Hibiscus Matters, 13 December 2017_Issue 230 by Lorry McCarthy

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Consent declined for Orewa seawall

Auckland Council’s water playgound, by the Leisure Centre at Stanmore Bay, opens to the public this week and is expected to be a popular spot to play and cool off. Last week 10-year-old Kyra Fox had a sneak preview where she was surprised to be joined by Santa. Kyra designed a rash shirt for the splash pad and her classmates will be first to try out the facility. See story, p11.

Auckland Council’s proposal to build a seawall on the northern part of Orewa Beach has failed to obtain resource consent. It is the second time this has happened – the former Rodney District Council’s option for the same stretch of beach was declined consent in 2010. In a decision released last week, independent commissioners Greg Hill, Mark Farnsworth and Dr Lee Beattie say that building a wall is at odds with the objectives of statutory provisions (including in the Auckland Unitary Plan) that aim to preserve the natural character of the coastal environment. The plan for the section of beach between Kohu Street and Marine View combined a 600m-long grouted rock seawall with a section of engineered loose rocks and a small area of restored dunes. It included a 2m-wide walk and cycleway on top, along with access ramps and stairs at intervals. The wall was expected to cost around $6m as well as $50,000 annually to maintain. After storms in 2013 severely damaged this part of the beach, threatening the reserve and existing walkway, Council investigated the options and considered a seawall was needed. Lengthy consultation with the community took place and Council lodged its resource consent application a year ago. Council’s coastal management services

team manager, Paul Klinac, said at the time that if nothing was done, that section of reserve would be lost and the public would not be able to walk along that part of the beach at high tide. Objections from the community were principally about the loss of dry sand beach due to the bulk of the wall, its visual dominance and that other alternatives were not adequately explored. continued page 2

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Commissioners say a seawall is not needed on Orewa Beach. Right, erosion and storm damage were behind Council’s plan to build a protective wall.

In their decision, commissioners say that most submitters opposed to the plan did not want a significant built form on the beach, or a more formal pattern of development (including lighting), preferring the current, more casual beach environment. “It appears to us that … Council’s premise is that a walkway/cycleway is necessary, and to protect that ‘investment’ the seawall is required to provide long term protection to it and the esplanade reserve,” the decision says. Commissioners agreed with the coastal experts who demonstrated that there is no urgent need for a seawall and went further, saying that a wall should be “a last resort”. “We find … that the proposal is inconsistent with the relevant objectives and policies of the statutory planning provisions. This includes the clear policy directions of preserving the natural character of the coastal environment; seeking where practical to rehabilitate and restore that character; and that intervention by hard protection structures is a ‘last resort’ given the risks associated with interference in coastal processes and the potential damage that can occur.” The decision concludes that although the proposal has some merit in terms of improved recreational opportunities

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and, for some people, improved access, it would generate adverse effects on coastal processes, public access, natural character, landscape and visual and amenity values. Council’s head of project delivery, community facilities, John Schermbrucker, says that the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board and council staff are reviewing the decision before further options are considered. Local board chair Julia Parfitt describes the decision as “extremely disappointing” and says board members will be briefed on it this week. She says the local board made the project a priority because “doing nothing was not an option”. “I don’t believe that the community wanted to leave it to a full coastal retreat,” she says. “The clear view expressed to us was ‘get on with something’.” The local board has applied for funding for coastal erosion protection along the whole of Orewa Beach. “This decision relates only to one part of the beach, so it shouldn’t have an impact on proposed work elsewhere,” Mrs Parfitt says. Council has until January 16 to lodge an appeal. The full resource consent decision is linked to this story at localmatters. co.nz

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Multi-million dollar plans for Tiritiri Matangi Island Three building projects, together estimated to cost around $4.5m, are proposed for Tiritiri Matangi Island sanctuary. The biggest is the construction of a 33bed field centre, which will provide for researchers/scientists, volunteers and the general public to stay overnight. It will be located in the vicinity of the current Visitor’s Centre and include a kitchen, lounge, a number of twobedroom units, and two family units. The current bunkhouse sleeps 20 plus five researchers. A new museum building is also planned, which supporters of Titiriti Matangi chair Brian Chandler says is mainly to house the 6.5m tall Cuvier light. To house the light and keep building heights down, Mr Chandler says it will be necessary to dig a basement down to 2m – the building will be around 5m tall. The museum will also house other maritime artifacts. The temporary lighthouse museum that’s currently on

A field centre that includes accommodation for visitors is proposed for construction on Tiritiri Matangi Island.

the island will form the entrance. In addition, it is proposed to build a replica of the original signal mast, which was around 20m tall and would be placed in its original position in front of the signal tower. The mast was used to communicate with boats coming into the Gulf via flags. Mr Chandler says that research and maintenance on the island requires a lot of people to stay overnight. The current bunkhouse is owned by the Department of Conservation

(DOC), but the Supporters of Tiri hope to run their own booking system if the new facility is built as well as taking care of the maintenance. Building in a sanctuary, and on an island, carries with it many additional costs and considerations – including biosecurity and minimising the impact on the environment. Mr Chandler says that the plan is to manufacture as much as possible off the island in modular form before shipping it over. Supporters of Tiri have allocated

$600,000 of reserves to the project and will appoint a funding manager to begin a campaign to raise money from grants, philanthropic trusts, individuals and businesses. Paperwork has been submitted to DOC, with a decision pending, and a meeting held with Auckland Council staff in preparation for the resource consent application. “This was very encouraging and they seemed very keen,” Mr Chandler says. Subject to these processes, it is hoped that work could begin in 2019.

Local board braces for freedom camping influx on Coast As summer holidays approach, the problems caused by large numbers of freedom campers are concerning residents and the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board. The issues include a reduction in the number of car parks available at popular seaside spots, people in vehicles that are not self-contained putting pressure on public toilets, and rubbish. Last summer, an Auckland Council trial gave the local board some teeth, including additional signs and patrols at dusk, to reduce the impact of freedom camping in places such as Arundel Reserve and the car park by Orewa Surf Club. However, with the trial over, chair Julia Parfitt says enforcement of No Camping Overnight signs is difficult. The local board does not have the budget to pay a person to patrol after hours and ask people to move on. Orewa Surf Club president John

Chapman says that problems have got steadily worse in Orewa Reserve, ever since the freedom camping trial ended in April. “It’s already way worse than it was last year in Orewa Reserve and Arundel carpark is full to overflowing first thing in the morning,” he says. Club members have been keeping track of the numbers of freedom campers, which indicate that three to four nights of every week, there are more than 30 vehicles parked in Orewa Reserve. Large campervans, parallel parked, can take up as many as six spaces each. “Previously we thought that a limited amount of camping was not necessarily a bad thing,” Mr Chapman says. “However it is now obvious that without an ongoing, concerted policing policy by Council staff, there will be an ever increasing number of campers using the reserve.”

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He says the club believes that freedom camping in the reserve should be banned. Back in August, Auckland Council voted to bring in an Auckland-wide Freedom Camping bylaw that will give Council staff powers to issue infringement notices. The process of enacting the bylaw is expected to take until next summer. That timeframe has, Mrs Parfitt said, left the local board and the community in the lurch. “I personally don’t believe that freedom camping mixes with an urban setting, particularly as Council does not have the resources to police it effectively,” she says. Before the holidays begin, the local board is meeting with Council staff to see how the situation could be managed. Mrs Parfitt says the lack of enforcement to back up the signs has been noted

on an app that is circulated amongst freedom campers. “We are not sitting on our hands and are trying to find a way to manage this until the new bylaw is in place,” she says. “I understand residents’ frustration and we pleaded with Council to give priority to a new bylaw.” The Freedom Camping Act, introduced in 2011, allows freedom camping unless it is prohibited or restricted in accordance with a bylaw. Council’s Regulatory Committee chair Linda Cooper says the majority of freedom campers, whether they be local residents or visitors, are responsible and plan their stay in advance. “But with the huge growth in tourism, freedom camping issues are not going away and developing a new bylaw under the Act will provide the tools needed to manage them appropriately,” she says.

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What an interesting and versatile area we live in, almost in our own little world! Reading about three great people (HM November 1) I realised the amazing residents living behind their doors. You’d never know would you, unless you know those people and what they achieve. Firstly, the man who took a massive amount of time and patience, writing about important history of people who had participated in WWII. The couple who won an award for the best accommodation (Whangaparaoa Lodge) must also be congratulated on a wonderful achievement. They should all be heartily congratulated – we have residents to be very proud of in Whangaparaoa. S Swallow, Manly

Based on the 2017 valuation just published and the present urban residential rate of $0.00259753 our annual rates (in Manly) will increase by $701. This is approximately 29 percent above the 2017-18 rate whereas the Council in its 10-year plan agreed to a 3.5 percent increase (Auckland Council/plans, policies and projects/plans and strategies/ten year budget 2015-2025/budget at a glance). I would therefore expect the urban residential rate to be reduced in order to meet the agreed budget parameters in the 10-year plan to hold the increase to 3.5 percent. Anything else is merely opportunistic by capitalising on a windfall. Our property valuation has increased by 40 percent which

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according to the article (HM December 1) is about the mean, therefore a lot of ratepayers across Auckland are going to be affected in a similar manner. Remo Casale, Manly Auckland Council head of rates, valuations and data management, Debbie Acott, responds: Despite Manly seeing a 40 percent rise in residential property valuations, this does not mean that there will be a corresponding rise 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 next budget in 2018, so I encourage Aucklanders to view these valuations with that in

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Christmas is upon us As usual, the run up to Christmas is so busy you almost don’t have a chance to relax and celebrate the season of giving. This Christmas Hibiscus Matters collected supermarket vouchers for the Hibiscus Coast Community House’s foodbank, which always struggles to fill its shelves at this time of year, and for Love Soup, which will put them towards its free Christmas dinner. So far a total of $930 has been collected, with more expected to come in next week. Thanks to all who donated, in particular New World Whangaparaoa, the largest donor with $500. Hibiscus & Bays Local Board deputy chair Janet Fitzgerald was also extremely generous, as always, and many members of the community called in with vouchers. Having a chance to give something tangible back is the best part of this job – whether it be through writing a story or supporting the business community by providing a local platform for their advertising via the 22,450 papers we distribute twice a month. Hibiscus Matters wishes all our readers, advertisers, columnists and delivery people a happy and safe Christmas. We look forward to another year of giving back! Our next paper is out February 1.

