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November 2020
From the top of Rough Ridge. Credit: Emma Crutchley. Want your photo here? Send us your high resolution colour photo to positivelymaniototo@gmail.com
mostly from the Presbytarian Church, formed the
FARMERS FIND HELP AMONGST HARDSHIP Trust and employed Mrs Bev McCaw - Richie’s
aunty - to call on people and help them through.
Positively Maniototo caught up with Otago Rural
The concept worked - to the point where there are
Support Trust coordinator Lindsay Purvis to discuss
now 14 different trusts throughout New Zealand,
current issues affecting farmers in Central Otago,
each with its own Chair set of Trustees and
along with what resources are available to help them
autonomy.
through the rest of this difficult year and the summer
season ahead.
What services do they offer, and how does someone
know whether they fit the criteria for assistance?
Who is Otago Rural Support Trust?
The services we offer are as wide and varied as the
Otago RST was founded back in the 1980s when
problems out there. I have been involved with
farming was really tough and people were literally
financial hardship, farm succession, mental illness,
walking off [their farms]. A group of concerned
suicide, and forced farm sales just to name a few.
farmers got together and raised some money,
Everyone who is farming at whatever level through droughts and know how easy it is to start
qualifies for assistance. thinking it is something you’ve done wrong and
that the neighbour’s stock looks better than yours
How does someone access assistance or get the ball which is not necessarily the case. It’s important to
rolling so-to-speak? stay connected with your family, friends,
Our referrals come from many different sources, neighbours and community. It is also very
rural professionals, family members, neighbours, important to stay connected with your financiers
Not just a campground!
police, and the church have all made referrals in and plan ahead early. Open all year with a range of accommoda�on to suit
the past. The easiest way for someone to make a everyone, including two and three bedroom co�ages, cabins,
referral is to ring 0800 787 254 which will put you Do you have any tips or tricks for managing the stress powered, non-powered and self-contained sites.
in touch with our administrator in complete that farmers here may be feeling overwhelmed with, Check out our website for more details and specials!
confidentiality. Mental illness is just that - an illness, and not please? www.nasebyHP.nz or phone (03) 444 9904
something that should be hidden under the table. Stay connected. Join the Lions Club or a golf club
What types of situations have you found are most You cannot put a bandage on this illness so the and take some time off the farm, even if it’s a day
affecting the Otago rural sector? only way to beat it is by communication and the away with the family to go somewhere and have
The situations affecting Otago farmers are quite right treatment. lunch, and maybe visit friends, but get off the
varied depending on what type of farming farm.
someone is involved in, but the dry conditions are What are you seeing people do to try and cope in
starting to take a toll on some and the fresh water/ these situations, and what advice would you offer if
wintering regulations looming are a big talking someone has reached the edge of the cliff?
point at the moment. There is a lot more awareness today about mental
health with lots more TV time and community
Have there been more farmers seeking help this year collectives engaging motivational speakers along
compared with previous seasons? with social gatherings to heighten awareness. WORLD KINDNESS DAY
No, it seems to be pretty much the same, however Inspirational people like Sir John Kirwan and Lance World Kindness Day is on Friday, 13 November
as we heighten our exposure (which we are Burdett are doing a marvellous job of getting the 2020. Check out these ways to make a little
grateful to you for giving us) we naturally get more, message out there. difference every day.
and that’s a good thing, so thank you.
Specific to the Maniototo, there are people who have
What type of situations can be a trigger for someone sizeable farms already concerned about a summer
recognising they need to seek help? drought in the next few months coupled with the new
Things like losing interest in the farm, or seeing water regulations that are being proposed - what can
your stock slipping backwards. Tiredness and you say or do in your capacity as a facilitator who
irritability can be signs of stress taking hold. Often helps farmers that may ease that sense of doom or
a partner will see the changes first but the signs give them some hope for the season ahead?
can be as varied as the problems are.
The drought is biting across many regions and I
Do you think there needs to be a change in the 'she'll have helped organise two ‘drought shouts’ where
be right' or 'chin up, just get on with it' type we have some speakers, then stay for a beer and
mentalities that the farming lifestyle seems to be a bite. The important message with these
entrenched with? meetings is getting out there and learning that you
Yes, any change in that direction would be great. are not alone with this thing. I have farmed
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Positively maniototo online Fire Training Exercise
Did you know you can read Positively Maniototo
Fire and Emergency NZ conducted a live fire
online at www.maniototo.co.nz - head online
training exercise at 47 Bute Street Ranfurly, on
and check it out! You’ll find it under the
Saturday 17 October 2020.
‘Contacts and Links’ page. We have a Facebook
page as well - like us to keep up to date with
Firefighting personnel from around the region
what’s happening in the area.
attended, and had the chance to practise using
breathing apparatus along with other emergency
Windy Weather Cam equipment pertinent to the emergency service.
Did you know we have a weather camera Onlookers were surprised at the speed the fire
located here in the Maniototo that streams the moved through the house once it was set alight.
past 24 hour’s atmospheric conditions? If you
type www.windy.com into your browser it will Thanks to Dean Baddock for supplying these
automatically locate your position and you can photos of the day’s event.
click to view the camera, located in the Danseys
Pass looking South West.
