Hamraki Rag

The region’s favourite community rag. August 2009

Tune in to Radio Hampden

by Trevor Norton
Did you know there are more than one this opportunity to get in touch with your
thousand low power FM (LPFM) radio neighbours. Anyone wishing their notices,
stations in the country, and one of them news or information to be broadcast, please
is broadcasting 24 hours a day in your pass them on to Trevor (phone 4394 887, fax
neighbourhood? Admittedly, they have 4394 8850) by Monday evening. Also, if you
a limited range, because, by law they are want to play a few tunes or have your own
restricted to no more than ½ a watt of power say, you may arrange with Trevor to be in
output, but it is powerful enough for you the studio on a Tuesday evening, to go ‘On
to listen to. You must have heard of Air’ in person.
the Heritage Radio in Oamaru. The Studio is at 6 Itchen Street,
One of its three transmitters and is the home of an extensive
is situated in Moeraki (the collection of vintage radios. Call
other two being on Cape in any time during normal office
Wanbrow and at the hours and have a good browse
north end of Oamaru). through this collection. There
The programme is no admission charge. The
consists mainly of a Studio’s phone number is
variety of music that 4340 362.
would be appreciated *The range of the Moeraki
more by an older transmitter does not extend
audience, that is music much beyond Hampden,
from the 40s to the 70s. although in the higher parts
Individual presenters may of the town, the Cape Wanbrow
specialise in Celtic, Country, transmitter (on 88.3 FM) can be
Gospel and Show music. There clearly received. To get the best
One of the presenters,
is even a weekly programme of Margaret Sterling signal you need to have a good FM
music taken exclusively from 7” aerial. Usually the single lead of the
45 disks. cheaper radios is not adequate for an LPFM
On Tuesday evening (from 4 to 10 transmitter. Ideally, for the 107 frequency, the
pm) you can hear a programme aimed in aerial must be of the dipole type exactly 15
particular to listeners in Hampden and or 30 inches long. If you have any problems
Moeraki. You can tune in to 107 FM to receiving the signal, please contact Trevor.
find out local information and news. Take
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Old landfill clean-up update
by Gerry O’Neill, Solid Waste
Officer, Waitaki District Council
Progress continues to be made with
the Hampden Landfill consent process.
Following Council’s application to Otago
Regional Council for a consent to
place rock protection at the toe of this
landfill, a meeting took place on May
15 with the Department of Conservation
(DoC) and the Otago Regional Council
(ORC) to discuss DoC’s concerns
regarding the geological feature at this
site. Following this meeting, Council drew
up an amended application and sent it to
DoC and ORC for comment.
DoC raised two minor concerns over
protection of the cone-in-cone concretions
but following discussions between
Waitaki District Council and DoC a verbal
agreement was reached. A letter was Landfill and subsequently during a
sent on June 29 to ORC outlining these visit by Whitestone Contracting Ltd,
further amendments. It is expected these that considerable volumes of water are
amendments will be acceptable to all draining from the landfill at the moment,
parties, and it will now be up to ORC to and it is unlikely that remediation work
manage the consent side of things. will be undertaken until the site dries out
It is noted by Council’s coastal engineer enough for truck and plant to gain access
during a visit to Hampden Closed to the site.
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Let’s Dance the Night Away!
by Jennifer Black

An enthusiastic group of about 22 The atmosphere is happy and friendly

people gather on a Thursday night at
5.45 pm in the School Gym to learn
ballroom dancing under the expert
guidance of Madeleine who drives from
Kurow each week to inspire Hampden’s
dancers. It is all about participation and
fun. Madeleine’s teaching style is so
helpful and straightforward, no-one feels
nervous but instead they can relax and
learning becomes very enjoyable.
and everyone helps each other, including
often meeting informally on the weekends
for a catch up practice. The regular dances
now being organised in Hampden create
a sense of community with people
enjoying great music, dancing and supper
together. Don’t be left out. Come along to
our classes.
For more information, please ring
Judy Foley on 4394 761.

