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Kronicle available online at: www.karakasportspark.co.nz Next edition April 2021 No 380 March 2021
KARAKA KRONICLE
March 2021
DEADLINE FOR THE NEXT ISSUE IS – 20th March 2021.
Please email news & advertisements to Vicki at: karakakronicle@hotmail.com
or leave them at Te Hihi Autocourt during shop hours, Weekdays 6am - 5pm,
Weekends 8am - 12pm. Telephone enquiries to Vicki at Mob: (027) 576-6425.
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Editor’s Note
It seems impossible that one year has passed since our way of living changed so
abruptly. But once again we are “yoyo-ing” in and out of Lockdown due to both
border breaches, and individuals being very irresponsible in their testing and self-
isolating.
My point of view is there must be some sort of prosecution for people who selfishly
and knowingly flout the rules that our Government have asked us to follow. The
rest of us are going out of our way to ensure at risk New Zealanders are kept alive,
and that is the major aspect of this, ALIVE.
Not only are we dealing with the mortality aspects, but people are suffering from
what has now been labelled as “Long Covid”, which has some nasty long term
effects and are quite debilitating for some ex-Covid sufferers.
So for the sake of one person straying off the course the impacts are:
Mortality
Long Covid health issues
Small, Medium businesses suffering or going under
More companies laying off staff
Increased Anxiety levels and stressed families
Unable to see our loved ones
At what point do we acknowledge their selfish act has such a huge impact on the
rest of the population, and take some real action?
Nearly 50% of the population reside in the Auckland region. The impacts on
Auckland are bad enough, but with Auckland’s population not moving around the
regions, that also has a huge impact on regional economies.
Maybe it’s time for the Government to relook at the border policy and admit having
people arrive and isolate in the largest city is not the best option. Is it time to set up
another area in the country with a smaller population base, and under-utilised
accommodation facilities, to take the majority of the international flights into New
Zealand and isolate away from large populations.
I think it is time to give Auckland a break, so we can start to let businesses and
communities find some form of normal again.
Stay Strong Karaka.
Vicki
(Co-Editor)
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What’s On This Month? - (Covid Permitting)
Karaka Trivia Quiz Nights Wed nights Karaka Community Events Centre
Twilight Bowls Nights Thurs nights Karaka Outdoor Bowls Club
America’s Cup Final 6-15th Mar Waitemata Harbour
Music in Parks - Papakura 7th Mar Ray Small Skate Park, Papakura
Building Champions Obstacle Challenge
7th Mar Massey Park, Papakura
Composting Workshop 13th Mar Karaka War Memorial Hall
Summer Variety Concert 13th Mar Central Park, Papakura
Karaka Museum Open Day 14th Mar Karaka Museum, Blackbridge Rd,
beside Karaka War Memorial Hall
Auckland Craft Beer and Food Festival
27th Mar Spark Arena, Auckland CBD
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Alan Cole - Franklin Local Board
Ph: 021 923-719
Email: alan.cole@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Auckland Council are consulting on our 10-year Budget (the Long-term
Plan).
The 10-year Budget looks at our priorities for the next 10 years and how we
might pay for them. We are proposing an average rate increase of 5% for
the first year and 3.5% for years three to ten. The UAGC is proposed to
increase at the same rate as the general rates increases that are proposed.
Other key topics we are asking about are:
Extending the Targeted Rates by three years for Water Quality and
Natural Environment and that they go up at the rate proposed for
the general rates over the next 10 years. Both are proposed to be
charged on the CV value of the property.
Waste Targeted Rate going up by 0.9%.
A new fee of $70 for animal control management officers to attend
livestock nuisance complaints with additional fees of $120 for
subsequent callouts and $75 for after hours.
Rural properties inside the Rural Urban Boundary, it is proposed that
the differential of 0.8 rural change to 1 residential, as these
properties are now zoned residential.
Covid 19 is predicted to have an ongoing impact for the next three
years, with an estimated shortfall in revenue of $540 million between
now and 2024 – bringing the cumulative total to around $1 billion
since the start of the pandemic.
The Franklin Local Board as part of the LTP, have a list of priorities for the
first three years of the LTP, more information on these, the LTP, and how to
give feedback is at www.akhaveyoursay.nz/recoverybudget , submissions
close on 22th March 21.
The Regional Land Transport Plan will be consulted on from the 23rd March
to the 26th April.
