.5mm WAITOTARA Rainfall recorded by Marie Hawken, Waitotara Rainfall for Feb 2019 - 27.25mm in 7 days Rainfall for Feb 2018 - 145.75mm in 9 days Total for 2019 58mm WAVERLEY Rainfall recorded by Stu Buckman, Waverley Rainfall for Feb 2019 - 31mm in 5 days Rainfall for Jan 2018 - 129mm in 10 days Rainfall for Jan 2017 - 130mm in 8 days

Sponsored by April 2019 Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

am 8.15 8.59 9.36 10.10 10.42 11.13 10.46 11.30 12.21 1.06 2.01 3.10 4.29 5.45 6.50 7.46 8.36 9.22 10.16 10.49 11.31 11.52 12.34 1.18 2.09 3.10 4.20 5.29 6.27

pm 8.40 9.23 10.00 10.33 11.05 11.36 11.08 11.43 11.57 12.40 1.30 2.32 3.44 5.01 6.15 7.19 8.14 9.03 9.48 10.31 11.12 12.14 12.58 1.47 2.43 3.47 4.56 6.02 6.58

0800 LAND AGENT

Tide Table

High water at Patea / Waverley

Taranaki Rural Fire Authority

Phone 0800 652 54448

Mark Nicholas

www.alright2light.co.nz

Councillors & Justices of the Peace

Times are adjusted for daylight saving when necessary

Patea Ward Councillors Robert Northcott, ph 027 242 6130 Ian Wards, ph 278 4626 JUSTICES OF THE PEACE (alphabetical order) Mrs Barbara Dallison JP Mrs M Dunlop JP Jacq Dwyer Mrs M Dwyer JP Mr S Kershaw JP V M Kershaw Mr J A Ngarewa JP Mrs Margaret Prince JP Mrs H Rei JP Mr R L Symes JP Mr D J Towers JP Mrs S Walkinton JP

Herengawe Rd, Waverley. 346 5379 16 Egmont St, Patea. 027 484 9339 611 Hursthouse Road, Kakaramea. 2734494 10 Dale St, Alton. 273 8564 3 Elizabeth St, Patea. 273 8043 11 Leicester St, Patea 027 431 5053 7a Hadfield St, Patea. 273 8659 5a Fookes St, Waverley. 346 6008 4 Norfolk St, Patea. 273 8482 Manutahi Rd, RD2, Patea. 273 4246 23 Egmont St, Patea. 273 8625 Parahaki Rd, Waverley. 346 5548

24 - April 2019

CLUBS AND ORGANISATIONS

ABBOTSFORD HEALTH CENTRE WAVERLEY Community owned. To enquire about our health services ph 346 5021 9-11.30am. Room available.

ALCOHOLICS ANONOMOUS Patea AA Steps and Promises Meeting every Wednesday 7.30pm, Youth Trust Hall, 31 Cambridge St, Patea.

Contact: Murray 027 647 7341 ALTON BOWLING CLUB President Eamon Hussey, ph 273 4276. Secretary: Richard Dwyer, ph 273 4048.

ALZHEIMERS Taranaki Inc (supporting anyone affected by dementia). Shirley McGlinchey 06 278 8519.

ALTON & DISTRICTS YOUNG FARMERS Contact: S Werder, ph 027 357 5589, K Hughes 021 102 8545 ALTON & DISTRICTS PLAYGROUP Tessa Tate, ph 273 4416, Erin Gibb, ph 022 020 8029.

Sessions: Thursday 9.30-12.00 ALTON SCOUTS Keas / Cubs Monday night 6- 7pm.

Contact: Gareth Read, ph 273 6033 ALTON MENS BOWLING CLUB Secretary: Ross Symes, ph 273 4246 ALTON CORONATION HALL Chairman: Harvey Gibbs, ph 273 4142 Secretary: Jacq Dwyer, ph 273 4494 ALTON OLYMPIC WRESTLING CLUB Contact: Graham Campbell, ph 273 4295 Club night – Friday 5.30pm BORDER RUGBY & SPORTS CLUB President: Guy Lennox, ph 346 5585 Secretary: Brittany Lupton Waverley Clubrooms, ph 346 5263 CARLYLE W.I President: Rose Cowley, ph 273 8014 Secretary: Carole Dalziel CIVIL DEFENCE OFFICER John Gunn, ph 278 1469 a/hours FEDERATED FARMERS Dave Hopkins, Station Rd, RD17. Ph 346 5802 HEALTH CONSUMER SERVICE If you have any concerns about any Health Service received, phone 0800 801 482.

