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Issue 949 - 11 May 2021 Phone (07) 866 2090 Circulation 8,000
Pressure mounting on mayor to sign
climate change declaration
By Gillian O’Neill
Environmental campaigners are claiming
a minor victory after Thames-Coromandel
District Council indicated it will approve
Mayor Sandra Goudie signing the Local
Government Leaders’ Declaration on Climate
Change if the public supports the decision.
However, it could yet be a hollow win as it
emerged Mayor Goudie may still refuse to
sign the document, regardless of what the
public or indeed her own council decides.
Hauraki Coromandel Climate Action Inc
(HCCA) took TCDC to court over their
decision to refuse to approve the mayor
signing the declaration two years ago.
This resulted in council being ordered to ask
the public for their input before revisiting
the matter.
The issue also sparked several protests
outside the council offices in Thames and
continued to split council at a meeting on
Tuesday last week when members narrowly
approved a preferred resolution to go out for
public consultation. This preferred resolution
states, “Council agrees with the guiding
principles and action in the declaration and
A recent aerial photo of Cooks Beach. Despite Thames-Coromandel District Council already having numerous climate change initiatives
approves the mayor signing the declaration
underway, pressure is mounting on Mayor Sandra Goudie to sign the Local Government Leaders’ Declaration on Climate Change.
and continues with council’s current climate
change commitment and work programme, Two members went as far as arguing that open mind. was voted down, with Councillor Gotlieb
including the work of TCDC’s Greenhouse the mayor should not chair the discussion In a previous report, the mayor maintained describing it as a “cop out.” The option
Gas Reduction Working Group.” accusing her of having a conflict of interest that she should not sign the document for finally selected was opposed by Councillors
This “preferred” course of action will be in the matter. “If you are saying you fear it might result in unknown financial Fox, McLean and Morrissey. However, it was
considered by the public alongside four other should be chairing this, I am gobsmacked,” repercussions for TCDC, concerns that the made clear that all options would remain on
potential resolutions, one of which would see said Councillor Gary Gotlieb. Councillor High Court judge, Justice Palmer, said were the table to be considered again following
council again refuse their approval, although Terry Walker agreed that, in the interests of reasonable in the circumstances. input from the community.
none of the members proposed this as a transparency and avoiding an appearance of Councillor Fox and his fellow Mercury Bay To date, 66 mayors and council chairs have
favoured option. bias, Mrs Goudie should vacate the chair. councillor, Murray McLean, agreed with the signed the declaration pledging their joint
There was also tension at the meeting “You have shown you have a conflict all the mayor’s stance and told the meeting they had commitment to climate change action within
over whether or not the mayor will follow way through this,” he said. “You’ve stated all not changed their position since the original their organisations while calling for a more
the wishes of a majority of council should the way through that you don’t want to sign vote and still opposed Mayor Goudie signing robust central government response.
they ask her to sign the document. Mercury this, it has been clear right through the whole anything that could have potential financial HCCA chair, Denis Tegg, said the
Bay councillor, Tony Fox, questioned the discussion. For transparency’s sake you consequences for council. The mayor retained organisation welcomed TCDC’s decision
value of the entire process describing it as should step aside.” the chair after it was pointed out she was no to seek residents’ views before making a
“going through the motions.” “At the end Coromandel-Colville councillor, John more conflicted than any other members who fresh decision but warned the opportunity
of the day if there’s eight councillors and Morrissey, said he had asked Mayor Goudie had previously declared their views. for meaningful discussion could be missed.
they recommend that the mayor sign it and directly if she would sign the declaration An alternative preferred resolution that “HCCA is pleased that council will follow the
the mayor says, ‘I’m not signing it,’ then it and she had replied that she probably would see TCDC approve Mayor Goudie court’s direction and consult with the public
makes no difference what the outcome is,” wouldn’t. However, he noted she had not said signing the declaration but with the stipulation on climate change,” he said. “But we are
he pointed out. no and therefore he believed she still had an that it was not a binding commitment very concerned that TCDC intends to narrow
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Sticky situation for local More salons encouraged to
moreporks join recycling initiative
Local moreporks have been getting themselves into a sticky situation, falling foul of a bird-
catching native tree, with life-threatening consequences.
Three moreporks have already been treated at Kuaotunu Bird Rescue and manager, Annemieke
Kregting, says it is important that members of the public are alert to the danger and know how
to act if they discover a bird in distress. “The parapara tree flowers in May with sticky sweet
seed pods,” she says. “It attracts insects and birds, and they often get stuck to the tree and die.
“It is a delicate procedure to get the bird cleaned up and most of it is done under general
anaesthetic as it is quite traumatic and painful for the bird. Once the debris and sticky pods are
removed carefully with some dissolving products, the bird is then washed. It’s definitely not
the easiest job. One of the last moreporks that arrived here had more than 100 pods stuck all
over his body and had a pod stuck in his beak. He was lucky to be alive as it would have made
breathing difficult.”
The parapara tree (or Pisonia brunoniana) is a reasonably rare New Zealand native mainly
found on outer islands, but also a few coastal places in the North Island. It can trap all manner
of birds, but it is rescued moreporks that have been turning up at Kuaotunu Bird Rescue over
the last couple of weeks. “Our advice is do not cut the feathers to free the bird, but instead cut
the branches around it and bring the bird to us as soon as possible,” Annemieke says.
