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New date for Matakana Classic
The Matakana Classic golf tournament scheduled for this month will instead be held on the weekend of April 23 and 24. Entrants play both the Warkworth and Omaha Golf Clubs over two days, competing for a generous prize pool. There are two men’s and two women’s divisions. Register at www.omahagolf.co.nz or warkworthgolfclub.co.nz.
New rugby grade
Harbour Rugby Union is launching a new senior grade for recent school leavers for the 2022 season. It expects that it will run for six weeks and start in May. It will be either teams of 12 or 15 with rolling subs. Harbour is encouraging school leavers to get in touch with their local club.
Golf fundraiser in Mangawhai
Mangawhai Beach School is holding its annual ambrose golf tournament fundraiser on Sunday, March 6, and is asking locals to save the date. “Even if you can’t play golf, come and join us for a fun day on the greens”. Tee off is at 10.30am at the Mangawhai Golf Club. Register your team by phoning 09 431 4807.
Loggerheads on hold
Loggerheads surfing contest organiser Tony Baker has announced that due to Covid “traffic light” restrictions in Northland, the annual longboarding competition usually held at Mangawhai Heads in February will be postponed. He says the event will likely take place later in the year. “We don’t want to draw a line down the middle of our longboarding community. With yours and our safety in mind, we will wait until we can see clearly what is in front of us.”
Coach joins Puhoi
Puhoi Sports Club men’s football team welcomes Aaron Todd to the coaching team for the 2022 season. Aaron has “a wealth of experience” having recently coached the women’s side at the club as well as in the UK with clubs in Charlton and Millwall. “Aaron’s experience and knowledge will be a great asset to everyone involved in the side next year.” To join the team, contact Luke on 021 109 5494.
Squash coach wanted
The Warkworth Tennis and Squash Club is seeking a coach for its junior after school programme for this year. The club is flexible on the time and day that coaching takes place, and “can offer competitive rates”. This could suit a talented student looking for some extra income during the term. There are two past coaches at the club who could offer advice and direction if required. Contact Bill Boyce at squashed.bill@ruc.co.nz.
Views sought on fishery
MPI is seeking the public’s view on a proposed temporary ban on taking sea life from a strip along the shore between Cape Rodney and Tawharanui. Submissions are due by Monday, January 31. The requested temporary closure will prohibit hand-gathering most species for two years. The proposal follows a petition from the Omaha community to stop the plundering of rock pool species from the shore. See www.mpi.govt.nz/consultations.
