FRIENDSHIP HOUSE CLOSED WEDNESDAY OPEN MONDAY, TUESDAY & THURSDAY 9.30 -12 NOON FRIDAY 9.30am -3.00pm Phone F/H 4338452 or Linda 4338062
MAY 2021
BULLETIN DEADLINE JUNE 10th 2021 HIKURANGI FRIENDSHIP HOUSE CHARITABLE TRUST
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING *DATE: JUNE 22nd 2021 *VENUE: HIKURANGI WAR MEMORIAL HALL *TIME: 5.30pm For more information please contact Linda or Vicky on 4338452
New Zealand National Fieldays Gate 2, 125 Mystery Creek Rd, Hamilton Tickets on sale now!
Adult General Admission 1 Day – $30.00
Child* (5-14 years) General Admission 1 Day – $15.00
*A child is 5 years to 14 years. If you are 15 on the day of the event you are classed as an adult
Child (under 5 years) – Free
Online sales : https://tickets.fieldays.co.nz/tickets/ We look forward to seeing you 16 June to 19 June, 2021 Gates open daily Wednesday to Friday 8am to 5pm and Saturday
Hikurangi Link Bus Service
PLASTERERS & PAINTERS PHONE: MIKE CARSON 0210463562 Hikurangi Golf Club
The Hikurangi Golf Club was inaugurated in 1940. Originally called the Whakapara Golf Club, the first course was situated in McLennan Rd and was a 9-hole layout. After a few years the club relocated to a site approximately 3 kms along the Russell Rd across the river and from there moved to another site at the top of the Puhipuhi hill. Sometime in the mid 1950’s the club split in to two clubs with half moving on to some land at Crow’s Nest Rd, Hukerenui and the rest moving to the current site in Marua Rd. All of the original courses were 9-hole but the last move to the current site enabled the members to build an 18-hole course. All of these courses were built and maintained on a voluntary basis and are a tribute to the spirit and enthusiasm of these early golfers. Some experts from the minute books recorded in the 1940’s. “That the greenkeeper be given permission to sow seed at his discretion”. A request was made to purchase 2 dozen large bottles of beer for refreshments after play”. This was declined. The boys on the deck wouldn’t have been too happy about that. Thanks to the hard work by our early settlers and all those who have helped with the running of the club. Hikurangi has a facility the community can be proud of. For information on Subscriptions and Club days Ph Blue on 09 4337453.
Northland Regional Council is seeking feedback from Hikurangi locals to the Hikurangi Link bus service that runs on Thursdays between Hikurangi and Rose Street, Whangarei. It has been mentioned that an improvement to the system would be for the bus to drop-off and pickup passengers from the isite bus stop at the Town Basin, as well as to and from Rose Street. If you would support this permanent change, our voices need to be united to present to NRC. There is also an opportunity to voice any other opinions about this service, is there anything you think needs to be changed? Is there anything that is working particularly, well, or anything that isn't? Please send us your feedback before Friday 11 June. There are multiple ways you can submit your feedback: hardcopy forms available at the front counter at the Hikurangi library; send an email to admin@hikurangi.co.nz; contact Hikurangi Business Association through facebook; Send a text to HBA secretary Sharlene 021 616 755.
Hikurangi Community Library Hikurangi library has a new online catalogue up and running where the public can view all of the books we have in our library. If we don't have it, we can get it delivered to us from the Whangarei District Library. To view our catalogue go to hiki.librarika.com. If you want to request a book we have, you can email your request through to library@hikurangi.co.nz.
RAINFALL APRIL 2021 HUKERENUI 128 mm HIKURANGI 104 mm MARUA 124 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 their rain gauges in their local back yards.
The Passing of Stephanie Williams
Just a few lines to acknowledge the passing of Stephanie Williams, a passionate and kind woman who worked tirelessly for both Hikurangi and Hukerenui communities. Rest in peace Steph. Thanks for your love and support to all.
HIKURANGI HISTORICAL MUSEUM In 1904 a group of farmers came together at Otonga to form the Hikurangi Dairy Company. In the beginning the company used local coal as their energy source, it even operated a mine. No other dairy company in New Zealand had its own coal mine. The Hikurangi Dairy Company began to expand over the following decades. A new factory was opened in 1955. It was built on top of the old one, and the factory had to run during the construction time. The Hikurangi Dairy Company is not existing anymore, but the buildings are still standing in George Street opposite our museum. If you like to find out more about our history, come and visit us in 1 Alfred Street. We are open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 10-11.30am or by appointment. Send us a mail to hikurangi.museum@gmail.com or on Facebook (Hikurangi Historical Museum).
NZ RALLY VISITATION TO HIKURANGI on MAY 15th Report to follow in our June Bulletin Issue.
