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WARKWORTH HERITAGE WALK Guided heritage walk of Warkworth Township (1.5hrs) 10.15 – Assemble at the Warkworth i-SITE Adults $10, Student $6 Bookings necessary: 027 484 9935. Part of the Auckland Heritage Festival.
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Jaye J Pye of Stanmore Bay begins spray painting the frame of the custom trike for Hamish Fergusson. (inset) Hamish on his specially built trike that was stolen from the family home.
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Trike club rides to rescue of theft victim
A drift trike club has built a new custom trike for 17-year-old Hamish Fergusson after his trike was stolen from his family home at Snells Beach on August 20. The trike was specially adapted for The club has around 30 members camera footage from a neighbouring on movement ranges from a slight Hamish, who has cerebral palsy. A and builds custom drift trikes that property shows two men pulling up limp to wheelchair confinement. In post about the theft on the Mahurangi are capable of downhill speeds of up in a flat-deck ute, riding the trike and some cases, including Hamish’s, it also Matters Facebook page gained 613 to 80kph. For Hamish’s dad, Peter then taking it. causes learning difficulties. Hamish shares and reached 48,635 people, Fergusson, the offer was a complete has undergone several operations “I was hoping that some kids took it to help elongate his tendons and including Jaye J Pye of Stanmore Bay. surprise. for a spin and then hid it. We searched maintain some degree of mobility. Mr Jaye J belongs to the 3 Wheel Motion “I was absolutely blown away that Jaye all weekend. Hamish and I were in the Fergusson says that although Hamish Drift Trike NZ group and contacted Mahurangi Matters (Hibiscus Matters’ J and the team would offer to make a back garden when they took it which can walk short distances, it is painful. sister paper), offering to build Hamish new trike,” Mr Fergusson says. “It has is the unsettling thing.” “The trike is his lifeline for getting restored my faith in humanity.” a replacement trike. Mr Fergusson is president of the around and connecting with people. “I saw the Facebook post and it was an Mr Fergusson was at home when the Cerebral Palsy Society of New He is very well known locally,” Mr absolute no brainer, we had to help,” trike was stolen from the front of his Zealand. He says cerebral palsy Fergusson says. continued page 2 Snells Beachs section. He says security normally occurs at birth and the effect Jaye J says.
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Continued from p1.... The new trike has posed a few engineering challenges for Jaye J and the team. It needs to be made-tomeasure, adjustable and use mountain bike wheels. “Our trikes are lower with go-kart wheels and are harder to peddle,” Jaye J says. “Hamish sits above the pedals to make it easier. We also had to machine different axles to fit the rear wheels, which are 26 inch.” Xplode Signage of Silverdale put 3 Wheel Motion graphics on the front
wheel cover, free of charge. Mr Fergusson says that Hamish was stoked to hear about the new trike. “He’s absolutely over the moon. It’s all he talks about. He likes blue, but says he will ride anything to get around, even if it’s bright pink!” Members of 3 Wheel Motion Drift Trike NZ handed the bike over to Hamish in Warkworth on Saturday, September 10, then went for a ride with him. See video of the localmatters.co.nz
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Free food – Hibiscus Coast Community Pantry opens The combined efforts of a Dairy Flat business, community organisations and an electrician who “just wanted to help” has seen the area’s first free Community Pantry built in Whangaparaoa, making free food easy to access for anyone who needs it. Little Free Pantries are springing up around the world after an American, Jessica McClard, put up the first one outside her church in North Carolina four months ago. The pantries are a way to share food with neighbours – anyone can place non-perishable items inside the pantry, which is not locked, and the food is free for anyone to take. Love Soup’s Julie King posted the Little Free Pantry story online last month, suggesting a local one could be built, and electrician Matt Rutherford immediately agreed to help. “Love Soup is doing an amazing job helping so many people and the cabinet adds to that community feel,” Matt says. He contacted a mate, Dan Roigard, owner of DCR Cabinets in Dairy Flat, who agreed to provide all the materials and help design the cabinet. Matt and Dan then spent Father’s Day building the 2.3m long box and installed it at the entrance to Whangaparaoa Hall on September 7. It will eventually have a Perspex front panel so that people can easily see what is inside.
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Matt also installed new security lights near the cabinet and Danny Battershill of EarthStone Arts filled it with food to get things started. Love Soup volunteers are going to keep a close eye on the pantry to make sure it contains suitable items such as cans and packet food. Food items can be donated by simply placing them in the cabinet, and anyone can take away whatever they need.
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A former Rodney District Council and Auckland Transport employee escaped a prison sentence after admitting he accepted over $100,000 in bribes. Barrie Kenneth James George, 69, was sentenced to 10 months home detention at the Auckland High Court on September 1, after pleading guilty to two representative charges of corruption and bribery of an official. Mr George started working for Rodney District Council in 1974 and became transport operations manager in 1975 and infrastructure manager of transport in 2007. He became northern maintenance manager at Auckland Transport (AT) in 2010. The offending relates to million-dollar roading and infrastructure contracts between 2006 and 2012. At the sentencing, Justice Graham Lang said Mr George was facing a three-year nine-month prison sentence, but that was reduced due to mitigating circumstances, including that he was the whistleblower in regard to more serious fraud within the organisation. Justice Lang said a culture developed in both Rodney District Council and AT between 2005 and 2012, where staff were encouraged to work cooperatively
with roading and infrastructure contractors. The offending began at a work function in 2006 when a roading contractor gave Mr George a travel voucher that enabled him to travel to Thailand. “The end result was that Mr George received gifts having a total value of $103,580. The gifts took the form of travel vouchers, entertainment and liquor.” Mr George received $57,293 in gratuities while he was an employee of Rodney District Council, with the balance received while he was at AT. But, in 2012 Mr George raised concerns with AT about an “unsatisfactory ethical situation developing”. “At that stage you did not directly indicate that you had received gifts yourself. Nevertheless, an internal investigation followed and you cooperated fully in that ... During this investigation, you frankly acknowledged the fact that you had received the gifts,” Justice Lang said. Justice Lang said there was “no suggestion” that ratepayers suffered a direct loss as a result of invoices being inflated or work not being undertaken as claimed. However, he said ratepayers expected public spending to be rigorously scrutinised and accepting payments or gifts created the perception that those contractors would be treated preferentially.
“ That is particularly concerning in a situation where Auckland is developing rapidly and its infrastructure will no doubt be increasing rapidly in the near future. An ethos or culture cannot be allowed to exist where contractors are permitted to believe that by placing gifts in the hands of Council employees they will in some way be viewed favourably.” Justice Lang took 11 months off the sentence for cooperation with the corruption investigation, deducted seven months based on an early guilty plea, and a further six months due to Mr George’s age and ‘good character’. As the proposed sentence was less than two years, Mr George was eligible for home detention and was sentenced to two 10-month sentences, to be served concurrently. Co-defendants Stephen James Borlase and Murray John Noone are due to stand trial, on September 19. Mr Noone was Mr George’s boss and is facing six charges related to bribes totalling over $1 million. Mr Borlase, who was director of contracting company Projenz, faces eight charges of corruption and four charges of obtaining a document for pecuniary advantage. Read the sentence report at localmatters.co.nz
Vandalism spree in Whangaparaoa
A scene of devastation greeted staff and students at Whangaparaoa College on the morning of Friday, September 2. An overnight vandalism spree had taken place, with around 37 windows smashed with hammers. It was the sound of breaking glass that alerted neighbours, who contacted Police. Officers were quickly on the scene: Principal James Thomas says that the first window was broken at 4.48am and by 5.06am Police were there. Nearby areas of Whangaparaoa were hit the same night, including the Raiders clubrooms in Stanmore Bay, bus shelters, a phone box and the Hibiscus Coast Community RSA in Vipond Road. Mr Thomas says the damage at the school was horrible to see and upset staff and students. “It looked as though there had been a lot of crazy running around smashing as many windows as possible,” he says. “Our students are asking why anyone would do this. We are in good heart though and will get through it. I’m grateful that no one was hurt and none of our treasures were damaged.” He estimates the repair bill at more than $40,000.
The windows are toughened safety glass, which is expensive. A glazier is undertaking repairs and security has been beefed up at the college. Security camera footage has been invaluable. A police forensic specialist spent the morning of September 2 taking fingerprints as well as swabs of blood found on the glass and concrete, at Raiders’ clubrooms, the RSA and College. Clear footprints were visible outside the RSA. Alcohol was stolen from the RSA and manager Adrian Martin says a stocktake had just been done, so it was clear exactly what had been taken. Camera footage from inside the building shows six burglars at work; some were wearing comic masks. Mr Martin says that the burglars unwittingly gave him the heads – he had noticed that one of the outside security cameras had been spray painted two days before. Police announced the same day that they had made arrests. Snr Sgt Steve Pivac of Orewa Police said that two local men aged 17 and 18 have been charged and Police are following strong lines of enquiry that may result in other people also being charged with these crimes.
From top, Damage at Whangaparaoa College. Theives caught by RSA’s security cameras.
“If the public can offer assistance to the investigation of these events that took place between midnight and 4am on September 2, contact Orewa police,” Snr Sgt Pivac says. Updates will be linked to this story at localmatters.co.nz
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I am interested to know how Auckland Transport plans to include cyclists when it introduces its dynamic laning trial on Whangaparaoa Rd. When the road was going to be widened, one of the problems I saw in a story in this paper was that a proper cycle lane would have to be included, requiring more expense and land. I regularly cycle along this route. Please tell me I will still safely be able to do so under the dynamic laning system? Brett Littlewood, Little Manly Auckland Transport spokesman Mark Hannan replies: Auckland Transport has been closely monitoring the use of this section of road in the lead up to the trial of dynamic lane controls. There are very few pedestrians and cyclists who use this road. There will be no new cycle lanes as part of
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the trial, which means cyclists will be subject to standard road rules and conditions. The primary purpose of the trial is to inform us of the effectiveness of dynamic lanes but it will also help determine whether new pedestrian and cycling facilities are necessary.
Seniors have your say Having just read in your paper (which is brilliant every time) about AT not renewing parking permits for Hibiscus Coast Seniors’ meetings in the Orewa Hall, frankly I’m disgusted to say the least. Instead of making seniors enjoying days together a lot easier and more pleasant, they are burying their heads in the sand and just saying ‘No’! I wonder if the powers that be will ever get to old age – possibly not, and no, I’m not in the group concerned either, just feel so mad about it. I am writing to AT – John Strawbridge – to
let them know how I (and hopefully plenty of others) feel about this unfair treatment. Pick up your pens all you seniors! Shirley Swallow, Manly
Red Beach traffic I saw the letter to your last paper about Red Beach rat runners and felt moved to write when I was almost taken out as I went to turn into the right hand lane to go down Red Beach Road today. I looked behind me just in time to avoid colliding with the first of three cars which were coming down the median – the first one at great speed. Like the correspondent in your last edition, I have seen police in the area, apparently turning a blind eye to this reckless and rude behaviour. They need to help us out and place someone there in rush hour. Before there’s an accident. Louise Green, Gulf Harbour
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Job interviews underway Every three years a bunch of people dust off their CVs and ask ratepayers for a job – it’s local body election time. Recent Meet the Candidates events attracted good turnouts (80-100 people each time), the majority in the 50 plus age bracket. The meetings are hosted by Grey Power and Orewa Ratepayers & Residents, whose membership is older, but everyone is welcome to attend and the disinterest of younger people in elections is a concern. In the 2013 elections, voter turnout nationally was 41 percent and in Auckland just 36 percent. Research found that it was particularly low among young people, those with lower education levels, and the Asian population, and was generally thought to be due to administrative, information and infrastructure barriers. A trial of online voting that was to have taken place this election was canned – Local Government Associate Minister, Louise Upston, said this was because the Government’s trial requirements and those of the Local Electoral Act 2001 could not be met in time. Council tried to make election information super simple on its website, using cartoon graphics, as well as hitting the road in a Combi van with a Show your Love slogan – it remains to be seen how successful that will be. The fact remains that the connection between local body politics and residents’ day-to-day life often doesn’t hit home. We try to make
those connections every issue in this paper but there is still a lot of misunderstanding and apathy out there. One local board member recently described her work as “not sexy”. A look through last week’s local board agenda showed topics such as park equipment renewals, funding and leases for community organisations, community facilities maintenance contracts, a local business survey and road name approvals. Maybe not ‘sexy’ – and perhaps not surprising that most meetings are poorly attended by the public – however, you can’t have it both ways. A constant cry from ratepayers is that Council should ‘stick to its knitting’, and looking after, or advocating for, those local services is what the local board is all about. It’s up to the public to come half way, take an interest and get involved. What is needed though, is more transparency – currently our local board debates issues in workshops that are closed to media and the public, and its decisions are therefore based on information presented in secret. Perhaps the incoming local board will address this. From the public’s side – we employ these people to represent us. It’s our money that goes into their wages and it’s time to step up and have your say. Voting starts this week – September 16.You have until October 8.
