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coordinated by Kelly Paddison, is the 20th and most northern in New Zealand, reaching as far as Puhoi. The group had its official launch this week, on November 27 – this featured a combined cooking session and cake cutting ceremony, and was attended by volunteers, Kelly, Bellyful NZ chief executive Charlotte Delahunty and quality and operations manager Wendy Thompson. Kelly says that many of the Coast volunteers, including several who stepped forward after seeing the story in Hibiscus Matters’ September 6 paper, were previous recipients of the service. Jennie Burrowes, of Red Beach, says that is why she wanted to help. “I had a newborn and no family support, as they all live in the South Island,” she says. “My husband works full-time and starts early in the morning. My baby was unwell and had a couple of operations, which made it very difficult for him to feed. I was exhausted and this was my first baby, so I didn’t know what to expect. When someone from Bellyful knocked on my door with a meal I burst into tears.” Help is always needed with a new baby and Kelly says Bellyful has grown as families move away from traditional

support networks. “We can’t wait to start delivering the meals out into the community to the families who need them,” Kelly says. “Having a baby or dealing with illness when you have young children is hard work and it’s those families who might not have a support network bringing them meals who we really want to help. When you’re having a rough time, something as simple as not having to worry about getting dinner sorted can be a big deal.” To make the local branch happen, funds were raised over the last few months through cake stalls, a sausage sizzle and cash donations including more than $500 from the Hibiscus Coast Community House, which came from the proceeds of their Op Shop in Orewa. The group is hoping for sponsorship from local businesses, as well as welcoming donations through the Bellyful Hibiscus Coast Facebook or Givealittle pages. The meals of macaroni cheese, lasagne and spaghetti bolognese will be prepared at regular cookathons, frozen and then delivered by volunteers. Referrals can be made at bellyful.org.nz or phone 0508 Bellyful.

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There is no doubt that the newest suburb on the Coast, Millwater, is establishing a strong sense of community and identity with a Facebook page and local events. Two ‘Millwaterians’ as they call themselves, Nicola Bernie and Nita Wong, were amazed by the generosity of others in the area when they launched a Christmas charity collection last year. Around 300 families donated to the first Millwater Adopt a Family for Christmas initiative and this year Nicola and Nita expect that to grow. The initiative, sponsored by Mike Pero Millwater, was started by the Salvation Army in South Auckland. It asks families to donate food and unwrapped

gifts, specifically for a family. Hibiscus Coast Salvation Army and Steps Forward Stanmore Bay supply a list of families, including number of children and ages. Kingsway Preschool’s foodbank and Love Soup Hibiscus Coast will also benefit from extra food donated this year. A total of 37 coordinators have volunteered to cover the whole of Millwater and flyers are being distributed. Nita and Nicola say the idea is becoming a Christmas tradition for Millwater. “We’re all fortunate to live here and families can afford a little extra and to give back,” Nita says. “We would like to challenge other communities on the Coast to give it a go.”

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Rodney property values above average The Waitoki and Wainui area has recorded some of the highest average valuation increases in Auckland. The three-yearly valuations for the 549,000 properties from Franklin to Rodney were released last month. The average rise across the whole of Auckland was 45 per cent, but in Waitoki and Wainui it averaged 102 per cent. On the Hibiscus Coast the average was 42 per cent and in the whole of Rodney it was 47 per cent. Auckland Council says the largest movements in the outer suburbs appear to be a result of higher demand in areas where property is less expensive. Head of rates Debbie Acott says that generally speaking, the values in Auckland’s outer suburbs appear to be catching up with the 2014 revaluation. “Areas that increased the most in the last revaluation – by and large central Auckland – are now moving roughly along the average,” she says. “Those that didn’t last time – mainly outer Auckland – are the ones with the highest increases this time.” Commercial and industrial properties rose 43 per cent and 47 per cent respectively, while lifestyle properties increased by 57 per cent and rural by 35 per cent. Ms Acott says that Aucklanders should remember that a high increase in property value doesn’t necessarily mean there will be a corresponding increase in rates. “Property valuations are used to help us work out everyone’s share of rates – they don’t mean that we collect any more money. However, we won’t know the impact of this revaluation on rates until we agree our budget next year, so I encourage Aucklanders to view these valuations with that in mind.” Not unexpected Registered valuer Vicki Phillips, of Property Indepth specialising in Rodney and Hibiscus Coast, says the

AREA INCREASE Arkles Bay 39% Army Bay 55% Dairy Flat 47% Gulf Harbour 33% Hatfields Beach 40%

AREA Kaukapakapa Manly Matakatia Orewa Red Beach

INCREASE 62% 40% 53% 42% 42%

AREA Silverdale Stanmore Bay Stillwater Wainui/Waitoki Waiwera

INCREASE 42% 40% 42% 102% 34%

Indicative residential average change in capital value since the 2014 revaluation.

PROPERTY Waiwera Rd, Waiwera Weranui Rd, Waiwera Lancelot Rd, Hatfields Beach Manuka St, Orewa Grovenor Dr, Orewa Russell Rd, Wainui Steamer Rd, Millwater Chenery Rd, Red Beach Vipond Rd, Stanmore Bay Tindalls Bay Rd Herman St, Arkles Bay Whangaparaoa Rd, Army Bay Clea View, Gulf Harbour Jeffs Rd, Dairy Flat

2017 VALUATION $890,000 $315,000 $930,000 $1.2m $1.8m $3.3m $1.5m $2.9m $1.9m $890,000 $1.3m $1.4m $710,000 $3.2m

INCREASE SINCE 2014 271% 57% 69% 64% 70% 202% 60% 73% 81% 56% 68% 89% 71% 111%

Property hot spots – a look at some properties where the valuation rise has been much higher than the average.

42 per cent average Capital Value (CV) increase for the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board area is not unexpected, considering the volume of new dwellings being built in the area, which tend to be of a higher value. “These are averages and it is of little value, other than interest sake, when it comes to valuing your property,” she says. “There will be many properties in the region which will have seen a greater increase in their CV, especially those with development potential under the Unitary Plan. Also, the increase is only relative to the last round of CV’s, and who is to say they were accurate. “I can recall similar concerns from homeowners about this during the last round of CV’s released in 2014. The increase for this area is close to

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the Auckland average, and it’s not surprising to see areas of cheaper housing see greater increases in values due to the demand for these lower value properties.” Ms Phillips says the feedback from many in the Property Indepth team across Auckland is mixed with regards to the CV’s being fair. “One homeowner our team has spoken to was already confused – he owned an attached townhouse in the North Shore, the exact mirror image of his neighbour, yet their CV’s differed by $30,000!” Ms Phillips says the effect on rates depends somewhat on two factors – the planned increase to the Council budget and how much a property’s CV has changed compared to the

Auckland average of 45 per cent. “If you are well below this average, the likelihood is that your rates could decrease. If you are above, then the likelihood is that your rates will probably increase. “This is rather a simplistic view as Council’s budget is apportioned across all rateable properties in Auckland, both commercial and residential.” Objection process Anyone can object to a property’s valuation, not just the property owner. The objection period for the 2017 revaluation closes on January 16, at 5pm. Info: aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/propertyrates-valuations/our-valuation-of-yourproperty/Pages/default

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More corruption?

There is now little doubt there have been elements of corruption within both the Rodney and Auckland Councils, and that it has been at a wide range of levels in both organisations. Penny Webster assures us of her involvement in Audit and Risk Committees at both councils set up specifically to raise standards and conduct within those organisations. What has so far been revealed appears to indicate those committees were somewhat ineffective and no way

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High praise I would just like to compliment you on your Blast from the Past column which has brought back some great memories to we long-time residents. Like your columnist I remember that tower in Red Beach (HM November 15) – I always thought it gave the place a real injection of local character. Louise King, Whangaparaoa

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Last week for Christmas voucher collection Hibiscus Matters is collecting gift vouchers from local businesses and the community to make Christmas a little brighter for families in need. Every voucher goes to the Hibiscus Coast Community House for its foodbank or to Love Soup, and will help a family who might otherwise struggle to put festive food on the table or gifts under the tree. We are asking readers to purchase vouchers, in particular supermarket vouchers, when they are doing their shopping and gift them to local charities by dropping them into

the box at Hibiscus Matters’ office in Tamariki Plaza, Orewa (behind Countdown supermarket) during working hours or post to Christmas Giving, Hibiscus Matters, Unit G, Tamariki Plaza, Cammish Lane, Orewa 0931. The collection runs until December 6. Vouchers from any local businesses are also welcome. It was short notice this year for our Christmas collection and so far donations have been slow to come in, but with one week to go, we hope the community will get on board.

Shop volunteers sought

The family movie Kiwi Christmas, which was largely filmed in and around the Hibiscus Coast and Rodney, is released nationwide on November 30. The plot is about what happens when, fed up with the materialism of Christmas, Santa runs away to New Zealand for a summer holiday. When two Kiwi kids figure out who he is, they have to find a way to get him back to the North Pole in time for Christmas. There are a number of locals among the cast, crew and extras. The film is directed by Tony Simpson (who also shares the writing credits with Andrew Gunn and Dave Armstrong) and is produced by Tim Sanders (Lord of the Rings:Fellowship of the Rings, Whale Rider, Kiwi Flyer).

Hibiscus Hospice is urgently seeking volunteers for its Silverdale shop. The role includes sorting and pricing incoming stock, as well as serving customers. An eye for detail would be an advantage, but full training is given. Info: call into the store and speak to Rebecca or email volunteer@ hibiscushospice.org.nz.

New role for inspector

Police Inspector Mark Fergus has taken a one-year secondment from his role as Rodney Area Commander. During this time he is working as deployment manager, based in Auckland, with responsibility for helping districts work together on frontline responses. He says the role gives him the opportunity to work on policing at a strategic level.

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Kiwi nest confirmed at Shakespear sanctuary Rangers at Shakespear Open Sanctuary have a very ‘hands off ’ approach to the 20 kiwi that were released there earlier this year, but open sanctuaries senior ranger Matt Maitland received confirmation of good news when he accidentally came across a male kiwi sitting on an egg last month. It confirmed something that rangers had been expecting, as it’s kiwi breeding season. Via transmitters, it was noted that birds were pairing up, mostly on the eastern side of the park and onto the Royal NZ Navy land. Matt says that typically little spotted kiwi move roost locations every few nights, rotating between favoured sites. “When that changes, and we see a bird staying in the same place, we surmise that they are nesting,” he says. Recently, Matt went to check on a bird that hadn’t moved for some time, but was alive (according to its transmitter readings). “I expected to find a chick, but instead by chance I found the bird sitting on an egg in a different location.” Several other male kiwi in the park are also exhibiting signs of nesting. Kiwi eggs take around 60 days to incubate, so Matt says hatching could begin in late December/early January. Matt says while this year it’s been a ‘hands off ’ approach, when the transmitters have their annual battery

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change, male birds will get a model with ‘incubation mode’. This provides enough information for people to intervene, if needed, and take an egg away for artificial rearing. Twenty more kiwi will be introduced to Shakespear Open Sanctuary from Kapiti Island next March.

