April 2012 (PDF, 7.05 Mb) - Waitomo District Council

APRIL / MAY 2012
BI MONTHLY COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER COVERING PIOPIO, ARIA AND MAHOENUI DISTRICTS
Cycletime King Country Challenge
Saturday 17 March
If you thought the good qualities of
the old rural New Zealand lifestyle
had gone forever, the Cycletime King
Country Challenge would have
changed your mind.
All the ingredients were there - a rural
community pulling together and cooperating
to achieve a common goal,
glorious outdoor fun and physical
challenge in an idyllic setting, families
everywhere enjoying themselves,
loads of good quality spot prizes,
windswept hills, leafy forests, cool
rushing rivers, a laid-back cruisy
atmosphere, plenty of active fun for
the kids, and perhaps most important
of all - plenty of good home-cooked
satisfying food at the end of the day .
Over 140 riders accepted the
Challenge, choosing one of the five
courses to choose from. Two courses
- the 37km and 50 km were better
suited to those who are more
experienced, while the 20km
provided a challenging but
introductory look at the type of
terrain that the longer riders had to
endure. Two children's courses, 10km
and 13km, enabled the 8-15 year olds
to test their stamina and skills, while
the under 8s had a fun bike
programme all to themselves.
Winners of each of the five races
received medals, while all the
children and most of the adults
received spot prizes provided by our
generous sponsors:
Male 50km: Darryl Stevens 2:41:00
Female 50km: Julia McCracken
3:46:00
Male 37km: Shaun Williams 2:15:00
Female 37km: Gina Alston 4:11:00
Male 20km: Alex Delamore 1:30:00
Female 20km: Kate Shepard 1:50:00
Male 13km: Fletcher Walmsley
1:08:05
Male Alex Potter 00:57:19
Female 10km: Sian Potter 00:57:12
WWW.PIOPIO.NET.NZ
Spot Prize Winner: Taylor Bradbury
Sponsors: Cycletime; King Country
Optometrists, ASB, Waitomo District
Council. Ingleby, Stantiall, Keeling;
Atkinson and Associates Vets, AMP,
Te Kuiti New World, Waitomo Lodge,
NZ Grazing Company.
The event is dependent on the
goodwill of our local farmers: Tohe
Rauputu, David Bevege, Fiona and
Kevin Wishnowsky, David Toms, John
and Kirsty Reeves, Tuki and Lynne
Rauputu, Owen and Jo Watson, Dick
and Catherine Robertson, Peter
Muller, Ben Hamerton, Bob and
Sandy Dawson, Duncan Cowl, Mike
Sarich, Puketiti Station, Ken and
Rebecca Haywood, Jude and Barry
Tatham, Dan Petre, Roger and
Margaret Paine, Tracey and Noeline
Mulligan, Colin Gray @ Waitoru
Station.

Project Piopio
Trust Report
April 2012
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Well 2012 has had a very
positive start. Our 2 key
projects for the year are
the Kara Park Toilet
Upgrade and a Wall/
Walk of Fame. Points of
note so far are:
It has been fantastic to
see yet another business open
in Piopio! I think you will agree that
there would be no building more suitable than the old
‘Tin Shed’ for a quaint little “Sweet Tweets” shop. A
very attractive (and tasty!) asset to our Main Street –
great work Amanda and Daniel Benefield!
A couple of PPT members and I called in to see
Stephanie Brough last week and were very impressed
to see the progress she has made in renovating the old
Piopio Doctors Surgery to make a very smart and
functional Childcare centre. This new business will be a
tremendous asset to Piopio. It is easy to see there has
been a lot of great teamwork going on there and
Stephanie looked very excited that opening day is not
too far away.
We welcomed 2 new members to the Project Piopio
Trust this year- Barrie Tatham and Lynne Merchant,
who both have skills we hope to utilise with our
projects during the year!
