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The Prattler
Pride in Putaruru Community Newspaper
APRIL 2015
Issue 120
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
• Putaruru Local News
• Clubs, Schools and Services Reports
• South Waikato District Council Long Term Plan
• What’s Up? What’s Down?
• Happenings Around Town
• ANZAC Day Events
OVER THE MOON - AGAIN!
SOUTH WAIKATO DISTRICT COUNCIL LONG TERM PLAN
Every three years the South Waikato District Council produces a 10 year,
Long Term Plan. The first three years are looked at closely, while the
following 7 receive a more general view.
Cheese-maker Gretje De Vries feels that their success comes from being a
team working well together. This reflects on their products and success at the
National Awards. “We are always open for new ideas, creating a new cheese,
and doing fun things,” Gretje remarks. “As a business we have helped to put
Putaruru on the map and we are all very proud of what we are doing.”
A Long Term Plan links daily organizational
decisions with a vision of where an organization
wants to be at some point in the future.
All district and regional Councils are required
under current government legislation to have
an audited Long Term Plan.
The current Council Long Term Plan was
produced in 2012 and looks towards 2022.
The Council is repeating this process in 2015,
looking out to 2025.
The focus of the Long Term Plan is the
Council Strategy that identifies what Council
will pay particular attention to over the next
10 years. The Long Term Plan also details a
10 year programme of Council activities, forecast expenditure and intended
revenue sources.
The Prattler is not commenting on the Long Term Plan itself because it is
a draft document seeking public comment. But for any planning, the open
question is, “how do we create a good plan?”
Gretje de Vries: Senior Cheese-maker and Loran Mathis with the Champion
Category for Washed Rind Award: Galactic Gold
Sue and Neil are in France and Morocco at the moment and will be coming
back with new ideas and cheeses.
The centre pages of this Prattler detail some of the spending proposals for
Putaruru, Arapuni and Tirau that are identified in the Draft Long Term Plan.
The Draft Long Term Plan and Submission Form are available on the Home
page of the Pride in Putaruru website: prideinputaruru.com
OVER THE MOON AGAIN!
For the second year running, Over the Moon Dairy have taken out
the award for the Washed Rind Cheese category. This is the fifth
time they have done so since starting business eight years ago.
The cheeses they create are made using a collection of the
highest quality, locally sourced buffalo, cow, goat and sheep milk. Most of
their cheeses are single milk, but they also produce several blends such as
Double Delight Brie, which is made from cow cream and goat milk.
Sue Arthur and the team also won an additional 10 medals, 2 gold, 5 silver
and 3 bronze. Over the Moon’s continued success is a testament to their
dedication as they have worked very hard to get where they are today.
The Award Winning Cheeses:
Champion Category for Washed Rind: Galactic Gold
Gold Medals: Galactic Gold and Volcano
Silver Medals: Tomme, Double Delight, Southern Cross, Burgundy Moon
and Runaway Spoon Camembert
Bronze Medals: OMG Triple Cream Brie, Aroha Camembert and Runaway
Spoon Brie
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BUSINESS AFTER FIVE
OXFAM TRAILWALKER: 10 OUT OF 10 FOR JAN AND KERRY
The March, Business after 5 meeting was hosted at the offices of Trinity
Lands in Neal Street, Putaruru. The guest speaker was Ian Elliott, Managing
Director of Trinity Lands. Ian farms in Paraonui Road.
Two local women, Jan Bullot and Kerry Farrant have recently completed
their 10th Oxfam Trailwalker 100km walk as part of the ‘City Girls’ team.
The other two team members, Lesley Reece and Margaret Kennedy live in
Auckland and originally came up with the City Girls name!
Trinity Lands is a charitable
company with Christian faith
values. It all started with the vision
of Matt Alexander who farmed
at Wiltsdown, who along with
14 other men founded Lichfield
Lands in October 1951. He, and the
others thought they could farm for
a good purpose.
An opportunity arose to acquire
3700 acres from an Australian
company called Waratah who
decided to sell their land after
harvesting the first crop of trees.
The group purchased the land for
6 pounds an acre, taking it over
in sections each year as the trees
were harvested.
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Oxfam Trailwalker is billed as ‘the most life changing, team building, foot
slogging, friendship forming, group hugging experience - ever!’ All four
team members must walk the entire 100km together - it’s not a relay. The
majority of the Taupo course is off road and is very scenic-code for hilly! In
addition to this, all teams must fund-raise at least $2000 for Oxfam. In 2015
over 230 teams participated in the event with 61% of the teams finishing as
a team of four.
This year’s event was the 10th time that Jan and Kerry have crossed the finish
line, having now participated in every NZ Oxfam Trailwalker event since its
inception in 2006. They say walking 100km is not only a physical, but also a
huge mental challenge! Finishing this year was all the more emotional, not
only as they firmly state it was their last, but also as a large group of family
and friends made the trek to Taupo to welcome them home!
As the pine trees on the land
were harvested, the trustees had Ian Elliott, Managing Director of Trinity Lands
a burn off and then sowed grass and crops with Tiger Moths or Fletcher
planes. These dropped the seeds into the ashes. Some areas were planted
successfully in swedes the same way. Ian sees this as an example of men,
committed to a cause using their own money to establish a dream.
Since 1977, Ian has been a member of Lichfield Lands Inc. In 1982 he was
appointed farm supervisor and oversaw the farms being converted from
sheep to dairy. In subsequent years they expanded into Kiwifruit in the Bay
of Plenty, to spread the business risk.
4 years ago a new charitable company was established from three
existing charitable trusts - Lichfield Lands Inc. (Lichfield), established
1951, Longview Trust Board (Tirau), established 1953 and Hillview Trust
(Manawaru), established in 1962, and these passed their assets into Trinity
and became the shareholders.
A Board of Directors was established with the members serving in a
voluntary capacity. The range of activities grew to include forestry, orchards
and industry shares. In effect, Trinity Lands is producing food for the world.
Meat, milk, kiwifruit, and forestry.
They have a policy of using the best people available for the work that
needs to be done. Where people come from is not the issue. Trinity
Lands looks at a person’s skill base and track record. Employees have the
opportunity to work their way up.
Ian gains great pleasure from people doing well and progressing through
the industry. This was recognised through his winning of the Westpac
Human Resources Award in 2002. Also with the company heavily involved
in converting forestry to farming it was gratifying to be the recipient of the
Gallagher Innovation Farm Environment Award (2004), for best practise in
forestry to farming conversion.
The farms employ about 90 people and on the orchards the numbers vary
according to the time of the season, ranging from 25 to over 100. Trinity
Lands try to keep work gangs in employment throughout the year by
moving them around the various farms, orchards and properties.
Last year the company distributed approximately 3 million dollars in
dividends to the three shareholding trusts who individually make their own
distributions in line with their approved Trust deeds. Profits are distributed
to the benefit of the society through the support of activities such as youth
camps, Bible in schools, and old people’s homes.
Trinity Lands as a company supports local endeavour of community
good where their businesses are located. It continues to be proactive in
the management of its farms and orchards to improve production and
profitability, while at the same time being actively engaged in monitoring
and improving its environmental footprint.
The Pride in Putaruru diary on the HOME page of prideinputaruru.com will
have details of the next Business after 5 meeting.
We made it: Lesley Reece, Margaret Kennedy, Jan Bullot and Kerry Farrant.
Oxfam are always very happy to see the City Girls sign up for the event and
they have been very supportive of the team. At this year’s event briefing, in
front of a packed auditorium, the girls were humbled to be presented with
special orange buffs to recognise their 10 years of participation. Wearing
these out on the course made the City Girls highly recognisable. Many,
many congratulations were offered and much advice was sought by other
participants!
The 100km course is divided up into sections and at the end of each leg
is a checkpoint. The checkpoints, where teams are met, fed, watered and
pampered by an amazing support crew, are an highly anticipated part of
the event. The City Girls support crew is also made up of local women, Trish
Scown, Lynne Richards and Karen Gitings.
With Putaruru Electrical as the major sponsor, the ‘City Girls’ ironically have
very strong links to the Putaruru community. Each year Putaruru Electrical
has paid for the hired camper van the support crew work out of.
Other members of the Putaruru community have been extremely generous
over the years, many supporting the team 10 years in a row, and the City
Girls are very proud to have raised over $33,000 for Oxfam. This year all
funds raised from the event will go toward the valuable work Oxfam are
undertaking in Vanuatu, in the wake of Cyclone Pam.
Both Jan and Kerry find it hard to believe that they have now walked
1,000km - and that’s not counting all of the 10 years’ worth of training
walks! They both agree it is now time to hang up their Oxfam Trailwalker
boots and seek new adventures.
You will, however, still see them out enjoying our amazing local walkways
which have provided them with such fantastic training grounds over the
last 10 years.
Jan and Kerry heartily thank everyone in the community who has
supported them over the years.
It’s not too late to support the City Girls:
http://www.oxfamtrailwalker.org.nz/otw15/teams/city-girls
THE MAYOR’S COLUMN
PRIDE IN PUTARURU MANAGERS MEMO
Long Term Plan public meetings are now over and Council await the
submissions. The Putaruru meeting was the best attended, so thanks to
those who came. However over the entire District we had 126 attendees
and most of those who came had specific areas of concern and so perhaps
Council needs to find a way to accommodate those with specific concerns
outside the Long Term Plan time.
Summer has rolled into autumn with some welcome rain for our farmers and
gardeners alike and an end to the hot, humid, restless nights for all of us.
It’s always difficult for
Council to find the best
way for public input. Some
Councils are trying Twitter
or Facebook, but as I see it,
it’s usually the ‘small’ things
that attract attention on
social media, not that the
small things like potholes,
or dirty toilets shouldn’t be
addressed, but it’s the big
issues like our sustainability,
what will we look like in 10
Mayor Neil Sinclair
years’ time, or how do we get businesses to locate here, that will determine
our future. Council just doesn’t have all the answers and that’s why we need
