Mural Marathon Kim Gibson

Thirty metres of wall, eighteen litres of paint, hundreds of paint brushes combined with 43 children taking part at varying times and only two days to complete….the Maniototo Pool Mural project was the equivalent of an ART MARATHON!!!

“A massive congratulations to every child who took part, your commitment and dedication shone through. We asked you to put your love of the

Maniototo into this project and the result was mind blowing! Be proud of what you have achieved.”

The visual imagery in the mural was generated by the youth themselves at a recent workshop; they started with the theme ‘Maniototo’, a black vivid and a big white sheet of paper. It is reassuring to see that the uniqueness and beauty of the Maniototo resonates in our younger generation. The mural is a direct reflection of the environment they live in. Head into the playground to check it out for yourself.

The magic our highly talented and skilled tutors Maxine Williams and Aroha Novak brought to the project gave it the professional touch. We are extremely grateful

to have had the opportunity to work with them. A huge thank you to the entourage of helpers on the day as well.

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MANIOTOTO COMMUNITY CUP Denise Baddock

A huge thank you to all the community leaders who organised their teams for the Burn 729am/87.9fm Community Cup held on Sunday the 19th of November at the Naseby Recreation Ground. Clear blue skies, sunshine and warm temperatures graced the afternoon of fun and challenges as the teams went head to head vying to take out the cup. 

The challenges included ball and discus throwing, locating and naming selected roads and street names in the Maniototo and Naseby township, a Museum visit with items of interest to decipher the ‘said’ object. Also included was a construction module where the teams had to make a ‘guy’ (scarecrow) and a sensory activity where you had to smell items and name i.e. herbs or feel objects concealed in bags. The relay at the end of the day took in a circuit of the domain doing various activities  along the way such as  balancing, crawling under canvas and eating Moro bars.

Geraldine Dowling keeps her balance at the 2018 Maniototo Community Cup.

Superstar volunteers Wilson Wahrlich and Karen Munro.

Winners Team Patearoa/Styx. Back row: Lochie Elliot, Jimmy Becker, Shane Lyon, John Falconer and Lee Pickford. Front row: Lauren Reid, Ana Alexopulos and Reef Becker.

…article continued on page 7

Georgia Gillespie and Phoebe Hore.

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FORWARD PLANNING - December 2017

January 2018Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday31NEW YEARS EVEPatearoa CommunityBBQ (pg 3)

1 New Years DayOmakau Races

2Omakau Races

3 fCrockery Bob’s Sale (pg 4) fPateroa Quiz Night (pg 4)

4 5 6

7Hayes Engineering open day (pgs 13,14)

8 9Waipiata Grandmothers Triples (pg 3)

10 11 12 13Pool Party 2pm-4pm

(pg 3)

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

28 29 30 31

The next edition of Positively Maniototo will be February 2018 edition

(content cut off 20th January 2018). Phone Amie on 027 264 3766 or

email: amiepont@gmail.com

kerbside Collection Ranfurly, Naseby

Blue lid bin (glass only)Red lid bin (household rubbish)Yellow lid bin (plastic and paper)

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday31NEW YEARS EVEPatearoa Community BBQ (pg 3)

1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8Naseby working bee (pg 4)

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10Christmas in Oturehua (pg 3)

11 12 13Business Breakfast (pg 18)

14 15 16

17Gimmerburn Xmas catchup (pg 3)

18 19Food Bank drive (pg3)

20 21 22 23

24 Christmas eve 25 Christmas day 26 Boxing dayClay Target Club open day. (pg 3)

27Maniototo Rodeo (pg 10)

28 f Steptoe Auction, Naseby fOpen Garden Tour (pg 13)

29 30Naseby Book Sale (pg 3)

Ranfurly Swim Lessons. Holiday programme. (pg 4)

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Thank YouBessie Pearson would like to thank friends and neighbours for cards, gifts and messages for her recent birthday.

WAHRLICH DIANA HELEN (Didi)

Neville, Tracey and Ron, Steve, Mark and Donna, Judith and John, Pauline and Chris, Wilson and extended families wish to thank everyone for their kindness and support following the sad passing of Didi, a much loved wife, grandmother, great grandmother and friend.

Sincere thanks for your attendance at the service and your expressions of sympathy.

To those wonderful friends who visited us and sent flowers, food, cards, messages and the help we received at this sad time we offer our heartfelt thanks.

Special thanks to Dr Vern Smith, Dr Sarah Jordan and the wonderful attention given by the Nurses, District Nurses of the Dunedin, Dunstan and Maniototo Hospitals.

Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of our appreciation.

Maniototo Toy LibraryOpening hours are now every Sunday  11am  and to arrange additional opening hours please phone Jamee Howell on 0274 736 941

Naseby annual Book SaleNaseby Information and Craft Centre are holding their annual Book Sale at the Naseby Town Hall, December 30th 10am to 2pm.

If you have any inquiries where to leave any books for the sale for collection please phone 444 9512.

FRIDAY TRIPLESFun afternoon Friday Triples 3pm Ranfurly Bowling Club. New bowlers welcome. All enquiries to 444 9474.

Presbyterian Church Services Rainbow Kids Break Up10th Dec at 10am in Ranfurly Communion 17th Dec at 10am in Ranfurly Naseby Carols24th Dec at 7pm in NasebyChristmas Eve Candle Light Service24th Dec at 11pm in Ranfurly Christmas Day Service25th Dec at 10am in Ranfurly

Gimmerburn Christmas Catch UpDate:  Sunday 17th December

Time: Midday onwards

Venue: Gimmerburn Hall

Pot luck lunch. Please bring own drinks, plates and cutlery. All past and present residents are welcome. Great time to catch up with your neighbours after another busy year.

CHRISTMAS IN OTUREHUA The Oturehua Community Christmas BBQ will be held at the Oturehua Domain on Sunday 10th December at 4pm. Newcomers are welcome and encouraged to come along. Bring your own salad to share, a chair and drinks. Catch up with your neighbours and meet all the new people in the district.

