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The Global Running Day event in Silverdale begins, with Dame Valerie Adams calling the start. Right, Dame Valerie was soon swamped by enthusiastic students.

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Global Running Day starts in Silverdale The eyes of the world’s runners were on Silverdale School last week as hundreds of students, encouraged

by Dame Valerie Adams, kicked off an international running event.

The run was live streamed and took place in eight cities – including Tokyo, Buenos Aires and Vancouver – over 24 hours.

It is the first time that the attempt to “outrun the sun”, with a series of 1.6km runs has been held as part of Global Running Day, June 6. The idea was

that each event would start at the same local time to create a ‘simultaneous’ worldwide celebration of running.

The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) only announced the creation of the event last month, and the local involvement was also arranged at short notice.

Hibiscus Coast Athletics Club president David Kayes of RunNZ says that Athletics NZ approached him about putting on an event in Auckland just a few weeks ago.

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David’s children attend Silverdale School and he says he suggested it as an option because of its ideal location near to an easy running track.

“Initially it was more about putting something on in Auckland city, but we had no trouble convincing them that Silverdale was a great location,” he says.

Principal Cameron Lockie was keen to support the event, which doubled as the school’s cross country day.

In total, 652 children from the school

took part, as well as some teachers.

The juniors ran 1.6km and the Year 5 and 6 students 2.8km on a course that went around the school field and included part of Metro Park East and Orewa Estuary walkway.

Shotput champion Dame Valerie Adams took time out from training for the upcoming Diamond League series to get the children up and running in cold, rainy conditions. As well as taking part in the mass warm up, she

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From top, Enthusiastic participation in the warmup. Dame Valerie tells the volunteer marshals to ditch the umbrellas. Below, The shotputter’s high fiving hand was kept busy as runners headed to the finish line.

got the event started and was there at the finish to ‘high five’ each child.

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Orewa College zone proposal cuts Red Beach out of loop You can see Orewa College from the deck of the Smart family, who live in Red Beach. However, if a proposal to shrink the college’s enrolment zone goes ahead, Holly (6) and Jake Smart, aged 4, will be among a large number of children from Red Beach who will not be able to attend the college that is walking distance from their home.

The re-zoning proposal excludes two traditional feeder areas, Red Beach and Waitoki. It was instigated by the college, which is looking nervously over its shoulder at the growth within its zone in Millwater and Orewa. It took the first public steps towards reducing the size of its zone last week – the process includes consultation with the community.

The Smart family moved to Red Beach 18 months ago and Katie Smart says one reason was to give her children the type of childhood where you can walk or cycle around the neighbourhood – including to and from school.

“Spending a lot of time driving along Whangaparaoa Road to and from school certainly didn’t figure in our plans,” Katie says.

The family is among those who will speak up in opposition to Orewa College’s plan to shrink its zone.

None of the families spoken to by Hibiscus Matters have any problem with Whangaparaoa College as an alternative but simply want to be able to attend Orewa because it’s right on their doorstep.

Red Beach residents the Henderson family say they are part of the Orewa community.

Simon Henderson says their concerns include that the proposed zone would remove the opportunity for their children to safely walk or cycle a short distance to school.

He points out that the Ministry of Education’s guidelines say that every State school must, as far as possible, ensure that it does not exclude local students.

Simon says instead of a zone restructure, effort should be focused

Orewa College is just a short walk away, but will be beyond reach for Red Beach families like these if a proposed zone change goes ahead. Vocal opponents of the zone change include, from left, Janet Sweetman, Simon Henderson and Katie Smart with their children, from left, Bryn and Jesse Sweetman, Isabella and Charlotte Henderson and Holly Smart.

on advocating for another secondary school to be built. “I would like to see the community involved in the discussion of alternatives to the current proposed map. Perhaps other areas of the enrolment zone could be removed to avoid Red Beach students from being excluded. This would also provide environmental gains in removing traffic from roads.”

With a roll of 2000 students, Orewa College principal Kate Shevland says the school is at capacity and has done everything it can do to manage growth, starting with getting tough on out-of-zone enrolments, five years ago, as well as reducing the number of international students. “All the major residential development is in this part of the Coast,” she says.

She says two Year 8 classes currently have to be taken in the library, so classroom space is tight – but it is not the only issue.

“Some people think the problem would be solved by building a few more classrooms, but that’s only part of the picture,” she says. “Our

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infrastructure – the car parks, gyms, staffroom and administration spaces are full.”

The college currently takes in 5060 Year 7 students from Red Beach School every year. Under the proposal, the new boundary on that side would be at the southern bridge over Orewa Estuary. Any out-of-zone spaces would be allocated first to siblings of current students.

Red Beach School board of trustees chair, Andrew Short, says the school has a number of concerns around the breaking of a longstanding pathway for its students to Orewa College. He says the school’s submission will also include issues such as safety for students travelling along Whangaparaoa Road.

“We would like to make sure the college is not penalising existing communities to make way for new residents,” he says. “There is also the possibility that this will affect our school as people may move to within the new Orewa zone.”

Whangaparaoa College currently

takes in around 15 students per year from Red Beach School. Principal James Thomas says that the college has the capacity to increase its Year 7 intake and that the Ministry will also consider the amount of land the college has for its future building needs. Whangaparaoa College has just over 1400 domestic students, with the capacity for 1696.

“We are not considering changing our zone, which takes in the whole peninsula with the western boundary finishing at Hibiscus Coast Highway,” he says.

The next opportunity to view the proposed Orewa College zone maps and have questions answered is on Wednesday, June 20 at the Orewa College Arts & Events Centre, 3pm6pm. Written feedback can be made to the college’s board of trustees by emailing Board@orewacollege.nz.

Or visit www.orewacollege.nz. Once feedback has closed, on July 5, the Ministry of Education will make its decision. The proposal is for the changes to come into effect with next year’s intake.

Waitoki brings in a zone

Waitoki School students would also have to find an alternative college under the proposed Orewa College re-zoning. However, principal Chris Neison says only around 15-20 families will be affected. He says half their school leavers currently go to Orewa and half to Kaipara College.

If the rezoning goes ahead he says it will be a matter of families, who he admits are upset, getting their heads around the shift to Kaipara College.

He says Waitoki School understands the pressures on Orewa College and is itself in the early stages of putting a zone in place.

“We need to do this because the Ministry has been too slow at putting in the infrastructure needed,” he says.

“Waitoki School is 128 percent full and our library is now a classroom – we have to act.”

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Pizza spoils movie

Hoyts Cinema, Whangaparaoa, Saturday night. My wife and I sat in our seats for the film The Bookshop.

A civilised film, with actors and a script – hence our attendance. Twenty minutes into the film, all is well. Then an usher appears to our right with a box. A flat large box, containing a pizza. Yes, I thought it was a cinema but it turns out we had mistakenly entered a restaurant at teatime (7pm).

As the pizza carrying usher could not reach his customer in the middle of our row, he asked us to hand it down to them, via a few other customers who had paid to watch a film in peace, not assist the pizza selling foyer outlet in making money.

Yes, this is grumpy old man territory.

I have to admit that what I refer to as “standards”– involving a little restraint and reining in one’s appetite for a whole two hours (at the risk of starvation) – have died a death. License rules all. I must have what I want when I want it – stuff anyone else.

Mike Kirk, Waiwera Hoyts was offered the opportunity to respond to this letter, but failed to do so by the paper’s deadline

Community services Pleased to see the Mayor promising that local services will be kept in Orewa (HM June 1). I think it is clear that a facility the size of the Orewa Service Centre is not really needed now – especially when you compare it to meeting spaces and service centres in other areas, which seem to be perfectly adequate. What does niggle though is that local ratepayers paid for it and we are about to see that investment spread throughout Auckland. The best way to give back to this community, in equal measure, would be to ensure that the site is sold to an organisation that can provide a community service. Health services would be ideal.

Mark Webb, Hatfields Beach

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Congratulations to Sonja Girbin of Orewa, winner of a double pass to Heaven and Earth, by Little Green Man Productions. The show is based on the legends of Matariki and is on from June 18-22. Tickets are available from Estuary Arts Centre, Orewa, phone 426 5570.

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Residents also see red Regarding your article on page 5 of the Hibiscus Matters June 1 edition – it is not only the parents seeing red, it is the residents who live adjacent to the school who are not too happy either. I live in The Boulevard, which is a private road that continues off Lucy Foster Lane adjacent to the back entrance to Red Beach School. On both sides of 9am and 3pm, to drive up Lucy Foster Lane (a narrow road) is to ‘run the gauntlet’, with cars parked each side of the road leaving only just enough room for a small vehicle to manoeuvre its way through. Hopefully there will be no need for any emergency services at those times! Thoughtless parents swing their car doors open with no thought for approaching vehicles. It is chaos. Cars even park in our private road and on the footpath even though there is a sign that reads “The Boulevard Private Road no exit”. What happened to walking?

In HM’s story, Auckland Transport spokesman Mark Hannan says “But we will issue tickets at Red Beach and other schools for unsafe practices…” In five years living here I have never seen a traffic officer anywhere near Lucy Foster Lane. Another statement – “A large number have been ticketed by Auckland transport as a result”. About time some tickets were issued in our area for unsafe practices and illegal parking.

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We liked the descriptive and nontechnical terms – as well as the good news – in the latest NIWA climate outlook. The email accompanying the outlook read: “The main point to note is that while it’s been colder than the underside of a penguin this week, it doesn’t necessarily follow that it’s going to be really freezing all winter.”

The search is on for this memorial to the Whangaparaoa Town Centre cat, after a resident brought this picture of the plaque into Hibiscus Matters, saying he wanted to find out where it had gone. The memorial was originally placed at the Top of the Plaza (where Eddie Law 100% is located). Eddie Law remembers the plaque well and says he suspects it was shifted by Auckland Council and Watercare during refurbishment of the area in 2011. Eddie says that the cat first came to the town centre when there was a butcher’s shop there. The butcher used to feed the cat, called Gerard, and soon it was waiting for him when he got to work. He got attached to Gerard, and when the butcher left, the owner of the flower stall at the Top of the Plaza, Lou Ramsdale, took over feeding the cat.

Eddie says that it was Lou who bought the plaque after the cat died. The cat was well known around the town and must have thrived on all this attention – if the plaque is right, he lived for 23 years. Auckland Council is searching its records to try and find out what happened. In the meantime, if any readers can help solve the mystery of the missing memorial, please email terry@localmatters.co.nz

Heavy rain over Queen’s Birthday Weekend caused flooding in lowlying areas including several parts of Whangaparaoa peninsula. Grassed areas of Shakespear Regional Park were turned into temporary rivers and lakes, bringing wading birds and seagulls inland.