the general public to help us. How do we do that? Should we run specific
think tanks? Ideas - your ideas are important.
The highlight of the past few weeks would have to be the visit to the film site
of Pete’s Dragon. Yes, I saw Robert, but we didn’t speak, but I did speak to
many of the crew, including several Directors, the Cinematographer, the Arts
Director, to producers, to those who found the location. How they found the
site is a story in itself! I was amazed that each praised the South Waikato not
only for its beauty, but also for the friendliness and helpfulness of the people.
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Fonterra’s forecast pay-out seems to have put the brakes on spending for
the next little while and the population drop, particularly in the Tokoroa
area, is causing the Council some concern because of its effect on the rating
take which makes budgets that much harder to achieve. One piece of good
news is that property is selling well in our area at the moment and we are
seeing new residents in the community.
The Cambridge bypass is well ahead of schedule with predictions that it
could be in use before the end of this year. Also the work on state highway
1 at the Northern end of town is almost done - won’t that be a relief!
SWDC is finalising the proposed ten year plan, (LTP) and it does suggest
some significant effects on our community. For instance how do you feel
about Putaruru not having an iSITE? Or Council taking over the running,
again, of the Plaza?
Moves are afoot to incorporate proposals to re-brand Putaruru into the
LTP with consultants from Auckland being commissioned to help work out
the best approach. Putaruru is seen as a Rural Service Centre and their
advice so far centres on how we can further develop in that area as well as
capitalising on our association to probably New Zealand’s best water supply
via the Blue Spring. Watch this space.
Because of the on-going re-branding investigation we have decided not to
run the Quackers promotion this year, but are looking at the possibilities
for 2016.
Thank you to all of you who responded so positively to the recent Council run
survey with regard to effectiveness of Pride in Putaruru within our community.
They were all overwhelmed with the help and support they got from
Businesses, from Council, from places like the Tokoroa Club, everyone
that they encountered. I have asked Council to put together a portfolio of
exciting, attractive places in the South Waikato, some of our hidden jewels,
because that is what the location people are looking for. Let’s not hide our
light under a bushel. Lets boast about OUR PLACE. Can you help me?
Another big thank you to everyone who pitched in to make the February
Water Festival the success it was. While it is sad to see the A&P Society bow
out after 80 shows, their departure definitely does not mean the end of our
annual celebration. In fact quite the opposite is the case. Already, planning
is underway to make the 2016 Water Festival the biggest, brightest and
best yet and with the entire area of Glenshea Park available there are
endless new possibilities. We are open to new ideas as to what you would
like to see incorporated into the show.
Council asked some hard questions in the various presentations of our Long
Term Plan and now the next discussion area is our representational review.
E-mail us at info@prideinputaruru.com or leave your suggestions in our
drop-box at #2 Overdale Street.
As we have challenged other groups, we have to challenge ourselves. How
many councillors, how many wards? If we make changes, what savings can
we make?
We would love to hear suggestions from local businesses as to how we can
better help you to grow and develop your business.
Watch for the discussion paper and again tell us your thoughts. Just because
we have always done it, is no reason to keep scouting it. What’s the best
way to get efficiencies and effectiveness? It will be a big decision time.
WANTED AMBULANCE VOLUNTEERS
Lee Robertson: Manager, Pride in Putaruru Association.
The South Waikato will be a different place in 10 years. What changes should Putaruru and Tokoroa St John are looking for more volunteers to become
ambulance officers within their communities.
we make to face those changes?
Let’s make sure the South Waikato really is the best District in the Waikato
region with Council willing to discuss everything; it’s your District!
Volunteer ambulance officers are everyday people who do something
special. They work in emergency or medical situations, treating people and
transporting them to and from hospital.
Businesses, clubs, associations... see the back page of this Prattler If you are interested in attending an information evening, please phone and
about listing your group on the Pride in Putaruru database for free. leave a message at Putaruru Ambulance Station on 07 883 8663 or Tokoroa
Already on? There’s something for you too! CHECK IT OUT NOW.
Ambulance Station on 07 886 8365, or visit www.stjohn.org.nz /volunteer
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RANGIURA HAPPENINGS: MARCH - APRIL
Rangiura Night Market and Gala
Thank you to the many people who turned up to support our Night Market
and Gala. With over 80 stalls, rides and entertainment there was lots to see
and do for everyone. $4400 was fund raised on this night, with funds going
to help with the Rangiura building extension.
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RANGIURA
2015 TRUSTEES
Henry Van Dyk
Chairperson
021 774 340
Gaye Lamb
Vice Chairperson
07 883 2875
Gordon Blake
Trustee
07 883 4824
Debbie Gisby
Trustee
07 885 1022
Axis entertained the crowd on the night.
Jim Howland
Patron
Trustees
Eileen Barker
Jeff Dixon
Sue Heslop
Sandra Wallace
Marjorie Roberts
Neil Sinclair
Jan Tarrant
Stu Edmeades
Melanie Kingston
Clinical Manager
0275 978 713
No ticket needed to ride.
Results from Night Market:
Guess the lollies in the jar: winner H Putt (446).
Stick in the sand closest to prize: winner - Ngaire Wallace.
Upcoming Events
Movie and Curry Night at The Plaza 1st May - 6:00pm
What We Did On Our Holidays, starring Billy Connelly. Tickets available from
Heslop Pharmacy, Van Dyks, BNZ and The Plaza. There will be a nice curry
meal, followed by the movie. $25 per person.
Golf Tournament: Sunday 24th May 2015
Back by popular demand, the Rangiura Golf Tournament and Auction is
to be held at the Putaruru Golf Club. Tee off from 9:00am onwards with a
rolling start. The auction will be held at approximately 4:00pm.
Entry fee is $25 per person. Register directly with the Club or contact
Sandra on 021 510 409.
Putaruru Toy Library
THE PRATTLER SPECIAL OFFER
Come in to the Toy Library, Princes Street, opposite
Bunnings with this voucher and receive the
following membership benefits:
$20 subscription for new members (usually $30)
$10 account credit for existing members
Only valid from 20th April to 3rd July, 2015
Simply cut out this coupon and present it at the Toy Library.
Let your friends know now!
Ellie Davies
General Manager
021 760 638
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ANZAC DAY 2015
DAWN PARADE
•Assemble at 5:45am
•March from Van Dyks Corner
•Breakfast available after the Service at the Putaruru Memorial Club
•Everyone Welcome
CIVIC SERVICE
• Assemble at 8:45am
• Place: Van Dyks Corner
• Service Starts 9:00am
• Everyone Welcome
COMING EVENTS
•Poppy Day, April 17th
•Tree Planting at the Garden of Memories (TBA)
•Join the Parade
MEMBERSHIP DUE
• Membership is $15
• Please pay at the Pride in Putaruru Office, Overdale Street (Monday - Wednesday: 9:00am - 12 noon)
SPIRIT OF ANZAC
They clad us in the colours of the forest,
and armed us with the weapons made for war.
Then taught to us the ancient trade of killing,
and lead us to the sound of battles roar.
So give us comfort as we lay down bleeding,
and pray upon our cold and stiffened dead.
But mark our place that we might be accounted,
this foreign soil becomes our graven bed.
Spirit of Anzac was the first New Zealand poem to be read at the
ANZAC War Memorial, Hyde Park, London. It was read on ANZAC
Day 2004 by The Honourable Russell Marshall, New Zealand High
Commissioner.
The Prattler thanks poet Mike Subritzky for generously granting us
permission to use this poem.
Now children place upon this stone a garland,
and learn of us each Anzac Day at dawn.
We are New Zealand’s dead from distant conflict,
our sacrifice remembered ever more.
Mike Subritzky
CENTRAL KIDS GLENSHEA WEARABLE ART EXTRAVAGANZA
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On Friday 20 March, Central Kids Glenshea held their annual
Wearable Art Extravaganza at The Plaza, Putaruru.
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Left: William Liddington Right: Hayden Duncan
Performing to a large crowd filled with families and friends, the group of
children aged two - four years, showcased their singing and dancing talent.
This was followed by a cat walk where the children dressed in costumes
that they had created themselves, with the aid of the teachers, in the weeks
leading up to the big event.
Although there was a ‘Frozen’ theme for the night, with groups of girls
singing ‘Let it Go,’ the variety of costumes ranged from dump trucks and
snakes, to fairies and foxes. All in all, this was an incredible night for both
children and audience.
PRIDE IN PUTARURU FREE DAIRY OF EVENTS
Is your club, business or organisation making good use of our weekly dairy
on the Home Page of the prideinputaruru.com website?
Simply click on the email us your event details for inclusion link to send us
information about your event. This is a free community service.
Businesses, clubs, associations... see the back page of this Prattler about listing your group on the Pride in Putaruru database for free. Already on? There’s something for you too! CHECK IT OUT NOW.
ANZAC DAY: APRIL 25th
DAWN PARADE
•6:00am at the Garden of Memories
CIVIC SERVICE
•9:00am at the Plaza Theatre
ANZAC MEMORIES
•7:00pm at the Plaza Theatre
“Striving to be the best we can in a cariing and saafe learning environment.”
66 Waiomou Road
RD2, TIRAU 3485
Phone/Fax (07) 883 4866
e-mail: office@kuranui.school.nz
website: www.kuranui.school.nz
Upcoming Events
… set aside these important
dates:
27th April: ANZAC Holiday
28th April: Bowls with Mrs
Hughes
4th May: Young Leaders Day
in Rotorua
7th May: Kiwi Golf lessons
11th May: BOT meeting
Term 2
Our schools theme this year is
“Conserving Our Earth” (Being
a Global Citizen).
As part of “Conserving our
Earth” this term we are looking
at how water is a precious
resource.
This terms school wide Big
Learning Idea is “Ko Au” –
Creating a positive learning
environment.
We will be starting to work on
our digi awards projects.
Our Year 5/6 children have the
opportunity to attend Young
Leaders Day in Rotorua. We
look forward to hearing about
their wonderful day.
We will start gymnastics
training later in Term 2.
Room 1 Self Portraits
Here are Room One’s amazing
self portraits. They looked at the
artist Modigliani. Drawing long
necks, slouchy shoulders, oval
head, almond shaped eyes, long
thin noses, thin earbrows and
little closed mouths.
The children had fun creating
themselves using such vibrant
colours.
Swimming Sports
We held our annual swimming
sports day on March 5th. We
were blessed with lovely
weather.
All the children
participated in either the
demonstration events or the
races. We enjoyed watching the
children share their swimming
skills. The PTA ran a sausage
sizzle which kept us all well fed.
Room 5 Boat Race
Room Five held its annual boat race