Pictured is one of the moreporks brought to Kuaotunu Bird Rescue after his bath. He was
successfully released four days later.
A fortnightly collection of waste from hair and beauty salons is now up and running on the Coromandel and
the invitation has been issued for more businesses to jump on board the environmental initiative.
The new recycling bins at Stilo Hair & Co in Whitianga is not only a sign of their sustainability commitment,
but is already saving the business money. “I am delighted with how it’s going, my costs are already down
because I’m taking so much less to the dump,” says owner, Mary Ray.
Stilo Hair and Mint are two of the Whitianga hairdressers that have become part of the Sustainable Salons
initiative which sees up to 90 percent of their waste - including almost all plastics, foil, chemicals and even
hair - collected by a specialist service. “The staff love it, the customers we have spoken to about it love
it,” says Mary. “We have had to change the way we think about all the products we use, but we are getting
used to it. We made it a team initiative, so we had drinks and nibbles one evening and watched the training
video together and talked about how we could implement it in the salon. Everyone is 100 percent on board.”
Mary is so enthusiastic about the positive difference it is making for her business, she is inviting other
salon owners to come for a visit and see how the system works. “I’d love to show them because I think
this is the direction we all need to be heading in as an industry,” she says. “The collection serves hair and
beauty salons as well as pet groomers, and the service is available right across the Peninsula.
“I think there are five businesses signed up so far, so I know we can build on that. Anyone who wants
more information can get in touch, I’m more than happy to have a chat and they can come and see the set
up here.”
More information on the scheme, including how the waste collected is used, is available at
sustainablesalons.org.
Pictured with their new segregated recycling bins are members of the team at Stilo Hair. From the left -
Jamee Dixon, Hannah Parry, Charlotte Tucker, Mary Ray and Camryn Hunter.
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Pressure mounting on
mayor
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the consultation to just compliance with the noted that counsel for TCDC “acknowledges
court judgement. That would be a huge lost council could authorise the mayor to sign
opportunity. The public is keenly interested in the declaration, including on its behalf, but
climate action and wants to see council take could not require her to do so if she did not
a leadership role in reducing emissions, so it want to.”
makes sense to ask the public what actions “We are following the direction of the court
should be taken.” and going out for public consultation,” Mayor
Mr Tegg cited a draft communications plan Goudie said. “The basis of the consultation
for the public engagement process which is a decision of council in the majority.
suggested that a key message be that the Decisions following deliberations will be
consultation was “not about responding/not made by council. I have nothing to add to
responding to climate change,” but instead that as this is now a matter for the public
was focused on “fulfilling the High Court’s to consider.”
direction to consult about whether council An outline of how the public consultation
requests the mayor to sign or not.” process will run will be presented to the next
Councillor Sally Christie also argued on council meeting in June with a final decision
Tuesday that, given the public was likely to on how to proceed likely to be made in
raise more broader issues around the topic, August, taking into account what the people
it made sense to have meaningful engagement of the Thames-Coromandel District have had
on broader questions to do with climate to say.
change. However, Mayor Goudie insisted TCDC has emphasised that it already
consultation would be restricted to what was has numerous climate change initiatives
required to comply with the High Court ruling. underway and work in this area will continue,
HCCA has also called on Mayor Goudie whether or not the mayor signs the document.
to make her position clear. “Council could These include the development of Shoreline
engage with the public, resolve by a majority Management Plans, the establishment of a
that the mayor should sign the Climate Greenhouse Gas Reduction Working Group
Declaration and then the mayor still refuses to identify and drive initiatives to reduce
to sign,” Mr Tegg said. “This would be carbon emissions, EV charging stations, LED
outrageous, undemocratic, and would make streetlights, investment in walk/cycleways,
a mockery of the whole process. We call tree planting, a waste minimisation strategy
on the mayor to publicly commit to signing and encouraging more responsible water use
the declaration if that is the majority vote through the installation of water meters.
of council.” Councillors who support the declaration
The Informer put this request to Mayor being signed by the mayor say the fact that
Goudie, who stated that the judge presiding TCDC is already extremely active in its
over the case taken by HCCA had said council response to climate change, means there’s
could not compel her to sign. This appears to nothing to fear by committing to the principles
refer to comments by Justice Palmer where he and actions it contains.
