by Grapevine Admin (Chris) | Apr 25, 2019 | MailChimp
This old boy is still with us (Martin Access Rd), he’s being fed and looked after in our laundry for now but can’t stay here. So far we’ve failed to find his family. He is quite comfortable around people and so it’s clear he has been someone’s pet. – He’s not chipped, so we’re not going to reunite him that way… if anyone knows of a lost, solidly built, older, tabby male, neutered cat can they please get in touch?
Alternatively, if you would like to adopt this older fella (and don’t have cats of your own – he was scrapping with our two), then we’d consider rehoming him directly, that would be a good outcome.
We can’t keep him here and will be looking to move him to a shelter either over the weekend or during next week.
Please share this with your friends.
Thanks, Chris – Call or txt 021624717
by Grapevine Admin (Chris) | Apr 23, 2019 | MailChimp
A large and tame, tabby cat has been hanging around our place for the past couple of weeks. It’s pretty tame and very used to humans so it’s clearly not a stray.
We think it’s male due it’s size and behaviour. Tonight we’ve managed to lock him in our laundry so that we can find his home. We’ll be scanning him tomorrow and then taking him to a rescue if he’s not local or identifiable. He’s an old boy with what looks like the start of cataracts in one eye. Please see photos below:
If you know who’s boy this might be then we’d love to see him get home. Please phone / txt Chris on 021624717.
by Grapevine Admin (Chris) | Apr 22, 2019 | MailChimp
An update circulated by Judith Williams from Puhoi
ANZAC Day update – Puhoi
A community decision will see a traditional Anzac commemoration go ahead this April 25 in Puhoi despite a police directive to postpone the annual event and encourage people to travel to memorial ceremonies in larger centres such as Warkworth, Wellsford and the Hibiscus Coast.
The rationale for the directive is the lack of sufficient police force members to patrol Anzac ceremonies in smaller centres in the face of possible threats to public safety following the events of March 15, when 50 Muslim worshipers were gunned down and killed at two Christchurch mosques.
Puhoi people have, however, expressed a wish to meet, as has become traditional over the past few years, at the settlement’s war memorial gates at the entrance to the Puhoi Pioneers Memorial Park.
The familiar format – a gathering, this year at 9.30am, comprising Reveille, Scouts, Fire Brigade members and other uniformed groups, a talk by a resident war history enthusiast and the laying of wreaths – will be repeated, the major difference this year being that the coordinators of the event will be the local fire brigade, not the Puhoi Heritage Museum Society, instituters and organisers of previous commemorations.
The heritage society will abide by the police directive not to hold a commemoration in Puhoi this year.
The annual display of war memorabilia and literature, plus an Anzac biscuits and refreshments gathering at the historic Puhoi Library, will not be affected by these changes to the traditional format, except for opening times – this year from 10am to 2pm.
Instead of the usual morning tea in the community hall following the parade, the fire brigade will be hosting the refreshments following the ceremony. People can easily find parking or walk to the centrally-located station.
“The decision to go ahead with the gathering was a community one, and the risk expectation has now been lowered from high to medium,” says deputy fire chief Mike Donovan..
Ends
Puhoi Market update:
And thanks to our market manager, Jaqui Barrett, for the following village market news:
Come and join us at the Puhoi Village Market on Sunday, 28th April, 9am – 1pm.
Music this month is by Paul King and Chris Power, multi-instrumentalists and sin…gers of Celtic/ Folk Roots based music and songs. We will also be entertained by Dianne Morgan and the Jade River Ukes.
Other features at this month’s market include a visit from the Warkworth Theatre Group to promote their upcoming production ‘Allo ‘Allo and an education stand run by the Waitotora Sustainable & Resilient Living group.
A new service we are trialing is the delivery of fresh, organic veggie boxes, https://aotearoamarketgarden.co.nz/box/ orders taken between Tuesday, 23rd @ 10am – Thursday 25th @ 8pm).
There are spaces available for car boot selling (book your spot now, puhoivillagemarket@gmail.com or 021 977 181)
Funny fruit and vegetable display, bring along your produce by 10am for display. Creative interference allowed, even encouraged. An activity for the kids and adults with a sense of fun.
All this, combined with our friendly bunch of old and new stall holders and locals will make this a relaxing and enjoyable morning.
The Sports Club will be open and Jessica and her team offering hot food and drinks for a snack or brunch.
Family and dog friendly, safe play area for the kids and easy, free parking.
All enquiries – puhoivillagemarket@gmail.com or 021 977 181
by Grapevine Admin (Chris) | Apr 13, 2019 | MailChimp
Looking to earn extra money. I’m 16 years old and looking to fund my Borneo trip to help disadvantaged kids. Happy to do any type of work required in the Makarau area. Experience with fence repairs, gardening, manual labour, tidying up, cleaning, cooking.
Please email me joshua021@hotmail.co.nz if you have anything available. Happy to consider anything. Wages negotiable.
Regards Josh
by Grapevine Admin (Chris) | Apr 11, 2019 | MailChimp
ASC = Auckland Shooting Club
As per a public Facebook post, published yesterday (https://www.facebook.com/1313080602124534/posts/2016606531771934?sfns=mo):
“The Court of Appeal has found in favour of the Vipassana Trust. The Auckland Shooting Club’s consent (a CoC) was wrongly issued and has been set aside, not just from today, but from the time of issue. The Auckland Shooting Club should never have been in operation, and their CoC is gone for good. They cannot legally operate.” (post continues…)
Radio NZ reported the story this morning here: https://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2018690441/shooting-club-told-to-close-meditation-centre-neighbours-celebrate
Further to this, another report says that the club president has resigned with some further details here: https://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/386798/gun-club-president-resigns-after-closure-order-and-residents-fears?fbclid=IwAR01aOMogE0rP3HlZkDOpwhoi-lNs9R8erRD6eAwLrfLTPH9dSoDRjzz4FY
For some this will be significant, and very welcomed news, for others it may not be welcomed. Either way, it is still significant news which we felt ought to be shared. The link above is a public link which you can visit, even without a facebook account.
