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Link road lanes not on agenda Whether or not the Matakana link road should be four lanes or two was not an issue within the remit of the hearings panel, which met in Orewa last week to consider the road’s designation and associated resource consents. During presentations by Forest and Bird Warkworth, Warkworth Liaison Group and Omaha Beach Community Inc, panel chair Alan Watson explained that the panel was not in a position to rule on whether or not the road should be four lanes, “unless it could be shown that two lanes would have adverse effects”. The Notice of Requirement for the designation and associated resource consents put forward by Auckland Transport (AT) was for two lanes in Stage 1 (opening in late 2021) and four lanes in Stage 2 (post-2036). “Under the Resource Management Act, there are distinct limitations on what we can do,” Mr Watson said. More than 150 individual submissions urged AT to ensure that the road was built with four lanes from the outset. Before amalgamation in 2010, Rodney District Council completed a Reserve Management Plan for the Wilson cement works site, which included a comprehensive heritage and conservation plan. Meanwhile, as the plan gathers dust on Auckland Council shelves, John Tate has had little encouragement in his concerns over the site’s deterioration.

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Warkworth man John Tate says nighttime intruders are destroying one of Warkworth’s most historic sites and Auckland Council shows little interest in doing anything about it. John spent months trying to get a Council officer to inspect the Wilson cement works ruins, but says when she arrived she professed more concern for

Currently, the site is fenced with danger notices warning people to keep out. John would like to assemble a team of volunteers to do some maintenance work and cut back the overgrown vegetation, perhaps allowing sheep and goats to graze the grass. He has fond memories of the site when

Council idle as historic site disintegrates those doing the damage. John lives on his boat at the nearby Mahurangi Marina. He says the intruders, who seem to enjoy daredevil antics running along high parapets on most weekends, often keep him awake and their vandalism is doing enormous damage. He believes one of the tall towers is in imminent danger

of collapse after vandals chipped away at the concrete with hammers. “But the Council officer expressed more concern that the graffiti artists might fall,” John says. “It wasn’t really what I got her down here to discuss.” He adds that even more damage is being done by vegetation, especially tree roots that are breaking up the concrete.

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his children were at Mahurangi College. “In those days, the site was pretty much like you see historic sites in England with lawn areas and people wandering around and having picnics.” He would also like to see more interpretative signs, explaining the history of the cement works. “But Council doesn’t want people within the site for health and safety issues, and doesn’t want to end up with the responsibility for grazing animals.” The cement works are listed as a Historic Places Category 1, recognising it as a place of outstanding historical or cultural significance. Heritage NZ mid-northern manager Bev Parslow says that given the significance of the cement works, the site should be well maintained. She says Heritage NZ has advocated for the development of a site management plan to guide future work, but it would be up to Council to decide how the work might be carried out and by whom. Council head of operational management and maintenance Agnes McCormack says Council has not had contractors undertake routine

maintenance because the site is dangerous, citing unstable structures, sink holes, falling objects and hidden and rusted machinery. She says the same concerns would apply to volunteers attempting maintenance work, but Council will look at how to make the site safe for contractors, as well as working with police to address tagging and vandalism, and will contact the Rodney Local Board to see if they could fund works at the site. However, Board chair Beth Houlbrooke says there would be no budget in its discretionary fund to tackle maintenance. “Often historic sites like this end up with a group of interested people forming a trust and fundraising to restore or preserve them. I think this would require a large sum of money,” she says. The Wilson cement works, located off Wilson Road, were founded by Nathanial Wilson in the 1880s. Wilson was a pioneer in the manufacture of Portland cement in New Zealand. Anyone interested in supporting John’s campaign to maintain the historic works should contact him on 021 1756686 or email jonbouy70@gmail.com.

No sewage spill at Point Wells Watercare believes a broken wastewater pipe at Point Wells last month did not result in any sewage entering Whangateau Harbour. Watercare says a sucker truck was called in immediately and a crew thoroughly cleaned the area. “We believe no wastewater entered the harbour,” a spokesperson said. “Watercare returned the next day to inspect the repair and to carry out more testing. No evidence of wastewater was found. The damage was caused by a third party.”

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Although details around a buyback scheme for the now illegal semiautomatic guns are yet to be announced, the handover of weapons is well underway with police receiving around 130 enquiries an hour nationally. Police have confirmed that those wanting to surrender firearms immediately should be eligible for the buyback scheme once it is in place, as long as they have filled in a firearms ‘hand-in’ form. Waitemata North area commander Inspector Mark Fergus says that several firearms have already been handed in to police in Rodney. However, police are warning that they want to be able to receive surrendered firearms in a controlled and safe manner, and it is important gun owners make contact in advance. A firearms ‘hand-in’ form is on the police website and gun owners who have questions about the process can call 0800 311 311. Once a form has been submitted online, police will be in touch to arrange for the person to bring the firearms to police at an allocated time. “Firearms should be unloaded, bolts removed and the firearm secured in carry cases, so as not to cause alarm to others,” Inspector Fergus says. It is still to be determined whether the buyback scheme will include ammunition.

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New kauri dieback cases could prompt park closures The discovery of a number of new and suspected local cases of kauri dieback could result in the temporary closure of several parks and reserves as part of a wide-ranging bid to halt the spread of the deadly tree disease. Kauri behind Mahurangi College and at Duck Creek in Warkworth have been confirmed as being infected with the disease, while a tree at Parry Kauri Park in Warkworth and one at Matheson Bay Reserve are possibly infected – though Auckland Council kauri dieback biosecurity manager Lisa Tolich stresses that the tree showing symptoms at Parry Kauri Park is neither of the well-known ancient McKinney or Simpson trees. The diseased tree at Mahurangi College is in a riverside strip of land frequented by students that has been fenced off. Ms Tolich says soil samples have been taken from the adjacent Falls Road Esplanade and View Road Bush Reserves to find out if the disease has spread beyond one tree. Mahurangi College says that while the diagnosis of kauri dieback is sad, it will work with Council to help educate students on the disease and to help protect other trees in the area. The latest discoveries come as a detailed Auckland-wide kauri dieback mitigation programme is being researched and developed by Council biosecurity staff, including drawing up high level protection measures for all parks and reserves with kauri ecosystems. As well as fencing off infected trees, general mitigation measures are likely to include upgrading, re-aligning or rerouting tracks, combined with other physical works such as the installation of boardwalks and hygiene stations, to keep kauri as isolated and safe as possible from the soil-borne infection. More than 40 parks and reserves in Rodney have already been analysed by biosecurity staff and their draft planned protection measures were endorsed by the Local Board at its monthly meeting on March 21.

value kauri ecosystem that warrant investment to ensure healthy kauri are protected and diseased kauri are contained and do not become a source of infection (see panel). The cost of any planned mitigation measures will be met by Council’s Natural Environmental Targeted Rate that was approved as part of Council’s 10 Year Budget in June, 2018. Around $105 million, or a third of this funding, will be focused on managing kauri dieback throughout the Auckland region. The Council programme is being developed in parallel with a new National Pest Management Plan for kauri dieback disease. Possible temporary closures to prevent potential spread of infection during mitigation works Matheson Bay Reserve Parry Kauri Park, Warkworth Duck Creek, Warkworth

Kauri Bushmen’s Association president Ray Jensen and Auckland Council kauri dieback ambassador Zacc Forbes-Smith in front of the giant McKinley tree at the Parry Kauri Park next to Warkworth Museum. With an average of 150 people a day passing through, the landmark kauri has been fenced off until access can be made safer and more secure for both visitors and the tree. Bushmen’s Association members will be working closely with Council to devise practical solutions to protect local kauri on walkways.

Further investigations to determine the costs and timelines required to complete the works will now be carried out and a detailed programme will be presented to the Board by mid-year.

Work is expected to start in summer and take at least two years. Ten parks and reserves in Rodney have been classified as having high recreational value and a high

Possible temporary closures to protect symptom-free trees during mitigation works Brick Bay Drive, Sandspit Brick bay Drive, Puriri Place, Sandspit Currys Bush Reserve, Wellsford Kowhai Park, Warkworth Leigh Harbour Cove Walkway Martins Bay Recreation Reserve McElroy Reserve, Cowan Bay Road, Mahurangi West Omeru Scenic Reserve, Makarau Possible hygiene station installation Buckleton Beach Reserve Sesquicentennial Walkway, Warkworth Other protection work, such as planting and signage Whangateau Domain Recreation Reserve (bush area only)

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can be either located elsewhere or done away with altogether, in favour of a waste-to-energy plant. Clean, green New Zealand? It’s time we lived up to our marketing slogan and made it a reality before it becomes a bad joke. Susan Speedy, Dome Valley (abridged)

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MM fails I was shocked to read the Mahurangi Matters front cover (MM Feb 27) with the title “Outrage over dangerous footpaths”. With such a compelling image, it is hard not to feel sorry for the victim of poor maintenance by the Auckland Council of our core infrastructure. One wonders if the front page would be reserved for a younger resident with the same fate. I have my doubts. General maintenance is one of the many issues facing the community. This along with the historic weir, the Hill Street intersection and road maintenance. All easy subjects to report on. However, the failure of Mahurangi Matters to report on the daylight robbery of an elderly resident at the ATM in New World, a murder in Snells Beach and a vicious attack involving Mahurangi College students strongly suggests that as an editorial team you are not willing to dig into the real issues facing a growing community. It is a total failure of your newspaper to expose some of the real issues in this community. Your willingness to publish so many feelgood stories at the risk of addressing deep pressing community issues is a reflection on the poor state of journalism in New Zealand. E.N. Cooper

Mahurangi Matters responds: It’s always good to get readers’ feedback on the content of our paper, good and bad. Mahurangi Matters reported the Snells

Beach murder on its Facebook page, but the story was deemed to be dated news by the time the print edition appeared. There is scant evidence of a daylight robbery at the ATM at New World and no such robbery was reported to Warkworth police. New World suspects rumours started after the ATM retracted cash while an elderly woman fumbled with her credit card. As far as the issue of the students goes, perhaps there was a case for looking at this more closely, as bullying in any frame is to be deplored. Mahurangi Matters covers both feel-good and more serious stories, as our footpath coverage illustrates and coverage would not have been significantly different if a young person had been involved. Mahurangi Matters could easily expend all its resources covering every crime story that occurs in the area, but we believe this would short-change readers. As a bi-monthly paper, we do from time to time look at overall trends in crime, but we also cover the gamut of issues motivating this community, from roading and transport to growth, the provision of medical services, environmental work and so on. There are always going to be gaps, but be assured we do our best to provide coverage which is comprehensive, timely and accurate – Ed.

Rail no answer I was surprised and dismayed to learn of the Mahurangi East Residents and Ratepayers Association suggesting that transporting Auckland waste to the Dome Valley by rail would resolve the enormous problems around this

proposed landfill site (MM March 13). The environmental degradation this landfill could bring to the area in the way of introduced rodents, predatory gulls and cats to the existing rare and fragile inhabitants of the Dome forest, along with the probable contamination of the Hoteo River and the aquifer situated under the proposed landfill site, should be the main concerns. Wellsford will be sourcing its water from this aquifer soon. Putting a landfill in the clean headwaters of a catchment, in a valley that flashfloods in a cyclone event, is insanity. Cyclones are now coming from both east and west coasts and we get rain from both in the Dome. It experiences the highest rainfall north of Auckland. The enormous opposition from the residents of the Kaipara, and in fact the whole of New Zealand, to this outrageous site proposal by Waste Management, is reflected in the results of my petition No Mega Landfill in the Dome Valley. It stands at 11,245 signatures as of March 16 and is rising. Yes, the traffic issue is a huge and worrying issue, but surely more so are all the many environmental reasons why this landfill must not go ahead. Once the aquifer is contaminated, it’s gone for good. Once the snapper breeding grounds at the Hoteo mouth are contaminated, they’re gone. Once the forests are overrun with rodents, the rare residents like the forest gecko, kakariki, tui, kereru, tom tit, kaka, Hochstetter’s frog, etc., etc., will be lost. And for what? A landfill which

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As the owner of the ANZ bank building, I appreciate that Auckland Council or the Rodney Local Board planted the trees to attempt to improve Queen Street, Warkworth. However, they planted the wrong trees. These have been growing extensive root systems, which have raised the footpath blocks, creating an uneven and dangerous surface, and, as well as being absolute horrors for the occupiers of the bank building, they drop all their leaves every year totally blocking the bank gutters and causing internal floods when the gutters overflow with heavy rain. As the owner, I have cleaned the gutters twice and during covert visits, often in the semi-dark, branches have been pruned that were causing damage to the roof of the bank building. Can’t any sensible arborist be employed to tell the truth that these trees are unsuitable and they need to be removed and replaced with others that do not constantly drop their leaves and constantly raise their roots and cause footpath damage? It has been three years now. The trees and Pat Lennan’s seat have been roped off, with no access. Perhaps it is finally time for a chainsaw to get a decision. Simon Withers, Warkworth

Auckland Transport has previously said they would like to retain the trees as they are healthy specimens - Ed

Inspirational women In early March, local businesswomen celebrated International Women’s Day at a One Warkworth event where they were inspired, thoughtful and supported one another in entrepreneurial spirit. A few days later, two local businesswomen celebrated successfully operating a professional optometry company for two decades in the heart of Warkworth. The accomplishments of Claire McDonald continued next page

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Viewpoint Marja Lubeck, Rodney-based MP marja.lubeck@parliament.govt.nz

