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Andy Maloney raises the America’s Cup high last week. Photo courtesy Emirates Team New Zealand.

Family insights into America’s Cup success

America’s Cup racing was keenly watched in many homes on the Hibiscus Coast – but the interest was perhaps most intense in the home of Team New Zealand sailor Andy Maloney’s parents, in Arkles Bay. Andy’s mother, Loretta, is a relieving teacher at two Whangaparaoa schools and followed her son’s progress by watching the races live on TV with friends in Arkles Bay as well as at Murray’s Bay Sailing Club and, for the last few races, at the Royal NZ Yacht Squadron. As she watched, friends in

Bermuda sent her texts and photos to capture some of the atmosphere. The family lives and breathes sailing and Andy, now 27, grew up on his parents’ 44ft yacht in Kerikeri. His first boat was an Optimist, which was kept on board. His father Jim gave sailing lessons to the local children, and is now a professional coach. Jim was in Europe during the America’s Cup and had to watch the final race in an airport in Germany. “I almost missed the plane, holding on to see them get over the line,” he says. Andy’s sister Alex is a champion

sailor and won a silver medal at the Rio Olympics. Older brother Jimmy, also a keen sailor, is a police officer in Queenstown. The whole family hopes to come together to celebrate when the victorious team returns this week with the Cup. Loretta and Jim say it was amazing to see how calm and confident the whole team was, right from the start. “They left NZ with a quiet confidence, and built on that,” Jim says. “They are a young crew, but very experienced competitive sailors who thrive on the

pressure of close racing.” Loretta says that the team members grew up sailing against each other, which created a real respect and trust. “They are mates,” she says. “They’ve sailed since they were 10, 11 or 12 years old, saw each other every weekend at regattas, and later trained together for competitions such as the Youth America’s Cup.” They were mentored along the way by sailors such as Team NZ skipper Glenn Ashby. Innovation in design and boat building continued page 2

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Continued from p1.... is a big part of America’s Cup racing – from the glass-reinforced plastic hull of KZ7, the Plastic Fantastic, in 1987 to today’s catamarans that lift out of the water and almost fly (or foil), powered by grinders on bikes (the cyclors). Jim says one reason the team was able to change to the cyclors was bringing in young guys who weren’t traditional grinders. Andy was one of the cyclors, and helped trim the foils with Blair Tuke during turning manoeuvres. Jim says along with the skill of helmsman Peter Burling, the cycling system was one of the keys to the team’s success. “It allowed four people to sail the catamaran, rather than two on competing boats, because the cyclors’ hands were free,” he says. And was Loretta just a little disappointed that the team threw the Louis Vuitton sports bags, the contents of which are worth around $3000, into the crowd? “It was a lovely and very Kiwi gesture,” she says. “But I think Andy’s fiancée Kirsten would have liked that bag.” Andy says he is “super excited” to

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bring the Cup back and share it with the country. A celebratory parade to welcome the team and America’s Cup to NZ will be held in Auckland, on the waterfront this week, on July 6.

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Hibiscus Coast resident, Sir Russell Coutts of Tindalls Bay, five-time winner of the America’s Cup, including three times as skipper, was quick to congratulate the New Zealanders in his role as chief executive of the America’s Cup’s organising body. He said he knows how much the victory means to the team and the people of New Zealand. Sir Russell has a strong connection with Manly Sailing Club, where he coaches young sailors. He is pictured, left, congratulating Team NZ’s Blair Tuke. Photo, Dennis Martins

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Hedgehog rescue talk turns prickly

A presentation by NZ Hedgehog rescue volunteer Lesley Wheatley last week turned into a dispute between conservationists and those who care for hedgehogs. The talk, at Orewa Library on June 30, was to filling boxes that have slowly taken over the educate people about hedgehogs in the hope of Wheatley’s shearing shed. attracting more volunteer carers locally. The thought of hedgehogs being rescued makes Caring for sick or injured hedgehogs – including Hibiscus Coast Forest & Bird member Pauline those that lose spines from mange mite – and Smith very angry. She came to the Orewa Library ultimately returning them to the wild, has become talk to tell people the other side of the story: that nurturing hedgehogs is “a crime against the almost a full time occupation for Lesley. It also costs a fortune in dog food: “Supermarkets conservation estate”. must think I have a lot of dogs as I generally leave “Nature is no longer threatened, it is in crisis,” with around 20 cans of dog food – but it’s all for the Pauline says. “We are about to lose over a third of hedgehogs,” Lesley says. “You have to be careful not our native bird species. In wetlands, birds are prey to feed them too much – if they get too fat, they to hedgehogs. Predator Free NZ 2050 means zero pests, including hedgehogs.” can’t roll up properly.” Once they reach the ‘magic weight’ of 800g, provided She says that volunteers will actively target hedgehogs they are healthy and fully quilled, they hibernate in with snap traps over the next six months as part of the Pest Free Peninsula project. winter. Lesley has been caring for hedgehogs for around four Hedgehogs are not managed under a national pest years. She and “long suffering” husband Len breed management plan and a Ministry for Primary angora goats and have aviaries filled with around 10 Industries spokesperson says NZ Hedgehog Rescue’s species of birds on their Silverdale farm. Lesley is activities are not in breach of the Biosecurity Act. aware of the conflict between her love of birds and However, DOC controls hedgehogs on its land and rescuing an introduced species like the hedgehog, the species is listed as a pest in Auckland Council’s which is on DOC’s pest species list because it eats Regional Pest Management Strategy. the eggs of ground nesting birds, as well as skinks Auckland Council Biosecurity Manager Rachel and many insects, including weta. For this reason, Kelleher says because of this, the release of hedgehogs Lesley always releases hedgehogs away from native in Auckland may be an offence under the Biosecurity bush, in suburbia or pine forest. Act and it is important that people holding these She becomes attached to the hedgehogs, some of species be aware of their obligations. However, which she and Len look after for months. People bring she says the council prioritises management over them in suffering from disease or dog bites – one was enforcement, aiming to reduce the impacts of tangled in netting in a vegetable garden. Treatment hedgehogs in natural areas. may include chemicals and oil baths. Lesley has had “Where the council becomes aware, we regularly to pick maggots off their bodies with tweezers. work with individuals and groups to provide them Currently there are almost 30 hedgehogs in recovery, with information and education,” she says.

Lesley Wheatley’s hedgehogs, with and without prickles, were guests at Orewa Library recently. But not everyone was pleased to see them.

Conservationists seek cat-free covenants on Hibiscus Coast As residential developments press closer to native bush reserves, cat predation is increasingly an issue, leading to bans on cat ownership in some areas. The proposed Grand View Estate of 575 homes is adjacent to DOC’s Nukumea Scenic Reserve, a major habitat for the at-risk, ground nesting fern bird. The resource consent application for the development is currently before independent commissioners and is staunchly opposed by Hibiscus Coast Forest & Bird, who brought in Dr Margaret Stanley as expert witness in support of cat-free conditions. Commissioners have come to a preliminary view that the native fauna of Nukumea Reserve would

benefit from a cat ban and requested the developer, Orewa West Investments, to provide an example of such a condition. They won’t have far to look – Sunny Heights development, off West Hoe Heights in Orewa, also around 570 homes, has placed a cat-free covenant on a portion of its site, which will be on the title of those properties. Auckland Council compliance officers can issue infringement notices to anyone acting contrary to a consent notice. Sunny Heights includes QEII covenanted bush and is close to Eaves Bush Scenic Reserve and 10ha deemed a Significant Ecological Area (SEA).

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Business focus

I wish to respond to the Viewpoint column by Councillor Wayne Walker (HM June 14). As a long time resident of Silverdale and formerly the President of the Silverdale Business Association for seven years, I am concerned that Cr Walker does not understand the full story of the lights issue at Silverdale. The lights at the Silverdale Street / Hibiscus Coast Highway/Tavern Road intersection were on the long term plan from the former Rodney Council in 1976. Since then sets of lights have been installed, with none of these helping the Business Park in any way. There are at least 320 Businesses in the Park with about 3000 workers, so not everyone wants to go to the Auckland CBD to work. What is even more important is that trucks issued with special heavy weight permits from NZTA are obliged to turn into Tavern Road from the highway. Using another way can allow them to have their permit taken from them, plus they may receive a hefty fine. Cr Walker is in favour of connecting to Curley Ave and while this is a good idea if a developer pays for the bridge, it in no way helps the Business Park. Already companies are talking about relocating from the Business Park due to the problems of entry and exit. It can take 40 minutes to get from Manga Road to Red Beach! The biggest employment area for the Hibiscus Coast is at the Business Park, so their needs need to be recognised. Lights are a priority at the intersection, as shown on the NZTA signs before the Weiti Bridge. Lorraine Sampson, Silverdale (abridged)

Lights facilitate flow Viewpoint by Cr Wayne Walker (HM June 14) misses the main points the Silverdale Area Business Association (SABA) determined essential for adding traffic lights at the intersection of Hibiscus Coast Highway and Tavern Road. Interconnectivity with the Business Park (around 320

What’s on your mind? Readers are welcome to air their views. Letters may be abridged or withheld. See address on p2 or e: terry@localmatters.co.nz businesses employing around 3000 people) is vital for the lifeforce of the local economy. The existing lights at East Coast Road will come under more pressure, as not only do most employees approach it from the Business Park every afternoon, but much more traffic will attack it from Millwater and Curley Ave once this connection goes through. This will create huge delays at this set of lights. This connection also does nothing of significance for the heavy vehicles or the employees accessing in and out of the Business Park on the other side. SABA believes that new traffic lights can easily be coordinated with existing ones to facilitate traffic flow. When traffic is stopped on the highway at East Coast Road to allow cross-flow, then the new Silverdale lights could act as a vent by allowing cross-flow in conjunction. Traffic on the highway could move through both sets when on green phase. They can be programmed to accommodate peak flow times.It would certainly improve business throughout Silverdale, eliminate much of the traffic having to detour to the Whangaparaoa lights to go south plus the dangerous U-turns being performed currently at Titan Place and on the highway. Local heavy truck companies were consulted some time ago and they can see no problems with stopping or starting from lights on the existing flat area. Traffic lights here would greatly facilitate their movements. They are placed at the bottom of hills all over the world. Silverdale is developing rapidly and SABA considers a speed reduction to 60kph, as on Whangaparaoa Road, is now urgent. This, along with signalisation, would improve safety and commuters would soon adjust. Penlink, the Curley Ave extension, and new lights at Silverdale are all vital to enhance growth and employment in the area. Graham Johnson, SABA (abridged)

Support for lights In last year’s election campaign I was 100 percent behind fixing the intersection of Silverdale Street with the Hibiscus Coast Highway. Locals have been calling for years to alleviate the “divorce” that was forced on Silverdale between the business park and the village side of the road. During that campaign I became aware of tireless work over many years by the Silverdale Area Business Association in working with AT to achieve this. I was absolutely delighted to read of the AT decision to review the situation formally with a view to better roading in the area. I encourage the People and Penlink team on our Local Board to realise that this is what the people want to help Silverdale realise its ambitions as an easy place to visit. You’re there for the people, as your campaign slogan said, and this, along with Penlink, is what they want. With this having been on the cards since 1976, maybe Penlink, planned since 1961, is next? John Davies, Stillwater

Steve says thanks I would like to thank everyone for their support and especially like to thank Neuro Rehab Results. The success with the exoskeleton (HM June 14) is a direct result of the help of staff at Neuro Rehab Results. These wonderful people have changed my life and I am ever so grateful. Steve Caines, Orewa

Inspiring story While a lot of doom and gloom is spread about the future of newspapers generally, it’s obvious that yours is thriving. To me, the reason is stories like the one on Steve Caines and the amazing ReWalk in the last issue (June 14). I would never have known that there are inspirational people like him in our community if I hadn’t read it there. Keep up the excellent work – we love your paper. Greg Campbell, Gulf Harbour

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Mayor Phil Goff gave his views on American president Donald Trump in no uncertain terms in a recent interview with Local Matters. This came up again later when he spoke to the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board. Mr Goff said that APEC is coming to Auckland in 2021, which will bring the leaders of countries such as Canada, the USA, Russia and Thailand here. “I hope at least two of those presidents will have changed by then,” he said.