I would like to nominate John & Helen Hellier
from Gilchrists Store in Oturehua for the
outstanding job they did over the lock down
period, going above and beyond to deliver mail,
freight, bread, milk and groceries to people
throughout our community. They kept our
community safe from needing to travel and went
the extra mile to order in and deliver everything
I-Site Reopens people needed.
After closing over winter, our local i-Site has It really is a timely reminder to us all to shop
reopened. The Ranfurly i-SITE Visitor Centre is locally and to use the services that are already in
part of New Zealand's official nationwide Visitor existence, this really proved the case over
Information Network. Pop in and see Shirley lockdown and I am so grateful they were there for
and the team Thursday to Sunday, 9.00am to all of us!
5.00pm, for local advice and tips.
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Celebrating Champions
Recently the Maniototo International Curling
Healthcare in the Maniototo Rink held two NZ Curling events - in
September we held the NZ Mixed Doubles
and the NZ Secondary Schools competitions.
Have less of:
From the Pharmacy Both well attended events with some of the
• Red meat, seafood, and liver play live streamed!
Gout is a form of arthritis, which causes sudden
• Takeaways October kept us busy with the school holidays
attacks of pain in a joint, starting with the big
• Beer, RTDs, and other alcohol
toe or another part of the foot. and a seemingly ever increasing domestic
• Try to cut out sugary drinks such as energy
travel market – many people were meant to be
drinks, ordinary soft drinks, orange juice
Within a day there is severe pain and swelling of
and powdered drinks. in Europe or somewhere overseas, but said
the joint and the skin over the joint may also they were enjoying their NZ travels just as
become red and shiny. Other joints can be much if not better!
Treatment
affected such as the knees, wrist, and fingers.
Medicines keep the levels of uric acid down and We still have some vacancies for Ice Hosts –
We held our annual Kiwisport Schools over the summer season – so if interested just
they need to be taken every day, even if you are tournament in October with the Novice
Causes give us a call on (03) 444 9878 or pop in and
having a gout attack. Common uric acid section won by St John A and the intermediate
Gout is caused by having too much of a see us.
medicines are allopurinol and probenecid.
chemical called uric acid in your joints. Your section won by Maniototo Area School 1. A
You may be more prone to gout when you start
body makes uric acid when you eat food. It is
these medications because your body is getting
great event with 6 teams entered in each
normal to have some uric acid in your body and section.
rid of the excess uric acid.
most people get rid of uric acid through their
urine.
During an attack there are medicines to reduce
the pain. Anti-inflammatory medicines such as
Most of the uric acid build up is because the
diclofenac and naproxen, oral steroids and a
body cannot get rid of uric acid properly
medicine called colchicine can be taken short
because of genetic factors with the incidence of
term for pain.
gout tending to run in families. The rate is also
high for Maori and Pacific men. People who are
Pop in and have a chat to Alan about starting
overweight are prone to gout, and it can be a
medicine, and what to do if an attack occurs.
sign of chronic kidney disease, heart disease
Discuss the benefits and side effects, and make
and diabetes.
sure you know what to do if you get side effects.
Some uric acid
build up is
caused by
certain foods
and drink. Healthcare Directory
Maintaining a
healthy diet IN AN EMERGENCY, CALL 111
and reducing
Ranfurly Medical Centre............(03) 444 1073
weight by
staying active Maniototo Health Services........(03) 444 9420
goes some
way to Maniototo Pharmacy.................(03) 444 9111
reducing the
symptoms. Peter Dick Optometrist.............(03) 444 9111
Tips for healthy eating with gout Alice Lindemann Hearing..........0800 727 484
Have the same or more of: Central Dental............................(03) 448 8159
• Vegetables and some fruit Lisa Denny Physiotherapist......(03) 448 6688
• Wholegrain bread Rail trail season is well underway and will be a
Healthline....................................0800 611 116
• Low fat yoghurt and cheese such as Edam
big season with March and April 2021 being
• Chicken and white fish Free call or text 1737 any time to talk to a
• Water, coffee and tea, diet soft drinks, lite
pretty much re-booked from 2020’s messy
trained counsellor Covid-19 season.
blue and green milk
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Framing the Future Next year Council will be consulting on the
Long-term Plan 2021-2031 and the community
well-beings will be front and centre, so
photographic entries are invited in four
categories:
• Social Well-being
• Economic Well-being
• Environmental Well-being
MAS UPDATE • Cultural Well-being
Head to www.codc.govt.nz/framing-our-future
Another busy month has flown by at Maniototo to upload your image along with your contact
Area School. Firstly, congratulations to Year 13 details and a 50-word (max) description
student Sam Flanagan who has received an explaining your photo entry and how it fits the
Otago University Performance Entrance category. Please read the competition Terms &
scholarship in recognition of his success in Conditions and then get clicking!
natural luge. This is a great achievement and is
worth $16,000 towards tertiary study at They say a picture paints a thousand words. Submit your photo(s) by 20 November 2020.
university. Sam also recently received his St Central Otago District Council wants to 'hear'
John Grand Prior award, the highest at the your thoughts through photos.
organisation.
Grab your camera or your smartphone and
capture what you love about Central Otago
A big congratulations to our 2020 Mana Currently we have the Year 12 and 13 students and our lifestyle here.
