Following on from the successfully fun spirited day in Kawakawa last year - there will be a similar if not more fun packed day held this year, Sunday May 25th 2008.
The day will begin with an active walk (Trek the Track) starting at 8am from Moerewa's Simpson Park. The walk is along the main road initially then onto the old railway line into Kawakawa. Groups will be able to meet up with eachother in the big new engine shed at the railway station. The Rotary Club will selling sausage sizzles and drinks will also be available, whilst teams assemble themselves for the PUFF & PULL. The competitive pulling of the engine will begin at 10am through the main street of Kawakawa. Safety and competition rules are very important to ensure no harm comes to anyone and no cheating occurs!
Just after the winners of the Pull Event are announced the grand lady Gabriel (she's a steam engine by the way!) will be welcomed back, now that Mike Bradshaw and his team have seen to her restoration. I am looking forward to that familiar smell, and the sound of her happy toot.
To add to the Puff & Pull day, weather permitting there will be entertainment at the Band Rotunda in Johnson Park, with stall holders selling food etc. And skip filling to test your strength, speed and agility! For the kids young and old there will be a pavement art competition held also in Johnson Park. As any other information becomes available I will post here, but click on the link to see last years success stories.
28 March 2008
Summer Holiday Bland Bay 2008
We're all going on a Summer Holiday! I am sooo addicted to camping. After ONE night on Urupukapuka Island in a tiny 3 man tent with my little children and not being able to fit even an airbed in - off I went once on dry land to Kathmandu and picked up this nifty little/big tent. It's pretty cool! Easy to put up and quick to put down. Oh yes that pretty powerful easterly sure puts it flat too! But what do you expect when you dont peg in all the ropes! This photo was taken at Bland Bay in January 2008.
We brought bunks for the kids and an airbed so hubby can fit too. Separate room from the kids, it's sweet for our first tent :-)
28 November 2007
Tall Poppy Business Awards 2007 Silver!!
We were nominated to enter the Tall Poppy business awards again. So I put in an entry, and after the judging process we were told we were finalists! So we went along to the awards ceremony held at The Centre in Kerikeri. Waikokopu and Pure Tastes catered the meals. It was really delicious. The highlight was hearing we had won Silver - I didnt think we would do that well! It was a lovely evening. Dad and Dana came along as our supporters. 
28 October 2007
Tamati from What Now comes to Kawakawa
Tamati from What Now comes to Kawakawa! Amy and Sandy could not contain their excitement. Even the local kids were quick to grab a pic with him!
23 July 2007
after the 2nd extreme weather in northland
It’s been a beautiful day in the Bay of Islands, the weather has cleared and aren’t we all looking forward to getting back to normal as much as possible!
The trainspotting is happening at The Trainspotter Café, Kawakawa – The Vintage Railway trust has had the train running Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10am, 12noon and 2pm. It’s an exciting experience hopping on and taking a seat in the open air carriage or the warm enclosed carriage. It’s a brief journey from the station through the middle of the main street and back – but every $2 boarding fee helps to extend this Northland icon along to Opua! I got quite nostalgic, remembering my last journey with a group of friends visiting from Auckland as we boarded to go to the Opua Regatta for the day (yes – long time ago!). We spent some time at the regatta then walked the nature track from Opua to Paihia to catch up with some other friends, as you do when you’re a teenager! Then of course we headed back on that same walk to board the train and return home to Kawakawa. Fond memories.
Anyway, head into Kawakawa, our power is back on, and the water is on and clean! The coffee is fresh, consistently great tasting and prepared by trained baristas. (When you see Leroy Congratulate him on coming 3rd in the Northland Barista Competition!) Daniel has roasted some lamb and vegetables and made some paninis with apple & tamarillo chutney. These are quickly toasted warm so if you’re hungry, don’t wait - these are a treat. He made some pumpkin soup this morning and his ever popular raspberry and white chocolate muffins – so what are you waiting for! And don’t forget our all day Big Breakfast – with Robyn’s Nest Free Range eggs.
Kelly
Winner – Yellowpages Best Small Business Award in the 2006 Northland Naturally Business Excellence Awards 2006
The Trainspotter Cafe
39 Gillies Street (across the road from the Hundertwasser Building)
Kawakawa, Bay of Islands
Phone 09 4040361 Fax 09 4041303
Map: http://www.wises.co.nz/default.aspx?point=2066658992
The trainspotting is happening at The Trainspotter Café, Kawakawa – The Vintage Railway trust has had the train running Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10am, 12noon and 2pm. It’s an exciting experience hopping on and taking a seat in the open air carriage or the warm enclosed carriage. It’s a brief journey from the station through the middle of the main street and back – but every $2 boarding fee helps to extend this Northland icon along to Opua! I got quite nostalgic, remembering my last journey with a group of friends visiting from Auckland as we boarded to go to the Opua Regatta for the day (yes – long time ago!). We spent some time at the regatta then walked the nature track from Opua to Paihia to catch up with some other friends, as you do when you’re a teenager! Then of course we headed back on that same walk to board the train and return home to Kawakawa. Fond memories.
Anyway, head into Kawakawa, our power is back on, and the water is on and clean! The coffee is fresh, consistently great tasting and prepared by trained baristas. (When you see Leroy Congratulate him on coming 3rd in the Northland Barista Competition!) Daniel has roasted some lamb and vegetables and made some paninis with apple & tamarillo chutney. These are quickly toasted warm so if you’re hungry, don’t wait - these are a treat. He made some pumpkin soup this morning and his ever popular raspberry and white chocolate muffins – so what are you waiting for! And don’t forget our all day Big Breakfast – with Robyn’s Nest Free Range eggs.
Kelly
Winner – Yellowpages Best Small Business Award in the 2006 Northland Naturally Business Excellence Awards 2006
The Trainspotter Cafe
39 Gillies Street (across the road from the Hundertwasser Building)
Kawakawa, Bay of Islands
Phone 09 4040361 Fax 09 4041303
Map: http://www.wises.co.nz/default.aspx?point=2066658992
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