False alarm

Last week our editor was speaking with Rodney Councillor Greg Sayers, as a fire alarm sounded and the Council offices in the city were evacuated. “Hope the cladding is ok,” Greg said with a slightly nervous laugh. It proved to be a false alarm.

Hope fostered A huge thankyou to Rotary Satellite Club of Orewa-Millwater, who presented Foster Hope with a cheque for $1750 at their recent Quiz Night. This generous gift is so appreciated and will contribute to support our children in foster care. Foster Hope is currently running its annual Pyjama Drive, and to date Hibiscus Coast schools have donated over 120 pairs of new pyjamas, which will be distributed to local agencies to give to foster children in the area. There are over 5000 children in foster care in New Zealand. We, at Foster Hope, believe it’s important that these children know that they’re not alone and that somebody cares about them. Clare Thompson, Hibiscus Coast coordinator, Foster Hope (abridged)

Compromise needed As a person who drives along Hibiscus Coast Highway every weekday, heading to and from work on the North Shore, I was stunned by the plan to slow traffic in and around the Silverdale intersection (HM June 1). I agree with the councillors that this

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Feedback cont... is a poorly thought out idea. I get the need for a better safer turn in and out of the industrial side, and back before the highway got so busy, the idea of lights might have worked. You don’t have to be a traffic engineer to work out that although this is no longer a state highway, it has similar volumes of traffic in rush hour – which Orewa does not. I hope common sense will prevail and some safe compromise can be reached. Reg Lewis, Red Beach

Dynamic lanes safe? Today, in our mailbox, we received information about the Dynamic Lane Controls Trial proposed for Whangaparaoa Rd. There are a few concerns we would like to raise. This follows up on concerns we raised last year in a letter to Hibiscus Matters when the proposal was first made public, a copy of which was received by Auckland Transport. Some of our safety concerns are not covered by AT’s information pack. Surely residents’ safety must be paramount, but that seems to be overshadowed by the need to get this trial underway. Some of our concerns: Turning right from our driveway into Whangaparaoa Rd. We will need to cross two oncoming lanes and then merge into a single lane. What a nightmare; turning right from Whangaparaoa Rd into our driveway, we will hold up traffic on the inside dynamic lane until we are able to turn; pedestrians, including children, crossing Whangaparaoa Rd. The flush median is a safe haven, but with that gone there will be three lanes of traffic to cross; emergency vehicles use the flush median but with that gone how will they cope? Last week, on one afternoon at peak time, there were at least four emergency vehicles using this lane in both directions; there’s a hospital, medical centre and retirement village, plus a side road to Hospice. Access in and out of these facilities, especially in an emergency, is bound to be compromised. We are not against the trial, but surely before

construction starts, more time needs to be spent looking at safety? There is a ‘meet the project team’ session on Saturday, July 8 – why only one session? We would like to attend this but we work on Saturdays. We realise it is difficult to cater for everyone, but surely there should be at least one evening meeting? We understood there was to be consultation before the trial. To date no one from AT has consulted us, nor any neighbours we have spoken to. Maybe the information in our letterbox is deemed to be consultation, coupled with the planned meeting – but hasn’t the horse already bolted? Finally, is the dynamic lane change really going to be worth it? Surely with no increase of traffic flow access onto the motorway, or beyond Vipond Road, the same bottlenecks will be present, albeit possibly in a different place. Roy Forster and Nigel Thomas, Whangaparaoa (abridged)

Correction

Suzie Mudge of Neuro Rehab Results was incorrectly quoted in our front page story, June 14 about Steve Caines. The quote should have read: She says the unit would benefit many New Zealanders unable to walk as a consequence of injury or illness. “It enables people who don’t have movement in their legs to stand and walk. The ReWalk has a stair climbing function that helps people negotiate curbs and stairs, so they can use it to walk in the community and other places that are difficult to access in a wheelchair.” We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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Have your say on Whangaparaoa Rd dynamic lanes

Auckland Transport plans to begin work on Whangaparaoa Rd next month to prepare it for the trial of a traffic control system called Dynamic Lanes – and residents are invited to a public meeting this weekend to air their concerns. Construction on the road between Red Beach Road and the highway is expected to take around five months, with the trial itself to start early next year. The cost of the project is $2.5 million. Commuters who remember the widening of Whangaparaoa Rd (from Red Beach Rd to Vipond Rd) in 2005 will have their hearts in their mouths. That project took seven months and saw travel times as much as tripling in the rush hour. Traffic volumes have increased significantly since then. However, although there are no specific details of the works available until a contractor is appointed, Auckland Transport (AT) spokesperson James Ireland says “the construction of this project is likely to be significantly less disruptive than for a traditional roadwidening”. He says AT and its contractor will work with the community in the lead up to the trial to minimise any inconvenience. “Local residents and businesses will be notified of construction details and traffic management plans well in advance of any physical work,” Mr Ireland says. AT will seek to address residents’ concerns at a Meet the Project Team

Work is about to begin on Whangaparaoa Rd’s long awaited Dynamic Lane trial and Auckland Transport is seeking to address residents’ concerns at a public meeting.

session to be held this weekend, on Saturday, July 8, at the Red Beach School Hall from 9.30am–11.30am. It is a public meeting and anyone may attend. The trial will use gantries and LED lights to change the road configuration, creating an additional lane in the direction of main traffic flow in peak hours. AT has been investigating dynamic lanes on road corridors since August 2014 and was originally expected to start the Whangaparaoa trial last year. The system is relatively quick to build and cost effective compared to road widening (the cost of widening this section of Whangaparaoa Rd to four lanes was estimated at $20 million in 2011). AT network management and safety manager Randhir Karma says that the installation of dynamic lane controls along Whangaparaoa Rd would also require relatively low use of surrounding road reserve land, which will minimise disruption to residents. Similar systems operate on Panmure Bridge and Auckland Harbour Bridge, but this is the first time it has been trialled in a residential area. “The outcome of this trial will be used to determine the suitability of dynamic lane controls for this section of Whangaparaoa Rd as a permanent feature as well as its suitability in other parts of Auckland,” Mr Karma says. More information and a video is linked to this story at localmatters.co.nz

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Finding Robbie Back in the 1960s and 70s Sir Dove-Myer Robinson was Auckland’s longest serving and most popular Mayor. He had a hard life as a child before making his mark as a successful clothing manufacturer. He was a man with the common touch, a rather eccentric individual who well into his 70s used to walk bare chested to work during the middle of winter. Today he is remembered for his heroic exploits in stopping plans to pump sewerage out into the Waitemata Harbour and for his vison in promoting a rapid rail network for the Auckland metropolitan region. What isn’t so well known about ‘Robbie’ were his constant battles with bureaucrats, obstructive local politicians and with successive governments, all of whom were keen to thwart his visionary plans. They knew that the antiAuckland sentiment prevalent elsewhere in the country combined with a lack of political unity, meant that it was easy to ignore Robbie’s desperate pleas for action. Some things don’t change. That’s not to say nothing’s happening at the moment. There is – next year sees a $700 million NZTA project widening the motorway and extending the busway from Greville Road to Constellation Drive. And a few years ago who would have ever imagined fleets of brand new double deckers pouring up the Northern Motorway to the soon to be constructed Silverdale Park and Ride transit station? Or a Gulf Harbour ferry service transformed from a few trips to 18 sailings a day and with more to come? Things are happening in this Ward and elsewhere, but these and other projects are simply not enough to cope with the massive explosion in Auckland’s population, exceeding as it does all previous predictions. This means current plans and construction timetables are too limited and definitely too slow to address the tsunami of people pouring into each and every corner of Auckland witness the continued prevarication over Penlink. While Robbie had a clear view of what had to happen with our transport network he also exhibited an equal concern for the environment and for the people who lived here. We’re fortunate on the Coast to enjoy the regional parks also provided in the 1960s as well as wonderful new assets like Metro Park in Millwater. That’s not necessarily the same for other parts of Auckland, where open space is increasingly compromised as more and more houses, most of them expensive and beyond the reach of first home buyers, are crammed on to every spare scrap of land. In reality the current challenges are far beyond any council – ‘super’ or otherwise. Over $7 billion in debt, the council’s credit card is maxed out to the limit meaning it can’t actually borrow any more. What’s required is a massive public works programme similar to that which the Ministry of Works undertook across NZ in the 1960s and 70s. What’s also needed is another ‘Robbie’ to work with the council. This 2017 ‘Robbie’, however, can only come from one of the major political parties currently in parliament. Let’s hope for Auckland’s sake that such a person exists.

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Access still denied to local board workshops

Public and media access to the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board workshops was debated for the third time at last month’s meeting, and remains off limits. Workshops, which include briefings that excluding the public from by Auckland Council staff and the workshops may create a perception of circulation of information relevant lack of transparency, even if this was to decision making, are held almost not the ultimate intention. weekly. Currently, no proper Minutes He also believed he had the support are kept and public access is not of a majority to see his motion to permitted. Decisions are not taken at provide open access to the workshops the workshops, but recommendations pass, however at the last minute one that lead to decisions are made. member changed her mind and voted Hibiscus Matters has been seeking against. This led to a vote that was public access to workshops since evenly split, 4/4 – David Cooper, 2014 – it was first championed by Caitlin Watson, Vicki Watson and Cr Greg Sayers (at the time a local Mike Williamson in favour and Julia board member) and David Cooper. Parfitt, Janet Fitzgerald, Chris Bettany Open workshops were voted down and Gary Holmes against. Chair Julia in September 2014 and again in Parfitt then used her casting vote “in favour of the status quo” to defeat the November 2015. Reasons given by those opposed motion. include that Council staff are not Mr Cooper says he will look into the in favour, and that open workshops matter further and has not ruled out would be more time consuming. raising it for a vote again in future. On the other hand, Mr Cooper Cr John Watson says that many of the and those who supported the most same issues apply to the governing recent motion to open workshops body. He says that this term, the consider that transparency is key to Council is making an effort to have public confidence in the local board’s fewer items discussed in Confidential decision-making process. at public meetings, but that its This paper firmly believes that closed workshops remain closed with a workshops are undemocratic and majority of councillors happy to keep allow local issues that do not meet it that way. the criteria for Confidential, to be “You can’t complain about low voter discussed behind closed doors. turnout at election time when you’re At the June 21 local board meeting, essentially shutting off access to media member Cooper went in armed to get stories out that can engage the with an opinion from Council’s legal community and keep them informed department which expressed concern in what goes on at Council,” he says.

