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The Mercury Bay Game Fishing Clubs Trailer Boat Tournament is taking place later this week. Dependent on
the weather, and with a brand new boat to be won, it may be one of the clubs biggest tournaments
ever.
By
Bosman
In Stephan
a trailer boat
tournament, the playing field
is level, says John Mort, organiser of the
Mercury Bay Game Fishing Clubs Trailer Boat
Tournament that is taking place this Thursday
10 March to Saturday 12 March. If the sea is
too rough for one to go out, the sea is too
rough for everyone. Size doesnt really matter.
All the anglers have to leave Whitianga in the
morning and come back in the evening. And
its not just boats that can enter, if it floats and
its no longer than 9.4m and no wider than 3m,
its good to go. Kayakers and jet skiers are
very welcome to enter too.
This will be the Game Fishing Clubs eighth
trailer boat tournament. With prizes worth
more than $150,000 to be won, its deemed to
be one of the two biggest fishing tournaments
in New Zealand. Dependent on the weather,
we hope to have 150 boats and between 400
and 450 anglers in the tournament this year,
says John. It will make this year one of our
clubs biggest tournaments ever. I know well
have one entry from Melbourne this year. Last
year we had entries from as far north as
Warkworth and as far south as Hastings.
We use virtually all the entry fees to buy
prizes, but get fantastic support from local
businesses and sponsors from outside the area
as well.
Anglers last year stood a chance to win a
Stabicraft boat in a last man standing
competition and this year another boat will be
given away. The boat this year is a 16ft
Stabicraft Frontier with a 70hp engine, says
John.
It has a centre
and a Marine
VHF radio
Sports
in
by Stabicraft,
Oceanconsole
and
comes
with
a
DMW
trailer.
The
prize
is
Marine
and
DMW
Whakatane, Whitianga
worth more
than $50,000 and is sponsored
Trailers
in Hamilton.
During the course of the competition the
names of ten lucky anglers will be drawn and
at prize-giving on Saturday evening, the ten
anglers will each get a ping pong ball with a
number. The balls will all go into a bucket.
John Mort, organiser of this years Mercury Bay Game Fishing Club Trailer Boat Tournament, at the Stabicraft boat that can be won
this year.
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Generous donation by
Lionesses
On Tuesday last week a group of Mercury
Bay Lionesses gathered at The Informers
office in Whitianga to hand a promise to
Edwin Linehan, a trustee of the Mercury Bay
Radiology and Health Trust. Witnessing the
occasion were Mercury Bay midwives Fiona
Kington and Jocelyn Yates.
The promise will enable the Radiology
and Health Trust (the owner of the Mercury
Bay x-ray machine and ultrasound scanner)
to order a foetal heart monitor with the
assurance that the Lionesses have the funds
available, and set aside, to pay for the
monitor. It would have been nice to hand
the Radiology and Health Trust a cheque,
but with the fluctuations in the exchange
rate, were not sure what the exact cost of
the monitor will be, says Carol Timmins,
president of the Lionesses. We expect it to
be in the vicinity of $5,000.
The Lionesses decided to allocate some of
their funds towards a foetal heart monitor
after one of the local GPs mentioned to them
its something the area is in real need of.
Were always looking for worthy causes we
can donate funds to or specifically raise
funds for, says Carol. Up to now the local
midwives had to get by with a much smaller
monitor. We met with Fiona and Jocelyn and
got an understanding of just how much a
new monitor will help them in their work.
The idea of gifting the people of Mercury
Bay a new monitor was popular among all
of us.
Were proud to be able to do this for our
local community.
Although the Radiology and Health Trust
will be the owner of the monitor, it will be
Present when the Mercury Bay Lionesses promise for a new foetal heart monitor was handed over to the Mercury Bay Radiology and Health Trust
were, from left to right - Lioness Helen Linehan (second vice-president), Edwin Linehan (trustee of the Mercury Bay Radiology and Health Trust),
Lionesses Shirley Beer (secretary) and Nicola Hewlett, midwives Jocelyn Yates and Fiona Kington (at the back) and Lionesses Pat Lilley (treasurer in front of Jocelyn),
Carol
Timmins (president),
Jan-Louise
Hamblyn, Yvonne
MacKenzie,
Junewill
Glendenning,
Henson Thames
(first vice-president)
Trish
Cunningham.