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Raewyn Helms-Davis - from graphic designer to full-time portrait artist By Anusha Bhana Every year at the Mercury Bay Art Escape Awards on three occasions and she exhibits Gala Evening, member artists vote for regularly in the annual National Pastel Artists their favourite artwork forming part of the of New Zealand (PANZ) exhibition. Showcase exhibition. This year’s Artists’ Portraits aren’t all Raewyn creates though, Choice winner was the pastel portrait, she is equally competent in painting. Last year, “Blue Boy,” by Whitianga-based artist, she worked on a series of oil paintings called Raewyn Helms-Davis. “Geologica,” inspired by close-ups of local “I think a good portrait tells something natural rock formations, patterns and colours. quintessential about the subject,” says “I enjoy both painting and portraiture, quite Raewyn. “It can pose a question about the often I alternate between the two depending person and make you wonder about the story on what is inspiring me at the time,” she says. behind the portrait. I have seven nephews, Her current project is a portrait of one son and a stepson, and Blue Boy could be Coromandel-based sound technician and one or all of these beautiful boys when they Master Carver, Peter Plumb. “I’ve always were children.” been interested in Māori people as a portrait Originally from Auckland, Raewyn made subject and my lineage traces back to Ngāi the move to Whitianga seven years ago to Tahu iwi (one of three iwi based in the South fully pursue a career as a full-time artist, Island), which also happens to be Peter’s iwi,” having always had a natural talent for says Raewyn. “Even before I met Peter, I had drawing people. “I bought my first set of this idea to do a series of portraits of Ngāi pastel pencils when I was quite young and it Tahu people. I wanted to learn more about my was several years before I was brave enough Artist, Raewyn Helms-Davis, holding “Blue Boy,” the Artists’ Choice winner heritage and I was trying to figure out how to use them,” she says. “I taught myself how at this year’s Mercury Bay Art Escape Showcase exhibition. best to go about it. And then I met Peter and to layer and blend colours, and use different graphic designer, I was making portraits of my the portrait, which is an expression of the the project just fell into place.” types of pastel for different effects. It’s such a family, my brothers and sisters, everybody. person’s personality and spirit. Later this year, Raewyn and Peter plan to versatile medium.” I’ve just always done it and I think I knew I “I always start with people’s eyes,” visit the South Island so Peter can introduce Back in Auckland Raewyn was a graphic was going to end up doing it full-time.” says Raewyn. “You know how you get that Raewyn to more members of Ngāi Tahu and designer for 25 years, working mostly in The process for each portrait is well thought reflection in people’s eyes? That reflection she can continue her series of portraits. publishing, book and magazine design and out. Once a subject is chosen, Raewyn spends has to be drawn in the exact right place, You can book a visit with Raewyn at advertising. “It was the birth of my son and some time with the person to get to know as it determines the direction the eyes her “Art Loft” studio via her website, the need to work from home that prompted them and take multiple reference photos. are looking.” www.artloft.co.nz. Keep an eye on her me to invest more time in creating and selling From there she draws on her graphic Raewyn’s natural skill has led her to be a Facebook page, @RaewynHelmsDavisArt, portraits,” she says. “Even when I was a design skills to create the composition for finalist in the prestigious Adam Portraiture for the latest updates on her work. Page 4 The Mercury Bay Informer - www.theinformer.co.nz Issue 949 - 11 May 2021
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Newest member takes the win in Photographic Club’s April Challenge After an inspirational Zoom presentation by Auckland Photographer of the Year, image, “Abandoned” (pictured right). Second place went to Hakan Nedjat, followed by Wendy Ilan Witteberg, Whitianga Photographic Club members rose to the challenge and delivered Pemberton in third. some amazing portraits and candid images on the theme of “People.” The club’s May challenge will involve getting up close and personal with “Macro” photography. Taking out first place was newest member, Shannon Molloy, with a beautiful candid portrait, More images taken by members can be viewed on the Whitianga Photographic Club’s “Autumn Morning Window Drawings” (pictured left). Second was a tie between Lia Priemus and public Facebook page. Anyone keen to join the club can email the admin team at Anita Ruggle-Lussey, with Anthea Smith in third. whitiangaphoto@gmail.com. Photo of the Month in the Open Category was won by Karen Moffatt-McLeod with her atmospheric Page 6 The Mercury Bay Informer - www.theinformer.co.nz Issue 949 - 11 May 2021
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Dear Editor - Submissions on the draft TCDC are expected to suffer over seven percent rates Tony, please take the next step in your Clyde Graf, never responded. The Hauraki-
Long Term Plan increases each year for the next three years to understanding of the climate crisis. Please make Waikato Māori electorate Member of Parliament
I was one of many individuals who appeared tidy up the financial mess they have managed. the blindingly obvious connection between the offered support. Oddly, Winston Peters -
in support of our submissions to Thames- This will amount to a sum of approximately urgent need to reduce emissions which will considered the “father” of the SGC - never even
Coromandel District Council about their draft $17.5 million additional rates with no increase slow down global heating and sea-level rise replied to our email.
Long Term Plan at a meeting in Whitianga on in services or investment for our communities. and thereby reduce the worst impacts of coastal The response from WRC was, to be polite,
Wednesday last week. It was a spectacularly Worse than that, they plan to increase the rates flooding and droughts on our communities. astounding. We doubted whether our proposal
poor attempt by council to engage with every year after that for the balance of the draft A price tag of $180 million-plus on a Thames ever reached the council table. It looked as if
its ratepayers. LTP. But even if they did not, this increase of seawall to combat existing sea-level rise is it was replied to by a staffer who had no idea
We were encouraged to submit electronically. almost 25 percent after three years will deliver huge, but it’s just a fraction of what’s required. what the subject was. Their email said that
Yet when we arrived in the room, there were council almost $70 million after 10 years. By comparison, the cost of actions to reduce such matters had to be handled by council in
two piles of paper, each one almost 30cm tall At the same time, TCDC has not planned, emissions are insignificant and many will save accordance with its Ten Year Transport Strategy
and in addition, each of the councillors had a nor it appears can they afford, to provide ratepayers money. It’s not rocket science - Plan and we could make a submission to have it
huge ream of paper in front of them. None of sewage investment and water services to keep it’s climate science and sound economics. incorporated in that plan, however they would
them had a laptop, or its equivalent, in front up with our growth. They have a policy of not Tony and fellow councillors, please show us not be calling for submissions at that time.