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Hellen Wilkins of Destination Orewa Beach says there were some anxious moments as the Santa Parade was preparing to start and the fire engine taking part was called to an emergency. “With lights flashing and horns honking, they had to quickly get themselves out of the parade line up,” she says. “All the parade marshalls initially thought they were just very eager to get the parade moving!”

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Feedback cont... mind. The average rise in residential property valuations was 46 percent since the 2014 valuation. Therefore, those whose property values have risen at the average of 46 percent won’t see an impact of the revaluation on their rates. Properties with valuations that have risen by less than 46 percent will have rates increases less than the average for the city. It’s helpful to think of the Auckland Council budget at a pie – just because property values have increased, it doesn’t mean that the council budget does – your revaluation simply determines the portion of the pie that you will pay.

Club plans considered As someone who frequently walks, with and without dogs, along Manly Beach I would be happy to see some improvements to the Manly Boating Club building (HM December 1) and am pleased to see the club thriving. I can see the wisdom in seeking an extension back and to the side, but would strongly oppose any move to take over the grassed area at the front of the club. This is used by the public, including children and dog walkers, all the time. I also think, with sea rise considerations and erosion top of mind for Council, that allowing this would be madness. I appreciate your paper drawing these plans to the public’s attention before the club tries to get the sign off under the radar. Edward Craig, Manly

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Floods force building relocation in Shakespear Regional Park A major flood back in April has resulted in plans to relocate the ranger’s office, workshop and native plant nursery at Shakespear Regional Park. The buildings in Te Haruhi Bay, adjacent to the car park, were inundated in the flood. The same event caused water to pool on the grassed area, resulting in damage to several pohutukawa trees. Open sanctuaries senior ranger Matt Maitland says that it was not the first time that the buildings had been flooded, but this time there was water over knee height causing damage to framing, wall linings and electrical appliances. While investigating that damage, black toxic mould was found, which is a significant health issue. The buildings are to be demolished, and new structures built on the top of the hill behind the YMCA Shakespear Lodge (along the ridge from the picture frame). Matt says with a blank piece of paper in front of him and the planning

process underway, it is hoped that a one-stop shop can be built to meet all the needs of rangers and volunteers. “Our operations have grown in recent years,so sitting down and considering what we actually need is a real luxury,” Matt says. Until that process is complete, the costs of the project are not known but Matt says he hopes that money will be allocated by Council next financial year. In the meantime the team has been working out of portacom offices in Te Haruhi Bay and using parts of the outbuildings that have been deemed safe. Shipping containers and portacoms are currently being placed on the new hilltop site and these will be fitted out and in use this summer. “Once we’re in there, we will demolish the current workshop and yard and return that foreshore space for visitor use,” Mastt says. “It could potentially be suitable for parking.”

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Viewpoint with Cr John Watson john.watson@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Council gets mixed report card This year has been a bit of a mixed bag for Auckland Council – not quite ‘two steps forward, one step back’, but something along those lines. On the one hand there’s been the ongoing delivery of a number of significant projects for the Hibiscus Coast. At Metro Park we’ve seen the installation of extensive floodlighting, three superb cricket ovals and a manicured turf for athletics. It’s the equal of any sportsground in Auckland, with a hockey turf and extended coastal walkway to come. In Silverdale the multi-million dollar park and ride facility is about to open – the Hibiscus Coast is the first new bus network to be rolled out across Auckland. At Stanmore Bay Leisure Centre millions have been poured into an upgrade and a large extension splashpad for young children. There are many other projects, big and small, some like the new $30m wastewater outfall at Army Bay out of public sight, similarly with council efforts to transfer Penlink to NZTA in order to actually get the project started. These improvements are significant and add tangible benefits to our area. On the other hand it can still be a real battle to get simple things done, things that most people would regard as common sense. A few weeks ago, for example, myself and fellow councillor Esfeso Collins put up a Notice of Motion to ban all business class travel for staff and politicians. This came after figures revealed that in a 20-month period, more than $1.1 million was spent on international travel – $509,212 on business class flights alone. Small fortunes are being paid for flights to every corner of the globe – $18,000 to the UK, $10,000–$15,000 for travel that would normally cost $2000–$3,000 economy class. We want this extravagance to stop. It’s costly and embarrassing, a terrible look when the public’s being told how tight things are. The hierarchy, however, wouldn’t allow it to be debated. A week of scathing media condemnation ensued before council announced that all air travel would be slashed by 30 percent (though still coy about business class travel). In another instance a group of residents in Browns Bay endured 10 years of anti-social behaviour at all hours of the night and day including assaults, rocks through windows, threats, vandalism, drunken loutish conflicts, vomiting and urinating in the street, while unsympathetic bureaucrats refused to introduce a 24 hour liquor ban for their street. It took a monumental effort to get this perverse decision overturned, which was thanks to people like David Cooper on the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board. There are plenty of other examples I could quote – Wayne Walker referred to controversial asset sales in the last edition of Hibiscus Matters – but all in all the council report card might mirror the old teachers’ cliché: “Shows promise but could do better.” It’s also useful to retain a sense of balance I think, especially at this time of year when the full beauty and wonder of this part of the world we are so fortunate to live in becomes more apparent than ever. In the wider scheme of things we have much to be grateful for. I wish everyone all the very best for Christmas and the New Year.

Quick action saves kittens from drowning

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Looking far younger than his 92 years, former Methodist Minister Frank Rigg practices what he preaches – the importance of a healthy body, soul and spirit. He says has never taken antibiotics or painkillers – not even Panadol – and credits his energy and good health to a simple and prayerful way of life. He spoke with Terry Moore about his philosophy and life’s work.

n some ways I’m a bit unusual, because I have never been hospitalised or had an operation and have never taken painkillers or antibiotics. I have grown to have the greatest respect for the medical profession and their concern for people – they are certainly not there just to dispense drugs. However, my dad was very ‘anti’ the medical profession so that influenced me when I was growing up. As children, we went through the usual ailments such as mumps, measles and chickenpox as well as colds and flu but his philosophy was that if we had a fever, we fasted, taking only water with a bit of lemon juice and let it run its course. It seemed to work very well for us. You could say things have gone full circle for us now as we have a grandson who recently graduated as a doctor.

y dad was a successful builder in Masterton and in his fifties he had some health problems. He found a way of coping with those through natural means and became an amateur naturopath. It was early days in the 1940s and 50s for that sort of thinking in New Zealand but it worked for our family. The lessons I learned in those formative years, my wife Gwen and I have been able to put into practice. This month, Gwen and I will have been married for 63 years. We have four children, 10 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. None of our children were immunised – in fact immunisation was not common practice back then, although it’s become more and more mandatory now. Gwen and I have had our shots for tropical diseases and so on as we have travelled widely, but that’s about it. Luckily we have a very considerate doctor who doesn’t force anything onto us. When I reached 60 or 70 I had to get a medical certificate to continue driving and this gets me to the doctor every two years.

wen and I follow naturopathic principles, particularly with eating. Gwen was a school dental nurse and was taught about healthy food in the context of keeping your teeth from rotting. The basic principle is plenty of fruit and vegetables and as

much as possible in its raw state. We try to keep off processed food. Gwen is a very good gardener and a lot of our food, especially fresh salads, come straight from the garden. We eat very little meat – just occasionally to add some variety to our meals – as we think on the whole Western people eat far more meat than is good for them. In recent years we have come to drink mainly water as well as fruit and vegetable juice and the occasional half strength coffee. That happened over time – particularly when we were travelling for various ministries, we got tired of queuing up for expensive drinks so we started taking a thermos. I can’t remember when either of us last had a cold. We try to get a reasonable amount of exercise – walking on the beach, section maintenance and going up and down stairs. In my 50s I had the symptoms of arthritis in my back and legs but I weathered that one, mainly through the advice of a friend in Martinborough. He suggested a tablespoon of cod liver oil last thing at night. It was ghastly and I don’t know how it helped, but within six months I was completely free of symptoms. I now take krill oil capsules.

n my teenage years, World War II was on and I deliberately took subjects at university that I thought could be of value to the war effort. I was called up into the Army but only during holidays, as I was not at the age for conscription. I took physics, chemistry and mathematics, which were all a bit beyond me so I didn’t do too well at university. After the war ended I changed to arts, music and geography, which were more suited to my ability and interests. I met Gwen in Wellington where she was doing her dental studies. I moved to Auckland to finish my geography degree and during that time I went to a Student Christian Movement weekend. That was when I realised that, rather than becoming a teacher as planned, God had a different plan for my life. I did three years of theological training at Trinity College in Grafton before starting at a church in Dunedin. We served in churches in Wellington, Greytown and eventually, in 1974,

we came to the Red Beach and Manly Methodist churches.

