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Matarangi Beach Paper Including Simpsons, Kuaotunu, Otama, Opito, Rings and Whangapoua Beaches JANUARY EDITION 118 MATARANGI Convenient, Great Range & Prices Quality Fresh Products Your Your EVERYDAY LOCAL Open 7 Days 7:30am – 6:30pm 195 Matarangi Drive, Matarangi - p 07 866 5391 THE CALL CAME AND THE PEOPLE ANSWERED It was an early morning call to arms using social media that had the rapid response of hundreds of volunteers heading down to the Matarangi Spit to save the lives of 11 stranded pilot whales who had beached during the night. Within a couple of hours over a 1000 of the curious and concerned had arrived on the scene. An early morning walk around the spit by Shirley and Werner Muellers with their neighbours Kathy Woolley and Robert Bax was the start of a dramatic morning. e group noticed in the distance what they thought was a log. On closer inspection they realised it was not just a single stranded pilot whale but they could see ten more. One of which snorted water out of its blowhole. Realising that some of the whales were still alive, Shirley rang John Schouten who got hold of Matarangi Fire Brigade member Howard Smith who immediately put out the first alert on social media and rang local radio to get the word out of the stranding. Simultaneously, Kathy Woolley rang DOC. Instinctively Kathy took off her coat dipped it in the water and laid it across one of the whales still alive. It was 8.44am on Shirley’s watch. Within half an hour volunteers started to arrive on the scene to the spit to assist in the recovery as the word spread around social media, phone calls and local media. e on scene numbers swelled. is included the rapid response of DOC, local Project Jonah members, St John, local Harbour Master, Matarangi Rural Fire Force and their neighboring volunteer units in Kuaotunu and Whangapoua who got to work setting up cordons and passing out water buckets, beach towels and blankets to keep those whales still alive, damp. Human chains were formed to pass buckets of water to keep the whales alive whilst stranded. Project Jonah, local FENZ personnel, St John and DOC rangers worked tirelessly with locals and holidaymakers throughout the next 6 hours trying to keep the whales alive and get them back out to sea where they belonged. Brendan O’Connell from All Terrain Bobcats and Brian McClennan from Matarangi Drainage headed down in their diggers to assist. e diggers became invaluable in digging the channels that could get water flow to the stranded whales and later out into the harbour so as to refloat them. In the end seven of the eleven pilot whales survived and were guided into the harbour and through the Whangapoua bar by local boaties including Kirk Davis on his jet ski. For Mueller family the whale stranding was ‘déjà vu’ as back in September of 1995 they were also the first to come across a stranded 4.6m long finned female pilot whale on the spit. e Muellers and a small number of other local volunteers who came to assist worked to keep the whale wet and upright. Due to stormy conditions at the time the stranded whale could not be released back into the harbour. So to save the whale, the then DOC Ranger Rob Chappell got hold of Harold Abrahamson who used his digger to load the whale onto a truck taking it over the Whangapoua Hill to the Sugarloaf boat ramp at Te Kouma, the only suitable place in those days to release it. A quarter of a century later things are a bit more sophisticated as we know a lot more about the care of beached whales both in logistical, welfare and cultural sense. DOC, our emergency services, and marine welfare organisations like Project Jonah have a greater range of equipment and knowledge to deal with a whale beaching crisis. Continued on page 14...

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Page 1: YourLOCAL EVERYDAY · So to save the whale, the then DOC Ranger Rob Chappell got hold of Harold Abrahamson who used his digger to load the whale onto a truck taking it over the Whangapoua

MatarangiBeach Paper

Including Simpsons Kuaotunu Otama Opito Rings and Whangapoua Beaches

JAN

UA

RY

EDIT

ION

118

MATARANGI

Convenient Great Range amp Prices Quality Fresh Products

YourYour EVERYDAY

LOCALOpen 7 Days 730am ndash 630pm

195 Matarangi Drive Matarangi - p 07 866 5391

THE CALL CAME AND THE PEOPLE ANSWEREDIt was an early morning call to arms using social media that had the rapid response of hundreds of volunteers heading down to the Matarangi Spit to save the lives of 11 stranded pilot whales who had beached during the night Within a couple of hours over a 1000 of the curious and concerned had arrived on the scene

An early morning walk around the spit by Shirley and Werner Muellers with their neighbours Kathy Woolley and Robert Bax was the start of a dramatic morning The group noticed in the distance what they thought was a log On closer inspection they realised it was not just a single stranded pilot whale but they could see ten more One of which snorted water out of its blowhole Realising that some of the whales were still alive Shirley rang John Schouten who got hold of Matarangi Fire Brigade member Howard Smith who immediately put out the first alert on social media and rang local radio to get the word out of the stranding Simultaneously Kathy Woolley rang DOC Instinctively Kathy took off her coat dipped it in the water and laid it across one of the whales still alive It was 844am on Shirleyrsquos watch

Within half an hour volunteers started to arrive on the scene to the spit to assist in the recovery as the word spread around social media phone calls and local media The on scene numbers swelled This included the rapid response of DOC local Project Jonah members St John local Harbour Master Matarangi Rural Fire Force and their neighboring volunteer units in Kuaotunu and Whangapoua who got to work setting up cordons and passing out water buckets beach towels and blankets to keep those whales still alive damp Human chains were formed to pass buckets of water to keep the whales alive whilst stranded Project Jonah local FENZ personnel St John and DOC rangers worked tirelessly with locals and holidaymakers throughout the next 6 hours trying to keep the whales alive and get them back out to sea where they belonged

Brendan OrsquoConnell from All Terrain Bobcats and Brian McClennan from Matarangi Drainage headed down in their diggers to assist The diggers became invaluable in digging the channels that could get water flow to the stranded whales and later out into the harbour so as to refloat them In the end seven of the eleven pilot whales survived and were guided

into the harbour and through the Whangapoua bar by local boaties including Kirk Davis on his jet ski

For Mueller family the whale stranding was lsquodeacutejagrave vursquo as back in September of 1995 they were also the first to come across a stranded 46m long finned female pilot whale on the spit The Muellers and a small number of other local volunteers who came to assist worked to keep the whale wet and upright Due to stormy conditions at the time the stranded whale could not be released back into the harbour So to save the whale the then DOC Ranger Rob Chappell got hold of Harold Abrahamson who used his digger to load the whale onto a truck taking it over the Whangapoua Hill to the Sugarloaf boat ramp at Te Kouma the only suitable place in those days to release it

A quarter of a century later things are a bit more sophisticated as we know a lot more about the care of beached whales both in logistical welfare and cultural sense DOC our emergency services and marine welfare organisations like Project Jonah have a greater range of equipment and knowledge to deal with a whale beaching crisis

Continued on page 14

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Ian Patrick Sharon Clay Alastair Brickell David Key Pete Murphy Bronwyn Ririnui Hilary Falconer Rhys Mathias Wanda Brljevich Nic Burnie Shirley Muellers Kayla Clark and Bob Segetin

hellipbecause without these contributions and stories your local paper wouldnrsquot be quite the same Thank you

CONTRIBUTORS

CONTACTS amp DEADLINES

5 Santa Parade 10 Artists

6 Sand Castles Bike Decoration

7 Taste of Matarangi The Big Dig

8 Tennis Doubles amp Golf

10 Cardboard Cup

14 Whale Rescue at the Spit

15 Where in the World Out amp About

17 Matarangi Mile

18 Fishing Report

19 Rings Beach Swim Wine Club

20 Stargazers Sights Festive Fun

21 The Puzzle Page Pestie Corner

22 Public Notices amp Tides

1

6

CONTENTS

15

THE DEPUTY EDITORrsquoS DESKSave our Chopper

Writing about the Rescue Helicopter and what it means to us in the Christmas Edition of the MBP last month was extremely personal and cathartic Last year the Westpac Helicopter saved my life Like many others I was gutted to hear that the decision to retain the Westpac

Helicopter in Whitianga over the summer months had been reversed

A petition to the New Zealand Government to reinstate this essential service is circulating Please look out for and sign this important petition

and fight to get the rescue helicopter back on the peninsula Without it the lives of people like Howard Andy Beryl Michael and Jeannie

who shared their stories last month will be compromised It is our Coromandel Lifeline

Teresa Kedzlie Deputy Editor MBP

GOOD SORTS OF THE MONTHIn the last edition of the MBPrsquos ldquoGood Sortsrdquo column we rightly

acknowledged the work of all the volunteers who have made the re-opening of the Dunes happen There are far too many of these good

people to single out as individuals however John Anson contacted the MBP and told us of the contribution by Peter Corlett of Timbertown in supplying timber and paint and the hours of work by Peter local builder Garry Perry and their partners Robyn and Pip in the major renovation of the outdoor bowls green It has been quite outstanding and definitely

worthy of a lsquogood sortsrsquo mentionI agree John The bowling green is looking great and it is wonderful

to see people using it again this summer So Peter Corlett Robyn de Leeuw and Garry and Pip Perry are our lsquoGood Sorts of the Monthrsquo

Peter Robyn Garry and Pip the community salutes you

4

Fire BANFire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) has declared a Prohibited Fire Season which means a total re ban in urban and rural areas If you see an out-of-control re phone 111 checkitsalrightnz

OUR COROMANDEL MAGAZINENow available at our service centres district libraries and visitor information centres tcdcgovtnzourcoromandel

Take our communication survey and be in to win a $500 petrol vouchertcdcgovtnzsurvey2019

Happy New Year ndash from TCDCWarm wishes for 2020 from Mayor Sandra Council and the

Mercury Bay Community Board Stay safe and have a great summer

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Tony FoxCouncillor

Mayor Sandra Goudie

Murray McLean

Councillor

Deli Connell

Rekha Giri-Percival

Jeremy Lomas

Bill McLean

TCD

C01

68

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Kerbside Summer CollectionMore visitors means more rubbish on the Coromandel and our Council is getting prepared with extra Kerbside collections starting on Boxing Day There are two or three rubbish or recycling collections in most areas of the district every week until 8 February 2020

Go to tcdcgovtnzkerbside for the schedule for your area or check our TCDC Facebook page where wersquoll be posting daily reminders of where collections are taking placeIf your collection gets missed donrsquot worry in most areas therersquoll be another one in a couple of days Please put your items out for the next scheduled collection Due to the high volumes of material to collect our crews probably wonrsquot be able to turn aroundIf you leave town before your Kerbside collection day you can drop o your rubbish in blue pre-paid Council rubbish bags free at your nearest Refuse Transfer Station (RTS)Our seven RTS are now open to their extended summer hours seven days a week including 1030am-530pm on Saturdays and 1030am-630pm on Sundays and public holidays They are only closed on Christmas Day ndash all other public holidays this summer they are open Hours and locations

tcdcgovtnzrtsIf yoursquore visiting one of our RTS sites over this busy time please be patient especially at the Matarangi RTS which will be busy

wwwtcdcgovtnzkerbside

Mercury Bay NorthKuaotunu to Whangapoua

STARTS 27 December 2019ENDS 8 February 2020

Summer Weekly Kerbside Collection

Tuesday

Friday

Please put your Kerbside collections out by 900amThere will be collections as usual on New Yearrsquos Day and the rest of that week

There will be no collections on Christmas Day Auckland Anniversary and Waitangi Day Collections following those public holidays are one day later

JANUARY 2020

ALCOHOL IN PUBLIC PLACESOur town centres have year-round 247 alcohol bans in force and many of our beaches and seaside reserves have bans in place over ChristmasNew Year and holiday long weekends You must not consume or take alcohol into any public place where an alcohol ban is in forcetcdcgovtnzalcoholcontrol

Summer water useAs dry weather combines with high visitor numbers water supplies are put under pressure and restrictions have to be put into place These are shared daily on local radio stations our Councilrsquos Facebook page and the home page of our website Please use water responsibly tcdcgovtnzwater

Dogs Most of our beaches have summer restrictions for dogs which may be

banned completely or only allowed on the beach before 9am and a er 6pm This is not only to keep dogs o beaches when theyrsquore crowded with people but to protect important bird habitats during their summer breeding time tcdcgovtnzdogs

Our Council service centres are closed until 6 January when they resume normal hours For general enquiries over this time email customerservicestcdcgovtnzFor urgent enquiries call our 24-hour service line 07 868 0200 tcdcgovtnzcontact

Our Holiday Hours

5

The Matarangi Santa ParadeMagnificent Matarangi turned out in full force for the 2019 Christmas Parade sponsored by Puku and Kerrersquos Liquor Store Best float was awarded to Four

Square Matarangi Prizes also for Christine White for driving Santa and Judy and Ivan Nobilo and grandsons for a great effort Thanks to the Kuaotunu and

Matarangi Fire Brigades who volunteered their time

Top left Four Square Matarangi won best Santa float

Top right Santa was very popular on the day making kids big and small very happy

Bottom right Our littlest Santa Parade float was the cutest float

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10 ARTISTS READY FOR ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND EXHIBITION

Visitors and locals wanting a break from the sun sand and surf should call in to the historic Kuaotunu Hall over Anniversary weekend to view the annual 10 Artists exhibitionA creative collective who live and work in northern Mercury Bay and have been exhibiting in Kuaotunu since 2017 10 Artists work in diverse art mediums such as sculpture painting drawing wood work paper engineering photography harakeke weaving and mixed media

Some members exhibit more widely for example with the Mercury Bay Art Escape and Coromandel Open Studios This year features a new member of the collective and a guest artist from the Bay of PlentyNew member Peter Matai Johnston held his first exhibition as part of NgArti supporting a visiting exhibition of Maori artists in Whitianga in OctoberTitled ldquoSwapped My Land for Blanketsrdquo Peterrsquos work was a contemporary commentary on historical events in Aotearoa For 10 Artists Peter will be exploring an ldquooffhand commentary on influential issuesrdquo again working with a variety of mediums such as textiles photography and screen printing After 10 Artists Peter will be involved with the Mercury Bay Art EscapeGuest artist Estelle Withy has been weaving harakeke for about eight years Growing up in the Eastern Bay of Plenty she was surrounded by

Maori culture and developed a strong connection with raranga (weaving) She has just completed her degree in Maunga Kura Toi at Te Wananga o Aotearoa in RotoruaHer aim is to bring ancient techniques to a wider audience and elevate the understanding of her mahi toi (art works)ldquoFor me raranga has become a way of life itrsquos a meaningful connection with the land of Aotearoa and a journey into understanding traditional Maori arts tikanga and historyrdquoThe 10 Artists opening is on Friday January 24 at 7pm and the exhibition runs from 10am to 8pm on both Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 and from 10am to 2pm on Monday 27 Entry is free and the art works are for sale ndash you are likely to meet a couple of the artists as members of the collective take turns running the exhibitionFeatured Colin Verner of the 10 Artists Collective

6

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THE GREAT SAND CASTLE CLASSICOrganisers Mark and Shirvani Hall from Beach Realty were a little nervous about the weather conditions for this yearrsquos Sand Castle competition with the bad weather that was heading Matarangi way but it held out enough for the competition to go ahead

The Sandcastle Competition is becoming a Matarangi summer classic and once again drew in a large number of artistic teams and supports on to the beach

The rules are that each of the competitors have only 2 hours to sculpt their sand masterpieces As always the judges found their task very difficult with well over 70 high quality entries but the overall winner was a sculpture called lsquoPukekorsquo by entry 22 The Pukeko Legends lsquoThe Hedgehogsrsquo by entry 35 Team Hollows was in 2nd Place and lsquoGary The Elephantrsquo by entry 7 Team Scourts was 3rd

PIPERS BIKE DECORATING CONTESTEvery year Piperrsquos Cafeacute puts on the Pipers Bike Decorating Contest as an event specially tailored for our youngest holidaymakers at Matarangi

This year the judges picked four winners on the day because they were so creative

Congratulations to Ashley Reed Xavier Norman Harper Sorrenson and Zoe Sorrenson for their beautiful transformations of bikes into moving works of creativity

ldquoAll participants received a prize so all had big smiles on their facesrdquo said organizer Brenda Riggs from Pipers Cafeacute ldquoMany parents thanked us for having such a fun event for the smaller childrenrdquo

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A TASTE OF MATARANGI SPONSORS SUPPORT WELCOMEDThe A Taste of Matarangi Mystery Cook Off is the place to be on 4th April As well as being a whole lot of fun there are prizes to be wonIf you think you can cook then all you need to do is find someone to help you cook up a delicious plate of food from our mystery box No special skills required just a bit of imagination and a taste for food mixed with fun and a desire to cook We supply the food and you cook the winning dishWe are looking for six pairs to enter the Cook Off competition Applications are invited from home cooks with no previous commercial kitchen experience you just need to be 18 years or overApply online at httpsformjotformcoATOM2020atom-cook-off or email Hayley-harrishotmailcomATOM organisers have secured a great line up for the 2020 event If you like a variety of music styles then Coachella will certainly have you off your seats and on the dance floor A trio with a difference they play a wide range of music from modern indiefolk to country classics and pop hits to old-school rock and roll These guys bring an energy and unique style that is sure to create the perfect atmosphere for our event and get everyone up dancingThere will be activities for the whole family not just for

those who look forward to tasting wine sampling delicious food and listening to great music These include the Helicopter Simulator Event Fun bouncy castles and ride on activities colourful clowns face painting airbrush tattoos for the courageous raffles auctions and a charity bucket drop to support Kuaotunu Search and Rescue Coromandel Rescue Helicopter and other charities which we donate to depending on funds availableReminderIf you havenrsquot bought your tickets then be in to lsquoWin Ticketsrsquo Go to our Facebook page in the month of January Like and share our page and tag two people you want to bring The winner will receive the choice of two adult tickets or one family ticket to the festival on 4th April Winners will be notified on 1st FebruaryNeed to know more information on the festival Check the terms and conditions page on the website or pick up a copy from Richardsons in MatarangiBuy your tickets now at wwwatasteofmatarangiconz or at Richardsons Real Estate in Matarangi $20 adult $40 family $5 child and under 5yrs freeThanks to our Gold Sponsors - All About Whitianga Creative Fuel Web design and Coromandel More FM

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THE BIG DIGAnother crowd favourite during the Matarangi Summer

Festival is the Big Dig arranged and sponsored by Richardsons Real Estate of Matarangi Held on December 28th hundreds of children from the tiniest of tots through to the tallest of tweens showed up and began excavating

furiously in the sand using just their hands to find ice block sticks which they could trade in for a prize Such was the

frenetic pace of busy kids on a giant beach treasure hunt you could get tired just watching them

Top The calm before the storm Keith from Richardsons explaining the rules of the Big Dig

Bottom The fast and the furious were flaying the sand around with great gusto

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A windy Saturday may have kept playing numbers lower than 2019 but this yearrsquos Matarangi Summer Tennis Doubles Tournament made up for it with high quality tennis that was appreciated by those spectators who came down to the Sands Crescent Courts

The winner of the Men Doubles were father and son team from Tauranga Tim and Aiden Dunn who beat last yearrsquos runners up brothers Tim and Nick Burnie In the mixed doubles event Gavin Donald and Kelly Drew defeated Warkworth couple Robert Blair and partner Annette

ldquoAlong with Monet Johnson of You Travel Whitianga who was the main sponsor Irsquod also like to

thank Pip Perry from Ray White for the spot prizes and Matarangi 4 Square for the sausage sizzlerdquo said event organizer Chris lsquoCJrsquo Palmer ldquoWhat was great about this year was that all players came away with a prizerdquo

Chris said the tournament is evolving and would look to tweak the playing programme a little further for 2021 He looks forward to it getting better every year

Top Tim and Aiden Dunn with Pip Perry (L) and CJ Palmer (R)

Bottom Mixed Doubles Champs Gavin Donald and Kelly Drew with Pip and CJ

MAREE TAYLORMarriage CelebrantTogether we can design a ceremony to remembera reflection of you both

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HAVE A GO GOLF DAYEver thought it would be great to play golf but not

sure how to go about the basics

Now is your chance as The Dunes welcomes every non golfer in the area to join some of their senior

members for a Have A Go Day

On Sunday February 9 from 930am to 1130am new golfers can learn the basics of golf - how to

stand swing and hit that little white pill

And its free Clubs balls and tees - along with some instruction - are all free

All you have to do is check in at the clubhouse at 915am with a sunhat sunscreen trainers and a

happy disposition We will do the rest

For more information phone Simon at The Dunes 8665394 If you are keen on playing please phone

Simon so as he can have an idea on playing numbers on the day

TWILIGHT GOLFTwilight golf starts again at The Dunes on February

2

Anyone with a handicap can play with tee off between 3pm and 330pm The cost is $5 for the

haggle

Just turn up at the clubhouse and make up a four or we will connect you with other players for a fun

afternoon of nine hole golf

And after golf the bar will be open and Epica pizza oven will be fired up and cooking your dinner

You donrsquot even have to be a member of The Dunes (but you do need a handicap)

Twilight golf will run until the end of Daylight Saving April 5

Matarangi Tennis Doubles Tournament

9

A FABULOUS DAY OF FOOD WINE amp MUSIC BY THE BEACH

atasteofmatarangiconzAND FROM bull RICHARDSONS REAL ESTATE MATARANGI bull WHITIANGA I-SITE bull COROMANDEL ADVENTURES

TICKETS SELLING NOW

4 APRIL 2020

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Funded by the Parliamentary Service Authorised by MP Scott Simpson 614 Pollen St Thames

Thames 07 868 3529Kaiaua 09 232 2588Katikati 07 549 4312mpcoromandelparliamentgovtnzwwwscottsimpsonconz

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Understanding the importance of memories

A funeral is a special day Itrsquos a chance to celebrate the importance of a life

to share memories of the good times the funny moments and the difference your loved one has made

Cardboard Cup

2020

A good turnout of spectators expecting a few capsizes However this year all boats stayed afloat

Lewis with his boat Ginger Beer

This young competitor preparing to launch (Photo credit Richardsons)

Cardboard Cup entries under starters orders of ldquoCommodorerdquo Keith Goodall

The 2020 regatta saw more creative wonders built of

cardboard and duct tape Sponsored and organized again by the good

crew at Richardsons Real Estate the annual Cardboard Cup was another

watersports classic

11

Opito Sands Subdivision offers 40 prime beachside sections ranging from absolute beach front torear elevated sites and priced to meet most budgets in stunning Opito Bay Coromandel

8 kilometres of a crescent shaped bay renowned for its beauty ndash golden sand sheltered and safe coastalenvironment snorkelling photography exploring and many other coastal living activitiesThe calm clear waters are also perfect for diving or fishing

The importance of preserving the natural environment has been the goal in the development of this subdivisionThis includes sanctuaries for native bird life conversion of farmland to native planting and protection ofsand dunes with natural dune vegetation including boardwalks for access to the beach

The development of the subdivision at 68 Skippers Road is now complete with titles due February 2020

Half the sections are already sold secure your slice of paradise nowContact Ross Christensen on 0204 051 0527 for an exclusive viewing

Open ChristmasndashNew Year holidayssee opitosandsconz for dates

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Light Through The Trees

Micheal D Smither CNZM19th December 2019 ndash 1st Feb 2020

Meet the Artist - Thursdays throughout January 2pm to 230

13

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TUESDAY 7 JANUARY - WEDNESDAY 15 JANUARY 2020

Meet the Artist - Saturday 11th January 12nn-2pm

(AKA NEW BLOOD POP)

14

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Ph 07-866 5701 Ph 07-868 9600

Astronomy Tours

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THE CALL CAME AND THE PEOPLE ANSWEREDContinued from front pageScientists from Massey University arrived down from Auckland to take samples and measurements to assist them in future whale stranding research Local iwi and DOC coordinated the burial of the four whales which did not survive the beaching ordealAlso in 2020 the cultural side of dealing with the tikanga of deceased whales is more prominent than in those days Ngati Huarere played an important cultural role during the stranding There was mihi and karakia to give thanks for the lives of the whales who were deceased and for the safe return of the living to the sealdquoIt was an emotional experience for all concerned Being involved with the spiritual aspect of the day and the respect shown to our taonga of the sea by all who attended was amazing and appreciatedrdquo said Ngati Huarere spokesperson Wanda Brljevich

ldquoMaramataka have been used for centuries for recording and informing environmental conditions and activities Whales play a significant role in Maori history and tikanga and are considered a symbol of abundance richness and strength Ngati Huarere give thanks to everyone who was involved at all levels for the part they played in the rescue and safe release of the whales and also the tautoko of Ngati Hei and Ngati WhanaungardquoDeputy Fire Chief Bob Segetin says one of the many touching things that has happened since the stranding is the thanks that the community have given those who went down and helped The Matarangi Rural Fire Force had sixteen members directly involved and he is amazed by the number of people dropping into the station to give his team thanks for what they did on the dayldquoOne special thank you that stands out was when two small girls who were down here on holiday painted shells

and raised $1730 Instead of going and buying sweets as most 7 or 8 year olds would do they came down to the station with their grandmother and donated their money to the fire station as a thank you for the work our team did on the day We were very touched by thatrdquoIt was a special and unforgettable experience for all those involved Matarangi home owner Anni Docking summed the day up perfectly ldquoI had the privilege of helping to re-float seven pilot whales stranded on the Matarangi Spit Sadly we lost four whales including a baby But what a fantastic response from the community Even young children with their small sandcastle buckets helped willingly alongside the bigger people with their paint buckets gardening cans containers of all colours amp shapes as we set up human chains to ferry buckets keeping each of the whales wet and comfortable while we waited for high tide Once in the water the whales still needed support to stop rolling before they recovered sufficiently so those with wetsuits jumped in to help We finally managed to send them offshore herding them up the estuary and away over the bar All the teams did an awesome job DOC Matarangi Rural Fire Force Project Jonah and every single volunteer who answered the call pitching in without hesitationrdquo said AnniThe successful recovery of some of the pilot whales has led to more people seeking to get involved in volunteering for future whale stranding recovery events Project Jonah are running on March 15 a one day marine mammal medic course It costs $120 ($85 for students with valid ID) and once trained youll be added to the Project Jonah national callout list That means that when a stranding occurs your lifesaving skills can be called uponIf people see any stranded whales please contact DOCs 24-hour number 0800 DOC HOT (0800 362 468)Featured A crowd of well over a thousand people came down to the spit to assist in the recovery or to watch

Human chains were formed to pass buckets of water to keep the whales alive whilst stranded

Locals and holidaymakers plus the crew from Project Jonah local FENZ personnel and DOC rangers worked tirelessly throughout the day trying to keep the whales

alive (Photo Credit Ian Patrick)

A huge thanks to all those who worked for hours to get the stranded whales back into the harbor and

safely out to sea (Photo Credit Ian Patrick)

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WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THE MBPOur local Fire Chief Stu Arnold is on holiday in Canada at present and sent through this picture that his son Scott took of Nerrisa Stu and MaryAnn at the beautiful alpine

resort of Banff

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On the afternoon of Sunday January 5th this photo of the winners of the Beach Tennis event showed how amazing the sky was due to the smoke from

the Australian bush fires (Credit Nic Burnie)

The wharf was packed with young anglers for the Kids Fishing Contest sponsored by The JetSki

Fishing Show

Pete Murphy and Phil Morton last week testing their new prototype Matarangi Rescue boat

Fishing club weigh master Harry Karl hard at work during the 2nd January Fishing Contest

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The Matarangi Mile organised by the Matarangi Beach Paper was held on Sunday January 5th in quite windy and unforgiving conditions Like the inaugural event last year the course was a measured mile from the Village Green to the Ocean Close entrance of the beach and return

The Ladies Open was so close Ruby Farquhar and Zara Pomfret both recorded 636 but Ruby was just in front Hayley Dawbin came third in a time 651

In the Menrsquos Open Harry Ewing smashed the field with a time 519 2nd was Chad Gordon in 544 and 3rd was Thomas Duffy in 554 Harryrsquos time is the new course record Last year Max Brady won in 548 Also to win prizes were Finn Molloy and Liv Gordon as the youngest boy and girl The Golden Oldie prize went to Tim Kershaw

Prizes were generously donated by the Eden Clinic Whitianga Stirling Sports Whitianga Pip Perry from Ray White and the Matarangi Beach Paper Thanks to Harry and Sue Karl for timekeeping and recording John Skelton for course marshalling and Pip Perry for looking after the event tent The MBP would also like to thank to all of the participants and supporters who turned up for the event

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Top The first three men went under 6 minutesBottom The ladiesrsquo open saw a sprint finish to the line

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THE FISHING REPORTThere have been some reasonable snapper around the 3 kilo mark being caught in the puddle at around 30 metres over the last few weeks Orcarsquos have been seen in the area also a school of small dolphins are frequenting the puddle indicating there is fish aroundThe Whangapoua bar doesnrsquot have a major channel at the moment Also be aware that the sand has drifted well into the harbour Updated photos of the bar courtesy of Mark and Shirvani at MATARANGI REALTY can be viewed at Matarangi Realty Matarangi 4 Square the Fire Station and at the boat ramp notice board If anyone requires information regarding how to read the bar evaluating the break and how to cross the bar safely please contact the Boat and Fishing Club on 0212690058 and they will endeavour to

take you out and explain any queriesThe Kids fishing competition was held recently at the Matarangi wharf on the 30th December This competition was open to all children up to the ages of 12 years and they did well in the windy conditions This popular event is sponsored by Kurt Davis and his The Jet Ski Fishing Show and the prizes on offer were once again amazing The girls caught more fish than the boysThe Annual Matarangi January 2nd fishing competition was held again and though the windy weather kept numbers down it was still a great event Thanks to the generosity of the following sponsors Matarangi Beach Realty Matarangi Four Square Puku and Kerrersquos Liquor Store The Moss Family Ray White Realty Blue Lewis Wayne Vegar and Hurdleyrsquos Office Furniture

THE RESULTS WERE Heaviest John Dorie Mark Smallwood 1920 kg2nd heaviest John Dorie Kirk Davis 1512 kgHeaviest Kahawai Callum Bradley 2822 kg2nd heaviest Kahawai Steve Clay 2662 kg3rd heaviest Kahawai Steve Clay 2400 kgMystery weight Snapper Andrew Buss 1470 kgHeaviest Kingfish Kirk Davis 7025 kgHeaviest Snapper Mark Fisken 5994 kg2nd heaviest Snapper Callum Bradley 4746 kg3rd heaviest Snapper Gavin Alden 2430 kgWith the increased number of dwellings in Matarangi the boat ramp will be put under pressure this summer There are 3 ramps and with a little patience the system works When you arrive at the ramp please have your boat ready to be launched with the bung in and all gear aboard There is nothing more frustrating to the people waiting to launch than the ramp being blocked by someone not fully prepared Courtesy is contagious

Top left Callum Bradley with Pete MurphyTop right Kirk Davis from the Jetski TV Fishing Show hosted a fun event for the childrenBottom right Gavin Alden with Steve Moss and wee baby Billy

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lsquoDan the Manrsquo was back in town with his wines from Mills Reef for the Wine Clubrsquos Christmas celebration About 60 folk attended the fun filled evening of delicious food and nice wine As Dan said this was not just a celebration of wine but a celebration of communityMills Reef is a winery near Tauranga and is one of the vineyards chosen for the A Taste of Matarangi Festival The evening was largely about show casing their Elspeth range of wines but we did start off the evening with a celebratory Non Vintage Bubbles (A Methode Traditionale) and we did try their Reserve Rose and Reserve Pinot Noir during the evening tooThe Mills Reef Elspeth represents their top tier of wines produced from their own vineyards in the Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay The range is limited to Chardonnay Syrah and Bordeaux style reds The Elspeth tier is named in honour and memory of the winemakerrsquos Grandmother Elspeth PrestonFor the evening Sharon and Darren from Four Square Matarangi provided some delicious platters and Bob Segetin provided some lovely smoked fish Xmas Ham and Buns were also on offer beautifully cooked by our master chef Rosie A choice of glazed ham was given Cointreau and Orange or Brandy and Mustard Both were sublime This was expertly carved once again by our master carver SteveThese wines are all available at Puku and KerrersquosFeatured Master Chef Rosie Jakicevich and Master Carver Steve Threadgold at the Xmas Wine Club

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RINGS BEACH TO MATARANGI SWIMA record 69 swimmers completed the 15th running of the Rings Beach to Matarangi ocean swim on January 3rd

Though there were slightly choppy conditions the lack of a swell made the time fast with Christiaan Maarhuis coming home in just 1430 just metres ahead of Jamie Robins and Tom Moulder

The first woman home was junior category competitor Danielle Curtlett in 1626 with Beth Harford and Sarah Brooks following behind her in another close race

Top Some entered the water in wetsuits while some other brave souls swam in just shorts and bikinis Thankfully no budgie smugglers

Bottom Steve Threadgold greeted at the finish line by his granddaughter following his ldquofirst competitive swim in decadesrdquo

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STARGAZERS SIGHTSwith Alastair Brickell of Stargazers Tours amp BnB

Venus continues to be unmistakable in the western twilight sky as the ldquoevening starrdquo and appears higher and higher after sunset this month as it moves further away from the Sun from our point of view It will be furthest away and thus highest at the end of March In June it will be on the other side of the Sun and will then be our ldquomorning starrdquo Jupiter is very low in the eastern pre-dawn sky as is Mars and also Saturn which is too close to the Sun to be easily visible We will be able to see Jupiter being briefly covered up by the Moon on the 23rd

Orion with ldquothe Potrdquo is unmistakable in the eastern evening sky along with Sirius and Canopus the two brightest stars Alpha Centauri the third brightest is low on the southern horizon in the evening Of these three only Sirius the brightest is visible to observers in the Northern Hemisphere so we are very lucky here We also get a great view of the Pleiades the Seven Sisters or Matariki in our summer nights towards the northeast This very distinctive young star cluster is known as Subaru to the Japanese and can be seen on the logo of their car of the same name This Milky Way is visible late in the evening but is quite faint as we are now only seeing its outside edge

January 17 ndash The pre-dawn eastern sky will have bright Jupiter on the horizon with Mars and the red giant star Antares just above it Antares means ldquorival of Marsrdquo and it will be interesting to compare their colours and brightness When Mars is close to us it can be almost as bright as Antares and thus its rival

January 21 ndash The crescent Moon now joins the morning show and almost forms a line with Mars and Antares above it and to the right

January 22 ndash The early morning Moon is now about half way between Mars and Jupiter which is low on the horizon Tomorrow it will move across Jupiter

January 23 ndash Observers with powerful binoculars or a telescope will be able to see an unusual sight during the daytime with the Moon covering or ldquooccultingrdquo Jupiter The biggest planet will disappear behind the Moon at 430pm and reappear on the other side at 531pm Great care must be taken to never look at the Sun which will be quite near the Moon today with either binoculars or a telescope as instant blindness can result

January 26 ndash The western twilight sky will show a very thin crescent Moon with faint Mercury just below it to the left

January 27 ndash The thin crescent Moon now lies about half way between faint Mercury and brilliant Venus in the evening twilight

January 28 ndash The crescent Moon now sits right next to brilliant Venus

January 29 ndash The Moon has now moved above Venus on its 28 day trek around the Earth

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The Big Yellow Duck made another appearance on Whangapoua Harbour this Christmas courtesy of the

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Also on Whangapoua Harbour this festive season was Santarsquos water sleigh which was built by Howard Smith

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puzzle corner ------

Our Monthly Puzzle created by David Key

with Sharon ClayHere we are in 2020 so Happy New Year to you all and wishing you all a bug free 2020

As I write a few have reared their heads again especially with the heat ndash ants of course bed bugs (as people come back from their overseas travels) but this time wersquore talking about fleas

Several species are found on a range of warm-blooded hosts including humans (eg the cat flea the dog flea the bird flea and the northern rat flea) Adult fleas are found on the hosts themselves whereas the larvae and pupae live in places like the burrows or nests of hosts When fleas have not fed for some time they are likely to change their choice of host and this may involve having a human blood meal While the human flea is rare in New Zealand cat and bird fleas are very common

There are few things you can do to remove them eg keeping up with animal flea treatment ensure their bedding clean is kept clean at all times vacuum carpets and furnishings especially pets areas regularly but remember to remove the dust bag and clean it before the next use Spraying or bombing the house will help to remove them

Remember fleas can live more than 100 days On average they live two to three months Female fleas cannot lay eggs until after their first blood meal and begin to lay eggs within 36-48 hours after that meal

Trivia 2020 - Adult fleas can jump distances up to 200 times their body length this is the equivalent of an adult human jumping 400 metres

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DECEMBERrsquoS SUDOKU SOLUTIONThe first sale of the day was herbal soap made by a crafter whose name did not begin with a DThis like the wand was not the cheapest item of the first five items sold that dayA laser cut gift was sold for $20 which was not created by one of the girls and was cheaper than Marys itemThe fifth sale of the day was for the amount of $40 it was something the girl that created it was very proud ofDawns product sold 2nd and like Annettes was not one of the two most expensive itemsDerek made elaborate Macrame products but one of these was not one of the first three products sold

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Regular Events

MONDAYSMen on Mats (Pilates for Blokes) 8-9am Ph Christiane 0273122584

Matarangi Ladies Pilates 9-10am Ph Christiane 0273122584

Kuaotunu Craft amp Social Club 1-4pm Ph Lia 866 2054

Kuaotunu Library 1-4pm Ph Maxine 027 293 0369

Mens 9 Hole Golfers tee off 1030am The Dunes

Contract Bridge 7pm St Johnrsquos rooms Tiki Rd Coro Town Info ph Colin 866 5428

Yoga 7am Vinyasa Kuaotunu Hall Ph 021 08 100 125

Ladies ldquoAllsorts Excerciserdquo Class beginning June 10th at the fire station 1015 - till 1115 ( after Ladies Pilates) - duration 1hr Phone Christiane 0273122584

Books and Banter Club First Monday of the month - 7 to 9 pm Bring a book you have enjoyed to share and swap Coffee and tea and BYO wine Phone Cora on 0212226707 if you wish to attend and for venue details Numbers are limited

Kuaotunu Library Open 247 when you become a member Contact Maxine 07 866 4341 or 027 293 0369

TUESDAYSMenrsquos Coffee Morning (1st Tues of every Month ndash 7th March) 10am Pipers Cafeacute

Ladies Golf 9 and 18 golfers Tee off at 10am The Dunes

Matarangi Craft Group 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month 7-9pm Meet at the Matarangi Fire Station Contact Lesley 07 866 0788

KAMAG meeting 530pm every 2nd Tuesday of the month Kuaotunu Hall All welcome

Hatha Yoga 10 - 1130 am

WEDNESDAYSKuaotunu Steiner Play Group 930-1130am Ph Ina 866 2841

Menrsquos Golf Tee off 10am Meet The Dunes just before tee off

Womenrsquos Coffee Morning (1st Wed of every month) 10am Pipers Cafeacute All welcome

YOGA 7am Vinyasa Kuaotunu Hall Ph 021 08 100 125

ICONZ for boys The Adventure begins hereAnchor - Year 1-3 (5-7 year old) Adventure - Year 4-6 (8-10 year old) STARTING TERM 2 Extreme - Year 7-9 (11-13 year old) Held on Wednesday evenings Kuaotunu Hall from 530pm - 7pm Any inquiries please contact Robyn 020 409 39674 or email robynbalfour2hotmailcom

Kuaotunu ICONZ for Girlz Growing Girls for Good Held at the Kuaotunu Hall Wednesdays at 4pm-530pm (during the school term) For Girls aged 8-13 years old For more information please contact Robyn 020 409 39674 or email robynbalfour2hotmailcom

THURSDAYSLadies 18 Hole Golfers tee off 930 am The Dunes

Mens 9 Hole Golfers tee off 1030 am The Dunes

Ladies Golf 9 and 18 golfers Tee off at 10am The Dunes

Ladies Keep Fit 9-10am Matarangi Fire Station All Welcome Phone Barbara 866 2687

Matarangi Craft Group meets every Thursday at 1030am the Matarangi Fire Station Info Linda Segetin at 866 5653

Hatha Yoga 9 - 1030 am

Kuaotunu Steiner Playgroup ndash the contact to Kindergarten 07 8660094 and the time from 9 am to 1130 am

TUES THURS amp SATRings Beach Wetland Volunteer days 830-1230 Ph 866 5338

SATURDAYSHatha Yoga 3rd Age 9-1030am (For over 60 yr olds andor for people with limited mobility)

SUNDAYSMatarangi Markets start Labour Weekend

Upcoming Events

THAMES WINGS AND WHEELSSat 25 Jan 2020 1000amThames Airfield

LEADFOOT FESTIVALSat 08 Feb 2020 - Sun 09 Feb 2020Leadfoot Ranch Hahei

MERCURY BAY ART ESCAPESat 07 Mar 2020 - Sun 08 Mar 2020 Tairua to Kuaotunu

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MAH JONG GROUPAnyone interested in a Mah Jong group in Matarangi please contact Sheila 021 1858567

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126 Kelly Jade AvenueOptions are endless for this 714sqm section surrounded by quality homes You have the ease of the golf course behind you and the reserve in front offering harbour views Call now to secure for summer For Sale $280000 ID 2200597

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3 3 Land Size 551m22+

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THE TEAM Editor Liam Kedzlie Deputy Editors Mary amp Teresa Kedzlie Printer Endeavour Print Designer Shannon Nicolson at Okey Dokey Designs

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The Matarangi Beach Paper thanks the following people for their contributions in this editionhellip

Ian Patrick Sharon Clay Alastair Brickell David Key Pete Murphy Bronwyn Ririnui Hilary Falconer Rhys Mathias Wanda Brljevich Nic Burnie Shirley Muellers Kayla Clark and Bob Segetin

hellipbecause without these contributions and stories your local paper wouldnrsquot be quite the same Thank you

CONTRIBUTORS

CONTACTS amp DEADLINES

5 Santa Parade 10 Artists

6 Sand Castles Bike Decoration

7 Taste of Matarangi The Big Dig

8 Tennis Doubles amp Golf

10 Cardboard Cup

14 Whale Rescue at the Spit

15 Where in the World Out amp About

17 Matarangi Mile

18 Fishing Report

19 Rings Beach Swim Wine Club

20 Stargazers Sights Festive Fun

21 The Puzzle Page Pestie Corner

22 Public Notices amp Tides

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CONTENTS

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THE DEPUTY EDITORrsquoS DESKSave our Chopper

Writing about the Rescue Helicopter and what it means to us in the Christmas Edition of the MBP last month was extremely personal and cathartic Last year the Westpac Helicopter saved my life Like many others I was gutted to hear that the decision to retain the Westpac

Helicopter in Whitianga over the summer months had been reversed

A petition to the New Zealand Government to reinstate this essential service is circulating Please look out for and sign this important petition

and fight to get the rescue helicopter back on the peninsula Without it the lives of people like Howard Andy Beryl Michael and Jeannie

who shared their stories last month will be compromised It is our Coromandel Lifeline

Teresa Kedzlie Deputy Editor MBP

GOOD SORTS OF THE MONTHIn the last edition of the MBPrsquos ldquoGood Sortsrdquo column we rightly

acknowledged the work of all the volunteers who have made the re-opening of the Dunes happen There are far too many of these good

people to single out as individuals however John Anson contacted the MBP and told us of the contribution by Peter Corlett of Timbertown in supplying timber and paint and the hours of work by Peter local builder Garry Perry and their partners Robyn and Pip in the major renovation of the outdoor bowls green It has been quite outstanding and definitely

worthy of a lsquogood sortsrsquo mentionI agree John The bowling green is looking great and it is wonderful

to see people using it again this summer So Peter Corlett Robyn de Leeuw and Garry and Pip Perry are our lsquoGood Sorts of the Monthrsquo

Peter Robyn Garry and Pip the community salutes you

4

Fire BANFire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) has declared a Prohibited Fire Season which means a total re ban in urban and rural areas If you see an out-of-control re phone 111 checkitsalrightnz

OUR COROMANDEL MAGAZINENow available at our service centres district libraries and visitor information centres tcdcgovtnzourcoromandel

Take our communication survey and be in to win a $500 petrol vouchertcdcgovtnzsurvey2019

Happy New Year ndash from TCDCWarm wishes for 2020 from Mayor Sandra Council and the

Mercury Bay Community Board Stay safe and have a great summer

tcdcgovtnzelectedmembers

Tony FoxCouncillor

Mayor Sandra Goudie

Murray McLean

Councillor

Deli Connell

Rekha Giri-Percival

Jeremy Lomas

Bill McLean

TCD

C01

68

wwwcoromandelgovtnzcustomerservicestcdcgovtnz

Private Bag 515 Mackay St ThamesPhone 07 868 0200

wwwfacebookcomThamesCoromandelDistrictCouncil

Get our free eNewsletterswwwtcdcgovtnzsubscribe

Kerbside Summer CollectionMore visitors means more rubbish on the Coromandel and our Council is getting prepared with extra Kerbside collections starting on Boxing Day There are two or three rubbish or recycling collections in most areas of the district every week until 8 February 2020

Go to tcdcgovtnzkerbside for the schedule for your area or check our TCDC Facebook page where wersquoll be posting daily reminders of where collections are taking placeIf your collection gets missed donrsquot worry in most areas therersquoll be another one in a couple of days Please put your items out for the next scheduled collection Due to the high volumes of material to collect our crews probably wonrsquot be able to turn aroundIf you leave town before your Kerbside collection day you can drop o your rubbish in blue pre-paid Council rubbish bags free at your nearest Refuse Transfer Station (RTS)Our seven RTS are now open to their extended summer hours seven days a week including 1030am-530pm on Saturdays and 1030am-630pm on Sundays and public holidays They are only closed on Christmas Day ndash all other public holidays this summer they are open Hours and locations

tcdcgovtnzrtsIf yoursquore visiting one of our RTS sites over this busy time please be patient especially at the Matarangi RTS which will be busy

wwwtcdcgovtnzkerbside

Mercury Bay NorthKuaotunu to Whangapoua

STARTS 27 December 2019ENDS 8 February 2020

Summer Weekly Kerbside Collection

Tuesday

Friday

Please put your Kerbside collections out by 900amThere will be collections as usual on New Yearrsquos Day and the rest of that week

There will be no collections on Christmas Day Auckland Anniversary and Waitangi Day Collections following those public holidays are one day later

JANUARY 2020

ALCOHOL IN PUBLIC PLACESOur town centres have year-round 247 alcohol bans in force and many of our beaches and seaside reserves have bans in place over ChristmasNew Year and holiday long weekends You must not consume or take alcohol into any public place where an alcohol ban is in forcetcdcgovtnzalcoholcontrol

Summer water useAs dry weather combines with high visitor numbers water supplies are put under pressure and restrictions have to be put into place These are shared daily on local radio stations our Councilrsquos Facebook page and the home page of our website Please use water responsibly tcdcgovtnzwater

Dogs Most of our beaches have summer restrictions for dogs which may be

banned completely or only allowed on the beach before 9am and a er 6pm This is not only to keep dogs o beaches when theyrsquore crowded with people but to protect important bird habitats during their summer breeding time tcdcgovtnzdogs

Our Council service centres are closed until 6 January when they resume normal hours For general enquiries over this time email customerservicestcdcgovtnzFor urgent enquiries call our 24-hour service line 07 868 0200 tcdcgovtnzcontact

Our Holiday Hours

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The Matarangi Santa ParadeMagnificent Matarangi turned out in full force for the 2019 Christmas Parade sponsored by Puku and Kerrersquos Liquor Store Best float was awarded to Four

Square Matarangi Prizes also for Christine White for driving Santa and Judy and Ivan Nobilo and grandsons for a great effort Thanks to the Kuaotunu and

Matarangi Fire Brigades who volunteered their time

Top left Four Square Matarangi won best Santa float

Top right Santa was very popular on the day making kids big and small very happy

Bottom right Our littlest Santa Parade float was the cutest float

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10 ARTISTS READY FOR ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND EXHIBITION

Visitors and locals wanting a break from the sun sand and surf should call in to the historic Kuaotunu Hall over Anniversary weekend to view the annual 10 Artists exhibitionA creative collective who live and work in northern Mercury Bay and have been exhibiting in Kuaotunu since 2017 10 Artists work in diverse art mediums such as sculpture painting drawing wood work paper engineering photography harakeke weaving and mixed media

Some members exhibit more widely for example with the Mercury Bay Art Escape and Coromandel Open Studios This year features a new member of the collective and a guest artist from the Bay of PlentyNew member Peter Matai Johnston held his first exhibition as part of NgArti supporting a visiting exhibition of Maori artists in Whitianga in OctoberTitled ldquoSwapped My Land for Blanketsrdquo Peterrsquos work was a contemporary commentary on historical events in Aotearoa For 10 Artists Peter will be exploring an ldquooffhand commentary on influential issuesrdquo again working with a variety of mediums such as textiles photography and screen printing After 10 Artists Peter will be involved with the Mercury Bay Art EscapeGuest artist Estelle Withy has been weaving harakeke for about eight years Growing up in the Eastern Bay of Plenty she was surrounded by

Maori culture and developed a strong connection with raranga (weaving) She has just completed her degree in Maunga Kura Toi at Te Wananga o Aotearoa in RotoruaHer aim is to bring ancient techniques to a wider audience and elevate the understanding of her mahi toi (art works)ldquoFor me raranga has become a way of life itrsquos a meaningful connection with the land of Aotearoa and a journey into understanding traditional Maori arts tikanga and historyrdquoThe 10 Artists opening is on Friday January 24 at 7pm and the exhibition runs from 10am to 8pm on both Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 and from 10am to 2pm on Monday 27 Entry is free and the art works are for sale ndash you are likely to meet a couple of the artists as members of the collective take turns running the exhibitionFeatured Colin Verner of the 10 Artists Collective

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THE GREAT SAND CASTLE CLASSICOrganisers Mark and Shirvani Hall from Beach Realty were a little nervous about the weather conditions for this yearrsquos Sand Castle competition with the bad weather that was heading Matarangi way but it held out enough for the competition to go ahead

The Sandcastle Competition is becoming a Matarangi summer classic and once again drew in a large number of artistic teams and supports on to the beach

The rules are that each of the competitors have only 2 hours to sculpt their sand masterpieces As always the judges found their task very difficult with well over 70 high quality entries but the overall winner was a sculpture called lsquoPukekorsquo by entry 22 The Pukeko Legends lsquoThe Hedgehogsrsquo by entry 35 Team Hollows was in 2nd Place and lsquoGary The Elephantrsquo by entry 7 Team Scourts was 3rd

PIPERS BIKE DECORATING CONTESTEvery year Piperrsquos Cafeacute puts on the Pipers Bike Decorating Contest as an event specially tailored for our youngest holidaymakers at Matarangi

This year the judges picked four winners on the day because they were so creative

Congratulations to Ashley Reed Xavier Norman Harper Sorrenson and Zoe Sorrenson for their beautiful transformations of bikes into moving works of creativity

ldquoAll participants received a prize so all had big smiles on their facesrdquo said organizer Brenda Riggs from Pipers Cafeacute ldquoMany parents thanked us for having such a fun event for the smaller childrenrdquo

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A TASTE OF MATARANGI SPONSORS SUPPORT WELCOMEDThe A Taste of Matarangi Mystery Cook Off is the place to be on 4th April As well as being a whole lot of fun there are prizes to be wonIf you think you can cook then all you need to do is find someone to help you cook up a delicious plate of food from our mystery box No special skills required just a bit of imagination and a taste for food mixed with fun and a desire to cook We supply the food and you cook the winning dishWe are looking for six pairs to enter the Cook Off competition Applications are invited from home cooks with no previous commercial kitchen experience you just need to be 18 years or overApply online at httpsformjotformcoATOM2020atom-cook-off or email Hayley-harrishotmailcomATOM organisers have secured a great line up for the 2020 event If you like a variety of music styles then Coachella will certainly have you off your seats and on the dance floor A trio with a difference they play a wide range of music from modern indiefolk to country classics and pop hits to old-school rock and roll These guys bring an energy and unique style that is sure to create the perfect atmosphere for our event and get everyone up dancingThere will be activities for the whole family not just for

those who look forward to tasting wine sampling delicious food and listening to great music These include the Helicopter Simulator Event Fun bouncy castles and ride on activities colourful clowns face painting airbrush tattoos for the courageous raffles auctions and a charity bucket drop to support Kuaotunu Search and Rescue Coromandel Rescue Helicopter and other charities which we donate to depending on funds availableReminderIf you havenrsquot bought your tickets then be in to lsquoWin Ticketsrsquo Go to our Facebook page in the month of January Like and share our page and tag two people you want to bring The winner will receive the choice of two adult tickets or one family ticket to the festival on 4th April Winners will be notified on 1st FebruaryNeed to know more information on the festival Check the terms and conditions page on the website or pick up a copy from Richardsons in MatarangiBuy your tickets now at wwwatasteofmatarangiconz or at Richardsons Real Estate in Matarangi $20 adult $40 family $5 child and under 5yrs freeThanks to our Gold Sponsors - All About Whitianga Creative Fuel Web design and Coromandel More FM

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THE BIG DIGAnother crowd favourite during the Matarangi Summer

Festival is the Big Dig arranged and sponsored by Richardsons Real Estate of Matarangi Held on December 28th hundreds of children from the tiniest of tots through to the tallest of tweens showed up and began excavating

furiously in the sand using just their hands to find ice block sticks which they could trade in for a prize Such was the

frenetic pace of busy kids on a giant beach treasure hunt you could get tired just watching them

Top The calm before the storm Keith from Richardsons explaining the rules of the Big Dig

Bottom The fast and the furious were flaying the sand around with great gusto

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A windy Saturday may have kept playing numbers lower than 2019 but this yearrsquos Matarangi Summer Tennis Doubles Tournament made up for it with high quality tennis that was appreciated by those spectators who came down to the Sands Crescent Courts

The winner of the Men Doubles were father and son team from Tauranga Tim and Aiden Dunn who beat last yearrsquos runners up brothers Tim and Nick Burnie In the mixed doubles event Gavin Donald and Kelly Drew defeated Warkworth couple Robert Blair and partner Annette

ldquoAlong with Monet Johnson of You Travel Whitianga who was the main sponsor Irsquod also like to

thank Pip Perry from Ray White for the spot prizes and Matarangi 4 Square for the sausage sizzlerdquo said event organizer Chris lsquoCJrsquo Palmer ldquoWhat was great about this year was that all players came away with a prizerdquo

Chris said the tournament is evolving and would look to tweak the playing programme a little further for 2021 He looks forward to it getting better every year

Top Tim and Aiden Dunn with Pip Perry (L) and CJ Palmer (R)

Bottom Mixed Doubles Champs Gavin Donald and Kelly Drew with Pip and CJ

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HAVE A GO GOLF DAYEver thought it would be great to play golf but not

sure how to go about the basics

Now is your chance as The Dunes welcomes every non golfer in the area to join some of their senior

members for a Have A Go Day

On Sunday February 9 from 930am to 1130am new golfers can learn the basics of golf - how to

stand swing and hit that little white pill

And its free Clubs balls and tees - along with some instruction - are all free

All you have to do is check in at the clubhouse at 915am with a sunhat sunscreen trainers and a

happy disposition We will do the rest

For more information phone Simon at The Dunes 8665394 If you are keen on playing please phone

Simon so as he can have an idea on playing numbers on the day

TWILIGHT GOLFTwilight golf starts again at The Dunes on February

2

Anyone with a handicap can play with tee off between 3pm and 330pm The cost is $5 for the

haggle

Just turn up at the clubhouse and make up a four or we will connect you with other players for a fun

afternoon of nine hole golf

And after golf the bar will be open and Epica pizza oven will be fired up and cooking your dinner

You donrsquot even have to be a member of The Dunes (but you do need a handicap)

Twilight golf will run until the end of Daylight Saving April 5

Matarangi Tennis Doubles Tournament

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A FABULOUS DAY OF FOOD WINE amp MUSIC BY THE BEACH

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A funeral is a special day Itrsquos a chance to celebrate the importance of a life

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Cardboard Cup

2020

A good turnout of spectators expecting a few capsizes However this year all boats stayed afloat

Lewis with his boat Ginger Beer

This young competitor preparing to launch (Photo credit Richardsons)

Cardboard Cup entries under starters orders of ldquoCommodorerdquo Keith Goodall

The 2020 regatta saw more creative wonders built of

cardboard and duct tape Sponsored and organized again by the good

crew at Richardsons Real Estate the annual Cardboard Cup was another

watersports classic

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THE CALL CAME AND THE PEOPLE ANSWEREDContinued from front pageScientists from Massey University arrived down from Auckland to take samples and measurements to assist them in future whale stranding research Local iwi and DOC coordinated the burial of the four whales which did not survive the beaching ordealAlso in 2020 the cultural side of dealing with the tikanga of deceased whales is more prominent than in those days Ngati Huarere played an important cultural role during the stranding There was mihi and karakia to give thanks for the lives of the whales who were deceased and for the safe return of the living to the sealdquoIt was an emotional experience for all concerned Being involved with the spiritual aspect of the day and the respect shown to our taonga of the sea by all who attended was amazing and appreciatedrdquo said Ngati Huarere spokesperson Wanda Brljevich

ldquoMaramataka have been used for centuries for recording and informing environmental conditions and activities Whales play a significant role in Maori history and tikanga and are considered a symbol of abundance richness and strength Ngati Huarere give thanks to everyone who was involved at all levels for the part they played in the rescue and safe release of the whales and also the tautoko of Ngati Hei and Ngati WhanaungardquoDeputy Fire Chief Bob Segetin says one of the many touching things that has happened since the stranding is the thanks that the community have given those who went down and helped The Matarangi Rural Fire Force had sixteen members directly involved and he is amazed by the number of people dropping into the station to give his team thanks for what they did on the dayldquoOne special thank you that stands out was when two small girls who were down here on holiday painted shells

and raised $1730 Instead of going and buying sweets as most 7 or 8 year olds would do they came down to the station with their grandmother and donated their money to the fire station as a thank you for the work our team did on the day We were very touched by thatrdquoIt was a special and unforgettable experience for all those involved Matarangi home owner Anni Docking summed the day up perfectly ldquoI had the privilege of helping to re-float seven pilot whales stranded on the Matarangi Spit Sadly we lost four whales including a baby But what a fantastic response from the community Even young children with their small sandcastle buckets helped willingly alongside the bigger people with their paint buckets gardening cans containers of all colours amp shapes as we set up human chains to ferry buckets keeping each of the whales wet and comfortable while we waited for high tide Once in the water the whales still needed support to stop rolling before they recovered sufficiently so those with wetsuits jumped in to help We finally managed to send them offshore herding them up the estuary and away over the bar All the teams did an awesome job DOC Matarangi Rural Fire Force Project Jonah and every single volunteer who answered the call pitching in without hesitationrdquo said AnniThe successful recovery of some of the pilot whales has led to more people seeking to get involved in volunteering for future whale stranding recovery events Project Jonah are running on March 15 a one day marine mammal medic course It costs $120 ($85 for students with valid ID) and once trained youll be added to the Project Jonah national callout list That means that when a stranding occurs your lifesaving skills can be called uponIf people see any stranded whales please contact DOCs 24-hour number 0800 DOC HOT (0800 362 468)Featured A crowd of well over a thousand people came down to the spit to assist in the recovery or to watch

Human chains were formed to pass buckets of water to keep the whales alive whilst stranded

Locals and holidaymakers plus the crew from Project Jonah local FENZ personnel and DOC rangers worked tirelessly throughout the day trying to keep the whales

alive (Photo Credit Ian Patrick)

A huge thanks to all those who worked for hours to get the stranded whales back into the harbor and

safely out to sea (Photo Credit Ian Patrick)

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WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THE MBPOur local Fire Chief Stu Arnold is on holiday in Canada at present and sent through this picture that his son Scott took of Nerrisa Stu and MaryAnn at the beautiful alpine

resort of Banff

We love receiving your lsquoWhere in the World is the Matarangi Beach Paperrsquo photos

Please email your photos with a caption to the editor contactmatarangibeachpaper

com

On the afternoon of Sunday January 5th this photo of the winners of the Beach Tennis event showed how amazing the sky was due to the smoke from

the Australian bush fires (Credit Nic Burnie)

The wharf was packed with young anglers for the Kids Fishing Contest sponsored by The JetSki

Fishing Show

Pete Murphy and Phil Morton last week testing their new prototype Matarangi Rescue boat

Fishing club weigh master Harry Karl hard at work during the 2nd January Fishing Contest

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The Matarangi Mile organised by the Matarangi Beach Paper was held on Sunday January 5th in quite windy and unforgiving conditions Like the inaugural event last year the course was a measured mile from the Village Green to the Ocean Close entrance of the beach and return

The Ladies Open was so close Ruby Farquhar and Zara Pomfret both recorded 636 but Ruby was just in front Hayley Dawbin came third in a time 651

In the Menrsquos Open Harry Ewing smashed the field with a time 519 2nd was Chad Gordon in 544 and 3rd was Thomas Duffy in 554 Harryrsquos time is the new course record Last year Max Brady won in 548 Also to win prizes were Finn Molloy and Liv Gordon as the youngest boy and girl The Golden Oldie prize went to Tim Kershaw

Prizes were generously donated by the Eden Clinic Whitianga Stirling Sports Whitianga Pip Perry from Ray White and the Matarangi Beach Paper Thanks to Harry and Sue Karl for timekeeping and recording John Skelton for course marshalling and Pip Perry for looking after the event tent The MBP would also like to thank to all of the participants and supporters who turned up for the event

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Working hard on your behalf to protect and preserve community values and amenities

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For an Enrolment form contact the treasurer David Macdonald at 131 Sands Crescent Matarangi or 07 866 0968

The Matarangi Mile

Top The first three men went under 6 minutesBottom The ladiesrsquo open saw a sprint finish to the line

18

THE FISHING REPORTThere have been some reasonable snapper around the 3 kilo mark being caught in the puddle at around 30 metres over the last few weeks Orcarsquos have been seen in the area also a school of small dolphins are frequenting the puddle indicating there is fish aroundThe Whangapoua bar doesnrsquot have a major channel at the moment Also be aware that the sand has drifted well into the harbour Updated photos of the bar courtesy of Mark and Shirvani at MATARANGI REALTY can be viewed at Matarangi Realty Matarangi 4 Square the Fire Station and at the boat ramp notice board If anyone requires information regarding how to read the bar evaluating the break and how to cross the bar safely please contact the Boat and Fishing Club on 0212690058 and they will endeavour to

take you out and explain any queriesThe Kids fishing competition was held recently at the Matarangi wharf on the 30th December This competition was open to all children up to the ages of 12 years and they did well in the windy conditions This popular event is sponsored by Kurt Davis and his The Jet Ski Fishing Show and the prizes on offer were once again amazing The girls caught more fish than the boysThe Annual Matarangi January 2nd fishing competition was held again and though the windy weather kept numbers down it was still a great event Thanks to the generosity of the following sponsors Matarangi Beach Realty Matarangi Four Square Puku and Kerrersquos Liquor Store The Moss Family Ray White Realty Blue Lewis Wayne Vegar and Hurdleyrsquos Office Furniture

THE RESULTS WERE Heaviest John Dorie Mark Smallwood 1920 kg2nd heaviest John Dorie Kirk Davis 1512 kgHeaviest Kahawai Callum Bradley 2822 kg2nd heaviest Kahawai Steve Clay 2662 kg3rd heaviest Kahawai Steve Clay 2400 kgMystery weight Snapper Andrew Buss 1470 kgHeaviest Kingfish Kirk Davis 7025 kgHeaviest Snapper Mark Fisken 5994 kg2nd heaviest Snapper Callum Bradley 4746 kg3rd heaviest Snapper Gavin Alden 2430 kgWith the increased number of dwellings in Matarangi the boat ramp will be put under pressure this summer There are 3 ramps and with a little patience the system works When you arrive at the ramp please have your boat ready to be launched with the bung in and all gear aboard There is nothing more frustrating to the people waiting to launch than the ramp being blocked by someone not fully prepared Courtesy is contagious

Top left Callum Bradley with Pete MurphyTop right Kirk Davis from the Jetski TV Fishing Show hosted a fun event for the childrenBottom right Gavin Alden with Steve Moss and wee baby Billy

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lsquoDan the Manrsquo was back in town with his wines from Mills Reef for the Wine Clubrsquos Christmas celebration About 60 folk attended the fun filled evening of delicious food and nice wine As Dan said this was not just a celebration of wine but a celebration of communityMills Reef is a winery near Tauranga and is one of the vineyards chosen for the A Taste of Matarangi Festival The evening was largely about show casing their Elspeth range of wines but we did start off the evening with a celebratory Non Vintage Bubbles (A Methode Traditionale) and we did try their Reserve Rose and Reserve Pinot Noir during the evening tooThe Mills Reef Elspeth represents their top tier of wines produced from their own vineyards in the Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay The range is limited to Chardonnay Syrah and Bordeaux style reds The Elspeth tier is named in honour and memory of the winemakerrsquos Grandmother Elspeth PrestonFor the evening Sharon and Darren from Four Square Matarangi provided some delicious platters and Bob Segetin provided some lovely smoked fish Xmas Ham and Buns were also on offer beautifully cooked by our master chef Rosie A choice of glazed ham was given Cointreau and Orange or Brandy and Mustard Both were sublime This was expertly carved once again by our master carver SteveThese wines are all available at Puku and KerrersquosFeatured Master Chef Rosie Jakicevich and Master Carver Steve Threadgold at the Xmas Wine Club

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RINGS BEACH TO MATARANGI SWIMA record 69 swimmers completed the 15th running of the Rings Beach to Matarangi ocean swim on January 3rd

Though there were slightly choppy conditions the lack of a swell made the time fast with Christiaan Maarhuis coming home in just 1430 just metres ahead of Jamie Robins and Tom Moulder

