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Issue 934 - 26 January 2021 Phone (07) 866 2090 Circulation 8,000
New ultrasound system for the
Mercury Bay community
A contribution by Mercury Bay Radiology
Mercury Bay Radiology was proud to use their new
Philips Affiniti 70 ultrasound system for the first time
on Tuesday last week.
The organisation is a charitable trust established in
2014. The funds to establish the trust and acquire an
x-ray machine, ultrasound system and fit-for-purpose
premises in Whitianga came from charitable donations
received from both the community and national
organisations. The fundraising effort was spearheaded
by the Lions Club of Whitianga and was one of the
biggest seen in the history of Mercury Bay.
“The trust is committed to providing radiology
services to the community,” says chief executive officer
of the organisation, Graeme Matthews. “Based on the
latest technology, the Affiniti 70 will allow us to provide
a high quality service. The new system replaces an
earlier Philips ultrasound system which was reaching
the end of its service life.”
According to Graeme, the Affiniti 70 has advanced
capabilities and a flexible configuration, providing
high quality images and allowing the system to be
customised for a wide range of exam types. Unlike the
system it replaced, the software of the new system is
upgraded annually.
“Mercury Bay Radiology believes the Affiniti 70
will allow us to continue to meet the needs of the
community,” says Graeme. “The expected life of the
new system is between eight and 10 years.”
The trust provides ultrasound services to the Mercury
Bay community on behalf of the Waikato District
Health Board, the Accident Compensation Corporation
and the Ministry of Health (for pregnancies).
“With an increase in referrals and with the
appointment of Sharon Bowen as our sonographer,
we have experienced an increase in the demand for
ultrasounds,” says Graeme. “For the six months ending
December 2020, Mercury Bay Radiology completed
417 ultrasounds compared with 135 ultrasounds for the
six months ending December 2019.”
The organisation currently provides ultrasound
services on Tuesday and Thursday each week and one
Saturday per month.
“We would like to record our appreciation to Philips
for their assistance with our Affiniti 70 system and to
Pub Charity who kindly provided funds to meet half the Mercury Bay Radiology CEO, Graeme Matthews, and sonographer, Sharon Bowen,
cost of the purchase,” says Graeme. at the organisation’s new Philips Affiniti 70 ultrasound system.
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Don’t miss out on Social Services’
nine-week nutrition course
By Suzanne Hansen
From September last year, you might have also be available outside of the course for a
noticed a weekly recipe in The Informer, koha which is yet to be determined. Some of
created by Stacey Conning and published the ingredients that will be used in the cooking
by Whitianga Social Services as part of their lessons are being grown at the vegetable
“Healthy Eating, Healthy You” programme. gardens at Social Services. Tending the
The recipes have been consistently yummy, veggie gardens is an ongoing project for the
easy to prepare and focused on achieving a children who attend Social Services’ OSCAR
healthy diet on a budget, which is a useful After School and Holiday Programmes.
goal for all us. Stacey moved to Whitianga with her
Now, with funding from the Ministry of husband, Ben, two-and-a-half years ago.
Social Development, Stacey, with the help She has a passion for nutrition. She has a
of Sheryll FitzPatrick, manager of Whitianga degree in sports and recreation from the
Social Services, is rolling out a nine-week University of Waikato, a graduate diploma in
nutrition course aimed at achieving a healthy teaching and adult teaching, and a Master’s
diet at a reasonable cost. The course is also of Education. She has lectured at the Waiariki
called “Healthy Eating, Healthy You” and Institute of Technology, now Toi Ohomai
is open to everyone. Attendance is free, Institute of Technology, but is at the moment
although a koha will be most welcome. mostly a full-time mother while doing some
The contents of the course have been part-time work for Social Services.
developed using the Ministry of Health’s The “Healthy Eating, Healthy You”
evidence-based “Eating and Activity programme is an ideal opportunity for
Guidelines for NZ Adults,” which focus on Stacey to use her skills as an educator
foods and drinks that are low in saturated and a nutritionist. She is excited about the
fats, and lower in sugar and salt, and the programme, as it allows her, in her words,
consumption of whole foods as opposed to “To serve the needs of the community while
processed foods. being a full-time mum.”
The course will also address meal planning, The Healthy Eating, Healthy You course
portion sizes and how to shop on a budget, starts on 11 February and will run each
including how to read labels, and attendees Thursday from 10:00am to 11:30am at
will participate in cooking lessons. Whitianga Social Services for nine weeks.
Attendance of the course will focus on a The course is limited to 15 attendees, so if
cookbook being developed by Stacey with 33 you are interested in attending, you should
recipes, 18 of which have been published in get in quickly. For further information or
The Informer so far. Attendees of the course to register, please phone Social Services Sheryll FitzPatrick (left) and Stacey Conning at the
will be given the cookbook, but the book will on (07) 866 4476. Whitianga Social Services vegetable gardens.
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A new coat of paint for the
kiwi above Wharekaho
The Mercury Bay Environmental Trust has just completed a repaint of the stone kiwi on the
hill above Wharekaho. The kiwi was built to mark the millennium in 2000 by some of the early
members of the Project Kiwi Trust and to raise awareness of the work that Project Kiwi does
in the Mercury Bay area. Over the years, the kiwi has fallen into disrepair and two years ago
Coromandel Outdoor Language Centre undertook its repair and gave it a new coat of paint.
