In Brief

Help for gardening group

The Mangawhai Beach School Environmental Group would really appreciate any donations of seeds, seedlings, compost, blood and bone, and pots for their newly established garden. Contact Andie Gore in Room 11 or by email at agore@mangawhaibeach.school.nz if you can assist in any way.

 

Few more days to complete census

Anyone who has yet to complete a census form has until April 10 to return outstanding forms. Legal action can be taken against those who have not completed their census obligations.

Everyone who was in New Zealand on census night, 5 March 2013 is required by law to complete a 2013 Census form.

So far Statistics NZ has collected well in excess of 5 million census forms - individual and dwelling forms combined.

If your completed census forms are still sitting at home, please post them back now. Phone 0800 CENSUS (0800 236 787) and ask for a freepost envelope to post them back in. Call the 0800 number if you need forms or any other help.

 

Holiday day camp on offer

Children from around the district are being encouraged to register for the 2013 Otamatea Day Camp, a bush adventure for children 6–12 years old. April holiday dates are April 22, 23 and 24. Registration and information forms should be available from school offices, Skelton’s Drapery (Paparoa), Sugarbelles Café (Maungaturoto), Dreams (Maungaturoto), and the Kaiwaka District Council office. For enquires phone Ruth 431 8491 or Debbie 431 6892.