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SURF, STYLE & SUNSETS AT OMAHA 38 Mangatawhiri Road, Omaha Architecturally designed, this impressive beach home basks in all day sun, sitting on an elevated 593sqm site overlooking the golf course and out to Little Barrier.

Light-filled contemporary living has been designed to enhance the coastal landscape, with two-way water and rural views. The statement entertainer’s kitchen with a four metre stainless steel island top is the hub of this stylish home, with large west facing deck off the kitchen and family room soaking in the stunning views and spectacular sunsets.

Four bedrooms, three living areas and multiple outdoor spaces provide an abundance of options for family and guests to play and relax in style. Landscaped for easy care with room for a pool and the oversized drive-through garage stows vehicles and beach toys for many fun times ahead at the beach.

Victoria Turner 021 795 099 Joneen Smith 021 464 557 www.bayleys.co.nz/1170244

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STATE OF GRACE - MATAKANA 220 Whitmore Road, Matakana Overlooking the sapphire blue waters of Kawau Bay in the Hauraki Gulf, the strategic position of this statement villa on a one-hectare lifestyle holding offers a brilliant weekend retreat, lodge or permanent residence for personal or business purpose. Located on renowned Whitmore Road, and leading to exclusive Buckleton Beach, the property is a two-minute sealed drive from an all-tide beach and boat ramp and is seven minutes each way from Matakana Village and Tawharanui Peninsula. From the property, the views out to sea and the islands are uninterrupted and the neighbouring countryside is characterised by olive groves, equestrian estates, and lush farmland. Offering four bedrooms, three bathrooms and separate living zones across two levels, each room has engaging sea, sun and countryside vistas.

Kellie Bissett 027 530 6843 kellie.bissett@bayleys.co.nz Price by Negotiation www.bayleys.co.nz/1222869 ALTOGETHER BETTER MACKYS REAL ESTATE LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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ON TOP OF THE WORLD 77a Viv Davie-Martin Drive, Warkworth If you're looking for a sprawling fruit tree planted property in one of the most sought-after streets in Warkworth for lifestyle lovers, look no further. The expansive views over Warkworth and the surrounding area, gives you the feeling of being in the heart of Warkworth whilst you live in your own private oasis.

A spacious open plan kitchen with abundance of storage, dining, living space with a log fire for those cooler nights when you just want to relax and look out at the view, opens out to this covered outdoor patio. This is the perfect property for those who like to entertain but also enjoy their own space.

The master bedroom comes with a tiled ensuite and a walk-in wardrobe, whilst the second large bathroom has a semi ensuite, two large wardrobes and opens out directly into a private conservatory.

Fin Higgins 021 660 558 fin.higgins@bayleys.co.nz www.bayleys.co.nz/1203083

Auction: 10am, Thursday 7 July 2022

ALTOGETHER BETTER MACKYS REAL ESTATE LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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PADDOCK TO PLATE Savour

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E NV I R O NME NT A L G UA R DI A N Profile

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COASTAL COFFEE Savour

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WINTER SKIN SAVIOURS

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WINTER WELLNESS

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SEASO N AL G AR DENING C AL E NDAR Lifestyle

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SAVI N G IN W INTER W I T H SOLAR Advertorial

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BRI NG ING A FRESH PER SPECTIVE T O I NSU RAN C E A DVICE Advertorial

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W HA T W O UL D Y O U DO I F Y O U HA D E X T R A T I ME ?

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HO ME O F F I CE Trends

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T O G E T HE R I S B E T T E R Local Business

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J U N CTION AW AR D WINNER 2 0 2 2 : W A R KW O RTH B UT CHER Y Junction Awards 2022

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LISTENING TO LIFE

TRAILNAV CHALLENGE Happenings

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SENSE OF PURPOSE Cherish

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EXPLORING BRICK BAY School Holidays

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GIG GUIDE

Explore our Winter Showroom 48 Tongue Farm Road, Matakana, Auckland Open 7-days, 9am-5pm www.morrisandjames.co.nz HANDMADE POTTERY MATAKANA 5

COOPER & CO DELIGHTED TO EXPAND FURTHER NORTH In 1997, Martin Cooper made the bold move to relocate his business Harcourts Cooper & Co to Auckland’s North Shore and has never looked back. Starting with just two offices on the North Shore, Martin and a few trusted business partners have continued to grow and are now thrilled to announce their recent purchase of the Tandem group which sees them cover north of the Harbour Bridge right up to Matakana and Warkworth – a move which now gives them a total of 20 offices.

Harcourts Cooper & Co pride themselves on their community involvement and have a vision to make their communities even better places to live, and they look forward to expanding this and supporting the local Rodney community wherever possible.

Voted the ‘Number 1’ Franchise for Harcourts in the world for 11 years running they provide real estate services including residential, commercial, rural and lifestyle property for sellers, buyers, renters and investors. www.cooperandco.co.nz

FANCY FLOORS Floorex was founded in 2003 to provide timber flooring and installation solutions to the greater Auckland and Northland regions. Floorex now has a proven track record of working with New Zealand’s most prestigious builders, architects and designers to provide bespoke wood floors that create living spaces that look beautiful and last a lifetime.

Floorex has a team with a combined 80 years’ experience in timber flooring installation and finishing. This allows Floorex to provide a seamless service from timber selection through to installation, custom stains and finishing options, as well as ongoing maintenance to ensure the floor stays pristine for years to come.

Give the Floorex team a call to discuss your timber flooring requirements.

0800 435 6677 | www.floorex.co.nz

CONCRETE POLISH

GOOD THUNDER

The Grind Guys is a concrete floor finishing service based in the Kaipara region. They offer concrete polishing, sealing, and grinding services for floors, bench tops and walls as well as acid washing and cleaning for external concrete areas (driveways, patios, paths etc). While their focus is on new builds, The Grind Guys can confidently turn an old floor into a focal point in your home.

Good Thunder is a graphic design and marketing agency who combine good looking design with creative thinking to help brands connect with their audience. Having operated remotely for several years, Emma and her team of creatives are excited to have recently moved into their studio in Matakana, where they are getting to know the local community.

Louis has been in the grinding/polishing industry for ten years. Turning a slab of concrete into a sleek and durable flooring solution has become his master craft.

027 722 5500 | www.thegrindguys.nz

If you’re looking to launch a new business, refresh your current one, or create statement marketing that gets you seen and heard, get in touch. studio@goodthunder.co.nz | www.goodthunder.co.nz

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ODORABLE PET

NEW & NOTED

Odorable Pet Solutions import quality pet wear and accessories from Europe.

Their top seller is the innovative ‘easy harness’ which trains dogs not to pull. Winter favourites are colourful puffer jackets from London and dog drying coats made from cotton towelling.

Simply pop a drying coat on your muddy dog after winter walks to protect both your car and your home.

SURF WITH SOUL

Visit Odorable at local markets in Mangawhai, Matakana Country Park, Warkworth and Smales Farm. Or make an appointment for a private fitting at their showroom in Kaiwaka.

027 444 2970 | www.odorable.pet

Located in one of the oldest buildings in town, the newly established Surf Shack Waipu has all your surf needs right in the centre of Waipu. Owners Grae, Ellen and Henry's passion for surfing led them to create a shop that brings back the old school soul of surfing with a focus on stocking New Zealand and Australian brands.

Teaming up with local artists to create their own unique brand has been one of the best parts of their journey so far.

Stocking a range of surfboards, wetsuits, swimwear, mens, womens and kids clothes, there’s something for everyone. Open seven days a week, they've got your beach needs covered.

Pop in and say hi, they’re always keen to talk surfing.

11 The Centre, Waipu surfshackwaipu@gmail.com

PILSNER FOR THE WIN

LITTLE YOGIS

Local brewer, Puhoi Beers, won the Bronze award at the prestigious 2022 Australian International Beer Awards with their Czech Pilsner tickling the tastebuds of the judges.

Running for 29 years, the Australian International Beer Awards are the world’s largest annual beer competition in which both packaged and draught beer is judged. This is the first time locally-owned brewery, Puhoi Beers, has entered the prestigious competition and they are thrilled to see their hard work pay off as they become internationally recognised.

If you are looking to purchase or taste the award-winning product, visit the website to find the nearest retailer, bar or restaurant. www.puhoibeer.co.nz/stockists

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From birth to young teens, the Kiwi Cubs Yoga journey uses movement to create positivity in busy little minds, fostering health and wellness for kiwi kids both inside and out. Programs give children an outlet to express themselves in a healthy and mindful environment. Yoga gives kids practical tools that they can use on and off the mat - from building strength and boosting flexibility to providing helpful calming techniques and so much more.