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Escape Open
Studio Tour
launch
The launch of the Mercury Bay Art Escape Open Studio Tour at Hot Waves Caf in Hot Water Beach is
always greeted with anticipation and last Friday was no exception.
Keynote speaker was official New Zealand Defence Forces artist Matt Gauldie, who didnt take long to
point out his connection with last years keynote speaker, Dr Carole Shepheard. Carole was one of my
teachers when I was a student at Elam School of Fine Arts in Auckland in the late 90s, he said.
Matt also said that hes proud to call himself a New Zealand artist and that artists shouldnt
underestimate their role and the role of their art in society. I am extremely fortunate that my position
as official Defence Forces artist allows me to travel extensively. Art is everywhere, even in warzones.
Its such an important part of life. I believe that in New Zealand we support our artists more than any
other country. Its something we should always cherish.
The Open Studio Tour launch was also the opening night of the Taste of the Tour exhibition at Hot
Waves Caf, displaying one piece of art from all the artists who are members of the Art Escape, as
well as Emily Boswell, recipient of the 2014 Mercury Bay Art Escape scholarship earmarked for
students attending Mercury Bay Area School.
Members of the public will have for the next month the opportunity to vote for their favourite piece of
art exhibited, so bestowing the title Winner of the Peoples Choice Award on one of the artists.
On Friday evening the artists themselves had the opportunity to vote for their favourite work in the
exhibition. For the first time in the history of the Open Studio Tour, the Artists Choice Award,
sponsored by The Little Gallery of Fine Arts in Tairua, was shared with Julie Whymans painting The
Colour of Dreams receiving the same number of votes as Martinus Sarangapanys drawing Home
Away from Home.
Five pieces of art were sold during the course of Friday evening, including the one submitted by
Emily Boswell.
Pictured is Sarah Holden, owner of The Little Gallery, congratulating Martinus with his achievement in
the Artists Choice Award.
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When it comes to being voted by the public as serving the best milkshake in the central North Island
region of New Zealand, Espy Caf on The Esplanade in Whitianga has done it again.
Anchor, the organisers of NZs Best Milkshake Competition, phoned last week to say that our
Woohoo My Mangos Got Pashinit! milkshake got through to the final and will now be judged by an
expert with the other three regional winners of the competition, says Espy owner Duncan Wood.
Espys Oh Fudge milkshake was last year crowned as New Zealands best milkshake and Duncan
hopes their Woohoo entry will follow suit. People could vote for us once a day and were aware of
many people who made an effort to vote for us regularly, says Duncan. We want to thank all of them.
The support weve received is truly humbling.
People who voted during the course of the competition went into the draw to win a fortnightly prize
pack made up of a Breville milkshake maker and a $50 prezzy card. One of the winners was
Whitiangas Paulette Hoyland.
Its a very good milkshake and Im delighted Duncan and his team got through to the final, says
Paulette. I really hope they win, they certainly deserve it.
The winner of the competition is expected to be announced in the next three weeks.
Pictured are Duncan and Paulette (holding a Woohoo milkshake) with Espy staff members Kylie
Clayton (on the left) and Harmony Kelsall.
The photo was taken on Friday last week, less than 18 hours before Paulette and her husband Jason
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The detection of
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By Alastair Brickell of Stargazers Astronomy Tours in
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Some readers may have noticed the intense
publicity around the announcement about three
weeks ago of the discovery of gravitational
waves. Even the TV news bulletins covered
this in between the usual celebrity nonsense
and rugby news. Well, what are these
gravitational waves and do they matter at all?
Two very important questions.
What are they?
