Friday Night BBQ Dinners resume on Friday 14th Feb. Join the Friday Nighters for a lovely BBQ Dinner with all the usual meats and salads for only $15. Enjoy the evening on the back deck with a Sundowner and the beautiful view.
Are you now free from full-time employment and do you at last have time to follow your own interests? U3A Bay of Islands may be just what you need.
Our U3A branch is primarily a social organization for people who enjoy learning and sharing cultural experiences together. Most of our activity takes place in small interest groups, which meet each month in members’ homes. It’s a great way to meet and make friends with people who have similar interests.
Our interest groups thrive by tapping into the experience, expertise and knowledge acquired by our members over time. Members enjoy contributing to the group and learning from each other. There are no qualifications required or examinations to sit. Most groups have one volunteer facilitator whilst other groups share this duty. However we stress that this is never compulsory. Nor is there any obligation to offer your home as a venue.
A wide range of topics is covered and any member may suggest a topic for an interest group at any time. At present, our groups can be loosely categorised under the headings of Creative Arts, Performing Arts, History, Out and About, Science, Discussion and Practical so there is a wide variety from which to choose. Here is a selection from our current programme:
Natural History Computers and Camera
Art History Photography
Singing For Fun Shakespeare
Art House Films Creative Writing
Opera French Conversation
Current Affairs Exploration
History of Food Book Groups
Local History It’s Showtime
Music Appreciation Human Behaviour
Science Poetry for Pleasure
Political Ideologies Philosophy
Our annual subscription is $20 or just $10 if you join after Christmas. This entitles you to attend as many interest groups as you wish. New groups start throughout the year but you are welcome to join them at any time if there is space available.
We also hold five general meetings each year, giving us opportunities to hear stimulating speakers and to meet members from other groups. The general public are welcome to attend these meetings.
A little Background
The University of the Third Age, usually called U3A, is a world-wide organisation that started in France in the 1970s. “University” is used in the sense of people coming together to share knowledge. U3A is a non-political, non-sectarian volunteer organisation and there are no educational requirements for membership.
For more information, please visit our website at https://u3abayofislands.wordpress.com or for an information pack, please email the secretary u3a.bay.of.islands@gmail.com.
Welcome to the Bay of Islands Yacht Club, with the best waterfront views in the Bay!
We have a launch division, a keeler cruising division, a fleet of Solings, and a history in competitive centreboard and junior sailing. We host an annual Waitangi-Whangaroa coastal race on Anniversary Weekend in which we encourage all Bay of Islands sailors to participate.
We offer moorings and slipway services . The clubhouse is available to hire as a venue to members. Contact us with enquiries for any of these services.
Vice Commodore: Russell Carlyon
Your friendly local gymnastics club that caters for pre schoolers, recreation and competition levels
Pre School Classes
Tuesday @ 3.15-3.55pm
(3-5years)
Cost: $30 per term $4 casual
Recreational Classes (5- 10yrs*)
Monday and Tuesdays @ 4.00pm-5.00pm
Cost: $60per term
Recreation Class- BOYS ONLY (8- 12yr olds)
Monday 5.00- 6.00pm
Cost: $60per term
Gymsports Senior Rec Class (12 years +)
Wednesday @ 4-5.30pm
Cost: $65 per term
Competition Classes
Tuesday andThursday @ – 5pm-7pm
Cost: $80 per Term
HAVE A GO CARDS AVAILABLE
BOI Gymnastics Club,
Kane Street, Opua
Contact Ali Edwards
022 128 3805 Tiff Holland022 128 3805 Tiff Holland
The aim of the Focus Paihia Community Charitable Trust, on behalf of the community, is to see Paihia become an exceptional place to live, work and visit. We want to see Paihia ‘
blossom’ and thrive, while retaining its friendly, village like atmosphere. Already we are a great place, however, it is recognised that we could be doing a lot better, both in how we present ourselves and how we interact with each other and our environment.
