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Dogs forlorn
over beach ban
BAYLEY MOOR Apart from beaches with total
dog bans like Mahinepua Beach and
Taupo Bay bach owner Dayne those on sections of Tauranga Bay,
Maxwell wants his dog Milo to be Te Tii Beach, Te Haumi and Waitangi,
able to enjoy the Far North beach off Taupo Bay has the toughest rules for
the lead. walking dogs in the Far North.
But dogs are not allowed off While most beaches require
leash even during the quiet winter canines to be banned during the day
months. in the summer, rules relax during the
Consultation is underway on the winter months.
Far North District Council’s Dog It’s the council’s second attempt
Management Policy and Bylaw at establishing a new Dog Bylaw and
which proposes dogs at Taupo Bay Policy to replace the 2006 version.
to be prohibited from a dotterel In 2016 submissions were made
nesting area, from the main beach for the proposed bylaw and policy,
between 9am-6pm during the but after ‘‘howls of protest’’ from the
summer, and on the lead at all other Bay of Islands Watchdog group and
times. others, over tighter restrictions and
Maxwell, who lives in Auckland, a lack of consultation, the council
joins residents and other bach took the proposals back to the
owners in calling for an off leash drawing board.
area all year round and the main A council spokesman said the
beach to be off leash at either end of draft policy and bylaw are proposals
the day during summer. Maxwell only at this stage.
said the rules are a ‘‘bit excessive ‘‘We are seeking community
and unnecessary’’. feedback on these, because we want
‘‘We were up there on the to know if we have got them right,’’
weekend and more often than not the spokesman said.
we were the only ones on the beach. ‘‘We encourage people to tell us
It seems overkill and irrational.’’ about any concerns they have, as
The Taupo Bay Dog Owners well as suggestions for how we
Group (Taupo Bay DOGs) consists of should manage dogs, in a
85 families who support pooch submission before the feedback
prohibition from the southern end period closes on 24 September.
due to dotterel nesting.The group ‘‘Elected members will consider
would also like to run their dogs off this feedback with an open mind
the lead between February and before finalising the policy and
November on the main beach. bylaw.’’
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Security top priority for tenants Your
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A long-time renter says the changes to the accessibility to Jenny Ling
jenny.ling@stuff.co.nz
biggest concern most renters Tenancy Tribunals. The people
have is getting kicked out. you go up against [landlords and
Rachel Parangi has been property managers] have a lot of CONTACT US
renting for the past decade with experience with it, but I NORTHLAND NEWS DIRECTOR:
her husband and three children, remember quickly feeling out of Jenny Ling 09 407 0362
and said the most significant my depth there,’’ Parangi said. jenny.ling@stuff.co.nz
change to the rental law in the ‘‘The tenancy services tell you SENIOR REPORTER: Annette
Government’s proposed plan what you need to take with you Lambly 09 470 4054
was providing greater security to the hearing, but they don’t go annette.lambly@stuff.co.nz
to tenants. much beyond that. The tribunal
‘‘Giving just 42 days notice has been skewed against REPORTER: Bayley Moor 09 407
can put a lot of pressure on tenants.’’ 0368 bayley.moor@stuff.co.nz
renters, especially those with Renters United organiser ADVERTISING: Renee Dintheer 09
children. Having to move Robert Whitaker said the group 407 0365
furniture, reconnect networks, would be making submissions in renee.dintheer@stuff.co.nz
it’s a hassle. Children get used to the consultation process, KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER: Alison
calling a place home.’’ particularly lobbying for the Shrigley 09 470 4051
The Government has regulation of property managers. alison.shrigley@stuff.co.nz
proposed an overhaul of the ‘‘Property managers are an
30-year-old Residential important part of the property CLASSIFIEDS: 0800 767 111 or
Tenancies Act, that includes sector. Why are they excluded clsad@snl.co.nz DELIVERY: 09 525
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year, ending the no-cause Whitaker said the group FAR NORTH OFFICE: 93 Kerikeri
terminations, and a ban on welcomed the proposed greater Rd, Kerikeri. PO Box 392 Kerikeri.
‘‘rental bidding’’. Whangarei resident, Rachel Parangi, with daughter Tahlia, says owning a security of tenure. 14,302 audited circulation (ABC for
Currently landlords can kick home remains a dream, but renting is their reality. ‘‘I think renters’ biggest 12 months to Dec 16). Delivered
tenants out with no reason with problem is that they don’t feel each Thursday to Doubtless Bay,
a 90-day notice, or with a set Landlords would still be able it would be. secure. Fixed-term contracts Mangonui, Kerikeri, Waipapa,
reason such as late rent or to evict ‘‘rogue tenants’’ for ‘‘We’d like to stop renting, but have become increasingly Paihia, Russell.
selling of the property with 42 damaging property, not paying I’m not convinced we’ll get there. popular in Auckland, Wellington
days notice. rent, or engaging in ‘‘anti-social If we do, we’ll probably be and Christchurch, which has MISSED DELIVERY?
