Keeping it local: local news and updates

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In this day and age shopping local is primarily a healthy choice: we don’t want to go too far and we want to see local, friendly faces and if we can walk or cycle to grab our grocery supplies, even better!

Organics Out West is able to source fresh produce locally and from small enterprise growers so this keeps the economy of the local community growing.

Busy local businesses maintain a vibrancy and sense of community that expands into the homes of those who live nearby and creates long term wellbeing.

All the staff at Organics Out West live locally and are good at giving local directions and suggestions.

Organics Out West is just one of the many great reasons to visit Glen Eden!

Meet Graham Hahn

Graham Hahn opened his doors over 30 years ago in Glen Eden. Back then he was known as Mr Mowers and was located directly opposite to where they are now on West Coast Road.

Graham has lived in West Auckland all his life, played club sport locally, raised his family with his wife Jane and is not ready to retire just yet. He says he doesn’t have time.

Graham is very much the heart of the Stihl Shop. He has had customers coming to him for as long as the shop has been open. Now he is even lucky enough to have their children come in and one day hopefully their children. Graham is lucky to have his daughter, Morgan, working alongside him in-store. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree as Morgan is ranked one of Stihl Shop’s top sales people within New Zealand. That’s out of 400 staff in over 70 stores nationwide.

Graham likes to keep busy. The short hours you don’t find him at work you can find him at the gym, playing tennis or catching up with his family in Laingholm. Even in lockdown he is busy, providing essential services or you could find him outside with his trusty chainsaws catching up on a spot of tree maintenance.

Stihl Shop Glen Eden is located at 93 West Coast road Glen Eden, open 6 days for all your outdoor power equipment and barbecuing needs.

Council land sales

During the emergency budget allowances were made for land sales to help fund what was appearing to be a significant deficit.

The councillors worked under extreme pressure to analyse a large number of properties that they had to make quick decisions about. And the time and fiscal pressures were considerable.

The decision unfortunately has had adverse local consequences. There are four properties tagged for sale in the near future. Two are strips between residential properties and we have no objection to them being sold. The other two are more problematic however.

One is a section in Laingholm that was purchased for storm water purposes. It is in an area that suffers from flooding and was purchased for stormwater purposes. It has two streams running by it. It is also next to a reserve area, and is in an area where there has been considerable local efforts to improve water quality.

The value of the property must be low and building restrictions would be considerable. But it has significant ecological value and if at all possible should be preserved.

The second property is a bush clad property on Scenic Drive, originally purchased for Project Twin Streams. It has high quality quite magnificent bush on it and it would be a shame to lose it, especially of there are good urban water quality reasons for its retention.

Again it would be a difficult property to build on and we believe that there is a strong argument for it to be retained.

There is also a property at 300 West Coast Road that is one of a later group of properties that Council wants to sell. The local board is also opposed to this sale. It is contaminated and its remediation costs would be considerable and no doubt its value would be low. And it is valuable green space in the middle of Glen Eden which will become more and more precious as Glen Eden continues to intensify.

Not too far away from that property is one that was sold 25 years ago for $150,000. Recently Council was leasing it back from the subsequent purchaser for the same amount each year. The land is now worth a great deal more and if developed properly could prove to be a significant addition to the area.

We certainly live in difficult financial times. But land by its nature can have significant strategic, environmental and community benefits. We should protect public ownership of land as much as possible.

The Waitakere Ranges Local Board Future West team are (left to right) Mark Allen, Saffron Toms, Sandra Coney and Greg Presland.

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Event organisers: Do you have an upcoming event you’d like listed in The Fringe? Send the details, including a contact person and number, to info@fringemedia.co.nz. Readers: While we take care to ensure listings are correct, errors may occur. Check with the contact person wherever possible.

w August 30, Titirangi Village Market: art, craft, produce and music; Titirangi War Memorial Hall; 10am-2pm. Contact Tess on tvm. manager@gmail.com or phone 022 631 9436. w August 31, Waitakere Ranges Protection Society AGM with guest speakers Gary Taylor and Raewyn Peart; Arataki Visitors Centre, Scenic Drive, Titirangi; 7pm; Phone Sandra Jones 021 027 73067 or email jsandra378@gmail.com. Please note that the Arataki entrance gate automatically locks at 7.00pm so if you are running late and arrive after 7pm, park on Scenic Drive and walk through. september

