Waitarere Beach
News & Notices

We have introduced this page as a place for anything and everything. From news events, items for sale, upcoming community and local events...
in fact anything at all thats related to Waitarere Beach and the community!

This is your page, so feel free to use it!
If you are holding a Garage Sale or you have a car you want to sell
or maybe some firewood you want to swap, let us know!
We need details and any digital photos.

Email sally.coltart@harcourts.co.nz.
and we'll post it free of charge!

LOOKING FOR RENTAL

I am looking for a 2bedroom plus home with dishwasher and heat pump.
I am willing to pay up to $300 per week. I have references, it would me for
my son ,who is 12 ,and myself.

I am best contacted on this email address.

Email Bernadette Cranshaw

Waitarere Beach over the summer

The surf club is running in full swing over the summer break. Keep an eye out for information regarding the Nippers, a children’s club run by the surf club.

Take note of driving on the beach – re vehicles and motorbike helmets etc.

We have a local policeman on full duty at the beach over the summer break as well as the usual Beach Wardens. Any concerns please ring 111 and ask for the Waitarere Beach policeman.

Also to note, if you need urgent help re an accident, fire, etc dial 111 and ask for the Waitarere Beach Fire Brigade as they have a defibrillator. Also ask for any other services you need i.e. the ambulance, but the Waitarere Beach Fire Brigade is right there to be handy for any emergencies.
Please make sure you have street numbers on your letterbox or if you have no letterbox, on a fence so you can be found if you need to be.

The 4 Square is fully stocked – you will be impressed with the wonderful selection of homemade pies and cakes as well as the usual shelf products, ice creams – tip top and rush Monroe, and alcohol.

Remember the fire ban is in place.

Police draw line in sand over beach behaviour

Waitarere Watch: Constable Ian Hamblyn will be stationed at Waitarere Beach, his patrol area extends south to Waikawa Beach

Foxton Patrol: Constable Terry Hansen is based at Foxton Beach police station and will be overseeing Foxton Beach, linking up with Mr. Hamblyn and Mr. Barclay

Wary eye on Himatangi: Senior Constable Chris Barclay will be based at Himatangi Beach during summer season

Cops aren’t being killjoys with their insistence on sticking to the rules, they just want the thousands of beachgoers who flock to the districts beaches this summer to be safe and enjoy the sun, sea and surf.
Each of the three main beaches in the district will each have their own constable on the lookout for lawbreakers and those just being stupid and spoiling good times for others.
Constable Terry Hansen will cover Foxton Beach; Senior Constable Chris Barclay will be keeping a wary eye on Himatangi Beach and coastal liaison officer Constable Ian Hamblyn will be working from Waitarere Beach south to Waikawa Beach.
Mr. Hansen said anyone thinking of breaching the beach rules this summer should think again, as police in the Horowhenua will be taking a zero tolerance approach to illegal activity, especially where motorized vehicles are involved.
“This is not about being killjoys,” he said.
“It is about making sure that visitors to the beach have a safe, enjoyable, family experience which isn’t spoiled by the minority who see the beach as their personal playground.
“We have had a very positive feedback about police presence on the beach from those genuine visitors and residents who abide by the rules.
“Those who act responsibly have nothing to fear from us,” he said.
Mr. Hansen said there are some rules that are regularly ignored or misunderstood, motocross bikes for instance cannot be registered or warranted for use on the road.
Therefore they cannot be ridden on the beach, as the beach is classified as a road.
All ATVs, three and four-wheeled motorcycles must display a number plate and have a current registration.
Helmets are also compulsory for all two wheeled motorcycles and quad bikes, as well as ATVs and dune buggies if no seat belt is worn. Helmets must be to NZ Safety Standards.
A sign, sponsored by local businesses, has been placed at the entrance to Himatangi Beach and Manawatu District Council making it clear that helmets are compulsory.
The Horowhenua District Council will be erecting a new series of signs providing general information and the road rules for beach users.
Constable Hansen said there would be no excuses accepted for non-compliance.
Other rules are, sustained loss of traction will lead to vehicles being impounded.
Charges of careless and reckless driving can apply and vehicles will be seized where appropriate.
The speed limit of the beach is 30kmh and police will be using hand help radar guns.
Coastal Liaison Officers will carry ‘sniffers’ to detect drivers who have been drinking.
Operating a vehicle in a manner which causes annoyance attracts a $600 fine and all vehicles on the beach are required to be in good repair and operating safely.
“We have been working hard on the beaches to educate people of the rules in the past 12 months so there has been plenty of warning.
“The time for warning is over and the time for zero tolerance begins,” Constable Hansen said.
If you have any questions about what is allowed on the beaches consult your local Coastal Liaison Officer.

