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ADVERTISE in the POWA Community News, Phone 027 253 9205, P O Box 21, Email: powa.ed@gmail.com
“ HAVE A GO DAY”
Waikouaiti Petanque Club
Sunday August 22nd, from 1.30pm
Have you played Petanque before?
Joy
It is a fun game providing Justice
gentle - Instructor
exercise, laughter and good company for people of all ages. It is not a difficult game to
learn and to play.
If you would like to try come along to our “ Have a Go Day”. The pistes are down behind the East Otago Rugby club
rooms in the Sports fields. We will put you with an experienced partner who will help you learn the basics. Games go for Article inside this issue
40 minutes or they stop when 13 points are won by one
team. Enjoy a cuppa and a chat afterwards.
Social games are held every Wednesday and Sunday Inside this issue
afternoons. If you cannot attend but want to know
Water clarif ication –
more contact: Waikouaiti Coast
Anthony Nally - Club Captain 027 465 7663 Community Board
Oliver Harmon - President 021 027 92325
Men's Shed – who
wants one?
POWA High Tea
photos
Who's turning 100?
Classif ied and
Community Notices
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Classified and community notices (for non-profits)
Meet new people East Otago Creative Fibre The Waitaki Writer’s Group Kyokushin Karate
(Spinners & Weavers) Meetings are held on the second Mon/Thurs 6-8pm, open to all
Lions Club of Palmerston 1st Thursday of the month, 10am Monday of every month at 1.30 in ages & fitness levels, learn self
New members very welcome. 2nd – 2pm. St John's Church Hall, the St John Hall, Exe Street, defence, gain confidence &
Monday of each month, starting at Beach St, Waikouaiti. All Oamaru. President Chris Stewart fitness, make new friends & so
This has been a long 6 months - frustrating, annoying, confusing and a real 6pm, Waihemo Lodge. Ph Bruce welcome. Ph Cathy Cox 027 341 on 434 8800 much more. 1st class free.
nuisance - but we have learned a few things along the way. 465 7884 or Ronald 465 1331. 6556 or Mary Templeton 027 298 waitakiwriters@yahoo.co.nz Waikouaiti Church Hall, Kildare
5441. Street. Contact:
• There is no NZ Government requirement for local authorities to test R.S.A. Volunteer South noah.heath@slingshot.co.nz
Meets every Friday from 4.30pm East Otago Art Group The Business Hive, 26 Ribble St
drinking water for metals in the water. Surely this must change. Pratt St Waikouaiti. Meet new Meet fortnightly at 10.30am. St Oamaru. On-site Wednesday Mecaela Baird School of Ballet
• There are no Government regulations to control the quality of imported friends over a meal and a drink in Johns Church, Beach Street. All only, available Mondays & Ph 465 8293 Cell 021 804076
tapware. This should also change. a warm & friendly atmosphere. welcome. Fridays, 10am to 4pm Email mstutu2@hotmail.com
• We learned a new word : ‘Plumbosolvency’ (from the Latin word Plumbum Ph Warren MacLeod 0212679987 Ph: Reywa 465 7161 Contact: Julia 027 237 9304
or 465-7079. Hall available for Dunedin Community House, 283 - Moana Gow Pool
for the heavy metal Lead). Plumbosolvency is the ability of water to hire. Eastern Boating Fishing Club 301 Moray Place, Dunedin Corner of Truby King Drive and
dissolve lead under certain conditions. Enquires: Kerrie Boock 027 358 Open Monday - Friday, 10am to Kennard Crescent, Hawksbury
• Most modern taps and fittings are made from Brass. In its basic form, Waikouaiti/Karitane Living 8769 or Eric Boock (027 686 4pm Village. Ph Jane 027 474 5263
Alone Group 9929) easternbfclub@gmail.com Contact: Office 03 471 6206 www.moanagowpooltrust@gmail.
brass is an alloy of copper and zinc and, in some cases, lead is added to 3rd Tuesday of the month. 12mid- Everyone is welcome to drop in at com
improve the machine ability of brass. day Outpost Cafe. East Otago Creative Artisans either locations. Email:
Ph Lois 465 7492 or Joan Contact: Reywa Brown 465 7161 info@volunteersouth.org.nz Petanque
So - what happened? 465 7728. Wednesday & Sundays 1.15pm.
