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Punching it out A model made on a dining table in Matakatia by local artist John Charles came to life as the latest Pop Up Globe theatre. John is pictured with a sample piece of his model – a portion of the finished work can be seen on the computer screen.

Matakatia model making theatre magic

A chance meeting on Manly Beach led to innovations at the Pop Up Globe theatre – the world’s first temporary working replica of Shakespeare’s second Globe theatre – that is drawing crowds into Auckland. Until the theatre opened for its current his wife Alison, met Pop Up Globe manager Kevin Hill who is from Army season, in the middle of last month, founder Miles Gregory, of Manly, a Bay. details of the design and scenery year ago while walking on the beach As scenic designer, John was tasked were kept under wraps. Much of the and eventually became part of a team with making a scale model of the work involved in giving this year’s of Whangaparaoa locals involved with Pop Up Globe – he also painted the ceiling, designed scenery and props, Pop Up Globe an authentic Jacobean the innovative and creative project. atmosphere fell to local artist John Along with Miles and John, that team made murals and carved a series of ‘grotesques’ out of Styrofoam. Charles of Matakatia. includes Miles’ wife Bob Capocci John, a “semi-retired” artist, and (costume designer) and locations continued page 2

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John’s 1:50 scale model includes several features that added authenticity and beauty to the first Pop Up Globe, which opened last year.

John says although his background is as an illustrator and art director for film production in London, he had never made a model before. “I wouldn’t have done it if my family hadn’t talked me into it,” he says. “I worried about letting a lot of people down.” His wife Alison and son Jack, both graphic designers, insisted – which, at times, they may have had cause to regret. The model took more than 800 hours to make and was largely constructed on the family’s dining table, overlooking Matakatia Bay. “For months the room was covered in sawdust and there was a smell of burned timber,” John says. John’s work led to changes in the structure including a decorative ceiling over the stage and a vent into the onion-shaped ‘lantern’ on top of the roof. After computer modeling and hand drawing plans, John had 900 structural pieces laser cut from ply. He stuck these together into 350 pieces, then into two halves. “It was an organic process that I worked out as I went along. I had my fingers crossed all the way,” he says. The model, which is kept at Ellerslie Racecourse where the Pop Up Globe has been built, was

made in 16 sections and can be split in half and the roof lifted off. John’s design was scaled up to full theatre size, three-storey, so it could be made in a warehouse in Grey Lynn, then dismantled and reassembled in Ellerslie. There were several 18-hour days. At one stage, while John and Alison hand painted the artworks on the ceiling, John fainted of dehydration. “There were tears – of frustration and anguish but mostly pride,” he says. “I’m a bit of a theatre virgin, but I’ve been to a few Pop Up Globe shows now and when you see actors on that stage, bringing the whole thing to life, it’s a magical thing to be part of.”

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Proposed rate angers Hibiscus Coast moteliers Motel owners like Jan Guthrie have had sleepless nights since they crunched the numbers on a targeted rate that Auckland Council is proposing to levy. Jan, who owns Orewa Motor Lodge, Aucklanders. Troy says 25 percent of will have to pay Council an additional his guests are Aucklanders, which he $28,000 a year if the proposal goes says is typical for the Coast. ahead, on top of the $17,000 she The proposed targeted rate will bring already pays in general rates; other his rate bill to $39,840 per annum – an local moteliers are facing similar sums. effective rate increase of 290 percent. Council’s Annual Budget 2017/18, Along with Jan, and Beachcomber out for consultation now, suggests Motel owner Geoff Schunselaar, Troy shifting the burden of paying for questions the value that ATEED brings ATEED to attract visitors to Auckland to businesses like theirs. Although local (at a cost of $27.8 million annually) motels have rooms booked during the from general rates onto the shoulders World Masters Games, many other of accommodation providers, who events have little or no impact on their will pay an amount calculated on their revenue. The moteliers are also angry property’s CV. The original option that operations such as Air BnB and of a bed tax paid directly by visitors, Book a Bach are excluded from the which reflects occupancy, was shelved proposed rate. because it must be imposed by central “ATEED promoted Air BnB for the government. Masters Games which I cannot believe Currently ATEED’s $27.8 million is as they were begging hotels and motels covered by around 2 percent of general to open up dates and decrease rates rates – Council proposes to instead which the majority did,” Troy says. invest that 2 percent in transport Geoff Schunselaar of Beachcomber infrastructure. Motel in Orewa says he is angry and From the consultation document it frustrated to see his rates could increase appears cut and dried – that operators by more than $24,000 per annum. will pass on the charge, which will be “Council is trying to bankrupt small paid by visitors, not Aucklanders. businesses like ours,” he says. “I’d like “Accommodation providers, such to see ATEED’s chief executive take a as hotels and motels, pay a rate that $24,000-a-year pay cut. We will have works out to be approximately 4 per to pay that sum however busy we are, cent of their revenue. If they pass the so if we have a bad winter we will be cost of the targeted rate onto visitors hit hard.” it would increase the cost of a nightly stay by around $6–$10 for a typical All the moteliers say it will be difficult to pass the costs on. hotel,” the document says. However, industry representatives, Jan says Council’s estimate of $6–10 business owners and Councillors say per room is based on 100 percent there are many issues and inequities in occupancy, whereas over a year, Orewa Motor Lodge’s is more like 80 percent. what is proposed. On this basis she will need to increase Troy Clarry, owner of Whangaparaoa room rates by $20. Lodge Motel in Little Manly has worked in the sector all his life In addition, she says she will have to and chairs the Auckland branch of lose a staff member and is looking for Accommodation NZ. He says while other savings – this includes finding he understands that Council needs new suppliers to reduce expenses and the money for roads, its assertion deferring capital expenditure such as that tourists will ultimately pay the an upgrade of the motel’s 15-year-old levy, when the charge is passed onto phone system. She is also re-thinking them, has a major flaw – the further her sponsorship of two charities. out of the city you travel, the more “This year ATEED needs $27 million accommodation demand there is from – but what say next year it’s $40

From left, Jan Guthrie, Troy Clarry and Geoff Schunselaar

million? Do they just expect us to keep coughing up?” She says the targeted rate alone will account for 7 percent of her total revenue, which is at the top end of Council’s estimate. Destination Orewa Beach operations manager Hellen Wilkins says her organisation is very concerned for local businesses, and is making a submission. Her research shows that two Orewa motels of similar size – with differing valuations but similar room numbers – would be up for very different sums: their targeted rates under the proposed model would be $29,120 per annum and $83,850 per annum respectively. “The latter motel would need to increase its room rate by $22.97 per night to cover this targeted rate. This is not viable,” Hellen says. “$10 per night (for example) added on to room rates to cover this targeted rate can be absorbed in Auckland and Takapuna whereas it could be enough to encourage visitors to bypass accommodation in places such as Orewa.” Auckland Councillor John Watson shares these concerns. “There are glaring inequities for suburban hoteliers. Local providers have a completely different business profile from a central city hotel chain.” “This hasn’t been thought through. It’s hard to justify a targeted rate that is usually for a specific service when benefits from ATEED don’t really apply in our neck of the woods. I’m sure that will come through in submissions and I will be doing all I

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can to highlight those issues.” Submissions on the Annual Plan are open until March 27 and details are at shapeauckland.co.nz, libraries and Orewa Service Centre.

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• Apartments at the Nautilus in Orewa (currently out of action due to repair work) are another local accommodation option. Michael Osborne owns the Ramada management rights of the Nautilus, which lets out apartments for investor/owners. There are 35 owners in the hotel pool. He says if this rate is imposed, it would threaten the viability of that business. “Half the extra income that apartment owners get would be lost in increased rates,” he says. “We could enter an agreement with owners down the track as to who pays it, but there’s a real risk that they may see Air BnB, which does not have to pay, as an option. Our submission argues that owners of rental accommodation, even if it’s via Air BnB or Book a Bach – are commercial operators. We want a level playing field.” • Orewa Top 10 campground is potentially up for a massive sum due to the valuable land it sits on, right on Orewa Beach. Cr John Watson says that if this increase is passed on to campers, it will have a big impact. As well as overseas visitors, a lot of locals spend holidays at the campground. Essentially the council owned campground will then pay that money to itself, before passing it on to ATEED.

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We may dislike (or maybe even like) what Donald Trump is doing. But at least we know. Our two councillors were re-elected what seems ages ago, but I for one don’t seem to have heard much about what they are doing on our behalf. I would dearly like to know, especially if they have had some success in championing our best interests. I maintain that a whole host of matters north of the Harbour Bridge are not getting their fair share of attention – roading, footpaths, transport, reserves, playing fields, basic infrastructure, etc. The list is endless. Just ask any ratepayer or look at letters to our local newspaper editors to see the dissatisfaction in our region. We still pay for our household rubbish collection, after all these years, with no end in sight. Other regions get it collected as part of their rates services. We just do not seem to exist in Council’s big picture. There continues to be post the new mayor’s election, various declarations of what the “Super” City Council is going to do. But predominately all major spending proposals are either in the central city or south of the Bridge. Even the Bridge is at the end of its intended life and yet still no plan for a second harbour crossing. And then there was the $500k spent on a new logo. C’mon guys, please let us know what you have championed, or are trying to champion, for us poor,

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neglected, overlooked, Super City Cash Cow ratepayers living north of the Bridge. The more we know, the better we can support you. Bruce Walling, Stanmore Bay

Fight goes on In response to a letter from a Silverdale resident regarding Penlink (HM March 1). Having lived at Tindalls for 25 years and working in Dairy Flat I certainly would like to see the fight for Penlink continue. Full marks to those who have battled for years to try and bring this alternative to residents at Whangaparaoa. Divert business! I don’t think so. The last thing I would want to do is head for Albany Mall when I’m not working. Silverdale is quite adequate for a lot of residents with more shops coming. If I had to go to Albany, the city or the Airport then Penlink would be preferable. The fatal accident the Silverdale side of Viponds created gridlock and an alternative exit from the Peninsula is a must. Michelle Downey, Tindalls Bay (abridged)

