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Cars blat along the Something for everyone at

beach where people the Waipu Village Picnic

gather tuatua and

children make

sandcastles

Residents of the Ruakaka

Village are asking the

Whangarei District

Council for a safe zone

with vehicles prohibited

on the beach in front of

their village.

They are annoyed that

a proposed by-law will

create vehicle - free

zones in front of Ruakaka

Beach (by the surf club)

and in front of the Uretiti

Camping Ground over the

summer months (between

Brian Jones wants a vehicle free zone on Labour weekend and

the beach alongside the Ruakaka Village Easter Monday) but has

Elizabeth and Ben Shanks of Whangarei enjoying a cup of tea at the Waipu Village Picnic

no similar zone proposed

and musicfest held in the Waihoihoi Park on the afternoon of Sunday 8 March.

for their stretch of beach. There was something for everyone at the picnic - a bouncy castle. a Music and Movement

Brian Jones said, “It’s like State Highway 12 on the beach here. session and face painting for the little ones, a chance to try out circus skills with Waipu’s

The other morning I counted 40 vehicles heading down to Mair Bank. Circool Circus troupe for older children amd 12 different musical acts including: Consor-

The council seems to be giving more consideration to the tourists tium,

Pipe Band, a kapahaka group from Nawha, the Waipu Ukelele Band, jazz, gospel and rock

does to us residents.” and roll and Ben Lummis, New Zealand Idol winner of 2006 got people up off the grass and

Brian said there are a high proportion of young families living in the dancing in front of the stage. The picnic and musicfest was sponsored by the Waipu Presby-

300 plus houses in the village. Children play on the beach and adults terian Church.

go down to collect tuatua. More pictures on pages 16 & 17.

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This Issue: EDITORIAL

Page 4 & 6 .........Letters .

I take seriously my right to express my honest opinion

Page 7........Ruakaka Fire Brigate rescues runabouts

implications for everyone in Bream Bay and indeed the

sinking at Marsden Cove an event like the Picnic and Musicfest held there on whole Whangarei District and we all should be taking a

Sunday afternoon. It was a wonderful community good hard look at it. Writing a submission is not as hard

occasion. A big crowd turned up. Achmed Abman and

Pages 10 .......Bream Bay College page his young Circool Circus stars were kept busy letting govt.nz website, or pick up a submission form from the

Page 11....... A fountain appears in Ruakaka. everyone have a try out with their roller boller, diablo, council service centre in Takutai Place.

Page 12 ......New real estate agency based in Waipu juggling clubs and coloured rings. They added colour Finally a message to the kiteboarder who was angry

and something to keep the older children busy. There about my last editorial on the subject of kiteboarders

Page 14....... The Waipu Cove/Langs Beach structure was a bouncy castle, face painting; the Waipu Primary evicting thousands of godwits from the Ruakaka Wild

plan adopted by council PTA held a sausage sizzle and 12 different musical acts Life Refuge. This person withdrew his advertising,

Page 15 ..... ..An archaeological survey at Takahiwai. took the stage. which is his privilege to do, on the basis of that editorial.

Elizabeth and Bill Shanks, the Whangarei couple He also threatened to persuade most of my advertisers

Page 16 & 17 .... Pictures from the Waipu Picnic and whose photograph appears on the front cover of this (who he claimed to know personally) to withdraw if I

Musicfest in Waihoihoi Park . edition, commented about the great community spirit in should name him in the paper. I am not going to name

Waipu and certainly, at times like this it is very evident. him, not because I feel worried by this threat, but because

Page 18 ....... Club reports

Congratulations and thanks are due to the Waipu I don’t think this would be a fair thing to do. However, I

Page 19 .........Sports results Presbyterian Church who organised all this.

Page 20 & 21 .....Trades & Services On the subject of community spirit, Warren Daniels, in this column and I will reiterate, I believe that kite

secretary of the Ruakaka is urging Ruakaka and One

Tree Point residents to put in submissions on the Ruakaka or Waipu estuaries. Anyone who thinks that

Ruakaka Structure Plan.

. “Together as a Community, let’s plan Ruakaka for the and forward across those narrow stretches of water,

casting shadows over the shore and the birds trying to

Environmentalists, etc., etc., do it,” he says in a Letter nest and feed there, don’t disturb birds, is dreaming.

r

to the Editor on page 4. Submissions close on 20 March,

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Cars blat along the beach where people gather

tuatua and children make sandcastles Continued from page 1.





Longtime resident Brian Challenor thinks

the vehicle access alongside the racecourse

should be closed off, the former access at

Mair Rd. reopened and a safe vehicle free

zone established from the Ruakaka River

mouth to Marsden A.

He has written to Michael Henehan, of the

Whangarei District Council, and Laura Shaft,

of the Northland Regional Council, with this

proposal.

He says 90% of the vehicles driving on the

beach are heading up to Mair Bank to collect



Village resident Jerry Henry said, “Something

needs to be done to stop cars zooming up and

down the beach.”

He has young grandchildren and is concerned

about their safety.

Brook Clements, who grew up in Ruakaka

Village said,”The cars blat up and down here

and this is where we all swim. Most of the

drivers don’t even seem to know there is a

30kmph speed restriction.”

He said there are enough pedestrian access-

ways onto the beach and there is really no

need to drive there at all.

If the WDC adopts the staff recommendation

for the new vehicles on beaches by-law at its

April 22 meeting, there will be an opportunity

for public comment prior to the new by-law

Corey Barber (aged 9) Adara Clements (aged7) and Leo Clement (aged 5) play in the sand amongst tyre tracks on the

being drafted.

beach in front of the Ruakaka Village.







Speed restiction likely Wharehine application to

after fatal crash

The New Zealand Transport Agency (an amalgamation of Transit and Land

The application by the company Wharehine Contractors Ltd. to establish a

Transport NZ) is considering placing an 80-kph speed restriction on the northern

commercial road metal quarry on farmland in Durham Rd., Waipu will now go

side of the Brynderwyn Hill (SH1) after the deaths of two young Swedish

tourists in an accident there on Saturday 28 February.

The Whangarei District Council has backed away from an earlier decision that the

The car the two young women were travelling up the hill in spun out across the

application should proceed on a “ ” that is, only people who the

road into the path of a north bound Holden Commodore which hit the passenger

side of their Nissan Sunny killing the two young women instantly. Airbags in

, Durham Rd and Waipu Gorge Rd. complained that failure to notify them and allow

the Commodore were activated and the driver and passenger in this car received

them to present submissions was a denial of their “fundamental rights as citizens.”

only minor injuries.

The residents said that the quarry would be noisy, dusty, unsightly, would generate

have been a number of accidents on that northern side of the Brynderwyns and,

situations of a large number of people could be degraded if it went ahead.

sadly, it was only a matter of time before someone was killed. “

He said vehicles travelling up the hill drop diesel and oil on the road. This gets

absorbed into the tarseal during dry weather but when it rains it comes to the 10 March for submissions.

surface and makes the road very slippery. The problem is particularly bad when

rain occurs after long dry spells.

Constable Martin Geddes, who attended the accident, commented that he could Watch out for bogus surf

slide his boot back and forwards across the surface of the road.

“I counted about seven Slippery when wet signs but these don’t seem to make

much difference. People still want to travel at 100kph up that hill,” said Sergeant

lifesaving collectors

Andrews. The Waipu Surf Lifesaving Club is concerned that someone has apparently been

He said the transport agency is also considering putting coarser metal in the seal knocking on doors of homes in Waipu, posing as Surf Lifesaving volunteers and

to help with the problem “but this would take some major engineering and some claiming to be collecting funds for the club. The club wishes to let people know that

time to complete. In the meantime the speed restriction might help.” it has no involvement in this collection.

