Hibiscus Matters, 19 October 2016_Issue 204 by Lorry McCarthy

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Meet the Coast’s youngest ever elected representative

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Development makes progress

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Summer feature The Hibiscus Coast looks its beautiful best in the promotional video produced by filmmaker Logan Dodds (inset). This shoot in Orewa was one of many that took place at sunrise on a winter’s day. See story p5.

Springing into summer

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Elite yachting centre earmarked for Coast

The potential for a multi-million dollar High Performance sailing facility to be built on the Hibiscus Coast, with Gulf Harbour marina the likely location, could have positive spin offs for local businesses and sailing organisations, but the idea is not welcomed by Albany Ward councillors Wayne Walker and John Watson, who describe it as “a big concern”. Last week Yachting New Zealand’s any issues that might influence our Yachting NZ is in the early stages of Council-owned Takapuna reserve land chief executive David Abercrombie decision making process”. investigating the option of building were revealed, as a result of which the told Hibiscus Matters that Gulf a high performance sailing facility at Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Harbour is one option being He says there are a range of interested Gulf Harbour after its preferred site, refused to grant landowner consent. Yachting NZ withdrew its application considered for a Centre of Excellence. and affected parties that Yachting NZ in Takapuna, was turned down. to use that site in July. However, he says before anything will need to talk to once it understands There was huge community opposition further is done Yachting NZ “will the feasibility of locating on or near after Yachting NZ’s original plans On the North Shore, Yachting NZ’s need to understand the area and the Gulf Harbour site. to build the facility on Auckland continued page 2 Nilfisk Smart Window Washer 18451198 Monster Portable Mini Vac 3530035

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final application was for around 1000sqm of reserve land to build its high performance facility. Cr Walker says that it makes sense that any such site would be on the Hammerhead, at the tip of the marina. This Council-owned land is leased to Gulf Harbour Investments, which was recently granted resource consent to subdivide it. Cr Walker says the worrying thing is that, while the local board had the power to turn down the application in Takapuna, in the case of the Hammerhead there is the potential for a deal to be done between Gulf Harbour Investments and Yachting NZ, with Council out of the loop. Crs Walker and Watson say that any such deal could compromise public transport improvements that are currently underway (with more proposed), as well as parking and public access to the Hammerhead. “It’s very early days but the potential is there and we’re very concerned,” Cr Walker says. “A commercial deal like that could mean the Council and the public, berth holders and ferry service operators, may not be consulted.” The Hammerhead has become a hub for the growing ferry service and associated parking, with parking spaces often overflowing onto the grass. Large numbers use the public boat ramp, especially at weekends. Cr Watson says Council has the option of using the Public Works Act to

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regain control over the Hammerhead. “This land is now far too strategically important for the expanding ferry service and the all-tide ramp that serves the whole Auckland region. The community has been battling for over a decade to safeguard their rights on the Hammerhead. Opposition is now stronger than ever and Council must act decisively to protect this invaluable public asset for the future,” Cr Watson says. Returning Hibiscus & Bays Local Board member Julia Parfitt was on the North Shore City Council when Yachting NZ’s high performance facility was first put forward and funded. She says North Shore City Council sold a disused asset in Albany and some of that money, around $3 million, was set aside for the sailing centre. Those funds were matched by central government. She says because the proposed facility is funded by public money, the Council and the community would need to be consulted. “Although it’s early stages, there’s a need for Yachting NZ to be up front about what’s happening, the dimensions of the building and so on,” she says. Yachting NZ’s high performance programme has been in need of an additional onshore facility for many years. The programme is focused on winning Olympic and Paralympic medals and includes a Youth Programme.

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Political rookies join experienced hands on Council It’s more of the same for the Hibiscus Coast after both sitting councillors, John Watson and Wayne Walker, were re-elected to represent Albany Ward. This will be a second term on Auckland (18), as well as two other members Council for Watson, and the third new to politics, while Janet Fitzgerald, for Walker. Both were previously on who, by contrast, has been in local Rodney District Council and Watson body politics for around nine years, also served a term on the Hibiscus & returns with the highest number of votes for the Hibiscus subdivision. She Bays Local Board. Both are resident on the Hibiscus was the only one on this subdivision to stand for re-election. Coast. Joining her to represent the Coast Final results show Watson well ahead are three candidates who all stood with 19210 votes, and Walker second on the People & Penlink First ticket with 17842. – firefighter Mike Williamson, Vicki Centre right Auckland Future Watson, who has a background in candidates Lisa Whyte and Graham finance and education and BA student Lowe were in third and fourth places Caitlin Watson. None have any respectively with Whyte more than previous political experience. 2000 votes behind Walker. The inaugural meeting of the The Hibiscus & Bays local board governing body is on November 1. (Hibiscus subdivision) welcomes its The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Mike Williamson and Vicki Watson. Full election results and a video interview at youngest ever member, Caitlin Watson will be sworn in on November 2. localmatters.co.nz

First time voter elected to Hibiscus local board At the age of 18, Caitlin Watson voted for the first time, while also standing as a candidate for the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board. It appears that she may be the second youngest person elected to Auckland local body politics, at least in recent times – Joseph Bergin was three months younger and still at Rosmini College when he was elected to the Devonport Takapuna Local Board in 2010. Caitlin says being a teenager means she has a lot to offer young people, who make up a huge chunk of the Coast’s population. “Decisions that we make affect young people too and this is the community that we’ll be inheriting,” she says. The BA student, who says majoring in politics could be on the table, says that transport is a key issue for young people – something she knows first hand after commuting to university by ferry, bus or by carpooling. She says that on the campaign trail voters made it clear they want her to push for weekend ferry services.

She would like to engage youth more about the political system. “Education is one reason why we have we have such a low turnout for local body elections. A lot of people don’t know much about it and I hope to address that at grass roots level, such as speaking to schools.” She says having the option of online voting would have made a difference in getting more youth involved. There are plenty of political discussions around the Watson family’s dinner table – Caitlin’s father is Albany Ward Councillor John Watson and her sister, Lovisa Rasmussen, served last term on the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board and left to have a baby. Her twin brother Shaun is also doing politics as part of his degree. “Dad was reluctant to see me stand for the Local Board, but it’s something I’ve wanted to do for some time.” “I’ve got a lot to learn and I have great people around me to help with that,” Caitlin says. “There can be low expectations of young people but I want to push myself out of my comfort zone.”

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Locals high on turnout statistics

Local areas were among the highest in Auckland for voter turnout. The Rodney Local Board (Warkworth subdivision) area had the highest voter turnout in mainland Auckland – 53.1 percent (only Great Barrier and Waiheke Island’s figures were higher at 58.6 and 69.6 percent respectively). Turnout recorded for the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board (Hibiscus subdivision) area was 45.2 percent – the third highest in mainland Auckland (Orakei came in second with 47.6 percent). Overall voter turnout in Auckland was 38.25 percent and could rise to 38.5 percent once special votes are added. That is slightly up on last election’s 35.5 percent tally, but still well down on the 51 percent recorded in 2010 when the councils amalgamated. Nationwide, voter turnout was 41.8 percent, marginally above the 2013 figure of 41.3 percent.

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Pleased to see in your current edition (HM October 5) that Jyoti, formerly from the Hillary Square bakery, won the car from New World. It is good to know that sometimes the world works the way it is supposed to. Jyoti donated all their remaining stock to our Foodbank when their shop closed and now she has got her reward! Christine Alesbury, Manager, Hibiscus Coast Community House, Orewa

Tree felling madness Have we all gone mad? I have recently read your caption under the front page photo (HM October 5) of the former Peninsula Golf Club in Red Beach – 500 trees felled! I have heard that a few pohutukawa have been replanted, but 500 felled! How many tree-growing years does this represent? I have heard of various other areas where threes have been felled without sufficient reason and have been appalled. Remember – our trees represent ‘lungs’ for our towns and cities to replenish our polluted suburban air with clean air and provide shelter and home for birdlife. Think carefully and plan better. Daphne Mason, Wainui Editor’s note: Commissioners gave the green light in their resource consent decision on the development in August 2013.

