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2025.Dependingonwhoyou listento–it’sayeartosurvive, orayeartothrive ByAlexWalkerMayorofCentral Hawke’sBayDistrictCouncil
InTamateaCentralHawke’sBaywe wantathrivingcommunitywhere peoplecanlive,workandplay inaplacewherethereisvibrancy, opportunity,equity,growth,allofwhich areenhancedthroughourawesome small-town,ruralcommunityvalues.
And,yes,wehavebeenworking togethertomakethemostofthese thingsforthepastfewyears–from ournewDistrictPlanwhichprotects andprioritisesourhighlyproductive soils,totheactiveinvestmentin residentialgrowththroughtheold hospitalsiteinWaipukurau,themain streetimprovementsinWaipawa,our incredibleNgāAraTipunakiTamatea, thecommunityplanswhicharehelping allourtownsandvillagesfindwaysto strengthentheirownidentities(look athowthehistoricOngaongastoryis playingoutattheColesFactoryand Museum;andtheinspiringcommunity commitmenttoanewhealthcentre inTakapau),themaster-planning underwaytostrengthenRussellPark forthefuture,theMayors’Taskforce forJobscreatingaby-local-forlocalapproachtohelpingyouth employment,andtheeconomic developmentstrategiesthathaveseen newinvestmentinaseed-dryingfacility justoutofŌtānetoleadourhighvalue
landdiversification–ourteamworkin CentralHawke’sBayhasseenrecord investmentcomingintothedistrictand innovativewaystogetthingsdone! OurviewatCouncilisthatwehaveto dothebitsweareresponsibleforreally welltocreateaplatformtoenable localsuccess–webuildrelationships andcreateleveragetoensurelocal successes.Councilandratepayers can’taffordtodoeverythingontheir ownandwegetcreativetofind solutions!
Infrastructurecontinuestobethe mainfocusofcorecouncilactivities. Allofthe“cool”stufflistedabovehas leveragedexistingwork,relationships orexternalfundingtomakeithappen. Leavingthepriorityroleofratestobe fortheinfrastructure.
Andwealsoknow,fromthelast two,verytough,Three-YearPlan conversationswe’vehadwithyou–‘FacingtheFacts’in2021andour‘Road toRecovery’in2024–infrastructure isdefinitelywhereourkeychallenges lieandaredrivingourratesto uncomfortablelevels.Wecanquibble ontheedgesaboutlibraryopening hours,paintingplaygroundsorplanter boxes,buttherealconversationsare aboutthecostsofinfrastructureand theimpactonrates.
So,whatdoesthismeanin2025? Ourhouseholds,farmsandbusinesses knowit’schallengingwiththecurrent economicconditionstobetheplace wearestrivingtobe.Inparticular,the householddollarisspreadverythinand thepressureofratesinthatmixisin theforefrontofcouncillors’minds.The focusoncoreinfrastructureneedsto beevenmorerazor-focussed,andwe needtogetevensmarterabouthowto useinnovativeteamworktogetahead. Surviveorthrive?Eitherway2025is abigyeartoaddresssomebigthings. I’mexcitedabouttheprospectofbig
movesthisyearthatwillhelpshiftthe dialonthisuncomfortableaffordability positionandchallengeoursystemto setanewpathwaytothriving.That pathwaywillnotlookthesametoany thatwehavedonebefore.
We’relayingbuildingblocksto changethesystem.Thefirstonemay havesnuckuponsomeofyou,butit’s onethat’sbeenyearsinthemaking. It’stheonethatinvolvesourwater infrastructure.
ThefourcouncilsinHawke’sBayhave beenworkingtogethersince2019about howweasaregioncandoitbetter,as aunitedapproach.Werefertoitas ‘TheHawke’sBayModel’.
newHawke’sBayModel,whichsits underthecurrentGovernment’svisions forwatermanagement,called‘Local WaterDoneWell’.
Thesecondbuildingblockisour continueddeliveryontheroading recoveryfromCycloneGabrielle, andastep-changeinthewaywe operatetheworkwedoonourroads. Youwillseeamovetomorevisibility intheprioritisationtrade-offsbeing made,moresealing,moregravel maintenance,andmoreinvolvement fromlocalcontractors.
electionintwonewways–as‘at-large’ or‘district-wide’councillors–whichis forpeoplewiththeexperience,skills andrelationshipsthatbridgethe differencesbetweenruralandurban environments;andarepresentativefor thenewRautahiMāoriward.