of them to read and access the submissions. reducing their operating costs at all. They are that you understand this by supporting TCDC We didn’t want any alteration to any existing
One TCDC staff member was taking notes on not planning even one significant effort, apart action to reduce its own emissions and make the plan. What we wanted was for our ferry
her computer. from increasing our rates, to balance their urgent transition to a low carbon economy. operation be available at no cost to holders
None of the councillors had a sign in front of operational budget. Denis Tegg of the SGC. WRC already had in place the
them telling us who they were and they were not I have to conclude the government is right to Thames administration to handle this on behalf of
introduced. This basic courtesy seems so easy consider the significant restructuring of local Dear Editor - Supergold Card central government. It covered bus services in
to provide and necessary if they respect their authorities. on the Whitianga Ferry Hamilton and surrounding districts.
audience. They knew who we were because Richard Rowley John Macassey’s letter in The Informer of 4 What was the reaction to the proposal from the
they had our submissions and our names in Whitianga May raises some interesting points concerning ferry operator at the time (he was not the present
front of them. Apart from the mayor and deputy Dear Editor - Councillor support for transition the Supergold Card (SGC)and why it is not operator)? Initially he took a bit of convincing
mayor, I had no idea who they were. to a low carbon economy applicable to the Whitianga ferry. Having that it wasn’t going to cost him money, other
Like many of the submitters, I spent a lot of It’s fantastic that Mercury Bay councillor, been involved with this around 2016, maybe than a few dollars to tidy-up his ticketing
time reading the draft LTP, possibly as much as Tony Fox, has finally begun to appreciate the I can shed some light as to why it is “dead in system. Otherwise we had the green light.
20 hours. We were advised we could attend this serious threat from coastal flooding due to the water.” What was concerning was the deafening silence
meeting and speak to our submissions. Many of climate change and sea-level rise (as reported At that time, I was appointed as chair of a joint from Joe (and Jane) Citizen. We received not
us agreed to do so. I suggest many of us wanted in The Informer of 4 May). But seriously Tony, committee of Grey Power Mercury Bay and the one letter of encouragement from the residents
to speak honestly and to hear the councillors’ what took you so long? Mercury Bay South Ratepayers Association to or users of the ferry and two of criticism.
views and questions in response. That was not Climate scientists have been giving these initiate steps to have the SGC applicable for free One said if I didn't like the present situation
their plan. warnings for decades. Back in 2010, government passage on the ferry. We initially approached I could go and live in Auckland (real
We were allocated five minutes and this was coastal policy legally required local government Thames-Coromandel District Council who thoughtfulness) and the other, “Ah well, you
very strictly managed. There were very few to consider these threats for the next 100 years. advised that as they did not control the ferry chose to live over there (Ferry Landing).”
questions and no discussions. I assume many Waikato Regional Council’s coastal flood maps operation they could not get involved and that We gave up. Whether or not the residents of
of us came away quite convinced that we have were published in 2015. My own submissions it should be taken up with Waikato Regional Mercury Bay ever get to use their SGC on the
wasted a lot of time and while the councillors going back five years were treated with disdain. Council. Fair enough we thought. I’ll cover ferry will depend on two major things - one,
might think they have done well, many of Meanwhile, as Tony and others dragged their that shortly. educating WRC that they do have the power to
us will remain very sceptical of the value of feet on taking climate change seriously, Thames- Concurrently we wrote to other influential do this but they need the will and two, somehow
this process. Coromandel District Council has consented people to generate support. Coromandel MP, lighting the fire in the belly of the residents of
This council has failed to manage our finances many coastal developments in risky locations Scott Simpson, responded by saying he would Mercury Bay to support the proposal
to the extent some of them, including the CEO and has resisted community calls for council to be right behind us. We actually hoped he would Barney Bowen
who was not present, should be resigning. We take a lead in reducing emissions. be the one to lead the pack. WRC member, Thames (former Ferry Landing resident)
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2021 The Mercury Bay Informer - www.theinformer.co.nz Page 11The Hamilton County Bluegrass Band to perform special one-off concert in Whitianga New Zealand Bluegrass icons, The Hamilton introduced exciting new additions to their of us, with plenty of stories shared throughout it’s also a cool way to celebrate NZ Music County Bluegrass Band (THCBB), will play repertoire as they continued to perform at the night.” Month. It’s going to be a fun night that we a special one-off concert at the Whitianga bluegrass festivals and as support acts for Local music producer and sound engineer, hope lots of locals will attend.” Town Hall on Saturday evening, 29 May. well-known Kiwi musicians. Dave Rhodes, is part of the team bringing Tickets cost $30 for adults and $10 for Since the 1960s, THCBB has been a unique As a homage to their musical prowess and THCBB to Whitianga. “My partner, Anusha, those 18 and under, and are on sale now part of the Aotearoa music scene, delighting longevity, the Waikato Museum in Hamilton and I have been keen to put on gigs in from Mercury Bay Pharmacy