Road blocks I am absolutely amazed permission has been granted in the Whangaparaoa area to build so many new houses when the main and only road in and out of the Peninsula is not be expanded or upgraded. In other words my time and cost to get in and out of the peninsula is going to be even more compromised than it is now to cater to the developers. It has been bad enough avoiding the New World complex very small entrance way, another completely ill thought out roading decision for Whangaparaoa Road,

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but to now expect hundreds more vehicles to navigate this mostly one lane road is beyond belief. So another road in Auckland on the back burner to pay for the inner city rail loop, and another idyllic suburb ruined by this instant drive to cram as many houses as possible in an area ill equipped to deal with these policies. Phyl Braxton (posted at localmatters.co.nz)

Corruption questions There is obviously much more still to come in the corruption court case involving the Rodney District Council and Auckland Council (HM October 5). But enough already to ask, if there is any truth at all in these accusations, where were all the other heads of departments, the Mayors and Councillors? And what of the highly paid CEOs, including one presented with a substantial and questionable bonus on his departure? For how long have they been blinded to these events where nothing in such a bureaucratic edifice happens in isolation? Or were they all too busy ‘out to lunch’? Many of these folk continue to be deeply involved in Council affairs, at all levels. It is perhaps time to take the blinkers off and stop fooling ourselves as to what corruption actually covers and call for a much wider investigation into how local authorities actually operate. Not conspiracy theories but the nuts and bolts of reality. John Simons, Orewa

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‘Wimpy Council’ caves Two items in your last paper got me thinking. On page 13, October 5 edition I see Puhoi’s rally against Intensification. Chris Dickson local sailor owns a 40ha block in Puhoi. Requests Council let him subdivide it into a 24-site sub-division. Although he was thwarted he did get a small dispensation, from the Unitary Plan Panel who take not a blind bit of notice of any community’s thoughts or feelings about their neighbourhoods, changing the 2010 Structure Plan and allowing property downsizing from 4000m2 to 2500m2, which Council then approved. I then turn to page 17, Red Beach Intensification, where Mr Dickson is requesting Council that his Residential Large Lot be rezoned to Residential Lot. Our wimpy Council caves in under some guise of Landscape Precinct, again allowing sites to be downsized (in Mr Dickson’s favour) from 8,000m2 to 2000m2. Most people can’t afford a City Planner to fight battles of this nature and so we, the Joe citizens of this world, have greedy developers or land bankers, changing the dynamics of plans already laid out. Heather Newkirk, Hatfields Beach (abridged)

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We went on the Gulf Harbour ferry during the school holidays to the city, during the middle of the day when it isn’t so busy. There was hardly a carpark Well done to Lions for clearing the to be found. Some people had parked sand from the esplanade on Orewa beach (HM October 5) So why on the lawn or should I say in the doesn’t the Council or Board attend mud! Now with the Britomart centre to such matters? This sort of routine so easily accessible, the ferry makes maintenance in Orewa, and no doubt travelling to the city pleasurable, with elsewhere, is woefully inadequate. The no worries of finding a parking space Council gets away with doing as little or coping with the traffic in the city. as possible. The ‘Love Auckland’ slogan With two more ferry crossings a day on Council correspondence is pure bull and the ferry busier in the summer, it dust. If the Council loved Auckland it would be good to increase the size of would ensure it looked ‘loveable’. Parts the carpark. Suzie Gordon, Whangaparaoa of Orewa are third world.

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Orewa resident Mike Stickland is concerned that contractors are not able to permanently fix holes in the road. Holes outside Orewa North Primary were deep and getting worse when Mr Stickland advised Council of the problem in early August. They passed the issue onto Auckland Transport (AT) and the holes were repaired promptly. However, a week after the repairs were made, the holes were back. Mr Stickland drew this to Council’s attention but no further repairs were made until after Hibiscus Matters enquired about the situation on October 7. AT spokesman Mark Hannan says that a crew was dispatched to re-patch the hole on Monday, October 10. He says pothole repairs often need additional work after bad weather as water can get underneath the patch. “As well as bad weather this road has been subject to additional bus traffic, which is putting extra load on it,” Mr Hannan says. “AT is currently looking into a permanent solution to the issue.”

Underwhelmed I confess to being a bit ‘underwhelmed’ by the so-called Marine Education Centre built at Hobbs Wharf (HM October 5). I can see how what looks like a little floating garage might be helpful for the Massey researchers but wasn’t it meant to be a community facility? Surely something more along the lines of the one at Leigh could have been created? Developers are taking away our green spaces. They should be giving something significant back. Catherine Davidson, Army Bay

Cycle lane now Big ups to the guy who wrote to Hibiscus Matters about the need for a cycle lane along Whangaparaoa Road. Once again, as changes are planned for this road, cars are the only consideration. This is the main road and we have a right to safely travel along it, whether on two wheels or four wheels. Cycle Lane Now!! Brad Foster, Stanmore Bay

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family members, have been affected by Multiple Sclerosis. I have been sincerely touched by some of the people we have met, the stories they have told and I am even more motivated to achieve our target of raising $20,000 for MS Research (we are now up to $14000!). I am also very thankful to the wonderful residents to shared their homes/ property with me while I was in the area. So, Thank you to the wonderful people who read your paper! I love this part of the world! To learn more about Multiple Sclerosis, visit http://msresearch. nz/ or check out details of the walk at www.walkNZforMS.com.au Nikki Ladd

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These buildings (inset) in Manly Village could be demolished this year to make way for this apartment complex.

Manly Village apartments now on horizon Owners of a group of shops in Manly Village have been given notice under their demolition clause as plans to build a five-storey apartment and retail complex on the site move forward. It was more than a year ago that at $699,000) and two penthouse (most expensive Hibiscus Matters revealed plans for the apartments Manly Ridge Apartments development $2.5million) as well as 42 car parks. Mr and director Mark Pepers says the Pepers says 13 apartments, including project was delayed by “the demand both penthouses, have been sold off on professional services in the building the plans, as well as all the retail units. industry at the moment”. Construction could begin early next He says building consent is about to year and take around 10 months. The be lodged with Auckland Council and retail units on the ground floor will be he anticipates that they will be ready the first to be completed; Mr Pepers to demolish existing buildings on the said they could be starting a fit out on site, at 60–62 Rawhiti Road, towards those around six months after the start of construction. the end of this year. The new complex will feature He says disruption to surrounding eight retail shops, 24 two-bedroom busineses and the public will be kept apartments (for which prices start to a minimum during the build.

Orewa seawall consent delayed Appeals made on Auckland Council’s proposed Unitary Plan have affected the proposal to build a seawall along Orewa Beach from Kohu Street to Marine View. A resource consent application for the seawall was to have been lodged to enable public notification to happen prior to Christmas but this is now not possible. Back in June, the local board approved the draft design for the wall and Council had hoped to apply for for this framework to settle prior to resource consent last month. lodging the consent application.” However, Council’s local parks manager, Martin van Jaarsveld, The team hopes to lodge the says since then the project team has application prior to Christmas, so that amended the design to reduce visual Council’s resource consent team can effects and also provided greater detail consider it through to February. to its proposal including sand levels It is likely that public notification will and the impact of handrails and rock therefore take place next February ‘up-stands’. and/or March. He says in addition “the planning Funding to build the wall will be up framework is currently in a state of to Council’s incoming Finance & flux with the implications of appeals Performance Committee and will be on the proposed Auckland Unitary based on where Orewa sits in terms of Plan as yet unclear, and we are waiting its coastal work priorities.

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Leaner Council needed All the hoardings are down, glossy brochures long since deposited in recycling bins and the election a fast fading memory for most. When the dust has settled there’s a new mayor in the town hall, a different mix of councillors around the table and some big changes in the composition of local boards, not least of which, up here on the Coast. Amongst a number of those people referred to above there is also a strong feeling that things have to change within the Super City. When first set up, this structure was imposed on Auckland without the public having a say. Now, six years on, there appears to be the belated recognition that it isn’t working for Aucklanders the way it should. In short it needs to be adapted and made far more responsive to the local communities it is meant to serve. That will need to happen in a timely fashion if public trust and confidence is to be restored. It won’t be achieved through PR spin or hollow slogans – it’ll require real and meaningful change to the way Council and its various CCOs interact with the public ... and to what they deliver on the ground. To be fair, it hasn’t been all the unrelenting doom and gloom depicted in some circles. Up on the Coast there have been a number of substantial community projects delivered over the last six years that would not have happened with the previous Rodney District Council. And there are a number of significant transport projects due to be rolled out over the next few months that should help the traffic situation while efforts continue to advance the timetable for Penlink. These include the expansion of the Gulf Harbour ferry service, the dynamic laning trial on Whangaparaoa Road and a multi-million dollar extension and upgrade to the Silverdale Park and Ride. The new mayor has made it clear he’ll be pushing government for more investment in the infrastructure necessary to cope with the staggering increase in Auckland’s population. The view is that, with record levels of immigration, Auckland can’t keep adding a city the size of Tauranga every five years solely off the back of its existing ratepayer base – 40,000 new residents last year; 800 new people arriving every week! Such an approach to the government will be greatly aided, in my view, by Auckland Council showing itself to be a lean and efficient organisation, prudent and innovative with the funds it already administers and a council that is supported by its residents. That’s the challenge that lies ahead. It is by no means an insurmountable task and success will make for a much better Auckland for everyone. Finally, thank you for the privilege of representing the Hibiscus Coast, this unique and stunning part of the world that has attracted us all here to live. That is an honour. Thank you again. For more Viewpoint visit our website www.localmatters.co.nz

Unitary Plan heads to court Auckland Council has received 106 appeals against its decisions on the proposed Auckland Unitary Plan, which replaces legacy councils’ District Plans and sets out the rulebook for Auckland’s growth over the next 30 years. Appeals against the decisions closed and Outstanding Natural Landscapes, last month. Sixty-five appeals have some of the subdivision provisions been lodged with the Environment for rural zones, provisions relating Court and 41 with the High Court. to air quality standards, car parking In addition, eight judicial review standards in a number of urban applications have been filed in the (town centre) zones, resource consent High Court against the Council’s thresholds and controls relating to decisions. retirement villages. The parts of the plan that are subject to While many appeals relate to specific appeal include objectives and policies sites, Council has also been served associated with urban growth and the with a small number of appeals that Rural Urban Boundary, site specific could impact on development across a rules for Significant Ecological Areas number of residential zones.

