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Mercury Bay Home Brew Club -
40 years old and in good health
By Stephan Bosman
Some of the Mercury Bay Home Brew Club’s stalwarts who attended the first of the club’s two 40th anniversary competitions on Saturday last week. Back, from the left - Bruce White
(club member for more than 20 years), John Simpson (Wharekaho/Simpsons Beach farmer), Judith Reynolds (competition organiser), Monica Spangenberg (club member for more than 30
years), John McQuillan (former president and club member for more than 35 years), Claudia and Boyd Rogers (club members for more than 30 years), and Bernie Spangenberg (club member
for more than 30 years). Front, from the left - Andy Santos (competition administrator), Neil Reynolds (club president) and Charlotte Rose Davies (Facebook page administrator).
The Mercury Bay Home Brew Club is this year enjoy and appreciate each other’s company.” home brewing for some time and thought Neil is what can be described as a “sophisticated”
40 years old. Among the club’s get-togethers With more than 60 members, the club is in good why not give the competition a go,” says Neil. home brewer. Not only is his beer both kegged
are two annual competitions (one in autumn and health. “Neil Reynolds should take the credit “I remember one of the beers I entered was in and bottled, he also grows his own hops in his
one in spring). for the way the club is tracking at the moment,” an old Pepsi bottle and was over-carbonated. backyard. “People think that the Nelson area is
The first of the club’s two 40th anniversary says former club president, John McQuillan. So, when the bottle was opened, there was beer the only part of New Zealand where hops can
competitions took place on Saturday last week “I was getting older and our club members were spraying everywhere. Everyone had a good be grown,” says Neil. “That’s not true. Someone
at the Mercury Bay Bowling Club in Whitianga. getting older. I was clueless when it came to laugh. Fortunately, all competition entries were, gave me a few priceless tips some time ago and
“Despite some of our members being away or what to do to grow the club. Then I bumped into and still are, judged blind, so no one knew it I have no problem growing good quality hops
in bed with the flu, we’ve still had a total of 40 Neil in The Warehouse in Whitianga a few years was me. right here in Whitianga.”
entries in the light and dark beer categories and ago. That was only three years or so after he has “Home brewing is a fascinating hobby. Neil is happy to pass his hops growing tips
eight entries in the spirits and wine and liqueur joined the club and I asked him to take over. It’s all about science and can easily be described on to anyone who’s interested. He’s proud that
categories,” says club president, Neil Reynolds. He was happy to put his hand up and since then, as an artform. I set out to show the younger there are other people in Whitianga who are
“It was once again a fantastic competition. the club hasn’t looked back.” adults in our community how pleasant the growing hops now as well.
We have members from 18 to more than 80 Neil joined the club after he has seen an hobby can be and, as a result, the Mercury Bay Neil’s wife, Judith, says he becomes
years old, but age isn’t an issue. Home brewing advertisement for one of the club’s annual Home Brew Club now has a large contingent of sometimes too excited about his home brewing.
is a common interest that allows everyone to competitions in The Informer. “I’ve been younger members.” “Neil would come home on a Friday after a week
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of hard work and immediately pour himself also enjoy each other’s company during
a glass of one of his newer brews,” she says. gatherings at several of the the club’s sponsors,
“He would often exclaim, ‘This one is good, including Hot Water Brewing Co in Whenuakite
this one is going to be a great beer!’ and then and Frankies Sports Bar & Grill in Whitianga.
just have to try the brew again the following “We enjoy great community support and it’s
week. The only problem is that he pretty much important for us to support those who support
ends up finishing the brew off before it has us,” says Neil.
fully matured.” As well as a raft of spot prizes having been
Despite stepping down as president, handed out on Saturday - many of which were
John McQuillan is still a judge at the Mercury donated by Neil’s mother-in-law, Joan Moulton,
Bay Home Brew Club’s annual competitions, all the way from Wales - the club’s longest-
a position he has held for many years. serving members were presented with boxes of
“Home brewing has come a long way,” says
chocolates and polo shirts proudly sporting the
John. “Home brewing kits didn’t exist when I
club’s logo. Among those who were recognised
started brewing my own beer as a young man
for their decades of dedication to the club were
in my 20s. At that time, we all brewed our beer
in our washing machine tubs and sometimes the John McQuillan (who have joined the club
results were awful, pretty much undrinkable. more than 35 years ago) and Boyd and Claudia
These days some genuinely brilliant beers are Rogers, and Bernie and Monica Spangenberg
being brewed. I’m totally honest in saying (who have all joined the club more than 30
that some of the beers that are entered in years ago).
the club’s competitions are better than some “It’s such a joy to belong to the Mercury
of the commercial and craft beer brands on Bay Home Brewing Club,” says John.
the market.” “It’s wonderful to see young and old getting
In addition to the two annual competitions, along so well and having so much fun. I have no
the club has a yearly barbecue at Wharekaho/ doubt that the club will still be going strong in
The Whitianga Garden Club celebrated their 40th Anniversary on Tuesday last week with Simpsons Beach farmer, John Simpson’s farm another 40 years. And I can only imagine how
a luncheon at the Mercury Bay Game Fishing Club, immediately after their May meeting at next to the Ake Ake River and club members good the beer will taste by then…”
the house and garden of their newest member, Jandy Morton.
