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Ilia and Eva Petro, the owners of the new La’ Nonna bakery and café on the layby alongside State Highway One in Ruakaka, have some big plans for that location.The couple owns the site, which stretches from the bakery/café up to, and including the Gas Alley Petrol station, and eventually hope to build a new, larger petrol station there. In the meantime, they are seeking resource consent to build three more shops between the bakery and the petrol station as well as some public toilets. Mr. Petro said he has had expressions of interest from various businesses people who might occupy the new shops but he cannot say what these might be as nothing has

He hopes to have the new toilets in place by October this year. Mr. Petro said he is aware of but not bothered by plans to build a truck stop area with restaurants, a café and petrol station on the Port Marsden Highway nearby as he thinks its location directly alongside State Highway One will give his retail development the advantage. The Petros have owned the La’Nonna Bakery and the surrounding shops in Kaiwaka for the past eight years. “We have tidied that area up. When we bought that Kaiwaka land the buildings on it were all old. We put in a new concrete car park. It looks a lot better. We are planning to do the same for Ruakaka.”The lack of toilets and the general untidiness of the Ruakaka State Highway 1 layby has been a concern of the Ruakaka Residents and Ratepayers Association who have pointed out to the Whangarei District Council

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It was a glorious day on Thursday 19th February for the annual picnic at Waipu Cove for kuia and kaumatua organized by Te Ha Oranga – Ngati Whatua Iwi Health Provider.Community Health Worker and local to Waipu – Jeanette Nathan said that this is the 5th year for the picnic and the participants all look forward to this regular outing. “We need to nurture our elders as they are the essence of our Maori community and that they love gathering together,”Jeanette said. Two of the group, including and 84 year old kuia, even took the opportunity to take a swim in the sea. There was much sharing of stories, ukulele playing, joyous singing and a lot of laughter. For lunch they had scones, BBQ mussel fritters, a variety of salads, and a boysenberry ice-cream.

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We will all be watching I have had a few comments about the article in the last issue on the Fight Night planned for the Ruakaka Tavern. Actually I was quite pleased about that article.

as broadly and truthfully as possible.I was out distributing papers around the Ruakaka shops last week and a young Maori girl came up and asked me for a copy. She wanted to see the photo of the boxers inside. I thought “Great, there is something in there for a section of our community I probably don’t cater for particularly well.” I will, no doubt, get more comments about the interview with Herbe Rata in this issue. I would be interested to hear from those who know Herbie a bit better than I do.

that he has “a silver tongue” and perhaps I am a bit susceptible to this kind of persuasion. His answer to the question about whether or not his boxing club is a way of recruiting young men into the Headhunters doesn’t completely reassure me. There is no surer way of making young people want to belong to something then telling them they are not good enough for it. However I have lived long enough to understand that people are complicated. No one is completely good or completely bad. People who have done bad things can do good things. People can change. There is always hope. Sometimes it is those wild, headstrong, young people who get themselves into all kinds of scrapes who turn out to be the best leaders with the most empathy for other people’s problems. I think Herbie would make a good politician. He has that kind of charisma and wiliness. Perhaps he is developing a sense of social justice as indicated by his thoughts on the New Zealand justice system. His loyalty to the Headhunters Gang could be a problem though, if he wanted to join a politcal party. But stranger things have happened. He presents a bit of an enigma. The reported activities of the Headhunters Motorcylce Club, he belongs to undermine civil society.

“The Headhunters is just another club”, says Herbie. According to a Wikipedia article there are currently 110 members of this “club” in prison in New Zealand. In the early 2,000s Headhunters were convicted of running a large methamphetamine ring. There have also been convictions for theft, rape and murder.I have heard local anecdotes about Headhunter gang members extorting money from vulnerable people.in our community. It is not surprising that some of Herbie’s neighbours looked a bit askance at him when he decided to move back to Takahiwai. There is a bit of a vacuum for someone capable of and willing to take some of these young men and women in hand, to help them to learn about discipline and purpose. I believe Herbie Rata has genuine enthusiasm for the sport of boxing. He knows a bit about organising boxing events and he is helping to introduce this sport to our community. I am hoping for the best. He invited me to the Fight Night but I don’t think I will be going. While I understand that boxers are athletes and there is courage and grace in this sport, I don’t like watching people get hurt. I feel a bit the same about watching club rugby. I hope all those beautiful young people come through this event without major damage. In conclusion I just want to say that I believe it helps to shed a bit of light on any situation. If, as some people fear, The Takahiwai Boxing Club is a ruse to recruit young men into the Headhunters then we are all going to be watching.

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The Bream Bay News put a few questions on behalf of the people of Ruakaka to the Whangarei District Council’s Group Manager of Infrastructure and Services, Simon Weston on the subject of the proposed sale of sand from the edge of the Ruakaka Sports Park to Northport. We asked: What stage is the negotiation with Northport for this sale at?Mr. Weston, “We haven’t got anything signed between us but we have been discussing it for a while.”Is the sand suitable for the purpose Northport wants to use it for”

for that purpose.”How much money will be made from the sale of the sand?Mr. Weston – “This is commercial information so I cannot say.”Will all the money generated from this sale be spent in Ruakaka.Mr. Weston – “Yes.”

Bruce Cann, who has lived all his life in Ruakaka and whose father was a Whangarei County Councillor, takes issue with a suggestion made in the Bream Bay News editorial of 12 February , that the Roger Hall Memorial Park land was donated to the people of Ruakaka by the NZ Electricity Department at the time of the construction of the Marsden Power Stations.

