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New build fails community housing test A Warkworth developer is shaking his head at a Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) decision that his new six-unit complex is unsuitable for community housing. Toby Yorke had hoped to lease the complex to De Paul House, which provides housing and support services for vulnerable people in the community. Its focus is on families with dependent children, helping them to transition from emergency housing to a stable home. Each of the new two-bedroomed units in Hexham Street includes two heat pumps, double-glazing, a ventilation system and insulation, as well as off street parking, views and a deck. They are also within a short walking distance from town. A HUD spokesperson said the units were unacceptable because the open plan kitchen, living and dining area on the upper floor was 24 square metres, which was about a third smaller than is required for a two-bedroom property. The property was also unsuitable because although the properties had two bathrooms, these were both en suite and could not be accessed without guests walking through a bedroom. “The overall internal layout of the proposed units does not comply with HUD’s design guidelines and is not reconcilable with public housing objectives,” the spokesperson said. They added that HUD turned down few opportunities for new build housing, but this project had some significant design flaws, which would compromise the living experience for public housing tenants longer term.

Toby Yorke at the six units in Hexham Street which have been deemed unsuitable for community housing.

“The Government was actively looking to support community housing providers with building their own properties and moving away from leasing from private developers.” Yorke described HUD’s decision as disappointing. “I’m not trying to portray myself as

someone who is doing this for some altruistic reason, but I did see it as a way of me getting something for my investment, while at the same time providing some much needed accommodation for people in our community who desperately need it. “I can’t see how living in a garage or a motel is better than living in a brand new unit.”

De Paul general manager Jan Rutledge said her organisation was also disappointed the complex was rejected by HUD. She said the need for stable and affordable housing in Warkworth was increasing. “To the quarter ended December 31 last year, 92 applicants were on the public continued on page 2

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New build fails community housing test housing register for Warkworth and it has no doubt increased since then,” Rutledge said. “We already provide social housing to 11 families in the area (23 adults and 40 children) and could easily fill these units in Hexham Street from our transitional housing waitlist.” However, she acknowledged that public housing must meet HUD standards, which have recently been reviewed. “These apartments are in a great location, close to transport and workplaces for our families. Unfortunately, the configuration of the apartments as required by the (Auckland Council) resource consent limited the owner’s options. This resulted in two bedrooms on different levels and smaller living areas than those required by HUD.”

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Minister catches up with Pasifika community

Pacific Peoples Minister Aupito William Sio was in Warkworth last month for a 24-hour whistle-stop tour to meet local Pasfika workers, families and students. He started his visit at the Matakana link road, where about 10 per cent of Wharehine Construction’s workers are from Pacific islands. Minister Sio said it was good that a smaller company like Wharehine had won the contract, as such businesses were the backbone of New Zealand. He then visited Mahurangi College, where he was welcomed by principal Tony Giles with a garland and a powhiri from more than 100 Pasifika students, followed by a Q&A session with students and families. Next stop was Southern Paprika, which is the largest employer of Pacific island people in the region, followed by a tour of Mahu Vision’s new community centre, church and sports facility in Mansel Drive. The highlight of the visit was a colourful evening of Pasifika food and entertainment at Mahurangi College organised by the local Tongan, Tuvalu and Kiribati communities, followed by a Rodney Pacific Communities session with the Minister. The next day Minister Sio visited Composite Joinery with Murray Wyllie and the team, followed by a meeting with Debtfix manager Christine Liggins to discuss a range of money and legal issues facing Pasifika people and the wider community.

From left, project manager Sam Downing, general manager Andy Booth, Minister Sio and MP Marja Lubeck didn’t let a sudden downpour dampen their enthusiasm for progress on the Matakana link road.

The Minister received a warm welcome from more than 100 students and staff at Mahurangi College.

The tour was hosted by Labour list MP Marja Lubeck, who said it had been a wonderful visit and the minister had been

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Artwork to light up Mahurangi River

A spectacle of sound and light on the Mahurangi River, working in unison with the Vector light show on the Auckland Harbour Bridge, is planned for the Warkworth town basin next year. While not due to launch until mid-next year, planning is well underway to install the colourful art installation among the trees on the riverbank opposite the town. With few light and sound based artworks outside the city centre, it is something of a coup for the northern area. Along with the 12 light events each year planned by Vector, a ‘signature’ light and sound programme is being developed with Ngāti Manuhiri to run between sunset and 10pm each evening for most of the year, with the system also available to other events such as the Mahurangi Winter Festival of Lights. The project is a collaboration between Auckland Council’s Regional Public Art Team, Ngāti Manuhiri, One Mahurangi and Vector Lights. It is hoped the installation will help bring some energy into the basin area, including for the surrounding entertainment area of restaurants and bars. One Mahurangi manager Murray Chapman is enthusiastic about the installation. “It’s a means of bringing people into the town and spending money afterwards. Apart from when there is a concert down there, the lighting will be subdued with no sound. It’s only on until 10pm so it won’t have a negative impact on residents nearby,” he says. The 35 lights measure 700mm by 200mm and will have low environmental impacting screw-pile foundations, and will be set one metre above the ground. They will span about 180 metres of the Puhinui Reserve including highlighting mature totara opposite the wharf area. Chapman down plays any concerns over impacts to wildlife in the trees. “It was thought there might be bats using the river, but Auckland Council’s environmental team did extensive survey work there and found none. They also looked at the effects on roosting birds and found these would be minor.” Full costs are not yet known but funding will come from the Auckland Council Regional Public Art Programme budget. This will be the first time they have funded a large scale public artwork of this size in Mahurangi.

The light and sound art installation along the Mahurangi River should be ready to go by mid-2023.

River deepened as dredging project winds-up A $4.3 million project to remove 800,000 cubic metres of silt from the Mahurangi River will draw to a close later this month. An estimated 15 barge loads are still to be removed from an area near the boat ramp in Baxter Street and then the fill site in Hepburn Creek Road will be levelled and covered with topsoil, ready to be re-planted with grass. In total, an 8.2 kilometre stretch of the river has been dredged to a low tide depth of 1.5-metres. Mahurangi River Restoration Trust trustee Hugh Gladwell says prior to dredging there were parts of the river that were ankle deep at low tide. “While the river will never be sparkling blue, the objective has always been to make it swimmable again,” he says. “This should be achievable when the sewerage works closes.” Watercare is promising that when a new $123 million wastewater treatment plant at Snells Beach opens in 2024, the existing Warkworth wastewater treatment plant on the river will be decommissioned. It says this will put an end to the treated discharges into the river, as well as far fewer wet-weather overflows. The dredging project has been carried out in stages over three years, as funds permitted. The biggest boost came when the Ministry for the Environment awarded the project $4.06 million under its Jobs for Nature initiative. At the same time, it gave Auckland Council $5 million for riparian planting and fencing to prevent sediment building up in the river again. The Rodney Local Board contributed $250,000 specifically to dredge the town basin and the trust raised a similar amount through grants and donations. A large component of the support came in the form of in-kind help from local businesses, service clubs and individuals.

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“The fill site alone saved us millions of dollars,” Gladwell says. “If we’d had to dump at sea it would have been a $15 million project. We have landowners Mac and Tania Cookson to thank for that. Hutchinson Engineering has also contributed hugely in time and expertise, as well as many other professionals.” Gladwell says the Warkworth-based scow

Jane Gifford will be able to sail across almost all tides in future. While the trust accepts that there will be a need for maintenance dredging, it may be focused on keeping the town basin clear of silt. “Hopefully, if we can do this, along with the benefits of the riparian planting, silt loading along the rest of the river will be minimised.”

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Call for council candidates Local government elections will be held in October and the process of inviting residents to put their names forward as candidates is about to start. In Mahurangi, voters will be choosing a Mayor to replace Phil Goff, who is not seeking re-election, the one Rodney representative on Auckland Council’s Governing Body, and the four northern Rodney Local Board members. As of last week, there were 10 candidates in the Mayoralty race. They were Viv Beck, Heart of the City chief executive; Gary Brown, Hibiscus and Bays Local Board chair; Wayne Brown, former Mayor of Far North; Efeso Collins, Auckland Councillor; Ted Johnston, 2019 mayoral candidate and co-leader of the New Conservative Party; Jake Law, grandson of former Rodney Mayor John Law; John Lehmann, businessman; Craig Lord, 2019 mayoral candidate; Leo Molloy, businessman; and Michael Morris, Animal Justice candidate. Rodney’s representative on the Governing Body, Councillor Greg Sayers, has

confirmed he will seek a third term. So far, he is unopposed. The Local Board’s Warkworth subdivision has three representatives – Beth Houlbrooke, who is standing down after three terms; Steven Garner and Tim Holdgate. So far, only Holdgate has confirmed he will stand again. The Wellsford subdivision has one representative, a seat currently held by Colin Smith, who is standing again. In Mangawhai, Kaiwaka and Otamatea, eligible voters will be choosing a Kaipara Mayor, three representatives for the Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Ward, two for the Otamatea Ward and one for the new Te Moananui.o Kaipara (Maori Ward). The current Mayor Dr Jason Smith has not confirmed yet whether he will stand again. In the Mangawhai-Kaiwaka Ward, Peter Wethey is standing down, while incumbent Jonathan Larsen will seek another term. Deputy Mayor Anna Curnow is switching from the Otamatea Ward to also stand in Mangawhai-Kaiwaka. Mark Vincent is the other Otamatea representative.

Candidate sessions

Information sessions have been organised for anyone interested in becoming a candidate in the Auckland Council local elections. These sessions will cover topics such as what the Council does and the services and facilities it manages, what an elected representative’s decision-making responsibilities are, what to expect in the role, remuneration and tips on running a campaign. There will be 37 sessions across Auckland. The local ones are as follows: • Mahurangi East Library, Friday, June 10, 10am-noon • Warkworth Library, Friday, June 10, 2pm-4pm • Wellsford Library, Friday, June 17, 10am- noon

Dome Valley upgrade update Navigating road works between Warkworth and Wellsford through Dome Valley looks set to be part of the journey for some months yet, as Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency continues with upgrades through the high accident area. Stage two, closest to Warkworth, has been finished, as has stage four in the northern part of the Dome, between Wayby Valley Road and Forestry Road. Around 65 per cent of the work in stage three, between Forestry Road and Waiwhiu Road, is complete. This includes futureproofing for Vector by installing three kilometres of ducting underneath the new pavement between Frog Pool Farm and Falls Bridge. Waka Kotahi is now widening the southbound shoulder with 200 metres of kerb and pipes still to be installed between Waitaraire Stream and Falls Bridge. Once this is complete, chip seal surfacing and line-marking can be carried out, along with the installation of wire safety barriers. Stage five is also around 65 per cent complete with the road northbound of L Phillips Road to Waiwhiu Road having been widened. A soil nail wall – a retaining wall reinforced by grouted, tension-resisting steel nails – is well on the way to completion. This is located about 250 metres south of the Dome Valley lookout. These soil nail walls are used to stabilise natural soil slopes, which is important for a route like Dome Valley that is surrounded by high hilltops, Waka Kotahi says. The Sheepworld culvert has also been extended to widen the highway. This new culvert extension allows greater capacity for its drainage pipes, minimising the risk of flooding in the area. A retaining wall and wing walls have been built to prevent erosion. Rock areas have also been put in place along the roadside and around the culvert as further erosion protection measures. Stage 1, the final section just south of Wellsford, is currently on hold for rescoping after there were problems with the original design with geotechnical and property access problems. This stage is being redesigned to use the existing road.

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Moving State Highway 1 traffic onto Arawhiti ki Ōkahu The Panetiki site overlooks the entrance to the Leigh Harbour.

