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ACCOUNTANT & BOOK KEEPING
BRASS AND WOODWIND REPAIRS
Help Needed.
Hello, My name is Peter Windsor, I am 51 years old and have been repairing Brass and Woodwind instruments for over 30 years. Trained in UK before emigrating to NZ in 1982. I have trained 2 British technicians and one in NZ. I have had my own business for over 20 years and now semi-retiredTHE PROBLEM
Tonga has many good school and church bands. Fund raising is often successful and new musical instruments are often supplied. The instruments supplied are not "set up" specifically for the Pacific Islands where no servicing/repair dept exists. Instruments at present either stay broken and playable instruments soon fail due to no maintenance. Instruments are now sent to NZ or Australia for repair often the freight cost (they are big, heavy and fragile) exceeds the cost of the repair and in many cases the value of the broken instrument!THE SOLUTION
Tonga needs a small workshop (one bench type operation) Where all the instruments can be repaired. Tonga needs a suitable person who lives in Tonga (and preferably plays in one of the bands) Who is willing to learn general musical instrument servicing and repairs.I am prepared to come to Tonga and train a local resident to a certain level to enable the instruments to stay in reasonable playable condition. I am prepared to do this every year from May to October starting 2011, and donate my time at no charge. I can organise the appropriate spare parts and tools required.
Cafe Tropicana has generously offered to provide a small workshop and storage space in Vavau.
WHAT WE NEED
Some one in contact with all the bands (a tutor or conductor) to co-ordinate and find the suitable apprentice. Funds to cover expenses, basic tools, range of spare parts etc. Some body or organisation to fund raise or apply for grant aid from NZ Aid or Aus Aid etc.END RESULT
A trained Tongan capable of repairing /servicing brass and woodwind instruments up to a basic level, who can pass on this knowledge on later. This could end up supplying work/income for the trainee long term. Valuable funds used (present and past) to purchase instruments will be better utilised as the instruments will last longer . A brass instrument should last 10-20 years! IF maintained. Wasted money on freight can be saved. More school children can learn a musical instrument as more are made playable.REGARDS PETER
Please contact greg@vavau.to for more information and I can put you in touch with Peter.
COFFEE
Kingdom Koffie
"Kingdom Koffie - get your Kaffeine Kick with Kingdom Koffie"
Talk to the sole distributor in Vava'u:
Cafe Tropicana +676 7512870
or info@vavau.toGrown and Roasted right here in the "Kingdom of Koffie (whoops Tonga)" this new brand is taking the Kingdom!
Available in 100gm, 250gm or 1kg bags. Either Ground (medium plunger) or Whole bean. Coffee beans can be ground to order as well.
1kg bag also available in Medium/dark or Extra Dark roast - roasted 2 to 3 times a week to ensure freshness.
COMPUTERS
Computer Support
See Greg at Cafe Tropicana VHF 16 or phone 7512347Antivirus, Navigation, software and hardware support
CUSTOMS AGENTS
Vava'u Investments
Email vavauinvestments@gmail.com
Office + 676 70318
Cell: + 676 8762856
Paini (pronounced Payany)We are licensed to assist you with your import or export documentation. Licenced and Bonded Customs Agent.
ELECTRONICS
Electronics Engineer
Electronics by a qualified Electronics Engineer based in Vava'u, call to discuss
Contact +676 84027
shoreassist@vavau.to
LAUNDRY
Cafe Tropicana
Phone +676 71322
Mobile +676 7512870
VHF 16 "Tropicana"
(reaches all the way to Hunga!)
Website www.vavau.to/tropicana
E-mail tropicana@vavau.to"the best darn little laundry in Tonga"
Yes your favourite cafe is now offering a laundry service in Vava'u, and the only one in Tonga that actually uses 9kg/18lb front loading commercial washing machines and gas dryers by SpeedQueen “ the worlds leading commercial washing machines. We have two of the stacks, one wash cycle will take upto 40 minutes, a dry cycle upto 40 minutes.
Yep one of the owners (greg), in one of his former lives was a Master Drycleaner and managed the largest Valet plant in Wellington for 4 years and setup the largest valet plant in NZ, so he knows what he's doing...
The laundry is in a self contained area out the back away from the kitchen and bar so your safe to eat the food and drink as well!
Bring your laundry in for the following services by our trained staff...
9kg Wash only $10TOP “ the machines spin at 1000 rpm so it really won't take long to dry on the boat or on your room balcony
9kg Wash/dry fold “ $20TOP
9kg dry and fold only $10TOPSorry, the machines are not coin-operated and we don't allow customers to load and empty the machines, mainly for the sake of the machines and security of other customers clothes in the laundry room.
You may bring in your own detergent ONLY if you are allergic to commercial low-suds soap though, but we will dose the machine. Front loading washing machines require a low suds formulation due to the great action inside the tub. Did you know most non-commercial detergents are made up of 25% filler???
We will deliver to the harbour area free of charge if you spend $20 or more. Or combine with another order to be over $20...