or online at audiences with their vibrant, fast-paced, is currently honouring THCBB with a Whitianga for a while now and this seemed Under The Radar. Door sales will also high-energy music based around a driving two-month-long exhibition from 8 May to like a great place to start,” says Dave. be available. Doors open at 6:30pm for a banjo sound and complemented by rich 29 August. “We have a close connection to THCBB and 7:30pm start. vocal harmonies. Founding member and Whenuakite local, THCBB was founded by Paul Trenwith Alan Rhodes, is feeling pretty humbled by it and Alan Rhodes in 1962 and over time the all. “The Waikato Museum came to us with original line-up grew to include Colleen Bain the idea a year or so ago and we’ve worked (fiddle), Dave Calder (mandolin), Len Cohen with them to provide all sorts of memorabilia, (guitar and mouth harp) and Sandy McMillin pictures, videos and instruments that they’ve (upright bass). curated into an exhibition,” he says. “It has The band became an overnight success been 55 years since THCBB first started out, in New Zealand as the house band on so we’re absolutely stoked to be celebrating weekly country and western music series, our music career with both the exhibition and “The Country Touch,” hosted by Tex Morton a special one-night-only concert in my home from 1968 to 1970. Each week they would town of Whitianga.” perform one of their own songs and as The “old-style” concert will feature backing musicians for Tex and other New original members Alan Rhodes (vocals) and Zealand singers. Paul Trenwith (banjo), joined by Pam Findlay THCBB toured extensively across New on vocals and guitar, long-time friend Keith Zealand and Australia performing at festivals MacMillan on mandolin, bass player/tenor and music venues. They regularly toured singer Tim Trenwith and Victoria Trenwith with Australian country icon, Slim Dusty. on fiddle. In the 1970s, they toured the United States Kuaotunu-based musician, Pippa Le Lievre, and performed at the Grand Ole Opry will also be a special guest, performing both in Nashville. solo and with the THCBB. Over the years, the band has maintained “We’ll be playing all our big hits from a high standard of musicianship, releasing a songs we did on The Country Touch to our The Hamilton County Bluegrass Band line-up that will entertain a Whitianga total of 14 albums across a 55-year period. latest album, These Old Hands,” says Alan, Town Hall audience on Saturday, 29 May. From the left - Alan Rhodes, Keith MacMillan, Occasional changes of band members “It will be a real trip down memory lane for all Victoria Trenwith, Pam Findlay, Tim Trenwith and Paul Trenwith. Page 12 The Mercury Bay Informer - www.theinformer.co.nz Issue 949 - 11 May 2021
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Coromandel Business Awards Police Report
By Sergeant Andrew Morrison of the Whitianga Police
Monday, 3 May to Monday, 10 May 2021
General siblings argued at a SH25 Whitianga address
We have attended a lot of Family Harm and sound advice was also given.
incidents this week. Alcohol was a factor Also on the 4th a couple argued at a White
in some of these incidents and we remind Street address and separated to calm the
everyone not to try and discuss issues situation, while also that day a couple argued
when drunk. at a South Highway address and were referred
Arguments continued for extended periods to support agencies.
in a couple of the other incidents and our Direct advice was given to a drunk couple
advice is to take time apart to calm down. arguing at a Pipi Dune address on the 4th and
Please remember to ask for permission two adult brothers argued at a Heritage Close
before taking fruit from someone address on the 4th, with our investigation into
Entries are now open for the 2021 Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards. The event is being else’s property. an alleged assault continuing.
held on 28 October this year after the 2020 awards were postponed due to COVID-19. Arrests Rubbish was illegally dumped on Moewai
Awards committee chair, Kate Rigg, says, “The last year has been an incredibly challenging No arrests this week. Road on the 4th. Please keep a lookout for
time for businesses. But people in our region have shown extraordinary resilience as they’ve Occurrences anyone illegally dumping rubbish in our
managed their business through this period and that’s something we want to acknowledge Eight Family Harm incidents attended community so that appropriate action can be
and celebrate.” this week. taken.
On the 3rd a father and his adult daughter Traffic
There are seven categories that businesses can enter - Emerging Business, Hospitality,
argued at a Mill Creek Road address and No drink drivers apprehended this week.
Manufacturing and Trade, Professional Services, Retail, Rural and Primary Industries, and
separated when the incident became physical, The driver of a car pulled out of a
Tourism. There’s also the Services to Business award, nominated by members of the public
while also that day an incident at a Meadow parking space on Albert Street and collided
and chosen by the awards’ judges, and the ever-popular People’s Choice award, decided by
Drive address required parenting advice. with a car waiting at the pedestrian crossing
public vote.
A separated couple argued at a Grange on the 7th. No injuries occurred and the crash
Mrs Rigg says the awards are an excellent opportunity for businesses take a good look at their Road, Hahei address on the 3rd and sound has been reported to the driver’s insurance
operations. “This is the time to step back and say, ‘We’re really good at these things and here’s advice was given, while on the 4th adult company.
how we could be even better,’” she says. “Previous entrants say the process has helped them
considerably in setting goals, renewing their enthusiasm for their business and to feel very
proud of the work they’re doing here in Hauraki Coromandel.”
Entry forms can be downloaded from www.haurakicoromandelbusinessawards.co.nz.