Iwi voices strong opposition to Leigh resort

Commissioners hearing a resource consent application for a luxury tourist development in Leigh were given a lesson in Ngati Manuhiri whakapapa (lineage and heritage) when they sat in Warkworth on May 31. Submitters Ngati Manuhiri turned out in force to impress upon the panel the significance of the Cape Rodney headland, which Panetiki Ltd, owned by Carmel and Hugh Fisher, wants to develop. The nine hectares owned by Panetiki sits alongside the Omaha Marae and urupā. Ngati Manuhiri Settlement Trust chair Mook Hohneck said iwi did not have a problem with people living around the marae, it was the development of a resort that they objected to. “That land is our whenua; that sea is our moana – they can’t be separated. It is hugely significant and highly sensitive land,” he said. “Since the settlement trust formed, we have only ever opposed three applications. Why? Because we don’t want to argue with everyone, but when we do object, it is with purpose and for a reason.”

A small section of the new Ara Tūhono – Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway was opened to traffic on 23 May, with the northbound traffic from Hibiscus Coast now travelling across Arawhiti ki Ōkahu (the viaduct over the Ōkahu Inlet). This is an exciting stage in our work to connect the new motorway to the existing State Highway 1 (SH1) and is one of a series of significant road layout changes scheduled to take place in 2022. Soon it will be time for SH1 traffic to make the second switch. On Monday 13 June 2022 (subject to any weather delays) we will move to the second phase of the changes, where the northbound and southbound SH1 traffic will join the Hibiscus Coast Highway traffic on a small section of the new motorway.

Commissioners, led by the chair Greg Hill (centre), held the resource consent hearing in the Warkworth Town Hall. Also on the panel are Peter Kensington and Juliane Chetham.

Hohneck said once there were many marae in the Ngati Manuhiri rohe, but now there was just one – Omaha. “When our people were forcibly removed from Te Hauturu-o-Toi/Little Barrier Island where did they go? To our marae at Omaha. There has always been a pa on that land.” Hohneck described the engagement with iwi by the developers’ representatives as superficial. Auckland Council has recommended that the application be approved with conditions, but the final decision rests with the commissioners.

Traffic heading north will exit from the tunnels and merge onto the Arawhiti ki Ōkahu viaduct. SH1 traffic heading south towards the tunnels will enter onto the new motorway at the new on-ramp, just after Pūhoi Road. Non motorway traffic travelling to Orewa will continue along the state highway using the existing Hibiscus Coast Highway. This road layout change will be formed over one night on Sunday 12 June, under a full SH1 overnight motorway closure between Silverdale to Pūhoi from 9.00pm – 5.00am to allow for the switch to happen. Detours via Silverdale via Hibiscus Coast Highway will be in place. After the switch, traffic will remain in one lane in each direction and motorists will not be able to drive on the Pūhoi viaduct (Arawhiti ki Pūhoi) until the rest of the 18.5 km motorway opens next year. Safety is our highest priority, and a reduced speed limit of 50km/h will be in place at the Pūhoi Intersection, for the duration of the work. The temporary speed limit along the new section will be 60 km/h. Please keep to the temporary speed limit for the safety of our work crews and other road users, drive to the conditions and do not be distracted by work activity. Ngā mihi, Robert Jones

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Leigh speed campaign left out of local board feedback

An attempt to support Leigh residents who don’t want a blanket speed reduction in their village from 50km/h to 30km/h was knocked back at last month’s Rodney Local Board meeting. Deputy chair Beth Houlbrooke wanted to make specific reference to the Leigh proposal, as well as one for Warkworth’s Woodcocks Road, in Board feedback to Auckland Transport (AT) on Phase Three of its Safe Speeds programme. She suggested members did not support the blanket speed reduction in Leigh, but instead supported variable speed controls of 40km/h during peak school traffic hours on Hauraki Road, Seatoun Avenue and Cumberland Street, as well as the installation of ‘School’ and ‘Children Crossing’ warning signs on Hauraki Road. Ms Houlbrooke also wanted the Board to support the proposed speed reduction of 100km/h to 60km/h on Woodcocks Road from Falls Road to Wyllie Road, but only down to 80km/h from Wyllie to Old Kaipara Road. However, independent Warkworth member Steven Garner was not in favour, and said members should confine their feedback to broad support for the AT programme.

“I know communities are worried about reduction of speeds in specific places,” he said. “But in our communities and where people live, I’m very supportive of speeds being reduced quite significantly. Low speeds do less damage. “There’s too much detail here. I think 30km/h in areas where there are higher numbers of people is the only way to go. And a school sign and crossing signs are beyond the remit of this. I would prefer not to see these conditions to our feedback.” Rodney First member Danielle Hancock agreed. “I’m a bit nervous about this. We’re not speed experts, not traffic engineers,” she said. “Are we representing the full community, not just small sections?” Ms Houlbrooke agreed to withdraw her suggestions, and members voted to delegate approval of the Board’s feedback to Houlbrooke and Louise Johnston once AT had updated and amended its report, after a couple of minor errors were spotted. Meanwhile, in Leigh, more than 400 people have signed a petition seeking the retention of the 50km/h speed limit and a reduced speed limit around the school at drop off and pick up times, and AT has organised an online meeting

Skywork Helicopters honoured Warkworth-based Skywork Helicopters was honoured with an NZ Search and Rescue Certificate of Achievement last month for the part it played in the rescue of a person from Mount Parihaka a year ago. The award was presented at Government House and accepted by Skywork director Roger Stevenson. The company was one of seven entities recognised for the rescue, with the others representing police, search and rescue, coastguard, surf lifesaving and the fire service. More than 120 people were involved in the four day search of creeks, bush and tracks surrounding the Parihaka monument last July. The terrain was described as extremely difficult, with numerous waterfalls, steep bush, windfalls and slips. The man was located by a search team in a creek bed having sustained significant

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to discuss the issue. Petition organiser Tony Enderby said there was huge support for trying to stop AT changing what he said was a safe current speed limit to something that was “unreasonable and not being implemented in any other similar small town”. “It begs the question of why Omaha and Matakana, which have had road deaths and injuries, were not also selected,” he said. “AT has a few questions to answer and I look forward to a representative fronting up to explain why they need to change something that is not broken.” AT had been planning a public meeting on the issue, but it has now moved this online “due to Covid concerns in the community, and the potential size of the meeting”. “We are asking people to register, so we can gauge an idea of numbers, so we have enough staff available to answer questions,” a spokesperson said.

The meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 7 at 6.30pm – email atspeedprogramme@at.govt.nz to register or go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CLB5TT5 AT says anyone unable to attend at that time can email atspeedprogramme@at.govt.nz or call 09 355 3553.

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Get your skates on and head to Waipu over the Matariki long weekend for three days of icy fun on a temporary skating rink. The Ice Skate Tour will be at The Celtic Barn at The Centre from Friday, June 24 to Sunday, June 26 inclusive, with three daytime sessions and a disco skate night on Saturday evening. The rink is coated with an artificial surface that is said to be 97% as slippery as natural ice. It will be surrounded by an inflatable crash barrier, and helmets and gloves will be provided free of charge. The event is being supported by Promote Waipu and Whangarei District Council. Tickets for a half hour session cost $5 for under 16s, $10 for adults and $25 for a family of two adults and up to four children. They are available at the door or online from www.trybooking.co.nz/KEA

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We may officially be called Auckland, but FB posts like this one remind us there is still plenty of ‘country’ left in the area. So many questions left unanswered here … does the lady know she’s being stalked by a pig, was the pig off to market, and what happened to the dog? Surely there must a Part Two of this story!

Not allowed ... and no butts!

There is a large new sign at the entrance to Tawharanui Regional Park that reads, ‘Rare NZ birds live here. No dogs. No cats. No pets.’ If you think the final clarification of exactly what is banned might be leaning towards overkill, think again. Not only do an alarming number of people still try to sneak their precious pooches into the wildlife sanctuary, some families bring more exotic companions for a day out, as TOSSI committee member Sally Richardson recalls. “I found a goat tied to a tree at Anchor Bay once,” she says. “The family were there for a picnic and had brought it along for the day. They said they knew dogs were banned, but there was nothing about goats, so they thought it would be okay.” After a brief lesson on why introduced animals could be bad news for park inhabitants – not least that “they could bring in bacteria and all sorts of other nasties” – the goat was banished back to the car for the remainder of trip.

The media statement from Auckland Transport (AT) released on May 11 stated, “Even if the SH1/Matakana Link Rd intersection works were completed before the new motorway opens, I’m told that opening up Matakana Link Road to the public before Ara Tuhono – Puhoi to Warkworth was completed would introduce a significant amount of new traffic and congestion at peak times to SH1, north of Hudson Rd, which would still be under construction”. What are the peak times referenced here and whose perspective is this? Are we talking about those of us who use this road every day to commute to school, work or the local supermarket, or is it those who use the State Highway on the occasional weekend or public holiday day? What ‘you’ [Auckland Transport] have been ‘told’ is not logical and appears to be inconsistent with that rare beast called common sense. Opening the link road will remove some of the existing traffic from Hill Street and reroute it through Hudson Road (effective for some of those travelling to/from Matakana to west of Warkworth). It will also remove some of the traffic to/from Matakana and Mahurangi East (Sandspit/Snells/Algies) that is currently turning right at Hill Street and going north. It will not change/increase the volume of traffic going north and have no significant effect on ‘local’ traffic movements at Hudson Road, beyond what is anticipated when this finally is opened, as the infrastructure there is not being altered as part of, or contemporaneously with, Ara Tūhono – Pūhoi to Warkworth. At this point, any measure that reduces the number of traffic movements through Hill Street will be embraced, appreciated and lauded by the communities who require transit through this intersection.

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A participant in last week’s resource consent hearing for the Cape Rodney development asked Auckland Council representatives where they could find the Council Marae Policy which was referenced in one of the documents. Blank looks were passed around the room as no-one seemed to know what it was or where to find it, not even the Council planners. Eventually someone suggested looking on Google! The hearing moved on while the search was undertaken. Sorry, we can’t tell you if the search bore fruit.

Contributions to You Say and Off the record are welcome, to submit email: editor@localmatters.co.nz We need to know what can be done to have this decision reviewed so that the Matakana link road can open at the earliest opportunity. Steven Garner, Rodney Local Board

with their planned 30kph speed limitation. The 30kph speed limit on Leigh Road would start about two kilometres before the Leigh Fire Station. All they need to do is put in a sensor just before the Leigh Fire station, which then flashes a speed limit of 40kph (as for all school zones). At the Pakiri end of Seatoun Avenue, they can also install a sensor that triggers a flashing 40kph speed limit. Also, when you travel up Hauraki Road from the Leigh boat ramp, near the school boundary, another flashing 40kph speed limit sign could be triggered. J Cranston, Point Wells

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Paver complaint

Surely this is not acceptable? Why haven’t the pavers been replaced around this new signpost on the corner of Neville and Baxter Streets in Warkworth? I believe most of us living in Warkworth do our best to keep it looking nice and tidy, obviously not Auckland Council. Would any of us accept this as a repair on our own property – I don’t think so, so why should we accept it in our town. Would Auckland Council please come back and finish the job and put the footpath back as it was before the sign went in. Les Pain Editor: Auckland Transport was invited to comment on this letter, but did not respond.

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With reference to your article about speeds in Leigh (MM Apr 25), Auckland Transport seems to have lost the plot, or they have failed to really review the circumstances associated

The Rodney Local Board has some road naming tasks ahead of it. Board member Beth Houlbrooke told a Warkworth Liaison Group meeting that the Board would be responsible for naming both the Matakana link road and that portion of State Highway 1, between Puhoi and Warkworth, which will become an Auckland Transport road when the new motorway opens. Houbrooke said it was yet to be determined how the new roads would be named, not ruling out that the public could be canvassed for their suggestions with a prize for the winning names. If readers would like to get the ball rolling, send in your suggestions for either the link road or the highway (or both) to editor@localmatters.co.nz and we will run them in the next issue.