The first woman home was junior category competitor Danielle Curtlett in 1626 with Beth Harford and Sarah Brooks following behind her in another close race

Top Some entered the water in wetsuits while some other brave souls swam in just shorts and bikinis Thankfully no budgie smugglers

Bottom Steve Threadgold greeted at the finish line by his granddaughter following his ldquofirst competitive swim in decadesrdquo

Puku amp KerresWine Club

20

STARGAZERS SIGHTSwith Alastair Brickell of Stargazers Tours amp BnB

Venus continues to be unmistakable in the western twilight sky as the ldquoevening starrdquo and appears higher and higher after sunset this month as it moves further away from the Sun from our point of view It will be furthest away and thus highest at the end of March In June it will be on the other side of the Sun and will then be our ldquomorning starrdquo Jupiter is very low in the eastern pre-dawn sky as is Mars and also Saturn which is too close to the Sun to be easily visible We will be able to see Jupiter being briefly covered up by the Moon on the 23rd

Orion with ldquothe Potrdquo is unmistakable in the eastern evening sky along with Sirius and Canopus the two brightest stars Alpha Centauri the third brightest is low on the southern horizon in the evening Of these three only Sirius the brightest is visible to observers in the Northern Hemisphere so we are very lucky here We also get a great view of the Pleiades the Seven Sisters or Matariki in our summer nights towards the northeast This very distinctive young star cluster is known as Subaru to the Japanese and can be seen on the logo of their car of the same name This Milky Way is visible late in the evening but is quite faint as we are now only seeing its outside edge

January 17 ndash The pre-dawn eastern sky will have bright Jupiter on the horizon with Mars and the red giant star Antares just above it Antares means ldquorival of Marsrdquo and it will be interesting to compare their colours and brightness When Mars is close to us it can be almost as bright as Antares and thus its rival

January 21 ndash The crescent Moon now joins the morning show and almost forms a line with Mars and Antares above it and to the right

January 22 ndash The early morning Moon is now about half way between Mars and Jupiter which is low on the horizon Tomorrow it will move across Jupiter

January 23 ndash Observers with powerful binoculars or a telescope will be able to see an unusual sight during the daytime with the Moon covering or ldquooccultingrdquo Jupiter The biggest planet will disappear behind the Moon at 430pm and reappear on the other side at 531pm Great care must be taken to never look at the Sun which will be quite near the Moon today with either binoculars or a telescope as instant blindness can result

January 26 ndash The western twilight sky will show a very thin crescent Moon with faint Mercury just below it to the left

January 27 ndash The thin crescent Moon now lies about half way between faint Mercury and brilliant Venus in the evening twilight

January 28 ndash The crescent Moon now sits right next to brilliant Venus

January 29 ndash The Moon has now moved above Venus on its 28 day trek around the Earth

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Festive Fun on the Harbour

The Big Yellow Duck made another appearance on Whangapoua Harbour this Christmas courtesy of the

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Also on Whangapoua Harbour this festive season was Santarsquos water sleigh which was built by Howard Smith

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21

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puzzle corner ------

Our Monthly Puzzle created by David Key

with Sharon ClayHere we are in 2020 so Happy New Year to you all and wishing you all a bug free 2020

As I write a few have reared their heads again especially with the heat ndash ants of course bed bugs (as people come back from their overseas travels) but this time wersquore talking about fleas

Several species are found on a range of warm-blooded hosts including humans (eg the cat flea the dog flea the bird flea and the northern rat flea) Adult fleas are found on the hosts themselves whereas the larvae and pupae live in places like the burrows or nests of hosts When fleas have not fed for some time they are likely to change their choice of host and this may involve having a human blood meal While the human flea is rare in New Zealand cat and bird fleas are very common

There are few things you can do to remove them eg keeping up with animal flea treatment ensure their bedding clean is kept clean at all times vacuum carpets and furnishings especially pets areas regularly but remember to remove the dust bag and clean it before the next use Spraying or bombing the house will help to remove them

Remember fleas can live more than 100 days On average they live two to three months Female fleas cannot lay eggs until after their first blood meal and begin to lay eggs within 36-48 hours after that meal

Trivia 2020 - Adult fleas can jump distances up to 200 times their body length this is the equivalent of an adult human jumping 400 metres

Stephen amp Sharon Clay Peninsula Pest Services Ltd

R N D E L A O M C

C O M R D N A E L

L E A M C O R D N

D A C L M R E N O

O L R N A E M C D

E M N C O D L A R

A R E D N L C O M

M D L O E C N R A

N C O A R M D L E

DECEMBERrsquoS SUDOKU SOLUTIONThe first sale of the day was herbal soap made by a crafter whose name did not begin with a DThis like the wand was not the cheapest item of the first five items sold that dayA laser cut gift was sold for $20 which was not created by one of the girls and was cheaper than Marys itemThe fifth sale of the day was for the amount of $40 it was something the girl that created it was very proud ofDawns product sold 2nd and like Annettes was not one of the two most expensive itemsDerek made elaborate Macrame products but one of these was not one of the first three products sold

22

Regular Events

MONDAYSMen on Mats (Pilates for Blokes) 8-9am Ph Christiane 0273122584

Matarangi Ladies Pilates 9-10am Ph Christiane 0273122584

Kuaotunu Craft amp Social Club 1-4pm Ph Lia 866 2054

Kuaotunu Library 1-4pm Ph Maxine 027 293 0369

Mens 9 Hole Golfers tee off 1030am The Dunes

Contract Bridge 7pm St Johnrsquos rooms Tiki Rd Coro Town Info ph Colin 866 5428

Yoga 7am Vinyasa Kuaotunu Hall Ph 021 08 100 125

Ladies ldquoAllsorts Excerciserdquo Class beginning June 10th at the fire station 1015 - till 1115 ( after Ladies Pilates) - duration 1hr Phone Christiane 0273122584

Books and Banter Club First Monday of the month - 7 to 9 pm Bring a book you have enjoyed to share and swap Coffee and tea and BYO wine Phone Cora on 0212226707 if you wish to attend and for venue details Numbers are limited

Kuaotunu Library Open 247 when you become a member Contact Maxine 07 866 4341 or 027 293 0369

TUESDAYSMenrsquos Coffee Morning (1st Tues of every Month ndash 7th March) 10am Pipers Cafeacute

Ladies Golf 9 and 18 golfers Tee off at 10am The Dunes

Matarangi Craft Group 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month 7-9pm Meet at the Matarangi Fire Station Contact Lesley 07 866 0788

KAMAG meeting 530pm every 2nd Tuesday of the month Kuaotunu Hall All welcome

Hatha Yoga 10 - 1130 am

WEDNESDAYSKuaotunu Steiner Play Group 930-1130am Ph Ina 866 2841

Menrsquos Golf Tee off 10am Meet The Dunes just before tee off

Womenrsquos Coffee Morning (1st Wed of every month) 10am Pipers Cafeacute All welcome

YOGA 7am Vinyasa Kuaotunu Hall Ph 021 08 100 125

ICONZ for boys The Adventure begins hereAnchor - Year 1-3 (5-7 year old) Adventure - Year 4-6 (8-10 year old) STARTING TERM 2 Extreme - Year 7-9 (11-13 year old) Held on Wednesday evenings Kuaotunu Hall from 530pm - 7pm Any inquiries please contact Robyn 020 409 39674 or email robynbalfour2hotmailcom

Kuaotunu ICONZ for Girlz Growing Girls for Good Held at the Kuaotunu Hall Wednesdays at 4pm-530pm (during the school term) For Girls aged 8-13 years old For more information please contact Robyn 020 409 39674 or email robynbalfour2hotmailcom

THURSDAYSLadies 18 Hole Golfers tee off 930 am The Dunes

Mens 9 Hole Golfers tee off 1030 am The Dunes

Ladies Golf 9 and 18 golfers Tee off at 10am The Dunes

Ladies Keep Fit 9-10am Matarangi Fire Station All Welcome Phone Barbara 866 2687

Matarangi Craft Group meets every Thursday at 1030am the Matarangi Fire Station Info Linda Segetin at 866 5653

Hatha Yoga 9 - 1030 am

Kuaotunu Steiner Playgroup ndash the contact to Kindergarten 07 8660094 and the time from 9 am to 1130 am

TUES THURS amp SATRings Beach Wetland Volunteer days 830-1230 Ph 866 5338

SATURDAYSHatha Yoga 3rd Age 9-1030am (For over 60 yr olds andor for people with limited mobility)

SUNDAYSMatarangi Markets start Labour Weekend

Upcoming Events

THAMES WINGS AND WHEELSSat 25 Jan 2020 1000amThames Airfield

LEADFOOT FESTIVALSat 08 Feb 2020 - Sun 09 Feb 2020Leadfoot Ranch Hahei

MERCURY BAY ART ESCAPESat 07 Mar 2020 - Sun 08 Mar 2020 Tairua to Kuaotunu

A TASTE OF MATARANGISat 04 Apr 2020

Village Green Matarangi

Classifieds Notices

EXCEPTIONAL SECTION 4 SALEWhangapoua Beach Coromandel Elevated + All Day Sun + Sea Views + Private Access +

Concrete Driveway + 46 acres + Native Bush + Three Building Platforms for a dwelling boat shed or heli pad + 5 mins to Boat Ramp + Spray Free + Beehives + Walking Distance to Beach Viewings recommended $1200000 Further info inspection and market analysis contact Lance Adams +64 27 2566 229

Lvadams39gmailcom

MAH JONG GROUPAnyone interested in a Mah Jong group in Matarangi please contact Sheila 021 1858567

FREEhellip Classified adverts are FREE for the publicEmail details to contactmatarangibeachpapercom | Deadline is the last Friday of the month

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JANUARY 2020 TIDES WHITIANGA

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126 Kelly Jade AvenueOptions are endless for this 714sqm section surrounded by quality homes You have the ease of the golf course behind you and the reserve in front offering harbour views Call now to secure for summer For Sale $280000 ID 2200597

Section in Kelly Jade

MH REALTY LTD BAYLEYS LICENSED UNDER THE REAA 2008

Kylie PullenM 021 163 6514B 07 866 0098

kyliepullenbayleysconz

Belinda SammonsM 027 272 7728B 07 866 0098

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bull Elegant home with double garage set along Matarangis Harbour Front bull Enjoy the upstairs spacious open plan living and dining

bull Generous sunny decks elevated views across the Harbour bull Picturesque views of the sleeping giant

bull This could easily be your home away from home

3 2 2 116 TI KOUKA CRESCENT | MATARANGI

Mark Hall Licensed Agent (REA 2008) M 021 607 135 E markbeachrealtyconz

Shirvani Hall Licensed Salesperson (REA 2008) M 021028 46458 E shirvanibeachrealtyconz

VIEW ONLINE wwwbeachrealtyconz MT608

Your home away from home on the Waterfront

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Louise Bradley 027 348 1700 louisebradleyraywhitecom

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33 Kaipapaka Row Te Rerenga (View from site)

105 Mahoe Place Matarangi (View from site)

$499000

$330000

ldquoCall your Matarangi based Salespeople for a current

market appraisalrdquo

Wishing You All

A Happy New Year At The Beach

BRING THE BOAT $585000

220 Matarangi Drive MatarangiAfter years of family holidays itrsquos time for a new adventure and this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom property is ready for new owners Located in the popular established part of Matarangi this property is ideal for holidaymakers or permanent living Features include the main bedroom with ensuite guest bathroom with separate shower and bath separate laundry open plan living that fl ows out to a covered deck Kent style fi replace for the winter months and a very large high stud garage for the boat plus extra storage As an added bonus there is a caravan and utility connected by a covered patio area that provides a private space for entertainment and a 3rd bathroom for guests Fully fenced back yard which includes a separate fenced area for the family dog Enjoy the convenience of the reserve across the road and start creating your Matarangi memories Call the team at Richardsons to view

Ref RM014 For details callKayla Clarke 022 509 1368wwwrichardsonsconz

3 3 Land Size 551m22+

Page 3: YourLOCAL EVERYDAY · So to save the whale, the then DOC Ranger Rob Chappell got hold of Harold Abrahamson who used his digger to load the whale onto a truck taking it over the Whangapoua

3

This is your community paper We welcome all your stories photos messages and contributions

THE TEAM Editor Liam Kedzlie Deputy Editors Mary amp Teresa Kedzlie Printer Endeavour Print Designer Shannon Nicolson at Okey Dokey Designs

ALL ENQUIRIES Liam 027 868 9568 contactmatarangibeachpapercom

FREE CLASSIFIEDS All notices are FREE for the public Please email or text your info by the last Friday of the month

BUSINESS ADVERTISING Please email or phone Liam for a rate sheet

DELIVERIES The rural letterbox deliveries are the first Friday of every month

SUBSCRIBE For a monthly e-version subscribe at contactmatarangibeachpapercom

DISCLAIMER Opinions expressed in The Matarangi Beach Paper are not those of the publisher and editors No responsibility accepted for loss or damage suffered by anyone relying on the information within No endorsement of any service or product advertised or featured is implied or assumed

The Matarangi Beach Paper thanks the following people for their contributions in this editionhellip

Ian Patrick Sharon Clay Alastair Brickell David Key Pete Murphy Bronwyn Ririnui Hilary Falconer Rhys Mathias Wanda Brljevich Nic Burnie Shirley Muellers Kayla Clark and Bob Segetin

hellipbecause without these contributions and stories your local paper wouldnrsquot be quite the same Thank you

CONTRIBUTORS

CONTACTS amp DEADLINES

5 Santa Parade 10 Artists

6 Sand Castles Bike Decoration

7 Taste of Matarangi The Big Dig

8 Tennis Doubles amp Golf

10 Cardboard Cup

14 Whale Rescue at the Spit

15 Where in the World Out amp About

17 Matarangi Mile

18 Fishing Report

19 Rings Beach Swim Wine Club

20 Stargazers Sights Festive Fun

21 The Puzzle Page Pestie Corner

22 Public Notices amp Tides

1

6

CONTENTS

15

THE DEPUTY EDITORrsquoS DESKSave our Chopper

Writing about the Rescue Helicopter and what it means to us in the Christmas Edition of the MBP last month was extremely personal and cathartic Last year the Westpac Helicopter saved my life Like many others I was gutted to hear that the decision to retain the Westpac

Helicopter in Whitianga over the summer months had been reversed

A petition to the New Zealand Government to reinstate this essential service is circulating Please look out for and sign this important petition

and fight to get the rescue helicopter back on the peninsula Without it the lives of people like Howard Andy Beryl Michael and Jeannie

who shared their stories last month will be compromised It is our Coromandel Lifeline

Teresa Kedzlie Deputy Editor MBP

GOOD SORTS OF THE MONTHIn the last edition of the MBPrsquos ldquoGood Sortsrdquo column we rightly

acknowledged the work of all the volunteers who have made the re-opening of the Dunes happen There are far too many of these good

people to single out as individuals however John Anson contacted the MBP and told us of the contribution by Peter Corlett of Timbertown in supplying timber and paint and the hours of work by Peter local builder Garry Perry and their partners Robyn and Pip in the major renovation of the outdoor bowls green It has been quite outstanding and definitely

worthy of a lsquogood sortsrsquo mentionI agree John The bowling green is looking great and it is wonderful

to see people using it again this summer So Peter Corlett Robyn de Leeuw and Garry and Pip Perry are our lsquoGood Sorts of the Monthrsquo

Peter Robyn Garry and Pip the community salutes you

4

Fire BANFire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) has declared a Prohibited Fire Season which means a total re ban in urban and rural areas If you see an out-of-control re phone 111 checkitsalrightnz

OUR COROMANDEL MAGAZINENow available at our service centres district libraries and visitor information centres tcdcgovtnzourcoromandel

Take our communication survey and be in to win a $500 petrol vouchertcdcgovtnzsurvey2019

Happy New Year ndash from TCDCWarm wishes for 2020 from Mayor Sandra Council and the

Mercury Bay Community Board Stay safe and have a great summer

tcdcgovtnzelectedmembers

Tony FoxCouncillor

Mayor Sandra Goudie

Murray McLean

Councillor

Deli Connell

Rekha Giri-Percival

Jeremy Lomas

Bill McLean

TCD

C01

68

wwwcoromandelgovtnzcustomerservicestcdcgovtnz

Private Bag 515 Mackay St ThamesPhone 07 868 0200

wwwfacebookcomThamesCoromandelDistrictCouncil

Get our free eNewsletterswwwtcdcgovtnzsubscribe

Kerbside Summer CollectionMore visitors means more rubbish on the Coromandel and our Council is getting prepared with extra Kerbside collections starting on Boxing Day There are two or three rubbish or recycling collections in most areas of the district every week until 8 February 2020

Go to tcdcgovtnzkerbside for the schedule for your area or check our TCDC Facebook page where wersquoll be posting daily reminders of where collections are taking placeIf your collection gets missed donrsquot worry in most areas therersquoll be another one in a couple of days Please put your items out for the next scheduled collection Due to the high volumes of material to collect our crews probably wonrsquot be able to turn aroundIf you leave town before your Kerbside collection day you can drop o your rubbish in blue pre-paid Council rubbish bags free at your nearest Refuse Transfer Station (RTS)Our seven RTS are now open to their extended summer hours seven days a week including 1030am-530pm on Saturdays and 1030am-630pm on Sundays and public holidays They are only closed on Christmas Day ndash all other public holidays this summer they are open Hours and locations

tcdcgovtnzrtsIf yoursquore visiting one of our RTS sites over this busy time please be patient especially at the Matarangi RTS which will be busy

wwwtcdcgovtnzkerbside

Mercury Bay NorthKuaotunu to Whangapoua

STARTS 27 December 2019ENDS 8 February 2020

Summer Weekly Kerbside Collection

Tuesday

Friday

Please put your Kerbside collections out by 900amThere will be collections as usual on New Yearrsquos Day and the rest of that week

There will be no collections on Christmas Day Auckland Anniversary and Waitangi Day Collections following those public holidays are one day later

JANUARY 2020

ALCOHOL IN PUBLIC PLACESOur town centres have year-round 247 alcohol bans in force and many of our beaches and seaside reserves have bans in place over ChristmasNew Year and holiday long weekends You must not consume or take alcohol into any public place where an alcohol ban is in forcetcdcgovtnzalcoholcontrol

Summer water useAs dry weather combines with high visitor numbers water supplies are put under pressure and restrictions have to be put into place These are shared daily on local radio stations our Councilrsquos Facebook page and the home page of our website Please use water responsibly tcdcgovtnzwater

Dogs Most of our beaches have summer restrictions for dogs which may be

banned completely or only allowed on the beach before 9am and a er 6pm This is not only to keep dogs o beaches when theyrsquore crowded with people but to protect important bird habitats during their summer breeding time tcdcgovtnzdogs

Our Council service centres are closed until 6 January when they resume normal hours For general enquiries over this time email customerservicestcdcgovtnzFor urgent enquiries call our 24-hour service line 07 868 0200 tcdcgovtnzcontact

Our Holiday Hours

5

The Matarangi Santa ParadeMagnificent Matarangi turned out in full force for the 2019 Christmas Parade sponsored by Puku and Kerrersquos Liquor Store Best float was awarded to Four

Square Matarangi Prizes also for Christine White for driving Santa and Judy and Ivan Nobilo and grandsons for a great effort Thanks to the Kuaotunu and

Matarangi Fire Brigades who volunteered their time

Top left Four Square Matarangi won best Santa float

Top right Santa was very popular on the day making kids big and small very happy

Bottom right Our littlest Santa Parade float was the cutest float

Peninsula Pests

Services Ltd

Call Steve or Sharon on 027 7788836 or email penpestnzgmailcom

Certified amp Approved Urban Pest Control We are trained and

equipped to control the following

bull All crawling amp flying insects bull wasp removal

bull rodent eradication bull spider infestations

bull exterior house wash services bull residential and

commercial services

10 ARTISTS READY FOR ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND EXHIBITION

Visitors and locals wanting a break from the sun sand and surf should call in to the historic Kuaotunu Hall over Anniversary weekend to view the annual 10 Artists exhibitionA creative collective who live and work in northern Mercury Bay and have been exhibiting in Kuaotunu since 2017 10 Artists work in diverse art mediums such as sculpture painting drawing wood work paper engineering photography harakeke weaving and mixed media

Some members exhibit more widely for example with the Mercury Bay Art Escape and Coromandel Open Studios This year features a new member of the collective and a guest artist from the Bay of PlentyNew member Peter Matai Johnston held his first exhibition as part of NgArti supporting a visiting exhibition of Maori artists in Whitianga in OctoberTitled ldquoSwapped My Land for Blanketsrdquo Peterrsquos work was a contemporary commentary on historical events in Aotearoa For 10 Artists Peter will be exploring an ldquooffhand commentary on influential issuesrdquo again working with a variety of mediums such as textiles photography and screen printing After 10 Artists Peter will be involved with the Mercury Bay Art EscapeGuest artist Estelle Withy has been weaving harakeke for about eight years Growing up in the Eastern Bay of Plenty she was surrounded by

Maori culture and developed a strong connection with raranga (weaving) She has just completed her degree in Maunga Kura Toi at Te Wananga o Aotearoa in RotoruaHer aim is to bring ancient techniques to a wider audience and elevate the understanding of her mahi toi (art works)ldquoFor me raranga has become a way of life itrsquos a meaningful connection with the land of Aotearoa and a journey into understanding traditional Maori arts tikanga and historyrdquoThe 10 Artists opening is on Friday January 24 at 7pm and the exhibition runs from 10am to 8pm on both Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 and from 10am to 2pm on Monday 27 Entry is free and the art works are for sale ndash you are likely to meet a couple of the artists as members of the collective take turns running the exhibitionFeatured Colin Verner of the 10 Artists Collective

6

As electricians we can provide a full range ofservices throughout the Mercury Bay including

Dynamic ElectricalBill Benjamin

Mob 027 271 4803infodynamicelectrical-

whitiangaconz

Licensed electricians operating locally for over 20 years

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ELECTRICAL SERVICES

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THE GREAT SAND CASTLE CLASSICOrganisers Mark and Shirvani Hall from Beach Realty were a little nervous about the weather conditions for this yearrsquos Sand Castle competition with the bad weather that was heading Matarangi way but it held out enough for the competition to go ahead

The Sandcastle Competition is becoming a Matarangi summer classic and once again drew in a large number of artistic teams and supports on to the beach

The rules are that each of the competitors have only 2 hours to sculpt their sand masterpieces As always the judges found their task very difficult with well over 70 high quality entries but the overall winner was a sculpture called lsquoPukekorsquo by entry 22 The Pukeko Legends lsquoThe Hedgehogsrsquo by entry 35 Team Hollows was in 2nd Place and lsquoGary The Elephantrsquo by entry 7 Team Scourts was 3rd

PIPERS BIKE DECORATING CONTESTEvery year Piperrsquos Cafeacute puts on the Pipers Bike Decorating Contest as an event specially tailored for our youngest holidaymakers at Matarangi

This year the judges picked four winners on the day because they were so creative

Congratulations to Ashley Reed Xavier Norman Harper Sorrenson and Zoe Sorrenson for their beautiful transformations of bikes into moving works of creativity

ldquoAll participants received a prize so all had big smiles on their facesrdquo said organizer Brenda Riggs from Pipers Cafeacute ldquoMany parents thanked us for having such a fun event for the smaller childrenrdquo

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A TASTE OF MATARANGI SPONSORS SUPPORT WELCOMEDThe A Taste of Matarangi Mystery Cook Off is the place to be on 4th April As well as being a whole lot of fun there are prizes to be wonIf you think you can cook then all you need to do is find someone to help you cook up a delicious plate of food from our mystery box No special skills required just a bit of imagination and a taste for food mixed with fun and a desire to cook We supply the food and you cook the winning dishWe are looking for six pairs to enter the Cook Off competition Applications are invited from home cooks with no previous commercial kitchen experience you just need to be 18 years or overApply online at httpsformjotformcoATOM2020atom-cook-off or email Hayley-harrishotmailcomATOM organisers have secured a great line up for the 2020 event If you like a variety of music styles then Coachella will certainly have you off your seats and on the dance floor A trio with a difference they play a wide range of music from modern indiefolk to country classics and pop hits to old-school rock and roll These guys bring an energy and unique style that is sure to create the perfect atmosphere for our event and get everyone up dancingThere will be activities for the whole family not just for

those who look forward to tasting wine sampling delicious food and listening to great music These include the Helicopter Simulator Event Fun bouncy castles and ride on activities colourful clowns face painting airbrush tattoos for the courageous raffles auctions and a charity bucket drop to support Kuaotunu Search and Rescue Coromandel Rescue Helicopter and other charities which we donate to depending on funds availableReminderIf you havenrsquot bought your tickets then be in to lsquoWin Ticketsrsquo Go to our Facebook page in the month of January Like and share our page and tag two people you want to bring The winner will receive the choice of two adult tickets or one family ticket to the festival on 4th April Winners will be notified on 1st FebruaryNeed to know more information on the festival Check the terms and conditions page on the website or pick up a copy from Richardsons in MatarangiBuy your tickets now at wwwatasteofmatarangiconz or at Richardsons Real Estate in Matarangi $20 adult $40 family $5 child and under 5yrs freeThanks to our Gold Sponsors - All About Whitianga Creative Fuel Web design and Coromandel More FM

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THE BIG DIGAnother crowd favourite during the Matarangi Summer

Festival is the Big Dig arranged and sponsored by Richardsons Real Estate of Matarangi Held on December 28th hundreds of children from the tiniest of tots through to the tallest of tweens showed up and began excavating

furiously in the sand using just their hands to find ice block sticks which they could trade in for a prize Such was the

frenetic pace of busy kids on a giant beach treasure hunt you could get tired just watching them

Top The calm before the storm Keith from Richardsons explaining the rules of the Big Dig

Bottom The fast and the furious were flaying the sand around with great gusto

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A windy Saturday may have kept playing numbers lower than 2019 but this yearrsquos Matarangi Summer Tennis Doubles Tournament made up for it with high quality tennis that was appreciated by those spectators who came down to the Sands Crescent Courts

The winner of the Men Doubles were father and son team from Tauranga Tim and Aiden Dunn who beat last yearrsquos runners up brothers Tim and Nick Burnie In the mixed doubles event Gavin Donald and Kelly Drew defeated Warkworth couple Robert Blair and partner Annette

ldquoAlong with Monet Johnson of You Travel Whitianga who was the main sponsor Irsquod also like to

thank Pip Perry from Ray White for the spot prizes and Matarangi 4 Square for the sausage sizzlerdquo said event organizer Chris lsquoCJrsquo Palmer ldquoWhat was great about this year was that all players came away with a prizerdquo

Chris said the tournament is evolving and would look to tweak the playing programme a little further for 2021 He looks forward to it getting better every year

Top Tim and Aiden Dunn with Pip Perry (L) and CJ Palmer (R)

Bottom Mixed Doubles Champs Gavin Donald and Kelly Drew with Pip and CJ

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HAVE A GO GOLF DAYEver thought it would be great to play golf but not

sure how to go about the basics

Now is your chance as The Dunes welcomes every non golfer in the area to join some of their senior

members for a Have A Go Day

On Sunday February 9 from 930am to 1130am new golfers can learn the basics of golf - how to

stand swing and hit that little white pill

And its free Clubs balls and tees - along with some instruction - are all free

All you have to do is check in at the clubhouse at 915am with a sunhat sunscreen trainers and a

happy disposition We will do the rest

For more information phone Simon at The Dunes 8665394 If you are keen on playing please phone

Simon so as he can have an idea on playing numbers on the day

TWILIGHT GOLFTwilight golf starts again at The Dunes on February

2

Anyone with a handicap can play with tee off between 3pm and 330pm The cost is $5 for the

haggle

Just turn up at the clubhouse and make up a four or we will connect you with other players for a fun

afternoon of nine hole golf

And after golf the bar will be open and Epica pizza oven will be fired up and cooking your dinner

You donrsquot even have to be a member of The Dunes (but you do need a handicap)

Twilight golf will run until the end of Daylight Saving April 5

Matarangi Tennis Doubles Tournament

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A FABULOUS DAY OF FOOD WINE amp MUSIC BY THE BEACH

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Understanding the importance of memories

A funeral is a special day Itrsquos a chance to celebrate the importance of a life

to share memories of the good times the funny moments and the difference your loved one has made

Cardboard Cup

2020

A good turnout of spectators expecting a few capsizes However this year all boats stayed afloat

Lewis with his boat Ginger Beer

This young competitor preparing to launch (Photo credit Richardsons)

Cardboard Cup entries under starters orders of ldquoCommodorerdquo Keith Goodall

The 2020 regatta saw more creative wonders built of

cardboard and duct tape Sponsored and organized again by the good

crew at Richardsons Real Estate the annual Cardboard Cup was another

watersports classic

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8 kilometres of a crescent shaped bay renowned for its beauty ndash golden sand sheltered and safe coastalenvironment snorkelling photography exploring and many other coastal living activitiesThe calm clear waters are also perfect for diving or fishing

The importance of preserving the natural environment has been the goal in the development of this subdivisionThis includes sanctuaries for native bird life conversion of farmland to native planting and protection ofsand dunes with natural dune vegetation including boardwalks for access to the beach

The development of the subdivision at 68 Skippers Road is now complete with titles due February 2020

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THE CALL CAME AND THE PEOPLE ANSWEREDContinued from front pageScientists from Massey University arrived down from Auckland to take samples and measurements to assist them in future whale stranding research Local iwi and DOC coordinated the burial of the four whales which did not survive the beaching ordealAlso in 2020 the cultural side of dealing with the tikanga of deceased whales is more prominent than in those days Ngati Huarere played an important cultural role during the stranding There was mihi and karakia to give thanks for the lives of the whales who were deceased and for the safe return of the living to the sealdquoIt was an emotional experience for all concerned Being involved with the spiritual aspect of the day and the respect shown to our taonga of the sea by all who attended was amazing and appreciatedrdquo said Ngati Huarere spokesperson Wanda Brljevich

ldquoMaramataka have been used for centuries for recording and informing environmental conditions and activities Whales play a significant role in Maori history and tikanga and are considered a symbol of abundance richness and strength Ngati Huarere give thanks to everyone who was involved at all levels for the part they played in the rescue and safe release of the whales and also the tautoko of Ngati Hei and Ngati WhanaungardquoDeputy Fire Chief Bob Segetin says one of the many touching things that has happened since the stranding is the thanks that the community have given those who went down and helped The Matarangi Rural Fire Force had sixteen members directly involved and he is amazed by the number of people dropping into the station to give his team thanks for what they did on the dayldquoOne special thank you that stands out was when two small girls who were down here on holiday painted shells

and raised $1730 Instead of going and buying sweets as most 7 or 8 year olds would do they came down to the station with their grandmother and donated their money to the fire station as a thank you for the work our team did on the day We were very touched by thatrdquoIt was a special and unforgettable experience for all those involved Matarangi home owner Anni Docking summed the day up perfectly ldquoI had the privilege of helping to re-float seven pilot whales stranded on the Matarangi Spit Sadly we lost four whales including a baby But what a fantastic response from the community Even young children with their small sandcastle buckets helped willingly alongside the bigger people with their paint buckets gardening cans containers of all colours amp shapes as we set up human chains to ferry buckets keeping each of the whales wet and comfortable while we waited for high tide Once in the water the whales still needed support to stop rolling before they recovered sufficiently so those with wetsuits jumped in to help We finally managed to send them offshore herding them up the estuary and away over the bar All the teams did an awesome job DOC Matarangi Rural Fire Force Project Jonah and every single volunteer who answered the call pitching in without hesitationrdquo said AnniThe successful recovery of some of the pilot whales has led to more people seeking to get involved in volunteering for future whale stranding recovery events Project Jonah are running on March 15 a one day marine mammal medic course It costs $120 ($85 for students with valid ID) and once trained youll be added to the Project Jonah national callout list That means that when a stranding occurs your lifesaving skills can be called uponIf people see any stranded whales please contact DOCs 24-hour number 0800 DOC HOT (0800 362 468)Featured A crowd of well over a thousand people came down to the spit to assist in the recovery or to watch

Human chains were formed to pass buckets of water to keep the whales alive whilst stranded

Locals and holidaymakers plus the crew from Project Jonah local FENZ personnel and DOC rangers worked tirelessly throughout the day trying to keep the whales

alive (Photo Credit Ian Patrick)

A huge thanks to all those who worked for hours to get the stranded whales back into the harbor and

safely out to sea (Photo Credit Ian Patrick)

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WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THE MBPOur local Fire Chief Stu Arnold is on holiday in Canada at present and sent through this picture that his son Scott took of Nerrisa Stu and MaryAnn at the beautiful alpine

resort of Banff

We love receiving your lsquoWhere in the World is the Matarangi Beach Paperrsquo photos

Please email your photos with a caption to the editor contactmatarangibeachpaper

com

On the afternoon of Sunday January 5th this photo of the winners of the Beach Tennis event showed how amazing the sky was due to the smoke from

the Australian bush fires (Credit Nic Burnie)

The wharf was packed with young anglers for the Kids Fishing Contest sponsored by The JetSki

Fishing Show

Pete Murphy and Phil Morton last week testing their new prototype Matarangi Rescue boat

Fishing club weigh master Harry Karl hard at work during the 2nd January Fishing Contest

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The Matarangi Mile organised by the Matarangi Beach Paper was held on Sunday January 5th in quite windy and unforgiving conditions Like the inaugural event last year the course was a measured mile from the Village Green to the Ocean Close entrance of the beach and return

The Ladies Open was so close Ruby Farquhar and Zara Pomfret both recorded 636 but Ruby was just in front Hayley Dawbin came third in a time 651

In the Menrsquos Open Harry Ewing smashed the field with a time 519 2nd was Chad Gordon in 544 and 3rd was Thomas Duffy in 554 Harryrsquos time is the new course record Last year Max Brady won in 548 Also to win prizes were Finn Molloy and Liv Gordon as the youngest boy and girl The Golden Oldie prize went to Tim Kershaw

Prizes were generously donated by the Eden Clinic Whitianga Stirling Sports Whitianga Pip Perry from Ray White and the Matarangi Beach Paper Thanks to Harry and Sue Karl for timekeeping and recording John Skelton for course marshalling and Pip Perry for looking after the event tent The MBP would also like to thank to all of the participants and supporters who turned up for the event

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For an Enrolment form contact the treasurer David Macdonald at 131 Sands Crescent Matarangi or 07 866 0968

The Matarangi Mile

Top The first three men went under 6 minutesBottom The ladiesrsquo open saw a sprint finish to the line

18

THE FISHING REPORTThere have been some reasonable snapper around the 3 kilo mark being caught in the puddle at around 30 metres over the last few weeks Orcarsquos have been seen in the area also a school of small dolphins are frequenting the puddle indicating there is fish aroundThe Whangapoua bar doesnrsquot have a major channel at the moment Also be aware that the sand has drifted well into the harbour Updated photos of the bar courtesy of Mark and Shirvani at MATARANGI REALTY can be viewed at Matarangi Realty Matarangi 4 Square the Fire Station and at the boat ramp notice board If anyone requires information regarding how to read the bar evaluating the break and how to cross the bar safely please contact the Boat and Fishing Club on 0212690058 and they will endeavour to

take you out and explain any queriesThe Kids fishing competition was held recently at the Matarangi wharf on the 30th December This competition was open to all children up to the ages of 12 years and they did well in the windy conditions This popular event is sponsored by Kurt Davis and his The Jet Ski Fishing Show and the prizes on offer were once again amazing The girls caught more fish than the boysThe Annual Matarangi January 2nd fishing competition was held again and though the windy weather kept numbers down it was still a great event Thanks to the generosity of the following sponsors Matarangi Beach Realty Matarangi Four Square Puku and Kerrersquos Liquor Store The Moss Family Ray White Realty Blue Lewis Wayne Vegar and Hurdleyrsquos Office Furniture

THE RESULTS WERE Heaviest John Dorie Mark Smallwood 1920 kg2nd heaviest John Dorie Kirk Davis 1512 kgHeaviest Kahawai Callum Bradley 2822 kg2nd heaviest Kahawai Steve Clay 2662 kg3rd heaviest Kahawai Steve Clay 2400 kgMystery weight Snapper Andrew Buss 1470 kgHeaviest Kingfish Kirk Davis 7025 kgHeaviest Snapper Mark Fisken 5994 kg2nd heaviest Snapper Callum Bradley 4746 kg3rd heaviest Snapper Gavin Alden 2430 kgWith the increased number of dwellings in Matarangi the boat ramp will be put under pressure this summer There are 3 ramps and with a little patience the system works When you arrive at the ramp please have your boat ready to be launched with the bung in and all gear aboard There is nothing more frustrating to the people waiting to launch than the ramp being blocked by someone not fully prepared Courtesy is contagious

Top left Callum Bradley with Pete MurphyTop right Kirk Davis from the Jetski TV Fishing Show hosted a fun event for the childrenBottom right Gavin Alden with Steve Moss and wee baby Billy

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lsquoDan the Manrsquo was back in town with his wines from Mills Reef for the Wine Clubrsquos Christmas celebration About 60 folk attended the fun filled evening of delicious food and nice wine As Dan said this was not just a celebration of wine but a celebration of communityMills Reef is a winery near Tauranga and is one of the vineyards chosen for the A Taste of Matarangi Festival The evening was largely about show casing their Elspeth range of wines but we did start off the evening with a celebratory Non Vintage Bubbles (A Methode Traditionale) and we did try their Reserve Rose and Reserve Pinot Noir during the evening tooThe Mills Reef Elspeth represents their top tier of wines produced from their own vineyards in the Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay The range is limited to Chardonnay Syrah and Bordeaux style reds The Elspeth tier is named in honour and memory of the winemakerrsquos Grandmother Elspeth PrestonFor the evening Sharon and Darren from Four Square Matarangi provided some delicious platters and Bob Segetin provided some lovely smoked fish Xmas Ham and Buns were also on offer beautifully cooked by our master chef Rosie A choice of glazed ham was given Cointreau and Orange or Brandy and Mustard Both were sublime This was expertly carved once again by our master carver SteveThese wines are all available at Puku and KerrersquosFeatured Master Chef Rosie Jakicevich and Master Carver Steve Threadgold at the Xmas Wine Club

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RINGS BEACH TO MATARANGI SWIMA record 69 swimmers completed the 15th running of the Rings Beach to Matarangi ocean swim on January 3rd

Though there were slightly choppy conditions the lack of a swell made the time fast with Christiaan Maarhuis coming home in just 1430 just metres ahead of Jamie Robins and Tom Moulder

The first woman home was junior category competitor Danielle Curtlett in 1626 with Beth Harford and Sarah Brooks following behind her in another close race

Top Some entered the water in wetsuits while some other brave souls swam in just shorts and bikinis Thankfully no budgie smugglers

Bottom Steve Threadgold greeted at the finish line by his granddaughter following his ldquofirst competitive swim in decadesrdquo

Puku amp KerresWine Club

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STARGAZERS SIGHTSwith Alastair Brickell of Stargazers Tours amp BnB

Venus continues to be unmistakable in the western twilight sky as the ldquoevening starrdquo and appears higher and higher after sunset this month as it moves further away from the Sun from our point of view It will be furthest away and thus highest at the end of March In June it will be on the other side of the Sun and will then be our ldquomorning starrdquo Jupiter is very low in the eastern pre-dawn sky as is Mars and also Saturn which is too close to the Sun to be easily visible We will be able to see Jupiter being briefly covered up by the Moon on the 23rd

Orion with ldquothe Potrdquo is unmistakable in the eastern evening sky along with Sirius and Canopus the two brightest stars Alpha Centauri the third brightest is low on the southern horizon in the evening Of these three only Sirius the brightest is visible to observers in the Northern Hemisphere so we are very lucky here We also get a great view of the Pleiades the Seven Sisters or Matariki in our summer nights towards the northeast This very distinctive young star cluster is known as Subaru to the Japanese and can be seen on the logo of their car of the same name This Milky Way is visible late in the evening but is quite faint as we are now only seeing its outside edge

January 17 ndash The pre-dawn eastern sky will have bright Jupiter on the horizon with Mars and the red giant star Antares just above it Antares means ldquorival of Marsrdquo and it will be interesting to compare their colours and brightness When Mars is close to us it can be almost as bright as Antares and thus its rival

January 21 ndash The crescent Moon now joins the morning show and almost forms a line with Mars and Antares above it and to the right

January 22 ndash The early morning Moon is now about half way between Mars and Jupiter which is low on the horizon Tomorrow it will move across Jupiter

January 23 ndash Observers with powerful binoculars or a telescope will be able to see an unusual sight during the daytime with the Moon covering or ldquooccultingrdquo Jupiter The biggest planet will disappear behind the Moon at 430pm and reappear on the other side at 531pm Great care must be taken to never look at the Sun which will be quite near the Moon today with either binoculars or a telescope as instant blindness can result

January 26 ndash The western twilight sky will show a very thin crescent Moon with faint Mercury just below it to the left

January 27 ndash The thin crescent Moon now lies about half way between faint Mercury and brilliant Venus in the evening twilight

January 28 ndash The crescent Moon now sits right next to brilliant Venus

January 29 ndash The Moon has now moved above Venus on its 28 day trek around the Earth

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Festive Fun on the Harbour

The Big Yellow Duck made another appearance on Whangapoua Harbour this Christmas courtesy of the

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Also on Whangapoua Harbour this festive season was Santarsquos water sleigh which was built by Howard Smith

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BEACH magazine

puzzle corner ------

Our Monthly Puzzle created by David Key

with Sharon ClayHere we are in 2020 so Happy New Year to you all and wishing you all a bug free 2020

As I write a few have reared their heads again especially with the heat ndash ants of course bed bugs (as people come back from their overseas travels) but this time wersquore talking about fleas

Several species are found on a range of warm-blooded hosts including humans (eg the cat flea the dog flea the bird flea and the northern rat flea) Adult fleas are found on the hosts themselves whereas the larvae and pupae live in places like the burrows or nests of hosts When fleas have not fed for some time they are likely to change their choice of host and this may involve having a human blood meal While the human flea is rare in New Zealand cat and bird fleas are very common

There are few things you can do to remove them eg keeping up with animal flea treatment ensure their bedding clean is kept clean at all times vacuum carpets and furnishings especially pets areas regularly but remember to remove the dust bag and clean it before the next use Spraying or bombing the house will help to remove them

Remember fleas can live more than 100 days On average they live two to three months Female fleas cannot lay eggs until after their first blood meal and begin to lay eggs within 36-48 hours after that meal

Trivia 2020 - Adult fleas can jump distances up to 200 times their body length this is the equivalent of an adult human jumping 400 metres

Stephen amp Sharon Clay Peninsula Pest Services Ltd

R N D E L A O M C

C O M R D N A E L

L E A M C O R D N

D A C L M R E N O

O L R N A E M C D

E M N C O D L A R

A R E D N L C O M

M D L O E C N R A

N C O A R M D L E

DECEMBERrsquoS SUDOKU SOLUTIONThe first sale of the day was herbal soap made by a crafter whose name did not begin with a DThis like the wand was not the cheapest item of the first five items sold that dayA laser cut gift was sold for $20 which was not created by one of the girls and was cheaper than Marys itemThe fifth sale of the day was for the amount of $40 it was something the girl that created it was very proud ofDawns product sold 2nd and like Annettes was not one of the two most expensive itemsDerek made elaborate Macrame products but one of these was not one of the first three products sold

22

Regular Events

MONDAYSMen on Mats (Pilates for Blokes) 8-9am Ph Christiane 0273122584

Matarangi Ladies Pilates 9-10am Ph Christiane 0273122584

Kuaotunu Craft amp Social Club 1-4pm Ph Lia 866 2054

Kuaotunu Library 1-4pm Ph Maxine 027 293 0369

Mens 9 Hole Golfers tee off 1030am The Dunes

Contract Bridge 7pm St Johnrsquos rooms Tiki Rd Coro Town Info ph Colin 866 5428

Yoga 7am Vinyasa Kuaotunu Hall Ph 021 08 100 125

Ladies ldquoAllsorts Excerciserdquo Class beginning June 10th at the fire station 1015 - till 1115 ( after Ladies Pilates) - duration 1hr Phone Christiane 0273122584

Books and Banter Club First Monday of the month - 7 to 9 pm Bring a book you have enjoyed to share and swap Coffee and tea and BYO wine Phone Cora on 0212226707 if you wish to attend and for venue details Numbers are limited

Kuaotunu Library Open 247 when you become a member Contact Maxine 07 866 4341 or 027 293 0369

TUESDAYSMenrsquos Coffee Morning (1st Tues of every Month ndash 7th March) 10am Pipers Cafeacute

Ladies Golf 9 and 18 golfers Tee off at 10am The Dunes

Matarangi Craft Group 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month 7-9pm Meet at the Matarangi Fire Station Contact Lesley 07 866 0788

KAMAG meeting 530pm every 2nd Tuesday of the month Kuaotunu Hall All welcome

Hatha Yoga 10 - 1130 am

WEDNESDAYSKuaotunu Steiner Play Group 930-1130am Ph Ina 866 2841

Menrsquos Golf Tee off 10am Meet The Dunes just before tee off

Womenrsquos Coffee Morning (1st Wed of every month) 10am Pipers Cafeacute All welcome

YOGA 7am Vinyasa Kuaotunu Hall Ph 021 08 100 125

ICONZ for boys The Adventure begins hereAnchor - Year 1-3 (5-7 year old) Adventure - Year 4-6 (8-10 year old) STARTING TERM 2 Extreme - Year 7-9 (11-13 year old) Held on Wednesday evenings Kuaotunu Hall from 530pm - 7pm Any inquiries please contact Robyn 020 409 39674 or email robynbalfour2hotmailcom

Kuaotunu ICONZ for Girlz Growing Girls for Good Held at the Kuaotunu Hall Wednesdays at 4pm-530pm (during the school term) For Girls aged 8-13 years old For more information please contact Robyn 020 409 39674 or email robynbalfour2hotmailcom

THURSDAYSLadies 18 Hole Golfers tee off 930 am The Dunes

Mens 9 Hole Golfers tee off 1030 am The Dunes

Ladies Golf 9 and 18 golfers Tee off at 10am The Dunes

Ladies Keep Fit 9-10am Matarangi Fire Station All Welcome Phone Barbara 866 2687

Matarangi Craft Group meets every Thursday at 1030am the Matarangi Fire Station Info Linda Segetin at 866 5653

Hatha Yoga 9 - 1030 am

Kuaotunu Steiner Playgroup ndash the contact to Kindergarten 07 8660094 and the time from 9 am to 1130 am

TUES THURS amp SATRings Beach Wetland Volunteer days 830-1230 Ph 866 5338

SATURDAYSHatha Yoga 3rd Age 9-1030am (For over 60 yr olds andor for people with limited mobility)

SUNDAYSMatarangi Markets start Labour Weekend

Upcoming Events

THAMES WINGS AND WHEELSSat 25 Jan 2020 1000amThames Airfield

LEADFOOT FESTIVALSat 08 Feb 2020 - Sun 09 Feb 2020Leadfoot Ranch Hahei

MERCURY BAY ART ESCAPESat 07 Mar 2020 - Sun 08 Mar 2020 Tairua to Kuaotunu

A TASTE OF MATARANGISat 04 Apr 2020

Village Green Matarangi

Classifieds Notices

EXCEPTIONAL SECTION 4 SALEWhangapoua Beach Coromandel Elevated + All Day Sun + Sea Views + Private Access +

Concrete Driveway + 46 acres + Native Bush + Three Building Platforms for a dwelling boat shed or heli pad + 5 mins to Boat Ramp + Spray Free + Beehives + Walking Distance to Beach Viewings recommended $1200000 Further info inspection and market analysis contact Lance Adams +64 27 2566 229

Lvadams39gmailcom

MAH JONG GROUPAnyone interested in a Mah Jong group in Matarangi please contact Sheila 021 1858567

FREEhellip Classified adverts are FREE for the publicEmail details to contactmatarangibeachpapercom | Deadline is the last Friday of the month

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JANUARY 2020 TIDES WHITIANGA

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126 Kelly Jade AvenueOptions are endless for this 714sqm section surrounded by quality homes You have the ease of the golf course behind you and the reserve in front offering harbour views Call now to secure for summer For Sale $280000 ID 2200597

Section in Kelly Jade

MH REALTY LTD BAYLEYS LICENSED UNDER THE REAA 2008

Kylie PullenM 021 163 6514B 07 866 0098

kyliepullenbayleysconz

Belinda SammonsM 027 272 7728B 07 866 0098

belindasammonsbayleysconz

bull Elegant home with double garage set along Matarangis Harbour Front bull Enjoy the upstairs spacious open plan living and dining

bull Generous sunny decks elevated views across the Harbour bull Picturesque views of the sleeping giant

bull This could easily be your home away from home

3 2 2 116 TI KOUKA CRESCENT | MATARANGI

Mark Hall Licensed Agent (REA 2008) M 021 607 135 E markbeachrealtyconz

Shirvani Hall Licensed Salesperson (REA 2008) M 021028 46458 E shirvanibeachrealtyconz

VIEW ONLINE wwwbeachrealtyconz MT608

Your home away from home on the Waterfront

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White Sands Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Louise Bradley 027 348 1700 louisebradleyraywhitecom

Pip Perry 020 4063 7380 pipperryraywhitecom

33 Kaipapaka Row Te Rerenga (View from site)

105 Mahoe Place Matarangi (View from site)

$499000

$330000

ldquoCall your Matarangi based Salespeople for a current

market appraisalrdquo

Wishing You All

A Happy New Year At The Beach

BRING THE BOAT $585000

220 Matarangi Drive MatarangiAfter years of family holidays itrsquos time for a new adventure and this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom property is ready for new owners Located in the popular established part of Matarangi this property is ideal for holidaymakers or permanent living Features include the main bedroom with ensuite guest bathroom with separate shower and bath separate laundry open plan living that fl ows out to a covered deck Kent style fi replace for the winter months and a very large high stud garage for the boat plus extra storage As an added bonus there is a caravan and utility connected by a covered patio area that provides a private space for entertainment and a 3rd bathroom for guests Fully fenced back yard which includes a separate fenced area for the family dog Enjoy the convenience of the reserve across the road and start creating your Matarangi memories Call the team at Richardsons to view

Ref RM014 For details callKayla Clarke 022 509 1368wwwrichardsonsconz

3 3 Land Size 551m22+

Page 4: YourLOCAL EVERYDAY · So to save the whale, the then DOC Ranger Rob Chappell got hold of Harold Abrahamson who used his digger to load the whale onto a truck taking it over the Whangapoua

4

Fire BANFire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) has declared a Prohibited Fire Season which means a total re ban in urban and rural areas If you see an out-of-control re phone 111 checkitsalrightnz

OUR COROMANDEL MAGAZINENow available at our service centres district libraries and visitor information centres tcdcgovtnzourcoromandel

Take our communication survey and be in to win a $500 petrol vouchertcdcgovtnzsurvey2019

Happy New Year ndash from TCDCWarm wishes for 2020 from Mayor Sandra Council and the

Mercury Bay Community Board Stay safe and have a great summer

tcdcgovtnzelectedmembers

Tony FoxCouncillor

Mayor Sandra Goudie

Murray McLean

Councillor

Deli Connell

Rekha Giri-Percival

Jeremy Lomas

Bill McLean

TCD

C01

68

wwwcoromandelgovtnzcustomerservicestcdcgovtnz

Private Bag 515 Mackay St ThamesPhone 07 868 0200

wwwfacebookcomThamesCoromandelDistrictCouncil

Get our free eNewsletterswwwtcdcgovtnzsubscribe

Kerbside Summer CollectionMore visitors means more rubbish on the Coromandel and our Council is getting prepared with extra Kerbside collections starting on Boxing Day There are two or three rubbish or recycling collections in most areas of the district every week until 8 February 2020

Go to tcdcgovtnzkerbside for the schedule for your area or check our TCDC Facebook page where wersquoll be posting daily reminders of where collections are taking placeIf your collection gets missed donrsquot worry in most areas therersquoll be another one in a couple of days Please put your items out for the next scheduled collection Due to the high volumes of material to collect our crews probably wonrsquot be able to turn aroundIf you leave town before your Kerbside collection day you can drop o your rubbish in blue pre-paid Council rubbish bags free at your nearest Refuse Transfer Station (RTS)Our seven RTS are now open to their extended summer hours seven days a week including 1030am-530pm on Saturdays and 1030am-630pm on Sundays and public holidays They are only closed on Christmas Day ndash all other public holidays this summer they are open Hours and locations

tcdcgovtnzrtsIf yoursquore visiting one of our RTS sites over this busy time please be patient especially at the Matarangi RTS which will be busy

wwwtcdcgovtnzkerbside

Mercury Bay NorthKuaotunu to Whangapoua

STARTS 27 December 2019ENDS 8 February 2020

Summer Weekly Kerbside Collection

Tuesday

Friday

Please put your Kerbside collections out by 900amThere will be collections as usual on New Yearrsquos Day and the rest of that week

There will be no collections on Christmas Day Auckland Anniversary and Waitangi Day Collections following those public holidays are one day later

JANUARY 2020

ALCOHOL IN PUBLIC PLACESOur town centres have year-round 247 alcohol bans in force and many of our beaches and seaside reserves have bans in place over ChristmasNew Year and holiday long weekends You must not consume or take alcohol into any public place where an alcohol ban is in forcetcdcgovtnzalcoholcontrol

Summer water useAs dry weather combines with high visitor numbers water supplies are put under pressure and restrictions have to be put into place These are shared daily on local radio stations our Councilrsquos Facebook page and the home page of our website Please use water responsibly tcdcgovtnzwater

Dogs Most of our beaches have summer restrictions for dogs which may be

banned completely or only allowed on the beach before 9am and a er 6pm This is not only to keep dogs o beaches when theyrsquore crowded with people but to protect important bird habitats during their summer breeding time tcdcgovtnzdogs

Our Council service centres are closed until 6 January when they resume normal hours For general enquiries over this time email customerservicestcdcgovtnzFor urgent enquiries call our 24-hour service line 07 868 0200 tcdcgovtnzcontact

Our Holiday Hours

5

The Matarangi Santa ParadeMagnificent Matarangi turned out in full force for the 2019 Christmas Parade sponsored by Puku and Kerrersquos Liquor Store Best float was awarded to Four

Square Matarangi Prizes also for Christine White for driving Santa and Judy and Ivan Nobilo and grandsons for a great effort Thanks to the Kuaotunu and

Matarangi Fire Brigades who volunteered their time

Top left Four Square Matarangi won best Santa float

Top right Santa was very popular on the day making kids big and small very happy

Bottom right Our littlest Santa Parade float was the cutest float

Peninsula Pests

Services Ltd

Call Steve or Sharon on 027 7788836 or email penpestnzgmailcom

Certified amp Approved Urban Pest Control We are trained and

equipped to control the following

bull All crawling amp flying insects bull wasp removal

bull rodent eradication bull spider infestations

bull exterior house wash services bull residential and

commercial services

10 ARTISTS READY FOR ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND EXHIBITION

Visitors and locals wanting a break from the sun sand and surf should call in to the historic Kuaotunu Hall over Anniversary weekend to view the annual 10 Artists exhibitionA creative collective who live and work in northern Mercury Bay and have been exhibiting in Kuaotunu since 2017 10 Artists work in diverse art mediums such as sculpture painting drawing wood work paper engineering photography harakeke weaving and mixed media

Some members exhibit more widely for example with the Mercury Bay Art Escape and Coromandel Open Studios This year features a new member of the collective and a guest artist from the Bay of PlentyNew member Peter Matai Johnston held his first exhibition as part of NgArti supporting a visiting exhibition of Maori artists in Whitianga in OctoberTitled ldquoSwapped My Land for Blanketsrdquo Peterrsquos work was a contemporary commentary on historical events in Aotearoa For 10 Artists Peter will be exploring an ldquooffhand commentary on influential issuesrdquo again working with a variety of mediums such as textiles photography and screen printing After 10 Artists Peter will be involved with the Mercury Bay Art EscapeGuest artist Estelle Withy has been weaving harakeke for about eight years Growing up in the Eastern Bay of Plenty she was surrounded by

Maori culture and developed a strong connection with raranga (weaving) She has just completed her degree in Maunga Kura Toi at Te Wananga o Aotearoa in RotoruaHer aim is to bring ancient techniques to a wider audience and elevate the understanding of her mahi toi (art works)ldquoFor me raranga has become a way of life itrsquos a meaningful connection with the land of Aotearoa and a journey into understanding traditional Maori arts tikanga and historyrdquoThe 10 Artists opening is on Friday January 24 at 7pm and the exhibition runs from 10am to 8pm on both Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 and from 10am to 2pm on Monday 27 Entry is free and the art works are for sale ndash you are likely to meet a couple of the artists as members of the collective take turns running the exhibitionFeatured Colin Verner of the 10 Artists Collective

6

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THE GREAT SAND CASTLE CLASSICOrganisers Mark and Shirvani Hall from Beach Realty were a little nervous about the weather conditions for this yearrsquos Sand Castle competition with the bad weather that was heading Matarangi way but it held out enough for the competition to go ahead

The Sandcastle Competition is becoming a Matarangi summer classic and once again drew in a large number of artistic teams and supports on to the beach

The rules are that each of the competitors have only 2 hours to sculpt their sand masterpieces As always the judges found their task very difficult with well over 70 high quality entries but the overall winner was a sculpture called lsquoPukekorsquo by entry 22 The Pukeko Legends lsquoThe Hedgehogsrsquo by entry 35 Team Hollows was in 2nd Place and lsquoGary The Elephantrsquo by entry 7 Team Scourts was 3rd

PIPERS BIKE DECORATING CONTESTEvery year Piperrsquos Cafeacute puts on the Pipers Bike Decorating Contest as an event specially tailored for our youngest holidaymakers at Matarangi

This year the judges picked four winners on the day because they were so creative

Congratulations to Ashley Reed Xavier Norman Harper Sorrenson and Zoe Sorrenson for their beautiful transformations of bikes into moving works of creativity

ldquoAll participants received a prize so all had big smiles on their facesrdquo said organizer Brenda Riggs from Pipers Cafeacute ldquoMany parents thanked us for having such a fun event for the smaller childrenrdquo

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A TASTE OF MATARANGI SPONSORS SUPPORT WELCOMEDThe A Taste of Matarangi Mystery Cook Off is the place to be on 4th April As well as being a whole lot of fun there are prizes to be wonIf you think you can cook then all you need to do is find someone to help you cook up a delicious plate of food from our mystery box No special skills required just a bit of imagination and a taste for food mixed with fun and a desire to cook We supply the food and you cook the winning dishWe are looking for six pairs to enter the Cook Off competition Applications are invited from home cooks with no previous commercial kitchen experience you just need to be 18 years or overApply online at httpsformjotformcoATOM2020atom-cook-off or email Hayley-harrishotmailcomATOM organisers have secured a great line up for the 2020 event If you like a variety of music styles then Coachella will certainly have you off your seats and on the dance floor A trio with a difference they play a wide range of music from modern indiefolk to country classics and pop hits to old-school rock and roll These guys bring an energy and unique style that is sure to create the perfect atmosphere for our event and get everyone up dancingThere will be activities for the whole family not just for

those who look forward to tasting wine sampling delicious food and listening to great music These include the Helicopter Simulator Event Fun bouncy castles and ride on activities colourful clowns face painting airbrush tattoos for the courageous raffles auctions and a charity bucket drop to support Kuaotunu Search and Rescue Coromandel Rescue Helicopter and other charities which we donate to depending on funds availableReminderIf you havenrsquot bought your tickets then be in to lsquoWin Ticketsrsquo Go to our Facebook page in the month of January Like and share our page and tag two people you want to bring The winner will receive the choice of two adult tickets or one family ticket to the festival on 4th April Winners will be notified on 1st FebruaryNeed to know more information on the festival Check the terms and conditions page on the website or pick up a copy from Richardsons in MatarangiBuy your tickets now at wwwatasteofmatarangiconz or at Richardsons Real Estate in Matarangi $20 adult $40 family $5 child and under 5yrs freeThanks to our Gold Sponsors - All About Whitianga Creative Fuel Web design and Coromandel More FM

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THE BIG DIGAnother crowd favourite during the Matarangi Summer

Festival is the Big Dig arranged and sponsored by Richardsons Real Estate of Matarangi Held on December 28th hundreds of children from the tiniest of tots through to the tallest of tweens showed up and began excavating

furiously in the sand using just their hands to find ice block sticks which they could trade in for a prize Such was the

frenetic pace of busy kids on a giant beach treasure hunt you could get tired just watching them

Top The calm before the storm Keith from Richardsons explaining the rules of the Big Dig

Bottom The fast and the furious were flaying the sand around with great gusto

8

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A windy Saturday may have kept playing numbers lower than 2019 but this yearrsquos Matarangi Summer Tennis Doubles Tournament made up for it with high quality tennis that was appreciated by those spectators who came down to the Sands Crescent Courts

The winner of the Men Doubles were father and son team from Tauranga Tim and Aiden Dunn who beat last yearrsquos runners up brothers Tim and Nick Burnie In the mixed doubles event Gavin Donald and Kelly Drew defeated Warkworth couple Robert Blair and partner Annette

ldquoAlong with Monet Johnson of You Travel Whitianga who was the main sponsor Irsquod also like to

thank Pip Perry from Ray White for the spot prizes and Matarangi 4 Square for the sausage sizzlerdquo said event organizer Chris lsquoCJrsquo Palmer ldquoWhat was great about this year was that all players came away with a prizerdquo

Chris said the tournament is evolving and would look to tweak the playing programme a little further for 2021 He looks forward to it getting better every year

Top Tim and Aiden Dunn with Pip Perry (L) and CJ Palmer (R)

Bottom Mixed Doubles Champs Gavin Donald and Kelly Drew with Pip and CJ

MAREE TAYLORMarriage CelebrantTogether we can design a ceremony to remembera reflection of you both

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Interior and Exterior | Matarangi

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HAVE A GO GOLF DAYEver thought it would be great to play golf but not

sure how to go about the basics

Now is your chance as The Dunes welcomes every non golfer in the area to join some of their senior

members for a Have A Go Day

On Sunday February 9 from 930am to 1130am new golfers can learn the basics of golf - how to

stand swing and hit that little white pill

And its free Clubs balls and tees - along with some instruction - are all free

All you have to do is check in at the clubhouse at 915am with a sunhat sunscreen trainers and a

happy disposition We will do the rest

For more information phone Simon at The Dunes 8665394 If you are keen on playing please phone

Simon so as he can have an idea on playing numbers on the day

TWILIGHT GOLFTwilight golf starts again at The Dunes on February

2

Anyone with a handicap can play with tee off between 3pm and 330pm The cost is $5 for the

haggle

Just turn up at the clubhouse and make up a four or we will connect you with other players for a fun

afternoon of nine hole golf

And after golf the bar will be open and Epica pizza oven will be fired up and cooking your dinner

You donrsquot even have to be a member of The Dunes (but you do need a handicap)

Twilight golf will run until the end of Daylight Saving April 5

Matarangi Tennis Doubles Tournament

9

A FABULOUS DAY OF FOOD WINE amp MUSIC BY THE BEACH

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4 APRIL 2020

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Understanding the importance of memories

A funeral is a special day Itrsquos a chance to celebrate the importance of a life

to share memories of the good times the funny moments and the difference your loved one has made

Cardboard Cup

2020

A good turnout of spectators expecting a few capsizes However this year all boats stayed afloat

Lewis with his boat Ginger Beer

This young competitor preparing to launch (Photo credit Richardsons)

Cardboard Cup entries under starters orders of ldquoCommodorerdquo Keith Goodall

The 2020 regatta saw more creative wonders built of

cardboard and duct tape Sponsored and organized again by the good

crew at Richardsons Real Estate the annual Cardboard Cup was another

watersports classic

11

Opito Sands Subdivision offers 40 prime beachside sections ranging from absolute beach front torear elevated sites and priced to meet most budgets in stunning Opito Bay Coromandel

8 kilometres of a crescent shaped bay renowned for its beauty ndash golden sand sheltered and safe coastalenvironment snorkelling photography exploring and many other coastal living activitiesThe calm clear waters are also perfect for diving or fishing

The importance of preserving the natural environment has been the goal in the development of this subdivisionThis includes sanctuaries for native bird life conversion of farmland to native planting and protection ofsand dunes with natural dune vegetation including boardwalks for access to the beach

The development of the subdivision at 68 Skippers Road is now complete with titles due February 2020

Half the sections are already sold secure your slice of paradise nowContact Ross Christensen on 0204 051 0527 for an exclusive viewing

Open ChristmasndashNew Year holidayssee opitosandsconz for dates

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Light Through The Trees

Micheal D Smither CNZM19th December 2019 ndash 1st Feb 2020

Meet the Artist - Thursdays throughout January 2pm to 230

13

26 Albert Street Whitianga I P 07 866 4927 I breadandbutterconz

TUESDAY 7 JANUARY - WEDNESDAY 15 JANUARY 2020

Meet the Artist - Saturday 11th January 12nn-2pm

(AKA NEW BLOOD POP)

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60 Albert St Whitianga 545 Pollen St Thames

