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POWA AND THE EAST OTAGO SKY TOWER TEAM QUIZ NIGHT
OUR LOVELY SPONSORS:
Golden Fleece Hotel, Leanne Black – Ray White Real Estate, Zeagold Eggs, Monarch Cruises,
Whittakers Chocolate, Rainbow Confectionery, Waikouaiti Foodcentre, Palmerston Foodcentre,
Orokonui Ecosanctuary, Oceana Gold, Waihemo Pharmacy, Z Palmerston, Palmerston 4Square,
East Otago Veterinary Centre, VetLife Waikouaiti, Rhys Vidgen - Property Ventures Real Estate,
Beano's Bakery, Evansdale Cheese, Heather McGregor, Shingley Creek Honey, G Munn and
Norgren
Thank you to everyone who turned up on Friday 26 th March for our joint quiz night. 'brilliant quiz,
throughly enjoyed” were the words expressed at the end of the night. This was mainly attributed to
the awesome job from our Quiz Master, Paul Feilding from Dunedin, the fantastic prizes donated
from our sponsors and the delicious cheeseboards at half time. A total of $3,291 was raised on
the night.
IRB Surf Lifesaving South Island Championships were held on the Waikouaiti
beach, Saturday 27th March 2021
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OneCoast Resource Recovery is nearly there!
At last! By the time this newsletter hits your mailbox, OneCoast's first storage
container should be on site at the Transfer Station. To celebrate we will hold an
"Open Container" viewing at 2pm on Easter Sunday. You can come and look at
our lovely space, which will no doubt soon be filled with offerings, and help us
erect the shelving which has been so generously donated by both Bunnings and
Mitre 10. Please note that at this stage we will not be selling goods until we
have built up our resources and have a rostered group of trained volunteers
ready to undertake the different tasks involved in running a re-use store. Also at
this stage we will not be able to be on site all the hours that the Transfer Station
is open. They will still be operating their "free-cycle" Rural Rummage Shed so
there is always somewhere to leave the useful things that someone else may HAWKSBURY LAGOON UPDATE
enjoy (only in reasonable condition though, and not any electrical goods, car We held our AGM last week, I know there are
seats, mattresses or large pieces of furniture that can't fit in the shed easily). I many people out there who have an aversion to
may regret this, but if you are moving or downsizing in the next couple of meetings, however an AGM is an opportunity to
months and want to donate goods to a worthy cause, consider us as we develop hear a summary of what has happened over the
our community hub and email us at onecoastotago@gmail.com or text to 021 past year, and I generally find them quite
1307 765. Also get in touch if you would like to be considered as a volunteer. interesting. Of course, I was the person writing
In other news, we now have an official set of rules and a full committee, with the Lagoon annual report, so this one wasn’t
myself as chair, Jennie Upton as secretary and Chris Watson as treasurer, and quite as interesting to me. I had earlier indicated
our application to be an incorporated Society is being considered at the to the committee that it was my intention to stand
moment. When that is approved things can really start moving. Thank you for down as chair after 11 years in the role and I
your support over the last few years, and thanks especially to the Dunedin City was delighted that Ruth Ferguson agreed to take
Council and the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board for their help and on the task. After the formal part of the meeting
collaboration as we have crept towards this starting line. Sandra Carlson entertained us with stories plus
photos of her life growing up on the West Coast,
Judy Martin, OneCoast Chair it bought back many memories for us older
members, ie long drop toilets, at least this year
we were grateful to be able to hold a face-to-face
meeting.
Our usual Ki Uta Ki Tai planting days were
cancelled during last year, but we did manage to
achieve the printing of another 5000 brochures
(thanks to the Community Board), our website
was redesigned and a facebook page added,
thanks to Cooper Clarkson (local website
designers).
The Lagoon itself seems to be in reasonable
health at present, although the water level
remains quite low, which the wading birds prefer.