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A total of 481 car parking spaces at the Silverdale Park and Ride will open this month. Work on expanding the facility has been underway since February. An Auckland Transport spokesperson says that two sections will open around midDecember. Auckland Transport has also applied for resource consent to fit in 127 more car parks (HM September 6). The additional parks are to be created within the footprint of the existing site, on the left hand side of the main car park. This will bring the total number of parks, when construction is finished, to 608.

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Maygrove Lake opened up to carp control Grass carp are free to graze on weeds throughout Maygrove Lake in Orewa after a net dividing the lake in two was removed on Sunday, November 19. The fish were introduced to the lake in 2015. At that time, a net was suspended from a bridge to prevent them from entering the southern side, where they could potentially be washed over the weir and into the estuary. The use of grass carp for weed control has been controversial as they are an introduced species. However, Gray Jamieson of NZ Waterways Restoration, who supplies the carp, says they cannot breed in NZ and are ideal for weed control in enclosed sites such as Maygrove Lake. Since they were introduced, the northern side of the lake is largely free of weeds and residents say the fish have grown very large – some are described as “looking like little sharks”. Residents have been asking Council to fit a grill to the weir so that the carp can control weeds throughout the whole lake and it was put in place last month, followed by the pulling up of the net by Mr Jamieson. Residents watched on, delighted. Before the fish were introduced, a number of locals had maintained the lake, including wading in and removing weed. A community celebration will be held at the lake on December 10 (see What’s On, p39) with local dignitaries including Rodney MP Mark Mitchell and local board members invited.

Clockwise from top, Council completed the grille for carp containment at Maygrove Lake in Orewa last month. NZ Waterways Restoration director Gray Jamieson, foreground, and residents, haul in the net dividing the lake. These grass carp, released into Maygrove Lake in 2015, are now as big as ‘small sharks’.

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Auckland Transport says its new bus shelters will reduce maintenance costs.

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“Some shelters are no longer fit for purpose and the cost of maintenance of older shelters can be significant. It is better for AT to replace them rather than keep maintaining them, as this is cheaper in the long run and provides customers with better facilities,” he says. He says all the shelters that get removed are assessed, and if they are still useable then AT Metro makes them available for use on cycling projects which are currently being built across Auckland. Most useable shelters will be used for bicycle storage at bus, rail and ferry park and ride facilities. The shelters are described by AT as having “better weather protection, improved safety, solar powered lighting, the ability to incorporate local identity via art and “a more consistent user experience with better wayfinding”. AT says a kit of parts will make maintenance easier and cheaper.

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Brand new bus shelters are being rolled out by Auckland Transport, and while they look the part, commuters who contacted Hibiscus Matters say that, in most cases, the shelters they have replaced on the Coast were perfectly adequate. The new shelters cost in the vicinity of $16,000 each, plus installation costs, according to a report presented at an AT board meeting in May 2015. Installation costs vary from around $5000 to $10,000 per shelter. AT first put some design options for a rollout of new bus shelters before the public in 2014. AT spokesperson James Ireland says that the shelters are part of the continuous AT Metro Renewals project. At least 110 shelters will be installed across Auckland this financial year, around 20 of those on the Hibiscus Coast.

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Royal NZ Yacht Squadron, general manager Hayden Porter prefers boats with motors, but has spent his life around the sailing community. He now finds himself custodian of the America’s Cup and about to enter preparations for the next defence. Editor Terry Moore spoke with Hayden shortly before Auckland Council made its decision on the preferred team base for hosting the 36th America’s Cup in 2021.

am not much of a sailor – but as my wife points out, they don’t employ zookeepers to run zoos. I grew up in Christchurch and my first boating experience was at Banks Peninsula, sailing around Diamond Harbour in Optimists and other small boats. My family had various powerboats and I often went fishing with Dad in a dingy with a little Seagull outboard, catching blue cod. My family moved to Auckland for my last year at school so I went to Takapuna Grammar for seventh form – and though that school is renowned for yachties, I was too engrossed in other sports like dragon boating, soccer and cricket.

studied hotel management and my first job was at the Mon Desir hotel on the North Shore, after which I moved to the tourism mecca of Queenstown for a few years. The America’s Cup brought me back to Auckland in a way – the role was duty and revenue manager for the brand new Hilton Hotel. I was to make sure that all the rooms were full to capacity for the defence of the America’s Cup in 2003. It’s a great example of what an America’s Cup defence can do for Auckland going forward.

got in at the development stage of some of Auckland’s biggest hotels, but following the global financial crisis, a lot of new hotel builds ceased. I moved to Niue and lived there with my family for threeand-a-half years running a tourism development programme for the NZ and Niue governments, building hotels, re-branding the island and gearing it up for tourism. It was a blank canvas role that you could add your own flavour to. I was assisting with attracting yachties to visit, as well as cruise ships and fishing charters – it was a very marine based place. Our two boys, Isaac and Lachie, grew up in Niue and had some amazing experiences including swimming with humpbacked whales.

y parents lived in Army Bay and we stayed with them when visiting home. We really enjoyed it so when it was time to move back to New Zealand, we opted for something we

felt was closer to the island lifestyle and moved to the Hibiscus Coast in 2013/14. My wife Sarah found an acre in Stanmore Bay, close to the Weiti River and surrounded by farms, yet only a 10-minute walk to the beach. When we first moved there I tried to take a summer off, but a consulting contract came up running a Sydney hotel, so I commuted from Stanmore Bay to Sydney for three months. Then Sarah, who is a keen sailor, encouraged me to apply for the role at the squadron. When I looked closer, it covered all my interests – it’s a very diverse operation and way more complex than any hotel. There are more than 50 fulltime staff and we have everything from a very large food and beverage operation, which can serve up to 5000 meals a week, to a large training side. This caters for adult learn-to-sail through to high performance athletes including many of the Emirates Team NZ previous and current members and almost all of the Youth America’s Cup team. We run 1500 race starts a year through the club – from small youth regattas to international events such as the Volvo Ocean race. Collectively, we have a lot of ‘brains trust’ that we can draw on. My job is to help bring all that together.

hile the boating was certainly a bonus, running the business is my primary focus. The club has been around for almost 150 years, so there’s a lot of tradition to maintain while ensuring we are set up well for the future. We have over 3000 members, around 60 sponsors and corporate members, and that is constantly growing so I have a lot of balls in the air at any one time. That suddenly stepped up another gear when Emirates Team NZ won the America’s Cup. Suddenly I have a role as custodian of the Cup while it is in NZ – and a big part of that is to ensure that the public feel involved. As well as bringing it to Gulf Harbour Yacht Club, we had a two-week tour of NZ, from the Bay of Islands to Bluff covering more than 20 smaller regional clubs and it was quite an experience for everyone. Last month we took the Cup to China. It

goes business class in its own seat with a security guard sitting next to it and we had 24-hour security while we were there. We went to promote the sport of yachting in China and long-term seeing if there’s interest in entering the America’s Cup again.

n my view, the most sensible option for the team base, that will leave lasting legacy benefits and work for the event, is the Halsey extension. Starting in January, my job will step up a notch as I’m responsible for accepting entries to the 36th America’s Cup to be hosted here in Auckland in 2021, all going well. The event is actually a challenge between yacht clubs and with that the squadron is responsible for making sure the whole of NZ is behind the team and that the cup is accessible for Kiwis to come and see. We have a support role to play, helping where we can with Emirates Team NZ, as we do with the dozens of teams that we have competing at any one time all over the world. We have a team in the Extreme Series, which is almost a second tier to the America’s Cup, and youth teams compete all over the world at any one time gaining experience on the world stage and preparing them for a professional career in sailing. We also support NZ Marine in terms of promoting job opportunities in the marine industry including boat building. The nationality rules within the America’s Cup protocol go back to the original Deed of Gift so we are reverting to the original intention of the competition. I can only see positive effects for the NZ marine industry as a whole – we saw what it did at the

last defence and they’re expecting 150 plus super yachts into NZ through that period, which each contribute $3 million per vessel to the economy. All those boats need work done on them, fuel and other services.

have been surrounded by sailors my entire life and a lot of my good friends and family have sailed at a very high level, so I understand the sport and the people very well. I wasn’t able to go to Bermuda for the last Cup, as I had to be ‘last man standing’ in Auckland as the local media and club contact. News crews came down every morning and I was also managing the hundreds of people who came to watch the racing at the club. Two seconds after the boats cross the finish line, the commodore is handed a challenge for the next America’s Cup, and that country becomes the challenger of record. At the club, all our email servers were shut down, phones were turned off and there was security on the door because potentially if someone handed a challenge to one of our staff, that could be the challenger of record. You have to accept the first one. In the end, our commodore accepted the next challenge, from the Italians, which was done at the bottom of a super yacht in secrecy.

t’s exciting times as we prepare for the next challenge and I feel very privileged to be involved and responsible to make sure we are represented well and that the code of ethics that go with being a custodian of the Cup are executed well. Ideally, it’s not a one-off!

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Viewpoint with Cr Wayne Walker wayne.walker@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Public vs private Summer on the Hibiscus Coast is a busy time as our local beaches, parks and recreation areas, safe swimming beaches, walkways and cycleways are enjoyed by locals and visitors. It looks like it’s going to be a hot summer. I’m noticing that pressure is building up for parking and space at popular places from so many different types of users and their growing numbers: picnickers, boaties and yachtees, campervans, walkers, playground users and so on. So it’s even more important to safeguard the spaces we have, realise that even more open space will be needed for future generations, and that we need to cater for the changes we will need to make to cope with increased demand from multiple uses. Some of the big space issues coming up on the Hibiscus Coast are: yy Council taking control of the Hammerhead at Gulf Harbour to ensure we keep and improve parking and public access; yy Putting the Archers Block land in Stanmore Bay (part of which is being held for Penlink) into reserve – this special area that runs from Whangaparaoa Road/Brightside Road intersection down to the Weiti River; yy Adding to and better using our open space to make new walking and cycling links (greenways) along the Weiti River, around the coastline, and following local streams – where there are easy gradients. There is also increasing pressure in Council to sell off assets if they are not seen as ‘strategic’. And developers are always in the wings looking to privatise the public space if the opportunity arises. Recently we’ve seen such moves at the West Harbour Marina in Hobsonville, at the carpark in Takapuna (used for the market on the weekend), the carpark at Browns Bay (also used for their market), and many parts of reserves around the region; the list goes on. What concerns me is that the sale process is often not well informed, future considerations not adequately factored in, and local communities often not consulted – take West Harbour Marina, for example. So putting on my ‘community hat’ – we must be vigilant, put up community plans for our spaces, develop cases for keeping and improving, and combine forces among community groups and neighbours that value space. Locally and across Auckland I stand up for saving public space – on land and water - unless the case to sell really stacks up – often it does not. What happens elsewhere in the Albany Ward and Auckland affects the Hibiscus Coast. For example, sale of West Harbour Marina space has implications for Gulf Harbour. For me this means working with local people and equipping them with community-based planning tools to put their ideas and visions. This is not hard, is inexpensive and based on sound thinking from the ‘grass roots’. Too often myself and fellow Councillor John Watson see local communities and often local boards at odds with the view of people in Council. Our first inclination is to listen to the community first, challenge assumptions that may not be well informed, look to future needs, and take the position that works for the long term interest of the community. What works best is our being involved early. An email or phone call can give us a ‘heads up’. Recently (at no expense to Council and ratepayers) I attended a conference and workshops in Taiwan on ‘ecomobility’: developing initiatives for communities around walking, cycling, public transport, car sharing; with a strong emphasis on liveability, sustainability and economy. These transport options are very costeffective. A related conference was on climate change and city transformation. What I learnt I’m now passing on to people in Council and across communities. All the best for Christmas and the New Year.