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Metlifecare’s proposal to build a large retirement village in Red Beach went before commissioners last week. The hearing, held in Orewa on October and come back another day,” he said. 11, 12 and 14, was before independent The buildings that infringe the height commissioners Jenny Hudson (chair), restrictions are in the centre of the Gavin Lister and Jan Heijs. complex, away from its boundaries. Metlifecare proposes to build a village As the surrounding residential area is on its 5ha site on the former Peninsula still under development, the western Golf course, which will include 393 boundary of the proposed village is apartments, a 68-bed care centre, 28 the one most residents are concerned villas and facilities such as a swimming about, as it is alongside established pool and bowling green. There were homes. Hibiscus Hospice, which is on 32 submissions on the proposal – the this boundary, has provided written majority from Red Beach residents in approval, as have Fletchers Residential opposition who say the building is out which is developing the surrounding of scale with its residential surrounds. land. Parts of the buildings exceed the Metlifecare’s lawyer says the company nine metre height control rules and has offered to consult with neighbours Council planners have recommended on the western boundary regarding landscaping. that resource consent be declined. Further contentious issues raised at the However, for Philip and Jill Crow and hearing may see the commissioners Hilton Boshard, who live in John Dee seek legal advice. At issue is the Crescent, the issue is clear. “From our potential impact of appeals made on perspective, those buildings will take Auckland Council’s proposed Unitary the sky away,” Mr Crow said. Plan. Council’s representatives said at Red Beach Society was incorporated the hearing that the outcome of those to fight the proposal. Its submission appeals may affect rules relevant to says that the proposed village “is an Metlifecare’s resource consent, but the over intensive use of the site” resulting company’s lawyer, Michael Savage, in significant adverse affects on the disagrees. Council’s reporting planner residential environment. Simon Titter told the hearing that Commissioner Jan Heijs said at the a decision is due by the end of this hearing that Metlifecare’s lawyer’s month as to how Unitary Plan rules presentation did not address the bulk that are already operative could be and scale of the buildings, to which affected by appeals. he replied that there are no District Ms Hudson said commissioners may Plan rules relating to the length of buildings, only the height. seek their own legal advice. There is also dispute over where Metlifecare’s group development the measurement of the height of manager Grant Arbuckle told the buildings is made from, with the hearing that the inclusion of breaks in applicant’s lawyer saying it should be the building to reduce the bulk would from “the natural ground level as at not work for village residents and would cost too much. “The inclusion April 12, 2012”. The proposal includes a café and of breaks in the building will create small retail precinct, which would be construction inefficiencies that will detrimentally impact the project’s accessible to the public. Metlifecare’s financial viability,” he said. lawyer argued at the hearing that that this commercial aspect, which does not Metlifecare is investing around $150 normally come within the definition million in building the village and is of what is permitted in a retirement hoping to begin work in October 2017. village, could be treated as separate. “If The commissioners have 15 working you put a red line through the café and days from the close of the hearing to dairy you could turn those into units make their decision.

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Kuzina Mediterranean Café & Bar Diners at the recently-opened restaurant Kuzina, in Orewa, could be forgiven for thinking they had been transported to the Mediterranean. The striking Spanish tiles were imported from Spain, while the doorway pillars symbolise the Greek architecture of the Acropolis, in Athens. The cuisine is also a rich mix of the two cultures. Kuzina is owned by business partners Adem Eser, Servet Kaplan and Eres Job, who all have years of experience in the hospitality industry, both in New Zealand and overseas. “Choosing the location for our establishment was never the problem,” Adem says. “We knew we wanted to be in the seaside community of Orewa. After looking at what else was on offer in the area, we knew locals would love a mixture of Spanish and Greek cuisine.” As well as being a part-owner, Servet is

also the chef. Originally from Istanbul, he comes from a family of chefs and specialises in Mediterranean cuisine. He has perfected his much-loved recipes to bring together flavours that suit the New Zealand palette. “Everything is made fresh, our produce is of high quality and we cater for vegetarian and gluten free. Our most popular dishes are Kaplan’s mussels and our original beef Iskender.” The restaurant also offers a wide range of beverages including the popular ouzo, a colourless aniseed alcoholic drink and a range of Spanish beers and wines. Adem, who arrived in New Zealand from Istanbul to learn English 12 years ago, says his family is multi-national. “I met my wife Min, in New Zealand. She is Korean and our two children speak three languages – Korean, Turkish and English. When we were looking at where to settle both of us couldn’t bear to leave New Zealand.”

An opportunity to learn public speaking can be slotted into your lunch break, with Toastmasters keen to get numbers up at their Orewa Lunchtime club. Club coach Philip Wrigley says the few speeches, if you join and everyone Orewa Lunchtime Toastmasters was a gets to talk about themselves for the corporate club for the former Rodney first speech to make things easier.” District Council, but it fell on hard Philip says that Toastmasters is also times after the councils amalgamated. modernising its educational programme It re-launched as a community club with more online material to replace around 18 months ago and currently printed manuals starting next year. has eight members. Increasingly, paper notes to jog your Philip, who is charged with more memory as you speak will be replaced than doubling those numbers by by notes on a tablet or smartphone. the middle of next year, says this is the only local Toastmasters to have However, Philip says that thinking daytime meetings, which can suit a on your feet and inter-personal lot of local business people or retirees. communication will always be at the The meetings are also half the length core of Toastmasters. “As much as learning and gaining of the evening meetings. “Some of the members come up from skills it is about helping other people the North Shore, but what we are really to do the same. The appeal is that so after is more local members who can many roles involve speaking to groups use the club for business networking and telling a good story is a skill that and social connections as well as almost everybody needs these days.” Orewa Lunchtime Toastmasters professional development,” he says. Toastmasters builds confidence in meets at St Chad’s Church Hall, 117 public speaking but Philip says when Centreway Road, Orewa from 12 you first start, you are not expected noon until 1pm. Anyone over the age to give a speech. “You start as a guest of 18 can join. and initially learn from seeing what Info: contact club president Sonley others are doing,” he says. “A manual Johnstone, email sonley.johnstone@ is provided to help you with your first gmail.com or phone 428 2424.

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Farmers build on target Work on the four-storey Farmers complex in Silverdale is progressing well and is expected to be complete next July, after which the interior fit out will begin. The building, on the corner of Coast over the impact that the new Millwater Parkway and Silverdale centre may have on The Plaza in Street, includes an undercover Whangaparaoa – Farmers, Whitcoulls shopping plaza, a 5490sqm Farmers and Stevens are all part of the James store over two levels and up to 30 Pascoe Group and all currently have retail stores (including Whitcoulls, stores in The Plaza. Stevens and three cafés). Farmers Trading Company chief The multi-level parking lot is currently financial officer Michael Power says being erected and its floors will be any decision regarding the future of poured within the next month. Farmers, Whitcoulls and Stevens in Speculation has been rife on the The Plaza remains confidential.

All nighter for fire volunteers Several Manly Fire Brigade volunteers slept rough on the night of October 7 in a fundraiser for homeless people, although stormy weather saw a few of them retreat into the station’s engine bay. Two of the volunteers made up beds in a fire truck parked outside the Manly station while around half a dozen others slept in cardboard box shelters in the engine bay; the door was left open to the weather. Groups around New Zealand took part in 14 Hours Homeless, which is a Salvation Army initiative.

