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June 2020
Massive progress at Twin Streams You did us proud!
Being in lockdown for four weeks during perfect construction weather was
frustrating for both Hubands Construction Ltd and for the trustees of Paparoa
Community Charitable Trust. The site was shut for all of Level 4 with all appropriate
Paparoa's Store & g.a.s.
environmental protection measures in place in case of any adverse weather events The Paparoa Store and g.a.s. Paparoa
during that time. were, for many weeks, the only
businesses in town able to operate
under lockdown.
Thank you so much, to Luna, Carolyn,
Sharon, and the boys from g.a.s. (and
anyone else un-named) for keeping
Paparoa fed and safe. At times you
had to endure some unfortunately,
ugly human behaviour (from some
stressed out people shouting, or
being rude or complaining about
things being unavailable, through
to dealing with the 'narks'). All this
Trust members are thrilled with the progress of works at Twin Streams -Wai Rua added to the pressure of running a
shop under Level 4 requirements
Once work recommenced under Level being prepared for stabilisation and for which included keeping to strict
3 conditions with strict Health and bringing up to grade. The plan for the customer numbers.
Safety guidelines, Hubands have made next period is for the undergrounding When a shop has a very small staff,
great progress. Much of the work has of the overhead power line and the like the Paparoa Store, these extra
involved stormwater containment and installation of ducting for electricity and pressures made some days very
mitigation works. The order-of-the- fibre connections to each lot. stressful. As customers we might
day has been for 'decants, counterfort The trustees are confident that in spite visit and feel stressed momentarily,
drains, rip-rap, sumps, silt traps and of the four week closure, work has but we could leave and go about our
detention ponds'. However, once the progressed well and the original targets of daily lives. While most of us had to
entire works are complete, only the completion will only be slightly delayed. stay at home, these people were
above ground structures will be evident. This means that by next summer we still working every day - and they
A fully landscaped and planted feature could well see new dwellings erected in still are! Will they get a 5 week paid
will complement the broad sweep of Twin Streams - Wai Oranga Rua. vacation? No, but they definitely
the new roadway. For further information contact the deserve it. A big round of applause
Because of continuing dry weather, Trust’s sales agents: (and a pay rise?) to you all!
Northland Regional Council extended First National Real Estate 09 431 1016, Please continue to shop local and
the earthworks consent until the end Ray White Real Estate 021 402 122 show your support for our amazing
of May. This could be extended further or our recommended builder community, and businesses. PP
to allow work to continue - albeit GJ Gardner Ltd 027 281 2776.
weather dependent. The roadways are PCCT
Market bounces back
Paparoa’s long running Farmers Market bounced back
into life with a record crowd after six weeks of Covid 19
restrictions. The first market in Level 2 saw over 200 people
visit the market from 9am-midday. This figure is verified as
visitors were required to list their names and contact details.
The combination of continuing fine weather and the chance
to get out and about pleased both visitors and stall holders.
Many stalls had record sales with some running out of goods
to sell. The Vincent Family accompanied by Neil Parker provided toe-tapping entertainment.
The Market is continuing to grow with new stalls popping up all the time. The Market's owner, Progressive Paparoa Inc (PPI)
is currently conducting a survey of current stall holders and weekly visitors to gauge impressions and get feedback on the
strengths and weaknesses of the market. If you have ideas that could contribute positively please contact Vicky on 027 492 9235.
Currently there is a lack in offerings of bread, cheeses, specialty meats and further suppliers of fruits and vegetables. If you
know of any likely suppliers, please contact Graham Taylor, Market Manager 027 475 4490.
Meanwhile, remember the market is on every Saturday rain or shine. It's a great place to purchase quality local produce
whilst enjoying a catch up with friends. PPI
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PP Council Mark says ... Ni Hao
No, it’s not because the virus was first discovered in China, but because of a
fabled saying that the mandarin word for 'crisis' consists of two characters, one
denoting danger, the other - opportunity.
I agree most intelligent that survives. years. I hope you have made
with that It is the one that is the most the most of the opportunity to
sentiment adaptable to change.” Think contribute at this less formal
but Google about that. stage of the process.
informed me that while that It is a good time to talk about In my opinion, the current
interpretation may have suited the world we want for the situation has challenged many
John F Kennedy back in 1959, future. If we give words to the assumptions about our rate of
the actual meaning is more vision it should help to bring change and what we aspire to
nuanced, and only helps us so about the actions which will as a community. Think about
far. Albert Einstein takes us make it a reality. Hopefully what is good that we should
further down the road: “In the by now many of you will be keep doing as a community,
midst of every crisis lies great aware of the spatial planning what we should stop doing, and
opportunity”. Albert may not exercises which the council what we should start doing,
have encountered Covid 19 has been leading in previous and share these thoughts with
but he did know an awful months. These are the building others. And the one rule is: be
lot more than the theory of blocks for our new district positive. Kia kaha.
relativity. plan which is one of the main Mark Vincent
Our future is very uncertain tools for guiding the shape of Otamatea Ward Councillor
at present, and there are our district over the next 10 021 0829 8037
bound to be winners and
losers - not necessarily as
a result of any particular
ability other than being able
to recognise an opportunity
From The Press office
when it presents itself, and The Paparoa Press is now in it's new home, lovingly tucked
being prepared to change. under Robyn Skelton's house in the 'Press Cave'. This is a
Charles Darwin (another old dedicated space for the team to get to work each month
dead guy) once wisely said: on rolling out the Press. And what a team we have! New
“It is not the strongest of the volunteers have emerged, bursting with fresh ideas, and
species that survives, nor the we are hoping this will take alot of pressure off our beloved
Chief Editor Sally.