One of the proposals would behaviour,’’ he said. considering apartments over a caused a lot of stress and Didn’t get a paper? Register at
end those no-cause terminations These changes are unlikely to property with land.’’ insecurity. fixmydelivery.co.nz or see e-editions
and raise the notice period of become law before 2020. The While Parangi had not ‘‘They should become rarer at neighbourly.co.nz/
with-reason evictions to 90 days. proportion of households renting experienced any renting horror and become available only for thebaychronicle
Housing Minister Phil has increased from 23 per cent in stories, she said going to the legitimate reasons, like a fixed-
Twyford has launched a 1991 to 33 per cent in 2017. Tenancy Tribunal over rent term employment contract.’’ NZ MEDIA COUNCIL
discussion paper for Parangi, of Whangarei, said payment issues with a previous ‘‘It’s about constant turnover This paper adheres to the principles
consultation with a set of although the Kiwi dream of landlord left her overwhelmed for the property manager or of the NZ Media Council. To find
proposals aimed at increasing owning a home lived on for her, and stressed. landlord, which can be stressful out more or complain visit
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Plans for 1080
aerial drop
postponed
JENNY LING
The Department of Conservation
has postponed a 1080 aerial drop
in the Far North following out-
rage from iwi who say they
weren’t consulted.
A small group of Whangaroa
residents obtained information
from DOC under the Official
Information Act after hearing
about its plan for an aerial drop
on the Whangaroa forest for
winter-spring of this year to
reduce pest numbers.
Spokesperson Asha Anderson
said when she shared the docu- Dean Baigent-Mercer.
ment with the community some
were shocked to see their names 1080 out of a helicopter onto this
listed as being ‘fully supportive’ land.’’
of the plan. Manuel said 1080 is
However, DOC said consul- ‘‘poisoning our lives’’.
tation did take place, including ‘‘This is our home, where we
discussion around a combin- get all our fish, our kai, we get A photo from Forest & Bird drone footage showing a dead totara in Whangaroa forest. FOREST & BIRD
ation of ground and aerial pest our rongoā māori [herbal medi-
control methods. ‘‘At those cine] out of the bush. There’s a
meetings iwi reps did not say lot of sacred ground out there. To communication strategy and is necessary to work through the said the 1080 drop was desper-
they opposed the use of 1080 in continually lay toxins onto land community input going for- iwi/hapū concerns and reach a ately needed because the forest
parts of the forest’’, a spokes- is very concerning.’’ ward.’’ workable plan and agreed way was dying.
person said. Te Rūnanga o Whaingaroa A DOC spokesperson said forward’’, the spokesperson said. ‘‘There’s nearly no birds
Whangaroa resident Nyree delegate Paddy Rush said the since the OIA request and lobby- ‘‘A decision was made that because the rats, possums, feral
Manuel said the consultation rūnanga did not agree with the ing from the community ‘‘two more time was needed to allow cats and stoats have been
was ‘‘a lie’’ and the meetings use of 1080. iwi organisations advised us for pest control consultation and allowed to run wild and eat
were more like ‘‘information ‘‘We’re disappointed in the they did not support the use of for a plan to be developed to them. DOC made some mistakes
sessions’’. lack of consultation. There are 1080 and the consultation record manage kauri dieback in the for- with their consultation, yes, but
‘‘At no time did they ever other alternatives [to 1080] that was amended to reflect this’’. est as the top priority.’’ why should the forest be scari-
stand up to the iwi authority and can be less invasive. We’re The pest control operation Forest and Bird Northland fied because of that?’’
say ‘do you agree to us dropping hoping DOC will get a better will be postponed for ‘‘as long as advocate Dean Baigent-Mercer ❚ What do you think? Email us.
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Call to chop cherry trees No spray
register
JENNY LING STAFF REPORTER
They’ve invaded Northland Council contractor,
landscapes including forests and Broadspectrum, will begin road-
roadsides - now conservationists side weed control work in south-
are urging residents to hack ern areas of the Far North dis-
down the pretty pink Taiwan trict this month.
cherry tree. The work includes spraying
Conservationists Tony weeds around road signs,
Wooldridge and Brad Windust culverts, safety rails, road
say residents should take action markers and bridges on district
to eradicate the Taiwan cherry, roads. State highways will not be
or prunus campanulata, which included.
has spread like wildfire, includ- Contractors use the herbicide
ing throughout the Opua forest. Roundup, which contains
‘‘They pose a threat to our glyphosate. Council spokes-
indigenous species,’’ person Andy Finch says the
Wooldridge, from Pakaraka, council is aware of renewed
said. debate around the safety of
‘‘While they’re very pretty glyphosate following a US court
and they provide food for birds decision and that New Zealand’s
they’re doing more damage than Environmental Protection Auth-
good.’’ ority (EPA) has been asked to
His advice: ‘‘Apologise to the reassess the chemical’s safety
tree but then chop it down.’’ rating.