Ph 07-866 5701 Ph 07-868 9600

Astronomy Tours

Night or Daytime Tours available

Bread amp Breakfast

Accommodation available

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THE CALL CAME AND THE PEOPLE ANSWEREDContinued from front pageScientists from Massey University arrived down from Auckland to take samples and measurements to assist them in future whale stranding research Local iwi and DOC coordinated the burial of the four whales which did not survive the beaching ordealAlso in 2020 the cultural side of dealing with the tikanga of deceased whales is more prominent than in those days Ngati Huarere played an important cultural role during the stranding There was mihi and karakia to give thanks for the lives of the whales who were deceased and for the safe return of the living to the sealdquoIt was an emotional experience for all concerned Being involved with the spiritual aspect of the day and the respect shown to our taonga of the sea by all who attended was amazing and appreciatedrdquo said Ngati Huarere spokesperson Wanda Brljevich

ldquoMaramataka have been used for centuries for recording and informing environmental conditions and activities Whales play a significant role in Maori history and tikanga and are considered a symbol of abundance richness and strength Ngati Huarere give thanks to everyone who was involved at all levels for the part they played in the rescue and safe release of the whales and also the tautoko of Ngati Hei and Ngati WhanaungardquoDeputy Fire Chief Bob Segetin says one of the many touching things that has happened since the stranding is the thanks that the community have given those who went down and helped The Matarangi Rural Fire Force had sixteen members directly involved and he is amazed by the number of people dropping into the station to give his team thanks for what they did on the dayldquoOne special thank you that stands out was when two small girls who were down here on holiday painted shells

and raised $1730 Instead of going and buying sweets as most 7 or 8 year olds would do they came down to the station with their grandmother and donated their money to the fire station as a thank you for the work our team did on the day We were very touched by thatrdquoIt was a special and unforgettable experience for all those involved Matarangi home owner Anni Docking summed the day up perfectly ldquoI had the privilege of helping to re-float seven pilot whales stranded on the Matarangi Spit Sadly we lost four whales including a baby But what a fantastic response from the community Even young children with their small sandcastle buckets helped willingly alongside the bigger people with their paint buckets gardening cans containers of all colours amp shapes as we set up human chains to ferry buckets keeping each of the whales wet and comfortable while we waited for high tide Once in the water the whales still needed support to stop rolling before they recovered sufficiently so those with wetsuits jumped in to help We finally managed to send them offshore herding them up the estuary and away over the bar All the teams did an awesome job DOC Matarangi Rural Fire Force Project Jonah and every single volunteer who answered the call pitching in without hesitationrdquo said AnniThe successful recovery of some of the pilot whales has led to more people seeking to get involved in volunteering for future whale stranding recovery events Project Jonah are running on March 15 a one day marine mammal medic course It costs $120 ($85 for students with valid ID) and once trained youll be added to the Project Jonah national callout list That means that when a stranding occurs your lifesaving skills can be called uponIf people see any stranded whales please contact DOCs 24-hour number 0800 DOC HOT (0800 362 468)Featured A crowd of well over a thousand people came down to the spit to assist in the recovery or to watch

Human chains were formed to pass buckets of water to keep the whales alive whilst stranded

Locals and holidaymakers plus the crew from Project Jonah local FENZ personnel and DOC rangers worked tirelessly throughout the day trying to keep the whales

alive (Photo Credit Ian Patrick)

A huge thanks to all those who worked for hours to get the stranded whales back into the harbor and

safely out to sea (Photo Credit Ian Patrick)

15

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Richardsons Real Estate your local team of professionals selling Beachfront Bachs Bush Blocks and everything between

Free Marketing packages No obligation appraisals Friendly professional local

Contact the team today

07 866 0322 wwwrichardsonsconz matarangirichardsonsconz

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WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THE MBPOur local Fire Chief Stu Arnold is on holiday in Canada at present and sent through this picture that his son Scott took of Nerrisa Stu and MaryAnn at the beautiful alpine

resort of Banff

We love receiving your lsquoWhere in the World is the Matarangi Beach Paperrsquo photos

Please email your photos with a caption to the editor contactmatarangibeachpaper

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On the afternoon of Sunday January 5th this photo of the winners of the Beach Tennis event showed how amazing the sky was due to the smoke from

the Australian bush fires (Credit Nic Burnie)

The wharf was packed with young anglers for the Kids Fishing Contest sponsored by The JetSki

Fishing Show

Pete Murphy and Phil Morton last week testing their new prototype Matarangi Rescue boat

Fishing club weigh master Harry Karl hard at work during the 2nd January Fishing Contest

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The Matarangi Mile organised by the Matarangi Beach Paper was held on Sunday January 5th in quite windy and unforgiving conditions Like the inaugural event last year the course was a measured mile from the Village Green to the Ocean Close entrance of the beach and return

The Ladies Open was so close Ruby Farquhar and Zara Pomfret both recorded 636 but Ruby was just in front Hayley Dawbin came third in a time 651

In the Menrsquos Open Harry Ewing smashed the field with a time 519 2nd was Chad Gordon in 544 and 3rd was Thomas Duffy in 554 Harryrsquos time is the new course record Last year Max Brady won in 548 Also to win prizes were Finn Molloy and Liv Gordon as the youngest boy and girl The Golden Oldie prize went to Tim Kershaw

Prizes were generously donated by the Eden Clinic Whitianga Stirling Sports Whitianga Pip Perry from Ray White and the Matarangi Beach Paper Thanks to Harry and Sue Karl for timekeeping and recording John Skelton for course marshalling and Pip Perry for looking after the event tent The MBP would also like to thank to all of the participants and supporters who turned up for the event

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The Matarangi Mile

Top The first three men went under 6 minutesBottom The ladiesrsquo open saw a sprint finish to the line

18

THE FISHING REPORTThere have been some reasonable snapper around the 3 kilo mark being caught in the puddle at around 30 metres over the last few weeks Orcarsquos have been seen in the area also a school of small dolphins are frequenting the puddle indicating there is fish aroundThe Whangapoua bar doesnrsquot have a major channel at the moment Also be aware that the sand has drifted well into the harbour Updated photos of the bar courtesy of Mark and Shirvani at MATARANGI REALTY can be viewed at Matarangi Realty Matarangi 4 Square the Fire Station and at the boat ramp notice board If anyone requires information regarding how to read the bar evaluating the break and how to cross the bar safely please contact the Boat and Fishing Club on 0212690058 and they will endeavour to

take you out and explain any queriesThe Kids fishing competition was held recently at the Matarangi wharf on the 30th December This competition was open to all children up to the ages of 12 years and they did well in the windy conditions This popular event is sponsored by Kurt Davis and his The Jet Ski Fishing Show and the prizes on offer were once again amazing The girls caught more fish than the boysThe Annual Matarangi January 2nd fishing competition was held again and though the windy weather kept numbers down it was still a great event Thanks to the generosity of the following sponsors Matarangi Beach Realty Matarangi Four Square Puku and Kerrersquos Liquor Store The Moss Family Ray White Realty Blue Lewis Wayne Vegar and Hurdleyrsquos Office Furniture

THE RESULTS WERE Heaviest John Dorie Mark Smallwood 1920 kg2nd heaviest John Dorie Kirk Davis 1512 kgHeaviest Kahawai Callum Bradley 2822 kg2nd heaviest Kahawai Steve Clay 2662 kg3rd heaviest Kahawai Steve Clay 2400 kgMystery weight Snapper Andrew Buss 1470 kgHeaviest Kingfish Kirk Davis 7025 kgHeaviest Snapper Mark Fisken 5994 kg2nd heaviest Snapper Callum Bradley 4746 kg3rd heaviest Snapper Gavin Alden 2430 kgWith the increased number of dwellings in Matarangi the boat ramp will be put under pressure this summer There are 3 ramps and with a little patience the system works When you arrive at the ramp please have your boat ready to be launched with the bung in and all gear aboard There is nothing more frustrating to the people waiting to launch than the ramp being blocked by someone not fully prepared Courtesy is contagious

Top left Callum Bradley with Pete MurphyTop right Kirk Davis from the Jetski TV Fishing Show hosted a fun event for the childrenBottom right Gavin Alden with Steve Moss and wee baby Billy

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lsquoDan the Manrsquo was back in town with his wines from Mills Reef for the Wine Clubrsquos Christmas celebration About 60 folk attended the fun filled evening of delicious food and nice wine As Dan said this was not just a celebration of wine but a celebration of communityMills Reef is a winery near Tauranga and is one of the vineyards chosen for the A Taste of Matarangi Festival The evening was largely about show casing their Elspeth range of wines but we did start off the evening with a celebratory Non Vintage Bubbles (A Methode Traditionale) and we did try their Reserve Rose and Reserve Pinot Noir during the evening tooThe Mills Reef Elspeth represents their top tier of wines produced from their own vineyards in the Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay The range is limited to Chardonnay Syrah and Bordeaux style reds The Elspeth tier is named in honour and memory of the winemakerrsquos Grandmother Elspeth PrestonFor the evening Sharon and Darren from Four Square Matarangi provided some delicious platters and Bob Segetin provided some lovely smoked fish Xmas Ham and Buns were also on offer beautifully cooked by our master chef Rosie A choice of glazed ham was given Cointreau and Orange or Brandy and Mustard Both were sublime This was expertly carved once again by our master carver SteveThese wines are all available at Puku and KerrersquosFeatured Master Chef Rosie Jakicevich and Master Carver Steve Threadgold at the Xmas Wine Club

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RINGS BEACH TO MATARANGI SWIMA record 69 swimmers completed the 15th running of the Rings Beach to Matarangi ocean swim on January 3rd

Though there were slightly choppy conditions the lack of a swell made the time fast with Christiaan Maarhuis coming home in just 1430 just metres ahead of Jamie Robins and Tom Moulder

The first woman home was junior category competitor Danielle Curtlett in 1626 with Beth Harford and Sarah Brooks following behind her in another close race

Top Some entered the water in wetsuits while some other brave souls swam in just shorts and bikinis Thankfully no budgie smugglers

Bottom Steve Threadgold greeted at the finish line by his granddaughter following his ldquofirst competitive swim in decadesrdquo

Puku amp KerresWine Club

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STARGAZERS SIGHTSwith Alastair Brickell of Stargazers Tours amp BnB

Venus continues to be unmistakable in the western twilight sky as the ldquoevening starrdquo and appears higher and higher after sunset this month as it moves further away from the Sun from our point of view It will be furthest away and thus highest at the end of March In June it will be on the other side of the Sun and will then be our ldquomorning starrdquo Jupiter is very low in the eastern pre-dawn sky as is Mars and also Saturn which is too close to the Sun to be easily visible We will be able to see Jupiter being briefly covered up by the Moon on the 23rd

Orion with ldquothe Potrdquo is unmistakable in the eastern evening sky along with Sirius and Canopus the two brightest stars Alpha Centauri the third brightest is low on the southern horizon in the evening Of these three only Sirius the brightest is visible to observers in the Northern Hemisphere so we are very lucky here We also get a great view of the Pleiades the Seven Sisters or Matariki in our summer nights towards the northeast This very distinctive young star cluster is known as Subaru to the Japanese and can be seen on the logo of their car of the same name This Milky Way is visible late in the evening but is quite faint as we are now only seeing its outside edge

January 17 ndash The pre-dawn eastern sky will have bright Jupiter on the horizon with Mars and the red giant star Antares just above it Antares means ldquorival of Marsrdquo and it will be interesting to compare their colours and brightness When Mars is close to us it can be almost as bright as Antares and thus its rival

January 21 ndash The crescent Moon now joins the morning show and almost forms a line with Mars and Antares above it and to the right

January 22 ndash The early morning Moon is now about half way between Mars and Jupiter which is low on the horizon Tomorrow it will move across Jupiter

January 23 ndash Observers with powerful binoculars or a telescope will be able to see an unusual sight during the daytime with the Moon covering or ldquooccultingrdquo Jupiter The biggest planet will disappear behind the Moon at 430pm and reappear on the other side at 531pm Great care must be taken to never look at the Sun which will be quite near the Moon today with either binoculars or a telescope as instant blindness can result

January 26 ndash The western twilight sky will show a very thin crescent Moon with faint Mercury just below it to the left

January 27 ndash The thin crescent Moon now lies about half way between faint Mercury and brilliant Venus in the evening twilight

January 28 ndash The crescent Moon now sits right next to brilliant Venus

January 29 ndash The Moon has now moved above Venus on its 28 day trek around the Earth

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Festive Fun on the Harbour

The Big Yellow Duck made another appearance on Whangapoua Harbour this Christmas courtesy of the

crew at Peninsula Pests and NZ Rangehoods

Also on Whangapoua Harbour this festive season was Santarsquos water sleigh which was built by Howard Smith

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BEACH magazine

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BEACH magazine

puzzle corner ------

Our Monthly Puzzle created by David Key

with Sharon ClayHere we are in 2020 so Happy New Year to you all and wishing you all a bug free 2020

As I write a few have reared their heads again especially with the heat ndash ants of course bed bugs (as people come back from their overseas travels) but this time wersquore talking about fleas

Several species are found on a range of warm-blooded hosts including humans (eg the cat flea the dog flea the bird flea and the northern rat flea) Adult fleas are found on the hosts themselves whereas the larvae and pupae live in places like the burrows or nests of hosts When fleas have not fed for some time they are likely to change their choice of host and this may involve having a human blood meal While the human flea is rare in New Zealand cat and bird fleas are very common

There are few things you can do to remove them eg keeping up with animal flea treatment ensure their bedding clean is kept clean at all times vacuum carpets and furnishings especially pets areas regularly but remember to remove the dust bag and clean it before the next use Spraying or bombing the house will help to remove them

Remember fleas can live more than 100 days On average they live two to three months Female fleas cannot lay eggs until after their first blood meal and begin to lay eggs within 36-48 hours after that meal

Trivia 2020 - Adult fleas can jump distances up to 200 times their body length this is the equivalent of an adult human jumping 400 metres

Stephen amp Sharon Clay Peninsula Pest Services Ltd

R N D E L A O M C

C O M R D N A E L

L E A M C O R D N

D A C L M R E N O

O L R N A E M C D

E M N C O D L A R

A R E D N L C O M

M D L O E C N R A

N C O A R M D L E

DECEMBERrsquoS SUDOKU SOLUTIONThe first sale of the day was herbal soap made by a crafter whose name did not begin with a DThis like the wand was not the cheapest item of the first five items sold that dayA laser cut gift was sold for $20 which was not created by one of the girls and was cheaper than Marys itemThe fifth sale of the day was for the amount of $40 it was something the girl that created it was very proud ofDawns product sold 2nd and like Annettes was not one of the two most expensive itemsDerek made elaborate Macrame products but one of these was not one of the first three products sold

22

Regular Events

MONDAYSMen on Mats (Pilates for Blokes) 8-9am Ph Christiane 0273122584

Matarangi Ladies Pilates 9-10am Ph Christiane 0273122584

Kuaotunu Craft amp Social Club 1-4pm Ph Lia 866 2054

Kuaotunu Library 1-4pm Ph Maxine 027 293 0369

Mens 9 Hole Golfers tee off 1030am The Dunes

Contract Bridge 7pm St Johnrsquos rooms Tiki Rd Coro Town Info ph Colin 866 5428

Yoga 7am Vinyasa Kuaotunu Hall Ph 021 08 100 125

Ladies ldquoAllsorts Excerciserdquo Class beginning June 10th at the fire station 1015 - till 1115 ( after Ladies Pilates) - duration 1hr Phone Christiane 0273122584

Books and Banter Club First Monday of the month - 7 to 9 pm Bring a book you have enjoyed to share and swap Coffee and tea and BYO wine Phone Cora on 0212226707 if you wish to attend and for venue details Numbers are limited

Kuaotunu Library Open 247 when you become a member Contact Maxine 07 866 4341 or 027 293 0369

TUESDAYSMenrsquos Coffee Morning (1st Tues of every Month ndash 7th March) 10am Pipers Cafeacute

Ladies Golf 9 and 18 golfers Tee off at 10am The Dunes

Matarangi Craft Group 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month 7-9pm Meet at the Matarangi Fire Station Contact Lesley 07 866 0788

KAMAG meeting 530pm every 2nd Tuesday of the month Kuaotunu Hall All welcome

Hatha Yoga 10 - 1130 am

WEDNESDAYSKuaotunu Steiner Play Group 930-1130am Ph Ina 866 2841

Menrsquos Golf Tee off 10am Meet The Dunes just before tee off

Womenrsquos Coffee Morning (1st Wed of every month) 10am Pipers Cafeacute All welcome

YOGA 7am Vinyasa Kuaotunu Hall Ph 021 08 100 125

ICONZ for boys The Adventure begins hereAnchor - Year 1-3 (5-7 year old) Adventure - Year 4-6 (8-10 year old) STARTING TERM 2 Extreme - Year 7-9 (11-13 year old) Held on Wednesday evenings Kuaotunu Hall from 530pm - 7pm Any inquiries please contact Robyn 020 409 39674 or email robynbalfour2hotmailcom

Kuaotunu ICONZ for Girlz Growing Girls for Good Held at the Kuaotunu Hall Wednesdays at 4pm-530pm (during the school term) For Girls aged 8-13 years old For more information please contact Robyn 020 409 39674 or email robynbalfour2hotmailcom

THURSDAYSLadies 18 Hole Golfers tee off 930 am The Dunes

Mens 9 Hole Golfers tee off 1030 am The Dunes

Ladies Golf 9 and 18 golfers Tee off at 10am The Dunes

Ladies Keep Fit 9-10am Matarangi Fire Station All Welcome Phone Barbara 866 2687

Matarangi Craft Group meets every Thursday at 1030am the Matarangi Fire Station Info Linda Segetin at 866 5653

Hatha Yoga 9 - 1030 am

Kuaotunu Steiner Playgroup ndash the contact to Kindergarten 07 8660094 and the time from 9 am to 1130 am

TUES THURS amp SATRings Beach Wetland Volunteer days 830-1230 Ph 866 5338

SATURDAYSHatha Yoga 3rd Age 9-1030am (For over 60 yr olds andor for people with limited mobility)

SUNDAYSMatarangi Markets start Labour Weekend

Upcoming Events

THAMES WINGS AND WHEELSSat 25 Jan 2020 1000amThames Airfield

LEADFOOT FESTIVALSat 08 Feb 2020 - Sun 09 Feb 2020Leadfoot Ranch Hahei

MERCURY BAY ART ESCAPESat 07 Mar 2020 - Sun 08 Mar 2020 Tairua to Kuaotunu

A TASTE OF MATARANGISat 04 Apr 2020

Village Green Matarangi

Classifieds Notices

EXCEPTIONAL SECTION 4 SALEWhangapoua Beach Coromandel Elevated + All Day Sun + Sea Views + Private Access +

Concrete Driveway + 46 acres + Native Bush + Three Building Platforms for a dwelling boat shed or heli pad + 5 mins to Boat Ramp + Spray Free + Beehives + Walking Distance to Beach Viewings recommended $1200000 Further info inspection and market analysis contact Lance Adams +64 27 2566 229

Lvadams39gmailcom

MAH JONG GROUPAnyone interested in a Mah Jong group in Matarangi please contact Sheila 021 1858567

FREEhellip Classified adverts are FREE for the publicEmail details to contactmatarangibeachpapercom | Deadline is the last Friday of the month

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JANUARY 2020 TIDES WHITIANGA

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126 Kelly Jade AvenueOptions are endless for this 714sqm section surrounded by quality homes You have the ease of the golf course behind you and the reserve in front offering harbour views Call now to secure for summer For Sale $280000 ID 2200597

Section in Kelly Jade

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bull Generous sunny decks elevated views across the Harbour bull Picturesque views of the sleeping giant

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3 2 2 116 TI KOUKA CRESCENT | MATARANGI

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33 Kaipapaka Row Te Rerenga (View from site)

105 Mahoe Place Matarangi (View from site)

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Wishing You All

A Happy New Year At The Beach

BRING THE BOAT $585000

220 Matarangi Drive MatarangiAfter years of family holidays itrsquos time for a new adventure and this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom property is ready for new owners Located in the popular established part of Matarangi this property is ideal for holidaymakers or permanent living Features include the main bedroom with ensuite guest bathroom with separate shower and bath separate laundry open plan living that fl ows out to a covered deck Kent style fi replace for the winter months and a very large high stud garage for the boat plus extra storage As an added bonus there is a caravan and utility connected by a covered patio area that provides a private space for entertainment and a 3rd bathroom for guests Fully fenced back yard which includes a separate fenced area for the family dog Enjoy the convenience of the reserve across the road and start creating your Matarangi memories Call the team at Richardsons to view

Ref RM014 For details callKayla Clarke 022 509 1368wwwrichardsonsconz

3 3 Land Size 551m22+

Page 5: YourLOCAL EVERYDAY · So to save the whale, the then DOC Ranger Rob Chappell got hold of Harold Abrahamson who used his digger to load the whale onto a truck taking it over the Whangapoua

5

The Matarangi Santa ParadeMagnificent Matarangi turned out in full force for the 2019 Christmas Parade sponsored by Puku and Kerrersquos Liquor Store Best float was awarded to Four

Square Matarangi Prizes also for Christine White for driving Santa and Judy and Ivan Nobilo and grandsons for a great effort Thanks to the Kuaotunu and

Matarangi Fire Brigades who volunteered their time

Top left Four Square Matarangi won best Santa float

Top right Santa was very popular on the day making kids big and small very happy

Bottom right Our littlest Santa Parade float was the cutest float

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Services Ltd

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10 ARTISTS READY FOR ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND EXHIBITION

Visitors and locals wanting a break from the sun sand and surf should call in to the historic Kuaotunu Hall over Anniversary weekend to view the annual 10 Artists exhibitionA creative collective who live and work in northern Mercury Bay and have been exhibiting in Kuaotunu since 2017 10 Artists work in diverse art mediums such as sculpture painting drawing wood work paper engineering photography harakeke weaving and mixed media

Some members exhibit more widely for example with the Mercury Bay Art Escape and Coromandel Open Studios This year features a new member of the collective and a guest artist from the Bay of PlentyNew member Peter Matai Johnston held his first exhibition as part of NgArti supporting a visiting exhibition of Maori artists in Whitianga in OctoberTitled ldquoSwapped My Land for Blanketsrdquo Peterrsquos work was a contemporary commentary on historical events in Aotearoa For 10 Artists Peter will be exploring an ldquooffhand commentary on influential issuesrdquo again working with a variety of mediums such as textiles photography and screen printing After 10 Artists Peter will be involved with the Mercury Bay Art EscapeGuest artist Estelle Withy has been weaving harakeke for about eight years Growing up in the Eastern Bay of Plenty she was surrounded by

Maori culture and developed a strong connection with raranga (weaving) She has just completed her degree in Maunga Kura Toi at Te Wananga o Aotearoa in RotoruaHer aim is to bring ancient techniques to a wider audience and elevate the understanding of her mahi toi (art works)ldquoFor me raranga has become a way of life itrsquos a meaningful connection with the land of Aotearoa and a journey into understanding traditional Maori arts tikanga and historyrdquoThe 10 Artists opening is on Friday January 24 at 7pm and the exhibition runs from 10am to 8pm on both Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 and from 10am to 2pm on Monday 27 Entry is free and the art works are for sale ndash you are likely to meet a couple of the artists as members of the collective take turns running the exhibitionFeatured Colin Verner of the 10 Artists Collective

6

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THE GREAT SAND CASTLE CLASSICOrganisers Mark and Shirvani Hall from Beach Realty were a little nervous about the weather conditions for this yearrsquos Sand Castle competition with the bad weather that was heading Matarangi way but it held out enough for the competition to go ahead

The Sandcastle Competition is becoming a Matarangi summer classic and once again drew in a large number of artistic teams and supports on to the beach

The rules are that each of the competitors have only 2 hours to sculpt their sand masterpieces As always the judges found their task very difficult with well over 70 high quality entries but the overall winner was a sculpture called lsquoPukekorsquo by entry 22 The Pukeko Legends lsquoThe Hedgehogsrsquo by entry 35 Team Hollows was in 2nd Place and lsquoGary The Elephantrsquo by entry 7 Team Scourts was 3rd

PIPERS BIKE DECORATING CONTESTEvery year Piperrsquos Cafeacute puts on the Pipers Bike Decorating Contest as an event specially tailored for our youngest holidaymakers at Matarangi

This year the judges picked four winners on the day because they were so creative

Congratulations to Ashley Reed Xavier Norman Harper Sorrenson and Zoe Sorrenson for their beautiful transformations of bikes into moving works of creativity

ldquoAll participants received a prize so all had big smiles on their facesrdquo said organizer Brenda Riggs from Pipers Cafeacute ldquoMany parents thanked us for having such a fun event for the smaller childrenrdquo

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A TASTE OF MATARANGI SPONSORS SUPPORT WELCOMEDThe A Taste of Matarangi Mystery Cook Off is the place to be on 4th April As well as being a whole lot of fun there are prizes to be wonIf you think you can cook then all you need to do is find someone to help you cook up a delicious plate of food from our mystery box No special skills required just a bit of imagination and a taste for food mixed with fun and a desire to cook We supply the food and you cook the winning dishWe are looking for six pairs to enter the Cook Off competition Applications are invited from home cooks with no previous commercial kitchen experience you just need to be 18 years or overApply online at httpsformjotformcoATOM2020atom-cook-off or email Hayley-harrishotmailcomATOM organisers have secured a great line up for the 2020 event If you like a variety of music styles then Coachella will certainly have you off your seats and on the dance floor A trio with a difference they play a wide range of music from modern indiefolk to country classics and pop hits to old-school rock and roll These guys bring an energy and unique style that is sure to create the perfect atmosphere for our event and get everyone up dancingThere will be activities for the whole family not just for

those who look forward to tasting wine sampling delicious food and listening to great music These include the Helicopter Simulator Event Fun bouncy castles and ride on activities colourful clowns face painting airbrush tattoos for the courageous raffles auctions and a charity bucket drop to support Kuaotunu Search and Rescue Coromandel Rescue Helicopter and other charities which we donate to depending on funds availableReminderIf you havenrsquot bought your tickets then be in to lsquoWin Ticketsrsquo Go to our Facebook page in the month of January Like and share our page and tag two people you want to bring The winner will receive the choice of two adult tickets or one family ticket to the festival on 4th April Winners will be notified on 1st FebruaryNeed to know more information on the festival Check the terms and conditions page on the website or pick up a copy from Richardsons in MatarangiBuy your tickets now at wwwatasteofmatarangiconz or at Richardsons Real Estate in Matarangi $20 adult $40 family $5 child and under 5yrs freeThanks to our Gold Sponsors - All About Whitianga Creative Fuel Web design and Coromandel More FM

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THE BIG DIGAnother crowd favourite during the Matarangi Summer

Festival is the Big Dig arranged and sponsored by Richardsons Real Estate of Matarangi Held on December 28th hundreds of children from the tiniest of tots through to the tallest of tweens showed up and began excavating

furiously in the sand using just their hands to find ice block sticks which they could trade in for a prize Such was the

frenetic pace of busy kids on a giant beach treasure hunt you could get tired just watching them

Top The calm before the storm Keith from Richardsons explaining the rules of the Big Dig

Bottom The fast and the furious were flaying the sand around with great gusto

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A windy Saturday may have kept playing numbers lower than 2019 but this yearrsquos Matarangi Summer Tennis Doubles Tournament made up for it with high quality tennis that was appreciated by those spectators who came down to the Sands Crescent Courts

The winner of the Men Doubles were father and son team from Tauranga Tim and Aiden Dunn who beat last yearrsquos runners up brothers Tim and Nick Burnie In the mixed doubles event Gavin Donald and Kelly Drew defeated Warkworth couple Robert Blair and partner Annette

ldquoAlong with Monet Johnson of You Travel Whitianga who was the main sponsor Irsquod also like to

thank Pip Perry from Ray White for the spot prizes and Matarangi 4 Square for the sausage sizzlerdquo said event organizer Chris lsquoCJrsquo Palmer ldquoWhat was great about this year was that all players came away with a prizerdquo

Chris said the tournament is evolving and would look to tweak the playing programme a little further for 2021 He looks forward to it getting better every year

Top Tim and Aiden Dunn with Pip Perry (L) and CJ Palmer (R)

Bottom Mixed Doubles Champs Gavin Donald and Kelly Drew with Pip and CJ

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HAVE A GO GOLF DAYEver thought it would be great to play golf but not

sure how to go about the basics

Now is your chance as The Dunes welcomes every non golfer in the area to join some of their senior

members for a Have A Go Day

On Sunday February 9 from 930am to 1130am new golfers can learn the basics of golf - how to

stand swing and hit that little white pill

And its free Clubs balls and tees - along with some instruction - are all free

All you have to do is check in at the clubhouse at 915am with a sunhat sunscreen trainers and a

happy disposition We will do the rest

For more information phone Simon at The Dunes 8665394 If you are keen on playing please phone

Simon so as he can have an idea on playing numbers on the day

TWILIGHT GOLFTwilight golf starts again at The Dunes on February

2

Anyone with a handicap can play with tee off between 3pm and 330pm The cost is $5 for the

haggle

Just turn up at the clubhouse and make up a four or we will connect you with other players for a fun

afternoon of nine hole golf

And after golf the bar will be open and Epica pizza oven will be fired up and cooking your dinner

You donrsquot even have to be a member of The Dunes (but you do need a handicap)

Twilight golf will run until the end of Daylight Saving April 5

Matarangi Tennis Doubles Tournament

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A FABULOUS DAY OF FOOD WINE amp MUSIC BY THE BEACH

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Understanding the importance of memories

A funeral is a special day Itrsquos a chance to celebrate the importance of a life

to share memories of the good times the funny moments and the difference your loved one has made

Cardboard Cup

2020

A good turnout of spectators expecting a few capsizes However this year all boats stayed afloat

Lewis with his boat Ginger Beer

This young competitor preparing to launch (Photo credit Richardsons)

Cardboard Cup entries under starters orders of ldquoCommodorerdquo Keith Goodall

The 2020 regatta saw more creative wonders built of

cardboard and duct tape Sponsored and organized again by the good

crew at Richardsons Real Estate the annual Cardboard Cup was another

watersports classic

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Opito Sands Subdivision offers 40 prime beachside sections ranging from absolute beach front torear elevated sites and priced to meet most budgets in stunning Opito Bay Coromandel

8 kilometres of a crescent shaped bay renowned for its beauty ndash golden sand sheltered and safe coastalenvironment snorkelling photography exploring and many other coastal living activitiesThe calm clear waters are also perfect for diving or fishing

The importance of preserving the natural environment has been the goal in the development of this subdivisionThis includes sanctuaries for native bird life conversion of farmland to native planting and protection ofsand dunes with natural dune vegetation including boardwalks for access to the beach

The development of the subdivision at 68 Skippers Road is now complete with titles due February 2020

Half the sections are already sold secure your slice of paradise nowContact Ross Christensen on 0204 051 0527 for an exclusive viewing

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THE CALL CAME AND THE PEOPLE ANSWEREDContinued from front pageScientists from Massey University arrived down from Auckland to take samples and measurements to assist them in future whale stranding research Local iwi and DOC coordinated the burial of the four whales which did not survive the beaching ordealAlso in 2020 the cultural side of dealing with the tikanga of deceased whales is more prominent than in those days Ngati Huarere played an important cultural role during the stranding There was mihi and karakia to give thanks for the lives of the whales who were deceased and for the safe return of the living to the sealdquoIt was an emotional experience for all concerned Being involved with the spiritual aspect of the day and the respect shown to our taonga of the sea by all who attended was amazing and appreciatedrdquo said Ngati Huarere spokesperson Wanda Brljevich

ldquoMaramataka have been used for centuries for recording and informing environmental conditions and activities Whales play a significant role in Maori history and tikanga and are considered a symbol of abundance richness and strength Ngati Huarere give thanks to everyone who was involved at all levels for the part they played in the rescue and safe release of the whales and also the tautoko of Ngati Hei and Ngati WhanaungardquoDeputy Fire Chief Bob Segetin says one of the many touching things that has happened since the stranding is the thanks that the community have given those who went down and helped The Matarangi Rural Fire Force had sixteen members directly involved and he is amazed by the number of people dropping into the station to give his team thanks for what they did on the dayldquoOne special thank you that stands out was when two small girls who were down here on holiday painted shells

and raised $1730 Instead of going and buying sweets as most 7 or 8 year olds would do they came down to the station with their grandmother and donated their money to the fire station as a thank you for the work our team did on the day We were very touched by thatrdquoIt was a special and unforgettable experience for all those involved Matarangi home owner Anni Docking summed the day up perfectly ldquoI had the privilege of helping to re-float seven pilot whales stranded on the Matarangi Spit Sadly we lost four whales including a baby But what a fantastic response from the community Even young children with their small sandcastle buckets helped willingly alongside the bigger people with their paint buckets gardening cans containers of all colours amp shapes as we set up human chains to ferry buckets keeping each of the whales wet and comfortable while we waited for high tide Once in the water the whales still needed support to stop rolling before they recovered sufficiently so those with wetsuits jumped in to help We finally managed to send them offshore herding them up the estuary and away over the bar All the teams did an awesome job DOC Matarangi Rural Fire Force Project Jonah and every single volunteer who answered the call pitching in without hesitationrdquo said AnniThe successful recovery of some of the pilot whales has led to more people seeking to get involved in volunteering for future whale stranding recovery events Project Jonah are running on March 15 a one day marine mammal medic course It costs $120 ($85 for students with valid ID) and once trained youll be added to the Project Jonah national callout list That means that when a stranding occurs your lifesaving skills can be called uponIf people see any stranded whales please contact DOCs 24-hour number 0800 DOC HOT (0800 362 468)Featured A crowd of well over a thousand people came down to the spit to assist in the recovery or to watch

Human chains were formed to pass buckets of water to keep the whales alive whilst stranded

Locals and holidaymakers plus the crew from Project Jonah local FENZ personnel and DOC rangers worked tirelessly throughout the day trying to keep the whales

alive (Photo Credit Ian Patrick)

A huge thanks to all those who worked for hours to get the stranded whales back into the harbor and

safely out to sea (Photo Credit Ian Patrick)

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WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THE MBPOur local Fire Chief Stu Arnold is on holiday in Canada at present and sent through this picture that his son Scott took of Nerrisa Stu and MaryAnn at the beautiful alpine

resort of Banff

We love receiving your lsquoWhere in the World is the Matarangi Beach Paperrsquo photos

Please email your photos with a caption to the editor contactmatarangibeachpaper

com

On the afternoon of Sunday January 5th this photo of the winners of the Beach Tennis event showed how amazing the sky was due to the smoke from

the Australian bush fires (Credit Nic Burnie)

The wharf was packed with young anglers for the Kids Fishing Contest sponsored by The JetSki

Fishing Show

Pete Murphy and Phil Morton last week testing their new prototype Matarangi Rescue boat

Fishing club weigh master Harry Karl hard at work during the 2nd January Fishing Contest

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The Matarangi Mile organised by the Matarangi Beach Paper was held on Sunday January 5th in quite windy and unforgiving conditions Like the inaugural event last year the course was a measured mile from the Village Green to the Ocean Close entrance of the beach and return

The Ladies Open was so close Ruby Farquhar and Zara Pomfret both recorded 636 but Ruby was just in front Hayley Dawbin came third in a time 651

In the Menrsquos Open Harry Ewing smashed the field with a time 519 2nd was Chad Gordon in 544 and 3rd was Thomas Duffy in 554 Harryrsquos time is the new course record Last year Max Brady won in 548 Also to win prizes were Finn Molloy and Liv Gordon as the youngest boy and girl The Golden Oldie prize went to Tim Kershaw

Prizes were generously donated by the Eden Clinic Whitianga Stirling Sports Whitianga Pip Perry from Ray White and the Matarangi Beach Paper Thanks to Harry and Sue Karl for timekeeping and recording John Skelton for course marshalling and Pip Perry for looking after the event tent The MBP would also like to thank to all of the participants and supporters who turned up for the event

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For an Enrolment form contact the treasurer David Macdonald at 131 Sands Crescent Matarangi or 07 866 0968

The Matarangi Mile

Top The first three men went under 6 minutesBottom The ladiesrsquo open saw a sprint finish to the line

18

THE FISHING REPORTThere have been some reasonable snapper around the 3 kilo mark being caught in the puddle at around 30 metres over the last few weeks Orcarsquos have been seen in the area also a school of small dolphins are frequenting the puddle indicating there is fish aroundThe Whangapoua bar doesnrsquot have a major channel at the moment Also be aware that the sand has drifted well into the harbour Updated photos of the bar courtesy of Mark and Shirvani at MATARANGI REALTY can be viewed at Matarangi Realty Matarangi 4 Square the Fire Station and at the boat ramp notice board If anyone requires information regarding how to read the bar evaluating the break and how to cross the bar safely please contact the Boat and Fishing Club on 0212690058 and they will endeavour to

take you out and explain any queriesThe Kids fishing competition was held recently at the Matarangi wharf on the 30th December This competition was open to all children up to the ages of 12 years and they did well in the windy conditions This popular event is sponsored by Kurt Davis and his The Jet Ski Fishing Show and the prizes on offer were once again amazing The girls caught more fish than the boysThe Annual Matarangi January 2nd fishing competition was held again and though the windy weather kept numbers down it was still a great event Thanks to the generosity of the following sponsors Matarangi Beach Realty Matarangi Four Square Puku and Kerrersquos Liquor Store The Moss Family Ray White Realty Blue Lewis Wayne Vegar and Hurdleyrsquos Office Furniture

THE RESULTS WERE Heaviest John Dorie Mark Smallwood 1920 kg2nd heaviest John Dorie Kirk Davis 1512 kgHeaviest Kahawai Callum Bradley 2822 kg2nd heaviest Kahawai Steve Clay 2662 kg3rd heaviest Kahawai Steve Clay 2400 kgMystery weight Snapper Andrew Buss 1470 kgHeaviest Kingfish Kirk Davis 7025 kgHeaviest Snapper Mark Fisken 5994 kg2nd heaviest Snapper Callum Bradley 4746 kg3rd heaviest Snapper Gavin Alden 2430 kgWith the increased number of dwellings in Matarangi the boat ramp will be put under pressure this summer There are 3 ramps and with a little patience the system works When you arrive at the ramp please have your boat ready to be launched with the bung in and all gear aboard There is nothing more frustrating to the people waiting to launch than the ramp being blocked by someone not fully prepared Courtesy is contagious

Top left Callum Bradley with Pete MurphyTop right Kirk Davis from the Jetski TV Fishing Show hosted a fun event for the childrenBottom right Gavin Alden with Steve Moss and wee baby Billy

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lsquoDan the Manrsquo was back in town with his wines from Mills Reef for the Wine Clubrsquos Christmas celebration About 60 folk attended the fun filled evening of delicious food and nice wine As Dan said this was not just a celebration of wine but a celebration of communityMills Reef is a winery near Tauranga and is one of the vineyards chosen for the A Taste of Matarangi Festival The evening was largely about show casing their Elspeth range of wines but we did start off the evening with a celebratory Non Vintage Bubbles (A Methode Traditionale) and we did try their Reserve Rose and Reserve Pinot Noir during the evening tooThe Mills Reef Elspeth represents their top tier of wines produced from their own vineyards in the Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay The range is limited to Chardonnay Syrah and Bordeaux style reds The Elspeth tier is named in honour and memory of the winemakerrsquos Grandmother Elspeth PrestonFor the evening Sharon and Darren from Four Square Matarangi provided some delicious platters and Bob Segetin provided some lovely smoked fish Xmas Ham and Buns were also on offer beautifully cooked by our master chef Rosie A choice of glazed ham was given Cointreau and Orange or Brandy and Mustard Both were sublime This was expertly carved once again by our master carver SteveThese wines are all available at Puku and KerrersquosFeatured Master Chef Rosie Jakicevich and Master Carver Steve Threadgold at the Xmas Wine Club

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RINGS BEACH TO MATARANGI SWIMA record 69 swimmers completed the 15th running of the Rings Beach to Matarangi ocean swim on January 3rd

Though there were slightly choppy conditions the lack of a swell made the time fast with Christiaan Maarhuis coming home in just 1430 just metres ahead of Jamie Robins and Tom Moulder

The first woman home was junior category competitor Danielle Curtlett in 1626 with Beth Harford and Sarah Brooks following behind her in another close race

Top Some entered the water in wetsuits while some other brave souls swam in just shorts and bikinis Thankfully no budgie smugglers

Bottom Steve Threadgold greeted at the finish line by his granddaughter following his ldquofirst competitive swim in decadesrdquo

Puku amp KerresWine Club

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STARGAZERS SIGHTSwith Alastair Brickell of Stargazers Tours amp BnB

Venus continues to be unmistakable in the western twilight sky as the ldquoevening starrdquo and appears higher and higher after sunset this month as it moves further away from the Sun from our point of view It will be furthest away and thus highest at the end of March In June it will be on the other side of the Sun and will then be our ldquomorning starrdquo Jupiter is very low in the eastern pre-dawn sky as is Mars and also Saturn which is too close to the Sun to be easily visible We will be able to see Jupiter being briefly covered up by the Moon on the 23rd

Orion with ldquothe Potrdquo is unmistakable in the eastern evening sky along with Sirius and Canopus the two brightest stars Alpha Centauri the third brightest is low on the southern horizon in the evening Of these three only Sirius the brightest is visible to observers in the Northern Hemisphere so we are very lucky here We also get a great view of the Pleiades the Seven Sisters or Matariki in our summer nights towards the northeast This very distinctive young star cluster is known as Subaru to the Japanese and can be seen on the logo of their car of the same name This Milky Way is visible late in the evening but is quite faint as we are now only seeing its outside edge

January 17 ndash The pre-dawn eastern sky will have bright Jupiter on the horizon with Mars and the red giant star Antares just above it Antares means ldquorival of Marsrdquo and it will be interesting to compare their colours and brightness When Mars is close to us it can be almost as bright as Antares and thus its rival

January 21 ndash The crescent Moon now joins the morning show and almost forms a line with Mars and Antares above it and to the right

January 22 ndash The early morning Moon is now about half way between Mars and Jupiter which is low on the horizon Tomorrow it will move across Jupiter

January 23 ndash Observers with powerful binoculars or a telescope will be able to see an unusual sight during the daytime with the Moon covering or ldquooccultingrdquo Jupiter The biggest planet will disappear behind the Moon at 430pm and reappear on the other side at 531pm Great care must be taken to never look at the Sun which will be quite near the Moon today with either binoculars or a telescope as instant blindness can result

January 26 ndash The western twilight sky will show a very thin crescent Moon with faint Mercury just below it to the left

January 27 ndash The thin crescent Moon now lies about half way between faint Mercury and brilliant Venus in the evening twilight

January 28 ndash The crescent Moon now sits right next to brilliant Venus

January 29 ndash The Moon has now moved above Venus on its 28 day trek around the Earth

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Festive Fun on the Harbour

The Big Yellow Duck made another appearance on Whangapoua Harbour this Christmas courtesy of the

crew at Peninsula Pests and NZ Rangehoods

Also on Whangapoua Harbour this festive season was Santarsquos water sleigh which was built by Howard Smith

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BEACH magazine

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BEACH magazine

puzzle corner ------

Our Monthly Puzzle created by David Key

with Sharon ClayHere we are in 2020 so Happy New Year to you all and wishing you all a bug free 2020

As I write a few have reared their heads again especially with the heat ndash ants of course bed bugs (as people come back from their overseas travels) but this time wersquore talking about fleas

Several species are found on a range of warm-blooded hosts including humans (eg the cat flea the dog flea the bird flea and the northern rat flea) Adult fleas are found on the hosts themselves whereas the larvae and pupae live in places like the burrows or nests of hosts When fleas have not fed for some time they are likely to change their choice of host and this may involve having a human blood meal While the human flea is rare in New Zealand cat and bird fleas are very common

There are few things you can do to remove them eg keeping up with animal flea treatment ensure their bedding clean is kept clean at all times vacuum carpets and furnishings especially pets areas regularly but remember to remove the dust bag and clean it before the next use Spraying or bombing the house will help to remove them

Remember fleas can live more than 100 days On average they live two to three months Female fleas cannot lay eggs until after their first blood meal and begin to lay eggs within 36-48 hours after that meal

Trivia 2020 - Adult fleas can jump distances up to 200 times their body length this is the equivalent of an adult human jumping 400 metres

Stephen amp Sharon Clay Peninsula Pest Services Ltd

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A R E D N L C O M

M D L O E C N R A

N C O A R M D L E

DECEMBERrsquoS SUDOKU SOLUTIONThe first sale of the day was herbal soap made by a crafter whose name did not begin with a DThis like the wand was not the cheapest item of the first five items sold that dayA laser cut gift was sold for $20 which was not created by one of the girls and was cheaper than Marys itemThe fifth sale of the day was for the amount of $40 it was something the girl that created it was very proud ofDawns product sold 2nd and like Annettes was not one of the two most expensive itemsDerek made elaborate Macrame products but one of these was not one of the first three products sold

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Regular Events

MONDAYSMen on Mats (Pilates for Blokes) 8-9am Ph Christiane 0273122584

Matarangi Ladies Pilates 9-10am Ph Christiane 0273122584

Kuaotunu Craft amp Social Club 1-4pm Ph Lia 866 2054

Kuaotunu Library 1-4pm Ph Maxine 027 293 0369

Mens 9 Hole Golfers tee off 1030am The Dunes

Contract Bridge 7pm St Johnrsquos rooms Tiki Rd Coro Town Info ph Colin 866 5428

Yoga 7am Vinyasa Kuaotunu Hall Ph 021 08 100 125

Ladies ldquoAllsorts Excerciserdquo Class beginning June 10th at the fire station 1015 - till 1115 ( after Ladies Pilates) - duration 1hr Phone Christiane 0273122584

Books and Banter Club First Monday of the month - 7 to 9 pm Bring a book you have enjoyed to share and swap Coffee and tea and BYO wine Phone Cora on 0212226707 if you wish to attend and for venue details Numbers are limited

Kuaotunu Library Open 247 when you become a member Contact Maxine 07 866 4341 or 027 293 0369

TUESDAYSMenrsquos Coffee Morning (1st Tues of every Month ndash 7th March) 10am Pipers Cafeacute

Ladies Golf 9 and 18 golfers Tee off at 10am The Dunes

Matarangi Craft Group 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month 7-9pm Meet at the Matarangi Fire Station Contact Lesley 07 866 0788

KAMAG meeting 530pm every 2nd Tuesday of the month Kuaotunu Hall All welcome

Hatha Yoga 10 - 1130 am

WEDNESDAYSKuaotunu Steiner Play Group 930-1130am Ph Ina 866 2841

Menrsquos Golf Tee off 10am Meet The Dunes just before tee off

Womenrsquos Coffee Morning (1st Wed of every month) 10am Pipers Cafeacute All welcome

YOGA 7am Vinyasa Kuaotunu Hall Ph 021 08 100 125

ICONZ for boys The Adventure begins hereAnchor - Year 1-3 (5-7 year old) Adventure - Year 4-6 (8-10 year old) STARTING TERM 2 Extreme - Year 7-9 (11-13 year old) Held on Wednesday evenings Kuaotunu Hall from 530pm - 7pm Any inquiries please contact Robyn 020 409 39674 or email robynbalfour2hotmailcom

Kuaotunu ICONZ for Girlz Growing Girls for Good Held at the Kuaotunu Hall Wednesdays at 4pm-530pm (during the school term) For Girls aged 8-13 years old For more information please contact Robyn 020 409 39674 or email robynbalfour2hotmailcom

THURSDAYSLadies 18 Hole Golfers tee off 930 am The Dunes

Mens 9 Hole Golfers tee off 1030 am The Dunes

Ladies Golf 9 and 18 golfers Tee off at 10am The Dunes

Ladies Keep Fit 9-10am Matarangi Fire Station All Welcome Phone Barbara 866 2687

Matarangi Craft Group meets every Thursday at 1030am the Matarangi Fire Station Info Linda Segetin at 866 5653

Hatha Yoga 9 - 1030 am

Kuaotunu Steiner Playgroup ndash the contact to Kindergarten 07 8660094 and the time from 9 am to 1130 am

TUES THURS amp SATRings Beach Wetland Volunteer days 830-1230 Ph 866 5338

SATURDAYSHatha Yoga 3rd Age 9-1030am (For over 60 yr olds andor for people with limited mobility)

SUNDAYSMatarangi Markets start Labour Weekend

Upcoming Events

THAMES WINGS AND WHEELSSat 25 Jan 2020 1000amThames Airfield

LEADFOOT FESTIVALSat 08 Feb 2020 - Sun 09 Feb 2020Leadfoot Ranch Hahei

MERCURY BAY ART ESCAPESat 07 Mar 2020 - Sun 08 Mar 2020 Tairua to Kuaotunu

A TASTE OF MATARANGISat 04 Apr 2020

Village Green Matarangi

Classifieds Notices

EXCEPTIONAL SECTION 4 SALEWhangapoua Beach Coromandel Elevated + All Day Sun + Sea Views + Private Access +

Concrete Driveway + 46 acres + Native Bush + Three Building Platforms for a dwelling boat shed or heli pad + 5 mins to Boat Ramp + Spray Free + Beehives + Walking Distance to Beach Viewings recommended $1200000 Further info inspection and market analysis contact Lance Adams +64 27 2566 229

Lvadams39gmailcom

MAH JONG GROUPAnyone interested in a Mah Jong group in Matarangi please contact Sheila 021 1858567

FREEhellip Classified adverts are FREE for the publicEmail details to contactmatarangibeachpapercom | Deadline is the last Friday of the month

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JANUARY 2020 TIDES WHITIANGA

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126 Kelly Jade AvenueOptions are endless for this 714sqm section surrounded by quality homes You have the ease of the golf course behind you and the reserve in front offering harbour views Call now to secure for summer For Sale $280000 ID 2200597

Section in Kelly Jade

MH REALTY LTD BAYLEYS LICENSED UNDER THE REAA 2008

Kylie PullenM 021 163 6514B 07 866 0098

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bull Elegant home with double garage set along Matarangis Harbour Front bull Enjoy the upstairs spacious open plan living and dining

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Your home away from home on the Waterfront

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33 Kaipapaka Row Te Rerenga (View from site)

105 Mahoe Place Matarangi (View from site)

$499000

$330000

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A Happy New Year At The Beach

BRING THE BOAT $585000

220 Matarangi Drive MatarangiAfter years of family holidays itrsquos time for a new adventure and this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom property is ready for new owners Located in the popular established part of Matarangi this property is ideal for holidaymakers or permanent living Features include the main bedroom with ensuite guest bathroom with separate shower and bath separate laundry open plan living that fl ows out to a covered deck Kent style fi replace for the winter months and a very large high stud garage for the boat plus extra storage As an added bonus there is a caravan and utility connected by a covered patio area that provides a private space for entertainment and a 3rd bathroom for guests Fully fenced back yard which includes a separate fenced area for the family dog Enjoy the convenience of the reserve across the road and start creating your Matarangi memories Call the team at Richardsons to view

Ref RM014 For details callKayla Clarke 022 509 1368wwwrichardsonsconz

3 3 Land Size 551m22+

Page 6: YourLOCAL EVERYDAY · So to save the whale, the then DOC Ranger Rob Chappell got hold of Harold Abrahamson who used his digger to load the whale onto a truck taking it over the Whangapoua

6

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THE GREAT SAND CASTLE CLASSICOrganisers Mark and Shirvani Hall from Beach Realty were a little nervous about the weather conditions for this yearrsquos Sand Castle competition with the bad weather that was heading Matarangi way but it held out enough for the competition to go ahead

The Sandcastle Competition is becoming a Matarangi summer classic and once again drew in a large number of artistic teams and supports on to the beach

The rules are that each of the competitors have only 2 hours to sculpt their sand masterpieces As always the judges found their task very difficult with well over 70 high quality entries but the overall winner was a sculpture called lsquoPukekorsquo by entry 22 The Pukeko Legends lsquoThe Hedgehogsrsquo by entry 35 Team Hollows was in 2nd Place and lsquoGary The Elephantrsquo by entry 7 Team Scourts was 3rd

PIPERS BIKE DECORATING CONTESTEvery year Piperrsquos Cafeacute puts on the Pipers Bike Decorating Contest as an event specially tailored for our youngest holidaymakers at Matarangi

This year the judges picked four winners on the day because they were so creative

Congratulations to Ashley Reed Xavier Norman Harper Sorrenson and Zoe Sorrenson for their beautiful transformations of bikes into moving works of creativity

ldquoAll participants received a prize so all had big smiles on their facesrdquo said organizer Brenda Riggs from Pipers Cafeacute ldquoMany parents thanked us for having such a fun event for the smaller childrenrdquo

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A TASTE OF MATARANGI SPONSORS SUPPORT WELCOMEDThe A Taste of Matarangi Mystery Cook Off is the place to be on 4th April As well as being a whole lot of fun there are prizes to be wonIf you think you can cook then all you need to do is find someone to help you cook up a delicious plate of food from our mystery box No special skills required just a bit of imagination and a taste for food mixed with fun and a desire to cook We supply the food and you cook the winning dishWe are looking for six pairs to enter the Cook Off competition Applications are invited from home cooks with no previous commercial kitchen experience you just need to be 18 years or overApply online at httpsformjotformcoATOM2020atom-cook-off or email Hayley-harrishotmailcomATOM organisers have secured a great line up for the 2020 event If you like a variety of music styles then Coachella will certainly have you off your seats and on the dance floor A trio with a difference they play a wide range of music from modern indiefolk to country classics and pop hits to old-school rock and roll These guys bring an energy and unique style that is sure to create the perfect atmosphere for our event and get everyone up dancingThere will be activities for the whole family not just for

those who look forward to tasting wine sampling delicious food and listening to great music These include the Helicopter Simulator Event Fun bouncy castles and ride on activities colourful clowns face painting airbrush tattoos for the courageous raffles auctions and a charity bucket drop to support Kuaotunu Search and Rescue Coromandel Rescue Helicopter and other charities which we donate to depending on funds availableReminderIf you havenrsquot bought your tickets then be in to lsquoWin Ticketsrsquo Go to our Facebook page in the month of January Like and share our page and tag two people you want to bring The winner will receive the choice of two adult tickets or one family ticket to the festival on 4th April Winners will be notified on 1st FebruaryNeed to know more information on the festival Check the terms and conditions page on the website or pick up a copy from Richardsons in MatarangiBuy your tickets now at wwwatasteofmatarangiconz or at Richardsons Real Estate in Matarangi $20 adult $40 family $5 child and under 5yrs freeThanks to our Gold Sponsors - All About Whitianga Creative Fuel Web design and Coromandel More FM

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THE BIG DIGAnother crowd favourite during the Matarangi Summer

Festival is the Big Dig arranged and sponsored by Richardsons Real Estate of Matarangi Held on December 28th hundreds of children from the tiniest of tots through to the tallest of tweens showed up and began excavating

furiously in the sand using just their hands to find ice block sticks which they could trade in for a prize Such was the

frenetic pace of busy kids on a giant beach treasure hunt you could get tired just watching them

Top The calm before the storm Keith from Richardsons explaining the rules of the Big Dig

Bottom The fast and the furious were flaying the sand around with great gusto

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A windy Saturday may have kept playing numbers lower than 2019 but this yearrsquos Matarangi Summer Tennis Doubles Tournament made up for it with high quality tennis that was appreciated by those spectators who came down to the Sands Crescent Courts

The winner of the Men Doubles were father and son team from Tauranga Tim and Aiden Dunn who beat last yearrsquos runners up brothers Tim and Nick Burnie In the mixed doubles event Gavin Donald and Kelly Drew defeated Warkworth couple Robert Blair and partner Annette

ldquoAlong with Monet Johnson of You Travel Whitianga who was the main sponsor Irsquod also like to

thank Pip Perry from Ray White for the spot prizes and Matarangi 4 Square for the sausage sizzlerdquo said event organizer Chris lsquoCJrsquo Palmer ldquoWhat was great about this year was that all players came away with a prizerdquo

Chris said the tournament is evolving and would look to tweak the playing programme a little further for 2021 He looks forward to it getting better every year

Top Tim and Aiden Dunn with Pip Perry (L) and CJ Palmer (R)

Bottom Mixed Doubles Champs Gavin Donald and Kelly Drew with Pip and CJ

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HAVE A GO GOLF DAYEver thought it would be great to play golf but not

sure how to go about the basics

Now is your chance as The Dunes welcomes every non golfer in the area to join some of their senior

members for a Have A Go Day

On Sunday February 9 from 930am to 1130am new golfers can learn the basics of golf - how to

stand swing and hit that little white pill

And its free Clubs balls and tees - along with some instruction - are all free

All you have to do is check in at the clubhouse at 915am with a sunhat sunscreen trainers and a

happy disposition We will do the rest

For more information phone Simon at The Dunes 8665394 If you are keen on playing please phone

Simon so as he can have an idea on playing numbers on the day

TWILIGHT GOLFTwilight golf starts again at The Dunes on February

2

Anyone with a handicap can play with tee off between 3pm and 330pm The cost is $5 for the

haggle

Just turn up at the clubhouse and make up a four or we will connect you with other players for a fun

afternoon of nine hole golf

And after golf the bar will be open and Epica pizza oven will be fired up and cooking your dinner

You donrsquot even have to be a member of The Dunes (but you do need a handicap)

Twilight golf will run until the end of Daylight Saving April 5

Matarangi Tennis Doubles Tournament

9

A FABULOUS DAY OF FOOD WINE amp MUSIC BY THE BEACH

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Understanding the importance of memories

A funeral is a special day Itrsquos a chance to celebrate the importance of a life

to share memories of the good times the funny moments and the difference your loved one has made

Cardboard Cup

2020

A good turnout of spectators expecting a few capsizes However this year all boats stayed afloat

Lewis with his boat Ginger Beer

This young competitor preparing to launch (Photo credit Richardsons)

Cardboard Cup entries under starters orders of ldquoCommodorerdquo Keith Goodall

The 2020 regatta saw more creative wonders built of

cardboard and duct tape Sponsored and organized again by the good

crew at Richardsons Real Estate the annual Cardboard Cup was another

watersports classic

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Opito Sands Subdivision offers 40 prime beachside sections ranging from absolute beach front torear elevated sites and priced to meet most budgets in stunning Opito Bay Coromandel

8 kilometres of a crescent shaped bay renowned for its beauty ndash golden sand sheltered and safe coastalenvironment snorkelling photography exploring and many other coastal living activitiesThe calm clear waters are also perfect for diving or fishing

The importance of preserving the natural environment has been the goal in the development of this subdivisionThis includes sanctuaries for native bird life conversion of farmland to native planting and protection ofsand dunes with natural dune vegetation including boardwalks for access to the beach

The development of the subdivision at 68 Skippers Road is now complete with titles due February 2020

Half the sections are already sold secure your slice of paradise nowContact Ross Christensen on 0204 051 0527 for an exclusive viewing

Open ChristmasndashNew Year holidayssee opitosandsconz for dates

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Meet the Artist - Thursdays throughout January 2pm to 230

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THE CALL CAME AND THE PEOPLE ANSWEREDContinued from front pageScientists from Massey University arrived down from Auckland to take samples and measurements to assist them in future whale stranding research Local iwi and DOC coordinated the burial of the four whales which did not survive the beaching ordealAlso in 2020 the cultural side of dealing with the tikanga of deceased whales is more prominent than in those days Ngati Huarere played an important cultural role during the stranding There was mihi and karakia to give thanks for the lives of the whales who were deceased and for the safe return of the living to the sealdquoIt was an emotional experience for all concerned Being involved with the spiritual aspect of the day and the respect shown to our taonga of the sea by all who attended was amazing and appreciatedrdquo said Ngati Huarere spokesperson Wanda Brljevich

ldquoMaramataka have been used for centuries for recording and informing environmental conditions and activities Whales play a significant role in Maori history and tikanga and are considered a symbol of abundance richness and strength Ngati Huarere give thanks to everyone who was involved at all levels for the part they played in the rescue and safe release of the whales and also the tautoko of Ngati Hei and Ngati WhanaungardquoDeputy Fire Chief Bob Segetin says one of the many touching things that has happened since the stranding is the thanks that the community have given those who went down and helped The Matarangi Rural Fire Force had sixteen members directly involved and he is amazed by the number of people dropping into the station to give his team thanks for what they did on the dayldquoOne special thank you that stands out was when two small girls who were down here on holiday painted shells

and raised $1730 Instead of going and buying sweets as most 7 or 8 year olds would do they came down to the station with their grandmother and donated their money to the fire station as a thank you for the work our team did on the day We were very touched by thatrdquoIt was a special and unforgettable experience for all those involved Matarangi home owner Anni Docking summed the day up perfectly ldquoI had the privilege of helping to re-float seven pilot whales stranded on the Matarangi Spit Sadly we lost four whales including a baby But what a fantastic response from the community Even young children with their small sandcastle buckets helped willingly alongside the bigger people with their paint buckets gardening cans containers of all colours amp shapes as we set up human chains to ferry buckets keeping each of the whales wet and comfortable while we waited for high tide Once in the water the whales still needed support to stop rolling before they recovered sufficiently so those with wetsuits jumped in to help We finally managed to send them offshore herding them up the estuary and away over the bar All the teams did an awesome job DOC Matarangi Rural Fire Force Project Jonah and every single volunteer who answered the call pitching in without hesitationrdquo said AnniThe successful recovery of some of the pilot whales has led to more people seeking to get involved in volunteering for future whale stranding recovery events Project Jonah are running on March 15 a one day marine mammal medic course It costs $120 ($85 for students with valid ID) and once trained youll be added to the Project Jonah national callout list That means that when a stranding occurs your lifesaving skills can be called uponIf people see any stranded whales please contact DOCs 24-hour number 0800 DOC HOT (0800 362 468)Featured A crowd of well over a thousand people came down to the spit to assist in the recovery or to watch

Human chains were formed to pass buckets of water to keep the whales alive whilst stranded

Locals and holidaymakers plus the crew from Project Jonah local FENZ personnel and DOC rangers worked tirelessly throughout the day trying to keep the whales

alive (Photo Credit Ian Patrick)

A huge thanks to all those who worked for hours to get the stranded whales back into the harbor and

safely out to sea (Photo Credit Ian Patrick)

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021 276 6474

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021 388 833

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WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THE MBPOur local Fire Chief Stu Arnold is on holiday in Canada at present and sent through this picture that his son Scott took of Nerrisa Stu and MaryAnn at the beautiful alpine

resort of Banff

We love receiving your lsquoWhere in the World is the Matarangi Beach Paperrsquo photos

Please email your photos with a caption to the editor contactmatarangibeachpaper

com

On the afternoon of Sunday January 5th this photo of the winners of the Beach Tennis event showed how amazing the sky was due to the smoke from

the Australian bush fires (Credit Nic Burnie)

The wharf was packed with young anglers for the Kids Fishing Contest sponsored by The JetSki

Fishing Show

Pete Murphy and Phil Morton last week testing their new prototype Matarangi Rescue boat

Fishing club weigh master Harry Karl hard at work during the 2nd January Fishing Contest

OUT amp ABOUT

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Boats Caravans Furniture Motorhomes

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The Matarangi Mile organised by the Matarangi Beach Paper was held on Sunday January 5th in quite windy and unforgiving conditions Like the inaugural event last year the course was a measured mile from the Village Green to the Ocean Close entrance of the beach and return

The Ladies Open was so close Ruby Farquhar and Zara Pomfret both recorded 636 but Ruby was just in front Hayley Dawbin came third in a time 651

In the Menrsquos Open Harry Ewing smashed the field with a time 519 2nd was Chad Gordon in 544 and 3rd was Thomas Duffy in 554 Harryrsquos time is the new course record Last year Max Brady won in 548 Also to win prizes were Finn Molloy and Liv Gordon as the youngest boy and girl The Golden Oldie prize went to Tim Kershaw

Prizes were generously donated by the Eden Clinic Whitianga Stirling Sports Whitianga Pip Perry from Ray White and the Matarangi Beach Paper Thanks to Harry and Sue Karl for timekeeping and recording John Skelton for course marshalling and Pip Perry for looking after the event tent The MBP would also like to thank to all of the participants and supporters who turned up for the event

Historic Kuaotunu HallAvailable for Hire

The perfect place for your event Our hall is suitable for all kinds of activities - functions weddings fundraisers AGMrsquos workshops meetings etc

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Matarangi Rate Payers Association Inc

Working hard on your behalf to protect and preserve community values and amenities

Our success depends on your support

For an Enrolment form contact the treasurer David Macdonald at 131 Sands Crescent Matarangi or 07 866 0968

The Matarangi Mile

Top The first three men went under 6 minutesBottom The ladiesrsquo open saw a sprint finish to the line

18

THE FISHING REPORTThere have been some reasonable snapper around the 3 kilo mark being caught in the puddle at around 30 metres over the last few weeks Orcarsquos have been seen in the area also a school of small dolphins are frequenting the puddle indicating there is fish aroundThe Whangapoua bar doesnrsquot have a major channel at the moment Also be aware that the sand has drifted well into the harbour Updated photos of the bar courtesy of Mark and Shirvani at MATARANGI REALTY can be viewed at Matarangi Realty Matarangi 4 Square the Fire Station and at the boat ramp notice board If anyone requires information regarding how to read the bar evaluating the break and how to cross the bar safely please contact the Boat and Fishing Club on 0212690058 and they will endeavour to

take you out and explain any queriesThe Kids fishing competition was held recently at the Matarangi wharf on the 30th December This competition was open to all children up to the ages of 12 years and they did well in the windy conditions This popular event is sponsored by Kurt Davis and his The Jet Ski Fishing Show and the prizes on offer were once again amazing The girls caught more fish than the boysThe Annual Matarangi January 2nd fishing competition was held again and though the windy weather kept numbers down it was still a great event Thanks to the generosity of the following sponsors Matarangi Beach Realty Matarangi Four Square Puku and Kerrersquos Liquor Store The Moss Family Ray White Realty Blue Lewis Wayne Vegar and Hurdleyrsquos Office Furniture