County Council “fair and square” from the Sime family. Mr. Cann said the sand mound was built with the idea that it could become a viewing

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For those that did not read the last issue, I would like to share some of the contents of the article. The article was about holding boxing matches at our local tavern. While I am not against boxing at all, I am appalled at the person or gang that is really backing this event.Are we all idiots? Do the owners of the Ruakaka Tav-ern have any standards of acceptable cliental? I would think the Woods brothers who have interest in the tav-ern wouldn’t associate themselves with gangs. What about Ken Orr, does he still hold an interest? Has he been informed about these boxing events and who is backing them?This promotional boxing event is backed by Head Hunter Member, Herbie Rata. This evil person is no one to look up to. He has already destroyed the lives of

These boxing events are used to lure and recruit young vulnerable people into thinking there is a better life with the head hunters gang. Look at the colours of the t shirts, red and black. These are the head hunter gang colours! Don’t be fooled!

disgusted. I guarantee most people from Takahiwai are

of the name of the club when many of us know that he is associated with the headhunters gang.Now back to the tavern. I enjoy a night down at the tavern once in a while to watch a band and catch up with friends, but that is because I feel safe and I know the tavern is not overrun with gang members. If we allow this event to go ahead, the tavern will lose hard working honest cliental and gain gang members. I am not overacting. This will be Ruakaka’s future. Do we want this to happen?Stand up everyone. Have your say. Don’t be fooled. It’s just another way to recruit your son, your nephew, your brother.

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Editor - I usually require a name to be published along with a letter but. in this case, because the Headhunter Club has a somewhat fearsome reputation I think there

It’s been a while since I have felt the need to vent, and it’s disappointing that the world we live in is such that through my own bemusement and frustration that I feel compelled to vent to our local rate payers through my favourite paper the Bream Bay News.I took my eight - year- old son to school on Monday, he rode his bike, and I tried to skateboard. I tried but due to the stones covering the path from the road re-sealing

with two students that had fallen from roller blading and more were complaining about the stones on their feet.I decided to take my new found information to the lo-

crossing had not been painted, (all other road markings had). The lady I dealt with took my information in a friendly manor and thanked me for passing it on.The next day the crossing was painted, excellent. Today I noticed two messages on my phone from Downers (the contractors) asking me to make contact. The man I spoke to was polite and friendly, and explained that, he had been out, looked at the stones on the path and understood the issue. However they won’t be sweeping the stones back on to the road because the cars would just spray it back on to the footpath and they would have to come back and do it again and, obviously, an expense would be incurred. I tried to passionately sug-gest that it was not good enough.Downers also explained the stones on the paths are to stay like this for the next 1 to 2 weeks. The contractors are hoping the weather will heat up the tar allowing the stones to stick better. I guess the ones on the paths don’t get to stick to the tar. I can’t believe that WDC waits for people to complain-before they act. This work should have been inspected

directly affected. This is typical of the half done proj-ects that seem to get done in One Tree Point. To those reading this please stop accepting sub-stan-dard services from our WDC. Let them know when they get it wrong and when they get it right, otherwise they will continue to make poor decisions. It only takes a phone call.

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that this is the departure and arrival point for passengers travelling between Whangarei and Auckland.Asked about why he chose to open a new bakery in Ruakaka and to purchase land here Mr. Petro said, “There are a lot of people travelling up and down the highway. This area will go ahead. We are all waiting for this to happen.”

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The Northern Caledonian Pipe Band will be practising in the Waipu Caledonian Park this weekend prior to travelling to the national pipe band competition in Nelson

This will be the last full band practice prior to the national competition and Pipe Major Bain McGregor invites members of the public to the park to see the band in action.

base drummer, “so it’s a pretty big machine”, said Bain. The musicians come from all over Northland and Auckland with even one from Tauranga. The Northern Caledonian band won the Grade 3 section at the nationals last year and is now competing in Grade 2. Bain suggests the best time to go down to watch and listen will be at 1pm on Sunday

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Herbie Rata answering his critics

“I am not organizing the Fight Night in the Ruakaka Tavern. The Tavern owners and managers are doing

says Herbie Rata.

and knows a bit about how they are organized so is giving some advice about how these nights are organized.

this. He is the person applying for the licence for the event. Peter says that if he gains the license and the

presence, security guards, a doctor and professional referees at the event. Former New Zealand titleholder Lance Revell will attend and is helping with the arrangements. “It is all very controlled”, said Peter. Is Herbie, as some people claim, using his new Takahiwai Boxing Club to recruit members to the Headhunters gang? He says emphatically that he is not. “We don’t need those guys (from the boxing club) in our club. We have enough members.”The Headhunters, he says, is his club and is just like any other club. Given the Headhunters reputation and the discomfort it causes people in Takahiwai to have a member of this gang (or club) living amongst them, why does he continue to be a member? It is a matter of loyalty Herbie explains. “The Takahiwai Rugby League club hasn’t won (the Northland League competition) for ten years but people keep supporting them. They are loyal to Takahiwai and it’s the same thing with my club. I take the good and the bad, whatever comes along. It’s my club. Its really just a motorcycle club.” Isn’t that a Headhunters motif on the Takahiwai Boxing Club T Shirts? Herbie says it is just a skull image and

skull images are pretty ubiquitous. Of his boxing career Herbie says, “I am no Muhammad Ali but I gave it a go.”He has fought four times in Auckland.

boxing training helps with rugby, rugby league players and other sports. The father of one of the young men in his boxing club has thanked him for the difference boxing training has made to his son.

a lot to do with their time.”Boxing training gives them purpose and discipline. The 19 corporate tables for the Fight Night at the Tavern have sold out already.

see the All Blacks or the Warriors.”

Herbie and Peter both say there won’t be much if any.

you don’t make anything from it. There are a lot of expenses. Eight promo girls who will get $100 each. A

referees, and a $2000 licence from the boxing association. Training sessions for the Takahiwai Boxing Club began on the deck in front of their home but as the numbers have grown have moved to the Ruakaka Recreation Centre.

for”, said Herbie.

and married for 18 months. They got together soon after Herbie came out of prison serving nine months on remand on an assault charge on which he was eventually acquitted.