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Beach series to run in Orewa One of the most popular sports events on the North Shore is expanding, bringing its weekly run/swim/standup paddleboard series to Orewa this summer. The Orewa Beach Series is a new addition to the Harcourts Beach Series that takes place on a Tuesday in Takapuna. The series has been in Takapuna for 12 years and attracts an average of 550 participants per event. The Orewa series begins on December 1 and features 10 events that take place on Thursday evenings, where participants of any age can participate in running, swimming or stand up paddleboarding. There are entry fees for juniors and adults and how many activities, or events, you take part in is up to each participant. Options include a 5km run (2.5km for U12s), 500m–2000m ocean swim (250m junior) and 1km, 3km or 4km stand up paddleboard (run by Nik Sams of SUP Shed in Orewa). Youngsters that enter also accrue points for their school – there is a trophy for the winning primary school. The man behind the event, Nick Carroll, who recently took part in the Sea2Summit alongside Dave Williams, running from Wanganui to the summit of Mt Ruapehu, describes the series as an interactive community event that aims to encourage multi generations, families and motivated individuals to get outdoors and be active while in a safe environment. “Following the popularity of the Takapuna Beach Series we began looking at expanding to a new event on Thursday evenings. It takes a very unique location to be suitable for a Beach Series and we wanted to offer a new event for people north of the bays,” he says. “We’re looking forward to seeing both Takapuna participants who are keen to try out the new event, as well as new faces from the North Auckland region this summer. It’s not about being

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Whangaparaoa bike track on track Whangaparaoa School is getting closer to its long-held goal of completing a bike and pump track on the school grounds that will also be open to the wider community. The track will help teach children road safety skills and to be confident when cycling by providing a safe place to practice. Children on bikes will have to learn to watch out for pedestrians and pedestrians to be aware of bikes. Mini pedestrian crossings across the track will provide a safe place to cross, as well as helping children learn how to use crossings correctly. The school estimates around $85,000 will be needed in total for the 500m asphalt track. Around $60,000 has been raised so far from grants (including a recent Hibiscus & Bays Local Board grant of $7000) and fundraising (a quiz night raised more than $11,000). Bikes in Schools has provided advice and Auckland Transport pledged to provide cycle skills training once the track is operational. The local community and parents have donated through Givealittle. Fulton Hogan will be the main contractors. Around $20,000 of this will be spent on the bikes and helmets plus a modified container to store them in. This means that around $25,000 is needed to complete the project, which bike track committee member Warren Frogley says is an opportunity for the school and wider community to contribute towards

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something that will remain for generations to come. Volunteers are needed with machinery such as diggers and trucks, others to help lay out the track, and boxing materials are also sought. Once the track is complete, any additional or future funds raised will go towards adding pump and skills elements. The school has been working towards building the track since a student survey in 2013 and a subsequent design project by the TravelWise team of Year 6 students as part of the Futureintech scheme. They worked with an engineer through the research and design process, and the project won a merit award in the Transpower Neighbourhood Engineering Awards. Info: www.wgp.school.nz/bike_track

Golf is one sport that children can get hooked on at a young age and a programme called Starting New at Golf (SNAG) aims to introduce more local primary school students to the game. SNAG contains all the elements of golf but in a modified form and using appropriately sized equipment. Whangaparaoa Golf Club manager Lesley MacDonald says that SNAG, which is run by Kelly Sports, is to be introduced at Red Beach, Gulf Harbour and Silverdale Schools over summer. She says that the golf club is supporting the initiative in order to boost numbers of junior players. Lesley says that the club will provide space on its course in Army Bay for a SNAG summer holiday programme, after which young players have the option of joining as junior members for a $50 annual fee. Blake Cowley of Golf HQ runs the junior programme at Whangaparaoa Golf Club and he currently sees around 10 students each week. Recently the option of playing a round of golf with their family on Sundays was offered to the juniors as well as their regular Wednesday lesson.

A bike track with obstacles so you can test your maneuvering skills, is to be built at Gulf Harbour School and will be open to the public. The track is being built as a permanent reminder of the contribution that former principal John Petrie made to the school, and will be called The Petrie Track. The 2m wide track will be 350m long and have skill sections such as weaving between poles and over obstacles. It is to be built in the school grounds, but the community will be able to access it after school hours and in weekends. Students have raised money and sponsorship and grants have also contributed to the estimated $50,000 cost of the project. A Givealittle account has been set up and all contributions are welcome.

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amusement rides, raffles and a grand finale of fireworks at 9pm. The concert is not a Christmas Carols event, but will have plenty of popular ‘summer sounds’ performed by The Beat (featuring ex-DD Smash drummer Pete Warren), and 10 piece covers band NASHA. The Surf Sounds concert is a fundraiser for Orewa Surf Club. The buskers will be back in February (24–26), with an acro-balance and high-unicycle duo from Israel as well as performers from Japan, and favourites from past years including a contortionist, aerial performers, jugglers and comedians taking part. There will be two evening shows in the carpark by Muldoons – a family event and a show which will be aimed at an audience aged 16 years and over (the costumes will be smaller, the music bolder and illusions will be along the lines of razor blade swallowing). Another highlight for the summer is that Orewa Lions Big Dig will return on January 21.

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decade on the Coast, with 1028.1mm but 2016 is nudging up to that total, with 1001.4mm recorded so far (January to September). NIWA’s prediction for early summer (October to December) for this region is that temperatures are likely to be above average and rainfall “in the near normal or above normal range”. Soil moisture levels for that period are predicted to be above normal. NIWA principal forecaster Chris Brandolino says that ‘normal’ is worked out on a 30-year average (currently on 1981– 2011 figures). By his calculations, for Auckland, average rainfall would be a total of 279mm over the three month period, October to December, give or take 20 percent.

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Gala retains country flavour “Cow Pie Bingo, mini tractor rides, dog obedience and a Young Farmer competition are among the activities that ensure Silverdale School’s annual Country Show Day retains its rural focus. The school’s zone is increasingly suburban, but each year it acknowledges its rural roots with a crowd-pleasing Country Show Day fundraiser. This year the funds go towards equipment in new entrant classrooms and a library upgrade. Cow Pie Bingo is new this year – a Shaleo Valley Highland Fold cow will be roaming an area marked off in a grid pattern and a $10 ticket gives a chance to win $1000 if the “cow pie” lands in your square. There will be an Angry Bird Throw, Zoomals and a wide range of craft and food stalls. The White Elephant sale returns with good quality clothing for children and adults, toys, games, puzzles, books and bric-a-brac. There will be plenty of activities for the young ones including the everpopular teacher dunking, as well as paintball, smash-a-plate, Funco rides (boot camp, wipe out balls, ferris wheel, Disney cups), an obstacle course and bouncy castles. Live and silent auctions have some great items donated by local businesses, including a Weber barbecue, deluxe spa pool and passes to Silverdale Adventure Park. You can even bid on a vasectomy from Silverdale Medical Centre.

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Wainui School’s annual AG Day & Country Fair will be held on Friday, October 21. The event is open to the public from 9.15am at the school, 492 Waitoki Rd, Wainui. It includes competitions for the students’ handreared animals and chickens, a range of market stalls for early Christmas shopping, games and activities, music and delicious food. For the diary – Upcoming school Galas this summer: Wainui School Ag Day and Country Fair, Oct 21, from 9.15am • Gulf Harbour School, November 5 • Red Beach School November 20 • Stanmore Bay School – March 5 • Whangaparaoa School, March 11.

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Gardening with Dee Pignéguy mikedee@clear.net.nz

Making soil Like the ancient paradise gardens of Persia, urban gardens can be relaxing places to spend time. People garden because it is fun working in such a stimulating and vital living environment. In this column in Hibiscus Matters, I will help you discover the wonderful taste of garden produce, where fresh means growing just a minute ago. My husband Mike and I left our magnificent food forest garden in Glenfield, relocating to the Hibiscus Coast to a section covered in kikuyu grass overlaying deep clay. Removing a sticky, water resistant spade full revealed the absence of a functioning soil food web—nature’s worldwide web that allows plants to grow without chemical fertilisers. All plants depend on the soil food web: the network of microorganisms that live in the soil. They get their nutrition and energy by feeding on either the organic matter in the soil or on each other. Soil is the underground kingdom of microorganisms who are the key caretakers of the soil’s mineral balance, humus content, aeration and moisture. Soil is actually a complex system of living organisms, cycling nutrients and making them available for plants. It was apparent that the first job, before any gardening could take place, was to build some soil and not being a fan of digging, I decided that sheet mulching was the way to go. Covering a large area of the kikuyu grass with heavy cardboard overlaid with a couple of truckloads of chippings from local trees gave the earthworms and microorganisms in the soil the opportunity to begin the process of “digging” and making soil. While nature’s diggers and recyclers were getting on with the job, I began to prepare for a fertile soil, gathering plenty of organic matter to build compost. Nature’s soil organisms have been making compost since life on earth began and making backyard compost is just a natural process of decomposition in which once living materials are transformed into nutrients for plants. Seaweed, grass clippings, coffee grounds, nettles and comfrey leaves, untreated sawdust, paper, hair, teabags, straw, leaves as well as household scraps are among the things that can go on the compost pile. As the decomposers get on with the job, the compost materials shrink quite quickly. Really, once you put a pile together, compost makes itself! The sheet mulching prepared the bed, the compost was ready, now the next big adventure was about to start – planting the summer garden. But was I ready for a potential summer drought?

Introducing…

Organic gardener and author Dee Pigneguy has taken over Hibiscus Matters’ gardening column from editor Terry Moore. Dee has been living in Manly since the start of this year and she and husband Mike are establishing an edible garden on their small suburban site. Dee enjoys sharing her knowledge at schools and through workshops and books and is also assisting with the community garden at Whangaparaoa Hall.

Dee’s North Shore garden was a food forest.