during Week 8 in Term 1. It was
amazing to see the designs and creations
that the children came up with. The
children entered their boats into various
events (such as fastest sail boat,
motorboat, and a titanic race). A lot of
excitement and fun was had by all.
What a wonderful showcase of
creativity!
Well done children. J
NORTHERN GATEWAY ROADWORKS NEAR COMPLETION
It was back to long traffic queues as the final hot mix seal was applied to Tirau Street last weekend. Hopefully the new seal will produce less vehicle road
noise than was the case previously. There were nights of loud bangs as trucks ignored the 30kph speed restriction and failed to see the sudden change of
road level when the hot mix area met the last section awaiting a new surface.
The computer controlled hot-mix applicator vehicle was surrounded by many
workers as they attended to the road edges and surface rolling.
At some stages the traffic was backed up as far as the railway over-bridge north
of the waste transfer station.
WATER FESTIVAL CERTIFICATES PRESENTED
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Pride in Putaruru recently presented certificates to the winning school teams of the Water Festival pool events in late February. Pictured here are teams
from Putaruru Primary and St Mary’s Catholic School. Te Waotu teams will appear in the next Prattler.
The Putaruru Primary Putaruru Superstars team.
Part of the Water Festival action on the day.
The Putaruru Primary All Stars team were Shield winners in the open grade.
The St Mary’s Catholic School participating teams.
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For all your electrical requirements call in and see
Wayne, Jan and the team at Putaruru Electrical
Residential Wiring & Repairs
Commercial
Industrial
WHAT’S UP?
HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW PUTARURU?
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• the road works on Tirau Street are almost done!
• so many visitors who come here specifically to experience
the Te Waihou walkway
• our Putaruru Fire Brigade - what a quality team
Where would you find this notice? Email your details of the location to:
theprattler@prideinputaruru.com
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WHAT’S
DOWN?
• the leaves are down - great colours, but so many to pick up!
• kilos after Easter treats
• always thought that when halfway across a pedestrian crossing,
users still had the right of way
APRIL - MAY THOUGHTS!
Now, in the summer of life, sweetheart
You say you love but me gladly
I give all my heart to you, throbbing with ecstasy
But last night I saw, while a-dreaming,
The future old and grey,
And I wondered if you’ll love me then, dear just as you do today?
Will you love me in December as you do in May? [They Might be Giants]
The March Mystery Object was a wall sign on the shed that still stands where
the railway station used to be. We don’t think there will be any passengers
assembling here though!
7 Days in May - US military
leaders plot to overthrow the
President because he supports a
nuclear disarmament treaty and
they
fear a Soviet sneak attack.
Director John Frankenheimer
creates a scarily credible plot.
WAOTU PUKETURUA GARDEN CIRCLE
PUTARURU PLAYCENTRE
The Waotu Puketurua Garden Circle has had two very well attended outings Do you want something fun to do with your children on
Tuesday mornings? Why not come down and have fun with
so far this year. February saw 44 of us visit three lovely but quite different
us at the Putaruru Playcentre? There are no fees, so all
local gardens. One was the hidden gem of Petra Hewson's.
you need to bring is a morning tea and yourselves down to
Kennedy Drive between 9:30am - 12 noon, to join in.
Putaruru Playcentre is a licensed Early Childhood Education
Centre which is a parent led facility. The bonds created with the parents as
first teachers are limitless.
You will be around to see so many discoveries which your children make
while being alongside them at Playcentre.
The day included a light lunch at the Te Waihou Bistro at the Putaruru Hotel.
March's visit, (34 of us), was to the
Matangi Tamahere district visiting two
large country gardens. The first, a very
structured and purposefully designed
garden with many different types of
garden styles such as pottager, Tuscan
lavender, Tudor style knot. The garden is
used for boutique wedding ceremonies.
Left: Lauren Sneddon with Mum (Rebecca) enjoying the hand puppets.
Right: Jackie Sneddon all dressed up, playing on the drums.
The second was owned by an avid
landscape designer, Ro Lawrence,
who is passionately developing her
property from an ex-nursery to a
garden full of treasures, using her huge
knowledge of plants.
The Putaruru Playcentre caters for 0 - 6 year old children.
Due to ANZAC day we will have two outings in May, one back to our local
area and the other to the Ngatea Water gardens. Any one interested in
joining us can ring our President Joss on 07 886 8462.
Hope to see you there on Tuesdays!
The Playcentre has many resources to use while on session. We have the
same areas of play as Kindergartens, use the same curriculum and fall under
similar government licensing, (different though as we are parent-led).
For more information contact Rebecca 07 883 6822 or text 027 243 4321.
THE SOUTH WAIKATO COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB
Welcome to all members, new and old! The membership is a huge part
of the day to day running costs of the club so we are always encouraging
anyone who is keen to come along.
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The South Waikato Country Music Club recently held a concert at the Putaruru
Plaza on Sunday 29th March. All proceeds went to the Westpac Helicopter.
All fees are the same price as last year:
Ungraded Junior: $50
Graded Junior: $80
Ungraded Senior: $180
Graded Senior: $230
Family Ungraded: $400 (2x Ungraded Seniors + 2x Ungraded Juniors)
Family Graded: $500 (2x Graded Seniors + 2x Ungraded Juniors)
All fees must be paid in full by 1st May.
UPCOMING EVENTS
LADIES SQUASH
Come on down to the club for some fun, meet great people and even get on
the court if you wish to! Every Friday 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Members free, non-members a gold coin entry. For more information please The South Waikato Country Music Club Band accompanied all the artists.
contact Nicola 027 734 8010.
Singers from many clubs around the Waikato attended to perform and
BUSINESS HOUSE
enjoy a variety of entertainment. There was also a lunchtime sausage sizzle.
This is one of our most popular leagues throughout the year. Business
House runs every Wednesday for 14 weeks until 3rd June. If you are not
already playing and want to, then come to the club from 5:30pm onwards
and we will get you into a team.
PUTARURU B - J GRADE TOURNAMENT
This is our first major tournament of the year held 24th - 25th April, open to
graded members only with awesome prizes up for grabs.
$35 entry, $25 for J grade. Cash prizes for Division 1.
GRANT TROPHY
This is a fun handicap tournament for no points and has been a part of
Putaruru Squash Club for gazillions of years. The lower your grade, the more
handicap you will get. 3 games over 3 days 8th - 10th July. Members $2 entry,
non-Members $5 entry.
SAVE THE DATES
Business House
4th March - 3rd June (14 weeks)
Putaruru B - J Grade
25th - 26th April
Tokoroa B Grade
15th - 17th May (Graded)
Tokoroa Open
12th - 14th June (Graded)
Putaruru Farmers
17th - 19th June
Matamata B Grade
26th - 28th June (Graded)
Grant Trophy
8th - 10th July
Superchamps Team Eliminations 24th - 26th July (Graded)
Club Champs
Masters 4th - 5th August TBC (Graded)
Open 12th - 14th August (Graded)
Putaruru B - J Grade
4th - 6th September
Champions of Champions
11th - 13th September (Graded)
Nationals
16th - 20th September (Graded)
PLEASE NOTE: Some dates may change throughout the year.
KITCHEN
Remember our kitchen is open every Wednesday night for Business House
with delicious munchies to buy, so bring the whole family down and grab
some dinner after your game!
Roger Woodham from Te Puke performs.
A large audience appreciated the talent that was on offer throughout the
day and enthusiastically supported every performer.
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Tirau Primary School have had a great start to 2015. We are a small rural school in
the South Waikato with around 100 students ranging from Year 0-6. We have five
school values that we have been learning about and these make up our Tirau
LEARNerS – Lifelong Learning, Excellence, Actively Involved, Respect, Nurture and
Success. The first letter of each value spells LEARN. Our school motto is ‘Whatever
is Worth Doing is Worth Doing Well’. This year we also have new class names –
Ruma Tui, Ruma Kiwi, Ruma Kakapo, Ruma Pukeko and Ruma Kereru.
At Tirau Primary School we are allowed to climb trees and go into our big native bush area. Our field is really
big and we have a big fun playground. We have a great garden full of plants and we are developing a
worm farm and getting our Plant Growing Units ready to start raising native seedlings to plant around the
district.
So far this year we have had lots of school events such as an amazing zoo trip, swimming sports, PJ Day to
raise money for Vanuatu, our school tryathlon, the Zen Games, Te Kowhai Games.
We have amazing teachers who work hard to give us fun and interesting work. Sometimes we have the deaf
community come to work in our school and we enjoy seeing them use our school and learn great things here.
We have before and after school care here at Tirau Primary School. It
is run by Kidsrock Early Learning Centre and is held on our school
grounds. It’s really great because you get breakfast in the morning
and afternoon snacks and your homework done while you are there.
We are currently accepting new enrolments, please feel free to
come in and see us. We start back at school on 20th April after the
school holidays.
Written by Logan, Daemon, William, Devon, Dani, Charlotte, Zara, Tabitha, Kaya
HESLOP PHARMACY & WESTPAC BANK: SHORTS FOR HOSPICE 2015
Recently staff from Heslop Pharmacy and Westpac Bank theme dressed to support the Shorts for Hospice Waikato 2015 appeal. Each business provided
donation boxes for customers to use and show their support. Shorts for Hospice provided a chance to raise money by having some fun with what was
worn on Friday 6th March.
Businesses, schools, and individuals were all challenged to throw away their inhibitions and wear their liveliest and most outrageous shorts for one day for
Hospice. The event challenged people to have fun, celebrate life and make the most of every day.
Anyone wishing to make a donation can do so at: https://donate.hospicewaikato.org.nz
All dressed to support Shorts for Hospice Waikato: Left: Heslop Pharmacy staff and Right: staff from Westpac Putaruru.
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DRAFT SWDC LONG TERM PLAN CAPITAL PROJECTS: PUTARURU
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These two pages document the major capital projects planned for Putaruru, Arapuni and Tirau over the next ten years. The text details are taken directly
from the South Waikato District Council Draft Long Term Plan for 2015-25. The anticipated time frame for each project is shown in italics. The pictures are
not part of the plan and are provided by The Prattler as a visual, rather than a factual reference. Submissions can be made - see bottom right page 13.
PUTARURU
Replacement of the goalposts and fencing at
Glenshea Park 2018-22 $60,000