Pounamu Young Achievers’ Award Recipients: away on a tramp at Stewart Island, and Year 11
Tuakan - Willam Becker, and Teina - Kassidy students enjoying some local scenery on the Capture the spaces, the moments and the
Pont. Central Otago Rail Trail. We look forward to activities that contribute to your well-being.
reporting about how they got on next month. And be sure to include people in the picture
We also have Peter Cheesmur competing in the too – our faces, our spaces.
The Awards are a Kai Tahu initiative supported regional finals for Young Enterprise after
by Ka Papatipu Runaka Ki Araiteuru, the making the top six in Otago. Council will be selecting the best of these to
University of Otago, the Otago Polytechnic, Te illustrate its Long-term Plan documents with
Runanga o Ngai Tahu, and the Ministry of images of and by our community.
Education. The awards celebrate the success The building of our new school continues at
and achievement of rakatahi Maori, encourages pace and we are excited to see progress made
each day. Along with this, four stand-out images, one to
participation in tertiary study, identifies
leadership potential and provides positive role
represent each of the community well-beings
(outlined below), will be enlarged and framed OP SHOP Donations 2020
models to rakatahi Maori. Well done to these to grace the wall outside Ngā Hau e Whā,
two students. Council’s main meeting room in Alexandra.
The Ranfurly
And no, it’s not just about the glory of having Catholic Women’s
Over the holidays National Secondary Schools’ your shot in our publication or permanently
Curling Championships were held at Naseby Fellowship wishes to
exhibited in the William Fraser Building thank everyone who
and we are proud to report the senior boys’ Council HQ … there’s prizes up for grabs too,
team of William Becker, Sam Flanagan, Peter including the chance to pay it forward to a continues to support
Cheesmur, and Dylan Connell were gold medal community group! our Op Shop.
winners. The junior boys’ team of Case
Macdonald, Troy Elliott, Ryan Shead, and Zac PRIZES: Donations this year
MacKenzie came fourth. The senior girls team
of Zoe Harman, Anna Stuart, Zona Howell, include:
Rangatahi prize (open to youth 12-24 years of Australian Fires $1000
Olivia Russell, and Aaliyah Watson gained a age) – $100 Prezzy card
silver medal after a very nail biting final. Maniototo Hospital $6000
Well-being category winners – x4 winners will St John’s Ambulance $2000
each receive a $50 Prezzy card, plus we’ll be Otago Rescue Helicopter $2000
asking the winners to nominate a local Dunedin Foodbank $1000
community group or organisation for a
Open to all, you don't need to be enrolled. morning tea shout. Otago Hospice $1000
Parents with children of any age welcome. Daffodil Day $1000
Wednesdays, Term 4 Interested? Please read on. Maniototo Support Network $300
10 - 11.30am Here’s a bit more background before you get Red Cross $100
snapping. Due to a change in legislation, Burn Radio $100
MANIOTOTO councils are now charged with promoting
We are open from 10am to 4pm Wednesdays and
community well-being. This means that CODC,
as your local authority, is responsible for Fridays. Come in for a gander, you’ll never know
email us maniototo@kidsfirst.org.nz promoting the social, economic, what treasures you might find.
drop in at 28 Welles St, Ranfurly environmental and cultural well-being of our
or phone 03 444 9310 communities. Trish Hore ~ Treasurer
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students/rakatahi, schools, kura, local rūnaka,
Science Into Action or business, industry, environmental, or
Maniototo Maggettes Magic
Have a science idea cultural organisations, as long as they are The year was 1999. We were singing along to
that will help your Otago-based. Britney and Christina; Helen Clark became the
community? Talk to first female elected Prime Minister in New
If you have an idea, please email Dr Concannon
us! Zealand; and we learnt about Neo and The
at claire.concannon@otagomuseum.nz
Matrix. Meanwhile in the Maniototo, a group of
If you have a great
For more information, please see young ladies from Maniototo Area School
idea for a science
http://scienceintoaction.nz headed to Invercargill and took the win at the
project that will help
South Island Secondary Schools tournament.
answer a community
question, the Otago-
based Participatory Science Platform (PSP)
would love you to get in touch. Otago PSP has
funding available for projects that will enable HEAVY EQUIPMENT MAS Young Masters after a great last game
community groups and researchers to work
together on locally relevant research projects. DIESEL MECHANICS
They encourage you to get in touch even if you
only have a preliminary idea, as Otago PSP can Proud to support the
connect you with scientists and supply seed
funding (up to $2000) to help develop your idea community we live in
into a funding application for a full project.
Each project can request up to $20,000 to
undertake research and to share the knowledge Paul Bain
gained with the community. It can be used to 027 253 1137
cover costs associated with travel, meetings, paul@mcer.co.nz
research tools, teachers’ or experts’ time, and www.mcer.co.nz
other related expenses.
