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Coast athletes excel at international events July appears to have been a magic month for a number of young Hibiscus Coast athletes who competed in major international competitions, with impressive results.

Whangaparaoa netballer Michaela Sokolich-Beatson is fast making a name for herself within the Mystics squad and was chosen to captain the New Zealand U21 team which

contested the Netball World Youth Cup in Botswana, July 8–16. The International Netball Federation describes the event as “the pinnacle of netball competition for emerging players”. The NZ team went in as defending champions and faced Australia in the final, securing a 60–57 win in a close fought match.

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for the Silver Ferns squad.

Local swimmer Finn KennardCampbell of Arkles Bay backstroked his way to the podium, bringing back Gold, Silver and Bronze medals (one of each) from the Commonwealth Youth Games, held in the Bahamas July 19–23.

The Gold was for the Men’s 50m

backstroke, Bronze for the Men’s 100m backstroke and Silver in the 400m mixed medley (first leg, 100m backstroke).

The nine members of the NZ swim team excelled in the pool, coming second to England on the medal table with 20 medals, seven of them Gold – just one behind the English tally. continued page 2

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Mystics defender Michaela Sokolich-Beatson of Whangaparaoa led the U21 NZ team to victory against the Australians in the Netball World Youth Cup final.

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Across all sports, the NZ team ended up in third place, behind England and Australia. The Kiwis also earned praise for donating a suitcase full of NZ branded sports gear to the Tanzanian team who were struggling for kit.

Finn has been selected for the Swimming NZ national team and High Performance Sport NZ and Sport NZ’s ‘pathway to podium’ programme.

He will represent NZ again at the Australian State teams short course championship in October.

“I want to thank the Whangaparaoa Rotary club for their generous contribution towards the cost of competing at the Games, along with family and friends who donated to my Give-a-little page,” he says.

Preparation for a kickboxing title fight in the Pacific Islands took Marcus Heywood a solid two months, at Dynamic Martial Arts in Silverdale.

The Stanmore Bay fighter, aged 23, attended the first World Kickboxing Association (WKA) sanctioned event in Tahiti at the end of June with a fiveperson NZ team.

Here he came up against Teva Paulet of Tahiti in a five-round fight for the

Under 76kg Polynesia title – winning this gave him his first international title.

The competition was overseen by WKA Oceania regional director Dave Sawyer of Dynamic Martial Arts.

“Marcus was motivated in that final round by the recent birth of his baby,” Dave Sawyer says.

Lifesavers leave it all in the pool Two solid days of racing in the pool on July 21 and 22 saw New Zealand’s surf lifesaving team finish in fifth place overall at the World Games in Poland.

It’s been nine years since New Zealand last sent a lifesaving team to the World Games and the selected athletes include Northern Arena’s Steven Kent and Orewa surf lifesaver Ella Drinnan.

They were up against some of the best athletes in the world.

Multi-sport event and team manager Mark Weatherall says the event was a great experience for the team of 10 athletes, who set many new personal bests.

“I’m very proud of the team and it’s an important step towards next year’s Lifesaving World Championships in Adelaide,” he says.

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New building going up in central Orewa

A new two-storey building is to be constructed on a prominent site at 348 Hibiscus Coast Highway in Orewa town centre and leased as a hub for restaurants and cafés.

The site is on the corner of the Jonathan Rigg. The company was highway and Moana Ave, backing granted resource consent for the onto Bakehouse Lane and right project in March. The consent opposite Moana Reserve. application was not publicly notified.

The building currently on the site was The primary issue that the consent formerly occupied by the ASB bank – it dealt with was a shortfall of 39 car has been vacant since the bank relocated parks. The application states that: to a small site in Hillary Square last year. “no additional car parks are able to That building is to be demolished and be provided on the site due to the the new premises will be designed to difficulties in Orewa with sea level provide premises for four restaurants/ rise of providing basement car parking cafés. and the constraints above ground The site is owned by Pamber presented by the 10.5m maximum (Auckland) whose sole director is height control in Orewa town centre”.

This building in central Orewa, opposite Moana Reserve, is to be demolished and rebuilt as a hub for restaurants or cafés.

Silverdale infrastructure boost The provision of what Cr Wayne Walker calls “the most significant new infrastructure on the Coast for a very long time” has been made possible by a new funding model designed to speed up housing developments.

An investment of $201 million sourced from Government and the private sector via a company called Crown Infrastructure Partners, will provide in Silverdale/Wainui for a new arterial road ($60 million), the Curley Ave Bridge ($89 million), a service reservoir ($15 million), water supply booster pump station ($10 million), sewer and pump station ($25 million) and stormwater ($2 million).

The infrastructure will allow residential housing development to be expanded over the next 30 years, providing for up to 7500 houses to be built in Wainui – which is around 5500 more than was previously possible under the Unitary Plan, given infrastructure constraints.

The announcement of the new funding was made recently, on July 23. Crown Infrastructure Partners will establish Special Purposes Vehicles (SPVs), with the long-term goal of “changing the market for infrastructure provision in NZ”, investing in road and water infrastructure instead of Councils.

SPVs will be funded by development

contributions and targeted rates charged to residents of the new subdivisions.

Cr Wayne Walker says he understands that the plan for the roading network to be created in Silverdale includes a new proposal for a link via a bridge across the northern motorway into Milldale in Wainui East, which he says will be “a massive undertaking”. There will also be a bridge across the upper Weiti River at Curley Ave (see map).

The first project to be funded by the Special Purposes Vehicle is in Drury, but Cr Walker says work is already underway on securing the land necessary for the Wainui infrastructure.

He says the plan will make lights at the intersection of Silverdale Street and Hibiscus Coast Highway, which have been put on Auckland Transport’s ‘to do list’ after a long battle by local residents, redundant. “The last thing you should do is put any lights in ahead of this,” Cr Walker says. “The project uses existing lights at the East Coast Rd and Hibiscus Coast Highway intersection and links Silverdale from all directions. It just doesn’t make sense to have another set of lights at a dangerous location that will bog down traffic and mobility.”

He says the Wainui work will also accelerate other transport improvements, such as walking and

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The roading network shown in this map, from the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board’s Silverdale Plan, will be brought forward along with an additional link across the motorway into Milldale in Wainui East.

cycling and the bus network, giving the buses a much more direct route.

However, Silverdale resident Lorraine Sampson who has had a long involvement with trying to solve transport issues for the area, says while the planned roading improvements may be helpful for people going to and from Millwater and Wainui, they do nothing for the Village or the industrial park.

She says the money would be better spent on connecting Silverdale Village

with the industrial side via a signalised intersection.

“They’re forgetting the business park is the employment hub and will provide jobs for those new residents, so proper access in and out is crucial,” Mrs Sampson says. “The first priority for funding should be projects that help existing residents and ratepayers, not the ones who haven’t moved here yet. Where there’s new development, things get done, but there’s nothing in the pot for the existing area as we struggle along.”

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This whole Dynamic Lanes project shows the attitude that Auckland Transport seems to have towards the public. We are made to feel like we should be grateful for something that we have had very little input on, and that raises real concerns. I was at the meeting at Red Beach School and can see that for the wider community on the peninsula using the road as their only way in and out, it has merit. But if you’re going to use us as guinea pigs, at least make sure that the experiment is safe for all road users. I would have thought that was the very least we could expect.

Diane Campbell, Red Beach

Show compassion I read with a great deal of fury your two stories about hedgehogs and cat free covenants on the Coast. Both had the common denominator Hibiscus Coast Forest and Bird, “conservationists” – more like bullies. It seems to be ‘your way or the highway’. Firstly, compassion for all species, and I applaud the lady that shows that to the hedgehogs, good for you – the world needs more kind compassionate people. Hedgehogs and other species are an introduced species by man, the biggest predator on the planet.

Oops, never mind, no compassion for them. Man introduced them, now let’s slaughter them! Secondly, cat-free covenants on the coast. I have two cats, one indoors and one allowed out on my property during the day only. This is for my cats’ safety and wellbeing and me, being a caring responsible owner. Neither cats have any interest in birds and if they did, they would not be given the opportunity to harm the birds. I like all creatures and my responsibility is to ensure no harm comes to any other species by my family, furry or otherwise. It annoys me greatly when a group of people think they know everything and ban everything. I am fed up with it being

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assumed that we are all idiots and legislated accordingly. We have a real problem in this country with abuse of women and children and animals.

Broad-spectrum compassion for others (people and animals) needs to be taught at schools for those poor children that have never known it. If we start there we may have a chance at saving species and the country.

Catarina Militia, Gulf Harbour

Dynamic questions I could not attend either of the recent meetings on the Dynamic Lanes, but have the following comments and queries for Auckland Transport to consider based on what was reported and quoted in Hibiscus Matters, July 19 edition. Auckland Harbour Bridge also has a concrete barrier separating the opposing traffic flows; why is this hard barrier not required on Whangaparaoa Road where the lanes will also change flow direction?

