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Businessman Paul Bayer is kickboxing his way back to mental health while raising funds for the Mental Health Foundation.
Gloves off in fight against depression Work/life balance got seriously out of kilter for Paul Bayer of Arkles Bay, with dire consequences, but he is fighting back. Tipping that scale too far in favour of His wife Andria was worried about his “Your brain is broken, and needs fixing. work was a mistake that Paul says he moods, that he was on a short fuse with It’s no different to a broken leg.” won’t make again, as it eventually had their children, lethargic and lacking He says the support of health a severe impact on his mental health. any motivation. At the end of last year professionals, including his GP, Dr Paul had been self-employed for 10 he was diagnosed with depression. Peter Hall, was crucial but that the years, which he says involves long Paul says it was good to put a name to most valuable help came from family hours without a break and working how he’d been feeling, but it took him a and friends once he began talking through when you are sick. while to come to grips with the diagnosis. about it. “A lot of business owners fall into this It was the start of his road to recovery, “I’ve read books, like John Kirwan’s, and category,” he says. “It’s so important to which he says has involved “the whole realise the importance of telling people. take a break when you are knackered, shooting match”, including counseling, I’d be angry if a friend had depression or sick, but many don’t.” and didn’t tell me. Talking about it was over the intervening 10 months.
the best thing, because then people began telling me how they were feeling too. So many stepped up to help.” One of those friends is Dave Sawyer of Dynamic Martial Arts, who got Paul into his Bucket List Fighter kickboxing programme, the motto of which is “Grow a Set!” It is designed to take business people out of their comfort zone, and turn continued page 2
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Continued from p1.... them into fighters over a 12-week training period. They then compete in a charity fight night, which takes place on November 19 at Orewa Arts & Events Centre. “I was seriously unfit with no motivation. I’d put on 18kg from being lazy and eating the wrong food. I had to go from that to training, and learning a new discipline, five to six days a week. It was sometimes hard just to get out of bed, so Dave had to kick my butt a lot,” Paul says. He also took a few hard knocks, despite protective gear. The Bucket List fight night is dedicated to supporting the Mental Health Foundation. Paul hopes that around $10,000 can be raised including from a silent auction on the night. When he puts his newfound kickboxing skills on the line for three, two-minute rounds, Paul says he will have in mind Rodney MP Mark Mitchell’s brother Sean, who suffered from manic depression and tragically didn’t make it. In 2000, after writing a letter to his family, Sean swam into the Rangitoto Channel and was found the next day,
washed up on Rangitoto Island. “If I compare where I was 10 months ago, sitting and talking to the doctor to now, it’s drastically improved,” Paul says. “One of the first steps is that the community has to change its mindset on how mental health is seen and not be afraid to ask if people are ok. I’ve had guys tell me they are battling depression and their best mates don’t even know. On the night of the fight I’m going to encourage people to ask whoever’s next to them if they are ok.” In future, Paul says he wants to work with Dynamic Martial Arts on ways of helping people who have similar illnesses. He hopes to find a way to support them, as someone who has come out the other side. “That’s going to be a big part of the life that I’m going to have from here on in.” Donations to Paul’s Bucket List Fight page go to the Mental Health Foundation. The link is https://give. everydayhero.com/nz/fighting-to-get-fitand-to-beat-depression Info and tickets for the fight at dynamic.org.nz or at Eventfinda.co.nz
Councillors reflect on former Council practices in Rodney The three Auckland councillors who represent the communities once governed by the legacy Rodney District Council are appealing for any information from the public about the alleged corrupt practises of the former council. Greg Sayers, Wayne Walker and John Watson say that with a lot of public interest in the High Court trial currently taking place, now is the time for people to come forward. “Some of the uncontested evidence presented to date is disturbing,” Cr Watson says. “It’s hard to imagine how some of the conflicts of interest were permitted.” Cr Sayers says the public deserves full disclosure and honest staff members
of the legacy Rodney District Council deserve closure. Cr Walker says the sums of money involved are significant, as is the length of time alleged. “Our concern is that what’s playing out in the High Court is just the tip of the iceberg,” he says. “We’ve been aware for years of ‘concerns’ but people have been reluctant to come forward. “It’s a different story now as many of these accusations are out in the public domain. “If there are people who have information we’d certainly like to hear from them. I think we owe that to our ratepayers – past and present.” They say anonymity is assured.
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Compulsory Chromebooks cause parental concern Should schools, or parents provide digital devices for use at school – and what is an appropriate age for e-learning to begin in earnest? These are among the questions being raised by local parents in the wake of Whangaparaoa School’s recent decision to make Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) compulsory for Year 3 students and older, starting next term. The response from some parents echoes the furore that erupted when Orewa College introduced e-learning from Year 9 up, in 2011, and made bringing your own i-Pads compulsory. Whangaparaoa School is promoting the HP Chromebook, a laptop that the school says is robust, has a keyboard and a set of apps that make it educational rather than a play tool. The school negotiated a special price pf $307, with insurance and accessories extra. Other devices are also supported at the school, particularly for more senior students. Principal Kevin Cronin, who also oversaw the introduction of compulsory Chromebooks at Year 3 at Huapai District School, says the Whangaparaoa School board made the decision following a parent survey that indicated the importance of keeping up with technology. He says the strength of feeling about the issue has been somewhat surprising but that he is talking to parents and understands their concerns. He emphasises that reading books, handwriting and maths are not going to change and that the Chromebook is just a tool to support both teacher and student. “It opens up the world, and the kids love it,” he says. “It is a powerful tool, whether the child is an independent learner at the top of the scale or one who needs more support. We keep control of the sites, apps and documents students are using and monitor that. How often the devices are used will depend on the type of class, and whether it’s the best thing to enable learning. Are we going to use it all day? I can’t see that happening.” Parents such as Angela Gallagher are happy with the BYOD policy, although she says paying for the Chromebook will be a stretch and require saving up. “The school must move with the times, and technology is the future,” Angela says. “Kids are on devices at home and teaching them to look after them and limiting screen time is up to parents.” Fiona Chamberlain, who has two children at Whangaparaoa School, (Years 1 and 3) says she is worried that the school has not been able to say how much screen time the children will be having and what happens if inappropriate content is seen. She considers Year 3 too young for significant e-learning. “I’m not
Year 2 Dairy Flat School students Natalie Date (foreground) and Charlie Vermulen at work on the school’s computers. Dairy Flat is one local school at which bringing your own digital device remains optional.
against technology – at home we have a computer, iPad and mobile phones,” she says. “But I want my kids to enjoy being kids just a bit longer. Children are still developing and there’s not enough research about what happens to their brains, and behaviour when they use computers. They are still learning to read, write and spell at that age and need those basics first.” She is also concerned about families who cannot afford the cost of the Chromebook on top of all the other school-related expenses. There is a wide range of policies around digital devices at local primary schools, but it appears that most make BYOD voluntary, or only compulsory for older students (Year 7 and 8). Silverdale and Stanmore Bay Schools supply devices, including Chromebooks, and have no BYOD. Dairy Flat School principal Debbie Marshall
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Rodney MP Mark Mitchell travelled to India with the Prime Minister John Key last week as part of a high level business and education delegation. The trip, from October 24–28, met with a hiccup early on when the plane was delayed in Townsville due to engineering problems. Once in India, the delegation met with the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Pranab Mukherjee, who visited New Zealand earlier in the year. The group attended a range of events showcasing the work of New Zealand companies that do business in India, as well as promoting education and tourism.
