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Issue 966 - 7 September 2021 (07) 866 2090 - office@theinformer.co.nz Circulation 8,200
Sirens’ roar replaced by
a “Whispir”
By Gillian O’Neill
The drawn-out debate over the fate of the
Coromandel Peninsula’s tsunami sirens looks
to be at an end as the devices are finally
decommissioned this month.
Thames-Coromandel’s Civil Defence
controller, Garry Towler, confirmed that
contractor, Kordia, would have commenced
disconnecting the network from mid-August
with the process taking up to a month.
However, this would have been delayed by
the recent Covid-19 lockdown.
Mr Towler said the move towards alternative
emergency alert mechanisms had now
largely been accepted by local communities,
including Mercury Bay, where 10 resident and
ratepayer representative groups had indicated
they would not be funding or contributing to
the costs of new sirens.
Speaking to Thames-Coromandel
District Council’s Emergency Management
Committee recently, Mr Towler said the
extensive communications undertaken by
council with residents, including a booklet
on emergency preparedness which had
been distributed to households, had helped
allay fears.
The tsunami sirens on the Coromandel Peninsula are to be finally decommissioned this month.
The Civil Defence controller met with
representatives from the 10 Mercury Bay produced because it has come to back to us little or no cellular reception. ensure they are registered. The system will
groups on 9 August. “Some of them are that it was a great calmer. It calmed the farm According to Mr Towler, TCDC will have operate in addition to the National Mobile
reluctantly accepting what we are doing, in those communities when that booklet was the platform operational by December this Alert System which many have become
and some are quite relaxed and happy to move handed out, they understood it.” year. It will initially be used for internal familiar with during the Covid pandemic with
on with the new technology,” he outlined. In recent years, TCDC has argued that sirens communications for staff and be rolled out news of major alert level changes arriving to
“The communities we still have to are outdated and unreliable and thus should for public sign-up next year. Residents will be people’s mobile phones with a shrill alarm.
work with in terms of getting some sort of no longer be part of the Thames-Coromandel able to select how they would like to receive Meanwhile, Mr Towler confirmed the
agreeance are Tairua, Pauanui and Whitianga. District’s Emergency Plan. The re-vamped the alerts - text, email or voice call, and the first 21 new tsunami evacuation information
The rest of our communities are accepting of plan includes a $225,000 investment in system could be used for any localised alert boards will be installed on the outside of
the disconnection.” upgraded tsunami evacuation signage and such as fire, flooding, etc. beachfront public toilets and beach reserve
There are a total of 27 sirens on the a new communications platform, Whispir - The service will be free for residents and accessways along the eastern seaboard of
Peninsula. a system being set up by the Waikato National in particular will be targeted at vulnerable the Coromandel between Whangamata and
Mr Towler agreed with members of the Emergency Management Group for the use of residents who cannot be reached through Whitianga between now and November this
committee that communication would all 21 local councils in the region. other means due to not having a cellphone/ year. The second phase of installation from
continue to be key going forward. “We were As well as quickly sending alerts out via internet or poor mobile and broadband Whitianga to Kennedy Bay will take place
always going to get to this point sooner multiple social media channels, websites and coverage. TCDC’s Emergency Response between November and March next year,
or later,” he said. “What we have to do is text message, Whispir also has the capacity Unit intend to work with local community with the west coast communities following
continue to promote that booklet that we to make automated voice calls to those with response teams to reach these individuals and through to July next year.
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OPC aims to attract staff with living
wage and wellbeing focus
By Stephan Bosman
Whitianga-based mussel processor, OPC, “Aquaculture has also been hit by the inability
announced last week that they will be of seasonal workers to get through the New
introducing a living wage for their 2021/2022 Zealand border as a result of the Covid-19
season with a starting rate of $22.75 per hour pandemic, like many other industries,”
for new staff. Hygiene assistants will start at says Andrew. “Our industry is lobbying the
$23.50 per hour, increasing to $27.50 per hour government for an exemption similar to the one
when fully trained. the horticulture industry received, but there’s
The 2021/2022 season is expected to start no progress yet.
later this month or early October. “We’re hoping that the way we’re looking
“Experienced mussel openers on our after our employees here at OPC will put us
increased contract piece rate can expect to earn to the front of the queue when people are job
up to $35 or even $40 per hour,” says OPC hunting. What we’re ideally looking for are
managing director, Andrew Selby. “Over the employees we can build relationships with and
course of our 45-week season and working who’ll be happy to work at OPC for many years
eight hours per day, five days a week, some to come.”
our experienced openers will be able to earn The OPC living wage is in line with the
$63,000 and more.” hourly rate Living Wage Movement Aotearoa
On top of paying staff the living wage, New Zealand set to be effective from the
OPC will be providing their employees beginning of this month.