The Taiwan cherry was ‘‘We will be guided by the
imported from east Asia in the EPA’s assessment on our con-
1960s as an ornamental tinued use of glyphosate. In the
species.The tree’s seed is spread meantime, residents who do not
by birds and it can dominate the want sprays used outside their
landscape, crowding out native properties can sign up to our No
trees. Spray Register.
Northland Regional Council He says all residents who join
categorise it as a pest plant and the register must undertake to
encourages residents to get rid of Tony Wooldridge is encouraging Northlanders to chop down Taiwan cherry trees. control weeds on the berm out-
them by cutting or drilling holes side their property and clearly
in the stems and trunks and display ‘No Spray’ signs.
treating them with the herbicide cut them out and paint the when it came in, and we didn’t Brill said the NRC bans the sale, Those wishing to join the No
glyphosate. stumps with poison to prevent take that opportunity and now propagation or distribution of Spray Register must complete a
Bay Bush Action spokesman regrowth, then replace with a we’re stuck with it. the Taiwan cherry tree in North- written application available on
Brad Windust said the trees have kowhai which native birds also ‘‘It’s the same with the cherry land. the council’s website or from a
sprouted throughout Opua for- love. tree, there’s a window of oppor- ‘‘It does require the com- council service centre.
est. ‘‘We had a small window of tunity right now to nail it.’’ munity to get on board,’’ she Work was expected to start on
He also encourages people to opportunity to get rid of gorse NRC Biosecurity Officer Sara said. September 3.
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09 406 0502 09 402 7199neighbourly.co.nz SEPTEMBER 6, 2018, BAY CHRONICLE 7 M. bovis spreads to Northland ESTHER TAUNTON A Northland dry stock farm has tested positive for Mycoplasma bovis, the first confirmed infec- tion in the region. Biosecurity New Zealand said on Thursday a property in Northland had tested positive for the cattle disease, taking the number of infected properties nationwide to 37. The infected property was a dry stock beef farm. It was ident- ified through the tracing of animals movements from other infected farms and was now under a ‘‘restricted place’’ notice. Restricted place notices mean a property is effectively in quar- antine lockdown, with no movement of animals or other risk goods on and off the farm. Biosecurity NZ would not name the farm but neighbours who shared a boundary with the infected property had been noti- fied. However, the risk to neigh- bouring farms was ‘‘very low’’. Infected cattle on the property would be culled as part of the Government’s $886 million attempt to eradicate the disease. Biosecurity NZ was planning a public meeting for next week in Northland and further details would be announced in the next few days. Federated Farmers Northland A Northland beef farm has tested positive for Mycoplasma bovis. (File photo) ANDY JACKSON/STUFF president John Blackwell said although the confirmation was closed up shop a while ago and that it’s not just a disease of the Support Trust are involved but first time in NZ in July last year. not unexpected it was was having further testing so we south.’’ it’s also important that farmers The disease is harmless to disappointing the disease had knew this could be coming. We’d The welfare of the farmer look out for other farmers and humans but can cause reached the region. hoped it wouldn’t get this far involved was now the primary support each other.’’ untreatable mastitis, abortion ‘‘This particular property had north but it just goes to show concern, Blackwell said. ‘‘Rural M. bovis was detected for the and arthritis in cattle.
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Conversations GET IN TOUCH ONLINE
‘‘House-sitting sounds like a great way ‘‘My husband and I have been house-
we to travel and have adventures - either you sitting in the UK for 2 and half years now.
say in NZ or overseas.’’ say We love the lifestyle.’’
Aglow
BAN RESTRICTIVE control over with whom we chest bones are easily crushed so
I live on a kiwi zoned peninsula choose to share our lives with. the bird dies. ONLINE CHATTER
and can certainly relate to this Conditions should be placed Unfortunately, kiwi aversion I’ve taught my daughter
issue. Before moving here I was on owners of cats and dogs in training doesn’t stay effective to be the opposite of a bully,
a cat person with a particular kiwi zones ensuring their pets unless its reinforced very kind of an anti-bully.
love for Himalayan Persians. are kiwi-sensible but I do not frequently by the dog owner. I’ve also taught my daughter
Knowing I was moving into a support the current total ban. Kiwis are amazing and very that if she is bullied, to ask
kiwi zone I had to give away my It is unfair to both property different from birds elsewhere. twice nicely for it to stop, and
precious pets forcing me to live buyers and sellers who have We are lucky to have such then thump them.
alone without the comfort and chosen to live among nature and special birds, and it’s the And if I end up in the principal’s
company of either cats or dogs. who are often the most avid responsibility of all of us to office, so be it. High five kiddo.