The luncheon was well attended by 21 club members, many reminiscing about “how it all
The following home brewers won prizes at the Mercury Bay Home Brew Club’s competition
began” and remembering previous members.
on Saturday last week - Brian Sexton (winner light beer category), Kent McIntyre
“Our club fosters companionship of like-minded ‘green fingered women,’ celebrates the (runner-up light beer category), Jacob Campbell (winner dark beer category), Carl Gubb
hard work our members put into their gardens and provides an opportunity for expertise (runner-up dark beer category), Tom Adamson (winner spirits category) and Judith
and experience to be shared,” says club president, Judy Brocas. Reynolds (winner wine and liqueur category).
The club is currently at full capacity, but open to visitors. If you are interested, please phone The competition was sponsored by Countdown Whitianga, Hot Water Brewing Co,
(021) 188 2249. PlaceMakers Whitianga, HAMR Homes, Mainly Casual, Frankies Sports Bar & Grill,
Pictured is Judy (on the right), cutting the anniversary cake on Tuesday with Whitianga Mercury Bay Butchery, Mercury Bay Pharmacy, The Glass House Emporium, PC Electrical,
Garden Club life members Margaret Simpson (on the left) and Tertia Abrahamson Bay Carving, Santos de Santos Satellite TV Systems, Mercury Bay Bowling Club, Neil Rose
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An upcoming Lionesses
“Fashion Extravaganza”
On Friday 31 May (the Friday before Queen’s Birthday weekend), the Lioness Club of Mercury Bay will
be holding a “Fashion Extravaganza” in the Whitianga Town Hall. The event is a fundraiser for exercise
equipment to be installed on Buffalo Beach Reserve in Whitianga.
Doors will open at 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start.
Local fashion stores Stilo Design, Mainly Casual and Annah. S will be participating in the event.
Stilo Design will be donating a Trelise Cooper handbag as a door prize for one lucky attendee.
Members of the Mercury Bay Lionesses will be modelling clothing alongside models representing the
fashion stores.
A limited number of tickets are available and can be purchased from each of the participating fashion
stores at a cost of $25 each.
A complimentary drink is included in the ticket price. A cash bar will also be available on the night.
Tickets are already selling fast, so make sure to get in quick.
The Mercury Bay Lionesses are also in the stages of planning another garden ramble for later this year,
following the success of their previous ramble two years ago. Seventeen outstanding local gardens were
opened to the public to enjoy in 2017.
Mercury Bay Lionesses president, Alison Gibson, says that they are seeing a greater number of people
looking to join their club. “We are becoming a very vibrant group, with more and more younger members,
which is exciting to see,” she says.
“The Mercury Bay Lionesses would like to thank the community for their ongoing support. Without their
commitment, we would be unable to raise the significant funds we need for our community projects.”
Pictured are some of the members of the Lioness Club of Mercury Bay. From left to right - Alison Gibson,
Marion Fretchling, Fiona Mason, Jennifer Dixon, Kryssie Banicevich, Jill Bowker and Wendy Bradshaw.
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Participating in the Firefighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge in memory of Max Day
On Saturday last week, five firefighters from the Whitianga Volunteer Fire
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to raise money for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand.
Team members Lissa Whiteman, Stirling McLachlan and Ian Cox were first
time participants in the challenge, while Dallas Martin and Milan Lukic have
competed in previous years also.
To complete the challenge, the team had to climb 51 flight of stairs (a total of
1,103 individual steps) from the bottom of the Sky Tower to the top, wearing
up to 25kg of full breathing apparatus gear.
This year’s event was of special importance to the team, each of them
climbing with a black armband and tribute photo in memory of fellow local
firefighter, Max Day, who passed away in August last year.
All the team members were happy with their times, with Stirling proving
the fastest with a stellar time of 14.22 and Dallas achieving a personal best
of 18.45.
The team raised more than $5,000 for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer
New Zealand.
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From the left - Stirling McLachlan, Milan Lukic, Dallas Martin, Lissa Whiteman
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Local Flavour
By Joanna Mannington - Food and nutrition teacher at Mercury Bay Area School
Autumn persimmons
Many modern Fuyu persimmon trees have been foil to sharp greens and are good used in salads,
planted around the Whenuakite area. They are replacing apple or pear. For example, make a Ginger and Chilli Pork/Chicken/ Persimmon Fruit
stunning trees in the autumn and prolific fruiters. Waldorf-type salad with celery and persimmon
Birds love the bright orange, sweet fruit chunks, some local walnuts and a sharp Duck with Persimmon Sponge
and will often clean a tree up just as the wholegrain mustard dressing. Ingredients Fruit
fruit reaches perfection. The trick is to beat My Mum still bottles fruit and stews 2 pork shoulder chops/chicken or 4 cups cored, peeled, sliced persimmon
them to it by picking the fruit while the persimmons with fresh ginger, lemon juice 1 cup orange juice or water
persimmons are very firm and under-ripe. and a cinnamon stick. This is a good compote duck legs
Salt and pepper ½ teaspoon each cinnamon and ginger
The fruit will ripen and become juicier, much on cereal with yoghurt, but even better, ½ cup sugar
like a pear does, when left at room temperature it makes a lovely base for an old-fashioned 1 - 2 chillies, chopped
1 - 2 firm persimmons, peeled and cut into 1 lemon, juice and zest
for a few days. Unlike pears, persimmons fruit sponge.
