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Issue 908 - 28 July 2020 Phone (07) 866 2090 Circulation 7,750
An exceptionally complex
situation
By Stephan Bosman
In The Informer of 14 July, we reported on Apart from participating in organised dune
the erosion of Whitianga’s Buffalo Beach in planting events, members of the general
front of the clubhouse of the Mercury Bay public’s hands are tied. Local authorities
Boating Club. The drop in height between the and the owners of private property have
beach and what is left of the dunes in front of to apply for resource consent to undertake
the clubhouse is approximately 2m. The front any shoreline protection work, apart from
deck of the clubhouse is at the moment no emergency powers available to local
further than 6m from the beach. authorities under the Resource Management
The erosion makes it impossible for Act where assets are at risk. One of the most
the junior members and sailing coaches recent examples where such powers were
of the boating club to launch their boats exercised on the Coromandel Peninsula was
from the beach directly in front of the when TCDC placed rocks at the eastern
clubhouse. Instead, they have to drag the end of the beach at Flaxmill Bay to prevent
boats 500m to the north to launch from the Purangi Road from being eroded away.
Macrocarpa Reserve. Resource consent has to be obtained
A quick survey of Buffalo Beach on Saturday retrospectively for any emergency works
last week revealed that significant erosion isn’t that were done. If consent isn’t obtained,
only occurring from the rock wall protecting the emergency works have to be removed.
privately owned properties at the northern WRC and TCDC are the joint consenting
end of the beach to approximately halfway authorities for all shoreline protection work
along the Taputapuātea Spit (including two on the Coromandel. Mr Tegg pointed out
privately-owned properties between the rock on Wednesday that the granting of consent
wall and the Thames-Coromandel District isn’t a political decision. Depending on
Council Reserve on which the clubhouse of the circumstances, it’s done by council
the Boating Club is situated), but also from staff, independent commissioners or the
the rock wall protecting the Buffalo Memorial Environment Court, and has to meet all
and Buffalo Beach toilets to approximately legal requirements as set out in the Resource
halfway along Buffalo Beach Reserve. Management Act and other relevant statutory
The ocean’s relentless attack on the shoreline documents, including the New Zealand
is clear for all to see. Coastal Policy Statement.
On Wednesday last week, a group of The question now is this, is the erosion
concerned Whitianga residents met with in front of the clubhouse of the Mercury
Councillor Denis Tegg, the Thames- Bay Boating Club, or anywhere else along
Coromandel representative on Waikato Buffalo Beach for that matter, an emergency
Regional Council, and Councillors Murray and should TCDC take urgent steps to limit or
McLean and Tony Fox, the Mercury Bay stop the erosion?
Ward representatives on Thames-Coromandel To complicate the situation even further
District Council, to discuss what can be is the fact that the Boating Club agreed
done to prevent further erosion occurring. with TCDC at the time the clubhouse was
It became obvious during the meeting that it’s constructed in 1994 to move the clubhouse
an exceptionally complex situation. should erosion of the beach make it necessary. The erosion of Whitianga’s Buffalo Beach in front of the clubhouse of the Mercury Bay
(Continued on page 3) Boating Club. The pohutukawa is one of two trees at real risk of toppling onto the beach.
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When Terry Bibby from Esplanade Apartments put out the call for some mid-winter Christmas and Espy Café was made up beautifully.
cheer to be displayed around Whitianga last week, the Whitianga i-SITE, several homeowners “Maybe we can do this next year again, small beginnings, but certainly something that
in the suburbs and Terry’s neighbours on The Esplanade all responded. can grow.”
“It was heart-warming to see,” says Terry. “It’s not an easy year for anyone so far and I hope Pictured on the left is Grace O’Malleys with The Esplanade in the background on Saturday
everyone’s spirts were lifted. The Esplanade was simply stunning on Saturday evening last evening. On the right is Espy Café, also on Saturday evening.
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An exceptionally complex
situation
(Continued from page 1)
The clubhouse is built in such a way that it managed way. That will involve moving the
can be moved without too much damage. Boating Club clubhouse.
“Should we literally draw a line and say However, adoption of the Shoreline
when the erosion gets to the line it’s an Management Plans is expected between
emergency and we have to do something,” January and March 2022. That is a long way
Mr Fox asked on Wednesday. Because the off. Any “hard” structures to be built under
Boating Club clubhouse can be moved the plans will also be subject to resource
before it was at risk, Mr Tegg responded by consent being obtained. That can add many
asking whether that would actually constitute months, if not years, to the timeframes.
an emergency. In addition, Mr McLean pointed out
There also was discussion on the options on Wednesday that even if the Shoreline
available to the owners of the two properties Management Plans recommend the building
between the council reserve on which the of hard structures, it may still not happen.
clubhouse of the Boating Club is situated “Buffalo Beach isn’t the only erosion hotspot
and the rock wall at the northern end of on the Peninsula,” he said. “And TCDC has
Buffalo Beach. Mr McLean and Mr Fox limited funds. A backstop wall and groynes
were in agreement that it’s not TCDC’s may be the best solution for Buffalo Beach,
responsibility to protect privately owned but it won’t happen if we need to spend what
property. However, on enquiry from The we have available somewhere else.”
