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More Devonport properties in tsunami zone More Devonport properties are at risk if a severe tsunami hit than previously thought, according to new modelling conducted for Auckland Council. Updated evacuation maps released by the council include land between
Narrow Neck Beach and Ngataringa Bay, near Vauxhall school, are in the evacuation all of Cheltenham (except for North Head), zone too. In the worst case scenario of a strong local much of Devonport village and the entire Naval base, and all of the reclaimed land at or regional earthquake, all of the zones would Bayswater marina To page 7 Some of the higher areas, including land
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Women receive police warning in personal dispute Both women involved in the personal dispute that ended in a collision on Calliope Road recently were in the wrong, and will receive a police warning, but no charges will be laid, the police officer investigating the incident told the Flagstaff.
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Mobbed… Auckland Blues star and All Black-in-waiting Jerome Kaino was a special guest at the final day of Buck Shelford’s school holiday boot camps, held at North Shore Rugby club. Dozens of kids lined up to get the flanker’s autograph on their backs.
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Basketball dream puts Delyn through the hoops A 12-year-old Belmont Intermediate (BIS) student has been selected to play for a New Zealand basketball academy team in Las Vegas in July. Delyn Chaitika plays for the BIS A team – that just qualified for the national champs – and the Hibiscus Coast Rep team, which means two games and four practices per week. One Sunday a month, he also flies to Wellington to train for the US trip. “Those Sundays I wake up at 4 am. Another basketball dad takes me and his son to the airport and we go for a light jog in the airport car park. Then we head to the Koru lounge to shower and have breakfast. We are in Wellington at 8.30 am and train from 9am until about 5 pm. After that we just shoot around a bit more for fun. Then we sleep in the airport and the plane and are back in bed by 11,” he says. Delyn, in year eight at BIS, was born in Zimbabwe. His parents moved to New Zealand when he was two because they saw better chances for children here, he says. They soon settled in Hauraki and the New Zealand way of life. Delyn started playing rugby when he was eight. A fast runner, he was put on the wing. He also played soccer, where he did well as a striker, he says. But it was when he started playing Miniball at Belmont Primary School, Delyn says he knew he had found his sport. Still in Year 5, he was recruited for the North Harbour Under-13 B team. The following year, Hibiscus Coast asked him to play in their club’s Under-13 A team, which ended up winning the nationals that year. Delyn now plays for Hibiscus Coast in the Under-15 team. He is a versatile player, swapping positions between small forward, point guard and guard. “But I like small forward the best because it gives me the most freedom on the court, because I can guard and shoot and am not restricted to either,” he says. His best attribute is dribbling, he says. “The sound of the bouncing ball does something to you, plus I have good parallel vision and a sixth sense for where everyone is, so where the ball moves, everyone moves,” he says. Delyn’s ambition is to eventually get a scholarship to the US and play for a college team, “and the ultimate dream is of course to play for New Training hard for New Zealand team… Delyn Chaitika Zealand,” he says.
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TSUNAmI EVACUATION
Evacuate via the routes drawn on this map Follow signed routes where present
Walk quickly if possible, drive only if essential. If driving, keep going once you are well outside of all evacuation zones, to allow room for others behind you. The first waves may not be the largest.
Large waves may come after a series of small waves. The largest waves from distant sources may take many hours to arrive.
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There may be multiple waves separated by up to an hour, or more. Stay out of evacuation zones until given the official ‘all-clear’.
Stay away from the Red Zone for 24 hours after any tsunami warning, even small waves can be dangerous Warning may also be through siren, telephone, txt, loud hailer or other local arrangements.
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In the case of a large earthquake (one it is hard to stand up in), unusual noises from the ocean, or changes in the ocean (e.g. the ocean rushing in or out), or you feel a weak rolling earthquake that lasts for more than a minute. Evacuate all zones. A wave may arrive within minutes or take more than an hour to arrive.
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Official: Evacuate from the zone(s) stated in the warning and stay out until the official ‘all-clear’ is given. The official warning source is local Civil Defence, and their warnings may come to you via NZ TV/Radio broadcasts, mobile app alerts and emergency services. You may receive warnings from only one, or several sources. Don’t wait. Informal: Warnings from friends or other members of the public may be correct. Consider evacuating from all zones. Verify the warning only once evacuated or on-route if it won’t delay you (via NZ TV/ Radio broadcasts, local Civil Defence and emergency services).
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need to evacuate to higher ground immediately and not wait for an official warning, says Council’s hazard advisor Brodie Rafferty in an online advisory video. Rafferty says evacuation should be on foot or by bicycle if possible, to keep the roads from clogging up. The safe zones in Devonport are four islands, the largest of them around Mt Victoria and Calliope Rd, and smaller ones on North Head, Fort Takapuna and Stanley Point. The safe zones further north on the peninsula are effectively all the land set back from the shoreline. Tsunamis are caused by earthquakes. A tsunami could arrive before council has time to issue an official warning. Officers say if you can feel an earthquake that lasts a minute or longer or you can’t stand up it is time to head to higher ground. In many cases earthquakes further afield
(such as South America or Japan) would not be felt locally but would give council enough time for official evacuation warnings before a tsunami reached New Zealand. The new maps are based on more credible, comprehensive data and modelling (including that of a worst-case scenario) than Council’s older “inundation maps”, which were previously attached to the Devonport and Bayswater Neighbourhood Response plans. These maps showed where water would flow as a result of a tsunami, not which areas would need to be evacuated. Evacuation zone maps for the Devonport peninsula can be found on the Auckland Civil Defence website (www.aucklandcivildefence.org.nz) or the community page of Devonport Flagstaff website (www.devonportflagstaff.co.nz)
Big brother at Stanley Bay “When the shelter is finished we will return Eight security cameras have recently been to regular security patrols of the area,” says installed on the Stanley Bay ferry wharf. They are in place to monitor parked cars, Hannan. passengers and wharf jumpers. Auckland Transport spokesperson Mark Hannan it installs security at all ferry terminals and railway stations. “They are there to protect the facility and the travelling public plus their cars.” Superb office for Professions, Illegal and anti-social behaviour does occur central Devonport. at the wharf, Hannan says. 69m2 self-contained, open plan. “This includes teenagers climbing onto the Ideal for say Accountancy, roof of the old shelter and jumping off into the Law, Architecture etc. water. Vandalism of the facility itself, including Tastefully decorated inc satin tagging, broken fencing and litter, including sheen kauri floor, air conditioning, broken bottles. Teenagers have been jumping multi outlets for power, phones, IT. onto the ferry when it’s berthed and then jumpCompetitive rent and Opex, and ing off while the engines were running,” he says. negotiable lease terms. A full-time security guard has been stationed Ph Colin Parry at the wharf during the construction period. 445 3845 or 021 02667475
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Devonport needs to keep an eye out for all teenagers, says local mother The mother of two Stanley Bay teenagers, who had a party while she was away and without her permission, says it takes a village to raise a teenager where transgressions are concerned. “Whether they are five, 15 or 25, they need our guidance,” she says. The party got badly out of hand, with reports of youths fighting in the streets, some of whom had golf clubs and bats. A large number of police were at the scene. The mother, who wanted to remain anonymous, said “As parents, we need to look out for all our kids and tell each other when they behave inappropriately and are not being safe. This party happened and caused a lot of trouble for people and I don’t want to be a turtle and put my head in the sand about it, pretending my kids are perfect,” she says.