complimentary breakfast every day of the OPC Greenshell™ Mussels are all exported
working week. to North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
Andrew says their decision to improve The OPC brand is highly regarded overseas.
the conditions of employment for their staff Andrew says the hospitality and food service
stems from the fact that Whitianga has seen, industry ground to a halt in the markets they sell
like many other places, a significant increase into during the Covid-19 pandemic, but activity
in the cost of living. “Housing is the obvious is starting to pick up again. “It was a tough 18
example,” he says. “Just to have a roof over months,” he says. “We couldn’t stop processing
your head comes at an enormous cost. Add to as we’ve had to do our bit to keep the mussel
that things like food and transport and it’s not farms around the Coromandel going, but we
easy to make ends meet. were fortunately able to manage our inventory
“Our employees’ wellbeing is of utmost and cashflow in such a way that we’re in fairly
importance to us. We’re part of the Toi Te good shape now that life overseas is starting to
Ora Public Health WorkWell programme and return to some sort of normal.
it simply makes sense to have staff who feel “Two of the things we pride ourselves on are
valued and who can focus on their jobs as they the quality of our product and the consistency
don’t have to worry about paying their bills.” of supply. What we’re now looking forward
Another factor that drove the OPC to is a group of employees keen to share the
thought process is the availability of staff. journey into the future with us.” OPC managing director, Andrew Selby.
What’s happening in the night sky? Night sky information
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Week of Tuesday, 7 September to Wednesday, 15 September - This week we can continue observing Venus and Mercury moving away from the
Sun quite rapidly from our point of view by using the star Spica in Virgo as a reference point. Jupiter and Saturn remain shining brightly high in the sky
at opposite ends of Capricorn all evening, but we are now moving away from them so they will become slightly fainter and smaller over the coming
weeks and months. We can also see the International Space Station (ISS) narrowly miss two planets and the Moon within a few minutes on Thursday.
Tuesday, 7 September - Venus lies above the star Spica after sunset. Mercury now lies below them, but will be at the same spot where Venus is now
in about two weeks. A very bright ISS pass tonight from 6:41pm moving high overhead. Wednesday, 8 September - A minute crescent Moon sits just
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Public nominations requested
for Business Awards
Nominations are now open for three Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards’ categories where input
from the general public is requisted - People’s Choice, Community and Not For Profit, and Service
to Business.
People's Choice Award - Who do you think are the most awesome businesses in the Hauraki and
Coromandel areas? Let the awards organisers know and those businesses will be voted on by the
public. You can cast your vote via the awards website, haurakicoromandelbusinessawards.co.nz,
when voting opens in two weeks. This award is sponsored by Thames Centre Pharmacy.
Community and Not For Profit - Who are the heroes doing amazing things in our communities, for our
communities? It’s a public pat on the back for volunteers, shops, organisations, event organisers and
more. You can nominate your candidate now. The finalists will also be chosen by public vote, opening
in two weeks. This award is sponsored by Richardsons Real Estate.
Service to Business - Who are the local business champions among us? Let the awards organisers
know who has given their time, energy and enthusiasm to businesses in the Hauraki and Coromandel
communities. You’ll need to provide some information about these superstars, explaining why you
think they’re deserving of this award. The finalists and eventual winner in this category are chosen
by a panel of judges and the awards organisers. This award is sponsored by OceanaGold.
To make a nomination, fill in the form at haurakicoromandelbusinessawards.co.nz/nominate-a-
business or email info@haurakicoromandelbusinessawards.co.nz. Nominations close on Monday,
20 September at 5:00pm.
In the meantime, the awards judges are busy going through loads of entries from candidates in the
other categories - Emerging Business, Hospitality, Manufacturing and Trade, Professional Services,
Retail, Rural and Primary Industries, and Tourism.
The winners will be announced at the 2021 Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards gala evening on
Thursday, 28 October at the Grand Mercure Puka Park in Pauanui. The last time the awards were held
was in 2018. The awards were postponed last year due to Covid-19.
Pictured is the awards’ 2018 gala evening at Grand Mercure Puka Park.
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Home cooking made easy Police Report
With the most recent Covid lockdown generating a renewed interest in home cooking, chef Arvind
Parshad of That Curry Place in Whitianga was happy to share one of his most enjoyable recipes By Constable Michael Carter of the Whitianga Police
with us.
Garlic Dal Tadka Monday, 30 August to Monday, 6 September 2021
Ingredients
200g red lentils 1 garlic clove chopped General On 1 September, a local person was stopped
900ml water 2 small tomatoes chopped (or canned) On 30 August, a burglary was reported after shoplifting at New World. A court date
1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon grated ginger that had occurred at the Whitianga Marina has been set for them to appear on charges.