Informer after the meeting, TCDC confirmed TCDC says they are looking at how to
that the Shoreline Management Plans that address the erosion at the Mercury Bay
are in the process of being developed for Boating Club clubhouse in the meantime.
the whole of the Coromandel coastline will That may involve sand push-ups and more
“…look strategically at what is best for the dune plantings. Those who attended the
community in regards to managing risk meeting on Wednesday were unanimous
associated with coastal hazards. This takes in their view that sand push-ups are not of
both a short- and long-term view and will much value and everyone was disappointed
include private and public property…” that previous dune plantings have all
A recommendation from the Shoreline washed asway. “A lot of time and money for
Management Plans process may be that the absolutely no result,” one of the concerned
building of “hard” structures (eg rock walls, Whitianga residents commented.
sandbag walls or backstop walls) in front of With no certainty that the erosion in front
the Mercury Bay Boating Club clubhouse, of the clubhouse of the Mercury Bay Boating
or indeed along the entire length of Buffalo Club will ever become an emergency,
Beach, are the best solution for the erosion with any final plan on what to do at least a year
that is occurring. Groynes may even be and a half away and the genuine possibility
thrown into the mix. Or the recommendation that there may not be money to do anything,
may be that nothing should be done. all while the ocean is relentlessly marching
Let nature take its course and retreat in a on, it’s hard to see a more complex situation.
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Mercury Bay Community Patrol extends coverage A contribution by Bill McLean, president of the Mercury Bay Community Patrol At the Mercury Bay Community Patrol (MBCP) AGM that was held on Wednesday last week, our members were advised of the establishment of a community patrol in Matarangi. Over the last two months, Gary Sarginson, the MBCP secretary/ treasurer, and I have been working with various groups in Matarangi to set up the patrol. The concept was initiated by Mark and Shirvani Hall of Beach Realty in Matarangi, and they should be congratulated for obtaining support for the project from several of the local community organisations. Mark, Shirvani and others supported the concept of being integrated with the MBCP, rather than acting independently, and encouraged a significant number of Matarangi residents to join the MBCP as patrollers. An appropriate vehicle has also been secured, made possible through sizeable financial contributions from Beach Realty, the Matarangi Ratepayers Association, the Matarangi Volunteer Fire Brigade and the Matarangi Community Trust. Ownership of the vehicle has been transferred to the MBCP and we will manage the future running costs of the vehicle. Already 11 Matarangi applications for membership of the MBCP have been approved by the Police and more are in the pipeline. Induction and training sessions for the new members will be held shortly. It is important that a member from Matarangi joins the MBCP committee and work in that regard is in progress. We also would like the new team to function relatively independently by appointing their own roster officer and a training officer. We will provide assistance to the people putting their hands up to undertake those roles. Prior to the establishment of a community patrol in Matarangi, we provided regular community patrol coverage in Whitianga and the Mercury Bay South Area (from Ferry Landing to Whenuakite). With a Matarangi patrol becoming part of the MBCP, we are now able to cover all of the Mercury Bay Ward area of Thames- Coromandel District Council (from Whangapoua in the north to Hot Water Beach in the south). Did you know that there are 170 community patrols in New Zealand and around 5,000 patrollers? With the support and interest from the residents of Matarangi, Mark and Shirvani Hall of Beach Realty in Matarangi with the Matarangi-based make that around 5,011 patrollers. vehicle of the Mercury Bay Community Patrol. Page 4 The Mercury Bay Informer - www.theinformer.co.nz Issue 908 - 28 July 2020
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Twelfth “Support Local/
Buy Local” winner drawn
Congratulations to Judy Maxwell, the 12th winner in The Informer’s “Support Local/Buy Local” campaign.
Judy’s entry was drawn on Friday last week by Karen O’Loughlin (pictured) of Gateway Glass Whitianga.
During the campaign, which will continue until the end of September, we’re giving away $100 every
week to someone who supported a local Mercury Bay business. The prize has to be spent with an
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Judy’s winning purchase was made at Mainly Casual in Whitianga.
The campaign started in the second week of May. In early October, all entries received during the 22 weeks
of the campaign will go into a second draw, where the winner will win $1,000 to spend with one or more
of our advertisers.
Every now again, the weekly winner also receives an additional prize, provided by a generous local
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To enter is easy. Simply email us proof - in the form of invoices or receipts - of your local purchases,
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many “Support Local/Buy Local” counter boxes around Mercury Bay.
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Letters to the Editor
See page 10 for our requirements with regard to letters and contributions
Dear Editor - A medical facility for the people of Mercury Bay We should ensure the access is appropriate for those of limited mobility. We don’t have to worry
I respond to John Thorburn’s Letter to the Editor in The Informer of 14 July. As a simple peasant about this too much because of stringent government regulations and the developer’s focus on
farmer, I may not have fully understood all Mr Thorburn’s points, but these are the issues I think the elderly.
he were raising and my rebuttals - We should ensure the building adjacent to the entrance to town is not grossly ugly and a wise
• Property developers are not medical people and there was an inference that they can’t be developer would release some preliminary sketch plans and elevations before construction.
trusted to develop a fit for purpose facility. Furthermore Mr Thorburn questions the proposed We should consider offering community involvement in landscaping around the building -
site adjacent to a retirement complex. both design and planting, and maintenance.