For more information, email info@haurakicoromandelbusinessawards.co.nz. The 2021
business awards Gala Evening will be held at the Grand Mercure Puka Park in Pauanui.
The awards committee would like to thank the following businesses and organisations for
their support - Hauraki District Council, Thames-Coromandel District Council, BNZ, Agrisea,
Bachcare, Destination Coromandel, Hikaka Investigations, OceanaGold, PlaceMakers, Positive
Paeroa, Read Brothers and Thames Centre Pharmacy.
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Regular Activities Learn portion control, eliminate processed sugar, eat well at meals and eat well for life. Support to lose weight wisely.
Op-Shops Check out our Facebook page or phone (027) 294 1750 for more information.
• Social Services Op-Shops - 2 Cook Drive, Whitianga. Open Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 4:30pm and Coghill Street ICONZ for Girls
(west of Albert Street), Whitianga. Open Monday to Saturday, 9:300am - 2:00pm. Every Tuesday during the school term from 4:00pm - 5:30pm at the Kuaotunu Hall, corner of Blackjack Road and Irish
• The Church Op-Shop - At St Andrew’s by the Sea Community Church, Owen Street, Whitianga. Open Tuesday to Town Road. For girls 8 - 13 years old. Phone Robyn on (020) 409 39674 for more information.
Saturday 9:00am - 1:00pm. ICONZ (for Boys)
• St John Opportunity Shop - Albert Street, Whitianga. Open Monday to Friday, 10:00am - 4:00pm and Saturday Every Tuesday during the school term from 5:30pm - 7:00pm at the Kuaotunu Hall, corner of Blackjack Road and Irish
10:00am - 2:00pm. Town Road. For boys 5 - 10 years old. Phone Robyn on (020) 409 39674 for more information.
Mercury Bay Cancer Support Trust Bookshop - Blacksmith Lane, Whitianga. Open every Monday - Saturday from Dog Walking Group
10:00am - 2:00pm. Meets every Thursday at 2:00pm at Lovers Rock, Robinson Road, Whitianga. An opportunity to socialise your dog.
Justice of the Peace Whitianga Playcentre
Available every Monday (except public holidays) from 10:00am - 12:00 noon at Whitianga Social Services, 2 Cook Drive. Every Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00am - 12:00 noon at 1D White Street, Whitianga. For children 0 - 6 years,
Bookings not necessary. Phone 866 4476 for more information. free entry. Visitors welcome.
Whitianga Senior Citizens Club Scottish Country Dancing
Meets Mondays in the Whitianga Town Hall, Monk Street from 1:00pm - 4:00pm. Bowls, scrabble, card games, housie Meets every Tuesday from 7:00pm - 9:00pm in the Supper Room of the Whitianga Town Hall, Monk Street. Phone Anthea
etc. Afternoon tea, 55 plus age group. Phone Adrian Telders (president) on 866 5377 for more information. on 866 4516 or (021) 158 1522 for more information.
Peninsula Penultimates (ex Probus Club) Whitianga Tramping Group
Meets the fourth Monday of every month at 10:00am at the Mercury Bay Bowling Club, Cook Drive, Whitianga. Meets every second Sunday at 8:30am. Phone Wally on (021) 907 782 or Lesley on (021) 157 9979 for more information.
Phone Joan on 866 3801 or (027) 275 1372 for more information. Whitianga Art Group
SeniorNet Whitianga Incorporated Meets every Thursday and Friday from 10:00am to 4:00pm at 23 School Road, Whitianga. Visitors are invited to join us for
Classes held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at various times. We give older adults an opportunity to demistify their a day of painting. Start-up materials supplied. Phone Jenny on (027) 210 0160 for more information.
computers and to learn more about new communications and information technology. Contact Lorna Russell on Whitianga Menz Shed
(027) 486 0150 for more information or to join. Open every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00am - 12:00 noon. At the Moewai Park end of South Highway, past the diesel
AA Driver Licensing truck stop. All welcome.
The second Friday of every month at St Andrew’s by the Sea Community Church, Owen Street, Whitianga. Cooks Beachcare Group
Scrapbags Quilting Group Make new friends, learn about conservation and make a difference. We meet Thursdays for hands-on weeding and
Meets every Wednesday from 9:00am - 3:00pm at the St Andrew’s Church Hall, Albert Street, Whitianga. All welcome. planting, 9:00am - 11:00am. Register on our website, www.cooksbeachcare.org.nz or phone Adele on (021) 201 6625.
phone Shelley on 866 0236 for more information.
Mercury Bay Creative Fibre Specific Activities/Events
Meets the first and third Wednesday of every month from 10:00am - 2:00pm. in the Whitianga Town Hall, Monk Street, Mike Garner’s Ragtime Washboard Kings
Whitianga. Phone Wendy Russell on 866 3225 for more information. Thursday, 13 May at 7:00pm at the Coghill Theatre, Coghill Street, Whitianga. Probably the only band in new
Matarangi Craft Group Zealand to feature two washboard players. Tickets $24 at www.eventfinda.co.nz or $20 at the door.
Meets fortnightly at the Matarangi Fire Station. Phone Lesley on 866 0788 for more information. Thames Valley First XV Rugby - Saturday, 15 May
Mercury Bay Quilters Mercury Bay Area School v Paeroa College in Whitianga. Kick-off at 11:15am.