1 tablespoon oil/butter 1 teaspoon turmeric overnight. Fishing rods and reels were taken On 2 September, threats were made by
1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon garam masala from a boat parked within the compound. persons unlawfully walking through private
1 small chopped onion 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander On 1 or 2 September, a vehicle parked property in Opito Bay so they could go
Method next to Countdown had all four tyres taken. fishing. All were spoken to and Level 3
Place the lentils in a pan with the salt, cover with water and bring to the boil. These tyres are quite distinctive Maxxis conditions reinforced to them as well as
Remove the froth, reduce the heat and simmer until the lentils are soft (able to squeeze with Mud Tyres. their behaviour.
your fingers). On 2 September, a burglary was reported Also on 2 September, two people were
In a frying pan heat the oil/butter, add the cumin seeds, cook for 15 seconds, and add the that had occurred at a Cooks Beach address walking their dog along Moewai Road when
onions, garlic and ginger. Sautee until the ingredients turn light brown. Add the tomatoes and where the entire dwelling was searched by it jumped the paddock fence next to the
cook until they are soft. Add the turmeric and cook for another 15 seconds. the offenders. Whitianga Bike Park and attacked a sheep.
Transfer the cooked lentils into the frying pan with the other ingredients and boil so it gets the With the recent Covid Alert Level 3 Locals in the area were concerned, but the
consistency of a soup. You can adjust the thickening to your liking by adding water or boiling lockdown, several people were still being
further for reduction. two persons became quite disorderly and
caught breaching the lockdown rules.
Check the salt and adjust to taste, and add the fresh coriander. threatening in attitude. They will be spoken
If you want to fish, fish locally and not a few
Enjoy with a naan or tortilla available at your local grocery store. to about this.
bays over. Fishing is allowed Under Level
On 4 September at a Cook Drive address,
3 off the beach, not from the rocks, a boat
or kayak. a young couple had a verbal disagreement
Arrests with both parties spoken to by the Police.
One arrest this week for the burglary of a On 5 September at a Moewai Park Road
local car repair yard where petrol had been address, a married couple were spoken to
siphoned from five vehicles. A local person after a verbal argument.
will be appearing in court on this matter. Traffic
Occurrences No traffic complaints this week.
On 31 August, an assault occurred where Restraints, impairment, distractions and
the victim was parked up listening to music. speed are traffic targets this month, so please
They were punched through the open wear your seatbelt, don’t drive intoxicated or
window by an unknown female on a scooter. under the influence of drugs, don’t use your
If anyone observed this, can you please cell phone while driving and drive within
advise the Police to assist in the identity of the applicable speed limits. Drive safe and
the offender. drive well.
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Letters to the Editor
See page 8 for our requirements with regard to letters and contributions
Dear Editor - Daffodil Day thanks Dear Editor - A marine based facility for the Matarangi Boat & Fishing Club
Kia ora. For the second year in a row, Covid interrupted the Cancer Society’s most important On 27 August, the Matarangi Boat & Fishing Club received an email from the Mercury Bay
fundraising event, our Daffodil Day street appeal. Community Board advising that our submission had been declined for a marine based facility to
For a charity dependent on the generosity of communities across our region, it was a be located near the Matarangi Wharf. This was well after having been told about this from a third
disappointing blow and particularly concerning as we know Covid brings added stress for people party on 18 August, the date of the Community Board meeting.
with cancer. In the first instance, we are extremely disappointed in having not been told ourselves but instead
During lockdown, our nurses contactlessly deliver more meals to people with cancer. had to chase up the Community Board for further information.
They spend more time talking with clients on the phone to offer information, support and We consider that the process, both leading up to the meeting and after the decision was made,
reassurance. And our Cancer Society’s Lions Lodge stays open longer so guests don’t have to has failed to demonstrate adequate consultation.
travel across the region. Secondly, in declining the submission, we believe that the community board has given little
To have our most important fundraiser taken away during this time of heightened need was regard for the growing communities of Matarangi, Te Rerenga, Whangapoua, Kuaotunu, Otama
devastating. But once again the generosity of our communities and the value they place on the Beach and Opito Bay. Our reason for wanting this facility was to promote the Coastguard in
Cancer Society’s work has been gratifying. an area where a long wait for help from Whitianga has already been an issue this past summer.
To our volunteers who worked so hard in preparation for Daffodil Day, we thank you. You may We also want to promote Water Wise for the local children in these communities, to train and
not have seen your efforts come to fruition, but we recognise and appreciate your dedication. instruct on the safe use of sailing boats, wind and kite surfers, jet skis, paddle boards, kayaks, etc
And to the communities who fundraised for us or gave generously online when we couldn’t take as well as promoting safe boating instruction on bar crossing courses, Coastguard courses and
to the streets with our collection buckets, we are so grateful. Your support ensures that, despite other marine safety courses for the public that not only use the harbour, but also the beaches and
these uncertain times, we can continue to be there for people impacted by cancer. Ngā mihi nui. bays in our area.
