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West of the Taieri Newsletter 1

November 2015

The Outram & Rural

District Community

Newsletter

Welcome to the November 2015 issue of

West of the Taieri. The WOT team trust you have all had a good spring and are looking

forward to the summer which is just around the corner!

On page 3 you will be able to read about what’s in this issue.

Seasons greetings and best wishes for the festive season from the WOT Team.

We look forward to bringing you 3 issues in 2016

"Rural doctoring: the price of change"

Photo by Kay Mercer

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CHURCH SERVICE TIMETABLE Maungatua Parish

November 2015

December 2015

15th 10am Outram

11.15am Henley

22nd 10am Outram

29th 10am Outram

6th 7pm Outram

13th 10am Outram

10am Middlemarch

20th 10am Outram

11.15am Henley

21st 7.30pm Outram Community Carol Service

24th Henley Christmas Eve Service

25th 10am Outram Christmas Day

27th 10am Outram

3rd 10 am Taieri Historical Park with BBQ to follow

10th 10 am Outram

17th 10 am Outram

24th 10 am Outram

31st 10 am Outram

PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE NO SERVICES HELD IN

MIDDLEMARCH OR HENLEY DURING JANUARY

January 2016


WHAT’S in this issue:-

Maungatua Parish Timetable Page 2

What’s in this issue

What’s the Go Page 3

Broadband issues & 2 GP Pages 4 & 5

Not GP & Taieri Stories a Recipe to success Pages 5 & 6

‘Tea with Mike Lord’ by Kay Mercer Pages 8 & 9

Outram School News Pages 10 & 11

Outram School Pet Day Pages 12 & 13

Pet Day continued & Fire Brigade Pages 14 & 15

Fire Brigade & Lee Stream School Pages 16 & 17

Review of the Year in pictures Pages 18 & 19

Outram Playcentre News Page 20

Taieri Lions Club Page 21

‘Keeping it Local’ & Outram Bowling Club Pages 22 & 23

Berwick Pool News Page 25

‘Rebecca’s Recipe Corner’ Pages 28 & 29

W T Rugby Club News & Xmas Greeting Pages 30 & 31

Community Notice Board Pages 32, 33, 34 & 35

WOT Notices Page 36

Display Advertisements Pages 6, 20, 23, 24, 26, 27 & 29

What’s the Go? By Kay Mercer When is a town not a town?

With Courier Post telling us we are ‘rural’ and the Southern health

authorities insisting that we’re not, Outram can be forgiven for suffering

something of a crisis of identity.

There’s a lot going on at the moment that will impact on Outram residents and our quality of life, and with so much at stake we thought it would be good to make sure we’ve all got our eyes on the ball and have taken steps to have our

say in the things that matter to us.

TURN TO PAGES 4, 5 & 6 FOR FURTHER INTERESTING ARTICLES


Internet Access: Broadband Speeds and the

Digital Enablement Plan by Kay Mercer

“Faster”

As reported in the last issue, Tim Gibson and the Better Broadband for Outram team have been working hard to improve broadband speeds in and around the

township. Tim reports that, as a result of the petition signed by Outram

residents, the planned upgrade to our broadband capability is still on track for completion, hopefully before Christmas. “At the very least the evening

congestion will be all but gone and you should see a doubling of peak speeds”, he says. “If you speak with your Internet Service Provider and upgrade to

VDSL you could see an increase of around 10 x what most people are obtaining in Outram currently”.

“Ultra-Fast”

But we can still aim to do better, particularly with services like Netflix and greedy games like World of Warcraft clogging internet traffic. Chorus are

currently rolling out Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) in central parts of the city, but there were no plans for the “Gigatown” initiative to include outlying

‘townships’, such as Outram. However, Tim advises “with the government now providing additional funding to extend coverage of the fibre network we have a great opportunity to have even faster internet service within Outram.” As a step towards this, Bernadette Hay convened a steering group to prepare

Outram’s proposal for inclusion in the Digital Enablement Plan (DEP). This was submitted to the Dunedin City Council, via the Digital Office in September, and we now await a decision on whether UFB coverage will be extended to Outram in this round of funding. “With the groundwork done on the petition and the

DEP, Outram is also well on the way to getting our voices heard for having Ultra

Fast Broadband rolled out”, says Tim. “Keep your fingers crossed and check the Better Broadband for Outram Facebook page for updates”.

With so much of our daily activities no carried out online, the availability or

otherwise of UFB will have a major impact on the quality of our lives, affecting our telly watching, gaming, study, work, shopping and even access to

democracy. Make sure you get in behind the steering group, and if you can offer your support or would like more information,

contact Bernadette by email [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


2GP… by Kay Mercer

The Dunedin City Council’s 1,800-page 2nd Generation District Plan is out for public consultation, and if you’ve read it you’ll know it proposes a raft of change

across the city, affecting everything from the height of your fence to whether you can build on or subdivide your land. If you live in Outram or its rural

surroundings you will be affected by the 2GP, so you are strongly urged to find out more about it. If the plan goes through with no opposition, changes will

come into effect as early as mid-2016.

The 2GP should mean that it will be easier to build things like garages

and car ports with fewer building consent requirements,

and the new rules shouldn’t affect existing buildings.

However, new builds and subdivisions will be curtailed both in the town and rural surrounds. Much of Outram is classed as a hazard 2 flood risk zone, due to the uncertainty of the extent of underground landslips, which means that building consents will be very difficult to come by in some parts of the Taieri.

Other areas will require raised platforms or can only consider relocatable buildings. A geotechnical assessment will be required before any expansion

plans, such as a granny flat or rebuild, can be considered. If you already have a geotechnical assessment for your property you should consider seeking

exclusion from the hazard 2 designation now if you want to consider

building on your property in the future.

Fences also come under scrutiny, with maximum heights imposed which will mean that new fences do not impede views into your property. The rules are

highly specific and you will need to make sure you are familiar with them before throwing one up in the future.

Arguably the greatest impact, though, will be the new restrictions on subdivision of rural land. With a big increase in the minimum size of

subdivided plots, this has already become a concern for people who were looking to fund their retirement by selling off land.

The 2GP document is not an easy read, so you are best advised to visit the 2GP drop-in centre at 11 George Street to discuss your particular circumstances.

You have until 24th November to make a submission in respect of the planned changes, so make sure you are fully-informed and in a position to have your

voice heard before then.