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Hibiscus Matters is still waiting for a breakdown of the cost estimate that Auckland Transport (AT) gave the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board of $329,000 for pedestrian crossings in Orewa town centre (HM October 4). The paper requested the information from AT on September 22. An AT spokesperson recently advised that that the estimate is based on “previous experience and site examinations” and an accurate picture of costs will only be obtained once tendering is complete. The work involves roadworks, as well as improvements to lighting and paving. The paper will continue to seek more information about those costs and the tendering process, via the Official Information Act, if necessary.

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Further reductions to the scale and bulk of the retirement complex proposed for north Orewa are likely after the resource consent hearing was adjourned for a second time. The proposal by developer Coastal Properties for 25–35 Annalise Place was to be heard before independent commissioners in Orewa starting this week, but submitters have been advised of an adjournment at the applicant’s request, until after February 1. The adjournment is to allow the applicant to make further alterations to the design of the proposed complex and to reduce its scale and bulk in order to address the concerns raised by Auckland Council planners. Commissioners agreed that it would be beneficial to have these revised plans and associated shading analysis prior to the commencement of the hearing. This will also enable Council

and submitters to respond to the amended proposal. In the meantime, the developer has agreed, after discussions with the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board, to build a public walkway and plant along the southern side of the esplanade reserve of Nukumea Stream, as well as undertaking weed control, should the development proceed. Nukumea Stream, which adjoins the proposed retirement village, is assessed by Council as having high ecological value and provides habitat for numerous ‘at risk’ native fish species. Originally the developer only planned to plant to a depth of 3.6 to 7m alongside the stream, but the company has agreed to undertake 10m of riparian margin planting, excluding an area for a bowling green. The plan is subject to the proposed retirement village gaining resource consent.

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Market subdued Now that the new government has been established, so ends some of the uncertainty that has haunted the property market over recent times. What remains to be seen is the effect that any new policies concerning housing will have on the market going forward. The government has clearly stated their stance on immigration and foreign ownership of existing property. Foreign investors, largely from China, have been relatively quiet in recent times due to the existing Loan to Value restrictions (which also affect New Zealand investors) together with monetary controls limiting the funds they can remove from their home country. It is difficult to see what significant outcome, if any, on supply or values, the proposed foreign ownership changes will have. Australia has had similar restrictions in place for some time and this has done little to kerb rising values, especially in the major cities of Melbourne and Sydney. Cuts to immigration have the potential to be a two-edged sword – while it will temper housing demand, it also risks cutting the supply of desperately needed labour especially in the trades, required to achieve the new building objectives proposed under the government’s policies. I’m not convinced the backlog of demand will be satisfied any time soon, partly due to these labour shortages but also due to the woefully poor investment in infrastructure to service new developments – not just new subdivisions, but also further intensification allowed under the Unitary Plan in Auckland. I recently returned from a property conference in Australia where it was interesting to see some of the large scale developments in and around the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast in Queensland. Many involved developments of 20,000 sites or more, complete new cities with its associated masterplan including infrastructure development, transport links, schooling, retail and amenities. There were opportunities to purchase vacant lots around mid-A$200,000 together with new four bedroom home and land packages in the mid-A$400,000s. While Queensland has the advantage of vast tracts of land, I liked their masterplan approach to developing new communities with good transport connections rather than focus on intensification within the expensive cities and all the strain this places on existing infrastructure. This concept has already been muted to develop a similar new sub-city south of Auckland, but is likely to be some 20 years or more in realisation. Meantime, many economic commentators are predicting a fairly flat market going forward. With investor activity low, this could provide good opportunities for first home buyers, however most of the expectations may well be hoping for an easing in values that may or may not eventuate! This will create some uncertainty to commit, and therefore a continued subdued market activity. This is Vicki’s final column with Hibiscus Matters. We thank her for all her contributions, which have been much appreciated.

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Bridal Place was voted “best Christmas street in Millwater” in a local poll last year – and the residents are going all out to cement that reputation with this year’s displays. Ten houses in the small cul de sac put up Christmas lights last year and they had so many people coming to see the displays they had to restrict car access for the safety of those on foot. One resident had images from the movie Frozen playing across his garage door. Sue and Peter Reid spent “several hundred dollars” on lights last year and expect to spend that again this year. As well as new lights on the houses, the berms and footpaths are being decorated with strip lights. “The joy people get from seeing the lights makes it all worthwhile – and it’s not just the kids,” Sue says. “I always feel a bit sad when we take the lights down again.” The tradition started three years ago. Maurice Murphy says residents of the street are very neighbourly and friendly and everyone is happy to join in. “We started by just lighting up our caravan, but now we have quite a bit more in the front garden too,” he says. Some Bridal Place residents are starting early and will have lights on display this weekend (December 2) but the whole street will be fully lit and looking its best by December 9. Miller Rise, Harris Drive and Major

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The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board has requested a cost estimate from Auckland Transport for completion of part of Stage 3 of the Orewa Boulevard project, which the local board may be able to pay for using its transport capital fund. The estimate will be for the small section of Hibiscus Coast Highway from Empire Road to Riverside Road only, based on the concept design completed in 2008. The original idea was to create a pedestrianfriendly roadway. Costings will also be given for the implementation of slow zones through Silverdale town centre with installation of electronic signs and road markings at each end of the town centre.

Bridal Place residents ready to light up for Christmas include, from left, Sue Reid, Gilbert Taylor, Peter Reid and Maurice Murphy. Below, Gilbert’s lights include a colourful hedge. Photo, Mark Yela.

Henry Greens are also good places in Millwater to see Christmas lights. Elsewhere on the Hibiscus Coast there

are expected to be eye-catching displays in many parts of Whangaparaoa and also Kensington Park in Orewa.

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Grass growing longer as Council contracts ‘bed in’ Residents are taking to the grass and weeds in local reserves and walkways themselves in frustration at the lack of maintenance by Auckland Council’s contractors. Among them are Faye and Albert Brea of Gulf Harbour, who recently cleaned up the edges of the walkway where it borders their property. The grass and weeds were growing long there and seeding, as no work had been done since May. Ventia took over the contract for the care of Auckland’s parks and open spaces on July 1. Council said at the time that the contracts could take up to 12 months to fully bed in. In a press release last week, Ventia unreservedly apologised for “insufficient mowing and gardening work” and said it is working with Council to address concerns. Hibiscus & Bays Local Board chair Julia Parfitt says that she is getting a huge amount of feedback on the contracts and has been ever since they took effect. “The problem is widespread and includes not mowing reserve areas, or going in when it was too wet and leaving damaged soil,” she says. “A number of reserves seem to have been left off the list given to contractors and, in new subdivisions, there are areas that have not yet been transferred to Council for servicing. This includes reserves in

Grass is thigh-high in some parts of the Hibiscus Coast, with residents pointing the finger at Council’s new parks contractors.

Millwater. That process needs to be fast tracked as people are paying rates and getting no level of service.” Auckland Transport (AT) is responsible for the roadside verges in public places (not outside residential homes) but it seems that the former contractor, Recreational Services, was doing some of those – including in Manly Village shopping centre – as they weren’t on AT’s schedule. AT is apparently updating its schedule. Mrs Parfitt says that residents who are unhappy with maintenance in specific public areas should ring Council’s call centre on 09 301 0101. “If nothing happens within a week of that complaint, residents can contact a local board member with the case number,” she says.

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The recent sale of Orewa Menswear to business partners, Evan McNeill and Tom Halloran, will give the Hibiscus Coast one of NZ’s only exclusive Berlin clothing stores. Like the store’s former owner, Tim Green, who took over from his father Cliff, Evan and Tom are no strangers to the menswear trade. They both have about 40 years experience in men’s clothing – Evan in sales and marketing, and Tom in design and pattern making – although this is their first foray into retailing. As wholesalers, they have spent the last 10 years developing the Berlin range of jeans, shorts and shirts, and distribute throughout NZ and Australia. The clothes are designed in NZ and manufactured in China from Egyptian cotton and good quality fabric from Japan and more recently France. “We use stretch fabric for all our jeans and shorts, which is extremely

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Poor protection fuels debate While little remains of the Snells Beach Norfolk pine at the centre of a development controversy last month, its felling may have sparked a ‘bigger picture’ conversation. When addressing Auckland Council recently, New Zealand Tree Council secretary Dr Mels Barton referred to the Snells Beach pine as the worst example of a tree being cut down in recent times. Dr Barton added that more than 90 percent of urban trees have no protection. “Auckland has lost one-third of its trees in the last five years so in 10 years, there won’t be any left,” she said. She said that inaccuracies in Council mapping of scheduled trees had lead to protected trees being cut down. Council recently acknowledged this problem and launched a review of Scheduled Trees in August; this addresses errors and anomalies in the schedule. Council’s Plans and Places team is drafting the changes and expects to have the plan notified for submissions in the middle of next year. Councillor Penny Hulse said the review was critical, and supported Dr Barton’s suggestion that the addition of labels on protected trees was practical for recognition. Dr Barton also asked Council to reopen the nomination process for scheduled trees and wanted interim protection for nominated trees. She said Council should also consider

$1990 While the Snells Beach Norfolk pine is lost, its felling may lead to a rethink on how trees are protected in Auckland.

making it free to schedule a tree instead of imposing a consent fee. Mayor Phil Goff said the money required to make consents free was not available and that despite many trees being felled, 1400 were planted daily. However, Dr Barton said she was dubious that those being planted would ever reach the maturity of those being cut down. In 2014, Hibiscus Matters highlighted the felling of 73 protected trees in Red Beach by a developer as a demonstration of the weakness of Council’s tree protection rules. Those trees included 32 totara that were listed as ‘Notable’ in the Auckland Council District Plan (Rodney Section). Many were more than 40 years old and the value of the group of trees in the schedule was listed as ‘significant’.