The developer will design a centre that will attract medical practitioners, paramedics and We should consider raising funding to subsidise a shuttle service from the Whitianga Wharf.
other professionals, and will thus be fit for purpose. There is nothing mutually exclusive David Innes
about geriatric and family practice “whole of life” medical centres. Coroglen
With respect to the site on the fringes of town, data from Mercury Bay Medical Centre Dear Editor - The rate at which the rise in sea levels is accelerating
(the White House) shows that 90 percent of their patients arrive by car. A twice daily shuttle There’s no doubt that building houses, clubhouses, roads and infrastructure on sandy beaches
from the Whitianga Wharf for ferry passengers is a simple matter to arrange. The main is a silly idea, but we humans do like to be close to the sea. We only borrow land by the sea.
requirement is adequate parking for the future and any other large enough, more central site Earth will take it back whenever it wants and won’t ask us first. It’s got more important things
in Whitianga is not currently obvious. to do - continents to move, earthquakes to organise, tsunamis to think about and volcanoes to
• Medical people are not business people. warm up.
There are thousands of medical practices operating successfully in New Zealand, usually We also build houses surrounded by combustible trees since we like to be close to the bush.
with the assistance of business managers and accountants. However, these are gambles we are prepared to take as we wager that our natural world is
• The project lacks any community involvement. unlikely to change much over our human lifespan. Sometimes we win, sometimes we lose.
The development of a totally modern rescue helicopter base shows what this community Waikato Regional Council member, Denis Tegg, correctly states in The Informer of 14 July
can achieve. that “coastal erosion is a natural process.” However, for him to then claim that we will have
Actually, the helicopter base issue demonstrates the importance of the developer also 300mm of sea level rise in the next 30 years, with 100-year storm surge events occurring
being the entity that will have to fund the project in the long term. This will ensure that the annually, is misleading. Almost as misleading as some claims in the national media that we’ve
project is not too large initially, that it is staged and that the income will cover the costs. just had the worst storm event in Northland in the last 500 years.
With regard to community involvement, any lengthy wish list for services should be The global network of many hundreds of tide gauges has provided extremely reliable and
addressed to the Waikato DHB who receive extensive taxpayer funding for that purpose as accurate information on sea levels for over 100 years both in New Zealand and around the
wise voices from Kuaotunu pointed out last year. globe. These show that sea levels have been and still are, at least close to shore, gently rising
• There is an inference in the letter from Mr Thorburn that the financial viability of the project is at considerably less than 2mm per year. Not one of the official tide gauge records shows
not important because “any dollars spent will ultimately be retrieved from the people using any significant long-term acceleration in this historic rate. For more on tide gauge records,
the facility.” have a look at the work of the highly reputable Permanent Service for Mean Sea Level Rise
This is a huge misapprehension. The vast bulk of medical fees and charges in new Zealand (psmsl.org) based in Liverpool and funded by the UK’s Natural Environment Research Council
are, in fact, covered by the general taxpayer via publicly funded healthcare and ACC. If Mr Tegg has evidence that the rise in sea levels is accelerating, it may be happening in
Services to the older population, to children and to those with disabilities, and vaccinations the middle of the ocean and he then has to say so. Otherwise, he please needs to provide hard
and the provision of medication are all hugely subsidised. If Mr Thorburn doubts this, evidence of just where the rapid rise in sea levels he refers to is occurring.
he should take his dog to the vet for services where such subsidies do not exist. Alastair Brickell
So what useful contribution can we make as a community to the medical centre development? Kuaotunu
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Board Talk The Small-time Investor
By the Mercury Bay Area School Board of Trustees By Whitianga resident, Max Ross
For the past months I was reflecting on what ACHIEVEMENT is. As a student myself, I started my Last week I set up a Sharesies account and save lives and looking after babies. They do not
Master’s Degree at the beginning of the year. I set my goal to achieve good grades and getting below funded it with $100. make the ventilators we have been hearing a lot
an A grade was not an option. This week I bought shares in Fisher and Paykel about with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic,
I worked hard, but it was almost impossible to achieve this on my own. It required the involvement Healthcare Corporation. Once I have logged but they do make other breathing equipment.
of my entire family for me to succeed - Daniel unloaded the dishwasher, Reuben did the vacuuming, into Sharesies, I clicked “Invest” and selected If you look at the value of Fisher and Paykel
Jonathan did the bathroom sink and Grant did more than I have words to write. “Companies.” A list of the possible companies Healthcare Corporation over time (inside
appeared. I scrolled down and clicked “Fisher the Sharesies app) you can see the value of
I finished my semester feeling that I have achieved something more than a good grade. I learned
and Paykel Healthcare.” I pressed the “Invest” the company has been steadily increasing.
that in UNITY anything is possible. This drew my attention to Mercury Bay Area School’s KAURI
button. I then chose “Market Buy.” This means It appears to be well run and steadily growing.
expectations. It was like an epiphany. These values of KINDNESS, ACHIEVEMENT, UNITY, RESPECT and
I bought the shares at the price the market was There is demand for its products and it has
IDENTITY are not just simple words that students learn as they start Year 1 and have to abide by until
offering them at. I am not smart enough to proven itself able to deliver globally.
they leave school. These words have practical meaning. We need them daily to succeed - at school,
tell what is going to happen in the short term. The risks for this investment are that other
at home, at work, at the playground and anywhere in our social environment.