…or not to GP, that is the question by Kay Mercer

Due to a change in how rural General Practices are assessed for funding, Ou-tram Medical Centre is deemed too close to the nearest hospital to qualify and is one of two practices in the Southern health region who are no longer consid-

ered rural, despite covering a vast geographical area from Hyde to Taieri Mouth and all points in between.

This means our Medical Centre will no longer receive support funding for services. Outram Medical Centre vehemently opposed the change, but were

out voted. “The Outram practice is about as rural a practice [as] you can get,” said Dr Robert Morton in an article in NZ Doctor (19 August 2015).

“Outram loses its rural funding and places like Gore, Queenstown, Oamaru and Balclutha, which are much bigger centres – mixed urban/rural – they retain

theirs. It’s a crazy model.” With transitional funding for two years to “help us adjust”, this change will start

to bite in the 2016/17 financial year when we can expect to see a hike in the

cost of GP services.

Otago Rural Support Trust offers the following services: Help during and after an adverse event or environmental event.

Support during personal and/or financial difficulties.

Free and confidential advice is available through the trust’s coordinators.

Otago Rural Support Trust 0800 787 254

or David Mellish 021 102 9890 or Pat Macaulay 027 201 6921


Taieri Stories a Recipe for Success Article by Kay Mercer

My old mum always taught me, if you’re going to do a thing make sure you do it well, and that’s a

philosophy the Outram School community certainly abide by. They’ve never been shy of a

challenge, so when Lisa Reid proposed the idea of a cookbook as a sustainable long-term

fundraiser for the School, they said we won’t just make a cookbook, we’ll make a great cookbook.

Lisa envisioned a collection of easy-to-cook tried, tested and true family recipes that would be drawn from the Taieri and would reflect the changing seasons, with

some more decadent and interesting recipes thrown into the mix. The book was to be a community collaboration, following the course of the River from its source at the Styx to its mouth at the Ocean, and collecting stories along

the way from local characters, such as the Hore Family, Chris Nelson and Kaye and Steve McArthur, who make their lives and their livelihoods along its banks.

A Cookbook Committee was formed, supported by teacher Angie Carter, which included three members of the Friends of the School and some other mums from the school community. Once word got out that recipes were needed, it wasn’t

long before they’d gathered over 200 contributions, and they are now busy taste-testing and photographing each recipe, with the aim of publishing the book in 2016. Committee member and full-time mum, Lisa MacFarlane, says “the tasting is the best bit of this job. I really can’t cook, but these recipes are so simple, and all

this delicious food is inspiring me to give it a go”.

There are 10 people working collectively to produce the book, including photographer Becs McSkimming, a local graphic designer, a writer, a food

technologist and a number of people with good business acumen and specialist knowledge.

And there are an additional seven or so folk with the enviable role of taste-tester.

Angie Carter, who is currently on maternity leave with her first baby says “this project has been a great opportunity for me to maintain a connection to the school.

It’s been so much fun and the community support has been fantastic.” The Lions Club have generously contributed funds, and Cookbook Committee

members sold baking jars at the Cavalcade to raise money for the project.

The book will be professionally printed and will be launched with an initial run of 1000 books, which will be available to buy from Outram School, Dunedin Farmers

Market and Mosgiel Paper Plus.

The Taste of the Taieri is likely to have wide appeal, not just as a source of local recipes, but as a record of the life and history of the Taieri that is sure to be read time and again. Advertising revenue will fund the first print run of the book, and

anyone wishing to support the project by purchasing advertising space should email [email protected].

You can follow the progress of the project on the group’s Facebook page "The Taste of the Taieri"



Article by Kay Mercer

Tea With… Mike Lord Actually, Mike’s not one for tea, so we had a flat white at the Wobbly Goat. Mike took time out of his busy schedule as Councillor for Dunedin City’s Mosgiel-Taieri Ward for a cuppa and a yarn about his passion for people and growing the city.

On a particularly celebratory Sunday afternoon, we managed not to talk about the rugby for a whole hour! Kay: Mike, tell us a bit about yourself. Have you always lived locally? Mike: Well, I’ve been here for over 25 years, but I’m an Oamaru lad - lived there until my early 20’s, when I headed off to Australia for my OE. I came back a year later and moved down to the Taieri to work on a dairy farm. That’s where I met my wife Philippa, and we’ve lived and farmed here ever since. Our four children were born here. The three girls went to Henley School until it closed, and James our youngest was at Outram. Kay: And you’re dairy, yes? Mike: Yep, started out sharemilking in ’91 and eventually we bought our own farm. Kay: It must be hard juggling the farm with being a councillor. What made you decide to stand for local government? Mike: Actually I’m lucky as our sharemilkers do a great job running the farm day-to-day, so I can focus on my role as a councillor. I decided to stand for the Mosgiel-Taieri Ward in 2013 because I’d been the Otago Branch President of Federated Farmers for three years, and local government felt like a natural progression. I really wanted to try and make a difference, because I enjoy helping people. Kay: So, two years down the track how do you think you’re getting on? Mike: I expected it would take two or three years to find my feet in the role before I could start to be effective, but I’m pretty pleased with some of the outcomes I’ve been able to achieve for people. Kay: What’s your particular area of responsibility as a councillor? Mike: I’m Deputy Chair of Infrastructure, so that’s water and waste, roads, footpaths, that sort of thing. I’m also on all the standing committees as you have to be as a councillor, and I’m the Art Gallery representative and also serve on the Hereweka Harbour Cone Trust. Kay: What do you enjoy most about the role? Mike: My best results, I think, are where I’ve worked one-to-one with constituents and advocated for them, and I’ve been able to get things done that


