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18th February 2012.
CENTRAL BAND OF THE ROYAL NEW ZEALAND AIR FORCE.
PICNIC IN THE PARK.
RNZAF 75TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR.

To celebrate its 75th Anniversary the Central Band of the RNZAF will tour across the centre of the North Island performing concerts for school children and the general public. Audiences in Wanganui, Palmerston North, Dannevirke, Waipukurau, Napier and Wairoa will experience the unique sound and sight of this 60 piece military band. The final concert in conjunction with Wairoa District Council is a free outdoor event aimed at families and the local community.
In 1937 the Central Band of the RNZAF first paraded for the Coronation of King George the 6th, then shortly after for the opening of the Wellington Railway Station. It has performed to thousands of people over the years including as a full time band during World War two when it toured Australia and the Pacific Islands. The band continues to play an important role in Wellington at State ceremonies and military services and occasions, including the formal Opening of Parliament.
PICNIC IN THE PARK will be an opportunity for the whole community to bring their picnics along and enjoy a concert which will be packed with "something for everyone". It will be a spectacular occasion with bagpipes, vocalists, brass, saxophones, woodwind and drummers. The music performed will range from classics and traditional to jazz and modern hits, from Bach to Glenn Miller! The Central Band of the RNZAF is delighted to give the people of Wairoa a free outdoor concert.
The concert will also pay a tribute to those who have served in the military. "The tradition of a military band can evoke memories and remembrances for past servicemen and women, and their families" said the Royal New Zealand Air Force's Director of Music, Squadron Leader Owen Clarke.

What: Picnic in the Park - RNZAF 75th Anniversary Tour.
Where: War Memorial Park, Hunter-Brown Street, Wairoa.
When: 5:30pm - 7pm Saturday 18th February 2012.
Tickets: FREE CONCERT.

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Ski Club The Water Ski Club will be on the water today down at the Ski Club with Learners at 10am followed by the more experienced.

Bowling Club The Wairoa Outdoor Bowling Club is holding their Pairs Mixed Tournament today from 9.00am onwards weather permitting.

• The Wairoa Surfcasting Competition is today out along Whakamahia Beach. Head out early for the pick of the spots.
• The Gypsy Travellers Fair will be at Alexandra Park again today and leave tomorrow. They have many handcrafts for sale, hot food and side shows.
• The Morere Reserve Great Walk is today at the Morere Reserve. The public is welcome to join this scenic trek through our part of a beautiful country.
• The Wairoa Yacht Club will be on the water today from 1.30pm onwards weather permitting. The Wairoa Yacht Club sails every Sunday through the Summer months and there are many sailers only too willing to help learners.
• Head along to the Sunday Market in Jess 4 Less Car Park today and check out their wares. If you wish to run a stall you can phone 838 8103.
• Sunday is a great day for computer maintenance. Live update both AVG and Malwarebytes and do Full Scans.
• Before scanning empty out your cache folder and also run Disk Cleanup. This will remove the unwanted temp files.
• The Mahia Seaside Market will be held today at the Pohutakawa Reserve or the Mokotahi Hall if wet. Contact for this: 838 8748.
• Morere Hot Springs will be open today from 10am onwards. Enjoy a swim in the Hot Springs, take a Bush Walk & lunch at the Tearooms.
• The Wairoa Rollerblading and Skateboard Club will be rolling today at the Wairoa Yacht Club from 11.30am onwards. Contact: 838 8371.
• Have you friends or family in Hastings Hospital who might like some company? Then phone the good people of St Vincent de Paul. 06 876 7511.
• The Bank Gallery will be open today from 10am to 12 Noon & 1 to 4pm. 50% of the Art display is our own local talent. All works are for sale.

The Wairoa Community Centre is open on the weekends for all Members, Locals and Visitors. Today's hours are as follows:
Public Hours: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Member Hours: 6.00am to 5.00pm

Landfill Collections and Recycling Hours for today.
The Wairoa Landfall will be open to the Public from 11.00am until 5.00pm today if you wish to dispose your household rubbish or green vegetation.

Kotemaori at the Kotemaori Hall from 10.00am to 11.30am.
Raupunga at the Old Fire Station from 12.00pm to 2.00pm.
Mohaka at the Old Pub Site from 2.30pm to 4.30pm.
Ruakituri opposite the Ruakituri School from 9.00am to 11.00am.
Te Reinga opposite the Te Reinga School from 11.30am to 12.30pm.
Nuhaka at the QRS Metal Yard from 9.00am to 11.00am.
Mahia at 376 Kaiwaitau Road from 11.30pm to 2.00pm.
For any enquires contact 027 250 3860.

Write Price Food Barn advise they will be open from 8.30am to 5.00pm today for those wishing to stock up on stores.
If you are a visitor to Wairoa you can find our local supermarket in Clyde Court, corner of Queen Street and Paul Street.

Sunday Duty Doctor: Dr Underwood Cnr Carroll Street & Mahia Avenue.
11.00am - 11.30pm and 5.00pm - 5.30pm. Phone 838 7117. After hours Phone 838 7692.

Sunday Duty Chemist:

• Ray Lyall Pharmacy: Evening 5.00pm - 6.00pm, 838 7243.

Wairoa Hospital: Kitchener Street. Visiting Hours 2.00pm - 7.00pm Phone 838 7099

Wairoa Ambulance Service: Kitchener Street. 24 Hour Service. Phone 111.

Wairoa Police: Wairoa Police Station, Queen Street. Station Phone: 838 8345.

Tuai Police: Tuai Police Station, 63 Hill Street, Waikaremoana. Station Phone: 837 3824.

Nuhaka Police: Nuhaka Police Station, 3215 SH 2, Nuhaka. Station Phone: 837 8800.

Kotemaori Police: Kotemaori Police Station, SH 2, Kotemaori. Station Phone: 837 6885.

Duty Dentist: R.G. Forbes, Locke Street 8.30am - 5.00pm 838 7144. After hours: 838 7144.

All Emergencies & Civil Defence: 24 Hour Contact, Phone: 838 7309.

Wairoa Fire Service: Queen Street, Wairoa. Phone: 838 7755

Nuhaka Fire Service: Ringawhero Street, Nuhaka. Phone: 837 8799

Emergency Vet: Coast Vet, Napier Road, 24 Hour Contact: Phone: 838 4053.

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Although Defender is already installed on Vista and Windows 7, we feel Malwarebytes is the better of the two and hence advise installing this as well.

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