All-terrain vehicles: ATV registration licensing and safety (Factsheet 19)
Published: 06 2008

This factsheet provides an overview of what an ATV is and what the registration, driver licensing requirements as well as guidelines for using an ATV safely.

For more information

Exempt vehicles from registration and licensing (Factsheet 27)
Published: 02 2010

This factsheet is an overview of vehicles that are exempt from registration and licensing requirements and to what extent they are exempted, explanation of the various exemptions and what requirement they provide exemption from.
For more information

Neighbourhood Support Meeting

31st August 2010
7pm at the Bowling Club

Report to the Police

We want to encourage you to report any unsavoury or criminal activity to the police. Take down any number plates, car types, colours etc. We are lucky not to have too many problems at Waitarere Beach and the community is vigilant keeping an eye on everything and everyone however just a note to encourage anyone to report to the police anything that might not be right or is suspicious.

Waitarere Beach Fire Brigade
now has a defibrillator

More to this, the Waitarere Beach Fire Brigade now has a defibrillator. Follow this link to read about this wonderful life saving equipment. So if you are in trouble or are at the scene of an accident , fire or injury please call 111 and ask for the Waitarere Beach Fire Brigade as well as any of the other emergency help.

Calling all Phoenix fans

We have a caravan on the beach campsite and are mad Phoenix fans. We have booked a bus for the 12th December to pick a group of us up at 5pm and take us across to the game in Palmy and back, We still have a few seats avaliable for sensible mature adults if they would like a ride as well at a cost.

Probably about $22 return.

Please feel free to contact Phil at
Phil@ryos.co.nz or call on 0272910446

Many thanks Phil

Money for water all
dried up?
By BRONWYN TORRIE - Manawatu Standard
7 September 2009

The Government has frozen funding to pipe drinking water from Levin to small towns in the district.

Hokio Beach, Waitarere, Shannon and Tokomaru were planning on tapping into the $117.8 million Drinking Water Subsidy Scheme to pay for initial costs of upgrading the towns' water reticulation.

Currently the communities rely on tank and rainwater, which is not always safe for drinking.

Since the subsidy began in 2006, $30m has been given to marae, community-owned suppliers and territorial authorities throughout the country.

Health Minister Tony Ryall announced a review of the scheme last week, meaning communities cannot apply for the subsidy until next year.

But the Horowhenua District Council went ahead and sent the application for the Shannon upgrade, which would have been in time for the September round, chief executive David Ward said.

It also planned to "push on" with the Hokio Beach application, he said.

Mr Ward was "confident" the four towns would still qualify for funding under new criteria.

The review would ensure the scheme was targeting communities most in need, Mr Ryall said.

"The Government is concerned that it currently runs on a first-come, first-served basis and does not adequately target disadvantaged communities which have the greatest need for this funding."

The council had planned to discuss whether it would fund the remaining set-up costs not covered by the Government subsidy, but this was also put on hold.

The estimated capital cost for Hokio is nearly $3m but 5 per cent, which is about $149,000, will need to be raised by either the community or council.

