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Decision time – who will get into parliament? The local candidates seeking your vote in this week’s General Election are, from left, Mark Mitchell (National), Marja Lubeck (Labour), Beth Houlbrooke (ACT), Tracey Martin (NZ First), Harrison Burnard (Greens) and Brittany Owens (The Opportunities Party).

Developer unblocks stream after sustained protest action A plan to divert a marshy stream to create a wetland, which received resource consent from Auckland Council, has been undone by persistent protest from local environmental groups. The stream, which flows into Karepiro Bay, was blocked with a substantial amount of infill by developer Williams Land in May.

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Environmental watchdogs from Keep Okura Green, Friends of Okura Bush and the Long Bay Okura Great Park Society immediately protested, saying they had received a written assurance from Williams Land director Evan Williams back in 2007/8 that he would not dam the stream, which is known as Karepiro Beach central stream.

Keep Okura Green spokesperson Peter Townend says the group believes that the stream is part of the Long Bay Okura Marine Reserve and as such it should be fully protected. Mr Townend says that the stream is important to the local ecosystem and that the movement of water from it created a raised area where shorebirds continued page 2

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Williams Land, which is building a residential development at Weiti, just south of Stillwater, has agreed to reinstate this stream after blocking it off in May.

can safely roost away from people. He says since the stream was blocked, that raised area has been getting noticeably lower. Recently the godwits have arrived in Karepiro Bay and are roosting there, along with shore plovers, dotterels and many other seabirds. However in a report to the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board last month, Auckland Council’s northern monitoring compliance team leader Kerry Flynn said that the stream is not part of the Coastal Marine Area and that gazetted maps identifying the Long Bay Marine Reserve do not contain the stream in question. The report says that Williams Land undertook the work “in full compliance with resource consent requirements”. Mr Townend says that although Council agrees with the developer that damming the stream was permitted, Keep Okura Green’s experts and legal team begged to differ.

“We threatened legal action and Williams Land agreed to clear the blockage,” he says. “The developer said he wanted to create a wetland but they’re actually taking a natural watercourse and destroying it for aesthetics.” Mr Williams says he has agreed with the Okura groups to remove the diversion. “We are doing so even though we’re not obliged to and do not think it is the best thing to do,” he says. “We do not believe the issue should be fought over.” The developer says the stream will be reinstated when it has confirmed that Council agrees to the change of plan, and when the area is firm enough after winter to bring in heavy machinery. Keep Okura Green has produced a video and case study about the impact of development on the Long Bay Okura Marine Reserve. Look for WEITI 29817 on YouTube.

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Auckland’s slip repair bill in the millions Auckland ratepayers are facing a bill of up to $10 million to repair landslides caused by heavy rain in the region. The scale of the problem has seen Auckland Council employ a programme manager specifically to deal with landslides, Michael Cairns, as it became too much for the operational management and maintenance team to deal with on a case-by-case basis. Head of operational management and maintenance, Agnes McCormack, says to put the estimated $5m–$10m cost of repairs in context, her annual budget for storm damage of $600,000 is generally underspent. Council estimates there are more than 1000 slips in Auckland – more than 90 on public land. There are around 18 on public land in the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board area including at least eight on the Hibiscus Coast. In addition there are the slips that affect the road corridor – these are dealt with by Auckland Transport (AT) and include a substantial one on Hobbs Road, which is currently under repair, and one on a clifftop on South Ave (HM August 16). Hibiscus Matters requested details of slips affecting local roads, and the estimated cost of repairs from AT but did not receive the information back prior to deadline. Mr Cairns says that each site is unique but issues that Council needs to consider include safety, stability, vegetation, removal of material and hazards such as trees, earthworks (and associated resource consents),

the impact on flooding and erosion, public access and the effects on built structures. Each slip is assessed and categorised. There are two local sites listed by Council as ‘completed’ – one on Whangaparaoa Road, Army Bay and another, more vaguely described as “Whangaparaoa Road, Whangaparaoa”. Three fall into the “relatively simple to remediate” category. These slips pose little risk to the public, with only minor works required and are generally open to the public, although some may have caution tape around them as a temporary measure. They are Glenelg Reserve, Red Beach; Shakespear Regional Park and Island View Drive Gulf Harbour. Slips in Matakatia Recreation Reserve and Ardern Lookout Reserve, Stanmore Bay fall into the “relatively straightforward to remediate” category. These are slips where private residences or public structures may be affected, or they may be located in a tidal zone. Work required could involve earthworks, removing structures, stakeholder liaison, vegetation removal and planting. Just one is listed as “relatively complex to remediate”. This is the slip that happened at the end of May on Arkles Bay Walkway (HM June 1 and July 19). Slips such as this require geotechnical investigation, stakeholder engagement and arboricultural input. Resource and building consents, procurement and property legal designation, site access and contractors are all factors to be considered.

From top, this slip in a reserve in South Ave, Whangaparaoa, appears to have been missed off Council’s long ‘to do’ list. Heavy rain in March brought down this huge slip in Shakespear Regional Park.

Fairway Bay aims to improve rifle range In an innovative solution to a problem, Fairway Bay developers Top Harbour has reached an agreement in principle with the NZ Defence Force to reconstruct a rifle range at the Army Bay training base. Fairway Bay is expected to generate approximately 10,000m3 of surplus clean fill as part of the next stage of its development. Using this to improve the Army’s rifle range is “a win-win situation” according to Top Harbour development consultant Michael Webb-Speight. He says there are constraints on the use of the Defence Force’s existing rifle range, particularly due to the popularity of a fishing spot in the safety zone – the range can’t be used when there are boats within the safety exclusion zone. While the details are still being finalised, Mr WebbSpeight says the idea is to use the excess material to change the geometry of the rifle range, improving its safety characteristics. The changes will make the

exclusion zone smaller so that there will be more days when shooting practice can take place. “Opportunities like this do not come along very often”, Mr Webb-Speight says. “It is truly a winwin situation – where Defence get the benefit of an improved training facility at no cost, and we get to safely dispose of surplus material without upsetting the residents along the peninsula.” Fairway Bay will pay all the costs of obtaining the relevant consents and doing the work, which is expected to take place over summer. Mr WebbSpeight says that he expects that this will be less expensive than it would have been to move the material off the peninsula – in addition, it will significantly reduce the traffic effects of truck movements on Whangaparaoa Road and through Silverdale. He says Top Harbour did something similar a few years ago, using fill to make a new driving range at

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Not for tourists

I note with concern the proposal to develop over 15,000 square metres of land on the corner of Millwater Parkway and Bankside Rd with the aim to devote 62 percent of the development to service tourists from the People’s Republic of China. Located as it is, very close to both KingsWay Junior School and Silverdale Primary School, surely this is a prime location for local residential development. I cannot see the attraction of the site as a tourist accommodation venue with absolutely no tourist attractions at all within the immediate area. The land provides an opportunity to develop a community where children have easy and safe walking access to schools thus not adding to the ever-

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growing traffic congestion in the area. Tourist accommodation remote from the adjacent tourist attractions will conversely generate more vehicle trips. It doesn’t take a degree in town planning to recognise the benefits of surrounding local schools with residential development. This seems yet another example of selling off our land to overseas buyers attempting to gain acceptance by devoting the minor part of the development to addressing the current housing crisis. This will be a very token gesture indeed. This development is close to local schools and should be reserved for residential development. Peter Evans, Orewa Editor’s note: The developer says

that the tourism component has been taken off the table, as a result of public concern. See story at www. localmatters.co.nz

Not that Fiona I find it necessary to publicly clarify, in response to the letter Privileged Information by Fiona Mackenzie, Whangaparaoa (HM September 6), and multiple others by the same author previously that the letter, comments and opinions expressed within, did not originate from Fiona McKenzie of Red Beach. Thank you. Fiona McKenzie, Red Beach Editor’s note: This is the first letter that Hibiscus Matters has published from this writer that we are aware of.

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National’s Helensville candidate, Chris Penk, revealed at a local Grey Power election meeting that his wife is expecting their first baby in the coming weeks. “She will be in labour, but I will remain firmly in National,” he joked. The quick response from NZ First’s Tracey Martin, in light of questions raised about Jacinda Ardern, was “how is he going to manage childcare if he gets into parliament?”

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High hopes Voter turnout in New Zealand elections is woeful but there are signs that a stronger showing by Labour could get more people out on polling day; there is a feeling that this time, it could be a tight contest. The three Meet the Candidates sessions that I attended locally have all had good turnouts; earlier this week there was one held specifically for young people, at a Silverdale bar, arranged by young local board members Caitlin Watson and Tessa Berger. Local teenagers tell me that there is a lot of interest being generated among new voters who are sharing thoughts and information about who they’d like to vote for via social media. Around half the brand new voters, aged 18, that I spoke to are going to vote now, whereas a few months ago they showed little interest. A report by the Electoral Commission that analysed the 2014 general election noted that voter turnout has been in decline in most developed democracies over the last 30 years, but New Zealand’s has been particularly steep and persistent. At the 2011 election, turnout as a percentage of those eligible to enrol dropped to an all time low of 69.57 percent – the lowest recorded at a NZ general election since the adoption of universal suffrage in 1893. The 2014 result, 72.14 percent, is the second lowest. In Rodney that percentage was higher – 81.21 percent last election – perhaps a reflection of this area’s older demographic. However, the commission makes it clear that low participation is not only confined to 18–24-year-olds, with enrolment rates falling in all age groups up to the age of 39. “The trend appears to show that enrolment and voting is a habit which needs to be formed young and, if it is not, non-engagement persists as one ages,” the report says. For me, however the election cards fall after September 23, the best result would be a higher voter turnout that could help galvanise more people into getting into that voting habit. Are you following us on facebook www.facebook.com/hibiscusmatters

A lot of research and smart thinking was put into entries in this year’s Whangaparaoa College Science Fair. The Science Fair for Year 8 Students was held on September 6. The winner was Logan Murray whose project asked the question ‘Can you charge or power small electrical devices using static electricity?’ Runner up was Jade Milne whose chosen subject was ‘Does eye colour effect peripheral vision?’ The annual competition is sponsored by the Whangaparaoa Lions Club and a selection of projects will be entered in the North Shore Science Competition to be held at Birkdale Intermediate School later this month. Pictured is: Whangaparaoa Lions Club president Alister McKinnon, with Jade Milne and Logan Murray

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A group of young artists, including those pictured, have made murals that will soon be a feature on the outside of Whangaparaoa Hall.