Patearoa Community BBQPatearoa Community BBQ, is on Sunday the 31st of December, 5pm at the school. Food provided. $5 per adult or $10 per family. Bring your own plate and cutlery. There will be a lolly scramble for the small children.

Ranfurly Pool NOW OPENBurn729am/87.9fm Pool Party -  Saturday 13th January 2018. 2 - 4pm. Pop this date on the calendar kids and enjoy a great afternoon of fun, games, activities and music at the pool.

Clay Target Club Open dayMoa Creek Clay Target Club Boxing day shoot, Open Day starts 1pm. Grab a few mates and enjoy a days guaranteed shooting. Free afternoon tea. Ammo available (bring firearms licence).

Enquiries or directions, contact Owen Williamson 444 9492.

Waipiata Grandmothers TriplesWaipiata Bowling Club Grandmothers Triples Tournament. Tuesday 9th January at 1pm. Entries to Kris Carey (03) 444 9107 by 7th January please.

A&P SHOW RAFFLE NIGHTThe Horticultural and Industrial Division committee are running a raffle night this coming Friday (8th November) from 5pm at the Ranfurly Hotel.

Raffle donations can be left on the day at the hotel, left at Maniototo Area School office on Thursday (7th) or can be collected on the day by Sarah Paterson (Ranfurly area) by calling 444 9716.

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Ranfurly Swim LessonsCentral Otago Swim School is coming to Ranfurly Pool in 2018.

Holiday Programme22 - 26 January 2018, 9.30am-1.00pm

School-age levels. Minimum numbers required.

Term 1 LessonsBabies and preschool lessons on

Wednesdays from 1pm.School age classes to be confirmed.

For updates, check out Council’s website www.codc.govt.nz/pools or

facebook.com/centralotagodistrictcouncil Bookings essential. Enrolment forms will be supplied, and must be completed and returned to confirm your booking. All children must have a parent/caregiver onsite for the duration of the lessons.

Contact (03) 440 0680 or email centralswimschool@codc.govt.nz.

WORKING BEEThe Naseby Development Trust is undertaking a big push to clear as many of the cycling/walking trails that were affected by the recent tree felling in Naseby Forest.

If you enjoy the forest tracks you can come along to an-other working bee on Saturday December the 8th, 9am – 12.30pm, meeting at the Swimming Dam.

Contact details if necessary Adair Craik 021 309 439

Pop Up ShopA local Pop Up Shop is open until Saturday the 9th of December from  10am - 4pm  daily (beside Ranfurly i-site).

Crockery Bob’s sale Crockery Bob’s sale is on Wednesday the 3rd of January at Patearoa Hall, 10.30am.

Patearoa quiz nightKick the brain into gear at the Patearoa Quiz night on Wednesday, January 3rd at the Patearoa Hotel. Teams of 4-6 members.

Registrations to Sandy Sullivan at history@xtra.co.nz . Entry fee $5 per team member. Raffles will be on sale, donations of goods for the raffles will be gratefully received.

NEW MEMBERS ENCOURAGEDThe local Maniototo Ceramics Group meets at 10.30 am every Monday in the Arts Centre in Reade Street (Ranfurly).

If you’d like to attend please come along and join in. Contact Colleen on 444 9443.

Piano WantedLooking for traditional wooden piano in good playable condition.

Please call Diana 03 444 9051 or 022 313 5010

Farm work wantedTom Johnson of Gimmerburn would like some casual farm work over the Christmas period, can start immediately and work through until the end of January.

Contact Tom 444 9771.

Flatmate WANTEDFlatmate to share with one other. Phone 021 942 882.

vehicles for Sale1995 Mitsubishi FTO and 1993 Mitsubishi 4WD L200 Ute. Phone 444 9515

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DAVE GIBSON and the team in Central Otago wish you all a very special Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

We have enjoyed meeting with you during 2017. This has been a busy year that has seen many changes. Our o�ce of AWS Legal pride ourselves in our commitment to your legal requirements, whether in a general nature or in the varied and specialised �elds of law that are required.

We take this opportunity to wish you all a healthy and happy summer holiday period, and look forward to working with you again in 2018.

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bark up resultsOpen Men’s1st Gareth Finlayson and “Stella”2nd Hamish Wilson (Bubba) and “Roger”3rd Jack Gladstone and “Ned”

Open Women’s1st Stacey Hore and “Beam”2nd Ngaire Barton and “Posh”

Best Team1st Andrew Hore and Jimmy Becker2nd Charlie Hore and George Black3rd Jack Gladstone and Stacey Hore

Best BarkAndrew Hore and “Monty”

Best Pet Dog1st Macy and Leo Finlayson and Marche Hodgson and “Mist2nd Haylee Carter and “Bo”3rd David Hore and “Posh”

Best Human Bark1st Macy, Leo and Marche2nd Haylee CarterHighly Commended Clint Gallagher

Many thanks to all our loyal sponsors of this event.

Meet and Greet evening On behalf of the Maniototo St John Ambulance Committee, our ‘Meet and Greet’ evening held on 8th

November was very successful and well attended.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank those who attended and thank our guest speakers for the evening, Constable Jaco Pieterse (Police) , James Hazlett (Chief Fire Officer RVFB), Glenis Crutchley, (Team leader - Maniototo St John), John Mulholland (MHS Ltd  - Director) and Geoff Foster (Manager - MHS Ltd) for their informative presentations, it was well received and very much appreciated. The committee will be holding more such evenings in 2018 involving other community groups and services.

Secretary Maniototo St John - Denise Baddock

Constable Jaco Pieterse. addresses the ‘Meet and Greet’ crowd at the St John Ambulance rooms last month.

spent recently with Ewan Mason at the site spraying and weeding the transmitter enclosure will also assist with the quality.