Bird counters needed

The annual Garden Bird Survey is on, with residents asked to count the birds in their gardens for one hour, any time between June 30 and July 8. Hibiscus Coast Forest and Bird need as many locals as possible to take part in the count, to get a realistic picture of local birdlife, highlighting the extent to which its pest control efforts are paying off. In the past around 60 people have done the count on the Coast but ideally twice this number are needed. Info: www.landcareresearch.co.nz (look for Garden Bird Survey).

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New boots on peninsula beat Whangaparaoa’s new community constable, Sam Webb, had a career in science in mind when he left school but says quite early on in his biology studies at Canterbury University, he had a change of heart.

The 36-year-old says he has never regretted his decision to leave university and join the Police. His first posting was in Manurewa where he did a mix of front line policing and traffic for five years.

Moving to Auckland Central, he had his first experience of community policing, which included working closely with the homeless population – something he describes as “eye opening”.

Providing a friendly face, helping and supporting vulnerable people turned out to be the niche within the police force that Sam was looking for and led to his application for the Whangaparaoa Community Constable role, vacated by Jug Price.

He has been relieving in the role for sometime, awaiting his official appointment.

Sam grew up in Hamilton, and moved to the Hibiscus Coast eight years ago.

He lives in Stanmore Bay with his wife and two young children – a photo of his family takes pride of place on his office wall.

He enjoys the outdoors, including activities at the beach and in the mountains – currently he is teaching

Sam Webb is walking the beat in the footsteps of retired Community Constable Jug Price.

his two and three year old sons to ski at Snowplanet. Recently he spent a week in the Kaimai Ranges on a hunting expedition.

The fact that he’s already a local has stood him in good stead as he talks with businesses and community organisations including pre-school groups and the Pippins.

Sam says he will be following Jug’s successful formula of getting out and about in the community, walking the beat.

“Getting out and being part of the community is what I enjoy most – it makes me smile,” he says.

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Bridges offers National’s Coastal protection a priority take on Rodney issues Around 160 people turned up at the Warkworth RSA last week to hear the leader of the opposition Simon Bridges.

After speaking briefly about his family and legal background, Mr Bridges said the meeting was really about listening to his audience.

“What you say will be the things we should be focussing on for the next two and a half years,” he said.

Encouraging the audience to ask tough questions, Mr Bridges said it was a public meeting and anything goes.

“You can say I’m a bit overweight. You can say I’ve got too much gel in my hair. These are all things Winston says to me most days in parliament so you are not going to offend me,” he joked.

Taking the bait, the audience peppered Mr Bridges with questions related to local concerns.

On the Auckland Supercity, Mr Bridges said he originally thought it

was a good idea as he felt it would create efficiencies.

“The reality is the outcomes have been much more mixed. What is true under Mayor Goff is that you are paying more and getting less,” he said.

On the Auckland Regional Fuel Tax, Mr Bridges said National would be pushing hard for Transport Minister Phil Twyford to abandon it. He said it was unnecessary and hurt the poorest the most.

“If Phil Goff did what he said when he was elected and was getting 3 to 6 per cent efficiencies every year, he would raise more than the fuel tax,” he said.

Mr Bridges reiterated National’s support for the Warkworth to Wellsford Road of National Significance and sympathised with landowners on the indicative route who were in limbo since the current government has gone cold on the idea.

Tax puts commuters under the pump

The Auckland regional fuel tax will be introduced on July 1 after Auckland Councillors voted 13-7 in favour of the tax this month. Further increases will follow when the Government increases the national fuel excise by 3-4c a litre later this year, the first of three annual increases. The Automobile Association calculates that the regional fuel tax will add an extra $126 per year for motorists in a medium-sized vehicle travelling 14,000km using 1262 litres of fuel. Once GST is added, increasing the tax from 10c a litre to 11.5c, the annual petrol cost estimate climbs to $145 for the average user. Hibiscus Coast commuters are expected to pay higher than the average due to the distances travelled.

The Hibiscus & Bays Local Board has named coastal protection work on Orewa Beach as its most important advocacy initiative for 2018/19.

The local board signed off its Local Board Agreement for 2018/19 at a meeting last week – the agreement forms part of Auckland Council’s 10year Budget 2018-28.

The agreement includes advocating for capital funding of $18 million to be allocated by the Governing Body to two phases of coastal protection work.

The first phase is for the construction of the seawall at the northern end of the beach, between Kohu Street and Marine View. This project is due to begin formal mediation in the Environment Court – the outcome of which will determine whether or not the seawall will ever be built (HM May 16).

Initial funding for the second phase, a 670m section at the southern end, near the surf club, was approved by Council on May 31. The sum of $200,000 was allocated for a business case.

The local board’s other key advocacy initiatives are to bring forward the building of the Penlink Road and to investigate equitable operational funding for community houses, youth and arts centres. A review of the Hibiscus Coast Youth Centre is underway as a first step in this process.

Other priorities for the Hibiscus

Coast included in the agreement are reviewing the contestable grants scheme; promoting use of the proposed Gulf Harbour weekend ferry service trial; and facilitating employment opportunities in Silverdale.

Altogether, 1267 written submissions were received on the local board’s priorities by the time consultation closed at the end of March.

When it came to regional Auckland priorities, transport was local submitters’ number one concern, with 48 percent not supporting Auckland Council’s regional fuel tax (see Viewpoint, p7). It was close though, with 44 percent supporting the tax and eight percent indicating ‘other’.

Another key concern raised by residents was the environment with 65 percent supporting a targeted rate for cleaning up our waterways and 55 percent supporting the targeted rate to fund environmental initiatives.

A total of 66 percent of submitters support a targeted rate for online accommodation providers.

The Rodney Local Board’s priorities included a local project – the development of a masterplan for the future reserve at Green Road in Dairy Flat.

On June 28, the Governing Body will meet to adopt Auckland Council’s 10-year Budget, including local board agreements.

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The Regional Fuel Tax debate is over and the decision made to impose an 11.5 cents a litre charge on motorists. People, understandably, will differ over whether they think it’s worth it or not.

So what’s being delivered then through this fuel tax for the Hibiscus Coast? First and foremost there’s Penlink (cost $250m-$300 m). Without the fuel tax there is no Penlink – simple as that. The tax delivers a whopping $66 million to Penlink, which then has the effect of drawing in another $100 million from the government.

There’s also a good chance now that it’ll be delivered ahead of schedule.

The Silverdale park and ride is one of three Auckland locations receiving new and improved facilities. The Gulf Harbour ferry benefits from improved services (sailings) and the redevelopment of the Downtown Ferry Terminal (faster trips). There are growth roading projects in Silverdale and Dairy Flat, local intersection upgrades and further improvements associated with the Whangaparaoa Dynamic Laning. In the city a new bus interchange and associated facilities primarily benefit bus commuters from the Shore and Coast at their city arrival/departure locations ($62m).

Remember these projects listed above are just the fuel tax projects. Added to them are two large NZTA projects – the Albany to Orewa bus lane extension (a $324m project to provide bus shoulder lanes between Albany and Orewa) and the Northern Motorway Improvements (a $700m project adding extra motorway lanes between Greville Road and Constellation Drive and extending the Northern Busway to Albany). The upper East Coast Bays and Hibiscus Coast are the main beneficiaries of these works All this means that the next decade will see the biggest transport investment in the history of the Hibiscus Coast (over $1.5 billion). Without being too melodramatic this makes the Albany Ward generally and the Hibiscus Coast in particular, amongst the biggest beneficiaries of both the fuel tax and the wider transport programme.

But it does come at a cost – 11.5 cents a litre, the effects of which are not to be underestimated, especially to people already struggling. The Automobile Association predicts an average cost of $140 a year per household but it will be more for many Coast residents.

For the impact of this fuel tax to be minimised it would have to coincide with a period of low or declining petrol prices (as has generally been the case for the last couple of years). As it turns out, it’s coinciding with high and climbing prices. That’s not a good combination. The council obviously can’t control what’s happening in America, or the government’s excise duties but that’s scant consolation to the public at the pump.

Unfortunately there was no middle ground with this decision– it wasn’t multichoice. If there is no fuel tax then none of the projects listed above would happen (and possibly some of the bigger NZTA ones would be pushed out).

Our tactic in Council is to always lobby hard for any transport improvements on the Coast, anything, whether they be smaller projects like the Whangaparaoa dynamic laning trial and Silverdale Park and Ride extension or larger ones like Penlink and the Northern busway extension. We want to ensure immediate improvements in the ‘here and now’ while the bigger projects come online.

I hope people will at least see that the Hibiscus Coast emerges as one of the real winners from this transport spend, and specifically from projects enabled by the Fuel Tax.

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A small stream that used to flow into Karepiro Bay is still blocked by a wall of infill put there by the developer, despite an agreement reached around nine months ago to reinstate it.

Environmental groups say the stream is important to the Long Bay Okura Marine Reserve ecosystem and that the movement of water from it created a raised area where shorebirds can roost in safety.

The developer, Weiti Development LP, obtained resource consent to block the stream to create a wetland, and did so in May 2017. Following a challenge by environmental groups Keep Okura Green, Friends of Okura Bush and the Long Bay Okura Great Park Society, the company agreed to remove the diversion (HM September 20, 2017).

However, on May 8 – a year since the dam was put in place – Weiti Development LP director Evan Williams advised the paper that the company has deferred the stream reinstatement until after winter, saying it is too wet now to do it safely.

He says before reopening the stream, contractors needed to complete the decommissioning of the construction sediment ponds in an area known as “the hay paddock” – these are no longer required as earthworks in that area are complete.

“Those ponds had to be removed before works to reinstate the stream, to avoid the risk of multiple working faces in a sensitive area,” Mr Williams says. “This approach is best practice.

This stream, which used to flow into Karepiro Bay, has been blocked off for more than a year.

These works were programmed to commence late January, however, unseasonable rain in February and March delayed them.”

That work was completed in early May. Mr Williams says the company then attempted to tackle the stream restoration but the ground remains wet and is unable to safely support the machinery required for removal of the bunds.

“We have also been advised that reopening the stream now, in the winter construction season, would constitute a high risk operation on land adjacent to the beach and the marine reserve, and that the works can be completed in the summer season with greatly reduced environmental risk,” he says.

“Our commitment to restore the stream remains, and we will do it the minute it gets drier.”

Peter Townend of the Long Bay Okura Great Park Society says this is not good enough. “They had all summer to do it,” he says.

Mr Townend says the group is weighing up all its options, including legal action, to get the stream unblocked in a timely fashion.

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Whangaparaoa and surrounding growth areas – wastewater servicing project Watercare is looking to lodge an application for wastewater discharge consents associated with the Army Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant in mid July 2018.

Extensive assessments have been undertaken for options that will cater for Auckland Council projected growth in Whangaparaoa, Orewa, Wainui East, Silverdale West and Dairy Flat. We would like to invite the community to meet with our experts and discuss the assessments that have taken place as we work towards identifying the Best Practicable Option for the discharge consent.