Nicky Reid
021 103 6277
To those who have put in so much hard work over the years
I am Otamatea’s boutique, owner-operated and made the decision to step away, we thank you for all the
Real Estate Agency
unseen time and effort you put in to making this little paper a
fantastic read, month after month.
And for the people who want to be involved but haven't got
specialising in Farms, Lifestyle Blocks and Houses in touch; YES we still want to hear from you! We are always
MREINZ, Licensed under the REA 2008
looking for story suggestions, photos of what locals have been
up to, historical memories of the area. Really anything you
Offices: think might be interesting to the general public of Paparoa is
welcome to have a space in the Press.
Ruawai – next to Farmsource Drop a line to us, now we have the 'Press Cave' - you could
even slide it under the door. Thanks in advance for the
Paparoa – opposite the Farmers Market support, we look forward to bringing the Press to the people
for as long as possible! PP
To celebrate the opening of my new office in Paparoa I am offering $250
worth of free marketing for new listings (conditions apply).
I offer customised marketing plans tailored to suit each unique property
and to reach buyers in any target market.
Free drone photography A reminder to our community
Free market appraisals
Call me now for a confidential chat.
and contributors!
Please ensure that all advertising material is sent to the
editor before the 15th of the current month and that all copy
is in by the 20th, to ensure the next edition for each month's
edition is ready to be distributed in time!
Paparoa Press www.paparoa.org.nz PP 3
Paparoa Town Centre Zoom Meeting
The past couple of months have been unprecedented and
Library challenging in ways we could never have expected. But
The Library will remain
here we are in Level 2 with Covid-19 seemingly under
on reduced hours until control and an economy spluttering back to life.
further notice. Hopefully In our small towns, the main that information once I receive
we are looking at being street businesses collectively it.
fully back to normal by mid make up the heart of our
June. Hours will be posted Finally, attendees felt it would
communities. The Covid-19 be helpful to source regular
on our library Facebook crisis has put these businesses
page plus local pages. updates on job losses so we
at risk. We want to work with can see what the effects are be entirely guided by you and
In the meantime can we you to understand your needs as we progress. I have been what your community wants.
please get all our books and to ensure that you get all in contact with MSD to ask In the meantime, please don’t
returned to the library as the support that is available, for these figures and again, I hesitate to contact me with
the shelves are looking from every source. Your will pass on information as I any concerns or queries that
rather empty. Any books business recovery matters to receive it. you might have.
being returned will not all of us. Nga mihi
incur any penalties until Prior to the meeting we had
The Kaipara Mayor’s Taskforce asked businesses to complete Anna Curnow
June 30th for Economic Support and Deputy Mayor and Otamatea
a short survey. Not many had
Entering the Library under Recovery (www.kaipara.govt. done so prior to the meeting Ward Councillor
Level 2 restrictions: nz/taskforce) has been hosting so we have left the survey 021 667 124
a series of meetings with local open for further input. You acurnow@kaipara.govt.nz
1. If you are unwell please
do not use the library town centre businesses on the can find it here.
2. Three (3) people exclud- online meeting platform Zoom. https://www.surveymonkey.
ing the librarians in the We had our first in Paparoa com/r/S7QJYLY
REMEMBER!
library at any one time. on 12 May. The attendance
The intention is to continue to
Either way - it's 20k
For more than three (3) was small but focussed and when you
represented you well. host these sessions for as long
people you will need to as they are useful. We envisage pass a school
wait in your car to be From Council, we had the this being a way to connect bus that's
called in. Mayor, myself and Mark you with agencies who can do picking up or
3. Please sanitize your Vincent (who doubles as a more to support and inform dropping off.
hands on arrival and local in this case) and we you. But how this unfolds will
before you exit the library. heard about some of your
4.Please provide your experiences as a town centre
details to the librarian business during the Covid 19
for the contact/tracing lockdown and what actions
register - this is a might assist with recovery.
government requirement. In particular, we were asked
5. Please remember to check up on the status Proudly Supporting Paparoa
to practice your social of the Paparoa Community
distancing while in the Charitable Trust subdivision to OPEN 7 DAYS
library. make sure there would be no Monday to Saturday ... 7am-6pm
It’s about staying safe impediments to this progress. Sunday ..... 9am-5pm
and well - for both the I expect an update on this next
public and your volunteer week and will pass that on
librarians. when it arrives.
Thanks We were also asked for an
Jas Futter Library Manager update on the septic system
022 678 1474 situation. Again, I expect an
update soon and will pass on
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WE ARE OPEN!
The Kauri Museum opened again to the public
on Thursday 14 May.
Books @ Ruawai
5 Freyberg Rd, Ruawai
Selling secondhand books & music
Loads of good holiday reads
The perspex safety screen set up at the shop counter
Lots of children’s books
Fill a bag for $5 As the largest undercover See our website www.
attraction in Northland there kaurimuseum.com for more
Open: 9-12 noon ... Monday, Tuesday is plenty of space to visit the information on visiting the
2-4pm ... Wednesday, Thursday, Friday museum safely in your bubble museum and upcoming
10am-1pm ... Saturday as you explore the kauri story. events. There is so much to
Ph 09 439 2044 We take the safety of our see and do and our friendly
027 200 5653 or 022 073 9752 visitors and staff seriously and staff are ready to welcome you
will be following government back. Enquires can be made by
health and safety guidelines phone on 09 431 7417 or email
by recording contact details info@kaurimuseum.com.
