FRIENDSHIP HOUSE
MARCH 2021
CLOSED WEDNESDAY OPEN MONDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY 9.30 -12 NOON FRIDAY 9.30am -3.00pm Phone F/H 4338452 or Linda 4338062
BULLETIN DEADLINE APRIL 9th 2021 Easter 2021 Friday April 2nd to Monday April 5th We wish everyone a happy Easter break if you are travelling take care and drive safe. Please note Friendship House Office will be closed on Easter Friday, however we will be open on Thursday 9.30am—12 noon and will be happy to accept delivery of any Easter eggs on that day. LEST WE FORGET Hikurangi and District RSA
Sunday 4 April 2021
With ANZAC DAY fast approaching we are hopeful the Covid-19 stays away. POPPY DAY: We also hope this will go ahead if so it will be on Friday April 16th. So look out for those Poppy boxes etc, we thank and appreciate your support because we know you are always behind us. ANZAC DAY: This year it falls on SUNDAY APRIL 25TH 2021. This is the day that we remember the soldiers that gave their lives for our freedom. PARADE STARTS: at 10.15am at the Hikurangi War Memorial hall and marches to the Hikurangi School Grounds. If it is a wet day the Service will be held in the Hikurangi War Memorial hall. We will look forward to seeing you all there on the day. For more details please contact our secretary. Linda Vanstone (Secretary).
HIKURANGI VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE
PLASTERERS & PAINTERS PHONE: MIKE CARSON 0210463562
Hi Hikurangi This month we received a new fire truck, Hikurangi 641 has been replaced after 10 years and over 1000 calls for the Hikurangi Community. It has been replaced with a 2020 Iveco along with the new tanker, the brigade now has 2 brand new fire appliances to better serve the Hikurangi Community. In a real house fire, you have less than three minutes to escape. So give yourself a warning. Install working smoke alarms today. One third (33%) of the residential fires we were called to last year did not have smoke alarms. You are four times more likely to survive a house fire if you have a working smoke alarm. Need advice? Message us on Facebook or come see us on Mondays from 6.30pm. We will be at Hikurangi Auto Madness, we will be on the BBQ serving lunch again this year, we will have things for the kids, and our new trucks will be on display. Come have a great day out and see some great looking cars. This year we have a team of 3 entered in the Sky Tower Challenge in May, climbing 51 flights of stairs, over 1100 steps carrying 25kg of kit all for Leukaemia and Blood Cancer NZ. You may see them pounding the streets training, say hi when you see them. We will be holding fundraisers for this great cause, their goal is to raise $1500.
Please help them SMASH this goal Currently we are in a restricted fire season, all fires must have a permit. We will put all unpermitted fires out.
Since the last bulletin we have had 9 calls
Coming to Hikurangi NEW ZEALAND RALLY CHAMPIONSHIPS This is set to come through the main street of Hikurangi on Saturday May 15th 2021. More information will follow closer to the time.
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6411 Bushes on fire Pipiwai 641 Alarm Activation Hikurangi 6411 Fire in Ceiling Tutukaka 6411 Fire in backyard Hikurangi 641 Car Fire Hikurangi 6411 Grass Fire Mangapai 641 Fire in vicinity Hikurangi 641 Medical Hikurangi 641, 6411 black smoke in vicinity Hikurangi Until Next Month
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Te Ope Whakaora Salvation Army Nau mai Haare mai Nau mai ra Come and join us for coffee and a chat; Every Thursday 10.30am to 12.30pm At Hikurangi Memorial Hall Upcoming Events: Fees free!
How to fix a hole in the wall - Hone Naesmyth Chalk paint a small item - Te Aroha Naesmyth Sausage Sizzle
Expressions of Interest can be registered for: Toi Rongoa - Healing through the Arts
HIKURANGI HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Did you know that we once had an Anglican Church in Hikurangi? It was standing on the corner of Alfred St / Church St. George Wright was the builder, Maud Rickard’s father his apprentice. It took them about a year to build it. The first service in the new church was in July 1906. On December 4th 2004 St Matthews Anglican Church was moved initially by road and then by boat to Rakino Island in the Hauraki Gulf. The building is not used as a church any more, but the family who owns it now, is interested in its history. They contacted us to find out more details. If you know any stories about the Anglican Church in Hikurangi, and you want to share them, please get in touch with us. The Hikurangi Museum in 1 Alfred Street is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 10-11.30am, or by appointment. Email: hikurangi.museum@gmail.com Facebook: Hikurangi Historical Museum.