Shelley Campbell Thirdly, the solution from the Community Board to use The Dunes Golf Club facilities is
Chief Executive, Waikato/Bay of Plenty Cancer Society unacceptable. It may have been fine if all we were looking at was clubrooms, but that is not
Dear Editor - Two contentious issues the case.
I returned home after three weeks’ absence to find two contentious issues still the order of the day. The marine based facility is intended to provide water based activities (as outlined in our
First issue: The ongoing conflicts between people who love trees and those that struggle with detailed proposal) for the community as a whole. The golf clubrooms are simply too far away
bushes unless they can be kept lower than 1.5m continue, this time at Otama. from the foreshore for this to be a workable option. In any event, the golf clubrooms already
I try to be kind as our prime minister asks of us and remind myself that such destruction is in our cannot manage the influx of people due to capacity constraints, especially over summer, and with
blood since a large number of our forebearers came from some pretty deprived slums of England existing golfing usage at the same time as local fishing tournaments, it will only create further
and had possibly never seen a tree until they arrived here. Trees and forests represented money for constraints and conflict.
timber, or something that had to be destroyed in order to plant some grass. It would appear that a new silver toilet block and covered BBQ area are more important to
So thank you Jacinda, I shall gently try to encourage the appreciation of beautiful old trees and the Mercury Bay Community Board than promoting a marine based facility that would be more
explain the difference between a view and a vista. beneficial to all local communities for the future. We are seeking discussions with the Matarangi
Second issue: I was enjoying my morning coffee when, looking out towards Mercury Island, Ratepayers Association to work with them for a better outcome as they are aware of what we are
I saw that four scallop dredges were busy ploughing up the seabed. I rechecked LegaSea and was trying to achieve.
reminded many of those boats use the Victorian box dredge which destroys about 60 percent of We will be seeking a more equitable solution to this than just walking away from a future need
all marine life in the process. for all local communities.
John Macassey Peter Murphy
Whitianga President, Matarangi Boat & Fishing Club
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August was definitely an interesting month Thankfully we have only had four calls
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18 calls in total, 14 of those in the first Under Covid-19 protocols, our response to
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We backed up the Coromandel Town four and everyone wears personal protection
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house and vehicles involved. Fire Officer
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Learning the ropes of a new business
under lockdown
By Suzanne Hansen
Every new business faces challenges, to the shop and made all the preparations to
but opening their doors on the first day of close after only one day of trading.
the latest Covid lockdown has meant fast It was an incredibly tough day to start a new
learning, adaptation and a real baptism of fire business, Teresa recalls. Her first thoughts
for the new family at the helm of Whitianga were about how she was going to pay wages,
Takeaways and Fresh Fish. pay rent and find a place for all the new food
With her youngest of five children starting she had ordered.
school, Teresa Kereopa was looking to go The fresh fish and salads were divvyed out
back to full-time work. Although trained in to staff and friends, and as much as possible
hairdressing, it was no longer her passion of what remained was frozen. Teresa says that
and she was motivated to turn her hand to because Whitianga Takeaways and Fresh Fish
something different. was an established business, she was luckily
With a family pedigree in food and able to apply for the wage subsidy.
hospitality - her sister and brother-in-law, Undaunted, she viewed the initial enforced
Michelle and Jed Harper, own the Coroglen time off as a paperwork opportunity and a
Tavern while her parents, Michael and Robyn chance to learn the administrative side of the
Gee, previously owned Frankie’s Sports Bar business and how to best prepare for the next
and Grill (now Smitty’s) - Teresa toyed with Covid alert levels. By the time Whitianga
buying a business. After leaning towards moved to Level 3 last Wednesday, Teresa
either a bottle store or a fish and chip shop, had done her research and taken on board her
for a variety of reasons the takeaways won sister’s practical experience of how to pivot The Kereopa family, new owners of Whitianga Takeaways and Fresh Fish.
the vote. to contactless trading. From the left - Sam, Paiggon, Nixxon, Maddison, Quinnzon, Teresa and Fergie.