for contact tracing upon Finally, if you have been
entry to the Museum. Hand feeling things were tough in
sanitiser stations are located lockdown, spare a thought
throughout the museum and for the Albertlanders who
we have set up a rigorous had it much tougher in
cleaning regime for public 1862. Mavis Smith and Paul
spaces. Campbell, in ‘Child of the
The COVID 19 Lock down Kauri,’ described the challenge
period has seen The Kauri for those pioneers who came
Museum closed for 7 weeks, to the district: “Provisions
the longest closure in the 58 brought to Matakohe would
PAPAROA years since the Museum was
first opened in 1962. As a self-
only have been essentials
- flour, sugar, salt, tea, soap,
FARMER’S funded charity we rely entirely
on admissions revenue and
candles, matches, rolled oats,
and a wide variety of seed
MARKET sales in our retail store for our
operational budget. Recovery
for a garden, a very urgent
requirement. Bags and sacks
from this pandemic will be became very valuable items.
slow for rural businesses like Flour sacks, salt bags and
ours but we are optimistic for rolled-oat bags were often
the opportunities ahead to made into underclothes and
strengthen our community used for dishcloths and tea
partnerships locally and towels. Sugar sacks became
nationally. oven cloths, curtains, floor
General Manager Dr Tracey mat, room dividers and even
Wedge commented, ‘We are rain coats.”
a museum which puts our These hardships resulted
collections and our community in a resourcefulness and
EVERY SATURDAY VILLAGE GREEN 9-12 at the heart of our thinking. adaptability that continues in
Our collections and the stories our community today - and
STALLHOLDERS CONTACT we tell give a truly unique Kiwi this lockdown enables us
GRAHAM 09 4317 209 or 0274 75 4490 perspective of who we are, to reengage our No.8 wire
grnt@xtra.co.nz where we have come from and capabilities.
where we are going. Kia kaha everyone!
Paparoa Press www.paparoa.org.nz PP 5
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• COVID-19 is still out there. Play it safe.
Classes will have already ◦ Truck & Digger Hire
started by time of print, ◦ Farm Roads ◦ House Sites &
• Keep your distance from other people in public. but there is always space ◦ Earthwork & Dams driveways
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• Wash your hands. Wash your hands. Wash your hands. for new people. Perhaps ◦ Cultivation
• Sneeze and cough into your elbow, regularly disinfect after all this 'inside time' ◦ Fencing & Mulching
surfaces. you feel a call to come and Maize
check us out - please do! Silage
• Keep a track of where you’ve been and who you’ve seen. We are a lovely friendly planting &
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Don’t socialise. and supportive, for all 09 431 7556
• If you have symptoms of cold or flu call your doctor or body types, genders and 021 720 590
Healthline and get tested. religions! Yoga is simply
'Mindful Movement' -
• If you have been told to self-isolate you must do so (I know the word 'yoga' can
immediately. be off-putting to some).
TIMETABLE
Monday 6pm
Northland District Health Board Maungaturoto, View St
Centennial Hall
Libby Jones - Covid-19 Tuesday 10-11am
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What a relief to be in Level 2! More that we Paparoa Sports Pavilion Building Practitioner
have done well enough as a country and that Tuesday 5pm-6,
it's possible to get out of our bubbles, than Matakohe War Memorial For new builds,
a desperate desire to get back to meetings,
crowded roads and the rushing that occurred
Hall, next to Kauri Museum alterations and roofing
in our lives pre COVID-19. Thursday 10-11am
Maungaturoto, Centennial
In a space of weeks the recovered. There had been no Hall.
health system has made some positive results since 24 April. Jenny
changes to ways of working Check the NDHB website for
which we all thought would up-to-date information about
have taken years, given inertia, Northland.
resistance to change and Levels of anxiety, worry or
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technological limitations. It is depression have increased and
important now, as we return so we need to continue to be
to a ‘new normal’, for health kind to one another. We don’t
SPECIALIST
services not to lose the gains know what is going on for
that have been made over the others, and, also importantly
last two months. These include be kind to ourselves. We don’t
more use of virtual ways of want to lose the positives we
working for consultations and made either during this time.
communications, less travel
I have never seen so much
and greater working together
between primary care and
information come my way
than over the last few weeks
Providing 60
59 years of service
secondary care.
about tips and strategies for
Many patients have enjoyed improving resilience, vitality
in the heart of Kaipara.
the opportunity for such and overall wellbeing. In a
virtual consultations and nutshell it is to:
check-ups, saving them travel • Tyres • Brakes • Wheel
take the time to connect
and giving them the chance with others, • WOF • Suspension Balancing
to have other family members do things we enjoy,
included in the appointment. spend time in nature, • Servicing • Alignment • Batteries
Those who had surgery or their focus on things you
clinic appointments cancelled can control and
or delayed are understandably practice gratitude.
very disappointed. NDHB
obviously has a lot of surgery This may seem pretty Garnetts Tyre Service
and outpatient appointments straightforward stuff, but
2 Gorge Rd, Maungaturoto
to catch up on and they will be research tells us that they,
working hard to alleviate this along with good sleep, 09 431 8255
as quickly as possible. nutrition and exercise make
the world of difference.
In Northland, up until mid-May
we had performed over 8000 These things we can control.
tests for COVID-19. Of those Stay well, Libby Jones
there were 28 confirmed hames.jones@xtra.co.nz
cases, which had all thankfully 021 208 0093
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Kaipara Kai - Thursday 4 June 7pm
Free online talk on productive land use hosted by KDC
The speaker is Tim Morris of Coriolis, who completed an
investigation on how to make best use of fertile Kaipara land.
Some of the key results he will discuss include: new crop types,
animals and aquaculture opportunities within the Kaipara District
(focusing on those that are suitable for a changing climate), and
commercial and financial analysis for local landowners.