The Language Centre has since closed down and much of their conservation work has been
taken over by the Mercury Bay Environmental Trust. The trust is trying to keep the kiwi looking
as good as possible.
Last week, a group of Mercury Bay locals and visitors went up the hill to do a few small repair
jobs and put on another coat of paint on the kiwi.
The trust wishes to thank Joe Reece, joint venture operator of PlaceMakers Whitianga, for once
again supporting the project by supplying the materials they needed to do the job.
Pictured are some of those who worked on the kiwi last week. From left to right - Des Robinson
(Mercury Bay local), Alicia Lose and Kim Lawry of the Mercury Bay Environmental Trust, Bruce
Andrews (Mercury Bay local), and Andrew Goold and Hadlee Goold (visitors from Tauranga).
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Local Flavour
By Joanna Mannington - Food and nutrition teacher at Mercury Bay Area School
Seasonal sweetcorn
Corn is an easy vegetable to grow but it is much packed lunch. and corn for a traditional Asian-style soup. knife over the summer, it will be perfect to
easier to buy at present, either from the pop- Corn made the great civilisations of Central The sweetness of crayfish and scallops are remove the husk and kernels from the cob. If
up side of the road stalls, the weekend farmers and South America possible before it was perfectly partnered with buttery sweetcorn. you are going low waste, you may trim the husks
markets or the bulk bargain five for $5 at the introduced to Europe through Christopher Corn is high in fibre and energy, however to line muffin tins if baking corn muffins and
supermarket chains in Whitianga. Columbus, where it was quickly adopted by some of the calorific energy remains bound the stripped cob can be simmered with chicken
Fresh, crisp and sweet, corn lends itself to Italy - polenta. By 1560, corn had integrated up in the fibre that helps it move through bones, onion, carrot and celery to make a simple
all manner of dishes. At the start of the corn Chinese cookery via India. Portuguese traders your system. stock perfect for corn soups and chowders.
season, it is best to eat it simply off the cob, carried the grain to Africa where it grew more If you have managed to collect a very sharp Below are my current favourite corn recipes.
either steamed in a little salted water or roasted rapidly than other grains and required very
on a BBQ and drizzled with butter or olive oil, little cultivation and, as a result, produced Summer Indian style creamy corn off Zucchini, corn and Christmas
fresh herbs, salt and pepper. a population boom that may have fed the the cob ham slice
As the season progresses and the kernels slave trade.
toughen, they can be cut from the cob and These influences can be seen in the spices 3 corn cobs 8 eggs
moisture can be introduced via cream - animal and flavourings that pair beautifully with 2 - 4 tablesppons butter/oil 2 - 3 cups grated zucchini
or coconut - or stock, turning the mixture into the sweet pop of corn. Tomatoes, avocado, ½ teaspoon mild curry powder 2 corncobs, kernels removed
fresh creamed corn. coriander/cilantro, black beans and lime make 1 teaspoon each fresh grated ginger root and garlic 1 diced onion
Finally, the kernels can be stirred through a fresh Mexican salad with corn. Indian spices ½ teaspoon ground turmeric 1 cup diced ham
batters to make fritters, cornbread, muffins and yoghurt complement corn as does soy Salt and pepper ½ - ¾ cup flour (more flour will make the
or vegetable slices, perfect for a picnic or a and sesame oil in combination with chicken 1 cup of natural yoghurt/coconut milk or mix of both dish denser)
Coriander/cilantro - if that is your thing, if not other 2 teaspoons baking powder
soft herbs to garnish Salt and pepper
Cut the kernels from the cob and using the Grated cheese to top
back of the knife, scrape the cobs to release the Preheat the oven to 180°C.
creamy remains. Grease and line with baking paper a baking dish
Melt the butter and sauté the fresh garlic, ginger and with sides.
curry powder. Crack the eggs into a large bowl and whisk until just
Stir in the corn and simmer until the corn is bright combined.
and just tender. Add the veggies, ham, flour, baking powder, salt and
Stir in the turmeric and add the coconut cream if pepper. Stir until just combined.
using. Bring back to a simmer. Take off the heat Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and
before you add the yoghurt. To much heat will curdle top with grated cheese.
the yoghurt - don’t boil! Bake until golden on top. The dish is done when it
You could use a stick blender to make this smoother has risen and a skewer/sharp knife inserted in the
and creamier. centre is clean when removed.
You could thin down with hot stock made from the
cob and turn this into a delicious soup.
Zucchini, corn and Christmas ham slice. Finish with fresh herbs and chilli if you wish.
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Letters to the Editor
See page 10 for our requirements with regard to letters and contributions
Dear Editor - Jack Biddle’s Car Talk column about spare keys
In response to Jack Biddle’s Car Talk column in The Informer of 6 January about dealing with lost
or damaged electronic keys. When I purchased a new car three years ago, I realised this could be a
major problem to me as I drive alone and often to the South Island. What would happen if I have
lost my key on top of a South Island mountain pass?
My solution then was to separate the metal part of the spare key from the electronic fob
(this requires a special tool) and hide the metal part under the car. I then removed the battery from
the spare fob and placed the fob and its separated battery in a small box inside the car.
After reading Jack’s column, I decided to ascertain whether everything would work the way I
planned, should the need arise. I took my regular key away from the car. I then retrieved the metal
part of the spare key from where it was hidden for three years. I opened the door of the car with
the metal part, setting off the car alarm and flashing lights. I then retrieved the spare key’s fob and
battery from the box inside the car and placed the battery inside the fob. I was then able to press the
start switch and the car started as normal.