About 100 years ago Albert Einstein
developed his theory of general relativity. This
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was the existence of gravitational waves and
people have been looking for them ever since
without success. They consist of very slight
ripples in the fabric of Einsteins space-time,
produced by all things that are accelerating in
the universe. We even produce them when we
walk around, but our waves are much too
small to ever be detected. The biggest things in
the universe,
such as two black holes
colliding, do, however, produce waves that we
are only now able to detect.
The eventual detection required the
development of the strangest telescope ever
built. This LIGO telescope has been looking in
vain for over 22 years and consists of two
identical huge instruments in separate parts of
the USA. Each has two arms 4km long,
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Update on
Cathedral Cove
tracks upgrade
The Department of Conservation-initiated upgrades to the Cathedral Cove track and the
Stingray and Gemstone Bay tracks are well underway. Apart from weather delays, everything
is going to plan and, according to DOC, the progress is looking great. The tracks to Stingray
and Gemstone Bay will be ready for sealing next week.
Temporary closures are still in place during certain times at different sections of the various
tracks. This is to ensure the work can be completed as efficiently and safely as possible.
To avoid disappointment, visitors should first seek information about what closures will be
in place at the time they plan to visit the Cathedral Cove area, says DOCs Operations Ranger
Nicola Miller. Although we plan to stick to the initial closure dates as much as possible,
interruptions such as rain can add delays to the work schedule. If people are unsure, it is
best to call the local DOC office.
Planned closures are as follows 11 March to 12 March - Gemstone Bay and Stingray Bay CLOSED.
18 March to 22 April - Main Cathedral Cove track every Thursday and Friday morning until
11:00am CLOSED (open rest of the day).
From the progress that has been made already, it is exciting to start envisioning what the
end product will look like. The DOC staff members involved in the upgrade are thankful for
the patience and cooperation of the local community and look forward to seeing the benefits
enjoyed by all once completed.
Please contact Nicola on (07) 869 5632 or or 027 660 2496 for any enquiries and for updated
details. More information will be provided during the progress of the operation through The
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carvings I do.
Oregon Pine from America is one of Tims
favourite materials to use. The wood
resembles the patterns of the fish, so its a
really nice wood to use, but I also work with
Kauri and sometimes Macrocarpa.
While fish may be his favourite subject,
Tims repertoire is extensive and he is happy
to accept commissions based on whatever
ideas people have. Ive just finished a piece
for the Mercury Bay Art Escape Taste of the
Tour exhibition at Hot Waves Cafe. Its called
Happy Dancer and its a woman dancing.
Its turned out really well, Im very pleased
with it.
Tim is enjoying hosting viewings during
this years Open Sudio Tour, demonstrating
his skills and even allowing visitors to try
their hand at some carving.
I m working on a snapper, so people are
getting a good look at whats involved in
creating the fish. I also enjoy giving carving
tuition, its amazing what people can achieve,
even in just a day. So if anyone is interested
getting a little taster they can come along and
give it a go.
Tims studio at 39 Hornsea Road will
again be open from 10:00am to 4:00pm this
weekend (the second weekend of the Art
escape Open Studio Tour).
Tairua carver Tim Aldrich is demonstrating how he creates unique fish carvings,
like the kingfish pictured here, during this years Mercury Bay Art Escape Open Studio
Tour.
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Creating
Rangitira Pita R
Sharples
Whitianga artist Raewyn Helms-Davis has featured in the Informer recently as the creator of Sydnie,
the cartoon dog. Raewyn is also an accomplished artist specialising in the use of pastels and she has
just achieved the honour of having three of her pieces accepted for inclusion in the annual exhibition
of the Pastel Artists of New Zealand, to be held in Mapua near Nelson next month.
One of the pieces Raewyn submitted has been gathering a lot of attention since it was created four
years ago. Its a portrait of former Maori Party co-leader Sir Pita Sharples.
