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Retailers and residents at the northern end of Elizabeth Street are angry that the partial closure of the street went ahead without consultation.
Elizabeth Street trial angers businesses A three month trial at the Hill Street intersection, which involves the partial closure of Elizabeth Street to traffic from Hill Street and State Highway One, got off to a bumpy start on Monday November 7. Social media pages ran hot with complaints about the changed layout, which saw cars and buses driving down Elizabeth Street on the
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wrong side of the road and vehicles doing u-turns at the intersection when they realised they couldn’t enter Elizabeth Street. A petition was started to have the trial cancelled immediately and some retailers were threatening to take matters into their own hands and remove the cones and road markers themselves. The new design also fell
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foul of local emergency services. Warkworth fire chief Ian Davies said it would delay the response time of volunteers who would normally use Elizabeth Street to get to the fire station. He said it could add one to two minutes to the turn-out time for the six volunteers affected, possibly more if the road was congested. This could
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mean one of two fire engines might fail to reach an incident on time. Retailer Katya Maker said the barriers had had a direct and detrimental effect on a number of businesses, but the repercussions had gone well beyond Elizabeth Street. “It’s affecting the whole town,” she said.
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Elizabeth Street trial “Because I’m a sole trader, I don’t think I will be able to survive for three months. I’ve had a 60 per cent drop in profits since the trial started.” Bridgehouse publican Ian Holt said about 25 per cent of his customers came from the north and he had sought legal advice on his options. Other businesses that supported a protest on site last Thursday included Harveys Real Estate, Bin Inn, K&J Takeaways, Hot Shots, Warkworth Curtain Shop, The Camera Shop, Remax Real Estate, New World, Super Liquor-Warkworth, Warkworth Lodge, Rejuvenate Me and North Harbour Insurance. Auckland Councillor Greg Sayers says a public meeting was being arranged with the business association One Warkworth, as many businesses did not realise that the impact on revenue would be this severe. “This emphasises the need for Hill Street to have a proper permanent solution,” Cr Sayers said. “I have asked, and expect, Auckland Transport to get solutions to the Hill Street problem to me, and thus to the public, within the next four weeks. No excuses. ” The new layout directs traffic from Hill Street and SH1 into Warkworth via Whitaker Road. Auckland Transport (AT) implemented the three-month trial in the hope that simplifying the number of turning movements would reduce confusion within the intersection. At the start of the trial, AT said it would actively monitor the situation
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No consultation The question a number of retailers have raised is, ‘Why wasn’t there any consultation on the change?’ Auckland Transport says a staff member hand delivered letters about the trial to the businesses and residents of Elizabeth, Queen, Baxter and Neville Streets and Mill Lane. He also delivered the notification to New World, Countdown and the Bridgehouse, and had a phone conversation with the Fire Service in Auckland. However, the letter did not seek feedback, and merely advised the business owners of the details of the trial. over the three-month trial and would make changes if necessary. However, by Wednesday, One Warkworth had secured an undertaking from AT that the trial could be scrapped by the end of the month depending on the results. An AT spokesperson said the trial was in response to significant feedback from the community to address immediate safety and congestion issues at the intersection. “These interim improvements are not a permanent long-term solution but, if successful, they may form part of a longterm solution,” the spokesperson said.
In addition, the results would be used in investigations into widening Sandspit Road to include an additional left turn lane at the Matakana Road intersection. Police said they had received a lot of complaints about the trial, but were taking a lenient view of the situation while motorists got used to the new arrangements. “We’re monitoring it from a safety point-of-view and will look at enforcement measures if necessary,” Sgt Bede Haughey said.
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Warkworth land sale to overseas buyers blocked by OIO George Driver editor@localmatters.co.nz
A group of Chinese developers has been blocked from developing a 80ha site near Warkworth and could face charges after failing to apply for Overseas Investment Office (OIO) approval to buy the land. The land, at 185 Sandspit Road, was sold to Hong Zhongliang, Ke Xueli, Gu Xinrong and IRL Investment Limited in 2012 for $4,480,000. None of the buyers live or intend to live in New Zealand, so they were required to apply to the OIO for approval. However they only recently submitted a retrospective application which was declined in September. An OIO spokesperson said the group planned to subdivide the farm into 24 lots, and rehabilitate a 30ha area of wetlands. One of the lots would be turned into a “country estate” to create a “luxury farm-like community, showcasing New Zealand’s pure lifestyle and the benefits of a rural lifestyle”.
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The application said this would create jobs, result in investment in the area, protect and enhance the environment and improve walking access. It said rejecting the application could send a negative message to other overseas investors. The OIO said the application had
insufficient evidence to show the benefits would be realised and the benefits weren’t substantial enough to meet the criteria of the Overseas Investment Act. “The only factor which was met was ‘walking access’,” the spokesperson said. “This was given a low weighting
in assessing the likely benefit to New Zealand, as the applicants had only committed to consultation with the Walking Access Commission, rather than committing to specific mechanisms to improve walking access.” The land includes the area between the Rodney Cooperative Lime Company quarry on Sandspit Road and the Warkworth Golf Club on Golf Road. Auckland Council records identify it as a dairy farm and it is zoned Countryside Living in the Unitary Plan. Acquiring sensitive assets without OIO approval is an offence with a maximum penalty of a $300,000 fine and/or 12 months in prison and the owner could be ordered to sell the land. The OIO was still considering what further action it would take. “We will make a decision about our next steps as soon as possible. “The OIO doesn’t comment on active or potential investigations, including the nature and timing of key decisions concerning investigations.”
Hauturu tourism scheme mooted in new management plan Jannette Thompson
The remoteness and relative isolation of Te Hauturu-o-Toi (Little Barrier) could be about to change if recommendations in a Conservation Management Plan are adopted. The Department of Conservation and Ngati Manuhiri are promoting the plan, which includes an annual allowance for “nature tourism” visitors. At a hearing in Warkworth on November 8, Little Barrier Island Supporters Trust representative Lyn Wade said that overall, the supporters trust was happy with the plan. “Our main concern, however, is around the effects that nature tourism might have on the integrity of the island,” she said. “Mitigation is rarely an improvement.
The Little Barrier Supporters trust has raised concerns about plans to allow a limited number of “nature tourists” to visit the island.
“A nature reserve is quite different from a national park because it is first and foremost for the flora and fauna. People come second.” Ngati Manuhiri Settlement Trust chief executive Mook Hohneck said the intent was obviously not to see the island over-run by tourists, but it was an opportunity for DOC to
draw an income from the nature reserve, which could then be put back into conservation. The plan suggests limiting visitor numbers to 420 people a year, with a maximum of 20 people a day. The island is currently off-limits to the general public. As a result of this high level of protection, it has one
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of the highest levels of fauna species diversity for forest habitats in New Zealand. It was home to the last remaining population of hihi, from which all mainland populations are now descended, and is an important habitat for wetapunga and the recently re-introduced kakapo. Ngati Manuhiri is recognised as kaitiaki of the nature reserve, and shares a co-governance role with the Auckland Conservation Board. Under its settlement claim, Ngati Manuhiri gifted the nature reserve back to the people of NZ, but retained a 1.2 hectare site at Te Maraeroa, which is covered by a conservation covenant. The Conservation Management Plan is expected to be adopted later next year. Comment online Should visitors be allowed on Hauturu?
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Sagging infrastructure Much ado is made, of late, for the need to upgrade the security of our national infrastructure to guard against the likelihood of cyber-attack. As the above photograph shows, I believe we need to concentrate our energies on improving the physical security of said infrastructure. This 11,000 volt power pole has taken all of the ‘sag’ from eight spans and the bowstring-tight wires are all that is holding it up. This has been reported to Vector twice in the last month to no avail. Given the ever-increasing number of outages (mostly due to rogue tree growth near power lines) one would think a situation like this would have some priority! On other matters of infrastructure, I
read on page six of your November 2 issue of discussions regarding a Wellsford wastewater upgrade. For Watercare to even consider spending millions on upgrading an antiquated, poorly located plant beggars belief. Back in 2003, an Auckland plant at Mangere was upgraded with modern technology which not only eliminates the need for oxidation/aeration ponds and sludge settlement ponds, but produces a massively improved effluent discharge quality and cuts operating costs dramatically by using biogas to generate electricity to run the plant. I have to concur with Rodney Local Board member Colin Smith on “do it once, do it right”, but that surely does not include upgrading the existing plant. Patrick Neeley, Tapora
Thanking helpers Hello, I am a 16-month-old Kiwi lad called Perry Paolo MacMenigall and I live in Point Wells. I was a bit unwell on Sunday October 23 over Labour Weekend and had to go to hospital, so I did not get a chance to say thank you to all the wonderful people who rushed to my aid. There was an emergency 111 man who stayed on the phone with my Mum the whole time; the Point Wells emergency coordinator; the Point Wells Fire Brigade who arrived swiftly and, wow, I really liked their
oxygen treat; Travis and the St Johns ambulance staff who drove through heaps of traffic just to get me to hospital; the great paediatrics team and Dr Etienne De Beer at North Shore Hospital, who made me feel sweet as in no time, reassured my family and sent me home in time for my first ever ice-cream dinner. A really sincere thank you to everyone from my family and I.
The Borough Council and the public have known about the dangers of this intersection for many, many years. It was not too bad in 1971 when the traffic was less, but to have to wait until 2022 before it is even going to get something done is ridiculous.
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In Mark Mitchell’s self-congratulatory editorial (MM, Nov 2), he failed to mention the figure for Government overseas debt, as is the case for every National Party discussion of the economy. From an estimated $15 billion when they came to power nearly nine years ago, the figure has quadrupled to over $60 billion. The first $10 billion of that was to pay for the first tax cuts promised by National in the 2008 election. Presumably, next election’s promises of tax cuts will also be paid for by overseas debt and future generations will be left to figure that problem out. Ironic that National has become the borrow and spend party, even if they refuse to admit it.
