Hikurangi Mountain Lions Magical Matariki
Hikurangi Mountain Lions were proud to host the first Te Iwa O Matariki celebrations on the Friday 24th June 2022. A great opportunity to bring the community together and put smiles on faces, especially with the disruption and stresses of Covid in recent times. What an amazing day! A classic car and motorbike parade, stage performances, tamariki games, a Vertical Bungee flying experience, kai and craft stalls with a flavour of tikanga values. While the weather wasn’t the best, this did not deter the steady flow of members of our community enjoying the festivities throughout the day. And what better way than to round things off with a fantastic fireworks display, just as dark fell, which created the stars in the sky that we couldn’t see due to it being overcast.
Hikurangi Golf Club
Hi Di Hi Campers, hope you are all fairing well in these wet conditions. Busy month this month with five Sundays, hope the rain stays away.
WEDNESDAY LOB's
June 1st - Chook 35 R/up Bruce 35
June 8th - Blue 41 R/up Gordon 37
June 15th - Gatt 34 R/up Paul 32
June 22nd - Gordon 33 R/up Eric 33
June 29th - No Play
SUNDAY HAGGLE
June 5th - Shane & Monkey 76 R/up greg & Frog 75 (Hidden Pairs) Amen Corner - Monkey
June 12th - No Play
June 19th - Gary C 64 R/up Bruce 67 (Nett)
June 26th - Zippy 36 R/ups Stacy, Gordon, Digger, Shane 35 Amen Corner - Paul
Mens JULY FIXTURES
July 3rd - Strokeplay Rd 2, Matchplay Qualifying
July 10th - Fisher & birchall Rd 2
July 17th - Matchplay Rd 1
July 24th - Fisher & Birchall Semi finals, The Pines Visit (Bull Whimp Trophy)
July 31st - Matchplay Champs Rd 2
CARTS USERS
As we are a month into Winter, if carts can please be driven in the "rough" as much as possible to protect our fairways and keep a good distance away from the greens & tees.
Paul - CC
Ladies Events for July
Sunday 3rd Eclectic Rd 2, Medal Trophy 3 Haggle –Queens Birthday Weekend.
Sunday 10th Fisher Cup, Putting 5
Sunday 17th Eclectic Rd 3, LGU 6, Rogers Trophy
Sunday 24th Dempster Cup Rd 2
Sunday 31st Jean Whatmough Rd 2, LGU 7, Stableford Trophy
Daffodil Day is fast approaching.
Remember to look at the job list on the board and offer your assistance in any way you can. Also get your team of 4 together, entries will be out soon. This year the entry fee is $200.00 per team. Don’t forget we are looking for lots of sponsors prizes so if you have any contacts you can tap on the shoulder for donations of product/hole sponsorship please speak to them and get a form from Blue for them to fill out and get their name on the sponsor list with the Cancer Society.
The tomo at no 11 is growing and is now fenced off. Please keep out of this area – its only a golf ball!!!
Please be aware of the wooden ramp going up to the front door, when it is wet it is a little slippery and the committee is looking into solutions. Also take care on the course as it will slippery as well!!!
That’s all for now, happy golfing and enjoy any sunshine you can find, try not to get washed and blown off the hill!!!
Whangarei District Council and Te Puni Kokiri. Our events are successful because of the many volunteers and sponsors working prior to the event and on the day like the Hikurangi Maori Wardens, Hikurangi Business Association, Northland Scaffolding, Mainfreight, Rouse Motorcycles, Hikurangi Bowling Club, Sharlene Morris-Ross (Hikurangi Community Development Manager) and the farmers who let us use their hay and tractor.
A Big Thanks To Our Following Funders:
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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 Wednesday & Friday. 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: hikurangi.museum@gmail.com.
Eureka 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
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Hikurangi Police
I am writing this Bulletin on a Thursday night in my warm office with the heat pump working overtime. Outside the office is the reason why I am making the most of the warmth, it is yet another wet and windy horrible day that makes the paperwork more enjoyable. The paperwork that comes with policing is time consuming and is something that is not a strong point despite my nearly 20 years of policing. The reports, files and general correspondence is constant, and I would far rather be out and about and visible.
As previously outlined, I generally choose a topic and write about something that is currently related to policing, crime etc in our area, Northland, or the country if it warrants a mention and my take on it.
It really is a coincidence that the front 2 pages of the local Advocate next to me has the rather large heading under the word Exclusive “Stressed police at breaking point”. On page 2 the narrative carries on with the headline “Police under pressure”.
The piece is said to be from a Northland Constable in the mid north area so I cannot comment on the issues outlined in another area and what he alludes to. Of course, everyone can have discussions about his points, it really is in the public’s interest everyone has the right to feel safe and be safe and we are at the fore front when it turns to custard. This is what drives me and all police officers it’s a core responsibility for police and of course it is challenging.