There are a lot of small shoals of fish in PO Creek and as a result more Shags and Herons can be seen. While the
lagoon is so low Ruth (newly elected chairperson) walked around the edge of the top lagoon, this resulted in the
collection of over 11kgs of rubbish. Mostly bottles (including quite old ones), aluminum cans (all modern ones), and
food wrappers. Some things were too difficult to remove ie old tyre. Please think twice before disposing of your rubbish
at the lagoon, take it home and dispose of it properly. We await a decent amount of rain to fill the lagoon over the
winter months and if the outlet needs to be opened it will be interesting to see if all the fish head out to sea. I suspect
they will.
DO YOU NEED AN ODD JOB DONE AROUND THE HOUSE ?
Shirley McKewen Shelves and sheds tidied, pelmets and windows washed
WAIKOUAITI INDOOR BOWLS Committee member Reasonable rates. Phone Kate or Shane 465 1178
CLUB
The Waikouaiti Indoor Bowls Club will be
starting again on Wednesday 7th April at
the East Otago Events Centre from
7.00pm to 9.00pm. The Centre is one the
best venues in Otago for Indoor Bowls so
come along and enjoy the company and
the excellent facilities. If you’ve never
played Indoor Bowls before, it’s a game
played on long mats and bowls are
provided. Your first night’s free so come
and try it out. You’ll be very welcome!
For more information contact Phil
Hammond on 027 358 3697
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Classified and community notices (for non-profits)
Meet new people East Otago Creative Fibre Waikouaiti Creative Crafts Scottish Country Dancing
(Spinners & Weavers) 9.30am – 2pm every 2nd and 4th Every Tuesday 7.00pm – 9.00pm
Lions Club of Palmerston 1st Thursday of the month, 10am Wed. Waikouaiti Fire Station Childrens tutition 7.00pm-800pm
New members very welcome. 2nd – 2pm. St John's Church Hall, Meeting Rm. Ph Cathy 465 7662 Clark Hall, Palmerston. Ph Lynne
Monday of each month, starting at Beach St, Waikouaiti. All or Naomi 465 7714.
6pm, Waihemo Lodge. Ph Bruce welcome. Ph Cathy Cox 027 341 465 7572.
465 7884 or Ronald 465 1331. 6556 or Mary Templeton 027 298 Stadium Sports
5441. Waikouaiti Garden Club KM Fitness & Nutrition
R.S.A. Last Monday of the month @ Fitness Classes
Meets every Friday from 4.30pm East Otago Art Group 7.30pm. Waikouaiti Events Mon 9.15am and 7pm, Thurs 7pm
Community Board Update Pratt St Waikouaiti. Meet new Meet fortnightly at 10.30am. St Centre, Supper Room. Ph Stuart Fri 6am
friends over a meal and a drink in Johns Church, Beach Street. All Brown 465 7646 Taste Success wholefood eating
WaterUpdate a warm & friendly atmosphere. welcome. programme's also available
Ph Warren MacLeod 0212679987 Ph: Reywa 465 7161 Waikouaiti Golf Club ph Katrina 027 252 6986
You will have seen lots of orange cones and many lengths of HDPE black pipe Tuesday 10am report. Friday
or 465-7079. Hall available for
(HDPE = High Density Polyethylene) on the roadside as the old water pipes in hire. Eastern Boating Fishing Club 12.45pm report. Saturday Steady As You Go
Edinburgh Street, Waikouaiti, and throughout Karitane are replaced. Some of Enquires: Kerrie Boock 027 358 12.15pm report. Ph 465 7129 or Wednesday mornings at 10am. If
the pipes date back to 1912. The Edinburgh Street job should be complete by Waikouaiti/Karitane Living 8769 or Eric Boock (027 686 email you are interested in gentle
Alone Group 9929) easternbfclub@gmail.com waikouaitigolf@gmail.com exercise and good company for
the end of June and the Karitane work by the end of August - weather 3rd Tuesday of the month. 12mid- an hour come along. Waikouaiti
permitting. The new sophisticated lead monitor has arrived from overseas and day Outpost Cafe. East Otago Creative Artisans Waikouaiti Rodeo Club Events Centre.