Everything printed here appears on our website as it

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Wednesday Nights at the Films
Postponed
The planned screening of films over three
Wednesday nights, reported in the Rag
last month, has been postponed until
September.
Trevor Norton, the convenor of the
Hampden Film Society, says this was
due to difficulties being experienced
this month by the New Zealand Film
Federation.
Here is Trevor’s explanation:
“Apologies to the People of Hampden.
The arrangements we were making with
the Waitati Film Society to have three
screenings in Hampden in August with a
view to assessing the possibility of regular
News from the Library Shelves
By Alison McTavish
Some great new books are being
processed by Oamaru Library at the
moment including:
The 10pm Question: Kate de Goldi –
NZPost winner this year, and Montana
finalist
Limestone: Fiona Farrell – with an
Oamaru background I’ve been told
Road to Kawhia: Time O’Connor – a
novel about the life of Te Rauparaha
Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel
Pie Society – novel about post-war
Guernsey
A Case of Two Cities: Qiu Xiaolong –
one of the Inspector Chen series. Great.
The Book Thief: Markus Zusak – a
story of Nazi Germany told by Death
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screenings, have fallen through.
The Waitati Film Society was making
arrangements with the New Zealand
Film Federation to supply these films. The
NZFF also operates the large International
Film Festivals that are currently being
screened in the four main centres, and
the request about film screenings in
Hampden got put on the back burner
because of work overload.
The NZFF has asked if Hampden can
possibly wait until September to screen
these films.
I guess we don’t have much option.
Trevor - Convenor. Phone me on 4394
887 if you have any enquiries.”
The Sewing Circle of Heart: Christina
Lamb – A foreign correspondent’s inside
view of life for educated women in
Afghanistan.
New DVDs in the pipeline:
Mad Mac: Bill Morris’s film about a
reformed paua poacher
Earth Whisperers: Kathleen Gallagher’s
interviews with New Zealanders who
draw their inspiration from our land.
Your local library is open between
2pm and 4pm on Fridays and 10am and
noon on Saturdays.
See you there.
 community info
Hampden Transfer Lockies Takeaways
Station Hours: 11am to 7.30pm
Hours: 8.30am to (Monday to Thursday,
12.30pm (Wednesdays, may be closed between
Fridays and Sundays) 2pm and 4pm if quiet)
11am to 8pm (Friday
to Sunday)
Hampden Motors Phone: 4394 744
(Peter and Jill are still here
operating the shop and workshop
with fuel sales. Lawnmower sales Hampden Mechanical
and servicing and chainsaw repairs Hours: 8.30am to 5.30pm
and sharpening have resumed. (except on Wednesdays
A new range of plants and potting
and Sundays)
mix will be arriving shortly.)
Closed for lunch between
Hours: 7.30am to
noon and 1pm
5.30pm weekdays
Phone 4394 646
8am to noon weekends
Phone: 4394 086