Upgrades to the Plaza Theatre (including new
carpet and painting) 2015-24 $72,000

Resurfacing the Glenshea Parks tennis and
netball courts 2016-20 $265,000
Capital maintenance at the Putaruru Transfer
Station
2015-25 $57,0000


Refurbishment of Bent Street Skatepark
2016-20 $169,000
Replacements and upgrades to the Putaruru
storm-water network 2015-25 $175,000
Replacements and maintenance to the Putaruru
Water Treatment Plant and reticulation network
2015-25 $529,000

Upgrade of the weighbridge at the Putaruru
Transfer Station 2017-18 $51,000
Refurbishment of the Water Park
2016-22 $43,000
Upgrades to the Putaruru Wastewater
Treatment
Plant 2015-25 $424,000

ADDITIONAL PUTARURU PLANS
New centrifuge for the Putaruru Wastewater
Treatment Plant 2018-19 $400,000


• Replacement of the Putaruru CCTV cameras
 2015-16 $60,000
• Replacement of the Putaruru CCTV cameras
2021-22 $70,000
In addition to these Capital Projects, the Council
also has the following planned for Putaruru: to
work with Pride in Putaruru (PIP) to develop a
comprehensive vision for Putaruru, with actions
and funding feeding into the Long Term Plan.
It is possible that this work could result in an
upgrade of Council owned features, landscaping and
signage and the development of a marketing and
concept plan for Putaruru.
Plant upgrades to the Putaruru Pool
2015-25 $160,326
Initial work has been undertaken facilitated by Visitor
Solutions, to identify strengths and opportunities for
Putaruru. Further work will be carried out with PIP
and key aspects are likely to include:

• a planned approach to ensure that maximum benefit is gained from activities undertaken, with resources and time-frames appropriately allocated
Upgrades to the WDFF Rooms (including
painting and a new stove) 2015-20 $24,225
Replacement of the Overdale Street Playground
2017-19 $50,00
•a two tiered approach, focusing firstly on improvement opportunities for locals primarily as a service town, secondly on the domestic market
•identification of two distinct areas in Putaruru: the local service centre (focused around Princes Street) and the visitor precinct (focused on SH1), with associated design and development opportunities
•building on the water theme in a cohesive and sophisticated manner to ensure that it attracts people to stop and explore and provides
tangible benefits to Putaruru
DRAFT SWDC LONG TERM PLAN CAPITAL PROJECTS: TIRAU & ARAPUNI
TIRAU
Plant replacements at the Tīrau Pool Road 2019-25
$24,000
ADDITIONAL TIRAU PLANS
In addition to this, the Council also has the
following planned for Tīrau:
Repairing cracks in the Arapuni Reservoir
2018-19 $40,000
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•the construction of the Tirau Walkway from the Tirau Township to the Tirau Domain
• investigating the future of Tirau Domain - this
will form part of the review of the Reserve Management Plan for the Tirau Domain, which will begin in 2015
ARAPUNI
Upgrades to the Tīrau Hall (including interior
painting) 2015-18 $30,000
Upgrades to the Arapuni Hall (including interior
and exterior painting) 2015-22 $26,000

ADDITIONAL SWDC PLANNING DECISIONS
THE PLAZA THEATRE
The Plaza will now be managed in-house by
Council. Council will employ a marketing officer
who will help Council achieve the outcomes in
the Council Strategy.
Council believes that The Plaza will be one of
many tools available to the marketing officer to
promote our district externally. This facility is
considered to be a significant cultural facility in
the Waikato Region.
Strengthening of the Oraka Bridge on Okoroire
Road 2017-19 $700,000

Renewing the resource consent for the Arapuni
Wastewater
Treatment Plant 2018-20 $86,000

Upgrading the Arapuni Wastewater Treatment
Plant 2017-20 $496,000
Plant and equipment upgrades to the Arapuni
Water Treatment Plant 2015-25 $147,000
THE PUTARURU iSITE
Council reviews the services it offers, how it
delivers these services and at what service
level to ensure we remain as efficient and cost
effective as possible for our ratepayers all the
time. The number of iSITE’s in the district was
looked into for three reasons:
• From July 2012, there has been a trend across New Zealand of iSITE rationalisation that has resulted in a number of sites closing.
• Our District has a large number of iSITE’s given our size, population and tourism product.
Maintenance and renewals to the Tīrau
Wastewater
Treatment Plant 2015-25 $787,000

Renewing the resource consent for the Tīrau
Wastewater Treatment Plant 2022-24 $90,000
Improvements to the Tīrau Water Treatment
Plant
2015-25 $249,000

Improvements to the Tīrau Water Treatment
Network 2015-25 $450,000
Maintenance to the Arapuni storm-water
network 2015-25 $43,000
Replacements and repairs to the Arapuni Water
reticulation network 2015-25 $314,000
There are other avenues already in place that
deal with many such queries. The Council office
is very close; many of the queries are of a ‘local
advice’ nature - where is the toilet, laundromat..?
The Community Resource Centre in Duke Street,
the Overdale Community Centre and Pride
in Putaruru office, both in Overdale Street all
receive and respond to local queries too.


