After School Care 3pm to 5.30pm Spaces available. $6 per hour. Pick Up’s from Hikurangi School, Hikurangi Kindergarten and Hikurangi Educare. Ph Vicky 021 1593852 Hikurangi Bulletin MAY 2022 Issue FRIENDSHIP HOUSE OPEN HOURS Mon 9.30am 12noon, tues 9.30am 12noon Closed Wednesday, Thurs 9.30am 12noon, fri 9.30am-3.00pm Contact office 4338452 or phone linda on 4338062 or 021 142 3679 BULLETIN DEADLINE June 10th 2022
Poppy Day. This was once again a great success, thanks again to all people that donated towards poppy day.
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To the following people, Hikurangi Hotel, Hikurangi Four Square, Rouse Motorcycles, Antique Shop, Miner’s Rest Café, Sun City Takeaways, Whakapara B.P. Springs Flat Roadhouse and of course to all our collectors as some of them made an early start, we are grateful to you all. there any Returned Service Men Women in need of assistance please contact either Linda on 4338062 or Mark 4338632.
The Parade commenced at 10.15am with our Piper James Morris leading the way. Once again it was a good attendance and it was pleasing to see a number of children with their parents.
LEST WE FORGET Coming Events for June: Queen’s Birthday Weekend Monday June 6th 2022 ************ Matariki Day Friday June 24th 2022 New Signage for
Great news for those people who really wanted to recognise Yvonne Stewarts involvement in changing the Goat Track around Waro Lake into the popular walkway it is today. On the 9th of May, workmen struggled and sweated, digging holes for the new sign after the old one had been irreparably damaged. I am delighted to report that Spencer Jellyman of the Whangarei District Council has had the sign changed from the Yvonne Stewart Track, to the Yvonne Stewart Memorial Walkway as was originally requested by those involved in the work. Stuart Clark Self Appointed Kaitiaki Waro Lake North. Yvonne Stewart Memorial Track
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Policeman Pete Most of my Bulletin topics have been related to “what’s happening "in the news at the time. It is of course predominantly about crime nationally or locally that I touch on. I give my take on it within guidelines of course and give some prevention advice. The current news headline is the “ram raid” epidemic sweeping the country mostly in Auckland, but it is a national problem. The problem has been around a long time, but the growing youth involvement is concerning. This is another step up from the stealing of the car to now driving through doorways and windows to get what they want. Unfortunately, the planning and execution is advancing through being filmed and circulated on social media and word of mouth. The youth of today can steal a car in under a minute. A flathead screwdriver and vice grips are all that’s needed and certain cars are targeted, Mazda Demio’s are a prime example. There was a competition at one stage on social media based on who could steal the most Mazda Demio’s. As explained now the youth are putting them through shop fronts and the question is what’s next. The youth involved are now aged under 10 years, they are being led astray by the older more experienced youth offenders and lack the ability to understand fully the consequences and impact of their actions. The one’s that do understand are their parents, why are these kids on the streets in the early hours stealing and causing Imayhem.have13 years’ experience dealing with youth under my belt as part of the now former Youth Crime Unit in Whangarei. We were a team of 5 at its maximum that dealt exclusively with youth crime, we were very busy. We built relationships with our clients their associates and importantly the parents. Once you get the parents listening and on board its amazing how the attitudes change, and the truth comes out. I’m not so sure that the recipe is the same now a days the struggle to get parents listening and putting in barriers I fear is gone. Kids need role models and stability at home. We can all contribute no matter what the situation is at home. There’s a saying “the strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home” (Confucius) Take care out there keep an eye on your kids stay safe.
RAINFALL APRIL 2022 HUKERENUI 191 mm HIKURANGI 332 mm MARUA 308 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. 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. Phone/Text Stuart on 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. Hikurangi Christian Fellowship: Sundays 10am or contact 4338654 and please leave a message.
