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December 2020/January 2021
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café-come-catch-up-stop is in proximity of St
Weir the coffee’s at! Bathans village, off State Highway 85, on the way
The brazier is lit. It’s just gone 9.30am. Stacey Weir to (or from) Alexandra. She and partner Paul are
sends a quick wave and warm smile from her Wee farmers, but with a background in hospitality she
Red Coffee Shed and, just like that, the cold of the wanted to try and make some pocket money, and
morning dissipates. Someone’s sieved snow dust calls the Shed a way of “diversifying farming”.
on the Dunstan Range. Enough that the scent of
fresh coffee sits homely in the air, and as hands “You’ll get the farmers here on a Friday around
warm on cups it’s easy to observe why this smoko time and they’ll hang around for an hour
entrepreneurial woman has made a small and talk. And I never envisioned that sort of thing
business set in the middle of rural Central Otago happening. It’s been really cool. It’s a hub.”
become a New Zealand Place to Visit.
“I’ve worked in pubs and bits and pieces most of
“I didn’t think when I started this how good it my younger years growing up; that’s how I learned
would be for our community. We’re not isolated to make coffee I guess. I just felt that we were
but it is far enough out of the way,” Stacey says. lacking - we’ve got the pub which is great, but we
Depending on which way you’re coming from, this just needed something else out here and I
thought, cash, but Stacey says people often whip out their of the compass without disengaging from the
yeah, I could phones and login to banking apps to pay – reception
Worldwide treasure hunt learning side of things, such as knowing how to read
do that.” isn’t an issue. Geocaching is the world's largest treasure coordinates and telling which way is north all while
hunting game. Founded in 2000, the game's having fun doing it.
Cue a local As for customers, every Monday or Friday that she passionate community of millions of players use
So how do you start? Follow these steps:
Buy and Sell opens is different. “A lot of my locals are obviously the Geocaching® app and GPS-enabled devices
site on social farmers. The local identities are normal Joe Blogs to to find cleverly hidden containers called Create an account
media, and me – I didn’t even know who they were until I started geocaches and share their experiences with
the business this. This road’s quite busy with tradies as well. I’ve others. Today, there are more than 3 million Create an account online or through
c o n c e p t had horses, and lots of road bikers.” Summer is geocaches in more than 190 countries. the Geocaching app to view a map of
suddenly coming. And with that knowledge a hopeful geocaches near you.
became a expectation The Wee Red Coffee Shed will serve The concept started back in 2000 by an American
possibility. “It new faces amongst the regulars. guy called Dave Ulmer. On 03 May 2000 he hid
used to be a the first ever geocache - a black bucket with some Find a geocache
portable bar Stacey’s been asked numerous times whether the goodies - in the woods near Beavercreek,
Oregon, in the USA. The coordinates were: N 45° Use the app to navigate to a
so I’m told. A Shed can be hired out for events or functions but
17.460 W 122° 24.800. geocache nearby. Don’t forget to
guy in she says with having three children aged 3, 5, and 9,
bring a pen!
Wanaka had it sitting in storage, and it just came family comes first. Having only opened in August
up on the Marketplace because he’d run out of she’s looking ahead to see how that can be worked
time to do anything with it. It had everything but around in the future, but for now says, “I can’t really Share your experience
the coffee machine and the cabinet in it.” commit to weekends at the moment, but week days,
Once you find the geocache, sign
yes – as long as it’s not a Monday or a Friday
and date the logbook. Place the
Oh, the cabinet. On the Wee Red Coffee Shed’s because I’m not giving up being here.”
geocache back where you found it
Facebook page it says ‘small selection of sweet
and log your experience online.
and savoury snacks available’. There’s triple You can find the Wee Red Coffee Shed at 755 St
lemon muffins; cream cheese and pesto scones; Bathans Loop Road. Follow the Wee Red Coffee Once you have your username sorted, check out
cinnamon scrolls – these are way bigger than Shed on Facebook and Instagram - just pop Wee what caches are in your area. You’ll be taken to
‘snacks’, Stacey. She also caters for those who like Red Coffee Shed into the search bar. places you wouldn’t usually visit, see sights you
their brew with different milks. Payment is by wouldn’t otherwise see. It’s an incredible way to get
Since becoming an official “hunter” around eight outdoors and explore your region at a completely
years ago, I’ve found geocaches under a snow- new level. Have fun hunting!
Ranfurly covered bridge in Latvia, at the ruins of many
castles in the UK, under a windowsill in St
www.geocaching.com
Late Petersburg Square while police strolled by
Kalashnakov casually in hand, at an abandoned
temple in Hong Kong, and near a mossy-covered
Night former outdoor curling rink in Naseby. Yes, you
read right. Naseby has HEAPS. Actually, the
Shopping Maniototo on a whole is pretty geocache heavy -
but I’m not giving away any other locations...
The awesome thing about geocaching is anyone
SPECIAL DEALS can do it. Each hide is rated at a particular degree
FESTIVE TREATS of difficulty so you know from the outset what
CHRISTMAS CHEER you’re getting yourself into. Many are not for the
faint-hearted but others you can take the kids on,
Friday 11 December no problem, and you never know what you’re
5.00pm - 8.00pm going to find. A pen or pencil on hand is definitely
HAMPER PRIZE DRAW a good plan so you can log your cache and if the
Every purchase made in Open 7 days 10am – 5pm container is big enough there might be
participating stores puts you into ‘tradeables’ in there - a great way for children to
the draw for one of two hampers
packed with local treats.
Operating Days: learn how to swap their treasures for someone
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With free live Bluegrass music
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upgraded orienteering; a modern day equivalent
stained glass biscuits
Ingredients
175g dark soft brown sugar
85g golden syrup
Photo
100g unsalted butter
2-3 tsp ground ginger
350g plain flour, plus extra to dust
1 tsp baking soda
Competition
1 large egg, lightly beaten
clear fruit-flavoured boiled sweets (don’t use
anything with a soft centre)
Show us your
white icing, to decorate
Method
best gumboot
Heat the sugar, golden syrup and butter in a
pan until melted. Mix the ginger and flour in a line!
large bowl and make a well in the centre. Add
the bicarbonate of soda to the melted mixture
and stir – it will fizz a little – then pour into the
Farmlands Ranfurly and Positively Maniototo are excited to bring
flour mixture with the egg. Stir to combine. The you a summer photo challenge. Sections are primary, secondary
mix will be soft but will firm up as it cools. Chill and adult ages. Prizes for best photo and highly commended in
for at least an hour until firm enough to roll out. each section. Send us your best summer gumboot line by Friday,
15 January 2021, to positivelymaniototo@gmail.com Winners will
Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Turn the be by public vote. All images will be uploaded to our Facebook
page on Saturday, 16 January 2021. Voting closes Friday, 22
dough out onto a lightly floured surface and cut January 2021. No correspondence will be entered into. Prizes
in half. Briefly knead the first piece, then roll it sponsored by Farmlands Ranfurly.