TherewillstillbethreeCouncillorsin theRuataniwhaWard(inWaipukurau andWaipawa),andthreeCouncillorsin theAramoana-RuahineWard(across ourruralandvillageareas).
In2025,Councilisaimingtopublish thedetailsofabusinesscaseonthe
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Andthethirdbuildingblockisour changetoourrepresentationstructure asweheadintothenextelection inOctober.Wewillbelookingfor councillorswhoarewillingtostandfor
There’stheexcitingpotentialfor the2025electionstodeliverthemost diverselyskilledandexperienced representativemixforCentralHawke’s Baywe’veeverseen.
So,SurviveorThrivein2025?Either waywearegoingtohavetothinkbig. MajorrepairstoWimbledonRoadarepartofCHB’sCycloneGabriellerecovery.
EventsMarch/April 2025 Every Monday in March at 10.30pm
2025JuniorRugbyRegistrations 1 March 11am, Otane Domain
Bring the Tamariki along to meet the coaches, talk to the club delegate and register your Tamariki for the season Then stay and support our senior players in rugby and netball for te wero Rippa, under 8, under 9, under 11, Intercity
WestpacBankingCommunitySupport Wednesday 10am-12pm
The Knowledge & Learning Hub / Te Huinga Wai, Waipukurau A dedicated staff member will offer customers support with: 1: Online Banking (Registrations / New) 2: Business Online Banking (Registrations / New) 3: Making Changes to Signatories 4: General Enquiries 5: Education regarding Easy ID process
JPservice
Fridays in March
JPs are available 12 - 1pm at either Waipawa Library and Te Huinga Waithe Knowledge and Learning Hub, alternating locations on Fridays Check library website, under services, for exact dates and locations Chblibrarynz
WiggleandGiggle Friday March 14 and Friday 28
Te Huinga Wai, Waipukurau, 1030am
Wiggle and Giggle offers a 30 mins of music & movement session for preschoolers followed by a tea break and free play AbbaHeaven-AbbaTributeShow
Pukeora Estate, 208 Pukeora Scenic Rd, Waipukurau
Saturday 19 April 2025 5pm - 12am
General Admission: $3405 each ($3000 + $405 fees) via Eventafinda
Fearless Friday - Free entry from 3 PM The perfect opportunity to experience the excitement complete with late afternoon arena entertainment.
• 4CYTE™ Premier Stakes 1.40-1.50
• Two-Fence Challenge – Riders push their limits as jumps get higher and stakes grow bigger.
• Tiny Titans - Ponies and Children take the stage!
Saturday - One of the biggest days on the equestrian calendar.
• The Olympic Cup and Equitak Excel Pony of the Year.
Sunday – Defender Cross Country
A great family day out!
• Thrilling Cross Country action covering the entire grounds - a great family watch. Grab a picnic blanket and head to the Waikoko Gardens for premium viewing.
EventsMarch/April2025 AbbaHeaven!NZ’sownAbbaTributebandarecomingdownfrom AucklandtoperformatPukeoraEstateforthefirsttimeever!ThisthreehourtributeshowEasterSaturdaywillhaveyoudancingthenightawayto allofyourfavouriteAbbasongs.
Doors&Baropenfrom5pm-12.Dinnermenutobeadvisedandcanbe bookedbycontactingPukeoraEstatedirectly.Afullbarservicewillbe available-sorrynoBYO.
AccommodationisalsoavailableforthenightatPukeoraEstateby contactingthemdirectlyatinfopukeoraestate@gmail.com.
FAWC!TheCooksStation
Sunday23March202511:30am-3:30pm
JointhealwaysgenerousteamatWallingfordHomesteadforTheCook’s Station;aforaging,cookingandeatingadventure.
Armedwithawickerbasketandatippleinhand,you’llbeginbyroaming theexpansiveWallingfordgroundsgatheringherbs,nuts,acornsand
leafygreensandchefChristopherStockdaleusesyourfoundtreasuresto prepareinitialtastingplates.