Film winners Congratulations to Carla Rosseels, of Mangawhai, and Kim Thackray, of Warkworth, who both won double passes to the French Film Festival, at Matakana, which runs from June 9 to 19.

Lost Omaha kiwi loses battle for life

The young Northern Brown kiwi rescued after being found wandering through Omaha last month has sadly died while being treated at Auckland Zoo’s veterinary hospital (MM, May 23). The bird had an injury to its bill and was in poor condition when DOC collected it from Laura Laurenson, a local resident who found the bird on a pathway in broad daylight and took it home until it could be handed over to rangers. After three weeks of care and observation by the zoo veterinary team, the juvenile kiwi passed away on June 1. Staff were unable to reveal the exact cause of death as Mahurangi Matters went to press. Had the bird recovered, there were plans for DOC, Auckland Council and Ngati Manuhiri Settlement Trust to return it to the security of Tawharanui Regional Park. It is unknown exactly where the bird had come from, but kiwi have begun to breed outside the park’s predator-proof fence in recent years. DOC advises that anyone finding a kiwi outside fenced sanctuaries, especially during the day, or if they are injured or in poor condition, should immediately call 0800 DOC HOT (0800 362 468).

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Building a secure future Our area is getting noticed! Rodney saw a record number of cabinet ministers visiting last term with portfolios such as education, environment, tourism, transport, finance and more. These visits show that since 2017 there has been increased advocacy for our area, with wins such as the fourlane Matakana link road, $9 million to restore the Mahurangi River and the successful lobbying to drop the proposed second motorway toll. We have seen more investment in our area and I am proud to have been able to support the community to achieve this. We had three ministers visits last month, including the announcement of a $5 million investment by Minister Wood in Southern Paprika. I was proud to stand next to the Minister for Police serving our emergency service heroes at the Warkworth Town Hall Thank You dinner. The minister spoke about the $562 million investment in police including an extra $94 million specifically to target gangs and organised crime. Where National froze the police budget and cut numbers, since we took office we have 1411 more police on the frontline – the highest number in our history. This year’s budget sets out the next steps in our plan to build a secure future for New Zealand. Right now, the fundamentals of our economy are strong. We have a record low unemployment, economic activity that is higher than it was before Covid-19, and debt lower than most countries we compare ourselves to. Our strong health response protected our economy through Covid-19, and thanks to everyone’s efforts, we’ve pulled through better than almost

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Path gets go ahead at last, though costs soar Wellsford residents and visitors will soon be able to walk safely from the town centre down to Centennial Park, thanks to final approval for a long-awaited $3.4 million footpath and bridge along the eastern side of Rodney Street. The path and footbridge were originally approved for funding from Rodney Local Board’s transport targeted rate in December 2020. However, the project also needed the official go-ahead by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, as it runs along State Highway 1, and KiwiRail, as the footbridge will have to cross the train tracks. In the time that it has taken to negotiate and obtain, the cost of design and construction has more than doubled, from $1.43 million to $3.4 million. Rodney Local Board members voted to approve an additional $1.574 million at their meeting last month. Waka Kotaki is contributing the remaining $400,000.

Auckland Transport programme director Duminda Wijayasinghe said detailed design of the path and footbridge was currently underway and work was expected to start in October. At present, the eastern footpath stops at the driveway of 68 Rodney Street, meaning that anyone walking south would have to cross State Highway 1, negotiate both Davies Road accesses and cross SH1 again to reach Centennial Park Road. Before the Board meeting, Wellsford Preschool owner Annie Sulway and local resident Caroline Milner both spoke in support of the new path at the public forum. “At the moment, there is no safe way for our families to come from home to preschool. We feel quite isolated,” Ms Sulway said. “A path would be a big benefit for our children and also for us to be able to take them into town, to the museum and library, and the old people’s home at Christmas. It would

be a big benefit for us and the community.” Ms Milner said it would also hopefully put a stop to young people using the railway tracks as a short cut. Board members also voted to approve $7.68 million for investigation, design and construction of a further 12 new footpaths in Warkworth, Wellsford and Kumeu, which will be the final tranche of footpaths to be delivered under the current Rodney Local Board transport targeted rate. The expected 10-year, $46 million fund is now fully allocated across 34 footpaths (totalling 10.5km), three bus services, two bus stops and two community transport hubs, in Warkworth and Kumeu. The latest new footpaths to be approved in Mahurangi are Olympus Road in Wellsford; plus Falls Road, McKinney Road and Mason Heights in Warkworth; Kaipara Flats Road, School Road, Old Woodcocks Road in Kaipara Flats; Point Wells Road; and Ahuroa Road.

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A record number of resource consent applications were submitted to Auckland Council last November, but staff expect another peak later this year. A total of 1798 applications were received, about 300 more than in November 2020. The quarterly performance report to the Finance and Performance Committee meeting on May 19, showed increases in consent volumes had been rising since 2020. Resource consents general manager Ian Smallburn said the number of applications in November was the highest since the Auckland Unitary Plan was established six years ago. However, the number of applications had slowed in March and April this year. “One reason for this is the market, but I also suspect that applicants are waiting in anticipation of the plan change in late August, which will allow for greater intensification,” Smallburn said. “We are expecting an increase in applications in August.” Smallburn said the department had been under “a wee bit of pressure” dealing with these unprecedented volumes.

Cr Richard Hills asked how many extra full-time staff were needed to meet the increased demand. “It is quite a dramatic uplift of work,” Hills said. Smallburn said that the department currently had 315 full-time staff. “We had approval to take that up to 385, but the market is very tight and the demand for planners is extremely high, so it is really hard to fill those positions.” Cr Linda Cooper reminded the committee that it had supported a five per cent staff cut across the board in the emergency budget. “In terms of the consenting area, that was really difficult and now we are only trying to get back to where we were before, but we have had a massive increase in consents,” Cooper said. She said that the increase in staff was necessary in order for Council to do its core business. The Council plan changes under central government’s National Policy Statement on Urban Development and Medium Density Residential Standards must be publicly notified by August 20. The plan change will take effect from the day Council advertises it for submissions.

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Wellsford School has been hit by unexpected problems with school renovations. A hall upgrade has ground to a halt after contractors and engineers found borer in much of the structure. The school is working with the Ministry of Education on the next steps, the school told parents in its recent newsletter. The renovations and plans for more classrooms are part of improvements at the school to accommodate growth in the area, which recently saw the roll reach 400 students.

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Young swimmers are feeling the strain as they head off to swimming pools outside Warkworth to train while the 25 metre Mahurangi College pool is out of action. Remarkably, some Kowhai Swimming Club members managed impressive result in the National Division II Swimming Competition held in Dunedin last month, after training for just two hours a week instead of their usual six (see results p52). This was despite having to travel to the Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre after school, getting into the pool after 7pm for over an hour and then having to return north again. “It has been very difficult,” Kowhai Swimming Club spokesperson Carol Christy said, but she acknowledged the delays have largely been outside the college’s control. Mahurangi College principal Tony Giles agrees the delays to the pool reopening have been frustrating for other school users and parents, including the underwater hockey players, who are also travelling to

the North Shore to train. Problems started back in March when upgrades to the changing rooms exposed some nail plates used in the original construction had rusted, Giles said. This meant the upgrade work became more extensive than originally planned. The plates needed to be replaced so the pool would meet code requirements, he said. This also meant the pool had to be drained for the repairs to take place. But funding the repairs was not straightforward. While the school owns the pool, the Ministry of Education owns the changing rooms and roof. “With the repairs needing funding, the upgrade to the changing rooms may be slightly reduced now or delayed,” Giles says. Even so, keen swimmers will be able to train locally again relatively soon. “The pool repair process is underway and should be finished by the end of term.”

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Change as a constant When my forebears stepped off the Jane Gifford in Auckland in 1842 after sailing for 112 days from Scotland, they would have had no concept of how life would morph and change for them. In the years ahead, they and then their descendants would navigate the Great Depression, two world wars and multiple financial crises, while all the time trying to grow some of the best fruit and fruit trees in the southern hemisphere. Although long-distance travel has certainly changed, we are lucky to still have many of those original fruit varieties today. It’s well known that people don’t like change when they get to a place of comfort, especially as we get older. Warkworth is definitely a comfortable place to live (albeit becoming more expensive) and yet change seems to be the one constant thing here and in the wider region. As a sixth generation local, I really do love New Zealand and can say, after living in eight different countries over the last 25 years, that we are still blessed with fresh, clean air and water we can drink from the sky or from aquifers beneath our fertile soil. That’s all well and good, but that comparison to other countries doesn’t really make the challenge of running a small business any easier and, unfortunately, for all the greatness this country has we are bound up in a slow, bureaucratic and costly governing structure with what appears to be little to no accountability. The earlier example (MM Apr 25) of the $2.3 million for 12 prefabricated toilets is a clear and embarrassing example of this. I’m certain, as are plenty of folk I speak to, that a local building company based in Omaha or Wellsford could have constructed those,

while also supporting other local businesses and suppliers, for a fraction of that cost to the ratepayer. Yet this is what we have – bureaucrats in Auckland making decisions for locals here in Warkworth – not because they know better, but because we have been engulfed in the Supercity fantasy (… surely not just a strategy to capture our rates to spend in other regions?). We often see this “Supercity” procurement department awarding work to contractors from south Auckland, who travel back and forth, fixing or installing local infrastructure in Mahurangi. Again, with no accountability on how costeffective these jobs are compared to a local contractor completing the work. While we can all bemoan these facts, the only way to deal with it and to be heard is to work within the system and use the power of the pen to make submissions when the opportunities arise. One Mahurangi is also here to listen to business pain points and bring a collective strength to negotiations with Auckland Council, Auckland Transport or Watercare. As shared by Rodney Local Board member Beth Houlbrooke (MM May 23), there is an imminent infrastructure train-wreck about to happen in our community. Websites to bookmark and keep an eye on are: https://akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil. govt.nz/projects https://at.govt.nz/about-us/have-your-say/ north-auckland-consultations/

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We all regularly hear the media talking about the increasing need for food assistance in New Zealand. That national need is easily seen in our own local communities. Food Parcels Warkworth Christian Foodlink tell January to April 2020 - 2022 us demand for food parcels has 400 increased significantly over the last three years. 200 Food parcels supplied for the first 0 four months of 2022 were 162% 2022 2021 2022 higher than the same period in 2020. The Foodlink has also provided a further 132 food parcels this year for families isolating with COVID-19. It often doesn’t take much to need support. Misfortune through injury or ill health may impact a family or an individual’s ability to earn an income. For others with fixed incomes the increasing prices of necessities makes it difficult to make ends meet. During these periods the support of food rescue and the food banks is vital. When you donate to food rescue you help a person in need in the Warkworth and Wellsford areas and you also help our environment. Our thanks go out to all those who have supported us with surplus food, the volunteers who collect and package that food and our sponsors. “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller

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returns to Whangateau The high energy of five talented musicians will be on stage at the Whangateau Hall on Saturday July 2. T-Bone, a Wellington-based folk band, has included Whangateau on its seven-date North Island tour to promote its debut album, ‘Good ’n Greasy’, which comes out this month. Band members include a mandolin playing ex-chef from the Far North, a fiddle playing wine importer from New Jersey, a Dublin-born songwriter, a guitar playing laboratory assistant from Taranaki and a gardening double bassist from Karori. They got together through a love of Americana music, good wine and great food. They have been rehearsing weekly for about seven years, working on songs and writing harmonies. Guitarist and songwriter Gerry Paul describes the rehearsals as “a ritual that grounds us for the week. We all work other jobs and these Monday get-togethers set the scene for the week. They keep us in touch with our creative side and most of all, it’s a weekly reminder of the importance of good friends, good food and great music”. There are 11 songs on the new album including seven originals by Paul, two cowritten by the band and three from the New Orleans, Zydeco and Cajun traditions. The band will be joined on the road by internationally renowned American musician John Oszajca. John has toured across the US performing with such artists as Jewel, Brian Setzer and Eve 6. Now based in the Far North, he will bring a ‘punk bluegrass’ sound to the show. Tickets are available from Under the Radar, $25 presales; or $30 at the door.

