The Patea & Waverley Press February 2020 by Cath Sheard

Patea & Waverley Press Te Karere o Patea me Te Wairoaiti

FEBRUARY 2020

Circulating in Patea, Waverley, Waitotara and surrounding districts

Rescue Workers and Whanau Brave the Shave 1 February 2020

Firstly a big thank you to Tammy, Laura, Cath and Julie for all the behind the scenes work they have done for this event. We would also like to thank South Taranaki Vets for the use of their bbq, McCarthy transport for their web support and hats, Gary for the use of his sound system, Kimba for the wonderful photo shoot he did for us, and the girls on the bbq who fed everyone and raised extra money, also the people who donated the baking. Thanks to the Hawera Star, Patea & Waverley Press and Hoopers for the use of their stage. A huge thank you to Trevor, Jim and Bob for their front-of-house work. We would also like to thank the Patea Volunteer Fire Brigade for their support and entertainment, and we hope they get a few new members. A huge thank you to the Teowai Ratahi from Poihakena portraits for their donation. And, lastly, all the people who came down to the event or donated over the internet supporting us with this great cause, and especially those who won auctions. Kirsty Cheetham

Winners of the Poihakena portrait sittings are: Bob Northcott, Steph Fowlie, Kirsty Cheetham, Laura Kanara and Gary Prentice. Winners of the meat raffles are: Jake Adams, Jim Sanson & Sharon Lloyd. Winner of the wooden truck: Jake Adams. Batons up winners were: Jeniveve Mereama Poari-Broughton, Jeniveve, Penny August, Jasmine Hiha, Dawn Mendes, Anonymous, Pat Wipani, Edith Cheetham, Julie Buijtendijk, Maureen Mackenzie, Jay Knight, Bob Garvey, Trudy Joblin, Dave Stubbs, and Cancer Society.

At the end of Saturday 1 February, $1,429 had been donated online and a further $1,700 was made at the shave event. All donations are going to the Cancer Society. Donations can still be made at https://give.everydayhero.com/ nz/rescue-workers-and-whanau-brave-the-shave.

DEADLINE: all copy to be handed in by 26 February for March 2020 issue. All deadlines on inside back cover.

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SAINT PATRICKS & FRANCIS de SALES PARISH 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

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2020 Mass Timetable

Weekday Masses Wed 5 Feb, 9.30am. St Francis de Sales, Waverley Wed 12 Feb, 9.30am. St Patrick's, Patea Wed 19 Feb, 9.30am. St Francis de Sales, Waverley Ash Wed 26 Feb, 9.30am, St Patrick's, Patea Sunday Mass Times: Sunday 2 Feb, 9.30am. St Patrick's, Patea Sunday 9 Feb, 9.30am, St Francis de Sales, Wav Sunday 16 Feb, 9.30am. St Patrick’s, Patea Sunday 23 Feb, 9.30am. St Francis de Sales, Wav

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Waiting is a very hard thing to do, sitting in the A&E, you wait … and wait… It is difficult to wait sometimes; if it’s for a bus or plane etc, you know full well the eventually it will arrive. As a Christian, we are all waiting, we wait for the promise of Jesus return, to come and walk upon this earth that He created. The Bible has shown us in many places to wait for His return. In Matthew v14 v 36-51 it shows us that nobody knows the date/time that Jesus will be coming back here, only Mighty God himself knows. But we are told to endure, to be faithful, vigilant, ready! His return will be swift. It tells us in these chapters that people will be behaving as in the days of Noah, before the earth was flooded, partying, doing what they want rather than what God has told us plainly to do. When Jesus comes back, it will be for those who do His will, obeying His commands, which are easy to do, those who are vigilant and waiting for Him. The promise has been in the hearts of every believer for centuries. Many Christians have waited and grown old and died, not to perish, but to have eternal life in Jesus. Those who are still alive, we too have this hope within us and as we see the state of the world now, and I’m not talking about smoke screens like global warming! But as laws are passed to kill unborn children because they deem them not to be human? Marriage from God’s perspective is purely male/female, but the Government deems that obsolete! Some Doctors are being allowed to terminate lives, particularly old people’s, and even those who are deemed to be mentally ill etc. These are indicators to Christians that the time is quickly running out. We cannot possibly keep changing what God has made right and make it wrong! Government does not have that right! Regardless of “modern” thinking. We wait patiently - soon, very soon, our Lord Jesus is coming back! This is our hope, our joy and our salvation, every eye will see Him! It can be yours as well, if you want it to be; the waiting will be an expectation of joy and peace that will be yours and what a day it is going to be! Come Lord Jesus Ted Reeves, Patea

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Local News BEREAVEMENTS

Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Rosaline Mary-Anne (Rose) Dobson.