The Waitarere project will cost about $8.5m, with the council or community needing to raise about $1.3m, which is 15 per cent of the cost.

The Waitarere Progressive and Ratepayers' Association would continue to investigate water reticulation and canvass residents' opinions, Mr Ward said.

Both the Shannon and Tokomaru water schemes were included in the 10-year plan, with $3.3m set aside.

Ratepayers in the towns would have to pay for the maintenance and further upgrades to the water schemes.

URGENT
for everyone who owns a property at Waitarere
3rd June 09

Over the long break of Queens Birthday weekend, we were alerted to a problem that the Police, ambulance and fire brigade desperately want us to address!
A holiday maker was staying at a property at the northern end of Waitarere Beach and they got locked in the bathroom. Luckily they had a mobile with them and were able to call for help. However because there was no street number on the letterbox, help could not get to them.
This problem has been bought up before when a resident died, and the ambulance could not find the actual address.
This is very important if there is an accident, fire or injury and also if there is a break-in or a burglary. All the essential emergency services request urgent attention to this matter…
PLEASE PLEASE help the Police, the Ambulance and the Fire Brigade by placing your street number on your letterbox, or if you don’t have a letterbox, put the numbers on a fence or on the house itself.
Let’s hope none of the above services are ever needed by you…but if you do require attention of some sort, be reassured they can find you!

Update on Waitarere Beach Rates saga

Thank you to everyone who submitted a submission regarding the rates increase for Waitarere Beach rates. We understand there are over 400 submissions tallied in total. That is a record we believe and with that in mind, it really is the peoples voice that will be noticed. Well done everyone!
So the submissions are currently being read at the Horowhenua City Council buildings over the nights 3rd, 4th and 5th June 09.
The majorities are about the rates increase and there are some on the water issue. It seems that the council is pushing for town supply water…of course this will add more money on top of what they are asking already…we believe around $500!
We will keep you updated on progress.

Waitarere Beach Rates

An overall rating increase of 3.57% accross the district is going to effect Beach rate payers anywhere from between 22.3% to 66.9%.... that's without any water costs.

We have called an urgent public meeting to discuss this on Wednesday 13 May at 7.00pm at the Waitarere Beach Surf Lifesaving Clubrooms.

We have the right to put in submissions against this but they must be at council before 22 May.

Come to the meeting ...
as a united voice we can be very powerful.

Jo Calder
Waitarere Beach Progressive & Ratepayers Association Inc.

Click here for more information

Waitareres in the news again...
well, so to speak!

PIRATES ATTACK ITALIAN CRUISE LINER AND SUSANNE & MURRAY ARE ON IT!!!!

The following article is from the Domion Post
posted 27th April 2009

Kiwis caught in pirate attack
42 NZers on besieged cruise ship

Two Wellingtonians and two people from Lower Hutt were onboard an Italian cruise ship attacked by gun-toting Somali pirates off the coast of Africa.

A large group of New Zealanders on the cruise liner took shelter in their cabins as security guards fought a gun battle with pirates off the coast of Somalia.

Israeli security guards on the MSC Melody were issued with pistols by Captain Ciro Pinto and opened fire as the pirates tried to climb the sides of the ship. A fire hose was also used to repel the attack late on Saturday.

Captain Pinto later said the attack had felt like "war" and that one passenger and one crew member were injured by broken glass from windows shattered by gunfire.

The ship's other 990 passengers were not injured, including 42 New Zealanders booked on the cruise through World Journeys in Auckland.

Director Kate Gohar said those passengers were all safe.

Ms Gohar told NZPA the passengers were taken to their cabins during the attack 960km off the Somali coast. There may have been additional New Zealanders on board who booked through other agencies, she said.

There were also 74 Australians on board, including five working as crew, according to Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

"It was as if we were at war," Capt Pinto told Italy's ANSA national news agency as he described the clash in which his ship - with 536 crew - sustained smashed windows and bullet holes in the hull and a lifeboat.