Maybe at some stage doing things this way will spare me a lot of stress and expense.
Brian Parker
Whitianga A dotterel on Buffalo Beach in Whitianga a few weeks ago.
Dear Editor - In memory of Julie Fairhurst (who passed away on 27 January 2016) Dear Editor - Dotterels on Buffalo Beach
So much love and kindness to give. I am writing to you to express concern about the dotterel nesting area on Buffalo Beach in Whitianga.
Flowers, trees, fruit, wonders of nature, As me and some of my family were walking down the beach for an evening walk a few days ago,
Rabbits, chickens, ducks, blue skies, we noticed multiple people with dogs off lead across the Taputapuatea Stream and in the area where
Rainbows and rain, hot sunshine, clear nights, we had sighted a dotterel chick earlier. These dogs sometimes were not in their owners’ control at
Shining stars, clear blue waters, full moons, all, with one dog even observed running away from the owners as they attempted to pursue.
Trout fishing, hunting, eeling, firewood. Obviously, this is a concern, as dotterels are already endangered and do not need the added
Arty, great drawer, meat eating. pressure of incompetent dog owners, as well as the pressures of habitat loss and predation
A true treasure, a top girl. by mammals.
Old school, a real soul woman. Therefore, it got me thinking. Why are there no Department of Conservation rangers and/or
And so real and true, a great mum. Thames-Coromandel District Council workers patrolling the area in order to stop this activity?
Blessing us all with her world next door a wonderland. Can people not read or are the signs too small and too far apart? Would it be possible to put tape
Dogs, birds, giant trees, beautiful roses, around this area of the beach to close it off to people and dogs?
Puppies so sweet, laughter, pain, The dotterels do not need this kind of pressure and it may help improve their breeding by closing
Anger, fights, tears and a deep love for her family and her Coroglen world. that area of the beach, with evidence from other birds such as hoiho (yellow eyed penguins) helping
Much respect always, with this.
See you in the stars, beautiful you. In short, I believe more needs to be done around this area, as the loss of more dotterel chicks and
Much love, adults would be detrimental to the population.
Barry Boyd, Tracey Rameka and whanau Adam Kitchen
Coroglen Dunedin (but visiting family in Whitianga)
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Summer Exhibition has already
surpassed all expectations
The Mercury Bay Art Group’s 2021 Summer Exhibition will be finishing on Monday next week and the
month-long event held at the Whitianga Art Centre and Gallery in School Road (an old school building
from Kuaotunu) has already exceeded all expectations.
“We’ve had an exceptional month so far,” says Jenny Cotterell, Art Group treasurer. “Sales have more
than doubled this year and surpassed the previous seven years both in number of paintings sold and
value. Seventeen artists, all members of the Art Group, have sold a total of 37 paintings.
“We’ve done things a little different this year and grouped each artist's paintings along with a short
biography. This followed the listings in the order each artist was included in the exhibition catalogue,
which made it easier for visitors to appreciate the work of each individual artist.
“Peter Nicholson, well-known local artist and a member of our group, has sold all his catalogued
paintings and these are being replaced with more of his wonderful collection.
“We’ve had comments about the wide variety of subjects and styles covered by the artworks and
the beautiful atmosphere attributed by both our vibrant exhibition and the old school building that
showcases it.”
The exhibition can be visited until Monday next week between 10:00am and 4:00pm every day.
Entry is free.
Pictured are some of the Whitianga Art Group members at the exhibition on Friday last week.
From the left - Peter Nicholson, Brenda Reid and Greg Healy.
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Samuel Peddle and William Brown - two of those
buried at the Whangapoua Historic Cemetery
By Meghan Hawkes
Miss Sybil Smith, Whangapoua postmistress, with him as a housekeeper. had been a large, robust man who neither drank at Whangapoua.
was uneasy. The weather was very unsettled Almost three weeks after the disappearance, nor smoked. Black coffee was his tipple and About four years previously, Samuel
and the sea rough and here was Samuel the body of William Brown washed up on although he carried a silver flask of the best rum purchased the Kauri Freehold Gold Company’s
Peddle assuring her his launch, Enterprise, Matarangi Beach. Constable Spellman identified in his pocket, he seldom touched it. As a young estate of 25,000 acres at Whangapoua and also
would breast the waves like a duck. He was William by his clothes and a watch in his vest man in England, Samuel had been a stone all the mining machinery, his intention being to
also totally confident in the ability of William pocket. There was no trace of Samuel Peddle. mason, once carrying an 800lb block of granite work the mine again. He had also been spending
Brown to manage the launch. An inquest found that William Brown met his a distance of 200 feet in his arms. His two money in getting the place in order.