The process of creating the portrait kicked off with Raewyn contacting Sir Pita through his office and
being invited to his West Auckland marae to meet him. Sir Pita took the time to walk and talk with
Raewyn and was happy for her to take a number of photographs she could later reference from. He
asked that Raewyn include in her portrait the carving that is always around his neck. He also ensured
Raewyn was given images of a treasured panel recording his familys history, located inside the
wharenui.
Following this, Raewyn received a Maori Party t-shirt as a gift from the party. She enlisted the help of
her husband to model the t-shirt while she was taking photos. Then she got to work.
Once the portrait was finished, it showed Sir Pita in front of his familys history panel and proudly
wearing the t-shirt of the party he helped to establish in 2004.
Pictured is Raewyn with her portrait of Sir Pita, which she decided to call Rangitira - Pita R
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Thames Coromandel District Council is giving children the opportunity to have a bit of early Beach Hop fun with this colouring
competition.
Kids, just make sure you have your entries in on time to win vouchers from a variety of Mercury Bay businesses.
Remember Beach Hop will be in Whitianga on 29 March. Its the Tuesday just after Easter.
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Local Samaritans
blown away by
generosity of
community
Ian and Raewyn Diprose have been travelling to Fiji regularly for the last almost four decades
to undertake volunteer work. Over time they have built up strong friendships, which turned
out to be of immense value after Cyclone Winston battered the country on 20 February
this year.
Winston came ashore as a category five hurricane and was the strongest cyclone on record
to ever hit the country. It inflicted severe damage to many parts of the main and outlying
islands. Forty three people lost their lives.
Ian and Raewyn had a pretty good idea of what would be needed after Winston struck. They
put the word out to the people of Mercury Bay and they were overwhelmed by the response.
All the op shops and many local businesses offered to help, as well as many individuals,
and we have been able to fill in a very short space of time an entire 40ft container to
send to Fiji, says Ian.
The village where Ian and Raewyns friends live were not as badly hit as other areas and they
(Ian and Raewyns friends) will be able to distribute the aid donated by the people of
Mercury Bay to those parts of the country that are the most in need of help.
Again we have seen that our local community is not afraid to step up when people are in
need, says Ian. The generosity of the people of Mercury Bay people has blown us away.
Pictured are Ian and Raewyn with some of the things the people of Mercury Bay donated to
the people of Fiji.
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Social Services Op-Shops - 2 Cook Drive, Whitianga. Open Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 4:30pm and Coghill Street
(west of Albert Street), Whitianga. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00am - 1:00pm.
The Church Op-Shop, at St Andrews by the Sea Community Church, Owen Street, Whitianga. Open
Thursday to
Saturday 8:30am - 12:30pm.
St John Opportunity Shop, Coghill Street (east of Albert Street), Whitianga. Open Monday to Friday, 10:00am 4:00pm, Saturday 9:00am - 2:00pm. Phone 869 5416.
Justice of the Peace
Every Monday 10:00am - 12:00 noon at Whitianga Social Services, 2 Cook Drive. Phone 866 4476 for more
information.
Mercury Bay Community Bus
Available for transport to hospital, specialist or health related appointments outside of the Whitianga area. Phone
866 4993 for information and bookings.
Road Cycling and Mountain Biking
Road cycling meet every Saturday at 8:00am at the Fire Station intersection, Whitianga. Phone Bryan on 022 155
8944 for more information. Mountain biking meet every Tuesday at 5:15pm and every Saturday at 7:30am at the
Fire Station intersection, Whitianga. Phone Paul on 021 605 230 for more information.
Social Cycling Group
Meet every Sunday at 9:00am at Taylors Mistake, Whitianga. Short 45 minute cycle and coffee. Phone Bryan on 022
155 8944 for more information.
Whitianga Movers and Losers (the Old WWs)
Wednesdays 5:00pm - 6:00pm at St Peters Anglican Church, Dundas St, Whitianga. $2 donation (to cover cost of
room rent). We promote a slow, steady weight loss based on eating well, nourishing foods and moving more towards maintaining our our ideal weight and optimal health. New members always welcome.
