Mangakahia Community & Sports Complex
NEWSLETTER August 2020 (09) 4346923 or 021 793073 Like us on facebook https:/www.facebook.com/mangakahiacomplex/ mailto: mangakahiasportscomplex@gmail.com www.mangakahiacomplex.org.nz
CENTRE NEWS
We can all slow the spread
It has been an extraordinary 6 months for us all and we continue to navigate into an uncertain future. I hope you and your families are remaining safe and well during these unprecedented times. Mangakahia Complex will continue to operate under the following framework during COVID-19 Alert Level 2: a a a a a
QR code must be scanned or Contact Register signed maximum of 100 attendees social distancing of at least 1m all lounge patrons must be seated single server per table
We all need to work together if we want to slow the spread of COVID-19. Unite against the virus now.
If the alert levels are raised we will only have minimal activity at Level 3, and we will be closed at Level 4. There are still a number of activities and events scheduled for the remainder of this year - further details are provided in the club updates.
Be kind. Check-in on the elderly or vulnerable
A key upcoming event is the annual Mangakahia Summer Festival which is confirmed for Saturday 27th February 2021. Check out the November newsletter for full details. STAY SAFE .......... BE KIND .......... WASH HANDS
Shraddha 1, 2019 commences 11 February YogaTermwith Radhe https://www.facebook.com/shraddhayogaandmeditation
shraddhayoganz@gmail.com Mangakahia YOGA mob:Sports 027Complex 392 8220 Mangakahia (upstairs lounge) MONDAY 6—7.15 pm
Poroti YOGA
Washing and drying your hands kills the virus
Cough or sneeze into your elbow
Stay home if you are sick
Find out more at Covid19.govt.nz STS_A4_20/03
Venue for Hire The lockdowns have had a significant impact on the meals we have been able to offer this year and several have needed to be rescheduled. The following are the current scheduled meals and we thank you for your continued support:
Kara Sports Kokopu YOGA Mangakahia Complex (upstairs lounge)
September 11th - Host: Kokopu School
MONDAY 6—7.15 pm
September 25th - Host: Mangakahia Rugby Club
City
November 13th - Host: Mangakahia Lions Club
YWCA 21 Rust Avenue, WHANGAREI
December 11th - Host: Titoki Playcentre
nOTE
October 9th - Host: Mangakahia Gardening Club
TUESDAY 5.15—6.30 pm
Kara Kokopu
Kara Kokopu Hall, MAUNGATAPERE WEDNESDAY 6—7.15 pm
T w o c o u rs e m e a l (m a in & d e s s e rt) P r ic e r a n g e $ 1 8 f o r a s t e a k m e a l t o $ 2 f o r a h o t d o g T a k e a w a y o p tio n a v a ila b le O rd e rs ta k e n fro m 6 p m
Mangakahia Complex is a great venue for hire at very reasonable rates (from $50) Data show and sound system available Suitable for meetings, show days, special occasion celebrations Contact Manager on 021 793 073
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Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
The current AED’s in our district for emergency use are located at Mangakahia Complex, Old Parakao Store, GAS Maungatapere, GAS Ruatangata and Sherwood Golf Club. More info available at site : https://aedlocations.co.nz
MANGAKAHIA GARDENING CLUB Our members are pleased to be back.
In the Garden - the long dry summer has confused many plants, shrubs and trees, which are bursting into leaf and flowering earlier than usual - a disaster if we get any heavy frosts.
June meeting - Tina Peters gave a demo on propagating and growing African violets. Members went away delighted with the potted-up specimens and new knowledge to keep them alive and hopefully thriving. African violets are no longer the “granny house plants” they once were. Some of you might have seen Tina’s article on African violets in the March edition of the NZ Gardener magazine. We are all so proud one of our own is contributing to the Gardener. Well done Tina. The afternoon saw us visiting Monica & John Comrie’s garden, followed by a stroll up to view the volcanic crater.
July meeting - Tina Peters gave us an interesting demonstration on how to assemble and plant a succulent tower and a decorative succulent bowl. The completed items went home with Linda Wilkinson for her recent birthday and to Heather & Syd Ware on celebrating their 56th wedding anniversary. Congratulations to all. Members divided up the surplus succulents to go away amd make their own succulent creations. There seems to be a bit of a rush on terracotta pots in our local garden centres following this event. We followed this up by a greenery-based arrangement session in which Jeanette Head was the demonstrator. Members produced beautiful arrangements to take away and enjoy or give to someone. A plant purchasing trip to Kerikeri was arranged, with several carloads of members armed with credit cards, empty car boots, and dressed for the weather. A great day was had by all, with a variety of plants and other items coming home with us. We intend to repeat this trip in September.
August meeting - will see us drooling over Catherine & David Davies-Colley’s magnolias. We will again be doing our posy making in the Whangarei Public Library for the Lonely Bouquet. There will be beautiful posies being made free to a good home. Details will be announced on Facebook.
Meeting Details - we meet every second Thursday at the Complex, starting at 10:30am with a cuppa and cake available, then meeting from 11:00am. Lunch involves another cuppa & homemade food and our ever-popular sales table for unbelievably cheap plants. Following this we have an activity and/or visit. Many of our members are not serious gardeners but come along for the fun, friendship, and food. The gardening bit is an extra bonus and we are always pleased to see new faces. Follow us on Facebook.
