15 June 2018 Devonport Flagstaff by Devonport Flagstaff

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Major slip at Polly’s Park… p3

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Interview: zero-waste advocate Niccy Fraser… p18

24/7 petrol pumps planned for Cheltenham

A 24-hour unmanned petrol station is at the site of Tainui Motors, on Vauxhall proposed for Devonport. Rd, Cheltenham. Gull New Zealand has applied to Auckland It’s not known how long the resource Council for a consent for a six-pump station consent application will take to process

through council. But the proposal will be welcomed by motorists who, in recent years, have had to drive the length of the peninsula to BP at Hauraki to gas up. To page 2

Vauxhall School hosts fine-art exhibition

In the box seat… Students Lilian Carey (left) and Renee Barrett share a hug in their cardboard house at Vauxhall School’s fine-art exhibition family day. More pictures and story pages 6 and 7.

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All existing Tainui Motors buildings will be removed as part of the changeover. PROPOSED OVERALL SITE PLAN Gull plans to: • Build a forecourt with six gas dispensers and Gull canopies. • Install two underground tanks to hold GULL DEVONP 70,000 litres of petrol and 30,000 litres of PROPOSED FUEL FA diesel. 68 Vauxhall Road, De • Build an oil-and-water separator and an IT services shed. • Erect an 8-metre-high freestanding Gull sign. PROPOSED AERIAL PLAN Proposed Overall S GULL DEVONPORT SITE • Landscape and fence the site. Location Plan The application was lodged by Gull late last month. 2961-A01 A service station and garage was set up The forecourt plan (at top) on the site in 1975. The service station was and the gas station location in decommissioned and the tanks removed in Cheltenham (below) 2010. The maximum number of vehicles using PROPOSED AERIAL PLAN the pumps would be around 40 per hour, GULL DEVONPORT SITE Readers get behind Gull estimated. No parking is required at the site as there journalism in Devonport NEW ZEALAND COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER is no building proposed, Gull said. ASSOCIATION AWARDS More than a dozen residents and Neighbours had lived next to a garage Best Community Involvement: households signed up in the first and service station for 40 years, so Gull 2016, 2014, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2008, 2005 week to be ongoing supporters of the Best Special Project: 2016 says any disturbance would be less than that Devonport Flagstaff. Most Improved Newspaper: 2011, 2010 experienced now. The money will go towards supporting Best Young Journalist: 2014, 2012, 2013 Fuel deliveries will be made during the Best Sports Journalist: 2016 our journalism, including new initiatives day to cut down on noise to neighbours. Best Senior Feature/Lifestyle Writer: 2014 such as an upcoming ‘Green Pages’ Best Junior Feature/Lifestyle Writer: 2014 “The site is not anticipated to experience section, looking at environmental issues VOYAGER/CANON MEDIA AWARDS many customer visits during the night-time and developments around Devonport. Community Reporter of the Year: Winner 2018 hours, given the number of fuel transactions Community Newspaper of the Year: Finalist 2017 directly relates to the number of vehicles on Community Reporter of the Year: Highly Commended 2016 the road and numbers are comparatively low your Support during the night-time,” the Gull application Devonport Publishing Ltd First Floor, 9 Wynyard St e price Telephone: 09 445 0060 says. er for th fee. p a p Email: sales@devonportflagstaff.co.nz Council officers have yet to consider of cof news@devonportflagstaff.co.nz of a cup the application and whether it needs to be Website: www.devonportflagstaff.co.nz Go to publicly notified. Gull, however, says the o.nz EDITOR: Rob Drent agstaff.c fl t effects of the new petrol station are “less r o p n PUBLISHER: Peter Wilson o dev than minor”. ADVERTISING: Emelia Lake on and click The work will be thoroughly checked and DESIGN: Brendon De Suza pporter’ su a e m COPY EDITOR: Jo Hammer certified by regulatory agencies before the ‘Beco p at the to Information in the Devonport Flagstaff is copyright and cannot be published station starts operating. page.

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Belmont Intermediate team wins national literature quiz The Belmont Intermediate School (BIS) Lit Quiz team is preparing for the world champs following their win at the nationals last week. The team of four Year 8 students, along with their coach Renae Kettle, flew to Wellington last Sunday to compete against 15 other teams from around the country. “It was terrifying,” says Giselle den Breems (12). “We tied sixth last year and knew we needed to be a lot braver on the buzzer this time around.” The BIS team was coming third after the first round, but shot ahead and ended up winning by 15 points. “We didn’t have such great expectations,” says Margot Pettitt (12) “We have really good team spirit, and there’s no huge egos in the team.” The group have been close friends since starting BIS in 2017 and say that the key to the quiz is having fun and not taking things too seriously. It is the third time a BIS team has won the national literature quiz. “We are very proud,” says principal Nick Hill. The 2018 Kids’ Lit Quiz World Final is being held in Auckland in July, and the team is excited to meet other students from around the world. “We get to stay in a hotel for a week, go to Hobbiton and listen to guest authors speak” they say. There’s no time to stop and celebrate yet though. Margot says: “We only have three weeks to prepare, so we’re gonna be ramping it up.”

Buzzing after their victory… (from left to right) Giselle den Breems, Margot Pettitt, Daniel Parker, coach and teacher Renae Kettle and Ellie Brown

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Ready to chill? Take the plunge at the Midwinter Swim

It’s offically winter – the annual Devonport Midwinter Swim is on this Sunday (17 Bracing… around 50 locals braved June), at 11 am at Devonport beach, Windsor Reserve. the sea for the 2017 Devonport A variety of prizes are on offer, including best costume. But many will be just as happy Midwinter Swim with the free hot cup of soup afterwards.Registration from 10.40am.

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Huge turnout to Vauxhall art show

Flash mob… dancers put on a surprise show at the Vauxhall art show family day More than 5000 people attended the Vauxhall School Exhibition of Fine Art (VEFA) last weekend. The gala opening, the exhibition, and family day were all well attended and around $350,000 worth of art was sold.

Thirty workshops were run over the weekend including tutorials by artists Component and Michel Tuffery. Laura Taylor, VEFA convenor says, “We are thrilled for the artists and also for the school”, which takes a commission on

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DevonportProperty.nz Report â&#x20AC;&#x201D; May 2018 The property market remains steady with 59 sales concluded in the three months to May, with no change year-on-year. However, the median sale price is reflecting the demand in the market with an 11% rise to $1.75m. This places the local market in line with, or slightly ahead of, the wider Auckland market, where sales volumes have started to pick up but where median prices are fairly static â&#x20AC;&#x201D; indicating that Devonport remains a suburb in demand, with a steady pool of active buyers. The available inventory of properties on the market rose slightly in May to 49, largely the result of an increase in new listings (74 in the past three months). This is encouraging for those buyers out there in the market, as it offers greater choice, something the market has been lacking for the past few months. However, the winter

May 2018

added to the available selection across all price ranges, leaving a total of 39 houses for sale at the end of the month.

months tend to see lower levels of new listings, so it will be interesting to see how the levels of available inventory emerge as we hit the Spring market. House sales The median sales price for house sales over the past three months topped $1.9m, a rise of 9% year-onyear. Sales volumes for same period totalled 47, a significant increase of 16%. A strong rise in new listings

uNIT sales The market for investment and owner-occupied units remains subdued. The level of activity is sparse with just five sales and only seven new listings in the past three months. This slower market is impacting the median sales price, which remains static for the fourth consecutive month at $780,000, down 7% year-on-year. With just five units on the market at the end of May as we head into the winter months, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not likely that the market will bounce back anytime soon. For more comprehensive details on the Devonport property market, view online www.devonportproperty.nz

Variance Properties Properties Properties in moving on the market Listed Sold annual total (as at 31 May) (Mar/Apr/May) (Mar/Apr/May) sales