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A day of fabulous fun Just getting out of bed and facing the day was hard for Liz York of Dairy Flat as she struggled to cope with the death of her husband Allan, and her grandmother, which occurred on consecutive days. She describes the grief for her and Liz York her three young sons as “crippling” and remembers the feeling of despair clearly although it was 18 years ago; Alan (38) was killed in a car accident while driving home from Gisborne, after hearing from Liz that her grandmother had died. “You get into a deep hole – it was like I had died too,” she says. “I had to keep going for my boys. I’d drop the kids at school and sit in the car crying.” stories,” she says. Eventually Liz found out about the Women in Grief Home Care Massage, makeup, a manicure and Charitable Trust, which offered lovely food are just part of the package, counseling and workshops. She which is provided in return for a koha offered to help and ended up running as the service is not funded and run by volunteers. the service for almost a decade. In 2011 she and a friend decided on Waste Management in Dairy Flat a plan to “bring some joy into the are a significant sponsor, providing grieving process” and, in 2014, the their offices for the pamper days and covering the cost of catering. Feeling Fab Trust was born. Its aim is to provide “heartfelt support Women who may enjoy the pampering through grief and loss”, which it days are nominated to take part by does by providing pamper days. Hair various organisations and then register stylists, massage therapists and other themselves. professionals volunteer their time – Liz says the service is in high demand Liz calls them her “Feeling Fab angels” and the Trust has been approached to run pamper days in Tauranga and – to make the sessions happen. Liz says at the start of the pamper Christchurch. “We are always looking days, women come in weighed down for sponsors and volunteers to enable by grief, but that sharing their stories, us to continue the programme. We being pampered and having fun want to help as many people as possible means they leave with some of that – everyone deserves to feel fabulous, whatever they’re going through.” burden lifted. The groups are limited to 16 The next open pamper day is on participants. Liz says that talking with December 4 at Waste Management in others is the key. “In my view that’s Dairy Flat. why we have such a high suicide rate – Info: www.feelingfab.co.nz or phone because we don’t feel safe to share our Liz on 021 137 3155.

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Families who have lost a loved one cared for by Hibiscus Hospice in the last 12 months are invited to attend the annual Remembrance Service. It is being held on Sunday, November 6 starting at 2pm at Hospice, 2A John Dee Crescent, Red Beach. Please bring a plate. Birds NZ have released the results of their annual survey of birds at Shakespear Open Sanctuary. A notable feature is very rapid growth in numbers of tui, which are now the most common bird in the Sanctuary.

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Win for Coast ambassador Orewa College student Jennifer Palmer took out first place in an international competition for young people judged on leadership skills and community service. The finals of the Lions Young Ambassador were on October 8 and 9 and saw Jennifer up against finalists from throughout the Lions District 202K region; this consists of nine zones and stretches from the Coromandel to Cape Reinga and includes Samoa, American Samoa, Fiji and Tonga. Second place was Chavi Breja from South Auckland, and Mihi Shepherd from Whangarei came in third. Jennifer Palmer receives her regional Just making the final was a huge Young Ambassador prize certificate achievement, as there were a number from Frank King-Turner, Lions District of strong contenders for the regionals, 202K Vice Governor, of Wellsford. held in September, from Coast and Rodney colleges. Students were interview and speech. judged on their community service Jennifer’s prize is $1500 to be used for and leadership, based on their CV, an further education.

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Beth Edwards has dreamed of being a professional ballet dancer almost from the first time she put on ballet shoes, at the age of three. She’s been through a lot of shoes since then and currently wears out a pair of pointe shoes every two weeks, but her focus has never wavered. Now, aged 16, she is combining fulltime classical ballet training with her NCEA studies. The teenager leaves home in Manly at 7am each weekday for her classes in the city and is not back until 6pm. Alongside this, she does her NCEA study by correspondence and so far has achieved Distinction in Royal Academy of Dance exams, as well as Excellence in all her NCEA subjects. There is little time for a social life, but Beth knows that hard work, commitment, focus, an element of luck – and, of course, money – are all part of succeeding in the competitive world of dance. At the end of her two years of training, she will be able to audition for professional ballet companies

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which will take here one step closer to performing on the world stage. Training currently costs $20,000 a year (those pointe shoes alone cost $150 every two weeks) and as well as selling hand-crafted gifts, babysitting and applying for scholarships, a Givealittle page has been set up. To donate, search for Beth Edwards.

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A new course at the Stanmore Bay Pool & Leisure Centre is designed to help people cope with osteoarthritis. It is being run by physiotherapist Kate Risbook and personal trainer Aviv Jones who say it utilises the most up-to-date research on arthritis management. The course runs for six weeks (October and November) and includes education and advice as well as exercycle sessions. It is open to anyone who has had a diagnosis of osteoarthritis in the hips, knees or ankles. Places are limited. Info: phone Aviv, 027 556 6804 or visit the Leisure Centre.

The Hibiscus Coast Athletics Club’s season gets underway this month and they say many of their young participants will have the recent Olympics in mind as they run, jump and throw a discus. “There will be youngsters wanting to they learn and develop the basic motor be just like pole vault bronze medalist skills for athletics though games that Eliza McCartney, or other athletics simulate athletics events. medalists Valerie Adams, Nick Willis The older ones train and complete or Tomas Walsh,” the club’s coaching in events such as sprints, long jump coordinator and selector, Brad and discus. All are encouraged to take Barron, says. At present pole vaulting part in the full variety of athletics is out of the question at Metro Park disciplines and can also represent East in Millwater, where the club is the club at an Auckland-wide and based, as for that you need a rubber national level. athletics track and a full pole vault The season began for the older ones pit, but there’s plenty more on offer. on October 5, and for younger ones The club’s weekly athletics nights (on on October 26. Wednesdays) cater for three–17-year- Info: www.hcac.co.nz or email info@ olds. Three to six-year-olds follow the hcac.co.nz International Athletics Federation’s Youngsters leap into the athletics Get, Set, Go training program where season at Millwater.

Sports people line up for Harbour excellence awards A number of clubs and sports people from the Hibiscus Coast are finalists for the Massey University Harbour Sport Excellence Awards. Warrior Shaun Johnson is a finalist for Sportsman of the Year and Red Beach Surf Lifesaving’s Hannah Williams is in the Junior Sportswoman of the Year category where she is up against some stiff opposition, including Olympic pole vault medalist Eliza McCartney. Anna-Marie Keighley, who umpired at the Olympics and only recently

resigned from Whangaparaoa College, is up for Umpire of the Year, along with former Hibiscus Matters’ sports columnist Richard Casutt. Among the finalists for Club of the Year is Whangaparaoa Tennis Club, and the Club of Origin series, which teams from Silverdale Rugby Club competed in this year, is up for Sporting Event of the Year. The awards will be presented to winners on November 25.

Guides mark time

Swim school takes top business award

Northern Arena in Silverdale took home two prestigious awards – Supreme Business Excellence and Employer of the Year – at last month’s Westpac Auckland Business Awards, North. The awards recognise Northern Arena’s ability to retain, support and reward employees. Being awarded Employer of the Year put Northern Arena in contention for the Supreme Business Excellence award. The swim school and gym took out the supreme award against a strong field of winners from all the other individual categories.

Despite a damning building report a year ago, nothing has been done to remedy the extensive rot in the Orewa Girl Guide’s den. The report by Hutchinson Consulting Engineers found that the den needs a complete rebuild. The tin shed alongside also has significant rust. Guides regional coordinator Larraine Harris says that it is still on Girl Guiding NZ’s ‘to do’ list and that national office’s priorities are buildings that are in a worse state, or not occupied. More than 65 girls meet each week in the den in Centreway Road. In the meantime, funding for a new tin shed has been obtained and that replacement is in hand, Larraine says. Last year the district coordinator at the time, Karen Alden, was asked to prepare a report covering the pros and cons of rebuilding the den versus selling the site and amalgamating with Whangaparaoa Guides, based in Stanmore Bay, or renting a hall.

Warkworth Birthing Centre Prenatal Classes

All welcome no matter where you plan to birth. Prenatal classes are a great way to meet other expectant parents, learn about birthing choices, and gain conﬁdence. Held at the Warkworth Birthing Centre, with a tour of the birthing room included. A wide variety of topics are covered, including: Late pregnancy exercise, nutrition, and warning signs • Relationship/lifestyle changes • Informed decision making • The labour and birth process • Birth place options and environment • Pain and power in labour • Massage and relaxation • Self help comfort measures and medical pain relief • Medical assistance and Caesarean birth • Postnatal emotions • Community support groups • Infant CPR • Breastfeeding • Early baby care and parenting Courses are FREE, and both evening (8 week) and weekend (4 week) options are available. Participants receive extensive handouts and a personalised facebook group. All groups also have a 4 week Mums ‘n’ Bubs course following the birth of the babies. Classes are facilitated by qualiﬁed childbirth educators Kama Richards and Danielle Stapleton.