Artworks brighten hall exterior Murals depicting New Zealand scenes, flora and fauna and characters from Footrot Flats are ready to go up on Whangaparaoa Hall, facing Coast Plaza and the library. The four 1.2m x 2.4m panels were designed and created by 14 artists, aged 12–16, who have been working on them since the start of the year. As well as endangered species such as

Maui dolphins and Kakapo, there are images of Wal and Dog from Footrot Flats, Billy T James and the Goodnight Kiwi. The artists are all students of The Art Lab, based in Whangaparaoa Hall and art teacher Anna Evans says they were designed to beautify the studio and surrounding areas. It is hoped that they will be installed on the building in the coming weeks.

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The Orewa Lunchtime Toastmasters Club has gained its distinction ribbon for the 2016/17 year, which recognises the educational and leadership awards achieved by its members and the fact that it added five new members. Club coach Philip Wrigley says this was just as well, as last year it was “bouncing along the bottom” with just eight members – the minimum required to remain registered with Toastmasters International. Membership is now in the midteens, but the club needs at least 20 to continue to flourish. Philip says that the lunchtime, one-hour, fortnightly meetings seem to suit busy people who base their activities on the Coast.The annual impromptu and humorous contests were held over the last two sessions and Matt Pepper – only in Toastmasters for a few months – won both contests and went forward to represent the club at the area level in Warkworth. Philip was presented with a Distinguished Toastmaster award this month. Info: phone club president Rob Wightman, 021 022 04856 club or visit orewalunchtime.toastmastersclubs.org.nz

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MARK MITCHELL DELIVERING FOR RODNEy

I’m Mark Mitchell, your National Candidate for Rodney. I am proud to have represented you and your family in Parliament since 2011. It is also an honour and privilege to serve our country as Minister of Defence at a time of significant global instability. We have experienced strong growth in Rodney over the past 6 years. I have worked hard to deliver important local projects, including $710 million SH1 Puhoi to Warkworth Motorway and the first dedicated funding for the Hill St intersection. Penlink has been brought forward by a decade, and I’m focussed on delivering this essential project within a 3 year plan. We will have 73 new police officers, and Warkworth Police Station will be open 24/7. 8,145 more patients in the Waitemata DHB area are receiving elective surgery, along with a new $24.9 million 46 bed mental health services inpatient unit to care for some of the most vulnerable people in the community. New Zealand is a great place to live. Strong financial management and stable government means we are in a position to build on our successes and invest in an even greater New Zealand. I’m asking for your vote this election so that we can keep delivering for you and your family.

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This proposed development, which had residents of north Orewa up in arms last year, has surfaced once again. Below, the development viewed from Nukumea Stream.

Orewa retirement village back before the public Developer Coastal Properties is again seeking consent to build a fivestory retirement complex in north Orewa, adjacent to native bush, a stream and historic buildings. When the plan to develop land at 23– 25 Annalise Place was first publicly notified, in July last year, there was strong opposition from nearby residents and organisations such as Hibiscus Coast Forest and Bird. A total of 32 submissions were put forward at that time. Most were concerned by the bulk, height and scale of what was proposed in a residential area, and the effects on Nukumea Stream and Eaves Bush Reserve. That application was withdrawn, so that the applicant could refine it in response to issues raised by submitters as well as the fact that the Auckland Unitary Plan became operative in part, which allowed for “a less complex assessment” of the proposal. There are a few changes to the

proposal the second time around – design tweaks have been made, there is one less apartment and six fewer carparks; up to six electric cars will be supplied for residents’ use, which the developer says will reduce the need to own your own car. The proposal consists of three blocks of 3–5 storey apartment buildings containing 120 apartments, a bowling green and gardens. On the eastern side, the top level has been set back although its roof extends over the 11m height limit. It is also proposed to relocate the existing ‘Rose Cottage’ (Heritage Building) to be used as a reading/ library room. The proposal, listed as 488 Hibiscus Coast Highway, is on Auckland Council’s website under notified resource consents and at libraries and Orewa Service Centre in Centreway Road. Submissions close October 3.

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Focus on Auckland’s water quality

Mayor Phil Goff told this month’s Environment and Community Committee that Council needs a more comprehensive approach to improving Auckland’s water quality. “While wastewater overflows into our harbours go back more than a century, the current state of Auckland’s water is no longer acceptable,” Mr Goff said. “Upgrading and building our water infrastructure is a top priority for this council and the council group for the next decade.” Committee chair, Cr Penny Hulse, is leading a programme to develop a coordinated approach for water. It will look at drinking water, wastewater, estuarine and marine environments, stormwater, natural waterbodies and groundwater and aquifers; and the policy, infrastructure and investment, regulatory requirements, community involvement and research required to manage this. “We’re stepping up to reinforce a smarter, bolder and more integrated approach to delivering water outcomes for Aucklanders into the future,” she said.

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As the tsunami of growth continues across the Hibiscus Coast and wider Auckland, the sheer scale of this development is becoming increasingly apparent on the landscape. While it may appear unparalleled it is not without precedent as the history of Whangaparaoa duly attests. By the mid-1880s there were just nine main families living on Whangaparaoa Peninsula including the Shakespear, Hobbs, Vipond and Polkinghorne families. The first developers made an appearance on the scene in the 1920s. Ted Brown and Laurie Taylor opened up Manly, constructing a long pier off Little Manly Beach to ferry holidaymakers and potential customers up from Auckland on steamers. Over on the Wade Heads, Bruce Scott purchased 380 acres of land off a female client largely to put an end to the woman’s badgering for a loan. Bruce was a lawyer and a man of strong Christian principle who used to open up his home to Auckland’s homeless. Sales of land were slow and not helped by the Depression of the 1930s even though the availability of food from the land and fish from the sea meant locals were often better off than their Auckland counterparts where riots occurred on Queen Street in 1932. The post-war years saw the bach bonanza of the 1950s when sections were sold in places like Stanmore Bay for the princely sum of £30 a pop (cheap even by the standards of the day). Hundreds of do-it-yourself Kiwis staked their claim and worked from dawn to dusk with whatever materials they could lay their hands on after the war to build the family bach. By the end of the 60s there were about 2000 people living permanently on Whangaparaoa. This number would swell to over 25,000 in the summer as holidaymakers packed into baches and spare sections along the peninsula. In the 1970s ad hoc development caught up with the Waitemata County Council. They tried to deal with an influx of people into the “Northern Beaches’ as they called this area with very basic sewerage ‘systems’ but these moves were fiercely rejected by locals and building was limited. What followed in the 80s was coined the ‘Californication’ of Whangaparaoa as cross leasing and large scale developments hit the peninsula. There were calls for political independence as residents asked if this was the sort of progress they really wanted. In the 1990s development clicked into another gear with a corresponding surge of discontent. The Rodney District Council was referred to by one community leader as an “…incompetent, spendthrift bureaucracy, totally discredited and beyond recall.” There have been further development spikes and troughs since then but what is remarkable is that the essential beauty of the Coast has remained intact despite the ravages of development and poor council planning. Indeed some parts of the Coast remain relatively unchanged from the last century, albeit due to geographic constraints and previously generous reserve acquisitions. In the face of rapid intensification and population growth these locations are now invaluable legacies that we must preserve for future generations. They are, after all, what defines the uniqueness of this special place where we live.

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Penlink election meeting draws a crowd There were few surprises at a preelection meeting hosted by Penlink Now in Manly recently – although the strong turnout came as a surprise to organisers. There can be few other single issues on the Coast that would drag close to 100 people out to a public meeting on a cold and rainy Sunday. All the Rodney candidates views on Penlink were already well publicised, most recently in Hibiscus Matters’ election guide (September 6 issue). At the meeting, on September 10, candidates from National and NZ First promised speedy delivery of the project. A more measured tone came from Labour. Candidate Marja Lubeck said her party is putting more money into regionally significant roads, and that Penlink should be top of that list. She favours the fourlane option, saying that the twolane road was approved in 2001 and since then there has been significant growth. She said Labour will (within six months of taking office) review Penlink along with other large roading projects and agree a new, updated 30year Auckland Transport Alignment Project with Auckland Council. Rodney MP Mark Mitchell made a commitment to get the project started as a state highway, within three years of being re-elected. He said that Penlink is the first project on Crown Infrastructure Partners’ ‘to do’ list and that it will be delivered as tolled road via a Public Private Partnership (PPP).

Candidates from four parties put their views on Penlink to an expectant crowd. Inset, Sell Jones, right, and Terry Sandall were among around 100 people who attended an election candidates meeting focused on Penlink.

He said to get it started within three years it will need to be the two-lane version, with clip ons possible at a later date to extend it to four lanes. NZ First’s Tracey Martin promised to deliver the full, four-lane road as a Build Own Operate and Transfer Back (BOOT) or PPP and questioned the need for tolls, saying it would be the only road in Auckland to require them and once private investment is obtained, Government should “stump up the rest”. “Why should we be the only people in Auckland paying a toll?” she asked. ACT’s Beth Houlbrooke was focused on ensuring that Penlink allows for

driverless electric cars, which take up less space and could effectively turn two lanes into three. The meeting was chaired by Penlink Now chair Stephen Lyttleton, who said the team currently has eight members, including four who joined 14 years ago. One foundation member, Gerry Rea of Arkles Bay, put forward a funding proposal that involves the issue of bonds for public subscription underwritten by Government. This gained a favourable response, particularly from Tracey Martin. Details of Mr Rea’s proposal are linked to this story at www.localmatters.co.nz

Charges used to control use of Penlink

If Penlink is built as a two-lane highway, Auckland Transport plans to keep it that way as long as possible. The plan is to control the number of cars using the road by raising the toll if demand gets too heavy and traffic begins to clog up. Auckland Transport’s (AT) strategic projects group manager, Theunis van Schalkwyk, told the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board that the two-lane option is all about value for money – improving the cost/benefit ratio and increasing revenue from tolling. “Previously the toll revenue was to be at similar levels to the Northern Gateway for a period of around 25 years after which the toll would be removed,” he said. “As soon as the tolls are removed, demand will go up, and four lanes might be needed, so the idea is to manage demand by never removing the toll and putting the price up if demand gets too heavy.” Member Caitlin Watson asked how much the toll could be and Mr van Schalkwyk said it was originally $2.20 but could go up to $3.80 and would be adjusted every three years. He said “demand management” would mean Penlink could remain a two-lane road for a lot longer than 25 years. It would also allow buses to operate without the need for dedicated bus lanes; he said the current two-lane design includes a shared cycle/walkway.

