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DEEP SEA DRILLING OFF OUR SHORES

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Health Minister Tony Ryallbattles Rheumatic Fever

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IRD sting targets Whakataneare your books in order?

DEEP SEA DRILLING OFF OUR SHORES

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The Great Race of Whakatanethere’s nothing quite like it

Health Minister Tony Ryallbattles Rheumatic Fever

Nathan McIlroy-Brownfelt across the Country

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4 Aunt Maggie

6 Deep sea drilling off our coast – good or bad?

7 The Great Race of Whakatane

8 Travel - China

9 Spotlight on Maree (Mouse) White

9 Global Thai’s ‘Food for a Good Thought’

10 Natural health

14 Homoeopathy – more than sugar pills?

15 Health Minister, Tony Ryall, battles Rheumatic Fever

16 Where’s the fish and how to catch ‘em

17 Absolutely positively NZ

18 Book reviews

19 Locals on patrol

20 NZ Music Month

21 Nathan McIlroy-Brown, a leader of the future

21 Puzzles

22 Gardening

23 DIY

24 Property for sale

28 Home owners liberated from mortgage debt

30 What’s on

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Dear Aunt Maggie,My husband has taken up golf and it’s taking up more and more of his time.

I’m trying not to be selfish about this new interest, but can’t help feeling resentful about the hours he spends away from home.

“Teed Off ”Dear Teed Off,

Your frustration is understandable. Golf is a disease - especially to new players - but it’s also self challenging. Are you upset because it’s not a cheap hobby or that he’s out enjoying himself while you’re stuck at home with the kids? It is a welcome departure from work. The exercise is beneficial and it gives him the opportunity to meet and talk with others. A lot of business is conducted on the golf course. You need to discuss how often he plays and for how long. Although the 19th hole is described as the most enjoyable, it

can take a while to complete and often clouds the judgement of which was the best shot of the game. You need to find a new interest. If he can afford to play golf he can afford a baby sitter while you play it also. If you’re not keen on sport there are many clubs, hobby groups or organisations you could join. It’s stimulating and good for you both to have an interest of your own, -BUT don’t forget to do things together as well. Don’t spoil his enjoyment by making him feel guilty. If he’s constantly late home give his dinner to the cat, and a can opener to him.... and for goodness sake don’t buy him fluorescent golf balls for his birthday.

Maggie.

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That office has a history of major compliance investigation

successes within the kiwifruit industry in recent years, uncovered tens of millions of dollars of unreported income, sent people to jail and is looking for the next challenge.

In fact staff from Inland Revenue’s Tauranga office were in Whakatane on Thursday 21st April “cold calling” restaurants during business hours, checking business cash transaction recording, takings balancing, banking and reporting systems. A local businessman who wished to remain anonymous stated that they also cross checked employee lists from PAYE returns against employees on the premises in the hunt for staff paid in cash. They left with the name and date of birth of every staff member to cross check with other Government departments. (Immigration, WINZ, ACC, etc.)

Over recent decades the cash economy has thrived in New Zealand and elsewhere – generally within small business and frequently for casual employees. “Cash jobs” by tradesmen for home and car repairs have become part of the New Zealand culture.

The problem with the cash economy (like speeding on the highway) is that what starts as a small issue becomes a large problem over time (everybody seems to be “doing it”) and corrective action becomes necessary. To combat this rise in “cashies” the Inland Revenue’s budget for 2010 increased $119.3 million over the next four years for enhanced compliance activities - $40 million of that will be used for cash economy investigations.

If you have concerns about your business tax compliance

discuss it with your accountant before the taxman cometh. Or in this case some hard nosed tax women who have been seen prowling the streets of Whakatane. If these ladies call and catch you out do not expect any sympathy. Depending on the extent of your non-compliance significant tax penalties, court action and imprisonment are all possible. You will be in even more trouble if your staff are not entitled to work for you or are not declaring cash income to Inland Revenue, WINZ and ACC.

According to Inland Revenue a key target for 2010/11 is the hospitality industry which is noted for high levels of cash transactions, a transient work force, a history of sales and income under reporting. It isn’t exactly rocket science the IRD are using. The taxman simply needs to start the hospitality industry investigations by extracting a list of outlets in each selected area from the Yellow Pages and cross checking it against taxpayers in the Inland Revenue computer system where they have your income tax, GST and employee PAYE returns.

Immediately the taxman will know who seems not to be paying tax, who seems to have no (or very few) employees, who continues to trade after many years of making little or no income and whose reported income to expense ratio is completely out of line with sustainable industry standards. Then they get bank statements (yes, they can do that!) and find out who doesn’t go to the bank every few days to deposit cash takings – their bank deposits are only for EFTPOS and credit card transactions with the occasional cheque deposit.

And don’t forget that taxmen live in the community. When they buy takeaways, see a “NO

CASH OUT” sign and notice that sales are not recorded in the cash register they know what that means. If you are in hospitality and any of the above applies, chances are you are already on the taxman’s follow up list. Don’t think the taxman won’t catch you because you don’t record cash transactions? Your lack of records is exactly how they will get you.

Yes, the taxman is coming and they are working in the Eastern Bay checking that hospitality businesses are declaring their cash income. What industry will be next?

The Eastern Bay is a million miles from Wellington but Inland Revenue’s Tauranga office is just one hour away.

The Tax Man Cometh


The government awarded a five-year permit to explore the Raukumara Basin in June 2010. Petrobas hopes

to find liquefied natural gas in the 12,333 square kilometre area and has the right to drill one well. Sentiment is high whether this is a good or bad thing for New Zealand. NZ First Leader Winston Peter is against the exploration stating, “The key issue is, have we been asked or consulted on this issue and the answer is no.”

Royalties from oil and gas are a tiny fraction of the New Zealand economy, representing less than 0.3 per cent of GDP. Tourism, by contrast, brings in over $20 billion annually to the economy. A recent report estimated that our clean technology sector could grow to be worth up to NZ$22 billion.

On March 27th fifty protestors in a flotilla of five boats sailed from Auckland to the East Cape and disrupted Petrobras’s seismic testing, the aim of which is to discover whether or not it’s viable to drill for oil in the Raukumara Basin. On April 10th, the Orient Explorer was forced to stop its exploration as activists from Greenpeace with buoys bearing flags that read ‘Stop Deep Sea Oil’

had come dangerously close to the ship, making it unsafe to continue the research. The Prime Minister criticised the actions of the protestors stating they have a legal right to oil exploration. The Airforce’s Orion and a HMNZS Pukaki were also called to the area to keep the peace.

Greenpeace climate campaigner Steve Abel said, If we don’t stop this initial deep sea oil exploration, rigs could be off coasts all around New Zealand in the near future, each one increasing the risk of spills. It is felt that oil drilling in the area would cause pollution and harm even if there was no serious accident. The protesters say the operation is environmentally reckless as New Zealand would not be able to cope with an oil disaster like that seen recently in the Gulf of Mexico. They are also opposed to the practice of seismic testing, which involves firing high-intensity (concussion) air cannons deep into the ocean and is potentially damaging to marine mammals

Labour leader Phil Goff said people needed reassurance that the drilling activities would be safe. “We’re not against oil and gas exploration that brings in big royalties to New

Zealand and it helps our balance of payments, but we do need strong guarantees following the Gulf of Mexico, to ensure that safety and environmental considerations are fully taken into account.

Acting Energy and Resources Minister Hekia Parata said Petrobras was following DOC guidelines to minimise acoustic disturbance to marine life. Parata said the project is about balancing environmental responsibility and creating better jobs and higher incomes. She said New Zealand has a long standing petroleum industry with the first well drilled in 1864 and it has brought $2 billion into the economy. Parata said the government’s energy strategy encompasses a broad range of options and as well as renewable sources it’s also interested in exploring what fossil fuels are available. Parata’s comments come in the wake of a leaked government energy strategy that stated New Zealand should become a “highly attractive global destination” for oil exploration.

The New Zealand government’s draft energy reveals that while the government wants to retain the goal of getting 90% of New Zealand’s energy from renewable resources, it’s banking on coal and oil for economic growth. The document states that the country should become a “highly attractive global destination” for oil exploration, with expansion of the oil and coal sectors leading to a “step change” in the economy. However, there are alternatives to oil drilling and open cast mining, Price Waterhouse Cooper estimates that there is NZ$16 billion dollars to be made in clean renewable energy in New Zealand.

The Petroleum Exploration and Production Association said the protestors actions amounted to economic sabotage and is called

on the government to intervene. Executive officer John Pfahlert said, “While Greenpeace have the right to express their view they don’t have the right to prevent others from exercising their rights,” he said. “If the company is unable to continue its survey because of these protest actions, this will send a signal to potential overseas investors that New Zealand is a risky place to do business. “While that will no doubt be welcomed by the protesters, New Zealand will be the poorer as a result.”

One thing is certain that New Zealand’s “clean and green” image is being tarnished. By permitting deep sea oil exploration, the Government risks everything that the economy and identity are built on. A large oil spill would devastate beaches, marine environment, fisheries and international image – just as it did to the coastal communities in the US Gulf of Mexico last year. That disaster has cost $US26 billion and counting (or rising).

Protests continue; on the 23rd of April more than one-hundred people turned out in Wellington to protest outside the Brazilian Embassy, 24th April police boarded a local iwi owned protest ship San Pieto and arrested the skipper following “grave concerns” for the safety of the crew of Ocean Explorer.

Petrobras head of New Zealand operations, Marco Toledo, said his company had two “decision gates” where it could pull out of the contract. The first was in August 2012 and the second January 2014. The first seismic survey is worth US$5 million to the NZ government’s coffers and the second is US$7m, and if a well is drilled it will bring a further US$106m. So is offshore drilling a matter of good business for NZ or simply a matter of economics?