Toby’s Fish
Hours: 11am-6pm,
Wednesday through Monday
(closed on Tuesdays) Tobys Fresh Fish
Available now: fresh blue cod
Thought about advertising locally?
Please contact us to book advertising and fresh cooked crayfish.
space in the Rag. Our rates are: Live crayfish coming shortly.
• $20 A5 page 5kg bags of Makikihi
• $10 1/2 A5 or business card Fries in stock now
A good range of Havoc
Discount or waiver of the above Pork products available.
fees may be available for non- Coffee and cake to go.
commercial community events.
All classified ads are free.
Hours: 11am-6pm,
Deadline: 20th of the month.
Wednesday through Monday
(closed on Tuesdays)
hamrakirag@gmail.com or 4394 511
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Monthly School Report
by John Laing
School roll Donations
Our roll has now hit 26 which is a A huge thank you to the community
significant milestone as the Ministry stall that is run at the monthly
of Education will now start paying Hampden market. The stall holders
for Fleur’s salary. Eighteen months have donated over $170 to the school.
ago when the roll dipped below 20 And thank you very much to the
the board of trustees (BOT)
committed to staffing Hampden
school as a two teacher school
which resulted in them funding
a teacher for eighteen months.
Their decision has been justified
by where we are today. There
are further enrolments expected
this year and early next year
so maintaining staffing at two
teachers is part of the BOT
long term strategic plan.
Fundraising
Now that our roll has
triggered the Ministry of
Eduction to pay for both teachers the community dance class that donated
BOT will be able to build its reserves the profits from their dance to our
up again. Prudent fiscal management fundraising efforts. The support we
by previous BOT of Hampden school are receiving demonstrates that the
gave the present BOT the opportunity Hampden community feels how
to fund a second teacher. We will be important it is to retain its school
continuing with our fundraising in and its staff of two teachers.
2009 and 2010 to reach our target. What’s coming up in the third term
Our fundraising project for 2009 is The third term promises to be a very
to ensure we have sufficient funds to busy term. We have a visit from the
staff Hampden school with two teachers education review office, gym festival,
in 2010. Our target for the end of 2009 cross country, music festival, school
is set at $15000 (and $30000 for the end photos among some of the highlights.
of 2010) and we are currently at $11000. Getting a copy of our newsletter from
Your generous support helps one of the businesses in Hampden is the
the staff and all the children best way to find out what we are up to.
of Hampden school.
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 Tina's Perennials
S AV E O U R
CHURCHES
Ideal for mass planting,
hedging and edging.
Alchemilla mollis
The Board of Managers of the (Ladies Mantle)
Maheno Otepopo Presbyterian Helleborus sp
Church has been discussing (Winter Rose)
the future of the church Buxus sempervirens
buildings in its parish. The (box hedging)
Hampden Church is included Lavender dentata
in this. We have a beautiful (1m high)
building with an historic Lavender augustifolia
classification but which is (English 45cm high)
under utilised. We would like Nepeta (Cat Mint)
to ask you, as a member of the
Hampden Area Community, All $1 each
what you feel about its future. Perennials $2.50
Is a church necessary in the each or 5 for $10.
district? Could we ‘join forces’
with the other church families
and share resources to retain
Over 100 perennial
perhaps only one church? Do varieties available.
you have any ideas on how to Dry shade a
make the best use of shrinking speciality.
funds and escalating costs?
We welcome your feedback. Also available:
Feel free to contact Buddlea -- Apricot shade
Joan Sutherland 4394 Hebe -- White
844 or Margaret
Cruickshank 4394 180. Phone: 4394 410
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H a m pden c o m m u n i t y E ner g y news
by Dugald McTavish

Hampden C ommunity Energ y WRRP seemed a good option and we

continues to seek out energy and
environment-related opportunities that
can improve the quality and security of
life in our community.
AGM: The Annual General Meeting
of HCE will be held on Saturday 21
September at 7 pm in the Hall. Please
come along and support the Society.
More details on speakers later.
Home insulation: On behalf of HCE,
Trevor Norton collected the names of
those people in Hampden/Moeraki who
might be eligible for assistance to insulate
their homes under a scheme initiated by
the Labour Government. The work has
now been done for nearly everybody and
we understand there are now some nice
warm Hampden homes!
Solid waste tender: HCE (along
with Waihemo Waste Busters) have
formally supported the Waitaki Resource
Recovery Park (WRRP) tender for the
Solid Waste Management contract. We
felt that a better service would result
from working in conjunction with the
Park than alone, but we are still very keen
to take an active role in managing waste
“in our own backyard”. Supporting the
now await a decision from the Council.
Community centre: The idea of
further improving/modifying the
Hampden Community Centre to make
it still more useful and inviting has been
discussed with the Hall Committee. As a
first step, we are jointly working on a way
to best canvas your ideas on this, so you
will hear more shortly. Meanwhile, please
remember any good ideas you have!
Rec ycling: As most Hampden
residents will be aware now, we have
a recycling trailer based at Hampden
Motors. There are bags available from
the garage at $1.70 each. Please use these
as that is how we fund the service. BUT
recyclables only please, NO RUBBISH.
We are very grateful to those who, from
time to time, voluntarily take the trailer
in to the WRRP in Oamaru. If you are
willing to do this, please let Elizabeth
know - it’s not difficult and the Park
unloads it while you do your shopping!
And a special thanks to Russell Quinn
of Oamaru who did the beautiful sign
writing on the trailer.
Contact: Elizabeth Norton 4394 887

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ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR & HEAT PUMP INSTALLER
Accredited Fujitsu Heat Pump Installer

We can now supply Fujitsu Heat Pumps.

If you are thinking of purchasing a heat
pump, contact us for a competitive quote,
and we can advise you about the size and
type you will require and install it for you.
For all electrical work large or small
around the home or farm.