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This year for the first time, the local branch of Forest & Bird will host the organisation’s North Island ‘gathering’ – to be held November 11–13 at the YMCA Lodge in Shakespear Regional Park. It’s a bit of a feather in the cap of is being done. the local branch and requires a huge Pauline Smith, project manager for effort on the part of its members. A Hibiscus Coast Forest and Bird’s programme of talks and walks will Pest Free Peninsula project says that be held over the weekend and large sightings of bellbirds in particular are numbers of Forest & Bird members a good indication, because when rat are expected to attend. numbers come down bellbirds can nest safely outside Shakespear Park. Bird numbers to be revealed Hibiscus Coast Forest and Bird will be There are over 40 pre-selected sites counting birds again on the Peninsula on the Peninsula where the count next month and is seeking volunteers takes place and a team of volunteers is required. Each site is visited five times to help. This will be the organisation’s fourth throughout November by different bird count and it is hoping to get some counters at different times of day. indications of changes in the numbers Training is provided. and species of birds seen locally – If you are able to help please email especially as a lot of pest control work hibiscuscoast.branch@forestandbird.org.nz

Giant shark movie filmed on Coast Hollywood has come to the Hibiscus Coast, with filming for the big budget thriller Meg taking place around Whangaparaoa in recent weeks. Hobbs Wharf has been one base for the large team working on the movie, with people coming and going from Gulf Harbour by helicopter and a large amount of trailer vans believed to be used for the production located there. A number of locals are among the hundreds of people working on the project. Small groups of boats involved with the filming have been seen off Army Bay and Matakatia. The movie stars British actor Jason Statham, Australian actor Ruby Rose and New Zealand’s Cliff Curtis and is directed by American Jon Turteltaub. Jason Statham’s experience as a competitive diver is no doubt being called upon as he portrays a deep-sea diver. The story, based on the 1997 book Meg

This whale, with a bite-sized chunk out of it, is a prop for the movie that was seen last week at Gulf Harbour.

A novel of Deep Terror by Steve Alten, is about diver Jonas Taylor and a team of Chinese scientists who encounter a giant, prehistoric shark. Its title comes from the Megalodon species that, in the story, survived while being trapped in the Mariana Trench due to a barrier of cold water. The special effects will be special indeed – by comparison, the killer shark in the 1975 film Jaws was 7.6m long – the species featured in Meg, predecessors of great white sharks, can be up to 18m in length. The movie is set for release in early 2018.

The annual Noel Crawley Memorial Jazz Swing Concert, held on October 12 at Centrestage, raised $5500 for Hibiscus Hospice and also provided an opportunity to thank Lion Don Turner for his long-standing contribution. Don is a founding member of Orewa Lions Club, which was formed in 1964. Noel Crawley and Don arranged the concerts together for many years and since Noel’s death, Don has continued to work with Mike Walker and Centrestage turning this into a memorial concert and fundraiser for Hospice in memory of his great friend. Over the past dozen years over $50,000 has been donated to Hibiscus Hospice as a result. Don’s health has declined and his family Skyped the concert to him this year. Pictured is his daughter, Kathy Wardlaw, accepting flowers on Don’s behalf, to thank him for his tireless work organising this fundraiser over the last 12 years.

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One of the last parts of the Hibiscus Coast that still bears a resemblance to its humble beginnings: the Manly Village shops. It is thought that this photo was taken in the late 1970s. The Four Square had a few family owners over the years, such as the Hannahs, the Herons and the Robins, who each left a legacy of memories for their community. The chemist might have changed its decor over time, but it too is a long-established and invaluable part of the community. Many original Coasties and holiday makers would have used this wee block of shops for their staple needs and it is fantastic to see that it is still serving the community. Photo, Rob Sandford

Sustainability earns silver for Stanmore Bay School Stanmore Bay School has become the first in this area to reach the Silver Enviroschool standard. Enviroschools Silver was given to the Since 2010, this includes implementing school by Enviroschools facilitator an Environmental Care Code, putting Morag Vasilaki last month, and there in more outdoor learning areas, murals, is an official presentation day on gardens, a garden club, orchard, worm November 30. farms, compost tumblers, a living green The school’s Enviroschools lead wall, butterfly garden and a rainwater teacher, Jenni Gilbertson, is proud to tank as well as recycling paper and see the school community’s hard work using solar power. pay off since it received Enviroschools ‘‘This all makes our environment at Bronze in 2010. Stanmore Bay School more welcoming To earn the Silver, EnviroTeam and sustainable,” Jenni says. “It is now Student Leaders had to go through a matter of sustaining it so we can a ‘Silver Reflection’ day to share receive Enviroschools Green Gold.” evidence of the practices they had The aim of Enviroschools is to foster a been part of to make the school more generation of people who instinctively environmentally friendly. think and act sustainably.

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The local production of Sound of Music is a family affair, with several groups of relatives involved. Among them are, from left, Ruby and Sophia Pedersen, Sheryl and Sienna Takayama, Jessica and Mya Rogers, Amira and Daniel McMurray, Teresa Sell and Bronwyn McEvoy. In front, from left, Victoria and Grace Clark.

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In the 1970s, a young Tom Michell accepted a job as a teacher at a prestigious boarding school in Argentina. One day, while visiting a beach in Uruguay, he found a penguin which had barely survived being caught up in an oil slick. Tom took the penguin back to his accommodation and cleaned him up, planning to return him to the sea the next day. Much to Tom’s horror, the penguin had other ideas and in a hilarious train of events, Juan Salvador (the penguin – named after the Spanish Jonathan Livingston Seagull) ended up being the most talked-about resident at the boarding school, and a great draw card for pupils and staff. The book was recently written from the point of view of a much older Tom, nostalgically relating a wonderful time in his life. I found him to be a slightly eccentric, kind young man with a love of adventure and nature. As a fan of true animal stories, I found this one especially heart-warming, uplifting and funny.

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Hibiscus Coast Athletics Club, based at Metro Park, will hold a registration day on Wednesday, October 26 (3-6 years) from 6pm-7pm. Info: facebook. com/HibiscusCoastAthletics.

Cricket

Hibiscus Coast Cricket Club is planning to enter a girls team in the Junior Hearts – U12 competition this season. First time cricketers, aged up to 12 years as at September 1, are welcome. Each team needs eight players, but no less than six. Season starts on October 29. Info: hibiscuscricket.co.nz

Squash

The Silverdale Squash Club in the rugby club rooms, on Hibiscus Coast Highway, holds club nights on Thursdays from 7.30pm. New members welcome. Coaching is available by appointment for anyone new to the sport.

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Cricket begins innings at Metro Park East

Hibiscus Coast Cricket hit the ground running this season with a newly laid ‘number one’ ground at Metro Park East to play on, fresh initiatives to increase participation and the appointment of a cricket development officer. The club is on the working group is Michael Clark who has played for formed to establish shared facilities Auckland Aces and scored many runs at Metro Park East. In summer, the for Birkenhead. ground will be used by athletics and Tony says encouraging young players cricket and, as the Hibiscus Coast to give the game a go, especially girls, AFC has joined as a foundation club and making it accessible, is a priority. (without moving from their Stanmore In an attempt to build a full team of Bay main grounds) winter will see junior girls, the club is offering 10 hockey and football played there. girls under the age of 12 years free Netball is considering establishing membership (contact the club for a base at Metro Park East, with a more information). decision expected next year. Cricket after school on a Wednesday Hibiscus Coast Cricket Club manager is being trialled after feedback from Tony Naidu says the goal is to have parents, and an initiative called stage one of the shared facility (storage, Superstar Cricket is also being changing rooms, first aid room and introduced. Tony says this is focused toilets) built within three years. In the on playing games, rather than doing meantime, the club will manage with drills, right from the start. Everyone a modified container and portacom bowls and bats and there are stations where members of the batting team unit. Metro Park East will be the club’s can practice skills while waiting for main ground, but they also play at their turn at the crease. Victor Eaves in Orewa, Stanmore Bay Orewa Beach cricket, open to all, will Reserve and at Gulf H arbour (on the be held again, with the first one on December 16 at 5.30pm. field opposite Wentworth College). The club’s season commenced last Tony says that NZ cricket’s investment weekend (October 15) with around in the sport in this region is higher the same numbers as last year – 200 than ever. This includes appointing players – but it’s not too late to join. a cricket development officer for the Most players are juniors; the club’s area who will work with schools as well senior team is playing in the Auckland as playing in the club’s senior team. Premier Reserve after promotion last Info or to register: www.hibiscuscricket. year. The new captain of the team co.nz or look for the club on Facebook.