Six men on a speedboat and armed with Kalashnikov assault rifles attacked the cruise ship, he said.

"After four or five minutes, they tried to put a ladder on the bow," Capt Pinto said.

He issued pistols to the security guards on the ship, who "opened fire, and when they saw we were shooting, they abandoned their effort and went away".

"They still followed us for about 20 minutes and continued to fire at us," he added.

MSC managing director Domenico Pellegrino said the Melody was protected by Israeli security guards.

"We use them because they are the best. And we have had a demonstration of that," said Pellegrino.

Last night the ship was sailing to Jordan, accompanied by a Spanish warship.

On April 17, MSC Cruises announced that the Melody would be charting a new course, taking it further away from the Somali coast to minimise the risk of attack. It would also have extra crew standing watch, travel at maximum speed and keep in constant touch with international warships in the region.

About 16 ships and more than 270 hostages are still being held by Somali pirates who seek huge ransoms for the release of ships.

At least 11 ships have been hijacked since the start of April, despite the presence of around 20 foreign naval vessels in the area.

According to the International Maritime Bureau, pirate attacks off Somalia have increased tenfold in the first three months of this year compared with the same period in 2008, jumping from six to 61.

- NZPA

Very sad news again for Waitarere Beach...another tradegy
A very popular Waitarere Beach couple die in a terrible car accident Thursday 26th March 2009.

Pioneer eye patient
dies in crash
By BRITTON BROUN - The Dominion Post
05:00 26/03/2009

A woman who underwent pioneering eye surgery she hoped would give her a new lease of life has been killed in a car crash.

"I've got a bit of living left to do and I would like to be able to see where I'm going," Noeline Gamboni, 64, told The Dominion Post last month.

"I certainly don't intend walking around in a fog for the rest of my life. That's just not going to happen."

Mrs Gamboni and her husband, Peter, were killed about 11.30am yesterday when their southbound BMW collided head-on with a Subaru Legacy near the intersection of Waitarere Beach Rd and State Highway 1, north of Levin. The couple lived at Waitarere Beach.

Mrs Gamboni, who was almost blind, was the recipient of breakthrough eye surgery in October which involved a pump being implanted into her abdomen that sent fluid into her left eyeball.

This month she had her right eye attached to the pump.

Mrs Gamboni's surgeon, Keith Small, said he was meant to meet her yesterday afternoon.

The next step in restoring her sight was a corneal transplant.

"She was doing well and [her eyes] looked promising," he said. "She was a sensible and positive person and had seen some improvement already. It's horrible, she was such a lovely lady."

A family member, too distraught to speak at length, said last night: "We'll never see the result [of her eye surgery]."

Police could not say what caused the accident but confirmed the collision happened in the southbound lane. The weather was fine and there was only a minor left-hand bend in the road.

Levin chief fire officer Lindsay Walker said the couple and the 20-year-old driver of the Subaru all had to be cut free from their cars.

"There was major damage to the fronts of both cars and the cabins had crumpled around the drivers and passenger."

Mr and Mrs Gamboni both died at the scene and the Subaru driver was flown to Palmerston North Hospital in a serious condition.

Both lanes of State Highway 1 were initially blocked after the accident and traffic was diverted around the crash site.

The road reopened about 2.45pm.

Boat used in fatal outing recovered
By JONATHON HOWE - The Manawatu Standard

JONATHAN CAMERON/Manawatu StandardDIVE TANK: Police diver Sergeant Nigel Bullock loads dive equipment on to a boat before heading to the site of the fatal fishing accident.

The sunken wreckage of the boat used by two Levin fishermen who died off Waitarere Beach has been recovered.

The police dive squad, Manawatu Coastguard and Maritime New Zealand investigators found the capsized boat about 5pm yesterday.

It was submerged in 27 metres of water about 75 metres from where it was originally spotted by rescuers.

The boat was turned the right way up and towed to Foxton late last night.