Hill St frustrations I do not pretend to know anything about designing roads or intersections, but perhaps the NZ Transport Agency could enlighten me as to why the existing give way on the left turn slip lane is to be removed? And a barrier restricting access to Elizabeth Street, and on top of all this, installing a temporary ‘No Entry’ sign. How could you get in if this is done? I have never had any trouble with the left hand turn into Elizabeth Street. It is the safest way and convenient for all the residents from the surrounding countryside and there are a great many of them. What is the point of all this messing about when a sign could do the job just as well? A sign on State Highway One travelling south stating ‘Left Turn Only’ and the same for Kowhai Park, or put an exit on to State Highway One for the park.
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A vision for Warkworth’s future Picture if you will, Warkworth as a people-centred space. Wharf Street thronging with people enjoying a book under the shade of a tree, or even a refreshing swim in the Mahurangi River. Spoilt for choice, vibrant bistros and cafes sit where a carpark once was, placemaking architecture seamlessly tying urban design with rich greenery and open spaces. For better or for worse, Auckland is growing at breakneck speed, and Auckland Council has long since decided, and the Unitary Plan confirms it, that Warkworth is going to be five times its current size in short order. Whether the new look complements the old, and if it will be a town to be proud of, can largely be determined by the community. But this will happen only if the people and the Rodney Local Board take the lead and tell Council what the most important characteristics of this new town must be. Warkworth needs to play to its strengths. The most obvious and well-acknowledged feature of Warkworth is the Mahurangi River and its backdrop of indigenous forest. Binding the old with the new, it could feature as the backbone, linking people with greenways, eateries and open leisure spaces. While it might seem counter intuitive, wider streets are probably called for. This would enable the new Warkworth to be walkable and cycleable, and literally greener, because, by keeping roads narrow, there is space for mature trees, resting benches, cycleways and parking alcoves. And narrower roadways result in slower and safer vehicle speeds. If Warkworth is developed on the same tired old car-centric model, there will never be enough parking, particularly in the existing town centre. This is where, in addition to paths and cycleways, what Auckland Transport terms fourthtier targeted services could come in. Minibuses, run by a community trust and manned by volunteers, would open up a wealth of healthy alternatives to using a car. On a fine day, a person might choose to walk into town. Then, if for whatever reason – too many books, groceries or parcels to carry, or the threat of an afternoon shower of rain – walking home is unattractive, use the community minibus, and natter to neighbours on the way home. For now, these may be nothing more than ideas, but this is a conversation that we must have. If the community fails to tell Council what’s important we will have a structure plan foisted upon us which may or may not do justice to Warkworth, and all those who love it.
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Projenz denies serious fraud charges George Driver
A company director accused of bribing senior managers at Rodney District Council (RDC) and Auckland Transport (AT) has said paying for lavish dinners, swanky accommodation and overseas travel for council staff was an “industry standard”. Stephen Borlase, the director of contracting company Projenz, is facing serious fraud charges relating to spending tens of thousands of dollars on entertainment and travel for council staff and over $1.1 million of bribes. Co-accused Murray Noone, a former transport manager at RDC and AT, is accused of accepting the bribes between 2006 and 2013. Both have pleaded not guilty to all charges. The serious fraud case was due to wrap-up as Mahurangi Matters went to print and a verdict in the judge-only trial is expected this month. Mr Borlase took the stand on November 7 and 8 as the trial entered its sixth week. Under questioning from his lawyer, Ron Mansfield, Mr Borlase did not dispute that he spent a significant sum wining and dining RDC and AT staff, but said they were “legitimate business expenses”. The extravagant dinners cost over $5000 in some cases, while tens of thousands of dollars of travel was spent on a number of council staff. “It was an industry standard. Our attitude was that we saw all our competitors and colleagues doing
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the same thing,” Mr Borlase said. “For example, we had a competition between us and Opus to see who could take Manukau District Council staff to a conference. We saw it as a normal business expense.” He said there was a culture of “work hard, play hard” that the company “shared with our clients”. “Entertainment fostered a relationship and meant that collaboration was a strong point. Lavish meals and accommodation were a way of breaking down barriers and helped contracts to run more smoothly and encouraged open communication. “Having that relationship meant that if mistakes were made they would be resolved easily, rather than legally at a lot of cost. It also meant if my team wasn’t performing, I’d get a heads-up.” He said the expenses were worthwhile for the business. “We didn’t want to be seen as stingy clients. “It would impact on our profits, but it
was a pretty good investment.” He said Projenz entertained private clients as well as council staff, but not to the same extent because RDC and AT made up 70 to 80 per cent of the company’s business. A number of RDC staff were named in court documents for receiving significant benefits from Projenz, including significant amounts of accommodation, travel and electronics. Ten RDC staff also received iPhones or iPads from Projenz. Mr Borlase said it was to make it easier to communicate with staff. “At the time, the phones RDC were supplying weren’t smartphones so they didn’t communicate via email. It [buying the phones] made it easier for them to do their job and communicate with us.” The court heard how gifts to former RDC and AT transport manager Barrie George started in 2006 and escalated to over $100,000 worth of gratuities by 2012. Mr George was sentenced to 10 months home
detention in September after pleading guilty to receiving bribes from Projenz. It started with a travel voucher that Mr Borlase gave to Mr George at his 60th birthday party at the Spencer on Byron Hotel in Takapuna in November 2006. Mr Borlase said he made no secret of the gift – it was presented in front of everyone at the party, including RDC staff and other contractors – no one raised a complaint. Mr Mansfield then walked Mr Borlase through tens of thousands of dollars in travel and accommodation that Projenz gifted to Mr George and his family. In just over a year, between 2008 and 2009, the trips included a $3532 holiday to Fiji, a $4793 trip to Europe, a $6200 trip to Thailand, a $2148 trip to Asia and a $4662 trip from the UK. Mr Borlase said the travel was a compassionate gift to the family, which was going through a rough time. The intention was “purely good will”. One trip included giving Mr George $5500 in foreign exchange, which Mr Borlase said he was not aware of and would not have agreed to. The trips quickly escalated – in 2010 Mr George claimed over $33,300 for a single trip. Mr Borlase said he was unaware the cost of the travel had reached that level. “When I first saw this I was bitterly disappointed that Mr George had betrayed that trust.” continued next page
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Documents show Hiway Stabilizers also contributed tens of thousands of dollars to Mr George’s travel, including $17,584 towards a trip Mr George and his wife took to Japan in June 2012. Projenz also contributed $5733 towards this trip. The trips were to visit Mr George’s son, Owen, who was arrested in 2011 at a Japanese airport after being caught with over two kilogrammes of methamphetamine in his suitcase. He is currently serving a nine-year prison sentence. The Serious Fraud Office said that while the court case was ongoing it would not comment on whether it was, or had, investigated Hiway Stabilizers.
Payments ‘good value’ The Crown alleges that former council transport manager Murray Noone was paid $1.1 million in bribes, disguised as payments for consulting work for a South Island branch of Projenz, which was never done. Instead, it said the money was bribes in exchange for influence at AT and RDC. Under questioning from Crown solicitor Brian Dickey, Mr Borlase admitted there was no record of the work Mr Noone did as he gave verbal reports and attended meetings to show how he was benefiting the company. “There was no need for summary reporting. We were more than happy with the verbal reports we got from Mr Noone.” Mr Dickey said spending that amount with no paper trail or witnesses was unbelievable. “Where have you seen a million dollars in consultancy fees without generating any written work product in the consultancy world?” he said. Mr Dickey said despite supposedly paying Mr Noone over $1 million in consultancy fees to help build the South Island branch of Projenz, the business had very low profits from the south, while income from the RDC and AT skyrocketed. “You got the millions in profit, but out of Rodney and AT,” Mr Dickey said. But Mr Borlase denied the claims. “It’s typical that you make an investment
November 16, 2016 Mahurangimatters 7 and it doesn’t always eventuate.” He said Mr Noone was a “significant contributor” to Projenz. “It is self-evident that the amount of revenue we’ve gained from his advice is significant and we valued his input, otherwise we wouldn’t have kept going with him.” One of the largest payments occurred in 2010 – Mr Noone was paid $200,000 for a six-month consultancy contract to provide business development advice. There were no records showing Mr Noone did any work. The Crown has argued this was a bribe to entice Mr Noone to take on a role at AT to continue a fraudulent relationship. At the time, Mr Noone was considering taking a position at GHB, but decided to take a lower paying job at AT instead. Mr Borlase said the money was for a “strategic market review” of opportunities in other areas of New Zealand and Australasia. He said monthly payments would have continued even if Mr Noone became employed at GHB, which is a direct competitor of Projenz. Mr Borlase said there was no conflict of interest in employing Mr Noone as a consultant because he was not on the tender evaluation panels at AT or RDC. “He said he had informed his employers he was running a consultancy business and as long as that business was outside of Auckland he was free to do so.” Mr Borlase said it was no secret Mr Noone was a consultant for Projenz. “He was an advisor, we didn’t need to broadcast it.” Throughout the period, from 2006 to 2012, the money paid to Mr Noone and gratuities paid to council staff were coded to RDC and AT contracts in Projenz’ accounts – the Crown argued that Projenz recouped the expenses by inflating invoices to those organisations. Mr Borlase said the coding system was a way of tracking costs, by coding them to profitable projects to enable him to easily track the net profit of the business each month. “It was a simple tool to determine the bottom line. It didn’t have an impact on the invoices to RDC or AT,” he said. “It probably wasn’t the correct way of doing things.”
