THE INTERNAL - NEWSLETTER 34/04

WAIHEKE ISLAND

Take the Fullers ferry at 8.15am ($25 return), which will bring you to Waiheke in about 40 minutes.
Rent a bike for about $30 (9am – 3pm) or a scooter for about 40$ per day and explore the island.
An ideal 4 hour trip for those that wish to have an introduction into sea kayaking in open water along a wonderful coast of cliffs, rolling hills and inlets. This trip you are  paddling out of a natural harbour "Matiatia" into the  "Waitamata" harbour and then out into the "Pacific ocean". This kayak trip is suitable for novice and experienced kayakers alike.  Explore the North western corner of Waiheke Island. View caves, paddle through rock channels, a rock archway to a classic private beach for a short break or swim before returning.  Feel your spirit soar as you glide around the northwestern corner of Waiheke.  Paddle total time is approx 2 1/2 hrs.
Costs  $65  per person, meet at the kayak shed at Matiatia at 9 am

The last ferry back to Auckland leaves by 6.45pm.
 

Walkway 1: Matiatia/Owhanake Loop
Duration: Allow at least 3 hours

Ideal for visitors wanting to take in as much of the island as possible without venturing to far from the ferry and Oneroa Village.

Walkway 2: Church Bay Circuit

Duration: Allow 3 hours

Stunning southern coastal aspects. Spectacular views, a rather special scenic reserve and an area of historical significance are features of this sometimes strenuous walk. The circuit begins at Matiatia Wharf.

Walkway 3: Onetangi Meanderings

Duration: Allow 2 hours

Waiheke’s biggest ocean beach. A particularly beautiful part of the island, Onetangi Bay has a long, white sandy beac, ideal for family outings, safe swimming and picknicking. A network of walkways criss-cross the area taking in the spectacular views from the cliffs above the beach out towards Great Barrier and Little Barrier islands, the Noises and a number of local reserves.

Walkway 4: Waikopou Bay (Mac’s Track) Walkway

Duration: Allow 2 Hours

Mac’s Track is reached by car. The Waikopou Bay Walkway is a site of ecological significance and subsidiary tracks, such as Judes Loop lead to stands of mature kauri and giant rimu up to 1000 years old. Waikopou Bay Beach has a free gas BBQ for hungry walkers.

Walkway 5: Orapiu/Hunterville/Otakawhe Pearl Bay Loop

Duration: Allow 1.5 Hours

Secluded coastal walkways. This walk is at the furthest end of Waiheke and is best reached by private car. The track goes also along the cliff through bush with some beautiful sea views to pretty and secluded Pearl Bay with its groves of pine trees.

Walkway 6: Hekerua Bay to Palm Beach

Duration: Allow 2 Hours

Waiheke’s northern beaches. Quiet and secluded Hekerua Bay boasts a shingle beach, rock pools, coastal rock outcrops, and some mature pohutukawa and is good for swimming.

Palm Beach is a very popular white sandy beach, ideal for swimming and sun bathing. Facilities there include public toilets, a grassed play area with play equipment and free gas BBZ, while at the eastern end is a store. At this end of the beach, the Matapana Walkway leads up through mature phoenix palms to Matapana Road with its beautiful views back along the beach. Cory Road to Palm Beach takes 30 Minutes.

Walkway 7: Oneroa/Blackpool Stretch

Duration: Allow 1.5 Hours

Rocky and sandy beaches, bush reserves. Offering a wonderful mix of the cosmopolitan and the traditional Waiheke bach, this walk starts at the island’s main village, Onera. The beaches beneath the town are sheltered and safe for swimming.

Walkway 8: Rocky Bay Ramble

Duration: Allow 2.5 Hours

Southern coastline through mature coastal forest. An ancient Maori pa site with panoramic views over Rocky Bay to Auckland is one of the highlights of this walk.