We want to make ‘Paihia shine’, through:
- clear leadership and direction by inspiring and uniting our community and celebrating our successes;
- supporting and facilitating our community’s ideas for future public developments;
- commenting and providing submissions on future developments;
- having strong relationships and open communication practices;
- encouraging local sustainable employment opportunities;
- promoting and maintaining a rich, versatile and sustainable volunteer base; and
- a sustainable charitable entity while remaining impartial and focused on the bigger picture.
Friends of the Williams House, Paihia Library Incorporated
The Friends of the Williams House, Paihia Library Incorporated are a voluntary group who support the development of the Paihia Library, including the upstairs gallery, and the historic Williams House. The Friends enjoy an excellent working arrangement with the Far North District Council and the Williams family who support the many projects the Friends undertake.
The Friends are an active group who have completed many projects and have more under way:
- Upstairs gallery: This has been equipped with an art hanging display system, lighting and carpet. The gallery is available for local artists to display their art. Since January 2010 the gallery has been run by the library. If anyone is interested in making use of the gallery, please contact the Librarian, Rae Middleton, directly at rae.baker@fndc.govt.nz.
- Restoration of the Old Stone Shed: The Friends organised the restoration of this historic shed. Used as the first school house in Paihia, this shed is steeped in history. The next stage of the project is to organise a display within the shed that details its historic significance and the many uses of the shed. This will then be merged with our history trail through the gardens.
- Restoration of the garage: A local resident donated a sum of money to the Friends for the restoration of the garage. The Friends now use the garage as a venue to sell second hand books. This is their main source of funds. The books are sold at bi-monthly book stalls, (first and third Saturdays of each month), on most long weekends and on days when cruise ships visit. The money raised from the book stall is used to provide facilities for community use in Williams House, books and equipment for the Library and also the projects undertaken by the Friends. The Friends welcome the donation of used books, which they will collect if necessary. Contact the Garage Book Sale co-ordinator Margaret Rasmussen at ras1@clear.net.nz.
- Brochure: A brochure had been published some years ago explaining the history of the House, gardens and site. The site has direct links with Henry Williams who arrived in Paihia in 1823 to establish an Anglican Mission Station. The supply of these brochures has run out and a new brochure is in the planning stages. It will also contain information and a map about our history trail. It is proposed that this will be available, as before, from the Paihia Library, Paihia i-Site office or at the Williams House garage, (during book sales days).
- Work on our history trail, to allow visitors to understand the various features of the gardens and their historical significance to Williams House, has been completed. The Friends commissioned Visual Solutions to provide interpretive signs that we hope will enhance the experience of Williams House for our visitors. There will be some enhancements to the signs to include QR codes so that visitors can access our website for more detailed information. To view our website please go to the following URL: http://www.williamshousepaihia.com/index
- A book, PROTECTING PARADISE IN PAIHIA – The Story of Williams House and Gardens by Fiona Craig, was commissioned to record the living memories of those associated with the House and gardens. This has now been published and the official launch of the book was held in the Williams House grounds with current members of the Williams family as guests. Copies of the book are available from Bay of Islands retailers and from the Friends’ book sales at the garage. If you wish to obtain a copy, purchase at those locations or please contact any of the committee members listed at the bottom of this page or contact Margaret Rasmussen at ras1@clear.net.nz.
- Garden: This is an ongoing project for the Friends and the helpers. Four large garden seats have now been provided and are well used by the many visitors. The Friends also look after the vegetable garden and have allowed Paihia School to use this facility for a school project on gardening. The school uses the produce from the garden to complete the process of teaching their pupils about growing their own food and preparing the harvested products. The Friends have regular working bees to look after the flower beds. Any one who would like to join us at working bees or would like to take ownership of an area of the garden is welcome to join us.
- The Friends make annual and special donations to the library to purchase books, puzzles and other items, as these are needed. Examples of the special items include; new lighting provided in the children’s room and the non-fiction room; and tables and chairs for the outside areas so that visitors can operate their laptops or just enjoy the scenery of the garden.