Police are still investigating the cause of another fatal accident, which occurred “We have an annual appeal during December called Jandal Day which is highly

publicised and also hold stalls during community events such as the Caledonian

February. A 21 - year old Whangarei man Robert Perry Watene died after his Society’s Highland Games and also run our own fundraising events and open days

car (travelling north) crossed the centre line to collide with a truck. The driver

at Waipu Cove”, said Trudy Ryan, the club’s administrator.

of the truck was unhurt.



collision. Phone the Bream Bay News 432 0209

Waipu Fire Chief Trevor Vaile said Mr. Watene had “absolutely no chance.” or email: breambaynews@xtra.co.nz

“We don’t know what caused the car to cross the centre line”, said Sergeant

Andrews.

if you know about something interesting happening in Bream Bay

Bream Bay News Page 4 12 March 2009

Patuharakeke Trust board have a role of kaitiaki to protect

this Pa and the other Pa sites and sacred areas (wahi

LETTERS tapu) on the properties owned by the Fraser Company.

The Hilton Family Trust has a letter of support from the

current Patuharakeke Trust Board in their endeavors to

Have your say

“I Reckon that.....” the Maori Land Court.

- The Hilton and Walker whanau are requesting the

pressing their ideas or opinions about lots of things. Pakauhokio Pa be returned to the Maori ancestral

I’ve heard it lots when talking about the 2008 Ruakaka owners who believe it should be turned into a Maori

Structure Plan, e.g. reservation and given guardianship by the Maori Land

“I reckon that any new shopping development should be Court, forever more. According to whanau in Takahiwai,

Mr.Fraser has indicated to them he has full intention of

doing so!

long term resident The Historic Places trust has visited the site and informed

- all parties that pa, middens and all archeological sites are

ming enthusiast. protected and have suggested substantial archeological

“I reckon land needs to be set aside for a Retirement Vil- surveys and assessments, before any earthworks.

The Maori Land court traditionally has allowed

“I reckon that any future city centre should still be based discussion and also provides a forum for all parties to be

heard. In this case, largely to determine the current access

- rights and maintenance concerns for all those properties

cerned ratepayer. derived from the Maori land blocks - Takahiwai 3A2

“I reckon the future City Centre should be based along

MacEwan Road as shown on the Draft Structure Plan”

potentially attractive to newcomers to the area. These

“I reckon there should be no further development, either court proceedings are to clarify current concerns of the

- Maori owners who wish to retain privacy and protection

ronmentalist for this series of pa, which demand respect, by ensuring

There are many, many “I reckon” ideas and opinions restricted access to the road into the pa.

Leigh Butler



Council. Hilton Family Trustee

Remember, Submissions Close on Friday, 20th March

Please, make your “I Reckon” ideas and opinions made

known.

Together as a Community, let’s plan Ruakaka for the



Environmentalists, etc., etc., do it.

kiteboarders

Ruakaka Your Way According to Glen Coulston, the Department of Conser-

Have Your Say vation’s Acting Area Manager, quoted in The Northern

Advocate last month, there is no real proof that kite-

Warren Daniel, boarding impacts at all on our birds’ habitats. Many

Long term resident studies have apparently been completed on this subject.

Ruakaka Maybe we can meet with Glen and those interested, to

sort this matter out.

Ancestral Maori owners wish Kaye Lindsay

to ensure privacy and Waipu

protection for pa DOC concerned about

Regarding your article about the Maori Land Court case impact of kiteboarding

over the Takahiwai Road in the last issue of the Bream

We welcome our 2 new local Bay News I wish to clarify a few points. on wildlife

franchisees for Crewcut There has been a lengthy court case over four years

involving the Fraser Co. and the Maori ancestral owners The Department of Conservation (DOC) is aware of the



* Russell Knight

Ph 021 241 9888 & AH 432 0151

Of Mangawhati 3B2, the Hilton Family Trust.

Currently the status of the land is to be determined

and the chief judge application involves an enquiry

kite boarding activity at Ruakaka Wildlife Refuge and

is concerned about the impact on wildlife.

DOC has a statutory role for the protection of wildlife

involving the buying of 2 coastal properties by the and is taking this matter very seriously, which is why



* Andrew & Vinnie Whyte

Ph 021445260 & AH: 432 1159

Fraser Co., their wives and McLennan, Geraghty.

The issues are of concern to the remaining Maori ancestral

owners as the Fraser co. has been advertising these lands

it has been working on solutions to the problem for the

last two years.

DOC understands that kite boarding in the refuge is

Crewcut – 0800800286 for sale with access available to the whole Mangawhati viewed by local bird protection volunteers as a threat to

peninsula off two restricted roadways. These roadways wildlife and that volunteers have called for a total ban

were consented to and built by the Maori ancestral on kite boarding at Ruakaka Wildlife Refuge.

Free quotes – Winz quotes –

owners via Maori Land Court orders. Bird protection groups have also called for the prosecution

for regular or casual work There appear to have been many legal irregularities & of kite boarders however there is no provision under

Lawnmowing – including ride-on mowing discrepancies over 20 years and the rights of the last any current legislation or local authority regulation that

Hedges - Weed spraying 2 Maori Ancestral owners on the hilltop including the prohibits kite boarding in Ruakaka Wildlife Refuge.

Walker whanau, have been eroded away by the large The Wildlife Act 1953 Section 14(3) states that it is an

number of sales and subdivisions around them and offence “to do anything likely to cause any wildlife to

SUPPORT BREAM BAY NEWS ADVERTISERS creation of easements over these roads later. leave the wildlife refuge.” This is the only enforceable

THEY KEEP YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER provision under the Act and solid evidence of kite

ALIVE given to the Frasers by the Whangarei District Council boarders causing birds to leave the refuge is required in

(involving the surveyors Simpson & Shaw) for a house order for the Department to act.

site threatening the substantial Pakauhokio Pa. The Enforcement is problematic as kite boarding is not

Maori ancestral owners believe that they along with Continued on page 6.

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A concept drawing of the front entrance to the new Ruakaka Library and council

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Councillor Phil Halse.

The Whangarei District Council has $600,000 put aside for this project but an

original design for an octagonal building (by Jill Fisher of the Ruakaka Library

committee) would have cost $1.2 million to build and needed an additional $600,000

from alternative funding sources. Corner Sime Rd. & Kepa Rd.





funding.



“We have already made tentative enquiries with certain people. Once we get all our



everything goes to plan we should be able to get things underway in about a months

time.”



library and the council service centre. The Jill Fisher design had 447 square metres

WE SUPPORT NORTHLAND

library.

WE APPRECIATE NORTHLAND’S SUPPORT

Jill Fisher said, “We are currently on a big fundraising drive, the proceeds of which

will help pay for shelving, seating, computers and the hundreds of other things that

a library needs. We are asking people to buy a book space for $10 and the names of

all contributors will be posted in the new building in recognition of their support.

“Our collection of books has grown tremendously over the last couple of years but

without a new facility we don’t have the space to house too many more. The new



many people don’t know that we are housed in the Recreation Centre!”

The library committee will also be holding another book sale outside Supervalue

Supermarket on Easter weekend - weather permitting.





Multi agency emergency



Saturday the 18th April between 10am and 2pm.





of Conservation, the Whangarei District Council, Northport, Civil Defence, and

NorthTugz will all be involved.



will be raised, a body will end up in the sea, and welfare and media centres will be Waipu Whangarei

set up.

“Its about seeing how well all these agencies respond and work together”, said

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DOC concerned about impact of kiteboarding on wildlife

Continued from page 4. with information and maps relating to their activities

the only activity that causes disturbance in the refuge. at Ruakaka and the optimum conditions for their sport

The same offence clause can also be applied to as well as a code of practice they adhere to prevent

walkers, swimmers, recreational boat users, jet skiers, disturbance to birds.

DOC has established a roster for Rangers to patrol

Ruakaka estuary is a public open space and the public Conservation Land at Bream Bay on weekends, which

have a right to access the area for recreational purposes includes making observations of any activity occurring

which is guaranteed to them under Section 7 of the at Ruakaka Wildlife Refuge e.g. kite boarding.