will stay edible for up to three weeks at room Last year, I froze persimmon chunks for large chunks Cook in a saucepan until the persimmon is
temperature. They also look gorgeous piled smoothies and combined the chunks with fresh tender
1 thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger, finely
high ripening in a bowl. turmeric root and a splash of apple cider vinegar chopped or grated Sponge
If you beat the birds to the fruit, there are for an autumn tonic pick me up. 1 cup orange juice 80g butter
many ways to enjoy persimmons. Anabel Langbein blends frozen persimmons 2 tablespoons honey ½ cup sugar
My daughter eats them peeled and cut into chunks with egg white and sugar to make a 1 egg
slices like an apple. simple gelato. 1 teaspoon five spice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce ½ teaspoon vanilla
They provide a crisp, fresh, sweet and pretty Here are two recipes you are bound to enjoy.
1 cup chicken stock 1 cup self-rising flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
Method ½ cup milk
Preheat the oven to 200°C.
Method
Season the meat with lots of salt and
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
pepper and roast for 30 minutes or so until
Cream the butter and sugar until light and
golden. Drain the fat. fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
Meanwhile, heat all the other ingredients Stir through the flour and baking powder and
in a small pot. Pour over the roasted meat then the milk.
and bake uncovered for 1 - 1.5 hours until Place the hot fruit into a greased 1.5l oven
tender and the sauce is reduced. proof baking dish.
The sauce can be thickened if necessary Spoon the sponge mix evenly over the hot
with a slurry of 1 tablespoon of cornflour fruit. Bake in the oven for 20 - 30 minutes
and 2 tablespoons of water. until golden and risen.
Serve with jasmine rice and steamed Serve warm with whipped cream, ice cream
greens. or yoghurt.
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Salmonella Dub Soundsystem
at the Coroglen Tavern
On 1 June, Salmonella Dub Soundsystem (pictured) - the dance floor friendly version of the hugely popular
Kiwi band, Salmonella Dub - will be showcasing their latest tunes at the Coroglen Tavern as part of their
new album tease tour.
Featuring sounds fresh from the band’s studio in Kaikoura, the group will be touring during the next few
months around New Zealand, Australia and the UK to promote their upcoming August album release.
For 26 years, Salmonella Dub have commanded performance spaces around the world, blending a unique
and thrilling mix of rock, jazz/dub horns, drum and bass, electronica and reggae.
The Coroglen concert line-up will include sounds remixed by many well-known artists, including New
Zealand artists Tiki Taane and DJ Mu from Fat Freddy’s Drop and British artists The Mad Professor and
Zion Train.
Andrew Penman, also known as DJ Rudeboy, will be mixing the sounds. He is also the manager and
guitarist of Salmonella Dub, and the co-writer of all their tracks.
The Mighty Asterix, a legend on the New Zealand reggae scene, will be providing the vocals.
A live jazz horn section will make up part of the performance.
The concert is strictly R18.
We have a double pass to give away to the concert. Simply let us know (in writing via email
or Facebook) which Salmonella Dub song is your all-time favourite to go into the draw.
Please include your phone number and town/city of residence in your entry. The competition closes at
5:00pm on Wednesday 29 May.
If you instead want to buy tickets to the concert (in order not to miss out), go to
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Dear Editor - Another bottle store in Whitianga? tobacco products. we need to provide them with genuine aid and and project management group to provide an
I find it interesting that Whitianga has four bottle Now, in making this introduction, I would like not punishment. assessment on our flooding and erosion issues.
stores, three supermarkets, three bars, several to declare I am a non-smoker, I gave up in May Trevor Ammundsen This is just more of the same from council,
community and sports clubs licensed to sell 1989, so I do not argue for personal gain. My Whitianga that has been going on for the last 10 years -
alcohol, and numerous licensed restaurants and argument is that we should stop punishing the more expensive reports, but no action!