Ongoing replacements to the Tīrau storm-water
network 2015-25 $53,000

• Data for the 2013-14 year for the Putaruru iSITE shows that 75% of queries are from SW residents, 16% from national residents and
9% from overseas visitors. In addition the
enquiry type shows 11% are bookings, 8% are walking and cycling activities, 13% are for tourism information and 68% are for local information of a non-tourism related nature.
MAKE A SUBMISSION
Replacement of the Arapuni Bore 2018-19
$160,000 

Complete a submission form and submit it by the
due date Monday 20 April, 4pm by:
Email: strategic@southwaikato.govt.nz
Visit: www.southwaikato.govt.nz

Freepost Authority Number 201, Draft
Long Term Plan 2015-25, South Waikato District
Council, Torphin Crescent, Tokoroa.
Submission forms are also available from:
prideinputaruru.com on the HOME page.
PUTARURU THEATRE PLAYERS NEXT PRODUCTIONS
Putaruru Theatre Players present ANZAC Memories: Saturday 25 April at 7:00pm.
Following the successful season of last year’s show, Putaruru Theatre Players
have reassembled many of the original cast for a special tribute for the 100 Year
Celebrations. The Show will feature some new songs and new cast members,
many of whom will not have performed on a larger stage. This is a wonderful
opportunity for younger cast members. If you would like to come dressed in
outfits from this period, please do so, as this will add to the atmosphere of the
occasion. Entry to this performance is by Gold Coin Donation.
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After this, the Putaruru Theatre
Players next production is a Youth
Theatre Show, Olivia, by Malcolm
Sircom. Cast members will be
aged 10 years and older. It will be
directed by Rachel Harper with
Musical Director, Tina Ward.
You may think this is a typing
error but no, you will see a strong
similarity to the well known show
Oliver!
Here is a synopsis of the show:
This brilliant and innovative show,
set in Victorian times, traces the
steps of Olivia, from downtrodden
orphan to star of the stage. On
her journey to the bright lights of
London, she is befriended by Eliza Doolittle (from My Fair Lady) and, after
a series of adventures becomes a singer in a new Gilbert and Sullivan show,
thanks to the unlikely assistance of Fagin and The Artful Dodger.
Eliza and the flower-sellers are joined by other major female roles, and with
orphans, the ‘Poor School’ girls.
The boys, however, are not overlooked, with splendid cameos for George
Serving the community since
1884
www.lichfield.school.nz
Ph 078836816
office@lichfield.school.nz
Lichfield School is a small rural
school of around 80 pupils. The
School is one of the first schools
established in the South
Waikato area, we date back to
1884!
Today we can boast being a
modern, well-equipped school,
right up to play with information
technology and learning!
Lichfield School’s Vision is
Learning - today , tomorrow ,
always!
If there is one thing we know
about life, it is that every minute
of every day we are learning, no
matter if we are one day old or
90 years old. Our vision points
out that all members of our
school learning community are
lifelong learners!
Since 1884 our school has served the
Lichfield community. We continue to
preserve our history by cataloguing
and caring for items of interest to our
community. If you would like to look
at our collection please visit us. If you
have anything of historical interest,
please consider donating it to the
school. We will add it to our diverse
collection.
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Bernard Shaw, Ebenezer Scrooge, Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson. This
feel-good show abounds with Malcolm Sircom’s well-known wit and humour,
both in the script and the songs, which are catchy, lyrical, and full of gusto.
“Fantastic for cast and audience. The best show I’ve directed; better than
Joseph,” said the Georgian Theatre Royal, Richmond, North Yorkshire.
Olivia will be on stage from May 13th to 17th at the Kensington Theatre.
Tickets will go on sale mid April from Van Dyks. We look forward to seeing
you there for a fabulous night of entertainment.
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PUTARURU DIARY DATES FOR 2015
•Business Awards: Saturday 17th October
•Christmas Parade: Friday 4th December
Hei akoranga -­‐ inaianei, apopo, mo ake tonu atu!
Our Neighbourhood Picnic!
The South Waikato District Council, Kiwisport and the Salvation
Army came to school for a picnic! We had an awesome time.
Thank-­‐you guys!
Discovery Time… rooms 1 and 2 are learning the key
competencies of thinking, self-­‐managing, relating to
others and participating and contributing through
activity-­‐based, child centred learning.
Coming up …. Thursday 2 April Term 1 ends, Monday 20 April Term 2 starts, Monday 27 April School is closed for
ANZAC day of remembrance, Tuesday 5 May BoT meeting at 7pm, Thursday 7 May LSSG meeting at 7pm.
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Many celebrations will be held at the Plaza to celebrate the 100th
Anniversary of Gallipoli. Please join with us during this special time.
thing - Freddie’s best friend and side kick for
12 years, Peter Freestone.
Anzac Movie Screening: Wednesday 22nd April at 2:00pm. Free Admission.
Children of Gallipoli
This is the story of two young New Zealanders travelling to Turkey to meet two young Turks, whose relatives fought each other at Gallipoli in 1915. Jane Pierard, descendant of Colonel William Malone and John Waipara, grandson of a Maori pioneer set out on an emotional journey to trace their ancestors’ footsteps. For the first time we hear the Turkish side of the Gallipoli story and meet Serkan Kazmaz and Pinar Kurtdere.
An English native, Freestone met Mercury
while working at the Royal Ballet in London.
So swift was their connection that within
the year Mercury had hired Freestone as
wardrobe assistant for Queen and later as his
own personal assistant. A role that would see
Freestone travel the world by Mercury’s side
and become his best friend, confidante and
neighbour, right up till his death in 1991.
The Last Of The Anzacs
Featuring Doug Dibley and Les Leach, the longest surviving veterans of the disastrous Gallipoli campaign of 1915. The documentary also includes the journals, letters and recollections of relatives and friends of three men who did not return, Rod McCandlish, William Steven and Tautahi Maraki.
100 Year Centenary Civic Service: Saturday 25th April 9:00am.
Morning Tea will follow at the Putaruru RSA, (opposite the Plaza).
Putaruru Theatre Players present ANZAC Memories: Saturday 25th April at 7:00pm.
Following the successful season of last year’s show, Putaruru Theatre Players
have reassembled many of the original cast for a special tribute for the 100 Year
Celebrations. The Show will feature some new songs and new cast members,
many of whom will not have performed on a larger stage. This is a wonderful
opportunity for younger cast members. If you would like to come dressed in
outfits from this period, please do so, as this will add to the atmosphere of the
occasion. Entry to this performance is by Gold Coin Donation.
ANZAC MOVIE SCREENING: Sunday 26th April at 2:00pm
The Water Diviner Free Admission.
In 1919, after the end of World War I, an Australian farmer,
Connor, (Russell Crowe), travels to Turkey to find out what
happened to his three sons, following a promise to his late
wife. All of them went missing during the disastrous Battle of
Gallipoli. While staying at a hotel in Istanbul, he meets Ayshe
(Olga Kurylenko), the hotel owner. He makes his way to Gallipoli.
Once there, he finds the graves of two of his sons, and finds
evidence that one was taken prisoner and might still be alive.
So when Australian Showtime director
Johnny Van Grinsven had a chance meeting
with Freestone in Singapore in 2007, there couldn’t have been a better
person to give feedback - and it was all positive. “I’ve never seen another
show in the world do it better,” said Freestone. Eight years on and
Freestone now works as production consultant on the show, helping the
cast to fine-tune the details that make the show world-class. “He helps with
getting the accents and inflections right, and the little mannerisms that
make you believe you’re really watching Freddie,” says Van Grinsven.
Tickets are on sale now from the Plaza Putaruru, iSITE Putaruru, iSITE
Tokoroa and The Story Teller Matamata. $39.00 per person.
RANGIURA FUNDRAISING MOVIE SCREENING: Friday May 1st
What We Did On Our Holiday starring Billy Connelly.
This is a heart-warming, uplifting comedy for all the
family about Doug and Abi taking their three children on
a trip to Scotland for a big family gathering. They are in
the midst of a difficult divorce, and have asked the kids
to keep it a secret from their extended family. But as the
inevitable feuds kick in, a completely unexpected turn
of events involving the children causes further tensions
to rise to the surface. And with the repercussions that
ensue, hilarious and emotional in equal measure, the
family are forced to put aside their differences and work
together, or else risk losing what they hold most dear.
Movie and curry night $25 - pre booking essential. Drinks available for
purchase. Doors open at 6:00pm.
Tickets available at BNZ, Plaza, Van Dyks and Rangiura, after Easter. Or phone
Eileen Barker for tickets 027 416 3165.
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS MOVIE SCREENING: Wednesday 15th April at 1:00pm.
Mr Peabody and Sherman
Mr Peabody, (Ty Burrell), the most accomplished
canine in the world, and his boy, Sherman (Max
Charles), use a time machine called the Wabac to
embark on outrageous adventures. However, when
Sherman takes the Wabac without permission
to impress his friend Penny, (Ariel Winter), he
accidentally rips a hole in the universe and causes havoc with world history.
It’s up to Mr Peabody to mount a rescue and prevent the past, present and
future from being permanently altered. Tickets Adults $8 Children $5.
QUEEN TRIBUTE SHOW: Sunday 10th May at 7:00pm.
It’s a Kinda Magic
When it comes to impersonating someone there’s no higher gratification
than being endorsed by the real deal. And though Freddie Mercury is sadly
no longer around, It’s a Kinda Magic has been ‘blessed’ by the next best
PUTARURU DIARY DATES FOR 2015
•Business Awards: Saturday 17th October
•Christmas Parade: Friday 4th December
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PUTARURU LIONS
Putaruru Lions have got away to a good start for the year.
Collecting for the Heart Foundation outside Countdown and
walking the business areas in Putaruru, to help this worthy
organisation, was our first event.
