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Coromandel TownApril 2016

Volume 20 Issue 4

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Coromandel Town Chronicle April 2016

Send letters to the Coromandel Town Chronicle, PO Box 148, Coromandel 3543 or email to [email protected]. Contributions should be kept short, and should not exceed 350 words. They must include name, address and telephone number. The editor reserves the right to reject letters or edit them for clarity and space.

Poetry

SPOTFrom the other side...

By John Irvine

From the other side…without warning it was there

staring glaring fl aring at mewobbling trembling gesticulatingugly as all Hell thick grey folded skinfurless hairless long thin multi-jointed appendageseyes nictitating alternately glowing with a sickly fi reand a huge drooling mouthscreaming silently at meI drop my razor into the sinkand vow never ever to mixvodka and absinthe again…

Dear Debbie,TCDC is tossing rates towards Coromandel. Apparently Santa has decided $60,000 is ready to go by 11 April. This could be an excellent boost for Barry Brickell’s visionary wharf proposal. Eco-tourism will blossom with the idea of a Blue Line Coromandel Slow Train. Why BLUE? Well fi shing off the wharf would be encouraged and the Blue Trail could encompass the coastline of the entire Coromandel if we work together to ban trawling, gill nets, longliners, and purse seiners from the entire Hauraki Gulf Marine Park (with relevant re-training and compensation for affected workers). Regulated local catch for local markets, customary take, wharf and rock fi shing along with dinghy fi shing with no outboard could be supported. Yes, we would need to check our pollution from the land but chemical waste and sediment from intensive industrial dairy and forestry could be turned around with ease were there the will to assist with transition to healthy (permaculture, organic, etc) farming. We could actually feed ourselves healthy food as well as generate a healthy income exporting clean and green food. Why SLOW? The new Coromandel wharf cafes could join the Slow Food Movement to provide nourishing local kai that would attract visitors from near and far. We already have some great restaurants and cafes so why not focus on food. So two points, support for the BB Wharf and support for our seas. Our heritage is hunting and gathering. Let’s not do what some of our ancestors did to the 11 species of moa, 45 other species of birds and the three-tonne elephant seal, the half-tonne sea lion and almost wiping out the meaty kakapo and takahe. We need to continue as hunter-gatherers but as our population grows, so grows the relevance of survival values including, but not limited to, friendship and caring for Mother Earth. Just because the deadline for submissions to the government’s proposed marine reserve has closed does not mean we give up campaigning for healthy seas and healthy landscapes.From Reihana Robinson, Port Charles

To the Editor,Dear Debbie,An article on page fi ve of the Waikato Times 8 March titled “Kokako recover after 1080 drop”, gives real information about a closely monitored 1080 drop in the Hunua Ranges just across the Firth. This is in contrast to the anti-1080 repetitive heresay correspondence in the CTC. The “horse’s mouth” here is the Auckland Regional Council biodiversity manager Rachel Kelleher, who relates the specifi c follow-up results. Enough said.Sincerely,Peter H Wood, Thames Coast

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Editor’s commentsWe are in autumn, but it certainly doesn’t feel like it some days. Town has been busy through March, and the sea is still warm enough to go in. I love watching the sea as the colours change, the hills are sharp with sunshine one moment and then disappear altogether as the rain clouds envelope them the next. We live in a very beautiful place.

Just a reminder to let me know of your events. Write an article – it is free publicity! Lots of horses toured the far north of the Peninsula when the Tour de Coromandel came to Coromandel this week – and I didn’t know about it until after the March issue was already printed so couldn’t mark it on the calendar.

Debbie

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By Matt Sephton

The 10th Coromandel Open Studios is here! For two weekends our artists open their hearts and their studios and welcome you in. And to celebrate turning 10, we are a making the event free for visitors. You can meet the artists, experience the studios, be inspired and connect with the art on a deeper level than simply viewing it on the wall. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look, understand the context in which the art is created and have a really fun day out exploring a different side to Coromandel.

The Open Studios runs for two weekends – 9/10 and 16/17 April; studios are open from

10am to 4pm on each of these days. There will also be live music and an exhibition at Hauraki House Gallery showcasing not just the partici-pating artists’ work, but a bit of the history of the event too, with past posters, fl yers and photos on display.

The Coromandel Open Studios was conceived in 2005 by a group called The Coromandel Artists Express Trust, with a vision to encourage appreciation of, and participation in, the arts in Coromandel. Over the years we have certainly achieved this, helping local artists to develop their work and their art careers, and inspiring many others to get creative. We are proud of how the event has evolved and look forward to many more years of celebrating our artists.

Initially the event was known as The Great Coromandel Arts Tour. Deborah Hide-Bayne led the fi rst event in 2006, estab-lishing a strong foundation for this wonderful event. One of the key aims was to extend the selling season for local artists, creating a market outside the summer. Ultimately we wish to create a place where people can sustain a viable career in creativity, and a community that values its artists with all the vibrancy and life that they bring to a place.

I became involved in 2009, and this one will be my last – a fresh group is forming with new ideas so I really look forward to seeing where they take it. Artist and designer Daniel Kirsch has played a key role

right from the early days – establishing the distinctive “X” logo, strong branding, and an aesthetic that we have maintained. We also created the excellent all year round Creative Coromandel Guide as a permanent guide to the open studios. We hope to continue to publish this, but as a broader scope creative guide, showcasing the writing, visual art and music of Coromandel.

We have changed the name a bit over the years. In 2013 it became simply “Coromandel Artstour” and now we are moving to a more generic, but far more descriptive “Coromandel Open Studios”.

So please come out and enjoy the Open Studios! You can head to our website for a list of participating artists and grab a downloadable map, or you can stop in at The Source Coromandel Artists Collective, Coromandel Info Centre or Bounty in Thames to pick up a printed version. You’ll see some really fantastic art and creativity, be inspired and have a wonderful day out.

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International Women’s Day Charity Breakfast

By Robyn Dudson

International Women’s Day Charity Breakfast 2016 was a most enjoyable morning.

Unfortunately our numbers were down on past years but never the less the Waikato Branch of the Cancer Society benefi ted by $620 (Thanks to the two ladies who donated $10 each as they were unable to attend on the Friday).

This was the last breakfast hosted by Jen and Richard at Pepper Tree and we would like to thank them most sincerely for the effort they have put in providing this breakfast in past years. We will really miss them and wish them every success in whatever their future holds.

A big thank you to the team at Richardson’s who sell the tickets each year and also to all those folk around town who happily display our posters.

Thank you everyone who supported our breakfast.


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World Challenge Trip

By Toni Sinclair

Myself and three other senior students had the pleasure of travelling to Cambodia and Vietnam with World Challenge in December of last year. Along with 13 Mt Maunganui College students and their teacher we spent 28 days sightseeing, teaching English and hiking. These student-led school expeditions are designed to teach leadership skills, resilience and broaden horizons through real life experiences.

“Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” – Gustave Flaubert. This quote sums up how I felt when seeing the temples of Angkor Wat in person. Although pictures prime you for the sights you will see, they are a poor substitute to the actual experience. The roaring sound of tuktuks and the rush of air all masked our quiet sense of amazement. To be in the presence of these beautiful monuments and structures was really awe inspiring.

We then went to the Choeung Ek Killing Fields and the S21 The Killing Fields Museum of Cambodia. These two places

act to remind the world of the genocide of two million people committed by the Khmer Rouge from 1975 to 1979.

Even the mundane becomes interesting. The daily commute of a million scooters whizzing by made crossing the road an adventure in itself.

Despite trying to eat only french fries for the fi rst fi ve days, we eventually tried strange new foods. We had a chilli eating competition and we all managed to down a fried cricket or two. To say they were delicious would be an exaggeration but they were surprisingly tasty.

Our “project phase” involved working with an organisation to deliver English lessons to local children. We were also in charge of building a playground complete with swing sets, seesaws, tables and chairs. We cleared land using picks and dug holes to channel water to trees.

Then we travelled on to Vietnam. It felt similar to Cambodia but also different. A faster pace of life with built up cities,

more infrastructure and a “drive” for the tourist dollar. On day 20 we arrived in Nha Trang by the sea for some well-deserved rest. After getting food poisoning in the jungle and all that that entails, rest and relaxation is well-deserved. Glorious beach with happy students = gloriously happy expedition leaders. Add in some crazed shopping in Hoi An… pure bliss!

Thank you to all those people involved in making our trip to Vietnam and Cambodia possible: Lions Club – donation for our immunisations; Coromandel Area School staff and students – catering for graduation, chocolate in the staffroom and school fundraisers; John and Jan Tukerangi and whanau – hangi afi cionados; Coromandel Business Association and local businesses – voucher books; Four Square – donations and permission to run stalls; Catering – R.S.A (Bucky Christensen and family), CILT, Pacifi c Marine Farms, Murray Beech, Richard and Rosemary Stone; Keltic Fair – runners; Santa Parade – sausage sizzle; Illume – sausage sizzle; Coromandel Rugby Club – sausage sizzle; Matarangi Food Festival – selling juicies, toffee apples; K2 – packing bags and selling pork sandwiches; Pepper Tree – waiting tables at a theme night; odd jobs – stacking fi rewood (Peter Novis), moving furniture, waiting at a birthday party (John from CILT); Admirals Arms – weekly raffl es; Gail Thwaites

– raffl e; Julie Walker – puzzle raffl e; Hellers – sausages and aprons; James Drainage – scrap metal; also to individuals or business we may have forgotten.

We are incredibly thankful for everyone’s generosity. Every bit helped. We fundraised $7500 for each of our students.

Mauri Ora! Toni Sinclair, Tamsyn Nevin, Nathan James, Kyle Dunn and our families.

Coromandel Surrounds Writers Group

By Jane Powell

We give ourselves a month to compose a piece of writing of no more than 500 words on a mutually agreed topic then read it aloud to each other at the next meeting. This helps us put thought into some interesting, well constructed, and edited work. The topic was “A response to a letter to the editor in 1973, in an American local newspaper on the subject of women in the workforce.” It was a great exercise and we all created something very different from each other, ranging from history lessons to fi ctional. We had a series of to and froing letters to the editor from opposing parties, very funny; and a short story with a great ending.

We also gave ourselves 20 minutes to write about a “challenge”. This also produced a range from the mundane to the philosophical. I love the insights into each others’ lives that come from sharing our writing in these ways.

We ended with some poems “Love Songs of Asia” by Powys Mathers, and reviews of good books we have read recently.

Next meeting is on 14 April in Te Kouma, including our AGM.


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Garden Circle

By Jane Warren

Our March meeting was also our AGM which ws held at the home of Lorraine Lang on Tiki Rd.

It was another very warm and fi ne summer day and well attended by 40 members and guests. The lovely shade trees in Lorraine’s garden were much appreciated during our stroll around the property admiring the result of Lorraine and Trevor’s hard work.

A new committee was voted in, which was not much different from the previous committee.

Julie Jensen is once again Convener; Dianne Dobson, Secretary; Pat Donovan, Treasurer; Karin Lillis and Jane Warren, committee. Fran Edwards was farewelled as outgoing treasurer and presented with a gift as she and Martin are leaving Coromandel and returning to England. At least they will have the pleasure of two consecutive summers.

It was agreed that all members over 80 years old would become life members. Our life members are Eva Carey, Pat Williams, Thelma Nummy, Freda Housley, Irene Brownlee, Norma Brown and Con Anderson.

Lyn Whitcombe scooped the pool in the trophy presentation by winning four cups, Lorraine Lang and Julie Jensen one each and the Try Hard Award went to Linda Wright.

The winners of the fl owers and arrangements were: Arrangement – Dianne Dobson, Multi Bloom – Linda Wright, Single Bloom – Elspeth Campbell, Miniature Bloom – Linda Wright and Special Arrangement Carol Carson.

The next meeting will be held at the Coromandel Bowling Club on Wednesday 13 April at 1pm. New members always welcome.

Coromandel Business Association

By Christine Petrie, Secretary

Easter has been and gone and the beautiful colours of autumn are now surrounding us. For many businesses there will be a welcome slowdown from the madness of the busy summer months. For others there may be some concern about just how slow business in winter will be. Some may also be worrying about how the wider economy might impact on their business success.

To help promote trade in Coromandel over the winter season and give our community the chance to have fun together, we are well underway with our preparation for the following events: Seafood Fest – 7 May; Illume: Winter Festival of Light – 15/16 July.

We are really grateful for the people who are already involved in the planning of these events but it is not too late to join in! If you love a good party and want to get together with some energetic people to have some fun planning either amazing weekend ,then please send me an email at [email protected] or pop in to see Sandra at the Information Centre.

This year we will need to gather some statistical data after the events so that we can provide our sponsors with the information that they need to be able to keep funding the events in future years. This will require assistance from most of the businesses in town but we anticipate that the small amount of time invested will help us to shore up some funding to enable the events to grow in future years.

Finally, the CBA has committed to oversee the November Fireworks and the Christmas Parade/Carols in the Park events. We will also need a team of volunteers to make these successful, and you don’t need to be a CBA member to volunteer. We are currently putting together some advertising and sponsorship packages for businesses to help fund these events. Please contact me at [email protected] if you think you or your business could help in any way.

“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.” – Henry Ford

Trophy and arrangement winners from left rear: Lorraine Lang, Linda Wright, Dianne Dobson. Seated: Carol Carson, Lyn Whitcombe, Julie Jensen


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By Ann Kerr-Bell

Infl ammationReduce it. Prevent it! Don’t expect it!

