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PAKU VIEWS
ISSUE 5 SPRING 2012
About & Around Town
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And the “winner” is...
This new sign
graphic is the culmination of efforts as well
as a competition to create a Tairua symbol
reflecting a “STAY and PLAY” slogan.
Recognise the elements in the graphic?
Representing the Tairua Residents and
Ratepayers Association and the Tairua
Information Centre is (L to R): Anton Roest,
John Fanshawe, Bob Davies, Eve Roper,
Ant Haddock, Gloria Giles, Ivan Serich, Tony
Lanzi, Dave Dodd and Dave Coyle
(photo by Rowena Brown).
The Tairua Troubadours annual show, “Shake, Rattle
n’ Roll”, was all about the music. Audiences dressed to
rock during six September performances. Written and
directed by the talented Jennie Turner, the Kiwi style
storyline, was based around the beach hop theme and
featured the rivalry between Ford and Holden fans.
First time showgoers were astounded that this small
community group (now in its 31st year) can produce
such great entertainment. And they looked like they
were having so much fun doing it! Proceeds benefited
the Coromandel Westpac Helicopter and purchase of a
new comunity van.
Earlier this year the Troubadours performed an academy
award show
The Toscars
(Tairua Oscars) to raise money
for a new sound system and stage. Nominations and
performances of the ‘best bits’ from the past eight
shows were enjoyed by the audience who dressed for
the red carpet. Check out their Facebook page!
Candy girls from the Sweet factory: Pamela Ferla, Sue
Porter, Louise Elliott, Gillian O’Neill, Ivy Cory-Wright, and
Maria Cory-Wright. Just a few from an outstanding cast that
deserves a big round of applause.
The Tairua Troubadours Shake Things Up
Have you noticed these new posts popping up around
Tairua? This one depics the construction of the Town Hall
in 1932. Another post located near the base of Paku tells
of the oldest artifact ever found in New Zealand, while
another explains the story of Tairua’s first school house.
The Tairua History Trail came to life in June thanks to
the dedication of many volunteers–in particular Bev
Waterman, David Rushforth, Graham Empson and Pat
King. This self guided tour is approximately 8 km in
total and is a flat easy walk taking in 20 historical sites
around Tairua. Pick up the your free “walking path tour”
pamphlet at the Tairua Information Centre.
These historical markers include engraved text and
photographs. Many of the plaques were sponsored by
families or groups that have strong connections to the
historic location. Major contributors include the Tairua-
Pauanui Communty Board, Trust Waikato, and the Tairua
Residents and Ratepayers Association.
Tairua
History Trail
The 2013
Mercury Bay Art Escape Tour
, attracting over
1500 to the Coromandel, is a “must see” event for art
lovers and collectors. Mapping out a self guided tour of
over 45 studios and galleries from Tairua to Otama, it is
a great opportunity to meet these artists (which include
past PakuViews cover artists) in their studios and view or
purchase their work.
The tour, which takes place the first two
weekends in March, is under leadership of a
new administrator, Charlotte Giblin, former
Director of Wallace Gallery in Morrinsville.
“The deep pool of creative talent in the
Coromandel Peninsula is incredible”, she
shares, “And it’s a great honour to help organise an event
which promotes and supports them”.
The
Guide for the 2013 Art Escape Tour
showcases the
exhibiting artists and offers a detailed easy-to-read
map (handy as a year-round reference to artists in the
area). And don’t miss the popular opening reception of
the showcase exhibition “
Taste of the Tour
”, happening
Friday 1st March at Hot Waves Café. Tickets for “Taste”
and the Guides will be available for purchase from early
December. Visit
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