Petrobas, a Brazilian owned company began seismic testing in the East Cape last month. At first glance it seems OK…. but is it really.. Look explores the issues?

Deep sea drilling in NZ – a matter of economics?

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The Whakatane Great-Outdoors Adventure Races began in 2003, with 24 hour epic races taking competitors

deep into the Urewera forest. Nowadays the event has been trimmed back to a 6 hour race catering for High schools, everyday people and mere mortals.

Last year around 250 people took part in 80 teams, with 30 of those teams from high schools, 9 teams from Cambridge High School alone.

In 2010 Brent and Sharon Smith from Whakatane Great Outdoors, the major sponsor since its inception, presented a trophy for the winning school. Trident High School were the inaugural winners and will be back to defend their title in 2011. Opotiki and Whakatane high schools also offered stiff competition.

Last year’s race started in Ohope and involved a mud run, mountain biking, trekking, river-crossing in boats, shooting and archery with

competitors having to navigate their way through a maze of checkpoints to finally finish at Adventure Solutions where they could earn extra points on the climbing wall.

This year’s adventure race will be in a totally different area, where none of the competitors will have any local knowledge. The race will have a real country feel about it with some weird and wacky events thrown in, gumboots and duck-ponds being part of the mix. The main disciplines for this year’s event are Mountain biking, Trekking, and Orienteering.

In triathlon and multisport you can go as fast your potential allows, however in adventure racing you have to move only as fast as your weakest team member. Sometimes even the strongest athlete becomes the weakest link!

Entries are out now and are available at Whakatane Great Outdoors or through the Eastern Bay Tri and Multisport Club www.sportsground.co.nz/ebopmultisport

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Whakatane’s version of The Amazing Race /Fear Factor/The Biggest Loser is set to return on 14th May.

Arriving in Beijing, I was surprised at the English translations that were on signs through out the city. This made getting around reasonable easy, especially when using the subway. The traffic is manic but organized in an unstructured way. Cars, buses etc weave from lane to lane on the 3 lane ring roads around Beijing central and even when congested the cars move aside, weaving all the time allowing the traffic to flow, it is amazing there are very few accidents!

We visited The Forbidden City and then Tiananmen Square. We started from the back entrance as the Forbidden City closes early, we moved from the small courtyards of the concubines and with each courtyard we travelled through we merged into another bigger courtyard, with bigger buildings dominating the courtyard from all angles. My overall impression was the expanse of everything we saw, that impression really did not change throughout the rest of my trip.

We visited the Great Wall about an hour and a half from Beijing. There is more than one entrance onto the wall, some are less populated but are steeper to climb. We went to the “easier” section of the wall. This area has been restored so it is very popular. Even though it was sunny, the wind was bitter. The climb to the first 2 towers was not too difficult, but after this the incline becomes steeper and steeper with stone steps required on the last section up to the 4th tower. I found a little outcrop just out of the wind and sat down and contemplated the feat of engineering that went into building a wall that stretched over 8000 kms long. By the time I came down the mass of people had swelled and it was a little treacherous coming down with thousands of other people.

The next day we were off to Xian and our sightseeing here was the Terra Cotta Warriors Museum, this was a highlight for me. This was a lot bigger than what I had imagined, we viewed the 3 pits and a special viewing room

which held 2 miniatures of 4 bronze horses, a chariot and charioteer. In the first pit is a massive 8000 terra cotta figures, only 2000 are visible. The rest are being painstakingly excavated and restored. When talking about scale in China, everything is big and this pit is no exception.

The size of 2 football fields it has rows of warriors and horses, all individualized life size figures.

The columns in between were the supports for the wooden ceiling and soil was placed on top to completely conceal this army. The roof rotted and collapsed onto the warriors and silt has collected on top. At the rear of the pit on top of the area still to be excavated is a work area for some of the restoration work. Each is still two thirds to be uncovered. This is more than a life times worth of work. Pit 2 was a smaller, deeper pit for the generals with a war council room. Only 60 or so figures in all, most still to be excavated fully. Then there was the third pit full of cavalry and archers. In this building you can see where the figures at one time would have been brightly painted. Once the Terra Cotta Warriors and horses were all arrayed inside the corridors, the entrances were closed. It meant a sealed united army was formed to guard Emperor Qin’s underground Palace to keep him safe in the afterlife. They are still discovering new finds including a pit of Stone armor and helmets, another of acrobats, one of civil officials and a pit of bronze birds. Archeologists are sure that more and more treasures will be brought to light in the future.

Our next stop was Chengdu, this small city (of only 6 million people) has a slower lifestyle according to our guide. We did take great delight in telling her that was bigger than our whole population. We were in Chengdu to see the Pandas, before hand I was not really interested in this part of the tour. But it was such a beautiful day that the Pandas

(34 in all) were all out either eating, playing or sleeping in the beautiful warm sunshine. There were several sets of twins and for 1000 yuan (Approx NZ$200) you could hold a panda. Really no words can describe the cuteness of the playful babies or the majesty of the giant pandas, or the simple beauty of watching these magnificent animals choose their bamboo shoots with care, stripping the outsides carefully and then delicately biting each section alternating from left to right sides of their mouths.

Our last stop was Shanghai, this city of only 19 million people, was a mixture of old and new buildings. We stayed at the end of the Bund, which is a walkway along the river. The

views of the commercial district from the Bund is spectacular both by day and by night. We did a little shopping in Shanghai and we really should have gone to the acrobatic show that Shanghai is famous for, but by then we were just too tired.

I felt like I covered a lot of ground in China, I saw a lot of things I really wanted to see. But I know I could go back tomorrow and cover a whole new area, such as the Yangtze River and I would revisit some of the areas already covered as there is more to see. Now that I have discovered China as a destination that is very accessible, I have a whole new appreciation of the meaning of the word BIG!

Having just returned from Beijing I have realised there is a lot more to this huge country other than the millions and millions of people that populate the cities. From the 21 million in Shanghai to the smaller rural city Chengdu, this country is developing at an alarming rate. It is not just the amazing master builders of Emperors past that impress. With the investment in technology, architecture and trains also impress. The Maglev train goes from 0 to 431 in 3 minutes and 3 seconds!!!

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Fine food is their business and the thought was to invite as many diners as possible to

an earthquake fund raising dinner. The evening, which was organised in conjunction with The Eastern Bay Chamber of Commerce, proved to be very successful. The restaurant donated the food, the staff generously agreed to work for free and Christchurch will reap the benefit.

Monday 11th. April saw the worthwhile scheme attract a large number of diners, all enjoyed fine fare and good company with a cheque for $3500 going to Christchurch. Well done Global Thai, an innovative idea that has definitely been ‘food for a good thought’. Global Thai will be closed while Chintana and Phillip go to Thailand to search for new authentic Thai recipes from the 6th May – 16th May.

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SPOTLIGHT ONMaree (Mouse) White.

Maree, better known as Mouse, is one busy lady. If she is not at her studio painting another landscape masterpiece you will find this very talented artist teaching a number of art classes in Whakatane, playing the guitar in the shade of a poplar on her Awakeri lifestyle farmlet or supervising an exhibition of her work at Twizal in the South Island. Well known and respected in art circles Mouse’s work has been exhibited and very well received in main centres throughout the country.

1. NICKNAME AS A CHILD: Mouse

2. I WAS BORN IN: Waimate, South Canterbury

3. BEST CHILDHOOD MEMORY: Horse riding in the bush with my good mate George and his fat ‘pig-jumping’ pony. Man and pony were a similar shape.

4. WORST CHILDHOOD MEMORY: I was the only one to get the alkathene pipe across my butt for giving my brother a black eye with a golf club.

5. FAVOURITE PASTIME: Composing music.

6. PET HATE: The new cost of vehicle registration and road user tax.

7. BEST BARGAIN BUY: A rip roaring pair of boots for $15 at the Waimate Junk Shop.

8. MOST EMBARRASSING INCIDENT: Tucking my mini-skirt into my panty-hose 20 years ago in the Reefton Hotel.

9. FAVOURITE FILM: ‘UNDERGROUND’ A mad Italian film.

10. FAVOURITE BOOK; ‘BONES OF THE MASTER’ an epic true story about a Chinese monk.

11. FAVOURITE MUSIC:

Anything that inspires me.

12. LEAST FAVOURITE CELEBRITY: Celeb’s are okay, they are human like the rest of us – but I can’t stand the tabloid-styled press.

13. THE PERSON I WOULD MOST LIKE TO MEET: His Holiness the Dalai Lama, because he’s got it sorted.

14. PEOPLE WOULD BE SURPRISED TO KNOW THAT: I don’t even kill ants or paper wasps.

15. IF I DID NOT DO MY CURRENT JOB I WOULD MOST LIKE TO: Be a full-time musician.

16. THREE THINGS I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE IF MAROONED ON A DESERT ISLAND: A fabulous vege garden. A ‘top of the range’ Martin guitar, and my partner, because she’s a hoot.

17. WHAT I WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT ‘THE BAY’: It’s full of brilliant people. Even Nana’s can surf here (and may they never encounter an oil-slick).

Food For (A Good) Thought.Chintana and Phillip, hosts of Whakatane’s popular Global Thai Restaurant and Barwere keen to do their bit in aid of the devastating Christchurch earthquake.

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In the early years of remedy provings, there was a major problem, some of the substances they used in provings were highly poisonous, sometimes

causing dangerous toxic reactions. Therefore Hahnemann started to dilute the poisonous substances, until there was no more reaction – the substances lost their power. This was a dilemma, how could he use these powerful substances without harming the person taking it?

