Kamo The Key To Our Success

MARCH 2017

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Kamo –Village Community and Business Hub ...................... 3 The Kamo Cycleway gets the nod and NuLook in Kamo...................................................................... 5 Z does Good in the Hood and MGE from simple beginnings ............................................................................... 6

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Navigating Health with the Bush Road Medical Centre ........................................................................ 7 Coalies Family Restaurant makes big changes..................... 8 Kamo High School students excel ......................................... 9

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Kamo CEW offers classes for the community .....................10 Kamo Intermediate School supports the community.......................................................................11 Hurupaki School’s innovative learning environment...........................................................................12 Hangar Frames and Galley is on the move..........................13 Northland Golf Club steeped in history supports the Kamo community............................................................14

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Kamo: Village Community and Business Hub Nestled in the valley of a one million year old volcanic dome, sprinkled with hidden hot springs and home to one of Northland’s first railway lines, there’s a lot more to Kamo than meets the eye. Historically, Kamo was an industrial hub, with a thriving coal mine and a population only slightly smaller than Whangarei city’s own. Boundaries were finally merged in the 1960’s, making Kamo an official district of Whangarei: and today, this vibrant community is a hugely popular residential and commercial centre, known for it’s friendly business environment and supportive village feel.

Kamo: a warm welcome to new businesses

For new business owner Karen Newberry, bringing her dream to life in the small, yet welcoming community of Kamo has been one of the best decisions she’s ever made. ‘Kamo Retro’ is one of Kamo’s

newest businesses, devoted to all things quirky, kitschy, and of course, retro! The colourful and enticing shop has already gathered quite a following, with Kamo High School students often searching her racks for clothing and décor that is enjoying a second revival.

‘Bringing my passion to life was quite a big step for me,’ says Karen of the Grant Street business. ‘Having a physical store in this retail climate was a daunting prospect; but we’ve found that the community here has truly supported my vision. Whether just stopping by to browse, to say hello, or to make a purchase, Kamo residents and the local business community have all played a part in my venture taking off. We couldn’t be happier with the choice to bring our dream to life right here in Kamo.’

Paul Batchelder, owner of wellestablished Northland business UIT

Technology Solutions, recently made the move from central Whangarei to Kamo; and his experiences have been in much the same vein as Kamo Retro.

‘Working in Kamo provides the facilities we need to live well and work hard!’ says Paul of the move. ‘We have enjoyed growth in our business since moving to the area while maintaining our managed services & IT helpdesk offerings across New Zealand.’

Kamo continues to welcome new businesses; and the support shown by both the community and local established businesses is nothing short of wonderful.

Work and study – Kamo makes life easy!

For established business owners too, the experience of living and working within this supportive community has been positive. For Melanie and Alan Williams, of Maintenance & General Engineering Ltd, the decision to locate their yard and facilities in Kamo rather than Whangarei city has led to great rewards.

We moved our rural based business to Kamo in 2012,’ says Alan, ‘and it’s

been brilliant and we have not looked back since. We chose Kamo because we saw an opportunity for an engineering business to fill the need of this area locally.

Business has taken off – people in Kamo really supported our business right from the beginning.’

Alan is quick to praise the support MGE has received from other businesses in the area and who they choose to support likewise for trades and services, citing many examples where local companies prioritise MGE for engineering and maintenance work; strengthening local connections and fostering a true sense of business community. For Alan and Melanie, the choice they made back in 2012 has led to success with both family life and business growth.

‘We have lived in Kamo, work in Kamo, and our kids attend school in Kamo: It’s awesome here!’

For recent arrivals Mike Ridling and Wayne Dean, who took over ownership of the Kamo Hammer Hardware in April 2016, operating a well-established institution in

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‘We’ve found the people here just awesome!’ says Wayne of the Kamo community. ‘The customers often walk in and ask our staff who the new owners are, before coming over and introducing themselves. This business has been here for over 22 years; there’s a strong loyal customer base and we are thrilled to be able to continue building on those relationships.’

Mike and Wayne were also quick to see the benefits of operating a business from Kamo.

‘Locality-wise, Kamo offers so much convenience compared to Whangarei city.