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I was the steward for this competition…the size and the acoustics were perfect , even with the un-lined interior. With these positive aspects, I can see more similar sized events taking place in that area.

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He took out a loan so he could hire a good lawyer and what he learned from the experience is this –“There are people inside who shouldn’t be there and there are people on the outside who should be locked up.”To get justice you need to pay a good lawyer. The duty solicitors assigned to people who can’t afford to do this, generally don’t go the extra mile for their clients.

his Headhunter connections and time spent in prison. She found out however that he was OK. “I wouldn’t have married him if I thought he was a bad person.”

He doesn’t want to be anywhere else. Herbie Rata grew up in Whangarei. His father was a school principal and his mother was a teacher. He has a long time connection to Takahiwai where his family owned land and he spent most of his weekends. “I belong here in Takahiwai as much as anybody.” For his secondary schooling he went to a Mormon Church College in Hamilton. He began training as a primary school teacher but left two years into the course to work at the AFFCO Freezing Works in Whangarei.

As his parents only son he moved back to Takahiwai to take over the care of the family farm from his parents. He built a house on the land and raises calves and beef cattle. Should people living in Ruakaka be concerned about the presence of a Headhunter gang member in their midst? Are their more burglaries, car thefts, drug deals and extortions in our community, as a result of his living here? Herbie said, “That’s my mother living over the road there. Would I steal from her? My sister lives upon the hill over there. I am not going to steal from her either or from anyone else for that matter.”He says there are people who won’t be seen talking to him in public but come around to see him when they want something. “They are friends when they want to be friends”, he said. He shakes his head after reading the letter sent to the Bream Bay news this week, which calls him an “evil person” and “no one to look up to.” “Wow this person pulls no punches.”

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Work on our new Long Term Plan is about to reach a critical milestone which

should make it much easier to have your say on proposed regional council activities for the next 10 years. The LTP not only sets out our plans for the coming decade but, crucially, how they’re paid for.

Councillor Craig Brown says work to develop the latest LTP is in full swing, but concedes it’s a real and very dif cult balancing act.

“My fellow councillors and I are very keen to improve Northland’s performance across a whole range of areas to try and better meet the varied expectations of our many communities, which in themselves can be quite diverse.”

Craig says that diversity de nitely exists within Coastal South, which stretches from Kokopu across to the western boundaries of urban Whangarei to a few kilometres south of Kaiwaka, including the coastal settlements of Bream Bay and Mangawhai Heads.

“There will be a lot to do in those areas over the next decade, but as councillors we also need to be very mindful of the pressure that puts on rates and the requirement to work collectively in the best interests of the whole region.”

To help them in that work, the council will soon release a useful new tool as part of that process – a Consultation Document setting out the key issues being proposed for the LTP.

“The Consultation Document is speci cally designed to provide communities with a ‘fair representation’ of key issues in a way that should be easily understood,”Craig says.

“It’s scheduled to be released for public feedback in late March and will help ensure we’re having the right sort of debates with our communities going forward.”

A long-term Bream Bay resident, Craig says encouraging sustainable development is a core regional council goal and at a local level he believes things are now starting to improve across a number of economic fronts.

“In recent years, some development in the area has not progressed as quickly as some may have liked, but things are de nitely picking up. Business seems to be a little more optimistic.”

“People are showing interest in local land and there are a number of interesting developments on the horizon, including on the aquaculture front and moves by Marsden Maritime Holdings for lift-out facilities for the boating industry.”

Craig says in order for the council to make the most well-informed decisions possible, it’s important for as many people as possible to have their say on its proposed LTP.

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Local regional councillor Craig Brown says Northlanders should take a bow after making more than 430 public submissions on two important region-wide transport plans.

Craig says transport-related issues affect all Northlanders and the Draft Regional Land Transport Plan (RLTP) and Draft Regional Public Transport Plan (RPTP) are key documents.

The RLTP will eventually be the blueprint for tens of millions of dollars’ worth of roading infrastructure spending over the next three years. The RPTP sets out how public passenger transport services and assistance for transport-disadvantaged will be provided for

people wishing to elaborate on their written submissions.

Craig says calls to improve Matakohe’s road bridges and support for continuation of Kaitaia’s public bus service had featured strongly, but given the hearings had yet to be held, it would be inappropriate to go into too much detail at this stage.

Meanwhile, he says the Regional Transport Committee is aware many motorists are unhappy over the recent timing of some summer State Highway roadworks, including well-reported problems of icked-up stones damaging windscreens locally.

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over the next decade.The Regional Transport Committee,

chaired by Councillor John Bain, includes members of all three district councils.

“The response rate is a real credit to the group, which continues to work incredibly hard to suggest how the limited funding available should be allocated by NZ Transport Agency in the best interests of all Northlanders.

“Importantly, it’s a testament to the many Northlanders who’ve have taken time to have their say on transport issues concerning them.”

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recovered by police. The phone was left on a charger in the lounge and security camera footage revealed a man who had been in the room using a computer taking the phone.

Bream Bay area. He is yet to be spoken to by police. Constable Martin Geddes said local knowledge was used to recover the phone.

Trailer stolen from outside refuse transfer station

.Over the past few weeks two outboards were stolen from two properties in the One Tree Point area. Police advise people in the area to secure their property well and call 111 if they see anything suspicious.

Outboards stolen from OTP properties

and SH1, Ruakaka over the past few weeks.

matter of time before there is property damage or injuries to people.”He asks that anyone who has an idea who is responsible for the lighting of these

.