She advised Mr Peddle not to go on the death accidentally by drowning at the entrance brothers and three sisters lived in Hawkes Bay, An inquest found that Samuel met his death
bar, but the men left Whangapoua harbour at to Whangapoua Harbour through the capsizing where he was well known, having resided there by the accidental capsizing of the launch
midday on 13 August 1913 when there was a of the launch Enterprise. for over 40 years, engaged in sheep farming Enterprise while crossing the Whangapoua bar.
strong easterly wind blowing. A month on from the fateful trip, and sawmilling. William Brown was a married man with a
They intended to go to Kuaotunu, a distance Angus Denise was riding along the Pungapunga Samuel was rather an entrepreneur - wife and two children in Glasgow, Scotland.
of about 10 miles. William was partial to a beach and discovered the body of Samuel the Enterprise, a launch 28ft long, with an 8hp He had been looking forward to bringing his
drink and a case of liquor had been put off the Peddle. He at once reported the find to the engine, had been purchased by him at Foxton family out to a new life in New Zealand.
steamer there for him as the Whangapoua bar Peddle family and then rode into Coromandel and then railed to Auckland. He had also bought Both William and Samuel are buried at the
was too rough. They were not seen or heard of Town to inform the police and the coroner. a steam trawler in Napier and it was his intention Whangapoua Historic Cemetery.
again. Samuel Walter Perry Peddle, a bachelor, to start a large fish curing establishment
The land for the Whangapoua Historic Cemetery
At first it was thought they had gone to Hawkes was granted by Ngati Huarere for the burial of
Bay in the launch. Samuel had previously told Whangapoua early pioneers and was in use from
several people that it was his intention to go 1878 to 1913.
there in the Enterprise. It was just possible
that he had started on the long trip and been Although 24 people (many of them children) are
known to be buried in the cemetery, only two
driven to shelter in some bay further south.
headstones remain. Evidently many headstones
But ominously, eight days later, wreckage was
were removed as a precaution when fire
found on Matarangi Beach and identified by
threatened the area. The whereabouts of these
Mr Peddle’s nephew as part of the lost vessel.
markers are now unknown.
There was now little doubt about the fate of
Samuel and William. Local residents, Brian and Gay Holmes,
A week later search parties, including have taken an interest in the small cemetery
Samuel’s brothers, were still out scouring the which they enjoy tidying and landscaping as a
beach from Whangapoua to the Matarangi mark of respect to those buried there.
Heads. A cork sole recognised as the kind Despite being a historic cemetery there is the
Samuel wore inside his sea boots was picked recent addition of a tribute to Steve Ferguson,
up. The lifebuoy of the launch was also found. Whangapoua storekeeper, who passed away in
A few days later the hat worn by Samuel was A tribute to Steve Ferguson, Whangapoua storekeeper, at the Whangapoua Historic Cemetery. 2016. Roses from the funeral have been planted
found and identified by his niece who lived Steve passed away in 2016. Photo by Mike Hawkes. at the cemetery by Brian in Steve’s memory.
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Whitianga Menz Shed getting
busier and busier
By Jack Biddle
It’s a well-known fact that after retirement, 40 odd pest traps for the Whitianga Bike Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00am until One of the ways to support the shed’s efforts
many men yearn for and miss the company Park, refurbishing wheelchairs (which were midday, but members are able to access the is to donate any materials, tools or appliances
of other blokes. There is a desire and need donated back to the community), making shed outside these hours as the need arises for that may no longer be used and sitting idle
to get out of the house occasionally and rub cheese and bread boards from recycled timber, personal, community or home projects. taking up space in the garage at home.
shoulders with fellow retirees who talk a recycling old bicycles, designing and making For those interested in finding out more, “We are very grateful to the people of
similar language and who are on a similar children’s toys, and building a hen house and Brian says someone is always around for Whitianga for their support, plus we owe
wavelength to themselves. several different types of furniture,” he says. a sit down and a general chat over a cuppa so much to the many local businesses,”
Some even form small groups, meet “We have even built a coffin. It’s also very on Tuesdays or Thursdays, and a friendly Brian says.
regularly to share stories and to discuss and much an environment where men’s health welcome is guaranteed. There is even a new And many wives are no doubt very
solve all the world’s problems over their issues can be openly discussed and supported sign (provided by Darren Hartley of Coastal happy also to see their spouses leave
favourite tipple (if only it was that easy). For a from within the group while we also enjoy Signs in Whitianga) installed above the shed home occasionally for some much-needed
growing number of men, however, gathering making those with mental or physical issues to help make it easier to locate them. bloke bonding.
for a social chat is not quite enough and they feel valued and part of our team. In short,
look for ways to actively put their hands and there is a place for everyone at the Whitianga
minds back to “real” work again. Some want Menz Shed.”
to learn a new set of skills while others want While funds are raised with the sale of some
to pass on their expertise and knowledge refurbished or manufactured items, Brian is
while they still can. very clear that the shed’s intentions are to
It’s the main reason the Menz Shed never take work away from local businesses.
movement was started. It’s a movement The Whitianga Menz Shed was from the
that brings men together in one community outset made possible by the generosity of local
space to share their skills, have a laugh and businessman, Richard Vetter of Peninsula
work on practical tasks individually or as Roofing and Scaffolding. He initially offered
part of a group. Working for, and within their a rent-free loan of factory space in South
local community, is a major focus for the Highway and has continued to provide the
movement across New Zealand. building at no cost ever since.
It’s also a place for some men to escape the One of the challenges the local Menz Shed
stresses of “underfoot syndrome” or being faces as numbers increase, is finding enough
around the house a little too much. It’s for this space in their current location, so long term a
reason that women are among the most ardent move to larger premises will be needed and is
supporters of Menz Sheds around the country. under investigation. “We may have identified
The Whitianga chapter of the Menz Shed is some land to build a new shed on,” Brian
now well into its third year and is continuing says. “The Kerikeri Menz Shed has recently
to get busier and busier. Chairman, Brian opened their new building with space for up
Mearns, says the local group has a wide to 70 men. Our membership sits around 30,
range of members in terms of age and skill so a shed like what they have will give us lots
level. “Some of the projects the shed has of space to grow.” Whitianga Menz Shed chairman, Brian Mearns (with his back to the camera), talking to fellow
undertaken in recent times include building The Whitianga Menz Shed is open every shed members, Keith Schmidt (in the centre) and John Berryman, on Thursday last week.