have made a huge difference to them personally. Being able to improve people’s quality of life is a real driver for me. I’ve also enjoyed working with Council as a group, where we’ve kept costs under control and achieved lower than expected rate increases. Kay: What else motivates you? Mike: I’d love to see the city in a position where kids can have the option to stay living in Dunedin and get themselves worthwhile jobs, instead of being forced to move out of the area. It’s great that kids want to go off and do their OE, but I want to see young people coming home to Dunedin and making a good living and enjoying their lives here. Kay: Do you find any aspect of being a councillor frustrating? Mike: There certainly was a time when I questioned whether I was achieving what I set out to, but the support and encouragement I’ve received from people has really given me a lift and made me realise I’m on the right track. Often my pragmatic approach finds me on the opposite side of the table to a lot of the other councillors. I do think we have to look at the big picture and focus on encouraging business generation in Dunedin. Otherwise we can’t grow. I like the idea of having a liveable city, but I do think there are radically different ways of achieving that aim, and I hope we can bring prosperity to the area by being open-minded about commercial propositions that could have a positive outcome for the people who live here. Kay: What are your hopes for the future? Mike: Well, I’ve been working hard to get the new aquatic centre in Mosgiel, so it would be great to see that come to fruition. In general, I hope people think I’m doing a good job, and if they do they’ll help me stay on as a councillor. There are big changes happening which will have a major impact on Outram, and people must make sure they have local representation if they’re to have their voices heard. Kay: Can you explain what’s happening to the community boards and the Mosgiel-Taieri Ward? Mike: When the elections come around in 2016 there won’t be a Mosgiel-Taieri Ward. There’ll be a single ward for the whole city. So instead of voting for your local Ward candidate you’ll have a choice of candidates from across the city, and you’ll need to think about whether you’d be better off having a locally-based representative who knows the people and the area well to make sure your voice is heard in the city. There are big changes for the community boards too, which will mean that Mosgiel no longer has community board representation and is separated from Outram. Outram will be merged with Strath Taieri, Allanton and Henley in a super-board. So that means Outram residents will need to seriously look at taking an active part in the new community board to make sure they get the representation they need. Kay: That’s been really informative. Thank you, Mike. Now what about that Dan Carter drop goal, aye? Mike: Yeah, what a game!


Outram School News

It certainly has been a busy few months at Outram School with a lot on the go.

We recently had a visit from the Education Review Office. The draft, unconfirmed report received by the Board of Trustees is very positive and

reflects the work undertaken over the last few years. The Board looks forward to releasing the confirmed report once it has been received.

Visitors to the school will have noticed a new play hut on the grass area outside Room 8. This has been a project undertaken by the Junior Learning Team with a great deal of parental support. Carters also made a wonderful contribution of the materials required for construction. A grand opening was held on the

21 October with the junior children doing a wonderful job in recognising all the parent helpers and Carters.

If you have not seen the play hut do pop in to have a bit of a look.

Our play hut opening on the Wednesday was followed by the 2015 Pet Day on the Friday. This year we shifted venues to the school and easily managed to

recreate the fair like atmosphere we have enjoyed at the rodeo grounds in the past. Once again we were strongly supported by a big team of parent helpers

and business support from a wide range of sponsors. Murray’s Veterinary Clin-ic was a major contributor and supported the judging throughout the day.

A highlight of the day was the lunchtime entertainment which strongly showcased the range of talent of the students.


This year we have enjoyed considerable success with the International

Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) programme. In each of the four assessments we undertake as a school we have had students achieve

Distinction Awards and have three students also gain High Distinction.

The performances of a large number of students have also been

recognised with Credit and Merit awards.

2015 ICAS Distinction Awards Gabby Kakahi – Maths, Logan Kakahi – Maths, Ginny Smith – English,

Josie Bennie – Spelling, Lily Miller – Writing, Evie-Rose Grace – Maths (absent for photo)

2015 ICAS High Distinction Awards Josie Bennie – English, Bridgette Sutton – Maths, Evie-Rose Grace – English

Sports Award to Outram Student

Outram School student, Hunter Edgecombe, was recently awarded the Chris Martin Shield for ‘Most Enthusiastic Skier 2015’ at the Ota-go Snowsports awards night. Hunter only started skiing this year. Through the help and support of Parafed Otago, the Halberg Disability Sport Foundation, Otago Adaptive Snowsports and a team of volunteers Hunter had a rewarding first season on the slopes. He is keen to carry on next year to further develop his skiing ability and skills.


"Pet Day Recollections" by pupils at Outram School

Well Done Elle!! by Bridgette Sutton

“Catch that puppy,” Matilda shouted.

Poppy, our cheeky little puppy, had slipped her collar and was running around the rugby field like a mad thing. We finally caught her and put her collar back on. I walked past all the other dogs that the other children had bought to the

Outram School Pet Day.

When I got to my dog Elle she stood up and started wagging her tail happily.

“Elle sit,” I instructed her. “Good girl.

Matt Luke came to do the individual judging. I told him about Elle and showed him some of the trick she could do.

“Do you want to go and have a look at the stalls?” Meg asked me.

“Sure,” I replied.

We went to the stalls and had a look around.

“Group judging is about to being in the ring,” Mr Hunter announced over

the loud speaker.

“Could everyone please return to their pets and prepare for judging.”

It was time for the senior dogs judging. Meggy got third with her little puppy,

Fergus. He did really well for such a young dog.

At lunch time there was entertainment on in the courtyard. My little sister Ma-tilda sung three songs. For her final song she sang “Maybe” from the musical Annie. Instead of Sandy as the dog she used our cocker spaniel Elle! It was so cute! Meg, Sam, Bella, Kylie and I did “Whistle While You Work It” by Katy Tiz.

It was fun.

Finally it was time for the small dog agility race. We had to wind in and out of stakes, jump through a hoop, run around a stake, back through the hoop and

around the stakes again. Elle won!

Overall I had a brilliant day. I would highly recommend the

Outram School pet day to anyone.

Well done Elle !!!!

More Pet Day stories on page 14 →→→


Pet Day by Luke Brown

“Meowww,” went my cat Harry. “Come on Harry, come on,” I insisted.

Here I was trying to get my cat inta his cage. Believe me it is not easy. I decided to lift him through the top of the cage. Clip, clip, I clipped down the

cage. I was ready to go to the Outram School’s Pet Day for 2015. “Off to school Harry.”

In the ute Harry meowed continuously.

“Where are the cats?” asked Dad when we got to school. “I think they’re on the rugby field,” I replied.

Thump, I put Harry on the cat table. Bring, the bell went for roll call in class. Once we’re done Caleb and I go to the cats to wait for judging.

Caleb had brought his cat Zoe. Mrs Beath came to look at the cats and diaries. “Let’s go Caleb,” I said.

Caleb and I went to a game that you got a stretch rope put around you and you run and try to get a couple of prizes off a mat.

I got four fruit bursts. “Can cat owners get your pet and go the ring,” announced Mr Hunter.