on a lightly floured surface to 2mm thick. Cut
the old fashioned tradition of Friday late night
into shapes with snowflake or star cutters
about 12cm across, then transfer to lined
Late night Shopping Bonanza shopping.”
baking sheets, leaving a little room for them to
The group has upped the ante for this year by
spread. Cut a window out of each biscuit using
another cutter about 6cm across, then add a coordinating with Santa’s Grotto which will be at
sweet to the centre. the Ranfurly i-SITE and having Burn Radio doing a
Barry and the team at Challenge live broadcast too. Many shops and businesses
If the sweets are large, chop them up first – Ranfurly - for their professionalism and will be offering in-store specials and treats for
you’ll have to judge by the size of the hole. Don’t fantastic customer service. The team go shoppers. Music and games will add to the festive
be tempted to add too much or it will spill over above and beyond when it comes to atmosphere!
the edge. Repeat with remaining dough. vehicle care, repairs, and forecourt
assistance. They’re great for banter too, Janyne says, “It has been a rough year for all of
Bake in batches for 5-6 mins or until they
and just all round nice people that you New Zealand so we are all looking forward to
darken slightly and the sweets have melted.
Leave to cool and harden up completely before can trust. pitching in and making it a memorable, enjoyable
moving them. Don’t forget to bake the parts evening.”
you’ve cut The festivities kick off at 5.00pm.
out, too! A like-minded group of local business people have
You can put their heads together to come up with a fun
decorate evening to thank their customers on Friday, 11
the biscuits December 2020. The Maniototo Business
further by Breakfast Group are coordinating a programme of
using white events and late night shopping in Ranfurly.
piped icing,
Business Group Coordinator Janyne Fletcher says,
if you like.
“This year has been one of unprecedented
challenge so as business people we wanted to
thank local shoppers for all of their support. We
also want to make it a fun evening downtown in
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Garden Inspiration on Tour
Monday, 28 December, is the Maniototo
Healthcare in the Maniototo Garden Club’s 2020 Garden Tour. The Tour
features a variety of established, rejuvenated
and new gardens in and around Patearoa.
interested in giving some of your time, please
MANIOTOTO HEALTH SERVICES email: annie.matravers@southerndhb.govt.nz
Garden enthusiasts will enjoy seeing
properties established generations ago, to
What have we been up to at Maniototo others in the early stages of planting and
Phone system
Health Services? experimentation. Expect to see something
We have been having some troubles with our
With the bluebells in full bloom, September was
the perfect time to take our residents on a van
phone system, which is linked to the Southern different at each location, and bring cash for Bulk fuel
District Health Board (SDHB). We are assured plants, honey, and raffles that are for sale. The
ride to Cambrians to enjoy the beautiful
scenery. With our own gardens not yet
the issues have been dealt with, however, if you newly reopened Patearoa Hotel is hosting a delivery you
are having trouble getting through to our $20 light lunch (including wine or fruit juice)
developed, the residents enjoyed getting out
and about and seeing the beautiful colours of
phone lines, please try from a different phone available from midday onwards. Clachanburn can depend on
(if your landline is not working try a mobile, or is offering Devonshire Tea refreshments for $5
spring time.
vice versa if possible) or call through to Ranfurly (cash only please). Gardens can be visited in
Medical Centre and they can transfer you any order. Tickets are $15 per person and are Bulk fuel supply, second to none
This year’s Halloween celebration was a first for
through to the main reception of the hospital. available at More Than Books, Challenge
Maniototo Health Services. As usual, our staff
went above and beyond to make the evening Ranfurly, the Naseby Store, and Naseby
AGM – Notice of Meeting Information and Craft Centre. These are the
memorable, dressing up in some fantastic
The Annual General Meeting for Maniototo
costumes and serving a finger food tea, all with wonderful homeowners opening their
Health Services Ltd will be held on Wednesday,
a distinct spooky theme, topped off with “I gardens to the public:
09 December 2020, at 7.30pm in the Dining
Scream”.
Room at Maniototo Health Services. - Margo and Jeff Hall, Becker Road
Cheers and shouting could be heard from the
- Julie and Jon at Crieve Homestead, Ranfurly-
South Island wide 0800 44 00 14 www.rdp.co.nz
Patearoa Road
Lounge on Tuesday, 03 November 2020, as our
residents and staff cheered on the horses
PRESCRIPTION REMINDER - Anna Pettigrew and Robert McSkimming,
racing in the Melbourne Cup, hoping to take Ranfurly-Patearoa Road
Please ensure that you give at least one weeks
away the sweepstakes. Resident’s looked the - Barry and Gaylene Flamank at Bunny Lane,
notice for any prescription renewals - the
part to attend the Flemington race donning Hawthorne Avenue
Medical Centre is very busy and precriptions
some very fetching fascinators and hats.
are not usually able to be done on the same - Chris and Cheryl Staynes, Patearoa-Waipiata
day. Road
What is coming up? - Maree and Patrick Dowling, Cambridge Road
Always an afternoon to be enjoyed, we have our - Joanne and Max Patterson, Patearoa-Paerau
Resident’s & Family Christmas Party coming up Road
on Tuesday, 15 December 2020, at the
Maniototo Park Stadium Clubrooms. Healthcare Directory - Raylene Hansen, Patearoa-Maniototo Road
- Jane Falconer at Clachanburn, Puketoi Runs
Volunteers? IN AN EMERGENCY, CALL 111 Road
Whether you have lots of time to give or just an - Noela and Jeff Crutchley, Puketoi-Highfield
Ranfurly Medical Centre............(03) 444 1073 Road
hour once a year, MHS is always on the lookout
for volunteers to help with giving our residents, Maniototo Health Services........(03) 444 9420 For more information please contact Maree
patients, and community consumers the best at: 021 035 9455.