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What’s the frequency? If you’ve been on the water recently, you may have noticed that Coastguard has changed its VHF open radio channels for the Hauraki Gulf. What used to be 80 (for the inner Gulf) is now 64, and the old channel 82 (outer Gulf ) is now 60. If you’re unfamiliar with the local setup, the inner Gulf channel uses the Sky Tower as a repeater, while the outer relies on a beacon on Mt Moehau in the Coromandel; so you can improve transmission by selecting the channel that best suits your location. The changes are part of an international switchover designed to accommodate new ship-tracking and data services. This has been rolling out since the start of October, and comes fully into force from January 1, 2017. The good news is that you don’t need a new radio set. Just ensure you use 64/60 instead of 80/82. The weather channels have also changed, from 21 to 19 for the Waitemata and from 22 to 79 for the outer gulf. Note that as each new channel ‘switches on’, the old one is discontinued. Importantly, there’s no change to the distress channel 16, nor to marina channels. This is probably a good time to replace your radio operator’s handbook with the latest edition (August 2016). You can order a print copy or obtain a pdf version from Maritime NZ at retune.co.nz. And, at the risk of sounding like a nerd, may I add that the handbook is 72 fascinating pages of useful info – such as how to broadcast mayday, mayday relay and ‘pan pan’ calls, observing radio etiquette, and what ‘prowords’ to use. Say what? Prowords are the procedural words that help keep radio chat clear and concise. So, for instance, instead of a plain old ‘yes’ and ‘no’, we use ‘affirmative’ and ‘negative’, which stand out more clearly if your transmission is faint or crackly. And, contrary to all those Hollywood movies, nobody says ‘over and out’! ‘Over’ means ‘end of my transmission – I am ready for your reply’, and ‘out’ means ‘ending transmission – no answer is expected or required’. So a quick recap on your handbook will help you brush up on the lingo and make you sound like a pro! To use VHF on your boat, you must hold a radio operator’s certificate (although in an emergency/distress situation, this restriction is waived). Coastguard make it easy to acquire a certificate. You can now do it through online or home study ($79), or in the classroom ($116); to find a classroom course near you, visit boatingeducation.org.nz and search for maritime VHF radio operator certificate. A map showing the channel changes is linked to this story at localmatters.co.nz

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COMMUNITY NOTICES 60S UP GROUP meet third Wednesday of month, Rates payers Hall Whangaparaoa, 10am, coffee, guest speakers, trivia quiz a great laugh, Prizes, outings, and a show. Ph Dorothy 428 2075 or Marguerita 424 2998. A CLUB FOR RETIRED OR SEMIRETIRED PEOPLE Whangaparaoa Combined Probus Club meet once a month. Guest speakers, morning tea etc, as well as trips. Great way to meet friendly locals. Ph Peter or Raewyn 424 8227. BODIES – BORN AGAIN THROUGH EXERCISE An exercise program to improve strength, balance, coordination, flexibility and mental health at any age. $5/session. Tuesdays, 11am, Orewa Theosophical Society Centre. Fridays, 11.30am–12.30pm, St Andrews Presbyterian Church, 107 Centreway Rd. BADMINTON PLAYERS wanted, badminton social group needs players, Thursdays 9am–11am, $4. Green Shed, Victor Eaves, Orewa. All welcome. CAFE CONNECT, 10am, 2nd Monday of each month @ Orewa Community Church. For the retired age group to meet in a cafe style atmosphere, while enjoying a variety of music, entertainment & guest speakers. Ph Terry & Noelene Bradley 424 3159 DUTCH COFFEE MORNING every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 10 am-12 noon. Community House Hibiscus Coast Highway 214 E (behind Estuary Arts Centre). Ph 427 6556 or 0210 227 1324 EMPATHY SUPPORT GROUP Meeting

last Monday of the month, Hibiscus Community House, the Estuary, Orewa, 7pm–9pm. For family and/or friends of people who have lost their life to suicide. Share stories, support, and raise awareness of the loss and grief suffered. 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 0402. FRIDAY ART GROUP, Friday 10am - 1pm @ Orewa Community Church. Exercise your artistic abilities and meet with like minded people in a relaxed and friendly environment. Ph Alan Smith 09 962 4929. 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. Ph 09 376 3068. Manly Methodist Church, Wednesdays, 7-8pm. HBC GRANDPARENTS PARENTING GRANDCHILDREN SUPPORT GROUP Meet first Wednesday of the month, 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 HIBISCUS BUDDHAS - Mindfulness and mirth dominate our meetings as we awaken to our essence, adjust to chaos and share our journeys. Join us in Stanmore Bay on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 5.30pm. Ph Sherry 021 33 24 24. HIBISCUS COAST ORCHID SOCIETY

- New members welcome. Meetings 2nd Sunday of the month at the Orewa Community Hall, starting 1.15pm. Plants for sale, speaker and afternoon tea. HIBISCUS HOSPICE REMEMBRANCE SERVICE Families who have lost a loved one while in the care of Hibiscus Hospice in the last 12 months are invited to attend the annual Remembrance Service. It is being held on Sunday November 6, starting 2pm at 2A John Dee Crescent, Red Beach. Please bring a plate. HIBISCUS SPIRIT AWAKENING AND HEALING CENTRE. We meet fortnightly in orewa, mediumship, healing, and a chance to meet with like minded people. All welcome. Lynda 424 1998. HIBISCUS MINIATURES CLUB meet to share ideas, experience and company in miniature model-making every second Sunday of the month, 9.30am–3pm, Girl Guide Hall, 224 Centreway Rd, Orewa. . HIBISCUS STITCHERS Meet a woolly crew at Whangaparaoa Library fortnightly. Embroidery, crochet, knitting etc. Thursdays 1pm–3pm. Ph Jean 428 5207 or Jan 424 2492. HIBISCUS WOMEN’S INSTITUTE meets 3rd Wednesday each month. Enjoy interesting programme, competitions, guest speakers, fellowship. New members welcome. Ph 426 2432. INNER WHEEL MONTHLY MEETING first Wednesday evening of each month, at Rotary House, 7.30pm. We are a woman’s service group who meet for friendship and fun.

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 October 23. 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. OREWA LADIES GARDEN CLUB MONTHLY MEETINGS 2nd Thursday of the month, with guest speaker or garden visits. Trading table, competitions, afternoon tea. 12.30pm at Orewa Catholic Church Hall, 180 Centreway Rd. Ph Ann 427 8377. PROBUS CLUB OF HIBISCUS COAST Club meetings 9.45am Ist Tuesday of the month, the Bridge Club, Edith Hopper Park, Manly (off Ladies Mile). This club for retired men offers opportunities to keep active minds. Great guest speakers and regular trips for members and partners. Ph Ray 427 5256 Graeme 424 7115 RED BEACH LADIES PROBUS meet 2nd Wed of month, 10am Red Beach Methodist Church. Friendship, fun, fellowship, outings. All welcome. Ph Gloria 246 8098.

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Like selling and working locally? Read on …. The Hibiscus Coast’s best little community newspaper (well, we think so!) is looking for someone who likes to be busy and enjoys getting out of the office and mixing with people. You will be part of a two-person team, selling advertising space in the paper. There is some cold calling, but mostly the job entails working with existing customers. Some previous media sales experience will be an advantage, but anyone with a solid sales or marketing background will be considered. The ideal candidate will be outgoing and friendly, well-organised, a selfstarter and a good time manager. We can teach you the rest! Required skills: Computer literacy – mainly Word & Excel • Driver’s licence and own car

This is a fulltime position based in Orewa with a soon-as-possible start. Please apply to: Jannette Thompson, gm@localmatters.co.nz PO Box 701, Warkworth 0941 COMMUNITY NOTICES continued from p29 RODNEY APHASIA GROUP meet 4th Thurs of month, Rotary House Silverdale Highway, 1.30–3pm. Support, friendship & rehabilitation opportunities to people with aphasia following stroke. Membership $10 p/yr. Ph Lisa 428 0414. SENIORNET FOR SENIORS Computer courses & workshops available. Phone 426 1509. Mon–Thurs 9am–3pm, Fri 9am–12pm www.seniornet-hbc.org.nz SENIOR MOMENTS a social activity group for seniors on the Hibiscus Coast. Mon & Thurs, Red Beach Methodist Church Hall, 10am–12.30pm. Ph Monique 027 253 5557. SOCIAL DINING at home for single men & women late 60’s plus!! Orewa area. Own transport req. Please ph Yvonne 426 0026 or 021 752 543. THE HIBISCUS COAST BRANCH OF THE ROYAL NEW ZEALAND AIR FORCE ASSOC invite members or ex-members of the British Commonwealth Airforces or their allies, to join our local branch. Meet every second Friday of the month. 12pm– 2pm, Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, 43A Viponds Rd, for lunch and a chat. Any person interested in Aviation is welcome, military experience not essential. Ph 428 2544 or 426 4277. OREWA ROTARY TRUST is asking for applications from Hibiscus coast Community Groups, Clubs or special needs individuals, for funds from the proceeds of operating the Hire of Rotary House. Email orewarotaryhouse@ gmail.com for application forms. TOASTMASTERS, SILVERDALE – OREWA Fortnightly meetings held Wednesdays 7.30pm–9.30pm, Orewa Baptist Church, Loop Rd, Orewa. All visitors welcome. Enquiries Ph 021 129 3568, visit www.orewa. toastmastersclubs.org or Facebook www.facebook.com/orewatoastmasters

TRAPS AND BAIT FOR RATS and other predators available for sale. Support the Pest Free Peninsula project and your local Forest and Bird branch. Email hbcfnb.orders@gmail.com for more info. WHANGAPARAOA ROTARY CLUB would welcome any Rotarian or Rotaract person who has transferred into the area. Contact details can be found: www.whangaparaoarotary.org

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TRANSPORT DRIVING MISS DAISY reliable safe companion transport. Ph Brenda HBC 428 4490.