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While most people think of a trip overseas as a holiday, experienced Hibiscus Coast based travel agent Patty Brown can honestly say that when she is travelling, she is doing research.

“If I’ve experienced a destination, then I’m in a much better position to give good advice to my clients,” she says.

She has already crossed off nearly 30 countries on her travel list with plenty more to come.

“I’m a bit of a travel addict,” she says.

But, after 27 years of working for retail travel shops in South Africa and New Zealand including eight years in Orewa and Silverdale, Patty has decided to branch out on her own.

She has joined The Travel Brokers, a network of about 100 independent senior travel consultants.

“Flexibility is one of the strengths of the network,” Patty says. “I can meet people wherever it is most convenient, including their own home or at my home-based office, and I am available seven days a week. Being independent means I can also beat any NZ-based company on price.

“Brokers have the time to spend with clients, to ensure we match them with the right supplier for their travel needs – it’s all about personal service.”

Without hesitation, Patty says her favourite destination is Hawaii because it offers a combination of fabulous beaches, great shopping, culture and

Can you really pay less on your mortgage?

Banks used to penalise financial advisers for giving good client advice by reducing commission payments. They didn’t want me telling you how to pay less interest on your mortgage, as that’s how they made money. The good news is that times are changing.

Offset accounts offered by some of the major banks now present an easy way for clients to minimise interest costs whilst keeping their bank accounts and money management simple. You still have to be careful of their benefit being over exaggerated but they do work and I use them for most of my own clients.

Here’s a simple run down of how they work. Any offset account linked to your mortgage account will reduce the sum of money that bank interest is charged on. For example, if you have $400,000 as a mortgage and $50,000 saved for emergency expenses, you would now only pay interest on $350,000. This happens each and every day so even your weekly salary payment goes into an offset account and reduces the interest you pay. You can have 10 or more of these accounts if you really wanted to and direct family members can also use their saving to help others in the family – a parent helping their child perhaps.

Now you could have that same money in an interest bearing account or term deposit but the effect would be very different. For starters, a bank right now might charge 5.9 percent floating rate on a mortgage but only offers 3 percent on their term deposits. There is a difference of 2.9 percent right there but it doesn’t stop there. When you earn interest you need to pay some to your friends at the IRD. For simplicity, let’s say your average tax rate is 20 percent so your 3 percent term deposit earning now reduces to 2.4 percent. Now the difference between the offset saving and interest earned is 3.5 percent in favour of the offset accounts. That’s big and you don’t have to pay the IRD for interest cost reductions, so the whole 5.9 percent saving is yours to keep.

It may not surprise you to know that there are also a few other ways of squeezing some extra savings out of it but at 3.5 percent extra we’re off to a great start and making much faster progress on that mortgage. A typical household in the Hibiscus Coast can expect to save more than $100,000 on a 25–30 year mortgage with average incomes and a little bit of self-discipline.

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A popular destination at the moment is Croatia, which also offers travellers an interesting mix of culture, beaches and food, and at affordable prices.

“Competition amongst airlines has seen flights to Europe get cheaper and cheaper – it’s possible to get a return ticket now for around the $1000 mark.”

For the past two years, Patty has specialised in the cruise market.

“Cruises offer good value-for-money, particularly when the cruise departs from Auckland, because everything is included – travel, accommodation, food and entertainment. There are some very affordable options for families and they are a great way to have a really relaxing holiday.”

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A week of recognition Falling hours cause for concern Each year, National Volunteer Week celebrates the importance of volunteering in New Zealand and the goodwill of the people who give up their time for it.

This year the week will be celebrated from June 17 to 23 and the theme is Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.

The aim is to remind people of the central and inseparable role of people in keeping volunteering alive.

While the number of Kiwis involved in volunteering has increased over the past decade, the amount of hours worked has decreased.

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Only 10 per cent of nonprofit organisations employ any staff, with the remaining 90 per cent totally reliant on volunteers. More than a third of these volunteer hours are worked in culture and recreation non-profit organisations (mainly sports groups), followed by hours volunteered to religious bodies and social services.

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Volunteering NZ chief executive Scott Miller says this means, now more than ever, the immensely positive impact of volunteering, felt throughout our communities, the economy and the people themselves needs to be highlighted.

“More than simply providing programmes and services, the volunteer industry strengthens community bonds while also extending and deepening the public’s engagement with their regions,” he says.

“Communities big and small, throughout the country rely on the goodwill and passion that Kiwis have for their communities”.

Scott says the week’s theme highlights the human side of volunteering, showing people that not only is volunteering good for their community, but it is good for the volunteers themselves.

Volunteering is central to the social development, economy and environment of New Zealanders.

Figures released in a report published

by Statistics New Zealand in March 2016 showed that volunteer labour in organisations contributed $3.5 billion (1.7%) to New Zealand’s gross domestic product for the year ended March 2013.

But while the total number of volunteers increased by 21 per cent between 2004 and 2013 – from 1,011,600 to 1,229,054 – the total number of hours volunteered fell by 42 per cent – from 270 million to 157 million.

This decrease in volunteer hours is one of a number of complex changes in volunteer engagement currently facing the community and voluntary sector.

A report on the state of volunteering in NZ released last year states that these changes make it essential that there is a good understanding of the

state of volunteering to ensure it is well supported and future-proofed.

Volunteers are involved in a diverse range of activities including sports,

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Upwards of 1.2 million people provide a total of 157 million hours per year to volunteer work.

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recreation, arts, culture and heritage to emergency and social services, health, education, conservation and the environment.

Around one-third of New Zealanders undertake voluntary work for an organisation, and about two-thirds undertake unpaid work outside their home such as helping in their neighbourhood.

Internationally, this places NZ consistently in the top five countries for donating our time.

Compliance challenges

The increased level of compliance required by Government regulatory and funding bodies has increased considerably over the last 10 years, which is seen as a barrier to volunteer involvement. The sense of burden associated with administration produces takes people away from the core work they volunteered to do. A 2016 Volunteering NZ survey on the state of volunteering noted concern that the need to comply with regulations slowed down the recruitment process, deters volunteers and costs time and resources. Members of the group explained that health and safety regulations have also led to a general fear of private liability, which has caused some people to stop volunteering.

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Whangaparaoa Rotary: Service above self If you have a perception of Rotary as a group of retired businessmen standing around at a boring meeting talking about their golf handicap and eating bad food, think again.

Just like other long-standing service organisations, Rotary has had to modernise in order to survive.

This has meant opening its doors to women, actively recruiting young people and, in some cases, rethinking the traditional meeting programme.

Whangaparaoa Rotary membership convenor Richard Leach says that while membership is growing in Asia, it is declining in the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

“It’s meant revising our thinking to make membership easier and more attractive,” he says.

A survey of the public perception of Rotary showed that four in 10 people had never heard of Rotary, another four in 10 had heard of Rotary, but didn’t have any idea of what it did. The remaining two in 10 had negative opinions about the service club.

Richard says the bad news about the next generation is that they don’t think that Rotary is relevant to them.

The good news is that they already have the values the organisation is looking for in a new member.

“The next generation of prospective leaders has a heart for making a difference in the world. What they need to hear is how that is relevant to them and that we actually want them as members. What attracts the younger generation is the chance to personally make a difference and the friendships they make in an organisation where they fit in, and this is also important in retaining these young people.”

For more than 110 years, Rotary has been making a difference to people lives locally, nationally and internationally.

On the Coast, this manifests itself in many ways.

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the PolioPlus campaign for the eradication of polio worldwide and have provided hands-on support in Vanuatu, including the rebuild a remote school destroyed in a cyclone. Nationally, the club supports multiple sclerosis and blood pressure campaigns, and locally, Rotarians have raised funds for a range of community projects, with a particular emphasis on youth. The club offers tertiary scholarships, support for students attending events such as the National Science and Technology Forum, and supports the libraries’ summer reading programme.

Richard says events such as the Soap Box Derby, and more recently the RotarySwimarathon (a joint Rotary Hibiscus event), charity dinners and the annual Charity Golf Day are not just opportunities to fundraise.

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Whangaparaoa Community Hub – Getting connected Working smarter, fostering cooperation and collaboration, and pooling resources for greater community benefit are at the heart of a pilot project launched in Whangaparaoa earlier this year.

The Whangaparaoa Community Hub, at 707 Whangaparaoa Road, is a partnership involving Future Whangaparaoa, the Hibiscus Coast Family Centre Trust and a steering committee made up of social service providers and members.

Community activator Sara Mason, who is managing the Hub’s day-to-day operations, says the vision is to create a strong, connected, supported and safe local community.

“The Hub will operate as a pilot project for one year to determine how best the local groups and agencies can share a space, before ultimately realising the long-held goal of a permanent, purpose-built community Hub,” Sara says.

One of the first groups to get involved was Future Whangaparaoa Business, a group created to support businesses and business owners in Whangaparaoa. The group currently offers workshops, networking events, co-working days and free business mentoring from the Hub, as well as offering all Whangaparaoa businesses free directory listings on whangaparaoa.info.

As it grows it intends to broaden its agenda to support employment and

training pathways and, alongside the Future Whangaparaoa Trust, initiate community events in partnership with local business.

Sara says one of the key objectives of the Hub is to increase accessibility of services to those living on the peninsular. One such service is Yes Disability, which is based in Albany.

The service now has a disability advisor based at the Hub one day a month offering free advice and support to people with disabilities or those caring for people with a disability.

“We know travel can be a barrier to accessing support services, so having a space that can host these services makes them more available to the community and increases the reach of the service. It’s a win-win scenario.”

Other activities on offer include parenting classes, mindfulness and relaxation classes, and free personal financial mentoring, with new activities being added regularly.

The Hub invites any organisation, social service or businesses operating in Whangaparaoa, from Red Beach to Gulf Harbour, to get in touch and discuss how they can utilise the Hub space.

“There are very affordable hire rates for the space which is suitable for meetings, workshops, events and more. We would also love to hear from organisations not currently operating in Whangaparaoa to discuss potentially offering their services from the Hub. “We are all about being responsive to the community,” Sara says, “If several

people tell us there is a particular need, we aim to find a group or activity to meet it.”

How can you help?

The Hub is keen to recruit volunteers to act as Hub Hosts. Their role will be to chat with visitors about what’s on offer and get feedback on what they would like to see at the Hub. They are also encouraging groups and services to utilise the space, as a meeting place or to showcase what they do. Visitors are welcome to drop in to The Hub at Shop 8, 707 Whangaparaoa Rd. Info: sara@ whangaparaoa.info; facebook.com/ Whangaparaoa-Community-Hub; www.whangaparaoa.info; or phone 424 5841.

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Hibiscus Coast Boating Club – Making a splash The Hibiscus Coast Boating Club has been established for more than 40 years.

According to society records, the club first convened in May 1977 and Coastguard records show that they had an alliance with the club in 1978 when a search and rescue facility was part of the club’s lease.