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confines of a city. Devonport is more complicated. But with a large section of the community pest-aware and part of the Dirty Rat campaign, the government has a signed-up band of volunteers already on board. The Flagstaff has approached the Minister of Conservation’s office with the idea and offered With last year ’s successful launch our editorial support to a greater government of Devonport’s Dirty Rat campaign – a commitment to pest-free Devonport. community-created pest-control initiative, which was supported by Ngati Whatua (who Ngati Whatua has confirmed its residential offered up free rat traps) and the government housing projects at Roberts Ave and Hillary (trapping at Mangauika/North Head) – is there Cres will be sold with freehold land title to the an opportunity to do more? highest bidder. I was interested to see the government offering To recap: in a Treaty of Waitangi settlement, $11.7 million to Taranaki for pest control. It got Ngati Whatua acquired 28.7ha of defence land me thinking there’s a great opportunity for the on the Devonport peninsula, mainly used for government to use Devonport as a pilot for what Navy housing, but including the Wakakura could be done in city areas. On the peninsula, block and 3.2ha occupied by the Navy at it could be possible to eradicate the rats suburb Vauxhall Rd by Fort Takapuna. by suburb, from Devonport through Belmont to The Wakakura block land is still owned by Hauraki and Takapuna. Ngati Whatua, but leased to Ryman Healthcare, The geography of Devonport is ideally and being developed into a retirement village. suited to a predator fence (similar to the one Several years ago, I interviewed Rob Hutchison, that protects Tawharanui Regional Park) along then CEO of Whai Rawa, Ngati Whatua’s the edge of the golf course beside Seabreeze commercial arm. He was weighing up whether Rd and on the sea edge of Ngataringa Park. the land could be retained on a long-term lease The Lake Rd crossing would require a creative basis, but conceded Kiwis don’t really like engineering/trapping solution, but I’m sure it buying leasehold property. could be worked out. Some will be surprised that after decades Urban pest-free sanctuaries have been fighting for land to be returned, it is now to be successfully introduced in New Zealand before. sold off as part of a development. Others will Zealandia, formerly known as the Karori say Maori can do what they want with it. From Wildlife Sanctuary, is now world-renowned a Devonport perspective, the Ngati Whatua as an example of pest eradication within the developments should be scrutinised for what

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The Devonport Flagstaff Page 9 they are: money-making projects. A subtle difference from projects being developed by a long-term land owner. Ngati Whatua has dipped a toe in the water in working alongside the Devonport community on the Dirty Rat campaign. Let’s hope there is more contribution from the iwi, as well as Auckland Council. For example, wouldn’t it be great if Auckland Transport could target some of Ngati Whatua’s development contributions to put an overbridge outside Takapuna Grammar, and remove the traffic-slowing crossing? Motorists will welcome the planned provision of petrol pumps at the site occupied by Tainui Motors. How many of us living from Belmont south have been driving ‘on orange’ for a couple of days, and have had to make that slightly nerveracking drive along Lake Rd, hoping to get to the BP service station before running out? Six automated pumps are included in the Gull plan. Given the increasing number of electric vehicles on the roads, I wonder if Gull should have included a power-up facility as well? I’m sad to see the retirement of John Kelly, a dentist in Devonport for 28 years, and my own dentist for many of those. John was quietly spoken with a gentle and calm chairside manner. We did have one memorable moment. In my late 40s, he said I had the teeth of a 25-year-old. While the rest of my body has declined at a rate of knots, I’ve dined out on this comment for years. So thanks for that John, and your contribution to Devonport dental health.

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Top-of-the-table TGS to play Rosmini this weekend The TGS 1st XV is running hot this season and joint top of the table in the North Harbour secondary schools rugby competition after the first round of matches. TGS has not lost in 2018 and followed up a 27-all draw with Westlake two weeks ago with a 25-20 away win against Whangarei Boys last Saturday. TGS plays Rosmini at home this Saturday at 12 noon in a grudge match. Rosmini is third on the ladder and lost to TGS 20-7 in the first round. “Rosmini will be out gunning for us, that’s

for sure,” said TGS sports director Callum McNair. The year is shaping up to be one of the best for TGS rugby. Its fifth-grade side (under 16 team) is currently unbeaten this season. It plays Massey this weekend at TGS, in a top-of-the-table clash at 10.40 am. “They should be a couple of great games,” said McNair, who hopes for a good crowd. The wins against all-boys schools are amazing achievements as Takapuna Grammar, being a co-oed, only has half the number of potential male players to choose from.

School buildings will have different protection says ministry Historic Stanley Bay School buildings will be protected under an “Education Designation” by the Ministry of Education. The heritage status of the buildings was included in the North Shore City District Plan but was not automatically picked up in the Auckland Unitary Plan. A move to have them included in the plan as protected has been opposed by the ministry, which alarmed Devonport Heritage 2017. However, the ministry says to “ensure ongoing protection of these buildings, we are seeking to include their heritage status in our Education Designation, which involves

delisting the buildings from the Historic Buildings register. “This approach will provide long-term protection for these buildings that cannot be altered by anyone else, unlike the provisions of a plan where any individual can apply to make changes,” Ministry of Education infrastructure services head Kim Shannon said in a letter to Devonport Heritage 2017. But Trish Deans of Heritage 2017 is unsure whether the new status would offer better protection than the Auckland Unitary Plan and has sought advice from council officers.

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Bottle-shop hearing date A liquor-licensing hearing into a bottle shop planned near alcohol outlets Glengarry Wines and New World, has been set down for 28 June, at the old North Shore City Council chambers in Takapuna, starting at 9.30am. BP Trading Company Ltd, has applied to open a bottle shop in Clarence St, in premises previously occupied for many years by a video shop, which closed in 2017. The name of the proposed bottle shop is Liquorland Boutique.

Fountain returns to Devonport wharf A drinking fountain at Devonport Wharf that disappeared during renovations was due to be reinstalled as the Flagstaff went to press, following public pressure on Auckland Transport (AT). A letter from AT to a resident says: “There was a site visit (last week) to identify the location for the water fountain and this will be reinstalled next to the bike racks on Victoria Wharf.”

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Rising to the Everest challenge from Takarunga

Top of the morning... Red Lunday de Waal at the Takarunga/Mt Victoria summit When Red Lunday de Waal reached the summit of Takarunga/Mt Victoria at dawn on 31 May, Everest was top of mind. She was one of 100 people, New Zealand-wide, who responded to a ‘Summit Challenge’ issued by the Himalayan Trust, and climbed 8848 vertical metres during the month of May. The event paid homage to Sir Edmund

Hillary’s 8848-metre climb to the Everest summit on 29 May 1953. To mark the 65th anniversary of that first Everest ascent, de Waal began on 1 May by climbing Mt Victoria at dawn, then going on to ascend the rest of Auckland’s volcanic maunga, including Rangitoto, and even kayaking out to include Motukorea Browns

Island. She reached the final Everest tally in the Waitakeres on 29 May, but decided to finish where she’d started – adding the extra 87m height of Devonport’s presiding maunga. Local resident Prue Smith, general manager of the Himalayan Trust, was one of the organisers of the event, which raised $45,000 for schools and healthcare in Nepal.

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Devonport doesn’t ‘roll over’

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Many options to barrier arm on Takarunga/Mt Victoria A barrier arm limiting vehicle access to the mountain in the first instance is to my mind not likely to encourage all locals and visitors to embrace the pedestrian-only concept. Why not start with installing appropriate signage educating and celebrating the heritage of the maunga and spiritual significance for all who have lived on and around it; establishing more and enhancing existing walking tracks to make the planned pedestrian access more accessible to the able-bodied, children, elderly and mobility-assisted; enhancing native planting and installing more benches for walkers to access; and sharing the authority’s ideas for

future spiritual and cultural activities with the Devonport community? All of these positive initiatives I believe could have paved the way then for the eventual change to restricted vehicle access and avoided some of the current level of animosity. A public notification in March 2016, referring to limiting vehicle access to all Auckland maunga, cannot replace notified meetings directly with the community to identify issues specific to this unique village. Martha Louise, former resident, shop owner and regular visitor for 40 years.