There seems to be a mindset these days that we will all get an “Age Related Disease”, which will bring us pain and infl ammation, and we will end up on pharmaceutical drugs and/or have surgery. Infl ammation, which is often caused by these chronic age-related diseases is preventable, as are many of the diseases themselves.

Brushing your hair, getting out of bed in the morning, bending fi ngers to grasp and open a jar, even walking up and down stairs may all be an issue. Chronic pain and infl ammation ruins lives. Activities we take for granted can become diffi cult and affect us emotionally, as well as physically. Say no to it! Maintain optimal energy and wellbeing throughout your life. Look forward to being an active oldie, playing sports with your grandchildren or gain pleasure from doing your own garden. Nature intended our body’s joints to bend and move without restriction due to infl ammation and pain. I can show you and your family how to prevent disease, pain and infl am-mation before they all occur. Break the cycle for the future generations.

Acute illnesses in early to midlife can lead to chronic illness in later life, so prevent defi ciencies and imbalances early in life.

Health issues (along with infl ammation) nature didn’t intend – It’s not natural to have: skin issues, arthritis, gout, cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, eczema, hair loss, nasal polyps, piles, migraines, hormonal disorders, herpes, thyroid disorders, etc., or any of the now common digestive disorders such as refl ux, coated tongue, irritable bowel, diverticulitis, itchy bottom, gallstones, ulcers.

It’s not natural for children or babies to have: diffi culty breast feeding, refl ux, eczema, growing pains, boils, constipation, itchy bottom, constant runny nose, sinus infections, respiratory issues, glue ear, sleep issues, food cravings, allergies, low energy, irritability, ADHD, mouth ulcers, acne, dry or pale skin. All of the above can be treated and prevented.

Immune system – How healthy is yours? Ensure healthy white blood cells, to protect from bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi, moulds, chemicals. Come do a live blood analysis.

De-stress – a major cause of disease – Maintaining balance in your life isn’t always easy. Ask for support. Counselling, yoga, exercise, meditation, massage/osteopathy.

My natural medicine – Scientifi c, evidence based medicine combined with the traditional – tried and proven over hundreds of years (as have my years of clinical results). Keep it simple.

Food – Nature intended us to eat what nature made, not what man made, giving us essential minerals vitamins, fats, proteins, enzymes probiotics.

Hydration – Correct cellular fl uid balance needs minerals as well as water. How are your sodium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, silica or iron levels? Do the question-naire to fi nd out. www.activeelements.com, user name: 259077, password: 579819.

Supplements – Necessary due to poor diet or insuffi cient digestive function (practitioner only – top quality – no fi llers or talcum powders).

Herbal medicine (because it’s natural and safe without side effects).More Good NewsDry stools, also fl aky nails, dry hair and skin: 38-yr old woman, breastfeeding her four-week-old son, is feeling “normal “ again, after just two weeks on her treatment plan. Baby son doing really well – more settled thanks mostly to the minerals and her herb drops.

Foot injury from a cow: This 72-year-old retired farmer stayed with her programme to rid the arthritis, swelling and pain from an old farming injury. Symptoms gone after just 12 weeks. Her achilles heel tendonitis pain in her other leg also is no longer an issue.

Coromandel Town Information Centre

By Sandra Wilson, Manager

I arrived to work on 24/2 to fi nd that the centre had been broken into. The culprit(s) had smashed a window to gain entry, grabbed the donation jar (which was screwed to a shelving unit), took our mobile phone and exited the way they entered.

I was saddened and horrifi ed that someone would steal the money that was given by visitors to our centre in appreciation of service they received. This money was earmarked for the volunteers’ Christmas morning tea/lunch. On the bright side, it could have been much worse.

Anyway, moving on, I would like to introduce Karen and Rita to our team and thank Jeanette for her great service over the past 18 months. I wish her well in her future endeavours.

InterCity and 360 Discovery Ferry bookings are going well. We do charge a $5.00 service fee for these bookings.

We have a new supply of adult, child and adult renewal passport forms.

The refuse centre is now operating on winter hours: Tuesday and Thursday 1.30-5.30pm, Saturday 10.30am-5.30pm, and Sunday 11.30am-7.30pm.

This was in the NZ Herald recently: “And the winner is: Based on more than 200 million traveller ratings and accommodation prices, trivago.co.nz has announced its Best Value Destinations list for 2016 and Coromandel township takes the cake. With Whangarei, and Gisborne in second and third place.”

It’s great to hear such good feedback from the visitors to our area.

Seniornet

By Loes Beaver

Seniornet members have been attending group lessons on photos, fi les and folders over the past three weeks at the Music Room, Coromandel Area School. These have been very informative and we have gone home with much to consider and think about, plus a more organised computer.

We meet every Thursday afternoon at 2pm. Tutors help us with our problems, different members with different IT equipment still have the same problems!

We thank Tom for the instruction and knowledge.

Do come along with your enquiries, I am sure we can assist you, or at least help solve any problems. We have one-on-one where necessary. Come along with your iPad, smartphone or laptop.

Our new fi nancial year starts next month. We are always looking for members.

Contact Loes (07) 866 8053


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Please note:A Sunday service operates on public holidays, except Christmas day.

In the event of cancellations 360 Discovery may arrange alternative transport arrangements.A ferry bus shuttle will transfer you to and from Coromandel Town (Samuel James Reserve car park) and Hannaford’s Wharf. There is no additional fare for this service.Timetables and fares are correct at time of printing. 360 Discovery reserves the right to change fares and departures without notice. Full terms and conditions of travel are available online.

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Waiheke Island (Orapiu) - Coromandel

Departs Auckland: Pier 4, Quay StreetM T W T F S S

15 Feb - 20 Mar - 8.45 am - 8.45 am 6.00 pm 8.45 am 8.45 am

21 Mar - 27 Mar - 8.45 am - 6.00 pm 8.45 am 8.45 am 8.45 am

28 Mar - 3 Apr 8.45 am 8.45 am - 8.45 am 6.00 pm 8.45 am 8.45 am

4 Apr - 24 Apr - 8.45 am - 8.45 am 6.00 pm 8.45 am 8.45 am

25 Apr - 1 May 8.45 am - - - - 8.45 am 8.45 am

2 May - 5 Jun - - - - - 8.45 am 8.45 am

Departs Orapiu to Coromandel: (approximate times)

15 Feb - 20 Mar - 9.50 am - 9.50 am 7.05 pm 9.50 am 9.50 am

21 Mar - 27 Mar - 9.50 am - 7.05pm 9.50 am 9.50 am 9.50 am

28 Mar - 3 Apr 9.50 am 9.50 am - 9.50 am 7.05 pm 9.50 am 9.50 am

4 Apr - 24 Apr - 9.50 am - 9.50 am 7.05 pm 9.50 am 9.50 am

25 Apr - 1 May 9.50 am - - - - 9.50 am 9.50 am

2 May - 5 Jun - - - - - 9.50 am 9.50 am

Departs Coromandel: Hannafords Wharf

15 Feb - 20 Mar - 3.00 pm - 3.00 pm 8.15 pm 4.30 pm 4.30 pm

21 Mar - 27 Mar - 3.00 pm - 8.15 pm 4.30 pm 4.30 pm 4.30 pm

28 Mar - 3 Apr 4.30 pm 3.00 pm - 3.00 pm 8.15 pm 4.30 pm 4.30 pm

4 Apr - 24 Apr - 3.00 pm - 3.00 pm 8.15 pm 4.30 pm 4.30 pm

25 Apr - 1 May 4.30 pm - - - - 4.30 pm 4.30 pm

2 May - 5 Jun - - - - - 4.30 pm 4.30 pm

TIMETABLE EFFECTIVE TO 5 JUNE 2016

Heart Beat – St John Ambulance Coromandel/Colville

Felix O’Carroll Station Manager, Coromandel

Great to be back on duty and thanks for the welcome back after a lengthy time away due to injury. Ambulance call-outs this period were slightly down against the same period last year, a good result indicating people were keeping well.

As stated in our last write-up our recruitment program is about to restart and will take place during April with cut-off dates for this program ceasing on 22 April. If anyone wants to know more about joining up and becoming a volunteer ambulance offi cer, give us a call and we’ll have a chat to explain what is involved.

We are also preparing for St John annual appeal week in early April. We well be walking the streets and hoping to collect money that will go towards new ambulances and equipment throughout the country. Your generosity will help us help St John to achieve these goals.

A reminder to our community that we have a St John Health Shuttle service that travels to and from Waikato Hospital on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. This service is available for people needing to attend Waikato District Health Board appointments at the hospital or those being discharged and needing transport home. The shuttle leaves Coromandel at 5.30am and arrives back at the Coromandel station at approximately 5.30pm.

To book a seat please phone the Hamilton booking offi ce on (07) 846 9992. Offi ce hours are Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm.

OPEN DAY Coromandel Ambulance stationOn Saturday 16 April we are holding an open day at the St John Coromandel Station, 355 Tiki Road. Open from 9am-4pm.

All members of the community/public are welcomed to visit and look around the station. See our new bedrooms build for night duty crews and visiting offi cers from out of town carrying out duties on station. See our new training aids, new ambulance equipment and gear used in modern day pre-hospital care.• Learn CPR and see how some of the gear we have is used. • Have your own blood pressure taken for free.• Gain information about life-link alarms.• Need a fi rst aid kit? We will have several samples on show.• Pop up Opportunity shop just for the day, second hand clothes and goods will be on offer for sale.• During the day we will have BBQ food available along with drinks and St John merchandise, donations accepted.• This is your community station. Come along and meet the team; we look forward to seeing you all.Hall HireageIf you require a quality facility for meetings and/or community activities, we may have the hall for you. Find out more by calling Peter Sephton, (07) 866 8216 or 027 242 4090 for details.

Stay well, keep safe.

For more enquiries call the station and talk to the duty offi cer or leave a message (07) 866 8279 to fi nd out more

Coromandel Town Walking Group

By Elspeth Campbell

We have kept on with our earlier starting time of 8.30 am since it has been so hot, but plan to review it after Easter. We've had some good walks including one along Whangapoua beach. If you have been thinking you could do with more regular exercise but need a bit of encouragement, the walking group is a good place to start. Some people fi nd it's too much for them, others feel it's not suffi ciently demanding, others fi nd it just right or add it into their exercise schedule. We meet at 8.30 am outside the Lotto dairy on Kapanga Road on Tuesdays and Thursdays and walk for an hour.

Enquiries to Ruth, phone (07) 866 7246


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Library News

By Raewyn McKinney

The Coromandel Community Library is completely independent of the public libraries in the TCDC area. Apart from an annual grant from the Coromandel-Colville Community Board, we have to pay our own way, so it is necessary to charge a subscription in order to make ends meet. As the library is a non-profi t organization, completely run by volunteers, and affi liated to the Charities Commission, we keep the cost of subscription as low as possible. The subscription is only $10 per person per year, and the junior members pay no subscription.

This month we have a lot of new books. These include The Woman Who Walked Into the Sea by Mark Douglas-Home, Go Set A Watchman by Harper Lee, and Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler plus the latest from favourite authors, such as Jeffrey Archer, Clive Cussler, Katie Fforde, Simon Kernick, Stephen Leather, Susan Lewis and Danielle Steel, plus:

The Life of Elves by Muriel BarberyA moving and deeply felt homage to the power of nature and art by one of the world’s most beloved authors. Do two young girls have the power to change the world? Maria, raised by powerful

older women, lives in a remote village in Burgundy, where she discovers her gift of clairvoyance, of healing and of communicat-ing with nature. Hundreds of miles away in Italy, Clara discovers her musical genius and is sent from the countryside to Rome to nurture her extraordinary abilities. Who are the mysterious elves? Will they succeed in training the girls for their higher purpose in the face of an impending war? A luminous novel about art, nature, dreams, the power of love, and how imagination can help us build a bridge to a better future.

Wild by Nature by Sarah MarquisSarah Marquis, a National Geographic Explorer, recounts her extraordi-nary solo hike that took her from one end of the planet to the other. Over 1000 days and nights she journeyed through six

countries, starting in Siberia and fi nishing up at a small tree standing alone in the vastness of the Nullarbor Plain in South Australia.Sarah’s story is an incredible record of adventure, human ingenuity, persistence and resilience that shows fi rsthand what it is to journey as a woman in some of the most dangerous and inhospitable regions on the planet, as well

as some of the most beautiful, and what it is like to be truly alone in the wild.

Stasi Child by David YoungWhen Oberleutnant Karin Muller is called to investigate a teenage girl’s body at the foot of the Wall, she imagines she’s seen it all before. But when she arrives she realises this is a death

like no other. It seems the girl was trying to escape – but from the West. Muller is a member of the People’s Police, but in East Germany her power only stretches so far. The Stasi want her to discover the identity of the girl, but assure her the case is otherwise closed – and strongly discourage her from asking questions. The evidence doesn’t add up, and it soon becomes clear the crime scene has been staged....Stasi Child is David Young’s brilliant and page-turning debut novel.

Library Hours are: 10am-1pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; 10am-4pm on Wednesday and Friday; and 10am-12noon Saturday

Improving Adult Literacy

By Christine Ramsey

The Adult Literacy Trust is a volunteer organisation that provides literacy tuition to rural and other isolated adults.

Our focus is on distance learning, reaching those who cannot readily access the adult literacy centers already available. A.L.T. has volunteer literacy coaches who teach isolated students via phone, Skype (if the student is lucky enough to have a computer), and any other means they can. There is online literacy practice software available if the student can get to a friend’s home computer.

