what's new in plimmerton? august 2013 newsletter

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Plimmerton Residents Association Newsletter

Whats new in Plimmerton?

August 2013

Earthquakes, storms, where are the locusts?We can only reinforce what the Dom Post and other media are saying. Keep thoseemergency kits up to date. Make plans with your family, friends and neighbours aboutwhat to do emergencies.

We do suggest that street groups (say 10-12 houses) get together and update info aboutresources held locally and to keep contact details in a safe place. Its also important tonote people around you who may need extra help in any emergency situation. (People whowere in organised street groups coped much better after the Christchurch earthquake andwe are strongly advised to get them up and running here chop chop).

Quiz Night Friday 9 August dont miss itThe big fund raiser for Plimmerton School always a fantastic fun evening.

Will you be the Toast of the Coast? Is your team enrolled? Just $120 per table (max 8 perteam). [email protected]

Plimmerton School Hall, doors open 7pm, quiz starts 8pm.

Seal pups visiting take care when driving at nightTired seal pups are coming ashore to rest from heavy seas. Sue Rose tells us that they liketo rest on the smooth road surface so please take care.

Friends of Mana looking for keen volunteersLots of exciting and important conservation projects that you and your family can get stuckinto on Mana Island. Restoring habitats for native birds, reptiles and insects.

All the details are on our web sitewww.plimmerton.org.nz/what-to-do-in-plimmerton/friends-of-mana-island/

Sue and Harrys bird reportTwo shore plovers visiting here regularly are a breeding pair, RO:BO (red/orange andblue/orange leg bands) and BW:OG (blue/white and orange/green leg bands). They hadchicks on Mana Island in the last breeding season. RO:BO lost her previous mate to the ratthat turned up the island last year. Shes been at Mana since March 2007 and is a perfectbreeder for the seriously endangered species.www.plimmerton.org.nz/explore-nature/local-shore-bird-report/

ANZAC story this monthWho was remembered at his passing as, a familiar figure plying his oars in steady rhythmover the sunlit waters he loved so well?

Read the latest fascinating story, laced with great photos, from Allan Dodson in the seriesabout Plimmerton people and their involvement in WW1www.plimmerton.org.nz/anzac-stories/frank-thomson-part-two/


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What was the Dead Mans Penny?A total of 100,444 New Zealanders served overseas in the First WorldWar. Their sacrifice was huge with 16,697 killed and 41,317 wounded.So what official recognition did grieving families receive?

The Makers after school arty crafty classes for kidsNext term for kids in years one to four after school art classes onFridays at the pavilion. From 3-5pm with inspiring projects andafternoon tea! Spaces limited. Just $148 per term. Contact Alix orHaylee at [email protected]

Car break ins in Cluny Road areaLow-lifes have been breaking into cars in the area. Police remind us not to leave anyvaluables in cars anywhere at any time.

Report any lurkers or incidents to Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 orwww.crimestoppers-nz.org Its anonymous and it works.

The Dog Park Plimmertons own Bark RoyalThe woof is spreading. The Dog Park is the place to be. Justine and the Pet FeedingSolutions team are exercising local dogs there every day and demand for the service isgrowing. Justine invites local dog owners to bring their dogs down to the park in UlricStreet on Saturday mornings (10am 1pm) for a free play (dogs) and a cuppa (owners). Ifyour dog gets bored or stressed when you are out all day this is the ideal solution. Pick up(of excited pooches) and delivery home after lots of socialising and play (tired, happypooches) in the special dog wagon can be arranged.

Contact Justine today [email protected]

New 50k speed limit for Pukerua BayFrom Monday 21 July the 70k speed zone at the northern entrance to Pukerua Bay will bereduced to 50k. Local residents are very pleased and say that this will make entering and

leaving the roads that join the state highway much safer. There have been 43 accidentson that 2km stretch of road in the past five years, three of them fatal, the localresidents association says. Anything that slows vehicles down in this area is welcome.

Email newsletters only please!If you do NOT want a printed newsletter delivered to your homeyou can let us know by putting a one of these hunky dory stickers onyour letterbox.

Letterbox stickers are now available gorgeous, free and in a boxat The Big Salami.