Havingtuckedyourrecipecardsandsamplersawayforamidnightsnack, you‘llthentakeaseatatthebeautifullyladentable,nestledinamongst oldgrowthtreesandestablishedgardens.Bedelightedbyafive-course menuaccompaniedbywinesthatcelebrateHawke’sBay’splaceasone ofthe12GreatWineCapitalsoftheworld.GeneralAdmission:$235.75 each($230.00+$5.75fees)onEventfinda
OtaneVillageArtisanMarket
Sunday2March9am-1pm
OtaneHallHigginsonStreet,Otane WaipukurauMarket
Sunday9March
WaipukurauRacecourse,RacehorseRoad,Waipukurau. GoldcoindonationforparkingtohelpsupporttheWaipukurauLittle Theatre.Produce,crafts,foodtrucksetc
CHBActiveAgeingExpo
Thursday27March
CentralinesSportsComplex. Free:plentyofstallstoappealtoseniorssuchashealth,leisure,fitness andmanymoreservices.OrganisedbyAgeConcernNewZealand.
ParentsCentreChildbirthEducationclasses 1Aprilto6May
AtthepregnancyandParentingHub,CHBHealthCentre.Includesa newbornfeedingclasswithacarseattechnician.FullyfundedbyCHB ParentsCentre. Alldetailscorrectattimeofprinting.
Whatstartedasaninitiativetogetfarmerstotakeabreakawayfromtheir farmshasgrowntobeagroupexpandingto25beachesnationwide.
SurfingforFarmers(SFF)wasfoundedinGisbornebyStephen Thomsoninspring2018.Itsanoutletthatliberatespeoplefromthedailygrindand overwhelmingto-dolists.
Localcoordinatorsgenerouslyvolunteertheirtimetoprovidethisinvaluable opportunity,offeringarespitefromtheall-encompassingdemandsofrurallife andfosteringsocialconnectionswithinthecommunity.
FarmerAndyLee,alongwithJasonWyn-Harris,cameupwiththeideaof bringingSFFtooCentralHawke’sBayduringthedrought,afewyearsago.Theyare joinedbyfourpeopleonthecommittee.
NowinitsfifthseasonSFFcanattract40-50farmersalthoughgenerally attendancehoversaround20-30people.ThegreatthingaboutSFFisthatitisall freethankstosponsorshipby“Locallegends.”Localsponsorsallowparticipantsto surf,enjoyaBBQandpossiblywinaspotprize.EveryyearRabobankgivesaway onesurfboard.
Thesponsorsboughtthesurfboardsandwetsuitswereorganisedthroughthe nationalSFF.Sponsorsalsoprovidedanoldhorsefloattotransportallthegearto thebeach.
AndysaysthattheyaimfortwosessionsbeforeChristmas,takeabreak
overChristmas/NewYearand“kickoff”lateJanuaryandthenit’severysecond Thursdayuntilitgetscold,generallytowardstheendofMarch.
TheytendtoalternatebetweenPourerereBeachandPorangahau.However,in Januarytheyhadachangeofvenue,andparticipantsweregivenanopportunity totrywakeboardingatBackPaddocksLakes.Thevenuewasalsoselectedto captureafewfarmerswholivealongtheranges.“Itwasawickednightandgreat fun,”Andysays.
Anyfarmercanattend,keepaneyeoutontheFacebookpagefordetails,”come andhaveacrack.”Allsurfersmustbeaged18orover.Participantsmustregister usingafreeSportyapp.
AsAndysayssurfingbreaksthelistofjobsonfarmthatareneverending. “Everyonelovesit.Therearealwaysnewpeopleturningup.Youjustfeelsogood gettingoutofthewater.”
CentralHawke’sBay’sSurfingforFarmersthanksitssponsors:Premiumnational sponsorFonterra,BMAccountingLimited,VetServicesWaipukurau,TheShearing CompanyLtd,CentralFM,TheEvergreenFoundation,Centralines,HazlettLivestock, CMEngineering&PirtekCHB,BallanceAgri-Nutrients,BeefandLambNewZealand, RuralSupportTrustHawke’sBay,BayleysRealEstate,Rabobank,www.jarden.co.nz, WaipawaButchery.
