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Christmas came early for Springboard Community Works when an audience of 160 people and company Kennards Hire stumped up with $246,000 at the organisation’s annual fundraiser. The event was held on November 3 at Ascension Wine Estate. Springboard founder Gary Diprose says the sum raised through individual pledges was ‘beyond his wildest dreams’. “When Kennards said they would match the community with up to $100,000, it was never a given we would get that far,” Gary says. “We’ve still got a lot of

work to do, but this amount is a huge boost for what we do and will see us well into next year.” Past Springboard auctions has raised around $50,000. “We decided to be bold this year and try something new with support from Kennards. Kennards has also supported the organisation by providing staff and machinery to chop wood that is sold to raise funds. Springboard creates opportunities for young people to achieve positive outcomes and pathways to success.

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Warkworth struggles with homeless Six emergency housing units, which opened in Warkworth last month, are already full and still more families in the area are pleading for urgent accommodation.

De Paul House opened six homes in Warkworth during October, but within two weeks the homes had reached their capacity, accommodating

17 children and six adults.

Those who found sanctuary in the De Paul housing were either living in overcrowded conditions or were struggling to pay rent in their previous homes.

Meanwhile, De Paul is receiving new requests for emergency housing in the area at the rate of one a week and

is calling on Warkworth landlords who can give assistance to come forward and offer any help they can.

De Paul, a family support service which operates under the auspices of Auckland’s Catholic diocese, has been providing emergency accommodation in Northcote for the last 32 years.

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Warkworth struggles with mounting homeless overcrowding in Warkworth, and that it appears to be on the increase.

She adds that in stark contrast to Northcote, five of the six families in the De Paul housing in Warkworth have jobs, whereas only 30 per cent do in Northcote. She says the fact is that those on low wages in Warkworth cannot afford rent.

“It speaks to a low wage economy and that possibly reflects the kind of jobs that are available in Warkworth,” she says.

She says overcrowding typically sees around 12 people living in a threebedroom house. It might include mum and dad, their children, their children’s partners and their grandchildren.

She says such situations lead to chronic health problems, bugs get passed around the household quickly and children miss school due to sickness.

Ms Routledge says most of De Paul’s evidence of the extent of homelessness in Warkworth comes anecdotally, but she applauds initiatives such as Ira Mata, Ira Tangata – the first region-wide street count of homelessness in the Auckland region, which was undertaken on the night of September 17. Based on this count, it’s estimated there are about 800 people who are homeless in Auckland.

Organisers say a breakdown of the number of homeless in Mahurangi alone is still pending further analysis.

Advocate and family support worker Maria Collins, of Homebuilders Family Support Services, was among those conducting the count in Warkworth, Snells Beach, Algies Bay, Brick Bay and Matakana.

Ms Collins says she encountered people sleeping in cars in these areas – typically at beaches, outside community halls and anywhere where public toilets were available. She says her experience at Homebuilders confirms that many or the homeless have jobs, but still can’t afford accommodation. Others fail to meet the criteria for benefits.

One woman she knows, aged about 40, struggles to get assistance because she is single. Her home is often unsafe for

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her. She ends up sleeping in her car or in a shack without power or running water. She can’t store food, doesn’t eat well and is ashamed to go for a job interview because she can’t shower.

De Paul House declined to identify where its homes were in Warkworth as it did not wish their residents to be stigmatised. Landlords who can assist with providing accommodation in Mahurangi should call Jan Routledge on 09 480 5959.

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Planning despair as privacy goes out the window Auckland Council’s planning and resource consent procedures have been labelled “a farce and an outrage” by a Warkworth couple after a neighbouring new-build that overlooks and overshadows their cottage was consented without them having to be notified at any stage.

Ms Long and Sean Long, of Pulham Road, are unhappy that despite the 329sqm new house breaching planning standards and a planner’s report mixing up the eastern and western boundaries when considering its effects on neighbouring properties, Council still decided it was “comfortable” with it being a non-notifiable consent – that is, it could go ahead without the Longs needing to be consulted.

“It’s crazy. How can Council decide that something so close doesn’t affect us?” Ms Long said. “This has really invaded our privacy. The windows are looking straight into our bedroom.”

She pointed out that when she and her husband made an application to subdivide their own block, they had to inform their neighbours, yet no one had to notify them about the new-build when resource consent was required.

“We have had to have neighbours sign off for our subdivision, so why didn’t we have to sign off on this?” she said.

“It’s not the fact they’re building there,

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it’s the Council letting this happen.

We’re not seeking compensation or money, it’s just the fact that it’s so huge and so close.”

The Longs were doubly frustrated when Council officers maintained that their bedroom wasn’t a bedroom at all. Ms Long said this referred to a plan drawing dating back 16 years which showed their bedroom marked as a dining room, but it had been in use as a third bedroom for well over 10 years and by several sets of owners.

She said if Council had bothered to notify them, they could have pointed out that their records were outdated.

Resource consent was required for the new house for exceeding a number of building standards relating to size and height.

“They breached the Unitary Plan and that’s why they needed consent, and that’s the point,” Ms Long said.

“We should have been informed, but Council just said it’s minor, don’t worry about it. The Unitary Plan is supposed to be there to protect people like us and it’s just not, it’s failed.”

When asked why the resource consent process didn’t allow for all near neighbours to be notified more often

and what protection the Unitary Plan offered residents from intrusive development, Council’s resource consents manager for the north west, Ian Dobson, reiterated that the effects on neighbours were considered to be “less than minor” in the Longs’ case.

“When a resource consent application is lodged, the processing planner makes a thorough assessment of the proposal in relation the immediately adjoining properties, while having regard to the relevant provisions of the Unitary Plan to determine if an application needs to be notified,” he said.

“The site is a single house zone, which provides for dwellings of one to two storeys on sites about 600sqm in area. While the proposed dwelling required resource consent for exceeding standards in relation to maximum building coverage, front yard setback and height in relation to boundary, overall, given the extent of the infringements, the effects on adjoining properties were considered to be less than minor.

“We are sorry to hear the neighbours are unhappy about Council’s decision, however a thorough assessment has been undertaken and the level of development proposed was commensurate with the outcomes envisaged for sites within the single house zone.”

Greens sign-off on landfill purchase greeted with dismay News that the Overseas Investment Office (OIO) approval for Waste Management to buy land in the Dome Valley for a proposed new landfill was granted by Green Party MP and Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage has been greeted with shock and dismay by many local residents.

Ms Sage is also the Land Information Minister who, together with Associate Finance Minister David Clark, gave the go-ahead for Waste Management to buy more than 1000 hectares of farm and forestry land “because of the investment’s substantial and identifiable benefits”.

The decision summary released

last month said the application had been for “an overseas investment in sensitive land … adjoining State Highway 1 near Wellsford, including the Springhill Farm and a part of the Mahurangi Forest”.

OIO approval was required because the ownership of Waste Management NZ is split between the People’s Republic of China (just over 83 per cent) and the Hong Kong Public (just under 17 per cent).

Wayby Valley resident Lee Laughton said he and the local community were “gobsmacked” at Ms Sage granting the purchase.

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Ms Sage said the issues he mentioned were not part of the decision process under the Overseas Investment Act. She said Auckland Council would decide whether or not the landfill would proceed via the Resource Management Act consent process.

She did not respond to questions from Mahurangi Matters about the potential environmental impacts of a landfill in a sensitive rural environment, the

effects of an additional 300 return truck movements a day and the sustainability of trucking Auckland’s waste 80km north of the city.

Meanwhile, the Fight the Tip, Save the Dome protest group was due to hold a public meeting and brainstorming session in Wellsford last Saturday, November 10, with Councillor Greg Sayers as guest speaker.

Group administrator Michelle Carmichael said teams were being formed to research every aspect of the proposed landfill and its implications, and to collate research already carried out.

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NZ meat is neat All food has an environmental impact, so unless you can live on fresh air, what you eat will affect something, somewhere. Climate change, water, biodiversity and soil are important to farmers and our customers – it’s an exciting time to be in in the sheep and beef sector. As a (former) politician, Christine Rose (MM October 31) should know that pasture-based farming in New Zealand simply doesn’t align with overseas reports based on vastly different production systems. I’m also surprised that as an environmental advocate, Christine didn’t mention the overwhelming impact of methane emissions from rice, at over 10 per cent of agricultural emissions, or the almond industry in California, which has devastated the water quality in that state. NZ beef and lamb greenhouse gas emissions have reduced by 30 per cent since 1990, while still producing the same amount of meat. Our pasturebased production systems mean that almost no other country in the world can produce meat with such a low energy footprint. Even taking into account shipping, the footprint of producing lamb in NZ and sending it to the UK is less than the footprint of producing that lamb in Britain.

NZ’s actual greenhouse emissions are tiny compared to most nations. The information in the study Christine refers to, ‘Livestock’s Long Shadow’, was retracted by the scientists who wrote it, when they realised that they

had miscalculated and underestimated transport’s contribution to greenhouse gases. Energy remains the biggest threat to limiting climate change, yet our superpower countries seem unwilling to solve it. The sheep and beef farmers that I work with are certainly focused on a sector that produces protein that is good for the environment, good for the animals, and good for you. Enjoy your barbecues this summer.

Nicky Berger, GrassFed in the City

Crayfish crisis Thank you for bringing the plight of the Goat Island marine reserve to the public’s attention (MM October 17), but the story is far from complete.

The reserve’s crayfish population collapsed in 1998. When we alerted the Leigh Marine Laboratory about this we received ridicule as thanks.

We estimated that three out of every four crays had disappeared. The year 2000 official census confirmed that 85 per cent had vanished. They didn’t come back – a serious problem for marine conservation. In fact, all our coastal marine reserves are losing both quantity and quality of sea life, as documented by many studies. For Dr Nick Shears to blame “fishing on the boundaries” is disingenuous and he should know better. Catch data show that the sudden crayfish collapse was not accompanied by an equally sudden spike in fishing effort, nor catch landings. True, fishing the reserve’s boundaries does drain fish out, but this cannot affect the entirety of the

reserve within, nor happen suddenly and almost completely after a lifetime of stability. The Seafriends website seafriends.org.nz is now a must-read for those who care about our future.

It explains why our seas are in such a worsening state and what we must do.

Dr Floor Anthoni, Omaha

Marvellous Mahu Mr Woodward wrote in praise of Auckland Transport’s new service to the city (MM October 17). The same should be said of the Mahu Express, which provides a regular, efficient and friendly service on modern, new buses between Snells Beach, Warkworth and Auckland city. The trip usually only takes between 50 to 60 minutes. I am not sure how long it took Mahu to obtain consent from Auckland Transport to use the express bus lanes, but I gather that process was not easy.

It would be a great shame if there were further difficulties placed in the way of what is an excellent and innovative private service. I would recommend Mahu Express to anyone.

Paul Dale, Point Wells

Why the silence?

Does anyone else wonder why the national media hasn’t publicised the proposal for a new mega-landfill north of Auckland (MM October 31)? A new landfill represents a failure of our society to create a sustainable resource management system. If our culture really valued our environment,

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Story deadline looms Thanks to all the creative writers who filed entries for the Mahurangi Matters Short Story competition. If you have a story but have not entered yet, get cracking! There’s still time but it’s running out. Make sure it reaches us by Friday, November 30.

Full competition details available online at localmatters.co.nz.

Correction A story about a new Sail GP competition (MM October 31) incorrectly stated Tim Smyth had been with Core Building Composites for eight years. In fact, he was with the company for 17 years. Apologies.

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we wouldn’t allow another landfill unless it was managed in an entirely different way. We would demand that many materials be banned from landfilling. We would require, as a condition of the new landfill consent, that existing recycling facilities be expanded or new, recycling facilities be set up to accept these materials instead. We would require manufacturers and importers to take responsibility for the entire lifecycle of the goods they produce. We would need mandatory product stewardship schemes so that all manufacturers were playing on a level playing field to prevent the irresponsible from shirking their environmental responsibility. The reason we think the national media has not publicised this environmental catastrophe is because ultimately we need to pay more for waste disposal. Solutions lie in raising the national waste levy. Until we as a society are prepared to make recycling compete with landfilling by paying higher disposal costs, we will continue to get disastrous landfills instead of environmentally responsible options. We can demand a better system and could be writing to our local board and councillors now.

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Secondary schools honour top students at prizegivings Mahurangi College Christian Poland swept the table at the Mahurangi College Prizegiving picking up the Patricia and Alan Schedewy Family Cup for DUX and with it the Fuji Xerox Prize ($3500).

