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Work will begin this year on the largest retirement village ever to be built on the Hibiscus Coast.

Coast’s biggest retirement village gets green light A retirement village proposed for Silverdale obtained resource consent at the end of last month, despite Auckland Council opposition. The village, named The Botanic (HM May 20) will fill an 8ha site near the park and ride on Small Road and, with 501 units, has the potential for 900

residents – almost twice as many as the current biggest village on the Coast. The Botanic co-owner Alan Edwards says the consent was granted by independent commissioners with almost no changes to the application. This is despite Auckland Council planners’ recommendation that

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consent be refused. Council opposed the proposal on a number of counts including effects on the environment, as well as traffic and economic effects. The decision states that traffic and transportation issues were resolved “due to an amendment in relation to

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As well as 442 apartments, 59 villas and 49 aged care beds, the village includes a childcare centre catering for 100 children, a commercial space on Small Road, and facilities such as a bowling green, clubhouse and pool. The tallest building is the fivestorey main community centre. Most apartments are four levels. Mr Edwards says the name The Botanic is about the desire to “let nature in”. Plants on the riparian margins on both sides of a stream through the site will be maintained “as much as possible”, while other existing vegetation will be removed. Mr Edwards says new plantings will provide green spaces. He says it is hoped that earthworks can begin this year with construction to commence in the first quarter of next year. The plan is for the first residents to be able to move in around the second quarter of next year. The full resource consent decision is linked to this story at localmatters.co.nz

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Apartments go ahead on busy Whangaparāoa Road site Things can move pretty fast in real estate and plans are now well advanced to build 20 apartments on a busy section of Whangaparāoa Road opposite Coast Plaza and next to Whangaparāoa College. The two adjacent sites (694 and 696 Whangaparāoa Road) with a total area of 2208sqm went up for sale just three months ago (HM July 1), ready to go with resource consent granted for 20 townhouses. The consent application was not publicly notified and fits within the Residential-Terraced Housing zoning of the site. Those plans have been taken up by Ceta Developments, which became a registered company

last July. Its directors are Jason Donnelly and Nicholas Paterson, both from the North Shore. Ceta has named its Whangaparāoa development Palm Green Terraces. The zoning allows for high density housing of up to five storeys but the apartments on the plans are two storeys high. The six three-bedroom and 14 two-bedroom townhouses, designed by Ozac Architects, are priced from $650,000 to $710,000 and Wallace & Stratton real estate agent Stefan Powney said last week that all but one has already been sold off the plans. There is one carpark per townhouse and access is directly onto Whangaparāoa Road near traffic lights.

In the resource consent application, it was noted that the local road network is currently congested at peak times and that the development will contribute further to this. “The proposal will result in an increase of potential vehicle movements to the local road network by approximately 180 vehicle movements”, the application stated. “However, the zoning appears to allow for this level of development and the long-term plan has a number of proposals to address this.” Ceta Developments was contacted for comment but did not respond prior to our deadline.

Consultation opens as Dairy Flat airport seeks stronger status The North Shore Aero Club at Dairy Flat is seeking Airport Authority status – a process that involves considerable effort and time, including consultation and a decision that rests ultimately with Government. A public meeting about the proposal will be held on October 29. In its application, the aero club says that it was well advanced in drafting its application prior to Covid-19. “The rapid unfolding chain of events has reinforced the importance of now lodging this application,” the document says. If successful, Airport Authority status would support further development of the airport, however general manager John Puncheon says the application is mainly about protecting its position as Dairy Flat develops. The area surrounding the airport is zoned business and light industrial and the creation of the North Shore Airport Precinct in the Auckland Unitary Plan provides certainty and town planning regulatory support to protect its future operations. However, Mr Puncheon says the club, which owns and runs the airport, wants to ensure that future development,

particularly the location of proposed roads, works in synergy with the airport. “Our number one concern is safety – making sure the airport’s operations are safe, and that future planning doesn’t compromise that,” he says. Airport Authority status allows an organisation to make its own bylaws, which must be Government approved, and for compulsory acquisition of land (with approval from the Minister of Lands). It does not change the number or size of aircraft permitted to use the airport and surrounding airspace, however it may support further development of the airport, which could have the effect of attracting more aircraft. The facility already provides flights to Great Barrier Island on planes with up to 15-seats and Mr Puncheon says the club is keen to see a few more regional services and runway upgrades. He says any such work must provide benefits to members. “There is a desire for a moderate increase, but being

realistic, there is no way it is ever going to become a significant airport and we don’t want that,” he says. “Maybe we could look at a bit bigger than 15-seaters, but we are not talking big aircraft by any stretch of the imagination.” The application states that airport management are of the view that public consultation on Airport Authority status is not needed, as it was addressed during the formation of the Unitary Plan. Nevertheless, consultation with “affected stakeholders” is a key part of the process and a public meeting is being held on Thursday, October 29 at the Dairy Flat Community Hall, 6 Postman Road, Dairy Flat, starting 7pm. To attend, RSVP by emailing airports@transport.govt.nz. Info and submissions: transport.govt.nz/air/airportauthority-status/north-shore-airports-application, email airports@transport.govt.nz or in writing to North Shore Airport Consultation, Ministry of Transport, PO Box 3175, Wellington, 6140. Submissions close on November 9.