Time for unity After the unprecedented act of terror last month, now is not the time to talk about politics. Now is the time for unity; for New Zealand to heal together. Friday, March 15, will forever be a day etched in New Zealand’s collective memory. On a quiet afternoon, a terrorist stormed into a place of peaceful worship and took away the lives of 50 people. That quiet Friday afternoon has become one of our darkest days. In the face of such terror, I’ve been struck by how New Zealanders have come together to support our Muslim community. The experience of attending several vigils and memorials has deeply touched me. Putting our grief into words is so hard. Words are never enough, but I still took solace in the Prime Minister’s words to Parliament in the week following the attack. I hope you can take some solace in them, too. Here’s what she said … For the families, it was the day that the simple act of prayer – of practicing their Muslim faith and religion – led to the loss of their loved ones’ lives. Those loved ones were brothers, daughters, fathers and children. They were New Zealanders. They are us. And because they are us, we, as a nation, we mourn them. We feel a huge duty of care to them. We have so much we feel the need to say and to do. One of the roles I never anticipated having, and hoped never to have, is to voice the grief of a nation. At this time, it has been second only to securing the care of those affected, and the safety of everyone. We cannot know your grief, but we can walk with you at every stage. We can, and we will, surround you with aroha, manaakitanga and all that makes us, us. Our hearts are heavy but our spirit is strong. The Prime Minister also told the story of Hati Mohemmed Daoud Nabi. He was the 71-year-old man who opened the door at the Al-Noor mosque and uttered the words, “Hello brother, welcome”. His final words. He had no idea of the hate that sat behind the door, but his welcome tells us so much – that he was a member of a faith that welcomed all its members, that showed openness and care. We are a nation of 200 ethnicities, 160 languages. We open our doors to others and say welcome. And the only thing that must change after the events of Friday, is that this same door must close on all of those who espouse hate and fear. One thing is clear: we can’t allow this to happen again. We have been working quickly to finalise changes to make our community safer. from previous page

and Sally Adams are indeed significant. For two women to have professional careers, families, employ others, invest in high-tech equipment and support local schools and clubs – they are deserving of our admiration. Step back in time just one generation before these dedicated businesswomen, and you’ll find our foremothers were unlikely to have professional careers, much less own a business. Their primary role was in the home and they had limited access to financial resources – by law. Search online for some history of New Zealand

businesswomen and you’re unlikely to find anything – because women’s businesses were invisible, possibly deemed irrelevant. Early in the 20th century, my grandmother operated her own small businesses, which I only learnt of three years ago. Maybe it wasn’t deemed important, but I bet it consumed her. I applaud McDonald Adams for 20 years of hard work, professionalism and entrepreneurship. May other businesswomen be inspired by them. Jackie Russell, Warkworth

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Construction of the first columns for Te Arawhiti ki Ōkahu (Ōkahu Viaduct)

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Woodcocks Road realignment and where the new Bridge will be constructed

Dramatic changes to the landscape In the last couple of months there’s been some dramatic changes to the landscape around the project as the shape of the new motorway becomes clearer. Some of the most significant changes in the southern section of the project include: • Progress made to the ‘cut’ just north of Pūhoi • Increase in height of the ‘fill’ just south of Pūhoi • Construction of the columns for both Te Arawhiti ki Ōkahu and Te Arawhiti ki Pūhoi (Ōkahu and Pūhoi Viaduct) In the northern section of the project, earthworks for the Northern Connection, where the new roundabout will be built, have become visible from State Highway 1 north of Warkworth. These works will be in close proximity to the roadside. To ensure there is safe separation between live traffic and the construction activities, concrete barriers have been installed and the northbound crawler lane closed. These measures have been put in place to protect the safety of our staff, the community and other road users. Over the coming months there will also be further changes along Woodcocks Road as the abutments for the Woodcocks Road Bridge are built on either side of the local road. As we head in to Autumn, the end of the earthworks season is in sight and we start to wind down our earthworks activities. In my next column I look forward to sharing with you some progress highlights for what has been, a busy and productive season. Works that will continue through winter include structures and drainage works, and some minor earthworks. Finally, I’d like to thank all those who attended our recent Project Open Day. We’ll be sharing some highlights from the day in the April 2019 edition of our project newsletter, available on our website www.nx2group.com and by email/post. Ngā mihi, Robert For more information, call the NX2 team on: 24/7 Freephone: 0508 P2WK INFO (0508 7295 4636) Email: info@nx2group.com Facebook: Ara Tūhono – Pūhoi to Warkworth Web: nx2group.com

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Remembering Christchurch and paying our respects In the weeks since the Christchurch shooting, the outpouring of love and support for the families affected, the country’s Muslims and the wider community has been summed up in the Maori phrase kia kaha – be strong. Many found strength in taking part in gatherings and fundraising activities. Around the Mahurangi district, this included Colour Your Day, peace vigils and pausing for silent contemplation with others at work or in neighbourhoods. Here we reflect on some of these activities ...

Tragedy exercises children’s minds Empathy, tolerance and diversity have been at the forefront of conversations in many playgrounds around the Mahurangi district. Mahurangi College held a special assembly where prefects carried a white rose to symbolise each of the 50 lives lost. The roses were then left in a bouquet under the town clock. A basketball court was made available for students to write their own messages in chalk. Fundraising for Mahurangi College’s sister school, Cashmere High School has so far raised nearly $1500. Two Cashmere students, two parents and one past student were victims of the mosque attacks. Rodney College students participated in Colour Your Day on Friday, March 22, made a peace sign on the field and paid their respects with a prayer, twominute silence and haka. At Otamatea High School, students held a fast on March 22 and raised $300 for the Christchurch Mayoral Fund, Our People, Our City.

Warkworth residents spontaneously gathered to share two minutes of silence at the clock tower on Baxter Street at 1.30pm on Friday, March 22. The clock tower has been an unofficial location for locals to leave flowers to remember the victims from Christchurch. About 60 people also joined hands and shared a three minute silence during a riverside peace vigil on the Sunday after the attack. Tribute was paid to those directly affected, as well as emergency services and medical personnel.

At Pakiri and Tapora, students held hands and observed a two-minute silence on March 22. One of the first steps taken at Wellsford School was to make sure staff felt confident and equipped to handle any conversations with students that might arise. An email from a child psychologist, which discussed how best to talk to children after a tragedy like Christchurch, was circulated. On March 22, children dressed in bright and cheerful colours, and joined together to support Christchurch

during their prearranged house picnics. A two-minute silence at Warkworth Primary School was followed by an address by principal Cynthia Holden who expressed the hope that love would replace hate. Afterwards, children linked arms in a show of unity. Kaipara Flats ran programmes focusing on kindness and inclusion. A twominute silence was observed under shady trees. Students held hands in a circle and then sang Tutiri Mai Nga Iwi, which speaks of people standing together.

Town Hall show Days after the Christchurch shootings, Warkworth Town Hall facilitator Alex Hayward woke up and thought, “We’ve got the venue – why don’t we have a fundraising concert?” The result of that early morning idea is Love For Christchurch, a night of music and entertainment headlined by renowned covers band White Chapel continued next page

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Jak, this Thursday, April 4. The show will open at 6.30pm with a performance by the Mahurangi College senior kapa haka group. They will be followed by Aysha, an acoustic

ukulele player from Matakana, and popular local singer and guitarist Andy Richards, before White Chapel Jak takes to the stage. Alex says that all artists involved in the concert hadn’t hesitated to get involved. All musicians are performing for free so that all proceeds can go to Christchurch. Tickets cost $15 and are available from Warkworth Town Hall and Harts Pharmacy, or can be reserved online via the Town Hall Facebook page. Doors open at 5.30pm and refreshments will be available. There will also be a book of condolence open at the Town Hall for anyone to sign.

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Social services open doors to Muslims Mahurangi social services have reiterated their availability to support Muslim families and individuals suffering any fallout from the massacre in Christchurch. Homebuilders Family Support Services coordinator Quentin Jukes says while no Muslims have specifically sought Homebuilders services in the wake of the attacks, Homebuilders has the capacity to help. This includes offering a skilled and qualified person to talk through any issues a family may have, including those who may be suffering harassment and abuse because of their race or faith. Meanwhile, the Women’s Centre Rodney has a cultural support group that is open to all migrant women. In a statement, the centre’s board says the group offers a safe place to talk and learn about New Zealand culture and how to deal with challenges women may face in the community.

“Any woman, regardless of ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexuality, age or personal circumstances who feels isolated, unsafe or disconnected from others is welcome,” the board says. The Citizen’s Advice Bureau in Wellsford also welcomes enquiries from Muslims seeking support. Manager Janny Baker says the service offers a legal clinic and can give advice on immigration matters. The bureau can also advise on the range of counselling services available from other agencies. Mr Jukes says we all need to be conscious of our own behaviour when it comes to racism and not assume that is purely a problem connected with extremists. “It is very easy to see ourselves as normal and okay, and that everybody else as somehow not okay,” he says. “The fact is, everybody is okay and is a human and deserves to be treated as a human and as an equal.”

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Alon Shaw served as principal of Mahurangi College from 1970 to 1993, guiding the school through periods of major transition and change. He is retired now and although still in love with Mahurangi, decided to return to his roots in Canterbury. Before he left in February, he spoke to James Addis …

grew up in Fairlie, South Canterbury, and I always enjoyed school. In particular, I enjoyed the sport. At Timaru Boys High School I was captain of the First XI cricket team and captain of the First XI hockey team. I continued to play both until I was 50. At one point I, along with all my children, played hockey for Rodney. It was only when I saw one of my friends, who was younger than me, get hit on the head and knocked out with a hockey ball that I decided it was time to get out of it. id I always want to be a teacher? Well, I enjoyed working with motors and my father was a mechanic. But my mother wouldn’t hear of me becoming one, too. I could either be a teacher or a lawyer. So, I went to Canterbury University and became entranced by geography, which eventually steered me towards becoming a teacher. I specialised in both historical geography and geomorphology – the science of landforms. I wrote my thesis on the historical geography of South Canterbury from the moa hunters to the mixed farm - looking at the changes in landscape as a result of European occupation. After graduation, I went to Christchurch Teachers’ College. The first school I taught at was Napier Boys High. There were six other old Timaru boys on the staff, including the principal, so I felt quite at home there. I taught English and social studies and became a housemaster. Some find their first year of teaching tough, but I enjoyed it. I was used to boys having grown up in a boys’ school and, as a former boarder myself it was easy to adapt to being a housemaster. I knew the routines and what boys would get up to – like raiding watermelons from nearby farms. I had to put a stop to that. The farmers would get a bit upset. was about 25 when I married Audrey. We first met in primary school. We were friends then, but not close. One night I was back in Fairlie during the school holidays. I got a call about 9pm from a friend who was at a dance in Albury. He urged me to come and join him and mentioned Audrey would be there. My father was not very pleased but I managed to persuade him to let me borrow the car. I spent the night dancing with Audrey. We were both teachers and both

interested in sport. We seemed to click pretty well. fter Napier Boys, I taught at Waimate High School. The rector there was a Dr Perry, who was very old school, a strict disciplinarian. He was a short man but feared by both staff and students. When he called you into his office he would lock the door behind you – there was no escape! In fact, he insisted on having a key for everything – even the big roller for the cricket pitch. That was because on one occasion it was discovered on the main street in Waimate. Dr Perry was not impressed and forever afterwards it was locked and chained to a tree. rom Waimate, I went to Upper Hutt College, where I learned a lot more about educational philosophy and administration, and was responsible for mentoring junior teachers. To teach well you have to have the right personality. You must be well prepared and your lessons must be interesting. The greatest difficulty individuals have as teachers is the whole business of controlling kids in the classroom. I don’t know if there is a secret to that. It’s a personality thing. Students in schools can see through weaknesses in a person extremely quickly and exploit it – and you must put a stop to that. I think time out is an effective punishment – particularly when kids have to stay home. I think it’s good for parents to know something has gone wrong. I’m glad the cane was banned. I used to get it at school and I don’t think it changed me much at all. If you cane a boy the parents may never know because the kid will keep it quiet. interviewed for principal of Mahurangi College in 1969. There were 64 applicants, only five people were interviewed and, at 35, I was by far the youngest. I didn’t expect to get the job, but I did. The first few months were tough. The deputy principal and his wife – the senior female on the staff – left to go to Kaitaia. I ended up being the principal, the deputy principal and the “senior woman” on staff all at the same time. And it’s tough being a newcomer to an area. The staff knew everything about the school, and I felt I knew nothing. I did my research and read up on Warkworth beforehand, but there was no Google in those days

and it was quite difficult to start with. Nevertheless, the students were great. I knew most of them by name in the early days partly because there were fewer of them. When I started in 1970, the school had a role of 301. Boys were still wearing caps and the girls wore berets. Neither headgear was popular. The two things I managed to do in the first year was abolish caps for boys and abolish Latin since hardly anyone was taking it. Of course, I should have abolished berets for girls at the same time. That was a mistake, but I did manage to do it in my second year. My other major task was to transform the school from a Form 3 to 7 school to a Form 1 to 7 school. I had to talk to primary schools, primary school parents and the NZEI to persuade them that this was a good thing. Not every primary school principal agreed with me but eventually school boards came around to supporting the idea. A Form 1 to 7 school means younger children have access to specialist teachers for things like physical education, music and art, which they don’t get at primary school. ahurangi College became a Form 1 to 7 school in 1974 and the school roll rose to 640. This was a good thing, because as the roll grows, a school gets access to more resources. When I first went to Mahurangi College there was no swimming pool, no art room, no gymnasium and no engineering block. But by the time I left, the roll was just under 900 and the school had managed to acquire all these additional facilities. Other improvements came with reforms we introduced in the 1980s, notably the whanau system and sustained silent reading. Students from all forms would be represented in a whanau. Older students learned to take care of younger ones and assume leadership roles and responsibility. Sustained silent reading, where students sit quietly for 20 minutes and read, occurred in whanau groups immediately after lunch – it raised

reading standards significantly, especially for students in lower forms. The best moments of my teaching career have been to see students go on to do great things – to see them winning scholarships or working in a space programme in the United States or becoming a doctor. Many students who went through Mahurangi College have done exceptionally well. ahurangi has been a wonderful place to live – nice community, all the facilities you need, brilliant beaches and lots of people actively working to improve the environment. I refer to all this as the “magic of Mahurangi”. But as the population grows, you notice changes and when you retire you become less visible. I used to walk into the centre of Warkworth and knew most people. Now I sometimes feel I hardly know anybody. The population growth is one of the reasons I’m heading to Geraldine – and to get away from the traffic. The population of Geraldine is just under 3000 – a bit like Warkworth was in the 1970s. I’m not a city slicker, I’m a country bumpkin at heart. But we will miss Warkworth and Snells Beach and all our friends here. And I will certainly miss Mahurangi College.