Policeman Pete Hikurangi Village Church Transport: The Village Church runs a van for the w eek of pension payments, to Whangarei for shopping. It leaves Hikurangi at 10am on a Thursday. Please either Phone or text Theresa to book a place on 021 243 6889. Also someone is available to take locals to appointments etc in Whangarei when necessary. Phone or text Stuart on 027 457 5247.
Tai-Chi: Every Wednesday in the Hikurangi Memorial Hall at 1.30pm. Cost $4 per session. Contact Linda 4338062.
Justice of the Peace: Shayn Rouse Ph 433 8471 Don’t drink and drive take a Taxi? I would like to share an experience with you now that the festive season is over, about drinking and driving. As well you know some of us have been lucky not to have brushes with the authorities on our way home from various social occasions. A few weeks ago I was out at our Christmas social with all my work mates and after having a few too many beers I topped it off with a margarita. Not a good idea, knowing full well I was at least slightly over the limit, I did something I’ve never done before. I took a taxi home. Sure enough I passed a police road block but because I was a taxi he waved it through. I arrived home safely without incident, which was a real surprise as I have never driven a taxi before!!!!! Church Services In Hikurangi Hikurangi Village Church: Meet Sundays at 10am, in the Hikurangi War Memorial hall. Last Sun of month is a Shared Lunch. Ph Andrew 0273529197 or Stuart 0274 575247. Anglican Church Services: Contact Betty 4338808. Hikurangi Catholic Church: Valley Rd Sundays 8 am Mass 1st Sun & Liturgy 2nd, 3rd & 4th 10 am Ph Minnie 4338481 Hikurangi Christian Fellowship: Sundays 10am or contact 4338654 and please leave a message.
JP and Marriage Celebrant: Paul O’Dea 0275348374
I’m back everyone, most by all accounts are happy some maybe not so. Boy have I missed this town, this area, the people the work. I want to thank those who pushed to get permanent police officers to the area and the feedback I got and heard was humbling to say the least and I am grateful. As a part timer in the community from May 2019 through to October 2020, I really loved the atmosphere out here and the freedom to lay a platform for the future. Unfortunately considering I was a fill in didn’t allow that platform to become established fully. Things are now different, and I am thrilled to be permanently based here with the 2nd officer not far away to assist. This officer (Lisa) is very experienced with close to 25 years in the job. She is coming north from the big smoke where she is currently attached to the Americas Cup yachting event. Her husband also plays a role in the organisation and we look forward and welcome both to the north on March 22nd when she starts. Given the sheer size of the area we police out here, it will take some time for her to learn the area and meet everyone, so myself and other staff will introduce as we go. I would encourage you all to say hello if you see us in your travels. On a different note I can report the Hikurangi area has not changed and I have been very busy. Since I started back on the 15th of Feb, I have had all manner of jobs, problems, issues, complaints to resolve some serious with lots being minor in nature. The recent Tsunami event was one for the history books. I started my shift 4 hours earlier on the 5 th of March to assist and went straight to Oakura. As predicted the locals were amazing and had it all sorted and the entire area through the bay and over to Ohawini was evacuated. I managed to find a few stragglers when I took a precautionary trip through but all in all a great response. The many high points were used and everyone in good spirits given the situation. It goes to show the good community vibe out there well done. A word of warning to those travelling on Marua Road past Gomez Road. The lime that has been spread on Gomez is being transferred out onto Marua Road by vehicles. This has caused the right-hand corner from Gomez Road to be slippery especially following rain. We had a serious accident there on Friday 26th Feb in the morning. The vehicle lost control due to those factors flipped and caught fire. It was not a good scene when Hikurangi Fire and I arrived and thankfully the sole occupant with assistance from the public got out uninjured. If you are on that stretch of road take it easy it is recommended at 45km through that corner heading toward Hikurangi. Look forward to catching up stay safe out there. Senior Constable Pete Thomas.
SERVICES AVAILABLE AT HIKURANGI FRIENDSHIP HOUSE LAMINATING: per sheet A5 @ $2.50 A4 @ $3.50 COLOUR COPYING: per sheet A4 @ $1.50 A3 @ 3.00 EMAILS: Standard fee to send and receive $2.00 Attachments @ 20c per page SCANNING available too TYPING SERVICES: BINDING SERVICES Ask us about our rates. PHOTOCOPYING SERVICES Or you can call in for a cup of tea and a chat.