t was challenging because both local churches were fairly small and it was difficult for them to support a fulltime minister. However, we came in at the time of the charismatic renewal and that influenced our ministry considerably. We ran Life in the Spirit seminars at Red Beach and they took off. They were led by people from all denominations including the Catholic and Anglican churches. We avoided the extremes of showmanship associated with the charismatic movement in the US but it certainly livened things up. That doesn’t mean we had no problems. When I began to study theology, my dad said that church people can be very set in their ways and that I’d have more problems with church people than non-church people. I was not set in my ways, and so it can be difficult when you come up against the establishment. A few people did leave the Red Beach church because they were not comfortable with the things that were happening, but more new people arrived and so the church grew. In the early 1980s the church that is now in Red Beach Road was built. It was originally on the corner of Bay Street and Red Beach Road, where the shops are now. Albert Hall wanted to develop that site and

he bought us out. He gave us twice as much land further up the road and shifted the buildings at no cost to the church.

hrough all of this we had a ministry of praying for people with various needs – not just physical needs. In the 1970s I became a warden of the Order of St Luke the Physician, whose main objective is to get healing back into the churches. Originally, churches were responsible for the establishment of hospitals and I believe that connection between the churches and healing needs to be strengthened. By praying, we help people to cope with whatever is going on in their lives. We’ve become known for doing this and in my retirement it hasn’t eased off a lot so we’re still pretty busy helping people. I was also encouraged to put my philosophy of life down in a book and that resulted in the recent publication of Wholeness Unlimited.

think all churches need to work together to help the community. There has been too much focus on building up the status of the church at the expense of the ministry itself. In the end, it is ‘by your fruit they shall know you’ and I think we have got to the stage in our lives where we can see something of the fruit that has resulted from putting our beliefs into practice.

Frank Rigg’s book Wholeness Unlimited will be launched at Red Beach Methodist Church on December 17, 2.30pm–4pm.

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Espresso innovation takes off An invention by a local young couple that enables you to make good coffee, wherever you are, is attracting a lot of attention. The Porta Presso is no bigger than a thermos and is battery powered. It has a built in grinder and also compacts the beans, boils water and heats/froths milk. With the use of an LCD screen or smart device app, a variety of preset coffee types could be selected. Josh Mittendorff, aged 20, of Stanmore Bay, and Brianna Ellin, 18, came up with the idea because they are coffee lovers and were looking online for a portable espresso maker that they could buy and potentially distribute within NZ. “There was nothing that suited our needs,” Josh says. “Most needed a kettle or pre-ground beans. We wanted to boil water, grind beans and froth milk, all in one machine. Above all, we wanted a good quality coffee.” He says while there are already portable coffee makers on the market, none they could find work like an espresso machine. Josh and Brianna came up with a concept and sketches and took them to GDP (Global Design and Production) in Matakana who are currently working out various technical issues and options to produce a working model. A patent for The Porta Presso is pending. A limited company has been set up. Josh says all going to plan, the first machines could be produced next April. Recently Josh and Brianna put The Porta Presso up on the crowd funding page Indiegogo, hoping to attract US$50,000 through pre-orders at a cheaper price. So far they have more than US$30,000-worth of orders – the offer closes at the end of this week. Josh says the response has been amazing, with orders coming in from

Josh Mittendorff with a prototype of the portable espresso machine. The first Porta Pressos could roll off the production line next year.

19 countries and the biggest uptake from Australia. “We figured that if we’d use it, and our families would use it, others would too. Friends who are tradies say they would like one and it would also work for those early morning fishing trips.” The pair grew up on the Hibiscus Coast and Josh’s first job was delivering Hibiscus Matters! He is currently working as an insurance consultant and Brianna is studying business and Chinese at university. Josh says having their own business was always on the cards. Info: look for PortaPresso on Indiegogo or visit www.theportapresso.com

Snowplanet is looking to create a dedicated Entertainment Precinct on adjoining land in Silverdale. JLL is marketing the property to tenants whose businesses would be complementary to Snowplanet. JLL North Shore Sales and Leasing Manager David Mayhew says a crèche is already signed up and will open on the site next March. He says there are currently negotiations underway with a major entertainment operator that will be opening at the precinct in the latter half of 2018. There is also potential for onsite accommodation to be included in future.

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The New Year will herald a new identity for three separate but similar performing arts businesses – two based on the Hibiscus Coast and one in Takapuna. Sophia Pedersen from Peaches and Pickles Performing Arts and Sole Movement, Clare Saddington-Smith from Sole Movement and Alicia Chadwick Cook from Northern Performing Arts are combining their talents and businesses to form the Northern School of Performing Arts. It will bring around 600 students and 15 teachers under one umbrella. Sophia says that given the similarities in the businesses, it made sense to merge and streamline the delivery of performing arts across the two locations – Hibiscus Coast and

Takapuna. “We will be bigger, but will still be local and our focus will remain on being family friendly,” she says. “We don’t plan to expand initially, but certainly, as opportunities arise, we will be in a better place to take advantage of them.” The Northern School will cater for students aged from three years to adults. The programme includes piano, guitar and singing lessons, a range of dance options from ballet and jazz to hip hop, and musical theatre and acting classes. The school will cater for recreational students who participate for the pleasure of singing, dancing or acting, or students who want to sit Trinity College examinations in music

or drama, and dance examinations in ISTD or NZAMD, or students who might be looking for the opportunity to establish a career in performing arts. Alicia says one of the joys of working with students is seeing their growing confidence. “There are also students who come for muscular development and it is rewarding to watch as they improve,” Alicia says. “We’ve had some real success with individual students and dance troupes in national and even international competitions. For instance, Emma Aley, from the North Shore, was one of 77 dancers chosen to compete at this year’s Performing Arts Competition Association of NZ (Pacanz) where she finished in the final six and Nadija Rowley, who has just finished Year 13 at Wentworth College, has been accepted into the Transit Theatre and Dance School in Melbourne.” Sophia, Alicia and Clare say the tradition of putting on one major musical show and a huge end-of-year dance concert will continue. Next year’s show will be Annie, directed by John Hellyer. They are hoping to include a cast of around 100 and auditions will be held in March, with the show opening in October. Sophia says the auditions will be open to anyone who would like to be involved from Northern School of Performing Arts.

Coast Plaza in Whangaparaoa is not sold yet but according to Colliers International capital markets director, Blair Peterken, there are interested buyers “with a big vision for the centre”. The large site, which includes The Warehouse and the block behind on Link Crescent, went on sale earlier in the year, with the close-off date for offers on August 30. “The one thing I can say is that whoever buys the plaza understands that the whole centre will need to be reinvigorated,” Mr Peterken says. Meanwhile the food court in the mall is largely untenanted and it remains possible, though as yet unconfirmed officially, that Farmers, Whitcoulls and Stevens, all owned by James Pascoe Group, may vacate Coast Plaza to move to the centre that Farmers is building in Millwater.

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A free outdoor water playground is set to open this week. The splash pad, outside Stanmore Bay Pool & Leisure Centre, will be officially opened this Friday, December 15. First to try out the beach-themed facility will be the Whangaparaoa School classmates of 10-year-old Kyra Fox. Kyra won a competition to design a rash shirt for the splash pad and everyone in her Year 6 class, M4, will be given a rash shirt. The splash pad includes a giant orange bucket, which showers water onto anyone below as well as water features shaped like marine creatures, fountains, mist sprayers and elevated structures. It has sections for toddlers, juniors and teens and is designed to provide children

of all ages and abilities with a free, safe and accessible fun water play area. There are also picnic areas alongside. The 300sqm splash pad cost $890,000 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $650,000 of that was covered by ANZ Bank sponsorship. Construction began in August. The facility will be opened by Deputy Mayor Bill Cashmore on December 15 in an event attended by representatives of Council, the ANZ, Leisure Centre staff and invited guests. It is scheduled to open to the public that same afternoon but the exact time was not available when Hibiscus Matters went to print. Check the Our Auckland website https://ourauckland. aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/ for opening hours and more information.

Water will squirt from features like this snail and crab. Right, Kyra Fox wearing the rash shirt she designed.

Early date for Orewa Big Dig The Orewa Lions Big Dig will take place earlier than usual, on Saturday, January 13, next year. The date is carefully chosen to work around tides and not clash with other Orewa events. Orewa Lions project director Mandy Hebben says a bonus for the earlier time will be attracting holidaymakers who are visiting the area. With the relaxing holiday period in mind, the event will also start a bit later in the day with ticket sales starting at 10am and digging beginning around 11am.

The digging areas are fenced off and are in the vicinity of Orewa Surf Club. There will be food and entertainment for the kids as well as quick fire raffles. Every digger gets a prize as well as exchanging the coloured sticks they dig up for an entry in the main raffle draw. Entry costs $5 for the under five-yearolds (adults can help) and $10 for the over fives. More FM are providing MCs and Mike Pero Orewa are the principle sponsors, covering the cost of prizes, food and the associated costs of running the event.

Mandy says this sponsorship means that all the funds from ticket sales can go on another piece of outdoor gym equipment for Orewa Reserve.

Around 500 diggers took part in the last event and $5100 was raised. Updates will be posted on the Orewa Lions Club Facebook page.