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Crippling bureaucracy, inadequate infrastructure and inequity in rates paid versus services received were just a few of the frustrations raised when Auckland mayoral hopeful John Tamihere met with local business and community representatives last month. Auckland Council and its offshoots were the subject of a raft of criticism at the meeting, which One Warkworth Business Association facilitated at the request of Mr Tamihere. Representatives from Warkworth, Wellsford, Matakana and the eastern villages, Tapora and even Kumeu were present, raising concerns over the state of local roads, the draft Warkworth Structure Plan, Mahurangi River restoration funding, bureaucracy and how and where rates revenue was spent. Mark Macky of One Warkworth said there was great concern over how the significant growth planned for Warkworth would be managed, and added that the new motorway would put huge pressure on the town. “We believe Auckland Council are completely under-calculating the rate of growth,” he said. “Everything is very developer-led. It keeps us awake at night.” Tapora resident Julie Cotton bemoaned a lack of rural rates spending, accusing Council of arrogance and a citycentric focus. “Central Auckland is getting all the cream. Fifty five per cent of Auckland is still rural – that’s a shed-load of rates. We’re all putting that money in, but it’s going to a lot of glamorous stuff, and we’re

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United we stand The benefits of having a strong, united voice for the wider Warkworth area have come to the fore with some significant gains achieved by One Warkworth recently. Following the Town Hall talk with Mahurangi Action, we are pleased Auckland Council has reconsidered removing the weir while more research and investigation is carried out on the local whitebait population. We are also hopeful of a better outcome for the proposed Matakana link road, with indications that Auckland Transport (AT) is looking at options for the possible four-laning of the road. This follows a number of different meetings with the likes ... We have made of Transport Minister Phil Twyford; Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter; Rodney significant progress in getting AT to MPs Mark Mitchell, Marja Lubeck and Jenny Marcroft; Rodney Councillor Greg Sayers, Rodney consider a design Local Board chair Beth Houlbrooke, and the CEO for the Matakana and executive general manager of planning at AT. We believe we have made significant progress in link road that more closely reflects the getting AT to consider a design for Matakana link road that more closely reflects the needs and wants needs and wants of everyone who lives here. of everyone who By the time this edition of Mahurangi Matters goes lives here. to print, we will have also held a public meeting and panel discussion on the draft Warkworth Structure Plan (see story p13). The structure plan will guide the development of Warkworth to cater for a fivefold increase in the population, providing land zoned for houses; commercial, business and industrial use; green open spaces and recreational use; schools and more. From a business perspective, we want to make sure there is land available for existing businesses to expand and for new businesses that offer different types of jobs to be established. We have serious concerns that the existing Rural Urban Boundary and the topography of the land within it, limits the ability to achieve this. The above issues show just how effective a strong, united voice can be and we would like to thank all those individuals and groups who support One Warkworth and help us coordinate this effort. Thank you. In other news, One Warkworth is continuing to advance the following initiatives: • A proposal to install security cameras in Glenmore and Morrison Drives • A panel discussion on cannabis law reform and the potential impact on employers and employees, who by law have a duty to ensure a safe workplace • Keeping a close watch on Capital Gains Tax, with the possibility of holding a panel discussion in the future • A proposal to provide business members’ access to free professional support services (terms and conditions apply) • Ongoing discussions about accessing fibre to provide high-speed broadband to Warkworth • Supporting the new Warkworth markets being held at The Oaks every Sunday • Networking and community events As always, we acknowledge the fabulous support of our sponsors, and of course welcome new members – just give me a bell on 0274 966 550.

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Business association slams draft Warkworth Structure Plan One Warkworth presented a damning assessment of Auckland Council’s draft Warkworth Structure Plan at a public meeting held at the Bridgehouse Bar and Restaurant on March 20, just days before public submissions on the plan closed. The plan anticipates what Warkworth will look like in 30 years, when its population is expected to have grown to between 25,000 and 30,000 people. The plan envisages new and expanded industrial areas, residential areas, retail centres, parks, roads, walkways and cycleways. During their presentation to about 60 people, One Warkworth chair Chris Murphy and deputy chair Mark Macky said the vision for the structure plan did not appear to be reflected in the plan itself, nor did it appear to reflect community aspirations. Mr Macky said a major problem was the limited scope of the draft plan. It dealt only with the 1000ha of land within the Rural Urban Boundary (RUB), zoned Future Urban. It specifically excluded the existing Warkworth township. “It’s really hard to plan the future of a town without taking the existing town into account,” he said. Furthermore, land just outside the RUB might be perfect for a particular purpose, but could not be considered by the plan. For example, there was not much flat industrial land within the RUB, but

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beyond it, there was an abundance with good motorway connections. To keep within the RUB, the plan had fragmented industrial land into four separate areas that was “poorly located.” Mr Macky further argued that it should be designated general business land rather than “industrial”. “I don’t know about you guys, but I don’t like the idea of living in an industrial town,” he said. The presenters praised the designation of a southern interchange on the Puhoi to Warkworth motorway, currently under construction, but criticised the fact that, according to the plan, it would

only allow motorists to head south. Trucks leaving the southern industrial area wanting to head north would be obliged to travel through residential areas, through the middle of town and through the Hill Street intersection. Southern residents heading north would face the same hurdles. The presenters said it was essential the interchange allowed vehicles to head north and south. Other concerns included placing reserves inappropriately on top of hills and overlooking motorways, business zoning that was not sufficiently diverse and a roading network that seemed

incomplete and ineffective, Responding to criticisms, Council planner Ryan Bradley said Council did not feel it was necessary for the structure plan to look beyond the RUB, as there was plenty of land within it to meet Warkworth’s needs. He said there was no desire to turn Warkworth into an industrial town. Proposed industrial zoned land had been tacked on to existing industrial zoned land and the percentage of people working in industry in 30 years was not anticipated to be any greater than it was today. Council North West planning manager Warren McLennan said many issues raised at the meeting had also been discussed by Council officers and it would be interesting to see the public submissions. “If the community speaks with one voice there is potential for change,” he said. He said Council had pressured the NZ Transport Agency for the southern interchange. He was pleased it had made it on to the draft plan and hoped the agency could be persuaded to develop it further. Once public feedback has been considered, the plan is scheduled to go to Council’s Planning Committee for adoption in June. A One Warkworth PowerPoint presentation on the structure plan is available at localmatters.co.nz/ news/31588-warkworth-structure-planresponses.html

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Students at Leigh School have been at the forefront of a collaboration between NIWA, Auckland University of Technology and the Goat Island Discovery Centre that could have global implications. With help from the students, the scientific consortium is studying the movements and frequency of salps, a jelly-like barrel shaped ‘planktonic tunicate’ you’ve most likely overlooked while swimming. According to NIWA ecologist Dr Moira Decima, the reason salps are important is because they capture and trap carbon, which could have positive implications for climate change.

Salps consume carbon-rich plankton and convert it into a dense faecal pellet that quickly sinks to the bottom of the ocean, where it can stay for a thousand years, effectively removing carbon from the atmosphere. “Because salps combine their swimming and feeding mechanism, they can filter a lot of water in a short time, making them efficient at sequestering carbon,” Dr Decima says. Dr Decima came from California to New Zealand in 2015 to study zooplankton and was surprised to find that salp blooms are a regular part of the ecosystem in Leigh. They are generally considered an anomaly in

other parts of the world. The reason why they are commonplace here is a mystery and has been the subject of Dr Decima’s most recent research. A team of snorkel-clad student researchers from Leigh School have been brought in to collect data on when and where salps appear. From the research vessel Tangaroa, Dr Decima was able to fill the students in on her work, provide regular blog updates and answer questions via video. An app that allows the students to communicate with Dr Decima was designed by AUT app lab director of research and development, Dr

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Although the school students didn’t manage to find salps at Goat Island on a snorkelling trip last month, 10-yearold Noah Write did sight them at Mathesons Bay. “The most interesting part was finding out what salps were, because I thought they were just fish eggs,” Noah said. His interest in salps, which involved making a video and a model salp, made him realise how important they are for the environment. Noah says he wants to become both an artist and an ecologist when he leaves school. Teacher Rachael Waterhouse says the

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Rotary’s top honour was awarded three times at a meeting in Warkworth on March 7. The Paul Harris Fellowship, described as a ‘Rotary knighthood’, acknowledges an individual’s contribution to humanitarian and educational programmes throughout the world. The honour was bestowed upon Rotarians Brian Tuck, Mick Saunders and Peter Scott. A long list of contributions made by the three men were recognised, including Brian Tuck’s support of educational opportunities for young people, Mick Saunders’ work establishing the Christmas Carols in the Park concert in Warkworth, and Peter Scott’s multiple terms as president and meeting the significant responsibilities of the job. The men were each given a sapphirestudded pin. At the same meeting, club members listened to a presentation by Rodney

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College students Jenae Hampson and Ethan Batten, who were given the opportunity by Rotary to attend a forum at the University of Auckland for school leavers. Described by the students as a ‘camp for nerds,’ it gave them the chance to get a sense of university life and take lectures on various subjects to help them decide what to pursue. Ethan said he intends to do a degree in engineering at the University of Auckland, while Jenae will study neuroscience.

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Pets Vets Corner A woman with children battles Hill Street. Photo, Bevan Woodward

Pedestrian hazards spur push for ‘walkable Warkworth’ Delays in installing a pedestrian crossing across Sandspit Road at the notorious Hill Street intersection have exasperated a Warkworth transport planner, who wants to establish an advocacy group to fight for better walking access in the town. The seriousness of the walking situation was rammed home for Bevan Woodward when he was temporarily locked out of his Elizabeth Street office and wandered around the streets noting hazards faced by pedestrians. “I watched school kids trying to cross streets to get to school, and I was just shocked how dangerous it is for them,” he says. Among the trouble spots he identified were pedestrians attempting to cross Sandspit Road, at the Hill Street intersection, and trying to cross Matakana Road, at nearby Melwood Drive. Other danger areas included pedestrians crossing Elizabeth Street and Mill Lane. Underscoring the low priority given to walkers, Mr Woodward noted signs around Warkworth urging pedestrians to exercise caution as motorists had the right of way. He says it’s no wonder parents drive their children to school given what their young ones must deal with. “I know parents who live on Hill Street and they will not let their children walk into town because it means crossing State Highway 1,” he says. He says when people start driving because they feel it is too unsafe

to walk, it adds unnecessary traffic congestion and fuels the demand for more roads, which makes life even worse for pedestrians. Mr Woodward says there have been plans for a pedestrian crossing at Hill Street for more than two years and he is appalled that so far nothing has been done. Rodney Local Board chair Beth Houlbrooke says the absence of a pedestrian crossing is also frustrating for the Board. It finished upgrading facilities at nearby Kowhai Park about 18 months ago, but the park is less usable and accessible without a crossing. A NZ Transport Agency spokesperson says the agency, along with Auckland Transport, is looking at options to fast track the delivery of pedestrian safety improvements at Hill Street ahead of other rehabilitation works due in the next financial year. They hope to be able to confirm this by next month. Meanwhile, Mr Woodward is pushing ahead with his “Walkable Warkworth” working group to press for better walking facilities for Warkworth at Hill Street and elsewhere in the town. He says a group would be able to exert more influence than an individual activist. The hope would be to hold regular meetings with NZTA and AT to press the case for pedestrians in Warkworth and make it a place that walkers can be proud of. Interested in joining Walking Warkworth? Contact Bevan Woodward, 021 122 6040 or email bevan@betterworldnz.com.