Teresa describes how - with the help of Consulting with all the staff as to they And so, with a massive team effort and the business could, however, be much clearer,
her parents and sister, and Briar Sturgeon felt about sharing a trading bubble was plenty of trial and error, fish and chips were she suggests. While it was rather hard at
of Coromandel Takeaways and Fresh Fish - important, she says, because, from her own back on the menu on the first day of Level 3. times to hear through the screen and masks,
she and husband, Sam, prepared to take family experience, she understands the By Friday last week, Teresa says demand everyone was coping and getting on with
over the business. Almost all the staff particular concerns for people who may be was so high that the business returned to pre- the job.
were retained. immunocompromised. However, all but one lockdown opening hours. Most of all, she feels fortunate to have
Despite a steep learning curve, Teresa and were in a position to come back in Level 3. While there inevitably been have been “a family and staff who have been through the
Sam had great support and the team was Teresa also faced the task of completing few muck ups” while everyone got familiar lockdown process before and could offer
raring to go, ready for their opening day of her own training with Briar from Coromandel with the new system, Teresa says all the solid experience. She is looking forward to
trading on Tuesday, 17 August. Town no longer able to visit Whitianga. customers were extremely understanding further drops in alert levels and is hopeful
After what was a busy first day, Teresa went Instead, she organised to learn from her and patient. that customers will continue to be generous
home for dinner and turned on the news to existing staff. As was permitted, she and Sam As a novice fish and chip shop proprietor, with their patience as she gets up to speed.
hear the entire country was going into Alert went in a couple of days early to order all of Teresa believes the information provided She also very much appreciates the efforts of
Level 4 lockdown. Teresa, her family and the the fresh food needed and to install a new from the government was thorough and so many in the community to support a local
staff of the business immediately returned Perspex screen. useful. The regulations around mask use in business during these challenging times.
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Car Talk By Jack Biddle
A question for Jack? Just email us or drop us a note.
New vehicle registrations for August take a big dive
The Motor Industry Association Chief • Compact and medium SUVs remain
Executive, David Crawford, says that August strong market segments with a 22 and 16
2021 sales of new vehicles were heavily percent share respectively.
affected by the countrywide Alert Level 4 • The Ford Ranger was once again the top
snap lockdown. selling model (671 units), followed by
“With the Covid-19 snap lockdown the Toyota Corolla and the Toyota RAV4.
effectively shutting down the second half Overall market leaders in August
of August for all but essential vehicles, Toyota remains the overall market leader
it is no surprise that the August outturn came with 23 percent market share (1,578 units),
in approximately 45 percent lower than the followed by Ford with 12 percent (817 units)
three previous months of this year. Year to and Mitsubishi in third spot with 10 percent
date, there has been 106,498 vehicles sold (673 units).
compared to 76,572 to the end of August
2020, an overall increase year to date of 39.1 BEVs, PHEVs and hybrids
percent (29,926 units).” • There were 328 light and 22 heavy
For the month of August, there were 6,746 BEVs registered.
vehicles sold compared to 10,610 vehicles • The top selling models were the Tesla
in August 2020, a decrease of 36.2 percent Model 3 (191 units), followed by the
(3,864 units). MG ZS (56 units) and the Hyundai Kona
Putting aside the August decline, the new (31 units).
vehicle industry hasn’t got too much to • There were 81 PHEVs registered.
complain about really. It has enjoyed some The top selling models were the
very good times of late with many distributors Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross (28 units),
struggling to keep up with ongoing consumer followed by the Mitsubishi Outlander
demand largely created by the initial Covid-19 (23 units) and the MG HS (12 units).
March 2020 lockdown. It turned out to be • Even though the second half of August
something of a financial windfall for the was effectively shut down, hybrids
industry overall with consumers spending big continued their strong growth with
on new wheels, among other things, in place 804 vehicles registered. The top
of overseas travel. The tap was still flowing selling models were the Toyota RAV4
seemingly non-stop at the recent Mystery (219 units) followed by the Toyota
Creek Fieldays as well, with reports of order Corolla (150 units) and Toyota Camry
books overflowing with orders for new utes. (94 units). Toyota and Lexus together
The Government’s recent Clean Car Rebate accounted for 85 percent of the hybrid
The Toyota Corolla was New Zealand’s most popular new car/SUV in August.
scheme announcement only added fuel to market in August (689 units).
the sales fire with ute sales accelerating Top 15 new vehicle registrations in August
almost out of control with many buyers Toyota 1,578
updating early to avoid the upcoming high Ford 817
emission fees to be imposed on these vehicles Mitsubishi 673
from 2022. Mazda 434
When the scheme was initially announced, Suzuki 414
it was considered by many commentators Hyundai 276
to be a tough call on tradies, farmers and Nissan 212
businesses that rely on utes as a necessary Volkswagen 206
business tool, especially when there were no MG 191
“clean” alternatives available to them in the Tesla 189
foreseeable future. But it also had some of the Haval 176
inner city dwellers trading up as well, some in Kia 171
the strange belief they were supporting those Honda 152
who heavily rely on working utes by driving a Mercedes Benz 110
new oil burner to the local supermarket or on Skoda 99
school runs in congested communities.