Post Natal mum and bub classes, toddler classes, after school club, school holidays and birthday parties are available throughout the Kaipara District. info@kiwicubsyoga.nz www.kiwicubsyoga.nz

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ORGANIC EVOLUTION In 1971, Dale DeMeulemeester left his hometown of Detroit, USA, and moved to New Zealand where, together with a group of friends and family, he purchased a 40 hectare property in Ahuroa in North Auckland. “We were trying to get out into the middle of nowhere,” says Dale.

“It was a great choice to come to New Zealand and I couldn’t be happier about it.”

Words Luke Williamson

The sale of the property wasn’t finalised until early 1972 at which point the communal group set about planting. “We wanted to grow our own food, but we also wanted to grow things for others because it’s a big piece of land,” says Dale. As a city kid from Detroit, Dale and his friends weren’t aware of the term ‘organics’, but they knew the future was all about growing fruit and vegetables without pesticides and herbicides. “People were realising they were poisoning themselves and the land, and we weren’t going to do it if it wasn’t organic,” he says.

Although most well known for his feijoas, Dale has tried a lot of different crops. “We grow everything we possibly can – peaches, nectarines, grapefruit, bananas, and

macadamias. We try to get the most out of what this climate will allow,” he says. Dale explains that, back in the early 70s, focussing on feijoas was just an accident. “We’d never tasted a feijoa before coming to New Zealand, and we loved them, but we soon realised we’d made an error planting so many trees because feijoas were not a commercial fruit – everyone in New Zealand had a feijoa tree in their backyard!”

So they had to think of something to do with them and what really stirred people’s imagination was creating a feijoa wine. “A lot of fruit wines, when you taste them, you can’t tell what fruit it is. But with feijoas, you know exactly what it is,” laughs Dale. So, in 1993, Dale and his eldest son, Eli, together

with winemaker Logan Petley, established Lothlorien Winery. “I said to Eli, I’m too old to start a new business, but if you’re willing to do it, I’ll throw all my weight behind you.

It was Eli’s thing, but we’re all involved,” says Dale.

The Winery has gone from strength to strength, and now enjoys nation-wide distribution and recognition. “We’re a completely unique product,” says Dale.

“There’s a lot of competition in the traditional wine market but, if you want feijoa wine, there’s only one place to go.” Eli adds, “there are people for whom our wine is their regular choice and it’s how they celebrate special occasions. We have very good loyalty amongst our customers.”

MANUFACTURERS OF

American Retro Furniture is the sole importer/supplier of genuine 1950’s and 60’s Diner Furniture sourced from the USA, including: • Booth Seats • Formica Diner Tables • Chairs • Stools • Bar Leaners • Chrome Legs • Pedestal Bases • Aluminium Edging (2-sizes) Commercial Grade, suitable for dining rooms, man/lady caves, breakfast areas and hospitality/commercial fitouts.

New location 1916 SH1, Kaiwaka Next to The Apple Basket.

Showroom hours 10am-4pm Monday-Saturday, Sunday by appointment.

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Lothlorien’s elegant website also offers customers a still version of feijoa wine, a feijoa and mānuka honey liqueur, and the Feijoa Lounge experience which involves a tour of the orchard and tasting the Lothlorien range, along with nibbles, in the wine cellar.

With 50 years experience of growing organically, the Lothlorien team are determined to keep on expanding. “We’re developing some interesting ideas for new products, but we can’t share details yet,” says Eli. “It will be a year or two away, but we’re excited about it.” And soon they will be introducing their pecan nuts to the market.

“The trees take at least 30 years to produce and our 40-year-old trees are starting to hit serious production now,” says Dale.

While Dale speaks of luck and ignorance in his early years on the property, people now look to him as a leader in organic growing and its evolution in New Zealand. “I help people whenever and wherever I can because I want to be supportive of organic growing,” he says. “I want it to be the way everyone in New Zealand grows.” www.lothlorienwinery.co.nz

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ENVIRONMENTAL GUARDIAN Whether it’s working with her students at the literal grass roots to protect the Kaipara Harbour, or going to battle with multinational corporations in New Zealand’s courts, Michelle Carmichael truly represents the sort of person you want in your corner in the fight for local community rights and resources.

Words Luke Williamson

A teacher at Tapora School for nine years, Kaipara Harbour local Michelle Carmichael, is no stranger to helping the natural habitat around her. “We do a lot of work on the margins of the Kaipara

Harbour to help protect it,” she says. “We’ve planted thousands of trees. We encourage our students to get involved in these activities and they’re very environmentally aware.”

In 2018 when Waste Management Ltd began presenting their

plan for a huge landfill in the Dome Valley in Wellsford, Michelle along with other locals, found herself up in arms. And so ‘Fight

the Tip, Save the Dome’ was born - a broad coalition of the wider community, including councils, iwis and MPs - all fearful of the devastating damage the landfill could do to the environment,

Hoteo River, Wellsford town water and Kaipara Harbour, as well

the impact 300-500 extra trucks a day may have. While Michelle didn't have a history of activism, having grown up in Auckland

in an Orakei state house, she can still remember as a 7 year old the occupation of Bastion Point. “I saw the determination of the

occupiers to stand up for their rights and it made a long-lasting

impact on me,” she says. “I don’t just take things at face value. I

question everything. We teach our kids at school to do this as well – dig deeper and find out for yourself.”

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PROFILE

Something Michelle has found hard to deal with has been community apathy about the landfill fight. “There are so many people out there who believe this is a done deal. That’s the saddest thing for me,” she says. In a quest to overcome this disillusionment, Michelle is putting herself forward as a candidate for the Warkworth Ward of the Rodney Local Board. “There’s a real distrust of our politicians and I think it needs to change. I hope I can bring something fresh. I look at issues in depth, and I’m very cautious about corporate and political influence because I’ve experienced those things with Fight the Tip.” Michelle feels she would bring strength, patience and collaboration to the role, attributes she has honed over her nearly four years of going to battle with Waste Management. “I hope people will see that I was able to work with all sorts of groups and iwi on the landfill issue, and that I can bring those skills to the local board,” she says.

Considering the needs of the environment and other people ahead of yourself is an admirable trait, epitomised in Michelle's view of the current proceedings at the Environment Court. “When you look at that level and breadth of opposition, my feeling is there’s something inherently wrong with our system if the court doesn’t reverse the decision to give consent. There are so many environmental and cultural impacts from this - they have to withdraw permission for the sake of the whole country.”

“I’m hoping I’ll be able to make a difference on the local board in the same way I have with the fight over the landfill,” says Michelle. She’s proven she won’t give up easily and keeps a positive view about what communities can achieve when they work together. “I have never thought, why did I start? It’s always, what else can I do?”. www.facebook.com/FightWMSavetheDome/ www.givealittle.co.nz/cause/fightthetip

We’ve got more than you thought, for less than you think On our shelves you’ll find top quality NZ brands like Sanitarium, Watties and Meadow Fresh at the great prices we’re known for.

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WINTER FASHION Oh, the dreamy tones of winter.

Crisp mornings and chilly evenings, wrap yourself in a woolly scarf and statement coat as you venture into a winter wonderland. It’s time to get cosy while staying on-trend.

Photos Christina Schmidt Styling Shannen Frear

SNOWKISSED CHIC Margo Trench Coat, Wonderment Sunglasses www.carowithlove.co.nz Charlie Fedora - www.caravanclothinghome.co Calvo Nata Boot - www.heavenlysoles.co.nz Ring of Fire Earrings, Rock The Boat Earrings, Genesis Tote Bag www.instagram.com/bammas_surfmangawhai

WESTERN DREAMS Ewa Coat - www.dimity.co.nz Journal Boot - www.heavenlysoles.co.nz Tan Fedora - www.carowithlove.co.nz Succumb Bag - www.caravanclothinghome.co

Shoreditch Plywood Kitchens.

Bespoke Design.

Eco Conscious Materials.

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The Apple Basket is a textile store that sells 100% cotton and linen fabrics, yarn (wool, alpaca, possum, linen and cotton yarns), embroidery threads and haberdashery. We run classes quilting/ patchwork, hand embroidery, dress making, textile gift card making, bag making, knitting, Pfaff sewing machine classes on site and we have a website with most items in the online store.

09 431 2443 www.applebasketquilts.co.nz

A CORDUROY MOMENT Cord Overshirt, Super Baggy Loose Fit Pant, Burners Fedora, Outback Ugg www.instagram.com/bammas_surfmangawhai Waxed Candle - www.dimity.co.nz Mid Century Fler Chair www.facebook.com/merchantsofleigh

WARMER DAYS Abbie Slip Dress, Checker Board Scarf Camel www.instagram.com/bammas_surfmangawhai Goldie Sweater, Island Coconut Candle, Wonderment Sunglasses www.carowithlove.co.nz Vienna Black Boot - www.heavenlysoles.co.nz

CANDLELIT NEUTRALS No Stopping Us Fedora, Good Intentions Crew, Island Coconut Candle - www.carowithlove.co.nz Lily Black Chain Bag - www.dimity.co.nz Mayberry Slipper - www.instagram.com/bammas_surfmangawhai

TOASTY TERRACOTTA Ewa Coat, Lily Black Chain Bag www.dimity.co.nz Wonderment Sunglasses www.carowithlove.co.nz Checker Board Scarf Black www.instagram.com/bammas_surfmangawhai Mid Century Fler Chair www.facebook.com/merchantsofleigh

CARAVAN CLOTHING & HOME

Beautiful clothing and homewares for living your best life.

