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Inside this issue Wheelie bins go out Recycling changes begin on Coast

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Feeding the need: The Stevens family were among more than 60 people who attended the launch of Love Soup at Whangaparaoa Hall. A three-course dinner was served, free of charge, to all who came and a regular lunch service begins this week.

Sharing the love: Love Soup’s free meal service begins A free feast, for anyone who wanted Hibiscus Coast. Around 60 people shared the meal at Whangaparaoa Hall, with many commenting that Love Soup’s food rescue and free meal service had come at just the right time, when the need

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to enjoy it, was served up on June 18 at the official launch of Love Soup in the community is getting more desperate. Tables were piled with meat, vegetables, pies and potatoes: most of the food was “rescued” from local

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Wheelie bins wheeled out The change from recycling crates to wheelie bins began on July 1 and there were a number of teething problems. Some residents are unsure what day to expect the collection in their area. This was clear on July 1, when the new system began – crates were still put out in many places and on the wrong day. Some residents put crates of recycling out alongside the new wheelie bins. The easiest way to find out your new recycling day is to put your street address into the rubbish and recycling section of Auckland Council’s website (aucklandcouncil.govt.nz). You can also free text your address to 3169 and receive a reminder text the day prior to the new recycling collection. Once it begins, it’s a fortnightly service. The difference between the recycling service, run by Council, and rubbish collection, which is currently operated by private companies, was also the cause of some confusion. For some Wheelie bins are now used for residents the change to the recycling recycling in this area. Pictured is one collection day will mean rubbish and of the first collections at Dairy Flat on recycling are put out on different days. July 1. Auckland Council says that requests soon as possible. for smaller recycling bins have also “It is hard for residents to visualise been coming in ever since the new 240 the quantity of co-mingled recycling litre bins were delivered to homes and that they will put out fortnightly,” businesses, though in relatively small Mr Stupple says. “In other parts of numbers. Auckland where residents have gone More than 175,000 bins have been from a crate to a 240 litre bin, a number distributed throughout Rodney, the advised that they would never fill a North Shore and Waitakere and the 240 litre bin, however after trialling number of requests for smaller or it, didn’t want to change to a smaller larger bin is less than one percent size. There is evidence that co-mingled (1750 rquests). The majority are systems help to increase the quantities of materials that people recycle.” asking for the 120 litre bin. When Hibiscus Matters’ journalist rang He says most of the different sized bins Council’s call centre seeking the smaller, will be distributed starting in August 120 litre bin, she was advised that these but Council will prioritise delivering enquiries are treated as “requests” and the smaller bins to residents that need decided on a case by case basis, with a an assisted service or cannot physically good reason required for any change. wheel a 240 litre bin, such as the elderly However, Council’s waste solutions who have no assistance. Phone 09 301 general manager, Ian Stupple, says 0101 to request a different sized bin. that is incorrect. He says Council is The change to wheelie bins is part encouraging residents to try the 240 of Council’s Waste Management and litre bin first, but if that size is not Minimisation Plan – one of its targets suitable, it is committed to delivering is to reduce the domestic kerbside different size bins (120 litre or 360 waste sent to landfill by 30 percent by litre) to residents who ask for them as 2018.

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Continued from p1.... a hangi oven with pork, chicken, potatoes and pumpkin. There was coconut rice, soup and plenty of bread. Dessert was cake, fruit and Love Soup director Julie King’s family recipe for ‘banana soup’ (see below). Julie’s parents, June and Norman Wraith, did some of the cooking in their Stanmore Bay home. Whangaparaoa Hall was decorated in bright colours, and the menu had a Pacifica feel. A team of volunteers was kept busy in the kitchen, serving food and clearing up. One of them, Maggie Chan, said the preparations took most of the day, and was a lot of fun. “Doing something positive for the community makes you feel so good,” she said. Over dessert, live music was provided by the River Trust, which fosters new talent by providing gigs and mentoring. Among the local organisations supporting the initiative is Business over Breakfast. Member Percy Wootten said at the launch that he was amazed how much Love Soup has achieved in a short time – the process of setting up the service began around two months ago and the Facebook page has nearly 400 members. He said it would be good to see other local organisations and businesses get involved with such a worthy cause. Jenny Marshall from the recently

where groups of six were enjoying dinner together, she said that the best thing is the fellowship. “I am grateful for all the support and I am sure that many friendships will be formed over these meals,” she said. Free meals served Anyone, of any age, is welcome to the free meals, which start this week. Free lunches are available starting this week, on Wednesday, July 6, at Whangaparaoa Hall at 12pm and weekly thereafter. The first free dinner is on Saturday, July 9 at 5pm at the same venue. There will also be a free family movie and dinner on Friday, July 15 at 5pm (the movie is Grease). From August on, the free dinners will be every Sunday at Whangaparaoa Hall, 5.30pm.

Love Soup’s wish list Clockwise from top, “The conversations and fellowship are the best part,” says director Julie King. Love Soup volunteers, and family, from left, June Wraith, Kyla King, Julie King and Sarah King. Cherise Patsalosavis-Crerar serves potatoes. More photos, www.localmatters.co.nz

launched Love Food, Hate Waste project, said she was impressed with what Love Soup had done with food otherwise destined for landfill. Her project, modelled on a similar one in the UK, is focused on reducing the amount of edible food that is wasted

in the home, and includes a website, lovefoodhatewaste.co.nz with tips and recipes (HM June 15). There is a page where people can load their own waste-saving tips and recipes are also being crowd sourced. As Julie King looked around the tables,

Want to help? Love Soup’s biggest need is sponsorship for petrol and car maintenance costs (tyres, etc) so that volunteers can pick up and deliver food. Meat and dairy products are the hardest to get and would be a big help. Contact Julie King, phone 022 074 9526. Julie’s dad’s recipe for ‘banana soup’, from Samoa, and a video of how to make it is linked to this story on our website – it uses up bananas that might otherwise be thrown out.

Toxic spray petition knocks on closed Council door Almost 3700 people signed a petition calling for Auckland Council and Auckland Transport to stop using the weedkiller glyphosate/Roundup but, according to the instigator of the petition Georgina Blackmore, the Council is not prepared to discuss alternative options. Her organisation, Spray Free Streets, to the governing body meeting, before glyphosate based on the perceived Spray Free Streets will present an open is seeking the ban on the basis of the full council, on June 30 but was risk to public health, with the WHO letter to Council’s Regional Strategy glyphosate’s classification by the instead given a half hour meeting with classification regarded as sufficient. & Policy Committee on July 7. The World Health Organisation (WHO) Mayor Len Brown, during which she “In recent weeks, Christchurch City letter asks each councillor to state their handed over the petition. as a probable human carcinogen. Council has agreed to phase out the views on the use of glyposate for the Georgina says people are angry about “He is very clear on his position, use of chemicals in public spaces, record, in the lead up to the elections. Council’s increasing use of the spray which is that the NZ Environmental Rotorua Lakes Council is looking at Comment from Mayor Brown was in public parks and streets. “People Protection Authority says Roundup alternatives and so are Tauranga and sought and the reply from his office who signed the petition said they were is safe and there is no intention of Hastings councils,” Georgina says. was that although he received the worried about taking their children to changing Council’s policy unless that “Those councils seem to be having petition and discussed it with the the park with the risk of exposure to classification changes.” a more open dialogue with their petitioners, he is unable to make any the spray.” She says other Councils are bowing community, rather than flat out saying comment until it is formally presented Georgina hoped to present the petition to public pressure to ban the use of ‘no’.” to the Committee this week.

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Hibiscus Matters has received phone calls from local transport companies following a recent local folk article (HM June 15) which suggested “rival companies” may have been behind the threats to Tyler Broughton when

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he set up his sober driver and food delivery service business. These local companies are upset at any inference that they may have been involved. Although police investigated the threats, they were unable to identify those responsible which, unfortunately, has left innocent companies tainted

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Forty-five out of 100 is a fail in anyone’s language: that’s the score that more than 3000 ratepayers have given Auckland Council’s reputation in areas that include fairness and ethics, leadership and growth and accountability and effectiveness. Possibly around here, few are surprised at this – the Hibiscus Coast and Rodney areas had the highest rates of dissatisfaction with Council’s performance. And while the recently released Citizen Insights Monitor report suggests that “a lower level of engagement” is one reason for the dissatisfaction in the north, it also demonstrates the opposite – stating that those who have a low opinion of Council are more likely to vote in elections, pay rates and share their opinions with Council. Interestingly (for us anyway!) local newspapers were the second highest source of news about Council, accounting for 43 percent of the Council-related news that people were aware of (just a tad shy of the 45 percent of national newspapers and Our Auckland). Council has accepted this “must try harder” feedback from the public and acknowledges that it must lift its game to increase the community’s trust and confidence. However, for the sake of balance it is worth remembering that this area, at least, went from the frying pan into the fire when the councils amalgamated in 2010. During the era of Rodney District Council the annual Quality of Life Survey (which surveyed councils throughout NZ) repeatedly showed that Rodney was viewed as the worst. In 2006 only 24 percent of the Rodney residents surveyed said they “had confidence that the council made decisions in the best interests of the area”. At the time this was the worst result of any council in NZ. With the upcoming elections in mind, one way for Auckland Council to potentially turn around its poor reputation is to devolve more power, responsibilities and funding/resources to local boards. Our local board has been a strong advocate for this community, and could do a lot more if it were given the chance. If there’s one thing that Council amalgamation has made clear, it is that the ‘one size fits all’ approach does not work in many situations – that’s why it would be wise to vest more power in the hands of locals who know their patch best.