This is when Hahnemann got another inspired idea: the answer was stepwise dilution where each dilution would be followed by vigorous shaking of the bottle and forcefully striking it on an elastic body (eg: the back of a book). This process is called potentisation or dynamisation. One part of the substance is diluted with 100 parts of alcohol/water solution, then shaken and struck rigorously. The result is a so-called C1 potency of the substance. This process is repeated many times. Most homeopaths use potencies of C30, C200 and higher.

Scientifically in C30 and higher potencies there is no molecule left of the original substance. And this is of course why homeopathy gets ridiculed a lot, and sceptics say it is only a placebo (a substance containing no medication and prescribed or given to reinforce a patient’s expectation to get well). But over 200 years of experience verifies that through the process of potentiation (not dilution) the healing effect of the remedy remains and even gets stronger the more “diluted” or rather potentised it gets. We also know homeopathic remedies have effect on children, unconscious people and animals – who have no expectation to get better from it. Many small children quickly recover from violent ear aches or infections through homeopathy. Farmers also attest to the benefits their stock get from homeopathic remedies. They wouldn’t use homeopathy if it didn’t help! In the “old days” Hahnemann and his colleagues even treated epidemic cholera and similar diseases with great success! Furthermore, there have been conducted scientific studies

that prove without a doubt that the effect of high-potency homeopathic remedies is significantly higher than that of placebos.

Scientifically we cannot yet explain why homeopathic remedies work, we only know that they work. The following metaphor offers a possible explanation: If you take a book to a laboratory, scientists can tell you what elements the book is made of, eg the scientists can tell you all the elements of the ink, the paper, the material for the cover, but they are not able to tell you anything about the contents or the story of the book. To put it bluntly, scientifically the contents of a book does not exist. But we all know and agree that the book has a content. If we transfer this

metaphor to homeopathic remedies we can say that we cannot prove scientifically why they work or that there is an active particle in them, but we do know that they work. It seems that the information or energy of the original substance is being transferred through the process of potentiation.

This term homeopathic remedies is often heard, however, there are no such thing as a homeopathic remedy. A remedy only becomes homeopathic for an individual, when it is chosen for that person according to the Law of Similars.

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That means doctors, nurses and other health workers work more closely together, and in

some cases training others to do certain tasks or procedures.

Treatments which were once hospital only are increasingly being performed in the community by GPs and practice nurses who have received additional training from hospital specialists. GPs themselves are passing certain roles on to other health professionals. For example, once only doctors could write prescriptions. An increasing number of nurses are now doing extra training to become nurse practitioners - a role which includes the ability to write some prescriptions. Diabetes nurses are also beginning to prescribe.

Nurses also can pass some time-consuming tasks to people with less training - this enables nurses, who are highly trained and skilled professionals, to spend more of their time on patient care.

The Eastern Bay of Plenty is leading the way in the fight against rheumatic fever - a disease that starts with an untreated sore throat and can lead to serious heart failure. It’s being dealt with in a different way - with community workers the key.

With the right training, lay-people (people with no formal health qualifications) can perform work which helps protect the health of the community – and which would otherwise require a large chunk of a nurse’s time.

For example, in Kawerau two lay-people have been trained by a district nurse to take throat swabs. Between them these women visit schools in and around Kawerau twice each week - swabbing children who have sore throats.

The swabs are sent away for laboratory analysis, and if the bacteria linked to

rheumatic fever is detected, doctors quickly prescribe antibiotics and let the families know to pick them up – free of charge - from the nearest pharmacy. Quick treatment with antibiotics can save the child from a lifetime of ill health and serious heart problems in adulthood.

Tony Ryall, Minister of Health, is in Kawerau mid-May with Todd McClay MP at the formal launch of this valuable programme.

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I have fished in some twenty three countries, but none

have compared to my recent foray into the Waioeka. The amazing condition and fighting quality of the 13 fish taken on a dryfly on that day will be hard to beat; most trout succumbed to a lace moth or cicada imitation.

I have had very good reports from fishing friends enjoying similar good results. Since the floods, there have been changes to some of the established pools and runs. New areas have been formed which have potential to become extremely good fish holding spots.

Going back to the choice of dryfly, a lacewing pattern on the water for many anglers can be difficult to see so I suggest that you substitute with a small parachute Adams or in the faster runs pop on a cicada with or without a nymph dropper, they’ll work a treat.

For lake anglers March reports were a very mixed ‘on and off ’ again affair.

However, April has made up for any short fall, with fair numbers of trout being caught in Lake Rotoma especially at change of light in the evening. The rainbows are in excellent condition and although full to the brim with smelt, still strike at a lure on a deep trolling line. Good results using a long trace with black and gold Toby.

Finally remember it’s the right time to start targeting the stream and river mouths where they enter the lakes, the fish are beginning to get excited for certain reasons and the colder water in these areas is a great attraction. The small stream mouths on Lake Rotorua are prime examples, so get out give it your best shot its prime trout fishing time.

Tight lines,Graham Pyatt, Bay of Plenty’s trout man can be contacted for guiding on 07 3155531 or 0272866062

With the continuing amazing extended summer our rivers are in full swing with action being some of the best we have witnessed for several years. This activity is especially true in regard to dryfly fishing. It does not seem to matter which river you visit, great fishing is almost guaranteed.

Saltwater fishing reportwith John Baker

With its unique history and clear

warm waters it is not surprising White Island is the favourite dive destination in this region. Situated some 50 kilometres off shore from Whakatane the volcanic island lies 8 kilometre west of the ‘White Island Trench’ which reaches depths of up to 1219 metres. This fascinating place is brushed by the warm waters of an offshore current and offers exciting dives from pinnacles with 150-metre drop-offs to cruisy reef dives. Underwater vents are a feature of this volcanic area. Several archways and extinct fumaroles make the area most interesting. Visibility varies from 20 to 50 metres depending on the time of year.

Fantastic diving can also be had at other dive sites around the Bay, Mayor Island, inshore reef dives including the wreck of the SS Tasman near Whakatane and other interesting

dive sites to suit your diving ability. Currently visibility is around 25metres and water temperature at 20degrees.

John says that the fishing has been good this month and the continuing warm weather promises plenty more tight lines. Catches of Striped Marlin and Skip-jack Tuna have tested the arm muscles and got the adrenalin going and an abundance of Snapper and Kowhai plus flying fish have satisfied local anglers. Last month’s

Hamerton’s fishing competition proved very successful, even though, due to the Japanese tsunami warning, boats were unable to cross the bar on the last day. However some of Whakatane’s bigger boats, including Ma Cherie, put out to sea prior to the warning, believing it safer to be on open water rather than risk damage in the confines of the harbour.

A number of charter boats have now headed north to

take advantage of extended warmer weather and hopefully plentiful fishing grounds. John and Ma Cherie will stay in the Bay so give him a call if you fancy an exciting diving or fishing outing.

John Baker of Baker Marine specializes in fishing and overnight diving expeditions contact ph.0800 494 0324

Well known identity and Skipper of ‘Ma Cherie’, John Baker has fished and dived White Island and the surrounding areas for over 30 years. He definitely knows all the hot spots for fishing in the Bay of Plenty.


Take a little trip to brown Oz then come back to the green green grass of home. Drive or walk

up to the Whakatane heads on a sunny weekend, you will see boaties, surf casters, white baiters, picnickers and families’ enjoying everything this country has to offer. What a wonderful, free country, awesome!! Yes, we have some problems but they melt into insignificance when compared to the unrest, war and anarchy we see happening around the World.

W e do amazingly well for a very

small population, all we need to do is get up and get going. Talk ourselves up, not down. It is vital for parents and care-givers to build hope and a sense of belonging into their children. Some schools are doing their bit by raising the NZ flag every morning and singing the National anthem with great gusto; let’s encourage all schools to do the same.

Identifying and appreciating our amazing sports heroes, and cheering on our rugby stars is great stuff, go the Warriors!!

Victory to the All Blacks!!, and let us not forget high profile New Zealanders like Mark Ingles and Victoria Cross recipient Willie Apiata.

There are the unsung heroes, too many and too diverse to mention. Every doctor, policeman, fireman, youth worker, engineer, builder, chef, nurse, designer and teacher who have had an opportunity to take off overseas but have made a decision to stay and help make this country a better place, these are the heroes.

What about the farmers? Still the backbone of our country, we need them. Just look what our scientists are achieving, we lead the world in so many areas.

There is a need during this economically and physically unsettled time to encourage each other, we especially need to have a positive attitude with our youngsters. The answer is to reinforce the positive. Have you noticed that if you meet a friend in the street and they mention that you do not look too well, suddenly you feel quite sick. Try telling someone they look great, you will see them grow two inches taller, they positively glow. When two opposition sales people meet, you have to marvel at their mastery of the positive slant. The market could be as flat as last month’s road kill, they still manage to keep their end up. ‘How’s it going?’

‘Great, best month this year, how are you finding it?’

‘Could not be better, thinking of a holiday, I’m paying the tax man too much…. ‘

It may be an exaggeration of the truth but both parties walk on down the street with a spring in their step and heads held high.

There’s a story about a fellow who purchased some chooks, he thought they were the egg producing kind. They turned out to be roosters. He decided to fatten them for the table but they made such a din in the mornings, the neighbour’s complained. To deaden the sound of their crowing he put a lid on the rooster’s pen and made an interesting discovery, as long as they could not hold their heads up they would not crow. The moral to be learnt is that pessimistic people always try to put a lid on everything that is good. It is time for Kiwis to lift our heads up with pride, let’s accentuate the positive; we have plenty to crow about.

Absolutely, positively New Zealand… Something to crow about Have you noticed that people are either planning to move to Australia, are definitely going to Australia or have already packed and gone. Now let’s hear it for New Zealand, are we sure it’s greener on the other side of the fence, I do not think so.