The original line up of the MAS Young Masters
Previously funded PSP projects have been
During October, all but two of the original team,
diverse. Community groups, both rural and The Maniototo Maggettes snag victory!
plus a few much needed extras, got together to
urban, have investigated how land use, water
compete at the South Island Masters Games in A member of the Maggettes commented that
quality, and biodiversity contribute to the
Timaru for a weekend. they played four games in their grade. The
health of their areas. School children have
caliber of teams meant they had to play hard,
monitored eel numbers or peer tested for eye After a mixture of wins and losses, liniment and
leaving the team with sore bodies and a few
sight, and others have researched air pollution strapping tape, stretches and ice packs, there
injuries, and making the final against Southland
and how to keep homes warm and dry. were high fives all round when the MAS Young
provided the team with motivation to dig deep
Masters had a stunning last game finishing fifth
Dr Claire Concannon, Otago PSP coordinator and come out victorious. The team are proud of
overall - while the Maggettes came home
says, “The great thing about this fund is that their achievement and look forward to many
sporting gold!
communities can investigate and solve more!
problems that are pertinent to them, whether
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that is soil quality, healthy living, or how climate
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that beginner photographers learn about as it
Capture the Moment Janyne Fletcher
can help you create well balanced and
interesting shots. The basic principle behind the
Janyne Fletcher is a professional photographer
rule of thirds is to imagine breaking an image
specialising in landscape and fine art photography.
WINTER IS A GREAT TIME TO SWITCH TO She is a Grand Master of the NZ Institute of
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vertically) so that you have 9 parts as above.
Professional Photography and is the owner of a
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With this grid in mind the ‘rule of thirds’ now
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Not only this – but it also gives you four ‘lines’
Unifone’s broadband services are now available in the Omakau, Becks, Thank you to Positively Maniototo for the
that are useful positions for elements in your
Lauder and Matakanui areas, right through to Springvale. opportunity to share some of my thoughts on
photo. The theory is that if you place points of
photography. I love landscape and creative
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Have a look online at which plan might and adaptable when providing you photography and enjoy sharing my vision of our
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for people with simple internet needs, with phone lines, broadband and you enjoy taking pictures and capturing
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right through to plans that will suit the data networking around your farm or moments for posterity? If so, read on and I hope
usually go to one of the intersection points most
most demanding of power users. Best of business or linking your business to just my words will encourage you further.
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Just remember rules are meant to be broken and
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ignoring this one doesn’t mean your images are
dealing with an Otago owned and you thought about taking it a step further?
necessarily unbalanced or uninteresting.
We own the broadband infrastructure operated company that puts customer Maybe showing friends and relatives, sharing on
However, I believe that if you are going to break
we use to deliver service which means satisfaction at the heart of everything your favourite social media, making a few prints
a rule you should learn it first. Which will mean
we can be more innovative, flexible we do. or even entering a local competition? I have
breaking it is all the more effective!
really enjoyed judging the photography section
at the Maniototo A&P show over the last few
See you in next month's Positively Maniototo for
years. Could this be a goal for sharing your
more tips, hints and inspiration.
photography? Showing your work can be scary
but also pay off in lifting your skills as a
photographer.
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HAY • Be reassured,
knowing your
future is secure.
• Clear financial advice
• Goal-based investment advice
• Second opinion review of existing investments
• Author of ‘Life after Farming’
If you are approaching a turning point in your life
such as retiring off the farm or selling a business,
talk to Rhodes Donald.
Thoughts From The Tailing Pen
With tailing well
underway in the
Maniototo
thought now was
a good time to
share
Regulations
specifically
we
some
changes that have
occurred in the
Animal Welfare
with
regard to Surgical
and Painful
in a criminal conviction and a fine of up to $1,500
for an individual or $15,000 for a body corporate.
We would hate to see any of our local farmers or
contractors suffer at the expense of this new
regulation, so please be mindful of it coming into
place from May 2021. If you have any further
questions our friendly team at VetEnt Ranfurly are
always here for a chat - give us a call at (03) 444
9615.
Rhodes has wide experience in the financial
procedures on
advisory world spanning more than 30 years in animals.
investment research, consulting and advisory.
There are specific changes to the regulation 52A -
Docking Sheep’s Tails section which will come into
force in May 2021, before next year’s tailing
season. These changes state that:
A person must not dock the tail of a sheep that is
under 6 months of age unless the person—
(a) uses a hot iron or rubber ring; and
(b) docks the tail no shorter than the distal end of
03 477 9923
the caudal fold.
phwealth@ph.co.nz
phwealth.co.nz With regards to hot iron vs. rubber ring; research
has shown that rubber rings are a lot more painful
than hot irons, so my personal preference is to see
people using hot irons. There are a variety This image shows the correct place with regard to tail length.
available so ask around for recommendations, Farmers Shout
tailing contractors have a lot of experience with
these different brands so will definitely have a On Thursday, 5 November 2020, we will be
Rhodes Donald holding a Farmers Shout. Stacey and her
CFP CM AIF®AFA preference.
Financial Adviser famous wee red coffee shed will be here. Come
There are new offences and penalties for breaches along and get a free coffee and scone on us!
of the new rules – including some that may result
Bev Helm - Ray White
Real Estate Maniototo
Professional. Trustworthy. Strategic.
Your property is your largest asset. 26 Charlemont Street, Ranfurly
Let me create compe��on to
get the best possible price. - Please call the office on 444 9060 with your enquiries -
Some�mes the fastest, cheapest Tuesday & Wednesday 10am - 4pm | Thursday & Friday 9am - 5pm
op�ons aren't always the best.
Give me a call and let's have a chat.