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Evolution Fitness smoothie
range launched
Evolution Fitness further cemented their reputation as one of the top health centres/gyms in the
North Island with the launch of their own signature range of smoothies last week.
“Since moving into our new premises at the Kupe’s Crossing development in Whitianga towards
the middle of last year, our own smoothies were always part of the plan,” says Billie Hunter,
who owns the gym with her husband, Buddy. “We didn’t want to rush things along, though,
as we wanted a range of smoothies suitable for our customers’ requirements. The smoothies
were all designed to be a meal replacement as we know it’s human nature to skip a meal,
especially breakfast, after a workout. That’s one of the worst things anyone can do, to not feed
your muscles after putting them through their paces.”
Four smoothie flavours are available - Coro Green (a superfoods special), Triple Treat (to satisfy
the chocolate cravings minus the guilt), The “Bruce” (low in fat and high in goodness) and Rise
& Grind (a coffee-lover’s delight). The macros - protein, carbohydrates, fat and calories - in each
of the smoothies are displayed on a blackboard in the gym’s reception area. “It’s important for
us that our customers know exactly what it is we are offering them” says Billie. “If they’re not
sure what to have, we will always be happy to discuss with them what we think is best.”
Insofar as the taste of the smoothies is concerned, Billie is the first to admit that she’s biased.
“But honestly, they’re very, very good,” she says. “They’re amazing.”
Pictured are two of the Evolution Fitness staff members, Renee Garland (left) and Tyler George,
with the range of smoothies available at the gym.
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over Anniversary Weekend
Anniversary Weekend sees the return of the “10 Artists” for another exhibition of engaging artworks
in Kuaotunu.
The 10 Artists - Chris Charteris, Claire Elliot, Phillip Fickling, Lutz Gaebler, Peter Matai Johnston,
Lucy Kuchlein, Lizzy Leckie, Ian Preece, Roimata Taimana and Colin Verner - are all based in and
around Kuaotunu and work in a wide range of media, including sculpture, painting, photography,
drawing, paper engineering, raranga (weaving), wood working, collage and mixed media. Collectively
their work is very diverse, but is connected by a central theme of a shared passion for the local
community, culture and environment.
The artists are happy to welcome a guest artist to this year’s exhibition. Dave Bryant is a local
craftsman who specialises in creating amazing works of art from wood and natural materials.
Last year, the 10 Artists showcased a “Waka Huia” or “Treasure Box.” This was a portable gallery
inspired by Marcel Duchamp’s La Boite-en-Valise (Box in a Suitcase) which contained an original
work by each of the artists. These works will be on sale at this year’s exhibition with the proceeds
going to Kuaotunu-based charitable trust, Kuaotunu Bird Rescue, run by Annemieke Kregting.
The exhibition runs from 7:00pm on Friday, 29 January until 2:00pm on Monday, 1 February. Entry is
free and all works are for sale. “We invite everyone to come along and meet us, enjoy our art and our
beautiful community by the sea,” says Ian Preece, one of the 10 Artists.
Pictured is the Waka Huia at last year’s exhibition.
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The Small-time Investor
By Whitianga resident, Max Ross rescue helicopter missions
ARK Genomics
The share markets have stalled a bit last week. advances in gene sequencing and advances
We have been on a huge bull market recently, in artificial intelligence are going to
which means prices have consistently gone disrupt the healthcare industry in rapid and
up for a number of years. It’s easy to do well profitable ways.
and pick winners when everything is going The first time the human genome was
up. On the way up, prices can stall or plateau sequenced in 2001, the cost was $100,000,000.
for a while. Hopefully this is the case now. Now the cost is very close to $1,000. ARKG
My investments are currently up 15.3 believes that this cost will continue to fall,
percent, which is $434.81. Eight of my picks until it becomes a commonplace diagnostic
are down and 11 are up. My best performer is tool for healthcare outcomes. This reduction
Tesla up 75 percent and my worst performer in price and the expansion of human
is Pushpay down 23 percent. understanding will change the industry.
This week I am going to invest my NZD100 I don’t really understand the science or the
or USD72 into Ark Genomics (ARKG). companies that are working in this space,
ARKG is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) I just have a feeling that this will provide a
that invests in companies that are part of a new opportunity for growth and investment.
move into gene technologies. I normally buy Not having the knowledge to wisely invest,
individual companies and don’t invest in I am instead using experts in the field to help
baskets of shares or ETFs. guide me. This is why I am using an ETF
ARK is an investment company that this week. I picked ARKG as they produce
bucked the trend of low-cost index tracking some really interesting reports and research, For the month of January, while a helicopter operated by the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust
funds by focusing instead on innovation. and make it available on their website. is based at Crosby Field in Whitianga, we report in every issue of The Informer on the missions
They investigate and research trends in It’s well worth a browse around and a read to flown during the previous week by the Whitianga-based helicopter.
