Hikurangi Bulletin October 2022

OCTOBER 2022 Issue

Friendship House Open Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 9.30am to 12 noon

Wednesday Closed Friday 9.00am to 2.30pm

Contact No’s 4338452 Office Linda 4338062 or 021 142 3679

BULLETIN DEADLINE FOR NOVEMBER IS THE 10th 2022

Ani Hemara, one of our most active and highly respected community and museum committee members, has a special birthday in November. Happy birthday Ani and thanks for all the good mahi you have done for the people of Hikurangi over many years.

Ani came to Hikurangi with her whānau from up north on the 11th of April 1941, when she was only 8 years old. The family first moved to Wilsonville into a two bedroom house. Her father worked in the coalmines for a few years before he started share milking on a farm just up above the Waro Limestone Reserve. The children often had to help on the farm before they went to school. But they were never too late for their lessons. Ani enjoyed living on the farm.

As a young woman Ani worked at the Hikurangi Hotel and learned how to cook different foods. She also worked at the Hikurangi fisheries and the fish and chip shop.

Together with her husband Hemara Toka Hemara, commonly known as Lofty because of his height, she looked after many children. Lofty, who was very much community minded too and a spiritual leader, sadly passed away in 1994.

Since 1991 ‘Whaea’ Ani has taught te reo Māori every week at the Hikurangi Primary School. She received a local heroes medal for her contribution to the Hikurangi community in 2010. Ani loves work! People like her make a difference to our community. Aroha nui Ani!

Coming Up For 2022:

RAINFALL SEPTEMBER 2022

HUKERENUI 115 mm

HIKURANGI 120 mm MARUA 139 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.

To remind myself to give my pets some leftovers, I wrote a note reading ‘chicken’ and put it in their empty food bowl. The next morning I noticed my daughter had added, ‘No! This is a bowl. Trust me - I’m at university’.

Hikurangi Golf Club

Hi Everybody

Sorry no results this month, our fearless leader (PA) has been away with some up and coming future NZ Golfers so forgot all about us

COMING EVENTS OCTOBER

Sunday 9th Tri Series Paparoa

Sunday 16th Tri Series Waiotira

Sunday 23rd Labour Weekend – Haggle

Saturday 29th Working Bee

Sunday 30th Stokeplay Rnd 3 for the Men Strokeplay Rnd 2 for the Ladies

Stuff you should know:

Congratulations to Michelle and JJ, winners of the He & She competition, Felice and Monkey were runner up. Ladies intro to Golf afternoon is on this weekend. We have about 25 entries so should be a fun afternoon. The annual two day pairs tournament is coming up on the 5th and 6th of November. This year there is a slight change in that the pair can be either a two men, two lady or a mixed pair. Get your entries in now.

There will be a working bee on the 29th of October to prepare the course for the two day mixed open. More details to follow.

Twilight is well under way with some blustery and near freezing conditions for the first two weeks I am sure the weather will only improve from now on. The tee is open from 4 to 6 but at the moment 5.30 is a good cut of time to get in before dark! The caterer is on site so a yummy dinner is available afterwards to go with the beers.

The AGM will be held on Sunday 27th of November 2022 at 9.00am. Any motions need to be with the secretary no later than Saturday the 29th of October. Nominations forms are available at the club (by white board marker pens) or email me if you wish. Hikagolfgirl.

Hikurangi Volunteer Fire Brigade

Hi Hikurangi

We would like to say thank you to our employers, our employers play a vital role in helping us support the Hikurangi community. They play the vital part in supporting our volunteers in many different ways.

Thank You to Our Employers

Daylight savings is here, Smoke alarms should be checked. Its also time where we all get out and get jobs done in the yard. While the fire season approaches now is the time to get you property ready. All information can be found online at checkitsalright.nz Want a free home safety visit? Contact us via our Facebook page to request a visit We will be out and about at the fireworks next month, with hopefully the kitchen demonstrator trailer so come and see what its about during the night

Check out fireandemergency.nz for tips on staying safe. Need help or advice you can contact us on Facebook, Hikurangi Volunteer Fire Brigade

Interested in joining? Come and see what its about, have a chat with us on Mondays at 6.30pm.

We have had 9 Calls this month

09/9/22 Hika 641, 6411 Kamo 191 6171 Cabin Fire Whananaki. 11/9/22 Hika 641, Towai 8771 Car Fire Hukerenui. 17/9/22 Hika 641, 6411, Ngun 791, 7910 Gorse Fire Matapouri. 19/9/22 Hika 641, Kamo 191 MVA Kauri. 26/9/22 Hika 6411, Whan 121, 127 Smoke Logged House Maungatapere. 29/9/22 Hika 641, Kamo 191, Whan 124, 121 Alarm Activation Kauri. 07/10/22 Hika 641, Kamo 191, Whan 127 Alarm Activation Kauri. 08/10/22 Hika 641, Kamo 191, Whan 127 Alarm Activation Kamo. 09/10/22 Hika 641, 6411, Kamo 191 House Fire Whakapara.

Until Next Month OS Bain.

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.

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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I went to the butcher the other day and I bet him $50 that he couldn’t reach the meat on the top shelf.

He declined, saying, ‘The steaks are too high’.

Hikurangi Village

Hikurangi Community Notices.

Badminton (Social): Wed 9 - 12noon @ Hiki Memorial hall $2 per session. Rackets available. Contact Robyn433 8718.

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. Phone either Cyndy Verryt on 946008 or 021544531 or Carol Head on 0273661029.

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.

Opuawhanga Com Hall: For Hire Ph Joan Dempster on 0211614872

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 Mountain Lions News

Last month we helped out at the annual Whananaki beach clean up as well as one at Kamo High School, so much rubbish was collected, was good to get things cleaned up!