Dear Editor - Buffalo Beach erosion
cafés servicing a resident population of under citizens whom our society has joyfully allowed And the Buffalo Beach erosion continues.
to become addicted to nicotine so that we can Quite some months ago, a group of Whitianga
5,000 people. If I was cautiously to assume that You do not need a $1.9m report, you just need to
then rip them off through excessive excises or residents concerned at the continuing erosion
a third of the residents are under the age of 18 walk along the beach to see the damage that is
taxes, or whatever they are called. People get of Buffalo Beach met with the Thames-
and unable to purchase alcohol, that means all happening. What is the old quote, “Nero played
into smoking primarily because they are young Coromandel District Council coastal engineer.
those facilities are for the majority of the year the fiddle while Rome burned.”
and are not thinking properly and then they find They were hoping for advice on some practical
for around 3,335 people. Peter Mackenzie
it very hard to shake the habit. Many do give action to be taken by council.
Now a notification has been published that Whitianga
yet another bottle store is planning to open in up smoking, but many do not. It all depends on The TCDC write-up for the engineer (whom,
Albert Street, only two doors down from one of mental strength, support and peer pressure. I understand, has since resigned to pursue other Dear Editor - A dangerous bias
the existing stores. Really? Why? The lower economical bracket has a higher interests) described him as an experienced Once again, John Macassey was able to gently
Given that Whitianga has been undergoing smoking rate than the upper classes, who can coastal engineer with more than 35 years’ spin the kaleidoscope of public perception in his
some significant gentrification with the major afford good wine and other addictions such experience across Europe, Africa, central and well-loved, good-humoured fashion in a Letter
town upgrade which comes at considerable as golf. Therefore, for the lower economical south-east Asia and the Pacific. to the Editor in The Informer of 15 May.
expense to us all, why on earth would the tone classes, the percentage of their weekly income Unfortunately, the hope of the Whitianga Luckily my four boys slipped under the radar
be lowered with the proliferation of yet another that goes directly back to the government’s residents for some positive, practical action before the era of doom and gloom…
alcohol outlet? coffers is significant, I understand as much as was dashed when the coastal engineer advised Thrilled about anticipated disastrous sea level
Do we really need another bottle store in the 40 per cent. them that council was going to commission yet rises on the back of a heated debate on who is
main road and do we really want one? Money spent on addictions, both legal and another coastal engineering report. to blame for it, we find it easy to forget all the
Maria Osborn illegal, is one of the major causes of poverty So, the obvious question at that point was other effects of our activities on Mother Earth’s
Whitianga in New Zealand and needs to be addressed. why did council appoint a well-experienced ability to sustain us - an evermore rapid decline
The illegal addictions are widely publicised, internal coastal engineer and then also looked at in biodiversity, irreversible contamination of our
Dear Editor - Thank you but the 74 per cent tax on tobacco is not. So why commissioning an external engineering report? groundwater and soils, large scale deforestation,
While out walking my dog on Friday morning is our prime minister so anguished about child According to my understanding, at this stage pollution of the air we breathe with substances
last week, I had a mini stroke and finished up poverty when she is one of the main causes? TCDC has commissioned over the past 10 much more harmful than CO2, overexploitation
laying on the footpath. I would like to thank She could reduce child poverty by putting $200 years various expensive external engineering of fish and warming of the oceans through
Peter Thomas, who called the ambulance, reports on coastal erosion and adopted a industrial waste, to name only a few.
a week back into the hands of those less well
and also the lovely lady who took my dog home. Coastal Management Strategy, “…to better Were we able to spin the kaleidoscope and
off by obliterating her government’s greed and
Yes, we have a great community here understand the risk of coastal inundation and
getting rid of tobacco tax. Her failure to do so widen our perspective beyond what we are told
in Whitianga. l am now home and resting. coastal erosion.”
is hypocrisy. by highly effective marketing strategies fuelled
Thank you both. And even after this paper fest, there is still
Now I realise there will be many out by those who benefit from lop-sided views and
Paul Mason no positive, constructive action from council
there who say, “Tobacco is bad, it kills you.” fears, sea level rise would only be one of our
Whitianga to remedy the erosion of Buffalo Beach in
And they are quite right. But lots of things many concerns.
Dear Editor - Government greed and hypocrisy kill us - cycling three-wide on the Tairua Hill, Whitianga. Our rates will be spent on a $1.9 million
regarding smoking brussel sprouts and, for most of us, old age. But wait, there is more. contract to an upmarket overseas consultancy
I feel it is time to discuss a topic that relates to The issue is that we as a society have put TCDC, in their “Our Coromandel” update of for a “coastal strategy…” Will there be any
us here and now and a topic that no one really people who smoke in the position they are in, 7 May 2019 in The Informer, proclaimed with money left to do the actual work?
seems to think about - the punitive level of so it is our duty to see that they can live as best pride that they have awarded a $1.9 million Elizabeth Resl
taxes this and previous governments apply to they can, and if they wish to quit their habit then three-year contract to an offshore engineering Kuaotunu
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Change in Mercury Bay
Medical Centre ownership
The recent retirement of Dr David Wilson from Mercury Bay Medical Centre (the “White House”)
in Whitianga, caused a change of ownership in the practice.
Clinical lead nurse, Adele Pudney, and Dr Hannah Walker joined Dr Dan Asquith as partners.