- Following the completion of our history trail, the next large project we undertook was the restoration of the pump house in the grounds of Williams House. As well as the shed itself needing to be completely rebuilt, the pump required a complete overhaul. Initial checks had indicated that the pump was still in running condition, but more comprehensive checks on the pump, the bore and the pressure tank were needed before it was able to be used. The pump was restored to working condition and we now to use the water provided for watering the gardens, enabling us to become more self-sufficient. As a further enhancement, we will provide a secure viewing door to enable public viewing of the pump operating.
Some more of our achievements:
The lights in the library in the children’s room, non-fiction and workroom were organised and paid for by the fund raising of the Friends.
Have you checked the back flap of the book you are reading? Is it one that was bought with donations to the library by the Friends? These have been purchased using proceeds from garage sales of second hand books. Do you have any second hand books we can have? We always need more and we can collect, so please let us know.
The Friends also have volunteer gardeners for most flower beds but we have paid to get a lot of the heavier work done – that’s why the gardens look tidier and better. The vegetable garden and orchard is supervised by the Friends and we sell produce when available at a garage book sale.
We have lots of fun and spread our tasks so would you like to join us? Or do you want to hear more about what we do – how we support the house, the grounds and the library? Please come and join us, ask us, assist us – at our meetings, or on the committee. Anyone who would like to become a member of the Friends is welcome. Please contact any of the Friends listed below.
For more information:
Contact Name: President – Annette Roberts Ph: 402 7711 or
Secretary – Anne Corbett Ph: 402 7882
Address: 2 Williams Road, Paihia
Email: contact@williamshousepaihia.com
Postal Address: Friends of the Williams House, Paihia Library Incorporated,
c/o Anne Corbett,
P.O.Box 15,
Paihia 0247
Web Page: http://www.williamshousepaihia.com/index
Meets 3rd Tuesday of month at Baptist Church Centre, Williams Rd 10.30am
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A parent-run playgroup for children aged 0-5. Currently runs Tuesdays & Thursdays 9.30am to 12.30pm.
Opua Community Playgroup has been running for many years and offers a fun and relaxed environment for pre-schoolers to play, learn and socialise in.
With an outdoor play area, lots of great indoor toys, (including a bouncy castle), and informal parent-led activities, children always enjoy themselves. For parents, it is a great way to meet other parents, have a cup of tea and contribute to your child’s learning and development through play.
You will find us at Opua Community Hall, Beechy Street, Opua.
Our postal address is Po Box 53, Opua
09 402 6617 or 09 402 766709 402 6617 or 09 402 7667
Paihia Bridge Club meets at the Paihia Memorial Hall several time a week
Tuesday Evening 7pm for a 7.15pm start and in summer months, 15 minutes later
Friday afternoon at 1.15pm
All welcome!
Elizabeth Killen
Paihia Kids Music Club
A music and motion session for 0 to 5 year olds and their parents or caregivers.
This fun session is followed by morning tea, and is a great opportunity for children and their parents to socialise with others and take part in active movement
We run every Friday (except school holidays) from 10 am to 11.30, bring a snack to share and a small koha of $2 per family would be appreciated but not compulsory. We are certified by the Ministry of Education. 35 Kings Road
More information
Contact name Karin Carlyon
Address 35 Kings Road, Paihia
Welcome to PAIHIA PONY CLUB, a branch of Northland Pony Club. We are a relatively small club, having about 10 active members aged under 17yrs, ranging from beginners to C cert, working towards their C+ certificates.
We would love to encourage more children to ride and enjoy our facilities. Even if you do not have a pony, you are welcome to join the club and learn all about riding and caring for ponies. We might even be able to get you riding on borrowed ponies. Do contact us if you are interested.
DIRECTIONS: We are situated on Haruru Falls Road. This is off the main road from Puketona Junction towards Paihia. Turn left at ITM, just before the speed sign of 70. You will cross over the bridge over the waterfall, negotiate a tight bend in the road and once you see the straight stretch ahead of you look out to the left for the corral in the paddock with cross country jumps.
The current school roll of approximately 180 is comprised 56% Maori, 33% NZ European, 3% Pasifica, 2% Asian, and 6% other ethnicity. Paihia School is a Decile 4 school.