THE RESULTS WERE Heaviest John Dorie Mark Smallwood 1920 kg2nd heaviest John Dorie Kirk Davis 1512 kgHeaviest Kahawai Callum Bradley 2822 kg2nd heaviest Kahawai Steve Clay 2662 kg3rd heaviest Kahawai Steve Clay 2400 kgMystery weight Snapper Andrew Buss 1470 kgHeaviest Kingfish Kirk Davis 7025 kgHeaviest Snapper Mark Fisken 5994 kg2nd heaviest Snapper Callum Bradley 4746 kg3rd heaviest Snapper Gavin Alden 2430 kgWith the increased number of dwellings in Matarangi the boat ramp will be put under pressure this summer There are 3 ramps and with a little patience the system works When you arrive at the ramp please have your boat ready to be launched with the bung in and all gear aboard There is nothing more frustrating to the people waiting to launch than the ramp being blocked by someone not fully prepared Courtesy is contagious

Top left Callum Bradley with Pete MurphyTop right Kirk Davis from the Jetski TV Fishing Show hosted a fun event for the childrenBottom right Gavin Alden with Steve Moss and wee baby Billy

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Call Brent Trail or Paul Graves

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Local assistance with subdivisions site surveys and boundary pegging

$ 0800 268 632 wwwsurveyingservicesconz

19

lsquoDan the Manrsquo was back in town with his wines from Mills Reef for the Wine Clubrsquos Christmas celebration About 60 folk attended the fun filled evening of delicious food and nice wine As Dan said this was not just a celebration of wine but a celebration of communityMills Reef is a winery near Tauranga and is one of the vineyards chosen for the A Taste of Matarangi Festival The evening was largely about show casing their Elspeth range of wines but we did start off the evening with a celebratory Non Vintage Bubbles (A Methode Traditionale) and we did try their Reserve Rose and Reserve Pinot Noir during the evening tooThe Mills Reef Elspeth represents their top tier of wines produced from their own vineyards in the Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay The range is limited to Chardonnay Syrah and Bordeaux style reds The Elspeth tier is named in honour and memory of the winemakerrsquos Grandmother Elspeth PrestonFor the evening Sharon and Darren from Four Square Matarangi provided some delicious platters and Bob Segetin provided some lovely smoked fish Xmas Ham and Buns were also on offer beautifully cooked by our master chef Rosie A choice of glazed ham was given Cointreau and Orange or Brandy and Mustard Both were sublime This was expertly carved once again by our master carver SteveThese wines are all available at Puku and KerrersquosFeatured Master Chef Rosie Jakicevich and Master Carver Steve Threadgold at the Xmas Wine Club

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Building Site amp Driveway preparation

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Site amp Floor PreparationsFootings amp DrillingTruck amp Digger Hire

Metal amp Topsoil Suppliers

Contact Brian Ph 07 866 5432 021 477 478

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For Bicycle Sales Repairs Parts Accessories and Hire

Your local beach paper keeping you informed and update on our community

To advertise contact Liam contact

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wwwbeachrealtyconz

RINGS BEACH TO MATARANGI SWIMA record 69 swimmers completed the 15th running of the Rings Beach to Matarangi ocean swim on January 3rd

Though there were slightly choppy conditions the lack of a swell made the time fast with Christiaan Maarhuis coming home in just 1430 just metres ahead of Jamie Robins and Tom Moulder

The first woman home was junior category competitor Danielle Curtlett in 1626 with Beth Harford and Sarah Brooks following behind her in another close race

Top Some entered the water in wetsuits while some other brave souls swam in just shorts and bikinis Thankfully no budgie smugglers

Bottom Steve Threadgold greeted at the finish line by his granddaughter following his ldquofirst competitive swim in decadesrdquo

Puku amp KerresWine Club

20

STARGAZERS SIGHTSwith Alastair Brickell of Stargazers Tours amp BnB

Venus continues to be unmistakable in the western twilight sky as the ldquoevening starrdquo and appears higher and higher after sunset this month as it moves further away from the Sun from our point of view It will be furthest away and thus highest at the end of March In June it will be on the other side of the Sun and will then be our ldquomorning starrdquo Jupiter is very low in the eastern pre-dawn sky as is Mars and also Saturn which is too close to the Sun to be easily visible We will be able to see Jupiter being briefly covered up by the Moon on the 23rd

Orion with ldquothe Potrdquo is unmistakable in the eastern evening sky along with Sirius and Canopus the two brightest stars Alpha Centauri the third brightest is low on the southern horizon in the evening Of these three only Sirius the brightest is visible to observers in the Northern Hemisphere so we are very lucky here We also get a great view of the Pleiades the Seven Sisters or Matariki in our summer nights towards the northeast This very distinctive young star cluster is known as Subaru to the Japanese and can be seen on the logo of their car of the same name This Milky Way is visible late in the evening but is quite faint as we are now only seeing its outside edge

January 17 ndash The pre-dawn eastern sky will have bright Jupiter on the horizon with Mars and the red giant star Antares just above it Antares means ldquorival of Marsrdquo and it will be interesting to compare their colours and brightness When Mars is close to us it can be almost as bright as Antares and thus its rival

January 21 ndash The crescent Moon now joins the morning show and almost forms a line with Mars and Antares above it and to the right

January 22 ndash The early morning Moon is now about half way between Mars and Jupiter which is low on the horizon Tomorrow it will move across Jupiter

January 23 ndash Observers with powerful binoculars or a telescope will be able to see an unusual sight during the daytime with the Moon covering or ldquooccultingrdquo Jupiter The biggest planet will disappear behind the Moon at 430pm and reappear on the other side at 531pm Great care must be taken to never look at the Sun which will be quite near the Moon today with either binoculars or a telescope as instant blindness can result

January 26 ndash The western twilight sky will show a very thin crescent Moon with faint Mercury just below it to the left

January 27 ndash The thin crescent Moon now lies about half way between faint Mercury and brilliant Venus in the evening twilight

January 28 ndash The crescent Moon now sits right next to brilliant Venus

January 29 ndash The Moon has now moved above Venus on its 28 day trek around the Earth

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Sessions $15 Single

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Gold Card $10

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Lawn Mowing Guy

Weed EatingWeed Spraying

Rubbish Removal

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021 075 2724

Festive Fun on the Harbour

The Big Yellow Duck made another appearance on Whangapoua Harbour this Christmas courtesy of the

crew at Peninsula Pests and NZ Rangehoods

Also on Whangapoua Harbour this festive season was Santarsquos water sleigh which was built by Howard Smith

Check out our Matarangi Beach Paper website

wwwmatarangibeachpapercom The last 3 editions plus

BEACH magazine

21

Bespoke Furniture + Cabinetry

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Located at 992 Te Rerenga ndash Kuaotunu Rd

For appointments contactBronwyn Ririnui

07 867 1252021 158 4774

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BEACH magazine

puzzle corner ------

Our Monthly Puzzle created by David Key

with Sharon ClayHere we are in 2020 so Happy New Year to you all and wishing you all a bug free 2020

As I write a few have reared their heads again especially with the heat ndash ants of course bed bugs (as people come back from their overseas travels) but this time wersquore talking about fleas

Several species are found on a range of warm-blooded hosts including humans (eg the cat flea the dog flea the bird flea and the northern rat flea) Adult fleas are found on the hosts themselves whereas the larvae and pupae live in places like the burrows or nests of hosts When fleas have not fed for some time they are likely to change their choice of host and this may involve having a human blood meal While the human flea is rare in New Zealand cat and bird fleas are very common

There are few things you can do to remove them eg keeping up with animal flea treatment ensure their bedding clean is kept clean at all times vacuum carpets and furnishings especially pets areas regularly but remember to remove the dust bag and clean it before the next use Spraying or bombing the house will help to remove them

Remember fleas can live more than 100 days On average they live two to three months Female fleas cannot lay eggs until after their first blood meal and begin to lay eggs within 36-48 hours after that meal

Trivia 2020 - Adult fleas can jump distances up to 200 times their body length this is the equivalent of an adult human jumping 400 metres

Stephen amp Sharon Clay Peninsula Pest Services Ltd

R N D E L A O M C

C O M R D N A E L

L E A M C O R D N

D A C L M R E N O

O L R N A E M C D

E M N C O D L A R

A R E D N L C O M

M D L O E C N R A

N C O A R M D L E

DECEMBERrsquoS SUDOKU SOLUTIONThe first sale of the day was herbal soap made by a crafter whose name did not begin with a DThis like the wand was not the cheapest item of the first five items sold that dayA laser cut gift was sold for $20 which was not created by one of the girls and was cheaper than Marys itemThe fifth sale of the day was for the amount of $40 it was something the girl that created it was very proud ofDawns product sold 2nd and like Annettes was not one of the two most expensive itemsDerek made elaborate Macrame products but one of these was not one of the first three products sold

22

Regular Events

MONDAYSMen on Mats (Pilates for Blokes) 8-9am Ph Christiane 0273122584

Matarangi Ladies Pilates 9-10am Ph Christiane 0273122584

Kuaotunu Craft amp Social Club 1-4pm Ph Lia 866 2054

Kuaotunu Library 1-4pm Ph Maxine 027 293 0369

Mens 9 Hole Golfers tee off 1030am The Dunes

Contract Bridge 7pm St Johnrsquos rooms Tiki Rd Coro Town Info ph Colin 866 5428

Yoga 7am Vinyasa Kuaotunu Hall Ph 021 08 100 125

Ladies ldquoAllsorts Excerciserdquo Class beginning June 10th at the fire station 1015 - till 1115 ( after Ladies Pilates) - duration 1hr Phone Christiane 0273122584

Books and Banter Club First Monday of the month - 7 to 9 pm Bring a book you have enjoyed to share and swap Coffee and tea and BYO wine Phone Cora on 0212226707 if you wish to attend and for venue details Numbers are limited

Kuaotunu Library Open 247 when you become a member Contact Maxine 07 866 4341 or 027 293 0369

TUESDAYSMenrsquos Coffee Morning (1st Tues of every Month ndash 7th March) 10am Pipers Cafeacute

Ladies Golf 9 and 18 golfers Tee off at 10am The Dunes

Matarangi Craft Group 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month 7-9pm Meet at the Matarangi Fire Station Contact Lesley 07 866 0788

KAMAG meeting 530pm every 2nd Tuesday of the month Kuaotunu Hall All welcome

Hatha Yoga 10 - 1130 am

WEDNESDAYSKuaotunu Steiner Play Group 930-1130am Ph Ina 866 2841

Menrsquos Golf Tee off 10am Meet The Dunes just before tee off

Womenrsquos Coffee Morning (1st Wed of every month) 10am Pipers Cafeacute All welcome

YOGA 7am Vinyasa Kuaotunu Hall Ph 021 08 100 125

ICONZ for boys The Adventure begins hereAnchor - Year 1-3 (5-7 year old) Adventure - Year 4-6 (8-10 year old) STARTING TERM 2 Extreme - Year 7-9 (11-13 year old) Held on Wednesday evenings Kuaotunu Hall from 530pm - 7pm Any inquiries please contact Robyn 020 409 39674 or email robynbalfour2hotmailcom

Kuaotunu ICONZ for Girlz Growing Girls for Good Held at the Kuaotunu Hall Wednesdays at 4pm-530pm (during the school term) For Girls aged 8-13 years old For more information please contact Robyn 020 409 39674 or email robynbalfour2hotmailcom

THURSDAYSLadies 18 Hole Golfers tee off 930 am The Dunes

Mens 9 Hole Golfers tee off 1030 am The Dunes

Ladies Golf 9 and 18 golfers Tee off at 10am The Dunes

Ladies Keep Fit 9-10am Matarangi Fire Station All Welcome Phone Barbara 866 2687

Matarangi Craft Group meets every Thursday at 1030am the Matarangi Fire Station Info Linda Segetin at 866 5653

Hatha Yoga 9 - 1030 am

Kuaotunu Steiner Playgroup ndash the contact to Kindergarten 07 8660094 and the time from 9 am to 1130 am

TUES THURS amp SATRings Beach Wetland Volunteer days 830-1230 Ph 866 5338

SATURDAYSHatha Yoga 3rd Age 9-1030am (For over 60 yr olds andor for people with limited mobility)

SUNDAYSMatarangi Markets start Labour Weekend

Upcoming Events

THAMES WINGS AND WHEELSSat 25 Jan 2020 1000amThames Airfield

LEADFOOT FESTIVALSat 08 Feb 2020 - Sun 09 Feb 2020Leadfoot Ranch Hahei

MERCURY BAY ART ESCAPESat 07 Mar 2020 - Sun 08 Mar 2020 Tairua to Kuaotunu

A TASTE OF MATARANGISat 04 Apr 2020

Village Green Matarangi

Classifieds Notices

EXCEPTIONAL SECTION 4 SALEWhangapoua Beach Coromandel Elevated + All Day Sun + Sea Views + Private Access +

Concrete Driveway + 46 acres + Native Bush + Three Building Platforms for a dwelling boat shed or heli pad + 5 mins to Boat Ramp + Spray Free + Beehives + Walking Distance to Beach Viewings recommended $1200000 Further info inspection and market analysis contact Lance Adams +64 27 2566 229

Lvadams39gmailcom

MAH JONG GROUPAnyone interested in a Mah Jong group in Matarangi please contact Sheila 021 1858567

FREEhellip Classified adverts are FREE for the publicEmail details to contactmatarangibeachpapercom | Deadline is the last Friday of the month

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JANUARY 2020 TIDES WHITIANGA

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126 Kelly Jade AvenueOptions are endless for this 714sqm section surrounded by quality homes You have the ease of the golf course behind you and the reserve in front offering harbour views Call now to secure for summer For Sale $280000 ID 2200597

Section in Kelly Jade

MH REALTY LTD BAYLEYS LICENSED UNDER THE REAA 2008

Kylie PullenM 021 163 6514B 07 866 0098

kyliepullenbayleysconz

Belinda SammonsM 027 272 7728B 07 866 0098

belindasammonsbayleysconz

bull Elegant home with double garage set along Matarangis Harbour Front bull Enjoy the upstairs spacious open plan living and dining

bull Generous sunny decks elevated views across the Harbour bull Picturesque views of the sleeping giant

bull This could easily be your home away from home

3 2 2 116 TI KOUKA CRESCENT | MATARANGI

Mark Hall Licensed Agent (REA 2008) M 021 607 135 E markbeachrealtyconz

Shirvani Hall Licensed Salesperson (REA 2008) M 021028 46458 E shirvanibeachrealtyconz

VIEW ONLINE wwwbeachrealtyconz MT608

Your home away from home on the Waterfront

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Louise Bradley 027 348 1700 louisebradleyraywhitecom

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33 Kaipapaka Row Te Rerenga (View from site)

105 Mahoe Place Matarangi (View from site)

$499000

$330000

ldquoCall your Matarangi based Salespeople for a current

market appraisalrdquo

Wishing You All

A Happy New Year At The Beach

BRING THE BOAT $585000

220 Matarangi Drive MatarangiAfter years of family holidays itrsquos time for a new adventure and this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom property is ready for new owners Located in the popular established part of Matarangi this property is ideal for holidaymakers or permanent living Features include the main bedroom with ensuite guest bathroom with separate shower and bath separate laundry open plan living that fl ows out to a covered deck Kent style fi replace for the winter months and a very large high stud garage for the boat plus extra storage As an added bonus there is a caravan and utility connected by a covered patio area that provides a private space for entertainment and a 3rd bathroom for guests Fully fenced back yard which includes a separate fenced area for the family dog Enjoy the convenience of the reserve across the road and start creating your Matarangi memories Call the team at Richardsons to view

Ref RM014 For details callKayla Clarke 022 509 1368wwwrichardsonsconz

3 3 Land Size 551m22+

Page 7: YourLOCAL EVERYDAY · So to save the whale, the then DOC Ranger Rob Chappell got hold of Harold Abrahamson who used his digger to load the whale onto a truck taking it over the Whangapoua

7

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Fri-Sat 10-7pm

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QUALITY DARTBOARD SET WITH

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WAS $190 NOW $170

A TASTE OF MATARANGI SPONSORS SUPPORT WELCOMEDThe A Taste of Matarangi Mystery Cook Off is the place to be on 4th April As well as being a whole lot of fun there are prizes to be wonIf you think you can cook then all you need to do is find someone to help you cook up a delicious plate of food from our mystery box No special skills required just a bit of imagination and a taste for food mixed with fun and a desire to cook We supply the food and you cook the winning dishWe are looking for six pairs to enter the Cook Off competition Applications are invited from home cooks with no previous commercial kitchen experience you just need to be 18 years or overApply online at httpsformjotformcoATOM2020atom-cook-off or email Hayley-harrishotmailcomATOM organisers have secured a great line up for the 2020 event If you like a variety of music styles then Coachella will certainly have you off your seats and on the dance floor A trio with a difference they play a wide range of music from modern indiefolk to country classics and pop hits to old-school rock and roll These guys bring an energy and unique style that is sure to create the perfect atmosphere for our event and get everyone up dancingThere will be activities for the whole family not just for

those who look forward to tasting wine sampling delicious food and listening to great music These include the Helicopter Simulator Event Fun bouncy castles and ride on activities colourful clowns face painting airbrush tattoos for the courageous raffles auctions and a charity bucket drop to support Kuaotunu Search and Rescue Coromandel Rescue Helicopter and other charities which we donate to depending on funds availableReminderIf you havenrsquot bought your tickets then be in to lsquoWin Ticketsrsquo Go to our Facebook page in the month of January Like and share our page and tag two people you want to bring The winner will receive the choice of two adult tickets or one family ticket to the festival on 4th April Winners will be notified on 1st FebruaryNeed to know more information on the festival Check the terms and conditions page on the website or pick up a copy from Richardsons in MatarangiBuy your tickets now at wwwatasteofmatarangiconz or at Richardsons Real Estate in Matarangi $20 adult $40 family $5 child and under 5yrs freeThanks to our Gold Sponsors - All About Whitianga Creative Fuel Web design and Coromandel More FM

Call Shannon on 021 776 783

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Installation amp RepairsGlenn Griffin Registered Electrician

P 021 981 058 or 866 0350 E jgriffinxtraconz

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THE BIG DIGAnother crowd favourite during the Matarangi Summer

Festival is the Big Dig arranged and sponsored by Richardsons Real Estate of Matarangi Held on December 28th hundreds of children from the tiniest of tots through to the tallest of tweens showed up and began excavating

furiously in the sand using just their hands to find ice block sticks which they could trade in for a prize Such was the

frenetic pace of busy kids on a giant beach treasure hunt you could get tired just watching them

Top The calm before the storm Keith from Richardsons explaining the rules of the Big Dig

Bottom The fast and the furious were flaying the sand around with great gusto

8

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INJURY PAINMASSAGE

$90 an hour

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CONSULTS now in KUAOTUNU

Flexible days amp times

A windy Saturday may have kept playing numbers lower than 2019 but this yearrsquos Matarangi Summer Tennis Doubles Tournament made up for it with high quality tennis that was appreciated by those spectators who came down to the Sands Crescent Courts

The winner of the Men Doubles were father and son team from Tauranga Tim and Aiden Dunn who beat last yearrsquos runners up brothers Tim and Nick Burnie In the mixed doubles event Gavin Donald and Kelly Drew defeated Warkworth couple Robert Blair and partner Annette

ldquoAlong with Monet Johnson of You Travel Whitianga who was the main sponsor Irsquod also like to

thank Pip Perry from Ray White for the spot prizes and Matarangi 4 Square for the sausage sizzlerdquo said event organizer Chris lsquoCJrsquo Palmer ldquoWhat was great about this year was that all players came away with a prizerdquo

Chris said the tournament is evolving and would look to tweak the playing programme a little further for 2021 He looks forward to it getting better every year

Top Tim and Aiden Dunn with Pip Perry (L) and CJ Palmer (R)

Bottom Mixed Doubles Champs Gavin Donald and Kelly Drew with Pip and CJ

MAREE TAYLORMarriage CelebrantTogether we can design a ceremony to remembera reflection of you both

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wwwmareetaylorconz

Interior and Exterior | Matarangi

STEVE THREADGOLD

022 0648932

sdthreadgoldhotmailcom

HAVE A GO GOLF DAYEver thought it would be great to play golf but not

sure how to go about the basics

Now is your chance as The Dunes welcomes every non golfer in the area to join some of their senior

members for a Have A Go Day

On Sunday February 9 from 930am to 1130am new golfers can learn the basics of golf - how to

stand swing and hit that little white pill

And its free Clubs balls and tees - along with some instruction - are all free

All you have to do is check in at the clubhouse at 915am with a sunhat sunscreen trainers and a

happy disposition We will do the rest

For more information phone Simon at The Dunes 8665394 If you are keen on playing please phone

Simon so as he can have an idea on playing numbers on the day

TWILIGHT GOLFTwilight golf starts again at The Dunes on February

2

Anyone with a handicap can play with tee off between 3pm and 330pm The cost is $5 for the

haggle

Just turn up at the clubhouse and make up a four or we will connect you with other players for a fun

afternoon of nine hole golf

And after golf the bar will be open and Epica pizza oven will be fired up and cooking your dinner

You donrsquot even have to be a member of The Dunes (but you do need a handicap)

Twilight golf will run until the end of Daylight Saving April 5

Matarangi Tennis Doubles Tournament

9

A FABULOUS DAY OF FOOD WINE amp MUSIC BY THE BEACH

atasteofmatarangiconzAND FROM bull RICHARDSONS REAL ESTATE MATARANGI bull WHITIANGA I-SITE bull COROMANDEL ADVENTURES

TICKETS SELLING NOW

4 APRIL 2020

atasteofmatarangiconz

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Scott Simpson MP for Coromandel

Funded by the Parliamentary Service Authorised by MP Scott Simpson 614 Pollen St Thames

Thames 07 868 3529Kaiaua 09 232 2588Katikati 07 549 4312mpcoromandelparliamentgovtnzwwwscottsimpsonconz

P

EW

07 868 6003funeralstwentymansconz wwwtwentymansconz

Understanding the importance of memories

A funeral is a special day Itrsquos a chance to celebrate the importance of a life

to share memories of the good times the funny moments and the difference your loved one has made

Cardboard Cup

2020

A good turnout of spectators expecting a few capsizes However this year all boats stayed afloat

Lewis with his boat Ginger Beer

This young competitor preparing to launch (Photo credit Richardsons)

Cardboard Cup entries under starters orders of ldquoCommodorerdquo Keith Goodall

The 2020 regatta saw more creative wonders built of

cardboard and duct tape Sponsored and organized again by the good

crew at Richardsons Real Estate the annual Cardboard Cup was another

watersports classic

11

Opito Sands Subdivision offers 40 prime beachside sections ranging from absolute beach front torear elevated sites and priced to meet most budgets in stunning Opito Bay Coromandel

8 kilometres of a crescent shaped bay renowned for its beauty ndash golden sand sheltered and safe coastalenvironment snorkelling photography exploring and many other coastal living activitiesThe calm clear waters are also perfect for diving or fishing

The importance of preserving the natural environment has been the goal in the development of this subdivisionThis includes sanctuaries for native bird life conversion of farmland to native planting and protection ofsand dunes with natural dune vegetation including boardwalks for access to the beach

The development of the subdivision at 68 Skippers Road is now complete with titles due February 2020

Half the sections are already sold secure your slice of paradise nowContact Ross Christensen on 0204 051 0527 for an exclusive viewing

Open ChristmasndashNew Year holidayssee opitosandsconz for dates

12

26 Albert Street Whitianga I P 07 866 4927 I breadandbutterconz

Light Through The Trees

Micheal D Smither CNZM19th December 2019 ndash 1st Feb 2020

Meet the Artist - Thursdays throughout January 2pm to 230

13

26 Albert Street Whitianga I P 07 866 4927 I breadandbutterconz

TUESDAY 7 JANUARY - WEDNESDAY 15 JANUARY 2020

Meet the Artist - Saturday 11th January 12nn-2pm

(AKA NEW BLOOD POP)

14

60 Albert St Whitianga 545 Pollen St Thames

Ph 07-866 5701 Ph 07-868 9600

Astronomy Tours

Night or Daytime Tours available

Bread amp Breakfast

Accommodation available

STARGAZERS offers an ideal dark sky site to observe the stunning New Zealand southern night skyin all its dark sky glory with a range of optical tools on offer

392 SH 25 RD2 KUAOTUNU wwwstargazerbnbcom PH 07865343

THE CALL CAME AND THE PEOPLE ANSWEREDContinued from front pageScientists from Massey University arrived down from Auckland to take samples and measurements to assist them in future whale stranding research Local iwi and DOC coordinated the burial of the four whales which did not survive the beaching ordealAlso in 2020 the cultural side of dealing with the tikanga of deceased whales is more prominent than in those days Ngati Huarere played an important cultural role during the stranding There was mihi and karakia to give thanks for the lives of the whales who were deceased and for the safe return of the living to the sealdquoIt was an emotional experience for all concerned Being involved with the spiritual aspect of the day and the respect shown to our taonga of the sea by all who attended was amazing and appreciatedrdquo said Ngati Huarere spokesperson Wanda Brljevich

ldquoMaramataka have been used for centuries for recording and informing environmental conditions and activities Whales play a significant role in Maori history and tikanga and are considered a symbol of abundance richness and strength Ngati Huarere give thanks to everyone who was involved at all levels for the part they played in the rescue and safe release of the whales and also the tautoko of Ngati Hei and Ngati WhanaungardquoDeputy Fire Chief Bob Segetin says one of the many touching things that has happened since the stranding is the thanks that the community have given those who went down and helped The Matarangi Rural Fire Force had sixteen members directly involved and he is amazed by the number of people dropping into the station to give his team thanks for what they did on the dayldquoOne special thank you that stands out was when two small girls who were down here on holiday painted shells

and raised $1730 Instead of going and buying sweets as most 7 or 8 year olds would do they came down to the station with their grandmother and donated their money to the fire station as a thank you for the work our team did on the day We were very touched by thatrdquoIt was a special and unforgettable experience for all those involved Matarangi home owner Anni Docking summed the day up perfectly ldquoI had the privilege of helping to re-float seven pilot whales stranded on the Matarangi Spit Sadly we lost four whales including a baby But what a fantastic response from the community Even young children with their small sandcastle buckets helped willingly alongside the bigger people with their paint buckets gardening cans containers of all colours amp shapes as we set up human chains to ferry buckets keeping each of the whales wet and comfortable while we waited for high tide Once in the water the whales still needed support to stop rolling before they recovered sufficiently so those with wetsuits jumped in to help We finally managed to send them offshore herding them up the estuary and away over the bar All the teams did an awesome job DOC Matarangi Rural Fire Force Project Jonah and every single volunteer who answered the call pitching in without hesitationrdquo said AnniThe successful recovery of some of the pilot whales has led to more people seeking to get involved in volunteering for future whale stranding recovery events Project Jonah are running on March 15 a one day marine mammal medic course It costs $120 ($85 for students with valid ID) and once trained youll be added to the Project Jonah national callout list That means that when a stranding occurs your lifesaving skills can be called uponIf people see any stranded whales please contact DOCs 24-hour number 0800 DOC HOT (0800 362 468)Featured A crowd of well over a thousand people came down to the spit to assist in the recovery or to watch

Human chains were formed to pass buckets of water to keep the whales alive whilst stranded

Locals and holidaymakers plus the crew from Project Jonah local FENZ personnel and DOC rangers worked tirelessly throughout the day trying to keep the whales

alive (Photo Credit Ian Patrick)

A huge thanks to all those who worked for hours to get the stranded whales back into the harbor and

safely out to sea (Photo Credit Ian Patrick)

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WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THE MBPOur local Fire Chief Stu Arnold is on holiday in Canada at present and sent through this picture that his son Scott took of Nerrisa Stu and MaryAnn at the beautiful alpine

resort of Banff

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On the afternoon of Sunday January 5th this photo of the winners of the Beach Tennis event showed how amazing the sky was due to the smoke from

the Australian bush fires (Credit Nic Burnie)

The wharf was packed with young anglers for the Kids Fishing Contest sponsored by The JetSki

Fishing Show

Pete Murphy and Phil Morton last week testing their new prototype Matarangi Rescue boat

Fishing club weigh master Harry Karl hard at work during the 2nd January Fishing Contest

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The Matarangi Mile organised by the Matarangi Beach Paper was held on Sunday January 5th in quite windy and unforgiving conditions Like the inaugural event last year the course was a measured mile from the Village Green to the Ocean Close entrance of the beach and return

The Ladies Open was so close Ruby Farquhar and Zara Pomfret both recorded 636 but Ruby was just in front Hayley Dawbin came third in a time 651

In the Menrsquos Open Harry Ewing smashed the field with a time 519 2nd was Chad Gordon in 544 and 3rd was Thomas Duffy in 554 Harryrsquos time is the new course record Last year Max Brady won in 548 Also to win prizes were Finn Molloy and Liv Gordon as the youngest boy and girl The Golden Oldie prize went to Tim Kershaw

Prizes were generously donated by the Eden Clinic Whitianga Stirling Sports Whitianga Pip Perry from Ray White and the Matarangi Beach Paper Thanks to Harry and Sue Karl for timekeeping and recording John Skelton for course marshalling and Pip Perry for looking after the event tent The MBP would also like to thank to all of the participants and supporters who turned up for the event

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The Matarangi Mile

Top The first three men went under 6 minutesBottom The ladiesrsquo open saw a sprint finish to the line

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THE FISHING REPORTThere have been some reasonable snapper around the 3 kilo mark being caught in the puddle at around 30 metres over the last few weeks Orcarsquos have been seen in the area also a school of small dolphins are frequenting the puddle indicating there is fish aroundThe Whangapoua bar doesnrsquot have a major channel at the moment Also be aware that the sand has drifted well into the harbour Updated photos of the bar courtesy of Mark and Shirvani at MATARANGI REALTY can be viewed at Matarangi Realty Matarangi 4 Square the Fire Station and at the boat ramp notice board If anyone requires information regarding how to read the bar evaluating the break and how to cross the bar safely please contact the Boat and Fishing Club on 0212690058 and they will endeavour to

take you out and explain any queriesThe Kids fishing competition was held recently at the Matarangi wharf on the 30th December This competition was open to all children up to the ages of 12 years and they did well in the windy conditions This popular event is sponsored by Kurt Davis and his The Jet Ski Fishing Show and the prizes on offer were once again amazing The girls caught more fish than the boysThe Annual Matarangi January 2nd fishing competition was held again and though the windy weather kept numbers down it was still a great event Thanks to the generosity of the following sponsors Matarangi Beach Realty Matarangi Four Square Puku and Kerrersquos Liquor Store The Moss Family Ray White Realty Blue Lewis Wayne Vegar and Hurdleyrsquos Office Furniture

THE RESULTS WERE Heaviest John Dorie Mark Smallwood 1920 kg2nd heaviest John Dorie Kirk Davis 1512 kgHeaviest Kahawai Callum Bradley 2822 kg2nd heaviest Kahawai Steve Clay 2662 kg3rd heaviest Kahawai Steve Clay 2400 kgMystery weight Snapper Andrew Buss 1470 kgHeaviest Kingfish Kirk Davis 7025 kgHeaviest Snapper Mark Fisken 5994 kg2nd heaviest Snapper Callum Bradley 4746 kg3rd heaviest Snapper Gavin Alden 2430 kgWith the increased number of dwellings in Matarangi the boat ramp will be put under pressure this summer There are 3 ramps and with a little patience the system works When you arrive at the ramp please have your boat ready to be launched with the bung in and all gear aboard There is nothing more frustrating to the people waiting to launch than the ramp being blocked by someone not fully prepared Courtesy is contagious

Top left Callum Bradley with Pete MurphyTop right Kirk Davis from the Jetski TV Fishing Show hosted a fun event for the childrenBottom right Gavin Alden with Steve Moss and wee baby Billy

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lsquoDan the Manrsquo was back in town with his wines from Mills Reef for the Wine Clubrsquos Christmas celebration About 60 folk attended the fun filled evening of delicious food and nice wine As Dan said this was not just a celebration of wine but a celebration of communityMills Reef is a winery near Tauranga and is one of the vineyards chosen for the A Taste of Matarangi Festival The evening was largely about show casing their Elspeth range of wines but we did start off the evening with a celebratory Non Vintage Bubbles (A Methode Traditionale) and we did try their Reserve Rose and Reserve Pinot Noir during the evening tooThe Mills Reef Elspeth represents their top tier of wines produced from their own vineyards in the Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay The range is limited to Chardonnay Syrah and Bordeaux style reds The Elspeth tier is named in honour and memory of the winemakerrsquos Grandmother Elspeth PrestonFor the evening Sharon and Darren from Four Square Matarangi provided some delicious platters and Bob Segetin provided some lovely smoked fish Xmas Ham and Buns were also on offer beautifully cooked by our master chef Rosie A choice of glazed ham was given Cointreau and Orange or Brandy and Mustard Both were sublime This was expertly carved once again by our master carver SteveThese wines are all available at Puku and KerrersquosFeatured Master Chef Rosie Jakicevich and Master Carver Steve Threadgold at the Xmas Wine Club

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RINGS BEACH TO MATARANGI SWIMA record 69 swimmers completed the 15th running of the Rings Beach to Matarangi ocean swim on January 3rd

Though there were slightly choppy conditions the lack of a swell made the time fast with Christiaan Maarhuis coming home in just 1430 just metres ahead of Jamie Robins and Tom Moulder

The first woman home was junior category competitor Danielle Curtlett in 1626 with Beth Harford and Sarah Brooks following behind her in another close race

Top Some entered the water in wetsuits while some other brave souls swam in just shorts and bikinis Thankfully no budgie smugglers

Bottom Steve Threadgold greeted at the finish line by his granddaughter following his ldquofirst competitive swim in decadesrdquo

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STARGAZERS SIGHTSwith Alastair Brickell of Stargazers Tours amp BnB

Venus continues to be unmistakable in the western twilight sky as the ldquoevening starrdquo and appears higher and higher after sunset this month as it moves further away from the Sun from our point of view It will be furthest away and thus highest at the end of March In June it will be on the other side of the Sun and will then be our ldquomorning starrdquo Jupiter is very low in the eastern pre-dawn sky as is Mars and also Saturn which is too close to the Sun to be easily visible We will be able to see Jupiter being briefly covered up by the Moon on the 23rd

Orion with ldquothe Potrdquo is unmistakable in the eastern evening sky along with Sirius and Canopus the two brightest stars Alpha Centauri the third brightest is low on the southern horizon in the evening Of these three only Sirius the brightest is visible to observers in the Northern Hemisphere so we are very lucky here We also get a great view of the Pleiades the Seven Sisters or Matariki in our summer nights towards the northeast This very distinctive young star cluster is known as Subaru to the Japanese and can be seen on the logo of their car of the same name This Milky Way is visible late in the evening but is quite faint as we are now only seeing its outside edge

January 17 ndash The pre-dawn eastern sky will have bright Jupiter on the horizon with Mars and the red giant star Antares just above it Antares means ldquorival of Marsrdquo and it will be interesting to compare their colours and brightness When Mars is close to us it can be almost as bright as Antares and thus its rival

January 21 ndash The crescent Moon now joins the morning show and almost forms a line with Mars and Antares above it and to the right

January 22 ndash The early morning Moon is now about half way between Mars and Jupiter which is low on the horizon Tomorrow it will move across Jupiter

January 23 ndash Observers with powerful binoculars or a telescope will be able to see an unusual sight during the daytime with the Moon covering or ldquooccultingrdquo Jupiter The biggest planet will disappear behind the Moon at 430pm and reappear on the other side at 531pm Great care must be taken to never look at the Sun which will be quite near the Moon today with either binoculars or a telescope as instant blindness can result

January 26 ndash The western twilight sky will show a very thin crescent Moon with faint Mercury just below it to the left

January 27 ndash The thin crescent Moon now lies about half way between faint Mercury and brilliant Venus in the evening twilight

January 28 ndash The crescent Moon now sits right next to brilliant Venus

January 29 ndash The Moon has now moved above Venus on its 28 day trek around the Earth

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Festive Fun on the Harbour

The Big Yellow Duck made another appearance on Whangapoua Harbour this Christmas courtesy of the

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Also on Whangapoua Harbour this festive season was Santarsquos water sleigh which was built by Howard Smith

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puzzle corner ------

Our Monthly Puzzle created by David Key

with Sharon ClayHere we are in 2020 so Happy New Year to you all and wishing you all a bug free 2020

As I write a few have reared their heads again especially with the heat ndash ants of course bed bugs (as people come back from their overseas travels) but this time wersquore talking about fleas

Several species are found on a range of warm-blooded hosts including humans (eg the cat flea the dog flea the bird flea and the northern rat flea) Adult fleas are found on the hosts themselves whereas the larvae and pupae live in places like the burrows or nests of hosts When fleas have not fed for some time they are likely to change their choice of host and this may involve having a human blood meal While the human flea is rare in New Zealand cat and bird fleas are very common

There are few things you can do to remove them eg keeping up with animal flea treatment ensure their bedding clean is kept clean at all times vacuum carpets and furnishings especially pets areas regularly but remember to remove the dust bag and clean it before the next use Spraying or bombing the house will help to remove them

Remember fleas can live more than 100 days On average they live two to three months Female fleas cannot lay eggs until after their first blood meal and begin to lay eggs within 36-48 hours after that meal

Trivia 2020 - Adult fleas can jump distances up to 200 times their body length this is the equivalent of an adult human jumping 400 metres

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N C O A R M D L E

DECEMBERrsquoS SUDOKU SOLUTIONThe first sale of the day was herbal soap made by a crafter whose name did not begin with a DThis like the wand was not the cheapest item of the first five items sold that dayA laser cut gift was sold for $20 which was not created by one of the girls and was cheaper than Marys itemThe fifth sale of the day was for the amount of $40 it was something the girl that created it was very proud ofDawns product sold 2nd and like Annettes was not one of the two most expensive itemsDerek made elaborate Macrame products but one of these was not one of the first three products sold

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Regular Events

MONDAYSMen on Mats (Pilates for Blokes) 8-9am Ph Christiane 0273122584

Matarangi Ladies Pilates 9-10am Ph Christiane 0273122584

Kuaotunu Craft amp Social Club 1-4pm Ph Lia 866 2054

Kuaotunu Library 1-4pm Ph Maxine 027 293 0369

Mens 9 Hole Golfers tee off 1030am The Dunes

Contract Bridge 7pm St Johnrsquos rooms Tiki Rd Coro Town Info ph Colin 866 5428

Yoga 7am Vinyasa Kuaotunu Hall Ph 021 08 100 125

Ladies ldquoAllsorts Excerciserdquo Class beginning June 10th at the fire station 1015 - till 1115 ( after Ladies Pilates) - duration 1hr Phone Christiane 0273122584

Books and Banter Club First Monday of the month - 7 to 9 pm Bring a book you have enjoyed to share and swap Coffee and tea and BYO wine Phone Cora on 0212226707 if you wish to attend and for venue details Numbers are limited

Kuaotunu Library Open 247 when you become a member Contact Maxine 07 866 4341 or 027 293 0369

TUESDAYSMenrsquos Coffee Morning (1st Tues of every Month ndash 7th March) 10am Pipers Cafeacute

Ladies Golf 9 and 18 golfers Tee off at 10am The Dunes

Matarangi Craft Group 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month 7-9pm Meet at the Matarangi Fire Station Contact Lesley 07 866 0788

KAMAG meeting 530pm every 2nd Tuesday of the month Kuaotunu Hall All welcome

Hatha Yoga 10 - 1130 am

WEDNESDAYSKuaotunu Steiner Play Group 930-1130am Ph Ina 866 2841

Menrsquos Golf Tee off 10am Meet The Dunes just before tee off

Womenrsquos Coffee Morning (1st Wed of every month) 10am Pipers Cafeacute All welcome

YOGA 7am Vinyasa Kuaotunu Hall Ph 021 08 100 125

ICONZ for boys The Adventure begins hereAnchor - Year 1-3 (5-7 year old) Adventure - Year 4-6 (8-10 year old) STARTING TERM 2 Extreme - Year 7-9 (11-13 year old) Held on Wednesday evenings Kuaotunu Hall from 530pm - 7pm Any inquiries please contact Robyn 020 409 39674 or email robynbalfour2hotmailcom

Kuaotunu ICONZ for Girlz Growing Girls for Good Held at the Kuaotunu Hall Wednesdays at 4pm-530pm (during the school term) For Girls aged 8-13 years old For more information please contact Robyn 020 409 39674 or email robynbalfour2hotmailcom

THURSDAYSLadies 18 Hole Golfers tee off 930 am The Dunes

Mens 9 Hole Golfers tee off 1030 am The Dunes

Ladies Golf 9 and 18 golfers Tee off at 10am The Dunes

Ladies Keep Fit 9-10am Matarangi Fire Station All Welcome Phone Barbara 866 2687

Matarangi Craft Group meets every Thursday at 1030am the Matarangi Fire Station Info Linda Segetin at 866 5653

Hatha Yoga 9 - 1030 am

Kuaotunu Steiner Playgroup ndash the contact to Kindergarten 07 8660094 and the time from 9 am to 1130 am

TUES THURS amp SATRings Beach Wetland Volunteer days 830-1230 Ph 866 5338

SATURDAYSHatha Yoga 3rd Age 9-1030am (For over 60 yr olds andor for people with limited mobility)

SUNDAYSMatarangi Markets start Labour Weekend

Upcoming Events

THAMES WINGS AND WHEELSSat 25 Jan 2020 1000amThames Airfield

LEADFOOT FESTIVALSat 08 Feb 2020 - Sun 09 Feb 2020Leadfoot Ranch Hahei

MERCURY BAY ART ESCAPESat 07 Mar 2020 - Sun 08 Mar 2020 Tairua to Kuaotunu

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MAH JONG GROUPAnyone interested in a Mah Jong group in Matarangi please contact Sheila 021 1858567

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126 Kelly Jade AvenueOptions are endless for this 714sqm section surrounded by quality homes You have the ease of the golf course behind you and the reserve in front offering harbour views Call now to secure for summer For Sale $280000 ID 2200597

Section in Kelly Jade

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3 3 Land Size 551m22+

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A windy Saturday may have kept playing numbers lower than 2019 but this yearrsquos Matarangi Summer Tennis Doubles Tournament made up for it with high quality tennis that was appreciated by those spectators who came down to the Sands Crescent Courts

The winner of the Men Doubles were father and son team from Tauranga Tim and Aiden Dunn who beat last yearrsquos runners up brothers Tim and Nick Burnie In the mixed doubles event Gavin Donald and Kelly Drew defeated Warkworth couple Robert Blair and partner Annette

ldquoAlong with Monet Johnson of You Travel Whitianga who was the main sponsor Irsquod also like to

thank Pip Perry from Ray White for the spot prizes and Matarangi 4 Square for the sausage sizzlerdquo said event organizer Chris lsquoCJrsquo Palmer ldquoWhat was great about this year was that all players came away with a prizerdquo

Chris said the tournament is evolving and would look to tweak the playing programme a little further for 2021 He looks forward to it getting better every year

Top Tim and Aiden Dunn with Pip Perry (L) and CJ Palmer (R)

Bottom Mixed Doubles Champs Gavin Donald and Kelly Drew with Pip and CJ

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HAVE A GO GOLF DAYEver thought it would be great to play golf but not

sure how to go about the basics

Now is your chance as The Dunes welcomes every non golfer in the area to join some of their senior

members for a Have A Go Day

On Sunday February 9 from 930am to 1130am new golfers can learn the basics of golf - how to

stand swing and hit that little white pill

And its free Clubs balls and tees - along with some instruction - are all free

All you have to do is check in at the clubhouse at 915am with a sunhat sunscreen trainers and a

happy disposition We will do the rest

For more information phone Simon at The Dunes 8665394 If you are keen on playing please phone

Simon so as he can have an idea on playing numbers on the day

TWILIGHT GOLFTwilight golf starts again at The Dunes on February

2

Anyone with a handicap can play with tee off between 3pm and 330pm The cost is $5 for the

haggle

Just turn up at the clubhouse and make up a four or we will connect you with other players for a fun

afternoon of nine hole golf

And after golf the bar will be open and Epica pizza oven will be fired up and cooking your dinner

You donrsquot even have to be a member of The Dunes (but you do need a handicap)

Twilight golf will run until the end of Daylight Saving April 5

Matarangi Tennis Doubles Tournament

9

A FABULOUS DAY OF FOOD WINE amp MUSIC BY THE BEACH

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Understanding the importance of memories

A funeral is a special day Itrsquos a chance to celebrate the importance of a life

to share memories of the good times the funny moments and the difference your loved one has made

Cardboard Cup

2020

A good turnout of spectators expecting a few capsizes However this year all boats stayed afloat

Lewis with his boat Ginger Beer

This young competitor preparing to launch (Photo credit Richardsons)

Cardboard Cup entries under starters orders of ldquoCommodorerdquo Keith Goodall

The 2020 regatta saw more creative wonders built of

cardboard and duct tape Sponsored and organized again by the good

crew at Richardsons Real Estate the annual Cardboard Cup was another

watersports classic

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Opito Sands Subdivision offers 40 prime beachside sections ranging from absolute beach front torear elevated sites and priced to meet most budgets in stunning Opito Bay Coromandel

8 kilometres of a crescent shaped bay renowned for its beauty ndash golden sand sheltered and safe coastalenvironment snorkelling photography exploring and many other coastal living activitiesThe calm clear waters are also perfect for diving or fishing

The importance of preserving the natural environment has been the goal in the development of this subdivisionThis includes sanctuaries for native bird life conversion of farmland to native planting and protection ofsand dunes with natural dune vegetation including boardwalks for access to the beach

The development of the subdivision at 68 Skippers Road is now complete with titles due February 2020

Half the sections are already sold secure your slice of paradise nowContact Ross Christensen on 0204 051 0527 for an exclusive viewing

Open ChristmasndashNew Year holidayssee opitosandsconz for dates

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THE CALL CAME AND THE PEOPLE ANSWEREDContinued from front pageScientists from Massey University arrived down from Auckland to take samples and measurements to assist them in future whale stranding research Local iwi and DOC coordinated the burial of the four whales which did not survive the beaching ordealAlso in 2020 the cultural side of dealing with the tikanga of deceased whales is more prominent than in those days Ngati Huarere played an important cultural role during the stranding There was mihi and karakia to give thanks for the lives of the whales who were deceased and for the safe return of the living to the sealdquoIt was an emotional experience for all concerned Being involved with the spiritual aspect of the day and the respect shown to our taonga of the sea by all who attended was amazing and appreciatedrdquo said Ngati Huarere spokesperson Wanda Brljevich

ldquoMaramataka have been used for centuries for recording and informing environmental conditions and activities Whales play a significant role in Maori history and tikanga and are considered a symbol of abundance richness and strength Ngati Huarere give thanks to everyone who was involved at all levels for the part they played in the rescue and safe release of the whales and also the tautoko of Ngati Hei and Ngati WhanaungardquoDeputy Fire Chief Bob Segetin says one of the many touching things that has happened since the stranding is the thanks that the community have given those who went down and helped The Matarangi Rural Fire Force had sixteen members directly involved and he is amazed by the number of people dropping into the station to give his team thanks for what they did on the dayldquoOne special thank you that stands out was when two small girls who were down here on holiday painted shells

and raised $1730 Instead of going and buying sweets as most 7 or 8 year olds would do they came down to the station with their grandmother and donated their money to the fire station as a thank you for the work our team did on the day We were very touched by thatrdquoIt was a special and unforgettable experience for all those involved Matarangi home owner Anni Docking summed the day up perfectly ldquoI had the privilege of helping to re-float seven pilot whales stranded on the Matarangi Spit Sadly we lost four whales including a baby But what a fantastic response from the community Even young children with their small sandcastle buckets helped willingly alongside the bigger people with their paint buckets gardening cans containers of all colours amp shapes as we set up human chains to ferry buckets keeping each of the whales wet and comfortable while we waited for high tide Once in the water the whales still needed support to stop rolling before they recovered sufficiently so those with wetsuits jumped in to help We finally managed to send them offshore herding them up the estuary and away over the bar All the teams did an awesome job DOC Matarangi Rural Fire Force Project Jonah and every single volunteer who answered the call pitching in without hesitationrdquo said AnniThe successful recovery of some of the pilot whales has led to more people seeking to get involved in volunteering for future whale stranding recovery events Project Jonah are running on March 15 a one day marine mammal medic course It costs $120 ($85 for students with valid ID) and once trained youll be added to the Project Jonah national callout list That means that when a stranding occurs your lifesaving skills can be called uponIf people see any stranded whales please contact DOCs 24-hour number 0800 DOC HOT (0800 362 468)Featured A crowd of well over a thousand people came down to the spit to assist in the recovery or to watch

Human chains were formed to pass buckets of water to keep the whales alive whilst stranded

Locals and holidaymakers plus the crew from Project Jonah local FENZ personnel and DOC rangers worked tirelessly throughout the day trying to keep the whales

alive (Photo Credit Ian Patrick)

A huge thanks to all those who worked for hours to get the stranded whales back into the harbor and

safely out to sea (Photo Credit Ian Patrick)

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WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THE MBPOur local Fire Chief Stu Arnold is on holiday in Canada at present and sent through this picture that his son Scott took of Nerrisa Stu and MaryAnn at the beautiful alpine

resort of Banff

We love receiving your lsquoWhere in the World is the Matarangi Beach Paperrsquo photos

Please email your photos with a caption to the editor contactmatarangibeachpaper

com

On the afternoon of Sunday January 5th this photo of the winners of the Beach Tennis event showed how amazing the sky was due to the smoke from

the Australian bush fires (Credit Nic Burnie)

The wharf was packed with young anglers for the Kids Fishing Contest sponsored by The JetSki

Fishing Show

Pete Murphy and Phil Morton last week testing their new prototype Matarangi Rescue boat

Fishing club weigh master Harry Karl hard at work during the 2nd January Fishing Contest

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The Matarangi Mile organised by the Matarangi Beach Paper was held on Sunday January 5th in quite windy and unforgiving conditions Like the inaugural event last year the course was a measured mile from the Village Green to the Ocean Close entrance of the beach and return

The Ladies Open was so close Ruby Farquhar and Zara Pomfret both recorded 636 but Ruby was just in front Hayley Dawbin came third in a time 651

In the Menrsquos Open Harry Ewing smashed the field with a time 519 2nd was Chad Gordon in 544 and 3rd was Thomas Duffy in 554 Harryrsquos time is the new course record Last year Max Brady won in 548 Also to win prizes were Finn Molloy and Liv Gordon as the youngest boy and girl The Golden Oldie prize went to Tim Kershaw

Prizes were generously donated by the Eden Clinic Whitianga Stirling Sports Whitianga Pip Perry from Ray White and the Matarangi Beach Paper Thanks to Harry and Sue Karl for timekeeping and recording John Skelton for course marshalling and Pip Perry for looking after the event tent The MBP would also like to thank to all of the participants and supporters who turned up for the event

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Working hard on your behalf to protect and preserve community values and amenities

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For an Enrolment form contact the treasurer David Macdonald at 131 Sands Crescent Matarangi or 07 866 0968

The Matarangi Mile

Top The first three men went under 6 minutesBottom The ladiesrsquo open saw a sprint finish to the line

18

THE FISHING REPORTThere have been some reasonable snapper around the 3 kilo mark being caught in the puddle at around 30 metres over the last few weeks Orcarsquos have been seen in the area also a school of small dolphins are frequenting the puddle indicating there is fish aroundThe Whangapoua bar doesnrsquot have a major channel at the moment Also be aware that the sand has drifted well into the harbour Updated photos of the bar courtesy of Mark and Shirvani at MATARANGI REALTY can be viewed at Matarangi Realty Matarangi 4 Square the Fire Station and at the boat ramp notice board If anyone requires information regarding how to read the bar evaluating the break and how to cross the bar safely please contact the Boat and Fishing Club on 0212690058 and they will endeavour to

take you out and explain any queriesThe Kids fishing competition was held recently at the Matarangi wharf on the 30th December This competition was open to all children up to the ages of 12 years and they did well in the windy conditions This popular event is sponsored by Kurt Davis and his The Jet Ski Fishing Show and the prizes on offer were once again amazing The girls caught more fish than the boysThe Annual Matarangi January 2nd fishing competition was held again and though the windy weather kept numbers down it was still a great event Thanks to the generosity of the following sponsors Matarangi Beach Realty Matarangi Four Square Puku and Kerrersquos Liquor Store The Moss Family Ray White Realty Blue Lewis Wayne Vegar and Hurdleyrsquos Office Furniture

THE RESULTS WERE Heaviest John Dorie Mark Smallwood 1920 kg2nd heaviest John Dorie Kirk Davis 1512 kgHeaviest Kahawai Callum Bradley 2822 kg2nd heaviest Kahawai Steve Clay 2662 kg3rd heaviest Kahawai Steve Clay 2400 kgMystery weight Snapper Andrew Buss 1470 kgHeaviest Kingfish Kirk Davis 7025 kgHeaviest Snapper Mark Fisken 5994 kg2nd heaviest Snapper Callum Bradley 4746 kg3rd heaviest Snapper Gavin Alden 2430 kgWith the increased number of dwellings in Matarangi the boat ramp will be put under pressure this summer There are 3 ramps and with a little patience the system works When you arrive at the ramp please have your boat ready to be launched with the bung in and all gear aboard There is nothing more frustrating to the people waiting to launch than the ramp being blocked by someone not fully prepared Courtesy is contagious

Top left Callum Bradley with Pete MurphyTop right Kirk Davis from the Jetski TV Fishing Show hosted a fun event for the childrenBottom right Gavin Alden with Steve Moss and wee baby Billy

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Call Brent Trail or Paul Graves

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lsquoDan the Manrsquo was back in town with his wines from Mills Reef for the Wine Clubrsquos Christmas celebration About 60 folk attended the fun filled evening of delicious food and nice wine As Dan said this was not just a celebration of wine but a celebration of communityMills Reef is a winery near Tauranga and is one of the vineyards chosen for the A Taste of Matarangi Festival The evening was largely about show casing their Elspeth range of wines but we did start off the evening with a celebratory Non Vintage Bubbles (A Methode Traditionale) and we did try their Reserve Rose and Reserve Pinot Noir during the evening tooThe Mills Reef Elspeth represents their top tier of wines produced from their own vineyards in the Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay The range is limited to Chardonnay Syrah and Bordeaux style reds The Elspeth tier is named in honour and memory of the winemakerrsquos Grandmother Elspeth PrestonFor the evening Sharon and Darren from Four Square Matarangi provided some delicious platters and Bob Segetin provided some lovely smoked fish Xmas Ham and Buns were also on offer beautifully cooked by our master chef Rosie A choice of glazed ham was given Cointreau and Orange or Brandy and Mustard Both were sublime This was expertly carved once again by our master carver SteveThese wines are all available at Puku and KerrersquosFeatured Master Chef Rosie Jakicevich and Master Carver Steve Threadgold at the Xmas Wine Club

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Contact Brian Ph 07 866 5432 021 477 478

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Your local beach paper keeping you informed and update on our community

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RINGS BEACH TO MATARANGI SWIMA record 69 swimmers completed the 15th running of the Rings Beach to Matarangi ocean swim on January 3rd

Though there were slightly choppy conditions the lack of a swell made the time fast with Christiaan Maarhuis coming home in just 1430 just metres ahead of Jamie Robins and Tom Moulder

The first woman home was junior category competitor Danielle Curtlett in 1626 with Beth Harford and Sarah Brooks following behind her in another close race

Top Some entered the water in wetsuits while some other brave souls swam in just shorts and bikinis Thankfully no budgie smugglers

Bottom Steve Threadgold greeted at the finish line by his granddaughter following his ldquofirst competitive swim in decadesrdquo

Puku amp KerresWine Club

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STARGAZERS SIGHTSwith Alastair Brickell of Stargazers Tours amp BnB

Venus continues to be unmistakable in the western twilight sky as the ldquoevening starrdquo and appears higher and higher after sunset this month as it moves further away from the Sun from our point of view It will be furthest away and thus highest at the end of March In June it will be on the other side of the Sun and will then be our ldquomorning starrdquo Jupiter is very low in the eastern pre-dawn sky as is Mars and also Saturn which is too close to the Sun to be easily visible We will be able to see Jupiter being briefly covered up by the Moon on the 23rd

Orion with ldquothe Potrdquo is unmistakable in the eastern evening sky along with Sirius and Canopus the two brightest stars Alpha Centauri the third brightest is low on the southern horizon in the evening Of these three only Sirius the brightest is visible to observers in the Northern Hemisphere so we are very lucky here We also get a great view of the Pleiades the Seven Sisters or Matariki in our summer nights towards the northeast This very distinctive young star cluster is known as Subaru to the Japanese and can be seen on the logo of their car of the same name This Milky Way is visible late in the evening but is quite faint as we are now only seeing its outside edge

January 17 ndash The pre-dawn eastern sky will have bright Jupiter on the horizon with Mars and the red giant star Antares just above it Antares means ldquorival of Marsrdquo and it will be interesting to compare their colours and brightness When Mars is close to us it can be almost as bright as Antares and thus its rival

January 21 ndash The crescent Moon now joins the morning show and almost forms a line with Mars and Antares above it and to the right

January 22 ndash The early morning Moon is now about half way between Mars and Jupiter which is low on the horizon Tomorrow it will move across Jupiter

January 23 ndash Observers with powerful binoculars or a telescope will be able to see an unusual sight during the daytime with the Moon covering or ldquooccultingrdquo Jupiter The biggest planet will disappear behind the Moon at 430pm and reappear on the other side at 531pm Great care must be taken to never look at the Sun which will be quite near the Moon today with either binoculars or a telescope as instant blindness can result

January 26 ndash The western twilight sky will show a very thin crescent Moon with faint Mercury just below it to the left

January 27 ndash The thin crescent Moon now lies about half way between faint Mercury and brilliant Venus in the evening twilight

January 28 ndash The crescent Moon now sits right next to brilliant Venus

January 29 ndash The Moon has now moved above Venus on its 28 day trek around the Earth

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Festive Fun on the Harbour

The Big Yellow Duck made another appearance on Whangapoua Harbour this Christmas courtesy of the

crew at Peninsula Pests and NZ Rangehoods

Also on Whangapoua Harbour this festive season was Santarsquos water sleigh which was built by Howard Smith

Check out our Matarangi Beach Paper website

wwwmatarangibeachpapercom The last 3 editions plus

BEACH magazine

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BEACH magazine

puzzle corner ------

Our Monthly Puzzle created by David Key

with Sharon ClayHere we are in 2020 so Happy New Year to you all and wishing you all a bug free 2020

As I write a few have reared their heads again especially with the heat ndash ants of course bed bugs (as people come back from their overseas travels) but this time wersquore talking about fleas

Several species are found on a range of warm-blooded hosts including humans (eg the cat flea the dog flea the bird flea and the northern rat flea) Adult fleas are found on the hosts themselves whereas the larvae and pupae live in places like the burrows or nests of hosts When fleas have not fed for some time they are likely to change their choice of host and this may involve having a human blood meal While the human flea is rare in New Zealand cat and bird fleas are very common

There are few things you can do to remove them eg keeping up with animal flea treatment ensure their bedding clean is kept clean at all times vacuum carpets and furnishings especially pets areas regularly but remember to remove the dust bag and clean it before the next use Spraying or bombing the house will help to remove them

Remember fleas can live more than 100 days On average they live two to three months Female fleas cannot lay eggs until after their first blood meal and begin to lay eggs within 36-48 hours after that meal

Trivia 2020 - Adult fleas can jump distances up to 200 times their body length this is the equivalent of an adult human jumping 400 metres

Stephen amp Sharon Clay Peninsula Pest Services Ltd

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DECEMBERrsquoS SUDOKU SOLUTIONThe first sale of the day was herbal soap made by a crafter whose name did not begin with a DThis like the wand was not the cheapest item of the first five items sold that dayA laser cut gift was sold for $20 which was not created by one of the girls and was cheaper than Marys itemThe fifth sale of the day was for the amount of $40 it was something the girl that created it was very proud ofDawns product sold 2nd and like Annettes was not one of the two most expensive itemsDerek made elaborate Macrame products but one of these was not one of the first three products sold

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Regular Events

MONDAYSMen on Mats (Pilates for Blokes) 8-9am Ph Christiane 0273122584

Matarangi Ladies Pilates 9-10am Ph Christiane 0273122584

Kuaotunu Craft amp Social Club 1-4pm Ph Lia 866 2054

Kuaotunu Library 1-4pm Ph Maxine 027 293 0369

Mens 9 Hole Golfers tee off 1030am The Dunes

Contract Bridge 7pm St Johnrsquos rooms Tiki Rd Coro Town Info ph Colin 866 5428

Yoga 7am Vinyasa Kuaotunu Hall Ph 021 08 100 125

Ladies ldquoAllsorts Excerciserdquo Class beginning June 10th at the fire station 1015 - till 1115 ( after Ladies Pilates) - duration 1hr Phone Christiane 0273122584

Books and Banter Club First Monday of the month - 7 to 9 pm Bring a book you have enjoyed to share and swap Coffee and tea and BYO wine Phone Cora on 0212226707 if you wish to attend and for venue details Numbers are limited

Kuaotunu Library Open 247 when you become a member Contact Maxine 07 866 4341 or 027 293 0369

TUESDAYSMenrsquos Coffee Morning (1st Tues of every Month ndash 7th March) 10am Pipers Cafeacute

Ladies Golf 9 and 18 golfers Tee off at 10am The Dunes

Matarangi Craft Group 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month 7-9pm Meet at the Matarangi Fire Station Contact Lesley 07 866 0788

KAMAG meeting 530pm every 2nd Tuesday of the month Kuaotunu Hall All welcome

Hatha Yoga 10 - 1130 am

WEDNESDAYSKuaotunu Steiner Play Group 930-1130am Ph Ina 866 2841

Menrsquos Golf Tee off 10am Meet The Dunes just before tee off

Womenrsquos Coffee Morning (1st Wed of every month) 10am Pipers Cafeacute All welcome

YOGA 7am Vinyasa Kuaotunu Hall Ph 021 08 100 125

ICONZ for boys The Adventure begins hereAnchor - Year 1-3 (5-7 year old) Adventure - Year 4-6 (8-10 year old) STARTING TERM 2 Extreme - Year 7-9 (11-13 year old) Held on Wednesday evenings Kuaotunu Hall from 530pm - 7pm Any inquiries please contact Robyn 020 409 39674 or email robynbalfour2hotmailcom

Kuaotunu ICONZ for Girlz Growing Girls for Good Held at the Kuaotunu Hall Wednesdays at 4pm-530pm (during the school term) For Girls aged 8-13 years old For more information please contact Robyn 020 409 39674 or email robynbalfour2hotmailcom

THURSDAYSLadies 18 Hole Golfers tee off 930 am The Dunes

Mens 9 Hole Golfers tee off 1030 am The Dunes

Ladies Golf 9 and 18 golfers Tee off at 10am The Dunes

Ladies Keep Fit 9-10am Matarangi Fire Station All Welcome Phone Barbara 866 2687

Matarangi Craft Group meets every Thursday at 1030am the Matarangi Fire Station Info Linda Segetin at 866 5653

Hatha Yoga 9 - 1030 am

Kuaotunu Steiner Playgroup ndash the contact to Kindergarten 07 8660094 and the time from 9 am to 1130 am

TUES THURS amp SATRings Beach Wetland Volunteer days 830-1230 Ph 866 5338

SATURDAYSHatha Yoga 3rd Age 9-1030am (For over 60 yr olds andor for people with limited mobility)

SUNDAYSMatarangi Markets start Labour Weekend

Upcoming Events

THAMES WINGS AND WHEELSSat 25 Jan 2020 1000amThames Airfield

LEADFOOT FESTIVALSat 08 Feb 2020 - Sun 09 Feb 2020Leadfoot Ranch Hahei

MERCURY BAY ART ESCAPESat 07 Mar 2020 - Sun 08 Mar 2020 Tairua to Kuaotunu

A TASTE OF MATARANGISat 04 Apr 2020

Village Green Matarangi

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EXCEPTIONAL SECTION 4 SALEWhangapoua Beach Coromandel Elevated + All Day Sun + Sea Views + Private Access +

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126 Kelly Jade AvenueOptions are endless for this 714sqm section surrounded by quality homes You have the ease of the golf course behind you and the reserve in front offering harbour views Call now to secure for summer For Sale $280000 ID 2200597

Section in Kelly Jade

MH REALTY LTD BAYLEYS LICENSED UNDER THE REAA 2008

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bull Generous sunny decks elevated views across the Harbour bull Picturesque views of the sleeping giant

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Wishing You All

A Happy New Year At The Beach

BRING THE BOAT $585000

220 Matarangi Drive MatarangiAfter years of family holidays itrsquos time for a new adventure and this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom property is ready for new owners Located in the popular established part of Matarangi this property is ideal for holidaymakers or permanent living Features include the main bedroom with ensuite guest bathroom with separate shower and bath separate laundry open plan living that fl ows out to a covered deck Kent style fi replace for the winter months and a very large high stud garage for the boat plus extra storage As an added bonus there is a caravan and utility connected by a covered patio area that provides a private space for entertainment and a 3rd bathroom for guests Fully fenced back yard which includes a separate fenced area for the family dog Enjoy the convenience of the reserve across the road and start creating your Matarangi memories Call the team at Richardsons to view

Ref RM014 For details callKayla Clarke 022 509 1368wwwrichardsonsconz

3 3 Land Size 551m22+

Page 9: YourLOCAL EVERYDAY · So to save the whale, the then DOC Ranger Rob Chappell got hold of Harold Abrahamson who used his digger to load the whale onto a truck taking it over the Whangapoua