Penlink will reduce traffic flow on this section of road by more than 40 percent of the current levels. If Penlink is completed, this section of road will not need widening at all, never mind 10 years from now. Bear in mind, that while engineers believe the median strip to be a ‘wasted road space’, the existing median strip is currently the only means of refuge and safe access during peak traffic flow that vehicles must turn onto or off Whangaparaoa Road from the side roads that intersect in this section of road. Who accepts responsibility for the accidents that will occur in this lane? If AT takes safety seriously, they will do all that is reasonably practicable to ensure the safety of the public who are using the road – as legislation requires. Reacting to an incident is never the safest way. The whole purpose of this project is to improve flow on this section of road and remove the bottlenecks already evident here. Now you have stated that the engineers do not expect vehicles to

be able to even achieve the reduced speed limit of 50 kph. The problem is the bottleneck, and the bottleneck will still exist every time a vehicle needs to turn off or on to Whangaparaoa Rd. How can construction begin, in fact, how can a budget be approved, to spend public money, when the due diligence has simply not been completed? How has a Project Director / Project Manager been given an ‘Approved for Construction’ stamp at this stage of a project? On another note, has the impact of the proposed changes to the Silverdale intersection also been taken into consideration when this trial has been ‘studied’?

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We wonder whether the road marking people took a cellphone call while drawing the centre line down Keith Morris Lane in Orewa? Strange that we only just noticed this as it was done a long time ago.

Hedgehogs “like gorse” The article on the hedgehog issue was very balanced I think (HM July 5). It is a difficult issue. I was at the library talk and think Forest & Bird was right to make any potential carers aware of the fact that they’re dealing with an introduced pest. It was important to put all the facts out there, so people can decide for themselves. It’s something I thought about a lot before I turned up to the talk. On balance I think Forest and Bird are right. There is no need to be cruel to any creature, but taking that next step of nurturing a species that does damage to our natural environment makes no sense to me.

We surely wouldn’t do the same for rats or possums? Our native birds developed without ground dwelling mammals like hedgehogs. At the talk the Hedgehog Lady described the introduction of hedgehogs from England as “brought in, like gorse” – an apt comparison. With hindsight we see the problems that introducing any species can bring. Now we need to find ways to humanely deal with the effects of those mistakes on our native wildlife.

Angela Robinson, Hatfields Beach

Coffee on the trot

I’ll have a flat white please – and two sugar lumps! When the Coffee Station visited North Shore Riding for the Disabled in Stillwater, both horses and volunteers approved.

Spell checked

Auckland Transport didn’t get off to a very good start at its public meeting about Dynamic Lanes in Red Beach last month. The first slide, which was up on the screen as people arrived at the hall, spelt Whangaparaoa incorrectly – ‘Whangaporaoa’.

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Cute carnivores What allows hedgehog protection enthusiasts to flourish is the “cute factor”. It’s the only reason people are prepared to spend so much time and energy caring for an introduced pest.

I used to value the way the hedgehogs wandered around my garden, eating slugs and snails but since then I’ve learned more about the damage they do as carnivores in our environment.

It’s so important to protect our rare, indigenous bird species and that should be the priority.

Stephen Webster, Army Bay

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Masters medals replaced Dairy Flat bowler Scott Curran will have his stolen World Masters Games medals replaced as a result of a story in the July 19 issue of Hibiscus Matters. Scott won Gold for the Mixed Pairs (age 30 to 39) and Men’s Fours (40-49) at the Masters and was hoping to pass them down to his son. The story described how Scott’s medals went missing from the Carlton Bowling Club in Auckland not long after the Games ended. After seeing the story, a World Masters Games softball umpire from Red Beach saw the story and offered to gift the medal that he received for his umpiring services to Scott. Scott was just about to take up the generous offer, when he was contacted by World Master Games chief executive Jennah Wooten last week.

She said a relative had seen the story in the paper and contacted her. As a result, replacements for both Scott’s missing medals will be couriered to him. Scott says he’s over the moon with the result and thanks everyone who offered to help.

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Hibiscus Matters was sad to hear of the recent death of John Drury of Orewa, at hospice. John had a long involvement with the Orewa Ratepayers and Residents Association, including many years as president. He was known for his forthright views and for never hesitating to champion a worthy cause on behalf of the community. John was among those instrumental in getting developers’ plans for high rise buildings in central Orewa quashed in the Environment Court.

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Katja May of Red Beach is well used to spending time with ocean creatures in her role as managing director of ecotour company Blue Voluntours.

These photos are from a special encounter with dolphins that began at Gulf Harbour on July 16. “We first encountered them coming out of Gulf Harbour Marina, then we left them behind and anchored at a bay on the eastern tip of Kawau. Just when we were about to leave they came and revisited us,” Katja says. She says that boatie Chris Torckler was super cautious around the dolphins.

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The change to new maintenance contracts last month has been a backward step for a children’s playground in Millwater, according to residents and a local councillor.

Since parents complained to the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board about the use of Glyphosate/Roundup in the little playground in Botanical Drive, at the end of 2015, it has been a no-go area for sprays, However, parents became aware on July 17 that spraying was taking place.

It was subsequently confirmed that Glyphosate was sprayed on weeds there.

Shona Roberts, whose child plays at the park, says when she rang to complain be why the new contractors were not to Auckland Council, she was advised aware of the arrangement when they to keep kids off the playground. “I began their first round of work last thought she was joking, as it was month. school holidays!” Shona says. “There “We are currently trying to arrange a is absolutely no need to spray – there meeting between our new contractors, are no weeds causing problems.”

Ventia, and some local groups who She also contacted Cr John Watson, want some flexibility in the contracts,” who says the spraying was “appalling”. Mrs Parfitt says. “Those issues need to He is looking into what occurred and be formalized and put in the contract.” seeking answers from Council staff She says where no spraying is to take who are in charge of the new contracts. place the local board would have He says he hopes that the local board to be assured that the park will be advocates for no spraying in local parks maintained to the same standard, or which the community has advised it better. wants. “They can ask for that under Under the new contract, use of sprays the new contracts,” he says. is to be limited and should not be Local board chair Julia Parfitt says around play equipment, she says. there was an informal agreement with Shona Roberts says the situation the former contractors, Recreational is disappointing. “We feel like the Services, not to spray the Botanical little guys who must keep constantly Drive playground. However, she says battling to get what we want,” she nothing was formalised and that could says. “It is wearing us out.”

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Gull officially opens its unmanned site at 315 Wainui Road this week, after obtaining resource consent in September last year.

The site offers 24/7 drive-through, pay-at-pump technology for purchase of Regular 91 and Gull Force (98) petrol, as well as diesel.

The arrival of the Gull station in Wainui Road is expected to impact on petrol prices around the Coast – something that the NZ Automobile Association calls “the Gull effect”.

This is the localised drop in prices at the pump across Gull’s competitors that has been observed elsewhere in the country following the opening of a Gull site.

Local petrol prices have long been a source of complaint on the Coast and were the subject of an investigation by Hibiscus Matters in May last year.

The local community is invited to the official Opening Celebration, which will be held this weekend, on

Cheaper petrol starts here: Gull Millwater opens this week. It is an unmanned station that will look similar to this one, in Hampton Downs.

Saturday, August 5, 10am–12 noon at the site. The Silverdale Rugby Club will provide a barbecue, a coffee caravan will give away free coffee and Gull representatives will have spot prizes to give away.

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New funds just a start July was another busy month for Auckland Council, with significant announcements made on housing and transport.

On July 11 I joined the Finance Minister, Steven Joyce to announce a new $300 million infrastructure investment for Auckland. Provided through the government’s Housing Infrastructure Fund (HIF), the investment will bring forward construction of 10,500 new homes in Whenuapai and Redhills.

Under the HIF millions will also be invested in transport infrastructure, including an extension to Fred Taylor Drive and Northside Drive, an update and realignment of Trig Road and a new bridge crossing to the West Harbour ferry terminal.

These upgrades will deliver benefits for commuters in the north-west of our city while driving whole-of-network improvements by reducing congestion, creating more transport choice and improving travel times.

July also saw the announcement of Crown Infrastructure Partners, a new infrastructure investment vehicle that will enable the construction of thousands of new homes in Auckland.

Earlier this year we took to Government the concept of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to fund infrastructure in a way that recognises constraints on further Council borrowing. Under this vehicle we have lodged proposals with Government that would enable us to bring forward construction of around 23,300 new homes in South and North Auckland, much earlier than would otherwise be possible.

The initial investment of $387 million in transport and water infrastructure in Drury South and West, Paerata and Pukekohe will enable the construction of 17,800 dwellings much earlier than would otherwise be the case.

A further major development will be around Wainui in North Auckland with $200 million in infrastructure funding required for an additional 5500 dwellings.

The new investment vehicle will provide capital from Government and the private sector which will not be debt on Council’s books. It will be funded through development contributions and infrastructure charges within the new housing developments.

Combined, the HIF and Crown Infrastructure Partners will deliver close to a billion dollars in new infrastructure spending for Auckland. The new investment speaks to the strong and constructive relationship between Council and Government and is a great start in tackling our city’s housing and transport challenges. But it is only a start.

More investment is needed to bring forward the important projects our city needs to keep pace with growth, and I will continue to engage with Government to ensure Auckland can build the infrastructure it needs to grow up and out.

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Puhoi Village planning bus turnaround

Plans to establish a proper school bus turnaround in Puhoi Village are underway to improve child safety and reduce congestion. The Puhoi Community Forum hopes to construct the turnaround, with the capacity to hold more than one bus, in an open space opposite Puhoi River Motors. As it stands busses are forced to do a three point turn using the one way bridge that links to the Puhoi Sports Club carpark.