To all the farmers and tailing gangs who entered the 6 week Burn Tailing Shout through Oct /Nov thanks for your entries. Six 24 packs were delivered to the O’Neils, S. Weir, Jopp, Geddes, A Weir and McDiarmid tailing gangs and enjoyed. On behalf of the Burn team, a  huge thank you to this year’s sponsors Mark and Nikki from the Waipiata Country Hotel. Your sponsorship was very much appreciated.

Apart from the stat days, Christmas and Boxing Day and the 1st and 2nd of January 2018, we will be broadcasting live throughout the festive season here on Burn. Keep us up to date for upcoming events and happenings throughout the area. The team here at Burn would like to thank all our advertisers, supporters and listeners for 2017 and would like to wish the Maniototo community and visitors to the area a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year for 2018. Time to bid you farewell from the Burn team for 2017. Happy holidays to one and all.

For all your advertising requirements, packages are available at reasonable rates and tailored to suit your needs. To get your community message or event on air or in print media, contact us here Burn.

Burn729am/87.9fm email: burn@scorch.co.nz 444 9729 / 027 287 6729

‘Positively Maniototo’ email: amiepont@gmail.com 444 9493 / 027 264 3766

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Burn 729am/87.9fm Denise Baddock

Well, a very busy November throughout the Maniototo has drawn to a close, with plenty of activities and events on the calendar to keep most of us busy and entertained. Firstly what an awesome mural now gracing the east wall of the local pool. All those involved in the designing and painting of it need to be complimented and congratulated. It’s bright, colourful and depicts the Maniototo perfectly.

As seen on the front page, we had another awesome day at Naseby for the 2017 Community Cup Challenge. Our ‘Santa’s Grotto’ in conjunction with the late night shopping in Ranfurly, was well attended by 33 families. Upcoming events to keep in mind the Maniototo Rodeo, Maniototo Garden Tour and Omakau races. After the Christmas break we will hosting the Burn Pool Party on January 13th, check out the details on page 6.

Apologies to our listeners at the beginning of the month for our broadcasting and sound quality dipping and fading in and out. The signal and quality of it was compromised due to the blustery conditions at the time causing several wiley old willows in full leaf close to our transmitter site interrupting the path between the station and site. Maintenance was needed to resolve the issue and hopefully you have all noticed the difference, as, with assistance from the Otago Power Arborists from Palmerston. Two willows have been felled and one trimmed. Sincere thanks and appreciation to Brian and Wendy Kearney for allowing this to happen. An hour

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Each member tagged took the scarecrows they had constructed with them, at the end of it the creations certainly looked worse for wear, some missing limbs, stuffing and even a head or two.

Congratulations to  Patearoa /Styx   for taking out this year’s cup challenge with 243 points, second  was  Naseby  (231) and  Kyeburn/Danseys  were came third (228.5).

Unfortunately Waipiata/Kokonga did not field a team this year, and Ranfurly’s team due to illness and work commitments disbanded at the last minute, but a ‘Random’ team was made up on the day and thoroughly enjoyed participating.

Next year is the Wedderburn community’s turn to host it. It will be our eighth and final year of competitions. 

Hopefully a date in October is a better choice of time in 2018, as November proved hard for team organisers to get numbers together as a lot of people were away or involved in other activities.  

Thanks to all the team members who participated. To Marilyn, Eric and members of the Naseby community who organised the event and assisted on the day, Ewan for his sound equipment and technical expertise and all those who attended.

It was another awesome Burn 729am/87.9fm Maniototo Community Cup!  

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Visit from the vet

Family and community (Whānau tangata) is one of four core principles of Te Whāriki, our early childhood curriculum. These principles are the foundations for curriculum decision making and guide every aspect of pedagogy and practice of our teaching team. Recognising that the wider world of family and community are an integral foundation for learning during the early childhood years is key to our practice.

At Maniototo Kindergarten, we value and build on the knowledge and experiences that children bring with them to kindergarten. We recognise that children learn and develop best when their culture, knowledge and community are affirmed and when the people in their lives help them to make connections across settings.

Welcoming visiting experts to kindergarten is one of the ways in which we celebrate our connections with the community. We especially welcome input from our kindergarten whānau and families.

Recently Louis’ dad and Blue Cross veterinarian, Michael Lilley (below) brought some x-rays to kindergarten for us to have a look at. One x-ray showed a dog’s leg bone which had been broken and another x-ray showed the same leg after it had been fixed with metal pins. A third x-ray showed a variety of utensils from the vet clinic. Michael also brought along the utensils which the children identified in the x-ray.

Children learn through play: by doing, asking questions, interacting with others, devising theories about how things work and then trying them out and by making purposeful use of resources. As they engage in exploration, they begin to develop attitudes and expectations that will continue to influence their learning throughout life.

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Louis: I’m going to be a vet and do all Dad’s work fixing animals. I’m going to be a vet and a fireman when I grow upJess: The vet fixes the animals. X-rays show your bones in case there is a broken oneCharlie: The vet looks after sore catsIsla: He showed us the fixing things and the scissorsSam: The vet looks after the animals when they are sick on my farmBriar had a question about the x-rays: Is that what’s inside my body?

We wish to extend a big thank you to Michael for taking the time to come to kindergarten to share his knowledge and resources with our children.

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year everyone!

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Buttons & Daisies Karen Wilson

For all your repairs and alterations to garments, general clothing, bridal and prom wear, curtains and more.

Bespoke children’s wear (speciality in ‘smocking’), novelty items, memory quilts and giftware. Please ring for further details.

Phone: 444 8380 Mobile: 021 179 74418 Fraser Avenue, Ranfurly

COUNTRY CRICKET Philippa Pope

The Stewart McKnight Trophy Game between Otago Country and Dunedin was played on Sunday 26th

November at the Oturehua Domain.

It was good to see plenty of Maniototo (and Oturehua) lads in the Country side – Reuben and James Pyle, Sam Pringle and Sam Blakely. Otago Country have only ever won the trophy once since its inception. This year they scored a good innings total of 260 in 50 overs. Hopes were high over lunch but the thunder and lightning eventually led to a downpour early in Dunedin’s chase and the game had to be abandoned. Players from both sides were glowing in their praise of the wicket. It is greatly admired as a ground by all levels of the cricket fraternity as a venue.