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Heavy load to bear We have seen a massive increase in heavy vehicles using Puriri Avenue. Most being buses that have been re-routed from West Hoe Road along Puriri Avenue travelling to their journey’s end at Waiwera then returning city bound. As well as these buses there are heavy machinery transporters, truck and trailer units plus heavy fully laden trucks engaged in the Kensington Park development. These vehicles because of their tare weight and GVW are required to use class 1 roads only which Puriri is not, being designed for light residential traffic use. The damage being caused to Puriri Avenue’s road surface by the grossly overweight vehicles is understandable. On the odd occasion a Fulton Hogan worker will shovel cold seal over the damaged sections and fill the holes, then along comes
Tree flies off cliff The removal of a large dead pine tree from the cliff in Stanmore Bay recently looked like a tricky operation. It involved several people sitting in the tree and cutting it down in sections and removal of the wood by helicopter. Auckland Council employed the team from Treescape to remove the tree. Treescape project manager Wayne Hannay says this is generally done when dead trees pose
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a bus followed by an Atlas concrete delivery mixer truck – so much for the cold seal, a total, complete waste of time and money. Hopefully in time someone will retrieve this eyesore disgrace from the too hard basket, recognise and comply with the required upgrading of Puriri Avenue to what it now should be. Ian Girven, Orewa Auckland Transport media advisor James Ireland replies: The damage on Puriri Ave has been caused by a combination of an increased number of heavy vehicles, particularly buses, and the recent wet weather. It is impractical to do major repairs until the weather clears, because if water gets underneath a patch it will not hold. AT will be making the necessary temporary repairs in the near future as well as undertaking an investigation into a long-term solution. The increase is buses is due to the new bus network put in place in October 2015. The new network includes simpler routes with more frequent journeys, all run to a more connective timetable. It also allowed for a 25 percent increase to the Northern Express capacity and off-peak travel times to the city reduced by 30 minutes.
Neighbours anxious We note the schedule of demolition and construction of the Manly Ridge apartments commented on by director Mark Pepers in the 19 October edition of Hibiscus Matters. We have concerns about the contamination of our environment that demolition and subsequent construction will produce. We are concerned that if asbestos is present in the current buildings, that fibrils may also transmit to the air and environment. We harvest rainwater for domestic use and grow vegetables. In a letter dated 8 August, 2016 we wrote to the developers informing them of our concerns and asking for details of their precautions and adherence to regulations to prevent contamination. As yet, neither of them have replied. Likely we are not the only residents and families along with Manly Village shopping area who may be affected. Judith and Murray Paterson, Manly
a potential danger to the public. Wayne says as there was no access for machinery to the foot of this tree, the operation involved two climbers up the tree and two ‘dogmen’ who evaluate the wood to be removed and liaise with the Skyworks helicopter pilot and climbers. The wood was taken to the reserve on Ardern Ave, where a chipper processed it. He says the company, which also removed the famous One Tree Hill tree, does around half a dozen of these kinds of cliffside tree removals each year and the team love the work for its technical nature. He says the ballpark cost to Council would be anywhere from $10,000–$30,000 with one of the biggest expenses being the $60 per minute charged for the helicopter.
Manly Ridge Apartments director Ross McAlpine replies: We have employed professionals to do the demolition and building work, all of which is strongly regulated. The building will be tested and if asbestos is found, all the affected areas will be closed off and the asbestos removed according to the regulations, which are very strict. Throughout the process, we will be following all the rules and guidelines.
New faces welcome It is refreshing to see some new faces enter politics on behalf of the Coast. Especially young people like Caitlin Watson. I actually voted for both her and Thomas Stiven as I think the more young people we have on the political scene the more new voters will want to get involved. It goes to show that anyone can step up and play their part, which I think is far better than sitting by and criticising the powers that be. Jenny Rees, Hatfields Beach Are you following us on facebook? www.facebook.com/hibiscusmatters
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With Christmas just around the corner, your community newspaper, Hibiscus Matters is once again spreading the news about our Buy Local Give Local campaign. Buy Local Give Local, now in its fourth they would just share “the gift of love” year, asks residents to purchase gift and time together. vouchers from local stores while doing “Although as adults we can understand their shopping, and donate them to that sentiment, it is pretty hard on young families in our community who need children,” Christine says. “Those are the a helping hand at Christmas. kind of families that the Community The project is designed to support House and Buy Local Give Local helps.” local families and businesses and has She says last year’s vouchers were proved its worth since it began in 2013. distributed with Christmas parcels, Another point of difference is that it which in total reached 265 people, via provides choice to the recipients so that organisations such as Hestia Women’s they can provide appropriate gifts. Refuge, Steps Forward and Rodney Many businesses support it in return by Adult Mental Health. placing donation boxes instore and by donating their own vouchers, including The campaign runs from November 2 to December 9. Look out for the both local New World supermarkets. posters, sponsored by printing.com in Each year a little more has been raised local stores. and last Christmas was a record with around $2045 worth of vouchers donated on the Coast. More than 100 families were able to purchase Christmas gifts as a result of this generosity. Every little bit counts; whether it’s the many $10–$50 donations put in the boxes by shoppers, or the $500-worth of supermarket vouchers donated annually by businesses such as Peninsula Landscapes. Rodney MP Mark Mitchell also makes a generous donation each year. This year the vouchers will be distributed Purchase standard gift vouchers from by Hibiscus Coast Community House any local business (denominations with their Christmas food parcels and over $10) and drop them into also by Love Soup Hibiscus Coast. Love secure Buy Local Give Local boxes Soup will add the vouchers to gifts placed around the community (see that they will distribute at their first below). Vouchers can be for anything Christmas Day dinner, to be held at you think might help a family on Whangaparaoa Hall. Christmas Day – fuel, toys, electrical Love Soup has provided a food rescue goods, clothes and so on. Grocery and free community meal service since vouchers are especially appreciated July in Whangaparaoa. Director Julie and New World in Orewa and King says the Christmas Day dinner (to Whangaparaoa have boxes in store. be held at 6pm) will likewise be open Boxes are also located at Eddie to anyone, including families. Santa will Law 100 percent Whangaparaoa, be there to distribute gifts, which will Unichem Manly Pharmacy, Manly include Buy Local Give Local vouchers. Village, and Hibiscus Matters’ offices Hibiscus Coast Community House in Tamariki Plaza, Orewa. Vouchers manager Christine Alesbury says must be dropped into the boxes prior recently she spoke to a young mother to December 9. You can also post who said this year she would be telling vouchers to Hibiscus Matters at the her kids they can’t afford presents, so postal address on p2.
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Proposed Auckland Council cuts that will affect libraries, parks and environmental services (including the Enviroschools programme) are causing disquiet among local board members and Councillors. A restructuring process aimed at cutting costs and increasing efficiency, which began just prior to the recent election, is likely to affect staff at libraries and parks and the services that they provide. The first changes were specified in a memo issued to local boards last month by Community services director Ian Maxwell and Libraries and information general manager Mirla He says the changes are significant in Edmundson. The memo provides terms of the impact on the council a list of 31 Auckland libraries that organisation and delivery of local will, for the first time, close between services. Christmas and New Year. “At a recent gathering of councillors Hibiscus & Bays Local Board member and local boards the mayor outlined Julia Parfitt says she was pleased to see his vision, changes that were occurring that neither Orewa nor Whangaparaoa within the organisation and the Library is on that list. However, she agenda that they’re running to,” Cr says the local board had to fight to Walker says. “One of the catch cries have a say about further potential cuts is ‘doing more with less’. That’s part to staff and services, despite the fact of what is happening with libraries that libraries and parks come under and parks. The mayor expects a leaner local board management and are on organisation, that’s understood. But their balance sheet. I don’t think we should play around She says libraries are valued in the too much with front line services that community and the local board provide the public with incredibly would not want to see any reduction high levels of satisfaction. It needs in service. The same applies to parks to be thought through much more staff who deal with the public and carefully.” volunteers. He says that it doesn’t make sense to She says proposed cuts to the cut staff in parks and libraries who EnviroSchools budget is also a support and work with volunteers. concern, as it is popular with schools “When it comes to libraries in legacy and the community. “Any slack in that Rodney, large numbers of volunteers budget might have to be picked up by are already gone because Auckland the local board,” Mrs Parfitt says. Council’s policy was more about paid Cr Wayne Walker says that staff,” Cr Walker says. “This makes councillors, as well as local boards and things a lot worse when you have the public, are being kept in the dark cuts like the ones proposed. Why about the changes, which fall to the should volunteers continue to prop chief executive and operational arm of something up if they’re just being used to cut costs? We could be in a real fix.” Council.