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Prematurity Awareness Month Burn Update Denise Baddock
Another mixed bag of unusual Spring weather
throughout October has seen more snow on the
Bev Helm - Ray White hills during Spring than in recent years. Those
Real Estate Maniototo sou’westerlies have been regular and keen at
times, keeping temperatures fluctuating with no
Professional. Trustworthy. Strategic.
two days the same. Roll on Summer and some
Your property is your largest asset.
Let me create compe��on to Worldwide one baby in ten is born premature. consecutively warmer sunny days.
get the best possible price.
Some�mes the fastest, cheapest Every year about 15 million children are born too
op�ons aren't always the best.
Give me a call and let's have a chat. early. World Prematurity Day on 17 November We begin with a huge thank you to the Maniototo Your Community Based Radio
027 301 0477 aims to raise awareness of prematurity and the Pakeke Lions for their very generous donation of
Burn729am/87.9fm
bev.helm@raywhite.com
concerns of preterm babies and their families $500 to Burn Radio. It is very much appreciated as
burn729am@gmail.com
worldwide because infants born preterm we are in the throes of updating our rather
444 9729 / 027 287 6729
represent the largest child patient group. This year outdated CD players here in the studio. Recently I
Positively Maniototo
The Neonatal Trust will be organising a number of was invited to chat to the Pakeke Lion members at
positivelymaniototo@gmail.com
activities based around World Prematurity Day their October tea meeting about the radio and
including: thanked them personally for their kind donation.
Remember to 'like' our Facebook page 'Maniototo’s
Thanks must also go to our Choices team member
Thanking our NICU nurses Burn' to get event updates and road conditions
Claire Mulholland - Claire has also offered financial
As part of our World Prematurity Day celebrations assistance with this equipment replacement. The
we’re coordinating volunteers to help us provide CD players are an integral part of the Choices Keeping it Live & Local
morning or afternoon teas for all of the neonatal team’s music selection for their Sunday Throughout the Maniototo
units throughout New Zealand. We’ll be providing programmes. We are sourcing prices and hope to
purple (the colour of World Prematurity Day) have these replaced shortly.
Bulk fuel balloons, streamers, and tablecloths etc.
Another thank you to the team here at Burn for
Baking for Babies
delivery you ‘Baking for Babies’ provides the chance to help The
going the extra mile or two over recent weeks and
assisting with filling in the daily shift roster. At
can depend on Neonatal Trust raise awareness and funds during times it is not always easy to fill these shifts due to
Neonatal November. In 2018 we launched a new our volunteer announcers other paid work
initiative to generate more support for neonatal commitments, and the odd time we have to rely on
Bulk fuel supply, second to none families. Baking for Babies aims to provide a fun an automated programme to assist when nobody
and simple way for people to support families is available. Have you considered a position in
going through a neonatal journey. To register your local radio? Perhaps you could take on the odd
interest, please head to: shift? Full training will be given to the right person.
www.neonataltrust.org.nz/calling-all-bakers If keen for a chat don’t hesitate to contact us here
at Burn.
Sharing personal stories - giving hope and
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Neonatal journeys can be full of stress and anxiety. 2020. From 3:30 – 5pm Santa’s Grotto will tie in
Providing hope and encouragement to parents on with this. Bring the kids along for a chat with Santa,
a neonatal journey is key. We receive a lot of have a snapshot taken and receive a small gift.
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positive feedback from families in a neonatal unit
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who read the stories we help to share. If you'd like
to share your story, please contact us
Are you new to town, or do you have a business?
Or do have a community event coming up you
(03) 444 9007 info@neonataltrust.org.nz would like to advertise? Pop in and have a chat OURENTIRE RANGE
Great selec�on of Christmas cards, What is a premature birth? A premature birth is about live notices, including our new twice daily
calendars and diaries in stock Business Spot and a ‘Lost & Found’ section.
when a baby is born before the end of the 37th
Gi�s and toys for everyone week of pregnancy. A normal pregnancy lasts 40 Monthly advertising packages are available and we
weeks. Premature babies generally weigh less can tailor these to suit your advertising
Excellent selec�on of books and requirements. A small fee of $5 is required for
new stock of candles than 2,500 grams. The lowest-weight premature Booka free in-home consultation
baby to survive was born in 2006 in the 22nd week casual and community notices in all sections and if Your local consultant
Boxed Mary Gray chocolates and of the pregnancy. At that point the baby weighed you are a business you will be invoiced Jody Tuffs,027 556 5019
russellscurtains.co.nz
lots of Christmas novel�es accordingly.
280 grams and was 24 cm long.
16 17
couple moved to Wellington after they married
‘Observations of a Rural Nurse’ they returned to Dunedin often to visit family and
PRIDE OF THE LOCAL LIONS
Our beloved district nurses have long been at the holiday there. Sara says she has such fond early
After 20 years of running the Central Otago Rail
heart of the community especially in remote, memories of her vivacious and sociable parents
Trail Duathlon the combined Lions Clubs of
sparsely-populated areas. They are a lifeline for who were both mad keen anglers who would
families living miles apart from their nearest frequently fish the Taieri.
