Buzz in the Bay News briefs from around Waipu and Bream Bay

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Ruakaka Civil Defence meeting
Holding a meeting on June 9, 7pm at the Bream Bay Community Support Trust Building, across the road from the Ruakaka police station. This is to introduce new coordinators for the Ruakaka Civil Defence Group. Whangarei District Civil Defence Emergency Management Officer Victoria Randall will also attend.

Wearable Art Awards tickets
Hurry! Tickets are selling fast. The word is out that Art 'n Tartan is coming up and will this year be in the new huge Celtic Barn. We will be the first public event there so get your tickets early, either at the Waipu museum or Eventfinder.

Pizza and beer
McLeod's Pizza Barn at Waipu brew their own range of top notch beers designed perfectly to match their menu and gourmet pizzas. They have Longboarder Lager, Paradise Pale Ale and Great Migration Indian Pale Ale in 500ml bottles. Unlike most start-up breweries Mcleods aren't getting involved in an arms race to see who can pack the most hops into a beer or to see who can be the most 'out there'. Instead they are creating wonderfully balanced beers which can be both sessionable and perfect with a meal. Also available at Liquorland Kensington in Whangarei.

Winter@Waipu
Winter@waipu kicks off again on the June long weekend, as the small Northland village with a unique scottish story makes the most of winter season during June, July and August, starting with Tartan at the Races and finishing with a mid-winter swim. View all the Winter@waipu events at breambay.co.nz.

Quiz night
When I grow Up Quiz Night, Friday June 5 at 7pm, One Tree Point School. $20 per person includes food, 4-6 per table. Best themed table, spot prizes, auctions and raffles. Bar and eftpos facilities, pro drive and shuttles home. Tickets available from the school office.

Old phones save lives
Ruakaka Primary School has joined the Starship Hospital Mobile Phone Schools Campaign, a nation-wide fundraiser for Starship's National Air Ambulance Service. The idea is for the school to collect as many old mobile phones as they can. Schools receive rewards such as sports gear, book vouchers, iPads and cameras. Please drop your old phones off to the school.
 

Snippets n Madly Indian have expanded, opening Madly Thai at The Big Tomato on One Tree Point Rd. n Whangarei Motorcycle Club will be dealing with major changes to the Ruakaka track. Any help with different tasks appreciated before winter sets in. Phone Matt on 021 430 540 if you can help. n Waipu Country Market, Saturday June 6, 9am – 1pm. A real country market that’s been part of the Waipu community for over 16 years. Make it, bake it, create it, sew it or grow it - we want you to join us. All enquires Sue 027 458 6144 or email toriamartin@hotmail.com. n Marsden Cove Market, third Sunday of every month at the marina in the marquee 9am to 1pm. A fun day out. Enquiries 021 184 4598. n Calf rearing night at YourVet, Wednesday June 17, 6.30pm. Come along and learn from the best. Dr Bas Schouten is talking about calf rearing, with emphasis on feeding and scours.

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