This study is part of the Kaipara beyond. Transforming our land
Kai project, one of four Kaipara use can help our local economy
Kickstart projects funded by rise strong,” says Mayor Smith.
the Provincial Growth Fund You are invited to submit
to stimulate economic growth questions ahead of the talk.
in the Kaipara. Its manager, Email questions to media@
Diane Miller, says the research kaipara.govt.nz. Find the full
has generated interest that feasibility study on the KDC
extends beyond the district. website via kaipara.govt.nz/
Crompton “We’re delighted to make
this rich information freely
available to anyone who wants
kickstart/kai-for-kaipara
How to attend the online talk
The talk will be live-streamed
Engineering Ltd
it. Although the research was on the Kaipara District Council
done in Kaipara, people in Facebook page. Anyone can
other districts will also find it attend. You do not need a
interesting,” says Ms Miller. Facebook account to view the
Mayor of Kaipara District, Dr video. Go to facebook.com/
Phone/fax 09 439 2393 Jason Smith, says the Kaipara
Kai project is a game changer.
watch/KaiparaDistrictCouncil/
sarting 7pm on 4 June. The live
31 Jellicoe Road, Ruawai “There are immense video stream will appear a few
opportunities for people in minutes before 7pm. It will
Kaipara to draw greater value also be recorded and available
from their land use. Some of to view on the Council YouTube
our soils are of the most fertile channel at a later date.
Hay Racks in northern New Zealand and
we could potentially become
Contact Ruby Mitchell
rmitchell@kaipara.govt.nz
- covered a food-bowl for Auckland and 09 4399 294
or uncovered
Borger family excel at A&P
Palm Kernel
Trailers
website: cromptonengineering.co.nz
email: crompton.eng@xtra.co.nz
The Borger Family - Andy (far left), Miriam, Lillian and Sarah proudly display their awards
Four members of Paparoa's Borger family won six significant
awards in the indoor children's section in the A&P Show. The
children are home-schooled by their mother Rebecca, who
also had several winning entries in adult sections. The show is
one of the highlights on the children's school calendar.
Andy Borger
Scott Williamson Cup - most points overall Children's Section
AS Philips Trophy (2004) - most entries in Junior Section
Lillian Borger
Cheyanne Ball Cup - best photograph in under 16 years section
Miriam Borger 1st =
Krystal Buckingham Cup - most entries in senior section
Sarah Borger
Carlene and Helen Williamson Cup - best exhibit overall
(children's section) with a collection of vegetables
Trevor Brljevich Trophy- collection of vegetables- under 16 years.
Paparoa Press www.paparoa.org.nz PP 7
The role of Civil Defence
Well, that escalated quickly! Life changed for everyone
at the end of March with unprecedented measures
taken to keep everyone safe from what could have
been devastating results of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Unlike other civil defence co-ordinator monitored things for one resident when the
emergency situations (such to check that the community weather turned a little cooler.
as natural disasters), this one was safe and that people were Reports of concerns were
had our team of volunteers coping. Some folk were asked escalated to those who could
checking on people and to check on neighbours. The help and breaches (especially
ensuring as best as possible coordinator reported back on a over Easter) were reported
that the community was weekly basis so that the CDEM to maintain the safety of the
looked after. Contact was (Civil Defence Emergency community. petethebuilderltd@gmailcom
made via email as face to face Management) team could roll We are lucky that our
was not an option with level 4 up the findings for the whole community is fairly resilient
restrictions. The Kaipara Civil country. and generally people pulled
Defence Facebook page is our There was a weekly ring- together and helped others.
local central resource, while around to older members of It's a huge thanks to our
'Unite Against COVID-19' is the
official information website.
the community living alone to rural posties who delivered AL's Upholstery
check they were okay, and a groceries as well as mail and Alan Hilton
A team of six volunteers plus a load of firewood was organised to our local essential retailers
who kept things going.
The message has been, and
A big thank you - Graham Murray still is, stay home, stay safe and
be kind. We are all in this storm
Nineteen years ago Graham and Faith Murray moved into together, and if you need help Automotive
Paparoa from Papakura, a move prompted because they please contact us as we will do Furniture
had friends here. all we can to assist. Covers
They immediately got involved in local activities. Graham Contact me on 027 295 3949, Seats
joined PPI, Dargaville Vintage Car Club, The Kauri Museum via Facebook or email lynne. over 30yrs experience
and Paparoa Depot Trust. Faith was employed as a reader/ warbrooke@gmail.com 021 0709101
writer at local schools whilst being caregiver and quasi Lynne Warbrooke 100 Petley Rd, Paparoa
foster parent for a number of children. With a career in Civil Defence Coordinator
motor mechanics Graham’s expertise soon attracted a
loyal following of customers requiring vehicle repairs and
Paparoa
maintenance.
On the community front Graham was always willing to turn out
at working bees for Keep Paparoa Beautiful, PPI, Depot Trust
and other groups needing a hand. He has been the go-to
person maintaining the community notice board opposite
Open 7 days
the Store at The Landing, juggling message requests with Mon-Sun 6am-10pm
the available letters and space. His steady advice and loyalty
have been valuable. 09 431 6302
Sadly, Faith passed away 18 months ago and Graham has
now decided to relocate to his family in Papakura. It is people
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He has served his community well and his presence and ■ Milk & bread combo $5.50
contribution will be missed.
■ Great variety of snacks
We extend every good wish to Graham for the future.
PPI ■ Pet food - cats/dogs
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■ Hardware
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The Lions back to a nearly normal!
Like most of us Paparoa Lions have been confined to quarters for the last couple of
Glass Guy months, apart from a few individuals who were able to deliver firewood to those who
urgently required it.
With colder weather arriving 'Trek for Life Aotearoa/NZ'. places we don’t often see.