This month is going to be a busy one with sausage sizzles galore! One at a Golf tournament, assisting the Whakapara Pony Club with theirs in Hikurangi on the 26th and at the Hukerenui School AG day on the 29th –always a bust day there!

We are also organizing a Learn to play lawn bowl day for the youth of Hikurangi. It will be held at the Hikurangi Bowling Club between 5 – 6pm, date to be confirmed. If you are interested in taking part please contact Arlene by emailing at arlene@tiano.org.nz or text the word “bowls” and your name and contact details to 021 2022 706.

We are also organizing Trade Smart Solutions to come to Hikurangi (towards the end of October) to assist 1524 year olds with preparing for employment, pre-trade and apprenticeship opportunities, gaining drivers license's, regular mentoring visits and help with finding the right employment.

If we can assist you with this, please contact Arlene by emailing at arlene@tiano.org.nz or text the words “want to work” with your name and contact details to 021 2022 706.

We’re always keen to welcome new members to our club. We meet twice a month at the Hikurangi Bowling Club, on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month. Why not come take a visit and get involved in helping our community – many hands make light work and together we can do great things!

Give Carol Head a call on 027 366 1029 or Lucie Eade on 021 150 3763. We look forward to hearing from you!

Attention DOG owners!

Did you know we have breeding kiwi in our back yard right here in Hikurangi ? We are looking at hosting a FREE Know Your Dog Workshop run by our friends Kiwi Coast and are seeking expressions of interest so we can make this happen. This workshop will help you to find out how your dog thinks, gain insights into dog behaviour, and understand what they are trying to tell you! Uncontrolled dogs are one of the top threats to Kiwi. Let’s do our bit to become responsible dog owners. This will be a workshop for humans.

Saturday 19 November – 1.00pm to 3.00pm Venue: Whakapara Hall, Old North Road, Whakapara Register your interest with Ben Pearce – hikurangiconservation@gmail.com Share this with any dog owners in our district, tag them in! Hope

HIKURANGI

Whangarei Mobile Library Bus

This arrives outside the Hikurangi Community Library at 1.15pm.

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the library on 4338773

Hikurangi Police

Policeman Pete School holidays are in full swing and its noticeably quieter outside my window across at the Hikurangi School. I was lucky enough to have the first week of the holidays off but as they say it’s back to reality for me.

The true reality for me is that I am briefly the lone ranger out here my mate Lisa has left for a role in Whangarei. She didn’t make a song and dance about it which is her nature and just wanted me to add a little piece for her in this month’s Bulletin. I have put this at the end.

Just for me though I will thank her officially but for now I’ll put it out there that it has been a pleasure working with her out here in a real demanding role. Rural Policing has its moments and the majority of it is working alone or one up as we call it. Again, I have said it before the decisions you make is vital, so experience is everything. Getting to know the locals has been an advantage and we rely on the good relationship; this has been a strength of hers.

Her new role goes from being an all rounder in a Policing sense to dealing with kids in the school environment as a Youth Education Officer. This is a role she has done previously in the Police and will use the experience again to educate our young one’s around all manner of issues.

Rest assured we will be looked after; I can guarantee a replacement is coming and will be here to carry on the good work of Lisa. That person of course needs to be the right fit and know the rural demands so I will be introducing that person on the rounds, as I mentioned getting to know the locals is vital. So as promised Lisa has written a little thankyou as follows.

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I just wanted to take this moment to thank the community of Hikurangi for their kindness they have shown me while working in & for your community. You have welcomed me & made me feel like a true Northlander. Small communities have their ups & downs but at the end of the day it is full of good hardworking people. I am moving onto another department, but you still may see me from time to time. Rest assured I am being replaced. Again, I want to thank the community for welcoming me, Hikurangi will always hold a special place for me”.

Thanks Lisa M

That’s it for me this month stay safe out there look after the kids these holidays and I’ll see you out there.

Senior Constable Pete THOMAS

Hikurangi Friendship House would like to send our condolences to the following 2 families.

To the family of Eric Edwards from Whakapara and Keith Cullen who lived in Hikurangi for a long time.

They have both passed away recently. They will both be sadly missed by all.

Hikurangi War Memorial Hall available for hire

Large Hall with Supper Room and Extra Large Kitchen. Hireage for Social, Birthdays Weddings etc.

Hikurangi Mountain Lions

DO YOU WANT TO LEARN TO SWIM?

Hikurangi Mountain Lions are taking names of students who want to learn to swim over the Christmas School holidays. This will be at Kaurihohore Primary over a period of 5 weeks - three days per week. If you are 5 years – 16 years old and want to learn to swim, please get your parents to either email or txt providing their name age. You do not have to be a student from this school, you can be from any local area. If there is enough interest a free pick-up service will be available for Hikurangi youth. We are seeking a swimming instructor to carry out these swimming lessons. Hours and days of week flexible but would prefer at least three days per week for five weeks. This is a paid position. If interested email or txt: Arlene: arlene@tiaho.org.nz or txt her on 021-2022 706

During The Hikurangi Trail Bike Rides on Nov 12th/13th between 10am-4pm the HBA will be doing Scenic Tours for the public on all terrain vehicles. Each Tour lasts for half an hour and overlooks our Hikurangi Village. Suitable for all ages, donation per person.

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL for more info contact www.hikurangi.co.nz For Bookings: admin@hikurangi.co.nz or Sharlene on 021 616 755

To enquire please contact Friendship House on Phone 4338452 during open hours which are on the front page of the Bulletin or email us at friendship@hikurangi.co.nz