Happy to take your feedback on these or any other things that are on your
mind on the above contacts
Alan
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St Margaret’s Anglican Church
(324 Linwood Road, Karaka – opposite the hall)
Church Services in March:
March 14 Community-led Morning Service
March 28 Palm Sunday Communion Service
in lead up to
April 4 Easter Day communion service
A chance to connect with others in the community
Everyone is welcome
Nga manaakitanga, te pai me te rangimarie
(Blessings, good and peace)
For Lent and Easter activities at Christ Church Papakura see
www.papakuraanglican.org.nz
Ph: (09) 299 8086
Email: info@papakuraanglican.org.nz
FOR HIRE :
The KARAKA WAR MEMORIAL HALL
is situated on Linwood Road. The excellent facilities are
available for hire for weddings, funerals, 21sts and older
birthday parties, family reunions and other functions.
If you are interested in hiring the hall contact:
Ian Harvey: 292 7793
or if Ian is unavailable
Lois Jamieson: 294 8107
alternatively please email karakahall@gmail.com
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Providing Expert Electrical Service
Throughout Karaka
David Pearce www.pearceelectrical.co.nz
021 800 148 dave@pearceelectrical.co.nz
10Karaka Residents & Ratepayers Association Inc
Covid-19 thwarted our plans for a February meeting, so our first meeting for
the year is now on Monday 15th March at the Karaka Hall Supper Room at
7.30pm. Everyone is most welcome.
A reminder again that subscriptions are now due for the 2020/21 year, and
are $20 per household. Subscriptions can be paid by:
Internet banking to Westpac a/c 03-0406-0709167-00 using your name as a
reference, then send an email saying you have paid via the bank to our
Treasurer – Bill Sharplin, bill.sharplin@xtra.co.nz
Cash or a cheque payable to Karaka Residents & Ratepayers Assoc. Inc,
these can be brought to our meetings.
Auckland Council 10 Year Plan
The Council’s 10-year budget sets out the activities, services and
investments planned for the next 10 years, and how we might pay for them.
Alan Cole will cover this one in more detail. The consultation period for this
will open on February 22nd, you can read about it on:
https://akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/about-the-10-year-budget
You can also read the mayoral proposal on:
https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/media/37490/0-10-year-
budget-2021-2031-mayoral-proposal.pdf
As funds will be restricted over the next 5 – 10 years we have an
opportunity to provide feedback to Council on what our community thinks
is important.
Pest Control
A reminder that we will host a Bait & Trap Hub Day on Saturday 10th April
at the Karaka Hall. Please put this date in your diary and we’ll let you know
more detail at our meetings or via email to our contact list. The plan is to
widen the numbers of property owners that are actively controlling pest
numbers and to be able to share that success. With support from the
Franklin Local Board, you’ll be able to listen to those who are actively
trapping, and can pick up new or fresh supplies.
Ross Davison
Chair, Karaka Residents & Ratepayers Association
Email ross.davison@xtra.co.nz
11Justices of the Peace in Our District
L Jamieson Ph 294 8107
M Wallace Ph 294 6166
S Stafford-Bush Ph 292 7112
alternatively contact
Citizen’s Advice Bureau Ph 299 6412
Open Mon to Fri 9am to 4pm, Sat 10am to 12noon.
JP Clinic Mon to Fri 10am to 2pm
4A Opaheke Road
Papakura
Auckland 2110
12KARAKA MUSEUM
Blackbridge Road, beside the Karaka Hall
Opening Times:
2nd Sunday of the month; 1 pm to 3 pm
4th Wednesday of the month 10.00 am to 12.00 pm
We are happy to open by arrangement for group visits.
The Museum is conveniently located near cafes so plan your group's
Museum and Lunch trip today.
Contact:
Fraser 09 2927801, Hugh 09 2948648 or
Judith at karakahistoricalsociety@gmail.com
Visit us at:
www.karakamuseum.org.nz
13Power for the People!!
Christine Rupp, Chair, Counties Power Consumer Trust
chair@countiespowerconsumertrust.co.nz
This is an introduction to Counties Power Consumer Trust which holds the
shares on behalf of all Counties Power consumers. The Trust was formed 25
years ago and has five trustees who are elected on a rotational basis. As Chair
of the Trust, my plan is to update you with snippets of information regarding
Counties Power, the Trust and electricity in general. The Trustees appoint the
Directors of Counties Power and oversee the Company for the benefit and on
behalf of the Consumers.