T-Bone is touring the North Island to promote its debut album Good ‘n Greasy. Inset, American born musician John Oszajca will join T-Bone for the Whangateau show.

Uplifting auction at last! After several postponements, the Warkworth RSA will finally hold its Grand Auction fundraiser for its Lift Appeal on Saturday June 18. Special guest on the night will be the recently-knighted Sir Wayne ‘Buck’ Shelford. RSA President Bob Harrison says funds raised will contribute to the $140,000 cost of the lift that is currently being installed between the ground floor carpark and the club facilities above. The lift shaft is under construction, with the lift itself coming from Tauranga. All going well, the RSA hopes to commission the lift next month. It will be able to accommodate wheelchairs, as well as mobility scooters. Harrison thanked local businesses for their support of the Grand Auction, where 15 lots will be put under auctioneer Ben Kloppers’ hammer. Each lot is made up of a range of vouchers

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and products. One item, a Mitre 10 Mega barbecue is worth $1000 and there is also a cricket bat signed by the 1999 Black Caps team, including Stephen Fleming and Daniel Vettori. The evening will start with a members draw at 6pm, followed by guest speaker Sir

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The Inside Dali experience is far more than paintings hanging on a wall.

Spanish surrealism comes alive A multimedia and multi-sensory look at the art and life of one of the world’s most famous and outrageous surrealist artists, Salvador Dali, has opened in Auckland. The multi-sensory show follows on from the success of Van Gogh Alive last year. This exhibition combines cutting-edge technology, imagery, real objects and illusions to deliver a unique art experience. Live Nation New Zealand managing director Mark Kneebone says audiences are being given a fascinating insight into some of Dali’s famous masterpieces and a full chronological trip through Dali’s life in pictures – the Divine Comedy Room that shows Dali’s controversial commission for Alighiere’s Dante’s Inferno, as well as the Mirror Room where viewers are exposed to Dali’s surrealist work in a 360-degree setting. “The immersive experience will captivate audiences of all ages with floor-toceiling high-resolution, moving imagery of surrealist masterpieces and surround sound,” Kneebone says. “Direct from Florence, visitors can learn more about Dali’s flamboyant personality and fascination for classical and renaissance

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art in real interviews with the artist himself.” Kneebone adds that Inside Dali is truly something special. The event was conceived, created and produced by Italy’s C&T Crossmedia, in conjunction with Belgium’s MB Presents. The event is on at Spark Arena until the end of the month before moving to Christchurch for a July 11 opening.

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W-w-winter swim at M-M-Matheson Bay Taking a plunge in the ocean in the middle of winter may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but last year more than 80 hardy souls did just that during the annual Leigh Community Mid-Winter Swim. Organisers are expecting a similar turnout this year when the event returns to Matheson Bay on Sunday, June 19, starting at 10.15am. Last year’s event raised $1000 for Leigh School. The school will again be on site with hot soup, bread rolls and home baking.

The event will also be an opportunity to showcase the work of Waste Free Leigh, Pest Free Leigh and the recently established Leigh Community Patrol. Swimmers and supporters are encouraged to bring gold coins, as some merchandise will be on sale, as well as tea and coffee. An organiser, Jan Scott, says there is an active all year round social swimming group at Leigh, which is all about keeping healthy together in a safe environment, so people don’t have to swim alone. As a word of encouragement, Scott says the sea is definitely warmer than last year!

Set to sizzle at Whangateau The Smoke on the Coast barbecue competition is returning to Whangateau Holiday Park on Matariki Weekend, June 24 and 25. Organiser Derrick Paull says Covid disruptions over recent years haven’t dampened enthusiasm – last year, the event drew 800 people and, if the weather plays ball, he is expecting double this number this month. An estimated 30 to 40 teams of up to four are expected to compete, including all five of the top teams in the national Jack Daniels Barbecue Alliance Championship. The teams will be required to cook a variety of meat dishes over a 24-hour period for the competition and the results will be judged by a panel made up of members of the public and experienced judges. There will also be a children’s competition called Kids on Fire. The competition will have only one public open day this year (Friday) and organisers have stressed that campground rules mean that the event is strictly off-limits to dogs. Paull says a number of cooking demonstrations and classes will be held on the Friday.

What Pitmaster Adam Roberts doesn’t know about barbecuing probably isn’t worth knowing. He will hold a morning class and demonstration at the Whangateau event.

“The Australian Godfather of Barbecue, Pitmaster Adam Roberts, will run a pork rib demonstration and there will be a steak masterclass and a chicken masterclass.” The Friday public day is free. Info: www.facebook.com/ SmokeontheCoastNZ

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is a new kids program run twice a month at Warkworth Anglican Church during our Sunday family service from 10am to 11am. In Term 2 Explorer Kids will be running on Sundays 19 June and 3 July. Whether you’re new to church or just haven’t been for a while, you’re very welcome to come for a visit and check us out. For more information contact Nina Teio on 021 679 512 or at children@warkworthanglican.nz

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Blending away winter chills With the chilly days of winter now upon us, relaxing in front of the fire with a glass of wine has a certain appeal. Getting the right wine to suit the moment can require a bit of wine alchemy. Blending wine to create a new taste or a subtle variation on an old favourite is part of a winemaker’s skill set. Not generally offered as part of a wine tasting or wine appreciation course, and given most people won’t have either the wines or the blending equipment for this type of experimenting, Matakana Estate has come up with a solution. They have put together a tasting and blending experience for those wanting to put their taste skills to the test and take away the result to drink at their leisure, at home. Aimed mostly at couples, along with blending equipment and a wine blending booklet, there will be hands-on advice from experts at the winery. Event and marketing manager Nicola Ng says the opportunity to be hands-on with what they will take home has been well received, with white wines more popular in summer and reds coming into their own now that it is winter. “It is definitely a much more interactive and fun way to learn about wine,” she says. “Not only do you get an opportunity to really taste different wines, but customers are given the chance to step into the shoes of a winemaker during the experience. “It is one hour long, but often we see our customers stay a lot longer just talking to staff and learning more about winemaking and staying to enjoy a platter as well. This experience is great for all people, whether they are wine aficionados or just new to their wine journey.” The wine blending experience can be booked throughout the week, with specific morning and afternoon slots on weekends.

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Winner winner, chicken dinner Here’s something comforting and restorative to lighten up with just as the season of flu lurks, along with another suspected wave of the dreaded coronavirus. My sister called this week to say she had just tested positive, so being a happy cook and family-minded person, I immediately rummaged in my fridge to see just how I could help. In the freezer, a chicken! With that whole chicken, I managed to feed us that evening and set up preparation for a very easy comforting soup to feed her through the worst of the virus. I hear from other friends that something nourishing and soupy is very tempting. First, to our easy chicken dinner. I cut the chicken in half. The essential part of this task is to have a very sharp knife, sit the chicken on its back bone on a dry board and slice down to divide it into two along the middle of the breast. Then flip it over and cut along the backbone which should be easy, as chicken bones are very soft. Pat both halves dry with kitchen paper towels and pop one into a roasting dish with chopped and peeled potatoes, kumara and pumpkin. Slather this with nice oil such as olive or sunflower seed, plenty of salt and pepper, some lemon peel and parsley or sage and roast at 180C for an hour. Serve with a green veggie or salad and be sure to drizzle the pan juices over everything. So simple and so delicious. Now to the very comforting soup – (recipe below.) The basis of all good flavoursome soups is to have plenty of flavour and preferably this will be guaranteed by making your own homemade stock. So while the chicken is roasting, cover the remaining half of the chicken in cold water to cover (about 1.5 litres) in a large saucepan and bring the water to a gentle

boil. You can add some fresh herbs, a bay leaf, a chopped onion and a couple of sticks of celery. Allow this to simmer for no more than twenty minutes, remove from the heat and allow to cool with the chicken in the broth. Once cooled, or the next day (refrigerate the whole pan overnight,) remove the chicken and carefully take all the meat from the bones. Put this meat into a bowl with a couple of spoonfuls of the liquid to keep it moist and refrigerate until needed. Throw the bones and the skin back into the liquid, along with any leftover roast chicken from your dinner, and set the saucepan back over gentle heat. Allow this broth to simmer very gently for about 2 to 3 hours to make a delicious savoury stock. Remove from the heat and strain the liquid carefully into a clean container, discarding all the bones and flavouring vegetables and herbs. Now you have delicious homemade stock to add to soups, casseroles and anything else you’re making. You won’t ever want to go back to those stock cubes again. Here’s a simple recipe for my comforting chicken noodle soup. This really is a basic recipe that invites the cook to add or change out some ingredients. The essential part is the poached chicken (about 1½ large cups meat), the tasty chicken stock and the restorative ginger. You could change carrot for another root vegetable like parsnip or kumara and add little sprigs of broccoli or shredded cabbage. In place of rice stick noodles you could use any other noodles you like, such as Japanese udon, somen or soba, or even thin spaghetti or linguine. Add extra flavour with chopped herbs like parsley, tarragon or dill, and a little chilli paste or sprinkles if you like a touch of extra heat.

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Put the chicken stock into a large clean saucepan and bring to a simmer. Peel the carrot and with a sharp knife, cut into very thin matchstick slices. Remove the hard core of the fennel and slice this as thinly as you can. If using onion slice very thinly. Shred the chicken into small bite

sized pieces. Peel the ginger and cut into very thin match sticks. Add the carrot, fennel and ginger to the stock and bring to a simmer for five minutes. Meanwhile cook the noodles according to the packet instructions, rinse under cold water and drain. Add the chicken pieces and bring to a gentle simmer to heat through. Add the cooked drained noodles and continue to simmer for one minute. Most importantly, taste the soup and add plenty of salt and pepper as you like it. Finally, ladle into deep bowls and decorate with sprigs of the fennel fronds or another fragrant herb. Make 1.5 litres and keeps for a few days if refrigerated.

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Whina is the story of Dame Whina Cooper, the beloved Māori matriarch who worked tirelessly to improve the rights of her people, especially women.

Matariki launched in Matakana A special invitation-only screening of Whina will be held at the Matakana Cinemas on June 22, on the eve of Aotearoa’s first Matariki holiday. The highly anticipated film celebrating the life of Dame Whina Cooper, and her quest for racial equality and land rights, will be released in cinemas nationwide on June 23, aligning with New Zealand’s inaugural Matariki long weekend. However, Matakana Cinemas will be rolling out the red carpet one day earlier, with the blessing of Ngāti Manuhiri, supported by the Rodney Local Board and Auckland Council. The driving force behind the event is Tania Rupapera, owner and founder of Unity Collection, a small gallery of authentic Māori contemporary art, design and fashion based in the heart of Matakana Village. “After navigating Covid as a community these past two years, we wanted to bring people together to enjoy an event and celebrate the Māori New Year,” she says. “We are inspired by pioneering leaders and people who have made a difference in life. Contributing to people’s lives and community is one of our core values. Dame Whina Cooper certainly did that.”