Waka Ama Have a Go days
First and third Sunday of every month and Thursday afternoons. See Facebook.com/whitiangawakaama.
Mercury Bay Community Choir
Meets every Monday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm in the Mercury Bay Area School music room. Non-auditioned. New
members welcome. Contact Kate Nielsen on telephone 866 2573 or (027) 270 9058 for more information.
SeniorNet Whitianga Incorporated
Classes held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at various times. We give older adults an opportunity to demistify their
computers and to learn more about new communications and information technology. Contact Lorna Russell on 866
4215 for more information or to join.
Whitianga Toastmasters
Meet Tuesdays from 6:30pm - 8:00pm at the Whitianga Art Centre, School Road, Whitianga. Competent Leadership listening, critical thinking, giving feedback, time management, motivating people, mentoring and team building.
Phone Merle on 866 0240 or (021) 0241 9368 for more information.
Mercury Bay Table Tennis
Every Tuesday 9:30am - 11:30am at the Whitianga Town Hall. All welcome. Phone Pat or Neville on 867 1447 for
more information.
Mercury Bay Badminton
Every Wednesday 9:30am - 11:00am at the Whitianga Town Hall. All welcome. Phone Diane on 027 246 1915 for
more information.
Scottish Country Dancing
Every Monday 7:00pm - 9:00pm in the Whitianga Town Hall. Phone Anthea on 866 4516 for more information.
St John Cadets
Meet every Monday from 6:30pm - 7:30pm at the St John Ambulance Station, Cook Drive, Whitianga. Phone
Beth on
(07) 869 5294 or (021) 241 9757 for more information.
Whitianga Senior Citizens Club
Meet Mondays in the Whitianga Town Hall, 1:00pm - 4:00pm. Bowls, scrabble, card games, housie etc. Afternoon
tea, 55 plus age group. Phone Lance Hayson (president) on 866 5817 for more information.
Whitianga Toy Library
Isabella Street (off Coghill St), Open Wednesday 2:30pm - 4:00pm and Friday 10:00am - 11:30am. New members
welcome.
Operation Cover-Up
Meet the last Wednesday of every month at Whitianga Social Services from 1:30pm - 3:30pm. An initiative knitting
clothing for Missions without Borders in the Ukraine and Moldova. Phone Brenda on 866 5814 for more
information.
Whitianga Art Group
Meet every Thursday and Friday, 10:00am - 4:00pm, at the Art Centre in School Road, Whitianga. New members
welcome. Phone Rose on 022 139 2968 or Maryanne on 866 4099 for more information.
Coroglen Farmers Market
Every Sunday, 9:30am - 1:00pm. Locally produced seasonal fruit and vegetables, honey, olive oil, jams, chutneys,
home-baking, handmade soap, coffee, hot snacks, art and craft, quality vintage items and much more. Phone Fiona
on 866 3315 for more information.
Mercury Bay Pony Club Accumulator Show Jumping Series
Wednesday 9 February at the Mercury Bay Pony Club grounds, Wade Road, Whitianga. Starts at 4:00pm. Entries
$5.00 per class ($5.00 ground fee for non-MBPC members). Points to be accumulated over three competition days
(this is the last competition day). See www.mercurybayponyclub.wordpress.com for more information.
Mercury Bay Game Fishing Club Trailer Boat Tournament
Thursday 10 March - Saturday 12 March. Registration on Wednesday 9 march from 11:00am at the Mercury Bay
Game Fishing Club on The Esplanade in Whitianga. More information at www.gamebase.co.nz.
Mercury Bay Art Escape Open Studio Tour
Saturday and Sunday 12 and 13 March. A self-drive tour of 36 artists studios from Tairua to Kuaotunu. See
www.mercurybayartescape.com.
Whitianga Art, Craft and Farmers Market
Saturday 12 March from 8:30am - 1:00pm at Soldiers Memorial Park, Whitianga. Locally produced fruit and
vegetables and art and craft. Phone Anne on 866 5550 or Doreen on 866 5237 for more information.