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Last year we had a Firewood Raffle and we are again getting a tandem
trailer of dry firewood ready to raffle at the end of April-May. Once again
we will be outside Countdown selling tickets. Firewood is becoming hard to
find, so keep an eye out for this raffle.
The Water Festival and A&P Show was a first for Lions, with members
helping to promote our club, talking to people about what Lions do and are
all about. A great response on a lovely sunny day.
At present, a cooking class is being held, lessons are on basic and achievable
ways of covering a wide range of menus, using cheaper cuts of meat,
specials and seasonal produce. The course also covers the importance of
breakfast. It runs for 6 weeks with participants receiving a recipe book to
take home for future use.
Putaruru and Tokoroa Lions with Pilot Dave Renrke, USA.
The Waikato River Trail multi sports event, The Generator, is being held on
Saturday 18th April based at Arapuni. This will be a big day with several
different courses including Mountain Bikes, Kayaks, Road Bikes and trail
runs. Lions will be putting on their yellow vests again ready to help with
marshalling duties on the day.
Putaruru Lions Club is a friendly active community minded group, with
great social evenings as well as helping our town. If you would like to get
involved, Elaine Mitchell is the lady to get in touch with. Phone her on
07 883 7134 for further information.
“Oh what a night!”
On Friday night 27th March, Balloons over Waikato was in South Waikato at
Tokoroa. What a night it was. A large group from our club were at the event
helping with security and marshalling. It was spectacular watching these large
balloons, and the Carnival atmosphere made for a very enjoyable evening.
Inside an air balloon - three Lions Clubs working together.
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RECENT CHANGES AROUND TOWN
PUTARURU DISTRICT SERVICES MEMORIAL CLUB
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April
Chief’s play an away game. Come and watch the game from 7:00pm onwards.
Friday 17th
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Sunday 19 Putaruru Street Markets, Princes Street, Putaruru. 9:00am - 12 noon. $5 per stall. Be set up by 8:45am.
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Thursday 23 St George’s day dinner. 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Also special quiz and Slay the Dragon darts.
Saturday 25th ANZAC Day, ANZAC service breakfast $8 per person. After the civil service at The Plaza, there will be morning tea available at the club for a gold coin donation.
Thursday 30th Quiz Nite, 4 per team, $10 per team, register by 7:15pm.
The South Waikato Secondary Schools Cluster office
is now at 15 Arapuni Street: Phone 0274 428 392
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May
Friday 15th Sunday 17th Thursday 28th Rugby theme, sports quiz and games night. 4 - 6 per team. $2 entry fee per team.
7:30pm start. Wear your favourite rugby gear. Prizes for best team and best dressed. Raffles available this night also. Our van will be available for pickup and drop-offs.
Putaruru Street Markets - Princes Street, Putaruru 9:00am - 12 noon. $5 per stall. Be set up by 8:45 am.
Quiz Nite, 4 per team, $10 per team, register by 7:15pm.
June
Sunday 21st Putaruru Street Markets - Princes Street, Putaruru 9:00am - 12 noon. $5 per stall. Be set up by 8:45 am.
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Saturday 27 Semi finals Investec.
July
Saturday 4th Final Investec.
Friday 10th Formal cocktail evening. Keep this date free. More information closer to date.
Free van service available Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons and evenings. If you wish
to use our van service on other days, please ring the club, 07 883 859 in advance so that we can
do everything possible to accommodate your request. Follow us on our Facebook page.
PUTARURU ROTARY HOSTS SWEDISH FRIENDSHIP EXCHANGE GROUP In New Zealand for just two weeks the Swedes were hosted by Rotary
Eight members of a Swedish Rotary Group spent three nights
in the South Waikato in March jointly hosted by both Putaruru
and Tokoroa Rotary Clubs. It began with a visit to Hobbiton and
a quick stop in Tirau the day they arrived.
On day two, the group visited St Mary’s
School, Over the Moon Dairy Company,
Rangiura Home and Hospital and Fonterra’s
Litchfield Cheese Plant, as well as being
hosted for lunch at SWDC by Deputy Mayor
Jenny Shattock.
Day three saw the group enjoy walking the
Te Waihou walkway, a barbeque lunch by
the river, a guided tour of Mangatautari
Visitors Centre and part of the sanctuary.
Aratiatia Rapids and a stop at Huka falls
en-route to their next hosts completed
the whistle-stop tour.
A combined dinner of the Tokoroa and
Putaruru clubs at our local Te Waihou Bistro,
(Putaruru Hotel), was well attended and we
were given an interesting presentation by the
Swedes about their Rotary clubs and country.
Did you know Sweden has over 400 lakes!
Clubs in Morrinsville, Putaruru and Tokoroa, Havelock North, Tauranga and
Rotorua, before flying out from Auckland.
Our meetings are held fortnightly and we have enjoyed supporting and
trying out our local eateries as venues for these.
We continue to seek donations of used vehicle/machine batteries. Contact
Martin on 07 883 5630 to arrange for battery collection. This is a valuable
fund-raiser for the club with all money raised by recycling batteries going
back into the community through Putaruru Rotary Club projects.
Are you interested in joining us in helping your community? Our meetings
are fortnightly with the next meeting on 24th April. Ring Boele 021 506 286
for further information on meeting times.
Chloe, one of our student guides
at St Mary’s and the ‘Milk in
Schools’ Tetra Paks for recycling.
Cheese tasting at Over The Moon.
Maungatautari - captivated by the beauty, wildlife and story of this mountain.
ST JOHN NEWS AND TIPS
You may have noticed ambulance
staff in their new green uniforms
since early March. Despite
occasionally being mistaken for zoo
keepers and prison guards, we think
they look smart and the new look
is proving much more functional as
an operational uniform.
February and March have again
kept us reasonably busy in our
community. We attended quite a
few traffic accidents and fortunately the majority, were minor, with no injuries.
On a brighter note we have also assisted with a couple of births, when
babies decided to come more quickly than planned.
Our team are experienced and prepared to respond to all requests for
assistance. Often we don’t know the full extent of injuries (or illness),
until we arrive at a scene and are able to fully assess patients. From major
road accidents, where expect to find serious injuries and even fatalities, to
injuries at home, which can appear of a minor nature but in fact produce life
threatening situations - we are ready to respond.
When you need an ambulance and call 111, the information you provide
frequently shapes the response we give. If these questions appear annoying
when all you want is an ambulance to be dispatched, rest assured they help
us save lives and once they are answered and a location has been established,
a priority is very quickly assigned and the nearest ambulance is dispatched.
When you call 111, St John Clinical Control Centre staff are trained to stay
calm and focused while dealing professionally with often highly emotional
calls. As well as medical knowledge, they have a good understanding of
New Zealand’s geography and possess excellent keyboard skills.
The first question you will be asked is your address. If you are at work or a
business include the business name, if you’re at a residential address give
the street house, flat or apartment number. The second question is your
telephone number. If you’re at work provide your number and your extension.
Once the call taker has this information they will say “OK, tell me exactly what
happened.” These questions do not delay the response of an ambulance; they
are necessary in order to arrange the correct care for patients.
Once a call taker has address and telephone details, they will ask specific
questions about the medical emergency. Possible questions include the following:
•are you with the patient?
•how old is the patient?
•is this a male or female?
•are they awake?
•are they breathing?
Once all the above information has been gathered you will be provided
with immediate first aid instructions to assist the patient. If necessary
our operator will remain on the line to give you support and further
instructions until the ambulance arrives. During this time you may be asked
some additional questions to provide the ambulance crew with as much
information as possible.
Providing the information quickly, clearly and calmly ensures that the most
appropriate response can be despatched without delay.
While you wait for the response to arrive, the call taker may continue to
provide guidance to you while you wait.
•do not leave anyone ill/injured on their own once the call has been made
•do not move an injured patient unless they are in danger
•do not remove any embedded objects from a wound
•keep a patient as warm and comfortable as possible
•if a patient isn’t breathing or stops breathing, administer CPR
•if they are bleeding, apply direct pressure with a clean cloth
•if they are burned, cover with a clean cloth
•do not put ice, butter, cream or ointment on a burn
•do not break blisters
• if a patient has a seizure, clear the area and allow the seizure to occur
Highly trained clinical people form part of the control room team. These
people monitor information as it comes in and assist call takers, ensuring
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the right resource gets sent to the right place. They can monitor and reprioritize jobs up and down and are also available to assist with clinical
advice to ambulance staff on the ground, should they request it in any
difficult situations.
Before I joined St John in my current role I managed the ambulance service
for Pro Medical, a charitable service in Port Vila Vanuatu. I watched recent
events of cyclone Pam unfold in Vanuatu with great sadness. I am very
proud of my former colleagues and friends who quickly got onto organizing
the many volunteers, locals and ex-pats to clear roads get medical aid,
water, food and fuel out to the people around the island. While I am
devastated for the local people and the effects that the aftermath of the
cyclone has had on housing, villages, and crops, I am grateful that the loss
of life and injuries was lower than had been predicted.
I am endeavouring to organize a trip back to Vanuatu during my next leave
so I can offer assistance and relief to work weary paramedics.