Tuition is always free and anonymous to the learner and the Trust applies for grants to cover costs.

Illiteracy carries with it a stigma and often, because of amazing coping mechanisms, an adult can go their entire life without other people being aware that they cannot read or write.

The gift of literacy opens up a whole new world to people, in their work, their home life, their social life and in the increased feeling of self-worth. We have had some wonderful success stories recounted to us about the difference it has made in not only their own lives, but those of family and friends around them.

If you would like any further details about the Trust, would like to become a volunteer, or know someone how wants to improve their literacy, please contact Adult Literacy Trust, phone: 0800 891339, email: [email protected], website: www.adultliteracy.net.nz


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Moehau Envirnoment Group is running a free lecture series over the cooler months, bringing in experts and ideas to warm the brain cells.

Every month there is a speaker to impart their knowledge and MEG has assembled them from far and wide (and locally) to donate their time.18 April – Deep sea – Observing the deep, driving ROVsJeff Williams lives in Coromandel but works around the world going where few have gone before.

Jeff operates ROVs (remotely operated vehicles) in the depths of the oceans, where many of the lifeforms are new to science, exploring the darkness far below the sea’s surface with cameras, lights and many meters of wire. The technology used opens up new frontiers.

Jeff will speak on the expeditions into this world and life on the sea bed. Why do we go there? Upcoming months2 May – Fur seals and sea lions at Coromandel – past, present and future – Dr Chris Lalas7 June – Noxious weeds – The growing threat – Benson Lockhart, Waikato Regional Council4 July – Bird identifi cation through song and fl ight – Kathi Parr and Wayne ToddAugust (date to be announced) – Native frogs – what’s happening?

Venue for all lectures is Moon (rear of Chai Tea House) at 7pm. Warm fi replace, warm drinks. Koha/donations welcome

Coromandel Budget Advisory Service

By John Gaffi kin-Cowan

As I write, I’m just back from a weekend in Auckland. I don’t go there often, happy with my life here in Coromandel, and it’s actually quite a long time since I walked down Queen Street. I have to say that on this occasion I was shocked at the number of homeless people, many of them begging, who were obviously living and sleeping on the streets. Even during the day there were men and women with their pile of blankets and pillows staking out their little patch. It really saddened me to discover this unfortunate side to our largest city. And it brought home to me yet again how fortunate we are here on the peninsula. We live in a bountiful environment with food around us on land and sea. And, as I often remark, we have a wonderful community where neighbours watch out for each other. I’m not saying, even though I sometimes feel it, that we’re living in paradise, but I do feel it’s not far off.

Of course we can’t totally depend upon others. It’s up to each of us to try to do as much for ourselves as we can. Planning, as ever, is important: planning garden planting and harvesting; planning fi shing and hunting trips; planning to stock fi rewood for the winter; and planning your household budget to fi t your income.

Here at the Budget Offi ce we have lots of tools to help people with this planning by looking accurately at their situation and seeing clearly where their money is going. So if you think we can be of assistance in this or any other way, please drop in to the offi ce for a chat. We’re here to help!

The Budget Service is an incorporated society belonging to the New Zealand Federation of Family Budget Services. If you wish to make an appointment, the Budget phone number is (07) 866 8351 where you can talk to Anna, Caro, John or Leigh. The offi ce at 950 Rings Road is open Monday to Friday 11am-2pm (apart from standard holidays) and other times by appointment. The Budget cell phone number is 022 018 0849 – we reply to texts and messages during offi ce hours

Coromandel Contract Bridge Club

By Judy Bronlund

We are now into our third competition for the year, this is the Whangapoua Pairs. We have a fun night on Easter Monday. We would like to have a few more members in our club; if you need lessons please contact Val. Visitors to Coromandel are welcome to join us on a Monday evening; contact Lyn to be included in the evening’s play.

Val (07 866 8730, Lyn (07) 866 8858

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Expressions of InterestWe are seeking expressions of interest for the following courses:

* First Aid * Small Engines Maintenance* Drivers Licence Training * Xero Online Accounting* Weaving * Photography* Introduction to Computing * Aquaculture qualifi cations

If you are a tutor or an expert in your fi eld wishing to share your knowledge with the community, we would love to hear from you!

Volunteers WantedWe are seeking volunteers to carry out ongoing clearing and maintenance on the Harray Track.

The help of volunteers during our December working bee was very much appreciated. After a particularly good growing season the Track is in need of more maintenance. If you are willing to provide your services and get fi t at the same time, we’d love to hear from you.

Please contact CILT on 07 866 8358

Dis-Ability : Pos-Ability Workshops

CILT has developed a one-hour Disability Awareness Workshop which is designed to provide participants with the understanding in the difference between Impairment and Dis-ability and breaking down the perception barriers to create a more ‘Accessible Coromandel’.

If you are interested in attending a workshop or you would like us to deliver a workshop to your business or organisation, FREE of charge please contact Vanessa Graham on 07 866 8358 or [email protected]

The ETC also offers the following services:* Venue Hire for business meetings and workshops * Access to computers for online study purposes* Equipment Hire i.e. projector, screen etc * Video Conferencing equipment* Advertising Space


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CILT 2016 Strategic Planning Day CILT hold regular Strategic Planning Days with staff and Trustees. These are a great opportunity for everyone running different projects all over Coromandel Town and in Whitianga to come together and refl ect on what is working well, what other unmet needs there are in the community and to brainstorm ways to meet those needs. CILT’s 2016 Strategic Planning Day was recently held at Hauraki House and was a great success with fantastic ideas being shared along with a lot of laughter as the staff participated in team building Kiwi Can energisers.

Thank you to Principal Murray McDonald and Assistant Principal Victoria Field from Coromandel Area School for taking time out of their busy days to come and join us, Melody Penton for the incredibly yummy food and Loes Beaver for access to the great space at Hauraki House. Resource Centre services:• Transport funding and volunteer drivers for holders of Community Services Cards to attend hospital appointments in Thames or Hamilton. We can also organise volunteer drivers for ACC funded patients.• The weekly mobility van to Thames every Thursday, call or come in to book a seat before 1pm on Wednesdays. $12 koha for adults and $6 for children for a return trip.• IRD are next in Coromandel Town on 15 June and Maori Land Court on 21 April. Call or come in to the Resource Centre to book an appointment. • Two fast computers free for locals to use between 9am and 3pm.• Lots of info on health, disability and community services.• Photocopier, printer, scanner, laminator and fax for public use.

Contact: Rebecca Leaker (Resource Centre Coordinator). Tiki House, 45 Tiki Road. Hours: 9am- 3pm Monday-Thursday Ph/Fax: (07) 866 8358. Email: [email protected] or website: www.cilt.org.nz

Happy 16th birthday to Animal Rescue Thames!

By Alice and John Parris and Lily kitten

Thank mews for the donations of cat and kitten food, bedding, garage sale items. We also thank two lovely people who have given a fi nancial blessing to the cats. Also a wonderful person who donated a brand new cat carry cage, new pet bed and toys to the cats. We thank everyone who has supported us over the years as we now go into our 16th year!

We started in April 2000 and 16 years later we are still going which is phenomenal for a husband and wife team but it is only through the fabulous support we receive from our wonderful community! Thank mew for your support as we certainly wouldn’t be where we are today without it. Times have certainly changed, costs have risen dramatically, money doesn’t go as far as it used to – kitten season is almost all year-round, kittens are coming into season at 10-12 weeks of age and if not desexed end up mums themselves at 4-5 mths of age.

Climatic conditions, lack of desexing, and human complacency all make for the endless supply of unwanted, abandoned, feral kittens out in our community. Cute fl uffy kitten grew up and no one wants it, people shift leaving pets behind, all things that haven’t changed.

In 16 years of rescue we, the humans, have grown older, our health isn’t as robust as it was but our hearts and souls still adore our feral kittens. Still can not say no, still carry on the garage sales, raffl es, fundraising events, each fundraiser harder than the last – we often think about how the heck we manage to keep it all going. Simple really – our love for the animals who would otherwise have no hope or future.

Please note: We are a completely separate identity, we are not associated nor affi liated to any other group or organisation – over 16 years our identity Animal Rescue Thames has been challenged and gotten muddled with other animal rescue groups. Our only source of funding is through fi nancial donations and fundraising raffl es and garage sales. There is no other source of funding for the unit.

Right now we have 30-plus in care – from 4mths to 18mths of age – desexed, wormed and defl ead ready for their new loving forever home. Rural homes prefered without kids, but they will be lifelong furrfriends that are absolutely awesome pets in your home.

Cattery birthday special $50 each. We have many that are in pairs and will even discount the price again if a pair is taken.

Wanted – cat and kitten food, garage sale items always welcomed, bedding and homes for our furrbabies.

Animal Rescue Thames (07) 868 2907, 532 Thames Coast Road, RD5, Thames

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Coromandel Lions

By Lion Lyn

Reporting on a sad note – we have to accept the resignation of our secretary Lion Jayne, due to ongoing health issues. Thank you so much for all you’ve done for us and we sincerely hope all goes well for you. In the interim, past secretary Lion Trish has stepped up to keep us on track. A huge thank you to the both of you.

Looking forward to Easter, we intend having a mussel fritter stall in our town on the Saturday outside of Four Square; thanks again to Peter and Leslie for your ongoing support. On Saturday 9 April, we will be at “A Taste of Matarangi”, and, on the same day in Colville, for the annual bike race in support of Colville School. Hope to see you at one event or the other!

Lion Anne is the recipient of the Lion rock this month; a very sincere and hands-on member of our team, a real asset to the club. Thank you Anne. Also a huge thank you to friends of the Lions Cyril Strongman and Gerard Rooney for your ongoing help with fi rewood. Now that fi rewood season is underway, order on (07) 866 7772 and leave a clear message; I will get back to you ASAP.

All other enquiries please phone Lion Trish on (07) 866 8785, or drop us a line to PO Box 91, Coromandel


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Congratulations to all local accommoda-tion providers who have helped make Coromandel Town rated the best value when it comes to fi nding holiday accom-modation in New Zealand. Last year Coromandel Town was rated number two so now to have received the top rating is a real tribute to the quality of service and facilities on offer here.

We hear a lot about the Auckland housing boom but what are the impacts on regions like ours? I think towns within the Coromandel electorate will be and already are some of the real benefi ciaries. So much focus has been placed on how much houses are selling for in Auckland and who is buying them, but, actually, very little attention has been paid to what happens to the people who have sold their homes and where the money does go.

It’s very clear that a lot of those people and that money has been coming to towns like ours. This is a good thing. As these new Coromandel-ites become part of a terrifi c community, they get wonderful services like great schools, and they get a magnifi cent quality of life not available to city dwellers. There are benefi ts to all. By boosting the population, our rating base grows. There are more people spending in local businesses and more people involved in our community organisations. I welcome newcomers to the district and all that they bring with them by way of added vibrancy to our already wonderful communities.

I’m now back spending most working weeks in Wellington at Parliament. It was certainly a very momentous day when Parliament voted unanimously to abolish so called zero-hour contracts. I was very happy to vote to end this unfair employment practice. It was good to be there in Parliament’s debating chamber when the vote was taken and to be part of an historic vote.

I believe it’s wrong to expect employees to sign up to an agreement to be available for any hours of work, but where there is absolutely no commitment from their employer of any actual work hours at all.

Superannuation and Family Support Increases: As a government we’ve had an iron clad commitment to keep the retirement age at 65 and to keep the rates of superan-nuation and pensions for veterans at 66 per cent of average incomes. I’m pleased that again this year that a further increase took effect at the beginning of this month.

However we are also aware that low income families need support and the $25 per week Child Hardship Package announced in last year’s Budget has taken effect along with increased support for low income working families. Over half a million children will benefi t from these changes.

Please never hesitate to make contact with me if I can be of assistance with any matter. For an appointment you can phone my electorate offi ce on (07) 868 3529, email: [email protected]

Monday Walkers

By Libby Agar

Our Coromandel tramping group has enjoyed our start to 2016 with new members, new destinations and rediscovered delights of former walks. If rain threatens our planned route, we choose another – only to fi nd the weather has outwitted us, bringing rain there too! And laughter. We outrun predictability!

Irene (who usually writes this article) and Blen are providing beautiful word pictures of their holiday in the South Island. We look forward to having them back so will unashamedly exaggerate (quite impossible!) the delights of our Coromandel meanderings.

Last week’s walk was to Waikawau with a very informative Natalie as guide. We usually carpool, so keeping costs down and allowing incessant chatter, or quiet reverie on the drive, whichever is preferred. To join us and discover a friendly group of fellow wanderers please contact Ruth at the number below. Dogs are welcome, too!

Contact Ruth (07) 866 7246

Local History – The Preece family

By Don Goodall

The Preece family settled at Coromandel. He was a Church Mission Society missionary, who had worked at Thames before being posted to Coromandel. As well as a ranking clergyman, he became Commissioner of the Goldfi eld at Coromandel.

As Commissioner, Preece was instrumental in procuring more land to be made available for gold mining. He wrote to the Chief Commissioner on 5.10.1857 that he was “... convinced from the increasing quantity of gold found that before long gold will be found in large masses, therefore no expense should be spared at this time in procuring land.”

A reply came from Chief Commissioner to Commissioner Preece on 7 October, 1857. “One hundred pounds is furnished to you ... to enable you to complete these purchases, in addition to a further sum of Twenty pounds for the lower portion of the land – about forty acres – between Kauri Rock and Kapanga Creek, part of an old claim for which the Natives allege a horse was promised.”