The Hibiscus Coastguard still sits alongside the boating club, at Stanmore Bay, which provides an integrated relationship between members and the rescue facilities allowing the club to promote and endorse the rescue service.

Club Commodore Nicola Bullock says the boating club is a family club with a special emphasis on juniors, encouraging them to learn about the environment and to fish responsibly to maintain future stock.

“Our monthly fishing competitions are extremely popular and one of the highlights of the month,” she says.

“Young and old anglers are encouraged to compete for sponsored prizes, and the kids, in particular, enjoy the competitive nature of the comps and the rewards.

“We also have a full working kitchen and bar facility which is available to hire for both members and the general public.”

A dedicated committee of volunteers runs the club and their aim is to provide a family-orientated environment, which promotes safe boating, fishing

and social activities.

Nicola says the committee is currently working on expanding its footprint and moving the fishing weigh-in area.

“When the work is finished, it will accommodate more people to enjoy the spectacle of the weigh in.”

Like most voluntary organisations, the boating club is fortunate to have some major sponsors such as Carpetlink Whangaparoa, New World Whangaparaoa and Golden Contracting.

“Without our sponsors we wouldn’t be able to provide the activities that we do such as the two-hour classic fishing, monthly fishing competitions, and quarterly sponsored educational seminars.

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“We are also lucky to have had some long-term members whose dedication and support have allowed the club to become what it is today. Norm Hatwell has maintained and looked after our tractors ensuring they are available at all times for over 15 years and his wife, Ann, has also contributed in various roles and still works tirelessly for the club today.”

The boating club location in Stanmore Bay provides members with easy launching and retrieving of boats ensuring no damage to vehicles.

“Having the boating club in our local community provides a place for all boating and fishing enthusiasts to meet and socialise.

“It also provides a medium to teach and ensure safety and protection at

sea, and protection of our beautiful marine environment.”

Club nights are held on Fridays, from 4pm till late, and anyone from the community is welcome. “So why not come on down, try out the food in our restaurant and see what we are all about? Children are welcome and we have a safe kids playground.”

How can you help?

Get involved. The club depends on it volunteers to fundraise, run competitions and manage the facilities. The club is located at Stanmore Bay Reserve, 162 Brightside Road, and is open from 4pm onwards, Wednesdays to Sunday. Info: hibiscuscoastboatclub. co.nz

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Saving Hope Foundation – Giving animals a second chance Saving Hope started with one small objective – to save an abandoned and neglected puppy from being destroyed on the assumption that it could be a dangerous dog.

It was a year ago this month that Jill O’Brien spotted the puppy, soon named Hope, in the Silverdale Animal Shelter. When her efforts to re-home the puppy were thwarted, she turned to social media and contacted local politicians.

Two people who stepped up to help were Waitoki mother and daughter, Janine and Anita Hinton. And, as a result, Hope is now a much-loved pet in the Hinton household and the Saving Hope Foundation was born.

“We think it is morally wrong to euthanise a dog based on breed,” Janine says. “Hope is testimony to how wrong that approach is – she is a beautiful, friendly dog that shows no sign of aggression to people or other animals.”

But Hope hasn’t been the only beneficiary of the campaign. In the foundation’s first 11 months, it has been involved in re-homing 160 unwanted dogs/puppies. On one occasion the shelter received 18 puppies in two days.

“We are just one of hundreds of rescue groups around the country and most, like us, are at capacity, which is a sad reflection of how we treat animals,” Janine says.

“It breaks my heart to see any dog mistreated because they are

Janine Hinton and Hope, the dog that sparked the whole campaign.

such loving and forgiving animals.

Somehow we need to make owners more accountable. The message we need to get across to all dog owners is to get their dogs de-sexed or spade.”

There is a strong sense of responsibility underpinning the foundation’s philosophy.

Not only do they want dog owners to be more responsible, but they take a lot of care to ensure that the Saving Hope dogs are properly matched with their new owners.

Using an animal behavourist, the puppies are put through a training process called imprinting.

Janine says imprinting is the most critical learning and socialisation period in a dog’s life, and it only happens once.

“Things experienced during this period form the foundation of the dog to come. Imprinting helps a dog think about the situations they might be in so they are not reactive.

“When a dog or puppy leaves the shelter, we want to know they are healthy and well-adjusted, otherwise the dog is bound to fail.

“It normally takes a dog a few weeks to settle down when it goes to a new home, so we stay in touch and can

provide support, if needed.”

In a broader context, Janine believes local councils could be more supportive – only two councils in NZ allow rescue centres free registration on a dog’s first year – and landlords need to re-think their “no pets” policy.

“It’s heart-breaking to see people being parted from their pets because they can’t find a sympathetic landlord.

There must be a solution – even if it means the tenant has to pay a slightly higher bond.”

Can you help?

Safe foster homes for the dogs and puppies are desperately needed. “Even if a person just fosters one dog, that’s a help,” Janine says. Food and vet bills are covered by the foundation, but foster homes need to be secure and puppies can’t be left alone for long periods of time. Donations to help cover vet bills, food and training are also much appreciated with opportunities to sponsor a puppy.

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Seminar answers important Talk tackles the dangers of meth retirement village questions There is a lot to consider before moving into a retirement village – so some free, independent advice at a seminar hosted by Manly Methodist Church next month should be welcome.

Leading the seminar is Troy Churton, retirement villages national manager at the Commission for Financial Capability (formerly known as the Office of the Retirement Commissioner).

He says the interactive event, which includes question and answer sessions, covers the personal, legal and financial aspects that older people and their families need to consider – as well as what can happen if you get the decision to become a retirement village resident wrong.

Among the themes are personal compatibility, legal understanding and financial implications.

Alternatives to living in a village, such as subdividing, reverse equity mortgages, renting or community housing are also discussed.

Mr Churton says he will also spend some time explaining transfer into care and distinguishing between retirement village and care facilities – as two different regimes apply.

“We definitely recommend people ask, before they move into a village, what would happen if they were suddenly needs-assessed for full time care,” he says. “There are additional financial

implications from certain types of care rooms.”

The free seminar is also supported by the Retirement Villages Association and legal practitioners. It is on July 4 at the Methodist Church, 945 Whangaparaoa Road, Manly, 2pm3.30pm. Registration is essential – at www.eventfinda.co.nz (look for Thinking of Living in a Retirement Village) or phone 0800 268 269.

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Dementia is the topic for another Manly Methodist Church free Retirees’ Seminar.

Methodist minister Andrew Gamman started offering the seminars in April (HM April 18) and has sought ideas for topics from parishioners. The dementia seminar will be presented

by Maria Co, dementia educator for Dementia Auckland. She is a registered nurse with a degree in psychology who has worked as a mental health/geriatric nurse for about eight years. Maria will cover the services offered by Dementia Auckland, a definition of dementia and common types, the difference between forgetfulness and memory loss, when to have someone checked for memory loss, common signs and symptoms and how to keep the brain healthy. The free dementia seminar will be on July 18 at Manly Methodist Church, at 2pm.

The Oaks on Neville retirement village, on Queen and Neville Streets Warkworth, is nearing completion.

The scaffolding is coming down and the interior fit out is well underway with the first residents likely to move in during July and an official opening planned for August 2018.

With Queen Street being the main street of Warkworth the Oaks Village is situated in the heart of this picturesque township. All of Warkworth’s retail shops, the New World and Countdown supermarkets included, Warkworth’s cafe’s, doctors surgeries and the river front are in within 200 metres walk of the Oaks Village.

The location of this Village is exceptional and perfect for the retiree who wants to enjoy all Warkworth has to offer without worries associated with driving and parking.

The Oaks on Neville Village comprises 62 apartments. The majority are spacious two bedroom apartments but there are also a reasonable number of single bedroom apartments and large three bedroom apartments.

The design maximises outlook and

A hard-hitting public talk on the dangers posed by methamphetamine, or P, will take place at Orewa Community Centre, Orewa Square, Orewa on Monday, July 9 at 7pm.

The talk, called Not Even Once – Saying No to Meth will be delivered by former police drug squad detective Dale Kirk, who now runs workplace drug education company MethCon. He says the Orewa talk, which is one of a series, is the first time MethCon has taken its message to a public audience, in a bid to increase community awareness and minimise apathy and complacency.

“There’s been a massive increase in meth convictions in the regions, it’s not just confined to big cities and areas you might consider to be high risk,” he says.

“A head-in-the-sand mentality is not the answer, it’s about schooling yourself up so you know all you can and can identify indicators. It’s a completely different drug to anything else.”

Police are not able to supply figures for local drug busts without an Official Information Act request, but say they see the fallout of meth addiction in many areas of their work.

Rodney area commander, Inspector Bruce O’Brien says the drug is a driver of crime.

“My staff regularly attend incidents of family harm, mental health or burglary that are fuelled by methamphetamine,” he says. “There is a misconception

that P is only an issue in low socioeconomic areas, but in fact it affects every community.”

He says he has seen first hand the heavy toll the drug takes. “I like the message of this talk – Not Even Once – because unfortunately people try P on a recreational basis and it ruins their life.”

“Our community needs to step up and report people who are dealing, and assist family or friends who are addicts into treatment. It’s an extremely hard drug to come off and addicts need professional help. There are a lot of services available and talking with Police or your GP is a start.”

Mr Kirk says his Orewa presentation will be extremely visual and hard hitting to show the real truth behind meth and the dangers it poses.

“You will laugh, you may cry, you could be horrified, but you will definitely be enlightened by the experience. This is an ‘eye opener’ like no other.”

He says MethCon’s ultimate goal is to eliminate the demand for drugs.

“We believe that the key to reducing the harm to society from drugs such as P relies as much on focusing on demand as much as supply. In other words, provide people – particularly young people – with accurate information about drugs so that they naturally choose not to use. Take away demand and supply will reduce accordingly.”

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light. The elevated nature of the Village provides for some spectacular views of the township and river, whist double glazing shuts out street noise that is often associated with urban living.

Facilities that are to be enjoyed by residents of the Oaks Village include a complementary electric car (a Volkswagon e-golf), a mini bus for group outings, a gym, indoor lap pool and spa, library, lounge with billiards table and underground car park with entry to the car park and all other resident areas to be secure. All apartments are fitted with a 24 hour emergency call system and the Village will be manned at all times. Meal, laundry, cleaning service packages are to be available for residents to purchase.

The Oaks on Neville Village is now registered as a retirement village and is accepting licence applications.

Not surprisingly interest is strong but there remains many apartments available at a price range that is likely to interest most who want to enjoy the life style this unique Village offers.

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From left, Jaime Brown and Victoria Lessing of Merge NZ are promoting NZ Sign Language for all New Zealanders.

Spreading the word about Sign Language Although NZ Sign Language has been one of the country’s three official languages since 2006, it is still a new concept to the general population and many misunderstandings are still prevalent.