UPCOMING EVENTS IN AUCKLAND

Friday 29 October @ Morrisson

A live act with a difference
The Pubahs use explicit lyrics and stomping uptempo electro-tech beats, from house to techno, from electro clash to bootybar-flavour, from funk to a fusion of hip-hop and hip smart booty beats. Whatever all of that means...this is a live act with a difference.
Tickets are $30 from Crucial Records, Real Groovy, Play Records, Fusion Records and Morrisson.
Doors open at 10.00pm with local support from Snitch, Matt Drake, Ange Paul Dean, Zayn Kemp, Amy B and Karn.

Friday 7 January @ North Harbour Stadium

Summer outdoor/indoor festival

SUMMADAYZE FESTIVAL RETURNS JANURAY 7 2005, NOW RELOCATING TO AUCKLANDS NORTH HARBOUR STADIUM

Future Entertainment & Georgefm present New Zealands biggest outdoor dance event as it celebrates its second birthday with six arenas, an outdoor stage & purpose built parking for over 2000.

North Harbour Stadium, Albany is set to start 2005, celebrating the Australasian festival sellout- Summadayze Friday January 7, 2005.

Summadayze begins on new years day in Sydney, travelling its successful route to cities throughout Australia to an audience of more than 45,000, before returning again to New Zealand for a six arena, indoor & outdoor celebration of Summer.

Even bigger & better than before, the $41 million North Harbour Stadium will be hosting over 60 soon to be announced dance artists ( domestic & international ) in six arenas, with an additional outdoor stage showcasing the entire spectrum of music to move your feet.

Limited to 400, early bird tickets are available right now for an affordable $45.00+bf. from Ticketek / Real Groovy / Sounds nationwide or by texting ?SUMMA? to 858 on your Vodaphone.

Here comes Summer , here comes Summadayze!

Friday 21 January @ ERICSSON STADIUM

Big Day Out - New Zealand
Auckland
 
AUCKLAND ERICSSON STADIUM
Maurice Rd, Penrose
Gates Open 11am

BEASTIE BOYS - SYSTEM OF A DOWN - CHEMICAL BROTHERS - THE MUSIC - THE STREETS - THE DONNAS - FREESTYLERS - POWDERFINGER - GRINSPOON  - JOHN BUTLER TRIO - CONCORD DAWN  - MISFITS OF SCIENCE - THE BLEEDERS - TRINITY ROOTS - D4 - STERIOGRAM - SHIHAD

PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE NO PASSOUTS ALLOWED AT ANY TIME FROM THIS VENUE
Ticket Outlets:
Ticketek New Zealand
Outlets & phonecharge
Ph: 09 307 5000
www.bigdayout.com

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MESSAGE FROM JONATHAN

Hi guys!  I think I may have written on a previous occasion a little bit about hunting in NZ.  I know that the intern who was working previously at Siemens had the opportunity to do some pheasant and duck shooting during the duck-shooting season in April or May of this year.  He had a blast, from what I heard.  (Get it? A blast! Ha, I kill me.)

Anyway, if you were interested in killing some animals (and who isn’t?), NZ has plenty of things to shoot.  And if you are a sensitive type who feels queasy at the thought of blasting animals to bits, be assured that most hunting in NZ is directed at creatures which are considered pests. 

Due to the lack of carnivorous predators in NZ, the species that have been introduced by Europeans into the native forests have become pests.  They destroy native fauna, and in some cases hunt endangered species (like the kiwi).

The most common animals hunted in NZ are wild pigs and deer.  Goats, possums, rabbits and magpies are also shot, although not often eaten as pigs and deer are.  All of them are considered pests – possums being the most notorious.  Even hard-core, rabid environmentalists acknowledge this, although they would rather that these animals were perhaps arrested and placed in nice retirement parks rather than killed (or maybe killed, but in nice, happy ways).  The government, trying to tread a happy medium between people who like hunting and people who like hugging trees, frequently tries to annoy both sides by dumping large quantities of poison into the forest to try and control these forest-destroying creatures.

So shooting bunnies, in NZ at least, is an act of environmental protection.  If you happen to *like* shooting them, even better, as you get some pleasure as out of the game as well as helping protect NZ forests and fields. 

THAT’S IT FOR TODAY!