He also left his university options open by picking up the biggest scholarship on the night, the University of Otago Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship ($35,000), the University of Auckland Achievers Scholarship ($20,000) and the Victoria University Tangiwai Scholarship ($5000).

Lexie McGillivray was also outstanding as Proxime Accessit, winning the Gubbs Motors, Mason Contractors and the Leggoe Electrical Contractors Scholarship ($1500).

She also got the University of Otago Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship ($12,000), Massey University Vice Chancellors High Achievers Scholarship ($5000) and the Victoria University Tangiwai Scholarships ($5000).

Head boy and girl for next year will be George D’Urban-Burgess and Jane Wilcock. Deputy head boy and deputy head girl for next year will be William Paterson and Francesca Bennett.

Scholarships Kowhai Physio and Hand Therapy ($300), Pippa Hutchinson; Warkworth Community ($300), Cicely Driver, Daniel Foote, Toby Swann-McKay, Michelle Trotter and June Xu; Argyle Manufacturing and Pip Foote of RE/MAX Group ($500), Sander Stam and Sophia Torresan; McDonald Adams Optometrists ($500), Kelsey Broughton-Johnson; The New Zealand School of Tourism ($500), Callum O’Niell; Pasifika Futures ($1000), Eunice Lanyon; Dolly Wynyard Trust ($1500), Ella Martin, Claudia Munro, Rosaleigh Roberts and Sander Stam; The Gladys Partridge ($1500), Rosa Keskic;

From left, Francesca Bennett, William Paterson, George D’Urban-Burgess and Jane Wilcock.

Christian Poland receives one of a number of awards he collected on the night.

The Bailey Earley Memorial ($2000), Kyle Cree; The Mike Pero Real Estate Young Person of the Year ($2000), Jackson Crawford; The Full Spectrum Training Facility Aspiring Athlete, Tenaija Fletcher and Samuel Telfer; Massey University Business

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Motorway waiting game continues Residents along the indicative route of the proposed Warkworth to Te Hana motorway are no closer to knowing when the Road of National Significance will proceed.

There was some hope that an NZ Transport Agency report, released last month, might bring some clarity, but the report only restated that the road would be built, but not for at least a decade.

NZTA acting system design manager Paul Glucina says that the designated route is subject to change during the consenting phase. This means although 12 properties along the route have already been purchased, others will have to wait.

“When designation is in place and a construction start is imminent, the transport agency will seek to acquire all land required for construction, operation and maintenance of the future state highway,” he says.

Rodney MP Mark Mitchell says it’s a “huge disappointment” to see the motorway construction delayed and he is working with landowners to reduce the impact on them.

“This decision has put a lot of pressure and stress on property owners on the route,” Mr Mitchell says.

“I’m pushing NZTA to get the legal paper work for the route processed, which will free up $31 million of capital so they can make a deal imminently with owners that want to get out.”

One of the landowners who is considering a move is farmer Greg McCracken, who has a dairy operation in Te Hana that will be split down the middle by the proposed motorway.

He is yet to have any official correspondence around a decision and is no closer to a decision on the future of his farm after the latest announcement.

“I’m no better off without a set date for the

motorway so it’s really just a waiting game still,” Mr McCracken says.

Not only is the sale of his land an issue, but investment in infrastructure on the property is problematic.

“I need to put in a new feed pad. It would be best sited exactly where the road is set to split the farm, but it costs half a million dollars, and I have no idea how long it could actually be used for at this stage.”

Mark Illingworth is another resident who was hoping to further invest in a property on the indicative route, which he owns with his brother, Brett.

“We’ve had no official communication on a final decision from NZTA, so we just don’t know what to do at this stage,” Mr Illingworth says.

While nothing seems like it will be clear for at least a decade, both landowners know that if the government changes next election, then their situation could change rapidly.

Mr Mitchell says that if National wins the 2020 election, it will progress the motorway’s construction immediately.

“I would like to think that if we get back in to power we would have construction underway that same year, because most of the background work has already been done,” he says.

Meanwhile, Labour MP Marja Lubeck has said she is talking with Transport Minister Phil Twyford to see if more certainty can be given to landowners, although she admits the decision ultimately resides with NZTA. Both Mr Mitchell and Ms Lubeck agree that changes of government, and with it policy, is an inefficient system at times, but one that’s inevitably part of democracy.

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Paling into significance – museum volunteers Yvonne Britton and Peter Bartlett with the painted posts.

Fence looking festive thanks to young artists The picket fence surrounding Warkworth & Districts Museum has been given a festive facelift, thanks to the artistic efforts of children attending the annual museum open day last month.

Museum volunteer Peter Bartlett cut more than 30 fence palings and painted them white so younger visitors could decorate them with coloured paints during the event. The aspiring artists were aged from three up to 17 and their efforts are now on permanent display near the museum’s collection of small buildings.

As well as fence post painting, the open day also offered pet rock painting, kauri gum polishing and the chance to make a flying saucer for children, overseen by museum volunteers Yvonne Britton, Pat Hoggart, Priscilla Brady and Emma Britton.

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Thumbs up for Warkworth buses After its first month of operation Warkworth’s new bus service has received the thumbs up from both the public and the Rodney Local Board.

Buses are running Warkworth and Mahurangi East, Matakana and Omaha, and then through to the Hibiscus Coast terminus, with connections to the city.

Board chair Beth Houlbrooke, who is collecting feedback unofficially online, says so far it’s going better than she ever expected.

“Commuters are liking it for work, students are using it and the elderly are on it to travel to the city,” Ms Houlbrooke says.

“I’m really pleased with the numbers so far, and I understand there was only standing room during the Kowhai

Festival Huge Day Out.” She has received some feedback requesting that times are changed and stops are increased.

“It’s clear that certain routes may need more frequency at peak times and more stops are needed in Warkworth, but these are things you expect to tweak while the service is new.”

A new service between Wellsford and Warkworth, that will complete a connection across the entire Auckland region, is due to start on February 24.

Ms Houlbrooke says the service will be a ‘game changer’, particularly for young people in North Rodney.

“Students will be able to get to university on buses from home, and it gives them the ability to reach services in the city.”

The buses are being well used, but some passengers are calling for more stops.

The service will stop twice north of Warkworth and turn around at Baxter Street.

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The bus to Hibiscus Coast Station is the most popular, with an average of 123 passengers a day. An average of 53 people have used the Algies Bay service daily and 34 for the Omaha service.

Transport uncertainty puts brakes on Warkworth town planning Auckland Council has delayed releasing a plan for Warkworth’s future urban growth until there is more clarity around transport plans for the region.

A draft structure plan was due to be released this month following public consultation on future land use and infrastructure.

The plan will identify sites for new schools, parks, shops and industrial areas.

Auckland Council planner Ryan Bradley says Council has draft plans drawn up but can’t share them yet because of uncertainty over the

community’s big transport projects.

Transport planning is currently being reviewed as part of the Supporting Growth Programme – an initiative of Auckland Transport and the New Zealand Transport Agency, which is tasked with developing transport plans for Warkworth’s expansion over the next 30 years.

Roading projects Supporting Growth is considering or refining include the western collector (connecting Woodcocks Road to SH1), Matakana link road (connecting SH1 to Matakana Road) and a southern interchange (allowing access to the

new Puhoi to Warkworth motorway from the south of Warkworth).

Mr Bradley anticipates work on transport options will be sufficiently advanced this year that the draft structure plan will be able to be released around February next year.

“We will go out with a full package showing the land use plan for Warkworth and how all the transport and other infrastructure will work to support it,” he says.

Mr Bradley says the draft plan will be subject to further public consultation.

This will include seeking feedback

during open days at the Warkworth Town Hall, but will also likely involve Council staff reaching out to people at public events and running sausage sizzles outside supermarkets.

Letters will also be sent to Warkworth residents informing them of the plan and how they can provide input on it.

It’s hoped the draft plan will be able to be finalised around April or May next year.

More than 1000ha of land has been identified for future urban growth in Warkworth, with the town’s population expected to grow five-fold over the next three decades.

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On the Snells Beach School stall were, from left, Isabella Bass, Liana Dove and TJ France.

Rounding up the hungry punters were Rob Lees (left) and Brett Perrin, from the Warkworth Butchery.

East Coast Men’s Barbershop did a roaring trade during the festival, although not all customers looked like they were in the seat voluntarily!

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of very minor incidents.

“It was just a really fun, family-friendly day. Everyone looked like they were enjoying themselves,” Sgt Stallworthy says.

The organising committee now has its sights set firmly on next year’s 50th Anniversary in October, which could break with tradition and hold the Big Day Out on a Sunday rather than a Saturday.

“It is still to be confirmed, but if we do opt for Sunday, we hope this will mean that lots of people who might normally work or play sport on a Saturday will be able to attend,” Murray says.

The organising committee also hopes

there will be enough interest from community groups, schools and others to run a month-long calendar of festivities.

“We want to get as many people as possible involved in the celebration. It will be a great opportunity to showcase the town and wider district to a huge audience.”

The theme of the anniversary festival will be ‘gold’.

Murray thanked the legion of volunteers, sponsors and especially the organising committee for their support.

“They are all amazing and it really does define what community spirit is all about.”

Kowhai Festival chalks up another success There was an enthusiastic turnout for the 49th Kowhai Festival ‘Huge Day Out’ in Warkworth on Saturday, October 27.

The western-themed event was held in ideal weather conditions with crowds steady throughout the day.

Festival organising committee chair Murray Chapman says he has only received positive comments.

“The shuttle bus from the college was well supported and personally, I really enjoyed seeing so many families out enjoying themselves – it is what the festival is all about,” Murray says.

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An invite in the mail to attend a function with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in Wellington came as a complete surprise to Riley Hathaway.

Ocean explorer meets royalty Mahurangi College student and star of Young Ocean Explorers Riley Hathaway was given an opportunity to get up close to royalty last month.

The 17-year-old attended the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s visit to Government House in Wellington on October 28, where Meghan Markle spoke on 125 years of women’s suffrage.

Riley was chosen to attend following her success with Ocean Explorers, but she was surprised to get an invite.

“I got a letter about a month before the event, it was a real shock when I opened it and I felt very honoured to be invited,” Riley says.

Around 150 people attended the meeting, including Jacinda Ardern

and Simon Bridges.

“There were lots of amazing women there, from someone who invented a horse saddle for disabled people to cricket players and business owners.

“Unfortunately, I didn’t get to meet Meghan personally, because time got cut short due to a fire alarm at the start of the event, but it was really inspiring listening to her speech.”

Riley is finishing her last year at school and will do a three-week North Island schools tour with her father Steve Hathaway over summer, delivering the Ocean Explorers programme.

Next year, she has plans to travel to Europe and will also continue filming for the programme after receiving more funding to deliver the show.

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Wellsford gala funds sun-safe play Wellsford School held a successful and well-supported Ag & Gala Day on October 27. Although the School Support Team (SST) was still finalising accounts, they estimate they raised around $8000. Chairperson Sylvia Adams says the funds will mainly go towards the purchase of shade sails for the senior playground. She thanked

the SST team, teachers, parents and the community for their support.

“There is no way we could have had such a successful day without them,” she says.

In particular, Rodney Aggregates, Mason Contractors, Northland Waste and Warkworth Collision Repairs were thanked for their auction donations.

Representatives from related projects in Warkworth, including Supporting Growth and the Matakana Link Road, will also be in attendance to answer any questions.

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Gail Taylor’s decision to move to Warkworth earlier this year and set up Energy Works was prompted after receiving spiritual guidance, rather than for personal or practical reasons.

This is perhaps unsurprising given that Gail is a spiritual growth and healing facilitator, and helps clients by tapping into the spirit world.

“It’s this higher spiritual level that I call upon for all aspects of my work,” Gail says.

Clients who connect with Energy Works can choose personal sessions, distance healing via Skype, or simply enjoy the vibrations of her unique energised products or recently published book – Poetry and Paintings for the Soul: a divine gift of love and inner sights.

A person who has suffered abuse or is troubled with anger, sadness, grief and bitterness for other reasons might opt for a one-on-one session, where they will relax on a “healing table”. Gail will then connect with the spirit world to receive guidance on how a client can recover from whatever they are dealing with.

“Healing energies pass through my person, through my hands and through my voice in the form of light language – the language of spirit,” she says.

“It has a profound effect on people as they open up to receive.”

Other clients might order a personal soul painting.

