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Some Orere Point residents don't have a computer, let alone an Internet connection. Some of the items herein may be of interest to others who won't find out about things until the seasonal newsletter turns up in their letterboxes. If you have friends or neighbours out here who don't have Internet access, please feel free to pass on any bits of info you think worth sharing. You can also get the newsletters below by clicking the links below.
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Fishing Competition - Anniversary Weekend
OCBC will be holding the usual Fishing Competition on Sunday 28 January.Tickets ($10 adults and $5 under 12) will be available at the lower reserve from 6:00 a.m. or by contacting Edward Pram 794 or Rick Simpson 113 prior to the event. Weigh-in closes at 2:00 p.m. sharp. Fish auction will be held after the prizegiving. As usual, there will be food, raffles and spot prizes. Main prizes are:

Heaviest Snapper
Average Snapper
Heaviest other Species
Junior Snapper
$300
$200
$100
TBA
Big Day Out

This family fun day out is packed with food, drinks, raffles and prizes.  Activities for the whole family with amazing prizes to be won.  Vote on your favourite tractor, sponsor on a ball in the Great Orere Ball Run and watch them race down the river with the first three balls winning major prizes.  
 

This community fundraiser will be held on Saturday 03 February, between 10am and 3pm.  Bring your hat, sunblock and togs then relax back and chill to the music while the children get their faces painted, enter the beach art competition with plenty of activities for the grown ups to shine and have a laugh.  

The local Fire Brigade will have displays and a demonstration using the jaws of life.

The Great Orere Ball Run: Buy a ball on the day for $5, right your name and number then watch from the beach as the released balls race down towards you.  Balls to be released from Rowlands Bridge at 1.30pm.  Prizes to be won include a tank of water and a Tamariki River Rafting family pass at Vector Wero Whitewater Park.

Tractor Show and Shine: Public vote chooses best tractor!  If you're local and your tractor is ready to shine contact Laurie or Ingrid at laurieandingrid@gmail.com or (027) 2922095 to register, limited entries so register quickly!

Don't miss out! Pencil Saturday the 3rd February in your calendar and get ready to pack the car for a day you'll be talking about for months.  Good old-fashioned family fun!  See you at the beach, just 10 minutes past Kawakawa Bay!
Over 60s Enjoy Xmas Lunch
The annual Over 60s Xmas Lunch was put on at the hall by OCBC on 2 December, and was much enjoyed by the 70 or so attendees.Guests tucked into roast pork, chicken and ham, with a range of veges, and followed by an array of dessert choices. A big THANK YOU to all those people who contributed to making this event a great success with food preparation, cooking & serving, desserts, music, prizes, cleaning up etc. Thank you as always to Stephanie Lusty for priving wine and calendars.
Summer is looking Hot
Judging by the sudden arrival of summer after what has been a year of mostly undesirable weather, perhaps we're in for a hot one. No need to remind people to keep an eye on the water tanks, and to make sure that if you need to order water, to do so when you get down to no less that a quarter tank. If it is hot and dry, there will be a wait.
Restricted Fire Season
Orere is now in a Restricted Fire Season, as is normal for summer. That means no open fires outdoors without a permit. Permits can be obtained from Auckland Council - https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/licences-regulations/outdoor-fires/rules-outdoor-fires-rural-areas/Pages/apply-for-fire-permit.aspx
Note that permits will not be issued between 20 December and 8 January.
A Message from Police

Merry Christmas from your local Constable

Christmas is fast approaching and with it the warmer weather and socialising. I would like to remind everyone of the drink driving limits.

The limit is 250 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath. This is lower than the previous  limit of 400 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath from a few years back.
Drink-driving is a major factor in serious and fatal road crashes.
The number of alcoholic drinks you can have before you reach these limits depends on many factors, including whether you are male or female, your size and how much food you have eaten

Even small amounts of alcohol can affect your driving, so if you drink at all, don’t drive. Call a taxi, take a bus or get someone who hasn’t been drinking to drive you home. Think ahead - it’s always easier if you have a plan.

If you are heading away for a break please remember to secure you property and vehicles, there has been an increase in rural burglaries recently.

Tell your neighbours you are going away and ask them to keep an eye on things.

If you have alarms and/or CCTV cameras make sure they are in good working order, get someone to empty your letterbox.

Keep your speed down, drive to the conditions and have great break.
Jason Young - Community Constable 021 1917018
Kawakawa Bay & Orere Health Clinics
These clinics provide a vital service to the community, and are not, as many people assume, fully funded. Money is always tight, and the clinics rely on fundraising activities and memberships to keep afloat. You can help by becoming a member - a bargain at $25 pa for individuals or $50 pa for families. Contact the clinic on 2922812 or kkbhc@xtra.co.nz, or grab a form HERE.
Clinics are selling First Aid Kits for $45. For details see description HERE
Orere Book Club

For info call Jenny 189 or Nicky 509

Please send anything that might be of local interest to or ring Gary to talk about it on 292 2189 | 027 3573328. You can also send something here.
 
 
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