KAKARAMEA HALL SOCIETY Chairperson: Sue England, ph 273 4406 Secretary: Marie Dwyer, ph 273 8564 LIFELINE TARANAKI 24 hour phone counselling service, tollfree 06 758 6333 MAXWELL & DISTRICTS KINDERGARTEN Phone 342 3802, Open 5 days a week maxwell@yourkindergarten.co.nz Teachers: Katherine Walker and Gabi Downes MANUTAHI HALL Chairperson/Hall Convenor: Sharyn Peters 06 2734243 OLD FOLKS ASSOCIATION Hall Bookings: Noeline Kerrisk, ph 273 8217 Secretary: Ruth Mackay, 273 8162. Meets Tuesdays 1pm PAEPAE IN THE PARK INCORPORATED: Chairperson Christine Windle 0273 947 227 Stalls - Gloria Tui 0273 559 938 paepaeinthepark@gmail.com PARIROA PA LADIES COMMITTEE Treasurer: Huia Davis, ph 273 8675 PATEA & DISTRICTS BOATING CLUB INC Contact: Harley Ogle, ph 272 8010 PATEA BOARDRIDERS & SURF CLUB Secretary: L Niu, ph 273 8801 PATEA BOWLING CLUB INC Ph 273 8393. President: Joe Bourke, ph 273 8414, 273 8415 PATEA CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Margaret Needham 027 331 7844 PATEA COMMUNITY PATROL CPNZ Coordinator - Allan Caple 027 277 2624 PATEA FEDERATED FARMERS Secretary: Tim Honeyfield, ph 273 8411 PATEA KINDERGARTEN Pres: Marichen Honeyfield 021 0811 3558, Sec: Liz Cook 027 244 7811, Treas: Conna Smith 022 155 2517.

PATEA & WAVERLEY GARDENING CLUB Convenors: Susan Gunn 273 8135, Karen Phillips 273 8397 M Prince 346 6008, C Rook 346 6366 PATEA GOLF CLUB Secretary: Moya Dunlop, ph 027 484 9339 Club Captain: R Finlay, ph 273 8335 Club Captain: Gareth Hughes

PATEA HISTORICAL SOCIETY President: Jacq Dwyer, ph 273 4494 Secretary: Jim Baker, ph 278 4344 PATEA HORSE GROUP President: Tina DeJager-Rich, ph 027 6711370 Secretary: Sharon Besley, ph 027 276 1886 Treasurer: Claire Dawson, ph 027 676 5168 PATEA LIONS CLUB Pres: Kay Wallace, ph 273 8661. Sec: Linda Reid, ph 273 8334.

Meets 2nd Monday of month, Red Rock Cafe.

PATEA MAORI CLUB INC Secretary: ph 273 8339. Club practices every Monday night PATEA BRANCH CARLYLE PONY CLUB Contact: Sue Cole, ph 273 8777 PATEA PRIDE SPORTS CLUB President/Chairperson Tina Rio, 06 273 8693 Treasurer Stacey Marino, staceymm31@gmail.com PATEA RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB President: Kevin Tutauha, Old Main Rd, Patea PATEA RUGBY & SPORTS CLUB INC. Chairman: David Collins, ph 06 273 4468 Club Captain/contact: Todd Wollett, ph 06 273 8282 or 0276 712 912. Secretary: Bronwyn Murdoch, ph 06 273 8483 Patea Clubrooms, ph 06 273 8747 PATEA R.S.A President: Michael Back. Vice President: Topsy Gardner.

Secretary/Treasurer: Joan MacBeth, PO Box 68, Patea.

PATEA SQUASH CLUB President: Noel Perrett, ph 027 785 6279 Secretary: Ainslie Alexander, 027 334 4831 Club nights Fridays, 6pm Club Captain: Jenny Kerslake, ph 06 273 8465 PATEA STANDBY ASSN INC Po Box 28, Patea. Ph 273 8329 9am-noon After hours 273 8661, 273 8325 and 273 8665 after midday PATEA SURFCASTERS CLUB INC Club Captain / Weigh Master: Nigel Austen, ph 344 8184 PATEA TAE KWONDO Training Mon, Wed 6-7.30pm, ex-Primary School Hall Contact: Bruce 273 8779 PATEA TENNIS CLUB President: Maria Schrider, ph 273 4063 Secretary: Alva Honeyfield PATEA WALKING GROUP Contact: D Newell, ph 273 8498 PATEA WAVERLEY WAITOTARA VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE Sec/Treas: Heather Huston, ph 278 1339 PATEA YOUTH TRUST Chairperson: Tairoa Neho. Secretary: Laura Kanara.

POLICE – WAVERLEY Ph 346 7010 REACHOUT SUPPORT GROUP S Phillips, M Clark 273 8399 RNZ PLUNKET SOC. INC BALL RD SUB BRANCH Pres: Kate Murdoch, ph 273 4474 Sec / Treas: Irene Fowler, ph 273 4400 RNZ PLUNKET SOC. INC PATEA SUB BRANCH Pres: O Northcott, 273 8344. Vice Pres: S Mackay, 273 8185 Treasurer: R Nesbit, 273 8990, Secretary: J Gullery, 273 8669 SOUTH TARANAKI COASTGUARD Reachable Channel 83 VHF President: Gary Darnell 027 531 5565 Vice President: Gareth Read 029 770 1874 SOUTH TARANAKI DISTRICT MUSEUM TRUST President: Rosanne Oakes, Patea.

