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We've been working to improve our communications.Hopefully you will have seen our vibrant new websitewww.waikouaiti.co.nz. It's been designed to be morevisually appealing and easier to navigate.
Make sure you check out the 'Whats On' events page.If you would like to add your event to the annualcalendar please contact [email protected].
Sponsorship and advertising options will be availablesoon. You would would like more information pleasecontact POWA.
POWA ANNUAL GENERALMEETING
POWA's AGM was on Wednesday 19th June.Thank you to Gerard Collings for chairing themeeting.
The 2019-20 committee members are asfollows:
Community Worker – Sonya BillyardChairperson – Shelley St JamesTreasurer – Jude MolyneuxSecretary – Judy Martin
Committee members:Barbara Sloan, Charles Noone, Lynne BoothJennie Upton, Jan Malloch
A big thank you to all POWA's volunteerwalkers.
A cluster is a group of stars that are near each other in space. When seen from Earth, the stars ina constellation appear to be close together in a pattern, but they might actually be far from eachother. There are about 500 stars in the Matariki cluster, but only six or seven are visible without atelescope.
From early June onwards, before sunrise, look to the north-east horizon. Find the constellationTautoru, or Orion’s belt (sometimes called ‘the pot’). Trace a line northwards from the three starsof Tautoru. Look for a faint sparkle of tiny dots, about the same width as Tautoru is long. This isthe Matariki star cluster. Matariki can also be seen during the summer months in this location ofthe sky after sunset
Matariki
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Drivers needed – Please contact: Julie Gemmell 4657-664 or 021 802 303
The cut off date for the July issue isSunday 30th June 2019.
ONECOASTMake your own Beeswax Wrap’ workshops for Plastic Free July.Blueskin Bay Library – Friday 26th July, 6:15 – 7:15pmWaikouaiti Library – Saturday 27th July, 11am-Midday
DOG DAYTo encourage you to come in and register your dog (and pick up your poobags) we are giving away spot prizes. (You can also register your dog at thelibrary service centre desk any week day in July till 5pm) Friday 5th July10am-5pm
July School Holiday Activities:MEET YOUR BRAIN: July School Holiday Library TourGet in touch with your inner self by exploring the brain and all the wonderfulthings it does.Presented by the Neurological Foundation, there are multiple‘labs’ for kids and families to explore. Bring the family and get your brainaround the brain this holiday! Booking Essential – numbers limited: 03 4743690 or [email protected] Wednesday 10th July, 11.00am-12.00pmFREE
RETURN OF THE SLIMEWe’ll be making some more wild and wacky slime, for ages 8 years up.Booking Essential – numbers limited: 03 474 3690 or [email protected] 17th July, 3pm-4pm
TEDDY BEARS PICNICBring along your teddy or another soft toy to join in stories and songs with ateddy theme. Also bring some nibbles to share. Friday 19th July 11am
CRAFT CIRCLE: CROSS STITCH CLASSCome along for some easy cross-stitch making with Amanda. Materials (anda cup of tea) provided. Friday 12th July, 7pm
KIDS CLUBCome along to our kids club for books, stories and activities – lastWednesday of every month. Wednesday 31st July. 3.30pm Nibbles provided
POETRY PASSIONEnjoy reading or writing poetry? Come along and share your own or otherpeople’s works. All welcome. Tuesday 9th July at 7pm
WAIKOUAITI LEGO CLUBUse your imagination and create whatever you want to - everything isawesome at Lego club. Suitable for ages 5 and up, first Saturday of themonth 11am - 12pm Saturday 6th July & Saturday 3rd August
STORYTIME AT WAIKOUAITI LIBRARYBring your child along to the Library for stories, rhymes and songs for babiesand pre-schoolers. Every Friday at 11am (excluding school holidays)
DCC SERVICE CENTREPay your rates and parking fines, buy DCC rubbish bags, get your 75+parking permit, register your dog. You can do it all at Waikouaiti Library –where parking is free! Week days until 5.00pm
SPARK JUMPSpark Jump is a low cost, prepaid internet service for families with childrenunder 18 who do not currently have a broadband connection. It costs $10 for30GB of data, and you can choose when to top up. A free modem isprovided as long as you are using Spark Jump. Contact Amanda at thelibrary if you are interested: 03 465 9110
BEESWAX WRAP WORKSHOP with Jennie Upton
Learn how to make a beeswax wrap to use as a food cover. Gold coindonation for materials. Booking essential, numbers are limited (sign-up sheetat the library) Saturday 27th July. 11am. Waikouaiti Library
***REGISTRATION NOW OPEN ***
Storychurch@Waikouaiti
The Princess of Fire
There was once an incredibly rich, beautiful, and wisePrincess. Tired of false suitors who were onlyinterested in her money, she announced that shewould only marry whoever managed to present herwith the most valuable, tender, and sincere gift of all.
