what's new in plimmerton? monthly newsletter for june 2013

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Plimmerton Residents Association Newsletter

Whats new in Plimmerton?

June 2013

PRA AGM AOK ... prizes, presentations, plans ... and top kaiLocal residents who have paid their $15 sub for 2013 were in the draw for fourgreat prizes at the AGM. Are you a winner? Check out the web site to find out.The four fabulous prizes include a terms tuition at Numberworks n Words; apainting of Mana Island by Stuart Nicol; a ten cup coffee card for The Big Salami,and a double movie pass to the Lighthouse www.plimmerton.org.nz/2013-agm/

If you are one of the lucky winners contact us [email protected] or ringDavid 233 6300 to arrange collection of your prize.

Thanks to our generous sponsors and supporters.

Denise Carnihan gave an engrossing presentation on Kia Ora School that she andbuilder husband Chris have set up in a Kenyan slum. Amazing story. Find out morewww.plimmerton.org.nz/kia-ora-kenya/

Financial and Chairpersons reports were presented with project reports onKarehana Park, Operation Snapshot and the WW100 project recognising the effortsof Plimmertonians in wartime (part of NZs official commemoration). All these are

on www.plimmerton.org.nz/agm/

The current committee were re-elected for the 2013 2014 year. We will have aprofile of committee members on the web site next week. Judi Thomson has stooddown and we thank her for her contribution in recent years.

Detailed plans and budgets for projects outlined in the newly updated village planwill now be finalised and put onto the web site during June. See whats plannedwww.plimmerton.org.nz/village-plan/

Defibrillator presented to Plimmerton

Rotary Club of Plimmerton has raised funds for a defibrillator for Plimmerton

residents. It will be positioned on the wall outside The Big Salami in the heart ofthe village. PRA chairman Colin Bleasdale accepted the AED, worth more than$2.5k, on behalf of all residents here with gratitude. We have a link on our website with a demo of how to work an AED, easy-as apparentlywww.plimmerton.org.nz/emergencies/

www.plimmerton.org.nz to get new features

Our web site is moving to a new host. We will be able to add lots of bells andwhistles weve wanted for ages. If you have ideas about how our community sitecould be even better please contact Sandy [email protected]


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Plimmerton Boating Club floats development optionsThe boating club is in urgent need of renovation and their design team has come up

with two options that you can see on our web site. They are still exploring ideasand refining details so now is the time to talk to them if you would like to haveinput. The PRA supports planned developments and is working with the boatingclub to facilitate consultation and communication.

All the details next week on www.plimmerton.org.nz/plimmerton-boating-club-2/

Leona steps up big time in Sky Tower ChallengeFire fighter Leona Smith was the second fastest female competitor and first in herclass at the recent Sky Tower challenge (they have to run up the tower in full firefighting kit weighing zillions of kilos). A superb effort Leona. And great work toofrom the four other fire fighters from here who took part. The team says, Thanksto all for supporting our brigade!

Fluffy heaters and sooty chimneys could be death traps...Fire fighters remind us to clean fan heaters and wall heaters to remove build up oflint and dust (dust at your place? Never!).

A fan heater recently caught fire in Pukerua Bay for this reason and it was just astroke of luck that the occupier was there and the family home was notincinerated.

This is chimney fire season. Birds nests and soot build up make great material for

fires. It only costs about $45 to get your chimney cleaned and enjoy peace ofmind.

Vince cycles for cancer ... hes back!Vince is back from his mammoth African cycling safari. Not only did our intrepidadventurer raise money for cancer research he achieved a final placing in thisinternational event. See more on his websitehttp://www.vinceridesforcancer.com/1/post/2013/05/across-the-finish-line-in-cape-town.html

ANZAC story: hidden treasureLast month we discovered a gift from Princess Mary in a dark

dusty cupboard. What was inside the box? Follow the story ofone servicemans journey from enlistment to discharge.

www.plimmerton.org.nz/princess-mary-s-gift/

In our next newsletter: Is there a man or woman in yourfamily who served in the Great War (1914-18)? We can helpyou to research and write up their stories.