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Has anyone else had incoming mail go missing? In December, before the pandemic, about six of my letters from overseas disappeared – from the UK, Ireland, USA and Hawaii. I contacted postal head office in Wellington but they didn’t (couldn’t) help even though the fault must lie in this country. Recently, two more letters were mailed from Ireland, fast post in mid-July, and arrived here in September, two months later. I suppose Covid-19 can be blamed this time. Jean Whitehouse, Red Beach NZ Post international supply chain solutions general manager Murray Silcock responded as follows: NZ Post delivered around 318 million letters in the last financial year. We do our best to deliver all of these safely, and within our targeted service time. For domestic letters, that is three working days. There are a number of reasons the letters in December may not have arrived – they may have been incorrectly addressed, they may have been lost before they arrived in the country or in rare instances they may have been lost or mis-delivered in New Zealand. If this is the case, we are very sorry. It’s important to note that NZ Post does not have any control over the first two legs (domestic transit and airline transit) of an international letter’s journey to the country. That is dependent on the sending postal agency. There have been a number of delays with countries sending to New Zealand this year, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which has resulted in far less airplanes flying post around the world. Once letters are in the country and have cleared the border, we aim to have them delivered within three working days. We’re really sorry to hear about these problems. We would be happy to look further into this and whether there are any systemic problems to delivery in your area. It’s also always important for the sender to include their address as well, so

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Cannabis views I am surprised that Tuari Potiki, chair of the Drug Foundation and Director of Maori Development at Otago University, is advocating the legalisation of recreational cannabis, especially after his personal experiences as a drug addict. Legalisation will generate a wider use of cannabis being readily available to over 20 year olds. It will not deter the mainly gang activities who can easily undercut the retail price and provide cannabis with a higher THC content. No doubt they will target teenagers more than before. Generally, productivity will decline – late arrival at work/absenteeism and a lower focus on the work at hand. Work place accidents will increase especially in the construction sector. I agree that users should not be prosecuted and be directed to health rehabilitation. More resources should be put in place to bring suppliers to justice. Many years ago I studied research on cannabis, and picked up a report from a New York University professor. It takes 30 days for two joints to be eliminated from the body (imagine the time for ongoing regular use), male sperm count is steadily reduced with ongoing use, and over 70 percent move onto harder drugs as they no longer get the same “kick”. The latest statistics reveal that currently there are more drug related road deaths than alcohol related. Lleon Downes, Ōrewa (abridged)

Sign misread NZ Sign Solutions would like to make an apology to anyone who may have taken offense to our sign which referred to mask wearing. We have been changing our sign messages weekly since March to bring some

Covid humour to the Coast and have a laugh at Covid. We have received many calls and positive facebook comments about how clever and funny they are. The message which someone took offence to was a song by Freddie Mercury (which we referenced on facebook) and was a play on the words of Queen’s We will Rock You song. Coasties messaged us that they had driven past the sign and ended up singing that song to work. The week before we had done a movie title. Our staff member received an anonymous call and received a threat against our company property. Please if anyone has a complaint, ask for management and leave your number so we can have a chat and resolve the matter. We did not intend at all for the sign to be political or offensive, our intention purely was to be able to bring some Coastie humour during a difficult 2020. Karen Browne, NZ Sign Solutions, Whangaparāoa

Penlink misinformation It is disappointing to see some election candidates taking the Trump attitude that peddling a few little untruths is OK. The attitude is – put it up on social media and some will stick. Even more disturbing is so called social media moderators editing out what doesn’t suit their political viewpoint. A serious case in point on this is the exchanges that have been taking place in the Hibiscus Coast community Facebook pages, where incorrect information has been put up by supporters of Mark Mitchell, the National candidate, with claims he has been instrumental in seeing the go ahead for the much needed Penlink route out of Whangaparāoa. Despite promises made in a press release in April 2006, following on from their 2005 election commitments, National said; “National Party commits to Penlink.” It goes on to say the National Party

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The spectacle of a crowd of road workers wearing high viz jackets, alongside Auckland Transport and Local Board officials, who were about to pose for a photo was too much for one passerby in Moenui Ave last week. “Starting Penlink are we? About time!” she called out as she whistled by in her wheelchair.

committed to Penlink within 10 years of becoming government. Of course, that never happened. And no funding was ever committed in National’s election infrastructure promises during their period in government or indeed during the 2017 election and, as recently, as last year it didn’t feature in their infrastructure plan. Now that Labour list MP based in Rodney, Marja Lubeck, has spoken several times in parliament and secured $411 million in funding to deliver this much-need infrastructure, National MP Mark Mitchell has as recently as this week in Hibiscus Matters claimed to have achieved success on delivering Penlink. It is my understanding Ms Lubeck has been unable to cross post on this to put the record straight. Hopefully, you will publish this and fix that injustice. Stephen Doyle, Ōrewa (abridged) Editor’s note: There has been a lot of strong advocacy for Penlink over many years. Janet Fitzgerald and Penlink Now; former Rodney District Council Major Penny Webster (known by then Minister of Transport as ‘Penny Link’), Hibiscus & Bays Local Board members, Councillors and National MP Mark Mitchell. Labour list MP Marja Lubeck got it across the line, coupled with huge growth in the area making the business case more compelling. For the latest on Penlink, see brief p7. Are you following us on facebook and Instagram? hibiscusmatters localmattersnz

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Coast’s first Rockquest winners Teenage duo Ben and Brody Glanfield of Stanmore Bay are Smokefree Rockquest winners, placing first in the solo/duo category at the online final last month. They are believed to be the first musicians on the Hibiscus Coast to win the prestigious competition, although it has been going 30 years and the organiser’s records are unclear on the origins of previous winners. The siblings, who placed third last year, also won the 2020 Best Song Award for Open Up; they write original material together and performed two songs in the final. Normally the final is a live performance before an audience of hundreds, but this year due to Covid-19 gathering restrictions, it involved recording songs for an event that was later streamed, on September 24. Brody says they were grateful that the final went ahead, because at first it was unclear what could be done within the restrictions. Ben says all finalists recorded their music in an Auckland film studio as well as doing photo shoots and interviews. “It was a totally different experience from last year, and still really fun,” he says. The judges on the night were Jeff Newton of NZ on Air; ZM Creative Director Ross Flahive; Heidi Ettema of Mushroom Music Publishing; Hamish Jackson, NZ Rockshop, and musicians Elizabeth Stokes (The Beths), and Julia Deans. Ross Flahive describes Ben and Brody

as “the whole package”. “Their songs are well structured with catchy hooks, nice harmonies and well thought out lyrics. Their performance reflects an act that is ready to go,” Ross says. Ben and Brody found out they were the winners while watching the final online. “It was quite shocking and exciting!” Ben says. “We are over the moon,” Brody says, “and so proud to be representing the Hibiscus Coast.” Brody, 17 and Ben, 15, get to record both the original songs they sang in the final – Open Up and Fire Called Love – as their prize, as well as making a music video. The competition is open to high school-age students and as Brody will no longer be at college next year, Ben plans to enter the next Smokefree Rockquest as a soloist. Brody will focus on music development programmes and live performance after she leaves school. The pair will continue to write music and perform together, and have a busy summer ahead including playing at a number of weddings and also at the Ōrewa Surf Sounds concert. “We just want to get as much of our music out there as we can,” Ben says. Musical successes from past Smokefree Rockquests include Broods, Kimbra, Opshop, Evermore, Ladyhawke, Tiny Ruins, Brooke Fraser, Anika Moa, Aldous Harding, Phoenix Foundation, Devilskin, The Black Seeds and Bic Runga.