54 Queen Street, Warkworth 09 422 2236 www.caravanclothinghome.co

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A MAGICAL ESCAPE Bathed in sunshine and happy vibes, Arohanui Cabins is an off-the-grid, eco-conscious glamping site offering guests a chance to disconnect from the busyness of life while being cocooned in nature.

Set just outside of the seaside town of Mangawhai, with breathtaking views of the surrounding native bush and farmland, the north facing, sun soaked site consists of a cluster of cabins - two bedrooms, a bathroom and a kitchen. Much loved by families, friends and lovers, it is no wonder it was awarded runner up in 2021 for AirBnB’s Best Regional Stay.

Totally off-grid, Arohanui offers campfires and tree swings, a beautiful open air cast iron bath and a cosy bedroom cabin with skylights for stargazing. At the heart of all the cabins is a landscaped courtyard and covered pergola, complete with an authentic pizza oven and hammock, providing the

ultimate outdoor living experience. Although including a fridge, gas hobs, and cooking

Junction interviewed owners Dean and Caroline Henwood to find out more about this magical spot.

with a good book or a board game on those

HOW DID THE CONCEPT FOR THE CABINS COME ABOUT AND WHEN?

small, the kitchen provides all the essentials equipment. Perfect for cosying up inside cooler nights.

Built from recycled native timbers,

sustainable and up-cycled materials -

echoing early colonial styles - the cabins are beautifully styled, with every detail carefully

thought through. Arohanui means ‘much love’ which is symbolic of the story and family that are behind the glampsite’s creation, as well as a nod to the memories that will be made by all those who enjoy a stay there.

We have an affinity for rural living, both having grown up in the country. Mangawhai has become a special family destination for us since Dean’s parents retired here 21 years ago. The inspiration for the cabins started when we found the kitchen on TradeMe. It was a shed which had been lovingly created from recycled materials in the style of a Department of Conservation camping hut. Called the ‘Doc Shed’, we based our entire design of the glampsite around it, and

Keeping it clean.

Pure and simple.

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everything evolved rather organically from there. We had a vision to develop something that echoed the early colonial New Zealand era, was off-grid and eco conscious, and also something which would provide a place for us to spend time together as a family. This also led to the name of the cabins - Arohanui means ‘much love’ which is what we hope time at the cabins will create for all who stay there.

DID YOU HAVE A FOCUSSED PLAN REGARDING THE STYLE OR DID IT JUST EVOLVE NATURALLY? We worked with a great company called Love Shack who build bespoke tiny houses.

Together we evolved the design around wooden colonial style cabins that would be luxurious as well as fun to stay in year round.

Each of the cabins have their own character the bedrooms are simple, clean and cosy, the bathroom is quirky and sauna-like, while the kitchen cabin is more rustic. We weren’t sure how it would all look when it came together, but we love the end result.

challenge as we wanted to provide luxuries like a fridge and toaster. Finding a company who was happy to take such a bespoke job at a reasonable price was difficult. We were pleasantly surprised with our eco-friendly dehydrating toilet which is much nicer to use than we anticipated.

is a lovely spot to make a morning stovetop coffee from. The private campfire area down in the bush reserve is a favourite spot for kids, big and small, to enjoy the native birds, bush, swings and toasted marshmallows.

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE FEATURES OF THE CABINS?

The best of both worlds! It is something very unique and romantic - a secluded spot for you to leave the world behind and connect with nature and people that are special to you, while not being deprived of modern conveniences and luxuries. Best of all Mangawhai is just down the road for a coffee fix, essentials and some beautiful beaches.

It is hard to go past the cast iron bath with the big barn doors, which makes bath time for the kids super fun and for the adults, it is a brilliant spot to chill in at night with a glass of wine. We also love lying in bed at night and being able to stargaze through the windows in the bedroom. Our bespoke macrocarpa kitchen, with the orange sink we found, is tiny but has all that you need and

WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT IN TERMS OF DESIGN AND EXPERIENCE?

AirBnB Off Grid Arohanui Cabins, Mangawhai arohanuicabins@gmail.com

WHAT AMAZING FINDS OR DEALS DID YOU COME ACROSS DURING THE BUILD PROCESS? The Doc Shed started it all. It was such a labour of love for a builder/artist to create made entirely of recycled materials from a villa. The cabins are an eclectic collection of finds from TradeMe. Dean spent months finding gems from all over the country rustic, preloved yesteryear finds. He would scour second-hand and vintage shops every time we took a trip! Almost everything is renewable or up-cycled.

THE CABINS ARE OFF-GRID, WHAT HURDLES OR SUCCESSES DID YOU HAVE DURING THIS PART OF THE FIT OUT? Having not done anything like this before, it was all a steep learning curve to find out what the best options would be and how to make it work for us. The solar set-up was a

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M EET H EAT HE R WA LTON • How long have you been selling homes Heather?

Over 15 years. I first obtained my licence in 1995 if you can believe that while I was working in a law firm.

So I’ve only ever been involved in Property my entire career. Firstly law, then development, and now selling principal. So I’ve made a career out of property, its all I know. I’ve been a business owner now for over 6 years building our company to one of the largest groups in New Zealand.

• What made you decide to expand the Black Group by opening an office in Matakana?

My husband spent some time attending Matakana Primary when his parents lived in Buckletons Beach. It was always a dream of his to come back here at some stage. We started to look for a beach property in Omaha about 8 years ago and we just always felt sad driving back to Auckland. Our Newmarket office is one of the to agencies in New Zealand and with so many clients of those clients moving to the Rodney area we decided to open an office here. We now have the major market share in Omaha and my team are doing a wonderful job in the rest of Matakana, Point Wells and surrounding areas • Why do you think you have taken over market share so quickly in Omaha?

Being successful in real estate starts from having great relationships. Most of my clients up here are either existing clients, friends or have been referred by other happy customers wanting their friends and neighbours to enjoy the same success they did when they sold with us. In a small community news spreads like wild fire and now we are the go to.

• Why do you think you achieve such great prices for your clients?

We don’t just put up a sign and hope for the best. We have a huge range of services and skills. We firstly offer an array of services at the home preparation phase from painting to staging using all our local contacts and expertise. Having sold for over 15 years in the most affluent suburbs in Auckland, I have a pretty good idea on how a home should be presented not to mention a massive database. Do it once and do it right is my motto.

You don’t sell an expensive asset like this everyday so why cut corners? It will only cost you in the long run in terms of price.

• When is the best time of year to sell?

I get asked this a lot. Depending on suburbs for example Omaha sales go well in the months leading up to and after Christmas but of course with the limited stock ever available in Omaha any time of year works. Winter for example gives an opportunity to show case the heating of a home such as a lovely cosy fire. I like to answer this question specifically in relation to each home I’m appraising.

• What would you say is your main point of difference?

Agent skill level in terms of legal knowledge, negotiation, contractual drafting, construction and interior design. My team are highly skilled and didn’t just complete a sales persons licence and think they can sell real estate. My team are carefully chosen for their unique qualities they can add to the process and our training is continual.

• What are your hobbies?

I play golf which goes hand in hand in this area with the Omaha and Warkworth golf courses on our door step. Its a frustrating but infectious game that has got me hook line and sinker, despite my handicap increasing rather than decreasing!! My husband and I also own a lovely boat and we get out on the water as often as we can.

• Do you have any animals?

I have an adorable Toy American Brown Schnauzer - Cody Bear - who is world famous in Omaha. He’s so adorable we are getting him a baby brother next week. Oh and a cat called Cleo who’s very secondary to the pups these days.

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In 1997, Martin Cooper made the bold move to relocate his business Harcourts Cooper & Co to Auckland’s North Shore and has never looked back. Starting with just two offices on the North Shore, Martin and a few trusted business partners have continued to grow and are now thrilled to announce their recent purchase of the Tandem group which sees them cover north of the Harbour Bridge right up to Matakana and Warkworth – a move which now gives them a total of 20 offices.

Harcourts Cooper & Co pride themselves on their community involvement and have a vision to make their communities even better places to live, and they look forward to expanding this and supporting the local Rodney community wherever possible.