Stolen phone recovered

A Mangawhai resident hoping to drop off some rubbish at the Uretiti Transfer sta-tion on his way into Whangarei was caught out by the new shorter opening hours at the station. When he found the station shut at 9am on Wednesday morning he left his trailer outside the gate. When he returned three hours later he found that the trailer had been stolen

Another arsonist in our midst

was announced, the ticket holder or holders brought it into the Ruakaka Lotto Shop where it was purchased. He, she or they were sent down to Auckland to pick up the winnings. As to who this person is , and as to whether he or she is someone local or someone who was holidaying or passing through Ruakaka at the time of purchase Grace Hou, the Ruakaka Lotto Shop owner, is unable to say.

Lotto win claimed at last

Sighting of stolen car leads to Police huntin Ruakaka The sighting of a stolen car on State Highway One followed by a short chase where the driver of the stolen vehicle eluded the Police led to a hunt for the vehicle in Ru-akaka on Monday afternoon 23 February. Ruakaka and One Tree Point locals were

neighbourhoods.

26 February 2015 Bream Bay News

We know when our children are sick. They go from being active and alert to quiet, grumpy, sleepy, clingy and wanting more cuddles. Often they lose in-terest in food. The most common general signs of illness are fever, pain, vom-iting, diarrhoea, cough, headache and rash. Fever (body temperature above

-ruses. Children’s natural defence mechanisms are less well-developed than adults’ immune systems, so children are at higher risk of infections.Fever accompanied by cough, runny or blocked nose and headache can signi-fy the common cold. “Ask us about our Children’s Pain & Fever fact card”, recommend Self Care pharmacists, “because this has a lot of helpful hints for looking after sick children. Also it indicates what other signs to look out for in children that indicate more serious illnesses.” Keeping your child comfortable

or ibuprofen to reduce fever, are best when your child has a cold. “But” advice from Self Care pharmacists is “use proper medicine-measuring spoons when measuring-out doses of liquid medicines. Don’t use kitchen teaspoons because they are not accurate, the volume varies from spoon to spoon, and your child will not receive the correct dose of medicine.” It is important to look out for sore throats in children as it can lead to Rheumat-

and young people, aged four and above. Sore throats generally clear up by themselves but “strep” sore throats can lead to rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease which can be life threatening. It is important to check up children with sore throats so if they do have a “strep” sore throat they can be treated with antibiotics and stop the illness progressing any further. If you are unsure then get in touch with your doctor or your pharmacist.Parents can encourage their children to take simple steps to help prevent the spread of some illnesses. Children should cover their mouths and noses when they sneeze and cough, and then wash their hands straight after. Washing hands is also VERY important after going to the toilet, and before eating. They should not share cups and drink bottles, nor spoons and other eating utensils. Tissues are best for blowing noses, and then they should be thrown away im-mediately. Immunisation is generally one of the most effective ways of protecting chil-dren against infections that can cause serious diseases and associated com-plications (including death). All forms of immunisation work by causing the body to produce an immune response, in the same way it would if exposed to the disease but without the child suffering all the symptoms and consequences. In the future, when the child comes into contact with the disease, the immune system responds quickly and helps prevent the child developing the disease. The World Health organisation and the Ministry of Health recommend immu-nisation for your children. However there may be cases where it is not suitable to immunise and it is important to see your pharmacist or doctor regarding possible risks and/or contraindications. Children with asthma or allergies, or who are recovering from an illness, such as a common cold, can be immunised.

of Health’s immunisation schedule, is available to all children in New Zealand,

type b (a cause of childhood meningitis), pneumococcal disease, hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, polio, tetanus and whooping cough. Side effects from vaccines can sometimes occur and include redness and soreness at the injection site. There may also be mild fever. While these symptoms may be

reactions to immunisation are very rare. Ask your Self Care pharmacists for a copy of the Children’s Illnesses and Children’s Pain & Fever fact cards that contains useful information for parents.

Orrs Unichem Pharmacy

Orrs Unichem Pharmacy Ruakaka, Town Centre, Ruakaka. Phone 09 4327756

Maungaturoto Pharmacy, 144 Hurndall St, Maungaturoto. Phone 09 4318045

BREAM BAY BRIDGE CLUBTen Free Beginners Lessons

bridge to join our friendly club at Coronation Hall, Waipu. Come along and enjoy learning bridge with us. Bridge is a wonderful way to meet people and keep the brain cells functioning.

or Rod 09 432 0093

-lowing update to the Bream Bay News on the sale of the company’s 166 hectares of industrial land in Ruakaka last week.She said, “Following a decision by the Court to strike out the injunction applica-

Mighty River Power has resumed its sales process to divest the land. One parcel has been sold, and is due to settle within the next two weeks.”Last May the Patuharakeke Iwi Trust Board sought to place an injunction on the sale of all 166 hectares on the basis that this land formed part of the Poupouwhenua

Mighty River Power has also sold 8.8 hectares of land, part of the old power station site to NIWA. This sale is due to settle soon. NIWA had been leasing the land from Mighty River Power for 14 years for its aquaculture research centre. This sale was not opposed by Patuharakeke as NIWA is 100% crown owned.

the Waitangi Tribunal could recommend the land be returned to Maori ownership

The subject of school parent contributions has featured in the national news of late

Each of our schools, it turns out, has a different parent contribution structure. Although parents are invoiced for these “contributions” they are, in fact, voluntary donations and a Ministry of Education directive suggests they should not be referred

percent of these requested fees were paid, despite the school offering a spot prize of a family trip to Rainbows End for families who made the contribution. Principal Paul Ramsay said the school is missing out on a substantial amount of money, around $10,000 through contributions not being paid. “We don’t budget for it as we know we won’t get it, but I don’t think people realize the cumulative effect of all those fees. We do the best we can to keep our class sizes down and an extra $10,000 would really help.”