I rushed to get Harry to the ring. I sat down beside Caleb. “I don’t think I’ll get a place,” I told Caleb.

“Me neither,” said Caleb. “Third place Luke Brown.”

After judging I looked in my bag for prizes. There was a cat toy, a cat bowl, vouchers and a crunchie. Before lunch I got a mystery jar.

I had a big burger at lunch while I watched kapahaka. After lunch I had to go home. Overall I had so much fun.

Pet Day by Finn Aitken

Pet Day was crazy when Dad finally arrived at school with Louie halfway through the judging. I took Louie over to Matt Luke to get Louie judged. I told Matt

about Louie, he said I knew a lot about my dog and he gave me four stars on my certificate. Seth and I went and brought a mystery jar. I got lots of lollies. The

big speaker went for all senior dogs to go into the ring. Louie was to jumpy when I took him round the ring and he didn’t get place. After that it was almost lunch time so I went to smash some plates and mugs. I smashed a mug and got seven lollies. After I smashed the mug I got a burger that was so good. Then I went and tried to get a rugby ball in the bucket and only managed to hit the

bucket. The next thing I did was the scavenger hunt for popsicle sticks. I gave one to my sister because she had none. A while later I went to watch the Young

Farmer Competition. After the competition we went home.

What a great day.


Outram Volunteer Fire Brigade Spring update by Mark Doherty We are gearing up for busy summer ahead of us with the forecast of the

strongest El Nino weather pattern for many years. What does that mean? Typically during an El Nino weather system we (New Zealand) will experience stronger winds from the West during the summer, which in turns often leads

to droughts in East coast areas and much more rainfall on the West Coast. These conditions increase the risk of fire and make fighting fires very difficult

especially during high winds. Over the last couple of months we have been busy with a range of callouts.

Two calls of note would be those at Waipori and Saddle Hill.

We attended the large scrub fire near Waipori in mid-September in the early hours of the morning and managed to get it under control with the assistance

of firefighters from Lawrence.

Some of you may have seen us at the recent Saddle Hill fire. The Outram Volunteer Fire Brigade firefighters worked throughout the

afternoon in very difficult conditions to save properties. It was a massive team effort and we worked effectively to protect surrounding houses and oth-

er property that were under threat of the raging fire. The weather conditions that day also created the perfect weather for a fire, causing it to

spread rapidly with the strong North West wind.

Keeping safe through a hot dry summer

There are a few things you can do to help protect your house during these conditions especially if you are in a rural area.

● Clear out spoutings and roof areas from any dry material and debris ● Keep grass cut short especially around houses and sheds ● Be extremely careful when using welders, chainsaws, slashers and any other machinery

● Create a defensible path around your home by: # Removing all dead or dried up material from existing vegetation # Thinning and pruning vegetation from around the area of your home # Ensuring fire wood and other burning material is stored away from your home (more than 10m is best!) # Establishing lawns, paths or driveways between buildings and flammable vegetation

We are currently already in a Restricted Fire Season meaning lighting of fires in the open air is by permit only. These can be obtained from

www.otagoruralfire.org.nz. Cont. over page →→→


During the restricted fire season gas cookers, gas barbecues and fires in permanent fireplaces can operate without a permit.

If we enter into a Prohibited fire season this means a ban on the lighting of any fires in the open air, only gas barbecues can be used.

Remember if you are reported lighting a fire during a Prohibited fire season you may receive a bill!

If you have any questions regarding fire bans & different fire seasons you can call the Otago Rural Fire Authority on 0800 673 473

Fire season info in our area can be viewed on the Otago Rural Fire Authority website: www.otagoruralfire.org.nz,

we will also keep you updated on the fire season on our Facebook page.

More general fire safety advice Now is a great time to check that your Street

Number or Rapid Number is clearly visible

from the road as this makes our job a lot

easier if we can quickly locate your property.

It is also very important that you check your

access way to your property and that we can

access it with our fire trucks. It needs to be

clear of any low branches or trees or other

items which may inhibit access in our truck.

We need a clear opening of 2.5m wide x 4m

high and with some trucks having a maximum gross vehicle weight of 25t and a max overall length of 12.6m it is important that we can easi-ly access to your property without obstructions.

We have had several calls during high winds with trees contacting power lines and causing fires. If you notice trees and vegetation around your property are in

contact with power line please contact Delta on 0800 4 DELTA (0800 433582) and ask for their advice on removing the branches / trimming the vegetation.

If you notice power lines down immediately call 0800 4 DELTA (0800 433582) and if there is an injury or risk of an injury or fire please call us on 111.

Always assume the lines are live even if they are lying on the ground.

We hope you all have a great summer and hopefully we won’t be seeing you! Like our Facebook Page to keep up to date with what we are up to.

For any other fire safety information please visit the New Zealand Fire Service

website: www.fire.org.nz or National Rural Fire Authority: www.nrfa.org.nz

http://www.otagoruralfire.org.nz

http://www.fire.org.nz

http://www.nrfa.org.nz


Term 3 Report

Lee Stream School performed in our very first Polyfest Festival in Dunedin. We spent the term practising songs and actions and our guitar group composed their own music for one of our items.

When one of our students were selected to be the ball carrier at a home game for the Otago Rugby team, we surprised her with a visit from a few of the players. You may have seen her on TV? While here the players signed

some of our gear and showed us some of their skills.

Otago rugby players also came to help us with our wind farm fundraiser. Trustpower have to revegetate tussocks around the wind

turbines, so they asked us if we wanted to do it as a fundraiser. We gathered together about 20 adults, and with the senior class, we spent the day digging up tussocks and replanting them. It was hard work but we

learnt how the wind turbines work and got to look inside them. We liked look-ing for the local wildlife. Thanks to Waipori Station and Landcorp and to our

parents and family members who helped us raise some serious dollars for the school.

This term we are looking forward to our bi-annual Pet Day. We have loads of different animals coming.

Members of the police dog team are putting a display on for us.

We are also looking forward to our end of year Community Assembly.

This term we’re working on a Christmas production called ‘Baubles!’ Everyone is invited to our Community Assembly on

Tuesday 15 December at 1.30pm in the Lee Stream Hall.


Outram’sBest Bits 2015A look back on our year

in pictures

West Taieri

Juniors

Outram

Volunteer

Fire

Brigade

OCT

Cavalcade

Our

Hero!