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Police, the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board and many residents are anxiously waiting to see whether an attempt to prevent Crate Day from happening this year is successful. Crate Day gatherings, where people get together in a public place to drink alcohol on the “first weekend of summer” (usually December 2 or 3) have resulted in increasing disorder since they started on the Hibiscus Coast in 2013. Last year was particularly bad in Stanmore Bay, with serious assaults, a knife fight and one person treated for alcohol poisoning. There was also a large bill to ratepayers for the clean up of hundreds of broken bottles over the soccer fields and the public toilets had to be closed due to vandalism. At its October meeting, the local board agreed to a police request for a temporary 48-hour liquor ban on December 2 and 3 for all beaches, foreshores and parks from Hatfield’s Beach to Arkles Bay, including all of Whangaparaoa Peninsula (HM November 1). The seriousness of instigating such an extensive ban was noted at the time by the local board – especially as only Manly and Stanmore Bay have been affected by Crate Day activities in the past. In a press release, board chair Julia Parfitt says that early intervention is required to keep people safe and stop the property damage caused in the past. “Someone nearly died last year. The excessive drinking culture that is

encouraged at this type of event makes it an extremely dangerous place to be. This event has none of the usual safeguards, as it is unofficial and, therefore, no permits are required. It is promoted through social media so any number of people can turn up and the event can be moved easily to any location.” She says this year police will be able to act early to stop incidents at locations where the ban is in place. Police are aware of the possibility that Crate Day will be held in a public place outside the liquor ban area, or on an alternative day – Wenderholm Regional Park is one area that was put forward on social media. Rodney area prevention manager Senior Sergeant Jason Homan says police have been granted trespass authority in regional parks by Auckland Council. This means if groups are gathering to drink in a regional park, police can ask them to leave or stop drinking otherwise they could be trespassed. Snr Sgt Homan says there are enough police rostered on to cover beaches in the district on Crate Day, and days either side of the liquor ban dates, to ensure there are no gatherings of people consuming alcohol in public places or parks. “We are getting the message out now to let people know they will be issued with infringement notices and could be arrested if they are found with liquor in the liquor ban areas.”

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Commercial zoning adds value to beachfront properties The potential spread of commercial activity from Orewa town centre across the road to the beachfront is again on the horizon with two properties right next to Moana Reserve up for sale. Last week, 309A and B Hibiscus Coast Highway were put on the market by short notice tender, closing on December 14. The land is zoned Business Town Centre, which allows for cafés and restaurants, with apartments above. Real estate agent Karen Clark, of NZ Sotheby’s International Realty, says a boutique hotel is also a possibility for the sites. She says both properties are currently held in private hands. Currently, there are two townhouses set on approximately 819sqm of

beachfront. The zoning allows for building up to 8.5m (two storeys), but Karen says there is the potential to go slightly higher with resource consent. Karen says a developer would be the perfect buyer “as they are most likely to go through with Council’s vision, whereas a private purchaser might want to secure the property for their own use without considering the development potential”. “If that does occur it might be a long time before Council’s vision of beachfront restaurants and cafes is realised,” she says. At the end of 2014, the first property on the Orewa beachfront with business zoning, at 305 Hibiscus Coast Highway, was marketed for sale. It was withdrawn from sale in 2015.

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Manly Sailing club seeks extension over reserve Manly Sailing Club has applied to Council for permission to extend its facility on the Manly beachfront. An application for landowner permission, lodged last month states that the club proposes to extend the deck on the northern/beach side by five metres and enclose it underneath for storage. It also proposes to extend the rear/southern side by six metres, again allowing for more storage. The club also wants to revisit an earlier proposal to fence off its leased area on the eastern side. Neighbours opposed to the proposal say that it will have a major impact on public access to, and use of the reserve. In addition, the sailing club and Manly Bowling Club opposite may soon be sharing space. Council’s community leases manager Frances Ting says Council staff met sailing club representatives in May to discuss a proposed extension of the club’s leased area. She says the club indicated it had seen phenomenal

growth and is struggling for storage space. It was decided that the solution would be to utilise some of the land currently leased to the Manly Bowling Club. Sailing club vice commodore, Harold Bennett says that the bowling club has some land that is surplus to requirements and at this stage seems happy with the idea of helping its neighbour. He says that the sailing club would need to take up quite a lot of that space for a substantial storage facility for its powerboats and sailing gear. In a meeting last month facilitated by Council staff, both clubs voiced their commitment in principle to working together and developing the storage facility. A report about the required changes to the leases will go before the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board’s meeting this month. Manly Bowling Club secretary Jenny Wilson says at this stage the club has no comment to make.

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Harbour sport hands out awards

Sailor and Team NZ member Andy Maloney was awarded top honours at the recent Massey University Harbour Sport Excellence Awards, winning Sportsman of the Year and Supreme Award winner. He sailed in virtually every America’s Cup race and played an instrumental role in the team’s first victory in 17 years. World Champion canoe sprinter Lisa Carrington was named Sportswoman of the Year, as well as taking the Team Performance of the Year award with her partner Caitlin Ryan. Netballer Michaela Sokolich-Beatson, of Whangaparaoa, won the Regional Sportswoman of the Year. Mark Lowans, of Hibiscus Coast Cricket Club, and Matthew Nutter, of North Harbour Diving, received Sporting Acknowledgement awards, as did John Gatfield and Steven Kent, of Coast Swim Club.

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A rare opportunity to purchase an outstanding property on Tawharanui Peninsula. Call Angela now to view! - Viewing by appointment Web - www.mikepero.com/1228116

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Private Sheltered Grazing Block • Attractive 59.1593ha of clean easy rolling contour • Beautiful three bedroom home plus office on lovely grounds • Centrally raced to 18 well fenced paddocks • Spring fed dam pumped to troughs in all paddocks • Excellent cattle yards with tidy wool shed and sheep yards • Just 13km from Wellsford on a tar sealed road • Handy to boat ramps 4

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• 23ha property close to Puhoi's Historic Village with grassed pasture and native bush • Opportunity to subdivide with consent granted, making 3 lots; being 2.7ha, 4.9ha and 15.55ha. • Cattle yards, large implement shed and woolshed with covered yards and deep water bore pump and shed

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Large Affordable Dairy/Beef Farm • 356.5635ha in nine titles • Predominantly easy rolling to medium contour • 32 aside cowshed with in-shed feeding • Modern eight-bay calf shed, five-bay implement shed • Feed pad with bins, two loafing/calving pads • Four bedroom main home plus three more homes • Limestone quarry on farm pggwre.co.nz/WEL25809

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DOES THE REAL ESTATE WORLD STOP FOR THE HOLIDAYS? with Karen Franklin As scary as it may seem, Christmas and, more importantly for most, the holidays are only a few short weeks away. On the Hibiscus Coast we are lucky we live in a paradise that is like a holiday most of the year, so having a ‘staycation’ and enjoying all that the area has to offer – beaches, walks, golf, restaurants and more - is a simple option. It is also a great time for catching up with friends and family, reflecting on the year gone by and planning for the new year with buyers and sellers alike having time to do this at their leisure. We also have a lot of ‘visitors’ to the area who fall in love and decide they would love to live here. So …. if you are contemplating selling, the holiday period is a great time to sell - I am only away for a couple of short breaks and am anticipating a busy January just like last year when I sold homes from $905,000 to $2,280,000. Alternatively, it is a great time to finish off all the jobs and be ready to hit the market in the new year with your home shining. Here are my current listings and, like always, most are available for private viewings at a time to suit you – no need to rush to an open home, just give me a call to arrange a time that works. A word of caution, if you see something you are interested in, call quickly as a couple of these ‘SOLD’ properties sold before the first open home and two sold under a multiple offer situation – there is certainly a lot of activity in the market but no pattern to it. 5 Onepu Lane, MANLY ON THE FLAT

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40 Seaview Crescent, HATFIELDS BEACH

5/148 Brightside Road, STANMORE BAY

$1,375,000

$879,000

59 Kauri Road, STANMORE BAY

9 Capitol Road, MATAKATIA

$785,000

$549,000

52 Scott Road, STANMORE BAY

26 Durness Place, RED BEACH

4000sqm section

$649,000

$799,000

8/4 Stables Lane, MILLWATER

36 The Crescent, TINDALLS BAY

DEADLINE TREATY

$849,000

4pm, 6 December 2017 (usp)

16A Brixton Road, MANLY

4 The Grove, RED BEACH

Price By Negotiation

$699,000

karenfranklin.co.nz M: 021 779 838 P: 09 428 5635 E: karen.franklin@harcourts.co.nz Tandem Realty Limited // Licensed Agent REAA 2008

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OPEN HOME

3 Kanuka Road, Sandspit

Kiwi coastal paradise 3

This beautifully presented home is perched above the Sandspit inlet and estuary, enjoying expansive north facing water views toward the Matakana and Glen Eden Rivers, and is only minutes from the Sandspit Marina and Yacht club.

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$1,150,000 Saturday 2:00 - 3:00pm Pip Foote 0274 997 990

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A slice of wellsford history

5 Rivendell Place, Warkworth 2 |

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40 Port Albert Road, Wellsford

Privacy and location

With its North facing position and sweeping back lawn, this home will be great for summer living.

Viewing Sunday 2:00 - 2:45pm

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Internet oneagencyhpg.co.nz

For Sale Viewing Contact

This slice of local history started its life as the Wellsford Postmaster´s home. It is now time for a new owner to put their ´stamp´ on it!

Contact Pip Foote 0274 997 990 pipfoote@oneagency.net.nz

14 Arohia Place, Snells Beach

OPEN HOME

Spacious home with sea views 4

21 Belvedere Place, Warkworth

Quality home - quality position

$559,000 Sunday 11:00 - 11:45am Pip Foote 0274 997 990

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Situated on a private freehold section, this quality home should be a consideration for buyers wanting to purchase in one of Warkworth´s best streets. Quick settlement available if needed. With homes of this standard in this location rarely available, it is sure to be snapped up quickly - do not delay viewing!

Upper level - spacious open plan kitchen, dining & living area with easy access to the north and east facing decks, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and separate laundry.

Lower level - huge family room plus 4th bedroom with ensuite, ideal for extended family living or teenager’s retreat.

A near new quality brick and tile home in prime location overlooking Warkworth Town Centre and within walking distance to Warkworth Primary School and Mahurangi College. Buyers looking to purchase a near new home in a quiet street surrounded by other quality homes look no further.

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For Sale Viewing Contact

$865,000 Sunday 2:00 - 3:00pm Rob Hall 021 897 545

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Seaside village - quaint cottage 2

By Negotiation Sunday 11:00 - 11:45am Martin Hall 0210 270 2136

128 Ingleton Road, Wellsford

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A delightul sunny character filled home located in quiet sought-after seaside community. Elevated corner section (869m²), two bedrooms plus sunroom, open plan kitchen / dining / living, spacious deck for outdoor entertaining, good garaging and off street parking.

Yes, this is one of those homes you need to view to fully appreciate its absolute charm and appeal. I am sure buyers looking for a property located in a quiet rural setting with expansive views, and all within an easy commute back to town, will give this home very strong consideration after viewing.

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For Sale Viewing Contact

$590,000 Viewing by appointment Martin Hall 0210 270 2136

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$825,000 Sunday 1:00 - 2:00pm Teresa Hall 027 603 0565

________________________________ TMR Realty Ltd, Licensed REAA 2008

HALL PROPERTY GROUP - WARKWORTH

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49A Coquette Street, Warkworth

153 Hauiti Drive, Warkworth

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Privacy with potential

First home buyers should definitely be viewing! If you are looking for property in a top location that is ´move in ready´ but still offers plenty of scope to further enhance both the home and the grounds be sure to view. Great outdoor living with a choice of two private decks.