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Service with a smile The owner of a landscaping service took to social media recently to show how a call centre overseas misinterpreted his classified ad destined for an Auckland newspaper, when it was booked over the phone. The landscaper asked for the ad to read “…landscaping, trees, stumps…” but the proof came back as “…manscaping, tree stunts…” Fortunately the errors were spotted before the ad went to print, although the landscaper admits that the incorrect version is more fun. “We offer a great service and we are now considering being open to doing it in g-strings on the right occasion and for the right price,” the post said.

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Feedback cont... Evacuating Orewa Having set up a community civil defence evacuation plan in conjunction with the community, Whangarei council and Northpower, can I make this comment on sirens and other related issues regarding evacuation in Orewa. In our area we had five sirens. When activated they were a call to turn on radios, TV etc. They were not a call to evacuate. Sirens were most effective on a still day but useless in a westerly gale in the middle of the night. Most cost effective were the in-home sirens provided by Northpower. These were activated by Northpower at the same time as the stand alone sirens. Sirens were but a part of the overall evacuation plan, which also included phone trees, bull horns, evacuation maps and routes. As well as planned help to get elderly and infirm out of danger to safety at the planned evacuation centre, where planned warmth and food would be provided. While stand alone sirens may have a place, if a wave begins in South America we would have 12 hours to successfully implement a plan. Maybe no need for sirens. On the other hand if a wave begins in the Kermadecs, 300kms away, and travels at wave speed at 800kph then that wave will be here before council has had the call from Hawaii via Wellington to turn the sirens on! My wife and I have lived in this area now for five years. In that time we have received dozens of brochures from council telling us how great they are doing but nowhere have I read of their evacuation plan for this area. What happens after the walk to the school? Is there an evacuation centre where thousands will be housed and fed? I have been told No Cars. So we walk, or rather I push my wife in her wheelchair. What about the Get Ready Get Through message? How are the elderly folk expected to walk and take their three-day survival kit?

So just what is the plan Auckland Council? Rex Lambert, Orewa Auckland Council head of emergency management operations Aaron Davis replies: Thank you Rex for giving us the opportunity to remind people about evacuation procedures. Our message for people in and around Orewa is to use your nearest evacuation route. Walking or cycling is the preferred mode having been shown to be the most effective and efficient way of moving large numbers of people over short distances. We need to keep roads as clear as possible for emergency services and those who need to evacuate by car. We would recommend that given your special needs, you and your wife should evacuate by car. Evacuation signs have been installed in Orewa to indicate major evacuation routes, and blue lines on footpaths mark the safe zones. Tsunami sirens are not installed in Orewa, but this is being reviewed. The whereabouts of Civil Defence Centres have been published at aucklandcivildefence.org.nz. They will only open in an emergency when a decision has been made that this is the best way to support the affected community. Information about any centres that are open in an emergency will be broadcast by Civil Defence on radio frequencies including National Radio FM 101.4 or AM 756 and MoreFM FM 91.8. People should wait for this information, as the Civil Defence Centre closest to you may not be open due to safety or community requirements. Until an evacuation centre can be opened, people may find friends or family in the safe zone or elsewhere in Auckland who they can stay with. The new Red Cross Hazard App for smartphones can also provide information during a disaster in the Auckland region (from July 1). It can be downloaded free at redcross.org.nz. You can also visit getthru.govt.nz for tips on how to prepare for a disaster.

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As residents on Whangaparaoa Road, living between the Red Beach Rd intersection and the Hibiscus Coast Highway, we want to voice concerns over the proposed three laning of this stretch of road (HM June 1). The following affects those living on the Weiti River side of Whangaparaoa Rd but similar will affect residents on the Red Beach side: yy Sometimes in the mornings we need to turn right onto Whangaparaoa Rd. This entails waiting for a city bound driver to allow us access to the middle strip, then waiting for a gap in east bound traffic. With the proposed extra lane we will need to wait for two city bound drivers to allow us access to a clear road heading east. This will be a difficult, time consuming and possibly dangerous manoeuvre. An alternative is to turn left into the outside lane, then get into the inside lane, take the first side street on the right, turn around and head east. That means holding up traffic in the inside lane while we wait to turn right. Tolerance will be required. yy In the evening, heading east home, we pull into the centre strip and turn right into our driveway when the oncoming traffic is clear. With the proposed extra lane we will have no centre strip to pull into so, should there be oncoming traffic, we will be holding up the inside lane until it’s safe for us to turn right. Tolerance will be required. yy There will be a need for several lane indicator signs to be installed. It’s no good having a set only at the start. This stretch of road is windy and hilly. Any resident must be able to clearly see signs when exiting their driveway so, allowing for bends, dips and foggy mornings many may be required. This will be costly but necessary. yy Pedestrians, many of them school children, need to cross the road, especially to access bus stops. It’s bad enough already with traffic zooming past, even with a centre strip to give refuge, but how they will cope with three lanes of traffic with no centre strip? Bear in mind that, due to the extra lane, traffic speed is likely to increase. yy Emergency vehicles use the centre strip to speed travel to an emergency. With three lanes this will not be possible. There is a medical centre, hospital and retirement village along this road as well as another retirement village further on.

Emergencies during peak times will happen and delays could result in serious harm to those requiring assistance. yy The centre strip looks to be about two-thirds of the width of the existing lanes. To change this to a normal traffic lane will result in reduced lane width causing vehicles to pass each other much closer than they do now. This is surely going to mean that larger vehicles will pass each other with dangerously little space between them, especially when two are side by side and a third is passing them in the other direction. yy Will the risk of accidents increase? In all probability – yes with faster speeds, narrower lanes and traffic merging from side streets and driveways. A head on collision with three lanes so close would be serious, and could be far worse. Injuries aside, the whole road could be blocked for some time. yy And in the long run, will it be worth it? Will there still be the same morning bottleneck in Silverdale, possibly made worse with an extra set of traffic lights on the horizon for Silverdale St. Traffic will move quicker along Whangaparaoa Rd but there is still only one true access lane to the motorway, which is already at capacity. Homeward bound could be quicker, at least for those who live up to and along Vipond Rd and its side streets, but there’s still only one lane from just beyond Vipond Rd down the peninsula. Let’s face it peak hour traffic on Whangaparaoa Road is a broken leg but it needs more than a band aid to fix it. We know what remedy is needed, but years of procrastination has stymied that. We don’t want to rush into a quick substandard fix that could be risky and dangerous for commuters and pedestrians. Roy Forster and Nigel Thomas, Whangaparaoa (abridged) Auckland Transport spokesperson Mark Hannan replies: Thanks for providing feedback on the proposed Dynamic Lane Controls trial on Whangaparaoa Road. While the removal of the flush median may result in some inconvenience to residents making turns along the road, we believe that this will be outweighed by the improved travel times which the system will be able to provide during peak travel times. The use of dynamic lanes during peak hours has the potential of reducing travel times and congestion which could

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Cr John Watson replies: I don’t know if I’d call them my ‘mates’ but Mr Marshall makes some fair points. Yes, the entrance to New World has been a planning shambles and has adversely affected the flow along Whangaparaoa Road – that was obvious right from the start. It’s also why at the beginning of this year I contacted AT to do something about it. First they took out half the traffic island and moved the bus stop (which was all they were

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I see we will be trialling a new LED light system on Whangaparaoa Rd to help improve traffic flow, Cr Watson tells us “it’s important to grasp whatever improvements we can” (HM June 1). Perhaps he could find out which of his mates at council is responsible for the consent for the new New World and shops in Stanmore Bay to have an entrance/exit onto Whangaparaoa Rd! Try driving through there at 5.30 in the evening on your way home to Gulf Harbour. What an absolute mess! There will be a major accident here at some stage, slowing traffic causes a concertina effect further up the hill, people are turning right into Beverly Rd, others turning into or out of the shops, and some giving way to others when they are not supposed to. All of which is slowing the flow of traffic. Furthermore if the traffic flow is sped up at the Red Beach end of Whangaparaoa Rd end then the bottleneck will get worse in the middle. Maybe council should fix their mess before they start making “improvements”. And don’t even get me started on the lights at the Plaza! Derek Marshall, Gulf Harbour

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going to do). Then, after further ‘discussions,’ the actual entranceway was physically modified to facilitate easier access. It’s still unsatisfactory in my view - what should have been required as part of the consent conditions was a small slip road. Unfortunately I have no oversight over planning decisions such as this and only get to intervene after the fact. As far as the dynamic laning trial goes, yes again, how the traffic merges on to the HBC Highway during the am peak will be critical to its success or otherwise. It will require a change in driver behaviour and motorists getting over to the left hand lane well in advance of the exit. It’s certainly worth a trial though to see if the flow can be improved, as occurs overseas within congested road corridors. If it works, great – if not, it can be ditched but let’s at least give it a shot before reverting to the familiar impasse of the last decade.

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provide significant improvements to Auckland’s road network. Information gathered from this trial will allow us to determine whether dynamic lane controls can prove to be a viable, safe and cost effective alternative to traditional capital intensive work upgrade programs. We recognise the concerns of the community and would like to reassure the public that the trial will only be implemented upon the completion of strict safety audits and feedback from the local community. These safety audits are presently underway and residents along the trial area on Whangaparaoa Road will be amongst the first whom AT reaches out to with detailed information, and the opportunity to provide their feedback regarding the final design, before we proceed with the implementation of the trial.