The palace filled up with flowers and gifts of every kind.Among all these wonderful gifts, she found a pebble, asimple dirty pebble. Intrigued, she demanded to seewhoever it was who had offered this gift. Despite hercuriosity, she pretended to be highly offended by thegift when the young man was brought before her. Heexplained it to her like this.
"Dear Princess, this pebble represents the mostvaluable thing one can give - it is my heart. It is alsosincere, because it is not yet yours, and it is as hard asa stone. Only when it fills with love will it soften and bemore tender than any other."
The young man quietly left, leaving the Princesssurprised and captivated. She fell so in love that shetook the little pebble with her wherever she went, andfor months she entertained the young man with giftsand attention. But his heart remained as hard as thestone in her hands. Losing hope, she ended upthrowing the pebble into a fire. In the heat of the fire,the sand crumbled from around it, and from out of thatrough stone a beautiful golden figure emerged. Withthis, the Princess understood that she herself wouldhave to be like the fire, and go about separating whatis useless from what is truly important.
During the following months she set about changingthe kingdom, and devoted her life, her wisdom, and herriches to separating what is truly valuable from what isunimportant. She gave up the luxury, the jewels, theexcess; and it meant that everyone in the kingdom nowhad food to eat and books to read. So many peoplepraised her and they started to call her 'The Princess ofFire'.
And as with the pebble, the fire of her presence meltedthe hardness of the young man's heart. And just as hehad promised, he became so tender and consideratethat he made the Princess happy till the end of herdays.
(*Imagine yourself as the princess in your own lifestory. What is the pebble in your life? What helps youseparate what is very important for you from what isuseless?)
Rev Jin Sook Kim(Waikouaiti Karitane Presbyterian Church)
WAIKOUAITI OUTDOOR BOWLING CLUB
The Waikouaiti Outdoor Bowling Club held its AGM in Juneas usual. There was a good turnout of members who wereavailable and the election resulted in the main officerscontinuing as before namely – C. Lee as President andTreasurer, J. Dempster as Vice President and E. Hammondas Secretary. The meeting included the presentation ofawards and afternoon tea.
At the time of writing it has been yet another gloriouslysunny winter’s day. Oh, if only we had enjoyed thiswonderful weather last Spring instead of the weeks ofdreich, miserable drizzle which caused us to cancel some ofour bowling days! We will resume bowling in lateSeptember/early October but until then there is some workto be done. It has been suggested that our clubhouse needsa good cleaning and re-painting so probably someone willorganise a working bee for that. Our green is still a work inprogress but is looking good and we are grateful to thoseable volunteers who come out and lend a hand and also foranyone who turns up and makes a cuppa for the workers!
The President recently received an interesting letter fromthe DCC concerned that we were maintaining our ‘lightingpoles’! After all, they are our club’s responsibility and part ofour lease agreement etc., etc. Of course, we don’t havesuch things as lighting poles overlooking our bowling green.Someone got us mixed up with the Rugby club! But younever know, if we become fanatical enough…!
Eva Hammond, Secretary. Phone 465 7790
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Classified and community notices (for non-profits)Meet new peopleLions Club of PalmerstonNew members very welcome. 2nd Monday of each month, starting at6pm, Waihemo Lodge. Ph Bruce465 7884 or Ronald 465 1331.
R.S.A.Meets every Friday from 4.30pm Pratt St Waikouaiti. Meet newfriends over a meal and a drink ina warm & friendly atmosphere.Ph Wendy & Warren MacLeod465 7079 Hall available for hire.
Waikouaiti/Karitane LivingAlone Group3rd Tuesday of the month. 12mid-day Blueskin Nurseries. Car poolfrom the Golden Fleece Hotel @11.40am. Ph Lois 465 7492 orJoan 465 7728.