will be installed shortly. It will provide ‘real time’ information about the water Ph Lois 465 7492 or Joan Contact: Reywa Brown 465 7161 Ph Logan Rowland 021 0257
465 7728. 6513. Swimming Club
quality entering the raw water reservoir from the river. We should have more 1st & 4th school term. Hawksbury
East Otago Embroiderer's Guild
detailed information about this piece of equipment in the next POWA issue and High Tea Project Hawksbury Village. New Waikouaiti Community Garden Pool.
shortly afterwards we should start to hear about when watery things will return East Otago Events Centre members welcome. Every 1st, 3rd Ph POWA 027 253 9205
Tai Chi
to ‘normal’. Date advertised in newsletter & 5th Wednesday of the month @ East Otago Events Centre
Ph Sonya 027 253 9205 9.30am. President Anne Fitness and Fun Monday 10am (Intermediate)
10 Year Plan -‘The Future of Us’ Fitzgerald phone 03 482 1002. at St John's Church Hall
Euchre Eastern Rugby Club
In your mailbox shortly you should receive a large envelope from Dunedin City Every Friday St Johns Hall Beach Ph Abby Lynch 027 885 5105 Monday 10am (advanced)
East Otago Musical Theatre Inc.
Council which contains consultation information on the council’s 10 year plan Street 1.30-4pm. Contact: John President – Louis Smith easternrugbyclub@gmail.com Tuesday 7pm (advanced)
2021-2031. This year it has the title of ‘tō tātou eke whakamuri - the future of Pearce 021 116 3936 or Dick Thursday 10:30am - not 1st Thurs
Secretary – Sharleen Snoeck
King 465 7566 Hydrotherapy @ Aquasize of month (Intermediate)
us’. The information pack contains feedback forms on which you can have Treasurer - Sonya Watson Thursday 2pm (Beginners)
03 465 1401 Thursday's 9.30am – 10.30am.
your say about any subjects you wish. As a Community Board we will be Waikouaiti Community Garden Moana Gow Pool, Hawksbury. Ph Friday 9:30 and !0:45 (advanced)
making a submission to the plan on a variety of topics. We will be holding a Contact: Judy Martin East Otago Social Bridge Club Bev 465 8203. Phone Joy Justice 465-8313
‘Drop-in’ session at the East Otago Events Centre on Saturday 17th April Ph: 021 130 7765 Waihemo Lodge Hotel, Twilight Tennis
Palmerston. All Welcome. Karitane Bowling Club
from 10.00 am till 2.00 pm and we would be keen to meet you and hear your Thursday from 4pm. Social bowls Wednesday 6.30pm. Want a
views about all of the things which are provided (or not provided) by the DCC For Families Lessons available. We meet very
followed with a $3 BBQ. game? Ph Sarah McMillan
Wednesday night. Please be
for our North Coast area. Submissions close on 29th April. Newcomers welcome. Coaching 021 207 2486
Waikouaiti-Palmerston Toy seated by 7:00pm.
Library Contact: Joan O'Reilly 4651 476 provided. Ph Gary 465 7172.
Waikouaiti Indoor Bowling Club
We still have some money to give away. The DCC financial year runs from 1st Open every Wedesday 3:15-4:15 Karitane Indoor Bowling Club Commences Wednesday nights
and Saturday 10:30-12pm East Otago Woodturners inc.
