The Patea & Waverley Press - November 2020 by Cath Sheard

Patea & Waverley Press Te Karere o Patea me Te Wairoaiti

NOVEMBER 2020

Circulating in Patea, Waverley, Waitotara and surrounding districts

Waverley Croquet Club The season is now well underway, with a relatively busy month. The singles are going well, as many have gone along on extra days, when they could, to play their games. The Doff Lupton Cup was played for late August and was won by Helen Fairweather, well done Helen. She was presented the cup by Marie Hawken. There were nine 'Hole in ones' in October a good achievement. Fun day was exactly that, a lot of laughter and a few outbursts were heard over the greens as players were playing with lemons, tennis balls, golf balls and bowling balls. Father Ted had a bit of devine intervention at many hoops, while animals were seen trotting around the course. A few hoops fell like dominoes as others were being burgled. There was an All Black in our mist but the Arab lost her camel and had to retire at lunchtime while the cowboys horse stayed put. It was good to see all dressed to the theme, even the one back to front, soon found whether she was coming or going. It was a great day. Thank you Helen for putting it on. Upcoming events: Club doubles will commence on Saturday 21st November, please get your names in early. Wanganui Club is expected to join us on Wednesday 2nd December, yet to be confirmed. Put this date on your calendar, as it always a good day when it is inter-club. Can members please contribute to the Christmas raffle. Donations are to be in by mid November, as this will come around quickly.

Freaky Friday @ the Museum More than 240 people enjoyed Halloween at Aotea Utanganui Museum on Friday 30 October. Staff and volunteers decorated the museum - our thanks to everyone who made this fun event possible. One parent said "It was awesome, me & my kiddies loved it! Thank you so much for putting this together".

Club contacts: Chris How 346 5420 Marie Hawken 346 5929 Sheryl Jones 027 319 2595 Rae Wilson 346 5149

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A Christian Word As we grow somewhat older I think that because death is a lot closer or real. We would be very wise indeed to contemplate all those heavenly teachings most of us did receive when we were a lot younger. It was not relevant at such a young age to be thinking about dying, that’s years away! Suddenly it’s not! It’s right here at the door, an unavoidable reality we have to deal with. We can do an ostrich impersonation and try to persuade ourselves that God is not real, that could be the easiest way. But I would choose to believe that we would want to be sure, either way, the need to find peace before we die is urgent, the truth is absolutely necessary. How will you know? There are so many ways or choices out there for you to be thoroughly confused by and going with the latest trend is so easy. You do need to be so sure of the choice you make because you alone will be responsible for the outcome and by that I mean, do you get to have Eternal life or not! I want to point out, purely from experience, that calling out to God Almighty through His Son Jesus Christ is the way, the truth and the life. God will never disappoint you if you are sincere, going to church is not going to be of any assistance whatsoever if you do not have a personal relationship with Jesus, because everything expands or exists from Him alone, Jesus does not live in a church building! When you desire to get the answer to life and eternity, right where you are now you can ask Jesus to be your Lord and Saviour, at home or wherever. God will hear your prayer and respond so swiftly that you will know that you know, God is real., He did create the heavens, earth, ocean, wind, day and night … everything is the work of His hands for you to discover about Him! Praise God that He made it so clear and easy for you. The greatest miracle is your salvation and one minute you’re in the doubter’s camp and miraculously you’re in God’s hands, instant! So powerfully that it takes your breath away … It is hard to explain this transition, but it has to be God who does it otherwise we would eventually lose heart and wander away from Him. But when He holds you, you will know you are saved for all of eternity and that is the most priceless reality you will ever experience, it is why God created us … for Himself to be with His created forever. Y ou are the work of His hands and His love for you will hold all together for ever. So right where you are, ask God to forgive you your sins and accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour. Saviour being the key word here for you! Come Lord Jesus Ted Reeves, Patea

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Weekday Masses Wed 4 Nov, 9.30am. St Francis de Sales, Waverley Wed 11 Nov, 9.30am. St Patrick's, Patea Wed 18 Nov, 9.30am. St Francis de Sale, Waverley Wed 25 Nov, 9.30am. St Patrick's, Patea Sunday Mass Times: Sunday 1 Nov, 9.30am. St Patrick's, Patea Sunday 8 Nov, 9.30am, St Francis de Sales, Wav Sunday 15 Nov, 9.30am. St Patrick’s, Patea Sunday 22 Nov, 9.30am. St Francis de Sales, Wav Sunday 29 Nov, 9.30am. St Patrick’s, Patea