An Appreciation

Bill and Nell Hone would like to extend their sincere thanks to all those who assisted them in so many ways during the most trying times of Nell's long stay in hospital. Your kindnesses are all so very much appreciated.

Patea Bowling Club The Patea Bowling Club Triples Tournament was held on the 14th of January. A big thanks to our sponsor, Universal Motors, and also thank you to Alan Hunt for his continued support arranging entries, draws and tallying scores. Thirty-three bowlers competed, and results were: 1st Frank Pollock’s team 2nd Brian Eccleshall’s team 3rd Barry Davis’s team Excellent greens, fine weather and afternoon tea was enjoyed by all. The next Triples Tournament is to be held at Patea, Thursday 9 April. A final thanks to Club members who helped on the day.

Patea Golf Club Membership Promotion Become a member of the Patea Golf Club and pay the promotion membership of only $75 for your first year of golf. Your second year will be half the full subscription and the third year you will pay the full subscription. You will save $250 over two years. This promotion applies to new and returning members. Do not delay, act now. Fill out an application form to get this special subscription offer for 2020. Contact Ray Finlay 273 8335 or Ev Gibbs 273 4142.

Patea Waverley Garden Club Hello all gardeners! Happy New Year to you all – has not it been a funny old summer so far. Prior to Christmas, many of us met and travelled to Lou and Sharon De Melo’s property inland from Waverley for our annual Christmas get together and Pot Luck tea. Once troops were assembled, we drove up through the Kohi hills out to Okahuturia taking in the beautiful scenery on the way – the closer we got to Lou and Sharon’s, the more dense the surrounding bush became – it was a glorious sight. On arrival, Lou and Sharon greeted us and welcomed us into their home. Once settled, members swapped gifts and then we sampled the delicious food each had provided. A certain woman who works in the Waverley Chemist shop once again did not fail to disappoint with her delectable delight – this time a wonderful dessert. Lovely savoury food and fresh strawberries along with a variety of desserts were enjoyed by those present. Once we all had full tummies, Sharon decided it was time for us to have a look at what she and Lou have created outside. We were all very impressed with what they have managed to establish at this fairly remote location. Sharon knew all of the names of the plants she had planted and advised what suited certain conditions and Lou was praised many times for his beautifully manicured lawns! We all left to travel back home just on sun set and the view travelling back down the hills onto the main road was really lovely. As we passed Nell and Bill’s home, we gave a thought to Nell who has had a bumpy period health wise lately – we wish her well for a speedy recovery. Our next meeting will be Wednesday 12th February 2020 in Waverley. We intend meeting at 6pm in the Main Street of Waverley outside the GAS Service Station from where we will follow the leader to visit two gardens, having supper at the last. Ladies and Gentlemen should bring $2 each and a plate of finger food for supper. If you have any questions prior to the date or would like a ride to our next visit, do not be afraid to call: Waverley: Margaret Prince 06 346 6008 or Cheryl Rook on 06 346 7070 and Patea: Susan Gunn on 06 273 8135 or Karen Phillips on 06 273 8397.

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Roger Rei Memorial Prize List 2020