“We shouldn’t be ashamed that our children are sometimes misbehaving but reach out to each other about it instead, in a caring way, even if it is uncomfortable maybe,” she says. The mother says she has called police to thank them for their efforts on the night, has spoken to parents whose kids were at the party, and made her daughters deliver thank you notes to the neighbours. “Because their peace was disturbed as they kept an eye on things that could have escalated,” she said. What started out as a small get-together of a dozen or so friends, became a magnet for teenagers from all over the Shore, many of them school leavers, thanks to social media and texting, she says. “It is important that we know what our kids are up to so that if things go wrong, we can nip
it in the bud,” she says. The crowd outside her daughters’ party injured two boys and smashed two car windows. “I was relieved that our house had no damage but there is that ‘what if’ in my mind, about our house, the kids and the neighbours’ property,” she says. • Incidents outside the party involved students from Takapuna Grammar and other North Shore schools, the Flagstaff has confirmed. Takapuna Grammar Principal Simon Lamb said in a statement: “From the outset, the school does not condone fighting. We actively foster more productive displays of “school pride”. “I will address with students and families such incidents, which reflect poorly on those same students, their families and the school.”
Wharf and bus shelter consultation after last-minute changes The public will have its say on the controversial new bus shelter proposed outside the Devonport ferry terminal. Four new changes are proposed and still need resource consent for the Marine Square upgrade and residents have three weeks to give feedback to Auckland Transport (AT). The rest of the design has already been consented and is partially under construction. The bus shelter is the most controversial change as it threatens to impede views to the harbour and the city. In the submission form, the design looks more than 50 metres long. It is
supposed to accommodate four buses simultaneously. It is a result of a push for public transport, says AT project manager Ian Bielawa. “The shelter has been designed to preserve views of the harbour and city, with gaps in the rear wall to enable people to walk through,” the consultation brochure reads. Some residents are concerned that it is an unnecessary obstruction to the view and that there is no need for such a large terminal as ferry and bus timetables are generally scheduled to meet up without long waiting times.
The other three proposed changes are: • a new canopy over the western boardwalk leading up to the ferry (which will look similar to the one proposed for the eastern side of the ferry building) • the extension of the roof at the front of the ferry building (replacing the existing canopy) • redirection of pedestrian traffic along the outside of the northern end of the ferry building. The main entrance to the ferry building is moving to the eastern side. Submission forms are available online and at the library, and are due by Friday 6 June.
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accommodation for guests or older children. Enjoying all day sun and positioned in a quiet avenue within easy proximity to the school and commuter ferry to the city. The 1098m² site provides internal access double garaging, a superb pool and lawn for children to play.
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Classic Cheltenham Villa There is a very good reason why villas are so sought after ..... quite simply, they´re in a class of their own. From the classic entrance, the welcoming verandah set behind a beautifully landscaped garden, 29 Tainui Road is no exception. Positioned to capture the sun, and within a short walk from Cheltenham beach, this stylishly renovated home offers three double bedrooms, two bathrooms, and two very generous living areas. One enjoying relaxed family living in an open environment and the other a more formal retreat. One of the real drawcards is the spacious outdoor deck, flowing from the kitchen and open plan living area. The perfect place to relax and entertain. A rare double garage offering extra storage space wraps up this irresistible package.
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Beach House Bungalow If you have dreamed of living in the city, minutes away from the Auckland CBD but enjoying the feeling of being permanently on holiday, this could be the home you have been waiting for. Opposite Stanley Bay Beach with the park at the rear, this charming bungalow has the best of both worlds. Retaining its charming character features and complimenting them with a clever renovation maximising the sunny indoor-outdoor flow to the large north facing deck. Accommodation consists of four double bedrooms and two bathrooms. A spacious kitchen enjoys views and connection to the deck. French doors lead through to a separate sitting room, the perfect retreat for busy families. Call now for an appointment to view.
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Cheltenham Town "House & Garden" Tucked away in a quiet street is this freestanding 3 bedroom home in a delightful garden setting. Wonderful, private, sunny, indoor outdoor living.
Big Bold And Beautiful By The Park And Beach 210m2 home over two levels next to a fantastic park and track through to the golf course or along to Narrow Neck beach. Great garden too!
Auction On Site, Sunday 18th May 2014 at 1.00pm (unless sold prior) View www.harcourts.co.nz/DP7242 Open Sat 11-11.45am/Sun 12.30-1pm Glenice Taylor P 09 446 2112 M 021 943 021 E glenice.taylor@harcourts.co.nz Cooper & Co Real Estate Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008
For Sale $895,000 View www.harcourts.co.nz/DP6973 Open Sat & Sun 11.15-11.45am Jane Hastings & Jackie Mark P 09 446 2116 M 021 735 263 P 09 446 2113 M 021 458 797 Cooper & Co Real Estate Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008
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Belmont 2/14 Coronation Street
Devonport 15a Kerr Street (Unit C)
Easy Living By Great Schools Owned since 2003, this has been a great home and investment. Ideally positioned, funky design with great floor plan, all fully fenced and secure.
Village Opportunity! A spacious three bedroom Bungalow apartment with your own garden, private outdoor living area and harbour views in the heart of the village.
For Sale $750,000 View www.harcourts.co.nz/DP7234 Open Sat & Sun 12-12.30pm Jackie Mark & Jane Hastings P 09 446 2113 M 021 458 797 P 09 446 2116 M 021 735 263 Cooper & Co Real Estate Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008
For Sale $765,000 View www.harcourts.co.nz/DP6952 Open Sat & Sun 2.00 - 2.30pm Caroline Devereux & Maria Stevens P 09 446 2107 M 021 573 305 P 09 446 2111 M 021 979 084 Cooper & Co Real Estate Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008
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Birkdale 35a Salisbury Road
Devonport 1/18a Mays Street
Private, Peaceful And Sunny Tidy 2 bathroom, 4 bedroom house - one of two sharing the land, offers a multitude of options. Open plan kitchen, dining and lounge area.
Stylish Sanctuary A beautiful home unit: The owner has just finished a stylish make over, now she has a job transfer that means you will get the benefit.
Auction On site, Sunday 25th May 2014 at 1.00pm (unless sold prior) View www.harcourts.co.nz/DP7224 Open Sat & Sun 1.00 - 1.45pm Peter Andrews P 09 446 2105 M 0274 931 826 E peter.andrews@harcourts.co.nz Cooper & Co Real Estate Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008
For Sale By Negotiation View www.harcourts.co.nz/DP7244 Open Sun 11.00 - 11.45 Peter Ayton & Phil Clark M 021 336 300 M 021 940041 Cooper & Co Real Estate Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008
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Devonport 18 Clarence St Devonport 09 446 2030 www.devonport.harcourts.co.nz
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Belmont 9a Harrison Avenue
Devonport 15 St Leonards Road
Family Favourite Beautifully appointed one year old, two level weatherboard family home on an easy care freehold site.
Life Begins Again At 100............... This grand old lady has been revived, resurrected, rejuvenated and replenished! Be the first lucky owners to enjoy this beautiful new renovation
For Sale $1,340,000 View www.harcourts.co.nz/DP6968 Open Sunday 3.00-3.45pm Glenice Taylor P 09 446 2112 M 021 943 021 Cooper & Co Real Estate Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008
For Sale $1,365,000 View www.harcourts.co.nz/DP6954 Open Sat & Sun 12.30 - 1.00pm Diana Murray P 09 446 2115 M 021 911522 E diana.murray@harcourts.co.nz Cooper & Co Real Estate Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008
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Takapuna 18 Spencer Terrace
Devonport 20 Waterview Road
Location And A Family Dream Excellent floor plan and easy living from this 1950’s home. Wonderful indoor/outdoor flow to large decks with views to the water.
Classic Villa With Water Views This gracious 4/5 bedroom villa set back from the street frontage, has all of its character features intact. Sunny, north facing aspect with views.
For Sale $975,000 View www.harcourts.co.nz/DP6962 Open Sat & Sun 11.45-12.15pm Jane Hastings & Jackie Mark P 09 446 2116 M 021 735 263 P 09 446 2113 M 021 458 797 Cooper & Co Real Estate Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008
For Sale $1,395,000 View www.harcourts.co.nz/DP6964 Open Saturday 12.00-12.45pm Glenice Taylor P 446 2112 M 021 943 021 E glenice.taylor@harcourts.co.nz Cooper & Co Real Estate Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008
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Belmont 4 Bardia Street
Devonport 25 Regent Street
More Than Meets The Eye - Takapuna Grammar Zone A pleasant surprise awaits- this brick bungalow has 3 bedrooms and 2 living areas and an absolutely gorgeous big back yard (673m2 site).