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COMING SOON - AMAZING PUHIPUHI - True Tales Learn about what an amazingly unique place Puhipuhi is, in NZ history Kauri Gum, Kauri Logging and Milling Kauri snails, Mining for Silver, Gold, Mercury, Antimony, Basalt Motor Sports National hill climbs and rallies, Gliding Farming, American Military base Basalt Karst, Podzols. Early Transport problems, Railways and the infamous Air line. Famous residents and visitors, whiskey stills, Marae, and so much more. All in our backyard and we never knew until now RECIPIES/STORIES If anyone has any good recipies or stories that they would like to see in the Hikurangi Bulletin please either drop them into Friendship House office or email us on friendship@hikurangi.co.nz We are always looking for new things to go in the bulletin. So if you can help in anyway please let me know. Thanks Linda (Editor)
SERVICES AVAILABLE AT HIKURANGI FRIENDSHIP HOUSE LAMINATING: per sheetA5 @ $2.50 A4 @ $3.50 COLOUR COPYING: per sheetA4 @ $1.50 A3 @ 3.00 EMAILS: Standard fee to send and receive $2.00Attachments @ 20c per page SCANNING available too TYPING SERVICES: Ask us about our rates. PHOTOCOPYING SERVICES JP and Marriage Celebrant: Dea 0275348374 Justice of the Peace: Shayn Rouse Phone 4338471 Tai-Chi: Every Wednesday afternoon at 1.30pm held in the Hikurangi Memorial Hall. Cost $4 per session. Please contact Linda on 4338062 or 021 142 3679 for more info. Hikurangi Village Church Transport: The Village Church runs a van for the week 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 0274575247. YOGA FOR ALL MARUA HALL TUESDAYS 6PM-7.15PM Phone Allison 027 353 1812 SPCA Whangarei Drop-In Centre 2021 Hikurangi Rugby Football Club 11-15 Park St Wednesday 1pm-2pm May 25th, June 22nd, July 20th, Aug 17th, Sept 14th, Oct 12th, Nov 9th & Dec 7th. Cat & Dog Flea & Worm Treatment from $5 Pet Care Advice FREE Emergency Pet Food GOLD COINKOHA ALL PETS MUST BE UNDER CONTROL 24/7 Enquires 09 4389161 Children’s Lighthouse & Playgroup 20 George Street Hikurangi PublicSessionsOpenHours Tues: 9am to 1pm Music Session & Movement Thurs:9am to 1pm Community Walk & Free Play New Email: playgroup@hikurangi.co.nz Contact Sharlene on 021616755 Choose Life
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The Old Testament of the Holy Bible is being proved to be a historical document as people and places mentioned in it have been discovered by archaeologists. It covers many hundreds of years of the life of Israel. During those periods when the nation honoured and worshipped God, He ensured the land produced in abundance and the people lived in peace and prosperity. When life became so good they felt no need of God. They would drift away to worship idol’s they made themselves and they would descend into all sorts of depravity and God would allow them to become captives and slaves to their many enemies. Sometimes their cities would be surrounded and besieged just like those in Ukrane today. In one instance they killed and ate their own children. When life became so desperate they would once again cry out to God and repent of their abandonment of Him and His ways. Then He could hear from them and heal them and their land. What then a waits for us in this beautiful land that has been so blessed by God for over 200 years since the Gospel was Ist preached in 1814? Terrible things continued to happen to many people since, but we have generally been able to live abundant lives until a few generations ago. As we continue on the path of rejecting Gos and his ways we are already seeing the results when the Speaker of Parliament ; of his own volition and without a whimper from Christian MPs, removed the name of Jesus from the prayer, he ensured it was then to any God except the One True God, who has blessed us so mightily and to whom the prayer was originally spoken. So from the very top, and right through our society, we have turned from God. We just need to look at the stats to see the results: Self harm, suicides, mental health, obesity, addictions, violence even to the unborn etc, etc, etc. Try and think of a Government department that is successful in its duty to the people. Deuteronomy (5th book) Ch 30 V 19 says: “Today I have given you the choice between life and death between blessing and curses. Now I call on Heaven and Earth to witness the choice you make. Oh, that you would choose life, so that you and your descendants might live!”
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Hikurangi Volunteer Fire Brigade Hi WeHikurangihavehad a busy year so far being ranked 61st busiest station in the country. Currently we are have had 96 calls this time last year we had had 64. With winter now upon us its important to be winter safe Be careful on the roads drive to the conditions. Fireplaces need to be swept before they are used for the 1st time. Remember to always put the ashes in a metal bucket and to pour water on the bucket. Ashes can take up to a week to cool down. Remember the heater metre rule always keep clothes, furniture, curtains at least one metre from heaters and fireplaces. Check any gas bottles for leaks before using Checkthem. out fireandemergency.nz for tips on staying safe this winter Are you up to the challenge?