Broken we are expecting more orders, Participants rode on horse- We're looking forward to some
so if you're thinking of ordering back, cycled, or walked from sort of normality and running
Window some it would be advisable Cape Reinga to Kohukohu monthly meetings again! We
to do so sooner rather than over 10 days in March. Adele always welcome guests at our
Repairs later. To arrange delivery was part of a group from this dinner meetings so do be in
and payment options please area who rode their horses touch if you'd like to join us.
contact Stephen on 431 6148. down the stunning Northland For more information call
The good thing about buying coastline and countryside in
Phone Colin firewood from the Lions is that
Mark Pilkington, 4317 369
09 431 6595 all funds raised are returned
to the community as all our
Cameron Philips
labour is provided voluntarily.
It has certainly been an
Pets in the Valley
unusual time for us. Lions Well Lockdown from a vets’ perspective was not as hugely
CABINETMAKER have been unable to hold different as it was for many others in the community.
Matakohe our monthly business and As vets, we are used to dealing with infectious diseases on a
▪ Kitchens dinner meetings. We were daily basis - think parvo virus for dogs, mycoplasma bovis for
▪ Custom Furniture disappointed on having to
▪ Furniture repairs cows and leptospirosis. So vets live a life of cleaning surfaces
& restoration cancel the Pioneer Luncheon and equipment, being aware to not transmit biological
▪ Custom run this year plus the annual material between farms and to use personal protective
mouldings
▪ Stairs & Timber
Schools' Speech Competition gear. I have always been grateful for the diseases we DON’T
Doors usually held in May. have in NZ such as rabies or Hendra virus which would make
▪ Residential &
Commercial Joinery At our last dinner meeting just working with sick animals so much more complicated.
QUALITY WORKMANSHIP
before the 'lockdown', we had BUT ... never before have we had to regard other humans as
a most interesting talk and potential disease transmitters in such a serious way.
09 431 7579 photo show from Adele Wells
cam@cp-cabinetry.co.nz Thankfully as vets we were deemed essential services so we
(nee Bonham) who had taken could continue to treat sick or injured animals as normal. The
http://cp-cabinetry.co.nz part in the first leg of the latest part I found the hardest was having to euthanase animals
without their owners having the option to be there with
them for there final moments. Hard as that was it made me
empathise with those
S K E LT O N’S who couldn’t be with
their human family as
they were living their
last days - how terrible
that would have been.
Be prepared..Cold
Weather here soon!!
We are well stocked with Bess is unconcerned wearing a mask ...
Hopefully we're returning to more
beanies, gloves and socks in wool humane and social times. It was
much easier driving around during
as well as luxurious possum. lockdown with less traffic and
road works, and I did appreciate
less litter on the side of the
New Seasons knitting but Taz is'nt so willing to co-operate
roads - it wasn’t hard to tell when
takeaways were available again!
patterns & wool in store!! Looking forward to talking to people face to face once more.
Janine
We have all the accessories
you need to complete a project!!!
Skelton’s Paparoa Drapery LIGHTS ON
Mon-Fri 8.30am to 5pm Sat 9am to noon
Ph 431 7306
in fog or rain
Paparoa Press www.paparoa.org.nz PP 9
Maungaturoto Pharmacy thanks you ... Starbright Wellness
It's great to see NZ coming out of this Covid pandemic - slowly but surely. With Level 2 now in place
it gives us the chance to mix and mingle with family and friends and come back to some normalcy Massage
(don’t forget the social distancing and hygiene practice).
SERVICES RESUME We have a Licenced Medicine Delivery time: Usually Reiki
We would like to thank all our Depot at Skelton’s Drapery in delivered next day into your
customers for supporting Orrs Paparoa open Mon-Fri (8:30am mail box or can be dropped off Reflexology
Unichem Maungaturoto and - 5pm) and Sat (9am-12noon). at your PO Box in Paparoa.
Medicines are double bagged, Charges: $2 delivery charge
using our services throughout
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With Lockdown Level 2 in
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place we have resumed all
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availability of stock. (Call and don’t accept any cash. 144 Franklin Rd, Paparoa
deliveries to Skelton's, blood
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Janic . This
Simer Singh
or 021 239 4251
Gallery open!
Orrs Unichem Maungaturoto
White Ph 09 431 8045
Rock 11am - 3pm daily
Gallery White Rock Gallery was thrilled
to re-open on 21st May as we had missed sharing our art
and craft work with all our lovely customers. Initially we
will open from 11am - 3pm daily, but hopefully we will
extend our open hours as things settle down.
For all your health and beauty needs at
To keep our visitors and staff safe we will follow Ministry
of Health guidelines, with a register for visitors at the competitive city prices and with friendly
door, hand sanitiser, and some staff may use facemasks
and gloves, depending on the individual on duty. country service - call in and talk with
On June 1st the gallery will be refreshed with a new eight Simer, Karen, Paula, Shyla & Wendy
week exhibition of work from our artists and crafters
created during the 'Lockdown' period. Call in and say if we haven’t got it,
hello if you're passing! we will do our best to get it!
Best wishes to all and stay safe
White Rock Gallery
Paparoa Medical Centre
TUESDAY CLINIC
for appts ph K09 439 1656
Maungaturoto Medical Centre
Mon/Thur/Fri)
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From our family to yours
COLOUR
Musings from
& CUTZ
Ladies & Mens Cuts
Wherever
Colours & Highlights Hello from "Whatever Month" this now is - what a wild ride 2020
Weddings has been so far. Is it still 2020? No one is sure.