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Viewpoint with Julia Parfitt, Hibiscus & Bays Local Board chair Julia.parfitt@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Solution offered to hall fee rise The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board will be seeking expressions of interest from any community groups interested in managing the Orewa Community Centre. We are keen that a community group should take over managing the centre and set hire fees, as we believe they would be better placed than Auckland Council to do this. This month, the community centre’s hire fees are increasing because of a regional uniform hire fee model adopted by the council through its Long Term Plan process. The local board is in a difficult position. While we accept that hire fees for the community centre have not increased for some time and that most people would agree that some level of increase could be justified, we believe that the fee structure should reflect what is being charged within the Orewa community and not throughout the whole Auckland region, especially as we understand that currently this community centre is trading profitably. We are also concerned that higher increases may cause difficulties for some of the groups who regularly use the centre and have done so for many years. As this is the only venue managed by the council on the Hibiscus Coast, it is the only one subject to this proposed fee increase. All other community groupoperated centres and venues determine and administer their own fee schedules so the new hire fees won’t affect them. In discussions with the council we are looking at taking the centre out of the council-run and managed structure and instead allowing a local community group to manage it. To do this, requires a group with a formal structure, such as a trust or incorporated society, to take on the role of making bookings, setting the fee structure and managing the hall’s internal maintenance. Given the impact of this year’s fee increase, the council has agreed to put in place a transitional arrangement for regular hall users. Fees will be capped at the 2015/2016 rate plus an additional 20 per cent but new and casual users will pay the new hire rate from this month. Council staff are contacting regular hirers and advising them about the new fees and they will also provide quarterly updates about hire usage to the local board. However longer-term, the local board is keen to enable a community group to manage bookings and set hire fees for the Orewa Community Centre. The board has set aside funding this year for a study and to complete an expressions of interest process. We look forward to hearing from any interested groups.

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AT Hop card – use it or lose it Dozens of senior citizens queued up at Age Concern in Orewa last month seeking help from Auckland Transport staff with registering for an AT Hop card. Near the front of the queue was Whangaparaoa resident Don Douglas and his wife Sheila who arrived at 9.20am in anticipation of a 9.30am start. “By the time the three AT staff arrived just prior to 10am the queue had grown to more than 40 seniors, many of whom were having difficulty standing for the length of time required,” Mr Douglas says. “Age Concern staff produced chairs for those two with computers were available.” who reached the head of the queue. Use it or lose it: Auckland Transport The AT staff were clearly embarrassed advises that the AT Hop card must be that the elderly had to queue for such used within 60 days after it is issued, a long time. Rather than taking around or it will not work. Using the card two minutes per person, it took more within 60 days is required to activate like 7–8 minutes.” it. “This can be done at a service He says the main issues were poor centre or at any tag-on post – tag-on forethought and planning. “The process and immediately tag-off, and that was poorly explained and too complex. will get the card working,” the AT Recognising that they would be dealing spokesperson advises. Super Gold with senior citizens the venue should Card holders now have to have a Hop have been a hall where seating was card to obtain the same service on available, and where more staff than the public transport.

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Silverdale United Rugby Football Club has a redevelopment proposal for the Memorial Park, where it is based, that includes demolishing the former bowling club buildings and replacing them with a multi-use facility and hard playing surfaces. But as the club’s finance director The proposal seeks that the Men’s Chris Carter presented the plan to Shed site forms part of the new multithe Hibiscus & Bays Local Board last use building, “thereby freeing up month, he was aware that it would additional space for playing fields”. clash with the development of a Men’s “We would like to see this given Shed in the park – something that the priority and want to lead or be local board had just approved earlier involved in the process,” Mr Carter in the same meeting. said. “Silverdale Rugby is willing to Hibiscus Men’s Shed Trust chair commit resources and manpower.” Stuart Johnston says that the process Chair Julia Parfitt pointed out that the of obtaining a lease over a site in the land to be leased to the Men’s Shed is Memorial Park had taken the Men’s adjacent to the former bowling club, Shed over 12 months and the lateness of the rugby club in presenting its but separate, and that the two groups could work together. She said that the proposal was “regrettable”. local board’s door “remains open to all “Once due process has run its course, other users of the reserve”. the Trust will be happy to sit down with other park users and lease holders “Moving forward, it’s really important to discuss future activities,” Mr to look at this area and work with all parties,” she said. “There are doubts Johnston says. about the structural integrity of the In making his presentation, Mr Carter former bowling club building and said that the former bowling club a Quantity Surveyor is currently buildings, some of which recently investigating this for the local board. tested positive for asbestos, are an It could be that the building is eyesore and that maintaining them uneconomic to repair.” would cost ratepayers a lot of money. The club’s suggestion is to replace She suggested convening a meeting them with an ablution block and gym, of all the park’s user groups should be with the new building also available the next step and Mr Carter agreed. to current lessees, the Nippon Judo “We want the new process of working Club and the Air Training Corps, and together to begin,” he said. management shared by user groups. The rugby club’s report and Mr Carter said there was also room for redevelopment proposal is linked to this around 5000sqm of hard surface courts. story at localmatters.co.nz

Former coach stands for Council

Former Rugby league coach Graham Lowe will stand against current Albany Ward councillors John Watson and Wayne Walker in the local body elections. Mr Lowe is standing as an Auckland Future candidate, alongside Hibiscus & Bays and Upper Harbour Local Board member Lisa Whyte. The Auckland Future mandate is to secure a centre right majority on Council. They have stated that bringing forward the building of the Penlink Road is also a priority. Mr Lowe coached the New Zealand Kiwis in the 1980s, then coached Wigan in the UK. He is known for charitable work through his Lowie Foundation, which focuses on improving education outcomes through sport but has only given money to Age Concern Rodney in recent years. He was awarded the Queens Service Medal in 1986 and in 2013 was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for Services to the Community.

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Playhouse auctioned for Hospice A mini, playhouse-size version of the TV show The Block is taking place locally, with the proceeds going to charity. Six Harcourts offices, including several on the Hibiscus Coast, are competing against each other to build the most stylish playhouse and raise as much money as possible. Each office has selected a charity to donate the auction proceeds to – Harcourts Silverdale has chosen Hibiscus Hospice. The office that raises the most also wins the right to challenge Harcourts Orewa This pretty as a picture playhouse is for the prized Trevor Hyland Cup. up for auction, with funds going to Agents in each office have a large, flat Hibiscus Hospice. pack playhouse to put together, style former ASB building on the corner of and market. Hibiscus Coast Highway and Moana Harcourts Silverdale agent Karen Ave, Orewa, or call Karen on 021 779 Franklin says the flat pack took next to 838 for a viewing! no time for two of them to construct, The auction will be held at the but that lots of effort will go into same location on July 15 at 6pm. the styling, which will make all the The playhouse will be completely difference to the final result. disassembled and reassembled at the The playhouse can be seen in the location chosen by the winning bidder.

‘Deck the Hall’ the tune at Stillwater The deck at Stillwater Community Hall is to be extended to increase useable space, with $60,000 budgeted for the work. The hall opened just over a year ago, in May, and the facility is already well used by the community. The hall build was funded by the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board, which ended up with a surplus of $63,000 left over from the project. At its last meeting, on June 15, the local board agreed to use this money for an extension to the deck that will add 24sqm (the deck currently measures 44sqm). Slatted barriers will be built on either side of the deck and stairs as a safety measure, and planter boxes will feature along the front edge. Local board members said the facility is going from strength to strength, describing it as a great example of how a local community can run and manage a hall. It is run by a sub-committee of the Stillwater Ratepayers & Residents Association.

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Large portion of pies for charity No one remembers exactly when Silverdale company Dad’s Pies first began donating pies to the Salvation Army, or how the connection came about. Salvation Army territorial commander Robert Donaldson described this uncertainty as an example of how, in a quiet and unassuming Kiwi way, a need had been met over many years by donations that, until now, went under the radar. What is known is that the company has given more than 100,000 pies to the Salvation Army food banks over almost 20 years (it is thought that donations began around 1997). Eddie Grooten, left, receives the This was acknowledged on June 24 Valued Partner award from Robert when the Salvation Army presented Donaldson. Dad’s Pies with a Valued Partner loss and meeting mortgage payments plaque. Only around a dozen of these and that for “the working poor”, as have been given out to recognise well as those on benefits, just one outstanding contributions to the unexpected expense can be enough to charitable organisation. tip the balance. Hibiscus Coast Salvation Army “Food parcels create a buffer for lieutenant Ben Schiska said that people in the short term,” Mr Schiska regular, reliable donations to the said. “Once that connection is made, foodbank are of vital importance. we can try and help with things like He says the demand for food parcels is budgeting, and counselling. In that tracking up. In this community he says sense, each pie is an opportunity to pressures on local families include job help in all sorts of ways.”

Tank meter deal offered

Watercare has put up its wastewater charges for people on tank water, with the new fees effective from July 1. The fixed charge for people who don’t have a metered water supply but are connected to the wastewater network has gone from $612 to $627 per annum. At the same time, Crs Wayne Walker and John Watson are promoting a scheme that allows people on tank water to purchase a water meter at a discounted price, with installation by local plumbers. The meter will mean wastewater is charged by the cubic metre, which will be a cost saving for many on tank water, depending on their water consumption. The Councillors negotiated a price of $115 for the meter. Info: Whangaparaoa Residents & Ratepayers website, www.wrrai.co.nz or www.wctrust.co.nz

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Gordon’s store is one of only a handful in New Zealand to offer the Velogic Fit. It is s a 3D bike fit system that calculates the angle of your knees and makes sure that each rider is correctly fitted to their bike. “It means that any bike is more comfortable to ride and cyclists can ride further in comfort because they’re in just the right position.” Gordon is a Gulf Harbour local, who can often be seen riding his bike up and down the coast in his bright green kit, or out at the local schools talking about bike safety. He still races in the elite category as well as taking part in a number of fundraising cycle races each year. “You can’t beat living and working on the Coast, that’s why I’ve kept GMC Cycling local.”