Pet of the Month Hoppy, a Guineafowl

This months favourite patient seen by Warkworth vets is a guineafowl called Hoppy. Our vet was called to the guinefowl’s property by his very concerned owner who thought he may have sustained a fractured leg. He had taken some catching and was waiting in a makeshift pen under the trampoline. Although our vet was a little unfamiliar with guineafowl behaviour, he was sufficiently cautious of the birds threatening prehistoric appearance, and fearsome reputation as a guard bird to reluctantly decline to crawl under the trampoline in pursuit. Instead he suggested that the owners 6 year old son crawl under and try to restrain the fractious fowl for examination. After some valiant leaps and dives by the courageous little guy, the fowl managed to escape through a gap in the barrier created by a younger brother who was earnestly trying to assist. Our vet had seen enough though. The severe nature of the lameness could only mean one thing, a fracture. The bird was brought to our surgery the next day, and xrays revealed a severe fracture and more worryingly a greenish colour of the surrounding flesh indicating gangrene. The leg had to come off. Drawing upon the resources of several decades of veterinary experience (and a familiarity with avian drumstick anatomy derived from an unhealthy fast food diet as a student) the limb was successfully removed. The brave little guineafowl recovered quickly from his surgery and is coping very well bouncing about on his one remaining leg. Vets: Roger Dunn BVSc, Jon Makin BVSc, Danny Cash BVSc, Justine Miller BVSc, Chelsea Gill BVSc, Robert Elton BVSc, Tania Govan BVSc

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Assistance dog brings love, healing and opportunities Years of struggling with cerebral palsy has often left Matakana resident Hannah Kerse with little to smile about. Hannah, 23, has been wheelchair-bound all her life and in recent times her feelings of frustration and isolation have led her to experience severe anxiety and depression. But the donation of a retrodoodle puppy called Willow, to serve as an assistance dog, has proved a major help in lifting her spirits. Hannah says it was love at first sight when she went with her brother to pick up the golden retrieverpoodle cross from Karaka. Rather than lay on the bedding Hannah had brought along for Willow for the car journey home, Willow preferred to sit on her lap and snuggle into her arms. “She is just so comforting and perfect in everything she does,” Hannah says. In addition to being a wonderful companion, Hannah anticipates the dog will be a big help in social situations. She says most people don’t have a lot to do with people confined to wheelchairs and they feel awkward. Often in stores people will stare at her. “Whereas if I have a cute little puppy, they will want to talk to me. It will break the ice,” she says. Hannah’s mother, Sally Kerse, says she hit on the idea of an assistance dog while researching anxiety and depression in an effort to help her daughter. She says Hannah has suffered depression since high school where she was badly bullied. “The kids were hideous. They would come up

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behind the wheelchair and start spinning it round and round. They would tell Hannah she was useless, simply because her mother had to pick her up and drop her off at school.” Things got so bad Hannah was taken out of school

and continued lessons by correspondence. “The teenage years were hard. Things are not much better now as Hannah feels very isolated from other people her age – all living totally different and far more exciting lives than her,” Sally says. Sally learned an assistance dog could be an antidote to loneliness and could also be trained to perform a variety of tasks that Hannah cannot or struggles to do for herself such as pick up things from the floor, open doors, take shoes off, get drinks out of the fridge, find the TV remote, put washing in the washing machine and summon assistance if further help is needed. At first, Sally worried she would not be able to afford such a dog but was overwhelmed when a breeder volunteered to donate Willow for Hannah’s future health and happiness. Willow is currently being trained under the auspices of the Perfect Partners Assistance Dog Trust to fulfil her varied duties. Her trainer is based in Christchurch and training sessions are undertaken via Skype. Sally says the training is expensive but Willow is responding magnificently. “We’ve had dogs for the last 30 years, and I would say Willow is better trained already. She is amazing.” Once Willow is fully trained, she will be certified and have the same privileges and access as guide dogs for the blind. Could you help with the cost of Willow’s training? Email Sally Kerse, sally.kerse@xtra.co.nz

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Warkworth Acupuncture is excited to introduce Raewyn Yee, acupuncturist. Raewyn specialises in:

Pregnancy: Raewyn promotes healthy natural birth and recommends a monthly acupuncture treatment during pregnancy followed by weekly treatments at 36 weeks. Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture: How a person presents on the outside is reflected on the inside, which means that any chronic health issues will manifest in the skin. It is important to look at internal health conditions and treat these as well in order to achieve a healthy glowing skin. Musculoskeletal: Raewyn is an ACC provider and can treat many conditions presented through ACC. Qigong: To enhance her client’s journey to health and well-being, Raewyn practises and teaches Qigong. She has found that regular practise of Qigong has had many positive effects on her body as well as her total well being. The style of Qigong she teaches is called Zhineng Qigong. Classes will be offered within the local community in the near future.

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Nurse scoops national award Warkworth clinical nurse Jesse Gamutan is taking her family to Australia later this year after winning the Supreme Award at the Summerset Retirement Village staff awards, held at Te Papa in Wellington, last month. Jesse, who has worked at Summerset’s Warkworth village since it opened in 2013, also won the Inspiring Leader Award and was a finalist in the Clinical Nurse of the Year Award. “It was an honour and privilege to receive the awards,” she says. “I was the most surprised person in the room. It feels like a great acknowledgement.” The Supreme Award came with a $3000 travel voucher, which Jesse intends to spend on taking her husband Ralph, their two sons and her mother from the Philippines to Australia to visit family and friends.

“The longer I spend in aged care nursing, the more I enjoy it,” Jesse says. “I always find the elderly so appreciative. It’s the contact with residents that I love most about my job.” Jesse says Summerset in Warkworth has a dynamic team, who come from many walks of life. “We are like a real family.” Jesse’s job is to supervise the day-today running of the care facility, which accommodates 41 residents. She also assists with emergency calls and coordinates with the carers of serviced apartment residents to make sure they get the services that are available. Prior to joining Summerset, Jesse worked for Amberlea Rest Home in Algies Bay and Maygrove in Orewa.

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New Plunket parents’ group for Leigh area

Back row, from left, Colin Smith, Rodney Local Board; Roger Farr, Wellsford Lions; Andrew Boyd, Coresteel; Levi Martin, Hireworks; Ron Reid, Ron Reid Engineering; Shaun Cameron, Hireworks; Bernie McGann, PGG Wrightson. Front row, from left, Liz Emmerson, Wellsford RSA; Julie Boyd, Coresteel; Bryce Judd, Bryce Judd Contracting; Denise Pearson, Mike Pero; Natalie Cave, Massage Therapy & Pilates; event organiser Tania Hamilton, and Jen Lambert of Port Albert General Store.

Community comes together for Plunket

Sheep drench, digger hire and an hour of massage were just a few of the diverse items up for grabs at the Wellsford Plunket annual gala dinner and auction last month, which raised more than $7100 for the group. Parents, sponsors, volunteers and other supporters filled the Wellsford RSA to enjoy drinks, canapes and a two-course hot buffet dinner, plus raffles and the auction. Organiser Tania Hamilton said

bidding on the donated items was brisk, largely thanks to auctioneer and MC Roger Farr’s encouragement, and it was wonderful to see the community come together to support Plunket. “It was just amazing, a really great night,” she said. The evening’s fundraising efforts received an unexpected extra boost, with the announcement by Denise Pearson, of Mike Pero Wellsford, that she would donate $200 to Plunket for

every property she sold over the next six months. “I wanted to do it because Tania is such a hard worker and it’s such a great cause,” Denise said afterwards. “We have a lot of young families moving to Wellsford, so I’d like to do something for them.” The money raised at the dinner means that work to improve the Plunket Rooms’ main car park can be completed.

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Vale Dr David Cross Christ Church Anglican Church in Warkworth was packed last month for the funeral of Dr David Cross, who died on March 1 following a short illness. He was 92. Dr Cross served as general practitioner in Warkworth for 40 years. Speaking at the service, former partner Dr Warwick Palmer described Dr Cross as a gentle, generous, kind and caring man. He said Dr Cross, along with Dr John Andrew, built a medical practice that was a model of holistic care for the Mahurangi region and an invaluable training ground for students. “The good he has done for this community is immeasurable,” he said. Dr Cross was born in 1926 and grew up in Northcote. He would cycle each morning to catch a ferry to Auckland and then a tram to attend Auckland Grammar School, where he won a junior scholarship. He went on to study medicine at Otago Medical School where he also played hockey. It was while playing hockey that he suffered a fractured skull which might prematurely have ended his life but he made a full recovery. While in Dunedin, he met his future wife Margaret and they were married in Wanganui on December 19, 1951, one day before Dr Cross’ birthday. He was fond of saying she was the best birthday present he ever had. After graduating from medical school, Dr Cross worked as a house surgeon in various hospitals. He later travelled to London to secure a diploma in obstetrics, earning his passage by working as an assistant to the ship’s doctor.

20 December 1926 – 1 March 2019

On returning to New Zealand, he settled in Warkworth. For about a year he was the sole general practitioner, on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, before being joined by Dr Andrew. Dr Cross’ eldest son Jonathan recalled accompanying his father on house calls in a blue-grey Morris Minor – covering the Dome Valley in the north to Puhoi in the south, and from coast to coast. Back then, apart from the main highway to Whangarei, all the roads were loose metal. Dr Cross would also attend serious accidents, including

a shipwreck one stormy night, when a yacht sailed into the rocks off Leigh and a number of lives were lost. Beyond medicine, Dr Cross was a founding member of the Warkworth Rotary Club, had a lifelong commitment to his church, was a passionate gardener and sang in numerous choirs. His daughter Bridget Gibson recalled that following his retirement her father took up painting and was good at it. “There is a David Cross original masterpiece that disappeared en route to Invercargill. We can only hope someone, somewhere has it hanging in a pride of place and is appreciating it,” she said. Jonathan said his father was a big part of people’s lives and many people he meets recount how Dr Cross delivered their children or even themselves. “We were aware we shared him and did not see as much of him as maybe other fathers. But we felt very blessed to have him. He was a very kind and generous man,” he said. The sentiment was echoed by other family members. His son Tim said his father was humble and selfless and the “ultimate people person”. “If I can use a southern analogy, if there was only one bottle of Speights left, I’m pretty sure he would have made someone else drink it,” he said. His widow Margaret said: “He was my soulmate and love of my life for 67 years, What more can I say?” Just days after Dr Cross’ death, his younger brother Warwick died of heart disease on March 4. Dr Cross has three surviving children and seven grandchildren.

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NICK OXBOROUGH CONTRACTING For all drilling, trenching, driveways, housecuts, lawns and general digger work, small truck for metal and topsoil deliveries.

021Nick829 484 Oxborough

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for all your Electrical, Data and Security

Bevan Simpkin - Registered Electrician

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Domestic and Commercial Glazing Glass Showers Splash Backs Mirrors • Cat Doors Windscreen Replacement and Chip Repair

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CONTRACTING

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• 4 x 4 Truck & Digger Hire • Excavation • Earthmoving • Tractor & Ride-on Mowing • Lifestyle Property Services • Garden Design

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for complete quality projects

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The re-tube specialists New boats from 2.1 to 5.5m Full repair service on any inflatable brand. 100% NZ Made

• Owner Operator • Local and Long Distance • Packing Service • Packing Materials

1487A State Highway 17, Dairy Flat Ph: 021 570 505 • em: info@seafarerinflatables.co.nz

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CraigthePainter

Since 1997

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For Foryour yourFree FreeQuote Quoteand/or and/orConsultation Consultation, PhoneGary Gary Phone Home:09 09-422-6695 Home: 422 6695 Mobile:021 021-024-44941 Mobile: 024 44941 Email:leighdecorators@outlook.com leighdecorators@clear.net.nz Email:

Husband & Wife team • harley.mcvay@xtra.co.nz

Harley 021 0220 8727 or 09 423 9012

WARKWORTH PICTURE FRAMERS

Your Painter/Decorator with over 30 years experience serving all surrounding areas.

Leigh Decorators

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COMPLETE CUSTOM FRAMING SERVICE Painting and Decorating New builds • Re-paints • Re-stains • Roofs • Commercial • Water blasting Ph: Luke 021 507 463 luke.raphaella@gmail.com

David and Pat Little P. 09 425 8143 E. the_littles@xtra.co.nz 15 Coquette Street,Warkworth 0910 DAVID LITTLE GCF

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Helping you with plumbing, drainlaying, jet machine & drain camera

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18A Silverdale Street, Silverdale

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Serving and Protecting our Community for over 15 Years

AUCKLAND • KAIPARA • WHANGAREI ROOFING CONTRACTORS

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For a fresh approach in Property Management, with proven results. Serving Puhoi to Ruakaka.

Sam 021 1966 391 / Shona 021 539 391 rentalsitn@bayleys.co.nz

Chris Drabble Contracts Manager • New Roofs • Roof Repairs • Re-Roofs • Roof Inspections

Specialists in long-run roofing M:021 737 587 P:09 422 2131 Free Phone:0800 649 324

E: chris@rightnowroofing.co.nz

www.rightnowroofing.co.nz

Ph 0800 766 388

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ROOFING NZ New • ReRoofs • Cladding Specialists Covering Rodney in Long-Run Iron Local Quality Guaranteed

Matt Tickle Licensed LBP Mobile: 021356965 Home: 09 425 6311 Email: iron.man@xtra.co.nz

DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL • New Alarms - Design, Install & Service • CCTV - Design, Install & Service • Panic Alarms • Fire Alarm Systems • Access Control Systems • Alarm Monitoring • Rapid Response 24/7 • Premise Patrols • Lockup Checks

FOR ALL YOUR SECURITY NEEDS! Contact Insite for your

FREE SECURITY appraisal.

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Independent apartment available now!

All Ryman villages offer a ﬁxed weekly fee for life – guaranteed!* Retire by the beach in a fabulous two-bedroom apartment which features an open-plan kitchen, dining and lounge area, along with its own balcony.

Evelyn Page Retirement Village is located in the heart of Orewa and is in easy walking distance to the beach and town centre.

You’ll enjoy the added beneﬁts of being part of a friendly community with exciting events and outings on offer.

The village also offers assisted living in a serviced apartment and the very best of resthome, hospital and dementia care.

To ﬁnd out more phone Jo or Sylvie on 09 421 1815 30 Ambassador Glade, Orewa 9061

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Coastal living. Modern homes.