Wow 850m2 Of Land - Takapuna Grammar Zone Motivation is running at fever pitch for our vendors of this north facing four bedroom family home that is light bright and spacious on 850m2 of land.
For Sale By Negotiation View www.harcourts.co.nz/DP7246 Open Sun 12.15 - 1.00pm Phil Clark & Peter Ayton P 09 446 2125 M 021 940041 P 09 446 2109 M 021 336 300 Cooper & Co Real Estate Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008
For Sale $865,000 View www.harcourts.co.nz/DP6956 Open Sat & Sun 12-12.30pm Jane Hastings & Jackie Mark P 09 446 2116 M 021 735 263 P 09 446 2113 M 021 458 797 Cooper & Co Real Estate Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008
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Letters
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May 16 2014
Transport solutions possible for Devonport
Different perspective
Also while I am on the subject, why is it that the ferries do not run more often during weeknights? Thursdays I liked to attend the Philharmonia concerts at the Town Hall, which always finish at 10 pm, which means waiting till 11.15 pm for a ferry,which is a long time at night especially in winter, and one cannot get home till almost midnight! Also with regard to ferries, there is a ferry which calls at Stanley Point at 6.15 and 7.15 pm and goes back to the city, but no one can get a ride on it back to Auckland!! It is not permitted. Why? Devonport is a great place to live but we just need a few tweeks here and there to make it even better; surely it is not impossible. Maureen McMillan
It seems like a sensible idea to put a traffic plan into use whenever we have an event in Devonport, as was done when the houses in Eversleigh Rd were for sale. It worked brilliantly. However I am feeling exceedingly nervous about the new parking plans down by the ferry. If I go to the city I am dependent on parking as there is no bus where I live in Stanley Pt, and I really need at least three hours, more for preference, and there just is not enough and we keep on losing more spaces. Whenever there is a complaint about parking it seems to get replies from the authorities like “move it on to another place” or “park somewhere else,” like the answer to the workers at New World and the Depot. I would like to know where else they can park? It is the same for residents.
Your paper is great but appears to have succumbed to fluffing up this story (Stanley Bay teenage party spins out of control) significantly. The kids were noisy as you would expect with a crowd of about 50. The trouble started at about 7pm, not 9pm. No evidence of the kids smashing fences, letter boxes, cars etc. No evidence of cars being revved or naked bodies. How do I know? I was the only resident talking to the kids to calm them down and get them to move on, which they did in the end and had done by time the police arrived. They treated me with respect despite the fact that I was outnumbered, never threatened me. It certainly was not a frightening atmosphere...no other residents came to support me. There was a group from Northcote who had come to cause trouble and gatecrash the party; my group were locals, noisy but not guilty of the alleged and exaggerated crimes. I was there, it’s important to tell it how it really was, not how good it sounds and wrongly accusing kids. Graham Edwards
Concern over muzzling of elected members members. In particular, the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board agreed to share the chairmanship between Mike Cohen and Bergin, the lowest polling candidate. Bergin was appointed after Chris Darby chose to relinquish his elected local board position and take up his Auckland Council position. Is it wise to have Bergin take the chairman’s position halfway through the present local board’s term in view of the lengths to which he will go to oppose those whose views differ from his own? Finally the complaint has been dismissed by Auckland Council. We also heard at Maggie Barry’s meeting that Russell McVeigh act for Bayswater Marina Ltd too. Graham Pettersen
I am deeply concerned about the revelation of a secret complaint by local board members Joseph Bergin and Alison Roe against other board members Grant Gillon and Jan O’Connor, that they contravened the Auckland Council Code of Conduct in relation to their views on the Takapuna Camping Ground and Bayswater marina. Gillon and O’Connor campaigned for the election on their stance on the Takapuna Camping Ground and it should come as no surprise that the Bayswater marina issue would be viewed similarly in reflecting the overwhelming opinions of local residents. The circumstances of the complaint, the use of Russell McVeigh and the muzzling of those complained about, gives rise to serious questions about the judgment and suitability of Bergin and Roe in their roles as local board
• Our reporter was at the scene when the police arrived, after numerous call-outs. Our report was based on what she saw and interviews with ten other residents of William Bond St, Waterview Rd and Patuone Place. In events like this people see different things. Editor
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May 16 2014
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Ring road or leave your cars at home Reading the May 2 Flagstaff where Lake Road gets yet another airing, you have to wonder if anyone is measuring the situation. The Lake Road traffic conundrum will continue until authorities realise that there needs to be an alternative to Belmont through to Esmonde Road via Lake Road only. Regardless of events stalling traffic flow, the whole peninsular will see an increase in population, vehicle numbers and popularity with all Aucklanders and visitors, ongoing. Being in the heart of a city means constant compromise whether it’s sitting in endless traffic or relieving the pressure with an alternative route at a sizeable cost. Were a causeway to be added to run from the bottom of Barry’s Point Road to Bayswater Ave beside O’Neill’s Point Cemetery,
traffic at Belmont and Esmonde Road has the option of using all of Lake Road or the causeway. This in effect would create a ring road and also a more direct pedestrian and cycle access to the harbour bridge, something that needs to be planned for. I can already hear the naysayers groaning about dotterels and traffic noise in front of their pristine views, but we do live in a city and one that has lacked practical planning. The Auckland isthmus is an awkward shape and needs clever innovation rather than curmudgeonly resistance to improving traffic flows in and out of the area. Either that or park your cars up and use alternative and less selfish forms of transport. Ian Ferguson
Visitor view: open up wharf to harbour As an occasional visitor to Auckland and more specifically Devonport, I am puzzled by the way your community allows your biggest asset to be squandered. Your ‘Harbour Gateway’ is truly something to behold. Yet you spoil it with a hotchpotch of second-hand books, touristy knick knacks and greasy, smelly food outlets! Is this the
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first impression you wish to give visitors? The most valuable asset you have - your magnificent harbour - is blanked out completely. On arrival or departure you leave visitors without the ability to contemplate the view at leisure. Was this building constructed prior to the invention of windows perhaps or was it constructed as some storage facility and never properly remodelled? I understand from several locals there are plans afoot to employ professionals to redesign your terminal but I fear this involves some kind of ‘commercialising’ of the terminal building in the attempt to make it a destination. You have all the natural asset you need in your amazing harbour, just open the venue up and let everyone enjoy the ever changing view. By employing a more sympathetic design along the lines of a glass atrium you could have a destination locals and visitors would flock to. Add a couple of quality coffee kiosks and an ice cream vendor, plus a central space for local artists to display work, some comfy seating and I have no doubt you will have plenty of visitors. Susan Broad
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DEVONPORT-TAKAPUNA INTERGENERATIONAL DIALOGUE Thursday 22nd May, 11am-3:30pm Channel View Lounge, Mary Thomas Centre, 3 Gibbons Rd, Takapuna In collaboration with community organisations and the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board and Youth Board, we invite the young and not-so-young generations to take part in topical debates and have a say in what matters. To take part or for further info, contact: Rachael Bro – email: office@takapunatrust.org.nz or ph: 486 2098.
YOUTH ROCKFEST Fri 23rd May, 7.30pm, The Vic, Victoria Rd Featuring Hypno Gold, Slipstream, Lude, and Brendan Thomas & The Vibes. Admission $12, Students $7. For more info visit: http://www.thevic.co.nz/movies/8535.php
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Interview
May 16 2014
Former Narc sniffs out musical talent
Passing musical knowledge on to the next generation… Tony Waine
Tony Waine couldn’t believe a UK band called itself The Police. So he and two Christchurch mates called their band The Narcs as a joke. But success came quickly. In the mid-1980s, The Narcs’ hit single Heart and Soul won four awards, their first album went gold, a second was released worldwide, and Waine won the Silver Scroll for best songwriter. Thirty years later he has just released a new album online. Tony Waine spoke to Maire Vieth on his 57th birthday.
