Phone / Fax (09) 432 0209. email - [email protected] ... · 18 December 2008 Bream Bay News Page 3 Phone the Bream Bay News 432 0209 or email: [email protected] if you

1967

* SECURITY DOORS

* INSECT SCREENS

* SHOWER DOORS

* BLINDS

* AWNINGS

* WARDROBE SYSTEMS

AffordableQuality

Regular Bream Bay Service

PH: 438 945234 Albert St WhangareiDiv. Shadelite Industry

Phone / Fax (09) 432 0209. email - [email protected] 027 432 0070 Postal Address - RD 2, Waipu 0582. 18 December 2008

AMAZING LOCATION ! IN ANY LANGUAGE ! Langs Beach

MACKYS REAL ESTATE LTD MREINZ.

14 MegaPixels2272x1704

24 MegaPixels2272x1704

Just across road from an excellent beach,

where swimming, snorkelling, fishing, diving,

water skiing are all popular.

Great views along the beach, and also out

across Bream Bay. Hen & Chickens and Sail

Rock take centre stage.

1001m² with an existing large garage.

Flat section with all services to site.

No covenants

This codul be yours.

Dream no longer - act today !

.For Sale $1,050,000

www.bayleys.co.nz/182038

Christine BirssM 027 235 4323

B 09 431 5415

[email protected]

Celebrating Christmas at theUretiti rubbish depot

Where will hislast resting place be?

Dave Wilde, supervisor (on the left), and Troy Keogh his summer time assistant put together this Christmas tree with all its decorations from recycled items dropped off at the Uretiti rubbish depot. “Dave has really cleaned up this place”, said Troy Using old tyres he has built a terraced garden alongside the exit with plants brought in by members of the public. He rescued a rustic style garden seat somebody dropped off and set it up to one side of the big rubbish bins. “Instead of waiting in the car Mum can sit there and watch while Dad empties the trailer”, said Dave. There is also a bin people can rummage through for recycled clothing, some partly full paint tins he is saving

sets, old tables and chairs, a bucket of lily bulbs, an old chemical toilet, a garden spray pump, some concrete garden ornaments.“Some people can’t afford to buy all this stuff,” says Dave

“I have lived in Ruakaka for 41 years and I don’t think I will be living here for terribly much longer. What I want to know is

place will be”, said 77 year old Ben Wortelboer during question time at the Whangarei District Council presentation on the draft 2008 Ruakaka Structure Plan held at the Ruakaka Recreation Centre on Wednesday 3

December. Planner Leigh Joffe said that he had marked a site for a new cemetery on the original version of the Ruakaka Draft Plan 2008. This was on land owned by Bruce Cann at the intersection of One Tree Point Rd and the road leading up to the Takahiwai Quarry. He said this location, on slightly sloping land, a short distance outside the proposed new town centre and with a view of Mt. Manaia was an ideal place for this public facility. However, the Whangerei District Councillors had decided to take the cemetery proposal out of the draft. Councillor Phil Halse explained, “The cemetery manager told us (the councillors) that there is still plenty of room at the Maunu Cemetery. If we want to have one at Ruakaka then this is something the community will need to get behind.” The council has given the public until February 18 to make comments on the draft Ruakaka Structure Plan, several copies of which are available at the council service centre at Takutai Place and which can be

Ben Wortelboer

More on the Ruakaka Structure Plan - Page 9.

Bream Bay News Page 2 18 December 2008

EDITORIAL

The next publication date

of the Bream Bay News

will be Thursday

15 January Deadline for all copy

is Wednesday7 January at 4pm.

Marilyn

ROLY BROWN CONTRACTING

Agricultural Residential SecurityRetaining Walls Pole Driving

Sub Division Cattle Yards RotarySlashing

Phone : ROLY 4320109 or 0274 984385MARK 025 984386

Ph ( 09 ) 432 1047Secure, dry storage24hr monitored security2**2 modern units 6m x 3m, 3m x 3m, 2m x 3m options

Short or long term rentalSecurity fence and gate Household, holiday, commercial7 Day Access ( 7am – 7pm )

50 COVE RD. WAIPUPH/FAX: 09 432 1047 MBL: 021 432 135

WEB: www.breambaystorage.co.nz Email: [email protected]

*22 UNITS IN A RANGE OF SIZES *CLEAN, DRY, SAFE *SECURITY FENCED & CODED ENTRY GATE

*COMPETITIVE RATES * OPEN 7AM - 7PM DAILY *CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN WAIPU BUSINESS AREA

This Issue:Page 3 ...... Opening of the new shops at Marsden Cove.

Page 4.........Letters

Page 5.........Christmas parcels bring smiles. e

Pages 7 .......Log trucks tip over

Page 8........ . Bream Bay College page

Page 11......Masonic lodge makes a donation to Bream

Bay Schools

Page 12. .......Tartan in the Park at the Caledonian Games

Pages 17 .......Beadmaker Karen Irwin sets up a new

studio in Ruakaka.

Page 18.....Obituary - Georgie Gardner

Page 19......North Island IRB competition at Waipu Cove

Page 20......The Bream Bay Sports Awards.

Page s 24 & 25.. Trades and Services advertisements.

THE BREAM BAY NEWS

is published by Bream Bay News Ltd.• Address :RD 2, Waipu• Ph (09) 432 0209 • Fax: 432 0209• Mbl: 027 432 0070• email: [email protected] Editor: Marilyn CoxAccounts: Tuella Eves Production: Geoff Spencer Advertising design: Karen GordonPrinter : Printcorp .

It’s interesting how tough economic times have actually brought some new developments to Bream Bay. The Carters mill in Whangarei is sending more timber through our port because closure of two mills in the middle of the North Island, has resulted in increased production there. Northpine is retrenching at its Silverdale processing plant and bringing most of its timber processing operation to Waipu to make

Development Ltd. has built a new shopping complex at Marsden Cove to try to attract more sales of residential sections there.On the other hand the Northland Steel Products factory in Waipu has laid off staff, Goldpine has decided to put its planned roundwood production plant on hold for the time being and there haven’t been many situations vacant adverts in the Bream Bay News lately. It’s hard on young job seekers. My niece Kristy, who

this publication, tells me that many of her friends have

hope things pick up in the New Year.Someone gave me the Season’s greeting the other day – May all your news next year be good news. I replied that I supposed it would be the usual mixture of good and bad. Does anybody believe news when it is all good? I have known a few people who were very nearly saints. Thankfully they all had some small human failings. Most people, events, developments are mixture of good and not so good. That’s what makes it

all endlessly interesting. On Saturday morning I went down to the opening of the new shopping complex at Marsden Cove. I had to admit that with the sun shining, the water sparkling and lots of upbeat people around it was a pleasant place to be. I might even take some of my Christmas visitors down to the café there for a coffee. On Sunday morning I spent a couple of hours at a working bee with the Coastal Care Trust in the dune land alongside Paradise Shores in Ruakaka. Two helicopters

the contrast. The vision the Coastal Care Trust has for this piece of dune land is that it remains a wilderness area with exotic weeds eradicated and its natural native vegetation restored. Its lovely in there when you look

clusters of tiny cream blossoms. Another place to take my visitors to.

Places to take your visitors to

Grant McLean

Stock Agent for Bream Bay

All aspects of stock sales including: • dairy beef • bobby calves • store cattle • live export heifers• sheep • pigs • supplying stock for slaughter

Ph 021 7758 48 mbl.432 0329 Hm.432 0454 FaxEmail: [email protected]

Also caters for small block holders.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

To all Bream Bay News advertisers And to all our readers.

We appreciate your support

Bream Bay News Page 318 December 2008

Phone the Bream Bay News 432 0209 or email: [email protected]

if you know about something interesting happening in Bream Bay

It was just a little cannon and it took a few minutes for the wick to burn down but when it went off it made quite a noise. Whangarei Mayor

the cannon to announce the opening of the new shopping complex at the Marsden Cove Marina on Saturday 20 December. Speaking at the opening ceremony Leigh Hopper, Managing Director of Hoppers Developments Ltd., said building a retail centre before lots of houses were built at a development was a bit “back to front.” However because of the slow real estate market his company had decided to build the shopping complex in the hope it would help to generate site sales. Mr. Hopper said, the 12 shop complex “is not large” and had cost “about 3 million” and had been “future proofed” as more shop space could be added at the back and /or another storey could be built on top. He said this was “the best example I have ever experienced of building anything in New Zealand.

quick.”Resource consents had taken just six months and the council’s building inspectors have been “extremely co-operative.” “It comes down to a level of trust I have not experienced with other councils.”

WDC “very co-operative” ways Leigh Hopper Mr. Semenoff replied that he thought Mr Hopper had, “That old Kiwi can – do attitude that pioneered this country.”“Hopefully now we have a Tory government we can get resource consents through even faster. This country has suffered through a back - log of resource consents and it costs a lot of money to make things happen.”“Six months to get a resource consent. I think we can improve on that.”Some of the businesses to move into

liquor outlet, a First National Real

with a marine broker, a beauty salon,

The Whangarei Coastguard also has a new base there.

Right: Eight year old Jayden Szekely of Whangarei blocks his ears in anticipation of the cannon going off.

Bottom right. Mayor Stan Se-menoff lights the wick

Coastguard gets a new home

The keys to a new marine rescue resource centre, part of the new marine service and retail centre

Saturday. Hoppers Development Ltd. have made land available at a peppercorn rental and Northport donated $40,000 towards the new facility. Other

Company, Atlas Concrete and Golden Bay Cement but $30,000 is still needed to complete the building. “If anyone is wondering what to get their husband for Christmas, can we suggest a $95 annual subscription to the Coastguard”, said Jon Moore, CEO of Northport and a member of the Whangarei

free rescues and use of the Coastguard radio system.

messages about boat trips they are making. If they don’t leave a message to say they have returned at the time they predicted a Coastguard radio operator volunteer will check if they are safe. The Whangarei Coastguard has never had a home

before. The rescue boat spends two weeks up in Whangarei in a shed at McRae’s boat building yard and then two weeks at One Tree Point, previously on the front lawn of a private residence.

new centre is complete, fundraising efforts will concentrate on purchasing another rescue craft so boats can be permanently held at both locations.

Members of the Whangarei Volunteer Coastguard team outside their new marine rescue resource centre, from left: Jon Moore, Graeme Alan (Rescue boat manager), George Roberts


LETTERS

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ARE VERY WELCOME

in the Ruakaka Shopping Centre or at The Thistle in Waipu.

THE NEXT PUBLICATION DATEof the Bream Bay News will be Thursday, 15 January

The deadline for all copy is 4pm on Wednesday 7 January .

It was the Angel Gabriel who said unto the

you’.As the Festive Season gets ever closer, thoughts turn to holidays and trips to the beach.Some, lucky enough to own holiday homes or baches, will spend several weeks relaxing along our special waterways. Along with their family and friends, people may well be taking along their pet dogs or cats.And this is where the heavenly signs come in.The Angel Gabriel may have been a bit star - struck, but for the last few days my mission has

“ nunc dimittis”, but “ no dogs”.Once again, dogs on beaches will continue to be either totally banned in Wildlife Refuges like Ruakaka or Waipu, or banned between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm. from December 20th to the end of February 2009.

wonderful summer), I was employed by Environmental Northland to patrol the beaches of Bream Bay. From the Mair Rd carpark, by

the south. I also visited Mangawhai as well, last

refuge of the highly endangered Fairy Tern.Going on the positive feedback, it seemed to be a success. Families with small children appreciated the presence of a ranger, whose main role was advocacy, but who had the power,

Bream Bay has many natural and conservation values, and of course, many recreational values too. People go to the beach to brush up on their

and to generally relax. Then there are the kite-boarders, the horse riders, land yachts, and people who can legally drive bikes and cars along the beach.

that there is hardly any space for the wildlife

people turned up!Now there are times when it is almost as dangerous to cross the beach as it is to cross the road.The police have said they will make their presence felt, but don’t hold your breath, Better to hold your child tight before there is a repeat of the tragedy when a young girl was mown down and killed on a west coast beach last year.So, will it be another glorious Summer? Will the different codes clash along the littoral?Cars versus family groups, dogs versus rare bird-life, kite-boarders versus waders, horse-riders versus rabid greenies, dogs versus me!No doubt all will be revealed.I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a blessed Xmas and a safe and happy New Year.