Views on Mt Victoria opinion or racism? When there is a lack of intelligence, the racist card is produced. There is no logical reason for the care of Mt. Victoria to be handed over to Maori. Folk will be deprived of driving their cars up to do nothing other than enjoying the experience of being there. If you think that handing over Mt. Victoria is about the “care of the mountain” you are indeed ignorant. It is about control and power by a small minority of backwardlooking people who are being patronised, pandered to and financed by “politically correct” morons. It is again patronising and part of the ‘Maori-isation’ of signage and messages on council, library and government depts. etc, which is irritating in the extreme.

Regarding the recent Devonport meeting with the authority – why in NZ has the spelling of the word “opinion” been changed to “racist”? Helen J. Sharma

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A few weeks ago (Flagstaff 20 April) I wrote to commend whoever arranged/ refurbished the memorial fountain near the Devonport Library. For about a week after it was reinvented it burbled, then splattered, then died again, its water turned off. Who? What? Why? When? Will we ever see it flow again?

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Surfing a green Devonport wave

Since her announcement on Facebook – that she was sending back her council rubbish bin – went viral, locally at least, Niccy Fraser has become a grass-roots example of Devonport’s Zero Waste movement. She tells Rob Drent about how her love of the ocean and learning to surf inspired a move to a greener lifestyle.

No bin necessary... Niccy Fraser’s environmentalism starts at home A photo book on Niccy Fraser’s coffee table showcases her surfing talents at Kuta Beach on trip to Bali last year. The pictures portray an idyllic setting, beautiful light on slow chunky waves. “What the photos don’t show is all the plastic floating underneath; there were plastic bags everywhere,” Fraser says.

It was a love of the ocean, and learning to surf in particular, that were the catalysts to Fraser upping the ante towards a zero-waste home. She has been an ocean swimmer for 20 years, and had already been bothered by plastic polluting the ocean. “What really motived me was starting to surf,” she says. At first, the 58-year-old cognitive therapist thought she “was too old”. But she likes a challenge, so she started off on the waves at Great Barrier Island, moving onto Muriwai out west, then Mangawhai and Forestry on the east coast. These days, she has a longboard and two shortboards and gets out on the water whenever she can. At her home of 23 years at North Ave, just a few hundred metres from Narrow Neck Beach, she got to thinking about the “waste that goes off my property that will end up at the beach and then in the sea. “For the last two years, all of our family have been committed to recycling every scrap of paper.” This spread to other aspects of the home as well. And Fraser found she became increasingly in tune with possibility of zero waste. Seeing mountain climber and motivational speaker Mike Allsop at a conference got her thinking about personal goals. And the wider surfing community was inspirational

as well, with 2017 world number one John John Florence preaching the waste-reduction message. In January, Fraser decided to go zero waste – something she felt her household (husband Simon, son Zac and cat Milly) could achieve. Another resolution was to go public with her personal waste-management goals in an effort to help and inspire others. She put a post up on the Devonport Locals Facebook page and got “20 responses straight away”. Since then, she has twice made presentations about her zero-waste project, including last week at Devonport Library to a group of committed similarly minded locals. Barely six months after her zero-waste decision, Fraser reckons only one per cent of her waste is destined for landfill. A key move was to get rid of her council rubbish bin, a pledge she announced on Facebook. If it was “out there” in public she felt there was no coming back. “It felt really weird to have it put up on Facebook, but it meant I had to do it.” One person contacted her to say she was bound to become one of those people who was out late at night creeping around putting rubbish in other people’s bins. “I hope I don’t turn into one of those!” she says. Fraser adheres to the five Rs of zerowaste principles: refuse, reduce, reuse, rot

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June 15, 2018 (composting) and recycle. The most effective strategy is refusal: “Stop things coming in your front door,” says Fraser. “It’s things like when you go to the dry cleaners and you get given a massive plastic sleeve to take the clothes home – I just leave it behind.” She says solving problems is “another form of creativity”. In terms of reducing: “Buying less and reducing what we buy…it’s quite liberating.” Reusing or repairing can range from “my husband cutting down an old pair of jeans to a pair of shorts”, to buying quality that will last. For example, instead of buying a $10 umbrella that would last a few weeks, Fraser bought a Blunt umbrella for close to $100 about eight years ago. When it broke recently, she went into Firefly and they sent it back to the company, which fixed it for free. Recently, a computer repair man came round and took away all the cords and phone connections the family had built up over the years. Fraser has found a key to waste reduction is incorporating small, incremental changes into normal household routines, rather than making a cold-turkey life transformation. For example, her early morning coffee is made with recyclable coffee bags. Cotton buds and cotton balls for removing makeup are replaced by a $1.20 reusable cloth. Plastic-coated dental floss has gone in favour of a silkworm brand from Nelson, which costs $10. Bottles for household products such as dishwashing liquid, bathroom cleaners and

the like are refilled at the Devonport Recycling Centre. She’s swapped from daily to monthly contact lenses, and uses drops to keep her eyes from getting dry. Fraser has given up cling film and aluminium foil. She uses reusable cotton-and-beeswax wraps for sandwiches and washable serviettes instead of disposable ones. She ignores single-use products if she can. Soft plastic is taken back to New World for recycling.

“It’s not about being rigid or soapboxing… but certainly as a community we can make an impact.” The aim is simplicity. “The more I was thinking about this, the more it can feel overwhelming – but change can be made by little steps.” When she leaves the house, Fraser always has bag with her (to avoid getting any plastic carrier bags with purchases), a reusable coffee cup and a plastic container (for takeaway sushi or other food bought while she’s out). She says coffee-cup reduction is an easy way for people to start making a difference. “Pile

them up over a few days and see how much waste there is.” Some aspects of the new green lifestyle Fraser has found slightly comical, such as rining plastic bags and hanging them out on the line. “It does feel a bit like you are in the middle of the Second World War or the Depression.” The zero-waste ethos has become contagious for her wider family. Her daughter Lydia has started to wear “togs made out of recycled plastic bags, which are just amazing”. And Lydia and partner Rupert are investigating setting up a sustainability business. In Fraser’s tub of non-recyclable goods are a razor, polystyrene and empty pharmaceutical packets (due to the the combination of plastic and aluminium, these prove very hard to recycle). She’s also got a container of glitter – a terrible product for the planet: small, plastic and prevalent everywhere. Fraser hopes her story inspires others. “It’s not about being rigid or soapboxing… but certainly as a community we can make an impact.” “Hopefully people can share visions and initiatives about looking after the Earth and ocean better.” In the future, Fraser hope to become involved in other local waste-minimisation initiatives with the Devonport Recycling Centre. Auckland Council is also trialling a compost pick-up scheme in Papakura. “I’d love it if Devonport was second place in the city they used to extend the trial.”

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Bravo Benedict Lim and the DCO The portentous chords of the Coriolan Overture, which opened the Devonport Chamber Orchestra’s all-Beethoven programme on 27 May at Holy Trinity Church, Devonport, created a wonderful aura of musical tension that lasted the whole concert. Conducting with a decisive beat, Peter Thomas held the orchestra with disciplined control. The agitation of Coriolanus, portrayed by the lower strings, balanced the lyrical themes in the upper strings, perhaps representing his wife and mother. The cellos maintained perfect rhythm in the ‘walking’ theme – not easy to achieve. Precision playing and immaculate phrase