Puhoi Community Forum co-chair Dustyn O’Leary says it’s an issue that everyone in the community talks about. “We are looking to put this in as infrastructure for the long term,” Dustyn says. The project would also include a footbridge for access to the turnaround over the river arm that runs between the open space and the sports club. “Currently there is no safe pedestrian route across the river arm so the footbridge will be essential if we want to do this project.” The forum plans to have costings and public consultation sorted before next year, however approval is also needed from Auckland Transport (AT). “I have contacted three people from AT and I’m yet to have any feedback on the idea.” Dustyn says the main issue will be soil stability and run off into the river, but would like to see the project completed in the next two years. Talks are also being held with Puhoi River Motors owner Russell Green with possible concerns that vehicles may use his premises as parking due to its location. The turnaround could also cater for tour busses to free up car parking in the village. The whole project is expected to cost within the hundreds of thousands of dollars, which will be covered by grants and fundraising.

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Two local businessmen have stepped Hibiscus Coast Community RSA. Business consultant Andy Thomason says Hibiscus Matters’ front-page story on the RSA’s financial struggles last April was the catalyst for him to get involved.

He has been working with the club, with the backing of the committee, for around eight weeks and a key focus is to improve communication within the club.

He also brought in a friend, Dean Morris of Storm Entertainment, who is working with the club in Vipond Road to make the most of what he says is a fantastic venue.

The tribute band shows that Dean put on at Jacs often brought in full houses.

Dean is excited about the possibilities afforded by the RSA, which has the capacity for almost 400 people.

He began by talking with members.

“It’s important that we provide something that existing members want, but also attract new members with a choice of musical genres,” Dean says.

He is bringing tribute bands such as Pink Floyd and The Eagles into the mix, as well as Open Mic nights. A Ball is planned for later in the year.

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President Frank Coggan’s suggestion of a talent quest is another project, which is now underway. Coast Kids with Talent is open to anyone aged 13–19, with any kind of talent. Registration is open now and a series of shows at the RSA leading up to a grand final will start in September. Winners will be chosen by a panel of judges.

There is a cash prize of $1000, or recording time to the same value.

Anyone interested in taking part can private message Dean Morris on Facebook or phone him on 021 183 1504.

An Open Day at the RSA is also planned for Saturday, September 9, which will include markets, entertainment and a dinner and dance in the evening. More details will be in this paper in due course.

“We want to show off this fantastic venue and make the most of it,” Dean says. “I’m really excited about bringing in a high level of entertainment and attracting new audiences who could become members.”

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Twenty-five years a Toastmaster Army Bay resident, Bjorn Weis Simonsen has achieved a speaking milestone.

His longevity with Toastmasters – 25 years – will be recognised by the organisation with a Long Service Award.

His achievement was marked at Bjorn’s club, Hibiscus Coast Toastmasters, recently. It was Bjorn’s famous Danish cake all-round as the Manly based club also celebrated their Silver Anniversary as a club.

Bjorn joined Toastmasters in Hastings in 1992. He has also been a member at Waipukurau, Warkworth, SilverdaleOrewa and, during an English teaching assignment in China, he established the ‘First Fuzhou Toastmasters Club’ in 2009 as one of three High Performance Leadership projects that he has done.

Teaching has taken Bjorn and his wife, Lene, who is also a member of Hibiscus Coast Toastmasters Club, around the world including to Tanzania, Tonga, Fiji and Australia.

“I believe that the Toastmasters International Programme is one of the best I’ve ever seen in my time as an English teacher,” Bjorn says. “It’s not a weekend crash-course. You get back what you put in with great interest.”

Bjorn has mentored many younger Toastmasters including Hibiscus Coast local Alexander Kuch who, at 22, is a global speaker on children’s adoption rights, meeting with foreign dignitaries and volunteers as a youth ambassador.

Alex says Bjorn has pushed him to achieve his full potential. “I have learned

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Meetings are fortnightly at the Bridge Club in Edith Hopper Park, Manly.

The emphasis is always on having fun but this is especially so at the club’s annual Humorous Speech Contest, which takes place this week, on August 8 at 7.15pm. Guests are warmly welcomed. You might even hear a quip or two from the master himself!

Bjorn will be presented with a District 72 (New Zealand) Long Service Award from Toastmasters International later this year.

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Rating values explained Auckland Council will update rating values this year, and we often get asked, given the positive market movement since the last rating valuation, will my rates increase? Well, the answer is complicated, but to put it simply – it depends!

Councils apportion rates based on rating values (RVs).

These are assessed every three years using a mass appraisal approach, largely computer calculated and considering a number of factors such as property type, location, land size, zoning, dwelling floor area, consented work and recent sales data.

Based on the 2013 Census, there are over 470,000 dwellings in Auckland, plus thousands of commercial properties, so assessing RVs is no easy task. The process has improved with access to a lot more data but it is not an accurate assessment of current market value, nor should the information be used for insurance purposes. The process calculates a Capital Value (CV) being an estimate of the selling price, used as the Rateable Value (RV); a Land Value (LV), the most likely bare land selling value; and Improvements Value (IV) being the difference between the RV and LV. Due to the number of properties, this process cannot individually assess every property, accurately taking into consideration things such as views, amenities, condition, fixtures and features which contribute to the appeal, and therefore the market value, of a property. It also relies on having accurate property data, which is not always the case, especially when it comes to dwelling sizes.

Traditionally, purchasers have used the RV as a benchmark when assessing market value, which is clearly flawed and becomes even more meaningless as the market moves over time.

There has been considerable market movement since the last rating valuations were done; REINZ records the median sales value for all of Auckland as being $610,000 in July 2014 compared with $845,000 in June 2017 (a 39 percent increase), so how may this effect rates?

Firstly the Council set their budget based on their planned spending for the new financial year. After all fixed charges per rateable property are calculated (Uniform Annual General Charge, Waste Management Fee and Transport Levy) and deducted from their total budget, the remainder is generally apportioned over all rateable properties (based on type – residential, rural or commercial) with weighting applied depending on the proportion of rates paid by each property type. The share of this remainder is apportioned using the RV. Therefore, many factors influence the change in a rates bill – the amount that Council has increased its budget, the change in number of rateable properties (affecting the total value of fixed charges), the way Council applies the weighting factor between property type and finally, compared to the last RV assessment, how much a property has changed in relation to others in Auckland.

For example, if your RV has increased since July 2014, but not as much as the rest of Auckland, it could be possible, depending on all the other factors, for your rates to remain the same or decrease as the greater share of the increase is absorbed by other properties. Those whose zoning has changed to higher density under the new Unitary Plan may see significant increases in their land values in relation to other properties, so the opposite may apply there, with rates increasing by a greater than average amount.

Rates for this year have already been assessed based on the July 2014 RVs, and new RVs will be available in November for assessing next year’s rates. It is still important to look at the new RVs and see if they fairly represent the value of your property. Houseowners can object to the assessed RV within a set timeframe, requiring the valuers completing the RV to take a closer look at the assessed value for features not considered using the mass appraisal process. Any review of an RV will obviously adjust the amount of rates paid.

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Coast rock craze continues

The craze that was taken up by Hibiscus Coast children last summer for painting, hiding and searching for small rocks outdoors remains popular and rock hunters were out in force during the recent school holidays.

The #HBCrocks Facebook page currently has more than 1250 members (HM Feb 1).

Its originator, Toni Williams, says winter weather is no barrier to this activity – wet weather is a great time to paint rocks at home and then they can be taken outside to hide when it fines up.

Stanmore Bay is a particularly popular place to leave and search for rocks but the activity is going on all around the Coast.

There is a lot of creative fun to be had in painting the rocks and finders can keep Tatyana Levshina’s daughter Sasha, the rocks, photograph them, replace aged two, is a keen rock hunter who is pictured at home in Stanmore Bay them with others, or re-hide them.

For locals, writing #HBCRocks on with a recently found ‘shark rock’. the back makes them recognizable Facebook page to see what becomes of and allows others to search the local their rock.

Rodney Labour candidate Marja Lubeck, left, joined Hibiscus Coast Forest & Bird volunteers on a community planting day on July 16 at Karaka Cove Reserve in Whangaparaoa. It was a great day’s planting, with a total of 600 plants going in.

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When Jacky Zhou came to New Zealand looking for a better education and opportunities, he didn’t expect to find a new “mother” as well.

But when he went to work for Tim and Travena Howard, at Hibiscus Coast Service Centre, Whangaparaoa, two-and-a-half years ago, that’s what happened.

Jacky recently bought the business, but Tim and Travena will be staying on in the immediate future to ensure a smooth handover.

Tim, an auto electrician, mechanic and motorcycle specialist, will continue in the workshop and Travena will help with the administration.

“We’ve been working a long time and just felt it was time to handover the responsibilities that come with running a business,” Travena says.

“We’re ready to take life a little easier.”

Originally from Beijing, Jacky went to Wentworth College before his love of cars drew him to the automotive industry. He did an automotive

engineering course at Unitec (Level 7) and later joined the team at Hibiscus Coast Service Centre.

The workshop is a member of the Motor Trades Association and offers a range of mechanical and electrical repair services for motorcycles, cars, utes, 4WDs and light trucks, whether they are petrol or diesel. It also does warrant of fitness checks and tyres.

Jacky is keen to put his stamp on the business and is stocking top quality oil and parts, with plans to eventually do wheel alignments.

“I’d like to move towards being a very professional service with a clean and tidy workshop,” Jacky says.

“I also plan to expand our range of tyres and become a specialist tyre supplier.”

Jacky says he loves the NZ lifestyle with fewer people and stress, and especially the opportunity to go off-roading. But he does miss his mother’s cooking.