Whina, directed by James Napier Robertson and Paula Whetu Jones, stars Rena Owen and Miriama McDowell. “It’s a brilliant and important film that highlights a part of New Zealand’s history that needs to be acknowledged and understood, as well as being an inspirational story and celebrating a strong Māori mana wahine toa,” Rupapera says. Other events planned by Unity Collection during Matariki include a poi wananga hosted by Te-Rina Gregory-Hawke, founder of PoiYeah. Participants will receive a DIY poi kit, make the poi and learn some poi movements in a fun, manaenhancing, learning environment. The work of renowned artist and designer Shona Tawhiao will also be exhibited at the Unity Collection gallery and Ra Gossage’s new design for Unity’s kākahu collection will be released for Matariki. Gossage is renowned for her contemporary kowhaiwhai panels, which she creates from her home studio in Pakiri. Unity team member, Cherie Williams (Ngāti Manuhiri, Ngāti Wai) will share her aroha through teaching locals to weave a putiputi (flower).

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The biggest difference is the birdsong. When we first came, the bush was silent. But it’s outstanding now. Alison Stanes

The distinctive TOSSI logo of a tui head against a green background was designed by the late artist Barry Lett, a keen environmentalist who lived on the Tawharanui Peninsula and was a founding member of the society.

Conservation, recreation and sustainable farming combine in a unique coexistence at Tāwharanui.

Two decades of taking Tāwharanui back to its origins Every year, hundreds of unsung heroes pass through the predator-proof gates at Tāwharanui Regional Park and quietly get on with a wealth of tasks and projects throughout its 588 hectares. Meetings are held, work identified and rostered, plants propagated and planted, birds and animals monitored, trails cleared and maintained, pests and weeds dispatched – all without fuss or fanfare, and purely for the love of the place. These are the members and supporters of the Tāwharanui Open Sanctuary Society Incorporated, or TOSSI as it is known, a community organisation that works in partnership with park owner Auckland Council on volunteer programmes, fundraising, education and advocacy. The group was founded 20 years ago when it was decided to create an open sanctuary at Tāwharanui – a pest-free refuge for native birds and wildlife where people could experience how the land and coastline had been originally. Council could not commit to all the funding or work required, so an incorporated society was needed, and TOSSI was born.

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There for the first committee meeting and still on board today is current chairperson Alison Stanes, who has devoted countless hours to the formation and development of the sanctuary and witnessed its transformation from a pest-prone farm park to the environmental gem and refuge for rare species it is today. “The biggest difference is the birdsong,” she says. “When we first came, there was nothing, the bush was silent. But it’s outstanding now.” During TOSSI’s early days, the focus was on planning, building membership and raising funds for the 2.5km predatorproof fence necessary to keep rats, stoats, possums and other pests out and thereby tempt species back – no mean feat at a cost of well over $620,000. Members and volunteers were also instrumental in pest eradication, restoring wetland and forest areas, developing walking tracks and organising monthly working bees, Sunday in the Park, which still take place today and include a popular free barbecue lunch. TOSSI also came up with an ambitious

plan to develop its own nursery to grow and supply plants for the park, not only to cut costs, but to reduce the risk of bringing in disease and pests from outside. The nursery opened in 2007 and produces at least 20,000 plants a year from seed collected locally by volunteers, and hundreds of thousands of plants and trees have been planted over the years, many during monthly winter planting days. All the hard mahi has been rewarded by the successful return or introduction of no less than 14 native bird species, three types of gecko and one fish, starting with bellbirds that returned of their own accord in 2005. Alison Stanes says none of this would have been possible without two things – all the volunteers who have supported TOSSI over the years and the ongoing successful partnership with Council. “The most important aspect is the people who volunteer. We’re very lucky that we have such an enthusiastic team of volunteers and we always welcome new ones,” she says. “And we have a very good working relationship with Council. The rangers are always very helpful, supportive

Society stalwart Alison Stanes’ sterling efforts were officially recognised last month, when she received the Queen’s Service Medal for services to conservation.

and pleasant. We help them and they have been informed to look after us.” As for the future, TOSSI is focusing on encouraging more people to experience Tāwharanui as an educational resource, as well as developing another wetland and designing a new building for meetings, events and education.

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Peter Young directing the action at a TOSSI planting day.

Making movies and memories A film by a renowned documentary maker and a new full colour book are being produced to celebrate TOSSI’s 20th anniversary and boost awareness of the group and its work. Film maker Peter Young, who specialises in wildlife and conservation issues and who lives at Point Wells, has been commissioned to capture the history of TOSSI in a short film. He says the process has been a labour of love, as he has learned more about what the group and volunteers have achieved. “I filmed a planting day at Tāwharanui as part of Fight for the Wild (an awardwinning video series for RNZ) and a big part of that series was exploring a predatorfree New Zealand and community conservation, and TOSSI approached me after that to see if I would make them a film,” he says. “I didn’t know a lot about them before, but I think it’s a really great organisation. This is a wonderful, heartwarming story about people creating this incredible legacy. “Trying to capture a lot of those treasures away from the beach ... it’s been fun to do. The story is about handing on the baton and getting people to volunteer, and if I can contribute in some way, that will be great.” The film will be premiered at the Matakana Hall on Saturday, June 25, when Beyond

the Beach, a book by TOSSI chairperson Alison Stanes will also be launched as part of the anniversary celebrations. “The book is very much a documented history of the place, with little bits and pieces from my own diaries, plus lots of photographs – I’m more of a photographer than a writer,” she says. The book’s title was chosen to emphasise that there is far more to Tāwharanui than sea and sand, and it contains hundreds of photographs of the park’s bird, animal and plant species, together with a raft of facts, figures and information on how it has evolved. The film premiere and book launch evening will also feature a silent auction and light refreshments, with proceeds going towards a developing a new wetland at Tāwharanui. Tickets cost $25 from www.eventfinda. co.nz/2022/tossi-20th-anniversary-event/ auckland/matakana There will also be a free community open day at Tāwharanui the next day, Sunday, June 26, from 9.30am, with guided walks and activities, nursery tours, a special tree planting and a free celebration lunch provided by Auckland Council. Visitors will also be able to view Peter Young’s film and buy copies of Beyond the Beach.

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New bylaws governing signs have come into effect after being approved by Auckland Transport (AT) and Auckland Council. The latest bylaws bring Council and AT bylaws together, where previously separate bylaws had to be consulted. The latest bylaws allow election signs for up to nine weeks prior to an election, require community event signs on private property to relate solely to the event and allow temporary sale of goods signs for things such as garage sales. Regulatory committee chair Councillor Linda Cooper said the new bylaws were sensible and easier to understand. She said the changes did not include alcohol signage, as Councillors Josephine Bartley and Fa’anānā Efeso Collins were currently lobbying central government on that matter. The additional bylaws had Cr Pippa Coom concerned that compliance staff would be unable to cope with added rules. Similar concerns were raised when stormwater bylaws and property maintenance and nuisance bylaws were approved at the April 28 Governing Body meeting. Cooper said resourcing was an issue the compliance team was currently working on.

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“You do not make bylaws in relation to how many staff you have to monitor them,” Cooper said. Take a ticket and you could be taking Cr Chris Darby was concerned real a once in a about lifetime estate signage under theflight new in bylaws. a Spitfire. “Real estate signage is allowed to be illuminated and it is allowed to be on the public verge, it is allowed to distract motorist,” Darby said. Senior policy manager Paul Wilson said Darby’s concerns came through during public submission. Sign illumination was unable to be addressed in the bylaws, however, and would instead need to be changed through the Auckland Unitary Plan, Wilson said. More detail on the bylaws can be found on the Auckland Council website.

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Warkworth Lions has donated $4000 to the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust (ARHT), the proceeds from its recent raffle. A certificate acknowledging the donation was presented to ARHT representative Paul Yates by Warkworth Lions president David Scott at the club’s April dinner. Also attending the dinner was Lions District 202k Zone 4 chair Michael Pollitt, who acknowledged the long service of members to Lions and the community with awards to Peter Bishop (40 years), Bruce Wilson (35 years) Dave Taylor (35 years) and Lynn Jones (25 years). Warkworth Lions has been active in the community since 1966 and the community has benefited from the activities of the club and members over the years. New members always welcome. Meetings are held at Warkworth RSA on the first and third Tuesday of the month. Info: Peter Henderson 027 4776 519

the 1860s. They are now ‘feral’ across an expanded range, throughout the lowlands of the North Island, the Marlborough Sounds and eastern South Island. Flocks are usually around 10 birds, but in breeding season a male will form and defend a harem of four to five females. They form larger flocks when they are young, though older males are often solitary. The chicks are particularly vulnerable to dogs, cats, ferrets and kahu/ harrier hawks. As adults, they are mainly vegetarians/ herbivores eating seeds and fruits but also ground invertebrates. The chicks mainly eat insects. The number of turkeys across the country are unknown, though they are a common sight and sound in my part of the world. Sometimes people ask on local social media pages, ‘who owns the turkeys’, and ‘could they keep them contained’. No one owns a wild turkey, but Turkey-girl seemed to own us. One morning, as I went to work she was her usual confident self, trying to get into the house as I was leaving. By 10am she was dead. She had that odd, distracted look a chook gets when she’s on her last legs. My kind and loving husband recognised the ominous signs, and sat with her, comforting her gently while she died. He gave her a respectful burial at the back of the garden, which was her home. We miss her still.

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Turkey-girl was born in the long grass next to our house and after she fledged, visited every year. Eventually she came to stay and made our garden her home. She was smaller and less aggressive, with smaller head wattles, and the iridescent sheen on her back was less vibrant than her brothers. She had a gentle trill and followed us around the garden. By day, she watched me work at my desk through the window. At night, she perched on the fence built to keep the chooks out of my flower beds and left a big pile of guano to feed my plants. The fence didn’t keep her out, and it is hard to grow a garden with a resident turkey, but I didn’t mind. She delighted us, and any visitors. Initially, people would make inappropriate jokes that she was ready to roast. But many who met her recognised her lovely nature and physical beauty. When the rest of the wild flock were passing in nearby paddocks, we thought she might join them. We were part-hopeful and part-sad at the thought. And we were worried she might have chicks in the garden where she was born. One turkey in the garden is manageable, but five, as we found when she was there with her tribe, are quite hard to handle. She was a welcome and honorary resident on her own. It’s surprising how attached you can get to a turkey-girl over months of company. Turkeys were released into New Zealand in

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The new apartments will front onto Neville Street, building over the existing carpark ramp.