Christmas House Tour

Christmas is coming early to South Taranaki with 8 houses opening their doors on Saturday 28 November for the South Taranaki Christmas House Tour. The tour is a fundraiser for St John with funds going towards the building of a new ambulance station in South Taranaki. Some of the Christmas houses are situated in town and some are country homes. All their owners have a love for the festive season and enjoy decorating their homes to celebrate it. Some are collectors and have gathered a stunning array of decorations over the years; others are crafters and love to create their own adornments for their homes. Either way, the halls are being decked, the stockings hung and a great day out prepared for all those participating in the tour. As a bonus, ticket holders can enter a draw for four fifty dollar vouchers from the Christmas Village in New Plymouth. Tickets are available from Patea Pharmacy.

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President Rose Cowley welcomed 8 members and 1 visitor to our October meeting. Business discussed. Our guest speaker this month was Lara Abraham who featured in the Stratford Press for her achievements with Girl Guides. She joined brownies in 2015 receiving badges then and has progressed to guides where she has completed activities for badges and has now received a special award Araki. Her next step up is Rangers. Five members attended the Fun and Friendship day at Kapuni, we were asked to serve morning tea. Roll Call for the day was Riding for the Disabled, guest speaker was Kate Dunlop speaking about growing Quinoa here in South Taranaki. Everyone enjoyed a shared lunch, 50, 60 and 70 year badges were presented. Farewell to everyone and safe journey home. November is our international month so we will visit Turquoise Café in Hawera for some Turkish Cuisine. Come and see what we are all about, competitions are not compulsory. We meet the first Thursday of each month, 1.30pm at the Patea Old Folks Hall. Competitions for October: Bloom – 1st N Kerrisk, 2nd M Meyer, Cluster – 1st M Pryor, 2nd N Kerrisk, 3rd M Meyer Shrub – 1st M Meyer, 2nd M Pryor, 3rd N Kerrisk Handcraft - (Paper flowers in a vase) 1st M Meyer Cooking – (Pikelets) 1st M Meyer, 2nd N Kerrisk

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Pātea Community Board Meeting