That is something that social enterprise NZ Merge was set up two years ago to address, by promoting and supporting the use of NZ Sign Language, including providing classes in local communities and online.

Next month Merge will provide NZ Sign Language classes locally, at Orewa College – it’s the first time they have been offered on the Hibiscus Coast and came about by public demand.

Merge co-director Jaime Brown says around 440,000 people in New Zealand identify as having hearing loss and 9000-10,000 identify as deaf. Around 24,000 people use NZ Sign Language, according to Statistics NZ figures.

Jaime says the language was banned from the 1880s-1970s in the education system. “The thinking at the time was that the oral method – speaking and lip reading – was the way to go and that Sign Language might delay a child’s ability to learn English,” she says. “In fact research shows that NZ Sign Language improves deaf children’s ability to learn English.”

Although there is no longer a ban, Jaime says that the use of NZ Sign Language is still not common in schools. She says learning it would be of huge benefit not only to people such

as teachers and teacher aides but also to health professionals, and business people – especially in customer-facing roles such as retail or banks.

She says in particular it’s a shame that more audiologists and their staff don’t know the language. “Many deaf people struggle to communicate with their hearing specialists during appointments as a result,” she says.

Jaime learned NZ Sign Language 13 years ago when she attended a night class, out of general interest. From there she got involved with the deaf community and met her husband, who is deaf.

The beginner’s course coming to Orewa College is designed for those aged 12 years and older. It covers basic conversational Sign Language such as introductions, asking questions and sharing information.

This level of understanding alone would be hugely beneficial, Jaime says. “The world is designed for hearing people. If everyone just knew a little Sign Language – even how to say ‘hi, how are you’, it would be on a par with New Zealand’s other official languages. The idea is to normalise it.”

She says it can be really fun to learn because it’s visual and involves facial expressions.

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Support for Rodney’s rainbow community Nine months ago, Amanda Ashley took the first step towards transitioning.

The Hatfields Beach resident says she has known her true gender identity since the age of eight, but put it to the back of her mind until last year when she felt safe and supported enough to begin socially transitioning – beginning the real life experience of her true gender. This was followed, four months ago, by the start of hormone therapy.

Amanda says it was clear, right from the beginning, that there was a lack of information and access to services and support locally for transgender people. Online and phone support was available, but the physical places to go were in Auckland city or, at best, on the North Shore.

“Although what’s there is amazing, sometimes you really need something local,” Amanda says.

To answer this need, Amanda and wife Lisa set up the Rodney Area Rainbow LGBTQ Plus group on Facebook.

“We were concerned with the lack of knowledge among our local GPs and wanted to provide a single place to bring together up to date research as well as direct paths to the right services,” Amanda says.

They also set up a website, which went live on May 16 and has had more than 100 visitors.

Via these online platforms, the group

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provides resources, information for parents, articles and links to other organisations. It offers a safe environment for the Rodney and Hibiscus Coast LGBTQ community to come together, and liaises with local youth groups to provide support. It is also focused on the bigger picture – seeking changes that it considers are needed to improve healthcare and access to quality pharmaceuticals for the transgender community.

Importantly, Amanda says it has proved to be a great way to make contact with others and share experiences.

In the future there are plans to create a local safe space similar to Auckland city’s Rainbow Youth, with a community wardrobe.

Info: http://rodneyrainbow.co.nz/ or look for Rodney Area Rainbow LGBTQ on Facebook.

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As you think about it, consider what it would take for you to feel truly healthy, and be aware of your mindset. How did you start to feel about taking that journey – that it would be too much hassle? Does it make you feel overwhelmed?

Does it all seem too hard – or do you feel excited and motivated?

In my experience, most people definitely don’t feel the latter to begin with. And it’s those mental stumbling blocks that hold everyone back and that some can’t get past – but the trick is all in the mindset.

For me, it’s about positivity, optimism and the contentment that comes from making healthy life choices every day. Having almost died so early on in my life (which I spoke about in my last HM column) I see every day as a bonus and for me health is a bi-product.

‘Health’ is such a huge topic, but a combination of things in the right doses keeps me feeling healthy. They are what I call my ‘four pillars of health’.

• The first one is movement. I move a lot to maintain a strong foundation of natural movement. Every day I work on maintaining the freedom to move without pain or injury. • Nutrition – I choose foods to consume with intent. I eat first to support my body’s needs, to heal physiological imbalances. Nourishment can also lower inflammation and lower risk of disease. This does not mean sacrificing the enjoyment of eating. I love a good glass of wine and some chocolate a few times a week. • I keep my sleep time regular. I work to support my body’s need for deep and restorative rest and try to be aware of my body’s sleep rhythm.

• Mindset – I suffered from depression for a short time after my accident, which has made me very aware of my feelings towards things. I focus more on positivity, gratefulness, optimism, happiness, lightheartedness, and a good balance of being aware of what truly matters and what does not.

But even with all the above, I have come to realise that if you have no support or meaningful connection to others – either through community, family or friends – it’s difficult to sustain a healthy state of mind. That is the secret ingredient that ultimately drives, and helps achieve, health and happiness.

Living mindfully and in a contented way is essential if we are to get the energy and commitment we need to achieve health and wellbeing in the long term.

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Women unite to fight ‘period poverty’ An easy and ongoing way to help women who struggle to afford sanitary items every month is the brainchild of Michelle Wrattan of Stanmore Bay. Last month, after becoming aware of the difficulties many women face in our community with finding enough money for sanitary items, Michelle came up with One for Her. The idea is that when you buy your own tampons, pads or menstrual cups you also buy some for a woman in need.

“I hope it taps into that mindset of giving on a regular basis – ‘one for me, one for someone else’,” Michelle says. “While a need for food or clothing is clear, these items are also necessities, not luxuries, and yet they are expensive. If you have several women in your family and you’re on a tight budget, it’s extremely hard. There are reports of girls shoplifting tampons because they can’t afford to buy them. For some of us, an extra item in the groceries won’t make a lot of difference and it’s a way to support other women.”

The items can be dropped into boxes at collection

points around the community (see list below) and Michelle will then pass them onto local organisations – the Salvation Army, Women’s Refuge, HBC Youth Centre, Steps Forward and Orewa College are among the ones involved at present – who will make them available to those in need.

“The school nurse and Youth Centre immediately knew of women who were in need of this service and are very happy to take part,” Michelle says.

Michelle says although she does voluntary work for Love Soup and with her church, she has never instigated a charitable movement like this before.

Via her Facebook page a lot of interest was generated – and collections are also underway in other parts of Auckland and in Tauranga.

Info: look for One for Her on Facebook or email oneforher.nz@gmail.com Local collection points are: Shine On, 677 Whangaparaoa Rd; Vivo, 9 Florence Ave, Orewa; and Signpost Signs, 18 Forge Rd, Silverdale.

Irene Williamson’s ‘cup runneth over’ when it comes to bras. The Tindalls Bay resident has been collecting bras and swimwear from the community for the Uplift Project, a charity that has provided new and second hand donated bras to the Pacific Islands, as well as the Philippines, Bali, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Botswana, Uganda and Pakistan and remote parts of Australia since 2005. Irene, pictured, says she was saddened to hear about women who cannot afford to buy bras.

The response from the community has been generous – her first collection, last year, brought in more than 100 bras and togs from local women which she took down to an Uplift collection point in Auckland. She began collecting again recently, and this time 195 bras and 51 togs, many brand new, were donated.

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Platinum day for Orewa couple Betty and Jim Parrant, both aged 92, have been together since they met as teenagers at a dance in Dargaville in 1944.

Jim was working for the railways, and Betty had a job at the local ladieswear shop.

“She was a really good dancer, and I wasn’t,” Jim says. “I liked the look of her and didn’t understand why she danced with me.”

In fact the attraction was mutual – Betty says she had noticed Jim around town.

They were married four years later and last week, on June 5, celebrated their 70th (Platinum) wedding anniversary with a low key gathering at home – sharing a few drinks with their family, which includes three children, “lots” of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

“We’re a bit past having a big celebration,” Betty says.

Congratulations have been received from the Queen, the Governor General and Prime Minister.

The couple have lived in Orewa for 36 years and want to remain independently in their warm, sunny home as long as possible.

Ask about the glue that has kept them together all these years, and golf immediately comes up. Both were keen golfers until mobility became difficult. Jim says he once played a record five rounds of golf in a single

From left, Jim and Betty Parrant were married on June 5, 1948. Still supporting each other after all these years, Jim and Betty Parrant celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary last week.

day with a group of friends, starting at first light. “It normally takes around three hours to play 18 holes, but we were quick players,” he says.

Over the years they have owned and run a number of businesses together including a poultry farm in Henderson and a hardware store.

Betty’s eyesight is not so good now and neither is Jim’s hearing but they make it work by supporting each other. A game changer was when Jim

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He also takes care of the cooking.

“Jim’s a great help and a loving husband,” Betty says. “Like any couple, we have our moments, but we don’t growl at each other much.”

“There have been many great years and we wish we could have them all again!” Jim says.

The Thumb’s Up Adventure Club is hosting an illuminated ride around Te Ara Tahuna (Orewa Estuary walk/ cycleway) for the second time. Last year’s ride attracted around 25 riders of all ages who used lights of all kinds on their bodies and bikes to light their way around the cycleway. This year’s Light up Your Bike ride is again free, open to all ages, and starts at Western Reserve (behind Estuary Arts Centre) at 5.30pm on Saturday, June 23. There is no need to pre-register to attend, and it goes ahead rain or shine.

Participants are encouraged to think big when it comes to lighting up their bikes, and adding bells and whistles to make the ride fun to watch, as well as be in. Info: www.tuac.co.nz Pictured is Thumbs Up member Libby Lyver at last year’s event.

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Cailen Rochford describes the O’pen Bic boats as a cross between an Optimist and a windsurfer.

Young sailor cultivating Olympic dream Leigh sailor Cailen Rochford, aged 13, has set a course for the O’Pen Bic World Championships in Barcelona later this year, but will need some help from the community to get there.

Rochford, who is a student at Wentworth College, started sailing in the Optimist class at Sandspit Yacht Club before moving to the Manly Sailing Club, where he switched to the O’Pen Bic class. He is being trained by the club’s head coach Aaron HumeMerry, as part of the Russell Coutts Sailing Foundation programme.

Rochford’s successes to date include third in the Under 13 Division at the National Championships in January, winning gold in the Whanganui Open

Cup and Under 19 category, and second overall at the Wellington Open Bic Cup in April.

O’pen Bic is a relatively new class of sailing, involving a single-handed sailboat designed for young sailors.

There are about 7000 boats worldwide, sailing in about 15 countries, with an estimated 700 in New Zealand and Australia.

Rochford says his goal is to one day sail for New Zealand at the Olympics.

The championships in Barcelona will be held from July 30 to August 4.

