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JUNE 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 JULY 9th 2021
Hikurangi contributed significantly to the International Rally of Whangarei 2021 by hosting a refuel and meet the drivers stop in Hikurangi township, as well as by having a crew of local volunteers from Hikurangi Business Association and Hikurangi Maori Wardens step in as safety marshals on the day on the Crows Nest Road leg of the rally. There were another 3 Hikurangi based legs at Kaiikanui Road, Marlow Road, and Tapuhi Road and these were all manned by various Hikurangi community group volunteers. The refuel and meet the drivers stop went well with great feedback from the RallyNZ crew and the drivers themselves. The Crows Nest Road leg went well also with good ticket sales on the day and no major incidents or issues to report. The winner of the weekend's rally was Hayden Paddon despite having to change a tyre in the final stage. He was followed by Ben Hunt, and Rana Horan came in third. Of the 66 starters, only 33 finished the weekend, a high attrition rate. The International Rally of Whangarei will return to Hikurangi in 2022 bigger and better if covid19 restrictions are lifted by then. A big thankyou to everyone who participated on the day, from the volunteers who helped as marshals, the organisers of the event, those who participated by having market stalls or helping provide food etc, and those who attended either the event in Hikurangi township or on any of the Hikurangi based rally legs.
Hikurangi Golf Club Club Fixture Results: First Round of Top Dog Matches: Eric Heape & Craig Keatley bt Jimmy Kelly & Stacey Kelly. Frog & Mo bt Grant Ferris & Hugh Tennant. Clive & Monkey bt CB & Barney Bennett. Zippy & Rob Dawson bt JJ & Stu Rogers. Gordon Campbell & Crassy bt E. Dog & Shane. Rod McMiles & Snow Sisson bt Blue & Gary Lynch.
In the final of the Fisher Cup.
HIKURANGI HISTORICAL MUSEUM ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING COMING UP ON
*Date: JULY 17th 2021 *Time: 9.30am *Venue: Hikurangi Museum Corner George/Alfred Street New Members most welcome
Monkey beat Blue Mauchline. The Hikurangi Golf Club’s Annual Mid-Year Dinner and Quiz night will be held on Friday July 2nd at 5.30pm. All welcome. Teams of 6 needed. A great night out. Register your team with Darren 027 5317883. Congratulations to our Mens pennant Team who combined with Paparoa to win this years Pennant Competition. Well Done to Paul & Cole Allen and Greg Meara. Subscription discounts are available From the end of June and for other Subscription options please
Contact Linda 4338062
Phone Blue on 09 4337453
Church Services In Hikurangi
HIKURANGI SCHOOL HOLIDAY BREAKUP DATES
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.
RAINFALL MAY 2021
Breakup on Friday July 9th Return Monday July 26th
HUKERENUI 97 mm HIKURANGI 100 mm MARUA 120 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.
ROOM FOR RENT IN HIKURANGI $200 PER WEEK PLUS EXPENSES PH 0210452834
HIKURANGI HISTORICAL MUSEUM Located at the bottom of Hikurangi mountain, Wilsonville is a small settlement with its own history. Today Wilsonville is mainly known for its limestone quarry, a giant hole in the ground. People who live in the northern end of Hikurangi quite often hear and even feel when they have a blasting operation. This old photo shows a few coal-miner cottages and an almost empty mountain in the background. If you would like to find out more about our history come and visit the museum on 1 Alfred Street. We are open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 10-11.30am, or by appointment. hikurangi.museum@gmail.com or Facebook (Hikurangi Historical Museum)
AFTER SCHOOL CARE
Hikurangi & Kaurihohore Schools’ Hikurangi Kindy & Educare.
Patient: “Doctor, when I press my stomach it hurts, when I press my cheeks it hurts, and when I press my leg it hurts! What’s wrong with me? Is it serious?”
Mon to Wed 3pm to 5.15pm Thurs & Fri 3pm to 5.45pm Phone Vicky 021 159 3852
Doctor: “No, it’s just finger that is broken!”
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Hikurangi Volunteer Fire Brigade Hi Hikurangi
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 June 27th 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
With recent spate of house fires around NZ in the last month, we remind everyone of winter fire safety make sure you have had your chimney swept, always use a fire guard with an open fire. Put all ashes in a metal bucket and pour water over the bucket, ashes can remain hot for 5 days. Have your electric blanket checked by a qualified electrician, make sure that it lays flat on the bed, that the cords and controls are not twisted. Remember the heater metre rule, keep a clear metre around fireplaces and heaters, do not cover or store things on top of them. 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, come see us on Mondays from 6.30pm or visit fireandemergency.nz
Well done to Emma, Nelly and Steve
representing Hikurangi in the Sky Tower Challenge. Completing this challenge is a big task. Seen us training on Thursdays as well as Mondays? We have members going away in the coming months to various courses, Thursday night training is for these members to best prepare for their specific course. Will be out and about running all sorts of drills.