Foreshore and Seabed Act 2004, though this does not DOC will continue the process of gathering more

All Inquiries Welcome limit the provisions of Wildlife Act 1953. information to determine the level of impact the kite

Local kite boarders believe they have already minimised boarding is having on wildlife at Ruakaka so that the

levels of disturbance to birds in the refuge by working to best course of action can be determined.

30+ Years Experience

27 a voluntary code of practice, and they wish to continue DOC has asked local shorebird protection groups to

using the area for kite boarding when conditions are provide any data/information they have that would

All types of Agricultural Spraying Undertaken favourable. assist us in this process.

Note: This issue is not restricted to Ruakaka alone Local kite boarders have agreed to cooperate with the

but kite boarding occurs in other areas where wildlife Department and with local shorebird protection groups

to assist in gathering information and to communicate

Refuge, Managwhai Wildlife Reserve and Whangarei the values of the refuge to other kite boarders from

Harbour Wildlife Refuge. outside the area.

In 2008 DOC engaged a contractor to make observations, DOC accepts that kite boarding may pose a risk to

take photographs and collect video footage of kite wildlife in the refuge, however the evidence we have

boarding at Ruakaka and Waipu Wildlife Refuges to

look for evidence of disturbance to wildlife. prosecute kite boarders or to prohibit the activity and

DOC has researched literature on the subject and more work is required.

collected information relating to kite boarding and

bird disturbance from the United States, the United

Kingdom and Australia. problem, rather than attempt to prosecute members of

DOC has held meetings in the last year with community

Law enforcement and establishing prohibitions will

PH. 432 1130 based shorebird volunteers and has listened to their

be continue to be an option especially if the data and

concerns relating to the disturbance of wildlife by kite

boarders.

DOC has also held meetings with the local kite boarding

enthusiasts at Ruakaka in an attempt to understand their

activity and to highlight the values of the refuge and the Programme Manager - Community Relations

risks to wildlife. Department of Conservation

The local kite boarding group has provided DOC







LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Thanks to the Waipu Lions

ARE VERY WELCOME

for putting on a great night

Send them to the Bream Bay News at: for Waipu’s Senior Citizens

BREAM BAY MUSIC AND PLAY On behalf of Saorsa Village I would like to sincerely

thank the Lion’s Club for putting on such a great night

in the Ruakaka Shopping Centre or for the Senior Citizens of Waipu.

9.30 - 11.30AM at The Thistle in Waipu. The Irish Band was absolutely fantastic and the Guitar

Every Tuesday Ladies were great.

during the school term It was such a happy and friendly atmosphere with every

At the Bream Bay Community Trust one with smiles on their faces and having a good time.

Takutai Place, Ruakaka THE NEXT PUBLICATION DATE The Lions Club ladies do a wonderful job in preparing

of the Bream Bay News will be Thursday, 26 March the food etc and it was a pleasure to sit down and eat

The deadline for all copy is 4pm on something prepared with the senior people in mind.

Contacts: Helen - 433 0145

Wednesday 18 March . Once again thank you Lions

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Ruakaka Fire Brigade rescues Tramping

33 runabouts from sinking in the group opens

Marsden Cove Marina ranks to new Coastguard members to as-

By Jeff D’Ath sist with drafting water from

members what turned out to be 33 dif-

ferent vessels.

The owners in most cases The Monday morning women’s tramping group is

were unaware of the perils opening its ranks to new members.

facing their boats as they Aileen McLachlan said there was even discussion

slept off the hard previous

whether they should invite men to join in on their

Reserve Motor Camp and weekly walks.

would have no idea how

close to sinking the boats

were. somewhere in the district.

One vessel however had

sunk to the depths before tea and lunch,” said Aileen.

we could assist and we were As members live in Waipu, Ruakaka and Mangawhai

greeted with just the bow they generally choose a tramp in each of these

sprit sticking out above the locations in turn.

water. The Ruakaka bush behind the Wilson Dam, the

Two crews of Ruakaka Fire- Brynderwyns, Whangarei’s Western Hills and

Parahaki are all areas they know well. Sometimes

One vessell had sunk with just the bow sprit sticking out above the water. pumps to hop from vessel to they even cross the harbour to tramp at Whangarei

Our 7am call out on Saturday 28th morning was to at- vessel, clearing the water where necessary. Heads.

tend to a number of private runabouts moored at the Larger vessels often have self draining cockpits which “We all prefer tramping in the bush although

Marsden Cove Marina that had taken on copious quan- realease all water directly over the side, or have auto- sometimes when the ground is really wet and muddy

tities of water over night and had either sunk, of were matic bilge pumps which activate automatically when we do walks along roadways.”

threatening to sink . submerged by water and clear that water immediately. “We are only just getting back into it now after a

The boats were owned by entrants in the Beach and We arrived at one runabout which was very “down in summer break.”

the nose” so we hopped on board at the rear, forcing

the water back to the stern so we could suck it out, and Mountain Rd., Maungaturoto.

morning. all received a shock when the owner woke from sleep- Most of the tramps are not on formal tracks although

Vessels such as these are not ideally suited for over- ing “up forward”, sticking his head out from the cabin many are on public land.

night ‘on water’ mooring (especially during a weather questioning what the hell we were doing on his boat? Aileen joined the group 10 years ago when she gave

bomb over night) as they often don’t have automatic He soon realised and actually turned on his own bilge up farming.

bilge pumps, so when all the rain water collects in the pump to clear the surplus water away. “It was my job to bring the cows in to the shed each

boat, covering the batteries completely as was the case A skipper of one of the large launches who didn’t need morning and night and when we moved away from

with many boats in this incident, sinking was a very real our assistance even handed over a freshly cooked toast- the farm I felt I still needed to do some walking.”

possibility. It is also not strange for small runabouts to ed sandwich to one of the boys to keep his strength up! .

take on water during 5 or 6 hour trips on the water, so -

celled by 8.00am that day due to the inclement weather

their hulls.

The Ruakaka Fire Brigade were called by Whangarei









Waipu Playcentre celebrates its



Waipu Playcentre will be celebrating its 50th

Angela Stolwerk, a current Playcentre parent, said

anniversary this year. The Playcentre was planning

when she spoke to a couple of past playcentre

to hold a fundraising Monster Garage Sale on

mothers about the upcoming garage sale “they

Saturday 4 April and once its current members

became quite nostalgic and reminisced about how

when they went to Playcentre there weren’t the

to turn this into a birthday celebration.

like the Pizza Barn where you could go and have a

anyone interested in booking a stall site for this

event should phone Pauline 432 0966 or Nadia 432

where you went to catch up with other mums and

0669. These cost from $5 and you keep your own

families with young children.”

takings.

Waipu Playcentre currently has 23 families. It is

There will also be a bouncy castle, face painting,

open three mornings a week om Tuesdays from

sausage sizzle, Devonshire teas and Easter buns

9.30am -12.30pm and on Thursdays and Fridays

and a celebration birthday cake.

from 10am-1pm

An informal playgroup formed in 1958 at the

Families can come one, two or three mornings per

Waipu Presbyterian Church Hall. It was decided to

week.

join the Playcentre Association shortly afterwards.

“Under ones are free and for $15 per term it is

In 1974 the Playcentre relocated to its present site,

amazing value for the activities and resources that

which was vacated by the Primary School when it

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entries despite the weather forecast

I’ll never worry about bad weather forecasts again said Beach and Boat Fishing

competition organiser Leesa Quann.

Leesa said despite forecasts for stormy weather she sold a record 2038 senior

tickets to the tournament, with 400 tickets selling at the last minute on Thursday 26

February, the day before the two day tournament began on Friday 27 February.



its about. They come here to meet people and for the entertainment as well.”

Leesa cancelled the boat competition at 8am on Saturday morning after severe

weather warnings. In the event the weather wasn’t as bad as had been predicted

and some went out anyway. However there were no weigh stations in place when

they returned with their catch.