technology and look for ways that this new get a glimpse of what the future might be like. From Monday last week (18 January) to last Sunday (24 January) the helicopter and crew
innovation will disrupt and change existing Please remember that what I write in this were utilised on four occasions, including missions flown between Kuaotunu and Auckland City
businesses and opportunities. Using this column is all my personal opinion. Some Hospital, Cooks Beach and Waikato Hospital, and Whitianga and Waikato Hospital
vantage point they then invest into these of my investments will lose money. I am
areas. They have been hugely successful sharing my thoughts and strategies so you The Whitianga-based helicopter isn’t allowed to fly during night-time. One of the two Auckland
and have beaten the market for many years. can learn from my mistakes. Be careful with Rescue Helicopter Trust helicopters based at Ardmore Airport (south of Auckland) is utilised
They have a number of different ETFs - your money. when the helicopter in Whitianga is unable to fly or is engaged in another mission. In addition
If you wish to join in and buy shares to the missions flown by the helicopter based at Crosby Field, the Auckland Helicopter Trust has
a general innovation fund as well as funds
last week flown three Coromandel missions from Ardmore.
based around next generation internet, through the Sharesies online platform,
robotics and automation, 3D printing and you can use this link - https://sharesies.nz/r/ Since 28 December last year, the day the rescue helicopter based at Crosby Field has arrived in
financial technology disruption. KHQQWP and you and I will each get $5 into Whitianga, the helicopter has flown 27 missions in total.
ARKG believes that CRISPR technologies, our Sharesies accounts. Pictured is the Whitianga-based helicopter in the skies above Mercury Bay.
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school year
By Anusha Bhana
After a tumultuous 2020 courtesy of the and your child.
COVID-19 pandemic, here we are at the start In Mercury Bay, our ECE centres have a few
of another school year. Last year’s alert level things in common - you can set up meet and
restrictions challenged everyone differently. greets with the staff and check out the facilities,
For parents, these challenges came in the they all offer welcoming and nurturing
form of homeschooling the over 5s and/or environments, and they are all committed to
keeping the under 5s engaged or entertained, empowering tamariki through learning, growth
while simultaneously balancing working from and development.
home commitments. See a summary of what some of the most
Amid all the “Bring on 2021s” and the ‘Good popular ECE centres in Mercury Bay have to
riddance 2020s,” it’s now time to make plans offer below.
for our kids for the year ahead, quietly hopeful And now for the over 5s. In less than a week,
that 2021 will be a much smoother ride. students from Mercury Bay Area School,
Let’s start with our under 5s. We are spoilt for Te Rerenga School, Whenuakite School,
choice in Mercury Bay when it comes to early Coroglen School, Coromandel Area School and
childhood education for our tamariki. For the Tairua School will be heading to the classroom
uninitiated, early childhood education or ECE for another year of learning.
is non-compulsory, teacher-led education and If you don’t have your back-to-school supplies
care for kids between the ages of 0 and 5. Think sorted yet, a visit to Paper Plus in Whitianga
of it as the prep time before a child starts formal (paperplus.co.nz) will help you tick off all the
schooling. ECE can be preschool, kindergarten stationery essentials. Plus, the lovely staff are
or home-based education and care centres. always happy to help with any questions you
Your chosen ECE centre is the place where might have.
your child can progress their interests and Additionally, if your child could do with
abilities, learn and experience new things, a learning boost this year, specifically in the
and develop essential interpersonal skills to subjects of English and Mathematics, look
ready them for the interactive school no further than Kip McGrath Tutoring in
environment. For most children this is their first Coghill Street, Whitianga (kipmcgrath.co.nz/
time away from home, to a place where important whitianga). Tuition is offered by qualified
emotional, social and physical skills can teachers within a relaxed and friendly learning
be developed. environment.
ECE in New Zealand is well-established, And if you are looking for a healthy activity
is subsidised by the New Zealand government for your child to become involved in outside
(up to 20 hours per week for 3, 4, and 5 year school, make sure you consider En Pointe Dance
olds) and is underpinned by a robust framework, Studio in Whitianga (enpointedancestudio.
Te Whariki (“woven mat”). Te Whariki ensures co.nz). Dance teacher, Lisa Gifford, inspires a
that all ECEs provide a curriculum that love and appreciation of all styles of dance and
empowers children to become lifelong learners. the arts with her students. She is committed to
So, which one should you choose? providing a safe and positive environment in
That comes down to what fits best for both you which all her students feel empowered.
Young Mercury Bay residents, Khloe Morgan (on the left) and Letti Kennedy (second from the
right) enjoying the beach at Matarangi earlier this month with their Auckland friends,
Emily (second from the left) and Lucy Dobson.
A quick overview of some of the early childhood education centres available
in Mercury Bay
Inspired Kindergartens (home-based care)
The organisation, also known as Ngā Kōhungahunga Manawanui, offers quality early childhood
education to more than 1,300 children through their network of 25 kindergartens and home-based
education services. They offer home-based education services in Whitianga.
Visit inspiredkindergartens.nz for more information.
Kauri Learners
An early education centre that creates a warm and welcoming environment where children, families
and staff are included and respected in the daily life of the centre.
Visit www.kaurilearners.com for more information.
Kuaotunu Rudolf Steiner Kindergarten
Provides an environment that is more like a home than a classroom. A warm, secure and calm
atmosphere is created where, surrounded by beauty, the young child’s imagination and creativity can
unfold within their play and work.
Visit kuaotunukindergarten.co.nz for more information.
Mercury Bay Preschool
Offers a safe and welcoming environment and is licensed for up to 39 children. With a fantastic team
of teachers, children have the opportunity to play, grow and learn.
Visit mercurybaypreschool.co.nz for more information.