children is asked to contribute $90 and with three or more, $120.

and the money generated is used for IT, art or sports equipment. “Whatever the need is really.”At One Tree Point Primary parents are asked to play $100 a year per child or $200 a year for two or more children. There is a 10% discount and a spot prize incentive

their contributions. The requested contribution at Bream Bay College is $60 per student per year or $100 per family. The rate of collection is 61%, which Principal Wayne Buckland said has improved markedly (from around 40%) since the school began sending out invoices by email and giving parents the option to pay online in 2014. He said, “It seems for some parents it wasn’t as thought they didn’t want to pay their contributions but just that it was a hassle for them to do this.”Mr. Buckland said the contributions are added into the school budget and spread over different areas of the schools expenditure. At the end of the year students whose families have paid up are given a copy of the school year book with photographs of whanau groups and sports teams. This can

Schools miss out through unpaid parent contributions

Update on MRP land sale


Rowsells TYRES Ph 433 0313Stockists of Maxxis Tyres

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On Call 24 hrs 094330313 or Bert on 021983724

New & Secondhandtyres available in most sizes

Car puncture repairs for pensioners - $5470 Marsden Point Road, Ruakaka Courtesy car available by arrangement

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Fri 13 March 1.22 2.4 1.38 2.4

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The Northern Surf Lifesaving Competition at Ruakaka Beach

The Northern Surf Life-saving Championship Competitions drew a big crowd estimated at 2,000 and comprising compet-itors, supporters and on-lookers to Ruakaka Beach on Saturday and Sunday

Thirteen clubs were rep-resented in the competi-tions which were made exciting by a choppy sea.

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Above left: Oscar Williams of Whan-gamata wins the under 16 Iron Man competition.

race.

26 February 2015



Ships expected at Marsden Point

Koraki and Barge ETA 3am Thursday 26 February. ETD Thursday 26 Febru-

Vega Mars ETA Thursday 26 February at 11am. ETD Saturday 28 February

Senanur Cebi ETA Thursday 26 February at 2pm. ETD Sunday 1 March at 4am. Loading logs.

Awanuia-

ery. Maritec

Loading logs for China. Polaris Melody ETA 28 February at 2am. ETD Monday 2 March at 11pm.

Loading logs for China. Koraki and Barge ETA Saturday 28 February. ETD Sunday 1 March. Load-

ing cement at Portland for Auckland. Afra Oak

Yangtze Brilliance ETA Wednesday 4 March at 1am ETD Friday 6 March at 1pm. Loading logs.

New Alliance

Super Challenge ETA Wednesday 4 March at 12 noon. ETD Friday 6 March at 2am. Loading logs. Mount Baker -

charging coal from Port Kembla, NSW, Australia. Laura Bulker

Loading logs for China.Peak Spirit ETA Tuesday 10 March at midnight. ETD Friday 13 March at

Photo by Peter Grant.

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at the Ruakaka Tavern at the Ruakaka Tavern.Saturday 28 Feb-

WAIPU COUNTRY MARKET at the Presbyterian Church hall. Saturday

Next on Sunday 8 March. 9am -1pm in the Waipu Coronation Hall.

E Sunday 8 March from 10am at Altlas Concrete, Marsden Point Rd. Fundraiser for the Ruakaka Skate Park.

On Sunday 8 March from 2pm onwards.

Saturday March 14. @ The Domain

22 March 9-1pm

9am - 1pm.

WHAT’S ON IN BREAM BAY

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Free Courtesy Coach available Thurs, Fri & Sat

BISTRO MEALS available 7 daysfrom 5pm in the main bar.

Bar opening times:Mon 2pmTues - Sun 11am

Marsden Point Road, Ruakaka. Phone 432 7358

ENTERTAINMENT

$15 a ticket available at bar now.

van running from 1pm.

, Saturday 14 March. Leaves Maungaturoto

SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN, Saturday 2 May, The Civic Theatre, Auckland. Departs Maungaturoto 10:00am. Waipu/Maungaturoto departure $162; Dargaville/Whangarei $182. Payment by Monday 16 March please.

– Tuesday 19 May, Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland. The only Auckland show. Departing Maungaturoto $130. Phone for other departure places. Leaving Maungaturoto 3:30pm. Payment by Monday 6 April please.

We’d love you to join us on any of the above excursions. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.

BROOKS MOTORS UPCOMING TRIPS

-gresive competitors cutting across the bow of their boat.


B Geoff Spencer Auto Elec-trical. Century battery Agent. Free test, best prices, can deliver. Ph.

.

Phone Mark Draper09 432 0655 or 0274 707 607

�� WATER TANK CLEANING

No need to empty your tank

• Vacuum or full scrub

gear repairs and industrial sewing requirments; can-vas, leather, pvc, straps, small tarps, tents and zips

CARPET LAYING, Re-stretching and Repairs, 20 yrs exp, reliable service. PH Dean Ireson 436 2633

Ruakaka (A Brief History)

Compiled by Judy Richards

Copies $20Available from

Bream Bay Realty, Ruakaka Town

CentreOr from Bruce Cann

Ph. 432 7399 Also available from

Take Note Stationery and Lotto Shop

CARPET

At Lifestyle Laundromat Corner of Commerce St.

and Okara Drive

Huge selection of car-pets & vinyl at compet-itive prices. Cpt short ends from $89+ GST per LM, Vinyl 2 mtr wide from $39 per LM. Mobile service, free measure& quote. Ph Christine (09)

FOR SALE

Boarding CatteryO. T. P . RdPh 4330122

VEHICLES FOR SALE

BEAUTY, HEALTH & FITNESS

-UCTS Independent dealer, phone Susan McRae 4321029.