Commissioner Preece wrote to the Chief Commissioner on 6 May, 1858. “I hope that I shall be able to purchase another block shortly, but as much of the land is covered in kauri, the Natives can get more by selling the trees and retaining their land, than ... by the sales thereof. They get from 10s to 1 pound per tree ...”. In 1858 the Goldfi elds Act was passed, making it possible for the Crown to lease land in Mining Districts, rather than purchase it outright.

Preece was a big noise; he was at the centre of many events. But these extracts from letters give a glimpse of how things were in those days. For example, Preece reported to the Chief Commissioner on 16 July 1861 that “...a nugget was found in a creek ... which contains about two ounces of gold”. He continued that it had been broken off a larger rock by a kauri log “driven” downstream. However the fi nd had to be kept secret – it was on land not purchased or leased by the government.

Preeces Point, a peninsula stretching out into Coromandel Harbour, is named after the family.

Source: The Spirit of Coromandel” by local Coromandel author, Veronica Black


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Coromandel Embroiderers’ Guild

By Diann Cade

Last month ended with another full workshop that studied crewel style embroidery and the use of colour.

While there have been some changes in the year’s programme, this does not hinder the enthusiasm. It’s like “what else?” can I do! The Guild day petite project that this group are concentrating on was a ribbon work fl ower on a glasses case. Another technique covered and a great present for a friend. Yes we use hoops, most of us wear glasses and secondary glasses to cope with the fi ne work, yes we talk a lot and yes we love what we are doing. The term back stitch and cutting out, means we have made a mistake… there is quite a lot of that done too. And a call for help is always responded to and the problem overcome. We encourage each other to achieve.

For further information about the Coromandel Embroiderers’ Guild contact our President Jill Wilson (07) 866 7484

A Taste of Matarangi

By Bronwyn Ririnui, event coordinator

Book your transport and pack your chairs – the countdown is on for A Taste of Matarangi. Bring your family, friends and the sunshine and join us on 9 April to enjoy a day out. There will be food, live music, wine, beer, coffee, beverages, family activities, auctions, raffl es, food competitions, performers, craft stalls – all by the beautiful beach at Matarangi.

To help the day run smoothly and assist with your preparation here are some tips for the day:• No food or drink (other than one unopened bottle of water per person) may be brought into the venue.• Security and event management have the right to search your bag.• No animals are permitted into the venue (other than guide dogs).• A dedicated area for children will be adjacent to the playground and at the southern end of the event site. There will be a number of activities including a bouncy castle for the young ones.• You may bring your own gazebo or sun umbrella.• We recommend you bring cash as most vendors will not have Eftpos or card facilities. However there will be an Eftpos machine for cash withdrawals operating from the Tip Top caravan.• Shuttle services are providing safe and sober transport to and from Matarangi. From Coromandel contact Coromandel Adventures – 0800 462676 or go to [email protected].

For the full list go to the information page on our website (www.atasteofmatarangi.co.nz).

Make sure you have your tickets. Although there will be gate sales, tickets will be limited and will cost a little more on the day.

We look forward to seeing you there for a great day.

Purchase tickets now at www.atasteofmatarangi.co.nz, Richardsons in Matarangi, or Whitianga i-site

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Volunteer drivers needed for the Coromandel community van.

If you are available one Thursday a month and would like to help, please contact Sue Wright (07) 866 8039.


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What’s On at Mahamudra Centre

By Sarah Brooks

We had a fabulous Family Fun Day on National Children’s Day in March. A huge thanks to our many local volunteers and supporters who made it such a special day!

Mahamudra Centre is pleased to announce that our local friend and supporter Roy Frasier will be leading the following introductory course. Roy founded Mahamudra Centre and has been studying and practicing Buddhism since 1980, so is well qualifi ed to explain the basic ideas of Buddhism.8-10 April: Intro to BuddhismBuddhism is a psychology of the mind - practice revolves around fully developing positive emotions such as wisdom and compassion, and eliminating negative ones, like anger and attachment. Learn the basic ideas of Buddhism and how to meditate at this weekend course for beginners. Take the time in a quiet and beautiful retreat setting to think about and try the methods and see if they are helpful to you.

Pre-registration essential at (07) 866 6851 or www.mahamudra.org.nz.

19-30 April we’ll be in a strict meditation retreat, so the centre will be closed to visitors for those 10 days.

When we don’t have courses, we still offer free drop-in daily meditation at the centre from 8:30-9:00am and Sundays 10:00-10:30am.

In Coromandel Town, we offer weekly drop-in guided meditation at the Havalona Pyramid on Driving Creek Rd. (just behind the Café) on Thursdays from 10-11am. No experience is necessary, and it’s offered on a donation basis.

As always we encourage our local community to come to our centre programs, so offer our courses to you on a donation basis if you can’t afford the usual course costs. We hope you’ll join us at any of our programs!

Contact Sarah www.mahamudra.org.nz (07) 866 6851

Coromandel Patchwork and Quilters

By Sharon Currie

Our fi rst meeting in March was our “Big Day Out”. Eleven members enjoyed a day out in Hamilton. First stop was Grandmother’s Garden where they went shopping and were given Devonshire Tea which was very welcome after an early start. Next stop was lunch at Willow Glen and then to Donna's Quilt Shop where she demonstrated new tools and notions and of course more shopping. Lastly a visit to Spotlight. And then home again after an enjoyable day out. We all miss Stapleton’s where we could pop in for a reel of thread or that piece of fabric we needed for the project we were working on or any other of those bits and pieces you need for sewing.

Since I last wrote we have presented Natalie Blasco with the quilt she won in our raffl e. She was thrilled to receive it.

Meetings 1st and 3rd (& 5th) Monday 9.30am-4.00pm, St John Rooms, Tiki Rd, Coromandel. President Margaret Sinclair (07) 866 7104, Secretary Barb Excell (07) 866 7493

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Creative packed lunches

By Deborah Hide-Bayne

I love cooking but when it comes to packed lunches I am more the “open the fridge and fl ing it in” kind of person. I want to produce more interesting and healthy food for my family. I’ve done some research and here are some ideas for your next packed lunch.

Sandwich fi llings (your sandwich could be two slices of bread but it could also be a wrap, pita, soft tortilla or bagel): • chopped hard-boiled egg and pickles with mustard and mayo;• drained tinned tuna, fi nely chopped celery and spring onion, with mayo and a squeeze of lemon juice;• BLT – cooked bacon with lettuce, and cherry tomatoes on the side (so it doesn’t go soggy);• hot dog – frankfurter/mustard/ketchup;• hummus, raw grated carrot and lettuce (particularly good stuffed in toasted garlic pita pieces);• Sloppy Joe – shredded cooked chicken and raw grated carrot with barbecue sauce;• bacon and scrambled egg;• Warldorf – shredded cooked chicken, chopped apples and celery, walnuts,

raisins, and mayo;• ham and cheese melt (add mustard, fresh greens, ham and cheese to a wrap, fold in half and grill until the cheese is beginning to melt);• cooked chicken, pesto and peas;• grated apple, chopped spring onions, a squeeze of lemon and mayo; • Marmite, grated cheddar, sliced cucumber.Also, here are some non-sandwich ideas:• corn fritters;• sushi – spread cooked sticky rice onto a nori seaweed sheet, add your favourite fi llings – avocado, salmon, cooked carrot sticks, cucumber sticks – and roll, chill overnight and cut into pieces in the morning;• chips and dips (a few tortilla chips and in a separate container some tomato salsa, or mashed avocado, or both ;• mini meatballs (cook extra the night before);• bamboo skewers – put your normal sandwich fi lling into cubes and thread it onto a bamboo skewer – cherry tomatoes, pieces of cucumber, a cube of ham or a prawn, or a sweeter version with grapes, cubes of fi rm cheese, apple or pear; • a small piece of smoked fi sh with raw veggies cut into sticks.


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Museum News

By Raewyn McKinney

As everyone knows, gold was discovered in Coromandel by Charles Ring in 1852. This discovery drew many people to Coromandel and many mines were started; the Coromandel School of Mines Museum has a plaque listing most of these mines. Almost all of the ore extracted from the Coromandel mines consisted mostly of hard quartz, which had to be crushed and treated in order to recover the gold and silver. Mining was a hard and uncertain life, and no sure path to riches.

The Coromandel Goldfi eld produced over 360,000 ounces (11.2 tonnes) of gold-silver bullion between 1852 and 1933, worth in excess of £1 million.

The “Thames Star” of 1 April 1880 gave a summary of the fortunes of some of the mines:

“Union Beach: the tributers in this mine are making fair headway. Some of them have obtained small parcels of very rich stone, and although others cannot boast of very great success, their turn may yet come, and on the whole there is good reason to hope their success will induce the directors to make another effort to develop the mine at a lower level. Many of the local shareholders have the greatest faith in it.

New Golden Pah: This company, after going to very great expense in erecting machinery and prospecting the ground,

hitherto without success, have closed the mine for a time. The shareholders have been very persevering, and deserve better luck.

Just In Time: The share-holders are busy opening out a drive from the bottom of the winze, which has been sunk 40 feet below their lowest practicable level. Very rich specimens have been taken out all down the winze, and since they have opened out the same rich character of the leader continues. It is intended to drive a consider-able distance and open up a large block of ground.

Kapanga: At last a movement is being made to start this mine again. After a very long delay, tenders have been accepted to repair the road, and a few men are engaged preparing the machinery. It is contemplated sinking the shaft another 300 feet, which will give them over 600 feet from the surface, and will indicate pretty fairly what we may expect from the deep ground.

Bright Smile: Work is carried on vigorously in this mine. The manager is driving on two leaders, from which he obtains excellent disk prospects. The country is very good, and considerable progress is made. No specimens have been obtained lately, but from the indications, which are

very favourable, a patch may be come on at any moment.

Royal Oak: Stoping out the shot of gold lately discovered is the order of the day. Some very good stone comes to hand occasionally, and the general stuff is excellent, but the country is very hard, and consequently progress is very slow.

Tokatea: The manager, Mr Hall, is very busy erecting the rock-drill at the mouth of the low

level. The machinery is all on the ground, and is being rapidly got into position. It is expected to be in full working order by the end of next week; and if it only does its work as expected, a very few months will see the Bismark in full swing, and the Tokatea should be reached within the year.

Gold returns for the last month give 119 ozs.”

(NB: A “stope” is an underground excavation from which ore is extracted, and a “winze” is an inclined shaft or passage excavated from one level to another in underground workings.)

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There is a harmony in autumn, and a lustre in its sky ~ ShelleyWe have some wonderful autumn courses to promote the

harmony of body, mind and soul at Mana this month. These include a week-long Iyengar Yoga course with Australian teacher Glenn Ceresoli (4-10 April); an Insight Meditation Retreat with US teacher Bob Stahl (11-16 April); and a Tuesday morning Open Floor Movement Meditation class with Geordie Jahner (19 April).

Glenn Ceresoli, in New Zealand as a guest of the Kerikeri Yoga Centre, views yoga as a practice which can be used to manage ourselves energetically, physically, mentally and emotionally – and in the process, to come to know ourselves.

Bob Stahl reminds us that mindfulness-based approaches to stress reduction, now widely used in healthcare, psychology and education, and in the government and corporate sectors, have their foundations in Buddhist Dharma teachings – and the all-important role of ‘loving-kindness’.

Geordie Jahner, who teaches regular Open Floor Movement Meditation classes and workshops at Mana (as well as in Auckland and internationally), encourages partici-pants to embrace all of their experience, and allow space for growth and creativity.

As the autumn days and nights get cooler, here is a scrumptious vegan dessert recipe from the Mana kitchen which pays homage to the seasonal delights of apples and pears:Apple or Pear Gingerbread puddingPreheat oven to 180°C. Cover the base of a baking dish with 5-6 medium-sized apples or pears, peeled, cored and sliced. Sprinkle with 1tbsp of sugar and 1/3 C of water. Bake for 15 minutes.

In a separate bowl mix together 1½ C spelt fl our, 1/3 C sugar, 2 tsp ginger and 1½ tsp baking soda.

Heat ½ C each of oil, golden syrup and water in a saucepan and combine with the dry ingredients. Pour the mixture over the hot fruit.

Bake for approximately 30 minutes and serve warm. Enjoy!

We hope to see you at Mana soon. April-May is the peak calling season for kiwi as they prepare for breeding. Listen out for them calling when you come, particularly in the hours just after dusk and before dawn.

Christ Church News

By Barbara O’Reilly

There’s a new word challenging the dominance of overworked “awesome”. Have you noticed that “journey” crops up everywhere? Food journeys (Masterchef), cultural journeys, life journeys, renovation journeys, and in the church increas-ingly, faith journeys, and looming on the linguistic horizon “end of life” journeys. The word is useful in adding a sense of movement in the things we do, and an idea of purpose, but overuse runs the risk of “journey” becoming just another jargon word, and losing its force, just like awesome.

Notwithstanding the above refl ection, March was for the church, a month of journeys. Jesus goes into the wilderness for forty days and forty nights to be tested to the utmost in preparation for His journey to Jerusalem. He arrives hailed by the crowds as a hero and is reduced to zero within a week. He says his goodbyes to friends, is betrayed; political intrigue and power plays mark Him as a criminal. The establishment hands His fate over to the mob who bay for His blood. He walks the road to Calvary, is crucifi ed, dies, is buried. We call the commemoration of the events of this week, Holy Week. We follow the journey to the cross on a daily basis to the deepest darkest point when we walk out of the church on Good Friday silent and contemplating the horror and bleakness of a world without hope, when it feels like nothing can ever happen again.