We have also been very pleased to add Trudy Denize
and her creative/design skills to our team. Trudy began
with designing the silver fern for the Rugby World cup
make-over of the Kara Park Toilets. Since then she has
joined us at meetings with the Community Services
team from the Waitomo District Council and has
submitted concept plans for the Toilet upgrade. We will
keep you informed regarding the developments there.
The Waitomo District Council notified us in February
about their new annual Citizen of the Year and Life
Time Achievement Awards. We were keen to ensure
Piopio was well represented with nominations of some
of the well deserving locals from our community. There
are many ‘unsung heroes’ out there that contribute in
many ways to ensure this community continues to
thrive. Thanks to the willing support from several locals
(you know who you are!) that we contacted to help us,
there were at least 10 members of our community
nominated. We have started a list for next year as well,
so if you know of someone who you think should be
nominated for next years awards and you need help to
make it happen -please let us know.
The main Rukuhia Domain toilets (beside the Rugby
Club) have now been completely painted inside and
out. This initiative was started by a group of
hardworking Year 8 students from Piopio College, a
couple of whom were motivated by the fact that they
were members of the Pony Club and were embarrassed
at the state of the toilets during horse events held at
Piopio! Our thanks to Stormy Harris, Tyler Demchy,
friends and families.
It has also been exciting to see Doug Oliver and Tracey
Neal (Domain Board Chairperson and Secretary/
Treasurer) and the other Domain User groups get
together with the WDC to make plans for the Piopio
Domain. If there are any other areas around the town
that you feel need attention/upgrading/tidying upplease
let us know.
There has been a suggestion that Piopio should have an
area where passers by can stop and let their dogs out
for a walk/toilet/drink (and hopefully a sandwich and
drink for the owner!). This works well at Piopio Orchard
but this is not available year round. The idea is being
researched by Jenny Yates, but if you have any ‘tips’ or
know of anywhere else in the country that this idea
works well, please let her know (07 8778995).
Nicky Atkinson and PPT.

Piopio Hall Report
Piopio put on great weather for the Piopio Hall to Hall
relay yet again this year.
We had 16 teams and a few had even made the trip down
from Hamilton. Again this year the fire siren went off! So
we had to make some adjustments to our start time as
teams were caught in the traffic.
This year we had quite a different bunch of people with a
majority of runners. So the field was quite spread out.
* The winning team on the day was the Bailey Ingham
team, whom exceeded previous record times and in fact
the race was completed by all competitors by 3Pm.
* Best Dressed team on the day were the clowns from
Hamilton.
* The Early bird Entry went to the Yaba Daba Doo’s.
We have decided to make some adjustments next year to
make for a more cohesive event. We will include an entry
for single entrants, and also include a later start time for
more competitive teams who still want to enjoy the
camaraderie of travelling with other competing teams.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the people
who entered the walk, I hope everyone enjoyed
themselves.
I would also like to thank the farmers en route for the use of
paddocks and driveways etc and the Mairoa and
Mangoataki Halls for their much appreciated involvement
and finally all of the helpers on the day, you know and we
know who you are!
We hope to have raised around $3000.00 from the day; this
will all be put towards our toilet upgrade. We are slowly
getting there.
Our Commercial dishwasher has been installed and is ready
for use. I believe 2 minutes for a complete cycle. This
should help with catering when using the hall.
Well it’s is time to think about the next Stars in Your
Eyes. Get your acts together
now!!!!!!!
Kevin Hooker from
Hamilton won the
raffle, & also won
the major spot
prize !
You know we will be ringing you
in the next month or so. Please
contact me if you have an act all
sorted. I hear whispers there
are some acts in the making out
there already.
Chairperson—Vikki Watson
Caught on
Camera
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Knitwear
designer and
author Mel Clark
will be in Piopio to launch her new
book, “Knitting Everyday Finery:
Practical Designs for Dressing Up in
Little Ways.”