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A very good field of 142 players participated in the 19th Roger Rei Memorial golf tournament played on a well-groomed Patea Links on Saturday 18th Jan 2019.Fine but windy conditions prevailed but some very good scores were returned. Players travelled from as far north as Hamilton and as far south as Wellington. Good tournaments do not happen without the help of many sponsors. The Patea Golf Club thanks all the following sponsors who supported this tournament. Malonegolf, Noel McColl Construction, Universal Motors, NQS Earthmoving Ltd, Tree Truck Limited, Kim’s Workz, Houghton’s Plumbing, Hawera Welding Contractors, White Electrical Ltd, Vetfarm Ltd, Silver fern Farms Waitotara, First National Mills & Gibbon, Obertech Group, Patea Tyre Centre, Ben Thomas Panel beating, McCarty & Hunger, Callie’s Cut & Dried, Tasman Toyota. Taranaki Golf Centre, J & B Murdock Contracting, Cleggs Funeral Services, Thomson O’Neil & Co, Patea Four Square, BDO Chartered Accountants, Westpac Bank, Mobile Smiles Patea, ANZ Bank, Patea Electrical, Hooper Engineering, E C Dallison & Sons Ltd, Cottage Lane. Current New Zealand Amateur Champion Sam Jones from Manaia was the winner or the Roger Rei Tonga scoring a three under par round of 70 and a shot behind was Tim White from Hawera scoring a 2 under par round or 71 The tournament prize table was valued at over $5000-00 and 40 tournament prizes were presented. Results were: Best Gross Total Field S Jones 70 Best Nett Ladies Total Field E Gibbs 66 Best Nett Men Total Field C Whanau 62 Men’s Div (1) First Nett C Faiers 68 Men’s Div (2) R Henry 64 Men’s Div (3) G Davidson 63 Ladies K Honeyfield 67 Past Player/Non Golfers P Roach 70.5 Men’s Div (1) First Gross T White 71 Men’s Div (2) D Prince 79 Men’s Div (3) P Te Ngahue 87 Ladies First Gross T Raj 76 Men’s Div (1) First Stableford D Faiers 40 Men’s Div (2) W Pope 42 Men’s Div (3) N Williams 42 Past Players/Non Golfers 2nd Nett G Hughes 72.5 Men’s Div (1) 2nd Nett L Quintus 69 Men’s Div (2) J Ngere 69 Men’s Div (3) L Hackett 68 Ladies T Smith 68 Men’s Div (1) 2nd Gross A Langton 72 Men’s Div (2) 2nd Stableford T Simpson 40 Men’s Div (3) G Gibbs 40 Ladies W Finlay 40 Men’s Div (1) 3rd Nett R Geary 71 Men’s Div (2) M West 69 Men’s Div (3) J Rossiter 70 Ladies C Davidson 69 Men’s Div (1) 3rd Gross D Barson 72 Men’s Div (2)3rd Stableford K Cameron 39 Men’s Div (3) W Cole 39 Ladies 3rd Stableford J Higgins 39 Men’s Div (1) 4th Nett K Wells 71 Men’s Div (2) S Gamble 70 Men’s Div(3) J Cole 71 Accuracy 1st Green - H Wham, 7th Green - J Love, 10th Green - N Williams and 15th Green - T White. 9th Green Ladies - A Braithwaite Lucky Draw $150-00 - G Davidson Garnett Family Trophy The first mixed event of the year was the Garnett Family Trophy played over 18 holes and it was a foursomes net event. First were Ray & Win Finlay scoring a nett 67.5. Second were Robert and Verna Bourke scoring a nett 69.5 on countback and 3rd were Cyril & Kathy Faiers also on nett 69.5 Business House Golf This competition started on Thursday 23rd January 2020 and this year 15 teams have entered the competition which is an increase of two teams from 2019.Thank you for your entries. Once again Cunning Stunts have started very strong scoring a nett 18 but the handicap system will sort them out. Hooper Engineering scored a nett 21 and Universal Motors scored a nett 22 to be the leading teams after round one. There are night cash prizes plus sponsors prizes and there will be aggregate cash prizes on the final night. Everyone enjoyed the nice fresh burgers after golf. Membership Promotion The golf club is offering a special sub of only $75-00 so take this opportunity and join our golf club. Summer Cup This competition was played over 18 holes and there were three rounds available and your best two nett scores were counted for the competition. Nick Williams defended his title with rounds of 62 and 72 for a 134 total and first placing. Second with rounds of 67 and 70 for a 137 total was Willie Harris and third with rounds or 70 and 70 for a 140 total was Robert Bourke. Coming Events 8th February Patea Cup Qualifier Round 1 15th February Oakes Memorial Round 1 22nd February Oakes Memorial Round 2 29th February Williams Cup 18 holes nett