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Cr Bill Cashmore will be Deputy Mayor of Auckland and local councillors John Watson and Wayne Walker are to serve on several sub-committees. Mayor elect Phil Goff says that his new Council committee structure is designed “to create a more effective and efficient decision-making process with five less formal meetings a month, up to 15 fewer reports needing to be prepared and a saving of 25 percent in staff and councillors’ time”. Crs Watson and Walker are both on the Community Development & Safety Committee and the Regulatory Committee. Cr Watson is also on the Civil Defence & Emergency Management Committee. Cr Walker has a position on the Hauraki Gulf Forum and Cr Watson on the Treaty of Waitangi Working Party.
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There’s no better time than the election to listen to people’s aspirations, ideas and concerns for their community. For me it’s also another opportunity to get around the Hibiscus Coast and appreciate the special qualities that make it a great place to live. Thank you for the privilege to represent this wonderful area and its people. The passion and purpose I have remain as strong as ever and so does my commitment to perform as best I can. Libraries and parks are hugely appreciated and greatly enjoyed – so it is concerning to hear media reports of potential staff cuts and changes in service. Sure, there is an expectation that council has to make savings and the new Mayor has made that clear, but libraries especially are vitally important parts of our communities – all the more so as local banks, post offices, clubs and societies are often scaling back, downsizing and struggling with membership drops. Online services have their place but physical contact is the social glue that keeps our communities healthy. There is no substitute for the dedicated and helpful librarians who can assist with much more than finding books and information. The operational side of council is technically the control of the chief executive with limited authority and control by the council. The council employs the chief executive who then employs and oversees the organisation and its delivery of services. This is where I believe the council needs to exert more influence because it is the council’s operations where both savings and improvements need to be made. And it is ‘how’ you do it that plays the biggest part in ‘what’ gets delivered. When you make big changes to staffing and organization those changes fundamentally affect performance. The council, and I believe the community and local boards, should be more able to show and effect leadership and priorities where they want them. More than likely the next election will offer on-line voting. This may not increase participation however it does offer more possibilities for participation by digital feedback. If council is to lift its game and win more confidence from the community monitoring and feedback from the wider community is essential. To carry out our role effectively as councillors we also need feedback and support. I’m a strong believer in being pro-active rather than reactive. This means knowing what’s going on, working with people in the community, making the best case possible and having the support to make it happen. This applies to a number of projects and issues. Transport is a big one with the need to reduce roading congestion urgently through a number of intiatives while continuing to advance the case for Penlink; I will continue to push constructively for alternative sources of finance – other than rates – which is the biggest part of the solution. The buy-out of the potential lease of the Hammerhead will need public support. So will putting the council owned Archers Block land into public reserve. Ideas, suggestions and help are always welcome. Don’t make the assumption that people in council have got all the answers and identified all the opportunities! Thanks again for the support that elected myself and fellow councillor John Watson. You have a team of hard working committed councillors with the passion and fortitude to represent you well and who appreciate the confidence you place in us.
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Jenny Muir says that council work on this sinkhole, so far, has failed to deal with the underlying cause.
Residents get sinking feeling A pathway through a reserve in Gulf Harbour is slumping to the point where locals say that the ground is now unsafe to walk on. They say it is in this state because Auckland Council failed to act on their concerns. Two large sinkholes (or tomos) have opened up and the ground beneath eroded away. Jenny Muir walks along this path, which runs through the reserve at the end of Hobbs Road, twice a day and first advised council that the path was sinking after heavy rain in August. Water scoured out a channel alongside Residents say that run off from the the path and a hole formed around a reserve heads across their property tree that was so deep that she couldn’t and straight into the creek, which is silting up. see the bottom of it – she could hear water running below ground. This that a permanent fix has still not been achieved. hole is now a lot bigger. Council fenced off the tomo, and “It’s going to open up more and another one nearby. In September, potentially break through the wall and contractors filled in part of the path flood. It might take an accident to get some action,” Michele says. “They are where it had sunk, with gravel. patching it up but not dealing with The land is above the Anchorage the cause.” subdivision, where new residents Michele de Vries and Phil Warr built Stormwater operations engineer Coen their home. Phil says that a contractor Ursem says the team visited the site to who visited the site told him that the investigate and there is no evidence stormwater drain on the reserve had that the main pipes are damaged. collapsed, which is why muddy water “These pipes are very deep and new. is now running down the bank onto The tomos are shallow and the likely cause is water from the open drain their property. beside the walkway, which is scouring “There’s a lot of sediment in that the ground under the path,” he says. stream, as well as the mess it’s caused,” In response to enquiries from Hibiscus Phil says. Matters, Council’s community He says lack of action has caused the facilities operations manager, Julie problem to worsen, and is angry that Pickering says that a contractor has the sediment going into the stream been scheduled to fix the cause of the goes against the council’s own bylaws. slip and that they hope to reinstate the “If we had any sediment going off our path “in the next 10 working days” (by house site, we would get slammed. It’s November 8, but weather dependent). hypocritical,” he says. Coen says that this will mean sealing Michele says the path is used a lot the open drain with concrete where more in summer. She and Phil have water is draining into the ground, threatened legal action and say a lot of so that all the water will go to the other residents contacted Council but catchpit.
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Meg bringing in the bucks Reports of large quantities of bananas purchased “for the film crew” from local stores are just the tip of the iceberg – there are a number of spinoffs for the local economy from the making of the movie Meg on the Hibiscus Coast. Screen Auckland manager Katie productions, Meg is using local Flannigan says while more detail of companies for a range of services the economic value to Auckland of including equipment hire, security, Warner Bros’ Meg won’t be available catering, set building supplies and until after production is complete, this transport – on top of the wages being major international project is making paid to local crew and talent,” Katie a significant economic contribution says. “One example of local spending across the Auckland region – including has been on extra lifejackets for film the Hibiscus Coast. crews at a marine supply shop.” She says that the cast and crew have ATEED says that overall, international already spent many accommodation and local productions generate nights in Whangaparaoa and Orewa, hundreds of millions in GDP for with more shooting to come in those Auckland each year, support more areas. Post-shooting, they have enjoyed than a thousand small to medium local restaurants, cafes and bars. companies across region, and provide “As is typical with a major international thousands of high-value jobs.
Bus service promised for 2018 Auckland Transport has announced it will start a bus service from Warkworth to the Silverdale park and ride in 2018. Network Manager AT Metro Development Anthony Cross says with increasing development around Warkworth it’s time for permanent public transport in the area. “The service will initially consist of several trips each day between Hibiscus Coast Station and Warkworth with connections to towns currently served by the Kowhai Connection service such as Matakana and Snells Beach.”