Back home after 25 years overseas,
Mel is well known in the US through
her retail yarn business in California
and for her book “Knit 2 Together”, coauthored
with comedienne Tracey
Ullmann. Her designs have been
published in Vogue Knitting and
Interweave Knits in the US, amongst
other publications. She has designed
knitwear under her own label and
appeared on The Martha Stewart
Show.
The Fat Pigeon Café recently
welcomed qualified chef Wayne
Good, who has hosted two very
successful cooking demonstrations at
the café. About 25 people attended
each of the last two hostings which
were Mediterranean BBQ and Italian
Pasta.
Wayne will be holding a further
demonstration next month (April 3),
with a Middle Eastern theme. The
meal will include feta and walnut dip,
chicken targine with green olives and
preserved lemons, targine of beef
with prunes and sesame seeds,
fattoush salad, and oranges in
cardamom syrup.
Wayne is a qualified chef with a real
feel for food. His demonstrations are
an enormous amount of fun,
extremely informative and there is
always a story to tell. Wayne is a
professionally trained chef having
completed his London City and
Guilds qualifications in the early
1980s, has since trained at Whitecliffe
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Book Launch for International Knitwear Designer
“New Zealanders are great knitters”,
says Mel. “The King Country is known
for its sheep farming and of course for
its shearers. I can’t think of a better
place to celebrate my new book.”
Karen Barrett and John Robertson will
host a book signing over morning tea
on Saturday, May 12 at Struan Farm
near Piopio.
“Mel has created a collection of
gorgeous accessory patterns that are
practical enough to be worn any time
but that definitely have the 'wow'
factor.”
“Mel will be at Struan Farm to meet
everyone and sign books. The original
designs will be on display and some
yarns available too. Come enjoy
morning tea with us,” says Karen.
Reservations and book pre-orders are
required to attend. To reserve a spot
and pre-order your book for $35.
The Fat Pigeon hosts cooking demonstrations
Supplied by Jo Walker
Design Institute in Auckland and has
completed courses at the Inchbald
Design Institute in London.
Wayne will show you that good food
doesn't have to be complicated when
using great ingredients, sometimes
from his own garden.
Fat Pigeon co-owners Melanie
Simpson and Jo Walker are hopeful
for another good attendance. “They
are great fun – Wayne makes it an
enjoyable evening and offers great
cooking tips.” says Mel. “We receive a
lot of positive comments from the
audience.”
Looking ahead, the pair hope to be
able to offer a wide range of cooking
demonstrations by
different hosts, to
Coming
Events
include cupcakemaking
and
decoration, fresh
pasta making,
sweets and
desserts, and paella.
In addition to morning tea and the
book, everyone attending will receive
a Struan Farm tote bag plus a chance
to win yarns for one of the projects in
the book.
Book Signing
Saturday 12th May
at 11am
Contact
info@struanfarm.co.nz
to reserve a spot and
pre-order your book
$35
For more information on
Wayne’s next demonstration.
Fat Pigeon Café 877 8822

Almost a week after the event, and I’m
still recovering from the effort of
running, and walking, from the Piopio
Memorial Hall, up to the first transition
point at Piopio Station, on the first leg
of the now annual Hall To Hall Relay.
An outstanding effort by the
organising committee ensured that the
sixteen teams entered, safely, if
painfully, negotiated the 46kms over 7
legs, with a mix of help and hindrance
from their (or other) support crews.
Also, the Hall Committees at Mairoa
and Waitanguru must be mentioned
for providing splendid recovery and
refreshment facilities. Overall, another
fine example of the great community
spirit we have in our area.
Another example of that community
spirit is the way residents, especially
rural, have adapted to the current
operating regime at the Piopio
Transfer Station. Very ably managed
by Lynn, the initial sorting of
recyclable waste by residents is crucial
to the smooth flow of waste through
Mokau
Fishing Club
Prize
Giving
The Mokau
Fishing Club
held their
annual
fishing
competition
prize giving at
the Awakino Hotel on Saturday night
(24 th March) and while there was only a
small turnout everyone had an
excellent night. The results for the
MFC Fishing Competition for 2012
were:
Boat Snapper: 1 st Rob Purdie, 2 nd Tyril
Jones, 3 rd Kevin hall,
Heaviest snapper caught by a woman:
Lynette Adams.