There were no immediate clues as to what caused the fatal accident but Maritime New Zealand will investigate the craft, a police spokeswoman said.

Maritime NZ spokesman Ross Henderson said inspectors spent the day examining the boat and assessing what happened on the ill-fated fishing trip.

It was too early to say when the investigation would be completed, with more details possibly available in the next few days, he said.

Senior Sergeant Bruce Adams, who heads the dive squad, said the investigation would hopefully provide answers for the grieving families.

Levin man Roger Cutting saw the men fishing as he took his dogs for a walk along Waitarere Beach on Monday.

"I could see them out there. It wasn't rough; something must have gone drastically wrong." Their deaths were a terrible tragedy, he said. "I've been looking out there and thinking 'those poor buggers'."

Waitarere Beach resident Gordon Whitlock was long-line fishing just 300m from where the men left their car and trailer.

"They were out there for hours. We just thought 'it's a calm day, they must be having a nice day'."

Investigations are continuing.

FREAK WAVE SUSPECTED

A freak wave might have been responsible for the accident that killed two Levin fisherman off the coast of Waitarere Beach, a family member says.

Workmates Steven Michael Militch, 55, and Billy Tane Apiata, 51, were found by rescuers early yesterday morning.

Their bodies were found about one to two kilometres from their two-metre aluminium boat, which was located 4.5km off the coast of Hokio Beach.

Mr Militch's sister, Marea Lucinsky, told the Manawatu Standard the deaths were most likely the result of a "freak accident".

"It looks like a freak wave has capsized it because it was anchored. The wave hit the boat and they were flipped out."

Mr Militch was alive when rescuers found him, but died five minutes later, she said.

"He was a casual fisherman, but he obeyed every single rule."

Both men were wearing lifejackets and the boat was understood to have a radio and flares.

"We are a large family, but we are not coping with this very well," she said.

Friends and family gathered at Mr Militch's Levin home yesterday to support his wife, Lillian, and their three adult children.

Mr Militch's sudden death has hit his family hard, but son Stoyan Militch was grateful for the support they had received.

"My old man was well known by everyone and loved by everyone ... he was a good, honest man, he had a smile for everyone."

Mr Militch and Mr Apiata were friends who worked together at a Levin meatworks.

Mr Militch is understood to have been a former member of the Manawatu Coastguard.

Two men dead after fishing trip
Two Levin men are dead after a fishing trip off Waitarere Beach turned to tragedy.

The men, aged 55 and 51, set out on their trip in a 4.2m aluminium boat about 9.30am yesterday.

About 9.30pm police were told a vehicle and a boat trailer had been noticed on the beach about 2.5km south of Waitarere township.

Police checked with family of the vehicle's owner and found out the men were overdue from a fishing trip.

Police central district search and rescue coordinator Bill Nicholson said a full scale search was launched involving four boats from the Manawatu Volunteer Coastguard, two boats from Kapiti and Waikanae Volunteer Coastguards and one boat from Wanganui.

Three aircraft, including an RNZAF Iroquois helicopter, a Westpac Life Flight Trust aircraft from Wellington and a twin-engined specialist search aircraft from Taupo, also took part using night vision goggles, flood lights and radar.

At 1.32am today the missing boat was found about 4.5km off the coast by Hokio Beach, 10km north-west of Levin.

"The vessel was located with the tip of its bow protruding from the water and later sunk," Mr Nicholson said.

At 2.12am the body of one of the men was found by the Iroquois helicopter, and at 2.33am the second body was found. Both men were wearing lifejackets.

Mr Nicholson said the names of the dead men would be released after next of kin had been notified.

A coroner's inquest and a Maritime New Zealand investigation have been launched.

"Efforts will be made over the next few days to locate the sunken boat in an effort to establish the cause of the mishap," he said.

"It is believed the vessel carried a VHF marine radio and flares, but no emergency position indicating beacon."