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Pātea Community Board Meeting Notes from the meeting on Wednesday 29 January 2020, 4pm, provided by the Board Members. The first meeting for the year was held at the Waverley Community Centre. Present were: Pātea Community Board members; Jacq, Dianne, Jo & Maria, Robert Northcott (Pātea Ward Councillor), Brian Rook (Pātea Ward Councillor), Janine Maruera, (Community Development Officer), Phil Nixon (Mayor), Marianne Archibald (Group Manager Corporate Services), Liam Dagg (Group Manager Environmental Services), Sara Dymond (PA) & 18 members of the public. Open Forum: Jacq welcomed new Council Staff Marianne & Liam, and Sgt Andrew Stilton to the meeting. Rob spoke to us about the ongoing problem of cell phone coverage in Pātea. This has been highlighted on FB last week with requests for identifying areas of town where there is no coverage. The outcome is that almost all of Pātea has no coverage. In spite of this the telecommunication company incharge of cellphone towers, will not be bringing one to Pātea in the near future. This is a major problem at the Beach in particular if there is an emergency. The Council will continue to push for better service for the town. Rob also gave an update on the Pātea River Walkway. The Council have put it on the list to be upgraded and enlarged, and will continue on to the other side of the bridge, along the River side and then turn up toward Victoria St and then turn again toward the Domain, then down to the Beach. It is still in the planning process, and when done it will provide a valuable biking and walking track for locals and visitors. Jacq spoke about the noughts & crosses game for children that Colin Schrader from Pātea Lions has made for the Memorial Park behind the Waka. This will be installed in the next few weeks. Mention was also made of the need to install a sign at the carpark at Mana Bay to warn of the strong currents the river creates for swimmers. The Council are working on this. Repairs have also been made to the life preserver rings and the phone at the Beach. This is in relation to the children that were washed out to sea a couple of weeks ago. The Council also want to recognize in some way the bravery of the man that saved them. Glenda Haworth spoke of the placement of the ‘Dog exercising areas’ at Waiinu Beach. They are too close to the Campground and the boat ramp. She has asked for them to be relocated several times and is frustrated that this has not been done. Liam said he will follow through on this request. Allan Caple from Pātea Community Patrol gave us an update on the current status of the town after dark. One concern is people on motorbikes riding fast around the town and beach area. This is also a problem in Waverley. The ladies from the Paepae committee gave us an update on the big day ahead on Waitangi Day in Pātea. Gillian Rio, Mareta Marsters, Minnie Broughton, Kimba Mellows, Tina Fisher told us they were all set for another action-packed day. Their Chairperson Melva Tucker couldn’t be there today, but we thanked them all for the tireless work they do to make this event such a success each year. This is the 16th or 17th year the Paepae has been going, long may it continue. Maria Ferris spoke about the new sunshades that will be going in Aotea Park at Waverley. She will be meeting with Phil Waite about this soon. She also requested that ‘Pool Open’ sign be put by the Waverley Pools, as its difficult to tell if it is open from the roadside. Sue and Bruce Weeks spoke of their concern at the speed of traffic passing through the town, particularly trucks. Mayor Phil said it is a major concern, especially in Waverley and Eltham for some reason. Other locals agreed and it was asked if a Speed Camera car cold be set up in the town from time to time. Sgt Andrew said he will pass this concern on to the Area Commander. Sally Newlands spoke of her despair at the state of some of the town gardens at Waverley, she has over the years, tended a lot of the gardens herself, but wants the Council to do more to keep them presentable. This stirred up a lot of discussion with those in attendance and they all supported Sally’s request. Mayor Phil, Marianne and Liam said it is a concern of the Council and they are working on a plan to sort this out in the urban upgrade. Lyn Cromarty spoke of her annoyance that a paved area at Cave Beach was covered with a load of gravel a while ago. This gravel/large stones in also spilled all the way down some steps, making them dangerous to walk on. Marianne is going to see that the Council remove this gravel. Mayor Phil spoke of the success of the Summer Blast Reading Programme for children and Libraries all over South Taranaki. This has now finished for the summer with a party for the children at each library followed by a water fight outside in the sunshine. Jacq spoke on behalf of the Pātea RSA in regards to their application for $1,100 to print a book for 100 years of Pātea RSA. This milestone was reached in 2019, but the celebration will be held in early 2021. President Tom Matiaha and the rest of the committee are organizing the event which will do our past soldiers proud. Waverley Waitotara RSA have an event to celebrate 100 years since they formed on Saturday 15 February 2020 at the Waverley Community Centre. Jo Peacock and Rob spoke again of the need for more low-cost housing in Waverley and Pātea, especially for older residents. 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 Pātea or Waverley Library. Your Community Board Members are: Jacq Dwyer (Chair) Dianne Lance (Deputy) Maria Ferris, Jo Peacock, Robert Northcott (Pātea Councillor) The meeting times & venues for next year are: Wednesday 11 March, 4pm, Hunter Shaw Building, Pātea Wednesday 22 April, 4pm, Kakaramea Hall Wednesday 3 June, 4pm, Hunter Shaw Building, Pātea Wednesday 15 July, 4pm, Waitotara War Memorial Hall, Kaipo St Wednesday 26 August, 4pm, Hunter Shaw Building, Pātea Wednesday 7 October, 4pm, Waverley Community Centre, Chester St Wednesday 18 November, 4pm, Alton Coronation Hall, 355 Ball Rd

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Whanganui Summer Programme 2020