“We’re excited to continue delivering excellent care as well as developing new services to better
serve our patients,” says Adele. “As such, we now have Corina Young, a clinical pharmacist,
working with us two days a week. She’s a fantastic resource for both ourselves and our patients
to discuss and better manage medications. Corina will be available for consultations in person
and via telephone.
“We look forward to working with all our patients to meet their current and developing
healthcare needs.”
Pictured are the three Mercury Bay Medical Centre owners - Adele Pudney (on the left),
Dr Hannah Walker and Dr Dan Asquith.
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Sleep - a necessity, not a luxury
A contribution by Libby George of Eden Clinic in Whitianga
Affecting anyone at any age, insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep) and/or waking
feeling unrefreshed, is a reality for some.
Research shows that adults who get fewer than seven hours of sleep (whether for just one night or over
the course of days, weeks or months) experience daytime consequences such as irritability, fatigue
and poor memory.
Sleep deprivation not only has detrimental effects on your work life, relationships and wellbeing,
but increases the risk of ongoing health problems.
These natural medicines can help promote a restful, nurturing night’s sleep, without leaving you
feeling groggy -
• Passion Flower - Herbal passion flower extracts come from the leaves and flowers. They are
rich in flavonoids and have been traditionally used in western herbal medicine for insomnia and
nervous conditions.
• Jamaica Dogwood - Traditionally used for nerve pain, anxiety and nervous tension. It helps you
relax, while reducing pain.
• Zizyphus - With a long history of use for insomnia in traditional Chinese medicine, it is said
to, “Nourish the heart and calm the spirit.” Zizyphus is widely used when insomnia is due to
nervous tension or anxiety.
• Lavender - Improves both the quality and duration of sleep, without causing unwanted sedative
effects. It is a particularly beneficial herb for those kept awake by worrying thoughts.
Magnesium is valuable for supporting healthy nervous system function, so you are less affected by
stress or relaxing sore, tense muscles that may be disturbing your sleep. Magnesium levels may be
low in those suffering from insomnia, so addressing this insufficiency can help improve sleep.
Reducing or avoiding the factors that can negatively impact your sleep can be the key to getting the
rest you need. Sleep enhancing tips include -
• Reduce or eliminate stimulants, including caffeine and sugar.
• Go to bed at the same time each night.
• Create a dark sleeping environment.
• Invest in a comfortable mattress and bedding.
• Limit alcohol consumption.
• Practice relaxation exercises or read a book in bed.
• Reduce screen time an hour before bed, ie phones, computers or TV. In the evening, utilise an
app that inverts the screen lighting to create black backgrounds with white text.
• Find a meditation app that helps you relax.
• Get regular exercise.
A restful night’s sleep prepares you for the day ahead. Your natural health practitioner can help
identify the underlying causes of disturbed sleep and offer quality natural medicines to help you
overcome your sleepless nights.
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Page 10 The Mercury Bay Informer - www.theinformer.co.nz Issue 846 - 22 May 2019“Autumn Tones” - an engaging afternoon
of good music and good company
By Suzanne Hansen
The music performed at the Mercury Bay returned and finished the first half of the
Community Choir’s “Autumn Tones” concert concert with a Harry Belafonte party number
in the Whitianga Town Hall last Sunday was called “Turn the World Around.” It was an
as varied as the weather on the day. excellent prelude to the break.
The large audience was treated to a The Mercury Bay Community Choir
lovely afternoon of music with an eclectic Small Ensemble opened the second half of
mix of genres performed by the choir and the afternoon with a modern Christmas song
augmented by some wonderful numbers from called “Mary Did You Know” and finished the
guest performers, Mercury Bay Area School set with “Blessing,” a beautiful benediction
students Sarah Morcom and Gemma Louden, written by renowned New Zealand composer,
and individual members of the choir. David Hamilton. Blessing was first performed
The choir, directed by guest conductor by the Auckland Choral for the funeral of a
Carolyn Medland, opened the afternoon with long-standing member. It was a simple but
a rousing American spiritual, “I’m Gonna stunning piece.
Sing,” which they followed with a soulful
Next, the audience was treated to some
rendition of “What a Wonderful World,”
Brahms and Chopin, brilliantly performed
which made the audience a little sentimental
by the choir’s piano accompanist, Elizabeth
and nostalgic. The choir’s last song in the set,
Nicholls, and a special set of songs by
“Cicut Cervus,” provided a total style change
which evoked the peace and contemplation of Mercury Bay Community Choir alto, Svenja
an old-world monastery. Thornber, and her partner, Graeme, on guitar.
Sarah Morcom then took the stage The full choir then returned to the stage,
and performed her own original song, ending the afternoon with some lively and
“The Story of Us,” and followed on with fun pop tunes that the audience recognised
The Mercury Bay Community Choir during their “Autumn Tones” and fully enjoyed - “Rhythm of the Rain,”
a cover of Queen’s “Somebody to Love.” concert in the Whitianga Town Hall last Sunday.