The guests were also glowing in their praise of the lunch – so well done to all those who helped Julie and her team. (Almost $500 was raised for the swimming pool account). Big thanks to Peter Ryan too for giving a lot of his time to getting the irrigation pump operating again, after the winter floods rearranged the creek bed and damaged the pump.

The Primary School year 7 and 8 team have had 3 wins out of 3 on the Oturehua ground this season so far! We are now away for the last 3 games of the pre-Christmas season.

Upcoming Games: Dec 9th Maniototo A 12 noon Dec 16th Maniototo A 12 noon

The domain is looking (and playing) like a million bucks at the moment. Thanks to all those who contribute to grass cutting etc.

Call Adair on 027 267 2537

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HATCH HOCKEY 2017The Maniototo boys (Hayden Becker, Max Hore, Hayden Clarke and Billy Dougherty) who represented Central Otago in the Under 13 Hatch Team at National Tournament in October would like to thank the

following local businesses for their support for their season: 

Maniototo 4 Square, Blue Cross Vet, PGG Wrightson, Maniototo Junior Hockey Club, Ranfurly Hotel and McLarens Transport.

Many thanks also to the local community who supported our raffles and other fundraising ventures.

Raffle results:  STIHL Linetrimmer: James Preston, Swandri Shirt: Ken Gillespie

The boys had a great tournament finishing 17th/24th, which was the best achievement of  CO teams at this tournament.  The team finished with two losses (both on the first day to knock them out of top 16), two draws and four wins.

The boys would also like to thank Coach Tina Becker who gave up so much of her time to take boys to practices in Cromwell, pre-tournaments and Nationals.

Waipiata Country HotelOwners Mark and Nikki welcome you

Friday Night $10 Special

Sirloin steak and chipsSnapper and chips

(both served with salad)Gourmet pizzas

ph 444 9470

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✾ Baby Gifts ✾ Gift Vouchers

✾ Wedding Tokens: Horseshoes, Garters

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✾ Breast Care Service Monday - Friday 9am - 5.00pm and Saturday 10am - 2pm

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Hayden, Billy, Hayden and Max with their team mates.

Hamish Crossan OFF TO SWITZERLANDPositively Maniototo has shared the amazing journey of young Hamish Crossan in a previous edition and is happy to share Hamish is heading to Switzerland in January to attend a camp for young transplant recipients aged between 8-15yrs. He will be skiing for a week in Anzere and also competing in the world transplant winter games. On top of that Hamish is going on his own, but being accompanied by his liver specialist from Starship Hospital who is going as a medic on the camp. Hamish will be away for ten days. Have a blast Hamish!

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Christmas decorations, goods, and an assortment

of stocking filling gifts for the children.

A great range of gifts for everyone in stock!Especially for the holiday makers, we have a small

range of golf, bowls and swimming equipment.

Come on in for delicious ice cream and lollies!

Happy Holidays!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

to all our valued customers from the

staff at

More Than Books

Alan, Sandra and Jo at Maniototo Pharmacy wish you all a happy Christmas and New Year and

want to thank you for shopping locally.We are open Monday to Friday 9am

to 5.30pm except for Public Holidays, when we are taking a break too.

NEW STORE! NEW LOCATION!7 Mitchell Street

RanfurlyOpen 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday

9am - 12pm Saturday morning

Phone: 444 9008

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Late night shoppingThe Maniototo Business Group is pleased to report that another fantastic evening was had in downtown Ranfurly on the 30th of November, kicking off the festive season in true spirit.

There were little ‘extras’ at the contributing businesses such as tailored menus, port and wine tastings, face painting and, of course, Santa’s Grotto run by Burn 729am/87.9fm.

Every purchase made went into the draw for one of two gorgeous hampers created by donations from local businesses to the total value of over $500. Congratulations to Carmel McDonald (purchase made at Maniototo Paint and Hardware) and Suzy de Louw (purchase made at Maniototo Four Square). Congratulations ladies!

The Maniototo Business Group would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Here’s to a busy visitor season for local business!

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Photo by Grant Sheehan

Marvel at a fully operational 20th century engineering workshop and 1920’s villa...

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Rewire on a hayes roast coffee, enjoy our café delights and gift shop.

Open Garden Day�ursday December 28th, 2017

10am-5pm.Hyde, Middlemarch

AND Shingly Creek Station on SH 85.

11 beautiful gardensDevonshire teas, raffles and stalls

Tickets, booklet and map $10Tickets are available from

More Than Books, Challenge Ranfurly, Naseby Store, Kissing Gate café and some gardens.

Enquiries to: Noela - 027 447 943 OR Jo - 027 601 1100

Maniototo Garden Club Fundraiser.

Proceeds go to local Charity.

Holiday eventsIf you’re visiting the Maniototo, welcome! There’s lots for you to enjoy. Something for everyone. Also check out page 14 for more ideas. Our local information centres (Ranfurly i-site and Naseby Information Centre) can help with further information. Also, to our local residents, perhaps these holidays is a chance for you to explore closer to home if you haven’t already. We really do live in one of the best places in the world. Have fun!

Happy Holidays

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Things to doManiototo Community Public Library at 15 Caulfield Street in Ranfurly is open Monday to Friday: 11.00 am - 4.00pm. Central Otago and Central Lakes District cardholders can use their cards at any local district library. Reciprocal membership is available to visitors who will be in the area for 1 month or less and who are members of another New Zealand library.

Additionally, there is a Lilliput Library at The Practice, Ranfurly on 9 Northland Street available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is a book exchange system

where you can take a book and return to any Lilliput Library in New Zealand (the world even). So no need to replace immediately if you don’t have a book with you. The holiday period will be a high use time so, frequent users, please keep an eye out if it needs re-stocked. Thank you.

Galleries And Museums The Ranfurly Art Deco Gallery welcomes visitors over the Holidays. Open 10am - 3pm, 7 days a week.