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Following the intervention of three councillors – John Watson, Wayne Walker and Greg Sayers – Watercare has approved a proposal for “a new discounted water service” for customers on rainwater tanks. Last month, the three councillors attended Watercare’s board meeting seeking a limited duration reduction in the charge to connect to town supply (HM September 16). The idea is that people on rainwater tanks can connect and use the town supply to fill their tanks by hose providing some water security in a draught. Watercare’s acting chief executive Marlon Bridge says the intention is to offer Whangaparāoa customers who have a rain tank and whose properties are located immediately next to an existing water network the option to connect to a low-flow supply for tank replenishment. The lower flow rate is not suitable for home supply, this is to top up tanks via a hose. To connect the house and increase the flow rate, houseowners would need to pay the balance – ie, the normal town supply connection rate. “The low flow rate means we can offer this service with a reduced infrastructure growth charge and without putting strain on the local water supply,” Mr Bridge says. “We hope to have the service available before summer and are currently working through the logistics. Costs are yet to be finalised but it is anticipated that households would continue to use tank supply and simply pay for any water used to top up their tanks on a user pays basis.” Whangaparāoa customers will be the first to be offered this new service, due to the number of potential customers, availability of the water network and the high demand for tank filling

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during dry weather. “Our intention is to roll out the service to other areas based on the level of interest and our ability to support the demand,” Mr Bridge says. Watercare will release further details on the new connection service, including pricing, once it has met with local board members to work through the logistics of introducing the scheme. Cr Watson says they are pleased with Watercare’s ‘can do’ response. “It certainly offers a large number of people an option in a draught. Once people know the details they will be able to decide whether it suits them or not.”

Water restrictions adjusted for businesses

Auckland Council is maintaining residential water restrictions for now, but this week it loosened restrictions on outdoor water use by businesses. From October 12, commercial water users will be able to use hoses equipped with a handheld trigger nozzle. Commercial car washes will also be allowed to operate. The businesses have to meet water savings targets or risk the water restrictions being reinstated. It is hoped these changes will help the economic impact that mandatory restrictions have placed on businesses such as nurseries and water blasting contractors already under financial hardship due to Covid-19. The effects will be monitored, and the restrictions reviewed before the end of the year. Cr John Watson says it is hoped that it will be possible to ease the ban on outdoor water use for residents because of good water savings to date, new supply coming online and a weather forecast that predicts more rain than originally anticipated this summer.

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In my last Viewpiont (HM June 17), I wrote about the idea of ratepayers being able to install a water tank (or a second tank), upgrade or replace their waterpump and have the cost of this added as a low interest loan to their rates. I still believe it’s a great idea, and one that I received a lot of positive feedback on after Viewpoint was published. Unfortunately the response back from those in ‘the know’ at council was that council is not in the position of being able to lend money and people would have to ask their bank for a loan. Many people won’t go to their banks – especially if they are on town supply but wish to install a tank to ‘do their bit’ for the environment by storing rainwater – but would pay extra in their rates if it was offered. My view is that provided the ratepayer is paying at least the same interest rate as the council is, our council wouldn’t be any worse off financially and ultimately it would help ensure the future of our water resources. Local board member Victoria Short has also been approached by people in the Bays (North Shore) with the same questions, so it’s not only Coasties who are wanting this – it’s ratepayers from all areas in our local board. I fail to see how an idea so simple and so effective could be snuffed out before it is fully explored. I wasn’t asking for the wheel to be reinvented, as this process had all been done years before, when ratepayers were encouraged to have town supply connected. How long is it going to take, and how low are our water resources going to get before something is done? Why not plan for the future, rather than reach crisis point when it will be too late for all the ‘would have, should have, could have’ ideas? To me it’s still a no brainer and I find it so frustrating that big issues like this aren’t dealt with in a pragmatic and logical approach. Just a blanket ‘council can’t lend money you’d need to contact your bank’ response is not enough. On a lighter and more positive note, it’s great that work has started in Moenui Ave by Countdown on the pedestrian crossings, to help reduce speed. A few more changes like this will help ensure the risk of accidents in this very busy area is kept to a minimum. Finally I would just like to thank all those who are supporting local business. It is heartwarming to visit a local cafe and see it so full. It might be only a cup of coffee for us, but it’s bread and butter for our cafe owners and staff. Keep up the good work!

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From left, At Northern Union, candidates, from left, Kathryn Flay, John Davies, Mark Mitchell, Lorayne Ferguson, Ryan Nicholls and Fiona Mackenzie. The audience was a mix of ages, but the target, young voters, were well represented.

Candidates quizzed in Silverdale youth-focused event A Meet the Candidates event designed to attract young voters turned out to be the only chance for locals to quiz candidates this election. Other events, including one planned by Grey Power, were casualties of Covid-19 gathering restrictions. At Northern Union in Silverdale on October 7, seven candidates had the opportunity to answer questions set by organiser of the event, Caitlin Watson. There was also time for questions from the audience. Caitlin said with young voter turnout low, she was hoping the bar atmosphere would be a friendly and inviting one for youth, encouraging them to participate. Five of the candidates were locals,

while two – The Greens’ Ryan Nicholls and TOP’s Shai Navot – are standing on the North Shore but seeking the party vote. Most of the big issues this campaign were raised including climate change, the economy, housing affordability and both referendums. There was also plenty of humour, particularly from Sustainable NZ’s John Davies and National’s Mark Mitchell. Quick fire rounds of yes/no questions largely divided candidates cleanly in half – the only exception was ‘Does more need to be done to fight climate change’, where all said ‘yes’. Four of the seven parties – TOP, New