Euchre Every Friday St Johns Hall BeachStreet 1.30-4pm. Maureen 021115 5462 or 022 648 6015
Storychurch@WaikouaitiStorychurch meets on Tuesdaysfrom 10.30am - 12pm overcoffee/tea during the school term.All including children are
welcome. Bring your stories toshare, and get inspired by others’stories
For FamiliesWaikouaiti-Palmerston ToyLibraryOpen every Wedesday 3:15-4:15and Saturday 10:30-12pm191 Main Road, WaikouaitiPh: Karla Powe 027 467 9502Email: [email protected] new membershippricing and free toy hiresGreat new toys for 0-6 year olds
Waikouaiti Plunket RoomsParents and children's (under 5)coffee group. 9.30am – 11.30amevery Wednesday. Ph Shelley021 666295.
Te Kakano “Free” Nurse LedClinicHeld monthly at Puketeraki kiHuirapa MaraeContact Tumai Ora WhanauServices 4657651Or KTKO Ltd 4770071
East Otago Relief Network Food Bank Palmerston 465 1738Waikouaiti 027 344 5819
Try Something New
East Otago BuddyProgramme2 hours fun & new experiencesweekly for children 5 - 12 yrs old.Contact Jo 021 268 4780
East Otago Creative Fibre(Spinners & Weavers)1st Thursday of the month, 10am– 2pm. St John's Church Hall,Beach St, Waikouaiti. Allwelcome. Ph Judith Watson 4651178 or Mary Templeton 027 2985441.
Kati Huirapa Runaka kiPuketerakiMonday – Friday 9am – 4pm. Ph465 7300.
East Otago Art GroupMeet fortnightly at 11am. StJohns Church, Beach Street. Allwelcome.Ph: Reywa 465 7161
East Otago Embroiderer's GuildHawksbury Village. Newmembers welcome. Every 1st, 3rd & 5th Wednesday of the month @9.30am. President AnneFitzgerald phone 03 482 1002.
East Otago Social Bridge ClubWaihemo Lodge Hotel,Palmerston. All Welcome.Lessons available. We meet veryWednesday night. Please beseated by 7:00pm.Contact: Joan O'Reilly 4651 476
Eastern Boating & Fishing ClubEnquires: John Molyneux (021511 225) or Eric Boock (027 6869929) [email protected]
Eastern District DartsAssociationWednesday 7.30pm, WaikouaitiRace Course. Dave Crowe 027764 295 Hugh (Ding) Bell 465 7417 or 021 1808649
Movement to Music St Johns Church, Beach St, every Tuesday 10 am, Contact :Lynne Holden 03 4658413 or 021 071 5562. Gold coin drop in.New members welcome.
Otago Eastern District CameraClubMeet on every 2nd Monday at7.30pm at the St Mary’s ChurchHall, Stromness St.Palmerston.New Members welcome.C/- Barney Barton, 35 Kirkwall Street, Palmerston.Phone 03 4651200 (0276318286)
Rural Women NZ WaikouaitiBranch. New members welcome. Ph Aileen 465 7272.
East Otago Musical Theatre Inc.President – Louis SmithSecretary - Jan 03 465 7202Treasurer - Sonya 03 465 1401
The Waitaki Writer’s GroupMeetings are held on the secondMonday of every month at 1.30 inthe St John Hall, Exe Street,Oamaru. President Chris Stewarton 434 8800 [email protected]
Waikouaiti Creative Crafts9.30am – 2pm every 2nd and 4th Wed. Waikouaiti Fire StationMeeting Rm. Ph Cathy 465 7662or Naomi 465 7572.
Waikouaiti Garden ClubLast Monday of the month @7.30pm. Waikouaiti EventsCentre, Supper Room. Ph StuartBrown 465 7646
Palmerson Happy Hands The2nd and 4h Wednesdays atPalmarston Community centre,Ronaldsay St from 10 am. Contact Marie Howard465 1486 and Glenys Donaldson465 1928.
Waikouaiti Golf ClubTuesday 10am report. Friday12.45pm report. Saturday12.15pm report. Ph 465 7128 [email protected]
Waikouaiti Rodeo ClubPh Logan and Shelley 465 7673.
East Otago Woodturners inc.Every Wednesday at 7:30pm.Contact Lyn Trusler 4651 511 or027 296 8711, or Lou Tonkin020 4037 9635
Eastern Classic GroupMeet 2nd Sunday of the month foroutings, at Beach Tavernafter 4pm. Contact:[email protected]
Fitness and FunHydrotherapy @ AquasizeThursday's 9.30am – 10.30am.Moana Gow Pool, Hawksbury. PhBev 465 8203.