Contact Peter
104 Haven Street, Moeraki
Mobile: 021 20 69 053
After hrs phone: 439 4550

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 Hampden Celebrations (Possible) Programme
by Ken Bridge

Friday October 23: Saturday October 24:

Meet and greet and chat. Register for Community Market.

events at Hampden Hall 7pm. Hall 9 – 12am. Heritage displays.
Or you can register on Saturday Waihemo Heritage trust display.
morning during the market. Genealogical software available for
families wanting information.

Vintage parade and display. 12 –

2pm

Craft Display – 9am – 12pm Sat-

urday, Sunday and Monday. Saint
Stephen’s Anglican Church. For
instance - quilts and wall hangings.

Proclamation – 3pm and Afternoon

Tea. Hampden Hall. Piper. Mayor
and Jacqui Dean to speak. Army
presence?

4-6pm Prepare hall for dance. Army

display in school hall (old drill hall).
Clark’s Mill open to public. 2-4pm.
$5.

Dance - 8pm.

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 Hampden Celebrations (Possible) Programme

Sunday October 25: Monday October 26:

Church 10am and morning tea? The Great Hampden Possum and
Presbyterian church. All welcome. Rabbit shoot. Report in by 11 am
All three churches open from 11am Catering.
to 12.30pm.
Mini Cavalcade - 8am to 12.?
Clark’s Mill open 2-4pm. $5.
Clark’s Mill open 2-4pm. $5
Sand castle competition - 1pm. Cater-
ing. Skateboard competition 1-4pm.

Treasure hunt - 2pm. Catering. Pet

parade.

Bert Munro beach time trials. 3pm.

Catering.

Talent Quest- Junior 6 pm. Teenage,

Mature and Antique 8pm.

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Hampden Senior Citizens Club Invites You
The Hampden Senior Citizens
Club wishes to invite any members
of our community to come along and
join us. Our club has been serving the
area since it was established in April
1979, has met almost every month
since.
If you enjoy fellowship, fun and
friendship then why don’t you come
along and join in? We meet once a
month for a wide variety of activities.
Some of the things planned ahead are
a Chinese dinner in Dunedin, a trip
to Oamaru to see a film, a Christmas
dinner and next year a BBQ and a
4-wheel drive excursion.
Garden Notes for August From Exquisite Blooms
Guidelines for Rose Pruning
1. Use sharp secateurs.
2. Don’t prune too early as heavy frost can
damage the cut.
3. Cut above an outward facing bud.
4. Use a slightly slanting cut away from
the bud.
5. Remove inner growth, giving a vase
shape.
6. Cut away any dead wood.
7. Don’t be afraid to give them a good
trim back. As long as there are buds there,
(even though they are dormant) they will
break out.
8. Flowering should happen about 80
days after pruning.
9. Spray plant and cuts with all purpose
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The last 4-wheel drive day we
started with a big lunch, then we were
driven right up the top of the ranges
behind Herbert where we could look
at extensive views over the coast and
also over towards the Maniatoto and
down to the McRaes mine.
So come and join us in time for the
bus excursion to Dunedin and our
Chinese dinner on August 27.
Contact Gloria, phone 4394 771
oil, to eradicate scale, mites, etc.
10. Remember, when you buy a new rose,
it should be pruned after planting.
August is a good month to dig some
organic compost into the vegie garden.
Remember, do not dig any in where you
are going to put root crops such as carrots
or parsnips, as this may cause forking and
you could end up with two or more legs
on your root crops!
Organic compost makes a big difference
to brassica crops of cauli, cabbage etc, as
besides feeding them it also helps prevent
loss of moisture which is beneficial to
plants.
 Hamraki Trading post
YOUR AD HERE Contact us for
free ‘Classifieds’ in this column.
FRIDGE/FREEZER In tidy
condition, donation to school.
4394 800
Washing Machine In tidy
condition, donation to school.
4394 800
WANTED Old carpets for spring
mulch. Wool only, no synthetics
thanks. You save tip fees, I save
trees, together we save the earth.
4394 599
MASSAGE TABLE In very good
condition. Reasonable offers.
4394 240
WANTED TO BUY Windows
suitable for sleepout renovation.
Ph: 027 381 7126 or 021 138 9894
WANTED 2 to 3 orphaned ewe
lams for small life style block.
4394344
Lots more items for sale,
give away and swap See
our local trading post on line at
Hamrakitrading.blogspot.com