On Thursday 9 January Patea Historical Society hosted the annual Whanganui Summer program for the fourth year running, on a field trip to historical sites in the south of our province. We started the day in Patea, with a wander around the exhibits at Aotea Utanganui and then morning tea. The 54 Whanganui residents then got back in the bus and headed out to Oika, on the hilltop beyond Whenuakura Marae. Oika was built as a gunfighting Pa on the top of the hill around the year 1868, at the height of the Land Wars, in its commanding position to protect Rangikura and Pamatangi Pa, by local Chief - Ruka Anauru Te Onekura. Darren Ngarewa was our guide at this site, he explained the zigzag trench design of the Oika hilltop fortified Pa and the role it played. Within months of its creation, the reason for its existence ceased, with the end of the land wars and Ruka Te Onekura being sent to Dunedin as a prisoner of the Crown with 73 others in November 1869. The ancient ridge-top Pa of Pamatangi could be seen in the distance, on the inland side of the main road, above the bend in the Whenuakura River. The next stop was at Weraroa Redoubt at Waitotara, which was established near the site of Weraroa Pā after the Pā was taken on 21 July 1865. Ditch and bank earthwork of a rectangular plan, with bastion defence at three corners covering four sides. Timber construction fortified Block house would have been inside the trench lines. A track from the north side leads down to the Waitotara River; a commemorative cairn for the militia was placed on the site in 1948. Whanganui historian Kyle Dalton told us about the cliff-top Weraroa Pa and nearby kainga Perekama and Arei-ahi. We managed to get the 55-seater bus safely in and out of this remote inland location, thanks to the skillful driving of Nick Huia. The final stop for the day was Tauranga ika Marae on the Nukumaru Straight. We met with Julian Broughton at Tutahi Church and all sat in the ancient pews and listened to him tell of stories of the area. Tutahi is one of 3 churches built by Ngawaka Taurua after his return from Otago with other Maori Prisoners in 1872. 'Tutahi', which stands near the site of Titokowaru's Tauranga Ika Pa on the Nukumaru Straight was built in 1883. 'Te Takerei-o-Aotea' was built in 1888 at Taumaha Pa, Manutahi, while 'Te Kapenga', at Hukatere, was completed in 1889, the year after Taurua's death. The fortified pa of Titokowaru and his followers known as Tauranga-ika was to be the site of a battle, but the battle was abandoned on 3 February 1869. There have been many reasons over the years given for the abandonment of this battle, Words from Ngawaka Taurua and reported in the NZ Herald on 25 June 1869 are probably the most reliable explanation: “from Tauroa a good deal of information was gleaned. He said that the reason for the evacuation of the Turanga ika Pa was because Titokowaru was afraid that he would be surrounded, and that they were short of provisions. He also stated that they had lost more from sickness than from wounds during the war”.

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Julian Broughton shows us drone footage of local ancient Pa sites, inside the wharenui at Tauranga ika Marae

In the early 1900’s the historian James Cowan described Tauranga Ika: "This pa, the bestdesigned fortification yet built by the hostile tribes in the country between Wanganui and Taranaki, Tauranga-ika was of large size, defended with trenches and rifle-pits, parapet, and a double line of stockade. Its design was skilful, as will be seen from the plan, and it was so built as to give the defenders an enfilading fire along each flank. It measured about 450 feet each way. The large posts of the palisade were from 6 to 12 inches in thickness and stood 10 to 15 feet above the ground, and the spaces between them were filled in with saplings set upright close together and fastened to cross-rails with supple jack and aka-vines ties. As was usual in Maori stockades, the saplings of the outer fence did not quite reach the ground; only the posts of this line were sunk in the earth, and the defenders in the trench were enabled to fire under the foot of the fence. In the rear of the inner or main stockade there was a parapet 6 feet high and 4 feet in thickness formed by the earth thrown out of the trench. The interior work was pitted with trenches and covered ways and shell-proof underground shelters roofed with strong timbers and toetoe and raupo covered with earth; even galvanised iron taken from the plundered settlers buildings were used as roofing. At one of the flanking angles was a conspicuous watch-tower (taumaihi) over 30 feet high, constructed of stout timbers. In front, outside the palisading, stood a flagstaff on which the Hauhau war-flags were hoisted. Two gateways to the rear stockade gave access to the bush and the water-spring. Titokowaru occupied a tent near the rear of the pa."