I now find myself chatting to animal lovers. protect them. Mady Jessup
my indoor plants and have Leonie Mateer Melanie Facebook
unsuccessfully replaced my Hihi Kerikeri
fluffy meows with a small flock
of fenced sheep. GOOD MOVE Dennis Boggs said bigger fines RUBBISH FINES
Owning real estate and selling We have recently moved up to would put people off littering. In 2008 and 2012 I travelled in the
real estate in a Kiwi zone is Paihia from Auckland and love Republic of Ireland and
definitely challenging. the proliferation of birds that we pets can wreak in a very short Northern Ireland. In the
I totally agree with Gary see in our garden. time. republic, the signs regarding
Jones and Loyd Jerome; dogs I don’t believe that people will Well done FNDC for setting littering were everywhere.
can be kiwi trained and cats can not move here if they cannot an example to the rest of New The towns, villages and
be restricted to indoors. bring their pets, people move Zealand in protecting native country sides were largely
Trappers are keeping stoats, here for the lovely environment species and the environment. rubbish and dog droppings free.
rats and possums in control that exists and that needs to be Iain Huddleston As distinct from Northern HAVE YOUR SAY
allowing us to enjoy the native protected. Paihia Ireland which did not appear to
Letters must not exceed 300 words
bird life here in our Kiwi Pet owners are not be so concerned with the
and must have your full name,
paradise, however preventing responsible. We have frequently PROTECT KIWI problem.
residential address and phone
residents in these areas from been on islands where pets are For kiwis’ sake, we need to keep It should be noted that at the
number. Only your name and town/
responsibly owning pets seems banned because of nesting only the ban on dogs and cats in kiwi time, 3000 euros was equivalent
suburb are published. The editor
unnecessarily restrictive and to find irresponsible owners zones. Flightless birds need to about NZ $4600. It is
reserves the right to edit, abridge or
inhumane. letting their dogs off to do what protection for good reason. abundantly clear that enforcing
withhold any correspondence
Humans have enjoyed cats they need to do. Kiwis smell very attractive or heavy fines for littering does
without explanation. Letters may be
and dogs as pets since Neolithic When challenged these irresistible to many dogs. work, at no cost to the law
referred to others for right of reply.
times sometimes being their owners are abusive about the When a dog grabs a kiwi, even abiding public.
Email jenny.ling@stuff.co.nz
preferred companions. restrictions and have little in a playful manner, like Dennis Boggs
Councils should not have regard for the damage that their grabbing a ball, the bird’s fragile Kerikeri
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the nerve roots far more efectively and prolapse.
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Dr Kanji endorses Inversion as the best method
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muscles, Rhythmic Traction, is a gentle decline and allows the body to repair itself,
rocking motion that stimulates circulation he is now conducting the largest study in the
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Te Paki Coastal Walkway, in Northland. JOHN HAINES
Great Walk: The final three
CHLOE RANFORD ism sectors, and investigating said. said all his fingers and toes were DOC was granted $12.7
and comparing the costs of ‘‘Some of these walks are crossed for Te Paki Coastal Walk million to expand the Great
Seven becomes three as New bringing them to Great Walks becoming increasingly crowded to be announced as the Great Walks network through the
Zealand takes a step towards standard. at peak times. Walk. addition of two new tracks in the
adding another Great Walk. At least one of the tracks ‘‘By expanding our Great ‘‘It absolutely should be, it’s Government’s Budget 2017.
The Department of Conser- would become the new Great Walks network, we can cater for the world’s best. In November 2017, DOC
vation recently announced that Walk, joining the network in the growing interest among New ‘‘It will enhance the economic invited communities, iwi and
the Queen Charlotte Track, in 2021. Zealanders and international opportunities that we have going members of the public to put for-
the Marlborough Sounds, Te It would be one of the first visitors for world-class walking through iwi settlements and ward existing walks that could
Paki Coastal Track, in North- major expansions to DOC’s opportunities in spectacular tourism, and the fact we are get- become part of the Great Walks
land, and Hump Ridge Track, in Great Walk series in more than surroundings.’’ ting better known.’’ network.
Southland, had made it through 25 years. Te Paki Coastal Track, North- Northland MP Matt King said They received more than 30
to the final round. DOC director general Lou land is a 48km one-way track it’s ‘‘sensational’’ that Te Paki submissions and seven walks
Over the coming months, Sanson said there were cur- that takes around three days to has been shortlisted. were shortlisted by a panel.