East Otago Embroiderer's Guild Waikouaiti Creative Crafts Ready to play at 1.30pm,
The drinking water supply for Waikouaiti, Karitane and Hawksbury Village High Tea Project Hawksbury Village. New Hawkesbury Village, coffee Waikouaiti. Ph Anthony
comes from the Waikouaiti River. The water is pumped to reservoirs at a East Otago Events Centre members welcome. Every 1st, 3rd lounge, beside the church. 465 7662.
treatment plant where it is filtered and disinfected prior to supplying the Date advertised in newsletter & 5th Wednesday of the month @ 9.30 am-2pm every 2nd and 4th
Ph Sonya 027 253 9205 9.30am. President Anne Wednesday. Ph Cathy 465 7662 Scottish Country Dancing
community via a network of pipes, some of which are quite old. Fitzgerald phone 03 482 1002. or Naomi 465 7572 Every Tuesday 7.00pm – 9.00pm
Euchre Childrens tutition 7.00pm-800pm
Although there is no requirement to do so, Dunedin City Council 3-Waters Every Friday St Johns Hall Beach East Otago Musical Theatre Inc. Waikouaiti Garden Club Clark Hall, Palmerston. Ph Lynne
Department were running tests last year to check for corrosivity in the drinking Street 1.30-4pm. Contact: John President – Louis Smith Last Monday of the month @ 465 7714.
water network pipes and fittings. (Corrosivity means the ability to corrode, Pearce 021 116 3936 or Dick Secretary – Sharleen Snoeck 7.30pm. Waikouaiti Events
King 465 7566 Treasurer - Sonya Watson Centre, Supper Room. Ph Stuart Stadium Sports
erode or eat away). A few results came in with unexpected levels of lead in the KM Fitness & Nutrition
03 465 1401 Brown 465 7646
water samples. As required by legislation the results were reported to the Waikouaiti Community Garden Fitness Classes
health authorities who advised DCC 3-Waters to keep testing in an effort to find Contact: Judy Martin 021 130 East Otago Social Bridge Club Waikouaiti Golf Club Mon 9.15am and 7pm, Thurs 7pm
7765 or Robin Mutch 0274 404 Waihemo Lodge Hotel, Tuesday 10am report. Friday Fri 6am
the source of the lead. 844 Palmerston. All Welcome. 12.45pm report. Saturday Taste Success wholefood eating
Lessons available. We meet very 12.15pm report. Ph 465 7129 or programme's also available
Two abnormal readings in December last year, one each in Waikouaiti and
Karitane, plus another one at the reservoir in January prompted the health
For Families Wednesday night. Please be email ph Katrina 027 252 6986
seated by 7:00pm. waikouaitigolf@gmail.com
authorities to issue the Do Not Drink notice. Waikouaiti-Palmerston Toy Contact: Joan O'Reilly 4651 476 Steady As You Go
Library Waikouaiti Rodeo Club Wednesday mornings at 10am. If
Then what? Open every Wedesday 3:15-4:15 East Otago Woodturners inc. Ph Logan Rowland 021 0257 you are interested in gentle
and Saturday 10:30-12pm Every Wednesday at 7:30pm. 6513. exercise and good company for
The Do Not Drink Notice was issued on the afternoon of Tuesday 2nd 191 Main Road, Waikouaiti Contact Lyn Trusler 4651 511 or an hour come along. Waikouaiti
February. The 3-Waters Department immediately deployed mobile tankers to Ph: Kate Mossman 027 3718483 027 296 8711, or Lou Tonkin Waikouaiti Community Garden Events Centre.