A meeting of minds between a pair of passionate hair stylists from New York and Auckland has led to the creation of Bardot & Brando, a new hair studio based in Warkworth’s leafy Lilburn Street.

Suz DeNeen and Bex Wade have teamed up to offer top quality hairstyling in relaxing surroundings seven days a week, with the aim of giving their clients a special experience that’s a cut above the average salon.

Suz hails from the US, where she trained and worked in upscale Manhattan for eight years before moving to Costa Rica and falling in love with a Kiwi boy, bringing her global skills to Matakana 18 months ago. Bex grew up in Devonport before moving to the Mahurangi region four years ago. Her 20-plus years in hairdressing have included six years in the UK, including a spell working on movies at the Shepperton Film Studios just outside London.

Now, they’re both settled here and ready to offer local clients a full range of cuts, colours and treatments for women, men and children, plus hair and make up for events and weddings either in the studio or off-site. Suz and Bex also offer a full range of treatments for eyebrows and lashes, including microblading, tinting, lifts and permanent eyeliner.

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Gail will tune into the unseen realms and deduce the appropriate colours for the painting. Light through her fingers energises the painting as she paints.

The painting then becomes a source of comfort, inspiration and healing for the client.

Gail says it’s wonderful to help people release things like anger and sadness, which are holding them back.

“Once you start to empty yourself of all that baggage, you can be filled with love and joy. You see the beauty in everything,” she says.

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Book recalls golden era for business in Warkworth A concern that a rich part of New Zealand’s history will be lost forever unless people take the trouble to write it down spurred Kevin Noyer to write a new book about his parents’ Warkworth bakery.

Joe and Noeline Noyer purchased Warkworth Bakery in 1949 and ran it for the next 17 years.

The bakery was located off Queen Street, behind the current Ginger Artisan Café.

Kevin says it’s a fascinating period, when the country started to recover from the ravages of WWII and began to rebuild.

Business was invigorated, but operated very differently, without the benefit of computers and mobile phones.

Home delivery was a major part of the bakery business and Kevin recalls Noyer’s Warkworth Bakery also delivered to those camping in holiday spots such as Martins Bay and Sandspit over summer.

In addition to bread, the bakery offered more general supplies to campers and he remembers toilet rolls being stacked neatly up the delivery van’s radio aerial.

Kevin worked for his parents for several years. Later he established his own bakery in Warkworth, followed

by K & J Takeaways.

Afterwards he moved to Kerikeri to found another bakery before moving to Australia.

Kevin spent about two and a half years writing the book. Most of the research

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was done by contacting people in Warkworth who knew or had worked with his father, and he conducted most of the interviews via Skype from Australia.

“I would like to see other people who lived through that era and were involved with the businesses around Warkworth do something similar,” he says.

“There are a few oldies still around, so it’s an opportune time to talk to some of them – otherwise it’s going to be gone altogether.”

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Mona Townson admires Head Space – Dream On, by Joan Willis.

Nod to Frink, by Wendy King, won the three-dimensional prize.

Exhibition finishes on high note

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A total of 86 entries were received in the final Rodney Art Awards, held at Warkworth Bridge Club over the Kowhai Festival weekend.

Artists Joan Willis and Wendy King picked up the two main prizes, as the winners of the two-dimensional and three-dimensional sections respectively.

For long-serving committee members on the Rodney Community Arts Council – Mona Townson, Joy Bell, Robyn Jones, Nikki Brereton and Joan Willis – the exhibition was tinged with sadness.

“This year we gave out all our remaining funds in prizes – $4000 in total – so that’s it,” Mona says.

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WHANGAREI BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL CARRUTH HOUSE At the wedding of Maurice Buckton to Eva Fletcher April 24, 1906 at Tauhoa. Joseph Isherwood Buckton (snr) is sitting to the left of the bride.

A Tauhoa patriarch Among museum archives is a small notebook with the following entry:

Joseph Isherwood Buckton and his Wife & 3 children left home May the 26th 1862 – Wortley St Leeds, started from the Wellington Station, Leeds at 10 o’clock at night and arrived in London about 5 o’clock next morning, took the omnibus and went to the East India Docks onto the ship Matilda Wattenbach and there took possession of our birth (sic) for the Voyage to New Zealand.

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Apparently, Joseph had land grants in Paparoa and Wharehine and lived in both Independence, self-confidence, areas before settling in Tauhoa with his wife Emma and children Emily, Joseph and good study habits, self-discipline social Clara. He built his homestead ‘Brighton’ on a hill overlooking the Whanaki River. and inter-personal skills.

By 1876 there were seven more children; Manilla, Arthur (died age 11), Sarah, Gertrude, Rowland, Maurice and Clifford. Emma passed away in 1888, aged 54.

For more information please call: A joiner and cabinetmaker, Joseph built homes for other settlers as well as Ian Rowe, Carruth House 021 242 1108 running a large farm. He was also a member of the Rodney County Council for 21 years, travelling miles with surveyors to lay out local roads. Council meetings Or email carruth@wbhs.school.nz were held in Warkworth – a three-hour return journey via Kaipara Flats. Joseph’s www.wbhs.school.nz daughter Gertrude kept a diary between 1896 and 1913 and many entries referred to her father’s life and work: “November 11th 1896 – The Rodney County Council election took place at the different polling places. Father was returned for the Tauhoa Riding.”

In 1908, aged 77, Joseph decided to withdraw from Council elections, his last meeting being on October 13.

Local ratepayers gave a banquet in FOR SALE his honour and presented him with AFFORDABLE ICONIC BUSINESS a silver ink stand. In January 1909, DREAMING OF OWNING YOUR OWN GASTROPUB? Joseph attended a Warkworth dinner 2039 Paparoa Valley Road, Paparoa, Northland WITH ADD VALUE OPPORTUNITY hosted by members of Rodney County First time to the market in 45 years – this is your chance Council who gave him an illuminated to own the landmark ‘Thirsty Tui’ gastro pub & hotel address thanking him for his work. accommodation. Purchase the land, buildings and business.

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Hooper but stayed in Tauhoa and + Situated in a well-known tourist route certainly didn’t slow down. When Joseph was 80, Gertrude wrote: “Father + Restaurant, bar, liquor store and accommodation rode to Mr Browne’s farewell at Pakiri. + Close to Kaipara Harbour fishing meccas Arrived home Saturday 23rd. It was a + 2 bedroom owners home - Live/work opportunity long ride and he was tired.” + Upgraded commercial kitchen - dining capacity 120 Joseph must have decided to retire + Freehold title - land area approx 4,244m2 in 1913, Gertrude noted: “Father + Out of town Vendor committed elsewhere left Tauhoa to live with Sarah Ann Haverfield in Leighton St, Grey Lynn.”

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Summer is nearly upon us and many of you will be heading to Tāwharanui Regional Park to enjoy the great weather and fantastic environment. However, how many of you will venture past the stunning long white sands of the main beach at Anchor Bay? Tāwharanui Open Sanctuary has so much more to offer than many will be aware of. If you are keen to see more or just want to give the kids an adventure away from the hot sun on the beach, here are some ideas ...

Just a short walk from the beach (heading away from the car park), you will find the Sanctuary Hu with information on the history of the sanctuary and the vast range of wildlife you may encounter. There are various information brochures and maps available.

Over the summer, you may be lucky enough to be at Anchor Bay on a day when the new TOSSI information trailer is there. This will provide you with a great insight into the sanctuary. The volunteers at the trailer will be able to provide more information and provide advice on where to go to enjoy your day.

The Ecology Trail is a self-guided trail that highlights Tāwharanui’s precious natural heritage. It starts at Sanctuary Hut and you can follow the yellow markers to many different habitats, including the seashore, coastal wilderness, pasture, native bush, streams and wetlands. You will be joined by a great selection of birds who call the area home.

If you are a bit more adventurous, take Fishermans Track out to Māori Bay on the South Coast. Take your togs and have a quick dip before taking either the South Coast Track, Māori Bay Coast Walk (at mid or low tide) or the North Coast Track back to Anchor Bay. If you take the North Coast Track, it’s well worth carrying on to Tokatu Point for the stunning views. When taking any of these tracks, make sure you download a map from Auckland Council or pick one up at the park. Remember the beach is in a marine reserve, so leave your fishing gear at home, but do bring your snorkelling gear. When swell conditions are favourable, there is good fish life to be seen around the reefs and shallows.

If you have a spare night and are keen for some camping, stay overnight in the campground. Although you must make sure to book through Auckland Council before heading to the park. If you do stay overnight, then ensure you take an evening walk in the hope of encountering some of our many kiwi. Ecology Bush, the Mangatawhiri Track and Thompson Loop will give you a good chance.

Make sure you take a red light rather than a bright white torch.

Whatever you choose to do, I am sure a day at Tāwharanui will give you plenty of enjoyment. Of course, if you are coming to the park on the first Sunday of the month (except January), you could join in with the Sunday in the Park workday.

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Population changes swamp northern health services A new report on health services in the northern region, which includes Mahurangi and Mangawhai, paints a bleak picture of what residents can expect under current models.

The Northern Region Long Term Investment Plan, released last month, is a collaborative report prepared by four district health boards – Northland, Auckland, Waitemata and Counties Manukau.

It predicts that the demand for healthcare associated with the region’s growing, ageing and changing population will quickly outstrip any ability to deliver health services under current models of care. As a result, there will be declining services, a lack of doctors and insufficient hospital beds.

“In the past five years, the Northern Region population has grown by 9.4 per cent,” the report says. “Over that same period, demand for both community and hospital services has increased, with all areas of service delivery nearing capacity.

“Our region has undertaken various initiatives and work over recent years to better integrate hospital and primary care services, and this work has resulted in some moderation of

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demand on hospital services. However, it has not reduced the overall pressure facing specialist services.

“Our projections indicate that demand for adult medical, adult surgical services, and assessment, treatment and rehabilitation, will continue to grow, leading to a deficit of nearly 400 beds within the next five years. This bed deficit will be felt across all our major hospital sites.”

In Auckland, hospitals are not only at capacity for inpatient beds, but also

operating theatres, endoscopy suites and radiology services.

“If we do not invest in additional capacity within the next two to three years, many other services will reach full capacity. We expect this to negatively impact on our patients, and their health outcomes, as patients will face longer wait times for services.”

Adding to the problem is the ageing state of building facilities – it is estimated that over one-fifth of clinical services are operating from buildings which are not fit for purpose.

Waitemata DHB chair Professor Judy McGregor stands behind the report as an “impressive” body of work, which will lay the groundwork for better and more coordinated investment in the region going forward.

The report identifies the need to invest in land for a hospital in the north in the near future, but Dr McGregor says this will be a decision for the Ministry, not the DHB. She says no site has been designated and would not comment on rumours that it could be the former Rodney District Council building in Orewa.

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On the question of whether public private partnerships (PPPs) could help meet the health objectives of the plan, she says that the Minster of Health David Clark has made his views clear that he wants a strong public health service.

The Minister was recently reported as saying that the Government has ruled out PPPs, adding that in the United Kingdom they had “a disastrous track record of cost blowouts and poor service”.

“I think a public service is what most New Zealanders want,” Dr McGregor says.

She says there is a need to look at options other than hospitals, and health hubs could be part of a new model. She did not rule out the possibility of Rodney’s rural alliance of general practitioners, which was setup in 2015 to focus on patient-centred care, service delivery and integration and sustainability issues, evolving into a hub.

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Level of heath care not the issue Long delays for appointments, a lack of understanding by Auckland hospitals of traffic and transport issues, and a disconnect between doctors, specialists and surgeons are just some of the issues facing public health patients who live north of the Johnstone Hill tunnels.

Retired local government chief executive Richard Knight, who lives in Whangaripo, has nothing but praise for the recent treatment he received from doctors, nurses and staff in Auckland’s hospitals.

“They are caring, compassionate and professional,” he says. “But the health system itself is like a dysfunctional family. It’s confusing and stressful, which is exactly what you don’t need when you are facing a serious health issue. It’s like a game of snakes and ladders – you see a specialist, get tests done and feel you are making progress, and then you get a referral somewhere else, and slide right back down to the bottom of the queue again.”

Richard was first diagnosed with skin cancer on his face while resident in England. The treatment was to remove the lesions when necessary, which was done with minimal fuss. This routine continued when he and wife Janet emigrated to NZ in 2005 to join their daughter on a farm in the Waikato. But when the family moved to Whangaripo in 2014, Richard’s ability to get the treatment he needed took on a whole new level of complexity.