DOC would complete more rently nine world-class, multi- complete. This track follows the ‘‘It just adds another tourist The new Great Walks would
detailed work on the three day Great Walks showcasing Te Paki Stream before reaching attraction, another reason to help reduce pressure on current
finalists before announcing the New Zealand’s unique the coast at Te Oneroa-a-Tōhē/ come to the North. tracks, provide economic
successful track later this year. landscapes, nature and culture. 90-Mile Beach, past Te Rerenga ‘‘Anything like that gets us on benefits to regionally-dispersed
This would include engaging ‘‘The walks have well-formed Wairua/Cape Reinga and the map and creates another communities across New Zea-
with community groups, iwi, tracks, high standard huts and finishing at Piwhane/Spirits reason for a tourist to stay in the land and showcase the country’s
and representatives from the rec- facilities, providing a premium, Bay. North and spend their money, full range of outstanding
reation, conservation and tour- accessible experience,’’ Sanson Far North Mayor John Carter it’s very positive.’’ landscapes.
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House-sitting around the world
JENNY LING
‘‘It's an insight into
how little you need
Jet-setting pensioner Marie
Therese has stayed at some
to live.’’
Marie Therese
amazing homes during her five
year stint as a house-sitter in
New Zealand and overseas. All she needs is ‘‘a suitcase
Since the 66-year-old began and a backpack, my computer
house sitting she’s minded a and my handbag’’, she said.
penthouse apartment in central ‘‘I’ve got used to it. It’s an
London, a $1.5 million house in insight into how little you need
Taupō, a home with a swimming to live.
pool in a pretty French village, a ‘‘Someone once said you don’t
country cottage in Ireland, and a actually have to own a lovely
house in Wellington with stun- house to appreciate living in it,
ning views of the harbour. and that’s true.’’
She hasn’t paid rent or utility About one year ago Therese
bills in years and is loving the joined Trusted House Sitters,
carefree lifestyle, she said. which connects homeowners
‘‘With international house- with pets with pet loving house-
sitting I’m able to do now what I sitters around the world.
couldn’t do when I was working. She has just returned from a
‘‘I couldn’t have stayed for as two-and-a-half month trip to UK
long as I did and stayed in those and Europe which included a 10
places. day house sit in a two-storey Therese looked after this villa with a
‘‘I’m not paying rent or villa with a swimming pool in swimming pool in France.
power, or internet or Sky. Tremolat, France, and two weeks
‘‘In return I’m looking after looking after a pair of British
the animals, clearing the mail- Blue short hair cats in an 11th
box, and I’m keeping the place floor penthouse apartment in Therese said.
tidy and secure. central London. ‘‘No matter how much you
‘‘I also make sure there’s She also had a two-week stay relax and enjoy the house you’re
fresh fruit, milk and bread when in Dunboyne, near Dublin in mindful of your responsibilities
they come home. Ireland where she looked after for the family pets.’’
‘‘When they walk in the door three dogs, a cat, four hens, two But there are challenges in
it’s like nobody’s been there.’’ ducks and two goldfish. living in different places, she
Originally from the Kāpiti On her return to New Zea- said.
Coast, Therese spent many years land, she looked after two minia- ‘‘Sometimes in a new house it
renting at a friend’s place in ture schnauzers in Lake Taupo, takes a little bit of getting used to
Taupō. followed by a stint in a $1.5 where things are in the kitchen.
She started house-sitting five million home in Acacia Bay. ‘‘And it’s getting to know your
years ago after her friend’s Most house sitting websites surroundings, finding your way
house became too crowded. charge daily fees to the around and familiarising your-
‘‘I did a two week sit and one homeowner to arrange someone self with bus routes and
thing led to another...the next to live in their home and look schedules and stuff like that.
one was two months long. after their pets. ‘‘That’s probably the biggest
‘‘I like the variety.’’ But this still works out thing to get used to, especially
Therese listed herself on a cheaper than putting them in a when you’re doing cities.’’
New Zealand house-sitting kennel or cattery, Therese said,
website then had homeowners ‘‘and there’s no stress for the
contact her via word of mouth. animals’’.
She has now been perma- The homeowner also has
nently house sitting for the last peace of mind, knowing their Marie Therese in Kerikeri before
18 months. house is secure. embarking on her UK and Europe
Most of her possessions are in ‘‘Animals prefer to stay in house sitting trip.
storage. their own surroundings,’’
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MONDAY at 10am in the St John Hall. Phone
EVENTS
Scottish Country Dancing: Every Sharron 09 4060279.