Conservative, National and Advance NZ/NZPP said they wanted changes to the public health approach to Covid-19, while The Greens, Labour and Sustainable NZ were happy with the current approach. Most candidates were in agreement that Government should review the Auckland super city and consider splitting it up, in response to a question from audience member Cr John Watson. Cannabis legalisation was one of the hottest topics. Mark Mitchell said why would you legalise something when overseas, doing so has caused more harm to health. “I also thought we were moving towards a smoke-free 2025,”

he said. TOP’s Shai Navot strongly disagreed, saying the current system is not working with dope widely available and controlled by criminals. “Why would you continue with policy that is clearly not working?” she asked. There were several tables of young people at the event, including 18-yearold first time voter Helena Vaha, who said she came along open to hear what all candidates had to say. “My family has their own opinions and I am trying to figure out mine, so that’s why I’m here,” she said. Later, she said she’d learned quite a bit about the different parties’ values and it had given her a lot to think about before she votes.

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Strong views are held on both sides of both referendums.

Referendums addressing emotive issues

The Cannabis Legalisation and Control referendum will give the public the opportunity to vote on whether the recreational use of cannabis should be legal for people aged 20 years or over. It will have no effect on the legal status of medicinal cannabis and hemp production, which are both legal already. Although the referendum is nonbinding, Labour has promised that if the public votes to legalise recreational cannabis, it will support proposed legislation. National, on the other hand, under leader Judith Collins, is clearly opposed to the recreational use and

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cannabis (or its equivalent) with another person aged 20 or over However, cannabis won’t automatically or immediately become legal if the vote is ‘yes’. There would still be quite a lengthy legislative process to go through and Parliament would still have the option of putting the bill to a vote. The End of Life Choice referendum will ask voters if the 2019 Act, giving people with a terminal illness the option of requesting assisted dying, should come in to force. The result will determine if voluntary euthanasia, when approved by two doctors, becomes legal for those who are terminally ill and have less than six

months to live. Only a person aged 18 and over can make the request. If at least 50 percent of voters tick ‘yes’, the law will come into force a year after the date the final votes are announced. Voting in the referendums is not compulsory and referendum votes will not be counted on election night. Preliminary referendum results will be released by the Electoral Commission on Friday October 30. The official results will be released on November 6. More information: see Hibiscus Matters’ August 19 Referendum Feature at localmatters.co.nz and visit referendums.govt.nz

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The work started in Moenui Avenue. From left, Fulton Hogan project engineer Emily Doyle, Hibiscus and Bays Local Board chair Gary Brown, AT project manager Kyle Donegan and Destination Ōrewa Beach administrator Gayle Hill.

Safety high on Ōrewa town centre upgrade agenda A $1 million project aimed at making it safer to walk, bike or scooter around the Ōrewa town centre (HM September 2) is now underway. The improvements include: three raised pedestrian crossings – on Florence Ave, Moana Ave and Tamariki Ave; a zebra crossing on Tamariki Ave; a pram crossing with kerb build outs on George Lowe Place; new speed bumps on Moana Ave, Tamariki Ave and Moenui Ave; new ‘gateway treatments’ at the town centre entrance, which consists of side islands and painted ‘30’ markings on six roads and removal of three car parking spaces at the Centreway Road intersection to enable these changes and the addition of five carparks on Hibiscus Coast Highway, in front of McDonalds. During construction there will be some road closures and detours, but

the work should be finished before the end of November. An Auckland Transport (AT) spokesperson says the improvements will complement safer speed limits, which are scheduled to come in effect on November 30. Speed limits will be reduced to 30km/h on the roads included in the Speed Limits Bylaw 2019. These roads include all or part of Florence Ave, Alice Ave, Marine View, Moana Ave, Riverside Rd, Moenui Ave and Hibiscus Coast Highway. AT says around 80 percent of all road deaths and serious injuries occur on 50km/h local urban roads. Nearly half of those deaths and injuries involve vulnerable road users such as children and the elderly. The Ōrewa town centre project is a collaboration between AT, Hibiscus and Bays Local Board and Destination Ōrewa Beach, and has been partly funded by the regional fuel tax.

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Worms do their bit for sustainability Wiggling towards a more sustainable future, New World Ōrewa has recently installed New Zealand’s first supermarket worm farm. The store’s newest co-workers are responsible for breaking down any green scraps and have an appetite of up to eight kilograms of organic waste a day. New World Ōrewa owner-operator Steve McClean says when family friends approached him with the opportunity to install a worm farm, he thought it was a marvellous idea. “Worm farms are a great way to reduce green scraps and we’re looking forward to using the compost as nutrients for our exterior store gardens,” he says. Additional food waste that is not given to the store’s worm farm is further diverted away from landfill and donated to The Forest School, just north of

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Spring is here and I’ve been watching a pair of thrushes raising a family of two chicks outside my lounge window. It’s been lovely to watch the female building the nest, sitting on eggs and finally feeding the eager chicks. These fledged yesterday and are now hiding out under the kanuka tree they grew up in. Thrushes and blackbirds thrive in our gardens, feeding as they do on earthworms, slugs and snails of which there is an abundance. But what of birds that feed on other food types? Many of us put out sugar water and plant nectar-producing trees to attract tui, for example, but how do you attract other types of native bird? It comes down to providing three things – food, a place to nest and safety. Two birds which I love in my garden are fantails and grey warblers. These birds have similar needs which are not often provided for. Both are insect eaters – the acrobatic fantail or piwakawaka, catches its food in the air while the warbler combs branches and leaves for insects. As a rule, insects require some level of untidiness to thrive, and so aren’t abundant in most tidy urban gardens. But if you have the space and want to try it, there are things you can do. Around my own quarter acre I have planted fast-growing kanuka, which provides great cover and, along with manuka, is a favourite of both fantails and riroriro, the grey warbler. Both birds regularly feed among these trees and grey warblers even nested there last year. Underneath the kanuka, kawakawa and karo are growing, and the ground is covered with a forest-floor of leaves and twigs, great for more insect life. My compost bin also seems to be a favourite place for fantails. We can also help birds with the third prong in their survival, safety. Keeping cats inside where possible helps and trapping rats is another simple garden activity. Find out from Pest Free Hibiscus Coast how you can become part of the community trapping project Forest and Bird is supporting on the Coast.