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Little Green Man Productions (LGM) presents: HEAVEN and EARTH – RANGI and PAPA is a magical glow-in-the-dark MATARIKI Puppet show for all ages! 40 ultraviolet characters operated by 4 actors over 40 minutes! Original soundtrack- cutting edge theatre! 20 min Q and A after the show. LGM Creative Director Sarah Burren spearheaded the massive drive to save Victoria Theatre and get it over the line because of cultural and heritage significance 2005-09! “We are touring the show from the Far North to South Auckland and can’t wait to be at Victoria Theatre again! This time with a show that inspires and promotes Te Reo Maori and UV puppetry during MATARIKI! The show is geared to school groups and preschoolers 3+. Devonport Primary are bringing the whole school!” Live at Victoria Theatre 3 shows only! June 25th at 1pm and June 26th at 11am and 1pm. $15pp child or adult. All bookings through www.thevic.co.nz If you miss VT shows we are at The Rose Centre July 2-6th bookings at www.eventfinda.co.nz

endings guaranteed a very satisfying beginning to the concert. The major work performed was the Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61. One of Beethoven’s most engaging works, it was given a polished and warm reading by 16-year-old Benedict Lim. His youth was belied by his mature playing – perfect intonation, elegant phrasing and richness of tone. The orchestra never dominated, and Benedict was able to project his playing through the orchestral texture. His pianissimos were quite beautiful and his finger work very much in evidence in the solo passages and cadenzas. Woodwind instruments, particularly the bassoons and oboes, were especially noteworthy, but the orchestra as a whole played with very warm and supportive musicality. There were some question-and-answer passages between soloist and various sections in the second movement, where each

responded to the other in great cordiality. The third movement presented Beethoven at his most joyous, with exultant horns, bassoons and strings to the fore. Benedict’s virtuosic playing in the final cadenza was breathtaking. Benedict was accorded a rapturous reception, with many in the capacity audience standing to applaud. The audience was treated to an encore – the sarabande from Ysaye’s fourth Sonata for Solo Violin – prodigiously difficult and played with elan. The orchestra was led confidently by Joseph Chen. How pleasing it was to see the increasing number of younger players in the ranks of the DCO – surely this augurs well for the long-term future of the orchestra. by Rogan Falla • The next DCO concert, on Sunday 15 July at 2pm in Holy Trinity Church, will open with Rossini’s Barber of Seville overture, followed by Catherine Kwak playing the Elgar Cello Concerto.

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Devonport duo dance away with the silverware Long hours of practice have paid off for a contemporary dance duo from Devonport, who snared two trophies in recent competitions. Asha Silk (15) and Kate Kawahara (16) won the open Contemporary Duo or Trio event at the annual Auckland Combined Dance Association Competition and the Contemporary Duo prize at the Fusion Dance Competition. The pair, in Years 11 and 12 at Takapuna Grammar School, have been taught by Eriko Finlay at Devonport’s L’Ecole de Danse since they were three and five years old Between them they study contemporary dance, American jazz, hip-hop, ballet and lyrical dance. They spend up to seven hours each week in the dance studio. Kate also studies dance at TGS and teaches young children ballet. The pair have achieved top results in their annual New Zealand Association of Modern Dance examinations, but only began entering dance competitions last year. Impulse, the dance they performed in the recent competitions, was choreographed by L’Ecole de Danse teachers Madeleine Powell and Bella Wilson. Double success... Kate Kawahara and Asha Silk with their trophies

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Monster rat caught by Maungauika trappers Rat-trapping on Maungauika/North Head was set back by vandalism last month – but it didn’t stop a “monster rat” being caught. Fifteen new traps laid by the Department of Conservation (DoC) were destroyed. The department had replaced most of the traps along the coastal path with new, specially made boxes, and was frustrated to find most of these thrown over the edge and into the water. After nine months of trapping on Maungauika/ North Head, you would think there would be no surprises for the volunteers on their twice-weekly trap checks. However, trapper Jim Eagles came across a giant rat earlier this month that he said was “big enough to scare me”. After a quiet period over summer, April/May was a busy time for the Maungauika trappers, with 24 rats and mice caught over the last two months. Another trap line, in Achilles Reserve, also yielded a huge rat for Marshall Piercy, who has been trapping there over the last few months. The large number of catches in this small reserve and nearby streets suggests that it will be some time before pest-free status can be attained in Devonport. If you are interested in helping out the Maungauika trappers, contact Kat Lane, Department of Conservation Predator Free Ranger – kalane@doc. govt.nz. Knows a dirty rat when he sees one… Jim Eagles with the Maungauika monster

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Smart City sensors to track parking trends at wharf Sensors recording parking patterns outside Devonport Wharf have been installed as part of an Auckland Transport (AT) ‘Smart City’ trial. The sensors record whether the space is occupied or not, with the information sent back to AT so it can track the availability of parking spaces and monitor long-term trends of how people use the car park. AT aims to ensure the space is being used in the best way. The Smart City technologies being trialled at the Devonport ferry terminal include: • Parking sensors to better understand the existing car parks utilisation rate • Environmental sensors to capture information such as air quality • Pedestrian-counting sensors to understand pedestrian and cyclist movement in the area • Electric-vehicle charging stations to encourage the use of lowemission vehicles So far, one set of parking sensors and an electric-car charging station have been installed. Devonport ferry terminal was considered the ideal location for the experiment because it has: • Short-term parking • Long-term parking • Ferry terminal • Pedestrian and cycling modalities to access/leave the ferry terminal • A varying patronage throughout the day, including commuters, visitors and retirees. AT says it is commonplace in many cities (e.g. Zurich and Barcelona) to use sensor networks to establish how people use a space and to improve urban planning. The five-year trial will give AT a better understanding of how people in the area use the various transport modes currently available, and contribute towards shaping the future commercial development of the ferry terminal.

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Restoring Takarunga Hauraki Backyard Biodiversity The impetus behind our pestfree Devonport project came from the idea of protecting our big backyard — the shorebird habitats of Shoal Bay and Ngataringa Bay — a crucial feeding ground for unique and endangered shorebirds. What we do in our domestic backyards can play a huge part in this, which is why we are continuing to encourage peninsula residents to keep up with their rat-trapping. By getting rat numbers down to low levels, we hope to start seeing improved birdlife such as that seen by Wellington residents after a couple of years of intense community trapping, with far greater numbers of kereru and kaka in particular. We are also keen for everyone to get planting. Although we don’t have the huge bush reserves found elsewhere in Auckland, we can help attract birds to our area by planting more birdfriendly trees. To help with this, in July we are giving away over 200 small native trees, suitable for urban backyards. These kowhai, nikau, mapou, ti-kouka and flax can be collected from the Depot Artspace, as part of the Forest has the Blues environment project, which will run from 14–25 July. For more information about environmental projects on the peninsula contact pestfreedevonport@gmail.com, or sign up to our Restoring Takarunga Hauraki Facebook group.

With Community Constable Jasmine Bundle Hello readers, I am pleased to report a decrease in crime on the peninsula. My belief is that this is due to residents being diligent in taking notice of suspicious behaviour and reporting it immediately. Unfortunately, both the Bayswater and Devon Superettes were targeted by burglars in May. With an increase in the cost of cigarettes, dairies are being targeted by offenders. Police would like the public to report any people seen acting suspiciously in the vicinity of dairies. Together as a community we can all help to support and protect our shop owners. Four offenders were apprehended for the Bayswater Superette burglary. One appeared in court, while three

June 15, 2018 others have been referred to Youth Aid. Four bicycles have recently been stolen from the Devonport ferry terminal bicycle racks, with three taken during the day on 29 May. In all incidents the locks were cut. Please report any people acting suspiciously around bicycles. Notify security staff at the terminal of anyone loitering so they can question people in the bicycle area. D-locks are the most secure locks for bicycles as they are not easily cut open. Two vehicles parked in the Belmont area recently had their registration plates stolen. Stolen registration plates are often used to commit other crimes, so it is imperative that the theft of plates is reported immediately. Ensure your vehicle plates are affixed securely. Using multiple different shaped screws to affix vehicle plates can slow down an offender from removing them – e.g. star and square-head screws. We have still been receiving the occasional report of theft from vehicles. In all reported cases no attempt has been made to steal the vehicle, but offenders are targeting bags, tools, wallets containing cash and credit cards, and medication. Please ensure you keep your vehicles securely locked with no valuables left inside. • If you witness a crime or suspicious activity please phone 111 immediately. Remember to use our Crime Reporting Line (where there has been an offence committed but there is no immediate risk to any person or property) 09 839 0600 or Crime Stoppers (if there is no immediate risk to any person or property and you wish to remain anonymous) 0800 555 111. To contact me with any concerns, please call 021 1921 159.

Improved lighting around dairies after thefts The burglaries at Devon Superette and Bayswater Superette have prompted better public lighting outside both shops. Devonport Community Constable

Jasmine Bundle said after the thefts she contacted Auckland Transport, and “the lighting outside both dairies has now been upgraded, which was a great response.”