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Once people learn how good they really are, a huge market for them could open up.

Jan says the one downside to growing them in Puhoi is the four or five morning frosts the area experiences each year. This kills the leaves and the plants will stop producing fruit for several months until they recover.

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After travelling extensively in the tropics, Jan Bastiaanssen developed a deep affection for lady finger bananas.

He found the banana plant alone was impressive with enormous leaves that reveal fascinating patterns when the sun shines through them.

And the bananas themselves were delicious – creamy, soft, sweet and nutritious.

When Jan and his wife Marleen resettled in New Zealand in 2005 they found the perfect place to grow them – Puhoi.

Today, the Bastiaanssen property boasts hundreds of banana trees. They fruit all year round, propagate like mad, have never suffered from disease and require no pesticides or expensive fertilizer.

Jan finds spreading grass clippings around the trees plus ash from the occasional log fire are all the additional nutrients his plants need. The ash is a good source of potassium.

Jan, now retired, has no interest in growing bananas commercially himself but thinks banana growing in the area certainly has business potential.

Lady fingers and their leaves are used extensively in Asian cooking and in Jan’s view their taste and texture is superior to better known bananas from South America.

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Saddlebacks flown into sanctuary Saddlebacks or tieke are the latest species to be released at Shakespear Open Sanctuary (SOSSI), and may be the last birds introduced there for a while.

Forty North Island saddlebacks were released into the sanctuary on Saturday, May 26.

The birds were flown in from Tiritiri Matangi Island by helicopter, as it was too rough to use the ferry.

Four flights were needed to bring across the birds, catch team volunteers and gear. The cost is expected to be around $3500, which will be covered

by Auckland Council.

There were around a dozen volunteers in the catch team. One of them, SOSSI’s Alison Wesley, says the process of catching the birds on Tiritiri was “phenomenal”, with 38 saddlebacks captured on the first day. A bit of sorting was required to make sure the balance of males and females – around 50/50 – was right. The birds adapted well to life in the aviary where they were held prior to transportation off the island, consuming large quantities of mealworms (around 28,000) and lots of fruit.

They were released into the sanctuary following a brief ceremony attended by invited guests. It included a welcome by Ringi Brown of Ngati Manuhiri, open sanctuaries senior ranger Matt Maitland and councillor Wayne Walker.

Most of the saddlebacks were quick

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Saddlebacks wasted no time taking to the air in Shakespear Open Sanctuary.

They are expected to be popular with visitors.

to take to the air after emerging from their boxes to a volley of camera shots.

A cake was cut after the release to farewell a valued SOSSI volunteer John Stringer, whose contribution over many years includes building hundreds of nesting boxes.

The saddlebacks are the fourth species to be brought into the sanctuary, following the release of North Island robins, whiteheads and little spotted kiwi.

A further 10 saddlebacks will be brought in from Tawharanui in due

course.

SOSSI chair Peter Jackson says that next in line is likely to be not birds, but giant weta, or wetapunga – New Zealand’s largest weta, which can be heavier than a mouse when fully grown. It is hoped that this species can be introduced to the open sanctuary next year, although the timing is not yet set.

Wetapunga are on Tiritiri Matangi, and the Department of Conservation’s recovery plan for this threatened species is to establish several populations around the gulf.

SOSSI volunteer John Stringer was thanked for his work with a cake.

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Stalls phone Jill 426 4479 A team of church volunteers hard at work planting the Weiti Riverbank.

Photo, Vern Rule

Spade loads of help from community planters Now on show during June at Estuary Arts Centre • • • • • •

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It’s time for the community to roll up its sleeves once again, as planting season is in full swing.

It began with a weekend of activity on the banks of the Weiti River in Silverdale. Community Planting Days there on May 26 and 27 saw almost 3000 native plants dug in by volunteers that included the general public and a large contingent from the Illuminate Church as well as around 100 members of Onehunga’s World Mission Church.

Coming up next is Auckland Council’s Matariki Planting event at Metro Park East on Sunday, June 17. It is part of Auckland Mayor Phil Goff ’s Million Trees programme and every volunteer receives a tree to take home and plant.

A sausage sizzle will also be provided.

Meet at Metro Park East in Millwater Parkway – planting begins 9.30am.

The annual community plantings at Shakespear Open Sanctuary are also scheduled to begin on Sunday, June 17 with more taking place there on July 15 and 22.

Since the formation of the Park in 1975, annual planting has greatly extended the original areas of native bush. Steeper gully areas have been fenced off and each year some are filled in with new planting, so eventually only the ridges will be left in grass.

Public plantings at the open sanctuary run from 10am to 1pm, followed by a free barbecue. Signs at the park entrance will direct people to the planting sites. Info: www.sossi.org.nz

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With the recent translocation of 40 birds from Tiritiri Matangi, Shakespear Open A roundup of sports activities and events in the district Sanctuary now has saddlebacks (tieke).

These are noisy, friendly and attractive Football birds, which are often fossicking on or Hibiscus Coast AFC Goal Keeping Academy. Tuesdays from near the ground, so over time they will 4.45pm to 6pm until June 19. Admission free for ages 9-14 become as popular as our robins. As years old. Info: afchbc.otg.nz usual, they were all released as far from Aikido the pest-proof fence as possible so it may take a while to reach the walking Photo credit, Martin Sanders Whangaparaoa Aikido, Whangaparaoa and Manly. Classes are track along Waterfull Gully. now open to new members. Wednesdays 7pm-7.45pm and They are of the wattlebird family, the same one as the kokako and huia, and at Thursdays 7pm-8pm. Info: aikidonewzealand.com one time were extinct on the mainland. The few existing mainland populations Ochiba are all in fenced sanctuaries, and this is only the second mainland population in Ochiba Martial Arts, free children’s classes every Tuesday from the Auckland Region.

5pm to 6.30pm. 67 Waldorf Cres. Orewa. Info: ochiba.co.nz Because they are weak fliers and forage near the ground they are extremely vulnerable to predators so we need your help in looking after them. If you see one outside the Rugby sanctuary fence please let us know immediately and a team will come and try to Silverdale United Rugby, for upcoming 2018 Senior and Junior catch and return it. They look a bit like a small blackbird with a bright orange back Rugby season, register at silverdalerugby.co.nz (hence the name) and a red wattle (fleshy bits hanging below the throat).

Parkrun They have a distinctive call (see below) and flit through trees with a lot of Community Parkrun, Sports fields, Millwater Parkway every jumping and not much flying so they also have a distinctive behaviour.

Saturday 8.00am. All ages and paces welcome. Register to join If you are unsure, check with a photo to be sure that it’s a saddleback you’ve seen the run at parkrun.co.nz and then ring the Northern Regional Parks Office (ph 09 426 1200) or email us with your location and contact details.

List sports news FREE by emailing terry@localmatters.co.nz If you’d like to see more native birds in your own garden you can help by removing or managing your own pests and predators. There are plenty of online guides which With over 30 years experience, run by locals for locals! explain how to do this (especially that of the local branch of Forest and Bird). There Contact Bryan Fairgray are also guides as to what to plant to attract birds, and what not to plant.

Give our friendly team a call today, we’re here to help.

New Zealand has a staggering 30,000 introduced plant species, of which 300 or so are invasive pests so if you can at least avoid (and preferably remove) these it still Phone 09 426 3852 | Mobile 027 493 3665 leaves enough choice for anyone. silverdale@laserelectrical.co.nz This brings to an end our current programme of relocating missing bird species, and next up will probably be some missing insects, reptiles and plants.

There are a few birds which are present in small numbers, such as bellbirds and kakariki, and their numbers might also South Island Autumn Colours: Departs April 3, 2019.

NEW ZEALAND TOURS get a boost in order to add some genetic Quality accommodation including a night at the Hokianga and Far North: Departs September 21, diversity and a better balance in the Hermitage Hotel Mt Cook. Includes West Coast, species present.

2018. This popular tour includes two three night Arrowtown, Milford, TSS Earnslaw and more. stops at Omapere and Paihia. Explore the history of But all this will depend not only on Beautiful colours at this time of year. our ability to keep the sanctuary pestthe Far North including a day trip to Cape Reinga.

11 days $3850.00 per person twin share free but also on how well the suitability 8 days $2250.00 pp twin share of the habitat improves.

AUSTRALIAN TOURS Top of the South Island – including gardens: Of course none of this would be Tasmania: Departs October 30, 2018. Includes Departs November 8, 2018. Includes Hanmer Springs, possible without the annual treePort Arthur, Hobart, Gordon River, Cradle Mountain, planting, which has now been going Nelson Markets, Farewell Spit, Marlborough Sounds on for some 45 years. Most of what you Launceston and much more. 12 days $4900.00 pp mail boat, Omaka Aviation heritage centre and much see when you drive from Army Bay to more. 10 days $3400.00 pp twin share All overnight tours include pickup and airfares Te Haruhi Bay has been planted since the Regional Park was created. This year’s plantings are coming up fast, with about 14,000 seedlings ready to go in and we need your help to do this.

The dates this year are June 17 and July 15 and 22, and you can find more details on our website.

Contact us now for an itinerary for these Please come and help – you might see great tours or to join our mailing list a saddleback! To hear a saddleback song, visit http://nzbirdsonline.org.nz/ For further information call Reid Tours 0800 446 886 • www.reidtours.com • info@reidtours.com species/north-island-saddleback

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Petty vandalism angers Lions

Orewa Lions are disappointed that the community bike repair station they erected at Te Ara Tahuna/ Orewa Estuary walk and cycleway was recently vandalised.

The bike station, located near the toilet in Western Reserve, features a stand to hang a bike from with tools for bike repairs and a pump attached.

Last week almost all the tools, including the pump, were cut off by vandals – a task which would have required bolt cutters.

The station was put up around four months ago and Mandy Hebben of Orewa Lions says this is extremely disappointing – not least because it was designed to be vandal proof.

The bike repair station was paid for with funds raised from community events and provided to assist the many local and visiting bike riders who use the Orewa Estuary cycleway.

Mandy says that Orewa Lions will talking with Auckland Council about the issue, including whether to relocate the repair station to a place that has better night lighting.

Nearly all the tools have been cut from this community bike repair station.

Photo, Mary-Ann Rowland

Digger delights

Orewa Lions Club presented a cheque for $250 to the Hibiscus Coast Dog Training Club on May 28 to thank them for providing the venue for the Hot Diggety Dog show. The dog trainers also put on a dog agility display at the event. The funds will be used to purchase a new piece of agility equipment.

The Lions’ annual Hot Diggety Dog show raised $1250 which the club donated towards the construction of the new SPCA premises at Hobsonville, which is due to be open at the end of this year.

The little yellow digger, made famous by the series of popular children’s books by Betty and Alan Gilderdale, spent a couple of weeks back in April working on Tiritiri Matangi Island.

