- 1 Talk
-
Blueskin Bay Community Directory
Introduction
Edit
Blueskin Bay is in coastal Otago, about 25km north of Dunedin. The Blueskin Bay community includes the bay itself, the northern slopes of Mount Cargill, the southern slopes of the Kilmog, and the townships of Doctors Point, Waitati, Evansdale, Warrington, and Seacliff.
Emergency servicesEdit
PoliceEdit
Blueskin Bay policing is shared by both the Port Chalmers and Waikouaiti Police.
- All emergency calls: 111
- Waikouaiti Police: 027 436 9302
- Port Chalmers Police: 472 8822
- Police Communications (other than emergency) free calling from a mobile phone: *555
FireEdit
- all emergency calls: 111
- Waitati Fire station: 482 2668
- Dunedin Rural Fire: 477 4000
AmbulanceEdit
- all emergency calls: 111
- St John Ambulance, Dunedin: 477 7111
Surf RescueEdit
- all emergency calls: 111, ask for "Police Search and Rescue"
- Warrington Surf Life Saving Club:
- on-duty patrol (keep trying as they may be away from the phone): 482 2595
- urgent contact: 482 2788
CoastguardEdit
Dunedin Coastguard, based in Portobello, services our area.
- all emergency calls: 111, ask for "Police Search and Rescue"
Railway safetyEdit
- all emergency calls: 111, ask for Police and say it's a "Railway Emergency"
- damage to railways, crossings etc: 0800 808 400
Broken power lines emergencyEdit
- if there's an immediate danger call 111, ask for "fire"
The Dunedin City wires come over into part of Blueskin Bay, so there are two numbers:
- Aurora Energy (Leith Saddle, Pigeon Flat, Mt Cargill and the Port Chalmers end of Blueskin Rd): 0800 4 DELTA
- Otago Power (everywhere else): 0800 808 587
Electricity suppliersEdit
- Trustpower: 0800 878787
- Contact Energy: 0800 809000
- Meridian Energy: 0800 496496
HealthEdit
- Doctor at Warrington Public Hall (Mondays): appointments 03-465 1444
- Midwife ? Do we have one?
- Naturopath Waitati Valley Rd, and monthly at Waitati Hall: Appointments: 0211-22-0910
- Therapeutic Massage and Rebirthing Waitati Valley Rd, monthly at Waitati Hall: Appointments: 0211-22-0910
- Homeopath: Jane Young, Warrington
LibraryEdit
Blueskin Bay Library, Harvey St, Waitati: 482 2444. Opening Hours:
Monday: 2.00 pm – 6.00 pm
Tuesday: 2.00 pm – 6.00 pm
Wednesday: 2.00 pm – 6.00 pm
Thursday: 2.00 pm – 6.00 pm
Friday: 10.00 am – 12.00 noon, 2.00 pm – 6.00 pm
Saturday: 10.00 am – 1.00 pm
Rubbish and recyclingEdit
KerbsideEdit
- Each Monday morning put kerbside rubbish and recyclables out by 7.30am to be certain of having it collected. Official bags available at cost from the Blueskin Bay Library.
Public LandfillsEdit
- Landfill at Waikouaiti open Wednesdays 12-6pm, weekends 10am-6pm. but closes at 4pm each day from April
More information: www.dunedin.govt.nz Dunedin City Council 477 4000
Clean Up DaysEdit
These are public, supervised rubbish mega-skips operated by Dunedin City Council contractors from time to time in communities lacking landfills. The fees are no more or slightly cheaper than landfills and there's less travel cost! More information: www.dunedin.govt.nz 477 4000
Charges for Clean Up Days: Cars: $6.00; Station Wagons: $11.00; Cars with trailers, Vans or Utes: $16.00
ChurchEdit
- St Barnabas Church, Warrington has services each Sunday at 9.30am. For further information, phone Rowena, 482 2667 or Louise at the library. 482 2444.