Inaugural Alcoholics Anonymous meeting commemorated Devonport is famous for many things, but one lesser-known fact is that it was where New Zealand’s first Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meeting was held. Seventy years ago, in June 1948, the first group meeting was held in the Victoria Rd surgery of Devonport dentist Alf Joughin. According to AA, Joughin is remembered as a “real gentleman”, always smartly dressed with a colourful bow tie, and was passionate about helping others recover from alcoholism.

These days, 464 weekly meetings of AA groups take place around New Zealand, with more than a quarter of them (139) held in Auckland. There are an estimated 4000 successfully recovering AA members. nationwide. A c e l e b r a t i o n o f A A’s 7 0 t h anniversary in New Zealand will be held at Takapuna Grammar School at 2pm on 30 June, with a free public meeting. People will be able to find out more about the history of AA in New Zealand, see an AA meeting in progress and have an opportunity to ask questions.

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The Devonport Flagstaff Page 32 ACCOMMODATION Cheltenham: 2 dbl br. Private beach access, daily or weekly rent. Fully furnished. Ph 027 425 3008. Cheltenham Beach Studio. Stunning studio with new fit-out only metres from the beach. Available for short or longterm holiday accommodation. Self-contained with separate access and private garden. Wi-Fi included. Phone Mike 021 747 526. 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. Ph: 445 7895. Holiday Accommodation, Bayswater. Norwood studio. Private, well presented. $95 per night. Ph 446 1203. flexmans@gmail.com Holiday Accommodation Cheltenham, absolute beachfront. One double and two singles, shady setting, everything supplied. Ph 027 425 3008. One bedroom unfurnished Devonport unit for long term rental. Situated on Queens Parade, close to ferry and Devonport village. Just refurbished with new paint, flooring, and curtains. No pets, or smokers. References preferred. $450pw. Call 021-515557 if interested. Relatives visiting? Spacious garden studio with en-suite and kitchenette; minutes to Narrow Neck beach. Reasonable rates. Ph Pauline 445 6471. 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 Shared office space available Wynyard Street Devonport Wi F i + m e e t i n g r o o m email: admin@zest.co.nz, Phone 021 1388 220. Storage or office space. 42m 2 for 7 months phone 027 224 6267. Reasonable rates. 35 King Edward Parade. REST HOMES Ascot House Retirement Home, quality care with dignity in a friendly, family atmosphere. Phone Shona, 445 2518. Komatua Care Centre – We care for older people who have memory loss and behavioural difficulties. Professional care is given in a nurturing environment. For all enquiries phone 445 1707. Palm Grove Rest Home: A non-institutional style home providing compassionate, holistic care. Soul food and good people. Call Sharon Byron-McKay: 445-0009. SERVICES OFFERED A1 Home cleaners Weekly/ fortnightly. Husband and wife. Honest, reliable, careful workers. All equipment supplied. Refs avail. Ph/txt Joyce on 022 073 1550 A deck builder. Available now. Free quotes/advice. Workmanship guaranteed. Competitive rates. Quality materials. References. Ph Simon today 476 2107, 020 476 2107. A housewasher and water blaster. Available now. Moss and mould treatments. Free quote, prompt service and quality workmanship. Ph Simon today 476 2107, 020 476 2107. A premium cleaning service weekly/fortnightly. Good references and high quality. Ph Simon today 476 2107, 020 476 2107.

SERVICES OFFERED A painter is available now. Free quotes and advice. References. Workmanship guaranteed. Competitive rates. Quality materials. Interior/ Exterior/ Small jobs. Ph Simon today 476 2107, 020 476 2107. Amazing home cleaning including windows. 15 years’ experience. References available phone 027 492 6220. Are you having trouble managing your Airbnb? I am a local with many years’ experience. I can look after your bookings if you go away or any other time. Also cleaning.Reasonable rates. Please call 021 856 922. 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 phone 415 0028. Builder available Smalljob specialist, repairs and maintenance. Skilled, reliable and local. Please phone Clive Melling. Hm 445 2485, Mob 027 29 222 84. Curtains & Roman Blinds Free measure, quote and design advice. 20 years’ experience. Phone Sara 027 625 5844. Custom-Made Lampshades An easy & effective way to update your interior decor!20yrs+ local known business serving commercial & residential customers, specialising in new creations or reviving old favourites & vintage. Free quote & design advice.Contact: Claire, Oscuro NZ Ltd on 021 0249 7428, oscurolampshades@gmail.com, www.oscuro.co.nz D e v o n p o r t u p h o l s t e r y. Recover specialist. Antiques and contemporary styles. Recycling furniture for 36 years. John Hancox. Phone: 446 0372.

SERVICES OFFERED 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. Dog grooming available. Full groom, bath and blow dry, puppy introduction to grooming. Devonport-based. Call Barbara 021 141 0331. Gardener Available Qualified and experienced landscape designer. Enjoys getting his hands dirty. Good plant knowledge. Hard-working, 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. Guitar lessons. Private tuition in Bayswater, near the school, by experienced professional musician. Learn in a recording studio atmosphere. All ages, all levels. Phone: 022- 309 2272. Handyman. Mature professional in Devonport, Bayswater area. Repairs, painting, those jobs you just don’t have time to do. Free quote. References. Ph. Brian 021 150 8898. Housekeeper. Home cleaning, including windows. Experienced. References. Phone 442 2273, 027 492 6220. Jones electrical. Domestic and commercial electrician. Great rates, quick service. 020 4154 5904 Let me mow your lawns and trim your hedges. I live locally. Phone Chris from Lifestyle Plus on 09-488-7279 or 027245-6264. Or you can email me on chris@lifestyleplusltd.nz. References available.

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June 15, 2018 SERVICES OFFERED Locksmith, Devonport’s own Scott Richardson. Mob 021 976 607. mint. HOME CLEANING Our local mint. couple are ready to deliver 5-star cleaning services in your home weekly or fortnightly. Or for spring, moving or open homes. Call Pat for a FREE quote 09 415 0028. Painter Experienced locally based painter. Interior specialist, personable, reliable and sets high standards. Phone Richard on 027 44 99 405 or email: yesplease56@gmail. com Section services. Trees: pruned, removed. Hedges: trimmed, reduced. Section clean-ups. Ph Dom 027 222 1223. Shadbolt Concrete Local Concrete layer. Small job specialist. Exposed, broom and trowel finishes. Call Ben Shadbolt on 022 102 5700 Tagbuster, graffiti looked after Devonport to Hauraki Corner. Call the Tagbuster 0800antitag, 0800 2684 824. SITUATIONS VACANT Gardener wanted - who is able to look after a good-sized garden involving sweeping and waterblasting paths, removing or spraying weeds, trimming hedges & trees, watering & caring for plants, leaf blower, general maintenance etc etc. All tools needed and garden bin are on-site. Must be fit, have some garden knowledge, be reliable & honest and able to work 3-5 hours each week in central Devonport. Prefer someone living locally. Phone or txt James on 0274 340 300. Tutor sought to assist home -schooling 3 children in central Devonport. 2-3 mornings per week. We follow a Catholic curriculum. Please contact Jo for more details. Phone 445 0458. TUITION Art Classes @ D’Port Community house: Wednesday night, life drawing; Friday morning, mastering art. Ph Lucy Bucknall – 446 0389.