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Surf carnival attracts top field Selectors from Surf Lifesaving Northern Region will keep a keen eye on this summer’s Owen Chapman Cup surf carnival at Red Beach. Red Beach Surf Club will host many of New Zealand’s top surf lifeguards at the event, on January 6. The Owen Chapman Cup has always been contested at Red Beach; it was first held there in 1957 as a picnic carnival for Auckland’s east coast surf clubs. Now in its 62nd year, it’s the longest running surf lifesaving club day in Australasia. Over the years it has become a mecca for the region’s lifeguards and big fields have become the norm. Around 400 are expected to take part in this summer’s event. Red Beach is the defending champion. An added incentive will be the presence of the selectors who want to name Open and Youth teams for the NZ Representative Challenge at Mt Maunganui on January 29. The Owen Chapman carnival ushers in the business end of the surf competition season as athletes begin the countdown to the Eastern Region, Northern Region and NZ Championships. This year’s event will be impacted by a king tide just before midday. The carnival organisers have set an earlier starting time of 8am to take advantage of the available beach area. Entries close on December 18. Info: www.redbeachslsc.com

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In a first for the Hibiscus Coast, a surf lifesaving rescue jetski will be stationed at Orewa Surf Lifesaving Club for the summer. The jetski will be used for a wide range of rescues, throughout the Coast and up into Rodney, including as a first responder for things such as boats on fire – until Coastguard gets there. The two-seater jetski tows a sled that can carry two people. This weekend, lifeguards will begin patrols throughout the week as well as at weekends.

The Candy Stripes Eliminator will be a feature event at the Owen Chapman carnival. In its third year, the Eliminator sees competitors race against the clock over five disciplines until there is just one person left standing.

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Red Beach lifeguards will be back at Pakiri to continue their volunteer surf patrols this weekend, from Saturday December 16. The Red Beach club is now entering its ninth summer of patrolling at the popular northern beach. The decision to patrol there stemmed from the club’s fast-growing membership. Last summer, from December 17 to February 12, the volunteer lifeguards completed 839 patrol hours and carried out 118 preventive actions at Pakiri. Photos, Ross Malyon

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Axemen swing into Puhoi Axes will swing at lightning speed in Puhoi again in January, when the annual woodchopping carnival is held in the grounds of the historic Puhoi Pub. More than 20 classes in 14 separate events will take place from 9am on Saturday, January 13, including the ever-popular Jigger Board, where competitors cut their way down from the top of a ‘tree’, the skilful standing event and an axe throw. Puhoi Axemen’s Club secretary John Sanderson says he expects that a highlight will be an appearance by Nick Fredericksen, who completes literally single-handed, after losing an arm in a farm accident when he was eight years old. However, he had yet to definitely confirm attendance as Hibiscus Matters went to press. “We’ve got three competitors from Australia, a group coming from Taranaki and a good selection of young guys coming through,” John

says. “We’ll have ages ranging from 14 through to 70-plus.” Puhoi has had a woodchopping group for decades, according to John, and the Axemen’s Club itself was established in 1962. There are currently 12 axemen who regularly compete, a juniors group of six boys, plus four or five men who compete “every now and again”. “We’ve got members from Kaipara Flats, Ahuroa, Woodcocks, Wellsford and Whangaparoa,” he says. “It’s good to see the juniors coming through. A few of them are sons of men who are already chopping and some are friends of friends who’ve heard about what we do and want to give it a try.” He says the Puhoi carnival is always a hit with both competitors and spectators, thanks to its location in the grassed amphitheatre-style arena below the pub. “As long as the weather is good, we’ll have a great day,” he says.

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An artist’s impression of the revamped Waiwera hot pools.

Long-awaited overhaul at Waiwera hot pools begins Anyone planning a pre-Christmas visit to the hot pools at Waiwera will need to reschedule their trip, since the resort is closed until December 24 for a major refurbishment. The much-needed upgrade has been years in the making, but was finally due to begin on December 11. According to the resort’s Auckland Council resource consent, all the main pools are being resurfaced, water slides replaced, new water features added and the slide tower repaired and strengthened. In addition, walls will be reclad, new timber decking will be put down and shade and shelter structures replaced.

While the work takes place, the resort’s day spa will stay open from 10am to 5pm from Monday to Thursday and until 7pm from Friday to Sunday. Post office facilities and access to local mailboxes will be open from 6am to 6pm and parcels can be collected from 9am to 6pm The complex will reopen fully on Christmas Day, from 10am to 8pm, and then open every day for the same hours until the end of the school holidays at the end of January. Phase 2 of the refurbishment, which focuses on giving the resort and café a fresh new look, is expected to begin in February.

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Hot rodder weekend fires on all cylinders Between 400-500 hot rods are expected to roar into Orewa for the three-day Rodders Beach Festival, which runs from Friday, January 26 to Sunday, January 28. This is the ninth year that the crowdpleasing event, which is a fundraiser for the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust, has been held. In that time it has raised around $140,000 – including a record $37,000 last year. The event opens on Friday and includes the outdoor screening of a hot rod themed movie on Orewa Reserve. The public can bring rugs and blankets (but not cars) and watch the movie under the stars at 9pm, for $10. New features at this summer’s festival include a public Show and Shine on Saturday January 27, at the southern end of Orewa. This is in addition to the big Show and Shine, which takes place at the town centre end of the highway the following day. Festival coordinator Sharon Morris says on the Saturday, Hibiscus Coast Highway will be closed from Faridas Restaurant to Beachcomber Motel for the new Show and Shine, which is for hot rodders who have registered with VIP passes. After checking out all the cars, the public can vote for their favourite. There will be another chance to take a look at all the cars on Saturday around 5.30pm when they will be parked in

Hot rods groomed to perfection are a huge drawcard at the annual Rodders Beach Festival in Orewa.

Man cave on reserve Last year’s Miss Hibiscus Vintage top three, from left, Alanna Pleasants, aka Miss Lani Lou (third place), Hannah Wain, aka Miss Dariel Dearlove (winner and judge this year) and Gemma Overton, aka Miss Gem Dot (second).

Orewa New World’s carpark, before they cruise to Puhoi Pub for the NZV8 What’s Under Your Hood competition. Another new addition on Saturday is a cute pop up Betty Boop area for women, including a hair and makeup caravan, red and white polka dot tables and chairs and a Betty Boop statue for photos. The popular Miss Hibiscus Vintage competition will also be held on Saturday. For the guys, there is a new Man Cave (see box, right).

Sunday features the main Show and Shine along Orewa Boulevard, along with live entertainment and prizegiving – the main prize is a USA Getaway holiday. As an additional fundraiser, the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust is asking local businesses to take part in a Dollar for the Chopper campaign, asking customers to add a dollar to their bill, which goes to the Trust. More information and a timetable of events at hibiscusrodders.co.nz Hibiscus Matters is a proud sponsor of the 2018 Rodders Beach Festival.

Drag cars, Harley Davidsons and paintball are included in a Man Cave that will be set up on Orewa Reserve on Saturday, January 27 as part of the Rodders Festival. The drag cars will fire up their engines at intervals and there is a competition to win a seat in one of the cars for the final fire up of the day. A paintball shootout area is also included. The Honey Bourbon truck will be there, and local company Raw Possessions, owned by Dean Morris, has custom made some furniture, including bar leaners and a free-standing bar counter. The counter will be auctioned at the end of the day, with proceeds to the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust. A portion of the sale of the bar leaners will also be donated.

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5 Rivendell Place, Warkworth Consider this delightful coastal property for your home away from home.

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This beautifully presented home perched above the Sandspit inlet enjoys expansive uninterrupted water views and is just minutes from the Marina and Yacht Club.

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232 J Tolhopf Road, Puhoi 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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This near new quality brick and tile home offers great outdoor entertaining with two separate decked areas, accessed from the large open plan living, dining, kitchen and second lounge area. The flat 608m² section is fenced and landscaped, including garden shed and raised vegetable gardens.

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128 Ingleton Road, Wellsford

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The vendors have found their next property and have reduced the price on this stunning property! Commanding breath-taking views over the bush clad 3415m2 section to the Te Kapa Inlet and out to the Coromandel Peninsula this simply gorgeous home offers an outstanding, private lifestyle. For Sale $1,700,000 View ljhooker.co.nz/5EYHAY Wendy Milne 021 784 942 LJ Hooker - Warkworth 09 425 8589 Broadbents 2001 Ltd

Located just west of Warkworth on a quiet road. Private and peaceful, 14ha (34.5acres approx) 3ha native bush the balance gently rolling land. A substantial very private home with large living areas opening onto decks. With attractive garden, orchard and large vegetable garden. A shed for the tractor plus a further wool shed or stable. For Sale By Negotiation View ljhooker.co.nz/6HFHAY Jennie Georgetti 021 389 236 LJ Hooker - Warkworth 09 425 8589 Broadbents 2001 Ltd

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Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a magic ambience about this property from the moment you come up the drive, you will be delighted by this architecturally designed cottage nestled into its surrounds with a backdrop of native bush, a giant Liquid Amber tree near the house has a huge presence, a gorgeous spot to escape under on a hot summer day. For Sale $620,000 View ljhooker.co.nz/6YQHAY Craig Kenyon 027 485 6833 LJ Hooker - Warkworth 09 425 8589 Broadbents 2001 Ltd

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Discover peace and tranquillity second to none. This elevated 2.278ha, fully fenced property on 2 titles with sweeping water views of Bon Accord and the outer harbour has got to be steal at the price. A sheltered rear deck gives protection from the wind and rain, while the front deck provides sunshine from early morning till sunset. For Sale $949,000 View ljhooker.co.nz/6PJHAY Ross Sutherland 021 301 339 LJ Hooker - Warkworth 09 425 8589 Broadbents 2001 Ltd

38 Tamatea Drive Life at the Beach

It does not have to be a dream, you too can enjoy what the present owners have enjoyed over the years. The wonderful views from this elevated 607m2 freehold site, the safe child friendly beach and playground just 300m from the back door, the shops, doctors, tennis courts, bowling green, schools, all a short walk. CV $640,000. For Sale Offers over $640,000 View ljhooker.co.nz/6NDHAY Warren Churches 021 186 9857 LJ Hooker - Warkworth 09 425 8589 Broadbents 2001 Ltd