Central retirement living set to expand The Real Living Group, which owns the Oaks on Neville retirement complex in Warkworth, plans to lodge a building consent for the next stage of its development before November. The consent will be for two five storey apartment blocks, which will also accommodate care suites, retail shops, additional parking and a small wine bar and cinema. The buildings will be on the former Four Square site, now partially occupied by Pets North. The company already has resource consent for the development, although spokesperson Chris Murphy says they will be applying for a variation. The original plan allowed for 48 apartments and 27 care rooms. This configuration has altered slightly, although the exterior of the buildings on Neville Street remains unchanged. “What we found from selling the Oaks on

Neville was that the larger apartments sold first, so we have reduced the number of apartments to 44 but increased the size of some of them, up to three bedrooms and 180sqm. “It is an industry-wide trend fuelled by various factors. Some people like a third room to use as a study, some couples like to sleep in separate bedrooms and some people just have trouble down-sizing.” Murphy says there has also been a shift in care options, with people increasingly preferring to stay in their apartment with lounge/dining and kitchen facilities, rather move to single bedroom arrangements. The new development will cater for both rest home care and hospital level care, but certain structural changes will be incorporated into some apartments so ceiling hoists and bathroom fittings can be fitted when a resident needs mobility support. The 27 care apartments will

consist of 19 care suites and six care rooms, all with appropriate levels of nursing support. Murphy says depending on Council timeframes, the company hopes to be in a position to decide whether or not to push the ‘Go’ button around the middle of next year. “We’re keen to start as soon as it is prudent to do so.” The starting date will be influenced by the financial and building climate next year. “We’ve just started work on a complex in Remuera that is not dissimilar to Warkworth. When we went to sign the contract in January, the build price had moved up 10 per cent in six months. This meant revisiting the economics of the project, as well as renegotiating our finance with the bank. “In an environment where there is such a lot of uncertainty over labour shortages and supply lines, builders are understandably

very unwilling to fix costs. “This makes it really hard to give an exact start date but we are keen to get going as soon as we can.” Murphy estimates the build will take two years. As part of the current review of the design, solar panels are being priced and may be retrofitted to the existing two buildings in Queen Street. Underground water storage is also on the radar to address the silica issue in Warkworth’s water. Meanwhile, the design for the site on the corner of Mill Lane and Whitaker Road, which is also owned by the Real Living Group, is underway. Murphy is obviously excited by the possibilities that the north facing site, formerly occupied by Wilmot Motors and fringed by the Mahurangi River, presents. He envisions a tiered building with 60 to 70 apartments, with communal facilities and retail.

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Staying

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Staying fit and active as we age brings many benefits, not just for our health, but also to stay connected with friends, family, and community. Four senior residents, Bev and Murray Billington, Erica Kretseschmar and Averil Lovegrove, tell their stories on the value and wisdom of staying active and the different activities they have been involved with to achieve this.

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Fighting fit – tennis duo push through illness Keen tennis players for most of their lives, Bev and Murray Billington have used the sport to overcome serious illness. Now well into their 70s, they are still formidable opponents, although they have recently swapped tennis rackets for pickleball rackets. Along with the obvious social benefits of belonging to a club, they say there are real health benefits to staying active after illness, with good fitness levels enabling you to do more. One of Beverley’s earliest memories is at the Maungaturoto Tennis Club as a twoyear-old. Her mother was a keen tennis player and played until she was 89. Bev Vercoe, as she was then, also loved the game, and proved to be exceptionally good at it. She was a regular in what was the Benson & Hedges tournament at Stanley Street, now known as the ASB Classic. She won the New Zealand women’s singles title in 1969 and she also played much of the year overseas, including in the doubles competition at Wimbledon. She regularly

rubbed shoulders with the likes of Billie Jean King, Evonne Goolagong Cawley and Margaret Court. But asthma forced her out of competitive tennis in her mid-20s, although she returned to club tennis in her 30s. Murray Billington had been a regular player since he was 14, including through the 20 years he taught at Rodney College, and was Tennis New Zealand seniors president for four years. While their paths first crossed at a tournament when Murray was 16 and Bev 11, they met properly 40 years later at the Warkworth Tennis Club. By then, Murray was a teacher and a widower. Bev suddenly had an instant family in Murray’s four children and eight grandchildren. As seniors, Bev and Murray played around the world but serious illness struck them both. Bev ended up in a coma for three days after falling ill while playing for New Zealand in a world event in Perth. Six years later, in 2014, at 67 she had a couple of mini-strokes. This initially saw her only

Keeping fit has been a life-long habit for Erica Kretseschmar says. Now aged 85, she hits the gym twice a week and encourages others to keep good levels of fitness. “It’s good for your brain and makes you get up and go and do things,” she says. Personal trainer Dave Loader has developed a programme to strengthen muscles and overcome some issues she was having after a double hip replacement. The way she moves during training sessions at Snap Fitness Gym in Warkworth hints at her past. Erica may have had a career in personnel recruitment, but dance has always been her passion. Twelve years of training as a youngster saw her teaching ballet at 19. But the elegance of ballet soon gave way to the speed and coordination of ballroom dancing as Erica soon moved up through the skill grades to a silver medal. With a marriage breakup and a young child to bring up, dancing had to take a back seat. There was no financial support from the government for single parents back then, Erica says, and some tough years followed. But she missed dancing and eventually found herself back on the dance floor in her late 50s, getting her gold medal levels at 58. Eight years later, she moved out of the city and onto a small lifestyle property in the rural village of Kaipara Flats, getting

The joy of dance has kept Erica Kretseschmar fit.

able to take a few steps at a time. But with Murray’s help, Bev pushed herself a little further each day and got co-ordinated at hitting a ball again. Murray already had two artificial knees but he was knocked for six when he picked up a virus that damaged his heart. On medication, he too pushed himself to walk a little further each day to regain his strength. This spirit saw them take out the 60+

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involved with a ceroc dancing group for a couple of years. Then it was a Scottish country dancing group at the Ranfurly Hall down the road, which suited her partner Keith better as he had “two left feet”, she says. When that stopped, Erica walked. Erica had fallen in love with the Argentine Tango but needed a partner. Keith wasn’t up to the level of skill needed for it so she decided to get her fitness up again and go on a South American odyssey and learn the dance properly in Argentina. However, then Covid came along. While she still enjoys the gym sessions, Erica recognises her dreams of Argentina are likely over.

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Tai chi helps Averil Lovegrove stay limber and keep up with her community.

Living the good life At 94 years of age, Averil Lovegrove has lived the good life at Leigh for 60 years. Most days she walks for about an hour and regularly goes along to tai chi at the Leigh Hall. The walking has kept her fit and healthy, she says, and the gentle martial art of tai chi has kept her limber. With 108 different moves you have to know off by heart, Averil reckons it has also kept her mind in good shape too. Always prone to putting on extra weight easily, this was exacerbated back in 1975 when she and her husband Gordon volunteered in Fiji for a couple of years with Volunteers Abroad. She found she gained quite a bit of weight from the food eaten there. So she was pleased, after she got back to Leigh, when a neighbour suggested she start walking regularly with her. The weight came off, and she’s stayed fit and healthy from walking ever since. Averil and Gordon moved from Kumeu, where Gordon had worked as a panel beater. An allergy to the metal ended that trade and saw them looking for a simpler life. Gordon’s family were keen boaties and after buying a boat, living on the edge of the Hauraki Gulf at Leigh offered them a wonderful lifestyle, Averil says.

Always good with figures, Averil did the books for the dairy company at Matakana before finding a job closer to home at the Leigh Post Office, eventually becoming the postmaster. After buying a sheep paddock overlooking Mathesons Bay, they turned it into a wilderness garden. Living in a shed on site while they built their own home, the shed then became home to their son Lindsay and his wife Trisha, while they also built a home on the land. Being frugal, including staying in backpackers hostels, saw them able to indulge their love of travelling, including a trip to Cape Horn, the southernmost tip of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago in Chile. After Gordon died 16 years ago, Averil kept up her fitness with daily hour long walks to Matheson’s Bay and a few years ago also started tai chi in Warkworth. Still driving, the short haul into Leigh is easier and these days she sticks closer to home. She swims regularly and is a stalwart of the annual mid-winter swim at Mathesons Bay which happens later this month. Leigh has a very strong community, Averil says, and staying active means she is able to stay a part of it.

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Seniors in the limelight at Expo Wellsford Plus spokesperson Tania Bishop says with so much attention focused on children and families of late, seniors have missed out in the northern area To remedy this, the community focus group has put together an Age Expo for seniors across the district at the Wellsford Community Centre on Saturday, June 18, from 9am to 3pm. Seniors are often unaware of what services are available to them, or who to contact if they need help from WINZ, she says. Bishop expects the expo will also attract seniors from further afield, perhaps making use of one of the benefits of being a senior – having a SuperGold Auckland Transport HOP card which allows free and reduced cost public transport. There are all sorts of benefits for seniors they may be are unaware of, Bishop says. She hopes the various expo stands including ones for Auckland Transport, WINZ, Citizens Advice and Age Concern Rodney, will be something of a helpful eye opener for them. While there will be other practical stands like SeniorNet, Warkworth/Wellsford

Budget, and various rest homes promoting their residences, there will be plenty of feelgood sites too. Wellsford Horticultural Club will be looking to connect with green thumbed seniors or those looking to take up growing on their piece of land – no matter how big or small. The Wellsford Country Music Club is hoping to entice some new members aboard and will be playing onstage for part of the day, along with speakers. Pilates, Tai Chi and Flexercise classes will also have sites and some of these are also expected to be onstage giving demonstrations. Residents aged 65 and over make up about 28 per cent of the population, and with well over 25,000 more people expected in the Warkworth/Wellsford area over the next 30 years, catering to senior’s wellbeing is only going to become big business.

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Life is returning to some semblance of normality at local rest homes and retirement villages. Summerset Falls manager Mike Wharepouri says the majority of the village is returning to normal, but there are still some restrictions around the care centre, where the more vulnerable residents live. There is also some limitation in this area on the number of visitors at any one time. “Everyone was pretty over it by the end of the last lockdown,” Wharepouri says. “The village now offers around 60 different weekly activities, which is putting a smile back on residents’ faces. The dinners and happy hours have also been reinstated.” Wharepouri says there were no outbreaks at the home, although there were some

isolated cases of covid within the village, contracted outside the village. Like most places, Summerset has also had to manage staff cases of covid, but this has not presented too many difficulties. “We’re slowly heading back to normal and people are enjoying a lot more freedom again.” Mask use was encouraged throughout the village, which currently has 360 residents. Amberlea Hospital and Rest Home was limiting visitors to one at a time, although any time limit on the visits had been removed. Its main challenge was staffing. Not only was it proving difficult to recruit new staff, rosters were being juggled when existing staff had to self-isolate. This meant reducing occupancy levels in the interim.

Shingles vaccination birthday present Turning 65 might equate in a lot of peoples’ minds to becoming a pensioner and a fullyfledged Gold Card carrier. However, a 65th birthday also means that for one year only, the person is also eligible for free shingles vaccinations. The offer is only available in a person’s 65th year. Thereafter, a dose costs around $500. Shingles is caused by the varicellazoster virus – the same virus that causes chickenpox. It causes a painful rash which can occur anywhere on the body, although it most often appears as a single stripe of blisters on the torso. In people who have had chickenpox, the virus lies inactive in nerve tissue near the spinal cord and brain. Years later, the virus may reactivate as shingles. It is not known what exactly causes the

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Warkworth locals Judy Waters and Colin Copestake (pictured) found themselves in front of a TVNZ camera talking about their World War II memories on May 20. Seven Sharp was in town to film a story about the 100,000 American servicemen who arrived in New Zealand during the war and their “friendly invasion” of Warkworth. The story is expected to screen in the week after Queen’s Birthday Weekend. Judy and Colin were interviewed by Michael Holland, who spent a whole day filming at the Warkworth Museum, including inside the museum’s US army huts, at the Riverina homestead on the corner of Hepburn Creek Road, at the cement works and in Warkworth town itself. Museum volunteers, Glenda Peake and Anne Ronaldson, were also interviewed, providing an overview of this important part of Warkworth’s history, and of the significance of the museum’s army huts. Museum volunteer Sarah Smith says the museum hopes this publicity will uncover more memorabilia from this time. “We’re also hopeful it might encourage people from around the country to come and visit our wonderful little museum,” she says. Photo, Glenda Peake.