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Notes from the meeting on Wednesday 7 October 2020 4pm, provided by the Board Members. The seventh meeting for the year was held at the Waverley Community Centre. Present were: Pātea Community Board members; Dianne, Maria, Jo, Rob Northcott (Pātea Ward Councillor), Janine Maruera, (Community Development Officer), Phil Nixon (Mayor), Sara Dymond (PA), Liam Dagg (Group Manager Environmental Services) and several members of the public. Apologies from: Jacq Dwyer Open Forum: Allan Caple – Patea Community Patrol. Things are very quiet at moment. Noticeable reduction in dog issues and dogs roaming. A group of 11-12 teenagers congregating in streets at night but no real issues from them. Sgt Andrew Stilton from Hawera Police put in his apologies but nothing to report. Doug Rosewarne – Waverley Community Patrol – Doug spoke of constant issues in Dallison Park. There is vandalism of property, the rugby field gets ploughed up by vehicles and motorbikes. Doug requested the council look into placing security cameras at Dallison Park as a deterrent. Doug also noted that the neighbouring bowling club has been broken in to four times recently. Rob Northcott – Council are currently reviewing camera policy due to the low police presence in smaller towns. Not sure of outcome. Rob suggested the bowling club could their put own camera in and apply to the board for funding. Olivia Shimmin– Olivia thanked the Board for listening to her letter at the last meeting with regards to fluoridation of Patea and Waverley water supplies. She wanted to appear and answer any questions the board may have. Olivia emphasised the fact that a majority of the community had voiced it did not want fluoridation yet the council pursued anyway. Those that wish to have fluoridation have other options available to them yet those that do not want it have had their choice taken away. Maria Ferris asked Olivia “Where to from here? How do we move forward? Olivia replied that perhaps another community consultation should take place to see where the community now sits. If the community still overwhelmingly voted against fluoridation of the town supply then it should be removed. Joanne Peacock commented that this was of interest to her as she was a Waverley resident affected by the recent fluoridation of the Waverley Water supply and the current issues. She reassured Olivia that she is being heard and thanked her for her input on the issue to date. Rob Northcott asked how the issue should be pursued officially. Both Mayor Nixon and Liam Dagg confirmed that because the issue was debated and decided upon at council then a new submission or debate should be directed back to council directly. Stephanie Lewis – spoke to introduce herself as our Labour candidate for the Whanganui electorate and highlighted some of the issues we face in our area. Laurie Mildenhall– wanted update on waka. Liam provided update from Phil Waite. Council are still tracing leak to curb it. Still challenges in finding it. Working with local person to paint it, maintenance team will be working on it too. Janine said that the painting is of the people in the waka. Laurie added that he noticed water is longer sitting in there, which is good, so some progress has been made. Kelvin – Patea Beach lookouts. Lived here for 30 years – no tables or chairs at the lookouts. Lots of traffic, campervans but no tables. Can we have tables and chairs to enhance area and entice visitors. Second look out, lower tier, get some info about the wind farm etc. These lookouts are only going to get busier because of the windfarm. Rob – Yes this is on my agenda. Will approach Tilt at next meeting. Unfortunately, the last meeting was cancelled due to change in covid levels. Community board is currently working on an information board down there as well. Maria Ferris – read a letter on behalf of Waverley resident (student) Robert Carrick. Robert sent a request to the Community Board for a Basketball backboard and hoop at Aotea Park Waverley for youth to use. Robert also provided in indication of pricing. Maria commented that the courts were well used and this would be a great asset for the youth of the community. All of the board agreed. Mayor Nixon applauded Roberts initiative and thought it was a great idea. He also said it would be great to see a group of youth (including Robert) involved in the whole project as a learning experience. The Board will contact Robert so next steps can be taken. End public forum. Roaming Dog update – Liam Dagg provided an update – With regards to Bill Rosewarne case. Prosecution 1st hearing was yesterday and it was postponed until 15th October which is disappointing. There was a dog attack Sunday, attended by allied security. Owner will be prosecuted. A lot of extra resources had been allocated to animal control in Patea over the last 6 weeks which has seen some positive change as mentioned by Alan Caple previously. This is still an ongoing issue and still a focus for council. Liam has also been made aware of many feral roosters which council will look in to. Pipe at Patea beach has been followed up – Council made an inquiry to first gas with regards to ownership. Not theirs but they will help fix it. Land ownership issues a problem now. Once sorted pipe will be removed. Drainage pipe issue that was bought to meeting by Paul Broughton last meeting is still being worked on, Liam has it documented in issues register. End of update from Liam Beach lookout – directional sign update Janine. Board are currently deciding on what design should look like. Iwi consultation also taking place next week. Jacq following up on rock size, location etc so best placement can be decided upon. Very much a work in progress. Janine also gave an overview of the innovative streets project consultation and urged members of the public to attend the open days at the Patea and Waverley libraries when council staff will be present. Dianne commented that it would be great if people with mobility issues could attend and provide feedback on the innovative streets project. Doug Rosewarne commented that a big issue with the Waverley main street is the size of the curb or step down from foot path to road. Full minutes of this and all Council meetings can be found on the South Taranaki District Council Website, under the heading ‘Our Council’ then go to ‘Mayor & Elected members’ then ‘Community Board - Pātea’ or view them at Pātea or Waverley Library Plus Your Community Board Members are: Jacq Dwyer (Chair) Dianne Lance (Deputy Chair), Jo Peacock, Maria Ferris, Robert Northcott (Pātea Councillor) The meeting times & venues for this year are: Wednesday 18 November, 4pm, Alton Coronation Hall, 355 Ball Rd