Karitane Bowling ClubThursday from 5.30pm. Socialbowls followed with a $3 BBQ.Newcomers welcome. Coachingprovided. Ph Gary 465 7172.
Karitane Indoor Bowling ClubIncWinter season only, April – Sept.Tues 1.30pm Karitane Hall. Comeand enjoy social indoor bowls.Contact: Neil 4658184 or Murray465 7363.
Waikouaiti Indoor Bowling ClubCommences Monday 8th April @3pm. Club nightContact: Pat Jamieson 465 7732or Alan Morrish 465 8168
Kyokushin KarateMon/Thurs 6-8pm, open to allages & fitness levels, learn selfdefence, gain confidence &fitness, make new friends & somuch more. 1st class free.Waikouaiti Church Hall, KildareStreet. Contact:[email protected]
Mecaela Baird School of BalletPh 465 8293 Cell 021 804076Email [email protected]
Moana Gow PoolCorner of Truby King Drive andKennard Crescent, HawksburyVillage. Ph Ailsa 465 7419www.moanagowpool.webstarts.com
PetanqueWednesday & Sundays 1.15pm.Ready to play at 1.30pm,Waikouaiti. Ph Anthony 465 7662.
Eastern Rugby ClubPh Abby Lynch 027 885 [email protected]
Scottish Country DancingEvery Tuesday 7.00pm – 9.00pmChildrens tutition 7.00pm-800pmClark Hall, Palmerston. Ph Lynne465 7714.
Stadium SportsKM Fitness & NutritionFitness ClassesMon 9.15am and 7pm, Thurs 7pmFri 6amTaste Success wholefood eatingprogramme's also availableph Katrina 027 252 6986
Steady As You GoWednesday mornings at 10am. Ifyou are interested in gentleexercise and good company foran hour come along. WaikouaitiEvents Centre.
Swimming Club1st & 4th school term. HawksburyPool.
Tai ChiBeginners ClassesMonday 10amEast Otago Events Centre Tuesday 7pmEast Otago Events CentreThursday 10.30amSt Johns Church Hall, Beach St(except the first Thursday in themonth)Phone Joy Justice (465-8313)
Twilight TennisWednesday 6.30pm. Want agame? Ph Sarah McMillan 021 207 2486
Waikouaiti Outdoor BowlingClub Contact Eva 465 7790 or Colleen465 7558Club Day Thursday 2.00pm
Waikouaiti YogaEast Otago Events CentreTuesday's 11am – 12pm (start12th March 2019)Thursday's 6.30pm sharp.Contact: Nicola 021 0862 0140RYT:IYTA NZ
Palmerston Yoga ClassesPalmerston Community CentreTuesdays 10 am to 11.30 amThursdays 6 pm to 7.30 pmAll ages and abilities welcomeGold coin donation. For furtherinformation contact SylviaClarkson 465 1417 or 027 4192880 Diploma Hatha, YogaTeaching British School of Yoga,Member International YogaTeachers Association Aotearoa
Available for students aged 6-14 yearsto help support their learning at school.
Assistance is available in: Numeracy,Literacy, Processing, Spelling, alsoavailable Speech and Drama – To
Diploma level.
For more information please contact:Kathleen Oldham
465 7653
Carina
Hello everyone,
Welcome to the Waikouaiti Volunteer Fire Brigade report for June 2019. We have had a busier month this month with 8 calls.• Fire x 5• Medical x 1• MVA x 2
Congratulations I would like to congratulate Anthony Nally on his 40 years’ service in theWaikouaiti Volunteer Fire Brigade and his service to the Waikouaiti community,Anthony was also Chief Fire Officer for 13 years. This is a huge commitment tobe part of a volunteer organisation for this length of time.
I would also like to thank Anthony’s family for putting up with the interruptionsto meals and family outings when the siren has gone off and Anthony has hadto stop what he is doing to go and help those in need. Well done Anthony onyour service to our community you can be proud of what you have achievedduring this time.