She acoustically performed these numbers as the Hollies’ “He Ain’t Heavy” and “Viva La
if she was in a club, entertaining, with a high Away,” an early American Appalachian and risk. Vida” by Cold Play.
level of professionalism and totally engaging Mountains folk song about separation. The second guest performer, Gemma After the choir’s final number,
the audience. The ensemble then performed a light and airy Louden, followed the ensemble and wowed “Happy We,” the audience was treated to
The Mercury Bay Community Choir Japanese poem, “Hisakata No.” The final the audience with her sultry voice performing another legendary Mercury Bay Community
Small Ensemble followed Sarah and treated number of the set was “And So It Goes,” “Since You” by Ethan de Rose and then her Choir afternoon tea.
the audience to some lovely arrangements, a lesser known but beautifully nostalgic song own original creation, “Best Rest.” In all, the concert was an engaging
starting with a rendition of “He’s Gone by Billy Joel which speaks of heartbreak Changing styles again, the full choir afternoon of good music and good company.
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2016 The Mercury Bay Informer - www.theinformer.co.nz Page 11Mussel spat farm in Mercury Bay proposed By Stephan Bosman and Meg Tatton-Brown Well-known Coromandel aquaculture is moving forward, most of the farm might says the area between Whauwhau Beach the land.” industry businessman, Peter Bull, and Joe well be completely under water for most of and Matapaua Bay is classed as having Andrew is furthermore of the opinion that Davis, on behalf of Ngati Hei, lodged on the time. “outstanding natural features and landscapes” the farm might stop orcas from coming into 20 February last year a resource consent “Ultimately, Ngati Hei feels this is a venture and “outstanding natural character” in the Mercury Bay. “Orcas feed on eagle rays application with Waikato Regional Council to that would incorporate culture, science and Thames-Coromandel District Plan. “To allow which would find shelter in and under the spat develop a mussel spat farm in Mercury Bay, engineering and this is what appeals to us.” something in the water that would take away farm,” he says. “There is a chance the orcas approximately 1.6km from the coast between There is resistance to the proposed from the protections of the adjacent land could get tangled in the ropes and frames of Whauwhau Beach and Matapaua Bay. farm. Andrew Barber, a spokesperson for would not make sense,” he says. “The ocean the farm. Once they realise this, we might not The application was publicly notified on Whauwhau Environmental Group Limited, needs to be given the same protection as see them in the area anymore. 17 April this year. The submissions period closed on Friday last week. Spat farming involves baby mussels (spat) attaching themselves to rope on frames which are secured underwater. The proposed spat farm would span 30ha and would be the first large-scale commercial aquaculture operation on the east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula. Joe Davis says the farm would be Ngati Hei’s first foray into the aquaculture industry and would benefit the Coromandel environmentally and economically. “Mussel spat farms suffer an escape rate of 15 per cent, so the number of mussels in Mercury Bay would likely rise,” he says. “While the farm itself would only create three to five jobs initially, it would secure a more sustainable supply of spat to the mussel farms in the Hauraki Gulf. Those farms are at the moment dependent on spat collected from Ninety Mile Beach, which have a high mortality rate. Whitianga would benefit from our proposed spat farm through the large OPC mussel processing facility in the town.” “As the farm would be quite a distance from the shore, there would not be any form of visual impairment and the way technology A map indicating where a 30ha mussel spat farm in Mercury Bay is proposed to be established. Page 12 The Mercury Bay Informer - www.theinformer.co.nz Issue 846 - 22 May 2019
Mussel spat farm
“I also wonder if any research has been done considered to be ‘more or less than minor.’
on the impact of spat farms on the ecology “Mussel spat farming has a benign effect
in general?” on the receiving environment and the coastal
The Thames-Coromandel constituency waters, so the environmental effects of
representative on WRC, Councillor Dal [a spat farm in Mercury Bay] in that sense
Minogue, says the location of the proposed will almost certainly be considered to be ‘less
spat farm is in an area identified for potential than minor.’ However, the environmental
mussel and finfish farming in the Sea Change effects also need to be considered against
Marine Spatial Plan. “The area [of the farm] other factors such as landscape and natural
is about to be considered for [aquaculture] character values and the spatial impact of the
uses in WRC’s review of their Coastal Plan,” activity on other marine life. The argument
he says. “The review [of the Coastal Plan] about these things will depend on the material
has just begun and community engagement is put forward in public submissions and the
soon to occur, which will look at the suitability degree of community concern expressed.
of [the spat farm] location and two other sites “I am happy and satisfied that the
on the eastern seaboard of the Coromandel application has been dealt with in a fully
Peninsula for aquaculture activities. transparent way by WRC as it has been fully
“My feeling is that it would have been notified and was open to all and any public
best to have considered the location [of the submissions.”
proposed farm] as part of that review, which Wendy Valois, WRC’s communications
would have cast a strategic eye over future adviser, says if anyone who made a written
spatial development of aquaculture on the submission on the resource consent
eastern seaboard [of the Coromandel] as a application for the spat farm requests to
whole, along with community concerns about be heard, a hearing will take place. “It will
that. But please note that a spat farm is not a then be the responsibility of the hearings
mussel farm. committee to consider the application,
“Regardless, it is the legal right of any supporting evidence and submissions, and
person or group to apply for resource consent then decide whether to grant the application,”
for [a spat farm] or any other activity before she says.