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Award winners ‘give Taranaki confidence’ People can be confident about the future of the region when they look at the calibre of the winners of this year’s Taranaki Regional Council Environmental Awards, says the Council Chair, David MacLeod. Schools and their students, conservation volunteers, grassroots community groups, farmers from across the region, and corporates are among the 17 award winners honoured at a presentation function tonight. “They’re all working to protect and improve our precious environment because they know it’s the right thing to do. And that’s something for us all to think about,” says Mr MacLeod. “Here in Taranaki, we’ve made good progress in preserving and restoring our environment. But it doesn’t happen on its own. It needs the whole community to take ownership and take action. Our winners and everyone who was nominated for this year’s awards have stepped up to the challenge. They deserve our gratitude.” He says their efforts remind us that Taranaki is are blessed with a can-do attitude. “We roll up our sleeves and get stuff done. And when I look at our award winners, and all those who were nominated, I’m confident about the future of our region.” Mr MacLeod says the presentation function is made possible with the support of sponsors: Contact Energy (education category), Corteva Agriscience (land management category), Fonterra (dairy farming category), Methanex NZ (community category) and Todd Energy (additional sponsorship support). Tonight’s 17 awards take the total to 313 since the awards began in the 1990s. The 2020 winners are: Environmental action in education Ōpunake High School jointly with Ōpunake Loop Trail Trust for incredible effort and enthusiasm for protecting and improving the local environment and inspiring others to take positive action. Auroa School for outstanding effort developing innovative pest animal trapping technologies to improve trapping methods and practices. Mimi School for empowering students to take action to build a sustainable community through an amazing array of environmental projects.

Environmental leadership in land management Campbell and Jodene McCowan for outstanding effort protecting and improving the environment through sustainable land management and farming practices. Karawhaka Poultry for going above and beyond to minimise environmental impacts through the use of sustainable business practices and improving the environment through the planting of native trees. Aorere Farms – Ross and Grant Skilton for outstanding efforts to protect native flora and fauna through effective land management and the use of trapping technology. Nick and Conna Smith – Milkoad Ltd for outstanding effort protecting and improving the environment through sustainable land management and farming practices. Environmental leadership in dairy farming PKW Farms LP for proactively minimising environmental risk and improving environmental performance through sustainable farming practices. Vintage Farm Trust for developing innovative technologies to improve water quality, soil and ecosystem health. Helms RJ Family Trust for environmental stewardship and improving ecosystem health through riparian, wetland and native habitat enhancement. Environmental action in the community Waitara Taiao for outstanding advocacy and voluntary effort to protect and restore native biodiversity and te taiao o Waitara. Dave Watson for outstanding voluntary effort to protect and restore native biodiversity through pest animal control. John David Dodunski for outstanding effort to protect and restore native biodiversity - and in particular New Zealand's native orchids - through pest plant control. Environmental leadership in business Blake Cheer jointly with Gareth Fraser for efforts to enhance farming practices through collaboration with the farming community for the protection of the environment. BTW Company for showing outstanding leadership within the business community towards pest control efforts and innovation on Taranaki maunga.

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Kakaramea School - Together We Achieve

We also had a fabulous trip down to Whanganui to make clay pinch pots at the Sarjeant Gallery and participate in The Battle of the Mountains at the Museum. What fun, to get creative with our hands, and to learn about turangawaewae through our local pakiwaitara. Thank you to the parent helpers who joined us, and to the fabulous educators in Whanganui, we had a blast! IMPORTANT TERM 4 DATES Monday 9th November - Sport Taranaki session Thursday 12th November - Year 6 Hawera Intermediate School - Open Day Monday 16th November -Wednesday 18th November - Year 6 camp to Wellington NOTE THE RECENT CHANGE OF DATE Thursday 18th November - Cluster Athletics Day Monday 23rd November - Sport Taranaki session Tuesday 24th November - Home and School Partnership Meetings. Friday 27th November - Friends of the School morning tea. Monday 7th December - Year 6 Dinner Thursday 10th December - End of Year Production Friday 11th December - Service Assembly Monday 14th December - W.A.K.A Day Tuesday 15th December - End of Year Prizegiving Tuesday 15th December - Last day of Term 4.

Wow, what a wild start to Term 4! We started the term off with our school Pet Day which was a lot of fun. It was so lovely to welcome all our whanau members back to school, and to see how well the kids have looked after their animals. Here are some photos of the day, along with some of the children’s beautiful Hall of Creativity masterpieces.

Another highlight was Grandparents and Whanau Day, where the children celebrated their learning with family members, followed by a shared lunch. It was neat to have all the proud family members here, and so much delicious kai to share!