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Celebrating 100 years of the Waverley Waitotara RSA 15th February 2020 Our 100 Year Celebration is being held at Dallison Park, Chester Street, Waverley between 10am and 4pm. A family fun day is planned for children and adults alike including a bouncy castle, traction engine rides, vintage Army vehicles, food stalls and drawing competitions. We ask that family identities get behind this day and it would be great if we are able to borrow photos and details of the roll in which your loved ones played over the past 100 years. These will be displayed on the day of the celebration. An official event will take place in late afternoon. Contact Margaret 027 657 1326 or email waverleywaitotararsa@gmail.com

Pātea Community Board Members of the public are welcome to attend community board meetings which are held around the ward on a six-weekly cycle. At the beginning of a meeting members of the public are invited to speak in the open forum. Five minutes is allocated for each speaker. The Pātea Community Board has a Local Discretionary Fund which can help support your community projects. The application forms and our contact details are on the Council’s website www.southtaranaki.com. Wednesday 11 March Hunter Shaw Building, Egmont Street, Pātea. 4pm Wednesday 22 April Kakaramea Hall, South Road, Alton. 4pm Wednesday 3 June Hunter Shaw Building, Egmont Street, Pātea. 4pm Wednesday 15 July Waitotara War Memorial Hall, Kaipo Street, Waitotara. 4pm Wednesday 26 August Hunter Shaw Building, Egmont Street, Pātea. 4pm Wednesday 7 October Waverley Community Centre, Chester Street, Waverley. 4pm Wednesday 18 November Alton Coronation Hall, 4pm Councillor Robert Northcott, Maria Ferris, Jacq Dwyer (Chairperson), Dianne Lance and Joanne Peacock

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8 - February 2020

A word from our MP Harete Hipango

As soon as we have welcomed another new year, the first month is already seen, been and transpired. And with it, the realisation that we are well on our way with 2020. Last week it was announced that Election Day will be on Saturday 19 September, within 11 months of our local government elections. Representation of our community at local and central government ought to reflect the composition and needs of our community – and with that – a person who can properly represent and be made of diversity and experience of social, cultural, ethnic and economic scope and range. I am that person – diverse, experienced, educated, learned in the pathways, walks and aspects of life. Of Whanganui and for Whanganui. Front of mind this summer, has been the people and communities affected by local and foreign tragedies. White/Whakaari Island eruption was a devastating end to 2019. I am immensely indebted to and proud of our first responders, SAS recovery team, defence force, emergency crews, hospital staff, iwi and volunteers. Across the waters, Australia is suffering unimaginable and immeasurable destruction. The horror of the burning bushfires scouring and consuming the earth, the wildlife and the lives of many. And there is now the Coronavirus emerging in China, Australia, the USA and the EU, which is causing concern for many Kiwis, particularly those travelling or stuck abroad and schools who will soon welcome an influx of international students. The Government must address the issue and put in measures to ensure the safety of New Zealanders. Closer to home, was the recent drowning of a young Israeli tourist in the Whanganui River. I posted on my Facebook page an explanation of the reason for the placement of a “rahui” on the River waters and surrounding regions, reaching from Hipango Park (lands gifted by my great grandfather, Whanganui chief Waata Hipango, to the citizens of Whanganui) through to the mouth of the Whanganui Harbour. When there is loss and tragedy of others, particularly visitors, we come together in support and kindness –which is as we ought to do. This must be the same for one another in our own communities. We have people and organisations on the ground, like the Koha Shed and Kai Kitchen Trust, who support the vulnerable members of our community. National wants to support local programmes with Place Based Initiatives (PBIs). We want to give local leaders flexibility and support to customise responses based on what works for the community. Local solutions for local problems. We know there is more crime and more victims under this soft-on-crime Government. We know 15,000 more kids are growing up in benefit dependent homes, despite the Prime Minister promising to halve child poverty, and we know 7000 more young people are on the dole. When the Government scaled back its flagship youth employment programme, it showed it isn’t serious about tackling the root cause of poverty. The cost of living has been driven up by rents and fuel – a by-product of this Government’s policies and taxes. These increased costs are putting real pressure on Kiwi families. In the last financial year alone, $480 million was paid out in hardship grants. Promises have been made locally which haven’t been delivered – during the 2017 election campaign, Labour promised $3 million for Whanganui’s North and South Moles and $6 million for the Whanganui Velodrome. Irrespective of any council owned assets and PGF funds, the Prime Minister and Government made promises that they have not honoured. I promote and welcome investment into the Whanganui electorate – people, communities, infrastructure and opportunities – but we want those promises delivered on, in time, without falsehoods and false hopes. While the current Government focuses on being “relentlessly positive,” The National Party and I, will be relentlessly dedicated to working for New Zealand and our communities. Harete Hipango MP for Whanganui Electorate