Gerry BrackenburyBeach Ranger For Environmental Northland

There are times when it is almost as dangerous to cross the beach as it is to cross the road.

KEY TO HOPESUICIDE PREVENTION OPENING DOORS TO RECOVERY

0508 435 728CRISIS HELPLINE & RESPONSE TEAM

IT’S OK TO ASK FOR HELP

If in need call this number or take this notice to a Counsellor, Doctor or Clergyman and Ask for HELP

This little girl waiving to the audience from on stage at -

man, not Paige Aukett as we named her in the last issue of the Bream Bay News. Apologies to both Niamh and Paige. However it is such a cute picture that it is good to have an excuse to publish it for a second time.

Sorry for the wrong name

Christmas Trees

at Bream Bay Tyres, SH1Near the new roundabout.

Proceeds to Bream Bay St John

Perhaps not all readers realise that now and for the next four months is the breeding season for our shore birds, especially in the Ruakaka and Waipu estuaries. These two areas are designated Wildlife Refuges and

dogs, no horses, and no vehicles! It’s also the time when summer migrants such as

all the way from Siberia and Alaska! Apparently some beach users are not aware that in a refuge the beach is no longer a highway! It doesn’t matter whether the tide is in or our or where the high water mark may happen to be, the space within the boundaries of the refuge is protected. So please everyone do keep to the rules and understand that it is impractical to fence off the entire refuge. Obviously birds cannot read so they will nest where they will. Remember they and their chicks have to come down to the water’s edge to feed.Already we have lost several nests as a result of disturbance and, seemingly, a pair of oystercatchers and their chicks were bowled on Ruakaka Beach the other week. Sadly fairy terns are on the brink of extinction and it may not be long before the New Zealand Dotterel joins this list. Even the once ubiquitous oystercatcher is declining in numbers. Is it too much to ask that with so much beach and dunes in Bream Bay and beyond for everyone to enjoy, we reserve just a little space for our birds to

feed roost and rear their young in peace. After all nobody needs to disturb them. Find somewhere else to walk or play. Remember extinction is forever.

Margaret HicksRuakaka

Please give our shorebirds a break.

Contact The Bream Bay News Ph 432 0209

or email:[email protected] you know of something

interesting happening in Bream Bay


Corner Sime and Kepa Roads, RUAKAKA

HOLIDAY HOURSClose Wed 24th Dec 4.00pm Re-open Mon 29th Dec 7.30amClose Wed 31st Dec 4.00pm Re -open Mon 5th Jan 7.30am

Congratulations Keith Allan of Keith’s Property Maintenance.

WINNER OF THE ULTIMATE PORTABLE SPORTS GRILL

VALUED AT $499.

All purchases of $100 plus of GIB product from our store throughout the month of November went into a draw for this prize.

One of the most enjoyable jobs Phil Paikea of the Bream Bay Community Trust gets to do each year is to hand out a number of Christmas parcels to local individuals and families who need a bit of support at this time of the year. “It’s good to see the smiles they bring to people’s faces”, said Phil. “We live in a great community.”

on behalf of the Lifepoint Church in One Tree Point. The church gained sponsorship for the food baskets from a number of local business

Tomato, Mark Zeilstra of Z Electrical and Paul Wortelboer of Wortelboer Motors as well as the Waipu timber mill, Northpine and the companies Watties and Sanitarium which donated tins of fruit and packets of breakfast cereal.

rice, pasta, tinned tomatoes and fruit as well as some yummy speciality Christmas stuff” said Angela.

jobs, some have had a death in the family.”

Christmas baskets bring smiles to people’s faces

Staff members of the Bream Bay Community Trust receive the Christmas baskets from sponsors and representative of Lifepoint Church. Pictured from left: Phil Paikea of the BBCT, sponsor Wayne Henare (Big Tomato), Sue Rudman of the BBCT, Angela Zeilstra of Lifepoint Church, Simon Currie pastor at Lifepoint Church, sponsor Mark Zeilstra (Z Electrical), sponsor Bruce Martin of A1 Homes and Michelle of the BBCT.

BREAM BAY MEDICAL CENTRE PH.: 4328 060CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR HOURS

Open Usual Hours 8.30am - 5.00pm except for the following

Thursday 25 December - CLOSEDFriday 26 December - CLOSEDSaturday 27 December - OPEN 9am - 12 middaySunday 28 December - CLOSED

Thursday 1 January - CLOSEDFriday 2 January - CLOSEDSaturday 3 January - OPEN 9am - 12 middaySunday 4 January - CLOSED

For after hours medical treatment phone Whitecross Medical Centre, 121 Bank Street, Whangarei.

Phone (09) 4701 083. In an emergency dial 111 for an ambulance

The Staff of the Bream Bay Medical Centre

would like to wish everyone a safe and healthy

Christmas and New Year

It was a bit of excitement for the morning”, said Gavin Andrews after the trailer from a logging truck tipped over in Marsden Point Rd. spilling logs onto his front

piling up in the drain which runs in front of his home. “I have complained to the council often enough about that drain but if it wasn’t there, I think the logs would have come right into the house.”Gavin said he was sitting in his lounge having his morning cup of coffee at around 5.40am when he heard skidding and a loud crash as the truck trailer went over on its

noise kept going for quite a while as the trailer was dragged along the road.”Gavin’s father Alan had spent the previous day painting the fence. “He was out there working on it until about 5.30pm”, said Gavin. But he isn’t angry about the incident. “It was just a freak accident. The trailer went out of control.” Gavin said not just log trucks but metal and bulk haulage trucks are driving up and down Marsden Point Rd. all hours of the day and night to avoid long hold ups at the construction site of the new One Tree Point Rd. /SH1 roundabout. “While they sit at the roundabout it eats into their driving hours. I don’t blame them. I would be doing the same thing.”Gavin said representatives from the trucking company involved, Rotorua Log Haulage Ltd. were very apologetic and the driver was also apologetic. “They were really good about it. They had it cleaned up pretty quickly and they have said they will send a digger round to put the garden back to rights. They might even make some improvements.”

“A bit of excitment ” gt

Alan Andrews spent all day painting the front fence only to have the fence smashed by logs rolling off a tipped trailer the following morning

Page 7: Two log truck accidents in four days

18 December 2008Bream Bay News Page 6

PH. 432 1130

Police are installing a new weighbridge on the Port Marsden Highway. This will allow checking of vehicles coming in and out of the port and will be a step forward in ensuring all heavy motor vehicle safety compliances are met in our area. The station will be built in the next few months.

New weigh bridge on Port Marsden Highway Local Police targeted drunk drivers last Friday night the 5th December, with a

numbers of vehicle stops made in the Ruakaka and Waipu township area. I am very happy to report that no driver was over the limit, and I am hoping it is a sign that our community residents are acting sensibly when making decisions about driving after having a few drinks. However, the overall number of monthly apprehensions of drunk drivers in Bream Bay remains high, with many of the drivers caught being twice over the legal limit. Targeting will continue, including using covert patrols, as we are dedicated to removing drunk drivers from our local roads.

December and the 11th January. Const Mark Andrews from Whangarei will have tasks that include patrolling the beaches, educating vehicle users on the beaches of the new Whangarei District Council set rules, and assisting Department of

Thank you to all the responses to assist Police in identifying the woman shown in a photo at a local ATM (published in the 20 November issue of the Bream Bay News). The woman concerned was helpful and was able to provide good informa-tion that assisted Police in identifying and charging a 25 year old local male with seven offences relating to using a stolen bankcard. The woman pictured had no involvement in the offending.

Police target drunk drivers

summer beach patrols Local man charged with using a stolen bankcard

Bream Bay Beat With Sergeant Ken Andrews

Anyone over 50 who feels they have been left behind by information technology has a chance to do some catching up with a proposed new Ruakaka SeniorNetgroup.

SeniorNetFederation explained that back in 1991 he helped to

SeniorNet group in Wellington. Today SeniorNet has over 87 groups throughout NZ and in 2007 over 22,000 students attended computer and technology courses at SeniorNet learning Centres.“The simple philosophy SeniorNet adopted in 1991 is still the same today “Seniors teaching seniors computing and technology skills” Mr. Sidaway said, “It’s been the real success. With our small classes and friendly teaching environment SeniorNetway for Seniors to learn computing and technology skills in New Zealand. Teachers are all volunteers and are often ex students. An initial meeting was held at the Coastal Land Sales

th November and Mr. Sidaway said, ”judging from those who attended there is a strong desire to get a Ruakaka group started”. “At this stage we want people to register their interest in belonging to a Ruakaka SeniorNet group.” A further public meeting will be held early next year to kick things off.

Anyone interested in joining a Ruakaka SeniorNet group?


All Inquiries Welcome

30+ Years ExperienceAll types of Agricultural Spraying Undertaken

MAGIC TYRES & MAGSPreloved Tyres - New Tyres - 4x4Replace Your Space-savers/ Real Rims for Real Spares

NEW SHOP - TOP TYRES - BEST PRICESBrian - Owner/ Operator Trevor - Sales 8 Okara Drive Phone (09) 438 3534

DIRECT IMPORTERS * NORTHLAND PARTS LOCATORS * JAPANESE CONTACTS

09 433 0081 or 027 433 0083

There is an old saying that bad luck comes in threes....

scratching their heads and wondering just what to expect next.On Friday 5th December at about 5.50am a fully - loaded logging truck unexplainably left the road on a straight section of Marsden Point Road, sliding it’s trailer unit into a culvert, which rolled the trailer, spilling logs across the road, into the culvert, through residential fences and driveways and generally causing mayhem, but without hitting a single car, pedestrian or house. The accident happened virtually straight outside the Ruakaka Fire Station.The Police are investigating as to why or how this

within a hundred metres count our lucky stars no one was hurt.... this time. A large number of trucks are using Marsden Point Road to get to the Port rather than getting involved in the road works at the entrance to Port Marsden Highway and the roundabout at State Highway one. The road works disruption doesn’t seem anywhere near enough to force these trucks to have to use a quiet, residential road, and hopefully they will be back on the designated route some time very soon.It is of real concern to many residents that in excess of

40 to 50 trucks per day are using this road when the Port

for their use. This accident could have had a disastrous effect had school children been standing there waiting for the bus as they would have been an hour or so later.At 7.55am the following Monday morning, a fully loaded logging truck lost control on State Highway One at Mata, cleaned out the Armco railings along a bridge before rolling over, (on it’s own side of the road luckily). Once again, even with the busy commuter

the driver walked away virtually unscathed.

crowd control (this time).The loggers are in the main delivering logs to the Port at Marsden Point for export or direct to any one of 5

There would be hundreds of trucks travelling to the Port area each day.We are all very conscious of the old saying bad luck comes in threes and shudder to think our luck could hold out as well a third time.

Two logging truck accidents in four days By Jeff D’Ath

Picture by Rob BestonThe Ruakaka Fire Brigade

THE NEXT PUBLICATION DATEof the Bream Bay News will be Thursday, 15 January

The deadline for all copy is 4pm on Wednesday 7 January .