July to 30th June each year and our Discretionary Fund gets topped up by Inc 7-9pm from April 12th until Mid-
191 Main Road, Waikouaiti Every Wednesday at 7:30pm.
$10,000. To apply for a grant to support a community project, please feel free Winter season only, April – Sept. September 2021 at the events
Ph: Kate Mossman 027 3718483 Contact Lyn Trusler 4651 511 or
Tues 1.30pm Karitane Hall. Come Centre
to either contact a board member or download the application form from the Email: wptoylibrary@yahoo.co.nz 027 296 8711, or Lou Tonkin
and enjoy social indoor bowls. Contact Phil Hammond 465 8157
DCC website. Affordable new membership 020 4037 9635
Contact: Neil 4658184 or Murray
pricing and free toy hires 465 7363. Waikouaiti Outdoor Bowling
Great new toys for 0-6 year olds Kati Huirapa Runaka ki
Our next formal meeting will be held in the Blueskin Bay Library Meeting Room Puketeraki
Club
Kyokushin Karate Contact Eva 465 7790 or Colleen
in Waitati on Wednesday 14th April starting at the slightly earlier time of 4.30 Waikouaiti Plunket Rooms Monday – Friday 9am – 4pm. Ph 465 7558
Mon/Thurs 6-8pm, open to all
pm. If you wish to speak at the public forum please contact Rebecca Murray Parents and children's (under 5) 465 7300.
ages & fitness levels, learn self Club Day Thursday 2.00pm
on 477 4000. coffee group. 9.30am – 11.30am
every Wednesday. Ph Shelley Movement to Music defence, gain confidence &
fitness, make new friends & so Waikouaiti Yoga
(Community Karitane) 021 St Johns Church, Beach St,
Alasdair Morrison, Chairman Waikouaiti Coast Community Board – every Tuesday 10 am, much more. 1st class free. East Otago Events Centre
401343, Kerry 027 2753975 Tuesday's 6.30pm - 7.30pm
info@calmarine.co.nz 0274 354 384 (Community Support Co- Contact : Waikouaiti Church Hall, Kildare
Street. Contact: Thursday's 6.30pm - 7.30pm
ordinator) Lynne Holden 03 4658413 or
Carina 021 071 5562. noah.heath@slingshot.co.nz Contact: Nicola 021 0862 0140
IRB NZ SURF LIFE SAVING COMPETITION Te Kakano “Free” Nurse Led Gold coin drop in.
RYT: IYTA NZ
2021 starts 14th January
Clinic Mecaela Baird School of Ballet
New members welcome.
On Saturday the 27th of March Waikouaiti was awoken to the sound of race Held monthly at Puketeraki ki Ph 465 8293 Cell 021 804076
Huirapa Marae Otago Eastern District Camera Email mstutu2@hotmail.com
tuned, 30 horsepower Mercury outboard motors which signalled the start of NZ
Contact Tumai Ora Whanau Club
Surf Life Savings South Island Inflatable rescue boat (IRB) competition. Services 4657651 Meet on every 2nd Monday at Moana Gow Pool
Or KTKO Ltd 4770071 7.30pm at the St Mary’s Church Corner of Truby King Drive and
Waikouaiti Beach is regarded as a great competition beach due to the Hall, Stromness St.Palmerston. Kennard Crescent, Hawksbury
evenness of the shore break and being suitable for competition in most Try Something New New Members welcome. Village. Ph Ailsa 465 7419
weathers. This year there was a strong local presence with the Warrington Contact: Tracey Clare www.moanagowpool.
0274 533 230 webstarts.com
Team managed by Layette & Wop Harris from Palmerston managing the under East Otago Buddy
eastotagocameraclub@gmail.com
19 & under 23 male teams. From Waikouaiti Taryn and Eilis Doyle competed, Programme Petanque
2 hours fun & new experiences Wednesday & Sundays 1.15pm.
and dad Sean helped run the event. weekly for children 5 - 12 yrs old. The Waitaki Writer’s Group
Ready to play at 1.30pm,
Contact Jo 021 268 4780 Meetings are held on the second
Waikouaiti. Ph Anthony
The Warrington team did very well coming 4th Monday of every month at 1.30 in
465 7662.
out of 10 teams and collecting 8 medals. In the St John Hall, Exe Street,
Oamaru. President Chris Stewart
two weeks both teams head off to Ruakaka to on 434 8800
compete at NZ Nationals against the best in waitakiwriters@yahoo.co.nz
NZ and the world.
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OPINION PIECE ...