Now why would anyone want to subject themselves to anything like this? There are plenty of happier things to do and enjoy. True, but…..we learn and relearn truths about ourselves and our world. Our world is still restless, unstable, there is corruption, people are fi ckle, easily swayed, self interested, unthinking. What is done cannot be undone, there are unbearable consequences. While some enjoy the good life, there are others who are abandoned, in pain, in grief. Being reminded of this is important. We have a tendency to slip into denial, avoid awareness that we make our own contributions, we don’t want to think or feel about any of it. It would be awful if this is all there is to life, wouldn’t it?

The point of the Holy Week journey is to reach its culmination, a revelation that this is not the end. If you’ve followed the dark road through Holy Week the light of Easter Day, the resurrection of Christ, is spiritual, emotional and intellec-tual liberation. The more you go on taking this journey over the years, concerns about the “facts” and “proof” recede and the mystery and meaning is magnifi ed, we can have glimpses into the ultimate, fl ashes of eternity and the wonder and enormity and nature of love that underpins the totality. This is truly awesome.

Speaking again of journeys, this Holy Week a set of the Stations of the Cross, the Via Dolorosa, fourteen wooden crosses to mark the progress of Christ’s journey to Golgotha, deepened our contemplation. These Stations are given to Christ Church to remember another journey undertaken by many, a journey from the old world to the new. Christ Church Stations of the Cross are dedicated to the memory of Charles and Elizabeth O’Reilly who came to the Coromandel in 1827 from Ireland to seek a better life. These add to the other memorials in the Church. It is good to remember those who have gone before and to give thanks for their lives and contribution to our present.

There is a service at Christ Church every Sunday at 10am. More information and hall hire (07) 866 8299, website www.christchurchcoromandel.org.


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Youth / Council Partnership HuiWe are holding a hui for youth aged 12-24 and youth support workers in the Coromandel – Colville ward. The hui will be held on 6 April 2016 at 4pm in the Council Meeting Room, Kapanga Road. If you have any questions about the hui contact Margaret Harrison on 07 866 1002.

Coromandel-Colville Local Economic Development GrantsApplications are invited for the Coromandel-Colville Local Economic Development Grant ($20,000). Assistance will only be available for proposals that contribute to the Coromandel-Colville area.Application forms, criteria and other supporting documentation is available from the Coromandel Service Centre, 355 Kapanga Road, Coromandel, or Council’s web page at www.tcdc.govt.nz/LEDGrantsCC or by contacting Customer Services on 07 866 1014.Applications close at 4pm on Monday 11 April 2016.

Creative Communities SchemeThe April round of the Creative Communities Scheme opened on the 1 April and closes on Friday 29 April 2016.

For the list of criteria and an application form head to our website www.tcdc.govt.nz/ccs

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Inner Harbour Partnership Proposal Document calls for expressions of interest The Inner Harbour Partnership Proposal

Document is available to parties interested in working with our Council on the Inner Harbour concept of our Coromandel Harbour Project.

The ‘Inner Harbour’ concept relates to investigating the longer-term option of all-tide access and development around Coromandel Wharf, which could accommodate a commercial area, space for charter boats, recreational and ferry usage. There is a potential for a marina and onshore activity to help offset development costs if there was demand.“We are working with Regional Council and central government to get input and explore partnership and funding opportunities. We have also begun the process of consultation with the community, iwi and various

environmental groups who have strong interest in this project,” says Chief Executive David Hammond.“From mid-March we started discussions with potential investors about the Partnership Proposal Document to gain expressions of interest,” says Mr Hammond.Meanwhile our priority in the short term is improving the operational facility at the Sugarloaf for the aquaculture industry and recreational users in partnership with Coromandel Marine Farmers Association and the local community.If you or anyone you know are interested in viewing the proposal please go to our website at www.tcdc.govt.nz/coroharbourproject or contact our Customer Services team to express your interest.

Sugarloaf and Hannaford’s WharvesBoth Sugarloaf and Hannaford’s wharves are very busy facilities placing significant pressure on the few available parking areas. There are parking restrictions and we encourage the public to consider parking at other spots or car pool, to avoid incurring parking fines and parking congestion.

“We are hopeful that by next summer park n ride facilities will be available to Hannaford’s Wharf users, “says Greg Hampton, Area Manager for Coromandel-Colville.

To help reduce congestion at the Sugarloaf in particular we are seeking ideas from the

KerbsideANZAC DAY KERBSIDE COLLECTIONSRemember that normal collection days will be a day later on the week after ANZAC Day.

Changing collection days: Monday 25 April (ANZAC Day) will be Tuesday 26 April Tuesday 26 April will be Wednesday 27 April Wednesday 27 April will be Thursday 28 April Thursday 28 April will be Friday 29 April

The week beginning Monday April 4 is week 2 for your fortnightly recycling collection. (Your personal week 1 or 2, is on the white sticker on the outside of your wheelie bin just below the lid).

You’ll find your current area information at www.tcdc.govt.nz/kerbside

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community on alternative launching facilities in and around Coromandel. If you have any ideas about alternative facilities that provide good access and parking we would be grateful to hear from you.

Once we have feedback from the community we hope to produce a comprehensive guide for recreational fishers outlining the range of ramps on the Coromandel and their key features and benefits. Anything we can do to help manage con-gestion on the Sugarloaf should also help reduce parking and related health and safety issues.

For direct Sugarloaf and Hannaford’s Wharf enquiries or ideas please call us on 07 866 1014 or call in to our Coromandel office.

In the meantime we need all users to co-operate with each other and respect the bylaws to maintain safety on and around these facilities.

For more information on wharves in the Thames-Coromandel District see our website www.tcdc.govt.nz/wharfs

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By Murray McDonald, Principal

2016 has started with a hiss and a roar for us. There has been a lot happening in and around our wonderful school. Camps, new classes, new friends, mountain bikes at school – Kiwi Crusade, lots of new entrants looming and a real buzz about the place. We are delighted to have a number of senior students with placement with local businesses (if you own a business and would like an alert for a serious minded student for work experience opportunity, please do not hesitate to contact me on (07) 866 8893, extn 202).

This year has Board of Trustees elections in May. Our governing body has elections every three years. More information is available on the School Trustees webpages www.nzsta.org.nz and also from the school offi ce.

Our grounds are fabulous. I believe they are amongst the best seen anywhere – Alasdair MacDonald and Rose Turner do a fabulous job of ensuring our school maintains pride in place.

A number of exciting things are in line for this year: refurbishing three senior classrooms and re-constructing our 10-year property plans with our advisor, Hohimi Whitewood from Hamilton. All buildings eventually need TLC and refurbishment and we are very pleased with the thought of imminent upgrades.

Sportswise we are very proud of all of our students who represent us in teams or as individuals. Of note is our girls’ touch team who won the Coromandel competition in a thriller of a fi nal in Te Awamutu for the New Zealand Secondary Schools Regional matches.

We have had two major camps to date this year. The Year 11 Science camp to Ruapehu, Ngaruahoe and Tongariro, and the Year 1-6 camp to Tuck’s Bay. We are so grateful for all the assistance we received to make these possible. Thank you to all who helped out.

We have opened the Woodwork Room and would be grateful for any donations of wood/timber suitable for project-based activity. We can collect.

Thoughts About Camping at Tuck’s BayBy Room Four

Tuck’s Bay was so ra rawe! It was the very best camp ever! Well it was the only camp I’ve been on, but that’s beside the point. I’m here to tell a tale. – Rehua Murray

“Camp!” I screamed on the inside, but I was super quiet on the outside because we had to be quiet on the bus. I was so excited because we were on our way to Tuck’s Bay for our school camp. Soon I heard the bus stop, then the door opened and all the people rushed past! Wow! That was fast, I thought to myself, as I dizzily walked off the bus and ran to my tent. – Grace Smith

Room four walked the kauri track at night. Kiani and his friends wore pajamas! Bright yellow glow worms shone from banks and trees. We saw the glow worms and were so excited, we wanted to tell room three, to show it off! It was amazing!

Theo jumped into the sea. “It’s cold!” he yelled. He jumped out shivering. Stingrays glided through the water like they were fl ying. Lyric saw a big black circle with a long tail in the shallows. “I’m not going back in!” he shrieked.

We saw orca. A big black fi n circled the rocks near us. We thought they were there to eat stingrays. We watched seagulls go under the huge waves. One tipped upside down! Teachers squirted us with water guns while we were in the water.

Everybody joined the Big Dig. This is something we do every year at our school camp. We hunted in the sand for yellow popsicle sticks that had been hidden there. A popsicle stick

would get you an amazing prize.

Stella said her class was sad to leave our camp. Luckily we couldn’t all fi t on the bus, so our class got to play on the beach while the fi rst load of kids headed back to school.

Back at school, our classroom felt weird. We had been away overnight. Now it felt like the end of the day. We were exhausted, but so happy.

Room four would like to thank everyone who helped us go to camp, as well as the people who helped take care of us while we were there.

Kiwi Can

“Kia Ora Tatou Katoa” from the Kiwi Can team.

My gosh, April already; this term has certainly fl own by and we are already nearly at the end of Term One for 2016. Our Kiwi Can leaders and students have been super busy in our Kiwi Can lessons.

Our lessons this term have all been based around positive relationships and we have been talking about Fairness and Fair Play and discovering the feelings we have associated with games when we are faced with losing, winning and cheating etc. We are gaining an understanding of what fairness is and why it is important to treat everyone fairly. We have also been discussing Confl ict Resolution and learning strategies to help us all cope with confl ict and to be able to deal with confl ict when it does arise. Over the last couple of weeks our activities have been based on Leadership and we have been discovering the qualities we need to have to be a good leader and also what qualities we look for in a good leader.

Our Kiwi Can leaders Gemma and Marlene had a fun fi lled day at the junior school camp for the Coromandel Area School in week four; thanks for inviting us, we had a blast.

Marlene and Gemma have also been enjoying supervising the lunchtime swimming with the tamariki at Colville so much that they have actually had to jump in the pool themselves clothes and all.....oops!

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Want to help out Kiwi Can Coromandel? Then please contact Marlene Johnson on 027 223 2629.

The FYD Coromandel Kiwi Can programme is managed by the Coromandel Independent Living Trust, offi cially sponsored by Sanford Ltd and supported by The Lion Foundation, the Grassroots Trust, Sky City Community Trust, New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT), Thames Community Board and Driving Creek Railway Ltd, CSSC (Colville Social Service Collective)


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Coromandel Playcentre

By Jenna James

On Tuesday 16 February our centre was visited by the Education Review Offi ce (ERO). We had a lovely, as usual, session and a shared lunch to conclude the event. ERO pointed out many of our strengths, for example, the way in which we are able to learn with our children and the cultural diversity present at our centre. We were all very proud with their fi ndings and will await their offi cial report. We don’t expect another review until 2019!

Our meeting with ERO prompted a chat about our fi rst visits to Playcentre. Most of us were very nervous and daunted by the courage it took to make it in and introduce ourselves to a sea of unfamiliar faces. It didn’t take long to feel rewarded by watching how happy our children were amongst their peers and enjoying all kinds of stimulating and fun activities. If you are thinking about bringing a child to our centre and are similarly feeling a little bit shy, please know we understand and will do our very best to make you feel welcome. Although we don’t take drop-offs we have plenty of spaces for children who attend with a caregiver/guardian/relation/parent.

Playcentre awareness week was on 7-13 March. To promote our centre we opened our doors to members of the community to bring their under-6-year-olds for a messy play session on Friday 11 March. By the time you read this article we would have had a fabulously fun day that we’ll be talking about for months!

You may have seen our Easter raffl e doing the rounds in town to raise funds for our centre. Tickets cost $3, must be in it to win, watch this space for winner announcements! We will also be hosting a cake stall on Friday 8 April, hopefully outside the BNZ – look out for us in town – will once again appreciate your support.

On Tuesday 8 March our centre also hosted some free education workshops for families enrolled in our centre. There was a lot of time invested from all those who took part from the organising of the event, running it, attending it and facilitat-ing. Well done to everyone involved, your efforts directly and positively impact our tamariki, personal development and our centre’s ability to function.

We celebrated Sophia’s graduation and exciting transition to school on 9 March. We have enjoyed watching you develop a keen interest in literature and become a confi dent and determined little girl! Thank you also to Darrell for your involvement in our centre, and for all the stories, face-painting and trolley rides! We will miss you both.

Email [email protected] to fi nd out more or drop into a session on Tuesdays 10.30am-1pm or Fridays 9.45am-12.15pm. We are next to the Area School on Woollams Ave carpark – with bright cutouts on the fence

Coromandel Youth Group

By Nadine Smith

School Holiday Programme23 April – 8 May 2016 The opening times for both weeks of the holidays are:Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11am-4pm; Friday night 6-9pm; Sunday 1-4pm; ANZAC Day – Monday 25 April 1-4pm.

There will be a variety of activities to choose from each day.Coromandel Youth Group is for children over 5 who live in Coromandel

and outlying areas. All you need to do is fi ll in a membership form. Children can bring a packed lunch or money for a pie or hot chips. There is an entry fee of $2.00 for Monday to Thursday sessions.