9

A FABULOUS DAY OF FOOD WINE amp MUSIC BY THE BEACH

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Understanding the importance of memories

A funeral is a special day Itrsquos a chance to celebrate the importance of a life

to share memories of the good times the funny moments and the difference your loved one has made

Cardboard Cup

2020

A good turnout of spectators expecting a few capsizes However this year all boats stayed afloat

Lewis with his boat Ginger Beer

This young competitor preparing to launch (Photo credit Richardsons)

Cardboard Cup entries under starters orders of ldquoCommodorerdquo Keith Goodall

The 2020 regatta saw more creative wonders built of

cardboard and duct tape Sponsored and organized again by the good

crew at Richardsons Real Estate the annual Cardboard Cup was another

watersports classic

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Opito Sands Subdivision offers 40 prime beachside sections ranging from absolute beach front torear elevated sites and priced to meet most budgets in stunning Opito Bay Coromandel

8 kilometres of a crescent shaped bay renowned for its beauty ndash golden sand sheltered and safe coastalenvironment snorkelling photography exploring and many other coastal living activitiesThe calm clear waters are also perfect for diving or fishing

The importance of preserving the natural environment has been the goal in the development of this subdivisionThis includes sanctuaries for native bird life conversion of farmland to native planting and protection ofsand dunes with natural dune vegetation including boardwalks for access to the beach

The development of the subdivision at 68 Skippers Road is now complete with titles due February 2020

Half the sections are already sold secure your slice of paradise nowContact Ross Christensen on 0204 051 0527 for an exclusive viewing

Open ChristmasndashNew Year holidayssee opitosandsconz for dates

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THE CALL CAME AND THE PEOPLE ANSWEREDContinued from front pageScientists from Massey University arrived down from Auckland to take samples and measurements to assist them in future whale stranding research Local iwi and DOC coordinated the burial of the four whales which did not survive the beaching ordealAlso in 2020 the cultural side of dealing with the tikanga of deceased whales is more prominent than in those days Ngati Huarere played an important cultural role during the stranding There was mihi and karakia to give thanks for the lives of the whales who were deceased and for the safe return of the living to the sealdquoIt was an emotional experience for all concerned Being involved with the spiritual aspect of the day and the respect shown to our taonga of the sea by all who attended was amazing and appreciatedrdquo said Ngati Huarere spokesperson Wanda Brljevich

ldquoMaramataka have been used for centuries for recording and informing environmental conditions and activities Whales play a significant role in Maori history and tikanga and are considered a symbol of abundance richness and strength Ngati Huarere give thanks to everyone who was involved at all levels for the part they played in the rescue and safe release of the whales and also the tautoko of Ngati Hei and Ngati WhanaungardquoDeputy Fire Chief Bob Segetin says one of the many touching things that has happened since the stranding is the thanks that the community have given those who went down and helped The Matarangi Rural Fire Force had sixteen members directly involved and he is amazed by the number of people dropping into the station to give his team thanks for what they did on the dayldquoOne special thank you that stands out was when two small girls who were down here on holiday painted shells

and raised $1730 Instead of going and buying sweets as most 7 or 8 year olds would do they came down to the station with their grandmother and donated their money to the fire station as a thank you for the work our team did on the day We were very touched by thatrdquoIt was a special and unforgettable experience for all those involved Matarangi home owner Anni Docking summed the day up perfectly ldquoI had the privilege of helping to re-float seven pilot whales stranded on the Matarangi Spit Sadly we lost four whales including a baby But what a fantastic response from the community Even young children with their small sandcastle buckets helped willingly alongside the bigger people with their paint buckets gardening cans containers of all colours amp shapes as we set up human chains to ferry buckets keeping each of the whales wet and comfortable while we waited for high tide Once in the water the whales still needed support to stop rolling before they recovered sufficiently so those with wetsuits jumped in to help We finally managed to send them offshore herding them up the estuary and away over the bar All the teams did an awesome job DOC Matarangi Rural Fire Force Project Jonah and every single volunteer who answered the call pitching in without hesitationrdquo said AnniThe successful recovery of some of the pilot whales has led to more people seeking to get involved in volunteering for future whale stranding recovery events Project Jonah are running on March 15 a one day marine mammal medic course It costs $120 ($85 for students with valid ID) and once trained youll be added to the Project Jonah national callout list That means that when a stranding occurs your lifesaving skills can be called uponIf people see any stranded whales please contact DOCs 24-hour number 0800 DOC HOT (0800 362 468)Featured A crowd of well over a thousand people came down to the spit to assist in the recovery or to watch

Human chains were formed to pass buckets of water to keep the whales alive whilst stranded

Locals and holidaymakers plus the crew from Project Jonah local FENZ personnel and DOC rangers worked tirelessly throughout the day trying to keep the whales

alive (Photo Credit Ian Patrick)

A huge thanks to all those who worked for hours to get the stranded whales back into the harbor and

safely out to sea (Photo Credit Ian Patrick)

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WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THE MBPOur local Fire Chief Stu Arnold is on holiday in Canada at present and sent through this picture that his son Scott took of Nerrisa Stu and MaryAnn at the beautiful alpine

resort of Banff

We love receiving your lsquoWhere in the World is the Matarangi Beach Paperrsquo photos

Please email your photos with a caption to the editor contactmatarangibeachpaper

com

On the afternoon of Sunday January 5th this photo of the winners of the Beach Tennis event showed how amazing the sky was due to the smoke from

the Australian bush fires (Credit Nic Burnie)

The wharf was packed with young anglers for the Kids Fishing Contest sponsored by The JetSki

Fishing Show

Pete Murphy and Phil Morton last week testing their new prototype Matarangi Rescue boat

Fishing club weigh master Harry Karl hard at work during the 2nd January Fishing Contest

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Boats Caravans Furniture Motorhomes

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Storage

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The Matarangi Mile organised by the Matarangi Beach Paper was held on Sunday January 5th in quite windy and unforgiving conditions Like the inaugural event last year the course was a measured mile from the Village Green to the Ocean Close entrance of the beach and return

The Ladies Open was so close Ruby Farquhar and Zara Pomfret both recorded 636 but Ruby was just in front Hayley Dawbin came third in a time 651

In the Menrsquos Open Harry Ewing smashed the field with a time 519 2nd was Chad Gordon in 544 and 3rd was Thomas Duffy in 554 Harryrsquos time is the new course record Last year Max Brady won in 548 Also to win prizes were Finn Molloy and Liv Gordon as the youngest boy and girl The Golden Oldie prize went to Tim Kershaw

Prizes were generously donated by the Eden Clinic Whitianga Stirling Sports Whitianga Pip Perry from Ray White and the Matarangi Beach Paper Thanks to Harry and Sue Karl for timekeeping and recording John Skelton for course marshalling and Pip Perry for looking after the event tent The MBP would also like to thank to all of the participants and supporters who turned up for the event

Historic Kuaotunu HallAvailable for Hire

The perfect place for your event Our hall is suitable for all kinds of activities - functions weddings fundraisers AGMrsquos workshops meetings etc

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Working hard on your behalf to protect and preserve community values and amenities

Our success depends on your support

For an Enrolment form contact the treasurer David Macdonald at 131 Sands Crescent Matarangi or 07 866 0968

The Matarangi Mile

Top The first three men went under 6 minutesBottom The ladiesrsquo open saw a sprint finish to the line

18

THE FISHING REPORTThere have been some reasonable snapper around the 3 kilo mark being caught in the puddle at around 30 metres over the last few weeks Orcarsquos have been seen in the area also a school of small dolphins are frequenting the puddle indicating there is fish aroundThe Whangapoua bar doesnrsquot have a major channel at the moment Also be aware that the sand has drifted well into the harbour Updated photos of the bar courtesy of Mark and Shirvani at MATARANGI REALTY can be viewed at Matarangi Realty Matarangi 4 Square the Fire Station and at the boat ramp notice board If anyone requires information regarding how to read the bar evaluating the break and how to cross the bar safely please contact the Boat and Fishing Club on 0212690058 and they will endeavour to

take you out and explain any queriesThe Kids fishing competition was held recently at the Matarangi wharf on the 30th December This competition was open to all children up to the ages of 12 years and they did well in the windy conditions This popular event is sponsored by Kurt Davis and his The Jet Ski Fishing Show and the prizes on offer were once again amazing The girls caught more fish than the boysThe Annual Matarangi January 2nd fishing competition was held again and though the windy weather kept numbers down it was still a great event Thanks to the generosity of the following sponsors Matarangi Beach Realty Matarangi Four Square Puku and Kerrersquos Liquor Store The Moss Family Ray White Realty Blue Lewis Wayne Vegar and Hurdleyrsquos Office Furniture

THE RESULTS WERE Heaviest John Dorie Mark Smallwood 1920 kg2nd heaviest John Dorie Kirk Davis 1512 kgHeaviest Kahawai Callum Bradley 2822 kg2nd heaviest Kahawai Steve Clay 2662 kg3rd heaviest Kahawai Steve Clay 2400 kgMystery weight Snapper Andrew Buss 1470 kgHeaviest Kingfish Kirk Davis 7025 kgHeaviest Snapper Mark Fisken 5994 kg2nd heaviest Snapper Callum Bradley 4746 kg3rd heaviest Snapper Gavin Alden 2430 kgWith the increased number of dwellings in Matarangi the boat ramp will be put under pressure this summer There are 3 ramps and with a little patience the system works When you arrive at the ramp please have your boat ready to be launched with the bung in and all gear aboard There is nothing more frustrating to the people waiting to launch than the ramp being blocked by someone not fully prepared Courtesy is contagious

Top left Callum Bradley with Pete MurphyTop right Kirk Davis from the Jetski TV Fishing Show hosted a fun event for the childrenBottom right Gavin Alden with Steve Moss and wee baby Billy

BEACH HOUSE FORHOLIDAY RENTALS

Call Brent Trail or Paul Graves

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lsquoDan the Manrsquo was back in town with his wines from Mills Reef for the Wine Clubrsquos Christmas celebration About 60 folk attended the fun filled evening of delicious food and nice wine As Dan said this was not just a celebration of wine but a celebration of communityMills Reef is a winery near Tauranga and is one of the vineyards chosen for the A Taste of Matarangi Festival The evening was largely about show casing their Elspeth range of wines but we did start off the evening with a celebratory Non Vintage Bubbles (A Methode Traditionale) and we did try their Reserve Rose and Reserve Pinot Noir during the evening tooThe Mills Reef Elspeth represents their top tier of wines produced from their own vineyards in the Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay The range is limited to Chardonnay Syrah and Bordeaux style reds The Elspeth tier is named in honour and memory of the winemakerrsquos Grandmother Elspeth PrestonFor the evening Sharon and Darren from Four Square Matarangi provided some delicious platters and Bob Segetin provided some lovely smoked fish Xmas Ham and Buns were also on offer beautifully cooked by our master chef Rosie A choice of glazed ham was given Cointreau and Orange or Brandy and Mustard Both were sublime This was expertly carved once again by our master carver SteveThese wines are all available at Puku and KerrersquosFeatured Master Chef Rosie Jakicevich and Master Carver Steve Threadgold at the Xmas Wine Club

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Building Site amp Driveway preparation

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Metal amp Topsoil Suppliers

Contact Brian Ph 07 866 5432 021 477 478

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Your local beach paper keeping you informed and update on our community

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RINGS BEACH TO MATARANGI SWIMA record 69 swimmers completed the 15th running of the Rings Beach to Matarangi ocean swim on January 3rd

Though there were slightly choppy conditions the lack of a swell made the time fast with Christiaan Maarhuis coming home in just 1430 just metres ahead of Jamie Robins and Tom Moulder

The first woman home was junior category competitor Danielle Curtlett in 1626 with Beth Harford and Sarah Brooks following behind her in another close race

Top Some entered the water in wetsuits while some other brave souls swam in just shorts and bikinis Thankfully no budgie smugglers

Bottom Steve Threadgold greeted at the finish line by his granddaughter following his ldquofirst competitive swim in decadesrdquo

Puku amp KerresWine Club

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STARGAZERS SIGHTSwith Alastair Brickell of Stargazers Tours amp BnB

Venus continues to be unmistakable in the western twilight sky as the ldquoevening starrdquo and appears higher and higher after sunset this month as it moves further away from the Sun from our point of view It will be furthest away and thus highest at the end of March In June it will be on the other side of the Sun and will then be our ldquomorning starrdquo Jupiter is very low in the eastern pre-dawn sky as is Mars and also Saturn which is too close to the Sun to be easily visible We will be able to see Jupiter being briefly covered up by the Moon on the 23rd

Orion with ldquothe Potrdquo is unmistakable in the eastern evening sky along with Sirius and Canopus the two brightest stars Alpha Centauri the third brightest is low on the southern horizon in the evening Of these three only Sirius the brightest is visible to observers in the Northern Hemisphere so we are very lucky here We also get a great view of the Pleiades the Seven Sisters or Matariki in our summer nights towards the northeast This very distinctive young star cluster is known as Subaru to the Japanese and can be seen on the logo of their car of the same name This Milky Way is visible late in the evening but is quite faint as we are now only seeing its outside edge

January 17 ndash The pre-dawn eastern sky will have bright Jupiter on the horizon with Mars and the red giant star Antares just above it Antares means ldquorival of Marsrdquo and it will be interesting to compare their colours and brightness When Mars is close to us it can be almost as bright as Antares and thus its rival

January 21 ndash The crescent Moon now joins the morning show and almost forms a line with Mars and Antares above it and to the right

January 22 ndash The early morning Moon is now about half way between Mars and Jupiter which is low on the horizon Tomorrow it will move across Jupiter

January 23 ndash Observers with powerful binoculars or a telescope will be able to see an unusual sight during the daytime with the Moon covering or ldquooccultingrdquo Jupiter The biggest planet will disappear behind the Moon at 430pm and reappear on the other side at 531pm Great care must be taken to never look at the Sun which will be quite near the Moon today with either binoculars or a telescope as instant blindness can result

January 26 ndash The western twilight sky will show a very thin crescent Moon with faint Mercury just below it to the left

January 27 ndash The thin crescent Moon now lies about half way between faint Mercury and brilliant Venus in the evening twilight

January 28 ndash The crescent Moon now sits right next to brilliant Venus

January 29 ndash The Moon has now moved above Venus on its 28 day trek around the Earth

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Sessions $15 Single

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Lawn Mowing Guy

Weed EatingWeed Spraying

Rubbish Removal

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021 075 2724

Festive Fun on the Harbour

The Big Yellow Duck made another appearance on Whangapoua Harbour this Christmas courtesy of the

crew at Peninsula Pests and NZ Rangehoods

Also on Whangapoua Harbour this festive season was Santarsquos water sleigh which was built by Howard Smith

Check out our Matarangi Beach Paper website

wwwmatarangibeachpapercom The last 3 editions plus

BEACH magazine

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BEACH magazine

puzzle corner ------

Our Monthly Puzzle created by David Key

with Sharon ClayHere we are in 2020 so Happy New Year to you all and wishing you all a bug free 2020

As I write a few have reared their heads again especially with the heat ndash ants of course bed bugs (as people come back from their overseas travels) but this time wersquore talking about fleas

Several species are found on a range of warm-blooded hosts including humans (eg the cat flea the dog flea the bird flea and the northern rat flea) Adult fleas are found on the hosts themselves whereas the larvae and pupae live in places like the burrows or nests of hosts When fleas have not fed for some time they are likely to change their choice of host and this may involve having a human blood meal While the human flea is rare in New Zealand cat and bird fleas are very common

There are few things you can do to remove them eg keeping up with animal flea treatment ensure their bedding clean is kept clean at all times vacuum carpets and furnishings especially pets areas regularly but remember to remove the dust bag and clean it before the next use Spraying or bombing the house will help to remove them

Remember fleas can live more than 100 days On average they live two to three months Female fleas cannot lay eggs until after their first blood meal and begin to lay eggs within 36-48 hours after that meal

Trivia 2020 - Adult fleas can jump distances up to 200 times their body length this is the equivalent of an adult human jumping 400 metres

Stephen amp Sharon Clay Peninsula Pest Services Ltd

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DECEMBERrsquoS SUDOKU SOLUTIONThe first sale of the day was herbal soap made by a crafter whose name did not begin with a DThis like the wand was not the cheapest item of the first five items sold that dayA laser cut gift was sold for $20 which was not created by one of the girls and was cheaper than Marys itemThe fifth sale of the day was for the amount of $40 it was something the girl that created it was very proud ofDawns product sold 2nd and like Annettes was not one of the two most expensive itemsDerek made elaborate Macrame products but one of these was not one of the first three products sold

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Regular Events

MONDAYSMen on Mats (Pilates for Blokes) 8-9am Ph Christiane 0273122584

Matarangi Ladies Pilates 9-10am Ph Christiane 0273122584

Kuaotunu Craft amp Social Club 1-4pm Ph Lia 866 2054

Kuaotunu Library 1-4pm Ph Maxine 027 293 0369

Mens 9 Hole Golfers tee off 1030am The Dunes

Contract Bridge 7pm St Johnrsquos rooms Tiki Rd Coro Town Info ph Colin 866 5428

Yoga 7am Vinyasa Kuaotunu Hall Ph 021 08 100 125

Ladies ldquoAllsorts Excerciserdquo Class beginning June 10th at the fire station 1015 - till 1115 ( after Ladies Pilates) - duration 1hr Phone Christiane 0273122584

Books and Banter Club First Monday of the month - 7 to 9 pm Bring a book you have enjoyed to share and swap Coffee and tea and BYO wine Phone Cora on 0212226707 if you wish to attend and for venue details Numbers are limited

Kuaotunu Library Open 247 when you become a member Contact Maxine 07 866 4341 or 027 293 0369

TUESDAYSMenrsquos Coffee Morning (1st Tues of every Month ndash 7th March) 10am Pipers Cafeacute

Ladies Golf 9 and 18 golfers Tee off at 10am The Dunes

Matarangi Craft Group 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month 7-9pm Meet at the Matarangi Fire Station Contact Lesley 07 866 0788

KAMAG meeting 530pm every 2nd Tuesday of the month Kuaotunu Hall All welcome

Hatha Yoga 10 - 1130 am

WEDNESDAYSKuaotunu Steiner Play Group 930-1130am Ph Ina 866 2841

Menrsquos Golf Tee off 10am Meet The Dunes just before tee off

Womenrsquos Coffee Morning (1st Wed of every month) 10am Pipers Cafeacute All welcome

YOGA 7am Vinyasa Kuaotunu Hall Ph 021 08 100 125

ICONZ for boys The Adventure begins hereAnchor - Year 1-3 (5-7 year old) Adventure - Year 4-6 (8-10 year old) STARTING TERM 2 Extreme - Year 7-9 (11-13 year old) Held on Wednesday evenings Kuaotunu Hall from 530pm - 7pm Any inquiries please contact Robyn 020 409 39674 or email robynbalfour2hotmailcom

Kuaotunu ICONZ for Girlz Growing Girls for Good Held at the Kuaotunu Hall Wednesdays at 4pm-530pm (during the school term) For Girls aged 8-13 years old For more information please contact Robyn 020 409 39674 or email robynbalfour2hotmailcom

THURSDAYSLadies 18 Hole Golfers tee off 930 am The Dunes

Mens 9 Hole Golfers tee off 1030 am The Dunes

Ladies Golf 9 and 18 golfers Tee off at 10am The Dunes

Ladies Keep Fit 9-10am Matarangi Fire Station All Welcome Phone Barbara 866 2687

Matarangi Craft Group meets every Thursday at 1030am the Matarangi Fire Station Info Linda Segetin at 866 5653

Hatha Yoga 9 - 1030 am

Kuaotunu Steiner Playgroup ndash the contact to Kindergarten 07 8660094 and the time from 9 am to 1130 am

TUES THURS amp SATRings Beach Wetland Volunteer days 830-1230 Ph 866 5338

SATURDAYSHatha Yoga 3rd Age 9-1030am (For over 60 yr olds andor for people with limited mobility)

SUNDAYSMatarangi Markets start Labour Weekend

Upcoming Events

THAMES WINGS AND WHEELSSat 25 Jan 2020 1000amThames Airfield

LEADFOOT FESTIVALSat 08 Feb 2020 - Sun 09 Feb 2020Leadfoot Ranch Hahei

MERCURY BAY ART ESCAPESat 07 Mar 2020 - Sun 08 Mar 2020 Tairua to Kuaotunu

A TASTE OF MATARANGISat 04 Apr 2020

Village Green Matarangi

Classifieds Notices

EXCEPTIONAL SECTION 4 SALEWhangapoua Beach Coromandel Elevated + All Day Sun + Sea Views + Private Access +

Concrete Driveway + 46 acres + Native Bush + Three Building Platforms for a dwelling boat shed or heli pad + 5 mins to Boat Ramp + Spray Free + Beehives + Walking Distance to Beach Viewings recommended $1200000 Further info inspection and market analysis contact Lance Adams +64 27 2566 229

Lvadams39gmailcom

MAH JONG GROUPAnyone interested in a Mah Jong group in Matarangi please contact Sheila 021 1858567

FREEhellip Classified adverts are FREE for the publicEmail details to contactmatarangibeachpapercom | Deadline is the last Friday of the month

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126 Kelly Jade AvenueOptions are endless for this 714sqm section surrounded by quality homes You have the ease of the golf course behind you and the reserve in front offering harbour views Call now to secure for summer For Sale $280000 ID 2200597

Section in Kelly Jade

MH REALTY LTD BAYLEYS LICENSED UNDER THE REAA 2008

Kylie PullenM 021 163 6514B 07 866 0098

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bull Elegant home with double garage set along Matarangis Harbour Front bull Enjoy the upstairs spacious open plan living and dining

bull Generous sunny decks elevated views across the Harbour bull Picturesque views of the sleeping giant

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105 Mahoe Place Matarangi (View from site)

$499000

$330000

ldquoCall your Matarangi based Salespeople for a current

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Wishing You All

A Happy New Year At The Beach

BRING THE BOAT $585000

220 Matarangi Drive MatarangiAfter years of family holidays itrsquos time for a new adventure and this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom property is ready for new owners Located in the popular established part of Matarangi this property is ideal for holidaymakers or permanent living Features include the main bedroom with ensuite guest bathroom with separate shower and bath separate laundry open plan living that fl ows out to a covered deck Kent style fi replace for the winter months and a very large high stud garage for the boat plus extra storage As an added bonus there is a caravan and utility connected by a covered patio area that provides a private space for entertainment and a 3rd bathroom for guests Fully fenced back yard which includes a separate fenced area for the family dog Enjoy the convenience of the reserve across the road and start creating your Matarangi memories Call the team at Richardsons to view

Ref RM014 For details callKayla Clarke 022 509 1368wwwrichardsonsconz

3 3 Land Size 551m22+

Page 10: YourLOCAL EVERYDAY · So to save the whale, the then DOC Ranger Rob Chappell got hold of Harold Abrahamson who used his digger to load the whale onto a truck taking it over the Whangapoua

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Funded by the Parliamentary Service Authorised by MP Scott Simpson 614 Pollen St Thames

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Understanding the importance of memories

A funeral is a special day Itrsquos a chance to celebrate the importance of a life

to share memories of the good times the funny moments and the difference your loved one has made

Cardboard Cup

2020

A good turnout of spectators expecting a few capsizes However this year all boats stayed afloat

Lewis with his boat Ginger Beer

This young competitor preparing to launch (Photo credit Richardsons)

Cardboard Cup entries under starters orders of ldquoCommodorerdquo Keith Goodall

The 2020 regatta saw more creative wonders built of

cardboard and duct tape Sponsored and organized again by the good

crew at Richardsons Real Estate the annual Cardboard Cup was another

watersports classic

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Opito Sands Subdivision offers 40 prime beachside sections ranging from absolute beach front torear elevated sites and priced to meet most budgets in stunning Opito Bay Coromandel

8 kilometres of a crescent shaped bay renowned for its beauty ndash golden sand sheltered and safe coastalenvironment snorkelling photography exploring and many other coastal living activitiesThe calm clear waters are also perfect for diving or fishing

The importance of preserving the natural environment has been the goal in the development of this subdivisionThis includes sanctuaries for native bird life conversion of farmland to native planting and protection ofsand dunes with natural dune vegetation including boardwalks for access to the beach

The development of the subdivision at 68 Skippers Road is now complete with titles due February 2020

Half the sections are already sold secure your slice of paradise nowContact Ross Christensen on 0204 051 0527 for an exclusive viewing

Open ChristmasndashNew Year holidayssee opitosandsconz for dates

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Light Through The Trees

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THE CALL CAME AND THE PEOPLE ANSWEREDContinued from front pageScientists from Massey University arrived down from Auckland to take samples and measurements to assist them in future whale stranding research Local iwi and DOC coordinated the burial of the four whales which did not survive the beaching ordealAlso in 2020 the cultural side of dealing with the tikanga of deceased whales is more prominent than in those days Ngati Huarere played an important cultural role during the stranding There was mihi and karakia to give thanks for the lives of the whales who were deceased and for the safe return of the living to the sealdquoIt was an emotional experience for all concerned Being involved with the spiritual aspect of the day and the respect shown to our taonga of the sea by all who attended was amazing and appreciatedrdquo said Ngati Huarere spokesperson Wanda Brljevich

ldquoMaramataka have been used for centuries for recording and informing environmental conditions and activities Whales play a significant role in Maori history and tikanga and are considered a symbol of abundance richness and strength Ngati Huarere give thanks to everyone who was involved at all levels for the part they played in the rescue and safe release of the whales and also the tautoko of Ngati Hei and Ngati WhanaungardquoDeputy Fire Chief Bob Segetin says one of the many touching things that has happened since the stranding is the thanks that the community have given those who went down and helped The Matarangi Rural Fire Force had sixteen members directly involved and he is amazed by the number of people dropping into the station to give his team thanks for what they did on the dayldquoOne special thank you that stands out was when two small girls who were down here on holiday painted shells

and raised $1730 Instead of going and buying sweets as most 7 or 8 year olds would do they came down to the station with their grandmother and donated their money to the fire station as a thank you for the work our team did on the day We were very touched by thatrdquoIt was a special and unforgettable experience for all those involved Matarangi home owner Anni Docking summed the day up perfectly ldquoI had the privilege of helping to re-float seven pilot whales stranded on the Matarangi Spit Sadly we lost four whales including a baby But what a fantastic response from the community Even young children with their small sandcastle buckets helped willingly alongside the bigger people with their paint buckets gardening cans containers of all colours amp shapes as we set up human chains to ferry buckets keeping each of the whales wet and comfortable while we waited for high tide Once in the water the whales still needed support to stop rolling before they recovered sufficiently so those with wetsuits jumped in to help We finally managed to send them offshore herding them up the estuary and away over the bar All the teams did an awesome job DOC Matarangi Rural Fire Force Project Jonah and every single volunteer who answered the call pitching in without hesitationrdquo said AnniThe successful recovery of some of the pilot whales has led to more people seeking to get involved in volunteering for future whale stranding recovery events Project Jonah are running on March 15 a one day marine mammal medic course It costs $120 ($85 for students with valid ID) and once trained youll be added to the Project Jonah national callout list That means that when a stranding occurs your lifesaving skills can be called uponIf people see any stranded whales please contact DOCs 24-hour number 0800 DOC HOT (0800 362 468)Featured A crowd of well over a thousand people came down to the spit to assist in the recovery or to watch

Human chains were formed to pass buckets of water to keep the whales alive whilst stranded

Locals and holidaymakers plus the crew from Project Jonah local FENZ personnel and DOC rangers worked tirelessly throughout the day trying to keep the whales

alive (Photo Credit Ian Patrick)

A huge thanks to all those who worked for hours to get the stranded whales back into the harbor and

safely out to sea (Photo Credit Ian Patrick)

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021 276 6474

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021 388 833

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022 509 1368

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021 022 99 787

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07 866 0322

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WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THE MBPOur local Fire Chief Stu Arnold is on holiday in Canada at present and sent through this picture that his son Scott took of Nerrisa Stu and MaryAnn at the beautiful alpine

resort of Banff

We love receiving your lsquoWhere in the World is the Matarangi Beach Paperrsquo photos

Please email your photos with a caption to the editor contactmatarangibeachpaper

com

On the afternoon of Sunday January 5th this photo of the winners of the Beach Tennis event showed how amazing the sky was due to the smoke from

the Australian bush fires (Credit Nic Burnie)

The wharf was packed with young anglers for the Kids Fishing Contest sponsored by The JetSki

Fishing Show

Pete Murphy and Phil Morton last week testing their new prototype Matarangi Rescue boat

Fishing club weigh master Harry Karl hard at work during the 2nd January Fishing Contest

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Boats Caravans Furniture Motorhomes

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Storage

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The Matarangi Mile organised by the Matarangi Beach Paper was held on Sunday January 5th in quite windy and unforgiving conditions Like the inaugural event last year the course was a measured mile from the Village Green to the Ocean Close entrance of the beach and return

The Ladies Open was so close Ruby Farquhar and Zara Pomfret both recorded 636 but Ruby was just in front Hayley Dawbin came third in a time 651

In the Menrsquos Open Harry Ewing smashed the field with a time 519 2nd was Chad Gordon in 544 and 3rd was Thomas Duffy in 554 Harryrsquos time is the new course record Last year Max Brady won in 548 Also to win prizes were Finn Molloy and Liv Gordon as the youngest boy and girl The Golden Oldie prize went to Tim Kershaw

Prizes were generously donated by the Eden Clinic Whitianga Stirling Sports Whitianga Pip Perry from Ray White and the Matarangi Beach Paper Thanks to Harry and Sue Karl for timekeeping and recording John Skelton for course marshalling and Pip Perry for looking after the event tent The MBP would also like to thank to all of the participants and supporters who turned up for the event

Historic Kuaotunu HallAvailable for Hire

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Working hard on your behalf to protect and preserve community values and amenities

Our success depends on your support

For an Enrolment form contact the treasurer David Macdonald at 131 Sands Crescent Matarangi or 07 866 0968

The Matarangi Mile

Top The first three men went under 6 minutesBottom The ladiesrsquo open saw a sprint finish to the line

18

THE FISHING REPORTThere have been some reasonable snapper around the 3 kilo mark being caught in the puddle at around 30 metres over the last few weeks Orcarsquos have been seen in the area also a school of small dolphins are frequenting the puddle indicating there is fish aroundThe Whangapoua bar doesnrsquot have a major channel at the moment Also be aware that the sand has drifted well into the harbour Updated photos of the bar courtesy of Mark and Shirvani at MATARANGI REALTY can be viewed at Matarangi Realty Matarangi 4 Square the Fire Station and at the boat ramp notice board If anyone requires information regarding how to read the bar evaluating the break and how to cross the bar safely please contact the Boat and Fishing Club on 0212690058 and they will endeavour to

take you out and explain any queriesThe Kids fishing competition was held recently at the Matarangi wharf on the 30th December This competition was open to all children up to the ages of 12 years and they did well in the windy conditions This popular event is sponsored by Kurt Davis and his The Jet Ski Fishing Show and the prizes on offer were once again amazing The girls caught more fish than the boysThe Annual Matarangi January 2nd fishing competition was held again and though the windy weather kept numbers down it was still a great event Thanks to the generosity of the following sponsors Matarangi Beach Realty Matarangi Four Square Puku and Kerrersquos Liquor Store The Moss Family Ray White Realty Blue Lewis Wayne Vegar and Hurdleyrsquos Office Furniture

THE RESULTS WERE Heaviest John Dorie Mark Smallwood 1920 kg2nd heaviest John Dorie Kirk Davis 1512 kgHeaviest Kahawai Callum Bradley 2822 kg2nd heaviest Kahawai Steve Clay 2662 kg3rd heaviest Kahawai Steve Clay 2400 kgMystery weight Snapper Andrew Buss 1470 kgHeaviest Kingfish Kirk Davis 7025 kgHeaviest Snapper Mark Fisken 5994 kg2nd heaviest Snapper Callum Bradley 4746 kg3rd heaviest Snapper Gavin Alden 2430 kgWith the increased number of dwellings in Matarangi the boat ramp will be put under pressure this summer There are 3 ramps and with a little patience the system works When you arrive at the ramp please have your boat ready to be launched with the bung in and all gear aboard There is nothing more frustrating to the people waiting to launch than the ramp being blocked by someone not fully prepared Courtesy is contagious

Top left Callum Bradley with Pete MurphyTop right Kirk Davis from the Jetski TV Fishing Show hosted a fun event for the childrenBottom right Gavin Alden with Steve Moss and wee baby Billy

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Call Brent Trail or Paul Graves

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lsquoDan the Manrsquo was back in town with his wines from Mills Reef for the Wine Clubrsquos Christmas celebration About 60 folk attended the fun filled evening of delicious food and nice wine As Dan said this was not just a celebration of wine but a celebration of communityMills Reef is a winery near Tauranga and is one of the vineyards chosen for the A Taste of Matarangi Festival The evening was largely about show casing their Elspeth range of wines but we did start off the evening with a celebratory Non Vintage Bubbles (A Methode Traditionale) and we did try their Reserve Rose and Reserve Pinot Noir during the evening tooThe Mills Reef Elspeth represents their top tier of wines produced from their own vineyards in the Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay The range is limited to Chardonnay Syrah and Bordeaux style reds The Elspeth tier is named in honour and memory of the winemakerrsquos Grandmother Elspeth PrestonFor the evening Sharon and Darren from Four Square Matarangi provided some delicious platters and Bob Segetin provided some lovely smoked fish Xmas Ham and Buns were also on offer beautifully cooked by our master chef Rosie A choice of glazed ham was given Cointreau and Orange or Brandy and Mustard Both were sublime This was expertly carved once again by our master carver SteveThese wines are all available at Puku and KerrersquosFeatured Master Chef Rosie Jakicevich and Master Carver Steve Threadgold at the Xmas Wine Club

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Building Site amp Driveway preparation

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Your local beach paper keeping you informed and update on our community

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RINGS BEACH TO MATARANGI SWIMA record 69 swimmers completed the 15th running of the Rings Beach to Matarangi ocean swim on January 3rd

Though there were slightly choppy conditions the lack of a swell made the time fast with Christiaan Maarhuis coming home in just 1430 just metres ahead of Jamie Robins and Tom Moulder

The first woman home was junior category competitor Danielle Curtlett in 1626 with Beth Harford and Sarah Brooks following behind her in another close race

Top Some entered the water in wetsuits while some other brave souls swam in just shorts and bikinis Thankfully no budgie smugglers

Bottom Steve Threadgold greeted at the finish line by his granddaughter following his ldquofirst competitive swim in decadesrdquo

Puku amp KerresWine Club

20

STARGAZERS SIGHTSwith Alastair Brickell of Stargazers Tours amp BnB

Venus continues to be unmistakable in the western twilight sky as the ldquoevening starrdquo and appears higher and higher after sunset this month as it moves further away from the Sun from our point of view It will be furthest away and thus highest at the end of March In June it will be on the other side of the Sun and will then be our ldquomorning starrdquo Jupiter is very low in the eastern pre-dawn sky as is Mars and also Saturn which is too close to the Sun to be easily visible We will be able to see Jupiter being briefly covered up by the Moon on the 23rd

Orion with ldquothe Potrdquo is unmistakable in the eastern evening sky along with Sirius and Canopus the two brightest stars Alpha Centauri the third brightest is low on the southern horizon in the evening Of these three only Sirius the brightest is visible to observers in the Northern Hemisphere so we are very lucky here We also get a great view of the Pleiades the Seven Sisters or Matariki in our summer nights towards the northeast This very distinctive young star cluster is known as Subaru to the Japanese and can be seen on the logo of their car of the same name This Milky Way is visible late in the evening but is quite faint as we are now only seeing its outside edge

January 17 ndash The pre-dawn eastern sky will have bright Jupiter on the horizon with Mars and the red giant star Antares just above it Antares means ldquorival of Marsrdquo and it will be interesting to compare their colours and brightness When Mars is close to us it can be almost as bright as Antares and thus its rival

January 21 ndash The crescent Moon now joins the morning show and almost forms a line with Mars and Antares above it and to the right

January 22 ndash The early morning Moon is now about half way between Mars and Jupiter which is low on the horizon Tomorrow it will move across Jupiter

January 23 ndash Observers with powerful binoculars or a telescope will be able to see an unusual sight during the daytime with the Moon covering or ldquooccultingrdquo Jupiter The biggest planet will disappear behind the Moon at 430pm and reappear on the other side at 531pm Great care must be taken to never look at the Sun which will be quite near the Moon today with either binoculars or a telescope as instant blindness can result

January 26 ndash The western twilight sky will show a very thin crescent Moon with faint Mercury just below it to the left

January 27 ndash The thin crescent Moon now lies about half way between faint Mercury and brilliant Venus in the evening twilight

January 28 ndash The crescent Moon now sits right next to brilliant Venus

January 29 ndash The Moon has now moved above Venus on its 28 day trek around the Earth

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Festive Fun on the Harbour

The Big Yellow Duck made another appearance on Whangapoua Harbour this Christmas courtesy of the

crew at Peninsula Pests and NZ Rangehoods

Also on Whangapoua Harbour this festive season was Santarsquos water sleigh which was built by Howard Smith

Check out our Matarangi Beach Paper website

wwwmatarangibeachpapercom The last 3 editions plus

BEACH magazine

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Check out our Matarangi Beach Paper website

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BEACH magazine

puzzle corner ------

Our Monthly Puzzle created by David Key

with Sharon ClayHere we are in 2020 so Happy New Year to you all and wishing you all a bug free 2020

As I write a few have reared their heads again especially with the heat ndash ants of course bed bugs (as people come back from their overseas travels) but this time wersquore talking about fleas

Several species are found on a range of warm-blooded hosts including humans (eg the cat flea the dog flea the bird flea and the northern rat flea) Adult fleas are found on the hosts themselves whereas the larvae and pupae live in places like the burrows or nests of hosts When fleas have not fed for some time they are likely to change their choice of host and this may involve having a human blood meal While the human flea is rare in New Zealand cat and bird fleas are very common

There are few things you can do to remove them eg keeping up with animal flea treatment ensure their bedding clean is kept clean at all times vacuum carpets and furnishings especially pets areas regularly but remember to remove the dust bag and clean it before the next use Spraying or bombing the house will help to remove them

Remember fleas can live more than 100 days On average they live two to three months Female fleas cannot lay eggs until after their first blood meal and begin to lay eggs within 36-48 hours after that meal

Trivia 2020 - Adult fleas can jump distances up to 200 times their body length this is the equivalent of an adult human jumping 400 metres

Stephen amp Sharon Clay Peninsula Pest Services Ltd

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C O M R D N A E L

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D A C L M R E N O

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E M N C O D L A R

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M D L O E C N R A

N C O A R M D L E

DECEMBERrsquoS SUDOKU SOLUTIONThe first sale of the day was herbal soap made by a crafter whose name did not begin with a DThis like the wand was not the cheapest item of the first five items sold that dayA laser cut gift was sold for $20 which was not created by one of the girls and was cheaper than Marys itemThe fifth sale of the day was for the amount of $40 it was something the girl that created it was very proud ofDawns product sold 2nd and like Annettes was not one of the two most expensive itemsDerek made elaborate Macrame products but one of these was not one of the first three products sold

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Regular Events

MONDAYSMen on Mats (Pilates for Blokes) 8-9am Ph Christiane 0273122584

Matarangi Ladies Pilates 9-10am Ph Christiane 0273122584

Kuaotunu Craft amp Social Club 1-4pm Ph Lia 866 2054

Kuaotunu Library 1-4pm Ph Maxine 027 293 0369

Mens 9 Hole Golfers tee off 1030am The Dunes

Contract Bridge 7pm St Johnrsquos rooms Tiki Rd Coro Town Info ph Colin 866 5428

Yoga 7am Vinyasa Kuaotunu Hall Ph 021 08 100 125

Ladies ldquoAllsorts Excerciserdquo Class beginning June 10th at the fire station 1015 - till 1115 ( after Ladies Pilates) - duration 1hr Phone Christiane 0273122584

Books and Banter Club First Monday of the month - 7 to 9 pm Bring a book you have enjoyed to share and swap Coffee and tea and BYO wine Phone Cora on 0212226707 if you wish to attend and for venue details Numbers are limited

Kuaotunu Library Open 247 when you become a member Contact Maxine 07 866 4341 or 027 293 0369

TUESDAYSMenrsquos Coffee Morning (1st Tues of every Month ndash 7th March) 10am Pipers Cafeacute

Ladies Golf 9 and 18 golfers Tee off at 10am The Dunes

Matarangi Craft Group 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month 7-9pm Meet at the Matarangi Fire Station Contact Lesley 07 866 0788

KAMAG meeting 530pm every 2nd Tuesday of the month Kuaotunu Hall All welcome

Hatha Yoga 10 - 1130 am

WEDNESDAYSKuaotunu Steiner Play Group 930-1130am Ph Ina 866 2841

Menrsquos Golf Tee off 10am Meet The Dunes just before tee off

Womenrsquos Coffee Morning (1st Wed of every month) 10am Pipers Cafeacute All welcome

YOGA 7am Vinyasa Kuaotunu Hall Ph 021 08 100 125

ICONZ for boys The Adventure begins hereAnchor - Year 1-3 (5-7 year old) Adventure - Year 4-6 (8-10 year old) STARTING TERM 2 Extreme - Year 7-9 (11-13 year old) Held on Wednesday evenings Kuaotunu Hall from 530pm - 7pm Any inquiries please contact Robyn 020 409 39674 or email robynbalfour2hotmailcom

Kuaotunu ICONZ for Girlz Growing Girls for Good Held at the Kuaotunu Hall Wednesdays at 4pm-530pm (during the school term) For Girls aged 8-13 years old For more information please contact Robyn 020 409 39674 or email robynbalfour2hotmailcom

THURSDAYSLadies 18 Hole Golfers tee off 930 am The Dunes

Mens 9 Hole Golfers tee off 1030 am The Dunes

Ladies Golf 9 and 18 golfers Tee off at 10am The Dunes

Ladies Keep Fit 9-10am Matarangi Fire Station All Welcome Phone Barbara 866 2687

Matarangi Craft Group meets every Thursday at 1030am the Matarangi Fire Station Info Linda Segetin at 866 5653

Hatha Yoga 9 - 1030 am

Kuaotunu Steiner Playgroup ndash the contact to Kindergarten 07 8660094 and the time from 9 am to 1130 am

TUES THURS amp SATRings Beach Wetland Volunteer days 830-1230 Ph 866 5338

SATURDAYSHatha Yoga 3rd Age 9-1030am (For over 60 yr olds andor for people with limited mobility)

SUNDAYSMatarangi Markets start Labour Weekend

Upcoming Events

THAMES WINGS AND WHEELSSat 25 Jan 2020 1000amThames Airfield

LEADFOOT FESTIVALSat 08 Feb 2020 - Sun 09 Feb 2020Leadfoot Ranch Hahei

MERCURY BAY ART ESCAPESat 07 Mar 2020 - Sun 08 Mar 2020 Tairua to Kuaotunu

A TASTE OF MATARANGISat 04 Apr 2020

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EXCEPTIONAL SECTION 4 SALEWhangapoua Beach Coromandel Elevated + All Day Sun + Sea Views + Private Access +

Concrete Driveway + 46 acres + Native Bush + Three Building Platforms for a dwelling boat shed or heli pad + 5 mins to Boat Ramp + Spray Free + Beehives + Walking Distance to Beach Viewings recommended $1200000 Further info inspection and market analysis contact Lance Adams +64 27 2566 229

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MAH JONG GROUPAnyone interested in a Mah Jong group in Matarangi please contact Sheila 021 1858567

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126 Kelly Jade AvenueOptions are endless for this 714sqm section surrounded by quality homes You have the ease of the golf course behind you and the reserve in front offering harbour views Call now to secure for summer For Sale $280000 ID 2200597

Section in Kelly Jade

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220 Matarangi Drive MatarangiAfter years of family holidays itrsquos time for a new adventure and this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom property is ready for new owners Located in the popular established part of Matarangi this property is ideal for holidaymakers or permanent living Features include the main bedroom with ensuite guest bathroom with separate shower and bath separate laundry open plan living that fl ows out to a covered deck Kent style fi replace for the winter months and a very large high stud garage for the boat plus extra storage As an added bonus there is a caravan and utility connected by a covered patio area that provides a private space for entertainment and a 3rd bathroom for guests Fully fenced back yard which includes a separate fenced area for the family dog Enjoy the convenience of the reserve across the road and start creating your Matarangi memories Call the team at Richardsons to view

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3 3 Land Size 551m22+

Page 11: YourLOCAL EVERYDAY · So to save the whale, the then DOC Ranger Rob Chappell got hold of Harold Abrahamson who used his digger to load the whale onto a truck taking it over the Whangapoua

11

Opito Sands Subdivision offers 40 prime beachside sections ranging from absolute beach front torear elevated sites and priced to meet most budgets in stunning Opito Bay Coromandel

8 kilometres of a crescent shaped bay renowned for its beauty ndash golden sand sheltered and safe coastalenvironment snorkelling photography exploring and many other coastal living activitiesThe calm clear waters are also perfect for diving or fishing

The importance of preserving the natural environment has been the goal in the development of this subdivisionThis includes sanctuaries for native bird life conversion of farmland to native planting and protection ofsand dunes with natural dune vegetation including boardwalks for access to the beach

The development of the subdivision at 68 Skippers Road is now complete with titles due February 2020

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THE CALL CAME AND THE PEOPLE ANSWEREDContinued from front pageScientists from Massey University arrived down from Auckland to take samples and measurements to assist them in future whale stranding research Local iwi and DOC coordinated the burial of the four whales which did not survive the beaching ordealAlso in 2020 the cultural side of dealing with the tikanga of deceased whales is more prominent than in those days Ngati Huarere played an important cultural role during the stranding There was mihi and karakia to give thanks for the lives of the whales who were deceased and for the safe return of the living to the sealdquoIt was an emotional experience for all concerned Being involved with the spiritual aspect of the day and the respect shown to our taonga of the sea by all who attended was amazing and appreciatedrdquo said Ngati Huarere spokesperson Wanda Brljevich

ldquoMaramataka have been used for centuries for recording and informing environmental conditions and activities Whales play a significant role in Maori history and tikanga and are considered a symbol of abundance richness and strength Ngati Huarere give thanks to everyone who was involved at all levels for the part they played in the rescue and safe release of the whales and also the tautoko of Ngati Hei and Ngati WhanaungardquoDeputy Fire Chief Bob Segetin says one of the many touching things that has happened since the stranding is the thanks that the community have given those who went down and helped The Matarangi Rural Fire Force had sixteen members directly involved and he is amazed by the number of people dropping into the station to give his team thanks for what they did on the dayldquoOne special thank you that stands out was when two small girls who were down here on holiday painted shells

and raised $1730 Instead of going and buying sweets as most 7 or 8 year olds would do they came down to the station with their grandmother and donated their money to the fire station as a thank you for the work our team did on the day We were very touched by thatrdquoIt was a special and unforgettable experience for all those involved Matarangi home owner Anni Docking summed the day up perfectly ldquoI had the privilege of helping to re-float seven pilot whales stranded on the Matarangi Spit Sadly we lost four whales including a baby But what a fantastic response from the community Even young children with their small sandcastle buckets helped willingly alongside the bigger people with their paint buckets gardening cans containers of all colours amp shapes as we set up human chains to ferry buckets keeping each of the whales wet and comfortable while we waited for high tide Once in the water the whales still needed support to stop rolling before they recovered sufficiently so those with wetsuits jumped in to help We finally managed to send them offshore herding them up the estuary and away over the bar All the teams did an awesome job DOC Matarangi Rural Fire Force Project Jonah and every single volunteer who answered the call pitching in without hesitationrdquo said AnniThe successful recovery of some of the pilot whales has led to more people seeking to get involved in volunteering for future whale stranding recovery events Project Jonah are running on March 15 a one day marine mammal medic course It costs $120 ($85 for students with valid ID) and once trained youll be added to the Project Jonah national callout list That means that when a stranding occurs your lifesaving skills can be called uponIf people see any stranded whales please contact DOCs 24-hour number 0800 DOC HOT (0800 362 468)Featured A crowd of well over a thousand people came down to the spit to assist in the recovery or to watch

Human chains were formed to pass buckets of water to keep the whales alive whilst stranded

Locals and holidaymakers plus the crew from Project Jonah local FENZ personnel and DOC rangers worked tirelessly throughout the day trying to keep the whales

alive (Photo Credit Ian Patrick)

A huge thanks to all those who worked for hours to get the stranded whales back into the harbor and

safely out to sea (Photo Credit Ian Patrick)

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WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THE MBPOur local Fire Chief Stu Arnold is on holiday in Canada at present and sent through this picture that his son Scott took of Nerrisa Stu and MaryAnn at the beautiful alpine

resort of Banff

We love receiving your lsquoWhere in the World is the Matarangi Beach Paperrsquo photos

Please email your photos with a caption to the editor contactmatarangibeachpaper

com

On the afternoon of Sunday January 5th this photo of the winners of the Beach Tennis event showed how amazing the sky was due to the smoke from

the Australian bush fires (Credit Nic Burnie)

The wharf was packed with young anglers for the Kids Fishing Contest sponsored by The JetSki

Fishing Show

Pete Murphy and Phil Morton last week testing their new prototype Matarangi Rescue boat

Fishing club weigh master Harry Karl hard at work during the 2nd January Fishing Contest

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The Matarangi Mile organised by the Matarangi Beach Paper was held on Sunday January 5th in quite windy and unforgiving conditions Like the inaugural event last year the course was a measured mile from the Village Green to the Ocean Close entrance of the beach and return

The Ladies Open was so close Ruby Farquhar and Zara Pomfret both recorded 636 but Ruby was just in front Hayley Dawbin came third in a time 651

In the Menrsquos Open Harry Ewing smashed the field with a time 519 2nd was Chad Gordon in 544 and 3rd was Thomas Duffy in 554 Harryrsquos time is the new course record Last year Max Brady won in 548 Also to win prizes were Finn Molloy and Liv Gordon as the youngest boy and girl The Golden Oldie prize went to Tim Kershaw

Prizes were generously donated by the Eden Clinic Whitianga Stirling Sports Whitianga Pip Perry from Ray White and the Matarangi Beach Paper Thanks to Harry and Sue Karl for timekeeping and recording John Skelton for course marshalling and Pip Perry for looking after the event tent The MBP would also like to thank to all of the participants and supporters who turned up for the event

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For an Enrolment form contact the treasurer David Macdonald at 131 Sands Crescent Matarangi or 07 866 0968

The Matarangi Mile

Top The first three men went under 6 minutesBottom The ladiesrsquo open saw a sprint finish to the line

18

THE FISHING REPORTThere have been some reasonable snapper around the 3 kilo mark being caught in the puddle at around 30 metres over the last few weeks Orcarsquos have been seen in the area also a school of small dolphins are frequenting the puddle indicating there is fish aroundThe Whangapoua bar doesnrsquot have a major channel at the moment Also be aware that the sand has drifted well into the harbour Updated photos of the bar courtesy of Mark and Shirvani at MATARANGI REALTY can be viewed at Matarangi Realty Matarangi 4 Square the Fire Station and at the boat ramp notice board If anyone requires information regarding how to read the bar evaluating the break and how to cross the bar safely please contact the Boat and Fishing Club on 0212690058 and they will endeavour to

take you out and explain any queriesThe Kids fishing competition was held recently at the Matarangi wharf on the 30th December This competition was open to all children up to the ages of 12 years and they did well in the windy conditions This popular event is sponsored by Kurt Davis and his The Jet Ski Fishing Show and the prizes on offer were once again amazing The girls caught more fish than the boysThe Annual Matarangi January 2nd fishing competition was held again and though the windy weather kept numbers down it was still a great event Thanks to the generosity of the following sponsors Matarangi Beach Realty Matarangi Four Square Puku and Kerrersquos Liquor Store The Moss Family Ray White Realty Blue Lewis Wayne Vegar and Hurdleyrsquos Office Furniture

THE RESULTS WERE Heaviest John Dorie Mark Smallwood 1920 kg2nd heaviest John Dorie Kirk Davis 1512 kgHeaviest Kahawai Callum Bradley 2822 kg2nd heaviest Kahawai Steve Clay 2662 kg3rd heaviest Kahawai Steve Clay 2400 kgMystery weight Snapper Andrew Buss 1470 kgHeaviest Kingfish Kirk Davis 7025 kgHeaviest Snapper Mark Fisken 5994 kg2nd heaviest Snapper Callum Bradley 4746 kg3rd heaviest Snapper Gavin Alden 2430 kgWith the increased number of dwellings in Matarangi the boat ramp will be put under pressure this summer There are 3 ramps and with a little patience the system works When you arrive at the ramp please have your boat ready to be launched with the bung in and all gear aboard There is nothing more frustrating to the people waiting to launch than the ramp being blocked by someone not fully prepared Courtesy is contagious

Top left Callum Bradley with Pete MurphyTop right Kirk Davis from the Jetski TV Fishing Show hosted a fun event for the childrenBottom right Gavin Alden with Steve Moss and wee baby Billy

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lsquoDan the Manrsquo was back in town with his wines from Mills Reef for the Wine Clubrsquos Christmas celebration About 60 folk attended the fun filled evening of delicious food and nice wine As Dan said this was not just a celebration of wine but a celebration of communityMills Reef is a winery near Tauranga and is one of the vineyards chosen for the A Taste of Matarangi Festival The evening was largely about show casing their Elspeth range of wines but we did start off the evening with a celebratory Non Vintage Bubbles (A Methode Traditionale) and we did try their Reserve Rose and Reserve Pinot Noir during the evening tooThe Mills Reef Elspeth represents their top tier of wines produced from their own vineyards in the Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay The range is limited to Chardonnay Syrah and Bordeaux style reds The Elspeth tier is named in honour and memory of the winemakerrsquos Grandmother Elspeth PrestonFor the evening Sharon and Darren from Four Square Matarangi provided some delicious platters and Bob Segetin provided some lovely smoked fish Xmas Ham and Buns were also on offer beautifully cooked by our master chef Rosie A choice of glazed ham was given Cointreau and Orange or Brandy and Mustard Both were sublime This was expertly carved once again by our master carver SteveThese wines are all available at Puku and KerrersquosFeatured Master Chef Rosie Jakicevich and Master Carver Steve Threadgold at the Xmas Wine Club

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RINGS BEACH TO MATARANGI SWIMA record 69 swimmers completed the 15th running of the Rings Beach to Matarangi ocean swim on January 3rd

Though there were slightly choppy conditions the lack of a swell made the time fast with Christiaan Maarhuis coming home in just 1430 just metres ahead of Jamie Robins and Tom Moulder

The first woman home was junior category competitor Danielle Curtlett in 1626 with Beth Harford and Sarah Brooks following behind her in another close race

Top Some entered the water in wetsuits while some other brave souls swam in just shorts and bikinis Thankfully no budgie smugglers

Bottom Steve Threadgold greeted at the finish line by his granddaughter following his ldquofirst competitive swim in decadesrdquo

Puku amp KerresWine Club

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STARGAZERS SIGHTSwith Alastair Brickell of Stargazers Tours amp BnB

Venus continues to be unmistakable in the western twilight sky as the ldquoevening starrdquo and appears higher and higher after sunset this month as it moves further away from the Sun from our point of view It will be furthest away and thus highest at the end of March In June it will be on the other side of the Sun and will then be our ldquomorning starrdquo Jupiter is very low in the eastern pre-dawn sky as is Mars and also Saturn which is too close to the Sun to be easily visible We will be able to see Jupiter being briefly covered up by the Moon on the 23rd

Orion with ldquothe Potrdquo is unmistakable in the eastern evening sky along with Sirius and Canopus the two brightest stars Alpha Centauri the third brightest is low on the southern horizon in the evening Of these three only Sirius the brightest is visible to observers in the Northern Hemisphere so we are very lucky here We also get a great view of the Pleiades the Seven Sisters or Matariki in our summer nights towards the northeast This very distinctive young star cluster is known as Subaru to the Japanese and can be seen on the logo of their car of the same name This Milky Way is visible late in the evening but is quite faint as we are now only seeing its outside edge

January 17 ndash The pre-dawn eastern sky will have bright Jupiter on the horizon with Mars and the red giant star Antares just above it Antares means ldquorival of Marsrdquo and it will be interesting to compare their colours and brightness When Mars is close to us it can be almost as bright as Antares and thus its rival

January 21 ndash The crescent Moon now joins the morning show and almost forms a line with Mars and Antares above it and to the right

January 22 ndash The early morning Moon is now about half way between Mars and Jupiter which is low on the horizon Tomorrow it will move across Jupiter

January 23 ndash Observers with powerful binoculars or a telescope will be able to see an unusual sight during the daytime with the Moon covering or ldquooccultingrdquo Jupiter The biggest planet will disappear behind the Moon at 430pm and reappear on the other side at 531pm Great care must be taken to never look at the Sun which will be quite near the Moon today with either binoculars or a telescope as instant blindness can result

January 26 ndash The western twilight sky will show a very thin crescent Moon with faint Mercury just below it to the left

January 27 ndash The thin crescent Moon now lies about half way between faint Mercury and brilliant Venus in the evening twilight

January 28 ndash The crescent Moon now sits right next to brilliant Venus

January 29 ndash The Moon has now moved above Venus on its 28 day trek around the Earth

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Festive Fun on the Harbour

The Big Yellow Duck made another appearance on Whangapoua Harbour this Christmas courtesy of the

crew at Peninsula Pests and NZ Rangehoods

Also on Whangapoua Harbour this festive season was Santarsquos water sleigh which was built by Howard Smith

Check out our Matarangi Beach Paper website

wwwmatarangibeachpapercom The last 3 editions plus

BEACH magazine

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Our Monthly Puzzle created by David Key

with Sharon ClayHere we are in 2020 so Happy New Year to you all and wishing you all a bug free 2020

As I write a few have reared their heads again especially with the heat ndash ants of course bed bugs (as people come back from their overseas travels) but this time wersquore talking about fleas

Several species are found on a range of warm-blooded hosts including humans (eg the cat flea the dog flea the bird flea and the northern rat flea) Adult fleas are found on the hosts themselves whereas the larvae and pupae live in places like the burrows or nests of hosts When fleas have not fed for some time they are likely to change their choice of host and this may involve having a human blood meal While the human flea is rare in New Zealand cat and bird fleas are very common

There are few things you can do to remove them eg keeping up with animal flea treatment ensure their bedding clean is kept clean at all times vacuum carpets and furnishings especially pets areas regularly but remember to remove the dust bag and clean it before the next use Spraying or bombing the house will help to remove them

Remember fleas can live more than 100 days On average they live two to three months Female fleas cannot lay eggs until after their first blood meal and begin to lay eggs within 36-48 hours after that meal

Trivia 2020 - Adult fleas can jump distances up to 200 times their body length this is the equivalent of an adult human jumping 400 metres

Stephen amp Sharon Clay Peninsula Pest Services Ltd

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C O M R D N A E L

L E A M C O R D N

D A C L M R E N O

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E M N C O D L A R

A R E D N L C O M

M D L O E C N R A

N C O A R M D L E

DECEMBERrsquoS SUDOKU SOLUTIONThe first sale of the day was herbal soap made by a crafter whose name did not begin with a DThis like the wand was not the cheapest item of the first five items sold that dayA laser cut gift was sold for $20 which was not created by one of the girls and was cheaper than Marys itemThe fifth sale of the day was for the amount of $40 it was something the girl that created it was very proud ofDawns product sold 2nd and like Annettes was not one of the two most expensive itemsDerek made elaborate Macrame products but one of these was not one of the first three products sold

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Regular Events

MONDAYSMen on Mats (Pilates for Blokes) 8-9am Ph Christiane 0273122584

Matarangi Ladies Pilates 9-10am Ph Christiane 0273122584

Kuaotunu Craft amp Social Club 1-4pm Ph Lia 866 2054

Kuaotunu Library 1-4pm Ph Maxine 027 293 0369

Mens 9 Hole Golfers tee off 1030am The Dunes

Contract Bridge 7pm St Johnrsquos rooms Tiki Rd Coro Town Info ph Colin 866 5428

Yoga 7am Vinyasa Kuaotunu Hall Ph 021 08 100 125

Ladies ldquoAllsorts Excerciserdquo Class beginning June 10th at the fire station 1015 - till 1115 ( after Ladies Pilates) - duration 1hr Phone Christiane 0273122584

Books and Banter Club First Monday of the month - 7 to 9 pm Bring a book you have enjoyed to share and swap Coffee and tea and BYO wine Phone Cora on 0212226707 if you wish to attend and for venue details Numbers are limited

Kuaotunu Library Open 247 when you become a member Contact Maxine 07 866 4341 or 027 293 0369

TUESDAYSMenrsquos Coffee Morning (1st Tues of every Month ndash 7th March) 10am Pipers Cafeacute

Ladies Golf 9 and 18 golfers Tee off at 10am The Dunes

Matarangi Craft Group 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month 7-9pm Meet at the Matarangi Fire Station Contact Lesley 07 866 0788

KAMAG meeting 530pm every 2nd Tuesday of the month Kuaotunu Hall All welcome

Hatha Yoga 10 - 1130 am

WEDNESDAYSKuaotunu Steiner Play Group 930-1130am Ph Ina 866 2841

Menrsquos Golf Tee off 10am Meet The Dunes just before tee off

Womenrsquos Coffee Morning (1st Wed of every month) 10am Pipers Cafeacute All welcome

YOGA 7am Vinyasa Kuaotunu Hall Ph 021 08 100 125

ICONZ for boys The Adventure begins hereAnchor - Year 1-3 (5-7 year old) Adventure - Year 4-6 (8-10 year old) STARTING TERM 2 Extreme - Year 7-9 (11-13 year old) Held on Wednesday evenings Kuaotunu Hall from 530pm - 7pm Any inquiries please contact Robyn 020 409 39674 or email robynbalfour2hotmailcom

Kuaotunu ICONZ for Girlz Growing Girls for Good Held at the Kuaotunu Hall Wednesdays at 4pm-530pm (during the school term) For Girls aged 8-13 years old For more information please contact Robyn 020 409 39674 or email robynbalfour2hotmailcom

THURSDAYSLadies 18 Hole Golfers tee off 930 am The Dunes

Mens 9 Hole Golfers tee off 1030 am The Dunes

Ladies Golf 9 and 18 golfers Tee off at 10am The Dunes

Ladies Keep Fit 9-10am Matarangi Fire Station All Welcome Phone Barbara 866 2687

Matarangi Craft Group meets every Thursday at 1030am the Matarangi Fire Station Info Linda Segetin at 866 5653

Hatha Yoga 9 - 1030 am

Kuaotunu Steiner Playgroup ndash the contact to Kindergarten 07 8660094 and the time from 9 am to 1130 am

TUES THURS amp SATRings Beach Wetland Volunteer days 830-1230 Ph 866 5338

SATURDAYSHatha Yoga 3rd Age 9-1030am (For over 60 yr olds andor for people with limited mobility)

SUNDAYSMatarangi Markets start Labour Weekend

Upcoming Events

THAMES WINGS AND WHEELSSat 25 Jan 2020 1000amThames Airfield

LEADFOOT FESTIVALSat 08 Feb 2020 - Sun 09 Feb 2020Leadfoot Ranch Hahei

MERCURY BAY ART ESCAPESat 07 Mar 2020 - Sun 08 Mar 2020 Tairua to Kuaotunu

A TASTE OF MATARANGISat 04 Apr 2020

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EXCEPTIONAL SECTION 4 SALEWhangapoua Beach Coromandel Elevated + All Day Sun + Sea Views + Private Access +

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126 Kelly Jade AvenueOptions are endless for this 714sqm section surrounded by quality homes You have the ease of the golf course behind you and the reserve in front offering harbour views Call now to secure for summer For Sale $280000 ID 2200597

Section in Kelly Jade

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Page 12: YourLOCAL EVERYDAY · So to save the whale, the then DOC Ranger Rob Chappell got hold of Harold Abrahamson who used his digger to load the whale onto a truck taking it over the Whangapoua

12

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THE CALL CAME AND THE PEOPLE ANSWEREDContinued from front pageScientists from Massey University arrived down from Auckland to take samples and measurements to assist them in future whale stranding research Local iwi and DOC coordinated the burial of the four whales which did not survive the beaching ordealAlso in 2020 the cultural side of dealing with the tikanga of deceased whales is more prominent than in those days Ngati Huarere played an important cultural role during the stranding There was mihi and karakia to give thanks for the lives of the whales who were deceased and for the safe return of the living to the sealdquoIt was an emotional experience for all concerned Being involved with the spiritual aspect of the day and the respect shown to our taonga of the sea by all who attended was amazing and appreciatedrdquo said Ngati Huarere spokesperson Wanda Brljevich

ldquoMaramataka have been used for centuries for recording and informing environmental conditions and activities Whales play a significant role in Maori history and tikanga and are considered a symbol of abundance richness and strength Ngati Huarere give thanks to everyone who was involved at all levels for the part they played in the rescue and safe release of the whales and also the tautoko of Ngati Hei and Ngati WhanaungardquoDeputy Fire Chief Bob Segetin says one of the many touching things that has happened since the stranding is the thanks that the community have given those who went down and helped The Matarangi Rural Fire Force had sixteen members directly involved and he is amazed by the number of people dropping into the station to give his team thanks for what they did on the dayldquoOne special thank you that stands out was when two small girls who were down here on holiday painted shells

and raised $1730 Instead of going and buying sweets as most 7 or 8 year olds would do they came down to the station with their grandmother and donated their money to the fire station as a thank you for the work our team did on the day We were very touched by thatrdquoIt was a special and unforgettable experience for all those involved Matarangi home owner Anni Docking summed the day up perfectly ldquoI had the privilege of helping to re-float seven pilot whales stranded on the Matarangi Spit Sadly we lost four whales including a baby But what a fantastic response from the community Even young children with their small sandcastle buckets helped willingly alongside the bigger people with their paint buckets gardening cans containers of all colours amp shapes as we set up human chains to ferry buckets keeping each of the whales wet and comfortable while we waited for high tide Once in the water the whales still needed support to stop rolling before they recovered sufficiently so those with wetsuits jumped in to help We finally managed to send them offshore herding them up the estuary and away over the bar All the teams did an awesome job DOC Matarangi Rural Fire Force Project Jonah and every single volunteer who answered the call pitching in without hesitationrdquo said AnniThe successful recovery of some of the pilot whales has led to more people seeking to get involved in volunteering for future whale stranding recovery events Project Jonah are running on March 15 a one day marine mammal medic course It costs $120 ($85 for students with valid ID) and once trained youll be added to the Project Jonah national callout list That means that when a stranding occurs your lifesaving skills can be called uponIf people see any stranded whales please contact DOCs 24-hour number 0800 DOC HOT (0800 362 468)Featured A crowd of well over a thousand people came down to the spit to assist in the recovery or to watch