w – 6, Down under cover, an energetic series of paintings by internationally-renowned contemporary artist Philippa Blair; Te Uru, 420 Titirangi Road. Phone 817 8070 w – 13, Ka Puawaitia: Coming to fruition, Lissy and Rudi RobinsonCole connect a love and exploration of crochet with their hopes of sharing more contemporary understandings of Mātauranga Māori; Corban Estate Arts Centre, 2 Lebanon Lane, Henderson. Phone 838 4455. w – 13, Working towards meaning, an exhibition reflecting on Tim Wagg’s blurred relationship to Colin McCahon through his 2019 McCahon House residency and his role as a technician assisting on a McCahon restoration project; Te Uru, 420 Titirangi Road. Phone 817 8070. w – 13, WYF: Where You From, Ashleigh Taupaki, Atonia Vavao, Cyrille Paul Lim, Eva Fuemana, Hamish Raman, Jacob Hamilton, Jasmine Tuiā, Joseph Hisayasu, Mr Meeseeks, Taunese Puā (Fresh One Collective) partner with The Creative Souls Project, Whau the People, Creative New Zealand and Te Uru to bring a contemporary, young and fresh approach to how artist collectives interact with gallery spaces; Te Uru, 420 Titirangi Road. Phone 817 8070. w – 20, two4nine: Fishy business, a playful and colourful collection of works by ‘two4nine’, the artists of A Supported Life’s creative hub, who are motivated by a belief in the authentic creativity in their works; Te Uru, 420 Titirangi Road. Phone 817 8070. w – 27, Thinking about thinking about the future, a post-lockdown group exhibition featuring works by Anna Sew Hoy, Dane Mitchell, Edith Amituanai, Josephine Cachemaille, Paul Cullen, Laura Duffy and w 2, Clothing Swap, a charity event run in conjunction with Plunket and 'One for her'; Green Bay Community House, 1 Barron Drive, Green Bay; 7-9pm. Phone 827 3300. w 2 and 16, PowerTalk Waitākere, teaching you the Public Speaking skills needed to be confident in front of others; Kelston Community Centre, corner Awaroa and Great North Roads; 7.30pm. Phone Sheridan 828 7999 or 027 282 8799. w 6, Pony Rides, Huia Road Horse Club; 436B Huia Road, Laingholm; 3-4pm; $5 per child per ride. Phone 027 499 1732. w 6, The Mountain Film Festival, The most popular package of award winning films from this year’s Wanaka Film Festival. Two hours of adrenaline fuelled films...Kayaking in the Andes and Greenland, Climbing in Austria, Paragliding in Tanzania, K2 the killer mountain, Skiing the fourth highest mountain in the World. Prizes for lucky ticket numbers and mulled wine; Titirangi Theatre, Lopdell House; 2:30pm; Tickets $15 Adult, $12 Senior/Student, and $10 under 14yrs from eventfinda.co.nz. Text bookings to 0210 222 5558. Full details at www. flickscinema.weebly.com w 7, Titirangi Residents & Ratepayers Association Annual General Meeting and Meet the Election Candidates; Titirangi Presbyterian Church Hall, Atkinson Rd; 6.30pm; Please bring cash for membership ($5), koha and raffle. Phone 021 213 7779 or email melsbarton@ gmail.com. w 11, Ladies’ Probus Club, fellowship, fun, speakers, and a monthly day trip; St John’s Hall, Te Atatū South; 9.45am-Noon. Phone Betty 09 832 0484. w 11, West Auckland Men’s Rebus Club, guest speaker and morning tea; Friendship Hall, 3063 Great North Road, New Lynn; 10am-12noon. Phone Laurie 820 2234. w 12, Mostly Craft Presents Welcome 0 Spring, a happy interactive children’s story and refreshments; St Francis Church, corner Park and Titirangi Beach Roads; 1.30-3.30pm; Entry – koha for Auckland City Mission. Phone Elaine 817 9555. w 12, Titirangi Folk Music Club presents Lothlorien, floor singers first half; Titirangi Beach Hall, bottom of Titirangi Beach Road; 8pm; $12, $8 for members, under 18 free. www.titirangilivemusic.co.nz or text Cathy on 021 207 7289. w 14, Henderson Falls Combined Friendship Club – fun, friendship and fellowship with speakers and frequent outings; Henderson Bowling Club, 2/20 Alderman Drive, Henderson; 10am.Contact Fern 416 0004 or 0274 720 378. w 15, SeniorNet West Auckland, speaker, morning tea and chatting about computers; Kelston Community Centre; 10am. Phone June 021 179 3635. w 17, West Auckland Historical Society Family History Group meeting; Henderson Central Library West Auckland Research Centre;

Aliyah Winter; Te Uru, 420 Titirangi Road. Phone 817 8070. 10-11.30am. Phone Gary Snow 832 5098, 021 618 434 or email gary@ snofam.co.nz.