Fans of the Little Yellow Digger books, such as Tiritiri Matangi shop manager Mary-Ann Rowland (who shares them with her grandchildren), were delighted to see the actual little digger that inspired the books come to the island to help out.

The digger and driver Randal Nash did a wonderful job, Mary-Ann says, helping spread 180 tonnes of metal on one of the island’s roads.

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Pauline Jones, Coastal Curtains and Blinds What your company specialises in: Window furnishings including curtains and voiles, blinds, tracks and rods. Everything is made in NZ. I offer a mobile service, I come to you.

What are the essential skills and experience that you bring to this trade/service? My home and interior design expertise means being able to visualise how something will look once it’s finished, and offering expert advice. I am a perfectionist, so the job must be done right. I know my fabrics. I had 30 years of sewing, cutting and manufacturing experience and have owned Coastal Curtains and Blinds for 11 years.

What is it about this job that gets you out of bed in the morning and keeps you motivated?

I love what I do – especially pleasing my customers. It gives me a great sense of satisfaction.

Tell us about your favourite aspect of the job, and/or the key piece of equipment in your toolbox and why you would not be without it. My favourite aspect of the job is completion and seeing how happy my customers are. My key piece of equipment would have to be my tape measure – I couldn’t do my job without it!

Customers can count on you because? I will exceed their expectations in quality and workmanship. I’m honest, reliable and friendly and will help them in any way I can.

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Hibiscus Matters publishes community notices as a free service. They are published as space allows for non-profit organisations only. Paid classifieds @$6p/line, or display classifieds @$15.50 p/cm take priority. Email: hibiscus@localmatters.co.nz (no attachments will be opened).

60S UP MOVEMENT OF NZ INC meet 3rd Wed of month, Hibiscus Coast RSA, 43a Vipond Rd, Stanmore Bay, 10am.

Guest speakers, door prizes, outings and shows. Ph Dorothy 428 2075.

A CLUB FOR SEMI RETIRED AND RETIRED PEOPLE. Monthly meetings with guest speakers, bus trips, luncheons, movie group, plus other social get to gethers, a great way to meet other locals. Now open for new members. -Whangaparaoa Combined Friendship Club. Ph Pat Hoyle 428 5285 A SUNDAY SOCIAL DANCE - ballroom, Latin American etc. All welcome. 4th Sunday of month, 5pm-8pm. Silverdale Hall, Ph 427 5542. Next event June 24.

BADMINTON PLAYERS wanted at the Stanmore Bay Leisure Centre, Wednesdays, 9am till 11am. Beginners most welcome. Friendly atmosphere.

BOWLING CLUB FOR PARTIALLY SIGHTED. Every Wednesday 9.30am– 11.30am, St. Andrews Church Hall, Centreway Rd, Orewa. New Members very welcome. Ph. Virginia 09 426 8454 DO YOU HAVE ANY OLD CAR OR BOAT BATTERIES sitting in your garage, that you no longer want? – Any batteries (although not the small AAA batteries) The Orewa Lions collect all old batteries and ALL the money received for them goes into the Child Mobility Foundation fund, give us a call and we can pick up. Ph Laurie 426 3122 or Mandy 426 0586. Info: www.lionsclubs.org.nz/Clubs/ Activities/Child-Mobility CAFE CONNECT, 10am, 2nd Monday of each month @ Orewa Community Church For the retired age group

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to meet in a cafe style atmosphere, while enjoying a variety of music, entertainment & guest speakers. Gold coin donation. Ph 424 3159 CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH CLUB Thursdays (Term), Ōrewa Library, 3.30pm Practise your English conversation skills with us. An ESOL teacher will be on hand to help you practise. The sessions are informal and is open to all – those for whom English is a second language. No booking is required.

EMPATHY SUPPORT GROUP for those bereaved by suicide. Held last Monday of month, 7pm, Hibiscus Community House, 214 Hibiscus Coast Highway. Gold coin donation towards refreshments. All welcome. Info Ph Susan 021 884 162.

ENJOY AND AFTERNOON OF BINGO (Housie) at Bowls Orewa every Friday at 1 pm. Play $20 Houses for only $2. 50 prizes available from $20 to $1000. All Welcome. Info: 426 2138 or 426 1424 ESCAPE MONDAY MORNING BLUES Join us for coffee and company or Manly Methodist Church, 9.30am. Ph Jackie 427 0428.

FRIDAY ART GROUP, Friday 10am - 1pm @ Orewa Community Church.

Exercise your artistic abilities and meet with like minded people in a relaxed and friendly environment. Ph Alan Smith 09 962 4929.

FREE OREWA BEACH COMMUNITY WALKS A relaxed and friendly walking group. Every Wednesday 9am. Meet opposite Barfoot & Thompson Orewa 294 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa.

Register today t.collins3@barfoot.co.nz or call 027 539 4674 FREE YOGA ON THE BEACH with

Shelley Charlton. Mon, Wed, Fri 7:30am at Big Manly Beach (from 4th December). Only 20 minutes and suitable for everyone. Further details at www.freeyogaonthebeach.com GRANDPARENTS NEEDED! Looking for something to add more value to your life, keep you feeling young and active? Grandchildren living far away? Volunteer to be a Surrogate Grandparent (Charity CC54933) and help support a young family. All you need is time and love children. All applicants police checked. Apply: www. surrogategrandparents.org.nz HIBISCUS COAST ARTISTS Join the friendly group to paint, sketch, socialise every Monday 9am-12pm, Stanmore Bay Community Hall, Waiora Road. New members welcome. June 18 & 25.

HIBISCUS COAST BASED SOCIAL GROUP for over 50’s meeting for Coffee, Outings, Lunches, Walks etc. All welcome Ph Margie 021 051 0230 or Caz 426 3958.

HIBISCUS COAST CONCERT BAND is a local community band for members of all ages and abilities. If you would like to join us, come to a rehearsal, from 7pm-9pm fortnight, Orewa College.

Visit www.hccb.org.nz, or ph 021 186 4599 to check next rehearsal.

HIBISCUS COAST ELDERLY PEOPLES LUNCHEON CLUB, Door charge $5, includes cup of tea, great entertainment, followed by a hot, two course lunch. Meet every 2nd Monday of the month, The Masonic Lodge Centreway Rd, Orewa. Ph Trev 426 5698 HIBISCUS COAST GARDEN CLUB Meet 18 June, 9.30am at The Bridge Club, Edith Hopper Park, Ladies Mile.

Entry $3 incl a welcoming morning tea, followed by an interesting speaker.

Bring 1 stem or specimen bloom and vase. Small Trading Table and raffle.

Friendly group. Ph Annabelle 4248873 HIBISCUS COUNCIL

COAST NATIONAL OF WOMEN monthly

meeting .at The Wade Hotel, Silverdale.

June 12, 5.45pm dinner, 7pm meeting.

For more information contact Belinda on 0275510348 All welcome.

HIBISCUS COAST U3A Members meet at the Salvation Army Hall, Silverdale, the third Monday of every second month, 10am for a general meeting with guest speaker and morning tea. If you are over 55 and would like to join visit www.u3ahbc.co.nz, or ph Kaye 424 5855.

HIBISCUS COAST STAMP CLUB meets the 2nd Thursday each month at the Methodist Church Hall Whangaparaoa Road opposite the Fire Station, 1.30pm.

Interesting and informative meetings, guest speakers; buy, sell, swap stamps, new members welcome. Ph 427 6344.

HIBISCUS COAST TOASTMASTERS CLUB Meeting. Tuesday June 26, 7.15pm-9.30pm, Hibiscus Coast Bridge Club, Edith Hopper Park, Ladies Mile, Manly. Begin your public speaking journey in a fun and supportive environment. We create leaders! Guests always welcome. Call Hamish on 021 028 66833 for more information.

HIBISCUS MEN’S SHED COFFEE CLUB. 1st Wednesday every month at 11am in the RSA, Vipond Road HIBISCUS SPIRIT AWAKENING AND HEALING CENTRE Meet fortnightly, Wednesday 7.30pm-9pm. “Medium” on platform for spirit communication, and supper after service. Friendly group of people. Everyone welcome. 9e Annalise Rd, Orewa. For details and development class enquiries ph Lynda 424 1998.

HIBISCUS STITCHERS Meet a woolly crew at Whangaparaoa Library fortnightly.

Embroidery, crochet, knitting etc. Thursdays 1pm–3pm. Ph Jean 428 5207 or Jan 424 2492.

OREWA LADIES GARDEN CLUB Monthly meetings, 2nd Thursday of the month. Guest speaker or garden visits.

Trading table, competitions, afternoon tea, 12.30pm, Orewa Catholic Church

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WANTED TO BUY TO BUY, RECORDS/LP’S Ph 428 1587.

COMMUNITY NOTICES Hall 180 Centreway Rd. Ph Ann 427 8377

Join us for services throughout the month: St Chad’s Orewa Sunday 8am & 9.30am Wednesday 9.30am Christ Church Waiwera 1st Sunday 11.15am Holy Trinity, Silverdale 2nd & 4th Sunday 9am For further information

ph 426 4952

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Orewa Community Church Discovering God Sharing Christ’s Love Sunday Family Services 10am + Kids Journeys 17 June: Vision Sunday Speakers: Leadership 24 June: God is at Work ‘Who Cares? And So What’ Speaker: Cherie Wallace

OREWA LADIES CLUB Come along on the 1st Thursday of the month at 10am at the St John’s Catholic Church Orewa for friendship, speakers and outings. Ph Audrey 4267115.

RODNEY APHASIA SUPPORT Meeting for people with aphasia and their caregivers. Meetings are on the 4th Thursday of month, Rotary House Silverdale, 1.30pm-3.30pm.

Membership single $15, couple $20 includes afternoon tea, guest speakers, aphasia library, and attendance to workshops designed to help improve communication. We welcome guests at any time. Contact Lisa Administrator rodneyaphasiagroup@gmail.com. Next meeting June 28.

SERVING SPOONS - MEALS THAT MATTER: Feeling lonely and needing some company, or having difficulty making ends meet? Join us for a free community lunch, in conjunction with Love Soup, on the last Monday of each month at 12.30pm, St John’s Church Hall, 180 Centreway Rd, Orewa. Ph 426 5599.

WHANGAPARAOA INDOOR BOWLING CLUB has started its 2018 season and new members are welcome. Come and learn this easy to play game. Club nights Monday 7pm at Whangaparaoa Primary School hall, also Thursday afternoon at the Whangaparaoa Hall. Info contact Geoff 428 5915 or Owen 426 8476.

PUBLIC NOTICES AGM – MANLY PARK SENIORS TENNIS CLUB. To be held at 11am on Friday 29th June 2018 at the Clubrooms at 56 Laurence St Manly, Whangaparaoa RODNEY APHASIA GROUP Annual General Meeting. July 26, join us for a shared lunch and meeting, starting at 12pm. Refreshments included. Please bring a plate to share. Further info: rodneyaphasiagroup@gmail.com.

