Moa Mail 1 August 2018 The Inglewood Development Trust Issue 222 Taranaki Electricity Trust Celebrate 25 Years On Saturday 21 July, the Taranaki Electricity Trust had a double celebration, the trust’s twenty fifth birthday and the opening of their new offices in Inglewood, the first time the Trust has had its own home. The area the Trust covers is that which was previously supplied by the old Taranaki Electric Power Board, it extends to past Uruti in North Taranaki, includes Waitara, Inglewood, Stratford, Eltham and extends as far south as Te Roti. South of the mountain, the west boundary is Awatuna and the eastern boundary extends well inland past Whangamomona. The original fund began with $16m from the sale of the Taranaki Electric Power Board and now the fund stands in excess of $100m, this is after making grants in excess of $93m over those 25 years. The TET Inglewood Stadium, Waitara Sports Complex and Stratford Sports Complex are the standout beneficiaries among many groups and organisations in our communities that have received grants. Among those attending the opening were former and current trustees including Phillip Marchant, the sole surviving original trustee and prior chairs Bill Watson and Brian Jeffares. Current Chairman John Campbell said “The Trusts new profile on Inglewood’s main street is a sign that they are here to stay”. John added that “The trust runs a lean operation with minimal bureaucracy and overheads, with part time office and secretarial services and the trustees are elected by the communities in which they live and work, so they know the people, the organisations and their needs”. John Campbell and Phillip Marchant had the honour of cutting the cake. The original trust logo which has had very few modifications over 25 years was hand drawn on a piece of paper by Sandra Lewis wife of early trustee Peter Lewis, after the trust had received a offer to design a logo at a huge cost. Sandra had to wait 25 years for her payment and it came in the form of a piece of the celebration cake. Top: Phillip Marchant and John Campbell cutting the cake Above: TET Trustees: Ken Bedford, John Campbell, Mike Davey, Andrew Wood, Absent were Alan Jamieson and Karen Schumacher Left: Sandra Lewis with the original TET logo Page 2 Moa Mail Shade-by the River Moa Mail is a free fortnightly publication delivered to all households in the Inglewood District. Printed by The Inglewood Development Trust. Office 25 Rata Street (Inglewood Information Centre) Circulation 2800 The Moa Mail can be viewed on the web at www.inglewood.co.nz and on Face Book News and Advertising Contacts: Editor Phillippa Peters Office Phone 06 7567030 Fax 06 7567864 Email [email protected] Office Hours Daily 10.00 am to 4.00 pm Points and views expressed are not necessarily the views of The Inglewood Development Trust Editors Comments I get asked on a regular basis do I enjoy the role of Deputy Mayor. The answer is always yes. I regarded it as an honour five years ago when you first chose me to be your councillor. When the Mayor asked me to be his Deputy, I accepted with no hesitation. I love our Inglewood district, the wider New Plymouth area and the province of Taranaki with a passion and to be given the chance to represent it at a higher level, I was very happy to do so. In my role I have the chance to meet and speak to many locals and people from around New Zealand and further afield. I use these opportunities to promote ‘our place’ as the best place to live, raise our children and do business. Richard Jordan - Deputy Mayor Seed Savers Network Point RSA Subs $20 / Badges $10.00 McGillie/Pumpkin Books: $15.00 Printing/Photocopying/Booklets (Stapling/Colour): Up to A3 Local Artists Gift Cards: $5.00 Fun Ho! Toys/Souvenirs AA Guides/Brochures/Cards Available at: Inglewood Information Centre Fun Ho! Toys/Moa Mail 7567030 (25 Rata Street) It is very difficult to know just who we should blame for the mess that the Yarrows Stadium has become. Last November the East Stand, along with the offices and the changing rooms were closed due to earthquake risk. It is not that long since this fine looking facility was built but apparently they failed to put in some underground beams that are needed to make it safe. Now there is a possibility that the whole building may have to be demolished. Recently the West Stand was closed. Again, I am not sure when it was built but it is not all that long ago. The old concrete terraces were removed and a really good grandstand was made on the old bank there. It was largely funded by Noel and Melva Yarrow. The bank is now perceived to be not stable enough if there was an earthquake. Taranaki Rugby are the current holders of the Ranfurly Shield and face the prospect of defending it on a ground with no grandstands and only temporary facilities. Ranfurly defences usually attract very large crowds in Taranaki, and now it will only be a limited number who can pack the two areas behind the goal posts. A lot of money, many millions, has been