SurfingforFarmers
stacey.crispin@colemurray.co.nz 068707050or021469202
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Beach and Town Commutable Looking for the perfect balance of coastal living and country tranquillity? Located at 1035 Kairakau Rd, this spacious five-bedroom home offers a versatile layout, making it ideal for multi-generational living, a holiday getaway, or Airbnb potential
Set on 6090 sqm (+/-) of land, this property provides plenty of space for children, animals, and outdoor activities, all within a private, treelined setting just minutes from the beach. The primary residence features three bedrooms, an open-plan kitchen and dining area, and a generously sized lounge that flows out to a covered patio area, perfect for indoor-outdoor living. Through an internal door, with the added convenience of external access, the other side of the home offers a self-contained flat with one large bedroom, open plan living, and a separate, generous kitchen.
Additionally, there is another bedroom space with a double room, shower, and toilet -making these areas highly flexible with options
around sleeping arrangements for extended family, teenagers, guests, or even additional rental income.
Kairakau Beach is one of the best beaches in Central Hawke's Bay, well known for its fishing, surfcasting, and surfing. The area also features a scenic inlet, popular with families, offering a safe area for children to paddle and play. Surrounded by stunning hill and tree views, this home provides a peaceful retreat while remaining connected -just 45 minutes to Havelock North and 30 minutes to Waipawa.
For those who love their sea fishing, the property even has an external hot tap to wash the boat down after a day on the water. This is a rare opportunity to secure a spacious and adaptable home near the coast. Deadline Sale (Unless Sold Prior) 14th March 2025 at 2:00 PM. Contact Megan Dallimore today on 021 242 7669 for more details. 5 2 2 DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY GST Inclusive (Unless Sold Prior) Closes 2.00pm, Friday 14 March VIEW By Appointment Only
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Allouryesterdays TheKnowledgeBankHawke’sBayisasuperbcollectionofarchives,photographs,magazinesandinterviewswithlocalpeople. TheiraimistoensurethatthecollectivememoryofHawke’sBayisnotlost.BelowaretwopostcardsbyMuirandMoodietaken inWaipawathatarestoredattheKnowledgeBank.Theyareundated.
TheBankofNewZealandinWaipawawaslocatedat23HighStreet,Waipawa, NewZealand.ThebuildingisnowtheCentralHawke’sBayMuseum(CHBMuseum).
•ThefirstbankinWaipawawasbuiltin1874butwasdestroyedbyadisastrousfire in1886.
•Thebuildingwasrebuiltthefollowingyear.
•In1986,theDistrictCouncilgiftedthebuildingtothepeopleofCentralHawke’sBay.
•Themuseumopenedtothepublicin1988.
•Themuseumisfreetoenterandisopen7daysaweekfrom10am-4pm. Itisclosedonpublicholidays.
GreatNorthRoad,Waipawa Signsonbuildings–“J.WEIR-HAIRDRESSER REID&PARKIN-CHIROPODIST[?] BLYTHES”
https://knowledgebank.org.nz/
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VASCULAR SURGERY SPECIALIST Itmaybemoreaffordablethanyouthink
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MESHFREE groinhernia repairperformedunder localanaestheticinour purposedesignedDay SurgeryUnit.Overall costsareminimalmaking theproceduremuchmore affordablethanyoumaythink. Ifyouhaveaherniathatis botheringyougiveusacalland askourfriendlyteamfordetails, costingsandavailability.
ProcedureperformedbyMrBertrand Jauffret,GeneralSurgeon at UnitySpecialists,102Queen StreetEast,Hastings4122.
CaringforŌtaia BushReserve This9.8-hectarereserveonthe leftbankoftheTukitukiRiver, andwithinwalkingandcycling distanceofWaipukurauisapopular riverbankpicnicspotwithwalkingand biketracks,arefurbisheddaycarpark andnewtoiletfacilities.Itisoftenlocally referredtoasLindsaybush. Ōtaiaisoneofveryfewremaining examplesoflowlandPodocarpForestin Hawke’sBay.
ThereserveisownedbyCentral Hawke’sBayDistrictCouncil.TheCentral Hawke’sBaybranchofForestandBird haveaMemorandumofUnderstanding withCHBDCtolookafterthereserve whichtheyhavebeendoingsince1993. Thereserveishometomanyspecies ofnativefloraandfauna.Themain PodocarpspeciesareKahikatea,Matai,
andTotora.TherearealsoPekapeka (longtailedbats)inthereserve.