I do not try and buy dips in price. I decided companies that compete with Fisher and Paykel
KAURI expectations are about relationships and involve more than the individuals themselves. on a company and bought the shares aiming Healthcare Corporation may do better and
It involves students, teachers, parents, grandparents, neighbours and anyone in the community. for returns in the long run. “Limit Buy” is the steal its customers. In the current environment,
Some may have a small role to compliment a teacher’s work (like Jonathan washing the sink) and alternative. If I selected this, I would only have COVID-19 may also drag the New Zealand
others may be involved in many tasks (like Grant). bought the shares if the price dropped to a economy as well as the world economy down.
So, UNITY is crucial, but also RESPECT and KINDNESS. Without RESPECT and KINDNESS, RESPECT certain amount. If that happens, the shares may drop in value.
could not be achieved. After I have chosen “Market Buy,” I typed Please remember, I am not an expert. I get
What is RESPECT and what is KINDNESS? Reflecting on these values, I envision RESPECT to be in the full amount of my wallet, $105. I had to things wrong. These are my thoughts based on
connected to the roles we all have as part of MBAS and outside the school. It begins with having put in my IRD number and then the transaction very little evidence. I am going to buy $100 of
RESPECT for ourselves and expands to having equal RESPECT for those who do more and those went through. I bought 2.8741 shares at $36.010 shares each week in different companies and I
who do less. On the same note, KINDNESS links us together and takes us to a deeper level in our per share. Sharesies charged me a translation will keep you informed how that works out for
relationships. It’s almost like we become one IDENTITY when we work together - students, teachers, fee of $0.525. me. The value of what I invest might go up and
parents, grandparents, neighbours and anyone in the community. And this is what ACHIEVEMENT In order to write these articles and get them it might go down. Be careful and make your
means. I have to say that now I see school with different eyes. ready for printing, I am buying my shares a own careful decisions with your money.
full week before The Informer comes out. If you are investing along with me, I have also
Dana Vaughan This means the share prices will be a little bit funded my Sharesies account with $100 for next
Parent Representative different if you are giving this a go as well. week’s purchase. You could do the same.
MBAS Board of Trustees Fisher and Paykel Healthcare Corporation My goal with these articles is to show how
has a market cap of $20,234 billion. That is the easy it is to invest small sums of money directly
amount the company is worth. The value of the into the stock market and to explain some of the
company is calculated by multiplying the cost thinking with these investments.
of the shares by the number of shares that exist. Financial Summary after the first week of
Fisher and Paykel Healthcare Corporation buying shares -
makes medical equipment. According to • I have invested $200.
Wikipedia, they focus on two major product • I have earned $5 by using a referral link.
groups - respiratory and acute care, and • I have purchased $105 of Fisher and Paykel
obstructive sleep apnoea. They also make Healthcare Corporation
neonatal care products, including infant • I have spent $0.525 in fees.
warmers, infant resuscitators. • My total investment value is currently
It is a feel-good investment. I like the idea $203.49. Up 1.7 percent, but only because
that the company I own part of is helping to of my referral bonus.
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Taputapuātea footbridges project to
recommence in August
By Suzanne Hansen
The completion of the Taputapuātea but in Joe’s words, this is a much
footbridges project in Whitianga is bigger discussion and not just about
set to recommence in mid-August aesthetic artworks. The Taputapuātea
according to Andrew Scobie, Spit, which is part of what originally
Thames-Coromandel District formed Taputapuātea Beach (pre-
Council project manager. He Buffalo Beach), has a deep cultural
says that council now has formal connection with Taputapuātea on
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Raiatea Island - considered to be the
Taonga (HNZPT) consent, and spiritual centre of Eastern Polynesia
that he is seeking approval of the and the origin of Mercury Bay’s first
resource consent application to settlers. The wahi tapu of the area is
commence the required earthworks of cultural importance not just to local
and complete the construction of iwi, and Mercury Bay residents and
the bridges without further delay. visitors, but to the global guardians
The bridges and boardwalk are of Polynesian heritage.
being built to give much safer Because the discussion is so much
pedestrian access to Buffalo more profound, there will need to
Beach and the reserves around the be dialogue with a wider group of
Taputapuātea Stream (including stakeholders that hopefully will
the Taputapuātea Spit). The bridges result in a comprehensive plan
will also connect with the Pacific taking into account possible future
Estate walkway and link up to development, aesthetic artwork,
the existing footpath between the interpretative signage and the
Whitianga Wharf and Brophy’s ecosystem of the area.
The almost-completed footbridge across the Taputapuātea Stream in Whitianga.
Beach, providing a safer and more appealing In the meantime, Joe says that Ngāti Hei
pedestrian alternative to the State Highway cultural values of the area. This meant that period that the project goes ahead because support is in full support of getting the
25 bridge across the Taputapuātea Stream. the resource consent application to undertake it is important to get the bridges open to the bridges completed as soon as possible so that
Construction of the footbridges and the earthworks required for the approaches public as soon as possible. they can be used by all. He adds that the way
boardwalk started in October last year. to the bridges and boardwalk could not be Once the bridges are completed, there the project has been progressed to date has
However, the project was put on hold in the processed, and work was halted. will be ongoing consultation driven by been good in that it highlighted the heritage
early summer when HNZPT requested for Joe Davis, Ngāti Hei kaumātua, says they Ngāti Hei about how to honour the wahi value of the Taputapuātea Stream area of
more consultation with local iwi around the have insisted throughout the consultation tapu (sacred area) of the Taputapuātea Spit, Buffalo Beach.