Phone for an appointment in town.
MOORINGS & YACHT SERVICES
Aquarium Cafe,
on the Waterfront Reservations call: +676 70493
VHF Ch. 16
E-mail info@aquariumcafevavau.com
www.aquariumcafevavau.com
Skype: aquarium.cafe
Visa, MC, PayPalThe Aquarium Cafe offers Yacht Moorings for hire: nightly, seasonal & year-round rates. We also have Internet, a Wireless Network, & WiFi broadcasted to the whole harbour. Dock access, Water Svc, Rubbish Collection Svc, & Information Services.
The Ark Gallery
- moorings
- maintenance
- deliveries
Phone +676 7512673
Mobile +676 888 7998
E-mail arkgallerytonga@yahoo.com
VHF 10 "The Ark Gallery"
Owners Larry and Sheri
Anchorage #11The Ark Gallery is the floating home and studio of local artist Sheri and her husband Larry. The "ARK" is just taxi ride from town. Pick up and drop off fro Ano Beach. Call to arrange a visit Spend the day swimming, snorkeling or just relaxing. We also offer kayaks and dinghies, both rowing and sailing.
Moorings available with validated parking. One night free with purchase from the Ark Gallery. Short and long term mooring hire, including cyclone moorings for the season. Yacht care and maintenance available.
Yacht Deliveries anywhere in the world “ 28 years experience.
Opua Offshore Communications
Opua Offshore Communications registration website"The Voice of the Pacific" The best way to keep in touch. Marine Communications.
Hakau Adventures
Don and Laurie
Phone: +676 7558164
E-mail hakauadventures@hotmail.comTwo Years of Barging experience in Vava’u Waters
WE CAN TAKE YOU DOCK TO SHORE
We have the experience to move you and your equipment safely Our clients include, Coral Gardens Resort, Mafana Island Resort, Reef Resort, Treasure Island Resort. Please feel free to contact them for references on our service. We have also assisted many Tongan villages with moves.
Hakau 1 is a 5.5 meter (cat) or pontoon boat.
Beam of 2.8 meters
Capacity 10 persons plus crew or 1500 kilos of usable weight
Vhf marine, epirb, depth finder, gps and all saftey equipment, surveyed and certified by the Tongan Government.
Large open deck space
Operated by a licenced Tongan skipper
Fully loaded 7 knot cruise speed
Easy to load and unload on a beach or dock
NZ MARINE & MARINA SERVICES
Opua Marina
Opua Marina is situated in the Northland region of the North Island of New Zealand. Popular for its Mediterranean climate, the area is known as Bay of Islands.
A favourite fishing and boating playground the Bay of Islands consists of 144 islands which are renowned for their diverse marine life and world famous big game fishing.
Opua is Located just five minutes by road from Paihia, the heart of Bay of Islands. It is 20 minutes from Kerikeri and Bay of Islands Airport and is a short water crossing from romantic Russell.
Opened on the 15th of February 2000, the Marina has been a great success with offshore visitors and locals alike. Opua is the Gateway to New Zealand and the main Port of Entry for off shore cruisers and a popular summer destination for many New Zealanders. Come and stay with us.
For Berth Sales on the Opua Marina & Main Opua Wharf, please telephone the Marina Office on 09-402 7124 (seven days).
Due to high demand, not all sizes are always available.
Opua Business Association
The following are members of the Opua Business Association...
Opua Links - see Port Opua Marine Park map
03 The Marina Café – 09 402-6999
03 The Marina Shop
www.marine-insurance.co.nz
03 KAHA Hairdresser – 09 402-5050
10 Cater Marine
sales@catermarine.co.nz
www.catermarine.co.nz
10 Seapower
sales@seapower.co.nz
www.seapower.co.nz
11 Marine Electrics Opua
brett@marineelectricsopua.co.nz
10 Northland Spars & Rigging
sales@sparsandrigging.com
www.sparsandrigging.com
12 Open Ocean Watermakers
oceanwatermakers@yahoo.com.au
www.oceanwatermakers.co.nz
20 Opua Engineering - (09) 402 7131
opuaeng@xtra.co.nz
10 Opua Auto & Marine
opua.auto.marine@xtra.co.nz
10 Sign Worx
chris@signworx.net.nz
www.signworx.net.nz
10 Opua Canvas
opuacanvas@gmail.com
www.opuacanvas.co.nz
11 Bay Yacht Services
steve@yachtservices.co.nz
www.yachtservices.co.nz
11 Lowes Marine
Dave.Lowes@xtra.co.nz
11 Northfreeze - 09 402-7094
northfreeze@ihug.co.nz
11 Wavesail
www.wavesailsnz.co.nz
11 NZ Stainless – 0272 905 381
13 Opua Port Supply – 09 402-6913
13 Legge Boatbuilders
awlegge@xtra.co.nz
18 Ashby’s Boatyard
www.ashbyboat.co.nz
08 Prior Marine - 09 402-6191
19 Opua Marine Painters
robert.lyn@xtra.co.nz
23 Opua Marine Services
opuamarineservices@xtra.co.nz
11 Moorings Northland
www.mooringsnorthland.co.nz
05 Burnsco
www.burnsco.co.nz
04 Opua General Store – 09 402-7575
06 Opua Cruising Club – 09 402-6923
www.opua-on-line.co.nz
09 Gulf Group Marine Brokers
www.gulfgroup.co.nz
09 Customs & immigration - free phone 0508-558-855
www.customs.govt.nz
09 MAF
www.biosecurity.govt.nz
NZ MARINE: The Island Cruising Association
WHAT DOES THE ISLAND CRUISING ASSOCIATION DO?
