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Omokoroa house to be demolished

The Omokoroa home at 37 McDonnell Street that was damaged in a major slip during the cyclones of 2017 is to be demolished and replaced with a small reserve and lookout area.
The house, which is the property of Western Bay of Plenty District Council, is to be demolished as soon as a sufficient stretch of fine weather allows.
During the cyclonic storms Debbie and Cook in April 2017, a major slip tore out the backyards of both 37 and 39 McDonnell Street leaving the house at 37 McDonnell teetering over the edge of a 30m-high slip above the sea. The house lost its wastewater and water utilities, but was otherwise intact.
Following the storm, Council deemed the house too dangerous to live in under the Building Act.
Some time later, the Earthquake Commission (EQC) paid out a portion of the value of the lost land – approximately 25 percent of the capital property value. The house insurer declined compensation.
In March 2019, the owner approached Council with an offer to sell the property. Council purchased it and took on liability to remove the house and create a small reserve on the land remnant.
Once the house is gone, the remnant land will be top soiled, re-grassed and fenced off – at full cost to Council.

Postnatal Support Group – Babywearing 101 on 25th November

Monday 25th November
Time: 10am-12pm
Venue: Upstairs, Bethlehem Birthing Centre, 1 Te Paeroa Road, Bethlehem

Baby Wearing is a volunteer mum run group who are passionate baby wearers with years of experience. They will share their knowledge and love of all things babywearing; how to do it safely and provide access to a range of carriers for hire to try before buying. They can offer guidance on the fit of your existing carrier/s. Not every carrier is made equally nor does any carrier fit two people the same, so this is an opportunity to find a carrier that suits your baby, your body, and your situation before buying!

All parents and caregivers of children under two are welcome to join these friendly and supportive sessions.

Morning tea provided – no RSVP required – just come along!
Hosted by Liz, Dianne and Janette, SuperGrans Volunteers.
For more information call SuperGrans Western Bay of Plenty on 07 549 4522

Tertiary Scholarships Available for Omokoroa Area Students

The Omokoroa & Districts Lions Club is calling for applications for two tertiary scholarships to be awarded in 2020. The first award is the Beryl Scott Tertiary Memorial Scholarship, which will be for $2,000 for the 2020 year. The second award, the Precious Family Memorial Scholarship, will be granted following the same criteria but for $1,500.

Applications are sought from tertiary students who have completed at least one year’s study in subjects of their choice, at the institution of their choice, and who intend to continue their studies in their chosen field. The awards are offered to youth of Omokoroa who have been residents of the area comprising the Omokoroa Peninsula, Plummers Point, Whakamarama, Pahoia and Esdaile Road (up to and including Tim Road, but not Wainui South Road) for three years and have attended a local secondary school for at least three years.

Requests for application forms must be made by 7 December 2019 with completed applications required by 14 December 2019. Please contact Christine Robertson on 021658444 or preferably email robertsoncs@xtra.co.nz. Late applications will NOT be considered.

A Selection Committee will review the applications, interview selected candidates on Saturday 18 January 2020, determine the recipients, notify the winners, etc. If a large field applies then a smaller group will be selected for interview.

If you know of a student eligible for these awards please let them know about this scholarship opportunity.

WANTED TO RENT IN JANUARY 2020

We are a retired couple, active in the community, quiet ,reliable and currently living in Walnut Grove.
We will be requiring a 1-2 bedroom rental, as from 22nd Jan 2020 and are hoping to stay in the area of Omokoroa central if possible. Local references and referrals are available, so if after the Christmas holidays, you are thinking of renting out that granny flat / bach etc, please let us know!

4 week Weight-loss challenge

Based at VPT Health Club in Omokoroa. For everyone with a Weight-loss goal (non members and members)

PRIZES FOR TOP 3
1ST: $500 TRAVEL VOUCHER
2ND: $250 LULULEMON
3RD: $120 WORTH OF PERSONAL TRAINING

ENTRY FEE:
$50 FOR MEMBERS
$150 FOR NON-MEMBERS

INCLUDES
-4 WEEK VPT HEALTH CLUB MEMBERSHIP FOR NON-MEMBERS
-INITIAL/POST WEIGH-IN AND MEASUREMENTS
-NUTRITIONAL HELP ON FACEBOOK PAGE
-TRAINING PLAN
-CLASSES DESIGNED FOR WEIGHT LOSS

Free Sony monitor

Sony monitor – useful as second/extended screen. size – 50cm diagonal . Probably about 12 years old. Might need adaptor for newer computer. Phone Clare on 027 655 5300

Jetski stolen

This jetski was stolen overnight Sunday into Monday on trailer 23Z71 from Harbour View Drive in Omokoroa.

Any new confirmed positive sightings should be reported to Police on 105 or to Community Constable Paul Wrigley on 07 577 4307, extension 77007.

The pictured white vehicle is not stolen, only the Yamaha jestki, which had a dark rain cover on it.

Police are making CCTV enquiries and asking the public for any additional information.