Page 10 The Mercury Bay Informer - www.theinformer.co.nz Issue 908 - 28 July 2020Police Report
By Sergeant Andrew Morrison of the Whitianga Police
Monday, 20 July to Monday, 27 July 2020
General Wilful Damage.
We have dealt with a number of thefts from Occurrences
stores lately which have resulted in the Four Family Harm incidents attended
offenders being trespassed from the stores for this week.
two years.
On the 22nd a couple argued about their
Especially when this offending relates
relationship at a Punga Place address and
to food stores and other essentials, these
called the Police when the argument became
people realise they had not fully considered
the consequences of their actions. Prices for physical. This couple were referred to support
essentials can be extreme when they have agencies.
to factor in travel to another town - so don’t Also on the 22nd two brothers fought at an
steal! Albert Street address and were separated to
Both arrests this week relate to excessive calm the situation, while a separated couple
alcohol consumption. argued about their circumstances and sound
If alcohol is causing issues in your life, advice was given.
please seek help, your family doctor being an On the 23rd a woman and her adult son
excellent starting point. argued at a Whenuakite address and they
Please consider your neighbours when separated for some time out.
playing loud music or making loud noises. A green lawnmower was stolen from a Cook
Arrests Drive address on the 24th. Three identified
23rd - 1 x 55-year-old local woman men were caught on security footage on
for Disorderly Behaviour. the 26th and enquiries are continuing in
25th - 1 x 27-year-old local man for relationship to the offending.
Assault Person in Family Relationship, Traffic
Impedes Breathing, Assault/Resist Police and No drunk drivers apprehended this week.
Issue 908 - 28 July 2020 The Mercury Bay Informer - www.theinformer.co.nz Page 11Car Talk By Jack Biddle
A question for Jack? Just email us or drop us a note.
Subaru has finally arrived on the hybrid scene
There wouldn’t be too many more loyal fans to where the industry as a whole is heading in
a mainstream brand than a Subaru customer. the short to mid-term, so if manufacturers like
While it could be argued the majority of Subaru are not in the game, then potentially
everyday passenger vehicles are pretty sales are going to be lost.
much all the same with subtle differences, The arrival of Subaru’s All-Wheel Drive
Subaru have stuck true to their own unique e-Boxer Hybrids in their Forester and XV
engineering designs and inspirations, variants will provide the opportunity for
which has earned them a loyal following over existing and potentially new customers to
many years. experience for themselves that the e-Boxer
Their main point of difference is not hybrids retain the same benefits as previous
simply cosmetic either, it’s in the form of models with no compromise in their
engine and driveline technology which performance or capability.
comes standard across their entire range. But Subaru is quick to point out it’s a mild
Their Boxer engines for example are designed hybrid system only, so is it a possible toe in
to create a low centre of gravity by having the water in this fast-developing market?
the pistons running horizontally in the engine In fact, its biggest competition may come from
block (much like a boxer throwing a straight their own stable where potential customers
punch) as opposed to running vertically in a looking at the XV variant will have to weigh
conventional engine. up whether it’s worth paying $5,000 more for The Subaru XV e-Boxer Hybrid outside SubLab in Whitianga last week.
The same can be said of Subaru’s All- the claimed potential fuel savings (14 percent identical 2.0 litre petrol engines fitted with approach to technology, so in the e-Boxers case,
Wheel Drive technology, which is designed to urban cycle and seven percent in the combined the 2.5 litre non-hybrid option also retained Subaru Corporation didn’t build a hybrid until
provide ideal traction and control on all road cycle) over the straight petrol-powered model in the Forester model mix. Savings of nine they could make it with the full Subaru DNA.”
surfaces and conditions without sacrificing with the same specifications. percent in the combined cycle and over 19 He will also be hoping it’s not just existing
on fuel consumption. Their All-Wheel drive After a short test drive of the XV last percent in the urban cycle are claimed for the customers who are keen to try out the new
system is seen by many as being the perfect week courtesy of SubLab in Whitianga my 2.0 litre hybrid Forester in comparison to the hybrid technology and get a taste of the
fit for the snow and winter conditions, but is best advice, if you’re considering hybrid 2.5 litre petrol only variants. complete Subaru package.
equally at home in town traffic and on open technology with the Subaru range, is to Subaru of New Zealand managing director, The Forester Sport e-Boxer Hybrid is
highways. simply enjoy the drive and take in the very Wallis Dumper, is assuring customers that priced from $47,490, through to the range-
The only downside of being different, impressive wider specification package on Subaru’s first steps into the hybrid arena are topping Forester Premium Hybrid at $54,990.
however, is finding ways to stay connected offer. If you want to experience running purely being taken with the continued performance The hybrid version of the XV model is priced at
to new trends and buyer preferences without on battery assist for long periods, you will be capability that Subaru drivers know and $42,490 and includes an exclusive new colour
compromising on those unique points of disappointed as the assistance is mild indeed love, with All-Wheel Drive technology and a option, Lagoon Blue Pearl, for the 2020 launch
difference. and most of the time hardly noticeable. What it Boxer engine now packaged in a hybrid. programme.