Phone

REFLEXOLOGY

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

Stimulate the body to treat itself!

www.handsonhealth.co.nzContact Alice GrantMACROCARPA

SLEEPERSLONG LENGTHS

Delivery availablePh Russell 4320344

TURN YOUR UNWANTED TREES

INTO FIREWOOD

AND/OR WOODCHIP.Phone Heath

WAIPU COMMUNITY

LIBRARY HOURS

LIBRARY HOURS

additional word. Boxed, approx 4cm adverts cost $10 plus GST Phone or fax your advert through to 432 - 0209 email to: [email protected]

or leave it with payment at The Thistle in Waipu or at in the Ruakaka Town Centre.

AdvertisingMonday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday &

Saturday 10am - 1pm. Tuesday 10am - 4pm.

The Waipu Coronation Hall and Library

RIDE REQUIRED

AQUA WATER TANKSBream Bay Merchants BuildLink Cnr Sime & Kepa Rd Ruakaka PH: 09

FENCING TIMBER Farm & Domestic Bream Bay Merchants BuildLinkCnr Sime & Kepa Rd Ru-

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Bream Bay Merchants BuildLink Cnr Sime & Kepa Rd Ruakaka PH: 09

-UCTS Bream Bay Mer-chants BuildLink Cnr Sime & Kepa Rd Ruakaka

CHECK OUT OUR SPECIALS www.bream-b a y m e r c h a n t s . c o . n z Bream Bay Merchants BuildLink Cnr Sime & Kepa Rd Ruakaka PH: 09

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Bream Bay Merchants BuildLink Cnr Sime & Kepa Rd Ruakaka PH: 09

PLUMBING SUP-PLIES Bream Bay Mer-chants BuildLink Cnr Sime & Kepa Rd Ruakaka

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C/D Structural Grade. 2.4m x 1.2m sheets,

BBS Timbers, i

C/D Structural Grade2.4m x 1.2m sheets.

BBS Timbers

PIANO LESSONS Beginners or advance students.

requires return transport to Kensington three days a week so he can continue to work at the “Papermill.” Hours and days to suit transport. Can contribute to travel costs. Please phone Trish 432 0623.

Waipu Boarding Cattery

Excellent care and accommodation

Ph Sue 432 0394

work guaranteed, imm. start, Phone Paul,

Marsden Cove Painters

SERVICES OFFERED

1997 NISSAN SEN-TRA speed. Good rubber, new battery, towbar. Good condition. Great runner. $2,100. Ph. 432 0394.

WORMS FOR SALE

For worm farms Phone 432 0209

ALTER-NATIVES

RECYCLING CAGES & Skip Bins

6m3. MPL Recycling. Mangawhai Heads

FOR HIRE

tractors, entrance by the dog pound.

www.alter-natives.co.nz

GARDEN

SALEBettridge Brothers

129 One Tree Point Rd. All native trees must go

Open All Day

& Sat 28 February.

GARAGE SALE

-RUARY 8am - 1pm. Big selection of house-hold goods. 129 One Tree Point Rd.

HAY FOR SALE, new

Dead or Alive. Top dollar paid.

for vans, utes, 4WD & trucks. Free removal 0800 33 33 98

VEHICLES WANTED

$10 per session Paradise Shores Recreation Centre,

Surfside Lane, Ruakaka Beach

Call Karen on 0210 564 685 for enquiries

THURS 6pm - 7pm HATHA (Gentle relaxation)

RUAKAKA BEACH YOGA

, left

19th Feb.. Blue spades (Waikato), with a black handle. Please phone Barb

it for me.

LOST

. Cuppa and chat monthly. First Tuesday each month. At Lifepoint Church, 300 One Tree Point Rd. Enquiries phone Pame-




PUBLIC NOTICES

Presbyterian Waipu

Assembly of God

Anglican

Catholic -

Lifepoint

BREAM BAY SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICES

WAIPU PUBLIC CORONATION

HALLBooks and goods

required for BricaBrac shopOpen Mon - Sat

Mornings from 10.30am

Bream Bay Medical Centre Ltd

Monday - Friday: 8.30am - 5pm Saturdays: 9am - 12pm

Dr John Chapman, Dr Sue Hancock, Dr Karin Hiemstra, Dr Saj Din

PUBLIC NOTICES

Bream Bay ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH223 Marsden Point Road, Ruakaka

Miracles happen today

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

Experience His Healing Presence.

THE HAPPENING Every Friday 7pm - 9pm

All ages welcome

SUNDAY SERVICE & KIDZ CHURCHat 10am

fruit and vegetablesentertainment for the children

preserves jams pickles oils coffee and food. AT THE MARINA

3rd Sunday of each month 9am to 1pmA fun family day Contact Don 09 4314118

New stallholders welcome Free stalls for community groups

Supporting Your Community.

SITUATIONS VACANT

Bream Bay Community Support Trust

9am - 12noon.

- 432 7197

Monday 1 September The Bream Bay Community Trust offers:

and relevant support services.

Phone 432 7197

shop Waipu

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group debrief open to public

WAIPU COUNTRY MARKET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HALL

Stalls/carboot sitesMusic, café, veges, bric a brac and much more

To be held at the Bream Bay Community Centre (behind the Ruakaka Shopping Complex). The

The course is designed for parents, grandparents or caregivers of children aged 3 to 8 years with challenging behaviours. To enrol phone New Era Tangata Solutions.

BEAUTY THERAPIST Great opportunity to join our team

Experience not necessary Great attitude essential!! E mail C.V. to Alex at

[email protected]

Enrolments are now open for a free Incredible Years parenting course

Administrator / Personal Assistant with IT Skills

Here is your chance to make your mark on our ambitious Real Estate company! This position is a multiple role focus as you will be

the Personal Assistant to the Principal plus a key member of the administration team.