Linda Cooper Linda Cooper Linda Cooper Councillor for Waitākere Councillor for Waitākere Councillor for Waitākere

Please feel free to contact me with Please feel free to contact me with Please feel free to contact me with issues or ideas issues or ideas issues or ideas 213 – 215 Woodlands Park Road, Titirangi, Auckland 0604 021 629 533 021 629 533 021 629 533 Phone: 09 817 8495 or 09 817 6188 linda.cooper@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz linda.cooper@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz linda.cooper@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz www.kenturnermotors.co.nz

w 17, Waitakere Forest & Bird Lecture Series: Professor Roger Davies on the scientific dilemmas of climate change, where are we now and what is a NET?; Kelston Community Centre, corner Awaroa and Great North Roads; 7.30pm; koha appreciated to cover hall hire. Phone Liz 027 476 2732 or email lizanstey@hotmail.com. w 18, Flicks presents School Life (M), a comedy/drama from France; Titirangi Theatre, Lopdell House; 10.30am, 6pm, 8.15pm; $15/ $12/$10 from eventfinda.co.nz and on the door. Text bookings to 0210 222 5558. Trailers and details on www.flickscinema.weebly.com w 19, Lions Club Book Sale; New Lynn Friendship Club Hall, 3063 Great North Road, New Lynn; 8am-4pm. Phone Mary 027 487 0639. w 19 – November 22, On the last afternoon: Disrupted ecologies and the work of Joyce Campbell, the first substantial presentation of artist Joyce Campbell’s photo- and media-based practice. Te Uru, 420 Titirangi Road. Phone 817 8070. w 21, Henderson Falls Combined Friendship Club – fun, friendship and fellowship with speakers and frequent outings; Henderson Bowling Club, 2/20 Alderman Drive, Henderson; 10am.Contact Fern 416 0004 or 0274 720 378. w 22, Titirangi U3A – meet interesting people 60-years and older; West Lynn Garden, 73 Parker Avenue, New Lynn; 1pm. Contact 818 8890, 027 699 5480 or heathertanguay@slingshot.co.nz. w 25, Glen Eden Combined Probus Club welcomes retirees for fellowship and guest speakers; Ceramco Park Function Centre, 120 Glendale Road, Kaurilands; 9.45am. Phone Brian Holt 838. w 25, Titirangi Folk Music Club presents Friday Folk and Jam, an informal singaround; Titirangi Beach Hall, bottom of Titirangi Beach Road; 7.30pm; $5. www.titirangilivemusic.co.nz or text Cathy on 021 207 7289. w 26, Toy Swap, a community event run by local children to swap toys with each other for the upcoming school holidays. Sausage sizzle and bake sale. Drop off toys a by September 19; Green Bay Community House, 1 Barron Drive, Green Bay; 10am-2pm. Phone 827 3300. w 27, Titirangi Village Market: art, craft, produce and music; Titirangi War Memorial Hall; 10am-2pm. Contact Tess on tvm. manager@gmail.com or phone 022 631 9436.

october

w October 2, Flicks presents ... film to be confirmed; Titirangi Theatre, Lopdell House. Trailers and details on www.flickscinema. weebly.com w October 4, Pony Rides, Huia Road Horse Club; 436B Huia Road, Laingholm; 3-4pm; $5 per child per ride. Phone 027 499 1732. w October 9, Ladies’ Probus Club, fellowship, fun, speakers, and a monthly day trip; St John’s Hall, Te Atatū South; 9.45am-Noon. Phone Betty 09 832 0484.

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l WHERE IT’S AT:

Corban Estate Arts Centre, 2 Mount Lebanon Lane, Henderson; 10am-4.30pm daily. 838 4455, www.ceac.org.nz. EcoMatters Environment Trust, 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn; Wednesday – Sunday 10am-2pm. 826 4276, info@ecomatters.org.nz. Flicks cinema, Titirangi Theatre, Lopdell House. 818 2489, www.flickscinema.weebly.com. Kelston Community Centre, corner of Awaroa and Great North Roads, Kelston. McCahon House Museum, 67 Otitori Bay Road, Titirangi; Wednesday – Sunday 1-4pm, except public holidays. 817 6148, mccahon@ mccahonhouse.org.nz. Playhouse Theatre, 15 Glendale Road, Glen Eden. 818 5751.

Te Toi Uku – Clay Works, 8 Ambrico Place, New Lynn; Tuesday –Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday 10am-3pm. Phone 827 7349, www. portageceramicstrust.org.nz. Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery, 420 Titirangi Road, Titirangi; Tuesday – Sunday 10am–4.30pm daily. 817 8087, info@teuru.org.nz. Titirangi Theatre, Titirangi Theatre, Lopdell House; Titirangi. 817 5812, infoline 817 5951, www.titirangitheatre.co.nz. Upstairs Gallery, Level 1, Lopdell House, 418 Titirangi Road; 10am–4.30pm daily. 817 4278, www.upstairs.org.nz. West Coast Gallery, Seaview Road, Piha; Wednesday – Sunday, 10am–4pm. 812 8029, www. westcoastgallery.co.nz.

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