“I had to make that call said Leesa. What would have happened if someone had

been drowned or something. I would rather have a few boaties get a bit grumpy

than have something like that happen.”

Leesa said as a number of runabouts moored at the Marsden Cove Marina had





while the rescue services were tied up elsewhere.



the best catches from a boat on Saturday were drawn out of a hat.

to the pub instead.

“It was a real bugger” he said with a grin. Pio Terei to complain about the cancellation but he was booed off the stage.

snapper” which he would be taking home for his friends and family.” the Marsden Cove Marina Leesa said this year the marina took over security

arrangements there.

James Robson said he and the two crewmen on his boat Rough Diamond left all

Racecourse because I was overseas at the time. He started attending when it

was known as the Furuno Fishing Contest and held on Motutapu Island in the big marquee at the Ruakaka Camping Ground.

Hauraki Gulf and then continued to attend while it was on Kawau Island.

How does Ruakaka compare? the entry form it said there would be security at the marina.”

On the Monday after the competition, Leesa said she hadn’t received any complaints

blokey thing to put it politely. This one is more family orientated. I brought

my family up last year but this year they were busy with other things. They lane bridge or any of the other predicted problems.

I won’t say I didn’t get any complaints because I still might get one. You usually

Andrew said he likes the racecourse venue. get one.

“It’s a lot more comfortable and easier with hot showers etc.

“I like my creature comforts. I’m getting a bit too old to do it the other way. Leesa said she was particularly pleased that this year both the big boat prizes

(for the biggest snapper a package worth $25,000 including a Stabicraft boat with

trailer and motor, and a Grand Entry Prize worth $65,000) went to people from

the Whangarei District.

This is the fourth year in a row the competition has been held in Ruakaka



Parents from both Ruakaka Primary and One Tree Point Primary school

provided a drive home service to revellers at the Friday and Saturday night

prizegiving ceremonies. Bruce Paton who drove for Ruakaka Primary said

each school made $2,800, less than last year but this was due to the fact that

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Ruakaka had its own town entrance fountain for a few hours early on Wednesday

morning (25 February) when a car came off the road and smashed into a water

hydrant in McCathie Rd.

Marie - Katrina Richter of the Whangarei District Council’s water services • Chapel and Reception facilities

department said unfortunately the car and its driver had disappeared by the time the • Off street parking

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they could begin work.

Waipu Presbyterian Parish

Sunday Services

Waipu has oldest Ruakaka

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population in Prayers

Mainly Music - Sharon Smith - 432 1050



Whangarei District Toy Library - Julie Malone - 432 0388

Church Hall Hireage - Honor McAulay - 432 0322

Contacts

Counselling - Anglican Care Trust - 437 6397 432 0534

Waipu has an older population than other parts of the Whangarei District and this is Family Welfare & Foodbank:

something people living here should be thinking about according to planners Kerry Co-ordinator - Helen Matheson - 432 0239

Cally James - 432 1536

Grundy and David Coleman who spoke at a meeting in Waipu last Wednesday to Budgeting Advice - Bruce Matheson - 432 0239

The Crossroads Trust

The median age over the whole of Whangarei District is 38 in Waipu it is 48 Mr. or email lynettejones@xtra.co.nz

Grundy told the meeting. Working within your Community - for your Community



group across the rest of the district and just 16% are under 15 years old (compared

to 23% across the district).



had a population of 1485 on census night. This area unit includes Waipu Cove and

Langs Beach and Waipu township but does not include the rural area north of Uretiti

Rd. which falls into the Bream Bay area unit.

Neil McLeod suggested that this could be due to the relatively high price of property

in Waipu.

SECURITY SPECIALISTS

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David Lourie asked if the residents of the Ranburn Rest home and the Saorsa 12 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN BREAM BAY

Retirement Village were included in these numbers. FOR ALL ASPECTS OF DOMESTIC SECURITY

Mr. Grundy replied that everyone resident in Waipu at the time of the last census

was counted.

Including: alarm response, community

and private functions,

patrols. gate duties, fire watch duties.

and the Saorsa Retirement Village make up just under 10% of the total population Ph: 021 889 074

of Waipu.

Email: Brian@guardhouse.co.nz

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When is it a good time to start up a real estate

agency?

Martin and Laurel Albrect have established a new real estate company.



they show him around some land up for sale always say, “It’s a bloody

good piece of ground.”

He now has his own real estate licence and has separated his goodGround

company from the Glenbarry Professionals Company he previously



The former Glenbarry premises in The Centre, Waipu has been

redecorated with the goodGround logo and green colour scheme.

The staff remains the same.

Martin said they are “enthusiastic” about the change as it means they

can now market property outside of Bream Bay. Previously they could

not operate in areas such as Mangawhai where other Professional agents

are based.

Martin has an interest and background in forestry and in rural land and

the company’s website will feature information on land management for

new lifestyle block owners.



themselves sales specialists rather then real estate agents.

Martin and Laurel have lived in Waipu for over 30 years. They came

here originally to farm sheep.

When farming became marginal and farmers were being encouraged

to “diversify” they started a manufacturing business making printer

cartridges, which they ran for 11 years from 1985 to 1996 making a

million units a year and employing local people until the advent of laser

printers overtook them.

“That was during the last recession”, said Laurel.

From here Martin went into forestry and forestry consultancy. In recent



plant at Marsden Point. Phone the Bream Bay News 432 0209

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PHARMACY SELF CARE COLUMN FEBRUARY 2009

HEAD LICE - Getting rid of the

unwelcome ‘lodger’

When heads get together, especially at school as

children huddle over books and games, outbreaks of need to repeat the wet combing method - so you get any

head lice are likely. Head scratching is a sign, but some lice that hatch from eggs you have missed.

people get a ‘tickling’ feeling of something moving in



the cleanest heads get them. But, they are persistent special head lice treatment. Your Self Care pharmacist

creatures so you need to be persistent to get rid of them.can advise you about the different types (there are a

“Come and talk to us,” say Self Care pharmacists, “for lot) and suggest one best suited to your child. “It is

advice about treating and controlling head lice.” important to use these treatments correctly so read,

and follow, the instructions carefully,” advise Self

“The Head Lice Self Care fact card has a picture so if Care pharmacists. “Treatments need to be repeated in a

Orrs Bream Bay Pharmacy

you are not sure what they look like, ask us for a copy Ruakaka Town Centre

of the card”, Self Care pharmacists suggest. Head Lice time. You have to get them when they hatch.” Using

live on the human scalp and feed on blood. They crawl the ‘condition and comb’ method, check the hair for

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through, and climb up, the hair clutching tightly with live lice 24 to 48 hours after treatment.

Parents often ask how to prevent their children from

children have their heads touching, lice move easily getting lice. Here are some simple steps.

from head to head. Sharing combs, hair ties and hats is

a much less likely way for lice to spread. injure lice and prevent them laying eggs. People should

Adult lice move all over the scalp, so to search for have their own brushes and combs and not share.

them and remove them, it is best to wet the hair, apply • Once a week, check your children’s hair for lice - the

sooner you detect lice, the sooner you can treat them

comb with tissue to see whether or not lice are present. and prevent them from spreading.

• Tell your child’s teacher if you child gets lice so

other parents can be instructed to check their children,

who may be the source of infestation and continue re-

the base of the hair, especially the back of the neck and infesting others.



need to be pulled out and killed by squashing between For more information about head lice treatment and

Maungaturoto Pharmacy

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for a copy of the Head Lice Self Care fact sheet. Ph. (09) 431 8045

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Waipu Cove/Langs Beach Structure Plan

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structure plans.

The Waipu Cove/Langs Beach structure plan was formally adopted by the Whangarei breeding bird the NZ Fairy Tern attempt to breed each summer.

