FRIENDSHIP HOUSE
APRIL 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 MAY 10th 2021 This story was given to the Bulletin by Val Doel. This is a story of two women who started their school days at Hikurangi Primary school. They met up again later after they had each had a breast removed because of cancer. They joined a woman’s paddling team in the Tauranga Bay of Plenty called Boobops dragon boat team. Boobops are breast cancer survivors - Barbara Ross and Julie Doel are the two woman. They have regular practices twice a week. In each boat there are 20 paddlers, 1 caller who keeps time with a drum between her legs and a sweep at the back who steers. On March 26/27th they all flew to Lake Hood in Ashburton to compete in the nationals. Barbara and her husband took their paddles down in their motorhome . They got Gold for 500 metres, Gold for 200 metres and Silver for 2 kms plus 2 Bronze medals.
ANZAC DAY Just a reminder that on Sunday April 25th We remember our soldiers who passed away, they will not be forgotten. Please remember as well that Monday April 26th will be a Public Holiday to.
Dragon boating is recommended by the Cancer Society for woman who have been through breast cancer. It has helped hundreds of survivors for many years who have formed wonderful friendships. The World Championships will next be held at Lake Karapiro in 2024. If you would like to get involved and fundraise you can put your own mark on fundraising for Cancer Support in your own community. Check out the ways at www.cancer.org.nz YOU CAN FOR CANCER!
Happy Mother’s Day Sunday May 9th. Friendship House would like to wish all Mothers and Grandmothers, a wonderful day.
PLASTERERS & PAINTERS PHONE: MIKE CARSON 0210463562 COMMUNITY FUNDING SEMINAR
Whangarei District Council has grants available for a variety of community projects. Hikurangi community groups are invited to this seminar to learn about what funding is available, what projects can be supported, and how to apply for funding. There have been some changes to the funding scheme so those familiar with applying to Council may like to find out what’s new.
Tuesday 18 May, 6 -7pm Hikurangi Hall There will also be a seminar at Whangarei Library on Friday 14 May 12-1pm if you prefer. Bookings and information: funding@wdc.govt.nz
Patient: Why is the doctor walking in circles? Nurse: He’s doing his rounds.
RALLY OF NEW ZEALAND SATURDAY 15th MAY, 2021 Come and join us on this special day where Hikurangi is hosting a "Meet the Drivers" and "refuel" event for the first time! A fantastic community day for everyone to come along to and enjoy, to see the rally cars up close and meet the drivers. There will be food for sale, market stalls and children's activities for the day. Market Stalls will be on the left hand side of George Street, between the George and King Street intersections running down the George Street extension. A sausage sizzle, drinks, and home baking will be available for sale on the day outside of the Hikurangi Library. A stretch of road between Alfred Street, around the corner where Rouse Motorcycles is, and on to Church Street, will be sectioned off for this event. The main traffic passing through Hikurangi will be diverted around Alfred and Church Streets between 9.30am to 11am, and again between 2.45pm to 4pm. Rouse Motorcycles will open up their toilets for public use. Event tickets can be purchased from here: https:// www.eventfinda.co.nz/2021/international-rally-ofwhangarei/whangarei-district/tickets Location/Stage
Roads
Time
Helena 1
Kaiikanui, Webb & Pigs Head
6.45am-10.45am
Crows Nest 1
Paiaka & Crows Nest
9am-1pm
Marlow 1
Swamp, Riponui, Otaikarangi, Marlow
9.30am-1.30pm
Helena 2
Kaiikanui, Webb & Pigs Head
12noon-4pm
Crows Nest 2
Paiaka & Crows Nest
2.15pm-6pm
Marlow 2
Kaiikanui, Webb & Pigs Head
2.15pm-6.15pm
Further details can be found on our website http:// hikurangi.co.nz/blog-post-20.html or in the event directory at https://www.wdc.govt.nz/News-and-events/ Events-directory/International-Rally-Whangarei20210324
RAINFALL MARCH 2021 HUKERENUI 40 mm HIKURANGI 39 mm MARUA 55 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 HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Taken in 1918 by Albert Percy Godber
This photo shows the burning of limestone at the lime works at Waro. You can see a lime kiln on the left in this photo. Limestone is formed when the shells of long-extinct sea creatures are compressed into a solid mass of calcium carbonate. Once quarried it can be used in many different ways. Lime is a valuable material used for farming and horticulture to sweeten acid soils, for building as a putty or mortar, as an antiseptic / anti-fungal, and for binding in unsealed roads. Quicklime direct from the kiln would remove moisture from the air - a dehumidifier. However, in this state it was highly volatile and caught fire easily.