People are always saying how glad they are they don’t have to make a trip into Whangarei: which can easily take up to an hour, an hour and a half. The businesses here offer pretty much everything a person could need: without the inconvenience.’

North City Traders: original owner back after 20 years away

For some business residents, the pull of Kamo is too much to withstand.

Peter Ridling, who first set up North City Traders on Wakelin Street over 20 years ago, never actually had the opportunity to run his own creation. Within 4 months of starting up the well-known business, Peter was made an offer he couldn’t refuse – and so he sold up and continued with his other business ventures elsewhere.

Move forward 20 years, and Peter has

finally come home to roost. He was offered the opportunity to purchase his business back again, and it wasn’t long before he was back in the driver’s seat. Having been in the second-hand industry for over 35 years, Peter really knows his stuff; and for those who haven’t entered North City Traders for a while, a visit should be on the cards.

For Peter, coming back into the Kamo community has been a wonderful experience.

‘I’m excited to be back in the community, I have strong ties in Kamo, and I know a lot of the businesses and a lot of the residents here. The community has always supported North City Traders, because that’s just the way it is around here. That’s a big part of what makes Kamo so special, we all support each other.’

Peter is enjoying being back in the old shop, and he has plenty up his sleeve to keep the business interesting; with new stock, a new layout, and a not-so-new owner!

Kamo High School praises Kamo community

Intermediate and Kamo High School Principals meet regularly to discuss any issues facing our students and generally work together to help each other. The business community generously support our students with work experience placements and financial scholarships.

The wider community often make the time to email or contact the school to praise students who have shown responsibility and maturity in things such as giving up a seat at the bus bay for an older person, or helping a young mum onto the bus with her pram.

Our local iwi, Ngatiwai, offer practical support to our students in every way they can and our Kaumatua, Tepania Kingi, has their support with our developing Tikanga Maori.

Kamo Cricket has invested in a new cricket pitch on our school sports ground so the whole community can enjoy Saturday matches on a first-class wicket.

The Kamo Swimming Club is continually encouraging children and young people to learn to swim in our 33m pristine swimming

pool. Our gymnasia are used extensively

by Johnny and Aaron Sadler to encourage youth participation in basketball.

The CEW (Community Education) has an extensive programme of evening classes covering everything from Beekeeping to Thai Cooking, on week nights and some weekends, which are well attended by members of the community. Young apprentices in the area meet weekly at school to ensure their on-going paperwork is accurate and that their progress through their chosen trades is smooth and manageable.

We are proud to be part of a community that is very supportive, responsive and connected.’

Kamo is also home to fabulous cafés, eateries, retail outlets and recreational facilities; including a well-established sports ground and beautiful bush walks. Thinking of a business move, a family move, or even a day out? Why not explore a little closer to home! You’ll be pleasantly surprised at what Kamo has to offer.

Kamo is also a top residential choice, with every option for childcare and schooling – from kindergarten through to high school – available within a close radius. Joanne Hutt, Principal of Kamo High School has nothing but praise for the community, the businesses, and the environment of Kamo.

‘The Kamo suburb of Whangarei is really quite special,’ says Joanne.

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The Kamo Cycleway Nick Marshall, Whangarei District Council roading engineer, says it’s “very exciting” that KiwiRail has given the nod to the 5.5 kilometre shared path and cycleway which will run next to Whangarei’s railway line.

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ulook Northland is proud to be operating a local business in Kamo.

The business has been located in Kamo for over 30 years, servicing the local area and wider northland.

Mark and Nikki have owned the business for several years and Mark has over 20 years experience in dealing with builders and homeowners. We have an experienced and capable staff, some who have also been here for over 15 years, who take pride in producing quality joinery products for our customers. We enjoy helping customers achieve the look and performance they want

The industry has seen a lot of changes over the years with the introduction of double glazing and thermally broken joinery, providing the opportunity to make your home more thermally efficient and comfortable.

A large part of our business is working on existing houses and renovations, upgrading existing joinery. It is exciting to see how new joinery can enhance the ways you enjoy your home. If you are thinking of building a new home, or making improvements to your existing home call in and see the friendly team at Nulook

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Doing Good in the

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Hood

Kamo is proud to be a part of a vibrant and growing Kamo community, over the past nine years we have seen many changes including becoming “Z”, a Kiwi owned and operated business.

