Waikino Whisper, Ngā kohimu o Waikino, November, Noema 2022 Issue 168

Kia Ora

Dare I say it, the end of the year is creeping up on us and Christmas is coming! This is our second to last issue for 2022, and the events season is truly underway We found it hard to find space in these pages for all the wonderful events happening in our area We are so lucky to be spoilt for choice in Waikino, Waihi and surrounds

Exciting things are happening in the background here at the Whisper We are starting to apply for funding, which could assist us to publish monthly from 2023. We're also investigating being able to bring back delivered hard copies, and we hope to get this underway as soon as possible I know many of you prefer to read and keep hard copies, and there are many in our community that don't actively use email or social media We want to connect the community, so watch this space!

On a more personal note, I am really excited to be elected to the Hauraki District Council Thank you so much to those who have supported me. It's been really awesome getting to know the other councillors from each ward during our induction

They're a good bunch, and I am excited to work together for the good of the community.

Our Waihi Ward councillors are:

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There were just too many great events to cover in this issue. Mark your diary and save the date for these December events We will share them on Facebook as the information comes to us.

Fri 2 Dec Paeroa Santa Parade

Sat 3 Dec Hello Sailor at the Refinery, Paeroa

Sat 3 Dec Handel's Messiah Karangahake Hall

Sat 3 Dec GO Waihi Christmas Celebrations

Sun 4 Dec Waihi VegFest

ISSUES & DEADLINES

Next issue: 9 December 2022 Bookings: 18 November 2022

Final content due: 5pm, 2 December 2022

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Anne Marie Spicer Sarah Holmes

Bhavesh Ranchhod Josh Martyn Austin Rattray

COVER IMAGE: RAPATIOTIO (TANIWHA) SCULPTURE MADE BY JUNIOR STUDENTS OF WAIKINO SCHOOL, USING MOSTLY REUSED MATERIALS (AND ABANDONED SOCKS)

WAYS WITH WASTE

SOFT PLASTIC RECYCLING QUICK GUIDE

LOCAL

Te maakete a rohe

L o c a l p r o d u c e , k a i , a r t s a n d c r a f t

Labour weekend kicked off the return of many local markets filled to the brim with delicious food, the Dosa's on a Sunday morning at Waihi Beach are a particular favourite, it's a real treat after a walk on the gorgeous Waihi Beach There wasn't a cloud in the sky over Labour Weekend It was wonderful to see the market brimming with stalls and people signalling the start of better weather and the promise of summer days and nights. Much welcomed after those cold days of winter.

Sunday Market Waihi Beach

Every Sunday from 9am 1pm, from Labour Weekend till Easter.

Paeroa Twilight Markets

Fri 11 Nov, 4:30pm 7:30pm Second and fourth Friday each month, Nov Mar

Waihi Lions Eclectic Market

Sat 19 Nov Third Sat of each month in the Waihi Memorial Hall, 9am 1pm.

Weekend Markets Whangamata Sat 19 Nov, Sat 17 Dec, 9am 1pm

Karangahake Hall Market

Sat 27 Nov. Last Saturday of each month, 9am 2pm.

Thames Market

Every Saturday, 8am 1pm, phone +64 210 266 7161 or email thamesmarket21@gmail com

Puriri Valley Market Day Monthly market at the Puriri Hall. Last Saturday of every month, 8:30am 1pm

of November 2022 from

Waikino

WHAT'S ON

he aha te ana?

GARDEN RAMBLES

WAIHI 12 13 Nov, 9am 4pm wet or fine

Up to 10 new gardens! Stalls and devonshire tea available. Tickets $30 from Waihi Mitre 10, Beach Road Garden Centre, Waihi Beach Home Hardware, Waihi HDC, Country Dog Paeroa, Aeroview Garden Centre Thames, or contact 0210587667 or 0272040288

PAEROA 19 Nov, 9am 4pm. Something for

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Tickets

Devonshire

from Arkwrights

HAURAKI PLAINS 5 Nov, 9am 5pm

gardens in Mangatarata, Kaihere, Ngatea Tickets

from Country Dog Garden Centre Paeroa

text Jane 0274714654

BOOK CLUB

SOCIAL RELAXED

Water workouts

Get fit and have fun, all welcome, come with a friend! $5 per class

Tuesdays and Thursdays: 7:15am 8am Wednesday/Friday: 12.45pm 1:30pm

Swimming lessons

There are a few spots left if you want to register your child to learn to swim you can email

Second Monday of the month, 7pm at the Waikino Hall

Not your usual book club This is a social club to discuss what you are reading, listening to, or swap titles with others This could include books, podcasts, articles, cartoon, fact, fiction, cooking books, or anything that interests you that you can share with others A time and space to come together in the very cool atmosphere of Waikino Books & Coffee

CINEMA CLUB

OCTOBER

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Shown

He kura huna

BY VANESSA MCCARDY

WEEKEND OF ART PIZZA

TEA

HIDDEN

We were spoilt for choice this Labour Weekend in Waikino! Not only did we have the annual Art Waikino spectacle, but this year Waikino School added more to the experience. Art Waikino was started in 2000 by former resident Helen Wilson, and is now a loved celebration of local artists

The rest of the area is following suit, with art and pottery exhibitions in Waihi I think we can safely say we are an art destination for Labour Weekend in Aotearoa, and I hope it continues As well as locals, artists from around the country send their art works to be displayed in the hope of a sale. A browse of the books in the small hall was an added bonus, as was the coffee served up by the lovely Kate Mead

Waikino School's sculpture trail showcased some amazing reuse of materials from our youngest budding creatives On Saturday, the school put on wood fired pizzas which went down a treat, and on Sunday visitors enjoyed high tea in the picturesque gardens. Our own Dan Wheway's sculptural piece took the well deserved People's Choice Award

The Clear as Mud Pottery Show in the Waihi Arts Centre & Museum was a hit with young and old, and the Waihi Memorial Hall topped off the absolute Art Feast. Mark the calendar for 2023.