Human chains were formed to pass buckets of water to keep the whales alive whilst stranded

Locals and holidaymakers plus the crew from Project Jonah local FENZ personnel and DOC rangers worked tirelessly throughout the day trying to keep the whales

alive (Photo Credit Ian Patrick)

A huge thanks to all those who worked for hours to get the stranded whales back into the harbor and

safely out to sea (Photo Credit Ian Patrick)

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WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THE MBPOur local Fire Chief Stu Arnold is on holiday in Canada at present and sent through this picture that his son Scott took of Nerrisa Stu and MaryAnn at the beautiful alpine

resort of Banff

We love receiving your lsquoWhere in the World is the Matarangi Beach Paperrsquo photos

Please email your photos with a caption to the editor contactmatarangibeachpaper

com

On the afternoon of Sunday January 5th this photo of the winners of the Beach Tennis event showed how amazing the sky was due to the smoke from

the Australian bush fires (Credit Nic Burnie)

The wharf was packed with young anglers for the Kids Fishing Contest sponsored by The JetSki

Fishing Show

Pete Murphy and Phil Morton last week testing their new prototype Matarangi Rescue boat

Fishing club weigh master Harry Karl hard at work during the 2nd January Fishing Contest

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The Matarangi Mile organised by the Matarangi Beach Paper was held on Sunday January 5th in quite windy and unforgiving conditions Like the inaugural event last year the course was a measured mile from the Village Green to the Ocean Close entrance of the beach and return

The Ladies Open was so close Ruby Farquhar and Zara Pomfret both recorded 636 but Ruby was just in front Hayley Dawbin came third in a time 651

In the Menrsquos Open Harry Ewing smashed the field with a time 519 2nd was Chad Gordon in 544 and 3rd was Thomas Duffy in 554 Harryrsquos time is the new course record Last year Max Brady won in 548 Also to win prizes were Finn Molloy and Liv Gordon as the youngest boy and girl The Golden Oldie prize went to Tim Kershaw

Prizes were generously donated by the Eden Clinic Whitianga Stirling Sports Whitianga Pip Perry from Ray White and the Matarangi Beach Paper Thanks to Harry and Sue Karl for timekeeping and recording John Skelton for course marshalling and Pip Perry for looking after the event tent The MBP would also like to thank to all of the participants and supporters who turned up for the event

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The Matarangi Mile

Top The first three men went under 6 minutesBottom The ladiesrsquo open saw a sprint finish to the line

18

THE FISHING REPORTThere have been some reasonable snapper around the 3 kilo mark being caught in the puddle at around 30 metres over the last few weeks Orcarsquos have been seen in the area also a school of small dolphins are frequenting the puddle indicating there is fish aroundThe Whangapoua bar doesnrsquot have a major channel at the moment Also be aware that the sand has drifted well into the harbour Updated photos of the bar courtesy of Mark and Shirvani at MATARANGI REALTY can be viewed at Matarangi Realty Matarangi 4 Square the Fire Station and at the boat ramp notice board If anyone requires information regarding how to read the bar evaluating the break and how to cross the bar safely please contact the Boat and Fishing Club on 0212690058 and they will endeavour to

take you out and explain any queriesThe Kids fishing competition was held recently at the Matarangi wharf on the 30th December This competition was open to all children up to the ages of 12 years and they did well in the windy conditions This popular event is sponsored by Kurt Davis and his The Jet Ski Fishing Show and the prizes on offer were once again amazing The girls caught more fish than the boysThe Annual Matarangi January 2nd fishing competition was held again and though the windy weather kept numbers down it was still a great event Thanks to the generosity of the following sponsors Matarangi Beach Realty Matarangi Four Square Puku and Kerrersquos Liquor Store The Moss Family Ray White Realty Blue Lewis Wayne Vegar and Hurdleyrsquos Office Furniture

THE RESULTS WERE Heaviest John Dorie Mark Smallwood 1920 kg2nd heaviest John Dorie Kirk Davis 1512 kgHeaviest Kahawai Callum Bradley 2822 kg2nd heaviest Kahawai Steve Clay 2662 kg3rd heaviest Kahawai Steve Clay 2400 kgMystery weight Snapper Andrew Buss 1470 kgHeaviest Kingfish Kirk Davis 7025 kgHeaviest Snapper Mark Fisken 5994 kg2nd heaviest Snapper Callum Bradley 4746 kg3rd heaviest Snapper Gavin Alden 2430 kgWith the increased number of dwellings in Matarangi the boat ramp will be put under pressure this summer There are 3 ramps and with a little patience the system works When you arrive at the ramp please have your boat ready to be launched with the bung in and all gear aboard There is nothing more frustrating to the people waiting to launch than the ramp being blocked by someone not fully prepared Courtesy is contagious

Top left Callum Bradley with Pete MurphyTop right Kirk Davis from the Jetski TV Fishing Show hosted a fun event for the childrenBottom right Gavin Alden with Steve Moss and wee baby Billy

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lsquoDan the Manrsquo was back in town with his wines from Mills Reef for the Wine Clubrsquos Christmas celebration About 60 folk attended the fun filled evening of delicious food and nice wine As Dan said this was not just a celebration of wine but a celebration of communityMills Reef is a winery near Tauranga and is one of the vineyards chosen for the A Taste of Matarangi Festival The evening was largely about show casing their Elspeth range of wines but we did start off the evening with a celebratory Non Vintage Bubbles (A Methode Traditionale) and we did try their Reserve Rose and Reserve Pinot Noir during the evening tooThe Mills Reef Elspeth represents their top tier of wines produced from their own vineyards in the Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay The range is limited to Chardonnay Syrah and Bordeaux style reds The Elspeth tier is named in honour and memory of the winemakerrsquos Grandmother Elspeth PrestonFor the evening Sharon and Darren from Four Square Matarangi provided some delicious platters and Bob Segetin provided some lovely smoked fish Xmas Ham and Buns were also on offer beautifully cooked by our master chef Rosie A choice of glazed ham was given Cointreau and Orange or Brandy and Mustard Both were sublime This was expertly carved once again by our master carver SteveThese wines are all available at Puku and KerrersquosFeatured Master Chef Rosie Jakicevich and Master Carver Steve Threadgold at the Xmas Wine Club

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RINGS BEACH TO MATARANGI SWIMA record 69 swimmers completed the 15th running of the Rings Beach to Matarangi ocean swim on January 3rd

Though there were slightly choppy conditions the lack of a swell made the time fast with Christiaan Maarhuis coming home in just 1430 just metres ahead of Jamie Robins and Tom Moulder

The first woman home was junior category competitor Danielle Curtlett in 1626 with Beth Harford and Sarah Brooks following behind her in another close race

Top Some entered the water in wetsuits while some other brave souls swam in just shorts and bikinis Thankfully no budgie smugglers

Bottom Steve Threadgold greeted at the finish line by his granddaughter following his ldquofirst competitive swim in decadesrdquo

Puku amp KerresWine Club

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STARGAZERS SIGHTSwith Alastair Brickell of Stargazers Tours amp BnB

Venus continues to be unmistakable in the western twilight sky as the ldquoevening starrdquo and appears higher and higher after sunset this month as it moves further away from the Sun from our point of view It will be furthest away and thus highest at the end of March In June it will be on the other side of the Sun and will then be our ldquomorning starrdquo Jupiter is very low in the eastern pre-dawn sky as is Mars and also Saturn which is too close to the Sun to be easily visible We will be able to see Jupiter being briefly covered up by the Moon on the 23rd

Orion with ldquothe Potrdquo is unmistakable in the eastern evening sky along with Sirius and Canopus the two brightest stars Alpha Centauri the third brightest is low on the southern horizon in the evening Of these three only Sirius the brightest is visible to observers in the Northern Hemisphere so we are very lucky here We also get a great view of the Pleiades the Seven Sisters or Matariki in our summer nights towards the northeast This very distinctive young star cluster is known as Subaru to the Japanese and can be seen on the logo of their car of the same name This Milky Way is visible late in the evening but is quite faint as we are now only seeing its outside edge

January 17 ndash The pre-dawn eastern sky will have bright Jupiter on the horizon with Mars and the red giant star Antares just above it Antares means ldquorival of Marsrdquo and it will be interesting to compare their colours and brightness When Mars is close to us it can be almost as bright as Antares and thus its rival

January 21 ndash The crescent Moon now joins the morning show and almost forms a line with Mars and Antares above it and to the right

January 22 ndash The early morning Moon is now about half way between Mars and Jupiter which is low on the horizon Tomorrow it will move across Jupiter

January 23 ndash Observers with powerful binoculars or a telescope will be able to see an unusual sight during the daytime with the Moon covering or ldquooccultingrdquo Jupiter The biggest planet will disappear behind the Moon at 430pm and reappear on the other side at 531pm Great care must be taken to never look at the Sun which will be quite near the Moon today with either binoculars or a telescope as instant blindness can result

January 26 ndash The western twilight sky will show a very thin crescent Moon with faint Mercury just below it to the left

January 27 ndash The thin crescent Moon now lies about half way between faint Mercury and brilliant Venus in the evening twilight

January 28 ndash The crescent Moon now sits right next to brilliant Venus

January 29 ndash The Moon has now moved above Venus on its 28 day trek around the Earth

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The Big Yellow Duck made another appearance on Whangapoua Harbour this Christmas courtesy of the

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Also on Whangapoua Harbour this festive season was Santarsquos water sleigh which was built by Howard Smith

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BEACH magazine

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Our Monthly Puzzle created by David Key

with Sharon ClayHere we are in 2020 so Happy New Year to you all and wishing you all a bug free 2020

As I write a few have reared their heads again especially with the heat ndash ants of course bed bugs (as people come back from their overseas travels) but this time wersquore talking about fleas

Several species are found on a range of warm-blooded hosts including humans (eg the cat flea the dog flea the bird flea and the northern rat flea) Adult fleas are found on the hosts themselves whereas the larvae and pupae live in places like the burrows or nests of hosts When fleas have not fed for some time they are likely to change their choice of host and this may involve having a human blood meal While the human flea is rare in New Zealand cat and bird fleas are very common

There are few things you can do to remove them eg keeping up with animal flea treatment ensure their bedding clean is kept clean at all times vacuum carpets and furnishings especially pets areas regularly but remember to remove the dust bag and clean it before the next use Spraying or bombing the house will help to remove them

Remember fleas can live more than 100 days On average they live two to three months Female fleas cannot lay eggs until after their first blood meal and begin to lay eggs within 36-48 hours after that meal

Trivia 2020 - Adult fleas can jump distances up to 200 times their body length this is the equivalent of an adult human jumping 400 metres

Stephen amp Sharon Clay Peninsula Pest Services Ltd

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C O M R D N A E L

L E A M C O R D N

D A C L M R E N O

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E M N C O D L A R

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M D L O E C N R A

N C O A R M D L E

DECEMBERrsquoS SUDOKU SOLUTIONThe first sale of the day was herbal soap made by a crafter whose name did not begin with a DThis like the wand was not the cheapest item of the first five items sold that dayA laser cut gift was sold for $20 which was not created by one of the girls and was cheaper than Marys itemThe fifth sale of the day was for the amount of $40 it was something the girl that created it was very proud ofDawns product sold 2nd and like Annettes was not one of the two most expensive itemsDerek made elaborate Macrame products but one of these was not one of the first three products sold

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Regular Events

MONDAYSMen on Mats (Pilates for Blokes) 8-9am Ph Christiane 0273122584

Matarangi Ladies Pilates 9-10am Ph Christiane 0273122584

Kuaotunu Craft amp Social Club 1-4pm Ph Lia 866 2054

Kuaotunu Library 1-4pm Ph Maxine 027 293 0369

Mens 9 Hole Golfers tee off 1030am The Dunes

Contract Bridge 7pm St Johnrsquos rooms Tiki Rd Coro Town Info ph Colin 866 5428

Yoga 7am Vinyasa Kuaotunu Hall Ph 021 08 100 125

Ladies ldquoAllsorts Excerciserdquo Class beginning June 10th at the fire station 1015 - till 1115 ( after Ladies Pilates) - duration 1hr Phone Christiane 0273122584

Books and Banter Club First Monday of the month - 7 to 9 pm Bring a book you have enjoyed to share and swap Coffee and tea and BYO wine Phone Cora on 0212226707 if you wish to attend and for venue details Numbers are limited

Kuaotunu Library Open 247 when you become a member Contact Maxine 07 866 4341 or 027 293 0369

TUESDAYSMenrsquos Coffee Morning (1st Tues of every Month ndash 7th March) 10am Pipers Cafeacute

Ladies Golf 9 and 18 golfers Tee off at 10am The Dunes

Matarangi Craft Group 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month 7-9pm Meet at the Matarangi Fire Station Contact Lesley 07 866 0788

KAMAG meeting 530pm every 2nd Tuesday of the month Kuaotunu Hall All welcome

Hatha Yoga 10 - 1130 am

WEDNESDAYSKuaotunu Steiner Play Group 930-1130am Ph Ina 866 2841

Menrsquos Golf Tee off 10am Meet The Dunes just before tee off

Womenrsquos Coffee Morning (1st Wed of every month) 10am Pipers Cafeacute All welcome

YOGA 7am Vinyasa Kuaotunu Hall Ph 021 08 100 125

ICONZ for boys The Adventure begins hereAnchor - Year 1-3 (5-7 year old) Adventure - Year 4-6 (8-10 year old) STARTING TERM 2 Extreme - Year 7-9 (11-13 year old) Held on Wednesday evenings Kuaotunu Hall from 530pm - 7pm Any inquiries please contact Robyn 020 409 39674 or email robynbalfour2hotmailcom

Kuaotunu ICONZ for Girlz Growing Girls for Good Held at the Kuaotunu Hall Wednesdays at 4pm-530pm (during the school term) For Girls aged 8-13 years old For more information please contact Robyn 020 409 39674 or email robynbalfour2hotmailcom

THURSDAYSLadies 18 Hole Golfers tee off 930 am The Dunes

Mens 9 Hole Golfers tee off 1030 am The Dunes

Ladies Golf 9 and 18 golfers Tee off at 10am The Dunes

Ladies Keep Fit 9-10am Matarangi Fire Station All Welcome Phone Barbara 866 2687

Matarangi Craft Group meets every Thursday at 1030am the Matarangi Fire Station Info Linda Segetin at 866 5653

Hatha Yoga 9 - 1030 am

Kuaotunu Steiner Playgroup ndash the contact to Kindergarten 07 8660094 and the time from 9 am to 1130 am

TUES THURS amp SATRings Beach Wetland Volunteer days 830-1230 Ph 866 5338

SATURDAYSHatha Yoga 3rd Age 9-1030am (For over 60 yr olds andor for people with limited mobility)

SUNDAYSMatarangi Markets start Labour Weekend

Upcoming Events

THAMES WINGS AND WHEELSSat 25 Jan 2020 1000amThames Airfield

LEADFOOT FESTIVALSat 08 Feb 2020 - Sun 09 Feb 2020Leadfoot Ranch Hahei

MERCURY BAY ART ESCAPESat 07 Mar 2020 - Sun 08 Mar 2020 Tairua to Kuaotunu

A TASTE OF MATARANGISat 04 Apr 2020

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EXCEPTIONAL SECTION 4 SALEWhangapoua Beach Coromandel Elevated + All Day Sun + Sea Views + Private Access +

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126 Kelly Jade AvenueOptions are endless for this 714sqm section surrounded by quality homes You have the ease of the golf course behind you and the reserve in front offering harbour views Call now to secure for summer For Sale $280000 ID 2200597

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Page 13: YourLOCAL EVERYDAY · So to save the whale, the then DOC Ranger Rob Chappell got hold of Harold Abrahamson who used his digger to load the whale onto a truck taking it over the Whangapoua

13

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THE CALL CAME AND THE PEOPLE ANSWEREDContinued from front pageScientists from Massey University arrived down from Auckland to take samples and measurements to assist them in future whale stranding research Local iwi and DOC coordinated the burial of the four whales which did not survive the beaching ordealAlso in 2020 the cultural side of dealing with the tikanga of deceased whales is more prominent than in those days Ngati Huarere played an important cultural role during the stranding There was mihi and karakia to give thanks for the lives of the whales who were deceased and for the safe return of the living to the sealdquoIt was an emotional experience for all concerned Being involved with the spiritual aspect of the day and the respect shown to our taonga of the sea by all who attended was amazing and appreciatedrdquo said Ngati Huarere spokesperson Wanda Brljevich

ldquoMaramataka have been used for centuries for recording and informing environmental conditions and activities Whales play a significant role in Maori history and tikanga and are considered a symbol of abundance richness and strength Ngati Huarere give thanks to everyone who was involved at all levels for the part they played in the rescue and safe release of the whales and also the tautoko of Ngati Hei and Ngati WhanaungardquoDeputy Fire Chief Bob Segetin says one of the many touching things that has happened since the stranding is the thanks that the community have given those who went down and helped The Matarangi Rural Fire Force had sixteen members directly involved and he is amazed by the number of people dropping into the station to give his team thanks for what they did on the dayldquoOne special thank you that stands out was when two small girls who were down here on holiday painted shells

and raised $1730 Instead of going and buying sweets as most 7 or 8 year olds would do they came down to the station with their grandmother and donated their money to the fire station as a thank you for the work our team did on the day We were very touched by thatrdquoIt was a special and unforgettable experience for all those involved Matarangi home owner Anni Docking summed the day up perfectly ldquoI had the privilege of helping to re-float seven pilot whales stranded on the Matarangi Spit Sadly we lost four whales including a baby But what a fantastic response from the community Even young children with their small sandcastle buckets helped willingly alongside the bigger people with their paint buckets gardening cans containers of all colours amp shapes as we set up human chains to ferry buckets keeping each of the whales wet and comfortable while we waited for high tide Once in the water the whales still needed support to stop rolling before they recovered sufficiently so those with wetsuits jumped in to help We finally managed to send them offshore herding them up the estuary and away over the bar All the teams did an awesome job DOC Matarangi Rural Fire Force Project Jonah and every single volunteer who answered the call pitching in without hesitationrdquo said AnniThe successful recovery of some of the pilot whales has led to more people seeking to get involved in volunteering for future whale stranding recovery events Project Jonah are running on March 15 a one day marine mammal medic course It costs $120 ($85 for students with valid ID) and once trained youll be added to the Project Jonah national callout list That means that when a stranding occurs your lifesaving skills can be called uponIf people see any stranded whales please contact DOCs 24-hour number 0800 DOC HOT (0800 362 468)Featured A crowd of well over a thousand people came down to the spit to assist in the recovery or to watch

Human chains were formed to pass buckets of water to keep the whales alive whilst stranded

Locals and holidaymakers plus the crew from Project Jonah local FENZ personnel and DOC rangers worked tirelessly throughout the day trying to keep the whales

alive (Photo Credit Ian Patrick)

A huge thanks to all those who worked for hours to get the stranded whales back into the harbor and

safely out to sea (Photo Credit Ian Patrick)

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WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THE MBPOur local Fire Chief Stu Arnold is on holiday in Canada at present and sent through this picture that his son Scott took of Nerrisa Stu and MaryAnn at the beautiful alpine

resort of Banff

We love receiving your lsquoWhere in the World is the Matarangi Beach Paperrsquo photos

Please email your photos with a caption to the editor contactmatarangibeachpaper

com

On the afternoon of Sunday January 5th this photo of the winners of the Beach Tennis event showed how amazing the sky was due to the smoke from

the Australian bush fires (Credit Nic Burnie)

The wharf was packed with young anglers for the Kids Fishing Contest sponsored by The JetSki

Fishing Show

Pete Murphy and Phil Morton last week testing their new prototype Matarangi Rescue boat

Fishing club weigh master Harry Karl hard at work during the 2nd January Fishing Contest

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The Matarangi Mile organised by the Matarangi Beach Paper was held on Sunday January 5th in quite windy and unforgiving conditions Like the inaugural event last year the course was a measured mile from the Village Green to the Ocean Close entrance of the beach and return

The Ladies Open was so close Ruby Farquhar and Zara Pomfret both recorded 636 but Ruby was just in front Hayley Dawbin came third in a time 651

In the Menrsquos Open Harry Ewing smashed the field with a time 519 2nd was Chad Gordon in 544 and 3rd was Thomas Duffy in 554 Harryrsquos time is the new course record Last year Max Brady won in 548 Also to win prizes were Finn Molloy and Liv Gordon as the youngest boy and girl The Golden Oldie prize went to Tim Kershaw

Prizes were generously donated by the Eden Clinic Whitianga Stirling Sports Whitianga Pip Perry from Ray White and the Matarangi Beach Paper Thanks to Harry and Sue Karl for timekeeping and recording John Skelton for course marshalling and Pip Perry for looking after the event tent The MBP would also like to thank to all of the participants and supporters who turned up for the event

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The Matarangi Mile

Top The first three men went under 6 minutesBottom The ladiesrsquo open saw a sprint finish to the line

18

THE FISHING REPORTThere have been some reasonable snapper around the 3 kilo mark being caught in the puddle at around 30 metres over the last few weeks Orcarsquos have been seen in the area also a school of small dolphins are frequenting the puddle indicating there is fish aroundThe Whangapoua bar doesnrsquot have a major channel at the moment Also be aware that the sand has drifted well into the harbour Updated photos of the bar courtesy of Mark and Shirvani at MATARANGI REALTY can be viewed at Matarangi Realty Matarangi 4 Square the Fire Station and at the boat ramp notice board If anyone requires information regarding how to read the bar evaluating the break and how to cross the bar safely please contact the Boat and Fishing Club on 0212690058 and they will endeavour to

take you out and explain any queriesThe Kids fishing competition was held recently at the Matarangi wharf on the 30th December This competition was open to all children up to the ages of 12 years and they did well in the windy conditions This popular event is sponsored by Kurt Davis and his The Jet Ski Fishing Show and the prizes on offer were once again amazing The girls caught more fish than the boysThe Annual Matarangi January 2nd fishing competition was held again and though the windy weather kept numbers down it was still a great event Thanks to the generosity of the following sponsors Matarangi Beach Realty Matarangi Four Square Puku and Kerrersquos Liquor Store The Moss Family Ray White Realty Blue Lewis Wayne Vegar and Hurdleyrsquos Office Furniture

THE RESULTS WERE Heaviest John Dorie Mark Smallwood 1920 kg2nd heaviest John Dorie Kirk Davis 1512 kgHeaviest Kahawai Callum Bradley 2822 kg2nd heaviest Kahawai Steve Clay 2662 kg3rd heaviest Kahawai Steve Clay 2400 kgMystery weight Snapper Andrew Buss 1470 kgHeaviest Kingfish Kirk Davis 7025 kgHeaviest Snapper Mark Fisken 5994 kg2nd heaviest Snapper Callum Bradley 4746 kg3rd heaviest Snapper Gavin Alden 2430 kgWith the increased number of dwellings in Matarangi the boat ramp will be put under pressure this summer There are 3 ramps and with a little patience the system works When you arrive at the ramp please have your boat ready to be launched with the bung in and all gear aboard There is nothing more frustrating to the people waiting to launch than the ramp being blocked by someone not fully prepared Courtesy is contagious

Top left Callum Bradley with Pete MurphyTop right Kirk Davis from the Jetski TV Fishing Show hosted a fun event for the childrenBottom right Gavin Alden with Steve Moss and wee baby Billy

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lsquoDan the Manrsquo was back in town with his wines from Mills Reef for the Wine Clubrsquos Christmas celebration About 60 folk attended the fun filled evening of delicious food and nice wine As Dan said this was not just a celebration of wine but a celebration of communityMills Reef is a winery near Tauranga and is one of the vineyards chosen for the A Taste of Matarangi Festival The evening was largely about show casing their Elspeth range of wines but we did start off the evening with a celebratory Non Vintage Bubbles (A Methode Traditionale) and we did try their Reserve Rose and Reserve Pinot Noir during the evening tooThe Mills Reef Elspeth represents their top tier of wines produced from their own vineyards in the Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay The range is limited to Chardonnay Syrah and Bordeaux style reds The Elspeth tier is named in honour and memory of the winemakerrsquos Grandmother Elspeth PrestonFor the evening Sharon and Darren from Four Square Matarangi provided some delicious platters and Bob Segetin provided some lovely smoked fish Xmas Ham and Buns were also on offer beautifully cooked by our master chef Rosie A choice of glazed ham was given Cointreau and Orange or Brandy and Mustard Both were sublime This was expertly carved once again by our master carver SteveThese wines are all available at Puku and KerrersquosFeatured Master Chef Rosie Jakicevich and Master Carver Steve Threadgold at the Xmas Wine Club

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RINGS BEACH TO MATARANGI SWIMA record 69 swimmers completed the 15th running of the Rings Beach to Matarangi ocean swim on January 3rd

Though there were slightly choppy conditions the lack of a swell made the time fast with Christiaan Maarhuis coming home in just 1430 just metres ahead of Jamie Robins and Tom Moulder

The first woman home was junior category competitor Danielle Curtlett in 1626 with Beth Harford and Sarah Brooks following behind her in another close race

Top Some entered the water in wetsuits while some other brave souls swam in just shorts and bikinis Thankfully no budgie smugglers

Bottom Steve Threadgold greeted at the finish line by his granddaughter following his ldquofirst competitive swim in decadesrdquo

Puku amp KerresWine Club

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STARGAZERS SIGHTSwith Alastair Brickell of Stargazers Tours amp BnB

Venus continues to be unmistakable in the western twilight sky as the ldquoevening starrdquo and appears higher and higher after sunset this month as it moves further away from the Sun from our point of view It will be furthest away and thus highest at the end of March In June it will be on the other side of the Sun and will then be our ldquomorning starrdquo Jupiter is very low in the eastern pre-dawn sky as is Mars and also Saturn which is too close to the Sun to be easily visible We will be able to see Jupiter being briefly covered up by the Moon on the 23rd

Orion with ldquothe Potrdquo is unmistakable in the eastern evening sky along with Sirius and Canopus the two brightest stars Alpha Centauri the third brightest is low on the southern horizon in the evening Of these three only Sirius the brightest is visible to observers in the Northern Hemisphere so we are very lucky here We also get a great view of the Pleiades the Seven Sisters or Matariki in our summer nights towards the northeast This very distinctive young star cluster is known as Subaru to the Japanese and can be seen on the logo of their car of the same name This Milky Way is visible late in the evening but is quite faint as we are now only seeing its outside edge

January 17 ndash The pre-dawn eastern sky will have bright Jupiter on the horizon with Mars and the red giant star Antares just above it Antares means ldquorival of Marsrdquo and it will be interesting to compare their colours and brightness When Mars is close to us it can be almost as bright as Antares and thus its rival

January 21 ndash The crescent Moon now joins the morning show and almost forms a line with Mars and Antares above it and to the right

January 22 ndash The early morning Moon is now about half way between Mars and Jupiter which is low on the horizon Tomorrow it will move across Jupiter

January 23 ndash Observers with powerful binoculars or a telescope will be able to see an unusual sight during the daytime with the Moon covering or ldquooccultingrdquo Jupiter The biggest planet will disappear behind the Moon at 430pm and reappear on the other side at 531pm Great care must be taken to never look at the Sun which will be quite near the Moon today with either binoculars or a telescope as instant blindness can result

January 26 ndash The western twilight sky will show a very thin crescent Moon with faint Mercury just below it to the left

January 27 ndash The thin crescent Moon now lies about half way between faint Mercury and brilliant Venus in the evening twilight

January 28 ndash The crescent Moon now sits right next to brilliant Venus

January 29 ndash The Moon has now moved above Venus on its 28 day trek around the Earth

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Festive Fun on the Harbour

The Big Yellow Duck made another appearance on Whangapoua Harbour this Christmas courtesy of the

crew at Peninsula Pests and NZ Rangehoods

Also on Whangapoua Harbour this festive season was Santarsquos water sleigh which was built by Howard Smith

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wwwmatarangibeachpapercom The last 3 editions plus

BEACH magazine

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Our Monthly Puzzle created by David Key

with Sharon ClayHere we are in 2020 so Happy New Year to you all and wishing you all a bug free 2020

As I write a few have reared their heads again especially with the heat ndash ants of course bed bugs (as people come back from their overseas travels) but this time wersquore talking about fleas

Several species are found on a range of warm-blooded hosts including humans (eg the cat flea the dog flea the bird flea and the northern rat flea) Adult fleas are found on the hosts themselves whereas the larvae and pupae live in places like the burrows or nests of hosts When fleas have not fed for some time they are likely to change their choice of host and this may involve having a human blood meal While the human flea is rare in New Zealand cat and bird fleas are very common

There are few things you can do to remove them eg keeping up with animal flea treatment ensure their bedding clean is kept clean at all times vacuum carpets and furnishings especially pets areas regularly but remember to remove the dust bag and clean it before the next use Spraying or bombing the house will help to remove them

Remember fleas can live more than 100 days On average they live two to three months Female fleas cannot lay eggs until after their first blood meal and begin to lay eggs within 36-48 hours after that meal

Trivia 2020 - Adult fleas can jump distances up to 200 times their body length this is the equivalent of an adult human jumping 400 metres

Stephen amp Sharon Clay Peninsula Pest Services Ltd

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C O M R D N A E L

L E A M C O R D N

D A C L M R E N O

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E M N C O D L A R

A R E D N L C O M

M D L O E C N R A

N C O A R M D L E

DECEMBERrsquoS SUDOKU SOLUTIONThe first sale of the day was herbal soap made by a crafter whose name did not begin with a DThis like the wand was not the cheapest item of the first five items sold that dayA laser cut gift was sold for $20 which was not created by one of the girls and was cheaper than Marys itemThe fifth sale of the day was for the amount of $40 it was something the girl that created it was very proud ofDawns product sold 2nd and like Annettes was not one of the two most expensive itemsDerek made elaborate Macrame products but one of these was not one of the first three products sold

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Regular Events

MONDAYSMen on Mats (Pilates for Blokes) 8-9am Ph Christiane 0273122584

Matarangi Ladies Pilates 9-10am Ph Christiane 0273122584

Kuaotunu Craft amp Social Club 1-4pm Ph Lia 866 2054

Kuaotunu Library 1-4pm Ph Maxine 027 293 0369

Mens 9 Hole Golfers tee off 1030am The Dunes

Contract Bridge 7pm St Johnrsquos rooms Tiki Rd Coro Town Info ph Colin 866 5428

Yoga 7am Vinyasa Kuaotunu Hall Ph 021 08 100 125

Ladies ldquoAllsorts Excerciserdquo Class beginning June 10th at the fire station 1015 - till 1115 ( after Ladies Pilates) - duration 1hr Phone Christiane 0273122584

Books and Banter Club First Monday of the month - 7 to 9 pm Bring a book you have enjoyed to share and swap Coffee and tea and BYO wine Phone Cora on 0212226707 if you wish to attend and for venue details Numbers are limited

Kuaotunu Library Open 247 when you become a member Contact Maxine 07 866 4341 or 027 293 0369

TUESDAYSMenrsquos Coffee Morning (1st Tues of every Month ndash 7th March) 10am Pipers Cafeacute

Ladies Golf 9 and 18 golfers Tee off at 10am The Dunes

Matarangi Craft Group 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month 7-9pm Meet at the Matarangi Fire Station Contact Lesley 07 866 0788

KAMAG meeting 530pm every 2nd Tuesday of the month Kuaotunu Hall All welcome

Hatha Yoga 10 - 1130 am

WEDNESDAYSKuaotunu Steiner Play Group 930-1130am Ph Ina 866 2841

Menrsquos Golf Tee off 10am Meet The Dunes just before tee off

Womenrsquos Coffee Morning (1st Wed of every month) 10am Pipers Cafeacute All welcome

YOGA 7am Vinyasa Kuaotunu Hall Ph 021 08 100 125

ICONZ for boys The Adventure begins hereAnchor - Year 1-3 (5-7 year old) Adventure - Year 4-6 (8-10 year old) STARTING TERM 2 Extreme - Year 7-9 (11-13 year old) Held on Wednesday evenings Kuaotunu Hall from 530pm - 7pm Any inquiries please contact Robyn 020 409 39674 or email robynbalfour2hotmailcom

Kuaotunu ICONZ for Girlz Growing Girls for Good Held at the Kuaotunu Hall Wednesdays at 4pm-530pm (during the school term) For Girls aged 8-13 years old For more information please contact Robyn 020 409 39674 or email robynbalfour2hotmailcom

THURSDAYSLadies 18 Hole Golfers tee off 930 am The Dunes

Mens 9 Hole Golfers tee off 1030 am The Dunes

Ladies Golf 9 and 18 golfers Tee off at 10am The Dunes

Ladies Keep Fit 9-10am Matarangi Fire Station All Welcome Phone Barbara 866 2687

Matarangi Craft Group meets every Thursday at 1030am the Matarangi Fire Station Info Linda Segetin at 866 5653

Hatha Yoga 9 - 1030 am

Kuaotunu Steiner Playgroup ndash the contact to Kindergarten 07 8660094 and the time from 9 am to 1130 am

TUES THURS amp SATRings Beach Wetland Volunteer days 830-1230 Ph 866 5338

SATURDAYSHatha Yoga 3rd Age 9-1030am (For over 60 yr olds andor for people with limited mobility)

SUNDAYSMatarangi Markets start Labour Weekend

Upcoming Events

THAMES WINGS AND WHEELSSat 25 Jan 2020 1000amThames Airfield

LEADFOOT FESTIVALSat 08 Feb 2020 - Sun 09 Feb 2020Leadfoot Ranch Hahei

MERCURY BAY ART ESCAPESat 07 Mar 2020 - Sun 08 Mar 2020 Tairua to Kuaotunu

A TASTE OF MATARANGISat 04 Apr 2020

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EXCEPTIONAL SECTION 4 SALEWhangapoua Beach Coromandel Elevated + All Day Sun + Sea Views + Private Access +

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126 Kelly Jade AvenueOptions are endless for this 714sqm section surrounded by quality homes You have the ease of the golf course behind you and the reserve in front offering harbour views Call now to secure for summer For Sale $280000 ID 2200597

Section in Kelly Jade

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3 3 Land Size 551m22+

Page 14: YourLOCAL EVERYDAY · So to save the whale, the then DOC Ranger Rob Chappell got hold of Harold Abrahamson who used his digger to load the whale onto a truck taking it over the Whangapoua

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THE CALL CAME AND THE PEOPLE ANSWEREDContinued from front pageScientists from Massey University arrived down from Auckland to take samples and measurements to assist them in future whale stranding research Local iwi and DOC coordinated the burial of the four whales which did not survive the beaching ordealAlso in 2020 the cultural side of dealing with the tikanga of deceased whales is more prominent than in those days Ngati Huarere played an important cultural role during the stranding There was mihi and karakia to give thanks for the lives of the whales who were deceased and for the safe return of the living to the sealdquoIt was an emotional experience for all concerned Being involved with the spiritual aspect of the day and the respect shown to our taonga of the sea by all who attended was amazing and appreciatedrdquo said Ngati Huarere spokesperson Wanda Brljevich

ldquoMaramataka have been used for centuries for recording and informing environmental conditions and activities Whales play a significant role in Maori history and tikanga and are considered a symbol of abundance richness and strength Ngati Huarere give thanks to everyone who was involved at all levels for the part they played in the rescue and safe release of the whales and also the tautoko of Ngati Hei and Ngati WhanaungardquoDeputy Fire Chief Bob Segetin says one of the many touching things that has happened since the stranding is the thanks that the community have given those who went down and helped The Matarangi Rural Fire Force had sixteen members directly involved and he is amazed by the number of people dropping into the station to give his team thanks for what they did on the dayldquoOne special thank you that stands out was when two small girls who were down here on holiday painted shells

and raised $1730 Instead of going and buying sweets as most 7 or 8 year olds would do they came down to the station with their grandmother and donated their money to the fire station as a thank you for the work our team did on the day We were very touched by thatrdquoIt was a special and unforgettable experience for all those involved Matarangi home owner Anni Docking summed the day up perfectly ldquoI had the privilege of helping to re-float seven pilot whales stranded on the Matarangi Spit Sadly we lost four whales including a baby But what a fantastic response from the community Even young children with their small sandcastle buckets helped willingly alongside the bigger people with their paint buckets gardening cans containers of all colours amp shapes as we set up human chains to ferry buckets keeping each of the whales wet and comfortable while we waited for high tide Once in the water the whales still needed support to stop rolling before they recovered sufficiently so those with wetsuits jumped in to help We finally managed to send them offshore herding them up the estuary and away over the bar All the teams did an awesome job DOC Matarangi Rural Fire Force Project Jonah and every single volunteer who answered the call pitching in without hesitationrdquo said AnniThe successful recovery of some of the pilot whales has led to more people seeking to get involved in volunteering for future whale stranding recovery events Project Jonah are running on March 15 a one day marine mammal medic course It costs $120 ($85 for students with valid ID) and once trained youll be added to the Project Jonah national callout list That means that when a stranding occurs your lifesaving skills can be called uponIf people see any stranded whales please contact DOCs 24-hour number 0800 DOC HOT (0800 362 468)Featured A crowd of well over a thousand people came down to the spit to assist in the recovery or to watch

Human chains were formed to pass buckets of water to keep the whales alive whilst stranded

Locals and holidaymakers plus the crew from Project Jonah local FENZ personnel and DOC rangers worked tirelessly throughout the day trying to keep the whales

alive (Photo Credit Ian Patrick)

A huge thanks to all those who worked for hours to get the stranded whales back into the harbor and

safely out to sea (Photo Credit Ian Patrick)

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WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THE MBPOur local Fire Chief Stu Arnold is on holiday in Canada at present and sent through this picture that his son Scott took of Nerrisa Stu and MaryAnn at the beautiful alpine

resort of Banff

We love receiving your lsquoWhere in the World is the Matarangi Beach Paperrsquo photos

Please email your photos with a caption to the editor contactmatarangibeachpaper

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On the afternoon of Sunday January 5th this photo of the winners of the Beach Tennis event showed how amazing the sky was due to the smoke from

the Australian bush fires (Credit Nic Burnie)

The wharf was packed with young anglers for the Kids Fishing Contest sponsored by The JetSki

Fishing Show

Pete Murphy and Phil Morton last week testing their new prototype Matarangi Rescue boat

Fishing club weigh master Harry Karl hard at work during the 2nd January Fishing Contest

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The Matarangi Mile organised by the Matarangi Beach Paper was held on Sunday January 5th in quite windy and unforgiving conditions Like the inaugural event last year the course was a measured mile from the Village Green to the Ocean Close entrance of the beach and return

The Ladies Open was so close Ruby Farquhar and Zara Pomfret both recorded 636 but Ruby was just in front Hayley Dawbin came third in a time 651

In the Menrsquos Open Harry Ewing smashed the field with a time 519 2nd was Chad Gordon in 544 and 3rd was Thomas Duffy in 554 Harryrsquos time is the new course record Last year Max Brady won in 548 Also to win prizes were Finn Molloy and Liv Gordon as the youngest boy and girl The Golden Oldie prize went to Tim Kershaw

Prizes were generously donated by the Eden Clinic Whitianga Stirling Sports Whitianga Pip Perry from Ray White and the Matarangi Beach Paper Thanks to Harry and Sue Karl for timekeeping and recording John Skelton for course marshalling and Pip Perry for looking after the event tent The MBP would also like to thank to all of the participants and supporters who turned up for the event

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For an Enrolment form contact the treasurer David Macdonald at 131 Sands Crescent Matarangi or 07 866 0968

The Matarangi Mile

Top The first three men went under 6 minutesBottom The ladiesrsquo open saw a sprint finish to the line

18

THE FISHING REPORTThere have been some reasonable snapper around the 3 kilo mark being caught in the puddle at around 30 metres over the last few weeks Orcarsquos have been seen in the area also a school of small dolphins are frequenting the puddle indicating there is fish aroundThe Whangapoua bar doesnrsquot have a major channel at the moment Also be aware that the sand has drifted well into the harbour Updated photos of the bar courtesy of Mark and Shirvani at MATARANGI REALTY can be viewed at Matarangi Realty Matarangi 4 Square the Fire Station and at the boat ramp notice board If anyone requires information regarding how to read the bar evaluating the break and how to cross the bar safely please contact the Boat and Fishing Club on 0212690058 and they will endeavour to

take you out and explain any queriesThe Kids fishing competition was held recently at the Matarangi wharf on the 30th December This competition was open to all children up to the ages of 12 years and they did well in the windy conditions This popular event is sponsored by Kurt Davis and his The Jet Ski Fishing Show and the prizes on offer were once again amazing The girls caught more fish than the boysThe Annual Matarangi January 2nd fishing competition was held again and though the windy weather kept numbers down it was still a great event Thanks to the generosity of the following sponsors Matarangi Beach Realty Matarangi Four Square Puku and Kerrersquos Liquor Store The Moss Family Ray White Realty Blue Lewis Wayne Vegar and Hurdleyrsquos Office Furniture

THE RESULTS WERE Heaviest John Dorie Mark Smallwood 1920 kg2nd heaviest John Dorie Kirk Davis 1512 kgHeaviest Kahawai Callum Bradley 2822 kg2nd heaviest Kahawai Steve Clay 2662 kg3rd heaviest Kahawai Steve Clay 2400 kgMystery weight Snapper Andrew Buss 1470 kgHeaviest Kingfish Kirk Davis 7025 kgHeaviest Snapper Mark Fisken 5994 kg2nd heaviest Snapper Callum Bradley 4746 kg3rd heaviest Snapper Gavin Alden 2430 kgWith the increased number of dwellings in Matarangi the boat ramp will be put under pressure this summer There are 3 ramps and with a little patience the system works When you arrive at the ramp please have your boat ready to be launched with the bung in and all gear aboard There is nothing more frustrating to the people waiting to launch than the ramp being blocked by someone not fully prepared Courtesy is contagious

Top left Callum Bradley with Pete MurphyTop right Kirk Davis from the Jetski TV Fishing Show hosted a fun event for the childrenBottom right Gavin Alden with Steve Moss and wee baby Billy

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lsquoDan the Manrsquo was back in town with his wines from Mills Reef for the Wine Clubrsquos Christmas celebration About 60 folk attended the fun filled evening of delicious food and nice wine As Dan said this was not just a celebration of wine but a celebration of communityMills Reef is a winery near Tauranga and is one of the vineyards chosen for the A Taste of Matarangi Festival The evening was largely about show casing their Elspeth range of wines but we did start off the evening with a celebratory Non Vintage Bubbles (A Methode Traditionale) and we did try their Reserve Rose and Reserve Pinot Noir during the evening tooThe Mills Reef Elspeth represents their top tier of wines produced from their own vineyards in the Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay The range is limited to Chardonnay Syrah and Bordeaux style reds The Elspeth tier is named in honour and memory of the winemakerrsquos Grandmother Elspeth PrestonFor the evening Sharon and Darren from Four Square Matarangi provided some delicious platters and Bob Segetin provided some lovely smoked fish Xmas Ham and Buns were also on offer beautifully cooked by our master chef Rosie A choice of glazed ham was given Cointreau and Orange or Brandy and Mustard Both were sublime This was expertly carved once again by our master carver SteveThese wines are all available at Puku and KerrersquosFeatured Master Chef Rosie Jakicevich and Master Carver Steve Threadgold at the Xmas Wine Club

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RINGS BEACH TO MATARANGI SWIMA record 69 swimmers completed the 15th running of the Rings Beach to Matarangi ocean swim on January 3rd

Though there were slightly choppy conditions the lack of a swell made the time fast with Christiaan Maarhuis coming home in just 1430 just metres ahead of Jamie Robins and Tom Moulder

The first woman home was junior category competitor Danielle Curtlett in 1626 with Beth Harford and Sarah Brooks following behind her in another close race

Top Some entered the water in wetsuits while some other brave souls swam in just shorts and bikinis Thankfully no budgie smugglers

Bottom Steve Threadgold greeted at the finish line by his granddaughter following his ldquofirst competitive swim in decadesrdquo

Puku amp KerresWine Club

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STARGAZERS SIGHTSwith Alastair Brickell of Stargazers Tours amp BnB

Venus continues to be unmistakable in the western twilight sky as the ldquoevening starrdquo and appears higher and higher after sunset this month as it moves further away from the Sun from our point of view It will be furthest away and thus highest at the end of March In June it will be on the other side of the Sun and will then be our ldquomorning starrdquo Jupiter is very low in the eastern pre-dawn sky as is Mars and also Saturn which is too close to the Sun to be easily visible We will be able to see Jupiter being briefly covered up by the Moon on the 23rd

Orion with ldquothe Potrdquo is unmistakable in the eastern evening sky along with Sirius and Canopus the two brightest stars Alpha Centauri the third brightest is low on the southern horizon in the evening Of these three only Sirius the brightest is visible to observers in the Northern Hemisphere so we are very lucky here We also get a great view of the Pleiades the Seven Sisters or Matariki in our summer nights towards the northeast This very distinctive young star cluster is known as Subaru to the Japanese and can be seen on the logo of their car of the same name This Milky Way is visible late in the evening but is quite faint as we are now only seeing its outside edge

January 17 ndash The pre-dawn eastern sky will have bright Jupiter on the horizon with Mars and the red giant star Antares just above it Antares means ldquorival of Marsrdquo and it will be interesting to compare their colours and brightness When Mars is close to us it can be almost as bright as Antares and thus its rival

January 21 ndash The crescent Moon now joins the morning show and almost forms a line with Mars and Antares above it and to the right

January 22 ndash The early morning Moon is now about half way between Mars and Jupiter which is low on the horizon Tomorrow it will move across Jupiter

January 23 ndash Observers with powerful binoculars or a telescope will be able to see an unusual sight during the daytime with the Moon covering or ldquooccultingrdquo Jupiter The biggest planet will disappear behind the Moon at 430pm and reappear on the other side at 531pm Great care must be taken to never look at the Sun which will be quite near the Moon today with either binoculars or a telescope as instant blindness can result

January 26 ndash The western twilight sky will show a very thin crescent Moon with faint Mercury just below it to the left

January 27 ndash The thin crescent Moon now lies about half way between faint Mercury and brilliant Venus in the evening twilight

January 28 ndash The crescent Moon now sits right next to brilliant Venus

January 29 ndash The Moon has now moved above Venus on its 28 day trek around the Earth

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Festive Fun on the Harbour

The Big Yellow Duck made another appearance on Whangapoua Harbour this Christmas courtesy of the

crew at Peninsula Pests and NZ Rangehoods

Also on Whangapoua Harbour this festive season was Santarsquos water sleigh which was built by Howard Smith

Check out our Matarangi Beach Paper website

wwwmatarangibeachpapercom The last 3 editions plus

BEACH magazine

21

Bespoke Furniture + Cabinetry

Holistic HealthMASSAGE

Located at 992 Te Rerenga ndash Kuaotunu Rd

For appointments contactBronwyn Ririnui

07 867 1252021 158 4774

wwwbronwynsmassagecom

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Check out our Matarangi Beach Paper website

wwwmatarangibeachpapercom The last 3 editions plus

BEACH magazine

puzzle corner ------

Our Monthly Puzzle created by David Key

with Sharon ClayHere we are in 2020 so Happy New Year to you all and wishing you all a bug free 2020

As I write a few have reared their heads again especially with the heat ndash ants of course bed bugs (as people come back from their overseas travels) but this time wersquore talking about fleas

Several species are found on a range of warm-blooded hosts including humans (eg the cat flea the dog flea the bird flea and the northern rat flea) Adult fleas are found on the hosts themselves whereas the larvae and pupae live in places like the burrows or nests of hosts When fleas have not fed for some time they are likely to change their choice of host and this may involve having a human blood meal While the human flea is rare in New Zealand cat and bird fleas are very common

There are few things you can do to remove them eg keeping up with animal flea treatment ensure their bedding clean is kept clean at all times vacuum carpets and furnishings especially pets areas regularly but remember to remove the dust bag and clean it before the next use Spraying or bombing the house will help to remove them

Remember fleas can live more than 100 days On average they live two to three months Female fleas cannot lay eggs until after their first blood meal and begin to lay eggs within 36-48 hours after that meal

Trivia 2020 - Adult fleas can jump distances up to 200 times their body length this is the equivalent of an adult human jumping 400 metres

Stephen amp Sharon Clay Peninsula Pest Services Ltd

R N D E L A O M C

C O M R D N A E L

L E A M C O R D N

D A C L M R E N O

O L R N A E M C D

E M N C O D L A R

A R E D N L C O M

M D L O E C N R A

N C O A R M D L E

DECEMBERrsquoS SUDOKU SOLUTIONThe first sale of the day was herbal soap made by a crafter whose name did not begin with a DThis like the wand was not the cheapest item of the first five items sold that dayA laser cut gift was sold for $20 which was not created by one of the girls and was cheaper than Marys itemThe fifth sale of the day was for the amount of $40 it was something the girl that created it was very proud ofDawns product sold 2nd and like Annettes was not one of the two most expensive itemsDerek made elaborate Macrame products but one of these was not one of the first three products sold

22

Regular Events

MONDAYSMen on Mats (Pilates for Blokes) 8-9am Ph Christiane 0273122584

Matarangi Ladies Pilates 9-10am Ph Christiane 0273122584

Kuaotunu Craft amp Social Club 1-4pm Ph Lia 866 2054

Kuaotunu Library 1-4pm Ph Maxine 027 293 0369

Mens 9 Hole Golfers tee off 1030am The Dunes

Contract Bridge 7pm St Johnrsquos rooms Tiki Rd Coro Town Info ph Colin 866 5428

Yoga 7am Vinyasa Kuaotunu Hall Ph 021 08 100 125

Ladies ldquoAllsorts Excerciserdquo Class beginning June 10th at the fire station 1015 - till 1115 ( after Ladies Pilates) - duration 1hr Phone Christiane 0273122584

Books and Banter Club First Monday of the month - 7 to 9 pm Bring a book you have enjoyed to share and swap Coffee and tea and BYO wine Phone Cora on 0212226707 if you wish to attend and for venue details Numbers are limited

Kuaotunu Library Open 247 when you become a member Contact Maxine 07 866 4341 or 027 293 0369

TUESDAYSMenrsquos Coffee Morning (1st Tues of every Month ndash 7th March) 10am Pipers Cafeacute

Ladies Golf 9 and 18 golfers Tee off at 10am The Dunes

Matarangi Craft Group 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month 7-9pm Meet at the Matarangi Fire Station Contact Lesley 07 866 0788

KAMAG meeting 530pm every 2nd Tuesday of the month Kuaotunu Hall All welcome

Hatha Yoga 10 - 1130 am

WEDNESDAYSKuaotunu Steiner Play Group 930-1130am Ph Ina 866 2841

Menrsquos Golf Tee off 10am Meet The Dunes just before tee off

Womenrsquos Coffee Morning (1st Wed of every month) 10am Pipers Cafeacute All welcome

YOGA 7am Vinyasa Kuaotunu Hall Ph 021 08 100 125

ICONZ for boys The Adventure begins hereAnchor - Year 1-3 (5-7 year old) Adventure - Year 4-6 (8-10 year old) STARTING TERM 2 Extreme - Year 7-9 (11-13 year old) Held on Wednesday evenings Kuaotunu Hall from 530pm - 7pm Any inquiries please contact Robyn 020 409 39674 or email robynbalfour2hotmailcom

Kuaotunu ICONZ for Girlz Growing Girls for Good Held at the Kuaotunu Hall Wednesdays at 4pm-530pm (during the school term) For Girls aged 8-13 years old For more information please contact Robyn 020 409 39674 or email robynbalfour2hotmailcom

THURSDAYSLadies 18 Hole Golfers tee off 930 am The Dunes

Mens 9 Hole Golfers tee off 1030 am The Dunes

Ladies Golf 9 and 18 golfers Tee off at 10am The Dunes

Ladies Keep Fit 9-10am Matarangi Fire Station All Welcome Phone Barbara 866 2687

Matarangi Craft Group meets every Thursday at 1030am the Matarangi Fire Station Info Linda Segetin at 866 5653

Hatha Yoga 9 - 1030 am

Kuaotunu Steiner Playgroup ndash the contact to Kindergarten 07 8660094 and the time from 9 am to 1130 am

TUES THURS amp SATRings Beach Wetland Volunteer days 830-1230 Ph 866 5338

SATURDAYSHatha Yoga 3rd Age 9-1030am (For over 60 yr olds andor for people with limited mobility)

SUNDAYSMatarangi Markets start Labour Weekend

Upcoming Events

THAMES WINGS AND WHEELSSat 25 Jan 2020 1000amThames Airfield

LEADFOOT FESTIVALSat 08 Feb 2020 - Sun 09 Feb 2020Leadfoot Ranch Hahei

MERCURY BAY ART ESCAPESat 07 Mar 2020 - Sun 08 Mar 2020 Tairua to Kuaotunu

A TASTE OF MATARANGISat 04 Apr 2020

Village Green Matarangi

Classifieds Notices

EXCEPTIONAL SECTION 4 SALEWhangapoua Beach Coromandel Elevated + All Day Sun + Sea Views + Private Access +

Concrete Driveway + 46 acres + Native Bush + Three Building Platforms for a dwelling boat shed or heli pad + 5 mins to Boat Ramp + Spray Free + Beehives + Walking Distance to Beach Viewings recommended $1200000 Further info inspection and market analysis contact Lance Adams +64 27 2566 229

Lvadams39gmailcom

MAH JONG GROUPAnyone interested in a Mah Jong group in Matarangi please contact Sheila 021 1858567

FREEhellip Classified adverts are FREE for the publicEmail details to contactmatarangibeachpapercom | Deadline is the last Friday of the month

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JANUARY 2020 TIDES WHITIANGA

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126 Kelly Jade AvenueOptions are endless for this 714sqm section surrounded by quality homes You have the ease of the golf course behind you and the reserve in front offering harbour views Call now to secure for summer For Sale $280000 ID 2200597

Section in Kelly Jade

MH REALTY LTD BAYLEYS LICENSED UNDER THE REAA 2008

Kylie PullenM 021 163 6514B 07 866 0098

kyliepullenbayleysconz

Belinda SammonsM 027 272 7728B 07 866 0098

belindasammonsbayleysconz

bull Elegant home with double garage set along Matarangis Harbour Front bull Enjoy the upstairs spacious open plan living and dining

bull Generous sunny decks elevated views across the Harbour bull Picturesque views of the sleeping giant

bull This could easily be your home away from home

3 2 2 116 TI KOUKA CRESCENT | MATARANGI

Mark Hall Licensed Agent (REA 2008) M 021 607 135 E markbeachrealtyconz

Shirvani Hall Licensed Salesperson (REA 2008) M 021028 46458 E shirvanibeachrealtyconz

VIEW ONLINE wwwbeachrealtyconz MT608

Your home away from home on the Waterfront

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Louise Bradley 027 348 1700 louisebradleyraywhitecom

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33 Kaipapaka Row Te Rerenga (View from site)

105 Mahoe Place Matarangi (View from site)

$499000

$330000

ldquoCall your Matarangi based Salespeople for a current

market appraisalrdquo

Wishing You All

A Happy New Year At The Beach

BRING THE BOAT $585000

220 Matarangi Drive MatarangiAfter years of family holidays itrsquos time for a new adventure and this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom property is ready for new owners Located in the popular established part of Matarangi this property is ideal for holidaymakers or permanent living Features include the main bedroom with ensuite guest bathroom with separate shower and bath separate laundry open plan living that fl ows out to a covered deck Kent style fi replace for the winter months and a very large high stud garage for the boat plus extra storage As an added bonus there is a caravan and utility connected by a covered patio area that provides a private space for entertainment and a 3rd bathroom for guests Fully fenced back yard which includes a separate fenced area for the family dog Enjoy the convenience of the reserve across the road and start creating your Matarangi memories Call the team at Richardsons to view

Ref RM014 For details callKayla Clarke 022 509 1368wwwrichardsonsconz

3 3 Land Size 551m22+

Page 15: YourLOCAL EVERYDAY · So to save the whale, the then DOC Ranger Rob Chappell got hold of Harold Abrahamson who used his digger to load the whale onto a truck taking it over the Whangapoua

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WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THE MBPOur local Fire Chief Stu Arnold is on holiday in Canada at present and sent through this picture that his son Scott took of Nerrisa Stu and MaryAnn at the beautiful alpine

resort of Banff

We love receiving your lsquoWhere in the World is the Matarangi Beach Paperrsquo photos

Please email your photos with a caption to the editor contactmatarangibeachpaper

com

On the afternoon of Sunday January 5th this photo of the winners of the Beach Tennis event showed how amazing the sky was due to the smoke from

the Australian bush fires (Credit Nic Burnie)

The wharf was packed with young anglers for the Kids Fishing Contest sponsored by The JetSki

Fishing Show

Pete Murphy and Phil Morton last week testing their new prototype Matarangi Rescue boat

Fishing club weigh master Harry Karl hard at work during the 2nd January Fishing Contest

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Boats Caravans Furniture Motorhomes

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The Matarangi Mile organised by the Matarangi Beach Paper was held on Sunday January 5th in quite windy and unforgiving conditions Like the inaugural event last year the course was a measured mile from the Village Green to the Ocean Close entrance of the beach and return

The Ladies Open was so close Ruby Farquhar and Zara Pomfret both recorded 636 but Ruby was just in front Hayley Dawbin came third in a time 651

In the Menrsquos Open Harry Ewing smashed the field with a time 519 2nd was Chad Gordon in 544 and 3rd was Thomas Duffy in 554 Harryrsquos time is the new course record Last year Max Brady won in 548 Also to win prizes were Finn Molloy and Liv Gordon as the youngest boy and girl The Golden Oldie prize went to Tim Kershaw

Prizes were generously donated by the Eden Clinic Whitianga Stirling Sports Whitianga Pip Perry from Ray White and the Matarangi Beach Paper Thanks to Harry and Sue Karl for timekeeping and recording John Skelton for course marshalling and Pip Perry for looking after the event tent The MBP would also like to thank to all of the participants and supporters who turned up for the event

Historic Kuaotunu HallAvailable for Hire

The perfect place for your event Our hall is suitable for all kinds of activities - functions weddings fundraisers AGMrsquos workshops meetings etc

Contact Jude021 676434kuaotunuhallconz

Matarangi Rate Payers Association Inc

Working hard on your behalf to protect and preserve community values and amenities

Our success depends on your support

For an Enrolment form contact the treasurer David Macdonald at 131 Sands Crescent Matarangi or 07 866 0968

The Matarangi Mile

Top The first three men went under 6 minutesBottom The ladiesrsquo open saw a sprint finish to the line

18

THE FISHING REPORTThere have been some reasonable snapper around the 3 kilo mark being caught in the puddle at around 30 metres over the last few weeks Orcarsquos have been seen in the area also a school of small dolphins are frequenting the puddle indicating there is fish aroundThe Whangapoua bar doesnrsquot have a major channel at the moment Also be aware that the sand has drifted well into the harbour Updated photos of the bar courtesy of Mark and Shirvani at MATARANGI REALTY can be viewed at Matarangi Realty Matarangi 4 Square the Fire Station and at the boat ramp notice board If anyone requires information regarding how to read the bar evaluating the break and how to cross the bar safely please contact the Boat and Fishing Club on 0212690058 and they will endeavour to

take you out and explain any queriesThe Kids fishing competition was held recently at the Matarangi wharf on the 30th December This competition was open to all children up to the ages of 12 years and they did well in the windy conditions This popular event is sponsored by Kurt Davis and his The Jet Ski Fishing Show and the prizes on offer were once again amazing The girls caught more fish than the boysThe Annual Matarangi January 2nd fishing competition was held again and though the windy weather kept numbers down it was still a great event Thanks to the generosity of the following sponsors Matarangi Beach Realty Matarangi Four Square Puku and Kerrersquos Liquor Store The Moss Family Ray White Realty Blue Lewis Wayne Vegar and Hurdleyrsquos Office Furniture

THE RESULTS WERE Heaviest John Dorie Mark Smallwood 1920 kg2nd heaviest John Dorie Kirk Davis 1512 kgHeaviest Kahawai Callum Bradley 2822 kg2nd heaviest Kahawai Steve Clay 2662 kg3rd heaviest Kahawai Steve Clay 2400 kgMystery weight Snapper Andrew Buss 1470 kgHeaviest Kingfish Kirk Davis 7025 kgHeaviest Snapper Mark Fisken 5994 kg2nd heaviest Snapper Callum Bradley 4746 kg3rd heaviest Snapper Gavin Alden 2430 kgWith the increased number of dwellings in Matarangi the boat ramp will be put under pressure this summer There are 3 ramps and with a little patience the system works When you arrive at the ramp please have your boat ready to be launched with the bung in and all gear aboard There is nothing more frustrating to the people waiting to launch than the ramp being blocked by someone not fully prepared Courtesy is contagious

Top left Callum Bradley with Pete MurphyTop right Kirk Davis from the Jetski TV Fishing Show hosted a fun event for the childrenBottom right Gavin Alden with Steve Moss and wee baby Billy

BEACH HOUSE FORHOLIDAY RENTALS

Call Brent Trail or Paul Graves

07 866 0088 Cnr Blacksmith Lane amp Albert Street Whitianga (upstairs with Peninsula Business Services)

Local assistance with subdivisions site surveys and boundary pegging

$ 0800 268 632 wwwsurveyingservicesconz

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lsquoDan the Manrsquo was back in town with his wines from Mills Reef for the Wine Clubrsquos Christmas celebration About 60 folk attended the fun filled evening of delicious food and nice wine As Dan said this was not just a celebration of wine but a celebration of communityMills Reef is a winery near Tauranga and is one of the vineyards chosen for the A Taste of Matarangi Festival The evening was largely about show casing their Elspeth range of wines but we did start off the evening with a celebratory Non Vintage Bubbles (A Methode Traditionale) and we did try their Reserve Rose and Reserve Pinot Noir during the evening tooThe Mills Reef Elspeth represents their top tier of wines produced from their own vineyards in the Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay The range is limited to Chardonnay Syrah and Bordeaux style reds The Elspeth tier is named in honour and memory of the winemakerrsquos Grandmother Elspeth PrestonFor the evening Sharon and Darren from Four Square Matarangi provided some delicious platters and Bob Segetin provided some lovely smoked fish Xmas Ham and Buns were also on offer beautifully cooked by our master chef Rosie A choice of glazed ham was given Cointreau and Orange or Brandy and Mustard Both were sublime This was expertly carved once again by our master carver SteveThese wines are all available at Puku and KerrersquosFeatured Master Chef Rosie Jakicevich and Master Carver Steve Threadgold at the Xmas Wine Club

BOBCAT and Truck Hire

Building Site amp Driveway preparation

Post Hole Boring Trenching Metal amp Topsoil Supplies Section Clearance Landscaping Experienced Owner Operator

ldquoWE MAKE THE EARTH MOVErdquo

Matarangi BasedBrendan OrsquoConnellM 0274 934 212AH 07 866 0505

For all your Sewage amp Storm water requirementsCertified Installer of Septic Tanks

Site amp Floor PreparationsFootings amp DrillingTruck amp Digger Hire

Metal amp Topsoil Suppliers

Contact Brian Ph 07 866 5432 021 477 478

Matarangi Drainage - Registered Drainlayer

For Bicycle Sales Repairs Parts Accessories and Hire

Your local beach paper keeping you informed and update on our community

To advertise contact Liam contact

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MOBILE 021 607 135 OFFICE 07 866 55 66 EMAIL markbeachrealtyconz

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RINGS BEACH TO MATARANGI SWIMA record 69 swimmers completed the 15th running of the Rings Beach to Matarangi ocean swim on January 3rd

Though there were slightly choppy conditions the lack of a swell made the time fast with Christiaan Maarhuis coming home in just 1430 just metres ahead of Jamie Robins and Tom Moulder

The first woman home was junior category competitor Danielle Curtlett in 1626 with Beth Harford and Sarah Brooks following behind her in another close race

Top Some entered the water in wetsuits while some other brave souls swam in just shorts and bikinis Thankfully no budgie smugglers

Bottom Steve Threadgold greeted at the finish line by his granddaughter following his ldquofirst competitive swim in decadesrdquo