Email: wptoylibrary@yahoo.co.nz 020 4037 9635 Ph POWA 027 253 9205
the areas served by this water network. The tankers carried water from the Tai Chi
Affordable new membership
Dunedin city supply and DCC provided plastic containers in which folk could pricing and free toy hires Fibrecraft Fridays Fitness and Fun East Otago Events Centre
take their water home. Great new toys for 0-6 year olds 5.30pm until about 7.30pm at The Monday 10am (Intermediate)
Wool Store and More, Main Road Eastern Rugby Club at St John's Church Hall
On the evening of Friday 5th February we hosted a well-attended public Waikouaiti Plunket Rooms Waikouaiti. Ph Abby Lynch 027 885 5105 Monday 10am (advanced)
Parents and children's (under 5) Contacts: Ruth 021 1130 719 or easternrugbyclub@gmail.com Tuesday 7pm (advanced)
meeting at the East Otago Events Centre, where representatives from Public coffee group. 9.30am – 11.30am Thursday 10:30am - not 1st Thurs
Sandy 021 631 793
Not taking new clients at present Health South, Dunedin City Council and the Otago Regional Council were in every Wednesday. Ph Shelley Hydrotherapy @ Aquasize of month (Intermediate)
attendance to answer questions from the audience. (Community Karitane) 021 Kati Huirapa Runaka ki Thursday's 9.30am – 10.30am. Thursday 2pm (Beginners)
401343, Kerry 027 2753975 Puketeraki Moana Gow Pool, Hawksbury. Ph Friday 9:30 and !0:45 (advanced)
The following week, Public Health South performed more than aCarina thousand (Community Support Co- Monday – Friday 9am – 4pm. Ph Bev 465 8203. Phone Joy Justice 465-8313
blood tests for everybody in the community who wished to have one - the main ordinator) 465 7300.
Karitane Bowling Club Twilight Tennis
purpose of this was to see if people had any significant amounts of lead in their Te Kakano “Free” Nurse Led Movement to Music Thursday from 4.00pm October – Wednesday 6.30pm. Want a
bodies from consuming what might have been contaminated water. During that Clinic St Johns Church, Beach St, March. Social bowls followed with game? Ph Sarah McMillan
Held monthly at Puketeraki ki a $3 BBQ. Newcomers welcome. 021 207 2486
week Dunedin City Council provided free fruit and vegetables for all who every Tuesday 10 am,
Huirapa Marae Contact : Coaching provided. Ph Gary 465
wished to receive them. This was offered since there was a lack of clarity at Contact Tumai Ora Whanau 7172. Waikouaiti Indoor Bowling Club
Lynne Holden 03 4658413 or
that stage about whether or not home-grown vegetables would suffer from an Services 4657651 021 071 5562. Wednesdays 7-9pm at the EOEC
uptake of what might be lead-contaminated water. Or KTKO Ltd 4770071 Gold coin drop in. Karitane Indoor Bowling Club Ph. Phil Hammond 465 8157 or
New members welcome. Winter season only, April – Sept. Ph. Eva Hammond 465 7790
The mobile tankers were then replaced by stationary tanks which were located Try Something New Tues 1.00pm Karitane Hall. Come
and enjoy social indoor bowls. Waikouaiti Outdoor Bowling
at various locations around the three communities and DCC continued to Otago Eastern District Camera
Club Contact: Neil 4658184 or Murray Club
provide a copious supply of free plastic containers in which folk could take the East Otago Buddy Contact Eva 465 7790 or Colleen
Programme Meet on every 2nd Monday at 465 7363.
city water home. 7.30pm at the St Mary’s Church 465 7558
2 hours fun & new experiences Club Day Thursday 2.00pm
weekly for children 5 - 12 yrs old. Hall, Stromness St.Palmerston. KM Fitness and Nutrition
One month later, after the blood tests had been analysed, we hosted a further Contact Jo 021 268 4780 New Members welcome. KM Gym
Contact: Tracey Clare 203 Main Road, Waikouaiti Waikouaiti Yoga
public meeting where public health representatives were able to advise the East Otago Events Centre
0274 533 230 (behind the Events Centre)
community that there were no issues of lead in people’s bodies as a result of eastotagocameraclub@gmail.com 24/7 access. Contact: Tuesday's 6.30pm - 7.30pm
consuming the local water supply. katrinamcara@gmail.com Thursday's 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Katrina McAra 027 252 6986 Contact: Nicola 021 0862 0140
RYT: IYTA NZ
Continued …... 2021 starts 14th January
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Water article continuation …. PEWS NEWS
After that?