New homes ready now at Red Beach. What better way to start the day than by the ocean? With Fletcher Living’s Red Beach homes just 1km from the beach, it’s a lifestyle our homeowners are already embracing – and now you can too. With plenty of room for the whole family, there are a number of modern, new homes to choose from in this established beachside community. You’ll be connected to lots of local amenities including cycle trails, walkways and parks and,

although Red Beach is just 34km from Auckland’s CBD, you’ll feel like you’re a world away from the city’s hustle and bustle. The relaxed beachside atmosphere makes it the perfect place for you to unwind every day as you make the most of the local landscape with your family.

Visit our website to find out why our homeowners love living at Red Beach and picture yourself as part of this new, growing community. Watch now: fletcherliving.co.nz/rbv

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MacJimray Septic Cleaning Services are the septic tank cleaning specialists in your district.

Residential to commercial, fast, reliable, professional service at competitive rates.

Servicing Auckland - Rodney - Kaipara

Metroscaff Limited

For your safety we have: • Experienced Qualified Scaffolders • Full range of Equipment • Including Alloy Mobile & Builder’s Props

PHONE 0800 622 7929

OMAHA - SNELLS BEACH - WARKWORTH - MANGAWHAI Member of Scaffolding and Rigging New Zealand

• Rural & Urban Subdivision • Boundary Locations • Site Contour Plans • Construction Set-out

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

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Don’t let your septic tank become costly - service it now!

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Taxi Coach & Bus Hire TMV Private Hire Save time heading to and from the Airport and use our Shuttle Service which has access to the Northern Busway. Do you have a Function coming up? We have a wide range of vehicles to help get everyone safely to and from any event.

Septic Tank/Grease Trap Cleaning Septic & Sewerage Treatment Systems

- Residential & Light Commercial - Quick Stage - OSH Standards - Tube & Clip - Qualified Scaffolders - Reliable Service P 09 425 0300 M 021 774 653 F 09 423 0017

THT Machinery

Digital Freeview Satellite

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Installation & Repairs

TRANSPORTERS Tractors, diggers, machinery movement, up to 10 tonne

TV • FM Aerials • Tuning Additional TV Outlets Phone David Redding 09 422 7227 or 0274 585 457

Household Water Deliveries 0800 747 928 mobile: 027 556 6111

Pump & Filtration Services (2007) Ltd

clean. care. repair. WATER TANK CLEANING & REPAIR SERVICES

Warkworth: Phone Karl or Kylie Oldham 027 240 7791 email: mobikair.rodney@gmail.com

Mangawhai: Phil Lathrope 431 4608 | 021 642 668 email: mobikair.mangawhai@gmail.com

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Rodney Sales & Service 09 425 6080

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A SMART REPAIR Service for F&P smartdrive washers, F&P/Simpson dryers. Prompt service 021 168 7349.

RAWLEIGH Products. Ph Pat 09 945 0495

DRIVEWAYS MAINTENANCE Grading, rolling & metalling for rural Driveways. No job too BIG or small. Ph Bruce 425 7766

M: 021 425 887 T: 09 425 0075 E: pumps4u@live.com

Pumps & Filters Water Treatment Spa & Pool Shop Water Testing Valet Service Water Blasters Tanks & Sprayers 24 Hour Mobile & Workshop Service

• Water Filters • UV Sterilisers • Reverse Osmosis • Water Coolers • Whole House • Water Pumps • Tanks • Rain Harvesting • Pre-Tank Filters Call Steve 027 478 7427

• Water treatment & Filtration • Pumps • Pool & Spas • Waterblasters 7days / 24hours Paul Harris

HOME MAINTENANCE & IMPROVEMENT HANDYMAN Carpentry, small jobs, rubbish removal etc Ph/Txt Dave 027 420 5155

Shop hours Mon - Fri 8am-5pm Sat 9am-12pm

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$4.40 inc GST per line or $11.20 per/cm inc GST for boxed adverts. HOME MAINTENANCE & IMPROVEMENT A GARDEN & SECTION SERVICE for home or bach. Trees, hedges, lawns, tidy-ups, water blasting, regular checks. Green waste and rubbish removal. Ph Anton 021 133 8884

Blue Skies Cleaning Window Cleaning, Soft Bio House Wash, Gutter Clean, All Exterior Cleaning, Water Blasting, Roof Treatment, Local Professional service. Ph Pat 022-646-5849

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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BELOVED CAT MISSING

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Black & white male, 11 years, no collar. Since 5th February from central Matakana ** REWARD ** Please would you look out for him? Check locked-up areas like sheds, & in your garden & under decks? Thank you! Ph Lindy 027 222 3970 or 0508 650 200 ext 5932

Or need your Freeview box tuned for the new channels? TV repairs, microwave oven repairs, Freeview installations. Ph Paul 09 422 0500 or 027 29 222 04 WATER FILTERS - Underbench, Whole house, UV & water spotting, Work Guaranteed. Ph Steve 094223245 steve@aquafilter.co.nz WATER PUMPS - no water? old cast iron pump? Sales Service & Installation. Work Guaranteed. Ph Steve 09 422 3245 steve@aquafilter.co.nz WINDOW CLEANING/HOUSEWASH Local professional service. Ph Pat 022646-5849.

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Have you been affected by someone's drinking?

Al-Anon Family Groups can help. We welcome you to the 'Warkworth Family Recovery' group confidential meeting. We meet at 30 View Rd, Warkworth every Wednesday from 7.30pm till 8.30pm. For more information visit: www.al-anon.org.nz

22FT WRIGHT VARIANT YACHT FOR SALE

Built for safe cruising in Hauraki Gulf. Has bilge keels ie a keel each side of hull which keeps yacht upright at low tide. A variety of sails, Yanmar 10 h/p diesel engine, Sat Nav , VHF radio, depth sounder, toilet. Sleeps 4. Reasonable offers considered. Ph 021 268 5856 to view at Mangawhai

MARKETS MUSEUM SUMMER MARKETS 1st Saturday of the month, 8am, Old Masonic Hall, Baxter Street, Warkworth. Enquiries Warkworth 425 8482.

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Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in the Warkworth area:

Warkworth Fellowship Monday 07:30pm, Warkworth Primary School Teachers Lounge, 34A Hill Street, Warkworth; Open to Visitors. Wheelchair Access. Snells Beach Big Book Meeting Thursday 7:30pm, Mahurangi Christian School, 410 Mahurangi East Rd, Snells Beach; Open to Visitors. If you want to drink, that is your business, if you want to stop, we can help. Phone/text 0275 773 689 www.aa.org.nz | www.12steps.nz Supported by Mahurangi Matters

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE SERVICE DESKS A reminder to the public that the JP Service Desks are available as follows: Warkworth – at the Council Offices Monday 10.00 – 2.00 If there is a long weekend, it is the following Tuesday from 10.00 to 12.00. Matakana- Cinema Complex Tuesday 11.00-1.00 Snells Beach – at the Library Friday 10.00 – 12.00 Warkworth RSA Fridays 4.00 to 5.00 No appointment is needed. There is no cost. At all other times there are plenty of other JP’s available in the Warkworth/Mahurangi Area, either in the Warkworth Community phone book, or on-line “find a JP”. Supported by Mahurangi Matters

SNELLS BEACH RATEPAYERS AND RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED AGM will be held at Mahurangi East Community Centre Hamatana Rd. 7-30pm, Monday, 6 May 2019. treasurersbrr@gmail.com

Cancer Support Warkworth & Wellsford group

We meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Tui House Hospice, 32 Glenmore Drive, Warkworth at 10am. Friendly support from members Guest speakers Enjoy morning tea or coffee with us Contact: Sue McLeod 425 4994 or 021 649 081 Susan Tomas 423 8424 Supported by Mahurangi Matters

Mahurangi Cruising Club Yearbook

Available from Mahurangi Matters 17 Neville Street.

Supported by Mahurangi Matters MISSING 22 AIR RIFLE Possibly given by a lady from Kaiwaka to someone in the Warkworth area to repair. Any info phone 09 431 2311, 027 4431 339. POINT WELLS COMMUNITY RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION AGM Sunday 07th April 2019 @ 4.00pm @ the Point Wells Hall. WARKWORTH HOCKEY CLUB INAUGURAL AGM Thursday 2nd May 2019 at 7.00pm at Warkworth Hockey Turf, Warkworth Showgrounds. Purpose: To decide positions and committee as per constitution formed. Chair, Deputy Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, General Committee. All welcome. Supported by Mahurangi Matters

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Netball Rodney Centre is calling for Expressions of Interest for the operation of the canteen during the winter netball season in Wellsford. This will involve Friday evenings and Saturday mornings. Requirements: Provide food and drink for purchase by players, officials and spectators from 5.30pm until the end of play on Friday evening and from 8.30am until the end of play on Saturday morning during netball season. Competition starts Friday 3rd May 2019 and may include a couple of Sundays during the season where we hold some tournaments. A complete calendar of dates will be given to the successful party. Expressions of interest are due to the Centre Co-ordinator by Monday 15th April and may be emailed to netballrodneycenter@xtra.co.nz or posted to Netball Rodney Centre, PO Box 4, Wellsford 0940. For more information please email the Centre Co-ordinator netballrodneycenter@xtra.co.nz

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Holy Thursday April 18th

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Blessing of Palms at all masses SATURDAY EVE (VIGIL) April 13th Warkworth 6.00pm PALM SUNDAY April 14th Puhoi 8.30am and Warkworth 10.30am

The Mass of the Lord’s Supper & Washing of the Feet, Procession of Blessed Sacrament to the Altar of Repose Adoration Puhoi 7.00pm and Warkworth 8.30pm

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(Day of fasting & Abstinence) Puhoi 10.00am Stations of the Cross followed by Confessions in Church Warkworth 3.00pm Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion & Death, Reading of the Lord’s Passion, Prayers of Intercession, Veneration of the Cross, Collection of Lenten Appeal and Holy Places, Holy Communion, Confessions after Ceremonies

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Teams in the Silly Bugg#rs Challenge were a mix of children and families.

Competitors in the junior young farmers competition.

Anna Hardy, of Tauhoa, found a new friend in Shaun the dog.

The Warkworth A&P Lifestyle Show looks set to be held permanently in March following a successful turnout on March 16. Traditionally held on Auckland Anniversary weekend in January, the show moved to March this year to try to arrest dwindling attendances. The January date clashed with a number of other local events and the notorious traffic jams over the anniversary weekend were also seen as a deterrent. Chairman Allan Barber says attendance was estimated at between 3000 and 4000. “We think it was a very successful day,” he says. “The weather was great, traffic was not an issue and more volunteers were available. “There was good involvement from schools and children in the indoor section competitions, kapa haka and

Pasifika entertainment, and the crowds also enjoyed the free entertainment and Silly Bugg#rs challenge.” The new date meant the equestrian section did not happen and the cattle competition was not held because of M.bovis. “But the cancellation of these events had no real impact, apart from the odd disappointed competitor, and we had many more goats than usual to compensate for the lack of cattle. “People spread out over the grounds and there was good engagement with trade sites, a much improved sound system and main stage activity, good crowds at the shearing and the wood chopping, and good integration with the Young Farmers events. “For the first time I can remember, the whole day was relatively stress free because everybody pulled their weight and things

happened as desired – sponsors helped to make the day a success and everybody seemed to be having fun.” The Young Farmers event was won by Auckland-based business graduate James Robertson, 22, while Wellsford dairy farm manager Daniel Richards won the innovation award. The Mahu Silly Bugg#rs Challenge had its second outing at the show with 18 teams registered. They raced through 20 fun activity stations. These included the elephant swing, space hopper slalom, nut stack, turkey waddle and sponge launcher. The winners this year were the Kayes family from Millwater. A final decision on the date of next year’s show will be made at the next committee meeting, but Mr Barber says there is a strong preference for the second or third weekend in March.

Organisers rejoice at A&P date change

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Molly May McGuinness, 6, of Leigh, took advantage of the free pony rides.

Gaby Bailey, of Warkworth, took her pet goose Pancake for a stroll in style.