experience possible. Please email: Maniototo Pharmacy.................(03) 444 9111
maniototo.hospital@mhsl.co.nz if you are
interested in volunteering at Maniototo Health Peter Dick Optometrist.............(03) 444 9111
Services or drop in to talk to one of our staff
members about how you may be able to help. Alice Lindemann Hearing..........0800 727 484
Landscaping Central Dental............................(03) 448 8159
Initial plans for landscaping the grounds have
been approved and we now move into the next Lisa Denny Physiotherapist......(03) 448 6688
phase of the planning process. At this point we
Healthline....................................0800 611 116
are asking for volunteers who would be
available to put in some hours to help us Free call or text 1737 any time to talk to a
remove some existing paving and prepare for trained counsellor
some bigger structures to be erected. If you are
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Year 12/13 Camp/Tramp to Stewart Island
Kids at Play St John’s School Maniototo Area School This year, due to Covid-19, our tramp was held
As NCEA exams begin we farewell our leavers in October just before Labour weekend. We
Here is a high jump action photo from our were lucky with the ferry crossings and
athletics practises held in October in of 2020. Staff, parents, and students attended
preparation for the Maniototo Athletics Day a lovely dinner at Danseys Pass Hotel. The weather, and as a result we saw some
held on Monday, 09 November 2020. evening was filled with great speeches, laughs, spectacular scenery. Will and Sam were able to
and even a few tears. We would like to thank do plenty of fishing and provided us with a
these students and their parents for all they sample of what the island has to offer - the
have done in their time at Maniototo Area fresh blue cod and paua were a real treat for
School, some who have been here since Year 1. all. Thanks to Mr Stevens and Miss Mooney for
All the best for the future; we are sure you will their help in organising the camp. Mr Jefcoate
go far with the grounding you’ve had at MAS. also did a great job organising the bookings in
the early stages. Extra special thanks to the
Dowling family for their help in fundraising for
the tramp and to our parent helpers Willy,
Susie, and Drew.
At Kids at Play Ranfurly we are committed to
providing a high level of learning for children
aged three months to six years, where tamariki/
children are engaged and exploring everyday.
Kaiako/teachers provide well planned
experiences for children so they can experience
success in each of the learning priorities
significant to our place. We take an unhurried
approach to their development knowing that Year 11 Cycling Camp
play-based learning in a homelike environment In Week 2 the Year 11 students cycled the
is where they thrive.
Otago Central Rail Trail - all 152km of it! We
Our teachers believe in tamariki being unique started in Clyde and battled Tiger Hill to spend
We have been busy planting out three raised the night tenting in Omakau. From there we
and able to learn at their own pace in their own gardens – one for each class. We have a variety
way. We value diversity and the funds of of vegetable plants such as potatoes, peas, spent the next day travelling to Ranfurly to
knowledge each tamaiti/child brings to our radishes, lettuces, as well camp at school. The third day was spent on the
space. Tamariki are valued for their meaningful as herbs and flowers. Junior Trip to Dunedin
work and purposeful child-led play, being active downhill slide to Middlemarch. Everyone did
We’re looking forward to On Friday, 30 October 2020, Years 1, 2, and 3
participants in their own learning journey. harvesting what grows. really well and the weather was fantastic which
made the trip that much more enjoyable. A big went on a trip to Dunedin. First they went to a
Casual Bookings: Please be aware that as our thanks to Mr Nakamura and Ms Meyer for production of ‘The Lost Letter Office’ at the
numbers rapidly increase we no longer have Some donated calves have Regent Theatre. The children enjoyed watching
arrived in “Holy Paddocks”, organising it, and Mrs Dowling for driving the
the ability to accept casual bookings. If you performers act out losing letters and then the
require extra days we suggest you book in our small school farm, as support van filled with treats.
permanently to secure a place with us. well as some new hens, so clowns that ran the lost letter office trying to
children are busy feeding figure out who the letters were to. Students
Kids at Play Ranfurly Summer Hack: Do you calves, caring for hens, and then went to Moana Pool for some lunch and
have balloons lying around and space in the collecting eggs.
had a fun swim in the leisure pool. It was a
freezer? Find some toys or treasures and push great day out.
them into a balloon. Fill it up with water and End of Year Happenings
freeze. Once it’s frozen peel off the balloon.
This is a cheap, easy, and fun way to keep Marae Visit
children entertained! - Thursday, 03 December 2020 - St John's In October we had an opportunity to join
School Prizegiving and Concert students from Lawrence, Roxburgh, and Twizel
Christmas Hours: Kids at Play closes for three - Friday, 04 December 2020 - St John's School
Pet Day at Puketeraki Marae at Karitane. We learned
weeks over the Christmas period. Our last day
for 2020 will be Friday, 18 December, and we - Monday, 07 December 2020 - End of Year about Maori culture and language, as well as
reopen on Monday, 11 January 2021. We hope School Mass and Year 8 Graduation Ceremony Marae protocol. It was a very informative and
you all have a safe, fun, and exciting Christmas. - Tuesday, 08 December 2020 - Senior Class enjoyable experience.
We look forward to seeing you all in the new Rafting day at Outram
year. - Wednesday, 09 December 2020 - Last day of
school for the year.
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preparing a concert for our parents - they grow peas out in the paddock where you could
seemed like big concerts, but I don’t know what go and pick a sugar bag full. I think it was
I would think now! All of the parents, everybody, something about one pound for the whole
TOTO M EM ORI ES would come to the concert in the Kyeburn hall sugar bag. We all took turns at shelling them -
MANIO which is still there. whoever was available. We always grew our
own potatoes. My father used to grow a patch
Roast goose, cup hooks, and old Mrs Strode. These trout in the water races - we would lie down on What did you do during the Summer of potatoes out in the field. He set aside a block
are some of the treasured memories held by our stomachs and put our hands out under the holidays ? to grow potatoes for the year, and grew a lot of
nonagenarian Josephine Steele. We had a chat bank, you could feel them swimming past, then We didn’t really get away on holidays at all in my them. My mother had two beautiful big trifle
with her about her memories of growing up in the on occasion you would catch one. We would time. To some extent I had to work on the farm bowls on stands, well one would be a peach
Maniototo. cook these to eat. There were the odd when I was home. I milked the cows for years trifle and the other a pear trifle. We had heaps
gooseberry bushes growing amongst the and years right from childhood, seven or either of fruit salad - you never see them like that
matagouri and we would pick them. Of course years old. There was no such thing as milking today. We all took a hand in making the fruit
there was mining up there, and often there was machines so it was all by hand, twice a day. It salad. Pears, peaches, apricots, bananas, they
the odd apple or plum tree that had been seemed to be my job. Then of course there were the main fruits. Most of them were
planted around their campsites. We loved going were calves and lambs to feed, and pigs. I can canned. We always put a lot of oranges in too.
around and looking at the old mining remember coming to Dunedin once by myself They were beautiful. Oh, and passionfruit.
campsites. I can clearly remember in one of to stay with my cousins, it was a tremendous
their huts, I can still see the cup hooks put into treat. I still think about it! My father’s youngest And of course, the big plum pudding, my
the clay, where they would have hung their cups sister, Aunty Mildred, had two girls and two mother would make them a couple of months
or clothing. When I was little, maybe four or boys, and the second girl was just about my before Christmas. They would be hung in a bag.