Weekly Church Services
Mercury Bay Co-Operating Parish
St Andrews by the Sea Community Church, 9:30am every Sunday worship service and kids friendly Bible sessions,
Albert Street, Whitianga.
Anglican Services
St Peter the Fisherman, 9:30am Sunday services. All are welcome, Dundas Street, Whitianga.
Crossroad Encounter Fellowship
10:00am every Sunday, cnr Joan Gaskell Drive and Cook Drive, Whitianga.
St Patricks Catholic Church
Weekend Mass Saturday 5:30pm and Sunday 8.30am, Monday - Friday 9:00am (except Tuesday no Mass,
Wednesday 12:00 noon). Tairua Sunday 10:30am, Tuesday 9:00am, tel 866 2189.
Whitianga Baptist Church
10:00am every Sunday, childrens programme, 112 Cook Drive, Whitianga, tel 866 4027.
C3 Whitianga
10:00am every Sunday, childrens programme, 23 Coghill Street, Whitianga,
email info@c3whitianga.org.nz.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons)
The Mercury Bay Informer -Meet on Sundays 10:00am - 11:30am at the Whitianga Social Services
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building, 2 Cook Drive, Whitianga. Childrens programme. Phone 021 277
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KSAR
Column
with Steve Hart
Some of the Land Search and Rescue volunteers who attended a Tracking Core Skills course in the Kauaeranga Valley in late
February.
quite different.
Two KSAR members entered the
Adventure Racing Coromandel Lady of the
Mist eight hour adventure race last
weekend. This race certainly put our team to
the test for endurance, plus a few other
interesting skill challenges. KSAR was also
be on standby for the duration of the race as
one of the challenges for those taking part
was not getting lostor injured. Fortunately
we didnt get called out and everyone came
home safely.
KSAR intends working closely with
Whitianga Coastguard and the Auckland and
Coromandel Rescue Helicopter crew this
year to give its first response members
improved skills in rapid deployment. Getting
searchers with a high level of training in
tracking, first aid, search methods, helo
winching,
safe boat practices, coastal
landings and navigation will ensure search
teams arrive into remote or coastal search
areas faster, improving the chances for a lost
person to be located. The rapid deployment
teams will be supported by a highly mobile
incident management team who will also
upskill in
the initial response period,
providing remote radio communications,
logistics, mapping and taskings.
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weather coming, so enjoy the start of autum
but ensure you plan ahead and remember to
explain your intents to someone before
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Scotts Thoughts
Scott Simpson - National Party MP for
Coromandel
Should we change our flag?
The flag debate is hotting up as we get
closer to decision time about our whether
we retain or change our flag. This is the
first
time we as individual New
Zealanders have had a chance to have a
say in what flag we should have.
Whatever your view I urge you to
complete the voting paper which you will
have received by now and return it by 24
March.
Superannuation and Family
Support Increases
The National government has made an
iron
clad commitment to keep the
retirement age at 65 and to keep the rates
of superannuation
and pensions for
veterans at 66 per cent of
average
incomes. As a result there will be a
2.73 per cent rise this year for both
married couples and those living alone.
However we are also aware that families
need support and the $25 per week Child
Hardship Package announced in last years
Budget will take effect on 1 April along
with increased support for low income
working families. Over half a million
children will benefit from these changes.
Leave Drug Decisions to Pharmac
I am very sympathetic to melanoma
patients who are undergoing treatment and
recognise that the expensive new drug
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Fun Zones Sandy Gaskell with Richie McCaw and her two
granddaughters Dior (on the left) and Dannii Cullen. Dannii was born on
the day
the All Blacks won the Rugby World Cup in 2011.
favourite charities.
We were also lucky enough to get his
autograph on a rugby ball. The ball is to be
auctioned off, with all the proceeds going to
Mercury Bay Area School for the upgrade of
the primary school playgrounds. People can
now already bid on our Facebook page. On
Easter Sunday well have a massive Easter egg
hunt and the final bidding for the ball, like in a
real auction, will take place then.