Electric BlanketsWorn and old electric blankets can cause an electric shock, fire and possiblyeven death• At the first sign of wear have your electric blanket checked by a qualified
electrician.• Replace your electric blanket every five years with newer heat protected
models, which are safer.• Don’t place heavy objects on the bed while the blanket is on.• Make sure the blanket is always flat on the bed and that controls or Cords
are not twisted or caught between the mattress and the base of the Bed. Twisted cords are a common cause of electric blanket fires.
• Roll your blanket when you store it for the summer. Don’t fold it.
Electrical Safety Overloaded electrical circuits, faulty electrical equipment and misuse ofelectrical equipment are common causes of fire.• If you have any concern about the performance of appliances like electric
blankets, heaters, air conditioners or fans, have them checked by a qualified electrician.
• Do not overload multiboards with double adaptors. Remember – one appliance per wall or multiboard socket.
• Ensure that leads on appliances are in good condition and not frayed.• Extension cords are not designed as permanent replacements to your
home’s internal wiring. Never put them under carpets or mats or use them while they are tightly coiled.
• Turn off and, where practical, unplug appliances when not in use.• Keep electrical appliances clear of water.• When buying second hand appliances ensure that they have been tested
by a licensed electrician or gas fitter and have been certified as safe.• Do not place fans, heaters, televisions and electrical equipment in areas
with restricted airflow as overheating may occur.
Smoke alarmsWaikouaiti Fire Brigade can supply and install smoke alarms into your home orrental property. Please give us a call on a Wednesday night to see which alarmwould suit your home.
We now have purchased smoke alarms for the elderly or those who needsupport, in the Waikouaiti area. If you think you or someone you know mayneed smoke alarms then please give us a call at the station on a Wednesdaynight to discuss the application process.
Remember in an emergency dial 111 and ask for the service you requirePolice, St Johns or Fire.
David McLeod, Chief Fire Officer WaikouaitiFollow us on Facebook @ Waikouaiti Volunteer Fire BrigadeRemember in an emergency dial 111 and ask for the service you requirePolice, St Johns or Fire. Fire Station PH Number: 4657386 (between 7.15pmand 9 pm only on a Wednesday night only)
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RGJ MOWERSERVICES
92 Thomas Street, WaikouaitiRussell Jenkinson
Phone: 021 167 9646 or 021 069 7792
Repairs and Servicing to all walkbehind Lawn Mowers,
Chainsaws, Line Trimmers etcChainsaw sharpening, new
chains, parts and accessoriesFast, friendly service
" Free pickup and delivery Waikouaiti area only"
Waihemo Service Centre (Library Building)54 Tiverton Street, Palmerston 9430
Tel: 03 465 1591After hours: 027 4812 491
Doctors: Dr Helen Reid, Dr Struan Clark, Dr Gareth Keat
Palmerston (03) 465 1444 9am – 5pm Monday – Friday
Waikouaiti (03) 465 75999am – 1pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
9am – 5pm Friday
Urgent After Hours – Phone (03) 465 1444Emergencies – Phone 111
OneCoast Facilitator Update June 2019
We went on a road trip in May to visit the Resource Recovery Centres inHampden and Palmerston – both are very successful, and the group gatheredmany helpful tips and ideas plus a few bargains!
We will be holding two ‘Make your own Beeswax Wrap’ workshops for PlasticFree July.
Blueskin Bay Library – Friday 26th July, 6:15 – 7:15pmWaikouaiti Library – Saturday 27th July, 11am-Midday
Cost is a gold coin per wrap. Please register at the library by Wednesday 24thJuly. Numbers are limited. All children under the age of 10 need to beaccompanied by an adult.
Planning is also underway for a “How to Deal with your Green Waste”workshop. This will be held in September sometime.
We have received funding from the Dunedin City Council to purchase ashipping container to place onsite at the Waikouaiti Transfer Station. We hopeto use this as a storage shed and re-used goods store.