five, I used to trot off on my own and sit on the age, we got on very well together. Uncle Charlie She would make two, one for Christmas and
bank and watch them sluicing for gold. had a very nice voice, when we got in the car one for New Years. Big huge ones. She would
and went for drives he would sing, and we save up a lot of sixpences and other coins and
What was Kyeburn like back then? would always sing along with him. Going up boil them up to put in the pudding - everyone
In Kyeburn we had the boarding house and post hills he would sing ‘Swing me up a little bit had to get at least one sixpence. With the cows
office. The post office was a little cottage, or higher”. He was lovely. They were a Christian we had lots of cream and milk for fresh cream
hut, just a one room place with lots of pidgeon family, and the girls went along to Crusaders - I and custard. And we always had fresh butter,
holes all around it. Walter Helm had it. I went to went too, it was something I couldn’t go to at always. It was never allowed to get more than
Kyeburn School by horse and cart, and we home. We went to the beach, to Taieri mouth, about a week old. We had a wooden churn for
would go via the post office to drop in the they had a crib there. They used to come up and making butter - it was a regular household job.
cream cans - we used to sell excess cream and see us too.
When were you born? milk to the dairy factory - and collect the mail. Were there any activities in the area over
I was born in the Naseby Hospital on the 26th Mr Helm used to take the cream and anything How did you celebrate Christmas? Christmas that you would go to?
of November 1922. My family lived at Idavale in else that had to go by train, he had an old old Christmases were wonderful times. Idavale was Boxing Day was a very big day for us with the
Kyeburn, and at that stage there wasn’t a funny van to the train at Kokonga. the centre for the relatives - the Tregonning’s Waipiata Sports Day, more for amateurs. Oh, it
hospital in Ranfurly so had to travel to Naseby. from Waipiata, the Rutherford’s from Ranfurly, was a wonderful day, the Waipiata people ran it,
It was six and a half miles from our house to and the Crutchley’s from Naseby would often and it ran for many, many years. There would
Tell us about growing up in the Maniototo. school. It took us a full hour to get there with come, as well as odd friends, and sometimes be two or three local girls who would be
Life was a little bit different back then. I was one Dolly the horse. It sounds ridiculous now, but my aunt and uncle would come through highland dancers. There was athletics - like
of six children. I was the tender age of twelve the greatest thrill was for us was to be allowed Danseys Pass from Tokarahi through to us by running, high jump, broadjump - anyone could
when I left to go to Dunedin to continue to walk to school once in a while. It didn’t seem car. Occasionally it snowed at Christmas to New join in.
schooling - my father didn’t believe in to take much longer, we didn’t have to go on the Year and that sometimes affected them coming
secondary schooling, he never had it, but the road, we could cross the paddocks and go down through. My uncle Russell Tregonning was a New Years Day was the Naseby Sports Day, it
law changed when I was eleven that said you the gully to school. Dear old Mrs Strode lived great one to play rounders with us, all the kids was a bit more professional. We all took part,
couldn’t leave school until you were 13, so I had way down the gully by herself, and when we would play. Uncle Jim from Tokarahi would do but my brother stood out, he did very well with
to go. I came back for holidays, you couldn’t get passed her in the morning she would think that lolly scrambles for us. running and jumping and had lots of trophies to
home during the term or long weekends, only we would be coming back at night, and when show for it. I hear they still hold it. It was
during the school holidays because of the train we came back after school she would be out My mother used to cook three roast geese, a wonderful in our day - it was bigger than the
timetable. there with a plate of scones with jam and ham, and the first lamb for the season, so we Waipiata one with all of the campers joining in
cream. One of my most prominent memories is always had three meats. We had a big coal too. It was a busy time on the farm over the
We lived at Idavale, and my parents bought a Mrs Strode coming out to meet us with these. range that was always polished and shiny. The summer holidays, there was hay to be
run up the Mount Ida Range. Oh, it was first peas and new season potatoes too. I harvested and stacked, lambs to be drafted,
excellent, we loved going up there. We would At Kyeburn School we would finish up our remember with the peas, ours at home were cows to be milked, so we didn’t really go
take picnics, walk up the mountains, and catch school work in late November and then work on not usually ready, but the Chapman’s used to anywhere else. I’m sure it is still like that now!
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A&P Show Sarah Paterson What’s on at the Library
The Horticultural and Industrial Division Here’s what’s on at Maniototo Library over the
committee have been busy preparing the festive season:
schedule for the Maniototo A&P Show being
held on Wednesday, 18 February 2021. Our Maniototo Library Christmas Holiday
theme for this coming year is based on our NZ Programme
'Kiwiana' bubble. The schedule is full of all things Tuesday, 22 December 2020, from 1.30-3pm.
Kiwi including floral art using Crown Lynn china, This includes a visit from Santa! Bookings are
decorated gumboots, and bacon and egg pies. encouraged.
The popular Knitting for Babies at Queen Mary
Ward in Dunedin Hospital section is back so keep Maniototo Library Summer Reading
those needles clicking - this time it's singlet, Challenge
Getting a little altitude
Capture the Moment Janyne Fletcher
Getting into the mountains and back country is
booties and a hat in any pattern you choose, but
without a necktie. The feature section this year
01 December 2020 – 30 January 2021.
Open to Under 5’s and Primary School aged
for experts with good hardy 4WD drive vehicles. is Garden Art with a Kiwiana theme. We can't children.
Janyne Fletcher is a professional photographer
But photographing lonely trees, old huts, and wait to see what you clever people come up with!
specialising in landscape and fine art photography
spectacular mountains can still be a real The brewing section is also back and we are Maniototo Library Book Chat
and will again give readers a few ideas and
adventure by choosing some of our more hoping for some more entries in the Stout and Monday, 14 December at 1.30pm.
inspiration for their own picture taking.
accessible tracks like Poolburn Dam, Danseys Lager class for 2021. We have no shortage of
Pass, the Old Dunstan Track or the track into volunteer judges for this section...