Mr Homan says a draft timetable will be released for public feedback early next year. “We want local people to have a say on what suits them as far as links to the city and to the shopping areas on the Hibiscus Coast and North Shore.” A Warkworth bus service will be included in AT’s North Shore and Hibiscus Coast tender round later this year. The new services will start in the first half of 2018.
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An old family Bible that was found in a secondhand chest of drawers is now back in the hands of relatives, thanks to detective work, which included a sharp-eyed genealogist in the UK, and a story in Hibiscus Matters. When Casey Watt of Wainui found the Bible in a chest of drawers purchased from the Whangaparaoa Salvation Army store she set out to find the owner. As a result, two relatives of the Bible’s owner, who did not previously know each other, were found. The Bible belonged to the family of James Spence Dickey, and the names of the Dickey children were handwritten in it, dating from the mid-19th Century to 1901. A story in Hibiscus Matters October 5 paper alerted Wayne Dickey of Titirangi, a descendant of James Spence Dickey, that the Bible had Wayne Dickey opens the 1862 Bible been found. He collected it from that belonged to his great great uncle, James Spence Dickey. Casey last month. He says he will have the battered covers repaired so that the Bible can be handed down to future generations. Jennifer Marshall of Browns Bay, a descendant of James Spence Dickey’s wife, Isabella Gracie, also got in touch. She heard about the Bible after a genealogist in England spotted the story in Hibiscus Matters’ e-edition. That person, like Jennifer, is on Ancestry.com, made the connection and contacted Jennifer. Wayne has a keen interest in genealogy James Spence Dickey and says it is great to have the Bible James Spence Dickey was born in and see the handwriting of his great 1852 in Northern Ireland and came great uncle. to Auckland in 1865 to join family It seems that the Bible could have already living here. He initially been in the effects of Ailsa Harris, settled on the Awhitu Peninsula, James Spence Dickey’s granddaughter, later living in Thames where he had who lived in Whangaparaoa. She died a carting business, taking things a few years ago and the Bible could around the district by horse and cart. have gone to the Sallies at that stage. James bought a dairy farm in Te Casey says she wants to thank everyone Puke and farmed there until he died who helped locate the Bible’s owners. in 1925. He married twice – his first “It’s amazing how quickly everyone wife, Marion Gracie, died of TB jumped in to help and all the effort in 1880 and two years later, James they put in,” she says. “It’s awesome married her younger sister, Isabella. that we got it back to the family and Altogether he had 10 children. found not one, but two relatives.”
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Young candidates were, not surprisingly, favoured by the students who took part in Kids Voting, which runs parallel with the local body elections. Phil Goff was the favourite for mayor, but with a majority of just 463 votes over 22-year-old Chloe Swarbrick. Young local board candidates, including Caitlin Watson, were particular favourites. Online voting was introduced for Kids Voting in 2013 and Council’s democracy services general manager, Marguerite Delbet says that the up and coming generation of voters won’t know any other way. “We need to move with the times and online voting could help us engage better with young people,” she says. Students were also asked to complete a referendum question on the proposal to introduce new smoke free areas. Students selected dining areas as their first preference for smoke free spaces followed by urban centres, beaches and sports clubs. This year there were a record number of future voters with almost 5000 students aged between 11 and 15 taking part. The ‘turnout’ was 42 percent – slightly higher than it was for adults.
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Where’s the rush? September traditionally heralds a spring rush of listings as we emerge from the dreary winter into better weather, and of course a growth in interest from people to show off their properties in the best light in order to sell. Not so this year. Whilst the Auckland market has been clouded by the new Unitary Plan and intense media coverage over property values, we have seen a distinct change in our business mix being unusual for this time of year. Normally the surge in listings is followed by more valuations for mortgages by purchasers. This year so far, the surge has largely failed to materialise – so has the housing market begun to run out of steam? Our feedback indicates an unusual mood in the market, almost as if it’s punch-drunk from continued news of increasing values month on month, and scaremongering by the Government and economists over an over-heated property market risk. Impending OCR (Official Cash Rate) cuts are almost a given and this should give comfort to borrowers over future mortgage rates remaining low in the short to medium term, however is now really the right time to buy? Loan to value ratios, mostly a concern for investors, is generating the most valuation work at present with many re-valuing their portfolios as banks focus on debt levels – but what is really missing are the sellers. The website unconditional. co.nz reports 17.8 percent less new listings in Auckland for September this year compared with the same month last year. Given that sellers mostly have to buy a replacement property, the heated market and slight uncertainty could be scaring them off listing. The flight of some Auckland property owners selling up and moving to the regions has created supply issues and increased prices there too. However, we are seeing falls in new listings in 13 out of 18 regions in September. Understandably the stock of current listings has fallen almost countrywide. Government initiatives to build more houses, together with changes to the Unitary Plan, will take time to materialise into available homes to buy, and 2016 is turning out to be quite unpredictable with buyers now not “buying at any cost” but being more circumspect in their purchasing decisions. A recent change to the immigration rules is also creating the perception of a possible fall in demand ahead. We are seeing more properties being passed in at auctions, and lower attendances at open homes and auctions indicate some potential cooling of demand. It will take time to see if this is the start of a trend or just a temporary glitch, and we’ll be watching the data over the coming months. The general mood in the market however, all things being equal, is that the underlying shortage will continue to support values going forward. However, we are unlikely to see similar gains in values to what we have seen in the past two years. We’ve enjoyed writing this column, and we’d like to take this opportunity to wish our readers a safe and happy festive season ahead.
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Young ninjas jump at outside classes New Year run For many years, Nick Tomlinson was a solo dad and it was during that time, in 2013, that he began teaching Ninjutsu outside, in Manly Park, to his son Dominic and friends. Nick has been practicing this ancient Japanese martial art since he was a boy and he is now a Second Dan black belt. Training includes fighting postures, how to escape, strike, roll and flip and sensing your surroundings with your eyes closed. The classes in the park drew a lot of attention and grew by word of mouth. Last summer Nick’s Outdoor Ninja classes attracted around 50 students to Manly, and a second class at Red Beach. In winter, they move indoors to various community halls around the Coast, but Nick says he prefers teaching outside and that it’s also better for the students. “It’s more authentic and natural outdoors,” Nick says. “The kind of situations students are training for, they are more likely to encounter outdoors – not in a hall with mats on the floor.” He says the full-on fighting techniques are adapted for the age group so that it’s safe and effective. One of the things the children learn is how to escape if someone tries to grab, or strike them. Nick recently started the summer classes in Manly Park, and will be there from 6pm–7pm on Thursdays. The charge is a gold coin donation. Info: look for HBC kids ninja on Facebook.
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are about 10 minutes long, following the usual format of posture, breathing, balance, stretching, and standing poses. Shelley says over winter she filmed in bulk when the weather was good; still showing a different scenic view for each day. The majority of the videos were done on the Hibiscus Coast with occasional trips to Arrowtown, Taupo, and the Bay of Islands. She says next year her 365 sessions will go global, starting with Tahiti in March. Free Yoga on the Beach begins on Manly Beach (near sailing club) on Monday, December 5 and will be held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 7.30am–7.50am.