Gift Vouchers One thing is for sure, the word heart will tell you the truth you
All colours & products used 'unprecedented' was printed need to follow, but many have
at the salon are organic an unprecedented amount of given mastery to the mind,
times. It was, for our family, a letting it override the intuition
Salon 431 7255 Gaylene 021 115 8056 time of peace and restoration. and lead us into deep, dark
Open Tuesdays to Saturdays Now as the sound of cars and
trucks re-enters the ears, I
pits of fear. Never mind this
fear is repeated each time we
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feel the Earth was grateful access media.
for the rest. I hope people If we knew our power, we would
have seen that we don't be much more careful with
need daily shopping trips to our thoughts. Every thought is
buy plastic crap - we've seen sending an energetic message
what's essential: basic food. to be returned back to you - we
For many people I've spoken attract what we think. Don't
to the essential food focus take my word for it - Do your
has been the impetus to get independent research. Across
back into the garden. Day 2 ALL topics. Don't let yourself
of lockdown I planted many be told what to believe, just
vegetable seeds, joking that in because a talking head on
3 months time we'd be fine. the TV said it, or whoever -
Two things became clear as the inform yourself, that's why the
months unfolded - there was internet is really there, it's not
Fear and there was Love. My just for cat memes!
focus, always, is the latter - The
power of Love- that's Love with We might not agree, and
a capital L, (not lusty romantic that's great too - we can have
fluffy lower-case love) is the different opinions and still be
glue of the Universe. Love is friends. Freedom is having the
Trust. Love is Faith. Love is space to speak, and be heard.
Forgiveness. Fear depletes I look forward to seeing friends
KAIPARA PLUMBING LTD the immune system, we don't
need a scientist to confirm this
again soon, so we can have a
good hug, and catch up!!
to us - listen to your body. Your Jenny
DRAINAGE
YOUR LOCAL OCS at Level 2
PLUMBING "Tomorrow we go to Level 2". As I write this the country can
SPECIALISTS look forward to a huge lifting of restrictions. By the time of
publishing there will either be celebrations of success for
beating the virus, or we will have been made to step back
into level 3 due to squandering of the gains made. I think
ALL New Zealanders on the whole have done a fantastic job of
following the rules and guidelines so methodically set out
GENERAL by the Health officials.
As an essential service, our team continued to work hard
PLUMBING throughout Lockdown - providing emergency food parcels,
Master phone or video counselling, parenting or budgeting
AND Plumbers assistance; and practical help in urgent situations. Our long
list of seniors received a phone call every week from one of
MAINTENANCE the team for a friendly chat, to find out if there was anything
they needed, anything we could do to help. It was such a
pleasure to talk with these people each week. By the fifth
week we had formed many friendships and there were many
promises to meet up for a coffee on return to ‘normal.’
PH GRAHAM We look forward to resuming our usual calendar of activities
just as soon as it is deemed
safe to do so. Meantime,
027 244 5430
stay safe.
From all at OCS,
Hurndal St, Maungaturoto
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Letters from The Old Post Office - a repeat from April's online issue
Just call me Boudicea
Along with the rest of the sane thinking population of Northland (possibly just you
PLUMBER
and me), I have a pet dislike. Well, a very, very, very strong dislike. Actually, a hate. Kaiwaka to Ruawai
A tide of anger flows through ideas)! Sticking religiously I have long entertained myself
my veins, my brain swells and to the white centre line (as my vehicle crawls along) ● 30 years’ experience
strong words tremble on my she thunders through small with ideas of constructing
lip. Nay, I must be truthful villages and restricted speed weapons of revenge. ● All plumbing services
they tend to fall in torrents areas with joyful abandon, a Boudicea (Queen of a Celtic including new housing
of invective. Just as well that happy 100 kmh camper. But all Iceni tribe) was before me and maintenance
the only passenger is of the too soon the tricky NZ roading with her scythed chariot.
canine variety and thus can expert throws in curves Dear Reader, just think of
not repeat the loathsome and corners and in terror the joy as one sweeps past Andrew Kenny
expressions that she is forced the driver in charge of their these encumbrances of the
to endure. Too well do I recall happy little kingdom slams road, scythes happily rotating.
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grandmother. a rush of joy presses the pedal Ken Urquhart
Of course, I could just train the
However, I digress. The focus to the metal. dog to shoot out the tyres as
of my dislike all too often And it is at this point Dear we pass. That could be very Licensed
lumbers into view just as one Reader, that my brain boils. satisfying too. The dog would Cadastral
swings onto Highway 12 and Forced to trundle around probably get away with a Surveyor
settles in for the long haul corners for the last 6 kms at diminished responsibility plea.
to Auckland. Its large white 6kmh, just when relief is in
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In the flower garden I've planted a few nemesias and
pansies in troughs and pots spacing them in vacant places
to add some winter colour.
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R & D MacDonald
Paparoa School
We were all very pleased to return
COMPUTERS to school on 18th May after a very
long absence. Our students have
Call Ross with your adapted well to all the changes and
computer problems & repairs restrictions, and are developing an awareness
He’ll even build a computer that they have been part of what will be a
to your specifications significant historical event.
Unfortunately, COVID-19 has we receive
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celebrations, and our annual This year we have been thank you to you all.
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the Corona Virus situation has businesses. Their contribution the next seven weeks and will
improved. to our school enables us to no doubt have more news to
As a school we are very proud provide opportunities for our share with you in the July issue
Painter & of our position within our students that we may not be of Paparoa Press.
community and the support able to do otherwise. A huge
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Wow, "Look at that wallpaper"!
Cliff House (next to Paparoa Store - for those who do not know)
was recently opened up for the Dahlias for Dementia fundraiser,
with 671 people having an interested walk through. “Look at that
Wallpaper!” seemed to be the most immediate comment, so we
asked Tony, the most recent owner to tell us more.