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Feedback cont... Permits please With reference to the article ‘Parking Permits’ Time Expires’, which appeared in Hibiscus Matters September 1 issue. I am Secretary of the Hibiscus Coast Branch of the 60s Up Movement of NZ and we have had the same experience with Auckland Transport as have the Senior Citizens’ Association in Orewa with regard to parking permits for mobility challenged and frailer members. We too have had our permits extended until September 30 ‘to allow additional time to seek alternative parking options.’ Very generous, as we have pointed out to them that we do not have any alternative parking options.The 60s Up Hibiscus Coast Branch has been meeting once a month in Whangaparaoa Community Hall for 20 years. Meetings are held from 10am to 12 noon and are attended by around 80 members. Parking spaces within easy reach of the hall are at a premium and for the past few years, we have been issued with 25 parking permits which are allocated to members when the need arises. In the case of a temporary disability, the permits are returned when no longer needed, to be re-issued as required. The small parking area adjacent to the hall is the only level access to the building which does not involve a steepish uphill walk – not feasible, particularly if one needs a walking frame. I have been protesting this arbitrary withdrawal of parking permits to AT since the beginning of the year with no success and they remain determined that there shall be no exceptions to their draconian rule. Letters and emails have also been sent to councillors, local board members, our MP and the Minister for Senior Citizens. In the case of the parliamentarians, they have not even been acknowledged. I cannot see the fairness in this ‘one rule for all’ attitude. Anyone without tunnel vision can surely see that the parking problems of the congested CBD, for example, will be vastly different from those of the outlying suburbs. Dorothy Quill (abridged), Arkles Bay
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Feedback cont... Sign of the times? I see in Hibiscus Matters’ September 1 edition that ‘Auckland Council signs may go bilingual’. No doubt the cost will be millions. I suggest that there are far more important issues that should be dealt with first. Like homelessness and poverty... and cutting berms! I don’t think there’s been a clamour for bilingual signs just as there was not for a change of flag. And we know what happened to that brainwave. It would be rather nice if, instead of deciding what we need, the Council asked first what we want. It used to be called democracy. John Clements, Orewa
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Gulf Harbour School principal John Petrie leaves this month [HM August 17] with his final assembly to be held on Thursday September 22 at Wentworth Sports Complex, 9.30am. His staff sent this tribute: This is the school that John built: John Petrie leaves our school after 18 years as ‘our Principal who made the difference’. Gulf Harbour School has I want to give some feedback on the been the most significant event in his September 1 issue regarding the “Anger professional history. Here are some over rat runners”. I think this matter of the stats: He has travelled to school is very easy to resolve – however, it 8000 times, spent the equivalent of 45 needs joint efforts from the council days supervising road crossing and and the police. My solution is to put attended around 70 c amps with maybe a small traffic island in the middle of over 1500 students. We have enjoyed the median just before the right hand every minute of John being part of this great school. Our Four values turning lanes to Red Beach Road epitomise John’s time at Gulf Harbour starts, this should reduce people to School: Fun, Bravery, Responsibilty attempt overtaking on a flush median. and Resilience. He is pictured at this year’s Cross Country run. Vivian Melhop, Gulf Harbour.
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Weed spray ‘turn around’ by Auckland Council Aucklanders opposed to the spraying of glyphosate (Roundup) for weed control in public areas are claiming “a significant victory” after a decision made recently by a Council committee. Mayor Len Brown recently called for a review of Council’s weed management policy [HM July 20]. Given that the existing policy has, as it’s main objective, a reduction in the use of chemical sprays, Albany Ward councilors John Watson and Wayne Walker feared that the review could open the door to even more extensive use of glyphosate. However, on September 1, the policy review was voted down by Council’s Regional Strategy and Policy Committee and as a result will not proceed. Councillor John Watson describes this as “a major turn around”. Councillors on the committee also voted Stop Spraying Our Streets protestors unanimously to relay their concerns voice their opposition to the use of over glyphosate use to the incoming glyphosate outside Auckland Council chambers on September 1. Council. “Council can now implement the related to the use of chemical sprays. existing policy,” Cr Watson says. The decision means that the incoming “Until now, it’s been doing the council will decide whether a ban on opposite, dramatically increasing the the use of glyphosate in public areas is use of this spray in our communities.” implemented. Opposition to the use of chemical “One thing’s for sure – this issue isn’t sprays has continued to increase on going away. Public opposition to the Hibiscus Coast in recent years. In the use of chemical spray in parks, the 2016 Annual Plan consultation, playgrounds and streets continues the Hibiscus and Bays local board area to increase all across Auckland and had the largest number of submissions especially on the North Shore and from the public, the majority of which Hibiscus Coast,” Cr Watson says.
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Committing to life as a professional artist in NZ is a leap of faith, but at the age of 17, Olivia Bezett of Orewa decided to leave school and give it a go. Her talent for “realistic surrealism”, flavoured with a whimsical sense of humour, has seen her artworks, created on the family’s kitchen table, sell by the hundreds. She spoke with Terry Moore about how sibling rivalry, and coloured pencils, changed her direction in life.
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he day I was due to start Year 13 at Orewa College, I messaged all my friends and said I wasn’t going to do Year 13 after all. I’d made the decision the day before, and my family were so shocked – they knew how much I loved school and now I was leaving to become a full time artist.
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y whole family are artists – and have been for generations. I grew up seeing mum working on watercolours and oils, and dad is an art dealer, gallery owner and framer. There isn’t a spare centimetre between each painting on the walls at home: no doubt that we are artistic! But for years I’d been determined to break that cycle and become a professional chef. I took catering and food tech at school and that furthered my interest. Everyone thought my older brother Anton would be the one to carry on the artistic ‘legacy’ and I guess because he was good, I wanted to prove I could do it too. So, although I’d always enjoyed drawing as a hobby, sibling rivalry made me take it more seriously. Then my dad bought me a set of Italian Derwent Coloured Pencils for my 17th birthday and I fell in love with them. I’m quite impatient, so waiting for paint to dry takes too long but with pencils you can build up a work from a rough outline and layer the colours. I’d found my medium. I use over 100 colours in every artwork, including a lot of colours that people don’t ordinarily see in animals. My mum and grandma always told me there are more colours there than you think you see – in nature there’s no such thing as black; it’s a mix of greens and purples and other shades. So I take that really seriously and see colours that other people don’t. I build up layers of colour in my work that you can see when you look closely, and the works appear quite different in different light.
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here’s no doubt that social media has played a huge role in allowing me to be a professional artist in my teens. I still remember how excited I was when I sold my first work, when I was 16. It was a stag with vines and flowers in its antlers and the first drawing I’d done with the intention of showing it
to people. My cousin bought it – she gave me $120 and I couldn’t believe she paid me so much. I started posting my art on Facebook and it quickly gained a following. It also lead to my first solo exhibition, last year, at Endemic World in Ponsonby and my second one there is next month. I sell 100-200 prints a month at Endemic World as well as originals and I’m booked up for commissions for the next two years. My work is now at more than 100 retailers in NZ and a few overseas through Endemic World. I also do markets, which are really fun – I like meeting people and because I’m working at home all week, it’s good to get out to a market at the weekend. Most of my commissions come from markets. We do the Tauranga one in one day, which means getting up at 3am, and I do the Coatesville Market and some in Auckland including a new one called the General Collective Market in Elleslie, which has NZ made, high quality work. I try to ‘live draw’ at the markets as otherwise people might think my work is imported, or not realize it’s done with coloured pencil. I’m always promoting the coloured pencil!
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until you look closer; kind of realistic surrealism. I always start with the eye and make that as realistic as I can and that’s my indication as to whether it will work or not. The eye is definitely the hardest thing, so if I’m happy with that the rest just flows. My grandmother, Lois Davis, did fairy paintings. She also made A1 size paintings for each of her kids – huge fantasy and imaginative settings including things that each child loved. She started one for me, but got dementia and had tunnel vision. My mum looked after her for years, but grandma couldn’t complete my painting before she died. When my mum could bear to look at it, a few years after my grandmother’s death, she finished it for me, doing all the colouring. And now mum, whose professional name is Josephine Davis, doing fairy paintings and more surreal work, which we’re all very happy about.
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um has a studio at home, and we have a workshop for framing and restoration work, but I’m shunted out to the kitchen table to work. About a third of my day is on the computer, replying about commission work and taking orders. Mostly I work on the artworks after lunch when the light is still good. I need to invest in a
good lamp so I can work later – one that doesn’t morph all the colours. Only some of the work ends up being made into prints –it depends whether I’m happy enough with it. I upload the artwork to my art page and that feedback also helps me decide whether I want to make it into a print.
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y friends were surprised and thinking that full time art was a crazy thing to do. I was worried that I might lose contact with all my friends but we’ve kept in touch – they’re at Uni now and some of us are going to Thailand at the end of the year. I’m pretty set that this is what I want to do but still surprised that it’s going so well. A lot of artists start well and if you can’t keep thinking of new ideas it can die down, so I worry about that. I’m getting slightly more surreal each time so I hope it will work but who knows for sure. Whatever I do, it will be art related. My family is as surprised as I am that I’m making a living; pleasantly surprised though. They knew how hard it would be to sell enough and they gave me the best advice and put me on the right track. Examples of Olivia’s art are linked to this story at localmatters.co.nz
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Young tech-savvy Mischa Wislang has opened a pop up store called Phone Booth in the Whangaparaoa Plaza. The new business offers residents the opportunity to take in their IT devices, from smartphones and tablets to laptops, to learn how to use them better. Mischa, 22, says his motivation for setting up the venture was his love of IT and helping people. He says he is happy to help with any issues ranging from how to set up an email service to setting up laptops and using specific programmes. “I found so many people didn’t realise that there are easier ways to use their devices and they had trouble finding people to help them,” Mischa says. Mischa has spent the last two years working for a major telecommunications company. “I found myself working outside of hours helping people with issues on their laptops and smartphones. A few people suggested I make it into a business and when it started to take up my weekends I realised it could be a viable business. Now there is a solution better than sitting on the
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Auckland Transport’s plan to trial dynamic lane controls on Whangaparaoa Road to improve traffic flow at peak times is not expected to begin until next January. Between now and then, consultation will take place with affected residents along the trial site and the wider community will also be given the opportunity for feedback. The trial, on the portion of the road from Red Beach Road to Hibiscus Coast Highway, is expected to run for six months. It was made public just over three months ago.