Prize-giving for the five adventure races was
on Sunday morning at Brophys Beach, where
Richie was happy to hand out autographs and
pose for photos with fans.
Whitiangas Jason and Paulette Hoyland and their son Rhys with Richie McCaw at
the ARC adventure racing event prize-giving at BrophysBeach last Sunday.
Jason and Paulette won the Mixed Pairs category of the 12 hour race they
participated in.
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New
automatic
cleaner caps pool
improvements
Impressions
from the start
boat
By Stephan Bosman
The current swim season has been a true swan year for the members of the Mercury Bay
Community Swimming Pool Trust. All calm and graceful on the surface, but a period of intense
activity going on below the water to score some remarkable achievements in a short space of
time.
A $2,100 ICH200 Roberter automatic pool cleaner, capable of pumping 300 litres of water a minute
through its filters, has just been added to the list of pool equipment the trust owns. Trust member
Mel Asquith says that having the machine is saving a lot of time. Its simple to use and it can be
set and left on a timer for up to four hours to do its job. Previously somebody had to be here the
whole time manually cleaning the pool.
The installation of new pool covers at the end of last year will hopefully see the shoulder season
of the pool extended. Were hoping to add up to another month to the season, says Mel. Its
going to depend on how much of the daytime heat we can retain overnight with the covers. The
$30,000 cost of the covers is already proving itself, with the temperature of the water in the pool
being maintained at more than thirty degrees.
A new water testing system has been also installed, which allows for more efficient
measurements of pH levels. The advantage is lower and more accurate dosing of chlorine levels.
Billie McDonnell [pictured] is our paid lifeguard who does weekend duties, says Mel. She
takes responsibility for much of the testing while shes on duty. It has to be done three times a
day, every day, so the rest of it is done by our volunteers, which is usually Steve Mannington. Hes
been an enormous help, putting in literally hundreds of hours of his own time to make it all
happen.
Maintaining and improving the pool has been very much a community effort. In the last 12
months, as well as the covers and the robotic cleaner, we have also been able to paint the pool
surface, retile the changing rooms and install new hand basins.
I had the privilege to experience last Saturdays offshore powerboat racing in Whitianga on the start
boat. Terry Fletcher, owner and skipper of the boat, invited me along for the ride. Also on the boat
were a race official, the official flag man and a diver.
To start each race, Terry had, in essence, to pull up next to the row of powerboats on the start line and
then accelerate to 50kts while the flag man waves the start flag. It was both a technical and an
exhilarating affair - and almost impossible to hang on and take good photos.
In addition to starting each race, the boat was also on standby to assist with any accidents on the
water. Two races of 30 minutes each took place on Saturday.
Terry has recently retired to Whitianga. He owns two powerboats, both of whom raced on Saturday. In
the Superboat Lite class his boat won the second race after a technical difficulty prevented it from
finishing the first race. In the Classic class his boat won both races.
What made an impression on me on Saturday, in addition to the speeds the boats achieved when they
roared past us, was the number of locals who put their hand up to help with the race. Local boats
served as markers at the various buoys and Whitianga Coastguard had a large crew on the water. And
when it was all over, everyone mucked in to pick the buoys up and leave the ocean as they found
it.
I also couldnt help to notice the large crowd at Buffalo Beach Reserve enjoying the action.
I wasnt the only one who was impressed. Several of the boat drivers were overheard saying that they
thoroughly enjoyed racing in Whitianga and cannot wait to come back next year. I like the sound of
that.
Now I must just find a way to get Terry to invite me next year on the start boat again.
Pictured are the large Superboats a split second before Saturdays first race formally got underway.
Weve had enormous support from the community, from Thames Coromandel District Council and
Pub Charity to get all this done. We are very thankful.
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MERCURY BAY CONTRACT BRIDGE CLUB
Handicap Pairs Round - Wednesday 2 March
North/South - 1 Elsie Cousins and Sue Gill 62.45, 2
Ernie Pitchfork and Bob Schibli 55.97, 3 Gerry Church
and David Dylla 55.71.