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Stillwater resident John Davies hasn’t ruled out having another go at getting into politics after failing to get elected onto the local board last time around. Despite his many interactions with bureaucracy, which have not always been positive, he remains optimistic that politicians, in the main, have good intentions. He spoke with Terry Moore about finding ways to make a difference outside of Council.

ouncil needs reformation. It seems to me that the people’s vote to place representatives in that system is mitigated by bureaucracy. There is too much official input and not enough local power and influence. My belief in politicians is that they have stood to do good. I don’t know of any, in this country, who put themselves up for nefarious gain – certainly not in our neck of the woods anyway. The process of putting yourself up for election is very straightforward and is an example of the system working well. I was disappointed not to get elected, however our local board is proving to be functional. The problem with Auckland Council is the way that John Key and Rodney Hide set it up – largely disenfranchising the boards. In any case, there are certainly a lot of ways you can get involved in your community other than politics.

chair the Estuary Arts Centre Trust and am a Trustee of the Life Education Trust Rodney – the latter means I am often found at fundraising sausage sizzles outside Bunnings. The most fun I have had while fundraising was Z Energy’s Good in the Hood, where I spent a few hours at Z stations in Kumeu and Riverhead with a person dressed as ‘Harold the Giraffe’. The kids know Harold and even people in their 20s came up and said they had good memories of him.

’ve lived in Stillwater for four years and before that was in Arkles Bay. We moved to the Hibiscus Coast because my wife, Ruth, wanted to live by a beach. She had her 40th birthday in a house we rented on Manly Beach and not long after that we moved here. Unbeknownst to me, she had spent every weekend since that birthday looking for a house on the Coast.

have never been an artist, but I am a filmmaker and film seller, so my interest and passion is for that kind of media. I’ve always been in the business in one way or another since school. After school I went into selling, and sometimes making, corporate training films with my family’s company. At the moment I’m working on a documentary as the logistical planner and story editor. I moved to Stillwater

after a major business calamity that left me having to repay debt, so I chose to sell up and move. I was running two cinemas – Academy Cinema in the city and the Victoria in Devonport. A Trust managed to acquire the Devonport cinema and I helped it in its presentation to convince North Shore City Council to buy the building. Council owns it but the Trust had to turn it into a sustainable business – it wasn’t. They are managing to keep it going, but I had spent a lot of money over two years propping it up – it cost me around $500 a week to keep it going. I had enough and at the same time The Academy was failing. In Devonport, the feedback was always great but it stopped growing at 80 percent of the target. It’s because the audience came just from Devonport, not further afield, and it reached saturation point. We had three screens and figures tell us there is a screen for

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every 10,000 people: if you don’t have that kind of reach, you can’t keep going. The Academy cinema was destroyed in the process of turning Lorne Street into a ‘shared space’. The work took place in the Rugby World Cup year and there was immense time pressure – Auckland Transport’s contractors worked so hard, night and day, jackhammering. And the impact of every one of those jackhammers reverberated into the walls of the cinema, so people stopped coming. We lost all our major film festivals, which were our lifeblood. At the same time Council had increased the rent by 100 percent and I went broke. I lost 75 percent of my revenue for 12 months and that was not sustainable. So I sold up and paid the taxman. I tried hard to convince

Council that the rent increase was not sustainable. That whole experience led me to stand up in front of people at the last local body elections and say, “Auckland Transport is evil”, which was received with a mix of laughter and applause. They described me in a NZ Herald article at the time the problems with the Academy were going on as “difficult to deal with”. One thing I’ll say in Auckland Transport’s favour, though, is that they can fix dangerous potholes – one morning when I was working at Manly Liquor I told them about one in the village that cars were swerving and doing U-turns to avoid and they fixed it that same day.

’ve worked at Manly Liquor for nearly two years – a job I applied for because I love wine. Of course there are elements of the drinking culture and industry that are horrendous, and I’ve had to turn customers away who are problem drinkers but I also have great conversations giving advice and helping people. I went into liquor retail after losing the cinemas. I had to find a job, and quickly. I started at Liquor King in Whangaparaoa Road and it went from there. It’s a lot of fun selling wine – liquor consumed responsibly is very enjoyable and an enhancement to fun occasions. I tease my customers, telling them that some wines are trash and they can get a better one if they just pay $1 more.

tillwater is a fantastic little community; I am treasurer of the Stillwater Residents Association and also on the Penlink Now team. The only difference in opinion in Stillwater is over Penlink and the other controversial issue is the speed limit on

the main road. I was originally against Penlink when I lived in Arkles Bay because of environmental concerns – I could see that a whole lot of mud would come down the river once building of that road began. Then I started to think about the things that were promised to the people who bought into developments east of Stanmore Bay. They bought there on a promise from the Rodney District Council that Penlink would be built. It didn’t come, but no one stopped the developments from happening and now we are in the state we’re in on the peninsula. The reality is that Penlink will potentially save lives, improving our emergency access. When Rodney District Council knew it didn’t have the money, it should have stopped promising that Penlink would happen. It’s now an honourbound issue. West of the motorway they’re going to develop every piece of green land right up to Kumeu and the infrastructure just isn’t there. Although Penlink has been brought forward, the money is still not committed and it won’t be actually happening until those bulldozers get going along Cedar Terrace and the hills above Stillwater. The fact is that in the last 30 years, if you bought in Stillwater, you would know there is a bridge going in at some stage. I bought there, by the river, knowing it was coming and being fine with that. I may notice some noise. I accept that in Greater Auckland we can’t afford to be NIMBYS. We are going to have to do things like this if we want to keep good access. Unlike the Dynamic Lanes that are coming on Whangaparaoa Road, at least Penlink is safe. As I said, Auckland Transport is evil and that project is just not safe.

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Skateboarding by moonlight might sound appealing, but skaters using Orewa skatepark in the evenings this winter have had little choice. Most of the lights have been out at the skatepark and outside Estuary Arts Centre in Western Reserve for nearly three months, despite ongoing complaints. The issue was taken up by Estuary Arts Centre Trust chair John Davies, who first raised it with Council on July 6, and complaints were also made by Estuary Arts Centre manager Kim Boyd, skaters and their parents. Mr Davies says that the skatepark was set up with lighting by the local board so that kids could get as much use out of the facility as possible. He sees families there and kids skating throughout the week, at 9pm or later. Kim Boyd says that none of the lights between Estuary Arts Centre and the highway are working, which makes leaving the centre after dark risky. “Not only is it about tripping, slipping

or falling in the dark, but walking to your car in the pitch black can be scary particularly for the majority of women who attend evening or night events here,” she says. Although there have been no incidents yet, Kim says that she has identified the lighting as “high risk” on her Health and Safety risk assessment. “Feedback that I receive from our user groups is that they most definitely feel vulnerable when leaving the centre due to the lack of lighting.” Mr Davies says he was told on July 6 that the work would be completed within 14 days. He says that the real issue is a lack of programmed and coordinated maintenance work. Council’s head of operational management and maintenance, Agnes McCormack, says an electrician has investigated why the area’s lighting is not currently operational. She says estimates for the repair work have been received and once they are approved, the work can take place “in the near future”.

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Local supermarket New World Whangaparaoa has come to the aid of the Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, providing $10,000 to help run entertainment attractions at the club. The sponsorship was announced at the clubrooms on September 6. The supermarket is giving the club $10,000 in monthly increments, over the next 12 months, which will be used to fund a programme of entertainment organised by Dean Morris. President Frank Coggan thanked New World owner Penny Ashton for her generous contribution. He said that the club has come through a difficult financial year and the supermarket’s contribution means that the club can offer an entertainment programme on most Friday and Saturday nights. From left: New World store manager Mohini Oldham, RSA assistant manager Ahrea Harris, entertainment convenor Dean Morris, New World Whangaparaoa owner Penny Ashton, RSA president Frank Coggan and committee member Rod Klarwill.

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addiction. She could swing from being sweet and loving to very cruel, so these were not healthy relationships. “The research shows that if you’ve never been abused as a child, you’re much less likely to put up with it as an adult. Sadly, violent and destructive relationships can often be traced back through generations of a family.” Simonne believes New Zealanders need to start talking about “the hard stuff ” – sex, drugs, pain, abuse, violence and mental illness. “Domestic violence knows no gender, demographic, race, religion or socioeconomic boundaries; it can affect anyone. It’s estimated that only nine percent of sexual crimes are reported and of those, less than 10 percent lead to a conviction. We are still asking things like, ‘what was she wearing and how much had she had to drink?’ when we should be asking, ‘does he have a history of violence?’ “Domestic violence is hugely unreported because victims still feel ashamed and embarrassed. I hope my book helps these people take the steps they need to take to make themselves safe. “No matter what you have been through, you can heal. I am living proof of that.” Simonne’s talk at Whangaparaoa library on Sunday September 24, at 4.15pm, is free. For domestic violence help or advice, visit womensrefuge.org.nz

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On the hunt for young gardeners

Shirley Gallagher’s 30-yearold orchid rewards her with thousands of flowers each year.

Coast gardener aims for 100 flower spikes When Shirley Gallagher moved to Orewa, three years ago, she brought with her an orchid that she’d had for around 30 years. It took three men to lift it the massive potted plant onto the moving truck and it was given pride of place in her front garden, where it is much admired by neighbours and passers by. The cymbidium flowers prolifically – last year it produced 98 flower spikes and this year there are 86 so far with more to come; there are 20 or more flowers on each spike. Shirley counts them because she wants to see if it can get to 100 spikes. “I’d really like to know if anyone has more than me,” she says. Shirley has been a keen gardener ever since she toddled alongside her grandfather, helping him plant peas, potatoes and other vegetables. For many years she worked in garden centres. At the age of 86 she can still touch her toes – something she says is

the result of regular exercise, including looking after her garden. She’s not a big fan of orchids, preferring roses and camellias, but this was a gift and any plant gets Shirley’s full care and attention. This year her orchid, which is 1.8m wide and 1.5m high, began flowering unusually early – in June rather than July or August. It has been known to still have a flower on it at Christmas time. Cymbidiums are among the easiest orchids to grow in New Zealand, but they have a reputation for being reluctant to flower. Shirley says the secret is fertilising well, as soon as the plant begins to bud up. She waters the plant in summer and covers it with shade cloth when it’s particularly hot. “My next move will be to a retirement village in Orewa and if the new owners of my place don’t want the orchid, I’d like to take it with me,” Shirley says. “I’m sure the village could find a place for it in their gardens.”