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TUITION 4-week Chinese language fun course. Mondays 10-11am. $120 per person for 4-wk course. Limited to 6 people per course. Next course starts Monday May 8 - May 28 in the village. Contact Paddy. Tel: 022 026 4983. Email: ge.paddy@gmail.com Guitar lessons. Private tuition in Bayswater, near the school, by experienced professional musician. Learn in a recording studio atmosphere. All ages, all levels. Phone: 022- 309 2272. Learn piano/keyboard. Lessons from $19.00. Private, Professional, Affordable, Enjoyment for all ages. Competitions, Practical, Theory Exams. NZ Modern School of Music 0800-696-874. Learning Support Specialist NZ qualified primary teacher and registered teacher of dyslexia. Offering tailored tuition during or after school. Ph 027 391 3716 or visit www.squigglesdyslexia.co.nz Mathematics Tuition Available for years 9 to 13 by a retired maths teacher. Phone Graeme 445 8575. Maths and physics tu toring for secondary school students. From an experienced university student. George: 021 063 5149. Maths Tuition. 100% student pass rate in 2017 Ph Peter 09 445 2283 or 021 0818 5037. Need help with some basic maths? Walk to or from school and learn with a friendly, highly experienced maths tutor at 43 Calliope Rd. 40-minute sessions - $30. Phone Wendy on 415 8835. References available. Piano Lessons. Piano & music theory tuition from classically trained pianist. Devonport-based and can travel to your home. Ph 021 079 0005 or email windarc.darius@gmail.com Primary Tutor Maths, English, Health & Wellbeing and Drama for 5-11-year-olds. School prep also available. Visit www.gschuwertutoring.com for further details. 027 410 6871 gschuwertutoring@gmail.com SLSS Swim School, 11 Evan Street, Belmont (off Eversleigh Road). Specialists in preschoolers. Phone 486 6728 for more info.

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Looking Back

June 15, 2018

Mt Cambria, now long quarried away, with Cheltenham in the background, and Vauxhall Rd leading diagonally across the centre. Photo Burton Bros, c 1880-85

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Twenty years ago: a selection from the Flagstaff files • An expert giving evidence to a hearing into telephone company Bell South’s plans to establish a cell tower on a site near Devonport Primary says several dozen studies showed an increase in the incidence of cancer in populations exposed to radiofrequency transmissions. Dr Neil Cherry, who was appearing for the school at the hearing, said leukaemia and brain tumours in particular tended to increase. • Around 25 descendants of early Devonport settlers the Rusts attend a ceremony and witness the unveiling of a plaque in their honour at the cemetery on Mt Victoria. • Developer Xeno Captain, who bought ‘Old Joe’s house’ in Church St, leaves its roof open and says he is happy it can rot away. North Shore City Council says it has no power to force Captain to enclose the building. • St Paul’s church spends $4000 on restoring historic stained glass windows that had bowed. • Don Anstiss, a marine engineer, helps restore a compound steam engine on the Eliza Hobson at Kevin Johnson boatbuilders in Wynyard St.

• A home at 26 Waterview Rd sells at auction for $640,000. • Devonport’s cycle shop moves from Clarence St to Bayswater. • Journalist/writer Geoff Chapple is walking the length of the North Island. The Flagstaff catches up with him on the Tongariro Crossing. He is walking the winter leg to publicise the work of the Te Araroa (long pathway) Trust he founded to pioneer a walking trail the length of New Zealand. • The population of Devonport increased from 16,411 in 1991 to 17,507 in 1996, according to census figures. Devonport residents are predominately of European descent (82.33%) but 9.01% of its population is Maori. It has the lowest number of Asian residents on the North Shore (2.67%). Younger families are moving into the area with 21% of the population aged under 15. (Devonport was then a ward of North Shore City Council, and covered the area from the ferry building to just past Takapuna Grammar) • Author Graeme Lay is interviewed. He speaks about his love of the Pacific, the runaway success of his short-stories compilation, and the legacy of Frank Sargeson.

Writer Graeme Lay, the Flagstaff interview subject

ThE NAVy COmmuNiTy NEwSLETTER

Saddlebacks for Shakespear One of New Zealand’s rarest birds, the Saddleback (or Tieke), was reintroduced to its ideal habitat on land owned by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) last month. The Navy-stewarded land on the tip of the Whangaparaoa Peninsula is home to the Tamaki Leadership Centre and includes a large area of coastal native bush with areas of mature manuka and karamu. In a partnership between the Auckland Council’s Shakespear Open Sanctuary Society Incorporated (SOSSI), the Department of Conservation and the NZDF, 40 Saddleback were released at a site within the military land and quickly dispersed into the surrounding bush. This land is protected by a predator-proof fence that extends across the peninsula from Shakespear Regional Park and includes the Defence Force land. More than 100 people were invited to the release, including local kaumatua, volunteers from SOSSI, RNZ Navy representatives and Auckland councillors. First to release five Saddlebacks from their

box were RNZN Commander Emma Grant and 10-year-old Chloe Oliver. Chloe’s father RNZN Commander Tim Oliver also helped carry the boxes to the release site. The translocation team caught the 40 Saddleback on Tiritiri Matangi Island the previous day and held them in aviaries there overnight, before the transfer to the mainland. Rough weather and seas meant the planned ferry crossing could not go ahead, so the Council arranged for the Saddleback to be flown across from Tiritiri by private helicopter. Northern Regional Parks Senior Ranger Open Sanctuaries, Matt Mailtland, says the Saddleback appear to be doing well and are now regularly heard calling in the area by volunteers and park staff. “One bird has been observed in an adjacent bush area still on NZ Defence land. This pattern of dispersal is what was hoped for and similar to other translocations,” he says.

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At the Saddleback release, Chloe Oliver and CDR Emma Grant wait to release the first of 40 Saddlebacks into NZ Defence Force bush land.

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June 15, 2018

Devonport Flagstaff notches up 25 years of publication in 2018 The Devonport Flagstaff will celebrate 25 years of continuous publication this October. In the fast-changing world of newspapers, publishing and the internet, two-and-a-half decades putting out a fortnightly paper is no mean feat. That’s around 600 papers, 25,000 pages, millions of words and numerous pictures – all about Devonport. The Flagstaff interview started in 1997, when Rob Drent took over editorship. Since then, more than 500 local people have been profiled. We are unashamedly parochial – we only write about the Devonport peninsula. We were hyper-local years before the term was first coined, and have kept to our knitting – local stories about local people and local issues. But while we have celebrated the achievements of our community, the Flagstaff has been no shrinking violet either – we’ve covered controversial subjects like drugs, suicide and teen crime. We’ve always been keen to take local authorities to task on their decision-making and how ratepayers’ money is spent. And we’ve been part of campaigns to save the Narrow Neck headland from development, retain the Victoria Theatre and get rid of legal recreational drug Kronic from our town. We are committed to print, but we are online as well and have just relaunched our website. Our online edition has around 3000 hits per issue – from within Devonport, across New Zealand and around the world. Devonport news being read by friends, family, former residents and visitors.

Rob Drent, Editor (left) Peter Wilson, Publisher The Devonport Flagstaff The Flagstaff and its journalists have won more than 40 newspaper awards over the past 25 years, culminating in Rob Drent winning the Community Journalist of the Year at the New Zealand Voyager Media Awards last month. We want to move with the times and provide even better coverage for our readers. We hope you will move with us as well and become a supporter of the paper – you can sign up and make a contribution online. Your contribution will allow us to give even more support to the arts, sports and community groups, and help fund our journalism.

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June 15, 2018

Early Childcare Teacher Needed – Belmont Kindercare’s welcoming centre in Belmont, has a full-time (40 hours) position for a qualified and registered ECE or Primary trained teacher. We are flexible with the age group that our new team member will be able to work with. We are also open to applications from newly graduated teachers who are able to apply for registration.

This is a special place with a happy and supportive team of teachers who will welcome you and appreciate your passion. Favourable ratios, regular non-contact time and strong teacher registration support and guidance is always on offer, as well as regular quality PD opportunities.

Applicants must hold a valid ECE qualification, BEd/Dip Tch (ECE), and be registered with Education Council NZ

Please give Jo Gairdner a call on 445 1201 for a chat or a look around the centre to see if this is the place for you!

Or email your CV and cover letter to: centredirector.belmont@kindercare.co.nz

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Retail Assistant Permanent Part-Time Position Enjoy retail and looking for part-time, local work? The Navy Museum Store is looking for a Retail Assistant 10 hours a week. You’ll process merchandise and customer orders, organise store displays, and assist with the maintenance of our online store. Retail experience preferred.