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Diversity underscores Coast dining scene There has been a steady increase in the range of dining options on the Hibiscus Coast over the past five years. As well as a cluster of around 44 cafes and restaurants in Orewa – almost double the number of five years ago – there is an ever-growing spread along the Whangaparaoa Peninsula to Manly and Gulf Harbour, and a lot of new dining options in Silverdale. Destination Orewa Beach business centre manager Hellen Wilkins says one of the strengths of the local hospitality scene is the option for diners to eat al fresco. “Many Orewa customers are regular and enjoy a strong rapport with restaurant owners – the restaurants are very familiar,” Hellen says. “This isn’t just the main road outlets, but others such as Puff and Emi Deli which are located off the main road.” Hellen says the last couple of years has seen a growth in food genre options with outlets moving with the times and offering everything from traditional meals to modern cuisine, paleo/vegan options and raw foods. “Add to this the increasing levels of live music and dancing, and Orewa definitely meets the social and dining needs of the majority of the population.” Hellen believes the financial success/growth of all the business sectors in Orewa needs to be nurtured, but the significant rise in on-line retail and digital businesses, that can operate from anywhere, means the largest growth in most town centres is hospitality (seven percent in Orewa in the past 12 months). “Dining out is the one thing you have to go to to enjoy – you can’t buy it and enjoy it on line. Plus, more foot traffic to restaurants means more foot traffic exposed to other business sectors around the town. “Many of the buildings in Orewa are beyond their commercial life and the new building code requires

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Tips for dining, not whining As any parent knows, eating out with children can be a fun experience or a total disaster. On the positive side, it is an opportunity for children to practise their table manners, learn about new foods and learn how to behave in a social setting outside the family home. But, some careful planning is needed to ensure the event doesn’t turn to custard or blow the budget. Here’s a few ideas that might help: yy The attention span of an average five-year-old is around 10 to 15 minutes, but cut that in half if the child is tired or unwell so don’t event attempt to dine-in if your children aren’t well rested and happy. yy If possible, avoid peak dining times when the food service is likely to be slower. yy Try to arrive at the café or restaurant before your children are hungry. Children aren’t renowned for their patience when their tummies are rumbling. yy Dining out is meant to be an enjoyable experience for everyone in the party, so don’t force your child to eat the healthiest dish on the menu. It’s great if they want to try something new, but if they opt for a dish that they are more familiar with, then that’s fine too. yy There are lots of great eateries on the Coast that provide a special menu for children, which are priced accordingly. Do your homework Gracie Murphy and 18 month old Otis

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before you head out and look for one of these family-friendly establishments. yy A lot of cafes and restaurants also post their menus online so you could potentially decide what everyone is going to eat before you arrive, which will avoid delays at the table. yy If you have any special needs – a high chair, for example – check with the venue beforehand. yy Choose a café or restaurant that is buzzing – children blend in better in an environment where there is a reasonable amount of noise. yy If you have particularly young children, then a café/restaurant with a play area where they can let off steam away from the dining environment is well worth considering.

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Looking back on 100 years Moira Wendelborn, who turns 100 on December 19, grew up on a small farm in Waihi, in a family of nine boys and nine girls. There was not much money around, but there was “every animal and fruit tree you can think of ”, and a large vegetable garden cared for by Moira’s father. A creek ran through the property and Moira says as kids they were always in the water – outside running around and having fun. She credits this upbringing with her longevity but her friend, Rae Myhill, says it’s more about her lively sense of humour, her outlook on life and independent spirit. It was relatively recently that Moira shifted from her home in Red Beach into The Beachfront Resthome in Stanmore Bay. She says she was reluctant to move but a few falls made it the sensible option. Moira worked as a psychiatric nurse at

Above, Moira Wendelborn at a recent CMA Christmas lunch with volunteers Sophie and Lyndle. Moira has outlived all of her 17 siblings – this photo of her parents, and some of her brothers and sisters, was taken in 1939.

Oakley Hospital in Auckland, which was very challenging. She remembers being congratulated on a job well done after handling a difficult situation with a patient. “I originally wanted to be a nurse, but my parents didn’t have the money for the training,” she says. “I’ve always been interested in people and what makes them tick.” She married at the age of 21 and had

three sons. Moira rarely gets sick, doesn’t need hearing aids and only wears glasses for reading and watching television. “I read as much as I can, although my eyes get tired,” she says. “I also spend time looking at my lovely view and thinking back.” For six years she has been coming regularly to Centre of Mutual Aid

(CMA) Stanmore Bay, which provides activities and companionship for elderly people. She is especially impressed by the Chinese taxi driver who collects her, and others, for CMA and goes out of his way to ensure their comfort. CMA Stanmore Bay’s final meeting for the year, on December 14, will be a birthday party for Moira.

Double fun for wedding anniversaries The Rebus Club of Orewa put on a surprise celebration for four of its members who were celebrating their long lasting marriages recently. The two couples were both celebrating their 60th wedding anniversaries. Bunty and Brian Mudge were married on November 23, 1957 at St Aidan’s church in Hamilton while Glenice and Selwyn Cartwright tied the knot

on November 27 that same year at the Devonport Presbyterian Church. Both couples marked the occasion with family and friends and then had another, surprise, celebration with friends from The Rebus Club of Orewa on November 28 at the home of one of the Rebus members. From left, Selwyn and Glenice Cartwright, Bunty and Brian Mudge

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Take a weight off your shoulders One of the most common injuries that we see in our clinic is what is known as shoulder impingement. You may have heard of it described as bursitis, cuff impingement or rotator cuff impingement. The various names are because there are a number of different structures in the shoulder that can contribute. However, the symptoms are generally the same – people describe a sharp pinching pain in the outside shoulder and upper arm region, often when they are doing overhead activities, side lying, reaching behind your back or lifting with that arm. This can happen suddenly after a fall or forced sudden movement, or can come on over time. Some of the causes we see are people falling on to the outside part of their shoulder, or even more commonly, doing a lot of overhead weights at the gym or in their everyday life – particularly if they are not used to doing these movements or do a lot of them all of a sudden. If you doing overhead activities, either at the gym or just with normal day-to-day activities, there are some things you can do to decrease your risk of developing impingement problems. Be aware of where your scapula (shoulder blade) muscles are positioned: when we try to lift something that is too heavy for us, we often end up trying to compensate by rounding or hunching our shoulders up towards our ears. This decreases the normal space in your shoulder where the important tendons of the shoulder sit, which increases the likelihood of pinching those tendons between the bones of the shoulder and inflaming them. Instead, think about trying to tuck each of your shoulder blades back and down to the middle of the back to improve the stability of the shoulder – and lower the weight or ask for help. When you are at the gym, don’t overload the shoulder muscles, particularly what are known as the rotator cuff muscles. This is an important muscle group that helps the arm move away from the side and rotate, and also stabilises the shoulder in its socket. The cuff muscles aren’t big or powerful, as their job is one of endurance and stability, so don’t do routines that work the shoulders two days in a row – let the muscles recover. This can include chest and back strengthening exercises, as they can also fatigue the shoulder muscles. Fatigued muscles can mean abnormal movement patterns, which can lead to impingement and injury. Be careful when lifting heavy items in overhead positions, as your shoulder is less stable in this position and the muscles have to work hard to hold the arm here and keep the shoulder stable. Have a break from doing overhead activities regularly, as the muscles can tire quickly. Don’t ignore pinching pains in your shoulder: these are warning signs that something is being irritated, and can progress if ignored. Recognise the difference in your body between fatigue and distress pains. Get those niggles assessed by an appropriate health professional who can guide you as to what to do next. Often, simple changes in posture and work/exercise habits plus some simple exercises can be enough to sort out the problem you are having with shoulder impingement, so get early advice, follow that advice, and hopefully you will be back on track in no time. Can I take this opportunity to wish all of the Hibiscus Matters readers a happy and safe holiday season. This is Andy’s final column for Hibiscus Matters and we thank him for all his contributions over the past few years.

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Blast from the Past

Because our surgeons get up early, you don’t have to!

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Lets face it, having surgery isn’t much fun, but, if it’s necessary, then make it as easy and convenient as possible. Start with a hospital that’s local.

The Whangaparaoa Tavern, affectionately known as ‘the Whanga’ stood on the site where The Warehouse now stands, for many years. From the 1970s to the late 1990s the tavern consisted of the main bar, a lounge/garden bar and accommodation. The Whanga became a social hub and was well supported by a fantastically loyal local community for decades. It provided a platform for community fundraising, local entertainment and socialising, as well as fantastic meals and support for the Hibiscus Coast. Sadly the building was burnt down in the middle of the night in the late 1990s. The Whanga will always live on in the memories of its patrons, and her stories will stand strong! Photo, courtesy Yvonne Bell

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He says volunteers have been working on it for most of the year, with a total of over 1000 hours of labour. This involved cutting the route, pulling out stumps, digging drainage, building walkways over the muddy bits and carting and packing down a gravel surface. “The wet winter was a major challenge as new waterways revealed themselves and turned parts of the track into ankle-deep mud,” he says. “But the outcome is a surprisingly pleasant scenic walk.” It is intended that this new track will eventually be extended to connect with Waterfall Gully.

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Church bazaar one for the whole family Orewa Baptist Church’s first Christmas Bazaar brought a bit of pre-Christmas fun to local families. Everything from slime and toys to home baking and herbs was on sale at the bazaar and Devonshire tea was a bargain for a gold coin donation. The event was held on December 2 at the church in Loop Road. When Santa arrived on a fire truck, courtesy of Silverdale Fire Brigade, children flocked to say hello, have their photos taken and collect as many lollies as possible. There were also plenty of games to keep the young ones entertained. The Christmas Bazaar was a fundraiser for the church’s building project (HM December 1).