East Otago Water Supply
Have you seen the water supply petition for residents of Waikouaiti,
Karitane and Hawksbury Village around town? It is clear that there is a
lot of dissatisfaction with our drinking water supply. This petition will
provide an indication of community preference for water to be supplied
from the DCC Mt Grand reservoir (Dunedin supply) rather than from the
Waikouaiti River.
At the public meeting on 10 March 2021, our questions were mostly
answered but at no stage have we been asked about our preferences
for or expectations of water provision. The recent scare provided an
opportunity for change but that was not evident at the meeting.
Dunedin City Council personnel reported on actions already taken in Wanted a local living in the Waikouaiti, Blueskin Bay
relation to the abnormal lead levels detected in drinking water. I cannot area who can operate our Light Maintenance Patrol
fault the precautionary approach taken by the DCC and Public Health (LMP) as part of our commitment to the DCC Road
Maintenance Contract.
South so far. Planned future actions include continuing with pipe FOODBANK- APPLY FOR FOOD ASSISTANCE
replacement in Karitane, bringing forward planned pipe replacement in You’ll need to be self motivated, happy to be working
Edinburgh Street, Waikouaiti, and continuing with the already planned If you are in need of food assistance please get in touch with
on your own, fit, healthy and be highly organised.
upgrade of the existing water treatment station next year. In other your local foodbank (POWA powa.ed@gmail.com) directly
You’ll need to be a very practical person that holds a
words, it seems like business as usual! for a food parcel. It is advisable to call or email us first. You
class 2 licence and have some skill mechanically
may need proof of address and other documentation
Talk is in the air about future population growth in this area, so it is and a DIY bent.
including a referral from a social agency.
timely to be thinking ahead about appropriate infrastructure Please move quickly and submit your CV to
development, including the adequate provision of sufficient quantities of If you need assistance such as budgeting, local health
cargillcontracting@outlook.com as we are looking to
safe, reliable drinking water. Would it not be prudent to pre-empt these services or other Government agency help you can find their
fill this position as soon as possible .
and begin providing for future needs rather than spending yet more contact details here Community Services
money on a system that is problematic because of farming and mining https://www.foodbank.co.nz/links
activities in the catchment area and supply disruption in times of Waikouaiti Beach Litter Survey, Sunday
DONATE
drought? Connection to the Mt Grand supply would provide more 11 April, at 10am With the economic impact of COVID19 set to continue, along
reliable and safer water for us all. Yes, it will be expensive but it will with the start of the new school term many families in the
never be cheaper than now! OneCoast (in conjunction with Sustainable community are still struggling to put food on the table and will
Coastlines) is holding its quarterly beach litter survey
It is clear that the only way to influence Council expenditure is via the require assistance from a local foodbank.
on Sunday, 11 April at 10am. If it is raining we will
10-year Plan that is currently up for discussion. So, findings from this postpone to the following Sunday, 18th, at the same If you would like to support your local foodbank and help a
survey will feed into submissions to that Plan in April 2021. Petition time. We meet at the Matanaka end of the beach, family in need you can make a financial donation or donate
sheets for signatures can be found at the Waikouaiti Dairy and Karitane stake out our 300x10 metre survey stretch, then criss food items directly. We are currently in need of toiletry items
Store, Outpost Café, Beano’s Bakery, Fish Inn, Hammer Hardware and cross it carefully, picking up every piece of litter that only.
the Golden Fleece. The petition will run until 20 April 2021. we find above about 5mm in diameter. After it is all
Kath Ryan collected it is sorted carefully into categories (you
Indulgence Rural Retreat would be amazed, or maybe not, at how many
89 Goodwood Rd, Palmerston After reviewing Kath Ryan’s piece regarding our current water supply I categories there are!). Then each group is counted,
thought it timely that I do an update of my own. You may know me as weighed and recorded and the rubbish put out for the
Beauty Therapy & Skin Care DCC collection the following morning.