To apply, please email your cover letter and CV by 29 June 2018 to events@navymuseum.co.nz

Kahurangiariki Smith: MāoriGrl Sat 23 June - Wed 11 July Opening event: Sat 23 June, 2pm These events are part of Matariki Festival, 30 June - 22 July, proudly hosted by Auckland Council in partnership with Te Kawerau a Maki.

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SPECIAL EVENT: MāoriGrl in the Context of Atua Wāhine Artist Talk with Kahurangiariki Smith & Dr Aroha Yates-Smith Sat 8 July, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Auckland City Mission: Life Sat 23 June - Wed 11 July Opening event: Sat 23 June, 2pm This exhibition includes works from the international art exchange exhibition, This Is Where I Live www.thisiswhereilive.org

Free admission Limited seating

Monday 12pm-4:30pm Tuesday to Saturday 10am- 4:30pm Sunday & Public Holidays 11am-3pm

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3/15A Stanley Point Road, Stanley Point, Devonport There are not many places in Auckland where you can arrive by sea and land your own SeaLegs on your own exclusive ramp. There are not many places where you can walk across the beach just below high-tide and get straight on the ferry to commute to and from the city. And you won’t find a detached waterfront apartment quite like this one anywhere else in Devonport. You’re almost on the beach itself, with stunning views across the harbour from the light, open-plan living room and kitchen. You can breakfast with the sun dappling through Pohutakawa leaves in the morning and watch the boats go by all day at the weekend. It’s quiet here and sheltered from the prevailing south-west wind. You’ve got two double bedrooms upstairs and a third, downstairs. Downstairs even has its own separate entrance, which would make it an amazing office from which to work from home, if you can tear yourself away from those views again, across the harbour, that is. Along with the property comes two garages and the access from there right down to the water is owned by you. It’s been recently renovated and an elegant steel handrail installed to accompany the new steps. You enter the property through the newly installed timber gate that leads to a superb decked area outside the front door. In fact, this place offers so much usable, relaxing space, you’ll hardly ever want to leave. But when you really have to go inland, you’ve got a tennis club, a park and the delights of Devonport village on your dry land doorstep. Move in now and you’ll be nicely set up to watch Team New Zealand defending America’s Cup 36 in 2021.

rwdevonport.co.nz/DVP20042 Matthew Smith Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

Auction 5:00pm, Friday 25 May On site. Unless sold prior

July 2017 Government Valuation: $1,650,000 Sold for $2,100,000

Matthew Smith 021 924 435 Petko Petkov 027 302 0686

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New Listing 89 Great Barrier Road, Enclosure Bay, Waiheke Island Delivering breathtaking 180 degree views over the Hauraki Gulf, this beautiful, character dwelling is waiting for its next owners to walk through the door and make themselves right at home. Stepping easily out to a flat lawn, be enchanted by those sensational views and the tranquil privacy this property affords. Three double bedrooms mean thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always an extra bed for visitors. There is also an extensive office on the entry level for work, without compromising the privacy of your home life. Enjoy the convenience of proximity; launch the boat from Sandy Bay only 400 metres away or an easy 100 metre stroll east to the safe swimming beach of Enclosure Bay. Enjoy this enchanting property as it is, or add your own special touches. A spectacular location. A fantastic opportunity.

Auction 11:00am, Saturday 7 July On site. Unless sold prior

View Thursday 14 June 5:00pm - 5:45pm Sunday 17 June 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Matthew Smith 021 924 435

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6 Huia Street, Devonport Fe and I cannot recommend Matthew and Petko highly enough to sell your house! We had very specific criteria for who we wanted as our agent and the time, effort, and more importantly, the result proved that we were absolutely correct in going with this dynamic duo! The attention to detail, the weekly reporting, the follow up with potential buyers and their comments helped manage our expectations as well as keeping the level of interest and price expectations. Leveraging Mark Sumichâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fantastic skill, guile and experience as an auctioneer was the icing on the cake!

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They all work extremely well as a team and are very ably supported by the rest of the Ray White Devonport team. We are more than happy to be contacted by anyone considering using the Ray White Devonport team to sell their house/apartment. Craig & Fe - Vendors - 6 Huia Street craig.grimshaw@loyaltycollective.com

Petko Petkov 027 302 0686

Matthew Smith 021 924 435

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Renovating or building? SO Renovate makes it SO easy.

SO Renovate is a design-and-build company providing an end-to-end process for homeowners looking to undertake a renovation or new build. SO is a one-stop shop for people who are not sure where to start their renovation or new build, or would like a company who can take them through the process from start to finish. SO’s renovation process includes the initial design concept through to final design, quantitysurvey pricing of the final design, obtaining council building and resource consent and then project-managing the build using one of SO’s building teams. For Devonport homeowners, the process would start with an initial consultation on-site with Tysen Kay, one of SO’s consultants. Tysen has been with SO for over seven years, having started with the company as an LBP builder and part of the building team. Through his experience, Tysen is able to provide ideas and input to assist homeowners to maximise the benefits of their project. He prides himself on being able to give an initial ballpark-price estimate based on the proposed project scope. The total cost of the SO design and pricing process ranges from between $4000 and $7000 (depending on the project size and scope). SO offers this FREE, on the proviso clients proceed to use SO to project-manage, and undertake the actual renovation build. If, after the initial consultation, a homeowner wishes to proceed with SO through the design and pricing process, they would confirm this by signing a concept proposal agreement. SO then engages one of a number of designers it works with to meet the customer on-site and then produce a draft design concept. Typically, up to two design amendments are sufficient before the final concept plan is completed to the customer’s satisfaction. SO then arranges a scoping meeting with the

customer on-site with one of SO’s quantity surveyors, to discuss in detail all aspects of the proposed scope. Based on this information and the concept plan, the SO QS team puts together a detailed price estimate along with an action plan, setting out the details of the proposed project. For larger renovations, SO recommends customers engage the designer (at the customer’s cost) to provide developed design drawings, which provide far more detail and allow the SO QS team to obtain quotes from suppliers and subcontractors leading to more accurate pricing. If the project price is within the customer’s budget expectations, and they are happy to proceed, they sign a cost-and-margin contract with SO. At the customer’s cost, the designer will prepare full working drawings for submission to council to obtain the required building and resource consent. Once the consents have been

obtained, SO will undertake the build process, which will be overseen by one of SO’s project managers. SO also works with customers who have engaged an architect, and is happy to quote for renovations or new builds using developed design, full working drawings or consented full working drawings. Over the last 10 years, SO has built a strong reputation for high-quality work, with the aim of ensuring every project is delivered on time and on budget. SO is currently working with a number of Devonport homeowners who are at various stages of the SO process. If you would like to arrange an initial consultation with Tysen to discuss your renovation or new build, then please contact him on 021 076 2068 or email tysen@sogroup.co.nz.

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June 15, 2018

New serviced apartment

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Living in a serviced apartment is perfect for someone who wants to keep their independence, but would like a bit of assistance. From help with the housekeeping, to a freshly prepared midday meal - it’s the little extras that make life easier. These apartments are priced from $475,000 and will be conveniently located in the village centre surrounded by lovely garden views or elevated views. We have plans available to view now.