Tony took us
through the home’s
redecoration
journey:
“I suppose it’s in
the blood! My
father was an old
school painter and
decorator, overalls
and tie, and I grew
up on building sites
looking through
wallpaper books,
and drawing on
the back of surplus
rolls. When the
opportunity to
restore Cliff House
came along, with
its many covenants,
I realised that 'Palm Jungle' wallpaper and the painting in the dining room
wallpaper would be
a big feature. I also realised length.
that there was the opportunity My most expensive was a Cole
to be big and bold, and not too and Sons traditional Stately
traditional. Home paper Icons, 'Palm
Some six years ago I was Jungle' at $500 per roll shipped
features editor for the 'Look' from the UK, just 2 rolls ... all
property magazine, regularly I can say is thank goodness for
photographing old villas and the large painting that covers a
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around Ponsonby, Herne Bay room ... no one will ever know
and Freemans Bay. Every - I thought!
restoration, pretty much, I have had fun with palm AG & CIVIL SPECIALISTS
consisted of 'spray-it-white' prints, bold florals, nothing
from top to bottom, add a too traditional, except for the SERVICING KAIPARA AND NORTHLAND
cute couple of cushions with hall, where I used Sanderson’s
pineapple motifs, and give it a 'Cocos Voyage of discovery', Roading and
lime green backsplash. Earthmoving
paying homage to what the
So, I decided to have fun with early settlers would have Excavators, Trucks,
wallpaper. You may not know seen on arrival, palms and Grader and Roller
that a roll is on average 10 dragonflies etc. I chose a
metres long, and my ceilings woodland walk for the kitchen, 30tn capacity Widening
are 3.3 metres high - that’s 3 emphasising that good old Transporter
lengths from a roll without a inside outside feeling. Most of Depots at:
mistake, and on average 6 rolls these wallpapers were shipped 580 Neems Road Bulk Fertiliser and
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the sitting room. Using a three bedrooms to go and MAUNGATAPERE Spreading with GPS
traditional yellow, (supplied can’t wait to import more mapping
by Arthurs in Whangarei at exotic wallpaper to finish. And
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PAPAROA School Taxi 1950's style
SHOP & BREW Many years ago a small group of children from two
Paparoa families had the dubious pleasure of being driven
Home Brew Supplies to school by the local taxi owned by Fordy Williams. The
taxi was used for the Arcadia Road school run in the mid to
Great Gift Ideas late 1950s and it collected the three Wilson children and
Old Fashioned Lollies two Blackmore children to and from Paparoa School.
Wed-Fri....... 10am-4pm I say dubious because it depended on who he'd had in
his taxi the night before - sometimes there was a strong
Sat.............. 9am-3pm
smell of disinfectant in the air which I’m sure we duly
Sun ............ 10am-2pm commented on.
Meet the new owners Naadi & Brian Occasionally we were at the letter box early enough to
1994 Paparoa Valley Rd ... 021 02188828 catch the taxi on its way out to collect the second family.
This meant we would go over a certain slight rise in the
road fast enough to “leave our stomachs behind”! This
was exciting in that day and age.
Some mornings we would have to share our taxi with a
fare paying passenger and we would have to be on our
best behaviour and keep quiet.
Those days were great and we felt really special travelling
by taxi to school and not have to squash in on the hard bus
seats with all the other children.
I’m sure we gave Fordy a really hard time sometimes but I
can’t really remember that exactly!
Gael Johnson
I've been thinking about ... 2020!
The first 6 months of 2020 have certainly given us memories:
drought and pandemic, gloom and Lockdown.
I have actually found drought (Even those in charge of the
the more stressful as the buttons seem to back away
dams turned into hexagonally from this.) And the youth
' decorated mud pavements and of today would cite climate
the cracks in the soil widened change as the prime concern.
and deepened. Nothing to be And now we must add the fear
done but wait for the rain to of pandemic. I’m sure none
come. of us, who have experienced
For me Covid 19 meant Covid 19, will ever be totally
adjustments but, and I’m sure free of this worry.
you’ll all agree, living where When you think about it, over-
we do the adjustments did population is basic to it all. It
not equate with a prison led to the nationalist rivalry,
sentence. There were even colonisation and ultimately all
some compensations in the the wars of the 20th century.
slower pace of life and the Nuclear technology was the
kindness and concern of result of the war effort and
friends and neighbours. exacerbated by the cold war.
Unfortunately I believe the Huge urban populations need
effects of Covid 19 will linger sophisticated superstructure
a lot longer than the effects of and food distribution. All this
the drought and a lot of people technological and industrial
will be suffering real hardship. growth has burned fossil fuels
Who could have anticipated and contributed to climate
the events? change. And people crowded
Every generation of youth together make it easy for viral
seems to have focussed on transmissions.
something to worry about. There’s not a lot you or I or any
There was population growth individual can do about it.
and the worry that the earth But I don’t want to spend
could not feed the population. the future steeped in gloom.
(It seems the earth can There must be a good time
provide. Distribution is coming and, as an act of faith,
the problem.) There was I am going to plant some trees.
the fear of nuclear war: Care to do the same?
someone pressing the button. RSPaparoa Press www.paparoa.org.nz
021 7727 66 PP 17
Maungaturoto & Districts Rotary
Connecting at Rotary 021 7727Master
66
Well as you read this, you probably will have been
challenged in many ways you had not thought possible at the
beginning of this year, but it would seem that we are making Locksmith
progress, so let us keep lowering those numbers.