This only left the big ute players in the Top 10 new car/SUV models in August
industry rubbing their hands together even Toyota Corolla 441
more, as for every ute sold there is usually Toyota RAV4 302
a mountain-load of expensive accessories Mitsubishi ASX 245
tagged onto the sale. The Clean Car Rebate Tesla Model 3 189
scheme did have its intended benefits as Mazda CX-5 179
well with sales and enquiry for battery Suzuki Swift 168
electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids Mitsubishi Outlander 154
(PHEVs) increasing almost overnight. MG ZS 140
With new vehicle distributors slowly Haval H6 117
catching up on back orders and stock Hyundai Kona 110
shortages, there may well be a continued Top seven commercial vehicles in August
levelling of the sales curve that the Ford Ranger 671
industry will need to adapt to moving Toyota Hilux 298
forward, especially if the lockdown in Toyota Hiace 136
Auckland continues. Mitsubishi Triton 125
Key points for the August sales Nissan Navara 81
• There were 350 BEVs, 81 PHEVs and Mazda BT-50 75
804 hybrid vehicles registered. Great Wall GWM Cannon 61
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“Arā, titiro!” - “Look, over there - check it out!”
Saying of the week supplied by Te Puna Reo o Whitianga - a playgroup with a focus on Māori tikanga and te reo Māori.
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Page 14 The Mercury Bay Informer - www.theinformer.co.nz Issue 966 - 7 September 2021The accidental drowning of Peter Lynch
Informer contributor, Meghan Hawkes, expertly pieced together the final hours of another a bundle of clothes were found on a beach. come adrift. They made two of them fast but
historic Coromandel character believed to be laid to rest at the Mercury Bay Cemetery. Alarm bells rang for Edward McDonnell and the third was aground. They left it intending
Sixty-three-year-old bushman, Peter Lynch, intended to go over to Coromandel but, as he he headed over to the Waitakuri River camp to go back next high water and fasten it.
was up early to cook breakfast on a March had no particular business there, he decided to ask the bushmen there if Peter had passed They then went up the creek to the first
morning in 1863. He planned to go to to return home. He also asked if he could take by on his way to Coromandel and to see if boom. Hugh Craig noticed that there was
Coromandel and asked his workmate, Edward one of Thomas’s dogs so he could hunt pigs. the bundle found was his. He was told Peter something afloat in the creek on the other
McDonnell, for a large handkerchief to take They both left Thomas’s hut together and had had been there but that he had turned back side of the booms. On coming closer they
some clothes in. Edward left their hut for walked about 100 yards along the road when for Opitonui. Bushmen now began searching discovered that it was the body of a man.
work as Peter was wrapping up his bundle. the dog vanished. Peter was not too bothered for Peter. The back of the head and shoulders were
Peter left Opitonui on foot and around and said he would return some time later for Meanwhile Hugh Craig and Thomas above the water. His toes were dragging on
1:00pm came to the hut of Thomas Dunn, it. He left Thomas and set off, but after a short Binns, having made an early start in a boat, the sandbank. They recognised him as Peter
another bushman who worked on the distance he called out that he had found the headed up the Opitonui Creek to inspect Lynch. They got him on shore and lay him on
Waitakuri River near Whangapoua. He dog which he took with him. About 5:00pm the log booms and see that all was right. the bank. They then took the boat to the upper
stayed there about an hour and a half and had the same afternoon the dog returned soaking They expected a change in weather and booms, made her fast and took the track to the
some dinner. wet to Thomas where he was working. anticipated enough rain to cause a “fresh” to bushman’s hut about three miles above where
Peter’s plans seemed a bit vague. He told Although no more was heard from Peter, force the logs downstream. Peter had been working.
Thomas that when he left home he had it was thought he had gone to Coromandel until On their way they found that three logs had When they were about halfway, they were
met by two of the bushmen searching for
Peter. They all returned to the hut where a
note was written to the Resident Magistrate
which another man then took to Coromandel.
The weary and shocked men had some
breakfast, then returned to the booms with a
pair of blankets to bind up the body before
taking it down to the mill.
An inquest found that Peter Lynch met his
death by accidentally falling off a boom into a
dam and drowning. It was not unusual for men
to cross the booms and there was a shallow
place in the creek where they generally
crossed at low water. But it was probably
high water at the time Peter attempted to
cross with the dog. His walking stick was
discovered dropped on the boom and he was
found with his pipe still in his hand.
Peter is probably buried at the Mercury
Bay cemetery in one of the many
A boom of kauri logs in Mercury Bay. Photo courtesy of Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections. unmarked graves.