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Whileitsoundspositivelysoapopera-ish,Picoulttreatsallissueswithsensitivity.TheextremeChristianrightisthequintessential“baddie”inthetale,andgaymarriageandequalrightsforsamesexcouplesarestronglypushed.Nevertheless,eachelementofthestoryworks,andeachcharactertellstheirstoryfromtheirpointofview,aspermostPicoultnovels,whichgivesaninsightintothoughtsandmotivesratherthananomnipotentnarrator.

Finding the Path: Awaken your Connection to Spirit Kelvin CruicksankBornandraisedintheWaikato,KelvinCruickshankexhibitedmediumpsychicabilitiesfromanearlyage.Hecouldhearandfeelspiritsaroundhim,buthadnoideawhatitallmeant.Heknewhewassomehowdifferentfromotherchildrenbecausehesawpeoplethattheotherkidscouldn’tsee.Althoughhedidn’tunderstandwhothesepeoplewere,hedidknowthathewasneveralone.NineyearsagoKelvinstoppedtolistentowhathewashearing.Itwasthenthatherealisedthemessageshewasreceivingwerenotintendedforhimbutforothers.Nowthatheunderstandsandhasacceptedthisgifthislifehaschangedcompletely.Kelvinhasdedicatedhislifetoworkingfulltimeasamediumpassingonmessagesfromthosewhohavepassedover.Kelvinsaysthatheloveshisworkasamedium,beingconnectedwithspirit,doingspiritworkwithpeoplewhoaregrievingoverlosingtheirlovedones,orhurtingfrompastexperiences.

Kelvin’sbookFinding the Path – Awaken your Connection to Spirit showshowyoucanachieveagreaterawareness.ThebooksharesincrediblestoriesofwhenKelvinhasseenspirithealliveswithlove,tearsandlaughs.Kelvinstatesthat“Everyoneofuscanfindthepeacefulnessandpureloveofspiritinourownlives.I’mnotsayingit’seasy-ittakesdedication,disciplineanddevotion-anditmeanssteppingoutsideourdailybusinessanddistractionandactuallymakingatimeandaspaceforthatspiritconnection.Butit’sworthit.”

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WhenHazelisgivenevidenceofthehorrifictorturewhichCaylaisbeingsubjectedto,shecallsonHectorCrosstohelpherrescueherdaughter.HectoristheownerandoperatorofCrossBowSecurity,thecompanywhichiscontractedtoBannockOiltoprovidealltheirsecurity.Heisaformidablefightingman.BetweenthemHazelandHectoraredeterminedtotakethelawintotheirownhands.

TheSomalipiratesisanon-goingproblemintheIndianOcean,aproblemthatappearstobegrowingonadailybasisdespiteamultinationalpatrolattemptingtoenforceareductionofillegalactivity.ThefoundationforThoseinPerilcentersonthepiratesmaraudingtheareaandSmithblendsfictionandrealliferealistically,makingeverythingplausible.

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Thesuicideofoneofthemonkssetsoffachainofeventsleadinguptotheuncoveringofathree-thousandyearoldconspiracy.Thisbookisthedefinitionofapage-turner.Thebuildupofsuspensewasperfect,gettingonesheartracingattimeswiththeanticipationofwhatwasgoingtohappennext.Theplotwasbrilliant.Itgotyouguessinginallsortsofwaysonlytosurpriseyouwhenyouendupcompletelywrong.Therewereallsortsoftwistsandturnstokeepyouontheedgeofyourseat.

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InElizabethTaylor:TheLady,TheLover,TheLegend,1932–2011,acclaimedbiographerDavidBrethaswrittentherevealing,incisiveanddefinitivelifestoryofthemostcontroversialcinematiciconsinceMaeWest.Whileneveryieldinginhisadmirationandrespect,Brethasstrippedawaytheveneertoportraythestarasshereallywas:sometimesarrogant,attention-seeking,avaricious,reckless,monstroustowardsherpeers,generous,evenfoolishattimesbut,aboveall,throughthetumultuousrelationshipsandthepersonalmayhem,asurvivor.

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Community Patrol is a nationwide group of concerned citizens helping to protect most

big towns and cities throughout New Zealand. They are well trained, eagle eyed individuals who cruise through the central business districts, drive through school grounds and check out commercial premises. These men and women from every walk of life put in long hours both during the day and from the early evening through to the early hours of the morning. Patrol members are advised to always remain in their patrol vehicle unless there is a very good reason to do otherwise, such as diverting traffic at an accident.

Locally there have been, thanks to these devoted community minded people, a number of successful outcomes through the watchfulness of night patrols giving back-up to police in the field. From offering a lift home to a silly girl walking alone late at night to Coastlands, checking raucous parties, or removing large rocks representing a danger to motorists, there is hardly a dull moment. Although some nights are quiet, there have been times when the direct link police-radio, has been very busy.

The recent acquisition of a fully equipped patrol car, obtained through the generosity of local business people, has proved a wonderful asset for members of the Community Patrol. Professionally

sign written, it is a welcome sight on our streets and industrial areas, giving our community a sense of security and above all acting as a deterrent to the criminally intentioned.

A well known senior constable described the relationship between Community Patrol and the police force as a very worthwhile partnership, an important liaison that has become the ears and eyes for crime prevention. He went on to say that you cannot underestimate the deterrent effect the patrol achieves by just being there. Many

a street brawl or out of control teenage party has been thwarted by the arrival of the vehicle with its prominent sign writing and presence of two patrol members.

The patrol car has proven to be a significant improvement on the past non-specific vehicles. Patrol members are now able to listen to police radio messages and if needs be offer assistance. The vehicle has its own high-tech camera system, loud speaker, spotlight and other necessities such as cones and safety vests for marshalling at accidents. Local business companies show

their appreciation and support to the Community Patrol by paying for fuel and running costs of the vehicle.

Chairman, Stuart Lougher, is proud of the fact that he and the Community Patrol team have successfully lobbied for new CCTV camera systems for the town, (a subject highlighted in a previous issue of ‘Look Magazine’). Again funded through sponsors and pub charities, these ‘state of the art’ security cameras with fibre optic connection to the police watch-house, are being constantly

monitored by officers and volunteers. Stuart chairs the twice monthly meetings at the watch-house. He, along with a number of patrol members have attended National training seminars held at different venues each year. Always on the look-out for new members, and currently seeking folk who are willing to spend a few hours a month monitoring security cameras, the Whakatane Community Patrol welcomes your enquiry to join a very worthwhile voluntary organisation.

Community Patrol You’re never alone in the StrandForty brave and selfless Whakatane citizens are venturing onto our streets, two by two, while the majority of us are tucked up safely in our beds. They are doing their thing as the eyes and ears in support of an often over taxed local Police force. Most people do not realise that this committed organisation has been active for over twenty years.

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The chance of a lifetime for Nathan

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Such is the case with sixteen year old Trident student, Nathan McIlroy-Brown who heads off

for a never to be forgotten experience at the Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor Pursuits Centre in the Tongariro National Park.

Nathan is one of a dozen high school students who applied for a place on the Genesis Leadership course designed to gear participants toward community leadership. Boys and girls aged 16 to 18 have been singled out as those most likely to benefit from what promises to be a full on, high energy, exciting and rewarding adventure.

During his stay he and his fellow adventurers will be involved in some serious classroom work and numerous outdoor activities, including kayaking, rafting the Tongariro River, rock climbing, abseiling and overnight camps in the bush.

Nathan is backed by a major sponsor, the Ladies Sunshine Coast Lions group. Several members of this very active organisation have seen their own children benefit from similar outdoor pursuit courses, a fact that has motivated them to make the sponsoring of youths an annual project. They are footing the bill for

half the course and paying Nathan’s travel and accommodation fees. The group were keen for the successful applicants to work for what they want to achieve, and to this end Nathan has raised the balance of the funds required. He deserves to be commended on his efforts, not only has he acquired an after school and week-end job at Whakatane’s Farmlands he has also made money by selling his own invention ‘The Wheelezy’; a handy device that attaches to a wheely bin and allows combined, effortless moving of both rubbish and recycle bins to the kerbside. When Nathan returns from

his trip he will give an in depth report to his sponsors.

Nathan is no stranger to participating in worthwhile organisations. He is fully involved with the Whakatane based squadron of the Air Training Corps (ATC) who have backed him whole-heartedly with this endeavour.

Of course there is much more to the Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor Pursuits Centre than just having a lot of fun. Since its inception in the early seventies the centre has become renowned as a venue for team and leadership training. There are a lot of clichés about team building but at

OPC it is the real thing, exciting stuff that incorporates body-building, life-changing experiences and yes, overall tremendous fun.

For Nathan it will be a chance to interact with other people, to learn the essentials of team work, how to rely on team members for your safety, direction and success. The Sunshine Coast Lions are now on the look-out for fresh applicants age 16 to 18 to follow in Nathan’s footsteps. These young people will be our new leaders, teachers and examples. We wish Nathan every success.

There is something very exciting and encouraging about seeing a young person achieve, especially when such an achievement is procured through their determination and effort. It is this type of person that we feel deserves our every assistance in reaching their full potential and eventual life goals.

From Whakatane Sunshine Coast Lions, President Dianne Erskine (centre) and Youth Convener Sue Robertson make the presentation to Nathan


My winter lettuces are now only 5cm high and my beetroot are upside down. The leeks and

red onions are scattered throughout the garden – luckily they are still small and can be tucked back into bed fairly easily without too many losses. The chickens (rotary hoes) have been consigned to their pen in disgrace and have made their own feelings known by reducing their egg production by half.