Since the last bulletin we have had 14 calls: 9/5/2021 Hika 641 Fire in a Paddock Hikurangi 10/5/2021 Hika 641, Whangarei 121 Power Lines Down Hikurangi 10/5/2021 Hika 641, 6429 Whangarei 121, Kamo 191 Fire in Vicinity Hikurangi 10/5/2021 Hika 641 Scrub Fire Hikurangi 12/5/2021 Hika 641, 6429 Medical Hikurangi 16/5/2021 Hika 641 Medical Whangaruru 17/5/2021 Hika 641, 6429 Russell 767 Motor Vehicle Accident Whangaruru 19/5/2021 Hika 641, 6429 Kamo 191 Whangarei 127 Fire on Hill Oakura 27/5/2021 Hika 641, 6429 Kamo 191 Roof Fire Hikurangi 28/5/2021 Hika 641, Kamo 191 Whangarei 121 Smoke coming from Roof Hikurangi 28/5/2021 Hika 641, Fire in Vicinity Whakapara 2/6/2021 Hika 6411 Fire in Vicinity Titoki 8/6/2021 Hika 641 Tree Blocking Road Marua 9/6/2021 Hika 6411, Ngunguru 791, Whangarei 121 House Fire Kiripaka – Address changed to Whangarei heads Until Next Month O S Bain The Editor of the Hikurangi Bulletin would like to offer all our Hikurangi Volunteer Fire Brigade Personal
A Big Thank You for all that you do when our Fire Alarm goes off you are always there ready and able.
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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What time is it when the hallway clock Strikes thirteen and starts to knock? Time to have the clock repaired. ***************************** When you buy eggs on a farm when out for a ride, how can you be sure that they have no chickens inside? Buy Duck Eggs. ****************** Here’s a thorny sort of riddle, what did the big rose say to the little? “Hiya, bud.”
Hikurangi Police
Policeman Pete I hope everyone came through reasonably unscathed following another major storm through northland recently. Still a lot of water lying in the usual areas at the time of writing but seems to be better that the last storm. My colleague Lisa has written this months Bulletin following an online scam she dealt with and has the following safety tips for all. Just a friendly note on keeping yourself safe online. How do we keep ourselves, whanau & children safe while being online? Being online is second nature and is such a common part of our daily life. Unfortunately, there are people out there in the cyber online world that work very hard to find & connect with people to take advantage of them by ways of scams, romantic liaisons and bullying. It is very easy for online users to hide behind their computer when the post or connect with others. What you see online may not be what is in fact real. Some of these scams are very genuine looking and extremely professional looking. There are scams that imply you have won a prize or lottery and if you must respond quickly, send money to a specified account or purchase I-Tune or Steam Cards then you will receive a very large amount of money. Wow….this is too good to be true…..well sorry, if it sounds too good to be true then it is highly likely to be a scam. There is no shame in being cautious online and never be afraid to ask for assistance. NetSafe is a very good organisation that deals with all online problems, issues & concerns in a non-judgemental or bias way. They also have a good website to get information for you, your children & whanau and school. The below is their contact details. CONTACTING NETSAFE If you’re concerned about the immediate safety of you or someone else, please call 111. If you want help or expert incident advice, you can contact us. Our service is free, non-judgemental and available seven days a week. Email help@netsafe.org.nz Call toll free on 0508 NETSAFE (0508 638 723) Online report at netsafe.org.nz/report Text ‘Netsafe’ to 4282 So, whanau, keep safe when you are online, keep your details and other important information private and don’t give your bank details out to non-authorised companies. And remember just to take a moment to think before you hit that Post Button – what you think maybe funny may not well received by others. If you have any concerns, please come into to see us at the station – if we can’t give you an answer we can direct you to someone a bit more knowledgeable than us. Stay safe out there. Senior Constables Pete Thomas and Lisa Magnusson
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Whangarei Mobile Library Bus This arrives outside the Hikurangi Community Library at 1.15pm. The next date for this will be on Thursday July 8th. So please come along and have a look, you can either be a member from Hikurangi or Whangarei. J C Godfrey Certified Plumber & Drainlayer & Digger Work PO Box 53 Hikurangi 0150 Ph/Fax (09) 4338858 Mobile 027 4976632 johncg1943@gmail.com
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SPCA
Whangarei Drop-In Centre 2021 Hikurangi Rugby Football Club 11-15 Park St Wednesday 1pm-2pm July 20th, Aug 25th, Sept 29th , 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 Public Sessions Open Hours 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
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large potatoes, peeled 1/2 T butter 1/2 T flour cup milk
1/2 tsp paprika 2 cups Watties Frozen Peas & Corn 300gms smoked fish, flaked 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Preheat oven to 180 DegC Cut the potatoes into cubes and cook in a pan of boiling water until tender. Drain and mash with a little milk. Set aside. In a medium saucepan melt the butter and stir in the flour. Slowly add the milk while stirring to prevent lumps. When all the milk has been added and the sauce begins to thicken add the paprika, frozen vegetables, fish and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the filling into a 6-8 cup capacity ovenproof dish and top with mashed potatoes. Cook for 30 minutes or until heated through and the top is golden. If using cheese, sprinkle over the potatoes and place under grill on high heat for 2-3 minutes or until lovely and brown.
Hikurangi Mountain Lions
Hello all Gees the time is going quick, having to write in the bullentin seems to come around so so quick. Well winter sure has settled in pretty quickly! Hope you all have managed to stay safe and dry from the weather. Hikurangi Lions have a few things coming up. Next month we have our change of officers and their are a few changes coming up. We will be doing this on Tuesday July 13th with a mid Xmas dinner theme. If anyone cares to join you are most welcome just let Carol know by email parts@wscas.co.nz before 10th July. Our youth and welfare team have a DISCO planned in August in Hikurangi for Years 1 to Years 8, more info in next months bulle tin for date, venue and time. August 27th is daffodil day at the Hikurangi Golf ⛳ club! Hikurangi Lions will be there doing sausage sizzles. This is a great day. In the pipeline we are planning another fireworks display, Xmas parade, and in January next year another golf tournament supporting North Haven Hospice. Well that's about all from me . Don't forget we are always on the lookout for new members, we are a great bunch and don't bite (much) haha. So come along to a dinner meeting we have every second Tuesday of the month and a business meeting every Fourth Tuesday of the month. You can contact Carol on 0273661029 .
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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