In 1916 J. R. REYBURN advertised in the Northern Advocate " FARMERS YOUR LAND NEEDS LIME. ALL LANDS NEED LIME. There is positively nothing so cheap that will produce such excellent results. I can supply you with:— GROUND RAW LIME, BURNT ROCHE OR SLAKED (Direct from the Kiln). GROUND ROCHE LIME. My prices are: — GROUND RAW, ROCHE, OR SLAKED. Single ton £1 ss"
If anyone knows anything about the lime works at Waro please get in contact with the Hikurangi Historical Museum. visit us Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday. We are open from 10 -11.30am. Or email us to make an appointment: hikurangi.museum@gmail.com
Hikurangi Police
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 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.
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 April 25th 2021 Confession: 4.00 pm. Mass Time: 5.00 pm. If more information needed contact Minnie Milina 4338481
JP and Marriage Celebrant: Paul O’Dea 0275348374
Hi everyone April has been a busy one in the area and on the roads in our area. Easter has seen the usual influx of holiday makers coming into the coastal areas which has its ups and downs of course. Unfortunately, Oakura suffered a spate of burglaries that found bach owners in the main arriving to break-ins prior to the long weekend. Windows and doors jemmied allowed these low life’s entry and the baches were searched through and valuables stolen. The usual items being alcohol, electricals, dive gear and fishing gear mainly. The investigation is ongoing, and we really rely on information getting back to us and people’s observations in the area. I’ve said it before in the Bulletin if you see something suspicious give us a call, take registration numbers and descriptions so we can follow up. Once again, the numbers for an emergency that is happening is 111 if its historical having occurred ie a burglary its 105 for a report. Both these instances get assigned to either ourselves or the nearest available unit should it be a 111 call needing urgency. Email us @ hikurangi.station@police.govt.nz Vehicle crashes have been a regular occurrence for our area and Northland in general. I have noted the recent article in the Advocate related to the conditions of our roads in Northland and the probable link to many accidents. It is great that the Otonga straights north of Hikurangi has had a major upgrade recently where State Highway One was closed for the weekend. This caused headaches to many who travel that route daily. Whether all that work has addressed the problem is yet to be determined, time will tell. We are now, I’m happy to announce back to full strength policing wise in Hikurangi. Lisa Magnusson has joined the roster and is full time here along with myself. This is great news and she has already brought some great ideas to the role around how we can be contacted and meet people face to face. The problem we have had is the nature of the job and sheer size of the area we police meaning we are predominantly out and about. Being able to come to the station, sit down and have a conversation is a matter of good luck catching us than anything so soon we hope to have something in place. We had a recent meeting with District Councillors and Armourguard Animal Control with regards wandering stock on our rural roads. One of the Councillors was former local policeman for the area Gavin Benney with 22 years in Hikurangi. He knows better than anyone about the issue of wandering stock and the consequences to drivers especially at night. I suppose this is a warning to all owners of stock caught wandering that plans are in the pipeline to address this issue and keep our roads safe. Lastly on Wednesday 14th April we have a welcoming/ Powhiri to Hikurangi for Lisa and I (mainly Lisa). This is to be held at the Hikurangi Bowling Club at 4pm on that date. This is a community event, and all are warmly welcome to attend and get to know us and our background. The police bosses are putting this on. We look forward to meeting the community officially. Stay safe out there. Senior Constable Pete Thomas
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.
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 Transfer Station Please Note!!! Winter Open Hours: Monday to Sunday 8am-1pm. 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 except school holidays. Please Ph Linda on 4338062 for more info. 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 If any changes to these notices please let us know before our deadline which is on the front page. 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.