Hence I have taken the opportunity to take my own advice to have a cleanup. Now I have gaps I wasn’t planning on, so in go extra seedlings of leeks and onions, broccoli and silver beet. These will all do well through winter and I can swap the surplus with a neighbour, whose plot I’ve already got my eye on for potential loot. Alternatively you can mulch empty parts of your garden to keep them weed-free over winter, or you could try a green crop to dig in as manure, or plant a bee-attracting crop like borage. I usually tip the dregs of my liquid manure buckets into the gaps through winter, so I can start fresh ones ready for spring.

Gardening means harvesting, and for me, harvesting means preserving to reap the most benefit from all that digging and planting. If you don’t fancy the idea of slaving over a hot stove with dozens of jars and lids, most things will freeze well if you cook them first. Even bananas can be frozen whole until you have time to turn them into cakes. The skin turns black but the flesh stays perfect.

Harvest silver beet by pulling the leaves gently from the bottom of the plant, as cutting them with a knife will cause the plant to rot from the stem, especially once the weather deteriorates.

Cook beetroot exactly as they come from the garden: wash and stand up in the pot with roots, skin and leaves still attached. Bring to the boil and simmer till softish. When cool, cut off the ends and the skin will just rub off ready for slicing up and putting into a vinegar solution. Freeze in containers.

I’ve discovered that passion fruit can be frozen whole, which is handy because then you have the exact amount you need in perfect little natural containers when you thaw them out. And I’ve started freezing my chutney in small bags which I thaw when needed and put into one of the cute little bowls bought especially from the op-shop for the purpose.

All those woody bits of rosemary and oregano, you can freeze in a sealed

container, and the fleshier herbs will keep well in the fridge ready to add zest to your winter soups and stews. Divide your rhubarb if it’s looking a bit sad. You can cut it back quite hard (make the stalks into rhubarb and apple crumble); give it a good feed of animal manure (rhubarb is a very heavy feeder) and it will sprout away when it’s ready. Often rhubarb is relegated to the back of the garden but actually it likes a bit of sun and is a good companion plant for most other veges, especially brassicas.

That wondrous life-cycle of vege growing we witnessed in summer, is rewarding us all with a fabulous autumn bounty. When you’ve finished preserving everything in sight, we can talk about planning your orchard ready for June and July which are the perfect months for planting new fruit trees. Dream big!

Clean sweep makes room for more plantings‘Mine is probably not a good example of a well organised garden at the moment,’ says gardening guru, Kaye Blaker... ‘all thanks to my chickens, who have forgotten their specific role in the team – pooing and laying.’

TipsIt’s a good idea to put some of your favourite

herbs into pots over winter so you can move them to a warmer spot if need be

Keep planting regularly; just a few plants a week keeps a continuous supply of veges. Look for the

combo packs sold at Whakatane Mitre 10.

Feed your rhubarb plants with animal manure

Cover your late crops with frost cloth

Feed your fruit trees

Mulch the gaps in your garden to keep the winter weeds down

Make this month’s gardening easier with these items from

Mitre10There’s still time to get your bulbs into the soil. Mitre 10 has a good range and Susi Q will give you good advice about how to plan for the best

spring display.

Buy frost cloth by the metre to save your precious late crops

There are lots of flower seedlings for winter colour – pansies, primulas, calendulas, cinerarias,

polyanthus, dianthus and many more

Mitre 10 has dried blood in bags – put it around your plants to encourage flowering

Pots of all sizes – plastic, terracotta, ceramic

Don’t forget Mothers’ Day! Mitre 10 has cyclamens, garden mums (outdoor

chrysanthemums) and potted daffodils especially for Mum.

Treat the birds to a winter bath with Mitre 10’s Bird Baths

Try Lucky Bamboo – a twisty decorative bamboo

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Winterizing your homeSo you’ve pulled your sweaters out of mothballs and found your mittens at the bottom of the

coat closet. But what about your house -- is it prepared for the cold months ahead? You’ll be a

lot more comfortable in the coming months if you implement a few of the following easy tips

Clean those gutters Once the leaves fall, remove them and other debris from your home’s gutters -- by hand, by scraper, and finally by a good rinse with a gutter wand - so that winter’s rain can drain. Clogged drains can form dams, in which water backs up, and causes water to seep into the house, or simply overflow and make a mess outside. As you’re hosing out your gutters, look for leaks and misaligned pipes. Also, make sure the downspouts are carrying water away from the house’s foundation, where it could cause flooding or other water damage.

If you have a lot of trees around your home you may want to consider gutter whiskers and save yourself some work next season. Speak to the professionals at Mitre10 to find out what is right for you.

Block those leaksOne of the best ways to winterize your home is to simply block obvious leaks around your house, both inside and out. First, find the leaks: On a breezy day, walk around inside holding a lit incense stick to the most common drafty areas: recessed lighting,

window and door frames, electrical outlets. Then, buy door sweeps to close spaces under exterior doors, and caulk or apply tacky rope caulk to those drafty spots.

Insulate yourself Another thing that does cost a little money - but boy, you do get the money back quick - is adding insulation to the existing insulation in the attic. Regardless of the climate conditions

you live in you need a minimum of 20 cm of insulation in your attic. Don’t clutter your brain with R-values or measuring tape, if you go into the attic and you can see the ceiling joists you know you don’t have enough. If you’re layering insulation atop other insulation, don’t use the kind that has a backing - either paper or foil finish - as it acts as a vapor barrier. Under floor insulation may also be needed for houses with large spaces underneath especially in damp areas.

Investing in a heat transfer system that is installed into your attic may also be an option. You can move air from warmer areas, such as the lounge to heat the cooler ones which are usually the bedrooms. Coupled with a heat pump your home will be warm and toasty. Mitre10 has some simple DIY solutions that can be tailored for your needs.

Don’t forget the chimney Don’t put off your chimney needs before using your fireplace. A common myth is that a chimney needs to be swept every year; however, a chimney should at least be inspected before use each year.

Woodstoves are a different beast, and should be swept more than once a year. A general rule of thumb is that a cleaning should be performed for every 6 mm of creosote, anywhere that it’s found. Why? If it’s ash, then it’s primarily lye -- the same stuff that was once used to make soap, and it’s very acidic. It can cause mortar and the metal damper to rot.

Another tip:

Buy a protective cap for your chimney, with a screen. It’s probably the single easiest protection because it keeps out foreign objects (birds, tennis balls) as well as rain that can mix with the ash and eat away at the fireplace walls. Buy one based on durability, not appearance.

One other reminder:To keep out cold air, fireplace owners should keep their chimney’s damper closed when the fireplace isn’t in use. And for the same reason, woodstove owners should have glass doors on their stoves, and keep them closed when the stove isn’t in use.

Finally, check those alarmsThis is a great time to check the operation -- and change the batteries -- on your home’s smoke detectors. Detectors should be replaced every 10 years, fire officials say. Test them -- older ones in particular -- with a small bit of actual smoke, and not just by pressing the “test” button. Check to see that your fire extinguisher is still where it should be, and still works. Also, invest in a carbon-monoxide detector; every home should have at least one, particularly if you have a fireplace. First Alert has a combination smoke and carbon dioxide alarm available at Mitre10.


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In general, activity in the New Zealand housing market remains low – with buyers and vendors taking a cautious

approach to property transactions. However, house sale prices are still rebounding from their prior low level on the back of record low interest rates.

The national housing market recorded a strong seasonal lift in volumes during the month of March with an accompanying

modest rise in the level of prices according to REINZ figures, the most up-to-date series of data on the New Zealand real estate market. Across New Zealand 5,848 unconditional sales were reported, a 29.9% increase over February 2011, and an increase of 32.2% when Canterbury/Westland figures are excluded from both totals. Volumes were 1.5% higher in March 2011 compared to March 2010 when

Canterbury/Westland figures are excluded from both totals. The national median price increased by $15,000 to $365,000 from February 2011, and by $4,500 compared to March 2010.

In the Eastern Bay of Plenty, the Real Estate Institute showed February’s median sale price was $317,500 with 44 sales valued at $15,265,000 and 107 days on the market. March’s median price was lower at $270,000 with 36 sales valued at $8,977,000 and 79 days on the market.

Combined with buyers reaching the conclusion that values are at the bottom of

the price cycle, the economy looking likely to rebound in the next 12 months and interest rates at historically low levels, and you have the perfect conditions for people to commit to buying.

Housing turnover is increasing, prices appear to be stabilising and rents are rising.

If you are considering an investment the time is right to buy property now. Property over time out performs all other traditional investments. Look out for the June edition of Look which will explore more benefits of property investment.

Seasonal Property Uplift Felt across the Country Housing turnover is increasing, prices appear to be stabilising and rents are rising.

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88 Waiewe Street, Whakatane $659,000

~ “Drop DeaD GorGeouS” ~3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. open plan living, dining to contemporary kitchen. 180 degree panoramic views. 3 levels, double garage, storage galore & workshop.

premier address minutes to town www.ohopebeachrealty.com oBr1693

55 appenzell Drive, Whakatane $455,000

~ Southern Belle - BeloW CV ~• 3 bedrooms • large study • 2 bathrooms • large living area

• Separate kitchen with conservatory• Double garage & large toolshed • Great location

• CV $460,000www.ohopebeachrealty.com

14 Claydon place, ohope onlY $590,000

~ SpaCiouS home - exCeptional VieWS ~3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large open plan living, plus a large rumpus room, Double garage + extra parking. With so much to offer this beautifully

designed home takes full advantage of the elevated views of the harbour and ocean. a private fenced courtyard extends out to the garden area with space

for the boat. all up a spacious home perfect for the active family.www.ohopebeachrealty.com oBr1670

102 ocean road, ohope $759,000

~ oCean roaD loCation ~Beautifully appointed and everything you could wish for with

wonderful ocean views to enjoy. elevated living, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Just over the road to the beach. Fully fenced with heaps of room to park the boat or visitors to pitch their tents.

www.ohopebeachrealty.com oBr1768

98 ohiwa harbour road, ohiwa $750,000

~ the art oF liVinG ~paradise has found a new address at this charming property at ohiwa. landscaped easy care grounds showcase this charming two storied home which has delightful living spaces and four bedrooms all lovingly décored. impress your guests by accommodating them in the ‘orchard room’ cottage of two bedrooms completely self contained with private deck overlooking the stunning country and coastal

vistas. Call now to view and fully appreciate this .02 hec property.www.ohopebeachrealty.com oBr1773

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23 Beach Street, Whakatane $549,000

~ SimplY the BeSt - When qualitY CountS ~Step inside and you will fall in love with this elegantly appointed brick

home. enjoy cooking in the stylish kitchen with granite bench top where the sun kisses you in the morning. a wide hallway takes you the length

of the house with wide doorways entering into 3 spacious bedrooms well designed for wheelchair access. Double garage internal access with office/

workroom, a secure boat park and a courtyard you will delight in.