Central Otago, Maniototo, Alexandra, Strath
Taieri, and Omakau have decided to call time on
Your local building
neighbours, let alone a General Practitioner or
hospital. Their role often extends far beyond that Photography has always been Sara’s creative
the event. We were first asked to run the event
to coincide with the official opening of the trail
supplies specialist
of straight nursing. They provide pastoral support outlet. Early on her trusty Nikon would • Hardware • timber • tools • kitchens • bathrooms
on 26 February 2000. It seemed as though it
and care for families at their most vulnerable. They accompany her on her nursing rounds. Later on • Prenail frames and trusses • sleep outs • farm sheds
would be popular so we decided to continue
also often share in special family milestones. the camera was replaced by her less obtrusive
running it as a Lions project. It reached its peak
iPhone.
in the 2009/10 season and over the years we
have put in excess of $150,000 into projects Now offering free
In a recent interview Sara was asked what it was
along the trail and into communities. Over the delivery to Ranfurly*
like to live in a tiny community like Kākahi. “It’s
last few years numbers have dropped away due
living in a very down-to-earth community where
to so many other events at that time of the year.
you’re not judged. There’s an acceptance, a
The fact it has continued for 20 years has given
tolerance. You can enjoy your solitude but there’s Southern Lakes ITM Alexandra is locally owned
us much satisfaction but with the uncertainty of and operated and part of the community. So when
an entire community who are never intrusive but
Covid-19, along with small competitor numbers you shop with us, you’re not just buying building
always there. The general store is the place of supplies. You’re also helping support your region.
and increasing costs of compliance means
conversations – from dahlias to roaming pigs and
running these events has become ITM. Locals Supporting Locals.
horses, water supply, eggs, and of course the
unsustainable.
No one appreciates this more than Sara McIntyre weather. It’s rural. Priorities and values are Phone Grant or Megan on 03 427 2221 or 027 8270667
who recently retired from her role as one of four different. It’s very grounding.” Email: grantp@southernlakesitm.co.nz
district nurses in the King Country, basing herself Major projects the combined Lions Clubs have
www.itm.co.nz/southernlakes
as her parents had done in the tiny historic Event tickets are $20 for an individual or $30 for supported are:
*conditions apply
settlement of Kākahi. Prior to this Sara was an two. For tickets or further event information
-Redecking of the cycleway over Tiroiti bridge
Intensive Care Unit neonatal nurse at Wellington
Hospital for many years.
please contact Jennifer Balle at 021 482 093 or
jenniferballe41@gmail.com -Water tower at Middlemarch RED BOOK COLLECTION END TIMES
-Repairs to Ranfurly goods shed and making it
suitable to display vintage machinery To the residents of Naseby and the surrounding
The daughter of celebrated Dunedin war artist
-Snowmaking machine for Naseby Luge Track area, I would like to thank you for your support
Peter McIntyre (OBE), Sara has recently published
-Shifting the Lauder Railway station over the years of the Bible Society’s door to door
a best-selling book of her own photographs. Titled
-Supplying and setting up a drinking fountain at ‘Red Book’ collection. I undertook this collection
‘Observations of a Rural Nurse’, the remarkable
WeSELL the Maniototo Information Centre to support the work of the Bible Society in 1974.
hardback powerfully captures her years as a
-Purchase of the Hyde Railway Station This year with Covid-19 and the fact that few
district nurse in the King Country. Published by
-Many smaller projects along the trail and in the people hold cash anymore it is no longer
Massey University Press the book is a
possible to fundraise this way. It was a blessing
photographic collection of people, community,
and place. Sara will share her story at 2pm, Sunday Residential various communities
and a privilege to be welcomed into your homes
and I’ve enjoyed the meaningful chats we’ve had.
22 November 2020, at the Waipiata War Memorial
Hall. This will be a conversation style format with
the author and Jennifer Balle, a former book
and Lifestyle Your generosity over many continues to impact
many, here in New Zealand and overseas.
publicist and recent owner of the Waipiata Motel.
Bible Society is a Christian organisation
The Waipiata Community
Committee is presenting this community
Development Shane Turfus dedicated to serving churches and communities
in New Zealand and worldwide. Their mission is
fundraising event. Ticket proceeds will go towards Specialising in residential and lifestyle
sales in Ranfurly, Naseby, Patearoa and to help make the Bible accessible to everyone
the refurbishment of the Waipiata Community surrounds. and encourage interaction with it. To learn more
Library and Resene is generously providing paint For a confidential chat visit Shane at our
Ranfurly office or contact him on about their work and how you continue to
through their community support programme. M 021 246 6383
or shane.turfus@pggwrightson.co.nz
support the amazing work they do visit their
website at www.biblesociety.org.nz or check out
Both Sara’s parents hail from Dunedin families.
their Facebook page. You can also call them at:
Sara’s mother’s family had a draper’s store and her
0800 424 253.
paternal grandfather Peter was a lithographer. He
established the Caxton Printing company and also Graeme Duncan (L) accepts an award from Steve Marshall for Valerie Smith of the Bible Volunteer Society
worked at the Otago Daily Times. Although the www.pggwre.co.nz
PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under the REAA 2008
Helpinggrow the country services as Chairman of the duathlon event.
18 19generally a good frost in the second week of working on their Hobbies badge and have made
November, if not snow!). Beans like warm ground
St John Ambulance Update bath bombs and chocolates to say thank you to
to germinate. I have planted mine along with the community workers and the nursing staff at
peas and sprouted purple corn kernels. Stagger the Maniototo Hospital. They are just starting
your planting to get a continuous supply and their First Aid and are learning all about the
skeleton.
avoid excess produce waste.