Our EscapeMyHouseChallenge is designed to put you and your family to the test by recreating the disorientation and lack of vision in a real house fire. Visit our Facebook page to see how. Head to escapemyhouse.co.nz and start by creating your 3 Step Escape Plan. Have you got smoke alarms installed? This is a vital tool in your home safety kit. When you’re asleep, you lose your sense of smell, so make sure its in working order. Test it once a month, also give it a vacuum now and again, dust build up can trigger the smoke alarm to sound vacuuming the smoke alarm with prevent false alarms. Need help or advice you can contact us on Facebook, Hikurangi Volunteer Fire Brigade. We have had 22 Calls this month 11/04/22 Hika 6411, Kamo 191 192, Whan 121 Scrub Fire Titoki 11/04/22 Hika 641, Kamo 191 whan 124, 127 Alarm Sounding Kamo. 11/04/22 Hika 641, 6411 Towai 8771 Scrub Fire Hukerenui. 11/04/22 Hika 6411 Dargaville 621, 627 Scrub Fire Poto. 14/04/22 Hika 641, 6411 Towai 8771 Tree Over road Hukerenui. 14/04/22 Hika 6411, Ngunguru 791 whan 121 Burnoff out of control Tutukaka. 14/04/22 Hika 6411 Portland 151 Whan 121 House Fire Mangapai. 18/04/22 Hika 6411 Hika 6411 Kerikeri 677 Tree on Powerlines Smoking Kerikeri. 19/04/22 Hika 641,6429 MVA Helena Bay. 23/04/22 Hika 641, 6429 MVA Helena Bay. 23/04/22 Hika 641, 6411 Ngun 791 Whananaki 6171 Alarm sounding Matapouri. 23/04/22 Hika 641 Kawa 747 Whan 9926 Towai 8771 Alarm sounding Towai. 24/04/22 Hika 641 MVA Helena Bay. 25/04/22 Hika 641, 6429 Kawa 747 Whan 9926, 9919 Towai 8771 Motor Vehicle Accident Towai. 25/04/22 Hika 641 Towai 8771
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 Hikurangi Community Notices. Badminton (Social): Wed 9 12noon @ Hiki Memorial hall $2 per session. Rackets available. Contact Robyn433 8718. Bus: Leaves Hik @ 9.50 opposite Miners Rest Café & returns from Whg @ 1.30pm arriving at Hik 2.05pm Children’s Lighthouse Playgroup: George St. Tues & Thurs 9.30 am 12.30pm. Contact Sharlene 021 616 755 Fire Brigade: Training Monday Nights at 6.30pm in the Fire Station. More Volunteers needed. Friendship House Trust: meets every 4th Tues of the month at 5.30pm held in the Hikurangi Hall. All welcome. Phone 433 8452 formore information. Hikurangi Business Association: Meet 2nd Wed of each month, 7.00pm Hikurangi Bowling Club. All Welcome. Hikurangi Freemasons Lodge No 140: Contact Ivan Berryman 4335847 or Steve 435 5601. Hikurangi Transfer Station Please Note Winter Hours Open Hours: Monday to Sunday 8am 1pm. Hikurangi Golf Club: Phone Blue on 4337453 Hikurangi Hall: For Hire. Phone 433 8452 Jack Morgan Museum, Hukerenui: Open 10am 4pm daily. Justice of the Peace: Shayn Rouse Phone 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. Ph433 8773. Hikurangi Lions: Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month. Contact Cyndy Verryt Phone 9460081 or cellphone 021544531 or Colin435 0717 Hikurangi Plunket: Whanau Anhna Plunket Holly 027 203 2863, Mon & Thurs Home & Clinic visits. Drop in Clinic at 33 King Street Kensington, 9am to 1pm Wed & Fri. No appointment necessary. Hukerenui Playcentre:Email Hukereui@playcentre.org.nz Marriage Celebrant: Jeanette Logie Contact 0210359313 Museum: Hours are: Tues, Thurs, Sat 10am 11.30 am, or by appointment. Contact number433 8062 Museum Committee: Meet in the Museum every 3rd Sat of the month at 9.30 am. Phone Linda 433 8062 or please Email: Eurekahikurangi.museum@gmail.com.Taekwondo: Self Defence for all age groups. Hik Sch Hall, Tues & Thurs 6pm 7pm. Please just turn up on those nights for more information. Thanks. Tai Chi: Held in the Hikurangi Hall @ 1.30pm every Wednesday except school holidays. Please Phone Linda on 4338062 for more info. Whakapara Pony Club: Steve Martin Whakapara Women’s Institute: Contact Marie 433 9900. Whangarei District Council: Phone 430 4200 Yoga: Marua Hall. Thursday 6pm $8. Allison 09 434 4330 Ifthereanychangesneededtothesenoticespleaseletusknow beforeourdeadlinewhichisonthefrontpage. Wearenotresponsibleforinformationthatiswrongifpeople donotletusknowofanychanges.
MVA Towai. 25/04/22 Hika 641, 6429 Kawa 747 Whan 9926, 9919 Towai 8771 Motor Vehicle Accident Towai. 01/05/22 Hika 641, 6411 Kamo 191 Whanananki 6171 Power Box Sparking Opuawhanga. 05/05/22 Hika 641, 6411 Kamo 191 Whan 121 Whananaki 6171 Shed Fire Opuawhanga. 07/05/22 Hika 641 Kamo 191 Fire in Vicinity Hikurangi. 07/05/22 Hika 641, 6429 Kamo 191 Whan 9926, 9919 MVA Kauri. 08/05/22 Hika 641 Smoke in Area Hikurangi. 08/05/22 Hika 6411 Port 151 Whan 121 Shed Fire Puwera This takes us to a total of 96 calls for the year Until Next month OS Bain
Volunteer Week 2022 June 19th-25th (Covid regulations permitting) National Volunteer Week (NVW) celebrates the collective contribution of all volunteers who enrich Aotearoa New Zealand. NVW includes a wide variety of events, activities, and awareness-raising Therecampaigns.arealways organisations looking for volunteers, like the Hikurangi Library, the Hikurangi Museum, places like that. So if have a spare few hours come and see if you can help.