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Page 16 The Mercury Bay Informer - www.theinformer.co.nz Issue 966 - 7 September 2021Disappointment as “bureaucratic blocks”
stall housing efforts
By Gillian O’Neill
Frustration is mounting over a lack of progress for our purposes, but still seem to be there in the that can be leased in order to build a house for The staff report also recommended dialogue be
on identifying any suitable public land for preferences of staff.” assisted living. opened with the Mercury Bay Bowling Club as
the provision of pensioner and assisted living The comments echo those made in April this The report under discussion noted that that regards their long-term plans. However, other
accommodation in Whitianga. year when an earlier report on the issue was the MBCF had suggested the site would need than “supporting the aspirations” of the two
Despite the Mercury Bay Community Board presented. Board chair, Rekha Giri-Percival, to accommodate six to eight units and be no local groups, the Community Board made no
agreeing to consider making a site available, was among the critics at the time saying more than 2km from Monk Street. It provided further resolutions, electing instead to discuss
one advocate says multiple reports from the content was not line with some of the comment on seven potential locations. It stated the matter at a workshop later this month.
Thames-Coromandel District Council staff conversations around the boardroom table in development at the School Road Reserve would Deputy mayor, Murray McClean, clearly
have yet to put forward any realistic option and which the members had signalled a clear desire be “premature” as it was being evaluated as a signalled his concerns about committing to
instead persists in highlighting the hurdles and to find a solution. potential site to mitigate stormwater issues pensioner housing at the Bowling Club site
difficulties associated with the process. “Our trust has presented to the board for five in the area. A site at the Taputapuatea Stream when there was a lease in place for another
The Mercury Bay Community Fund (MBCF) or more years and there is no question that there Reserve was also deemed unsuitable, while 10 years. “It’s too far out to make any of
previously identified the School Road Reserve is a demonstrated need for pensioner housing another recreation reserve at 245 Cook Drive those decisions, the whole council will have
or the overflow parking area at the Mercury changed by then,” he said. “If we put the land
Bay Bowling Club - which leases its site from into pensioner housing, we are tying it up for
TCDC - as potential options for a new pensioner perpetuity. It may get used for a swimming pool
housing development. The proposal was for a one day, we need to be very cautious.”
lease arrangement with no council funding Mrs Giri-Percival said she believed there was
being sought. still merit in a discussion around the currently
MBCF Trustee, Alison Henry, was scathing under-utilised part of the Bowling Club site
in her response to the latest TCDC staff report but emphasised that, if the matter was to
on the matter which came before the 18 August Alison Henry of the Mercury Bay Community Fund at the School Road Reserve, one of the workshopped, it should happen sooner rather
meeting of the Community Board, which was sites they have identified to be suitable for pensioner housing in Whitianga than later. “They’ve come to us a number of
held remotely under Alert Level 4. in this area,” Mrs Henry said. “It is reflected was noted as prone to flooding. times, it has been going around the table for
“This report does not provide a review of the in TCDC’s own Positive Aging Strategy. Another option examined was the Cook some time,” she said.
Bowling Club site or any other identified site, We provide a lot of facilities for young people Drive Reserve which already accommodates Describing it as a “worthy cause”, board
and it is both unfortunate and disappointing in and for sports, but we’d be hard pressed to find Whitianga Social Services and St John. member, Jeremy Lomas, agreed that some sense
that it does not give you as a board any guidance what we provide for our aging population.” However, staff recommended the Board gave of urgency was needed.
as to how you could or should help,” she said In their case to the Community Board earlier further consideration to sites at 137C Albert It was unanimously agreed to bring the
“It looks at all the bureaucratic blocks and this year, the MBCF, which currently operates Street (the White Street Reserve) and 50 existing report back to a board workshop later
processes, but does not look at what could be nine pensioner units in Whitianga, reported Robinson Road (the Robinson Road Estuary this month. Councillor Tony Fox said the board
possible. It appears to be a cut and paste exercise having 36 people on their waiting list. Reserve), despite stating that the latter may not would need to work out its position on the issue
from other documents including casting back to The Mercury Bay Enabling Good Lives Trust be suitable due to limited space for construction. of pensioner housing and where that sat in terms
the Robinson Road and White Street reserves has previously addressed and written to the The White Street Reserve would accommodate of the need for open space which would be at a
which we have already stated are not suitable Mercury Bay Community Board seeking land just two units. premium in 50 years.