Voted the ‘Number 1’ Franchise for Harcourts in the world for 11 years running they provide real estate services including residential, commercial, rural and lifestyle property for sellers, buyers, renters and investors.

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PADDOCK TO PLATE Sharing an obsession with meat and how to cook it to perfection was a good enough reason for three kiwi brothers – Simon, William and Tim Eriksen – to start a business suppling top notch cuts of meat to New Zealanders through retailers, restaurants, hotels and event companies.

Words Milly Nolan

Growing up on the family sheep and beef farm in Waerenga-O-Kuri, 50km west of Gisborne, life for the Eriksen brothers was about caring for the animals, catching eels in the creek, playing bullrush, tennis and rugby.

School was 35 kids in two classrooms with two teachers. With such a rural upbringing, it is no wonder that the youngest brother, Tim, recently felt the urge to move from Auckland with his wife and three young children, for the greener pastures of Matakana.

As the director and head of sales for Neat Meat, Tim joins his two brothers along with business partners Andy Ham and Mark Hunter in the New Zealand owned, family run business. For twenty years now, Neat Meat has supplied high quality meat to some of New Zealand’s best restaurants throughout the country, while in the last decade, their premium retail brand, Harmony, has really taken off, filling the shelves of supermarkets and independent retail grocers such as the Matakana Four Square.

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The Eriksen Brothers from left, Simon, Tim and William

“The dynamic of our business has changed considerably over the last five years as it became obvious that people’s appetite for meat was dwindling,” says Tim. “While the price of meat played a huge part in this, what our research showed was that people were equally, if not more so, concerned about the effect that eating meat had on the environment as well as animal welfare.” This is where the Harmony brand has stepped into the limelight with its variety of grass-fed, freerange and certified organic beef, lamb and pork produced using the most sustainable methods from a select group of farms. “Our catchphrase for Harmony is ‘Believe in Better’,” says Tim, “which means looking after the animals and the farmers while also protecting the planet through ethical and sustainable methods from paddock to plate.

How an animal lives, adds more quality and flavour than any other aspect of the process.

Our animals are raised with care and prepared with precision.”

popular ever since. My Food Bag - which Neat Meat are the exclusive meat suppliers of - also skyrocketed in popularity during lockdown, which meant that along with the sales of Harmony, luckily these two channels more than compensated for the loss of the restaurant business.

As it was for most businesses, the beginning of the Pandemic was terrifying for Neat Meat with the knowledge that if everyone was to be locked at home, a big part of their business (which was serving restaurants) was going to suffer. As it turned out, Neat Meat lost 40% of their business overnight when New Zealand went into lockdown in March 2020 and restaurants closed. However, as a consequence and an interesting byproduct, their Harmony brand went crazy at the supermarket level - putting their meat onto the plates of a lot of New Zealanders who otherwise may never have brought the brand, and encouragingly, it has remained

Also a positive to come out of the Pandemic, was the launch of Neat Meat online. While the plans were already in place to launch an e-commerce site, the current situation fast tracked the process and Aucklander’s were lucky enough to order meat direct to their door while they were unable to venture out.

“The website has been going from strength to strength and is now a fully functional channel of our business,” says Tim. “We currently provide to greater Auckland, Tauranga and Hamilton, but I am currently working really hard to open up the delivery to include the Matakana region. The Neat Meat store is a hybrid of our Harmony products plus

The Pandemic also saw an unprecedented demand for sausages, which meant that Tim and his brothers Simon and Willie, ended up on the production line at their headquarters in Mount Wellington, purely so that they could keep the supermarket shelves full. “I was third in charge sausage maker for about five months straight,” says Tim. “I would be in the factory from 3am to 5pm for three days in a row. I had gone from wining and dining while visiting chefs to making sausages, but for all the chaos that was happening in the world, it was actually a very humbling experience and a nice way of bringing the Neat Meat family together.”

slightly more obscure cuts that we send to restaurants, so you really get the best of both worlds when buying online.”

When questioned what it is like working with his two big brothers, Tim answered “put it this way, we never have to involve HR if there’s ever an issue. Instead if there’s any trouble between the three of us, we just wrestle it out. I had a rumble with my brother Willie the other day who is quite a bit bigger than me, but I managed to pin him down so that he was cast like a pregnant ewe and couldn't get up. I relinquished my knee off his throat, he admitted defeat and that was our internal issue resolved. No need for HR, just a good old fashioned wrestle. But in all honesty, I enjoy working with those boys and they are good friends as well as good business partners. It works well,” he says.

While a day in the life of Neat Meat is never short of work to be done, next on the company’s list of future plans is to export their meat overseas. “New Zealand is an amazing country that produces spectacular meat, so exporting Harmony is right up there in our future plans,” says Tim, “although for us it has always been about getting it right locally before we expand globally.” Getting it right and meeting a challenge is certainly something that the brothers have succeeded in since the early 2000s, so it will no doubt only be a matter of time before kiwis living overseas will be able to join the rest of us in delighting in meat that not only tastes good, but is good for the planet also. It’s a win-win kind of situation. www.neatmeat.com SAVOUR

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COASTAL COFFEE Inspired by living in the moment and getting your feet sandy, East Coast Roast offers small-batch roasted coffee; available in beans, espresso or plunger grind. Created by hand in magical Mangawhai.

Words Shannen Frear Photos Sam Ivey films

After taking a break from the corporate grind to become a stay-at-home mum to her two beautiful girls for the last six years, Adele Hovell recently brought her dream to life with her business East Coast Roast. Previously, Adele had worked for a number of well-known companies, such as Red Bull, Schwarzkopf and 42 Below; a business that also started in the founder's garage. Adele was inspired by people who were converting their passion into profit and this gave her the confidence to launch her own business and so East Coast Roast was born.

Setting up her dream involved a great deal of research into boutique coffee roasting. Hunting for the right roaster, hands-on training, as well as discovering where to source the best beans that aligned with Adele's values and brand.

It was essential to find a company that appreciated sustainability, waste reduction

and ethical farming. After extensive planning,

culture, which is full of passionate baristas

which gives her the flexibility to do what she loves while also working around her daughter’s schedules and being present as a Mother. Having a balance is of utmost importance to her. East Coast Roast is a family project that everyone gets involved in. To this young family, the freshness of their coffee is everything, constantly roasting using the highest quality beans and treating the whole process with love.

Adele roasts from her home in Mangawhai,

East Coast Roast wouldn't be the success it is today without the support of the local

Adele decided to go for it and hasn’t looked back since.

"Coffee is such a beautiful ritual in our

everyday lives,” says Adele. “It brings people together - it's how you start your day, always

enjoying a nice brew.” Adele is infatuated by

fine coffee and is captivated by the industry’s and enthusiastic roasters.

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community. “There are a lot of business owners and entrepreneurs here (in Mangawhai) who are willing to share their knowledge and help each other out,” says Adele. A village that has your back is a unique concept that Adele hadn't experienced when living in the big city. “We really cherish the chilled coastal lifestyle here, being out of the daily hustle and no longer just treading water.

This is living,” she says.

You can purchase the unique and local grind via the East Coast Roast Instagram page, while the website is currently in the making.

So support local - after all, life is too short to drink bad coffee! www.instagram.com/eastcoastroastcoffee

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MATAKANA BOTANICALS MACADAMIA & WILD FIG HAND & BODY LOTION, $25 Enriched with Matakana Botanicals’ hero ingredient pure Macadamia Oil - this hand and body lotion helps to nourish, restore and balance dry and damaged skin.

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Containing a blend of Retinol and antioxidants, these oil capsules deliver a concentrated burst of vitamin enriched hydration for the skin, leaving it visibly refreshed and energised.

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WINTER SKIN SAVIOURS Cold weather, harsh winds, decreased humidity, too much screen time and a co-dependent heater habit all work together to wreak havoc on our skin. If you're suffering from dry, tight and flaky skin, here are some products that will have you glowing again in no time at all.

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TOKA LAB PREMIUM FRENCH MARINE COLLAGEN, $70 Hydrate your skin from the inside out with this Type 1 Marine Collagen powder. With clinically proven benefits for your skin - as well as your hair, nails and joints - any visible winter dullness will be a thing of the past.

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The ultimate skin quencher, this oilfree, gel-to-cream moisturiser contains Hyaluronic Acid which helps plump-up the complexion, while Witch Hazel protects the skin from environmental damage.

Formulated specifically for dehydrated skin, this moisturiser contains a high concentration of rich and nourishing oils and ceramides that help protect, hydrate and nourish the skin, keeping it soft and dewy.

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With the cooler months upon us, indulge yourself with treatments from our local wellness providers.

BLUSHING LUSH NZ BLISS BEAUTY THERAPY The home of high-level beauty therapy and skincare treatments, brought to you by the experts.