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Tony Waine is in some ways an extension of the instrument he plays, the bass – the one who keeps the band on an even keel. “The bass is integral to a band, has a kind of subliminal message. So as a bassist, my whole musical life has been about that collaborative nature of music and I really enjoy it,” he says. That theme was central in the production of Brave Sheep, a live album Waine released for free online this month. While he works as a full-time tutor at MAINZ (Music and Audio Institute of New Zealand), the album is his work as a student. Waine wrote nine songs on the album for his Master of Arts in Music at WINTEC (Waikato Institute of Technology). “My focus was collaborative songwriting and I got to work with all my musical heroes,” he says. Those include Shona Laing, Jordan Luck, Hello Sailor’s Dave McArtney, DJ Matt ‘Recloose’ Chicoine, Rikki Morris and former Narcs front man Andy Dickson. For the thesis, Waine interviewed Lorde’s co-writer and producer Joel Little, singer-songwriter Zoe Fleury (whose stage name is Zowie) and the D4’s Jimmy Christmas. He describes the the result as a real DIY album with songs created in our home studios,” he says. Waine has delivered courses in songwriting and the music industry at MAINZ for six years. But in 2011, he went back to university because he says he felt phoney, working in music education without a music degree. “I had done a BA in commerce and business at Canterbury straight out of school and a diploma in audio engineering in Australia. But I wanted to be of more benefit to the musical world,” he says. As a teacher he can see that he is doing that. “We are totally focused on contemporary
music and for students who are also focused on that, it is a great thing. Some have never been engaged at school and their lives are turned around when they study something they are very passionate about,” he says. Waine aims to write a book to help musicians navigate the music industry. “It will be about the music industry and structured on the chronological life cycle of a musician. It might start with why people get into music in the first place, then go right through to touring, recording and releasing your material. And what happens when the spotlight goes out, because the music industry is a young person’s game,” he says. Waine’s own life cycle is a case in point. He grew up the younger of two brothers in the Christchurch suburb of Papanui, went to St John’s Primary school and later St Bede’s College. “I was taught by Catholic nuns. You could smell their starched clothes from half a mile away, and next you could hear them rustling,” he says. He was sporty too. “I played everything: rugby, league, soccer – for the school and for clubs – during the week and on the weekends, and even made it into the Canterbury squad when I was 14,” he says. Waine followed in his father’s footsteps. “Dad played in the Canterbury team from 1953 until 1955 as a Number 10. They had a dozen All Blacks but he wasn’t one of them. He gave rugby away at 26 with a split spleen and joined my granddad as a barber that was called Waine and Son,” he says. Waine’s parents encouraged him to learn to play the guitar. “When I was 12 my mum sold her bike and bought me a kind of jumbo Gibson Hummingbird copy. I got guitar lessons
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May 16 2014 with two people, including Tommy Kahi. Then dad helped me buy an electric guitar and amp and I got a bit more serious about music,” he says. At the age of 15, Waine was playing at school dances. “We were a rock band with a bit of Monkeys and Neil Diamond for light relief,” he says. Christchurch shaped him. “There wasn’t a hell of a lot to do in Christchurch. You were either in sport or in the pub. So we decided if we’re going to be at the pub, we might as well get a band together and make some money playing in different working men’s clubs,” he says. When the band disintegrated, Waine toured the South Island with another one, and once they were finished, he joined a third. “That’s the thing with bands. They come and they go because you are so close with each other and some people don’t know how to handle that lack of privacy or lose their identity,” he says. After Waine finished university he left for Melbourne to work. “I answered a few ads in the paper but it was all about sales and my heart really wasn’t in that sort of job,” he says. Instead, he bluffed his way into a hotel in Touareg as a bartender. “I soon managed to get the staff members into a band. They were all musicians and we started playing at the Touareg and the other bars in the area,” he says. In the autumn of 1980, aged 23, Waine returned to Christchurch. “I met Bob Ogilvie, who was a legendary rock drummer, and he wanted us to play in a band together and that was basically the beginning of The Narcs,” he says. Soon, Ogilvie asked the young Sydney rock guitarist Andy Dickson to join the band as its front man. Success came organically. “One of my friends managed a bar, so we played there before we were hired at the Doodles nightclub four nights a week. We did that for five months until we got bored and were sacked for being drunk on stage,” Waine says. The time was not wasted. “Playing there is what made us good. It’s the old ten thousand hour thing,” he says. In 1981, The Narcs went on the road. “I bought a Ford Transit and Ogilvie did too and we had a great time touring but we realised that to spread the good word quicker we needed to record,” Waine says. Ogilvie left the band a year later. Once he was replaced by Steve Clarkson, The Narcs headed to Auckland and met Mike Chunn, who owned the XSF label. “We did two midnight to dawn sessions in the studio, made a four-song EP and printed 500 copies. It cost us $700,” Waine says. The band took up residency in Devonport. “We lived out the back of the Esplanade Hotel in the staff quarters for about three months and played there regularly. Paul Thistle ran it. He was a retired jockey and he and his wife Rosanne put us up,” he says. Then there was radio. “Radio Hauraki put out a disk and our song First Chance to Dance was the first track. And all of a sudden, we were getting reviews and were asked to play shows. It changed everything,” Waine says. The Narcs’ second EP spent three months in the Top 40 charts and their live crowds grew. “Then CBS Sony got interested and we
released our first album Great Divide for a cost of about $15,000. It went gold and we won four RIANZ awards [today’s New Zealand Music Awards],” he says. The second album was less successful, even though it was released internationally and produced for $200,000. “They say you have a second album syndrome. With our first we were really prepared. The second one we kind of threw together,” Waine says. The Narcs supported Elton John and Queen, and toured Australia with Midnight Oil and then Hot Rods, a band from the UK, and New Zealand with Shona Laing. But touring fatigue hit. After Waine’s APRA Silver Scroll in 1986, the band started drifting and eventually fell apart. For a while, Waine was in a new band, The Vibes. He returned to Devonport in 1987, flatting on Queens Parade, and played The Esplanade with Ricki Morris and The Raving Love Gods. Again, it was a collaborative setup, with musicians like Ray Columbus occasionally joining the band. Waine met his wife Sandra in Devonport. After they married in 1990, they went to Australia. Sandra worked in Brisbane and Waine was back touring with Andy Dickson. He started recording in a one-bedroom apartment he and Sandy rented in Sydney. “I sold my expensive Narcs Steinberger bass, bought recording gear and had a constant stream of people coming through,” Waine says. The local music shop asked him to help with
its marketing. “When they switched from retail to wholesale, they offered me a job as marketing director and bought me a car,” he says. Waine still played in bands four nights a week and looked after two large Australian music shops. “I got a bit frazzled, but it enabled us to buy a house in Normanhurst, the last suburb right on the outskirts of Sydney,” he says. In 1999 “everything changed.” Son Harry was born, and the Waines decided to return to New Zealand. They bought an old bungalow in Devonport. “We found this place and thought, ‘What a dump! Let’s buy it!’ We went where our heart was,” he says. In 2005, daughter Connie was born. After a long-term renovation, the house today accommodates a small recording studio and a workspace for Sandra, who is a printmaker. Devonport features in Waine’s teaching. “I always take my second-year students to talk to Adam Holt, the top guy at Universal, to glean some nuts-and-bolts information about the music industry. Last year, we talked with him about Gin Wigmore. This year it’s going to be about Lorde,” he says. There are two things the students learn from the trip. “You must have something different, and Lorde’s difference is that she is just being herself. It’s refreshing that a good old kiwi pulls down the stuffiness and over-pretentiousness of the music industry,” Waine says. The second lesson is harder. “It really all comes down to the same thing. You just have to be really good at what you do,” he says.