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Page 18 The Mercury Bay Informer - www.theinformer.co.nz Issue 966 - 7 September 2021Business success comes from the head and the heart says Tairua author By Pam Ferla Tairua resident and businessman, It was while lecturing during the mid-80s Kiyoshi Suzaki, reckons business decisions that Kiyoshi developed the idea of increasing should come from the heart as well as the efficiency through mini companies within brain, and he has written a book about it. organisations, where workers are empowered The book, “Results from the Heart”, to self-manage. He began writing books has been endorsed by His Holiness the Dalai and lecturing on his business philosophies. Lama, who wrote in the foreword, “I agree He believes people may have abilities that with Kiyoshi that if we all learned to use the are not being acknowledged or used by brain, but at the same time to listen to the employers and sees this as a waste of talent. heart, we could make our world a happier, A deep-thinking kind of person, Kiyoshi more peaceful and successful place.” mixes his curiosity for life with a stillness that As a business consultant, Japanese born may come from the influence of meditation Kiyoshi has promoted his philosophy and Zen. About 25 years ago he visited New worldwide through his writing and lectures. Zealand, loved it and decided to return. His publications have been translated into 12 Now he has a home on Tairua’s Mount Paku languages and he shares many of his ideas where he can relax in his hammock and enjoy via YouTube. He is currently developing the expansive views of offshore islands and a software program aimed at empowering the Pacific. people to identify their aspirations and talents, A tall man with an easy smile, and work towards their goals in life. the 73-year-old has an inquisitive nature and “Artificial intelligence is like meditation,” Author, Kiyoshi Suzaki, at home in Tairua. enjoys meeting people - including through Kiyoshi says. “It synthesises and brings find the inspiration to follow it through. I also like robots, the job of each worker can be hitchhiking. “Whenever such occasion arises, clarity. And by incorporating AI in the believe that our imagination can be powerful endowed with a deeper meaning if people I love the possibilities this brings,” he smiles. software project I’m working on, I aim to in helping us achieve if we first explore and see themselves as president of their own area “The people I meet are so interesting.” help people achieve clarity about themselves imagine what we want.” of responsibility. This can bring increased The word “interesting” crops up a lot in and their personalities. I want to help them The martial arts enthusiast sits cross-legged morale and increased productivity. Kiyoshi’s conversations. Close to his home be sincere and truthful about themselves, with ease as he explains the rationale behind Kiyoshi - known to friends as Kio - grew there is a narrow path leading down to the then chart their findings and work towards his book. “I believe that to find meaning up in a traditional Japanese family with rules sea, and this is where he loves to dive and continuous improvement. and purpose at work we must use our brain, and expectations. But as an adventurous fish. He also enjoys painting and has an “We are living in a turbulent environment. but also listen to our heart,” he says. young man, he felt restricted by tradition and eclectic mix of styles decorating the walls I want people to feel empowered and able to Results from the Heart offers questions that longed to follow a different path. An engineer of his home. A few are traditional Japanese, adjust their behaviour towards reaching their determine how much our brain is actually by trade, he eventually left Japan, travelled to some are portraits and others of nature. He is goal. Of course, this takes willpower and they engaged with our heart. It demonstrates that America, studied at Stanford University and currently working on a large painting of the may need to dig deeper into themselves to in a larger workplace, instead of feeling started a business. ocean and what lies beneath. Issue 966 - 7 September 2021 The Mercury Bay Informer - www.theinformer.co.nz Page 19
Coastguard News
Last month was obviously impacted by obviously subject to our area being in an
Covid, thus there hasn’t been too much water- appropriate Covid alert level.
based activity. Our additional Coastguard vessel
We had three call-outs of a general nature (from the America’s Cup) has been delayed
prior to lockdown, one being to tow a boat by a couple of months due to the short supply
that was six nautical miles over the 12 of various items required to complete the
nautical mile limit of the Coastguard rescue fitout. Prior to this latest lockdown, we were
vessel survey certificates. While over our expecting it around late November. However,
survey limits, the Whitianga Coastguard Unit planning of the fitout has been ongoing and
will still attend these call-outs as we would
hopefully, fingers crossed, we will have this
rather act in a preventative manner than have
boat sometime in December.
it evolve into an urgent call-out.
The third year of our Alan Jackson Now would be a good time to start
Memorial Cadet Programme has been planning boat maintenance in preparation
completed and planning is starting soon for for the upcoming summer season, especially
next year’s programme. Congratulations given the current supply shortage and
again to all the cadets for their efforts and for delays in receiving equipment that are
passing the course. being experienced.
Our AGM has been postponed until Safe boating,
Saturday, 25 September at 11:00am in the Stuart Brown
Whitianga Coastguard shed. This date is President, Whitianga Coastguard Unit
The Whitianga Coastguard cadets who have recently completed the
2021 Alan Jackson Memorial Cadet Programme.
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Due to current restrictions Margaret has had a private cremation.
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Our very special thanks to Louise and the staff at Whitianga Continuing Care
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