February 2020 - 9

Reduce the Fire Risk: on the land using machinery and equipment

Driver attitudes to drink driving research: Brake reaction

Staying safe Whether you’re maintaining your lifestyle block or working on a farm, you’re likely to be carrying out tasks that could start a fire. Fires can start from the smallest spark, so take care using machinery and equipment when conditions are hot and dry. Using machinery When you’re driving through stubble or long grass, exhaust heat or sparks can cause a fire. Mowers and scrub cutters can start fires by hitting rocks in dry grass. Try to avoid using machinery in hot, dry and/or windy weather and keep an eye on what’s happening outside the cab. If it’s unavoidable, wet down your work area and have firefighting equipment on hand. Maintaining machinery Check that your machinery has no mechanical defects that could start a fire – especially in its bearings or moving parts. Make sure it has the approved exhaust systems and spark arresters. Clean belly pans and the spaces around motors regularly. Check for any starling birds’ nests around motors and clear them away before starting any work. Doing hot works Hot work is any task using tools that could start a fire. If welding, brazing, cutting or any other flame/heat operated equipment is part of your operations, know the risks and how to manage them before undertaking any task. • If you’re doing hot work outside you must comply with NZS4781 - New Zealand Code of Practice for Safety in Welding and Cutting. • Remove fire hazards or anything burnable before starting work. • Have firefighting equipment ready. • Half an hour after you finish, check for ignitions that could cause a fire.

Road safety charity Brake says the results of research released by DB Breweries into the attitudes of drivers towards alcohol and driving are extremely concerning. Caroline Perry, NZ director, Brake the road safety charity says: “Getting behind the wheel after drinking is extremely risky, so this research around people's attitudes is very concerning. Research shows that even a small amount of alcohol impairs your driving, affecting your coordination and slowing your reactions. Even if you feel okay after a drink, the reality is that if you get behind the wheel you're putting yourself and others in needless danger. The only safe amount of alcohol to consume if you're driving is none. “We need to ensure Police are resourced to operate more checkpoints and random roadside testing. This not only helps to get drink-drivers off the road, but can also deter people from drink driving, as they perceive there is a high chance they will be caught.” Drivers with even 20-50mg alcohol per 100ml of blood are at least three times more likely to die in a crash than those with no alcohol in their blood [1]. This is because even small amounts of alcohol affect drivers' reaction times, judgment and co-ordination [2]. Alcohol also makes it impossible for drivers to assess their own impairment because it creates a false sense of confidence and means drivers are more inclined to take risks and believe they are in control when they’re not [3]. Brake’s key messages on drink driving: • Never drink any amount of alcohol if you’re driving • Avoid drinking at night if you’re driving early the next morning • Plan ahead and make sure you can get home safely by using public transport, booking a taxi/rideshare, or having a sober driver who sticks to soft drinks. Don’t accept a lift from someone who’s been drinking. • Take responsibility for others: never buy a drink for someone who is driving, speak out to friends who plan to drink and drive, and if you’re hosting a party help your guests to plan a safe way home before the party starts.

Check your fire weather You can see the fire danger in your area on the NIWA fire weather website. It allows you to find out your local fire risk based on your location. If you want to light a fire, it’s not enough just to check the fire weather. You may also have to apply for a fire permit.

Brake is a national road safety charity that promotes road safety and campaigns against the carnage on New Zealand roads. It does this by running a number of initiatives including a service for fleet and road safety professionals. Brake coordinates national Road Safety Week each May. It is also fundraising to improve support for families bereaved and injured in road crashes.

Top fire safety tips • Keep your machinery clean and well maintained. • Have firefighting equipment on hand – and know how to use it. • Avoid using machinery or doing hot works when the fire risk is very high.

HAWKEN CONTRACTING

Hawken Contracting now has available short-cut self loading silage wagons. Able to do complete job from paddock to stack. 40mm short-cut grass length for better compaction. For further information ring Gary: 06 346 5929.

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February 2020 -11

Summer Blast at Patea & Waverley LibraryPlus

South Taranaki Libraries popular summer reading programme was revamped this summer to offer a new, dynamic way of encouraging children’s learning and discovery while not being limited to just reading. Children in Patea and Waverley enjoyed the new programme, which included storytellers and hands-on activities, and proudly shared their creations with staff.