It has been two months since to not only let people know
we had an official Rotary what we are doing but also to Bryce Frewin
meeting and we are looking let readers know what Rotary
at ways to move forward for offers and about ways that
Paparoa
us to continue to be of service they may be able to help us Ph: 021 850 983
to the community and start with various activities.
connecting again. Many of us We are gradually climbing back bryce@brycethelocksmith.co.nz
had never heard about 'Zoom' down the Alert level ladder
in March, but more than a but remember, wherever www.brycethelocksmith.co.nz
few of us have now used it to you are and whatever your
interact with our groups. circumstance, keep safe and
My latest 'Zoom' experience take care of each other and be
was a Rotary district training mindful of those around you.
when we were provided with Now, more than ever when
information about the many we're outside reconnecting, is
facets of Rotary and also with when we need to be kind and
tools to progress forward in supportive of each other. 021 7727 66
this demanding environment. House Construction,
He kura te tangata Alterations, Renovations or General repairs
One area that I do believe we We are all precious
need to make more progress
in is the use of Social Media Eileen Parsons 021 1420 357 021 7727 66
House Construction, Alterations, Renovations or General repair
House Construction, Alterations,
5 Steps to change Renovations or General Repairs
... your thinking & your life
1) Become aware - you can’t change
what you can’t see.
2) Ask these questions
What is happening right now?
What does it mean to me?
What am I going to do about it?
(This is for events that have happened in the past, or
are happening now. You can also project into the future to
help you handle something that could happen.)
3) Reframe the thoughts
“You can’t create the solution with the same thinking that
created the problem.” Albert Einstein.
Use the questions in Step 2 to identify limiting thoughts and
beliefs and begin to reframe them into something positive.
For example, 'Every time I express how I really feel, I get
rejected.' Ask yourself - is that really true? Then make it a
liberating truth. “Whenever I share how I really feel, I'm
saying it’s okay to be me.”
4) Embrace the fear and do it anyway
What’s the next, smallest most logical step that will take you
to your desired outcome? Make a plan, set a day and time,
then do it! Set the next smallest, most logical step and do
that too, and so on. Everytime you take action you build
confidence and overcome your fears.
5) Rinse & repeat.
The more you build awareness about why you are the way
you are, what it is in your thinking and actions that keep
you 'stuck', and what actions you must do to remove youself
from the familiar towards what you do want, the more
positive changes you’ll see happening in your life.
Keep applying these steps and you’ll be on your way to
smashing your goals and living a life worth living in no time!
Carrie Adlington18 PP www.paparoa.org.nz Paparoa Press
Paparoa racquet sports
Our condolences to the family meet new owners Naadi & TABLE TENNIS is up and running again, Tuesday
and friends of Liz Valk who Brian who have taken over evenings, 7.30pm at the Paparoa Sports Pavilion.
passed away last month. Liz from Alistair and Lynn.
owned the Maungaturoto The next Paparoa Connections TENNIS is making up for lost time and is now
Rural post delivery business Workshop is Sunday 14 June on Saturday afternoons 3pm.
for several years and is well 2-4pm at Paparoa Sports BADMINTON is re-starting on Thursday
remembered for bringing the Pavilion. The focus is to re-start evenings at 7pm, Paparoa Hall, and will
rural mail to our boxes. projects and set timelines. continue through winter.
Also we note the death of Pam Contact Libby at paparoa. ALL WELCOME
Pitt, quite a private person of connections@gmail.com
Paparoa, but those who knew Maungaturoto Op Shop has
Marching fun & camaderie
her will miss her. reopened, but is NOT accepting
Pop in to 'Shop & Brew' to second hand goods as yet.
Kaipara Marchers are a friendly, all-ages ladies' team who usually
practice their routines every Wednesday, 4pm at Maungaturoto
Graham Roberts passes away Community Hall with coach Lyn Hutchings of Ngunguru. You're
invited to come and see what it's all about any time.
Graham was a PPI member from 2011-2013, remembered
for his enthusiastic contribution to PPI deliberations! Marching is a great activity, all over NZ gathered together
it assists with co-ordination, to display their routines, all in
He had a passion for motor cars and frequently had a late memory retention, camara- uniform. Imagine 800 women
model ‘superior’ vehicle for sale outside his house. In an derie and it's gentle exercise. all together celebrating! As the
earlier life he worked for Rootes Group in the UK and had On occasions the team joins only team from Northland we
a great knowledge for the British makes and marques. He other leisure marchers around put Kaipara on the map!
wrote a regular ‘Motoring Matters’ column in Paparoa Press the North Island at different Kaipara
and was an original member of the Press Gang. In later marchers are
times he supported the Press by delivering Press copies to venues and participate in non- completely self-supporting
the local outlets in Paparoa and Maungaturoto. competitive displays. What through their fundraising
fun! efforts, weekly subs of $5 and
Although Graham and Freda only spent their later years in
Paparoa they contributed fully to the life of the community What's more, the team some sponsorships.
and Graham’s passing is a loss to us all. attended the annual All enquiries most welcome -
Our condolences go to Freda and her family. Nationals at Horncastle feel free to contact:
PPI Arena, Christchurch when Lyn Hutchings 022 070 8674
approximately 80 teams from or Jane Baird 027 271 4380.
Assistant Youth
Janic . This
Leader wanted
St Johns have been providing an excellent
programme for young people for ten years but our Leader,
Nyree, is in need of a supporting adult.
ARE YOU:
• Able to communicate and relate to adults and children?
• Able to contribute an average of three hours per week?
• Able to adapt to a diverse range of cultures?
If the answer is yes (or maybe, but I need to know more)
please call Eileen on 021 142 0357 - or pop in and see
Nyree on a Thursday afternoon between 4 and 5pm.
LIFESTYLE AUTOS
Roger Price
Full Mechanical
Services
Warrants
of Fitness
Paparoa Valley Road - next door to g.a.s.
Phone 431 6620You can also read
