From Seaview to Ruatoria and beyond...

by Ann Packer

The response to Kōkiri Marae’s call for supplies to flood-stricken marae in Tairawhiti has been overwhelming, says Teresea Olsen, who with her sister Tina Olsen-Ratana coordinated the exercise, part of the Ngāti Porou Taurahere response to what was affecting their East Coast home base.

Even the youngest kids have been on deck helping move pallets loaded with pet food, toilet paper and cleaning products. When we took in a carton of picture books on Sunday afternoon, a team of young men from the Church of Latter Day Saints, dressed in suits, helped carry cartons. But by then there were signs up saying “no more linen, towels, clothes please”. Ms Olsen said they had already sent off a truck and trailer load to Ruatoria on Saturday – which had arrived and was unloading its stash – and another would go after the 4pm closure on Sunday.

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Last year’s Wellingtonian of the Year was looking forward to having a good night’s sleep – but it’s safe to bet she’ would be back on Monday morning at the Seaview marae helping run the regular programmes the complex is known for – kohanga reo, health services and the Pātaka Kai foodbank, among others.

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Mondays

• Retired Persons’ Assn meet 4th Mon, 10am St Ronan's Church hall for morning tea followed by a speaker - $2 entry. Transport can be arranged for these meetings on request, ph 562 7365 or 562 8387.

• “Baby Bounce & Rhyme” at the library 10.00am.

• Toy Library - Two Monday Sessions at 1.30-2.30pm and 7.30-8.30pm. EastbourneToyLibrary on Facebook. Kathy 0273551950

• DB Playcentre Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, from 9:15 to 12 noon, Drop in anytime to visit a session or call James on 022 043 7841 to arrange a visit.

• Pt Howard Playcentre. Mon 9.15 -11.45am. Lucy 021 335 391.

• The Historical Society’s Eastbourne History Room above the library is open 2-4 pm every Monday.

• Eastbourne Volunteer Fire Brigade training every Monday 7-9pm. Ph 562 7001 for more info.

• Keas: Monday 5.15pm – 6.15pm. Kea Leader: Ed 021 738 699

• Venturers: 7.00pm - 9.00pm, Susan 0275 35 4962.

Tuesdays

• Pt Howard Playcentre Tues 9.15 -11.45am. Lucy 021 335 391.

• DB Playcentre Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, from 9:15 to 12 noon, Drop in anytime to visit a session or call James on 022 043 7841 to arrange a visit.

• Muritai Tennis Club 9.30–noon. Merryn 562 0236.

• Eastbourne Homebirth Group 1st Tuesday of the month. Phone Kate 5627096.

• East Harbour Women’s Club Morning Tea & Chat Group 10am. Contact Glendyr 562 7181.

• Indoor Bowls Club 1.30pm, at the croquet club, Oroua Street. Rosemary 562 7365

• Menzshed 9 till 12 , Williams Park, Barrie barrielittlefair@gmail.com 0204 1234511. Women welcome.

• 9.30am Nia Dance Fitness Class (low impact - teens to 70+) Music Movement Magic - Muritai Yacht Club - call Amanda 021 316692 www.niainwellington.com

• Pump Dance junior & intermediate hip hop. 4pm onwards. St Ronan's Hall. 0274373508. info@pumpdance.com

Wednesdays

• Cubs: 5.30pm - 7.00pm, Ed 021 738 699.

• Library preschool story time 10.00 am.