District Council at its Environment Committee meeting on 11 February 2009. A large area zoned for large lot living (down to 2,000 square metres) between

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Coastal Structure Plans and . be subject to stormwater control, geotechnical assessment and investigation into

Work on this plan began with a round of public consultation back in 2003 and was

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• Waipu Cove and Langs Beach should remain as clustered residential settlements containment of the coastal development is that it recognises what has already largely

and should not be allowed to sprawl along the coastline. Waipu Township should taken place.

When will the implementation of the Waipu Cove/Langs Beach structure plan into

Cove will be discouraged. the District Plan take place?

• The farming surrounds of Waipu Cove and Langs Beach should remain and the

coastal countryside environment between settlement areas should be retained. one of the smallest. I have to wait until I get the plan change recommendations back

• There should be a network of walkways, recreation areas and access points to the (from Beca Consultants). This is one of the smallest structure plan areas we are

coast. A walkway and cycle route from Waipu to Mangawhai is seen as something dealing with, so I don’t think it will take priority.”

which could enhance the area’s tourist potential What are the plan changes needed for the implementation of this structure plan

• The use of the coastal road for commercial use particularly forestry use will be likely to be?



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• Protecting and promoting important bush and habitat areas. Cove/Langs Beach Plan.

• Further commercial forestry in the structure plan area will be discouraged. “We will need to determine which parts of the plan are in the public interest to

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shores, that’s for sure.”

that’s for sure”, said John Smyth, discussing the results

of an archaeological survey he had done on his land on

the edge of Whangarei Harbour at Takahiwai.



the Whangarei District Council that a pre - European

pa site was located on their property. However, an

archaeological assessment established that the pa was

on a neighbouring property to the west but that their

proposed house site was on a midden. They decided to

go ahead with a survey.



it cost something in the region of $20,000 - he said it

was worthwhile.

“If we want to live here, which we do, we have to do it

this way.”

John also put his plans before the Patuhakake Trust

Board.



board members came down and had a look.”



for two distinct periods. The top layer contained pieces

of ceramic plates and glass, which most likely relate to

the known occupation of that land in 1910 by George

Mackie.



the vertebrae of a shark, a snapper jawbone and a

piece of chert, a dark, glass like rock, which was used

as cutting implements. Cockleshells were by far the

most prevalent shell found in this lower layer and the

John Smyth on his Takahiwai land

underestimate the importance of the cockle to the local An interesting feature of the site is that oyster shells

food cycle in pre-European times.” were only present in the top layer relating to the early In 1981 a survey carried out by G E and DC Nevin

Two cockle samples sent for radio - carbon testing dated 20th century occupation of the site. along the proposed Oakley to Marsden Railway route

The report comments that oyster was “not a commonly

The archaeologist report surmises that this was likely targeted species by Maori in pre-colonial times.” area.

It concludes that the information gained from this site This survey found that one previously known pa had

area where cooking and smoking were carried out away adds to the growing body of archaeological information been quarried and another built over.

from the main living area at the neighbouring pa site. from around One Tree Point which “belies a hierarchy of







Ruakaka farm manager wins How do you see the

Northland Dairy Trainee of the district developing

Year award Charlotte Barr, farm manager on Bruce

over next 50 years?

and Julie Paton’s Ruakaka farm has been

judged top Northland Dairy Trainee of the The citizens of the Whangarei District are being asked how

Year in the annual Agriculture Industry much control they want over the district’s development in the

Training Awards.

She won prizes worth $2400, and will go

- council’s Project at a meeting of the

lington in May. Waipu Residents and Ratepayers Association on Wednesday

Charlotte said Bruce and Julie encouraged 25 February.

her to enter and helped her practice her in- They are asking which of three scenarios people prefer.

terview technique for the competition. No 1 is that the market driven lightly regulated approach

‘We are very happy for Charlotte, she is a to development to continue as it has for the past 20 years.

great worker” said Mr Paton. Training “is Number two takes in the Ruakaka Structure Plan version

the best investment we could ever make as 2008 proposal that there be a twin city at Ruakaka / One Tree

Point, which “will compete with Whangarei City for higher

bring back new ideas and knowledge to the level service provision,” and the number three option, which

farm”. the planners commented is receiving most support so far, calls

Charlotte said the contest win will hope- for a “highly structured continued settlement pattern with

fully open up opportunities for her future Whangarei City protected as the Central Business District

and will help her towards her goal of be- and a town at Marsden Point /Ruakaka complementing but

coming a sharemilker. not competing with Whangarei City.”

Last year’s national winner of the Dairy Feedback forms were handed out at the meeting and can

Trainee of the Year competition, Cameron be downloaded from the council’s wdc.govt.nz website

Charlotte Barr Mitchell, was also employed by the Pa- or picked up from the Waipu Library or the Takutai Place

tons Council Service Centre in Ruakaka.

Bream Bay News Page 16 12 March 2009



Something for everyone at the Waipu Village Picnic









Gabriel Morton-Jones . aged 6, enjoys the Music and Movement session Ben Lummis winner of NZ Idol 2006 had people up off the grass and dancing in front

with sticks to beat together. of the stage.









Lance Gerrand and step - daughter Moana Houkamau sing in duet.









Phone the Bream Bay News 432 0209

or email: breambaynews@xtra.co.nz

if you know about something interesting happening in Bream Bay

Temania Clark (aged 10) dances with her friends up in front of the

stage during the Ben Lummis performance.

12 March 2009 Bream Bay News Page17









Jade Robinson (almost a year old) enjoying some icecream at the picnic









Jessica Van Beek and Anna Worthington of the Circool Circus wandered through

the crowd on stilts.









Emily Stolwerk (almost 5) tries out a few tricks with a circus ring.









Michael McRae has some boisterous fun on the bouncy castle

Bream Bay News Page 18 12 March 2009



CLUB REPORTS

Marsden Bay Garden Club Bream Bay 60’s Up



of February. We had 55 members and visitors attend and posies were presented to

members with January & February birthdays.. We didn’t have a guest speaker this

month, instead we had an afternoon of “Memories”, a very popular theme with our

long-standing members.

Competition Winners:

Small Bloom - Ann Challenger, Large Bloom - Rosanne Tunstall, Stem - Glenn Hoare,

Cluster - Rosanne Tunstall, Rose - Jeanette Carter, Mini Rose - Glenn Hoare, Flower

of the Month - Barbara Reynolds, Shrub - Alice Judd, Orchid - Barbara Reynolds,



Decorative - Jean Dyer.



Ruakaka Hall, Cnr Sandford Rd & SH1 at 1pm. Even though it is our AGM, it is still

a normal club day and we welcome and encourage all members to come along and

visitors too!

Flower of the Month - Vireya. Decorative theme - “Ablaze”

Guest Speaker: To be advised.

For more information please phone Maureen 09 432 0586 or Barbara 09 433 0389

Regrettably meetings are not suitable for children





Waipu Informal Genealogy Group: On black Friday 13th February Bream Bay 60s Up members spent an enjoyable day

visiting Warkworth, Sandspit Café for Lunch and a trip around Goat Island in the

glass bottom boat. A most interesting and enjoyable day out. The photo shows Dave

McKee and Neil Todd admiring a beautiful lady sailing up the river at Warkworth.

Monday March 23th

Contacts Convenor Wendy Howard Kaiwaka (09) 431 4725. Anne Picketts, Waipu

Trips: The glass bottom boat trip to Goat island was (3rd time lucky)a success. The

432 0045. Nancy Edge Ruakaka 432 7079

original trip to Warkworth was changed to a visit to Sandspit and Mangawhai, which

was not a problem to most.

number of members come from the Ruakaka and/One Tree Point areas.

On March 17, St. Patricks Day, the club is taking a free bus (thanks to a grant from

February was a show and tell day relating to individuals recent research..

A new 1911 U.K Census on line was reviewed by 2 members with their successes and

be wearing of the green.A walk through the riverside garden and lunch at the boat-

pitfalls. Lost Cousins,

ing club offer opportunities to catch up with members from Kamo,Whangarei and

the world was outlined. Searching records and gravestones at the Tapu (Thames)

our hosts Dargaville. We internd to go via Waipu to pick up our members there and

cemetery with offer of information to those interested.

through Paparoa by way of a change.