With reports that over a third of Kiwi kids are overweight or obese, the Garden to Table Trust has launched the T&G Garden to Table Young Gardener of the Year Awards. The trust was established in 2009 and aims to teach children gardening, healthy eating and cooking skills. Applications for the awards are open for young gardeners throughout New Zealand until September 29. The awards aim to seek out five greenthumbed budding young gardeners who are enthusiastic and have passion and drive to grow fresh produce to create delicious dishes. Schools can also get involved by entering for the School of the Year award. Garden to Table chief executive Linda Taylor says the awards are designed to recognise the talent and achievements of individuals and schools who are growing nutritious food. “We are on a mission to change the way children approach and think about food. At Garden to Table we strongly believe that children who understand where good food comes from – and how to prepare it – are likely to make better food choices,” she says. “As well as looking for the most passionate young gardeners in New Zealand, we’re also looking for the most enthusiastic school that is championing this approach, involving their kids in all aspects of gardening

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in an environmentally sustainable garden.” Award judges include Linda Taylor, chef and restaurateur Al Brown, gardening journalist and broadcaster Lynda Hallinan and T&G executive general manager (NZ produce) Andrew Keaney. Al Brown says Garden to Table is working with schools across the country, setting tasks in the garden and kitchen to help improve children’s social skills. “The pride the kids have in what they’ve accomplished is extraordinary – from growing the produce, right through to cooking and enjoying meals together.” Info: younggardenerawards.co.nz

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Stream to reappear next year Auckland Council’s plan to return a piped stream to wetland in D’Oyly Reserve, Stanmore Bay, has overcome the final hurdle of local board consent and work is expected to begin next January. The scheme has a budget of $1.5 million, $1.1 million of which comes from the developers of 20 Link Crescent, McConnell Property, in mitigation for piping the stream which ran through that piece of land. Council’s waterways projects team leader, Deborah Morley, says that the stormwater pipe through D’Oyly Reserve will be filled with concrete and a ‘naturalised’ streambed with associated planting created on top. Water from the culvert will be diverted

down the new streambed. At present, D’Oyly Reserve consists of mown grass on top of what was historically a stream. Recreational activities in the reserve are affected by the fact that it’s boggy in winter, as the stormwater pipe beneath has insufficient capacity, resulting in overflows. Hibiscus and Bays Local Board deputy chair Janet Fitzgerald says that the reserve’s use is very restricted in winter because of those boggy conditions. “Year-round of the use of the reserve will now be possible after the restoration,” Mrs Fitzgerald says. “This plan incorporates people’s feedback on the different activities they’d like at the reserve including having open space.”

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After 35 years painting cars, Tony Jillings of Arkles Bay was ready for a change. As well as wanting to run his own business, he was keen to get out of the enclosed spaces he worked in and into the fresh air. Last month, together with 27-yearold daughter Ashleigh, he launched Monster Housewash & Gutters, specialising in cleaning residential and commercial exteriors – everything from the deck and driveway to the roof and guttering. Ashleigh had returned home to Arkles Bay with two-year-old Hadley and after several years working for telecommunications companies, has taken on Monster Housewash & Gutters’ administrative and marketing work. She says a two-person team makes things better for customers, providing prompt service and a reliable point of contact while leaving Tony free to get the job done with the water blaster. The work is varied – as well as house exteriors and gutters, the company cleans anything that can be reached with a water blaster including decks, fences and driveways; Tony has even found himself washing solar panels, which is needed to keep them working well. He says clean gutters are especially important at this time of year – particularly for those on tank water. Tony says with Spring now here,

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Now that a profusion of Spring flowers is available, making those typical Victorian small circular nosegays of flowers and herbs, called tussie mussies can be a fun activity. The traditional tussie mussie, no more than 15cm in diameter, is composed of fragrant herbs surrounding a central flower. Before you begin, go on a voyage of discovery to find the small garden treasures you have never noticed before, and then experiment by arranging the flowers and herbs in a rounded symmetrical shape. If you don’t have a diversity of scented flowers and herbs in the garden, perhaps it is time to think about planting a selection – this would also bring beneficial insects into your garden. Your selection of herbs could include lavender, rosemary, mint, lemon balm, sage, pineapple sage, southernwood, and wormwood, lemon verbena and Backhousia citriodoria (lemon myrtle). Many tiny flowers are beautifully patterned and some useful flowers could include violets, marigolds, sweet peas, anise hyssop, calendulas, forget-me-knots, dandelions, roses, miniature chrysanthemums, heartsease, lavender, cornflowers, and manuka. Look for seasonal treasures such as berries and rosehips. Large leaves for framing the outside of your bouquet might include the velvety peppermint and apple scented geraniums, or the sharp scent of rose and lemon scented pelargoniums. Ferny southernwood or wormwood, along with the velvety lamb’s ears, are all suitable. Now you are ready to begin. Tip the flowers and leaves onto a table and sort for size and colour. Choose a larger flower for the centre – a rosebud, or marigold, cornflower or tiny cyclamen. Hold the central flower in one hand and twist the posy as you build up around the centre, keeping it tightly packed and at an even height. Keep the flowers dainty and a smaller size than the centre. Add the flowers and leaves until you reach the required size. To finish, while still holding the posy firmly, surround it with scented pelargonium leaves. Use a rubber band to bind your bouquet together, then strip the lower leaves from the stems and cut the stalks to an even size. Now wrap in damp paper, or perhaps a tissue or paper towel. Trim with colourful handmade paper. Cut an x-shape in the centre of a paper doily and put the tussie mussie into the doily. Tie with a decorative ribbon, and you have created an original Spring garden gift for a relative or friend.

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National Gardening Week is just around the corner, on October 6–13. It aims to foster a love of gardening with a focus on growing not only plants but friendships, good health, strong communities and closer connections with nature. As well as getting stuck you’re your own garden, people are encouraged to help out in a community garden, volunteer for a local planting day, lend a hand in a neighbour’s garden or join a garden club. To get you started, and celebrate National Gardening Week, Yates is giving away free vegie seeds between October 1–13. Register online for a free packet of seeds, www.yates.co.nz/nationalgardeningweek

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Secrets of good gardening lie in local soils by Zane Blomfield Spring is here, and what we remember as a ‘nice garden’ seems to have turned into a rather large to do list! Garden centres are advertising specials, ideas and recommendations but all gardens are not equal, and neither are our personal needs. The question is – will these plants and ideas work in your garden? The Hibiscus Coast is distinctly different from other Auckland areas – we not only have a different microclimate but we also have different geology. Orewa on the flat has mostly a sandy fine soil, which in most cases only requires seasonal fertilising. This soil tends to be a nice chocolate brown colour. There are also areas closer to Orewa College and the Maygrove area where a hard pan lies just under the surface. You will know if you have this condition if you find it extremely hard to dig, and the soil is a grey/gold colour. This hard pan can affect water dispersion and the ability for tree and plant roots to grow deeply enough for the plant to thrive. Plants can become stunted or die, for no apparent reason. In these areas, only

plants with surface root systems will thrive, and often building up a mound of soil to plant into can help. Near the beach, there is also coastal spray to consider, with high levels of salt and an abrasive factor that can affect the survival of some plants – even though the same species may be thriving just a few blocks away. If you can see the ocean from your property, and you have noticed salt on your windows, then this will affect your plants. Look for plants that can take this type of exposure, or wash the plants after the big northerly storms. Just around the corner in Red Beach and up through Whangaparaoa Peninsula, there are high levels of sandstone and clay. In the newer subdivisions, the topsoil can be so thin that the ground has very little nutrition. Thin topsoil can also be greatly affected by heavy rain in winter, and the harsh sun and drought in summer months. During summer you are likely to notice cracks in the ground, difficulty digging, and the soil has a yellow look to it. Products like Gypsum help to break the clay down. Follow this up by adding compost or planting mix from

landscape suppliers. Again, regular fertilising will help. A lot of the new subdivisions have this condition as most of the original topsoil is removed while developing the land. Another factor to consider as you plan your outdoor area or change your planting around, is the lifestyle that many Coasties have. In summer, in particular, outdoor activities are popular and gardeners need to consider whether they want to devote their leisure time to a high maintenance garden or would rather have an area in which to enjoy the summer barbecue after surf club, cycling and kids sports. Do you need somewhere to leave

the bikes, kayaks and fishing gear, or would you prefer an area that is simple and clean to look at? Knowing your environmental factors, both above and below ground, and some good planning based on what matches your lifestyle can make a huge difference in time, money and overall long term satisfaction in your outdoor area throughout the year. It’s well worth asking experienced people in the area for advice before attempting to create the garden you may have seen on line or in a magazine. Zane Blomfield is director of Landscape Creations, which he has been operating locally since 2010.