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Food waste scheme needs more business buy-in Eighty banana palms on a farm at Waitoki are flourishing thanks to food scraps collected from commercial premises on the Hibiscus Coast, which would otherwise have gone to landfill. The City to Farm Comporting trial run by Hibiscus Coast Zero Waste has, in 20 months, diverted 40 tonnes of food waste. And Sustainable North Trust trustee Betsy Kettle says that’s just the beginning. The trust has applied to Auckland Council’s Waste Minimisation Fund for a $50,000 grant to expand the scheme, with a decision likely to be known sometime next month. “If successful, we hope to increase the amount we collect to somewhere between 200 and 300 tonnes a year,” Betsy says. Composting not only diverts waste from landfill where it produces methane, but it also supports photosynthesis, which removes carbon from the atmosphere. Currently, about half of what Auckland sends to landfill could be composted. “Our current operation is carbon neutral according to Dr Sarah McLaren, from at Massey University, who is the NZ Life Cycle Management Centre director. “She believes we will be carbon negative (ie taking carbon out of the atmosphere) after the expansion.” Betsy says one of the hurdles the scheme has struggled with is getting

From left, covering over the swale. A swale planted with banana palms. Lady finger bananas ripening.

more buy-in from commercial food waste producers. “Unfortunately, under the current waste collection system, food premises are charged on volume, not weight. If it were the other way around, then it would make sense for them to pay us to get rid of the waste because food waste is heavy.” Betsy hopes that the increase in the waste levy will focus people’s minds on how much food is going to landfill and the impact this is having on the environment. Two businesses that have come on

board early in the scheme are the Evelyn Page Retirement Village and the Two Spoons cafe in Whangaparāoa. Two Spoons co-owners Trish and Nigel Middleton say they have always been mindful of their impact on the environment as a business. “It’s built into our valves to find the best ways to support sustainable practices,” they say. “We had outgrown composting through our backyard and needed another sustainable system to deal with organic food waste and paper waste.” They say the City to Farm scheme is easy and doesn’t smell, and they would

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encourage other businesses to get involved. “It takes soft paper as well as food scraps, so it hugely reduces the amount of food scraps and paper waste going into landfill. “We have now diverted three tonnes of food scraps and soft paper over the last year using this system.” Betsy is keen to hear from businesses that would like to be involved. To learn more, contact Betsy Kettle on 021 0826 8196 or hibiscuscoastzerowaste@ gmail.com or visit the Hibiscus Coast Zero Waste Facebook page.

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New device in war against silted waterways

Auckland Council is calling on the latest technology as it focuses on reducing sediment runoff from land development. Last month Council’s Natural Environment Strategy Unit, Sediment Control, principal analyst, Sarah Le Claire, told the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board at a workshop that improvements are needed in how Council monitors small building sites and infill developments in particular. “Sediment issues on small sites mount up, and we’re very aware of the problem in this local board area,” Ms Le Claire told members. “Waterways are suffering and we need to change our approach.” She said 120 building inspectors had been trained and in the past year, compliance had improved from 90 percent non-compliance to 51 percent compliance. The local board was also told that Council has identified a lack of consistent, compulsory industry training in environmental management and sediment control issues and is attempting to remedy this, including the possibility of delivering a pilot course. Key to reducing runoff is a new piece of kit that collects and reports real time sediment monitoring data in areas being developed. Council’s Natural Environment Strategy manager, Dave Allen, told the paper that the prototype sensor device

This device could pave the way for better sediment control on development sites.

is still being trialled. “We need to prove the technology works accurately and will work with one or two industry partners to use the sensors and demonstrate the concept,” Mr Allen says. Council hopes that the device, created by Quadbeam, working with Innovate Auckland and Council, can be tested this earthworks season. “The aim of the device is to improve transparency about the impact of bulk earthworks on water quality. It is completely voluntary and gives

developers an accessible, proactive tool to monitor sediment discharges from their sites.” He says it will also aim to be a preventative, prompting early “conversations” between compliance staff and consent holders to encourage proactive maintenance of on-site controls and prevent sediment entering the system. “It’s important to note that these sensors will not replace council’s compliance monitoring, which is a condition of regular earthworks

consenting and monitoring. The device would also not be accurate enough to support any legal action, which is not the aim of the device or the initiative.” If the trial is successful, Council hopes to introduce the technology throughout Auckland, including in the Hibiscus and Bays area. Local board member Julia Parfitt asked Ms Le Claire at the workshop for the sensors to be deployed for Nukumea Stream in Ōrewa, in particular, where runoff has been an issue in the past.

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Vector does u-turn on power line placement A Stanmore Bay couple, who were having to adjust their view of the world following a Vector decision to string a 400v line in front of their home, have had a resolution after approaching Hibiscus Matters. Phil and Linda Moore bought their home in Duncansby Road five years ago “specifically for the view”. All was fine until Vector recently replaced a nearby power pole. “The pole looked fine,” Phil says. “They could have just trimmed a few trees and left it as it was. “Instead, they strung a line right across our view. When we enquired, we were told the pole needed to be this new height for health and safety reasons. “We’ve gone from having a lovely view of the bay to thinking that a gondola full of tourists is about to ride past our lounge and deck.” The couple took their complaint to Vector four weeks ago, but heard nothing until Hibiscus Matters asked for information about the work. The

Moores were contacted a few days later to say that the wire will be lowered. “We are very, very relieved and happy that Vector has agreed to lower the line and we can’t wait to get our view back,” Phil says. Vector, New Zealand’s largest distributor of electricity, says it always tries to contact those directly affected by its work. “In this case, while we informed residents who lived next to the work there may have been others in the area, who are not directly impacted but have an interest, whom we did not contact initially,” a spokesperson says. “We have subsequently been in contact with other local residents and are discussing their concerns with them.” The spokesperson said the work was required after a survey identified a pole and part of the power line in the area that needed replacement in order to meet safety standards, including those ensuring electricity lines are a safe height above ground.