Donation entry. Large groups or bus tours please contact Karen Munro 03 444 9814 or 027 454 2021.

The Practice, Ranfurly features a wide selection of local, Central Otago and NZ works. Open 7 days. Visit Facebook or www.thepracticeranfurly.com.

Naseby early Settlers Museum is open Wednesday to Sunday 10.30am - 4pm.

Hayes Engineering Rebecca Reid

Ingenious, innovative, inspiring

MARVEL at a fully operational turn of the 20th century workshop where millwright and engineer Ernest Hayes invented labour-saving devices for farmers under the slogan ‘durability before cheapness, first cost last cost.’

This enduring family business, E. Hayes and Sons, became famous for their perfected wire strainer design in 1924 but also turned out windmills, standards and gates, rabbit smokers, cattle stops, spinning jennies, wheel clamps and more.

Nine Hayes children were brought up at this site, once known as Echo farm, where a series of fascinating mud brick buildings, gardens and quirky Hayes contraptions are revealed.

Ernest’s wife Hannah, initially pedalled her bike through Central Otago’s desolate landscape in her long skirts to get orders for the business – a tale that stops many of today’s visitors to the Heritage New Zealand cared for property in their tracks.

Come and visit, take a guided tour of the workshop, ‘Big house’ and gardens, re-wire with a Hayes roast coffee, browse the gift shop and taste some delights from Hannah’s Kitchen.

To see the workshop come to life, roll up at one of the following operating days over summer: January 7, February 4, March 4, and April 1, 2018.

Cost $20 per person, children under 15 and Heritage New Zealand members free.

For contact details see advert on page 13.

OTHER IDEAS f Maniototo International Curling Rink is open all

summer. All ages and stages are able to have a go at curling. Call 444 9878.

f Naseby Forest has some of the best mountain biking around. Naseby Information Centre can help with details and maps.

f The Golden Progress Mine walk just out of Oturehua (Reef Road) takes you to an old poppet head, tailings, a small stone hut and a dam.

f Have you sat in the make-shift train in the Ranfurly i-site (Ranfurly Railway Station) which takes you back in time through the history of Ranfurly township?

f Also, behind the Ranfurly Railway Station and the Ranfurly Art Deco Gallery is the Maniototo Lions Vintage Tractor Museum.

f Explore the Otago Central Rail Trail and, along the way, you’ll be taken on a tour of the solar system!

walkways meet further up the Sowburn at the Gallaway Bridge (approx. 2 kms) and provide the opportunity to easily walk both the east and west sides.

East Side WalkStarts at the ‘top’ bridge and finishes at Dykes Dam (approx. 2.5km). Much of this walk is on what was once an old water race built by the gold miners. Chinese gold miners also lived on this side of the Sowburn and there is evidence of their shelter.

West Side WalkAlso starts at the ‘top’ bridge. It is a slightly steeper gradient but provides magnificent views over the Maniototo Plain. At the Gallaway Bridge, join the East Side Walk to Dykes Dam for wonderful swimming holes.

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Suction Tanker, Pond Stirrer, Excavator

SOWBURN WALKWAY (Courtesty of the ‘IN AND AROUND PATEAROA’ brochure available in i-sites).

The popular Sowburn Walkway follows the creek from the town centre to the foothills of the Rock and Pillar Range. Along the way there are historic points of interest as well as restful water scenes and expansive landscape views. Three different tracks make up the Sowburn Walkway.

Bridge to Bridge WalkBetween the township bridge (known as the ‘bottom’ bridge and the ‘top’ bridge), this track follows the Sowburn and it is a flat, easy walk of approximately fifteen minutes. At the top bridge there is a walk on either side of the river - ‘east’ and ‘west’ walkways. These

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Out and about

The Naseby Athenaeum recently made a presentation to Maniototo Health Services (for the rebuild) of $10 000! Pictured L-R Rex George, Valerie Smith, Kath Thomas, Kay Dunn, Sheryl Edwards, Marilyn Swinbourn, Phil Smith, Eunice McMillan, Dawn Lowien, Stuart Patterson and Trevor Lowien.

Maia McDonald and Zoe Simpson all set up at the Maniototo St John Penguin and Youth camp held last week.

Rural Art Deco Maniototo committee members Karen Munro (Chairperson) and Treasurer Robin Moore with Diane Paterson after her farewell afternoon tea at the gallery. Diane and her husband Errol have moved to Mosgiel. Diane contributed greatly to Rural Art Deco Maniototo Inc (Art Deco Festivals) and Project Maniototo (a community and economic development project funded by Internal Affairs), Positively Maniototo and much more.

Jae and Jenny McDonald at the Maniototo Gymkhana at the Ranfurly Showgrounds in November.

Molly Jo Munro enjoys Ranfurly pool opening for the season.

Ladies get their instructions before tee off at the Maniototo Golf Club Cockesses Classic in November. Everyone was a winner on the day. All 63 players, no matter what the score, took home a prize and a bonus raffle or two. Thanks to all the wonderful sponsors and people involved with the organising and running of the tournament. The weather played its part on the day, with temperatures in the mid twenties, the course was in immaculate condition, the food on offer top notch, some great scoring and loads of fun in the sun had by all. Sadly, no one managed to win the 4 x 4 vehicle on offer for a hole in one on No2.

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Naseby Xmas decorationsThe Great Naseby Xmas ‘Decorate Your Place’ competition is on again for 2017. Open to all residents, cribbies and businesses . Winners notified on the 17th of December. Come on Naseby - lets get lit up like a Christmas tree! This competition is proudly sponsored by Kay and Stephen  your Maniototo Travel Brokers.

Join Stephen and Kay for their monthly traveltalk on BURN 729AM/87.9FM on

Tuesday 12th December - 10:15amThank you for your support during 2017.We wish you and your families a safe and

Happy Christmas and New Year.