Not a cabbage – an asparagus! Scientists are discovering new things about NZ’s native plants, thanks to DNA sequencing. Recently some well known natives, previously categorised by botanists into the lily family (Liliaceae) have been re-classified after their DNA was analysed. The common cabbage tree (Cordyline australis) was found to be part of the asparagus family (Asparagaceae) along with Rengarenga, or rock lily (Arthropodium cirratum). As well as asparagus, other members of this family are agave, hosta and yucca. The native flax species Phormium tenax or Harakeke was also DNA tested and found to be part of the Australian grass tree family (Xanthorrhoeaceae). CL

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It’s not often that a journalist turns up to an interview and becomes the subject of many questions herself. But that’s what happened when Hibiscus Matters went to congratulate 11-yearold Laura Dymond of Stanmore Bay. The Whangaparaoa College Year 7 student was recently one of just 10 finalists in the annual Elsie Locke Writing competition. The finalists’ work was chosen from 860 stories that were entered by students around the country. Laura entered the competition, together with other students in her Year 7/8 Enrichment Writing Group, taught by Michele Duggan. The topic was: ‘A story set in early New Zealand that is about exploration, a discovery, or an encounter’ and Laura wrote about a fictional Maori greenstone carver. However, she prefers writing nonfiction and may one day pursue a career in journalism: this is why she

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turned the interview around and quizzed our reporter about how to get into the business. The college is having artwork made by students and will put together a book of stories to celebrate its Enrichment Writing Group’s work. Laura’s story The Greenstone Patu is linked to this story at www. localmatters.co.nz

Take a look at Coast book nook The little library, or “book nook” that Andrea Dick set up by her letterbox in Tiri Road, Whangaparaoa, has been a source of new reading material for the whole family. It is becoming increasingly popular to put a mini-library at the front gate, filled with books that the family no longer needs. Anyone can take the books and replace with some of their own. There are some very colourful examples around Auckland and a Facebook page called Where the Wild Books Are, which has 192 members, inspired Andrea to set one up. She used a recycled cabinet to make the little library and painted the outside, inviting anyone to use it. Her preschool daughters painted the inside. The family are all keen readers and prefer their books on paper, to the point where an e-reader in the household goes unused. Four-year-old Kaia and Danni, aged 2, go through books quickly and since Andrea set up the book nook a few

Danni, 2, and four-year-old Kaia check their book nook for new reading material.

months ago, they have had a ready source of children’s books. Andrea says that she, husband Aaron and 14-yearold daughter Annalise have also found interesting books left there. “There are quite a few of these little libraries in some areas and it would be cool if more started up around the Coast,” Andrea says.

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Aucklanders await latest valuations The three-yearly review of valuations in Auckland, which started in January, will wind-up next month. Auckland’s capital values (CV) skyrocketed by more than a third in the 2014 valuation, when the average CV rose 34 per cent. Veteran property commentator Olly Newland is predicting that the Auckland market will see even greater increases of between 45 and 60 per cent this time around. “I wouldn’t be surprised to see an average rise in Auckland of 50 per cent,” Mr Newland says. “Although the Hibiscus Coast and north Rodney are the new ‘hot spots’ of Auckland, I think this is unlikely to be reflected in this year’s valuations, which are based on actual sales. “But the Coast and Rodney could be looking at a bump in three years time.” Rating valuations are one of several components used to calculate the amount of council rates each property owner pays, but a change in a property’s CV does not automatically mean rates will increase or decrease because of that change.

Auckland Council corporate communication senior specialist Nathan Alleyne says the CV should reflect the market value of the property if it was offered for sale on 1 July 2017.

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“However, the Auckland property market is dynamic and values may have changed by the time property owners receive their valuation notice,” Mr Alleyne says.

• consented work (renovations, new build, subdivisions etc.)

• location • land size • zoning • floor area

A property value is made up of three parts:

Mr Newland estimates the change could be around five per cent.

• Capital value – The most likely selling price at the date of valuation.

There are about 548,000 properties in Auckland so rating valuations are calculated using mass appraisal techniques.

• Land value – The most likely selling price of the bare land at the date of valuation.

The valuations will be made public in early November, but will not affect rates until July 1 next year. Landholders have the opportunity to contest the valuations through a process outlined on the Council website. Valuations are assessed by comparing recent sales in the area with the property being valued. Factors that influence the valuations include:

• Improvement value – The CV minus the land value. The improvement value does not represent the replacement value of the buildings or other improvements on the land. The capital value should not be confused with the market value, which is influenced by supply and demand, interest rates, existing and potential use of the land and the economy, and is best assessed by a qualified valuer.

Last valuations In the 2014 the valuation increases in Rodney and on the Hibiscus Coast ranged from a low of five per cent at Leigh and Whangateau to a high of 30 per cent at Hatfields Beach. Only Kawau Island property values dropped (-14%). Increases at some of the major centres in 2014 were: Snells Beach 11%, Matakana 12%, Omaha 14%, Puhoi 17%, Army Bay 19%, Warkworth 19%, Wainui/Waitoki 22%, Orewa 24%, Arkles Bay, Gulf Harbour, Arkles Bay, Red Beach 25%, Wellsford 25%, Silverdale 27%, Stanmore Bay and Waiwera 28%, and Kaukapakapa 29%.

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Orewa Lot 14, Awaiti Way

Flat Bush Lots 2, 4, 3, 5, 24 & 33, 218 Flat Bush Road

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• Stage One, 26 sections - just six left! • Only minutes away from the developing Ormiston Town Centre • The titles are due to be issued at the end of 2017. A 6+3 months building term can be provided if required. • Information pack available upon request.

Lot 14 available now, or call me to discuss other options Prime spot in a convenient location East motorway access to Auckland CBD Titles have been issued, ready to build.

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14 Arohia Place, Snells Beach

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• Near new quality Brick & Tile • Large open plan living/dining/kitchen plus separate lounge • Expansive decks accessed from living areas - great outdoor entertaining • Generous size garage/internal access • Flat section, fenced & landscaped, built up vege gardens, large garden shed For Sale $1,050,000 Viewing Open Sunday 2:00 - 3:00pm Internet oneagencyhpg.co.nz Contact Martin Hall 0210 270 2136 martinhall@oneagency.net.nz

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Avocado Orchard - The Hard Work Has Been Done! • • • • • •

Tapora

28.6ha in a mix of fertile and sandy soils Approximately 10ha Avocado orchard planted in 2011 Balance of land in pasture and shelter belts Large support sheds and tidy 3 bedroom home with additional accommodation Free range piggery operation and facilities separate to orchard Harbour location with easy access to fishing, golfing and local schools

This ideal business opportunity in the ever popular area of Tapora is new to the market, and a must see. Vendors have done all of the hard work and are ready to pass this impressive orchard on to another party to take it to the next level. www.pggwre.co.nz ID: WEL26586

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$2,500,000 Plus GST (if any) Call Scott today to arrange your viewing

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• 29.6678ha grazing pasture with pockets of native bush & mature fruit trees • Wool-shed & 3 bay shed, livestock yards, fenced into 6 paddocks with reliable water reticulated • Lovely 3 bedroom cottage with separate study www.pggwre.co.nz ID: WEL25430

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• Stunning 180 degree sea views and beach access • Elevated sites to build your dream home or batch • 16 hectares (39.5 acres) with ownership to HTWM (High tide water mark) • Walk, Fish, Hunt, all on your door step, or just Relax! www.pggwre.co.nz ID: DAG26244

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73.9ha (182 acres) located on tar seal just over the hill from Matakana. This attractive block has the perk of 2 existing dwellings for a larger family or the ability to rent them out as an investment opportunity. There is also an application for a 2nd title lodged with council. www.pggwre.co.nz ID: WEL26371

GST Inclusive Viewing By Appointment Only Scott Tapp B 09 423 9717 M 021 418 161

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Including GST Scott Tapp M 021 418 161 Megan Browning M 027 668 8468

Including GST Viewing By Appointment Only Simon Ryburn B 09 423 9715 M 021 819 844

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Have the time of your life at Maygrove

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve reached the time in your life where quality is important, Maygrove Village offers a fantastic lifestyle. You can live securely and independently in your own home set amongst beautifully manicured grounds with access to a range of amenities and activities including heated swimming pool, spa, indoor and outdoor bowls, croquet, petanque, restaurant and bar, movie theatre, games room, gym, library and computer room, chapel and putting green, without the worry of lawns and gardens that need maintaining. This is retirement living at its best. Visit Maygrove now and make yourself at home.

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Orewa centenarian celebrates A five-kilometre workout on an exercise bike isn’t a bad way for anyone to start the day, let alone someone who is about to turn 100. Up until a few years ago, the workout would have also included a spell on a rowing machine, but John Wills gave that up when he was 97. “Looking after your health is important. And so is wearing wool! I’m a dedicated wool man – it’s the best thing you can find to keep you warm.” John will celebrate his 100th birthday on Election Day, September 23, with Norma, his wife of 70 years, who now lives at the Evelyn Page Retirement Home. A Triples Tournament at the Orewa Bowls Club will follow on Monday, September 25. “I’m very grateful to the club for organising this event; I never expected it,” John says. “I understand at least 32 teams will be competing. I had to give up when I was 98, after more than 36 years playing at both Kaukapakapa and Orewa.” John grew-up on a farm in Gisborne, the eldest of six children. From seven years old, he was getting up at 5am to help his father hand-milk 35 cows. “You could make a living from a dairy herd that size in those days.” He left school at 14 and by 16 was working as a labourer on a sheep station. “There were around 85 million sheep in NZ in 1930 and not quite two million people; quite different than today.” When World War II broke out he wanted to join the Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force, but was

told they weren’t taking men from the back country. “I quit my job, moved into Gisborne, registered as unemployed and was accepted into the next intake. He was in uniform for five years and five months, serving intially in Fiji, and then the Middle East. He was a gunner in the 7th New Zealand AntiTank Regiment in Egypt during the Second Battle of El Alamein, a turning point in the war. He was captured by Germans under the command of General Rommel and handed over to Italian forces. Allied forces liberated the camp 10 weeks later, but John says he was in a “pretty bad way” by that time. “We lived on a few mashed up beans for breakfast, a few macaroni in half a cup of water for lunch and two hard biscuits for dinner. I remember how they wouldn’t even give us water to wash our teeth or face.” John was one of 23 veterans who returned to Egypt to mark the 70th anniversary of El Alamein in 2012. “The Egyptians still hate us because after the war both sides left without removing the land mines. They are still going off today.” John was on R&R in NZ when peace was declared. The war service made it hard for him to settle down so he headed for Wellington and got a job at the Ngauranga Gorge Freezing Works. “I met Norma in Wellington and we married when she was 21 and I was 29. She gave her life to me – she is very placid and never disputed anything I did. Our daughter would sometimes say to her, ‘Mum, you do too much for Dad’.” Eventually, in 1951, the couple were able to secure

John Wills, who is about to turn 100, has some simple advice, “Never wish your life away worrying about tomorrow”.

their own farm when they paid $14,000 for a 72-hectare property in Peak Road, Kaukapakapa. They later expanded the farm to 121 hectares. They raised their son and daughter on the farm, and moved to Orewa when they retired. John, who still drives, now spends his days visiting his wife and “just getting things done”. “I’m bloody slow at doing anything these days. Veteran Affairs is going to mow my lawn and help with some maintenance around the house in future, so that will be good.” John has had a life-long love of motorbikes and bought his last one, a Honda, when he was 85. His first bike was the now fairly rare Brough Superior.