Slime Diva – scented and stretchy slime, made by Milan Lubbe of Whangaparaoa.

Clockwise from top left, Stalls included Knitwitz knitted toys. Santa arrived on one of Silverdale Brigade’s fire trucks, and volunteer firefighter Callum McCombe was one of his helpers. Cathy McConnell brought cut flowers and foliage from her garden to the bazaar, as well as a few ‘wild finds’. Her foliage bouquets and hydrangeas were particularly popular. Regina Shepherd, aged 96 and her daughter Shona McKechnie brought their home made goods to the bazaar.

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Cameron Dental Services – your local Whangaparaoa dentists We would like to invite you to the Manly practice, where there is a team of highly experienced dentists, hygienists & technicians, 5 days a week for all your dental needs Everything is changing. Dentistry is no exception. New materials and techniques, meaning cost effective, easier treatments and better restorations. Cameron Dental services is now a part of Affordable Dentists. Affordable dentists is a group of dental practices having branches in Birkenhead, Northcote, Browns Bay and Manly. We have been serving the North Shore community for over 10 years and have a database of over 22,000 patients. Our aim is to offer high quality services at a very affordable price. Call us at 0800 160 161 or check out our website www.affordabledentists.co.nz

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Youth blog with Josh Sanford, Coast Youth Community Trust director www.cyctrust.org.nz

You are not alone Anxiety, depression, poor mental health and stress are words we hear thrown around like candy, but not often do we hear about how to help those who are in the midst of the mental fog. Its been said a million times but a smile and a simple hello can change someone’s day. It’s the little things in life that we often forget can mean the most to those who are struggling. This is a season where end of year pressure builds for families and young people. With exams, holiday plans, extra financial stress and the question of “what next” beckons, the load can feel too much and, sometimes, disorientating. In our work in the community, here in Whangaparaoa (through Coast Youth Community Trust) we aim to support young people and families in this space and it seems so many are needing that support currently. They tell us they feel isolated by the belief that they are alone in their struggle. I’m sure you know people who are under this sort of pressure, whether you’re aware of their difficulties or not. The question is; how can we support? How do you start a conversation around depression? How do you say, I can see you’re struggling, and I’m here? First, let’s stop pretending that all is rosy and our days are jam packed full of Facebook-worthy scenery and excitement. Let’s start being honest with one another – some days can be hard yakka and school, training or work can be mentally and emotionally exhausting – we’ve all experienced it. Once you start being honest, it allows others to be honest with you. You may be surprised what happens when your reality meets other people’s. Real conversations lead to honesty and understanding. And therein lies the key to helping those in the mental fog of anxiety, depression and the like. It dismantles the misbelief of isolation and the feeling of ‘I’m alone’. Allow them to be honest about how they are feeling, what they are going through and what is affecting them, without the fear of judgement or “I can fix you”. Give the ‘real life’ thing a try. You may be surprised at how much you can help by doing nothing but listening and being there for someone. If you need support, you can contact us at CYC Trust or Youthline 0800 376 633 or free text 234. This is Hibiscus Matters’ final Youth Blog column. Thanks to all the contributors to it over the past year.

It will be at least a year before a weekend ferry service between Gulf Harbour and the city is trialled.

Weekend ferry hopes recede A weekend ferry service between Gulf Harbour and the city does not look like happening anytime soon, after a proposed trial this summer was canned. The Hibiscus & Bays Local Board has been advocating for the service on behalf of the community, meeting regularly with Auckland Transport (AT). A survey conducted this year by Fairway Bay developers Top Harbour, at the request of the local board, found that the majority of the 1200 residents surveyed wanted the weekend service. Local board deputy chair Janet Fitzgerald says AT investigated a possible trial of a weekend service, subject to funding, and things were

looking positive. However recently AT advised that budget constraints did not allow for a trial this summer. AT said in a report to the local board earlier this year that it requested prices for a weekend ferry service as part of its contract tendering process and expected that would provide an insight into the likely cost of weekend ferry provision. “We have been told money will be allocated in the 2018/19 budget, for a trial next summer, and we are working hard to get definite confirmation of that,” Mrs Fitzgerald says. She says members are concerned that Auckland Council is giving trains and buses the priority, with ferries down the list for funding.

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Crate Day victory temporary? Police and the local board are claiming a victory after temporary liquor bans and other measures prevented public Crate Day gatherings on the Coast on December 2 and 3. However, as Hibiscus Matters goes to print, there are suggestions on social media that Crate Day could have been merely postponed, with numbers of people suggesting a gathering at Manly Beach on December 9. Crate Day, largely organised on social media, sees large numbers drinking alcohol on “the first weekend of summer”. In the past, the gatherings were held in Manly and Stanmore Bay on beach reserves and resulted in fighting, burglary and other antisocial behaviour as well as requiring a massive cleanup at ratepayers’ cost. This year police obtained the support of the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board for a wide, temporary liquor ban on public

beaches and reserves, on December 2 and 3, in an attempt to prevent Crate Day. Ratepayers footed the $3500 bill for signs to advise of the temporary ban. Rodney area prevention manager, Senior Sergeant Jason Homan, says police were not called to any alcohol related incidents and did not have people trying to set up parties at local beaches. Large numbers of police were on duty and keeping a close eye on beaches. “Police received very positive feedback about how visible we were,” Snr Sgt Homan says. He says there were some Crate Day parties going on at residential houses, which were responsible and respected neighbours. However, it remains to be seen whether or not this was a successful attempt to prevent a public Crate Day on the Coast.

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No return for Stillwater bus service

Auckland Council’s mobile library service has been heading down the steep and winding road into Stillwater, and back up again, for five years. However, the community was recently advised that the fortnightly service would be discontinued due to safety issues as the big bus negotiates the road. On November 2, mobile library and access services manager Jo Brewster told the local board that the bus service would be ceasing immediately “due to a near miss incident with another car”. She says the bus cannot safety drive down to Stillwater, as its size means it cannot navigate the winding road and on some corners it crosses the median line. In addition, it appears just three Stillwater residents regularly use the service. Next year Council will obtain two smaller vans, which it will deploy to reach “inaccessible and isolated areas” of the wider Auckland region. “We will consider Stillwater to be one of these destinations, should the community use the service,” Jo Brewster says.

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Big win for Stanmore Leisure Centre Metro Park The NZ Exercise Industry Awards, held on November 25 at the Millenium Hotel proved to be a great night for the Auckland Council-owned Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre team. The awards came thick and fast, starting with the Chain/Group Facility of the Year and Group Exercise own Choreography Instructor of the Year for Fitness instructor Lis Macleod. Lis then won the overall People’s Choice Award, decided by public vote. The judges noted Lis’s high level of technical skill, energy and communication. “Lis’s personality shows through in all her classes, which only further adds to the positive experience had by her participants,” the judges said. Lis said she knew she had the support of her class participants, staff and members at the Leisure Centre. “But when you’re up against other exercise professionals who teach at many different clubs and have a huge following, where I instruct at only one club, it’s amazing and I can’t thank everyone who voted for me enough!” To top off the evening, the centre took the Supreme Club of the Year award

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The Stanmore Bay Pool & Leisure Centre won Supreme Facility of the Year. From left, Reece Zondag of sponsor NRG Fitness with members of the Leisure Centre’s management team, Matthew Burden, Lynda Luiten, Charlotte Cuffe, Tracey McGuire and Martin French. Right, Lis Macleod .

which reflects high marks in a wide range of criteria including “a culture of inclusion” and support for staff and members. Jackie McGill of the centre’s customer

support team says it is the first time an Auckland Council Pools and Leisure facility has won these national awards. “We are super proud and quite frankly blown away,” she says.

A study into the feasibility of running Metro Park East in Millwater as a facility to be shared by many sporting codes was completed in October. The report, which was commissioned by the Metro Park working group, is expected to go to the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board once interested sports clubs have provided feedback. Outgoing Metro Park working group chair, Merv Huxford, says the focus of the study is the design of one or more buildings on the park. The working group has also formed a trust, MetroPark Community Sports Charitable Trust, as the preferred entity to coordinate the fundraising that will be required. The trustees are the local sports codes of hockey, athletics, cricket and football. Mr Huxford says there is provision for six more codes to be added. Meanwhile, work is progressing on Hockey Hibiscus Trust’s turf at the park. This is expected to have its first trial use this summer. The Trust looking to form a ‘users group team’ and any interested parties should visit hockeyhibiscustrust.org.nz

New Zealand’s U14 Tag 20 team, pictured, returned home from Melbourne with the Oceania Heritage Cup trophy. The team includes 12-year-old Brayden Bayer of Arkles Bay, who also plays tag with Hibiscus Coast Raiders and rugby at Silverdale Rugby Club (HM October 18). Brayden’s father Paul says that they faced some tough games that could have gone either way. The final, against ACT Australia, he describes as “nail biting”, with Australia two tries up before NZ staged a decisive comeback. The Oceania Heritage Cup took place in Melbourne, November 24–26.

Croatia is calling! It’s the destination on the tip of everyone’s tongue. You really can’t talk about the possibility of a holiday in Europe without hearing Croatia’s name being mentioned. So what is it that makes Croatia so special? There is not one answer to that question!

A Taste of Croatia & Slovenia 21 Day, Small Group Hosted Tour & Cruise Two departures: 03 June & 05 August 2018

Croatia is a diverse country despite it only being half the size of the North Island. It has a brilliant mix of climates – Continental in the North, Alpine in the central area of Plitvice Lakes and Mediterranean along its Adriatic Coastline. The stunning mix of climates is complemented by a natural beauty and rich cultural heritage that is a testament to the resilience of its people from past centuries to present time. Whatever your style of travel may be, there are plenty of opportunities to be charmed by the countries natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, its local people and marvellous food & wine.