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FE ATU R E

Sediment concern spurs new river catchment approach The health of the Matakana River catchment, which includes the Glen Eden River, is the focus of a group that will be officially launched next month. Friends of Awa Matakanakana formed in late 2017 but only became incorporated recently. Inaugural chairperson Dr John Collins, of Sandspit, says the group is ready to play a larger role in local catchment management issues. Auckland Councillor Penny Hulse will be the keynote speaker at the official launch in the Matakana Hall on Thursday May 16. Representatives of Ngati Manuhiri, WaiCare and other organisations have been invited to attend, and the group will display photos of what they have been working on over the past 12 to 14 months. John says there are a number of organisations doing good environmental work in places such as Sandspit, Whangateau, Rainbows End and around the Mahurangi River. “But it didn’t seem like any one group was taking a ‘whole of catchment’ approach to water quality issues in Matakana, which includes the Sandspit estuary,” he says. “There is a mosaic of issues across the whole region and we hope local groups will work together openly

Water quality in the Matakana River, above the falls, is being tested every three months. On site last month were, from left, Martin Evans, John Collins and Mark Foster. The testing regime covers air and water temperatures, dissolved oxygen, pH, nitrates and phosphorous.

and collaboratively.” Members of Awa Matakanakana are already involved in a water quality testing regime, assisted by WaiCare, looking at the health of streams by testing for phosphorous, nitrates, sediment and pH, as well as recording sightings of microinvertebrates. They are taking over the cockle counting in the estuary at Sandspit and hope to eventually test for E coli. “The amount of development happening in Matakana has the

potential to increase run-off into the river, which is of concern. Without care, we could wind up with a dry Matakana River or one that is just a creek. “We are also keen to ensure that any discharge from the new stormwater system in the village is properly treated and safe to discharge.” In due course, the group hopes to work with schools and has an expectation that Auckland Council will do its part by “putting the teeth into regulations

so that what people think is happening does actually occur”. The Matakana-Sandspit catchment includes the Matakana and Glen Eden Rivers and many smaller tributaries, the surrounding hills and the Matakana Valley. Anyone with an interest in the environment and catchment management is welcome to attend the launch. Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Info: matakanakana2@gmail.com

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Warkworth family unveils plan to save heritage orchard An historic orchard on State Highway 1, just south of Warkworth, could become a visitor attraction and learning centre if Auckland Council accepts a recommendation in the current draft Warkworth Structure Plan. Under the Auckland Unitary Plan, Kenilworth Orchard, owned by the Morrison family, is earmarked for future urban development. However, the family hopes Council can be persuaded to change the zoning so that it can be retained for primarily horticultural purposes. Family spokesperson Bevan Morrison says economically, the eight-hectare orchard cannot bear the burden of being rated as anything other than farmland. The future of the orchard has been under a cloud for more than a decade. When the Puhoi to Warkworth motorway was first mooted, four of the nine proposed routes went through the farm. Tom and Robyn Morrison, who live on the farm, say living with so much uncertainty has been difficult. “It was tough to make any longterm decisions or justify any further investment, and as a result, maintenance of the trees has suffered,” Tom says. “Although our four children – David, Bevan, Jo and Paul – all have their own careers, as a family we are keen to retain the orchard. The kids grew up here and they want their children to have the same experience even though they are under no illusions about how

Members of the Morrison family are pleased that part of Warkworth’s horticultural heritage will be saved if Auckland Council gives the orchard proposal the green light. Pictured are Tom and Robyn Morrison, with three of their four children Jo, Paul and Bevan, and grandson Maximilian.

much work is involved in running this kind of operation.” Many of the fruit trees in the orchard have a long and impressive pedigree. The Gladney’s Red, for instance, was the first apple exported from NZ, arriving in London packed in cases of sawdust. As well as apples, there are peach, plum, pear and citrus trees. If the plan goes ahead, the family envisages an orchard that showcases its heritage trees and history, and provides hands-on learning opportunities for schools and others. The plan involves

moving the shop towards Warkworth (opposite The Grange driving range) and expanding it to include a cafe, playground, farmers market and events centre, with pick-yourown, animal petting and camping opportunities. It would also be linked to the town through walkway and cycleway networks. “The opportunity to invest now in something that will have such a positive impact and provide for generations to come is priceless and worth fighting for,” Bevan says. “The

shame would be to only see this value after the opportunity has passed.” Tom adds that their philosophy is one of guardianship for future generations. “Like my parents, we endeavour to work with nature, protect our environment, love our surrounds and especially our Mahurangi River, in whose catchment we live.” The structure plan closed for submissions on March 25 and is scheduled to go to Council’s Planning Committee for adoption in June. D.I.Y KITS - make your own bath bombs, lip balm, cleaning products and more. Our kits are hand made in the Hibiscus Coast with natural ingredients. Everything you need is in the kits including containers and essential oils. Great as gifts, school holiday activities and birthday parties.

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Central’s Tips April 2019

It’s time to sow root vegetables like carrots, beetroot and parsnips and do some garden maintenance after the hot, hot summer months. Prune hedges and topiaries, de-thatch your lawn and re-sow bare areas. Pumpkins, melons and grapes and figs are starting to ripen - yum!

In the Veggie Patch • Rejuvenate the vegetable patch by taking out spent crops and vines such as corn and tomatoes. The Gladney’s Red (insert), which still grows at the Morrison family orchard, was the first apple exported to England.

Orchard has a long history English settlers, Edward and Janet Morrison, established the original Morrison orchard and nursery, known as Red Bluff and Glen Kowhai, in 1873. The operation was located on the banks of the Mahurangi River, along Hepburn Creek Road. At its peak, Red Bluff and Glen Kowhai was the largest operation of its kind in the southern hemisphere, covering just over 70 hectares (180 acres) and accommodating 250,000 trees including more than 160 varieties of apple. The nursery was responsible for developing the Morrison seedless

grapefruit (Poorman’s Orange) from a cutting taken from Sir George Grey’s garden at Mansion House on Kawau Island. The Morrisons were forced to burn their trees in 1920 under claims that the orchard had introduced fire blight to Australia. It took 90 years and a challenge by New Zealand in the World Court in Geneva, before Australia’s ban on NZ apples was finally lifted in 2011. The current orchard, on State Highway 1, was planted by Edward’s grandson Athol in the early 1930s and included many of the original Red Bluff trees.

• Directly sow carrots, beetroot and parsnip now • Good time to plant herbs such as parsley, coriander and winter savory

• Ripening melons and pumpkins need a dry base to sit on, such as straw

The rest of the Garden • Prune hedges and topiaries – lightly dig some compost around the stems

• Stop dead-heading and feeding roses – leaving on stems lets them ‘harden up’ for winter and signals time for dormancy is coming.

• De-thatch your lawn and over-sow thin areas of the lawn, with Prolawn seed and Turfmaster Starter

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Group moves from wetland restoration to waste reduction A Sandspit community group is planning to offer tips, training and even free tiger worms in a bid to help local residents do their best to care for the environment. Sandspit SOS Incorporated (SSOSI) members have spent much of their time over the past six years restoring a wetland reserve in Brick Bay Drive, but they are now planning to offer practical environmental encouragement across a wider area. Chairperson Jean-Ann Holt says that while not everyone wants to get involved in actual tree planting or environmental advocacy, there are plenty of things all households can do, even if it’s just being careful about what they flush down the toilet. “Our next project is that we want to remind people of all the ways that they can do their bit,” she says. “So, things like how to look after your septic tanks, information about inorganic rubbish collection or recycling, and how to deal with food waste.” SSOSI plans to provide information on composting, bokashi (a fermentation process that helps break down food waste quickly) and worm farming, with members willing to visit local residents to help set up systems, and even donate free tiger worms for new worm farms, which usually cost around $50. SSOSI was originally formed in 2009 to oppose the building of Sandspit Marina and its primary objective remains the protection and conservation of the estuary, coast and catchment land. In the past six years, members and

SSOSI members on a break from tree planting, from left, Domenico Wood, Jean-Ann Holt, Steven Neville (and Sally the dog), Karina Morris, Doug Holt, Michelle Neville and Al Howden.

friends have planted at least 5000 trees in the Brick Bay Drive Wetland Reserve, transforming what was a barren roadside into sheltered bushland where rare birds such as the banded rail now nest. They are currently trying to establish a clearly defined “edge” to the reserve to prevent cars and boat trailers from damaging trees when they park on the roadside verge during weekends and summer. Jean-Ann says new group members are always welcome, or people can “try before they buy” by becoming a friend of SSOSI. Info: Contact Jean-Ann on 09 425 8533 or savesandspit@gmail.com, or visit sandspit.org

Bacteria concern at Piroa Falls Investigations are underway into the source of consistently elevated bacterial levels at some popular Northland summer swim spots, including Waipu’s Piroa Falls. Northland Regional Council Council Chairman Bill Shepherd says previous investigations have identified wildfowl and ruminant animals (like cows) as the source of faecal contamination at the falls. Council advises people not to swim for two or three days after heavy rain, which can carry run-off from land.

“As a rule of thumb, don’t swim if the water looks dirty or murky, smells or has scum on its surface and look out for or consider any potential sources of contamination, both nearby and upstream,” Mr Shepherd says. Water quality concerns can be reported to the Council’s environmental hotline: 0800 504 639. Weekly monitoring results for all swimming sites can be found on the LAWA website: lawa.org.nz/exploredata/swimming.

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Ian Kennedy explained how the design addressed environmental concerns.

Orangi Edmonds from Te Aroha Pa said her hapu hadn’t been consulted.

A three way stoush between two hapu of Ngati Rango and Waste Management made for an eventful hui in Helensville on March 23. Organiser William Kapea said the hui was called by Ngati Rango to get Waste Management under the same roof as local tribe members to address concerns over the proposed landfill in the Dome Valley. But before things could get properly underway proceedings were interrupted by chairwoman of Te Aroha Pa Orangi Edmonds, who said her hapu had not been represented. “We knew nothing about this meeting, and this panel doesn’t represent us. I am here for the mana of our people, and we totally oppose this,” Orangi said. Moderator Richard Nahi apologised

restore it,” she said. A member of the crowd, Herby Skipper said that he went to school in the area and when it rained the kids who lived near the rivers were sent home early. “It beggars belief that we would put a landfill among a system of rivers, and you can’t tell me they won’t break their banks. People live and support themselves on the Hoteo. It’s wai tapu (sacred).” One man stood up and asked Ngati Rango to declare the area tapu to prevent the proposed landfill from happening. Linda Clapham, who is a former trustee of Guardians of the Kaipara, said any negative impact to the waterways would have an impact on

Waste Management attends first hui with Kaipara iwi for the fact that Te Aroha marae had not been approached appropriately and acknowledged Orangi’s right to raise the point. Te Aroha Pa trustee Margie Tukerangi was also firm on the hapu’s position on the proposed landfill, saying there was no way they would agree to anything that could jeopardise the waterways her tribe traditionally relied upon. “Thank you for your mahi (work) but there is no rationalisation for this. Don’t bring it into our catchment because we won’t support it,” Margie said. “You can’t control what might happen in the future and we’ve seen that with the silting of the Kaipara. The Hoteo river feeds 32,000 tonnes of sediment into the harbour each year and we already don’t have the money to

the nation’s snapper. “DNA studies have shown that snapper from as far as Wellington spawn in the Kaipara. If you want to build a landfill alongside the Hoteo in a geographically chaotic area good luck to you and good luck to the snapper,” Linda said. Waste Management technical services manager Ian Kennedy told the audience that the landfill would feature a clay lining that would drain any leachate into a series of collection ponds. He said the ponds had been designed with a 100-year storm in mind so there should be no leakage of leachate into the Hoteo river. “Do you promise?” asked a member of the crowd.

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Speak out on sports Auckland Council wants residents to help shape a new investment strategy aimed at getting more people active and involved in community sport. Council has developed a plan to encourage this – Increasing Aucklanders’ Participation in Sport: Investment Plan 2019-2039. You can read it and submit your opinion on the Our Auckland website. Questions can be sent to sportsplan2019@ aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

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Dying shame Within the rainforest on our Kaipara lifestyle property, the largest and most impressive tree is a majestic kauri that may have been seeded half a millennium ago – only a few hundred years after Maori arrived and settled in Aotearoa, and about the time Abel Tasman became the first European to set foot on this land. The scale of this kauri, with its girth approaching three metres, never fails to awe friends who see it for the first time. This magnificent kauri survived the age of axes and saws but now faces its greatest threat – a subterranean organism, the fungus-like pathogen Phytophthora agathidicida, commonly known as kauri dieback (KDB). Kauri trees can be infected well before they show any signs of the disease. Most, if not all, infected trees die. The pathogen spreads by moving through the soil and attacking the root systems of the trees. The agents of its transmission (vectors) include contaminated footwear and other clothing and gear and vehicles or digging equipment that penetrate the soil surface. Animals that disturb soft or muddy soil with their hooves, including wild pigs and stock, can also transmit KDB. The KDB organism and its history is not yet completely understood by scientists, despite many investigations. The high tree mortality rate and its rate of spread suggests it is a relatively recent invasive species, but its actual pathway into New Zealand is unknown. It was first detected on Great Barrier Island in 1972 and was later detected in the Waitakere Ranges in 2006. In 2015, the organism was finally and formally identified with the name Phytophthora agathidicida. In August 2018, all Forest and Bird reserves including North Shore reserves were closed as a precaution. Vaccination of individual trees by phosphite has been trialled with some success, but this does not provide a blanket protection for

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Students call on community to act on climate change A group of 30 students from Mahurangi College marched through Warkworth on March 15 to protest inaction over climate change, as part of the Fridays for Future worldwide demonstration. Led by 15-year-old Briar Minson, each of the students had chosen to give up an hour of their school day to highlight what they believe is an important message. “We want everyone to think about climate change as a community and explore different solutions. Educate yourself and others because it all starts with knowing the problem,” she says. The students identified several sustainability issues they believed could be tackled. Louise Daum, 14, whose placard read ‘I’ve seen better cabinets from IKEA’, challenged the government to take the cause more seriously. “Stop imports on products with plastic packaging. So many school lunch packages have plastic wrapped in plastic that gets used once and thrown away,” she says. “Banning plastic bags was good but more needs to be done, especially since our recycling is no longer being taken by China.” Lexe Van Satnen, 15, is vegan and says that a lot of her friends have made the choice to become vegetarians as a way of helping the environment. “If there’s less demand for meat then it cuts down on methane produced by cows and other animals,” she says.