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Hibiscus Community House celebrates 30 years A milestone in service to the community will be marked this year when the Hibiscus Coast Community House celebrates its 30th anniversary. Located in Western Reserve, opposite the HBC Youth Centre in Ōrewa, the house stands as a testament to perseverance and dedication. Perseverance on the part of the early supporters who got it up and running, and dedication on the part of the many staff and volunteers since who have run a plethora of services over three decades. Current manager Christine Alesbury says she is still sometimes surprised by the low profile the house has, given all the services it has been involved in and continues to provide. The need for some sort of social support and meeting place in Ōrewa was first identified as early as 1987. Over time, the idea of a community house emerged and by 1989 a subcommittee had been set-up. The first committee comprised Margaret Stewart, Frank Spencer, Pat Clapham, Emma Whangapirita, Dawn McConkey, Grace Haliburton and Barbara McLeod. The idea drew support across a wide spectrum of the community, from schools and service clubs to police, legal and medical representatives, and churches. Early discussions even raised the possibility of a joint marae and community house model. By the end of 1989, government and council funding was secured, and in February 1990 the steering committee

Clockwise from left, Shop coordinator Cathi Cox (left) and manager Christine Alesbury. The original house, opened in 1990, was previously used by the Ōrewa campground caretaker. Today’s Community House on Western Reserve.

took over a house, on the corner of Centreway Road, that had previously been used by the caretaker of the Ōrewa campground. Maintenance and repairs were carried out, a phone installed, and the doors opened officially in May. The first management committee was chaired by Barbara Griffin and Zelda Faithfull was appointed secretary. Sheila Gasparich joined as coordinator in September. There was a long list of courses and activities offered during the first year, ranging from assertiveness training to car maintenance, wine appreciation and cutting children’s hair. An op shop, and crèche and childcare facilities soon followed, along with Saturday garage sales. Although the childcare service has since closed, the op shop remains the organisation’s

primary source of funding. Christine says groups such as Plunket, Kia Ora Kids, Fairy Godmothers and the Steiner playgroup regularly use the childcare centre rooms, which are on the original site. In a previous life, the building was the former Titirangi Post Office. “We’d like to keep it, but Auckland Council is not renewing the lease for that land so I guess we’ll have to sell it.” The house is still as busy as ever offering meeting and counselling rooms, running the Foodbank, car seat rentals, a jigsaw library and, until recently, providing food for the Breakfast in Schools initiative at Gulf Harbour, Stanmore Bay and Whangaparāoa. Once a month, the house donates a day’s takings from the op shop to local groups. “All the different agencies refer people

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A proliferation of primary schools in Ōrewa is one of the reasons behind a decision by the Ōrewa North Primary School community to change its name. From Monday October 12 it will be known as the Ōrewa Beach School. Principal Katherine Pascoe says the new name comes at the end of a lengthy process to re-visit the schools’ vision, mission and values. “The school is just a block away from the beach, which is a big part of our children’s lives,” she says. “It seemed

like a natural fit. “Increasingly, schools are being encouraged to localise their curriculums so capturing the beach in our name reinforces this sense of identity.” The school also faces confusion with the existing Ōrewa Primary School and the soon to be built Ōrewa North West Primary. “Calling ourselves Ōrewa Beach makes it much clearer exactly who we are and where we are.” Ōrewa North opened 42 years ago and currently has 427 students on its roll.

“We are at capacity so don’t take any out-of-zone students anymore,” Katherine says. Along with the new name, a new school logo reflects the Ōrewa headland, pohutukawa and beach, and a new school t-shirt is emblazoned with the words: He waka eke noa (all in this together). “It has been a very exciting journey for the students, staff and whole school community where we have had the opportunity to both look back and look forward to the sort of future we want the school to have,” Katherine says.

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Art auctioned for school Artworks from across the spectrum will be auctioned at the triennial Art Attack exhibition later this month, a major fundraiser for Red Beach School. The range of art will include paintings, prints, landscape photography, ceramics and garden sculptures. About 20 of the pieces have been donated, including some from professional artists such as Susannah Law from Red Door Studios, Anne Oram photography, Shirley Smith paintings and Hannah Jensen prints. Stripe Co Signs have also donated weather-proofing for some stunning outdoor art pieces. Each student has done an individual

piece and each class has done a collaborative work. This year’s event will also feature a pre-Art Attack online auction of an original art “doodle” by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and a signed copy of Judith Collins’ book. “We also have a signed Blues rugby jersey and a sketch on canvas by Matt Watson from the ITM fishing show.” A school spokesperson says the last auction raised $7700 and organisers hope this month’s event will be just as successful. She says the money raised will be especially welcome given the loss of revenue from the cancellation

From left, A print donated by ex-Red Beach School teacher Sophie Hemmington of Kookaburra Creek Art. Students have been busy creating art for the auction.

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An artist’s impression of the new school hall, designed by ARCreate.

School shares hall vision A much-needed and long-awaited renovation of the Whangaparāoa School hall (HM March 4) is set to start next month. Built in the 1980s, the current fibroclad hall was re-roofed two years ago, which highlighted the dilapidated state of the rest of the building. Hall committee chair Helen Brown says the plan is to clad the outside of the hall with weatherboards, add a covered entrance and disabled access, and upgrade the toilet facilities. The estimated cost is $780,000. “One-third of the hall is owned by the Ministry of Education, with the rest belonging to the community so that’s about how the cost will be shared,” Helen says. “We’ve already secured a $200,000 Lotteries Community Facilities grant and funds from the Lion Foundation. The Board of Trustees has contributed $150,000 and requests for smaller grants are underway, but we think we’ll have a shortfall of about $180,000. “That’s the amount we hope to raise from the school and community through fundraising and donations.” School principal Kevin Cronin says

while the hall plays an integral part in the school’s activities, it is also an important community asset. He says a range of interest groups such as before and after school care, holiday programmes, and bowling, karate and tai chi groups use the hall. “The really exciting part of the renovation for me will be the internal fit-out, which will make the space so much more useable for both the school and the community. “It will include a dance studio, music room, meeting area and an extended kitchen that can be used for teaching. It will become a truly modern, multipurpose hall, which we provide opportunities for more use in the evenings.” Kevin says it is a hard time to ask businesses to support the project, but the hall is an asset that will serve the community for decades to come. “We hope former pupils, and maybe even the grandparents of current pupils, will consider a donation.” The school, in Ladies Mile Manly, has a roll of just under 800 children. The plan is to open the new hall next February.