the review process and have it considered “An assessment of the environmental
under the current Coastal Plan rules. As such, effects [of the spat farm] will be completed
the resource consent application [for the [now that the submission period has closed].
proposed spat farm] was accepted and will be An assessment of the effects [of the farm]
assessed as a discretionary activity. While this on marine mammals is included with the
activity status does allow WRC to approve resource consent application and WRC will
or reject the application, a decision one way [also] complete a review of that assessment.”
or another will mainly depend on whether More than 120 submissions were received
the environmental effects of the activity are on the resource consent application.
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A question for Jack? Just email us or drop us a note
Good old-fashioned Kiwi ingenuity
The Repco Beach Hop visit to Whitianga in road legal by a nationwide network of
March this year, saw hundreds of heavily approved certifiers.
modified early model American cars cruising Today, anyone wanting to modify a vehicle
into town. from its original state, definitely needs deep
For those who got up close to pour over pockets and must follow the strict guidelines
these vehicles, you may have wondered set down by the LVVTA.
whether or not they were actually road But that wasn’t always the case in
legal or if special permission was granted New Zealand.
to the owners to allow them to be driven on When Whitianga resident, Robert (Doc)
public roads for the duration of the Beach Watson, decided to drastically modify his
Hop festival. 1994 five-door Suzuki Alto hatchback in
Modifications by some owners were pretty 2006, all the authorities were interested in
much endless and included having more was basically talking through the process
powerful engines fitted, plus lowered and with him and then carrying out an open road
altered suspensions, along with extensive test drive to ensure the car could reach the
body changes. legal speed limit of 100km/h. The fact that
While the cars still carried the traditional Doc had no real industry qualifications to
brand look, most were definitely a far cry carry out the major structural changes was at
from what originally rolled off the assembly the time deemed to be totally irrelevant.
lines all those years ago. The original Suzuki, which was initially
In a nutshell, if the cars were driven into purchased from the side of the road in
town under their own steam, then they were Auckland, was radically shortened with
all road legal and required to undergo and 670mm removed from the middle section. Doc Watson and his wife, Lois’s modified 1994 Suzuki Alto Hatchback and
pass a regular Warrant of Fitness inspection This caused the five-door hatch to become a 1990 Mitsubishi Fuso motorhome. Modifications to the motorhome means Doc and Lois
like any other mass-produced motor vehicle. three-door hatch. can take the Suzuki Alto with them when travelling around New Zealand.
To be able to modify the cars so extensively “To keep the modification simple, Well, Doc and his wife, Lois, also own Lois are travelling around the country.
and to keep them registered and road legal, I basically removed part of the chassis where a 1990 Mitsubishi Fuso motorhome, Doc served 23 years as an aircraft engineer
however, there is a very strict set of rules the front seats were mounted and then joined which used to be a school bus in Japan that in the New Zealand Air Force, before taking on
and regulations that owners and those the remaining front and rear sections back Doc converted. Along the way, he had made roles in the world of hydraulics, commercial
carrying out the modifications must comply together,” says Doc. “This meant the rear major structural changes that saw the bus and household lifts and the construction of
with. It is a process overseen by a group seats automatically inherited the roles of grow in overall height, width and length, road building equipment.
called the Low Volume Vehicle Technical becoming the new driver and passenger seats. plus adding a pushout side. “My projects may not end up being
Association (LVVTA), who are contracted Once that was done, it was just a matter of The rear double bed was also designed to absolutely perfect at times, but I don’t let that
to the New Zealand Transport Agency, fiddling around to get everything else to fit, be raised to the roof, while a wide opening stop me from simply getting on and having a
to ensure all modified vehicles are designed including the roof panel and transplanting hatch door was added to the rear of the go,” says Doc. “And when you do everything
and constructed in a way that makes them the latch section of the back doors into the motorhome. Raising the bed and opening the your way, there’s only one person to blame if
safe to be operated on our roads. remaining front doors.” rear door created an ideal place the bright it all goes wrong.”
Each year around 6,000 vehicles pass So why would you want to carry out such yellow Suzuki, affectionately known as Much like the cars at the Repco Beach Hop,
through this system and are certified an unusual modification in the first place? Tweety Bird, can call home when Doc and they just don’t build them like Doc anymore.