Another member searching for cousins and family in Canada, when she requesed

April is our Mad hatters Car Rally. Participants are encouraged to wear silly hats.

help from the Family Research Centre in Panmure found out the researcher on the

The rally will be more of a treasure hunt and will not go on to highway 1 but stick to

strike.

and an opportunity to join us for lunch($5.00+ $1.00 admission ) All funds will go to

A power point presentation on how to use the free Births Deaths and Marriages site.

Northhaven Hospice . Envelopes and slips available to recognise individual gifts.

Family photos of a trainee Anglican minister who ultimately joineed the Royal Fu-

Speakers;

-

February we were given a background to Skylark Tours by Graham and Wendy

-

Hawkes. A power point presentation outlined their intent and adaptability to suit lo-

thy specialist. All intriguing.and great events in history.

cal needs. Their door to door service is great. I recently enjoyed their trip to the Poor

Knights Reserve. A great trip enjoyed by all especially the snorkellers and swim-

eldison for eldest son ,Hollam for Holman. On the Caduceus passenger lists the Go-

mers. A great day ,a wonderful location and good weather with good company.

ing family was spelt Goring.

Activities:

March: I am talking about my trip to Victoria last year in search of information

pool and or gymnasium at Bream Bay College 6.00pm Tuesdays

about my mother, grandmother and Greatt Grandmother and their association with

Ten Pin Bowling 2nd thursdays at 10.15 am in Whangarei.

Petanque a regular Sunday after noon event from 1.15 pm

lucky breaks in the family history search. This will be embellished with some of my

Scrapbooking to resume in April.

Indoor Bowls Wednesdays at 12.45pm. Restarts April 1

April: We have been invited to Vicky Taylor’s out at the Whangarei heads. A great

So much more.

spot and with a librarians reference records and library. Join us for a friendly day

For further information ring contact: President Maureen Moody 4328622, Secretary

with help and opportunities to get advice on your family history journey

Audrey 432 8070 or come along 10.00am March 27 bring lunch enjoy the com-

pany.







20 Kepa Rd, Ruakaka

Open: 10.30 - 3pm : Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday









The recycling shop which gives its profits to the community

Ph. 433 0252

Please phone if you are bringing in more than a boxload.

After Hours: Ph. Head Scavenger YVONNE JUDGE 432 7051

12 March 2009 Bream Bay News Page 19



Another senior net Ruakaka

Community What’s on in

Library

y





meeting OPEN 10AM -2PM

Bream Bay

MONDAY TO SATURDAY



Bream Bay Senior Net group will be held on 16 March Recreation Centre, Ruakaka

WAIPU PLAYCENTRE 50th anniversary

at 5.30pm at the Waipu Golf Club. New books arriving monthly celebration and Monster Garage Sale Saturday

The concept of seniors teaching seniors how to use Large print section 4 April 9am - 1pm at the Waipu Playcentre ,

Children’s library

computers and the Internet has sparked a lot of interest Extensive fiction and non fiction sections sign posted on St. Marys Rd.

locally, with 64 people turning up to the last meeting. Reference collection HOT TIPS FOR PARENTS SEMINAR

Bruce Leech, who is a member of a steering committee, Thursday 7 May 7pm - 10pm in the Waipu

working to set up the Bream Bay Senior Net Group

Coronation Hall Tickets available from Waipu

said a report on progress to date would be given at the

Primary School. Earlybird price - $6 (if pur-

meeting. The committee has been looking at possible

venues for the group to operate from and comparing chased before 7 April ($8 after that).

WAIPU COMMUNITY

rental costs as well as prices for hiring computer LIBRARY HOURS

equipment and for purchasing desks and chairs.

Senior Net classes are restricted to people over the age

of 55. MAUNGATUROTO

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday,

Bruce’s phone number is 432 8684. PUBLIC LIBRARY

Friday & Saturday 10am to 1pm.

Tuesday: 10am to 4pm. Hours:

THE NEXT PUBLICATION DATE Contacts: Mon - Thurs 10.30am - 12.00 midday

of the Bream Bay News will be Thursday, 26 March Joan Marker - 432 0614 Fri 10.30am - 4.00 pm

The deadline for all copy is 4pm on or Marj Corner - 432 0639 Sat 10am - 1pm

Wednesday 18 March . Hurndal St., Maungaturoto

Ph. 09 4318811







SPORTS RESULTS

Waipu Ladies Golf Club Results By Beryl Willcox

The weather still a little too hot for some, but producing some very good results with

Farm and Business Accounts

14th Feb. Income Tax, GST, PAYE,

FBT, Budgets, Cashflow Forecasts

Julie Gordon 70 on c/b from Rita Finlayson, Ilsa Alison 71 on c/b from Jill Northcott, Company Formations

Joan Cheshire 73 on c/b from Raewyn Nash.Very good scoring for all of them. Dealer MYOB Accounting Software

2’s Ilsa Alison. For a professional and confidential service

9 hole Stableford. Rosie Guild 22, Gaylyn Barclay 19 c/b Darien Angelo. and a free initial consultation.

24th Feb. results.. Fisher Cup Stableford. Erin Gunson 42 on c/b from Paea Paki, Call your local Mangawhai Accountant

Christine Raines 40, Pat Johns 39, Jenni Gunson 38, Judy Sloane 38 on c/b from Pat E c h o Va l l e y R o a d , R D 2 K a i w a k a

Fowler, c/b Renee Hales. Ph & Fax (09) 431 4881 A/h (09) 431 4940

M o b i l e ( 0 2 7 ) 6 11 0 6 1 6

9 Hole Putting. Shona Nathan-Sim 15 on c/b from Rae Finlayson 15, on c/b from Email ai.toddun@xtra.co.nz

Darien Angelo 15.

3rd March produced yet another very warm day with temp of 25deg. Yet it did not af-

fect the ladies, or the majority of them anyway, and more good results were scored.

LGU Ladies Day Cup - RENTAL PROPERTIES

ment with another successful day having a nett 68 on a c/b from Julie Gordon 68,

Judy Sloane 70 on a c/b from Lynne Causer and Raewyn Nash, Margaret Pennington WANTED NOW!!!

72 on a c/b from Kathy Cogan 72.

9 Hole Sue Bunt Salver Rd 1 Flo Halse nett 35, Val Duff nett 36, Rosie Guild 37 on WE have quality homes available to rent

c/b from Darien Angelo. from 1 bedroom

Waipu Women’s Bowling Club to 4 and from $180.00-$390.00 per week”

McLeod Cup - Handicap Pairs. 1st Bronwyn Reed and Nancy Hamilton - 4W, 29E BUT!!! We NEED more. Earn good $$$$$$

& 81P. 2nd: Quira Holyoak & Mary Farrell - 4W, 27E & 72P. 3rd: Ivy Urlich & Joan

McGregor - 3W, 28E & 63P. Suitable tenants waiting.

Many thanks to Waipu Four Square for their generous sponsorship.

ALL PROPERTIES ON LINE: rwruakaka.co.nz

Waipu Croquet Club Ray White Ruakaka Residential Sales

The Anniversary Day Tournament was held on 5 February, an annual event and a Casey Realty Ltd. MREINZ Rentals - Holiday Accommodation

special torunament for the cub. Competitors play for silver trays which wer gifted to PH: 09 432 7025

Fax: 09 432 7095

the club for this purpose.

Email:ruakaka.nz@raywhite.com

The day was well supported by Whangarei, Kerikeri and Kensignton Clubs. The

weather was good and players were in a competitive mood.

Both Golf Croquet amd the original Association game were played.