Perfect match Pleased to see that the petanque people have found a new home with the bowling club. Seems like a match made in heaven (or at least with the blessing of Auckland Council!) I struggle with the idea there were any real safety issues on Stanmore Bay reserve though. Whoever issues these

edicts really needs to grow a pair. Robbie Harris, Hatfields Beach

Safety over top If anyone needed proof that health and safety has, like political correctness, gone right over the top, there is the news in this paper that petanque has been pinged (HM March 1). Petanque is a gentle, fun sport but what health and safety issues could there be? The problem seems to be a number of people standing around. It’s a reserve folks. Get over it. And leave the petanque players alone. Mary Cooper, Stanmore Bay

Free not easy It’s always a difficult one to restrict freedom but in the case of camping, over the busy summer months, you can see why this may be necessary (HM March 1). I think the local board’s approach of allowing freedom camping, but within limits, is fair. Anyone who has camped free of charge knows it can be wonderfully liberating but the sense of responsibility for the environment and for other users of any area should be part of the package. Earl Wilson, Army Bay

Weekend ferries Thank you Caitlin Watson (HM March 1). I like hundreds of others, support your call for Weekend Ferry

Clever marketing? This sign appeared in the window of a clothing store in Orewa recently. The details of the offer are that customers who buy two items, get 100 percent off a third one but the prospect of free stuff certainly attracted a bit of attention.

services. Auckland Transport’s Ellen Barrett is far off line. Like everything on this Coast, it is pushed into the too hard basket. If it was left to Auckland Transport the hugely successful Gulf Harbour Ferry Service would not exist (nine services each way per day). Test the water if you like, say three sailings each way for six months. Initially the Fairway Bay people may subsidise such a service. Stop procrastinating! John Taylor, Manly

Good vibrations? On a quiet night and during still moments in the day, a constant, low throbbing noise with vibration can be heard and felt across Orewa. I know of others who also attest to this annoying phenomenon. Does anyone know the source of the irritation? I’m certain that the vibrations are not the ones that the Beach Boys eulogised in the early 1960s! Owen Hoskin, Orewa Editor’s note: Anyone who has noticed this is welcome to contact the Hibiscus Matters office (contact details p2).

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Feedback cont... Not that Gareth Williams

Hibiscus Matters was contacted last week by Gareth Williams of Williams Electrical. He would like to make it clear that he is definitely not the Gareth Williams whose name appeared in the paper as one of those charged in connection with Operation Tank (March 1 issue).

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The issue of spraying chemical weedkiller on the Hibiscus Coast will be in the spotlight again as the contracts for the service come up for renewal. Ever since October 2015, Auckland At the same time, it is saying that a Council’s contractors have been Key Performance Indicator is being spraying the edges of local parks, developed which could be included reserves and playgrounds with in the new contracts in favour of Roundup after deciding to replace reducing agrichemical use. mechanical methods of edging Mrs Parfitt says there could be savings in control, such as weedeaters, with other contracts, such as the one for local chemical spray in order to cut costs. graffiti removal, which would make However the Hibiscus & Bays Local mechanical edging possible here. She Board is hopeful that it will be able to also says Council’s suggested costs for negotiate for a return to mechanical mechanical methods seem “rather high”. edging methods in this area when the contracts are renewed. Those discussions The local board is thinking outside have already begun and the new contracts the box and this includes preliminary discussions with Coast Youth come into force on July 1. Local board chair Julia Parfitt says Community Trust (CYC) about she has been told that the boards will whether local young people could be able to negotiate for manual weed take on the mechanical edging work. edging and less chemical use. The Potentially this would provide locals board’s policy includes an emphasis on with employment as well as being more cost effective, Mrs Parfitt says. non-toxic methods of weed control. She says there has also been a “Our local board is included with the commitment that there will be no North Shore contracts and they’re all chemical weedkiller sprayed on keen on the hot water method of weed playgrounds – something many locals control which they had prior to the were concerned about. amalgamation of councils,” Mrs Parfitt Council has said that local boards must says. “We can lead by example and see wear additional costs if they wish to go if we can come up with a community back to non-chemical weed control. solution to make that happen here.”

Nautilus re-clad continues

The Nautilus apartments are gradually being swathed in plastic wrap as the two-year-long repair of the leaky building, which began at the end of last year, continues. Prendos is project managing the work and its director, Natasha Cockerell, says the contractors’ yard in the library carpark is functioning well with access restricted to early morning for trucks and the majority of material leaving the site via the hole cut into the carpark within the Nautilus. Three hoists for people and materials have been installed to pass up from the carpark and on both sides of the southwest end of the building. Demolition is progressing with the cladding and glazing and deck screeds removed. Decayed timber framing is being removed and remaining framing treated with a preservative.

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I hope people have been enjoying the summer. No matter where you go in the world you’d be hard pressed to beat the stunning environment that surrounds us here on the Coast. We are most fortunate. Recent events suggest, however, that we haven’t been quite so fortunate in some of the activities of the legacy Rodney Council and Auckland Transport – that’s if the bribery and corruption trial of former officials in the High Court is anything to go by. Three individuals were charged and convicted. The SFO made it clear, however, numerous others were in the frame as well (indeed a further six individuals were dismissed from AT for ‘trust and confidence’ issues). An article in the NBR quoted one senior engineer as saying, “There are plenty of others who should be found guilty who dodged a bullet… a lot more ‘professionals’ who had their noses in the trough.” Another said rorting of delegated financial authorities was common practice, tenders were rigged and smaller companies bullied. There can be little doubt that the number of people involved, the starting date for the corruption (2006) and the sums of money are the tip of the iceberg. So too was the restriction of this particular case to solely the roading division of the Rodney Council. The sums of money were significant. Murray Noone was convicted of receiving over $1.1 m in bribes. Barry George pleaded guilty to accepting bribes totaling $103,581, it later being revealed he’d also received another $250,000 in travel from HiWay Stabilisers which weren’t pursued as part of this case. While Mr Noone and Mr Borlase received five year prison sentences, Mr George received 10 months home detention, no doubt a reflection of his guilty plea and ‘co-operation’, hardly a case of being ‘sent to the gallows’ in light of all the above. For others on the gravy train there were $5000 dinners at flash restaurants, expensive accommodation and travel around the world, free iPhones, iPads and lavish parties. Despite these bountiful disbursements, Projenz’s net profit rose from $36K in 2006 to over $8 million in 2012. Clearly collaboration with council officers was good for business. What does this say about the contracts themselves? What sort of mark-ups existed when these generous retainers could be paid out as a matter of course? You also have to question the organizational and political culture that enabled such behaviour to exist for so long and on such a scale. At Rodney, Wayne Walker would be ostracized by the Mayor and other councillors when he tried to drill down on the details of contracts and land ‘deals’. When I criticised the Whangaparaoa Road widening shambles the CEO (on behalf of the roading team) brought a code of conduct charge against me. This took three months for a private consultant to investigate, cost $6000 and attempted to stifle scrutiny of this inept and costly project. On other occasions legal action would be used as a threat. Big money changes hand in councils – in contracting and in consultancies – and there is even bigger money to be made as a consequence of council activities such as the rezoning and sale of land. It’s a shame that the many honest and hardworking employees of council, many on basic wages far removed from these excesses, suffer along with those in the community who feared for their livelihoods as a consequence of this culture of corruption. In this respect a senior AT official’s recent assurance of ‘very robust processes’ rings distinctly hollow. The investigation and court case have cost ratepayers and taxpayers many millions of dollars. As a result, accusations of council impropriety no longer seem quite so far fetched – the blinkers should be well and truly off for the public, for pliant elected representatives and for government agencies charged with investigating complaints. This, at least, is a good thing for the future.

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Health and safety concerns spell demise of mature trees A group of mature liquidambar trees at Whangaparaoa School are likely to be felled, due to health and safety concerns. Resource consent to fell five of the trees was sought from Auckland Council in 2015, but after the tree protection rules were changed, consent was no longer needed. A report last year by arborist Andrew Barrell, commissioned by the school, says that “whilst the trees appear to be healthy with vigorous leaf cover, the framework holding the limbs aloft is dysfunctional to the extent that failure of limbs and stems is easily foreseeable and has already happened in many cases”. At least three of these liquidambar It notes that limbs have fallen off trees at the front of Whangaparaoa the trees during storms but makes School are likely to be felled. no mention of damage or injuries, This argument, in my opinion, although it says there have been near becomes entirely redundant in the misses. face of legal obligations under the The report goes on to say that recent health and safety legislation. That amendments to health and safety said, it is not unreasonable to expect legislation are an important factor some kind of replacement planting to to be considered when deciding the be undertaken.” trees’ fate, despite their visual value Principal Kevin Cronin says that to the nearby Ladies Mile streetscape. falling limbs pose a safety risk, The trees, which range in height from especially in the case of three of the 12m–16m are deciduous and are trees, which is why they will be felled. among the few species that provide The school is working with contractors Sam surprised his dad Graham while he was spectacular autumn colours on the to identify the best time for removal of getting a hearing test. the Now he has hearing aids Hibiscus Coast. trees. doesn’tThe miss a trick.report suggested at “Due to the size and visualand footprint arborist’s occupied by these trees it could be least five replacement trees should be hearing checks everyone aged plus arguedFree that their removal could have for planted and Mr Cronin says18 that new an adverse impact on amenity values. landscaping is part of the plan.