The Island Cruising Association was started in the 1980's. At that time it's principal function was to promote Tonga as a cruising destination for New Zealand cruising yachts.
Over the years Island Cruising has changed into a privately owned company.
PHARMACY
Vavau Pharmacy & Health Centre ltd
Neiafu
(676) 70 213
email pharmacy@kalianetvav.to
Pharmacy & Health Centre Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
8.30am to 4pm
Saturday
8.30am to 11.30amPhysiotherapy Services (by appointment only) Treatment for:
· Soft-tissue Injuries
· Back and Neck Pain
· Sports Injuries
· Massage
· Pain and Stress Relief
PLUMBING
Paul the Plumber
Based in the Old Harbour
Home 71441
Mobile 7574249New installations and repairs to any plumbing - Say Greg from Tropicana sent you...
REAL ESTATE
Bryce Reality in realty matters
Robert Bryce; the ORIGINAL Realtor in Vava'u
Serving as a free consultant for all investors in Vava'u who want to know the facts and the truth. (tongaproperty@yahoo.com)
Phone: (679) 743-3548
Email: tongaproperty@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.SouthPacificRealEstate.to
Real Estate / Investments / Businesses for Sale
Real Estate / Investments / Businesses for Sale in Vava'u Islands, Tonga, South Pacific
Tongamazing Real estate advertising service
Email greg@vavau.to
Phone +676 881247 or +676 7512347Tongamazing Real estate advertising service
For Sale By Owner (FSBO) list your land or business
$300 TOP one-off
until your property is sold or leased!
No commission and
no additional fees!!!
Tourism Properties
Tourism Real Estate and Businesses for sale in Tonga and the South Pacific Islands
Contact: Adrian or Chrissy Chisholm
Tourism & Hospitality Business Brokers
TourismProperties.com _ South Pacific Real Estate
Phone (+64) 9 523 35 36
PO Box 109 452
Newmarket
Auckland
New Zealand
adrian@tourismconsultingservices.com
Sustainable Tourism Business Solutions | Delivering Effective Outcomes
Tourism Consulting Services helping maximise your bottom-line in:
Tourism Accommodation businesses including hotels, motels, management rights, resorts, lodges, guest houses, backpackers or holiday parks.
Food and Beverage Hospitality businesses including restaurants, bars, cafes, entertainment venues, micro breweries, distillers or wineries.
Leisure Visitor Activites including eco tourism, adventure, transport, indigenous, cultural heritage tourism and health/wellness facilities.
National, Regional, Local Tourism Association Authority, Government or Non-Government Organisation looking for Strategic Planning, Workforce Development, Community Engagement and Awareness solutions, village collaborations.
Contact us now:
Adrian and Chrissy Chisholm
Tourism Consultants
PO Box 109 452
Newmarket
Auckland 1149
adrian@tourismconsultingservices.com
(+64) 9 523 3536
STONEMASON / LAWNS, GARDEN & TREE & WELDING
Sam the Man
s_tamale@yahoo.com
+676 8834844Stone, Coral and Block Mason - walls / ovens / umu / houses
Garden and Lawn Maintenance - lawn mowing / weedeating / tree felling and trimming
Welding - Steel
TAXI
Liviela Taxi
Phone (676) 70-240
Established 21 years ago. Situated at the heart of Neiafu opposite Bounty Bar and Café. Open 6 days a week (9:00am - 12:00pm) and no taxi on Sunday . Hire/Tour around Vavaú is available at anytime (approximately T$25-00 per hour).
TAX AGENTS
VAVA'U PUBLIC LIBRARY
Opening Hours
Tuesday and Thursday 12pm to 5pm
Wednesday and Friday 10am to 3pm
Saturday 9am to 12pm
Library Contact:
Nigel 71271
or Lisa from Tropicana 71322.Web: www.vavaulibrary.com
Vava'u Public Library Scholarship Fund recipientsThe Library has been supported and funded by the Island's residents and visitors for 25 years. It houses 3000 fiction, 1000 non-fiction and 1000 childrens books. It has a reference section of books about the South West Pacific.
Membership is TOP5 or whatever you can afford.and if you wish to donate books in any section we'll be happy to take them.
Saturday Reading: Childrens stories read by Volunteers to Tongan and Visitors children. Volunteer readers are very, very welcome.
Web: www.vavaulibrary.com