Whangaparaoa School has added a pump track inside the 530m-long bike track that loops around its field. The pump track, made by TrailPro, is comprised of piles of clay, with a limestone track finish for durability. Riders need to use a pumping action with the body, rather than just pedaling, to get around the track, so it provides students with some new challenges and a great workout. The pump track was funded with a grant from Pelorus Trust. Teacher Debbie Thompson says as soon as the pump track was finished, earlier this month, there was a group of teens on it. She says it will be an asset for the whole community. “It’s so wonderful to see children, teens and families all out walking, biking, scooting around our cycle track.”

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Re-learning to sit up straight Many of us work in desk-based roles that require sitting at desks and workstations for prolonged periods. The postures and practices that you adopt during the day can have a significant impact on your risk of developing pain, fatigue or stress, as well as physical and visual discomfort. Setting up your desk or workstation correctly is key to preventing these health issues. Here are some guidelines to help set up a workstation that’s good for your body: • Your chair should be at the height that allows your knees to be at the same, or just below, the level of your hip joint, with your feet fully supported on by the floor (or on a foot rest). The back of the chair should be positioned to support your lumbar curve, which is the part of spine around the waist level. Your backrest should be tilted so that you are in an upright seated position. If your chair isn’t ergonomic (fitted with curves), you can add a lumbar support cushion or seat wedge. • If possible, adjust the height of the desk so that so your elbows are at 90° right angles, when you rest your hands on the desktop. Having the desk too high can lead to hunching of your shoulders. • If the desk is at a fixed height and too low (your thighs are touching the underside of the desk and the angle at your elbows is greater than 120°), then consider installing desk raisers to achieve the correct elbow angle. If your desk is at a fixed height and is too high (your hands are above your elbows, with less than a 90° angle), then the optimal elbow position can be achieved by raising the chair height and installing a foot rest to support the feet. A standing desk is even better! • Adjust the height of your computer screen, so that your eyes are level with the top of the screen. A common mistake is having the screen too low, causing us to slouch and roll our shoulders forward. This is our body’s way of compensating to get into the right position. • Position the screen about an arm’s length away from where you are seated and ensure that there is no glare on the screen from overhead lighting or windows. If you don’t have a height adjustable screen, place phone books under the monitor to raise the height.• Maintain good working posture by keeping your upper back and shoulders relaxed and your elbows close to your body. Maintaining the body in neutral positions while working reduces stress and strain on the musculoskeletal system. • Take regular small breaks, hanging your arms down by your side and giving your hands a gentle shake for a few seconds to reduce tension and encourage circulation. Aim to do this every 15 minutes. • Give your eyes a rest by looking away from the screen at distant objects. Take all your tea and meal breaks away from your desk. An occupational therapist can come to your home or place of work to assess this for you, if you need further expert guidance.

Original Fairy Godmother retires

Founder of the in-home childcare service Fairy Godmothers Berneece Tait has hung up her wand, retiring 11 years after starting the Coast and North Shore based service. Berneece says that her team and the families who have entrusted their children into Fairy Godmothers’ care have been spectacular and an honour to work for. The Fairy Godmother educators, who are independent contractors, will all continue to provide care and education for children in their homes and the business has been purchased by Colin and Anna Chan.

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Keeping Abreast busts out at Estuary Arts Centre An exhibition that opens at Estuary Arts Centre next week is all about body image and focuses on one body part in particular – the female breast. The show, called Keeping Abreast, which runs from September 25– October 29 has been timed to take place in Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October) and Estuary Arts Centre manager Kim Boyd says the centre will be fundraising for this cause by selling Pink Ribbon merchandise and a handmade pink ribbon-inspired quilt by Sarah McDonald. “Our aim was to encourage artists to work in any medium to create artworks that respond to the theme of body image,” Kim says. “Low body confidence, poor self-esteem or the trauma of breast cancer can have a crippling effect on an individual’s emotional and mental state of mind.” She says artists have been encouraged to make work that considers questions such as how social media and marketing affect self-image, what does a healthy body look like and how gender stereotypes affect self-worth. Work from sculptor Jeff Thompson, best known for his works in corrugated iron is included, along with Bizarre Bras made for the World of Wearable Arts by Beatrice Carlson and Bev Goodwin. Kim has made wall busts of female forms featuring hand crocheted flowers to represent hope.

Twins Maxwell and Geena Hutton with their winning ‘rags to riches’ garment. Made of flour sacks, it transforms from the version on the left to the dress on the right. A video of the transformation is linked to this story at localmatters.co.nz

Winning ways with wearable art Kim Boyd says her wall busts provide a message of hope.

Large quilts, paintings, mosaics and Storm McKracken’s chainmail wearable art are also on display together with three mixed media corsets by LeeAnn Thoresen who interviewed women attending a breast clinic and embroidered their comments on body image into her work. Ian Miller has put together a video in which he has interviewed a range of Hibiscus Coast residents about what they like and don’t like about their bodies.

Hours spent in the fabric room at Orewa College, sometimes long after school has ended, has paid off for twins Maxwell and Geena Hutton, who recently won the college’s wearable arts competition for the third year running. This year’s winning garment, called Sack of Flower, is made of recycled hessian sack, discarded material and old curtains. Maxwell says the inspiration began with the sacking itself, and the idea of turning it into something much finer, in a Cinderella-type way. The pair also took first place in 2015 with a recycled Christmas tree garment and last year’s winner was Corset Tape which explored the many things that can be done when you treat VCR tape

as a textile. The 16-year-olds live in Kaukapakapa and say their home, filled with antiques and other collectables, provides a source of imaginative ideas for wearable art. Maxwell says that his fabric teacher Maya Foster has also provided a lot of encouragement and support. There are only two boys, out of around 40 students, taking Level 2 fabric but Maxwell says he loves using the sewing machine and learning new techniques. Both he and Geena also perform at Centrestage Theatre and so one way or another, a future in the arts seems likely. Maxwell says he has been approached about entering his wearable art into national competitions and will give that serious thought.

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Growing old’s not for wimps Towards the end of this month I am turning 80. I feel like I need to say it often to myself to be convinced that I really will be 80 years old. I don’t know of anyone in my family who has lived to my age and I am grateful for good health and vitality. I am fortunate to have a family who are planning on a special celebration and I continue to smile at my youngest grandson’s amazement when he found out my great age! I still remember asking my mother when I was about 12 what it was like to be her advanced age of around 55 and she replied she still felt 18 inside. I can’t say I feel 18 but I must admit I don’t feel old. But – there is often a ‘but’, isn’t there? – I am realising it takes a certain kind of courage to face old age. Reality is I’m not as strong as I used to be and I don’t have quite the energy or staying power I used to have. I can’t do some of the things I used to do. I don’t even want to do some of the things I used to do and yet I wish I could do some other things I used to do. Then there are other things I still do but it takes longer to do them and it’s not nearly as easy as it used to be. I’m not going to go into any more detail but if you are in my age bracket as you read this you will know exactly what I am talking about. I am getting older and nearly every day I am reminded of that and sometimes my thoughts go to wondering what it will be like in the future. I did some gardening this morning and as I straightened out the kinks in my back I remembered the often repeated phrase ‘getting old isn’t for wimps. So where does courage fit in? My dictionary says courage is the mental or moral strength to venture, persevere and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty and I believe we need to have that sort of courage as we grow older so we can find peace and even enjoyment in the process. I find gratitude of great value to my mental wellbeing. I am grateful for so many things – for my husband, my family, for living in beautiful New Zealand with all it provides, for the past generations who sowed into this nation and helped provide what we enjoy today, for every experience I have gone through. I didn’t enjoy them all but I learnt a great deal along the way and in some of them grew in perseverance, resilience and courage to face the next day. Yes we need to look after our physical health with good food and exercise, age proofing our accommodation and calling for help when we need it, but let’s not neglect our mental wellbeing and look at our circumstances with gratitude, faith and courage. For me personally growing in faith and trust in a good God has been of the most benefit. I will finish with some of my favourite quotes about courage. ILLUMINATE CHURCH Courage is – saying sorry, knowing H I B I S C U S C O A S T when to say ‘enough’, saying I love you, I forgive you, saying yes, saying no, being truthful with oneself, knowing when we screwed up, admitting we It is entirely worth can’t cope alone, letting go, reaching checking out… out, being willing to receive, choosing Every Sunday 10:15am love over fear, asking for help, stopping to rest, letting the tears flow, continuing through adversity.

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Friendships grow through dementia support Laughter, tears, grieving and sharing good times and bad has created a tight bond between four local women whose husbands have dementia. Maria Radford, Fran Dovey, Elaine Weavers and Barbara Wilkins met a few years ago at a Dementia Auckland carer support group at Whangaparaoa library and were soon heading off for coffee together after the sessions. Phone numbers were exchanged and when times got tough, or something funny happened, they would call. There were leisurely lunches at the RSA and earlier this year a holiday to the Gold Coast. After Barbara’s husband died, she moved out of the area to be closer to family, but she still sees the others regularly. Maria’s husband Ray was diagnosed in 2011 and is now in Pinehaven Cottage resthome. Maria says she noticed that all was not well a while before the diagnosis. “It wasn’t just forgetfulness,” she says. “He lost confidence in things like driving.” Other Alzheimers sufferers, like Elaine’s husband Barry, remain confident drivers long after their ability has declined. Elaine says she had to get a policeman to come and take former mechanic Barry’s driving licence away as he was determined to keep driving and had become a danger on the road. Fran’s husband Ross died in January after having Alzheimers for more than a decade. Fran says while she has cried

on Elaine’s shoulder, or over the phone many times, there have been a lot of funny moments too. “My husband used to clean his teeth with Deep Heat and would eat dog food. If there was potpourri on the table, he’d pop some in his mouth thinking it was a snack.” Maria says Ray wanted to help around the house but would peg out the pegs on the line, leaving the washing in the basket. “He once took the recycling out and brought the bin back empty after spreading the recycling all along the pavement,” Maria says. Elaine says times like that do make you smile, but not always. “It wears you down,” she says. She says among the information given to carers was that they have a long grief process ahead. “It was scary when the diagnosis was recent and they told you on a Carer’s Course what to expect,” she says. There is enormous grief associated with diagnosis, and again when it comes time to put your loved one into a care facility. “You feel so guilty,” Elaine says. “Every time you leave after a visit you are really down.” “You work your whole life and come to retirement age and can’t help feeling that those good times have been taken away,” Fran says. Maria says caring for someone with dementia is a little like having small children, with a lot of frustration. At times it’s hard to keep it together and she says she learned to walk away when she felt anger and stress building up.