Presbyterian Parish of Anglican Church
The City Council 3 Waters Department embarked on a very comprehensive
investigation into possible sources of lead contamination and investigated Waikouaiti-Karitane
Aug 1 Join Presbyterian at
every potential way in which lead could find its way into the water supply. In Karitane
all, they carried out more that two thousand tests on the water - it’s Aug 2 10 am Communion
probably safe to say that this might be the most tested water on the planet service at Karitane Aug 8 with Rev Joy
right now. shared with Anglicans Hamilton-Jones
Aug 9 10am Shared Eucharist Aug 15 Reserved Sacrement
The Government commissioned an enquiry into the response from the KM Gym
health authorities into the situation. The enquiry was comprehensive and 203 Main Road, Waikouaiti at St John's Aug 22 Reserved Sacrament
found that the health response had been correct and adequate, but made a (behind the Events Centre) Aug 15 10 am Service at Aug 29 with Rev Sue
number of recommendations. (See below) Karitane Mccafferty all services
24/7 access, Gym memberships,
When the issue first arose in early February, we had a lot of input from Group fitness memberships. Seniors Aug 23 10am Service at Kildare at 10am
members of the community offering all sorts of suggestions as to the memberships. Nutrition programs. St Waikouaiti Waihemo Service Centre (Library Building)
source of the lead. Some folk blamed the Macraes Gold Mine; others Great gear and great atmosphere. 54 Tiverton Street, Palmerston 9430
Aug 30 10am Ecumenical St Annes Catholic Church Tel: 03 465 1591
suggested the lead came from years of duck shooting and lead pellets CATHOLIC SERVICESMASS
lying in the river bed; some suggested that a former landfill close to the Contact: katrinamcara@gmail.com Service at St John's After hours: 027 4812 491
Katrina McAra 027 252 6986 TIMETABLE
river could be the problem; others suggested that various old bits of junk
and vehicle parts which had been chucked into the river might be the cause Hawksbury Christian Fellowship Palmerston - Blessed Sacrament
of the problem. Every suggestion, and more, were fully investigated but 12pm, 1st Sunday of the month.
Services at 10am every Sunday at
none were found to be the root cause of the situation. Waikouaiti - St Anne's 12pm, 2nd,
Hawksbury Village Chapel
3rd, 4th & 5th Sunday of the month
All of the results of the investigation were shared with the health authorities, Also weekly bible study groups, ladies’
and were peer-reviewed by experts in New Zealand and overseas. The group, and monthly men’s breakfast. All welcome. For more information contact:
whole process took many weeks to arrive at an answer. Rodger & Ruth Mangai, (03) 201-6475, Colin & Naomi Clulee, (03) 465-7572,
Meanwhile, the 3-Waters Department brought forward planned replacement Peter & Thelma Arnott, (03) 465-7898.
of old pipes around Edinburgh Street in Waikouaiti and in various locations
around Karitane. This was done to remove any possibility that lead Betty McGregor’s
contamination was coming from the pipes.
100th Birthday
And the answer is?
Happy 100th birthday! May your special day be
The most likely cause of the elevated readings at Waikouaiti was that of filled with sunshine, smiles, laughter and love...
lead leaching from brass fittings near the golf club, on the golf club side and exactly what you've brought the world for 10
not in the pipe network. A similar situation was found in Karitane with lead
leaching from old brass fittings at the bowling club. When water lies unused
decades. RGJ MOWER
in a pipe system for a while it is more likely to cause leaching of lead
(plumbosolvency) and this situation can occur at locations such as clubs
Have a very happy 100th birthday. May every SERVICES
minute of your 100th birthday be filled with the
where the demand for water can be sporadic. immense joy you've shared with your loved 92 Thomas Street, Waikouaiti
ones for 100 years. Russell Jenkinson
The most likely cause of the elevated reading at the reservoir in January
Phone: 021 167 9646
was from microscopic grains of lead lying in the sediment at the bottom of
Staff and Management from Kimberley Rest or 021 069 7792
the reservoir. (It is a fact that lead is a natural substance and is found in
various part of the environment throughout the world). On the day of home Repairs and Servicing to all walk
elevated reading the water level in the reservoir was quite low and behind Lawn Mowers and Ride-
HAVE A GO FUN DAY AT RAWLEIGH'S ons, Chainsaws, Line Trimmers
incoming water may have disturbed the sediment and some of that got into the samples. (It is not possible for any solid HEALTH
material to pass though the membrane filtration at the treatment plant and into the pipe network. WAIKOUAITI RODEO GROUNDS etc
Come along and try out barrel racing and pole CARE Chainsaw sharpening, new
The above scenarios might seem quite simple and the question could be asked “Why didn’t they figure that out in the chains, parts and accessories
bending!