Meets the first and third Mondays, and second and fourth Saturdays of every month from 10:00am - 4:00pm at Whitianga Thames Valley Senior Rugby - Saturday, 15 May
Social Services, Cook Drive. New members welcome. Phone Margaret on (07) 866 0411 for more information. Mercury Bay Senior A Marlins v Thames in Thames. Kick-off at 2:00pm.
Alcoholics Anonymous Mercury Bay Senior B v Waihou in Whitianga. Kick-off at 12:25pm.
Whitianga Big Book Group meets every Thursday at 6:30pm at St Peter the Fisherman Church, Dundas Street. Phone Coromandel Town Senior B v Waihi Athletic in Waihi. Kick-off at 12:25pm.
0800 AA WORKS (0800 229 6757) for more information. Whitianga Marathon
Serenity Al-Anon Group Saturday, 22 May. Four course options - 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km and 5km. Entries now open.
Meets every Tuesday at 1:30pm. Phone 866 5104 or (021) 086 10955 for more information. For those affected by See whitiangamarathon.co.nz for more information.
someone else’s drinking. Whitianga Town Garage Sale
Women’s Wellbeing and Weight Loss Whitianga Saturday 5 - Monday, 7 June. Entries now open, $15 fee. All fees to be donated to a Mercury Bay charity.
Meets every Wednesday from 5:00pm - 6:00pm in Room 10 at Whitianga Social Services, 2 Cook Drive, Whitianga.
Page 16 The Mercury Bay Informer - www.theinformer.co.nz Issue 949 - 11 May 2021Work underway to protect
historic site at Otama
Protecting the area’s environmental and
historical heritage has inspired a community-
led initiative at an important public space at
Otama Beach.
Paul Kington from the Otama Reserves Group
says learning more about the history of the
village reserve currently managed by the
Department of Conservation prompted the
action. “The Otama Reserves Group recently
formed earth mounds around the reserve to
protect the historic pa site,” he says. “This was
done in conjunction with DOC and all materials
and labour were paid for by local residents and
ratepayers. The aim is not just to protect the
location by limiting vehicles and encouraging
foot traffic only, but to educate both locals and
visitors about the significance of the site.
“We are looking at installing some information
boards which will tell people about the
settlement that used to be here. Like us, most
people are not aware of this part of our history
and we think it is important not just to know
about it, but also to protect and respect it.”
Paul says the project has been a really good
example of agencies coming together to support
a community goal. “DOC have contributed their
expertise, including an archaeologist who
visited, examined and mapped out the features
of the pa,” he says. “We also have support from
iwi and both Waikato Regional Council and
Thames- Coromandel District Council, who are
assisting us with the planting which will go in
on the earth mounds over the coming months.”
The group also hopes to eventually create
picnic areas on the reserve for visitors to enjoy.
Pictured is Otama Beach from the air.
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Page 18 The Mercury Bay Informer - www.theinformer.co.nz Issue 949 - 11 May 2021Retro caravan rally at Whitianga to host national
Hot Water Beach Holiday Park yachting championship
By Jack Biddle
The New Zealand Retro Car and Caravan Foundation NZ.
Club returned to the Hot Water Beach Top In total, around 35 retro and vintage
10 Holiday Park over Mother’s Day weekend caravans from the wider North Island attended
for their annual get together. While last year’s the “happy holiday weekend.” Many owners
event was cancelled due to the COVID-19 of these timeless classics grew up in the era of
lockdown, the inaugural rally held in 2019 the popular Kiwi built home-on-wheels and
was judged a huge success by members have painstakingly returned what were mostly
and something they and rally organiser, very dilapidated and neglected caravans back
Peter Munn, were keen to repeat. to their former glory and in some cases to a
“The club is all about people who are standard better than the original builds.
very passionate about New Zealand’s Peter’s own restoration project, which
caravanning past, a time when New Zealand- took almost 12 months to complete, is a
produced caravans ruled the roads and show-stopping 1973 10-feet six-inch Lilliput
camping grounds over the summer months,” Gazelle.
says Peter. “The ‘happy holiday weekend’ Also attending the rally were keen
as we call it, is an opportunity for owners of Whitianga vintage caravan enthusiasts,
these retro caravans to get together to share
Don and Marilyn Jessen. Don’s father started
their restoration stories and look over each
the company Liteweight Caravans in the The Mercury Bay Boating Club (MBBC) has accepted a request from the Elliot 5.9 Association
other’s finished work. It’s a double whammy
mid 1940s, which went on to become New to stage their National Championship in Whitianga from Thursday 20 to Saturday, 22 May.
for owners as well as they get to display their
Zealand’s largest caravan manufacturer until This is a three-day Yachting New Zealand certified event, featuring 12 races over three courses,
caravans, sit around the BBQ yacking at night
it ceased production in the 1990s. Don and all windward-leeward.
about all things retro caravanning, before
stepping inside and pulling up the covers for Marilyn’s restored 1958 Liteweight 14- The association will be bringing a national judge as well as a certified race officer while the
a good night’s kip which is exactly what the feet Kiwi Special was the oldest caravan MBBC will be providing the committee boat, mark boats, and safety and support personnel over
caravans were designed for originally. on display. the three-day period.