Minister yet to respond to calls for scallop ban extension Organisations hoping to persuade Fisheries Minister David Parker to extend a recent partial ban on scallop fishing to the whole Hauraki Gulf are frustrated at his lack of response on the matter. On May 4, representatives from 19 different iwi, community, marine and environmental bodies wrote to Minister Parker urging him to close the two scallop beds left open by him to commercial and recreational take, off Hauturu/Little Barrier and in the Colville Channel. The letter said the areas were vital to the recovery of scallop populations around the wider Hauraki Gulf, the Eastern Coromandel Peninsula and the Bay of Plenty, and should be closed give all of the Gulf a chance to recover quickly and reopen in future. Putting their names to the plea were

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proper response,” he said. Nor had there been any reaction from the fisheries ministry to a formal application for a total ban, which was made by Ngāti Manuhiri after the placing of a rahui tapu over the Hauraki Gulf on Waitangi Day, Woolford added. “The application for a temporary ban on all scallop fishing in the Hauraki Gulf under Section 186a of the Fisheries Act hasn’t been acknowledged by the Minister or put out for public consultation, which they are obligated to do,” he said. “We want that to go out. We know we will get overwhelming support from the public.” He added that he hoped the silence wasn’t because the minister thought the partial ban was an end to the matter, and said a meeting with Minister Parker was being sought. “We’ll be pushing for clarification on that

issue,” he said. “We’re overdue for a meeting.” Ngāti Manuhiri Settlement Trust acting chief executive and Hauraki Gulf Forum co-chair Nicola McDonald confirmed that no formal response to the Section 186a application had been received from the minister. “We understand that our application is before his officials,” she said. “In the meantime, we are working with our partners, carrying out further research to provide evidence to the minister that these two fishery areas need to be protected and closed.” Mahurangi Matters approached Minister Parker to ask what was happening about the formal application for a ban on all scallop fishing and when it might go out for public consultation, as well as for his response to the May 4 letter. However, no response had been received as we went to press.

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when life was often carefree but also could be challenging. Topics include everything from catching giant eels and toheroa (shellfish) to a poignant memorial to lost babies and a rebellion against daylight savings. “These stories uncover cultural pathways that give meaning to our past, and inspire who we are today,” Luciana says. “I got hours of material from everyone, so there was a lot of editing, but I think I’ve pulled something together that’s consistent. This is my first amateur go at something like this, but people seem to be receiving it well.” Luciana produced Forgotten Tales of the Kaipara with the support of Kaipara District Council’s Creative Communities arts fund. It is available to buy as an MP3 file for $22 or there are a limited number of CD versions that cost $33. Copies of the CD are being gifted to all libraries in the Kaipara region, and schools and other publicly funded organisations can receive a free MP3 copy. Info and sales: Email info@illustratorluciana-orr.com or visit www.illustratorluciana-orr.com/forgotten-tales-of-thekaipara-audio-mp3

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serves as the primary unit of heredity in organisms of all types. When organisms reproduce, a portion of their DNA is passed onto their offspring, which ensures a degree of continuity from one generation to the next while at the same time as allowing for slight changes that contribute to the diversity of life. All modern human beings (Homo sapiens) on the planet are 99.9% identical in their DNA make-up. Neanderthals share 99.7% with modern humans but because of interbreeding with early modern humans, we have retained a small proportion of their DNA. Chimpanzees share 98.8% DNA in common with humans. Pigs (98%), cats (90%), dogs (84%) and cows (80%) are also high on the DNA commonality list. In contrast, yeasts have 26% DNA commonality with humans. The link https://thednatests.com/ gives a more complete list of organisms and their commonality percentage. As an example, Covid 19 testing depends primarily on detection of viral DNA while the identification of the variant type (e.g., Delta or Omicron) depends on the identification of the entire virus genome. The genome is the entire set of DNA instructions in the virus cell, which provides a distinctive fingerprint for each variant. The small difference between the DNA of different individual humans (see above) incorporates significant information about an individual’s propensity to specific illnesses. An aspect of this field is the matching of specific medication to a patient’s individual DNA. This is an example of the emerging and future field of genetic medicine which is expected to benefit us all.

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Master carver Matua Louis Kereopa will be supporting the Te Hana workshops.

Carving workshops offered A series of free workshops at Te Hana Te Ao Marama, looking into the rich cultural heritage of carving of iwi Ngati Whatua, will be on offer as the Maori Cultural Centre opens again to the public. Starting on June 11, the workshops will be run over five consecutive weekends at the Te Hana site, from 10am to 2pm. As well as free entry, the workshops will also include complimentary lunches. With just 20 to 30 spaces for each session, bookings are essential. The centre used to run a carving course through Whangarei-based North Tec about 10 years ago and local teacher from that course, Graeme Grace, will be among those running the five days of workshops

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Covid and the rising cost of living is pushing people to skimp on heating this winter and rugging up instead, Women’s Centre Rodney counsellor Bridget Farmiloe says. The centre provides support for women and families from Puhoi to Te Hana, and each year they run a Winter Warmer Appeal to provide new and good quality blankets, duvets, pyjamas and hot water bottles. This year they are seeing more families struggling with rising prices and cutting back on power to keep food on the table. The centre’s main aim is to provide every child in each home with new warm pyjamas and a hot water bottle, Bridget says, with new or excellent condition blankets and duvets a bonus. In 2019, they helped 98 families, sending out 200 sets of pyjamas and 430 blankets. Covid restrictions saw those numbers plummet as pick-ups and drop-offs restricted contact, but they are expecting numbers to be high this winter. While the blanket collections have come to an end, Bridget says new warm pyjamas, especially for older children and teenagers,

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A New Zealand Taxpayers Union’s ‘Stop Three Waters’ roadshow will visit Auckland, Mangawhai and Whangarei this month and next. Union spokesman Jordan Williams says the roadshow is to hear and highlight the concerns of ratepayers and elected councillors threatened by the government’s Three Waters regime and will call on the Select Committee in charge of the legislation to do the same. Union members will meet community leaders, mayors, councillors and local government candidates, and ask them to sign a Community Leaders’ Appeal, calling on the Prime Minister to halt the controversial reforms. “Three Waters is a uniquely local issue,” Williams says. “Ratepayers in every community have paid for water assets that are proposed to be being taken by Wellington, with the removal of local control. “We will be visiting these assets and meeting with affected ratepayers face-to-face. We say the Select Committee that will be considering the Three Waters proposals should do the same thing and get on the road to listen to local communities.” The roadshow will be in Auckland on June 30, Mangawhai on July 2 and Whangarei on July 3. Times and locations are yet to be announced. The itinerary can be viewed at www.ThreeWatersRoadshow.nz

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An Alcoholics Anonymous group just for women has started at the Rodney Women’s Centre in Warkworth. An organiser says that while there are two other AA group meetings held in Warkworth during the week, this is the only one to cater solely to women. “It’s important for women to have a place they can go to where they feel comfortable and safe,” she says. The group is meeting at Morpeth Street on Wednesdays, between 7.30pm and 8.30pm, no bookings needed. Janine can be contacted on 022 352 6122 for more information if needed.

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Puhoi pests targeted by new landcare group Puhoi has become the latest community to take on the problem of predator pests, with the formation of a new Puhoi Landcare group that held its first open day at the town’s Centennial Hall last month. Local residents were able to see demonstrations of pest control methods for dispatching possum, rats and mustelids such as stoats and weasels, and there were six Timm’s possum traps from Restore Rodney East to be won. The recently formed Slow Water Sea Scouts group took part in helping to assemble 30 wooden rat trap tunnels, as well as keeping everyone fed with a sausage sizzle. The sea scouts will also help with setting up the traps built at the open day along the banks of the Puhoi River.

Puhoi Landcare covers some 13,500 hectares of land, bounded by the new motorway and stretching out to Woodcocks, West Coast, Wech Access and Upper Waiwera Roads. Chairman Greg Taylor says it is part of an increasing awareness of the need to coordinate efforts to control pests and weeds in the area. He says the new group is grateful to all the volunteers who came along to the open day and are keen to help with local pest control in future, as well as event supporters The Forest Bridge Trust, Restore Rodney East, Warkworth Farm & Lifestyle Centre, Boffa Miskell, QEII National Trust, Auckland Council and Slow Water Sea Scouts. Info: www.puhoilandcare.org.nz or Puhoi Landcare on Facebook.

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Cat-bite abscesses I do love cats, which as a veterinarian is surely a good thing, but with some thought I must say I cannot come up with a single recent feline patient I would describe as ‘amicable’. I’ll go ahead and state that a cat’s nature is so non-amicable and it is their own fault that we see so many catbite abscesses in our patients. Cats are very territorial, and will fight with other neighbourhood cats or feral cats until they’ve managed to establish their boundaries. Note that bite abscesses can also occur from dog, rat, other rodent or even possum bites, but this is far less common. Cat prowling and fights typically occur in the dusk to midnight period. If you find your cat is getting into fights repeatedly, you can consider locking them in the house overnight once they have come in for dinner. A cat-bite abscess is the accumulation of white blood cells and bacteria just beneath the skin that form a painful pocket of pus. A cats’ sharp teeth easily puncture skin when they bite, introducing a tremendous amount of bacteria. The puncture wounds seal over quickly, and bacteria injected into the skin become trapped. Within around two to four days, swelling and pain develops, along with a fever, which you may notice in your cat as listlessness and a lack of appetite. The cat might also be unusually quiet or aggressive, growling, twitching, repeatedly licking one area, has a floppy tail (where the tail base has been bitten) or mild to severe limping (with leg bites).

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Amicable/’amIkəb(ə)l/ characterised by friendliness and absence of discord. Similar: cordial, civil, courteous, polite, neighbourly, harmonious, cooperative, non-hostile, peaceable, conflict-free. the abscess. It may be necessary to sedate your cat for this. Occasionally, where cellulitis is present, drainage is not possible and we can only use antibiotics and antiinflammatories to clear the infection. Many an owner recalls hearing the noise of their cat fighting a few days earlier when they present their sore and sickly cat to the clinic. I recommend you thoroughly check for any bites or scratches after hearing such a fight, as getting your feline to us to start antibiotics within 24 hours will usually stop the spread of infection and development of an abscess, avoiding illness in your cat and at a lower cost than lancing an abscess or repairing a wound.

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Kaipara councillors pause consultation on draft District Plan Rural zoning and subdivision rules in the draft Kaipara District Plan were identified as contentious issues during discussion at a Kaipara District Council meeting last month. As a result, non-statutory consultation on the draft has been delayed. Council had hoped to run an eight-week public engagement process starting on June 7. A District Plan is Council’s rule book that determines the activities people can carry out in the district. Kaipara’s Operative District Plan came into effect in 2013 and is due for renewal next year. Council officers said the non-statutory engagement was a vital part of the plan development process, as it allowed provisions to be ‘tested’ with the public and stakeholders. However, the majority of councillors wanted a further briefing held on some topics. Mayor Dr Jason Smith said some elected members needed more time to come to grips with the impacts on communities before seeking feedback from the public. While several councillors felt the document was already in the public domain and consultation should proceed, others felt their comments from earlier discussions were not reflected in the draft. Mayor Smith voted to support the delay, but “with a heavy heart”. “The genie is already out of the bottle – it is already out in the community and being commented on through social media,” he said at the May council meeting. “It [the plan] affects every person who lives in Kaipara District and there is not a moment to be lost, because while we retraverse ground we’ve already covered, the day is getting nearer when government will say, ‘put your pens down Kaipara District Council. You’ve taken too long, we’re doing away with district plans’. “There is real risk in delay. Members of

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Cr Peter Wethey said it was important to have an extra briefing to discuss issues where there was not a common view, or where views put forward at earlier meetings had not been incorporated in the plan. “At a lot of briefings we have been given a lot of information by staff but haven’t had the freedom to discuss it in a constructive manner,” he said. “I feel we’ve been constrained. We need a more active debate so we can come up with some consensus.” Cr David Wills agreed. “There is frustration that we have been presented with an outcome, where it has been hard to have compromise or realistic change, particularly around subdivision rules as they are presented,” he said. Cr Victoria Del La Varis-Woodcock was upset her dark skies protection idea had

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Rodney soccer comp promoted Soccer teams from Wellsford and Matakana are neck-and-neck in the five match State of Origin Battle of the Dome competition. The final on June 11 is shaping up to be a hotly contested event, with both teams having won two games each and both have scored eight goals each. The comp is being played at both Whangateau Domain and the Port Albert

Recreational Reserve. Matakana manager Mark Reekie says the competition is the start of what he hopes will become a strong Rodney competition. He has put the call out to Mangawhai, Kaipara Flats. Puhoi and Warkworth to field teams next year. “It’s social but competitive,” he says. “There are only men playing at the moment, but

we would love to have women join the teams as well.” Reekie says the grounds at Whangateau are ideal as they drain quickly and are kept in top condition. The lights also mean games can be held at night. He has approached the Rams Rugby League Club to see if there is an opportunity for the soccer players to support the club.