first couple of weeks and spare us six months of hassle”? The answer to that is also quite simple. When health Independent Fast, friendly service
SUNDAY 22 AUGUST 2021
authorities are alerted to a potential public health risk they are obliged to take a precautionary approach and carry out Distributor " Free pickup and delivery
All ages and levels welcome!
an exhaustive process to find the answers. will be at Community Waikouaiti area only"
Western or English gear Fete
The comprehensive investigation reports, plus a lot of FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) can be found on the Come along for the ride!
11th September
Dunedin City Council website. If you don’t have a computer, the staff at the library will be happy to assist. You can call Plenty of help and advice available!
DCC help desk on 477 4000 if you would like further information Check out Waikouaiti Rodeo fb page for start time Pre orders taken
or ring Henrietta on 021 027 80843 Sally 021 031 2336
You will see much comment about flushing your taps before use. This is nothing new and many of you will likely be
running your tap for a wee while before filling a cup or a kettle. The Drinking Water Standards require local authorities
to advertise this issue at least twice a year. Dunedin City Council have been doing this via the small FYI leaflets which
are produced at various times throughout the year. They have agreed to expand this advertising.
In conclusion I would like to thank my fellow board members, Sonya Billyard and Andy Barratt, for all their hard work
throughout the past six months. If you still require clarity on any associated issues please feel free to give me a call.
Kind Regards, Alasdair Morrison, Chairman, Waikouaiti Coast Community Board. 0274 354 384
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WAIKOUAITI COAST HERITAGE CENTRE POWA HIGH TEA
In tandem with the progress happening in the exciting new Heritage Centre Thank you to everyone who attended the High Tea on the 15 th July.
building on Kildare Street, the Victorian Bank building fronting continues with We are pleased to see the High Teas growing in popularity. Our
makeovers to individual rooms, reflecting their original function. Upstairs to your morning teas provide an opportunity to get to know others, share
right had been set up as an example of a tiny Victorian classroom and to the left stories, laugh lots and of course tantalize your tastebuds with petit
a parlour, now returned to children's bedrooms. There are three completed fours sweet and savoury.
bedrooms upstairs along with the original parlour room. For a small fee, along
with exploring the stories and antiques of this area's past, you can enjoy a Our next High Tea will be held in November with a Christmas
guided tour through the old museum. Walk through the rooms and step back in theme.
time. Meet the friendly local volunteers now at the new Heritage Centre
Wednesday, Thursday 2-4pm and Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10am-4pm.
MEN'S SHED 2 x Art Workshops in September
Are you interested in becoming involved in forming a
Ebb and Flow
local Men’s Shed? For some time now whether in
Saturday 18th of September
groups or just a couple of blokes yarning, the subject of
Getting started, changing tack, knowing when to stop
men’s home workshops, personal projects and the
greater Menz Shed movement has been a topic for Off the Cuff
discussion. Saturday 25th September
A dive into abstraction
Is the time right for the possibilities that group activities
such a Men’s Shed could provide? Men’s Sheds are an Each workshop will start at 10am and finish at some
opportunity for men to get together to share their life natural conclusion between 3pm and 4pm with a break in
skills, have a laugh, and work on practical projects
WAIKOUAITI INDOOR BOWLS CLUB
the middle for lunch.
either individually or as a group. The type of projects are
Venue: Coronation Hall Moeraki On Saturday 31st July, eight of the indoor bowlers who play at Waikouaiti
usually determined by the range of skills available and
Cost : $40.00 per head per workshop Bowling Club, including one Junior aged 11, travelled up to Oamaru to
the needs of the wider community.