Children attending the school come from a wide variety of social and economic backgrounds, due to the unique nature of the population in the Paihia School area. This in turn provides for a wide range in pupil achievement and readiness for school entry. Our children come from the Paihia, Waitangi, Te Haumi, Opua and Haruru Falls areas. We are located on School Rd in Paihia,
There are 9 teaching positions to begin with in 2016. As a result of exploring research around quality teaching and visible learning in 2015 teachers at Paihia School are now most often referred to as Change Agents (CA’s). There are a large number of junior students currently enrolled. The school has a SENCO to plan, support and co-ordinate children with special education needs. Paihia School has several staff in teacher support roles with a range of responsibilities from managing the school office, leading kapa haka and running the library. The school has a Library, Wharenui, Wharekai, Solar heated swimming pool, a corner of dreams, adventure playgrounds, pump track and large playing field. Paihia School Mission statement is: To cater for the whole child by respecting cultural differences and providing the best learning environment in partnership with parents and whānau so every child achieves to their highest ability and is prepared for their future. Paihia School Vision statement is: Kia hui ako tahi tātou hei kawenga atu mo ngā ra e tu mai nei – Together we learn and prepare for the future.
Paihia School Values:
Manaakitanga – Respect
Kaha – Doing our best
Whanaungatanga – Helping others
Tu maia – Resilience
09 402736509 4027365
Paihia/Waitangi Kindergarten
Nau mai haere mai ki te Kura Kohungahunga o Paihia Waitangi.
Paihia-Waitangi kindergarten can be found 100 metres from the beach, nestled against the hillside not far from Te Marae o Waitangi. Children attend from a wide geographical area – from Kawakawa to the central Bay of Islands including Opua, Russell, Haruru Falls, Karatu, Oromahoe and Pakaraka. The community is made up of families who come from a diverse range of cultures.
We are a staff of three full-time, fully qualified and registered early year’s educators with a part time support staff/administration person and consider ourselves privileged to be working with the young children attending the kindergarten. We have an adult to child ratio of 1:10.
The teaching team at Paihia Waitangi kindergarten are committed to an emergent, child focussed, child initiated, play and resource based curriculum embracing the principles of the national early childhood curriculum Te Whariki. We believe that it is our responsibility to notice what children are interested in, recognise the learning taking place and respond appropriately so that children can learn more about themselves and their world. We are passionate in our role to guide children to reach their full potential by providing and facilitating a safe yet challenging and stimulating environment that supports the acquisition of skills and knowledge; develops confidence to explore and experience new things; and fosters a love of life-long learning.
We have an enduring respect for the dual heritage of Aotearoa/New Zealand and the cultural heritage of all children, whanau and staff and this is reflected in our daily programme and interactions with the community.
Whakawhanaungatanga is an important part of the pumanawatanga (morale, tone, pulse) of our kindergarten and we pride ourselves on being a warm and welcoming centre where whanau are invited to contribute and participate in the daily programme.
We welcome visitors to come and view the kindergarten at anytime!
Wil, Dilmari, Linda and Kim
Our session hours are: All Day Sessions: Monday – Friday 8.45am – 2.45p.m.
Our contact details are: Paihia Waitangi Kindergarten, 26 Te Kemara Avenue, P.O.Box 108, Paihia
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The Waitangi Course not only provides an exciting and ever changing challenge to the golfer but also the most tremendous panorama of sea and island views over the Bay of Islands and Russell, river and estuary views over Waitangi and Opua and rolling bush and forest views inland over Mount Bledisloe and Puketona.
These views are complemented by well groomed greens and fairways surrounded by areas of flowering native trees which provide sanctuary for many varieties of native birds.
As many visiting golfers, particularly those from overseas, claim Waitangi is truly millionaires country for all to enjoy.
In 1932 the then Governor General of New Zealand, Lord Bledisloe and his wife Lady Bledisloe purchased just over one thousand acres of land on the Waitangi Peninsular and donated it to the inhabitants of New Zealand as a place of historic interest and recreational enjoyment for their benefit and use in perpetuity.
Physical address is Tau Henare Drive, Waitangi, Paihia, Bay of Islands.
Where the sea meets the tee