There is no doubt the job is tough, the things we deal with daily and those that make it tough contribute to a highly challenging occupation at times.
For example, rural police officers in New Zealand total 186 officers who police 53% of the total area of the country. When I say rural that means 1-, 2- and 3-man stations, Hikurangi is a 2-man station or not to upset anyone a 2-person station. The vast majority of our shift we are 1 up so decision making is vital and being equipped for the role and knowing rural is a must. There is no secret to why we take the time to engage with the locals whether you like us or not. You all play a huge role in the make up of each community and at the end of the day your assistance and knowledge is vital.
Although the big headlines are to capture the audience, be reassured the focus is to be the safest country and work hard to get that trust and confidence in the communities we serve.
Take care out there the school holidays will be in full swing when this piece hits the Bulletin so keep the kids active and hopefully the lousy weather keeping me indoors is gone. Senior Constable Pete THOMAS
At a busy dental surgery where I worked one patient was always. Once when I called to confirm an appointment, he said, “I’ll be about 15 minutes late. That won’t be a problem, will it.” ‘No” I told him. “We just won’t have time to give you an anaesthetic”. He arrived early.
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
AMAZING PUHIPUHI
There is a proverb –‘Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.’
Learning is a lifelong journey, and for the tamariki (children) in our community, it is a journey that involves the Hikurangi School. Our local school's history begins in 1883, when the first school was built on View Rd, initially open just 3 days a week. Before this education had been an informal affair in Hikurangi, with local children encouraged to work and learn alongside the children of the Buchanan family - taught by Mrs. Buchanan. In 1877 the Education Act decreed that all primary school-aged children must be educated, and it was clear as our community grew that a more formal arrangement was required. The Native Schools Act of 1867 had established a national system of village primary schools. One of which was opened in Whakapara in 1899. Initially, there were also small schools nearby in Marua, Waipaipai, Opuawhanga, and Otonga. Many of the students who attended these early schools had hard work to do before going to school - helping their families attend to animals and milk cows before their lessons. Today, the Hikurangi School is located on Valley Rd, catering to students Year 1 to 8. Recently, students from the Hikurangi School have been visiting our museum and learning about Hikurangi’s history. We are working together to research and display some historical items at their school. We are enjoying this collaboration and the opportunity to learn from one another – Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te iwi (With your basket and my basket the people will thrive). For more information about the Hikurangi School visit: https://www.hikurangi.school.nz/ home.Museum is open Tues, Thurs, and Sat 10 - 11.30 or by appointment. Email: hikurangi.museum@gmail.com.
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HIKURANGI VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE
Hi Hikurangi
This month we received some new equipment, we have a thermal imaging camera (TIC). This is a vital piece of equipment, the tic shows areas still hot and smouldering after a fire is extinguished, previously we have had to rely on Kamo or Whangarei for a TIC
For a training night we had a visit from Whangarei Kaipara Operational Support Unit, they are a volunteer unit based out of Whangarei, they assist with big or serious incidents. We looked over their vehicles to get a better understanding of what they can do for us on scene and while they where here had a look through our trucks seeing what we carry.
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).
OSU assist firefighters with a large range of tasks from scene safety to traffic control, lighting and salvage, while Hikurangi have its own OSU, the guys and girls from Whangarei are a regional unit that provide extra assistance when required and cover from Kaiwaka to Kawakawa area and everywhere in between and even further north when requested.
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.
With winter now upon us its important to be winter safe. Be careful on the roads drive to the conditions.
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 them. Check out fireandemergency.nz for tips on staying safe this winter.
Need help or advice you can contact us on Facebook, Hikurangi Volunteer Fire Brigade.
We have had just 7 Calls this month
14/6/22 Hika 641, 6411 Kamo 191 Whangarei 121 Machine Fire Kauri. 15/6/22 Hika 641 Smoke in Area Hikurangi. 17/6/22 Hika 641 Kamo 191 Whangarei 121 Smoke in Area Kauri. 24/6/22 Hika 641, 6429 MVA Whakapara. 25/6/22 Hika 641, 6411, 6429 Kamo 191 Car Fire Endangering Vegetation Kauri. 25/6/22 Hika 641 Car Fire Hikurangi 27/6/22 Hika 6411 Kamo 191 Whangarei 127 Trees on Fire in Forestry Whareora
This takes us to a total of 88 calls for the year
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The Hikurangi Community would like to thank the Hikurangi Volunteer Fire Brigade for all that they do for us. They are always there when needs are a must, they go here there and everywhere. It’s always good to say A Big Thank You!!! Regards Linda (Editor).