Monday, 7.30pm at Kerikeri Doubtless Bay Bridge Club:
Please email notices as per our
Primary School Hall. Phone Heather Meets Tuesdays, 10.15am, at Taipa
format to jenny.ling@stuff.co.nz. We
021 245 4624. Squash club. Phone Lindy 09 406
give priority to free community
Russell Social Dancing Group: 1678.
events and groups. For events
Russell School Hall, Mondays 7pm. Kerikeri Men’s Club: Meet 1st charging fees we prefer you take
Phone Pat 09 4037937. Tuesday of the month at 10am out an ad via 09 525 2100. Deadline
Kerikeri RSA. Phone Stuart 09 407 is the Thursday before publication.
Yoga in Paihia: Classes Monday
3458.
7pm, Friday 9.15am and beginners
Learn Dancing: Every Tuesday at
Tuesday 12noon. Contact 021 658 myrtlerustNZ@mpi.govt.nz
Waipapa Community Hall, Waipapa.
576.
Contact 021 066 3598. Bay Of Islands Rotary Club:
Paihia & Districts Ratepayers
Kerikeri Bowling Club: Meets Meet every Thursday at Moby’s
Assn: Meets 4pm, second Monday every Tuesday 9.30am, Cobham Deck in Paihia at 6pm. Email
each month at BoI Community Rd. Phone Jean 09 407 9033. joinus@boirotaryclub.co.nz
Centre. Kerikeri Garden Club: Meets 4th Doubtless Bay Business
Opua Indoor Bowls: Every Tuesday of each month at the Women: Meet 2nd Thursday of
Monday 7pm, Opua Community Turner Centre, 9.30am. Contact Pat month, Mangonui Cruising Club,
Hall. Contact Brian 09 402 6070. 09 407 6351. 6.30pm. Contact Lynn 09 4060136.
Waipapa Indoor Bowling Club: Kerikeri Quilters Club: Meets 4th Kerikeri High School Winners Dinner: Celebrate the hospitality team’s success
Every Monday, 7.15pm at Waipapa Kerikeri Army Cadets: Every
Tuesday of the month. Kingston with degustation-style dinner. September 20 & 21. Phone 09 4078916.
Hall. Phone Bob 09 407 3171. Thursday during the school year.
House,10am. Phone Ingrid 0274 Youth leadership aged 13 to 18.
BOI Hash House Harriers: 808 430. Wednesday of each month 7-9pm. Little Dippers Pool, Kapiro Rd,
Mondays 6pm social run/walk. Call 6-8pm. Phone Tammy 020 4110
Contact Ellen 029 224 1226. 11.30am. 4846.
Lynda 0272 438 980. WEDNESDAY Kerikeri RSA Quiz Night: Every Kerikeri Floral Art Group: Meet Coopers Beach Bowling Club:
The Olive Branch Drop In: Enjoy Wednesday. Quiz starts 6.30pm. 1st Wednesday of month at Kemp
TUESDAY coffee, cake, meet new friends Waipapa and District Lions Hall, 9.30am. Contact Pat 09 401
Meet every Thursday 9.30am.
Kerikeri Ratepayers Assn: Meets Contact Carol 09 406 0739.
Wednesday 10- 12pm, Kerikeri Club: Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesday 7993.
first Tuesday of every month, Baptist Church. Ph Margot 022 104 each month 7.30-9.30pm. Phone Seniors Morning Tea: Paihia
Kerikeri Striders Walking
5.15pm at Rock Salt side room. 1433. Alan 09 4074262. Baptist Church 10am, Stitch and
Group: Wednesdays, 5.15pm, meet
Kerikeri Badminton Club: Seniors Walking Group Paihia: Kerikeri Ukulele Club: Meets 3rd Bitch knitting and chat 11am.
at Kingston House carpark. Phone
7.30-9.30pm Baysport, Waipapa. 10am Paihia War Memorial Hall. Wednesday of month, Waipapa Contact Don 020 4024 5007.
Rebecca 021 522 845.
Contact Graham 09 4075413. Contact Val 022 6261655. Hall. Phone Bob 09 407 3386. Over 65’s: Active group, non-
Kerikeri Pottery: For beginners 7 Rotary Club of Waipapa: Meets Busy Bees Knitting Group: Meet THURSDAY impact aerobics at Kingston House,
- 9pm. Phone Jackie 021 18 444 18. every Wednesday, Bay Sports 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month, Myrtle Rust Community Hui: 11am. Phone 09 4074474.