participate in a Pairs tournament organized by the North Otago Oamaru club. A
If you have been involved in a Men’s Shed elsewhere, Phone: Nicky 021 401462 or email: most enjoyable day was had by all with prizes, raffles, spot prizes and great
we’d love to hear about it. If this is something that might nickygi@icloud.com company. There were 16 teams altogether and our bowlers acquitted
interest you then come along to meet with Ian Miller who themselves very well. Phil and Richard Hammond won the ‘Plate’ section and
is the Regional Coordinator for Otago & Southland. He Be part of a coordinated Malcolm Lind and Dennis O’Connell won the tournament. Well done all!
can answer any questions you may have. If interested
but can’t make it contact Bill ph 027 262 8137. community response when things Waikouaiti Indoor Bowls Club meets from 7.00pm to 9.00pm in the auditorium at
the East Otago Events Centre on Wednesday evenings. We welcome all levels
Date: Saturday 28th August @ 1pm go wrong Join us to receive from beginners to seasoned players and cultivate a friendly and relaxed
Place: East Otago Events Centre emergency alerts. atmosphere. All welcome.
For more information contact Phil (Pres.) 465 8157 or Eva (Sec) 465 7790
otago.getsready.net New edging at the Waikouaiti
Skatepark underway
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Hello everyone, HAWKSBURY LAGOON COMMITTEE
Welcome to the Waikouaiti Volunteer Fire Brigade report. The Lagoon Committee has been having a winter
From the writing of last month’s report to this month’s break from meetings but the work has been
report we have had 11 calls for the month. continuing.
• MVA x 6 After the removal of gorse, willows and wilding trees
• Fire x 5 on railway land at the end of Dame Street a significant
This month’s safety tip: quantity of rubbish can be seen in the waterway that
Do a fire check every night before you turn out the light! drains directly into the upper lagoon and on the banks.
• Are the kitchen appliances turned off and safe. Treescape, the contracted company, is investigating
• Are the heaters turned off? And make sure all furniture and who is responsible for the removal of the rubbish, and
clothes are one metre or more distance from the fireplace. is following up our request with NZ Rail for replanting
• Has the ashtray been emptied into a metal bin outside? of the area. In days past, knowledge of the ecological
• Has the TV been switched off using the power switch on the set significance of waterways and wetlands was limited
and not the remote control ‘standby?’ and they were commonly seen as areas for
• Are all candles out? reclamation or as dumping sites. Our current
• Are kitchen and living room doors closed to slow a fire spreading understanding of their value makes it important that all
to bedrooms? rubbish is removed and bare land areas are replanted
• Is the house secure with keys in the deadlocks? to prevent bank erosion and increased sedimentation
• Are passageways clear for a quick escape? in the lagoon. If you would like to know more about our
wetlands go to the NZ Encyclopedia website:
Smoke alarms https://teara.govt.nz/en/wetlands
Waikouaiti Fire Brigade can supply and install smoke alarms into your Two committee members presented a submission to
home or rental property (it is law that all rental properties have working the Otago Regional Council’s Long-term Plan. We
smoke alarms). Please give us a call on a Wednesday night to see requested that areas such as the Hawksbury Lagoon
which alarm would suit your home. and other logically significant waterways are
We still have a number of smoke alarms that we are installing into considered for funding rather than remedial action
certain homes free of charge, Please give us a call on a Wednesday being concentrated on Lake Hayes and the
night to see if you fit the criteria as it would be great to see every home Tomahawk Lagoon. Our submission, when considered
in our area have working smoke alarms. along with others, has resulted in the adoption of a different funding approach. Council staff have also been directed to
adopt a more regional approach to water quality management. We hopeful that this may lead to improved financial
Are you prepared for an emergency? assistance for the work of the committee in the future.