Tuna: 1 st Allan Jones, 2 nd Matt
Gaston, 3 rd Brian Griffin,
Gurnard:1 st Wayne Petersen. 2 nd Karen
Peterse, 3 rd Wayne Burnard,
Trevally:1 st Debbie McFarlane, 2 nd
Graham Putt,
Kahawai:1 st Nikki Williamson, 2 nd Jo
Gaston, 3 rd Gloria Putt
Kingfish:1 st Bev Christiansen , 2 nd
Dawn Jones,
the system, via Envirowaste, to its final
destination. Any disruption to that
flow costs us (Council-the service
provider), and all those extra costs are
met from rates, so a little extra effort
at home helps to moderate the overall
cost of the service.
Despite Lynn’s great effort in keeping
the Transfer Station site clean and tidy
(along with your cooperation), the
structures there are overdue for a
spruce up. Any ideas on colour
schemes etc, will be more than
welcome.
The formation of the new Board to
oversee the management of the
Rukuhia (Piopio) Domain is
progressing, with the establishment of
a steering committee comprising; John
Grey, Ben Watson, Pip Bevege, Kate
Carter, Vicky Hall, Len Sheeran, Mark
Barrowcliffe, Phil Brodie, and with
Tracey Neal and Doug Oliver providing
continuity and advice from the
previous Board. John de Luca will be
the legal and administrative
consultant.
Marlin:1 st Janine Neal 139.5kg, 2 nd
Mark Coleman 113.8kg Marlin Tag and
release: Neville Neal.
Diving Crayfish: 1 st Craig Raine, 2 nd
Mark Raine, 3 rd Rob Purdie,
Long line Snapper: 1 st Ray
Christiansen, 2 nd
Surfcasting Combined prize for
Gurnard; 1 st Kahawai 1 st Snapper 1 st
Peter Langridge.
Junior Section: Boat Snapper:
Combined prize for; 1 st Snapper 1st
Kahawai 1st Trevally 1st Gurnard:
Rainer Evans, 2 nd Kate Hall, 3 rd = Jessica
Adams and James Casford.
For catching a big snapper: Grace
Purdie.
Kahawai:2 nd Tyla Purdie. Kingfish:1 st
Leslie Adams
Surfcasting: Gurnard:1 st Josh Black.
Junior Angler Trophy winner for 2012:
Leslie Adams.
Hunting and Fishing Snapper Trophy
winner for the heaviest snapper caught
all year is Aaron Chase weighing in at
9.96kg. There were over $5000 worth
Jenny and I are away in the South
Island, so if you have any queries or
challenges, please contact:
Charles Digby ph 8788642
Alan Goddard ph 8787865
Phil Brodie Councillor
brodieauahi@xtra.co.nz
Ph. 877 8033
of prizes up for grabs on the night
which was kindly donated by a
combined effort from members,
sponsors and the Awakino Hotel.
Many thanks to all the people who
worked so hard to put on an enjoyable
night and to once again the sponsors
for their generosity without which we
could not put on such an event. We
would love to see more people join our
club and enjoy the benefits of club
membership and fun family oriented
social occasions such as these.
Please contact me if you are interested.
Andrew Gaston 8778411
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Young
Achievers
Recently Jonathan Merchant was awarded the Sir
Edmund Hillary Scholarship to attend The University
of Waikato.
The scholarship was awarded on the basis of
excellence in sport, the exhibition of leadership
qualities and the stability of academic results. The
scholarship covers full tuition fees, academic and
coaching support, free gym membership and a
personal development program for the tenure of the
degree.
Jonathan is studying a conjoint degree consisting of a
Bachelor of Management Studies and a Bachelor of
Laws, which will keep him occupied for at least the
next five years!