Environ DF Facials, Bespoke Facials, Gua Sha Facials, LED Light Therapy, Dermal Needling, dermalplaning, peels, microdermabrasion, lash lift and tinting, waxing, manicures, pedicures, electrolysis, spray tanning, brows and mens grooming.

These luxury exfoliating soaps are aptly named ‘skin diamonds’, gently exfoliating and moisturising your skin all at the same time. Hand made near Puhoi by a mother daughter team with natural ingredients, certified organic and vegan essential oils.

Use after gardening or cooking, the coffee diamonds do wonders on cellulite. Use as a hand or foot soak. The Skin Diamond types include, Lemon, Lavender, Rose, Peppermint, Cinnamon Rose and Coffee.

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BODY WISDOM KINESIOLOGY “Your belief systems create your potentials”.

Life experiences deposit their tension deep into our bodies, this can leave us feeling physically, mentally, energetically and emotionally depleted.

KI-NESI-OLOGY uses ‘Muscle Testing’ to communicate with your unique body to unlock subconscious needs, blocks, unwanted habits, and self-limiting beliefs. You gain awareness that will support you to develop new patterns, create new positive thought processes, increase your energy and enhance all aspects of your path to wellness.

Available for in-clinic sessions and Kinesiology certification training available. Mangawhai. www.bodywisdom.co.nz | 027 292 4836

INFINITY NAILS Nested in the heart of Omaha is a small home salon using premium products to produce some absolutely beautiful master pieces on the smallest canvas. Infinity Nails Omaha is run by Jana in her home performing manicures and pedicures. With seven years of experience fully qualified with the highest quality products and within walking distance of the beach, it's definitely something to put on the bucket list while you are in the area. Mobile services in the area available on request.

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MATAKANA BOTANICALS APOTHECARY SLEEP Soothe and relax your senses with Matakana Botanicals Apothecary range of calming ‘Sleep Easy’ products.

The unique ‘Sleep Easy’ aromatherapy blend has been created by one of New Zealand’s most respected aromatherapists, Mary Wakefield. This relaxing blend utilises essential oils of chamomile and neroli with lavender grown and harvested at Matakana Botanicals.

The Sleep Sniff Box has certainly proven very popular; supplying Emirates Airlines/First Class for over 15 years, with wonderful feedback from passengers.

So, if you are wanting to relax and sleep better we suggest you try one of these unique Sleep products! Available at leading Gift and Pharmacy stores including Life Franklins and Studio Matakana or alternatively, visit their website. www.matakanabotanicals.co.nz

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Matakana Injectables specialises in nonsurgical enhancements using clinically-proven, top-of-the-range products to deliver premium results. As a CANN accredited injector, Matakana Injectables follow the highest standards of practice to ensure patient care and safety. Renowned cosmetic injectables specialist Deb Barham is an expert in her field, with decades of experience in healthcare as a registered nurse. Whether you’re after fuller lips and smoother skin, or you’re sick of those ageing frown lines and want to freshen-up your look, Matakana Injectables is the place to go.

DENTAL DOMAIN Maintaining your oral health is a new year's resolution idea that can, and should, be sustained for life.

Brushing and flossing your teeth regularly can help prevent oral conditions like gum disease and bad breath.

In addition, the Dental Domain dentists recommend an exam and hygiene clean at least once a year.

What's more, some research suggests that gum disease may be associated with serious health conditions, such as Alzheimer's and heart disease, making oral care all the more important.

Let’s remind ourselves that reaching our health goals are best achieved by taking small, and sustainable steps. Meet with one of the Dental Domain dedicated dentists in Mangawhai to discuss how they can help you achieve your optimal oral health and wellbeing this year.

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LITE INJECTABLES Winter is a great time to treat your spots and pigmentation.

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Contact Teri for a consultation and take home your pre treatment products.

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SKINPERFECTOR MANGAWHAI Created by Caroline in 2010, Skinperfector Mangawhai is a unique skincare haven. Caroline is a Master Facialist, Advanced Dermal Technician, Educator and founder of her own range of facials. If you are looking to change your skin or want to maintain skin health, then look no further.

Each facial crafted by Caroline benefits individual needs. When targeting concerns from acne to ageing, Hailstone provides affordable packages to keep clients on track. “There is no limit to what can be achieved in clinic apart from expecting your best skin,” Caroline says.

The newest member to the Skinperfector family is the Cosmelan depigmenting program. If you have Melasma then they can help.

To find out more about opening offers, contact the experts.

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THE PRIESTESS Tailor-made retreats from 1-hour to two days dedicated to personal healing and ceremony to help you in life transitions, celebrate life moments or to simply immerse in deep healing, resting, restoring and opening.

These retreats are bespoke, created especially for you. A moment that tunes in to you, what you want to create and what is being called for.

All treatments are plant-based and organic and usingregenerative/restorative methods.

Sessions are at the beautiful Bali Garden in Point Wells.

Wilhemeena is a deep transformational healer, somatic practitioner, herbalist and an international leader in wellness facilitation.

In person as well as online sessions available. www.mswilla.com | 0276616618 | willa@mswilla.com

COMMUTING FROM WARKWORTH TO THE CITY? Whether it’s by public transport or private car, commuting is not pleasant.

Public buses are unpredictable, inconvenient and uncomfortable. But the cost of commuting by car is even higher: the cost of fuel, the cost to our planet, and the cost to our health.

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• Zero-emissions commuting on New Zealand’s only fully electric luxury coaches • Relax in your reclining leather seat as you cruise past traffic in the bus lanes • Regain over two hours of personal time every day • Social time, work time, me time – you choose • Return home happy and relaxed Prices from just $14 per trip.

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NEW MONTHLY MEMBERSHIPS AT THE SPACE! Join the team at The Space at the studio for any of their regular classes and any live-streamed classes.

Access all pre-recorded classes in the online library.

Early access to upcoming events and a 10% discount on tickets.

Get in touch to find out more, or pop in for a tea and a chat.

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OMAHA NATUROPATH Registered Naturopath and Medical Herbalist Sandy Watts offers in-clinic and online consultations from her naturopathic clinic and herbal dispensary located in Omaha.

During a naturopathic health consultation, Sandy listens carefully, building a full assessment and picture of your health concerns and goals. An individualised wellness plan follows with research-based nutrition, lifestyle, herbal medicine and nutritional supplement recommendations.

Sandy works with clients across a wide span of ages and life stages, with a range of health concerns and conditions. She loves empowering people to take a proactive role in prioritising and optimising their health.

This winter, having a strong immune system has never been more important. A naturopathic approach will have you feeling revitalised and well-prepared.

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STUDIO PILATES Studio Pilates is a total-body workout with powerful crosstraining benefits and a focus on strength, mobility, endurance, body alignment, and breath control.

Studio Pilates delivers intense, 40-minute workouts on pilates reformers in a small group environment that feels more like a personal training session, with highly trained instructors modifying your moves for maximum gain. Each class is designed by physiotherapists to ensure safe and considered movements sequenced in a particular way to ensure the results you want, fast!

Exercises work your body on all planes of movement – sitting, lying and standing – so that muscles are worked from different directions to produce a uniform and deep strength and tone, even without using heavy weights.

More than 150 exercises during workouts will leave your body guessing.

Body sculpting: Studio Pilates radically sculpts, tones, and reshapes your entire body in a unique way.

Core strength and tone: A primary focus of Studio Pilates workouts is the targeting and isolation of deep core muscles, referred to as the ‘T-Zone’.

Great posture: Pilates exercises require that your body is always in alignment.

Flexibility: Emphasising a full range of motion helps maintain, and in a lot of cases increases, mobility in the body.

Balance: Postural alignment and muscular balance heighten body awareness, improve balance and symmetry, and develop strong and functional posture while helping avoid misalignments and injury.

Weight loss: Combined with a balanced nutritional lifestyle, reformer pilates can help you lose weight and keep it off.

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TE ARAI WELLNESS

Anita Toi brings thirty years of experience in various disciplines of natural health and the healing arts to her new practice in Mangawhai village. Energetic healing works on all levels; physical, mental and spiritual, to restore balance and harmony to your whole being.

Come and experience deep relaxation, reset your nervous system and allow your body to return to a natural state of health and healing.

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SEASONAL GARDENING CALENDAR What a great clean-up month July can be. Celebrate a sunny winter day by getting out in your garden and doing all those tasks like clearing away the last of the summer crops, topping up raised beds and pruning fruit trees. Sitting in a sunny spot with a warm cuppa can also be valuable. A bit of time invested in observing your garden is gold. Take a moment to get excited about your spring garden, which is just around the corner.

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STRAWBERRIES Big red juicy strawberries at your fingertips.

A great reason to get into your winter garden and plant strawberries this month.