With the weather a little warmer, the evenings
Falls Dam.
drawing out, and hopefully a little time up your FIREWOOD FOR SALE
sleeve, it is a great time to capture images. We have also been busy distributing sunflower
Home and local holiday hot spots Dry Old Man Pine $90/m3
Summer Holidays are just around the corner so seeds to primary aged children, donated by
Whether it is jumping off the rocks at the Wholesale Seeds. Maybe a few of these will Free delivery in the Maniototo area
I thought now would be a perfect time to share
Sowburn swimming hole, splashing around in make their way to display on show day in the
my Top Five Favourite Places to get great photos Also available next winter
the Naseby Swimming Dam or opening that Children’s Flower section?
in the Maniototo. Bluegum $100/m3 - Pine $75/m3
special present on Christmas Day, have your
camera or phone handy. Catching these summer Phone or text Ken - 027 295 4875
History in Naseby
moments are fun to look back on and could well
Take a closer look at Naseby. With such a
have special significance to future generations.
concentration of old and interesting buildings it
is worth taking your camera for a walk. Get out
See you in next month’s Positively Maniototo for
of the car and really hone your powers of
more tips, hints, and inspiration.
observation to capture the details left behind by
past generations.
NUWAY FENCING DROPPERS
Sunset from Ridge Road
If you have one, take your tripod to get the best
out of a sunset. A longer exposure time will
sharply catch all the details. A little earlier in the
day, easterly clouds billowing over the Kakanui - 2020 Winner of the No. 8 Wire sec�on
Mountains is spectacular too. Further towards at the Southern Rural Life Innova�on
Naseby and up onto the beginning of the Mt. Awards at the Southern Field Days The schedule will be available at More than
Buster Road is a great pace to photograph Books from 01 December 2020, so make sure to
- Simple and efficient to use grab your copy. We can also email it. Message us
Mount Kyeburn in all of her different moods.
- Strong, stockproof design at: maniototoshow.industry.hort@gmail.com
Roaming the back roads around Waipiata, - Able to electrify one, all, or any wires
Ranfurly and Patearoa Also, keep an eye on our Facebook page where
The opportunities for big skies and spectacular Get in touch with local inventor, Dave we share hints and news. We will be charging a
lenticular clouds are plenty. Getting off the main Murray, to have a chat or demonstra�on fee of $5 per adult to enter (no matter how many
road means you can slow down, pull over, and entries), payable to the secretary when these are
(03) 444 9934 dropped off at the stadium. Children will still be
compose a great photo. Taking time to observe
the changing light and altering your viewing
027 221 9785 free. Wishing you all a good season for flowers
angle will help too. ngaireanddave@gmail.com and produce - we can't wait to see you on show
day!
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railway has contributed once again – he is made
Tales on the Trail Tania Murphy
out of its scrap metal.
Indoor To Do List
Struck bad weather? Check out these gems that
If you have been along the An Interplanetary Cycle Trail
Central Otago Rail Trail HEAVY EQUIPMENT are great to do rain, hail, or shine.
lately, you may have noticed Explore a one hundred million to one accurate
The Ranfurly Art Deco Gallery welcomes visitors
some new signage relating to scale model of our Solar System. Explore the
vastness of our Solar System as you journey
DIESEL MECHANICS over the Holidays. Open 11am-3pm, 7 days a
various points of interest. week. Donation entry. Large groups or bus tours
through time and space! Models that accurately
Here are some of our local
reflect the size of the Sun, planets and our Moon,
Proud to support the please contact Karen Munro at: 027 454 2021.
points to view.
and the distances between them, have been Have you sat in the make-shift train in the
The Ranfurly Turntable placed along the Trail. The centre of our Solar
community we live in
Ranfurly i-SITE (Ranfurly Railway Station) which
System, the Sun, is located in Ranfurly and each takes you back in time through the history of
With the help of the Department of Conservation
planet’s location is based on its average orbital Ranfurly township? Also, behind the Ranfurly
and the Combined Lions, the OCRT Trust has
(direct) distance from the Sun. Contemplate the Paul Bain Railway Station and the Ranfurly Art Deco Gallery
continued restoring important heritage sites
immensity of space - in relative terms each step 027 253 1137 is the Maniototo Lions Vintage Tractor Museum.
along the Trail. The recently restored Ranfurly
you take is the same as travelling 75,000 paul@mcer.co.nz
Turntable has been added to these points of Maniototo International Curling Rink is open all
kilometres through the Solar System and each www.mcer.co.nz
interest. summer. All ages and stages are invited to have a
revolution of your bike wheel will propel you over
200,000 kilometres. If we slow the speed of light go at curling. Keep an eye out to see if the new
The Ranfurly Turntable was designed for moving
(300,000,000 m/s) by a factor of one hundred summer luge is open!
train engines and is an important part of the
history along the Otago Central Branch Line. million it becomes a leisurely 10.8 kilometres per Naseby Early Settlers Museum is also open
Restoration works were designed to ensure safe hour...you may find yourself time-travelling into during the busier months.
the future as you cycle along.
viewing of the turntables so handrails have been
made higher, and walking/cycling access has had
Ongoing Projects on the Trail
Your local building There are also a couple of Lilliput Libraries in the
area available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. These
non-slip netting installed.
Interpretation Upgrade
supplies specialist are book exchange systems where you can take a
If you are heading south you leave the Maniototo book and return to any Lilliput Library in New
• Hardware • timber • tools • kitchens • bathrooms
and join the Taieri River on its way to the sea. The Stage 1 of what will be a professional new look Zealand (or the world even).
• Prenail frames and trusses • sleep outs • farm sheds
Trail skirts around the sunken depression that along the Trail is complete and includes:
was once the fresh water Lake Taieri – until gold
miners sent their sluicings downriver, the lake - New interpretation panels within the Hyde
silted up and it was eventually drained. The local Station building and at Ngapuna Siding Now offering free Maniototo Support Network
volcanic basalt rock proved to be more useful - Point of interest panels at Idaburn Dam and the delivery to Ranfurly*
than any gold found here. Big blocks of the rock Ranfurly Turntable site
were carted by train to Dunedin for its grand - Providing a photo opportunity at Clyde and
Railway Station, and it was perfect ballast for the Middlemarch so that users can celebrate their
Southern Lakes ITM Alexandra is locally owned
journey with a “before” and “after” image
railway line.
- Stage 2 of the project is now underway and will
and operated and part of the community. So when
you shop with us, you’re not just buying building FOOD DRIVE
Waipiata and the Historic Hamilton’s introduce 12 new points of interest panels and supplies. You’re also helping support your region.
Cemetery exciting interpretation inside the Lauder Station
ITM. Locals Supporting Locals.
Monday 21 December 2020
Building. from 6pm onwards
A railway construction camp was based here, then
Phone Grant or Megan on 03 427 2221 or 027 8270667 We are in need of dona�ons of the following items to
railway “gangers” (workmen) continued to live in Landscape Plans for Station Sites Email: grantp@southernlakesitm.co.nz support those in need in our community:
Waipiata. A rabbit-processing factory provided www.itm.co.nz/southernlakes - Christmas dinner food items
jobs for years until 1930. The railway transported Time has been spent working with communities
to agree on Landscape plans for Station Sites. *conditions apply - unperishable food items
produce to Dunedin. - Christmas gi�s
Work will continue this year including at key sites.