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Tracks that have been closed on Kawau due to safety concerns are now being re-opened. All seven kilometres of tracks were closed last May because of dangerous overhanging pine branches. Coach Road and Two House tracks have now been reopened following extensive work by arborists. Most of the pines were planted by Sir George Grey to provide a picturesque backdrop for Mansion House. DOC Ranger David Wilson says that some need harvesting as they are reaching the end of their life. “We will leave the Redwoods track and the area around the back of Mansion House, but we will remove hazardous pines, and create regeneration and native restoration planting.” Kawau Island covers over 2000 ha and since 1987, DOC has managed around 10 percent of it. Although the island is currently without a permanent ranger, DOC is looking for a replacement. Conservation work is focused on the Kawau Island Historic Reserve, which covers 258 ha. David says the island’s eclectic past provides plenty of ongoing conservation challenges. “Wallabies are one of the biggest problems. The only things that grow well are things that wallabies don’t eat.” DOC has reduced wallaby numbers, but it would take an island-wide agreement from landowners to eradicate them completely. Sir George planted hundreds of species of plants and imported exotic animals including wallabies, kookaburras, weka, peacocks, zebras and monkeys. The usual mix of stoats, rats and possums also threaten brown kiwi and weka. David says the island is home to one of the biggest populations of North Island weka and the kiwi population is around 40. DOC has a volunteer programme on the island from one day per month to a five-day stint for more information visit www.doc.govt.nz
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The project will involve researchers from universities, as well as NIWA, and Whangateau Harbour will be one of many sites across NZ. Prof. Thrush said it was one of the largest marine experiments ever undertaken in NZ. “The idea of ecosystem services is a poorly understood concept. Indigenous biodiversity and natural ecosystems contribute in a wide variety of ways to human wellbeing. It’s a matter of understanding the role that even microscopic organism play because they can be hugely important in maintaining the health of the overall system.” The project is likely to start early next year and plots will be monitored over several years. HarbourCare member and marine biologist Dr Roger Grace expressed concern about the effects of over-fishing. He described how mullet had once eaten most of the mud from the Whangateau estuary floor and deposited it as faeces at the harbour entrance, but this no longer occurs because of the dramatic drop in mullet numbers. He asked if this could be part of the research. Prof. Thrush has been studying coastal ecological systems for more than 30 years.
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The Hibiscus Rodders Beach Festival is a summer highlight, and preregistration is now open for the 2017 event. It will be held at Orewa on January save lives.” 27–29 and car owners who pre-register The show is open to pre-1975 cars get an extra chance to win a six-night or any of American origin, and car trip for two to Los Angeles. numbers are limited to 500 on any The Beach Festival had its origins as given day to ensure the event runs a one-day show in January 2010. It smoothly. quickly grew to a three-day event, Sharon says the 2017 show includes attracting hundreds of classic and hot rods in the park on Friday evening, hot rod vehicles from throughout followed by a drive-in movie, then the the North Island each Auckland main Beach Festival event at Orewa Anniversary Weekend, and Hibiscus Reserve on Saturday, plus Saturday Rodders club president Dave Swan evening events. On Sunday, there will expects 2017’s show will be bigger and be a show ’n’ shine on Orewa’s main better than ever. street followed by a cruise. Over the years the club has raised Other entertainment includes the more than $100,000 for the Auckland Ms V-8 Chick contest for women car Rescue Helicopter Trust. This year’s owners and the Miss Hibiscus Vintage festival drew around 50,000 to Orewa competition, which debuted at this and enabled the club to donate a year’s festival. record $35,000 to the Trust. There is a big prize draw with the major Show co-ordinator Sharon Morris says prize a USA holiday including four cars now travel from as far away as days’ hire of a Mustang convertible. Whangarei, New Plymouth, Gisborne All Beach Festival entrants get an and Te Awamutu for the festival. entry in the draw, but those who pre“It’s great to promote hot rodding, register before January 15 get an extra great for our community and hopefully one. Members of the public can buy helps all the local businesses,” she says. programmes at the event to enter the “Most of all, it raises funds for the prize draw. Westpac Rescue Helicopter to help Pre-register, at hibiscusrodders.co.nz
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Get outdoors
Vegetables have been harvested from Whangaparaoa Community Garden and more need planting at a public planting day.
Green fingers and thumbs needed at community plot The community garden at Whangaparaoa Hall, which was first planted in mid-August, is ready for its next remodel and replant and the whole community is invited to take part. The garden has raised and in-ground beds filled with vegetables and herbs, as well as flowers to attract pollinating insects. A working bee, to be held this weekend, on Saturday November 5, will include planting heritage seeds, weeding, and assembling and erecting a plastic garden shed. Love Soup Hibiscus Coast, which is one of the groups harvesting vegetables from the garden for its free community meals, is providing lunch and drinks on planting day. It will be a chance to get the young ones involved, showing them the importance of sustainability and growing your own food. It is hoped that the community garden will not only instill a sense of pride, but also allow youth to be part of something empowering. All are welcome to lend a hand at the garden, outside Whangaparaoa Hall, cnr Whangaparaoa Rd and Main Street, on Saturday November 5, from 10am. Register your interest on Love Soup Hibiscus Coast’s Facebook page.
Wenderholm toilets reopen
A new $550,000 toilet block is expected to open at Wenderholm Regional Park this month. Auckland Council community facilities project delivery manager John Schermbrucker says the facility is replacing an older block, but will now include unisex toilets to enable wider use.
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Dr Ted Watson was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2013, when he was living in Orewa. Since then he has written several articles for Hibiscus Matters. Dr Ted holds a doctorate in microbiology and is retired from a career in research, lecturing and IT. He is now resident in Tauranga.
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Parkinson’s New Zealand is a well-established charity with staff in most regions and a head office in Wellington. I became involved with the organisation four years ago following my diagnosis with Parkinson’s. It has been an invaluable experience. There are approximately 13000 people newsletters from both HQ and local in New Zealand who have Parkinson’s. sources that provide a regular overview All of them will experience the same of progress in tackling Parkinson’s. sorts of difficulties as time goes on and There are meetings held approximately will have similar questions for health every two months which expose the professionals: How do I cope with an patients to top flight local medical incurable condition? Will I become a and other skills which are appropriate burden on my family? Who is the best to people with Parkinson’s (such as doctor that I can deal with? And the financial matters). list goes on. All centres offer exercise classes, which Each person will have dealings with are very important for the on-going a large number of specialists and management of Parkinson’s. non-specialists, hospital visits, a raft Around the country there are of possible medications, a number local voice/singing sessions (vitally of which will not work. Everybody’s important to help keep the patient’s version of Parkinson’s is different. voice working properly). In some And then there is family. Will centres they offer dance classes – again the family nominate a carer (very to help the body cope. common), or will they want outside And there are social events to enable support and assistance. As time goes members to share their experiences by the patient’s needs will change and have some fun. Indeed I have which affects all of the people and found it so beneficial that my wife organisations that they deal with. Jacqui and I are both now on the Bay Help is at hand. When a person of Plenty branch regional committee joins Parkinson’s New Zealand they with a brief to continue to focus immediately become eligible to be on improving the services that the supported by the organisation. The organisation can provide. first thing that happens is they undergo Info: Parkinson’s NZ can be contacted an in-depth assessment to determine on 0800 473 4636 or email info@ what support is needed and when. parkinsons.org.n.z There are very strong links with local It can definitely make the journey DHB staff and consultants, which can more palatable. ease the process of setting up a strong Note: Parkinson’s Awareness Week supportive link with the patient. is held annually – this year it runs In addition the member receives regular from November 1–7.