“I became concerned about a swelling on one side of my face in February 2014, so went to see a local doctor. He said my options were to have it blasted or he could prescribe some cream. I took the cream, but with no improvement, I went back to see him in May. “He told me to put a plaster over the lump that was worrying me and instead focused on two other marks on my face. I was sent for a series of biopsies and all three lumps turned out to be cancerous.

“I got the news while I was in the UK visiting my mother. I was prepared to return immediately to

start treatment, but was told there’d be a six to eight weeks wait so there was no point in rushing back. It was all pretty worrying.”

Richard then went through a series of delays and appointment re-scheduling, and all the time, his face was getting worse. He did consider going private and did see a specialist.

“During the 15-minute appointment, which cost me $350, the doctor said I needed urgent attention.

I would have gone private, but at the same time, I received another appointment at North Shore so thought, ‘Okay, it’s going to happen so I won’t pursue the private option’. But it turned out, the appointment was just to see if I could have a general anesthetic.

“The surgeon was gobsmacked at the state of my face by the time she finally saw me in October. She said I was lucky someone had cancelled that day so she could use that appointment to clean everything up, which involved removing 10 cancerous growths in total. It was very painful, but after so many months of waiting, I was just happy to have it finally done.”

Unfortunately, the story doesn’t end there. The district nurse visited three times a week to clean the wounds and change the dressing. When she noticed an infection, she told Richard he would need to get a cream that only the doctor could prescribe.

“You’d have thought that that at least would be simple, but again, it’s like the right hand doesn’t know what the left hand is doing and getting the prescription was anything but straightforward.

What I can’t understand is why the district nurses can’t carry some of these medications so they can be administered right away.”

Richard Knight’s health file is growing by the day.

As a precaution, Richard was given radiation, which involved driving to Auckland five days a week for three weeks.

“Depending on the traffic, it could take two hours to get there and two hours to get home for a 51 second appointment. Since all this started, I’ve received treatment at Waitakere, North Shore, Greenlane and Auckland Hospitals, and I’ve been to hospital 31 times.

I’ve had to sit in waiting rooms for hours, sometimes only to be told to return on another day. The older you get, the less able you are to cope. It is unbelievable that the hospital system can operate the way it does.”

When Mahurangi Matters spoke with Richard, he was again awaiting more test results but this time, it looked like the results had been lost and he was facing more trips to Auckland, for more tests and more appointments, as he tried again to make his way up the ladder.

“When the first test was done, the lump on my face was hardly noticeable, now it’s a big lump. The longer the process takes, the more I stew and the more upset and anxious I get.”

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Call for “new thinking” If the aspirations contained in the Northern Region Long Term Investment Plan are to be achieved, then the Government and health boards need to think outside the square, according to Rodney Surgical Centre chief executive Marianne Davidson-Beker.

She says there are a lot of opportunities to improve health care in the north, but not under the current model.

“We know Labour isn’t in favour of public-private partnerships, but in reality, they are doing it for roads and other infrastructure so why not health?” she says.

Ms Davidson-Beker says she struggles to understand Waitemata DHB’s lack of capacity for endoscopy.

“Rodney Surgical employs two doctors who do around 50 endoscopies a month under a contract from the Northland DHB. Wouldn’t it make sense to use the Warkworth facility for patients in this area as well?

They (Waitemata) say they are at capacity but are unwilling to consider Warkworth as an option.

“Cost can’t be a factor because I know for a fact it costs $1200 in the public system and we could offer the service for less.”

Ms Davidson-Beker says there is potential to offer a range of services in Warkworth from ophthalmology and oral and maxillofacial surgery to

chemotherapy and plastic surgery.

“I have a meeting with the head of the Auckland DHB soon so it will be interesting to see what their appetite for this will be,” Marianne says.

“We have an ophthalmologist who does cataracts for private patients in Warkworth once a month and then rushes back to Greenlane to do a public list. He would be more than happy to spend the whole day here and see local public patients in the afternoon.

“If this happened, it would be possible to also offer a service for people who need Avastin (used to treat certain cancers) once a month.

“They currently travel to Auckland, but if a surgeon was here all day, Auckland could send the nurses to Warkworth to administer the drug under the surgeon’s supervision. But again, this would be a new model.”

Ms Davidson-Beker says that unfortunately everything that is in the report has been talked about and written about before, “but it hasn’t made one jot of difference”.

She adds, however, that it is not about pointing the finger.

“There are conflicting interests, there’s not a lot of money and there are a lot of issues there. We can’t afford to just keep building and staffing hospitals – there has to be some new thinking.”

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Harbour Hospice’s Tui House a nest egg of opportunities After previously having to see some patients in their cars, Harbour Hospice’s Tui House is proving a hit for staff one year after its construction.

Fundraising for the building began in 2014 and the $7.5 million facility was opened last November.

Fundraising coordinator Lesley Ingham says after having a space that wasn’t even adequate for seeing individual patients, the new space is a blessing.

“It’s hugely improved the efficiency of what we do because a nurse can now see four patients at one time here, rather than having to visit each household one by one,” she says.

The extra space also means that group services can be run at the facility.

Day group and community volunteer Pauline Louette says holding chat sessions, music and arts groups is allowing them to change the image of hospice for the better.

“A lot of people still think hospice is somewhere you come to die, but by running these sessions patients and carers can come and enjoy themselves,” Pauline says.

Community groups and businesses are also utilising the space, and their fees go towards covering Tui House’s $1 million annual operational expenses.

Lesley says not only is the facility streamlining what hospice offers, but is also amalgamating the three hospice brands in the Harbour region.

“We’ve got a new clinical administrator taking away the paper work from our nurses so they can focus on working with their patients.

“It also gives us more opportunities to share ideas and raise funds because there are bigger corporates on the North Shore that we can pull from now.”

Pauline says while things are going well, there is still room for improvement in the areas of home visits and bereavement services.

“We’re looking to get some funding for fuel because it’s really important our volunteers cover our whole

region to places such as Tauhoa and Te Arai and they take on those costs personally.”

Lesley is also hoping more people attend the sessions on offer over time.

“The new facility is very inviting. We’ve got new people walking through the door regularly, but there is still room for more.

“We’re not operating at full capacity, but we built this facility with the future in mind so there is going to be space.”

The kitchen space is a well-used area at Tui House. From left, Lesley Ingham, Val Aston and Pauline Louette.

Charity convoy calls in for sandpit-stop at Plunket

Volunteers help test-drive the new sandpit.

Plunket members take a close look at the vehicles.

Around 25 colourful classic and customised vehicles rolled into Wellsford last month on the final stage of a three-day charity rally that raised more than $9000 for Kiwi children in need.

The Trillian Trust’s 2018 Blue Light Mini Trek, formerly known as the Variety Bash, finished its three-day return trip from Auckland to Northland with lunch at the RSA and a visit to Wellsford Plunket, where they helped to finish building and filling a new sandpit. The 70 trekkers, many in costume, also kept children and parents entertained with some hardcore water fights between two former fire engines taking part in the rally.

The new sandpit, plus a cover, toys and some dress-

up clothes, were all funded by the Wellsford Lions’ annual Queen’s Birthday book sale held in June, with the sand donated by Lions president Stephen Corry.

Plunket fundraising co-ordinator Tania Hamilton said having the trekkers pay a visit was a real boost and helped to finish the project off in a fun way for everyone. She said Plunket was extremely grateful to Wellsford Lions, the trekkers, and also to Hireworks Warkworth for donating wheelbarrows and a water blaster.

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Freedom from fear Both adults and children experience periods of fear or anxiety, and become stressed from time to time. It is quite normal for children to react to being overwhelmed, and about 11 per cent of children have problems coping with anxiety, compared to just 3 per cent who are affected by depression. Anxiety problems, according to Dr. Carolyn Schniering, senior lecturer at Macquarie University in Australia, are the most common emotional disorders experienced by children. It is normal for children to experience mild fears and these should not be mistaken for anxiety. “As a rule of thumb, parents should be more concerned if the fears or worries become excessive and their child is unable to deal with everyday life” Dr Schniering says.

Anxiety itself is not something to be scared of. It’s a normal emotion and an important part of how we engage with our world. If your child is affected by stress or anxiety, it’s important to treat them with sensitivity, and ‘listen and translate’ their words around worry, confusion, annoyance or anger. Sometimes, your normally sweet child will behave aggressively, and may start acting out or behave differently with others if facing a source of stress. Most children don’t like to be aggressive, and it’s often the feeling of being overwhelmed that drives the behaviour. Remain calm to reduce the chances of the cycle continuing. If you do lose your cool, ask for forgiveness and admit any wrongs.

The main thing is to increase understandings and take note of any increase in physical symptoms of stress or anxiety in your child. Signs of stress can include headaches, chest pain, tummy aches, fatigue and bedwetting – especially if it is sudden and the child doesn’t have a history of bedwetting.

Sometimes stress raises certain hormone levels that make kids too alert with overexcitement or vigilance to enjoy a peaceful nights’ sleep. It could be due to stress at school or daycare. Alternatively, you and your partner may have been arguing and disrupting a peaceful home life. In these cases, hug heaps and note how stress during waking hours can disrupt a child who normally sleeps soundly.

Sometimes sensitive, withdrawn or shy kids may tend to avoid participation in activities because of fear and sometimes sometimes adults need to demonstrate ways they’ve overcome their worries.

Ways adults can help children include: • Allowing children time and space to work out how they can cope better.

• Encouraging children to face their fears, but do it gradually.

• Remaining empathetic, and providing appropriate reactions. For example, by reducing the attention given to a child’s fears, but instead emphasising and praising brave behaviours.

• Allowing your child to do things for themselves. Don’t try to fix everything for them, let them make mistakes.

• Do not go out of your way to reduce your child’s anxiety by allowing them to avoid facing the source of that anxiety. Every time an adult allows a child to avoid what they fear, it reinforces to the child that they are unable to be powerful against the feared thing and cannot deal with it themselves.

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Age no barrier to Mahurangi students says Swarbrick Don’t let your youth be a barrier to success was the key message from the 24-year-old Green Party MP Chloe Swarbrick when she visited Mahurangi College this month.

Her first visit to the school was organised by student Lily Marcroft and around 50 students and teachers turned up to listen to Ms Swarbrick speak.

Ms Swarbrick is currently serving her first term in Parliament – the youngest person to do so for 42 years.

Prior to that she came third in the 2016 election campaign for Auckland Mayor.

“Age doesn’t reflect who you are and what you can bring to society,” Ms Swarbrick told students.

“You’re often told you need to engage in politics more and when you do people question your lack of experience, but at the end of the day no one has all the answers anyway.

“People would question my experience and I have two degrees and a background in business and broadcasting.”

Ms Swarbrick fielded audience questions, the first of which was about the challenges she faced getting into Parliament.

“I definitely felt under pressure that if I were to stumble I would let young people down,” she said.

She was also asked what she thought of Simon Bridges’ comments on Jami-Lee Ross’s mental health.

“I obviously oppose the comments, but what we need is a whole culture shift on the way mental health is viewed. This is not an isolated incident.”

When asked about social media, which she utilised effectively during her Mayoral campaign, she said that it was a tool with both pros and cons.

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She said students at Mahurangi College were engaged and intelligent, and had a great interest in the environment.

New Zealand First MP Jenny Marcroft was present to support the discussion and help organise the visit.

Kaipara Mayor seeks 1000 for People’s Panel Kaipara District Council is calling for as many people as possible to join its newly developed People’s Panel that will help to direct future decisions.

The panel will comment on policies, developments and services through surveys. In return, Council will report on the feedback to show how it influences decisions.

Kaipara Mayor Jason Smith says he is hoping for at least 1000 members to sign up from across the region.

“I found examples of this down country, and I’m delighted to introduce it to the north,” Mr Smith says.

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Meanwhile, Council has voted to implement its first proposal on boundary representation arrangements.

The new structure will see Kaipara have four wards with two councillors each and one mayor.

Anyone who made a submission on this structure is able to make an appeal against the decision, but only in relation to matters mentioned in their submission.

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PROPERTY TALK WITH LANE SANGER I am constantly surprised to see the mixed messages coming out in the media. By this I mean how in the space of two days you can read that the market is going like a rocket and the next day there is an article saying the marketing is cooling. So, what is it? In my opinion the raw data supports that we are in a “Buyers’ Market”, however the sales volumes have been steady, but certainly not explosive.