It’s no doubt the reason Subaru are does provide, however, is a smooth all-round “The e-Boxer Hybrid engines simply add To arrange a test drive, or to find out more
somewhat late to the party when it comes drive, particularly at low speeds where the a new dimension to the Forester and XV about both Subaru e-Boxer Hybrid models,
to bringing hybrid options to the market. increase of 66Nm of torque provided by the model line-ups,” Mr Dumper says. “The great phone SubLab Whitianga on (07) 866 4134,
Hybrid technology (where the petrol engine electric motor is used to its biggest advantage. thing is that Kiwi Subaru owners will know or pop in for a chat with Brent or Sue Wilcox at
is assisted by an electric motor) seems to be Both the XV and Forester hybrids have that Subaru tends to be a bit unique in their 6 Abrahamson Drive.
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2016 The Mercury Bay Informer - www.theinformer.co.nz Page 13Apprenticeships more appealing
than ever
By Stephan Bosman
“The past few years have been an ideal time through his father, who’s also involved in the
to learn a trade and post the coronavirus construction industry.
lockdown, the opportunities are even more “I’ve worked with Caleb during a school
appealing,” says Caleb Jennings, the owner holiday not too long ago and really enjoyed
of Bayside Construction in Whitianga. it,” Travis says. “At the moment I’m working
Since starting his own building company on site with the Bayside Construction team
a few years ago, Caleb, a licensed building three days a week and go to school the other
practitioner, made employing apprentices a two days. I’m excited to formally start my
priority. “We need tradies coming through apprenticeship as a carpenter. That will give
to keep our industry alive,” he says. me a career I can take with me wherever I
“And although we want to see young people go and who knows, I may one day end up
signing up, retraining is a very achievable owning my own business.”
option for adults who are forced to look Caleb says it’s important for apprentices
for something else to do because of the to stay on top of the theory they have to
COVID-19 fallout. complete if they want to qualify. “Bookwork
“The government’s recently-announced is, like in all things, important,” he says.
‘Apprenticeship Boost’ makes it easier for “As I’ve been working with Dan, and now
businesses to employ apprentices as they with Paul, I’ll work with Travis to make sure
will be paid up to $16,000 per apprentice he doesn’t fall behind. That’s the one thing
over a 20-month period. Until December about an apprenticeship that’s really great.
2022, the government will also pay the fees It’s a team effort, you’re not on your own.
training organisations like BCITO charge for In our case, all of us will help wherever we
Bayside Construction’s Dan Hawks (left), Caleb Jennings (centre) and Travis George on a
overseeing apprenticeships.” can to ensure Travis gets his qualification.”
building site at the Whitianga Waterways on Wednesday last week.
Caleb’s first apprentice, Dan Hawks, Dan agrees with Caleb. “When Travis
has recently qualified as a carpenter. “I initially contacted local construction painter and met Caleb on a building site. started working with us, we told him a driver’s
Dan initially started as an adult apprentice companies for hammer hand jobs and after “I was very happy when Caleb offered me licence will be the first tool in his toolbox.
with another Mercury Bay building company a while an adult apprenticeship opportunity an apprenticeship,” Paul says. “I look forward We were all very happy when he got his
and transferred to Caleb after some time out came along. It really was a no-brainer to to being qualified as a tradie. As soon as that learner’s licence not long after that.”
because of an injury. “I worked as a chef take it on. I appreciate the responsibilities happens, I’m going to build my own house. According to Marie Relph, the MBAS
in Wellington and was forced into a career that come with being qualified and having a That was never going to be possible if I didn’t Gateway coordinator, there’s good interest
change during the global financial crisis,” career I genuinely enjoy. Make no mistake, accept Caleb’s offer.” from local businesses to offer work experience
he says. “I became a commercial diver and an apprenticeship has the potential to change The newest addition to Caleb’s team, Travis opportunities to students of the school. “Quite
ended up in Auckland, but because contract your life.” George, is finishing Year 12 at Mercury Bay a few former students are already working as
commercial diving jobs are somewhat erratic, Caleb employed another adult apprentice, Area School this year. Caleb offered Travis apprentices in Mercury Bay and hopefully a
I started helping out on building sites. I came Paul Pine, two years ago. Paul was an audio a work experience opportunity for the rest few more will come along,” she says. “It’s a
on holiday to Whitianga about five years ago engineer in Auckland before moving to of this year through the school’s Gateway great way to not only solve some employers’
and decided this is the place I rather want Whitianga in search of a lifestyle change. programme and will formally employ him problem to attract good staff, but also to keep
to live. After his arrival in town, he worked as a as an apprentice next year. Travis met Caleb our young people in the area.”
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Op-Shops Matarangi Craft Group
Social Services Op-Shops - 2 Cook Drive, Whitianga. Open Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 4:30pm and Coghill Street Meets fortnightly at the Matarangi Fire Station. Phone Lesley on 866 0788 for more information.
(west of Albert Street), Whitianga. Open Monday to Saturday, 9:300am - 2:00pm. Cooks Beach Garden Circle
The Church Op-Shop - At St Andrew’s by the Sea Community Church, Owen Street, Whitianga. Open Tuesday to Meets the last Thursday of every month from 11:15am - 2:30pm. New members welcome. Phone Leila on 866 3264 or
Saturday 8:30am - 12:30pm. Anne on 866 0268 for more information.