Bob Arvidson was the first Chair of the Trust and was instrumental in the
formation of Energy Trusts from the previous local Franklin Electric Power
Board. Bob was determined that the “Power would remain with the People”
and not be sold off to corporates or become another government entity.
Some Trustees experience in the electricity field spans over twenty years
(including myself), so we’ve seen many changes overtime. The current Trustees
all have business backgrounds and contribute widely in a variety of community
activities. We all follow Bob’s mantra that ‘the power must stay with the
people who reside in the Trust area’.
Recently Counties Power opened the state of art substation at Pokeno. This will
meet the demands of the growing area in industrial, commercial and
residential. This project has been recognised for its innovation and is a finalist
in the New Zealand Energy Awards in the Network Initiative category to be
announced early March. The Pokeno community were consulted over the
project and invited to an open day to view the substation before it went live.
Lots of fun was had by all and there was great feedback to Counties Power. See
our video on the Counties Power website. https://www.countiespower.com/
watch-us
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A tertiary education scholarship through First
Foundation was set up in Bob Arvidson name.
First Foundation believes that all young people
should have the opportunity to achieve their
dreams, irrespective of socio-economic status.
The first scholarship awarded in 2018 went to
Sophia Chen from Pukekohe High School and
this has proved an excellent partnership for
both parties. Sophia is in her third year of Bio-
medical Engineering and Psychology at Auckland
University and a real asset to Counties Power.
Counties Power for this scholarship provides
Photo of Sophia working
funding and work experience for four years.
The 2020 Scholarship was awarded by
Counties Power to Isabella Coughlan
from Pukekohe High School. It was a
privilege to attend Isabella’s Scholarship
presentation with Judy Nicholl, Chief
Executive of Counties Power. It was
heart-warming to hear the stories of past
graduates who attribute their success to
First Foundation.
At the awards ceremony:
Christine Rupp (Trust Chair), Isabella If any businesses are interested to
Coughlan and Judy Nicholl, CE Counties become sponsors, please email me and I
Power will put you in contact with their CEO
Kirk Sargent.
All trustees, Alan Eyes, Phil Beston, Don Thompson, David Spratt and myself,
are proud of Counties Power initiatives, its employees and the achievements
of the company.
As future initiatives unfold we will keep you informed - so watch the space.
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Home is:
Karaka Community Event Centre
@ Karaka Sports Park
372 Blackbridge Road, Karaka
www.karakasportspark.co.nz
admin@karakacricket.co.nz
All grades are back after the summer break and many teams are having
terrific results with some exceptional player performances.
Premiers are playing in the Two-Day WH Taylor Shield and are at home
on March 6 and 13, and 20 and 27th. That is all of March, not far to travel
to watch premier grade cricket.
The Karaka Stallions are having a great season and have home games on
March 20 v Pumice Plodders and
March 28 v South Waikato Elders
Contact Henry if you are interested in playing, 021 02120094
Team photos on Wednesday March 3rd
Junior Prizegiving will be on Wednesday March 24th
Last weekend for games is March 27/28
Club Awards Evening will be held on Saturday April 17
Competition draws are available on:
http://www.countiesmanukaucricket.co.nz/
Please consider our amazing sponsors when you need something,
more of our great supporters are listed on the website:
Drains.co 2948109
Te Hihi Auto Court - www.tehihi.co.nz Darren and Suzie
on 2927717
Central Landscape Supplies – Ross on 2948410
drury@centrallandscapes.co.nz
Please Like and follow our Facebook and Website pages
for news, updates, and any event changes.
Working to develop cricket in the Karaka area
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Manukau Harbour Watch
Clarks Beach Yacht Club
A few months ago, the Clarks Beach Yacht Clubhouse was looking a bit sad
and forlorn; the Club’s future, with only ten members, some of them not
active, was not looking promising.
Just in the nick of time, a new resident to the Clarks Beach community put
her hand up to help. New Commodore, Rachel Woodworth and her
committee have made significant changes and the club is booming. A full
quota of participants registered for the January ‘Learn to Sail’ training course,
there is a waiting list for the next programmes for both adults and children, a
busy sailing programme is in full swing, and membership is now up to almost
80, including social members. For more information,
email reception@clarksbeachyachtclub.co.nz.