We are starting to see an increase in supply giving buyers more choices. At the time of writing there were 1,840* listings on Trade Me in the Rodney area. Total sales for the 12 months to October 2018 according to the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) were 1,969*. Under the current stock levels we have nearly 11 months’ worth of supply. Trade Me shows we have over 1,100 properties for sale in the Rodney area at $1,000,000 or more. Or in other words, 61% of our supply of properties are $1,000,000 or more. REINZ statistics show in the last 12 months only 694* properties sold at $1,000,000 or more and this actually gives us nearly two years supply in this price bracket.

Buyers do have more choices than they have had for a long time.

I know I have stressed this many times before that when it comes to selling, presentation is a huge factor.

Changes coming in real estate from 1 January 2019 The recent changes to the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 now include real estate agents and the new legislation comes into force on 1 January 2019. For conveyancers, lawyers and accountants, the requirements came into force on 1 July 2018 and if you have been dealing with these professionals in recent months you may have been asked to provide proof of your identity.

The use of real estate for Money Laundering/Terrorism Financing purposes is well documented. Real estate is a high-value asset and it is a reliable and profitable investment for money launderers. Money laundering is the method by which people disguise and conceal the proceeds of crime and protect and enjoy their assets.

Cost effective marketing is also highly important. Understand that if you are selling, you are selling in competition and not in isolation.

As far as buyers are concerned, I often hear that they are waiting until the market reaches the bottom before they buy. The problem with that is you will never know what the bottom is until the market has risen from it. So if you are buying, and you see a property you like then go for it. What you pay today will likely pale in comparison 10 years from now.

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Forest and Bird on quest to save Mahurangi blue penguins

A dearth of little blue penguins coming ashore between Ti Point and Leigh has prompted Warkworth Area Forest and Bird to start an effort to encourage them back and is appealing for help in tracking them down.

Society committee member Jenny Enderby says anecdotal evidence suggests penguin numbers are declining around Mahurangi beaches and nobody is entirely sure if this is because of predators or because of a lack of food.

Jenny says fishing for pilchards – a source of food for penguins – may be contributing to the decline.

Another reason may be bad weather and an abundance of penguin predators such as dogs, cats, stoats and rats.

“Around Leigh, in particular, a lot of people are saying the penguins used to come and nest under houses and baches, but they are not seeing so much of them now,” she says.

It doesn’t help the penguins’ cause that they have a reputation for being noisy, and smelly from the fish they eat.

As a result, many people have blocked off entrances underneath their homes to keep penguins out.

Meanwhile, Forest and Bird hopes to reverse the decline by securing permission from Auckland Council and the Department of Conservation to trap predators.

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The society has also acquired 31 penguin boxes for penguins to nest, lay their eggs and rear their young, and which offer protection from being preyed upon.

They also provide a good place to relocate penguins, should they end up under a house where they are not wanted.

The boxes are made of marine plywood and feature a tunnel entrance, which is

large enough for the plumpest penguin to enter but makes it difficult for dogs and cats to do so.

Blue penguins are known to readily adopt the boxes, in some cases, occupying them just a few hours after they have been placed.

They also appear to prefer the nest boxes to natural sites and breed more successfully when they have access

to a box.

Jenny says it’s too late to start placing the boxes this year, as the nesting season is over. However, the society is appealing to the public to let the society know where they have seen penguins come ashore historically or more recently to help it best place the boxes.

Next breeding season, the society hopes to secure a penguin-sniffing dog to assist penguin tracking efforts.

“They are a cute little bird. They are in trouble and we don’t want another New Zealand bird to disappear, do we?” Jenny says.

Jenny says similar penguin conservation efforts at Flea Bay, Akaroa, have seen the penguin population climb to around 1000 nesting penguins, and she believes the success can be replicated in Mahurangi.

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Kiwis love the water and summer is the time when anyone who has a boat, heads for the nearest boat ramp.

But Coastgaurd NZ is urging boaties to make sure their vessels are in good nick first, especially if they haven’t been used all winter.

Key things to check are: • Fuel. Left for any length of time, fuel can degrade or become contaminated from condensation in the tank. Make sure you have fresh fuel before heading out.

• Oil. Now’s a good time to get some fresh engine oil and replace the oil filter.

• Engine. Engines don’t like inactivity, so paying attention to the engine before you hit the water is a good idea.

In terms of safety equipment, lifejackets are at the top of the list.

Two-thirds of those who die in recreational boating accidents each year could have been saved if they had been wearing a lifejacket.

Coastguard’s Old4New Lifejacket

Coastguard’s lifejacket exchange campaign will be in Omaha in December.

Upgrade campaign is back this summer, providing an opportunity to trade in old lifejackets for a discount on a range of new, modern and fit-forpurpose Hutchwilco lifejackets.

The Old4New van will be at the Omaha boat ramp, off Omaha Drive, on Sunday, December 2 from 9am to noon. Visit old4new.nz to find other dates and locations.

No excuse for unsafe practices One of the best ways to keep everyone safe while at sea is for boat owners and operators to do a Coastguard Boating Education course.

Courses range from the Day Skipper course to the more advanced Boatmaster course. Almost 11,000 people enrolled in Coastguard Boating Education courses over the last 12 months, while 30,500 people completed the Safe Boating programme.

However, even with the best preparation, things can go wrong.

That’s why a Coastguard membership gives a guarantee that no matter whether its a breakdown, a flat battery or someone on board gets sick, a rescue vessel, crewed by trained volunteers, will turn up and do all they can to get everyone home in one piece, free of charge.

Last year, Coastguard volunteers attended callouts involving more than 6900 people.

Here’s a reminder from Coastguard of the Boating Safety Code: Lifejackets: Take them – wear them Communications: Take two separate waterproof ways of communicating Marine weather: New Zealand’s weather can be highly unpredictable.

Check the local marine weather forecast before you go and expect both weather and sea state changes.

Avoid alcohol: Safe boating and alcohol do not mix.

Skipper responsibility: The skipper is responsible for the safety of everyone on board and for the safe operation of the boat. Stay within the limits of your vessel and your experience.

To sign up for a Coastguard membership, visit coastguard.nz/ membership.

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Resident fuming following Council flaky paint job A Snells Beach resident is fuming after a botched Auckland Council-initiated paint job created an environmental hazard.

Louise Garlick came across the bungle while walking along Snells Beach.

She noted freshly painted yellow lines down a boat ramp at the northern end of the beach near Sunburst Avenue.

She later learned the paint had been applied a little over a week earlier but was already peeling off in big flakes.

“I thought, ‘what idiot did that?’”

Louise says.

The flakes were littering the beach and breaking up into smaller flakes and being washed into the sea.

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She says the only thing positive to come out of the incident was to come across a young girl of about 12 one day also engaged in cleaning up the mess.

Louise fears the smaller pieces will be a hazard for fish as they could be mistaken for food.

Auckland Council head of maintenance Agnes McCormack says the lines were painted by contractor Urban Maintenance Systems after a member of the public said it was hard for boat owners to see the sides of the ramp while reversing.

There is a drop-off along the sides of the ramp of around 30 to 40 centimetres.

Ms McCormack says Council will be taking the flaking paint issue up with the contractor and the area that is flaking will either be repainted or removed.

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The Ocean Swim Series attracts a lot of competitors over summer.

Omaha added to swim series Omaha Beach will become the seventh event in the Banana Boat New Zealand Ocean Swim Series on December 15.

The swim series includes swims from Russell to Nelson.

Omaha was added for the first time this year.

At Omaha, there will be six race lengths from 100m up to 3.5km.

Competitors will begin their swim in the Omaha estuary and finish at the beach.

The first race begins at 11.40am and prize giving will be at 1.05pm and 4.05pm.

Early bird pricing ranges from $22.50 to $72.50.

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A $300,000 revamp of the Point Wells boat ramp has been completed by Wharehine, Contractors just in time for summer. The renewed ramp is marginally wider – 200mm with sloping sides. The ramp is consented for the next 35 years, but Auckland Council hopes it will have a minimum life of 50 years. Council is currently seeking resource consent to replace the ramp at Whangateau Domain.

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Flight of the Conchord’s Bret McKenzie is among a collaboration of muchloved Kiwi musicians and songwriters appearing at the Sawmill Café in Leigh on Saturday, December 1.

The Congress of Animals’ Strange Caravan Tour also features Age Pryor of Fly My Pretties and the Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra; Ben Lemi of Trinity Roots and French For Rabbits; Justin Firefly of Fly My Pretties and the Woolshed Sessions; and Nigel Collins, who has toured with Flight of the Conchords and is with the Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra.

The Congress of Animals started out as a series of jam sessions between old friends, but over the past 18 months has grown from an ad hoc hangout into a full-blown musical partnership, according to Age Pryor.

“Justin, Nigel and Bret were getting together to try out tunes, and I joined when I happened to be in Wellington – Justin and I had done the same thing before, in jams that became the Woolshed Sessions album. The multitalented Ben Lemi was the last to join the group, and turned out to be the missing piece of the evolving jigsaw,” he says.

Age says the Congress of Animals format is much like Fly My Pretties, with different group members each

Animals in a caravan – from left, Age Pryor, Nigel Collins, Bret McKenzie, Justin Firefly, Ben Lemi. Photo, Lee Gingold

performing their own songs and the rest of the group supporting them.

“There’ll be a big variety in songs and styles, some killer musical moments, and probably a few unexpected twists and turns – for us as well, because it’s

all very new,” he says.

“We’re treating this tour as a one-off special event, and although there are no set plans for the future, we’ll hopefully keep working together in one way or another. We have more songs we

want to record in the studio, and we will have an album, Luxury Motel for Cats, releasing on December 7.

“Hopefully there’ll be more opportunities to perform live, too.

But there’s nothing set just yet… this is very much an exploration and we’re trying to keep it all fresh and in-themoment.”

Tickets cost $35 from undertheradar. co.nz. The café will be closed from 4pm to 6pm for set-up, then open to ticket holders only from 6pm. Main doors open at 8pm.

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NZ hit film coming to Matakana Warkworth Rotary is bringing a film – rated by some critics as one of the best New Zealand flicks ever made – to the Matakana Cinemas.

Stray will air on November 19 at 6.30pm and is a fundraiser for the Mahurangi River Restoration Trust.

The movie received a five-star rating from the NZ Herald and four stars from Radio NZ. It’s also picked up five awards

since its release, including Best Cinematography at the Golden Eye Festival.

The storyline looks at the relationship between two outcasts with troubled pasts living in the wilderness.

It is set in Otago with a backdrop of the Southern Alps.

Tickets are $20 each. Pick them up from the Mahurangi Matters office or phone Terry 422 3237.

The Southern Alps feature in the film.

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Californian ambassador of “chill” plays at Leigh Sawmill Southern Californian-native, surfer and musician Donavon Frankenreiter will play at the Leigh Sawmill Café on Friday, November 30.

Donavon is known for his positive outlook and chilled-out folk sounds.

He started his professional life as a surfer before launching his solo music career as the protégé of singersongwriter Jack Johnson.

Donavon landed a sponsorship with surf brand Billabong as a young teenager and moved to Hawaii

when he was 14.

In Hawaii, he rented a home from the parents of Jack Johnson, a fellow surfer, and, at the time, an untapped musical talent.

Music steadily took hold of Donavon’s life, and he now has seven full-length albums to his credit.

His latest album, The Heart, was recorded in Wimberley, Texas, and is considered the most intimate and honest material he has released to date.

The sessions at Wimberley were livestreamed online in a soul-baring exhibition for his fans.

The Leigh Sawmill concert starts at 8pm. Fans will also have the chance to upgrade their tickets to receive a VIP ‘meet and greet’ experience with the artist or an exclusive soundcheck Q&A with Donavon.

Tickets: livenation.co.nz Donavon Frankenreiter is a protégé of Jack Johnson.

Friday night fun and games for new Matakana Christmas Fair

Sawmill Café favourites White Chapel Jak will be on the school field stage.

Matakana School has scored a major drawcard for its first ever Christmas Fair on Friday, November 23, booking a two-hour set from popular acoustic covers band White Chapel Jak. The Auckland-based combo have long been local favourites – their shows at Leigh Sawmill Café sell out weeks in advance – and they recently won Radio New Zealand’s national Battle of the Cover Bands competition.

Christmas Fair organisers say White Chapel Jak, combined with local performers and groups, will set the perfect tone for the school’s new event, which will be a scaled-down, more community-oriented version of the old Labour Weekend galas. The new focus will be on music, food and family fun at a Friday evening social gathering for parents and locals.