SOUTH TARANAKI TIMEBANK PATEA & WAVERLEY Coordinator: Joanne Peacock, 021 400 735 Email: Joanne.sttimebank@gmail.com TANEROA WAKA AMA PATEA / PATEA WAKA AMA 191 Egmont St, Patea.

Brian: 027 3899 270. Debbie: 027 3633 595 TARANAKI CARRIAGE DRIVERS (members NZ Carriage Driving Society) Fun informal club promoting sport of carriage driving. President: Colleen Rebay, ph 346 5815 TURI INDOOR BOWLING CLUB Pres: Raymond Finlay, ph 273 8335. Secretary: Doris Brunton, ph 278 3004, paddybrunton@gmail.com WAIOTURI MARAE TRUST Chairman: Archie Hurunui, 278 7177 Secretary: Narlene Ioane, ph 273 8151 WAITOTARA-PATEA SURFCASTER'S CLUB President: Alan Hone, ph 027 452 8989

Club Captain: Gavin Coveny, ph 027 393 4496 WAVERLEY A&P ASSOC Sec/Treas: Brittany Lupton, ph 021 253 1480, PO Box 52 WAVERLEY ADULT RIDING CLUB Michelle Watkins, ph 346 6226.

WAVERLEY BOWLING CLUB President: Wayne Berry, ph 346 5488 Treasurer: Pam Hurndell, ph 346 5622 WAVEREY BRANCH CARLYLE PONY CLUB Secretary: Janene Pope, ph 346 6416.

WAVERLEY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Margaret Needham, ph 027 331 7844 WAVERLEY CEMETERY BOARD PO Box 96, Waverley. Ph 346 7070 WAVERLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE President: c/- Brian Rook, 10 Okiwa Terrace, Waiinu Beach, RD 18, Wanganui 5488 WAVERLEY COMMUNITY PATROL CPNZ Coordinator - Doug Rosewarne, ph 021 109 0473 WAVERLEY COMMUNITY WEBSITE www.waverleyway.co.nz WAVERLEY CROQUET CLUB Chris How 346 5420, Marie Hawken 346 5929, Dianne Kennedy 346 5406, Rae Wilson 346 6149 WAVERLEY FIRE SERVICE A D Hickford, ph 346 5393. Hussey St, Wav. WAVERLEY GOLF Clubhouse, Box 76, ph 346 5672 Sec/treas: Jacqui Hooper, ph 346 5632 Club Captain: Warren Pope, ph 346 6416 Ladies Club Captain: Jacqui Boon, ph 346 5365 WAVERLEY GUN CLUB R Smith and T & C Symes, ph 346 5664.

WAVERLEY LIONS CLUB President: Grant Gulliver, ph 06 346 5657 Secretary: L Zimmerman, ph 346 5384. PO Box 145, Wav. WAVERLEY MACHINE KNITTING CLUB Meets 2nd Monday of the month 1pm.

WAVERLEY OLD TIME COUNTRY MUSIC ACOUSTIC Cindy & Cliff Burgess, 06 346 6424.

Meet 1st Sat of month, Feb-Dec, 1pm at Baptist Church WAVERLEY PLAYCENTRE President: Megan How 027 384 8177 or 06 346 5225. Vice Pres Tashie Hoffman 027 758 3937. Sec; Sophie Lance 027 663 3664 Hours Wed, Fri 9-12 WAVERLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL Principal - Kerri McColl Chairperson - Belinda Price WAVERLEY RACING CLUB President: Sam Lennox, ph 346 5365 Secretary: Justine Alexander, ph 027 232 7763 WAVERLEY SPINNING & WEAVING Nell Hone, ph 346 5660 WAVERLEY SWIMMING CLUB Kylie Manson, ph 346 6220 WAVERLEY STANDBY Secretary: Chris How, ph 346 5420 WAVERLEY TENNIS CLUB President: Shane Alexander, ph 346 5150 WAVERLEY UNITED INDOOR BOWLING CLUB Club Captain: Colleen Smith, ph 06 346 5997 Secretary: Dale Mitchell, ph 06 346 5488 WAVERLEY WAITOTARA RSA President: Brian Rook Secretary: Irene Avison WAVERLEY-WAITOTARA SHEEP DOG TRIAL CLUB President: Denis Smith, ph 06 346 5997 Secretary: Brenda Simson, ph 346 5124 WAVERLEY W.I President: M Huff, ph 346 5570 Secretary/Treasurer: Lyn Smailes WHENUAKURA HALL SOCIETY President: Trish Williams, ph 273 8351 Secretary: Claire Honeyfield, ph 273 8028 WHENUAKURA PLAYGROUP Contact: Kate Williams, ph 273 8371 Sessions: Wednesday 9.00-noon WANGANUI YOUNG FARMERS CLUB Samantha Bills, bills.sk@gmail.com, ph 027 675 8768 WHENUAKURA HALL SOCIETY President: Trish Williams, phone 273 8351 WHENUAKURA PLAYGROUP President: Kate Williams, phone 273 8371