“The family atmosphere at work is something I hope to retain,” he says.

Orewa CCTV still under radar A year after Police instigated the notion of a network of CCTV cameras for Orewa town centre, the project is still under discussion.

Last year business organisation Further quotes are being sought and Destination Orewa Beach (DOB) once those are in, DOB will hold a surveyed its members, asking whether question and answer session with its town centre-wide CCTV is needed and members and CCTV consultants. offering options as to how it could be A formal ballot across the businesses paid for. The survey was inconclusive will then be held, the outcome of and since then the DOB board has which will decide if the project will go been looking at a number of quotes and ahead or not. A 51 percent ‘yes’ vote is ways of encouraging business input. required for a system to be installed.

DOB operations manager Hellen Police initiated the proposal, saying Wilkins says the quotes provided the cameras will enable them to initially were too far apart to provide identify vehicles used by offenders and useful comparisons in regard to cost provide other information of use in and equipment/technology details. solving local crime.

A tangled web, including what appears to be a dispute over the lease, surrounds the fortunes of Paprika Indian restaurant in Stanmore Bay. The restaurant has been operating from Stanmore Bay Cottage for a year. The property, at 195 Brightside Road, was among the properties that were formerly part of the Masala restaurant chain and was sold at auction in June for $1.73 million.

Hibiscus Matters understands that last week, on July 27, the new owner took possession and the following day erected a metal fence to effectively block access to Paprika restaurant.

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“Regardless of your day-to-day activities, life can get chaotic,” Hayley says. “We all need time to disconnect, nourish and refuel.

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guest who visits our spa. I have an abiding love of spas and when I travel, I make a point of visiting spas in other countries. Invive will reflect the very best of what I’ve learned through these experiences.”

The spa will offer treatments (spa treatment packages, massage, facials, body wraps and body scrubs, hand and feet care, and waxing), as well as yoga sessions for small groups.

“I took up yoga when I was pregnant and have experienced first-hand the benefits of incorporating yoga into my life. At Invive, we believe that wellness is influenced by variety so it is only natural yoga is part of our Invive story.”

Hayley says she has put her “heart and soul” into Invive.

“When someone takes the time to truly nourish themselves it has a ripple effect and everyone around them benefits – their family, friends and their community.”

Northern Arena in Silverdale, is negotiating the purchase of land in Warkworth to start development of a swimming pool facility by 2020.

It is understood the privatelyowned site is near the Warkworth Showgrounds.

Northern Arena director Matthew Saunders says details about the timeframe and design of the development will be released once the land is acquired.

Earlier this year, Council reviewed five Expressions of Interest in the Warkworth pool project.

Council’s head of active recreation Rob McGee says the list was narrowed down to three developers/pool providers regarding the opportunity to partner on a pool, but one company pulled out after follow-up discussions.

He says Council is reviewing the finance mechanisms that might be available to fund potential Council investment.

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Council’s potential investment,” Mr McGee says.

However, Mr Saunders says that although he is working with Council, he does not describe it as a partnership.

“I doubt we will get any financial contribution from Council,” Mr Saunders says. “We envisage operating and maintaining the facility ourselves.”

He says population growth and the area’s proximity to coastal areas makes a pool a high priority.

“We already have a number of pupils who attend our Silverdale centre from Warkworth and some from as far away as Mangawhai. We are keen to get things moving as quickly as possible.”

Northern Arena in Silverdale operates seven days a week and includes a gym facility.

The community has been advocating for a pool for Warkworth for many years with more than half of submissions to the Rodney Local Board Plan 2011-2013 requesting a community pool.

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An authentic Mediterranean food experience is in store for diners at Manly’s newest restaurant, The Palms.

Owner Mehmet Ceran and his family have left no stone unturned in their efforts to create a restaurant that is sophisticated, provides quality food at affordable prices, good service and a personally chosen wines selection to complement the food.

“Mediterranean food is a blend of many cultures and traditions mainly Mehmet Ceran French, Italian and Spanish. Mehmet says. “It is very cosmopolitan, which roasters, and train people in coffee I believe suits Manly and the wider roasting.

Whangaparaoa region.”

“The coffee at The Palms is a The Palms menu specialises in a unique blend, with beans from four selection of seafood, vegetarian and continents.” meat tapas, as well as a range of more traditional main courses. Mehmet The new restaurant caters for a range says the tapas are ideal sharing and for of dining experiences, from intimate anyone who wants to taste a range of dinners for two to groups of up to 40. Children are welcome and people food without feeling overly full. with special dietary requirements or “Plus, it means they will always allergies are specifically catered for. have room for one of our fantastic The restaurant aims to be 100 percent homemade desserts!” peanut free.

Mehmet moved to New Zealand from Twenty staff are involved in the Turkey in 1991 as an antique and seven-day-a-week operation, where textile restorer. customers are welcome to pop in for “But I also had a great passion for food a coffee and snack, or an after work and coffee, which is not unusual in drink.

363 are very Turkey where food andPMS coffee “Hospitality demands hospitality from much a part of the way we socialise.” the hosts, and I believe the ambience He has been involved with 14 cafes of the new restaurant is second-to012 Mehmet says.PMS 363 and three small Turkish outlets PMS in none,” “ The Coast is Auckland and on the Coast, and well and truly ready for a restaurant continues to import and sell coffee with the ‘wow’ factor.”

The owner of Beach Pizza Orewa, Pranav Talati, knows that good things take time.

In 2008, Pranav was packing shelves at the nearby supermarket.

“I always felt that Orewa would be a good place to own a small business, but I didn’t have the experience or funds to make it happen right then,” he says.

He went on to work for a major pizza chain in Auckland for 10 years where he learned everything he needed to know to set-up his own pizza shop in Beachlands a year ago.

His dream of opening a shop in Orewa happened earlier this year and a third shop, in Christchurch, is on the drawingboard.

“The 10 years that I worked in Auckland taught me everything I needed to know about costings, supplies and staff. But I could also see that there was a market for pizza using quality ingredients, which the chains can’t fulfil.

“The shop I worked in was one of the busiest in New Zealand – it was nothing to sell more than 1000 pizza a day.”

Manager Arpit Chawla says quality control is very important in ensuring that customers have a good experience.

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Pranav says about 20 percent of their business is coming via the net.

Customers can pre-order for a specific time, mix and match their pizza toppings, and choose to pick-up the pizza themselves or have it delivered.

“It is all about convenience and service, and quality.”

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Women fund youth initiatives Members of the Inner Wheel Club of Orewa and Whangaparaoa have supported two Coast-based organisations that work with youth and families.

At a recent club meeting, Youth in Transition director Tina Jones spoke about her organisation’s work, particularly in regard to youth suicide.

Now based in Wade River Road, Youth In Transition has created a 12-week programme that teaches life skills to young people aged 10 to 24, helping them to manage anxiety, depression, stress and suicidal thoughts. The young people are referred to the fiveInner Wheel President Judy Utting, step programme by hospitals, Police, left, presents a cheque for $1000 to health boards and support groups.

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Tina told the meeting that each person on the programme receives The website provides information 12 counselling sessions at weekly in five main categories – learning, meetings of the Peer Support Group behaviour, physical needs, extraand is enrolled in a mentoring curricular activities and childcare. programme, which offers ongoing Michele, whose background is in support. Lifestyle coaching is also teaching, said the information was offered in nutrition, personal training, local, appropriate and accessible. health advice and work/life balance. Each category has its own list of The fifth step involves providing specialists or providers, and they have family support, where the family is their own web page, allowing parents connected with organisations which to make direct connections. Financial assistance is often available through can provide help.

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If you have bought or been given citrus, keep it in the fridge until you want to eat it –it will last for a couple of weeks at least.

Should you have more fruit than you can handle, contact your nearest branch of Community Fruit Harvesting. They collect excess fruit and turn it into preserves and cordials, which are donated to foodbanks.

Making marmalade is a great way to preserve citrus for the coming year. The beauty of this recipe is that you can use any sort of citrus – limes, grapefruit, oranges, tangelos and so on, or mix them up for a wonderfully tangy spread.

Keep the skin on the fruit so that nothing goes to waste.

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Ingredients: About 1.6kg citrus fruit 1.5 litres (6 cups) water 2 lemons 1.25kg (5 cups) sugar Method: Cut fruit into quarters and slice finely. Put into a large bowl and cover with the water. Allow to stand overnight.

Tip the fruit and water into a large pan, bring to the boil and simmer covered until the rind is very tender (40-60 minutes depending on how finely you have cut the rind).

Add the sugar and stir until it has dissolved. Increase heat and boil uncovered until it gels when tested on a cold saucer. This will probably take at least 45 minutes. Pour into hot, sterilised jars and seal. The unopened jars will keep for up to a year.

Recipe by Community Fruit Harvesting. More ideas for citrus at the website (above).

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Age no barrier to hot rod grandfather They said it couldn’t be done so that was all the challenge that retiree Steve Clare, of Matakatia Bay, needed.

The 70-year-old grandfather recently completed a two-and-a-half year labour of love, in the form of a 1968 Austin Mini ute with a V8 engine, named Wild Thing.

The Mini was recently shown at the prestigious Teng Tools Grand National Rod & Custom Show in Auckland and at the beach Hop in Whangamata earlier in the year.

“She’s a real people magnet – everyone who sees her, loves her,” Steve says.

The idea of building a Mini with a V8 motor in the rear deck germinated many years ago in Steve’s imagination, but there was never time to do the project.