The Christmas Fair will run from 4pm to 8pm on the school field,

with a variety of stalls selling homemade Christmas crafts, decorations and gifts, as well as good quality bric-a-brac, plants, baking, jams and preserves, plus an old favourite from previous galas, a huge book stall.

Santa will be in his grotto in the Enchanted Forest and available for photos, and there will be a display of Christmas trees and traditional games to play. There will also be a wide range of food and refreshments available, including fish tacos, burgers and sausage sizzles.

Organisers say the new fundraiser is about working smarter, not harder to make a fun social event for the school and community, and it will eliminate huge costs from dumping leftover rubbish and having to implement traffic management schemes for the old galas.

Info: k.scott@matakana.school.nz

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Jazz friends at the Sawmill Terry and Friends will bring the age old musical classics to life at Leigh Sawmill Café on November 18 with five musicians hitting the stage to entertain.

The group will be made up of Terry Hicks on piano, Barbara Hamilton on bass, Colin Jarvis on harmonica, Jenine Arbarbanel on vocals and Nat Torkington on banjo.

The set will last about 90 minutes and include music inspired by the likes of Frank Sinatra, Cole Porter and Erroll Garner. Pieces will be variations on the originals.

The concert will start at 5pm and entry is by donation.

From left, Terry Hicks, Colin Jarvis and Barbara Hamilton.

Chance to perform in ’Allo ’Allo Next month Warkworth Theatre Group will offer a chance to star in ’Allo ’Allo written by Jeremy Lloyd and David Croft.

The show is scheduled for performances in May 2019 and auditions will be held next month.

The stage play, based on the muchloved TV show, is set in Rene’s cafe in occupied France.

There are cunning disguises, dubious accents and a hidden painting, along with some classic catchphrases such as, “Listen very carefully, I shall say this only once”.

Director Rosie Hutchinson says she remembers ’Allo ’Allo as being hilarious, ridiculous and pure fun and wants to bring all of

this to Warkworth.

“I want to keep the essence of the original, but am looking for the actors to bring along their own personalities,” she says.

The theatre group is seeking to fill eight male roles, five female roles and two cameos.

There are also opportunities for extras as well as backstage roles.

To audition, contact Rosie Hutchinson at rosie@activeinsight.co.nz for an audition pack and more information, or turn up on the day.

Auditions at the Warkworth Town Hall will be held on Sunday, December 9 from 2pm-4pm and on Tuesday, December 11, from 6pm-8pm.

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Cars and bikes at school show

Children have been practising hard so they can deliver Samoan performances at the Pasifika Festival this month.

Samoan influence grows at Pasifika festival After being represented at the Pasifika Festival for the first time last year, Samoa will bring five items to the stage at this year’s event.

The festival, which has run for five years, will take place at Mahurangi College on Saturday, November 24.

It incorporates a number of Pacific Island families that live in the Warkworth area and is a celebration of culture with cuisine, language and dance.

Three years ago, Rudy Saleupolu and Peter Meafou attended the festival and saw there was a space that needed to be filled.

“I went along and there was no Samoan representation, so I didn’t feel part of the Pacific Islands group,” Rudy says.

“Peter approached me after that and

said we should bring Samoan culture to the show, so I started running classes teaching children how to perform.”

The classes started early last year and are run weekly at the Presbyterian Church in Warkworth, with around 20 people participating.

Rudy says there was strong interest from the start for the classes, with children coming to learn the language and dance.

“Samoan dance is similar to that from other islands, but we are known to be very happy people, which bring plenty of smiles to a show.”

Peter says there are over 20 Samoan families in the area and that the classes provide a meeting place for them, as does the festival.

“The journey of learning the

performance items for the event is really important because it lets our Samoan families interact with each other,” Peter says.

Taugataoloa Martha Farmer is a Samoan-born Warkworth resident who helps with classes and attends the festival.

“Teaching children to perform from a young age is a big part of the culture so it’s nice to see that happening here,” she says.

“The festival is a wonderful chance for our people to feel part of a group under the Pacific Islands umbrella, but also to share Samoan culture with palagi people from the area.”

The festival starts at 3pm and is entry by donation, or $5 if you wish to sit at the front in the VIP section.

Petrolheads and auto-nuts should head north on Sunday, November 25 for the annual Maungaturoto Primary School Car and Bike Show.

Cherished classic and custom vehicles of every size and vintage will be on display in the school grounds from 10am to 1.30pm, and visitors can vote for their favourite car and bike in the People’s Choice award.

There’s a chance to win a V8 Hot Laps Experience with Holden race car driver Paul Manuell, and there will be an electric vehicle display offering test drives and rides. There will also be live entertainment, market and commercial stalls and plenty of entertainment for children, including a bouncy castle, sideshows and face painting. Spit roast sandwiches and bacon and egg butties will be among a variety of food options on offer. Entry by gold coin. All proceeds go towards the school’s senior summer camp.

Info: Email maungaturotocarshow@ gmail.com or phone 021 136 5171

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ON THE LAND

Mahurangi olive grower creates special soap for dogs

Olive oil has been produced for thousands of years and has dozens of diverse uses – including in cooking, removing paint, as a shampoo and restoring the shine to furniture.

However, as far as Isabella Sullivan of Mahurangi Olives knows, no one has yet thought of using olive oil to create a soap especially for dogs.

But given that Isabella helps manage a grove of 1200 olive trees and has a black Labrador called Oscar, she began to wonder if an olive oil-based dog soap might not be a bad idea.

“My dog likes to go swimming and likes to get filthy, especially when it rains. We do wash him often. But I don’t like using shampoos that you find at pet shops. They have quite an intense smell, which the dog does not like and they are quite expensive,” she says.

Mahurangi Olives already produced Aleppo soap – a high quality soap for humans made from olive oil and lye, so Isabella was familiar with the soapmaking process.

Moreover, extra virgin olive oil is renowned for its hydrating and moisturising properties so makes excellent soap, but is generally used sparingly because it is also expensive.

For this reason, it would not normally be considered for use on dogs, but

Isabella says the soap is great for dogs but definitely not for cats.

Isabella figured that extra virgin oil left over after the filtering process, which was normally thrown away anyway,

might make an excellent dog soap.

So about six months ago, she set out to develop a soap that was easy to use

and would have additional benefits for the dog.

To the olive oil base, she added neem seed oil for its antibacterial properties and ti tree oil, which acts as a flea repellent.

Following some experimentation and testing on dozens of dogs with a wide variety of coats, Isabella was finally able to bring her soap to market. It’s called Not for Cats! – all natural olive oil soap for discerning dogs.

Isabella jokes that in addition to pandering to a dog’s pride, the name of the product underscores the point that the product really is not for cats, since ti tree oil is known to be bad for them.

She says so far, she has had good feedback on the soap, particularly when applied to dogs suffering from dermatitis or other skin conditions.

“It works really well and the olive oil helps the lustre of the dog’s coat. It leaves it nice and shiny.”

Isabella adds the product is straightforward to use. You just wet the dog and rub the soap in. It foams, but not too much, making it easy to rinse the dog off.

She says the cost of the soap compares favourably to many dog shampoos, which are mostly water and unlikely to last as long as a cake of Not for Cats!

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Connecting the Dots A discussion about what we can do to encourage the spread of our native species.

Sunday 25 November, Matakana School Hall, 9.30am-1pm.

If you live in Omaha, Matakana, Pt. Wells, Leigh or on the Takatu Peninsula come along and hear about what a connectivity study is and what it could help us achieve in our area. Imagine if we could encourage wildlife to travel from Tawharanui out to where we live. Think Zealandia and Wellington!

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CountryLiving Julie Cotton

The indispensable jacket

So, what’s up with farmers and jackets anyway? And why was it that a simple walk on the farm with a featherless farm puffer jacket created the “great jacket debate” and added to the list of countless unsolved mysteries in my life?

Observing my shivering son, I mentioned that a new jacket may be in order.

Not so according to the alpha male, apparently he has a plenty. Hmmm, really? Perhaps this statement needs further investigation. So, with the walls of this big house adorned with hooks and suffocating us with jackets, I set about the big reconnaissance mission to get to the bottom of this slight jacket misunderstanding.

Guys, I kid you not, the alpha male has enough jackets to keep half of Siberia warm! Umpteen of them in restricting shades of khaki, green, black and camouflage. Of course, this does not include the ones in sheds, stuffed in boxes, shoved in drawers or, God forbid, the “going out ones” that are slowly taking over my section of the wardrobe.

How cold do these types of men get anyway? Or is this some sort of underlying addiction/fetish, and should I be caring enough to guide him in the direction of the nearest clinic?

Jackets around here seem to be distant cousins of undies; the holier the better because it creates more comfort (or so I am told) and that makes throwing them out a sin punishable by death – LOL. It’s big news to be told that each and every jacket serves a distinctly different purpose. Well, just quietly, they all look the same to me. I can no longer trust him to go shopping and buy a much-needed pair of jeans because undoubtedly he will come home with a jacket! Occasional grocery shopping with him at New World in Warkworth can be problematic, as that Hunting and Fishing shop is next door.

He usually sneaks his way over to this testosterone-filled establishment where alpha males seem to hunt in packs and close ranks on women like me.

I tend to creep in like a startled stick insect and head to either the jacket or the gun section, where they can be found affirming to each other how much said item is needed.

So what is my great unsolved mystery? I just wonder why it is that when these blokes need to add to their collection of jackets and guns and so forth that the situation is so desperate it’s almost life threatening if the item isn’t purchased.

However, when a chick asks for a frock, apparently the alpha male cannot exit the bedroom in a vertical position for tripping over the copious amounts we own. Now this might not be too far from the truth, but that’s hardly the point.

Point is, us chicks are onto your behaviour, lads, but perhaps that’s why we adore you all, as infuriating as it may be at times. Ha ha ha.

Pirate party for country show Cows are out, but pirates are in as the Wellsford Country Show makes its return to Centennial Park on November 24. The event will start at 11am and includes wood chopping demos, Segway rides, music performances, bouncy castle and shearing demos. No cows will be present at the show this year due to the Mycoplasma bovis scare. The headline act will be Festus McBoyle and his pirates who will put on a family show. For those wanting to win on the day there is a scarecrow and sculpture-making competition. More info, contact Lynette wellsfordcountryshow@outlook.co.nz or visit wellsfordcountryshow.com

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Gardening Andrew Steens

A gardener’s legacy I find gardening, particularly weeding, a good time to ponder life’s more abstract issues. One I’ve been considering lately is the legacy of a gardener. A truism is that one should never go back to a property once you’ve sold it. You are more than likely to be a little disappointed, or even heartbroken, to see what the new owners have changed.

In fact, when you look at the short span of a human life and look at the longer timeframe of a civilization’s progress, or the much longer timeframe of the earth, your efforts in the garden appear inconsequential and temporary. Progress can turn a once lovely garden into a motorway, townhouse development or shopping mall. And, as residents of the red zone in Christchurch discovered, and low-lying areas of New Zealand may find in coming decades, forces of nature can render human endeavour impotent.

Fortunately, we garden for more than just legacy; we garden for pleasure, food, relaxation, fitness and more. However, leaving a legacy is an important part of our psyche. This week I have been spending much time by the bedside of my 90-year-old mother as she slips toward peaceful oblivion. Her gorgeous and productive garden was left behind some 15 or so years ago, and she and I have never been back, as it would break our hearts.

Nevertheless, she has left a strong legacy behind. Of her six children, one daughter has created a magnificent estate of stately trees and a small but productive vegetable garden. Another daughter has less of an ornamental garden, but produces large quantities of fruit & vegetables. The eldest son showed little early interest in gardening but became a notable beekeeper, and in semi-retirement is now planting a 100-acre farm with thousands of trees. The next son showed even less gardening aptitude, but he now also owns a farm with a good part of it planted in avocados.

The third son, who was once impressed to see a ¼ acre property covered in green concrete, is also now the obsessed owner of an avocado orchard.

I’m the youngest and I suppose as the last, tagging around behind mum as she gardened, I was always more likely to become the keenest gardener. In fact, gardening became my occupation, hobby and indeed obsession as I moved through the various horticultural industries and a succession of gardens.

At times it hasn’t been the most lucrative of choices, but always it has been the most soul-satisfying. My two children have not shown much aptitude or interest in gardening yet, but looking at the experiences of my siblings, I can see now that by a process of osmosis the love of plants and gardening from my mother has filtered through the entire family. My children’s turn will come. And that is the true legacy of a gardener, not the garden itself, but the love of plants instilled in others.