Our meetings are usually held on the 3rd Thursday of the month 7pm at theEast Otago Events Centre Waikouaiti – come along and join us!!! Keep an eyeon our Facebook page for events and activities - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2086838251529340/
Contact - Judy Martin - [email protected] - Jennie Upton – [email protected]
PEWS NEWSPrebyterianJune 30 10am Ecumenical Service at Waikouaiti Kildare StreetJuly 7 10am Shared Communion at Karitane led by Rev. Jin Sook Kim
14 10am Shared Service with Anglicans at St. John’s Anglican Church21 10am at Karitane led by Rev. Jin Sook Kim followed by Parish Council Meeting28 10am Parish Led Service – at Waikouaiti Kildare Street
August 4 10am Shared Communion at Karitane led by Rev. Jin Sook Kim11 10am Shared Service with Anglicans at St. John’s Anglican Church
AnglicanJuly 7 10am Anglicans join Presbyterian at Karitane
14 10am Rev Dtr Anne Van Gend at St Johns21 10am Join St Mary's at Palmerston28 10am Rev Sue McCafferty at St Johns
St Annes Catholic ChurchCATHOLIC SERVICES MASS TIMETABLE Palmerston -Blessed Sacrament 12pm 1st Sunday of the month.Waikouaiti - St Anne's 12pm 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Sunday of the month.
Hawkesbury Christian Fellowship, Service every Sunday 10am at Hawksbury Village
EAST OTAGO HEALTH
NEW PRIME Dedicated VehicleEast Otago Health, has been fortunate enough to recently purchase a dedicated Primary Response In Medical Emergency (PRIME) vehicle after receiving a donation from the South Link Education Trust. Our PRIME response team are called upon to respond to the more serious 111 calls within our region, which covers Hampden down to South of Karitane and inland to Macraes. Our 5 PRIME Nurses (from photo inset) are from left Briar, Clare, Liz, Jane (absent Michelle). These registered nurses are highly professional, specifically trained in PRIME’ary response.
Until now they have used their own private vehicles for responding. We are very grateful to the South Link Education Trust’s board for this donation, and wish to extend a large thank you to them in having helped the practice in providing this specific vehicle, kitted out for emergency response, including a flashing green roof light and 4 roof mounted spotlights for any night vision requirements. (Photo supplied)
Flu VaccinesDue to the National Shortage of Flu Vaccines this year we now no longer have any in stock, and there are none available to order. We have been told a few pharmacies may have the Flu Vaccine in store in which case you would need to phone around to find out which ones had any available.
FUTURE ADDITIONAL CLINICS: Liquid Nitrogen: Week beginning 22nd July 2019Chiropractor: Please phone Rob Brydges 021729868 for an appointment.Podiatrist: 18th July 2019, in Palmerston. Please phone reception for an appointment.Dietician: Please speak with one of our Nurses or your Doctor for an appointment/referral, Ear Health Clinic: 3 monthly in Palmerston, next clinic date to be confirmed.Counselling Service: Zoe from Youthline is in Palmerston Clinic every Monday.
Appointment times by prior arrangement through Youthline, phone or email: 03 4772461 or email [email protected]
‘1737, need to talk?’ is New Zealand’s new national mental health & addictions helpline number, it is staffed by a teamof paid counsellors who are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
WAIKOUAITI COAST HERITAGE CENTRE
Now who among us does not remember the Union Steam Ship Company? Once the biggest shipping line in theSouthern Hemisphere, it was New Zealand's largest private sector employer and survived right up till the end of thetwentieth century. It began life right here in Dunedin in 1875 by Wellington born but Dunedin raised James Mills. Hewas only 28 years old. In 1869 Mills tried twice to float a Union Steam Company of New Zealand Limited, but failed toattract enough interest from local investors, until he found backing from a Scottish shipbuilder named Peter Denny.Denny agreed to invest in return for Union Steam Ship Company orders for ships built at his Dunbarton shipyard. Firsttwo Denny built ships, the Hawea and Taupo, large by local standards, arrived mid 1875 and entered service. JamesMills' Union Steam Ship Company took over the Harbour Steam Navigation Company, once owned by the late JohnnyJones and now by his son John R. Jones, who became a director of the Union Steam Ship Company along with Mills.The company was so successful it became known as the 'Southern Octopus', due to its monopoly on trans Tasmantrade.
James Mills was a valued and trusted employee of our own Johnny Jones. He started as a shop assistant and workedhis way up to managing Jones" Harbour Steam Navigation Company which served parts of Dunedin, Port Chalmers,and Oamaru, even trading with Hokitika on the West Coast. When Jones died in 1869, James Mills was his leading trustee, evidence of the high regard Jones held him in.
James Mills connection to Waikouaiti doesn't end there. He represented the district on the Otago Provincial Council in 1870 and 1873-1876, later representing Port Chalmers in Parliament from 1887-1893 when he retired. He was knighted in 1907 and appointed Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George in 1909. The first native born non-indigenous New Zealander to be so honoured. He died in London January 1936 in his eighty-ninth year.