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Rams rebuild surmounts final hurdle Sayers outlines vision in maiden speech
The Rodney Rams sports club is set to finally reopen its clubrooms in Whangateau after getting a $99,000 Road sealing, planning for growth and Hill Street grant from Foundation North. were at the fore in Rodney Ward Councillor Greg The funding is to build a new commercial kitchen, Sayers’ maiden speech to Auckland Council’s Govwhich will finally resurrect the facility after the erning Body this month. clubrooms burned down in 2014. The club received a $10,000 grant in May after Cr Sayers said Rodney was at “the epicentre” of winning a Facebook competition and built two Council’s low approval ratings, but it could turn that toilets on the site in August. around by increasing its focus on Rodney. Club secretary Denise Crimp says she hopes the “This is salvageable,” Cr Sayers said. kitchen will be finished early next year. He called on Council to triple the road sealing “That means we can finally reopen. It’s been a big budget to $10 million a year for the next decade. expense for us that we couldn’t afford, so it’s a huge “This is the territory where the NAG breakaway boost for the club.” group is strongest. The Council service they have She says the club still needs some furniture for the The Rodney Rams club is set to reopen early next been asking for year after year is to make the roads clubrooms. year. safe.” Four other Mahurangi groups received a total of He said there was growing evidence that dust from $79,000 in the latest Foundation North grant round. Trust convener Heather Rogan says Foundation North has been funding the programme for nearly unsealed roads was harmful to health. The Tawharanui Open Sanctuary Society (TOSSI) five years. “We need to crack on and seal our most hazardous, received a $39,000 grant to continue to operate its dust-producing roads under our health and safety “Thanks to them we’ve been able to have a native plant nursery. comprehensive, long-term programme, and over obligations.” TOSSI secretary James Ross says this will fund the that period we haven’t lost any birds or chicks at He said Council also needed to fund structure plans operation for three years. Mangawhai.” for Warkworth and Kumeu in its next annual plan. “The nursery is a big part of what we do and to be The funding is used to employ a pest control worker “In the absence of structure plans, private plan able to plan this far ahead is fantastic,” James says. throughout the year. changes can knockout sites 09 411 9604 Call: 09where 411 schools, 9604 water Call: 09 4 “The funding will go towards materials like pots and There are only about 40 birds left,Call: which nest at infrastructure, roading, broadband and power potting mix.” Mangawhai, Waipu, Te Arai, Pakiri and on the should be going.” A DIVa I S Iyear, O N O F W Y AKaipara T T L A N D S C Harbour. APE SUPPLIES A D I V I S I O N O F W Y A T T L A N D S C A P E S U PAP D L I EV SI S I O N O F W Y A T T L A N D S C A P E S U P P L I E S TOSSI volunteers plant about 20,000 plants He said planning for Warkworth’s growth would put which are all grown at the nursery from locally- The Maungaturoto Care and Share Family Support sourced seeds. About 30 volunteers work at the Group Trust received a $15,000 grant to deliver free greater pressure on central Government to fund a rebuild of the Hill Street intersection. nursery, contributing about 3000 hours year. Highway 948aState 16services. • Waimauku 948 State Highway948 16 •State Waimauku Highway 16 • Waimauku counselling “Let’s notafter passtheup this opportunity.” ( just afterThe the Muriwai turn off ) provides support ( justtoafter the Muriwai turn off ) ( just Muriwai turn off ) The New Zealand Fairy Tern Charitable Trust organisation isolated rural z .n .n z trust t e These initiatives would be the bestp liway received a $20,000 grant for its ongoing predator communities that may not have access to other .n s s .ntoe tbuild e li supp sup e su e e p p a a c c s s in Council. control programme on the Mangawhai sandspit. d d dscape services. w w.l a n w w.l a n w w.l a n w w w e d also received a $5000 p e“The e d investment ispridiculously The spit is the main breeding site for NZ’s rarest The Kowhai Festival r a tSociety r a tdollar r a t e d cheaper than e e p o o o bird, with about four nesting pairs each season. any public relations e d to&hold this year’s festival. ngrant ned & n e d &campaign.” 7.00am-5pm
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Group celebrates building bridges Rod Cheeseman news@localmatters.co.nz
The Matakana Community Group (MCG) is planning a major fundraising carnival next March after compliance costs killed-off the popular Fruitloop event. The announcement was made at the group’s annual general meeting on November 3, where chairperson Simon Barclay was unchallenged in his re-election bid. Group member Barbara Souter is spearheading the Notting Hill-style ‘MataCARnival’, which will be a fundraiser for additional parking on the field next to the Matakana School. Although still to be confirmed, Barbara is planning a three-day event from March 24. It will include a Caribbean-themed carnival in the heart of the village on Saturday March 25 and a motor show at the Matakana Country Park on Sunday March 26. Plume owners Clyde and Farida Cooper have donated $10,000 to get the carnival up and running. The MCG is finalising a lease agreement for the proposed car park. Dr Barclay said the group initially thought this would be a simple project, but would now require five years of fundraising. “We were going to put some metal down and make an instant car park, but now Auckland Council is involved and the project has escalated,” Dr
Dr Simon Barclay was re-elected chair of the Matakana Community Group at the annual meeting on November 3.
Barclay said. The group will have to apply for resource consent and the car park will need proper foundations, surfacing and drainage. The annual meeting was a chance for the group to review ongoing projects. The group needs to raise $35,000 to pay for all-weather surfacing on the tennis courts at Jubilee Park. Work was expected to start next month and be completed in April next year. The second pedestrian bridge on Matakana Road, near Tamahunga Drive, has building consent and resource consent is progressing. The community group needs $90,000 for the project, which includes work on the approach path. Auckland Transport (AT) is planning to resurface Matakana Valley Road
next year and the group would like the open drains covered at the same time. Retired engineer Murray Wallace is liaising with Council and AT. “We have a plan and we know what needs to be done, but it’s very hard to get these departments together, and almost impossible to get them to take responsibility,” Murray said. The MCG was also planning a combined Christmas celebration and opening ceremony for the pedestrian bridge over the Matakana River on December 9. Details are yet to be confirmed, but Katherine Norman from the Matakana School PTA would like children to open the bridge and ride, walk or scooter across after school. A Christmas party will follow with local choirs, performances and catering provided by businesses in the village.
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12 Mahurangimatters November 16, 2016 Project director Bevan Woodward, left, is hoping Tim Smyth from Core Builders Composites in Warkworth will help manufacture the SkyPath on Auckland’s Harbour Bridge.
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Mahurangi team reach for sky Rod Cheeseman
The $33.5 million SkyPath cycle and pedestrian bridge across Auckland Harbour has been given the green light, after resource consent was granted in the Environment Court on November 2. Point Wells resident Bevan Woodward has spearheaded the project for the past 12 years. He says the court’s decision will pave the way for other sustainable transport initiatives. “This ruling sets a precedent for similar projects and I’m optimistic that we can start construction next year and complete it by 2018,” Bevan says. The lead contractor has yet to be announced, but Warkworth-based manufacturer Core Builders Composites has been working on the project probono for the past three years. Core Builders general manager Tim Smyth says building a bridge this size out of modern composites, instead of steel and concrete, would be a New Zealand first.
“It is ideally suited to composite materials which are stronger, lighter, more flexible and longer lasting with practically no maintenance,” Tim says. If successful in its bid, Core Builders Composites would manufacture around 80, 13-metre long and fourmetre wide sections in Warkworth. He says they have the equipment and expertise for the job – they have one of the largest CNC milling machines in the Southern Hemisphere. “We’ve invested heavily in our Warkworth facility to be able to do this type of work, and we would be very excited to continue to be a part of the project,” Tim says. SkyPath is a public private partnership funded by Morrison and Co Public Infrastructure Partnership Fund, and partially underwritten by Auckland Council. It plans to recover costs with a toll of around $3 each way. After 20 years the bridge will be gifted to Council.
More photos online at localmatters.co.nz Jennie Burt is a grandmother who only joined the brigade in 2014. She was presented with her Firefighter of the Year award by senior station officer Barry Clarke. Photo: Carolyn Howden
Matakana honours volunteers The annual Matakana Volunteer Fire Brigade honours night had special significance this year; it marked the final awards under the old NZ Fire Service. As from about the middle of next year, all rural and urban fire services will come under the umbrella of a new organisation to be called Fire and Emergency NZ. It is the most substantial change for the fire sector since the 1940s. Guest speaker at the awards night was acting Area Commander for the Waitemata Fire Area, John Booth. He said in future, localised boards would have input into how their brigades and support teams were organised. “The amalgamation of rural and urban brigades into one organisation, with 12,000 volunteers and 2000 paid staff,
will give us the legislative framework to do our job, from firefighting, and attending motor vehicle accidents, hazardous incidents and vegetation fires, to rescuing cats up trees,” he said. Matakana firefighter Jennie Burt picked up a swag of awards on the night. As well as winning the coveted Whittaker Trophy for Firefighter of the Year, she also received awards for best attendance, most callouts and Most Improved Firefighter of the Year. Station Officer John Badham was recognised as the Officer of the Year. Matakana averages about 160 callouts a year. Isabelle Franks was named Rookie of the Year.
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Matakana Gull suffers third break in Matakana Gull was broken into for the third time this year on November 2, but thieves were thwarted in their attempts to steal tobacco. Owner Gay Smith says the cigarettes are no longer on the premises at night and she hopes they won’t continue to be targeted. “My staff and I are completely over it,” Gay says. “We hope this will be the end, but I have heard from other service station owners that it is rife throughout New Zealand.” The thieves still made off with around $130 worth of goods, including
cigarette lighters, car phone chargers and confectionery. They broke in through a ranch slider and entered through the rear of the building. Gay installed bollards following a ram raid last June, but thieves struck again on October 11. They entered by smashing the lower pane of the station’s glass door and made off with $1000 worth of cigarettes. CCTV footage shows two hooded and masked men entering the premises. Gay says the vehicles used in all the robberies have been reported stolen. Police are investigating.
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Campaign begins for community constable
The Warkworth Theatre Company rehearsing That Bloody Intersection.