27

WEED CONTROL


Peter Snell Road, P.O Box 111, Ruakaka NZ Phone 09 432 8226, Fax 09 432 8228

BREAM BAY COLLEGE This space

available for

advertising

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

He mihi nui kia koutou katoa

Merry Christmas to all of our readers from Bream Bay College. We truly live in paradise and the College is lucky to be in the centre of such a supportive community of talented individuals. The achievements of our students are outstanding and a credit to all those that have helped them on their journeys. We look forward to another excellent year in 2009.

It has been a diffi cult year in the College with staff sickness. Key staff have been away for signifi cant amounts of time due to illness. We hope 2009 will not present the same issues.

The College wishes to pay tribute to Karen McCully who passed away on Friday 5th of December. Karen was a teacher of Science and Maths at the College for the last 6 years. Her input to the College has been signifi cant and she was well respected by the students and staff. She has maintained an active community interest and was a strong supporter of the environment. Karen will be missed by all those who came in contact with her. Our deepest sympathy goes to her family.

ELECTIVES

The Elective programme was a great success for the bulk of students. The issue of non attendance of students who did not choose to go on an Elective has caused some concern. We will look at the timing of the issue of Electives information and when money is due to be paid for next year.

COMMUNITY SERVICES DAY

The Community Services Day proved to be a great success. Our students are to be commended for giving of their time freely and the way in which they got stuck in and made things happen. The local environment is very special and looking after it is important to all of our community. Thank you to the members of the community who also gave up their time to organise and assist

COCKLE SURVEYS8Watl and 8Toir spent their Community Service day assisting the local Iwi (Patuharakeke at Takahiwai) carrying out cockle surveys a Takahiwai beach. This is part of an initiative that supports the health of waterways and the harbour for future generations. Cockles were counted and measured for size on transect lines and recorded for comparisons which are made at 6 weekly intervals. This was the fi rst time that students took

part in this activity. This interesting day was enjoyed by all who attended.

COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY NEWSLETTER REPORT

Monday 8 December was Community Services Day and groups of students took part in community projects. The day was fi ne and warm and students came suitably clad to school in preparation for a day of gardening, clearing scrub, weeding and cleaning kindergarten equipment. A bus load of students were taken to Ata Maheno Way where they accessed the Paradise Shores Dune area and assisted the bream Bay Coastal Care Trust with their restoration project there. DOC representatives were present to advise students on safe proceedings in the work and much sawing and lopping of wattles and non indigenous scrub took place. Students worked enthusiastically especially at the beginning and just as energies were beginning to wane, they were revived by partaking of the sausage sizzle courtesy of the B.B. Coastal Care Trust. Then it was back to school for a swim in the school pool before heading home.The Whare Gardens at the college itself was another focal point and huge gains were made that day in tackling the weeds and then mulching the area once it was cleared. There is still work to be done on this project and it is hoped that some of the students who missed out on Community Service Day, because they were off on school electives, will be able to contribute some time before the end of term.Other groups of students spent the Community Service Day at Bream Bay Kindergarten and Bream Bay Educare where kindy equipment was scrubbed down and tidying and weeding was carried out. The group of students allocated to assist the new

store owners at One Tree Point were able to trim and tidy the gardens in front of the store much to the grateful surprise of the new owners. Students from the Bilingual class Relationships between school and community have been forged and it was felt by all that Community Service Day was a very worthwhile innovation and one that Bream Bay College intends to continue.

UP AND COMING EVENTSTerm 4 –13 October –15 December 2008

December2 NCEA Exams fi nish3 Senior reports issued3 Sign out day for senior students6-10 Yr 9 Wellington Trip 8 Community Services Day9&10 Electives 15 Junior Prizegiving – 10.45am start - Auditorium15 Junior reports issued15 Buses depart 1pm END OF YEAR


6pm - 9pm Tue - Sun NewSummer Menu

Seafood & Steaks a Speciality

BACH BAR CLOSED XMAS & BOXING DAY

Phone 432 7358

18 Latest gaming machines with Jackpots!

See sport & racing on the

big 2 metre screen

Marsden Point Rd Ruakaka Tavern

Ph: 432 7358

Full TAB Service

$10 Cover Charge

Courtesy coach - Thursday, Friday &

ENTERTAINMENT

RUAKAKA LIQUOR SHOPPE

Phone 432 7874Open 7 days

• Buy a 1L bottle of Kahlua

& get a - free cook book

• Buy a 700 ml bottle of Malibu

& get a free pair of jandals

SPECIALS

GIVE AWAYS

• Carlsberg 15 pack - $23.99

• Bubbles - $9.99

• Johnnie Walker 1L - $42.99

• Coruba 1L - $39.99

• Gordons Gin 1L - $35.99

• Smirnoff Vodka 1L - $35.99

• Matua wine range - Sauvignon Blanc,

Chardonney, Pinot Gris, Viognier,

Pinot Noir, & Vintage Red - $9.99

Closed Xmas Day

We sell ice

Do you want Industry on Steroids? “Do you want industry on steroids – that’s what you have at the moment or do you want a more balanced mix of industrial and residential areas?” planner Leigh Joffe asked at the a Whangarei District Council presentation on a proposed new structure plan for the Ruakaka/One Tree Point area at the Ruakaka Recreation Centre held on Wednesday 3 December. Mr. Joffe, who worked on an earlier Ruakaka/OTP Structure Plan, (adopted in 2000) was employed by the developer Oliver Scott to write a new plan for the Ruakaka /One Tree Point area.

in One Tree Point as the new town centre, with a high density residential area to the

The Ruakaka Town Centre, which was designated as the town centre for Bream Bay in the 1960s and which the Whangarei District Council still holds some

to a neighbourhood shopping centre. Mr. Joffe said it was unsustainable to continue to develop along the “fragile coastal area.” The new plan proposed that development be restricted to the east of Marsden Point Rd. He also argues that there is not enough space at the Ruakaka Town Centre for “large footprint retail outlets”.

the Takahiwai Stream would not be able to cope with all the stormwater from the proposed new urban centre. You cannot use them for stormwater disposal. Margaret said that even putting fresh water into a saltwater stream was pollution and destroying the ecosystem would interfere with the food supply of shorebirds. Leigh Joffe – “A woman after my own heart. I have sympathy with what you are saying totally but if it comes down to me being able to feed and a dotterel being able

be another baby born in the world. Sex is going on. People are being born.” Bart De Ruiter from Takahiwai asked if a risk analysis had been done of the area, in particular, on the risk of tsunami. Councillor Phil Halse said the newly formed Ruakaka Civil Defence group had done some work on this and had a map showing where the tsunami risk was.David Lourie said, “You are talking about a town or city that will be here for the

Wouldn’t it just make more sense to build the new city up in the hills?” Mr. Joffe replied, “If sea levels rise by 20 metres then I would be more worried

Mr. De Ruiter also asked about the amount of peat that would need to be excavated and disposed of before the proposed new town centre could be built. Mr. Joffe said there were sections of peaty land where the proposed town centre is sited.“But People have been living in the area for years.’He said that although there might be some carbon discharge from the peat excavation this would not be on the same scale as 6,000 to 10,000 cars transporting people to work in Marsden Point industries each day. Ruj Gabagat said the draft structure plan showed a road going right through the house where he had lived for the past 20 years. He asked how he could get the route of this proposed road moved. Paul Dell the Council’s Environmental Services Manager said the draft structure plan was a “visual plan not a subdivision plan and the time to remove the road running through Mr. Gabagat’s home would be when a subdivision was being proposed there.

Ruakaka area in isolation. She said she lived on the western side of SH1 and this was a high growth area with many more houses being built here in the last seven

years. Many people were choosing to live on lifestyle blocks and were able to work from home using the Internet. Also people from Waipu used the Ruakaka Town Centre for services. Children from Waipu and the area west of the highway attended Bream Bay College and people shopped, used the medical centres and the Westpac bank in Ruakaka. The proposed new town centre at One Tree Point would mean all these people would have to drive further down One Tree Point Rd. for these services. Mr. Dell said if growth is as rapid west of the highway as Marilyn said it was by the time the McEwan Rd. town centre is built, the area west of SH1 could have its own shopping centre. Mr. Joffe said,” If you are planning a garden, should you also be planning the neighbour’s garden as well.” Warren Daniels asked that there would be more time for scrutiny of the plan before submissions closed on it. He also said that many people had been frustrated because just one copy of the Draft Structure Plan was available to the public at the Ruakaka Council Service Centre.

Continued on page 11.


Northpine is about to start testing its new kiln drying facilities at its Waipu plant and hopes to begin commissioning the new plant at the end of January 2009. Consents for the boiler and kilns were granted three years ago but the company, in the interim, purchased a processing plant at Silverdale and has been using this facility to produce dry frame timber from Northland grown pine milled at Waipu. Eight months ago work began on the new drying facility at Waipu. Company Director Bruce Larsen said,” Unfortunately the world has changed on us since then. It’s a three million dollar project, which is pretty big for a small privately owned company like ours. Sales have slowed down and it’s a real struggle at the moment.”

current economic climate.” He said the company had begun exporting timber

last week, announced it was laying off staff at its Silverdale plant. Fifteen people are currently employed at the Silverdale yard. The Northpine

concentrate production in Waipu, where there are no transport costs between the mill and processing

Northpine Firing upyard and the new plant would be more modern

planning to relocate to Waipu.

will be created at Waipu and eventually as many as 14 new jobs would result from the new plant. As part of its Resource Consent conditions, Northpine is required to set up a Community Liaison Committee to assist the Northland Regional Council in the management, monitoring and supervision of the consent. The Resource

the committee is to consist of one representative from Northpine, one from the NRC and one from the Waipu Community.

Ratepayers Association will be asked to choose the community representative.Rosemary Neave has been appointed as the independent Chairperson of the Committee, and

Rosemary, who is soon to return from a four-month overseas trip, emails, ”I am excited about being involved in this project, and to assist the community to be engaged with Northpine in its expansion and development. Waipu needs strong local employers such as Northpine, and Northpine needs a strong relationship with the community - the Liaison Committee will provide a structure to enable this relationship to thrive, which can only be good news for Waipu”

Recession no major impact yet on Northport but the next six months will be “interesting”The next six months will be interesting”, said Jon Moore CEO of Northport. Mr. Moore said so far there hasn’t been a huge impact on the port’s activities as a result of the global economic recession.

on our predicted log exports. Considering we have been through the winter and coming into summer which is our busier time that is not too bad”, said Mr. Moore. In fact with the closure of two Carter Holt mills in the middle of the north island the Carter Holt mill in Whangarei is now busier and sending more product out through the port. The Kaitaia triboard and veneer plant is still exporting to Japan and the Philippines and logs are still being shipped out to China, Japan and occasionally India.“Because we are not a container port and don’t handle retail goods we haven’t been as badly effected by the economic downturn as other places”, said Mr. Moore. He said he expects the next six months would give a clearer picture of which way the world will go in terms of the recession.

SUPPORT BREAM BAY NEWS ADVERTISERSTHEY KEEP YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER ALIVE

18 December 2008 Bream Bay News Page 13

Glenbarry Real Estate Ltd

To Rent - Waipu $250pwWalk to all local amenities, 1 large bdm unit, good osp, Available now.

Kathy Pantling 021 027 05452

To Rent - Waipu $440pwExecutive 3 bdrm home, ensuite in master bdrm, sunny decks, integral garage. Available now.


To Rent - Ruakaka $330pw4 bdrm home, fully fenced, wrap around garden, Available now.


To Lease - Waipu $POAHigh volume foot traffi c, 130m2 of prime Commercial space, Ample of off street parking, suitable for offi ce space, retail or food outlet and/or other high street businesses (subject to consent)Kathy Pantling 021 027 05452

KIWIS – we are great at ‘Do it Yourself’, but there are some times when we need to call in ‘THE PROFESSIONALS’

When you are away from your property it is easy to forget about it.