For holiday programmes or for more information call in at the Youth Rooms, Hauraki House or telephone us on (07) 866 7061

Te Rerenga SchoolLearning, it’s what we do…By Anna Yates

Swimming Sports has been a highlight for our Room 3 and 4 classes this term with a day of competition against Coroglen and Whenuakite schools at the MBAS pool. Kalia Dziwulska, Marco Baylis and Beth Simpson’s speedy swimming times ensured them places on our cluster team for the Thames Valley level of competition. So many of our school families are utilising the Coromandel swimming club for lessons and we are noticing enormous development in these swimmers…Thank you Coromandel Swim Club for running such a strong, engaging, skill-focussed programme for our students.

We trialled a new format for our annual “Meet the Teacher” this year and created a “Meet the Teachers and Board of Trustees” afternoon. This was a relaxed afternoon of looking through classrooms, sharing bookwork and learning from the term so far, chatting informally with teachers and meeting other families. It also gave our BOT members an opportunity to answer any questions our parents had about the BOT. Room 3 performed an impromptu recorder concert sharing what they have learned with our music specialist, Rhys, over the last few weeks. It was great to see so many families here at school enjoying the afternoon and celebrating the learning of our amazing students.

Room 2 are extremely fortunate to have Jamie Rose Leckie spending the last part of this term with them as a student teacher. This term we farewell Susan McNeil as a teacher at our school as she leaves to have her baby and wish her all the very best for this exciting new adventure! Before the end of the term we have our school learning conversa-tions, a Room 3 trip to Opera Point, a Room 4 trip to the Marine Reserve in Hahei and our 5-day Easter break as a last opportunity to enjoy every moment of sunshine and warmth.

Albey at MBAS Swimming Sports

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EnvironmentalMoehau Environment Group

By Natalie Collicott

A Flying VisitWe had a team of corporate volunteers from New Zealand Asset Management visit in March. They arrived in style, taking a 20min helicopter fl ight from Auckland to Port Charles to land on our doorstep. (It helps when your boss is also a pilot with his own chopper.) The group spent the morning lugging rat boxes up hill and down dale on steep bush tracks, before annihilating wilding pine seedlings. This is the second year the Auckland-based NZAM team have come. For people more used to suits and high-heels than boots and dead rats, the physical challenge and natural beauty never fail to disappoint. And for us, there is always that quiver of pride when you get to share your work and see the landscape through the eyes of others. Nasty End For KiwiSadly, we suspect a kiwi has been killed by a dog within our Kiwi Sanctuary near Colville. A 400m trail of kiwi feathers was found, but no dead or injured bird could be recovered. Two nights prior poachers were chased off while bailing up a pig on the property. One dog was caught, but another one got away and was seen the next morning at the bottom of Colville hill on the road. This area is a hotspot for kiwi, who are extremely vulnerable to dogs. We urge local pig-hunters to stay out of areas known to hold kiwi, and always gain the permission of the landowner before entering a property. So much effort is put into protecting these birds. Please don’t let it be in vain. Winter Lecture Series Our Winter Lecture Series kicks off 18 April with a fascinating look at the world of underwater robots. Coromandel local Jeff Williams will be sharing his experience observing the deep, driving Remote Operating Vehicles on the ocean fl oor. The free talk starts at 7pm at Moon Hair salon. The series will continue through August with a scheduled talk each month. Future topics include native frogs, fur seals, bird identi-fi cation and weeds. So if you’d like to learn more about what lives in our neck of the woods, please come along. See separate article about the lectures on page 11.Support From Regional CouncilGood news. We have been granted $366,000 from the Waikato Regional Council’s Natural Heritage Fund. The funding, spread across four years, will help support the recovery of several threatened species including kiwi, fern bird, bittern, kaka, spotless crake and pateke. We’ll use it to service 1130 stoat traps, 2500 rat traps and 100 possum traps and target invasive weeds. Where terrain or scale makes trapping impractical, we’ll use low-residual toxin in bait stations for possum and rodent control, with consent from landowners. This grant also provides sustainable local employment, allowing us to hire another full-time fi eld worker for four years. Woo-hoo!

Moehau Environment Group is a non-profi t volunteer organisation dedicated to the protection and enhancement of the natural environment of the northern Coromandel. For more info or to get involved please get in touch with Natalie Collicott, MEG Coordinator (07) 866 5337, email: [email protected] or go to www.meg.org.nz

Bush Bites“Kiwi footprints! In the mud. I think there might be a chick traipsing around as well as there were smaller prints, too.”“A landowner spotted a stoat family of twelve the other day! Seems to be a bad year.”“I happened upon a morepork family while trapping yesterday. Frightened the parents and then found myself locked in a gaze with a juvenile.”

WRC Coromandel Catchment News

By Reihana Robinson

After some Coro Catchment Committee prodding, regional council staff has “clarifi ed” its funding policies, making all landowners – and not just some – eligible for biodiversity/natural heritage grants.

In a win for our local community, WRC has made clear it will invite applications to its Small-Scale Community Initiatives Fund to cover animal and plant pest control work on uncov-enanted, as well as covenanted, properties. The grants of up to $5,000 can cover funding for the purchase of traps (DOC200, Goodnature, Timms etc.) and up to $1,000 of contract work.

The WRC grants policy is good news, since it makes pest control on thousands of additional hectares of land in our ward, eligible for council support. Many in our community have continued to carry out pest control independently on their own land, off their own bat, and at their own and sole expense. Their clear eligibility for council support going forward is welcome. As for extending funding to uncovenanted land, residents here have learned that most stoats and rats on the Coromandel don’t bother reading LIM reports before settling in.

Although the most recent deadline for appli-cations just passed in March, landowners can certainly get their applications in now to be in line for the next funding round. Application forms can be downloaded from the WRC website, or if that isn’t possible for anyone, by contacting Dave Byers at the council or UCLA (which has been knee-deep in the funding issue). I would like to encourage individuals to make use of this new policy developed thanks to efforts by your local WRC catchment committee representatives. This is a really positive development. Many landowners prefer to do their own pest control work on their own land and not as part of any organized group. Now they too can get a bit of value for rates! Landowners, big or small, are eligible.

In an unrelated issue, the Coro Catchment Committee of WRC has fi nally agreed to start holding its three-per-year meetings around the peninsula and not just in Thames as has been the case for yonks. This way, if anyone is interested or would like to participate, it will be way less costly and inconvenient. Hopefully staff will bring a meeting to Coromandel Town in the coming year.

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The Industry requests that all boaties taking advantage of better fishing inside Coromandel Mussel farms, please:

Tie up to the farm and never anchor Do not run over any farm structures or ropes Do not tie up to and move off any line being worked by a farm vessel Always discharge any sewage more than 500m away from the farm


The Power of Greed

By John Veysey

As we watch the long-forecast disintegration of our dairy industry we can only wonder at the power of greed. Just how far down a ruinous path do we have to go before the powers that be are forced to face up to facts and try to turn things around?

The fallibility of NZ’s business mantras have long been under scrutiny and yet we continue headlong down fi nancially impossible paths. The only economic wizards who get an ear in government are those that offer a pathway toward profi t. Even when these pathways turn out to be ruinous to a country, few are the politicians or state offi cials with enough social conscience to try and turn around a situation where the boys at the top, and probably those in the military, are doing very nicely, thank you. And what does all this have to do with poisoning our animals?

Well, NZ’s animal poison industry is on

a similarly ruinous path as Fonterra. And apparently for the same reasons, greed being at the top of that list.

A quick look at the ubiquitous poison 1080 reveals the taxpayer supporting a huge internal government business whose path to profi t is to increase the amount of poison used.

The government-owned factory which makes the 1080 baits is run and paid for by the taxpayer. The factory sells those baits to the government departments which distribute them around the countryside. Already the taxpayer has paid twice for those baits, a double profi t for the government. Next the taxpayer has to pay those who are distribut-ing the baits, the staff at DOC, in the Animal Health Board and in regional councils. Regional Council involvement means that ratepayers are also contributing. From a government point of view it is a fail-safe business with no possible competition from private enterprise and yet there are those who have enjoyed careers living off public

money in the poison industry who believe they could get richer if they had their own private business. All they would have to do is fi nd and sell an alternative product

to government manufactured on their own premises and not in the government 1080 factory. There has been a frantic search in NZ for the perfect poison product which will be perfectly safe to humans and all domestic and “native” creatures and, at the same time, will effi ciently destroy anything labeled a “pest”. This product can only be manufac-tured in NZ because NZ has very specifi c interpretations of what is a “native” and what is a “pest”, interpretations which change with each new generation. Thus the new poison will have to be extremely versatile and logic tells you it does not exist but all those in NZ’s animal poison industry are convinced it does and have plunged themselves headlong into laboratories and research projects to fi nd out which poison kills which species best and how to sell it to government, any government. Salesmen have become as important as research-and-developers. NZ’s animal poisoning is all done in the name of “conservation”. Two basic myths the poison industry is steadfastly following: one is the discovery of this wonder poison which can tell a pest from a non-pest and the other is that eradication is possible with a small amount of this miracle poison. Until these two fantasies are discarded, NZ remains on a conservation path of madness.

Coromandel kauri supporters welcome forest closures

The recent closures of the Hukarahi Block near Whitianga and the iconic Manaia Sanctuary to prevent the spread of kauri dieback have been welcomed by the Coromandel Kauri Dieback Forum. Forum chair Vivienne McLean says this is a vital step in protecting Coromandel kauri from the fatal disease.

“The Hukarahi Block contains the fi rst dieback-infected site to be identifi ed on the Peninsula, and its continued closure to the public will help contain the disease on this site,” she says. “Kauri dieback has not, to date, been detected in the Manaia Sanctuary, and closure will provide an extra level of protection for this last remaining area of ecologically important, unmodifi ed mature kauri forest.”

Other infected sites have been identifi ed in several areas of the Whangapoua catchment, and the Forum says it is important that residents and visitors to the Coromandel observe good hygiene practices everytime they visit or work in forests containing kauri on the Peninsula. That means scrubbing all soil off footwear, mountain bike tyres, walking poles and any other equipment and machinery that contacts the ground, both before and after every forest visit. Don’t assume there’ll be a hygiene station at every track – clean your gear before you leave home and again when you get back.

The Coromandel Kauri Dieback Forum will be running a workshop especially designed for Whangapoua landowners and people working in Whangapoua forests on Saturday 26 March, starting at 9.15am at the Whangapoua Fire Station. The Whangapoua catchment is the Coromandel hotspot for kauri dieback. McLean says it’s vital that local property owners and all those who work (or play) on the land know what they need to do to prevent the disease spreading further – and put it into practice.

The workshop will focus on practical steps to reduce the risk of spreading the disease, what contractors and hunters should do, stock management, and what funding assistance is available for fencing. There’ll also be an update on the latest science known about kauri dieback disease (or Phytophthora agathadicida, as it is now called).

The Coromandel Kauri Dieback Forum is a network of volunteers working to prevent the spread of kauri dieback disease on the Peninsula through advocacy and education, supporting community-based efforts to protect local kauri. For more information about the Forum and the Whangapoua workshop email [email protected]


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Arts

Taking a Rainbow for a Walk

By Ernie Le Heron

The New Zealand Artist Magazine in its latest issue No.15 (March/April 2016) contains a 4 page spread featuring some of the watercolour paintings of local identity, the late Patrick Greene.

On the cover is his painting of the local fi shing vessel “Kainui”, giving the Cormandel wharf a good nudge!

In issue No.16, there will be a similar sized article featuring the acrylic work of another Coromandel artist, Barbara von Seida.

A limited number of Patrick’s original paintings are now available for sale at Barbara’s Kowhai Watercolour Studio in Wyuna Bay Road.

Memories Of John Denver

By Susan Leaver

Memories of John Denver – An afternoon of nostalgic DVDs and environmental speakers celebrating the life of the late John Denver, 9 April, 1-5pm at Thames Community Centre, 609 Mackay St, Thames.

Admission free, but koha welcome.John Denver visited New Zealand many times in

the 1970s and 1980s, for concerts, and personal visits.He had a love of the earth and took an interest in the Coromandel mining.

What a lot of people do not know is that John wrote over 250 songs and in recent years was made the poet laureate of Colorado.

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Coromandel Art Group

By Lindsay Nicholls

The Art group have had a few exertions out and about the lovely peninsula. We had a lovely morning at Papa Aroha with views extending out seaward and beyond. We went to the lovely gardens and grounds of Ross with all its quirky little spaces...something for everyone to see and draw or paint. We will continue to enjoy the outdoors until the weather dictates otherwise. We are inside all of winter so it’s nice to be in open spaces. These little sketches and paintings become the groundwork for future paintings and we learn the art of observation. There are lots of lovely spots in nature but fi nding a paintable composition is what makes a good painting even better.

It is with sadness also we say farewell to another longtime member who has moved up north to be closer to her family. Val Boyd was one of the club’s earlier members. Val always chose watercolours as her only medium. Her love of dogs and fl owers were often portrayed in her work. She has not been at club for a year or so due to illness and we wish her well.

As we have now lost a few members, we have room for a few more to join us. We meet every Thursday at St Andrews Church in Rings Rd at 9am-12pm. A small fee is paid at each weekly attendance. We have members using water, pastel, pencil, oils and acrylics so there will be someone to help you if you need it. We welcome experienced artists as well.

Please contact Val on (07) 866 8911 for more details

Coromandel Community Arts Council – Hauraki House Gallery

By Chris Stark

Summer is over so they tell us. It’s always sad when the season is over but I think/hope we have a while to go before things turn cold.

This past summer has seen some wonderful exhibitions in the gallery. We started off with the wonderful display of works from our Mary Foreman. This was followed by the usual display of work by the Embroiderers’ Guild, the highly successful “Christmas Exhibition“, followed by “Six Loyal Coromandelians”. Next came the Coro Art Group, then Dee Moorhead and Raewyn Francis, “Canvas and Crimp” and we fi nished off the summer with the Easter Exhibition.