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Bulletin.ThanksforsupportingourHikurangi2022Donationsarenowdue. Your $10.00 annual Bulletin Donation would be very much appreciated, this helps to keep this community publication operating. Unfortunately due to postage going up each year we have to raise our postage, so if you would still like it posted to your address, then please add $16.00 for postage. Thanks this is very much appreciated. Suggested ways to pay: Call into Friendship House Office. Drop off at the Hikurangi Library (addressed to the Hikurangi Bulletin). Please name. Can be posted to 10a King St Hikurangi, Or direct to our bank account number: ANZ 06 0996 0093533 02 (ref. your name please). Name…………………………………………………………….. Address………………………………………………………….. Donation $…………………. Postage $..…………………….. Disclaimer: Theviewsandopinionsexpressedin thisBulletinarethoseofthe authorsanddonot necessarilyreflectthe officialpolicyorpositionof rightFriendshipHouseortheEditorandwereservethetoeditornotpublishinflammatorymaterial. HIKURANGI COMMUNITY LIBRARY OPEN HOURS Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10am to 2pm Tuesday & Thursday 10am to 6pm Contact No 09 4338773 CallEmail:library@hikurangi.co.nzorintothelibrarytocheckoutourNEWVOLUNTEERS We would welcome new volunteers on board. If interested please call into the library and talk to the other volunteers to find out what is involved. MORE STORIES NEEDED. If you have any short stories or jokes for the bulletin please either come and see Linda in the office or email them to us if possible. Email: friendship@hikurangi.co.nz.
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that this was initially within a leased area of an existing business. In 1924 the BNZ erected the purpose-built premises we see still standing at 7 King St. It cost 285 pounds to construct the building and was built by Alec Provan of Whangārei, from kauri and heart rimu. --The BNZ was open for business every Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 10am noon and Saturday 9.30 11.30. But by the time it was disestablished in 1985, it was only open 4 days a week, for 1 hour each day. Following its closure, ownership of the building was transferred by the BNZ to the Whangārei District Council. The building remains an iconic reminder of our local history, and is one of only 10 historic buildings in Hikurangi recognised in the WDC District Plan. A Healthy Hikurangi initiative facilitated its use as a community space; most recently with the provision of sewing classes and a meeting space for the Māori Wardens. Friendship House is currently exploring other ideas for utilising this space for the benefit of our local community; bringing new meaning to the idea of what a bank is where monetary profit and individual wealth is expanded to include social profit and community wealth and wellbeing. Many thanks to the BNZ Archives for the support with this research and supplying this photograph of BNZ staff A. E. Dent Asst.Manager Whangārei (left) and H. Rex Ferguson, Agency Escort & Driver outside the building in 1976. Please support the Hikurangi Museum so we can continue to share local history with the community. Either visit us at 1 Alfred St on Tues, Thurs or Sat 10 11.30, become a member ($10 p/a), become a volunteer, or make a donation. All support gratefully received. hikurangi.museum@gmail.com
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Little Susie, a six-year-old, complained “Mum, I’ve got a tummy ache.” “That’s because your stomach is empty,” the mother replied. “You would feel better if you had something in it.” That afternoon, her father came complaining that he had a severe headache all day. Susie perked up, “That’s because it’s empty,” she said. “You’d feel better if you had something in it.”
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Whangarei Mobile Library Bus This arrives outside the Hikurangi Community Library at 1.15pm. The next Library Bus will be on May 19th. Please contact the library on 4338773 for more details. Thanks. 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). J C Godfrey Certified Plumber & Drainlayer & Digger Work PO Box 53 Hikurangi 0150 Ph/Fax (09) 4338858 Mobile 027 johncg1943@gmail.com4976632 -General Electrical -Heat Pumps
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 BOTTLE STORE OPEN 7 DAYS Mondays 12 noon till 7pm Tuesday Thursday 11am till 8pm Friday & Saturday 11am till 9pm Sunday 11am till 8pm HIKURANGI BUS SERVICE: THURSDAYS Leaves Hikurangi @ 9.50am opposite Miners Rest Café. Leaves from Whangarei @ 1.30pm arrives back in Hikurangi at 2.05pm. $3.00 each way.