Bike rack still in pipeline A bike rack requested for Gulf Harbour Reserve, by the ferry terminal, in February last year (HM May 3) has been added to Auckland Transport’s 2017/18 cycle parking programme, which is “currently under development”. The focus of the programme is installing cycle racks at town centres, public transport and community facilities in the road reserve. Auckland Transport (AT) hopes to implement the programme this year. However, all projects are ranked in order of priority and it will depend where the Gulf Harbour bike rack sits on that list, and on funding, as to when it may be

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installed. In a report to the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board last month, AT advised that: “any candidate bike rack locations that do not secure a place on a funded programme will be reprioritised annually for installation based on available funding.” Local board member Caitlin Watson says that AT staff are looking at a loop style rack, which she says may not cater for enough bikes. The rack will only be covered if funding allows. She says AT will meet the local board in the coming months to provide an indication of when the racks could be installed.

Hibiscus Matters put questions about local jobs and other issues to Mayor Phil Goff recently. To see what he said, visit localmatters.co.nz

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With new maintenance contracts now in force for Auckland’s parks, buildings and open spaces, as of July 1, the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board is engaged in working out key ‘community and workforce measures’ for this area, to focus on in the first year of the contracts. Among the issues that the local board followed by minor shopping centres. has indicated are a priority are reduced A key change to the contracts is that use of chemical weedkiller, sub- most service levels will now be outcome contracting to local suppliers and the based, as opposed to frequency based ability for local youth support groups – the example given by Council is that to get involved. the standard will now be ‘rubbish bins At last month’s local board meeting, shall not exceed the bin’s capacity and it was noted that there is a section items shall not overflow’ as opposed to in the contract containing targets for “bins are emptied once a day’. beach grooming – the local board Last April, Auckland Council is investigating to ascertain whether announced a list of new suppliers, which this service will be provided locally. include City Care, Urban Maintenance However, chair Julia Parfitt says it is Systems and Ventia (parks, open likely that beach grooming will only spaces and building maintenance), be carried out in areas of Auckland Wildlands (restoration, biodiversity and pest control) and Treescape (tree where it has been done in the past. Local board member David Cooper maintenance, restoration, biodiversity also pointed out that the contracts and pest control). divide town centres into different The new contracts cover the whole categories, each of which has Auckland region, but are structured in different maintenance standards and service areas aligned with local board frequencies of clean ups. These are: boundaries. CBD town centres and town centres It is expected that the new contracts outside CBDs with very high-high could take up to 12 months to fully traffic/use or moderate-low traffic/use, bed in.

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Solar powered rubbish bins that send a daily summary of how full they are will be trialled in four local board areas, including Hibiscus & Bays. The trial will mean that Ventia, which owns and funds the Smart Bins, will have 40 of the bins deployed across Auckland, with plans to install more. The bins send an alert when full so contractors know to empty them. They should take a while to reach capacity – the bins hold up to 600 litres, which is 10 times more than a standard street bin. They are fully enclosed. Auckland Council’s operational management and maintenance head, Agnes McCormack, says the bins will be positioned at “problem sites” to assess whether they would be a viable, cost effective option in the management of loose litter. It is intended that half of the bins will be installed next month, with

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New funding available for Coast projects

Hibiscus Coast community organisations can apply for funding from the “North Shore Fund”, the most recent addition to Auckland Foundation’s annual granting. The fund was launched last year with the support of Sir Stephen Tindall. Applications are sought from Hibiscus Coast groups with projects that address social disadvantage, promote health and wellbeing, or strengthen community. Grants of up to $5000 are available and will target predominantly volunteer-run organisations that otherwise don’t get a lot of funding. Applications are open July 1–August 10. Successful applicants will be notified by the end of September. Info: www.aucklandfoundation.org.nz

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CONGRATULATIONS Georgie Wilson Winner of this year’s Spirit of New Zealand Competition

Lucy Pearson says being the local Youth Advisory Panel representative will be all about listening. She is pictured at the panel induction day at the Auckland Town Hall. Photo, Auckland Council

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Lucy Peason, aged 17 of Stanmore Bay, has been tasked with providing young people’s views on local political issues. The Year 13 Kingsway School student minded,” she says. “I’m excited to soak was appointed to Auckland Council’s it all in. I’m often the person talking, Youth Advisory Panel last month. She but I want to listen and learn in that will work closely with the Hibiscus & environment.” Bays Local Board, providing feedback The panel is made up of 21 people from a youth perspective. aged 16–24, representing each of Lucy says she has never been Auckland’s local board areas. Their particularly interested in politics but job over the next three years will being appointed to the panel is a good be to advise council on matters of fit with her strong focus on community. importance to young Aucklanders and She currently works as a caregiver to add a youth voice to council plans, at Northhaven Hospital and is strategies and policies. considering studying for a degree in The panel will hold their first human rights or social sciences in workshop with council staff this future. month and a schedule of future “I hope to learn a lot from being workshops and public meetings will around people that are politically be planned.

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Although Paul has spent most of his life as an IT consultant with companies such as Microsoft, his move from England to New Zealand in 2003 coincided with a growing desire to breakaway from the Monday to Friday routine. “It was killing me,” he says. “I started photography as a hobby, did a diploma and then, before I knew it, I was shooting for the NRL, Softball NZ and doing weddings. “In the last 18 months, I’ve gravitated towards capturing people in a way that I’m really happy with. “One of my fondest memories as a child was flipping through the family albums with my Mum and grandmother – digital images on a computer will never replace that sort of experience.”

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Pestival rates highly

Raedon Kane, left, and Nat Sharp of One Bag at a Time were finalists in the recent Zero Waste Awards, youth category.

Students start plastic bag ban Two 17-year-old Kingsway School students, Raedon Kane and Nat Sharp, would like to see single use plastic bags banned in NZ, but they are starting local, with a view to first having the bags banned on the Hibiscus Coast. Last month the pair, who started a customers simply pay the charge and Facebook page called One Bag At A continue using the bags. Time, spoke with Mayor Phil Goff and Raedon and Nat say more action is made a presentation to the Hibiscus & needed to cut one-trip bag use. Bays Local Board seeking support for “Although plastic shopping bags make the initiative. up a small percentage of waste going Raedon, who saw the impact of to landfill, they are light and easily plastic bags in the sea during a dive blow about and become waste in for Marine Biology class, says at this waterways, on beaches and around the stage it’s about creating awareness and community,” Nat says. “It’s also about doing local clean ups, including one the wastefulness that they represent last month on Orewa Beach. – a lot of resources go into making Mayor Phil Goff is supportive, having them, and they are used on average for recently joined the Wellington and 12 minutes before being trashed.” Dunedin Mayors in a call for a levy The students point out that the on the bags. The Mayors are asking bags are also non-essential – in most government to impose a national levy cases there are alternatives, including on single use plastic bags, or give local reusable bags. authorities the power to do so. “Auckland Council has a goal of zero Some businesses already impose a levy waste to landfill by 2040 –why wait that is donated to charity and while this another 20 years for change? We want has significantly reduced the numbers the Hibiscus Coast to be a leader in of bags used, the stores report, many conservation and change.” CL

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After seeing a documentary about the effect of plastics on our oceans, Stephanie Baird of Silverdale, pictured, knew she had to do something to create awareness and reduce plastic use. She was inspired by Australia’s Boomerang Bags initiative, which is fast going global. Boomerang Bags provides stores with reusable bags to offer shoppers instead of plastic bags. Stephanie signed up with the organisation and has held several sewing bees to make bags out of unwanted (but hygienic/new) fabric. Around 10 locals are on board, sewing bags at home. At least 100 bags have been made in the last four months; once 500 are ready, Boomerang Bags Hibiscus Coast will approach local businesses to see if they will support the initiative by offering the bags in-store. Info: look for Boomerang Bags Hibiscus Coast on Facebook or email hbcboomerangbags@gmail.com

Hibiscus Coast Forest & Bird member Paul Wilkinson attended Auckland Council’s inaugural Pestival on June 24. The event provided information and networking opportunities for organisations that work on pest and weed control. Paul says it was well worth attending, especially for the chance to meet members of other volunteer organisations and gather information on the latest technology. This includes traps that send a wireless signal to a central hub when they go off; that information is loaded live onto a GIS map making it easy for volunteers to see where traps have and have not been triggered.

Dog regos due

Dog registration fees paid by August 1 will benefit from cheaper, “early bird” rates. This year dog owners across the region also have the option of paying the fee by direct bank transfer. The Auckland region has more than 102,000 registered dogs. Registration fees contribute to animal management, including a 24-hour a day response to dog incidents and attacks, patrols, animal shelters and adoptions, dog safety education and reuniting lost dogs with owners. In the last calendar year the Animal Management team received more than 40,000 requests for service for issues such as barking, roaming stock and animal welfare. Renewal notices are now being sent out. Info: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/dogs or vist the Council service centre in Centreway Road, Orewa.

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An artist’s impression of Gulf Harbour School’s much-needed hall.

School hall on drawing board Most schools have a hall – a focal point for assemblies, speeches and activities. One exception is Gulf Harbour Stage one is to build a ‘shell’, which School, but there are plans afoot to would be the main hall and footprint raise funds and get one built. of the building that could be used upon completion. Currently whole school assemblies take immediately This will achieve the school’s basic place outside, on the netball courts. Board of Trustees chair Tony Naidu outcomes, with further stages to be says research shows that schools that developed in time. have halls have enhanced arts and Mr Naidu says that funds have already sports outcomes as it gives a space for been set aside and further support is children to be creative. “What we also now being looked for. One option found out is that teachers utilise halls being considered is to potentially lease for a range of activities, expanding some of the school’s spare land to bring the curriculum for the benefit of all in funds and this is being discussed with the Ministry of Education. Commercial students,” Mr Naidu says. “We have done a good job with the sponsors are also being sought. spaces we have, however, there is no “We have done well over the last four doubt that having our own hall would years to accumulate funds we can make a significant difference. A hall is allocate for the hall, however, it won’t be the centrepiece, a heart really, where we enough without support from others,” can get together and celebrate festivals Mr Naidu says. “We are looking at and other important occasions. Our how we can increase funding through goal is to open our hall to the whole the Ministry of Education, Auckland community and let it be at the heart Council, grants and sponsorships. of Gulf Harbour.” With the incredible growth in our Currently a set of concept drawings community, we are hopeful that there is being further developed. The plan are many companies that will want to is to stage construction to ensure the help us achieve this important piece of project can start as soon as possible. local infrastructure for Gulf Harbour.”

Kingsway walks the walk for World Vision

A number of events at Kingsway School over the last six weeks have raised around $25,000 for World Vision. The events included a Coastwalk last month, where around 80 people, mostly students, were sponsored to walk 20km from Millwater to Gulf Harbour, from 10pm on Friday, June 9 to midnight on Saturday, June 10. One group walked to Gulf Harbour, then the next team walked the same distance back. The walk was first held last year and was primarily done by Year 13 students but this year it was opened to all senior students. Other events included a Quiz Night, a 40-hour gaming live stream and backpack challenge. Assistant head of senior school Colette Budler says the school is grateful for the community support and to students who have sacrificed and looked outside of themselves to raise money for those in need.