The team at

in Waipu Would like to wish

EveryoneMerry Christmas

&Happy New Year!

The Professionals now offer Property Management Services

Long Term Rentals

PROPERTIES REQUIRED BY CLIENTS NOW

LOCATION NO OF BEDROOMS PRICE RANGE (up to p/w)

Waipu Cove/Langs Beach 2/3 $350

One Tree Point 3/4 $350

Waipu 2/3 $350

Waipu / Ruakaka 2 $200

Waipu/Waipu Cove 1/2 TBC

Waipu/ Bream Bay (Rural) 3/4 $400

Bream Bay 4 (Dbl Garage) $350

Bream Bay 3 $350

Bream Bay 3/4 $300

Waipu/Waipu Cove 1 $200

Waipu 3 $330




Lifestyle Blocks from $250,000You choose the block and price!! Present your offer today; you’ll be surprised at the result. Land packages from 3 hectares. Also available a 37hectare block at $700,000 +gst. ACT NOW, BRB10312, BRB10315 and BRB10507

Emma 027 3488 882

A mega lifestyle awaits!Income producing block with a 243m2 home set on 6.5 acres. Cattle, fruit trees, paddocks and a blueberry set up including approx. 500 bushes. Come and see for yourself the spacious living and extra features. A lifestyle dream.BRB10524$598,000Emma Butler 027 3488 882

Section sell off – offers over $125,000Exciting Times are here! 600m2, 630m2 and 650m2 sections with covenants to protect your investments. WILL SELL. Call Emma to secure your future today. “Offers over $125,000 – that’s right!!” BRB10521, 10522 & 10523Emma Butler 027 3488 882

Brand New $419,000A four bedroom167m2 home on 580m2 section. Present your offer and secure it now. BRB10525

Emma Butler 027 3488 882

Price Slashed $295,000A knock down price to ensure this sells. Best house in the area – great investment. 3 bdrms on a 809m section.BRB10519


Block sell off from $250,000Forget the price’s and present your offer instead. 10 acres with no covenants – so go right ahead!! Several blocks available for a quick sale – call now to benefi t. BRB10518 & BRB10340Emma Butler 027 3488 882

Panoramic Ocean Views $869,000Amazing family home, with four bdrms, a study and 2 ensuites. Stocked gardens and fruit orchard. Some QE11. BRB10489


Lifestyle Plus! $1,350mil+gst40 acres of easy rolling well fertilized paddocks. Four bay barn. Spacious family home with self contained sleepout enjoying rural and sea views. Awesome set up. BRB10467


Holiday Location $575,000Great indoor/outdoor fl ow for summer living, spacious home and sleepout, on an acre, ideal for 2 families to buy as a holiday home. BRB10434


EXCLUSIVE

BLOCKSELL OFF!

EXCLUSIVE

$Brand New$ - Built for youParadise shores, La Pointe, Endeavour Court. Prices start at $399,000 negotiable. Choice of plans available. All the work is done for you. Call Emma for these exclusive deals.


EXCLUSIVE

Prime Location $299,500All offers considered, come and view, you’ll love it! A section with original villa. ACT NOW! BRB10506


DSCF0677



Great BIG Shed $299,0002.0242 ha of land with a great big shed. Four double bedrooms, one with a large walk in wardrobe, 2 lounges, spacious kitchen and long dining space. Have bush and rural views, so there is privacy. School bus stops at the gate. This property is fully fenced and is handy to the Waipu Township. You can have this all for $299,000. BRB10431

Martin Albrecht 021 56 56 82

First time on market since 1939! $2.250mil + gst Farm to treasure. Make your move. Now is the time for an astute buyer to acquire one hundred acres of pleasure. 22 paddocks of mixed contour, (approx. 39ha), Well fertilised with fenced bush blocks. Calf rearing facilities available, with a 10 aside herringbone cowshed. A newly renovated 100+ year old Homestead, with stunning views from Cape Brett to the Poor Knights Islands compliment this fantastic farm. A must to view. BRB10508


Taupo Bay - Unique Block $2.0mil + gstHuge sea views from the top of this absolutely unique property. Approximately 114.1 ha in total this property is stunning. Excellent roading through the property allows you access to some of the great features. Approx 43ha is in forestry of various ages all pruned to 6m and a further 40ha is native bush with great Rimu and Kauri. Balance of land in pasture. Bach style accommodation is on the property in a private sheltered spot enjoying pleasant sea views.Call now to discuss viewing this property. BRB10281Martin Albrecht 021 56 56 82

Diversity with Cash Flow $1.7mil + gstDairy Farmers / Investors please note. Handy Waipu - Superb investment. Quarry $$$ + Timber $$$ + Carbon $$$. Absolutely outstanding sea and island views over Bream Bay from this 64ha (158 acre) forestry platform. Working Quarry with contract in place. Three age classes of Pinus Radiata, all earning carbon credits as from 1st January 2008. Three existing titles. Great access. Lies North and East. Apart from development prospects, this diverse property offers immediate cash fl ow, valuable future timber earnings and emissions mitigating benefi ts. BRB10330


Cash Flow $595,000 + gstReceive some cash fl ow from this radiata forest of 18ha. Superb sea and Island views. Several building sites, Good road frontage. Some native bush. Approx. 28ha.$500,000+gst. Call Martin to view and appreciate this block today.BRB10494


Easy Farm, Pleasure to run $2.9mil + gstFully protected from drought, 22 paddocks fully irrigated. Ensures continuous growth. Approx. 60ha. The cowshed is a 22 bale rotary with molasses tank and pump. 4 bay implement shed and a 5 bay round barn with sawdust fl oor. Good fertiliser history, very well raced, tidy unit. A 4 bedroom home plus double garage, sleep out and swimming pool completes a very attractive dairy farm. BRB10502



SOLID WOODENFURNITURE &

GIFTWARE

Open Wed - Sun9.30am - 4.30pm

Against the Grain, MangawhaiPhone 09 431 4370

Dynamic Accounting Ltd

Chantelle Murray

Phone: 432 1323 Mbl. 027 504 1505Email: [email protected]

Calling Tradesman and small business owners. Do you need your GST

and End of Year accounts done? Then call me

Farm and Business AccountsIncome Tax, GST, PAYE,

FBT, Budgets, Cashflow ForecastsCompany Formations

Dealer MYOB Accounting SoftwareFor a professional and confidential service

and a free ini t ial consultat ion.Call your local Mangawhai Accountant

Echo Valley Road, RD2 KaiwakaPh & Fax (09) 431 4881 A/h (09) 431 4940

Mobile (027) 611 0616Email [email protected]

North Island IRB competiton at Waipu Cove

The Waipu Cove Surf Lifesaving Club hosted two hundred competitors and 56 teams from surf lifesaving clubs all arourd the North Island (as well as 4 from the South Island) on Saturday 6 December. They came to to contest the North Island Surf Lifesaving IRB championships.

A Ruakaka team climbs on board in the massed rescue race. Two teams from the Ruakaka Surf Lifesaving Club and one from the Waipu Club took part in the competition. Best results for Bream Bay were achieved by the Ruakaka under 21 team of Chad Chala-hane and Amanda Gen-til who came 5th in the Mass Rescue and 6th in the Tube Rescue. The Ruakaka club came 19th in the ponts table.

The next publication date

of the Bream Bay News

will be Thursday

15 January Deadline for all copy

is Wednesday7 January at 4pm.


ST JOHNS RUAKAKA CAROLS IN THE PARK. Sunday December 14, start-ing at 7pm. On the lawn behind the St. John Ambulance Station at 4 Tamingi St., Ruakaka. Please bring a rug to sit on. If it rains the event will move inside.MAUNGATUROTO CHRISTMAS PARADE. Saturday 13 December. Street market from 2pm. Parade starts 6pm. with a community get together after the parade at the Maungaturoto Country Club.LIFEPOINT CHURCH CHRISTMAS CAROLS Friday 19th December. The

with a free BBQ, sheep on a spit and bouncy castle for the kids. The music pro-gram starts at 7pm, a combination of traditional carols and contemporary Christmas songs. Santa will visit. Bring a cushion or a blanket.RUAKAKA CHRISTMAS PARADE Saturday, 20th December. It starts at 10-

-lage Green. All enquiries to Roger Neal, ph 4328999, Terry O’Meara, ph 4327351, or Keith Harris, ph 4330259.WAIPU CAROL SERVICE with massed choir and orchestra, At the Waipu Prew-byterian Church on Sunday 21 December at 8pm.WAIPU CHRISTMAS PARADE Christmas Eve, 24 Deccember starting at the

BILLY T K and guest artists, Can Ya Feel It Summer Tour Blues and Reggae at the Marsden Tavern, Marsden Pt. Rd., Ruakaka. Saturday 27 December. $10 cover charge. .LESS THE HARP. Local band, winners of the Northland Battle of the Bands competition 2008, at the Marsden Tavern on New Year’s Eve. Wednesday 31 DecemberTHE WAIPU HIGHLAND GAMES. January 1. In the Waipu Caledonain Park. Gates open at 8.30am. Piping, drumming, highland dancing, clan soci-eties, genealogy, running races for all ages. Tartan in the Park fashion com-petition.MANGAWHAI ANNUAL SUMMER GALA 2 January 9am - 2pm in the Mangawhai Domain. Pony rides, dog obedience and agility demonstrations,

attractions like the Rock Wall, M&M’s Whopper Dropper. Pirate Ship, paintball and log-jousting. Kids, bring along your skateboard and try out the mobile skateboard ramp.WAIPU CELTIC FESTIVAL. Saturday 3 January. from 12 noon until late. Piping, Highland dancing, harp playing, Street performes, Gaelic frolic cho-rus, Gaelic mouth music, Gaelic language workshop and artisan stalls. In the Waipu Caledonian Park. CLUB DAY AT THE WAIPU COVE SURF LIFESAVING CLUB. 4th January - with the pub to club run, and the Langs to Waipu swim- surf (weather permitting) Sand castle competition. Mr and Miss Waipu Cove competitions. See timetable on left of this page.RUAKAKA SUMMER FESTIVAL RACE DAY Tuesday 6th January. Gallops and harness races (15 races). Gates open 10am. First race approx 11.30amTRANS TASMAN SURF LIFESAVING COMPETITION AT WAIPU COVE. Tuesday 6 January. Event 2 in the series. THE BREAM BAY CLUB INAUGURAL DUCK RACE Sunday 11 Janu-ary on the Ruakaka River. Ducks due to arrive on the river outside the Bream Bay Club at roughly 11.30am. A fundraiser for the Bream Bay St. John Am-bulance Service. BEACH AND BOAT FISHING COMPETITION Based at the Ruakaka Camping Ground. 27 & 28 February.

What’s On in Bream Bay?

Games info Ph: 094372881

Caledonian Park, Waipu

JANUARY 1STGates open from 8.30am

TheOriginalExtreme

Sport

Highland Heavyweights WAIPUCELTIC

FESTIVALSat Jan 3 from 12 noon til late

Festival info Ph: Waipu 432 0746

Piping, Highland dancing Harp playingStreet performers, Gaelic Frolic chorusGaelic mouth music, Gaelic language

workshop and artisans stallsfun for all ages a family affair.