Outram

School Pet

Day

Saving Saddle Hill

2015 Honours Recipients

U38 Reps

West Taieri Seniors


Outram Playcentre Update By Rachel McNeill

With the support of the Outram community Outram Playcentre is still open for business!

Unfortunately we are unable to carry on with three days per week and will cut down to two before the end of term. However we continue to be a happy and exciting destination for the kids and families who attend. We have a wonderful

bunch of people doing amazing work keeping the Playcentre alive and a huge thank you must be given to them for all their time and effort.

In addition to our regular sessions we have had a visit to the airport that the kids just loved especially getting into the fire engine, which was a huge hit.

Another visit to the Dunedin Library to was to meet Lynley Dodd for her book reading of Hairy Maclary.

Our Monday session "Intro to School" this term has the kids over at the school for swimming, gym and getting into the library. The kids are having a ball and it

is an excellent programme for the next step to school.

Finally we would like to give a big shout out to the community if they would like to offer their help in anyway. We are always looking for assistance from

people who have any experience in applying for community grants, can help with maintenance, or would like to make a donation to our Playcentre.

We would love to hear from you. Monday 11am- 2.30pm

(Intro to School 3-5years) younger children welcome too. Tuesday 9am - 12.30pm 0-5years

Email: [email protected] Phone: Rachel: 03 486 2040 or 021 158 1338


Taieri Lions Continue to Roar!!! The local Loins Club have completed another fruitful year in terms of

community service and fund-raising, and above all, member satisfaction. Within the membership of 46, there is a feeling of pride with what has been

achieved. This has meant a very busy 12 months, but there was never a shortage of hands up when the input was required.

Members have been giving their time, supporting local projects, on the Taieri and in Mosgiel, supporting community needs.

One of the major projects the club was involved with, along with the Taieri Rotary Club, was the rural crop competition, which generated significant

donations to assist the Otago Youth Adventure Camp at Berwick and the Rescue Helicopter Trust.

Supporting individuals and organisations when in need, is the prime objective of the Lions, along with making a difference in the community where possible.

When involving themselves in this type of voluntary effort, the members never lose sight of the opportunity to strengthen the strong fellowship that has existed in the Taieri Lions, since the club was formed 40 years ago.

In excess of $22,000 was generated in the past year from the many projects and returned to the following organisations:-

West Taieri Hall, Lloyd Morgan Trust, L.C.I.F, Camp Quality, Diabetes Stem Cell Research, Prostate Cancer Research, Taieri Food Bank, Taieri Historic Park, Berwick Outdoor Experience (individual sponsorship),

Taieri College (new kayak helmets), Taste of the Taieri Cookbook (Outram School), Courtney Hills, Lion’s Den at Berwick Camp,

Local Outram projects (proceeds from Cavalcade), and upgrading the kitchen at the Rugby Club and Scout Hall facility.

Two members Trevor Braid and Richard O’Neill put in countless hours of their time into the kitchen effort.

President Fred Donaldson has assembled an enthusiastic team for the new Lion year, and a number of new initiatives are planned

including an outing to the Berwick Camp in November for member’s wives and

partners, and members of the Mosgiel Lions Group, a motor-cycle trail ride over the Maungatuas and catering and gate-keeping for Melbourne Cup Day at Wingatui.

If you would like to become a part of this supportive community group we are always looking for new members to join us, have fun, meet other community mind-

ed people and share new experiences.

Contact:- Fred 486 1674, Peter Banks 476 4869 or Colin Scurr 486 1863


Advertorial by Kay Mercer

Keeping it Local: The Wobbly Goat Café

Named according to the legend of the discovery of coffee beans by an Ethiopian goatherd, the Wobbly Goat Café is one of Outram’s true

treasures. Sure we never struck gold in these parts, but our coffee is amazing!

Fred is passionate about the Outram community, and knows a good café is the heart of a thriving town. The café’s popularity on any given weekend is

testament to that, and the Wobbly Goat is very much a destination café for out-of-towners. Great coffee and authentic fresh-cooked, delicious food

prepared on the premises is the key to the Wobbly Goat’s success, with a loyal customer base of regulars. “Some people come in here all the time!” says Fred.

When the Dohertys first moved in to the place, Fred and the girls reconfigured the kitchen to suit a menu that expanded to include brunches and lunches, and within the first four days Fred had built a new courtyard to take maximum advantage of

Outram’s sunshine climate.

Fred’s pretty philosophical about the weather, though. He knows a good week at the café is dependent on the sun putting in an appearance, and he doesn’t deny

winter was a challenge. But the Doherty clan are in a good place with the business. Eight months after taking it on, they found they needed to extend the opening

hours to seven days a week to meet demand, but with the three girls managing the café it wasn’t too hard to come up with a roster to share the workload. The girls run the business day-to-day, and Fred’s proud of the way they’ve stepped up and taken on the responsibility. “Hospitality is really hard work”, he says. “Twelve

hour days are pretty standard.”

One of the most notable features of the Wobbly Goat is that it’s become part of the fabric of Outram, and that owes much to it being run by locals. “The customers have watched the girls grow up”, says Fred. “People love that they’re born and bred in Outram and they know everybody. That’s what being a community is about.”

Fred is tight-lipped on the café’s best-sellers. “Some days are sweet days, some are savoury”, he says enigmatically, “but eggs benedict is our signature dish. We get the bacon from Lyndon Gold, the salad from the McArthur’s, and the coffee from Wendy’s Fat Cat roaster in Skerries Street. You can’t get fresher or more com-munity-minded than that.”

Following the Doherty’s hard-working principles, Keady and Clare bake Five different varieties of scones every morning, and they go down a treat.

Fred’s face lights up at the thought of them. “If the customers are happy, we’re happy”, he grins.

The Wobbly Goat Café 17 Holyhead Street 03 486 1965

Open 8.30am – 4.30pm daily


Bowling Along Quite Happily

Outram Bowling Club News by Marion Hambleton

The Outram Bowling Club has opened again for another season after a very eventful winter, having had burst water pipes! However all is mended again and we are hoping for a happy season.

Over the last few years we have run a competition on Wednesday evenings called “Mates in Bowls”, where local non-members had a lot of fun and we were very happy with the input from the local community.