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May 16 2014
Stanley Bay security overkill Our new Stanley Bay wharf is a lovely site to see, and features no less than EIGHT security cameras – two inside, one immediately outside each of the two entrances, one at the end of the wharf and three on a pole at the start of the wharf. Bearing in mind that a weta couldn’t land there without getting filmed from four different angles, one
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is tempted to wonder why it is necessary to station an actual live person on the wharf throughout the day. I don’t know if he does stay there all day, but he’s there during the morning commute into the city, and he’s there during the evening commute back. Similarly, multiple rent-a-cops can usually be found standing around the Devonport
wharf trying to look like they have some function in the most peaceful suburb in Auckland. Presumably this is all on Fuller’s dime, but is it really necessary to make the village look like an occupied territory just to make sure the local yoof don’t get up to any loutish behaviour? Colin Jackson
Three lanes on event days would help traffic flow I wish to endorse the recommendation made by K.F.Wilson in the Flagstaff of 2 May 2014, regarding the traffic procedure for use of Lake Road during MAJOR events. Several (possibly ten) years ago, this procedure was followed; that is, of coning Lake Road into three lanes - two southward before the event and reversing to two northbound after the event.
Some two or three years ago, before such an event - Tryathlon, Food and Wine Festival or Maritime event (which the media regularly advises of excellent vantage points in Devonport) – I contacted the transport department to see if this three-lane coning procedure was going to be put in place, but nothing came of it. Barbara Iversen
Car graffiti leaves scummy aftertaste I should like to pass on a message to the mindless idiot who thought spraying graffiti on the side of a car, parked in a quiet Devonport street on a Friday evening, was a valid form of self-expression. You left behind a mess for an elderly local resident, on a fixed income, to clean up. I hope your parents are proud of you, and
should I ever have the “pleasure” of driving by while you are marking some one else’s property I will happily swerve (before contacting the police). And to the mates who no doubt were with you – you are all tarred with the same brush.... worthless scum. J. Abrahams
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Has The Market Changed?
Short answer yes! With the median sale price for Devonport in March 2014 of $1,220,000 and a shortage of listings the market is still buoyant, a different approach when marketing your property is required. Having sold twice the number of properties since December compared to same period last year I have excellent experience of this changing market. If you would like to discuss the latest market trends, and the different marketing strategies that can be employed when marketing your property to maximize the value of your home please do give me a call.
Your home could be here!
Maria Stevens Your trusted local Devonport agent P: 09 446 2111 M: 021 979 084 E: maria.stevens@harcourts.co.nz 18 Clarence St, Devonport Licensed Sales Consultant REAA 2008
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Letters
May 16 2014
New concrete pads for barely used route Has AT gone troppo in Wicklow Road? About a month ago we came home to find a rectangle marked out in red paint on our roadside verge. Enquiries to AT and Council resulted in no one knowing anything about it except to comment that Vector is the utility that uses red paint. www.devonporthealthandgym.co.nz
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On Wednesday 7th May at 7.30am I was woken by the sounds of two workmen unloading a digger preparing to dig up the verge for a concrete pad. They said they were from Fulton Hogan and showed me their job card and that the job had come through AT. My urgent call to AT could not be responded to until someone arrived at 8am, so the workmen waited patiently until that time. My 8am call brought the answer that the new concrete pad would be for wheelchair bound passengers to alight from the nearby bus stop and that my complaint would be answered by phone within ten days. My point is that there is already a concrete roadside pad at the bus stop measuring 2.2m X 2.0m which would be more than adequate for wheelchairs. The pad is adjacent to an asphalt path but now we have an additional 2.5m X 6.0m of concrete. All of this for only two Route 815 busses a day leaving the ferry at 5.15pm and 5.45pm on weekdays only. I am sure I read about a year ago that the 815 Route was in doubt and may be
dropped through lack of patronage. When AT responds to the complaint I could ask that if the route is dropped would they take away the concrete and replace the grass at further great expense. Graham Pettersen • Mark Hannan of Auckland Transport replied: The pads are to allow people in wheelchairs or who are disabled to get on and off buses safely. The pads have to be big enough so that they can use either of the doors. The older pads do not meet the required standard.
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Hair knows business like show business The Rose Centre’s new manager Kath Hair has returned to her roots. Hair was born in Belmont and is thrilled to be back and running the local community theatre. Hair has been passionate about theatre since primary school. “Maybe that has something to do with mum having been a singer and film stuntperson before I was born,” she says. Hair’s theatre experience has included lighting and lighting design to stage management and, more recently, some acting and directing. She has worked in plays at the Pumphouse, the Rose Centre, and the Maidment and Basement theatres in Auckland. Previously Hair was a legal executive for a Takapuna lawyer for 14 years. “But when this job came along, it looked like the perfect combination of office and theatre work for me,” she says. Hair has experience in dealing with council, writing grant applications and is comfortable with the financials as well. “I’m a perpetual studier,” she says about further qualifications in event management and interior design. “And I am a community minded person,” she adds. For now, Hair is still settling in at the Rose Centre. “I am getting to know everyone and just want to make sure the current hirers are Adding colour to the Rose Centre… Kath Hair happy,” she says. “But later, I also would like to introduce about wall colours. It would be nice to have a commutes to work from Glenfield but she plans to move back to Belmont. In her limited a few new things, like a Glee Club type pro- bit of it that is not cream,” she says. For now, the mother of two young children spare time she likes to play indoor netball. gramme for teenagers. And I started thinking
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COMING UP
May 24 - June 12 Exhibition Openings Saturday 24 May 1 – 3pm Main Gallery: FLORA PHOTOGRAPHICA AOTEAROA
From Wanganui’s McNamara Gallery comes an exhibition that explores our indigenous and exotic botanical world through some of New Zealand’s most renowned photographers.
Small Dog Gallery: MAUREEN TAN BOATLESS HORIZON
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Devonport well represented on Arts Council Devonport residents Rose Evans and Grant Kerr have been appointed to the 13-member Arts Council of Creative New Zealand They are the only members from Auckland. Rose Evans is a conservator and heritage specialist who has worked with major museums (including Te Papa), galleries, private collectors and corporate clients. She curated the collection at the Torpedo Bay Navy Museum. In 2001, Evans received a Getty Scholarship and in 2009 she was awarded a Churchill Fellowship. She is a former trustee of Te Maori Manaaki Taonga Trust and is a current board member of the Michael King Writers’ Centre on Mt Victoria.
Devonport a caring town Boatless Horizon represents the people of Cuba. Maureen Tan’s images are based largely around a crumbling and neglected backdrop, capturing poise amidst the undercurrent of socialism.
Grant Kerr is a consultant in commercial property investments and business acquisitions. He was a senior partner in the New Plymouth law firm Reeves Middleton Young from 2001-2008. Kerr was co-founder of the Taranaki Arts Festival Trust in 1991 and chairperson from 19922003. He was awarded a Queen’s Service Medal (QSM) in 2004 for services to the community. Kerr moved to Devonport last year with his partner North Shore MP Maggie Barry. The inaugural council was operational from May 1 and will be responsible for policy, strategy and funding allocation of more $50 million to the national arts sector. It takes over from previous arts bodies the Arts Council, the Arts Board, Te Waka Toi and the Pacific Arts Committee. The Arts Council’s role is “to encourage, promote and support the arts in New Zealand for the benefit of all New Zealanders” through funding art, capacity building and advocating to local and central government.
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Project Space: JONNY DAVIS UP THE COAST
Auckland Council contractors working on Marine Square improvements on the waterfront seemed to be influenced by Devonport’s historical heritage with this somewhat old-fashioned invitation to take care.