HIKURANGI POLICE 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 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 YOGA FOR ALL MARUA HALL TUESDAYS 6PM-7.15PM Phone Allison 027 353 1812
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 May 23rd 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
I want to start by saying how privileged Lisa and myself were to be able to attend both Anzac Commemorations at Monument Road, Hukerenui and the Hikurangi event through King Street and Valley Road. Both events were well supported, the weather played its part and the organisers can pat themselves on the back. I must say I have never attended anything like the Hukerenui event before. A plane fly-over several times and members of the powder club letting off a few coordinated shots were definite highlights. Covid has put these celebrations on hold in recent times so it was great to be involved again and we could show our respect in this way. Now for the gripe of the month. Lisa and I have been up to our necks over the last month with juveniles committing a large amount of volume crime throughout Hikurangi. Volume crime is described as “crime that has a significant impact on the community and the ability of local police to deal with it”. This includes vehicle crime, burglary and wilful damage and nuisance type offending. This offending over the period has coincided with groups of youth escalating in these types of offences throughout Whangarei mainly in Kamo. In some instances, unfortunately, they are linked to us here in Hikurangi through association. We have managed through hard work and evidence gathered by locals and ourselves to put a stop to it by holding those involved accountable. I am not claiming victory here offending of this nature comes and goes and will always be present that is the challenge for us all. The more information we get the better chance of success. The cameras and footage provided throughout the community in Hikurangi and on the coast have proven successful time and again. Never leave valuables in your vehicles overnight. Wallets, cell phones, electrical items are targets for car knockers they are in and out in no time. They tend to target vehicles parked on the road off properties on most occasions. I would urge anyone who witnesses youth or anyone for that matter wondering the streets at night especially the early hours generally in pairs or more, to ring 111 and report it. In my experience nothing good ever happens in the early hours, it’s certainly not putting the police force under pressure to take a run through the community to track down and talk to people and at least get an explanation. Flathead screwdrivers, pliers, torch, and gloves are the tools of the trade for car knockers, trying to explain having these items on you in the early hours on the street gets you a free ride to Whangarei Police Station. Looking forward to the Rally of Whangarei coming through the area from Friday 14 May to Sunday 16 May 2021 I would highly recommend watching this great event. 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 R d 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.
Hikurangi & Districts RSA
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
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HIKURANGI TAKEAWAYS 59 King St PHONE 4338 448
POPPY DAY: Our P oppy Day Collection w as once again a great success, so thanks for all of those generous donations that were given to us. THANK YOU To all the collectors who collected for us on that day because without you all it would not be possible. SPECIAL THANKS To all the owners and patrons and players of the Golf Tournament on Sunday, Hikurangi Takeaways, Miners Rest, Hikurangi Four Square, Kauri Autos, Whakapara BP and the Village Market. Thank you also to Simon and his staff for looking after our collectors with coffee’s during the day. ANZAC DAY: Considering that last year with having COVID 19 issues, we could not hold a parade, but this year we had a good turn out on the day. The Parade commenced at 10.15 from the Hikurangi War Memorial hall to the Hikurangi School where Daniel Garton lead the serve, assisted by his helpers. Thank you to the following people who helped on that day. Shona Keatley for setting up and opening the hall etc. Morgan Allan and his daughter for bringing the sound system which was given to us by Stuart Clark to use, James Morris our Piper, the Bowling Club and staff for the use of the Clubrooms. Special Thanks: To Gwen Lawson who is retiring this year from providing our lunch and Doug Pickles our Coffee man is also retiring his act will be hard to follow.
Well done to all concerned. Thank you for a Magic Day all around.
LEST WE FORGET Linda Vanstone (Secretary) STAIRWAY SHOCKERS! Bill, Jim and Scott were at a convention together and were sharing a large suite on the top of a 75-story skyscraper. After a long day of meetings, they were shocked to hear that the elevators in their hotel were broken and they would have to climb 75 flights of stairs to get to the room. Bill said to Jim and Scott, “Lets break the monotony of this unpleasant task by concentrating on something interesting. I’ll tell jokes for 25 flights, and Jim can sing songs for 25 flights, and Scott can tell sad stories the rest of the way”. At the 26th floor Bill stopped telling jokes and Jim began to sing.
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SPCA
Whangarei Drop-In Centre 2021 Hikurangi Rugby Football Club 11-15 Park St Wednesday 1pm-2pm 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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Hi Hikurangi What an interesting weekend Were you prepared for the power cut? It shows the importance of being prepared for the unknown. While we carry on with our day to day lives, we don’t think about not having the basics until something happens, a long duration power outage shows us that, all of a sudden we need light, cooking abilities and heat but while being ready is important, safety is just as important. Candles become a vital part on our survival during power outages, make sure they are in a safe location away from materials like curtains. Remember the one metre rule with heaters and fireplaces, you should always have a metre of clear space around your heat source. Will you be at the rally of Whangarei? We will be. We will be around for the day helping with the fuel stop and kids events. Hope to see you there ! 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. Since the last bulletin we have had 12 calls 15/4/2021 Hika 641 Medical Hikurangi 16/4/2021 Hika 641 Smoke in vicinity Hikurangi 19/4/2021 Hika 641, 6429 Smoke in vicinity Whakapara 20/4/2021 Hika 641, Kamo 191, Whangarei 124 Alarm Activation Kauri 21/4/2021 Hika 641 Whangarei 121, 127 Motor Vehicle Accident Hikurangi 21/4/2021 Hika 641, Kamo 191, Whangarei 124 Alarm Activation Kauri 22/4/2021 Hika 641, Kamo 191, Whangarei 124 Alarm Activation Kauri 22/4/2021 Hika 6411 Whangarei 121 Portland 151 Shed Fire Maungakaramea 2/5/2021 Hika 641, 6429 Kamo 191, Kawakawa 7411 House Fire Opuawhanga 7/5/2021 Hika 641 Fire on side of Road Hukerenui 9/5/2021 Hika 641 Fire in Vicinity Hikurangi 9/5/2021 Hika 641 Fire in Vicinity Hikurangi Until Next Month
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
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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
OPEN 7 DAYS Mondays 12 noon till 7pm Tuesday - Thursday 11am till 8pm Friday & Saturday 11am till 9pm Sunday 11am till 8pm BLACKSMITH BLUNDER:
The village blacksmith hired an enthusiastic new apprentice willing to work long, hard hours. He instructed the boy, “When I take the horseshoe out of the fire, I’ll lay it on the anvil. When I nod my head, you hit it with the hammer.” The apprentice did exactly as he was told, and now he’s the new village blacksmith.