Things have altered a bit this year and the Mates in Bowls will not be run but we are having a game for all-comers on Thursday evenings instead.

We have played this over a number of years for members with some outsiders also in the mix.

This year it will give the non-bowlers a chance to play a more competitive game for the price of only $4.

Individual entries can be phoned in to Brian Cloynes on 489 1504 We would be very pleased to see you all again.

Thank you to Outram School, for printing the

West of the Taieri Newsletter.

Thank you to contributors and advertisers,

for keeping us going.

Submissions checked for grammatical content only

and at the discretion of the

Collator/Editor.


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TOTAL BALEAGE 6 metre Mower Unit 10 Reel V Rakes Swather Rakes Three Late Model Round Balers BB940 Medium Square Baler Tubes Individuals Inoculants Carted and Stacked

TOTAL GROUNDWORK Two 5 Furrow Ploughs

Pre-Rippers & Aerator

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Two 6.3 Metre Roller Drills

Precision Fodderbeet Drill TOTAL EFFLUENT 12 Ton Keenan Orbital Spreader

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Berwick Pool

We had another great season in 2014/2015 with warm days and a lot of swimmers utilising our pool. The tennis court was also popular.

The new tennis court fence went up and we hope to reseal and repaint the surface of the court next year.

We recently held our working bees to help clean up the pool area and playground and repaint the pool and changing rooms.

Thank you to those who turned up.

A bit of history! We are a volunteer run organisation who sees the pool as a

valuable asset worth preserving for our community. After Berwick School and Henley School merged in 1996,

a trust was formed and we purchased the pool and grounds in 1997. Since then, we have continued to run and manage the pool successfully for

many, many patrons to enjoy over the years. A massive thank you to the committee members and their commitment to

the Berwick Pool.

We are lucky in Berwick to have a pool in such a picturesque setting with a complimentary BBQ, tennis court and small playground.

During the season the pool is run by a group of wonderful volunteers who help by doing rostered on pool duty.

Thank you! Our pool couldn’t operate without you either

Our season opens on Saturday the 14th of November To purchase a key, please contact:

Nick Moore on 974 8262 or Alex Morton on 486 2525


OUTRAM

Community Carol Service

Featuring

Jesse O’Brien

of Hamilton

# Finalist in the 2nd NZ Idol Series

# Finalist in 2014 NZ & Australia Amazing Race

OUTRAM CHURCH

Monday December 21st 7.30pm

ALL WELCOME

Jesse will also be in Middlemarch on 22nd December


If you are a newcomer to Dunedin or

New Zealand, we can help you settle by providing a wide range of information,

advice and referral services.

Since June 2014, we have been contracted to provide a Face To Face Information Service for New Migrants.

If you contact us and are not comfortable speaking English, we can access the Multi-lingual Information Service run by

Citizens Advice Bureau. This national telephone service is available free of charge if

accessed through us.

If you are living and working on a New Zealand Dairy Farm, we have a very useful booklet that will help you to understand

New Zealand employment law and your rights, health and safety, training and how to get used to the way NEW Zealanders work.

For more information about this or any other topic, please phone us on 0800 367 222, 03 471 6166,

or email us [email protected], www.cab.org.nz.



Rebecca’s Recipe Corner Rebecca has a beaut recipe for us this issue, just perfect for a summertime supper on the deck. Can’t wait to give it a go!

Rebecca Mitchell is owner of Succulent Temptations, catering for parties

and business functions. Call 027 495 3018 for a quote.

Cauliflower cheese with Wild Rice

3 Cups Chicken or vegetable stock 50g butter or margarine 1/2 cup Wild rice 1 Small cauliflower broken into florets 1 Medium carrot peeled and sliced 1 cup frozen peas 1 cup frozen corn kernels 11/2 cup grated tasty cheese Salt and fresh ground pepper

Guest Chef presents… Our guest chef this issue is Kaye McArthur of McArthur’s Berry Farm,

with some delicious ideas for that prince of fruit, the gooseberry. Kaye says gooseberries will be in season from late November – just in time for

opening time at McArthur’s farm shop by the bridge!

Gooseberry Jam

1.5kg gooseberries 1.5kg sugar →→→

550ml water

Gooseberry Sauce (6lb) 3kg Gooseberries (1Lb) 500gms Onions 1Tbls salt →→→ (1/2 gal) 2.3L Vinegar (6Lb) 3 kg sugar (1oz) 25gm Cloves put in cloth

Heat stock and butter in large fry-pan. Add wild rice and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for five minutes. Add the cauliflower, carrot, peas and corn. Cover the pan and simmer a further five to six minutes, until vegetables and rice are tender but still crisp. (wild rice should be still quite crunchy and nutty, not as soft as white rice). Add grated cheese and stir to mix through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Place pan under hot grill to brown top if desired. Serve with crusty bread and a simply dressed (lemon juice and olive oil) salad.

Top and tail fruit (optional) Place fruit in a large pot, add water and simmer till fruit is soft and pulped. Add sugar and boil till jam is at setting point. Between 8 to 12 mins. The fruit just cooks to a pulp, the skins just seem to dis-solve. I have found frozen gooseberries cook great too, and only take about 8 minutes to get to setting point. Haven't yet put my finger on the flavour of the jam, but it’s something I have tasted before but can't remember where.

Put all gooseberries in a pan cut up onions and add the rest of the ingredients and boil for 2 hours. Strain though mouli and bottle.


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home processing needs Specialising in small goods

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Mon to Fri 5am to 5.30pm

Retail Shop Hours Thurs & Fri 5am to 6pm

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Gooseberry and Apple Pie 250gm butter 3/4C caster sugar 1egg grated rind of an orange 1tsp vanilla essence 2 1/2 C self-rising flour 1 1/2c cooked fruit (In this case cooked gooseberries and apples)

In a food processor plus together the first 5 ingredients till light and creamy. Add flour and plus till mixed. Spread two-thirds into a lose bottom cake tin. Spread cooled fruit and top with the remaining mixture Bake at 190o for 40 min or until golden and cooked. Cool and dust with icing sugar and serve with cream For the filling Top and tail gooseberries (about 500gms) place in pot with peeled, cored and chopped green apple (2) Add 2 tablespoons sugar. No need to add water. Slowly cook fruit till soft. Let mixture cool and thicken with cornflour (1Tbsp)


Back-to-back Victories for the WT Seniors

2015 was another great year for the West Taieri Senior Rugby Club, seeing them win the final for the second year in a row.