Ph: 444 9132 or 027 522 2389kayd@travelmanagers.co.nz or

stephend@travelmanagers.co.nzApproved Travel Broker of Travel Managers Group Ltd

We appreciated everyone who came along to support us and for joining in on the fun. Your wonderful comments and encouragement spurred us on to the end. There was fun, laughter and memories made.

We hope to continue strengthening our Arts community, securing a healthy future. Strong creative talent and skills shown by the children is encouraging for the Maniototo Arts Council.

Our next AGM is in March next year, if you have an interest in culture and creativity this may be the group for you. Come along and check it out, you don’t have to be an artist.

None of this would have been possible without the support from the following sponsors and groups. Thank you for trusting us to make it happen.

Thanks to: Maniototo Promotions Fund ,Community Trust of Maniototo, Creative Communities Funding Scheme, Lions Club of the Maniototo, Rural Art Deco Maniototo Inc, Southern Victorian Charitable Trust, St John Youth, Central Otago District Council and Foodstuffs South Island Community Grant.

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MANIOTOTO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Keep an eye out for a new publication in your letterbox which could save you and your family’s lives.

The Central Otago District Council is a member of the Otago Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group which is a consortium of local authorities, emergency services and other key

stakeholders working together to help build resilient communities.

The Council is responsible for delivering emergency management activities within the district that contribute to the joint initiatives of the group. CODC shares an Emergency Management Officer with its neighbouring authority Queenstown Lakes District Council.

A new publication will be sent to households and available at selected outlets which will include evacuation information, zones and routes, assembly points, inundation and flood zones, civil defence centres and tactical site maps. All information is specific to the Maniototo.

Keep this resource in your emergency kit. In times of emergency, the Central Otago District Council will provide as much information to our community and visitors as possible through a variety of channels, including our website  www.codc.govt.nz and on Facebook  www.facebook.com/centralotagodistrictcouncil.  Maniototo’s Burn (729am/87.9fm) radio station is a great way to stay in the loop and to hear the latest local information.

Create your family’s emergency plan and ensure your survival kit is up-to-date so you are prepared no matter what.

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Trade You, Trade Me ... Trade It For Always ... That’s The Way It Should Be ...

Mario wanted to swap his automobile for a different one. So he put a message on his Facebook page advertising his interest in swapping his car for someone else’s and eventually chose to trade automobiles with Luigi. Luigi lived in Christchurch and his car (“Knight Rider”) was worth about $3,000, but this did not deter Mario who lived in Cromwell and whose car (“The Delorean”) was worth closer to $8,000. And so the swap was made.

A few days later, Luigi called Mario to advise him that Knight Rider was security for a $10,000 debt that his mum owed to a finance company. Mario’s registering the change of Knight Rider’s ownership had automatically alerted the company, who had in turn issued a letter to Mario’s mum, demanding full and immediate repayment of the loan. Furthermore, under the terms of the loan, the company had the right to seize Knight Rider and if they chose to do so, Marion would have no recourse against the company, Luigi or Luigi’s mum.

Fortunately, Luigi was prepared to reverse the swap and Mario’s parents’ lawyer was able to convince Mario that doing so would be a wise move. Mario got The Delorean back and lived happily ever after.

So here are a few basic rules of thumb to follow when acquiring a second-hand vehicle:

1. Always, always, ALWAYS……get your lawyer to do a thorough PPSR search

2. If the vendor doesn’t provide you with a vehicle’s registration number – BE WARY!!!

3. Make sure the stuff you’re buying actually exists – i.e. go and look at it

4. If you have even the slightest quiver of an inkling of suspicion – RUN AWAY!!!

5. If it sounds too good to be true......IT IS!!!

Jeremy Callander @ Checketts McKay Law LimitedPublished with permission from Mario and Luigi (not their real names).

Checketts McKay Law Ltdare now operating from their

Pery Street office.

Please call the office on 444 9060with your enquiries or Jeremy Callander on (03) 445 9251

Community Response Plan

NASEBY // RANFURLY // MANIOTOTO PLAIN

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POLICE UPDATE:It is almost the start of the holiday period and I thought it would be a good time to remind ourselves to be safe out there on the roads and around home.

Alcohol and driving:The start of the holiday period also means the end of the working year for some and, with that, social events like Christmas parties and work functions.

A timely reminder that there should be no reason for you to drive if you think you had too much to drink.

All the licensed premises in the Maniototo area should have a courtesy coach available. If you are not sure whether you have had too much alcohol to drive, be safe and take the courtesy coach home or arrange to be picked up.

It is encouraging to see that most people are starting to realise that it is not OK to drink and then drive, although there are still a few out there who are rolling the dice.

You will eventually get caught!

Seatbelts:It is satisfying to see that most drivers are wearing their seatbelts, although there are still some who think that it is not necessary when driving only a short way. Make them click, no matter how short the journey!!

Speed:Every year during school holiday periods and long weekends, the speed tolerance gets lowered to 4km/h. This will again happen over the coming holiday period. Drive to the speed limit and the conditions and get there safely.

School Buses:In the previous edition of Positively Maniototo there was a small information advertisement relating to speed around school buses. Remember the saying: “It’s 20k either way”.

You have to slow down to 20km/h when passing a stationary school bus dropping off or picking up children. It is not good enough to slow down to 50km/h or even 30km/h.

Suspicious Behaviour:During this time there is also an influx of holiday makers in the Maniototo area. Be vigilant and look out for any suspicious activity or vehicles in the area, especially if you know someone is away.

Stay safe out there and have a great Christmas and New Year.

STAY POSITIVE!Merry Christmas and here’s to a brilliant 2018 from the team at Positively Maniototo. Thank you everyone for your contributions (content, editing, delivery and distribution) over the year. You all rock!

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Merry Xmas to all our customers and best wishes for 2018

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Summer is rapidly approaching – tailing mostly finished and weaning just around the corner. FECRT (faecel egg count reduction tests) are a great tool to ensure that the drench that you are using is working effectively and to help make educated decision.