Community Worker for POWA or the Editor, maybe through the East
Lash & Brow TreatmentsWaxing
Otago Events Centre but you may also know me as your Community The records are entered here
Facials, Manicures, Pedicures Board representative. https://litterintelligence.org/data/survey?id=677 to give
Facial Peels an ongoing picture of the state of our beach.
The Dunedin City Council’s draft 10 year plan for 2021-31 is up for
Anti-aging – Micro needling
submission and it is vital that our areas voice their opinion. The plan
Massage you would have received by now in the mail outlines just what the DCC If you would like to join in you can turn up on the day,
Therapeutic & Relaxation are planning, proposed rate rise of 9.8% in the first year of the plan and or email onecoastotago.com to be kept in touch with
the city’s priorities. It is important, and more so than ever, that you have possible cancellations or other questions. Wear warm Editor
Sheryl Popham your say about the proposed spending and projects for the next clothes and sturdy shoes, of course. Children are
Ph: 027 221 9392 or 03 465 1430 decade. You are welcome to submit anything you wish, not just the key welcome, the citizen scientists of the future.
topics the DCC have outlined. I am intending to make a personal
Alan and Tracey Bartrum submission along with POWA submitting on our current water supply
and infrastructure specifically the Main Street of Waikouaiti. I will also WAIKOUAITI LIFE HACKS – BUS FARE UPDATE
GO THE CREWCUT be part of the large submission to Council from the Board after hearing
027 932 0951 your views at our upcoming engagement day on the 17 th April.. I feel Last month we posted about the great bargain of $2 Bee Card bus fares into Dunedin, but also that the free peak fares
the more feedback that can be received, especially if one theme comes that Gold Card users enjoyed were about to end, and seniors might have to pay the $2 to return from Dunedin in the
They do: through strongly, the more opportunity we have to make a difference. afternoon. That very week we heard news from the Otago Regional Council that, in the interests of fairness, Gold Card
Lawn mowing, Hedge trimming You can speak to your submission at the upcoming hearing if you travelers from Dunedin north on our route no 1 bus could still get a free fare, even though the bus leaves at 3:35 and
Section tidies, Spraying, choose to do so. On another note, we still have water containers the off-peak time officially ends at 3pm. This is because there are no return afternoon buses on our route before 3.
Tree work available. If you only have the large containers and are finding them
heavy to refill, pop into the POWA office on a Tuesday or Thursday to To get the free fare don't swipe your Bee Card but instead show the driver both your Gold Card and your Bee Card.
collect something smaller. As your Board representative I am always Thanks to the ORC for allowing this exception for our bus route. PS: We would love more frequent buses too,
available by phone or email and alternatively in person on the POWA especially a weekend bus.
days. Sonya Billyard Photo supplied
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EAST OTAGO HEALTH PEWS NEWS
Clinic update:
- Due to the Nationwide Doctor shortage, we are finding it particularly
Presbyterian Parish of Anglican Church
difficult to Doctor both our Palmerston and Waikouaiti Clinics, due to this Waikouaiti-Karitane
the decision has been made to close our clinic in Waikouaiti for the coming April 2 10am Good Friday at
weeks. This should however not impede on our services; we will run April 4 10am Easter sunday Puketeraki at 10am with
“home visit” clinics, with our highly skilled Nursing team. Please phone to Service at St John's the Right Rev Kelvin
discuss your requirements and options as to how we can help. 03 465 1444 Anglican Church Wright
April 4 10am at St Johns with Rev
- We would like to advise of a few more changes to staffing members: last April 11 10am shared Communion Juan Kinnear
month we welcomed Laura and Sue Lee. Sue has now started in Service at St John's April 11 10am at StJohns with Rev
Palmerston and both are taking on their new roles like champs. Anglican Church Dr Anne Van Gend
April 18 10am join Presbyterians at
We have also since farewelled Clare Newlands, a Practice Nurse of 10 April 18 10am Service at Karitane Karitane
Years and Jocelyn Watson a Receptionist/Administrator for a whopping 15 years! Both have recently left April 25 Morning Prayer
practice to take up new roles. We wish them all the best for their future endeavors and thank them both for their Waihemo Service Centre (Library Building)
April 25 10am Anzac Day service at 54 Tiverton Street, Palmerston 9430
time with us. the RSA rooms Prat street St Annes Catholic Church Tel: 03 465 1591
CATHOLIC SERVICESMASS After hours: 027 4812 491
- Dr Aufar Bahri will be a new permanent face in practice beginning the 1st of April 2021 (this, I assure you is no TIMETABLE
joke!). His roster will be one day per week, gradually building up to 3-4 days as he discontinues at his current
Hawksbury Christian Fellowship Palmerston - Blessed Sacrament
practice. Watch this space, (and other communication avenues as per below) for regular updates on our Doctor
and staff status. 12pm, 1st Sunday of the month.