Thereservehasaseriesofpesttraps maintainedbyvolunteersfromCHB ForestandBird.Incaringforthereserve, theBranchholdregularworkingbees tocontrolweedsandmaintaintracks. Atleastonceayearacommunity plantingdayisheld,andthesearewell attended.
Otherlocalgroupssuchasschools andpre-schoolswithsupportfrom CHBForestandBirdandCHBDC,have alsobecomeinvolvedincaringforthe reserve.Thebranch(andthereserve) isveryfortunatetohaveKayGriffiths andCraigSignaloftheConservation Companyasmembers.Withtheirhelp thebranchhasbeenabletoform acomprehensivestrategicplanfor
managingthereserve.Thishasalso beenhelpfulinapplyingforgrantsto purchaseplants,andtopayforwork whichisoutsidetheabilityofvolunteers.
LouisePhillipsandGrenvilleChristie areco-chairsoftheCHBbranchof ForestandBird.Alongwiththemahi theydoinŌtaiareserve,thebranch alsomaintainatraplineintheRuahine range.Themaintenanceofthesetraps isorganisedbyPeterMeredith.Allthree havebeenmemberssinceatleast2012 andareproudtobepartofthelargest environmentalgroupinNew-Zealand. Thenationalorganisationhasbeen goingforover100years.
TheBranchisastrongadvocate forallaspectsofnatureincludingour rivers,wetlands,andcoastalareasas wellasthebush.Manyofthesearenow underthreatparticularlyourrivers,to thedetrimentofourhealthandwellbeing.
Thebranchalsoholdsmonthly meetingsonthefirstThursdayofthe
monthintheWaipukurauPrimary schoolstaffroomat7.30pm.Everyoneis welcome.
Meetingscanincludespeakers,a quiznight,ordiscussiononvarious conservationtopics.Louiselovesbeing innaturewhetherathomeorinthe widerenvironmentandbelievesthat natureneedstobeprotectedforus andfuturegenerations.Thereisalso greatcamaraderieamongourgroup shesays.
Monthlyworkingbeesarealsoheldat ŌtaiaonthelastSundayofthemonth fortwohoursinthemorning.
Formoreinformationplease: Email:CentralHawkesBay.Branch@ forestandbird.org.nz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ centralhawkesbay.branchforestandbird PhoneLouise: 0278765085 Website: www.forestandbird.org.nz/ branches/central-hawkes-bay
PlantingdayatŌtaia
Travelisgoodforthesoul ByChrysAyley
FoundedinHawke’sBaybackin 1982,BayToursandChartersis aleadingtouroperatoroffering bespokechartersandholidayactivities withintheregion.Thecompanyisstill ownedandoperatedhereintheBay bylocalsKerrenandKenWithington. Oneextremelypopularserviceis theSeniorsTourClubwhichoffersa hugeselectionoftripsandactivities carefullydesignedbytheteamatBay Tourswithseniorsinmind.
It’sfreetojointheSeniorsTourClub andmembersreceivetwoeditions ayearoftheircatalogue,calledthe LeisureGuide,whichispackedwith plentyofexcursionoptions,eachwith afulldescription,alongwiththeprice. There’ssomuchchoicethere’sbound tobeanactivitytosuitalltastesand
interests.AlltoursareledbytwoBay Tourstourstaff.
TheSeniorTourClubisagreat waytomeetnewpeopleandhave somewonderfulexperiences.Often customersofBayToursmeetmake lifelongfriendswhiletravellingona tourtogether.Thepaceisalwaysset withtheneedsofmaturetravellersin mindandalwaysallowsparticipants toreallytakeinandenjoyeverything eachdestinationhastooffer.
Theircatalogueincludesgreat valuedaytrips,showsandmusicals, lunchanddiningopportunities,and multi-dayexplorationsaroundNew Zealand’sbeautifulregions.Inaddition, thereisalwaysaninternationaltour destinationortwoeveryyear.
Comingupinthenextfewmonths areaseriesofprogressive,country pubandwinerylunches,anovernight
triptoAucklandforthemusicalSIX,a tourvisitingCanterburyhomesteads andgardensandadaytriptoLake Waikaremoana.Laterintheyear there’satourtoenjoytheBluffOyster Festival,thechancetoexperiencethe TranzAlpinetrainacrosstheSouthern Alpsandaninternationaltourcruising theYasawaIslandsinFiji.Thesearejust afewoftheoptions.