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Practice does not make perfect I’m not an expert on parenting. In fact I don’t think I was very good at it the first time round, though I’m enjoying the second chance that grandparenting gives you! But after weathering the ups and downs of family life and talking to thousands of parents I have learnt a thing or two. Firstly, there are very few ‘bad parents’. Almost everybody I know loves their children and wants the best for them. The problem (or the blessing, depending on how you look at it) is that our offspring don’t come with an instruction manual and are greatly variable in their personalities. If you’ve lucked in with a child that just lives to please, toilet trained themselves by 12 months of age and is getting on well with their Greek grammar, then enjoy it while it lasts and buy a Lotto ticket! Please don’t assume all of this is due to your innate brilliance and please, please don’t brag about it in the annual Christmas letter. For the rest of us, who had challenging kids, or just ordinary ones, parenting is sometimes quite hard. Even when you do the right thing you don’t always get the right result. I tell worried Mums and Dads that good enough parenting is good enough. If you house them, love them, play with them and provide security then you are 90 percent there. And don’t be afraid to ask for advice if you are struggling. We recommend Plunket, Hibiscus Coast Parents Centre, Steps Forward, The Parenting Place, Parent2Parent, Kidslink, Home and Family Counselling and The Incredible Years programme all of which have good websites. I goes to show there are plenty of resources out there. I have been really encouraged to see how men are stepping up to their fathering role in this generation. The hands on, partnership model is an improvement on the well-meaning but sometimes disconnected role that was common in the past. On the other hand, there are quite a lot of confused parents. Should we be stricter or cut the child some slack? Are gender roles important or relevant? Should little Johnny be pushed to achieve his potential or allowed a carefree childhood? How much television is too much? If I’m not allowed to smack how do I deal with out and out defiance and stroppiness? I have ideas about these things but not formulas. All I can say is that it really does take a village to raise a child. We were fortunate in that we were linked to a supportive community who offered our kids what we couldn’t offer and walked with us through the hard years. And in the end it worked out.
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15 years of Mainly Music Mainly Music, the preschool music programme started by Jo Hood at Hillsborough Baptist church in 1990, is still very much alive and well at St Chad’s Anglican church in Orewa, after 15 years. Annemarie Panzic, who has been leading the group for eight years, says little has changed over this time, with children, together with their parents or care-givers, enjoying 30 minutes of songs and rhymes once a week. The programme focuses on the development of co-ordination, fine and gross motor movements, social interaction and language development – all essential preschool skills – through the use of music. The morning tea and playtime afterwards gives parents the opportunity to connect and support each other and Annemarie says that many close friendships have been Mainly Musicians. Leader Annemarie forged over the years. Panzic is standing, centre, in Mainly Currently the spring season is being Music tee-shirt, with her helper Lucia celebrated with songs about growing. Smith. The group has also recently fundraised, She is looking forward to cutting by holding a Bread and Water the 15th birthday cake, along with Morning Tea and donating the price Hannah Cook (a former group leader) of a cappuccino or a Happy Meal, to on Sunday, November 6. support mobile Mainly Music teams There will be a thanksgiving church who take sessions in underprivileged service at 9.30am and an afternoon areas of Auckland. tea/barbecue event from 3pm–5pm. Annemarie says that the continued There will be a bouncy castle, family popularity of the programme is games and songs as well as the cutting evidenced by the fact that many of the of the cake. All current and past six groups on the Hibiscus Coast have mainly music families are warmly waiting lists. invited to both. Mavis Brackebush, who started the For more information and to RSVP group at St Chads, says she is “really please contact Annemarie Panzic, chuffed” that it is still going strongly. phone 027 602 6233.
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The set theme for last month’s Club Night was ‘Patterns in Nature’. Vivienne Rowell won an Honours for this shot of the sand dunes in Namibia. She used the slanting light that you get in the morning and evening, when the sun is at a low angle, to produce contrast that accentuates the waves of sand on the top of the dune.
Santa seeks helpers
The Orewa Santa Parade is gearing up and looking for young people to be part of the action. Destination Orewa Beach has a supply of costumes from animals to marching soldiers and glittering Christmas fairies. Any teenagers and children who want to wear a costume are welcome to contact the Destination Orewa Beach office. The parade will be held on Saturday, November 26. Once again it will start at 4.30pm, ensuring that children involved in Saturday morning sports do not need to miss out. Beginning from Florence Avenue and travelling to the Orewa Surf Club car park, the best viewpoints would be the length of Hibiscus Coast Highway between Florence Avenue and the Orewa Surf Club car park where the parade dismounts. More than 8,000 spectators are expected to watch the parade, which is expected to have more than 70 floats. Info: email admin@orewabeach.co.nz or phone 426 2638.
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Whangaparaoa College put on a powerful performance.
Kapa Haka festival honours Matua Murray’s legacy
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The annual Kapa Haka festival that the late Matua Murray Witika was a key part of was held last week – for the first time without him. The significance of this was deeply felt by those organising and taking part in the festival, with special remembrance of Matua Murray part of the opening powhiri on October 28. A photo of him was placed alongside the stage. “Today we celebrate the fruits of Matua Murray’s work,” Red Beach School principal Julie Hepburn said. The Tu Maia festival is a noncompetitive Kapa Haka festival that celebrates all things Maori. It has been held for five years and is hosted by various schools in the area in turn: this year by Red Beach School. Teacher Pam Mohi says Matua Murray and his wife Mere Witika were there from the festival’s earliest days. “The festival has passed through various hands over the years and had myself and other key people join and Whia Mere Witika brought a photo help keep it alive,” she says. “This is of her late husband Matua Murray to now our task, with Matua’s wishes that watch over the Kapa Haka Festival at we try our best into the future. He Red Beach School. kept us to traditions and the kaupapa and manaaki.” and ensured it was a safe, enjoyable and entertaining experience and Ten local groups took part in the environment for the performers and festival this year – nine schools and Te audience. He is dearly missed by all Herenga Waka o Orewa. past and present pupils that have been Whangaparaoa College’s opening song blessed to experience his mana, aroha was dedicated to Matua Murray. DR IMD
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Stream plan highlighted
Auckland Council’s proposal to return a piped stream to wetland in D’Oyly Reserve, Stanmore Bay has gone before the public, with feedback being sought in recent weeks online and via an Open Day at Stanmore Bay School. The plan was revealed in Hibiscus the size of the reserve alongside. Matters in April and resource consent The current plan provides for a new was granted in June. pathway parallel with the stream and a The proposal originally put before the bank to the existing path, which could Local Board was to “daylight” the piped be used as an outdoor classroom and stream, returning it to a more natural for recreation. streambed with the edges planted in At present, D’Oyly Reserve consists natives and some space for recreation of mown grass on top of what was such as walking and cycling alongside. historically a stream. Recreational However, the version that has been activities in the reserve are affected by consented, which was presented to the the fact that it’s boggy in winter, as the public at an open day at Stanmore Bay stormwater pipe beneath has insufficient School yesterday (October 18) leaves capacity, resulting in overflows. the pipe in place, creating a streambed of around 30cm in depth on top by The D’Oyly Reserve project is funded diverting the water from the culvert by the developers of the residential site at 20 Link Crescent, McConnell down the new streambed. Property, as mitigation for piping the Project engineers Richard Coles says that it would have been simpler, from stream on that piece of land. Council’s point of view, to remove the Submissions closed on November 2. pipe (which lies 3m underground) as The feedback will be analysed and the there would be no future maintenance design further developed early in the required. However, he says that if the New Year. It is hoped that construction pipe had gone, it would have created a will begin a year from now (around much bigger stream channel, reducing October 2017).