I urge you to Google ‘Go Fund Pro Medical,’ and see for yourself the aid work
they have been doing. Your contribution is guaranteed to get out to the
people in need. I also urge you if planning to visit Vanuatu, do not cancel, as
tourism is the one thing that will help them get back on their feet. You can go
and see for yourself how resilient these beautiful people really are.
To do what we do, we need you support and during annual appeal St John
will have collectors stationed at local supermarkets in Putaruru, or simply
call 0800 ST JOHN (0800 785 646) to make a donation, donate online at
www.stjohnappeal.org.nz or visit any ASB branch.
Thank you for supporting St John and our work in local communities - stay safe out there!
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H E A D L I N E S
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A P R I L
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Nga haerenga
Kura swimming sports
Putaruru schools triathlon
Well done to all our students who participated in
the Putaruru Schools first ever triathlon event
held earlier in term 1 at Putaruru primary school.
The gods were smiling upon us as they embraced
us with perfect weather conditions to hold our Kura
Swimming sports day, and for all students and staff
to don themselves in their house colours. From face
paint, banners and even drums, the day was sure to
be filled with action and fierce competition; and it
was!
The day began with all students
aged 8 - Year 13 competing in their
scheduled events, with the 5-7
year olds starting their exhibition
swimming events later. This was
the perfect opportunity for all our
students to display what they had
been learning throughout their
swimming programmes this term.
It was an amazing event and an awesome experience for all students particularly Thyme who
placed third in the Year 7 girls division. Well done
Thyme!.
The competition and level of swimming was evident,
and an indication of how much progress each and
every student had made throughout the term. The
highlight for the day was watching the parents/staff and students race.
Putaruru interschool swimming sports
26 students qualified to compete against the surrounding
schools within our area at the interschool swimming sports.
This was another level up and an opportunity for students to
rank themselves at a competition level. All students performed magnificently as they once again proved just how
much progress and work they had been doing.
Also a big shout out to all out parents/whanau
who came along to support the day.
Mid-Island athletics
A group of 8 students competed at the Mid Island Athletics in Taupo. The students
represented the school extremely well. Congratulations to Tu Hau placing
4th in intermediate boys discus, and Albert-Lee
placing 3rd in the intermediate boys shot put.
Our junior school have been out and about visiting
the lakes and rivers around our area as part of
their studies. They have been to Jones landing
and Te Waihou walkway, allowing them to enjoy a
nice swim on a hot day.
Pangarau
Students from KW6 have
learnt some new maths
strategies. Tino pai koutou!!
A big congratulations to all competitors! And a special mihi to those who gained placings:
Arryn-gene, Tayla, Fresia, Kjahn, Keesha, Thyme, Pania, Ziah, Zavier, Caleb, & Tana.
KC/SW Secondary schools swimming championships
Earlier this term, 13 wharekura students traveled to Taumarunui to participate in the King Country/South Waikato swimming championships.
Although it was an early start, and a long day our students performed
and represented well. Congratulations to all, and a special mention to
Gypsy-rose who participated in every event in her own division and
came away with a 1st placing, and three 4th placings. Great results.
Waikato/BOP Secondary schools Athletics
Albert-Lee went on to compete in shot-put at the
Waikato/BOP athletics. Albert-Lee placed 8th at
this event and threw a personal best of 10.99.
Well Done.
Contact Information
Te Wharekura O Te Kaokaoroa O Patetere
A Charles Crescent, Putaruru
P 117 Buckland St, Putaruru, 3411
PH (07) 883 3780
FX (07) 883 3784
E-M office@kaokaoroa.school.nz
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PUTARURU GOSPEL CHAPEL
Family Worship Service 10:30am
Cuppa available from 10:00am
And this is the way to have eternal life - by knowing you, the only true
God, and Jesus Christ, the one you sent to earth! John 17:3
Any inquiries can be made by phoning the Chapel Office: 07 883 8923
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Fun for All at the GALA Day
It was fun for all at the Saint Mary’s PTA annual Gala Day on Saturday 28
March. While there had been some worries over the weather prior to the
event, the day was sunny for the good crowd who gathered to enjoy the
many activities on offer.
As in previous years, The Haunted House proved popular with the
children. A swim in the school pool was also on offer as well as a
chance to hit the target with pop guns or smash a few plates to win a
prize. There were bargains galore at the White Elephant and the
Putaruru Fire Brigade provided rides in the fir e truck. Delicious food,
including hot ham sandwiches, Mexican nachos, Chop Suey and
barbecued sausages made it an ideal family outing.
St Mary’s School would like to thank the Putaruru community for their
continued support of this event.
PA LM S un d ay
Taking part in the re-enactment of the Gospel story on Palm
Sunday has become an important part of being a Year 7 or 8
student at St Mary’s. This Year was no exception with a very
moving play from the Senior students showing the events
from Palm Sunday when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a
donkey, through to the crucifixion on Good Friday. The re enactment included a beautiful liturgical dance from
younger students and an amazing solo rendition of the
Negro Spiritual “Were You There When They Crucified My
Lord ?“ by a Year 8 student.
Our Eas te r Bunny
look -a -li ke s w er e
the re to help w it h
the s ell ing of ra ffle
ti k t
Raffle Winners St Marys Gala Day
Easter Raffle Winner: T Mundell;
Grocery Raffle: Bev ( Putaruru)
Fire wood Raffle: Kimberley ( Putaruru)
Principal for a Day: Gemma W
Juniors
Enjoying Their
Swimming
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b een able to learn f urth er wa ys to h elp
stu de nt s le arnin g to swim th rou g h
d emo nst ra tion s fro m th e Kiwi Sw im
Sa fe NZ t each ers.
FROM THE PUTARURU LIBRARY: BRIDESHEAD REVISITED - DVD
In the spring of 1944, disillusioned Army captain Charles Ryder, (played by Jeremy Irons), is moving his company to a new Brigade Headquarters at a secret
location he discovers is Brideshead, once home to the Marchmain family and the scene of both pleasant and anguished visits for the younger Charles.
Seeing the house for the first time in many years prompts a recollection of Charles’ first meeting with Lord Sebastian Flyte, (Anthony Andrews,) the
Marchmains’ younger son, at Oxford University in 1922, and the rest of the narrative flashes back to that time forward. The famous first paragraph of the
novel sets the sombre tone.
When I reached ‘C’ Company lines, which were at the top of the hill, I
paused and looked back at the camp, just coming into full view below
me through the grey mist of early morning. We were leaving that day.
When we marched in, three months before, the place was under snow;
now the first leaves of spring were unfolding. I had reflected then
that, whatever scenes of desolation lay ahead of us, I never feared one
more brutal than this, and I reflected now that it had no single happy
memory for me.
Here love had died between me and the Army.
Charles looks back at Brideshead and recalls the past...
The two young men meet at Oxford. Charles Ryder, of no family or money, becomes friends
with Sebastian when Sebastian throws up in his college room through an open window. He
then invites Charles to dinner after his teddy bear Aloysius “refuses to talk to him” unless he
is forgiven.
With little money, Charles finds himself spending the summer holidays in London with his
indifferent and rigid father Edward, (John Gielgud), until an urgent message from Sebastian
sends him to Brideshead, where Charles is introduced to a world of wealth and privilege.
Charles, Sebastian and Aloysius.
The series is part comedy, part romance, part tragedy and is often referred to as a visual feast, with “every frame a Rembrandt.”
The Waugh novel has always been a favourite read but the TV series takes the novel and makes it into a poem.
These quotations from the novel illustrate some of the themes that are explored in the TV series of Brideshead Revisited. The DVD of the novel.
The trouble with modern education is you never know how ignorant people are. With anyone over fifty you can be fairly confident
what’s been taught and what’s been left out. But these young people have such an intelligent, knowledgeable surface, and then the
crust suddenly breaks and you look down into depths of confusion you didn’t know existed.
To understand all is to forgive all.
To know and love one other human being is the root of all wisdom.
The Sport & Recreational discussion forum will aim to cover:
Sport & Recreation
•gaps, environmental change, new up and coming information hubs
KiwiSport Community Consultation
•development of youth sport in your community
What change is needed to support your club?
Are you involved in a community based sport or recreational club or group?
Are you challenged by the on-going struggle to ‘make ends meet’ with your finances?
Are you seeing worrying trends that make the grass roots delivery of sport
and recreation activities more difficult?
Are you concerned about future sustainability?
Do you have great ideas but find that there are obstacles to making them happen?
The forum aims to strengthen relationships and improve communication
with sport and recreation organisations in the South Waikato District. It’s
free and open to representatives from all South Waikato sport and recreation
organisations, including:
•clubs
•recreational groups
•informal recreation users or
•anyone interested in getting involved
We want to understand the opportunities, constraints and issues you face
in delivering community sport and recreation and find out how we might be
able to lead or influence change to improve the situation.
We know it can be difficult for volunteers who are out there running
grassroots sport and recreation. We can’t promise to solve everything, but
we do want to get to any underlying problems and help to drive real change
that can make a difference for community sport and recreation.
Visit www.sportwaikato.org.nz/programmes/kiwisport/kiwisport-consultation-process for