Doing business the Kiwi way is what we are proud of. In particular our support of local community groups through the “Good in the Hood” programme.

Each year for the past 4 years we have given away $4,000 p.a. to local community groups to help continue the many varied and amazing things they do within the community every day. The recipients are decided by our customers who get to vote for their favourite charity or community group every time they visit Z Kamo throughout the month.

Z Kamo also has available another $1,000 pa, to be used throughout the year for other initiatives and to support small local requests for fundraising and other support. We also continue our support through other avenues during the year, continuing to support Northable LYNX by purchasing Firewood from them that we sell on site, so every

bag bought is ongoing support for Northable LYNX creating jobs!

The majority of the staff at Z Kamo also live in the Kamo area or close by, and we continue our support our staff through ongoing education and training, providing NZQA Retail Level 2 to 4 qualifications on the job learning at no cost to them. Our latest initiative in conjunction with TEC is an 11 week course to further up skill our valuable teams in business communication, development and leadership, helping them to grow as people.

We are proud to support ongoing education at no cost to our people and their futures.

Maintenance and General Engineering – Simple

beginnings, steady growth

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hen Alan and Melanie Williams opened their rural based engineering business in 2006, they knew from day one that their focus was to deliver on quality workmanship at a good value.

The business aimed to establish long standing customer relationships, as well as to support both their family and that of their employees. They continue to achieve this.

“Through the business we have met many great and interesting people along this journey and it is always satisfying to deliver on what the customer wants and be rewarded with their continued support,” says Alan.

The business is growing and so too is its capability to meet industry demands and standards. Their new, fully equipped premises located at 19 Winger Crescent, Kamo offer customers the ease of ‘one stop shopping’.

The business offers, Certified welding, Guillotine metal cutting (up to 13mm thick plate), Brake press metal folding

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(up to 25mm plate), Precision lathe machining (4m bed) and Milling work.

The team at Maintenance and General Engineering work on commercial and domestic projects both large and small.

They have the experience to provide an engineering service or a solution to meet your requirements.

Their customer Colleen Murphy, from Kamo had this to say about her recently manufactured and installed gates.

“I just love them! I have peace of mind that I am safe. They look just like the sketch I drew. The MGE team are friendly and polite to deal with and I am very pleased with the quality of the workmanship’’.

Occupational Health and Safety is a vital aspect and an important component of the Engineering industry. They are proud to meet and maintain the Occupational Health and Safety industry compliance standards.

“We back our workmanship, and we are committed to getting the job done,’’ Contact the team on Tel (09) 435 1493, and at 19 Winger Crescent, Kamo.

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Navigating Health

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he team at Bush Road Medical Centre hopes your 2017 has started well. If you are slow in developing your New Year’s resolutions – it is not too late - we hope you might consider the following.

Navigating your way through the health care system and the vast array of information required to make good lifestyle choices can be a mine field. This is now confounded by the proliferation of healthcare apps available to you and your family on mobile devices.

No matter what your age – you still need to focus on your health and on developing good patterns for the whole of your life.

At Bush Road Medical Centre we recommend that you join Manage My Health the patient portal. This is free and gives you 24/7 access to your own Medical Record – no matter where you are in the world. Access to your record also allows you to have more informed dialogue with your GP and nurse. If you are travelling and have an accident – you can share your medical record with the provider in the country you are visiting.

To assist with health information resources we suggest the Health Navigator website – this provides health information on many health topics – from ideas for healthy school lunches, mindfulness and how to prevent frailty in the elderly – check out www.healthnavigator.org.nz. This website is now starting to review healthcare apps. Health Navigator provides information in a range of languages and it has links to a range of credible websites.

It is important to have a great relationship with your GP and nurse team, so that you can have dialogue about your health issues.

Before you visit them – plan your visit and make a list of the questions you want answered.

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Your Local

Family Restaurant New management make big changes

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nnes and Jacqui are now the new owners of Coalies Kamo, formerly known as Coalminers Bar and Grill. They are both extremely excited about their new business opportunity. Innes, previously a truck owner and driver for over 38 years is used to working very long hours.