Puku amp KerresWine Club

20

STARGAZERS SIGHTSwith Alastair Brickell of Stargazers Tours amp BnB

Venus continues to be unmistakable in the western twilight sky as the ldquoevening starrdquo and appears higher and higher after sunset this month as it moves further away from the Sun from our point of view It will be furthest away and thus highest at the end of March In June it will be on the other side of the Sun and will then be our ldquomorning starrdquo Jupiter is very low in the eastern pre-dawn sky as is Mars and also Saturn which is too close to the Sun to be easily visible We will be able to see Jupiter being briefly covered up by the Moon on the 23rd

Orion with ldquothe Potrdquo is unmistakable in the eastern evening sky along with Sirius and Canopus the two brightest stars Alpha Centauri the third brightest is low on the southern horizon in the evening Of these three only Sirius the brightest is visible to observers in the Northern Hemisphere so we are very lucky here We also get a great view of the Pleiades the Seven Sisters or Matariki in our summer nights towards the northeast This very distinctive young star cluster is known as Subaru to the Japanese and can be seen on the logo of their car of the same name This Milky Way is visible late in the evening but is quite faint as we are now only seeing its outside edge

January 17 ndash The pre-dawn eastern sky will have bright Jupiter on the horizon with Mars and the red giant star Antares just above it Antares means ldquorival of Marsrdquo and it will be interesting to compare their colours and brightness When Mars is close to us it can be almost as bright as Antares and thus its rival

January 21 ndash The crescent Moon now joins the morning show and almost forms a line with Mars and Antares above it and to the right

January 22 ndash The early morning Moon is now about half way between Mars and Jupiter which is low on the horizon Tomorrow it will move across Jupiter

January 23 ndash Observers with powerful binoculars or a telescope will be able to see an unusual sight during the daytime with the Moon covering or ldquooccultingrdquo Jupiter The biggest planet will disappear behind the Moon at 430pm and reappear on the other side at 531pm Great care must be taken to never look at the Sun which will be quite near the Moon today with either binoculars or a telescope as instant blindness can result

January 26 ndash The western twilight sky will show a very thin crescent Moon with faint Mercury just below it to the left

January 27 ndash The thin crescent Moon now lies about half way between faint Mercury and brilliant Venus in the evening twilight

January 28 ndash The crescent Moon now sits right next to brilliant Venus

January 29 ndash The Moon has now moved above Venus on its 28 day trek around the Earth

Kregting ElectricalRegistered

Electrical Contractors

Ben Kregting Kuaotunu07 869 5695 0274 913 689

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021 130 8745 | (07) 866 2175KUAOTUNU

Hatha Yoga

Tuesdays 10 - 1130am amp Thursdays 9 ndash 1030am Saturdays 3rd Age amp Limited Mobility Class 9 ndash 1030am

Venue Kuaotunu Hall

Sessions $15 Single

10 Concession Card $130 amp

Gold Card $10

hellip with Jose Kakebeeke

Ph 021393299 or 078664888 josekakebeekegmailcom

Lawn Mowing Guy

Weed EatingWeed Spraying

Rubbish Removal

baldwinsxtraconz

021 075 2724

Festive Fun on the Harbour

The Big Yellow Duck made another appearance on Whangapoua Harbour this Christmas courtesy of the

crew at Peninsula Pests and NZ Rangehoods

Also on Whangapoua Harbour this festive season was Santarsquos water sleigh which was built by Howard Smith

Check out our Matarangi Beach Paper website

wwwmatarangibeachpapercom The last 3 editions plus

BEACH magazine

21

Bespoke Furniture + Cabinetry

Holistic HealthMASSAGE

Located at 992 Te Rerenga ndash Kuaotunu Rd

For appointments contactBronwyn Ririnui

07 867 1252021 158 4774

wwwbronwynsmassagecom

0800 080 224 inforangehoodinstallersconzwwwrangehoodinstallersconz

Logic AVAudio and Visual Installations Stereo Home Theatre Systems

Office 07 869 5042jameslogicavconzlogicavconz

Multiroom Linked Audio TV DistributionWired Wireless and Pro Monitor SpeakersHome Wifi Network Update Extension

Mobile 021 781 971 TV Projector Supply and Installation

----------------

Check out our Matarangi Beach Paper website

wwwmatarangibeachpapercom The last 3 editions plus

BEACH magazine

puzzle corner ------

Our Monthly Puzzle created by David Key

with Sharon ClayHere we are in 2020 so Happy New Year to you all and wishing you all a bug free 2020

As I write a few have reared their heads again especially with the heat ndash ants of course bed bugs (as people come back from their overseas travels) but this time wersquore talking about fleas

Several species are found on a range of warm-blooded hosts including humans (eg the cat flea the dog flea the bird flea and the northern rat flea) Adult fleas are found on the hosts themselves whereas the larvae and pupae live in places like the burrows or nests of hosts When fleas have not fed for some time they are likely to change their choice of host and this may involve having a human blood meal While the human flea is rare in New Zealand cat and bird fleas are very common

There are few things you can do to remove them eg keeping up with animal flea treatment ensure their bedding clean is kept clean at all times vacuum carpets and furnishings especially pets areas regularly but remember to remove the dust bag and clean it before the next use Spraying or bombing the house will help to remove them

Remember fleas can live more than 100 days On average they live two to three months Female fleas cannot lay eggs until after their first blood meal and begin to lay eggs within 36-48 hours after that meal

Trivia 2020 - Adult fleas can jump distances up to 200 times their body length this is the equivalent of an adult human jumping 400 metres

Stephen amp Sharon Clay Peninsula Pest Services Ltd

R N D E L A O M C

C O M R D N A E L

L E A M C O R D N

D A C L M R E N O

O L R N A E M C D

E M N C O D L A R

A R E D N L C O M

M D L O E C N R A

N C O A R M D L E

DECEMBERrsquoS SUDOKU SOLUTIONThe first sale of the day was herbal soap made by a crafter whose name did not begin with a DThis like the wand was not the cheapest item of the first five items sold that dayA laser cut gift was sold for $20 which was not created by one of the girls and was cheaper than Marys itemThe fifth sale of the day was for the amount of $40 it was something the girl that created it was very proud ofDawns product sold 2nd and like Annettes was not one of the two most expensive itemsDerek made elaborate Macrame products but one of these was not one of the first three products sold

22

Regular Events

MONDAYSMen on Mats (Pilates for Blokes) 8-9am Ph Christiane 0273122584

Matarangi Ladies Pilates 9-10am Ph Christiane 0273122584

Kuaotunu Craft amp Social Club 1-4pm Ph Lia 866 2054

Kuaotunu Library 1-4pm Ph Maxine 027 293 0369

Mens 9 Hole Golfers tee off 1030am The Dunes

Contract Bridge 7pm St Johnrsquos rooms Tiki Rd Coro Town Info ph Colin 866 5428

Yoga 7am Vinyasa Kuaotunu Hall Ph 021 08 100 125

Ladies ldquoAllsorts Excerciserdquo Class beginning June 10th at the fire station 1015 - till 1115 ( after Ladies Pilates) - duration 1hr Phone Christiane 0273122584

Books and Banter Club First Monday of the month - 7 to 9 pm Bring a book you have enjoyed to share and swap Coffee and tea and BYO wine Phone Cora on 0212226707 if you wish to attend and for venue details Numbers are limited

Kuaotunu Library Open 247 when you become a member Contact Maxine 07 866 4341 or 027 293 0369

TUESDAYSMenrsquos Coffee Morning (1st Tues of every Month ndash 7th March) 10am Pipers Cafeacute

Ladies Golf 9 and 18 golfers Tee off at 10am The Dunes

Matarangi Craft Group 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month 7-9pm Meet at the Matarangi Fire Station Contact Lesley 07 866 0788

KAMAG meeting 530pm every 2nd Tuesday of the month Kuaotunu Hall All welcome

Hatha Yoga 10 - 1130 am

WEDNESDAYSKuaotunu Steiner Play Group 930-1130am Ph Ina 866 2841

Menrsquos Golf Tee off 10am Meet The Dunes just before tee off

Womenrsquos Coffee Morning (1st Wed of every month) 10am Pipers Cafeacute All welcome

YOGA 7am Vinyasa Kuaotunu Hall Ph 021 08 100 125

ICONZ for boys The Adventure begins hereAnchor - Year 1-3 (5-7 year old) Adventure - Year 4-6 (8-10 year old) STARTING TERM 2 Extreme - Year 7-9 (11-13 year old) Held on Wednesday evenings Kuaotunu Hall from 530pm - 7pm Any inquiries please contact Robyn 020 409 39674 or email robynbalfour2hotmailcom

Kuaotunu ICONZ for Girlz Growing Girls for Good Held at the Kuaotunu Hall Wednesdays at 4pm-530pm (during the school term) For Girls aged 8-13 years old For more information please contact Robyn 020 409 39674 or email robynbalfour2hotmailcom

THURSDAYSLadies 18 Hole Golfers tee off 930 am The Dunes

Mens 9 Hole Golfers tee off 1030 am The Dunes

Ladies Golf 9 and 18 golfers Tee off at 10am The Dunes

Ladies Keep Fit 9-10am Matarangi Fire Station All Welcome Phone Barbara 866 2687

Matarangi Craft Group meets every Thursday at 1030am the Matarangi Fire Station Info Linda Segetin at 866 5653

Hatha Yoga 9 - 1030 am

Kuaotunu Steiner Playgroup ndash the contact to Kindergarten 07 8660094 and the time from 9 am to 1130 am

TUES THURS amp SATRings Beach Wetland Volunteer days 830-1230 Ph 866 5338

SATURDAYSHatha Yoga 3rd Age 9-1030am (For over 60 yr olds andor for people with limited mobility)

SUNDAYSMatarangi Markets start Labour Weekend

Upcoming Events

THAMES WINGS AND WHEELSSat 25 Jan 2020 1000amThames Airfield

LEADFOOT FESTIVALSat 08 Feb 2020 - Sun 09 Feb 2020Leadfoot Ranch Hahei

MERCURY BAY ART ESCAPESat 07 Mar 2020 - Sun 08 Mar 2020 Tairua to Kuaotunu

A TASTE OF MATARANGISat 04 Apr 2020

Village Green Matarangi

Classifieds Notices

EXCEPTIONAL SECTION 4 SALEWhangapoua Beach Coromandel Elevated + All Day Sun + Sea Views + Private Access +

Concrete Driveway + 46 acres + Native Bush + Three Building Platforms for a dwelling boat shed or heli pad + 5 mins to Boat Ramp + Spray Free + Beehives + Walking Distance to Beach Viewings recommended $1200000 Further info inspection and market analysis contact Lance Adams +64 27 2566 229

Lvadams39gmailcom

MAH JONG GROUPAnyone interested in a Mah Jong group in Matarangi please contact Sheila 021 1858567

FREEhellip Classified adverts are FREE for the publicEmail details to contactmatarangibeachpapercom | Deadline is the last Friday of the month

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126 Kelly Jade AvenueOptions are endless for this 714sqm section surrounded by quality homes You have the ease of the golf course behind you and the reserve in front offering harbour views Call now to secure for summer For Sale $280000 ID 2200597

Section in Kelly Jade

MH REALTY LTD BAYLEYS LICENSED UNDER THE REAA 2008

Kylie PullenM 021 163 6514B 07 866 0098

kyliepullenbayleysconz

Belinda SammonsM 027 272 7728B 07 866 0098

belindasammonsbayleysconz

bull Elegant home with double garage set along Matarangis Harbour Front bull Enjoy the upstairs spacious open plan living and dining

bull Generous sunny decks elevated views across the Harbour bull Picturesque views of the sleeping giant

bull This could easily be your home away from home

3 2 2 116 TI KOUKA CRESCENT | MATARANGI

Mark Hall Licensed Agent (REA 2008) M 021 607 135 E markbeachrealtyconz

Shirvani Hall Licensed Salesperson (REA 2008) M 021028 46458 E shirvanibeachrealtyconz

VIEW ONLINE wwwbeachrealtyconz MT608

Your home away from home on the Waterfront

rwmatarangiconz

White Sands Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Louise Bradley 027 348 1700 louisebradleyraywhitecom

Pip Perry 020 4063 7380 pipperryraywhitecom

33 Kaipapaka Row Te Rerenga (View from site)

105 Mahoe Place Matarangi (View from site)

$499000

$330000

ldquoCall your Matarangi based Salespeople for a current

market appraisalrdquo

Wishing You All

A Happy New Year At The Beach

BRING THE BOAT $585000

220 Matarangi Drive MatarangiAfter years of family holidays itrsquos time for a new adventure and this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom property is ready for new owners Located in the popular established part of Matarangi this property is ideal for holidaymakers or permanent living Features include the main bedroom with ensuite guest bathroom with separate shower and bath separate laundry open plan living that fl ows out to a covered deck Kent style fi replace for the winter months and a very large high stud garage for the boat plus extra storage As an added bonus there is a caravan and utility connected by a covered patio area that provides a private space for entertainment and a 3rd bathroom for guests Fully fenced back yard which includes a separate fenced area for the family dog Enjoy the convenience of the reserve across the road and start creating your Matarangi memories Call the team at Richardsons to view

Ref RM014 For details callKayla Clarke 022 509 1368wwwrichardsonsconz

3 3 Land Size 551m22+

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Boats Caravans Furniture Motorhomes

Storage Waterview 992 SH25 (Matarangi - Kuaotunu Rd)

07 866 5693 021 024 34562 E infostorage-atwaterviewconz

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Storage

bull Indoor and outdoor boat and caravan storage bull Self storage units bull Safe and secure compound bull Onsite management bull Competitive rates

Enquiries welcome

Furniture RemovalsNZ Wide

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Coromandel GarageYour One Stop

Fuel amp Automotive Shop

Whangapoua VehiclePick Up amp Drop Off Available

Coromandel Garage

226 Wharf RoadCoromandel Town07 866 8736

Car amp Trailer Hire

Car amp motorcycle WOFrsquos

Pensioner WOF $40

All Automotive Repairs

All Tyres

LPG Bottle Swap amp Filling

Fuel

Call Outs

GT LAWNMOWINGMatarangi Beach

Graham Tomkins07 867 1094021 1171 249gtlawnmowing9gmailcom

We Install Garage Doors Peninsula Wide

Roller amp Sectional DoorsAluminium Slat Doors

Steel RollerColorsteel

Smooth PanelCedar

ArchitecturalInsulated Garage Doors

For a free quote phone or email Greg Wilshire on

0274 952 760 (07) 865 8135 or doors2000nzxtraconz

wwwdoors2000conz

The Matarangi Mile organised by the Matarangi Beach Paper was held on Sunday January 5th in quite windy and unforgiving conditions Like the inaugural event last year the course was a measured mile from the Village Green to the Ocean Close entrance of the beach and return

The Ladies Open was so close Ruby Farquhar and Zara Pomfret both recorded 636 but Ruby was just in front Hayley Dawbin came third in a time 651

In the Menrsquos Open Harry Ewing smashed the field with a time 519 2nd was Chad Gordon in 544 and 3rd was Thomas Duffy in 554 Harryrsquos time is the new course record Last year Max Brady won in 548 Also to win prizes were Finn Molloy and Liv Gordon as the youngest boy and girl The Golden Oldie prize went to Tim Kershaw

Prizes were generously donated by the Eden Clinic Whitianga Stirling Sports Whitianga Pip Perry from Ray White and the Matarangi Beach Paper Thanks to Harry and Sue Karl for timekeeping and recording John Skelton for course marshalling and Pip Perry for looking after the event tent The MBP would also like to thank to all of the participants and supporters who turned up for the event

Historic Kuaotunu HallAvailable for Hire

The perfect place for your event Our hall is suitable for all kinds of activities - functions weddings fundraisers AGMrsquos workshops meetings etc

Contact Jude021 676434kuaotunuhallconz

Matarangi Rate Payers Association Inc

Working hard on your behalf to protect and preserve community values and amenities

Our success depends on your support

For an Enrolment form contact the treasurer David Macdonald at 131 Sands Crescent Matarangi or 07 866 0968

The Matarangi Mile

Top The first three men went under 6 minutesBottom The ladiesrsquo open saw a sprint finish to the line

18

THE FISHING REPORTThere have been some reasonable snapper around the 3 kilo mark being caught in the puddle at around 30 metres over the last few weeks Orcarsquos have been seen in the area also a school of small dolphins are frequenting the puddle indicating there is fish aroundThe Whangapoua bar doesnrsquot have a major channel at the moment Also be aware that the sand has drifted well into the harbour Updated photos of the bar courtesy of Mark and Shirvani at MATARANGI REALTY can be viewed at Matarangi Realty Matarangi 4 Square the Fire Station and at the boat ramp notice board If anyone requires information regarding how to read the bar evaluating the break and how to cross the bar safely please contact the Boat and Fishing Club on 0212690058 and they will endeavour to

take you out and explain any queriesThe Kids fishing competition was held recently at the Matarangi wharf on the 30th December This competition was open to all children up to the ages of 12 years and they did well in the windy conditions This popular event is sponsored by Kurt Davis and his The Jet Ski Fishing Show and the prizes on offer were once again amazing The girls caught more fish than the boysThe Annual Matarangi January 2nd fishing competition was held again and though the windy weather kept numbers down it was still a great event Thanks to the generosity of the following sponsors Matarangi Beach Realty Matarangi Four Square Puku and Kerrersquos Liquor Store The Moss Family Ray White Realty Blue Lewis Wayne Vegar and Hurdleyrsquos Office Furniture

THE RESULTS WERE Heaviest John Dorie Mark Smallwood 1920 kg2nd heaviest John Dorie Kirk Davis 1512 kgHeaviest Kahawai Callum Bradley 2822 kg2nd heaviest Kahawai Steve Clay 2662 kg3rd heaviest Kahawai Steve Clay 2400 kgMystery weight Snapper Andrew Buss 1470 kgHeaviest Kingfish Kirk Davis 7025 kgHeaviest Snapper Mark Fisken 5994 kg2nd heaviest Snapper Callum Bradley 4746 kg3rd heaviest Snapper Gavin Alden 2430 kgWith the increased number of dwellings in Matarangi the boat ramp will be put under pressure this summer There are 3 ramps and with a little patience the system works When you arrive at the ramp please have your boat ready to be launched with the bung in and all gear aboard There is nothing more frustrating to the people waiting to launch than the ramp being blocked by someone not fully prepared Courtesy is contagious

Top left Callum Bradley with Pete MurphyTop right Kirk Davis from the Jetski TV Fishing Show hosted a fun event for the childrenBottom right Gavin Alden with Steve Moss and wee baby Billy

BEACH HOUSE FORHOLIDAY RENTALS

Call Brent Trail or Paul Graves

07 866 0088 Cnr Blacksmith Lane amp Albert Street Whitianga (upstairs with Peninsula Business Services)

Local assistance with subdivisions site surveys and boundary pegging

$ 0800 268 632 wwwsurveyingservicesconz

19

lsquoDan the Manrsquo was back in town with his wines from Mills Reef for the Wine Clubrsquos Christmas celebration About 60 folk attended the fun filled evening of delicious food and nice wine As Dan said this was not just a celebration of wine but a celebration of communityMills Reef is a winery near Tauranga and is one of the vineyards chosen for the A Taste of Matarangi Festival The evening was largely about show casing their Elspeth range of wines but we did start off the evening with a celebratory Non Vintage Bubbles (A Methode Traditionale) and we did try their Reserve Rose and Reserve Pinot Noir during the evening tooThe Mills Reef Elspeth represents their top tier of wines produced from their own vineyards in the Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay The range is limited to Chardonnay Syrah and Bordeaux style reds The Elspeth tier is named in honour and memory of the winemakerrsquos Grandmother Elspeth PrestonFor the evening Sharon and Darren from Four Square Matarangi provided some delicious platters and Bob Segetin provided some lovely smoked fish Xmas Ham and Buns were also on offer beautifully cooked by our master chef Rosie A choice of glazed ham was given Cointreau and Orange or Brandy and Mustard Both were sublime This was expertly carved once again by our master carver SteveThese wines are all available at Puku and KerrersquosFeatured Master Chef Rosie Jakicevich and Master Carver Steve Threadgold at the Xmas Wine Club

BOBCAT and Truck Hire

Building Site amp Driveway preparation

Post Hole Boring Trenching Metal amp Topsoil Supplies Section Clearance Landscaping Experienced Owner Operator

ldquoWE MAKE THE EARTH MOVErdquo

Matarangi BasedBrendan OrsquoConnellM 0274 934 212AH 07 866 0505

For all your Sewage amp Storm water requirementsCertified Installer of Septic Tanks

Site amp Floor PreparationsFootings amp DrillingTruck amp Digger Hire

Metal amp Topsoil Suppliers

Contact Brian Ph 07 866 5432 021 477 478

Matarangi Drainage - Registered Drainlayer

For Bicycle Sales Repairs Parts Accessories and Hire

Your local beach paper keeping you informed and update on our community

To advertise contact Liam contact

matarangibeachpapercom

Mark Hall Owner Principal (Licensed Agent REAA 2008)

MOBILE 021 607 135 OFFICE 07 866 55 66 EMAIL markbeachrealtyconz

wwwbeachrealtyconz

RINGS BEACH TO MATARANGI SWIMA record 69 swimmers completed the 15th running of the Rings Beach to Matarangi ocean swim on January 3rd

Though there were slightly choppy conditions the lack of a swell made the time fast with Christiaan Maarhuis coming home in just 1430 just metres ahead of Jamie Robins and Tom Moulder

The first woman home was junior category competitor Danielle Curtlett in 1626 with Beth Harford and Sarah Brooks following behind her in another close race

Top Some entered the water in wetsuits while some other brave souls swam in just shorts and bikinis Thankfully no budgie smugglers

Bottom Steve Threadgold greeted at the finish line by his granddaughter following his ldquofirst competitive swim in decadesrdquo

Puku amp KerresWine Club

20

STARGAZERS SIGHTSwith Alastair Brickell of Stargazers Tours amp BnB

Venus continues to be unmistakable in the western twilight sky as the ldquoevening starrdquo and appears higher and higher after sunset this month as it moves further away from the Sun from our point of view It will be furthest away and thus highest at the end of March In June it will be on the other side of the Sun and will then be our ldquomorning starrdquo Jupiter is very low in the eastern pre-dawn sky as is Mars and also Saturn which is too close to the Sun to be easily visible We will be able to see Jupiter being briefly covered up by the Moon on the 23rd

Orion with ldquothe Potrdquo is unmistakable in the eastern evening sky along with Sirius and Canopus the two brightest stars Alpha Centauri the third brightest is low on the southern horizon in the evening Of these three only Sirius the brightest is visible to observers in the Northern Hemisphere so we are very lucky here We also get a great view of the Pleiades the Seven Sisters or Matariki in our summer nights towards the northeast This very distinctive young star cluster is known as Subaru to the Japanese and can be seen on the logo of their car of the same name This Milky Way is visible late in the evening but is quite faint as we are now only seeing its outside edge

January 17 ndash The pre-dawn eastern sky will have bright Jupiter on the horizon with Mars and the red giant star Antares just above it Antares means ldquorival of Marsrdquo and it will be interesting to compare their colours and brightness When Mars is close to us it can be almost as bright as Antares and thus its rival

January 21 ndash The crescent Moon now joins the morning show and almost forms a line with Mars and Antares above it and to the right

January 22 ndash The early morning Moon is now about half way between Mars and Jupiter which is low on the horizon Tomorrow it will move across Jupiter

January 23 ndash Observers with powerful binoculars or a telescope will be able to see an unusual sight during the daytime with the Moon covering or ldquooccultingrdquo Jupiter The biggest planet will disappear behind the Moon at 430pm and reappear on the other side at 531pm Great care must be taken to never look at the Sun which will be quite near the Moon today with either binoculars or a telescope as instant blindness can result

January 26 ndash The western twilight sky will show a very thin crescent Moon with faint Mercury just below it to the left

January 27 ndash The thin crescent Moon now lies about half way between faint Mercury and brilliant Venus in the evening twilight

January 28 ndash The crescent Moon now sits right next to brilliant Venus

January 29 ndash The Moon has now moved above Venus on its 28 day trek around the Earth

Kregting ElectricalRegistered

Electrical Contractors

Ben Kregting Kuaotunu07 869 5695 0274 913 689

kregtingbengmailcom

021 130 8745 | (07) 866 2175KUAOTUNU

Hatha Yoga

Tuesdays 10 - 1130am amp Thursdays 9 ndash 1030am Saturdays 3rd Age amp Limited Mobility Class 9 ndash 1030am

Venue Kuaotunu Hall

Sessions $15 Single

10 Concession Card $130 amp

Gold Card $10

hellip with Jose Kakebeeke

Ph 021393299 or 078664888 josekakebeekegmailcom

Lawn Mowing Guy

Weed EatingWeed Spraying

Rubbish Removal

baldwinsxtraconz

021 075 2724

Festive Fun on the Harbour

The Big Yellow Duck made another appearance on Whangapoua Harbour this Christmas courtesy of the

crew at Peninsula Pests and NZ Rangehoods

Also on Whangapoua Harbour this festive season was Santarsquos water sleigh which was built by Howard Smith

Check out our Matarangi Beach Paper website

wwwmatarangibeachpapercom The last 3 editions plus

BEACH magazine

21

Bespoke Furniture + Cabinetry

Holistic HealthMASSAGE

Located at 992 Te Rerenga ndash Kuaotunu Rd

For appointments contactBronwyn Ririnui

07 867 1252021 158 4774

wwwbronwynsmassagecom

0800 080 224 inforangehoodinstallersconzwwwrangehoodinstallersconz

Logic AVAudio and Visual Installations Stereo Home Theatre Systems

Office 07 869 5042jameslogicavconzlogicavconz

Multiroom Linked Audio TV DistributionWired Wireless and Pro Monitor SpeakersHome Wifi Network Update Extension

Mobile 021 781 971 TV Projector Supply and Installation

----------------

Check out our Matarangi Beach Paper website

wwwmatarangibeachpapercom The last 3 editions plus

BEACH magazine

puzzle corner ------

Our Monthly Puzzle created by David Key

with Sharon ClayHere we are in 2020 so Happy New Year to you all and wishing you all a bug free 2020

As I write a few have reared their heads again especially with the heat ndash ants of course bed bugs (as people come back from their overseas travels) but this time wersquore talking about fleas

Several species are found on a range of warm-blooded hosts including humans (eg the cat flea the dog flea the bird flea and the northern rat flea) Adult fleas are found on the hosts themselves whereas the larvae and pupae live in places like the burrows or nests of hosts When fleas have not fed for some time they are likely to change their choice of host and this may involve having a human blood meal While the human flea is rare in New Zealand cat and bird fleas are very common

There are few things you can do to remove them eg keeping up with animal flea treatment ensure their bedding clean is kept clean at all times vacuum carpets and furnishings especially pets areas regularly but remember to remove the dust bag and clean it before the next use Spraying or bombing the house will help to remove them

Remember fleas can live more than 100 days On average they live two to three months Female fleas cannot lay eggs until after their first blood meal and begin to lay eggs within 36-48 hours after that meal

Trivia 2020 - Adult fleas can jump distances up to 200 times their body length this is the equivalent of an adult human jumping 400 metres

Stephen amp Sharon Clay Peninsula Pest Services Ltd

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C O M R D N A E L

L E A M C O R D N

D A C L M R E N O

O L R N A E M C D

E M N C O D L A R

A R E D N L C O M

M D L O E C N R A

N C O A R M D L E

DECEMBERrsquoS SUDOKU SOLUTIONThe first sale of the day was herbal soap made by a crafter whose name did not begin with a DThis like the wand was not the cheapest item of the first five items sold that dayA laser cut gift was sold for $20 which was not created by one of the girls and was cheaper than Marys itemThe fifth sale of the day was for the amount of $40 it was something the girl that created it was very proud ofDawns product sold 2nd and like Annettes was not one of the two most expensive itemsDerek made elaborate Macrame products but one of these was not one of the first three products sold

22

Regular Events

MONDAYSMen on Mats (Pilates for Blokes) 8-9am Ph Christiane 0273122584

Matarangi Ladies Pilates 9-10am Ph Christiane 0273122584

Kuaotunu Craft amp Social Club 1-4pm Ph Lia 866 2054

Kuaotunu Library 1-4pm Ph Maxine 027 293 0369

Mens 9 Hole Golfers tee off 1030am The Dunes

Contract Bridge 7pm St Johnrsquos rooms Tiki Rd Coro Town Info ph Colin 866 5428

Yoga 7am Vinyasa Kuaotunu Hall Ph 021 08 100 125

Ladies ldquoAllsorts Excerciserdquo Class beginning June 10th at the fire station 1015 - till 1115 ( after Ladies Pilates) - duration 1hr Phone Christiane 0273122584

Books and Banter Club First Monday of the month - 7 to 9 pm Bring a book you have enjoyed to share and swap Coffee and tea and BYO wine Phone Cora on 0212226707 if you wish to attend and for venue details Numbers are limited

Kuaotunu Library Open 247 when you become a member Contact Maxine 07 866 4341 or 027 293 0369

TUESDAYSMenrsquos Coffee Morning (1st Tues of every Month ndash 7th March) 10am Pipers Cafeacute

Ladies Golf 9 and 18 golfers Tee off at 10am The Dunes

Matarangi Craft Group 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month 7-9pm Meet at the Matarangi Fire Station Contact Lesley 07 866 0788

KAMAG meeting 530pm every 2nd Tuesday of the month Kuaotunu Hall All welcome

Hatha Yoga 10 - 1130 am

WEDNESDAYSKuaotunu Steiner Play Group 930-1130am Ph Ina 866 2841

Menrsquos Golf Tee off 10am Meet The Dunes just before tee off

Womenrsquos Coffee Morning (1st Wed of every month) 10am Pipers Cafeacute All welcome

YOGA 7am Vinyasa Kuaotunu Hall Ph 021 08 100 125

ICONZ for boys The Adventure begins hereAnchor - Year 1-3 (5-7 year old) Adventure - Year 4-6 (8-10 year old) STARTING TERM 2 Extreme - Year 7-9 (11-13 year old) Held on Wednesday evenings Kuaotunu Hall from 530pm - 7pm Any inquiries please contact Robyn 020 409 39674 or email robynbalfour2hotmailcom

Kuaotunu ICONZ for Girlz Growing Girls for Good Held at the Kuaotunu Hall Wednesdays at 4pm-530pm (during the school term) For Girls aged 8-13 years old For more information please contact Robyn 020 409 39674 or email robynbalfour2hotmailcom

THURSDAYSLadies 18 Hole Golfers tee off 930 am The Dunes

Mens 9 Hole Golfers tee off 1030 am The Dunes

Ladies Golf 9 and 18 golfers Tee off at 10am The Dunes

Ladies Keep Fit 9-10am Matarangi Fire Station All Welcome Phone Barbara 866 2687

Matarangi Craft Group meets every Thursday at 1030am the Matarangi Fire Station Info Linda Segetin at 866 5653

Hatha Yoga 9 - 1030 am

Kuaotunu Steiner Playgroup ndash the contact to Kindergarten 07 8660094 and the time from 9 am to 1130 am

TUES THURS amp SATRings Beach Wetland Volunteer days 830-1230 Ph 866 5338

SATURDAYSHatha Yoga 3rd Age 9-1030am (For over 60 yr olds andor for people with limited mobility)

SUNDAYSMatarangi Markets start Labour Weekend

Upcoming Events

THAMES WINGS AND WHEELSSat 25 Jan 2020 1000amThames Airfield

LEADFOOT FESTIVALSat 08 Feb 2020 - Sun 09 Feb 2020Leadfoot Ranch Hahei

MERCURY BAY ART ESCAPESat 07 Mar 2020 - Sun 08 Mar 2020 Tairua to Kuaotunu

A TASTE OF MATARANGISat 04 Apr 2020

Village Green Matarangi

Classifieds Notices

EXCEPTIONAL SECTION 4 SALEWhangapoua Beach Coromandel Elevated + All Day Sun + Sea Views + Private Access +

Concrete Driveway + 46 acres + Native Bush + Three Building Platforms for a dwelling boat shed or heli pad + 5 mins to Boat Ramp + Spray Free + Beehives + Walking Distance to Beach Viewings recommended $1200000 Further info inspection and market analysis contact Lance Adams +64 27 2566 229

Lvadams39gmailcom

MAH JONG GROUPAnyone interested in a Mah Jong group in Matarangi please contact Sheila 021 1858567

FREEhellip Classified adverts are FREE for the publicEmail details to contactmatarangibeachpapercom | Deadline is the last Friday of the month

High Low High Low High

9 0010 0641 1234 185310 0100 0731 1325 194511 0149 0820 1416 203612 0238 0909 1507 212713 0327 0958 1558 221914 0416 1048 1649 231015 506 1138 174116 0002 0557 1229 183317 0056 0651 1322 192718 0151 0746 1416 202219 0249 0845 1511 211920 0349 0945 1608 221821 0450 1046 1706 231722 0549 1146 180323 0014 0646 1243 190024 0108 0739 1337 195325 0159 0828 1427 204226 0245 0913 1514 212827 0329 0956 1558 221128 0410 1037 16 225229 0449 1117 1719 233230 0528 1156 175931 0012 0608 1236 1839

1 0053 0649 1317 1920Source LINZ

JANUARY 2020 TIDES WHITIANGA

23

126 Kelly Jade AvenueOptions are endless for this 714sqm section surrounded by quality homes You have the ease of the golf course behind you and the reserve in front offering harbour views Call now to secure for summer For Sale $280000 ID 2200597

Section in Kelly Jade

MH REALTY LTD BAYLEYS LICENSED UNDER THE REAA 2008

Kylie PullenM 021 163 6514B 07 866 0098

kyliepullenbayleysconz

Belinda SammonsM 027 272 7728B 07 866 0098

belindasammonsbayleysconz

bull Elegant home with double garage set along Matarangis Harbour Front bull Enjoy the upstairs spacious open plan living and dining

bull Generous sunny decks elevated views across the Harbour bull Picturesque views of the sleeping giant

bull This could easily be your home away from home

3 2 2 116 TI KOUKA CRESCENT | MATARANGI

Mark Hall Licensed Agent (REA 2008) M 021 607 135 E markbeachrealtyconz

Shirvani Hall Licensed Salesperson (REA 2008) M 021028 46458 E shirvanibeachrealtyconz

VIEW ONLINE wwwbeachrealtyconz MT608

Your home away from home on the Waterfront

rwmatarangiconz

White Sands Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Louise Bradley 027 348 1700 louisebradleyraywhitecom

Pip Perry 020 4063 7380 pipperryraywhitecom

33 Kaipapaka Row Te Rerenga (View from site)

105 Mahoe Place Matarangi (View from site)

$499000

$330000

ldquoCall your Matarangi based Salespeople for a current

market appraisalrdquo

Wishing You All

A Happy New Year At The Beach

BRING THE BOAT $585000

220 Matarangi Drive MatarangiAfter years of family holidays itrsquos time for a new adventure and this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom property is ready for new owners Located in the popular established part of Matarangi this property is ideal for holidaymakers or permanent living Features include the main bedroom with ensuite guest bathroom with separate shower and bath separate laundry open plan living that fl ows out to a covered deck Kent style fi replace for the winter months and a very large high stud garage for the boat plus extra storage As an added bonus there is a caravan and utility connected by a covered patio area that provides a private space for entertainment and a 3rd bathroom for guests Fully fenced back yard which includes a separate fenced area for the family dog Enjoy the convenience of the reserve across the road and start creating your Matarangi memories Call the team at Richardsons to view

Ref RM014 For details callKayla Clarke 022 509 1368wwwrichardsonsconz

3 3 Land Size 551m22+

Page 17: YourLOCAL EVERYDAY · So to save the whale, the then DOC Ranger Rob Chappell got hold of Harold Abrahamson who used his digger to load the whale onto a truck taking it over the Whangapoua

17

Coromandel GarageYour One Stop

Fuel amp Automotive Shop

Whangapoua VehiclePick Up amp Drop Off Available

Coromandel Garage

226 Wharf RoadCoromandel Town07 866 8736

Car amp Trailer Hire

Car amp motorcycle WOFrsquos

Pensioner WOF $40

All Automotive Repairs

All Tyres

LPG Bottle Swap amp Filling

Fuel

Call Outs

GT LAWNMOWINGMatarangi Beach

Graham Tomkins07 867 1094021 1171 249gtlawnmowing9gmailcom

We Install Garage Doors Peninsula Wide

Roller amp Sectional DoorsAluminium Slat Doors

Steel RollerColorsteel

Smooth PanelCedar

ArchitecturalInsulated Garage Doors

For a free quote phone or email Greg Wilshire on

0274 952 760 (07) 865 8135 or doors2000nzxtraconz

wwwdoors2000conz

The Matarangi Mile organised by the Matarangi Beach Paper was held on Sunday January 5th in quite windy and unforgiving conditions Like the inaugural event last year the course was a measured mile from the Village Green to the Ocean Close entrance of the beach and return

The Ladies Open was so close Ruby Farquhar and Zara Pomfret both recorded 636 but Ruby was just in front Hayley Dawbin came third in a time 651

In the Menrsquos Open Harry Ewing smashed the field with a time 519 2nd was Chad Gordon in 544 and 3rd was Thomas Duffy in 554 Harryrsquos time is the new course record Last year Max Brady won in 548 Also to win prizes were Finn Molloy and Liv Gordon as the youngest boy and girl The Golden Oldie prize went to Tim Kershaw

Prizes were generously donated by the Eden Clinic Whitianga Stirling Sports Whitianga Pip Perry from Ray White and the Matarangi Beach Paper Thanks to Harry and Sue Karl for timekeeping and recording John Skelton for course marshalling and Pip Perry for looking after the event tent The MBP would also like to thank to all of the participants and supporters who turned up for the event

Historic Kuaotunu HallAvailable for Hire

The perfect place for your event Our hall is suitable for all kinds of activities - functions weddings fundraisers AGMrsquos workshops meetings etc

Contact Jude021 676434kuaotunuhallconz

Matarangi Rate Payers Association Inc

Working hard on your behalf to protect and preserve community values and amenities

Our success depends on your support

For an Enrolment form contact the treasurer David Macdonald at 131 Sands Crescent Matarangi or 07 866 0968

The Matarangi Mile

Top The first three men went under 6 minutesBottom The ladiesrsquo open saw a sprint finish to the line

18

THE FISHING REPORTThere have been some reasonable snapper around the 3 kilo mark being caught in the puddle at around 30 metres over the last few weeks Orcarsquos have been seen in the area also a school of small dolphins are frequenting the puddle indicating there is fish aroundThe Whangapoua bar doesnrsquot have a major channel at the moment Also be aware that the sand has drifted well into the harbour Updated photos of the bar courtesy of Mark and Shirvani at MATARANGI REALTY can be viewed at Matarangi Realty Matarangi 4 Square the Fire Station and at the boat ramp notice board If anyone requires information regarding how to read the bar evaluating the break and how to cross the bar safely please contact the Boat and Fishing Club on 0212690058 and they will endeavour to

take you out and explain any queriesThe Kids fishing competition was held recently at the Matarangi wharf on the 30th December This competition was open to all children up to the ages of 12 years and they did well in the windy conditions This popular event is sponsored by Kurt Davis and his The Jet Ski Fishing Show and the prizes on offer were once again amazing The girls caught more fish than the boysThe Annual Matarangi January 2nd fishing competition was held again and though the windy weather kept numbers down it was still a great event Thanks to the generosity of the following sponsors Matarangi Beach Realty Matarangi Four Square Puku and Kerrersquos Liquor Store The Moss Family Ray White Realty Blue Lewis Wayne Vegar and Hurdleyrsquos Office Furniture

THE RESULTS WERE Heaviest John Dorie Mark Smallwood 1920 kg2nd heaviest John Dorie Kirk Davis 1512 kgHeaviest Kahawai Callum Bradley 2822 kg2nd heaviest Kahawai Steve Clay 2662 kg3rd heaviest Kahawai Steve Clay 2400 kgMystery weight Snapper Andrew Buss 1470 kgHeaviest Kingfish Kirk Davis 7025 kgHeaviest Snapper Mark Fisken 5994 kg2nd heaviest Snapper Callum Bradley 4746 kg3rd heaviest Snapper Gavin Alden 2430 kgWith the increased number of dwellings in Matarangi the boat ramp will be put under pressure this summer There are 3 ramps and with a little patience the system works When you arrive at the ramp please have your boat ready to be launched with the bung in and all gear aboard There is nothing more frustrating to the people waiting to launch than the ramp being blocked by someone not fully prepared Courtesy is contagious

Top left Callum Bradley with Pete MurphyTop right Kirk Davis from the Jetski TV Fishing Show hosted a fun event for the childrenBottom right Gavin Alden with Steve Moss and wee baby Billy

BEACH HOUSE FORHOLIDAY RENTALS

Call Brent Trail or Paul Graves

07 866 0088 Cnr Blacksmith Lane amp Albert Street Whitianga (upstairs with Peninsula Business Services)

Local assistance with subdivisions site surveys and boundary pegging

$ 0800 268 632 wwwsurveyingservicesconz

19

lsquoDan the Manrsquo was back in town with his wines from Mills Reef for the Wine Clubrsquos Christmas celebration About 60 folk attended the fun filled evening of delicious food and nice wine As Dan said this was not just a celebration of wine but a celebration of communityMills Reef is a winery near Tauranga and is one of the vineyards chosen for the A Taste of Matarangi Festival The evening was largely about show casing their Elspeth range of wines but we did start off the evening with a celebratory Non Vintage Bubbles (A Methode Traditionale) and we did try their Reserve Rose and Reserve Pinot Noir during the evening tooThe Mills Reef Elspeth represents their top tier of wines produced from their own vineyards in the Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay The range is limited to Chardonnay Syrah and Bordeaux style reds The Elspeth tier is named in honour and memory of the winemakerrsquos Grandmother Elspeth PrestonFor the evening Sharon and Darren from Four Square Matarangi provided some delicious platters and Bob Segetin provided some lovely smoked fish Xmas Ham and Buns were also on offer beautifully cooked by our master chef Rosie A choice of glazed ham was given Cointreau and Orange or Brandy and Mustard Both were sublime This was expertly carved once again by our master carver SteveThese wines are all available at Puku and KerrersquosFeatured Master Chef Rosie Jakicevich and Master Carver Steve Threadgold at the Xmas Wine Club

BOBCAT and Truck Hire

Building Site amp Driveway preparation

Post Hole Boring Trenching Metal amp Topsoil Supplies Section Clearance Landscaping Experienced Owner Operator

ldquoWE MAKE THE EARTH MOVErdquo

Matarangi BasedBrendan OrsquoConnellM 0274 934 212AH 07 866 0505

For all your Sewage amp Storm water requirementsCertified Installer of Septic Tanks

Site amp Floor PreparationsFootings amp DrillingTruck amp Digger Hire

Metal amp Topsoil Suppliers

Contact Brian Ph 07 866 5432 021 477 478

Matarangi Drainage - Registered Drainlayer

For Bicycle Sales Repairs Parts Accessories and Hire

Your local beach paper keeping you informed and update on our community

To advertise contact Liam contact

matarangibeachpapercom

Mark Hall Owner Principal (Licensed Agent REAA 2008)

MOBILE 021 607 135 OFFICE 07 866 55 66 EMAIL markbeachrealtyconz

wwwbeachrealtyconz

RINGS BEACH TO MATARANGI SWIMA record 69 swimmers completed the 15th running of the Rings Beach to Matarangi ocean swim on January 3rd

Though there were slightly choppy conditions the lack of a swell made the time fast with Christiaan Maarhuis coming home in just 1430 just metres ahead of Jamie Robins and Tom Moulder

The first woman home was junior category competitor Danielle Curtlett in 1626 with Beth Harford and Sarah Brooks following behind her in another close race

Top Some entered the water in wetsuits while some other brave souls swam in just shorts and bikinis Thankfully no budgie smugglers

Bottom Steve Threadgold greeted at the finish line by his granddaughter following his ldquofirst competitive swim in decadesrdquo

Puku amp KerresWine Club

20

STARGAZERS SIGHTSwith Alastair Brickell of Stargazers Tours amp BnB

Venus continues to be unmistakable in the western twilight sky as the ldquoevening starrdquo and appears higher and higher after sunset this month as it moves further away from the Sun from our point of view It will be furthest away and thus highest at the end of March In June it will be on the other side of the Sun and will then be our ldquomorning starrdquo Jupiter is very low in the eastern pre-dawn sky as is Mars and also Saturn which is too close to the Sun to be easily visible We will be able to see Jupiter being briefly covered up by the Moon on the 23rd

Orion with ldquothe Potrdquo is unmistakable in the eastern evening sky along with Sirius and Canopus the two brightest stars Alpha Centauri the third brightest is low on the southern horizon in the evening Of these three only Sirius the brightest is visible to observers in the Northern Hemisphere so we are very lucky here We also get a great view of the Pleiades the Seven Sisters or Matariki in our summer nights towards the northeast This very distinctive young star cluster is known as Subaru to the Japanese and can be seen on the logo of their car of the same name This Milky Way is visible late in the evening but is quite faint as we are now only seeing its outside edge

January 17 ndash The pre-dawn eastern sky will have bright Jupiter on the horizon with Mars and the red giant star Antares just above it Antares means ldquorival of Marsrdquo and it will be interesting to compare their colours and brightness When Mars is close to us it can be almost as bright as Antares and thus its rival

January 21 ndash The crescent Moon now joins the morning show and almost forms a line with Mars and Antares above it and to the right

January 22 ndash The early morning Moon is now about half way between Mars and Jupiter which is low on the horizon Tomorrow it will move across Jupiter

January 23 ndash Observers with powerful binoculars or a telescope will be able to see an unusual sight during the daytime with the Moon covering or ldquooccultingrdquo Jupiter The biggest planet will disappear behind the Moon at 430pm and reappear on the other side at 531pm Great care must be taken to never look at the Sun which will be quite near the Moon today with either binoculars or a telescope as instant blindness can result

January 26 ndash The western twilight sky will show a very thin crescent Moon with faint Mercury just below it to the left

January 27 ndash The thin crescent Moon now lies about half way between faint Mercury and brilliant Venus in the evening twilight

January 28 ndash The crescent Moon now sits right next to brilliant Venus

January 29 ndash The Moon has now moved above Venus on its 28 day trek around the Earth

Kregting ElectricalRegistered

Electrical Contractors

Ben Kregting Kuaotunu07 869 5695 0274 913 689

kregtingbengmailcom

021 130 8745 | (07) 866 2175KUAOTUNU

Hatha Yoga

Tuesdays 10 - 1130am amp Thursdays 9 ndash 1030am Saturdays 3rd Age amp Limited Mobility Class 9 ndash 1030am

Venue Kuaotunu Hall

Sessions $15 Single

10 Concession Card $130 amp

Gold Card $10

hellip with Jose Kakebeeke

Ph 021393299 or 078664888 josekakebeekegmailcom

Lawn Mowing Guy

Weed EatingWeed Spraying

Rubbish Removal

baldwinsxtraconz

021 075 2724

Festive Fun on the Harbour

The Big Yellow Duck made another appearance on Whangapoua Harbour this Christmas courtesy of the

crew at Peninsula Pests and NZ Rangehoods

Also on Whangapoua Harbour this festive season was Santarsquos water sleigh which was built by Howard Smith

Check out our Matarangi Beach Paper website

wwwmatarangibeachpapercom The last 3 editions plus

BEACH magazine

21

Bespoke Furniture + Cabinetry

Holistic HealthMASSAGE

Located at 992 Te Rerenga ndash Kuaotunu Rd

For appointments contactBronwyn Ririnui

07 867 1252021 158 4774

wwwbronwynsmassagecom

0800 080 224 inforangehoodinstallersconzwwwrangehoodinstallersconz

Logic AVAudio and Visual Installations Stereo Home Theatre Systems

Office 07 869 5042jameslogicavconzlogicavconz

Multiroom Linked Audio TV DistributionWired Wireless and Pro Monitor SpeakersHome Wifi Network Update Extension

Mobile 021 781 971 TV Projector Supply and Installation

----------------

Check out our Matarangi Beach Paper website

wwwmatarangibeachpapercom The last 3 editions plus

BEACH magazine

puzzle corner ------

Our Monthly Puzzle created by David Key

with Sharon ClayHere we are in 2020 so Happy New Year to you all and wishing you all a bug free 2020

As I write a few have reared their heads again especially with the heat ndash ants of course bed bugs (as people come back from their overseas travels) but this time wersquore talking about fleas

Several species are found on a range of warm-blooded hosts including humans (eg the cat flea the dog flea the bird flea and the northern rat flea) Adult fleas are found on the hosts themselves whereas the larvae and pupae live in places like the burrows or nests of hosts When fleas have not fed for some time they are likely to change their choice of host and this may involve having a human blood meal While the human flea is rare in New Zealand cat and bird fleas are very common

There are few things you can do to remove them eg keeping up with animal flea treatment ensure their bedding clean is kept clean at all times vacuum carpets and furnishings especially pets areas regularly but remember to remove the dust bag and clean it before the next use Spraying or bombing the house will help to remove them

Remember fleas can live more than 100 days On average they live two to three months Female fleas cannot lay eggs until after their first blood meal and begin to lay eggs within 36-48 hours after that meal

Trivia 2020 - Adult fleas can jump distances up to 200 times their body length this is the equivalent of an adult human jumping 400 metres

Stephen amp Sharon Clay Peninsula Pest Services Ltd

R N D E L A O M C

C O M R D N A E L

L E A M C O R D N

D A C L M R E N O

O L R N A E M C D

E M N C O D L A R

A R E D N L C O M

M D L O E C N R A

N C O A R M D L E

DECEMBERrsquoS SUDOKU SOLUTIONThe first sale of the day was herbal soap made by a crafter whose name did not begin with a DThis like the wand was not the cheapest item of the first five items sold that dayA laser cut gift was sold for $20 which was not created by one of the girls and was cheaper than Marys itemThe fifth sale of the day was for the amount of $40 it was something the girl that created it was very proud ofDawns product sold 2nd and like Annettes was not one of the two most expensive itemsDerek made elaborate Macrame products but one of these was not one of the first three products sold

22

Regular Events

MONDAYSMen on Mats (Pilates for Blokes) 8-9am Ph Christiane 0273122584

Matarangi Ladies Pilates 9-10am Ph Christiane 0273122584

Kuaotunu Craft amp Social Club 1-4pm Ph Lia 866 2054

Kuaotunu Library 1-4pm Ph Maxine 027 293 0369

Mens 9 Hole Golfers tee off 1030am The Dunes

Contract Bridge 7pm St Johnrsquos rooms Tiki Rd Coro Town Info ph Colin 866 5428

Yoga 7am Vinyasa Kuaotunu Hall Ph 021 08 100 125

Ladies ldquoAllsorts Excerciserdquo Class beginning June 10th at the fire station 1015 - till 1115 ( after Ladies Pilates) - duration 1hr Phone Christiane 0273122584

Books and Banter Club First Monday of the month - 7 to 9 pm Bring a book you have enjoyed to share and swap Coffee and tea and BYO wine Phone Cora on 0212226707 if you wish to attend and for venue details Numbers are limited

Kuaotunu Library Open 247 when you become a member Contact Maxine 07 866 4341 or 027 293 0369

TUESDAYSMenrsquos Coffee Morning (1st Tues of every Month ndash 7th March) 10am Pipers Cafeacute

Ladies Golf 9 and 18 golfers Tee off at 10am The Dunes

Matarangi Craft Group 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month 7-9pm Meet at the Matarangi Fire Station Contact Lesley 07 866 0788

KAMAG meeting 530pm every 2nd Tuesday of the month Kuaotunu Hall All welcome

Hatha Yoga 10 - 1130 am

WEDNESDAYSKuaotunu Steiner Play Group 930-1130am Ph Ina 866 2841

Menrsquos Golf Tee off 10am Meet The Dunes just before tee off

Womenrsquos Coffee Morning (1st Wed of every month) 10am Pipers Cafeacute All welcome

YOGA 7am Vinyasa Kuaotunu Hall Ph 021 08 100 125

ICONZ for boys The Adventure begins hereAnchor - Year 1-3 (5-7 year old) Adventure - Year 4-6 (8-10 year old) STARTING TERM 2 Extreme - Year 7-9 (11-13 year old) Held on Wednesday evenings Kuaotunu Hall from 530pm - 7pm Any inquiries please contact Robyn 020 409 39674 or email robynbalfour2hotmailcom

Kuaotunu ICONZ for Girlz Growing Girls for Good Held at the Kuaotunu Hall Wednesdays at 4pm-530pm (during the school term) For Girls aged 8-13 years old For more information please contact Robyn 020 409 39674 or email robynbalfour2hotmailcom

THURSDAYSLadies 18 Hole Golfers tee off 930 am The Dunes

Mens 9 Hole Golfers tee off 1030 am The Dunes

Ladies Golf 9 and 18 golfers Tee off at 10am The Dunes

Ladies Keep Fit 9-10am Matarangi Fire Station All Welcome Phone Barbara 866 2687

Matarangi Craft Group meets every Thursday at 1030am the Matarangi Fire Station Info Linda Segetin at 866 5653

Hatha Yoga 9 - 1030 am

Kuaotunu Steiner Playgroup ndash the contact to Kindergarten 07 8660094 and the time from 9 am to 1130 am

TUES THURS amp SATRings Beach Wetland Volunteer days 830-1230 Ph 866 5338

SATURDAYSHatha Yoga 3rd Age 9-1030am (For over 60 yr olds andor for people with limited mobility)

SUNDAYSMatarangi Markets start Labour Weekend

Upcoming Events

THAMES WINGS AND WHEELSSat 25 Jan 2020 1000amThames Airfield

LEADFOOT FESTIVALSat 08 Feb 2020 - Sun 09 Feb 2020Leadfoot Ranch Hahei

MERCURY BAY ART ESCAPESat 07 Mar 2020 - Sun 08 Mar 2020 Tairua to Kuaotunu

A TASTE OF MATARANGISat 04 Apr 2020

Village Green Matarangi

Classifieds Notices

EXCEPTIONAL SECTION 4 SALEWhangapoua Beach Coromandel Elevated + All Day Sun + Sea Views + Private Access +

Concrete Driveway + 46 acres + Native Bush + Three Building Platforms for a dwelling boat shed or heli pad + 5 mins to Boat Ramp + Spray Free + Beehives + Walking Distance to Beach Viewings recommended $1200000 Further info inspection and market analysis contact Lance Adams +64 27 2566 229

Lvadams39gmailcom

MAH JONG GROUPAnyone interested in a Mah Jong group in Matarangi please contact Sheila 021 1858567

FREEhellip Classified adverts are FREE for the publicEmail details to contactmatarangibeachpapercom | Deadline is the last Friday of the month

High Low High Low High

9 0010 0641 1234 185310 0100 0731 1325 194511 0149 0820 1416 203612 0238 0909 1507 212713 0327 0958 1558 221914 0416 1048 1649 231015 506 1138 174116 0002 0557 1229 183317 0056 0651 1322 192718 0151 0746 1416 202219 0249 0845 1511 211920 0349 0945 1608 221821 0450 1046 1706 231722 0549 1146 180323 0014 0646 1243 190024 0108 0739 1337 195325 0159 0828 1427 204226 0245 0913 1514 212827 0329 0956 1558 221128 0410 1037 16 225229 0449 1117 1719 233230 0528 1156 175931 0012 0608 1236 1839

1 0053 0649 1317 1920Source LINZ

JANUARY 2020 TIDES WHITIANGA

23

126 Kelly Jade AvenueOptions are endless for this 714sqm section surrounded by quality homes You have the ease of the golf course behind you and the reserve in front offering harbour views Call now to secure for summer For Sale $280000 ID 2200597

Section in Kelly Jade

MH REALTY LTD BAYLEYS LICENSED UNDER THE REAA 2008

Kylie PullenM 021 163 6514B 07 866 0098

kyliepullenbayleysconz

Belinda SammonsM 027 272 7728B 07 866 0098

belindasammonsbayleysconz

bull Elegant home with double garage set along Matarangis Harbour Front bull Enjoy the upstairs spacious open plan living and dining

bull Generous sunny decks elevated views across the Harbour bull Picturesque views of the sleeping giant

bull This could easily be your home away from home

3 2 2 116 TI KOUKA CRESCENT | MATARANGI

Mark Hall Licensed Agent (REA 2008) M 021 607 135 E markbeachrealtyconz

Shirvani Hall Licensed Salesperson (REA 2008) M 021028 46458 E shirvanibeachrealtyconz

VIEW ONLINE wwwbeachrealtyconz MT608

Your home away from home on the Waterfront

rwmatarangiconz

White Sands Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Louise Bradley 027 348 1700 louisebradleyraywhitecom

Pip Perry 020 4063 7380 pipperryraywhitecom

33 Kaipapaka Row Te Rerenga (View from site)

105 Mahoe Place Matarangi (View from site)

$499000

$330000

ldquoCall your Matarangi based Salespeople for a current

market appraisalrdquo

Wishing You All

A Happy New Year At The Beach

BRING THE BOAT $585000

220 Matarangi Drive MatarangiAfter years of family holidays itrsquos time for a new adventure and this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom property is ready for new owners Located in the popular established part of Matarangi this property is ideal for holidaymakers or permanent living Features include the main bedroom with ensuite guest bathroom with separate shower and bath separate laundry open plan living that fl ows out to a covered deck Kent style fi replace for the winter months and a very large high stud garage for the boat plus extra storage As an added bonus there is a caravan and utility connected by a covered patio area that provides a private space for entertainment and a 3rd bathroom for guests Fully fenced back yard which includes a separate fenced area for the family dog Enjoy the convenience of the reserve across the road and start creating your Matarangi memories Call the team at Richardsons to view

Ref RM014 For details callKayla Clarke 022 509 1368wwwrichardsonsconz

3 3 Land Size 551m22+

Page 18: YourLOCAL EVERYDAY · So to save the whale, the then DOC Ranger Rob Chappell got hold of Harold Abrahamson who used his digger to load the whale onto a truck taking it over the Whangapoua

18

THE FISHING REPORTThere have been some reasonable snapper around the 3 kilo mark being caught in the puddle at around 30 metres over the last few weeks Orcarsquos have been seen in the area also a school of small dolphins are frequenting the puddle indicating there is fish aroundThe Whangapoua bar doesnrsquot have a major channel at the moment Also be aware that the sand has drifted well into the harbour Updated photos of the bar courtesy of Mark and Shirvani at MATARANGI REALTY can be viewed at Matarangi Realty Matarangi 4 Square the Fire Station and at the boat ramp notice board If anyone requires information regarding how to read the bar evaluating the break and how to cross the bar safely please contact the Boat and Fishing Club on 0212690058 and they will endeavour to

take you out and explain any queriesThe Kids fishing competition was held recently at the Matarangi wharf on the 30th December This competition was open to all children up to the ages of 12 years and they did well in the windy conditions This popular event is sponsored by Kurt Davis and his The Jet Ski Fishing Show and the prizes on offer were once again amazing The girls caught more fish than the boysThe Annual Matarangi January 2nd fishing competition was held again and though the windy weather kept numbers down it was still a great event Thanks to the generosity of the following sponsors Matarangi Beach Realty Matarangi Four Square Puku and Kerrersquos Liquor Store The Moss Family Ray White Realty Blue Lewis Wayne Vegar and Hurdleyrsquos Office Furniture

THE RESULTS WERE Heaviest John Dorie Mark Smallwood 1920 kg2nd heaviest John Dorie Kirk Davis 1512 kgHeaviest Kahawai Callum Bradley 2822 kg2nd heaviest Kahawai Steve Clay 2662 kg3rd heaviest Kahawai Steve Clay 2400 kgMystery weight Snapper Andrew Buss 1470 kgHeaviest Kingfish Kirk Davis 7025 kgHeaviest Snapper Mark Fisken 5994 kg2nd heaviest Snapper Callum Bradley 4746 kg3rd heaviest Snapper Gavin Alden 2430 kgWith the increased number of dwellings in Matarangi the boat ramp will be put under pressure this summer There are 3 ramps and with a little patience the system works When you arrive at the ramp please have your boat ready to be launched with the bung in and all gear aboard There is nothing more frustrating to the people waiting to launch than the ramp being blocked by someone not fully prepared Courtesy is contagious

Top left Callum Bradley with Pete MurphyTop right Kirk Davis from the Jetski TV Fishing Show hosted a fun event for the childrenBottom right Gavin Alden with Steve Moss and wee baby Billy

BEACH HOUSE FORHOLIDAY RENTALS

Call Brent Trail or Paul Graves

07 866 0088 Cnr Blacksmith Lane amp Albert Street Whitianga (upstairs with Peninsula Business Services)

Local assistance with subdivisions site surveys and boundary pegging

$ 0800 268 632 wwwsurveyingservicesconz

19

lsquoDan the Manrsquo was back in town with his wines from Mills Reef for the Wine Clubrsquos Christmas celebration About 60 folk attended the fun filled evening of delicious food and nice wine As Dan said this was not just a celebration of wine but a celebration of communityMills Reef is a winery near Tauranga and is one of the vineyards chosen for the A Taste of Matarangi Festival The evening was largely about show casing their Elspeth range of wines but we did start off the evening with a celebratory Non Vintage Bubbles (A Methode Traditionale) and we did try their Reserve Rose and Reserve Pinot Noir during the evening tooThe Mills Reef Elspeth represents their top tier of wines produced from their own vineyards in the Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay The range is limited to Chardonnay Syrah and Bordeaux style reds The Elspeth tier is named in honour and memory of the winemakerrsquos Grandmother Elspeth PrestonFor the evening Sharon and Darren from Four Square Matarangi provided some delicious platters and Bob Segetin provided some lovely smoked fish Xmas Ham and Buns were also on offer beautifully cooked by our master chef Rosie A choice of glazed ham was given Cointreau and Orange or Brandy and Mustard Both were sublime This was expertly carved once again by our master carver SteveThese wines are all available at Puku and KerrersquosFeatured Master Chef Rosie Jakicevich and Master Carver Steve Threadgold at the Xmas Wine Club

BOBCAT and Truck Hire

Building Site amp Driveway preparation

Post Hole Boring Trenching Metal amp Topsoil Supplies Section Clearance Landscaping Experienced Owner Operator

ldquoWE MAKE THE EARTH MOVErdquo

Matarangi BasedBrendan OrsquoConnellM 0274 934 212AH 07 866 0505

For all your Sewage amp Storm water requirementsCertified Installer of Septic Tanks

Site amp Floor PreparationsFootings amp DrillingTruck amp Digger Hire

Metal amp Topsoil Suppliers

Contact Brian Ph 07 866 5432 021 477 478

Matarangi Drainage - Registered Drainlayer

For Bicycle Sales Repairs Parts Accessories and Hire

Your local beach paper keeping you informed and update on our community

To advertise contact Liam contact

matarangibeachpapercom

Mark Hall Owner Principal (Licensed Agent REAA 2008)

MOBILE 021 607 135 OFFICE 07 866 55 66 EMAIL markbeachrealtyconz

wwwbeachrealtyconz

RINGS BEACH TO MATARANGI SWIMA record 69 swimmers completed the 15th running of the Rings Beach to Matarangi ocean swim on January 3rd

Though there were slightly choppy conditions the lack of a swell made the time fast with Christiaan Maarhuis coming home in just 1430 just metres ahead of Jamie Robins and Tom Moulder

The first woman home was junior category competitor Danielle Curtlett in 1626 with Beth Harford and Sarah Brooks following behind her in another close race

Top Some entered the water in wetsuits while some other brave souls swam in just shorts and bikinis Thankfully no budgie smugglers

Bottom Steve Threadgold greeted at the finish line by his granddaughter following his ldquofirst competitive swim in decadesrdquo

Puku amp KerresWine Club

20

STARGAZERS SIGHTSwith Alastair Brickell of Stargazers Tours amp BnB

Venus continues to be unmistakable in the western twilight sky as the ldquoevening starrdquo and appears higher and higher after sunset this month as it moves further away from the Sun from our point of view It will be furthest away and thus highest at the end of March In June it will be on the other side of the Sun and will then be our ldquomorning starrdquo Jupiter is very low in the eastern pre-dawn sky as is Mars and also Saturn which is too close to the Sun to be easily visible We will be able to see Jupiter being briefly covered up by the Moon on the 23rd

Orion with ldquothe Potrdquo is unmistakable in the eastern evening sky along with Sirius and Canopus the two brightest stars Alpha Centauri the third brightest is low on the southern horizon in the evening Of these three only Sirius the brightest is visible to observers in the Northern Hemisphere so we are very lucky here We also get a great view of the Pleiades the Seven Sisters or Matariki in our summer nights towards the northeast This very distinctive young star cluster is known as Subaru to the Japanese and can be seen on the logo of their car of the same name This Milky Way is visible late in the evening but is quite faint as we are now only seeing its outside edge

January 17 ndash The pre-dawn eastern sky will have bright Jupiter on the horizon with Mars and the red giant star Antares just above it Antares means ldquorival of Marsrdquo and it will be interesting to compare their colours and brightness When Mars is close to us it can be almost as bright as Antares and thus its rival

January 21 ndash The crescent Moon now joins the morning show and almost forms a line with Mars and Antares above it and to the right

January 22 ndash The early morning Moon is now about half way between Mars and Jupiter which is low on the horizon Tomorrow it will move across Jupiter

January 23 ndash Observers with powerful binoculars or a telescope will be able to see an unusual sight during the daytime with the Moon covering or ldquooccultingrdquo Jupiter The biggest planet will disappear behind the Moon at 430pm and reappear on the other side at 531pm Great care must be taken to never look at the Sun which will be quite near the Moon today with either binoculars or a telescope as instant blindness can result

January 26 ndash The western twilight sky will show a very thin crescent Moon with faint Mercury just below it to the left