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Brandon Lewis, 15, says it’s up to him and his peers to do the right thing after the previous generation let them down. “Our parents have made the climate bad with their cars, but when I start driving I’m going to try to get an electric car, especially since there is a charge station in Warkworth,” he says. The students received plenty of support during their march in Warkworth with motorists honking their horns and passersby cheering

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Leigh Sawmill Cafe gig to celebrate iconic music venue The granddaughter of Leigh Sawmill Café founder Grattan Guinness will host a ‘New Era’ Fundraiser Party on Saturday, April 6, to mark the transition of the café into new ownership, and at the same time raise money for a documentary film about the iconic music venue. Saffron Guinness has lined up a series of DJs, producers and MCs for the party, including International Observer, MC Bjorn, Haz Beats & Lucky Lance, Sunshine Sound System & P Digsss, Dylan C, Stinky Jim, Cian, Dubhead, Wendy Douglas, Zane T, Anya Vitali and Mr. Big Stuff. The party will also feature art installations and “interactive theatrical acts”. Saffron says the invited artists are long-standing friends of the Sawmill who are donating their time because of their love for the venue. “It’s certainly been a cultural hub. People from all around the world have come in, joined our family and become part of the Sawmill community,” she says. “Now that it has passed into new ownership, I’m recognising just what the Sawmill has done for Leigh and the wider community.” The café was voted best small venue

Saffron Guinness beside the famed Sawmill Bechstein grand piano, which was lovingly restored by her grandfather.

by artists for several years in a row. Saffron is raising money for a film, Sawblade, to celebrate the Café’s contribution to New Zealand music culture and to honour Grattan Guinness. She says the film will feature charismatic figures from throughout the Sawmill’s history – from the glory days of exquisite food, beverages,

music and partying, to the tragic death of Grattan, who drowned at Goat Island last year. Archival footage will be interspersed with interviews with characters and performers who have been involved with the Sawmill since its inception to the present day. The New Era Fundraiser Party will also be filmed and form part of the

footage for the documentary. Saffron anticipates releasing a short film of about 20 minutes by December for screening locally and at various international film festivals. She hopes the short film can then be used as a springboard to raise money for a longer documentary to tell the Sawmill Café story in even more depth. Saffron says she is so grateful for the upbringing she had at the Sawmill and the artists she has got to meet over the years. Her many favourites have included Fat Freddy’s Drop, Trinity Roots and Fly My Pretties. While working at the restaurant, she says her favourite job was to go into her grandfather’s vege patch and pick the herbs needed for that night’s dishes. “Just to get a breath of fresh air and dwell in the garden for a bit was always the best part,” she says. The Guinness family sold the Sawmill Café in November to restaurateur Craig Andersen, who also owns Cotto restaurant in Karangahape Road. The Leigh Sawmill Café ‘New Era’ Party and Sawblade documentary fundraiser starts at 3pm and continues until 1am. Children are free and welcome until 8pm. Tickets are available from undertheradar.co.nz.

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Spectacular light show at school fair Ahuroa’s school fair has dropped fireworks this year in favour of a spectacular laser light show, which organisers promise is the best in New Zealand and the US. Organisers say the fireworks have been ditched to be considerate to neighbouring animals. Meanwhile, the 2019 Fair Feast promises non-stop fun and culinary delights. There will be lamb on the spit, sausage sizzles, a variety of games, face painting and cake sales. Spokesperson Gayathri Rajeswaran says for the first time the fair will be a zero-waste event. “We’re doing our bit for the environment. There’s No Planet B.” The fair takes place in the school grounds on Saturday, April 6, from 4.30pm.

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Psychedelic folk quartet A.U.R.A are revisiting the Leigh Sawmill on April 12 as part of a national tour of boutique gig venues for their new album, Secret Intelligent Light. A.U.R.A started as a solo project by Albert Mikolaj but has picked up talent over the years, including Ben Lemi (French for Rabbits, Trinity Roots, Dawn Diver), Deanne Krieg (Ida Lune, Congress of Animals) and Samuel Austin. Albert says his song writing has been inspired by time spent in Argentina during the 2001 economic crisis. “It had a rhythmic influence and I

started introducing Spanish into my lyrics. It made me realise that melody is more important than language and is a way of escaping the tropes.” The band’s new single Immensely I is driven by strong drum beats, punchy bass and afro-infused guitar riffs. Albert says it’s reminiscent of Paul Simons’ landmark release, Graceland. Audiences on the night can expect a bit of introspection and a lot of dancing. “It will be more of a deep night than a big Friday out, but you will get something else in return for that. It will have a lot of heart which is what I

think New Zealand needs right now.” “The Sawmill has a great vibe because it is set up for the music rather than just focusing on the beer drinking,” he says. Doors open at 7.30pm and tickets are $15 from undertheradard.co.nz.

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Hendrix lookalikes. They all come out of the woodwork for these gigs. Jimi’s memory and music is very much alive all over New Zealand.” An important milestone was meeting American Hendrix impersonator Randy Hansen during the New Zealand leg of Hansen’s 2017 Hendrix Revolution tour. “Randy’s bass player Ufo Walter saw one of our performances on YouTube and told us, ‘You guys rock, we should meet in NZ’, so we did. It was very humbling. Randy is the only Hendrix impersonator endorsed by the Hendrix Estate, so you know he’s the real deal.” In The Hendrix Project, Phil is joined by Paul Fisher on bass and drummer Peter “Rooda” Warren (ex-DD Smash, The Narcs, Graham Brazier Farewell) in what promises to be a suitably electrifying performance. The Hendrix Project play the Mangawhai Tavern on Saturday, April 20, at 9pm. Tickets $20 from iticket. co.nz

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Four years ago, The Hendrix Project performed at the Mangawhai Tavern to rave reviews. One Facebook commentator said the show was truly epic: “These guys really can play Hendrix as it should be played.” But lead singer and guitarist Phil Roberts says a plethora of problems have kept the band from returning until now. “Touring, lineup changes, illnesses, a break with management – pretty much every excuse in the book,” he says. Nevertheless, since 2015 they have played shows and festivals up and down the country. Most recently at the Reminisce Festival in Tauranga performing to around 5000 attendees. When the project was founded, Phil was initially terrified by the prospect of assuming the Hendrix mantle. “I didn’t sleep much – it was a big deal to me to get it right or ditch the whole thing. But after three months of rehearsal – much to my relief – things came together. It probably took another three months after that to settle in completely and actually enjoy what we were doing.” Fifty-nine years have passed since Hendrix’s death, but Phil says interest in his musical legacy shows no signs of abating. “Along the way we’ve seen Hendrix tattoos, Hendrix number plates,

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Students ready to abandon comfort zones Students and parents at Tapora School listened with rapt attention to volcanic eruption survivor William Pike during an event to launch the William Pike Challenge Award (WPCA) at the school last month. The challenge will see Tapora’s Year 7 and 8 students undertake a variety of outdoor and community service activities to develop skills in leadership, independent thinking and teamwork. At the barbecue launch event held on March 21, William described his own experiences during an eruption on Mt Ruapehu. William was trapped, crushed and became severely hypothermic. In addition to other life-threatening injuries, his right leg had to be amputated below the knee. Despite his experiences, William remains a passionate outdoorsman and he encouraged students to be similarly ready to step outside their comfort zones. To illustrate his point, he persuaded one student to take up the challenge of polishing his prosthetic leg. “I believe our young people need to be equipped with the soft skills and life experiences to prepare them for whatever life throws at them,” William said. Tapora students have already completed their first challenge, which involved white water rafting at Wero

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Whitewater Park. Other adventures will include a high ropes course, bush tramping and overnight camping. Community service activities will likely include tree planting at Atiu Creek, volunteering at the local library and volunteering at an animal shelter. Other projects that will be considered include learning to cook, sew and motocross riding. WPCA provides schools with support, resources and inspiration to facilitate the year-long programme and children receive a certificate upon completion.

Tapora principal Keryl Lee said the school is looking forward to running the WPCA programme this year. She said the programme will offer students an exciting pathway to education outside the classroom and to physical education. “The establishment of positive connections across home, school, peer and community life is one of many outcomes we look forward to,” she said. More than 3000 students from 95 schools are participating in the WPCA this year.

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Gala makes way for fun run Mangawhai Beach School has decided to forego its annual gala on Labour Weekend this year in favour of a fun run event that will see kids tackle an obstacle course with a water slide and colour run on Tuesday, April 9. Community sponsors have chipped in to make the course as exciting a challenge as possible, deputy principal and organiser Emma Grieve says. “It will start with a crossfit-style obstacle course provided by Fit365. Then the kids will hit the hay bales, which they will have to climb,” she says. “There will be a water station where the fire brigade will spray and soap the kids using a fire engine and a tank provided by Mangawhai water, and finally they will have to run through a stream of coloured powder.” The aim of the event is to raise $50,000 to equip a community gym, which the school recently took over. The money will be used for a

contemporary dance studio as well as a science, technology, engineering, arts, and maths (STEAM) room. Emma anticipates the event will be as effective at raising funds as galas from previous years, but will allow organising teachers and students to have a Labour Weekend holiday for the first time in 14 years. So far, students have raised over $30,000 in pledges via the Everydayhero NZ website. Alex Inder, 10, has already raised $572 through pledges from family and friends and says he is looking forward to the STEAM room because he wants to learn to pilot drones. There are also guaranteed prizes for every child who participates in the fundraising, ranging from a yoyo to a hoverboard, depending on how much they raise. Everyone who enters the fun run also goes into a draw to win travel vouchers.

Antique Fair returns to Matakana A popular annual two-day fundraising Antique Fair returns to Matakana Primary School this Easter holiday weekend. Dealers selling a wide range of china, glassware, jewellery, tools, linen, small furniture and other vintage items will be in the school hall from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21. Entry is by gold coin donation, the proceeds of which will go to towards landscaping the school pool area. In the past, the fair has raised funds for wi-fi speakers and an air conditioning unit. Info: Marie Turtle 027

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Weird goings on at libraries All sorts of wild activities will be going on at local libraries for the Easter School holidays, from crazy crafts and competitions to stories, songs and famous author visits. Mahurangi East will get things off to a flying start with a “wild, messy play afternoon” to celebrate the end of term on Friday, April 12 from 3.30pm onwards at the library in Hamatana Road. Kids will be encouraged to make exciting things that portray a favourite book, show, movie or song, and there will be the chance to make and win water bottles that are edible. On Tuesday, April 16, hilarious musician and children’s author Mr Yipadee will be performing shows at Warkworth Library at 10.30am and 2pm at Wellsford Library. There will be singing, dancing, comedy and fun reads from some of Mr Yipadee’s books, which include Nee Naw the Little Fire Engine, Stinkosaurus and Monster Slime. The chance to create weird, wild and wonderful pompom creatures will be offered at Warkworth on Thursday, April 18 from 10.30am to 11.30am,

and on Tuesday, April 24, celebrated local author Maria Gill will visit to talk about New Zealand’s most endangered animals from her latest book, On the Brink, at 10.30am. The library will also be organising various activities to mark ANZAC Day on Wednesday, April 24, between 10.30am and 11.30am. Wellsford Library will be going wild about upcycling for many of its holiday activities, showing how to make weird and wonderful sock puppet creatures and reusable “no sew” bags from old t-shirts. They will also be running Lego, ‘minute to win it’ and catapult events, and have a Wild Animal Art competition. On the final Friday of the holidays, Warkworth Library will be staging a Wild New Zealand Amazing Race for children aged 8 and over at 10.30am, while Mahurangi East is holding a Where The Wild Things Are Onesie Funsie Library Lockdown after-hours event from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. All three libraries will also have dropin activities being run throughout the holidays. Info: aucklandlibraries.govt.nz

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All downhill for Matakana mountain biking pro

Mangawhai’s Billy Whelan in the annual longboarding competition. Photo, Photo CPL.

Loggers and locals hit the waves at Mangawhai A full field lined up for the sixth annual Logger Heads traditional longboarding contest in Mangawhai on March 9, with 63 surfers across four divisions. Crowds came out to watch logger legends from as far away as Gisborne and Port Waikato display their skills. The event’s Old Mal division requires surfers to use pre-1970s longboards, which are much heavier and require excellent form in traditional nose riding and drop knee turn styles. Organiser Tony Baker says it was a showdown between last year’s winner Jordan Griffin, of Mt Maunganui, and Tom Mason and Matt Newdick, both of Auckland.

“Each rider continues to perfect their approaches towards traditional longboarding with long nose rides, arcing turns and cheater 5’s,” Baker says. In the end, it was Newdick who managed to snag the final and claim his maiden Old Mal title. Mangawhai’s Billy Whelan was lifeguarding on the day and decided to enter the competition, after some prompting from Baker. He was the only local surfer to place in a category, taking second for his styling in the junior logger division. “It was sick to compete at my local breaks and hang around with my mates all day,” Billy said.

“I was pretty stoked because I wasn’t expecting much. I’m not a traditional kind of surfer, but a year ago I thought I would get involved and started practicing.” Billy’s goal is to make the Northland surfing team and compete in the Raglan Scholastics National Surfing Champs in October. Baker says he established the annual Logger Heads at Mangawhai as a grassroots event to fill the void after the demise of the SNZ Hyundai Longboarding Tour. “There is an ever-growing base of loyal loggers here in NZ who have kept the artform alive, and I wanted to provide a canvas for these surfers to show their skills,” Baker says.

Matakana’s Paull Robson has come back with a championship jersey and all his tyres intact after a successful run in round 3 of the National Downhill Series mountain biking event, held in Cardrona, Queenstown. He says riding down the alpine resort in its off season is very different from the mountain biking he is used to in the Dome Valley. “We were riding on scoria slopes with big alpine rock features. Downhill mountain biking is about choosing suspension settings and tyres to suit the terrain. We had fast running tyres with small knobs for the loose ground,” he says. Robson took the top spot in the Mens Masters over 50s category, winning with a score of 500 points. He owes his high score to placing first in each of the three rounds of the series. The first round was held in the Dome Valley and the second at Christchurch Adventure Park. Paull says the skill is not just in the handling of the bike, but in reading the course, often for the first time during the race, and always looking two corners ahead.