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June 15, 2018

Grammar JUNE 15, 2018

Articulate and passionate Fascinating topics, ranging from politics to our attitudes towards strangers, were explored in the finals of the 2018 Senior Speech Competition. The six finalists from Years 12 and 13 were Esther Howie, Giorgia Doughty, Carina Oliver, Claudia Toxopeus, Kate Lee and Nadia Veljanovska. All of the speeches had thoughtprovoking messages for teenagers and were of excellent quality, ensuring that it was no easy job for the judges, Mrs Mary Nixon, Principal, and Mr Dan Eichblatt, Year 13 Dean and English teacher, to pick a winner. After much

deliberation, first place was awarded to Giorgia Doughty for her satirical speech about politics; in particular the ability of women to lead. Kate Lee placed second for her speech on why Kanye West is the 21st century Friedrich Nietzsche. Third place was awarded to Nadia Veljanovska for her speech on the impact of kindness on other people’s lives. Winner Giorgia Doughty said that “it was an amazing experience to be able to compete alongside such talented women.” BY LIBBY LORD

MUNA MUNA — two days of political debates, discussions and a lot of fun. This year we sent three teams, representing Peru, Morocco and Georgia. Year 12 student, Libby Lord, who was representing Morocco said: “It was such great fun meeting new people and sharing our views on very large and current world issues. I also enjoyed the research element involved, and how we had to really play the role of our nation.” Once seated in their ‘blocs’ in the auditorium, each bloc chose a leader nation, based on their leadership qualities and public-speaking skills. Team Georgia, represented by two Year 13 Takapuna students, Michael Shaimerden and Pascal Murabula, as well as Year 11 student Will Dalzell, were selected as the bloc leaders for Eastern Europe, beating out much more powerful nations such as Russia and Poland. The first topic was the UN’s involvement in the elections of member nations, where Morocco, represented by Year 12 students Libby Lord and Zoe Martin, presented their point of view in a well thought-out speech. The second issue was reducing nuclear weapon stockpiles, when both Peru and Georgia spoke. The last debate of the day was

regarding the enforcement of women’s rights in member nations. All three topics sparked fierce discussion and debate between nations, with a rivalry forming between China and the US. Peru, represented by Year 13 students Chloe Kim, Olga Chrzanowska, Kate Lee and Domenic Johnson, were successful in passing an amendment, adding to the proposal to reduce nuclear weapon stockpiles in member nations. Returning participant Olga Chrzanowska said: “Overall, I would say that this experience, like last year, allowed me to practise public speaking in front of a wide audience. It also helped me to really understand global issues on a much bigger scale and how difficult it is to satisfy everyone’s needs. It really opened my eyes to the state that the world is in.” Fellow Peru teammate, Kate Lee, also said: ”I had an incredible experience at MUNA. It was my second time attending the event and it always provides us with the opportunity to extend our public speaking and communication skills. I also love how we get to meet new people across numerous schools. I really enjoyed myself.” BY WILL DALZELL

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Raising global awareness Takapuna Grammar School and Carmel College collaborated to run the annual Model United Nations Classroom here at the school. This is a formal, yet relaxed, event organised by Auckland Model UN (AMUN) High School Ambassadors to raise awareness of global issues and help students understand the processes of a Model UN Conference. It is a great opportunity for students, as delegates of their chosen UN countries, to gain confidence when speaking in front of their peers. Additionally, they also learn the type of diction and phrases that are predominantly used in a Model UN conference such as the Auckland/New Zealand Model UN conference. “The turnout from Carmel and TGS was brilliant, and throughout the committee and

plenary sessions everyone was engaged in the topics that were being discussed,” said organiser Kate Lee. Although there were many students who said that this was their first Model UN event, everyone was given the chance to speak and be involved in all the discussions and debates. “Despite this event being my second Model UN conference, I can confidently say that I continue to learn and enhance my understanding on global issues,” said Claire Choi. All the student delegates ended the conference with expanded knowledge and curiosity, understanding how a United Nations Conference is conducted, and most importantly, they met new people who share similar interests. BY CHLOE KIM

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TEAM SPORTS: Fantastic result from our First XV Rugby Boys over the weekend, scoring a 27-all draw in their top-of-thetable clash against westlake Boys’ high School. TGS currently sits at the top of the table. TGS Hockey: Second XI Girls & Second XI Boys have four wins from four. Football: First XI Boys playing in the 1A grade are currently lying in fourth place. The First XI Girls has had a mixed start with two wins and two losses and a draw. ON THE TRACK: Cycling results from May’s TTT event: Senior Girls — 3rd; Senior Boys — 4th, 6th, 12th, 17th & 23rd; Junior Girls — 4th & 9th; Junior Boys — 2nd & 8th. ON THE MAT: Karate oceania champs results. Chiemu Iioka: Gold cadet Male Kumite, Gold cadet Team Kata, Gold cadet Team Kumite. Nina Edgar: Junior Female Kata Silver, Junior Female Kumite Bronze, Junior Female Team Kumite Silver. AT THE POOL: National champs results. Holly Morse: In her age group — first on the 1m Springboard, first on the 3m Springboard, first on the Platform; first in the Mixed Synchronised and women’s Synchronised, and second in the open women’s Platform. And now, selected to represent New Zealand at the 2018 Junior world championships in Ukraine in July for platform.

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June 15, 2018

Depot’s photography exhibitions draw a crowd

Photos on show... Local board member Mike Cohen (left) and Kathy Burke enjoy a catch-up over a glass of wine. Below: Lynn Lawton, Depot Artspace Manager, admires the work

The walls of The Depot came alive with two photography exhibitions that opened on 1 June. Linda Jarrett’s Walk: An Antithesis to the Decisive Moment, a series of abstract photographs taken around Devonport, filled one half of the gallery. The remainder was

occupied by The Depot’s participatory exhibition Out of Control. This selection of photographs includes everything from portraits to pets and landscapes. The opening event attracted a crowd who had come from near and far to support Devonport’s talented photographers.

Elevated views... The exhibitions were enjoyed by all ages, and not just humans. Cherry Mackenzie at right and Annika and Elliott Jarrett-Hoare

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Plenty of interests to fill dentist’s retirement Retiring Devonport dentist John Kelly has no hesitation naming the most exciting day in his surgery. It was when an Oscar-winning actor walked in for treatment. “The actor was staying in Devonport,” says the softly spoken Kelly (67), who quickly adds that patient confidentiality prevents him from saying more. Kelly retired on 1 June, after almost 28 years as a dentist in Devonport. In 1990, he set up a surgery above Clarry’s, alongside what was then Devonport Gym. After 20 years, he moved to his current location in Fleet St. He’s treated hundreds of Devonport patients over the years – at a rate of around 2500 consultations a year, that’s a lot of teeth under the bridge. In his last week at work, Kelly saw eight members of one family, spanning three generations. “People tend to stay in Devonport,” he says. Among his patients Kelly was known for his calm and gentle manner, which put nervous clients at ease. It was something he worked on over the years – particularly the giving of injections “in the least painful way”. People would probably be surprised to know that giving an injection slowly is less painful than a quick jab, he says. In his time as a dentist, one of the key developments was the change from amalgam to white fillings, alongside improvements in tooth health. In his early days, dentures were common in elderly patients, whereas now they are virtually unseen. “The health of people’s teeth has definitely improved over the years,” he says. And so have the treatment options. “There’s an emphasis on keeping people’s teeth, rather than extraction, maintaining things through root canal treatments to keep things there.” Kelly lives in Herne Bay and will miss the ferry trip over to work and interaction with Devonport businesses and locals alike. In his retirement, Kelly hopes to spend more time kayaking, tramping, fishing and travelling. His first trip is to Sri Lanka for a holiday in August. His practice has been taken over by Madison Chang and Clarence Tam.

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North Shore beats Waiheke to stay in promotion hunt North Shore United posted a spirited 2-0 home win against Waiheke United last Saturday to keep its promotion hopes alive. Going into the match, Shore was fifth-placed in the NRFL division one and Waiheke United second. But the win puts Waiheke and North Shore equal third, with Waiheke ahead on goal difference. In an even match, the teams were locked 0-0, until Sam St de Croix scored in the 76th minute and then Harry Lissington put the result beyond doubt with a 90th minute strike. Shore plays top-of-table Melville this week away, as the 22-match season moves into the final stretch. Shore manager Bill Lissington said it would be a tough game for the young team, but they were not without hope. Last year, Shore beat Melville 1-0 at home and then was 2-0 down with 10 minutes to play but came back to draw 2-2. This weekend, and the following, will to some degree define Shore’s season. On June 23, it will play Mt Albert Ponsonby at Allen Hill Stadium in the third round of the Chatham Cup (2pm kickoff). Lissington said the club hoped the TGS 1st XI would play King’s College in a curtainraiser at 11.15 am. Allen Hill action… Shore defender Max Drake dribbles around Waiheke’s Jamie Shields (right), while Kevin Hajderaj controls the ball (below)

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