The only question we leave you with is not whether you are coming but when?

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Gardening with Dee Pignéguy mikedee@clear.net.nz

Cultivating Christmas My Christmas escape plan will help you to cultivate wonder in the natural world. If your Christmas includes the luxury of lying back in the hammock in a shady part of your garden with a book, here are some ideas. Even if the reading will only take place for a few stolen moments amidst the chaos of food, friends and family, you will find this selection hard to resist. I’ve included two of my own books – both designed to get children out into the natural world. The Power Of A Plant, by Stephen Ritz (Rodale Books, 2017) This is an inspiring story of how introducing gardening and plants into the teaching curriculum in the Bronx changed the life of his students by growing, cooking, eating and sharing the bounty of their indoor edible classroom. The author Stephen Ritz says his favourite crop is the organically grown citizens. For anyone worried about rising obesity rates, healthy affordable food and the ability of plants to provide job opportunities, this is a book not to be missed. Call of the Reed Warbler, by Charles Massy (University of Queensland Press, 2017) In Call of the Reed Warbler, farmer Charles Massy draws on interwoven stories of his own and other farmer’s lives in Australia to show how the move from industrial to regenerative farming is a new human-land relationship, quite capable of changing the way people live on Earth. A large book of 508 pages, it gives answers to all those tricky questions surrounding the problems of industrial agriculture. The inspiring tales, and personal on-farm experience along with Massy’s great breadth of literature and his deeply moving stories of the animals and birds and indigenous people makes this more like reading a novel. Exploring Nature’s Pattern Magic by Dee Pignéguy (Papawai Press, 2015) Nature displays an endless variety of eye-catching patterns in a variety of form colour and texture. Pattern’s show us how natures organisms survive, how they make things and how life is organised and connected on our planet Earth. Patterns help us understand how energy flows through nature’s networks and complex systems. The book is a stunning montage of bright natural colours with photos that will help cultivate wonder in our world and pass on “nature nous” to a new wave of mini scientists. Gardening For Planet Earth by Dee Pignéguy (Papawai Press, 2009) To shape a new world, focus on your backyard and discover how organic gardeners depend on nature’s cycles for everything from making soil, controlling pests and fixing nitrogen, to growing nutrient dense food.

SCOREBOARD A roundup of sports activities and events in the district

Badminton

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

Petanque

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

Yoga

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. List sports news FREE by emailing terry@localmatters.co.nz • Tree removal • Land clearing

• Transplanting • Stump grinding/mulching • Pruning & Trimming • Powerline clearance

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Bring your car into the friendliest team on the Coast for honest repair advice, realistic pricing & FREE espresso coffee while you wait.

Receive 10% of your service + a free gift, this December & January. Free Air-conditioning checks. We also offer WOF, Tyres, Batteries, Mechanical repairs, Cambelts, CV Boots, Air-conditioning & FREE battery check

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The Red Beach Boys barbershop quartet, from left, Gerard Breetvelt, Dave Mullan, Peter Packard and Warwick Day.

Busy time for Red Beach Boys

A barbershop quartet made up of local retirees is in high demand this Christmas season, performing at retirement villages, Hibiscus Hospice and for community groups. The Red Beach Boys have become known for their lighthearted, fun performances as well as the traditional barbershop harmonies and repertoire. The group formed three years ago and is made up of Peter Packard, Dave Mullan and Gerard Breetvelt from Hibiscus Coast Village and Warwick Day, who lives in Orewa. All four say they will sing ‘at the drop of a hat’. For Peter, who is also in the “pretty serious” Masonic National Choir, being a Red Beach Boy is the fulfillment of a lifetime ambition

to sing barbershop style, without instrumental accompaniment of any kind, or microphones. Once a week they rehearse at Dave Mullan’s home and know all the songs by heart. Warwick, who also sings with the City of Sails Chorus, says the best buzz is when the harmonies all gel and create a beautiful sound. The camaraderie and enthusiasm the four men share is what makes the group so successful. “It’s like a rugby club, but with no beer and no swearing,” Gerard says. “Rehearsals generally end with a cup of tea and biscuit and the world’s a better place.” Contact for the Red Beach Boys is Peter Packard, phone 427 5718.

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“Opening Special Offer” All cleans booked and completed by the end of December will get our Special Empty House Rate. We will ensure your carpet is cleaned to the best possible standard.

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Santa receives warm welcome to Orewa

This year’s Orewa New World Santa Parade, on November 25, brought colour, energy and excitement to the town in the build up to Christmas. Thousands watched the parade. The Orewa Surf Sounds concert that followed (a fundraiser for the surf lifesaving club) was also packed to capacity with an estimated 13,000 people attending and a spectacular firework finale. There were a total of 67 groups in this year’s Santa Parade with a number of new additions including Eran the Highland Joker with his bubbles. More at localmatters.co.nz

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Irene Ryan Homeplus, North Shore

What your company specialises in: Aluminium products for inside and outside the home including fencing and gates, awnings, roller blinds, insect screens, security screens and wardrobes. What are the essential skills and experience that you bring to this trade/service? All the products from Homeplus are custom made. We take the time to understand what is important to customers and are focused on delivering custom made products in the fastest possible timeframe. What is it about this job that gets you out of bed in the morning and keeps you motivated? Getting a ‘thank you’ or a comment such as ‘we are really enjoying our awning’, is what gets me out of bed in the morning. When the customer is happy, the product is fit for purpose and appreciated and I can pay the bills and make a bit of profit, we are all winners! Tell us about your favourite aspect of the job, and/or the key piece of equipment in your toolbox and why you would not be without it. Creating and keeping a team who enjoy doing what they do and care about a quality product and service is essential – happy people go the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction. Customers can count on you because? I know our products and what they have been designed to do. I am not interested in only selling you a product – I will give you an honest opinion about what a product can achieve for you.

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We believe in quality work that meets the customer’s needs. Precision Machining, Structural, Fabrication, Maintenance or Welding.

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Get the door you really want, in the colour and finish of your choice. 10 year guarantee. Free measure and quote.

Visit our showroom 85 Ellice Road, Wairau Valley, Auckland, 8am- 4pm weekdays Ph 09 444 8696 • www.homeplusdesign.co.nz For all Mechanical Repairs, WOFs, Servicing

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

Ph 428 7969 • 8/667 Whangaparaoa Rd Mon–Fri: 7.30am–5pm, Sat: 8am–12pm www.nocowboys.co.nz & type in GT Automotive

HEAT PUMP CLEANING

SPECIALISTS

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

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

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

Hibiscus Garage Doors Ltd Your local supplier & installer of all types of garage doors

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

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

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

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Phone Darcy 021 482 308

ERIC ODDI FOR BLINDS

HOUGHTON UPHOLSTERY

Offering a large range of styles and colours. Cleaning and repairs available.

CALL FOR A FREE MEASURE & QUOTE Phone 0800 218 555 or 021 372 620 Email: eoddi@clear.net.nz

Serving you Rodney wide since 1995.

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

10 Puriri Ave, Orewa | Ph 426 6176

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

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• Locally owned and operated since 1999 • Residential & Holiday Home/Bach Management is our core business

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Silverdale Handyman & Maintenance Services

Chris Ridley 021 488 274 or chris@streamlineelectrical.nz

Expert electrical & design advice • NZ qualified Residential & Commercial • Customer focused

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Come and see Cecily and her team for friendly advice on 1000’s of tiles. 09 424 1214 ▪ 663 Whangaparaoa Rd

Silverdale Computer Support Services At a fair price, with a personal touch

Commercial & Residential - Interior & Exterior New, Renovation & Restoration - Colour Consulting 15 Years experience – Qualified and experienced painter that guarantees quality and expertise.

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Servicing the Hibiscus Coast. We cater primarily for the 55+ age group and assist small business owners. APPLE MAC & WINDOWS SUPPORT AT YOUR PREMISES

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FURNITURE

For all your building and carpentry needs Decks • Roofs • Pergolas • Doors • Gates Renovations • Maintenance • Fencing Kitchens • Gib fitter • Plastering • Painting Phone 09 428 4770 | 027 428 4770 Email: graham@top2bottom.co.nz | www.top2bottom.co.nz

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

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

he can get you plastered too All aspects of stopping • New homes • Alterations • Renovations Level 5 • Commercial • Coveing specialist • 25+ years experience

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Coastal Curtains and Blinds

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

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

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Book online www.bowtech.co.nz Full time clinic – 2 late nights Ph 027 292 3604 or 424 8519 46 Brightside Road, Stanmore Bay HBC Community House

CAR SEAT RENTAL

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For muscle tension & discomfort, mobilisation & relaxation. Also offering: reiki energy work, foot joint mobilisation & relaxation massage.

Ph Adele Carryer 0800 BOWEN4U

Country Retreat New luxurious facilities • Tranquil Country Setting • Spacious Indoor/Outdoor areas Talk to us about your cats specific needs

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Up to 7 people • Travel in style door-to-door Day trips around Rodney • Value for money 5% discount on bookings made min 1 month prior

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www.comfortairportshuttle.co.nz Free confidential advice & information on: Consumer rights, careers, budgeting, housing & tenancy, JPs, legal issues, sports, clubs & more Open Mon- Fri 9am-3.30pm, Sat 10am-12pm Orewa Community Centre, Orewa Square Phone 426 5338 or email cab.hibco@xtra.co.nz

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HIBISCUS HEALING ROOMS

Christmas HOLIDAY HOURS

WHANGAPARAOA

St Stephens Church, 3 Stanmore Bay Rd CLOSING on 28 November at 8.30pm RE-OPENING WEEKLY 13 February 2018 TUESDAYS: 6.30pm - 8.00pm

SILVERDALE

Illuminate Church Offices, 2 Milner Ave CLOSING on 25 November at 11.30am RE-OPENING FORTNIGHTLY 10 February 2018 SATURDAYS: 10.00am -11.30am

Ph 027 437 3308 or visit our website HibiscusHealingRooms.org.nz

Christmas blessings!