“As a combined group, these gatherings “Many old caravans are continuing to be The competition will provide quite the spectacle whether you are a sailing enthusiast or not.
can also be used to support, help and advise found after years of neglect and in some Elliot 5.9s are trailer sailor yachts and will be parked at the Whitianga Marina when not on
people who are still in the process of restoring pretty remote places, but once in the hands the water. The skippers and crew in this class are talented, competitive sailors, many of
their project caravans. Through our Facebook of somebody with a passion for this type of whom are involved in other thoroughbred and grand prix programmes. The Elliott 5.9 National
page which was started nearly eight years restoration work, the majority can over time Championship Trophy is a sought-after prize, with many of the names on the trophy associated
ago, the club has grown to around 2,700 be returned to their former glory,” says Don. with America’s Cup, Round the World and Olympic yachting, including Peter Burling.
contacts and it continues to increase.” “The great thing about clubs like the New The event will attract a large contingent of visitors to Whitianga with several local venues
This year, the club ran a buy and sell Zealand Retro Car and Caravan Club is there hosting social events as part of the programme. The Elliot 5.9 National Championship has been
stall on Saturday afternoon while a Pink are people to talk to and parts to be sourced held at clubs all around New Zealand over the years but this will be the event’s first visit to
Ribbon Breakfast was held on Sunday to simply by networking with each other. Mercury Bay, something the MBBC says is an exciting opportunity that will attract national
raise funds in support of the Breast Cancer The results are pretty outstanding.” attention from the wider New Zealand sailing community.
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their prize from Buffalo Beach Four Square directly before the Wednesday of the week following
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“Kīwaha o te wiki” (saying of the week)
“Whāia te matauranga hei oranga mō koutou” - Pursue knowledge for the sake of your wellbeing.
Saying of the week supplied by Te Puna Reo o Whitianga - a playgroup with a focus on Māori tikanga and te reo Māori.
The group meets every Monday and Tuesday at 9:00am at the old dental clinic at Mercury Bay Area School. All those with pēpi or young tamariki are welcome to join.
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Fishing Report successful bowls tournament
Sponsored by Mercury Bay Marine - Tel (07) 867 1280
Lots of anglers made the most of last week’s good weather in Mercury Bay with many boats on
the water. With water temperatures starting to cool down, success was mixed.
Keen angler, Peter Maxwell, said schools of kahawai were still in the Bay, which made it easy
to get hold of some bait. He also said a good berley trail on the kelp reefs attracted some large
snapper when the tide was moving, while some of his friends managed to land good pan-sized
fish on the sand around Centre Island.
Lower down the coast, the Aldermen Islands fished relatively well and Peter managed to talk to
some jet ski anglers who succeeded in landing a few snapper in deep water on the sand using
slider jigs. “A very interesting discussion,” he said. “But probably not something you should
attempt if you’re not too adventurous and definitely not all by yourself.”
John Ellwood, skipper of charter vessel, MV Whai, says the waters around Great Barrier
Island were fishing well last week, but things went a somewhat quite around the Mercury
Islands. “Fishing at the change of light remained the best time to achieve
success,” he said.
Entries are open for the Mercury Bay game Fishing Club’s Snapper The Mercury Bay Bowling Club celebrated life member, Peter Sheehan’s 98th birthday with a successful
tournament, to be fished on Saturday, 5 June (Queen’s Birthday Weekend). Open Optional 4s Tournament, sponsored by Peter, on Saturday last week. Sixty-four players enjoyed
See www.mbgfc .co.nz for more information. the competitive but social atmosphere of the day with visiting teams or individual players travelling to
Whitianga from Pauanui, Coromandel Town, the Hauraki Plains, Cambridge, Katikati and Thames.
The day produced some very close games with no team achieving four wins while the second, third and
fourth placegetters were only separated by an end each.
Peter fielded a family team consisting of himself, son Peter, daughter Pam and son-in-law, Peter - three
Peters and Pam. Peter and Pam Calder, both accomplished bowlers, hail from Invercargill and travel to
Whitianga every year to play in the family team and enjoy their father’s birthday. Unfortunately this year
the team were not successful although they won the trophy in both 2017 and 2018.
Following Saturday’s play, the Sheehan family were joined by daughter, Chrissie Rogers, and a granddaughter
and great-granddaughter from Invercargill for afternoon tea, birthday cake and presentations with
fellow bowlers.
Tournament results -
1 Rick Hickling, Marie Hickling, Colin Everett and Bob Schibli (Mercury Bay) - 3 wins, 1 draw.
2 Ross Hickey, Pam Phillips, Larissa King and David King (Mercury Bay) - 3 wins, 23 ends.
3 Shane O’Hara, Wayne Edmonds, Johnny Johnson and Lee McDonald (Mercury Bay) - 3 wins, 22 ends.
4 Dave Gillingham, Greg Meredith, Peter Watson and Chris Smith (Pauanui) - 3 wins, 21 ends.
5 Dave Vujcich, David Weatherley, Don Bates and Vi King (Mercury Bay/Coromandel Town) - 2 wins,
2 draws, 18 ends.
Pictured is Peter Sheehan (on the left) presenting the trophy to the winning team on Saturday. From left to
right - Rick Hickling (next to Peter), Marie Hickling, Colin Everett and Bob Schibli.
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