There’splentyofattentionto detailwithtripshavinginteresting stopoffsandrefreshmentbreaks. Forexample,theCapeSanctuary TourisafascinatingdaytriptoNew Zealand’slargestprivately-owned wildliferestorationproject,righthere inHawke’sBayfollowedbylunchatSt George’sRestaurant.
Thereareplentyofbenefitsof travellingwiththeSeniorTourClub includingthefactthateachtouror
activitybeginsandendswithpick-up andreturntoclubmembersHawke’s Bayhomes*.Alltheplanningisdoneby theprofessionalssoallyouneedtodo ispackyourbag.
Onlytrustedaccommodation providersareusedonmulti-daytours sotherearenounforeseensurprises andgrouptourswithBayToursoften giveyouaccesstoplacesthataren’t opentothepublic.
Thebi-annualLeisureGuide describingupcomingtoursisreleased inJulyandDecember.Thoseinterested canjointheclubbycallingoremailing BayTours.Orregisteronthewebsite https://www.baytours.co.nz/tour-club/ andlookforwardtobrowsingwhat’s onofferfortherestoftheyear
Phone:0800868742or068452736
Email: tourclub@baytours.co.nz *Conditionsapply.
Forover40years,BayTours&ChartershasbeencreatingandconductinggrouptripsandtoursacrossourregionandacrossthecountryforHawke’sBayseniors.FromgreatvalueDay TripstoShowsandMusicalsandMulti-Dayexplorationsofourbeautifulcountry,
Ifyou,asaseniorinourcommunity, havebeenthinkingabouthowyou mightexpandyouractivitiesandmeet newpeople,thenNOWisthetime tojoinourTourClubandenjoytime exploringourregionandbeyond.
JoiningaBayToursseniortourgroup takesthestressawayfromtravel andorganisingyourowntrip.Simply choosewhichtouryou’dliketojoin, thensitback,relaxandexperiencethe bestthatNewZealandandHawke’s Bayhastooffer.Everytourincludesfree pickupandreturnrighttoyourdoor,sowe’llpickyouupfromWaipawa, Waipukurau&Otane,onourtoursheadingsouth. Longtimefriendshipsbetweenmembersareformedoneverytourandwe thinkitisbecausetravelbringslike-mindedseniorstogetherwhohavethe samedesiretoenjoylifetothefullestintheirretirementyears.
•FREEMembership–nocosttojoin
•Receiveour6monthlycatalogue containingallourtrips&tours
•Collectionfrom&returntoyourfront dooronalltrips(urban)*
•Trips&tourstailoredforsenior travellers
•Stimulatingdestinations&activities
•Travelwithlike-mindedpeople
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•Our40yearsexperienceinsenior touring
•All-inclusivepricing–nohiddencosts
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•Professional,caringdrivers&tour hosts
•Ourownfleetofqualityvehicles
ASelectionofourUpcomingTours •MartinboroughFair1stMarch2025
•WairarapaCountryLife21st–25thMarch2025
•RogerHall:EndofSummerTime-Wellington 4th-5thApril2025
•WellingtonSecrets2nd–6thMay2025
•BluffOyster&FoodFestival23rd-26thMay2025
•FeildingCraftMarket7thJune2025
•DisneyTheMagicofAnimation-Wellington 14th-15thJune2025
•TranzAlpine17th–23rdJune2025
•ExploringFiodland’sFinest3rd–10thAugust2025
•MammaMiaMusical-Wellington 16th-17thAugust2025
Portrait of an artist: Heather Denison Heather was born in Zimbabwe and spent her early years working as a graphic designer, but it was her love of wildlife that led her to a career as an artist
She moved to New Zealand in 2003 with her husband Peter and two young children “We were attracted to Hawke’s Bay for the sunny climate, and we moved to a lifestyle block outside of Waipukurau because Peter became a partner in an accountancy practise here”
Since her move to New Zealand the focus of her work has changed from the wild animals of Africa to the wildlife and gardens surrounding her rural property
My style changed after we had moved to New Zealand For the first months, I was quite homesick, and I decided to try and paint some of the cups and teapots that were family heirlooms and reminded me of happy times “
Heather Denison’s focus has changed from the wild animals of Africa to the wildlife and gardens surrounding her rural property
Before the Night Falls.