In the Caledonian Park after the Games

+

The Waipu Carol Service this year is being held on 21st December at 8.p.m.at The Presbyterian Church.Over the years this event has been a well attended ritual for not only the locals, but also for Singers and Musicians from Whangarei and around the North. This year it will be accompanied by many of the orchestra from the production of Cats held ear-lier this year. Some of the cast of this production, plus members from Opera North, and the Otamatea Repertory Theatre are all helping the locals to swell the numbers for the singing of these rousing carols.Amongst the Soloists will be 3 of Joan Kennaway’s pupils who have recently per-

-ris [who has just moved to Waipu].Although seating can sometimes be at a premium, the Church would like to encour-age late arrivals and those with young Children to bring a rug, refreshments and picnic on the lawn outside and hear their favourite Carols through the sound system

Waipu Carol Service

(Miss/Master Waipu Cove & Drag Queen registrations)

Master Waipu Cove (ages 0-3 & 4-7)

All times are approximate and times may change without warning due to thetiming of previous event and that this is purely a guide

Timetable for events at the Waipu Surf Lifesaving Club DaySaturday 4 January

A guide to local events over the summer holiday period


SPORTS RESULTS Waipu Womens Bowling ClubResults of Moje Cup handicap pairs held on Sunday Dec 7th

Many Thanks to George & Jill from the “Thistle” for their generous support.

Xmas Cheer - Open Triples Tournament,december 10th 2008

Waipu Indoor Bowls

Celtic Curls & Creations UNISEX BEAUTY SALON

& ART GALLERY

Cuts, Perms, Tints, Waxing, Nails, Lash & Brow Tinting, Facials.Sunbeds & Spraytanning. Gift Vouchers.

*Jewellery, Made to Order *

278 Marsden Pt Rd Ruakaka.

Open: Dec 22nd, 23rd, 24th 9am – 5pm. New Year week : Dec 29th,30th.31st 9– 5pm.

* Woodware * Gift Vouchers * *Pottery * Bone Carvings * Paintings. * Hair Products * Stained Glass * Ethnic Clothing *

EFTPOS

Merry Xmas & A Happy New Year. Thank you for your custom over the year.

The Ruakaka Scouts have the best scouts hall in

meeting held there each Monday night.

( over the age of 14) meet up in Whangarei.

said Warren Bunn, Associate leader . It depends a lot on parents being willing to put in time as leaders.”

take turns coming down on Monday nights to lead the remaining group. The Ruakaka Scouts hall is located alongside the Ruakaka River on land donated by the Batten Family . The original scout den was the old Post Master’s house which, prior to that had been the Waipu Caves School, which was shifted to the site in 1966. The new hall was

the ASB trust and $56,000 worth of funds raised by parents.There is also a good collection of equipment including kayaks and tents.Each year the Ruakaka scouts sell drinks and icecreams at the Waipu Highland Games. “It’s something we have been doing for the last 17 years. It means we can do our major fundraising on that one day and we are not asking parents to be always out there on stalls.”Warren has been involved in scouting since he was a boy. He says the scouting movement offers some wonderful

Ruakaka Scouts have the best scouts’ hall in Northland

Ruakaka Scouts sailing a self made raft on the Ruakaka River .

Concrete saws • Generators Compressors • Mowers • Rollers • Diggers Water Blasters • Trailers: We’ve got it all!

HOURS: 7.30am - 5.30pm Mon to Fri. 8am till noon Sat.

CHECK OUT OUR GREAT SELECTION OF EQUIPMENT FOR YOUR IMPORTANT JOBS

Cnr. of Simes & Marsden Point Roads, RuakakaPhone/Fax (09) 433 0400

opportunities for boys and girls who enjoy the outdoors. The Ruakaka Scouts have been 22 target shooting, abseiling, caving, hiking,

There are also a number of national schools, which children who are part of

caving, kayaking, aviation and ski schools as well as triennial jamborees. And there are regional courses where children are taught scouting skills such as bushcraft.“It’s a shame, these boys are having fun but it’s hard to organise games and plan camps when there are so few,” says assistant leader Eileen Turner.Eileen said she knows there are local children in the Keas 6 -8 years and cubs 8 – 10 years age group who would like to join the scouting movement but adults are needed to take on the role of leaders. Eileen sees re-establishing the Cubs and Keas as an important step to strengthening the scout group. We need these young ones coming through to feed into the scouts”, she said. Anyone interested in joining the scouts or in becoming a Cub or Kea leader,


SECURITY SPECIALISTS

Email: [email protected]

SECURITY SPECIALISTS 12 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN BREAM BAY

Ph: 021 889 074

Including: alarm response, community and private functions,

patrols. gate duties, fire watch duties.

FOR ALL ASPECTS OF DOMESTIC SECURITY

CLUB REPORTS

&

Chapel and Reception facilities Off street parkingPre-arrangement and pre-payment options availableCaring, experienced and qualified staffCovering all areas north of Auckland

Morris Morris Ltd

•••••

FUNERAL DIRECTORSSERVING NORTHLAND SINCE 1944

09 437 5799199 Kamo Road, Whangarei. freephone: 0800 667747

We had our Christmas party and last meeting for the year on the 20th November.The theme was “Country and Western” and with Des Chitty entertaining us and withso many members dressed for the part, it looked like a line-dancing class. There was a lot of “ hooting and hollering” and everyone had a great time. The fancy dress competition was won by Lorraine Sumich, June Stewart was runner-up and LynnSmith was 3rd and the “most comical” was Diana Morgan. The Christmas Posytable decoration contest was won by Marilyn Bennett with Jean Dyer 2nd, all entrieswere taken to Ranburn.

Moody.Our next meeting will be on February 19th 2009 at 1pm at the Ruakaka Hall, Cnr Sandford Rd & SH1 RUAKAKA.Flower of the month Dahlia and Decorative “Harvest Time”New members and visitors are always welcome but regrettably meetings are not suitable for children.For more information phone Maureen Donaldson 09 432 0586 or Barbara Tuirner 09 433 0389

Marsden Bay Garden Club By Barbara Turner

Sign to nowhereAmongst the new speed signs going up at all the vehicle entrances to the beach along the Bream Bay Coastline informing people about the new 30km per hour speed restriction for driving on the beach, is this one at the entrance to a Whangarei District Council Reserve of Bream Bay Drive. The road these signs stand to either side of allows cars to drive ap-proximately 20 metres before being blocked by a fence. Is this a reason why it might be a good idea to employ a local person for general maintenance work in Bream Bay?

at Ruakaka Beach greeting tourist buses could be an-other reason.

Mainly Music - Sharon Smith - 432 1050Toy Library - Julie Malone - 432 0388yChurch Hall Hireage - Honor McAulay - 432 0322Counselling - Anglican Care Trust - 437 6397Family Welfare & Foodbank:Co-ordinator - Helen Matheson - 432 0239Budgeting Advice - Bruce Matheson - 432 0239The Crossroads Trusttor email [email protected]

Working within your Community - for your Community

Waipu Presbyterian ParishSunday Services

RuakakaWaipu

Prayers

Contacts

432 0534

Cally James - 432 1536

20 Kepa Rd, RuakakaOpen: 10.30 - 3pm : Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

Ph. 433 0252Please phone if you are bringing in more than a boxload.

After Hours: Ph. Head Scavenger YVONNE JUDGE 432 7051

The recycling shop which gives its profits to the community

Phone the Bream Bay News 432 0209 or email: [email protected] you know about something interesting happening in Bream Bay


Creating the ultimate living environment

For more information

or visit our website: www.wdc.govt.nzPH 09 430 4200

For more information

or visit our website: www.wdc.govt.nzPH 09 430 4200

FIX

_WD

231

Let’s get it sorted for ChristmasWe’re making a few changes to our collections during Christmas week, so we can allow our team to spend Christmas Day with their families. The key changes are:1. No collections on Christmas Day.2. The usual Thursday collection will be split over two days:

• Rubbish and recycling for Mangakahia Road, from Maungatapere to Twin Bridges and all side roads, will be collected on Friday 26 December.• Rubbish and recycling for Parihaka, Onerahi and Whangarei Heads Road through to the Pataua turnoff, will be collected on Saturday 27 December.

3. The usual Friday collections (Morningside, Raumanga and Maunu) will take place on Saturday 27 December.4. The ReSort and all Transfer Stations are closed on Christmas Day.

Extra Coastal CollectionsCoastal areas will have rubbish and recycling collected twice-weekly, starting on Monday 22nd December.These collections will continue right throughout January.• Northern Coast areas will have their usual collection on Monday, and a second collection on Friday.• The Bream Bay Coast will have their usual collection on Tuesday, and a second collection on Saturday.

Please help us on collection day...• Have your rubbish and recycling out by 7.30am.• Use an official Whangarei District rubbish bag (now available in two sizes). If you use your own bag, you must put an official rubbish sticker on it.• Wrap any sharp objects before placing them in the rubbish bag.

Recycle!• All recyclables (except for paper) should be placed in an official recycle bin. Flatten tins and plastic bottles to fit more into your recycle bin.• Paper should be tied in a bundle or put in a cardboard box (tied or taped closed) and put beside your recycle bin.• Flatten and fold cardboard so that it is no larger than your recycle bin.

Remember:• Official rubbish bags and stickers are sold at most dairies, supermarkets and service stations.• Oversized bags (more than 65-litres) will not be collected.• If you have too much for rubbish day, Re:Sort and transfer stations will be open daily except on Christmas Day.

They accept recyclables (free), vegetation (half-price) and rubbish in any quantity.• Litter bins are provided on streets and beaches for visitors to use. They are emptied daily where possible.

Please do not fill street and beach litter bins with your household rubbish.

Holiday rubbish & recycling collectionsHoliday rubbish & recycling collections

The members of the Marsden Garden Club are mourning the sudden death of one of their most knowledgeable and active members. Georgie Gardner was a past president of the club (from 2002 – 2004) a member of the judging panel which assessed exhibits at monthly meetings

Georgie was also a regular volunteer at Scavengers Recycling shop. Jean said she regarded Scavengers as her “reason for getting up in the morning and doing,” after her husband died.“She loved the fun and the curiosity of it. You never know what is going to turn up at Scavengers”, said Jean.“She loved her garden. She had boundless energy and

Georgie grew up in the south Wairarapa. As a young

authority on the botanical names of garden plants in her own right. The couple established a nursery in Levin.

began to focus on roses and imported new varieties from overseas breeders. They also opened two garden centre outlets – one in Levin and a second in Papatoetoe in south Auckland. Towards the end of the 1970s they sold this business to their son Willie, and moved to a 117 - acre property an abandoned dairy farm,on the Waikare inlet in the Bay of Islands. There was no road access to this land, which

acres of this land they established a garden which they used as a quarantine area for imports of subtropical plants, for which they travelled to sub - tropical regions

fruiting trees suitable for cultivation in Northland. Guava, pawpaw, loquat, feijoa and casimiroa are some of the fruit they experimented with. A large fruiting feijoa sold commercially as Wiki Tu is one of the results

of their efforts. Upon reaching retirement age, Georgie and Phil sold this property and moved to a house with an undeveloped section in Ruakaka. They spent several years travelling New Zealand in a campervan, as always looking at plants and gardens, and then settled down to establish a garden at their new home, re-establishing some of the sub-tropical plants they had collected. Phil died in 2000.In recent years Georgie visited Rarotonga each May

with arrangements for Mothers Day (when everyone

their gardens rather than to rely on expensive imported blooms. She was well respected and liked by people in Rarotonga who called her “Mama Georgie.” Some

for her funeral. Georgie’s son Willie said his mother “was always helping someone. It was hard for us organising the funeral, as Mum was the one who had always done

and organised the food and drinks.” However Jean said Georgie’s children rose to occasion and the funeral service was “wonderful” with lots of

such as Abba’s Dancing Queen, which Georgie loved to dance to. Georgie is survived by four children and 10 grandchildren.

Georgie Gardner 1934 - 2008The members of the Marsden Garden Club mourn the death of one of their most active and knowledgeable members.