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Business issues surveyed A survey of Whangaparaoa businesses, which received 240 responses, suggests that the majority are in favour of the idea of forming a new business association. The survey, which took place in May, peninsula and better promotion. was commissioned by the Hibiscus & More than a third of those surveyed Bays Local Board from Buzz Channel felt Whangaparaoa was getting better at a cost of $23,000. It was presented as a place to do business (39 percent), at a local board workshop in June and 33 percent said it was staying the same made public this month. and close to a quarter (22 percent) felt The aim was to provide “baseline it was getting worse (5 percent said information for discussions relating to ‘don’t know). forming a business association”. It also Key concerns were to do with provided a database of businesses for competition in and around Council. Whangaparaoa, especially from Silverdale and Albany, access to the A total of 61 percent of those surveyed said they would be peninsula and a limited customer base. potentially interested in joining a More than half the businesses are small new business association or network operations, with 62 percent employing in Whangaparaoa, 20 percent were five staff (or fewer). “Living locally” neutral about the idea and 16 percent was mentioned as one of the most were not interested. appealing aspects of doing business in Among the priorities that were Whangaparaoa. suggested would improve business in The survey results are in the Agenda Whangaparaoa were access onto the linked to this story at localmatters.co.nz
Hats not on students’ bucket lists Senior students at Orewa College are angry at the proposed compulsory introduction of bucket hats next term. Currently the hats are compulsory for Year 7 and 8 students only, but principal Kate Shevland says that the board wants to make them compulsory school-wide in summer as part of a sun smart policy. She says the Student Council preferred the bucket style to the wider brimmed hats, but that making the hats compulsory was not a student decision, but one for the board. To date, around 250 people have signed a petition on Facebook asking the college to reconsider. The students say if it’s about sun protection, it would be more practical to put up more shaded areas. Some senior students say they will not wear the hats, even if they are made compulsory. CL
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The team at local performing arts company Peaches and Pickles Productions like a challenge and putting on an internationally acclaimed Andrew Lloyd Webber musical performed on roller skates is their biggest to date. Health and safety considerations made it impossible to do the show, Starlight Express, in a local theatre, so the gymnasium at the Stanmore Bay Pool & Leisure Centre will be transformed into a theatre stadium for the occasion – complete with lights, scaffolding, a digital screen and eight musicians. Starlight Express tells the story of a child’s train set which comes to life, with the engines competing to become the fastest engine in the world. Rusty the Steam Train is the underdog, but he is inspired by the legend of the “starlight express” and goes on to great things. From left, Maisie Bromfield (Buffy), Oceania skating champion Macarena Shakayla Soper (Duvay), Emily-Jane Carrascosa is working with the cast Cull (Dinah), Georgia Barron (Pearl). of 54 – most perform on skates and Pickles is directing the show. the youngest ones will be on heelies or Sophia says that Peaches and Pickles scooters. are the first amateur company in Production manager Sophia Pedersen NZ to put on Starlight Express. The says that almost none could skate to show ran for 17 years in London, start with, but they have learned fast. closing in 2002 after more than 7400 The cast ranges in age from four years performances. In Germany, it has been old to adult – lead actors include performed continuously since 1988. Lane Twigdom (Greaseball), Samyson Robinson (Rusty) and local Matt Peaches and Pickles Productions’ Starlight Express is on during the school Pedersen (Poppa). holidays, September 29 to October 2 Costumes are being made by local at the Leisure Centre, Stanmore Bay. mum and art teacher Nicola Carrigan, Tickets from www.iticket.co.nz (no together with Katrina Walllace. door sales available). Charlotte Nightingale of Peaches and
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It’s a kind of magic – World Magic Cup comes to Coast The World Magic Cup is on its way to Whangaparaoa this month, bringing with it hordes of zombies, dragons, fireballs, lightening bolts and creatures of all kinds. Anywhere from 50–100 players of the fantasy card game Magic the Gathering are expected to attend the competition, with the winner earning the right to join the NZ team for an international event in the Netherlands later this year. Local company Redzeed, based in The Plaza,Whangaparaoa, is hosting the event and manager and co-owner, Shlome Jeffries, says unfortunately this prevents him from entering the competition. Normally the card game is R13, but Shlome began playing it at the age of seven, after seeing his older brother play it with his friends. He describes it as similar to chess – a game of strategy that is “easy to learn but hard to master” and has an element of luck to it, as well as skill. Shlome says it has been played in NZ since 1995 and is the biggest trading card game in the world with millions Shlome Jeffries says that hosting the World Magic Cup is a first for of players. Whangaparaoa company Redzeed. Games can be as quick as 10 minutes, Shlome says the most expensive card or take hours. Each player has their ever sold went for $140,000. own deck of 60 cards that they custom build, by buying or trading Each year, three World Magic Cup cards, providing them with an ‘army’ events are held in NZ to determine who to attack their opponent. The cards will represent the country overseas. It is feature fantasy artwork and can cost as the first time that the Auckland event little as 20c –rare and collectible cards, has been hosted by Redzeed. It will be and those used by professional players, held on September 17 and 18 next to cost more, although rarities can be 10 Pin Bowling at The Plaza. picked up for only a few dollars. Spectators are welcome.
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Robin Hood and his merry men (or women) can expect to hear cries of “look out behind you!” at a pantomime-style production at Centrestage these school holidays. This interpretation of the legend of Robin Hood, called Robin Hood and Maid Marian, was written around nine years ago by Centrestage theatre comanager Ross McKellar. He wrote it for Christchurch’s professional company, Court Theatre, and says the season was a sellout, with “rave reviews”. He and Stephanie McKellar-Smith are bringing the show to Centrestage through their brand new company, Getting into the swing of rehearsals for Robin Hood and Maid Marian are Fantail Farm Productions. writer/director Ross McKellar and Ross, who is directing, says that the publicity expert Alexandra Grice. show is not a full pantomime, but has “a pantomime feel” with lots of Although Robin Hood and Maid audience participation and reversing Marian is not a musical, it includes of genders – for example, Robin is song and dance. The story is about how Robin works played by a woman, Cally Castell. There are just four in the cast, with to thwart the villainous Sheriff of some playing several roles. Ross made Nottingham who has a dastardly plan up a character or two – including Oaf, to force Maid Marian to marry him. the Archer and Gentle Annie (“the “It is full of cunning plots, thrilling best washer and drier in the land”). escapes and archery competitions, The additions keep things moving with plenty of chances for the audience along for a young audience. However, to join in the action,” Ross says. Ross says the show will entertain the Robin Hood and Maid Marian is at whole family with additions to the Centrestage Theatre, Centreway Rd, script that poke fun at Council as well Orewa on October 1–3 and 5–9. Details in What’s On, p43 as other local references.
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Candidates front up on voters’ concerns Key concerns that the Hibiscus Coast community is raising with candidates this election, not surprisingly, relate to rapid growth and the need for increased investment in this area by Auckland Council. The overriding sense from views expressed at local election meetings is that the area is suffering as a result of poor planning – that the Coast’s population is being allowed to expand while provision of infrastructure, facilities, public transport and green spaces fail to keep pace. Our readers asked Hibiscus Matters to ask Council and local board candidates a number of questions. We summarised the five most common questions that we received and put them to each candidate, leaving it up to them as to which ones, if any, they answered. The questions related to spending locally sourced rates locally; that Council needs to cut costs (and
staff ); whether Council Controlled Organisations such as Auckland Transport and Watercare are out of control; that infrastructure (especially transport) needs to keep pace with development; and environmental concerns – particularly the spraying of Roundup on parks, playgrounds and roadsides. On some things, all who responded were in agreement: the spraying of Roundup to kill weeds in public places, for example, was roundly condemned by all the candidates who replied to this question. When it came to infrastructure, the building of the Penlink Road was frequently mentioned, along with the need for a larger local Park ‘n’ Ride. A number of candidates are standing on a pro-Penlink ticket, but even those who are not, including Independent candidates for the local board, Brent Ritchie and John Davies, are giving Penlink their backing. Methods of reducing council costs suggested by candidates generally focused on reducing waste and
managing resources more efficiently – something also prioritised by the mayoral candidates who spoke recently in Orewa (see below).
See what the candidates said: The candidates’ full responses to readers’ questions can be found linked to this story on our website, localmatters.co.nz.
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yy Voting documents delivered September 16–21 to those on the electoral roll yy Voting period: September 16 to October 8 (noon). It is recommended that you post voting papers by October 5 to ensure they get in on time. yy If you are not on the Electoral Roll, you can still vote by registering for a special vote. To do this, phone the Electoral Office on 0800 922 822 or email info@electionservices.co.nz More info: http://showyourlove.co.nz/howtovote
Mayoral hopefuls line up in Orewa
It was standing room only at a Meet the Mayoral Candidates meeting held in Orewa on September 4. The meeting was hosted by the Orewa Ratepayers & Residents Association and more than 100 people packed into Orewa Community Hall to hear from those who hope to be Mayor of Auckland. All 19 mayoral candidates were invited, but just four turned up – Vic Crone, Phil Goff, Alezix Heneti and Mark Thomas. Fiscal restraint was a theme taken up by all four candidates. Alezix Heneti promised “productive restraint” and frugality, and it was clear that re-prioritising Council spending towards core services and infrastructure, as
well as increasing efficiencies within Council was something that all the candidates hope to address if elected. The need to cut duplications, bureaucracy and waste was frequently mentioned. Vic Crone’s statement that she would “take back control of our CCOs, bringing back the chain of command,” drew enthusiastic applause from the audience, as did Mark Thomas’ promise to restructure Auckland Transport, setting up regional transport boards with the aim of getting key local projects up the priority list. Phil Goff said that obtaining more support from central Government would be a key focus along with stopping land banking and “changing the culture” within Council.
for The Hibiscus & Bays Local Board, Hibiscus Subdivision, Albany Ward For the Hibiscus Subdivision in particular: I’ll support the building of Penlink ✚ I’ll lobby for 24 Hour A & E and ambulance improvements And across the Board’s entire area of Influence: I’ll advocate for ever improving bus services ✚ I’ll offer support for family focussed amenities ✚ I’ll pursue chemical free weed management ✚ I’ll back business development and job growth initiatives. Above all I want the local back in Local Government.
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You have 10 candidates for this year's election to the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board. It's hard work knowing all about them. You can read about my ideas and background at johndavies.nz. I am the only new candidate who has attended every Board meeting this year. That's allowed me to hear what the Community has said to the Board and learn from that. I am committed to keep learning from you and to work hard for you. Call or email me if you want to know more.
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Who is standing in Albany? All Hibiscus Coast residents can vote for the Mayor, two Albany Ward councillors and four members of the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board (Hibiscus Coast subdivision) as well as members of the Waitemata District Health Board. For more info, visit http://showyourlove.co.nz/ Mayor (19 candidates for one position) yy Mario Alupis yy Aileen Austin (Independent) yy Penny Bright (Independent) yy Patrick Brown (Communist League) yy Tricia Cheel (Stop) yy Vic Crone (Independent) yy Phil Goff (Independent) yy David Hay (Independent) yy Alezix Heneti yy Adam John Holland (Auckland Legalise Cannabis)
yy Susanna Kruger (Independent) yy Stan Martin (Independent) yy Binh Thanh Nguyen (Independent) yy Phil O’Connor (Christians Against Abortion) yy John Palino (Independent) yy Tyrone Raumati (Greater Auckland) yy Chloe Swarbrick (Independent) yy Mark Thomas (Independent) yy Wayne Young
Albany Ward (6 candidates for two positions) yy John Bensch (Independent) yy Alezix Heneti yy Graham Lowe (Auckland Future)
yy Wayne Walker (Putting People First) yy John Watson (Putting People First) yy Lisa Whyte (Auckland Future)
Hibiscus & Bays Local Board, Hibiscus Coast subdivion (11 candidates for four positions) yy Phil Chase (People and Penlink First) yy John Davies (Independent) yy Janet Fitzgerald (Positively Penlink) yy Stuart Hope yy Brent Ritchie (Independent) yy John Stephenson yy Thomas Stiven
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TAKE BACK CONTROL Our Democratic rights have been ERODED over the past 6 years. Our rates have been PILLAGED. We get no say how we want OUR community to develope. UNELECTED bureaucrats on CCO’s and behind closed doors, are running amuck. We must stop this overt CENTRALISED control which does not benefit you or our community.
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* Experience on Councils and Major Boards. * Business Acumen and Management Skills. * Professionalism, Knowledge and Integrity.
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All candidates were provided with four questions. The candidates are listed in random order, drawn from a hat. Candidates not featured did not respond to the questions prior to our deadline.