Orewa seawall takes next step

The Hibiscus & Bays Local Board gave approval to the draft design for a seawall on Orewa Beach, from Kohu St to Marine View, last month. Council staff say that the design was refined after informal consultation with the community which began towards the end of last year. Changes include two additional stairways to the beach for adjacent property owners and a reduction in planted areas on top of the wall to reduce its width. A resource consent application is expected to be lodged for the project in September. It will be publicly notified.

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There is nothing unplanned about Stan’s Eatery, which recently opened in the New World Whangaparaoa complex. Owner Kubi Hepozden’s love for Stanmore Bay started in 1995 when his football team played Hibiscus Coast on Stanmore Bay’s fields. Born in Turkey, Kubi first trained as an accountant. But his father had a restaurant so he learned hospitality there and when he moved to New Zealand in 1994 he knew that food and the restaurant business was for him. “I started from the ground up, working as a kitchen hand for $7 an hour,” Kubi says. “I have since owned a long line of restaurants including (partly owned) The Meccas group, Dominion Road and Pescado in Silo Park, which I still have.” Kubi is ably assisted by his wife Diana who used to own Tasca’s, in Vulcan Lane. “Stan’s Eatery really represents the food we love. The menu represents all types of cuisines where we can showcase the world including Asian, Italian, Spanish and European. “The menu is forever changing and each week we bring out a new dish. We also have a specialist wine list – you won’t find our wines on the supermarket shelf.” The interior is spacious, with a New York feel and an inside patio area. “The patio is a great space for quiet

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Rayma moved to the Coast five years ago. In her spare time she loves pottering in the garden and spending time with her three-year-old grandson. “After previously owning a bookkeeping business, I found myself sorting out my clients spaces, and family and friends would also ask me to help. I noticed a real need to help people especially the elderly. “ It is a very stressful exercise reducing your items to fit a small space and people need support. Decluttering has a huge impact. It can be liberating – a lot of my clients tell me a huge weight is lifted afterwards – but you also need to be careful that those items that hold precious memories are safely reorganised in the new environment.” Rayma says she loves those moments when clients rediscover items they had long forgotten about. “It can be a really moving experience.”

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meals or meetings, and the staff and I are excited because we plan to add a hanging wall garden on the bricks.” Kubi isn’t just passionate about food; his other love is football. “I live and breathe football, play it, watch it, know everything about it.” At the moment Kubi is commuting from Grey Lynn but once the year is out he will relocate to the Coast. “My youngest is seven years old and we will move at the end of the school year just so he can adjust. We can’t wait to spend summer at the beach.” Kubi says local diners have already shown fantastic support for the restaurant. “Our slow cooked Sundays are very popular and I am very particular when it comes to coffee and only use the best beans.” Everything is made on the premises from all our sauces to our desserts to our breads.

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Stacks of fun at sport stacking demonstration The noisy click-clack-BANG of plastic cups being quickly stacked and unstacked, followed by a hit on the digital timer is something that the Foster family is well used to. Ashley Foster, aged 12, became a member of the national sport stacking team, the Black Stacks, earlier this year. At his first international competition, in Germany in April, Ashley came home with a medal for qualifying for the most difficult challenge, the Cycle Finals. This achievement came after hours of practice – Ashley first saw sport stacking online 18 months ago, bought some Speed Stacks cups and took some online tutorials. He says he was quite slow at first, but improved in leaps and bounds. His father, Richard, says it quickly becomes addictive with young stackers practising far into the night. Stacking is both an individual and team sport that involves stacking and unstacking 12 specially designed plastic cups in a pre-determined sequence. Stackers can race against the clock and in relays. It is growing in popularity, with many taking up stacking after seeing impressive demonstrations by the world’s fastest stackers on YouTube. Almost 400 people competed at the recent World Championship with countries in Europe and Asia in particular fielding large teams. Top competitors take less than two seconds to stack and unstack the cups in a predetermined pattern, their hands

flying from one cup to the next. The dexterity and concentration required to move the cups around at lightening speed is clear to see, and it’s an ability that apparently falls off with age – top stackers are generally under 18 years old and Richard says most peak at 17–19, then their times fall off. People can enjoy stacking at any age however, and the American team apparently has senior competitors in it. These school holidays, locals will have a chance to see how it’s done, and have a go themselves, when Ashley and Richard, who live on the North Shore, bring their cups to Orewa Library. Richard says the presentation at the library, on July 13 at 10am will include a video montage of the best international stackers. Ashley will demonstrate his stacking skills and there will be an opportunity to try stacking for yourself. Richard is also starting a club on the North Shore, which will be the closest one to the Coast. It has a Facebook page – North Shore Sport Stacking. Info on Black Stacks at speedstacks.co.nz

Ashley Foster will demonstrate the addictive art of cup stacking in Orewa these school holidays.

Watch a clip of Ashley in action at localmatters.co.nz

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Zoomals

A novel approach to entertaining children has been set-up on the Coast by Kylie Poulton. During a recent trip to Australia, Kylie was introduced to ride-on cuddly electronic animals. “I had never seen anything like them and I instantly knew we needed these on the Coast,” she says. “We don’t have a lot of activities for children up here and these are so different I thought they would be a great addition.” With help from family and friends, she imported 12 electronic animals. “Importing them in was a huge learning curve and it took three months but it was worth it. It was very exciting when they finally arrived.” Zoomals range of animals include an elephant, leopard, octopus, dinosaurs including a T-Rex and a lion. Although they are large, Kylie says they move at a safe speed. “Children love them and there is something infectious about seeing such happy faces.” Kylie plans to show her zoo animals

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at shopping malls, which is where the name Zoomals came from. “We have had them at The Plaza and Pakuranga mall, and what’s really exciting is locals are asking to hire them for birthday parties and schools are starting to book them for their galas and discos.” Kylie works locally as a business manager and is working Zoomals as a weekend business at this stage. “It’s funny that although the animals are primarily for children, adults can ride them as well. Sometimes, the adults are more excited than the children.”

Westend to Broadway is a new Centrestage holiday programme aimed at 7–11-year-olds. Tutor Alexandra McKellar, a graduate of the National Academy of Singing and Dramatic Art, has run the programme for four years in Auckland and is bringing it to Centrestage Theatre in Orewa for the first time. Over three, full on days, participants act, sing and dance some of the best known musical numbers and at the end present a showcase for family and friends. The holiday programme runs from July 18–20, 9am – 3pm. Info: phone 426 7282 or email manager@centrestagetheatre.co.nz

A new out of school care service has opened on the Hibiscus Coast, which offers parents the opportunity to have their children cared for in a safe and fun environment. Skids Kingsway owner, Rechelle McNair, makes the point that her programme is not a babysitting service. “We have structured activities every day which are designed to inspire and educate,” she says. “We all know it takes a village to raise our children and here at Skids Kingsway we are part of that village.” Born in Texas, Rechelle moved to the Coast in 1992 when she married a local boy, Brett. Together, they have two teenage children. Her passion for kids and her after school care programme is evident. Activities including arts and craft, food technology, performing arts, sports and games and good old fashioned fun, all based around themes children love, are on offer every week. Children also get freshly cooked breakfasts and afternoon teas. “It’s ‘real food’. Our Skids children get good healthy, wholesome meals.” Rechelle is already well-known in the community for her work over the past seven years at Baldry and Sanford. Last year she took the leap to open her first Skids in Sunnynook. “I was looking for a business that ticked all the boxes.” Rechelle has more than 20 years’

Rechelle McNair

experience working with children and youth. She has done everything from camps, community groups and sports teams to running school electives and working with local charitable trust You Are, which helps teenage girls discover their potential. “The moment I discovered Skids I knew I had found the perfect business that married my skill set with something I am passionate about.” She says the Skids school holiday programme this month includes activities like super hero day, survivor day, Olympics and trips to North Shore trampoline, as well as other great activities. “Children from any school are welcome and our before and after school programme caters for Silverdale students as well.” Rechelle says she loves the business environment where she is not only educating and inspiring the children, but also building a staff of leaders. “Our team really cares about the children who are in our care. Parents know they can trust us. Kids feel safe and happy.”

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Local teens star in High School Musical

Performing for an audience of more than 2000 people at the historic Civic Theatre is something that three young local actors are excited and nervous about. Chloe Hunt, Nicole Wilson and Alice Hanson have all been involved in Centrestage Theatre and knew each other before being cast in lead roles for the National Youth Theatre’s production of High School Musical. The show, which takes place this week (July 8 and 9) combines High School Musical and its sequel, High School Musical 2, and marks 10 years since the release of the original on the Disney Channel. Theatre has played a big part in all the girls’ lives from a young age. Nicole, now aged 15, from Orewa, remembers starting classes at Centrestage as a shy seven-year-old. “I would always sing around the house, but was very shy and Centrestage helped me get out of my box to perform,” she says. Chloe, 19, from Stanmore Bay discovered the magic of theatre when she saw Cats in London’s West End on her fourth birthday. “I got to go on stage because it was my birthday; that was the start of my passion for theatre,” Chloe says. And for Alice, 15, her role as Sharpay brings back her first ever performance, which was also in a National Youth Theatre production of High School

Three Coast actors take the stage at Auckland’s Civic Theatre this week, playing lead roles in a new production of High School Musical. From left, Chloe Hunt (Mrs Darbus), Alice Hanson (Sharpay) and Nicole Wilson (Taylor).