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105 Beach road, tablelands $615,000

~ anGroVe houSe a ClaSS oF itS oWn ~this 4 bedroom, 2 bathrooms colonial style residence with character and

charm will delight you. Beautifully landscaped gardens that extend to land for a horse or pets. there are three living areas; two fireplaces giving you the luxury and ambience of cosy living in the lounges with exquisite

chandeliers. With potential for overseas visitors to share this home.www.ohopebeachrealty.com oBr1766

274a ocean road, ohope $895,000

~ WaterFront WonDer - total luxurY ~• ocean road Frontage • master bedroom suite

• 3 living rooms • Dramatic kitchen• extra kitchenette • outdoor living

• Double garage with high studwww.ohopebeachrealty.com oBr1716

18 eruini Street, ohope $849,000

~ FiVe BeDroomS- opportunitieS aBounD ~need space for your family? this home offers a spacious country style kitchen with timber giving you a warm unique feel with a generous walk in pantry. the property has decks off the bedrooms which face the ocean with peaks of the sea, and also harbour views from the second story with a deck to enjoy the summer evenings. a separate studio for a

teenage retreat maybe, which is private from the house with its own courtyard. a swimming pool for your family to enjoy also. triple bay garage.


18 plantation res, ohope $425,000

64 eivers road, Whakatane $469,000

~ extenDeD FamilY or home & inCome ~this centrally located property has so much on offer with tWo seperate homes. Do you have extended family requirments or just live in one and rent the other. Set in mature gardens the home of lockwoood constructions has 3 bedrooms

with the master having ensuite. the living opens to the decks and garden. the second house on the property consists of a spacious living and two good size bedrooms so there are lots of lifestyle choices for you to invest in this property.

www.ohopebeachrealty.com id oBr1736

~ plantation reSerVe - at thiS priCe! ~easy living and perfect town house living at the best address.

private with mature trees. Big north facing decks to step straight out from the lounge. a home you need to step inside to

appreciate. 3 bedrooms, double garage too!www.ohopebeachrealty.com oBr1458

19 panorama place, Coastlands $615,000

~ FamilY reSort/panoramiC VieWS ~this Coastlands property has been a dream family home.

the 251m² house on 837m² site is situated overlooking rural views on one of the highest ridges in this area and the beach is minutes away. this brick 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom resort style property with panoramic rural views is aptly found in panorama place. Come and view this fabulous family home.



222a Pohutukawa Ave, Ohope $325,000

~ OhOPe RentAl Investment ~Delightful 2 bedroom attached home with new kitchen and all

refurbished making a great beach rental investment or your first beach Bach. Just over the road for beach access.

Priced to sell $325,000www.ohopebeachrealty.com

Beachpoint $360,000

~ FAntAstIC West enD APARtment ~Are you looking for an ideal holiday getaway? Do you work long hours and want the convenience of apartment living? live here permanently or take advantage of the onsite manager who can let and manage your apartment when you’re not using it. situated on the ground floor is this 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment. soak up the sun in your a private courtyard, which has a convenience of personal gate with easy access across the road to beautiful West end beach. exercise in the gym or utilize the heated swimming

pool. What are you waiting for? Your new lifestyle awaits you. www.ohopebeachrealty.com OBR1636

6 Berg Place, Whakatane $535,000

~ 4 BeDROOms + BeDsIt + vIeWs = $$$ vAlue ~look what you get for $535,000. A brick and tile 4 bedroom home with open plan warm and sunny living, 2 bathrooms, 2 car garage and lots of parking, some bush and sea views, all in a prestigious street. Plus a separate bedsit

with its own kitchen and bathroom. tenants have said they want to stay. 4 Bedrooms + Bedsit + views = $$$ value.

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2 sanctuary Ave, Ohope $649,000

~ WelCOme tO OhOPe ~modern, contemporary and stylish perfect for family living. the living is elevated to make the most of the harbour views and this home is designed particularly for sun and the views. Ground level family room with Bi-fold doors to enjoy outside living – you just need to add your landscaping touches. A home you’ll love living

in. Owners have other plans. Your time to call this home! www.ohopebeachrealty.com OBR1747

246a Pohutukawa Ave, Ohope $385,000

~ Ill heAlth FORCes hOuse sAle... ~my vendor’s bags are packed and ready to go to be closer to family.

this 4 bedroom home has 2 bathrooms, lovely décor throughout. Well established gardens, close to the beach, cafes and restaurants.

entry level to Ohope. selling below new Cv $395,000www.ohopebeachrealty.com OBR1769

30 harbour Road, Ohope $685,000

A hOme thAt stAnDs Out FROm the CROWD!4 bedroom home with all the extras, heat pump/air-condition unit,

and a gas fire for winter warmth and ambiance. spacious living and a formal area too. huge decks complete with an outdoor fire

and shade sail. elevated above “the crowds”.www.ohopebeachrealty.com OBR1717

5 esplanade Rise, Coastlands $565,000

~ BeACh ACCess At YOuR GAte ~Buy your own slice of paradise with beach access at your gate. A well designed home with 3 large bedrooms, 2 stylish bathrooms, a large rumpus/bedroom and an office you would enjoy to work in. A kitchen to delight the cook, enjoy barbeques on the deck. Bask in the winter sun and appreciate the efficiency and ambience the gas fire. Fishermen bring your boat, you

have a double garage with internal access and low maintenance grounds.


11 vedders Road, Ohiwa $675,000

~ COAstAl sPeCtACulAR ~When you have caught your breath again from looking over the extensive harbour and ocean coastal vista you will appreciate the years of love and

attention that have gone into creating this home and its surrounding landscaping on this magnificent hill top coastal location at Ohiwa. this

property must be views to appreciate its location position and flexibility.www.ohopebeachrealty.com

307-309 harbour Road, Ohope From $359,000

~ OhOPe BeACh ResORt ~this is a very stylish complex designed with you in mind. 3 swimming pools, a tennis

court and two spa pools. If you are the energetic type, try the gym then dash into the sauna. It is situated between Ocean Road and harbour Road with some of the apartments having views each way. You can choose from the first floor at $359,000

or right up to the penthouse at $750,000 - 3 bedrooms and office, very spacious living and huge decks to take in those amazing views of harbour and the ocean. A lifestyle choice for those that call this home and a very easy way to live.



~ DeCIDe When InsIDe ~• Double workshop • large garage with bathroom

• under house storage • Parking for campervan & boat• tidy 3 bedroom home • Close to ocean and harbour

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358 Ocean Road, Ohope $599,000

~ lOve the BeACh lIFestYle ~enjoy your time under the Pohutukawas on the deck. this split level home giving you 4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with potential to accommodate many guests. the open plan kitchen is a pleasure to cook in while entertaining guests and enjoy the warmth and ambience from the fire place in the cool winter months. Double garage internal access, parking for a boat and easy care grounds making it

a perfect lock up and leave property for your convenience.



~ tWO hOuses One tItle ~Both rented on a fixed tenancy for 6 months and returning $520 per week. the top elevated 3 bedroom home has amazing views over the harbour – recently repainted and carpeted. huge decks to enjoy. Plus a 2 bedroom “pallaside” home, spacious lounge and some views too. Great investment or

Granny can live here too. Properties like this are rare so be quick to view!www.ohopebeachrealty.com OBR1771



~ ElitE bryans bEach ~

Ohiwa beach rd, bryans beach $520,000

Just 15 minutes from Ohope.the Only section of 809m² straight over the road to the beautiful beach. Elite bryans

beach perfect for your bach or your beautiful dream home.

Just imagine living here! www.ohopebeachrealty.com

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~ nO 10 thE addrEss fOr succEss! ~

10 Pohutukawa ave, Ohope $395,000

this section is in such an excellent position right opposite Ohope beach, surf club and in the centre of Ohope village, by cafes with beautiful beach Views. Enjoy the ocean views, take in the beautiful Pohutukawa trees that are uplit in the evenings, wander across and dine in the local café’s. We have sketch plans available or design your

own. land 424m² www.ohopebeachrealty.com Obr1210


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910a Wainui Road9 Sharkbay Close2 Waterford Ave1 Waterford Ave154 Pohutukawa Ave242 Pohutukawa Ave322 Ocean Road310 Ocean Road10 Pohutukawa Ave282 Ocean Road131 Otarawairere Road

18 Clem Elliott Drive

8 Anchorage Grove

16 The Fairway6 Brabant Street14 The Fairway9 Crestwood Rise8 Toi Street2a Kupe Street

115 Ohiwa Harbour 122a Ohiwa Loop RdOhiwa Beach Rd

22 Arakotipu Bvld7 Te Karaka KeyLot 95 Te Karaka KeyLot 8 Pearata Ridge Lot 12 Pearata Ridge17 Waiotahi Drifts

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Section sizes are approximate only

~ 1930’s bach With stunninG sEa ViEWs ~


Originally 2 bedrooms, this classic bach has been converted into 1

very large bedroom. Wooden floors throughout. large deck. single garage has potential for conversion into sleep out, plus a carport, plenty of room for the boat 759m² (more or less). What’s this bach worth to you? bring offers near to the new cV. you decide how near!

www.ohopebeachrealty.com Obr1644

www.open2view.co.nz id #n238631

~ hOliday at WEst End ~

23/1 West End, Ohope $219,000

Enjoy your holiday in this managed unit, then received the

income when its lett. cheery one bedroom with

garden to relax in a top location in Ohope.

www.ohopebeachrealty.comObr1681

~ sPaciOus brick family hOmE... ~

41 Pouwhare st, Whakatane $625,000

if you require space for all the family this is the home you should view.