Patea Market Held on the main street (Egmont St,) on the 2nd Sunday of every month from 9am till 1pm, with stalls to be set up from 7.30am. $5.00 stall fee. If you need more about this contact Cris on 027 485 6174 or 06 273 8199

MAG FENCING • • • • •

For all: conventional & electric fencing all timber / rail fencing electric fence fault finding general repairs postrammer available

Phone Jason 027 527 7231 member of fencing association NZ

magfencing@gmail.com (for quotes)

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Maxwell & Districts Kindergarten Kia ora and welcome back everyone to Maxwell and Districts Kindergarten for 2020! We opened on the 6th January and the children have been making the most of the warm weather with outdoor play â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the sandpit, water play and woodwork table have been firm favourites so far. So many great opportunities for learning as children work together and explore as a group.

We are right on your doorstep We can do WOF inspections while you wait Our hourly rate is lower than dealer workshops because we have less overheads You know our guys We can service and repair almost anything We do callouts (no travel charge within 10km radius of Patea) We are locals & support locally We are MTA assured

Rob, Leighton, Chresten, Arna 06 273 8288 next to the BP 2 Go in Patea

LTNZ

Authorised WOF inspectors

Hot weather has also meant that it is nice to slow down and enjoy a story. The library bus has been on its first visit for the year and we were lucky to have the library staff read us a story and share some finger puppets with us. The children loved trying on the animal finger puppets and singing a song about them.

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14 - February 2020

SHORT TOP & SIDES Hedge, Shelter & Tree Trimming Clean up service available Hedge Mulching Damon Owner / Operator Ph: 027 368 5959

Patea & Waverley Press DEADLINES

MT & RE BEATSON CONTRACTING

Round Baleage * Individual & Tubewrapping Available * 6 Layer Plastic * Round & Conventional Hay * Buy/Sell Standing Grass, Baleage & Hay * Direct Drilling * Boom Spraying

MICKEY BEATSON 027 204 2578

Deadlines are shown on the front cover each month - late copy may not be published. Deadline for March issue - February 26

Wanted: OLD BOTTLES, pottery / stone jars + crocks.

Deadline for April issue - March 27 Deadline for May issue - April 26 Deadline for June issue - May 27

Top $ paid. Cash. Private collector.

Ph 06 753 5761 or 021 141 8029

Sorensen Transport

(plus) gardening, etc. Free quotes 027 232 9654

Buy, sell & swap in the classifieds: email cathsheard@xtra.co.nz or txt 021 247 8193

locally owned & operated * * * * *

STH NAKI mowing

Hay, silage (grass & maize) Cartage on farm and road Spreading Livestock All general cartage needs

Call Maurice today on 06 346 6099 or 0274 454 790

Painter

25 years service Waverley Patea & Districts

Waipipi Wind Farm Access Closure Temporary closure of the informal access routes through the Waipipi Wind Farm site to the Tasman Sea and the Whenuakura River will take effect from 14 October 2019. Access through the site is closed due to the health and safety risks associated with the construction activities. All non-construction related traffic will not be permitted on the site for the duration of the 18 month construction period.

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

Ph Peter Larsen 06 346 5747

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

Gardening Weeding, pruning and planting. One off clean-ups and on-going maintenance. For more information contact Janet at

Planet-Janet Gardening Services

on 021 043 9060 or planet.janet@live.com

Ph 06 346 5649 Waverley or 027 659 1946

PATEA STANDBY 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-11.30 Monday to Friday AFTER HOURS 346 5050 or 346 5149 Try to book appointments in advance.

St Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

Phone 06 278 4786 Patea, Waverley, Waitotara

L&J Devane Contracting

Lance Devane Fencing Contractor jess.lance @gmail.com

0274125251 4 Porritt Street Whanganui

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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 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. DEADLINES - shown on the front cover each month late copy may not be published

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. Dental services -Victoria Dental (Waverley): 45 Gloag St, Waverley. Phone 346 5491 opening hours Wednesday 9.00am - 3.30pm Thursday 9.00am - 4.30pm 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. Waverley LibraryPlus Monday to Friday Saturday

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

Abbotsford Health Centre Waverley - 3465021 Standby 9.30-11.30 Daily Leo Brown Podiatrist Monthly District Health Nurse Daily Medical Equipment Hire Eg Wheel,Chairs Crutches etc Meeting Room Hire All by Appointment only

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 Dec 2019 - 199.5mm over 8 days Rainfall for Dec 2018 - 139mm Average for Dec - 108mm over 49 years Total for 2019 - 1343mm WAITOTARA Rainfall recorded by Marie Hawken, Waitotara Rainfall December 2019 - 142.25mm in 10 days Rainfall December 2018 - 88.75mm in 12 days Total for 2019 - 948mm WAVERLEY Rainfall recorded by Stu Buckman, Waverley Rainfall for December 2019 Rainfall for December 2018 Rainfall for December 2017 Total for 2019 - unavailable at time of printing