Mr Nicholson said 47 people were involved in the search, including 39 on the boats and aircraft, and the remainder in search management.

The Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand and the Marine Operation Centre also helped police with the search.

- NZPA

Great Forest Marathon
Saturday April 4 2009 Waitarere Forest, Levin

The Great Forest Events take place in the scenic Matariki Forest, Waitarere Beach, Levin. The Events are run on forest roads with absolutely no vehicles to worry about. For the 2009 Events we have the same two circuit marathon course and half marathon circuit of 2008 giving views of the scenic Manawatu River. 10 and 5km Events are fun run/walks and we encourage families and schools to enter. There are water stations and marshals along each route and plenty of shade.

Event Start time

Registration at Event Marquee From 6:00am

Marathon walk 7:00am
Marathon run 7:30am
Half marathon walk 8:30am
Half marathon run 9:00am
10k run and walk 10:30am
5k run and walk 11:30am

For more inforamtion go to www.greatforest.org.nz

Community Project
Working Bee
Saturday 21st February at 9 am
Click for more information

Beach boon as officials
evict hoons
KAY BLUNDELL
The Dominion Post | Wednesday, 21 January 2009

Photo by MAARTEN HOLL/The Dominion Post
BACK IN CONTROL
Constable Ian Hamblyn, left, and beach warden Garry Fraser on Waitarere Beach, a spot that is now much quieter thanks to the work by authorities to drive hoons out.

Beach boon as officials evict hoons

Families are flocking back to one of Horowhenua's favourite summertime beaches as authorities successfully stamp out hooning. The local community, police and district council joined forces four years ago to rid Waitarere Beach of speeding and hooning drivers.

The 20-kilometre stretch of beach is Constable Ian Hamblyn's beat over the six-week summer holiday period.
So far this season, he has nabbed 10 drivers, compared
with the same number in only 10 days during his first beach patrol five years ago.

"It's awesome. The community has claimed the beach back. Families can now swim, fish, play cricket and touch rugby without worrying about cars tearing up and down.
Kids have the right of way."

Mr Hamblyn and 15 volunteer community beach wardens
provided high-profile surveillance to keep the beach safe.

Beachgoers helped nab drivers by flagging down his
four-wheel-drive vehicle and reporting incidents.

Offending drivers, usually teenage males, were issued instant $600 fines. "Impounding a vehicle gets around town real fast. The message is the beach is not a motorsports arena."

Mr Hamblyn is armed with a laser speed gun, binoculars,
digital camera to identify tyre treads and a radio
communication system.

A local business donated a patrol car for beach wardens.

Warden Garry Fraser has patrolled the beach since 2003.

"It used to be really bad the beach was regarded as the
local hoon track," he said. "The surf lifesavers knew they could save people in the sea but were more worried
about the speeding traffic."

Mr Hamblyn could not patrol the beach 24-7 and the odd hooning incident still occurred. But varying his shift hours meant offenders never knew when he would pop up.

The beach has a 30kmh speed limit. Offenders can be fined for operating a vehicle that causes annoyance, damaging property (including sand dunes) or frightening animals, for example horses. Other potential charges include careless, reckless and dangerous driving, as well as vehicle impounds and licence breaches.

With thanks to the Dominion Post and stuff.co.nz

Beach speed to be enforced
1 January 2009
JONATHAN CAMERON Manawatu Standard

SLOW DOWN OR WALK: Foxton Beach Senior Constable Ross Brannigan wants people to read the signs and stop speeding on the beach.

Hoons who use the Foxton, Himatangi and Waitarere beaches as racetracks are running the risk of having their vehicles impounded.

"You might find yourself walking back to Palmerston North, or wherever you've come from," Foxton Beach Senior Constable Ross Brannigan said.

"We won't be taking the excuse that you didn't see the signs."

The speed limit on Foxton Beach is 30kmh, but motorists were often seen going at speeds faster than 100kmh.