spent on these two buildings and now they seem to have little or no value. Of course, they didn’t have the hindsight of the major earthquakes we have experienced over the last few years, but they got it wrong. If they build again, let’s hope they remember that the ground was only a few metres short for international cricket. Food for thought, eh? Page 3 Issue 222 Marinoto Hospital Wing (Diane Jones) Golf News (Debbie Oulsnam) Above: Rodney Clough and Debbie Oulsnam, winners of the Lovell Memorial 2BBB tournament Team Training Mon - Fri 5:30am, 9.30am & 6.00pm Strength Camp Mon - Fri 6:30am & 4:30pm Youth Academy Mon - Fri 3:30pm Call Us Today Fat Loss, Strength & Conditioning, Sports Training Annual General Meeting Monday 27 August 2018 - 5.20pm Marinoto Rest Home, 72 Matai Street All Welcome Peter Anderson - President Recently in very changeable conditions the club was able to get the Lovell Memorial Mixed 2BBB Tournament played with eight couples participating. The winners were Rodney Clough and Debbie Oulsnam with John Christini and Maree Messenger runners up. Other results: Top Dog Winners 2018: Trev Terry and Dave Bates winning 2 up on the 17th against John Moore and John Christini. Quite a bit of excitement at the course on Saturday 14 July with Mel Wilson shooting a hole in one on the 12th. Mel's mum Chris Wilson put the challenge to the men to match Mel's feat. Paul Urbahn stepped up to the challenge and he too managed to shoot a hole in one on the 12th hole shortly afterwards. Congratulations to Mel and Paul on their feats of skill! This is the second time that Mel has scored an ace on the 12th. Ladies Midweek Top Dog: Winners: Ann Aitken and Shirley Butt, Runners Up: Jill Forbes and Sandra Willans. Well things in the fundraising space are very slow at present, and there is still a way to go. The trusses are up in the building and October/November is the anticipated date when the fit out will be required, so that new residents can be welcomed. The hospital wing needs a final push to enable this to happen!!! There is opportunity to help if you do not want to donate directly (remember forms at Fun Ho! Toys) by taking part in some activities that are planned or in the pipeline. Coming up: Saturday 11 August, a Garage Sale at Marinoto from 9.00am to noon of donated and surplus items – good value items, come and look! Saturday 1 September “Brides Through the Ages” 7.00pm at the Town Hall, refreshments, photo display, raffles, modelling old and new bridal gowns. Entry $30.00 – come and have a good night out! Current Progress $189,648 Inglewood District Health Trust News (Jane Shearer) Purangi Kiwi and Kokako News (Karen Moratti) Page 4 Moa Mail Simone's Plant Based Kitchen presents 'Burger Bonanza' Saturday 18 August 3.00 - 5.00pm Inglewood Mamaku Centre In the first of a series of fun and inspirational events introducing you to plant based cooking, join Simone in creating a healthy, delicious and very easy to prepare classic kiwi dish with a twist. Simone will teach you how to prepare a great plant based meal your family all know and love At the end of the class, participants will enjoy the burger, fries and sides they have prepared with time for discussion about Simone and her family's transition to a plant based diet Spaces limited to 12 people so book your place now, only $25 each Register on Facebook and deposit payment to account S C Hayward 06-0193-0764321-00 to be received by 13th August or call Simone on 0297787003 We have moved! We had outgrown our space next to the Cool shop and on Monday 23 rd we moved into our new building. You can’t miss us - The freshly painted green building next to the Z station. We are now considering how to best use the amazing space. Blair Balsom has joined our team as a Ranger. Blair has had an exciting introduction to the project being part of the kokako catching team at Hauturu (Little Barrier Island) where our birds relocated from. This week he will be out ‘beeping’ kiwi with Bob as part of our monitor programme. WANTED Inglewood RSA are seeking photos of the men from the Inglewood District who fell in the great war, to borrow or copy for a display on Armistice Day Peace Celebrations Sunday 11 Nov 2018 Please contact Marie Pearce 7567977 1914-1918 WW1 A huge congratulations to Penny Hook and her dedicated team of district nurses. This wonderful team have recently had their three yearly audit by Health Share and have impressed the auditors who found that all the procedures and policies are complied with and are working well. This is something that those who have experienced the care and commitment that the Inglewood Health Trust give, already knew. It is a privilege to have such a service available in our community. A lot of hard work has gone into making this audit an exceptional success, and it shows the team is well and truly on the correct path. Gardening with Clueless Handyman Available Fencing, decking, guttering Sheds/Haybarns and house repairs Small Plumbing jobs Gardening and pruning