The guys had a slow start to the season, but improved throughout the year to play their best rugby when it counted most.

A major focus for the year was playing good 15-man rugby and having a squad that contributed consistently throughout the season.

They concentrated on putting up a strong defence with quick line speed, getting up fast and putting pressure on the opposing teams,

while avoiding sending too many people into rucks so they didn’t give away too many penalties.

Club Secretary, Steve Nicol says “one of the highlights of this year was the win against Strath Taieri in the last round robin game as it is a

hard place to win and was a turning point for us as a team.”

West Taieri ended the season with wins over the three teams that had beaten them earlier in the year, and secured the competition with a decisive

victory. The final saw a great team effort to seal the win against Harbour on our home turf.

“Our scrum was particularly impressive that day and the team showed huge ticker to defend for the last 25min to win by 20 – 17,” says Steve.

“One other point to note is we retained all but one of the inter-club trophies held between us and other clubs in our competition.”

The try scorers in the final were Ben Davidson and Mark Hunter. Both tries were created from turnovers through good defensive

pressure put on by the forwards. The future looks bright indeed for West Taieri as Steve has confirmed their promotion to the Premier 2 grade next year, and he’s confident

the more consistent, competitive rugby will strengthen the team and the Club for years to come.

Seniors Prizegiving Honours: Man of the Match – The Whole Team!

Player of the year – Mark Hunter Forward of the year- Lewis Gilbert Back of the year – Daniel Adams Most improved – Jake Heremaia

Most Dedicated player – Steve Green

In other Rugby Club news, the Clubrooms have received a makeover with a great paint job and a refurbished kitchen nearing completion

for the whole community to enjoy. The Club has entered a team in the Spartans 10’s tournament in February,

(which raises money for injured rugby players) and this will also coincide with the start of pre-season training.

“New players are always welcome”, says Steve. Sign up for an exciting year!


A very merry Christmas and a happy

New Year from the following businesses:

Outram Hotel

Best wishes everyone.

We'll be closed Xmas day, but will be open until 11pm on Christmas Eve

and New Year's Eve.

Come and enjoy the free jukebox and bar nibbles, and why not have a game of pool before the big fella

in red arrives JIN

Warnock Architecture Ou-tram

We'll be taking a well-earned break over Christmas, but call us in the

New Year to discuss

your next project 027 246 5600

Happy Christmas!

Reece & Kelly-ann

Outram Garage Seasons Greetings!

Don't forget to get your vehicle checked out and serviced before

you head out on your travels over the holidays.

Call us to book in 03 486 1708, and enjoy safe and happy driving.

Plus don't forget we sell LPG

for your BBQ too.

Wobbly Goat Fred, Clare and the girls wish everyone a great Christmas

and New Year.

We're having a couple of days off on Christmas Day and

Boxing Day, but otherwise we're open as normal for

delicious breakfasts, brunches and lunches, muffins, scones,

and of course excellent coffee!


COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD Organisation

Information Contact details

Advanced Stopping Ltd

For all your Gib Stopping and Fibrous Plastering needs. Ph 0800 333 118

Rikki 021 225 3657

Beauty Therapist Jan Lane offers qualified beauty therapy [email protected]

Ph 489 0330

Brent McDonald Engineering

Farm maintenance engineering, transport and general engineer and welder. Allanton Rd, Outram. Email; [email protected]

027 486 1936 or a/h 486 1933

Chimney Sweeping

Quality sweeping. Open fires, solid fuel stoves and coal ranges. Nests removed and solid fuel appliance servicing.

Mark 021 026 50473 or 486 1333 A/H

A Little Piece of Time Photography

Family portraits, weddings, events, special occasions, landscapes & product advertising www.alittlepieceoftime.co.nz

Tara Nash 027 466 0235 taranash@xtra. co.nz

Driving Miss Daisy

Companion driving service providing that extra special care & catering for medical appointments, hairdresser, shopping, Airport/Rail/Bus transfers, ACC & Total Mobility approved.

Lyn 486 2033 or 021 503 498

East Taieri Church

Cemetery Rd, East Taieri Sunday Services:

10am (including children's programme)

2pm (traditional hymns of faith)

ETC 489 6308

Embroiderers Guild

Meet 1st and 3rd Wednesday every month, 10am - 3pm in the Outram Community Centre on Holyhead Street. Bring your own lunch.

Hazel McAdam 489 6700

I-JAB Balustrades

For all your aluminium requirements. Balustrades, aluminium joinery. Double glaze existing windows.

Jo or Bill 486 1188

Marion’s Home Grown

Pasture raised free range eggs. Seasonal produce.

74 Woodside Road Ph 486 1741


Organisation Information details

Maungatua Parish Church

Holyhead Street, Outram. Service at 10am every Sunday, with Sunday School (children aged 3 years & over).

Pastoral: R Allison 486 1141 Services: M Kerr 489 6066

Maungatua Youth Group (Oasis)

Meets every Friday night during term at the Outram Church Hall, 7pm - 9pm. For Years 5-8 who like having a blast! Gold Coin Donation.

Erin Winder

489 6308 ext 719

McArthur’s Berry Stall

Fresh and frozen berry fruits. Fresh seasonal vegetables. Real fruit ice cream. Open 1st December to end April. Also at Otago Farmers Market every Saturday throughout the year.

Ph 486 1603 www. mcarthursberryfarm.co.nz

Mitchell’s Family Foodcentre

Opening Hours: Mon to Thurs, 7am-6.30pm. Fri, 7am-9pm. Sat, 8am-7pm. Sun, 9am-6pm.

Ph 486 1723

Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board

Rural representation on Council/Community matters.

Blackie Catlow Ph 486 1102

Oldenew Colonial Collectibles

Holyhead Street, next to the Monument. Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday afternoons. Selling antiques, furniture and giftware.

Shop hours 027 491 6208 a/h ph Shona 486 1775

Otago Vintage Machinery Club

Museum—Taieri Historical Park, Outram. Open October to May, Sundays 2-4pm.

Neil Gamble 486 2701

Outram Bowling Club

A game for all ages -give it a go! Clubs rooms for hire.

Marion Hambleton 486 2232

Outram Butchery Ltd

Professional quality meat processing & retail shop. Home Kill Mon to Fri 5am to 5.30pm Retail shop Thurs & Fri 5am to 6pm.