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2016 The Mercury Bay Informer - www.theinformer.co.nz Page 15“Te Pōwhiri” is taking shape A contribution by the Mercury 250 Trust Tuia - Encounters 250 is a nationwide Cooks Beach who submitted a proposal for a There will also be an inclusion of new will be a flotilla of vessels that celebrates commemoration of the 250th anniversary of heritage upgrade, identifying four or five key heritage signs, outlining the historical the long voyaging traditions of Aotearoa the first onshore encounters between Māori historic sites at the Purangi, believing that significance, early life and ecological features New Zealand. The flotilla - to be known as and Europeans. Through the commemoration, these could then be promoted as a valuable of the area. Thames-Coromandel District the “Tuia 250 Voyage” - will include six New Zealanders are encouraged to have addition to the proposed walkway from Council, Waikato Regional Council and the core vessels - two waka hourua (double- conversations about our history. The Mercury Whitianga to Cathedral Cove and Hahei. Whitianga Harbourmaster are also involved hulled canoes), a va’a moana from Tahiti, 250 Trust (a trust established to coordinate The project is being supported in part by the in the project. two heritage ships (including the replica the local commemoration activities), Mercury Bay 250 Trust through Lotteries Tuia In October 2019, a hugely significant of HMB Endeavour based at the Australian Ngāti Hei and the Mercury Bay community, Programme funding and includes a bronze event and the key ceremony for Te Pōwhiri - National Maritime Museum in Sydney) and are together planning a series of formal and replica sextant by prominent New Zealand the Pōwhiri - will take place at Wharekaho, one youth ship, which will sail together to informal events - collectively known as sculptor, Bill Hayes, specially commissioned below the famous Wharetaewa Pa, sites around New Zealand later this year. “Te Pōwhiri” - in Whitianga, Te Whanganui to sit atop the Transit of Mercury cairn at to commemorate that first amicable encounter The flotilla is scheduled to sail into Te o Hei/Mercury Bay and throughout the Cooks Beach. The project involves a slight between Māori and Pākeha 250 years ago. Whanganui o Hei/Mercury Bay on the Coromandel Peninsula to mark this significant relocation of the cairn from where it was Apart from the current Davis homestead morning of Friday 18 October and will leave anniversary. previously situated and a special marker and stock paddocks, the site remains largely on Monday 21 October. A book, commissioned by the Mercury buoy on the spot where HMB Endeavour was untouched since the actual event. Around mid-morning on Friday 18 250 Trust and supported by the Lottery Tuia moored for 12 days in November 1769. The centrepiece of the commemoration October, the flotilla will sail to Wharekaho Programme, “When Toawaka met Cook,” and land at the north end of the beach as was co-authored by historians John Steele the Europeans did in 1769. The crews and and Richard Gates and will be launched manuhiri (visitors) will be guided by Ngāti in June. The book is an account of the 12 Hei descendants of the great chief Toawaka extraordinary days in November 1769 along the foreshore and towards the southern when James Cook and his Endeavour crew end of Wharekaho, in the footsteps of Cook met tangata whenua (local people) - Ngāti and his crew, entering the site of the Pōwhiri. Hei chief, Toawaka, and his people - in Te Details of how you can be involved in the Whanganui o Hei/Mercury Bay in a historic Pōwhiri will be released soon. and groundbreaking encounter between Following on from the Pōwhiri, on Saturday Māori and Europeans. 19 October, The Tuia Stage - a free 12-hour “The book is a sequence of short stories, outdoor cultural showcase of performing which we tried to put together for as wide a artists from around the Coromandel, including readership as possible, not just historians or poets, musicians, kapa haka groups, dancers academics,” says John Steele. “We wanted and storytellers, all delivering a story of what something which young people, teachers, Tuia - Encounters 250 means to them - will be residents, holiday makers or tourists could held in Whitianga. Featuring an abundance of pick up any time and come away with a better original material, The Tuia Stage is a family- sense of what happened in Mercury Bay 250 friendly and alcohol-free event funded by the years ago, and hopefully keep on the shelf. Lottery Tuia Programme and presented by “The book aims to describe a rich and Creative Mercury Bay in Whakau Reserve/ authentic detail of what happened during Taylor’s Mistake from 10:00am to 10:00pm. this time. We also wanted to convey the Many other projects and events reflecting Maori and Ngāti Hei reaction and provide the kaupapa of Tuia - Encounters 250 and some balance and an indigenous perspective Haunui (pictured during a previous visit to Whitianga), will be one of the two waka hourua Te Pōwhiri are planned throughout 2019 for the first time. What was in their minds (double-hulled canoes) forming part of the “Tuia 250 Voyage” flotilla that is scheduled to and 2020 in Te Whanganui o Hei/Mercury and what was their reaction to the arrival of arrive in Te Whanganui o Hei/Mercury Bay on Friday 18 October. The other waka hourua is Bay. More information about these projects these strangers?” Ngahiraka Mai Tawhiti. One va’a moana from Tahiti, Fa’afaite i te Ao Mā’ohi, two heritage and events - some local initiatives and some The Purangi Heritage Project is an ships, the replica of HMB Endeavour (based in Sydney) and the R.Tucker Thompson from the nationally organised - will be revealed as and initiative created by a group of residents in Bay of Islands and one youth ship, the Spirit of New Zealand, will also form part of the flotilla. when the details are confirmed. Page 16 The Mercury Bay Informer - www.theinformer.co.nz Issue 846 - 22 May 2019
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