Musical, when she was seven. With 200 in the cast of the current show, aged 7–21, and the performance an hour and a half long, Chloe says a lot of hard work and rehearsal time is required. Along with mastering American accents, the girls all have a lot of lines and song and dance routines to learn. The three of them wouldn’t have it any other way. “It’s a form of escapism – and I feel most at home on stage,” Chloe says. “There’s nothing else I’d rather do.”

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Kevin Cronin says he could have stayed at Huapai District School, where he’s been happily ensconced as principal for nine years, for many more years – perhaps even until retirement. Instead Kevin, who is in his 50s, applied to be principal of Whangaparaoa School, because he says he is always looking to keep things fresh and find a new challenge. The school will welcome him officially with a powhiri this week, on July 7, and he takes up the role next term. He has had several opportunities for a sneak preview of what lies in store, including attending last summer’s Whangaparaoa School gala. “A strong community spirit and lovely feel came through at the gala,” he says. “There were a lot of happy children and support from parents and staff. I thought ‘wow, this would be a great school to be involved with’.” Kevin was principal at Pirongia School in the Waikato before moving to Huapai and says one thing that he believes comes though in his 15 years as a principal is that he puts children at the heart of thinking and decision-making. His vision for Huapai District School includes: “to engage, extend and empower learners”. “We have to ask all the time if we’re doing the best we can to provide a curriculum and opportunities that result in well rounded citizens,” Kevin says. “The community, staff and students need to think about what we value and then reinforce those values,” he says. “It fits with Whangaparaoa’s motto of ‘Be the best you can be’.”

Strut your stuff

Kevin Cronin steps into the Principal’s role at Whangaparaoa Primary next term.

He prefers a hands-on approach and says that being in the classroom, whether teaching (as he does at Huapai) or supporting teachers, is important. Sport – any type of sport – is a big part of his life and this includes experience as a PE teacher. However, he says providing a range of opportunities, including arts and cultural ones, enables every child to find his or her own passion and develop to their potential. Huapai is growing fast, with a new school projected to open there in 2019, so roll pressure (also a factor at Whangaparaoa) is nothing new. “It’s nice to be in an area that’s growing. It can be a real positive as long as the buildings and environment are at a high standard. It can leave you lots of opportunities.” While Kevin will no doubt put his own stamp on the role, he says he’s there to learn. “I’m sure there’s a lot to be gained and learned from what’s already been put in place before me,” he says. “I’m so excited – this is a wonderful opportunity.”

The Plaza Runway Show, on July 23, at 1pm will feature fashion from Plaza retailers – as well as a competition for children with vouchers and spot prizes up for grabs. The Trash to Fash category is for three to 10-year-olds who can create anything wearable from recycled materials. Children aged 10 years and over can enter Rags to Riches – grab a bag of items from NZ Sale and create a brand new outfit. Register by July 18 by emailing manager@the-plaza.co.nz

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Taking up drama classes is a long-held dream for mothers, from left, Amira McMurray, Kim DuFresne and Christine Wrightson.

Take the stage at any age

Drama classes are normally filled with youngsters and teenagers, but one that started at Centrestage Theatre in Orewa recently is designed to give adults a chance to unlock their performance potential. For three of the women who are currently attending the class, it’s been a chance to joyously step out of their comfort zone. Kim DuFresne says she would have loved a career on the stage, but “life intervened”. While enquiring about classes for her daughter at Centrestage she discovered there was an adult class on offer. After weeks of instruction from teacher Alex McKellar, she recently auditioned for the theatre’s production of Calendar Girls and got the part. Amira McMurray and Christine Wrightson tell a similar story of their youthful dreams of the theatre that

were put aside once they left school. Amira says what gave her the shove she needed to take up the classes was a breast cancer diagnosis at the end of last year. “I looked at my bucket list, and drama classes were on it,” she says. Christine says her children are older now, giving her more time to do something for herself. That she chose drama classes came as no surprise to her family. “When I told the children, they rolled their eyes because I’m always singing and dancing at home,” she says. There is a lot of laughter at the weekly class as the women learn the moves to All that Jazz and teacher Alex says it builds confidence for people who want to get back into live performances. She says she is hoping that men will take up the opportunity to come to the classes too. “All the students could end up in one of Centrestage’s big musicals,” she says.

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Heads held high for new cancer fundraiser More than 400 schools and businesses around the country registered to take part in the Child Cancer Foundation’s very first Wig Wednesday fundraiser, on June 22. Among the enthusiastic wig wearers were the students, teachers and staff of local schools, including Orewa Primary and Dairy Flat School. Brightly coloured and wild and woolly wigs added a fun element to the school day and the gold coin donations came in thick and fast: Dairy Flat School raised more than $380, and Orewa Primary $345 for the cause. The Child Cancer Foundation is a charitable organisation that offers emotional, financial and practical

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Whangaparaoa Baptist Community Kindergarten held its first Whanau Evening celebrating Matariki and the diverse cultures within its families, on June 24. About 100 people attended and took part in craft activities such as creating a wooden frame for their family photo, weaving and kite bag decorating. Some of the children presented a play about ‘How the Kiwi lost its wings,’ based on a Maori legend. The group shared a hangi meal together, which was put together by whanau. Kindergarten administrator Sharon Read says it was a wonderful celebration and highlights the centre’s focus on children and their families. Pictured are Riley O’Connor and his mum, Haley-Ann Pope, at the frame making table.

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Excellent teaching rewarded Good teachers are worth their weight in gold, and there seem to be plenty of them around – there were just under 300 nominations for this year’s ASG National Excellence in Teaching Awards. Just 20 winners were selected, and one of them was music teacher Ann Stevens of Orewa College. She was presented with her award on June 22. Ann was acknowledged for working to create an atmosphere of enthusiasm and excitement about making music.

As a result, students are passionate about performing and they share a desire to be part of the music groups. ASG NEiTA chief executive John Velegrinis says community recognition is very powerful and Mrs Stevens should be proud of the impact she making at the grassroots level and beyond “Communities love being engaged in education and in some cases, they can be the richest educational resources. So I congratulate Ms Stevens who is really making a difference in her community through education,” he said.

Big friendly fun

Orewa Library has a wide range of options for keeping the young ones entertained these school holidays. These include making giant furniture on July 11 to celebrate the new BFG movie’s release, Human Pac Man, on July 12 and readings from Roald Dahl’s books and poems, on July 14. For more information, visit the library in Moana Ave, Orewa.

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Open all hours? Not!

Ill health does not happen conveniently between the hours of nine am and five pm on weekdays! More often it’s in the middle of the night, at weekends – definitely after hours. Will the Hibiscus Coast ever have a 24-hour a day emergency medical facility? Sadly the answer is “no”. Every time the medical needs of this community are surveyed this question of after hours care comes up. It’s been the same for years now and unfortunately some hard realities need to be faced. We will never go back to the old system of a doctor being on call at night, though in some rural areas the dedicated GP’s maintain this service. The fact is that this level of commitment is incredibly demanding. While we all did it when we were younger, the capacity to do house calls during the night and then function properly the next day wanes as you mature. The need to balance work and personal welfare are important considerations for GPs at every stage of their careers. Consequently it is very difficult to attract doctors to areas where an on-call roster applies. While we might lament the passing of an era it is much better to think about other ways in which the medical needs of the community can be met. Therefore the emphasis of the Ministry of Health, the District Health Board and the Primary Health Organisations has been on: • Good access to phone advice about health issues after hours • Centralised emergency facilities within reasonable driving times • Subsided services to certain groups All GP practices now automatically direct after-hours calls to a triage nurse who can provide advice. In my time on call probably half or more of the night time calls could be resolved by phone advice, so this is a highly effective way of dealing with those enquiries. In addition, Healthline (0800 611 116) provides a 24-hour a day phone advice service for general medical problems. My patients find it tremendously reassuring to know that this expertise is always available. The Auckland Regional After-Hours Network co-ordinates emergency centres throughout the region and supports the four A & M clinics, which are open 24 hours. The low patient numbers seen at each clinic between 12 midnight and 7am (surprisingly only a dozen or so) means that this service is always lossmaking and needs to be subsidised. Extra funds have been made available to lower costs for after-hours visits to 24-hour clinics for certain vulnerable groups (under 13s, over 65s, community service card holders and people from low income areas). Not a perfect solution but a step in the right direction.

Shellfish warning still in place

The warning not to collect or consume shellfish in Whangaparaoa, which was put in place by the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) a month ago was still in place as this issue went to print. The initial area covered by the ban was extended and it now covers from Red Bluff at Campbells Bay, north to Takatu Point. It includes the Mahurangi Harbour and Kawau Island as well as other islands in the vicinity. Tests on shellfish samples taken from this region have shown levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning toxins above the safe limit. Anyone eating shellfish from this area is potentially at risk of illness. Mussels, oysters, tuatua, pipi, toheroa, cockles, scallops, catseyes, kina and all other bivalve shellfish should not be eaten. Cooking shellfish does not remove the toxin. Paua, crab and crayfish may be eaten if the gut has been completely removed prior to cooking. If anyone becomes ill after eating shellfish from an area where a public health warning has been issued, phone Healthline on 0800 611 116, or seek medical attention immediately. Keep leftover shellfish in case it can be tested. Monitoring of toxin levels will continue and any changes will be on the MPI website and updates lined to this story at localmatters.co.nz. Commercially harvested shellfish – sold in shops and supermarkets, are safe to eat.