Craig, Julia and Olivia (centre with cheque) with the team from Mike Pero Whangaparaoa and Autism Assistance dog Nellie.

Mike Pero assists with autism assistance dog From left, Maria Radford, Elaine Weavers (standing) and Fran Dovey who met at a dementia support group.

However, all the women say there is a lot of support out there – including the respite centre Platinum Community Care in Red Beach – and good access to information and support services through Dementia Auckland. Info: www.dementiaauckland.org.nz, or phone 09 622 4230.

A local family, fundraising for an assistance dog for their autistic daughter Olivia has been given a boost by local real estate company Mike Pero, Whangaparaoa. The Mike Pero Foundation, along with Whangaparaoa business owners Mike and Kim Broome, donated $2500 towards the cause. Olivia is currently only $3750 short of the $20,000 needed for the specially trained dog. To donate, look for Assistance dog for Olivia on Givealittle.

Greeks bear gifts to Hospice The Rotary Satellite Club of Orewa-Millwater ran a hugely successful fundraising event on September 2 and the proceeds of $7500 went to Hibiscus Hospice. The Greek Extravaganza at Rotary House in Silverdale featured authentic Greek food, wine, music and dancing. Over 100 guests attended. Hospice fundraising manager Claire Bridle thanked the club and said hospice was “blown away” to receive so much from the Coast’s newest Rotary Club. Principal organiser of the event, Rotarian Theo Simeonidis, said an even bigger event is already being planned for next year, aiming to accommodate up to 250 guests.

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If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to transform into a world famous musician, as a tribute act, a new podcast by Phil Roberts of Manly reveals all. Phil, who has been a guitarist for more than 30 years, formed The Hendrix Project tribute band – in which he takes on the mantle of Jimi himself – towards the end of 2015. Phil says the podcast began as a personal audio diary to document the ups and downs of life on the road. “It started as a way to remember the quirky things that happen on tour, and to document my frame of mind before, during and after the shows”, he says. “The people we’ve met and the situations we’ve found ourselves in have been pretty interesting, some funny, some uncomfortable, some a bit hair raising.” He admits putting himself in the shoes of such a guitar legend can be scary. “Jimi was my first guitar hero so it’s important that I do justice to his music. If I couldn’t deliver it would be an insult to Jimi’s memory.” After recording hours of his audio diary, Phil realised that others might be interested to know about the preparations for a big show. He was also inspired by another podcast called Back From The Gig by Nashville guitar

Jimi Hendrix – or is it? Photo, Megan Moss Photography

player, Jim Lill. “The audience usually just see the show – they don’t witness the backstage dramas or the post-show fallout.” In his podcasts, Phil talks about dealing with over-amorous fans, overcoming the challenges of playing on the same night as a big rugby game, and performing at an outside festival in gale force winds. The podcast, called Being Jimi is available on iTunes and Phil describes it as “a warts and all account both before and after the performances”. The Hendrix Project play at Ascension Wine Estate, on Saturday, September 30. Tickets from iTicket or phone 0508 484 253.

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Talented kids line up at RSA Organisers say that the first heat of the Coast Kids Got Talent Quest held at Hibiscus Coast Community RSA on September 10 proved that there is no shortage of talent out there. In fact the standard was so high that the judges decided to put two additional contestants directly through to the finals. The music category winner was Teva Dickinson with runners up Sam Wilcox-Brown and Carly Dent. Winner of the dance category was

Bianca Lungu aged 11 years who danced beautifully and won the hearts of judges Melanie Kerr and Petr Rijiinbeek. Two winners from each week go forward to the finals to be held at the RSA on November 12. The overall winner receives $1000 donated by the West Auckland Licensing Trust. There are five more heats to go and still some spaces left for additional contestants to register with Dean Morris by phone or text to 021 183 1504.

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Blast from the Past

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This aerial shot of Little Manly, looking towards Matakatia and Tindalls Bay, was taken by Whites Aviation in the early 1950s. The rural lifestyle of the locals at that time can be clearly seen in the number of paddocks, used for grazing and crops. Due to the poor access roads between Auckland and Silverdale, as well as the unsealed roads on the Hibiscus Coast, access could be challenging during wet seasons. This meant locals had to be both self-sufficient and rely on each other for supplies. The local grocery shop at the top of Homestead Road supplied locals to the best of their ability. The Hibiscus Coast was to see a huge growth in people moving into the area from this time forward, with hundreds of baches built, forever changing the face of the Coast. Photo courtesy Matt Hagen

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Time to check smoke alarms

Daylight saving begins this weekend – put clocks forward one hour on September 24. At the same time, the fire service suggests it’s a good time to check that your smoke alarms are working. This year Fire and Emergency NZ is working with Bunnings in Silverdale to make sure everyone’s smoke alarms are in working order while encouraging people to install new long-life photoelectric smoke alarms if needed. Bunnings Silverdale will run free DIY workshops on how to select and install a smoke alarm on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 September at 12:30pm each day.

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Local cat rescue organisation CatsnCare in Stanmore Bay had a special guest last week, when Stephen Brassett called in as part of his year-long walk from Invercargill to Kaitaia. Stephen is walking the length of the country with his dogs Jake and Piccolo, pulling his home-built micro-camper behind him, to raise awareness and funds for animal welfare organisations. The Longest Walk began when he became frustrated at the poor treatment of animals he came across in his role as a dog trainer. “So many people don’t realise that when you own an animal, it’s a lifetime commitment,” he says. Towing his mini camper is slow work, and he is travelling “the backest backroads possible” to stay safe. He describes his little camper as “luxury” with solar panels and space to sleep and cook. Stephen is being hosted by local animal welfare organisations and his blog includes details of the work that these groups are doing. Info: search for The Longest Walk on Facebook or visit thelongestwalknz.wordpress.com/. He also has a Givealittle page.

Focus on Estuary wildlife Waders and Wonders of Orewa Estuary, an exhibition opening at Estuary Arts Centre this month, will portray the birds, plants and marine animals of the estuary. The opening of the exhibition coincides with the arrival of the eastern bar tailed godwits, after their long flight from Alaska where they nested in the northern summer. Pauline Smith of Forest and Bird Hibiscus Coast says that the exhibition was first envisaged more than a year ago. “We want to raise awareness about this amazing environment,” she says. “Work we are doing at Orewa Estuary complements the Pest Free Peninsula project, and when animal pest control is complete, will be an important part of the North West WildlInk programme.” Under expert guidance from Val Cuthbert, three successful printmaking workshops were held and the 30 resulting prints will be on display. There will also be a mural and Silverdale School is supporting this part of the project with students from years 1–4 displaying drawings related to the estuary. Visitors to the exhibition are invited to add to the mural. Pauline says that Forest and Bird have had amazing support for the exhibition, with three photographers, Philip Moll, Matt van der Linden and Donald Snook, offering outstanding images of birds to be found in the estuary.

Bartail godwit. Photo, Philip Moll

There is also a selection of photographs of birds which should be living in the Estuary and currently are not. These birds should appear of their own accord when animal pest control, targeting rats, stoats, possums and hedgehogs, is underway there on a consistent basis. Isee video have created a film which will be running throughout the exhibition, highlighting which birds use the estuary, species that could live there and the animal pests to be removed for this to happen. Support has been received from Auckland Council and the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board, and the conservation plan Council has had written will be presented on September 27 at one of the three talks Forest and Bird will host this month and next. There will also be three walks around the estuary (see What’s On, p31, for details). Waders and Wonders of Orewa Estuary is on at Estuary Arts Centre, Western Reserve, Orewa, September 30–October 29.

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Age no barrier to Ironman At the age of 65, Heather Allison of Red Beach says she couldn’t turn down an opportunity to take part in next month’s Ironman World Championships, 10 years after she last competed in that same event. She qualified by winning a hard core Ironman in Taupo in March, where weather caused havoc and several athletes pulled out. In that race, as in every other, Heather says it was the “top two inches” (mental toughness) that got her through. Heather moved to the Coast in 1981 and joined the Hibiscus Coast Harrier & Triathlon Club to keep fit for netball: she is still a member. “I’ve been running with some of those guys for 30 years,” she says. Her first Ironman was in 2007 and she came second. Heather got to compete at the World Championship in Kona, Hawaii after the woman who won that race and qualified pulled out. “She’d done the World Champs before and remembered how tough the 40°C plus temperatures in Hawaii were on the body,” Heather says. Heather remembers massive blisters on the bottom of her feet caused by heat coming up through the tarmac. She also lost all her toenails but says the wonderful sensation of being at the world champs with some amazing athletes overrode all the hardships. She says when she turned 65, she decided rather than say ‘woe is me’, she would celebrate getting a Gold Card by challenging herself. “It’s so important to keep moving and keep fit as you get older, because it makes your quality of life so much better,” she says. “You move better and have more energy. I know that illness or injury can take this away at any time, so I am grateful every day that I’m able to run, swim and cycle.” Running a 42.2km marathon is the hardest part, coming off a 180km cycle, she says. “My typical race is I come off the bike in first spot and the gun runners always pass me.” The Ironman World Championships begin on October 14 and Heather has been training full time, although she admits to having “a nana nap” most afternoons. “Compared with 10 years ago I have a few more rests, but I still

SCOREBOARD A roundup of sports activities and events in the district

Badminton

Orewa Badminton Club, Victor Eaves Park, Orewa. Play 7pm–10pm Tuesdays. Info: www.ezybook.co.nz or Noeline Kingston 426 3370. Casual Badminton, Victor Eaves Park, Orewa. Play 9am–11am Tuesdays and Thursdays. Info: Gill Hollows 427 9936 or 027 564 4597.