Brilliant cycling Around 25 people riding bikes around Te Ara Tahuna (Orewa Estuary walk/ cycleway) is nothing unusual, but this group really stood out. Riders and bikes taking part in the night-ride on June 24, run by the Thumbs Up Adventure Club, were decorated in lights of all kinds including glow sticks, tinsel and even flashing bike gloves. Participants ranged from retirees, to children supported and encouraged by their parents. Cars tooted, passers-by waved and photos were taken as the riders passed through Millwater and Orewa. Pictured is Thumbs Up member Libby Lyver. Info: www.tuac.co.nz

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Subdivision at home With the current Unitary Plan now predominantly in place the number of secondary dwellings and minor units are increasing, filling in spare land on properties and unlocking the land’s financial potential. Many families and couples are taking advantage of the capital in their property, and borrowing to build a secondary dwelling – and I think it’s a smart move. A secondary dwelling can pay for itself in a very short space of time. Renting out the unit can see a loan paid off quickly (compared to normal mortgage terms) but the real bonuses happen after the loan is cleared. Firstly there’s that extra income coming in, if you keep renting it, helping pay off the main house mortgage or giving you extra funds if you are already mortgage free. Some are even moving into the minor unit and renting out their main house, enjoying the low maintenance and newness of the dwelling and gaining larger income from the main house. Secondly it provides flexibility – a second space for school leaving children who are more than often staying at home instead of leaving, or, a space for elderly parents. And thirdly it increases value of the entire property for resale should you wish to do so at some point. Your first step in assessing whether this works for you would be to check what the rules enable you to do, with the council or an independent consultant. Every house has a zone allocated to it, which has its own set of development rules that you must meet. So, it’s important to start at that point. Secondly meet with a mortgage adviser (even if you have a good relationship with your bank). See what you could borrow, crunch the numbers. Contact a local Real Estate agent to get an idea of the rent you could bring in. The average 65sqm minor unit should cost between $180,000 and $250,000 depending on the nature of your land and who you build with – it’s a wide cost spread due to a larger number of variables that each site brings. The house and build itself is fairly consistent in cost, but earthworks, drainlaying, Watercare and council requirements vary hugely from site to site. There are more cost effective options that rely mainly on reducing the size of the unit, but 65sqm is typically the maximum if you live in a residential environment. Your next step would be to approach a kitset company, group housing company or builder to do an assessment of costs. Be careful though that you are comparing apples with apples, and everyone is including the council fees, development contribution, Watercare connection charges and site costs in the overall budget or you might think you are getting the bargain of the century but end up with a nasty surprise. I have a handy one page costing sheet to allow you to check that the major costs have been allowed for, so give me a quick email (address above) and I’ll send you one to help you decide if this Minor Kitsets Kitsetsfrom from will work for you.

Photographers’ day out

Photographers are invited to a special guided walk on Tiritiri Matangi Island. The walks will be on July 2, 16 and 30 as well as August 13 and 23. Bookings are essential as numbers are limited. Cost is $25 per person plus ferry fare which participants book themselves with 360 Discovery. Info: www.tiritirimatangi.org.nz, or phone 09 476 0010 (Wednesday to Sunday).

Historic cottage sold

Stanmore Bay Cottage was among the properties that were formerly part of the Masala restaurant chain, which were sold at auction last month. The historic cottage at 195 Brightside Road, formerly owned by JKK Holdings, fetched $1.73 million, with final settlement of the sale due on July 21. The adjacent residential property at 124 Stanmore Bay Road, also formerly owned by JKK Holdings, was sold at the same time to a different purchaser, for $650,000. The proceeds form part of a settlement between the owners of the Masala chain and the Crown under the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act. Under the agreement, Masala forfeits a total of $8 million to the Crown to cover most of the unlawful benefit that its owners derived from tax evasion. Whether or not Paprika Restaurant, which has been operating from Stanmore Bay Cottage for a year, can remain in the property is an issue to be resolved between Paprika’s owners Bob and Anu Konar and the purchaser of Stanmore Bay Cottage (HM June 14).

Eight local community groups benefited from Z stations’ Good in the Hood. The scheme gives Z customers an opportunity to vote for the group they think is most deserving and funding is then split between those groups in proportion to the votes they receive. Last month $10,000 was divided between the local Coastguard, Hospice, Blue Light, Plunket, Love Soup, Whangaparaoa Community Patrol Charitable Trust, Victim Support and Look Good Feel Better NZ. The group that received the most votes locally was Coastguard Hibiscus, which received 49.6 percent of the votes at Z Whangaparaoa –this gave them $1984.

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Community initiative warms families in need Winter will see many families forced to keep as warm as possible in cars, garages or cold, damp homes. However, an initiative started by two artists from Swanson in 2015 is wrapping warm arms around those families – and they are seeking help from the Hibiscus Coast community. Give a Kid a Blanket collects donations of warm bedding in Auckland and Tauranga and delivers them to families in need. It began as an extension of the political and social-focused art of Bernie Harfleet and Donna Turtle Sarten – and it is growing. The first year, 1273 blankets were collected at 26 drop off points – last year there were 48 drop off points and 2789 blankets were given out. This year’s collection runs from June 1–July 23 and there are 55 drop off points, including one at Susann Law’s home in Matakatia. Susann, an English teacher and mother of two young children, says she is providing a drop off point because she saw the project as a way for people to

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make a real difference. “It feels good to know there are things we can do to help, even if they are small,” Susann says. “Children in these sad situations are the innocent victims of circumstances beyond their control and as teachers we sometimes see the effects

of that. We can’t solve the problem, but we can help warm up the kids.” The blankets are distributed to children and their families through public health nurses or social and family support workers. Bernie calls it “a little act of kindness that is collectively powerful”. He says of the 1273 blankets donated in 2015, just five recipients had single beds to put them on. “Most were bed sharing, or sleeping in cars or garages, or on floors,” Bernie says. So far three people on the Coast have donated blankets after seeing Susann’s Facebook post last month, and she also purchased some herself from local Op Shops. What is needed are blankets or quilts/duvets in good, clean condition, also sleeping bags and new pillows. Towels and sleep suits or hats for babies are also welcome. To donate, text Susann on 021 066 2800 or contact the Hibiscus Matters office (details on p2) if Orewa is more convenient for drop off.

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Ahuroa / Warkworth 4 Komokiriki Hill Road

1.4897 ha

Grand Design Lifestyle

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Enter the park like grounds surrounding this premium country home with detached studio. You will feel expectation rising! First time ever to market as owners downsize from lifestyle dream. Fastidious builders own home has stood the test of time and recently passed a full durability assessment. Ascend the steps and open the front door whereupon the design, scale and presentation of this big, bold, beautiful home will amaze and enthral. Titoki Rise calls you to country living splendour. With approx 1.5 ha of grazing, fringed by a stream, this is a pastoral paradise of unlimited opportunity for grazing and growing in a horse friendly rural area. Warkworth is just a 15 minute drive away (approx).

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1/15 Merehai Place, Snells Beach 1/15 Merehai Place, Snells Beach

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7 Arohia Place, Snells Beach 7 Arohia Place, Snells Beach

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25 Hewson Drive, Snells Beach 25 Hewson Drive, Snells Beach

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5 Rural View Lane, Warkworth 5 Rural View Lane, Warkworth

4 Aurora Avenue, Snells Beach 4 Aurora Avenue, Snells Beach

16 Rangimaarie Cres, Snells Beach 16 Rangimaarie Cres, Snells Beach

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10 Kokopu Street

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15 Rawhiti Place

5 Woodlands Place

18 Totara View

26 Hexham Street

79 Leigh Road

185 Sandspit Road

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Snells Beach $849,000 Snells Beach $849,000 Sitting at the Top of The Bay Snells Beach $849,000 Sitting the Top ofsun, The Bay be sitting here till evening comes...... Sitting inat the morning You’ll Snells Beach $849,000 Sitting the Top ofsun, The Bay be sitting here till evening comes...... Sitting inatthe morning You’ll

this 4 bedroom home is elevated and warm with stunning views across Sitting themorning Top ofsun, The Bay be Sitting inatthe You’ll sitting here tillstunning eveningviews comes...... this 4 bedroom home is elevated and warm with across the bay popular Snells Beach. A full deckhere across the front means Sitting inatthe morning sun, You’ll be sitting tillstunning evening comes...... this 4 bedroom home is elevated and warm with views across the bay at popular Snells Beach. A full deck across the means summer barbecues over looking the bay as the sun setsfront after a day on this 4 bedroom home is elevated and warm with stunning views across the bay atbarbecues popular Snells Beach. the A full deck across the front means summer overback looking bay as the sun sets after a daytoon the sand. A fully fenced yard means a safe place for the kids the bay at popular Snells Beach. A full deck across the front means summer barbecues overback looking the bay as the sun sets after a daytoon the sand. A fully fenced yard means a safe place for the kids play. What are you waiting for come and watch the tide in! a day on summer barbecues overback looking the bay as the sun setsroll after the fullyyou fenced means a safe place waiting foryard come and watch the tidefor rollthe in! kids to play.sand. WhatAare the fullyyou fenced back means a safethe place waiting foryard come and watch tidefor rollthe in! kids to play.sand. WhatAare play. What are you waiting for come and watch the tide roll in!

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LARGE SELECTION OF BARE BLOCKS LARGE SELECTION OF BARE BLOCKS LARGE SELECTION BARE BLOCKS KAUKAPAKAPA, MAKARAU &OF WAINUI LARGE SELECTION BARE BLOCKS KAUKAPAKAPA, MAKARAU &OF WAINUI KAUKAPAKAPA, & WAINUI Ranging in size fromMAKARAU 2.5 to 28 acres KAUKAPAKAPA, & WAINUI Ranging in size fromMAKARAU 2.5 to 28 acres

Ranging in size from 2.5 to 28 acres Ranging in size from 2.5 to 28 acres Priced from $495,000 Priced from $495,000 Priced from $495,000 Priced from $495,000 Call Peter Now for additional details! Call Peter Now for additional details! Call Peter Now for additional details! Call Now for additional details! / WAR23729 / WAR23731 View:Peter rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR23721 View: rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR23721 / WAR23729 / WAR23731 WAR23760 / WAR23768 / WAR23795//WAR23729 WAR23844//WAR23731 WAR23850 View: rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR23721 WAR23760 / WAR23768 / WAR23795//WAR23729 WAR23844//WAR23731 WAR23850 View: rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR23721 WAR23851 WAR23866 // WAR23795 WAR23867 // WAR23844 WAR23872 // WAR23850 WAR23875 WAR23760 // WAR23768 WAR23851 / WAR23866 / WAR23867 / WAR23872 / WAR23875 WAR23760 / WAR23768 / WAR23795 / WAR23844 / WAR23884 WAR23890 WAR23925 WAR23957 WAR23851 / WAR23866 / WAR23867 / WAR23872 / WAR23850 WAR23875 WAR23884 / WAR23890 / WAR23925 / WAR23957 WAR23851 / WAR23866 / WAR23867 / WAR23872 / WAR23884 / WAR23890 / WAR23925 / WAR23957 WAR23875 WAR23884 / WAR23890 / WAR23925 / WAR23957

Snells Beach $650,000 Snells $650,000 Brick and Beach Tile Snells Beach $650,000 Brick Tile Here isand yourBeach opportunity $650,000 to purchase a brick, tile and cedar home in a Snells Brick and Tile Here is your opportunity to purchase a brick, tile and cedar home in a

great location. Down a private driveway the home sits on a sunny back Brick and Here is yourTile opportunity to purchase a brick, tile and cedar home in a great location. a private the sits on back section whichopportunity isDown fully fenced fordriveway children andhome pets. Setcedar on a a sunny single Here is your to purchase a brick, tile and home level in a great location. a private driveway the home sits back section whichhome isDown fully fenced for children & and pets. Set on on aGreat a sunny single level the 120sqm has three bedrooms one bathroom. indoor/ great location. a private driveway the home sits back section whichhome isDown fully fenced for children & and Set on on aGreat a sunny single level the 120sqm has three bedrooms onepets. bathroom. indoor/ outdoor flow to a lovely private deck and grounds. There is extra section whichhome is fully fenced for children &and Set on Great a single level the 120sqm has three bedrooms onepets. bathroom. indoor/ outdoor flow to aguests. lovely private deck and grounds. There parking for your Rental Appraisal available of $470is -extra $450pw. the 120sqm home has three bedrooms one bathroom. Great indoor/ outdoor flow to aguests. lovely private and&grounds. There parking for your Rental deck Appraisal available of $470is -extra $450pw. outdoor flow to a lovely private deck and grounds. There is extra parking for your guests. Rental Appraisal available of $470 - $450pw. parking for your guests. Rental Appraisal available of $470 - $450pw.