On a sad note of course we lost Barry Brickell. He has been such a big infl uence on the art scene for us all and I for one will miss his regular article in the Chronicle, as well as his cheery face about town.

Over the winter the gallery was used by Wintec for an 8-week horticulture course which was not only good use of the facility but enabled us to update our alarm system. If you’re thinking of breaking into the gallery anytime soon, I wouldn’t bother; the new siren will deafen you!

Bookings are already rolling in for next summer

so make sure you have yours in place, we don’t want anyone to miss out on their preferred time. If we have another successful year we are hoping to initiate getting the house itself fl oodlit.

Join us on Facebook and share us with your friends and the more people that come to see our exhibitions, especially those from out of town, the better for us all.

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Shirley enjoying Papa Aroha viewpoint

Coromandel Players

By Don Hughes

Watch out for our advertise-ment in the May issue of the Chronicle with fi nal dates and times for our next production.

We are currently in rehearsal for a play that sensitively, with touches of humour but also quite honestly, deals with one family coping with an elderly mother’s mental decline. The play, “Bothered and Bewildered”, is by British author Gail Young but transfers easily to New Zealand and, it seems, will be the fi rst performance “Down Under” ....quite a coup for the Coromandel Players.

Dates we are aiming for are 13, 14, 21 and 22 May with the latter date being a Sunday matinee. Read the May Chronicle for confi rma-tion.


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SportCoromandel Fishing Club

By Allison Brown

We have now had our “Classy Chicks” Competition. Wow, what a day! We had a really good turnout and I’m sure everyone who entered had a great day. The weather was fi ne except for a bit of wind which seemed to have no effect on the fi shing as everyone caught fi sh and some had really good catches.

The ladies who dressed up in theme starting with “H” were excellent and a lot of fun great ideas and costumes all worthy of winning: 1st Honey Bees: 2nd Hungover Hags: 3rd Hookers First Time (not what you think – they were fi rst time ladies hooking fi sh).

Prizes for the Classy Chicks weekend competition were as follows.

Heaviest Snapper – 1st 7.255kg caught by Margaret Burnie, 2nd 5.530kg caught by Naida Burrell, 3rd 5.314kg caught by Sandra Renata; Heaviest Kingfi sh –11.385kg caught by Nikki Stephenson; Heaviest Kahawai – 2.410kg caught by Yvette Storey; Heaviest Trevally – 1.255kg caught by Joss James; Mystery Weight – chosen @ 1.74kg the closest was 1.718kg won by Nadia Burrell.

Major prize – average weight, a travel voucher for $1,500 – average weight was 1.336kg closest was 1.375kg, won by Tania McNeil.

Congratulations to all the winners.Fish for the month of April is gurnard.

Fish of the month for February was kingfi sh and the $100 was won by Allen McNeil with an 8.850kg kingfi sh. Congratulations Allen, $100 coming your way.

Weigh-in for fi sh of the month and all fi sh for end of year prize giving – Max and Val Larsen’s ph (07) 866 7656 (sign now up at their gate) or Fish & Dive ph (07) 866 8797.

Here’s to tight lines and great fi shing. Next competition coming up will be “Take a kid fi shing”. Entry forms will be available at Wyuna Studios or Fish & Dive.

Email: coromandelfi [email protected]

Coromandel Croquet Club

By Judy Bronlund

We play croquet in the morning on a Tuesday and Saturday; on Thursday we play in the afternoon. If you would like to try croquet please join us; our lawns are in Woollams Ave. Visitors to Coromandel are welcome to pop in for a game. Autumn is approaching rather fast but this means that the temperature is just right to play croquet.

Contact Kaye (07) 866 8966

Coromandel Community Recreational Society Trust Waikato Events Centre (Community Swimming Pool Complex)

By Debra Attwood

The community pool will be closing soon if it has not already closed at the end of March. The weather this season has not been the best with a lot of showers and wind around in January and early February – this means that our swimmer numbers look like they will be down on last year. Let’s hope that we get a real summer next year.

By the new season opening we should have the pool painted as we now have the funding required. We would like to thank all the people who came along to support the pool throughout the year. A huge thank you to all of our volunteers who assisted in keeping the morning swimming times open. It is a big undertaking to get up at around 5am six days a week for six months to voluntarily open the pool.

If you are looking for a venue to hire for a day, night, afternoon our hall is available contact Debra, ph: (07) 866 7660, mobile 027 348 2400 or email [email protected]

Classy Chicks winning team Honey Bees

2828 Coromandel Town Chronicle April 2016

Sport continued

Coromandel Gymnastic Club

By Jessica Dziwulska

The Coromandel Gymnastic Club will be starting up again in the fi rst week of term 2 and running throughout terms 2 and 3 this year. Our coaches and committee members are busily preparing a great programme for you all and we are hoping to see some new faces as well as many returning gymnasts.

Our club is run by volunteers and we are always in need of help, particularly in the coaching department. If you think you might be interested in helping in this area, even if you have no gymnastic background, we would welcome you with open arms! The more coaches we have the more we can offer and the more children can attend our popular sessions. Full training can be offered to new coaches, either in-house or

through NZGymsports, which is a nationally recognised training programme, great for your CV and experience. All training will be paid for by the gym club in exchange for your time and coaching commitment to the club. If you are interested in helping out, but not making an ongoing commitment, we still have plenty of areas where we need help both, on the gym fl oor during sessions, and behind the scenes.

Our sessions will held on Tuesdays, in the Coromandel School Gymnasium, and the times are as follows: Juniors (4-7years) 3.45-4.30pm – $50 per term (8-10 sessions); Intermediates (7+ years) 4.45-5.45pm – $60 per term (8-10 sessions); Extension (invitation only) 5.45-6.15pm – $70 (includes participa-tion in the intermediate session also).

Junior sessions we work on skills such as balance, strength, fl exibility, coordination, fi tness, teamwork and confi dence and will utilise traditional gymnastic equipment (bar, beam, fl oor, vault). We will also be playing

games and participating in movement stories and adventures. This is a very fun orientated session.

Our intermediates will continue to work on their incentive awards, for which they learn to demonstrate profi ciency in a range of gymnastic skills. They receive badges and certifi cates for their efforts and can work their way through the levels.

Our extension group is offered to those ready for competition and advancement in their skill range. We will be working on basic tumbling and skills such as forward and back handsprings, walk-overs and rolls on beam. Flexibility, conditioning and strength are an important part of this session to ensure our gymnasts’ bodies are prepared for the skills they are learning.

We hope to see you all along soon. Please contact Jessica on 021 884 518 / (07) 866 8405 or [email protected] if you have any questions

Coromandel Swimming Club

By Debra Attwood

In mid-February we held our annual 24-hour swimathon fundraiser, a great team building exercise that sees all swimmers cheering on the others, especially our younger potential swimmers. The youngest was two years old and swam a few lengths with her mum and the oldest was in their 70’s. We had 63 swimmers who participated and many of our learn to swim children came along and surprised their parents with how many lengths they swam. Some of the highlights were Anna Stevenson swimming 202 lengths nonstop and Kendyl Short, who in November would not even put her head in the water, swam 40 lengths. Kendyl also raised the most money through sponsorship. Also we were very impressed with the six girls – Kaiya, Katie, Brooke, Stacey, Ella and Casey (the oldest is only 11) – who kept a couple of lanes operating throughout most of the night without too much complaining.

Overall results: we swam a total of 6544 lengths or 163.6km. Most lengths nonstop: Anna Stevenson 202. Most lengths in 24 hours: Kaiya Kerrison 650, Deveshh Bali 622, Anna Stevenson 412.

Thank you to all the people who sponsored our swimmers or made donations on the day. We have so far collected $3,346.50; with more money still to come in we are hoping to get the total up to $4,000. All funds this year are going toward painting of the community swimming pool. A great effort by all who participated; we look forward to next year.

Learn to swim classes have fi nished for the season. I would like to take this time to thank our hard-working volunteer instructors Debra, Michelle, Sarah, Karena, Latisha, Felicity and Ron. Without your dedication to our programme many children would not have the opportunity to participate in these vital life-saving swimming lessons. We are always looking for more instructors so if you feel that you would like to learn how to teach swimming and join our small group of volunteers, give Debra a call. Training is provided.

There has been lots of swimming in this last month with our club carnival, which was held in Whangamata this year. We took along a small group of 12 swimmers this year and they all competed extremely well, achieving many personal best times.

We are nearing the end of our season and we would like to thank everyone who has helped out through the season; you all help to share the load.

Check out our Facebook (Coromandel Swimming Club) page for more details about events and results

Coromandel Golf Club

By Peter Gray

Since the last article there have been a couple of outstanding performances. The Ladies’ BOPTV Pennants team had a great win over nine other Thames Valley Teams. The team of Eugene Weimer, Glenise Robertson, Gina Carr, Bronwyn Verner, Greta James, Philippa Medlock fi nished with a net aggregate of 416 from Hauraki with 432.The next round be played at Mercury Bay.

The fi rst round of the Handicap Pennants was played at Coromandel. Alan Beaver had an outstanding round, recording the only sub-100 net score of a fi eld of 40 players from 10 different club’s played over 27 holes. Darryl O’Keeffe also set the early “bragging rights” by carding a gross 70, net 58, 48 Stableford points off a 12 handicap – (not for long).

Club’s Strokeplay Championship was held in February. The Seniors’ (36 holes) Verner Family Trophy was taken out by Bruce Wallace (132), from Mark Burcombe (142). Ron Evans (143) won the Dudson Family Trophy for Intermediates (36 holes) from Colin O’Neil (144). Paul Kasper (98) won the Junors (27 holes) O’Keefe Family Trophy, from Dave Dudson (105).

The India Tyre Trophy (Stableford over 27 holes) was won by Graeme McGowan (64) from Colin O’Neil (60) and Ross Mudgeway (58). The fi rst round of the Laurie Olliff/Meat Pack had Darryl O’Keeffe winning the large tray with 42pts from Warren Taylor (39), Alan Beaver and Paul Kasper (38pts).

Sunday 13 March had the fi elding two Men’s teams, handicap pennants (at home), Prebble Cup at Te Kauwhata, the mixed Goldfi eld’s team at Tairua with the ladies also fronting up on the Monday at Hauraki for the Karin McGirr. A big thank you goes to all members that enabled the Club to fi eld full teams in all comps. The experience for members of playing on other courses with golfers from various clubs is worthwhile.

The Men’s Handicap Pennants fi nished a creditable 4th in a fi eld of ten clubs at home while the Goldfi eld’s Team struggled at Tairua but still are equal second to Mercury Bay with one round to play. The Men’s Div 4 Pennants Team have not been able to repeat their 1st round win in rounds 2&3, but have a great chance to get back on the winning list against Matamata at home on Sunday 20 March. The Prebble Cup team won its fi rst round, however, after going down in the second round the team does not progress.

The men are currently playing the Hekter Cup, best 2 of 3 rounds net. Alan Beaver has a handy lead going into the fi nal round. After Alan Beaver’s leading score of 99 at the handicap pennants, I was looking for a explaina-tion – play to age? – just a few years short!, weight for age? – needs to beef up a bit, nervous 99 – just not cricket – may be just those shorts!CalendarSunday 3 April – Championship Pennants Vs Matamata at Stewart AlexanderSunday 17 April – Championship Pennants Vs Walton at WaltonWednesday 27 April – Meat Pack/Laurie Olliff TrophySaturday 30 April – King Trophy (P)


RSA NEWSOur AGM was held at The Club on 12 March. The existing Executive were elected with Steven Walters being the only new committee member.

Recently we hosted 50 RSA members at the Club from Whakatane. A great evening was held culminating in a barbeque which received many compliments. Thanks to all for their efforts.

We now prepare for Poppy Day and Anzac Day. Poppy Day this year is Friday 15 April.

Anzac Day is on Monday 25 April. Please note there will be no Dawn Service this year.

The normal RSA and Citizens Service will be held at the War Memorial at 10 a.m, The Parade will muster at the Citizens Hall from 09.15 for pre-march coffee. Parade will form up at 09.45 to march to the War Memorial followed by refreshments at the Citizens Hall. The Club will then be open for Members and Guests.

The courtesy van will operate if a volunteer driver is available. Watch the notice board.

Contacts: Martin Edwards 866 8886 (Bowls) or Ian Franklyn 866 7138 (RSA)

BOWLING CLUB NEWSThe highlight of the Bowling Club’s year is the Seafood Tournament and undoubtedly this was again the case this March. The sun shone on the 112 bowlers all weekend and the greens ran superbly thanks to Eamonn Walsh our greenkeeper and his

Saturday night; high praise and thanks go to Irene Goss and her team for the catering over the whole weekend. There was much music, fun and laughter as greetings were exchanged between local and the many visiting teams and some superb bowling was enjoyed by the supporting friends and families. Prizes

both sections on Saturday, then the re-draw saw the top 14 teams play in section A and the bottom 14 play in section B on Sunday, with the top three teams in each section winning prizes. A visiting composite team was the two day overall winner and took out the Seafood trophy. Our Coromandel teams

Ken Toon, Philippa Medlock and Crackers (!) whose team showed how the game should be played!!!

Goss and Reg Wright taking the Men’s Pair’s title, runners-up Ernie Groucott and Paul Farrands. The Women’s Pairs title was won by Lindsay Nicholls and Dolly Welch, runners-up Sue McNeil and Sharan Rose. Good luck to all these winners and the previous title winners, as they compete in the Thames Valley Champion of Champions competitions.