Plot to blow up Hill Street unveiled Rod Cheeseman
A Vietnam veteran, a barmaid, a single mum and a Territorial Army corporal have combined forces to blow up the Hill Street intersection. These are characters in a new explosive play entitled That Bloody Intersection, produced by the Warkworth Theatre Group. The play is part of a quadruple bill of 17-minute shorts called 4 Plays which will be be staged from November 25-27 at the Old Masonic Hall. It is written and directed by Sandspit resident Joanna Jayne St John. Joanna has written five novels, two musicals and three plays, has sailed around the world twice, and at 69, is currently gender transitioning from male to female, but she says despite everything she has gone through, negotiating Hill Street is one of life’s toughest challenges. “It’s an absolute nightmare! I’ve put up with it for 10 years and all the politicians over that time have put it
in the too hard basket,” Joanna says. “Basically, the only way to fix Hill Street is to blow it up, so that they have to fix it!” Joanna, who was formerly known as Tony, says the play will raise a few laughs, but the concept of military-style action isn’t too farcical. “They’re predicting massive growth for this area, so if they don’t fix that bloody intersection there will be a war!” The three other plays on the bill are Forget Me Not, written by Auckland-based playwright Kerrie Anne Spicer, who featured in the top eight of the Playwrights Association Competition. The play is set in a doctor’s office, where an elderly husband and wife discover what their future holds. Border Control is a play about an innocent tourist who falls victim to an over-zealous airport official. The Interview is a satirical comedy about an interviewee that receives advice from another candidate.
A petition has been started to convince police to appoint a community constable in the Warkworth area. Algies Bay Neighbourhood Watch coordinator Vivian Pollock says the constable would provide a police presence from Puhoi to Leigh to deal with local concerns and crime. Mrs Pollock says when she first moved to Algies Bay in 2007, a policeman was assigned to the area who was later withdrawn to work at the police station fulltime. “All the areas surrounding Warkworth have a community policeman, but we don’t,” she says. Mrs Pollock first raised the idea at a joint meeting between the Snells Beach Residents and Ratepayers Association and the Neighbourhood Watch. “About 200 people supported the idea, which was very encouraging,” she says. Rodney area commander, Inspector Mark Fergus says the Warkworth station is unable to provide a full-time community constable, but has many officers who have been involved in the community for a number of years. “The Officer in Charge of Warkworth Station, Sergeant Bede Haughey, is available to discuss any community concerns and, if required, can assign a local Police officer to investigate or address the matter,” he says. The petition is being distributed throughout the wider Warkworth area and Rodney MP Mark Mitchell is supporting the initiative. Mrs Pollock hopes to see a constable in Warkworth early next year.
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Otamatea High School’s 50th senior prize giving was so competitive that the school’s highest academic award, Dux, went to three recipients. Ruby-Rose Hallamore, Danielle Hyland and Monica Jaques shared the accolade at the awards ceremony last month. Principal Rachael Clothier-Simmonds commended the teachers and pupils on creating a positive, respectful environment, with many collective triumphs and successes. “The top three academic students could not be separated whichever way we sliced the data, so we made the fairest decision to award the prestigious honour of Dux to three extremely diligent students,” she said.
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Scholarship recipients were: University of Otago ($10,000), Monica Jaques; University of Otago ($6000), Ruby-Rose Hallamore; Lions Young Ambassador Award ($1000), Natasha Tornquist; Lions Young Ambassador Award ($200), Emma Rankin. Other awards: Dux, Ruby-Rose Hallamore, Danielle Hyland and Monica Jaques; Kia Maia - Be Brave in Learning, Jamahl Robinson; Jessie Vaughan Trophy for Senior Citizenship, Emma Rankin; Exceptional School Supporter, Cameron Lupton; Fair Play & Sportsmanship Trophy, Ashton Coates; Outstanding Sporting
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History
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Building Puhoi From ‘Shipping Intelligence’ New Zealander 9 August 1865: Cleared Outwards March 8 – Comet, cutter, 17 tons, Gometz, for Puhoi with 1 cask beef, 22 boxes spirits, 1 ton coal, 2 bags biscuits, 7 lbs tobacco, 1 bag clothes and 1 passenger. This amount of cargo was unusual. Captain Gometz had sailed from Puhoi on 7 August carrying 24,000 shingles, 8400 feet sawn timber, and two passengers. Often the return trip was in ballast. Maybe this cargo was destined for Irishman, Michael Meaney who had set up his bush license around this time. In 1870, Mr Meaney was also named as the first postmaster. This was probably because he could read and write, and was a frequent traveller to Auckland. The people met every Sunday in one of the large nikau whare to pray together and enjoy music and dancing. A priest came occasionally as he visited all the Catholic people between Auckland and Whangarei. In 1879, as Puhoi became the centre of this parish, the people built a presbytery for Father Adelaar, the current priest. He asked the people to build a church. John Wenzlick took up the challenge, raising money, materials and labour from the Bohemian people. Michael Meaney petitioned the businesses in Auckland and, in 1881, the Church of Sts Peter and Paul was opened at a cost of £264. At an early stage of the settlement’s development it became obvious that a knowledge of the English language was vital to their survival. The people spoke the Egerlaender dialect of German. Captain Krippner’s wife, an English woman, came to teach the children in the second whare. The Government offered £80 towards a school provided the Puhoi people could raise a further £80. After 18 months of fundraising, the shortfall was brought from Bohemia with the third group of emigrants so that in 1872, a school and school teacher’s residence could be erected. In 1875, Mr Meaney obtained a liquor license for his four-roomed shanty which stood across the road from the church. After two years he sold to Mr Clark, another Irishman. Prosperity was beginning to come to the district. John Schollum and Vincent Schishcka also petitioned the authorities for liquor licenses and for three months, there were three hotels in Puhoi. John Schollum bought Mr Clark’s premises, moved it to the centre of the village and converted it to a store. Vincent Schischka had also opened a store with his hotel. After a few years this venture became Schischka’s Boarding House and Store, leaving just the one hotel. By 1883, Martin Rauner had set up a blacksmith premises, bush and farm products were sent by a regular shipping service from the village wharf and so, with a lot of determination and hard work, a complete village including a small hall, was formed in just 20 years.
Singers seek strong soprano The Kowhai Singers are on the hunt for soprano and alto singers as they prepare to tackle a new set for upcoming events. The choir is preparing for its series of Christmas concerts and a performance for the re-opening of the Warkworth Town Hall next year. Choir member Bronwyn Lane says the group performs three concerts a year and spends 12 weeks preparing for each one. “Choir members work hard, have a great deal of fun and are extended musically by the range of works that are chosen by our conductor, Peter Cammell, and the extensive choral and
musical experience that he brings.” The choir will perform Handel’s Messiah at the town hall opening, and is looking for some specialists for the challenging composition. “We are currently experiencing a wave of newcomers to our area, and this call is hoping to draw out those new and long-standing locals who would like to be part of a rich singing opportunity in our community.” Choir practices are held at the Warkworth Methodist Church Hall on Mondays, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Info: Peter Cammell 426 6815 or Bronwyn Lane 425 0014
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Greenways consultation begins A consultation evening focused on building more walkways and cycleways in Mahurangi will be held at The Bridgehouse in Warkworth on Wednesday, November 23 at 7pm. The Rodney Local Board is planning to create a Greenway Plan for the area covering Warkworth, Omaha and Mahurangi East, and wants to hear what connections people want created. Parks north manager Don Lawson says Greenways Plans provide an overarching network plan to create walkways, cycleways, bridleways and other connections to public parks and open spaces.
The plans are used as a guiding document for Auckland Council, community and volunteer groups, and private developers. Council staff will be on hand to record the connections people want to see developed and will be able to share information on existing projects. “This project is very important to this developing area and it will ultimately help the Local Board and community prioritise future connections and inform new projects,” Mr Lawson says. The Board wants to create a Greenways Plan for all of Rodney in the next two years.
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Hamilton won top prize in the 1-2 years section, winning a wooden truck toy from Unique Creations; Erin Mackay won the 2-3 years category, winning socks and gumboots sponsored by PGG Wrightson; Sofia Lentino won the 3-4 years category, winning a white board and chalk board from The Warehouse; Sophie Farnell won the 4-5 years category, winning a child’s Swanndri jacket.
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Monty Cho loves Mongolian barbecue and he has brought his latest version of the Asian stir-fry to The Grange in Warkworth. Monty owns the Gengy’s Mongolian BBQ franchise with nine restaurants throughout New Zealand. He wanted to create a new streamlined version of the traditional Mongolian barbecue and Cizzlin in Warkworth is the first in the country. “I wanted my customers to be able to get the Mongolian BBQ experience as take-out, or fast food, and that’s how Cizzlin started,” Monty says. Monty worked as an elevator engineer in his native South Korea before moving to New Zealand in 2000. He had always wanted to return after visiting in 1997 to improve his language skills. “I stayed in Tauranga and I loved it! The people are awesome and the lifestyle is so good that I always wanted to return.” Monty is a keen sportsman and football is his first love. He also likes to play tennis and his latest activities are golf and motorcycling – Monty’s retro style bike is parked at the front of the restaurant. ‘Motorcycling is fun and Warkworth is a great place to ride to. It was a perfect
Restaurant manager Kris Kim, left, and owner Monty Cho from Cizzlin.
location to start Cizzlin because I really enjoy coming here,” Monty says. Monty is a hands-on business owner – he designed and helped fit-out the new restaurant at The Grange. Plenty of glass means diners can watch the hot-plate chefs cook their meal. Monty says that although the cooking style looks similar to teppanyaki, Mongolian barbecue has a distinctive history. “A Mongolian barbecue hot plate must be round, not oblong like teppanyaki. This is because Genghis Khan and his Mongolian warriors would celebrate successful battles by using their round shields to cook a feast over an open fire.”