Peter Morton Peter Morton 0274 758 221 09 4251604 Peter Morton 0274 758 221 09 4251604 peter.morton@raywhite.com Peter Morton 0274 758 221 09 4251604 peter.morton@raywhite.com Warkworth Office 09 425 7959 0274 758 221092014 09 4251604 peter.morton@raywhite.com Warkworth Office 425 7959 Bogue Real Estate Ltd Warkworth 09 425 7959 peter.morton@raywhite.com Bogue RealOffice Estate 2014 Ltd LICENSED (REAA 2008) Bogue RealOffice Estate 2014 Ltd Warkworth 09 425 7959 LICENSED (REAA 2008) Bogue Real Estate 2014 Ltd LICENSED (REAA 2008)

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Warkworth $795,000 Warkworth Home and Income $795,000 Warkworth Home and Income $795,000 Spacious 4-Bedroom, dual living space, dual bathroom family home. Warkworth Home and Income $795,000 Spacious 4-Bedroom, dual living space, dual bathroom family home.

Established neighbourhood that is handily located via a flat walk to Home and Income Spacious 4-Bedroom, dual living dual bathroom family home. Established neighbourhood that isspace, handily located flat walk to both the shops and nearby schools. In addition tovia thea Spacious 4-Bedroom, dual living dual bathroom family home. Established neighbourhood that isspace, handily located via afreshly flat walk to both the shops and nearby schools. In addition to the freshly refurbished main dwelling comes added benefitvia of aa flat fullywalk self-to Established neighbourhood that isthe handily located both the shops and nearby schools. In addition to the freshly refurbished main dwelling comes the added benefit of own a fully selfcontained 1-Bedroom unit, which could serve as your both the shops nearbycomes schools. In addition to the refurbished mainand dwelling the added benefit of own afreshly fully selfcontained 1-Bedroom unit, which could serve your accommodation, extended family the or provide anasincome for you. refurbished main dwelling added benefit of own a stream fully selfcontained 1-Bedroom unit,comes which could serve your accommodation, extended family or provide anasincome stream for you. contained 1-Bedroom unit, family which or could serveanasincome your own accommodation, extended provide stream for you. accommodation, extended family or provide an income stream for you.

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View by appointment View by appointment rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR23882 View by appointment rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR23882 Terrence Banks 021 412 183 rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR23882 View by1612 appointment Terrence Banks 021 412 183 09 425 terrence.banks@raywhite.com Terrence Banks rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR23882 09 425 1612 terrence.banks@raywhite.com Paul Gothard 021021 422412 738183 09 425 1612 terrence.banks@raywhite.com Terrence Banks Paul Gothard 021021 422412 738183 09 425 1608 paul.gothard@raywhite.com Paul Gothard 021 422 738 Warkworth Office 425 7959 09 425 1612 terrence.banks@raywhite.com 160809paul.gothard@raywhite.com Warkworth Office 425 7959 Bogue Real Estate09 2014 Ltd LICENSED 09 425 1608 paul.gothard@raywhite.com 021 422 738 (REAA 2008) Paul Gothard Bogue RealOffice Estate09 2014 LICENSED (REAA 2008) Warkworth 425Ltd 7959 09 425 1608 paul.gothard@raywhite.com Bogue RealOffice Estate09 2014 LICENSED (REAA 2008) Warkworth 425Ltd 7959

Warkworth $789,000 Warkworth New beginnings $789,000 Warkworth $789,000 New beginnings This near new, immaculate four bedroom home has been built to a very Warkworth $789,000 New beginnings This near new, immaculate four bedroom home has been built to a very high standard with a perfect finish. Spacious open plan living, great New beginnings This near new,with immaculate four bedroom home hasplan been builtgreat to a very high standard a perfect finish. Spacious open living, indoor/outdoor flow, designed with uncompromised consideration This near new,with immaculate four bedroom home hasplan been builtgreat to a for very high standard a perfect finish. Spacious open living, indoor/outdoor flow, designed with uncompromised consideration for modern family with needs. This home will work exceptionally well for both high standard a perfect finish. Spacious open plan living, great indoor/outdoor flow, designed with consideration for modern family needs. This home willuncompromised work exceptionally well for both entertaining & busy lifestyles. Conveniently located in a quiet cul-de-sac indoor/outdoor flow, designed with consideration for modern family needs. This home willuncompromised work exceptionally well for both entertaining & busy lifestyles. Conveniently located a quiet cul-de-sac with childcare, shops and local all withininwalking modern family needs. Thisthe home willcollege work exceptionally well distance. for both entertaining & busy lifestyles. a quiet cul-de-sac with childcare, shops and theConveniently local college located all withininwalking distance. entertaining & busy lifestyles. a quiet distance. cul-de-sac with childcare, shops and theConveniently local college located all withininwalking with childcare, shops and the local college all within walking distance.

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Warkworth $723,000 Warkworth Warkworth Winner!$723,000 Warkworth $723,000 Warkworth Winner! The outlook from this$723,000 property will win you over at first sight, with lovely Warkworth Warkworth Winner! The outlook from this property will win you over at first sight, with lovely

elevated views from the deck overlooking the township. Situated in a Warkworth Winner! The outlook from thisthe property will win youthe over at first sight, with in lovely elevated views from deck overlooking township. Situated desired location and walking distance tothe town, brickin &a The outlook from thisinproperty will win you over atthis firstprivate sight, with lovely elevated views from deck overlooking township. Situated atile desired location and the in walking distancewith to town, this brick home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms open planprivate living, fully in&atile elevated views from the deck overlooking the township. Situated desired location and in walking distancewith to town, this private brick & tile home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms open plan living, fully fencedoffers back double garaging withwith internal access. Vendors desired location and in walking distance to town, this brick & tile home 3yard, bedrooms, 2 bathrooms open planprivate living, fully are fenced back yard, garaging with internal access. Vendors are ready to move on, double so make the most ofwith this opportunity to secure. home offers 3yard, bedrooms, 2 bathrooms open plan living, fully fenced garaging with internal access. Vendors of this opportunity to secure.are ready toback move on, double so make the most fenced yard, garaging with internal access. to Vendors of this opportunity secure.are ready toback move on, double so make the most ready to move on, so make the most of this opportunity to secure.

View by appointment View by appointment rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR23903 View rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR23903 021 544 769 Mick by Fayappointment rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR23903 View by appointment Mick Fay 021 544 769 09 425 1634 mick.fay@raywhite.com 021 769 Mick Fay Snells Beach Office 09544 425 5457 rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR23903 09 425 1634 mick.fay@raywhite.com Snells Beach Office 09544 425 Bogue Real Estate 2014 Ltd5457 LICENSED (REAA 2008) 09 425 1634 mick.fay@raywhite.com Mick Fay 021 769 Bogue Real1634 Estate Ltd5457 LICENSED (REAA 2008) Snells Beach Office2014 09 425 09 425 mick.fay@raywhite.com

View by appointment View by appointment rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR23909 View appointment rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR23909 ShellybyFreestone 027 935 7242 rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR23909 View byFreestone appointment Shelly 027 935 7242 09 425 1613 shelly.freestone@raywhite.com Shelly 027 935 7242 Warkworth Office 425 7959 rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR23909 09 425 Freestone 161309shelly.freestone@raywhite.com Warkworth Office 425Ltd 7959 Bogue RealFreestone Estate09 2014 LICENSED (REAA 2008) 09 425 1613 shelly.freestone@raywhite.com 027 935 7242 Shelly Bogue Real Estate 2014 Ltd LICENSED (REAA 2008) Warkworth Office 09 425 7959 09 425 1613 shelly.freestone@raywhite.com Bogue RealOffice Estate09 2014 LICENSED (REAA 2008) Warkworth 425Ltd 7959 Bogue Real Estate 2014 Ltd LICENSED (REAA 2008)

Wellsford $585,000 Wellsford $585,000 RESERVE AT THE END OF THE CUL-DE-SAC Wellsford $585,000 RESERVE THE ENDtwo OF storey THE CUL-DE-SAC This sunny, AT north facing, weatherboard house is a great Wellsford $585,000 RESERVE THE ENDtwo OF storey THE CUL-DE-SAC This sunny, AT north facing, weatherboard house is a great View by appointment View by appointment rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR23858 View appointment rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR23858 ShellybyFreestone 027 935 7242 rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR23858 View byFreestone appointment Shelly 027 935 7242 09 425 1613 shelly.freestone@raywhite.com Shelly 027 935 7242 Warkworth Office 425 7959 rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR23858 09 425 Freestone 161309shelly.freestone@raywhite.com Warkworth Office 425Ltd 7959 Bogue RealFreestone Estate09 2014 LICENSED (REAA 2008) 09 425 1613 shelly.freestone@raywhite.com Shelly 027 935 7242 Bogue RealOffice Estate09 2014 LICENSED (REAA 2008) Warkworth 425Ltd 7959 09 425 1613 shelly.freestone@raywhite.com Bogue RealOffice Estate09 2014 LICENSED (REAA 2008) Warkworth 425Ltd 7959

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Snells Beach $849,000

Sitting at the Top of The Bay Sitting in the morning sun, Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be sitting here till evening comes...... this 4 bedroom home is elevated and warm with stunning views across the bay at popular Snells Beach. A full deck across the front means summer barbecues over looking the bay as the sun sets after a day on the sand. A fully fenced back yard means a safe place for the kids to play. What are you waiting for come and watch the tide roll in!

View by appointment rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR23941 Katie Boyle 021 733 858 09 425 1614 katie.boyle@raywhite.com Kimberley Gordon 0211 267 499 09 425 1605 kimberley.gordon@raywhite.com Warkworth Office 09 425 7959 Bogue Real Estate 2014 Ltd LICENSED (REAA 2008)

LARGE SELECTION OF BARE BLOCKS KAUKAPAKAPA, MAKARAU & WAINUI Ranging in size from 2.5 to 28 acres Priced from $495,000 Call Peter Now for additional details! View: rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR23721 / WAR23729 / WAR23731 WAR23760 / WAR23768 / WAR23795 / WAR23844 / WAR23850 WAR23851 / WAR23866 / WAR23867 / WAR23872 / WAR23875 WAR23884 / WAR23890 / WAR23925 / WAR23957

Snells Beach $650,000

Brick and Tile Here is your opportunity to purchase a brick, tile and cedar home in a great location. Down a private driveway the home sits on a sunny back section which is fully fenced for children and pets. Set on a single level the 120sqm home has three bedrooms & one bathroom. Great indoor/ outdoor flow to a lovely private deck and grounds. There is extra parking for your guests. Rental Appraisal available of $470 - $450pw.