more information.
Where and When?
Forum Date: Thursday 23rd April 2015 at 6:00pm
For Putaruru/Arapuni & Tirau areas:
Central Kids Kindergarten, 6 Glenshea Street, Putaruru
For more information or to register email Lisa Mansell:
lisam@sportwaikato.org.nz or phone 027 471 5968
Got an event
or community function
coming up?
Email details to the
Pride in Putaruru website diary to:
pipdiary@prideinputaruru.com
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Are you interested in the development of youth sport in your community?
Sport Waikato is currently undertaking a community consultation and will
be running town forums in regards to the KiwiSport Regional Partnership
Fund, which it has managed on behalf of Sport New Zealand since 2009.
The consultation aims to:
•identify barriers to youth participation in organised sport
•confirm understanding of community priorities that will help •strengthen youth sport
•review the current KiwiSport Waikato model
•seek ideas for the KiwiSport model for 2015 - 2018
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This is a chance for your club to voice their concerns and their suggestions,
and work directly along-side Sport Waikato to find the right solutions.
By sending your thoughts in advance the panel can review them and
engage in a better informed discussion with you. You are welcome to attend
the forum as a sole representative for your club/group, or bring along up to
three others from your organisation. You’re also welcome to stay and listen
to the thoughts of other attendees. There will be break out sessions to
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success through creative problem solving using any laptop or desk-based
computer. Enrolling with a friend is an ideal way to join these workshops.
Learn how you can take control of text and graphics
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These free interactive sessions are run by Mike
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CAM P W AI TAW H E Ta
Most of our Year 5 and 6 children went on camp for four nights at Camp
Waitawheta near Waihi – they all had an amazing time.
Putaruru Primary children are lucky to have swimming classes every day over the summer months. Our 25 metre swimming pool is
solar heated and kept at a comfortable 28 degrees for the children to enjoy. Our caretaker Darren keeps the chemical balance just
right so the water is always sparkling clean. We have had a few lessons with Olivia Sheldrake from Team Energise and Jo Sullivan from
Sport Waikato, plus our teaches coach all our children in basic swimming techniques – too many people are drowning in our country
and we want to make sure it won’t happen to any of our students.
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PUTARURU iSITE
Kia ora from the Putaruru iSITE.
Welcome to those of you who are new to the district. We have had a lot
of enquiries on what there is to do in the area and questions on the clubs
and organisations running in Putaruru and surrounding districts.
If your club, organisation or school has an event coming up, please
feel free to make up an A4 flyer and we will display it for you on the
Community Notice Board and Events Page on our website:
www.putaruru.co.nz
Have you missed a copy of the South Waikato Newspaper? If so you can
pick up a copy from the iSITE from 8:30am every Wednesday morning.
It is also important to let people at the SWN office know that you have
missed your copy so they can contact the delivery person.
The Queen Tribute Band is coming to Putaruru on May 10th - whoop whoop!
Tickets are on sale now at $39 per person - the 10th also happens to be
Mother’s Day. Maybe Mum would like to go?
Would you like a chance to win a S1O0 Intercity Bus voucher?
We have a competition running, all you have to do is find the entry form
in this edition of the Prattler, fill out the required details and drop it into
our competition box at the iSlTE.
The competition is drawn on May 1st and the winner will be notified
directly by phone.
It’s that time of year again where we support our local Girl Guides by
selling the iconic Girl Guide Biscuits. They are only $3.50 a packet and all
proceeds go to the Guides.
Just a reminder that duck shooting season is coming up in May. We are
open 7 days so come on in and grab your licence.
Keep safe and well, we hope you enjoyed a happy Easter and remember
those who fought for our country on Anzac Day.
Bella
Charlotte
Conrad
TE WAOTU-PUKETURUA PLAYCENTRE HORSE TREK
KIAIDO RYU MARTIAL ARTS
The Waotu-Puketurua Playcentre Horse Trek will be on 18 April. It departs
from the Waotu Domain between 9:30am and10:30am. The trek lasts about
2.5 hours.
All ages welcome at the Hodderville Gym, Mondays 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Contact D’Arcy or Michelle on 07 883 2806.
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Costs are $30 for adults and $20 for children under 14. Lunch is provided
by and at the Playcentre.
There are amazing lake views and treks to the lake edge where you are able
to swim with your horse.
PUTARURU 50+ GROUP
The Putaruru 50+ Group have restarted in 2015. Presently we have just on
90 people on the books. Once a month we run a points day for the different
activities. The winners of the cards, bowls and Rummikub all receive a small prize.
We have two bus trips a year that are heavily subsidized by the club. On
the March trip we went to look at the Blueberry Farm in Cambridge, had
morning tea, then we went on to the Prince Albert for lunch. Following
this we all went to look through the new Avantidrome, returning home to
Putaruru at about 4:00pm. All this was included in the cost of just $20.
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Some guest comments:
•a great place for families
•used your ensuite ideas in our new home
•a refuge in our time of stress
•great DVD, music and book selection
Anyone who is interested in learning about us - we meet at The Plaza every
Tuesday afternoon starting at 1:00pm. We ask that you turn up about
12:40pm to be put into a draw.
For more information contact: Leo 07 883 8518 or Roy 07 883 7127
TOY LIBRARY GARAGE SALE
GARAGE SALE: book this date in your diary, SATURDAY 2nd MAY at the
PUKETURUA HALL (corners of Old Taupo/Huihuitaha and Pearson Roads)
from 9:00am onwards.
YOGA AND RELAXATION CLASSES
For beginners and beyond: Wednesdays, 11:00am to 12:30pm and
Thursdays, 6:00pm to 7:30pm above The Crazy Cow.
Contact Michelle on 07 883 2806.
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Late February we enjoyed a wonderful, colourful Athletics Day as you can see by
the photos. This was followed by our more successful athletes attending Mid
Island earlier in March.
Upcoming events at school include MaiBiz our Year 12 Business Experience where
students spend 3 days designing a product, developing a marketing plan etc and
then are judged on the final day by 4 local business people. A great experience!
Also all our winter sports will be starting up after the holidays which students are
excited about.
We are also hosting the Real Arts Roadshow on 24 April and students are all
taking part in a 2 week ANZAC themed cross curricular programme to
commemorate the Gallipoli 100 year anniversary.
FREE PUTARURU BUSINESS DATABASE: SPECIAL OFFER
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The Pride in Putaruru website has a free community database. Additional
good news is that this database is searchable.
THINKING FORWARD FOR PUTARURU: 2
For the next month we have a special offer going - still free!
Register a currently unregistered business and go into the draw
to receive $200 of free Prattler advertising. Schools, Clubs and
Organisations are also able to be on the database.
In March we reported on the initial
meeting between Visitor Solutions, Council
Representatives and Pride in Putaruru
members. The purpose of this was to build
a vision that would become embedded into
the Long Term Plan of the South Waikato
District Council.
Simply go to:
http://prideinputaruru.com/businesses/
fill in the short on-line form and click Send. We take care of the rest!
In early April a second meeting was held
between the same groups and community
members.
The whole process takes less than 5 minutes, so be searchable now!
Individually, the group recorded ideas about
what they thought would be important for
themselves and their family to be available
Craig Jones of Visitor Solutions.
to them in Putaruru. The idea was to
imagine a Putaruru that would well serve the requirements of its population.
Statements were sought from individuals for subsequent processing.
The whole group then went on a walkabout, stopping along the way to
allow discussion about points that had been noted, or ideas that emerged,
from features that were immediately around them.
ALREADY ON THE BUSINESS DATABASE? YOU CAN WIN TOO!
If you are already on the database, please take a minute to
check that the details of your data entry are still current and
correct and you go into a separate draw for current database
members only, to receive $200 of free Prattler advertising.
Simple email: theprattler@prideinputaruru.com using the
subject line: ALREADY ON THE DATABASE using the email
address that you have listed on the database.
In the message area simply state details correct or note any changes that
may require amendment and we will make any changes necessary.
These 2 promotions close on May 29th and the winners will be
announced in the June edition of The Prattler. Support Putaruru
None of these ideas and comments were debated. Aspects of Putaruru that were and promote your business at the same time. Win win!
regarded as successful were noted as well as those that were not so effective.
The philosophy underlying this approach is that if a town is happy and
excited with what it has and is, then this becomes a positive springboard
to attract others to Putaruru. Naturally this involves having high quality
service, products and services in order for Putaruru to succeed and “grow
the pie,” through people working together.
PRIDE IN PUTARURU
“encouraging pride in our community”
Manager: Lee Robertson
PO BOX 155 PUTARURU 3443
Phone: 07 883 7272
Fax: 07 883 7272
Email: info@prideinputaruru.com
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PRIDE IN PUTARURU ASSOCIATION
Stu Edmeades: Chairman (Rural Representative)
Doug McGregor: Deputy Chairman (McGregor Construction Ltd)
Richard Heslop: Treasurer (Heslop Pharmacy)
Sheryl Van Dyk: (Van Dyks Furnishing & Over the Moon Cheese)
Wayne Bullott: (Putaruru Electrical)
Andrea Shaw-Thorpe: (Body Ease)
Levana Webb: (Unichem Pharmacy)
Raewyn Whiteman-Thorne: (@Junction Accommodation)
Anne Edmeades: (Edmeades Jewellers) (SWDC Representative)