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Classic victory for Mahurangi sailing couple John’s previous seven Classic wins came with boat Afterburner from 1986 to 1988, Split Enz in 1993, 1994 and 1996, and Slime in 2002. The 1993 race proved a recordbreaking year, when John finished in eight hours and 48 minutes. He broke that record three years later with a time of seven hours and 20 minutes, which stood unbroken for 13 years. “The boat, crew, preparations and conditions all play an equal part in the Classic,” John says. John is the skipper on Slime, while Juliet and Craig are crew, however all three contribute to making decisions. “I think that is the better way to race because you’ve got over 100 years of racing experience when you put it together like that.” It takes months to prepare for the event, including cleaning the hull of debris and making tactics based on the tide and weather. John’s worst finish in a Coastal Classic is fifth, and he plans to enter the event next year. “I would like to keep doing this race as long as I can,” he says. “It’s a unique race in the sense that it’s an adventure up the coast,” Juliet says.
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Mahurangi East yacht racing veteran John Hughes came third in the Coastal Classic race on October 21, navigating a catamaran, Slime, which he built. John has previously won the race seven times on three different boats and has competed in the event 20 times. This year his crew included his wife Juliet Hughes and Northland boat builder Craig Partridge. They completed the 120 nautical mile journey from Devenport Wharf to Russell Wharf in nine hours and 18 minutes, four minutes faster than John’s previous win in 2002. “It had the perfect conditions for a dream Coastal Classic,” John says. “It would have to be one of the more enjoyable classics I’ve done.” First place was taken by Frank Racing in seven hours and 25 minutes, followed by Taeping which finished in nine hours and seven minutes. “Before the race I would have been really happy to finish in the top five and still happy to finish in the top ten,” John says. “We were only eleven minutes behind
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“The wind speed always changes up the coast, meaning you’re constantly looking to adjust,” he says. “We chose a course around the eastern side of the Hen and Chicken Islands, as higher wind speeds give Slime a bigger advantage.” Juliet says one of the biggest challenges is starting, where you have to navigate your way between all the mono-hulls off North Head. “Taeping got off to a better start than us. Starts have never been our strong point,” she says.
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View a video online at localmatters.co.nz Whitebait Connection coordinators, from left, Sophie Tweddle and Kim Jones plant out the riverbank to increase spawning areas for inanga, which make up 90 per cent of the whitebait catch.
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Members of the conservation group Whitebait Connection (WBC) have been planting on the Mahurangi River bank in Warkworth as part of a nationwide project to increase whitebait numbers. WBC national coordinator Kim Jones says the area near the Bridgehouse weir is an ideal spawning ground for inanga, but it lacks the right vegetation. “We are putting in 60 native rushes to create a suitable spawning habitat,” Kim says. “Inanga lay eggs in the rushes during the very high spring tides. The eggs stay on the banks for four weeks until the next big tide. They hatch and are swept out to sea.” Inanga are one of five species known as whitebait, but they account for 90 per cent of the total catch. Kim says the group, which receives $150,0000 funding from the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment, has been working closely with children from Warkworth School. “The kids came up with the idea to enhance this habitat and to look at improving fish passage up stream. They are now looking at fundraising initiatives so that we can install a fish
ladder up the weir.” The fish ladder will replace the current trap and transfer programme and enable adult inanga to access feeding grounds upstream, before returning to spawn the following year. WBC has planted over 57,000 natives, restored 24 kilometres of riparian habitat and identified 38 whitebaitspawning habitats nationwide. Kim says they have also increased a spawning area on the Hoteo River by 125 metres and are working to improve streams in Snells Beach. “There is so much development across Mahurangi. We are trying to make sure spawning areas on streams and riverbanks are not covered over and remain accessible.” The group will return in January to install straw bales along the Mahurangi River to create additional artificial spawning grounds. Kim says that the ongoing conservation work is crucial as numbers are declining. “If we want to eat whitebait then we need to do it sustainably. Significantly boosting numbers will help our oceans and rivers, because whitebait are an important part of the food chain.”
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Kawau Volunteer Coastguard president Luke McCarthy says boaties need to get their gear checked and serviced ahead of the summer season.
The Kawau Volunteer Coastguard is reminding Mahurangi boaties to prepare before heading out on the water this summer after a chaotic start to the season. Coastguard membership development manager Jamie Armitage says Coastguard volunteers attended a total of 63 calls for help across the northern region over the Labour Day weekend. Callouts included medical emergencies, rescuing crews from two sinking vessels, and pulling an errant surfer to safety. “Sunday October 23 was by far the busiest day, with a staggering 1132 radios calls made by boaties,” Jamie says. “It peaked at 120 calls an hour on Sunday afternoon.” A large proportion of callouts were due to mechanical problems. Kawau Coastguard president Luke McCarthy says that boaties need to do everything they can to stay safe on the water this summer. “Get your gear serviced before
heading out on the water, check your communications, wear a life jacket and tell people where you are going,” Luke says. Kawau Coastguard’s operational area includes Kawau Island, the Mahurangi Harbour, Te Arai Point, and Little Barrier Island. They can also head as far as Bream Tail if required. In the year to June it assisted 211 people. “We recently rescued someone whose boat had sunk off the back of Little Barrier. It was very rewarding when we returned him safely to the wharf where his family were waiting for him,” Luke says. Coastguard is also keen to attract new volunteers that are able to commit to be on call for a week every three weeks. The minimum operating crew is four during the day and six after dark. Volunteers must live less than 20 minutes from Sandspit. “You have to be totally reliable when you are on call. At the end of the day lives are at risk.”
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Warkworth School pupils raised over $10,000 for professional swimming lessons last month.
Boat builder Andrew Rhodes (left) with Phil Morris from Matakana River Tours.
River tours set to start in Matakana A local oyster farmer is planning to start cruises along the Matakana River next month to bring life back to the waterway. Phil Morris plans to run the river cruises from the Matakana Wharf seven days a week during the summer season, pending approval from Maritime New Zealand. “Matakana was founded by the river. I want to bring it back to life and show people the spectacular scenery and diverse environment,” Phil says. “I can operate three hours either side of high tide, so that will be three or four hour-long cruises every day.” He also plans to run two-hour private cruises to the Sandspit basin. The eight-metre vessel is named after the
Kotiti steamship, which was built in 1898 and transported goods and passengers to Matakana during the early 1900s. The barge has been built in the same style as Phil’s oyster barge, with a very low draft and high stability. It has an all-weather, lightweight carboncomposite canopy, constructed by Matakanabased Solid Composites. The project started about six months ago and the barge fit-out is due to be completed this month. The barge will then undergo stability testing and Phil must obtain Maritime Operator Safety System (MOSS) compliance. He has also applied for a liquor license and hopes to be up and running by December 3.
Walk-a-thon funds swimming lessons Warkworth School pupils took part in a 5km walk through the town centre and along the Mahurangi River on October 26 to fundraise for school swimming lessons. The PTA-organised event involved 642 children and raised over $10,000 to pay for professional swimming tuition. Principal Cynthia Holden says that now the school has a heated pool they are keen to raise the children’s ability in the water all year round. “A swimming instructor will complement the work of our classroom teachers and will significantly raise the level of swimming competence for all of our students,” Mrs Holden says. All the children received an ice block thanks to the team at United Real Estate, and those that raised $30 or more in sponsorship go into a draw for a $300 Bike Barn voucher.
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Surfs up for Omaha life savers As the number of visitors to Mahurangi grows, the Omaha Surf Life Saving Club is looking to expand patrols to keep swimmers safe. Club president Julian Ostling says over 80,000 people visit Omaha Beach each summer and this number is increasing. “We are definitely having to patrol more of the beach now, particularly at the southern end,” Julian says. “With the growing number of visitors around the area, we are even looking at developing a strong presence at Tawharanui Beach to help keep people safe.” The club has about 80 surf life savers this season, who began patrol on October 22. “It can give you a false sense of security, Omaha Beach, because most days it seems pretty harmless, but we do get rough days and people getting dumped by surf is our main problem.” Last summer the team made 15
rescues, up from nine in 2014/15. This number was below the 27 rescues made in 2013/14 and the high of 44 rescues in 2009/10. The club is still looking for funding to repair its roof and do general renovation work on the building. The club is expecting a shortfall of $80,000 over the next 12 months. “The club has managed to get by on its own before, but now we are really looking to the community for help,” club fundraising manager Karen Schade says. Junior surf life saving has also kicked off with around 170 children signing up about 30 more than last year. Junior surf coordinator Ross Syminton says it’s one of the best turnouts they’ve had for the start of a season. The juniors participate in training sessions every Sunday. Info: omahasurf.co.nz
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Coming events Ramble on
From left, Kowhai Art and Craft founding member Mary Starr, with exhibition organisers Mave Halligan and Gillian Carlson.
Refined approach at Kowhai exhibition Kowhai Art and Craft is holding an exhibition in Matakana Village Hall this month, showcasing the talents of the club’s burgeoning membership. The ‘ART-full Weekend’ exhibition will be held on Saturday November 26 and Sunday 27, from 9am to 4pm. Organiser Gillian Carlson says the event will have a more professional, curated approach, compared with the collective’s previous exhibitions. “We want to up the ante of the
presentation,” Gillian says. “We want to show the high quality of work produced by our members and hold an upmarket exhibition, rather than just having craft stalls. “It’s a great way to support local, talented artists and give them exposure.” About 30 artists will be showing work in a broad range of styles and mediums, including book art, felting, glass art and pottery. All of the works are for sale and
proceeds will go towards the ongoing maintenance of the group’s clubrooms. “If it’s successful, we want to make it an annual event.” The club has about 100 members, with 14 different sub-groups meeting throughout the week at its headquarters at the Warkworth Showgrounds. The group was founded by five women in a Sandspit cow shed in 1975 and moved to its current site in 1978.