Karehana Park planting Friday 31 May 10amAround the Touhy Petanque Court. Bring gardening kit. Morning tea (lots) suppliedto workers. Register your interest to be involved in future working bees with all

your family [email protected]


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Our own mini Jurassic Park in the making ... new lizard garden!Planting day ... Monday 3 June, near McDonaldsStage 1 of an anti tagging project to create a lizard-friendly ecosystem on vacant

railway land is about to take off. Passenger trains are not running so a day ofplanting, pruning, and weeding is planned to get the lizard garden under way.

More info www.plimmerton.org.nz/ lizard

No kids for safety reasons. Be part of this ecological and educational effort ...Richard 237 [email protected]

We can all make our gardens more lizard friendly, contact Jenny Whyte [email protected]

ERO dynamic ... a quiz with a twist, Friday 28 JuneTeams of teachers from local schools, youll know them, will battle to prove theyare smarter than their students, Celebrity quiz master and guests add to themayhem. Lots more info www.plimmerton.org.nz/zonta-club-of-mana/ Just $15(including bubbles and nibbles) for a guaranteed evening of hilarity. Support yourfavourite teachers. Tickets limited so be quick ... call 233 1498.

Kitchen for BellyfulWhitirea is now supporting Bellyful by allowing use of the cookery schoolcommercial kitchen on a trial basis for three months. Bellyful provides meals forfamilies with newborn babies and those struggling with illness. Last year theyprovided more than 1200 meals thanks to local volunteers and supporters. Contact

Rebecca [email protected] or 021 552 825

Beach signage ... installation soonOur distinctive and original beach signage will be installed this month. All themismatched, broken and obsolete signs will be removed ... and it should all lookvery sharp. Thanks to the team who have worked so hard on design, productionand, soon, installation of our new signage.

Mid Winter Swim Sunday 23 June 12pmAfter a glorious summer and autumn the weather is decidedly cooler. This can onlymean one thing ... Plimmerton Kindergartens mid-winter dip at Karehana Bay is

coming up! Festivities start at midday with an on-shore gala and activities for kids,raffles, cakes and lots of hot food and coffee. The swim is at 1pm.

Transmission Gully ... fantastic virtual trip and all the latestCheck this out.http://www.pcc.govt.nz/News---Events/Latest-News/Transmission-Gully-and-Link-Roads

The old people are revolting!More hilarity from Mana Little Theatre. On Wednesday 3 Friday 5 July @ 8pm,Saturday 6 July 3pm, Wednesday 10 Saturday 13 July 8pm.

A NZ comedy by Devon Williamson, booking 233 8889.


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Thanks and goodbye from Angela at Scene@PlimmertonDue to a change in my circumstances and the inability to find a buyer, this iconiclittle Plimmerton gift shop sadly has to close. Thanks to everyone who hassupported the business since Ive been there. You are such a lovely community to

be amongst.Thank you Angela and good luck from everyone here.

You can now visit Paul and Jay at the Four Square for your dry cleaning and repairservice.

Caspian terns photographed in PlimmertonRecently we have been treated to visits by families of Caspian Terns atPlimmerton. Quoting from the Forest & Birds website Caspian Terns are foundaround the worlds coastlines and off most continents except South America. Theywere first recorded in New Zealand in the 1860s, but were not common until the

1970s. They now have a conservation status as protected rare native birds, and areclassified as nationally vulnerable. (http://www.forestandbird.org.nz/what-we-do/branches/kaipara/birds/caspian-tern)

See magic images from local camera aces Taffy Parry and Murray Cavewww.plimmerton.org.nz/terns/

GOPI inlet photographs on show locallyA full list of winners is available at www.gopi.org.nz/photo-competition/

Winning photos can be seen displayed at the Lighthouse Pauatahanui fromJune 7-22

Gig guide Fran Barton and Kevin Clark ... Jazz n other stuff at Plimmerton Boating

Club Sunday 23 June 6.30pm. Bookings essential, call Sandra 233 1592

Rodger Fox Big Band - Mulled Wine concerts, Paekakariki Hall Sunday26 May 2.30pm Tickets $20 and $10 for students and kids,[email protected]

Girls Night Out Mana Montessori fundraiser, 6 June at Lighthouse Cinema7pm. Tickets are $25 and include goodie bag, spot prizes and supper ...

raffles, silent auction too. Phone 234 1489 or [email protected] Music and poetry at the Metro Lydney Place, 2 June 4-6pm, open mic. Koha

for guest artists

Search for NZs best chippieVote today at www.chipgroup.co.nz

Our lovely chippie owners are heading home to Greece from the end of June untilearly September ... enjoy a well earned break!