Orewa Community Church

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

Dec 17: Kumeu Vintage Brass Band Christmas Service Speaker: Graeme Gillies Dec 24: 7pm Service, 'Unwrapping the greatest Gift' (No 10am service Dec 24) Amorino Drive, Red Beach Ph 426 7023 | occ.net.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. CAROLS BY THE SEA Join Kathy Manson and the Ukulele Entertainers, Tuesday December 12. 6pm- 7.30pm, 51 The Esplanade, Big Manly Beach. All donations go to Hibiscus Hospice 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 AFTER-SCHOOL PHONICS CLASSES. Mondays, Whangaparaoa library. The course is designed for 6-8 year old pupils who are experiencing difficulty with reading, writing and spelling. Assessments being conducted now - limited spaces for Term 1, 2018. If interested, please ring Lorna on 029 773 0011 or enquire at Whangaparaoa Library reception desk for further details. HIBISCUS COAST BASED SOCIAL GROUP for over 50’s meeting for Coffee, Outings, Lunches, Walks etc. All welcome Ph Caz 426 3958. HIBISCUS COAST ELDERLY PEOPLES LUNCHEON CLUB, enjoy a happy morning with other people from the Orewa area. Door charge $5, includes 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 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. 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.

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

HOME & MAINTENANCE GARDEN MAINTENANCE

TRANSPORT DRIVING MISS DAISY

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

Reliable, safe, TMS Registered Ph 428 4490 or 0800 948 432. hibiscus@drivingmissdaisy.co.nz

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

HEALTH & BEAUTY

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. ARKLES BAY PAINTERS/ DECORATORS In the area for the area. Ph 022 0291 056 BUILDER SEMI RETIRED – General property maintenance & small jobs. Good rates. Phone/txt Rob 021 167 2155 or 09 426 2960. CABINET MAKER/JOINER (RETIRED) Tables, drawers, dressers, shelving, cabinets etc. Low rates. Workmanship guaranteed. Ph Derek 426 3541. OREWA MAINTENANCE SERVICE 30 years exp. You name it, it can be done. Ph Greg 0210 856 8656. PAINTING – INTERIOR / EXTERIOR, Free quotes. Phone Jef 021 164 9709. 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. PEST CONTROL, Flies, spiders, cockroaches, ants, rodents, wasps. Competitive prices. Ph 426 2253. WATERBLASTING & CHEMICAL HOUSE WASHING. Careful service, reasonable rates. Ph 426 2253. WATER FILTERS - Underbench, Whole house, UV & water spotting, Work Guaranteed. Ph Steve 027 478 7427 steve@aquafilter.co.nz

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 TO BUY, RECORDS/LP’S Ph 428 1587.

ACCOMMODATION BEACH FRONT LODGE

Elegant, clean rooms. Seeking long term. Starting from $225 p/w. Phone 021 244 5669

DINING OUT CELEBRATE AT WALNUT COTTAGE – The licensed Café in the Trees. Wed – Sun 8am – 3.30pm Ph 09 427 5570.

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

SITUATIONS VACANT

APPLIANCE REPAIRS 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.

SERVICES CLEANER AVAILABLE fastidious, attention to detail, honest. Refs. Waiwera–Whangaparaoa 021 024 66623. EXPERIENCED LADY TAROT reader available, $50. Phone 427 5635.

Support the businesses that support Hibiscus Matters

We need walkers, for various locations on the Hibiscus Coast to deliver the Hibiscus Matters. Good rates! Delivery occurs twice monthly.

Phone Rosemary 021 0300 263

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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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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 Storytime, Whangaparaoa Library, Main Street, Whangaparaoa, 6–7pm. Christmas stories, carols and tree decorating. All welcome to this free family event. Info: email sue. bodmer@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

The Great Manly Art Show, 77 The Esplanade, Manly. Local artists’ work, small boat display and more. Free entry. Info, phone 424 0398. (see ad p16)

January 2018

The Big Dig, Orewa Beach (by the surf club). Ticket sales open 10am with digging starting 11am. Entertainment and food, fun for the whole family. Fundraiser for outdoor gym equipment. All welcome (see story p11)

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Puhoi Woodchopping Carnival, in grounds of Puhoi Pub, 5 Saleyards Road, Puhoi, from 9am. A full day of top woodchopping competition. (see story p17) Rodders Beach Festival, Orewa. Includes Show and Shine and Miss Hibiscus Vintage Competition. Info: hibiscusrodders.co.nz (see story p20 and ad p18)

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Outdoor screening of Wonder Woman, Centreway Reserve, Orewa (corner Centreway and Riverside Roads).Pre-movie entertainment from 6.30pm. Movie on from 8.35pm. Free outdoor concert featuring Brendon Thomas and the Vibes, The Nukes and Mhara Marimba, Manly Park, Manly, 3pm–6pm.

Pharmacy Talk with Tania Adams with Tania Adams

Pharmacist Pharmacist at at Unichem Unichem Manly Manly

I love everything about Christmas... IIlove in the the camp camp love the the Christmas Christmas tree. tree. Not Not aa fake fake one, one, II am am firmly firmly in of the real ones. For me, you cannot beat the smell of fresh pine of the real ones. For me, you cannot beat the smell of fresh pine wafting through your home. I love the decorations. Tinsel, tinsel, wafting through your home. everywhere. everywhere. II love love Christmas Christmas carols. Many people get annoyed by these, but not me. Give these, but not me. Give me me Mariah Mariah or Nat King Cole and I’ll merrily hum along. I love giving gifts. hum along. I love giving gifts. I think it’s all about the thought that that goes goes into into the the gift, gift, not not about about the price tag. Most of all, I love how people are kind to each how people are kind to each other. Everyone treats each other so thoughtfully thoughtfully and and strangers strangers in in the street nod “Merry Christmas” to one another. another. So Sohealth health wise wise what what do do you you need to think about for Christmas? Well here’s here’s aa friendly friendly pharmacist pharmacist reminder ... make sure you have enough of ofall all your your regular regular medicines medicines for your holidays (no skipping those blood blood pressure pressure pills!), pills!), get get your your first aid kit up to date for camping and and make make sure sure you’ve you’ve got got enough enough sunscreen to be able to slip, slop and and slap! slap! Of Ofcourse course summer summer is is aa time time when when your feet can become a problem. We see see loads loads of of people people with with cracked heels by the end of summer, We mostly due due to to our our kiwi kiwi lifestyle lifestyle of bare feet and sandals. The first mostly sign isis dry, dry, hard, hard, thickened thickened skin skin around the rim of your heel, called sign callus. To To start, start, small small cracks cracks over the callus are visible. If left aacallus. untreated these these cracks cracks become become deeper and eventually you find untreated walking and and standing standing painful. painful. The best treatment for cracked heels walking to prevent prevent them them happening happening in the first place by rubbing them isisto regularly with with aa moisturising moisturising cream. (My mother-in-law also swears regularly bypumice pumice stones!) stones!) IfIf you you do do suffer from cracked heels, there are by special heel heel balms balms available. available. special Tis also also the the season season for for urinary urinary tract infections. But did you know that Tis you can now get treatment from your local pharmacy for a urinary you can now get treatment from tract infection? Women are now able to receive treatment for tract infection? Women are now bladder infections or cystitis bladder infections or cystitis directly from trained pharmacists. The pharmacist goes goes through through aa checklist checklist and consults with you and if you pharmacist meet the criteria, is able to supply you you with with an an antibiotic antibiotic treatment. meet the criteria, is able to supply treatment. Symptoms of a urinary tract infection include: a burning sensation Symptoms of a urinary tract infection include: a burning sensation when you’re you’re urinating, urinating, aa strong, strong, persistent persistent urge urge to to urinate urinate and/or when and/or passing frequent, small amounts or urine. So, if you passing frequent, small amounts or urine. So, if you are are suffering suffering from these these symptoms, symptoms, speak speak with with your your pharmacist. pharmacist. from Not too too many many days days to to go go til til the the big big day! day! II wish wish you you and and your Not your families families a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

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Pirates find treasure on Stanmore Bay Beach Finding buried treasure on Stanmore Bay Beach at the inaugural Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Treasure Hunt involved following clues and a map on Facebook but also plenty of good old fashioned digging in the sand. More than 100 children and their families, many dressed to the pirate theme, took part in the treasure hunt on Saturday, December 2. The event was organised by local business Kiwi Assist. There were 12 maps leading to treasure and Kiwi Assist co-director Matt Sturge says that only a core, dedicated bunch searched for the entire two hours. Whoever found the coloured iceblock sticks hidden in the sand and surrounding playground and reserve areas exchanged them for bags of real gold coins. Sixty bags of treasure were given out and there were also lolly scrambles and even a money scramble at the end. Spot prizes included six for pirate costumes. It was a lovely morning to be on the beach, so even the little ones who abandoned the search to dig in the sand with their swords, paddle in the water or spend their treasure on icecream, had a good time. Matt hopes the treasure hunt will become an annual event.

Clockwise from top, Pirate captains (and treasure hunt organisers) from left, Matt Sturge and Baffin Wong. Jack (left) and Alfie Lake were among the most colourful pirates. The Alach family of Stanmore Bay. The first Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Treasure Hunt on Stanmore Bay Beach drew a big crew of pirates. Left, real treasure ($5 in gold coins) went to successful map-readers and diggers.

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