St John Opportunity Shop - Albert Street, Whitianga. Open Monday to Friday, 10:00am - 4:00pm and Saturday AA Driver Licensing
10:00am - 2:00pm. The second Friday of every month at St Andrew’s by the Sea Community Church, Owen Street, Whitianga. Whitianga
Mercury Bay Cancer Support Trust Bookshop - Albert Street, Whitianga. Open every Monday - Saturday from Tramping Group
10:00am - 2:00pm. Meets every second Sunday at 8:30am. Phone Wally on (021) 907 782 or Lesley on (021) 157 9979 for more information.
Whitianga Senior Citizens Club Mercury Bay Table Tennis
Meet Mondays in the Whitianga Town Hall, Monk Street from 1:00pm - 4:00pm. Bowls, scrabble, card games, housie etc. Meets every Tuesday from 9:30am - 11:30am in the Whitianga Town Hall, Monk Street. All welcome. Phone Anne on
Afternoon tea, 55 plus age group. Phone Adrian Telders (president) on 866 5377 for more information. 869 5162 for more information.
Peninsula Penultimates (ex Probus Club) Mercury Bay Badminton
Meet the fourth Monday of every month at 10:00am at the Mercury Bay Bowling Club, Cook Drive, Whitianga. Meets every Wednesday from 9:30am - 11:00am in the Whitianga Town Hall, Monk Street. All welcome.
Phone Joan on 866 3801 or (027) 275 1372 for more information. Phone (07) 866 5476 for more information.
SeniorNet Whitianga Incorporated Mercury Bay Pickleball Club
Classes held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at various times. We give older adults an opportunity to demistify their Meets Every Sunday from 4:00pm - 6:00pm at the Mercury Bay Area School gym, South Highway, Whitianga, $5 per
computers and to learn more about new communications and information technology. Contact Lorna Russell on session. Paddles and balls supplied. Tuition available.
866 4215 for more information or to join. Tour de Friends Biking
Women’s Wellbeing and Weight Loss Whitianga A 23km ride social ride around the flat areas of Whitianga. Meets every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 9:00am
Meets every Wednesday from 5:00pm - 6:00pm in Room 10 at Whitianga Social Services, 2 Cook Drive, Whitianga. opposite Taylor’s Mistake, Whitianga. Followed by coffee. Phone Lance Cook on (021) 048 8475 or John Gregory on
Learn portion control, eliminate processed sugar, eat well at meals and eat well for life. Support to lose weight wisely. (027) 278 0002 for more information.
Check out our Facebook page or phone 869 5648 for more information. Exercises for the Elderly and Those with Arthritis
Serenity Al-Anon Group Every Tuesday from 10:00am - 11:00am at the St Andrew’s Church Hall, Albert Street, Whitianga. $2 entry.
Meets every Tuesday at 1:30pm. Phone 866 5104 or (021) 086 10955 for more information. For those affected by Phone Viv on (028) 403 6741 for more information.
someone else’s drinking.
Dog Walking Group
Meets every Thursday at 2:00pm at Lovers Rock, Robinson Road, Whitianga. An opportunity to socialise your dog.
Phone Jenny on (021) 186 5797 for more information. Kuaotunu/Black Jack Reserve Dune Planting
ICONZ for Girls Saturday, 1 August from 9:00am - 11:00am. Email tanya.patrick@tcdc.govt.nz for more information.
Every Tuesday from 4:00pm - 5:30pm at C3 Church, Whitianga. For girls 8 - 13 years old. Phone Robyn on Mercury Bay Area School First XV Rugby - Saturday, 1 August
(020) 409 39674 for more information. Home game at Lyon Park, Albert Street, Whitianga against Hauraki Plains College 1. Kick-off at 11:30am.
Whitianga Playcentre
Every Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00am - 12:00 noon and every Friday from 12:00 noon - 2:45pm at 1D White Street, Mercury Bay Senior Rugby - Saturday, 1 August
Whitianga. For children 0 - 6 years, free entry. Visitors welcome. Senior A - Away game against Paeroa in Paeroa. Kick-off at 2:00pm.
Cooks Beachcare Group Senior B - Away game against Tairua in Tairua. Kick-off at 2:00pm.
Make new friends, learn about conservation and make a difference. We meet Thursdays for hands-on weeding and Whiti Village Markets
planting, 9:00am - 11:00am. Register on our website, www.cooksbeachcare.org.nz or phone Adele on (021) 201 6625.
Scrapbags Quilting Group Sunday, 2 August from 9:30am - 1:30pm at the Whitianga Waterways, opposite Mobil Service Station.
Meets every Wednesday from 9:00am - 3:00pm at the St Andrew’s Church Hall, Albert Street, Whitianga. All welcome. New Zealand Police Public Consultation Meeting
phone Shelley on 866 0236 for more information. Friday, 7 August from 6:00pm - 8:00pm in the Whitianga Town Hall, Monk Street. Everyone is invited to
Mercury Bay Creative Fibre
Meets the first and third Wednesday of every month from 10:00am - 2:00pm. in the Whitianga Town Hall, Monk Street,
discuss policing in the local community.
Whitianga. Phone Wendy Russell on 866 3225 for more information.