Jacqui his partner,previously worked in hospitality with both of them often having time apart.

They thought it was time for a change, so Innes sold his truck and brought the bar. Jacqui had previously been working at Coalminers and loved the good atmosphere in the bar, but over the years it had become a bit neglected. Their passion is to build and grow the family restaurant and return it back to its former glory of the days when Len and Anne founded the bar.

“We brought this restaurant because of the patrons, they are the whole reason we love it so much to be able to share a part of their lives and they have also become great friends” says Innes.

“We are a family restaurant and sports bar. We don’t necessarily know what’s happening on the news, but can tell you who’s winning the games. Our focus is on dinning and supporting our local community as much as we can. We also provide sponsorship to the Kamo Rugby Club, Midwestern Rugby Club, Kamo Football Club, Tiki Football Club, Northland Golf Club, Kamo Bowling Club, City Cricket and our own Pool Team, which has been a real pleasure to get involved with all these teams and build solid relationships.

“We are a proud Lion Red Bar with dining area, Garden Bar, Pool table, 11 gaming machines and sports playing all the time. We also have board games available to keep the kids busy while you relax with a quiet drink. We have a great new menu, with a wide range of options” says Jacqui.

They have also recently installed a new pizza oven and without any surprise it’s becoming a real hit. Step by step they are slowly upgrading the premises, making it into your dream bar and friendly local!

Innes, Jacqui and staff look forward to seeing you at Coalies Kamo soon!

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Kamo High School Students Excel

Congratulations to our senior students in 2016 who gained Merit or Excellence Year Level endorsements or Course Endorsements in the NCEA examinations.

To gain an NCEA certificate endorsed with Excellence a student must gain at least 50 credits at Excellence at the level of the certificate or higher.

To gain an NCEA certificate endorsed with Merit a student must gain at least 50 credits at Merit or Excellence at the level of the certificate or higher.

To gain an endorsement for a course a student needs to achieve in a single school year 14 or more credits at Merit or Excellence where at least 3 of these credits are from externally

assessed standards and 3 from internally assessed standards.

Last year’s Year 13 students are also included in our congratulations but were not available in school for the photo.

These students have excelled in their academic endeavours and are clearly well planned, goal oriented and hard-working young people of whom we are all very proud.

The Principal and co (FRONT CENTRE) are named left to right: Paul Jackson (Deputy Principal), Joanne Hutt (Principal), Sonya Lockyer (Deputy Principal) and Darryl Davies (Deputy Principal)

L3 Excellence 2016 Alex Bohles Holly Foster Na Eun Hwang Devon Pomfrett Su Min Seo Stephen Scott Kaitlin Stewart L2 Excellence 2016 Meagan Burton Daniel Dwight Keagan Hayes Darrelle Ryan Zane Williams L1 Excellence 2016 Christine Davies Cole Davies Yean Fong Cameron Guy Jamie Lang Jared Frost Belinda May Nathan Mitchell Maea Shepherd Savannah Sullivan Olivia Sutherland Jane Thorp Shona Thorp

Andrew Wech L3 Merit 2016 Chloe Bocock Amber Burnett Malcolm Finlayson Maika Fraser Ellen Hankinson Cinta Hoek Seong Kyoung Lee Kelcie Mills Kayley Taylor Storm Thomasson L2 Merit 2016 Eva Bignell Karl Clements Sarah Little Devan Macdonald Viki Ivanova Maddy Johnstone Shauna McSweeney Jayden Szekely Brayde Wikaira Autumn Williams-Harris L1 Merit 2016 Angel Archibald

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It’s Never too late

to Learn!

K amo residents are fortunate to have a range of evening classes and weekend workshops available right on their doorstep with courses running at the local high school. The courses are managed by Community Education Whangarei and make good use of Kamo High School’s facilities after hours.

The programme has been part of Kamo High School for over 30 years and is well supported by not only the local community but the whole of Whangarei and surrounding districts. In fact students regularly travel from as far afield as Kerikeri and Mangawhai to attend workshops.

The courses are aimed at adults and provide an opportunity for people to try something new, whether for selfimprovement, to up-skill for work, or for pleasure and relaxation. Both vocational and recreational courses are offered from computers to art, cooking, languages, music, dance and beekeeping; there is something to appeal to most tastes.