Small concrete jobs Merv 027 481 1882 or 7566335 Page 5 Issue 222 Have you ever thought about building yourself a raised garden? They can be as simple or as complicated as you like. What kind of timber? There’s ongoing debate about what timber you should use, untreated hardwood like macrocarpa is rot resistant and looks great, but costs more, H4 treated pine is popular because it’s economical and you can buy it anywhere and because it’s treated, it won’t rot either. The debate is around whether the timber treatment chemicals will leach into the soil you’re growing your veges in. If you’re not comfortable with treated timber you can staple polythene sheet around the inside of the planks as a barrier between the timber and soil. Just remember that good drainage is important for a raised garden so don’t run the polythene sheet over the bottom of the garden. They can be the simple 6 x 2 nailed or screwed together or something a bit or a lot fancier. There are plenty of plans on the web if you need them (most are downloadable for free). You probably have all the tools you need in your own shed. The best part about a raised garden is that you can fill it with the very best soil, which can be your own compost or bags from the local DYI store. Once you got it built it’s time for the garden. Spread about six layers of old newspaper over the ground to help prevent weed growth, then wet down with a little water to hold the paper in place while you add soil. You can then just put in your layer of compost or bagged mix from the shop, or make it even easier by simply using vege mix (a garden mix and potting mix combo). You don’t have to fill it right to the top and you are ready to go. You will be absolutely amazed at the speed and health of you vegetables and its as easy as. Have a go!! Page 6 Moa Mail Inglewood Rugby League - Sea Eagles (Stacey O’Carroll-Makiri) Page 7 Issue 222 Samantha Cooper and Shyla Ngapera of Inglewood High were selected to play in the Taranaki Sharks under 13 girls rugby league team. They played at the upper central zone rugby league tournament in June based in Rotorua and were placed 2 nd overall in the tournament, a great achievement. Inglewood Rugby League encourages all girls and boys interested in giving the sport a go to link up to the Facebook page: Inglewood Rugby League (Jnr). Two Parihaka Verses Page 8 Moa Mail Red Cross AGM (Don Reeve) WORK WANTED Are you and your partner both working and tired of coming home and having to do the housework, or you have an elderly parent that needs a little help with their cleaning and you haven’t got the time, or are you just on your own, well I’m your answer Just give me a call to discuss it further Inglewood Only Phone 02108469270 Saturday 11 August - 7.30pm Inglewood Club, 35 Moa Street $15.00 per ticket Fun Ho! Toys or Inglewood Club Garage Sale and Cake Stall Marinoto Rest Home Saturday 11 August 9.00am Come and grab a bargain from our Garage Sale. Items for sale include crockery, linen and bedding, furniture and plenty of other items We have pumpkins for sale also, what a great time of the year for pumpkin soap Cakes and all sorts of yummy items will be for sale on the day also to make this a great treat All proceeds will go to the Hospital Wing Project Parking is street side only while works are ongoing In her report to the Annual Meeting, President Jean Powell retraced the many activities of members during what was a successful year. Included in those activities were the delivering by 25 volunteers of 3810 meals taking 216 hours of time; the extensive utilisation of the medical equipment necessitating the stock being increased. Transporting 49 people to medical appointments, mainly in New Plymouth, entailing travel of 1779 kilometres and more than 100 hours of volunteers time. Several families had been assisted with welfare of various types. Branch members had been involved and assisted with activities organised by the Service Centre. Office holders elected for the ensuing year are: President: Jean Powell, Vice-President: Joan Ertel, Secretary: Don Reeve, Treasurer: Jean Walsh. Co-ordinators: Medical Equipment: Ian Packman, Meal on Wheels: Jean Powell, Welfare: Debbie Zinsli, Transport: Don Reeve. Peaceful protest A place of love Rivers of memories flow Inspiring waiata beats softly Heartfelt traditions experienced Astonishing history is cherished Kindness, hope and goodwill shared within Aroha By Te Waikaukau Mathieson-Julian Parihaka was breathtaking, like an old oil painting that had settled itself down to rest. Hearing the marae waiata was like listening to a nightingale sing, it sounded beautiful. Seeing the ancient buildings that could hold secrets of any kind, they looked mysterious. Climbing to the top of Cannon Hill was mind-blowing, it was like Parihaka was an decrepit map spread out beneath my astonished eyes. My Parihaka experience was awe-inspiring and ever remembering By Milly Both these were written following a school visit to Parihaka Marae by Norfolk School.