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You be the judge: art awards works now on display With the hard work of judging over, all entries in the annual Hibiscus & Bays Arts Awards are now on show at Estuary Arts Centre. The work of local artists, who competed for a top prize of $3000 in the Hibiscus & Bays Arts Awards, fills all the galleries and the foyer of Estuary Arts Centre in Orewa. This is the third year that the awards, initiated by the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board, have been held. They were launched at Estuary Arts Centre in 2014 and are hosted in alternate years by Mairangi Bay Arts Centre. This year there were 118 entries from more than 70 established and emerging artists. In the past, finalists were preselected but Estuary Arts Centre manager Kim Boyd says this year all entries were presented to judges and no one was turned away. Artists were competing for a main prize of $3000, with $500 for second. There are also Merit awards and the People’s Choice award – a $300 voucher from Orewa Framing Studio that will be drawn at the end of the exhibition. Most works are paintings, and the majority of the artists are from the Hibiscus Coast or Rodney areas. Despite this, the majority of the prizes went to artists from outside this area. The premier winner was Becs Wood of Whitianga, with her pencil and watercolour wash painting Orchard Dreaming. Second prize went to the painting Alligator Wine by another Whitianga artist, Martinus Sarangapany. Hibiscus Coast artist Susannah Law won a Merit for her work The Moa Hunters. Judges commented on its From top, Prizewinning works by unusual use of paint, which included local artists included Susannah Law’s masked and marbled areas. Young The Moa Hunters. One of two Student/ Silverdale artist Laura Layton won Youth award winners was Zandri Spies Merit for her pencil drawing Great of Mairangi Bay with Bipolar. Horned Owl. The opening was an award evening on The judges were Auckland sculptor October 28 and the work will remain Claire Ulenberg, printmaker Prue on display at Estuary Arts Centre, MacDougall, painter Peter Miller and 214b Hibiscus Coast Highway, until potter Suzy Dünser. December 11.
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Foundation runs club coaching Manly Sailing Club’s relationship with yachtsman Sir Russell Coutts has been put on a solid footing this month. Earlier this year, Sir Russell moved into Tindalls Bay and he has been working with the club to increase the number of young people taking up sailing, including providing coaching. Recently the Russell Coutts Sailing Hayden Whitburn Foundation was set up, which supports the club by running its junior This month, the Foundation employed coaching programme. Hayden Whitburn as head coach. America’s Cup principal race officer Hayden is an experienced competitive Harold Bennett, who coached Sir Russell yachtsman, who also learned to build when he was learning to sail P class sails during the America’s Cup. When boats, is on the sailing club’s committee he’s not coaching at Manly, he races and also a Trustee of the Foundation. Etchells and OK dinghys. He says having the Foundation work Hayden says that one of the priorities with, and support the club in this way for the Foundation is to make sailing is a great fit, and will help take the accessible to young people who might club forward. ordinarily not be able to afford the cost. From the club’s perspective, it is hoped Around 40 students have already that the junior sailing programme will registered for coaching up until build membership numbers – once Christmas. students reach Level 3, and want to For more information on the pursue sailing, they will be asked to join. courses and how to apply, visit “It’s all about getting more local kids manlysailingclub.org.nz or email sailing,” Harold says. secretary@manlysailingclub.org.nz
Ground laid for hockey turf
Contractors will be on site at Metro Park East this month preparing the ground for the much anticipated hockey turf. This will include laying a base and building a path and retaining wall, as well as plumbing and lighting infrastructure. Hockey Hibiscus Trust chair Merv Huxford says that the final laying of the turf is not expected to occur until January or February. He says he is hopeful of convincing Auckland Council that the recycled Ecocept turf would be the best bet, but that process is still underway. The sum of $50,000 received from the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board has been topped up with $15,000 from Pak ‘n’ Save Silverdale, which means the full sized turf (costed at $1.686m) is now fully funded. Funding applications are still underway for the adjoining half multi-purpose turf.
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Weekly run, swim and stand-up paddleboard options. Begins December 1 at Orewa Beach. To register www.beachseries.co.nz
Run/Walk
Get Moving Festival consists of four walking/running events to be held next year, from January to April. The series provides a range of distances from 1km for the little ones to a 15km final event. The first event is on January 29 in Millwater and the final one is on April 2. Info: getmovingfestival.co.nz
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We currently have vacancies in the Orewa, Warkworth and Wellsford areas for Support Workers. If you are keen to get to know people with intellectual disabilities, help them learn new skills, become more independent, achieve and maintain their health and wellbeing, and generally lead an enjoyable life both at home and when out and about in their communities - then we’d love to hear from you! Apply online now! Please direct your enquiries to Anne on 0800WORK4IHC (0900 9675 4442). Please apply online at www.careers.ihc.org.nz. Applications close 8 November 2016.
careers.ihc.org.nz 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
COMMUNITY NOTICES 60S UP MOVEMENT OF NZ INC meet third Wed 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. 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 ENJOY AN AFTERNOON OF HOUSIE (BINGO) at Bowls Orewa, every Friday, 1pm. Play 40, $20 houses for only $4. 50 prizes available from $20 to $1000. All welcome. Ph 426 6236 or 427 4674. 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.
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IHC through IDEA Services provides support for people with an intellectual disability so they can live, learn, work and enjoy life as part of the community.
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New gardens, clean ups. Specialising in maintenance & improvement. Phone Dave 021 950 154
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HIBISCUS COAST SINGERS present “Christmas Come In”, a concert of music to welcome the season; at Orewa College Arts & Events Centre on Sat Nov 26, 7.30pm & Sun. Nov 27, 2.30pm. Tickets $20 from Orewa Menswear, 100% Eddie Law or at the door. 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. INTERESTED IN LEARNING HOW, or experienced in making miniature models for railways, doll’s houses? Hibiscus Miniatures Club every second Sunday of the month, 9.30–3pm, the Girl Guide Hall, 224 Centreway Rd, Orewa. Next meetings: Nov 13 and Dec 11. JOIN OUR BAND TO GET FREE TUITION on bag pipes and/or drums. All stages and ages welcome. Wednesdays 7.30pm, St Johns Hall Silverdale. The band is also available for hire. Ph Gayle 424 1166 / 021 104 3497 or Bob 424 1838. HBC and 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. Next event November 27. MANLY TWILIGHT BOWLS” Have a go at our fun event for the young not so young but never too old Monday November 7, 5.45pm. Flat soled shoes, jandals or bare feet. Bowls supplied. Ph Maureen 428 4425. REBUS CLUB OF HIBISCUS COAST Club meetings 9.45am Ist Tuesday of the month, the Bridge Club, Edith Hopper Park, Manly. This club for retired men offers opportunities to keep active minds, expand interests, enjoy the fellowship and make new friends. Great guest speakers and regular low cost trips. Ph Ray Watkins 427 5256, Graeme McIntosh 424 7115 www.rebus-hibiscus.nz
painting, foot paths or any other odd jobs. Ph 021 115 5233.
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.
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your local cleaning team is ready to deliver our 5 star shine in your home for weekly cleaning, spring or moving cleans. For a FREE quote ph 09 415 0028 or 0800 297 253 www_minthomecleaning.co.nz SECURITY ALARM SERVICING $99 (+parts & GST). Local technician, 20 years experience. Ph 027 553 3032 or 09 428 5887 A PUMP DOCTOR will keep you pumping. Ph 0274 430 654. A SMART REPAIR Service for F&P smartdrive washers, F&P/Simpson dryers. Same day service 423 9660/021 168 7349. BAY APPLIANCE REPAIRS – All major laundry/kitchen brands, small appliances, & power tools. Work guaranteed EWRB reg. Ph 09 947 0333/ 022 600 9919. BUILDER SEMI RETIRED – GENERAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE & SMALL JOBS. Good rates. Phone/txt Rob 021 167 2155 or 09 426 2960. CABINET MAKER – JOINER (RETIRED) Custom furniture etc. Anything in wood. Very low rates. Ph Derek 426 3541. ELECTRICIAN – SEMI RETIRED affordable rates, no job to small. Call Bruce 021 241 0000. HANDYMAN Small Jobs, carpentry, rubbish removal etc. All jobs considered. Phone or txt Dave - 022 015 4032 PAINTER, DECORATORS Renovation specialists. Phone Kevin 022 0291 056. PAINTING – INTERIOR / EXTERIOR, Free quotes. Phone Jef 021 164 9709. PLASTERING, SOLID, GIB STOPPING, Painting/repair work. Small jobs. Trade Cert. Keith 424 8841 or 022 682 4760. WATER FILTERS Underbench filters & whole house Ultra violet filters – Kill and remove ecoli/bacteria. FREE site visits. Ph Steve 09 945 2282, 027 478 7427, email: steve.reynolds@aquafilter.co.nz or www. aquafilter.co.nz WATER PUMPS Low water pressure? Get it sorted. Sales, service and installation. Work guaranteed. Ph Steve 09 945 2282, 027 478 7427, email: steve. reynolds@aquafilter.co.nz or www. aquafilter.co.nz WINDOW CLEANING 30 years exp, local owner operator, reasonable rates. Ph David 426 2253.