Business courses are suitable for staff training purposes or a recreational course could provide the opportunity for a team bonding session. Students attend courses for a variety of reasons: to upskill for work,

to learn new skills or some are simply looking for new experiences and a chance to meet people with similar interests.

The CEW tutoring team is made up of a range of individuals from trained teachers and business professionals to those simply wishing to share their hobby or interest with others. The one thing that the tutors all have in common is their passion to share their knowledge and expertise.

Popular courses feature regularly and new courses are added each term to keep the programme fresh. Visit www.cew.ac.nz to view the variety of courses currently on offer.

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Kamo Intermediate School supporting the community

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amo Intermediate School is an integral part of the Kamo community.

We are a place where students are actively involved and have high expectations for themselves, as described in one of our mantras “to be the best that you can be”.

We provide a wide range of opportunities for the students, both in school and the wider community. Our wonderful environment inspires us to aim for excellence. Our school facilities are regularly used by community groups.

Students are encouraged to develop and extend their talents across a range of opportunities including: learning to play a variety of musical instruments, performing arts, visual arts, photography, kapahaka, learning languages, technology extensions, boat building skills, running a radio station, sports, Pacific Island cultural trips, leadership, environmental projects, global awareness, AgriKids, school magazine and running various other school and community projects.

Some examples of significant achievements in 2016 were: • Year 7 and Year 8 Mathex competition winners.

• Receiving two of the three major awards in the Regional Science Fair (selected from Years 7 - 13).

• 4th in New Zealand at the National AgriKids competition in Timaru.

• A medal in the ICAS English assessment and numerous distinctions in international competitions.

• The highest score in New Zealand in the Otago Problem Solving challenge.

• Numerous representations in regional and national sporting codes.

• An outstanding kapahaka group.

• High quality student art works displayed in prominent areas around Whangarei.

Our school curriculum provides students with opportunities to make connections and be excited about learning. Digital technology is used widely to support learning. Kamo Intermediate is an inclusive school, catering for all learners.

We pride ourselves on providing strong pastoral care and support for emerging adolescents. Our professional staff always go beyond what is expected to support learning, both inside and outside the classroom.

Kamo has wonderful schools in the area and we are fortunate to have strong links with all of them. We are proud to be part of that wider community.

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Hurupaki School

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urupaki School’s new vision, Learning Today for Tomorrow, is forward thinking and relates to preparing our students to face their future with confidence. The school has a reputation for developing a life-long love of learning in a caring environment where participation and excellence in academic, artistic, sporting, digital, cultural and environmental activities are actively promoted. Talent and creativity are nurtured and we are proud of the achievements of our learners.

Changes to many of the school’s physical learning environments have recently been made to support the wellbeing and needs of our teachers and learners. Walls have been physically removed, and learning spaces now allow for collaboration between teachers, and collaboration among learners.

The school’s innovative learning environments are flexible and inclusive in that opportunities are provided for a variety of activities to occur. We know that all learners learn in different ways, and at different times they may need to work alone or together, sitting or standing, with technology and without it, in quiet spaces or with noise,

indoors and outdoors. There is room for collaborative group based activities as well as quiet areas for reflection or reading. The open collaborative learning spaces are used creatively to ensure learning is social, open, engaging and relevant. The usual teacher to child ratio applies and children benefit from having more than one teacher to support them in their learning space. Teachers benefit from having the opportunity to learn from each other and having the opportunity to problem-solve together. There is a shared responsibility for learning.

The learning is being made increasingly visible for teachers, learners, parents and whanau at Hurupaki School, and students are supported as active learners taking an increasing level of responsibility for their learning. Learning Progressions are used to support our learners to know… “How am I doing?”, “Where am I going?”, and “Where to next?” Making the learning visible empowers both our learners and their parents.

Hurupaki School is committed to building the necessary foundations of knowledge and competencies to support students to succeed in life and learning.

Hurupaki School

20 Dip Road, Kamo, Whangarei, NZ Phone: (09) 435 0733 Fax: (09) 435 3671 www.hurupaki.school.nz

Learning Today for Tomorrow – mo –a –po –po – Ka ako i tenei ra

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Hangar Frames and Gallery

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egan and Barry Squire purchased Frames picture framing business in Kamo in 2006.