Shout out to the dedicated teachers and parents who volunteered at the school, community members volunteering at the hall, and Kate at Waikino Books & Coffee shop for supplying coffee for all those working hard!

People's choice

REUSED TYRES AND PIPES SCULPTURE BY KARMENVIR, THOMAS, MALAKAI, DANIEL AND REGAN

PIGGY: CANS, LIDS,

BAG

BY SOPHIA AND TAYHA

Nicki Murray Orr from Vital Harvest

NOVEMBER IN THE GARDEN Ngā mahi māra

November is a glorious month in the garden; the days are getting longer, the soils are moist, and temperatures are warming up There is still plenty of time to get your summer veggies in. In fact, it's probably a bonus if you haven't planted out your heat loving crops just yet, as we were all taken by surprise with a couple of late frosts recently typical Spring with a sting in its tail!

Capsicums, chillies, tomatoes, zucchini and cucumber all need a minimum of 13 degrees at night and 18 degree soil temperature, these guys definitely don't appreciate a rocky start to life outdoors.

At this time of the year there is a balance between waiting for winter crops to come to their natural end and finding space for new seedlings. My advice is to cull only when you need the room Crops going to flower provide food for the bees and leaving a few to go to seed completely will provide fresh seed to save, which will be more adapted to your soil and environmental conditions You can plant new between older crops, which provide shelter for tender seedlings Try not to yank out old plants when clearing garden beds as this disturbs precious soil biology. Simply cut off crops at ground level, leaving roots in the soil to break down and feed the next Plant around the old root systems and make compost with the spent crops.

Spring is the season when salads really thrive. November is perfect for lettuce, leafy greens, such as silverbeet, pak choy, spinach, sorrel and fennel, and herbs like rocket, coriander, mizuna, parsley, dill and chives. Plant every 2 3 weeks for a continuous supply and into shady areas as the summer progresses If you are planting brassicas (broccoli, cauliflower, kale and cabbages), these should be netted with a fine insect mesh to keep out the cabbage white butterflies

Sow root crops such as spring onions, beetroot, radish, parsnip, potatoes and it's the last optimal month for carrots. Sweetcorn, beans and kumara tipu can all go out and it's definitely time to get your zucchini, squash, cucumber, tomatoes, chillies, basil, pumpkin, melon and aubergine going indoors. Plant plenty of flowers for the bees: sweet peas, poppies, nasturtiums, cosmos, sunflowers, echinacea, snapdragons, zinnia, marigolds, calendula, cornflowers and salvia.

Warmer weather and increased humidity brings in new bugs Having biodiversity in your garden, plenty of flowers and letting things go to seed will all bring in beneficial insects to help sort out pesky bugs Remain vigilant with night patrols for slugs and snails

HappyGardening! Nicki

Upcoming Workshops

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Edible Gardening on the Home Block 5 Nov, Full Monty

Email nicki@vitalharvest co nz to register your interest Facebook: www.facebook.com/vitalharvestNZ/ Instagram: @vitalharvestpermaculturewww.oceanorganics.co.nz

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LOCAL ART GALLERIES

Studio 54 Local Waikino artist opens his studios up at the end of Melody Lane offering; sculpture ceramics and stuff, (description courtesy of the artist)

Garden Art Beside the Waikino Hotel is a sign for garden art, have an explore and report back.

Waihi Beach Gallery offers art in large modern pieces, "intriguing and cool" as one reviewer described it They also have local weaver Dianne Dudley's gorgeous blankets, and serve coffee! Click here to view the collection https://www waihibeachgallery com 21 Wilson Road, Waihi Beach

Laughing Pottery has a wide collection of pottery, ceramics and prints Millie, the owner who took over from Andrew Killick, was recently featured by LoveHauraki For more information on pottery lessons (all experience levels welcome) visit https://www laughingpottery com 18 Rosemont Road, Waihi

Waihi Arts Centre & Museum

The Clear As Mud Pottery Show this Labour Weekend was really impressive It really added to the whole local experience of Waikino/Waihi being an Art Destination for this Aotearoa New Zealand holiday 54 Kenny Street

Edit on Seddon was a welcome addition to Waihi in 2021 you can have ceramic & jewellery & children's workshops, contact www editonseddon co nz for more details . 65 Seddon Street, Waihi

Art School Waihi Print Studio offers printmaking classes Thursday's 7pm 9pm $20 all materials supplied contact 021 186 4619 10 Wellington Street, Waihi

Paeroa Society of Arts is run by volunteers and has an eclectic mix of ceramics, crafts, paintings There are lots of great gifts to buy. Free entry to the gallery, and they also hold art classes. If you are traveling from out of the area you can contact Jessica on 022 4371980 to check they are open 109 Normanby Road, Paeroa

Mikkelsen Gallery offers a modern, light, contemporary art gallery with paintings, pottery, beautiful garden art, sculptures, chandeliers and floral art 40 Belmont Road, Paeroa mikkelsengallery co nz

a r t g a l l e r i e s EXPLORING LOCAL

Paeroa Society of Arts, Paeroa

Waihi Beach Gallery

Laughing Pottery, Waihi

VANESSA MCCARDY

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