January 27 ndash The thin crescent Moon now lies about half way between faint Mercury and brilliant Venus in the evening twilight

January 28 ndash The crescent Moon now sits right next to brilliant Venus

January 29 ndash The Moon has now moved above Venus on its 28 day trek around the Earth

Kregting ElectricalRegistered

Electrical Contractors

Ben Kregting Kuaotunu07 869 5695 0274 913 689

kregtingbengmailcom

021 130 8745 | (07) 866 2175KUAOTUNU

Hatha Yoga

Tuesdays 10 - 1130am amp Thursdays 9 ndash 1030am Saturdays 3rd Age amp Limited Mobility Class 9 ndash 1030am

Venue Kuaotunu Hall

Sessions $15 Single

10 Concession Card $130 amp

Gold Card $10

hellip with Jose Kakebeeke

Ph 021393299 or 078664888 josekakebeekegmailcom

Lawn Mowing Guy

Weed EatingWeed Spraying

Rubbish Removal

baldwinsxtraconz

021 075 2724

Festive Fun on the Harbour

The Big Yellow Duck made another appearance on Whangapoua Harbour this Christmas courtesy of the

crew at Peninsula Pests and NZ Rangehoods

Also on Whangapoua Harbour this festive season was Santarsquos water sleigh which was built by Howard Smith

Check out our Matarangi Beach Paper website

wwwmatarangibeachpapercom The last 3 editions plus

BEACH magazine

21

Bespoke Furniture + Cabinetry

Holistic HealthMASSAGE

Located at 992 Te Rerenga ndash Kuaotunu Rd

For appointments contactBronwyn Ririnui

07 867 1252021 158 4774

wwwbronwynsmassagecom

0800 080 224 inforangehoodinstallersconzwwwrangehoodinstallersconz

Logic AVAudio and Visual Installations Stereo Home Theatre Systems

Office 07 869 5042jameslogicavconzlogicavconz

Multiroom Linked Audio TV DistributionWired Wireless and Pro Monitor SpeakersHome Wifi Network Update Extension

Mobile 021 781 971 TV Projector Supply and Installation

----------------

Check out our Matarangi Beach Paper website

wwwmatarangibeachpapercom The last 3 editions plus

BEACH magazine

puzzle corner ------

Our Monthly Puzzle created by David Key

with Sharon ClayHere we are in 2020 so Happy New Year to you all and wishing you all a bug free 2020

As I write a few have reared their heads again especially with the heat ndash ants of course bed bugs (as people come back from their overseas travels) but this time wersquore talking about fleas

Several species are found on a range of warm-blooded hosts including humans (eg the cat flea the dog flea the bird flea and the northern rat flea) Adult fleas are found on the hosts themselves whereas the larvae and pupae live in places like the burrows or nests of hosts When fleas have not fed for some time they are likely to change their choice of host and this may involve having a human blood meal While the human flea is rare in New Zealand cat and bird fleas are very common

There are few things you can do to remove them eg keeping up with animal flea treatment ensure their bedding clean is kept clean at all times vacuum carpets and furnishings especially pets areas regularly but remember to remove the dust bag and clean it before the next use Spraying or bombing the house will help to remove them

Remember fleas can live more than 100 days On average they live two to three months Female fleas cannot lay eggs until after their first blood meal and begin to lay eggs within 36-48 hours after that meal

Trivia 2020 - Adult fleas can jump distances up to 200 times their body length this is the equivalent of an adult human jumping 400 metres

Stephen amp Sharon Clay Peninsula Pest Services Ltd

R N D E L A O M C

C O M R D N A E L

L E A M C O R D N

D A C L M R E N O

O L R N A E M C D

E M N C O D L A R

A R E D N L C O M

M D L O E C N R A

N C O A R M D L E

DECEMBERrsquoS SUDOKU SOLUTIONThe first sale of the day was herbal soap made by a crafter whose name did not begin with a DThis like the wand was not the cheapest item of the first five items sold that dayA laser cut gift was sold for $20 which was not created by one of the girls and was cheaper than Marys itemThe fifth sale of the day was for the amount of $40 it was something the girl that created it was very proud ofDawns product sold 2nd and like Annettes was not one of the two most expensive itemsDerek made elaborate Macrame products but one of these was not one of the first three products sold

22

Regular Events

MONDAYSMen on Mats (Pilates for Blokes) 8-9am Ph Christiane 0273122584

Matarangi Ladies Pilates 9-10am Ph Christiane 0273122584

Kuaotunu Craft amp Social Club 1-4pm Ph Lia 866 2054

Kuaotunu Library 1-4pm Ph Maxine 027 293 0369

Mens 9 Hole Golfers tee off 1030am The Dunes

Contract Bridge 7pm St Johnrsquos rooms Tiki Rd Coro Town Info ph Colin 866 5428

Yoga 7am Vinyasa Kuaotunu Hall Ph 021 08 100 125

Ladies ldquoAllsorts Excerciserdquo Class beginning June 10th at the fire station 1015 - till 1115 ( after Ladies Pilates) - duration 1hr Phone Christiane 0273122584

Books and Banter Club First Monday of the month - 7 to 9 pm Bring a book you have enjoyed to share and swap Coffee and tea and BYO wine Phone Cora on 0212226707 if you wish to attend and for venue details Numbers are limited

Kuaotunu Library Open 247 when you become a member Contact Maxine 07 866 4341 or 027 293 0369

TUESDAYSMenrsquos Coffee Morning (1st Tues of every Month ndash 7th March) 10am Pipers Cafeacute

Ladies Golf 9 and 18 golfers Tee off at 10am The Dunes

Matarangi Craft Group 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month 7-9pm Meet at the Matarangi Fire Station Contact Lesley 07 866 0788

KAMAG meeting 530pm every 2nd Tuesday of the month Kuaotunu Hall All welcome

Hatha Yoga 10 - 1130 am

WEDNESDAYSKuaotunu Steiner Play Group 930-1130am Ph Ina 866 2841

Menrsquos Golf Tee off 10am Meet The Dunes just before tee off

Womenrsquos Coffee Morning (1st Wed of every month) 10am Pipers Cafeacute All welcome

YOGA 7am Vinyasa Kuaotunu Hall Ph 021 08 100 125

ICONZ for boys The Adventure begins hereAnchor - Year 1-3 (5-7 year old) Adventure - Year 4-6 (8-10 year old) STARTING TERM 2 Extreme - Year 7-9 (11-13 year old) Held on Wednesday evenings Kuaotunu Hall from 530pm - 7pm Any inquiries please contact Robyn 020 409 39674 or email robynbalfour2hotmailcom

Kuaotunu ICONZ for Girlz Growing Girls for Good Held at the Kuaotunu Hall Wednesdays at 4pm-530pm (during the school term) For Girls aged 8-13 years old For more information please contact Robyn 020 409 39674 or email robynbalfour2hotmailcom

THURSDAYSLadies 18 Hole Golfers tee off 930 am The Dunes

Mens 9 Hole Golfers tee off 1030 am The Dunes

Ladies Golf 9 and 18 golfers Tee off at 10am The Dunes

Ladies Keep Fit 9-10am Matarangi Fire Station All Welcome Phone Barbara 866 2687

Matarangi Craft Group meets every Thursday at 1030am the Matarangi Fire Station Info Linda Segetin at 866 5653

Hatha Yoga 9 - 1030 am

Kuaotunu Steiner Playgroup ndash the contact to Kindergarten 07 8660094 and the time from 9 am to 1130 am

TUES THURS amp SATRings Beach Wetland Volunteer days 830-1230 Ph 866 5338

SATURDAYSHatha Yoga 3rd Age 9-1030am (For over 60 yr olds andor for people with limited mobility)

SUNDAYSMatarangi Markets start Labour Weekend

Upcoming Events

THAMES WINGS AND WHEELSSat 25 Jan 2020 1000amThames Airfield

LEADFOOT FESTIVALSat 08 Feb 2020 - Sun 09 Feb 2020Leadfoot Ranch Hahei

MERCURY BAY ART ESCAPESat 07 Mar 2020 - Sun 08 Mar 2020 Tairua to Kuaotunu

A TASTE OF MATARANGISat 04 Apr 2020

Village Green Matarangi

Classifieds Notices

EXCEPTIONAL SECTION 4 SALEWhangapoua Beach Coromandel Elevated + All Day Sun + Sea Views + Private Access +

Concrete Driveway + 46 acres + Native Bush + Three Building Platforms for a dwelling boat shed or heli pad + 5 mins to Boat Ramp + Spray Free + Beehives + Walking Distance to Beach Viewings recommended $1200000 Further info inspection and market analysis contact Lance Adams +64 27 2566 229

Lvadams39gmailcom

MAH JONG GROUPAnyone interested in a Mah Jong group in Matarangi please contact Sheila 021 1858567

FREEhellip Classified adverts are FREE for the publicEmail details to contactmatarangibeachpapercom | Deadline is the last Friday of the month

High Low High Low High

9 0010 0641 1234 185310 0100 0731 1325 194511 0149 0820 1416 203612 0238 0909 1507 212713 0327 0958 1558 221914 0416 1048 1649 231015 506 1138 174116 0002 0557 1229 183317 0056 0651 1322 192718 0151 0746 1416 202219 0249 0845 1511 211920 0349 0945 1608 221821 0450 1046 1706 231722 0549 1146 180323 0014 0646 1243 190024 0108 0739 1337 195325 0159 0828 1427 204226 0245 0913 1514 212827 0329 0956 1558 221128 0410 1037 16 225229 0449 1117 1719 233230 0528 1156 175931 0012 0608 1236 1839

1 0053 0649 1317 1920Source LINZ

JANUARY 2020 TIDES WHITIANGA

23

126 Kelly Jade AvenueOptions are endless for this 714sqm section surrounded by quality homes You have the ease of the golf course behind you and the reserve in front offering harbour views Call now to secure for summer For Sale $280000 ID 2200597

Section in Kelly Jade

MH REALTY LTD BAYLEYS LICENSED UNDER THE REAA 2008

Kylie PullenM 021 163 6514B 07 866 0098

kyliepullenbayleysconz

Belinda SammonsM 027 272 7728B 07 866 0098

belindasammonsbayleysconz

bull Elegant home with double garage set along Matarangis Harbour Front bull Enjoy the upstairs spacious open plan living and dining

bull Generous sunny decks elevated views across the Harbour bull Picturesque views of the sleeping giant

bull This could easily be your home away from home

3 2 2 116 TI KOUKA CRESCENT | MATARANGI

Mark Hall Licensed Agent (REA 2008) M 021 607 135 E markbeachrealtyconz

Shirvani Hall Licensed Salesperson (REA 2008) M 021028 46458 E shirvanibeachrealtyconz

VIEW ONLINE wwwbeachrealtyconz MT608

Your home away from home on the Waterfront

rwmatarangiconz

White Sands Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Louise Bradley 027 348 1700 louisebradleyraywhitecom

Pip Perry 020 4063 7380 pipperryraywhitecom

33 Kaipapaka Row Te Rerenga (View from site)

105 Mahoe Place Matarangi (View from site)

$499000

$330000

ldquoCall your Matarangi based Salespeople for a current

market appraisalrdquo

Wishing You All

A Happy New Year At The Beach

BRING THE BOAT $585000

220 Matarangi Drive MatarangiAfter years of family holidays itrsquos time for a new adventure and this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom property is ready for new owners Located in the popular established part of Matarangi this property is ideal for holidaymakers or permanent living Features include the main bedroom with ensuite guest bathroom with separate shower and bath separate laundry open plan living that fl ows out to a covered deck Kent style fi replace for the winter months and a very large high stud garage for the boat plus extra storage As an added bonus there is a caravan and utility connected by a covered patio area that provides a private space for entertainment and a 3rd bathroom for guests Fully fenced back yard which includes a separate fenced area for the family dog Enjoy the convenience of the reserve across the road and start creating your Matarangi memories Call the team at Richardsons to view

Ref RM014 For details callKayla Clarke 022 509 1368wwwrichardsonsconz

3 3 Land Size 551m22+

Page 19: YourLOCAL EVERYDAY · So to save the whale, the then DOC Ranger Rob Chappell got hold of Harold Abrahamson who used his digger to load the whale onto a truck taking it over the Whangapoua

19

lsquoDan the Manrsquo was back in town with his wines from Mills Reef for the Wine Clubrsquos Christmas celebration About 60 folk attended the fun filled evening of delicious food and nice wine As Dan said this was not just a celebration of wine but a celebration of communityMills Reef is a winery near Tauranga and is one of the vineyards chosen for the A Taste of Matarangi Festival The evening was largely about show casing their Elspeth range of wines but we did start off the evening with a celebratory Non Vintage Bubbles (A Methode Traditionale) and we did try their Reserve Rose and Reserve Pinot Noir during the evening tooThe Mills Reef Elspeth represents their top tier of wines produced from their own vineyards in the Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay The range is limited to Chardonnay Syrah and Bordeaux style reds The Elspeth tier is named in honour and memory of the winemakerrsquos Grandmother Elspeth PrestonFor the evening Sharon and Darren from Four Square Matarangi provided some delicious platters and Bob Segetin provided some lovely smoked fish Xmas Ham and Buns were also on offer beautifully cooked by our master chef Rosie A choice of glazed ham was given Cointreau and Orange or Brandy and Mustard Both were sublime This was expertly carved once again by our master carver SteveThese wines are all available at Puku and KerrersquosFeatured Master Chef Rosie Jakicevich and Master Carver Steve Threadgold at the Xmas Wine Club

BOBCAT and Truck Hire

Building Site amp Driveway preparation

Post Hole Boring Trenching Metal amp Topsoil Supplies Section Clearance Landscaping Experienced Owner Operator

ldquoWE MAKE THE EARTH MOVErdquo

Matarangi BasedBrendan OrsquoConnellM 0274 934 212AH 07 866 0505

For all your Sewage amp Storm water requirementsCertified Installer of Septic Tanks

Site amp Floor PreparationsFootings amp DrillingTruck amp Digger Hire

Metal amp Topsoil Suppliers

Contact Brian Ph 07 866 5432 021 477 478

Matarangi Drainage - Registered Drainlayer

For Bicycle Sales Repairs Parts Accessories and Hire

Your local beach paper keeping you informed and update on our community

To advertise contact Liam contact

matarangibeachpapercom

Mark Hall Owner Principal (Licensed Agent REAA 2008)

MOBILE 021 607 135 OFFICE 07 866 55 66 EMAIL markbeachrealtyconz

wwwbeachrealtyconz

RINGS BEACH TO MATARANGI SWIMA record 69 swimmers completed the 15th running of the Rings Beach to Matarangi ocean swim on January 3rd

Though there were slightly choppy conditions the lack of a swell made the time fast with Christiaan Maarhuis coming home in just 1430 just metres ahead of Jamie Robins and Tom Moulder

The first woman home was junior category competitor Danielle Curtlett in 1626 with Beth Harford and Sarah Brooks following behind her in another close race

Top Some entered the water in wetsuits while some other brave souls swam in just shorts and bikinis Thankfully no budgie smugglers

Bottom Steve Threadgold greeted at the finish line by his granddaughter following his ldquofirst competitive swim in decadesrdquo

Puku amp KerresWine Club

20

STARGAZERS SIGHTSwith Alastair Brickell of Stargazers Tours amp BnB

Venus continues to be unmistakable in the western twilight sky as the ldquoevening starrdquo and appears higher and higher after sunset this month as it moves further away from the Sun from our point of view It will be furthest away and thus highest at the end of March In June it will be on the other side of the Sun and will then be our ldquomorning starrdquo Jupiter is very low in the eastern pre-dawn sky as is Mars and also Saturn which is too close to the Sun to be easily visible We will be able to see Jupiter being briefly covered up by the Moon on the 23rd

Orion with ldquothe Potrdquo is unmistakable in the eastern evening sky along with Sirius and Canopus the two brightest stars Alpha Centauri the third brightest is low on the southern horizon in the evening Of these three only Sirius the brightest is visible to observers in the Northern Hemisphere so we are very lucky here We also get a great view of the Pleiades the Seven Sisters or Matariki in our summer nights towards the northeast This very distinctive young star cluster is known as Subaru to the Japanese and can be seen on the logo of their car of the same name This Milky Way is visible late in the evening but is quite faint as we are now only seeing its outside edge

January 17 ndash The pre-dawn eastern sky will have bright Jupiter on the horizon with Mars and the red giant star Antares just above it Antares means ldquorival of Marsrdquo and it will be interesting to compare their colours and brightness When Mars is close to us it can be almost as bright as Antares and thus its rival

January 21 ndash The crescent Moon now joins the morning show and almost forms a line with Mars and Antares above it and to the right

January 22 ndash The early morning Moon is now about half way between Mars and Jupiter which is low on the horizon Tomorrow it will move across Jupiter

January 23 ndash Observers with powerful binoculars or a telescope will be able to see an unusual sight during the daytime with the Moon covering or ldquooccultingrdquo Jupiter The biggest planet will disappear behind the Moon at 430pm and reappear on the other side at 531pm Great care must be taken to never look at the Sun which will be quite near the Moon today with either binoculars or a telescope as instant blindness can result

January 26 ndash The western twilight sky will show a very thin crescent Moon with faint Mercury just below it to the left

January 27 ndash The thin crescent Moon now lies about half way between faint Mercury and brilliant Venus in the evening twilight

January 28 ndash The crescent Moon now sits right next to brilliant Venus

January 29 ndash The Moon has now moved above Venus on its 28 day trek around the Earth

Kregting ElectricalRegistered

Electrical Contractors

Ben Kregting Kuaotunu07 869 5695 0274 913 689

kregtingbengmailcom

021 130 8745 | (07) 866 2175KUAOTUNU

Hatha Yoga

Tuesdays 10 - 1130am amp Thursdays 9 ndash 1030am Saturdays 3rd Age amp Limited Mobility Class 9 ndash 1030am

Venue Kuaotunu Hall

Sessions $15 Single

10 Concession Card $130 amp

Gold Card $10

hellip with Jose Kakebeeke

Ph 021393299 or 078664888 josekakebeekegmailcom

Lawn Mowing Guy

Weed EatingWeed Spraying

Rubbish Removal

baldwinsxtraconz

021 075 2724

Festive Fun on the Harbour

The Big Yellow Duck made another appearance on Whangapoua Harbour this Christmas courtesy of the

crew at Peninsula Pests and NZ Rangehoods

Also on Whangapoua Harbour this festive season was Santarsquos water sleigh which was built by Howard Smith

Check out our Matarangi Beach Paper website

wwwmatarangibeachpapercom The last 3 editions plus

BEACH magazine

21

Bespoke Furniture + Cabinetry

Holistic HealthMASSAGE

Located at 992 Te Rerenga ndash Kuaotunu Rd

For appointments contactBronwyn Ririnui

07 867 1252021 158 4774

wwwbronwynsmassagecom

0800 080 224 inforangehoodinstallersconzwwwrangehoodinstallersconz

Logic AVAudio and Visual Installations Stereo Home Theatre Systems

Office 07 869 5042jameslogicavconzlogicavconz

Multiroom Linked Audio TV DistributionWired Wireless and Pro Monitor SpeakersHome Wifi Network Update Extension

Mobile 021 781 971 TV Projector Supply and Installation

----------------

Check out our Matarangi Beach Paper website

wwwmatarangibeachpapercom The last 3 editions plus

BEACH magazine

puzzle corner ------

Our Monthly Puzzle created by David Key

with Sharon ClayHere we are in 2020 so Happy New Year to you all and wishing you all a bug free 2020

As I write a few have reared their heads again especially with the heat ndash ants of course bed bugs (as people come back from their overseas travels) but this time wersquore talking about fleas

Several species are found on a range of warm-blooded hosts including humans (eg the cat flea the dog flea the bird flea and the northern rat flea) Adult fleas are found on the hosts themselves whereas the larvae and pupae live in places like the burrows or nests of hosts When fleas have not fed for some time they are likely to change their choice of host and this may involve having a human blood meal While the human flea is rare in New Zealand cat and bird fleas are very common

There are few things you can do to remove them eg keeping up with animal flea treatment ensure their bedding clean is kept clean at all times vacuum carpets and furnishings especially pets areas regularly but remember to remove the dust bag and clean it before the next use Spraying or bombing the house will help to remove them

Remember fleas can live more than 100 days On average they live two to three months Female fleas cannot lay eggs until after their first blood meal and begin to lay eggs within 36-48 hours after that meal

Trivia 2020 - Adult fleas can jump distances up to 200 times their body length this is the equivalent of an adult human jumping 400 metres

Stephen amp Sharon Clay Peninsula Pest Services Ltd

R N D E L A O M C

C O M R D N A E L

L E A M C O R D N

D A C L M R E N O

O L R N A E M C D

E M N C O D L A R

A R E D N L C O M

M D L O E C N R A

N C O A R M D L E

DECEMBERrsquoS SUDOKU SOLUTIONThe first sale of the day was herbal soap made by a crafter whose name did not begin with a DThis like the wand was not the cheapest item of the first five items sold that dayA laser cut gift was sold for $20 which was not created by one of the girls and was cheaper than Marys itemThe fifth sale of the day was for the amount of $40 it was something the girl that created it was very proud ofDawns product sold 2nd and like Annettes was not one of the two most expensive itemsDerek made elaborate Macrame products but one of these was not one of the first three products sold

22

Regular Events

MONDAYSMen on Mats (Pilates for Blokes) 8-9am Ph Christiane 0273122584

Matarangi Ladies Pilates 9-10am Ph Christiane 0273122584

Kuaotunu Craft amp Social Club 1-4pm Ph Lia 866 2054

Kuaotunu Library 1-4pm Ph Maxine 027 293 0369

Mens 9 Hole Golfers tee off 1030am The Dunes

Contract Bridge 7pm St Johnrsquos rooms Tiki Rd Coro Town Info ph Colin 866 5428

Yoga 7am Vinyasa Kuaotunu Hall Ph 021 08 100 125

Ladies ldquoAllsorts Excerciserdquo Class beginning June 10th at the fire station 1015 - till 1115 ( after Ladies Pilates) - duration 1hr Phone Christiane 0273122584

Books and Banter Club First Monday of the month - 7 to 9 pm Bring a book you have enjoyed to share and swap Coffee and tea and BYO wine Phone Cora on 0212226707 if you wish to attend and for venue details Numbers are limited

Kuaotunu Library Open 247 when you become a member Contact Maxine 07 866 4341 or 027 293 0369

TUESDAYSMenrsquos Coffee Morning (1st Tues of every Month ndash 7th March) 10am Pipers Cafeacute

Ladies Golf 9 and 18 golfers Tee off at 10am The Dunes

Matarangi Craft Group 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month 7-9pm Meet at the Matarangi Fire Station Contact Lesley 07 866 0788

KAMAG meeting 530pm every 2nd Tuesday of the month Kuaotunu Hall All welcome

Hatha Yoga 10 - 1130 am

WEDNESDAYSKuaotunu Steiner Play Group 930-1130am Ph Ina 866 2841

Menrsquos Golf Tee off 10am Meet The Dunes just before tee off

Womenrsquos Coffee Morning (1st Wed of every month) 10am Pipers Cafeacute All welcome

YOGA 7am Vinyasa Kuaotunu Hall Ph 021 08 100 125

ICONZ for boys The Adventure begins hereAnchor - Year 1-3 (5-7 year old) Adventure - Year 4-6 (8-10 year old) STARTING TERM 2 Extreme - Year 7-9 (11-13 year old) Held on Wednesday evenings Kuaotunu Hall from 530pm - 7pm Any inquiries please contact Robyn 020 409 39674 or email robynbalfour2hotmailcom

Kuaotunu ICONZ for Girlz Growing Girls for Good Held at the Kuaotunu Hall Wednesdays at 4pm-530pm (during the school term) For Girls aged 8-13 years old For more information please contact Robyn 020 409 39674 or email robynbalfour2hotmailcom

THURSDAYSLadies 18 Hole Golfers tee off 930 am The Dunes

Mens 9 Hole Golfers tee off 1030 am The Dunes

Ladies Golf 9 and 18 golfers Tee off at 10am The Dunes

Ladies Keep Fit 9-10am Matarangi Fire Station All Welcome Phone Barbara 866 2687

Matarangi Craft Group meets every Thursday at 1030am the Matarangi Fire Station Info Linda Segetin at 866 5653

Hatha Yoga 9 - 1030 am

Kuaotunu Steiner Playgroup ndash the contact to Kindergarten 07 8660094 and the time from 9 am to 1130 am

TUES THURS amp SATRings Beach Wetland Volunteer days 830-1230 Ph 866 5338

SATURDAYSHatha Yoga 3rd Age 9-1030am (For over 60 yr olds andor for people with limited mobility)

SUNDAYSMatarangi Markets start Labour Weekend

Upcoming Events

THAMES WINGS AND WHEELSSat 25 Jan 2020 1000amThames Airfield

LEADFOOT FESTIVALSat 08 Feb 2020 - Sun 09 Feb 2020Leadfoot Ranch Hahei

MERCURY BAY ART ESCAPESat 07 Mar 2020 - Sun 08 Mar 2020 Tairua to Kuaotunu

A TASTE OF MATARANGISat 04 Apr 2020

Village Green Matarangi

Classifieds Notices

EXCEPTIONAL SECTION 4 SALEWhangapoua Beach Coromandel Elevated + All Day Sun + Sea Views + Private Access +

Concrete Driveway + 46 acres + Native Bush + Three Building Platforms for a dwelling boat shed or heli pad + 5 mins to Boat Ramp + Spray Free + Beehives + Walking Distance to Beach Viewings recommended $1200000 Further info inspection and market analysis contact Lance Adams +64 27 2566 229

Lvadams39gmailcom

MAH JONG GROUPAnyone interested in a Mah Jong group in Matarangi please contact Sheila 021 1858567

FREEhellip Classified adverts are FREE for the publicEmail details to contactmatarangibeachpapercom | Deadline is the last Friday of the month

High Low High Low High

9 0010 0641 1234 185310 0100 0731 1325 194511 0149 0820 1416 203612 0238 0909 1507 212713 0327 0958 1558 221914 0416 1048 1649 231015 506 1138 174116 0002 0557 1229 183317 0056 0651 1322 192718 0151 0746 1416 202219 0249 0845 1511 211920 0349 0945 1608 221821 0450 1046 1706 231722 0549 1146 180323 0014 0646 1243 190024 0108 0739 1337 195325 0159 0828 1427 204226 0245 0913 1514 212827 0329 0956 1558 221128 0410 1037 16 225229 0449 1117 1719 233230 0528 1156 175931 0012 0608 1236 1839

1 0053 0649 1317 1920Source LINZ

JANUARY 2020 TIDES WHITIANGA

23

126 Kelly Jade AvenueOptions are endless for this 714sqm section surrounded by quality homes You have the ease of the golf course behind you and the reserve in front offering harbour views Call now to secure for summer For Sale $280000 ID 2200597

Section in Kelly Jade

MH REALTY LTD BAYLEYS LICENSED UNDER THE REAA 2008

Kylie PullenM 021 163 6514B 07 866 0098

kyliepullenbayleysconz

Belinda SammonsM 027 272 7728B 07 866 0098

belindasammonsbayleysconz

bull Elegant home with double garage set along Matarangis Harbour Front bull Enjoy the upstairs spacious open plan living and dining

bull Generous sunny decks elevated views across the Harbour bull Picturesque views of the sleeping giant

bull This could easily be your home away from home

3 2 2 116 TI KOUKA CRESCENT | MATARANGI

Mark Hall Licensed Agent (REA 2008) M 021 607 135 E markbeachrealtyconz

Shirvani Hall Licensed Salesperson (REA 2008) M 021028 46458 E shirvanibeachrealtyconz

VIEW ONLINE wwwbeachrealtyconz MT608

Your home away from home on the Waterfront

rwmatarangiconz

White Sands Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Louise Bradley 027 348 1700 louisebradleyraywhitecom

Pip Perry 020 4063 7380 pipperryraywhitecom

33 Kaipapaka Row Te Rerenga (View from site)

105 Mahoe Place Matarangi (View from site)

$499000

$330000

ldquoCall your Matarangi based Salespeople for a current

market appraisalrdquo

Wishing You All

A Happy New Year At The Beach

BRING THE BOAT $585000

220 Matarangi Drive MatarangiAfter years of family holidays itrsquos time for a new adventure and this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom property is ready for new owners Located in the popular established part of Matarangi this property is ideal for holidaymakers or permanent living Features include the main bedroom with ensuite guest bathroom with separate shower and bath separate laundry open plan living that fl ows out to a covered deck Kent style fi replace for the winter months and a very large high stud garage for the boat plus extra storage As an added bonus there is a caravan and utility connected by a covered patio area that provides a private space for entertainment and a 3rd bathroom for guests Fully fenced back yard which includes a separate fenced area for the family dog Enjoy the convenience of the reserve across the road and start creating your Matarangi memories Call the team at Richardsons to view

Ref RM014 For details callKayla Clarke 022 509 1368wwwrichardsonsconz

3 3 Land Size 551m22+

Page 20: YourLOCAL EVERYDAY · So to save the whale, the then DOC Ranger Rob Chappell got hold of Harold Abrahamson who used his digger to load the whale onto a truck taking it over the Whangapoua

20

STARGAZERS SIGHTSwith Alastair Brickell of Stargazers Tours amp BnB

Venus continues to be unmistakable in the western twilight sky as the ldquoevening starrdquo and appears higher and higher after sunset this month as it moves further away from the Sun from our point of view It will be furthest away and thus highest at the end of March In June it will be on the other side of the Sun and will then be our ldquomorning starrdquo Jupiter is very low in the eastern pre-dawn sky as is Mars and also Saturn which is too close to the Sun to be easily visible We will be able to see Jupiter being briefly covered up by the Moon on the 23rd

Orion with ldquothe Potrdquo is unmistakable in the eastern evening sky along with Sirius and Canopus the two brightest stars Alpha Centauri the third brightest is low on the southern horizon in the evening Of these three only Sirius the brightest is visible to observers in the Northern Hemisphere so we are very lucky here We also get a great view of the Pleiades the Seven Sisters or Matariki in our summer nights towards the northeast This very distinctive young star cluster is known as Subaru to the Japanese and can be seen on the logo of their car of the same name This Milky Way is visible late in the evening but is quite faint as we are now only seeing its outside edge

January 17 ndash The pre-dawn eastern sky will have bright Jupiter on the horizon with Mars and the red giant star Antares just above it Antares means ldquorival of Marsrdquo and it will be interesting to compare their colours and brightness When Mars is close to us it can be almost as bright as Antares and thus its rival

January 21 ndash The crescent Moon now joins the morning show and almost forms a line with Mars and Antares above it and to the right

January 22 ndash The early morning Moon is now about half way between Mars and Jupiter which is low on the horizon Tomorrow it will move across Jupiter

January 23 ndash Observers with powerful binoculars or a telescope will be able to see an unusual sight during the daytime with the Moon covering or ldquooccultingrdquo Jupiter The biggest planet will disappear behind the Moon at 430pm and reappear on the other side at 531pm Great care must be taken to never look at the Sun which will be quite near the Moon today with either binoculars or a telescope as instant blindness can result

January 26 ndash The western twilight sky will show a very thin crescent Moon with faint Mercury just below it to the left

January 27 ndash The thin crescent Moon now lies about half way between faint Mercury and brilliant Venus in the evening twilight

January 28 ndash The crescent Moon now sits right next to brilliant Venus

January 29 ndash The Moon has now moved above Venus on its 28 day trek around the Earth

Kregting ElectricalRegistered

Electrical Contractors

Ben Kregting Kuaotunu07 869 5695 0274 913 689

kregtingbengmailcom

021 130 8745 | (07) 866 2175KUAOTUNU

Hatha Yoga

Tuesdays 10 - 1130am amp Thursdays 9 ndash 1030am Saturdays 3rd Age amp Limited Mobility Class 9 ndash 1030am

Venue Kuaotunu Hall

Sessions $15 Single

10 Concession Card $130 amp

Gold Card $10

hellip with Jose Kakebeeke

Ph 021393299 or 078664888 josekakebeekegmailcom

Lawn Mowing Guy

Weed EatingWeed Spraying

Rubbish Removal

baldwinsxtraconz

021 075 2724

Festive Fun on the Harbour

The Big Yellow Duck made another appearance on Whangapoua Harbour this Christmas courtesy of the

crew at Peninsula Pests and NZ Rangehoods

Also on Whangapoua Harbour this festive season was Santarsquos water sleigh which was built by Howard Smith

Check out our Matarangi Beach Paper website

wwwmatarangibeachpapercom The last 3 editions plus

BEACH magazine

21

Bespoke Furniture + Cabinetry

Holistic HealthMASSAGE

Located at 992 Te Rerenga ndash Kuaotunu Rd

For appointments contactBronwyn Ririnui

07 867 1252021 158 4774

wwwbronwynsmassagecom

0800 080 224 inforangehoodinstallersconzwwwrangehoodinstallersconz

Logic AVAudio and Visual Installations Stereo Home Theatre Systems

Office 07 869 5042jameslogicavconzlogicavconz

Multiroom Linked Audio TV DistributionWired Wireless and Pro Monitor SpeakersHome Wifi Network Update Extension

Mobile 021 781 971 TV Projector Supply and Installation

----------------

Check out our Matarangi Beach Paper website

wwwmatarangibeachpapercom The last 3 editions plus

BEACH magazine

puzzle corner ------

Our Monthly Puzzle created by David Key

with Sharon ClayHere we are in 2020 so Happy New Year to you all and wishing you all a bug free 2020

As I write a few have reared their heads again especially with the heat ndash ants of course bed bugs (as people come back from their overseas travels) but this time wersquore talking about fleas

Several species are found on a range of warm-blooded hosts including humans (eg the cat flea the dog flea the bird flea and the northern rat flea) Adult fleas are found on the hosts themselves whereas the larvae and pupae live in places like the burrows or nests of hosts When fleas have not fed for some time they are likely to change their choice of host and this may involve having a human blood meal While the human flea is rare in New Zealand cat and bird fleas are very common

There are few things you can do to remove them eg keeping up with animal flea treatment ensure their bedding clean is kept clean at all times vacuum carpets and furnishings especially pets areas regularly but remember to remove the dust bag and clean it before the next use Spraying or bombing the house will help to remove them

Remember fleas can live more than 100 days On average they live two to three months Female fleas cannot lay eggs until after their first blood meal and begin to lay eggs within 36-48 hours after that meal

Trivia 2020 - Adult fleas can jump distances up to 200 times their body length this is the equivalent of an adult human jumping 400 metres

Stephen amp Sharon Clay Peninsula Pest Services Ltd

R N D E L A O M C

C O M R D N A E L

L E A M C O R D N

D A C L M R E N O

O L R N A E M C D

E M N C O D L A R

A R E D N L C O M

M D L O E C N R A

N C O A R M D L E

DECEMBERrsquoS SUDOKU SOLUTIONThe first sale of the day was herbal soap made by a crafter whose name did not begin with a DThis like the wand was not the cheapest item of the first five items sold that dayA laser cut gift was sold for $20 which was not created by one of the girls and was cheaper than Marys itemThe fifth sale of the day was for the amount of $40 it was something the girl that created it was very proud ofDawns product sold 2nd and like Annettes was not one of the two most expensive itemsDerek made elaborate Macrame products but one of these was not one of the first three products sold

22

Regular Events

MONDAYSMen on Mats (Pilates for Blokes) 8-9am Ph Christiane 0273122584

Matarangi Ladies Pilates 9-10am Ph Christiane 0273122584

Kuaotunu Craft amp Social Club 1-4pm Ph Lia 866 2054

Kuaotunu Library 1-4pm Ph Maxine 027 293 0369

Mens 9 Hole Golfers tee off 1030am The Dunes

Contract Bridge 7pm St Johnrsquos rooms Tiki Rd Coro Town Info ph Colin 866 5428

Yoga 7am Vinyasa Kuaotunu Hall Ph 021 08 100 125

Ladies ldquoAllsorts Excerciserdquo Class beginning June 10th at the fire station 1015 - till 1115 ( after Ladies Pilates) - duration 1hr Phone Christiane 0273122584

Books and Banter Club First Monday of the month - 7 to 9 pm Bring a book you have enjoyed to share and swap Coffee and tea and BYO wine Phone Cora on 0212226707 if you wish to attend and for venue details Numbers are limited

Kuaotunu Library Open 247 when you become a member Contact Maxine 07 866 4341 or 027 293 0369

TUESDAYSMenrsquos Coffee Morning (1st Tues of every Month ndash 7th March) 10am Pipers Cafeacute

Ladies Golf 9 and 18 golfers Tee off at 10am The Dunes

Matarangi Craft Group 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month 7-9pm Meet at the Matarangi Fire Station Contact Lesley 07 866 0788

KAMAG meeting 530pm every 2nd Tuesday of the month Kuaotunu Hall All welcome

Hatha Yoga 10 - 1130 am

WEDNESDAYSKuaotunu Steiner Play Group 930-1130am Ph Ina 866 2841

Menrsquos Golf Tee off 10am Meet The Dunes just before tee off

Womenrsquos Coffee Morning (1st Wed of every month) 10am Pipers Cafeacute All welcome

YOGA 7am Vinyasa Kuaotunu Hall Ph 021 08 100 125

ICONZ for boys The Adventure begins hereAnchor - Year 1-3 (5-7 year old) Adventure - Year 4-6 (8-10 year old) STARTING TERM 2 Extreme - Year 7-9 (11-13 year old) Held on Wednesday evenings Kuaotunu Hall from 530pm - 7pm Any inquiries please contact Robyn 020 409 39674 or email robynbalfour2hotmailcom

Kuaotunu ICONZ for Girlz Growing Girls for Good Held at the Kuaotunu Hall Wednesdays at 4pm-530pm (during the school term) For Girls aged 8-13 years old For more information please contact Robyn 020 409 39674 or email robynbalfour2hotmailcom

THURSDAYSLadies 18 Hole Golfers tee off 930 am The Dunes

Mens 9 Hole Golfers tee off 1030 am The Dunes

Ladies Golf 9 and 18 golfers Tee off at 10am The Dunes

Ladies Keep Fit 9-10am Matarangi Fire Station All Welcome Phone Barbara 866 2687

Matarangi Craft Group meets every Thursday at 1030am the Matarangi Fire Station Info Linda Segetin at 866 5653

Hatha Yoga 9 - 1030 am

Kuaotunu Steiner Playgroup ndash the contact to Kindergarten 07 8660094 and the time from 9 am to 1130 am

TUES THURS amp SATRings Beach Wetland Volunteer days 830-1230 Ph 866 5338

SATURDAYSHatha Yoga 3rd Age 9-1030am (For over 60 yr olds andor for people with limited mobility)

SUNDAYSMatarangi Markets start Labour Weekend

Upcoming Events

THAMES WINGS AND WHEELSSat 25 Jan 2020 1000amThames Airfield

LEADFOOT FESTIVALSat 08 Feb 2020 - Sun 09 Feb 2020Leadfoot Ranch Hahei

MERCURY BAY ART ESCAPESat 07 Mar 2020 - Sun 08 Mar 2020 Tairua to Kuaotunu

A TASTE OF MATARANGISat 04 Apr 2020

Village Green Matarangi

Classifieds Notices

EXCEPTIONAL SECTION 4 SALEWhangapoua Beach Coromandel Elevated + All Day Sun + Sea Views + Private Access +

Concrete Driveway + 46 acres + Native Bush + Three Building Platforms for a dwelling boat shed or heli pad + 5 mins to Boat Ramp + Spray Free + Beehives + Walking Distance to Beach Viewings recommended $1200000 Further info inspection and market analysis contact Lance Adams +64 27 2566 229

Lvadams39gmailcom

MAH JONG GROUPAnyone interested in a Mah Jong group in Matarangi please contact Sheila 021 1858567

FREEhellip Classified adverts are FREE for the publicEmail details to contactmatarangibeachpapercom | Deadline is the last Friday of the month

High Low High Low High

9 0010 0641 1234 185310 0100 0731 1325 194511 0149 0820 1416 203612 0238 0909 1507 212713 0327 0958 1558 221914 0416 1048 1649 231015 506 1138 174116 0002 0557 1229 183317 0056 0651 1322 192718 0151 0746 1416 202219 0249 0845 1511 211920 0349 0945 1608 221821 0450 1046 1706 231722 0549 1146 180323 0014 0646 1243 190024 0108 0739 1337 195325 0159 0828 1427 204226 0245 0913 1514 212827 0329 0956 1558 221128 0410 1037 16 225229 0449 1117 1719 233230 0528 1156 175931 0012 0608 1236 1839

1 0053 0649 1317 1920Source LINZ

JANUARY 2020 TIDES WHITIANGA

23

126 Kelly Jade AvenueOptions are endless for this 714sqm section surrounded by quality homes You have the ease of the golf course behind you and the reserve in front offering harbour views Call now to secure for summer For Sale $280000 ID 2200597

Section in Kelly Jade

MH REALTY LTD BAYLEYS LICENSED UNDER THE REAA 2008

Kylie PullenM 021 163 6514B 07 866 0098

kyliepullenbayleysconz

Belinda SammonsM 027 272 7728B 07 866 0098

belindasammonsbayleysconz

bull Elegant home with double garage set along Matarangis Harbour Front bull Enjoy the upstairs spacious open plan living and dining

bull Generous sunny decks elevated views across the Harbour bull Picturesque views of the sleeping giant

bull This could easily be your home away from home

3 2 2 116 TI KOUKA CRESCENT | MATARANGI

Mark Hall Licensed Agent (REA 2008) M 021 607 135 E markbeachrealtyconz

Shirvani Hall Licensed Salesperson (REA 2008) M 021028 46458 E shirvanibeachrealtyconz

VIEW ONLINE wwwbeachrealtyconz MT608

Your home away from home on the Waterfront

rwmatarangiconz

White Sands Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Louise Bradley 027 348 1700 louisebradleyraywhitecom

Pip Perry 020 4063 7380 pipperryraywhitecom

33 Kaipapaka Row Te Rerenga (View from site)

105 Mahoe Place Matarangi (View from site)

$499000

$330000

ldquoCall your Matarangi based Salespeople for a current

market appraisalrdquo

Wishing You All

A Happy New Year At The Beach

BRING THE BOAT $585000

220 Matarangi Drive MatarangiAfter years of family holidays itrsquos time for a new adventure and this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom property is ready for new owners Located in the popular established part of Matarangi this property is ideal for holidaymakers or permanent living Features include the main bedroom with ensuite guest bathroom with separate shower and bath separate laundry open plan living that fl ows out to a covered deck Kent style fi replace for the winter months and a very large high stud garage for the boat plus extra storage As an added bonus there is a caravan and utility connected by a covered patio area that provides a private space for entertainment and a 3rd bathroom for guests Fully fenced back yard which includes a separate fenced area for the family dog Enjoy the convenience of the reserve across the road and start creating your Matarangi memories Call the team at Richardsons to view

Ref RM014 For details callKayla Clarke 022 509 1368wwwrichardsonsconz

3 3 Land Size 551m22+

Page 21: YourLOCAL EVERYDAY · So to save the whale, the then DOC Ranger Rob Chappell got hold of Harold Abrahamson who used his digger to load the whale onto a truck taking it over the Whangapoua

21

Bespoke Furniture + Cabinetry

Holistic HealthMASSAGE

Located at 992 Te Rerenga ndash Kuaotunu Rd

For appointments contactBronwyn Ririnui

07 867 1252021 158 4774

wwwbronwynsmassagecom

0800 080 224 inforangehoodinstallersconzwwwrangehoodinstallersconz

Logic AVAudio and Visual Installations Stereo Home Theatre Systems

Office 07 869 5042jameslogicavconzlogicavconz

Multiroom Linked Audio TV DistributionWired Wireless and Pro Monitor SpeakersHome Wifi Network Update Extension

Mobile 021 781 971 TV Projector Supply and Installation

----------------

Check out our Matarangi Beach Paper website

wwwmatarangibeachpapercom The last 3 editions plus

BEACH magazine

puzzle corner ------

Our Monthly Puzzle created by David Key

with Sharon ClayHere we are in 2020 so Happy New Year to you all and wishing you all a bug free 2020

As I write a few have reared their heads again especially with the heat ndash ants of course bed bugs (as people come back from their overseas travels) but this time wersquore talking about fleas

Several species are found on a range of warm-blooded hosts including humans (eg the cat flea the dog flea the bird flea and the northern rat flea) Adult fleas are found on the hosts themselves whereas the larvae and pupae live in places like the burrows or nests of hosts When fleas have not fed for some time they are likely to change their choice of host and this may involve having a human blood meal While the human flea is rare in New Zealand cat and bird fleas are very common

There are few things you can do to remove them eg keeping up with animal flea treatment ensure their bedding clean is kept clean at all times vacuum carpets and furnishings especially pets areas regularly but remember to remove the dust bag and clean it before the next use Spraying or bombing the house will help to remove them

Remember fleas can live more than 100 days On average they live two to three months Female fleas cannot lay eggs until after their first blood meal and begin to lay eggs within 36-48 hours after that meal

Trivia 2020 - Adult fleas can jump distances up to 200 times their body length this is the equivalent of an adult human jumping 400 metres

Stephen amp Sharon Clay Peninsula Pest Services Ltd

R N D E L A O M C

C O M R D N A E L

L E A M C O R D N

D A C L M R E N O

O L R N A E M C D

E M N C O D L A R

A R E D N L C O M

M D L O E C N R A

N C O A R M D L E

DECEMBERrsquoS SUDOKU SOLUTIONThe first sale of the day was herbal soap made by a crafter whose name did not begin with a DThis like the wand was not the cheapest item of the first five items sold that dayA laser cut gift was sold for $20 which was not created by one of the girls and was cheaper than Marys itemThe fifth sale of the day was for the amount of $40 it was something the girl that created it was very proud ofDawns product sold 2nd and like Annettes was not one of the two most expensive itemsDerek made elaborate Macrame products but one of these was not one of the first three products sold

22

Regular Events

MONDAYSMen on Mats (Pilates for Blokes) 8-9am Ph Christiane 0273122584

Matarangi Ladies Pilates 9-10am Ph Christiane 0273122584

Kuaotunu Craft amp Social Club 1-4pm Ph Lia 866 2054

Kuaotunu Library 1-4pm Ph Maxine 027 293 0369

Mens 9 Hole Golfers tee off 1030am The Dunes

Contract Bridge 7pm St Johnrsquos rooms Tiki Rd Coro Town Info ph Colin 866 5428

Yoga 7am Vinyasa Kuaotunu Hall Ph 021 08 100 125

Ladies ldquoAllsorts Excerciserdquo Class beginning June 10th at the fire station 1015 - till 1115 ( after Ladies Pilates) - duration 1hr Phone Christiane 0273122584

Books and Banter Club First Monday of the month - 7 to 9 pm Bring a book you have enjoyed to share and swap Coffee and tea and BYO wine Phone Cora on 0212226707 if you wish to attend and for venue details Numbers are limited

Kuaotunu Library Open 247 when you become a member Contact Maxine 07 866 4341 or 027 293 0369

TUESDAYSMenrsquos Coffee Morning (1st Tues of every Month ndash 7th March) 10am Pipers Cafeacute

Ladies Golf 9 and 18 golfers Tee off at 10am The Dunes

Matarangi Craft Group 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month 7-9pm Meet at the Matarangi Fire Station Contact Lesley 07 866 0788

KAMAG meeting 530pm every 2nd Tuesday of the month Kuaotunu Hall All welcome

Hatha Yoga 10 - 1130 am

WEDNESDAYSKuaotunu Steiner Play Group 930-1130am Ph Ina 866 2841

Menrsquos Golf Tee off 10am Meet The Dunes just before tee off

Womenrsquos Coffee Morning (1st Wed of every month) 10am Pipers Cafeacute All welcome

YOGA 7am Vinyasa Kuaotunu Hall Ph 021 08 100 125

ICONZ for boys The Adventure begins hereAnchor - Year 1-3 (5-7 year old) Adventure - Year 4-6 (8-10 year old) STARTING TERM 2 Extreme - Year 7-9 (11-13 year old) Held on Wednesday evenings Kuaotunu Hall from 530pm - 7pm Any inquiries please contact Robyn 020 409 39674 or email robynbalfour2hotmailcom

Kuaotunu ICONZ for Girlz Growing Girls for Good Held at the Kuaotunu Hall Wednesdays at 4pm-530pm (during the school term) For Girls aged 8-13 years old For more information please contact Robyn 020 409 39674 or email robynbalfour2hotmailcom

THURSDAYSLadies 18 Hole Golfers tee off 930 am The Dunes

Mens 9 Hole Golfers tee off 1030 am The Dunes

Ladies Golf 9 and 18 golfers Tee off at 10am The Dunes

Ladies Keep Fit 9-10am Matarangi Fire Station All Welcome Phone Barbara 866 2687

Matarangi Craft Group meets every Thursday at 1030am the Matarangi Fire Station Info Linda Segetin at 866 5653

Hatha Yoga 9 - 1030 am

Kuaotunu Steiner Playgroup ndash the contact to Kindergarten 07 8660094 and the time from 9 am to 1130 am

TUES THURS amp SATRings Beach Wetland Volunteer days 830-1230 Ph 866 5338

SATURDAYSHatha Yoga 3rd Age 9-1030am (For over 60 yr olds andor for people with limited mobility)

SUNDAYSMatarangi Markets start Labour Weekend

Upcoming Events

THAMES WINGS AND WHEELSSat 25 Jan 2020 1000amThames Airfield

LEADFOOT FESTIVALSat 08 Feb 2020 - Sun 09 Feb 2020Leadfoot Ranch Hahei

MERCURY BAY ART ESCAPESat 07 Mar 2020 - Sun 08 Mar 2020 Tairua to Kuaotunu

A TASTE OF MATARANGISat 04 Apr 2020

Village Green Matarangi

Classifieds Notices

EXCEPTIONAL SECTION 4 SALEWhangapoua Beach Coromandel Elevated + All Day Sun + Sea Views + Private Access +

Concrete Driveway + 46 acres + Native Bush + Three Building Platforms for a dwelling boat shed or heli pad + 5 mins to Boat Ramp + Spray Free + Beehives + Walking Distance to Beach Viewings recommended $1200000 Further info inspection and market analysis contact Lance Adams +64 27 2566 229

Lvadams39gmailcom

MAH JONG GROUPAnyone interested in a Mah Jong group in Matarangi please contact Sheila 021 1858567

FREEhellip Classified adverts are FREE for the publicEmail details to contactmatarangibeachpapercom | Deadline is the last Friday of the month

High Low High Low High

9 0010 0641 1234 185310 0100 0731 1325 194511 0149 0820 1416 203612 0238 0909 1507 212713 0327 0958 1558 221914 0416 1048 1649 231015 506 1138 174116 0002 0557 1229 183317 0056 0651 1322 192718 0151 0746 1416 202219 0249 0845 1511 211920 0349 0945 1608 221821 0450 1046 1706 231722 0549 1146 180323 0014 0646 1243 190024 0108 0739 1337 195325 0159 0828 1427 204226 0245 0913 1514 212827 0329 0956 1558 221128 0410 1037 16 225229 0449 1117 1719 233230 0528 1156 175931 0012 0608 1236 1839

1 0053 0649 1317 1920Source LINZ

JANUARY 2020 TIDES WHITIANGA

23

126 Kelly Jade AvenueOptions are endless for this 714sqm section surrounded by quality homes You have the ease of the golf course behind you and the reserve in front offering harbour views Call now to secure for summer For Sale $280000 ID 2200597

Section in Kelly Jade

MH REALTY LTD BAYLEYS LICENSED UNDER THE REAA 2008

Kylie PullenM 021 163 6514B 07 866 0098

kyliepullenbayleysconz

Belinda SammonsM 027 272 7728B 07 866 0098

belindasammonsbayleysconz

bull Elegant home with double garage set along Matarangis Harbour Front bull Enjoy the upstairs spacious open plan living and dining

bull Generous sunny decks elevated views across the Harbour bull Picturesque views of the sleeping giant

bull This could easily be your home away from home

3 2 2 116 TI KOUKA CRESCENT | MATARANGI

Mark Hall Licensed Agent (REA 2008) M 021 607 135 E markbeachrealtyconz

Shirvani Hall Licensed Salesperson (REA 2008) M 021028 46458 E shirvanibeachrealtyconz

VIEW ONLINE wwwbeachrealtyconz MT608

Your home away from home on the Waterfront

rwmatarangiconz

White Sands Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Louise Bradley 027 348 1700 louisebradleyraywhitecom

Pip Perry 020 4063 7380 pipperryraywhitecom

33 Kaipapaka Row Te Rerenga (View from site)

105 Mahoe Place Matarangi (View from site)

$499000

$330000

ldquoCall your Matarangi based Salespeople for a current

market appraisalrdquo

Wishing You All

A Happy New Year At The Beach

BRING THE BOAT $585000

220 Matarangi Drive MatarangiAfter years of family holidays itrsquos time for a new adventure and this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom property is ready for new owners Located in the popular established part of Matarangi this property is ideal for holidaymakers or permanent living Features include the main bedroom with ensuite guest bathroom with separate shower and bath separate laundry open plan living that fl ows out to a covered deck Kent style fi replace for the winter months and a very large high stud garage for the boat plus extra storage As an added bonus there is a caravan and utility connected by a covered patio area that provides a private space for entertainment and a 3rd bathroom for guests Fully fenced back yard which includes a separate fenced area for the family dog Enjoy the convenience of the reserve across the road and start creating your Matarangi memories Call the team at Richardsons to view

Ref RM014 For details callKayla Clarke 022 509 1368wwwrichardsonsconz

3 3 Land Size 551m22+

Page 22: YourLOCAL EVERYDAY · So to save the whale, the then DOC Ranger Rob Chappell got hold of Harold Abrahamson who used his digger to load the whale onto a truck taking it over the Whangapoua

22

Regular Events

MONDAYSMen on Mats (Pilates for Blokes) 8-9am Ph Christiane 0273122584

Matarangi Ladies Pilates 9-10am Ph Christiane 0273122584

Kuaotunu Craft amp Social Club 1-4pm Ph Lia 866 2054

Kuaotunu Library 1-4pm Ph Maxine 027 293 0369

Mens 9 Hole Golfers tee off 1030am The Dunes

Contract Bridge 7pm St Johnrsquos rooms Tiki Rd Coro Town Info ph Colin 866 5428

Yoga 7am Vinyasa Kuaotunu Hall Ph 021 08 100 125

Ladies ldquoAllsorts Excerciserdquo Class beginning June 10th at the fire station 1015 - till 1115 ( after Ladies Pilates) - duration 1hr Phone Christiane 0273122584

Books and Banter Club First Monday of the month - 7 to 9 pm Bring a book you have enjoyed to share and swap Coffee and tea and BYO wine Phone Cora on 0212226707 if you wish to attend and for venue details Numbers are limited

Kuaotunu Library Open 247 when you become a member Contact Maxine 07 866 4341 or 027 293 0369

TUESDAYSMenrsquos Coffee Morning (1st Tues of every Month ndash 7th March) 10am Pipers Cafeacute

Ladies Golf 9 and 18 golfers Tee off at 10am The Dunes

Matarangi Craft Group 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month 7-9pm Meet at the Matarangi Fire Station Contact Lesley 07 866 0788

KAMAG meeting 530pm every 2nd Tuesday of the month Kuaotunu Hall All welcome

Hatha Yoga 10 - 1130 am

WEDNESDAYSKuaotunu Steiner Play Group 930-1130am Ph Ina 866 2841

Menrsquos Golf Tee off 10am Meet The Dunes just before tee off

Womenrsquos Coffee Morning (1st Wed of every month) 10am Pipers Cafeacute All welcome

YOGA 7am Vinyasa Kuaotunu Hall Ph 021 08 100 125

ICONZ for boys The Adventure begins hereAnchor - Year 1-3 (5-7 year old) Adventure - Year 4-6 (8-10 year old) STARTING TERM 2 Extreme - Year 7-9 (11-13 year old) Held on Wednesday evenings Kuaotunu Hall from 530pm - 7pm Any inquiries please contact Robyn 020 409 39674 or email robynbalfour2hotmailcom

Kuaotunu ICONZ for Girlz Growing Girls for Good Held at the Kuaotunu Hall Wednesdays at 4pm-530pm (during the school term) For Girls aged 8-13 years old For more information please contact Robyn 020 409 39674 or email robynbalfour2hotmailcom

THURSDAYSLadies 18 Hole Golfers tee off 930 am The Dunes

Mens 9 Hole Golfers tee off 1030 am The Dunes

Ladies Golf 9 and 18 golfers Tee off at 10am The Dunes

Ladies Keep Fit 9-10am Matarangi Fire Station All Welcome Phone Barbara 866 2687

Matarangi Craft Group meets every Thursday at 1030am the Matarangi Fire Station Info Linda Segetin at 866 5653

Hatha Yoga 9 - 1030 am

Kuaotunu Steiner Playgroup ndash the contact to Kindergarten 07 8660094 and the time from 9 am to 1130 am

TUES THURS amp SATRings Beach Wetland Volunteer days 830-1230 Ph 866 5338

SATURDAYSHatha Yoga 3rd Age 9-1030am (For over 60 yr olds andor for people with limited mobility)

SUNDAYSMatarangi Markets start Labour Weekend

Upcoming Events

THAMES WINGS AND WHEELSSat 25 Jan 2020 1000amThames Airfield

LEADFOOT FESTIVALSat 08 Feb 2020 - Sun 09 Feb 2020Leadfoot Ranch Hahei

MERCURY BAY ART ESCAPESat 07 Mar 2020 - Sun 08 Mar 2020 Tairua to Kuaotunu

A TASTE OF MATARANGISat 04 Apr 2020

Village Green Matarangi

Classifieds Notices

EXCEPTIONAL SECTION 4 SALEWhangapoua Beach Coromandel Elevated + All Day Sun + Sea Views + Private Access +

Concrete Driveway + 46 acres + Native Bush + Three Building Platforms for a dwelling boat shed or heli pad + 5 mins to Boat Ramp + Spray Free + Beehives + Walking Distance to Beach Viewings recommended $1200000 Further info inspection and market analysis contact Lance Adams +64 27 2566 229

Lvadams39gmailcom

MAH JONG GROUPAnyone interested in a Mah Jong group in Matarangi please contact Sheila 021 1858567

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JANUARY 2020 TIDES WHITIANGA

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126 Kelly Jade AvenueOptions are endless for this 714sqm section surrounded by quality homes You have the ease of the golf course behind you and the reserve in front offering harbour views Call now to secure for summer For Sale $280000 ID 2200597

Section in Kelly Jade

MH REALTY LTD BAYLEYS LICENSED UNDER THE REAA 2008

Kylie PullenM 021 163 6514B 07 866 0098

kyliepullenbayleysconz

Belinda SammonsM 027 272 7728B 07 866 0098

belindasammonsbayleysconz

bull Elegant home with double garage set along Matarangis Harbour Front bull Enjoy the upstairs spacious open plan living and dining

bull Generous sunny decks elevated views across the Harbour bull Picturesque views of the sleeping giant

bull This could easily be your home away from home

3 2 2 116 TI KOUKA CRESCENT | MATARANGI

Mark Hall Licensed Agent (REA 2008) M 021 607 135 E markbeachrealtyconz

Shirvani Hall Licensed Salesperson (REA 2008) M 021028 46458 E shirvanibeachrealtyconz

VIEW ONLINE wwwbeachrealtyconz MT608

Your home away from home on the Waterfront

rwmatarangiconz

White Sands Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Louise Bradley 027 348 1700 louisebradleyraywhitecom

Pip Perry 020 4063 7380 pipperryraywhitecom

33 Kaipapaka Row Te Rerenga (View from site)

105 Mahoe Place Matarangi (View from site)

$499000

$330000

ldquoCall your Matarangi based Salespeople for a current

market appraisalrdquo

Wishing You All

A Happy New Year At The Beach

BRING THE BOAT $585000

220 Matarangi Drive MatarangiAfter years of family holidays itrsquos time for a new adventure and this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom property is ready for new owners Located in the popular established part of Matarangi this property is ideal for holidaymakers or permanent living Features include the main bedroom with ensuite guest bathroom with separate shower and bath separate laundry open plan living that fl ows out to a covered deck Kent style fi replace for the winter months and a very large high stud garage for the boat plus extra storage As an added bonus there is a caravan and utility connected by a covered patio area that provides a private space for entertainment and a 3rd bathroom for guests Fully fenced back yard which includes a separate fenced area for the family dog Enjoy the convenience of the reserve across the road and start creating your Matarangi memories Call the team at Richardsons to view

Ref RM014 For details callKayla Clarke 022 509 1368wwwrichardsonsconz

3 3 Land Size 551m22+

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23

126 Kelly Jade AvenueOptions are endless for this 714sqm section surrounded by quality homes You have the ease of the golf course behind you and the reserve in front offering harbour views Call now to secure for summer For Sale $280000 ID 2200597

Section in Kelly Jade

MH REALTY LTD BAYLEYS LICENSED UNDER THE REAA 2008

Kylie PullenM 021 163 6514B 07 866 0098

kyliepullenbayleysconz

Belinda SammonsM 027 272 7728B 07 866 0098

belindasammonsbayleysconz

bull Elegant home with double garage set along Matarangis Harbour Front bull Enjoy the upstairs spacious open plan living and dining

bull Generous sunny decks elevated views across the Harbour bull Picturesque views of the sleeping giant

bull This could easily be your home away from home

3 2 2 116 TI KOUKA CRESCENT | MATARANGI

Mark Hall Licensed Agent (REA 2008) M 021 607 135 E markbeachrealtyconz

Shirvani Hall Licensed Salesperson (REA 2008) M 021028 46458 E shirvanibeachrealtyconz

VIEW ONLINE wwwbeachrealtyconz MT608

Your home away from home on the Waterfront

rwmatarangiconz

White Sands Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Louise Bradley 027 348 1700 louisebradleyraywhitecom

Pip Perry 020 4063 7380 pipperryraywhitecom

33 Kaipapaka Row Te Rerenga (View from site)

105 Mahoe Place Matarangi (View from site)

$499000

$330000

ldquoCall your Matarangi based Salespeople for a current

market appraisalrdquo

Wishing You All

A Happy New Year At The Beach

BRING THE BOAT $585000

220 Matarangi Drive MatarangiAfter years of family holidays itrsquos time for a new adventure and this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom property is ready for new owners Located in the popular established part of Matarangi this property is ideal for holidaymakers or permanent living Features include the main bedroom with ensuite guest bathroom with separate shower and bath separate laundry open plan living that fl ows out to a covered deck Kent style fi replace for the winter months and a very large high stud garage for the boat plus extra storage As an added bonus there is a caravan and utility connected by a covered patio area that provides a private space for entertainment and a 3rd bathroom for guests Fully fenced back yard which includes a separate fenced area for the family dog Enjoy the convenience of the reserve across the road and start creating your Matarangi memories Call the team at Richardsons to view

Ref RM014 For details callKayla Clarke 022 509 1368wwwrichardsonsconz

3 3 Land Size 551m22+

Page 24: YourLOCAL EVERYDAY · So to save the whale, the then DOC Ranger Rob Chappell got hold of Harold Abrahamson who used his digger to load the whale onto a truck taking it over the Whangapoua

126 Kelly Jade AvenueOptions are endless for this 714sqm section surrounded by quality homes You have the ease of the golf course behind you and the reserve in front offering harbour views Call now to secure for summer For Sale $280000 ID 2200597

Section in Kelly Jade

MH REALTY LTD BAYLEYS LICENSED UNDER THE REAA 2008

Kylie PullenM 021 163 6514B 07 866 0098

kyliepullenbayleysconz

Belinda SammonsM 027 272 7728B 07 866 0098

belindasammonsbayleysconz

bull Elegant home with double garage set along Matarangis Harbour Front bull Enjoy the upstairs spacious open plan living and dining

bull Generous sunny decks elevated views across the Harbour bull Picturesque views of the sleeping giant

bull This could easily be your home away from home

3 2 2 116 TI KOUKA CRESCENT | MATARANGI

Mark Hall Licensed Agent (REA 2008) M 021 607 135 E markbeachrealtyconz

Shirvani Hall Licensed Salesperson (REA 2008) M 021028 46458 E shirvanibeachrealtyconz

VIEW ONLINE wwwbeachrealtyconz MT608

Your home away from home on the Waterfront

rwmatarangiconz

White Sands Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

Louise Bradley 027 348 1700 louisebradleyraywhitecom

Pip Perry 020 4063 7380 pipperryraywhitecom

33 Kaipapaka Row Te Rerenga (View from site)

105 Mahoe Place Matarangi (View from site)

$499000

$330000

ldquoCall your Matarangi based Salespeople for a current

market appraisalrdquo

Wishing You All

A Happy New Year At The Beach

BRING THE BOAT $585000

220 Matarangi Drive MatarangiAfter years of family holidays itrsquos time for a new adventure and this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom property is ready for new owners Located in the popular established part of Matarangi this property is ideal for holidaymakers or permanent living Features include the main bedroom with ensuite guest bathroom with separate shower and bath separate laundry open plan living that fl ows out to a covered deck Kent style fi replace for the winter months and a very large high stud garage for the boat plus extra storage As an added bonus there is a caravan and utility connected by a covered patio area that provides a private space for entertainment and a 3rd bathroom for guests Fully fenced back yard which includes a separate fenced area for the family dog Enjoy the convenience of the reserve across the road and start creating your Matarangi memories Call the team at Richardsons to view

Ref RM014 For details callKayla Clarke 022 509 1368wwwrichardsonsconz

3 3 Land Size 551m22+