They changed the business name to Hangar Frames and Gallery after the aeroplane hangar they were renovating to live in. Hangar gallery specialises in showcasing the diverse talents of Northland artists. The gallery has had many interesting and varied group shows like the popular ‘miniature’ art summer

exhibition as well as shows of individual artists including Chris Wilkie and the late Jo Hardy. Exhibition opening evenings have proved to be successful and entertaining with music and poetry performed.

Megan is a trained picture framer while Barry is an artist and craftsman builder. Over the years they have framed many intriguing objects including a century old wine bottle, love letters, a large prison key, and antique

kete and korowai. All Black jerseys continue to be a popular framing item.

Hangar Frames and Gallery are located at 402 Kamo Rd, but in late March they will be moving to a heritage villa at 14 Cross St in the Regent. The villa is currently undergoing renovation to provide a gallery area and restore aspects of the house back to its original condition.

There will be car parking on site and disabled access, and Megan and Barry welcome visitors.

Megan and Barry have enjoyed the Kamo business and residential community who have been friendly and supportive during their 10 years on the corner. Megan says, “it has been very rewarding being part of a close knit community and we will miss the friendly faces. We will always consider Kamo our local village.”

The business website www.hangarframesgallery.co.nz catalogues Northland artists represented

by Hangar Gallery.

We are moving from our old site in Kamo shown here

HANGAR FRAMES AND GALLERY IS LOCATED AT 402 KAMO RD.

Business owners Megan and Barry Squire will spend time discussing framing options for artworks, photos, needlework’s and medals etc. New framing ranges are added frequently to ensure their selection remains varied and current. Other services Megan and Barry can organise include photo enhancements, painting or paper restoration work. They also provide insurance consultations.

The gallery showcases the diverse talents of Northlands talented artists. Hangar Gallery has had curious group shows and solo exhibitions. Exhibition opening evenings are entertaining with musicians and poets performing.

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The Northland Golf Club

supports the Kamo community T

he Northland Golf Club initially started out in 1932 as the Raumanga Golf Club. Set on the old Murdoch property, it lasted just 12 months before shifting its base to Whau Valley. It was renamed The Whau Valley Golf Club and opened on 20th April 1933 on land located between Whau Valley and Kamo. In 1963, due to increasing costs from rates, the decision was made to sell and shift the club into a more rural location.

It was sold for £55,000 to Duncan Ross and Jack James and the move was made to the present site purchased from Vernon Lilley. The new clubhouse was built by Haigh Builders the following year - 1964.

The Northland Golf Club (Inc) celebrated its opening day in the current location on Saturday 27th February 1965. The foresight of those members 50 years ago, who when faced with the prospect of creating

and developing a new course to continue to play golf, did not shy away from the task but created what is now a superb golf course.

Since its inception many native trees (55 varieties) have been planted which are now of an age to provide good shelter and of a height and size to hinder wayward shots.

50 years ago - July 1967,with the advent of decimal currency, green fees were increased from 75c to $1 for weekends and holidays and weekdays 50c to 75c. Now green fees are $35.00 for members of other clubs and $45.00 for non golf club members. Full membership for a year is $750.00 and 9 hole membership $550.00.

Being a golfer at Northland Golf Club gives you the opportunity to play golf on a course that caters for the range of club golfers. A golf course that has the variety of golf holes to challenge and tease the club golfer. It is a golf course that has enough character to ensure that the very low handicapper has to play well to tame it, if they ever do. It is a golf course that has continued to mature and with the

nurturing it receives from our experienced and capable greens staff continues to present as one of the top golfers’ course here in Northland and most definitely in Whangarei.

The 6 bay driving range which is open 7 days a week enables members and the public to sharpen their skills and/or release their frustrations.

There are a range of playing opportunities for members and visitors available during the week. Along with the usual Saturday club days for men and women there are various playing options during week.