“Ithenstartedtoincorporatethebirds thatIwasseeinginmygardenanda newstyleemerged.Ithenrealisedthat theChinaIwaspaintingwasasdelicate andfragileasthewildlife.Thatbrought newmeaningtomywork,andIwas inspiredtocontinuethattheme.Some paintingshaveareallydeepmeaning, butIliketoleaveituptopeopleto decidewhatitmightmeantothem.”
“Iworkinmystudiomostdaysand haveregularhours,usuallystartingat 9.30am,andIworkuntil5pm.Ifeelthat youneedtobeinvolvedintheworkand themusewillfindyou.”
“Myinspirationcomes,mostly,fromthe connectionbetweenthenaturalworld andthehumanelement.Inmystilllife
paintings,theblendofpastandpresent; man-madeitemscombinedwiththe creaturesthatinhabitthelandscape echothatdelicatebalance.Inallmy work,Istrivetocapturetheemotion, atmosphereandbeautyofmysubject matter.”
Heatherhaswonawardsforherbird andbotanicalartworkandhaspaintings heldinprivatecollectionsinNewZealand andoverseas.Shehasbeenexhibiting withtheArtexRotaryexhibitionannually forsomeyearsnowandhaswontheir People’sChoiceAwardthreetimes. RepresentedGalleries ArtbayGallery,Queenstown QuirkyFox,Hawera RedPeachGallery,Ahuriri,Napier
TheArtist’sRoomFineArtGallery, Dunedin* ZeaYouGallery,Taupo* NannyGoatGallery,California
*Printsareavailableatthesegalleries andcanalsobeorderedonline.Heather planstohavemoreprintsavailablethis yearandmakethemmoreavailableat morelocations.
“I’mbusyworkingonanewbodyof work,inbetweencommissions,andIwill haveanexhibitionsometimelaterthis yearorearlynextyear.Iamhappyto takeonprivatecommissions,astime allows.” www.heatherdenison.co.nz
NEWYEAR NEW APPROACH NoplacelikeTiko! Doeslifeeverfeellikeonethingtothenext?Work,life,kids-go,go, go!Perhapsit'stimetostepback,placevalueonwhatreallymatters andenjoycreatingalifewhereaslowerpaceoflifeisnotthe exceptionbutthegeneralrule!Nestledwithinthisidyllicruralvillage youwillfindthiswelcomingfamilyhomesitedonagoodold fashionedquarteracre(1012m2)section.Relaxinthesunonthe outstandingentertainer'sdeckwheretheindoor/outdoorvibeflows betweenthesemiopenplanliving.Familyfunctionalwiththree bedrooms,twotoiletsandgashotwater.
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Takapau’ssecondtimeluckytennis tournament ByKateTaylor
Smilesandlaughter,goodfood andevenbettertenniswerethe orderoftheRuralAccountants TakapauTennisTournamentinlate January.
Rainpostponedtheinitialdatefor theTakapauopentennistournament earlierinthemonth.Showersmayhave hamperedsomegamesonthesecond try,itdidnotdampentheenthusiasm.
Playerscamefromacrossthelower NorthIsland,withstrongsupportfrom PalmerstonNorth,Wellington,Gisborne
andfromacrossthethreeHawke’sBay andthreeCentralHawke’sBayclubs.
Numbersweredownafterthedelay, especiallyfromtherecordbreaking 40men’spairsbookedtoplayonthe initialSaturdayandwithsomeplayers awayatnationals.Butclubcaptain KimCoopersaidtherewasstillfierce competitionforwins,withonesemifinalinthecombinesgoingto24-22in asupertiebreakforthethirdset.
PresidentTomTennentsaidthe tournamentwasahugesuccess.
“Holdingtwoworkingbees,setting
upandtidyinguptwice,completely differentdraws,jugglingfoodorders...it wasarealteameffortfromoursmall ruralclub.”
Thewomen’schampionswereNat StricklandandKatieKirby,beatingLiz ScottandMelParnell.