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Sunny, secure and secluded

For Sale $630,000 Viewing Sunday 11:00 - 11:45am

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Well presented brick and tile home Private location at end of cul de sac Open plan kitchen, dining and living Separate second lounge Private paved patio and bbq area Low maintenance, established garden Double garage with internal access Close proximity to Warkworth schools and amenities

Viewing Sunday 1:00 - 1:40pm

Internet oneagencyhpg.co.nz

Contact Teresa Hall 027 603 0565 teresahall@oneagency.net.nz

Contact Pip Foote 0274 997 990 pipfoote@oneagency.net.nz

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232 J Tolhopf Road, Puhoi

OPEN HOME

Puhoi - panoramic vistas 3

34 Southgate Road, Warkworth

Brand new brick & tile

Positioned to capture the everchanging panoramic vistas, this immaculately presented home boasts picturesque sunrises and sunsets with stunning views to the Kaipara and East coasts.

Buyers looking to purchase a new home within easy walking distance from the Warkworth town centre, close to schools, sports club and community services, look no further.

Immaculately presented with a modern clean canvas to suit many.

All the hard work has been done - just move in and enjoy!

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$1,175,000 Please phone for viewing times Teresa Hall 027 603 0565

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75 Mangawhai Heads Road, Mangawhai Heads

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Summer sun - summer fun 3

By Negotiation Wed / Sun 1:00 - 1:45pm David Morley 021 397 870

38 Kedge Drive, Mangawhai

Mangawhai village has it all 3

This easy care, low maintenance property is the perfect lock-up and leave holiday home, an ideal one level retirement home, or a great opportunity for a first home buyer. Conveniently located near Mangawhai estuary beach and the amenities of Wood Street shops and cafes.

This delightful property is located within walking distance to Mangawhai Village where you can enjoy quality restaurants, cafe’s & the local markets. The generous open plan living flows onto sunny decks and paved barbecue area - ideal for outdoor entertaining. Secure, private backyard with established gardens.

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$599,000 Sat/Sun 12:00 - 12:45pm Liz Ritchie 0274 882 827

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$629,000 Sat/Sun 1:00 - 1:45pm Liz Ritchie 0274 882 827

________________________________ TMR Realty Ltd, Licensed REAA 2008

HALL PROPERTY GROUP - WARKWORTH

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Anthony Shaw No.1 Salesperson Bayleys Warkworth 2016/17

SOLD

Inspections

Registered bidders

*SOLD Under the hammer

Record residential sale for Snells Beach according to REINZ statistics.

“Anthony worked tirelessly to achieve a premium sale price for us. His attention to detail and professionalism is second to none. This is the third time we have worked with Anthony in both purchasing and selling property. His expertise in the local area real estate market is fantastic. We cannot recommend Anthony highly enough.” Rachael & Andrew, 15 Piper Lane, Snells Beach

Anthony Shaw 021 234 9797

I have qualified buyers looking to buy in your area, so if you are thinking of selling please give me a call, I’d love to hear from you.

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CoastChristmas Church plans expansion The Orewa Baptist Church in Loop Road expects to start work on a multi-million dollar building project in February. The church, on the corner of Centreway and Loop Roads, applied to Auckland Council early this year to expand its auditorium to provide for nearly 400 people, the maximum number allowed under a consent already granted in October last year. Building committee chair Kevin Futter says that as well as the auditorium, there will be a 120-seat café, expanded space for the Foodbank and Toy Library, and 96 carparks. “We started planning this project about four years ago,” Kevin says. “Our current church was built in 1983 and the congregation has outgrown it.

“We sometimes number up to 300 and for some years now we have had to use the facilities of the nearby Orewa College.” Mr Futter says the project will be funded from the sale of a property, fundraising and “hopefully” grants. Two neighbouring houses will be demolished to make way for a new carpark, while the existing carpark will be the site for the extension. As well as meeting church needs, the facility will be made available to the community. Last Christmas the Foodbank gave out 80 food parcels and the Toy Library has a membership of about 80 families. The renovations are expected to take about five months and when finished, will enable the congregation to meet in one place and will cater for growth.

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A Christmas Bazaar will be held at the Orewa Baptist Church, on Loop Road, on December 2, from 3pm to 6pm. An organiser Dee Poole says there will be a range of stalls selling everything from home baking, and pickles and jams to aloe vera beauty products, jewellery and the ever-popular ‘slime’. This is thought to be the first time the church has held a Christmas Bazaar, and the proceeds will go towards the church building project. “We are hoping that most of the stalls will be selling things made in NZ, and there will also be a range of Fair Trade items,” Dee says. Santa will arrive courtesy of the Silverdale Fire Service and there will be games and prizes for children. “We’re aiming to make it a fun day for the whole family.”

Baptist Church Ministries Pastor Mark Poole points to the site where the auditorium will be built.

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Love Soup Hibiscus Coast hosted more than 100 people in Whangaparaoa Hall for its first free Christmas dinner last year. Julie King, of Love Soup, says around 20 volunteers put the whole thing together, including a visit from Santa and presents. This year, the Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre is helping to provide the presents (see story p36). Hibiscus Matters in Orewa is also happy to be a drop off point for anyone who would like to give a gift for the Love Soup Christmas dinner, wrapped or unwrapped, for an adult or child. Wrapped gifts should have an indication of whether it’s for a boy or girl, and the age. Gifts can be dropped at the Hibiscus Matters office in Tamariki Plaza, Orewa, until we close for the holidays, on December 15. The Love Soup free Christmas dinner, with all the trimmings, is open to all. It takes place at Whangaparaoa Hall on Christmas Day, starting at 6pm.

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Inviting more than 150 people to Christmas lunch is a massive undertaking, but it is a case of many hands make light work, as the community joins together to make it happen. This will be the 17th free Orewa Christmas Day lunch. It is being organised jointly by the Salt Community Trust and Northgate Baptist Church. Trust programme manager Heidi Versey is coordinating the lunch and has been involved for several years. She says the lunch is attended by people of all ages and has a friendly, festive atmosphere. “The whole of New Zealand stops for Christmas Day, so you really notice it if you’re alone,” she says. Heidi always has more than enough volunteers to help with the arrangements and service on the day, including a key group that forms ‘the kitchen team’. Support from local churches and businesses is exceptional for this event with everything from large supermarkets to small cafés like Puff in Orewa contributing. Puff recently held a ‘free coffee in return for a donation’ day, which raised more than $250 for the Christmas lunch. The Hibiscus & Bays Local Board provides the venue, Orewa Community Centre, free of charge. Heidi and a big team will go in on December 23 to decorate the hall. The free Christmas lunch is open to everyone – first in, first served. To date, despite as many as 180 people attending, no-one has been turned away. Doors open at 11.30am and lunch is at 12 noon. If you’d like to help or donate, visit www.salttrust.org. nz for more information.

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Here is Hibiscus Matters’ annual roundup of Christmas gift ideas sourced locally. As you work through your Christmas shopping list, shop local – there is lots to choose from, whatever your budget.

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Barrels of fun Rolling island This rolling kitchen island can be made in different sizes. It comes with solid Rimu top cupboards and centre shelf and optional herb racks. $3450 delivered locally from Raw Possessions based in Silverdale.

Come summer, the barbecue expert in the family flexes their muscles and looks for inspiration. This is the first season that Chris Tankard, of Pit Barrel NZ in Dairy Flat, has imported these barrel barbecues, which are popular in the US. Meat can be hung over the centre or cooked on a steel grill grate. Cook without the lid to turn up the heat, or leave it on and let the smoke add flavour. RRP $699. Info: visit www. pitbarrel.co.nz or phone 021 451 330.

Colour it your way Colouring-in has been hailed as a form of meditation for adults, and it is not just restricted to books. These Maxwell & Williams ‘Mindfulness Mugs’ come complete with paint and brush, and cost $20. The bags come in a range of designs, cost $20, and can also be coloured in, using standard fabric paint. Both are from Home Style Depot, Orewa.

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These gift hampers come from Love to Give, based in Wainui, and are ordered online. Owner Vicki Chord says most of the gift items are made in NZ. The company also supports KidsCan. Christmas options include cookies, chocolates, body lotions, scented candles, ceramic platters, savoury snacks and wine. Hamper prices start from $39. Info: lovetogive.co.nz

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If you’re scratching your head wondering what to buy that person on your Christmas shopping list “who has everything”, it could be worth making a visit to the Art Markets at Estuary Arts in Orewa this month. On sale will be a range of unique and one-of-a-kind gifts made by artists from the Hibiscus Coast. Gallery manager Kim Boyd says the art market was first held last year. “The aim was to encourage locals to shop local by supporting artists and it was very successful,” she says. “As a result, we are putting on two markets this year.” The first will be held on Friday December 1, from 4pm to 8.30pm, and will coincide with the opening of the annual under $500 Cash and Carry sale. There will be wine, nibbles and live music by local musician Stephen Thorne. The second market will be on Sunday December 3, from 11am to 3.30pm. All items for sale will be handmade and will include silverstone jewellery, stained glass decorative items, chainmaille jewellery, ceramics, mosaics, Kiwiana, prints and vintage doilies, candles and soaps. “And lots more,” Kim says. Award-winning polymer clay mosaic artist and designer, Clair Fairweather, of Millwater, will demonstrate her jewellery-making techniques during the weekend. “My mother was an artist and I studied art at school in the UK,” she says. “I started using polymer clay after moving to NZ, but I’m largely self-taught as it is a little known creative medium in NZ. In Europe and the US it is now considered a fine art medium.” Claire says the versatility of the polymer means it can be used to make everything from jewellery and small

Polymer mosaic artist and designer Claire Fairweather will demonstrate her jewellery-making techniques at Estuary Arts on the weekend of December 2 and 3.

accessories to models and miniatures, sculpture, paintings and mosaics. Many of the swirling patterns have a cultural feel to them. “One of its real attractions is the way you can mix the colours to get just the shade you want; a bit like you do with paints.” Claire has collected a number of awards for her work including Best in Sculpture at the International Polymer Awards in 2014 and Jurors’ Choice in Wearable Jewellery at the same awards this year.

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Lovely leftovers ’Tis the season for eating! No matter how much we (over)indulge on Christmas Day, there always seem to be leftovers. Leftovers are a precious part of Christmas, with many Kiwi families counting on them for Boxing Day meals, and beyond. Inevitably there comes a point when you can’t handle another ham sandwich and this is where your freezer steps in. You may be surprised by just how many Christmas foods can be frozen, such as cooked turkey, ham and lamb. Once frozen, the texture changes slightly, so the meat may no longer be great for sandwiches but will be perfect for things such as pasta, pies and quiches. Many leftover vegetables, including new potatoes, can be frozen to be used in later meals. Fill your freezer with the last of your Christmas cake, pudding and mince pies. Too many berries or cherries? Free-flow freeze them on a tray, then bag them. The texture will be soft once thawed, but they will still be great for topping a pavlova. Freezers work like a giant pause button, so the fresher food is when it goes into the freezer, the fresher it will be when it comes out. Always wrap the food well and label it clearly so you know exactly what it is a few months down the track.