Tai Chi for Diabetes: 1.30 - 2.pm Pavilion, Harmony Lane. Summer 1-3pm, Kerikeri Baptist Church, Whare Karakia o Manako, 144 Bella a Cappella: Women’s a
Tuesdays, Cornerstone Kerikeri. 6.30pm. Winter 7pm. Phone 0274 Hobson Rd. Phone Jenny 021 484 Kerikeri Rd September 6, 5.30pm. cappella harmony chorus,
Phone Jill 09 407 5054. 372 972. 009. Hosted by Ngati Rehia and 6.30-9pm every Thursday, at
Doubtless Bay Floral Art Club: Open Mic Poetry Readings: At Aqua Aerobics: For Parkinson’s Biosecurity New Zealand, MPI and Masonic Lodge Hall, Kerikeri.
Meets 3rd Tuesday of every month Cherry Park House, first Society Northland members at DOC. RSVP Phone Jos 0272 822888.
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THURSDAY Learn Line Dancing: Every and Sunday Bay of Islands
Paddle at The Pear Tree: Stand- Sunday Kerikeri RSA 3.30pm for Community Centre. Email
up paddle boarding at Kerikeri beginners. Contact Mary 027 454 jbakerphotos@gmail.com.
Basin every Thursday from 5.15pm. 5944. Paihia Lanes Community
Phone 027 777 1035. Bay of Islands Archery Club: Market: Williams Rd, Paihia, Friday
Paihia Farmers Market: Every Sundays from 10am. First visit is and Saturday 5-7pm. Phone Nina
Thursday on the Green Paihia 1pm- free. Contact Darran 027 547 6306. 021 225 6108.
4pm. Kerikeri Tennis Club Open Day: The Old Packhouse Market: 505
Kerikeri Indoor Bowling Club: September 9, 10am-2pm, Harmony Kerikeri Rd, Saturday 8am – 1.30pm
Every Thursday 7.15pm at Kingston Lane, Waipapa. Free to attend, and Sunday 9am – 1pm.
House, Kerikeri. Phone Des 4017 racket provided. Kerikeri Toy Library: Open
499. Family Service: 2nd and 4th Tuesday and Saturday 10am-
Toastmasters: Top Start Sunday of the month 10.15-11am, St 12.30pm and Thursday 1.30- 4pm.
Toastmasters Meeting. From James Kerikeri. Phone Gwyneth Bay of Islands Golf Club:
7.20am at Kingston House, Kerikeri. 027 431 5695. Business House Golf Thursday
Phone Melanie 021 107 5578. Book Crafts Group: Meet 4th from 5pm. Twilight Golf Sunday
Kerikeri Embroiderers Guild: Sunday of month at Cherry Park from 3.45pm. Phone 09 407 8837.
Meet 9.30am, Kerikeri Bowls Club. House. Phone Dale 0210 829 3992. Doubtless Bay Croquet Club:
Phone Leigh 09 407 4593. Peowhairangi Roller Derby Wednesday and Saturday 9.30am-
League: Sundays 4pm. Bay Sport 12 midday. Phone Anne-Marie 09
FRIDAY Stadium, Harmony Lane, Waipapa. 406 2115.
Watercolour Workshop: Last Al-anon Meetings: For families
Friday of month, until November, 9 OTHER
Kerikeri Garden Club: Annual and friends of someone drinking.
am –12.30. Phone Maxine 0272 965 Fridays 11am-12 in Kerikeri. Phone
317. Peaceful Protest Ban 1080 Poison: Kerikeri Domain, September 8, 10am-2pm. flower show in September 7 & 8 at
Speakers, discussion, information. the Turner Centre. Nadine 09 4074597.
Table Tennis: Every Friday 1-3pm, Little Dippers Aqua Aerobics:
Doubtless Bay Christian Hall, 7 Mill Exhibition: Vivid - colourful new
Poison: Kerikeri Domain, Bay Christian Centre, SH10, works from Joan Honeyfield, Kings Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Bay Rd, Mangonui. Phone Jeff 09
September 8, 10am-2pm. Speakers, Mangonui. Contact Bill 021 406 173. Theatre Creative, Kawakawa until 12.30–1.30pm. 84 Kapiro Rd
406 0752.
discussion, information. March September 23. Kerikeri. Phone 09 407 5335.
Tai Chi: Every Friday at 10-11 am at
the Karikari Community Hall downtown 12pm, then shared bbq SUNDAY Bugsy Malone: Fun-filled musical Walking Group: Every Tuesday
Whatuwhiwhi. Contact Kath Scahill lunch. Okaihau-Kaikohe Traverse: presented by the Kerikeri Theatre and Friday at 9.30am from Paihia
021 719 164. BOI Runners and Walkers: 21km, 14km, 9km run and walk Company Youth Theatre. Turner Memorial Hall. Contact Don 0204
September 8, 9am at Matt’s place, options, September 30. Register at Centre October 24, 25, 27 & 28. 0245 007.