Black rabbit has hopped the hutch

Cluny/Motuhara Road area. Please call Owen 022 600 80 42

Canary in Cluny has someone flown your coop?A canary with a blue leg band is lurking around 57 Cluny Road. Apparently they cannotsurvive long in the wild so, if he is yours, contact [email protected]

Lost and foundnow on the web siteIf you lose or find something important you can let us know at the above email. We will leteveryone know www.plimmerton.org.nz/neighbourhood-info/lost-and-found/


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Aspects of the Wairau Affray presentation for history fansJohn and Hillary Mitchell of Mitchell Research in Nelson will give a presentation on the firstpost-treaty armed confrontation. Illustrated with portraits of the period.

Everyone with an interest in history is welcome, Saturday 3 August 1.30pm at Pataka.

PurebalanceYogaflow a new studioDeidre-Lee is pleased to announce the opening of her new yoga studio at Unit 1, 9Northpoint Street. She tells us Purebalance is a yoga-based flow of yoga-based flow ofpostures and movements enjoyed by both men and women and people of all levels offitness.

For more information call Deidre-Lee 027 207 6588 or [email protected].

Movie night 11 August 4.30pm for 5pm screeningNow You See Me an excellent movie that we are reliably informed will appeal to blokesas well as sheilas! Tickets $20 includes cookies and Whittakers chocolate to munch onduring the movie. Drinks available at the bar. To be sure of tickets call Veronica 233

1498. A Zonta fundraiser. (What is Zonta? Check out our web site to find out more.)

WW100 planning you are invited to join the teamIf you would like to be part of the exciting period of planning and have ideas for events andactivities contact us at [email protected]

Plimmerton people were involved in both world wars and our commemoration willcelebrate those who served overseas and at home. Allan Dodson is working with Te Papaand the official WW100 group to coordinate events. What should we have? Suggestionsinclude a parade, concerts, cabarets, plays, exhibitions what do you think?

Storm damage survey share your experiences!Sandy, our amazing webmeister, has set up a small survey so we can get your storm

damage story and evaluate the bigger picture of what happened here. This will be usefulof civil defence planning. Go to the site and take two minutes to tell your storm storywww.plimmerton.org.nz/civil-defence/storm-survey/

You can also send us storm photos for the web site to [email protected]

Beginners guide: research your familys World War 1 connectionWe can help you to research family members who served and now is the time to do it.Check out www.plimmerton.org.nz/anzac-stories/guide-to-war-history-research/

We would like to publish your stories in the ANZAC section of our web site and some mayeven make it to NZs official WW00 site. Contact us at [email protected]

House for rent in Plimmerton July to JanuaryFully furnished house with two bedrooms and study, open living, separate kitchen, outsidedeck and fully maintained section. Fabulous views over Karehana Bay and five minute walkto beach. $400 per week.Contact Trevor [email protected] or 00 61 3 952 10559.

Defibrillator installation by the end of this monthGoing up soon on the wall between the Four Square and The Big Salami. Keep breathingtill then please.


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Whats in the news?To find out more about these informative stories from the recent Kapi Mana check outwww.plimmerton.org.nz/in-the-news/

Timely earthquakes? The big one: are you ready? How you can help the ambulance service (If you only do one thing, make suretheres someone outside the property to direct the paramedics, says Rob Ives

Wellington Free Ambulance.)

St Andrews Plimmerton Noahs Ark caf and craft TuesdaysStarting Tuesday 30 July 9-11am for tiny tots and caregivers sing, dance, hear storiesand share morning tea - www.noahs-ark.kiwi.nz/. And now you can support Noahs Ark gift cards, t shirts and cook books available from the parish office.

Aquatic Centre closed Monday 29 July to Saturday 17 August.The annual maintenance overhaul means that keen swimmers should take the plunge atCannons Creek, Tawa or Johnsonville. Or try out the new flash centre in Paraparaumu.

Springhill Academy of Dance new classes startingClasses at Plimmerton School next term on Wednesdays and Thursdays for beginners andintermediate hip hop and musical theatre. Also ballet, tap and modern.

Contact Bronwen to get your fairy-footed youngsters enrolled [email protected] 9916 or 021 744 928.

The dance school will be performing The Wizard of Ozat Southwards on 1 and 2November.

Mainline Steam excursion Midland Mountaineer 7 and 8 SeptemberA weekend away traveling from Christchurch to Greymouth and return on this fabuloussteam experience. Fare includes return travel, one night accommodation at the KingsgateGreymouth, dinner on Saturday night, brekky on Sunday morning and a chance to make

new friends. $400pp share twin, $480 single.