Young Mia Finally Celebrates Naming of New Rhododendron

Mia Edmonds, 4, was delighted to finally plant the ‘Rosy Comet’ at Pukeiti, a new hybrid vireya rhododendron she won the naming rights to in a Pukeiti summer competition. Saturday is the only day the Edmonds family has off to spend time together due to Mia’s parents work schedules, and this Saturday was particularly special. Mia was joined by her sister Taylor, 6, her parents Kerry and Jen, and grandparents, Ronnie and Noel as they celebrated with lunch at the Rainforest Eatery before helping to plant the Rosy Comet firmly in its new home within the covered vireya walk. “It’s fantastic to see the younger generation having an interest in gardening and plants,” says Greg Rine, Regional Gardens Manager. “That’s what the gardens are all about, getting people from all ages outdoors and connecting with nature.” That’s something the Edmonds family know first-hand, as Mia and Taylor are keen outdoor enthusiasts and the family spend many Saturdays exploring local parks and gardens. They are excited to be able to return to Pukeiti and revisit the Rosy Comet for years to come. "We are always out on some type of bush walk and last weekend we actually took the girls up the Pukeiti summit,” says Jen. With its rosy pink petals and elongated shape, Rosy Comet is a perfect name for this new variety which is a hybrid of two species - Rhododendron tuba and Rhododendron praetervisum, bred by Keith Adams in New Plymouth. Find it in the kākāpō house at the end of the vireya walk at Pukeiti.

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Patea Golf Club She Cup This was a mixed foursome’s competition played over 18 holes and it was a Stableford competition. Windy conditions prevailed and low Stableford scores were recorded. 1st Kathy & Cyril Faiers on 34.5 points 2nd Carolyn Davidson and Jeff Bright on 33.5 points 3rd Verna & Robert Bourke on 33 points Geoff Oakley Trophy This was another mixed day. A nett competition was played and partners were drawn. This competition was very close and play was over 18 holes. Players enjoyed a delicious afternoon tea after prize-giving. 1st Ev Gibbs & Willie Harris on 152 nett 2nd Win Finlay & Roger Edgecombe on 153 nett 3rd Verna Bourke & Nick Williams on 155 nett. Club Strokeplay Championships The Strokeplay championships were played over two weekends in late October. 18 holes were played each day and then both scores were totaled. The senior men’s champion was Cyril Faiers on 154. The intermediate men’s champion was Gerald Rutten on 172. The junior men’s champion was Willie Harris on 182. The Limit men’s champion was Laurie Hackett. The Senior Ladies champion was shared between Kath Honeyfield and Gareth Hughes. The Bronze 1 ladies champion was Verna Bourke. The Bronze 2 ladies champion was Barbara Hill. Congratulations to all championship winners. Challenge ladder Competition is heating up for players to get onto the challenge ladder for the shootout in December. Players with a score of 377 appear to be safe so there will be good competition for the final four placings. Flying Nine This competition is being played on Thursday evenings. So far the weather has not been kind to us so we hope larger numbers will play with improving weather. Visitors and non-golfers are welcome. Non-golfers prizes are drawn. Patea Golf Club Open Xmas Hamper Our open Xmas hamper will be played on Saturday 14th November with a 10.30am shotgun start. Entry Fee of $30-00 includes a steak meal and twos competition. Come on member’s support your club put your names up on the whiteboard to play. Roger Rei 20th Memorial Open Golf Tournament This tournament will be played on Saturday 23rd January 2021. The work for this tournament has just begun with sponsorship letters being sent too many businesses and we hope to sell all the holes again so we can have a successful day and provide a very good prize table. Last year many top amateurs and professionals entered and there were 15 players on a five handicap or less. This year there will be a live band after prize giving so organize your safe drivers. Enter early to get your preferred start times. TSB Community Trust The Patea Golf Club wishes to acknowledge being supported by the TSB community Trust and your operational grant provided to us is very much appreciated. Coming Events 14th November 2020 Patea Golf Club Open Xmas Hamper. 10.30am shotgun start. 21st November 2020 Champion of Champions playoff at Inglewood 28th November 2020 Xmas Hamper and interclub at Hawkestone 5th December 2020 Patea Cup Playoff 18 Holes nett 12th December 2020 Closed Xmas Hamper Patea members only. 10.30 am shotgun start.