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Business news from the village ...

In the Remax building ... kitchen design, architecture and real estate

Michael Bennington, architect ... 550 1275 Romina Roncato, kitchen designer (new and refurb, plus laundries andwardrobes) 027 253 2534

Romina and Michael are both locals. We will be featuring their work on theweb site during June.

Next door is another local, Jason Clark who sells real estate from Tawa toPukerua bay. Call in anytime and have a chat about your real estatesituation.

Topor has new owners but its still that Polish placeVal and Steve have taken over at Topor and plan to keep the Polish flavour with

well loved favourites on the menu. Call in for an after work drink and deliciousfood or book for dinner 233 9939.

New Northpoint studio for Pure BalanceDeidre Lee is opening a brand new purpose built yoga studio at 9 Northpoint Street... watch for the grand opening in July. You can join anytime with a three monthmembership. www.plimmerton.org.nz/purebalance-yogapilates/

Family StoreClothes Sale Thursday 30 and Friday 31 May. Be in for great bargains.

And while you are thinking about it have a good clean out and drop off qualityclothes and items to the Family Store next week ... during working hours please!

Vella Winter WarmersCall in to say hello to the friendly team at Vella and enjoy their Tuesday andWednesday special ... take away regular coffee and a scone of your choice ... just$6! Book for that special lunch or dinner 233 9111

Keep an eye out for their new winter menu ... coming soon.

Accommodation opportunities

House for rent from June to end of yearTwo bedroom furnished with garage, or unfurnished with no garage!

Be in quick, call Tamas 021 071 9335.

House sitters available for Summer holsA local resident tells us that she is getting married in January and has familycoming over from Ireland. She is looking for a house in this area for her mum,sister and husband and three little girls. She guarantees that your home will bekept in pristine condition and they are happy to look after your cats too. Neededfrom 17 December till the third week of January.

Take the worry out of your holiday and make this wedding perfect for Lorraine andher partner. Contact [email protected] or 233 8656 or

021 239 1411


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Short term rental available during winter monthsCentral village, near train, self contained, suit single or double 233 6321.

One bedroom flat in Cluny Road

Cluny Road flat available from mid-June, pleasant sea view, private, backyard andcarport, $220 week neg. Phone 0220 133 [email protected]

Plimmerton quilters celebrate 25 years with Pataka exhibitionCongratulations to the local quilters (who number currently 137) who are showing25 of their finest quilting achievements at a prestigious exhibition at Pataka. Theshow runs till 16 June.

If you are a novice quilter talk to them and see their amazing work.

Some children and families in our community are in need

Non perishable food can be dropped off to the Salvation Army on the corner ofWarspite Ave and Fantame Street from Monday to Friday 9 4 pm (closed 12-1).

Crime Stoppers works!When you see people or vehicles lurking where they hadnt oughta be callCrimestoppers 0800 555 111 www.crimestoppers-nz.org

For local information about nefarious goings on contact our community [email protected]

Friends of Mana IslandOpportunities for you to get involved in environmental projects working with DOCand other volunteers www.plimmerton.org.nz/friends-of-mana-island/

La Leche League is here to helpFor information and help for breastfeeding mums [email protected]

For meeting info and local advice call Janet 233 1815, Lorraine 233 6513, orNeroli 234 6651

Miraculoss weight loss clinic opens in new centre, in PalmersA tried and true weight loss programme available now in Plimmerton. Contact

Kimba or Fiona 233 8820.

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

Support your community its the best!

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