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Hikurangi Mountain Lions
Hikurangi Mountain Lions has been going for more than 57 years, providing a platform for fundraising, community projects and of course a basis for many fantastic friendships that have been made within its current members, past members and the community at large. Membership is what the club is really starting to focus on this year. Lions is a great way to get out in the community and meet like minded people while doing some real good. Our membership is made up of people from all walks of life, from School teachers, Farmers, Orchardists, Butchers to Mechanics, Managers and Office workers. We have many retirees and workers alike. Some have been in the area for years and some for months. If you are new to the area or have been around for a while and looking for something else to do around the place, meet new people and would like to be part of our community group, how about contacting us to discuss this more or coming along to one of our meetings to meet the crew. We really would love to talk to you and see if our group is what you are looking for. Please google Hikurangi Lions to find out more or call Carol on 027 3661029 or Cyndi on 021 760 081. You can find our facebook page Facebook https:// www.facebook.com/pages/category/Community -Organization/Hikurangi-Mountain-Lions860584007427298/
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Hikurangi Golf Club
On Saturday March 27th a 10 strong Men's team from the Hikurangi Golf Club successfully defended the Le Garth Trophy for the 14th time. This time the challengers were the Northland Golf Club featuring several ex-Hikurangi members who were beaten 7:3. The day starts with a full English Breakfast provided and cooked by the Hikurangi Team, followed by some very competitive match-play golf with a few relaxing beverages. Afterwards congratulations to our boys for setting the platform and coming away with the result. The retention of the Le Garth Trophy has contributed significantly to the clubs finances and resulted in all of the challenging clubs, although defeated, leaving with enhanced impressions of our course and facilities. In other Club Competitions Fisher Cup Results: Quarter Finals Bob Bowness beat Craig Keatley, Miles Stewart beat Jimmy Kelly, Greg Meara beat Red Courtney & Blue Mauchline beat Stacy Kelly. Twilight Golf: This w rapped up on Thursday March 25th. Once again another great summer golf series with good numbers taking part and enjoying the beautiful weather and our great golf course. The winner of the Bill Laird Trophy for best stableford aggregate score between the Xmas break and the end of the series was Shona Keatley. Runner Up was Colin Billington, Chook 3rd. Thanks to our sponsors and our organiser Sheryl Meara...Legend, and to our Green K eeper Alan Healey who stepped in to provide the excellent meals at short notice. For more information please contact 09 4337 453 Doctor: Did you keep both windows open as I told you? Patient: Well there’s only one window, so I opened it twice.
A MOTHER… ...is a lady who looks surprised and delighted when her children bring her breakfast at four o’clock on Mother’s day. ********************************
When God thought of Mother, he must have laughed with satisfaction, and framed it quickly so rich, so deep, so divine, so full of soul, power and beauty, was the conception.
Whangarei Mobile Library Bus
If you are a Whangarei Library Member you can use this bus when it comes out to our Library on the Fourth 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. The bus usually arrives round about 1.15pm.
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 Volunteer Fire Brigade
Hi Hikurangi This month we start with a few congratulations to some of our members. Firstly, Sue Gent for the Deputy Chief Fire Officer. Sue has been in the brigade nearly 18 years and brings a range of skills to this role. Congrats Sue. Andrew Gibson, Emma Sanders and Hayden Bain have all recently passed their class 2 licence, this is the first step to driving the fire trucks, they will do a pump operators course and an emergency response drivers course to become fully qualified drivers. You might see the truck out around town as they get familiar with the trucks. Congrats Andrew, Emma & Hayden. Welcome from us to our 2 new police officers, its good to have you back in Hikurangi. We would like to thank the community for less vegetation fires, this is down compared to last year but remember currently we are in a restricted fire season, all fires must have a permit. We will put all unpermitted fires out. Head to checkitsalright.nz for more info about fire season status and helpful tips. 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. 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 to SMASH this goal. Since the last bulletin we have had 18 calls 17/03/2021 Hika 6411 Light on Fire Tutukaka 18/03/2021 Hika 641 Kamo 191 Tree Fire Helena Bay 18/03/2021 Hika 6411 Scrub Fire Tutukaka 19/03/2021 Hika 641, 6411 Kamo 191 Tree Fire Helena Bay 19/03/2021 Hika 641 Medical Oakura 20/03/2021 Hika 6411 Paddock Fire Pipiwai 22/03/2021 Hika 641, 6411 Kamo 191 Grass Fire Oakura 23/03/2021 Hika 6411 Shed Fire Portland 23/03/2021 Hika 641 Kamo 191 Whangarei 127 House Fire Tikipunga 25/03/2021 Hika 641 Kamo 191 Alarm Activation Mokau 26/03/2021 Hika 641 Medical Hikurangi 02/04/2021 Hika 641, 6411 Kamo 191 Towai 8771 Electrical Fire Riponui 03/04/2021 Hika 641, 6429 Whangarei 127 Motor Vehicle Accident Hikurangi 03/04/2021 Hika 641 Ngunguru 791 Fire on Beach Matapouri 03/04/2021 Hika 641 Bonfire Matapouri 08/04/2021 Hika 641, 6411 Kamo 191 Fire in Hills Whakapara 09/04/2021 Hika 641 Kamo 191 Bonfire into Trees Whakapara 09/04/2021 Hika 641, 6411 Kamo 191 Smoke in Vicinity Opuawhanga Until Next Month OS Bain
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
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When you do what you do with a will and a smile, Everything that you do will seem twice as worthwhile, and when you walk down the street, life will seem twice as sweet. If people you happen to meet, for when you smile, it is true, folks will smile back at you… so do what you do with a will and a smile, and whatever you do will be twice as worthwhile.
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