A very important date in the calendar is the Annual General Meeting and this is going to be during May. Any Notices of Motion must be submitted to the Secretary by Friday 15 April and these will be posted on the board by 29 April. Voting forms will be available for the Executive Committee positions. As you know, our committed hard-working ex-president Martin has returned to the UK, so please give serious thought to exercising your voting right.

CCC will probably hold a Special General Meeting on Saturday 14 May requiring only 14 days notice, to bring it in line with the RSA and Bowling Club AGMs in future years.

Crackers, Ken, Philippa and Peter


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PUBLIC NOTICES THE COLVILLE COOPERATIVE SOCIETY is seeking expressions of interest from individuals or groups interested in operating a cafe in premises owned by the Society. A detailed business plan will be required. For more information please contact the Chairperson of the Committee of Management (Terry Look) at [email protected], or by post to The Colville Cooperative Society Ltd, Colville P.O.Box 25, Colville, 3547. Please submit proposals by 31/3/2016.

Bush Orchestra

By Vivianne Flintoff

I love New Zealand bush.Being in the bush enlarges meThe fragrance of the damp earth gives delightAs the tinker bell breeze plays with my skin as with the leaves above.

I am so very gladAndSo very grateful to be hereIn the bush.

But – what is that?Disappointment has settled on my shoulders.His cousin Sadness has entered my stomach.Why?


Every MondayBoot camp with Catherine Stephen at Coro Gym ................6amCoro Gym – Step/aerobics, Peg (07) 866 8635 ....................8amMahamudra Centre, guided meditation in gompa.......8.30-9amCoromandel Hikers’ Group, Hauraki House, Colin & Elspeth (07) 866 7137..............................................9amMonday Walkers, Irene 021 157 8408 .................................9amColville Social Services Collective, Colville Hall, (07) 866 6920 ..........................................9am-3pmKohanga Reo o Kapanga, (07) 866 8417 ......................9am-3pmCoro Gym – Sit and be fi t, Peg (07) 866 8635 .................9.30amCoro Gym – Fitness and Fun, Judy (07) 866 8637...................10.30amCoro Gym – Kick fi t with Christajo,155 Pottery Lane, 021 033 9329...........................................................5.30-6.30pmThump Boxing classes with Catherine Stephen at Coromandel Area School .....................................................................5.30pmShrinking Violets, Betsie (07) 866 7076 .........................5.30pmCoro Contract Bridge, Coro Ambulance rooms, Lyn (07) 866 8858 .................................................................7pmFour-part harmony singing, Sue (07) 866 8833.................. 7.30pmEvery TuesdayHomeschoolers’ gathering, Julene (07) 866 8005 ......................Mahamudra Centre, guided meditation in gompa.......8.30-9amColville Bay Pre-School, rear Colville School, (07) 866 8319................................................................9am-3pmCoro Walking Group, Ruth (07) 866 7246 ...........................9amColville Social Services Collective, Colville Hall, (07) 866 6920................................................................9am-3pmKohanga Reo o Kapanga, (07) 866 8417 ......................9am-3pmMusic and Dance, Elim Church- Preschoolers Dance Group, Dawn (07) 866 8150. .....................................................................9.30-11amCoro Ladies Golf, Peter (07) 866 7633 ................... tee off 10amYoga, Colville Hall, (07) 866 6612 ......................................10amCroquet, Woollams Ave, Judy (07) 866 8637 .................9.45amCoromandel Playcentre, Woollams Ave ...............10.30am-1pmNarcotics Anonymous meeting, 021 314 467 .................. 12 noon500 card session at the Bowling Club, (07) 866 8886 ...................1pmCoro Gym –Fitness and Fun, Judy (07) 866 8637 ................... 1pmCoro Cub Scouts, Scout Hall, Hauraki House, Abby Morgan (07) 211 9790..............................................4-6pm Ambulance training, Felix (07) 866 8279 ..........................7-9pm Coro Motorcycle Club, Star & Garter, John (07) 866 6776 ...........................................................7-9pmBadminton, school gymnasium, racquets available bring non-marking sports shoes contact Lorraine (07) 866 7606..7pmEvery WednesdayBoot camp with Catherine Stephen at Coro Gym ................6am Dharma Gaia, Meditation, (07) 866 7995 .........................6-7am Dharma Gaia, Sitting & Walking Meditation, (07) 866 7995................................................................7.30-9pm Coro Gym – Step/aerobics, Peg (07) 866 8635 ....................8amMahamudra Centre, guided meditation in gompa.......8.30-9amColville Bay Pre-School, rear Colville School, (07) 866 8319................................................................9am-3pmColville Social Services Collective, Colville Hall, (07) 866 6920................................................................9am-3pmKohanga Reo o Kapanga, (07) 866 8417 ......................9am-3pmCoro Gym – Sit and be fi t, Peg (07) 866 8635 .................9.30amCoro Gym – Fitness & Fun, Judy (07) 866 8637 .................. 10.30amCoromandel Golf Club – men’s, Hauraki Rd, Peter (07) 866 7633 ........................................... tee off 12.30pmScrabble Club, Joan for venue on (07) 866 7580 .................1pmCoro Tennis Club – club night, Gayle (07) 866 8063 .................. 4pmWing Chun Kung Fu- Hong Kong Style, Chi Sau Club 027 283 0773 .....................................4.30-8.30pm Running Group, meet at rugby club grounds.Mark 027 338 6697 or (07) 866 7660 ...........................5-6.15pmCoro Gym – Pump with Betty, (07) 866 8635 ..........5.30-6.30pmThump Boxing classes with Catherine Stephen at Coromandel Area School .....................................................................5.30pmYoga, Events Centre (behind info centre) $8, Jessica (07) 866 8405 ..................................................7-8.30pmDiscussion night-optional pot luck dinner, Mahamudra Centre, (07) 866 6851 ............................ dinner 6pm, meeting 7-8.30pmWalking & sitting meditation, Dharma Gaia Centre, (07) 866 7995................................................................7.30-9pmEvery ThursdayMahamudra Centre, guided meditation in gompa.......8.30-9amCoro Walking Group, Ruth (07) 866 7246 ...........................9amCoro Art Group, St Andrew’s Church, Val (07) 866 8911 .......................................................9am-12pmColville Bay Pre-School, rear Colville School, (07) 866 8319................................................................9am-3pmKohanga Reo o Kapanga, (07) 866 8417 ......................9am-3pmMeditation for Everyone, in Pyramid (behind Driving Creek Café) ..........................................10-11amTai Ji, Top Floor, Waikato Events Centre, Sol (07) 866 8971 ..........................................................10-11am

Coro Gym – Fitness & Fun, Judy (07) 866 8637 .................. 10.30amCoro Gym – Ukulele group practice for beginners, Peg (07) 866 8635Bowling Club Housie, Sharan (07) 866 7760 ..................from 1pmCoro Community Garden, Glover St, Louis (07) 866 8866 ...........................................................2-4pmService of the Word & Holy communion, St Colman’s church, Jocelyn (07) 866 7126 ..........................................................5pmCoro Gym – Kick fi t with Christajo, 021 033 9329...................5.30-6.30pmEvery FridayBoot camp with Catherine Stephen at Coro Gym ................6amCoro Gym – step/aerobics, Peg (07) 866 8635 .................8-9amColville Bay Pre-School, rear Colville School, (07) 866 8319................................................................9am-3pmMahamudra Centre, guided meditation in gompa.......8.30-9amKohanga Reo o Kapanga, (07) 866 8417 ......................9am-3pmYoga for everyone, Anglican Church Hall, Katie (07) 866 6612 ....................................................9-10.30amColville Services Collective, Colville Hall, (07) 866 6920 ..........................................9am-3pmCoro Gym – Sit & be fi t, Peg (07) 866 8635 ................9.30-10.30amCoromandel Playcentre, Woollams Ave ............9.45am-12.15pmCoro Gym – Fitness & Fun, Judy (07) 866 8637 ...................1pmCoro Tennis, Men’s night, Gayle (07) 866 8063 ...................4pmCoro Gym – Crazy Horse Productions, Natalie 021 048 9772 ......................................................... 4.15pmEvery SaturdayMahamudra Centre, guided meditation in gompa.......8.30-9amCroquet, Woollams Ave, Judy (07) 866 8637 .................9.45amCoromandel Golf Club-club play, Hauraki Rd, Peter (07) 866 7633 ........................................... tee off 12.30pmCoromandel RSA, Ian (07) 866 7138 (winter 1st, 3rd & 5th Sat only).......................................4-10pmSt Colman’s Catholic Church-mass, Rings Rd, Frieda (07) 866 7872 ............................................5pmPrayers for dead and healing, Mahamudra Centre, (07) 866 6851 ...................................5-6pmEvery SundayMahamudra Centre, guided meditation-in Gompa, (07) 866 6851............................................................10-10.30amElim Church Services, Rings Rd, Steve (07) 866 6900 .............................................10am-12 noonCoro Tennis Club-club play, Gayle (07) 866 8063 .................2pmPrayers for dead and healing, Mahamudra Centre, (07) 866 6851 ...................................5-6pmMonthly1st Mon – Coro Patchwork & Quilters, Ambulance rooms, Jill (07) 866 7484................................................9.30am-3.30pm2nd Mon – Friendship Group, Jocelyn (07) 866 71013rd Mon – Coro Patchwork & Quilters, Ambulance rooms, Jill (07) 866 7484 ....................................................... 9.30am-3.30pm3rd Mon – Alzheimer’s Carers’ Group, Retirement Village Hall, bring plate & koha, (07) 282 0453....................................................10.30am1st Tue – Coro Motorcycle Club general business John (07) 866 6776..........................................................7.30pm2nd Tue – Coromandel/Colville Cmty Board, Council Chambers, (07) 866 1001 ........................................................................... 9am2nd Tue – RSA, club rooms, Ian Franklyn (07) 866 7138 ..............2nd Tue – Public Trust, Harcourts, 0800 368 620 ...........by appt1st Wed – Coro Embroiderers’ Guild, Ambulance Station, Jill Wilson (07) 866 7484 .................................................10am-3pm1st Wed – Lions Dinner Meeting, Ambulance Rooms; Pres. John Rabarts (07) 866 8068 ........................................6pm2nd Wed – Garden Circle, ph Julie Jensen for venue, (07) 866 7546........................................................................1pm3rd Wed – Lions Business Meeting, Ambulance Rooms; Pres. John Rabarts (07) 866 8068 .............................................7pm4th Wed – RSA Women’s Section, Club rooms, Loes Beaver (07) 866 8053 ..............................................1.30pm2nd Thu – Coromandel Writers’ Group, Barbara (07) 866 8299 ......................................10.30am-2.30pm 4th Thu – Coro SeniorNet, school music room, Loes (07) 866 8053 ..........................................................1.30pm3rd Sat – Luncheon Ladies, Lorraine (07) 866 8144 ............... 12pm1st Sun – Coro School of Mines & Historical Sty/Museum, (07) 866 8711 ................................................................................ 4pm1st Sun – St Andrew’s Union church service, Rings Rd, (07) 866 8633 ...................................................................................10am2nd Sun – Christ Church service, Tiki Rd, Barbara O’Reilly (07) 866 8299 ................................................. 10am2nd Sun – Young Eagles, Tiki Rd, Lisa (07) 866 2055 .............. 9am3rd Sun – St Andrew’s Union church service, Rings Rd, Hilda (07) 866 8633 .................................................................... 10am4th Sun – Christ Church service, Tiki Rd, Barbara O’Reilly (07) 866 8299 ................................................. 10am5th Sun – Christ Church/St Andrew’s share ........................... 10am

Coromandel Town weekly and monthly meetings

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360 Discovery Ltd 7

A Taste of Matarangi 15Ann Kerr-Bell – Natural Medical Centre 6

Castle Rock Cafe 4

CILT 12

Combined Clubs of Coromandel 29

Coro Gym 26

Coromandel Cabs 5

Coromandel Construction 13

Coromandel Garage Ltd 23

Coromandel Marine Engineering 19Coromandel Marine Farmers’ Association 25

Coromandel Open Studios 3

Coromandel Plumbing (1986) Ltd 6

Coromandel Property Maintenance 24

Coromandel Quarry Ltd 22

Coromandel Refrigeration 11

Coromandel Superette & Stationers 27

Driving Creek Railway 2

Gaia Decorators 3

Harcourts 16-17

James and Turner 22

James Drainage ‘97 Ltd 14

Llandem Consulting Engineers Ltd 4

Lynley Ogilvie – massage therapist 24

Mana 20

Papa Aroha Engineering 20

Peninsula Electrical Services Ltd 11

Purnell Jenkison Oliver 18

Richardsons Real Estate 8-9

Rob’s Small Motor Repairs 4

Scott Revell Building Contractor 11

Scott Simpson MP 14

Steelcraft Ltd 13

Success Cafe 19

Tangiaro Kiwi Retreat 10

TCDC 21Thames/Hauraki Health & Disability Resource Centre Trust 5

The Hauraki Taxation Service Ltd 10

The Lighthouse Studio 26

Waitaia Nursery 5

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Then I notice -The violin bows are gently moving across leafy treetops.The bellbirds play percussion and tui the brass.The grey warblers the woodwind and the violas run down the stream. But where are the cellos?There must be one cello!

The white batton beckonsI respond to the invitationRaise my arms and voice – The orchestra is complete.

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