Peanuts Childcare and Education Centre
Offers age-specific, calm, natural and thoughtfully resourced environments, and encourages tamariki
of all ages, abilities, interests and backgrounds to engage in the learning that captures their interests.
Visit peanutschildcare.co.nz for more information.
Riverlee Early Learning Centre)
It is the centre’s philosophy that children deserve to be immersed in a beautiful, harmonious environment
that resembles a home, where each individual child can find a sense of belonging to both the centre
and to the natural environment.
Visit www.riverlee.co.nz for more information.
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A contribution by David Innes of the Kapowai Kiwi Group
The Kapowai Kiwi Group have joined a and sense of smell and when she detects a
programme which will significantly lift kiwi kiwi in the vicinity, she “points” her nose
numbers on the Coromandel Peninsula over exactly at the kiwi and her body is quivering.
time. Even in areas regularly trapped for Honey is now directed to head the kiwi
stoats and rats, kiwi chick survival in the towards the catchers who are moving swiftly
wild is less than 10 percent. The programme, as the kiwi jinks through the bush jumping up
called Operation Nest Egg, lifts one egg to half a metre high over logs and branches.
from under a sitting male kiwi (fitted with When the kiwi is secured, the muzzled dogs
a small transmitter) in the winter breeding (trained to herd but not catch the kiwi) sit
season, transports the egg to Auckland Zoo obediently. The kiwi is weighed, its sex
or Rainbow Springs in Rotorua, artificially determined, its bill measured and, if a male,
incubates the egg and raises the chick to 18 a very small transmitter is attached to an
months. The young kiwi, now big enough to upper leg. This will enable location of the
fight off stoats, is then released on Motutapu male in the breeding season when he is sitting
Island, a predator free sanctuary. When the on eggs.
kiwi population of the island is saturated, Of course, not every hunt goes smoothly
excess birds are recaptured and released into and male kiwi responding to broadcasted
the area where the eggs were lifted. calls may be in inaccessible country or kiwi
The Kapowai Kiwi Group were unaware may fail to respond to the calls. Four of the
of the finer details of Operation Nest Egg birds caught during the first Operation Nest
until a few weeks ago when two independent Egg exercise in the Kapowai Valley were
contractors duly arrived with their two highly female, not wanted as it is the male that
trained dogs and set to work in the Kapowai broods the eggs.
Valley. Neo is a German short-haired pointer, During the five-day exercise, three male
liver in colour, with a long snout and soft kiwi were caught and transmitters fitted.
nose. In the back seat of the ute she likes to This winter (2021), using receiver aerials,
lie with her nose on the front seat armrest male birds sitting will be located and the
intermittently sitting up to look through the Neo (left) and Honey, or Aniani (right), the two highly trained dogs involved in the first eggs lifted.
Operation Nest Egg exercise in the Kapowai Valley a few weeks ago. The Kapowai Kiwi Group acknowledge the
windscreen. Honey, or Aniani, is a border
collie, a carefully bred heading dog, black data from fixed points. Male kiwi calls and identified kiwi-friendly terrain and broadcast support of Paula Williams of Kiwis for Kiwi,
and white for visibility in the bush, and with their compass bearings from the listening female and male kiwi calls. The resident Waikato Regional Council, Pub Charity and
a raffish look because of a large black patch sites are noted. Daytime reconnaissance of males interpret the male calls as interlopers the World Wildlife Fund. The group would
over one eye. In contrast to Neo, Honey is the areas identifies kiwi-friendly terrain, to be confronted and repeated calls can also like to thank the landowners in the
standoffish in relating to strangers, but is keen not too steep and the vegetation open enough sometimes attract the males to move close to Kapowai Valley who allow access to their
to have a ball thrown endlessly for retrieval. to move easily. You can’t chase and catch the broadcast site. Now the dogs, complete land and the responsible dog owners who
The Operation Nest Egg process starts kiwi in thick gorse or dense scrub at night. with harnesses and bright lights, come into control their dogs in the bush and tie them up
with review of the recent kiwi listening After dark, a team go to the previously the picture. Neo has incredibly acute hearing at night.
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It has been a very busy January for the of something burning that turned out to be
Whitianga Volunteer Fire Brigade with 18 clothes that had cooking oil on them in a warm
calls for assistance up to Saturday last week. environment. When removing the clothes,
Among our calls was a seagull tangled in they spontaneously combusted. Luckily,
nylon up a lamppost. We have also assisted the firefighter has also called our brigade and
when a water main burst and caused concern the fire was quickly extinguished.
of flooding. We responded to two private fire It is important to keep all electrical
alarm activations and three motor vehicle appliances well maintained and their filters
accidents, all of which were serious. We have cleaned regularly, and remember smoke
had a call to smoke causing concern and a alarms save lives.