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Local rivers considered too small to be swimmable According to Forest and Bird, none of the local rivers will be covered by the Government’s proposed new water quality standards. Forest & Bird’s Chief Executive Kevin Hague says that while Government claims that 90 percent of New Zealand’s rivers will need to reach its ‘swimmability’ target by 2040, smaller rivers and streams are excluded from the proposed standards. New Zealand rivers are classified according to the number of tributaries they have. The first tributary is first order, when two tributaries join they become a second order stream and so on. The Government’s proposed standard applies to orders four and above. By this measure, Orewa River, the Weiti and Okura Rivers and almost Stretches of river that will be required every stream and river from the North to meet the proposed ‘swimmability’ Shore to Hatfield’s Beach would standard are shown in blue, while be excluded from the need to be smaller rivers and streams that will not be required to meet any standard ‘swimmable’. are in orange. “The streams that are not covered by the Government’s standards are more than 1.5km in perimeter,” he often the places that are popular with says. “It is not practical to include local families. While they may be too smaller waterways in the national small for adults to swim in, they are targets because they are rarely used for frequently the safe, slow rivers and swimming.” streams that are popular with families He also points out that 90 percent of smaller waterways flow into rivers and children to explore and play in.” Rodney MP Mark Mitchell says there and lakes that have specific targets and are practical reasons for the omission monitoring requirements. of smaller streams. “The Government’s Councils are also required to improve 90 percent swimmability target is water quality in all waterways, and practical and measureable, and covers they are encouraged to monitor smaller waterways over 40cm deep and lakes waterways if they are locally significant. CL

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The levels of energy and motivation are about to increase at Curves gym in Orewa, following a change in ownership. Recently Sri Lockyer and her husband Marc Nienkemper took over Curves. Both come from a martial arts background; Sri kickboxed competitively in London for eight years. While Marc, who coaches Muay Thai at Dyamic Martial Arts, will remain in the background taking care of the finances, personal trainer Sri will be in the gym to assist, motivate and encourage clients as they complete their circuits. The gym also has a system, called Curvessmart, that acts like a “computerised coach”, which Sri says is unique to Curves. This involves using a smart card to keep track of each individual’s workout and goals. Inserting the card into a computer at the end of the session provides highly detailed feedback. Sri was working at Curves for several months before the opportunity came up to buy the gym. “I jumped at the chance because I already had strong connections with the staff and members,” she says. Staff Diane Corfield and Linda Drum are staying on. Curves is for women only which, coupled with a relaxed, supportive atmosphere, helps make new

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members feel comfortable. Currently the youngest member is 16 and the oldest is 86. Sri says there is a very big social element that attracts people to the gym, over and above the desire to improve strength and lose weight. The hydraulic machines on the circuit are designed so that people with injuries or other physical limitations always have options. One of the couple’s priorities is to upgrade to Curves’ latest equipment as well as refurbishing. In the meantime, Sri says they are focusing on keeping existing clients happy and attracting new ones. “We want to get a lovely positive vibe going and strengthen the brand that Curves enjoys in Orewa.”

Developers of the five-storey apartment block in Manly Village (60–62 Rawhiti Rd) say there was a hold up with their building consent application, which they had originally hoped to lodge with Auckland Council five months ago. Manly Ridge Apartments director Mark Pepers says the consent application was to be finally lodged at the end of last week (March 10). He says the delays were because of issues with architects and other professionals working on the apartment complex. Mr Pepers says the project is ready to go once Council grants building consent. The work will begin with demolition A number of holdups have meant that of the existing buildings on the site; consent has only now been applied owners of shops in those buildings for to begin work on building this were given notice under the demolition apartment complex in Manly Village. clause in their leases last year. all the retail units. The new complex includes eight shops, Construction is expected to take 24 two-bedroom apartments and two around 10 months and Mr Pepers says penthouse apartments as well as 42 disruption to surrounding businesses car parks. Around half the apartments and the public will be kept to a have been sold off the plans, as well as minimum during the build.

Masala settles

The owners of the Masala restaurant chain will forfeit $8 million, after coming to a settlement with the Crown. In a judgment delivered by Justice Rebecca Edwards on February 28, it states that investigations by Inland Revenue, Immigration NZ and the Department of Labour found widespread and systemic tax evasion and immigration-related offending by those involved with Masala. The $8 million represents almost all the unlawful benefit derived from tax evasion. The money will come from the sale of 34 properties. The property owned by JKK Holdings at 124 Stanmore Bay Road is likely to be put back on the market as part of the deal. JKK Holdings also owns Stanmore Bay Cottage at 195 Brightside Road, where the local Masala used to operate. Current occupier of the cottage, Paprika Restaurant, has a 15-year lease.

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Youth blog with Caitlin Watson caitlin.watson@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Open minded approach Being a young person, I have found that I have brought the median age of our local board down by quite a few years! I realize I am in a unique situation, carrying out a role that has typically been viewed as a ‘matured adult activity’. In August last year I was faced with a big decision regarding this role - whether or not I should sign off my candidacy enrolment form for the local elections. There were three words that kept eating away at me, leading to my hesitancy and my form being delivered only minutes before the cut off time. These words were, “you’re too young”. In my view these three words have unduly influenced our society for too long, hampering the fulfillment in potential of our youth. It is important to be openminded about how youth are viewed. They can be the source of solutions. They can be the change makers in our community. Are we encouraging young people to become agents of change instead of targets to be changed? Are we inspiring hope in our youth? Are we encouraging them to make their mark in our community? This term on the board I would like to see effective channels for youth involvement in our area. Channels that spur on our youth to feel like they can have their say and become proactive. When going into a local school to advertise interest for a Hibiscus Coast youth council (if you are a school student and are interested in getting involved, please email me at caitlin.watson@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz) – I asked students to put up their hand if they knew what the Local Board was. Not one hand was raised. I certainly do not blame these students for their lack of knowledge as the work of the board hasn’t been easily accessible to youth. However, I am glad to announce that the Board will be particularly targeting youth input during the Local Board Plan consultation this year. Furthermore, I believe that youth voting should be introduced at all schools so that the foundations are laid for the future. In last year’s election, Silverdale Primary did an exceptional job of educating their students on local body politics through the kids voting programme. Needless to say, it is not about branding people by a number, it is about working together to achieve a common united goal. I am grateful to my fellow board members for providing the space for myself as a young person to feel valued, as we seek to see our community flourish and address the challenges. In the lyrics of Canadian band Sweatshop Union, “Small or large, we’re all part of the rhythm. We’re all in charge of this garden we’re given.” Youth Blog will run several times a year and will be written by a variety of local young people. Anyone interested in contributing to this column is welcome to contact editor Terry Moore (contact details on p2) for more information.

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Stanmore Bay School’s field was transformed into a fairground for its annual gala on March 5. One of the biggest crowd pleasers was the inaugural spaghetti-eating contest, now set to become an annual feature of the gala. Several boys and one girl took part, attempting to eat a bowl of cold tinned spaghetti, without any utensils, as fast as possible. Entertainment also included several big inflatable rides, which have not been at the gala for three years but added a fairground atmosphere. Performances included belly dancing, power hooping and music by electric violinist Nick. PTA vice president Vachelle Heron says that there was a really good vibe at the event and around $10,000$11,000 was raised. This is less than previous years and Vachelle says throughout last year, and a total of changing the date from November to around $30,000 will be handed to March may have made a difference. the school. The funds may be used The money will be put into a for new drinking fountains and more pool with funds raised by the PTA shade cover. Orewa Lion’s mascot, Roary, will be surrounded by other furry creatures at the Hot Diggety Dog Show on March 18. All local dog owners are proud of their pooches and this inaugural event is a chance to show them off. The competition is all in good fun and rewards dogs with ribbons, prizes and trophies for their innate good qualities and looks – a pedigree is not required. Categories include ‘cutest puppy’, ‘looks most like owner’ and ‘best dressed’. Quick fire raffles and food will be available. The Hot Diggety Dog Show takes place on Western Reserve, Orewa (behind the bowling club) on Saturday, March 18, starting at 10am. Info: email orewalions@yahoo.co.nz Pictured are some early entrants to the show with Roary.

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Tali proves flat is fabulous Tali Eyal of Red Beach says her decision to have both breasts removed after cancer was found in just one, as well as not having reconstructive surgery, felt right for her. It was a choice that, once made, she was determined to see through. Behind her every step of the way was her supportive husband, Mike and two daughters (aged in their twenties) as well as some very good friends. This month Tali will speak about her experience, and about the clothing business that arose from it, at Orewa Library. She says the decision to have both breasts removed was not only about the possibility of cancer reoccurring in the other breast. “Of course I didn’t want to have continuous checks and potentially go through the same thing again, but I also felt it would be unbalanced,” Tali says. She says that after full consultation that included the family, her surgeon was on board although some baulk at removing a healthy breast. “Apparently this request is becoming more common,” Tali says. “But what was unique was that from the beginning I said no reconstruction.” She says people responded in a way she hadn’t anticipated – and not all were positive.