EducationEdit
Early childhoodEdit
- Blueskin Playcentre
- Warrington Playcentre 027 22 7732 Wed 9.15am to 12.15am, Fri 9.15am to 12.15am
Primary schools (age 5-13)Edit
- Waitati School Mt Cargill Rd, Waitati: 482 2888
- Warrington School, Ferguson St, Warrington/Ōkāhau: 482 2605
High schoolsEdit
(nearest ones)
NorthEdit
- East Otago High School (Palmerston) (03) 465 1513
SouthEdit
- Logan Park High School (Dunedin)
- Otago Boys' High School (Dunedin)
- Otago Girls' High School (Dunedin)
Adult educationEdit
Sustainable Living and Earth Building Short Courses and 14 Day Study Internships. Harmony Farm Upper Waitati Valley 0211-22-0910
School busesEdit
- Primary schools: Mike and Aviril Thomson, Waitati
- High schools: Citibus Ltd 477 2224
Travel and transport informationEdit
- Main article: Transport and travel north of Dunedin
MediaEdit
- blueskin.co.nz Blueskin Bay community news website
- Blueskin Media, publishers of Blueskin News: email editors at blueskin . co . nz
- [1] Otago Daily Times 477 4760
- Puketapu Radio (Palmerston) 03 465 1660
- freebie newspapers, sometimes available around Blueskin Bay:
- D Scene
- The Star ph 477 4760
- East Otago Review, Palmerston
- Southern Attitude, published by Winmill Media, Waitati
GovernmentEdit
Members of ParliamentEdit
Send a letter (FREEPOST) or Email any MP: firstname.lastname@parliament.govt.nz
- Pete Hodgson, MP for Dunedin North (electorate covers Blueskin Bay) pete @ petehodgson.co.nz
- Rahui Katene, MP for Te Tai Tonga (electorate covers Blueskin Bay) (04) 471 9999 (021) 981-116
- Metiria Turei, list MP: 477 8502
- Michael Woodhouse, list MP (04) 471 9999 (021) 501 507
Local governmentEdit
Waikouaiti Coast Community Board WCCB website:
- Chairperson: Alasdair Morrison, (03) 482 2505 (business), 027 435 4384 (mobile), info @ calmarine.co.nz
- local Board Members:
- Geraldine Tait (03) 482 2517
- Nancy Higgins (03) 482 1198, 021 171 0226, n.higgins@clear.net.nz
Dunedin City Council: only one number you need to call, 477 4000 dunedin.govt.nz
- Mayor: Peter Chin 03-474-3855 (Day), 03-467-2371 (Evening), pchin @ dcc.govt.nz
- local City Councillor: Andrew Noone Phone: 03 465 7157 (Day & Evening), Mobile: 027 430 1727, anoone @ dcc.govt.nz
Otago Regional Council: 474 0827, Freephone: 0800 474 082 orc.govt.nz
- Chairperson: Stephen Cairns 488 1648
Club contactsEdit
Sports and fitnessEdit
- Tae Kwon Do, Warrington Hall, Mondays and Wednesdays 6pm: Paul 479 6110
- Warrington Surf Life Saving Club: Mark Familton president (03) 482 2712; life saving coordinator Charlotte Ibbotson 482 2788
- Beach surf patrol: 12-5pm weekends October to March; also daily from Christmas to the end of January
- Junior Surf Club ("nippers"): water safety and fun for primary and intermediate age children, 11am-1pm Sundays at Warrington Beach
- Become a Lifeguard: volunteer service, surf sports and fitness training for all ages, high school to geriatric: contact Mark Familton president (03) 482 2712 or life saving coordinator Charlotte Ibbotson 482 2788 for details
- Surf Life Saving club rooms are available to hire for functions. Please contact
Hannah Randall on 482-1141 for more details and to check availability.
- Yoga Classes at Waitati: Jenny 482 1409
- Warrington Indoor Bowls Meets Tuesday 7.30pm April through to September. Contact Ruth Porteous ph 03 4822-849
Environment/activismEdit
- Blueskin Sustainability Group Louise 4822444
- Get the Train campaign: getthetrain.blogspot.com
- Harmony Forest Sustainable Living Courses Study Internships: David 0211-22-0910
- Orokonui Ecosanctuary: 4821755
- Waitati Energy Group: Scott 4822249
- Waitati Edible Gardens: Lucy 4821773 waitati.edible.gardeners@gmail.com
- Warrington Reserve Group: Karen 4822762
- East Otago Walking-Cycling Network
Human rights/advocacyEdit
- Amnesty International: Elspeth 4822022
- Dunedin Citizens' Advice Bureau 471 6166 or 0800 FOR CAB - No problem too big or too small.