TRANSPORT DRIVING MISS DAISY reliable safe companion transport. Ph Brenda HBC 428 4490.
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Smartmotion NZ Designed Ph 424 0334 for free demo Special $$$ POA
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)
ADULT DANCE CLASSES in ballroom, and Latin American. Beginners and advanced. Last term for the year. Silverdale Hall, Ph 427 5542. SPANISH LESSONS on Friday mornings at Whangaparaoa Library. For more information: Cristina 021 073 4528.
HAIRDRESSING MOBILE HAIRCUTS European trained hairstylist to visit you at your time, your place. Sabine Ph 426 9652 021 149 8598
RECORDING STUDIO WHANGAPARAOA RECORDING STUDIO by appointment only. Phone Dennis 021 115 5233.
WANTED TO BUY, RECORDS/LP’S Ph 428 1587. LOOKING FOR LONG-TIME FRIENDS Michelle and Donna Paul who lived once in the Whangaparaoa area. If you can help me finding them please email me to cathcalvez29@gmail.com, their “froggy” friend.
Hibiscus Matters needs new walkers for delivery. For more information, email your name, contact details and age to hmdelivery@localmatters.co.nz or phone Kim 021 138 6975.
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Centrestage Theatre presents The Sound of Music, Centreway Rd, Orewa. Tickets from Centrestage Theatre or www.iticket.co.nz
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The 3rd Hibiscus and Bays Art Awards, all galleries, Estuary Arts Centre, Western Reserve, Orewa. (see story and ad p24 )
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Volunteers needed to plant seeds, do a little weeding and erect a garden shed, Whangaparaoa Community Garden, outside the Whangaparaoa Community Hall, from 10am. Lunch and drinks provided by Love Soup. All welcome. (see story p17)
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Gary McCormick & Invercargill Mayor Tim Shadbolt, stand-up comedy at its best, Whangaparaoa Golf Club, Army Bay, 8pm. Tickets $30 from the club, email whangaparaoa@golf.co.nz or phone 424 5441. (see ad this page)
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Manly Sailing Club is a real jewel in the Coast’s crown. I am not a boatie, but I love the water and spend a lot of time on Manly Beach. It’s wonderful to see so many people of all ages taking out boats for fun and competition. It’s obviously a thriving little sailing hub. Bob Selwood
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What makes the Hibiscus Coast special to you? Coast Gems uncovers and celebrates the people, places, businesses and events that give the Coast its unique flavour and spirit. Email terry@localmatters.co.nz (subject line: Coast Gems) with a brief description of your Coast Gem, and a photo, together with your daytime phone number and postal address. Please send photos as a medium or high-resolution jpg. Publication is at the discretion of the editor. Every Coast Gem published earns the person who sends it a $50 voucher to spend at New World, Whangaparaoa.
Gulf Harbour School Gala, Gulf Harbour School, 65 Alec Craig Way, Gulf Harbour, 11am–3pm. Games, bouncy castles, White Elephant, cake stall, clothing, Dunk the Teacher, raffles and much, much more. Yummy food stalls including the Delish Cafe run from the Staffroom. Fun for everyone.
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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, ph Neville 09 424 7849. Hibiscus Coast Businesswomen’s Evening, Salvation Army Auditorium, Red Beach. 6pm–9pm. Great speakers. Proceeds to Hestia Women’s Refuge. (see ad p9) Hibiscus Coast Garden Club’s annual Flower Show, Whangaparaoa Hall, Whangaparaoa. Entries sought: gather your garden flowers, fruit and veggies to show. Floral Art and Children’s sections. Refreshments and trading table available. Adults $3 entry. Public viewing, 1pm–3pm. For entries or more information, phone Annabelle 424 8873 no later than 12 noon, November 10.
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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
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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 Puhoi Hall. Tickets $5. Lots of prizes. For tickets, ph Pat 021 281 1234. Door sales on the night.
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Book Lovers’ Afternoon Tea for Hibiscus Hospice, Whangaparaoa College auditorium, Delshaw Ave, Manly, 2pm–5pm. Join NZ authors for an afternoon of storytelling and book readings. Prizes, books for sale and signings. Tickets $40pp, incl afternoon tea, from www. hibiscushospice.org.nz or Hospice, 2a John Dee Cr, Red Beach, ph 421 9180.
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Boat Bits Sale, Gulf Harbour Yacht Club, 1299 Laurie Southwick Parade, Gulf Harbour Marina, 9am–11am. All boaties welcome to buy or swap boat bits at the Gulf Harbour Yacht Club. Sellers $5 per table. Coffee and muffins available. Info: ph 424 2118 or admin@ghyc.co.nz
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Patchwork sale – quilts and other small things, Stillwater Hall, Stillwater, 9.30am–12pm. 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
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Reach School Gala, 20 Albert Hall Drive, Red Beach, 10am– 2pm. Kids’ craft stalls, rides and attractions and the return of the ever-popular White Elephant. Fabulous food for sale including mussel fritters, sausages, burgers and healthy options from Earthspot Foods. All welcome.
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Ag day provides taste of country life Families from all over the district came to enjoy Wainui School’s annual AG Day and Country Fair, held on Friday, October 21. Many were from more urban parts of Wainui School introduced raising the Hibiscus Coast, and came along chicks as a way of involving families specifically to give their children a who do not have farm animals and taste of country life. this has proved very popular. Farm animals were everywhere, with The traditional classroom arts and dozens of hand reared lambs as well as crafts, sand saucers, cake decorating kids and calves and chickens brought and so on now incorporate the theme in for judging. of sustainability and conservation. Market stalls included a wide range In the last few years Wainui has added of food, homemade cakes, jewellery, market stalls, increased the café and handicrafts and clothing. added children’s games and pony Ag Day, traditionally known as Calf rides to bring a festive country market Club day, has been going since the atmosphere to the day. early 1950s as a way to share the crafts This year fine weather resulted in a of the rural community with others wonderful turnout of visitors as well as and for the farmers to compete for increased numbers of animals. In total ribbons and trophies. the event raised $5400, which will go Principal Gillian Bray says that the towards keeping the level of Teacher school has a significant amount of Aide support high in classes, as well silverware (cups) donated by past as helping fund technology such as families that are presented on the day. iPads, Chromebooks and laptops.
Clockwise from top left, Melia Meissenheimer with her winning kid, Sparkles. Lamb Honey’s sweet nature made her a favourite with the Collins children who came to Ag Day to see the animals. The youngest Collins, Nicola, was a particular fan. Swandri shirts were shared by Yoda the lamb and owner Zahara Patterson. Goats enjoyed trying to eat the pen, and even break free from the judging ring. Left, Calves were judged on obedience, and the owner’s knowledge. Items for sale had a Kiwiana or rural flavour and included recycled timber products.
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