Hikurangi Community Notices. Badminton (Social): Wed 9 - 12noon @ Hik Memorial hall $2 per session. Rackets available. Contact Robyn 433 8718. Children’s Lighthouse Playgroup: Geor ge St. Tues & Thurs 9.30 am – 12.30pm. Contact Sharlene 021 616 755 Fire Brigade: Tr aining Monday Nights at 6.30pm in the Fire Station. More Volunteers needed. Freemasons Lodge No 140: Meetings 7.30pm, 1st Fr iday each month. Contact Ivan Berryman 4335847 or Steve 435 5601. Friendship House Trust: meets ever y 4th Tues of the month at 5.30pm held in the Hikurangi Hall. All welcome. Phone 433 8452 for more information. Healthy Hikurangi: meets thir d Thur s of the month at 24 King Street. Ph Neil 433 8537 Hikurangi Business Association: Meet 2nd Wed of each month, 7.00pm Hikurangi Bowling Club. All Welcome. Hikurangi Golf Club: Ph Blue on 4337453 Hikurangi Hall: For Hir e. Ph 433 8452 Hikurangi Older Forum: Meet ever y 3r d Thur s in the Union Parish Church Hall. Contact Irene 433 8505 for info. Jack Morgan Museum, Hukerenui: Open 10am-4pm daily. Justice of the Peace: Shayn Rouse Ph 433 8471 JP and Marriage Celebrant: Paul O’Dea 0275348374 Kindergarten: 5 Park St, Phone 433 8535 Library Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 10 am - 2pm Tues & Thurs 10am - 6pm Sat & Sun closed. Ph 433 8773. Lions: Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month. Contact Cyndy Verryt or Colin 435 0717 Museum: Hours are: Tues, Thur s, Sat 10am-11.30 am, or by appointment. Contact number 433 8062 Museum Committee: Meet in the Museum ever y 3r d Sat of the month at 9.30 am. Phone Linda 433 8062 Email: hikurangi.museum@gmail.com. Plunket: Home visits and Clinic appointments every Tuesday & Friday Phone Ann 027 675 3408 Eureka Taekwondo: Self Defence for all age gr oups. Hik Sch Hall, Tues & Thurs 6pm -7pm. Please just turn up on those nights for more information. Thanks. Tai Chi: Held in the Hikur angi Hall @ 1.30pm ever y Wednesday. Please Ph Linda on 4338062 for more info. Transfer Station (Hik) Summer Hour s: Open fr om Monday-Friday 8am-1pm, Saturday-Sunday 8am-5pm. Whakapara Pony Club: Amber 433 9788 or 021 165 4553 Whakapara Women’s Institute: Contact Marie 433 9900. Whangarei District Council: Phone 430 4200. Yoga: Mar ua Hall. Thur sday 6pm $8. Allison 09 434 4330 Any changes to these notices please let us know. We are not responsible for information that is wrong if people do not let us know of any changes.
The opinions expressed in this Bulletin are the writers, and are not necessarily shared by the Bulletin Editors.
HIKURANGI TAKEAWAYS 59 King St PHONE 4338 448
CHINESE, FISH & CHIPS, FAMILY MEALS, BUFFET BAR FROM 5pm Mon 4pm - 8.30pm, Tues - Sun 11am - 9pm
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS
The Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church Valley Rd Hikurangi The Traditional Latin Mass is celebrated once a month here in Hikurangi. Next Mass will be on Sunday March 28th 2021 Confession: 4.00 pm. Mass Time: 5.00 pm. If more information needed contact Minnie Milina 4338481
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OPEN 7 DAYS Mondays 12 noon till 7pm Tuesday - Thursday 11am till 8pm Friday & Saturday 11am till 9pm Sunday 11am till 8pm Minestrone with Meatballs
Medieval Easter Madness Event date: Sunday, 04 April 2021 | 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM Kiwi North Gate 2, State Highway 14, Maunu Calling all Easter Egg hunters and animal lovers, Museum adventurers and train riders for a funtastic family day out. Come in costume. You may win a prize! Entry Cost: Adults $10, Kids Free Accessibility information: Parking area, wheelchair access, accessible toilets. Part of Whangārei’s Endless Summer Festival 2021.
Ingredients: 1tbspn oil 1 large brown onion finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 large carrot, diced 2 celery sticks 2 tbspn tomato paste 2 cups chicken stock 400gm can crushed tomatoes 1½ cups water 425 gm can of white beans ½ cup pasta/macaroni 2 tbspns oregano Meatballs 500gms beef mince 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, crushed ½ cup stale breadcrumbs 1 egg 1 tbspn oil
Soup Heat oil in large saucepan, cook onion and garlic stirring until onion softens. Add remaining veges stirring until tender. Add stock, can of tomatoes and water bring to boil. Add meatballs, beans, oregano and pasta reduce heat and simmer uncovered about 20mins or until meatballs are cooked through. Serve soup and eat!! Make meatballs while soup is cooking. Combine mince, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs and egg in a medium bowl. Roll level tablespoons of mixture into balls. Heat oil in a large frypan, cook meatballs in batches until browned.