Visit https://getready.govt.nz/
https://www.civildefence.govt.nz/get-ready/prepared-for-an-emergency Bird of the Month - Tarāpuka (Buller's gull, or black billed gull)
These gulls are probably occasional visitors to the Lagoon rather then being permanent inhabitants. In winter they are
Until next month stay safe and remember in an emergency dial 111 and more likely seen here as during the breeding season they move inland to nest on the braided riverbeds. During the day
ask for the service you require Police, St Johns, or Fire. time they are usually fishing at sea, returning to the lagoon at night to settle out on the water. In appearance they are
David McLeod slimmer than the red billed gulls, their bills are longer and black like their legs and feet. Tarāpuka are only found in
Chief Fire Officer Waikouaiti Aotearoa/New Zealand and are the most threatened gull species in the world. While there are more in the South Island
Follow us on Facebook @ Waikouaiti Volunteer Fire Brigade than the North Island, numbers are steadily decreasing. They are a nationally critically threatened species, the highest
Indulgence Rural Retreat Remember in an emergency dial 111 and ask for the service you risk category. Tarāpuka thrive best if left to their natural diet of fish and are not disturbed when resting or nesting. For
89 Goodwood Rd, Palmerston require Police, St Johns or Fire. more information go to http://nzbirdsonline.org.nz/species/black-billed-gull.
Fire Station PH Number: 4657386 (between 7.15pm and 9 pm only Ruth Ferguson
Beauty Therapy & Skin Care
Lash & Brow TreatmentsWaxing on a Wednesday night only)
Facials, Manicures, Pedicures It has been over 26 years since the first edition of the Community
Facial Peels Profile Book was published and 12 years since it was revised. The
Anti-aging – Micro needling first edition of this book drew upon the experiences and knowledge
Massage gained from the local community, since then, however, the community
Therapeutic & Relaxation has moved on in significant ways. To reflect these changes POWA has
decided to rewrite several of the chapters in this new edition of the Editor
Sheryl Popham book. The essence of the book remains
Ph: 027 221 9392 or 03 465 1430 the same. It is still intended to serve as
a practical guide for anyone who is
Alan and Tracey Bartrum engaged in the community along with
information to local tourists and visitors
GO THE CREWCUT to our area.
027 932 0951 You can pick up our copy for just $15
They do: from POWA, Waikouaiti Coast
Heritage Centre or your local library.
Lawn mowing, Hedge trimming
Section tidies, Spraying, Get your copy today before they're all
Tree work gone. Bargain hunters galore attended the OneCoast / POWA's 2 nd Wardrobe Workout in July. Fill a bag for $5 with
women's, men's, infants', teens' and speciality items, accessories and the white elephant stall. Also on hand
was fashion advice from Stitch Kitchen and alterations from Lesley Brown. Huge thanks to all the volunteers
onPhoto supplied
the day and leading up to the event.
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EAST OTAGO HEALTH Civil Defence Post
Waikouaiti – East Otago Events Centre
COVID Vaccination: Civil Defence Post
- 0800 829 768 (8am to 8pm, Karitane – Puketeraki Marae
7 days a week).
https://www.southernhealth.nz/ EAST OTAGO EVENTS CENTRE
COVID19/book#Dunedin is the BOOKINGS
website which gives you all the CAR BOOT SALE Phone: 027 340 8176
information you need to know RSA Carpark – Last Saturday of every month. 9am - 12pm. Contact Email: eoec.info.bookings@gmail.com
for $5 space phone: Debra 027 275 1982. (Postponed for Winter start
- East Otago Health will be again in October)
running COVID Vaccination
clinics from the 12th August PUKETAPU HOUSIE
2021, phone 0800829768 to make your booking. Thursday nights 7pm Waihemo Lodge Palmerston, All welcome
Please DO NOT phone the Medical Centre for bookings, all booking BBMR MOTOCROSS
done through the Covid Immunization Register. (0800 829 768) Are you looking for a place to ride locally? Possible coaching for
Flu Vaccines younger riders. If you are responsible and happy to help with
We are still taking bookings for anyone who hasn’t had their Flu occasional track maintenance, contact Lindsay 021 216 3929
vaccination. Please call for an appointment with the Nurse for this. EAST OTAGO EVENTS CENTRE AGM
Waikouaiti 2nd September 2021 at 7.30pm at the EOEC Boardroom. All welcome.