FLY!! Those green and brown flies are rapidly making their presence known! A fly lifecycle from egg laying until adults who can lay eggs is only 15 days (during winter maggots pupate and burrow into the soil until temperatures increase and the lifecycle can take a lot longer), there are lots of options for control and prevention and it is always better to be organised and prevent a problem.

Remember it is barley grass season – they can be found in feet, noses, eyes, ears and throats and make for very unhappy dogs. Check dog’s feet, between their toes and ears on a regular basis especially after exercise in long grass, and if you have a long haired dog clipping them is a great way to reduce barley grass infections.

Enjoy the coming holiday season, time with family and friends and the warm weather. We are looking forward to seeing you all in the New Year.

Stuart Road

Ranfurly

Ph 444 9615

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RSA news The Maniototo RSA would like to thank members, Ranfurly Hotel proprietors Barry and Leonie, the hotel staff and all those who supported us in providing prizes and buying raffle tickets at our recent fund raising evening at the hotel.

Special thanks must go to Ewan Mason and Heather McKinley, Lorraine Cheyne and Joe and Margaret Lockhart for providing special prizes for a seperate raffle.

Winners were Joe and Margaret Lockhart (Christmas hamper), John McMillan (wool jersey) and Charlie Mulholland (deck chair).

Funds raised are going towards installation of two new flagpoles at the cenotaph. We are humbled by, and grateful, for the support we receive from the Maniototo community and we thank you all very much.

Naseby StoreAfter nearly three years running Naseby Store, it is with mixed feelings that I advise the Store has been sold and will have a new owner as of 15th December.

A huge welcome to Paul Bishop, welcome to the Maniototo, to Naseby community and to Naseby Store.

It was always my plan to run it for two to three years and it will be four days short of three years when Paul takes over. I have loved being a shopkeeper and will definitely miss the daily contact with so many people. My plan is to join Eric in retirement, maybe ……

Paul has exciting plans for the space and I wish him every success in his venture.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the many many people who have been great customers over the last three years and urge them to continue to support our precious Naseby Store.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and wonderful holiday season.

Marilyn Swinbourn

A Word from paulHi, I’m Paul and I’ll be your new Naseby store owner/operator! Originally from England, I have been living in Mosgiel for the last 14 years, working for the Dunedin City Council.

However, the clear, dark skies of Naseby have encouraged me to pursue exciting opportunities in following my passion for astronomy whilst also contributing to a unique community. I anticipate that, by autumn 2018, I will be operating guided night sky tours to the public to showcase the splendour that Naseby’s night sky has to offer … so watch this space!

I’ll be taking over the store on Dec 15th and I look forward to meeting you all soon – please call in for a chat.

Naseby Store December HoursMonday to Thursday9.00am - 1.00pm and again 4.00pm – 5.00pm

Friday and SaturdayAll day - 9.00am - 5.00pm

Sunday10.00am – 4.00pm

From Boxing Day until after New Year9.00am – 7.00pm daily

January hours to be announced.

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CLACHANBURN COMMENT November has been hotter and drier than usual and we are all looking for a decent rain. The heat has brought on the flowering and the roses are in full bloom, earlier than in some years.

Here, in a large garden, we try to stay ahead of the game, and by that I mean to look ahead and say to ourselves, for example, the roses will be flowering soon so we must weed the garden and make sure it is up to the mark before visitors will be walking around that area. Also be observing the roses for white fly, aphids and mildew, so far so good.

Likewise in a large garden it is hard to keep on top of every weed, so I was very interested to hear Fiona Eadie, who is the head gardener at Larnach’s Castle, talk to our local Garden Club last season. She focused on garden maintenance, and was explaining her method of 123, which I had never heard of as such, but here it is – your main garden which for most of us is around the house let’s call it number 1 and weed it, then move to number 2 garden, and then back to number 1, and then progressively move on to another garden but always back to 123. Her point is that if you have say 10 different gardens, and always go from 1 to 10, and nothing in between you will never get on top of all the weeding, but by concentrating on the ones closest to the house, and then moving outwards, and then coming back before moving outwards again that in time you will.

Since her talk we have been following this principle and we think we are achieving what she was talking about. Then by following up the weeding with mulch will help keep the weeds down and keep moisture in the ground too.

Knowledge shared is knowledge gained. Today, a gardening group from Australia visited and gave me their latest newsletter with this sub title, and how true it is. One of the best things about garden visitors is sharing a little knowledge and gaining a whole lot more.

Margot has raised the height of the lawn mower to prevent the grass from burning off, and uses the grass clippings as mulch around the shrubberies, but always keeping the grass away from the tree trunks and plants. She spreads it thinly as she goes.

May I remind you of the Garden Club‘s Open Day on the 28th December and this year it is on the Strath Taieri, in and around Middlemarch, and is always a terrific day out. See page 13 for more details.

Happy Christmas wishes to all readers.

Jane

TRAVELLING WRITING DESK Naseby Museum

The Reverend James McCosh-Smith, M.A, B.D. was the first Presbyterian minister in the Mt Ida Parish, remaining there for thirty-six years when old age forced him to retire to Blackstone Hill area. His parish included Styx, Upper Kyeburn, St. Bathans and Oturehua. The Reverand once stated he covered an average of forty miles (70km) every week and had to have a quiet reliable horse as he composed the majority of his sermons while driving. His wife, Jane, accompanied him as often as family duties allowed. Both were highly regarded by all denominations throughout the district and further afield. One of Rev. McCosh-Smith’s passions was astronomy. He was involved with setting up a site, in Naseby, for Lieutenant Crawford of the British Expedition to view the transit of Venus 9th December 1874, unfortunately it was cloudy on the night.

Rev. McCosh-Smith graduated from Aberdeen University and it appears that he was also well regarded there by his friends as they presented him with a travelling writing desk (January 1871) prior to him and Jane leaving for Naseby. Some of their descendants are still in the Maniototo. The writing desk is on display in the museum.