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Ph 027 553 3032 or 09 428 5887 A PUMP DOCTOR will keep you pumping. Ph 0274 430 654.

BUILDER SEMI RETIRED – for all those small building jobs. Good rates. Ph/txt Rob 021 167 2155 or 09 426 2960 CABINET MAKER/JOINER (RETIRED) Tables, drawers, dressers, shelving, cabinets etc. Low rates. Workmanship guaranteed. Ph Derek 426 3541.

ELECTRICIAN – SEMI RETIRED Affordable rates. Ph Bruce 021 241 0000.

HANDYMAN CARPENTRY, CABINETMAKING, repairs, small jobs, rubbish removal etc Ph/Txt 027 420 5155 PLASTERING, GIB STOPPING, Repairs/ small jobs. Keith 424 8841/022 682 4760.

PEST CONTROL, Flies, spiders, cockroaches, ants, rodents, wasps.

Competitive prices. Ph 426 2253.

WATERBLASTING & CHEMICAL HOUSE WASHING. Careful service, reasonable rates. Ph 426 2253.

WATER FILTERS - Underbench, Whole house, UV & water spotting, Work Guaranteed. Ph Steve 027 478 7427 steve@aquafilter.co.nz

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

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One of NZ’s leading graphics/design & visual communication teachers, Paul Bourdot, is now available for tutoring. All secondary school levels, Years 9-13, NCEA & Scholarship. paulbourdot.com ph 022 127 4928.

HAIRDRESSING MOBILE HAIRCUTS European trained hairstylist to visit you at your time, your place. Sabine Ph 426 9652 021 149 8598

HEALTH & BEAUTY CHINESE ACC TREATMENT PROVIDER Helping you with: Acupuncture, massage, cupping & bioelectricity etc 2 Milner Avenue, Silverdale, (beside new Silverdale Mall) Phone 022 308 8669 WINTER SPECIAL! HANDS & FEET Nails cut & filed, includes hand & foot massage. $30 each – $50 for two. I will come to you. Phone 424 0676.

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

TRANSPORT DRIVING MISS DAISY

Reliable, safe, TMS Registered Ph 428 4490 or 021 035 0431. hibiscus@drivingmissdaisy.co.nz

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A SMART REPAIR Service for F&P smartdrive washers, F&P/Simpson dryers. Prompt service 09 423 9660 or 021 168 7349.

BAY APPLIANCE REPAIRS – All major laundry/kitchen brands, small appliances, & power tools. Work guaranteed EWRB reg. Ph 09 947 0333 or 022 600 9919.

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Support the businesses that support Hibiscus Matters COLT .4 1873 MODEL REPLICA $250 Everything works like the real gun. No danger, doesn’t shoot. Ph Allan 426 5916

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LOCAL MARKETS: Silverdale Markets, every Saturday 8am–1pm • Hibiscus Coast Markets, Whangaparaoa Community Hall, last Saturday of each month 10am-2pm • Hobbs Wharf Market, 132 Pinecrest Drive, Gulf Harbour, 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 10am–2pm • Waitoki Village Market day, Waitoki Hall, Kahikatea Flat Rd, first Saturday of month 8.30am–12pm • Crystal Visions Holistic Market, St Johns Ambulance Hall, 36 Silverdale Rd, Silverdale, second Saturday of the month 10am-3pm • Orewa Farmers’ market, Orewa Square carpark, every Sunday 8am–12.30pm • Puhoi Farmers’ market, Puhoi Sports Club, last Sunday of the month 8.30am -12.30pm.

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June 2018

Macaskill art exhibition, Emma Jean Gallery, 7 Pharmacy Talk 2-30 Malcolm Agency Lane, Silverdale Village. with Tania Adams Hibiscus Coast Photographic Exhibition, Whangaparaoa 4-17 Library, Main St, Whangaparaoa. Info: phone 427 3710.

Pharmacist at Unichem Manly Artists Neville Bradley and Annette Denholm show 5–Jul 1 new work in Splashes of Art at Estuary Arts Centre, Western Reserve, Orewa.

Creative Photography Group exhibition, part of Is it a Cold or Flu? the Auckland Festival of Photography, Estuary Arts 5–Jul 1 Centre, Western Reserve, Orewa It’s here! Winter and the flu both hit the Whangaparaoa peninsula Superstar Tribute Show, Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, 43a last week. For most, it is hard to distinguish between a cold and a Vipond Road, Stanmore Bay, 7.30pm. Allocated seating, tickets 16 flu. Although those that have actually had the flu will tell you that $20, phone 424 9026. “you REALLY know when you’ve got the flu!” And we must also never Ladies’ Night Out, Gulf Harbour School, 65 Alec Craig Way, forget, that flu symptoms are very similar to symptoms of meningitis, Gulf Harbour, 7pm-10pm. Featuring a fashion show, style 16 so it pays to be vigilant. secrets, boutique market and more for women only. Info and tickets: gulfharbour.school.nz

Heaven and Earth glow in the dark giant puppet show, at Centrestage Theatre, Centreway Rd, Orewa, 11am 18-22 and 1pm each day. Tickets $7.50 from Estuary Arts Centre, Western Reserve, Orewa, phone 426 5570.

Light up your Bike ride around Te Ara Tahuna/Orewa Estuary 23 cycleway. Meet in Western Reserve, 5.30pm. A fun ride for adults and children – decorate bikes with lights, bells and whistles! All welcome. Free. Info: www.tuac.co.nz (see story p20)

from the Past play at the Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, 43a 23 Blast Vipond Rd, Stanmore Bay, 7pm, $5 entry. Info: phone 424 9026.

Good as New Winter Pre Loved Kids Market, Orewa Community 23 Centre, Hibiscus Coast Highway, 9am-12 noon. More than 50 stalls selling quality pre-loved clothes, toys, nursery furniture, books, games and accessories.

Ice Skating at Red Beach School hall, 20 Albert Hall 28-30 Dr, Red Beach, 3pm-6pm Thursday and Friday and Saturday 10am-4pm. All ages welcome. Admission: children $8, adults $12, and family $35. Info: email rachelle@redbeach.school.nz

Hibiscus Coast Orchid Society Winter Display, Orewa 30 Community Hall, Orewa Square, Orewa, 9am-3.30pm. Orchids and posy bowls for sale. Raffle, free entry. All welcome.

Steve Tulloch Band play at the Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, 30 The 43a Vipond Rd, Stanmore Bay, 7pm, $5 entry. Info: phone 424 9026.

Hibiscus Coast Singers present A Winter’s 30 & Jul 1 Feast, music by Vivaldi, Berlin and Abba, Red Beach Methodist Church, 76 Red Beach Road, Whangaparaoa, 3.30pm

Colds symptoms usually appear gradually and may include a hacking or phlegmy cough, sore throat, sneezing, stuffy nose, mild headache, and sometime slight aches, low grade fever and mild chest discomfort. Influenza or flu on the other had comes on more suddenly and may include a dry, non-phlegmy cough, moderate to severe headache, high fever, moderate to severe tiredness, chest discomfort and severe aches .

Unfortunately both colds and flu are caused by viruses, so can’t be treated with antibiotics. You can treat the symptoms with throat lozenges for sore throats, paracetamol for fever, cough mixtures for coughs and nasal sprays for stuffy noses amongst other things. Your best bet is to check with your friendly pharmacist (us!) about what might suit you. As well as checking you don’t have a more serious bacterial infection and need a trip to the doctor.

There are also natural health remedies to consider. They may help to decrease the severity of the cold or flu and decrease the length of time of your illness. Echinacea is now one of the most recognized herbal supplements used to help with a cold. Zinc and vitamin C are also well known for their immune boosting properties.

If you haven’t had your influenza vaccine, do not delay! Get in to us at the pharmacy or book in at the doctors as soon as you can.

And yes, we have also seen several cases of manflu in the community. It’s also known as the common cold, but in sympathy with men, I have to say that a bad head cold can feel truly awful!

(both days). Tickets $25 from choir members, at door, or phone 426 6043.

July 2018

Flu Shot

Church, 945 Whangaparaoa Road, Manly, Whangaparaoa, 2pm-3.30pm.

Find out your rights and information to consider. Question and answer session. Registration: www.eventfinda.co.nz (see story p16)

Now available at Unichem Manly Pharmacy

train layouts, warships & radio controlled planes. Organised by the Auckland Marklin Club. Info: phone Phil 027 440 0409 or see EventFinda (search Marklin).

Call in or phone 424 7708 today for details

Thinking of Living in a Retirement Village? Free seminar by The 4 Commission for Financial Capability with support from the Retirement Villages Association and legal practitioners. Methodist

Model Trains, Boats & Planes Show, Whangaparaoa Hall, 7 & 8 719 Whangaparaoa Rd, Whangaparaoa, open both days from 10am-4.30pm. Adults $5, children $2.50. Family $10. Operating

Boomerang Bags cutting/sewing bee, Orewa Library, Moana 21 Ave, Orewa, 10am-12pm. Theme is Plastic Free July. Pop in and help prepare kitsets ready to be sewn. Share ideas about how

to make NZ plastic free! Fabric provided, please bring own scissors.

Info: visit Boomerang Bags Hibiscus Coast on Facebook or email hbcboomerangbags@gmail.com

53B Rawhiti Road, Manly Village Whangaparaoa Ph (09) 424 7708 Fax (09) 424 7427 www.unichemmanly.co.nz

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Manly Pharmacy

Your local health professional

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Warriors take health message to school Stanmore Bay School’s membership of the Warriors’ school programme has paid off with a number of visits by players and representatives of the team in the last few years.

The most recent one was on May 28, when two Warriors and a Kiwi Fern gave their Prepare to Perform presentation to a full assembly.

The presentation by junior Warrior prop Keanu Laumatia-Paki, Kiwi Fern Georgia Hale and Warrior winger David Fusitu’a, included a quiz about the Warriors as well as interactive information about healthy eating, staying hydrated and getting enough sleep.

To mark the contribution of outgoing principal Carol Abley, the Warriors presented her with a ball autographed by the team.

The school’s rugby league team was also congratulated on winning the North Harbour primary schools trophy. The team beat Red Beach School 5-3 in the final at Auckland Rugby League’s first primary school tournament of the year on May 15 at Freyberg Park.

This puts them forward to the Champion of Champions competition at Cornwall Park on July 3.

Clockwise from above, One game involved warriors players feeding a student dry Weetbix washed down with water! Warrior David Fusitu’a with student Max Rolston. Outgoing principal Carol Abley receives an autographed ball from the Warriors. Warriors players receive a loud, enthusiastic welcome from Stanmore Bay School students. Left, Junior Warrior Keanu Laumatia-Paki, left, and Kiwi Ferns player Georgia Hale encourage Kingston Phua in the dry Weetbix competition.

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