Central’s Tips November 2018

It’s starting to feel like summer is just around the corner - now’s the time to plant the tender crops, keep an eye on citrus for pests and tidy up gardens and outdoors by removing old blooms, trimming perennials and mulching.

In the Veggie Patch • Runner beans, basil, corn and melons can go in now • Check your citrus trees for colonies of scale, whitefly and aphids, particularly on the tips or backs of the foliage. If there’s an infestation, spray with Conqueror Oil

• Water fruit trees and vegetable plants regularly

Lawns • This is the right month to apply Aquaturf Max G to help water penetrate to the roots of lawns that tend to dry out over summer

The rest of the Garden • Remove or spray weeds such as ivy and convolvulus • Neaten the look of camellias and azaleas by removing fallen blooms.

• Mulch everything ahead of the hot, dry summer season • Time to divide and re-pot water lilies • Trim perennials: lavenders, daisies, pulmonarias and catmint all look great with fresh growth on them

Blooms on display in Mangawhai Beautiful blooms and clever crafts will be on display in Mangawhai Library Hall on Friday, November 23 for the annual Mangawhai Women’s Institute Floral & Craft Show. Classes for flowers, plants, floral art and diverse crafts are open to all, and there are prizes in all categories. Doors open on show day for entries from 8.30 to 10.45am, with judging at 11am, public admission at 1pm and the prizegiving and raffle draw at 1.45pm. There is a gold coin admission charge, which includes refreshments. Entry forms can be picked up from Ray White Mangawhai, Mangawhai Books & Gifts or Jaques Four Square in Kaiwaka.

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Top performances see young farmers progress to finals

From left, Brody Goodmon, Daniel Richards and Jack Bellamy will be competing for a place in the national finals in March.

Brody will be taking part in the NZ Young Farmers National Fencing Competition in Christchurch in February, after winning the northern regional contest last month. Daniel

and Shane Richards came second in that event.

Kaipara Young Farmers Club meets at 7pm on the last Thursday of each month at the Three Furlongs Bar

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Making connections to restore native wildlife Ways to encourage the spread of native wildlife beyond sanctuaries and into the wider community will be explored at a meeting in Matakana on Sunday, November 25.

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Three members of Kaipara Young Farmers Club have won their way into the regional finals of the FMG NZ Young Farmer of the Year competition, after an almost clean sweep at the Upper North district contest and skills day, held at Ruakaka on November 3.

Daniel Richards, Jack Bellamy and Brody Goodmon came first, third and fourth respectively, after a day of hands-on, theory and technical farming challenges, ranging from stock handling and judging, through digging and fencing, to general knowledge tests.

Daniel, who is 21, manages his parents’ 300-cow dairy farm in the hills at Tomarata. He said the win was a surprise, but he was looking forward to his second attempt at the regionals.

“I wasn’t expecting to win,” he said.

“But this will be my second regional final. I wasn’t sure what to expect the first time, but I have a lot more confidence now.”

Jack, 18, lives on his parents dairy farm off Cullen Road at Waipu, while 20-year-old stock driver and fencer Brody works on his family’s beef farm just west of Wellsford.

All three go forward to the Northern Regional Finals, which will take place in Warkworth on March 16, the final qualifying event for which takes place at Clevedon A&P Show this Saturday, November 17.

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Swarm season If you are truly lucky you might come across prancing beekeepers at this time of the year – perhaps not dressed up in a red suit, nor astride a reindeer, but listen closely and they will definitely be humming that anticipated tune ’Tis the season to bee wary, while they catch yet another swarm of ‘free’ bees. I am one of the aforementioned humming individuals who gleefully removes swarms following frantic calls stating that there are bees everywhere and would I please come now!

Catching a swarm always provides an adrenaline surge as one never knows how big the cluster of bees will be, nor if you will get there in time before the swarm moves on, nor if the caller has since swooned. I recently had the pleasure of removing a really large swarm that hung gracefully from the branches of an olive tree. Being vertically challenged I did require a ladder to reach it. However, with only two swift tugs on the branch the entire cluster landed ‘plop’ into my swarm box and all I had to do was swiftly put the lid on and hum “Ho Ho Ho” as I clambered down clutching my precious gift.

The start of spring has been marvelously warm this year in Rodney, hence beehives have been building up their numbers and rapidly expanding in size. It is at this time of year (early spring through to summer) that beekeepers must keep their bees knees well oiled and check their hives regularly for swarm cells – a clear sign that a hive has an inclination to swarm. Prevention is so much better than losing more than 60 per cent of your bees – unless of course one is keen on donating swarms to the aforementioned catchers. From late August through to January, queen cups are created by worker bees on a regular basis, however the queen will not ordinarily lay eggs in them. This pattern changes when swarming is imminent. What amazes me personally is how intelligent and forward thinking bees are because when a queen lays an egg in a queen cup she has clear intent to swarm and leave the hive, yet she is also preparing a future queen who will take her place in the existing hive – collective female wisdom and effective decision making.

Swarming is a natural occurrence that might look feisty, yet rest assured that once the swarm clusters there is nothing to be afraid of and they mean no harm. The correct thing to do is to call a beekeeper who will come and remove the bees for you . For swarm collection in and around Warkworth call Grass : 021 02649674 or Wilf: 027 4772430, we are both members of the Warkworth Beekeepers Society.

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Hedgehogs: Friend or foe?

Our Department of Conservation (DOC) classifies hedgehogs as introduced pests with voracious appetites that eat native invertebrates such as skinks and wetas and the eggs and chicks of ground-nesting birds. The file of hard evidence against them is growing. DOC encourages people to set traps on their properties to help progress toward ‘predator-free NZ’, although stoats, rats and possums are the main targets. The SPCA seems to take a more ‘leave them alone’ approach, but it does support people who want to care for wounded or diseased hedgehogs, before returning them to the wild. They have online information on what to do and who to call for advice. Some individuals encourage hedgehogs into their gardens, for example, by leaving out cat food for them, to take advantage of the hedgehog’s appetite for slugs and snails. Other individuals go further and turn them into pets.

Hedgehogs are sort of cute to look at and vulnerable. They are the only land mammals in New Zealand that I can outrun and out-manoeuvre. The creator of Peter Rabbit, Beatrix Potter, endeared generations of us to hedgehogs with her character Mrs Tiggy-Winkle, the washerwoman, who lived in the lovely Lake District countryside in her tiny, rustic, hobbit-like house. However, being content with a career in manual housework does make Mrs Tiggy-Winkle a politically incorrect model for girls nowadays. In the latter part of last century, the New Zealand cartoonist Burton Silver brought us the black singlet-wearing woodsman, Bogor. Bogor often shared his time in the woods with hedgehogs. I seem to remember Silver’s hedgehogs had a penchant for marijuana.

It is said early British settlers brought hedgehogs to New Zealand to remind them of home and to help in the fight against all manner of slugs and grubs.

They were introduced into Canterbury first. They made it to the North Island before 1910 and reached Auckland by 1927. Today, their numbers would suggest they are happier here than in their native Europe. Even though they eat grass grubs and porina moth larvae, it is hard to imagine them making an economic contribution to pastoral farming.

Apart from their own internal parasites, hedgehogs can carry cat and dog fleas.

Mites can become quite a debilitating external parasite for them and this can predispose them to ringworm. Their ringworm species can be caught by people but apparently the dermatitis it causes usually clears up on its own in one to three weeks. Hedgehogs have also been known to carry TB but there is no TB in animals in Northland. Leptospirosis is a different story. While hedgehogs do not carry this potentially very serious disease in Europe, they have become a reservoir host for ballum, one of the six Lepto strains endemic in New Zealand.

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Produce grown includes cabbages, courgettes, radishes and fruit.

Chelsea Ryburn and Bethanie Keenan prepare nibbles.

Parents and local residents enjoy a tour of the school gardens.

School garden project bearing fruit There was a good community turnout for the official launch of Kaipara Flats School’s Garden to Table initiative last month.

Parents and other interested people visited the school to learn more about the project, which works with schools throughout New Zealand not only to make gardens, but also to encourage students to harvest, cook and eat the resulting produce.

School principal Debbie Hamer said future plans included extending the school garden during the summer holidays, establishing a community sharing stall and creating an outdoor area for sharing food.

Visitors to the launch were able to enjoy food grown and cooked by the students, including kale and cheese muffins, corn fritters and beetroot and chocolate muffins.

The school garden includes a well-equipped toolshed.

Digital tools for dairy farmers The Rodney branch of the Dairy Women’s Network is hosting an event in Wellsford this week looking at how new digital tools may be of help to farmers. There will be two sessions at the Wellsford RSA on Thursday, November 15, run by farm management software specialist FarmIQ. The first is on staff management and planning from 10am to 11.30am and the second looking at health and safety from noon to 1.30pm. Morning tea will be provided, but anyone attending both sessions should bring their own lunch. Info and registrations: dwn.co.nz/events/farmiq

Owners of just a few sheep are flocking to join a new cooperative, which was set up on social media last month.

The Rodney Wool Co-operative group was started by rural resident Tracey Feisst on Facebook to bring together those who own small flocks as pets or to keep the grass down.

Tracey has two sheep and says once they were shorn, she didn’t know what to do with the wool. In the past she has tried composting it or giving it away but says in reality most of it got dumped, which was wasteful.

“I hated having to throw my fleeces in the tip because they have no commercial value,” Tracey says.

A chat with a friend who had the same problem with her alpaca wool led Tracey to look for ways to find people who need wool, such as spinners and knitters.

“I want to connect owners of woolly animals and consumers of wool,” Tracey says. She hopes the group, which gained 32 members the day after it started, will also be a source of general support where members can share and solve problems.

Tracey says that people are already trading fleeces via the page, and it could also prove valuable to the wider community.

“For example, apparently fleece is good for the garden, so if the cooperative could gather enough unusable fleece, maybe we could barter with a market gardener and trade fleece for produce which could go back to the animals’ owners, or somehow be distributed to people in need or schools,” she says.

Another idea is to convince the local spinners and knitters to put aside a percentage of what they get to make booties for babies in hospital.

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A number of events were closely fought on the day.

Vaotangi athletic prowess stuns crowd

Daniel Vaotangi stole the show at the Mahurangi College Junior School Athletics Day, winning four events.

Around 450 children competed in track and field events at the college on November 2.

Vaotangi stunned spectators in the 200m race. He was the only competitor to crack the 30-second

barrier, with a time of 29.1.

He went on to go the highest in the high jump (1.4m), the best in long jump (4.71m) and outshone everyone in discus (26.1m).

Nine competitors won two events as follows: Mahana Demeulemeester, Melissa Hart, Tommy D’Urban Burgess, Hone Mathieson, Lucy

Illingworth, Miriama Iverson, Noah Penetana, Zoe Peacock and Ana Fine.

Single event winners were Drue Thomas, Raven Delacruz, Kaitati Robertson, Ziggy Neely, Tom Tyrell, Ava Jane-Rashleigh, Harrison Mann, Sammie Le Bas, Javiah Lipsy Maclean, Louise Makin, Maddy Ashe, Annabella Newton, Hutch Teina and Levi Jordon.

Fab four win at Northland school sports awards Four Rodney College students came away winners following the ASB Northland Secondary Schools Sports Awards on October 25.

Three of them, Victoria Vakatini Harding, Tarrin Rous and Brennan Massey were back-to-back winners, and Jackson Brierly added his name to the list this year.

Brierly was a winner in the officials category for refereeing both tag and union rugby.

He was selected to officiate in the Oceania Indigenous Invitational Cup tag rugby competition and was the youngest person to referee a Northland rep game this year.

Harding represented New Zealand in tag rugby at the 2018 World Cup in Australia and played for Northland at nationals. She also captained the Aotearoa Maori U18 girls team against Samoa and the Cook Islands, and was awarded ‘most valuable player’.

The school’s top golfer, Rous, played in the Northland Booth Shield team that won for only the second time in 57 years.

Rous played in the West Coast Division winning team for Mangawhai Golf Club and represented Northland against North Harbour.

Massey competes in powerchair football and represented New Zealand in the Australian National Championships and Ditch Cup. He also played in the New Zealand nationals.

Following a surge in competitive participation at the Red Scorpion Dojo karate club in Warkworth, 11 members will head to Japan in April.

The trip will involve a training camp, visits to the karate founders shrine and museum, and a club competition.

Chief Instructor Andrew Goddard says the trip comes off the back of a growing appetite for the sport.

“I’ve run this club for 12 years and we’ve always had plenty of members, but recently the children seem to be really interested in competing and not just training,” Goddard says.