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Local Dance Crew makes Regional Finals
The opportunity to learn dance was welcomed
by many youngsters last year when dance
teacher Leeza Vincent of Imperious Dance
Company, arrived into town.
The opportunity to learn a range of dance styles,
including jazz ballet and hip hop dance attracted a
number of youngsters including preschoolers, teenagers
and adults alike. The natural ability of a few was
recognised and an invitation extended to showcase their talents. Dancers from
Piopio and Aria were selected to dance at the Waikato/BOP Regional's Street
Dance competition held in Hamilton recently.
Talented junior Hip Hop dancer Jessie Blaze James was selected to perform with
dance crew Minimize, a group of 7-10 year old dancers. Whilst local teenage
dancers Henare Williams, Miles Manunui, Jasmin Kennard, and Sammie Akroyd
(absent due to injury), represented the youth section with the Imperious Dance
Crew. Energetic performances on the day resulted in finishing 2nd place in finals
for both dance crews. The
dedication these young
achievers have committed to
intensive trainings and dance
routines, choreographed by
coach Leeza is an outstanding
achievement by both groups
and has now secured entry to
compete at the NZ hip-hop
championships in Auckland
next month.
BERRIES available now
Smoothies, Ice-Cream & Coffee
07 877 8399 / 021 266 768

Veterinary Services in Piopio By Alan Royal
With the Waitanguru Centenary to be held shortly, it is
timely we revisit the history of some key people whom had
instigated progress and development in our community
many years ago. The following is a recall of events from
past resident Alan Royal
Veterinary Services in Piopio commenced with the arrival,
from Gisborne, of Edinburgh graduate Eric Shortridge in
1952. He practised from the office of local carpenter Frank
Foster. His facilities were the use of a hot point in the office
and a pie dish to sterilise instruments. The only instruments
were those he brought with him.
* The practise was started under the wing of the Te
Awamutu Veterinary Club. The local Chairman was Joe
Trust, then Chairman of the Piopio Dairy Cooperative.
* Three months after Eric’s arrival the clinic/office was
relocated to a building erected on the Dairy Cooperative
land by Frank Foster. The office was partitioned off to
separate the clinic at a later date.
* Eric married local girl Betty Tatham (sister of Barrie
Tatham)
* The next arrival was also a UK graduate - Harold Skyrme
who took charge in May 1955 when Eric was invited by
the Veterinary Services Council to establish the Raglan
Veterinary Club.
* Bob Dunlop joined Harold in January 1956 and remained
for a year.
* Don Cordes arrived in January 1957 and was replaced by
Project
Piopio
Cemetery
Following the footsteps of Stan Neal,
Gwenda Bryant is continuing the
project of recording the history of
those whom rest at the Piopio
Cemetery on Mangakowhai Road.
The collection of memories will
eventually be published and shared. If you
have a family member or friend you wish to include.
Contact Gwenda 8778373
Alan Royal in January
1960.Don married the
local postmaster’s
daughter.
* Harold joined MAF
Gisborne in 1962 and Donal
Frazer replaced Harold.
* Both Alan Royal and Donal Frazer left Piopio in late 1962
and were replaced by Brian Pyke.
* The concrete block building on the corner of the
Mangaotaki and the State Highway was built and
occupied in mid 1958. It was built on land provided by the
Boddies. The house the Atkinsons live in was old Mrs
Boddies home, until purchased for Donal Frazer’
occupancy. The building project was pushed by Don
Cordes and the finance to build was raised in large part
by Lloyd Wilson’s determined pressure on the local
community.
* The original Club owned house was the one on the main
road owned by the Dickinsons. It was occupied by the
Skyrme family and then the Royals.
* The initial local Club Executive was Joe Trust and Ernest
Larsen, and later Bob Neal.
* The Club ran a local radio telephone service out of Val
and Bill Killery’s Cloverleaf Dairy.