It was only in retirement that he’s been able to turn his wild imaginings into a full metal reality. And much to his delight, he proved to his many critics who said it couldn’t be done, how wrong they were.

“I’m really pleased with the result,” he says proudly. “She’s really lively to drive.”

Steve says there is nothing like it in

NZ and although there will be other similar cars overseas, none will have the same particular specifications.

“She’s a one-of-a-kind and doing the whole build ourselves was very satisfying.”

Steve and son Ben, who also worked on the Mini, found the original vehicle in a wreckers yard in Henderson.

Since then, the modifications have consumed countless hours and “tens of thousands” of dollars.

The engine is a 1975 Leyland V8 with a Subaru Legacy radiator, Subaru Impreza gearbox, and custom made chassis. The rear cab panel from a Morris Minor ute was cut to suit and grafted onto the bodywork.

“I love to to be busy and I’m a bit of a handyman, whether it is cars or houses, and all self-taught. I’d been thinking of the Mini idea for a long while, but it was really my wife Jill who got me started. She said I needed a project – I think her exact words were, ‘You’re always happiest when you are pottering in the shed’!

“Age is just a number and I haven’t found transitioning from work to retirement difficult – not at all! I think keeping busy is the key.”

Before Clockwise from top, Retirement offered Steve the chance to prove the naysayers wrong. Wild Thing is a big hit with Steve’s grandsons, Charlie and Cooper.

Over the years, Steve has owned more than 34 road vehicles and 19 race vehicles.

“I started racing go karts and then graduated to speedway saloons, stockcars, forumla Ford single seaters, sports racing cars and rallying.”

He was runner-up for a national title in speedway saloons, missing out by

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Ben also doesn’t mind jumping behind the wheel and claimed a SS2000 title driving a Honda Vtec, which he and his Dad had worked on.

Wild Thing is fully roadworthy so Coasters shouldn’t be surprised if they see it driving around the peninsula.

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Rest homes consider pay A number of rest homes on the Hibiscus Coast and wider Rodney are adopting a ‘wait and see’ approach to the pay equity settlement, which was announced in May and came into effect on July 1.

The settlement covers 55,000 workers in aged and disability residential care and home and community support services around New Zealand. It prescribes pay increases from around $15.75 an hour to between $19 and $23.50.

Although providers will receive additional funding towards offsetting the additional costs imposed by the legislation, NZ Aged Care Association chief executive Simon Wallace says the reality of the funding mechanism and its urgent implementation is leaving many members in jeopardy because they have had little time to adjust their business models.

He says the actual funding will fall short of the Government’s long-stated intention to ‘fully fund’ the settlement.

“Residents and their families who pay privately for care face an increase in their annual fees to the tune of up to $4500 – an outcome we pointed out earlier to Government, but regret that it has remained unfunded,” Mr Wallace says.

“The Government chose not to fund these 25 percent or so of residents who are ‘private payers’ because they do not meet the Government’s asset and income criteria for fully subsided ‘rest home’ level care.”

Waiwera’s Pinehaven Cottage partowner Lorraine Mann says is there is still a lot of uncertainty around the change.

“There’s going to be a big wash-up in September when the Ministry of Health will have a better idea of the impact,” she says. “We’re anticipating that it is going to be hard for small rest homes.

Pinehaven caters for 34 residents, and includes a dementia unit. It has 35 staff, most of whom are part-timers.

Lorraine says the pay rise only applies to caregivers and activities people with other staff, such as cleaners and cooks, missing out. “I think we will see other unions bringing forward their pay cases soon.”

She says staffing levels, service levels

and charges are all governed by the Ministry. “There’s very little room for us to move and that’s why the heaviest burden will fall on those who pay for care privately. Reducing services is not an option. I’m not saying the pay rise wasn’t justified, but it was a big hike so we will have to wait and see what the reality looks like. The huge profits you see posted for retirement villages do not reflect what’s going on at the small to medium rest homes. We work under a completely different business model.”

The owner of Milton Court in Orewa and Leigh Road Cottage in Whangateau, Dennie Chiew, estimates that the difference between what the Ministry is covering and the actual wage cost per week is about $5000.

“Plus, the cost of annual leave and lieu days haven’t been taken into account,” Dennie says. “Rest homes aren’t a business where you produce a lot of profit. It is getting harder and harder to operate sustainably and provide the best level of care possible.”

Mr Wallace says smaller rest homes are most affected by the settlement, often in rural areas, as well as those run by welfare, trusts or religious based organisations.

“In the past few weeks, we have been contacted by more than 100 members saying they’ll be financially disadvantaged and be forced to make staff redundant or cut back hours – surely the opposite intended outcome of the settlement. Others face closure.

“The pending closures, reduction in staff hours and redundancies will hurt smaller communities and rural areas where rest homes provide sustainable and meaningful employment for people who might not otherwise have jobs.

“From a resident perspective, it will reduce options for care and force some of our older and vulnerable citizens to move outside their communities and away from their friends and families to find suitable rest home care. We need to work with Government to ensure providers are supported in adjusting to the new environment with transitional support.”

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DOTING ON YOUR DENTURES Dentures are a wonderful appliance, but like any device connected to the body, they require a little special care to last as long as possible and help keep your mouth healthy.

Like teeth, dentures should be brushed daily. Rinse your dentures with cool water - hot water can warp their shape. Then, using a soft-bristled brush, gently remove any food deposits and plaque.

It’s important to clean dentures carefully, to avoid bending any attachments or damaging them.

Avoid regular toothpastes. They’re far too abrasive for dentures.

Instead, always use products specially formulated to clean dentures, which we call denture cleansers. We recommend cleansers in tablet form; just drop them into a glass of warm water, and keep your denture in the solution overnight. It couldn’t be easier!

Doing this has another practical benefit - it will prevent your dentures from drying out and changing shape. If you prefer cleaning your dentures in the morning, make sure to still keep them in a glass of water at night to prevent dryness. And keep them well out-of-reach of your dog, as many of our patients can attest!

Fit is important with dentures. We recommend regular dental check ups to make sure your dentures still fit well, without any sore spots or loose areas. If you are unhappy with the fit of your dentures, please contact us, as this is easy to fix and not worth suffering through. Occasionally, denture wearers may like to use adhesives. These products come in many forms, so the type you choose is based on personal preference. We can also recommend appropriate cleansers and adhesives for you, so please don’t hesitate to contact us if you’d like some advice.

If you have any questions about your dentures, or you’d like more information on the care of these amazing devices, contact us on 09 426 5262, and we’ll be happy to help you out!

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Call Driving Miss Daisy and ride with a friend!

From left, Pearl Vince, Hazel Bowdler (aged 102) and her sister Meryl Wilson (90) at the Elderly People’s Luncheon Club last month.

30 year lunch tradition For around 30 years, an institution unique to the Hibiscus Coast has been providing the elderly with a chance to socialise and enjoy a hearty low-cost meal twice a month.

The Hibiscus Coast Elderly People’s Luncheon Club was originally established by the Women’s Voluntary Service (WVS) and has no affiliation to any church or charity organisation.

However, a number of organisations lend their support, including churches, schools and the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board. The club is run by a team of about 16 volunteers, many of whom are older than those receiving its benefits.

It’s a bit of a hand-to-mouth existence, but Joan Roberts, who has been volunteering for 15 years, says the pleasure the participants get from the event makes it all worthwhile.

“They love it,” she says. “One lady

is 102 years old and she comes along with her sister who is 90. Normally, we get around 40 to 45 people attending, although it does drop off a little in winter. The average age is around 75 years plus.”

The club provides entertainment, as well as a hot two-course meal, for $5.

Volunteers do the cooking and serving, and a raffle helps meet some of the costs. Transport can be provided if required.

“We try to make each luncheon special and we always do something a little different for Christmas, mid-winter and Easter, as well as people’s birthdays.

For some who come along, it can be their only outing in the fortnight.”

The luncheon club meets in the Masonic Lodge, Centreway Road, on Mondays. For details of dates and times, phone Joan on 427 6263.

Driving Miss Daisy is a safe, friendly and reliable companion driving service for anyone. We can provide assistance for: Medical and other appointments • Family/social occasions Companionship outings • Take pets to the vet • Grocery or other shopping trips • Scenic drives • Airport departures and pick ups.

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But Everest, really? Did you know that the highest point in Whangaparaoa is less than 500ft? And EBC is 17,600ft? How am I meant to prepare for this?

Besides the physical exertion, there is 50 percent less oxygen at that altitude. I quickly came to the conclusion that my weekly stroll round the estuary wasn’t going to cut it. So now I walk 15 to 20km on a Sunday, and on Fridays, I go up and down the Wenderholm hill a couple of times. I’ve even invested in an exercycle as a wet weather option.

Nobody is more amazed at my effort than I am. I get a bit bored going to the gym and my bung Achilles has ruled out my previous favourite sport, squash.

On holiday I usually bury my nose in a book. But somehow I’ve found the drive to work really hard to achieve this goal. Which leads me to the question of motivation.

We are always trying to encourage people to make positive health changes.

Without a doubt the success or failure of that depends on the person’s internal motivation. And this Everest thing really matters to me. Not only have I paid money to get there, I desperately want to avoid the embarrassment of being carried off the mountain on a yak’s back. So I’m out pounding the streets, with my flash new pack that has so many straps, buckles, pockets and tabs that I had to consult Google to find out how to put it on.