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Kia Ora Koutou everyone, I hope you all had restful holidays. It seems crazy that it’s Term 4 already! Christmas is just around the corner. Staff had a busy second week of the holidays, attending a First Aid course and then a day at the Whanganui Ministry of Education oﬃce learning about behaviours. Welcome to Tom Murphy, Lily Blair-Tortonson Monty Murdoch and Amelia Boyd into the Junior room and Melissa and Anna Burnard into the Middle and Senior rooms. Wishing you all the best for your time here at Waitotara School. This term we will be focusing on Performing Arts- drama, singing and music, which will conclude with our End of Year Performance and Prizegiving. We will also have a focus on training for athletics day. We will be hosting the junior athletics again with Ngamatapouri and Kai Iwi schools. We are excited to introduce our new Kapa Haka teacher, Keitha Pokiha who will be working with us once a week for an hour for the rest of the term. Our school DRIVE values of Determination, Respect, Initiative, Virtue and Empathy continue to underpin our teaching and learning. DRIVE cards will be handed out at lunchtime to deserving students and these will go into a draw for an ice cream- drawn during our Monday Momentum sessions. Thanks so much to Waverley Four Square for sponsoring our ice creams. Have a great term! Polly Devane, Principal

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An Interview with… Name: Teriellen Age: 12 Favourites: Colours: Pastel Yellow TV Show/Movie: Lady and the Tramp Song/Artist: Six Sixty I like Waitotara School because it is very friendly and welcoming. An Interview with… Name: Noah Age: 6 Favourites: Colours: All Colours TV Show/Movie: Freddy Krueger Song/Artist: Fishy On Me I like Waitotara School because I like playing with my friends at playtime.

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Whenuakura School - ‘Growing Personal Excellence’ Our learners returned from their break full of energy and enthusiasm for lots of learning and new experiences. It’s a good time to reflect on the quote above because teachers and students have been working hard to assess learning the last few weeks. What are our dreams when leaving school one day? What do I need to learn now, to help me get there? This is especially poignant for our year six student Kyvarn Kelsen who is leaving us at the end of the year. The staff and students wish you all the best on the rest of your schooling journey and encourage you to return to Whenuakura School to visit whenever you can! We have welcomed Myles Butler who has started in the Teina Nest. We are excited to have you join us for your learning adventure. At the end of the year we sadly farewell our fantastic reading recovery teacher Lesley Pick. Lesley has been part of our school community for many years as a classroom teacher in the past as well as reading recovery teacher more recently. We will miss having her around and wish her all the best for her retirement. We are also currently taking enrolments for 2021, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you would like more information about our high quality learning programmes and engaging curriculum. Have a fantastic festive season everyone! SPORTING SUCCESS Our school pool is up and running for the summer season and we are fortunate to not only have this available for swimming lessons, but to also have available for our learners during lunch breaks as the weather warms up. Thank you Lani Phillips for maintaining this for us. Touch season has now commenced. We have two teams entered and it is excellent to see both teams showing top sportsmanship and enjoying themselves. It would not be possible without all of our wonderful parents who help out with transport, refereeing and coaching every week. Thank you to Marichen Honeyfield for coaching year 1 & 2, and Paul Mitchell for coaching year 3 & 4. ENGAGED LEARNERS Celebrating the progress in achievement made by all of our learners is one of the exciting parts of term four. We have been very pleased by our emerging results in all curriculum areas. Congratulations to our E-Pro 8 team who engineered a moving great horned owl! Well done to Kyvarn, Lexie, Sophie and Adeezia. This term, we have also started Connect again, had an AED refresher training from Nick Smith - thanks Nick, have leap into learning for all four year olds, school photos, trap building, a visit to Lake Rotokare, and much more! Check out our school Facebook page for more updates.

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The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. Eleanor Roosevelt