Winners were: 1st Jo Manders - Kensington and Mal McGowan - Whangarei. 2nd Phone the Bream Bay News 432 0209

- Karen Lawson - Kerikeri and Pat McGowan - Whangarei. or email: breambaynews@xtra.co.nz

Golf Croquet - 1st John Christmas and Carol Christmas of Waipu. 2nd Godrey Rog- if you know about something interesting happening in Bream Bay

ers of Waipu.

New members very welcome. Mallets provided. Flat soled shoes a necessary re-

quirement For further information ring Gwen Holbrouke - President - 432 0105 or

Joyce McDonald - Captain - 432 0499.

Bream Bay News Page 20 12 March 2009



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FOR SALE FOR SALE SERVICES SERVICES HEALTH & FITNESS

BATTERY TIRED. FENCE POSTS OFFERED OFFERED

Geoff Spencer Auto Elec- NORTHERN CLEANING HOUSE CLEANING. -



Aromatherapy

trical. Bosch battery Agent. & VALET Regular, spring perienced cleaner. Phone



Massage:

Free test, best prices, canH4 100 X 100 X 3M $16.60 or rental cleaning.Ruakaka Wendy 432 7208

deliver. Ph. 432 0373 or incl Bream Bay Merchants area. Phone Lorraine on 0275 LAWNS UNKEMPT?

Mob. 0274 942 635. Ltd. Cnr Sime & Kepa Rd 770 226 or 09 432 7782. Ginny Hall - Cowley

BROKEN MOWER? FED

PLANTS. huge range of Ruakaka. PH: 09 433 0077 UP? Call the Professional Dip. Class. Aroma. , Adv. Thrpt Massage

native plants at Alter-Na- TIGER WORMS Bruce’s Lawnmowing Ph 432 1721

tives Wholesale Nursery. For worm farms, Service Specialist in big-

571 Ormiston Road (near composting toilets etc. ger sections from $60 fort- Relaxing and Therapeutic Sessions

the caves)

WATER TANK CLEANING

nightly Free quotes Bruce Gift Vouchers, Essential Oils + Blends

Ph. 432 0373 evenings No need to empty Stockist of - Living Nature, Weleda and Absolute Essential

your tank 021 032 6769 evgs 09 431

Products.

4037

www.alter-natives.co.nz MACROCARPA & Evening and Weekend Appts also Available

Phone Mark Draper

ph 4321 333 REDWOOD 09 432 0655 or 0274 707 607 SECRETARIAL SERVICES

Sleepers & posts Typing, Presentations and RAWLEIGH’S PROD- HERBALIFE

Slab & dimentional timber Wa i p u Reports require skills of an

UCTS Independent deal- Independent Distributor

TRIBOARD SHEETS Long Lengths available Boarding er, phone Susan McRae Jeanne Muir.Products for

Can Deliver Cattery I can provide professional

assistance to help your 4321029. Sports Energy, Weightloss

incl. Bream Bay Merchants Firewood - Mac gum & Excellent care and

Ltd Cnr Sime & Kepa Rd Ti tree accommodation business succeed. & other Health problems

Ruakaka PH: 09 433 0077 Ph Russell 432-0344

Ph Sue 432 0394 Contact Tracy 027 576 9461 WORK & Nourifusion Skin Care

Or email:

COMPOST

or 027-4755555

tracy@secretarial-solutions.co.nz

WANTED ph 4328902 or

WINDOW CLEANING 0800 147739 or go to

Good quality compost, Domestic and commercial. NANNY AVAILABLE for

TOP SOIL Waipu based. $25 www.energizenz.com

small & large volumes. Painter/Decorator. part-time & casual work.

a metre plus delivery.Ph.432 Prompt reliable service.

MPL

0577 or 027 2100 464. Phone Dave 433 0035, or No job too small, - 30 PEOPLE to lose up to

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Mangawhai Heads Rd FIREWOOD. Macro and Mobile 027 276 6420 Free quotes. - 8kg in 30 days. Samples

Ph 09 431 5445 gum. Ph. 432 1721. Phone Flemming Joeger ences. Currently study- with trial pack

WORKING FROM 09 438 8503 or ing nursing part-time. Ph:

DIESEL OIL 20 Litre PLYWOOD, H3 Treated HOME 027 291 6780 4321044.

from $147.70 incl Hydrau- I do small business

$50.00 incl. Pallet Ply books, any typing, work

SITUATIONS VACANT

incl. Bream Bay Merchants 17mm Untrea. ed $49.30

Ltd Cnr Sime & Kepa Rd incl. Bream Bay Merchants Point and Publisher and

FOR HIRE

Ruakaka PH: 09 433 0077 Ltd. Cnr Sime & Kepa Rd Quick Books. Please FARM MANAGER

contact: 021 152 8730

GIB BOARD, Gib Com- Ruakaka. PH: 09 433 0077

pounds etc. Bream Bay FENCE RAILS H3.2 75

DAVNIC HIRE REQUIRED

EFFLUENT FIELD House excavations,

Merchants Ltd. Cnr Sime X 50 X 4.8 $10.40 incl Part time position (+/- 25 hours per week) looking

PLANTING. driveways, section

& Kepa Rd Ruakaka after small Oneriri Peninsula dry-stock farm. Per-

We can mulch, supply clearing, truck hire,

PH: 09 433 0077 Bream Bay Merchants Ltd. plants and plant them. D20 bulldozer hire.

PIPE STORMWATER, Cnr Sime & Kepa Rd Ru- tractor work; general farm maintenance, and have

Alter-Natives Wholesale Ph: 432 7667

90mm $49 incl, 100mm akaka. PH: 09 433 0077 Nursery Mbl 021 437 501

$65.30 incl. Bream Bay Start mid-May.

571 Ormiston Road (near

Merchants Ltd. Cnr Sime the caves) For more details please contact Andrew

& Kepa Rd Ruakaka. PH: CARAVANS

on 021 425592.

09 433 0077. GIRL Huge range

Big shower models

Contemporary GUIDE www.alter-natives.co.nz

from $110pw

Balustrades Ltd. ph 4321 333

BISCUITS Ph. 09 431 5543

Aluminium and glass or 025 27 33370

balustrades, gates Phone HORSE COVER AND

& pool fencing. gear repairs and industrial

Peter Connolly Aileen sewing requirments; can- RECYCLING

vas, leather, pvc, straps, CAGES & Skip Bins

Ph: 09 437 5705 432 7088 small tarps, tents and zips for Hire. 3m3, 5m3, REAL ESTATE SALES PERSON

Mob: 021 740 177 6m3. MPL Recycling.

etc. Ph 432 0732 WANTED

Mangawhai Heads Rd.

MARLEY SPOUTING Ph 431 5445.

& PIPING. Bream Bay LIVESTOCK We are looking for an Honest, Motivated

Merchants Ltd. Cnr Sime and Reliable Team Player

& Kepa Rd Ruakaka. PH: FOR SALE BUSINESS

09 433 0077 4 HEREFORD X AND

ANGUS X COWS 3 and a

OPPORTUNITIES

EARN $500-$1500 a

half year old, in calf to Red

GARAGE SALES month part time around Judy Guy Ph: 027 221 5623 or

Devon bull. Second calf.

your current schedule visit

Quiet and friendly. Call to Email: judy@bbrealty.co.nz

Takahiwai Rugby League Club Inc

inspect. 432 1721. www.wellnessworldbiz.

GARAGE SALE/CLUB FUNDRAISER com/promo AVON Sales Representatives Required: Work your own

Having a clean out....or Spring Clean. LAMBS 7 months old. MOTHERS & OTHERS hours, Training provided, Join Free Now! Phone Tracey

Donate your bric-a-brac Meat breed. Can deliver 4362055

to the Clubs Garage Sale/Fundraiser. 432 1721, P/time from home. Full train-

Date of Sale: Saturday 14 March 09, ing. www.ownbossnz.com. VOLUNTEER NEEDED

Time: 8 am to noon INTERNET users work

Location: At the Club, from home, 10-15hrs per URGENT REQUEST. Volunteer required for Commu-

Cnr McEwan & One Tree point Roads, Ruakaka. week, $200-$500 per week, nity Committee Foundation of the Blind. Friendly folk

Enquiries or to arrange drop off of donated items www.topincomenz.com plus you are appreciated. If you are able to help please

Ph Sonia 4327261. ring George Phiskie 432 0164.