My particular regime is working because I’ve chosen an activity that is enjoyable in itself and because it gets me to a personal goal. If I can do it, I think anybody can. The key is to find something that you really want to do. And you know what? I’ve found the Hibiscus Coast is eminently walkable. There are great little beaches, footpaths, leafy streets and, best of all, the stunning panorama from the lookout at Shakespeare Park. It’s only 300ft above sea level, but for me it’s a stepping stone to adventure.

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Elderly talents celebrated RECHARGE YOUR LIFE The theme of International Day of Older Persons on October 1 this year will be Stepping into the Future: Tapping the talents, contributions and participation of older persons in society.

This year’s day will be about enabling and expanding the contributions of older people in their families and communities. It will focus on the pathways that support full and effective participation in old age, in accordance with an older person’s basic rights, needs and preferences.

The theme underscores the link between tapping the talents and contributions of older persons and achieving the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing.

Between 2015 and 2030, the number of older persons worldwide is set to increase by 56 per cent – from 901 million to more than 1.4 billion.

By 2030, the number of people aged 60 and over will exceed that of young people aged 15 to 24.

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The 2017 theme will explore effective means of promoting and strengthening the participation of older persons in various aspects of social, cultural, economic, and civic and political life.

It will support the message that noone will be left behind, and that it is starkly evident that the need to tap into the often overlooked and underappreciated contributions of older persons is not only essential to older persons’ well-being, but also imperative for sustainable development processes.

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Candidates seek grey vote The General Election is next month.

Local Matters approached the seven main political parties with members in Parliament and asked them, “Why should older people vote for you?” The responses varied from swift and specific to last-minute and vague, or even nonexistent; here are the edited highlights, in alphabetical order …

ACT Party Beth Houlbrooke, candidate Housing affordability: ACT wants to address the crippling shortage of housing, which is pushing up prices, by: • Removing large cities from the Resource Management Act, and creating separate urban development legislation, prioritising land supply and reducing red tape for developers. • Incentivising councils to consent more land for development and build more infrastructure, by sharing a portion of GST levied on construction. • Getting councils out of the building standards process, replacing council building inspections and compliance with a mandatory private insurance regime for buildings.

Sustainable Super: The present super arrangement is simply unsustainable.

The only fair way to address this is to raise the age of entitlement, incrementally, over time, to 67. ACT proposes to do this from 2020–2032, by adding two months per annum to the age of entitlement.

The Green Party Barry Coates MP, spokesperson for Senior Citizens The Greens will defend NZ Super and ensure that it is supported by more funding for health care, a stronger aged care system, purpose-built affordable housing and better transport choices.

The Green Party is working with Labour and Grey Power on an inquiry into aged care.

There is an urgent need for an Aged Care Commissioner to champion the cause of aged care, and to investigate cases of neglect or abuse. This role should support accountability for rest homes and home care providers, including an accessible rating system, with feedback from patients.

There needs to be adequate funding for health care. Government funding has not kept pace with the growing numbers of people needing care. This means the DHBs don’t have enough money to deliver aged care and 9 per cent of people are denied access to specialist care because they are on waiting lists or do not meet the criteria.

We also need affordable and purposebuilt housing for those who don’t own their own home and as a transition between living at home and a rest home. It is important that these are available locally, in small towns and rural areas, not just in bigger cities.

Our older citizens deserve better. They have rights to aged care as patients, and they have rights to dignity as valued members of our society.

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Labour Party Marja Lubeck, Rodney candidate Many older people may be concerned that they, themselves or their kids, or grandkids, will never be able to own their own home.

They may be concerned about the lack of access to healthcare and they may be among the 500,000 people in NZ who cannot afford to see a doctor, or on long hospital waiting lists.

They may be concerned about their kids or grandkids being one of 90,000 young people not in education or training.

They might be owning businesses that would welcome a more flexible tax system, or are hurting from unfair competition from bad employers.

They may believe it is more fair that multinationals pay their fair share of tax. They may not want the superannuation age raised beyond 65.

They may want our rivers and lakes swimmable again. They might be fed up with the congestion on our roads … and if they live in Rodney, believe that Hill Street intersection and Penlink should happen sooner rather than later.

There are many more really good points in our policies, whether you’re a young, young at heart or older voter.

Maori Party Erena Temara, senior executive assistant to Marama Fox Unfortunately, the leaders unit is under considerable constraint at this stage and unable to complete the inquiry … we have at least a two-week turnaround period.

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The current information online is available at www.maoriparty.org/policies New Zealand First Winston Peters MP, leader New Zealand First wants all seniors to stay independent as long as they can.

They have paid taxes all their lives and are entitled to services to help them stay in their own homes.

Too many older New Zealanders miss out on healthcare under the heavy demand on the health system, which has worsened as immigration has poured over 73,000 net into NZ each year. None of the public services have been boosted in line with this population growth.

Superannuation and its future is a huge concern for all retirees, but NZ First will demand the universal nonmeans test super eligibility age stays at 65. National has decided to raise the age to 67. NZ Super is affordable as long as we increase productivity.

We must also restart contributions to the NZ Superannuation Fund which National has stopped – meaning $17 billion has been lost, reducing the nest egg that was supposed to cushion increased demand for super.

Another concern is that NZ gives immigrants full super at 65 after they have been here only 10 years.

NZ First’s NZ Superannuation (Fair Residency) Bill will require a person to have lived in the country for 25 years.

National Party No response received by our deadline.

United Future No response received.

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Getting your entitlements Some people might say there are few benefits in getting older, but one thing is for sure – absolutely everyone should be checking to make sure they are getting any and all the specialist state benefits they are entitled to.

For many people, that simply means NZ Super, the universal government pension to which all NZ citizens and permanent residents who normally live here are entitled at age 65, regardless of how much they earn from paid work, savings and investments, other assets owned or taxes paid. All eligible people have to do is apply to Work & Income (WINZ) three months before they turn 65.

The current standard rate varies from just over $300 per week for married people, where both partners qualify, to $390.20 for a single person living alone. The same rates apply to NZ Veterans’ pensions, and all recipients automatically receive a SuperGold Card entitling them to a range of discounts and special offers.

However, seniors may also be entitled to financial help with housing costs, paying rates, and health, medical or disability costs. WINZ can also help with emergency or unforeseen costs, through advance payments or special grants, residential care home costs, and childcare costs for seniors who are the main caregiver of a dependent child.

The main benefits and entitlements are summarised in a 36-page brochure, Services for Seniors, which can be dowloaded and viewed online via

www.seniors.msd.govt.nz.

There are also a range of benefits and entitlements for older people in need of financial assistance aged between 55 and 64. According to WINZ, at the end of June 2017, there were a total of 61,923 people aged 55 to 64 in receipt of a main benefit.

Of these, the majority were receiving either Jobseeker Support or Supported Living Payment, with a small number receiving Sole Parent Support.

“For those looking for work, we provide all of our usual employment support services,” Ministry of Social Development media advisor Raewyn Jones says. “We also offer redundancy support for anyone impacted by this.”

Details of all benefits available and who is eligible are available online at www.workandincome.govt.nz, or call the WINZ Contact Centre – the general enquiries number, for those under 65, is 0800 559 009 and the Seniors’ general enquiries line is 0800 552 002. The Contact Centre team can provide advice over the phone and, if required, arrange appointments.

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Darts youth on target

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When Paddy Waugh watched Scottish player Robert Thornton win the World Grand Prix of Darts on TV in 2015, he was inspired to take up the sport.

“He was the underdog and that’s what I loved about it,” Paddy says.

Since then the dartboard in his Waitoki shed has been getting a good workout.

The Orewa College student recently entered his first national competition – the NZ Junior & Youth Darts Championships, held in Wellington last month – where he came third in the singles and men’s pairs and was runner up in mixed pairs.

Along the way, he joined the Hibiscus Coast Community RSA with his father, Wilbert, which provides regular matches At the age of 16, Paddy Waugh is making a name for himself as a darts against some experienced players.

Wilbert says it’s been great to see a player. teenager who was never keen on team This week Paddy is giving the Auckland Darts Masters qualifiers a shot. sports find his niche.

“He went straight from Playstation to Supporting him all the way is Craig Brown, who noticed Paddy’s talent darts,” Wilbert says.

Interestingly, for Paddy, the thing he at an RSA darts match played in Warkworth. Since then, Craig has likes best about the game is maths. supported and sponsored the young Players begin with 501 points and player – he also sponsors Craig their scores are deducted, with the Caldwell who is the NZ number two. aim being to finish as fast as possible, scoring a double on the last dart to “Paddy has a very good head for the game. Because darts is as much about make the score zero. the mind as the game, the mind is the “Because you are constantly thing that can destroy you in darts,” calculating what points you need for Craig says. “Paddy’s ability to put a bad the next move, there is a lot of maths leg of darts behind him and concentrate involved,” Paddy says. on the next leg is what makes him so Practice also helps you develop good good. He hasn’t been playing as long as muscle memory for that accurate shot most of the top youth players, but is as good as any in the country.” at the board.

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Plenty of bait options The water temperature has dropped to about 13-14°C in the Hauraki Gulf and there has been some pretty exciting fishing in deeper water around Flat Rock and out in the middle of the Gulf, particularly the area about five miles south of Little Barrier. Big snapper and kingfish are in feeding in the work ups that occur when the whales and dolphins round up schools of pilchards. The gannets are the prime indicator for finding these work ups so keep your eyes peeled for them diving.