"I don't know where the perception that you can drive on the beach at 100kmh came from, but people are finding it hard to get the message that you can't."

The main offenders are motocross riders, whose actions were ruining other people's enjoyment of the beach, he said.

"They are obviously not there to go 30kmh. It's antisocial, it's dangerous, it's not a racecourse. The beaches aren't for this. If you want to race your bikes, you can pay to go to a track."

"The majority of people go to the beach to have a barbecue or a swim, but an afternoon can quickly be ruined by idiots."

Operation Boost is a joint effort between police and beach wardens to patrol the beaches.

The beach wardens work closely with police to educate beach users about issues, such as traffic and littering.

Accidents on the beach have dropped since the scheme began in 2005, Mr Brannigan said.

"We haven't had the rescue helicopter out since we started."

The hugely successful operation will focus on Himatangi this year, he said.

"But we will still be keeping the same presence in Foxton."

As a deterrent, Mr Brannigan will be introducing some covert measures, such as using a speed radar.

Shark!!!
Over the December 08
January 09 holidays

Big Catch-well done!!!
December 2008

First Day of Summer
30th Novemebr 2008

There were so many cars and people...the photos don't show it very well but there were cars for miles either direction of the surfclub and swimmers and beach lovers for Africa!!!!
They are saying this summer is going to be
the best summer for years!

Send us your summer photos and we'll post them.

Check out the record catch!!!

One of our favourite locals, Ted Tutt caught the biggest snapper this year for the Waitarere Beach Fishing Club on Tuesday night the 14th October 08. Funny that the guy who held the previous record snapper was also fishing on the boat with Ted at the time of the catch. Good on ya Ted!!!

Waitarere Beach
Four Square Fire...
Click for photos and information

HOROWHENUA DISTRICT COUNCIL & WAITARERE PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION

invites all residents (Waitarere Beach and residents of surrounding district) to a public meeting.
more details

UFO?

We have been invited to involve our beach cam in the www.surf.co.nz website.
This is New Zealands leading online Surf Resource.

A viewer saw this picture on our website beach cam and thought it was of interest. He headed it up UFO? Perhaps its the UFO that was recently spotted soaring above the Shannon township or more likely a toy helicopter? Any ideas?

Welcome to our Surf Viewers!

NEWS RELEASE
May 10 2007

DOB IN THE DUMPERS
Horizons Regional Council is asking for community help in
finding who is dumping rubbish and garden waste
on both Hokio and Waiterere Beaches.

“Everybody loses when people do this as ratepayer’s money is
used to clean up the mess,” says Horizons
media liaison advisor Emma Goodwin.

Randomly dumped garden waste also allows pest plants to
spread and household rubbish fouls beaches and is
hazardous to both wildlife and people.

Infringers can face a fine up to $1000 or prosecution.

Horizons is encouraging anyone who has information with
details of who is doing the illegal dumping to phone its
pollution hotline on 0508 476 558.

Helpful information should include date,
times and car number plate details.

For more information please contact
Emma Goodwin
Media Liaison
06 952 2800

Fishing Regulations

To report suspected breaches of fisheries regulations,
contact our local Waitarere Inspector

Steve Allison
06 368 8732
027 246 3265

Dennis Karauna
0274 498 398

Local Plumber & Gas Fitter
Adam Herlihy - Kingston & Kemp

For all you plumbing and gas needs
0800 508 766

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Local Plumber
Ian Ransom - Plumbing Solutions

For all you plumbing needs
0274 359 222

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Local Electrician
Malcolm Collins

Registered and licensed.

167 Kahukura Ave, Waitarere Beach
phone 06 367 3353

Additions & Alterations
Repairs
H/W Repair
Refrigeration
Air conditioning
Degree heat pumps - supply and install.

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Design & Draughting Services.

Introducing
Sean Turner

New homes
A alterations
Additions & decks.
Plans drawn for building consent & building

Phone: (06) 367 3992
Mobile: 027 485 3952

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Missing Harcourts Flag!!!