4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 offices, a separate spa room too! Plus a family

room, separate dining and a lovely peaceful lounge complete with the

ambiance of an open fire. set amidst mature trees and delightful

gardens. Value for money here.www.ohopebeachrealty.com Obr1728

~ WantinG yOur OffEr ~

124a Pohutukawa ave, Ohope $649,000

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and office. 3 levels, elevation to enjoy

the views the ocean. courtyard garden and decks

covered by shade. Just walk across to the beach.

new carpet throughout.www.ohopebeachrealty.com

Obr1591

~ rEtirEmEnt sanctuary ~

116 hillcrest rd, Whakatane $425,000

John and dorothy have spent 16 wonderful years in this home. it is

time to move on. Would you like to be surprised with the space? 3 bedroom, low maintenance house with ensuite

and walk in wardrobe. rural vistas, this property is located on the flat. 4 mins to Whakatane, 5 mins to Ohope. Enjoy

your retirement in a great location. www.ohopebeachrealty.com Obr1674

~ PricEd tO sEll ~

9a turnbull Place, Ohope $370,000

don’t miss this great beach bach. delightful 3 bedroom home with private courtyard gardens and so

handy to the beach. single garage.

call now to view!www.ohopebeachrealty.com

Obr1657

~ raisE mE uP ~

271b Pohutukawa ave, Ohope $325,000

then i will tick all the boxes.Easy living holiday “bach” with additional sleepout plumbed

out for an extra bathroom in the garage. Great central

Ohope locationwww.ohopebeachrealty.com

Obr1739

~ cOastlands bEachfrOnt ~

13 captains cove, coastlands $850,000

4 bedrooms plus office. Elevated living and decks. Wander down to the pristine “coastlands” beach.uninterrupted views to Whale and White islands. beachfront position, often sought, rarely available. selling below new cV


www.open2view.co.nz id#n242420

~ land bank nOW - dEVElOP in thE futurE~

26 hoterini st, Ohope $415,000

Great corner site. attractive investment for future

development, just look across to the opposite corner and see

what could be achieved. Or create something unique with

the 3 bedroom house which is well situated on the site.


~ WOW lOOk at mE ~

54 Ocean road, Ohope $719,000

Oceanfront magic Ocean Views

trendy design 3 spacious bedrooms 2

bathrooms double Garage

decks north and south www.ohopebeachrealty.com

Obr1616

~ sinGlE lEVEl at OhOPE ~

19 manuera Place, Ohope $435,000

• sunny north east living• 3 double bedrooms• master bedroom with ensuite• separate study• fully fenced• close to bus stop and beach


~ hOliday at hOmE... ~


near new 3 bedroom home. ideal for permanent living or lock up and leave. up to the minute decor. Generous north facing decks on a compact section. beach access over the road.


www.open2view.co.nz id#n238633

~ a mOkOrOa GEm ~

34 mokorua Gr, Whakatane $369,000

nestled in popular mokoroa with more than meets the eye, this

sturdy home offers to you: 3 double bedrooms plus office, plush carpet

throughout, modern bathroom, designer kitchen. Enjoy the covered outdoor entertaining area and easy care grounds. single garage with

internal access.www.ohopebeachrealty.com Obr1686

it’s timE tO sEll! “Oh thE mEmOriEs!”

176 harbour rd, Ohope $489,000

With lots to offer the main house with 3 bedrooms upstairs. External

lift. Peeks of the harbour. downstairs there is self contained accommodation

(needs a little work to finish) and a separate sleepout. super family spa.

large double garage, workshop space and a covered carport with plenty of room. 809m2 section is fully fenced

and with potential to subdivide later.www.ohopebeachrealty.com Obr1447

~ sulliVans lakE at yOur dOOrstEP ~

28 Olympic dr, Whakatane $459,000

sullivans lake at your doorstep, stroll along the lake edge and feed the ducks at your leisure. lake views from all living areas. single storey brick home with 3 double bedrooms, a large bathroom and double garage with storage and internal access. solar water heating. Vendors are on the move and will

consider all reasonable offers.www.ohopebeachrealty.com Obr1561

www.open2view.co.nz id #n242416

~ affOrdablE bEach Pad Or inVEstmEnt ~

apt O1d, Ohope beach resort $359,000

stylish 1st floor 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with open plan living, deck and peeps of Ohiwa harbour and Ohope beach. swimming pools, spa pools, sauna, tennis court, gym and on site management which offers a letting pool service to generate an income when you’re not using this apartment.


~ PEnthOusE sEriOusly fOr salE ~

Penthouse, Ohope beach resort Only $750,000

Enjoy expansive harbour and amazing ocean vistas from this luxury penthouse. 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms + office/day room. Expansive balcony areas offering alfresco dining and entertaining. While the tiled floors add a timeless ambience to the property. be part of Ohope beach resort and experience the wonderful lifestyle on offer. two swimming pools, two spa pools,

lap pool, gym, sauna & tennis court.www.ohopebeachrealty.com Obr1154

~ GrOW yOur futurE ~

206 ruatuna rd, Ohiwa $650,000

add value to this already producing property, with an

additional house site with this stunning view. 4 bedroom home. Extra workshop and implement shed plus machinery. stunning

harbour location. land 25584m²www.ohopebeachrealty.com

Obr1709


Over three decades ago two local churches namely Whakatane Christian Fellowship (Liberty

Centre) and the Whakatane Baptist Church saw the potential to help people toward home ownership without the burden of having to find crippling mortgage interest payments throughout their adult lives.

Most of us spend our working lives, and beyond, paying off a bank mortgage and when we finally get free we watch our children commence the same cycle.

These church groups asked, ‘What if there was a way to circumnavigate this financial treadmill. What if there was a way to release borrowers from having to pay interest when you lend them money?’ They did the sums and found the formula for success. Since then a growing number of potential home owners have discovered that such a system is open to everyone no matter their belief, creed or race.

No, it is not a scam or some magical

formula. It certainly contradicts the norm and when you grasp the potential and ongoing benefits for generations of families you have to admit the whole idea is simply brilliant.

Back in those early days a survey was conducted among church members. Through this, it was discovered that the average mortgage amounted to $35,000 and together the surveyed group owed $2million. Collectively they would be paying a further $7million in mortgage interest over the remaining life of their mortgage (yes, interest payments were exorbitant back then). The challenge was to implement a fool-proof system which had the ability to turn such massive interest payments into a benefit for borrowers and their families.

In a nut shell this is how Liberty Trust worked; each family (or individual) contributed $20 per week into a fund. As soon as there was enough money in the kitty the first family (by ballot) would

re-finance with an interest free mortgage. That family would then re-pay their mortgage (interest free) to the fund until their loan was re-paid. They were still paying the same monthly payments as they were on their previous bank loan, but the interest portion was now going toward paying the principle. The borrower was able to repay their mortgage many years earlier and thus save a fortune.

The Liberty Trust attracted 100 applicants and was administered by 5 volunteer Trustees. The figures showed that the last contributor would receive their interest free loan after twelve years. Sceptics said such a system would not work, they were wrong, it worked back in the eighties and with care and fine-tuning is still relevant and very much alive today. Along the way changes have been necessary; the ballot system for acceptance of loans has been circumvented and is now replaced by a fairer ‘first come,

first served’ basis. Participants are now able to choose how much they will donate.

If you talk to the people of Liberty Trust they will tell you that God’s word is truth and the proof is not only in the $20million that has been lent and re-lent to families all over New Zealand but also in the testimonials of people released from traditional mortgages.

Greg Gates says:

“...We were over the moon to be told we were next to get our interest free loan. It is such a joy to know that we are now paying off our home with each repayment we make instead of lining the pocket of some mystery investor in Australia. And again, God’s timing couldn’t be better. With our youngest starting school Samantha was increasing her work hours which has meant that, with the slightly higher Liberty repayment amount, we will not be struggling to service the loan. Add to that the fact that we will be completely mortgage free before our children leave school and will be able to plan for their higher education and even begin contributions to help them on the road to buying their first homes. We feel so blessed and thankful that we made the decision to join Liberty Trust when we did…”

Liberty Trust can be reached at PO BOX 2211, Whakatane 3159 [email protected] www.libertytrust.org.nz

Church group offer interest free home loans Since 1989 a Whakatane Christian church group has helped over 270 home owners enjoy a better way of life, through an innovative interest free lending program.