Peter Morton 0274 758 221 09 4251604 peter.morton@raywhite.com Warkworth Office 09 425 7959 Bogue Real Estate 2014 Ltd

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Warkworth $789,000 View by appointment rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR23882 Terrence Banks 021 412 183 09 425 1612 terrence.banks@raywhite.com Paul Gothard 021 422 738 09 425 1608 paul.gothard@raywhite.com Warkworth Office 09 425 7959

New beginnings This near new, immaculate four bedroom home has been built to a very high standard with a perfect finish. Spacious open plan living, great indoor/outdoor flow, designed with uncompromised consideration for modern family needs. This home will work exceptionally well for both entertaining & busy lifestyles. Conveniently located in a quiet cul-de-sac with childcare, shops and the local college all within walking distance.

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Warkworth $723,000

Warkworth Winner! The outlook from this property will win you over at first sight, with lovely elevated views from the deck overlooking the township. Situated in a desired location and in walking distance to town, this private brick & tile home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with open plan living, fully fenced back yard, double garaging with internal access. Vendors are ready to move on, so make the most of this opportunity to secure.

Snells Beach Office 09 425 5457 Bogue Real Estate 2014 Ltd LICENSED (REAA 2008)

Warkworth $795,000

Home and Income Spacious 4-Bedroom, dual living space, dual bathroom family home. Established neighbourhood that is handily located via a flat walk to both the shops and nearby schools. In addition to the freshly refurbished main dwelling comes the added benefit of a fully selfcontained 1-Bedroom unit, which could serve as your own accommodation, extended family or provide an income stream for you.

View by appointment rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR23903 Mick Fay 021 544 769 09 425 1634 mick.fay@raywhite.com

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Wellsford $585,000

View by appointment rwwarkworth.co.nz/WAR23858 Shelly Freestone 027 935 7242 09 425 1613 shelly.freestone@raywhite.com Warkworth Office 09 425 7959

RESERVE AT THE END OF THE CUL-DE-SAC This sunny, north facing, two storey weatherboard house is a great family home. The rural views extend from the living area out to the wide deck. Leading off the deck is a fenced back yard safe for children to play in. The house has potential for a 5th bedroom or man cave and storage space behind the single garage. Only a 4 minute walk to medical & shops. Call Now to book your viewing.

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Scotts Landing 3

78 Ridge Road

Breath-taking views over the bush clad 3415m2 section to the Te Kapa Inlet and out to the Coromandel Peninsula this simply gorgeous home offers an outstanding, private lifestyle. Open plan living level with kitchen, 2 guest bedrooms, bathroom, media room, separate master suite. Complete with a 1 bedroom studio at bottom of the property. For Sale By Negotiation View ljhooker.co.nz/5EYHAY Wendy Milne 021 784 942 LJ Hooker - Warkworth 09 425 8589 Broadbents 2001 Ltd

2C Auckland Road

Matheson Bay Cosy Bach

A lovely feel as you come into this cute 2 brm bach with timber polished floors and 3 sets of timber french doors opening from the lounge an d brm onto the spacious deck. Set above the lawn and bush, watch the birds in the trees and explore the bush with a track under the canopy. A caravan, included in the sale provides 3 extra beds. For Sale By Negotiation View ljhooker.co.nz/5E3HAY Wendy Milne 021 784 942 LJ Hooker - Warkworth 09 425 8589 Broadbents 2001 Ltd

Kaiwaka

13 Settlement Road

Warkworth Starter

This flat is a good opportunity to get into the local real estate market. The floor area is 60m2 and includes 2 bedrooms with open kitchen area that leads out to an outdoor area. Currently returning $330 per week it is an ideal investment for your portfolio. Call us today to book an appointment to view. For Sale $389,000 View ljhooker.co.nz/5DXHAY Jennie Georgetti 021 389 236 LJ Hooker - Warkworth 09 425 8589 Broadbents 2001 Ltd

Warkworth

83 Leigh Road

Panoramic Coastal Vista

Warkworth

Matheson Bay 2

10A Falls Street

Garden Cottage

Situated within easy walking distance to the Kaiwaka shops this home has 2 dble brms and a single brm, the master has an ensuite. Separate kitchen & lounge which has French doors leading to a deck enjoys peaceful rural views, a two bay carport, and is fully fenced with mature gardens including fruit trees, a sunny northerly aspect with privacy. For Sale $459,000 View ljhooker.co.nz/5DCHAY Craig Kenyon 027 485 6833 LJ Hooker - Warkworth 09 425 8589 Broadbents 2001 Ltd

Wellsford

35 Bellevue Ave

Just a Hop, Skip and Jump to Town

Capture the Charm of Iris Cottage

For Sale $660,000 View ljhooker.co.nz/59MHAY Warren Churches 021 186 9857 Mathieu Lennan 021 0291 6897 LJ Hooker - Warkworth 09 425 8589 Broadbents 2001 Ltd

For Sale $585,000 View ljhooker.co.nz/5DVHAY Roxanne Harrison 027 271 4875 LJ Hooker - Warkworth 09 425 8589 Broadbents 2001 Ltd

120m2 of spacious open plan living in a private sunny setting complete with a full wet room main bathroom and heatpump for those impending cooler winter nights. Would suit retirees or rental investment, totally low maintenance on a level section.

Kaiwaka

Come and be captivated by this delightful and immaculately presented character home. From the shutters, to the gleaming polished floors, arched wooden doors, expansive tiled conservatory, separate art or music studio, and quaint summer house you will feel like you are home.

Kaiwaka

365 Oneriri Road

7 Windmill Lane If Size Counts

A Peaceful Setting

For Sale $619,000 View ljhooker.co.nz/5CDHAY Warren Churches 021 186 9857 LJ Hooker - Warkworth 09 425 8589 Broadbents 2001 Ltd

For Sale $695,000 View ljhooker.co.nz/5CYHAY Craig Kenyon 027 485 6833 LJ Hooker - Warkworth 09 425 8589 Broadbents 2001 Ltd

Good sized 3 bedroom family home of 190m2, recently refurbished with a brand new kitchen, situated on the border of Kaiwaka Village. 4995m2, deck, large water tank and a large 2 car garage for all the toys.

This spacious home on 1.79Ha has timber floors throughout, country kitchen, three double bedrooms, a freestanding fireplace with wetback for those chilly winter nights and solar assisted hot water. Low maintenance Marley clad home, easy care gardens and a sealed driveway.

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When you are selling Real Estate Talk your biggest asset, you’ll want the best team in Real Estate to represent you; a team that is consistently at the top of their game! Mike Pero Real Estate Matakana Coast

Andrew Steens, Brand & Territory Owner, Mike Pero Real Estate andrew.steens@mikepero.com

Recently we were fortunate enough to be on the Gold Coast; unfortunately, not for relaxation, but for education. Two days of sitting in a conference venue with 4,500 mostly Australian real estate agents and another day of sitting in a room with several hundred Mike Pero agents is not most people´s idea of fun; at least it was warm though! Conferences like this, where we learn from and associate with the best in the business from around the world, are an important part of "sharpening the axe" and making sure we provide the very best to our clients in terms of skills, ethics, technologies and systems. Aside from top real estate agents, we heard from a diverse range of speakers including the chief hostage negotiator from the FBI, an expert on Robots, a trend expert, a best-selling author, a Silicon Valley venture capitalist and even a nutritional expert to keep us on our game! To wrap it up, our annual awards night saw our team take out 10 major awards plus recognition for being one of the first Mike Pero franchises to open. That makes it 6 years in a row that we´ve taken the lion´s share of awards, reflecting the quality of the work that we do for our clients.

Point Wells - 4 Dunbar Road 3

Waterfront Bach On The Matakana Coast!! A classic & extensively renovated weatherboard waterfront Bach in a Kiwi holiday hotspot; with a lovely playground, gorgeous harbour & boat ramp just steps away from the front gate. Just 5 mins drive to Matakana or Omaha & less than an hour from central Auckland. Call Angela now to join this friendly little community of only 200 or so homes. Price by Negotiation Angela Wain 027 493 6800 angela.wain@mikepero.com Web - www.mikepero.com/1163320

We´re not the type to rest on our laurels though. Watch this space!

When you’re looking to sell your property, wouldn’t you want to sell with the best team in Real Estate?

Here they are, selling coastal from Mahurangi East to Pakiri & inland from Warkworth to Kaiwaka. Stella Pearce (Client Care)

Rachel Rodden

Jodi Sterling

(Advertising & Administration) (Salesperson & Personal Assistant)

Andrew Steens

Angela Wain

(Marketing & Franchise Owner)

(Lead Salesperson & Franchise Owner)

Absent: Deborah Martin (Database & Telemarketing), Charlotte Orr (Social Media Marketing)

Angela Wain 027 493 6800 Matakana Coast

North Island Supreme Award Angela Wain - 1281 Whangaripo Valley Rd Whangaripo National 1st Place; Marketing Investment Angela Wain 4 2 Andrew SteensNorth Island Jason TopBown Support Person Jodi Sterling – Matakana 021 968 405 027 494 2600 Gorgeous Renovation Place; Best Presented Office Matakana in Tranquil Haven! Matakana Coast National 2nd Warkworth National 3rd Place; Marketing Performance Angela & Andrew Steens This cute 1950'sWain bungalow in a peaceful country valley has had a full refit, converting it into a gorgeous modern home, where every inch of the compact Sponsorship & Community Involvement Angela Wain & Andrew Steens design has been cleverly utilised to provide a surprising amount of spacious rooms. More than 1.8ha; enough flat pasture to graze 2 or 3 heifers or horses, plus a pond & recently planted wetland. Less than 15 min drive to either Matakana Village, Pakiri Beach or SH1 near Wellsford.

Congratulations to the Matakana Coast Mike Pero Team; Taking the Rick Law Lions Share of the National Ruth Perkin Awards for the 6th year running! 021 865 321 021 425 109 Warkworth & Omaha

Mike Pero Real Estate Annual Awards 2017

Sandspit & Snells Beach

For Sale - $855,000 Angela Wain 027 493 6800 angela.wain@mikepero.com

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Andrew Steens, Brand & Territory Owner, Mike Pero Real Estate andrew.steens@mikepero.com A combination of winter, lower property prices in central Auckland, the upcoming election and a general lack of properties for sale have combined to make this a slower than normal real estate market in Northern Rodney. As a property owner, you do need to be extra vigilant in a quiet market to make sure you are getting the maximum price for your property. In times like these, good agents will still be listing and selling a lot of property, after all people still need a place to live and other people that want or need to sell. But there will also be agents that are struggling to get listings and make sales. Be wary of agents knocking on your door or phoning to say they have a buyer for your property. While a one-off introduction can result in a great price, there have been many instances of the opposite happening. In a "quiet" sale process like this, you are not exposing your property to the market so there is less competition between buyers to pay the best price. How will you know that the price you´re being offered is at the top of the market? By law an agent must provide a written appraisal of your property with supporting evidence for the appraisal price, allow you time to get legal or other professional advice (which might include a registered valuation) and have you sign a listing agreement; all before they introduce a buyer to your property.

Point Wells - 64 Harbour View Road Rare Section In The Heart Of Point Wells! There are almost no undeveloped sections left on Harbour View Rd; one of the most sought after addresses in the "Old End" of this iconic Kiwiana village. Create your own dream home on this lovely piece of land which even has an orchard of mature fruit trees in place. For Sale - $625,000 Angela Wain 027 493 6800 angela.wain@mikepero.com Web - www.mikepero.com/1163320

Without these checks and balances in place, you are at more risk of underselling your biggest asset!

When you’re looking to sell your property, wouldn’t you want to sell with the best team in Real Estate?

Here they are, selling coastal from Mahurangi East to Pakiri & inland from Warkworth to Kaiwaka.