- Vouchers and monetary gi�s are welcome
If you have time to spare, cycle past the former - Meat is also accepted
tuberculosis sanatorium on the hill (now a Rail Tales
religious retreat) and you will come to historic There is ongoing development of a “Rail Tales” Listen out for the Fire Engine - we will be covering all
Hamiltons Cemetery. This is a perfect place to theme. This includes a special logo identifying streets in Ranfurly. Not going to be home? Drop your
look out over the Maniototo and also soak up places along the trail where stories are told, as dona�on to the Four Square or Ranfurly Supermarket.
some history. Hamiltons Diggings once had 4000 well as a website providing pages that users can All dona�ons are distributed through the Maniototo
miners living there. search additional tales and history. Support Network. If you'd like to know more, please
Before you leave town get your photo taken contact Michelle Dowling on 027 371 7446.
http://www.railtales.nz/
beside Waipiata Man at the Station site. The
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When the planets align Maniototo Paint
and Hardware Waipiata Country Hotel
7 Mitchell Street, Ranfurly- (03) 444 9008
Keith, Sheryl and Dean
would like to wish
everyone a very Merry
Christmas and safe and
happy holidays.
Thank you everyone for
your support during the
year, it is very much
appreciated.
During the days leading up to Christmas Day, Summer Hours
Monday – Friday
there is a rare alignment of the planets Jupiter 8.30am – 5pm
and Saturn. They will appear separated by a Saturday
distance less than the width of a full moon, so 9am – 12pm
both planets and some of their moons will be in
the same field of view through a telescope. This is
the closest they have been in our skies since July
1623.
Viewing sessions are being offered from 18 to 27
December 2020, from 9.30-10.30pm. I will run
special tours at reduced rates for this event over
these 10 days: $20 per child (under 16 years,
minimum age 8 years), and $30 per adult. Please
book via my website booking page or mobile
phone as soon as possible as spaces may be
limited. Also, please let me know if transport is
required - a small fee applies. All viewings are
subject to weather conditions. Come and see and
learn about the two gas giants of our solar system
in this once-in-a-lifetime event!
Paul Bishop - Naseby Night Sky Tours
nasebynightskytours.wixsite.com/home
021 234 5044
Ranfurly 11AM START
Christmas Church Services SAVE 6c per LITRE
The Maniototo Presbyterian Church Christmas With your My Challenge Card Waipiata Naseby Rd
Services are: Keep an eye out for our 10c discount days!
Kokonga Service – Sunday, 20 December 2020 at Super Gold card holders get 10c per litre discount.
3pm in the Kokonga Presbyterian Church Also Farmlands card holders get 12c per litre off.
Oturehua Service – Sunday, 20 December 2020 at You'll also earn 1 point for every $1 you spend*, General Entry: $15
7pm in the Oturehua Presbyterian Church which you can redeem for rewards in store.
Naseby Christmas Eve Service – Thursday, 24 * Excluding purchases of cigarettes, Points expire 2 years from the date the relevant Children 10-16: $5
December 2020 at 7pm in the Naseby Presbyterian points were awarded. Full terms and conditions available at www.mychallenge.co.nz.
Church.
Children under 10: Free
Workshop Family Pass: $30
Normal Presbyterian Sunday Services will be at WOF’s, auto-electrical, scanning,
10am in the Ranfurly Presbyterian Church on 20 tyres, servicing and repairs. ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE
December and 27 December 2020. STRICTLY NO BYO
(03) 444 9011 WHOLE FAMILY!
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suggests people are looking around and trying Local resident Amie Pont (Otago Regional Field amongst trees beside the river.
Exploring Maniototo new things. That may help redistribute tourism Advisor for the Walking Access Commission Ara
Explore the Otago Central Rail Trail and, along
around regions and away from some of those Hīkoi Aotearoa) shares some suggestions for
the way, you’ll be taken on a tour of the solar
heavily used iconic tourism sites. enjoying the outdoors this Summer as well as a
system!
few indoor extras for those (fingers crossed) rainy
Walking Access Commission Ara Hīkoi Aotearoa
days.
makes sure New Zealand’s natural playground
remains easy to access and free for everyone. So, where are some great places to check out
NZWAC are the government agency that: locally?
- works with communities to create and tend to The Sowburn Walkway follows the creek from the
tracks and trails. We care for our land and the Patearoa town centre to the foothills of the Rock
people who live, work and play on it; and Pillar Range. Along the way there are historic
- protects public access to the outdoors for points of interest as well as restful water scenes
everyone in New Zealand, from walkers to and expansive landscape views.
mountain bikers, anglers to horse riders,
It comes to no surprise that New Zealanders are landholders to trail runners and beyond; and
exploring our outdoors in greater numbers than - provides leadership on outdoor access issues
before the COVID-19 pandemic. More than ever, and administers a national strategy on outdoor
we have such a great opportunity to explore our access, including tracks and trails. We map
back yard in so much more detail. How lucky are outdoor access, provide information to the public,
we that we can! promote responsible conduct, help to resolve
disputes and negotiate new access.
A recent study by Lincoln University says we are
only beginning to understand the implications of With a team in Wellington and a national network
this change to tourism and travel. Alongside the of regional field advisors, NZWAC’s powers and
significant losses and challenges, there may also duties come from the Walking Access Act 2008 and
be opportunities. are governed by an independent board.
The survey confirms walking is a significant part of
Oteake Conservation Park is a vast section of
New Zealanders’ outdoor recreation. Outdoor
nearly 65,000 hectares of high-country land
walking and short walks were the top two
between Omarama and Naseby. Included are the
surveyed outdoor recreation activities. During Naseby Forest has some of the best mountain
St Bathans, Ewe, Hawkdun, Ida and St Mary
lockdown the longer walks dropped off but short biking access around. Please remember this is a
Ranges. There is so much to explore so head into
walks rose in popularity. Trail running and multi-use forest though, so look out for fellow
your nearest i-SITE or google ‘Oteake Conservation
mountain biking were also popular. Post walkers, runners and horse riders.
Park’ and download the brochure. Always be
lockdown, longer walks returned to its top spot
prepared and keep an eye out for weather For more information on the above please contact
while the other three activities retained their
changes and alerts. Naseby Information Centre, or Ranfurly i-site can
popularity.
help with details and maps. Thank you to Jan
Over three-quarters of people surveyed say they MacKenzie Photography (027 268 2286) for the use
have visited a new place specifically for outdoor of her images. For more information on NZWAC
recreation since the lockdown ended. This please don’t hesitate to call Amie at 027 264 3766.