Clarks Beach pontoon/wharf/jetty (it’s a pontoon, really)
Water-based activities on the Manukau are severely limited by the lack of 24-
hour deep water docking facilities. To start the swing back to water-based
transport and use by the wider community rather than just the lucky people
who can afford pleasure craft, the Clarks Beach Public Wharf Society has been
working hard for just over a year to get a safe docking facility. The application
to Council is close to submission and they’ve received letters of support from
iwi, local businesses, politicians and sports groups. The community has also
spoken. The vast majority of those who completed two surveys last year are
in favour; responses show there is widespread enthusiasm for getting water
transport back on the harbour, and other waterside communities are
watching with keen interest.
An outstanding video to watch
To see what our harbour is really like, check out
https://youtu.be/bPJI22CDDVU or www.facebook.com/ratahicruises.
An interesting side note: The Kaipara, New Zealand’s largest harbour, will
receive $100m over a 10-year period to address a range of environmental
issues, especially sedimentation. You can see more about it at https://
www.kaipara.govt.nz/kaipara-harbour-wharves. Great to see they’re getting
such fantastic local body and government support. However, the Manukau,
the country’s second-largest harbour, with equal or worse sedimentation and
a far greater population base to exacerbate problems, is so far being ignored.
We’re keenly awaiting action.
By Robyn Pearce
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Do you have an unwelcome visitor?
My Kowhai tree is showing the usual signs of an annual guest, with the
tips of the tree now void of leaves.
The visitor is the native Kowhai Moth Caterpillar, and it has been known
to completely strip a Kowhai tree of all its foliage. In most cases unless the
tree is very young, there is little long-term damage to the tree. Nature is
pretty awesome and the tree will soon produce masses of fresh new
growth, but it might be a little unsightly for a few weeks.
Sometimes I will give the tree a good shake, and the little critters will just
fall off and give the tree a reprieve. You can use neem oil if it’s proving to
be a major problem, but don’t worry too much, Kowhai trees and the
caterpillars have been living together for many years.
For any trees that are showing signs of decline, call us, and we will be
happy to take a look and give you some good honest advice.
We are local and Mike has 35years experience working with trees. As
NZArb members, you can be confident we know what we are doing.
Our services include
Pruning/thinning
Crown lifting/reductions
Removals
Hedge trimming
Fruit tree pruning
Stump grinding
Consulting
Arborists reports
Mulching and mulch sales
Prompt tidy service always
Contact Mike Jarvis 09 2388265
Mobile 021323669
mike@thetreeman.co.nz
23“Karaka Quiz Night”
every Wednesday night at 7.00pm (Covid permitting)
at Karaka Community Event Centre
372 Blackbridge Road, Karaka
Meals are available from 6.00 - 7.30pm.
Refreshments available from the bar.
Great for friends, family, neighbours, or work
colleagues to enjoy a social evening out together.
Reserve your table now
Ph: Vicki on 027 576-6425
FREE ENTRY | 7.00PM START | GREAT PRIZES
25MARCH SPECIAL!!
Win garage carpet supplied and installed to a standard double garage
with all confirmed jobs in the month of March, when you mention
this ad.
Come and see us at our showroom at The Hub, Botany (next door to
Resene) or call:
Michelle Cappel on 021 261 4016
or John Wallace on 0274 922 621, both live locally.
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26Home is:
Karaka Community Event Centre
@ Karaka Sports Park
372 Blackbridge Road, Karaka
karakatennis@hotmail.co.nz
www.karakasportspark.co.nz
Interclub games are back in full swing.
Wednesday tennis: Mid-week Ladies from 9.30 am, General play from 4
pm, Drill Sessions with Nigel from 6.30 pm
Any queries please email karakatennis@hotmail.co.nz
Another trip is being organised to visit and play at Whangamata Tennis Club
on April 18 after the very successful day last year.
Junior Coaching with Brad Paterson on 027 4458664 for days and
bookings. Email: ktcjuniors@hotmail.com
All players must register:
Senior and junior need to be entered on the website database on
http://www.karakatennis.co.nz/Tennis/Membership-1
27FENCING - RETAINING
All Types of Rural and Residential Fencing/Retaining
If you want:
A Golden Pliers Champion
A World Farm Fencing Champion
A National and International Farm Fencing Judge
High quality and efficient Fencer
Wrote the fencing book, “The Golden Pliers”
Then you need to contact:
Nick Liefting on 0274941846
Email: nickliefting@xtra.co.nz
Web: www.nlcontractors.co.nz
Quality Local Builder
Alterations, Maintenance, Decks,
Kitchen and Bathroom Renovations
Honest, Reliable, Tidy
Call Carl
To Discuss Your Next Project
021 321 326
28KARAKA MUSEUM – OPEN DAY
THE KARAKA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Sunday March 14th – 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm
Free Entry - All Welcome
Come a long for a cup of tea and a chat
Meet the committee
Browse the Exhibits
Explore the History of Karaka
Blackbridge Road, beside the
Karaka War Memorial Hall
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KARAKA OUTDOOR BOWLING CLUB
Results of our monthly Open Tournament kindly sponsored by A1 Holmes
Franklin held Friday 5th February. Weather gods were kind and the green
played really well.