Will be opening on Tuesdays from the 10th August 2021. Dr Aufar
Bahri will be the permanent GP there each Tuesday, Dr Janne Bills WAIKOUAITI LIBRARY
remains there on Fridays. Taking stall and food Waikouaiti Library Opening Hours: (yes, we are still open on
Saturdays!). Monday - Friday: 11am – 5.00pm. Saturday: 10am - 1pm
Nurse Prescriber registrations NOW! New Zealand Cancer
A big shout out and congratulations to Liz Walker, our dedicated Retro-glazing for Peanuts Society Daffodil Day in
Registered/PRIME nurse, who now adds another notch to her belt. Email: powa.ed@gmail.com Using glasshouse plastic and double-sided tape - learn how easy and cost Waikouaiti and Karitane
Liz has recently become a Nurse Prescriber meaning she can do just effective this is. Waikouaiti Library. Friday 20 August 1pm
that, prescribe your medications. Watch this space as to how we Daffodil day is being held on
manage Liz’s new role in practice in the future. Book Passion Friday 27th August
Come along and share a good read, all welcome. Tuesday 10 August at 7pm
Liquid Nitrogen Stalls will be on the Main Street of
Back in clinic week beginning 12th August 202. Please call for an LEGO Club Waikouaiti and outside the
appointment, (sites for Liquid nitrogen should be viewed by clinician Have a go with our awesome new LEGO, Every Saturday in July at 11am Karitane Store
prior to making this appt).
Waikouaiti 8.30am until 1.30pm
Podiatrist - (Ruth Tasker) 15th August 2021, Palmerston Clinic, phone Wriggle and Rhyme Karitane 9am until 12am
03 465 1444 for an appointment. Music and movement for babies and toddlers, Friday mornings at 10.30am
All donations of baking, produce,
Regular updates can be found: Storytime at Waikouaiti Library jam, plants, pickles etc. Will be
Facebook - East Otago Health (page name), Happy Days Radio – Bring your child along to the Library for stories suitable for babies and most welcome.
88.3FM, Radio Puketapu – 756AM, and of course, “POWA” or “The pre-schoolers. Friday mornings at 11.15am
Review”. If you don’t have access to any of the above the answer
phone message is also updated regularly in Palmerston/Waikouaiti, Digital Resources
phone 03 465 1444 / 03 465 7599 respectively. Find eBooks and eAudio (including Romance Book Cloud for romance lovers). Watch movies for free through
Beamafilm. Learn a language. Find genealogy resources. Read newspapers and magazines from around the world via
Coronavirus Healthline – 0800 358 5453
PressReader. Online at: https://www.dunedinlibraries.govt.nz/. DCC Service Centre: ORC Bee Cards and top-ups now
available at the library. Pay your rates, register your dog, pay parking fines, buy DCC rubbish bags, get your 75+
‘1737, need to talk?’ is New Zealand’s new national mental health &
parking permit. You can do it all at Waikouaiti Library –
addictions helpline number, it is staffed by a team of paid counsellors
where parking is free! Week days until 5.00pm
who are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
Rural Support Trust – 0800 787 254, Kidsline – 0800 543 754 (to 18 Skinny Jump
year olds), Whats Up – 0800 942 8787 (5-18year olds), Youthline – Skinny Jump is a low cost, prepaid internet service for
people who might not otherwise be able to afford a
0800 376 633, Anxiety NZ – 0800 269 4389, Suicide Crisis Helpline –
0508 828 865 broadband connection. No contract is required and there
from POWA
is no credit check. It costs $5 for 30GB of data, and you
can choose when to top up. A free modem is provided as
long as you are using Skinny Jump. Contact Amanda at
the library if you are interested: 03 465 9110
Available for students aged 6-14 years to help WAIKOUAITI PETANQUE CLUB
support their learning at school. Welcomes people of all ages to our “HAVE A GO DAY”
Assistance is available in: Numeracy, Literacy, Sunday August 22 from 1.30 at the Petanque piste
Processing, Spelling, also available Speech and (behind the East Otago rugby club rooms)
Drama – To Diploma level.
For more information please contact:
Kathleen Oldham 465 7653
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