Strawberries are a perfect crop for the home garden. They are sure to be a hit with young gardeners. Once you establish a strawberry bed, you can pick fruit for many months, from mid-spring until autumn, depending on the variety. Hey, you may even get so many you need to make a small batch of your own strawberry jam. Now that is something special to have in your pantry.

these varieties planted early, from May to July, is important. Short-day varieties include Chandler, Pajaro, Sundae, Camino Real, Camarosa and Royal.

Strawberries grow well in a raised bed or a mounded garden bed. They like fertile, welldrained soil with good potassium (K) levels.

They prefer acidic soil (pH 5.5 to 6.5). You can also grow strawberries very successfully in hanging baskets or containers. Use a good potting mix or a dedicated strawberry mix which is available at most garden centres.

As a rule of thumb, planting five plants per person is adequate.

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This can be a challenge with hanging baskets, so if you do use hanging baskets, be aware the birds will be on the lookout for ripe berries.

Strawberries will need watering as dry weather sets in. A good way is with a drip irrigation to the top of the roots. If you are using a garden hose, water around the roots, not on the ripening fruit. A monthly feed with an organic liquid fertiliser (worm/seaweed/comfrey tea) or a dilute off-the-shelf liquid fertiliser is a good idea to keep the fruit coming. Take care your fertilisers are not high in nitrogen. Too much nitrogen will promote leafy growth and not flowers or fruit.

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“The more power you can use during the day rather than at night the better, as this is when your system is producing power. Doing things like putting the washing on before work or heating the spa and swimming pool during the day will help”.

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Cass provides advice on commercial insurance (business and farm), domestic insurance (home, contents, cars) and personal risk insurance (life, trauma, disability, health). With access to most of New Zealand’s top providers, Cass can tailor an insurance solution that meets your needs and, importantly, your budget.

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JUNCTION AWARD WINNER 2022: WARKWORTH BUTCHERY Nine years ago, Rob and Renee Lees jumped at an opportunity to purchase a butchery building that had been around for the last 100 years.

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Rob and Renee, along with their three children and 15 years of butchery experience, relocated from Christchurch to Warkworth with a dream to provide good quality meat to a growing community. A traditional butchery with meat cut every way, the dedicated staff at Warkworth Butchery have the expertise and knowledge to suggest flavours that perfectly complement the meat, cooking times to ensure perfection, and which type of cut will work best for the recipe.

Constantly increasing their knowledge is something that Rob and his staff are passionate about. They do this by putting staff members through apprenticeships or throwing their names into nationwide industry competitions, but it also relates to customer service. The instant a customer walks through the door, they are greeted first by a tinkly bell and then by a staff member. The first conversation may be generic, but because of the combined quality of meat and service, the next time that customer walks through

the door, Rob says, “the conversation continues... instead of the old how’s your day going, it is more like how was camp last week or how is the new job? We genuinely know them and vice versa – i’ll be asked about my interests, family, and the boys!” Doing the simple things right and giving customers their undivided attention is reaping benefits.

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settings, they needed to devise a future plan to continue serving their meat on customers’ tables. They adopted a slightly old-fashioned “you ring and we bring” strategy, which continued even after things reverted back to the new normal, allowing customers to have their high-quality meat delivered. As with every part of the butchery service, a smile will accompany the delivery. Rob says, “it’s all about putting your best foot forward.”

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OVERALL RUNNER UP FOUR LITTLE BIRDS PATISSERIE AND CAKES Diana Langton spent her childhood under a big tree in her yard, dreaming of a future where she could create incredible cakes for customers that would become regulars. Little did she know that those weekends spent baking in the kitchen with her dad perfecting scone recipes and experimenting with flavours would evolve into a business run on passion, love, and repeat business. Four Little Birds is a small family-run business located in the small town of Kaiwaka, where all cakes, doughnuts, fillings, and curds are created by owner and head pastry chef Diana. Diana is very passionate about custom-made specialty cakes, allowing her to combine her love of combining art with food.

Four little Birds is two businesses run as one – the Patisserie and the Custom Cakes. The Patisserie is currently open three days a week. It stocks the famous doughnuts and delicious goodies, but 2022 is the year for expansion, and Diana is hiring a small team to increase these days to five– once she is fully confident that the team can consistently meet her high standard of baked goods. By expanding the patisserie side of the business, Diana will be able to concentrate on creating more custom cakes and sweet catering. www.facebook.com/fourlittlebirdspatisserieandcakes

2022 JUNCTION AWARDS TROPHY DESIGNER – MATAKANA METAL WORKS Words Kate Moore

Just past Matakana Village, as you drive down a gravel driveway lined with towering trees covered in autumnal beauty, the countryside is quietly interrupted by the soft hum of a welding machine.

Tucked away in his workshop Craig Pierce from Matakana Metal Works lets sparks fly as he welds the individual pieces together to make the desirable J trophy for the upcoming 2022 Junction Awards.

The work of art started as two laser cut ‘J’ shapes, and then Craig rolled a 19mm wide strip around the edges, making the two pieces one. After welding it together, Craig sanded it smooth before polishing the piece to shining glory so that it would glint and shimmer proudly. The Corten steel used to fabricate the award will turn a stunning rust colour over the next few months as the patina changes. The lucky recipient of the prize can even have Craig insert a metal rod in the base, providing more opportunities where it can be displayed around the home or garden.

Matakana Metal Works is a local company that can create anything out of steel. With years of engineering experience under his belt, Craig can see what will work in a space and then provide the expertise to construct a unique, bespoke piece. If you have an idea you want to discuss, wish to be inspired, or would like to see how a practical piece can also become a feature piece, check out their Instagram. www.instagram.com/matakana_metal_works craig@mmw.kiwi

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PEOPLE'S CHOICE - SMALL BUSINESS WINNER: FOUR LITTLE BIRDS PATISSERIE AND CAKES

Four Little Birds owner and head pastry chef Diana Langton has worked hard to create a place where customers not only have their minds blown with incredible cakes, doughnuts and patisseries, but also is a place where they feel welcome. “Even when things are manically busy, everyone is acknowledged as they walk through the door, no matter how long the line is,” says Diana.

Runners up: 2. Happy Chicks 3. L ittle Red Coffee Waipu 4. Warkworth Bin Inn 5. The Finder's Life

Diana sets her expectations very high to ensure that it is not just the food that keeps her customers from coming back, but also the experience had by all who visit her shop. www.facebook.com/fourlittlebirdspatisserieandcakes

PEOPLE'S CHOICE - MEDIUM BUSINESS WINNER: WARKWORTH BUTCHERY

Warkworth Butchery’s motto is “good meat comes from a good home.”

They are proud to be a family-run traditional butchery providing the broader community with high-quality products. All the meat products are made in-house or sourced from all over the area. Warkworth Butchery takes pride in supporting other local businesses and stocking various condiments on their shelves to complement their meat. Warkworth Butchery works hard to back up these great products with excellent customer service, ensuring repeat business is constantly walking through the door of this long-standing store in the hub of Warkworth.

Runners up: 2. Charlies Gelato 3. Swim Mangawhai 4. Puhoi Honey 5. Aotearoa Surf

10 Queen Street, Warkworth | www.warkworthbutchery.co.nz

PEOPLE'S CHOICE - LARGE BUSINESS WINNER: FOUR SQUARE KAIWAKA

Loved by the locals, the Four Square in Kaiwaka sprinkles happiness throughout the community while also constantly evolving and keeping up with the latest grocery trends, as well as ensuring that their customer's desires are at the forefront of their mind. Four Square Kaiwaka also run a 'Local Legends' initiative, which is an opportunity to shine a light on people doing cool things in the community. The team at Four Square Kaiwaka are grateful for the local support. “We want to take the opportunity to thank those that shop with us.

We appreciate you have a choice within the Kaipara region as to where you do your grocery shopping, so thank you for choosing Four Square Kaiwaka.

Without your support, we wouldn’t have a business.”

Runners up: 2. N ature’s Nest Early Learning Centre 3. Sculptureum 4. Mangawhai Opportunity Factory 5. Little and Local

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WINNER: WARKWORTH BUTCHERY Runners up: Working with the local community plays a big part in how Warkworth Butchery operates. Having their products used in many local cafés and restaurants is something that owner Rob does not take for granted. He also reciprocates by stocking plenty of locally owned wares so that customers can grab milk, eggs, rubs and sauces to complement the traditionally cut, quality meat. As owner Rob says, Warkworth Butchery is always striving to “cement ourselves genuinely in the community by supporting schools and sports clubs, as well as by providing exceptional customer service.”