Alezix Heneti One of 19 siblings, with Tuhoe, Ngatikahangungu, Scottish and Irish bloodlines. Lived for 22 months at The Nautilus, over one year at Moana Avenue Orewa and 10 years in Takapuna. Double major, in security now seven nights a week and unpaid family caregiver last eight years. Mayoral candidate, Auckland 2016, Far North District 2007, Hamilton 2001, 1998, first time councillor candidate. What are the crucial issues facing the Coast? Not enough money for the Hibiscus residents actual pockets. Rates too high and climbing. Too expensive for the elderly How would you address those issues? Build KIWI Disney in Auckland.
Rates halved (not capped) with double the benefits for 65-plus What does Council need to improve? Council needs to improve everything 10-1000% If elected, what would you hope to deliver in the next three years? I will deliver KIWI Disney in North Shore which will halve rates and double the benefits. Every Kiwi child goes to Disney and 65+ free. Alezix is also standing for Mayor.
Councillor pay day
Elected members are classified as self-employed and are paid an annual salary. The biggest pay packet goes to the mayor who takes home $269,500 in Auckland. The deputy mayor is paid $151,850 annually, while committee chairs receive $125,350 and councillors $105,800. The Rodney Local Board chair pockets an annual salary of $76,100, while board members have to make do on $40,700. Elected members also receive allowances and are reimbursed for expenses incurred in fulfilling their Council duties. For instance, during the first six months of this year, elected representatives’ travel costs amounted to just under $18,300.
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Graham Lowe Albany Ward
My wife Karen and I, and our twin boys, have lived locally for about 14 years. I’ve forged a reputation that has transcended my position as a coach and rugby league icon, and I value honesty, integrity and loyalty to NZ. I have been recognised with a QSM and ONZM for my services to the community.
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What are the three crucial issues facing the Hibiscus Coast? Infrastructure: Why is Penlink not on the front burner? Traffic in Silverdale is a huge concern. Our transport system isn’t working efficiently and our park n rides need further development. Performance: Council has been marked with a 15 percent satisfaction rating. This is embarrassing and a disgrace on many levels. How can anything be achieved with a council that receives such a low approval rating from its stakeholders. Obviously a new team is needed. Brisbane City Council has a 70 percent approval rating! Building and resource consents: Too slow and too expensive. Quite simply, Council needs a rocket up its backside! How would you address these issues? Get a committed early start for Penlink. It’s clear to me it hasn’t been the priority it should have been. I would also work to improve the park and ride system, Silverdale traffic will become unlocked.
Focus Council on its core responsibilities and cut out the excess fat. How can Council improve its performance? Gain customer satisfaction for a start. One very important lesson from professional sport is that ‘you fail to listen to your fans at your own peril’. Clearly, Council has not listened and therefore has been delivered by the ratepayers and residents an approval rating of just 15 percent. In coach speak that means you’re just not good enough! Brisbane’s 70 percent approval rating has to be a goal! A centre right majority on council would change this immediately. What would you hope to deliver in the next three years? For a start, if elected, I would deliver nothing less than my best. But it is critical also the Council itself works as a team. Clearly this has not happened for the past three to six years. I will not tolerate non-team players or the lack of accountability. If we can form a Council that we are all proud of, I have no doubt that it will be a Council that delivers.
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I have been CEO of various Councils for more than 18 years. The last 12 years, my wife and I were involved in businesses – some within the hospitality industry and the latter in property management. We moved to the North Shore 16 years ago and within our business we liaised with many people who are not happy with the way Council is operating. My view is that with many years of CEO experience I will be able to make a difference. As a businessman, my view is that it takes hard work to earn a dollar and spending it should be harder. What are the three crucial issues facing the Hibiscus Coast? Rates and taxes are matters of concern as spending is spiraling out of control, luxuries such as business class flying for staff, water care rates and a gym for the Mayor in the office are good examples. Roads, walkways and protection of reserves are matters that need attention. Developers need to be accountable to provide a full package when it comes to infrastructure – in other words they need to pay for it. Public Transport needs urgent attention. The rates should be attractive to get people to use them and, simultaneously, the service must be reliable and more frequent. How would you address these issues?
Make sure that I am present at all forums when these matters are discussed. Submit motions to the Council to address these matters. Draft new policy documents with less delegated authority to management expenses. How can Council improve its performance? A performance management plan should be adopted to be measured against the goals and budget. The plan should also be audited and all management positions should have a basic salary with commission to be added on performances. At present, most of the managers get a six figure salary with no performance-based system. What would you hope to deliver in the next three years? If elected. I would endeavour to keep rates below inflation with efforts to save on expenses, ensure that spending is more responsible and the power of certain positions, such as the Mayor, are reduced. Furthermore, Council Controlled Organisation (CCOs) systems need to be streamlined as it appears that there is no accountability.
I am 48, married and a mother of three children. I grew up in Te Puke, spent 14 years working in Europe and now live on the North Shore. I’m an accountant and love tennis in any spare time. We have cats, a dog and horses, and love being out of the city but close to what the city offers. I currently chair the Upper Harbour Local Board, am a member of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board, and a former North Shore City Councillor. What are the three crucial issues facing the Hibiscus Coast? Transport: Travel times are unreasonable for the distances, and public transport has limitations. Employment: There is limited local employment due to the planned housing coming on stream without the expected job opportunities in the knowledge economy zone. This means residents have to travel off the Coast for work and hit the transport issues. Change: Building a community is difficult with the rapid growth in some areas, combined with changing demographics in more established areas. How would you address these issues? Penlink will release the pressure point of traffic in and around Silverdale – I mean delivering Penlink, not just talking about it at election time. It also
releases development areas adjacent to the motorway ramps. We also need to bring forward the next harbour crossing and future-proof it for public transport. The Whangapararoa 2030 project is aimed at revitalising the peninsula including encouraging business to help provide local employment. We need to work out how community facilities are funded regionally to ensure our residents have access to the same network of opportunities that exist elsewhere. How can Council improve its performance? Core business done well. Better communication and visibility between Council and Local Boards with our communities. What would you hope to deliver in the next three years? Provide clear timelines for Penlink and the Harbour Crossing through good relationship building with Central Government Reduced waste in Council. Focus on core business and investing in infrastructure for growth. Keeping residential rates low.
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What are the three crucial issues facing the Hibiscus Coast? Building an integrated transport network that shifts people efficiently, conveniently and cheaply. Keeping the special character of the Coast. Completing high priority projects including saving the Hammerhead at Gulf Harbour, building Penlink and securing the Archers Block as a reserve. How would you address these issues? I’d fix transport through a mix of projects including Penlink, roading/cycling/ walking links including Curley Ave/East Coast Road/Millwater, Dynamic Laning Whangaparaoa Rd and better bus and ferry services. Enhance lifestyle and environment with more parks and walkways, higher standards for silt and pollution runoff in sensitive areas, support for libraries and leisure centres.
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John Watson
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For more than 30 years I’ve lived on the Coast with my family and worked to make a better place for people, local clubs and societies, and sports clubs. I’ve also worked to improve our beaches, bush and parks – using community and business skills and experience to get results. As firstly a Rodney then Auckland Councillor, the motivation to do the best to serve the community is stronger than ever.
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Completing outstanding projects through collaboration, compelling business cases, developing financial packages (I have a BCom in marketing, strategy and project management), solving the ‘roadblocks’ through tenacity, skill and experience working with the people involved. How can Council improve its performance? By working with communities rather than imposing, being more open and responsive to improvements suggested by community and business, run contracts so that service levels do not slip and achieve value for ratepayers through innovation and keeping knowledgeable staff; a culture change is needed. What would you hope to deliver in the next three years? Complete or substantially start all the transport projects, including Penlink, have the Hammerhead in public control as well as ownership, have the Archers Block park open, improved lifestyle, facilities and environmental outcomes and a Council that is a high performer.
For the last 25 years I’ve raised my family on the Hibicus Coast, worked as a secondary school teacher, outdoor education coordinator and local councillor. I’ve led sporting clubs, local community organisations and coached a variety of youth codes. The advancement of this area and its people is fundamental to me as a councillor and I consider it a privilege to represent the ward. What are the three crucial issues facing the Hibiscus Coast? Developing an effective transport network that is future-proofed for a number of different modes of travel, encouraging more local employment and protecting the distinctive lifestyle that attracts people to live on the Hibiscus Coast. How would you address these issues? I’d address transport through a combination of Penlink, dynamiclaning and improved ferry and bus services (the last three already occurring in 2016/17); employment through the Silverdale employment zone and existing town centres; and our unique lifestyle through an increased open space network, environmental protection and the provision of enhanced community facilities including the Hammerhead and Archers Block and Metro Park.
How can Council improve its performance? To improve its performance, Council has to be far more responsive to local demands, develop an organisational ‘culture’ based on actual ‘results on the ground’ and reduce unproductive bureaucracy and waste. There needs to be less policy and more local capital works and services. Stronger leadership and direction over a number of Council Controlled Organisations is needed. Several should be incorporated back under direct Council control without further delay. There is public demand for more accountability from these organisations. What would you hope to deliver in the next three years? I’d hope to deliver all the transport improvements listed above, including an advanced timetable for Penlink (it is the only major transport project in Auckland that is ready to go), tightly controlled rates and a drastically transformed Council that has regained the trust and confidence of the community.
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I have lived on the Coast for all my life, attending KingsWay School where I was a prefect in my final year. I am passionate about sports particularly basketball, tennis and netball, and I am involved in local sporting clubs, Love Soup and Northgate Church. I am currently studying a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Auckland.
I started my professional life as a Council engineer and consents manager. Town planning and environmental impact reporting became strings to the bow. Roles with companies such as Fletcher Challenge led to project management of building developments and, later, becoming a consultant. This enabled me to shift to Stanmore Bay to a property my wife and I acquired in 1991.
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What are the three crucial issues facing the Hibiscus Coast? The major issue is transport. I also believe that a significant issue in today’s climate is maintaining a sense of community and the preservation of our unique Coast character. How would you address these? In regards to transport, I think the majority of the Coast already knows that the implementation of Penlink is a MUST, as it would greatly help ease traffic on Whangaparaoa Road and provide an alternative exit off the peninsula. I will advocate for Penlink to ensure that the construction is brought forward. However, this has to be in conjunction with the increase of public transport services as congestion occurs around Greville Rd – more Gulf Harbour ferry services (especially with the development at Fairway Bay) and buses (expansion of the Silverdale Park n Ride). Maintaining a sense of community
can be achieved by encouraging and supporting local clubs and Councilsponsored events. Our unique Coast character can be preserved by having a balance between development and ensuring that we take care of our beautiful beaches and greenery. For example seeing the Archers Block turned into a reserve so everyone can reap the benefits of this unique and stunning piece of land. This would be a great pairing with Penlink. What do you hope to achieve as a member of the Local Board? I am currently studying politics at university, and while I am discovering its complexity, I have learnt that it significantly shapes our lives and that we should not shy away from it. I want to see that there is transparency in Council matters and that the public are more involved. I want to ensure that people are the number one priority in politics and that the local community receives its fair share in the supercity.
Strong field
Across NZ, a total of 3117 people are contesting 1570 seats in next month’s local government election. This compares with 2013, when 3197 sought seats for 1566 city, district and regional councils, and local and community boards. While 10 Mayors nationwide have been re-elected unopposed, there are 2.75 candidates standing for every seat in Auckland. Local Government NZ has set a goal of 50 per cent voter turnout these elections, which if achieved would be the first time since the 1980s.
What are the three crucial issues for the Coast? 1. Pillaging of our rates to prop-up ventures which do not benefit us, such as the ‘Brown Train Set’. When only 26 percent of our $84 million in rates is returned here, this is piracy. 2. Erosion of democracy. People are being ignored or not taken seriously because of a culture of arrogance and unhelpful attitudes. This is particularly so with Auckland Transport. 3. Poor town planning resulting in overcapacity of infrastructure (eg. sewers), roading (congestion is now critical) and no plan for a harbour crossing and rapid rail across the North Shore to Silverdale and Kaukapakapa railjunction. Planning in the past has been a knee-jerk reaction. The Unitary Plan only adds to these problems. How would you address these issues? These issues are currently not handled by
local boards. This has to change. We are not being given a local voice at Council level and infighting among Councillors (Brown supporters vs the rest) achieves nothing for our community. These issues must be addressed by Local Board members in a collective manner and presented to Council and our elected representatives. It is also crucial that all boards unite as a single voice to express common concerns such as rates pillaging. I will seek redress on the issues of rates pillaging, Council accountability and transparency as to what is really happening with our rates. I will push for the public to be able to voice their concerns in an effective democratic way through public meetings as a formal platform. What do you hope to achieve? I hope to achieve outcomes that are beneficial and fair to our local communities, and that honesty and integrity is brought back into the Council realm. That goodwill and kindness will ultimately exist in the community, and at Council and senior management level, for the benefit of all.