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Garden art, water features, eel feeding and lighting displays are some of the attractions at this year’s Mangawhai Garden Ramble on November 19 and 20. The event is now in its 13th year, with proceeds going towards Mangawhai Plunket and Mangawhai Kindergarden. Event spokesperson John Dickie says the ramble continues to grow each year. “There are some amazing gardens with the stunning backdrops of estuaries, sand dunes and offshore islands,” John says. A total of 19 gardens will be open for ramblers with an assortment of new and returning exhibitors. Mature gardens and newer landscaping techniques will be on display, including night garden lighting tours, artwork and historic buildings. Activities for children include a preramble competition with prizes. Last year’s fundraiser contributed to the running costs of the Plunket Cottage and helped purchase a new heat pump and shade sail. Funds also also helped Mangawhai Kindergarden offer 20 free hours of childcare to the increasing number of families in the area. Tickets $25, children under 12 free. Info: mangawhaigardenramble.org
Omaha Beach clean Omaha Beach looks pristine, but volunteers will prove it’s not perfect during this year’s Omaha Community Beach Clean on November 26. The clean-up is being hosted by surfing and snorkelling tourism company Saltwalter Eco. Co-owner Lydia Green has a background in marine biology and says that with more than 50 years of plastic use, every beach has been contaminated. “Plastic micro-beads and bits of broken-down plastics are in all of New Zealand’s marine environments and food chains,” Lydia says. “Our aim is not just to clean up, but to educate and try to get some accountability and change.” The group will record the type of rubbish found to identify patterns. They will then lobby packaging manufactures to opt for more environmentally friendly options. Rodney Local Board is supporting the event with a $1500 grant to pay for equipment. The event starts at 1pm by the Omaha Surf Life Saving Club, where volunteers can register. This will be followed by a marine biology lesson on ocean litter, before sweeping the beach and dunes for rubbish. Info: saltwatereco.co.nz
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Local art showcase in Puhoi Dozens of artworks from local artists will be on show at an art exhibition in Puhoi Centennial Hall this month to fundraise for the hall. The exhibition will run from November 25 to December 4 from 10am to 4pm daily, with a preview evening on November 24 from 7pm. Organiser Colleen Rutherford says any artist can show work in the exhibition for free, but a 20 per cent commission on sales goes towards maintaining the Puhoi Centennial Hall. Artists can enter online at puhoinz.
com/art2016 and entries close on November 22. “The exhibition is for everyone from beginners through to professionals,” Colleen says. “It’s a great chance to gain exposure for your work. We always get a diverse range of works to suit a lot of different tastes.” About 70 artists participated in the event last year, with work for sale ranging from $100 to $2500. The preview evening will feature live music and wine and cheese. Info: Colleen 422 0424
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Rural subdivision rules under fire in Unitary Plan appeals George Driver
Nine appeals have been lodged to remove tighter restrictions on rural subdivision which Auckland Council introduced in the Unitary Plan. The Environment Court appeals are seeking to change rules which allow rural land to be subdivided in exchange for protecting and restoring native bush and wetlands. The rules were created by the Rodney District Council and the Unitary Plan Independent Hearings Panel (IHP) supported retaining them, but Council added significant restrictions in its final decision. The appeals are seeking to reinstate the original IHP recommendations. The main contentions are the maximum number of lots which can be created in exchange for rehabilitating and/or protecting native bush and wetlands. Council’s decision significantly reduced the number of subdivision sites that could be created on rural land. It argued that stricter rules would prevent the fragmentation and scattered development of productive rural land. Warkworth-based Parallax Surveyors and Planners and Kaipara Flats planner Better Living Landscapes were party to a joint appeal, along with three other businesses and developers. Parallax director Tracy Smith said the subdivision rules were one of the most significant changes Council made to
the Plan, which is why it had attracted a high number of appeals. “I don’t think the rules are particularly fair,” Tracy said. “I don’t think they’ve backed up their case with strong, thought-out evidence.” She said the rules wouldn’t increase the amount of subdivisions on rural land, as the appeals are seeking to retain the existing rules. Better Living Landscapes director Karen Pegrume said the new rules reduced the incentives and benefits of environmental restoration and Council ignored the evidence put before the IHP. Herons Flight vineyard owner Mary Evans has supported the appeal and said people should be able to choose whether to subdivide their land. “A lot of this area isn’t productive rural land [despite being zoned Rural Production] and I don’t think it’s right for someone in Council to decide
what farmers can do with their land,” Ms Evans said. Having the option of subdividing rural land could help make horticulture and viticulture financially sustainable in areas with poor soils, she said.
Kawau Island appeal A major Kawau Island landowner has also appealed the rural subdivision rules. The appeal has been lodged by Zakara Investments, which represents the Spencer family, who own 906ha, or about 44 per cent of the island. It is understood the land was owned by the late Peter Spencer, of the wealthy Spencer family, which owned the Caxton Printing Works. In its initial submissions on the Unitary Plan, Zakara Investments asked for “provision for appropriate development opportunities on Kawau Island”. Its appeal said the cap on the number
of residential sites which can be created under the rehabilitation scheme should be removed. Zakara Investments is directed by Auckland businessmen Allan Wadams and Arthur Young, while Peter Spencer’s son, Michael Spencer, is a shareholder. Mr Wadams and Mr Young also own Rimanui Farms, which bought the 13,800ha Taupo farm known as Lochinver Station last year. Other groups appealing the rules include Cabra Rural Developments, Cato Bolam Consultants, Houghton Family Trust, Man O’ War Farm Ltd and Radiata Properties. Developers Te Arai Group and Omaha Park Ltd have also supported appeals on the rural subdivision rules. Te Arai Group represented the developers at both the north and south of Te Arai, while Omaha Park was behind a failed attempt to create a large development in the south end of Omaha in 2006.
Valerie Close appeal A group of Valerie Close residents had also made an appeal to the High Court seeking to live-zone 75ha of land in the area. The land has been zoned Future Urban in the Unitary Plan and would be able to be developed from 2027, but the group had made a submission calling for it to be live-zoned. The appellant said the IHP failed to give sufficient reasons for its decision, or take in to account the evidence it submitted. A hearing date for the appeals hasn’t been set.
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PUBLIC SURVEY
DO YOU BELIEVE AUCKLAND COUNCIL SHOULD PROVIDE RATEPAYERS WITH A FULL INDEPENDENT AUDIT FOR THE FAILED ARAPARERA FORESTRY JV? YES
Getting answers I was brought up in the poor working class, of course back then it did not have a label but most of us knew our parents worked very hard but there was not much money to go around. I am proud of this, and in fact it gave me a great platform in life, formed my core moral fabric and is indeed where my bones will always lie. So, it is with the above in mind, and now that the local government elections have given us some fresh eyes, I am now prepared to share with the public my Araparera story. As you all have read, the Araparera Forestry Joint Venture was a 26-year targeted rate bestowed upon the rural land owners of Northern Rodney to seal our roads. My story of Araparera starts around four years ago when myself and four of the best men I have ever met ‘smelled a rat’. We went to the highest levels of government in this great land, along with various high profile media outlets. Along this road well-worn for us we wrote, emailed, organised public meetings, official information requests and pretty much begged. That road gave us a 70-page dossier into our investigations. Now I am not going to bore you with all the gory details, but what you all need to know is that we were ‘kicked to the kerb’ at every level and we dipped our toes into some murky water and nearly had them bitten off! The ratepayers of Northern Rodney were afforded an eight page report on their investment after 26 years and the reality of knowing that 99 per cent of us will not see any benefit from this investment or accountability is mind-blowing to me! Our new Councillor Greg Sayers (formerly on the Rodney Local Board) listened to our concerns and proposed a motion to our Local Board to back a “full financial and independent audit of the failed JV”. Unfortunately, this motion was voted down by the (disaffected) south-western members of the Board (for which I find rather distasteful). Apparently, we should let “sleeping dogs lie”. Well sorry buckos, but the working class deserve better than that! So now we find ourselves reading the papers and contemplating why it is that so many ex-Rodney District Council employees are in the High Court over corruption and fraud charges (my my, how uncanny is that!). However, it is now that I find the Araparera Forestry JV to be just a catalyst in our lives. The base of a mountain that needs to be climbed to conquer truth, justice and transparency for the working class. There is a survey enclosed within this issue and I am politely asking if you would take the time to post it to me (it seems I require a mandate from the people to push on herewith).
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Coming up roses November is the traditional time for that standby of the ornamental garden, the rose, to be at its best. I would have to say that I’m no expert on roses, but I do appreciate their beautiful flowers when they’ve been grown well. And no better place can be found to appreciate them than at a Rose & Flower Show, which is on again this year (for the 95th year!) on Friday November 18, at the Old Masonic Hall, Warkworth from 12noon to 5pm. Last year I became determined to conquer my lack of skill with this group of plants. Unfortunately, aside from my floriferous carpet roses that are looking gorgeously healthy in huge pots with an abundance of bloom, the other roses have failed to respond accordingly. I suspect a serious loss of leaves last year to black spot has weakened them for this season. I know I can spray for this, but I hate spraying unless I must, not just because kitting up is a pain, but also because I like to use as few chemicals as possible. However, as I only have a few roses, I only need a small hand sprayer filled with a mix of neem oil, eco-oil (essentially vegetable oil with an emulsifier like detergent) and eco-fungicide (also known as eco-carb; baking soda is an alternative). As these are essentially harmless products, I don’t need to kit up. Applied monthly, or more frequently in spring or in humid weather, this should keep most pests and diseases to a minimal level. Add some seaweed or fish fertiliser to the mix and the roses should thrive. In fact, this is a good all-purpose spray for most plants in the garden; you may need to dilute it more than the labels says for plants with sensitive leaves, like tomatoes and soft leaved ornamental plants, like ferns. Of course, a backpack sprayer is the way to go for larger gardens and the additional pressure created is useful to get good coverage on both sides of the leaves and penetration into the inside of shrubs or trees. This is important as these sprays are largely contact sprays, that is they need to land on the pest or disease to smother them or disrupt their feeding. Aside from black spot on roses and apples, this time of year is also the best to control various other serious pests and diseases, such as powdery mildew, mites, passion vine hoppers, potato psyllid and citrus whitefly. Hit them hard with several saturating sprays spaced a fortnight apart from now until Christmas and the rest of the growing season will be much less pestilent!