Her good friend Jean Acheson described how on a

Matakana and on Waiheke Island, whenever they came across an unusual plant, members would be looking around for Georgie to tell them what it was. Georgie wasn’t on this trip as she was in Auckland Hospital undergoing a triple bi-pass heart operation.“We all expected her to recover. She phoned me at 8am on the day before she died asking if I could be her caregiver while she recovered. I told her that would be a great pleasure”, said Jean.

at the Ruakaka Christmas Parade, had been put together at Georgie’s home in Marsden Point Rd.

Mary Mary Quite Contrary. We had such a lot of fun and they wouldn’t have happened without Georgie.”

Georgie Gardner


This Space now available! $25.00 plus GST

or for regular advertisers(6 or more insertions)$22.22 Plus GST

TRADES & SERVICE DIRECTORY Phone/Fax: (09) 432 0209

Qualified Experienced Tradesman Deliver & Erect'State of the Art' Scaffolding

Ensuring you job is erected quickly and safely

*** CALL NOW FOR FREE QUOTE ***

PH 432 7643 A/H 0274 726772

Yard: Kepa Rd Industrial Estate, Ruakaka

Cooks nPLUMBING LTD

Justin CooksonREGISTERED CRAFTSMAN PLUMBER

DomesticMaintenance & NewWork

CommercialPhone: 0274 788 034 A/Hours: 09 432 7798

Memberof Master

Plumbers Asn.

Deadline for next issue Wednesday 7 January 2009

BEST VALUED KITSETS IN NZVVAK90 3 BEDROOM KITSET $52,405AK101 4 BEDROOM KITSET $56,255

Plans from 60sqm to 255sqm single and 2 storeyPlease contact us for FULL CONTRACT and TRANSPORTABLE info

SHOWHOME Cnr Sandford Rd. & SH1 RuakakaPh 433 0200

www.a1homes.co.nz

KITSETS - TRANSPORTABLES

ALJAYCONCRETE

Experienced Tradesman

*Commercial Floors *Cowsheds *Driveways*Implement Sheds *Garages *House Floors

*Exposed Aggregate

Phone

Lyn Wright021 627 409 or 432 7031a/h

Cullen & Associates Limited T/A

Subdivision Developments - Earthworks - Cartage

Phone 09 431 5125 Office - Fax09 431 4125Mobile 027 495 6939 - Email [email protected]

FREE QUOTES

Fuel Injection

Motorcycles

Alternators / Starters

Wiring

Agricultural Machinery

CommercialOver 38 years experience

Mob: 0274 942 635

Ph: (09) 432 0373Mountfield Rd, Waipu.

Mobile Service

•

••••

•

547

NEED AN ELECTRICIAN

Underground power supplyBuilders temporary power

supply boxesGarden and Landscape LightingWater Pump FaultsHousing and Commercial Wiring

Covering The Bream Bay Area Ph A/H 09 4321668

021WIRE17021947317

PHONE DARREN ON

Lawn Mowing & Property Maintenance

Free Quotes

• Hedges/Tree Trimming

• Weed Spraying • Gutter Cleaning

• Gardening • Rubbish Removal

• WINZ Quotes

4381208 027 2366992

PARADISE QUARRY STONEMASONSSpecialists in stunning stone for landscape

Suppliers & installers of northland’s own schist for all your stonemasonry & landscaping Requirements

(09) 432 2722 or GEOFF (021) 972 139www.paradisequarry.com

Marsden Plumbing Co. Ltd.Quality work guaranteed

TODD MCDONALD - Registered Craftsman Plumber I.Q.P.

• New Housing • Maintenance • Pumps • Fireplaces • Fusion Welding• Backflow Prevention Testing

Phone me for a gree quote

PH/FAX 433 0350 Mbl. 027 280 3313

LOW COST DRIVEWAYS & SURFACING NEEDS

Concrete or asphalt beyond your budget … We have the next best solution for a

fraction of the price.Call for a quote, you’ll be pleased you did!

Paradise Quarry Contractors

Geoff (021) 972 139 or (09) 432 2722


Copy can be left at:Bream Bay takeaway & Video Hire,Ruakaka,Oakleigh Service Station,The Thistle of Waipu or Scotty’sFour Square, Mangawhai

Wednesday 10 August 2005

BREAM BAY NEWS PH/FAX 09 432 0209DEADLINE

TRADES & SERVICE DIRECTORYPhone/Fax: (09) 432 0209

Manufacturers of Kitchenand Bathroom Fittings

and Commercial JoineryCall for your Free Quote today

Colin GavinPh.438 4026 or 0800 Pat Gavin

DESMOENGINEERINGPHONE/FAX (O9) 432 0977 MOBILE 025 276 3501

MOTORCYCLE REPAIRSLIGHT ENGINEERINGREPAIRS & SERVICINGTO ALL MAKES & TYPESQUADS & 2 WHEELERSRIDE ON MOWERS, PICKUP & DELIVERY

Wednesday 7 January 2009

BREAM BAYBUTCHERY

HIGH TIDES Marsden PointSponsored by Bream Bay Butchery

Boutique ButcheryCome in and check out the

great choice of cuts

We do Homekills

Thur 18 Dec 12.26 2.6 12.54 2.7 Fri 19 Dec 1.19 2.5 1.46 2.6Sat 20 Dec 2.14 2.4 2.38 2.5Sun 21 Dec 3.11 2.3 3.31 2.4Mon 22 Dec 4.10 2.3 4.24 2.4Tue 23 Dec 5.09 2.3 5.17 2.3Wed 24 Dec 6.05 2.3 6.10 2.3Thur 25 Dec 6.57 2.3 7.01 2.2Fri 26 Dec 7.45 2.4 7.48 2.3Sat 27 Dec 8.28 2.4 8.33 2.3Sun 28 Dec 9.09 2.5 9.15 2.3Mon 29 Dec 9.48 2.5 9.54 2.3Tue 30 Dec 10.25 2.5 10.33 2.3Wed 31 Dec 11.02 2.5 11.13 2.4Thur 1 Jan 11.40 2.5 11.53 2.3 Fri 2 Jan 12.19 2.5 --/--Sat 3 Jan 12.35 2.3 1.00 2.5Sun 4 Jan 1.20 2.3 1.44 2.5Mon 5 Jan 2.09 2.3 2.31 2.4Tue 6 Jan 3.04 2.3 3.24 2.4Wed 7 Jan 4.05 2.3 4.23 2.4Thur 8 Jan 5.10 2.4 5.26 2.4Fri 9 Jan 6.15 2.5 6.30 2.5Sat 10 Jan 7.16 2.6 7.33 2.6Sun 11 Jan 8.14 2.6 8.33 2.6Mon 12 Jan 9.08 2.8 9.30 2.7Tue 13 Jan 10.01 2.9 10.23 2.7Wed 14 Jan 10.51 2.9 11.15 2.7

Thur 15 Jan 11.40 2.8 --/--

AM PM

HD HANSENDRAINAGE LTD

Karl HansenRegistered Drainlayer

Ph. 09 432 7877 Fax 09 432 7876Mob 027 432 7877

Email [email protected]

Domestic • Commercial • Rural • Septic Systems • Water Mains • Digger & Truck Hire

DAMIAN RABONE, trading as

WoodzzKitchens Ltd.Quality Kitchens

Sandford Rd. - PO Box 71, Ruakaka

Factory ph - 432 8666. Fax - 432 8661 After hrs - 432 1408. Mbl - 021 721 535

Melteca • Formica • Stainless Steel • Granite Tops • Vanities

Shop Fittings • Paint Finishes

Your Local Balustrade Specialist

Jason HammondRegal Plus Joinery Ltd.

www.superiorbalustrade.co.nz

B a l u s t r a d e s

Ph. 027 275 1281 or A/H 433 0422

Denis & Kerstin CrumPO Box 139, Ruakaka Ph./Fax: 433 0322

Kelvin & Karen Platt

1916 State Highway 1, PO Box 12, KaiwakaPh: 09 431 2123, 027 687 8526 • Email: [email protected]

q , gin the Ruakaka Towncentre or The Oakleigh Service Station.

TilingCertified Experienced Waterproofer

Indoor/Outdoor areas Domestic & Commerical

Highest quality craftmanship 30+ years experience

Resurfacing of soft/damaged concrete surfaces

All porcelain. marble, granite, glass, sandstone & ceramic tiles

021 261 6906Ph. 432 1721Brian Cowley

Waipu Tiling

NORTHERN FARM RESOURCES

LAWNS UNKEMPT? BROKEN MOWER? FED UP? Call the Professional Bruce’s Lawnmowing Service Specialist in big-ger sections from $60 fort-nightly Free quotes Bruce 021 032 6769 evgs 09 431 4037

Bream Bay News Page 26 CLASSIFIED 18 December 2008

FOR SALEBATTERY TIRED.Geoff Spencer Auto Elec-trical. Bosch battery Agent. Free test, best prices, can deliver. Ph. 432 0373 or Mob. 0274 942 635.

FOR SALE

EARN $500-$1500 a month part time around your current schedule visit

com/promoMOTHERS & OTHERS Earn $200-$500 xtra p/wk. P/time from home. Full train-

Waipu Boarding Cattery

Excellent care and accommodation

Ph Sue 432 0394

Phone Mark Draper09 432 0655 or 0274 707 607

WATER TANK CLEANING

No need to empty your tank

NORTHERN CLEANING & VALET Regular, spring or rental cleaning.Ruakaka area. Phone Lorraine on 0275 770 226 or 09 432 7782.

MACROCARPA & REDWOOD

Sleepers & postsSlab & dimentional timber

Long Lengths availableCan Deliver

Firewood - Mac gum & Ti tree

Ph Russell 432-0344 or 027-4755555

CARAVANSHuge range

Big shower models from $110pw

Ph. 09 431 5543or 025 27 33370

ContemporaryBalustrades Ltd.

Aluminium and glass balustrades, gates & pool fencing.Peter Connolly

Ph: 09 437 5705Mob: 021 740 177

BUSINESSOPPORTUNITIES

PLANTS. huge range of native plants at Alter-Na-tives Wholesale Nursery.571 Ormiston Road (near the caves)Mon – Fri 9am -4pm, Sat 9am – 2pm

ph 4321 333

EFFLUENT FIELD PLANTING.

We can mulch, supply plants and plant them.Alter-Natives Wholesale Nursery571 Ormiston Road (near the caves)Mon – Fri 9am -4pm, Sat 9am – 2pm

ph 4321 333

COMPOST Good quality compost, small & large volumes.

MPL Landscape Supplies

Mangawhai Heads Rd Ph 09 431 5445

RECYCLINGCAGES & Skip Bins for Hire. 3m3, 5m3,

6m3. MPL Recycling. Mangawhai Heads Rd.

Ph 431 5445.

HORSE COVER AND gear repairs and industrial sewing requirments; can-vas, leather, pvc, straps,

etc. Ph 432 0732

THE NEXT PUBLICATION DATEof the Bream Bay News will be

Thursday 15 JanuaryThe deadline for all copy is 4pm on

Wednesday 7 January

Costs $2.20 for up to 15 words and 20c for each additional word. Boxed, approx 2cm adverts cost $10. Phone or fax your advert through on 432-0209

or leave it with payment at The Thistle in Waipu or at

the Ruakaka Town Centre

TIGER WORMSFor worm farms, composting toilets etc. Ph. 432 0373 evenings Local people read

THE BREAM BAY NEWS

WINDOW CLEANING Domestic and commercial. Prompt reliable service. Phone Dave 433 0035, or Mobile 027 276 6420

HERBALIFEIndependent Distributor

Jeanne Muir.Products forSports Energy, Weightloss& other Health problems & Nourifusion Skin Care

ph 4328902 or 0800 147739 or go to

VEHICLES FOR SALE

HEALTH & FITNESS

Ginny Hall - CowleyDip. Class. Aroma. , Adv. Thrpt Massage

Aromatherapy Massage:

Gift Vouchers, Essential Oils + BlendsStockist of - Living Nature, Weleda and Absolute Essential

Products.