Big spenders
Local government plays an important role in New Zealand. In addition to giving citizens a say in how their communities are run, councils own a broad range of community assets worth more than $120 billion. These include 90 per cent of the road network, the bulk of the country’s water and wastewater networks, and libraries, recreation and community facilities. Council expenditure is approximately $8.5 billion a year, representing about four per cent of Gross Domestic Product and 11 per cent of all public expenditure.
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Local government voters in Christchurch will be able to shortlist their preferred candidates digitally. Christchurch City Council has developed an app called Celect, which provides voters with an easy way to view candidate profiles. Residents can use their address or location to select their ward, and the app will display a filtered list of the candidates they can vote for, or can display all candidates standing in Christchurch. It is believed to be a first for local government in New Zealand.
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John Davies
What are the three crucial issues facing the Hibiscus Coast? Transport including Penlink: I unequivocally support the building of Penlink with protections for the residents on both sides of the river. It is an essential part of the solution to opening up the area and the Silverdale business district. We need to deal to the Silverdale accessibility issue, completing Curley Ave to link back to the highway and installing lights for safe access both ways to the Village and Business Park. Reducing commuter waiting times, is positive for the environment and a massive lifestyle improvement for people stuck in those bottlenecks. Local business and employment growth: Everybody employed on the Coast reduces congestion on the roads. I want Silverdale’s fast growing business base to fully exploit Council support for its aspirations as the place of employment in our region. Chemical free weed management: The
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My wife and I moved to Arkles Bay in 2002 and now live in Stillwater. I am a retailer and marketer of wine in Manly. Previously, I’ve run medium and small enterprises in adult education and the movie industry. I have always lived in Auckland. I am chair of the Estuary Arts Centre Trust Board and secretary of the Stillwater Residents & Ratepayers.
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people want it. I believe they accept what it costs. Give it to them. It’s really that simple. How would you address those issues? Continued pressure on the politicians and purse string holders, to make Penlink a priority. It’s also ‘people action’ to push the agenda with Council. Finally, it’s supporting a Mayor who will take control of the Council Controlled Organisations, in particular Auckland Transport, and get the roading built. For business and employment growth we need action on transport access issues and help for the Business Association to unite stakeholders. For chemical free weed management, it’s screaming it from every street corner. This is a public health and safety issue, not about cutting costs. What do you hope to achieve? I’ll reflect the community’s views and concerns to Council, both majority and minority views. I want to maintain the beauty that is Hibiscus and Bays and keep improving it future generations.
I have lived my entire life on the Hibiscus Coast. For the last six years the local cadet squadron has been a core passion. In the past, I have been involved in the Youth Parliament process and was a leader in the Rodney Youth Advisory Panel. I currently work at Mitre10 Whangaparaoa and am studying accounting and management at Massey University. What are the three crucial issues facing the Hibiscus Coast? 1. A lack of involvement in decision-making by our community has resulted in a disconnect between policy and community values. I want all of the Coast to be involved in decisionmaking so that the policies represent our community’s people and values. 2. People are not happy with our rates being sucked into “bigger projects” in central Auckland. We need our rates spent locally. 3. Penlink needs to happen! The land has been purchased and, therefore, our rates have been invested and will only be made use of once Penlink’s completed. Silverdale is predicted to grow over the next 30 years to reach a population the size of Hamilton. Is it realistic to expect all of us to drive through this area? We need to fight for Penlink to happen sooner. How would you address those issues? I will open up further avenues for
people to see what the Local Board is up to. Furthermore, I will act to expand the way Local Board members communicate with the community, taking advantage of modern technology. Local Board members do not have the ability to reduce rates, however, what we can do is work to make sure our community gets its fair share. I will not only promote local projects to get the funding they want, but drive investment into the infrastructure our community needs. It’s time local rates were spent local. Penlink needs to be kept as the highest priority for those who make the decisions around it. What do you hope to achieve as a member of the Local Board? I would love to look back at my three-year term knowing that I have worked with the community to create something that is a true demonstration of the community working together. Furthermore, that I have enhanced people’s ability to be involved and, as a result, the level of satisfaction and trust from the public is heightened.
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I am a passionate community person with long family ties to Orewa and Browns Bay. I was born on the Shore and currently work as a communication lecturer and company director. I have six years experience as a Community Board member, and have worked energetically for decades on community safety, better transport, improving parks and protecting our environment. What are the three crucial issues facing the Hibiscus Coast? Transport: I am committed to pursuing fresh, creative ideas to deal with the increasing traffic congestion. As a member of Campaign for Better Transport, I am committed to Penlink, expanding park and ride services and providing more buses and ferries. I support building new cycling, walking and mobility scooter links as well as the dynamic laneing on Whangaparaoa Rd. Liveability: I am an executive member of Grey Power Auckland and advocate for better local services and dedicated park facilities for older people. Through the promotion of outdoor activities, community events and arts, along with more jobs and successful businesses, we can build strong, healthy communities. Improved safety and security in our streets, and more facilities for dog walkers are needed.
Council can do its part by engaging with local people, community patrols, and providing good lighting, and better footpaths. Outdoors: I am passionate about preserving our beaches, parks and coastline, keeping water quality pristine and extending the Arkles Bay ban on set netting. As a founding member of the NZ Native Forest Restoration Trust, I will work to protect bush reserves and forest remnants. I will fight to turn the Archers Block into a reserve and keep the Hammerhead in public ownership. How would you address those issues? I will use my energy, my six years community board experience, and my ability to relate to and communicate with people of all ages and groups, to work for the people of the Coast. What do you hope to achieve as a Local Board member? All of the above and more. I believe that local voices must be heard in decisions affecting our communities, so the Coast is a great place to live, work and retire.
Being Mike the Manly Butcher for 16 years, Mike the Manly Fireman for 13 years, a resident on the coast since 1978 and the father of three teenagers, I have seen a lot of change on the Hibiscus Coast. My family connection to the Coast goes back to the 1950s. I have been active in lots of sports clubs on the Coast, as well as volunteering at Shakespear Park for many years. What issues are you concerned about? Hammerhead must stay as an area for all to use. I don’t want to see this lease go to a private investor to line there pockets and shut out the public so we can’t use this area or have to pay to use it. Archers Bush must be
protected as much as possible especially when Penlink gets put through. This bush is of special interest as it has the original track for the first settlers when the boats came up the Wade River. Penlink must go through. This will alleviate congestion on Whangaparaoa Road. Whangaparaoa Road needs widening and a better connecting bus service. Helping the Peninsula become pest free and making a safe haven for bird life.
Voting starts early
School children across New Zealand will experience a local council election first-hand as voters in the Kids Voting 2016 programme. In Auckland, 11,730 students from over 56 schools will be involved and will vote online, with the results announced at the same time as the actual elections. Although the students’ votes won’t affect the outcome of the actual election, Local Government NZ acting chief executive Helen Mexted says the experience of participating in a real democratic process is a powerful way to instil an understanding of the value and importance of local government in New Zealand’s future voters.
Turnout numbers
In the 2013 elections, Auckland ranked near the bottom in the country for voter turnout, with a 35.5 percent turnout compared with 51 percent in 2010 (the year that the councils amalgamated). The highest voter turnout is in the 70-plus age group (89 percent) and the lowest is amongst the 18-39 year olds (34 percent), of which there are 450,00 eligible voters.
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Vicki Watson
What are the three crucial issues facing the Hibiscus Coast? 1. Roading infrastructure 2. The peace and tranquility afforded to the Coast through enjoyment of the natural environment, parks and reserves must be maintained and protected. 3. Better communication between the local boards and Council. How would you address those issues? 1. Penlink is important along with options such as smart lanes, public transport, cycle lanes and promotion of activities that reduce road usage by connecting walking, cycling and public transport. 2. Develop awareness through promotion and events utilising our parks. This would enhance pride and ownership and increase the commitment to protection of these spaces. 3. I will listen to the wants and needs of people living on the Coast and promote those
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John Stephenson
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I moved to Manly after realising a long-time dream to live on the Hibiscus Coast. My financial and management qualifications and experience will be an asset on the Local Board. My passion is for livable spaces for all, including enjoyment of our natural environment, ease of access utilising walkways, cycling paths and transport to enhance the area without taking away from our green areas, parks and reserves.
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which are possible through a realistic approach. We should tackle the high priorities – we as an area want to be heard and I have noted that while some people constantly put forward their pet projects – which are often not possible or feasible – they are then ignored for all matters because they have lost credibility. What do you hope to achieve as a Local Board member? I will listen to the community, not just those with vested interests, and implement options which provide the most for our way of life. With my strong financial background, having an MBA with Distinction (Corporate Finance) and experience working in the financial and tertiary education sectors, I can convincingly put forward proposals. Develop a strong community with pride and foresight. Assist local events through the arts, sport and leisure. A strong voice and conduit to Council and Auckland Transport. I will support Councillors who are challenging the bureaucracy that is stymieing our community and increasing costs.
I am a retired engineer and businessman. I have lived in Auckland for 23 elections and for 20 of those electoral terms I have been generally very happy with the governance of our beautiful city. Since the amalgamation I am astonished at the direction our recent councils have taken. It’s time to scrutinise the value we get for our rates. Council spends $2 million a day on staff and about $1 million a day on debt servicing. We should be asking our incoming hopefuls how they will work to stem these costs. I also have a concern about mangroves in estuaries in the area. Some rivers have growth rates of 8.6 percent. We won’t have these estuaries if we don’t act to reduce the spread. What are the three crucial issues facing the Hibiscus Coast? 1. A crucial issue for all of Auckland is Council expenditure. The North Shore receives benefits at a little over one-third of what we contribute. 2. The mangrove explosion in our estuaries. 3. Council expenditure on wages and debt servicing
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How would you address these? 1. Start now by asking mayoral candidates what their financial plan is to make things more equitable. 2. Under the new Unitary Plan residents are able to remove mangroves back to the 1995 populations. 3. Same as item 1. Make the Mayor commit to rate reductions. We need to get candidates to commit to reducing rates. Readers can help by asking these questions themselves. What do you hope to achieve as a member of the Local Board? I would undertake to exercise my limited right as a Local Board member, on behalf of residents, to get answers from Council on issues of concern in our community. I also hope to enhance my campaign over mangrove control with the capability provided by the position of an elected board member.
Stuart Hope is also listed among the candidates for the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board, Hibiscus Coast subdivision. However we were unable to find any contact details for Mr Hope.
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I have lived on the Coast all of my life. My schooling was at Orewa and most of my employment has also been on the Coast. I have been involved with many organisations and am a real people person. I was a former Rodney Councillor and am a current member of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board. What are the three crucial issues facing the Hibiscus Coast? Growth. Service delivery. Infrastructure. How would you address those issues? Growth: This needs to be worked through with the developers to achieve a better outcome for our community and negotiate with Council to receive more of the growth fund to achieve better outcomes. Service delivery: The local board needs to be adamant that we won’t accept the standard of service we have experienced since Auckland Council came in to being. With new contracts going out for tender, the local board needs to have major input to make sure we get value and a higher standard for money. Confusion over ‘who does what’ needs to be sorted out. Infrastructure: With growth comes the need for more essential services such as water, sewerage, stormwater and roading. Planning has to start now and I will work with staff to achieve
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the best outcome. Roading projects are essential and I will continue to advocate for Penlink plus continue the working relationship that I have worked on this term with Michael Barnett, CEO Auckland Chamber of Commerce, to get Penlink built as soon as possible. What do you hope to achieve? I am committed to getting the best outcomes for the community and am prepared to go that extra mile to achieve it. Working alongside communities is paramount. I have been fortunate to have worked with the Silverdale business area on looking at future roading solutions. I support: The building of the Men’s Shed • Whangaparaoa 2030 • Chemical free and mechanically edging in our parks and roads • Environmental groups working towards a pest free area • Sporting and community groups to make sure we have facilities that meet the communities needs • Hall committees to achieve better outcomes. It is important that we get our fair share of our rates. Most of all I want to achieve Penlink ASAP.