1st Bruce Bougen, Ian Gordon, Dick Carter from Manurewa.
2nd Chris Walker, Peter Moulden, Len Corney, from Pukekohe.
3rd Paul Miller, Kathy Ferguson, Kathy Lister from Pukekohe.
4th Trevor Bowden, Sheryl Brownlee, Terry Lister from Pukekohe.
Internal Competition results.
Championship Triples.
Winners Bob Croft, John O’Connor, Bill Holland.
Runners Up Bob Price, John Waters, Rob Glengary.
The Thursday night ‘Twilight’ bowls which incorporates members of the
Karaka Sports Park affiliated clubs has been very successful. Turnouts of
between 30 and 40 younger people and adults have attended and they
seem to thoroughly enjoy themselves. Our sincere thanks to Sally
McKenzie from Bowls New Zealand who helps run the night. Anyone
interested it is from 5.30 to 7pm. It is a fun night and nothing serious.
As usual anyone interested in giving bowls a go, including Twilight Bowls
on a Thursday evening at 5.30pm, please get In touch with:
President Ian Harvey 09 27793 or Don Kirkbride 0274 82-6914.
COUNTIES BASEBALL
The club has enjoyed the Summer Holidays but for some of
our youth players they are still grinding with training and
special wee long camps hosted by Baseball NZ.
As always – if you’d like to know more about Counties Baseball – check us
out at www.sporty.co.nz/countiesbaseballclub
Counties Baseball Club Inc
P: 021 324033
www.sporty.co.nz/countiesbaseballclub
31GPS Boomspraying
Gorse and broom spraying, etc
Registered Chemical handler and applicator.
Call Davey on 021 821 689 or 09 235 9146
32KARAKA RUGBY CLUB
Registrations are open for the 2021 Season
Please go to www.karakarugby.co.nz
Click on CMRFU Registration forms. Information and fees
are under the Senior or Junior tab.
Key Dates - Junior
Thursday 11 Mar: Preseason training at Navigation Homes Stadium
Thursday 18 Mar: Preseason training at Peart Farm - Mud Run
Sunday 21 Mar: Junior Rugby Muster at Karaka
Tuesday 23 Mar: Team trainings commence
Saturday 17 Apr: Club tournament vs Pakuranga
Key Dates - Senior
Saturday 13 Mar: Preseason vs Waitemata (away)
Saturday 20 Mar: Preseason vs Hautapu (away)
Saturday 27 Mar: First competition game (venue tbc)
33KARAKA INDOOR BOWLING CLUB
ADVANCE NOTICE
A FRESH NEW SEASON STARTS
THURSDAY 11TH MARCH 2021 AT 7.30PM
WHERE? KARAKA WAR MEMORIAL HALL
321 LINWOOD RD
Part of the vibrant Karaka Community Karaka Indoor Bowling Club is a
friendly club and all are most welcome. Indoor bowls is suitable for all ages
so come as a family.
All equipment is provided. You just need a pair of flat soled shoes.
Come and enjoy evenings of fun and friendship. Coaching is available.
Enjoy sociable evenings with us, and if you wish accompany us on visits to
other clubs.
As an added incentive we are offering
FREE MEMBERSHIP TO PLAYERS
NEW TO INDOOR BOWLS
FOR FURTHER INFORMATI0N Phone - Lois/Jim 294 8107
Phone - Doug/Diane 294 8647
35WARDROBE WAREHOUSE
for
Solid melamine wardrobe systems
and shelving
New builds, renovations or upgrades – whatever your needs
contact Richard Haynes, your local wardrobe specialist
with 23 years experience in the business.
Free quotations.
027-221-7168 richard@wardrobe-warehouse.co.nz
36NEXT MEETING -
Wednesday March 17 @ 7 pm
(Third Wednesday of each month at Urban Soul – Karaka)
We celebrated our 3rd Birthday at our February dinner with fresh Snapper
and a delicious cake provided by Urban Soul.