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More books are needed: Book sale volunteers, from left, Trish Francis-Stead and Graeme Howard and Hospice’s Dyan Cann with books already donated for the first ever Hospice Book Fair.

Hospice looks for more books Thousands of books are piling up in the basement of Hibiscus Hospice in preparation for its first Book Fair, to be held later this month. However, although volunteers Hospice is seeking further donations estimate there are around 10,000 of good quality books (hardback or books already in, packed in boxes that paperback), which can be dropped at line the walls of the basement, many Hospice in John Dee Crescent, Red more are needed if the book fair is to Beach. be a fundraising success. Graeme says NZ non-fiction titles are The job of sorting thousands of books particularly good sellers and so far there into categories has fallen to Orewa is a good range of these coming in. Rotary’s Graeme Howard; it’s a massive Volunteers are also needed to help with task, but one that he’s very familiar the running of the three-day Book Fair with – he’s been chief book sorter for – if you are available to help, contact Rotary’s annual book sale for 10 years. Dyan Cann, phone 421 9180. This year Rotary offered its book fair, The Orewa Book Fair will be held at which last time raised around $8000, the Orewa Community Hall, July 22 to to Hibiscus Hospice as a fundraiser. 24 (details in What’s On, p31)

Motown magic perform for Hospice Last year Hibiscus Hospice ushered in a new style of fundraising event with their Legends show, dinner and dance, with the intent of this becoming an annual event themed around different musical genres and eras. This year, Motown music, which launched African American music onto the world stage from the 50s through to the 70s, is the theme. It will be brought to life through a line-up of tribute artists that includes The Temptations, Supremes, Aretha Franklin and Michael Jackson. A disco DJ will also keep the sounds coming. The show, complete with dramatic lighting and effects, will feature some of the most memorable and outstanding music of the fifties, sixties and seventies – to get in the groove, guests are welcome to dress up in Motown style (this is optional). The event was made possible thanks to the support of local businesses, including The Plaza, and a $5000 grant from the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board Hospice communications manager Dyan Cann says it will be a great night

TIRED OF THE EXTRA WAIT AT THE DENTIST?

The world now is digital, and the dental profession is certainly keeping pace. Our dentists at The Dental Suite have been advocates for CAD/ CAM (computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing) technology for a long time. Investing in the latest E4D Dentist™ system has allowed us to create beautiful custom-made dental crowns and other restorations, right here in our surgery, during a single appointment! Traditionally, treatment with dental crowns is carried out over two appointments, with a two-week wait in-between for the crown to be manufactured in an outside dental laboratory. We understand this extra wait can be a huge inconvenience to our patients, so being able to make beautiful, and durable crowns, bridges, veneers and fillings during a single visit means that the E4D system has become a large part of the services we offer our patients. The process itself is simple! We take a digital scan of your tooth and produce a 3D image. Using the E4D software, our resident Prosthodontist, Dr Dusan Kuzmanovic, then uses the 3D scan to design your perfect custom-fitting restoration. This raw data is then transferred to our milling unit, and your restoration is milled from a single block of ceramic a very strong and durable material that allows us to consistently provide beautiful and life-like results. Once complete, the newly milled restoration is bonded to your tooth straight away, and you are free to enjoy a specialist-made, long-lasting and beautiful crown in a fraction of the time traditional treatment takes.

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out and really good value for money; as well as the live performances, there will be a glass of bubbles and nibbles on arrival followed by a buffet dinner and dancing until midnight – all from just $75. VIP tickets provide locals with door-to-door transport, to and from the venue. The Legends of Motown show, dinner and dance is on July 30 at the Orewa Arts and Events Centre, Riverside Rd, Orewa, 7pm to midnight. Info: see What’s On, p31.

Because dental crowns are one of the more common dental treatments we provide, we know that the CAD/CAM system offers a lot of flexibility to our patients. Now you can avoid the hassle of multiple appointments and a long wait, and can instead relax with a cup of tea while we create your beautiful new restoration. No need for extra appointments! With The Dental Suite, you’ll always receive the finest in modern dentistry without the wait. Call us on 09 426 5262 to find out if an E4D restoration is right for you!

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Many people feel helpless if they come across someone having a seizure. The main thing, according to Epilepsy as a handbag or coat,” she says. “Move Association of NZ educator Linda everything out of the way so they don’t injure themselves during the seizure.” Williams, is not to panic. Linda ran a seminar last week in Orewa A seizure will usually resolve in 1–5 aimed at helping people recognise minutes – after five minutes, medical when a person is in the grip of a seizure, assistance becomes even more crucial. and what first aid can be applied. “Although the seizure may resolve One percent of the population has fairly quickly, it’s definitely best to epilepsy, which can be caused by err on the side of caution and call an a brain injury or infection – or be ambulance immediately.” genetic. In older people it may result “Reassure the person while you wait from a stroke, a fall or dementia. for the ambulance. Tell them they’ll be There are many triggers for seizures, ok and that help is on its way. Make including temperature (being too hot), sure they’re breathing.” loud noises, missed medication, lack of Linda works in the community to sleep or too much alcohol or caffeine. raise awareness and provide training in Linda says although there are several places such as daycare centres, schools types of seizure caused by epilepsy, the and rest homes. She also supports one most people immediately think of people with epilepsy by advocating is what is now called a ‘tonic clonic’ for them and providing help such seizure (previously called a grand mal). as taking them to appointments or These cause the person to go stiff and providing information to families with fall to the ground; there may be some a newly diagnosed child. jerking and shaking also. Linda can be contacted by calling the Linda says that the best thing you can Epilepsy Association of NZ, 0800 374 do is to protect the person’s head and 537 or auckland.nth@epilepsy.org.nz call an ambulance. More first aid and safety information “Support and cushion the person’s head related to epilepsy is linked to this with your hands or use soft items such story at localmatters.co.nz

Kiwibank’s Mark Challenor presents a $5000 cheque to Community House manager Christine Alesbury. Far left is Community House chair Carol Laidlaw and far right Kiwibank Orewa branch manager Mary Phelan.

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Banking on Community House A connection has been made between a local business and a charitable organisation that promises on-going support in a number of ways. Orewa Kiwibank has chosen to throw its weight behind the Hibiscus Coast Community House – banking specialist Mark Challenor says it was because the organisation is well established and involved in a range of projects where Kiwibank could potentially offer assistance. Kiwibank Orewa now has a foodbank donation box – the staff have donated and are encouraging customers to do the same. In addition, each staff member will volunteer for the Community House for one day during the year. Kiwibank also presented the Community House

Samantha Lawson was Kiwibank’s first volunteer at Hibiscus Coast Community House, on June 17.

with a $5000 donation last week. Community House manager Christine Alesbury says the ongoing and varied nature of the support is especially appreciated. “It’s a tremendous boost for us,” she says.

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The sniper from Silverdale James Robertson McArthur was working as a clerk in his brother Alexander’s Silverdale store when, at the age of 19, he enlisted for WWI. It was October, 1915. James was born in 1896 in Manitoba, Canada, to Presbyterian Minister John McArthur and Euphemia (nee Shaw). The family moved around NZ after arriving in 1901, finally settling in Otahuhu. James was a Rifleman with NZ Rifle Brigade (NZRB), 3rd Brigade. The NZRB identified themselves as The Dinks from the phrase “fair Dinkum” used derisively against them by the old hands of the 1st and 2nd Infantry Brigades, who thought they were a bit too proud of themselves. (Always one to get involved, in 1931 James organised the first reunion of The Dinks). James was transferred to the machine James McArthur, pictured in 1962. gun section before embarking for Egypt in February, 1916. While there, he was transferred again, this time to “A” Company of the Machine Gun Company, before leaving for France in April 1916. Trench warfare followed a month later, including raids into enemy territory to gain intelligence about the strength and weapons of the Germans in preparation for the coming battles on the Somme. Over the summer, James had a couple of spells in hospital with measles and influenza. By mid-September, he was in the Somme where NZ troops achieved their objective of taking the French village of Flers, and beyond. Such was the importance of the machine gun sections that they became major targets for artillery shelling; a third of the gunners were killed or wounded. During the war, some soldiers were selected for training courses so they could specialise. James was sent to ‘Sniping School’ and, in January 1917 on his return to the trenches, joined an elite sniping group in the NZRB and earned promotion to Lance Corporal. He later took part in sniper action which was to take out an enemy post in the village of La Base Ville. A gun shot wound to his chest and shoulder saw him eventually classified as unfit for further action. He returned to NZ in February, 1918 aboard the Manganui. After the war, James had a variety of jobs including working in a sawmill, selling hot water systems and as a commercial traveller, before he began farming in Pukekawa in 1932. That same year he married Heather Sutherland at St Luke’s Church in Remuera and their two sons were born in 1934 and 1938. James was very active in community affairs throughout his life, which could have been a consequence of his family’s close involvement in church affairs. He was a member of the Commercial Travellers and Warehouseman’s Association, the Auckland Commercial Travellers and Warehouseman’s Association, the Otahuhu Golf Club, the Pukekawa Sports Organisation secretary, and the Franklin Branch of the Farmer’s Union. In January 1942 he was called up to serve in WWII, but was soon transferred to the Home Guard as he was seen as more useful to the war effort on the farm. James returned to Rodney to farm in Matakohe and Waimauku. He died in November 1970 and is buried in the Otahuhu cemetery.