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Hand reared pet lambs, goats, calves and chickens are a big drawcard for Ag Day.

Ag Day promises fun for all Fundraising will take a back seat at the Dairy Flat School Ag Day on Saturday October 17. PTA chair Elizabeth Cotter says the emphasis this year will be just on “kids having fun”. “With all the disruptions that Covid 19 has brought, we thought that providing a fun day for everyone, especially the children, should be our priority,” Elizabeth says. “Any money that is raised will go toward playground games.” The event, which has been held annually since 1938, normally attracts between 2000 and 3000 visitors. Traditionally, the emphasis of Ag Day has been on the caring and rearing farm animals, and events will start

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From left, students Elizabeth Pivac, Sophie Cotter, Charlie Vermuellen, Natalie Date, Phyllis Dryden and Mia Hislop go for colour impact at Dairy Flat School.

Colourful school fun run Getting students wet and covered in coloured powder was an ideal end to last term at Dairy Flat School. The Colour Fun Run, held on September 24, was also a fundraiser, bringing in money for classroom resources.

Students wore old clothes to school in preparation for a run that included bursts of colourful powder along the way. A cake stall and sausage sizzle added to both the atmosphere and fundraising coffers.

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You have probably heard it said before that school is not for everybody. You have also probably heard it said before that education is a powerful tool that provides a pathway to a world of opportunity. Simply speaking, combining these two ideas has resulted in the provision of alternative education programmes. Thanks to Coast Youth Community Trust (CYC), there is an ‘alt-ed’ programme called Forward with Direction (FWD) that runs locally based at Whangaparāoa Baptist Church (HM February 1, 2017). It is free for students to attend and supports those who have had difficulty working within the traditional education system. Earlier on in the year I received the opportunity to ‘go back to school’ and work as an alternative education tutor on the FWD programme. FWD is a learning hub where students who are not involved with traditional school can still complete NCEA Levels 1 and 2. The year is filled with a fun and practical curriculum, a smaller class size and shorter days to cater for young people who are working or have other commitments. Thanks to the FWD programme, young people who don’t fit into the mainstream education system, who may have been asked to leave school or who are dealing with personal issues, have another shot at gaining NCEA qualifications. The students engage with very practical topics such as learning budgeting skills, how to create a CV and cover letter, developing career and life goals and encouraging an entrepreneurial mindset with assignments focused on creating a ‘business.’ This caring, nurturing and safe environment has provided a second chance for over 100 students to gain NCEA qualifications since being established on the Coast. Subsequently, this open, embracing and practical education option has changed the future prospects for many local young people and helped them find the pathway to achieving their goals and dreams. To this end, I have gained newfound appreciation for the unsung heroes in our community – the teachers who are working on the frontlines supporting young people every day in the classroom. This influence extends beyond the four walls of the classroom and leaves its mark for years to come. Reflecting back on my school years, I would acknowledge that my teachers played an instrumental role in inspiring, encouraging and opening my eyes to a world of possibility. So yes, school may not be the best fit for everybody. But locally, we are privileged to have a number of good schools as well as alternative modes of learning that are accessible for those who don’t fit into the traditional educational system – a course which helps young people develop the tools to be work ready but also provides the option to explore additional avenues of study. And yes, education is a powerful tool for opportunity, but not just for future employment prospects. Education is a tool for building teacher-student relationships that inspire, encourage and invoke self-belief that remains with students’ long term. Are you following us on instagram? instagram.com/localmattersnz

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Coast author pays homage to early aviator One of NZ’s early aviators is the subject of the book A Tale of One Man’s Love of Flying, written by his daughter Dr Annamaria Garden, of Waiwera, and published this month. The biography describes pioneer and innovator Oscar Garden’s fascinating flying career. It is a personal look at his optimistic, determined and brave nature, and his admirable flying adventures. The book includes anecdotes from personal interviews, namely from retired British Airways executive Eric Tucker, and Annamaria’s conversations with her father. Oscar died in 1991, aged 93 years, and Annamaria laments she didn’t start of the book while he was still alive. “For brief moments, Oscar was part of history, which the numerous newspaper clippings attest to,” she says. “The book is part biography and part story, about a man who made an outstanding contribution to aviation and the success of TEAL during the flying-boat era.” Oscar’s love of flying started in 1930 when he was in his 20s, after a chance remark that he should learn to fly by a passenger on board a ship bound for England. It wasn’t long before he purchased a Gipsy Moth from Selfridges department store in London, named it Kia Ora and embarked on a dream to fly from England to Australia. He was the fifth person to navigate

The landing of the Awarua flying boat on its delivery flight from England to New Zealand in 1940 with Oscar in the cockpit. Right, Oscar Garden started flying in his 20s and went on to be one of TEAL’s top pilots.

this journey solo and the youngest pilot to complete the feat. His joyriding took him to many places in the world including South Africa, and up through Africa to Palestine. While based in London, he joined British Airways and Imperial Airways, flying flying boats across the Empire. Finally, he came to rest in Auckland, after delivering the Awarua, the second of New Zealand’s flying boats used during World War II for communication and travel. Eventually, he became the chief pilot of TEAL, the forerunner of Air New Zealand. When his flying days were over, Oscar retired to Kerikeri where he took up

fruit growing and tomato growing. The book includes around 20 original pages of Oscar’s logbooks, as well as many old photos from the Alexander Turnbull Library and MOTAT.

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Annamaria, who spent the early years of her working life as an economist with Treasury, is the author of six books in the field of management psychology.