Some figures from our annual report. Last year our ladies knitted 413
garments which took 866 hours to make. There are some lovely warm and
outfitted babies and youngsters thanks to this help. If you have any double
ply wool surplus we can make good use of it.
As an organisation we supported many charities always remembering the
last sentence of the Aspirations of Women’s Institute, “and always
remember to be kind”.
We are looking forward to a better 2021 than we all encountered in 2020
and invite anyone interested in fun, friendship and community to join us.
If you are interested in joining us please email
oloughlin.chrissy@gmail.com
Please visit our Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/karakawomensinstitute/
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OPENING HOURS
Wednesday 3pm
Thursday 4.30pm
Friday 4.30pm
Saturday 1pm
We will continue to review these hours as and when sporting fixtures are held.
QR CODES
Karaka Sports Park has it’s unique QR code as requested by the Ministry of
Health. We will continue to display this and encourage you to make us of it.
TWO FAT CHEFS
Carvery is Back on Friday Nights!! 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Wednesday / Thursday: Blackboard Menu
Ph Gill for more information 021 186 9624
BOWLING CLUB
Karaka Outdoor Bowling Club season is in full swing. Club days are Saturday and
Thursday. President Ian Harvey 09 2927793 or Don Kirkbride 0274 826914.
RUGBY
Registrations are open for the 2021 season, and pre-season training starts this
month. Go to www.karakarugby.co.nz
NETBALL
Registrations are open for the 2021 season, go to https://www.facebook.com/
KarakaNetball/. Check trial dates as many have been disrupted by lockdowns.
QUIZ NIGHTS
Karaka Quiz Nights every Wednesday night (Covid permitting) starting at 7.00pm.
Kitchen open for dinner from 6.00 - 7.30pm. Contact Vicki 027 576-6425 to book
a table.
SAVE THE DATE & BOOKINGS
Wed 10th Mar Cricket team photos
Sun 21st Mar Junior Rugby Muster
Wed 24th Mar Junior Cricket Prizegiving
Sat 27th Mar Senior Rugby 1st Competition game (venue TBC)
Please contact us if you would like to book the club for an event / seminar / party,
etc ...Remember to put any meeting or event dates on the calendar on the
noticeboard. Check out the calendar on our website below.
372 Blackbridge Road, Karaka
P: 292-7588 E: karakasports@xtra.co.nz W: www.karakasportspark.co.nz
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Inkweed Where is it originally from? Tropical South and Central America What does it look like? Bushy, spreading, hairless, smelly, perennial subshrub (
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Waiau Pa Volunteer Fire Brigade
http://www.facebook.com/waiaupafire
Call Log
There have been 19 calls since the last report. There were 5 Fire and
Property and 14 Medical calls.
This year has seen us busy with 26 calls, 8 Fire / Property and 18 medical
calls.
A helicopter landed at the Clarks Beach Yacht Club to transfer a patient to
hospital.
Karaka has had an ATV and a Car versus Car accident. Both accidents used
our First Responders to treat injuries.
Home Fires
Did you know a house fire can kill you in less than three minutes?
In a fire, you'll probably be scared and disorientated. Toxic smoke might
make it hard to breathe and see clearly. You will only have 1 or 2 minutes
from the sounding of the smoke alarm to when your life is seriously
threatened by fire or smoke. Build your escape plan
https://www.escapemyhouse.co.nz/.
Medical Response
St John has an agreement with Fire
and Emergency New Zealand. This
means fire stations personnel may
arrive prior to ambulance personnel.
Instances such as Heart Attacks are
life threatening and the earlier the
intervention the better. Earlier
intervention aids the recovery process
considerably.
All Fire Fighters have basic First Aid
certificates that are renewed at a
course every two years.