Services at 10am every Sunday at
Waikouaiti - St Anne's 12pm, 2nd,
Hawksbury Village Chapel
Flu Vaccines: 3rd, 4th & 5th Sunday of the month
Flu Vaccinations are expected to be available for funded over 65 patients first, after the 15th of April 2021, and will Also weekly bible study groups, ladies’
then be opened to other high needs patients. We will call you when the time and procedures for administration are in group, and monthly men’s breakfast. All welcome. For more information contact:
place, until then regular updates can be found on our Facebook page (East Otago Health), keep calm and carry on. Rodger & Ruth Mangai, (03) 201-6475, Colin & Naomi Clulee, (03) 465-7572,
There is no definable news on when and how we will administer the Covid 19 Vaccines as yet. Watch our Facebook Peter & Thelma Arnott, (03) 465-7898.
page for regular updates also.
“If you have cold or flu like symptoms please stay home, call us and we will manage your needs accordingly, we are
still offering phone consultations also which will continue for the foreseeable future, but any illness should be kept
isolated, this is something we should have all learnt in 2020, don’t share your germs”.
“Zoster vac (Shingles Vaccine), the funding has been extended until Dec 2021 for 65 to 80 year olds, so if you haven’t
already, and you fit this criteria please phone for a nurse appt, we also have Flu vaccines still available if you missed
this earlier” . RGJ MOWER
Liquid Nitrogen – Date to be advised, radio or Facebook
SERVICES
Podiatrist - (Ruth Tasker) 15th April 2021, (then 13th May) Palmerston Clinic, phone for an appointment 92 Thomas Street, Waikouaiti
Russell Jenkinson
Regular updates can be found: Phone: 021 167 9646
Facebook - East Otago Health (page name) or 021 069 7792
Happy Days Radio - 88.3FM
Radio Puketapu – 756AM Repairs and Servicing to all walk
And of course, “POWA” or “The Review” behind Lawn Mowers and Ride-
If you don’t have access to any of the above the answer phone message is also updated regularly in ons, Chainsaws, Line Trimmers
Palmerston/Waikouaiti, phone 03 4651444 / 03 4657599 respectively etc
Coronavirus Healthline – 0800 358 5453 Chainsaw sharpening, new
chains, parts and accessories
‘1737, need to talk?’ is New Zealand’s new national mental health & addictions helpline number, it is staffed by a team Fast, friendly service
of paid counsellors who are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. " Free pickup and delivery
Waikouaiti area only"
WAIKOUAITI EMERGENCY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Most communities have a Civil Defence Centre or community hub, where locals can come together during and after an
emergency to support each other. In an emergency, centres will be opened and run by communities so people can
come together to help their community during and after an emergency.
New Zealand Response Teams work alongside and support civil defence, emergency services and other responding
agencies. Teams are located throughout New Zealand, and we have one in Karitane and one in Waikouaiti already
established. Our Community Response Team maintain a database of people who are happy to be contacted for
assistance in the event of an emergency. We're looking for volunteers to fulfill a range of roles during emergencies,
including: - Community Coordination - Welfare - Logistics - Practical Tasks - and much more
Devoting your time to volunteering during an emergency can be both rewarding and challenging. If this sounds like
something you, or someone you know, can help with, or if you simply want more information, please fill in the volunteer
sign up form in this newsletter issue.