Just about any bait, soft bait or lure, will work when this frenzied action is happening and the recent advent of sinking stick baits is certainly gaining momentum and producing great results. I prefer to use a spinning reel on a light stick bait rod of about 7-8ft long. This allows long casts and a natural descent of the lure through the water. The kingfish love them as do the bigger snapper and kahawai that are not far below the feeding dolphins and pilchard schools. There is a huge range of colours to choose from brands like Nomad, Fish Inc and Savage Gear.

As the water cools further, this activity may decrease and the fishing seem to slow down. This is where drift fishing reefs, with soft baits or the tried and proven method of anchoring and berleying up while you float big baits back into the reef, comes into play. There are little tweaks you can make to your tackle to improve your catch rate over the colder months when the fish are not feeding as ravenously.

Switching down to lighter leader works, but you do run the risk of losing big fish in the reefs so I switch to a fluorocarbon leader. Fluorocarbon has good knot strength, high abrasion resistance and is near-invisible in the water. Changing to circle hooks too can help when the fish are a little shy. Allow the fish to run and then slowly raise the rod tip to set the hook. The hook will almost always set in the corner of the mouth, which allows for an easier removal and safe release of a fish if you wanted.

Just like with soft baiting, it pays to take a selection of baits. Often one bait will out fish another and, likewise, with soft bait colours and actions. Colours I like to use over the winter are New Penny, yellows and I always pack a pack of ZMan “Motor Oil” as it just seems to produce fish when things go a bit quiet. When it comes to baits, then fresh is best but not always available so I pack pilchards, mullet and squid as the staples but as TopCatch has about 20 varieties of bait we are spoilt for choice so can switch things up and try piper, sanma, baby mullet, koheru and another good bait and many an anglers favourite, bonito. Get a good flow of berley happening and float baits back down your berley trail. In strong current you may need to weight the baits with a small ball sinker to get them down to the reef.

Wrap up warm and enjoy the weather windows for good winter fishing.

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a Roundup of spoRTs acTiviTies in THe disTRicT Badminton The Orewa Badminton Club, Victor Eaves Park, Orewa. Play 7pm–10pm Tuesdays. Info: www.ezybook.co.nz or Noeline Kingston 426 3370.

Sara Spurr won Honours at last month’s club night with this shot. She was amazed to see literally hundreds of old vehicles in varying states of decay sprawling across the land at Horopito Motors near Ohakune. The site was used in the films Smash Palace and The Hunt for the Wilderpeople. Sara found the colours, shapes and textures of the vehicles fascinating and wondered about the stories the cars could tell of times gone by. She used High Dynamic Range and filters to achieve the effects.

Teen takes big steps forward

Gulf Harbour teenager Maddison Bradley was awarded the top prize of Overall Merit Award (Most Improved) at a Blue Light Life Leadership course held in Taupo last month. The 15-year-old beat a strong group of young people from throughout the North Island to take the prize on the week-long residential course.

Blue Light Life Skills coordinator Hannah Ward commented that Maddison had showed “significant and consistent improvement in attitude, self-discipline, self-confidence, team work and was always respectful to staff and fellow course members ”. The programme is run by NZ Blue Light in partnership with the NZ Police and NZ Defence Force. It provides 14–17-year-olds with life and leadership skills and training. Info: www.bluelight.co.nz or phone 09 475 9301.

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Darts Hibiscus Coast Boat Club darts league, Thursdays, 6.30pm. Any assistance from ardent players is most welcome and would invite your emails of support minihighland@xtra.co.nz. All welcome, club member or otherwise.

Family Fun Day Hibiscus Coast Cricket Club registration is open for the 2017/2018 season.

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SITUATIONS VACANT

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have prior experience supporting persons with a Spinal Cord Injury or complex needs are willing to work 12 hr shifts live in the Whangaparaoa area or a willing to travel there have excellent communication skills have a Full Drivers Licence and your own reliable vehicle are seeking a challenging / fulfilling role are a NZ citizen/resident?

Then we would love you to join our team at RDNS NZ (Royal District Nursing Service – New Zealand). Orientation and ongoing Training plus a great hourly rate will be paid.

RDNS NZ is a leading provider of home based healthcare solutions for people living in their own homes across the greater Auckland area, Southland and Otago Districts.

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Classifiedadvertising COMMUNITY NOTICES 60S UP MOVEMENT OF NZ INC meet 3rd Wed of month, Hibiscus Coast RSA, 43a Vipond Rd, Stanmore Bay, 10am Feb–Nov inclusive. Coffee, guest speakers, door prizes, outings and shows. Ph Dorothy 428 2075.

A CLUB FOR SEMI RETIRED AND RETIRED PEOPLE. Monthly meetings with guest speakers, bus trips, luncheons, movie group, plus other social get to gethers, a great way to meet other locals. Now open for new members. Whangaparaoa Combined Club. Ph Peter or Raewyn 424 8227 DO YOU HAVE SOME TIME TO GIVE IN HELPING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY? Hibiscus Coast Grey Power Association needs committee members with an interest in senior affairs and a minute secretary for our monthly meetings. Ph Simonne Dyer, 424 1315, 027 212 8322 HIBISCUS COAST AND WARKWORTH BRANCHES OF FOREST AND BIRD Meet our political candidates and hear their views on the local environment.

7.45pm, Thursday August 24, St Andrews Presbytarian Church Hall, Centre Way Road, Orewa. Email: Hibiscuscoast. branch@forestandbird.org.nz HIBISCUS COAST TOASTMASTERS CLUB Humorous Speech Contest.

Tuesday August 8: See our funniest local speakers in action at Hibiscus Coast Bridge Club, Edith Hopper Park, Ladies Mile, Manly at 7.15pm. Ph Simon Franks 027 431 2020.

OREWA LADIES CLUB (EX PROBUS) Meet 1st Thursday of month, 10am.

Orewa Catholic Church hall, 180 Centreway Rd, Orewa. Guest Speakers, Trading Table & morning tea. Make new friends ph Audrey 426 7115.

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New gardens, clean ups. Specialising in maintenance & improvement.

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OREWA LIONS CLUB Welcomes new members, both female and male, to join a band of friendly Lions Club members.

If you wish to become involved in your community and would like to contribute, then the Lions are for you, ph Laurie 426 3122 for more details.

SILVERDALE – OREWA TOASTMASTERS Meet fortnightly, Wednesdays, 7.30pm–9.30pm, Orewa Baptist Church, Loop Rd, Orewa.

All visitors welcome. Enquiries ph Stephen 021 129 3568, www.orewa. toastmastersclubs.org or Facebook http:// www.facebook.com/orewatoastmasters SING ‘N’ STRINGS Fridays, 1pm–3pm, Sing, play and have joyful jam session. lesson once a month – gold coin. Next to Orewa Bowls, 216 Main Highway and cnr Centreway Rd. ‘THE SOCIAL CONTRACT.’ Author Ross Wiseman shares his thoughts on coming changes in world spirituality. Saturday August 19, 1.30pm Waiwera Ashram, 9 Waiwera Pl, Waiwera. All welcome. Gold coin donation. Ph 426 5265.

THE THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY will have a talk on “The Mysteryof Ley Lines and Energy Lines” Sunday August 23, 2pm. Forest Glen Rd Orewa. Suggested donation towards expenses $5 plus tea and cake ph 09 427 0149.

ZONTA CLUB OF HIBISCUS COAST. Dinner meetings 4th Tuesday of the month, with guest speaker, at The Wade Hotel, 2 Tavern Rd, Silverdale. 6pm. All welcome, hibiscuscoast@zonta.org.nz

PUBLIC NOTICES PENINSULA PLAYERS AGM. Sunday 6 August, 2.30pm. 1, Brightside Rd. HIBISCUS COAST WRITERS INC. AGM, Pohutukawa Room, Whangaparaoa Library, 1pm, Saturday, August 12.

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decks, fences, painting, foot paths or any other odd jobs.

Phone Dennis 021 115 5233.

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TO BUY, RECORDS/LP’S Ph 428 1587.

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your local cleaning team is ready to deliver our 5 star shine in your home for weekly cleaning, spring or moving cleans. For a FREE quote ph 09 415 0028 or 0800 297 253 www.minthomecleaning.co.nz

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

A PUMP DOCTOR will keep you pumping. Ph 0274 430 654.

ARKLES BAY PAINTERS/DECORATORS In the area for the area. Phone Kevin 022 0291 056 BUILDER SEMI RETIRED – General property maintenance & small jobs.

Good rates. Phone/txt Rob 021 167 2155 or 09 426 2960.

CABINET MAKER/JOINER (RETIRED) Tables, drawers, dressers, shelving, cabinets etc. Low rates. Workmanship guaranteed. Ph Derek 426 3541.

ELECTRICIAN AVAILABLE Ph 426 2320 ELECTRICIAN – SEMI RETIRED Affordable rates. Ph Bruce 021 241 0000.

HANDYMAN AVAILABLE for all those odd jobs. Ph Nev 021 399 226 @ Nev’s Odd Jobs. Great rates. Local & reliable.

PAINTING – INTERIOR / EXTERIOR, Free quotes. Phone Jef 021 164 9709.

PLASTERING, GIB STOPPING All aspects of stopping. Skim coat specialist.

25 yrs exp. Karl 0210 42 42 96 or 428 7127.

PLASTERING, SOLID, GIB STOPPING, Painting/repair work. Small jobs. Trade Cert. Keith 424 8841 or 022 682 4760.