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Winter plantings reap environmental rewards Around 50 people, mainly local volunteers, helped to plant along the edges of the little, unnamed stream that runs through Manly Park. Volunteers, including members of She says the biggest surprise for her Conservation Volunteers, planted the was how few macro-invertebrates (the banks of the stream from the Manly ones big enough to see with the naked Boating Club end, almost to the eye) she found. “Even in a polluted bowling club, which took a few hours stream you would normally find more macro-invertebrates than were found on the morning of Sunday, June 19. The plants will enhance the look of here,” she said. the water’s edge but Chris Bindon After much searching, Shelley still from Auckland Council’s biodiversity only came up with one midge and a team said the aim is not just visual, few rounded snails in her sample. The but to improve the quality of the water only fish she found was a Mexican by increasing biodiversity, providing mosquito fish, which is an introduced shade (which cools the water) and pest species. places to hide so that fish and other However, she said the clarity of the creatures can thrive. water is quite good and the pH and Many of those who helped plant were nitrates were within the normal range. from Manly – several said they visit Phosphate levels though, were “off the the park regularly and would be able charts” and Shelley says there could be a number of reasons for this including to see their plantings grow up. stagnation of the water, lack of shading The 2500 plants that went in along the and polluted stormwater runoff. There stream edge included hebes, manuka, was algal bloom in part of the stream. cordylines (cabbage trees), oioi, native These issues will improve as the new grasses, astelia and flax. plants grow up. The planting was followed by a Chris Bindon also focused on the issue barbecue. of pollution, and what residents can do Also at the planting was Council’s about it, as he spoke with volunteers environmental programmes before the planting got underway. coordinator, Shelley Hackett who “Our children are essentially took samples from the stream and swimming in the chemicals that we conducted experiments to check on its wash our cars with, which go straight general health. into our stormwater system and out to A healthy stream is free flowing, and sea,” Chris said. “All the trash we drop filled with life. That is not the case on the ground goes there too.” for this stream, Shelley says, not only Council advises washing cars on the because it’s highly modified, with grassed berm or at a car wash. Use piping under the road, but because of a chamois and water, rather than chemicals. input from our homes.

From left, Council’s environmental programmes coordinator Shelley Hackett takes a look at a sample from the stream. The Thom family from Manly are often at the park and look forward to seeing the plants they put in the ground mature.

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Community plantings have gone well at Shakespear Regional Park. At two planting sessions last month, more than 300 people, including dozens of children, turned up to plant (142 people on June 12 and 161 on June 19). A total of 9000 plants went into the ground over both days. In addition, volunteers from the Auckland Chinese The Molloy family, from left Campbell, Conservation and Education Trust Lucas and Derek. planted 2500 plants, on June 11. That leaves around 4000 plants to plant on the final planting morning for the season at the park, which is on Sunday, July 17. Planting takes place from 10am to 1pm and is followed by a free barbecue. Info: www.sossi.org.nz

Karaka Cove plantings Around 1500 plants went in at Karaka Cove in Whangaparaoa at a series of plantings led by Hibiscus Coast Forest & Bird and well attended by volunteers. The results of their hard work can be seen, particularly on the hillside below the lookout.

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North Harbour Gymnastics Club (Gymnastics Community Trust), Hibiscus Coast Gym Centre, Stanmore Bay, Whangaparaoa. Play Gym 2-5 years, Tues/ Thurs/Fri and Sat. Recreational Artistic 5+, Mon–Thurs & Sat. Rhythmic Gymnastics, Sat only. Orewa Gymnastics Recreational Artistic, Mon only. Term 3 Enrolments open July 11 (Limited places). Holiday Gym School Mon–Wed, 9am–12pm, Week 1 and 2. Info: www.nhgym.co.nz

Running The theme this month was to take images using long exposures to give a sense of movement. This image, by Ron Crosby was taken at Little Manly beach around 6am on an incoming tide. “The tide was moving in quite quickly and I had to move several times,” Ron says. “I wanted a little more light and hoped the tide would not make me move away from my selected spot or get wet feet while waiting for that long, soft receding wave.”

Input sought for Greenways Plan

Do you know some great highways and byways around the Hibiscus Coast? The local board would like to hear about them so they can be considered for its Greenways Plan. The plan (HM June 15) links various off road walking, cycling, horse riding and skating routes around the area into a network. The end result is a series of detailed maps that provides ways of getting from A to B without the use of a car. A team at Auckland Council has been working on the Hibiscus & Bays Greenways Plan this year, including consulting a range of community groups, and distilled that information into the initial draft that was presented to the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board at its meeting last month. That draft goes out to the public for input this week with local events on July 10 and 13 (details in What’s On, p31) and Council hopes that people will share their local knowledge at these events so that better offroad links can be formed around the Coast. The draft is linked to this story at localmatters.co.nz

RUN Auckland Half Marathon, Metro Park East, Millwater, July 24. Marks the end of the RUN Auckland series. Info: http://runauckland.co.nz

Skateboarding Skateboard Hub. The Plaza, Level 1, undercover car park, Whangaparaoa, Sunday: July 17, Aug 21, Sept 18, Oct 16 & Nov 20, 10am–1pm. $15 per session. Skateboards, safety equipment, instruction and portable ramps provided. Info: www.onboardskate.org.nz or phone 09 424 4100.

Tennis Orewa Tennis Club, Victor Eaves Park. Tennis is played year-round by Junior, Senior and Veteran groups on 6 courts. Our Veterans are looking for more members, Mon and Fri mornings. Info: www.orewatennis.co.nz or phone secretary Michelle 09 424 3652. To list sports news for FREE email: terry@localmatters.co.nz

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Classifiedadvertising HIBISCUS MATTERS PUBLISHES COMMUNITY NOTICES AS A FREE SERVICE FOR THE COMMUNITY. A strict first in, first served policy, published subject to space & availability, for non-profit organisations only (conditions apply). All other classifieds are $5.80 p/line (incl GST). Em: hibiscus@localmatters.co.nz (no attachments) Visit: Tamariki Plaza, Cammish Lane, Orewa

COMMUNITY NOTICES ENJOY AN AFTERNOON OF BINGO (Housie) at Bowls Orewa every Friday, 1pm, Play 20, $20 houses for only $2.50 prizes available from $20–$1000. All welcome. Info: 426 6236 or 427 4674. FITNESS LEAGUE EXERCISE CLASSES Our classes are a safe and effective fusion of low- impact exercises and dance to work the whole body, and is suitable for all ages. Ph Olive 424 040. FRIDAY ART GROUP, 10am–12pm, Orewa Community Church. Art classes with an experienced teacher. Suitable for beginner to advanced. Stimulating projects, guest artists, explore new ideas and discover your artistic abilities. GOOD CONDITION BOOKS WANTED NOW For annual Orewa Book Fair to raise funds for Hibiscus Hospice. Please donate your good condition books, magazines, CDs and DVDs to Hibiscus Hospice 2a John Dee Crescent Red Beach. Large quantities can be collected - phone Sue 421 9180 to arrange. No Library Books, Encyclopaedias or Readers Digest condensed books • No Magazines older than 6 months please • No scratched or damaged CDs or DVDs. HBC GRANDPARENTS PARENTING GRANDCHILDREN SUPPORT GROUP Meeting, August 3, Red Beach Methodist Church, Red Beach Rd (next to Mobil) 11am–1.30pm. Friendly and welcoming group. Light lunch provided. Ph Sonia 0274 802 287 HAS FOOD BECOME A PROBLEM FOR YOU? Whether it is overeating or restricting: if an obsession with food or weight is affecting the way you live your life, Overeaters Anonymous can help. Call 09 376 3068. Local meeting at Manly Methodist Church, Wednesday evenings 7-8pm. HIBISCUS COAST FOREST & BIRD Sunday July 17, 10.30am, Join Philip Wrigley for a walk along the Weiti Spit, home of the endangered dotterel and hear about the fascinating landscape and pressure from development. Meet outside the community hall, Sandspit. Gold coin donation. Book through Orewa Estuart Arts Centre, Email: admin@estuaryarts.org, ph 426 5570. JOIN OUR BAND AND GET FREE TUITION on bag pipes and/or drums. All stages and ages welcome. We meet on Wednesdays at 7.30pm in Silverdale. Come and give it a go. The band is also available for hire. Ph Gayle 424 1893 or Bob 424 1838. HBC & District Pipe Band. KIWI DANCE CLUB, SOCIAL DANCE - ballroom, Latin American, new vogue, Modern sequence. All welcome. 4th Sun of month, 5pm-8pm. A great way to meet people. Silverdale Hall, Ph 427 5542 or 022 081 6476. Next event July 24. LADIES CRAFT CLUB, Tuesday 10am, Orewa Community Church. Various Crafts; including mosaics, card making, scrapbooking, quilting & beading. Creché available. Come along and try a new craft and make some new friends.

RED BEACH LADIES PROBUS meet 2nd Wed of month, 10 a.m Red Beach Methodist Church. Friendship, fun, fellowship, outings. All welcome. Ph Gloria 246 8098. SENIORNET FOR SENIORS Computer courses & workshops available. Phone 426 1509. Mon–Thurs 9am–3pm, Fri 9am–12pm www.seniornet-hbc.org.nz THE WAIWERA FISHING & BOATING CLUB - monthly meeting held 6:00 pm, Thursday 7th July at Sugarloaf - Waiwera Beach Bar & Restaurant, Waiwera. Nonmembers welcome.