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Pucker up people, it’s sour beer time. Sour Beer!? Yep, the beer that originates from Belgium, the land of chocolate and waffles, has been bubbling under the Kiwi beer scene for a wee while now, and this summer will see its popularity grow. With its refreshing beer-meets-cider-meets-wine crossover flavours, its tangy delights are finding new fans in Aotearoa Oh, and before you groan and think, ‘Oh yeah another beer for the beardyweirdy sandal-wearing beer geeks’, let’s get to know the style. At one time all beer was sour. Referring to it simply as sour beer is doing the majestic beverage a distinct disservice and to credit only the Belgians for this most beguiling of brews would be unfair. The Germans also produce several notable varieties. The story of this beer is steeped in history and tradition and the techniques used to brew sour beers vary. Many Belgian-style sours are barrelaged over a period of time to mature and then blended. They develop layers of rich complex characters from the barrels themselves, whilst kettle sours are produced much quicker and cheaper but without the depth of character. Internationally, Flanders Red Ale is generally accepted as the most recognised of the Belgian-style, of which Rodenbach Grand Cru from a brewery dating back to 1836 is the best known. It is wonderfully balanced, with wood and fruit notes that pirouette on the palate and act like an alarm clock for the senses, awakening them with a start. Gose (pronounced “go-suh”), a sour variety hailing from Goslar in the north of Germany, uses coriander, salt and lactic acid bacteria to achieve wonderful tart flavours. The Berliner Weisse, another style hailing from Northern Germany that dates back to the 16th century, is normally served with a syrup to balance out the tartness of the beer if you prefer it less sour. It is a sour wheat beer and generally is lower in alcohol content. Lambics, from Belgium, are spontaneously fermented with wild yeast and often blended with fruit, such as cherries, peaches or strawberries, producing terrifically tart fruit beers that are refreshing and vibrant. Warkworth’s 8 Wired has one of the largest barrel fermentation programmes in the Southern Hemisphere, allowing them to produce full, well-rounded aged sours on an annual basis. 8 Wired’s Hippy Berliner Weisse is a very approachable Kiwi take on a style that blends well with our summer temperatures and often brewer Soren Eriksen will add additional ingredients to this brew to produce flavours to kick start the taste buds. Cucumber, lime and chilli and cascara have all been blended with this beer at some time. McLeod’s Brewery in Waipu produced a vibrant red coloured Hot Curl Hibiscus and Lime Sour Berliner Weisse this year that, at a mere 3.3 per cent alcohol, was a summer sipper with superb zesty lime finish. Sawmill Brewing also produce a sour in the form of their Big Boots Gose, with good up-front tartness and lactic sourness. Tahi Bar in Warkworth will feature sour beers in December as part of its “Hot and Sour” celebration, so for the opportunity to give these beers a taste head along.
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Brick Bay is celebrating three decades in business with free entry to the sculpture trail.
Birthday freebie at Brick Bay trail People will be able to experience the Brick Bay Sculpture Trail for free on November 18 between 4pm and 7pm, as the business celebrates its 30th anniversary. The Didsbury family bought the land in 1986 and are celebrating 30 years of wine production and 10 years of the sculpture trail and cafe.
Local DJs will be playing at the November event and the glasshouse will be open to provide food and refreshments. A series of events is also planned throughout summer, including nine-piece band Strangers in a Strange Band, who play on January 20.
Garage sales and galas for Snells Beach School fundraiser Snells Beach School is calling all bargain hunters and ice sliders for this year’s garage sale and gala on November 19. The school fundraiser has a garage sale trail map with 12 different sites and an ice slide is set to be the highlight of the entertainment at the gala. The slide uses salted ice and is tipped to be a cross between a slip ‘n’ slide and a toboggan run. PTA member Catherine Gleeson says they like to put the fun into fundraising.
“We want the whole community to come along, meet the school, have an enjoyable day and make this the go-to annual event,” Catherine says. Bouncy castles, water balloon slingshots, darts, coconut shies and the chance to throw wet sponges at the teachers are just some of the activities on offer. Food stalls range from the traditional bacon butty, to exotic curries. The garage sale trail runs from 7am to 10am, with the gala between 10am and 2pm.
Bowls grounds revamp Concerns about a failing retaining wall beside the Omaha Bowling Club have been addressed thanks to a $10,000 grant from the Rodney Local Board. Club president Warwick Spicer says although the wall was unlikely to fail completely, it had become a health and safety issue. Local businesses Rhodes for Roads and Matakana Palms assisted with the project, which included landscaping the area. The Omaha club has 35 active members and runs an open tournament on its all-weather green once a fortnight, which attracts men and women bowlers from throughout Rodney. Mr Spicer says that while the club once relied on Aucklanders who owned weekenders at Omaha, the growing resident population is having a beneficial flow-on effect on club membership. Special functions are held where new members can receive coaching and guidance. Anyone interested in joining the club can contact Warwick on 021 022 93444 for more information.
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The Mangawhai Cadet Unit takes pride in its teamwork abilities.
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The Mangawhai Cadet Unit, made up of nine college students from Rodney, Mahurangi, Otamatea and Bream Bay, has won its third consecutive Skills at Arms Nationals title. The competition was held at Burnham Military Camp in Christchurch, from October 28 to 30. “The win is a huge honour,” Cadet Warrent Office Class II Caprice Howard says. “The unit put so much hard work into it so it’s great to see that pay off.” Caprice, who has been part of the unit for five years and attends Rodney College, won top female and top shot, scoring 99 out of 125. The Mangawhai unit qualified for the nationals by winning the Northern regional competition for the ninth consecutive year. Three units compete at the nationals, with winners from Southern, Central and Northern regions. “I think the family environment
we have is what makes us so strong, especially when it comes to the teamwork challenges,” Caprice says. The nationals consisted of both theory and practical exercises with activities such as first aid, a fitness test, radio communication and a memory test. Training for the unit prior to regionals was every weekend and Wednesday, as well as the first week of school holidays at the Hakaru RSA. Caprice was also selected to compete as an individual for the Cadet of the Year Competition in Wellington, where she placed sixth out of eight. Next year she will leave the unit and is looking at participating in the army part-time. The Mangawhai unit was made up of Caprice Howard, Devon Pride, James Neki-Saunders, Sean Keven, Ariel Hodgson and Rachel Logue from Rodney College; William Green, from Mahurangi College; David Hames from Otamatea High School; and Bryden Melia from Bream Bay College.
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All in for inter-school athletics Children from six Mahurangi schools ran, jumped and threw their best at the inter-school athletics on November 10. This year the event returned to Shoesmith Domain, after it was held at the Warkworth Showgrounds during the renovation of the fields. Students from Warkworth, Matakana, Snells Beach, Horizon, Leigh and Kaipara Flats schools competed. Event organiser Nicole Callander says she is very happy with how the day ran. “There were some great skills on display and it was good to see all
the students bonding from different schools, as they will be peers at college.” The event was accompanied by great weather, after being postponed due to rain on November 8. “Because many helpers were parents who took the day off work the change of date proved a little difficult, but enough chipped in on the day.” Nicole thanks the Warkworth Athletics Club and Mark Illingworth, for all their help in setting up equipment and helping the day run smoothly.
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Longboarder eyes up nationals Rodney College longboarder Sebastian Waldron, 15, was runner-up at the National Scholastic Surf Champs held in Gisborne on October 4. Sebastian qualified for the junior event after winning the regional scholastic surf event held at Sandy Bay earlier this year. “I was pretty nervous going into the competition,” Sebastian says. “I just went in with a goal of doing the best I could.” Sebastian made it through two heats before competing in the final where he lost by 0.04 on scoring. “I just have to take it on the chin that I lost by such a fine margin.
We were graded on style and the manoeuvres we performed, and he outdid me on style.” Sebastian is looking to compete in the open nationals next January. He would like to gain experience from that level of competition but is also intent on trying for a podium finish, which he says would be difficult. His end goal is to become a professional longboarder. Sebastian has been longboarding at Mangawhai since he was 12 and has recently been coached by Omaha Surf Life Saving Club member Tony Baker. “I get out on the water whenever the conditions allow.”
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PLANTS Quality groundcovers, shrubs and trees. Large and small grades. Wholesale direct to the public. Contract growing and pre-orders welcome. Liberty Park Native Tree Nursery, 90 Jones Road, Omaha 09 422 7307.
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COLLINS ELECTRONICS HAS MOVED Phone 09 422 0500 or 027 29 22204 HANDYMAN Small jobs, carpentry, rubbish removal etc. All jobs considered. Phone or txt Dave - 022 015 4032
HAVE YOU LOST PRIME? Or need your Freeview box tuned for the new channels? TV repairs, microwave oven repairs, Freeview installations. Ph Paul 09 422 0500 or 027 29 22 04 HEAT PUMP INSTALLATION Phone Mark 0210424764 - Registered Electrician PLASTERING Solid. All exterior work, blocks, hardy, resurfacing, floors. Phone 09 422 2034 PLUMBER Semi retired for small jobs. Point Wells 09 423 0193 or 027 490 2054 PLUMBER Maintenance work. New tap to new house. Matakana based. Ph Steve 027 494 5499
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POINT WELLS CHRISTMAS SHOPPING WEEKEND CHANGE OF VENUE. Due to the rise in hireage of the Pt Wells Hall our Christmas Shopping Weekend will now be held at: 139 Point Wells Rd. Friday 9th Dec 5-7pm, Saturday 10th Dec 9-3pm, Sun 11th Dec 9-2pm. Parking available. All welcome. Ph 422 7438.
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ROSE & FLOWER SHOW Friday 18th November 2016 Old Masonic Hall, Warkworth 12noon-5pm Official opening & prizegiving 1pm Admission $2 For further information contact: Annette Sharp 09 422 7766 SUPPORTED BY MAHURANGI MATTERS Email design@localmatters.co.nz to book your classified advertising
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RIVERSIDE MATAKANA Matakana’s leading accommodation and conference venue is looking for a multi-talented person to join our team as conference host. You will be responsible for catering for our corporate clients, preparing morning & afternoon teas and buffet lunches. You don’t need to be a chef but must enjoy preparing & presenting fabulous food and be a good communicator. The role also includes some hotel reception duties. Call Michael on 09 423 0353 or email host@riversidematakana.co.nz
HANDIMAN/BUILDER WANTED For contract work throughout Rodney. Ideal semi retired or similar. Work varied, reno through ad hoc building repairs. Approx 50% of full time. Own tools and transport necessary. $35 hr ex.