Habit • Burnout • Emotions • Anxiety Painless Quit Smoking Phone Bill Parker NZAPH 424 7610 SPRING SPECIAL! HANDS & FEET Nails cut & filed, includes hand & foot massage. $25 each (footspa & nail polish extra). I will come to you. Ph 424 0676.

TUITION Quality local courses for Professional Nanny & Childcare Careers Start January or July Free info pack - Call 021 040 9311 Ashton Warner Nanny Academy nannyacademy.ac.nz (Stanmore Bay)

VIOLIN TUITION Stanmore Bay Vacancies available. Stanley Bolton ARCM (Hons Perf.) Ph 424 7868 or 021 530 680.

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

WANTED TO BUY, RECORDS/LP’S Ph 428 1587.

FOR SALE ELECTRIC BIKES, Smartmotion Phone 424 0334 for free demo NZ Designed special $POA.

SITUATIONS VACANT TAXI DRIVERS

Nights and weekend Drivers required for Orewa, Whangaparoa and Warkworth areas. Must have Min Class 1, P endorsement would be an advantage. Warkworth Taxi and Bus Services

Ph 09 425 0000

JOURNALIST PART-TIME

Hibiscus Matters is growing and we are in need of a journalist for 16 hours a week. This position is based in Orewa, with set hours. If you have at least three to four years experience as a general news reporter, then we would love to hear from you. Contact the General Manager on 021 263 4423 or email gm@localmatters.co.nz HIBISCUS COAST SENIOR MOMENTS CHARITABLE TRUST provides social activities for seniors in the Hibiscus Coast area. We are looking for a Volunteer Activity Coordinator for either Monday or Thursday mornings during school terms. The ideal person is someone with a warm personality, a caring and welcoming attitude, great empathy with Seniors, is well organised, has patience and understands the importance of volunteers. We are also looking for a Volunteer Treasurer. If you think you have sufficient financial skills and knowledge and want to give back to the community and if you would like to make a difference to Seniors in our community, ph Monique 027 25 35 557or Ad 021 400 182 for more information.

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More events online, list your event: www.localmatters.co.nz/whatson

October 2016

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Zonta Hibiscus Coast dinner meeting at the Wade Hotel, Silverdale. Speaker addressing the issue of Human Trafficking. Info, or to register your interest email hibiscuscoast@zonta.org.nz Orewa Lunchtime Toastmasters Open Day, 117 Centreway Rd, 12 noon–1pm. Find out how Toastmasters can help you overcome the fear of public speaking. Info: Sonley, phone 428 2424 or orewalunchtime.toastmastersclubs.org (see story p10)

Free Diabetes Self-Management Education in English and other languages, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church hall, 48 Waiora Road, Stanmore Bay, Whangaparaoa, 10.30am–12.30pm. Free for all residents living with diabetes and high CVD risk and their carer. Please confirm attendance. Info: email life@procare.co.nz, phone Nive on 09 354 7770 or 027 535 8250 (call or text).

28 – Nov 19

Centrestage Theatre presents The Sound of Music, Centreway Rd, Orewa. Tickets from Centrestage Theatre or www.iticket.co.nz (see story p24)

28–Dec 11 29 Reserve, Orewa.

The 3rd Hibiscus and Bays Art Awards, all galleries, Estuary Arts Centre, Western

Silverdale School Country Show Day, Silverdale School, 4 Longmore Lane, Silverdale, 10am–2pm. Great food and craft stalls, rides, auctions, White Elephant and entertainment including local singer/songwriter Phil Madsen. Fun for the whole family. Info: www.silverdaleshowday.com (see story p17)

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Halloween Disco, Whangaparaoa Hall, 2pm–4pm. Run by Hibiscus Coast Plunket and Love Soup. Dress up in scary costumes. Entertainment for kids 10 years and under. Entry $2.

Hibiscus Coast Community Patrol ‘safer plates’ programme, Orewa Organic Market, Orewa Square carpark, 8am to 2pm. Swap your number plate screws for tamper-proof screws to deter car thieves. First 50 cars sponsored by Destination Orewa Beach and then $5 per car.

November 2016

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Painting (in oils) three day workshops with Neville Bradley, 69 The Esplanade, Manly, 9am to 3pm daily. To reserve a place in this small class, phone Neville 09 424 7849

OTT Talent show, Whangaparaoa College auditorium, Unlock your talent – four categories of dance, band, singing and open. Auditions during the day and finals in the evening. Info: look for OTT Talent on Facebook or Instagram or email nzembark@gmail.com

Race Meeting at Puhoi Centennial Hall, Puhoi Village, 7pm. BYO drinks and nibbles plus plenty of cash for betting on the horses and raffles. Come for a fun night and support your local Hall. Tickets $5. Lots of prizes. For tickets, phone Pat 021 281 1234. Door sales on the night.

Book Lovers’Afternoon Tea for Hibiscus Hospice, Whangaparaoa College auditorium, Delshaw Ave, Manly, 2pm–5pm. Prizes, books for sale and signings. Tickets $40pp, including afternoon tea, from www.hibiscushospice.org.nz or Hospice, 2a John Dee Crescent Red Beach, ph 421 9180.

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Patchwork sale – quilts and other small things, Stillwater Hall, Stillwater, 9.30am–12 noon. Ideal Christmas presents. All welcome

European Market, Silverdale Hall, Silverdale Street, 9am to 2.30pm. Sponsored by the Silverdale Village group. A lucky shopper hamper is up for grabs, sponsored by Pak ‘n Save. Info: email helene@sailaway.co.nz

Music by RICHARD RODGERS Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II Book by HOWARD LINDSAY and RUSSEL CROUSE

Suggested by “The Story of the Trapp Family Singers” Directed by David Adkins Musically Directed by Catherine Carr Choreography by Claire Murphy

28th October 19th November For tickets call 09 426 7282 or go to www.iTICKET.co.nz

“The Sound of Music” is presented by permission of ORiGiN™ Theatrical on behalf of R&H Theatricals: www.rnh.com

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Taking scooters to the next level The lean, 1.8 metre frame of 16-year-old Joe Allsop stands out as he performs tricks on his scooter at the skatepark. However, although he won the Over 16 Open in Victoria Park in Auckland now that he’s riding Division at the recent Auckland Scooter competitively. Championship, you won’t find him practicing hard A friend suggested he enter the Auckland champs; it out for the nationals in Napier in January. was his first competition, so the win was satisfying. NCEA exams are his priority, and in any case one He says consistency and how cleanly you land is key of the reasons he rides a scooter is because it doesn’t and he also likes coming up with new tricks of his own to add to a long list of maneuvers that include have set training regimes. imaginatively named buttercups, briflips and t-bogs. “I prefer it over other sports because you can just ride with your friends and it’s fun. I can ride for a Joe’s customised scooter is worth around $600 and whole day when I have time, but there are no set bits have to be regularly replaced with wear. Scooter riding is also hard on the body, especially the training times,” he says. feet and knees – Joe says like most competitors he He describes the sport as in-between BMX and doesn’t wear kneepads and has the scars to prove it. skating – a young sport where you can do a wide He wears a helmet, but says many don’t. range of moves. Joe is almost 17 and says in their late teens, scooter The Orewa College student has tried skateboarding riders change their style to more technical moves, and other sports but scooters have been his main which he will do. He is also planning to take up recreation since the age of 12. He was a regular at kite surfing, which utilises many of the same skills, Orewa skatepark but more often goes to the one including good balance.

The ‘briflip’ is just one of many tricks that scooter champion Joe Allsop can pull off.

Master swimmer smashes world records Ben Donaldson

Sandra Burrows, Photo, Amanda Wignell Photography

Orewa resident, 65-year-old Sandra Burrows, set two world records in the Masters Women category at the Annual Pool Champs in Auckland on October 8 and 9. Sandra, who has been swimming for almost 50 years, smashed the previous record in the 100m obstacle swim by over five seconds and became the fastest female master in the 100m manikin tow, setting a new world record with a time of 1.36.25 (previous record 1.37.88). “It’s probably my greatest achievement,” Sandra says. She has set previous records in world Masters

swimming but not since her forties. “I wasn’t expecting to break any records, it was a bit of a shock really.” Sandra also managed first place in the 50m swim with fins, and her mixed relay team were also first. Overall Orewa Surf Lifesaving Club, which she represented, managed second place behind Mount Maunganui and first place in the Masters category. Red Beach Surf Lifesavingn Club was second in Masters. Sandra entered the event looking to push herself and will continue to do so with the New Zealand Masters Champs in November and the World Masters to be held in Auckland, April next year. Surf lifesaving patrols begin on Labour weekend.