Cranberry Christmas Kebabs These cranberry kebabs turn Christmas meat into barbecue treats. Try them with turkey, if you prefer. Approx 300g ham off the bone, cut into large chunks 1 zucchini 1 capsicum 1 red onion, cut into large chunks ½ cup cranberry sauce or jelly Method: Cut all ingredients into cubes of equal sizes, about 2-3cm. Thread the ham and vegetables onto skewers. If using cranberry jelly, heat it in the microwave for 20 seconds until it has gone runny. Use a pastry brush to coat the ham and vegetables with the cranberry sauce or jelly. Make sure you coat all sides. Heat the barbecue or pan over a medium heat and then grill the kebabs until the vegetables are cooked and the sauce has caramelised. Tips: Increase the quantities of ham and vegetables depending on how many people you need to feed. You can add other things to the kebabs such as mushrooms, cherry tomatoes or halloumi.

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Santa will ditch the sleigh in favour of a Coastguard Hibiscus vessel when he arrives at the annual Carols on the Canal event at Gulf Harbour on Sunday, December 2. The Christmas themed afternoon is organised by the Gulf Harbour Marine Village Residents Association. Committee member Trish Faithfull says a storm forced the cancellation of last year’s event, so fingers are crossed for a fine afternoon this year. A range of entertainment is being planned, which will include local school choirs and bands, solo singers

and the North Shore Brass Band. There will also be face painting, a lollie scramble and sausage sizzle, with all proceeds from the sizzle going to Coastguard. “It’s a lovely way for neighbours to get together to celebrate Christmas,” Trish says. “We hope they will come along with their blankets and picnic baskets, or support the local eateries. There’s plenty of parking.” The free event is centred around the rotunda and runs from 3.30pm to around 5.30pm.

The art of giving

Estuary Arts Centre’s annual Cash and Carry sale opens this week, on Friday, December 1. The Cash and Carry idea is that you can purchase artworks and take them off the wall and home with you the same day, to wrap for Christmas. There is a great range of gifts, in a wide range of prices – all items are under $500. Cash and Carry runs until January 28.

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Conductor takes final bow The Hibiscus Coast Singers’ last two concerts for the year on December 9 and 10 will also mark the final concerts for musical director Norman Firth. After 17 years with the choir and more than 50 years as a singer, organist and conductor, Norman is retiring. He says there are a number of young choral conductors coming along, but they need a choir. “It’s time for me to step aside,” he says. “My wife Jenny and I plan to do a bit more sailing, and I will have more time to build my model sailing ships.” Choir president Bob Overend says the singers have benefitted “enormously” from Norman’s extensive knowledge of choral music and his network of friends in the field. “During his time with the singers, he has presented programmes of great variety and interest, working hard to maintain a high standard of performance and introducing the choir to several famous choral works,” Bob says. The choir is confident that a replacement conductor will be in place by the time it reconvenes in March to prepare for its winter concerts. For his last concert titled Pastynme With Good Company, Norman has

Retiring musical director Norman Firth.

chosen some of his favourites ranging from love songs to sacred music, sea shanties and the blues. The second half will feature a Christmas cantata by British composer Geoffrey Bush and will end with a boisterous version of ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ by Bob Chilcott. The accompanist will be Janet Gibbs and Joy Liu will play the oboe solos. The concert will be presented at Red Beach Methodist Church on Saturday December 9, at 7.30pm, and Sunday December 10, at 2.30pm. Tickets at the door or phone 424 1923. Info: hbcsingers.com

Santa Parade pictures online

The New World Orewa Beach Santa Parade is always a huge event heralding the Christmas season. It took place last weekend, on November 25. Photos of this event will be at localmatters.co.nz

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Cup fills Whangaparaoa School’s sails Whangaparaoa School is taking inspiration from Team New Zealand’s America’s Cup win, and has its own mini-Cup to prove it. Last month, the school’s PFA president, Warren Frogley of Brandmad, successfully bid for an America’s Cup replica at the Sir Peter Blake Charity Regatta at the Royal NZ Yacht Squadron. The replica is an exact, half size copy and is one of only two in the world. In ‘bringing home the Cup’ and sharing it with the school, Mr Frogley cemented a process that he says began when principal Kevin Cronin was inspired by Team New Zealand’s success to dream big for the school. Mr Frogley says that the America’s Cup has inspired the creation of a Cup Crew by the PFA – these are class representatives who will rally parent support and assist with main fundraising events such as next year’s gala, in March. Whangaparaoa School has some bigticket items that it needs to fund – in particular, the replacement of its adventure playground and upgrades to the school hall. The students planned, surveyed, researched and presented a proposal for a new playground to the Board of Trustees. Their plan included equipment for all ages and came in at $115,000. The school hall is also in need of refurbishment, not fully covered by the Ministry of Education.

The replica cup is admired by PFA president Warren Frogley, left, principal Kevin Cronin and students. Below, Warren Frogley, of Stanmore Bay, was the successful bidder for this solid silver America’s Cup replica

“Work has begun, urgently repairing a leaking roof, however the list is long and with an estimated budget of $300,000, it will take some time and an approach like Team NZ to make it to the finish line,” Mr Frogley says. “But the success of other school initiatives, such as the bike and pump track which opened this year, proves we can win this race with the support and efforts of our wider community.”

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More than 60 talented young people were whittled down to just one in the final of Coast Kids Got Talent. The competition has been held over the past couple of months, with five heats, at the Hibiscus Coast Community RSA and was organised by Dean Morris. Sixteen young people took the stage in the final on Sunday, November 12, and were judged by Dean, Melanie Kerr and Mark Hill. The winner was 14-year-old North Shore resident Brody Leigh, who sang an original song on guitar. Brody, who is in Year 10 at Rangitoto College, has been playing guitar for seven years and also enjoys drama. “The Coast Kids competition was really exciting for me,” she says. “I had never really done anything quite like it and I was so shocked to win. I thought everybody else did so well and I really enjoyed everyone’s performances.” Brody received $1000 and Dean will also set her up with recording time to produce an EP and ongoing management.

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Back in the day I picked up an old medical biography recently, the life story of Dr G.E. Waterworth: people didn’t have full names, back in the day, just initials. It gave me an interesting perspective on how far my profession has come. In short, the good old days weren’t. While it might sound exciting to operate on patients on their kitchen tables and to battle through the night on horseback to get to a remote farmhouse, the fact is that scientific medicine was in its infancy 100 years ago. Much of what they did wasn’t effective. And Dr G.E. went through both World Wars, the 1918 flu epidemic and the Napier earthquake. Patients died regularly of TB, pneumonia and typhoid, goitre was prevalent, and childbirth was still a risky proposition. Some of the equipment is now unheard of. I wouldn’t even a recognise a “probang” – this was a long thin instrument, originally made out of whalebone, which was shoved down the gullet to dislodge blockages. It sounds ghastly, but I guess in the pre-gastroscope era it would have seemed like a reasonable strategy for the patient in extremis. It was also the time of the generalist. GPs administered anaesthetics, did surgery, had a private practice and were police surgeons, and goodness knows what else as well. I even trained with a GP who was a port medical officer and a prison doctor to boot. There were real “characters” in medicine, not always conventional but certainly memorable. So how does that compare with the present day? I think we have a better evidence base for what we do. Young GPs are more systematically trained, whereas I learnt most of my medicine after I qualified, often by painful experience. They come to us with a heap of knowledge, so our training can be focussed on practical application and exposure to real life situations. They also have a better understanding of self-care and work/life balance. Previous generations of doctors have thrown themselves on “the altar of general practice”, often at great cost to themselves and their families. The new breed do a good job, but will appropriately limit their work hours and avoid after hours calls. Some things are the same though. It’s still a privilege to be trusted with people’s secrets and concerns, and we have the honour of becoming a medical friend. The language and technology of medicine have changed, but not its heart. For more health stories visit our website www.localmatters.co.nz

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Volunteers, and some of the rubbish they removed from the bush last month.

Rubbish dumped in Eaves Bush Volunteers in Eave’s Bush Reserve in Orewa cleaned up the bush line close to the beginning of Old North Road last month. Eave’s Bush Appreciation Group coordinator Laurie Rands says the group picked up nine bags of rubbish. Included in this were bottles, plastic bags, plastic containers, coffee cups, milkshake containers, car parts, a number of planks of wood, rubber, paper, tins and general rubbish that had been tossed into the bush. Unfortunately, she says finding this amount of rubbish is not unusual in this part of the bush, alongside the

road, as it is often used as a dump. “I once saw a car stop halfway up the road, and someone dash over and throw a few drink cans in the bush,” she says. Laurie says they also dug out a large quantity of invasive weeds, such as asparagus weed and ginger plant. “If it were not for the wonderful volunteers who front up to lend a hand on the first Saturday of every month, our wonderful Eaves Bush would be in a very bad way,” Laurie says. New volunteers welcome. Info: Laurie on 426 3122.

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Dynamic Martial Arts champions, from left, Mike Howard, Gabby, Talia and Paul Minton.

Dynamic Martial Arts takes on world and brings home medals Seven members of Dynamic Martial Arts, in Silverdale, joined the NZ Kickboxing team recently to compete in two world events in Europe. First up was the International Combat Organisation’s (ICO) World Cup in Birmingham, led by New Zealand’s ICO president and head coach at Dynamic Martial Arts, Gary Sawyer. At the event, Gabby Minton, Talia Minton, Paul Minton and Mike Howard got their first taste of the level of competition on the world stage, with many of their opponents highly experienced. It was also the first time the Silverdale fighters had experienced a competition of this size, with between 1000 to 1500 competitors. Head instructor Dave Sawyer said this ended up being a great warm up event for the even bigger Unified World

Championships in Italy. The Unified World Championships is one of the biggest martial arts events in the world with around 6000 competitors taking part over four days in 28 competing areas. Dynamic’s fighters were part of a 25 strong team that came from all over New Zealand along with coaches, supporters and officials. Local fighters, including three from the same family, brought home a fistful of medals – Talia Minton took home gold and silver from the Unified event and silver and bronze from the ICO; her sister Gabby won gold and silver in the Unified and their father Paul won two bronze medals, one in each event. Mike Howard took home a silver from Unified and bronze from ICO.

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GET A BRIGHTER SMILE THIS SUMMER With the weather warming up, and summer almost at our door, it’s the perfect time of year to treat yourself to a quick and easy teeth whitening treatment to enhance your smile for all those beach trips and weddings coming up! Unlike harsh inchair bleaching, our whitening procedure is gentle on your enamel and gums. And the best part? The degree to which your brighten your teeth, and when you decide to do it, is completely in your hands! After taking an impression of your teeth, we will manufacture a custom-fitted teeth whitening kit that you can use at your own pace and in the comfort of your own home. We will provide you with all the necessary components and easy-to-follow instructions, as well as a fitting where we will show you how to use your kit to best advantage. Natural tooth colour varies greatly between people and can change and stain through various foods, drinks and smoking. Teeth whitening changes the natural colour of your teeth, giving you brighter, lighter pearly whites, and taking years off your smile. For this reason it’s the ideal cosmetic procedure for enhancing your smile in preparation for a special event, with a minimum of fuss. If you’d like a brighter, whiter smile, contact our friendly team today on 09 426 5262, or team@dentalsuite.co.nz, and we’ll be happy to help you out!