Lyndon Gold Ph 486 1256

Outram Contracting

Registered Weed Sprayer Boom spraying, automatic hose reel, broom & gorse spraying, liquid fertiliser.

Ken & Barbara Cuthill a/h 486 1730 or 027 486 1738 and

Outram Garage Petrol, WoFs and servicing. Opening Hours: Mon-Fri, 7.30am-6pm. Sat, 8am-2.30pm workshop & fuel to noon).

Ph 486 1708

Outram Garden Club

Meets 3rd Thursday of the month. Guest speakers and garden visits. New members welcome.

Daphne MacFarlane 486 1608 evenings


Organisation Information Contact details

Outram Public Library

Opening Hours: Wed, 7-8pm. Fri, 3.15-4.30pm. Sat, 10.30-11.45am.

Pat Beath 486 1693

Outram Medical Centre

10 Beaumaris Street Hours: Monday – Friday 8am to 6pm.

Ph 486 2150

Outram School A primary school where children strive for excellence, love learning, develop their passions and reach their potential.

Ph 486 1733

Outram School Pool

Keys cost $60 (includes refundable deposit $10). A maintenance roster helps everyone enjoy the benefits of the pool.

Kevin Brady 486 1297 or School Office 486 1733

Outram Volunteer Fire Brigade

New volunteers always welcome! John Eaton 027 434 2198

West of the Taieri

Content - Kay Mercer—txt 021 122 3888 or email [email protected] Editor—Pat Macaulay—027 201 6921 Or email [email protected]

Playcentre, Beaumaris Street, Outram

Opening Hours: Monday 11.30am to 2.45pm, Tuesday and Thursday, 9am to 12.00. For children 0-6 years. Casuals are welcome and mums with bubs for a coffee are also welcome.

Rachel Wilson Ph 489 0444 Centre Ph 027 408 6288

Playgroup Cnr Centre Road & Bruce Road, Momona

Tuesday & Thursday mornings, 9.30 am – 12 pm Gold coin donation. NOTE maybe Wednesday 10am to 11am for Music. in cooler months BUT will be advised.

Glynis 486 2791

Plunket For Plunket Well Child Checks, please contact Plunket Area Office on 474 0490 for bookings with Kelly.

Plunket 474 0490

Project Kereru

Dedicated to the rehabilitation and release of New Zealand’s native Pigeon. Phone to report injured birds. www.projectkereru.org.nz

[email protected] DOC 0800 362 468 or 477 0677

Rural Women New Zealand

Community focused organisation with monthly meetings and speakers.

Henley Branch: Ann Murphy 489 5898


Organisation Information Contact details

Senior Citizens

Meet every 1st Monday of the month, from 2pm in the Outram Community Centre on Holyhead Street. Speakers and trips. April to September indoor bowls.

Eileen Hayes 486 1847

Sewing Service

Home sewing service; family clothing (repairs & alterations), soft furnishings (lined and unlined drapes, cushions, beanbags), small sewing projects.

Heather 486 1711

Taieri Design & Draughting Ltd

Licensed Building Practitioner (Design 2). Architectural design and draughting service: residential, light commercial, steel or timber built, farm sheds and cottages, passive solar design, 3D.

Peter Brookland 486 2779 027 245 9835 taieridesign@ xtra.co.nz

Taieri Historical Society

Museums Taieri Historical Park, Outram. Open October to May, Sundays 2-4pm.

Neil Gamble 486 2701

Taieri Lions Service Club

Meet 2nd Wednesday at the West Taieri Rugby Clubrooms. 6.30pm Fellowship, followed by meal at 7pm. New and interested members from the West Taieri community always welcome. Fred Donaldson 486 1674

Colin Scurr 486 1863 Peter Banks 476 4879

The Mosgiel Mower Man

Friendly, prompt, affordable owner operated. Lawn mowing and lawn care. www.mosgielmowerman.co.nz

Robin 489 4579 027 227 2155

The Wobbly Goat

Café on Holyhead Street, serving freshly roasted coffee and great food. Open 7 days Weekdays 8.30am – 4pm Weekends 8.30am—4.30pm

Ph 486 1965

Top2Toe Beauty Therapist

Top2Toe Beauty for a wide range of beauty treatments & stockist of The Jojoba Company Skincare—email [email protected]

Carmen 486 1999 or 027 335 4879

“U Can Cakes” Novelty cake tins for hire. Great for kid’s parties. Full instructions and icing sets available too.

Jolene Casey 486 2262 021 399 144

West Taieri Pony Club

New members always welcome! Michelle - 486 2743 Snow - 486 2256

West Taieri Smallbore Rifle Club

Meet Tuesday nights 7.30pm – Outram Community Hall (next to the dairy). Target shooting – all equipment supplied.

Fiona Crampton 486 2223

Zumba® Fitness and Zumba® Toning Classes.

Monday Zumba Toning 7.30-8.30pm. Wednesday Zumba Fitness 7.15- 8.15pm. At the Outram School Hall. $7 casual rate or $5 concession cards. First class 1/2 price.

Michelle 021 217 1388 [email protected]

http://www.mosgielmowerman.co.nz



There will be 3 issues of the West of the Taieri Newsletter for 2016

Mid March, July and November We publish news and information from any community group

or organisation.

Businesses and individuals are welcome to advertise in the newsletter.

Costs per issue: Large Format Ads $40 quarter page $60 half page $120 full page

Community Advertising $15.00 Community Notice Board Section is

for community groups and local businesses.

Business listings in this section cost $8.00 per issue and roll over for one year ($24.00 for 3 issues).

Advertorials: Interested in running a full page advertorial for only $60

Please contact the Collator/Editor:- Pat Macaulay,

Phone 484 7006 or Email [email protected]

For an electronic copy

of this newsletter

www.outram.school.nz

FUNCTION DINING & FAMILY BANQUETS

DINE IN OR WE CAN CATER TO YOUR VENUE

Children’s secure play area

MOSGIEL STATION

FUNCTION CENTRE

Bookings advisable

Phone 489 4456 www.mosgielstation.co.nz

SEASONS GREETINGS TO ALL

OUR READERS, HAVE A SAFETY

AND HAPPY FESTIVE SEASON AS WE ALL LOOK

FORWARD 2016

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