12 - November 2020

Waverley Primary School Dear Parent/Caregivers Kia Ora Koutou, Firstly, welcome back to everyone after the holiday break, I hope you managed to have some down time during the term 3 holidays. Special welcome to the six new students that have joined us for the rest of the 2020 school year and beyond. These new student enrolments puts the school roll back above 100 which is very exciting for everyone in the Waverley Primary School and Community. The two Mathex teams who competed in Wanganui on Wednesday 14th October did a great job. Thanks to the parents who supported the teams and helped with transport. Also huge congratulations must go out to the Waverley Year 7&8 Rippa Rugby teams that narrowly lost the final of the Whanganui Year 7&8 Rippa Rugby Tournament on Friday 16th October. Unfortunately St Joseph’s from Taihape scored a try in the last seconds to win the match. I am very proud of you all not only for the way you played but also the way you represented yourselves, your school and your community! This week with the School newsletter there are some surveys about the school’s strategic direction and the rebranding of the school’s values. It is extremely important that you fill out these surveys and have your say about the schools direction. Every survey that is returned will put you in the draw for a $50 petrol voucher which will be drawn on the 30th October. Finally, a reminder that the school will be closing at 2:30pm on Thursday (22nd) next week to allow the staff to attend a professional development course in Normanby. The course is on Relationship Based Learning which is about strengthening teacher /student relationships to increase student outcomes. Tim Marriott, Principal Tawa Hub in their Inquiry topic have been investigating ‘people who help us in emergencies’. They have been learning about what to do in a fire emergency at home and at school. Making connections to their community has been a focus and the Junior Hub’s were fortunate enough to visit our local Waverley Fire Brigade in Week One of Term Four. The children learnt about the different ways that the Waverley Fire Brigade can help them in their community.

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Up and coming events: Friday 6th November-Pet Day Wednesday 10th November - Waverley Primary School Athletics Friday 13th November - Flying Start Thursday 19th November - Cluster School Athletics Yr 1-6 at Patea Area School Friday 27th November - Flying Start Friday 27th November - Tough Kids

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Pātea Area School Term Four 12 Oct – 11 Dec We have an exciting term planned with exams and end of year assessments fast approaching, along with summer sports, camps and, our annual Market Day. Year 6 Transition Day Friday, 13th November 2020 Come and experience what it’s like as a year 7 student at Pātea Area School. Friday the 13th of November 11:20 am - 2:30 pm. Caregivers welcome. Market Day - Wednesday, 25th November 2020 Our Market Day is a fun and practical way for our students to learn about commerce. Our students plan, produce, market and, sell goods and services with the intention of learning about finance, running a business, working in a group, customer service and, all the skills associated with producing goods and services for sale. Market Day 2020 is on Wednesday 25th November and we look forward to seeing our community at this event.

Recent Activities Summer Sports - Touch Rugby Year 7/8 Touch

Year 5/6 Touch

Project Day Our Tuara Project students have completed the planning and costing of the new Junior School fence, and are now in the construction phase.

November 2020 - 15 Aroha Project Our students making beeswax wraps with Esther from Enviroschools.

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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Hauora Project Our students traveled to Nga Motu and walked the Te Henui Walkway and Coastal Walkway up to the Te Rewa Rewa Bridge.

Wanganui Aero Club Learn to fly Trial flights from $95 All ages welcome For bookings ph: 06 345 0914

www.wanganuiaeroclub

Our year 5/6 silent art auction continues at Aotea Utanganui Museum and a few of our students had the opportunity to speak on air about this with Access Radio.

Sorensen Transport locally owned & operated * * * * *

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

Upcoming Events 13 Nov - Year 6 Transition day 19 Nov - Cluster athletics 25 Nov - Market Day 26 Nov - School photos 30 Nov - Activity/camp week 11 Dec - End of year prizegiving

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Kelly Baldwin O: 06 278 0360 M: 022 186 4539 H: 06 273 8944

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Anne Robertson O: 06 278 0360 M: 021 400 801 H: 06 273 8117

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39 Gloucester Street, Patea Sunny semi separate living opens to the outdoor patio, perfect for summer evenings. Kitchen is tidy and includes the dining. There are 3 bedrooms, plus the option of 2 more at the rear or there is the option of 4 bedrooms and 2 living. New carpet and wallpaper finished the inside off perfectly. Bathroom is wet floor, the toilet is separate as is the laundry. Insulation is ceiling and underfloor, app 6 years old. Exterior is brick with timber joinery. Garaging is a single garage with power, the back section is private, spacious and fenced.

28 Hussey Street, Waverley - For Sale $320,000 Landscaped gardens with orchard with a selection of fruit trees, large vegetable garden area, chook shed and run, sheds for everything. You could be self sufficient. 3 car garaging plus workshop, tidy solid roughcast home with aluminium joinery, insulated ceiling and underfloor, 3 bedrooms, sep kitchen, sep dining family room with logfire and heat pump, separate lounge with open fire, large conservatory off kitchen area making a warm sunny spot with sun for most of the day.