For further information contact: Gayle Farrell 0274 705 354 Jenny Waterhouse 021 331 836
MANGAKAHIA GROUP FITNESS CLUB Les Mills Qualified Instructors Music and routines updated every few weeks Beginners very welcome Equipment provided - BYO towel and water Starting again in October - Tuesdays 6pm Phone Jan 09 4346308 or 0274315416
MANGAKAHIA JUNIOR SOCCER CLUB
MANGAKAHIA SQUASH CLUB Our club hosted the Mangakahia Open at the end of July and will host the Northland Champ of Champions tournament from 4th to 6th September. Come along and watch the best battle it out for Northland grade titles and trophies. Our D grade Men’s team are currently training hard in preparation for the national tournament they will compete in being held in Blenheim at the end of September. We have had good numbers attending our Kiwi Squash programme on Monday afternoons. We now have a keen group of Juniors playing Squash and entering tournaments which is great to see. We congratulate Amy Brown, who was a member of the WGHS Squash team who won the NZ Secondary School Girls Title held earlier in the month, a fantastic achievement from one of our own. Our Club continues to grow and we welcome anyone who wants to give it a go. It’s a great game for fun and fitness and we have an awesome Club spirit. If you would like to know more please contact: Wayne 021 853551 Hayley 021 2621674
MANGAKAHIA RUGBY CLUB The Senior team enjoyed some good games this season and were unlucky to just miss out on the top 4 play-offs. They have developed a positive team culture and have an excellent base on which to build for the 2021 season. The IMB team are progressing well and are currently sitting 5th on the table with another round to be played. The junior grades got underway on the 25th July with two successful Club days to start the season. It was a great spectacle of rugby to have every team from Mangakahia playing - from under 6’s right through to our Senior team. The Rugby Country Meal will be on the 25th September, it’s a catch up due to Covid, so save the date. Touch Rugby will start again Term 4. Registrations take place at the end of September, so keep an eye on the Mangakahia Rugby Facebook page for more details.
UPDATE FROM POROTI SCHOOL What a busy year it has been here for Poroti School welcoming many new students and families. With new signs, new uniforms, new play equipment and classroom resources – thanks to grants from Oxford Trust - our school is buzzing with excitement. We have also welcomed two new teacher aides, so with four teachers, three teacher aides, and learning support educators, we have the support to give each student the individual care and learning support they need. Come and take a look around and meet the team - we look forward to seeing you ....
MANGAKAHIA LIONS CLUB Mangakahia Lions have been quiet with the COVID-19 virus shutting us down. However, we are back up and running now and rearing to go. Over the next few weeks we are helping with the annual citrus collection to send down to the South Island to help them taste sub-tropical fruit. Our annual speech contest for Valley School pupils is being held at Mangakahia Complex on September 17th and we have a Lions ten pin bowling title to defend against other local Lions Clubs. New Club officers have been appointed for the year. We are part of your community and if you think we can support you contact me:
Mike Eagles, President
m.eagles@xtra.co.nz
MANGAKAHIA LOOP
As you read this newsletter you may have noticed the flowering ‘King Alfred’ daffodils planted around the trees on the loop. Last month saw us plant 500 bulbs around the Gleditsias planted in an avenue opposite the Poroti School field gate. This winter we have planted another 300 ‘King Alfred’ bulbs, around the Gleditsia trees on the Kerehunga roadside, and all along the back of the sports fields. Next year will be the big plant with us planning to plant thousands of bulbs, with the aim being with thousands of daffodils flowering all at once, we can host a “daffodil day” event in the coming years. To do this we will be making much larger mulched areas to plant the bulbs. If you are interested with helping with the work, providing mulch, contributing towards the cost of the daffodil bulbs, or planting next autumn, please let us know. David Davies-Colley 0274 974 358 Gayle Farrell 0274 705 354
Be Connected - YOUR LOCAL PHONE DIRECTORY AFFILIATED CLUBS Mangakahia Sports Complex 434 6923 Mangakahia Gardening Club 434 7660 Mangakahia Group Fitness 434 6308 Mangakahia Junior Soccer 022 1524175 Mangakahia Lions 434 6864 Mangakahia Rugby 021 1227063 Mangakahia Squash 021 2621674
OTHER LOCAL CLUBS Maungatapere Bowling Club 434 6392 Maungatapere Valley Aquatics 434 7723 Maunu Tennis Club 434 6898 Poroti Outdoors Club 434 6856 Tai Kwan Do 434 6340 Whatitiri Clay Target Club 434 6260 or 027 1723630
EDUCATION Schools Kokopu Mangakahia Area Maungatapere Maunu Otaika Valley Pakotai Poroti
BUSINESS Graze -Whangarei Fine Foods 027 7747293 JL & SJ Bazil Painters 434 6208 Kevin Trumper (Electrician) 027 4934572 Maungatapere Transport 434 6722 or 434 6632 Northland Plants 434 6864 The Hardwood Guys 434 8233 (Wooden Flooring)
Pre-Schools Maungatapere Playcentre Portland Kindergarten Titoki Playcentre
434 6765 433 1702 434 6743 438 8060 432 2731 433 1727 434 6867
MARAE 434 6451 Korokota 432 2533 Maungarongo 021 1587766
021 501516 027 2704067
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