“I used to have a few members participate in competitions, but 18 went to the last one.”

The 18 competed in the Counties Shotokan Karate event. Warkworth club members picked up 11 first places in their respective age groups.

“It was a great performance, especially from our team entry. They had only practised together for a week and came third.

“We have some standouts at the club, such as Jayden Earley, Heath Rigby, Steph Earley and Amy Goddard, but all of the competitors are capable of making national level,” Goddard says.

The club is currently fundraising for the Japan trip. To support it contact Andrew redscorpiondojo@hotmail.com Got a story to tell?

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HOME MAINTENANCE & IMPROVEMENT WATER FILTERS - Underbench, Whole house, UV & water spotting, Work Guaranteed. Ph Steve 094223245 steve@aquafilter.co.nz WATER PUMPS - no water? old cast iron pump? Sales Service & Installation.

Work Guaranteed. Ph Steve 09 422 3245 steve@aquafilter.co.nz WINDOW CLEANING/HOUSEWASH Local professional service. Ph Pat 022646-5849.

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PIGS WANTED Any size. Can pick up. 021 969 531

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COLIN ARTHUR GREENSLADE In loving memory of Colin Arthur Greenslade who passed away 13 November 2017.

May the winds of heaven blow softly and whisper in you ear how much we love and miss you and wish that you were here. Always in our thoughts.

Denise and families.

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MOVIE NIGHT FUNDRAISER FOR MAHURANGI RIVER RESTORATION

HARMONY CIRCLE A new group for likeminded people who are interested in learning more about alternative ways of healing the mind, body & soul in a friendly, non-judgmental atmosphere.

Sun; 18th Nov; 7pm to 8.30pm Community Hall (next to town Hall) 2 Alnwick St, Warkworth. $5 door contribution.

Stray (M) "One of the very best films ever made in NZ" - Dominion Post Monday, 19 November, 6.30pm, Matakana Cinemas. Tickets $20.

Phone Terry on 422 3237 or available at Mahurangi Matters office.

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Rose and Flower Show Friday 16th November 2018 Warkworth Town Hall,

Cnr Neville and Alnwick Streets, Warkworth 12noon-5pm Official opening & prizegiving 1pm Admission $2 - Children under 16 free Further information: www.warkworthgardenclub.com

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WARKWORTH LIONS ANNUAL RAFFLE RESULTS 1st prize: M. Berger #1483 2nd prize: S. Macklin #2327 3rd prize: S. Whitaker #1344 Many thanks to all who supported this raffle.

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Own a Farm or Lifestyle Block?

I can provide the following services :• Fencing (Stock fencing or ornamental) • Paddock or section mowing • Tree work (incl hedge trimming) • Spraying • Tractor with front end loader • Fertilising • Consultancy & Project Management also available You may only want one or some of these services, or perhaps there is something I can help you with that is not listed. If this sounds like what you need for your property then please contact Rex Ingham on (09) 422-3008 or 021 255-3672 or e-mail me on rex.ingham@xtra.co.nz

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CLEANERS REQUIRED

For Plume Villas Matakana. On call and available weekdays, weekends and public holidays and stat days. Up to $20 per hour for the right candidate.

If you are honest, reliable, with an eye for detail and have own transport please give me a call.

Denise 021 422 313, 09 283 3630

GULL MATAKANA STAFF VACANCY

CATERING OPPORTUNITY

Mangawhai Golf Club is an 18-hole championship golf course that is consistently ranked in New Zealand’s top 20. The club now has a fantastic business opportunity available to be the contracted caterer to one of the most vibrant and popular clubs in the country.

The club has a membership in excess of 700, complimented by outstanding visitor numbers. Other catering opportunities within the club arise frequently during the year as the club-house is very often treated as the hub of the community. Also, there is a growing opportunity of expanding the club’s external functions with weddings or other events, that are financially attractive to the club and the caterer.

The contracted caterer will need to operate the café around the club’s requirements which includes weekends and public holidays. The kitchen is provided rent free with power and gas costs also met by the club.

It would be desirable for the catering contract to start from 9th February 2019.

If you would like further information, please phone Brad Grimmer (General Manager) for a confidential chat, 09 431 4807.

To apply, please email your CV or business profile with cover letter to Brad Grimmer, General Manager, brad@mangawhaigolf.co.nz

GUBBS MOTORS LIMITED

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3 hours per day - 15 hours per week.

You will need a class 2 License with a ‘P’ endorsement. Some charter work may also be available. If you don’t have a ‘P’ endorsement, we will assist you to obtain one.

Please phone 09 425 8348 or 0800 482 271

Ask for Kevin, Robyn or Gary. Gubbs Motors Ltd, Warkworth

Full Time (30hr+), Forecourt & Shop Duties. Must be able to work weekends & public holidays. Customer Service & Computer Skills an advantage.

Send CV to office@gullmatakana.co.nz

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CASUAL HOUSEKEEPERS/ CLEANERS Proven experience as a cleaner or housekeeper in a Hotel/Motel environment required. Full Training given. Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance. Customer-oriented and friendly. Prioritization and time management skills. Working quickly without compromising quality.

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TRAVEL FREE TRAVEL TALKS: Tuesday 4 December 1.30pm – South America with guest speaker Flavio from Brazil, spot prizes, fun & informative.

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SCOREBOARD A roundup of sports activities and events in the district

Soccerthon Sunrise to sunset football match, QBE Stadium Albany, December 1. All day match from 5.55am to 8.25pm, raising money for Make a Wish NZ and Heart for Youth. Play all or part of the game, register at sunrise2sunsetnz@gmail.com Bowls coaching Free coaching at the Omaha Beach Bowling Club, equipment provided. Wednesdays and Saturdays 9am to 11am. Info: Maurice 027 4801 407 Omaha Beach swim Omaha Beach swim December 15, 10.30am start. Distances from 500m to 3.5km. Entry cost between $19.50 and $62.50. Info: eventfinda.co.nz/2018/the-gem/auckland/omaha Melissa Wilson had a fantastic start to her season with My Mojo Man.

Omaha Half Marathon Omaha Half Marathon, Rahui Te Kiri Reserve, December 2, 7.30am to 11am. Also includes 2km, 5km and 10km runs. Entry fee ranges from $15 to $60 with family passes available. Info: eventfinda.co.nz/2018/ mike-pero-omaha-half-marathon/auckland/omaha#none

Wilson finds her Mojo in opener Rider Melissa Wilson stole the show with two first places on her horse My Mojo Man in the first competition of the season for the Warkworth Dressage Club.

The event was run at the Warkworth Showgrounds on October 28 and welcomed riders from across the Rodney District.

Also putting in a strong performance was Lee Gabriel with his horse Karaka.

He picked up two firsts in the level two section.

Other first place-getters were Angela

Puhoi fishing tournament Weigh in and prize giving at the Puhoi Sports Club on last Sunday of every month from 3pm. Info: Lee secretary@puhoisports.org.nz

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Deborah McClurg grabbed two seconds on September Morn.

The club currently has around 50 members and is hoping to attract more to its upcoming events.

They range from newcomers to riders who compete in national level competitions.

The next event is on November 18.

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November

One Warkworth public meeting on Matakana link road, the Bridgehouse Warkworth, 5.30pm 14 Warkworth Town Hall Talk, Bill McKay on architecture and planning in a Warkworth and regional context, Warkworth Town Hall, 5pm for 5.30pm 16 Warkworth Rose & Flower Show, Warkworth Town Hall, noon-5pm. Info: warkworthgardenclub.com (see story p18) 17 Tempist Fujit. Album launch concert, Waipu Hotel, 8pm 17&18 An Art-full Weekend, Warkworth Kowhai Art and Craft Christmas Fair sale and exhibition, Matakana Hall, 9am-4pm Saturday, 10am-3pm Sunday.

18 Your Country Wedding, Kaukapakapa Library, showcases local churches as wedding venues. 9am-1pm. Info: Megan Paterson 021 95901, threehorses@xtra.co.nz 18 Harmony Circle. For people interested in learning alternative ways to heal the mind, body and soul. Warkworth Community Rooms, 7pm. $5 at the door. Info: Paula 027 239 9182 18 Terry and Friends jazz trio play classic popular songs, Leigh Sawmill Cafe, 5-6.30pm. Entry by donation.

18 Kaukapakapa Village Market, 947 Kaipara Coast Highway, SH16, 8.30am to 1pm. Great stalls, fresh coffee, food, live music & much more. Info: facebook.com/kaukapakapavillagemarket 19 Warkworth Rotary presents Stray. Fundraiser for Mahurangi River Restoration Trust. Matakana Cinemas, 6.30pm. (see story p29) 21 Lions Club of Kowhai Coast Fashion Show. Fashion for all, celebrity model, new format, Warkworth Bowling Club, 7pm. Tickets $15 includes supper. Info: 425 4406 23 Mangawhai Women’s Institute Floral & Craft Show, Mangawhai Library Hall, 1-3pm. Gold coin entry (see story p35) 23 Kaiwaka School gala 23 Matakana School Christmas Fair, 4-8pm. Christmas tree display, Christmas crafts, books, food, Santa’s Grotto, plus Whitechapel Jak performing (see story p30) 23 Create Matakana - Launch Party, come celebrate the opening of a working studio for local artists, 4pm-7pm, 1 Anderson Road, Matakana.

24 Wellsford Santa Parade, Wellsford Railway Station, 10.30am 24 Wellsford Country Show, Centennial Park, 11am (see story p34) 24 Omaha Beach clean-up, organised by Saltwater Eco, meet in reserve beside Omaha Beach Surf Club, prior to 2pm 24 Pasifika Festival, Mahurangi College, 3pm, $5 koha (see story p32) 24&28 Hill Street Information Days (see advert p13) 25 Connecting the Dots, Forest Bridge Trust talk and meeting to discuss ways of encouraging native wildlife, Matakana Primary School, 10am-1pm. Info and RSVP: 021 440252 or email manager@theforestbridgetrust.co.nz (see story p36) 25 Car and Bike Show, Maungaturoto Primary School, 10am130pm (see story p32) 25 Warkworth Santa Parade. Baxter Street, 11.30am 25 Puhoi Village Market. Cash only Christmas market, vibrant music, coffee and eats. Puhoi Sports Club and grounds, 9-1pm.

26 The Sonoran Dogs, Whangateau Folk Club, Whangateau Hall, 7pm. Tickets: sonoran-dogs-in-concert.lilregie.com 27 The Ladies Rebus Club of Warkworth meeting, Totara Park Hall, Melwood Drive, at 10am. New members welcome. Info: Betty 422 0534 30 Donavon Frankenreiter, Leigh Sawmill Cafe, 8pm (see story p30) 13

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Mahurangi Rugby Football Club has hit the ground running in Auckland rugby sevens competitions.

Mahurangi thrills with sevens skills The Mahurangi Rugby Football Club sevens team may have only come together this year, but is blazing a trail across Auckland with four finals appearances.

The side began training in August and played its first three competitions in Counties Manukau and Pakuranga, making the quarter finals twice and final once.

Next, they got the home advantage by playing in the first Harbour Sevens tournament to be held in Mahurangi in over a decade at the Mahurangi Rugby Football Club on November 3.

They beat Silverdale, North Shore and

Massey, before going down to Marist in the semi-final. They then lost to East Coast Bays 29-28 in overtime.

Coach Akuila Matanibukaca says the club’s premier players showed potential for the game over winter and is pleased to see them already performing well in the different code.

“The players clearly had some good skills that they could apply to sevens rugby, and they’ve shown that on the field,” Matanibukaca says.

“It’s still a young and inexperienced team though, so we’re just working on game understanding because it’s very different to the 15-a-side format.”

Matanibukaca has been impressed with the interest in the sport in Mahurangi.

“We called a meeting in August so we could start doing fitness training early and had 27 players show up.

“Hopefully the positive results will attract more players to the game as we play through until January next year.”

Meanwhile, sevens rugby could return to Mahurangi after North Harbour Rugby staff were impressed with the venue.

North Harbour Rugby head of rugby operations Denis Henderson says the grounds were well prepared with good

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Kade Banks is trying his hand at sevens rugby with the club, after a great rugby union season with Mahurangi College this year.

warm-up space and clubroom facilities.

A total of 10 men’s teams competed in the Harbour Sevens competition with Northcote winning the final 31-12 over Marist.

Four teams played in the women’s competition, with Helensville victorious in the final against East Coast Bays 33-5.

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