Your museum here in Waikouaiti, still standing proud on the main road to Dunedin since 1868, is on her winter hours of 10.30-12.30 Wednesday, Thursday and 10.30-2.30 Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Waikouaiti District Museum FundraisingFirewood
We are still fundraising to compete our 95%finished building project.
If you are after firewood for this & next year call usregarding prices & availability.
We currently have =Seasoned Gum, Pine off splitter & stack, Pine
Rings, Split Gun (green) suitable for next winter
Contact us on 027 262 8137
James Mills
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HAWKSBURY LAGOON UPDATE
I seem to have been fielding a number of emails lately, several aboutthe beautiful and elegant White Heron (Kotuku) which has made itselfat home on the Lagoon over the past few weeks, appearing in arange of different areas including nearby residential gardens. We arevery privileged.
The other emails I have been receiving were to do with last month’sPOWA article in relation to the dumping of domestic rubbish. It isheartening to hear that other local residents are appalled by suchactions and have themselves directly contacted the authorities. Thankyou for your willingness to take action and do what you can tohighlight such offensive behaviour. There is a fine of up to $400 foranyone caught dumping rubbish like this. In future if you see anyonedumping illegally take a photo of the person/s and/or vehicle licencenumber and send to the City Council.
Last week I received another email outlining exciting news for theHawksbury Lagoon. Ever since Dugald McTavish completed ourWater Management Plan in 2013 we have wanted to progress hiswork. Recently, in partnership with Ngai Tahu an application wasmade to the Otago Regional Council’s ‘Ecofund’. The application wasto enable electronic water monitoring of different areas of the lagoon.The monitoring would be continued for a number of months (if notyears) and provide us with data as to water level, water temperature,salinity and dissolved oxygen levels. In time we hope to be able tomanage the three main areas of the lagoon slightly differently toencourage a wider range of birds, fish and invertebrates to thewetland. The monitoring project would provide accurate informationas to what effect any changes we make in water management wouldhave towards meeting our goals. Our successful application wasgained against fierce competition, and we hope to have themonitoring equipment in place within the next six months. Matt DaleSenior Environmental Advisor – Freshwater Management for NgaiTahu will oversee the project, in consultation with the variousagencies that have an interest in restoring the health of theHawksbury Lagoon.
The bird monitoring group met for the first time a couple of weeksago, and there is still an opportunity for anyone else interested to join.The next monitoring session will be on Tuesday 9 July at 9.30am.
Shirley McKewen, Chair , [email protected]
Waikouaiti still needs you to represent our town onthe Waikouaiti Coast Community Board
(And you'll get paid!)
The good news is that as well as the remuneration for your hard workon our behalf and mileage expenses to travel throughout the districton Board business it is now possible to claim a childcare allowancewhich should make it easier for someone in the younger generation toconsider standing.
According to the article in the ODT, at present, some sectors ofsociety - such as mothers with young children - are under-representedaround the council table, because childcare arrangements and costsare an impediment to standing for election. A childcare allowancewould make it easier for another group of potential candidates to ''puttheir hand up''.
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/dcc/dunedin-councillors-eligible-childcare-allowanceNominations open this month so time to start thinking about it. Youhave to be a New Zealand citizen, on the electoral roll, and to havelived at your current (Waikouaiti?) address for at least a month.19 July (Friday) Nominations open, electoral roll open for inspection16 August (Friday) Nominations close at 12 noon, electoral roll closes20 September to 12 October Voting period12 October 2019 (Saturday) Election Day–voting closes at 12 noon
Friday Night Knitting forPlastic Free July
On Friday 19 July, from 6:30pm atWaikouaiti Library we will belearning how to knit and crochetour own non plastic reusabledishcloths from very simplepatterns. All welcome, bring a pairof medium to large sized needlesor a crochet hook if you havethem. Cotton yarn will be providedbut bring any spare that you have.While you are at the Library checkout the OneCoast Plastic-free Julychallenge and the Save our Seasreusable bags.Knitters meet at the Library mostFriday evenings to share tips andchat over their own projects. All welcome.