“My husband and daughters supported me but some family members and close friends questioned my decision as late as the night before the operation, and afterwards,” she says. “That wasn’t easy but I am quite a strong willed person. Along the way she found a group in the USA called Flat and Fabulous that enabled her to share the experiences of other women. “Research shows other women are making this decision, but everyone’s different and it’s a choice.” She had a Farewell Breast party, which included making an artwork out of her bras with close friends and her daughters. Despite the positive attitude, Tali says the reality of going from a C cup to a flat chest was something she initially struggled with physically, as she recovered from an operation that cut right around the front of her body and removed the lymph nodes. She also had to throw out almost all her clothes. “I used to like lower cut tops and nothing worked any more. It all went to my girls or Hospice.” Tali bought prosthetic bras in Silverdale, but says she didn’t need fake breasts to feel feminine and sexy. The prosthetics ended up unused, in a drawer. Her first clothes shopping expedition

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was very upsetting and ended with the purchase of three men’s t-shirts. Finding something the right shape, with a high enough neckline and not cut away at the sides was almost impossible. “As soon as I went shopping I felt different to other women because I couldn’t find things that looked good. My mother suggested having things

made, but my husband thought that this was probably an issue for other women too and maybe I could help.” As a counsellor, fashion design was something completely new but Tali gathered a team and last October Flat Out Tali was launched online. The business offers NZ made clothing and accessories with design and soft fabrics chosen by Tali. Among the key components are dark colours or patterns to distract the eye, as well as accessories such as scarves and jewellery. “I never knew how much work went into creating one piece of clothing – it’s a collaboration of so many professionals. I found an amazing group of people and everyone who heard the story was keen to offer help and advice.” A percentage of sales goes to breast cancer organisations. On March 22, Tali is giving a talk at Orewa Library, and will bring her garments for women to try (see What’s On, p31). “The most important thing is for women to know they have a choice and it’s important to ask questions and be compassionate and patient to ourselves,” she says. “We need to feel empowered with whatever decision we make and feel comfortable with our body.” Info: www.flatouttali.com

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The success of Fashion store Shine On in Whangaparaoa is such that it is going to expand, after opening three months ago. Co-owner Fee Kirkpatrick says the store began as a fun way to extend an already popular online clothing business and has taken off. She says that the online operation, which currently shares the same building, will move to another location on the Coast, so that the retail store can expand. Fee and store manager Kelly Hinton say that autumn/winter lines include faux fur and leather bags and wallets (pictured) as well as comfortable ankle boots that are a blend of boot and sneaker. She says one of the store’s brands, Elm, is particularly popular with locals for its relaxed fit tops, t-shirts and harem-style pants. “Although we follow trends, our heart is in wearable fashion,” Fee says. Kelly says that blush will continue to be a big colour trend this season, along with mustard and black.

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Above left, Jude and Bart Couprie, pictured on their wedding day, took lessons with Sasha to give them confidence on the dancefloor. Right, Sasha Paunovic, pictured with dance partner Nicholas Mountain, says couples have a lot of fun learning a wedding dance to impress their guests. Photo, Kerrie Rolls Bourke.

Practice makes perfect for those first dance moves Spreading the fun of dancing is something competitive dancer Sasha Paunovic loves to do. Recently the Whangaparaoa teenager has been teaching engaged couples the right moves in preparation for that special first wedding dance, and she says working with people who are in love makes her job easy. “You don’t have to tell them to look in each other’s eyes, because they already have that connection,” she says. The couples can bring the music that they want to dance to on their wedding day and Sasha goes through some ideas with them, before the lessons begin. A waltz or foxtrot type dance is popular, with a modern twist – especially if it includes some fancy moves that allow

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Before starting to plan a wedding, it’s important to get yourself into the right frame of mind. This will be one of the happiest days of your life so don’t make the mistake of making it one of the most stressful. Plan each step as carefully as you can, but then accept that it is unlikely to all go off perfectly. There will be things that are beyond your control that you will just have to deal with. The bride and groom set the tone of the wedding – the more relaxed they are, the more their guests can relax and enjoy themselves. And remember, sometimes it is the things that go off script that provide the best memories! Budget: Determine how much you have to spend, based on your families’ contributions and your own. Try, as much as possible, to itemise what everything will cost. Don’t miss anything out – dress, rings, video/ photography, venue, entertainment and so on. If you are planning a bachelor or bachelorette night, then those costs need to be factored in.

Reserve your date and venue: This involves deciding the location for the service and reception. If these are two separate locations, then give some thought to the time involved in moving between the two venues, and your guests’ transport needs. Bear in mind the time of year. No one can give any guarantees regarding the weather, but choosing a beach wedding in June is probably not going to work. Pick your wedding party: These people will play an integral part in your wedding so the sooner you know who they are, the better. Start the guest list: The number of people attending your wedding will have a direct bearing on the cost, as well as a number of other decisions you will need to make, so the earlier you put together a head count, the better. Start a database with contact information and try to spell everyone’s names correctly. Book the person who will officiate at the wedding: Good celebrants are in high demand, so book early to ensure you aren’t disappointed.

Cathy and Clayton joked that they had no money for wedding rings, but they did have a tattooist friend. Fifteen years on, the couple from Leigh still haven’t replaced or covered them with more traditional jewellery. “We had them re-done for our 15th anniversary,” Cathy says. “During the wedding rehearsals, we realised when it came to exchanging the rings we had a major problem! It was solved by covering the tattoos with a ribbon and revealing them.” The design symbolises an ocean wave and two C’s for Cathy and Clayton. The ring is the only tattoo Cathy has. Tattoo rings cost around $80 an hour. On the plus side, they are impossible to remove if tempted to stray. On the downside, it can be a painful application process.

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Kicking Parkinson’s symptoms Kickboxing champion and instructor Danielle Teixiera has used her experience to tweak the NZ Counterpunch Parkinson’s programme that she offers in Silverdale and Warkworth. Counterpunch began around 18 months ago when Lisa Roach developed a specialised, non-contact boxing programme for people with Parkinson’s disease. Although the head trauma that is part and parcel of boxing has been linked with increasing the risk of Parkinson’s, Danielle Teixeira, right, with Mary a strictly non-contact version that Anne Rawnsley and Lloyd Jenkins. includes punching has been found to lifestyle. She says that Counterpunch have positive effects on sufferers. Towards the end of last year, Danielle has helped with the physical restraints underwent training so that she could of early stage Parkinson’s, freeing up offer the Counterpunch course locally, her movement and improving her but says boxing was something new. strength and balance. “I talked with Lisa about coming at it Lloyd first noticed symptoms of from a kickboxing perspective and she Parkinson’s 10 years ago, and was agreed it could only enhance what is diagnosed in 2010. He bought himself a pair of boxing gloves while attending offered,” Danielle says. “People always think of the shakes with a Parkinson’s conference in Montreal Parkinson’s but it’s also about frozen in 2013, but didn’t pull them out of movement, lack of coordination and the box until he started Counterpunch falling.” She says kickboxing brings classes last year. in more balance exercises, which “It’s a hard workout, harder than are helpful because lifting one foot, physio and Tai Chi,” he says. “It is precise foot placement and kicking good for cross body coordination too. can be very difficult for people with I get back pain and thought boxing Parkinson’s. Introducing these elements would be the last thing I should has improved participants’ strength, do, but actually the stretching and strengthening has helped my back.” coordination and balance she says. The programme also includes hitting Danielle says anyone who has Parkinson’s is welcome to attend the and kicking bags and pads. Mary Anne Rawnsley of Stillwater classes and partners/caregivers can and Lloyd Jenkins of Orewa have been take part free of charge. coming to the classes in Silverdale Counterpunch classes are held in Silverdale and Warkworth twice a week. since they began late last year. Mary lived on a lifestyle block, raising Info: email Danielle, counterpunch@ calves, and was used to an active dynamic.org.nz

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Recent evidence indicates that women are more prone to a poor night’s sleep than men. A further study, in Canada, aimed to find out the reasons for this, aside from potential hormonal causes. Researchers looked at age, race, education, marital status, number of children, income, body mass index, exercise, employment and snoring as possible factors linked to sleep deprivation. Interestingly, the findings were that for women aged 45 years and younger the only factor associated with getting less sleep was having children in the house, with each child increasing the odds of insufficient sleep by nearly 50 percent. No other factors, including exercise, marital status and age, were linked to how long younger women slept. While potentially having less quality sleep may be one downside to having children, of course the positive aspects of having children will far outweigh this! But we do know that getting enough quality sleep is a key component of health and can impact on the heart, mind and weight control. Sleep also aids healing and supports the immune system. Health professionals recommend that adults get 7-9 hours of sleep per night. Hopefully the tips below will help you get a better night’s sleep. Give them a try – they are probably easier than trying to get rid of the kids: Switch from overhead lights to lamplight an hour before bedtime, and use softer yellow light bulbs. Power down devices an hour before bedtime; screens transmit blue light waves that stimulate the brain. You can reduce the effect by turning down the brightness, or by using light altering software such as Twilight or f.lux, which can be downloaded. Some believe that even charging devices next to your bed can interrupt sleep patterns, due to electromagnetic fields, although this has not been scientifically proven • Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day to help create healthy sleep rhythms and optimise sleep quality. Arrange your bedtime for when you normally feel tired, and avoid sleeping in on weekends as this could disrupt your sleep schedule. Most phones and exercise/ health and wellness apps these days have settings that allow you to set a sleep schedule reminder and can also help you wake up gradually • Regular exercise can reduce the time it takes to fall asleep and increase the length of the deep, restorative stages of sleep. The more vigorous the exercise, the stronger the sleep benefits are, however even light exercise such as yoga or walking for 15 minutes a day will improve sleep quality. Aim to complete more vigorous exercise at least three hours before bedtime • Caffeine can cause problems with sleep up to 10 hours after drinking it, so limit caffeine intake by mid-afternoon. At night, opt for herbal teas • Watch TV, use your computer and complete work from a room separate from your bedroom. This will help your brain associate the bedroom Open Whangaparaoa within sleep only, and will allow you to wind down easier. Avoid answering work emails immediately bed, as thinking about tomorrow’s ‘to do list’ will Tuesdays 7.00pm - before 8.30pm keep you awake • If you find it hard to fall asleep due to stress or worry, your St Stephens Church, 3 Stanmore brain could be overstimulated. To calm the mind, try relaxation techniques such BayasRd progressive muscle relaxation; this entails lying on your back, taking a slow breath in through NOdeep APPOINTMENT & your NO nose and at the same time squeezing your toes, then release. Take another breath and work up slowly through the body, tensing then CHARGE (If you do not have releasing your muscles one at a time • Create a relaxing bedtime ritual. Make a room we of could leave this that lineyou do before bed to help you relax, such as a toolbox relaxing activities warm bath, soft music, reading or gentle stretches. out)