I’ve lived and worked in Orewa for five years. I’m standing to represent the public’s needs, not for my own agenda. I have a professional management background and have been successfully self-employed for 20 years. I have two step-children at Orewa College and my adult son works in Parliament. I have the time and skill to work hard for the Coast on the Local Board. What are the three crucial issues facing the Hibiscus Coast? 1. Completing the construction of the Penlink bridge and road with appropriate sensitivity to the local environment being balanced with the needs of the community and local businesses. 2. Improving business development including tourism promotion and better taxi services. 3. Ensuring the Orewa Beach Erosion Protection scheme is completed. How would you address those issues? 1. I will actively identify and work proactively with organisations and interest groups to keep this project high on the investment agenda for Auckland Transport, whether it be via a private public partnership or funded via Central Government. 2. Local business associations have low memberships and lack formal strategies for their futures. My business and board experience equips me with
the skill and knowledge to assist these groups to become more focused and competent in achieving results for their members. 3. I was personally involved in leading a successful campaign to fund and build the sea erosion protection wall for Punakaiki Village on the West Coast in the late 1990s. The Orewa situation is not dissimilar. I would like to use that experience to contribute to the Orewa Sea Erosion Protection strategy, whilst acknowledging the significant work that locals have already contributed. If elected I would make it a priority to ensure the sea erosion protection consent is granted, funded and the protection wall completed. What do you hope to achieve as a Local Board member? I have had a long career in business improvement and business management and also sat on a regional tourism board for a number of years. I have a strong interest in getting value for money from Council. I want to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
Sayers says thank you Greg Sayers is standing for Councillor for the Rodney area in the Auckland Council elections and will not be contesting for a seat in the Hibiscus and Bays area.
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I am running on a platform of stopping Council’s wastage and overspending, getting Council back to core business and having local rates spent locally. Greg is a permanent resident now at Snells Beach which is not included within the Hibiscus and Bays area but falls within the Rodney area election boundary.
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Serving the local community for six years has been an honour,” says Mr Sayers. “I want to thank the community for their support over that time.
Rapid rate rises, a central city focus and the failure to deal with important local issues, including traffic congestion and progressing the Penlink Bridge, are the main reasons why he is standing for the Councillor role.
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Library gets thumbs up from students Whangaparaoa School officially opened its new library on August 30 with an official blessing and ribbon cutting ceremony. The old library was originally a classroom and needed replacement due to increased roll growth and structural issues with the building. The new purpose-built library, which has been built on the original site, is a modern, open planned construction with lots of light and more space for both pupils and books. It also houses teaching resources and has been designed and built to cater for future library requirements. A focal point is the wall of windows framing a very large pohutukawa tree; the colours used in the library reflect a forest theme. Teachers say that the library now caters well for the school’s 750 pupils and is proving to be a very popular place for both the pupils and the student librarians.
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Above, pupils get comfortable in the new Whangaparaoa Primary School Library. Left, children were impatient to get into the new library for the first time. Photos, Pauline Stockhausen
Auckland Transport (AT) is making tweaks to local bus schedules, after monitoring the way that its new network, introduced on the Hibiscus Coast last year, is working. AT spokesperson Mark Hannan says that the CCO monitored both the network’s performance and customer feedback, and found that small changes had to be made. He says that the changes will allow connections to be made with least possible customer wait time and the network will be “more efficient and easier for customers to understand”. The changes are: • The 991x and 992x no longer detour through Silverdale Town Centre • The 981 will only travel between Hibiscus Coast Station and Waiwera and Orewa, while the 982 will only travel between Hibiscus Coast Station and Gulf Harbour and Army Bay. • Timetables have been adjusted to ensure closer connections between local services and the Northern Express. • Two additional trips have been added to the 988 Plaza to Gulf Harbour service to connect with additional ferry services. The changes will be implemented from September 25.
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What goes around, comes around for KingsWay School KingsWay School is celebrating its 30th anniversary this month (HM September 1) and its founder, Graham Braddock sent in his reflections on how things have turned full circle: “In 1985 I had a sense that we should start a Christian school. The leaders of the Methodist Church in Red Beach took the vision under their wing and offered the church manse as a temporary school building. This enabled KingsWay School to get started. We prayed, worked hard, God provided, and the school began with 10 students aged from five to seven years. In 1990 KingsWay shifted to its own site in Jelas Rd. Since that time the school has grown steadily and now has a junior and senior campus and a roll of 1200. The experience gained over the years has resulted in the KingsWay Trust being able to be responsible for similar schools in greater Auckland. This year, the local group (now named Gateway Church) that provided KingsWay School with its first home, itself came ‘home’ to KingsWay’s senior campus and now holds Sunday shared meals and meetings in the staffroom. In that sense, the relationship between the school and church has come full circle and Gateway Church feels very privileged to now be under KingsWay’s roof.”
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Members of Inner Wheel put together emergency toilet bags. Photo, Pauline Stockhausen
Inner Wheel in motion
Around 150 emergency toilet bags were assembled in a single evening last week by around 20 members of the Orewa & Whangaparaoa Inner Wheel Club. The toilet bags, which were put made by Inner Wheel members at together on September 7 at Rotary sewing bees. House in Silverdale, will be distributed Inner Wheel Clubs worldwide to local organisations, including 50 for aim ‘to reinforce friendship and the local Women’s Refuge. understanding’ and the local club Each contains a toothbrush, supports a number of charities toothpaste, flannel, soap, comb, including St John in Silverdale, shampoo, conditioner and tissues. Hibiscus Coast Riding for the Items were provided by Inner Wheel Disabled and the Community Patrol. members and their family and Orewa & Whangaparaoa Inner Wheel friends, along with toothpaste and Club meets on the first Wednesday toothbrushes donated by three local of each month, at Rotary House on dentists. Hibiscus Coast Highway, at 7:30pm. Some of the toilet bags were purchased Info: email Lynda Jenkinson, mem6. from charity shops and others were iwow@gmail.com.
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Brexit’s impact on UK pension transfers by Tony Chamberlain of GB Pensions It is no understatement that the UK’s vote to leave the EU came as a massive shock to many. In the last couple of months the political fall-out has been fierce, and the waters are still extremely choppy! Whilst it is undoubtedly a time of Low gilt yields and UK interest rates uncertainty, perception could be worse could confusingly see transfer values than reality – at least for NZ residents increase, which might be beneficial for considering whether to transfer a those wishing to transfer but may be British pension scheme (excluding the not so good for remaining members. British Government’s State Pension On this subject, Financial Times which is not covered by this article). journalist Josephine Cumbo recently People are concerned at the poor value wrote: “This side-effect of Brexitof the British Pound, but I believe this related market volatility has led some transfer valuations – the offers shouldn’t be a major worry. The issues surrounding the fact that made by pension schemes to swap the British Pound is at its lowest level future income for a cash lump sum against the NZ Dollar for many years – to increase by tens of thousands of can be mitigated by transferring to pounds in months. In some cases, a receiving scheme which can hold cash sums equivalent to more than Sterling cash or investments, meaning 30 times the projected annual income there is no need to convert to NZ on retirement have been offered to Dollars at all. There are two main pension scheme members.” types of receiving scheme suitable for However, she also cautions: “… the this purpose, one registered in the UK development is sparking concerns that savers, dazzled by the prospect of such and the other in NZ. Another potential anxiety has been a huge cash windfall, could be tempted the transfer values for defined to make decisions they will regret later.” contribution or “money purchase” If you are considering moving your pension schemes. These did suffer pension, my advice is to have a chat as stock markets around the world with an independent adviser. It should slumped immediately after the vote, cost you nothing to investigate, and you but most have now returned to their can then make an informed decision about whether or not to proceed. pre-Brexit levels. For defined benefit or “final salary” A Disclosure Statement for GB Pensions’ pension schemes, the case to transfer Authorised Financial Advisers is may actually have been strengthened. available without charge or obligation.
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Health with Andy Schmidt, physiotherapist andy.schmidt@activeplus.co.nz
Health Board needs your vote We have all seen the billboards dotted around busy roading areas and intersections, indicating that it’s time to vote in the local body elections. This is also the time when we get to choose people to represent us on our District Health Boards. District Health Boards (DHB) are the governing bodies responsible for overseeing the delivery of health and disability services in their districts. They were first set up in the 1970s. The board has up to 11 members; seven elected by the public every three years, and up to four appointed by the Ministry of Health. They are given a broad set of directives or health priority areas by the Ministry, which are covered by the NZ Health Strategy, designed to give the direction of our healthcare system over the next 10 years. It identifies the key health problems that we should combat, challenges and obstacles and how we want the future of healthcare to look. The Hibiscus Coast is part of the Waitemata District Health board, which is a sizeable area, containing 577,000 people – the largest DHB population in the country. Without an effective voice, the healthcare needs of the Coast community could very well get lost in the roar. Unfortunately, the turnout of voters has traditionally been very poor, and the greater Auckland region has recently been one of the worst. We only need to look to the recent gastro bug outbreak through Hawke’s Bay’s public water supply and the criticisms around the alleged slow response, to know how important it is to have trust and faith in the people elected to look after our councils and our health boards. I urge you to try to use your voice and actually vote, and secondly, at the very least read the pamphlet that comes with the papers, that describes the background, aims and objectives of the candidates. Having done this, ask yourself is this someone whom I see as being knowledgeable of the health needs of my area, and are they likely to stand up for the Hibiscus Coast population when it comes to health strategy? If the answer is yes, then please tick the box and make your health voice heard, loud and clear. (As a disclaimer, I unsuccessfully stood for election in the 2013 Waitemata District health board elections! I knew at the time that this would be a long shot, but I felt that if I at least needed to try and stand up and be counted, if I was going to take issue with decisions that the health board made. I am not standing this time around.)
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Blast from the Past with Susanne Wilson, Hibiscus Coast History on Facebook
This image was taken in 1970 from the Parish farm. It appears that the photographer was probably standing close to Delshaw Avenue. The image looks over what is now Whangaparaoa College, over Red Hibiscus Road towards Karapiro Drive and the Z petrol station. The land was taken by compulsory purchase in 1974 as a site for potential schools. The old council depot was located where the Z petrol station now stands and there was apparently a rubbish dump there also. The Stanley-Hunt homestead can be clearly seen on the hill overlooking Whangaparaoa. The toi toi that grew freely all over the Coast has become a forgotten memory as this land has become occupied by the residential and commercial bustle of the 21st century. Photo, courtesy Irene Parish
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Green scene with Phillip Wrigley, Hibiscus Coast Forest & Bird. phil.w@xtra.co.nz
Garden a minefield for purists An activity as apparently simple as gardening can raise quite a few issues of environmental ethics if you are going to be purist about it. Putting in native plants is probably your first choice if you are to be ‘good’. But hold on. Do your choices grow naturally in your area? Have the plants been eco-sourced? That is, did the seeds from which they were grown come from the same ecological district you are in? Auckland is divided into nine such districts, with the Rodney one starting at Okura and running northwards. You can ask your supplier where plants come from or collect seed yourself. It can be interesting to see what seedlings crop up in the unkempt corners of your garden of their own accord. My locality is suburban, but I still get rasp fern, lacebark, karo and coastal five-finger popping up all over. I’m assuming you have not bought hybrids or cultivars. Heaven forbid! I have a lovely twiggy tree daisy in my garden that hasn’t looked so lovely since I figured out on NZ Plant Conservation Network that it is a hybrid even though sold to me as an Olearia lineata thoroughbred. Bird lovers will often overlook the exotic origins of their plants if they are attracting native birds. I have bottlebrushes (who doesn’t?) that the tui love, and the wax eyes too, when the tui are not about. I suppose it’s a case of love the one you are with, as these Australian natives predate my residence. My excuse is that I am allowing karo to grow up through the bottlebrush, even though it won’t provide the same luscious nectar. Linking plants with their pollinators can be a good way to design a garden. Fifty native species are visited by birds according to Auckland Council’s guide wheel Landscapes for Life. Of course, the plants don’t care if the birds are native or exotic so it’s not a route to an all-native garden. And you’ll miss out on scent. Few birds share our sense of smell, so the plants they pollinate, such as kowhai and puriri, don’t provide it. Lizards love a scent and nectar combination, but don’t care for colour. Kanuka and the various coprosma species suit them. Too bad, though, if it is the exotic rainbow skink that is attracted to your garden. Everybody knows about monarch butterflies and the swan plants their caterpillars must have to nibble on. Oops, sorry. Swan plant is a native of Africa. Your monarch butterfly house may be pretty, but it is not native. So you didn’t think you were a moral philosopher when you stepped outside with your gardening gloves on, did you? It is just as well that the leaves rustling in the breeze and the chirping of the birds uplifts us, whatever their origin may be.