12 March 2009 Bream Bay News Page 23



REWARD OFFERED PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES

REWARD OFFERED The reward is available to any-

MARSDEN BADMINTON Saturday Morning

We are starting up again on Wednesday

gear off my boat Rough Diamond moored in Marsden

Cove marina on the last night of the Beach and Boat

18th March at 930am to 12pm Medical Clinics

in St Pauls Anglican Church,

contest. Should you be offered high quality Shimano, Cnr. Tamingi and Karawai Sts, Ruakaka Village. . 9.00am - 12.00 midday

Dirwa, Tica, Abu, Garcia soft bait stray line or Kingi Cost is $2.00 and you get a cuppa and a bite to eat. Saturday Morning Clinics to 21 March

gear or have infomation we want to hear from you. Any new players welcome.

Ph.

Date Medical Centre

734 or 09 432 4030. Number

Any queries ring Noot

Waipu Medical Centre

on 432 7035 or moblie: 021 038 2927 Sat 14 March 432 1190

(Waipu Town Centre)

PUBLIC NOTICES Sat 21 March

Bream Bay Medical Centre

432 8060

(Ruakaka Town Centre)

EASTERN UNITED RUGBY REUNION Bream Bay Medical Centre

Sat 28 March 432 8060

“BREAM BAY UNITED SENIOR TEAM New (Ruakaka Town Centre)

- Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th May Ruakaka Medical Centre

ing Tuesday and Thursdays from 6pm at the Ruakaka Sat 4 April 432 7211

(Ruakaka Town Centre)

Recreation Centre”

Please contact Cheryl Anderson on (09) 4312 051

Bream Bay

SENIOR CITIZENS SOCIAL CLUB ASSEMBLY OF GOD

AGM 223 Marsden Point Road, Ruakaka



Tuesday 31 March at 1pm OTAMATEA RUGBY – IMB Finding Jesus...life’s greatest discovery

in the Saorsa Village Hall Encounter GOD in worship and experience

Would you like to play rugby

This club dates back to 1973 and meets each His Healing Presence.

for Otamatea this season? SUNDAY SERVICE 10am & KIDZ CHURCH

Tuesday afternoon to play 500, Aged from Under 14’s -> Under 18’s? POWER HOUSE FRIDAY NITE @ 7PM

Contact Justin Walker on (09) 4312 750 MEN ABLAZE - Men’s Group • Ladies OVERCOMERS group

or (021) 804232 IGNITE YOUTH.

Newcomers very welcome YOU ARE WELCOME!

Phone Mary Corker 432 1187 Pastors: Ken & Christine Hubbard Tel: 432 7855

For more infomation

“HOT TIPS FOR BREAM BAY SUNDAY CHURCH

SERVICES

BREAM BAY GYMSPORTS A.G.M.

PARENTS” SEMINAR

Presbyterian Waipu

7pm, Tuesday 31 March 2009. ,

Camellia Ave, Ruakaka: 8.45am

At 56 McCathie Rd, Ruakaka. Thursday 7th May The Centre, Waipu: 10am

All welcome. in the Waipu Coronation Hall 7.00 - 10.00pm. Prayer Service: 7pm

Enquiries phone Erin Kilmore Tickets available from Waipu Primary School. Assembly of God 223 Marsden Pt. Rd,

432 7939 or 021 171452 Ticket prices, early bird price $6 if purchase before Ruakaka, 10am.

9 April i.e the start of the school holidays or $8 if Anglican St Paul’s, Ruakaka 9am. On 1st

and 3rd Sundays of the month.

purchased. after. St Peter’s ,Waipu, on 2nd & 4th Sundays

MARSDEN BAY GARDEN CLUB These ticket prices have been subsidised by the of the month. St Nicholas Seafarers’ Mis-

AGM. WPS PTA and the Waipu Presbytarian Church so sion, 5th Sunday of the month. Please

On March 19th at 1pm that as many people can attend as possible. note, all services now start at 9.30am.

In the Ruakaka Hall, Catholic Holy Family Church,

Cnr Sandford Rd & SH 1 Ruakaka. Ruakaka,10.30am. Mass

Lifepoint. 300 One Tree Point Rd,

10.30am.

One Tree Point Bream Bay CRF. Ruakaka Memorial Hall,



School PTA Restoring BREAM BAY Sandford Rd. 10am.

Equip Church. Family service with chid-

A.G.M. Families ren’s programme. One Tree Point Primary

School at 10am.

Wednesday 25th March Get Resources

8.00pm

OTP School Staff room Here

Drinks & Nibbles from walkingwithgod.com THE NEXT PUBLICATION DATE

7.30pm of the Bream Bay News will be

All Welcome TWILIGHT HOCKEY Thursday 26 March

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS FROM 18 MARCH The deadline for all copy is 4pm on

Wednesday 18 March

Year 3-5 3.30-4.30pm, Year 6-8 4.30-5.30pm,

Year 9-13 5.30-6.30pm



Bream Bay College turf,

Working with the Community to grow Stronger Marsden Point Rd. Ruakaka.

Costs $2.20 for up to 15 words and 20c for each

Cost $1 per game. Come along on the additional word.

If you have concerns regarding air discharge from night and we will put you in a team.

the Northpine kiln and boiler at Cove Rd Waipu,

Sausage sizzle and drinks

available for purchase

The NORTHPINE COMMUNITY Post to: Bream Bay News, RD 2 Waipu

For further information contact

LIAISON COMMITTEE

: Katrina 432 0739 or leave it with payment at The Thistle in Waipu or at

Meets monthly

Or Bruce 432 8446

Chairperson: Rosemary Neave 09 432 1234 the Ruakaka Town Centre

Bream Bay News Page 24 12 March 2009



Ruakaka 133 Marsden Point Road

Affordable Family Home!!





McLENNAN

New to the market !! Looking for a spacious,

affordable home - this could be it!! Solid and

sensible family home, 1037m2 terraced section with

plenty of fruit trees. Good indoor/outdoor flow to

sunny deck, just the place to relax, enjoy the rural

GROUNDSPREAD LTD outlook and watch spectacular sunsets. Scope for

improvement.

Web Search L26378





Open Sunday 15 March 2.30-3.30pm

Melva Hartnell

2 4 1 2

a/h 09 433 0331 mob 0274 998 463





One Tree Point 389 Takahiwai Rd

Takahiwai One Tree Point

• Villa lovers must see

• Extensive harbour views

• North east facing

• Handy to beaches

• Grazing for the horse or house cow

• Opportunity to make your mark

• Some tlc would enhance this great home

Web Search L26234







Allan O’Shannessey

1 4 1 a/h 433 0391 mob 0274 843 223





One Tree Point

Drastic Price Reduction!!

Drastically reduced expectations for this coastal

country lifestyle!! 4ha flat fertile land so close to

the harbour. Short drive of boat ramps, beaches,

marina, township, schools, golf course, racecourse

easy commute to Whangarei, the best of both

worlds. Family home designed for indoor/outdoor



Also Small 4 X 4 flow to huge wraparound deck, living spaces for all

ages.

Price Now $895,000



For Lifestyle Blocks Web Search L26029



Melva Hartnell

3 4 2 2 a/h 09 433 0331 mob 0274 998 463

Alex McLennan

Ph/Fx 09 4322251or 021 727 700









www.bbrealty.co.nz





PARADISE FOUND ON QUARTER BRAND SPANKING NEW

ACRE WITH SEAVIEWS !!









NEST OR INVEST

BUY LOCATION NOW FOR REWARDS LATER

Amazing Location



Build At The Surf Beach









THE GOOD LIFE CLASSICAL COUNTRY CHARM

IN WAIPU $589,000