Fashion FundraiserResults of Friends of The Hospital Raffle from the Night of Fashion and Fun held in October:Maniototo 4 Square Voucher  Diane JamiesonHair Studio Voucher                Moire McAtamneyFairy Down Quilt                      Kay DundassBlack Forest Cafe voucher      Claire Mulholland

Jenna Huddleston, Diana Smith, Kelly Smith and Joan Pringle (obscured) were the models for the evening.

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POSITIVELY MANIOTOTO MONTHLY BUSINESS DIRECTORY

ilhore@yahoo.co.nz

Locally owned and operated in the Maniototo. Casual workers also available so, if you need help

on the farm, call now for a quote.

Sue Williams Registered Financial Adviser FSP116012

021 712 606suel@ibal.co.nz

Tim Moore Registered Financial Adviser FSP383966

027 555 8797tim.moore@ibal.co.nz

who are we?We are a locally controlled and operated

insurance broking companyPhone: 03 477 7321

FARM INSURANCE, VEHICLES,HOME AND CONTENTS

With over 20 years in the Industry, we can help. Call us for advice.

Our point of di�erence is ‘SERVICE’,Our ethos is ‘TEAM’

Who are we?

MCERMining &ConstructionEquipmentRepairs LtdHeavy equipment repairs & servicingComponent overhaulsHydraulic RepairsElectrical repairsMobile weldingPhone: Paul Bain 027 253 1137, 03 489 7317or mcrepairs@xtra.co.nzWorkshop: C/o Hyslop Rural, 28 Bell Street,Outram

Servicing the Maniototo and Ida Valley

Rural and lifestyle fencing services.

Phone Reon on 027 231 3170

Tracey 027 654 1977 or Karen 444 9814 Sarah 444 8284Maniototo Hospital 444 9420Amie 444 9993 or 027 264 3766Sheryl 444 9776 St Hilda’s Church, Ranfurly

The BudgetYour community calendar + a few extras! 10 Pery Street, Ranfurly

burn729am@scorch.co.nz444 9729

WHAT’S ON BURN AND WHEN

7.50am weekdays / 9.20am weekends9.30am, 11.30am and 3.30pm weekdays 10.30am, 2.30pm and 5.30pm weekdays 12noon - 1pm weekdays7pm - 9pm Mondays6pm - 8pm Tuesdays6pm - 8pm Wednesdays and 9am - 12 noon Sundays6pm - 8pm Thursdays8am - 9am Sundays9.30am Sundays6pm Friday nights and after midday Saturday and Sunday

Road Reports, Cancellations & Water Notices Top of the hour 6am - 10amWaipiata Country Hotel Weather Updates Top of the hour 6am - 6pmNews Updates Top of the hour 6am - 6pmNaseby Store Birthday Calls Central Otago Sheep Handling Buy, Sell and Swap Vet Centre Community NoticesThe Country with Jamie MackayMonday Night MemoriesVincent George Travel 70s & 80s Music:Country ShowRock ShowCombined Churches ChoicesMcLarens Sports Round UpThe Hits Weekends

MONDAYSRanfurly Karate Club: Pilates: Monday Night Memories:

TUESDAYSManiototo Ladies Golf:Steady As You Go Classes:

70s & 80s Music:

WEDNESDAYSThai Chi:Catholic Women’s Fellowship:Line Dancing:Maniototo Bridge: Pilates:Country Show:

THURSDAYSPilates:Rock Show:

FRIDAYSCatholic Women’s Fellowship: Ranfurly Playcentre:Indoor Bowls:Ranfurly Bowling Club:

SATURDAYSManiototo Golf:

SUNDAYSManiototo Toy Library :Presbyterian Church: Rainbow Kids. Naseby Golf: Catholic Church:Choices:Country Show:

Maniototo Arts Centre, 6-7pm. All new and graded members welcome. Contact 444 98316-7pm, MAS Maniototo Learning Centre. 6 - 7pm. Contact 021 165 4872Burn 729am / 87.9fm 7-9pm, 444 9729

Club competition. Tee off 11am. Contact 444 964010.30am, Maniototo Stadium Rugby Club Rooms. Call Joan 444 9629, Karen 444 9814 or Maureen 444 9493Burn729am / 87.9fm. 6 - 8pm

Classes 10 - 11am. Maniototo Arts Centre. Inquiries 444 9985Op Shop. Open 10.30am - 4.30pm. Contact Francie on 444 9243 Arts Centre @ 4pm. Contact 444 96127pm Wallace Memorial Rooms. New members welcome. Call Ang on 444 9231 MAS Adult Learning Centre. 6 - 7pm. Contact 021 165 4872Burn729am / 87.9fm. 444 9729 from 6pm

MAS Adult Learning Centre. 6 - 7pm. Contact 021 165 4875Burn 729am. 6pm - 8pm. 444 9729

Op Shop. Open 10.30am– 4.30pm. All welcome. Contact Francie on 444 9243 9.30am-12noon. Call Jenny on 021 158 46981:30pm. Flat shoes to be worn and $2 required. All welcome.2pm, everyone welcome to ‘have a go’

Tee off 12.45pm. Contact Barry for details on 444 9809

1.30 - 2.30pm - Pipe Band Rooms, Ranfurly. Contact Jamee Howell 027 473 6941.10am Family Church Service at Ranfurly Presbyterian Church. For details - Call Ro on 444 4700Club Competition. 12.30 Tee off. Contact Carol 444 9949.5pm Mass, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stuart Road, Ranfurly8am – 9am. Burn729am/87.9fm9am – 12 Noon. Burn729am/87.9fm

For all notices placed in Buy, Sell & Swap, Live and Community Notices for individuals or groups, a gold coin donation would be very much appreciated (other than community groups who already make an annual donation). Thanks

Maniototo Spinners Plunket Playgroup Te KakanoBusiness Breakfast Garden Club St Hilda’s Anglican Church

2nd and 4th Monday 1st Monday2nd Wednesday3rd Wednesday1st Thursday 1st Sunday

10am – 3pm 10am-12noon From 10am8am - 9am 7.30pm 10.30am