The Grand Prior award is the ultimate award
Newly planted trees and shrubs may need to be that St John cadets can receive. This year we
watered. Keep tender plants covered with frost were lucky to have Anna Clarke and Sam
protection cloth. Take cuttings of dahlias, Flanagan receive this award from the Governor
Garden columnist Jenny Grimmet lives in Oturehua - General in Christchurch. A huge
chrysanthemums, begonias and other perennials
follow her musings and garden to do list here each congratulations to them for all the years of hard
as the new growth appears.
month. work that they have put into St John to be
I’m looking forward awarded their Grand Prior.
Spring has definitely sprung, with bulbs adding
to cooking things I The success of our ambulance service relies on
cheerful colours to gardens and making me smile
have grown in my the work of some very dedicated and hard
everywhere I go. The lawns are growing at such
garden this year, if I It certainly has been an interesting and busy working volunteers. We are very lucky to have
pace on my property I am sure the grass is already
can drag myself year so far! Maniototo St John have a crew who give up their own time to roster on
longer at one end of the section by the time I have successfully run two First Aid courses in the to our ambulance service and serve our
away from my
finished mowing it at the other end! Weeds, local ambulance rooms in the past couple of community. If you are interested in joining as a
computer-based
especially nettles and shepherd’s purse, are months, with nearly 40 locals gaining or volunteer, we would love to have you as part of
work. So far my diet
springing up overnight with seed heads forming. refreshing their first aid skills. our team. Please contact Glenis at 027 437
is going to be based
Strong winds have split old willows at my place and 5247.
on Cavalo Nero and We have also held a free young mums evening
felled gums and poplars nearby.
cabbage and a few onions which survive anything, on CPR, choking, burns and fever which we
including my neglect. They go well together sliced hope will enable them to react with confidence
and stir fried in olive oil, salt and black pepper when challenging situations arise. This session
was very well received and may be repeated in
with a shake of chilli flakes. You can add sprigs of
the future, if it is needed. Ranfurly
broccoli, slices of fried halloumi, or smoked
salmon, and a mix of toasted sunflower, sesame, SAVE 6c per LITRE
and pumpkin seeds. I often make an omelette to With your My Challenge Card
go with the vege mix as a quick healthy dish when Keep an eye out for our 10c discount days!
I’m busy. I’m learning how to make sauerkraut
too... another easy healthy food from veges that Super Gold card holders get 10c per litre discount.
grow easily in the garden here. Also Farmlands card holders get 12c per litre off.
You'll also earn 1 point for every $1 you spend*,
Happy gardening, or enjoying watching your which you can redeem for rewards in store.
garden grow. Stay safe. Kia kaha! * Excluding purchases of cigarettes, Points expire 2 years from the date the relevant
points were awarded. Full terms and conditions available at www.mychallenge.co.nz.
What should we be doing in our gardens in
November? Watch out for insect pests and keep Maniototo Paint Workshop
them under control before they proliferate. Giving
recently germinated weeds a good hoe on a sunny
day will deal with them effectively. Look out for
and Hardware WOF’s, auto-electrical, scanning,
tyres, servicing and repairs.
7 Mitchell Street, Ranfurly- (03) 444 9008 (03) 444 9011
fungal infections – plants with softer leaves may be
susceptible. I have discovered the sticky red and Did you know we sell frost cloth,
gold resin on my fruit trees is a nasty fungus called
canker. I’m dealing with this by cutting out the weed mat, plas�c trellis, windbreak, We hope you have a happy and safe Christmas
and New Year!
damaged wood, destroying it, scrubbing the area bird ne�ng, black polythene and FIREWOOD FOR SALE
with a mix of bleach and a little water, then
spraying with a copper spray. I will repeat in two
clear polythene by the metre? Dry Old Man Pine $90/m3
weeks. Our Youth division, which is expertly run by Free delivery in the Maniototo area
We are also agents for Supergrow Jayne Hazlett and her helpers, currently has 27
Also available next winter
Start planting out vegetable plants and seeds and members. It runs on a Monday afternoon and
Tunnel Houses - there is one in our the children work towards badges by learning Bluegum $100/m3 - Pine $75/m3
get the main crop potatoes in. Delay tomatoes and
softer leaved species like courgettes as there are garden centre to view. about First Aid, Drill and helping the
Phone or text Ken - 027 295 4875
community.
still a few nasty frosts happening (and there is Just ask us for the price list.
The children have been busy in the last month
20 21COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD
Business Breakfast COCKESS’S CLASSIC
The next Business Breakfast meeting will be held
The Maniototo Cockess’s Classic is scheduled for
on Wednesday, 18 November 2020, at 8am in the
Saturday 21 November 2020. This is a great day of
Ranfurly Hotel breakfast room. Everyone
fun for golfers and non-golfers, including
welcome.
complimentary food on the course, an evening
meal and amazing prizes. Entries close Friday 13
ART DECO THANKS November. Contact Joyce Greer on (03) 444 9225
Royce, Ben, Jacob & Jody are available for all
your plumbing, drainage & gasfitting.
or greer@xtra.co.nz for more details and to enter. Ranfurly-based and servicing the greater
A thank you to everyone who messaged, $12
Maniototo area.
commented and responded to last month's article
about the Art Deco Museum and Gallery Book Chat
reopening, and their costume wardrobe hire. The
Trust received several offers of assistance and are Enjoy reading? Pop along to the Maniototo Library
absolutely grateful for the positive community Book Chat. See the calendar on the back page for
response regarding the window displays as well. dates. Tea and coffee supplied.