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"Karitāne School's focus in 2021 is 'He Tangata - The People'! Civil Defence Post
With that in mind the school will welcome any members of the community Waikouaiti – East Otago Events Centre
to join us at the grand opening in a few weeks (details will be advertised Civil Defence Post
at www.facebook.com/karitaneschool). Karitane – Puketeraki Marae
The $500,000 building extension and renovations are now complete and give
the school a real face lift. The senior and junior rooms now have the ability to EAST OTAGO EVENTS CENTRE
open up into one large space with the addition of the ‘breakout’ room where the BOOKINGS
old toilet block was. The new toilet block, a new extension off the main building, opened at the end of last year CAR BOOT SALE Phone: 027 253 9205
but our tamariki are still excited by the automatic lights! School held a thank you pizza lunch for the workers from Cook RSA Carpark – Last Saturday of every month. 9am - 12pm. Contact Email: eoec.info.bookings@gmail.com
Brothers Builders, who have done some fabulous mahi getting the project done. for $5 space phone: Debra 027 275 1982.
In other news, the Bike Track project is humming along in the background. We are currently seeking funding in order to WAIKOUAITI BEACH LITTER SURVEY
raise the other half of the $110,000 needed to complete the tracks. If you would like to get involved or make a donation Sunday 11th April at 10am
to what will be an amazing community area, please call the school directly.
Not to miss out on the weekly swimming while Moana Gow pool was closed recently, the whole school enjoyed surf 10 YEAR PLAN CONSULTATION
lessons with Esplanade Surf at Karitāne Beach instead Drop-in’ session at the East Otago Events Centre on Saturday 17th
April from 10.00 am till 2.00 pm
PREPARING TO SPIN
Ryland sheep are an ancient English breed dating back to the
fourteenth century. They were prized for their ability to thrive on damp
rye pastures and produce good meat. Their wool was also beautifully
fine (remember Merino sheep were still a trade secret to Arab
counties and Spain). WAIKOUAITI RSA
ANZAC DAY
Queen Elizabeth I is said to have specified that her stockings were to MEMORIAL SERVICE
be knitted with ryland wool,
Sunday 25th April 2021
They were popular in New Zealand for about sixty years from the
Commencing at 10.45am
early twentieth century, but were ousted by merinos. Now they are
at the RSA
classified as one on new Zealand's rare breeds but are still popular 10 Pratt Street, Waikouaiti
with hobby farmers for their docile natures.
All Welcome
Open Day The fleece is 28-30 microns while the merino we spin is generally
around 20-22 microns. So they are a good, all purpose knitters'
sheep.
Ngā mihi, Shelley Gorman, Community Liaison, Board of Trustees"
WAIKOUAITI BOWLING CLUB
Our outdoor bowling season at the club finishes this month on
Thursday 8th April. Hopefully the weather will be good enough for us
to have a roll-up and we will bring a plate for afternoon tea. It’s been a
good season for us as our numbers have continued to grow and the
club is thriving. We have now played the last of our club Ties
including the Mixed Pairs which were won by Mick Bird and Wendy
MacLeod. There remains only the Drawing Button which is an
enjoyable fun competition usually played on our last day.
Last year in the ‘off’ season a considerable amount of work was
carried out on and around the green by our dedicated greenkeeper
and several willing helpers all of whom generously donated their time from POWA
to this task. The other part of this process is planned for the coming
months.
Although we won’t be playing again until September, we will still have
our monthly meeting in May and our Annual General Meeting in June.
Thanks to all who have been part of or contributed to the Waikouaiti
Bowling Club throughout this season. Available for students aged 6-14 years to help
support their learning at school.
For more information about the club, please contact the Secretary Assistance is available in: Numeracy, Literacy,
below or any bowling club member. Processing, Spelling, also available Speech and
Drama – To Diploma level.
Eva Hammond, Secretary. Phone 465 7790
For more information please contact:
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