East/West - 1 Bill and Annette Cummings 62.39, 2
Giorgio Allemano and Laura Scaglia 54.80, 3 Prue
Clifford and Lyn Baines 53.05.
HAHEI BRIDGE CLUB
Betty Dunn Pairs - Tuesday 1 March
North/South - 1 Chris Rendle and Robyn Waters 58.07,
2 Barry Scott and David Wilkinson 55.73, 3 Maritza
Kocsis and Bev Dickie 55.47.
East/West - 1 Annette Cox and Peter France 66.48, 2
Philip Shewell and Sue Gill 56.82, 3 Betty Dunn and
Myra Hoogwerf 54.06.
WHITIANGA TOUCH CLUB
End of Season Tournament - Saturday 5 March
Cup Round - 866 5 v Rhythm 4.
Shield Round - Cooper Tyres 4 v Dark Side 3.
MERCURY BAY SWIMMING CLUB
Peninsula Fun Carnival - Sunday 6 March
Twelve club members competed in the carnival, which
will be held in Whitianga next year. All the members
swam really well and came home with ribbons for
placing 1st, 2nd and 3rd in their heats.
Both the 11 Year and Under and the 12 Year and Over
teams won the 4 x2 5m medley relay and came 2nd and
3rd respectively in the 4 X 25m freestyle relay.
Points were awarded for each race and the following
children placed in their age groups - Tom Lamason
-
Saturday 5 March
The competition was Drawn Partners Russian Roulette,
where the partners two stableford scores on each hole
are multiplied. The winners were Ken George and Wayne
Cosgrave with 83, followed by Roger Booth and Wayne
Anderson and Alan Henderson and Jeff Dixon, with both
teams scoring 80 points.
The individual winner was Muzz Bennett with 41 points,
from Jeff Dixon and Wayne Cosgrave who both had 40
points.
Twos were scored by Micky Henderson, Bob Haase,
James Greenhalgh and John Bow, who had two of them.
Nearest the Pin Senior - Carl Mitchell, Junior - Not
Struck, Longest Drive - Senior Keven Clark, Junior - Jeff
Dixon. PURANGI GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
Nine Hole Stableford - Thursday 3 March
Results - 1 Dick Watson 21, 2 equal Phil Costello and
Wayne Morrison 19, 4 equal Gary Randell and Dick
Hawke 18, 6 equal Jenny Lea and Jim Brown 17.
Monthly Medal - Saturday 5 March
Results - 1 Jeff Bright 40, 2 Wayne Morrison
38,
3 Bob Walker 36.
4BBB Barry Scott and Wayne Prendergast
HOT WATER BEACH JUNIOR SURF LIFESAVING
New Zealand National Oceans 2016 - Thursday 3
March to Sunday 6 March
Hot Water Beach Athletes Holly McCleery, Emma HindsSenior, Conor Fitzsimons, Jasmine McCleery, Tiana Tiro
and Dylan Fitzsimons joined together with over 960 other
Under 14 athletes to represent Hot Water Beach at the
New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championships (known
as Oceans).
Oceans has a proud history of being not only the largest
Junior Surf Life Saving event in New Zealand, but the
most competitive, exciting and fun.
Held at the Main Beach of Mount Maunganui, clubs from
the Far North to the Deep South participated.
Hottie kids achieved personal goals and to have the
athletes make it to the semi-finals when they started
out with over 120 competitiors in their heats was a
massive result.
Thanks to all of those who helped to get the kids to
Oceans and thanks to our lifeguards Josh HindsSenior for your
The Hot Water Beach Junior Surf Lifesaving team that participated in the National Oceans
2016 Championships from 3 to 6 March. From left to right - Holly McCleery, Jasmine
McCleery, Tiana Tiro, Emma Hinds-Senior, Dylan Fitzsimons and Conor Fitzsimons.
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