Point Wells - 21 Waimanu Place Angela Wain

Andrew Steens

Jason Bown

027 493 6800 Matakana Coast

021 968 405 Matakana Coast

027 494 2600 Wellsford

Cute & Central in the Village! A very cute, cedar-clad, 2 storey, character cottage on a lovely property in the middle of one of the most desirable villages to live in the Auckland region! Normally it doesn´t get much better than that, but with this property there is plenty of potential to improve even further. Less than a km to the boat ramp, this property is ideal for those that love the water.

Rick Law

Daniel Schellack

Ruth Perkin

021 865 321 Warkworth

Sales Manager Warkworth & Wellsford

021 425 109 Sandspit & Snells Beach

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I chose Mick because he was approachable and not pushy. I trusted that he really wanted a good price for the3 Kauri houseCrescent, and he was great to deal with. I would recomend Snells Beach him to anyone. We got a fantastic price and are so happy we went with Mick. Thanks Mick!! :) Lisa - Snells Beach

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Boredombusters Sharing our ocean stories

Underwater cameraman Steve Hathaway and his daughter Riley, creators of the Young Ocean Explorers series, are on a mission to tell the stories of our marine creatures and local fans can hear from them in person at Orewa library next week. The series began four years ago, when Riley was 12 years old, and has taken the pair from their home in Snells Beach around the world to film sea creatures great and small. Stories from their latest trip, to Great Barrier Reef, will be shared at the library on July 12. It was the issue of plastic rubbish, ingested by turtles, that first got Riley interested in sea creatures and she says that remains her main focus. “Even at my school, Mahurangi College, I see plastic all over the ground when we live so close to so many amazing beaches,” Riley says. “I want to make people aware of the effects on our marine creatures and the environment.” She says a highlight of making films

with her father so far has been visiting the Kermadecs in 2015. “It was magical – tropical and with NZ fish and heaps of sharks everywhere you looked, including a rare sighting of the white tipped reef shark,” she says. Steve says that New Zealand’s underwater life is both under-reported and underrated – something he hopes his films will address. “NZ has not been documented properly underwater,” he says. “We have a lot of pride in our land flora and fauna and yet just on our doorstep we have this realm and magnificent creatures that are unique to NZ. As Kiwis, we have a love affair with the sea, but haven’t yet brought marine life into our story. I want to tell those stories because they’re uniquely ours. The more people connect with and understand the marine environment, the better, because it needs looking after to give it a better future. There is no shortage of stories – it’s just telling them in the most creative and engaging

Library looks beneath

The theme for the libraries’ school holiday programme is What Lies Beneath, which has provided many options for children at Orewa and Whangaparaoa libraries. In Whangaparaoa, the options include be a session on holograms, a visit from puppeteer Anna Bailey and a dinosaur dig. As well as the visit from Steve and Riley Hathaway (story this page), Orewa Library’s programme includes a chance to watch the NZ Black Stacks cup stacking team in action and a ‘Make your own Egyptian mummy’ session. Info: call into your local library.

Ocean Explorers Steve and Riley Hathaway’s enthusiasm for marine life is infectious and will be shared in Orewa. Photo, Richard Robinson. Inset, photo, Brijana Cato

way possible.” Currently Steve is working with Greenstone TV on an interactive website designed to help teachers and young people learn more about marine science. It goes live in September. Steve and Riley Hathaway will speak

at Orewa Library, Moana Ave, Orewa on Wednesday, July 12, 2.30pm– 3.30pm. Entry is free. They will have free posters of the Hauraki Gulf which “come to life”, unlocking videos, when you download an app and hold the device over the poster.

Authors’ exhibition

Photographs of New Zealand authors taken by Maja Moritz go on display at Whangaparaoa Library, July 1–August 31. The exhibition has already traveled around the South Island. A total of 43 authors had their portraits taken for the exhibition, which came about after the German press agency, dpa Picture Alliance, asked Maja to photograph the New Zealand authors who were at the 2012 Frankfurt Book Fair – New Zealand was guest of honour that year.

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WEDNESDAYS: 5–8 Years: 3.45pm–4.30pm 8–11 Years: 4.30pm–5.30pm • 11–13 Years: 5.30pm–6.30pm 13–18 Years: 6.30pm–7.30pm POWERED BY

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Become a stalker Do you eat broccoli stalks? If not, why not? Maybe you were only served the florets as a child, and you’ve never thought about eating the stalks – yet broccoli stalks are both edible and delicious. When you throw away a broccoli stalk you can be throwing away almost half of the vegetable – which not only is a waste of food, it is also a waste of money. To use the stalks, cut the very bottom off, remove any leaves and then use a vegetable peeler to peel the outer layer. You can then slice, chop, grate or spiralise them. Slice them and steam them with the florets, add them to a soup, stew, salad or stir fry, or grate them for fritters. This recipe for broccoli balls is a great one to make with children as it teaches them that the stalks can be delicious, as well as encouraging them to eat more vegetables. For more broccoli stalk recipes visit the Love Food/Hate Waste website (above).

Broccoli Balls

Makes approximately 12 balls Ingredients 2 cups broccoli, made up of grated broccoli stalk and/or cooked broccoli florets, finely chopped 1 small onion grated or finely chopped 1 egg 1/3 cup plain flour ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated ¼ teaspoon salt pepper to taste 1 tablespoon fresh herbs, finely chopped (optional) Method Preheat oven to 180°C. Mix all the ingredients together. Roll the mixture into teaspoon-sized balls then place on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Bake for 12-15 minutes, turning the broccoli balls about 8 minutes into cooking time.

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FREE DENTAL CARE FOR YOUR TEENAGER

The annual Model Train Show in Whangaparaoa has become a big drawcard for ‘kids of all ages’. Pictured is the 2016 event.

Model magic returns to Whangaparaoa Hall The Auckland Marklin Club’s model train show, which it has been putting on at Whangaparaoa Hall annually since 2015, has become so successful that it is now the major event on the club’s calendar. Local Auckland Marklin Club member Philip Wrigley says the hall is a great venue, and the show gets tremendous support from the community. The Marklin Club is all about model trains, which chuff and wind their way through detailed scenes made by members. However, the show is also open to different kinds of modeling, so that local groups such as Hibiscus Radio Flyers, can participate. Graeme Beeson of Gulf Harbour will be there again with his warship models. A feature this time will be his 2.5m-long model of the battlecruiser HMS Repulse. Graeme will also have a ship under construction so that visitors can watch the painstaking process of building an exact replica. New to the show is Gulf Harbour Radio

Yacht Club with its radio-controlled vessels and the Auckland Central Model Railway Club. Hibiscus Radio Flyers will be back with a selection of powered model aircraft. The North Shore Model Rail Club, the largest north of the bridge, will have a bigger ‘layout’ of track this time, local n-gauge enthusiasts will run their personal layouts and there will be train displays that children will be able to operate. Marklin’s own display will have new segments, including a narrow-gauge logging railway running above the main line and a city scene behind the main station giving nearly 2m of perspective behind the running trains. Philip says that the ‘fiddle yard’, where trains are assembled, was popular with children last year and will be included again. The Model Train Show is on July 15 & 16 at Whangaparaoa Hall, 10am– 4.30pm. More info: see What’s On, p31.

Good oral health is a very important part of the general well-being of your entire family. We’re lucky in New Zealand to have publicly funded dental care available to our young people through the Adolescent Oral Health Services at the Ministry of Health. Here at The Dental Suite, we’re proud to be among the New Zealand dentists who are registered providers of this wonderful scheme. Educating young patients on their oral health, and preventing or treating tooth decay in adolescents, is a crucial way of shaping our community and the dental health of the next generation of young Kiwis. This scheme is a very rewarding area of our practice and we are very passionate about it! IS MY TEENAGER ENTITLED TO FREE DENTAL CARE? Every adolescent from Year 9 at school (generally 12-13 years old), all the way up to their 18th birthday is entitled to free dental care under the Adolescent Oral Health Services scheme, regardless of whether or not they are still at school, working, in an apprenticeship or at university early. WHAT TREATMENTS ARE COVERED BY THIS SCHEME? Each adolescent is entitled to one free dental examination per year. If our dentists determine that subsequent appointments will be necessary for treatment, the scheme will cover general dental work like fillings, cleanings, tooth extraction, fissure sealants and more. The scheme does not cover braces or any Orthodontic treatment, but if this is something your teenager is interested in, we will be able to refer you to an excellent Orthodontist. Treatment needed as a result of an injury or accident is also not covered, but in this case funding through ACC will apply. HOW DO I ENROL MY CHILD? Visit us at the clinic, or call us on (09) 426-5262, and tell us that you’d like to enrol your teenager for the Adolescent Oral Health Services. The process itself is very simple. We’ll have a Ministry of Health enrolment form ready for you to fill in and sign. Your child will then be registered easy! We will deal with the paperwork side of things, making it simple for you to give your child access to important dental care at absolutely no charge! It will set them up for life.

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Puppets will come to life in various ways at the Festival of Puppetry exhibition at Estuary Arts Centre in Orewa. The festival, which runs from July 5–30, features puppets painted with fluorescent paint, displayed in a darkened room under UV light. The puppets are made by Little Green Man Productions, and their creators will be on hand at a workshop this weekend, July 8 and 9, to help children make their own glow-in-the-dark puppets as part of the art centre’s school holiday programme. Some of the country’s finest puppeteers are coming to the arts centre for the festival – Dan Martin will have an animatronic, voice activated puppet on display and there are performances featuring more traditional puppets, such as marionettes, and stop motion animation. The puppetry festival runs alongside the Art of Illusion exhibition, which includes photographs of clever optical illusions created by body painters and sand artist Jamie Harkins. The exhibition runs from July 5–30 and the School Holiday programme from July 8–23. Info: visit Estuary Arts Centre, Western Reserve, Orewa, www. estuaryarts.org or phone 426 5570.

Above, Body paint, including Sofia Bue Pederson’s ‘human marionette’, and below, 3D sand art by Jamie Harkins are included in Estuary Arts Centre’s Art of Illusion exhibition.

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students a sense of what it could be like to have no food for their family. “Every student generously took part in this opportunity to help others and we were overwhelmed by their generosity and graciousness. All the donations are exactly what we use in our everyday parcels and were extremely well thought out,” Judith said. She told the students that the foodbank has had record numbers requiring assistance in the last two months and was struggling to meet the demand – the Fleming House contributions saved the day. “The shelves are now stacked to overflowing and we look forward to being able to assist many families over the coming months.”

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Young artist rapt about raptors

Dinosaurs, as imagined for the Jurassic Park movies, are being recreated as art pieces by local preschool teacher Sam Domett. Sam describes herself as “a bit of a tomboy” who has always loved animals and dinosaurs in particular. She is also a huge fan of animation and movies such as Jaws and Jurassic Park. A wardrobe-sized cupboard in the lounge of her Army Bay home is filled with plastic Jurassic Park figures. One of her earliest memories is of her father drawing

the Disney version of Rudyard Kipling’s Shere Khan the tiger from The Jungle Book; and her mother and sister make pottery animals. Sam’s dinosaur drawings were her first in coloured pencil, and the first artworks that she’s offered for sale. Several have already sold from Estuary Arts Centre, and commissions have begun to come in. Info: look for Sam Domett’s dinosaurs (Raptorqueen89) on Facebook.