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A real blast: Growing up on the Hibiscus Coast was a very quiet experience. Not much happened to disrupt the standard weekend; we all generally carried on our merry way. One Saturday morning in 1989 we were shaken by a horrendous explosion in Stanmore Bay. Smoke was billowing for miles and fire staff had an edge of panic to them. The Stanmore Bay BP - which stood for decades where The Good Home now resides, had a workshop behind, and one chap accidentally drilled into the petrol tank of a vehicle, whilst working on it, causing a large fire to erupt. As locals started converging to watch the unfolding disaster, police began emptying local houses within a radius of the petrol station as there was a real fear that the LPG storage was going to ignite. Fortunately the fire was bought under control and no further explosions occurred. The BP itself, surprisingly didn’t have horrendous damage and re-opened a few short weeks later, however the garage behind was completely leveled – it was months before it was up and running again. Those of us who stood on the hills watching it unfold will never forget the fire, the desperate cooling of the LPG storage tanks, and the relief on the fire fighters’ faces as it all began to settle. Photo courtesy of Joan Bain

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While we’ve had a few false starts, the Shakespear Open Sanctuary should receive its first kiwi in a few months. We finally have all the permits, permissions and funding for the first 20 Little Spotted Kiwi to be trans-located. All such kiwi are descended from a remnant population on Kapiti, so it is important to try to introduce more genetic diversity. We’re therefore getting 10 males from Tiritiri Matangi and 10 females from Kapiti. However there is still a lot of work to be completed before then, as we need to erect low fences to prevent the kiwi getting access to the ends of the pest-proof fence. These have to extend all the way to the nearest cliff face to prevent kiwi getting down to the beaches. While you can expect to see more coverage in Hibiscus Matters of their introduction soon, their actual release has to be a carefully managed affair as the welfare of these birds will be paramount. They’d be terrified by being released into bright sunlight under the feet of a crowd of people! I still have people telling me that pest animals too can just get around the end of the pest-proof fence and therefore “the fence does not work”, as if this we’ve overlooked this flaw and erected a modern version of the Maginot Line. However, from the outset it was acknowledged as a ‘leaky’ obstacle so the occasional incursion was anticipated and planned for, with hundreds of traps and bait stations both inside and outside the fence. So, yes, we do get the odd rat or possum but so far their days have been numbered once they’ve entered the sanctuary. The effect of all this is now becoming very evident from the successful breeding that has resulted. The whiteheads introduced a couple of years ago may now be heard all over the park (listen for a high-pitched chatter), and there have been recent reports of them being seen outside the Sanctuary as well. Of the 40 robins brought in last year, 26 formed pairs and between them raised 34 chicks, so the numbers have almost doubled in less than a year. Some of these will almost certainly leave the Sanctuary so if you see one please try to record its leg band colours (read bird’s top left to bottom right) and let us know. And the dotterels on Te Haruhi Beach somehow managed to overcome the king tides and summer crowds to raise 10 fledglings. The Sanctuary is part of the North-West Wildlink that connects habitats and communities right across the Auckland ithsmus, providing safe routes and refuges for native plants and animals. As this develops you can expect to see more native birds and lizards in your garden, but their spread will remain limited by the presence of predators. To be blunt, robins and other birds spreading from Shakespear will be wiped out by the first rat or stoat they meet, so please consider doing your bit by controlling predators (and pets) in your area. The sudden death of this pohutukawa tree on Swann Beach Reserve will be investigated by Auckland Council. Local residents say that the tree seemed in good health and flowered exceptionally well over summer, then died “almost overnight”. The tree is located on the reserve, directly in front of a private property on Swann Beach Road. Auckland Council’s resource consent compliance manager, Steve Pearce, says that council is investigating further. Trees on the reserve are protected under the Unitary Plan.

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Thunderbird trekkers are go The Trillian Trek (formerly the Variety Bash) will be overnighting on the Hibiscus Coast on Sunday, March 19 as it travels the North Island to raise funds for Blue Light. The trek is a non-competitive car rally that raises funds for disabled and disadvantaged Kiwi kids, and brings fun and entertainment to rural schools. A convoy of 135 people in 34 themed cars, buses, trucks and fire engines will take part in the event. The procession will take a week to travel from Matamata up the west coast to Cape Reinga, then back down the east coast finishing in Whangarei. Local couple Pete and Judy Leishman of Stihl Shop Silverdale are taking part in the charity rally – as they have for 20 years. Pete says in the early days, various local celebrities would join in but over the years the trekkers themselves became the ones who are cheered on everywhere they go. “I guess we’re the celebrities now,” he says. Fancy dress has become a popular part

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From left, Pete and Judy Leishman and team member Paula Williams.

of the event – “It gets a lot of blokes dressing up who normally wouldn’t,” Pete says. This year the Leishmans are part of a team of seven who will be in two cars – a bright orange 1959 Pontiac Laurentian and a Ford Falcon Stationwagon, which has been turned into Thunderbird 2. The entry fees of $4000 per car go to Blue Light and donations collected during the trek will be handed out to local organisations. This includes Love Soup Hibiscus Coast, who will host the trekkers at

Whangaparaoa Hall for breakfast on Monday, March 20. Anyone is welcome to meet the trekkers and take a look at the vehicles in the carpark alongside Whangaparaoa Hall on March 20, around 8am–9am. The trekkers will also be at Silverdale Adventure Park late in the afternoon of Sunday, March 19. Trillian Trek has its own grants board, who meet regularly to assess applications and help Kiwi Kids. Info: grants@trekevents.co.nz

The perennial appeal of sandcastle building, loved by adults and children alike, is expected to once again draw a crowd to Orewa Beach for the annual sandcastle competition. A top prize of $500 is up for grabs. This will be the third year the competition has been held and its popularity is growing – in 2015 13 teams registered and last year there were 33 registrations. Organisers Destination Orewa Beach say that the competition attracts everyone from children and their families with buckets and spades to artists who sculpt the sand into amazing works. The competition takes place on Sunday, March 26 on the area of beach near Moana Reserve, 11am to 2pm. There will be entertainment and a free bouncy castle. Registration is on the day, from 10am. Once again the team from In Good Form will provide inspiration, making a giant sand sculpture on Moana Reserve the week prior to the competition. Pictured is a detail from last year’s In Good Form sand sculpture.

Wainui School’s third annual Fishing Festival and Summer Fun Fete takes place this weekend. Principal Gillian Bray says getting into the outdoors for hunting and fishing are extremely popular locally. The fishing competition runs from Friday, March 14 at 4pm, through to Sunday, March 19 at 2.30pm. The fish will be weighed-in on Sunday from 1.30pm–2.30pm and prize giving will be held at 2.30pm. All fish caught will be auctioned with funds going directly to the school. For a gold coin donation you can have your fish filleted. Also on Sunday (12 noon to 3pm) there will be entertainment for the whole family at the school’s Summer Fun Fete. Activities include a water slide, assault course and games such as catch a duck, chucko-choc and a treasure hunt. There will also be plenty of food and drinks for sale including home baking. At 12.30pm the school’s newly completed Bike Track, which winds it way through the bush, will be officially opened and anyone is welcome to bring a bike and make a gold coin donation to ride the track. Entry cost is $35 for adults and children under 16 are free (they must be registered to be eligible for prizes). To register, obtain a copy of the rules or for more information, email exo@wainui.school. nz. The funds raised will go towards teacher aides and furthering the school’s ICT programme.

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Raft race floats funds for Stillwater community Stillwater’s annual raft race is known as a wet and wild family fun day and this year’s event, on March 5, did not disappoint. This year’s theme was Comic Characters. A total of seven rafts made of tin, wood, plastic and other recycled materials took to the water from Stillwater boat ramp. Several did not make it around the course, but the crews paddled on as their craft sank beneath them. Co-organiser of the event, Debbie Thearle, says the egg throwing competition was a highlight, with 40 pairs of people throwing raw eggs to each other to win a Rainbow’s End Family Pass. “The main object of the day is family fun with profit a lower priority,” Debbie says. “It’s a great way for locals to get together and for new locals to integrate.” The raft race has been a community fundraiser ever since it was first held, in 1999. This year the money will go into a grants scheme, which provides assistance to local residents.

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The winners of the Grand Prix, from left, Josh Gibbins and Jake Tucker.

The Bat Mobile crew (above and right) powered on, despite that sinking feeling. This crew took first place.

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The crew of the Bat Cat catamaran, which came in second.

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Grant Straker

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Barbarian team stacked with quality players The over 50s rugby team that Grant Straker put together for the World Masters Games contains a handful of ex-international players and is expected to be highly competitive. However, Grant, who lives in Arkles Bay, says his priority will be “having a run around with a bunch of mates” and enjoying the atmosphere of a big international event. The full team, which will play as the NZ Barbarians, only came together in recent weeks and so far training has consisted of “raising our elbows and talking strategy at the Grey Lynn RSA”. As well as Grant, who has played rugby since he was five years old, the team includes ex-Manu Samoa players Eddie Ioane and Tu Nuualiitia, NZ Maori player Brett Iti and Kiwi League prop Francis Leota. The team members are all aged between 50 and 55 but Grant is also hoping that his 74-year-old father, Don, who still plays Masters league, tag and touch, will take part. He says the final positions have not yet been sorted – “We seem to have a lot of forwards – including backs that are now the size of forwards!” Grant says. Most of the team are current social players and fairly fit which is important because the games are expected to be hard. Assembling the team was a mission in itself and came about through Grant’s connections with Ponsonby Rugby Club where he used to play (recently he switched codes and now plays league for New Lynn with some friends). “I was watching the sevens at the Olympics last year and caught up with Eddie Ioane and that’s where the idea began.” He says they wanted to field an over 50s team because

Grant Straker and his father Don will both take part in the World Masters Games.