You will need to be well organised, highly motivated and positive. Your communication skills, both written and verbal need to be

outstanding. Your Human Resource skills will be above average and managing internal and external relationships is a required skillset,

as you will be a part of a hardworking but fun loving team. Full Microsoft suite experience, excellent keyboard skills, internet and

website expertise and marketing experience is desirable. Your own transport is essential.

This is a full time career position. The applicant must have the desire and commitment to grow and attain success with this

expanding company.

A full job description can be found on www.goodground.com under the careers tab.

If you have a good sense of humour and wish to be part of a growing team of achievers please apply in writing along with your

resume and covering letter via our website: www.goodground.com.

Applications close Monday 2nd March 2015

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WAIPU PRIMARY SCHOOL

16 hours per week – 8.30am to 12.30pm Monday to ThursdayYou will be working with two or three classes to help students in maths, reading, writing and special needs. Knowledge of Early words programme an advantage.Pay rate dependent on experience. Immediate start

PUBLIC NOTICES

It’s so quiet, it’s so still – no emergencies in a while, but being trained in advance will help if and when something occurs. Please consider attending the Waipu to Lang’s Beach Civil Defence group meet-ing on April 8 to hear how a Civil Defence Centre would be run in an emergency and how you might be able to help. Four volunteers are attending a training in Whangarei in March and will debrief at the meeting at the Anglican Church Hall on April

the group and attend regular meetings. The more trained or at least introduced to the Civil Defence concepts before they are needed, the better!

The Business Association is currently updating the “Waipu Map”. It has come to our attention that num-bers of businesses have moved on while even more new ones have arrived, particularly accommodation providers.If you are new to the area and want to have your business listed on the local guide map and/or would like to become a member of the Business Assn the costs are very minimal.Each print run of the map circulates for 3 or more years. It is made available free of charge through the Information Centre (at the Museum), Retailers, Real Estate agencies, Motels, B&B’s, Backpackers etc. and is extremely popular, useful and well received particularly with visitors to the area.

Waipu Map update We wish to make a public apology to Supervalue, Ruakaka for not acknowledging them as one of the sponsors in the Bream Bay News notice thanking the sponsors of the Ruakaka Library Committee Citizen of the Year 2014 Award. Essie Leech, Ruakaka Library Committee Chairperson

Please send your CV clearly stating your experience including the names and contact numbers of 2 previous employers to: The Principal, 6 Argyll St, Waipu


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

MILLING - LATHE WORK - DRILLING

WELDING ALUMINIUM, STAINLESS & MILD STEEL

STAINLESS POLISHING - ALUMINIUM BOAT REPAIRS

[email protected]: 09 432 0068 Mob: 0275 308 316

Carl Pereira

Marine & General Engineering

www.absoluteconcrete.co.nz

Email: [email protected] (09) 431 2211

KAIWAKA

ABSOLUTE CONCRETE Stock Troughs

Pipe and fittings Crane truck delivery

Drainage Merchant - Hardware Store

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 726772Yard: Kepa Rd Industrial Estate, Ruakaka

0800 70 40 10

WINDSCREEN REPAIR OR REPLACE GLAZING SERVICES

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

McLeodELECTRICAL

132 Mountfield Rd, WaipuPhone 09 432 0406Mobile 0275 875 024Email [email protected]

CertifyingPlumbers,Gasfittersand Drainlayers.

New Houses, alterations and maintenance. Phone 09 432 0155 or 021 479 244

COVEPlumbing & Gas

Fully Insured 3rd generation experts

Phone 027 362 6083 or 432 1816

NORTHERN TREEPRO LTDTree removal/PruningLand clearingRevegetationHeavy duty chippingExcavator/Log skidding

Deadline for next issue - Wed 4 March

Ruakaka MotorsMechanical and Auto Electrical

Repairs and ServicingMonday - Friday 7.30am - 5pm

Open Saturday morning 8am - 1pm.

Tyres and BatteriesWarrant of Fitness testing

Phone 432 7233

547 Mountfield Rd,WaipuOver 40 Years Experience

A

UTO ELECTRICAL

G

EOFF SPENCER

Ross Attwood LBP Design 2 ADNZ Professional Member

1 Waimanu Place, Riverglade,Ruakaka 0116

R o s s A t t w o o d P l a n s L t d

New homes, additions and alterations.

Phone: 09 432 8115 Mobile: 021 361 894Email: [email protected]

Grant McLeanStock agent for Bream Bay

All aspects of stock sales including: dairy beef, bobby calves, store cattle, live export heifers,sheep, pigs, supplying stock for slaughterAlso caters for small block holdersPh. 021 7758 48 mblHm. 432 1602Email:[email protected]

Painting Ph: Peter 027 898 1519Interior Exterior New Old

Bream Bay Office Services

When Quality Counts

Shop 3, Ruakaka Town Centre, Ruakaka.Phone 432 8730, Fax: 432 8732 E.Mail [email protected]

PTypingPFaxingPPhotocopyingPLaminatingPBusiness CardsPXmas Cards

PCalendarsPT Shirt TransfersPFridge MagnetsPDesktop publishingPCertificates

PAccounts ServicePPamphletsPPhotos repairedPPhotos copiedPBinding

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

BREAM BAY NEWS PH/FAX 09 432 0209 Post copy to : Bream Bay News, RD 2, Waipu Email: [email protected] leave it at: The Waipu, Post Shop or Bream Bay Office Services in the RuakakaTowncentre

Carrs QuarryOne Tree Point RoadRuakaka

Crushed AggregatesAvailable ex Quarry

Contact us: Angus 027 244 6100 Walter 021 519 605

CARTAGEFOR ALL YOUR

EARTHWORKS & CARTAGE NEEDS

Ph/Fax 09 432 8418 or 021 768 940458 Marsden Point Rd. PO Box 142, Ruakaka 0151

email: [email protected]

Suppliers of: topsoil, compost, woodchip, bark, sand, pebble, rocks and firewood.