Cricket

Hibiscus Coast Cricket Club registration is open for the 2017/2018 season. All girls and boys aged 5 years and older are welcome to enrol in short fun forms of junior cricket designed for beginners through to aspiring Black Caps. Info: www.hibiscuscricket.co.nz

Petanque

Hibiscus Petanque play Tuesday and Wednesday mornings 9am to mid-day and on Sundays, 1pm to 4pm. We play next to the Leisure Centre on Brightside Road, Stanmore Bay. All welcome.

Tennis Whangaparaoa Tennis Club, Edith Hopper Park, Manly. Looking to try something new or keen for your child to try a new sport? Then come along to the Whangaparaoa Tennis Club Open Days! Juniors Saturday September 23, 9am. Fun tennis followed by refreshments.

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Netballers move up at UNISS

Whangaparaoa College’s Team One Premier netball team again distinguished themselves, winning B Grade at the Upper North Island Secondary Schools Tournament (UNISS) this month. The competition involves a full week of netball, with teams playing two games every day. The Whangaparaoa College team won all 10 of their games, including the B Grade final against Lynfield, 42–21. This means the school will play in A Grade next year – a first for a local college.

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Red Beach lifeguards get head start on season Red Beach lifeguards demonstrated their enthusiasm for the upcoming surf lifesaving season with a 16km row and paddle down the Puhoi River to Red Beach on September 9. The annual Pub to Club event involved 70 club members – 55 paddled on single and double surf skis and in a surf canoe. Also involved were three surf boat crews and a six-man waka. More than a dozen club members in IRBs and boats carried out water patrol duties. The event is viewed as a means to build stamina and to ‘blow away the cobwebs’ with the start of the new season just weeks away. Surf lifeguard patrols get underway at Labour Weekend. Head coach Jack Gavin said the event drew in all age groups and was great for building club culture and introduce the new members to the ranks. “Once past Wenderholm the 30-knot offshore winds were a big challenge and the younger paddlers handled the conditions extremely well. It was great for character building,” he added.

Clockwise from top, a Masters women’s canoe crew. Single ski paddlers. Club president Mark Scheib, right, on a double ski with son Izaak. Below, the six-man waka crew heads for Red Beach. Photos, Ross Malyon.

Top surf volunteer up for further award

Dylan Turner’s hard work for Red Beach Surf Lifesaving Club was rewarded last month with a win in the Northern Region Awards of Excellence (HM August 16). He is now the only local finalist in the national Awards of Excellence, to be held this weekend on September 23. Every year, national and local awards are given to Surf Life Saving members to officially recognise them for their hard work and dedication to saving lives and preventing drowning on New Zealand’s beaches.

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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. Visitors are most welcome, contact hibiscuscoast@zonta.org.nz

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decks, fences, painting, foot paths or any other odd jobs. Phone Dennis 021 115 5233. SECURITY ALARM SERVICING $99 (+parts & GST). Local technician, 20 years experience. Ph 027 553 3032 or 09 428 5887 ANY N ALL SCAFFOLDS - Local company. 35 yrs exp. Tony 0211 696 642 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. ELECTRICIAN Semi retired 021 241 0000. HANDYMAN AVAILABLE for all those odd jobs. Ph Nev 021 399 226 @ Nev’s Odd Jobs. Great rates. Local & reliable. OREWA MAINTENANCE SERVICE 30 years exp. You name it, it can be done. Ph Greg 0210 856 8656. 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. PEST CONTROL, Flies, spiders, cockroaches, ants, rodents, wasps. Competitive prices. Ph 426 2253. WATERBLASTING & CHEMICAL HOUSE WASHING. Careful service, reasonable rates. Ph 426 2253. WATER FILTERS - Underbench, Whole house, UV & water spotting, Work Guaranteed. Ph Steve 027 478 7427 steve@aquafilter.co.nz

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

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

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

TUITION MATH TUITION in Hibiscus Coast area. 20 years teaching experience, NCEA, Cambridge, IB all levels. Ph 09 558 8070.

SITUATIONS VACANT THAI CHEF WANTED 2 years exp, salary dependant on experience & skills. Rice Thai Cuisine ph 027 777 7423.

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Kids Got Talent, Heat 3, at the Hibiscus Coast Community 24 Coast RSA, 43a Vipond Road, Stanmore Bay, from 5pm. (see story p22) Simonne Butler talks about her book Double-Edged Sword, 24 Whangaparaoa Library, Main Street, (opposite Coast Plaza), 4.15pm. Free entry and refreshments provided. (see story p11)

Community based restoration plan for Orewa Estuary and how you can help – talk by Tony Payne, Estuary Arts Centre, Western Reserve, Orewa, 7.30pm. Hosted by Hibiscus Coast Forest & Bird Info: email Hibiscuscoast.branch@forestandbird.org.nz

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Free guided walk with park ranger at Alice Eave’s Scenic 28 Reserve, 9.45am–12pm. Meet at Kensington Park bush entrance, off Eave’s Bush Parade, Orewa. All welcome. Good level of fitness and mobility required. Numbers limited, bookings essential, email anna.baine@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Fire perform at the Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, 43a 29  Black Vipond Rd, Stanmore Bay, 7pm. Entry $5, open to all. Two Flat Whites and a Mocha play at the Hibiscus Coast 30  Community RSA, 43a Vipond Rd, Stanmore Bay, 7.30pm. Entry $5 open to all. Join Tony Payne for a stroll around Orewa Estuary, highlighting 30 native plants, weeds, pests and prime areas for restoration. Meet at Estuary Arts Centre, Western Reserve, Orewa, 11am. Hosted

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Open day at Weiti Boat Club, 1 Fairhaven Walk, Arkles Bay, from 1afternoon 2pm. Nautical car boot sale, bouncy castle, games, dingy race, tea and more. All welcome. Trax play at the Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, 43a Vipond 6 Klassic Road, Stanmore Bay, 7.30pm Entry $5 open to all. Debbie Doorday & Jim Joll Puttin’ on the Ritz, Hibiscus Coast 7 Community RSA, 43a Vipond Road, Stanmore Bay, 7.30pm. Tickets $15 at the bar. Open to all.

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Lake Party at Maygrove Lake, Orewa, 2pm to celebrate the installation 8 of a screen over the weir and the release of grass carp to the southern end. At the lakeside outside 15 Chalmers Close. All welcome.

Coastguard Hibiscus annual Charity Auction, Gulf Harbour 14 Country Club, 6.30pm.  Tickets $70 including a buffet dinner, complimentary drink, live music and, auctions. All welcome. Tickets from  hibiscuscoastguard@gmail.com

Join Richard Chambers of Hibiscus Coast Forest & Bird for 15 a guided walk from the small seafront carpark to Crocodile Island, Orewa Estuary, 11am. Hear about bird life in the area. Info: email Hibiscuscoast.branch@forestandbird.org.nz

Forest & Bird’s climate advocate Adelia Hallett talks about how 25 natural places and species will be affected by climate change, Estuary Arts Centre, Western Reserve, Orewa, 7.30pm. Info: email Hibiscuscoast.branch@forestandbird.org.nz

Dairy Flat School Ag Day, 1220 Dairy Flat Hwy, Dairy Flat, 28 8.30am–2pm. Animal judging starts at 9am. Raffles, market stalls, great country food. White Elephant, silent auction, games, rides and lots of fun for the whole family.

Silverdale School Country Show Day, Longmore Lane, 28 Silverdale, 10am–2pm. Stalls, food, entertainment, raffles, rides and more. Fun for the whole family.

Westie Walk, Orewa Estuary walkway (Te Ara Tahuna), 11am– 1pm. Meet at Western Reserve, by the skatepark. Do as little or as much of the walk as you like. Meet other dog owners. Dogs other than Westies also welcome.

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See Cup up close at Gulf Harbour The America’s Cup is paying a special visit to Gulf Harbour Yacht Club this week, on Friday, September 22, ahead of its official tour around the country, which starts next month. Since it was won by Team NZ in June and held high at parades around the country, the cup has rarely left the Royal NZ Yacht Squadron’s headquarters in Auckland. Gulf Harbour is only the second yacht club to host the cup – it was recently on display at Peter Burling’s home club, Tauranga Yacht Club. The visit provides an opportunity for locals to see the famous cup up close and take photographs, which organisers of the visit hope will help encourage more young people to take up sailing. Other local sailing clubs have been invited, as well as schools, sponsors and Hibiscus Coastguard. Peter Clarke of Gulf Harbour Yacht Club says that the visit is a privilege for the club and came about due to strong links between its members and the Royal NZ Yacht Squadron. This includes Sheryl Lanigan, who lives on the Coast and is on the Yacht Squadron’s general committee. She says the squadron is keen to share the cup around and show the amount of support that was behind the campaign. “We want to inspire kids to get involved in the sport, at grass roots level,” she says. There are also a number of locals involved with Team NZ who live locally, including logistics and base manager Andy Nottage.

The crew from Orewa Surf Lifesaving Club taking on the 90 Mile Classic IRB Challenge, from left Kees Ursem, Thomas Paotama, Liam McMullen and James Houston.

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The public can get up close to the America’s Cup trophy when it visits Gulf Harbour Yacht Club for a few short hours this week.

Royal NZ Yacht Squadron general manager Hayden Porter, who lives in Stanmore Bay, will accompany the Cup to Gulf Harbour. The cup will be on display to the

public on Friday, September 22, from 3.30pm–5.30pm. A gold coin donation is requested, which will be put towards repair of the club’s safety/ patrol boat’s engine.

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It’s the first time that Orewa Surf Lifesaving Club has entered a team in the 90 Mile Classic IRB Challenge. The event took place last weekend, on September 16, and includes not only racing an inflatable rescue boat (IRB) in big surf but also running with it over a sandspit. The crew of four, the oldest aged 19, trained for around a month at Orewa Beach but expected the conditions at 90 Mile Beach to be challenging. The course begins at Scott’s Point and finishes at Ahipara; the event is held every year and is open to all surf lifesaving clubs. This year a total of 37 crews are taking part. Red Beach Surf Lifesaving Club has competed several times and won it once. This year Red Beach is not entering a team. See how the Orewa crew did – results are linked to this story at localmatters.co.nz

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