Check out their WAMS (Walking Access
Management) website: walkingaccess.govt.nz and In case of emergency
explore MAP MY ADVENTURE which allows you to This is where community defibrillators are located
create your perfect outdoor excursion (we’re around the Maniototo:
working on adding some more local ones) and also
• The Ranfurly Hotel
our many other maps which uses data from
ourselves, LINZ, DOC, regional government, Fish & • Maniototo Ambulance Station
Game etc. These show all types of public access • Ranfurly Fire Station
and can assist in many ways. • Maniototo Four Square
An example of a NZWAC WAMS map which can use Golden Progress Mine is a short walk just out of
• Waipiata Country Hotel
topo and imagery layers at the same time. A Oturehua (Reef Road) and takes you to an old
couple of examples - purple indicates publicly poppet head, tailings, a small stone hut and a dam. • Patearoa Presbyterian Church Foyer
accessible ULR (Unformed Legal Roads) and The newly established Oturehua Walkway is also • Gilchrist's Oturehua Store
recreation reserve (dark green). looking great alongside a well-mowed track • Naseby StoreNASEBY SUMMER LUGE Eric Swinbourn RECYCLING RESET
This story began about nine years ago when the From 01 December 2020, CODC will be
remains of the Queenstown Cresta Run was changing the types of plastics accepted in
purchased and transported to Naseby and yellow kerbside bins to ones that can be
gifted to the community. It was originally recycled onshore in New Zealand.
Not just a campground! envisaged that one of the existing entities at the
Open all year with a range of accommoda�on to suit Only plastics 2 and 5, and clear plastic 1 bottles,
Channel Road ice complex would project
everyone, including two and three bedroom co�ages, cabins, will be accepted for recycling. This includes
manage the construction of the Luge. However
powered, non-powered and self-contained sites. material collected in the yellow kerbside bins,
Check out our website for more details and specials! this proved a step too far so about four years
recycling drop-off points, or through
www.nasebyHP.nz or phone (03) 444 9904 ago Naseby Vision set up a separate committee
commercial collections.
to progress the project. About a year later the
25 Charlemont St, Ranfurly Naseby Summer Luge Trust was registered as a Plastic packaging with the numbers 3, 4, 6, and
(03) 444 9111 charitable trust and fundraising could begin. 7 will no longer be accepted for recycling in the
Open Monday - Friday from 9am to 5pm
Closed on public holidays The timing unfortunately coincided with the yellow kerbside bins. All other items made of
need for the wider community to raise funds for number 1 plastic, other than clear bottles, will
a new hospital so our efforts were largely not be acceptable for recycling. This includes
focussed out of the immediate area. bottles made out of coloured plastic, meat
Hayfever remedies and sunscreens trays, punnets, and biscuit trays.
in store now.
By late 2019 the Trust had raised our expected
budget through grants and donations, and To check if an item is recyclable or not, look for
construction could commence. Site preparation the number in the triangle – it’s usually on the
began but Level 4 lockdown arrived and bottom of the bottle or container, but
brought everything to a halt. Finally when occasionally you’ll find it on the side.
winter was over we were able to get the
construction underway. The luge track is being Cardboard pizza boxes will also no longer be
More Than Books built alongside the existing Ice Luge, starting accepted for recycling in your yellow bin.
19 Charlemont St, Ranfurly (03) 444 9007 and finishing in close proximity to the Ice Luge Please read more about the changes in the
track. Over the last six weeks there have been latest news item at: www.codc.govt.nz/reset-
several working bees and to date the storage recycling
container has been positioned and painted, the
starting deck built, the support structure for the
first straight built, and the first 40+ meters of
track installed.
We wish you a Merry
Christmas and a
prosperous New Year,
from the team at More
Than Books.
This is all exciting progress, but there is still a
long way to go and there will be many more
working bees. We are all hopeful of having a
usable luge track this summer and are positive
this will be an asset to the district.
20 21Pony Club Prowess
Maniototo has been flourishing this season with
lots of younger members joining the club ready for
Christmas
Messages
an exciting season ahead. We have had five
children successfully pass their D Plus Certificates
so far this season. They are Sam Roxburgh,
Phoebe Hore, Pip Tucker, Sophie Small and Ruby
Hore. We also have riders working towards their
lead rein achievement certificates right up to C From the Mayor From Our Councillor
plus and also have a senior rider working on their
2020 has been a year like no other; a tough year Hi everyone, this has been a very testing year for
bronze equine skills certificate.
full of unforeseen challenges that has left future everyone, dealing with lock downs, elections and
waters difficult to chart. We could be excused for new rules, laws and uncertainty that we all have to
looking back on the year and thinking about how deal with in this ever changing world.
much things have changed with significant regret,
Council challenges keep rolling in – mainly related
but for me, I am looking back at this strangest of
to water reforms in both urban and rural, and
years differently. My sharpest memory of the past
understanding the new laws and formats is
thanks to our wonderful and experienced team of year is sitting in the Emergency Operations Centre
interesting and very challenging. We have a great
coaches Lisa Fridd (Head Coach), Joan Cavanagh, a couple of days before lockdown when the call
team at our Council and together we try to make
Leora Werner, Kelly Heckler, Vicky Roberts, came to secure a coolstore for the bodies that
sense of all this and our aim is to make a minimum
Vanessa O'Donnell and Kate Dodd. We would like were expected to come from the pandemic in
impact to all ratepayers.
to wish everyone in the Maniototo community a Central Otago, primarily due to our more
Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year. advanced demographic. To sit here now at the end Christmas is around the corner and I wish you all a
of the year in the knowledge that we lost none of very Merry and Relaxed Christmas and remember
Lisa Fridd, Head Coach, and Harriet Cameron, our community to a virus that has ravaged the to take time out for yourself and family.
Maniototo Pony Club President. world fills me with a deep sense of gratitude. I
We sent two teams of riders down to the Otago think a reminder of how lucky we have been and of Stu Duncan
Southland Show Jumping Champs where they all how we need to maintain vigilance, especially
Maniototo Ward Councillor
had a wonderful time gaining experience and through using the tracer app, is always timely.
achieving personal goals. A very special thank you
There is much to look forward to in the year ahead.
to our very experienced and knowledgeable coach
Kelly Heckler who coached the two teams. We are
It is going to be challenging, but we are better From The Maniototo Community
very fortunate to have a great group of very
placed than most in the world to face those
challenges. Central Otago has benefited greatly
Board
supportive parents and would also like to thank
from the surge in domestic tourism following On behalf of Sue, Mark, Duncan and myself as
the local businesses and individuals that have
happily donated time and help to ensure our pony
Loan Worker - Alexandra lockdown and I was told recently that 700,000 members of the Maniototo Community Board, I
Australians have expressed their desire to travel would like to wish everyone a merry Christmas and
club is always improving as an asset to our country • Full-�me fixed-term posi�on happy New Year, hoping of course for a better one
overseas within six months of borders opening.
community.