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Retirement village planned for Wakakura A resort-style retirement village for about 300 seniors is being planned for the 4.2 hectares of Ngati Whatua Orakei land, says David King, corporate affairs manager for Ryman Healthcare. Ryman has just bought a 150-year lease from the hapu, who will retain land ownership. Although planning has only just begun, several people had already called Ryman to put their parents on the waiting list for Devonport. Ryman already runs 26 retirement villages in New Zealand, including four in Auckland. Devonport’s village is the second one it has planed for the North Shore. Building plans for a village in Birkenhead have been lodged with council, King says. Plans for Devonport, including decisions on building height, are not yet finalised and it is too early to go public with them, he says. “There’s no retirement village in Devonport at the moment and all our research shows there is considerable demand for care and retirement living amenities in the area. As well as providing homes for independent residents the village will also provide rest home, hospital and dementia care.” Ryman brands their retirement villages as “resort style” – many of them including
amenities such as a swimming pool, hair salon, library, café, workshop, chapel or bowling-, croquet- and petanque green. The Devonport village will follow this approach but details remain to be confirmed, King says. But Ryman will soon look for a name for the village. “We will ask locals to submit suggestions of local personalities,” King says. Ryman’s existing Auckland villages are called Bruce McLaren (Howick), Edmund Hillary (Remuera), Evelyn Page (Orewa) and Grace Joel (St Heliers). “We engage with the community all the way through and this is part of it,” he says. Even though King can’t say how many cars 300 retirees would add to peninsula traffic, he says: “traffic related to our villages is less than in a conventional development because a lot of our residents do not have cars or drive. Those who do, travel at off-peak times.” Ngati Whatua Orakei spokesperson Ngarimu Blair says the hapu had considered several development options for the land. In the end, a retirement village was the preferred and most viable one, he says. “The Wakakura land, because of restricted access and Lake Road traffic problems, is unlikely to ever permit high-density housing and the land value means affordable housing is uneconomic,” he said.
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BAllEt FOr 3/4 YEAr OlDS Wednesdays 1.30pm These classes are for 3 and 4-year-olds who just love to dance and do ballet. If your little one loves fairies, princesses – and all things girly then this is for them. $7 per lesson or buy a 10-session concession card and get a class free. Heaps of fun! Contact Chloe Pryor on chloe.pryor@gmail.com or 021 292 0252.
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Sudden death A man died suddenly in Jutland Rd Hauraki, early on Monday morning. Police said the body of an elderly gentleman was found on the footpath by a member of the public. An ambulance was called, however the man had died. Police are not treating the death as suspicious.
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North Shore sides win The North Shore United football side and the North Shore Premiers rugby team both had wins away from home last weekend. The rugby premiers beat Glenfield 39- 24 to move to third on the North Harbour Premier table. The North Shore United football side had a first-round victory in the Chatham Cup, winning 3-0 over Te Atatu. North Shore rugby play East Coast Bays at home this Saturday. North Shore United play Manurewa at home, this Sunday.
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Thank you sincerely for your support in raising funds on Poppy Day. Once again you have contributed generously and shown true community spirit. Particular thanks for the support of the RNZN, TGS students and the Sea Cadets of TS Leander. All your donations, large and small, will be administered by the Poppy Day Trust for the support and welfare of veterans, ex-service and serving men and woman and their dependents. They are grateful for your generosity and support. SeCReTARy, DevONPORT RSA
Hello and welcome to this edition of ‘Hot Property’, my monthly commentary on the real estate market and how it affects us in Devonport. Discovering the secret to Long-Term Wealth – Part 4 You may recall that last month’s article was due to be the last in the series. However since then I have listed a property in Papakura that will help to illustrate the benefits of investing in real estate to achieve long-term wealth. The property is situated at 2/3 Ingram Street, Papakura. The three bedroom house has been completely renovated to an excellent standard (relative to its demographic and target market). You can take a look at it by going to www.barfoot.co.nz/521339. A rental appraisal has been completed, which assessed the weekly rent at $420 to $450. The asking price for the home is $379,000.
Let’s look at the numbers. Asking Price 20% deposit Borrowed amount Gross Income
$379,000 $75,800 $303,200 $23,400
($450 per week x 52)
Less Interest costs
$18,950
(at say $6.25% – fixed for 3 years)
Less Rates & Insurance (estimated)
$2,400
Surplus cash flow ($40 per week)
$2,050
The gross yield (Total income divided by purchase price) is 6.2% In summary, this property earns you 6.2% plus capital gains (historically around 8% per annum in Auckland). All expenses, including interest costs are tax deductible. It returns a positive cash flow of $2,000 per annum and
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David leads Devonport against squash goliaths A team from Devonport Squash Club will play in the sport’s top national competition – The Cousins Shield – for the first time. The Team is: David Noone (captain), Josh Oakley (import player), Oliver French, Geoff King, Nick Griffiths, Ryan Quinn and Lucas Rosa. It will be a tough competition for Devonport, which has only two A-grade players (Noone and Oakley) while most other teams have all A-graders. The Cousins Shield will be played in Christchurch over Queen’s Birthday weekend.
Pitbull attacks in Bayswater A young tan pitbull cross that attacked three people at Bayswater Park on April 28, injuring two of them, has still not been found. When police and council’s Animal Control tried to catch the dog, it ran into the nearby O’Neill’s cemetery. “Despite a number of calls to the council regarding possible sightings of the pitbull, none have come to fruition. The dog has not been seen since Monday 28 April, which leads us to believe it may have gone to its original home,” an Auckland Council spokesperson says. is a wonderful reason to invest a percentage of your income towards reducing the loan amount (the equivalent of a long-term retirement saving scheme). In the long term you could expect the value of the property to double every 10 years, the rental amount to increase each year and the loan amount to reduce (assuming regular repayments) and the positive cash flow to increase. Within a few years you would have sufficient equity to repeat the process if you wished and over time you would have a very tidy retirement nest egg giving you the lifestyle options you deserve. Next month we’ll take a look at how the Reserve Bank’s recent actions (20% LVR restriction and increasing the official cash rate) have impacted the real estate market. As always, please feel free to contact me regarding any real estate matter you may have. I’d love to help. Until next time.
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Sustainabilty a fine art at Vauxhall School Art rules at Vauxhall School this month, as students, teachers and parents are getting ready for the Vauxhall Exhibition of Fine Arts – the school’s 4th biannual major fundraiser. Each child is working on a different art project, and for good reason, says arts lead teacher Sarah McIntyre. “The latest US research shows that integrating the arts into learning raises student achievement and particularly picks up the tail,” she says. “The children’s art is the result of a lot of research, work and accumulation of knowledge,”McIntyre says. The theme this year is sustainability, and the school has taken a trip to the Navy Museum’s Kermadec exhibition to learn more about it.
“It teaches them that artists have a voice to bring about change and awareness,” McIntyre says. During the exhibition, Vauxhall School will host the wider community in an art-centred weekend with kid-friendly creativity. Children can sign up for a variety of Saturday kids workshops taught by professional artists or passionate parents, including cartooning, clay animation, print, ceramics, bonsai, space toys and puppets. Sunday is a school open day with artistic activities about architecture and street art. The exhibition starts with a gala night on June 6 and runs for the rest of the weekend. Artistic awareness… (from left to right) Sam For more information go the Frazerhurst, Florence Welton, Pippa Edwards, schools website: Grace Sara and Cooper McNaughton are spinning www.vauxhall.school.nz art and recycling old LPs at the same time
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The sailors enthusiastically embraced the theme, wearing pink hats or wigs to show their support, which also puts all attendees in the draw to win a night at local hotel The Esplanade. HMNZS ENDEAVOUR will host a Pink
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Special needs teacher helped many Devonport kids
Battled cancer bravely… Aly Whitley Aly Whitley, well known as a special needs teacher at several Devonport peninsula schools, has died just short of her 50th birthday. She worked at Belmont Primary, Belmont Intermediate, Vauxhall and Devonport Primary schools. The eulogy at Aly’s funeral said: “The pay was lousy, but she really enjoyed the challenge of the different needs of the children.