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Thomas Ivan Prosser was a selfemployed farmer in Dairy Flat when he enlisted for WWI on August 25, 1914. His army record states he was five feet, six-and-a-half inches tall with blue/grey eyes and dark hair. He was born in London on September 17, 1889 into a seafaring family – both his father and grandfather were sea captains and his father captained ships that brought immigrants to New Zealand. However, Thomas was keen to become a farmer. Eventually the family imigrated to New Zealand and Thomas took up life on the land. He initially worked as a station hand for Mr E A Iveson at Wharekopae in Gisborne in order to gain experience and save up enough money to buy his Photo, Auckland Weekly News own farm in Dairy Flat. Like many early settlers, Thomas looked back to the UK as home and would have undoubtedly been ready to fight for “King and Country” when the call came. Trooper Prosser, Auckland Mounted Rifles, therefore embarked with the Main Body on October 16, 1914 and saw service in Gallipoli. He became ill with dysentery and was hospitalised in Cairo and in London at King George Hospital. He was then sent to the NZ Command depot at Hornchurch in Essex to recuperate before being transferred to the NZ Artillery Brigade in March, 1916. The brigade left for France shortly afterwards. That same year, Thomas was promoted to Bombardier in the field. He took part in the Third Battle of the Somme in September 1916, where tanks were used for the first time. He would have participated in the sustained artillery fire along the 1000-yard trench line from 100 guns attached to the NZ Division. The NZ troops were heading towards Flers, with High Wood on their left and captured the German-held Switch Trench and Flers village. There were two more attacks – on September 25 the Battle of Morval took more land to the north and west and in the third Battle (named Transloy), Eaucourt L’Abbaye and Guedecourt were taken. The NZ Infantry were relieved on October 4 but the Artillery remained to support British operations. It was at this time that Thomas was killed in action – on October 15, 1916 – along with 500 other men of the NZ Artillery. Thomas is buried in France, at Bulls Road Cemetery, Flers, Somme. In his Will, Thomas instructed that his father be paid the 400 pounds he owed him, presumably for help to purchase the farm: his remaining estate was to be shared between his sisters, Blodwyn Clare Prosser and Laura Ngaio Prosser. For more genealogy columns visit ‘Stories of WWI’ at www.localmatters.co.nz
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Service to women recognised IAN GRAVATT, Two local women were recently honoured with Hibiscus Coast National Council of Women (NCW) life memberships. The local branch of the organisation granted Olywn Frith and Hannah Cook, both in their eighties, life memberships last month in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the women of this community. Olwyn has a particular interest in women’s mental health and was an early pioneer of new initiatives in alcohol and drug treatment reforms. The citation says that it was due to her tenacity and efforts that the Eden Clinic, the Auckland Hospital’s Alcohol and Drug centre, was established followed by the North Shore Hospital’s Alcohol and Drug clinic. In 2002 she received a Queens Service Medal for her contribution to mental health, drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Olywn has also assisted many families through her involvement with Grandparents Parenting Grandchildren From top, Hibiscus Coast National for which she was a NCW representative. Council of Women president Julie She has also represented the Association Walker, right, surprises Hannah Cook of Anglican Women as a NCW member with her award. Olwyn Frith as well as being involved in Probus and initiated the annual large scale Zonta and serving as a conscientious community lunch for the elderly. committee member of Hibiscus Coast She was an early member of the NCW for five years. Business and Professional Women’s Hannah Cook is well known on group on the Coast and a member of the Coast for her involvement in Probus and the American Women’s community organisations. She was one clubs. Hannah established one of the of the local NCW’s founding members first local early childhood centres, in (and its first president). She established Red Beach. She ran Mainly Music in the organisation in 1999 along with Orewa, was a foundation member of Margaret Stanners of Zonta. the Hibiscus Coast Quilters and in the In her position as chair of St Chads’ late 1980s treasurer of the National Anglican Church committee she Party Committee. Janet Hope of Orewa was recently inducted as the District 16 (NZ) Governor of the Zonta Club NZ for 2016 to 2018 – local Zonta president Linda Braithwaite describes this as “quite an honour for our club and the local area”. At a formal dinner on August 20, Janet was presented with a traditionally-woven Maori cloak, which is worn by the District Governor on all important occasions. Janet has been a member of the Zonta Club of Hibiscus Coast for 12 years and had a long career in the NZ Police. Zonta is a global organisation that works to empower women through service and advocacy as well as creating opportunities through educational scholarships.
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Gulf Harbour husband and wife running duo Brad Barron and Karen Donaldson-Barron both came out as overall winners of their divisions in the RUN Auckland series. The final was held at Metro Park in Millwater last month. Brad finished first in the 5km run, setting a new course record in a time of 17:50min. He won four out of the six races in the winter series, setting three course records and placing second in the two races he did not win. This meant Brad won the overall series trophy for the men’s 5km. Karen won the much-coveted Run Auckland 10km Series trophy in the female division. After battling with a calf injury in two of the races, she managed to hold on to the overall series lead by consistently finishing in the top three. She was the third female across the line in the final race in Millwater. Brad and Karen operate the Red Beach and Millwater Peak Pilates & Physiotherapy clinics and also Brad Barron and Karen Donaldsonprovided physio services at the RUN Barron with their RUN Auckland trophies. series events. Brad says that he and Karen were both Series director Dion Jelley to join his nationally ranked runners in their Run Every Day challenge as a New high school years. They decided that Year’s resolution. In the process, he has 2016 was the year to get fit again after lost 8kg and has not yet missed a day a busy few years combining business of pounding the pavements, closing in and running around after their on 250 days. toddler, Nathan. “I’m very happy to now be fitter than Brad was challenged by Run Auckland my three year old,” Brad says.
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The Dry by Jane Harper (Macmillan, 2016) When Aaron Falk, police investigator, reluctantly returns to Kiewarra for the funeral of his childhood friend, Luke, he is not expecting a great welcome. He and his father were driven out under a cloud of suspicion 20 years ago. Now Luke is dead as the result of a murder/suicide, brought on by the stress of a relentless drought. Falk doesn’t intend to stay around but something feels wrong about his old friend’s death so he is drawn into the investigation. This well-written Australian novel is topical, with the rising number of suicides among drought-affected farmers. The atmosphere is stifling with the sizzling heat of summer in a small town, where everyone seems on a short fuse. This is a great debut novel that is soaring in popularity, so you will want to order it now.
The Confidence Game: why we fall for it… every time by Maria Konnikova (Viking, 2016)
I’ve met some real conmen over the years, so I am fascinated by the psychology behind ‘the con’. How can it be possible that even the most intelligent people are sometimes duped by these skilled manipulators,despite most of us believing we are immune to scams? The answers are in this book. The author has researched elaborate real-life scams which she recounts (showing a lot of sympathy for the victims). What enabled the swindlers, she explains, was a combination of factors including the victims’ beliefs and trusting natures and their circumstances. The book is slightly repetitive, but very informative and original – hopefully anyone who reads it will be less susceptible to scammers, grifters, and conmen. However, the short version of the book remains, as it always has been: “if it seems too good to be true, it probably is”.
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Pets prepared for Ag Day at Dairy Flat School It was a scene reminiscent of the nursery rhyme Mary had a Little Lamb, when dozens of lambs, as well as kids and calves, arrived at Dairy Flat school recently. Around 40 orphaned lambs were given by the local farming community to children at the school so they can hand raise them for their annual October Ag Day gala and, on August 31, the pets were brought to school for free vet services. Dairy Flat Vets has been providing vaccination, docking and neutering services free of charge to Dairy Flat, and some other local schools, for three years. They also advise on any health issues. The children said that raising the animals has been fun, but also hard work, especially feeding and cleaning them and training them so they’ll be on their best behaviour for judging at Ag Day. The orphaned lambs have been given a second chance at life and will be kept as pets after Ag Day or rehomed. The is the 79th year that Dairy Flat School has held its Ag Day – the school’s biggest fundraiser. It is on October 15, 9am–3pm at the school, 1220 Dairy Flat Highway. As well as a chance to see the children put their pet animals through their paces, there are food and craft stalls and entertainment for the whole family. All welcome.
Clockwise from top left, Some children took the opportunity to practice for the Ag Day obstacle course. Male lambs were neutered – free of charge. Paula O’Reilly of Dairy Flat Vets vaccinates Hoppy. Poppy is one of the youngest orphan lambs, at just two weeks old. Owner Charlie Vermeulen was close by to look after her. Kelly Smith of Dairy Flat holds Mr Sneebly. Recently when the lamb had pneumonia, Kelly was feeding him every hour.
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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. AIKIDO MARTIAL ARTS classes for ages 8 and up. Training in Okura and Silverdale 4 times a week. Fitness, Flexibility, self-confidence, Self-defence. Beginners train free! Ph 022 320 1202. 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. Gold coin donation. Ph Terry & Noelene
Bradley 424 3159. COMBINED RODNEY SENIORS - join us to visit a master craftsman, October 3. Cost $38pp including return coach, morning tea, guided tour of garden and sculptures, talk by craftsman on Marquetry and Period Design from Jacobean to Sheraton. BYO picnic lunch. Info and bookings to Fred, ph 426 5765 (leave message) or Stan at Orewa Community Hall, Tues or Thurs, 11.15am–11.45am. Pre-booking essential and payment required one week before trip. November trip is cruise around Kawau Island, cost $35pp - minimum number of 35 needed, so please advise; coach fare can be paid with October outing. EMPATHY SUPPORT GROUP Meeting last Monday of the month, Hibiscus Community House, the Estuary, Orewa, 7pm–9pm. This group is 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. Next Meeting August 29. Ask
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COMMUNITY NOTICES Continued from p41 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 Sept 25. LADIES CRAFT CLUB, Tuesday 10am @ Orewa Community Church. Various Crafts and morning tea. Come along make new friends and get crafty. Ph OCC Office 426 7023 OREWA LADIES GARDEN CLUB Monthly meeting, 2nd Thurs of month, with guest speaker or garden visits. Trading table, competitions, 12.30pm, Orewa Catholic Church Hall 180 Centreway Rd, Orewa. Ph Ann 427 8377.