(Feb 2021-June 2022) Many of them will come to the safety of New than the one we are leaving.
Zealand, and I anticipate the Rail Trail will be a big
• Full training provided We would like to thank all of the Maniototo
attraction. Produce from the land is predicted to
community for their efforts during the lockdown
Visit www.psotago.org.nz/jobs to view remain strong with the rest of the world still
period which was a very trying exercise. To all
needing to eat, although obviously the coarse wool
full job details and to apply online. those people that gave their time and efforts freely
price is a significant concern.
in helping those people that needed assistance,
Contact Melanie Aicken on 021 242 All in all I have always said being born in this part and to the workers that kept essential services
3215 for enquiries. of the world was like winning the Lotto of life, but I flowing it was certainly something for all that
believe in 2020 New Zealanders hit the Powerball involved to be proud of.
our services
too with the prize pool being bigger the further
Once again thank you and we will see you all in the
South you go.
new year.
I wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas and a
Rob Hazlett
brilliant 2021.
Chairperson
Our coaches also volunteer their time and our
children have grown in confidence and skill and psotago.org.nz/jobs Tim Cadogan
flourished under their guidance. We owe a huge CODC Mayor
22 23PINK RIBBON DAY
A big thank you to the Waipiata Hotel and
Ranfurly Hotel for letting us hold raffle nights, and
to More Than Books for allowing a stall outside
their shop. We would also like to thank the golf
and bowling ladies for their generosity.
Thanks also goes to Phil Dowling, Willie Dowling
and Bill Carson for meat for raffles, and Mike
Duncan at the Omakau Abattoir for processing
and packing the meat. Alison Duncan, Margaret
Hore, Joan Levido and Judy Hore for multi draw BIKES FOR SALE
raffles. Thanks also to the volunteers who helped
Big Sky Bike Adventures have a number of bikes
on the day, we couldn't have done it without you.
which are surplus to our requirements including
Results this 250w eBike. It's had only minimal use and is
in excellent condition and you can treat yourself
99
Raffle - multi draw
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is hundreds less than comparable models.
$
Goodies Hamper - Susan Pike
Laundey Package - Carol McKenzie
Games Package - Francie Morrow
Towels - Nicole Dowling / MONTH*
Crochet Rug - Pattie O’Malley
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24 25summer and will possibly soon see a closed fire
A message from Jaco FIRST AID KITS Volunteer Fire Brigades season as our drought code increases.
The Maniototo
can be a hot Our Ranfurly and Naseby brigades have had a
An update on our member situation: Naseby
place over the quiet couple of months for calls, however we
has welcomed three new recruits and Ranfurly
summer - make have all been busy with training days. We
one new member which is great heading into
sure if you are appreciated the community's support at the
the summer season. Ranfurly still has three
riding the Rail recent house burn and many of our members
positions that can be filled by anyone
Trail to carry updated their skills in fire behaviour and
interested in joining our essential service.
plenty of water working in smoke.
It is only a few weeks away from the start of the with you, food,
holiday period and I thought it would be a good and medication. Our rural brigade members have been training
time to send out a reminder about keeping We have a great selection of First Aid Kits to in the Naseby forest and also in the Ida Valley
ourselves safe on the roads and around home. purchase through Maniototo St John which make ensuring they are prepared for any fire
for thoughtful and practical Christmas gifts, emergencies around our community. This is a
Alcohol and driving especially for those who can be tricky to buy for. good time to remind our community that there
The start of the holiday period also means the are times when areas are restricted or closed
end of the working year for some and with that From the Personal Kit, (the perfect size to carry on due to high fire danger; this is to keep both you
social events like Christmas parties and work the Rail Trail, tramping, hunting, fishing or and our district safe from fires. We only need to
functions. A timely reminder that there should mountain biking) right through to comprehensive recall what occurred in Ohau Village to be
be no reason for you to drive if you think you Workplace Kits. It is worth remembering the First reminded of our vulnerability in hot Central
had too much to drink. Aid Kit you have left at home won’t be much help summers.
in the car, the camp site, or your boat! This is also
a great time to take stock of your current kits and
All the licensed premises in the Maniototo area A checklist for rural community residents:
replace any expired or used items.
should have a courtesy coach available. If you - Check your water source for fire fighting
are not sure whether you have had too much Please contact Janet Steele at: - Ensure your driveways are clear for fire trucks
alcohol to drive, be safe and take the courtesy riverbank55@scorch.co.nz or 027 539 3355 for to access your property
coach home or arrange to be picked up. more information. - Keep long grass/scrub cut down around
buildings
Suspicious behaviour - Be vigilant about bird nests in vehicles before
During this time there is also an influx of you start them
holiday makers in the Maniototo area. Be
vigilant and look out for any suspicious activity A reminder to everyone that we are in a By the time this goes to print a special award
or vehicles in the area, especially if you know restricted fire season which means you are night for Greg Baddock (above) will have been
someone is away. Remove keys from vehicles required to have a permit to light any fire; this held by the Brigade, his family and friends to
and lock houses and outbuildings. includes outdoor fires for cooking, and celebrate his 25 years service to the Ranfurly
braziers. Go onto the website to “Check It’s Brigade and the Maniototo community. Greg
If you see anything or anyone suspicious, get a Alright To Light” if you are unsure or require a has well earned a night of celebration and the
description of the person or the registration of permit. We know this is going to be a long dry UFBA Gold Star.
the vehicle and pass it on to me.
Vehicles doing burnouts
I have noticed a big increase of skid marks and
tyre marks around the Maniototo area as a
result of someone doing burnouts or
“wheelies”. If you see or hear anyone doing
these around the district, please let me know. It
would be beneficial if you can get a description
of the vehicle and even better if you can get a Auto Super Shoppes Ranfurly are proud stockists
registration. of Husqvarna and Lawnmaster products.
We have mowers, blowers, trimmers, pressure washers
In an emergency, call 111. For non urgent and chainsaws in stock for all your garden care needs.
matters, please call 105. Stay safe out there
and have a great Christmas and New Year. Call in for a chat, or phone Richard on
(03) 444 9365 or 021 324 671
50 Charlemont St, Ranfurly
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