Plimmerton videos on You TubeCheck out the video footage of Plimmerton After the BIG stormwww.youtube.com/user/billyboy1180

Gig guide for AugustFran Barton and Kevin Clark presentJazz n other stuff n fish n chips at PlimmertonBoating Club. 6.30pm Sunday 28 July, Sunday 25 August and Sunday 15 September.

Book early for these popular nights, Sandra 233 1592.

Make a family booking or make up a party of friends for an evening of top notch musicalentertainment.

Pukerua Bay Community Preschool farewell eveningTo recognise the work of Jan Cook, teacher at the preschool for 23 years, and Alex Owen,head teacher for the last four years, there will be farewell function on Wednesday 7August from 5-7pm to be held at Pukerua Bay kindergarten.RSVP by 2 August to 239 8207.


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Accommodation in Plimmerton needed for family reunionWeekend 23-24 August

Please contact [email protected] with reunion in the subject line and we will putthe family in touch with you.

Experienced house sitter wanted from late August for a few weeksDo you know an experienced house sitter or someone who needs accommodation here for afew weeks? Im away from late August and my two bedroom home in Camborne isavailable for 4-5 weeks. My young cat would keep you company for food and cuddles andin the event of dry weather (travellers humour) water the plants.

Contact [email protected] withAugust house sitterin the subject line.

Motuhara Road dangerous for joggers and walkers at nightA resident tells us that he has had two recent shocks while driving at night on MotuharaRoad between The Track and Roys Road recently. He says, The first near miss involved afemale jogger dressed in dark colours. The only thing I saw was her white legs. Thesecond involved a man, also dressed in dark colours walking a dog. Again all I saw was

some light hairs in the dogs coat. This stretch of Motuhara Road is narrow and winding,its not well lit and it has no footpath. If you are using it at night please wear bright orreflective clothing for your own safety.

Tai chi for beginners Wednesdays 7.00 8.30pmAt Ngati Toa hall. Call 236 8508 for more info.

Parkin Drawing Prize finalist from PlimmertonWho is the artist? What is her work like? What else has she done? What comes next?

See for yourself www.plimmerton.org.nz/artists/elisabeth-vullings/Congratulations!

New leaders for Plimmerton service clubsCongratulations to the new presidents of local service clubs. These groups do a brilliantjob raising money for important local causes.

New hub for inner wheel Debbie Howard of Whitby is president of PlimmertonInner Wheel for 2013-14

New president of Plimmerton Rotary Ron Lucas of Pauatahanui is continuing afamily tradition in Rotary

Both of these stories on www.plimmerton.org.nz/in-the-news/

Kerry school of Irish dancingCall Sharon 027 352 [email protected]

Who is Hester the hedgehog?Which local artist created her and why?

www.plimmerton.org.nz/artists/the-bay-gallery/

Reliable baby sittingCall Julia Fisher 233 0999


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Piano and keyboard instructionCall Sue Barry 233 8521.

Guitar lessonsPhil has 40 years experience on the guitar www.philhope.co.nz or021 231 9783.

Thanks for subs and donationsBig thank you to everyone who has paid their $15 this year and to those who have alsomade generous donations. You can see where your hard-earned is being used atwww.plimmerton.org.nz/village-plan/ in our updated village plan. If you want a printedcopy of this plan (which is very snappy) pick one up from The Big Salami or contact [email protected].

Family subs paid in August will go to Karehana ParkSubs for this year can still be paid using the form below. Subs paid this month will go

towards completing the Karehana Park project in time for Summer.Your $15 will help with remediation of the creek, completing paths and lots more planting.For details www.plimmerton.org.nz/karehana-park/

If your family does not yet have a paver in the park its not too late. Pavers are selling forthe last section of pathway now. Create a place for your children and grandchildren tovisits in the future. Contact Roger Johnson, project manager, who will get it sorted foryou [email protected]

Membership for year ending March 2014

Name:

Address:

Phone:

Email:

I agree to these contact details being kept on the PRA community database and used only in communication about local and association issues.

Membership sub for 2013 2014 per household for the year ending 31 March 2014: $15.00

A donation for website listing or to support PRA projects: $

Total contribution: $

Please pay by:

Internet banking direct-crediting the PRAs Westpac account no. 03-1533-0019155-00 andindicate your name and phone/address in the reference fields

Cheque delivered to 22 Beach Road or posted to PO Box 57-027, Mana 5247If your contact details have changed, or you have not given us your details before, please complete this formand post to our PO Box or email: [email protected]

Our website: www.plimmerton.org.nzand our email: [email protected]


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