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the younger grades, in their 30s and 40s, will have a lot of players to draw on and be very competitive. “Once you’re 50, you know you’re 50 and after five minutes on the field you know it for sure,” he says. “But we have put together a pretty good team.” Although Grant says he was more competitive at Ironman competitions than rugby, he is a lifetime supporter of the game and loves being in a team. “I played one Masters game for New Zealand versus Australia two years ago in the NZ Over 50s. We didn’t win, but it was an amazing experience. I think the Worlds will be all that and more.”

yy The World Masters Games takes place April 21–30 at 48 venues, most in Auckland. yy When registration closed for most sports, on March 3, a total of 27,058 participants had registered to take part in the World Masters Games. This includes 24,261 athletes and 2797 supporters and officials. yy Some sports have no limit on capacity. Entries close March 31 for the following: athletics road races, cross country, cycling road race, cycling criterium, mountain bike, triathlon sprint and standard, open water swim. yy A total of 100 countries will be represented at the games.

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Autumn is officially here, but it’s still beautiful out there on the water, with lots going on to keep us busy. Totting up the statistics from the summer, we attended 33 callouts in February – an average of more than one every day – compared with 20 in January and 18 in December. Our crew-hours over the three months totalled 728, and we assisted 233 Removing “spaghetti” from a propellor is all in a day’s work for Coastguard people. crew, from left Matt Turner and The most common problems, as ever, Raymond Greenfield. have been tired batteries and fuel issues – so don’t forget to keep your battery charged (ideally with a trickle charger), and use the ‘rule of thirds’ with the fuel: one-third of a tank to go out, one-third to come back, and a third for contingencies. There have been a few ‘curlies’, too. In fact, I’m nursing grazed knuckles after going out to a boat with a fouled propeller off Rangitoto. He’d picked up a length of ancient rope off the seabed, encrusted with barnacles and snarled up in a piece of rusty angle-iron. We managed to cut away all the ‘spaghetti’, but I learnt the hard way that the job is best done with thick gloves on. At the end of February we invited members of the North Shore and Kawau units to attend a barbecue at our Stanmore Bay shed, and to take turns at the helm of our Sealegs. Judging from the grins on a few faces, it all went down well. Around 21 volunteers came from the Shore and there were seven from Kawau who arrived of course by boat, anchoring up in the bay. It was very enjoyable catching up with fellow volunteers over a hotdog, and instructive too: we don’t often get the chance to swap ideas and techniques (and funny stories) and it helps extend the local community far beyond the shores of the Hibiscus Coast. Our thanks go out to all who made the effort, especially to our Shore Crew for putting on the food. This is the final Coastguard column for the season. Thanks Matt and Coastguard Hibiscus for your contributions.

The official opening of Whangaparaoa School’s bike track on March 1 saw hundreds of pupils take to the track on wheels or on foot. The ribbon was cut by ex-pupils who were involved with getting the project off the ground four years ago as well as representatives of funding groups which included the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board. Tribute was also paid to teacher Debbie Thompson who was instrumental in seeing the project from start to finish. Principal Kevin Cronin also took a turn around the track. More photos, localmatters.co.nz

Skatepark makeover

Stanmore Bay Skatepark is in the process of receiving a $100,000 makeover. Improvements to the Stanmore Bay skate park got underway early this month and include replacing the wooden quarter pipe and box with a concrete structure. The wooden ramp was old and required a lot of maintenance. The upgrade was originally to take place last year. To keep costs down, a rising quarterpipe and pump bump, which were in the original design, have been omitted. The skate park will be fenced off during the work, which is expected to take a month to complete.

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A Pump Doctor

Specialists in: • Electrical work • Commercial & residential • Gate automation & repairs • Electrical fencing • Garage door automation & repairs

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What your company specialises in: We can deliver across all plumbing needs, including renovations, new builds, maintenance and gas/electric hot water upgrades. What are the essential skills and experience that you bring to this trade/service? As a certified plumber with 12 years’ experience, I have mastered everything from small maintenance jobs through to full new build fit-outs – everything from running pipes when the first foundation slab is poured to fitting the final tap in the kitchen. We are a growing and committed team with experience. What is it about this job that gets you out of bed in the morning and keeps you motivated? I love interacting with people and it is hugely satisfying when you complete a job that puts a smile on people’s faces. That goes for whether it’s a small or big job, with a homeowner, other crews or companies. I take the job very seriously but I like to build a rapport and share a joke with people: in fact one of the reasons I chose to be a plumber is because you’re interacting with people all the time. Taking pride in our work is also what keeps me motivated. I want to do the best for our customers. And of course I’m really motivated to put a smile on the face of my lovely wife and family of three children under four! Tell us about your favourite aspect of the job, and/or the key piece of equipment in your toolbox and why you would not be without it. Every day is different – meeting a wide range of people, each with a different plumbing need. As for a tool – I love technology as it cuts down the paperwork and lets me spend more time on the tools and with the customers. Customers can count on you because? We are hardworking and honest.

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Ph 022 352 7405 • dudleysimeon@gmail.com dudleyselectrical • www.dudleys.co.nz

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Servicing north of the bridge to Warkworth We service all major brands of kitchen & laundry appliances: • Refrigerators • Cooktops • Range hoods • Ovens • Dishwashers • Washing machines & dryers

Ph: 09 360 0965 • Mob: 022 043 2284 Em: admin@euroserv.co.nz • michael@euroserv.co.nz

For all Mechanical Repairs, WOFs, Servicing

FREE winter weather testing on your BATTERY, TYRES & BRAKES.

Repairs • Sales • Service We’ll keep you pumping ...

Ph 428 7969 • 8/667 Whangaparaoa Rd

Ph Cedric 027 443 0654

Mon–Fri: 7.30am–5pm, Sat: 8am–12pm www.nocowboys.co.nz & type in GT Automotive

HEAT PUMP CLEANING

PAINTERS LTD Interior/Exterior • Residential/Commercial Free quotes and advice

phone 021 707 427

em: mccookalan@gmail.com

Plasterers - All aspects of: New builds – Reclads – Remedial Water Proofing – Painting Licensed Building Practioner

Ph Clive 027 700 7144

Phone Kevin 021 168 7349 or 09 423 9660 Registered Electrical Service Technician

www.asmartrepair.co.nz

10% discount (heat pump cleaning only) for Gold Card holders

Ph Neil 0800 225 327 www.heatpumpclean.co.nz

Your local supplier & installer of all types of garage doors

F&P Toploading Washing Machines F&P and Simpson Dryers

QUALITY SERVICE GUARANTEED

Heat pump cleaning & servicing HRV, DVS, Smartvent & Moisture Master filter replacements.

Hibiscus Garage Doors Ltd

A SMART REPAIR FAST MOBILE SERVICE

SPECIALISTS

Local & Reliable All sizes available Ph 0800 300 666 discountbins.co.nz

Sectional, Tilt & Roller doors | Repairs & Maintenance to all models | Automatic Openers & Accessories | Merlin professional

Freephone 0800DOORS4U | Ph 09 426 0851 M 027 476 2741 Em hibiscusgaragedoors@xtra.co.nz www.hibiscusgaragedoors.co.nz

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Hibiscus Tiling Wall & floor tiling • Accredited Waterproofer Underfloorheating • Free consultations and quotations • 23 years experience

Come and see Cecily and her team for friendly advice on 1000’s of tiles.

Phone Darcy 021 482 308

09 424 1214 ▪ 663 Whangaparaoa Rd

HOUGHTON UPHOLSTERY Commercial, Domestic | Design & Recovery | Cut foam to measure

For all your building and carpentry needs

Have a look on our website to see the huge range of items we can custom brand to suit your needs.

Decks • Roofs • Pergolas • Doors • Gates Renovations • Maintenance • Fencing Kitchens • Gib fitter • Plastering • Painting

www.positiveimage.co.nz For any queries, please contact us on:

10 Puriri Ave, Orewa | Ph 426 6176

0274 436 222 | pat_and_houghty@hotmail.com For fast and friendly mobile service for all computer sales & support

09 424 1262

Phone 09 428 4770 | 027 428 4770 Email: graham@top2bottom.co.nz | www.top2bottom.co.nz

sales@positiveimage.co.nz 18A Silverdale Street, Silverdale

Relax, your precious possessions are safe with us.

• Secure & monitored premises • Large ground floor drive-up units

www.itathomeandbusiness.co.nz Phone Richard 0508 482 846

GARDEN BAGS & BINS

Stump Grinding • Commercial lawnmowing Bags: 600 litre Bins: 240 litre jdpropertyservices.co.nz

0508 26 26 26

The Company you know & trust for all your blind needs!