Leisure/culturalEdit
- Blueskin Garden Club: Lyne 4822822
Events and facilitiesEdit
OutdoorEdit
- Blueskin A&P Society organises A&P shows with clearing sale and family fun day
- Bland Park Trust owner of Waitati showground
IndoorEdit
- Waitati Hall Committee
- Warrington Memorial Hall
- Blueskin Youth Centre Association developing sporting facilities for young people
- Warrington Surf Life Saving Club clubrooms are available to other users and groups
- Orokonui Ecosanctuary indoor facility available for meetings etc
Ceremonial venueEdit
- Seacliff Weddings, June and Jeff Anderson 465 7527
Business/retailEdit
- Blueskin General Store, State Highway One, Waitati, ☎ +64-3-482 2741. 7:30am-8:30pm Mon-Sat, 9:00am-8:00pm Sundays. General Store stuff.
- Gallery on Blueskin: Exhibitions, sales. 1 Harvey St, Waitati Tues-Sun 10.30-4 tel 482 2080
- Waitati Harvest Market: Held monthly in the growing season: on Harvey St, Waitati: Rayna 482 1773
- Blueskin A&P Society Clearing Sale: annual auction of rural farm stuff, Spring 2008 at Bland Park, Waitati
- Blueskin Nurseries: State Highway 1, Waitati's garden centre with a wide range of plants, trees and other garden products. Ph: 482-2828 Fax 482-2838 www.blueskinnurseries.co.nz
- Creative Memories: Photo solutions - offering Photo-safe Albums and Supplies; Digital Scrapbooking Solutions; Home Classes & Workshops plus Group Presentations. Telephone Dawn Hope on[2]:482-2787
Eat/drinkEdit
- Blueskin Nurseries Cafe, Harvey St, Waitati, ☎ +64-3-482 2633. Open 7days. www.blueskinnurseries.co.nz
- Blueskin General Store, State Highway One, Waitati: 7:30am-8:30pm Mon-Sat, 9:00am-8:00pm Sundays, tel +64-3-482 2741. Pies, sandwiches, takeaway coffee, ice creams.
AccommodationEdit
- The Ridge Over Blueskin, luxury retreat on Blueskin Road, Mt Cargill
- Arden House Bed and Breakfast, State Highway One/Waitati Valley Road corner, Waitati, ☎ +64-3-482 2040.
- Harvey House rental holiday accommodation on on Waitati's main street: 482-2828
- The Asylum Lodge, 36 Russell Rd, Seacliff, tel +64-3-465-8123. In the remaining buildings of the former "Lunatic Asylum", later known as Seacliff Hospital. Hospital ruins and parkland, transport memorabilia on site. Seacliff is off the main road but they offer free pickup at Evansdale.
CampingEdit
Freedom camping and overnight parking for housebuses and vans is tolerated by local custom but prior authorisation is officially required from Dunedin City Council: 477 4000
- Warrington Domain, Bay Road, Warrington: flushing toilets and changing sheds, summer beach patrols, children's playground
- Evansdale Glen, off State Highway One, Evansdale. Clean but rudimentary toilet ("long-drop"), large grassy area (but no vehicle access to grass), bush walks, swimming hole
Trades/crafts/professionsEdit
ArtistsEdit
- Liz Abbott, Seacliff, 4657990
- Carissa Proffit, 26 Brown Street, Waitati (multimedia)
House and gardenEdit
- Blueskin Nurseries: State Highway 1, Waitati's garden centre with a wide range of plants, trees and other garden products. Ph: 482-2828 Fax 482-2838 www.blueskinnurseries.co.nz
- Joiner: Nils Kamppeter 4822289, 027 751 4340
- Builder/carpenter Eric Neumann 4822771
- Design and building Gerry Thompson 4822465
- Excavation/cartage: Cargill Contracting (George Terry) 027 224 0311 or 4822721
- Fencing: Colin Hall 4822110 or 027 326 4678
- Tree care: Mark Gibson 027 475 0033 or 482 1985
- Home enhancer: ara 473 7883 or 021 256 6473
- Mower, chainsaw and power equipment sales/service/hire: Blueskin Mowers & Chainsaws 482 1334
- Livestock and pet care: Lifestyle Services 473 0233
- Landscaping: Paul Ashford, Landscaping Blueskin 482 1134 or
021 069 5258 WEBSITE
- BUILDER: L.M.SCOTT 0274 351072 AH 4821660
- Licenced Building Practitioner LPB Number BP112260
- Licence class/Area of practice Carpentry, Site S1
- e-mail: lindsay.scott@xtra.co.nz
Office and personalEdit
Health ServicesEdit
Massage TherapyEdit