“It would be such a good venue for the after game wind-down, so we’re hoping that through discussion we can make it happen.” The Grand Final will be played at Port Albert on June 11, starting at 1pm. All welcome. Anyone interested in playing or entering a team can contact Mark on 027 828 2071.

Kowhai makes splash at Dunedin nationals The National Division II Swimming Competition was held in Dunedin from May 8 to 12 with some outstanding performances from Mahurangi swimmers. The Kowhai Swimming club took its largest team ever to the event. Ryan Hewertson came third overall in the 50m backstroke, all swimmers gained personal bests and many made the finals. Club spokesperson Carol Christie says this was an outstanding achievement and the results reflected the swimmers’ hard work over the season especially as their training was disrupted due to the college pool being closed. The Mahurangi students who attended were Joe Kuwano, Aaron Skipper, Annika Bayer, Grace Richards, Ava Bravenboer, Ryan Hewertson, Toby Hewertson,

Ryan Hewertson (on the right) placed third overall in the 50m backstroke.

Fergus Charlton. Two swimmers, Hewertson and Skipper, have qualified for the NZ short course event to be held at the Owen Glenn Aquatic Centre, Auckland in August. Swimmers who qualified for the finals were: Joe Kuwano 50m breaststroke heats 35.66, finals 26.00 – 7th PB, 100m breaststroke

The Kowhai Swimming Club members who competed in the National Division II swimming competition in Dunedin.

heats 1.20.95, finals 1.19.58 – 7th PB; Aaron Skipper 50m breaststroke heats 33.02, finals 32.83 – 4th PB, 100m breaststroke heats 1.16.63, finals 1.14.73 – 6th PB, 200m breaststroke heats 2.56.48, finals 2.49.70 – 6th; Ryan Hewertson 100m backstroke heats 1.09.67, finals 1.10.43 –7th PB, 50m

backstroke heats 32.51, finals 31.89 – 3rd PB; Fergus Charlton 100m backstroke heats 1.10.93, finals 1.10.68 – 7th PB: Toby Hewertson 100m backstroke heats 1.11.14, finals 1.12.10 – 8th PB; Grace Richards 200m breaststroke heats 3.04.70, finals 3.03.38 – 5th.

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Gloves on for tree challenge When it comes to planting trees, Matakana’s Tineke Robson has decided to swap the gardening gloves for a pair of boxing gloves. Robson has entered an eight week Fit to Fight Challenge to raise money for Trees for Survival (TFS). “I’ve been boxing training for a while now and my boxing coach asked me to join this challenge,” she says. “After eight weeks, there is one fight in the boxing ring, body sparring only, so no punches to the head. There’s a great team spirit and you get to raise money for a charity of your choice, so I was sold.” Part of Robson’s routine involves rising at 4.45am, three days a week, to drive to Parnell for training. “I love the fitness side of boxing. The training is like an antidepressant for me. The early morning starts certainly asks for some motivation and when the alarm goes off, I do struggle. It never gets easier.” Robson says she is doing this challenge for herself and to overcome the fear of being punched in the face, due to having had a

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jaw operation. But she is also motivated by the Trees for Survival programme. “I really enjoyed my own experience volunteering for local tree planting events so I’m thrilled to support this programme where kids learn outdoors, get their hands dirty and are empowered to make a positive impact on their future. “TFS is an amazing way to invest in the future, supporting the restoration of our environment and the growth of our youth, all at the same time. Many schools in our local area are involved such as Wellsford, Tomarata, Pakiri, Mahurangi College, Snells Beach, Ahuroa and Tauhoa. “This will be a once in a lifetime experience for me so I want to give it my all.” The challenge will conclude with a Fight Night at the Auckland Boxing Association Stadium in Auckland on July 1 and 2. The boxer who raises the most money wins.

Movie night fundraiser A movie fundraiser night for Matakana Pony Club will be held at Matakana Cinemas on Sunday, June 19 at 5.45pm. The movie is the new film Lightyear, a spin-off from the Toy Story series detailing the original story of Buzz Lightyear. Tickets are $25 and include an ice cream. Tickets must be prepurchased by Wednesday, June 8 by emailing MBPCevents@gmail.com. There will be spot prizes and a raffle valued at $350. Warkworth Hockey AGM The Warkworth Hockey AGM will take place at ITSS Engineering, 24 Morrison Drive, Warkworth on Thursday, June 30 at 6pm. Indoor bowls Snells Beach indoor bowls meet every Monday at 12.30pm at the Mahurangi East Community Centre. New players welcome. For info, contact Pam on 09 425 6405. LoggerHead longboards back The ninth annual LoggerHeads longboarding event, LoggerHeads Iwa, will be held at Mangawhai Heads Beach over the Matariki long weekend on June 24 & 25. LoggerHeads is a celebration of traditional longboarding. Divisions include open logger, wahine logger, junior logger and the Old Mal division. Entries close on Friday, June 10 or when the divisions are full. For info contact Tony at loggerheadsnz@gmail.com. To register visit https://forms.gle/NipeeznNYQu3ncJ58 Rugby engagement day Northland Rugby is hosting a community engagement day at Mangawhai Beach School on Thursday, June 30 from 3.30-5.30pm. The community team from Northland Rugby will be there to take the kids through some fun and engaging skill-based activities suitable for all ages. At 5pm the BBQ will be fired up to refuel everyone. Visit Northland Community Rugby on Facebook for more details. Being a Child Safe Club workshop Harbour Sport is holding a child safety workshop in Albany on Tuesday, June 14 from 6-8pm. The workshop will help attendees explore the fundamentals of being a child safe organisation & create a safeguarding culture, recognise their organisational child safety strengths & needs and to identify practical steps to help create a safeguarding culture & demonstrate best practice. Tickets are $40. For more info, visit www.holisticsafeguarding.com/event-details/Being-a-child-safe-club

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Mahurangi’s J4 teams played a curtainraiser for a Blues game at Eden Park. On Wednesday, June 1, the club also hosted the NPC pre-season game between North Harbour and Northland. “Mahurangi College Girls U15 tackle played the curtain-raiser and we took the opportunity to have a sponsors night to say thanks to all the local businesses that support us year in year out.” North Harbour has changed a few rules this year around field sizes for the younger players. The fields are now smaller and narrower to encourage more involvement from all players. Harbour has also done away with lineouts and scrums up to the J6 grade, to help kids focus on their tackling and passing. Sullivan says training nights are starting to be a bit of a juggling act with field allocation. “With the club and community growing, there will have to be an investment in more all-weather fields in the near future.”

Mahurangi junior rugby is back in full swing after what has been a couple of disruptive years. Player numbers are down slightly, from 299 the previous year to 245 this year, with the juniors fielding 20 teams compared to 22 last year. “We are four weeks into a 17 week draw and judging by the smiles on the kids’ faces, they are all loving being back into Saturday morning sport,” Mahurangi Rugby junior chair Patrick Sullivan says. “We currently have two strong girls quickrip U9/11 and U13 teams, as well as an U15 team at the college, where a majority of the girls played for the club in the past. There are also a good number of girls throughout the tackle grades, which is a reflection on how strong the College Youth Girls Tackle programme is.” Sullivan says Mahurangi is fortunate to have some excellent female coaches, coaching both the boys and girls grades. A recent highlight was when one of

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Leigh Community Meeting, online, 6.30pm. Organised by Auckland Transport to discuss proposed speed limit changes. To register and receive link, email atspeedprogramme@at.govt.nz or visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CLB5TT5. Info or questions: email atspeedprogramme@at.govt.nz or call 09 355 3553

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Grey Power meeting, Totara Park community hall, 11am. Members encouraged to attend as lack of attendance could result in the closure of the Warkworth branch.

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Warkworth RSA Grand Auction, raising money for the Lift Appeal. To donate auction items, contact Robbie Blair on 027 730 1144 (see story p16)

Wellsford Plus Expo for Seniors, Wellsford Community Centre, 9am-3pm. From tai chi and transport options to retirement homes. Light food and refreshments. Entry free. (see story p37)

Public Meeting to discuss housing intensification in Warkworth, Warkworth Town Hall, 10am (see ad below)

Leigh Community Mid-Winter Swim, Matheson Bay, 10.15am start (see story p18)

Men’s Rebus General Meeting, Shoesmith Hall, Warkworth, 10am. Guest speaker. Tea break and chat. Info: Ron on 422 3111.

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Ahuroa Hall Quiz Night, Ahuroa Hall, 8pm. Teams of 5-8 can enter for a chance to take home the Ahuroa Hall Quiz Night trophy. Resiter by emailing Jo at joannabullock79@gmail.com

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TOSSI Community Open Day, Tāwharanui Regional Park, 9am-12.30pm. Guided walks and family fun, followed by lunch to celebrate TOSSI’s 20th anniversary. All welcome. Info: www.tossi.org.nz (see pages 22&23)

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Juniors back on Warkworth hockey pitch After Covid disruptions last year, which closed the junior hockey season after just five games, there is a lot of enthusiasm among teams playing in this year’s Saturday morning competition at the Warkworth Showgrounds. About 170 children are involved across three sections – Fun Sticks for four to six year olds; juniors (Years 2-4) and seniors (Years 5&6). Mahurangi Junior Hockey Club president Michelle Brogan says the club focuses on creating an enjoyable and encouraging space for children to grow, with the hope of instilling a lifelong love for hockey.

She says at this level, it is more about participation and enjoyment than winning trophies. However, each team has a Player of the Day, who receives a certificate and a Charlie’s Ice Cream voucher, which is a sought-after award! “At the end of the season, we also have a party prizegiving, with trophies for the winners of each junior and senior competitions,” she says. There are about 30 children in Fun Sticks, which introduces young players to fundamentals of hockey including stick control, ball control, body positioning and basic skills. They are coached by three students from Mahurangi College.

train the umpires. “The umpires are brilliant, and it is lovely to see them grow in confidence over the course of the season, as with all our hockey players. Equally, I am grateful to all the parent volunteers who see us through our season.” However, the club is always keen to recruit volunteers to coach individual teams and umpire, as well as committee members. “We also wouldn’t say no to sponsorship for individual schools.”

The remaining 140 players compete in the school teams competition across the junior and senior grades. This year there are teams from Horizon, Kaipara Flats, Matakana, Snells Beach, Warkworth and Wellsford, as well as home-schooled children. “We like to think that being part of any team sport you learn social skills, selfconfidence is always a big one, teamwork, sportsmanship and making new friends,” Brogan says. “You don’t have to be the best player; you just need to give it a go. We hope that every child leaves with a smile on their face.” She says the club is grateful to Alexandra Parish and Rhys Joule who look after and

The club can be contacted at: www.mahujuniorhockey.co.nz or info@mahujuniorhockey.co.nz

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