Susanne was doing an Open Home on Sunday 29th April on
Waitarere Beach Rd (just east of the shop).
When she finished, she went to pack up and strangely so,
her flag was gone!

Its disappinting to know that someone took it, but if anyone knows its whereabouts, please just drop it in the dairy - no questions asked.

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Pinecones

$5.00 per sack
$20.00 combo - 5 sacks

Contact Damien or Matthew
368 6368

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Kindling

$8.00 per sack
$15.00 combo - 2 sacks

Contact Damien or Matthew
368 6368

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Lawnmowing
CHEAP!!

Cut priced on size of property

Contact Damien or Matthew
368 6368

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FOR SALE

*SOLD*
1962 AEC Reliance Bus

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Check this out!



A Waitarere Beach fisherman caught this 22 pound (nearly!!) snapper
on the weekend!

Summers coming...yay!

Summers fast approaching...just take a look at
the fabulous photo taken from our
website beach cam on the 11th September 06.

November 11th 2005

Chronicle newspaper article

Click for article

8th November 2005

Who owns the magpies?

We discovered a sign of two magpies having a laugh posted on a poll
in front of our beachcam...we love the idea but we want to know the joke!
Email or call us if you know the story...

9th November 2005
The magpies have gone!

14th November 2005

We recieved an email expalining the origin of the magpies on the sign.It turned out to be a bit of a dig at a mate who
had to work and couldn't get out fishing with the boys.
Great joke guys!

June 2005 Update

Winter is defiantly here, its cold and the Tararuas are looking magnificent with its snow capped hills. The good news is that the shortest day has been and gone and the days will start to get longer.

Kopoturoa School Bus

Susanne and I helped sponsor the Kopoturoa School Bus recently. The school needed help to paint their bus and they decided to get a variety of local businesses to come to the party. The bus looks fantastic finished and the kids love it…as do the sponsors. Our website address is on the drivers’ door below Franks Waitarere Beach 4 Square sign. Great job Kopoturoa School…we are proud to be able to help.

Susannes Underpass

A local farmer has constructed an underpass for his herd of cows to cross under the main road coming into Waitarere Beach rather than the old trip they took walking across. Many of the local Community have voiced their opinion on the problems caused by the cows constantly crossing the road. The farmer has now made the pass a reality and the Chronicle featured it on the front page joking about how the farmer has named the underpass after Susanne. Susanne respected the humor behind the story and is happy the job has been done. Congratulations to the farmer for finally making a difference.

February 2005 Update

Jetstream is here!

Well, the day has come where all the telecommunication problems you have been telling me about at Waitarere for the past two years have disappeared.

There are two ways to apply for Jetstream;

1. Ring 123 and give your details over the phone.

2. Apply on line

Incidently, I hope your cell phones are working OK now that the Telecom cell site has been completed.

Waitarere now has Mobile, Telephone and Broadband services which are up with the best anywhere in New Zealand. All you have to do is use them!!


Best Wishes and happy surfing on the net,
Grahame Delaney.

PS, If you have any problems, just give me a ring.


Thanks Graeme...its awesome to finally have the services available to us at the beach. The cell phone reception is fantastic, what a change! I don't have to stand in all postions in order to get some sort of coverage now. Fully appreciate everything you have done.

November 2004 Update

Jetstream is coming

Some good news regarding Jetstream for Waitarere.

1. It has been approved for installation.
2. The timing for this will be about February 2005.

The reason for the lead time is because Telecom, nationally, are flatout with these installs, with a very long queue. Also the Government Probe contracts (broadband to the schools etc) are currently under action. If there is any change on the above I will notify you as soon as possible.

If you have any queries etc, please feel free to contact me either by e-mail (Grahame.Delaney@Telecom.co.nz), through Telecoms main switchboard or call (04) 802 6532.