COMMUNITY BOARD UPDATE
Karitane SpitAt long last work is about to start this coming weekend in building a sandretention fence on the spit. This one will be built of natural materials - driftwood,slash from the forest, etc. It is quite dramatic to see how the sand spit hasmoved in a clockwise direction from where it used to be. It will be interesting tosee what happens over coming weeks and months.
Discretionary FundingNow that we are at the start of a new financial year, our Discretionary Fundstands at $10,000. If you, or someone you know, would like to apply for a grantfor a Community Project, please use the application form on the DCC website, orgive me a call if you’re not sure how to access that.
Alasdair Morrison. Chairman,Waikouaiti Coast Community Board. Email:[email protected] or Phone 0274 354 384.
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EAST OTAGO EVENTS CENTREBOOKINGS
Phone: 027 253 9205Email: [email protected]
EAST OTAGO POETS
Who are East Otago Poets? We're all about the aroha - of poetry,community and our beautiful East Otago backyard.
As a group we want to use poetry to learn and grow as readers, writersand people. We meet regularly - generally once a month, to sharepoems, hold workshops and readings with visiting poets and toorganise events and poetry challenges. You don't have to write poetryto join East Otago Poets - all you need to do is come with a love ofideas, words and an open mind.
We believe that the world is richer for poetry and that it can be apowerful way to connect people from all walks of life, with all sorts ofpassions. So, with that in mind, we're planning exciting events withartists, musicians, writers, schools, environmentalist and historians thatbring East Otago folk together and can help make our community ahappier, more vibrant place to live.
We're very friendly, informal and welcome new members so please feelfree to come along for a chat or contact us on this page for more info.And please check out our events listings on Facebook (East OtagoPoets) to keep an eye out for what's coming up. Email Lissa at [email protected]
Poetry in the Barn
You're invited to a gorgeous night of poetry, music and celebration ofEast Otago creativity at The Barn, Glenpark (the old stone barn onDunback Road, SH85) on 23rd August 2019 at 7.30pm - NationalPoetry Day. All welcome. Entry by donation/koha. Please bring a plateto share. More details: Email Lissa at [email protected]
The Barn is a stunning, historic building on the banks of theWaihemo/Shag River. It's been proudly restored by passionate localhistorian and all round gem, Chris Cox. The building used to be astopping off point for generations of travellers crossing the Maniototo
and has rung with poetryand music through theages, so it's the perfectsetting for ourcelebration.
Please come and joinus!
OneCoast Plastic-free July Challenge Choose one or two plastic items that you want to avoid using and replace them with a more durable alternative.
Your task1. Identify one type of plastic that you want to cut out2. Explain what makes it difficult to give up3. Work out an alternative that gets around that problem4. If you can’t work out an alternative you can use yourself, consider going a level up and contacting the producer (eg, factory) or distributer (eg supermarket) and asking them to change their packaging5. Tell us about it either by email or on our Facebook page
WAIKOUAITI BIKE TRACK
It seems that finally most of the initial hurdles inpreparation for constructing a Bike Track for Waikouaitiare close to being resolved.
Over the next couple of months I will be looking forpeople who wish to become actively involved insupporting this project to its completion.
I will directly email people already on my mailing list inthe coming weeks, but would welcome interest fromanyone else.
Just email me: [email protected] look forward to hearing from you.Shirley McKewen
COMMUNITY SPRING SHOW
The spring show this year will be held on Friday 13th and,in conjunction with the POWA community fete Saturday14th September.
This show has been an institution in Waikouaiti for wellover 100 years. Now under the umbrella of the WaikouaitiGarden Club it continues to grow and is a welcomeintroduction to spring. The 2019 schedule is almost readyfor distribution and can be sourced through the usualoutlets in Waikouaiti, Karitane, Waitati and Palmerston aswell as on the new POWA website.
Cut flowers and daffodils feature strongly but there aresections in floral art, handcrafts, vegetables and preservesas well as the popular children’s sections. Entries weredown in the children’s section last year but we are hopingthat after the show’s higher profile with the fete last yearentries will be strong.
There are many many talented people out there in ourcommunity that need that extra prompting to get them toexhibit. It is as simple as bringing it along on the Thursdayevening or first thing Friday morning (see times onschedule). It is fun and a great way to showcase yourcraft, creation or green fingers.
Although under the umbrella of the garden club the show isrun separately as a community event. We are alwayslooking for volunteers to help with setting up and runningthe two day show.
Are YOU able to help? If so contact Stuart on 465 7646.