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Mahurangi athletes making their mark Rodney College athletes shine Rodney College performed well at the Northland Secondary Schools Athletics in Whangarei on March 14 with nine students taking home medals. Head girl Georgia Brierly took home three golds and broke a Rodney College record in the 100m sprint with a time of 13.06 minutes. Results Junior Boys: Xavier Edmonds Cooper, 1st Shotput 10.75m; Toby Henderson, 1st 300m 41.96, 2nd 200m 25.40, 3rd 800m 2.31.81. Junior Girls: Caitlin Heke, 1st Javelin 23.95m, 3rd 70m Hurdles 27.01

Intermediate Boys: Jackson Brierly, 1st 800m 2.13.09, 1st 1500m 4.50.72; Billy Whelan, 3rd 1500m 5.12.40; Kaden Mill, 3rd High Jump 1.60m. Intermediate Girls: Drew Crosbie, 3rd Shot put 9.19m. Senior Boys: Jesse Manuell, 1st 400m 55.81, 2nd 200m 23.30, 2nd= 100m 11.84. Senior Girls: Georgia Brierly, 1st 100m 12.88, 1st 200m 26.97, 1st 400m 1.05.93; Paige Rynne 3rd Discus 17.35m; Louisa Tubailagi, 2nd 100m 13.15, 2nd 200m 27.99, 2nd 400m 1.07.52, 3rd Long jump 4.30m

Georgia Brierly ahead in the 100m.

Warkworth Athletics awards top prizes Paull Robson was top of the podium at the 2019 downhill series. from previous page

“I did suffer one falling off in my Christchurch race, after hitting a rock on the way past, but outside of that I’m very happy with the way it went.” “It can get a little hairy, but that’s all part of the game. I am trying to show that mountain biking can be continued through to your 50s, and it’s no more dangerous than other sports.” Paull has been involved in competitive mountain biking since his first race in the Dome Valley in 1992.

Warkworth Athletics held its annual prizegiving on March 27, awarding boys and girls who were top in their field between ages 7 to 12. The trophy for the most points scored over the season went to Rylee Cotton, 10. The programme will restart in term 4 and Warkworth Athletics is keen for those interested to make contact at athleticswarkorth@gmail.com Trophy recipients Age 7 Girls: Holly Hale, Gemma Farley; Age 7 Boys: Finn Evans, Nate Grimmer; Age 8 Girls: Ashyln Cotton, Georgie

Cowley, Elsa Stanley; Age 8 Boys: Dillon Genet; Age 9 Girls: Chantal Walker, Sienna Coman-Withrington, Charlotte Callender; Age 9 Boys: Chance Rhodes, Trayce Sholson, Nicholas Hertzer; Age 10 Girls: Tegan Stanley, Alex Holland; Age 10 Boys: Rylee Cotton, Jacob Plesko; Age 11 Girls: Dakota Corringham, Sophie Callender, Kiara Gilliani; Age 11 Boys: James Elder; Age 12 Boys: Balian Adams.

Rylee Cotton, 10, was the winner of the Most Points cup.

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A great weekend of golf last month saw three pro-am tournaments taking place in Mangawhai, Omaha and Warkworth, as part of the NZ PGA Northern Swing series. The series began with the Partners Life Mangawhai pro-am at the Mangawhai Golf Club on Thursday, March 14, setting off a rivalry between pro players from across the country, who competed in each of the tournaments. “Young professional Luke Kwon continued a brilliant run of recent form to card an impressive 7 under par score of 65,” Mangawhai Golf Club operations manager Nick Launder said. “His outstanding score placed him one shot clear of Michael Hendry to secure the major professional’s prize of the day.” By Saturday, the pros had thoroughly warmed up with an incredibly close contest in the Mondiale Omaha Beach pro-am, resulting in a three-way tie between Kieran Muir, Ryan Chisnall, and Gareth Paddison. They each had an 8 under par score of 132 across the two rounds of golf over Saturday and Sunday. Omaha Club president Mike Reid said it was a very tight tournament, with the top 10 players all scoring within two shots of each other. “The leader at the end of the first round was Harry Bateman opening with 64, but he ended up only shooting par on the second round on Sunday, which ultimately positioned him at 6th,” Reid said. But on the Monday, Bateman came back with a vengeance at the Barfoot and Thompson Warkworth pro-am and redeemed himself by taking the top spot with a net 62, 10 under par. Bateman is on form right now with some recent wins placing him at 754 in the world golf rankings, up from 871 at the end of 2018.

The ladies of Warkworth Golf Club got the chance to play with professional players.

Pro golfer Harry Bateman scored 10 under par in an incredible comeback.

The second prize went to Sam An with net 64, while Hadyn Bear and Tae Koh got third equal with net 65. But perhaps the best shot of the day was seen in the amateur division with Val Flemming scoring a holein-one on the 7th green. The amateur prize was ultimately won by Judith McInnes, Yvonne Flynn and Marcia Marshall of the

Warkworth Golf Club. They will be sent away in a BMW for a weekend at Kauri Cliffs lodge. Ladies club captain Jan Parish said the exceptionally good scores were down to the dry weather, which meant balls tended to run fast. “The course was also in great condition with men and women volunteers turning up to mow the lawns, repair the paths and do the gardening,” she said.

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The Canadian team brought their best in the second game of their national tour.

Star player Tenaija Fletcher fends off a tackle.

Players from the Salmon Arm School rugby team travelled 12,000kms from Canada last month to play the girls and boys senior teams from Mahurangi College. Both games were a near whitewash, with Mahurangi fielding a strong defence that the Yetis struggled to penetrate. Ultimately the decision was made to stop keeping score and in both games the teams were mixed in the final quarter. The Canadian Yetis are here for a tour that has been two years in the planning and sees them play against teams from Kaipara, Mahurangi, Rotorua, Tauranga, and Whitianga. Yetis girls coach Daniel Beats says touring the rugby hub of the world had so far been challenging but a great learning

going to remember. The Canadian players were billeted, so there will be lifelong friendships that come out of this,” she says. “We had some new recruits in the girls team, simply because it was an exciting event they wanted to be a part of.” The decision to stop keeping score came after Tenaija Fletcher on the Mahurangi girls side had scored so many tries that referees decided it would be better to just call it a friendly game. “She is a very promising player knocking on the door of NZ rugby,” Stanbra says. Tenaija was awarded a scholarship from the Tania Dalton Foundation last month, which will provide financial aid and mentoring over four years. “It’s going to help a lot with all the costs involved in club fees, uniforms,

Scoring spree as Mahurangi College trounces Canadians experience, particularly as the game is not as popular in his home country. “Rugby isn’t a televised sport in Canada and parents seem to think it’s more dangerous than it is, so it can be difficult to get the players,” he says. “The other challenge today has been coming from -15C weather with snow up to our knees. New Zealand is very humid in comparison, which makes things tiring, and it’s difficult to stay hydrated,” he says. But Salmon Arm players believe that no sport in the world fosters the level of camaraderie like rugby because of the high level of team work required. Mahurangi College director of sport Karlie Stanbra said the school was pleased to take up the opportunity when approached by the Canadian team. “These events are what the kids are

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gear, and physio,” Tenaija says. As part of the third year of her contract with the foundation, she is required to organise a project that gives back to the community and Tenaija wants to set up a permanent senior girls rugby team. “Girls rugby is really growing on a national level and to have it in our community would be huge. It’s about supporting that growth from a grassroots level,” she says. She says the enthusiasm from girls to play against the Canadian Yetis showed there is an appetite for the game. Tania Dalton Foundation spokesperson Duane Dalton says Tenaija is an excellent choice to be a recipient of the scholarship because she is a passionate player who has just scratched the surface of her potential.

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Bingo, Old Masonic Hall, Baxter St, Warkworth, 7pm. Proceeds to Warkworth Museum Warkworth Area Liaison Group for all interested in Warkworth community issues, RSA basement meeting room, 7.30pm. Info: Steve Haycock 0274 963 711 Love For Christchurch fundraising concert, Warkworth Town Hall, 6.30pm. White Chapel Jak and other artists. Tickets $15 from the Town Hall or Harts Pharmacy (see story p6) Night market stalls, food trucks, sausage sizzle, drinks and dinner. Kaipara Flats Sports Club, 4-8pm. Gold coin donation for building extension. Info: Odette 0276 768522 Museum Summer Market, Old Masonic Hall, Warkworth, from 8am. Info: 425 8482 Easter Eggstravaganza, Horizon School, Snells Beach, 10.30am-noon. Easter egg hunt, obstacle course, raffles, food and drink stalls. Gold coin entry. Info: horizon.school.nz (see brief p44) Ahuroa School Fair, Feast and Laser Lights, 4.30pm. Info: ahuroa.school.nz (see story p44) Tapora School Country Dance fundraiser, Wharehine Hall, Pah Hill Road, 7pm, $10 per person. Bring a plate. Info and tickets: Sandy on 422 1835 or email office@tapora.school.nz Leigh Sawmill Café ‘New Era’ Party and documentary fundraiser, 3pm-1am. Tickets: undertheradar.co.nz. (see story p43) Baritone Julien Van Mellaerts with pianist James Baillieu, Warkworth Town Hall, 4pm Point Wells Community Ratepayers Assn annual general meeting, Point Wells Hall, 4pm Celebration of Parks Week guided walk, Martins Bay Recreation Reserve, meet at carpark 287 Martin Bay Road, 10am-noon. Bookings essential: sinead.brimacombe@ aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Wellsford Kindergarten celebrates 50th Anniversary, 4pm6pm. All welcome Warkworth Lions Club quiz night, Bowls Warkworth (teams of 6, $10pp), 7pm A.U.R.A, Leigh Sawmill Cafe (see story p44) Warkworth Quilters Club Exhibition, Mahurangi East Community Centre, Snells Beach, 10am-4.30pm, Friday and 10am-4pm, Saturday. More than 200 quilts, stalls, raffles, cafe, embroidery and glasswork exhibitors. $5 entry Easter Street Market, Waipu, 9am-2pm. Info: streetmarket@waipu.kiwi The Hendrix Project, Mangawhai Tavern , 9pm. Tickets $20 from iticket.co.nz.(see story p45) Antique Fair, Matakana Primary School, 10am-4pm. Gold coin entry for school pool landscaping. Info: 027 443 0018 (see brief p48) Whangarei Heads Arts Trail, Easter 2019, 10am-5pm. Trail guides $5 from Whangarei i-SITE centres. Info: whangareiheadsartstrail.org.nz Kaukapakapa Library, Author Patricia Snelling shares stories of faith, hope and love, 10am-1pm Anzac Day Beauty & The Beast, Otamatea Repertory Theatre, Maungaturoto, 2pm and 6pm. Adults $28, students $15. Tickets from ort.org.nz or Tony’s Lotto Shop

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Sailors home safe after circumnavigation Jonathan Killick news@localmatters.co.nz

Sandspit Yacht Club sailor Dave Ormandy is regaining his land legs after returning from nearly a month at sea on a 38ft yacht, circumnavigating New Zealand anti-clockwise with his shipmate Murray Hartley. Dave and Murray sailed the Arbitare in the Short Handed Sailing Association (SSANZ) 2019 Round New Zealand race, from February 16 to March 14. The pair alternated helming the boat on two-hour shifts, sailing both day and night for up to seven days at a time. “There’s no time for fishing. You don’t stop trying to make the boat go as fast as you can,” Dave says. “Eventually your body establishes a routine and you can quickly fall asleep between shifts because you’re so tired.” Normally, a vessel such as theirs would be crewed by six people because of the demanding work in carting, hoisting and adjusting sails. “There is a high level of physicality because even if you’re just standing, you are continually adjusting. It’s like living your life standing on a Swiss ball.” One of their most thrilling moments was riding 50 knot winds and blasting past Puysegur Point, offshore from Fiordland National Park. “Just before you come around to Foveaux Strait there is a passage that has a gale warning for something like 300 days of the year. Our speedo hit 18.8 knots, which is impressive for a

Dave Ormandy and Murray Hartley sailed a Farr 38 in the SSANZ RNZ race.

boat like ours. “You’d have to say it was pretty hairy, but you know what you are up for and just have to be prepared with the right sails and a plan to deal with it, and hopefully it all works out.” Another highlight of the race was when they were hosted by Stewart Islanders for three days between race legs. “It’s a small community down there and they really embrace the race. They put on a feast of a meal for us and when it was time to leave, they came out in a flotilla to farewell us,” he said. Dave said it was a real adventure meeting the challenge of being out at sea for such a long period of time. “When you’re 200 miles from land and there are albatross flying around as you look up at the stars lighting the night sky, it is pretty special.

“There’s also a sense of self-reliance because if something goes wrong out there, you just have to take stock and do something about it.” Sure enough, on the final leg of the race, Dave and Murray struck disaster when their starter motor cooked and they found themselves without power off the East Cape. “We turned everything off and used the small amount of battery we had left for navigational lights. We only used our electronic chart plotter for a few minutes at a time to get our position and direction, just to know where we were going.” With little light and limited means of navigation, they ventured further out to sea to give the Mercury Islands a wide berth, so as not to hit a rock or another vessel.

Despite this setback, Dave and Murray finished second for the leg and fifth overall, in a race that saw seven boats competing altogether. “You wouldn’t describe us as spring chickens, so we were thrilled with the performance against the young guns, especially considering the circumstances.” Arriving home, the first item on the agenda for Dave was spending time with his wife after a month’s absence. However, he was only back two nights before it was time to get out on the water again to sail the Arbitare to its home in Wellington. Dave says he can’t help his love for being at sea and his wife calls him an ‘aquaholic’. “If you enjoy the outdoors and don’t mind the odd splash of seawater, it is pretty amazing,” he says.

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