WATER FILTERS - Underbench, Whole house, UV & water spotting, Work Guaranteed. Ph Steve 027 478 7427 steve@aquafilter.co.nz WATER PUMPS - no water? old cast iron pump? Sales Service & Installation.

Work Guaranteed. Ph Steve 027 478 7427 steve@aquafilter.co.nz.

WINDOW CLEANING 30 years exp, local owner operator, reasonable rates.

Ph David 426 2253.

Reliable & safe transport for all Ph 428 4490 or 0800 948 432. hibiscus@drivingmissdaisy.co.nz

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AIRPORT Comfort shuttle Ph 022 136 8490, comfortairportshuttle@gmail.com

RECORDING STUDIO WHANGAPARAOA RECORDING STUDIO – Phone Dennis 021 115 5233.

HEALTH & BEAUTY BOWEN THERAPY

For Pain, Tension, Muscles, Joints, Tissue, Respiratory, Digestive, Carpal Tunnel, RSI, Migraines.

Online booking: www.bowtech.co.nz 46 Brightside Road, Stanmore Bay. Sally Barrett Ph 424 8519, 027 292 3604 CHINESE ACUPUNCTURE massage, cupping etc. ACC provider.

2 Milner Ave, Silverdale.

Ph 09 421 0863 or 022 308 8669 PROFESSIONAL HYPNOTHERAPY

Stress – Anxiety – Depression – Burnout. Painless Quit Smoking Phone Bill Parker NZAPH 424 7610 PERSONAL STYLIST Gigi for body, shape, colours, makeup. Ph 027 697 8604.

WINTER SPECIAL! HANDS & FEET Nails cut & filed, includes hand & foot massage. $30 each – $50 for two. I will come to you. Phone 424 0676.

DVDS & VIDEOS VIDEOS TRANSFERRED to DVD/hard drive. Phone Te Totara Video 09 422 5710 or 021 777 385.

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

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Information about the history of St Stephen’s chapel, and Whangaparaoa, at Coast Plaza, Whangaparaoa. Display of art by school children. Part of the celebration of St Stephen’s chapels centenary. (see ad this page)

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The Shakespear family’s boat, The Frances goes on display at the Weiti Boat Club in Arkles Bay. Available for viewing with a crew member from 10am–4pm.

National Council of Women, Hibiscus Coast tea/coffee/cake evening, St Stephens Anglican Church, 3 Stanmore Bay Rd, Whangaparaoa, 7pm. Guest speaker Kate Shevland, Orewa College principal who will speak on ‘Education for Girls Today’. Info: phone 424 3121. All welcome.

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Afternoon tea with Mark Mitchell and Maggie Barrie, Orewa Community Centre, 40–46 Orewa Square, Orewa, 3pm. RSVP mp.rodney@parliament.govt.nz (see ad p2) Best of British in support of Hibiscus Hospice. Dance the night away to British cover artists – Bee Gees, Joe Cocker and Freddie Mercury, Orewa College Arts and Events Centre, Riverside Road, Orewa, 7.30pm till late. Be in to win a door prize of a $500 House of Travel voucher. Cash bar and silent auction. Tickets $32 from www. hibiscushospice.org.nz, Hibiscus Hospice, 2a John Dee Crescent, Red Beach or phone 421 9180.

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Hibiscus Coast Quilters Silver Anniversary Show, Orewa Community Centre, Orewa Square, 368 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa, 10am–4pm. Showcasing members’ skills and passion for patchwork, appliqué and quilting as well as quilts made for charity and heart cushions for hospital patients. Raffles.

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Kumeu Vintage Brass Band Concert, Orewa College Arts & Events Centre, Riverside Road, Orewa, 2pm. Tickets $20 adult (children free) from Orewa Baptist Church office, Loop Road, Orewa, ph 426 6976 or email a.c.watson@xtra.co.nz. Net proceeds to Orewa Baptist food bank and building fund.

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Hibiscus Coast and Warkworth branches of Forest and Bird host political candidates meeting, St Andrews Presbyterian Church Hall, Centreway Rd, Orewa, 7.45pm. Hear the candidates’ views on the local environment. All welcome. Info: Hibiscuscoast.branch@ forestandbird.org.nz

Silverdale Village Market Silverdale Street, every Saturday 8am~1pm

Organic fruit/veges • Free range eggs Bacon • Honey • Books • Cut flowers Plants/shrubs • Antiques • Crafts Jewellery • Olive oil • Knitted baby wear Continental breads • Pet blankets

Stalls phone Jill 426 4479 St Stephen’s Anglican Church Celebrating 100 years of worship Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th August All welcome!

Saturday, 10am–4pm : Chapel Tours, Music , Historic Photos, Tea/ coffee.

Whangaparaoa Colle Competition in Plaza. ge Art Su 1.15pm: Shakespear nday, Fa Yacht greeted at Arkle mily s Bay*.

2pm: Historic Costum e Parade from Plaza co urtyard, of people going to ch urch as in 1917. Vintage ca rs.

Refreshments and Pr izegiving.

3.15pm: Thanksgivi ng service with Hallelujah Chorus! *Weather permitting, www.ststephenswg visit p.org.nz

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General Election candidates meeting hosted by Hibiscus Coast Grey Power, St John’s Catholic Church hall, 180 Centreway Road, Orewa, 1.30pm. Rodney candidates present their policies and answer questions from the floor. Afternoon tea to follow. All welcome.

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Poetry in the Pub – a Hibiscus Coast /Puhoi National Poetry Day event, Sugar Loaf Bar and Restaurant, 38 Waiwera Road, Waiwera, 7pm–9.30pm. Door entry: $2. Readings of original work and favourite poems, interspersed with coffee, wine and food, and poetrybased raffles and games. Prize for an original poem. To assist with seating arrangements, or if you would like to present a poem, email dianenewcombe@hotmail.com or phone 021 483 849.

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Love Soup hosts a Disco, Whangaparaoa Hall, Whangaparaoa Rd, 6pm–7.3pm (5–11 year olds), 8pm–10pm (12–15 year olds).

Admission $2. Parents welcome to attend. Sausage sizzle, cold drinks and glow in the dark novelties for sale (cash only). Tickets, phone Tracy 021 070 6507 or Suzanne 021 101 6929.

LOCAL MARKETS: Silverdale Markets, every Saturday 8am–1pm • Orewa Farmers’ market, Orewa Square carpark, every Sunday 8am–12.30pm • Puhoi Farmers’ market, Puhoi Sports Club, last Sunday of the month 8.30am -12.30pm • Hobbs Wharf Market, Fairway Bay, Gulf Harbour, last Sunday of the month from 10am–2pm • Crystal Visions Holistic Market, St Johns Ambulance Hall, 36 Silverdale Rd, Silverdale, second Saturday of the month 10am-3pm • Waitoki Village Market day, Waitoki Hall, Kahikatea Flat Rd, first Saturday of month 8.30am–12pm • Hibiscus Coast Markets, last Saturday of each month 10am2pm, Whangaparaoa Community Hall.

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Club welcomes Commodore Coutts Sir Russell Coutts was welcomed on board as Manly Sailing Club’s Commodore at the club’s annual meeting on July 10.

He thanked outgoing Commodore, Sean Paterson, for the considerable time and effort he has put into the club.

Sir Russell outlined suggested areas of focus and development for the coming year, including that he would like the club to also embrace water sports other than sailing, and encourage more sailors and families to become involved.

Sir Russell has been working with the club since he moved into Tindalls Bay last year; a Foundation set up last November supports the club by running its Manly Sailing Club’s annual meeting brought a new crew to the helm. From left, the club’s newly elected Commodore Sir Russell Coutts, Vice Commodore Harold Bennett and outgoing Commodore Sean Paterson. junior coaching programme.

There are plans to expand the club’s Junior Sailing club calendar of racing and fun events involving in a learning to sail P class boats and has been involved with Manly Sailing Club, and on the committee, for programmes by developing closer relationships with wider range of classes. local schools. It is also planned to begin running Former America’s Cup principal race officer Harold five years, was elected Vice Commodore. He is also a Adult Learn to Sail courses and create a more regular Bennett, who coached Sir Russell when he was Trustee of the Foundation.

Hibiscus Coast teenagers seeing the world with water polo

A water polo club that formed five years ago on the Hibiscus Coast is punching well above its weight, with five of its members currently representing NZ. Claudia Morgan, Maxine Stout and Samantha Bright represented NZ at the Sydney Youth Festival last month. There were 51 teams in total with 650 athletes competing. Claudia competed in the U20 competition where they placed 7th. Maxine and Samantha competed in the U16 division and placed 4th.

Korban Kirk is the youngest player selected for the NZ U17 Water polo team. The team is currently taking part in the European Tour to Montenegro and Croatia, which began on July 17 and goes to August 4. Based in Herceg Novi, the team is playing daily international fixtures as well as travelling to neighbouring destinations like Kotor and Dubrovnik.

Also the youngest team member, Morgan McDowall

These members of the Hibiscus Coast Water Polo Club became national representatives for the sport. From left, Claudia Morgan, Morgan McDowall, Korban Kirk, Maxine Stout, Samantha Bright. Photo, Charlene Kirk

qualified for the NZ Junior Women’s team, which will compete at the FINA World Women’s Junior Champs in Greece, departing on August 27.

The Hibiscus Coast Water Polo Club has competitions every Sunday at the Stanmore Bay Pool & Leisure Centre.

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