If you have any history or knowledge about local
buildings , we would welcome your thoughts to share .
The need for a Meals on Wheels Service
may soon be available if sufficient
interest is shown . Hearty and
nutritious meals and a friendly visit
for the elderly and sick members
within our district may be on offer in the
near future.
Meals
On Wheels
Service
Additional helpers are also still needed to volunteer to help
with deliveries and preparation. If you can offer any
assistance please Contact Paddy 8778367
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In
the
past
12
months,
A & L
Earthworks Bobcat
Services have seen some new
additions to our little business. In
September last year we travelled to
Lower Hutt to purchase a 5 tonne tip
truck. This has come in handy with
nearly every job we have had since
then. We are now able to cart to and
from the site, while independently
being able to transport the Bobcat and
attachments.
You may have seen the truck in the
Piopio Christmas Parade, supporting
Kuku Street for a 2 nd place for ‘Fun in
the Sun,’ or in and around town, as it is
currently being used for the new
Piopio sewerage system.
Last month we purchased a set of
tracks, which are ideal in extremely
muddy conditions, a 4 in 1 bucket and
a bulk bucket to go with the 600mm
and 400mm Augers that we already
had.
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Earthworks Business extends its services
Aaron has been busy over the summer,
carting and stacking bales, levelling
drain cleanings, building up farm
crossings and now heading towards
the colder months, is fitting in jobs to
clean out calf sheds and covered-in
yards.
So give us a call and see what we can
help you out with.
Aaron Bevege and Lee Alcock

Young Farmers Win Regional Contest
NKC Young Farmer, Sam
Williams won the Regional
Contest recently and will
now go on to represent
Waikato Region at The
National Young Farmer
Contest Grand Final in
Dunedin in late May.
Dwayne Cowin came second
followed by Dan Brice in
third so it was a NKC Young
Farmer clean sweep which
hasn't happened for a while!
The club also did very well
recently at the Waipa/
Waitomo District
Next Meeting
Wed 4th April
at 7.30pm @
Riverside
Te Kuiti
Prizegiving, taking out best
club for 2011, winning the
quiz night, and winning the
pigout sheild.
We would like to thank the
farmers that got in touch
regarding picking up hay this
season. Conditions made it
tough to get it all done, with
still more jobs yet to be
finished, however we
appreciate the chance to
raise funds for our club and
its members.
.
Club Contact
Dan Brice
0274397037
Sophia Clark
0273325785
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Preschoolers Curious for new Day Care Centre
The opening for the
newly renovated day-care
centre welcomed its first
children this week.
Developed in the old Doctor’s
surgery on Kea Street, the
building has had an extreme
makeover and is now a fully functioning early childhood
centre.
Curious Keas business owner Stephanie Brough has
licence for 10 under 2 year old babies and 20 preschool
children. The need for this service has been long awaited
for many working families whom have previously travelled
to Te Kuiti.
The centre will be open 5 days a week from 8am - 5pm
including school holidays.
Spaces still available, please call Steph 87 78224

MARKET DAY
Every Third Sunday @ month
MEALS ON WHEELS
SERVICE
Expressions of Interest
Do you or someone sick or
elderly require a regular
nutritious meal
Contact Paddy Coffin 8778367
Helpers also needed for deliveries
The Aria Toy Library is a fantastic resource for
families in our district and has helped educate
and entertain hundreds of children in our
community.
The toy library will now be open from 9am-3pm
Monday to Friday, located in the building
opposite RD1. A fresh new look will be taking
place with a new paint job and the premise will
now be shared with Hui Health and Healing
products. Nadia will also take on the role of
librarian enabling our member’s regular access.
Play is important to all children and toys are a major element in helping to
play and learn. A toy library welcomes children, their families and
caregivers to come and to borrow well designed toys, games, puzzles and
equipment, which are made available at minimal cost.
Toy Libraries operate along similar lines to public libraries. Members
borrow toys for a fixed time period. Toy libraries cater mainly for preschool
children and generally have a limit on the number of toys that can
be borrowed at each visit.