Thewomen’sflightwinnerswere KrissyandSophiaNashoverMolly KinnearandAlyssaToland.Theplate waswonbyEstelleMarshallandKirsty AlexanderoverJaneNashandSue Boyd,whiletheconsolationwentto ShazandCoralBuczyskioverKara DuxfieldandSuzannaTaylor.
Themen’schampionsLukeDonovan andDomFriche,beatingJacWardrope andRynoldTimothy.
Themen’sflightwinnerswereDrew andManaiaMcCauloverGareth TolandandShaneLahina.Theplate waswonbyTimandSheaLansdown overRossClaytonandBrianBoyd, whiletheconsolationwenttoMatt andHarveyTrentoverAaronandFin Panchaud.
Sunday’scombineschampionswere VinceBaylisandNatStricklandover
GarethandAlyssaToland,whohad previouslywonthehugetiebreaker. Thecombinesflightwinnerswere AndrewShandandKirstyAlexander overStuDawsonandStaceySkilton,the platewaswonbyDylanPretoriusand EstelleMarshalloverAndyColeman andAbbyBaylis,andtheconsolation winnerswereDougHarveyandCarol PinkeroverSheaLansdownandMandy Lovell.
Oneofthefavouriteeventsofthe localsistheJamesIrvineCupforthe YouthandExperiencesection.Thisyear itwaswonbyNgaireHuntandyoung gunMayankGiri,overfatherandson duoJoshandHawaikiStrickland.
TheflightwinnerswereAndrewand JoshBarnettoverCoralandCrystal Buczynski,theplatewaswonbyJames andTobyParsonsoverKristenand HollyChurchward,andtheconsolation wenttoColinandHannahTylerover JessieNashandScarlettTyler.
Theclubholdsweeklytwilighttennis onThursdaynightsduringdaylight savinghours,onthreeastro,twohard, andsixgrasscourts.
Women’sdoubleswinnerswereNatStricklandandKatie Kirby,(left)overLizScott&MelParnell.
YouthandexperiencefinalwaswonbyNgaireHuntand MayankGiri,right,overJoshandHawaikiStrickland.
CombineschampionsattheRuralAccountantsTakapau TennisTournamentwereNatStricklandandVinceBaylis (left)overAlyssaandGarethToland.
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ElectricitydistributionchargesintheCentralHawke’sBayregionwillchange becauseofincreasingcostsofoperatingandinvestinginthedistribution network.TransmissionchargeswillincreaseinlinewiththenewCommerce Commissionallowances.
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UNMETERED+TEMPORARYSUPPLY 1DG-DistributedGeneration/Resources,whereamethodofelectricitygeneration isconnectedandelectricityisexportedbackintothenetwork.
Notes
1.Allpricecategories,withtheexceptionofU01, includeafixeddailychargeandoneormore variablecharges.Thevariablechargesthatapplyto aconnectionaredictatedbythetypeofmeterand meteringconfiguration.
2.Day(CTUD)istheperiodbetweenthehoursof7am to11pmandNight(NITE)isbetween11pmand7am.
3.ResidentialTimeofUse-Peakconsumption(ONPK) ismeasuredduringtheperiods7amto11amand 5pmto9pmonweekdays.Shoulderconsumption (SHDR)isapplicabletoperiods11amto5pmand 9pmto11pmonweekdaysand7amto11amand 5pmto9pmonweekends.Off-peakconsumption (OFPK)isapplicabletotheremainingperiods-MonFri:11pmto7am,Sat-Sun:11amto5pmand9pm to7am.
4.OnPeakDemand(OPD),SummerorWinter,isthe demandmeasuredinkWoverthehalfhourperiod betweenthehoursof7amand11am,and5pmand 9pmonaworkingday.
5.Summeristheperiod1Octoberto30April, Winteristheperiod1Mayto30September.
6.AnytimeMaximumDemand(AMD)isthe demandmeasuredinkWduringthemonthto whichthechargesapply.
7.ThekVAramountrepresentstwicethelargest differencebetweenthekVArhamountrecorded inanyonehalfhourperiodandonethirdofthe kWhrecordedinthesamehalfhourperiod. Thechargeisapplicableonlyduringweekdays, between7amand8pm.
8.AllpricesasstatedareGSTexclusive.
9.Centralineswillnotbepayingoutadiscountfor pricingyear2025-26.