Mechanic + Marine Mechanic + Boat fitter + Apprentice Marine Mechanic Part time, full time, semi retired can apply. Due to expansion we have the above positions available, full training also given to the right person. CV to Gulfland Marine 671 Whangaparaoa Road. craig@gulflandmarine.co.nz
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RENTAL WANTED Professional couple seeking 3-4 bed house for long-term rental. Nonsmokers, no pets, excellent references. Long-term local residents, with two boys at Mahu and Matakana. Please call Sally on 0211 522963.
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I would like to thank all those lovely people who attended my 90th birthday party. I had a wonderful time full of love and many reunions. Your cards will give me many hours of happy reminiscing. May god bless you all and thank you so much.
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WORK WANTED REID EQUESTRIAN ENGINEERING, Wellsford. Float rebuilds, horse truck conversions, etc. Dog kennels made to measure. Quality work. Ph Ron 423 9666 RIGA BRICKLAYERS Licensed father and son team available to do your work in the Rodney area - 027 276 5269
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TRUCK MECHANIC / FOREMAN Wharehine is a leading Civil Construction & Quarrying company operating in the North Auckland Region. We have a large modern fleet of over 50 trucks including bulk units, construction tippers, concrete bowls, traffic control/highway maintenance units, water tankers, fuel tanker, transporters, and hiab. This is a challenging position operating in a dynamic team environment with excellent benefits, working with the latest equipment/trucks and scope to advance within a fast growing 100% NZ owned company. If you’re technically skilled, honest, highly organized, and a team player please Phone 423 6000 or email hr@wharehine.co.nz
URBAN INDUSTRIAL We are looking for a part time team member to join us at Urban Industrial. If you have: · A passion for people · A desire to sell our quality products · A flare with interiors · Previous retail experience Then please contact us on 021 348 994 to arrange an interview.
WE WANT YOU! Wharehine is a leading Civil Construction & Quarrying company operating in the North Auckland Region. Due to our continued growth and workload we have the below exciting long term and full time opportunities available: • Civil Construction Apprenticeship • Excavator / Heavy Plant Operator • Estimator / QS • Hard Landscaper with supervisory experience • Hammerhand / Construction Labourer • Traffic Control / STMS • Workshop Diesel Mechanic • Accounts Administrator All positions are rewarding, well paid, and offer a career path working within a professional 100% NZ owned and operated business, that values people. If you’re honest, an organized team player and want to work, live, and play in one of the best regions of NZ please Phone 09 423 6000 or email us: hr@wharehine.co.nz
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Rodney run to victory Ben Donaldson sport@localmatters.co.nz
The Rodney Premiers cricket side has won back-to-back titles in the one day Dargaville Shield, beating Whangarei South by five wickets. The final was played at Kensington Park on October 29, where Whangarei South batted first and were all out for 147 after 40 overs. Rodney responded with 148 runs off 43 overs, losing five wickets. The competition was shortened from four rounds to two this year, due to weather conditions making the surfaces unplayable. In round one, Rodney downed Mid Western Premiers by 30 runs, scoring 177/4 after batting first. Ex-Auckland Aces player Brett Randell proved dangerous with the ball, taking five wickets in game one, including a
hat trick in his last over. “Randell is a quality cricketer and has been a big find for us this season,” captain Kevin Forde says. Randell also managed to take three wickets in the final, removing Whangarei South’s opening batsman Ben Hyde from the crease with his second ball. Other key contributions came with three wickets from Simmar Virk, two from Liam Jones and 57 runs from wicketkeeper Rory Christopherson. Forde says he is pleased with the positive batting shown by some of the Rodney players. “Our two new Irish players both look like solid cricketers, but playing on grass will be the real test for them.” Forde is unsure whether Randell will play a full season for Kaipara. He says this will depend on what opportunities he gets with higher level clubs.
Taxi Coach & Bus Hire TMV Private Hire Save time heading to and from the Airport and use our Shuttle Service which has access to the Northern Busway. Do you have a Xmas Function coming up? We have a wide range of vehicles to help get everyone safely to and from any event. Remember to book early your transport needs for Xmas day to avoid disappointment.
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The Puhoi Sports Club is starting to establish its self as a multi-sport complex.
Puhoi summer sport starts The Puhoi Sports Club will cater for more activities after the opening of new tennis courts on October 30. About 50 people attended the event, including Rodney Local Board chair Beth Houlbrooke. Club president Ian Boothroyd says the courts are already well used by the community, and the feedback from players about the surface has been positive. The two concrete courts cost $252,000 and were funded by Auckland Council. The open day offered netball, tennis
and bumper balls. “The club has always been heavily based around football so the new facilities allow us to offer different sports. This appeals to a wider range of people from the community,” Ian says. “There has also been interest for hockey and some other sports, but we don’t want to diversify too quickly.” The club hopes to offer one night of community tennis a week, plus coaching in the future. Summer soccer started on November 4, with finals set down for December 9.
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November Brick Bay Twilight Sculpture Trail, Arabella Lane, Snells Beach, 4-7pm, guest DJs. Free entry (see story p35) 18 Warkworth Garden Club, Rose and Flower Show, Old Masonic Hall Warkworth, 12-5pm. Admission $2. Info: Lois 4257867 19 Snells Beach School garage sale trail and gala, 7am-2pm (see story p35) 19 Leigh Volunteer Fire Brigade Open Day, to mark 50th anniversary, 10am-2pm; demonstrations and fire appliances on display, Leigh Fire Station, cnr of Hauraki Road and Seatoun Ave. 19 Point Wells Library book sale, Point Wells Hall, 9am-2pm. Fundraising for new books 19 Wellsford Show and Santa Parade, Centennial Park, Wellsford, 10am-4pm 19 Pasifika Festival, Mahurangi College, 3pm-8pm 19-20 Mangawhai Garden Ramble, Mangawhai. Fundraiser for Kindy and Plunket. Tickets $25, children under 12 free. Info: mangawhaigardenramble.org (see story p28) 20 Kaukapakapa Village Market, Kaukapakapa Hall, 947 Kaipara Coast Highway, 8.30am-2pm 23 Free composting course, Wellsford Community Centre, 6pm8pm. Learn to reduce waste and make compost easily for the garden. Info: compostcollective.org.nz 23 Greenways consultation, The Bridgehouse, Warkworth, 7pm (see story p20) 25 Roller Disco, Mahurangi Community Centre. Coaching from 7pm, disco 7.30pm, $10 entry including skates, $5 coaching. Info: skatescool.co.nz 25-Dec 4 Puhoi art exhibition, Puhoi Centennial Hall, 10am-4pm. Preview evening Nov 24, 7pm (see story p29) 25-26 Theatre performance, Warkworth Theatre presents 4 Plays, Old Masonic Hall, Warkworth, 7.30pm, Tickets $20 (see story p15) 26-27 ART-full Weekend, Kowhai Art and Craft exhibition, Matakana Hall, 9am-4pm (see story p28) 27 Theatre performance, Warkworth Theatre presents 4 Plays, Masonic hall warkworth, 4pm, Tickets $20 25 Warkworth Hockey Fundraiser, music, cash bar & raffles, Mahurangi Rugby Club, 7pm 25 Wellsford Fellowship (formerly Probus) meeting, Wellsford RSA, 10am. Christmas special followed by lunch. Info: Bev Davidson 423 9552 26 Warkworth Santa Parade, Neville Street, Warkworth, 1pm-3pm 26 Xmas Party at The Cider Shed, fundraiser for Nepal school rebuild, Live bands, auctions and raffles, 182 SH1 Warkworth, Tickets $30. Info: nepalfundraiser2017@gmail.com 26 Community beach clean, Omaha surf club, 1pm (see story p28) 28 Art workshop, Reverse Decoupage on glass by Joy Bell, Warkworth Club Rooms, 4 Alnwick Street, 9am-12noon. Run by Rodney Community Arts Council 18
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Matakantata Choir, Dreaming of Christmas show, Foodlink fundraiser, Mahurangi Presbyterian Church, Pulham Road, Warkworth, 2.30pm. Tickets $15
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Whangateau hosts Trans-Tasman clash
Fine weather made Whangateau Domain an excellent host for this year’s TransTasman Cup.
The top touch teams from New Zealand and Australia went head-tohead at the picturesque Whangateau Domain last month, when the Rodney Rams hosted a trans-Tasman touch tournament. Australia stepped their way to a fourth Trans-Tasman Cup victory at the event, which ran from November 4 to 6, beating the New Zealand Barbarians 8-3. But the Rams club can also claim a win, with some of the tournament fees going to fit-out its clubrooms, which were recently rebuilt following a fire in 2014. New Zealand Barbarians president Paul Estall says despite the loss, it was a successful tournament. “I was very happy with the skill I saw and everybody thoroughly enjoyed the event,” Mr Estall said. The tournament is hosted in Australia
and New Zealand on alternate years, with the event in Sydney last year. The Rodney Rams applied to host the competition at Whangateau about three years ago, having never hosted it previously. “We took a look at what Whangateau had to offer and what we saw was fantastic,” Paul says. “Australia liked the look of it too, so we decided it would be the venue for 2016. “The club made really fine hosts and all the players were very pleased with the quality of the fields.” The cup has been competed for annually 17 times, with the New Zealand Barbarians winning on 13 occasions. Next year, the tournament will be held in Fiji for the first time and it will be re-named the Trans-Tasman and Pacific Cup.
The tournament provided three days of action-packed touch rugby, with Australia taking the glory.
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