Lots more items for sale,

give away and swap See
our local trading post on line at
Hamrakitrading.blogspot.com

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Hampden
Challenge Debate
Communiy
Hampden Community Energy B e n e f i t
are aiming to work in a “celebrity
debate” with the 130 year Dance
celebrations at Labour Weekend
in October. The suggestion is
that we put a “dream” debating
team up against a Government
team. The proposed topic for
debate is “There is no limit to the
size of the economy”. It seems
like an assumption that is never
questioned and yet the answer All Welcome, come along
is so important for us and our for a social evening.
children and how we should plan.
We thought the best way to
attract Government reps to African Dance
enter into the spirit of the event Demonstration.
would be to have a light-hearted Music by IPod.
picture shoot in front of the
Hall holding up a banner with
SaturdayAugust
the debate topic challenge and
invite the press along. We would 1 5 7 . 3 0 p m
issue a formal invitation to the
Government at the same time. H a m p d e n
We will do this at 12.30pm on
Community Hall
Monday 10 August at the Hampden
Hall. Obviously the more people,
the bigger impact and the more $5 per person, BYO.
likely we will get a positive response. A plate please.
So please come along (and bring
a ladder or flag) if you can.
You might even like to dress Proceeds to the Hampden
up in period costume.
Contact: Elizabeth Norton 4394 887
Rural Fire Brigade.
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 MOERAKI SERVICES LTD
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New this month: Caravan Satellite Dish Mounts.

I have been asked several times by campers about dish mounts
for caravans so have now designed a set-up that clamps to the
caravan draw bar. Call me for a consultation and fitting options.

I also am available to help get that new LCD TV, DVD or

whatever system you have wired up and performing at its best.

TELEPHONE installations: extensions or repairs.

Got Broadband? I am also stocking ADSL Filters for use when fitting
extra phones to your phone outlets while using broadband. Without
one of these fitted the phone may not ring and be noisy when in use.

LIGHTING:
Philips 20 watt (100 watt equivalent) at $6.50
Philips 24 watt (125 watt equivalent) at $7.00
These bulbs gives 40% more light at 20% of the running cost.

DAVE BROWN
MOERAKI SERVICES LTD
PHONE 4394259

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community Events in August
Pruning Day
What: Learn how to prune
When: Sunday August 2, 10.30am
Where: Crosby’s, Frew Rd, just
north of Herbert. First house on
the left over the railway line.
Cost: Free
Contact: Alison McTavish
on 4394 824
Pruning open day is organised
by New Zealand Tree Crops
Association. This is an opportunity
for you to learn how to prune
fruit trees, roses and currant
bushes. Everyone is welcome.
Hampden Challenge
Debate
What: Photo opportunity (see p.14)
When: Monday August 10, 12.30pm
Where: Hampden Hall.
Contact: Elizabeth Norton 4394 887
Community Dance
What: Community Dance
When: Saturday August 15, 7.30pm
Where: Hampden Community Hall
Cost: $5 per person (proceeds
to the Hampden Rural Fire
Brigade), BYO a plate please
Contact: Judy Foley on 4394 761
All welcome. Come along
for a social evening.
African Dance Demonstration.
Music by IPod.
If you have any events in September,
Let the whole community know.
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Community Market
What: Community Market
When: Saturday August 29,
between 9.00am and 12 noon
Where: Hampden Community Hall
Contact: Tina Lawrence on 4394 410
Craft, vegies, coffee, tea and
scones, plants, art, jewellery, bric
a brac, candles, sausage sizzle,
knitting and lots lots more. Stalls
inside and outside the hall.
Senior citizens club
bus trip to Dunedin
What: Bus excursion to Dunedin
and Chinese dinner (see p.12)
When: Thursday, August 27
Contact: Gloria on 4394 771
Apple grafting workshop
What: Learn how to graft apples
When: Saturday, September 5, 10am
Where: Outside the Community
Hall (if wet, inside the Hall)
Cost: Free
Contact: Alison McTavish
on 4394 824
Come along to the successful
Apple Day follow-up and learn how
to graft with Wayne Hollows. We
want to graft young apple trees
from some of Hampden’s grandest
old apple trees. See you there.