9–21 David Sidwell Pl, Whangaparaoa

If it doesn’t say service, its not! We MAKE Blinds We REPAIR Blinds • We CLEAN Blinds

Ph 09 424 6091 www.selfstorageworld.co.nz

Phone 0800 999 229 • www.vlr.co.nz

Silverdale Computer Support Services At a fair price, with a personal touch Servicing the Hibiscus Coast. We cater primarily for the 55+ age group and assist small business owners. APPLE MAC & WINDOWS SUPPORT AT YOUR PREMISES

One-on-one tutoring – 40% discount 32 Seamount Dr, Red Beach | Ph 09 427 8980 M: 022 543 2154 | E: daniel@silvercomp.co.nz COUNTRY CHARM

FURNITURE 2008

timber Furniture specialists with quality workmanship guaranteed specialising in antique, new furniture & all other timber surfaces. Furniture Restoration • Re-spraying • Special Finishing • Colour Matching Insurance quotes • Furniture repairs • Custom made – Recycled or new timber • Modifications • Upholstery

Phone Grant or Lesley 23b Foundry Rd, Silverdale | 09 426 2979 www.silverdalefurniturerestorations.co.nz 09 426 8412 | www.countrycharm.co.nz

ProPerty ManageMent

Ph 09 428 0010 • info@margay.co.nz www.margay.co.nz

Commercial & Residential Window Cleaning • Highly motivated team servicing Mangawhai to Penrose • Shop fronts, offices & homes • After hours service

Phone Kelly 021 801 215

A/hrs 426 6247 • visualwindows@gmail.com

WARKWORTH LANDSCAPING LEADERS IN QUALITY LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION

• Retaining Walls Decks • Fences • Paving/Concreting • Planting • Irrigation & Instant Lawn

Ph Jeff 021 368 552

www.warkworthlandscaping.co.nz warkworthlandscaping@gmail.com

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Coastal Curtains and Blinds

Learn to play the Ukulele Kathy Manson phone 021 902 736 51 The Esplanade, Manly, Whangaparaoa www.absolute-beginners-ukulele.com

Drapes • Roman Blinds • Nets/voiles • Rods & Tracks • Blinds Verticals, Venetians, Wooden • Roller Sunscreen & Blockout Blinds

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Mobile service – Phone 027 69 89 925 pauline@coastalcurtains.co.nz www.coastalcurtains.co.nz

Phone 09 428 4418

20/A Hobbs Road, Tindalls Bay

The Conservation Workshop Conservation Treatment of Paintings on Canvas and Wood as well as Polychrome/ Painted Wooden Objects

Paintings Conservator Angela Rüegger M.A. (Cons. of Cultural Materials) B.F.A NZCCM Full Member AICS Founding Member

M: 021 251 3851

Ph Adele Carryer 0800 BOWEN4U

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Classifiedadvertising COMMUNITY NOTICES BRIDGE LESSONS – Orewa Bridge Club. 10 Tuesday evening lessons begin March 7, 7pm–9pm. $50. Ph Eileen Sanger 426 1106 or Club 426 7677. COMBINED RODNEY SENIORS trip to see the ‘ancient and modern’. Monday April 3. $35pp price includes: Return Coach Fare, entrance to Howick Colonial Village, morning tea, tour of Te Tuhi Centre. Lunch at Denny’s Restaurant (own expense). Depart Red Beach, 8.30am. Ph Julie 428 0426 leave a message or Stan at Orewa Community hall, Tues or Thurs 11.30am–2.45pm only. FRIDAY ART GROUP, Friday 10am - 1pm @ Orewa Community Church. Exercise your artistic abilities and meet with like minded people in a relaxed and friendly environment. Ph Alan Smith 09 962 4929. HIBISCUS COAST TOASTMASTERS CLUB Meet fortnightly Tuesdays, Bridge Club, Edith Hopper Park, Ladies Mile, Manly, 7.30pm. A fun and safe environment to learn speaking, listening and leadership skills. Visitors are most welcome. Ph Deborah 021 0222 5919. www.hbc. toastmastersclubs.org or facebook.com/ HibiscusCoastToastmastersClub. HIBISCUS MENS SHED is having their monthly coffee club meeting at Hibiscus Community RSA, Wednesdy April 5, 11am. A member of the Citizen’s Advice Bureau will be the speaker. Coffee/tea & scone and jam will follow, $5. Ph Ray 424 4690 or Wayne 09 441 4526 or just turn up. HIBISCUS MINIATURES CLUB Open Day Sunday April 9, 9.30am–2.30pm, Girl Guide Hall on Centreway Rd, Orewa. If you are interested in making

all things miniature please come along. HIBISCUS SPIRIT AWAKENING AND HEALING CENTRE We are a friendly bunch of people who meet fortnightly and would welcome like minded people to attend. “Medium” on platform for spirit communication, healing and supper afterwards. Ph Lynda 09 424 1998. HIBISCUS STITCHERS Meet a woolly crew at Whangaparaoa Library fortnightly. Embroidery, crochet, knitting etc. Thursdays 1pm–3pm. Ph Jean 428 5207 or Jan 424 2492. HOW NATURE’S PATTERNS RULE YOUR LIFE. Sat March 18. A talk by Author Dee Pigneguy. 1.30pm Waiwera Ashram, 9 Waiwera Place. Gold coin donation. All welcome. Ph 426 5265. KIWI DANCE CLUB, SOCIAL DANCE ballroom, Latin American, new vogue, Modern sequence. All welcome. 4th Sun of month, 5pm-8pm. A great way to meet people. Silverdale Hall, Ph 427 5542. Next event March 26. MAYGROVE RESIDENTS ASSOC Luncheon. Sunday March 12, 12pm. Please bring a plate to share. Tea and coffee will be provided . Guest speaker, Janet Fitzgerald of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board. Meet old friends and welcome newcomers to our area.Free raffles. Ph Marie Walding 426 3742 OREWA KEEP FIT CLUB Gentle exercises for ladies every Thursday at 9.30am. Presbyterian Church hall, 107 Centreway Road, Orewa Ph Anne 424 5365 email anne@kiwipride.co.nz OREWA LADIES CLUB (EX PROBUS) Meet 1st Thursday of month, 10am. Orewa Catholic Church hall, 180 Centreway Rd, Orewa. Guest Speakers, Trading Table & morning tea. Make new friends ph Audrey 426 7115.

SENIORNET FOR SENIORS Computer courses & workshops available. Phone 426 1509. Mon–Thurs 9am–3pm, Fri 9am–12pm www.seniornet-hbc.org.nz SOSSI VOLUNTEERS’ MORNING WORKING BEE Sunday March 19 from 10am to lunchtime. Free barbeque lunch to follow. Shakespear Regional Park’s information centre. Volunteers are also invited to attend a talk from a SOSSI Management Committee Member beforehand at 9.30am, on the uncommon flora to be found in the Park. UPDATE YOUR CV AND HAVE FUN! GirlGuiding NZ are looking for people to volunteer some time to help groups in Orewa and Whangaparaoa continue empowering girls and young women. For info or to apply: www.girlguidingnz. org.nz or ph 0800 484 331. Free training. WHANGAPARAOA INDOOR BOWLING CLUB 2017 season has started. New members welcome. Come and learn this easy to play game. Club nights Monday 7pm, Whangaparaoa Primary School hall. Ph Geoff 428 5915 or Owen 426 8476.

LIST NOW COMMUNITY DIRECTORY Keeping locals in touch with locals

WANTED SUPPORT WORKER WANTED

Kaukapakapa – Casual 8-16 hrs/ week. We are urgently looking for an experienced support worker who has a passion for children with disabilities to work with a 13 year old boy with Autism in Kaukapakapa. The ideal person will: Be excellent at quickly establishing confidence, rapport and routine with the children/ young people that access our respite services • Be reliable and able to implement behaviour management plan with minimal supervision. In return we offer a supportive and rewarding workenvironment with flexible work hours to suit lifestyle. For an application pack or further details contact: Open Home Foundation ph 09 634 2057 or e: estela.mellars@ ohf.org.nz A Christian Community Response www.ohf.org.nz

Hibiscus Matters needs a mature, reliable walker with transport for Silverdale Industrial Park. Approx 3 hour delivery required for this area. GOOD rate applies.

Ph Kim 021 138 6975

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HIBISCUS MATTERS PUBLISHES FREE COMMUNITY NOTICES SUBJECT TO SPACE AND AVAILABILITY, FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANISATIONS. If you wish to guarantee placement of your community notice or have it run continually the cost is $6.00 (incl GST) per line.

Orewa Community Church

Discovering God Sharing Christ’s Love Sunday Family Services 10am + Kids Journeys

19 March: Alive in Christ Ephesians 4:17 - 6:9 Speaker: Mike Sinclair 26 March: Alive in Christ Ephesians 1 Speaker: David Marriott

All Welcome

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ILLUMINATE CHURCH H I B I S C U S

C O A S T

ALL WELCOME

SITUATIONS VACANT ECE QUALIFIED TEACHER AND RELIEVER VACANCIES

Fame Preschool is looking to add a passionate and loving teacher to our amazing team who care for our children under 2 years. You’ll be superon-to-it, with great communication, and a warmth and patience for little ones. Applications are welcome from NZ registered and qualified teachers only. We are also looking for qualified and unqualified relievers. Email your CV to info@fame.co.nz

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CATERING CONTRACTOR Hibiscus Coast Boating Club are seeking expressions of interest from individuals or businesses looking to expand their horizons providing our members with dining options 3-4 evenings per week. We have a modern, well equipped kitchen and dining area with a motivated and committed committee willing to assist our new contractors into a mutually beneficial long term contract. If you have the flair, interest and ability to fill this role, post your interest and experience to: PO Box 202, Whangaparaoa by Friday March 31.

SHEETMETAL / STAINLESS FABRICATORS Warkworth Sheetmetals Ltd. Experienced Tradesperson required for quality Architectural, Commercial, Marine Stainless & General Sheetmetal fabrication. Varied, interesting work and opportunity to advance career. Phone: 09 425 7366 Malcolm Email: wsm@helix.net.nz Call in: 27 Woodcock Rd, Warkworth

It is entirely worth checking out… Every Sunday 9:45am

The Events Centre Kingsway School 100 Jelas Road Red Beach

FOR SALE DRY FIREWOOD - GET IT NOW!