2. Four Square Kaiwaka 3. Happy Chicks 4. Mangawhai Opportunity Factory 5. M angawhai Heads Four Square

10 Queen Street, Warkworth | www.warkworthbutchery.co.nz

EXCELLENCE IN MARKETING

WINNER: FOUR LITTLE BIRDS PATISSERIE AND CAKES Keeping customers excited about products goes hand in hand with a successful business, and Diana looks at keeping things fresh, upbeat, and engaging – with flavours, promotions and window displays that she posts online. Every opening day, a brand-new flavour is released to complement the favourites. Four Little Birds keep the menu flourishing with new flavour combinations that “make your brain think, wow, I need to try that,” says Diana. The shop is a visual feast for the eyes as Diana has ensured that it stands out with bright colours, lighting, and loads of pink.

Runners up: 2. Puhoi Honey 3. Village Picnic 4. NZ IN A BOX® 5. Unity Collection

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WINNER: PETRINA BRENCHLEY WHANGATEAU HOLIDAY PARK

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WINNER: CHERIE WILLIAMS (NGĀTI WAI, NGĀTI MANUHIRI) – UNITY COLLECTION Local Pakiri resident, Cherie Williams, has worked at Unity Collection - a contemporary Māori Gallery - in the Matakana Village for the past year. At the gallery, Cherie empowers customers with her Manaakitanga (welcoming), Aroha (love) and imparts her Matauranga (Māori knowledge) with locals and visitors alike.

Her Te Ao Māori (Māori world view) is shared with everyone who steps through the door, giving education and connectivity to Māori culture through the stories of the artists and designers whose work is displayed at the gallery.

During the day at Unity, you’ll often find Cherie teaching weaving Putiputi (flowers). A gem within the Matakana Coast region, Cherie highly deserves this award. www.unitycollection.co.nz

Petrina Brenchley is a fun-loving lady who spreads joy around Whangateau Holiday Park and the local area. A multi-talented individual, Petrina enjoys swimming and snorkelling no matter what the weather, while the natural habitat of Whangateau feeds her photography hobby. She always has a creative project or two on the go and staff at the Holiday Park love it when they hear her say the two words - “I’ve baked”.

Petrina treats everyone who crosses her path like family. She is a kind human who enjoys seeing others happy and who is always willing to go above and beyond both at work and in her personal life.

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CUSTOMER SERVICE DELIVERY WINNER: LITTLE AND LOCAL

With the fantastic support of the community, Little and Local provides an excellent customer vibe, offering quality food and beverages with a focus on the experience. Little and Local is a place to meet and connect with friends and family, while enjoying great coffee and food in Snells Beach.

The current owners bought the business in 2016, having immediately recognised the value of this community hub. “As locals, we loved everything that Little and Local was to the community when we purchased the business. Now we get to enjoy being the current caretakers of this village asset and expand and grow the service offerings to meet community demands as we work and live alongside our neighbours”.

Runners up: 2. Happy Chicks 3. Doggy Bush Break 4. Puhoi Honey 5. Caro With Love

6/280 Mahurangi East Road, Snells Beach | www.facebook.com/littleandlocal

COVID RESPONSE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY WINNER: BREWED AS

More than just your typical restaurant or café, Brewed As puts innovation and technology at the forefront of its business. Continuously one step ahead of the game, Brewed As Collective has strong sustainability ethos, striving to make a positive impact on the environment, community and economy and they encourage their customers to do the same. In response to the Covid challenges, Brewed As installed QR code table talkers, an online booking system and the option to purchase gift cards without stepping into the store. Brewed As is a well-loved member of the local Mangawhai community, offering a welcoming, warm, friendly and innovative space for many to appreciate.

Runners up: 2. Village Picnic 3. Warkworth Butchery 4. Happy Chicks 5. Little and Local

Shop 13, 7 Wood Street, Mangawhai | www.brewedas.com

SUSTAINABILITY & SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS WINNER: GARDENS BY GLOVER

Gardens by Glover have been sustainably landscaping since 2018, creating meaningful spaces that help connect people to their garden. Passionate about greener living and making the most of the outdoors, sustainability and social consciousness are fundamental values of the company.

With a primary goal to create premium, durable, long-lasting landscapes, Gardens by Glover achieve this by using high-quality, locally sourced materials, matched with a well-thought-out design and outstanding craft.

In the past year, Gardens by Glover have planted over 5,000 native plants.

“We love the opportunity to be involved in restoring the land we live on, to the way it was and the way it is meant to be”.

Runners up: 2. Warkworth Butchery 3. Lothlorien Winery 4. N orthland Waste Limited 5. Mahu City Express

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VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

WINNER: SIMON MORRIS WARKWORTH VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE Simon Morris has been a valued member of the Warkworth Volunteer Fire Brigade for eight years. His attitude and dedication to helping the community became apparent right from the beginning as he quickly rose through the ranks to become a Brigade Officer, in which he leads a hardworking crew by example.

Simon is always willing to dedicate extra time when required. He is often found putting his hand up to participate in community events - a loyal local committed to taking care of his village. Simon is surrounded by a supportive and loving network who understand the nature of this intensive role.

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Holly Grimmer stumbled across a pop-up ad on Facebook during 2020 – just after the first lockdown – recruiting people to become Virtual Assistants, and she thought to herself, “I could do this.” Holly’s working background has always been in customer operations and business administration. Using her extensive knowledge, she has worked with some incredible brands in New Zealand and overseas, such as High-Performance Sport, My Food Bag and Nielson. She is passionate about consulting with customers about what they want and then working with them to create a personalised strategy to achieve their goals.

Six months after Holly jumped into the deep end, her husband Brad left his job in sports management and joined Holly in the business. Brad is now a certified bookkeeper

and his expertise lies in the numbers as his analytical nature shines through. Brad is also used to working in various sporting establishments. As there is “never any money in those,” Brad is deft at running a business on “the smell of an oily rag,” which is fruitful for their clients as it means that no matter the budget there are usually ways Brad can assist.”

The lovely Anna has also joined The House of VA to complement this dynamic duo. As she resides in the South Island, Anna brings a different location and mindset to the VA table but is also a “super-efficient do-er extraordinaire” and helps bring strategies to life.

The House of VA focuses on offering support to small and medium businesses worldwide.

As Holly explains, “all businesses face the

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The House of VA seeks to level the playing field by “helping their clients build proper foundations, and ensuring they have the correct systems and processes to grow.”

Holly and Brad have travelled the world together and learnt very quickly on the other side of the world that communication is essential in any relationship. They have used this knowledge to create the perfect husband and wife team that genuinely want to help people free up their time. By creating The House of VA, they can allow others to spend more time on the things they love instead of the things they have to do. www.thehouseofva.com info@thehouseofva.com

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TOGETHER IS BETTER With the last couple of years being disruptive for businesses and with so many staff ‘working from home’ rather than together under the one roof, the concept of team building has never been more relevant.

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Although Let Me Out headquarters is based in Waiheke Island, the experienced staff facilitate team building experiences throughout Auckland, Matakana and Waiheke. While there is a full range of team building packages to choose from, Let Me Out can also create a bespoke event to align with the company's objective and organisational strategy. Whether a business is trying to find a competitive edge in the market, improve team dynamics or simply reward staff for their hard work, Let Me Out can provide a targeted solution.

The beautiful Matakana region has proven to be a hot spot for team building events, and Let Me Out has previously partnered with local venues such as Sculptureum, Riverside Matakana, Woodhouse Mountain Lodge and Plume Villas to name a few – all of which have offered a great day out of the office for the likes of team building, conferences, business planning, presentations, recognition and more.

The rising desire for corporate retreat packages has also been recognised by Let Me Out – whether it is personalised away days, overnight stays or wellness retreats – all of which help create the right conditions for tackling tough business problems.

Activities such as mindfulness practices or even team yoga have been popular to promote mental wellbeing in a team. Again, reiterating the idea that a company is only as extraordinary as its people. www.letmeout.co.nz

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FRAGILE STRENGTH In 2014 Desiree Alexandre had an epiphany that she was living her life all wrong. Despite having a corporate administrative job, all she wanted to do was let her creativity flow and paint all day long. Deciding to follow her passion, she packed up her home in Auckland and moved to the smaller town of Wellsford to intentionally slow her pace and spend her whole day painting pictures.

Words Kate Moore

Desiree's art style has been described by others as a little bit like ‘cake’ as “it is all very nice and sweet and there is nothing offensive about it,” she says. It is also tactile, meaning that you can touch and feel the texture. "My stepmother is blind, which is why I do it this way," says Desiree. She explains how wonderful it feels when autistic children see her art. "I take the paintings off the wall for them to touch, and it is just magical to watch." To create her works, she puts lace over the canvas and then paints on top – usually in a dark or metallic colour. Then

depending on what she thinks it needs, she may paint an image over the altered lace, but sometimes she leaves it as it is. Desiree states that she enjoys "changing something that is seen as soft and delicate to something that appears strong and solid."