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Bike rack up to local board

The Hibiscus & Bays Local Board’s request for a bike rack for Gulf Harbour Reserve, by the ferry terminal, has not been included in Auckland Transport’s bike parking programme, according to local board member Caitlin Watson. A rack that could be used by ferry passengers, to reduce the need for car parking, was initially requested by the local board in February last year. Caitlin says that the local board is now taking matters into its own hands, including it for possible funding from its Transport Capital Fund. “This is disappointing as the Minor Cycle Improvements programme installed more than 100 cycle racks in the city centre, yet the Hibiscus Coast is unable to receive just one rack at a popular public transport hub,” Caitlin says. “This is despite the Gulf Harbour Ferry service receiving an 11 percent increase in patronage over the past year.”

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ChRISTMAS

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A consultation with Jacqui Taylor, in Orewa, is free for anyone aged 16 years and over who may be suffering hearing loss.

Hearing loss takes its toll More than 880,000, or nearly 19 percent, of New Zealanders are estimated to be living with some form of hearing loss. According to a National Foundation for the Deaf research report, released earlier this year, there is significant economic loss attached to this statistic. The report shows productivity losses of $552 million a year or $627 per person. Life Unlimited Charitable Trust hearing therapy manager, Jessica Lissaman, says the impact on people’s lives can also be huge because hearing loss can lead to a lack of self-confidence, withdrawal, loneliness and social isolation. Life Unlimited is contracted by the Ministry of Health to provide a free

and independent hearing therapy (aural rehabilitation) service to New Zealanders aged 16 years and over. The service is offered in Orewa on a fortnightly basis, by hearing therapist Jacqui Taylor. “As well as hearing tests, we can give independent advice on using hearing aids and/or other listening devices,” Jacqui says. “We can also refer people to other health services if needed and we are available to deliver presentations around hearing issues to community organisations and run group workshops about communication skills and strategies for people who have hearing loss.” Info: Call 0800 008 011

Friday 01 December 4 to 8.30pm Sunday 03 December 11am to 3.30pm Arts and Crafts, Painting, Prints, Ceramics, Jewellery and more... Support local this Christmas!

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Cricket tournament designed for girls Leisure Centre The cricket pitches on Metro Park in Millwater are often busy and so it’s possible that not many eyebrows were raised when more than 100 young players took part in a tournament there last week. Look a little closer, however, and the uniqueness of that zone day became clear – all the cricketers taking part were girls. The first Girls ‘Quikhit’ tournament to take place on the Coast was organised by the Hibiscus Coast Cricket Club. Manager Scott van der Colk described the day as a festival of cricket, which included interschool matches and skills sessions. Year 3–6 students from Primary schools throughout the Hibiscus Coast and Rodney were invited to take part. Participants included girls from Kingsway, Silverdale and Gulf Harbour schools. Scott and Ramesh Lakmal took groups for free coaching sessions ahead of the tournament, which took place on Friday, November 24, at Metro Park. Auckland Cricket’s community cricket manager, Tony Naidu, says a girls’ tournament was held last year in Albany and around 50 took part. This year he worked out a format with Jordan Barley, of Kingsway School, and Ruth Taylor, of Gulf Harbour School, to bring it to the Hibiscus Coast. “We wanted to make it bigger and more attractive for girls,” Tony says. Key elements identified were fun, short format games and a little

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Hibiscus Coast Cricket manager Scott van der Colk coached girls from Silverdale School, pictured, and other local primaries ahead of the All Girls Cricket tournament.

less competition. “The girls like competing, but also to try things first in a more social way,” he says. The tournament included a sausage sizzle and giveaways. It was played Quikhit style; this is a modified form of the game designed specifically for girls with a wide range of skill levels. It features teams of eight players and shorter pitches with softer equipment, so there is no need for helmets and pads. Auckland Cricket provided

equipment and umpires. Scott says that one way that girls can get involved in cricket for the first time is via the club’s new Friday Fun League, which is held on Fridays at 4pm at Metro Park and has a separate girls’ division. It includes skills sessions and a modified short game.

The Stanmore Bay Pool & Leisure Centre has come up with a new initiative that will put gifts under the tree for families in need this Christmas. Leisure Centre holiday programme coordinator Emma Drake came up with the idea. She says up to 100 children aged 5–13 take part in the programme each day and she wanted to find a way to give back to the community. “On the last day of our holiday programme every year in December we have Santa come in with a gift for the children and it made me think about the children who may not be as fortunate,” she says. The centre decided to make December 21 a Christmas Giving Day, asking children attending the holiday programme that day to bring in a gift labelled with gender and age to donate to a local charity. Love Soup Hibiscus Coast was selected by public feedback and all the gifts donated will go under the tree to be given out at Love Soup’s free Christmas dinner. The Leisure Centre is also inviting members of public to contribute by dropping off a gift, anytime from December 1. Just take a wrapped and labelled gift into the reception. Hibiscus Matters is also an Orewa drop off point for gifts if getting to the Leisure Centre is not convenient. The office is in Tamariki Plaza, behind Countdown supermarket in Orewa.

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Holiday fish biting Local fishers are catching good sizes and numbers of snapper from just about every depth in Whangaparaoa Bay and the crews that are heading out deeper in the Gulf are doing equally as well in the work ups. The place has been on fire! With the advent of modern lure fishing we are seeing more and more captures on micro jigs, slow jigs and soft baits from anglers who are relatively new to this style of fishing and the level of excitement is contagious when hearing them recall a first big snapper or kingfish from a micro jig or slider. The Whangaparaoa Bay area has been very good and the famous Motuora Island snapper fishery is really alive and well. There are a few options in this area too and, being on the southern side of Kawau Island, there is plenty of shelter from any northerly swell or wind. When there are offshore breezes it is generally fairly calm around the island and out on the sand in 30-35m. This is where the majority of fish seem to be getting caught. Closer in, and along the 20m contour line around the island – in fact right across the bay – has been good too with sporadic work ups, surface activity and plenty of hungry fish. There are a couple of likely spots in the channel between Motuora and Moturekareka, and also along the 20m line just south of Motuora. In the evenings or early morning try in close to the island as the big fish often move in closer to patrol the reefs during the night. East of Kawau in 50m has also been pretty consistent with good numbers of fish being taken by charter boats and recreational fishers drift fishing the deeper water. You have to upsize your lures out here to 80-140gr but once you get them in the zone they are hit almost immediately. Around Flat Rock especially early morning has been good too. I’ve always said the Flat Rock will produce big fish for the first one there in the morning or the last one there at night, and this has been true these past few weeks with numerous big snapper coming from dawn and dusk sessions. Further south along the Tiri-Kawau line in 35-45m has been good, so it would be prudent to keep an eye out for the working birds along here or try an exploratory drift through the area. Recent reports suggest you’ll get onto them pretty quickly. If all else fails then anchor up and get some NZ salmon berley flowing. It really brings the fish on! The 30m contour line just north of the Tiri Channel has a big bend in it and we call it ‘The Boot’ due to its shape. This area has been fishing well, especially when the tide is outgoing. There’s a bit of current here so you will want a slightly heavier jig head or lure to hold you in the zone longer or add a ball sinker to a straylined bait like a pilly, mullet strip, belly flap or half a giant piper. An evening session here with a light southwest breeze and outgoing tide would be a great option at the moment. Further out in the Gulf there are work ups and plenty of sea life to indicate where the fish are likely to be holding. East of Tiri and in about 45m is a good place to start having a snoop around. Watch for fast, low flying gannets or circling gannets in the sky and dolphins heading purposely in one direction. Chances are they will lead you to fish. North of Gannet Rock about 6–10 miles is a prime area at this time of year.

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

Kids’ TRYathlon The Weetbix Tryathlon takes place at Manly Beach on Sunday, March 25. The popular event offers swim, bike and run courses for 7–15-year-olds. Registrations are open. Info and registrations, visit https://tryathlon.co.nz

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COMMUNITY NOTICES 60S UP MOVEMENT OF NZ INC meet 3rd Wed of month, Hibiscus Coast RSA, 43a Vipond Rd, Stanmore Bay, 10am. Guest speakers, door prizes, outings and shows. Ph Dorothy 428 2075. A CLUB FOR SEMI RETIRED AND RETIRED PEOPLE. Monthly meetings with guest speakers, bus trips, luncheons, movie group, plus other social get to gethers, a great way to meet other locals. Now open for new members. Whangaparaoa Combined Club. Ph Peter or Raewyn 424 8227 BADMINTON PLAYERS wanted at the Stanmore Bay Leisure Centre, Wednesdays, 9am till 11am. Beginners most welcome. Friendly atmosphere. CAR BOOT SALE St Chad’s, Corner Centreway & Florence Ave, Orewa. 8am–11.30am. Dec 2, to book a site Ph Shirley 027 244 2832. $20 per site, Tables avail. for hire $5. EMPATHY SUPPORT GROUP for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Meeting last Monday every month, Hibiscus Coast Community House, 214 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa, at 7pm. Next meeting November 27. All welcome. Info ph Susan 021 884 162. FRIDAY ART GROUP, Friday 10am - 1pm @ Orewa Community Church. Exercise your artistic abilities and meet with like minded people in a relaxed and friendly environment. Ph Alan Smith 09 962 4929. FREE OREWA BEACH COMMUNITY WALKS A relaxed and friendly walking group. Every Wednesday 9am. Meet opposite Barfoot & Thompson Orewa 294 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa. Register today t.collins3@barfoot.co.nz or call 027 539 4674 FREE YOGA ON THE BEACH with Shelley Charlton. Mon, Wed, Fri 7:30am at Big Manly Beach (from 4th December). Only 20 minutes and suitable for everyone. Further details at www.freeyogaonthebeach.com HIBISCUS COAST BASED SOCIAL GROUP for over 50’s meeting for Coffee, Outings, Lunches, Walks etc. All welcome Ph Caz 426 3958. HIBISCUS COAST TOASTMASTERS. A fun environment to learn speaking and leadership skills. Visitors welcome! Hibiscus Coast Bridge Club, Edith Hopper Park, Ladies Mile, Manly, Tuesday October 17, 7.15pm. Ph Simon Franks 027 431 2020 or Google Hibiscus Coast Toastmasters for info. HIBISCUS COAST ELDERLY PEOPLES LUNCHEON CLUB, enjoy a happy morning with other people from the Orewa area. Door charge $5, includes