Evening and Weekend Appts also Available

Ph 432 1721

Relaxing and Therapeutic Sessions

SERVICESOFFERED

DAVNIC HIRE

D20 bulldozer hire. Ph: 432 7667Mbl 021 437 501

WORKING FROM HOME

I do small business books, any typing, work on Word, Excel, Power Point and Publisher and Quick Books. Please

FOR HIRE


Acrylic Nails30% off normal price

Special introductoryoffer until ChristmasPh Wendy 432 8065

or 021 132 7142

DIESEL OIL 20 Litre from $129.10, Hydraulic 46 x 20L from $108.20Bream Bay Merchants LtdCnr Sime & Kepa Rd

GIB BOARD, Gib Com-pounds etc Bream Bay Merchants Ltd Cnr Sime &

433 0077

PIPE STORMWATER,90mm $45, 100mm $65.30Bream Bay Merchants LtdCnr Sime & Kepa Rd Ru-

PLYWOOD, H3 Treated DD,2400x1200x12mm $56.30. Bream Bay Mer-chants Ltd. Cnr Sime &

433 0077

MARLEY Spouting & Piping Bream Bay Mer-chants Ltd. Cnr Sime &

433 0077

FENCE RAILS H3.2 75 X 50 X 4.8 $10.40. 100 x 50 x 4.8 $12.60 Bream Bay Merchants Ltd. Cnr Sime

09 433 0077

FENCE POSTS H4 75 x 100 x 2.4 $10.00. H4 100 x 100 x 2.4 $13.30. H4 100 X 100 X 3M $16.60 Bream Bay Merchants Ltd, Cnr Sime & Kepa Rd Ruakaka

TIMBER RAD 150 X 40 X 4.8 H4 RS $19.00 each150 x 50 x 6M H4 RS $4.10 L/M, 200 x 50 H4, Random $6.30 L/M. Bream Bay Merchants Ltd, Cnr Sime

09 433 0077

FENCE PALINGS 150 X

Bream Bay Merchants LtdCnr Sime & Kepa Rd Ru-

FARM GATES, Farm Fence Products. Bream Bay Merchants Ltd. Cnr Sime & Kepa Rd Ruakaka

PUBLIC NOTICES

WANTED TO RENT A four bedroom house or bach in Northland from the period 30/12/2008 to 12/01/2009. If you are go-ing on holiday and would consider renting your home to a family, please contact

WANTED TO RENT

HAYBALING - conven-tional bales (460x350) Also interested in standing hay. Phone Rod 432 0093or Ken 432 0760.

TOP SOIL Waipu based $25 a metre plus delivery 432 0577 or 027 2100 464SIMPSON ELECTRIC STOVE $100 Phone 432 1405.BATHROOM MIXER TAP. $20 Phone 432 1405

FLATMATE WANTED

WORKWANTED

WASHING MACHINE Simpson Automatic. Exel-lent condition, goes well $250 Ph 432 1851

Nanny available for part-time & casual work. Kind, gentle & experiencedwith excellent references. Currently studying nursing

THE BREAM BAY COASTAL CARE TRUST GIVES NOTICE THAT SPRAYING of agapanthus will be taking place over the next six months at the Bream Bay Drive entrance to the Ruakaka Wild Life Refuge using Escort. Spraying will be undertaken in the early morning on days when there is no wind or rain likely. Notices will be placed on this reserve whenever spraying has occured and tape will mark where it is safe to walk. The Trust also gives notice that live catch cat and pos-sum and hedgehog traps as well as stoat traps have been set in this reserve.

BIKES Two Storm Bikes 16 inch wheels. $60 each, Includes helmets. Ph 09 432 0309

NISSAN Laurel, Exellent condition $1500 Regis-tered and Warranted. Ph 432 8480

CENTRAL WAIPU Flat-mates wanted. $100 p/wk PA 021 027 7215

Painter/Decorator.No job too small,

Free quotes.Phone Flemming Joeger

09 438 8503 or027 291 6780

SERVICESOFFERED

HOUSE CLEANING. Ex-perienced cleaner. Phone Wendy 432 7208

ANY COMMUNITY GROUP which

or any other kind of food stall in Waipu on Christmas Eve in conjunction with the Waipu Christmas

Waipu Business Association.09 432 4000

Saturday Morning Medical Clinics

9.00am - 12.00 midday

Saturday Morning Clinics to 10 January

Date Medical CentrePh.

Number

Sat 20 Dec Waipu Medical Centre(Waipu Town Centre)

432 1190

Sat 27 DecBream Bay Medical Centre

(Ruakaka Town Centre)432 8060

Sat 3 JanBream Bay Medical Centre

(Ruakaka Town Centre)432 8060

Sat 10 JanRuakaka Medical Centre(Ruakaka Town Centre)

432 7211


PUBLIC NOTICES

Presbyterian Waipu Camellia Ave, Ruakaka: 8.45am The Centre, Waipu: 10amPrayer Service: 7pm Assembly of God 223 Marsden Pt. Rd, Ruakaka, 10am. Anglican St Paul’s, Ruakaka 9am. On 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month. St Peter’s ,Waipu, 10am. on 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month. St Nicholas Seafarers’ Mission, 5th Sun-day of the month at 9amCatholic Holy Family Church, Ruakaka,10.30am. MassLifepoint. 300 One Tree Point Rd, 10.30am.Christian Renewal Fellowship. Ruakaka Memorial Hall, Sanford Rd. 10am. Zeal Youth Church, 7pm.Equip Chruch. Family service with chid-ren’s programme. One Tree Point Primary School at 10am.

BREAM BAY SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICES

Bream BayASSEMBLY OF GOD223 Marsden Point Road, Ruakaka

Finding Jesus...life’s greatest discovery

YOU ARE WELCOME!Pastors: Ken & Christine Hubbard Tel: 432 7855

MEN ABLAZE - Men’s Group • Ladies OVERCOMERS group IGNITE YOUTH.

Encounter GOD in worship and experience His Healing Presence.

SUNDAY SERVICE 10am & KIDZ CHURCHPOWER HOUSE FRIDAY NITE @ 7PM

WAIPU PUBLIC CORONATION HALL

Books and goods required for

BricaBrac shopOpen Mon - Sat

MormingsFrom 10.30am

RestoringFamilies

Get Resources Here

walkingwithgod.com

WAIPU MAINLY MUSICA time for dance and

music for preschoolersWaipu Presbyterian

Church HallWednesdays 10am

followed by morning tea and chat. All Welcome

Sharon Smith 432 1050Mbl. 021 779 003

PUBLIC NOTICES

Waipu MarketNext on Saturday 3 Jan.

Coronation HallFrom 9am - 1pm

A bargain for everyone:Fruit and vegies, pet supplies.

Cakes and lots of goodies.

Ph. Rosemary 09 431 8043 or txt 021 130 2763

STALLS AVAILABLE

Market held first Saturday of every month

Waipu Christmas Parade

24th DecemberStarts 7pm

At the Pizza BarnFloat form can be

picked up from Ronnie at the Pear Tree.

MARSDEN LIONS CHRISTMAS PARADE

Saturday, 20th December.

All enquiries to

9

Starts at 10-30am

Goes from the Marsden Tavern to .

Mon - Thurs 10.30am - 12.00 midday Fri 10.30am - 4.00 pm

Sat 10am - 1pmHurndal St., Maungaturoto

Ph. 09 4318811

MAUNGATUROTO PUBLIC LIBRARY

Hours:

Recreation Centre, RuakakaNew books arriving monthly

Large print sectionChildren’s library

Extensive fiction and non fiction sectionsReference collection

OPEN 10AM -2PMMONDAY TO SATURDAY

y

RuakakaCommunity

Library

WAIPU COMMUNITY LIBRARY HOURS

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10am to 1pm.

Tuesday: 10am to 4pm. Contacts: Joan Marker - 432 0614

or Marj Corner - 432 0639

SUICIDE PREVENTION OPENING DOORS TO RECOVERY

0508 435 728CRISIS HELPLINE & RESPONSE TEAM

IT’S OK TO ASK FOR HELPIf in need call this number or take this notice to a

Counsellor, Doctor or Clergyman and Ask for HELP

KEY TO HOPE

PH. 432 1130

THE NEXT PUBLICATION DATEof the Bream Bay News will be

Thursday 15 JanuaryThe deadline for all copy is 4pm on

Wednesday 7 January

PUBLIC NOTICES

BREAM BAY ANGLICAN CHURCH

Sunday 21 December Holy Communion, St. Pauls, Ruakaka 9am.. Lessons and Carols.Wednesday 24 December. Holy Communion and Carols St. Peters, Waipu 11.15pm.Thursday 25 December. Christmas Day. St. Pauls, Ruakaka 9am. Holy Communion.

Normal services will resume thereafter

Wishing you and yours a blessed annd relaxed Christmas


www.bbrealty.co.nz


Waipu Artist Studio and Magical RockPeaceful Hen, Sail Rock views, all day sun. A theatre production of private outdoor rooms, native glades a cave and mountain of rock. Just magic. 1 bedroom studio dwelling includes double garage. Will you ever get the chance again? Web Search L24542

Clare Landriganmob 0275 677 433email [email protected]

111 2

One Tree Point $565,000

Coastal Living At Its Best!!Newly completed gorgeous open plan coastal home with three double bedrooms plus office. Two living areas, quality fittings, fabulous bathrooms. Internal double garage. Large outdoor entertaining area with great views. Short walk to beach & handy to boat ramp. Web Search L26030

Carolyn Hawkea/h 09 432 8010 mob 021 429 531241 2

The Team at Allens Bream Bay would like to thank all our clients for their support during 2008 and look forward to working with them in 2009. To view all our listings please visit the Allens website, we are available over the holiday period to discuss your needs. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

From Melva, Carolyn and Clare.

A1 Coastal Realty Limited, MREINZ, 261 One Tree Point Road, RuakakaPh (09) 432 7091 • Fax (09) 432-7129 Email: [email protected]

LET US SHOW CASE YOUR PROPERTY AT MARSDEN COVE

Celebrate our move to this wonderful location. Pop in and see us anytime at

Unit 3, Marsden Cove Retail Centre.

Buying, selling, renting; let us assist with your real estate needs

Members of the First National Bream Bay Team. Bob and Lynda Peni and

Bream Bay News Page11

Adults $5.00. Under 18 free

(refer www.theraces.co.nz)

Ruakaka Races (Gallops & Harness)

Tuesday 6th January

Entertainment for all the family

Ruakaka Race Course, Peter Snell Rd, Ruakaka

Gates open 10am

Phone 432 7249 or email [email protected]

18 December 2008

learning to read thanks to a fundraising effort by Northland’s Masonic Lodges.

made available to Kerry Lomas, Bream Bay’s Resource Teacher for Learning and Behavioural Problems (RTLB).

One Tree Point Primary School and Waiotira school, so the package is now available

The Lexia package looks a bit like a play station game with a console and offers

a number of levels. Kerry says children enjoyed working with it and usually make good improvements with their reading. She said that as behavioural problems are often linked to learning

Ron McCracken of One Tree Point is chairman of the Northland Masonic Centennial Trust Committee, which has organised this district wide project. He said so far $150,000 has been raised through two charity concerts, a bowls tournament in Mangawhai

teachers throughout Northland. Despite Ron living in One Tree Point not far from One Tree Point Primary, Bream Bay is one of the last areas in Northland to be given the Lexia programme as Kerry our permanent RTLB teacher was acting principal at OTP Primary last term.Ron said he has been involved with many fundraising efforts in his time but this is by

.