“She even learned sign language when she was responsible for a deaf student. Her forthright nature meant she butted a few heads, but she liked to think that she was helping change attitudes towards mainstreaming and special-ed staffing issues.” Aly Whitley was born in 1964 in Chelmsford Hospital, Essex, the daughter of Kate and Pip. She had two older sisters. In 1969 Aly moved with her family to Hong Kong, where they lived for two years. Aly did some modelling in Hong Kong, when she was chosen by the Milk Board to front an advertisement to encourage drinking milk. In 1971 the family moved to Auckland when Pip was on a three-year exchange with the New Zealand Navy. Aly was educated at Mairangi Bay Primary School, Murrays Bay Intermediate School, and Rangitoto College, before moving to Wellington and attending Taita College. When she finished school Aly moved to Auckland to attend university, and graduated with a BA. Then followed a six-month journalism course at AIT, before securing a highly sought after job with the New Zealand Herald. She worked on the agricultural pages and then as a police reporter. Aly was known as empathetic, kind and gentle with victims she had to interview, but always got her story, the eulogy said.
In 1993 Aly married Jono and in 1995 she became pregnant with her first child. Jess was born that year followed by Holly in 1998. After her marriage ended Aly’s life took a completely different direction as she strove for self improvement through personal development. She continued playing tennis, but also became involved in the church, choir, Al-Anon and eventually teacher aiding at local schools. Her reputation as a special needs teacher aide meant that she was sought out by schools and parents alike. In 2009 she was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer. When a group of friends decided to fundraise to send her and the girls to England, she made several public appearances to speak to people about what was happening to her. The fundraising effort was called ‘England or Bust’, and movie nights, bingo and trivial pursuit followed. An auction was held and Air New Zealand allowed people to donate their airpoints to Aly to assist with an airfare. Aly was given a video camera, airfares and spending money so that she could take Jess and Holly and show them her roots in England. They even got to Switzerland for a bit of skiing. In the end, even Aly’s dogged determination was no match for the cancer and she died on April 8, just four days short of her 50th birthday.
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Proposed Improvements to Devonport Wharf Have your say on proposals to improve the passenger facilities at Devonport Wharf from 12 May to 6 June 2014.
Four design improvements are proposed: 1. A new canopy on the western side of the building to provide shelter along the walkway 2. Removal of the run-down canopy and the extension of the roof at the front of the building 3. A new bus shelter along the full length of the relocated bus stop 4. Redirection of the walkway, which currently runs through the building, to improve pedestrian flow and provide a larger space for retail activities
How to provide feedback Consultation runs from 12 May to 4pm 6 June 2014, you can provide your feedback by • Completing the online feedback form at www.AT.govt.nz/devonportwharf • Filling out a free post feedback form
Further information: You can get further information by calling us on 09 366 6400, or come and meet us at our drop-in day at Devonport Wharf on Wednesday 28 May between 3pm and 7.30pm (in the passenger waiting area three quarters of the way down the wharf on the right hand side).
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The Devonport Flagstaff Page 34 ACCOMMODATION Classy 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, fully furnished Devonport house on Achilles Reserve near Narrow Neck. More information go to www.devonporttuihouse.weebly.com or www.sabbaticalhomes.com. Furnished or unfurnished house to Rent. Central location. $800 pw Ph 07 888 1931. Holiday or Short Term Fully furnished 1 bdrm flat with stunning views of harbour & city. Only 2 mins walk to Devonport and ferry. $120 p/night, $500 p/wk or just $450 p/wk mthly Ph: 445 7895 Relatives visiting? Spacious garden studio with en-suite and kitchenette; minutes to Narrow Neck beach. Reasonable rates. Ph Pauline 445 6471. Renovating June /July?? Need to move out? Warm, furnished house for rent Ascot Ave 21 June -17 July, $700/ week For more info call Kristy 021 356 003. Stunning Cheltenham Beach Cottage, metres from the beach. Available for short or long-term holiday accommodation. Beautifully refurbished, one bedroom, self-contained cottage with a private garden. Phone Rebekah 027 694 3933 or email devonportbeks@gmail.com To Let: 2 bedroom house at Narrow Neck. Fully furnished, self contained. Available 14th June to 5th September. Ph 445 8295. Waiheke Island – Palm Beach. Cute, little, character bach. Sunny, private, spectacular sea views. $85 per night. Phone 027 602 6351 or 09 445 1206. Young family of five seeking a long-term 3 bed rental property in Devonport. Clean and reliable tenants. Can provide references. Telephone 021 813 966. REST HOMES Ascot House Retirement Home, quality care with dignity in a friendly, family atmosphere. Ph Shona, 445 2518. SERVICES OFFERED AAA Window Cleaning, Free Quote ph David 021 368371 “Clear Windows For New Year”
SERVICES OFFERED At Your Request Home Cleaning. Our local team is ready to deliver 5 Star services in your home for weekly cleaning, spring, moving or open home cleaning. Call Yvonne for a free quote 415 0028. Bookkeeping services offered. Experienced with Xero and MYOB, all IRD returns. Contact Sue on 445 6802. Bookkeeping Service for small/medium local companies. Let me help with your GST, PAYE and all monthly accounts. I can set you up with online accounting and work in my office or your home/office. Phone Janet on 486 1222 or 021 661138 to discuss your needs. Builder available Small job specialist, repairs and maintenance. Skilled, reliable and local. Please phone Clive Melling. Hm 445 2485, Mob 027 29 222 84. Devonport upholstery. Recover specialist. Antiques and contemporary styles. Recycling furniture for 36 years. John Hancox, Telephone: 446-0372. Devonport Window Repairs. Sash and casement windows, wooden doors. Rotten sills and window components repaired or replaced. General carpentry. For your local window specialist. Phone Hubert Strang 446 6174 or 021 274 4191. Diggadrain. Drain unblockers and drainage experts. CCTV drain locating. Repairs. New drains. 0800 your drain. Dog Grooming in Hauraki Corner. www.thedoggroomer. co.nz Louise 486 2321 Gardener Available Qualified and experienced landscape designer. Enjoys getting his hands dirty. Good plant knowledge. Hardworking, reliable and creative with plantings. Contact Paddy 022 502 2122 or 446 6188 paddyvogt@gmail.com Gardening. Do you need regular help? No time for a tidy up? Let me help. Experienced gardener. Ph Carolyn on 446 6517 or 027 292 8167 for a free on-site consultation.SERVICEO Groove Kitchens, new kitchens, stove tops, German hardware, Garth Waring ph 021 397 863 or 476 7666.
SERVICES OFFERED Handyman: need something fixed, quickly and well? Or need garden maintenance? Contact: David 445-0668, dje_claridge@hotmail.com. Housewashing, prof. service, 10 years-plus experience, reliable and prompt. Free quotes, also decks, driveways, paths fences, roof moss treatments etc Phone Rod 021 390800. Locksmith, Devonport’s own Scott Richardson. mob 021 976 607. Stonemasons, Landscapers. All terrain TATONKA crane truck. Dave Milina & Barb Cooper. W: sustainablelandscapes.co.nz, P: 0275 430 288, E: info@sustainablelandscapes.co.nz Web Design service. Design, hosting and maintenance available. Special rates for the Devonport Community. Contact Vanessa: vanessa@ studiowebsolutions.co.nz
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SERVICES OFFERED Wood-Tech are specialists in creating custom-design kitchens - all over Devonport. See our website - or call 09 810 8136 - for a friendly kitchen consultation. www.wood-tech.co.nz TUITION Astrology Charts w. Xanthe Katsouras@ The Devonport Health Store, Victoria Rd, every Thursday 1-3pm. Devonport drama since 2002 Drama classes 8 - 18yrs Artspace on Mt Vic. gallen@clear. net.nz, 021 262 4907. Guitar tuition - beginner/intermediate guitar lessons. Flexible hours. can come to you. Call or txt Josh 021 128 5556
TUITION Gardening Tuition at ‘Natives & Roses’ $30hr. Individual lessons in technique, planting design, selection and shopping. Your garden or mine. Ph Gillian 488 7059 Learn piano/keyboard. Lessons from $17.00. Private, Professional, Affordable, Enjoyment for all ages. Competitions, Practical, Theory Exams. NZ Modern School of Music 0800-696-874 . Maths at Hauraki. $30hr. All ages up to Year 11, NCEA 1. Friendly, individual tutorials. Ph Gillian Steele BCom CA(retired) 488 7059 Mathematics Tuition, Sensitive tutoring offered at all levels of the secondary school curriculum.