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cup of tea, great entertainment, followed by a hot, two course lunch. Meet every 2nd Monday of the month, The Masonic Lodge Centreway Rd, Orewa. Ph Joan 427 6263 HIBISCUS COAST TOASTMASTERS CLUB Meet fortnightly Tuesdays, Bridge Club, Edith Hopper Park, Ladies Mile, Manly, 7.30pm. A fun and safe environment to learn speaking, listening and leadership skills. Ph Deborah 021 0222 5919. www.hbc. toastmastersclubs.org or facebook.com/ HibiscusCoastToastmastersClub. OREWA LADIES GARDEN CLUB MONTHLY MEETINGS 2nd Thursday of the month, with guest speaker or garden visits. Trading table, competitions, afternoon tea. 12.30pm at Orewa Catholic Church Hall 180 Centreway Rd, Orewa. Ph Ann 427 8377 REBUS CLUB OF HIBISCUS COAST This club is for active retired or semiretired men seeking to keep their minds alert, expand their interests, enjoy comradeship as well as having fresh opportunities to make new friends. Club meetings are the first Tuesday each month, 9.45am, the Bridge Club, Edith Hopper Park, Ladies Mile, Manly. Enquiries Pieter Hopkins 424 1837 / 021 963 464, Graeme McIntosh 424 7115. SILVERDALE – OREWA TOASTMASTERS Fortnightly meetings held 7.30pm–9.30pm Wednesdays, Orewa Baptist Church, Loop Road, Orewa. All visitors welcome. Enquiries ph Stephen 021 129 3568, www.orewa.toastmastersclubs.org or Facebook: orewatoastmasters SINGERS & MUSICIANS WANTED FOR CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE. 7.30pm Sunday Dec 24 at Red Beach Methodist Church, Red Beach Road, Red Beach. Rehearsals: Tues 5, Wed 13, Thurs 21 Dec, 7pm–8pm. Contact: Rev Robyn Goudge, 021 0615 202 / 426 5615 r.a.goudge@gmail.com THE WEITI BOATING CLUB situated on the shores of the Weiti (Wade) River, Whangaparaoa, Auckland will be celebrating its 50th Jubilee on the March 23–25 2018. All present and past members, friends and associates are warmly invited to join in the celebrations. Contact the Club Manager Katie Clark 09 424 5905 or register online www.weiti.co.nz/50thjubilee. For those attending from overseas or out of Auckland the Club will provide billeted accommodation.

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decks, fences, painting, foot paths or any other odd jobs. Phone Dennis 021 115 5233. HANDYMAN AVAILABLE for all those odd jobs. Ph Nev 021 399 226 @ Nev’s Odd Jobs. Great rates. Local & reliable.

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your local cleaning team is ready to deliver our 5 star shine in your home for weekly cleaning, spring or moving cleans. For a FREE quote ph 09 415 0028 or 0800 297 253 www.minthomecleaning.co.nz SECURITY ALARM SERVICING Local technician, 20 years experience. Ph 027 553 3032 or 09 428 5887 A PUMP DOCTOR will keep you pumping. Ph 0274 430 654. BUILDER SEMI RETIRED – General property maintenance & small jobs. Good rates. Phone/txt Rob 021 167 2155 or 09 426 2960. CABINET MAKER/JOINER (RETIRED) Tables, drawers, dressers, shelving, cabinets etc. Low rates. Workmanship guaranteed. Ph Derek 426 3541. 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. No job too small! Ph Karl 0210 42 42 96 or 428 7127. PLASTERING, GIB STOPPING, Repairs/ small jobs. Keith 424 8841/022 682 4760. WATER PUMPS - no water? old cast iron pump? Sales Service & Installation. Work Guaranteed. Ph Steve 027 478 7427 steve@aquafilter.co.nz. WINDOW CLEANING 30 years exp, local owner operator, reasonable rates. Ph David 426 2253.

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DAIHATSU SIRION 2005, 25,000ks, NZ new, 1300cc, auto, $7500ono Ph 426 2936 MOBILTY SCOOTER good order $2000. Phone Jill 426 4902. MOTORBIKE: SUZUKI K7 BURGMAN 400cc, 30,800km, exc. cond. Ph 426 2200.

A SMART REPAIR Service for F&P smartdrive washers, F&P/Simpson dryers. Prompt service 09 423 9660 or 021 168 7349. BAY APPLIANCE REPAIRS – All major laundry/kitchen brands, small appliances, & power tools. Work guaranteed EWRB reg. Ph 09 947 0333 or 022 600 9919.

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

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For Pain, Tension, Muscles, Joints, Tissue, Respiratory, Digestive, Carpal Tunnel, RSI, Migraines. Online booking: www.bowtech.co.nz 46 Brightside Road, Stanmore Bay. Sally Barrett Ph 424 8519, 027 292 3604 SPRING SPECIAL! HANDS & FEET Nails cut & filed, includes hand & foot massage. $30 each – $50 for two. I will come to you. Phone 424 0676.

WANTED TO BUY SMALL FLAT SECTION WANTED suitable for a 2 bedroom house. Hibiscus Coast area. Contact Kevin or Pat on 07 5779505 or email kevinandpat@xtra.co.nz TO BUY, RECORDS/LP’S Ph 428 1587.

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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CATERING CONTRACTOR Hibiscus Coast Boating Club are seeking expressions of interest from individuals or businesses looking to expand their horizons providing our members with dining options 3-4 evenings per week. We have a modern, well equipped kitchen and dining area with a motivated and committed committee willing to assist our new contractors into a mutually beneficial long term contract. If you have the flair, interest and ability to fill this role, post your interest and experience to: PO Box 202, Whangaparaoa by Wednesday December 20 or phone 424 0952.

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Christmas at the Silverdale Pioneer Village, 15 Wainui Road, Silverdale. Pioneer Village decorated in the style of ‘Christmas past’. Craft shop open (cash only). All welcome. Christmas Art Market, Estuary Arts Centre, Orewa, 4pm–8.30pm (see story p26)

Summer Party in the Park, Silverdale Adventure Park, 2104 East Coast Road, Silverdale, 5pm-8pm. Street food, entertainment for the children. Water slide and Santa experience. Entry Under 8s, $15, aged 8 and older, $25.

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Carols on the Canal, Gulf Harbour town centre, 3.30pm5.30pm. Santa arrives by boat. (see story p28)

Orewa Community Church Grand Opening ceremony, 235 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Red Beach,1pm. Musical production, 7pm. All welcome.

Kids’ Treasure Hunt, Stanmore Bay Beach, 10am-12noon. Pirate theme, spot prizes for best dressed Pirate. Bags of treasure to be found! All welcome. Pre-register at www.kiwiassist.co.nz (see ad p15) Christmas Bazaar, Orewa Baptist Church, 2-4 Loop Road, Orewa, 3pm-6pm. Stalls, food, music, carnival games for the kids and even a visit from Santa. A fun filled family afternoon. (see story p21)

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Christmas Art Market, Estuary Arts Centre, Western Reserve, Orewa, 11am-3.30pm. (see story p26)

Beatles + Superstar Tribute Show at the Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, 43a Vipond Rd, Stanmore Bay, featuring Paul Madsen and band. All welcome. Tickets $20, phone 424 9026. (see ad p7)

Hibiscus Men’s Shed coffee club meeting, Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, Vipond Road, 11am. Guest speaker Graham Lowe. Open to all guys with varied interests, skills or hobbies who would like to meet on a regular basis and share in the formation of the Men’s Shed in Silverdale. Coffee/tea and scone and jam. Cost $5. Info: Gordon 09 973 2779, Wayne 09 441 4526 or Ray 424 4690, or just turn up.

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Orewa Beach Twilight Market, Orewa Community Hall and Orewa Square, 5pm-9pm. More than 100 stall holders, brass band and Santa visit; handmade Christmas gift items. All welcome. Hibiscus Coast Singers concert, Red Beach Methodist Church. Tickets at the door or phone 424 1923 (see story p29 and ad p5)) Carol singing, Pioneer Village chapel, 15 Wainui Road, Silverdale. Cup of tea at 6.30pm in the parsonage, carol singing at 7pm. All welcome. Donations welcome. Maygrove Lake Party, use entrance walkway by 15 Chalmers Close, and look for the marquee, 11am start. Celebrate the completion of the screen over the weir and the release of the grass carp into the whole lake, 11am start. BYO and a plate for shared lunch. Coffee, tea and some seating provided. All welcome.

LOCAL MARKETS: Silverdale Markets, every Saturday 8am–1pm • Hibiscus Coast Markets, Whangaparaoa Community Hall, last Saturday of each month 10am-2pm • Hobbs Wharf Market, 132 Pinecrest Drive, Gulf Harbour, 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 10am–2pm • Waitoki Village Market day, Waitoki Hall, Kahikatea Flat Rd, first Saturday of month 8.30am–12pm • Crystal Visions Holistic Market, St Johns Ambulance Hall, 36 Silverdale Rd, Silverdale, second Saturday of the month 10am-3pm • Orewa Farmers’ market, Orewa Square carpark, every Sunday 8am– 12.30pm • Puhoi Farmers’ market, Puhoi Sports Club, last Sunday of the month 8.30am -12.30pm.

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Renegades bring joyrides to Stillwater Rock music and classic cars featured at the Jam & Joyrides event at Stillwater Community Hall last month, celebrating the era of Chevrolet and Ford. The family-friendly show and shine event was a fundraiser for Leukaemia and Blood Cancer NZ, and was hosted by the Renegade Rod and Custom Club. Rain early in the day deterred some car owners – it takes hours to get paintwork into mirror glass condition, and getting it wet is not ideal. However, more than 15 cars – including several Corvettes, a 1967 Barracuda and an El Camino – parked on the lawn outside Stillwater Community Hall and, while owners talked engines, local band Phat Canadian Smokers played. Organiser Brett Anderson has lived in Stillwater for 17 years. He says there are quite a few Renegade members in the area. It is the first time the club has held a local show and shine and he would like it to become an annual event.

Clockwise from top, Renegades members, Phat Canadian Smokers entertain, a 1966 Chev El Camino, Sheryl Bawden with her 1980 Corvette, talking cars. Left, event organisers, Brett Anderson and Jacqui Perkins. Sunbeam Big Fill Toastie 2 Up

Reflections LED Lighted Make-up Mirror

• Fits 2 sandwiches, creating 4 toasties • Deeper and wider dish fits 25% more filling • Larger plate for today’s larger bread slices GR6250

• Double sided mirror with 1x / 7x magnification • Rotates 360˙ • Polished chrome finish • Lifetime energy saving LED bulbs (never need replacing) • Battery operated - 3x AA (not included) • May not be on display in all stores but can be ordered. CBE51LEDA

Sunbeam Foodsaver Fresh Vacuum Sealer • Vacuum sealer solution for short term fridge and pantry storage • Easy, one button start with auto stop • Compact • Works with FoodSaver containers and reusable zipper bags • Includes 1x 3 cup FoodSaver container and 5 zipper bags VS1300

Sunbeam Pizza Bake & Grill Oven • 19 litre capacity • 1600 Watts • Bake, roast, toast & reheat functions • Variable temperature control • 60 minute timer BT5350

Sunbeam Quantum Evo Kettle • 1.7 litre capacity • 2200 Watts • Illuminated switch • Handle activated lid • 360 degree base • Concealed element KE6310

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