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23 Middlesex Street, Patea - Offers Over $100,000 Situated in the coastal town of Patea with the beach at your doorstep is this unique property that has lots to offer. Compelling vista over rural land, sea views, mountain views and superb sunsets. Elevated site with building platform that presently has a storage container, single garage and shed with toilet facilities. This property is the in heart of the town close to towns facilities.

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18 HADFIELD STREET - PATEA 40A STAFFORD STREET, PATEA DOWNSIZE DREAM This family home has had a makeover. Freshly painted interior and exterior, new carpet in the bedrooms, large kitchen/dining, separate lounge with heat pump and a fully fenced section. No Dogs

Funky downs stairs apartment with 1-2 bedrooms , separate kitchen with gas cooking, very large open plan living space ideal for a studio if you are the artistic type. Hot water is infinity gas and heating is by wood burner. There is off street parking and lawns are inclusive in the rent. This location is ideal for contractors working on the Waverley Wind Farm being only 15 min from Site. No pets. $330 p/w

Remmy Borrie M: 0276162927

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62 Victoria Street, Patea - Offers Over $160,000 An opportunity to continue the renovations. This home has been relocated to the site and the home has a new iron roof, exterior painted, water and power are being connected and windows being fitted. This property has views across farmland to the sea. The interior is 2 bedrooms, open plan living with original kitchen. Walls need to be gibbed and a great opportunity to upgrade kitchen and bathroom areas. Also on site is a house truck and carport. You can live in the house truck while you complete the renovations.

SOMETHING SUBSTANTIAL IN PATEA

3 Gloag Street, Waverley

19 Bedford Street, Patea

Tidy two bedroom home is set on a compact low maintenance 508m2 section. A carport and single garage offer good storage options. The back porch is a sunny warm spot for a coffee. Inside is tidy with double sized bedrooms, separate living rooms with gas heating, a combined kitchen and dining room and underfloor insulation. Outside are easy car gardens ready to burst into spring colour.

This property has so much potential as a large family home or home & income. Set on 2023m2 of land this fully fenced property has 590m2 of floor space. This home consists of 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, large reception rooms and a commercial kitchen downstairs. A large family kitchen dining room. Outside is a deck area and fruit trees, a garage and carport with scope to add to the gardens and outdoor area.

www.mgfn.co.nz

06 278 0360 Licensed under REAA 2008

18 - November 2020

Te Mahana Resthome Trust AGM 6pm Thursday 26 November Hunter Shaw Building, Egmont Street, Patea All Welcome

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.

REMEMBRANCE DAY 11-11-2020

A short service to be held at the Clock Tower, Weraroa Road, Waverley at 11am. Please be there by 10-45am. LEST WE FORGET

Work Wanted Male 46yrs looking for casual afternoon relief milking work around rural Patea / Waverly and Kakaramea areas, have own transport. Contact 027 232 9654

WILLY’S STUMP GRINDING & REMOVAL 0279 305802 all Taranaki, Whanganui areas wilsonsteve977@gmail.com

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

Phone 06 278 4786 Patea, Waverley, Waitotara PATEA STANDBY

Plants For Sale

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.

Wholesale Prices Pohutakawa $5.00 Pittosporum- Lemonwood - Karo $5.00 Teniflolium $5.00 Dodonea $4.00 Flaxes $4.00 Manuka - honey $4.00 Assortment of Bulbs

WILLOW GARDENS NURSERY 45 Fookes St, Waverley. 06 346 5488

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

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 after hours & weekends only 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 Carolyn Anso 06 273 8443. 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 9am - 1pm. 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 SATURDAY Waverley Bowling Club 1.30pm

Rainfall KAKARAMEA Rainfall recorded by Kevin Ford, Spence Rd. Rainfall for Sept 2020 - 191.5mm in 12 days Rainfall for Sept 2019 - 98mm Average for Sept - 105mm over 50 years Total for 2020 - 832mm WAITOTARA Rainfall recorded by Marie Hawken, Waitotara Rainfall Sept 2020 - 156mm in 14 days Rainfall Setp 2019 - 110.25mm in 12 days WAVERLEY Rainfall recorded by Stu Buckman, Waverley Rainfall Sept 2020 - 195mm in 17 days Rainfall Sept 2019 - 118mm in 15 days Rainfall Sept 2018 - 58mm in 8 days Rainfall Sept 2017 - 200mm in 19 days