NCEA, IB and Cambridge welcomed. 93% pass rate in 2013. NCEA 3 calculus specialist. ph Peter Ridge BE,Dip Tchg (sec) 445 2283. Piano and Theory of Music lessons available from experienced, registered teacher. Ph. John Mercer (M.Mus. LTCL) 445 6471. Singing/instrument lessons in Devonport/Belmont. Vacancies available! Ph 376 4009 or visit www.singschool.co.nz. SINGING TUITION. All ages. I will show you how to be better. Pat Urlich 022 314 3001. SLSS Swim School, 11 Evan Street, Belmont (off Eversleigh Road). Specialists in pre-schoolers. Phone 486 6728 for more info.
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That’s the Spirit! An unforgettable 10-day voyage upon the Spirit of New Zealand - the large authentic sailing ship that can be seen frequently in the Waitemata harbour – has been experienced by some Takapuna Grammar School students recently. They have all come off the boat with a strong sense of self achievement and a set of skills that will benefit them in life. There are 40 trainees and 10 staff on each voyage. Usually, one boards the ship without knowing anyone else on board and over the course of 10 days everyone gets to know each other rather well. During the voyage students learn how to sail the ship and work with a team of young people just like themselves, from all over New Zealand. The journey also includes a day tramp and even a swing off the boat into the ocean, on the ‘Yard Swing’. The young sailors gain many skills, besides learning how to sail the ship. These include leadership, teamwork, consideration and self-confidence. Josh Kirk, one of the students who has been on this trip, said, “It felt great being a part of an incredible team environment. You leave the ship with a new sense of self achievement and renewed enthusiasm for life. It’s a great experience and you make so many amazing friends from all over the country.” If you are aged 15 to 18 and you are interested in going on the Spirit of New Zealand visit http://www.spiritofadventure.org.nz/ By Jessica Malé
All the world’s a stage Our drama students did extraordinarily well in the recent Sheilah Winn regional Shakespeare competition, winning not only the “Best Overall Performance” for both the five-minute and 15-minute excerpts, but also winning two “Outstanding Acting Performances,” making Takapuna the clear winners of the evening. This competition, which was judged by Stuart and Laurel Devenie, did not have an overall “winning” scene but rather the judges pick scenes for “Best Understanding of the Text,” “Best Interpretation,” as well as the much desired “Best Overall Performance” for the five-minute entry and the 15-minute entry. The winners of the title “Best Overall Performance” for both categories are chosen to go to the finals in Wellington, where they have a chance to be scouted for the National Shakespeare Schools’ Production and can be selected to per-
form at the Globe Theatre, in London. This year, the winners of the 5-minute performance were Natasha Birch, Ayden Geerligs, Charlotte Salthouse, Liam Cairns and Kelsey Schutte. They did an outstanding job of establishing the relationship between the wild witches, Macbeth and Banquo, as did the 15-minute performance in which Maya Wyatt, Andy Song and Bijoux Nortje portrayed the dangerous attitude and ambition of Cleopatra; one particular judge claiming it to be “very organic.” Rosie Hay and Bridie Dixon were also both acknowledged for their fantastical and believable pieces. Both groups wholeheartedly deserve their spots in the Wellington finals where they will be treated with workshops and critical advice in order to further boost their performances. By sHaleen FaRRell
E books in Library With a click of a button, students can now borrow books straight off their devices using the new E-Book system in the school library. Unlike the traditional procedure of going to the library to physically return books, the new E-Book system automatically returns your borrowed books, saving time from all the chase-up letters and fines you may be given. The books may be borrowed off any devices, except Kindle Readers, as long as you create a free Adobe account and download the Bluefire Reader app on your desired device. Each book can be borrowed up to a maximum of three weeks, longer than the normal twoweek issue on paperback books. New titles are gradually being added to the Takapuna E-book Library online and this will gradually be the preferred system of book issuing. By Wendy Jian
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A rousing speech, a spontaneous performance and a celebration of student success marked a memorable Achievers’ Breakfast. Students, including the kapa haka group, members of the whanau class and those who had gained NCEA Level 1 Excellence endorsement were invited to the first Achievers’ Breakfast of 2014, held at McHugh’s of Cheltenham. The guest speaker was Steve Maharey,
the current Vice Chancellor of Massey University. Previously he worked for parliament as the Minister of Education and prior to that he was a senior lecturer in Sociology. He delivered a humorous and inspiring speech in which he covered everything from the importance of hard work, to the advancement of technology. “I found Steve Maharey a very interesting speaker, his speech and his ideas gave
me a lot to think about,” said Lizzy Vercruyssen. The whanau class received a $500 donation presented by Phil Clark and Peter Ayton on behalf of Harcourt’s. The kapa haka group performed an impromptu rendition of Lorde’s Royals, arranged by Mr Boaz Raela, and sung in Maori. It was a strong, stirring performance. By HannaH PatteRson
Speed updating The TGS Mathematics and Business departments provided students with the opportunity to discuss thoughts about the future with ex-pupils towards the end of last term. The 12 coaches ranged in age from 30-80, all working in various industries, including lecturers and designers. This event provided students with the opportunity to have a realistic view on society. As Alice Song recalls, “It was an eyeopener getting to talk with previous pupils. I took away a lot.” Other comments included, “I now know about a lot more occupations that I didn’t know existed. Maths creeps into a job in so many ways” and “I only wanted to talk to someone who did engineering but it had me interested in other jobs”. From the coaches there was high praise. Linda McKay says, “... it was fun....count me in for the next one”, while Junior Chan-Tung to spend five minutes with a coach, and each session was half said, “I think the whole concept is fantastic and would love to an hour. This meant that each student saw at least four to five assist where I can, especially using past pupils.” coaches. On the day, students in groups of two to three had the chance By GaRy Qian
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Digging Devonport: millions spent on improvements
Wharf work… the widening of the narrow section of Devonport Wharf boardwalk should be complete by mid -June
Diggers seem to be moving heaven and earth in Devonport. Auckland Council, Auckland Transport and the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board are spending millions on numerous large and smallscale capital works. The Flagstaff counted nine: • Devonport Library. The bulk of excavation is complete and foundations are being laid. • Victoria Wharf: Core hydro-demolition and concrete works are complete as are the concrete slab pours on top of the wharf. Bollards will be reinstated next month. • Marine Square: Manholes have been appearing all around the Marine Square construction area. Catch pits have been installed and new stormwater drainage pipes to connect them. Next, kerbs and a pedestrian table will be constructed on the intersection of Wynyard St and Queens Pde. • Devonport Wharf: The narrow section of Devonport Wharf’s boardwalk leading up to the ferry is being doubled in width. • Victoria Road: Retaining wall undergoes soil nailing with 35 holes that are 4.5 to 6.5 metres deep. The holes are filled with steel rods and filled with concrete grout. • Footpath on Chinaman’s Hill. Work has started on the new layout of the footpath. A revised design means the Dragon Seat won’t have to be moved after all. • Boat ramp on Queens Parade: Finished and awaiting sign off. • Stanley Bay ferry building: Nearly finished. Interior being painted. Eight security cameras and four solar lights installed. • Memorial Drive Gateway: Foundations for gateway walls have been laid. Library work… workers are putting down membranes before the foundations can be laid on top
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Diggers out in force‌ (at left) a manhole is being filled on Marine Square; (above) soil stablising is in progress at the Victoria Rd retaining wall; (below left) the new Stanley Bay ferry building; and (below) building a path above the Dragon Seat on Chinaman’s Hill
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