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Hair raising fundraiser It’s the second year that Wig Wednesday has been held as a fundraiser for the Child Cancer Foundation, and it seems to be catching on. Several Hibiscus Coast Primary Schools, and Orewa College, were among more than 300 businesses, schools, community groups and individuals nationwide who registered to take part. Teachers and students donned colourful hairdos, with Orewa College raising $800 and Dairy Flat School around $500 for the cause. Constable Brian Ward of Whangaparaoa also got in on the act, visiting a class at Red Beach School and taking photos back to show the kids at Ronald McDonald House that they Constable Bryan Ward joined a class at Red Beach School for Wig Wednesday have support. As well as being school on June 21. community officer, Constable Ward is, together with his sidekick puppet police Wig Wednesday was officially held dog Bobby, an ambassador for Kidz First on June 21, but schools held it on Children’s Hospital and says he jumped various Wednesdays last month. All the money went to the Child Cancer at the opportunity to help sick kids. “They can be in hospital for months, Foundation, which supports children and I have been to a couple of with cancer and their families. funerals as well and it’s heartbreaking. Donations can still be made, www. childcancer.org.nz Anything we can do is a bonus.”

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100 years of history diarised John Clapperton of Waitoki has combined research and personal experiences in his recently published book The Clapperton Diaries, documenting a unique perspective of New Zealand from 1885 until the 1990s. John’s grandfather, William Nicol, tangy pickles from which to extricate arrived in New Zealand from Scotland himself, he was undermined by an outaboard the Crusader and settled in of-touch and dysfunctional Survey Pahi, Northland. His documentation Dept in Whangarei. He left, became of the Crusader’s voyage is still held by an engineer with Auckland Council, the family, although a facsimile has and later worked on the Moumoukai since been deposited with the National and Huia Reservoirs. Maritime Museum. The diaries are the The Clapperton Diaries includes only record of this pioneer’s life but his grandson painstakingly patched anecdotes of John’s adventures as an together the extraordinary history amateur mechanic with his brother of his grandfather’s career, and later on virtually anything motorised – including making them go much faster added his own rich experiences. than they were designed to – as well Having qualified post-war as a as John’s own diaries of a motorcycle surveyor with NZ Lands and Survey, circumnavigation of the UK in the John surveyed and mapped most of the Far North from Bay of Islands to 1950s, salvation of a Dorset farm and Cape Reinga during the 1950s when the two ocean voyages there and back. Northland was still virtually road-less, The book was edited by Crispin and electricity was but a dream for Caldicott, who says he wanted to Northlanders. With more than a few ensure that this record of an earlier problems to overcome, and several New Zealand is not lost.

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Air pistol shooters could be rubbing shoulders with bowlers and petanque players, forming a sports hub in Western Reserve, if a scheme suggested to the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board last month goes ahead. The proposal is to build an air pistol could have as many as 20 bays as well facility on the northern side of Bowls as clubrooms, toilets and kitchen Orewa, within the footprint that the facilities. This would enable it to attract bowling club leases from Auckland national events and potentially establish Council. a National Air Gun Training Academy, Hibiscus Coast Air Pistol Club which would be used to train youth, Executive committee member Hugh disabled and able-bodied shooters to Lemmon told the local board that the compete at national and international club’s current location, at Wentworth competitions including the Paralympics, College gym, has been great but that Commonwealth Games, Olympic the club needs its own facility in order Games and World Cup events. to cater for growth in the sport. They would also be able to run school “We have an opportunity to establish holiday programmes “to increase the ourselves and build a world class skills, concentration and discipline in facility,” Mr Lemmon said. He said our local youth while enforcing the they have agreement in principle from safe handling of air guns”. the bowling club. Mr Yelavich says although the club Hibiscus Coast Air Pistol Club will ensure soundproofing is dealt president and coach Greg Yelavich is with in any facility, “probably the also on Bowls Orewa’s board, which bowlers make more noise than the air is how the suggestion of building the pistol shooters do”. facility there came about. The proposal will require an alteration He says that while most air pistol clubs to Bowls Orewa’s lease, and the Air have 10 to 12 shooting bays, he hopes Pistol club will come back to the local that the proposed centre in Orewa board as plans progress.

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The good fishing continues and it’s evident that we have a late season again. The water temperature is slowly dropping but the fish are feeding aggressively as they put on condition (a layer of fat) to see them through the cooler months. The kahawai are feeding on vast whitebait schools all around our coast and with activity like this the snapper and kingfish are never too far away. Drift fishing through these schools of feeding fish, using jigs, soft baits and baits, is an easy way to stay with the fish as they move around feeding. Alternatively you could anchor up-tide from the activity and strayline or float baits back to the feeding fish. Hold these fish in the area with a berley trail. I have been using salmon berley when fishing in close and a pilchard and bonito berley when out deeper in the Gulf. I find the salmon berley is good inshore where there are less sharks. You might find that the kids would like to give fishing a go these school holidays. The great thing about fishing is that you can make it as hardcore or as casual as you want. Around our coast we have very accessible places to fish from the shore and this is a good option for a child’s fishing trip. I know from previous experience that the young ones’ attention span can dwindle quite quickly if they are not catching or actively doing something during the trip. Here are a few tips that can help them enjoy a few hours fishing: yy Turn it into a contest – a chocolate fish for the biggest fish! yy Fish in a location where they can safely wander off, explore rock pools, build sand castles or feed the little fish while they wait for better bites. yy Take snacks and a drink because they will get hungry. yy Try not to travel too far as this can take the fun out of the excursion – “are we there yet?” yy Around the Hibiscus Coast you could try the Weiti River wharf, the Gulf Harbour breakwater, the rocky ledge at the end of Pinecrest Drive (follow the path down to the rocks), Wenderholm River, Army Bay and Little Manly beach. All are areas where you have a reasonable chance of catching a fish for tea. Most of these areas will work best on the rising tide when the fish move in closer to feed. You might also want to keep a look out for birds feeding near the shore. In most cases there will be kahawai and maybe snapper under them as they feed on the whitebait.

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Wentworth College student Sean Herbert will head to Lake Garda, Italy to represent NZ in the O’pen Bic Worlds (July 31–August 5). This will be Sean’s fourth World’s event and he is looking forward to the challenge of testing his skills against some very tough competition. Later in August he will also compete, along with Mikayla Butler (also from Wentworth College) in the Youth 420 Team Sailing Worlds, at the same venue. The team of six New Zealand sailors will be training hard between now and late July. Info: New Zealand Youth Team Sailing on Facebook.

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Breakfast of champions

On the eve of the first test between the All Blacks and the Lions, a group of college students shared breakfast at Eden Park with former players as well as attending a pre-match ‘captain’s run’. Twenty-five students, including two from Whangaparaoa College and one from Kingsway School, took part in the ASB Young Leaders Rugby Experience on Friday, June 23. Whangaparaoa School principal James Thomas says the school nominated prefects and keen sports players Amber Ferreira and Matt Ripley because of their positive leadership qualities. Amber said it was an awesome experience which included watching the captain’s run (a training session run by the team captain). This session is usually closed to the public because it is when the team practises planned plays for the game. The students also went behind the scenes including walking through the Whangaparaoa College prefect tunnel that players run through to get Amber Ferreira with All Black Beauden Barrett. onto the field at Eden Park.

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Dynamic Lanes Public Meeting, Red Beach School Hall, Red Beach Road, 9.30am–11am. Air your concerns and learn more about Auckland transport’s lane trial for Whangaparaoa Road. All welcome. (see story p6)

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Puppetry and the Art of Illusion Programme. Estuary Arts Centre, Western Reserve, Orewa. The magic of puppetry and more including workshops for the children. (see story p20)

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Young Ocean Explorers, Orewa Library, Moana Ave, Orewa, 2.30pm–3.30pm. Meet the people behind the Young Ocean Explorers TV series. A must-see for budding conservationists. Entry free. (see story p17)

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Community planting at Shakespear Open Sanctuary, from 10am. Barbecue provided afterwards. All welcome. Follow signs from park entry. (see story back page)

Hibiscus Coast Forest & Bird Community Planting Day, Karaka Cove Reserve, Whangaparaoa, 10am. Look for the Forest & Bird flag – off road parking at Reserve, 263 Whangaparaoa Rd. Barbecue and refreshments provided. Spades/gloves supplied or bring your own. Wear suitable clothing and boots. Bring a friend! If rainy, planting postponed to July 23. (see story back page)

Manly Fire Volunteers and Fitter Faster Stronger host a Family Fun Day, 625 Whangaparaoa Rd, Stanmore Bay, 10am–2pm. Lots of activities and prizes including challenging the Manly Volunteer Fire Brigade to a test of wits, skill and fitness. (see story p22)

Life Writing Workshop, Whangaparaoa Library, 10.30am– 3.30pm. Need help writing your life story? Join author Jane Bissell for a day of creative inspiration and tips. To register visit www. janebissellwriting.com

Hibiscus Coast Forest & Bird Community Planting Day, Jelas Moffat Reserve, Orewa Estuary, 10am. Look for the Forest & Bird flag at Longmore Lane bridge, between Silverdale Primary and Kingsway School, Millwater. Barbecue and refreshments provided. Spades/gloves supplied or bring your own. Wear suitable clothing and boots. Bring the family! Rain day is August 6. (see story back page)

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A decade of Hibiscus Matters. Hibiscus Matters celebrates 10 years in print. Estuary Arts Centre, Western Reserve, Orewa. Stories and photos on display, depicting the people, events and issues that make Hibiscus Coast the community it is. (see ad this page)

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A small, dedicated bunch of volunteers worked hard to get thousands of plants in the ground. From left, Shakespear Regional Park was busy on June 18, with a race taking place as well as community plantings. Whangaparaoa Lions John Lambert, left, and Alister McKinnon regularly take part in the plantings.

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The green places around the Hibiscus Coast are getting greener with the planting season well underway. Hundreds of volunteers are turning up to weekend community plantings around the Coast, with some of the biggest at Shakespear Open Sanctuary – two plantings last month at the open sanctuary drew more than 150 volunteers each time. Fences have come down and around 4000 plants gone in on 3ha of land within the pest proof fence; the ground is still covered in cowpats but is now retired from farming. Shakespear Open Sanctuary Society chair Peter Jackson says the plan is to gradually plant up the steep-sided gullies, leaving the farmed area on the ridgelines, where it’s easier to maintain. New plantings will link several areas of existing bush, extending bird habitat and also change the look of the park. Peter says that, after around 40 years of planting, the end is in sight with potentially “just a decade or so” of planting to go. The next SOSSI planting day is on July 16 – see What’s The Clavier family from Birkdale – even three-yearOn p31, for details. old Kenji got in on the act.

Weiti riverbank makeover Compared with Shakespear Open Sanctuary’s plantings, volunteers were a lot thinner on the ground at a Hibiscus Coast Forest & Bird community planting alongside the Weiti River at Silverdale on June 25. A total of 15 volunteers – including several Forest & Bird members – had to get 1700 native seedlings in the ground – a task that took them three hours. Richard Chambers, who was coordinating the event for the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board, said that it would have been nice to have more locals involved, however there are a lot of planting events on, both locally and around Auckland, which made the turnout not unexpected. The planting on the river’s edge at 36 Hibiscus Coast Highway will enhance the new reserve to be formed there but the big issue, according to volunteer Vern Rule, is the positive effect it will have on water quality. The river was not always heavily silted and filled with mangroves – a result of development. Vern recalls hearing several years ago from a resident who swam in the Weiti River as a young person, around 80 years ago. A pest trapping line will be set in the area – Vern has already been trapping there and caught 13 possums in less than a month. The next Hibiscus Coast Forest & Bird planting day is on July 16. See What’s On, p31 for details.

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