SATURDAY Mangakaretu Rd, Kerikeri. Phone www.kaikoherotary.org Phone 09 407 0260. Alcoholics Anonymous
Kerikeri Union Church Car Boot Jacqui 09 407 4137. Riverview School Bazaar: Boot Scootin’ With Jo: Line Meetings: Paihia Community
Sale: Cornerstone - cnr Kerikeri Rd Mangonui Craft Market: Every September 23, 11am to 3pm. A fun Dancing, Waipapa Hall Monday, Centre, Tuesday 7.30pm. Kerikeri
& Heritage Bypass Sept 8 & 22. Saturday 9am-2pm at Mangonui day out for the family. Thursday and Friday. Phone Jo 027 Masonic Building, Masonic Lane
7.30am- midday. Phone Mary 021 Hall, 132 Waterfront Drive. Springbank School Market Day: 916 4160. Friday 12.30pm. Kerikeri Red Cross
722 938. Doubtless Bay Market: Every September 16, 11am-2pm at 78 Photography workshops for Building, 14 Butler Rd, Sunday
Peaceful Protest Ban 1080 Saturday 9am-1pm at Doubtless Waimate North Rd. adults: Every second Thursday 7.30pm. Phone 0800 229 6757.
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Mongoose hunt for Pipi the pooch
BAYLEY MOOR
Pipi the German Shorthaired
Pointer from Pakaraka is
destined for a career in Japan
hunting mongoose.
Mongoose are weasel-like
creatures, famed for their ability
to kill venomous snakes, includ-
ing cobras.
They’re a pest on the
Japanese island of Amami
Oshima, eating endemic rabbits,
rats, birds, insects and lizards.
Dogs from New Zealand are
providing valuable assistance to
the Japanese conservation group
called Amami Mongoose
Busters.
Mongoose detection dog hand-
ler Ryo Yamashita said
mongoose were introduced to the
islands of southern Japan to
curb the poisonous Habu snake
population. However because the
snakes are nocturnal and the
mongoose are active during the
day, the idea was not successful.
Pipi will team up with
Yamashita to detect and ‘‘point’’
to mongoose burrows which will
then be flushed with smoke to
kill the animals.
Yamashita has been trapping
the animals since 2001, forming
the Amami Mongoose Busters in
2005, with dogs introduced to the
eradication programme in 2008.
Terriers and other dogs from Mongoose detection dog handler Ryo Yamashita and breeder Jim Broadbent with Pipi. BAYLEY MOOR/STUFF
New Zealand have helped the
conservationists eradicate over ‘‘There was a time when the ‘‘We think good dogs are in and will require up to 16 months ‘‘instinct testing them on scent’’.
32,000 pests in Japan. numbers weren’t decreasing, so New Zealand - there’s a lot of of training to ensure she is ready ‘‘I watch their reaction to
‘‘The mongoose are that’s when the dogs came in - good bloodlines.’’ for the job. scent, if they are quiet, slow and
destroying the ecosystem,’’ they could catch a trap-shy Four-month-old Pipi will fly Far North breeder Jim steady, and point then they are
Yamashita said. mongoose. over 11 hours to Japan next week Broadbent selected Pipi after good for detection work.’’
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Far North’s ‘medieval’ coverage
BAYLEY MOOR
Frustrated residents have
labelled the lack of cellphone
coverage in parts of the Far
North as ‘‘medieval’’.
Anne Miller lives in Takahue,
near Kaitaia, and said cellphone
coverage is non existent. The
settlement has been identified
under the Government’s Mobile
Black Spot Fund.
‘‘It really is medieval, for this
day and age it’s shocking,’’ Mil-
ler said.
Miller moved from the Coro-
mandel to Cable Bay on the east
coast of the Far North, which
had VDSL broadband and
cellphone coverage.
Now cell phones sit ‘‘dead as’’
in the drawer in Takahue and
they’ve only recently found an
internet provider in Uber
Broadband.
Just 12km out of Kerikeri,
Claire Pitfield frequently misses
cell phone calls due to patchy
coverage.
Pitfield runs a taxi business
and drives a truck and said
mobile coverage is essential.
Calls to her cellphone usually
went straight to voicemail.
‘‘It’s costing me because I
have to call people back,’’ Pitfield
said.
‘‘It’s frustrating we don’t have
good reception since we are only Claire Pitfield said coverage can be hard to find at her place near Kerikeri. BAYLEY MOOR/STUFF
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at participating retailers for details. *MotoMix available at participating Dealers only. If MotoMix is not available, accessories of equal value will be offered.
STIHL SHOPTM Waipapa
Shop 1, The Palms, Klinac Lane
Waipapa | Phone 09 407 6140
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