2m3 Pine - $175 ● 2m3 Hot mix - $200 Ph Chris 021 0256 4273 or 09 425 8575

www.illuminatechurch.org

ELECTRIC BIKES

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Smartmotion NZ Designed Ph 424 0334 for free demo Special $$$ POA

DINING TABLE GENUINE OREGAN PINE

Solid with two secret drawers. 1.2mW x 2.1mL. $850. Phone 09 427 8124 or 428 3236 A/hrs.

HOME & MAINTENANCE FENCE IT NOW

Posts, rails, battens, gates etc. Free advice, free quotes. Ph Chris 021 0256 4273 or 09 425 8575 No job too small or too big

GARDEN MAINTENANCE

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

TO LEASE TWO SMALL OFFICES

Available in modern office in Orewa. Independent and accessed from a small shared foyer. Available with or without desks and some office furniture if required. Bigger office is suitable for two people and smaller one best for one person. Free air con/ heating and wifi. Shared kitchen. One offstreet carpark also available. Larger is $590 a month, smaller $330, +gst incl opex. Two years to run on lease.

Phone Mike 027 5647779

TUITION

HANDYMAN AVAILABLE

decks, fences, painting, foot paths or any other odd jobs. Phone Dennis 021 115 5233. 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) Tables, sets of drawers, dressers, shelving, cabinets etc. Low rates, references. Workmanship guaranteed. Ph Derek 426 3541. CLEANING SERVICES AVAILABLE $30/hour for both domestic and commercial. Ph Tweena 022 153 0812. ELECTRICIAN AVAILABLE Ph 426 2320 ELECTRICIAN – SEMI RETIRED affordable rates, no job to small. Call Bruce 021 241 0000. HANDYMAN AVAILABLE for all those odd jobs. Ph Nev 021 399 226 @ Nev’s Odd Jobs. Great rates. Local & reliable. 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.

SILVERDALE BALLROOM STUDIO

Introducing direct from Europe... DANIEL, NZ’S TOP DANCER Now teaching school age classes. Ballroom, Latin American, New Vogue.

To book ph Norma 09 427 5542 CHILDRENS DANCE CLASSES Mondays, 5 years+, 4pm-5pm. Teenagers, 5pm-6pm. NZ champions to instruct in Latin. Silverdale Hall. Enrol now ph 427 5542.

RECORDING STUDIO WHANGAPARAOA RECORDING STUDIO 50% discount during January and February. Ph Dennis 021 115 5233.

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

TRANSPORT DRIVING MISS DAISY

Reliable, Safe, Trustworthy. Ph 428 4490 or 0800 948 432. hibiscus@drivingmissdaisy.co.nz

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

MUSICIANS DO YOU NEED A BASS PLAYER? Very experienced in country/rock. Good gear & transport. Ph Ian Butchart 09 424 8637..

HEALTH & BEAUTY MASSAGE THERAPIST

Qualified – Deep tissue – Rehab Therapeutic – Relaxation Orewa. Book now 09 427 4477. www.movewelltherapy.co.nz

PROFESSIONAL HYPNOTHERAPY

Painless Quit Smoking. Now is always the best time to quit Phone Bill Parker NZAPH 424 7610 AUTUMN SPECIAL! HANDS & FEET Nails cut & filed, includes hand & foot massage. $30 each – $50 for two. I will come to you. Phone 424 0676.

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March 2017

Hot Diggety Dog Show, Western Reserve, Orewa, 10am. A notso-serious competition for the family pooch. Fundraiser for Orewa Lions Club. Categories include cutest puppy, looks most like owner and best dressed. Pre-register ($10) at Orewa Farmers Market, March 5 and 12. Info: email orewalions@yahoo.co.nz (see brief p14)

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Whangaparaoa School Gala, Whangaparaoa School, Ladies Mile, Manly, 10am–2pm. This is the new date (postponed from March 11 due to weather). Family fun all welcome.

Silverdale Kindergarten Bike-a-thon/Gala, 2 Longmore Lane, Silverdale, 10am-1pm. Food, games, entertainment, silent auction, pony rides, bouncy castles and much more. Info, ph 426 9600. Wainui School Fishing Competition weigh in and Summer Fun Fete, 492 Waitoki Rd, Wainui, from 12 noon. Fun for the whole family. (see story p23)

Trillion Trek (formerly Variety Bash). Come and see the trekkers and their vehicles at the carpark outside Eddie Law 100 percent (Top of the Plaza), 8am–9am. (see story p23)

Fashion for Flatties, A talk by Tali Eyal, Orewa Library, Moana Ave, Orewa, 11am. After experiencing a double mastectomy and not wishing to have reconstruction, or wear prostheses, Tali designed Fashion for Flatties. You are welcome to try on clothes following the talk. Info: tal@flatouttali.com or phone 021 415 508. (see story p15)

Comedy Fundraising night, Orewa Arts & Events Centre, Orewa College, Riverside Rd, Orewa, 7pm–10pm. Have a laugh with comedians Paul Ego, Andrew Clay and Tevita Manukia. Bring cash for refreshments and auction. Fundraiser for Dance Dimensions crew. Tickets: email olivia@dancedimensions.co.nz

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Weetbix Kids TRYathlon, Manly Beach and Park, swim, cycle and run options for those aged 7–15 years. Info and registrations: https://tryathlon.co.nz (see story p32) Orewa Beach Sand Castle Competition, Moana Reserve and adjacent beach, 11am—2pm. Registration from 10am, free of charge. Fun for the whole family. (see story p23)

April 2017

Ducky Derby, Western Reserve and Estuary, Orewa, 11am–3pm. Family and kids entertainment, food stalls, raffles and more. Race at 2pm. Fundraiser for Orewa Beach Kindergarten. Info and duck sales: bridgeykelly@gmail.com

IN CINEMAS MARCH 30

5–8 8&9

Whangaparaoa Lions Club Book Sale, Whangaparaoa Plaza, 10am–4pm. To donate books contact Alister 09 424 8039 or John 09 428 5608. All money raised goes to local charities. Airing of the Quilts show, by Town & Country Quilters of Waitoki, Rotary House, Hibiscus Coast Highway, Silverdale (next to the rugby club), 10am–4pm. Display of quilts, raffle (proceeds to Hibiscus Hospice), stalls, trading table and refreshments. Entry by gold coin donation to Hospice.

EXPERIENCE IT AT

Whangarei Heads Arts Trail

HIBISCUS COAST

EASTER 2017

Saturday 15 and Sun 16 April

ALL 2D TICKETS

10.90

$ Visit over 40 Artists showing paintings, jewellery, ceramics, sculpture, glass, prints, textiles, metal and wood work. Email: wh.artstrail@yahoo.com

Our $5 Guide map available prior to event from: Tuatara Design Store, 29 Bank St, Whangarei, iSite Visitor Information Centres, Whangarei and Community Venues on the day CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO

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32 | Hibiscusmatters | March 15, 2017

Record breaking Cook Strait crossing

There has been no shortage of media swim across Cook Strait. However, we still had questions for Caitlin, who turns 13 this week, when we met her at Northern Arena recently. Top of the list was what motivated her, at such a young age, to take on the mammoth swim, which she achieved on February 24 in a time of 7hrs 19mins 15secs. It is a goal she set for herself and began working towards just 10 months ago. Her Coast Swim Club coach, John Gatfield, previously held the record after swimming the Strait when he was 13. He says most of his squad know about that and it came up at goal setting meetings. “Caitlin is the only one who put up her hand to take it on,” he says. “We help all our swimmers believe in themselves so they can achieve big goals.” Training consisted of regular sprint sessions with Coast Swim Club, as well as ocean swims. Caitlin says that all she remembers clearly of her record breaking swim is the beginning and the end – touching a rock at Ohau Point near Makara in Wellington then heading out to sea, followed by touching a rock north of Perano Head in the Marlborough

attention since Caitlin O’Reilly of Waitoki became the youngest female to

Eliza McCartney with Samuel Ryan (aged 10), at the Point England TRYathlon earlier this year. Samuel will be in the Hibiscus Coast event too, and it will be his 24th TRYathlon.

TRYathlon brings out Olympians Caitlin O’Reilly takes it one stroke at a time across Cook Strait. Inset, Caitlin with coach John Gatfield the day after her epic swim.

Sounds some seven hours later, then swimming to the support boat. The water was cold and choppy and once the sun went down she needed all her mental toughness to keep going. Along the way she was stung repeatedly by jellyfish. “I told myself I had to keep going. I had wanted to do it for ages,” she says. “The water was about 19°C and I had to keep my speed up so I didn’t get

cold. I took it one stroke at a time.” Recovery time was short: the week after swimming the Strait, Caitlin took part in the Oceans 17 surf lifesaving competition with her Red Beach Surf Club teammates, getting into the swimming finals. Caitlin says she has no firm goals as yet, but will keep swimming competitively and definitely do more ocean swimming.

SUP Nationals online

The SUP Nationals took over Orewa Beach last weekend with 150 competitors taking part on March 11 and 12. A number of international and Kiwi SUP champions attended the event including Titouan Tuyo from New Calidonia, ranked 4 in the world and rising star 17-year-old Ollie Houghton from Auckland. There was also a Have A Go event in the Estuary, open to all. For photos of this event find Hibiscus Matters on Facebook.

Hundreds of children will get up close and personal with some of New Zealand’s top athletes at the upcoming Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon. The popular kids’ event is being held at Manly Park, Whangaparaoa, on March 26. Participants aged 7–15 will swim, cycle and run their way to the finish line to receive a medal from Olympic Games bronze medalists Eliza McCartney and Simon Van Velthooven, and rugby sevens player Niall Williams. This year’s series marks the 25th anniversary of the TRYathlon, and organisers say it looks set to be the most successful ever, with entries across New Zealand up 10 percent on last year. The Manly event is on track to be a sellout – the maximum number of participants is 2400. Info: try.weetbix.co.nz

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