New tool to help children learn to read sponsored by Northland’s Masonic Lodges

The next publicationdate of the Bream Bay

News

will be Thursday

15 January Deadline

for all copy is Wednesday7 January at 4pm.

Ron McCracken of Northland’s Masonic Lodges hands a copy of the Lexia pro-gramme to Kerry Lomas Bream Bay Resource Teacher for reading and behavioural problems. Also in the picture are OTP Primary Princpal Adrian Smith, teacher Angela Fuller and Room 1 children: Blair West, Cyndric Joyce, John Wassell, Devonte Hart-man and Marshall Spice (with the controls).

The CentreOpen: Mon - Fri

9am - 5pmSat: 9am - 1pm


This year’s Bream Bay Sports Awards held at the ruakaka Recreation Centre on Saturday 6 December were a bit like last year’s awards. As happened last year the most hotly contested trophy was for junior sportsperson of the year, as at last year’s awards there were some pretty impressive lists of achievements by Bream Bay’s junior sports men and women this award and the winner was once again squash player Abbie Palmer of Waipu. This year Abbie’s achievements include beating 26 players from 16 conutries to win a world under 11 years title in Kuala Lumper in Malaysia and the under 11 Penang international title. Abbie ended the 2008 season as both NZ’s number 1 ranked under 11player for the 4th year in a row and is now also the Number 1 ranked under 13 years player. League player Errol Lee who has just won a three year contract to the Canterbury Bulldogs NRL Club was another nominee. Errol won the ASB Secondary Schools Rugby League Award for 2008. He captained the new Zealand Under 15s Rugby League Team and was awarded the Stacey Jones Cup for the Most Outstanding Under 15s New Zealand player at the Under 15s tournament of 2008.

• Chris Smith who scored 11 tries for his JB7 rugby team last season and is Bream Bay College junior squash champion for the third year in a row. Chis has been invited to join the Northland Junior Development Squash Squad and the School of Emerging Talent. • Nicky Roberts who was selected in the New Zealand team for the Oceania karate Championships held in Auckland in September – the youngest person ever to be selected to represent New Zealand at senior international competition. She came second in the junior Women’s Kata and third in the senior Women Kata at this event. • Kelsey Power, a year 10 student at Bream Bay College, who is currently the Northland Senior Secondary School’s tennis champion, the Northland under 18 years champion and a member of the Northland Junior Development Squad. Kelsey is also a member of the Netball North Under 18 high performance squad and was vice captain of the Waipu Gold Collegiate netball team which won the best Bream Bay junior team award. This team was named this year’s best all round team in Whangarei for 2008.

Anna Berthelson, the female member of an adventure

Bream Bay sportsperson of the year. Fiona Fogden who accepted the award on behalf of Anna (who is on a cycling trip in South America) said she has a full time job at the Ruakaka NIWA aquaculture

“Sometimes she is out at 4.30 am in the morning running then kayaks in the evening just to get her training in. In the weekend she spends long hours on her bike.”Also this year the Orion team Anna belongs to has

and China winning placings at all these events. Anna also came 4th in the open women’s section of this year’s Coast to Coast longest day race.

Bream Bay Sports awards 2008

Eroll Lee, who has won a three year contract to the Can-terbury Bulldogs NRL. Eroll plans to continue with his education at Bream Bay College but will attend training

is in January.

Kelsey Power accepted the best junior team award for her Waipu Gold Collegiate netball team.

Bream Bay United’s First Division soccer team won the senior team of the year award. This team had a slow start but developed as the season progressed and despite placing mid table in the league, made the knockout plate

United team has done this. Although losing this game 2 -1 to FC Whangarei BBU fought back hard in the second half of the game and was unlucky not to score.

Toni Power won the Services to Sport Award. Toni, who

teams, was chosen as this year’s Whangarei Netball Coach of the year . She has been a senior umpire for the past 10 years and a rep umpire for the past 8 years. She has also coached Whangarei representative teams for the past 10 years and is a member of the Whangarei Netball Committee.

Shona Fogden won the Master Sportsperson award after a busy year competing in a number of multisport, mountain bike, triathlon and running events, the highlight of these winning the woman’s vet section in a 10km off road run in Chamoni, France in June. Shona’s friend Kerry Lomas said when the pair went on holiday together she always had to carry the bike tools as Shona had already reached the weight limit for luggage with her bike. When they got to the hotel, Shona would be setting up her bike in the living area of their room and instead of going shopping and lying on a beach “like normal people” she would go out on long bike rides.

Swimming coach Richard Dunkerton, or Mr. D as he is known by young swimmers, won the Sports Administrator of the year award. Mr D has been a swimming coach in Northland for the past 35 years.

were just seven competitive swimmers in the Bream Bay Swimming Club. This number has now risen to 47 and the Bream Bay Club won the Lion trophy at the Anne of Craicor swim carnival in Kawakawa on 29 November 2008 after winning a medley relay race which involved 20 swimmers aged from under 10 year olds to under 20 year olds.

Shona Fogden, winner of the Masters Sportsperson of the Year trophy

Toni Power won the Services to Sport Award

Richard Dunkerton with his Sports Administrator of the Year award

BREAM BAY AREA Resident Sales ConsultantPETER OLDHAM

WAIPU Superb Family HomeBeautifully presented 3 double bedroom home set in 1012 m2 of very attractive grounds. The home has been refurbished to a high standard and the spacious well fenced grounds & garden are absolutely perfect. It has great street appeal, set well back from the road down a tree lined drive. A large double garage with power that includes a workshop.For Sale

Peter Oldham • Mobile 021 670 517 • After hours: 432 0517 • Whangarei 438 3079

By appointment

ONE TREE POINT The Complete Package

-

adjacent.For Sale By appointment

NEW LISTING

Bream Bay News Page12 18 December 2008

Residential SalesRentals – Holiday Accommodation

Ray White RuakakaCasey Realty Ltd MREINZPH: 09 432 7025Fax: 09 432 7095Email:[email protected]

RENTALS REQUIRED URGENTLY

We Currently Have Available:

We specialise in Residential Housing, Holiday Accomodation and all your

Property Management needs.

3 Bedroom close to race course ....................................................$300p/w

4 Bedroom One Tree Point ....................................................$400p/w neg

4 Bedroom New Ruakaka ..............................................................$420p/w

Many Holiday lets of various sizes ....................From $100-$250 per night

All properties on line: rwruakaka.co.nzContact Brent Casey or Mike Doak

Do you want Industry on steroids? Continued from page 9.

Mr. Dell said that he had already made an extra copy of this document available at the Takutai Place service centre but as each copy cost $150 to produce the council was unlikely to supply one to every resident in Ruakaka and One Tree Point. He told the meeting that the document is available on line on the council’s wdc.govt.

Members of the public have until Thursday 19 February 2009 to give the council feedback on the new structure plan proposal. Asked by the Bream Bay News about the council’s time line for formal adoption of the new structure plan Mr. Dell replied, “We are still to detail the exact timing post submissions. I would however expect the SP to have been signed off by June 2009.

”

The second annual Tartan in the Park competition will be held in conjunction with the Waipu Highland Games on January 1 in the Caledonian Park. Katrine McLean, who organises the competition, said the idea came from her daughter Rhona McLean as a means of promoting the use of tartan in

“We got permission from the Caledonian Society to stage it at the Highland Games last year and it was deemed successful enough that they have asked us to make it an annual event.” “It is supposed to be a fun competition so anyone can enter provided they are wearing something tartan but we would like to encourage a bit of ingenuity

There are four categories: men and women and boys and girls up to 14 years of age. Winners and runners up are chosen in each. Prizes have been donated by businesses in Whangarei, Mangawhai, Wellsford and

Knowledge of the tartan used, style and originality and grooming and deportment are the criteria for judging.

Tartan in the Park competition at the Highland Games

Bream Bay St John manager urges countryside dwellers to put rural rapid number at their gatesBarbara Lock, manager of the Bream Bay St. John Ambulance station is urging

front gates. She said many rural residents here don’t seem to have these and this can make for

Barbara said the ambulance has a low side light which picks out the glow in the dark numbers on letterboxes or gateposts. The numbers also relate to distance from a highway or main road, so let the ambulance crew know when they need to slow down and search for a driveway. Rural numbers for people in rural Bream Bay are assigned by the Whangarei District

be serewed onto a letterbox or gate post or tied to a fence. Barbara suggests these could be good Christmas presents.

The Bream Bay Club in Princes Rd. Ruakaka is planning a plastic duck race down the Ruakaka River on Sunday 11 January. Aproximately 1500 plastic ducks will be launched into the river at the bridge near Bream Bay College. Each will be numbered and, the club hopes, sponsored at

a trip to the Gold Coast with airfares, accomodation for one child and one adult.

on 0274 779 258.

Anyone for duck racing?

Bream Bay News Page 17

Art Gallery and Working Studio

18 December 2008

Karen at working her studio.

Karen Irwin has opened a studio at her home in Bream Bay Drive, Ruakaka where she makes and sells glass beads. The craft is called lampwork but the term is often

“Hopefully, people will wonder what this is and come inside to have a look”, said Karen.

shape coloured molten glass around a rod to form beads. A single bead can take up to an hour to make and no two are ever the same. Karen started making beads three years ago as a hobby. “I was a serial hobbyist. I would get a book from the library and take up something

“My husband asked, ‘Does this involve using heat? ’ When I told him, ‘Yes it does’

reaches temperatures of 1400 º F. She sits at her desk engrossed in her work for up to four hours a day. When her shoulders start to ache she knows it is time to pack up for the day. “You need good hand eye co-ordination and to be very still and steady.” It is a complex business. Each bead needs a clay base so it can be removed from

Different coloured glass has different chemical properties, which can react when

evenly and constantly to keep its shape. Sometimes Karen uses dichroic glass, which changes colours with the angle of the light and another of her trademark techniques involves incorporating foil in the bead. Both the foil and the dichroic glass burn easily so it has taken some practice to master their use. Karen makes a variety of jewellery pieces but her favourite, one she produces

long. People coming in to choose one can spend an hour or so looking through her collection.“I never plan. I just select the colours I think I am going to work with that day and get started. My colour instincts are blue and blue greens but sometimes I make myself use reds and browns. I think I have only made about three yellow beads this year.”

annealingwhich makes the glass very hard. “I don’t give an absolute guarantee but I have dropped these babies on the concrete and they didn’t break” said Karen.Before bead making Karen made jewellery and “got a bit annoyed at a lack of really nice beads.” She studied the bead making craft at the Annie Rose Studio in Whangarei, taking

Whangarei by this studio.“You learn a few new tricks every time you go to one of these workshops. They really help.” She belongs to the International Society of Glass Bead Makers and the New ZealandSociety of Glass Bead Artists.It’s an old old craft dating back as far as Mesopotamia 2340-2180 BC. It is currently practised in different forms all around the world. The Chinese are known for mass

and reproduce these over and over again. Some ancient cultures even used beads as currency. When she is better established Karen plans to run workshops

The ancient craft of beadmaking comes to Bream Bay

D

Karen Irwin opens a glass bead making studio in Ruakaka

Hours: 10am to 4pm Mon-FriOld House, Waipu,Next to the Monuments

WAIPU OPPORTUNITY SHOP

Clothing - Books - Household Goods

Documents

Phone / Fax (09) 432 0209. email - [email protected] ... · 18 December 2008 Bream Bay News Page 3 Phone the Bream Bay News 432 0209 or email: [email protected] if you