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Greg and Samantha Gates, Elisa and Harry


98a Otarawairere Road, Ohope $779,000

Set foot into this peaceful sanctuary and feel the pleasure of living in this unique two level al fresco home, offering 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 living areas and an office. A spacious deck off the family room great for entertaining. Internal access double garage plus carport. Very rarely does this opportunity present itself to

purchase in a sought after location and so close to Ohope Beach and cafes. It’s time to move in and enjoy the birds singing, enjoy a short walk to Otarawairere

Bay. If it’s a lifestyle you are looking for then look no further!www.ohopebeachrealty.com

Lesley Cooper 021 911 147 A/H 07 312 6179

~ ItS ALL ABOut LIfeStyLe! ~

16 Rangitukehu Street, Ohope $498,000

this home is just right for a family three generous sized bedrooms, master bedroom with ensuite. Well designed kitchen, while the living area has

adjoining decks. Good sized double garage and room to park the boat as well. Views of the harbour and a reserve at your backdoor and close to many of Ohope’s attractions… Golf club, wharf, boat ramp and general

store. What a great neighbourhood to bring up yOuR family!www.ohopebeachrealty.com OBR1672

Natalie Hands 027 273 0007 A/H 07 315 4061

~ fAmILy fRIeNdLy HARBOuRSIde SuBdIVISION ~



www.ohopebeachrealty.com77 Waiewe Street, Whakatane $665,000

easy living is on offer here with this sunny 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home, double internal garage. this 4 year old property is meticulously maintained. Open plan living flows out onto the deck with views of the ocean and bush surrounds. Can you see yourself living here in this peaceful location, entertaining on the deck? If so you need to view this

property and enjoy the convenience of living close to town. View now to appreciate this home.

www.ohopebeachrealty.com OBR1781Natalie Hands 027 273 0007 or Lesley Cooper 021 911 147

~ LOCAtION COuNtS ~this outstanding property represents the “best of the Burke Rd location” – a restful tonic for busy

lives and a relaxing destination on this prestigious site. A Beautifully designed home with open plan family living areas that flow from kitchen to dining and family areas. All the living opens to paved areas stepping out to beautifully landscaped easy care grounds for you to just sit and enjoy these stunning views over rolling green hills to the sparkling harbour and to Ohope itself. With 4 spacious bedrooms,

ensuite and two additional bathrooms. A formal lounge completes the picture making this a home perfect for entertaining or an easy family home. Sited on 6.1 hectares with private harbour access.

this property is a “piece d’la resistance”. www.ohopebeachrealty.com OBR1689

Neal Berry 027 2121 236 or A/H 07 315 8545

~ BeAutIfuL ANd ImmACuLAte ~

190 Burke Road, Ohiwa


Clover Yo Yo Makers

here seems to be a plethora of gadgets out there for crafters. However one ‘necessary’

item for crafty readers, are fabric yo-yos. They are great for both the beginner & experienced craftspersons. There are different shapes & sizes available. The photos shown use the 60mm version. You can use any type of not-too-thick fabric with this tool. Don’t bother to use your cutest

T novelty fabrics because the little motifs will not show up in your finished yo-yo. Striped fabrics turn out well when pulled into a circle. Clover’s instructions were very clear. The tool comes in 2 parts that snap together over your fabric square. Trim up the fabric with a useable seam allowance. It does not matter if you trim this unevenly. See that light circle around the center hole on the

white template? Clover stamped that for us so we can know the exact finished size of our fabric creation. Now it’s time to start stitching. The tool has easy consistently spaced guide holes. You must be sure to stitch in & out of the holes in the correct direction so that later you will be able to pop the thing apart. Just keep your finger out of the way while holding down the flap of fabric.

You have to overlap one stitch so that the center will come together completely. The fabric you’ve just sewn comes off the template easily. Now is when you will be grateful you used some sturdy thread. Pull it together & shape your yo-yo into a circle. Take care to knot your thread as tightly into the fabric as possible so the center stays closed. Keep your needle threaded & you can make several

yo-yos with one length. Very quickly you will have a pile of consistent, perfect yo-yos. There are numerous applications for yo yo’s; they seemingly begging to have button centers & look great strung together. Yo-yos also make cute appliqués & adorable barrettes, even a whole quilt made out of them.

Get going & see what you can create!

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Ohope Craft MarketSat, 07/05/2011 - 08:00 - 1:00pmLargeregionalmarketwithcrafts,foodproduce.OhopeHall,BluettRoad,Ohope.

Peace Park MarketThu, 26/05/2011 - 08:00 - 1:00pmArts,craft,giftsandproducePeaceParknexttoMuseum,BoonStreet,Whakatane

WHAKATANEOLIVER - The MusicalWed, 04/05/2011 to Sat, 21/05/2011WhakataneLittleTheatre,ShortSt,WhakataneEnjoyathoroughlyentertainingeveningwithTheatreWhakataneastheybringyouthiseverpopularmusicalfeaturingourlocaltalent.Bookingsthroughiticket.

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Nga Mihi

He Waihanga i te Whare Kaha o Tuhoe22 Tuhoe Street, PO Box 56, Taneatua. • www.ngaituhoe.iwi.nz • Ph. +64 7 312 9659

Tūhoetanga

Ngākau ItiKorero Rangatira

Enclosed as promised we have published Tūhoe feedback on the New Generation Tūhoe Authority. We have been very humbled by the efforts and selflessness that has gone into the concern for future generations, Tūhoetanga and Mana Motuhake.

The “Blueprint” has been developed based on your feedback and will be released in due course. Please see enclosed for a hui held near you and bring your whānau

TET Board of Trustees

visit us at 57 Commerce Street, Whakatanecall us on 07 308 0095or check us out online nz.printing.com and lawsigns.co.nz

What can we do for you?

“Tuhoe Establishment Trust has worked with Law Signs since commencing in 2009. We have had a number of large scale events, including a Museum Exhibition that without the dedication of the Law Signs team would not have been possible. Their ability to connect with us as a client and to grasp and crystalize our concepts has been a critical factor in our relation-ship here. The service has been fi rst class; the publications they have produced are top quality, their Team has a very professional outlook, are very responsive and have always delivered within our timeframes.”

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TET – Financial Summary

Infrastructure and resources

October 2009 the Trust on behalf of the Iwi purchased its first office

property in Taneatua and refitted the buildings to accommodate 13

staff with offices, a meeting room, a boardroom and conferencing

facilities. Office furniture, communications, computing, and

networking resources have also been invested in to increase the

efficiency of staff and reduce outsourcing costs. The Trust offices

are Tūhoe offices you are welcome to meet with us and discuss any

of the business we are involved in.

The Corporate Services unit looks

forward to the activities of the year ahead;

allocating marae distributions, the ongoing

consolidation of Tūhoe financial and investment

infrastructure with the Tūhoe Fisheries Trust and

the Tūhoe Waikaremoana Mãori Trust Board

and the establishment proposals to be

ratified at the next 2011 AGM.


Street Address 22 Tūhoe Street, TāneatuaPostal Address PO Box 56, Tāneatua 3123Telephone (64) 7 3129 659 Fax (64) 7 3129 153Email [email protected]

www.ngaituhoe.iwi.nz

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fInances

2009/10 fInancIal summary

cash flow

Following the receipt of the CNI settlement, $64.5 million in

accumulated rentals and share of 26% of the Kaingaroa estate

(Tūhoe land value - $53.4 million) the Tūhoe Establishment Trust

(the Trust) has been constructively establishing high standards

of governance, human resource management, financial control

systems, investment infrastructure and capability to realise both the

short term needs of the Trust and the long term needs of the Iwi.

These capabilities and systems ensure:

The Trust has posted a $3.49 million profit in 2009/10 due to the low

cost of its establishment budget and a prudent approach to the use

of Tūhoe assets/resources. In the 2011 year the Trust will continue

the current funding arrangement with the Tribal Executives to

complete the tribal capacity funding agreement and enable the $5

million distribution to Tūhoe marae by 31 May 2011.

1. investments are

prudently managed:

All accumulated rentals are

safeguarded for the new

Tūhoe Authority.

The Board makes decisions

for Tūhoe only when it has

acted on specialised and

independent advice from

its Investment Committee.

2. Sufficient resources

are available for the

Trust to achieve its

mandated purpose:

Infrastructure is created

to satisfy resourcing

requirements for the Trust’s

purpose.

Staff and human resources

are appropriately appointed,

resourced and managed to

achieve the Trust’s goals.

Expenditure across all areas has been relatively low with expenses

being 15.5% of current year revenues. The graph below illustrates

the expenses by grouping with comparisons being made against the

2009/10 operational budget.

The cash flow of the Trust in 2009/10 is strong with cash investments

kept on varying term deposits with ASB until the Trust’s investment

strategy was finalised in May 2010. The Trust ran a RFP process in

early March to determine the best provider who could provide real

return on the Trust’s Financial Portfolio. AXA NZ won the bidding

process with an offer of 5% real return after taxes and fees. The

principle is being transferred to AXA in 12 monthly installments

to mitigate market timing risks and manage cash flow certainty.

The AXA relationship is discussed more fully in the report of the

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(the Trust) has been constructively establishing high standards

of governance, human resource management, financial control

systems, investment infrastructure and capability to realise both the

short term needs of the Trust and the long term needs of the Iwi.

These capabilities and systems ensure:






million distribution to Tūhoe marae by 31 May 2011.

1. investments are

prudently managed:

All accumulated rentals are

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Tūhoe Authority.

The Board makes decisions

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being 15.5% of current year revenues. The graph below illustrates

the expenses by grouping with comparisons being made against the

2009/10 operational budget.

The cash flow of the Trust in 2009/10 is strong with cash investments

kept on varying term deposits with ASB until the Trust’s investment

strategy was finalised in May 2010. The Trust ran a RFP process in

early March to determine the best provider who could provide real

return on the Trust’s Financial Portfolio. AXA NZ won the bidding

process with an offer of 5% real return after taxes and fees. The

principle is being transferred to AXA in 12 monthly installments

to mitigate market timing risks and manage cash flow certainty.

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