Progress Opunake is Established!
Monique Sinclair is the new Chairperson for the Opunake Business Association. Monique and husband Brian's business is Sinclair Electrical & Refrigeration. There was a discussion at the AGM on how the association needs to branch out more, include more interested members of the community and focus on Opunake as a whole. Therefore, Progress Opunake is established. Bring your ideas to the next meeting, 7 May.
Charity Fundraising Auction Evening - $270,000 raised.
This evening was a huge success and the Coastal Care Facility is one step closer, thanks to the generosity of Taranaki people. Generosity by way of a cheque for $200,000 from a coastal idenity was the first donation received on the night. Next was a head spinning auction for holiday homes, paintings, heat pump and much much more raising over $50,000. We were then entertained by a very funny and witty, Tom Scott, who provided us with stories of his days as a political cartoonist. Tom then offered to draw anyone who wished to pay a goodly price for his services. The evening closed with the announcements of the results for the silent auction and even more donations from some wonderful generous people. The total approxiamate amount raised on the evening was around $250,000. This amount will be adjusted once costs for the evening are finalised.
All proceeds go towards the building of the Coastal Care Facility in Opunake. For more information visit the website www.coastalcare.co.nz
The Coastal Taranaki Health Trust is having flyers delivered Weds 21/Thurs 22 March. These flyers have a form which includes pledges/donations/signed support. Opunake Lakeside Lions and community volunteers are going to be canvassing the township on Tues 27 Weds 28 and Thurs 29 March between 5-7.30pm to collect in these pledges/donations/signs of support. Please listen out for the fire engine siren to signal that we are in your area and have your forms ready, collectors would really appreciate that. If you/family/friends would like to be a collector, please contact Monique at 761 8084 with the night that you are available to collect and your ph number. The meeting base is the Opunake Bowling Club from 5pm. Thank you for your help and support.
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Situated
right on the coast overlooking a magnificent
swimming beach, Opunake is
the central service area for the surrounding
farming community and the central town in
Coastal Taranaki.
As
well as having one of the richest
dairying pasture in New Zealand,
the discovery of oil and gas in Taranaki
has further added to the prosperity
of the coast. The Maui Production
Station at Oaonui, its offshore platform
and the Ammonia/Urea Plant at Kapuni
both bring business to the area.
Mt Egmont
National Park draws tourists from all over
New Zealand and further afield. With its
numerous mountain walks and well equipped
huts, Mt Taranaki is a year round attraction
to the tramper as well as a popular ski field.
For the sports
enthusiast, the coast offers great surf breaks,
deep sea
fishing, boating, windsurfing - in fact virtually
any sport. Opunake itself,
because of its relaxed lifestyle, has attracted
a large number of retired people as well
as holiday makers.
It is a friendly community
with numerous facilities and activities.
These include a community owned picture theatre,
indoor heated swimming pool and an active
theatre group which all help contribute to
a strong community spirit.
Written by Opunake
Coastal News
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Opunake Business Association Meetings held on the 1st Monday of each month. Opunake Surf Inn, 5.30pm drinks and nibbles, then meeting 6pm.
Next meeting:
7 May 2012
Opunake Community Baths
Holiday hours
Public 1-4pm daily from 17 Dec, closed Christmas Day.
New - April Timetable
PDF or Word
Sat 7 April - Entry fee will be way of a can of food or non-perishable item. Read more
Pool Entry
$2 student & senior $3 adult
12 swim concession tickets available $20 & $30
Private bookings welcome - $25 per hour but rates are negotiable.
Pool 06 761 7175
Enquiries 06 761 8052 or 06 761 8382
Everybodys Theatre now has its own webpage.
Click here for info and to see what's on this month at the movies. You can now print your own monthly flyer.
Everybody's Picture Theatre Slideshow
Photo & slideshow by Debbie Campbell
Its in the Bag dates for you to remember.
Grand Final live in Whanagrei - 10 March 2012
The series goes to air on Maori TV on Sunday 8 April 2012 at 7pm. (Not sure when the Opunake show will be screened yet)
Sarah Lilburn and travelling partner recently travelled through New Zealand over the summer. Watch their video and see what they had to say about Opunake. Day 7 and day 8. |