The Budget
MONDAYS Helping buyers and
Ranfurly Karate Club: Maniototo Arts Centre, 6-7.30pm. All new and graded members welcome. 444 9831
Pilates: 6-7pm, MAS Maniototo Learning Centre. 6 - 7pm. Contact 021 165 4872 vendorsin their next step
Scrap booking & card making 10.30am at the Reade Street Art Centre. Contact Sandra on 027 847 5643
Monday Night Memories: Burn 729am / 87.9fm 7-9pm, 444 9729 Commited,
TUESDAYS
Maniototo Golf Club: Ladies golf, Competition of the Day. Tee off 11am. All welcome Reliable,
Steady As You Go Classes: 10.30am, Maniototo Stadium Rugby Club Rooms. Call Joan 444 9629, Karen 444 9814
or Maureen 444 9493 Provenresults
Tuesday Club: 1.30pm at the Presbytarian Church. Play board games and cards. A jolly good time!
70s and 80s Music: Burn729am / 87.9fm. 6 - 8pm Helen Flintoff
WEDNESDAYS Residential/Lifestyle SalesConsultant
Tai Chi: Classes 10 - 11am. Maniototo Arts Centre. Inquiries 444 9831 M 027 367 4063
Catholic Women’s Fellowship: Op Shop. Open 10.30am - 4.30pm. Contact Francie on 444 9243 E helen.flintoff@pb.co.nz
Line Dancing: Arts Centre 4pm-5pm, Come along and have some fun, all ages welcome. For further
information contact Wendy 03 444 9163 or Michelle 027 5477 694
Maniototo Bridge: 7pm Wallace Memorial Rooms. Visitors and new members welcome. Call Ang on pb.co.nz
PropertyBrokersLtdLicensedREAA2008
021 063 6630 or Judy on 444 9798
Pilates: 6-7pm, MAS Maniototo Learning Centre. 6 - 7pm. Contact 021 165 4872
Country Show: Burn729am / 87.9fm. 444 9729 from 6pm
Birds Singing Group: 7pm at Maniototo Arts Centre. Call Sandra on 027 421 1076 for info.
THURSDAYS
Ballet: 3pm - 7.30pm depending on age group. Ph Jemma Robertson 027 314 6595.
Rock Show: Burn 729am. 6pm - 8pm. 444 9729
FRIDAYS
Art group: 10.30am at the Reade Street Art Centre. Contact Colin on 020 4118 8971
Catholic Women’s Fellowship: Op Shop. Open 10.30am– 4.30pm. All welcome. Contact Francie on 444 9243 Order your Claas mower NOW
Ranfurly Playcentre: 9.30am-12noon at Bute St. All ages from 0 to 5 welcome. Like Ranfurly Playcentre on DLL Finance available across all
Facebook for up to date information.
SATURDAYS of our product ranges
Maniototo Golf: Tee off 12.45pm. Contact Club Captain - Quinton Smith 027 435 6607
SUNDAYS
Agents for Duncan – parts and machines
Maniototo Toy Library : 1.30 - 2.30pm - Pipe Band Rooms, Ranfurly. Contact Jamee Howell 027 473 6941
Presbyterian Church: 10am Family Church Service at Ranfurly
Call Angus now on 027 600 9002
Sunday School: Presbyterian Church. For details - Call Ro on 444 4700
Naseby Golf: Club Competition. 12.30 Tee off. Contact Carol 444 9949 CLAAS Harvest Centre
Catholic Church: 5pm Mass, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stuart Road, Ranfurly 18 Stack St, Allanton. (03) 489 8886 $12
Choices: 8am – 9am. Burn729am/87.9fm 156 Ballantyne Rd, Wanaka. (03) 443 6781
Country Show: 9am – 12 Noon. Burn729am/87.9fm
22 23Forward Planning - NOVEMBER 2020
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5Garden Club 6 7
7.30pm
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 Library 17 18 19 20 21 Cockess’s
Book Chat Business Classic 10am
Breakfast 8am
1.30pm
22 23 Spoke’n 24 25 26 27 28
Observation Word Tour
s of a Rural 7pm
Nurse Event Art Deco
(pg 18) Museum
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444 9729 / 027 287 6729 burn729am@gmail.com
DECEMBER 2020
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9Shopping
Late Night 10 11 Late Night 12
Shopping
5pm - 7pm
13 14 Library 15 16 17 18 19
Book Chat
1.30pm
20 21 22 23 24 25
Christmas
26
Day
Boxing
Day
27 28 Garden 29
Club Tour
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January 2021 Kerbside Collection Dates
Saturday 2 January - Household Rubbish Bin (red lid)
Friday 8 January - Mixed Recycling Bin (yellow lid)
Thursday 14 January - Household Rubbish Bin (red lid)
Thursday 21 January - Mixed Recycling Bin (yellow lid)
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