No job too small, No travelling time chargesFree advice

Phone 0274 882371 0r 09 431 4882Email: [email protected]

Brian the Painter Decorator, Restorer, Handyman

Property Maintenance

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 2722For contractors who ʻthink ̓…

M.V.B. Electrical Ltd.

Email: mikev ra.co.nz

Mike van Blommestein

[email protected]

09 432-1599 or027-292-2833

Phone 09 4320 212 or 027 267 9157

Obelisks - Garden ArchesGrowing Frames - Gates

Fencing - Furniture www.waipuwroughtiron.co.nz

4 The Braigh, Waipu

Waipu Wrought Iron

Bream Bay Concrete Ltd.

Electrical Contracting & Repairs Electrical Inspector, Caravan EWOF,Coolrooms, Air con. , Heat pumps.

Phone: 432 7968 Mbl: 0274 780014

WRIGHT DESIGNARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

09 431 2544Mob. 021 276 7389

[email protected]

360 Oneriri Rd. Kaiwaka RD2Kaiwaka, North Auckland

BRIAN M WRIGHTN.Z.C.A.D. L.B.P.117345

www.wrightdesign.co.nz

Contact / HeathP / 027 306 9119E / [email protected]

Trees Trimmed /Removed

Stump GrindingHedges Trimmed

Light LandscapingFencesDecks

Call for an obligationfree design,and quote

SHADES DIRECT

Phone 0800 SHADES,0800 742 337

Rodger 021 274 2337

- SAILS- AWNINGS

- CANOPIES

or visit www.shadesdirect.co.nz

THE OUTSIDER Aluminium Awning System

26 February 2015

REGISTRATION

Thursday 26 Feb 6-8pm Saturday 28 Feb 9-midday

Facebook: Bream Bay United A.F.C email: [email protected]

will be on hand for

all the football gear you need.

the Northland organisers for FIFA U20 being held this year in Whangarei.

how to help your child’s football skills at home – register for the free NFF parent training.

Bream Bay News

Sunday 8th March 12pm at the Takahiwai Rugby League ClubFees $10 per child.Grades under 6's under 8's under 10's under 12's under 14's

Sausage sizzle and drink will be provided on the day.See you all there. Any queries contact Ari Carrington 021 206 6090

Bream Bay College Athletics

All junior hockey players (up to Year 8) are invited to a rally day 3pm Sunday 8 March at the Bream Bay College hockey turf.Register for the season and bring your stick, mouthguard and shinpads to play some fun hockey.If you can’t get to the rally day, message your details (names, ages, contact

SENIOR WOMENS TEAMS (Reserve B & Div 1 grades)

turf. Open to all women Year 9 and over-

ter by phoning Vicky if you missed the registration night. BREAM BAY HOCKEY ACADEMYPre-season training, runs for four weeks from Thursday 12 March at BBC turfOpen to all players

Seniors 6.30pm to 8pm

The colourful red, green, blue and yellow costumes just get better and better -


B r e a m B a y C O m m u n i t y c i r c u s

w o r k s h o p s a n d c l a s s e se v e r y F r i d a ya t W a i p uc o r o n a t i o n H a l l

j u g g l i n ga c r o b a t i c sd i a b o l ou n i c y c l e

P H O N E : 0 9 4 3 2 1 7 7 3O R 0 2 1 0 2 7 7 7 2 9 4 - A C H M E D A B M A N

Primary school children 3.15–4.15pmsecondary schoool children 4.30–5.30pm

Ships expected at Marsden Point

Koraki and Barge ETA 3am Thursday 26 February. ETD Thursday 26 Febru-

Vega Mars ETA Thursday 26 February at 11am. ETD Saturday 28 February at

Senanur Cebi ETA Thursday 26 February at 2pm. ETD Sunday 1 March at 4am. Loading logs.

Awanuia-

ery. Maritec

Loading logs for China. Polaris Melody ETA 28 February at 2am. ETD Monday 2 March at 11pm.

Loading logs for China. Koraki and Barge ETA Saturday 28 February. ETD Sunday 1 March. Loading

cement at Portland for Auckland. Afra Oak -

Yangtze Brilliance ETA Wednesday 4 March at 1am ETD Friday 6 March at 1pm. Loading logs.

New Alliance

Super Challenge ETA Wednesday 4 March at 12 noon. ETD Friday 6 March at 2am. Loading logs. Mount Baker -

ing coal from Port Kembla, NSW, Australia. Laura Bulker

Loading logs for China.Peak Spirit ETA Tuesday 10 March at midnight. ETD Friday 13 March at mid-

Photo by Peter Grant.


Contact: Greg McNeill T: 4325115 E: [email protected] www.refiningnz.com

Refining NZ is proposing bringing bigger cargoes of crude into Marsden Point to reduce freight costs and improve the refinery’s ability to compete with imported fuels. For this to be possible some harbour dredging and channel realignment may be required.

As part of ongoing consultation Refining NZ is holding the first in a series of ‘drop-in’ information sessions, where the public can talk with environmental and other experts about the studies they will undertake, and give their initial input on the proposal.

Ruakaka and One Tree PointRefining NZ Visitor Centre, Marsden Point Highway, Ruakaka. Monday, 9 March – 5.00pm to 8.00pm

Central WhangareiForum North (Cafler Suite), Rust Avenue, Whangarei. Tuesday, 10 March – 10.00am to 2.00pm

Whangarei HeadsParua Bay School, Whangarei Heads Road, Parua Bay. Tuesday, 10 March – 5.00pm to 8.00pm

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