Whangarei Mobile Library Bus
If you are a Whangarei Library Member you can use this bus when it comes out to our Library on a Thursday afternoon. Even if you are one of our own library members you can still come and use the bus as well. Your books are processed with us and can be picked up the next day.
J C Godfrey Certified Plumber & Drainlayer & Digger Work PO Box 53 Hikurangi 0150 Ph/Fax (09) 4338858 Mobile 027 4976632 johncg1943@gmail.com
Funny Stories: If anyone has any of these that would be suitable for the Hikurangi Bulletin please call into Friendship House with them or email us at friendship@hikurangi.co.nz. They would be very much appreciated. Thanks Linda (Editor).
SPCA
Whangarei Drop-In Centre 2021 Hikurangi Rugby Football Club 11-15 Park St Wednesday 1pm-2pm May 12th, June 16th, July 20th, Aug 25, Sept 29, Nov 3rd & Dec 8th Cat & Dog Flea & Worm Treatment from $4 each Pet care Advice FREE Low cost Desexing Applications $65—$315 Emergency Pet Food GOLD COIN KOHA ALL PETS MUST BE UNDER CONTROL 24/7 Enquires 09 4389161
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Pumps Children’s Lighthouse & Playgroup 20 George Street Hikurangi Playgroup is Open Tues:
9am - 12 noon Music Session
Thurs:
9am - 12 noon Mums & Bubs
Thurs: 10am — 2pm Pre-paid childcare Service, limited numbers.
Contact Sharlene on 021616755
HIKURANGI MOUNTAIN LIONS
Hello readers Well isn't the months just ticking by into autumn already. As most would have heard we lost a very special friend and fantastic Lion Lindsay Caley. He did so much for us Lions and lots of behind the scenes projects, he was always the sort of guy who never moaned and got on with everyone. Last month on 27th February Hikurangi Lions put on a lovely service for Lindsay at the Hikurangi fire brigade. Many thanks to David for taking the service, to Hikurangi Loins for the nibbles and refreshments afterwards and Hikurangi Fire Brigade for the venue. RIP Lindsay Our Lions convention is coming up on 25th April, let's hope covid keeps away!!! It's been quite hard to plan things around the damn covid, with all these lockdowns so many things have been cancelled. Oh well not much to report on, but do remember we are always on the lookout for new members. We meet every second Tuesday off the month for a dinner meeting, and every last Tuesday off the month for business meeting. If anyone is keen to join txt or ring Carol on 027 366 1029. In the mean time keep well and safe xx
RAINFALL FEBRUARY 2021 HUKERENUI 113 mm HIKURANGI 144 mm MARUA 188 mm We would like thank the following people who give us these Rain Results each month. Hukerenui: Lillian Reid, Hikurangi Linda Vanstone and Marua Rob Roest These rain measurements are taken from a rain gauge in their local back yards.
HIKURANGI GOLF CLUB
The wide Open Charity Golf Tournament was held at the Hikurangi Golf Club on Saturday March 6th. Under Covid -19 restrictions, a full field of 100 golfers entered taking advantage of the fine weather and the refreshments provided on the course and later in the clubrooms. Thanks to the generosity of our main sponsors, Croft Poles and Fulton Hogan and a long list of other sponsors from Hikurangi and Whangarei, this year’s Charity, Soul Food Whangarei were the recipients of some much needed funding. Congratulations to the organisers and participants in the 3rd running of this event which has now contributed approximately $15,000 to various organisations in our community. The Men’s Pennant Team had a good win in the last round of pennants held at the Northland Golf Club beating Sherwood Park 6½ to 2½. After a slow start this result puts the team in second place with 3 rounds to go. Club Days: Tuesday
9.00am Ladies 10.00am 9 Hole Wednesday 9.00am Mid-week Sunday 9.00am Mixed. For more info on club details Ph Blue 09 4337453
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Hikurangi War Memorial Hall available for hire Large Hall with Supper Room and Extra Large Kitchen. Hireage for Social, Birthdays Weddings etc.
To enquire please contact Friendship House on Phone 4338452 during open hours or email us at friendship@hikurangi.co.nz
Easter Egg
Wrapped in foil That’s shiny and bright, Trapped in a box that holds you tight
How I want To set you free! To break and eat you Carefully
HIKURANGI PRIMARY SCHOOL End of Term 1 is APRIL 16th Term 2 starts on May 3rd - July 9th ENJOY YOUR SCHOOL HOLIDAYS