Murray Gallagher
Counties Computer Consultants www.merlinit.co.nz
Operations Support - Waiau Pa Volunteer Fire Brigade
4344
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CLUB CONTACT WHEN & WHERE
ACG Strathallan 2950830 50 Hayfield Way, Karaka
Badminton - Karaka Seniors Fraser Mansell Karaka War Memorial Hall
2927801 Monday 7.30 -10pm
Badminton - Papakura Juniors Ak Yap Counties Badminton Hall
299 8042 41 Elliot St, Papakura
Carriage Driving Club Michelle Reddy 14B Ellett Road, Karaka
2927595
Counties Baseball Randy Yard Karaka Sports Park
countiesbc@gmail.com 021 08395499 372 Blackbridge Rd, Karaka
www.karakasportspark.co.nz
Counties Dog Training Club Marie Wales 2927803 Kidd Elliott Park
www.countiesdogs.co.nz Thursday from 7pm
Federated Farmers Doug Gellert 2948647 Karaka War Memorial Hall
Meetings as notified
Franklin Vintage Machinery Duncan McLea Karaka Bowling Club
09 2357211 2nd Wed of the month 7.30pm
Karaka Bowls (indoor) Lois Jamieson 2948107 Karaka War Memorial Hall
Doug Gellert 2948647 Thurs 7.15pm
March to end of October
Karaka Bowls (outdoor) Don Parker 2985773 Karaka War Memorial Hall
Ian Harvey 2927793 Blackbridge Road side
Sept to April
Thurs & Sat 8.45am
Karaka Community Event Centre 2927588 Karaka Sports Park
karakasports@xtra.co.nz 372 Blackbridge Rd, Karaka
www.karakasportspark.co.nz
Karaka Cricket - Juniors Andrew Napier Karaka Sports Park
juniors@karakacricket.co.nz 021 537662 372 Blackbridge Rd, Karaka
www.karakasportspark.co.nz
Karaka Cricket - Seniors Lee Ter Huurne Karaka Sports Park
seniors@karakacricket.co.nz 021 0346176 372 Blackbridge Rd, Karaka
www.karakasportspark.co.nz
Karaka War Memorial Hall Ian Harvey 2927793 Karaka War Memorial Hall
karakahall@gmail.com Lois Jamieson 2948107
Karaka Historical Society Violet Eggleton Karaka War Memorial Hall
www.karakamuseum.org.nz 09 2363875 Museum open 2nd Sun 1-3pm and
4th Wed 10-12pm of each month
46CLUB CONTACT WHEN & WHERE
Karaka Netball Trudi Goldsworthy Karaka Sports Park
karakanetballclub@gmail.com 021 772003 372 Blackbridge Rd, Karaka
www.karakasportspark.co.nz
Karaka Playcentre 2927675 299 Linwood Road
karaka@playcentre.org.nz Sessions Mon-Fri
Karaka Residents & Ratepayers Ross Davison Karaka War Memorial Hall
Association 2927700 Meetings, 3rd Monday of each
ross.davison@xtra.co.nz month 7.30pm
Karaka Rugby - Juniors George Glover Karaka Sports Park
juniorpresident@karakarugby.co.nz 022 0431606 372 Blackbridge Rd, Karaka
www.karakarugby.co.nz
Karaka Rugby - Seniors Steve Gellert Karaka Sports Park
www.karakasportspark.co.nz 021 522302 372 Blackbridge Rd, Karaka
Karaka School Sarah Hynds 12 Blackbridge Road, Karaka
www.karaka.school.nz 2948166
Karaka Tennis - Juniors Nigel Allen Karaka Sports Park
karakatennis@hotmail.co.nz 027 8001170 372 Blackbridge Rd, Karaka
www.karakasportspark.co.nz
Karaka Tennis – Seniors Wayne Kidd Karaka Sports Park
karakatennis@hotmail.co.nz 0274 822891 372 Blackbridge Rd, Karaka
www.karakasportspark.co.nz
Karaka Women’s Institute Chris - President Urban Soul
karakawomensinstitute@gmail.com 027 4767644 3rd Wednesday of each month
www.wi.org.nz
Model Aeroplane Club Keith Trillo 2984161 Karaka Sports Park
Sundays 10am-2pm
Pukekohe Golf Club Ian Litchfield 2948822 564 Karaka Rd (SH22), Karaka
www.pukekohegolf.co.nz
St Margaret's Anglican Church Janice 2998086 324 Linwood Rd, Karaka
admin@papakuraanglican.org.nz See Church noticeboard for
dates
Toastmasters Samantha Jung- Karaka War Memorial Hall,
Fielding 022 068 5632 2nd & 4th Wed of month 7pm
Te Hihi School Kevin Bush 2927706 767 Linwood Road, Karaka
www.tehihi.school.nz
The Donkey & Mule Society Trevor Stevens 91B Estuary View Road
donkyz@xtra.co.nz 09 2321697 Waiau Pa
4748
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