Quality toys are expensive and children quickly
become bored with a toy once its play value has
Contact
Shelley
8777779
ATM machine
now available
Located at the 4 Square
For the Public to use
been exhausted. By providing new play materials
every week or two, parents can save money and
significantly contribute towards the development
and education of their children.
New members are welcome
JOIN NOW – SENIOR CITIZENS
Don’t wait for us to come to you! We welcome
everyone to join.
We have monthly meetings at our Senior
Citizens’ Rooms and generally have an outing
during each month.
We could do with some new faces to swell our
ranks and also need more suggestions for our
trips and activities.
Contact: Jennifer Kearns (07) 877 8836
HOUSIE
An enthusiastic group meet to play Housie.
1.00 pm each Thursday
at the Senior Citizens’ Rooms
You are welcome to join us for fun, laughter
and serious involvement in trying to be the
winner!!
Come and have some fun, along with an
exchange of news and views.
FOR SALE
Round Silage
Bales
$65.00 each
Phone: 8778058
FOR SALE
House lot Brown
Aluminium Windows
and 3 doors
Reasonable condition
Phone: 8778058
MOBILE PHONE RECYCLING
We need you old Mobile
Phones.
Leave at Piopio Primary
School Office
or call Donna 8778823
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Piopio’s
Fat Pigeon
Café was the
starting point for 16 World Harmony
Runners entering the 3rd day of the
2012 World Harmony Run New
Zealand. This years Run began on 5th
March in Auckland and Runners
stopped for breakfast at the Fat
Pigeon Café on 7th March, on route
to New Plymouth.
The World Harmony Run is a global
relay that seeks to promote
international friendship and
understanding. As a symbol of
harmony, runners carry a flaming
torch, passing it from hand to hand,
travelling through over 100 nations
around the globe. The World
Harmony Run does not seek to raise
money or highlight any political
cause, but simply strives to create
goodwill among peoples of all
nations.
The finer details ...
Advertising Charges
�Local Business: $35/issue -
approximately business card size
�Clubs & Organizations: Free up to 75
words
�Out of Area Casual: $45/issue -
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World Harmony Runners Stop For Breakfast
The runners were astounded as
they entered the café and were
presented with a typical Fat Pigeon
‘banquet’, all free of charge.
Melanie Simpson and her staff,
(with the help of donations of fruit
and other goodies from local
businesses such as Piopio Orchard
and Harry Nahna), had cooked up a
breakfast to be remembered!
The runners asked many questions
about the Fat Pigeon Café and the
Piopio community and were so
impressed with Melanie and her
passion for cooking and people that
they awarded her with the Torch
Bearer Award for “her continuous
and selfless work in the
community.” They noted “ One
person can really change the lives of
many and Melanie's open-hearted
kindness and hospitality over the
years has spread far and wide. “
The runners stopped for photos
outside the Café and headed down
the street to the Primary school
where they joined the children for a
run around the field.
Several children led the World
Harmony team up to the
College where they joined
the school Assembly.
The group presented a video
of the WHR and answered a
lot of interesting questions.
A torch bearer award was
also dedicated to College P.E.
teacher, Mike Johnson, for his
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Co-Editor—Accounts
Donna Bentham
Ph: 877 8157
donnagbentham@yahoo.co.nz
The web site is up of the World
Harmony Run breakfast at the Fat
Pigeon cafe. There are good pictures
of the Café and schools. It is worth a
look!
www.worldharmonyrun.
org/nz/news/2012/0307e
This year the runners had to stay in
Te Kuiti because we couldn't find
accommodation here in Piopio. But we
are hoping next time they come this way
we will be able to organise
accommodation for them all in Piopiosomewhere
where they are close
together so they can meet at night.
Please let us know if you could help.
Phone Nicky, 8778106
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Donna Pari
Ph: 877 8823
donnapari@xtra.co.nz
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