grass fire. We assisted an elderly person that Stay safe out there,
fell into a Whitianga Waterways canal and Deputy Chief Fire Officer Derek
one of our firefighters investigated the smell Collier
Page 28 The Mercury Bay Informer - www.theinformer.co.nz Issue 934 - 26 January 2021A critical time to gather native dune plant seeds Have you recently seen two people in among the plants along the front of Buffalo Beach in Whitianga or maybe somewhere else in our sand dunes and wondered what they were doing? They are Kim Lawry and Alicia Lose of the Mercury Bay Environmental Trust. Kim and Alicia say that many people look at them, clearly wondering what they are doing, but very few actually stop and ask. They are gathering seeds from our native dune plants, so that those plants can be propagated in the nursery of the Mercury Bay Environmental Trust and other native plant nurseries in order to help to produce the thousands of plants needed to continue the process of restoring and protecting our sand dunes. There is only a small window of opportunity in the middle of summer when the seeds are ready to be collected and the last two weeks have been very busy for Kim and Alicia. “There are a small number of native plants that are very important to our dune systems,” says Kim. “Spinifex and pingao grow right on the front of the dunes in that critical area where the sand is always moving. They can tolerate those difficult conditions and if we could get enough of the plants established, our dunes would be more secure than they are today. Spinifex seeds are inside the ‘tumbleweed’ heads that we see rolling down the beach. To get an idea of the size of the job, this year we needed to collect 30 large Kleensack bags, packed full of spinifex heads, all picked at just the right time, to get enough seeds for the plants we want to plant in winter 2022. Spinifex plants are difficult to grow and are mostly grown in a specialist nursery in Whakatane. “A little further back on the dunes, we find knobby club rush, muehlenbeckia (pohuehue) and sand coprosma. Seeds from those plants are a little easier to gather, but are still needed in very large numbers. Many of the plants are grown here in Whitianga in our own nursery.” So, if you see Kim and Alicia in the dunes, go and have a chat to them, they will happily show you what they are doing and explain the important roll native dune plants play in protecting our beaches. “Our work is an important reminder to everyone just how delicate our dunes are and one of the reasons we are able to gather seeds successfully is because parts of the dunes are fenced off to prevent people walking on them Kim Lawry and Alicia Lose of the Mercury Bay Environmental Trust gathering native dune plant and damaging the plants,” says Kim. seeds along the front of Buffalo Beach in Whitianga on Thursday last week. Issue 934 - 26 January 2021 The Mercury Bay Informer - www.theinformer.co.nz Page 29
Te Korowai’s visit to
Whitianga skatepark
A Thames-based team of Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki visited the new Whitianga skatepark on
Wednesday last week to promote several health messages among the young people of Mercury
Bay, including the importance of physical activity and good nutrition. Sexual health information,
and information about the dangers of drugs and alcohol were also provided.
Games, a free sausage sizzle and fruit were on offer. The visit was one of several stops the team
made around the Coromandel Peninsula and Hauraki Plains last week.
“It’s important for us to get some important messages across in a fun way to everyone aged 13
to 24 in the Hauraki area, including the Coromandel,” said Zani Smith (pictured in the centre),
one of the team members. “We’ve had a lot of engagement from the young people at the
skatepark and is very happy with how our visit to Whitianga went.”
Pictured with Zani in the photo are fellow team members, Leah Sole (left) and Mahinarangi
Skipper.
Page 30 The Mercury Bay Informer - www.theinformer.co.nz Issue 934 - 26 January 2021Peninsula Riderz Whitianga Poker Run money handed to St John Luke Reilly, the owner of Luke’s Kitchen in Kuaotunu, presented St John Whitianga on Saturday last ERL Pools, Gull Whitianga, Johnny Simpson, Mercury Bay Ice, Himalaya Shop Colville, Kua Kawhe, week with $2,660 raised at the Peninsula Riderz Whitianga Poker Run on 16 January. The riders all Leanne Halliwell, Whitianga Lions, Mercury Bay Holiday Park, Mercury Bay Club, MIMICO, Repco enjoyed each other’s company the evening after the run. In addition to being a major sponsor of the Matamata, NV Motorcycles Hamilton, Whitianga Party Systems, Peninsula Home Kills, PlaceMakers event, Luke’s Kitchen has also supplied a courtesy van, driven by Johnny Cot, to drop riders off at Whitianga, Rough Waters, Royal Oak Hotel Tapu, Road & Sport Harley Davidson, Smart Environmental, their motels in Whitianga when it was time to call it a night. Peninsula Small Engines, The Informer, The Lost Spring, Whitianga Butchery, Z Whitianga, ZeeZee Top “We’ve received tremendous support from the local business community and we want to thank Fencing and 100% Whitianga. them all,” says Victor McLean one of the organisers of the Poker Run. “We hope more and more local Next year will be the 20th anniversary of the Poker Run, started by former Whitianga resident, the late businesses will start to throw their weight in behind our emergency services and community groups. Dave McGaw, in 2003. The run raises money for St John Whitianga the one year and the Whitianga Our charitable organisations need all the support they can get.” Volunteer Fire Brigade the following year. In addition to Lukes Kitchen, the following businesses, individuals and organisations sponsored or Pictured are those who were present when the money was handed over on Saturday. The six supported the Poker Run - A2B Signs, Ann Hamilton Harcourts Whitianga, Baileys at the Beach, Bob’s motorcycle riders are all founding members of the Peninsula Riderz Whitianga. From the left - Jannah Takeaways, Blondie Alternative Medicine, Carters Whitianga, Peninsula Hire Centre, The Coroglen Johnston, Yvonne Budliger, Clifford Thomas, Bridget Dudin, Katrina Mair, Rod Mansell, Luke Reilly, Tavern, Coromandel Hotel Top Pub, Charlies Workshop, Forte Finishes, Clean It Skips, CFM, Twin Oaks, Dianne Taylor, Victor McLean, Tania McLean, Bernice Thompson, Justine Laing and Yvonne Sanders. Issue 934 - 26 January 2021 The Mercury Bay Informer - www.theinformer.co.nz Page 31
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