For men we have 2 “schools”. Tuesday and Thursday. The attractive feature of the Tuesday school is you turn up, pay your daily fee ($6.00) and you go into a four arranged by the organiser and a multi-tee start begins at 11 am. This differs from the Thursday School where you turn up between 10.30 and 12.00 make up your own four. At the end of the day in both schools anyone who scores 36 or more stable ford points picks up a prize from the prize table.

Women have a similar groups playing and these tee off at 8.30 on both Tuesday and Wednesday.

On Wednesday we have a strong field of up to 40 men and women 9 hole golfers who play in a completion each week as well as a smaller group of 9 hole golfers who play on a Monday morning. Once you have completed your golfing adventure you can relax in the café and enjoy a range of café food, a tea or coffee or even a beer.

A view of the course taken in 1967

Retirement living and care at its best!

At Jane Mander Retirement Village you can enjoy the benefits of being part of a friendly community with resort-style facilities right on your doorstep.

There are also regular activities, events and outings.

At Jane Mander life isn’t about slowing down, it’s about having the time to do so much more!

Have peace of mind knowing we can look after you at any stage - with independent and assisted living, resthome, hospital and dementia care.

And did you know, as a Ryman village we offer fixed weekly fees for life – guaranteed.*

For more information or if you would like to come in for a tour phone Tammy on 09 435 3803.

*Terms and conditions apply

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Radius Rimu Park – a home away from home

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n the heart of Kamo and surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds is a thriving village with plenty of fun, laughter and contentment within.

This is the home to over 50 residents aged between 57 and 98 who, between themselves and their families, have chosen to live here.

Radius Rimu Park Rest Home is where it’s at and here the focus is on individualised care while being inclusive of family and friends. The helpful and friendly staff encourage residents to find the balance between independence and support while helping create a home away from home.

Rimu Park is one of several rest homes owned

by Radius Care who pride themselves on treating their residents as well-respected individuals whilst requiring assistance to maintain quality in their lives.

As well as regular GP services and 24-hour registered nurse care, residents have access to an onsite hair dresser, physiotherapist, podiatrist, chaplaincy services, entertainment and in-house activities, such as quiz sessions, crafts and visits from school children - with bingo, the entertainment

and the weekly happy hour always popular. There are several spacious lounges with large tv screens, where residents can relax or socialise, whether it’s a singalong to the piano or quiet time. Meal times are keenly-anticipated, not only for the appetising food but the chance to catch up with friends. There is also a well-stocked library with extensive indoor and outdoor spaces.

Just minutes from the CBD, external activities include town trips, swimming at the local pools, library visits, dining at local restaurants and trips to the beach.

Away from the fun, there are plenty of places to find solitude: The rest home itself is surrounded by a tranquil landscaped environment with mature trees, courtyards and beautiful rose gardens.

But at the end of the day, after all that fun, residents can unwind in the sanctuary of their own private room with ensuite attached, decorated to their individualised taste and surrounded by their personal items and memories.

Whangarei local returns to manage Radius Rimu Park Radius Rimu Park has recently appointed new facility manager, Greg Parker.

Originally a Whangarei local, Greg returned to the region to take the top job at Radius Rimu Park.

He has over 20 years of experience working in and managing resthomes and hospitals for the elderly throughout Northland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty.

Greg is happy to be back ‘home’ and able to spend more time with family members. Together with his team of experienced staff, he is looking forward to continuing to build Radius Rimu Park into the best elderly care provider in Whangarei.

“Having worked in aged care around the country, it’s nice to be back home caring for the members of my local community,” says Greg.

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UIT is a company made up of qualified and experienced experts who are obsessively devoted to the pursuit of delivering reliable, quality IT services to Whangarei and Northland.

The experienced team delivers their first-rate service to all manner of businesses, organisations and residents throughout the region. Having a large team means they can work with large schools and business projects down to the smallest of residential jobs.

The team offers a full range of services, from basic fix solutions through to managed server and cloud products. This includes 24 hours a day, seven days a week monitoring and support. UIT can also offer sound unbiased advice and consulting on IT strategy, cloud solutions, business continuity planning, system and supplier selection, designing and embedding solutions and more. They provide solutions tailored to meet your specific needs and can assist onsite or remotely.

UIT strive to be the most sought after IT firm in Northland and have big plans to continue the growth of the business and also the calibre and scope of the services they offer customers.

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