It took years for Desiree to discover her style and confidence, and to find it, she went completely offline for four years. By removing herself from the art world she was able to discover who she was as an artist as she didn’t want anyone else to influence her.

“I am proud that no one else has my painting style. It's all mine,” she says. Her unique approach has seen her paintings adorn walls all over the globe.

Desiree may be small in stature (she is 154cm tall), but as an artist, she creates big and bold pieces that fill her house. She says this works well for her, though, as it means she can't keep many. Sometimes, the exceptional ones may be hung and admired on her walls for a month or so. She also keeps a journal filled with photographs of

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her pieces that she can look at if need be. Her favourite work she has ever created was 122cm tall and 92cm wide and titled 'Mother Nature.'

In this painting, the lace in the background shimmers gold; there is a silhouette of a lady with her feet turning into roots and her upturned arms into branches – not standard branches, however, "they are filled with koros, and little swirls pop up out from all over them."

To view any of Desiree's available artwork, pop into OWL Community Arts Hub in Wellsford.

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LISTENING TO LIFE What happened to the promising boxer who ventured into Tapu Bush? Where are the lost babies of Paparoa buried and why?

Five locals tell their stories in a new audio recording, ‘Forgotten Tales of the Kaipara’.

Whilst working for The Kauri Museum in 2021, Matakohe-based artist Luciana Orr recognised that a wealth of knowledge held by longstanding members of the community was fast disappearing. So she set about talking to locals about their lives and what life on the Kaipara was like in times not long past. These interviews were recorded and compiled into 45 minutes of easy listening.

“These stories and reflections are both interesting and important. I wanted to make them accessible and create a record of time, people and place.”

Ngāti Whātua Kaumātua, Ben Hita, generously shares his stories of growing up in an isolated community at Poutō. Back then, transportation was by foot and horseback, and traditional ways were part of everyday life.

"Our job at night was to catch the eels and the old people would come in and split them all. They were huge. They would have been 200 round, you know, big horns on their heads. We were told not to handle them…”

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Kerry Bonham revisits a rebellion in Ararua that reached the ears of the world, whilst Matakohe-born Joy Bonham recalls the revered Toheroa expeditions.

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TRAILNAV CHALLENGE Looking for a new challenge? Love being outdoors in nature?

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A TrailNav Challenge event (some call this a rogaine) is a solo or team navigation challenge for families, schools, social or corporate. You can compete in a 6, 3 hour or 90 minute challenge. This is the perfect mix of team work, personal challenge, strategy and enjoying the outdoors.

You are given a map and the challenge involves navigating around the area (if you can read a street map or zoo map, you’ll be fine) and finding checkpoints identified on a map to gain the most points. Some are easy (you get there, you get points, end of story), and others have awesome mystery activities that give you extra points. These mystery activities are a mix of brain power or skill and in the past there’s been activities like giant slingshot, blindfolded egg and spoon obstacle course, crafting something out of a wire coat hanger or a set of puzzle games.

You can choose to go fast for easy points or do it a bit slower, collecting the closer checkpoints with added mysteries to get more points. The distance you cover will depend on how you plan your route but, fast or slow, far or not so far, having fun is guaranteed. Spot prizes will be drawn at random and a BBQ provided post-race.

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SENSE OF PURPOSE The New Zealand Cadet Forces is a voluntary, uniformed organisation which provides military-style leadership, personal development opportunities and adventure based training to youth aged between 13 and 19 years old.

The Cadet Forces' aim is to instill leadership and honourable values in youth so as to develop and enable self-disciplined, confident and responsible young New Zealanders, who come out feeling stronger than ever, and are armed with skill sets that will last them a lifetime.

Cadets have the opportunity to take part in unique adventurous, fulfilling and educational activities in a military-like environment.

Through these activities, cadets get the chance to develop a sense of purpose, responsibility, self confidence, self respect, self discipline, self reliance, leadership ability, and commitment to voluntary service.

For over a year now, Mangawhai Army Cadets and Mangawhai St John Cadets have been collaborating and assisting each other.

They work on leadership and communication skills together and assist each other with specific skill sets such as First Aid and situational awareness.

The combined structure of the two Cadet Forces has seen a significant increase in skills learnt, social interaction and pride

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in each Cadet. Both Cadet groups enjoy outdoor crafts such as camping, hiking and orienteering. They also learn skills such as how to be a leader as well as how to work in a team, along with communication in all forms. Basic life skills such as washing, ironing, cooking, car maintenance, CV writing and interviewing all help towards self discipline, as well as supporting their futures - giving them credentials which universities, employers and organisations will look for.

Both Cadets work in the local community with jobs such as helping the RSA, helping clean up after storms, assisting other local groups and training others in different skills. Learning how to pay respect to others as well as gain it, is an important aspect of their training.

At the beginning of this year, the Mangawhai Army Cadets launched its recruitment program which was nine weeks of basic training. 20 Cadets signed up and completed the course graduating from the recruit program into the full Cadet program. During the nine weeks, the recruits learnt what a code of conduct was and why it was important in their everyday lives, teamwork

and how it’s about everyone making it across the finish line, communication and how to use it effectively, leadership and what different styles there are and how it can affect others, and also how to get the best out of their team mates. There were drills, cooking and physical testing which included a 50m swim, 3.4km run, push ups, curl ups and stretches.

Mangawhai St John Cadets took many hits with Covid, but the division is still going strong. A new way of teaching, new activities, new leaders and a strong sense of belonging and friendship have relaunched the division in a great space. This term they are concentrating on communication skills and are off to their first camp in three years.

If you have a 6-18 year old who wants to have fun, make friends, go to camps and learn without being bored Mangwawhai St John Youth is the place for them. If you have a 13-19 year old who would cope well with structure, formal lessons and physical training, then why not give the Mangawhai Army Cadets a go.

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EXPLORING BRICK BAY KIDS WALK FREE AT BRICK BAY Brick Bay is inviting kids to walk their everevolving Sculpture Trail for free these July school holidays.

If you're looking for the perfect day out during the school holidays, look no further; for every paying adult, three kids can walk the trail for free, Monday to Friday.

Escape your day-to-day life and explore a world of art and nature away from devices and screens. Walk through incredible kauri

forests, farmland, around lakes and through native New Zealand bush abundant with native birds, all while discovering over 60 large-scale sculptures from New Zealand's leading contemporary artists.

Every young explorer gets a Trail Map to learn about the artwork and nature that they will discover along the trail!

If it rains? Bring a brolly. If you forget yours, there are some available to borrow.

EXPLORE BRICK BAY'S NEW FOLLY The Nest is now open to the public and viewable on the Sculpture Trail. This beautiful structure was built as part of Brick Bay's annual Folly competition using, almost exclusively, parts from the previous Folly - The Wood Pavilion. Inspired by a friendly pīwakawaka (fantail), The Nest is an interactive structure that you can explore from the inside.

evolving with new works, as well as the seasonal changes in the landscape and natural bush that surrounds them.

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HAPPENINGS TRUST YOUR CHEF Trust your Chef is a dining and entertainment experience showcasing regional produce, New Zealand wine and local talent. Featuring short presentations from local suppliers, the focus is on sustainability, wild foods and creative cuisine from our Creative Hospitality Group Chefs. Join us for an excellent night of indulgence.

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POKER NIGHT Every Thursday, The Tahi Bar + Kitchen hold a friendly Texas Hold’em Poker Night.

Starting at 6:45pm, the game has a $20 buy-in and you can re-buy or top-up, as you wish.

New players and learners are welcome.

Tahi Bar, 1 Neville Street, Warkworth 09 422 3674

HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO All are welcome to come and learn, with over 40 health practitioners and vendors, this is an event not to be missed.

10am-4pm Saturday 9 July, Warkworth Town Hall.

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WOODWORK FOR KIDS ‘Fun in the Workshop’ is a school holiday program in Mangawhai that lets kids tackle their own woodworking projects under close supervision of a skilled woodworker and educator - Stephen Mackay.

These workshops are for primary and intermediate aged children. The mix of workshops varies each holiday providing real opportunities to exercise creative skills.

9.30am-2.30pm, Monday 11 July-Thursday 14 July.

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Tawharanui Snorkel Day

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Foraging For Winter Greens & Herbal Medicine Poi Yeah Wananaga

Auckland Writers Festival Programme Preview NZ Trio - Warkworth Music

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Michael Llewellyn & The Darlings Winemakers Weekend

Health & Wellness Expo

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Ladies Night - Wendy Douglas Matariki Glow Show Matariki Glow Show Trust Your Chef

Live in the Lobby - Jasper and Jane Hawkins Oyster & Wine Pop-up Laser Light Show

Gull Laser Light Show

Matakana Food & Wine Night

Yuka & Kemp - Warkworth Music

Whangateau Folk Club

Truffle Celebration Degustation Dinner

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