PLAZA CARBOOT SALE AND CARFAIR, Lower Plaza Carpark. Last Sunday of month. 9am-1pm. Come grab a bargain or sell. To book, ph Alethea 0274 861 489. Next one Sunday September 25. SENIORNET FOR SENIORS Computer courses & workshops available. Phone 426 1509. Mon–Thurs 9am–3pm, Fri 9am–12pm www.seniornet-hbc.org.nz STILLWATER SEASONAL MARKET September 25, 10 am - 2 pm. 1A Duck creek rd, Stillwater. Come join us for some R&R. Live music, food, crafts, plants, A free magic show, and lots of yummy treats! Stalls only $12 phl 021 2103896. 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 THE ROTARY SATELLITE CLUB OF OREWA-MILLWATER Average membership age is under 40. There is no dinner, no boring speakers, just serious attention to giving back to our great Hibiscus Coast local community. Meetings are short, focussed and fun – and there is a great social scene, too. 1st Wednesday of each month, 6pm, 3rd Thursday of each month, 7pm, Roberts Cafe, Millwater Parkway. “THEN AND NOW. From the Fifties to the Post Millennium and the the Once and Future Gnosis.” A talk by Loveday Kingsford, Saturday September 17, 1.30pm Waiwera Ashram, 9 Waiwera Place. Gold coin donation. All welcome. Ph 426 5265 VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED Senior Moments is a social activity group for seniors in the Hibiscus Coast Area. For our Monday & Thursday group we need volunteer drivers to transport our clients from their home to the Red Beach Hall and back. Ph Monique 027 25 35 557. ZUMBA CLASSES Orewa Community Centre. Classes every Monday night from 7pm to 8pm. Classes $10 pp (bring a friend only $7.50 pp).
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7pm, Wednesday 21 September 2016. Clubhouse, Shangri-la Gardens Gulf Harbour. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Beneficiaries Advocacy & Information Service (BAIS) BAIS invites you to attend our Annual General Meeting. Thursday 29th September, 7pm. Location to be advice – numbers depending. We look forward to seeing you! For location information please RSVP by September 23. Ph 444 9545 or email: bais@xtra.co.nz MAYGROVE RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION. AGM, October 10, 2pm, Maygrove Rest Home, 112 Riverside Rd. The Annual General Meeting of the above association, Glynne Cockerton, 09 427 8068
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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 AVAILABLE Ph 426 2320 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, DECORATOR 35 years in the trade. Phone Roger 021 062 2095. PAINTER, DECORATORS Renovation specialists. Phone Kevin 022 0291 056. PAINTING – INTERIOR / EXTERIOR, Free quotes. Phone Jef 021 164 9709. PEST CONTROL, Flies, spiders, cockroaches, ants, rodents, wasps. Competitive prices. Ph 426 2253. PLASTERING, GIB STOPPING All aspects of stopping. Skim coat specialist. 25 yrs exp. Karl 0210 42 42 96 or 428 7127. 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 WATERBLASTING & CHEMICAL HOUSE WASHING. Careful service, reasonable rates. Ph 426 2253. WELDING SERVICES 40+yrs exp. Rust repairs, WOF failure etc. No job too small. Ph/txt Wayne 021 177 5175.
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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.
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September 2016
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Calendar Girls, Centrestage Theatre, Centreway Rd, Orewa. Tickets from the theatre, or online from iticket.
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Launch of Liliane Parkinson’s book A Magpie Collection. Neighbours with Feathers, Okura Village Hall, 3pm. Proceeds from sales at the launch go to Friends of Okura Bush. Children that make and wear a bird mask to the launch win a signed copy.
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Then and Now – from the Fifties to the Post Millennium and the Once and Future Gnosis. A talk by Loveday Kingsford, Waiwera Ashram, 9 Waiwera Place, Waiwera, 1.30pm. Gold coin donation. All welcome. Info: phone 09 426 5265
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Meet council and local board candidates, hosted by Orewa Ratepayers & Residents Association, Orewa Community Hall, 2pm. Meet and question the candidates. All welcome.
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Hibiscus Coast Garden Club Spring Show, Whangaparaoa Hall, Whangaparaoa Rd, open to public from 12.30pm. Floral and plant displays. All welcome. Info: phone Annabelle, 424 8873.
Through the months of September through to March you don’t have to travel far to see this amazing sight. The dolphins and often whales round up the bait fish that the gannets then dive bomb on from the sky. Needless to say fishing around the ‘work ups’ can very. very spectacular. Daniel de Jong
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National Council of Women Suffrage breakfast, Emi Deli, Tamariki Ave, Orewa, 7am. Caroline Watson speaks about life for women in Chile. Celebrating 120 years of National Council of Women. For tickets, $25pp, email jannyml3@gmail.com
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Hibiscus Coast Community Patrol volunteers offer “Safer Plates” at Bunnings, Hibiscus Coast Highway, from 9am. For $5 the team will install secure screws so your rego places can’t be removed for a petrol drive-off. Buy a sausage. Meet volunteers and support your Patrol.
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Another trip down to New Orleans concert, Centrestage Theatre, Orewa, 2pm–4.30pm. Tony Parkers New Orleans Joymakers traditional jazz musicians plus special guests The Gin Mill Swing Dance Group. Tickets from iticket or Centrestage, phone 426 7282.
29–Oct 2
Peaches and Pickles Productions presents Starlight Express, the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, Stanmore Bay Pool & Leisure Centre, Stanmore Bay. Tickets from www.iticket.co.nz (no door sales available). (see story p14 and ad p2)
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The Changing Face of Orewa, Orewa Library, Moana Ave, Orewa, 11am–12.30pm. Part of the Auckland Heritage Festival. Research librarian Carolyn Skelton will share how Orewa has changed over time: including images, extracts and information from Oral History interviews. All welcome.
October 2016
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Garage Sale, St Andrews Presbyterian Church, 107 Centreway Rd, Orewa, 8.30 am start. Household goods, toys, bric a brac, produce, baking, plants. All welcome.
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Robin Hood and Maid Marian, Centrestage Theatre, Centreway Rd, Orewa, 10.30am and 1pm each day. Bookings at Centrestage Theatre, phone 426 7282 or from www.iticket.co.nz. (see story p16)
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Noel Crawley Memorial Jazz/Swing Concert, Centrestage Theatre, Orewa, 7.30pm. Features Voxnova, Jane Horder, Sam Swindells, Ray Woolf and The Mike Walker Trio. Tickets $40 from www. hibiscushospice.org.nz, Hospice shops in Orewa and Whangaparaoa or from Orewa Lions, 426 0586. All proceeds to Hibiscus Hospice.
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Dairy Flat School Ag Day, Dairy Flat School, 1220 Dairy Flat Highway, Dairy Flat, 9am–3pm. Fun for the whole family. (see story p38)
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Doobie Brothers Tribute Show, JACs Trading Co, Main Street, Whangaparaoa, 8.30pm. Tickets ph 428 0259 or www. jacstrading.co.nz. (see ad p2)
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An initial concept drawing of the $3.2 million hockey facilities at Metro Park – with further changes still to come.
Help to get hockey over the line Auckland Council has topped up its $1.6 million investment in the hockey turfs at Metro Park East in Silverdale, with the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board agreeing last week to put in a further $50,000. The facility is being developed by the Hockey (stage one of the project) but it is still seeking funds Hibiscus Trust and is expected to cost $3.2 million to develop the half turf, which will be used for a in total. variety of sports as well as hockey. The proposed facility will have one full sized multi- Merv says contractors are keen to get started and it purpose turf with lights, marked specifically for is hoped that work will begin on the full sized turf hockey, one half-sized multi-purpose turf with lights, for multiple sports and basic changing rooms, next month. Any individuals or businesses wanting to find toilets and a meeting room. Trust spokesperson Merv Huxford says the out more about support or sponsorship to enable additional local board funding means the trust has completion of the project should email Hockey almost all the money needed for the full hockey turf Hibiscus Trust via merv@otsl.co.nz
Firefighter wins in Melbourne
Manly Fire Brigade Volunteer Mike Williamson, placed second overall and first in Masters at the Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb on September 3. He got up, and down 28 floors of the Crown Metropol Hotel in 3:43. His time was described by organisers as ‘eerie’ – the event is to honour 343 New York firefighters that made the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11. The fundraising goal is $343,000 and each firefighter pledges to raise $343.
Amazing deal
Whangaparaoa College is proving to be a force to be reckoned with on the netball courts, with its Senior 1 team placing well ahead of other local colleges this season. Whangaparaoa’s Senior 1 netball team (pictured) placed third in the College Premier Grade at North Harbour, after beating Carmel 1 convincingly, 29-22. Long Bay 1 won the premier grade and Westlake Girls 1 were second. It’s the second time that a Whangaparaoa Senior 1 team has come third in this grade. Orewa 1 placed 7th in premier grade after beating Pinehurst 1 and Wentworth 1 were second in the Open A Grade.
Coaching insights shared
Former rugby league coach, and Millwater resident Graham Lowe will share insights gained over years of coaching and sports team management at a fundraising event this month. Graham, who is also standing for Council, says his Coaching Made Easy talk is also a chance to get to know other coaches and managers from the region, share valuable knowledge, strategies and expertise. The event, to be held on September 24 at Orewa Arts and Events Centre, Orewa College, Riverside Rd, Orewa, from 6pm, is a fundraiser for Hibiscus Coast Raiders Netball. Cost is $50 per person. Info and tickets: phone Barbara Wheto, 027 636 8815, email bwheto@gmail.com no door sales. Registration closes September 20.
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HUGE DAY OUT Warkworth Town Centre Saturday 8 October 2016 The theme for this year’s festival is “Pirates of the Mahurangi”, so come along to see the stalls and some great bands and performers on two stages! From 9am there will be kids entertainment, stalls, stalls & more stalls! The Kowhai Connection pick up/drop off point changes for the day: It will be outside the Plunket Rooms at the bottom of Mill Lane (same as last year).
DOG SHOW
Sponsored by Ross Lynch, Warkworth Vet, Farm & Pet clinic 10 am Warkworth Riverbank, behind the library Adult and Children categories - $2 per category. Categories - Pirates theme: Best dressed pirate, egg spoon race, best trick, obstacle course, temptation trail All proceeds going to Julie Thompson’s animal rescue, Warkworth. Registration on the day starts at 8am (closes 9.30 am)
12 disabled parking spaces available in the covered New World Car Park
The shuttle bus to and from Mahurangi College Carpark is free
MUSIC, FOOD & WINE ALL DAY
The Garden Bar is run by ‘Free Range Wine Company’ - offering a range of local wines and the traditional Kowhai Gold Lager beer. Come along and see them at the bottom of Wharf Street. Open till 6pm. All sorts of food stalls are located around the Garden Bar on the car park along the wharf. www.freerangewines.co.nz
Community Stage
Sonare, Double Trouble, Warkworth Brass and Becky Moon (schedule tbc)
‘Big’ Stage at the southern end of the Wharf With a 'Pirates of the Mahurangi' theme, this year’s event will feature great bands and performers such as ‘Captain Festus McBoyle’ with his pirate show, The Drive and The Nukes (schedule tbc)
CANOE SHOWDOWN Online registration is open now at www.canoeshowdown.co.nz
GIANT WATER SLIDE Opens at 12pm – Lucy Moore Park
Briefing is at 11.00 am An awesome day of racing to suit all classes and abilities: • 11.30 am – 20km Premier Showdown: serious race • 11.32 am – 10km Race: ideal for Sea Kayaks and recreational craft (SUP etc.) • 11.34 am – 5km Cruise: for casual paddlers, first-timers, kids • 11.40 am – 2km STAR KAYAKS course • 2 km Time Trial: If you would like to take part in the Canoe Showdown but don’t have a kayak, thanks to Star Kayaks, you’re able to make that happen. There will be a number of kayaks available on race day and you can compete in a 2 km time trial. Limited spaces. Prizegiving Held on Baxter Street Reserve approximately 45 minutes after the last paddler has finished. Limited waterfront parking (access via Percy St) – please check with road marshalls on the day.
Pirate assault
A pirate ship comes up the river with pirates performing an assault on Warkworth around midday!
There will be a ‘Mini’Parade through the main road, led by Festus McBoyle Pirates followed by all the pirates attending the festival! Meet at Lucy Moore Park at 12.30pm
A D Y E O G U U T H Pirates of the Mahurangi Warkworth Town Centre Saturday 8 October from 9am
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The stalls and kids entertainment are along the main street, and the food stalls are mainly down at the wharf. Also in the wharf area are the Garden Bar and two stages for all-day entertainment, including local group performances. The Warkworth Wellsford Pipe Band will perform randomly on the main street, as will the Festus McBoyle Pirates.
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