- Blueskin Bay Massage Clinic: Karen Jacquard has now opened a clinic at her home in the Bay in addition to her clinic in town. Available alternate Mondays and by demand. 19 years experience. Tharapies available are: Relaxation and Remedial Massage, Foot Reflexology, CranioSacral therapy and Foot Joint Mobilisation. For appointment please phone 482 2335 http://www.karenjacquard.co.nz
Office-type workEdit
- Word Wizard: Lynnaire Johnston
CounsellingEdit
- Blueskin Bay Counselling (BBC): Confidential counselling and therapy using psychotherapeutic techniques, with qualified, experienced professional. Specialising in anxiety, self confidence, depression, grief and life transitions. Working with a person centred approach and CBT therapy. For more information please contact Jeannie Horn MBACP Accred, Provisional Member New Zealad Association of Counsellors, 4822 708, blueskinbaycounselling@hotmail.com Website
Justice of the PeaceEdit
Louise Booth is a now a Justice of the Peace and is legally able to:
- Witness signatures
- Certify documents
- Take declarations, affidavits or affirmations
- Handle citizen applications
- Process applications for the dissolution of marriage or civil union
If she can assist you in any of these matters contact her at the Blueskin Bay library on 482 2444, home 482 1981 or cell phone 027 482 1932
Celebrants — Marriages, Civil Unions, House Blessings, Naming CeremoniesEdit
- David Baillie, 239 Waitati Valley Rd, RD 2 Waitati 9085, 0211-22-0910
Personal directoryEdit
- David Baillie ND, 239 Waitati Valley Rd, RD 2 Waitati 9085 0211-22-0910
Things to seeEdit
- Orokonui Ecosanctuary: A nature reserve being restored to its pre-human ecosystem. The ecosanctuary is surrounded by a pest exclusion fence, and threatened native birds and lizards are being brought in to this safe haven. New Zealand's tallest tree, a Eucalypt introduced from Australia, is now enclosed by the Ecosanctuary. Open for guided tours, self-guided visits, shop and cafe, information and education centre.
- Doctors Point: picnic area, beach, boat launching area at the estuary mouth, Walk along the beach to volcanic sea caves. Access to Mapoutahi historic fortified headland and Purakaunui at very low tide.
- Evansdale Glen: picnic area with small river and swimming hole, cleanish toilets. Access from here to the Careys Creek Track www.wikioutdoors.com/Careys_Creek_Track.
- Movies every Tuesday night at Waitati Film Society, corner Orokonui Rd and Harvey St, Waitati: visitors welcome.
Things to doEdit
Shellfish gatheringEdit
- Clams (locally called "cockles") can be gathered on Blueskin Bay: access from Doctors Point or Warrington Domain where fisheries information on daily limits is posted.
- Tuatua can be gathered from below the breaking surf, Warrington Beach. Bag limit applies as above
Mountain BikingEdit
In Silverpeaks Forest, a pine plantation accessible from Double Hill Road, Waitati
HikingEdit
Silverpeaks Scenic Reserve is a large DoC area with an extensive network of tramping tracks linking Dunedin City with the surrounding mountains. Take Double Hill Road, just north of the shop on Highway One and you enter the Silverpeaks tramping tracks. Navigation and high-altitude skills required: consult Dunedin office of Department of Conservation. Low-grade mountain huts available. Access via Double Hill Road, Waitati along Green Hut Track [3], or from Evansdale Glen along the Careys Creek Track www.wikioutdoors.com/Careys_Creek_Track.
SwimmingEdit
Swimming poolsEdit
- Moana Gow swimming pool, Hawksbury: bookings Cherie 4657707; cards Alsa Johnson 4657419
- Warrington School (482 2605) also has a pool.
Swimming at Warrington BeachEdit
- Surfing and beach swimming at Warrington Beach: summer beach patrols operate October to March weekends 12-5pm, plus weekdays from Christmas to the start of February.
Swimming in Blueskin Bay estuaryEdit
- warm, shallow water if you catch it as the tide is halfway out, when the water has been warmed a few hours in the sun and concentrates in the channels. Access from Warrington Domain. Wear waterproof shoes/sandals because the shells are sharp!