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Sponsored by Safety + Apparel - tel 0800 726 726
The colder weather is here, but Whitianga responded to a flooded property and attended
still seems to be quite busy for this time of one motor vehicle accident.
the year, as is the Whitianga Volunteer Fire I often get asked when people can get hold
Brigade. of someone at the Whitianga Fire Station.
We’ve had 14 calls for assistance over The station, like most fire stations in towns
the last four weeks, with two calls to set up around New Zealand, is unmanned. We are
landing zones for the rescue helicopter and all volunteers and if you need to contact
two calls to back up the Coromandel Town us, you can find contact phone numbers in
Volunteer Fire Brigade. the Community Phone Book the Whitianga
We’ve assisted St John Ambulance once Volunteer Fire Brigade publishes every
and were called to assist cars stuck in second year, or you can always drop in and
floodwaters once. We’ve investigated two see me at Whitianga Sports in Albert Street
private fire alarm activations and have also and I will do my best to help you or put you
investigated smoke showing on one occasion. onto someone who can.
With all the wind and rain, we’ve had three Stay safe out there,
calls to power poles sparking and power Deputy Chief Fire Officer
transformers catching on fire. We’ve also Derek Collier
Issue 908 - 28 July 2020 The Mercury Bay Informer - www.theinformer.co.nz Page 17Crossword
© Lovatts Puzzles
Crossword Puzzle 908
Name: _________________________________________________________________
Tel no: _________________________________________________________________
Win a $5.60 Wednesday Lotto ticket. Hand deliver or mail or scan and email your entry to
The Mercury Bay Informer, 14 Monk St, Whitianga or PO Box 426, Whitianga or
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who decorated
their businesses and
homes last week to
bring some mid-winter
Christmas cheer to
Whitianga.
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Last week’s solution
Last week’s winner - Jan Whyte
“Kīwaha o te wiki” (saying of the week)
“Pakaru mai te haunga!” - How terribly offensive!
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 members meet 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.
Page 18 The Mercury Bay Informer - www.theinformer.co.nz Issue 908 - 28 July 2020Santa Parade to be held National promises upgrade
on 5 December of one-lane bridges
The upgrade of three one-lane bridges on and Tauranga into one economic powerhouse,
the Coromandel Peninsula forms part of unlocking their potential so the upper
a transport package the National’s Party’s North Island becomes Australasia’s most
transport spokesperson, Chris Bishop, dynamic region.
unveiled in Katikati on Friday last week. “By delivering high-quality, efficient
Other projects National will deliver if transport links, we will get our economy
elected to government in September include growing faster.”
a full Tauranga to Katikati expressway and National Party MP for the Coromandel
improvements to State Highway 2 between electorate, Scott Simpson, described the
Pokeno and Mangatarata. package as a huge win for the Coromandel
The three bridges on the Coromandel that and the Western Bay of Plenty. “Coromandel
will be upgraded are the Bailey bridge were Peninsula road users have had to put up with
State Highway 25 crosses the Hikuai River, seriously outdated and inadequate one-lane
and the Pepe Stream and Grahams Stream bridges for years, he said. “Our commitment
bridges in Tairua. to replacing the three most problematic
“The New Zealand Transport Agency bridges on State Highway 25 at [Hikuai
said in 2018 that upgrading of [these] one- and] Tairua will be an important first step to
lane bridges would not occur for at least a resolving horrendous traffic jams there during
Mark Saturday, 5 December as the date for this year’s Whitianga Santa Parade. As was the decade, from 2029 onwards,” Mr Bishop peak periods such as long weekends and over
case last year, the parade will be organised by The Informer and More FM. But unlike last year, said. “National will bring these forward and the summer.
there will be no charge to enter a float into the parade. complete them in our first term. Funding will “There are never going to be fewer
come from within National’s record transport people living, working or holidaying on the
“We are working on some exciting things for this year’s Whitianga Santa Parade,” says Stephan infrastructure funding envelope.” Coromandel Peninsula…
Bosman, owner/editor of The Informer. “Santa is organised and after the parade there will be Talking about the package in general, “[National’s] Coromandel/Bay of Plenty
a free sausage sizzle with some live music. It’s very likely that there will be a bit of live music Mr Bishop said, “National’s vison is to [transport] package will transform the region
during the parade as well. There will also be some great cash prizes and other giveaways for transform Whangarei, Auckland, Hamilton and can’t come soon enough.”
the best floats. And, of course, the world-famous Whitianga Santa Parade lolly scramble will
again make an appearance. In the lead up to the general election on Saturday, 19 September, The Informer will report
“Last year’s parade was the biggest Whitianga has ever seen and we hope this year will be even on election promises affecting the wider Mercury Bay Area. Only promises from parties
bigger and better. currently represented in Parliament will be covered.
“This year is a tough year for many businesses, community groups and sport clubs, and we We will also form time-to-time provide an update on the candidates who will be contesting
hope people will realise how much fun there is in putting together a float that can be shared the Coromandel electorate in the election. As at Friday last week, Scott Simpson (National),
with the whole community. Nathaniel Blomfield (Labour), Michael Egleton (New Conservative), Pamela Grealey
Float entry forms will be released in the next few weeks. (Green), Rob Hunter (Opportunities) and Georgia Todd (Outdoors) have thrown their hats
in the ring.
Pictured is the Whitianga Volunteer Fire Brigade leading last year’s parade.
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Fill in the boxes using the numbers 1 to 9. Every row and column, and every group of nine boxes
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