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DRY SPLIT FIREWOOD Pine - $150 2m3 Hot mix - $200 2m3 Delivered Wellsford to Hibiscus Coast. Ph Chris 425 8575 or 021 0256 4273

GARDEN MAINTENANCE

New gardens, clean ups. Specialising in maintenance & improvement. Phone Dave 021 950 154

HANDYMAN AVAILABLE

decks, fences, painting, foot paths or any other odd jobs. Phone 021 115 5233.

HANDYMAN PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Building repairs • Roofing • Gutter replacement/cleaning • Waterblasting Landscaping • Tree work, Fencing Hedge trimming • Painting • Rubbish removal • Lifestyle-block work. Regular maintenance protects your investment.

HAIRDRESSING MOBILE HAIRCUTS European trained hairstylist to visit you at your time, your place. Sabine Ph 426 9652 021 149 8598

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Fatigue, burnout & quit smoking Ph Bill Parker NZAPH 424 7610 WINTER SPECIAL: HANDS & FEET Nails cut & filed, includes hand & foot massage. $25 each (footspa & nail polish extra). I will come to you. Ph 424 0676.

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Hibiscus Matters needs new walkers for delivery, in various locations in Orewa & the Hibiscus Coast. For more information, email your name, contact details and age to hmdelivery@localmatters.co.nz or phone Kim 021 138 6975.

TECHNICAL SERVICES AUDIOTECH – Home Technology & Electrical – TV Installs, Audio, Alarms, WiFi – 0800 178 679

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We are your One Stop Shop for all professional Custom Framing, Reframing, Mat Cutting, Tapestries, Sport Shirts, Medals, Ready-made frames, Glazing, Repairs, Hardware, All those bits & pieces, plus heaps more. PROTECT YOUR PHOTOS, PICTURES, HANDCRAFTS PLUS ALL ART by using “Plexiglaze”, the Ultimate UV Non Glare & Optical Clear, Protective Glazing & Reglazing for Clarity Safety, Lightweight and cut to any size or shape, and only available from Orewa Picture Framing 2015 Ltd, Shop E Tamariki Plaza, Cammish Lane, Orewa. Ph 427 8124. (opp Hibiscus Matters)

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MUCH LOVED • SENTIMENTAL VALUE Lost on Hibiscus Coast, Silver charm bracelet. Ph Karen 428 2955.

SITUATIONS VACANT SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS

Due to continuing growth in the area, Bayes Coachlines has more vacancies for school bus drivers. We require drivers for each school day ranging from 3-5 hours per day, a morning and an afternoon school run for our local schools. Some charter work is available between the runs and/or on weekends, if you are interested in additional hours. We will cover the cost of getting/renewing your Passenger Endorsement. You need to have a class 2 and or 4 license and a “P” (passenger endorsement) to start immediately, but we can organise the training with our driver trainer to get you through the process if you dont yet have it. If you are interested in joining our team, please contact: John Bayes 09 426 5504 or email: john@bayescoachlines.co.nz

TUITION 36-week local course for Professional Nanny & Childcare Careers STARTS JUNE! Free info: 021 040 9311 nannyacademy.ac.nz Stanmore Bay

SILVERDALE BALLROOM STUDIO Adult classes Thurs 7pm, advanced class 8.15pm. Learn to dance for that special event. Ph 427 5542 or 022 081 6476.

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Greenways Plan information ‘drop in’ session, Orewa Farmers’ market, Orewa Square, 8am–12 noon. Have input into a plan for walking, cycling, horse riding and skating linkages on the Hibiscus Coast. (see story p29)

Family Sunday roast in support of The Feeling Fab Trust, Dairy Flat Bar and Grill, 36 Landfill Access Rd, Dairy Flat, 12 noon. $22.50pp, children $10 – includes roast and desserts. Bookings welcome and advisable, phone 027 428 1512. The Feeling Fab Trust holds Pamper Days for people struggling with grief and loss. Info: www.feelingfab.co.nz

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School’s out! For school holiday programmes and events, (see our feature, p17 to 23)

To the Islands author Kerry Howe will talk about exploring, remembering, and imagining the Hauraki Gulf, Orewa Library, Moana Ave, Orewa, 11am. Black Stacks demonstration and have a go, Orewa Library, Moana Ave, Orewa, 10am. Members of our national cup stacking team will demonstrate the art of stacking cups and you are welcome to have a go. All welcome. (see story p17)

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My husband grew up in Red Beach, and his family farmed the area in the early 1900s. It is now our home, and home to our grandsons: for their Poppa to show them how to fish is what it’s all about. To know that this love of Red Beach and knowledge has been passed down five generations is what makes Red Beach so special to me. Debbie Bayes

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Greenways Plan workshop, Orewa Community Centre, Orewa Square, 5pm–6.30pm. Have input into a plan for walking, cycling, horse riding and skating linkages on the Hibiscus Coast. RSVP to greenwayshb@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz (see story p29)

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Rolling Stones Tribute show, JAC’s Trading Co, Whangaparaoa Plaza, 8.30pm. Tickets ph 428 0259. (see ad p6)

Discover the Weiti River Spit, Stillwater, with Philip Wrigley, Hibiscus Coast Forest & Bird, 10.30am. Meet outside the community hall, Stillwater. Gold coin donation. Book through Orewa Estuary Arts Centre, email: admin@estuaryarts.org, or phone 426 5570.

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Orewa Book Fair, Orewa Community Hall, Orewa Square, Open Friday, 4pm–8pm, Saturday 10am– 4pm, and Sunday, 10am–1pm. Entry free. Thousands of preloved books, CDs and DVDs for sale. Fiction and non-fiction, evechildren’s section, specialist categories. All proceeds to Hibiscus Hospice. (see story p25)

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The Model Show, Whangaparaoa Hall, 10am– 4pm. Organised by the Auckland Marklin Club. Model trains, planes and boats on display. Trains operating all day and a chance to talk with Marklin Club members. Entry $4 adults, $2 children and $8 per family. Info: ph 427 8996 or search for Marklin in Eventfinda.

Legends of Motown Show, Dinner and Dance, Orewa Arts and Events Centre, Riverside Rd, Orewa, from 7pm. Featuring The Temptations, The Supremes and Michael Jackson tribute artists. Includes buffet dinner and dancing until midnight. Dress in Motown style (optional). Fundraiser for Hibiscus Hospice. Tickets $75pp or $100 VIP (includes transport to and from venue for locals). Tickets www. hibiscushospice.org.nz or phone 09 421 9180. (see story p25)

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Trophy honours Nick Saull By Silverdale Snails captain Danny Hemingway The Silverdale Snails Presidents rugby team played the East Coast bays C-Niles on June 18 at Silverdale United Rugby Football Club, but this game was different to any other. It was played in honour of the Snails’ ex-captain Nick Saull (“Big Nick”) who died in a yachting accident on Monday, June 13. In the Presidents rugby grade, made up of ‘senior’ players, every game is declared a 4-4 draw, but this time one of their sponsors, B M Electrical, provided a trophy in honour of Big Nick. It was decided that whenever the Snails play the C-Niles from now on, they will play for the Nick Saull Memorial Trophy to honour their old captain and mate. With an estimated 100 plus of Nick’s family and friends watching and supporting the team, the boys put their bodies on the line and played their hearts out in what was to be an emotional game for their lost brother. They came away with a win in a fitting tribute to Big Nick. The Snails all played with pride and, in true old boys fashion, supplied players to fill in for the opposition. At the emotional post match speeches, Nick’s wife, Jan Saull, and Dylan Turner presented the team with a new Player of the Day cup. The Big Nick player of the day cup, on this occasion, went to police constable Jug, who unfortunately broke his arm in the game. It was an emotional day for all involved, and was a fitting tribute to a great member of the club who will be missed by all who knew him. RIP Big Nick from all your Snails Brothers.

Centre from top, the Snails get half time instructions from the coach. Photo, Jen Hall. Nick Saull gave 100 percent in surf canoe competitions. Photo, Ross Malyon

Players from both teams honour Nick and thank his family and friends who came down to support them. Inset, Snails captain Danny Hemingway played in Nick Saull’s number 4 jersey in honour of his mate, and a number 4 jersey was hung on the sideline as a mark of respect. Photos, Jen Hall

‘Devoted’ lifeguard remembered

by Ross Malyon Nick Saull became associated with Red Beach Surf Club in 2009 when he helped coach a group of boys at Sunday morning training sessions. It was while he was involved with the coaching of the youngsters, which continued for four years, that he became interested in the club’s lifeguard division. He obtained his Surf Lifeguard Award in 2011and went on to become a regular member of a surf canoe crew. For five summers he was devoted to the sport, travelling with his family and the club’s surf canoe fraternity to compete at surf carnivals throughout

the North Island. He was also a regular starter in Masters surf races and his most recent foray into Masters competition was at the NZ Surf Life Saving Championships at Ohope Beach, Whakatane in March of this year. Soon after Nick obtained his Surf Lifeguard qualification he obtained the Marine VHF Radio Operators Certificate and achieved his IRB Drivers qualification. In June 2015 he obtained the IRB Instructors Award and played a key role with fellow lifeguard Peter Kramer in training up club lifeguards for IRB crewman and driver awards. Nick and his wife Jan, who is the secretary for the Senior Surf committee, struck up many friendships within the club, becoming involved with fundraising and working bees. And as the head of Brin Wilson Boat Builders, a boat building and repair company based at Whangaparaoa, he was a saviour to the club when damaged surf canoes were in need of repair. Nick was a giant of a man who was deeply devoted to his family as well as to the surf lifesaving movement. He is greatly missed by his fellow lifeguards, friends and members of the Red Beach Surf Club.