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Lockdown has proved the inspiration for a new family event happening around the Ōrewa Estuary on October 26, the Saturday of Labour Weekend. Millwater resident Richard Vermonden has organised a morning puzzle adventure to bring the community together. “These events are reasonably common in the Netherlands so it will be fun to see how it goes here on the Hibiscus Coast,” Richard says. “They are great fun for all ages.” The event will involve teams of up to six people finding clues and answering questions as they progress around the estuary. It is designed for walkers, but joggers and cyclists are also welcome to join in, along with their pets. “However, going faster increases the chance you’ll miss crucial clues along the way.” There are prizes to be won and a blind auction for a Panasonic 50-inch television will be held after the walk. The proceeds from the auction will be donated to the SPCA.

Richard Vermonden has structured a family puzzle adventure around Ōrewa Estuary signs and a range of clues.

The cost per team is $40, which will cover a barbecue lunch. The alternative date if the weather is bad is Sunday November 1. It starts at 10am, but pre-registration for catering purposes is essential. To register or for more information, contact Richard on 021 504 084.

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The Stanmore Bay Leisure Centre turns 30 this week. Although the actual birthday is on October 18, Auckland Council, which owns the facility, has decided to hold off on celebrations until February due to pressures caused by the ups and downs of Covid-19 restrictions. It is thought that the centre is the first gym and pool built in the area.

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This image of Ōrewa Bridge dates from 1905. The original bridge at the southern end of Ōrewa was a small bridge that enabled movement north from the mid1880s, when the main road north was actually Ōrewa Beach itself. It was the second owner of Ōrewa House, Major Collings de Jersey Grut, who was instrumental in getting vehicle access north, and thus the original bridge was built.

Call for writers

Budding writers are invited to join Hibiscus Coast Writers, which meets at the Whangaparāoa Library on the second Saturday of each month, starting at 1pm. Club secretary Chris Curtis says numbers have fallen during the year, which she attributes to the impact of Covid-19, as well as the normal attrition that happens as people’s lives change. “Now that we’re back at Level 1, I’m hoping we will see a few new faces at our meetings,” she says. The club provides a supportive environment for people to share their work and get feedback. Guest speakers also feature regularly on the annual programme, providing tutorials on writing for different genres, fiction and non-fiction, scripts and even poetry. For some members, the group has been instrumental in them becoming published authors. Chris says the group patron is local author Fiona Sussman. The first meeting is free, with an annual membership fee of $40. Info: Phone Chris on 021 231 8318

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A bright red star A question I have been asked often in recent days is what is that bright, red star in the east. If you go out in the evening, this star can’t be ignored. It is the brightest star in the east, and with its bright red colour, it is hard to miss. It is actually not a star at all, but our neighbour planet, Mars. So why is Mars so bright and easy to see this month? In astronomical circles, we say that Mars is in ‘opposition’. This means that the Earth is directly between the Sun and Mars. The term refers to the fact that the Sun and Mars appear on opposite sides of the sky. It appears that as the Sun sets in the west, Mars rises in the east. In the morning when Mars sets, the Sun starts to rise. Mars opposition happens every two years and two months, due to the orbits of the Earth and Mars. This is one of those years. Mars will be in exact opposition on 13 October, although the effect can be seen for weeks either side. Another benefit of opposition is that Mars will be almost at its closest point to the Earth. This puts it in the perfect position to see some awesome surface details through even a decent telescope. This includes the polar ice caps. Even with a small telescope, Mars will appear as a large, bright disk. If you miss this opportunity of observing Mars in opposition, you will have to wait until December 8, 2022. This closeness to Earth is also the reason that missions to Mars depart from Earth every two years. Just this year, a number of spacecraft launched on track to Mars. This includes NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover, which will look for signs of past microbial life, collect and store rock and soil samples, and prepare for future human exploration. It also features the first helicopter drone, named Ingenuity, to fly on another planet. China’s Tianwen-1 mission launched around the same time, as well as the United Arab Emirates Hope orbiter. Peaking on October 22, we will also be watching for the Orionid meteor shower. This shower is the result of Earth passing through the debris trail left by Halley’s Comet. At its peak, you can expect about 20 to 30 meteors an hour, depending on how dark your viewing spot is. The best time to view the shower is around 3am to 5am. So definitely one for the early risers!

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A chance to have fun dressing up in pink and walking with friends, while raising money for the Breast Cancer Foundation is coming up in November. Pink Ribbon Walks are once again hitting pavements around the country – the Auckland walk is at the Domain on November 14. The walks are an annual fundraiser for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ that also celebrates breast cancer survivors, remembers those who have been lost and promote breast health awareness. The walks are accessible to everyone, no matter what age or fitness level. People are encouraged to walk at their own pace, rather than compete. There are 5km or 10km routes, and those who are aren’t keen on walking can still take part by signing up to be a volunteer marshal or cheer squad member. Breast Cancer NZ chief executive Evangelia Henderson, says Pink Ribbon Walks are a fantastic opportunity for supporters and survivors to come together and be a part of something special. “The camaraderie between walkers is always remarkable to see,” she says. The funds raised will go towards research, patient support and education. Walkers register to take part and pay $40 per adult, $25 (age 6-16), under 5 free. Info: pinkribbonwalk.co.nz

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An inner Spring clean Spring isn’t just a great time to tackle the cleaning projects around the house. It’s also a great time to focus within and spring clean your insides. There are many things you can do to boost your body’s ability to detox and, best of all, it doesn’t have to involve detox supplements, pills or potions (anyone remember the lemon juice and cayenne pepper craze from a few years ago?). Liver health plays a key role in your body’s ability to detox efficiently, so if you would like to put extra effort into supporting detoxification, show some love to your liver. Here’s what you can do on a daily basis: Cut back on alcohol: This is at the top of the list for a reason – it’s probably the most effective thing you can do for your liver. Alcohol is a toxin and your liver will prioritise removing it from your body as soon as possible. While this is happening, your liver won’t be doing other detoxification duties. Instead of alcohol, try drinking kombucha or kefir. Both are readily available in the supermarket and will nourish your gut and liver with lots of great bacteria and enzymes. Reduce caffeine: If you are a heavy coffee drinker, reduce your intake and swap to herbal substitutes as often as possible. Green tea is a great option as it contains a compound called catechin which is known to assist liver function. Catechin is also found in smaller amounts in black tea, apples, dark chocolate and cherries. Drink more water: I talk to people every day about their nutrition and water intake and it’s very common for people to either not drink water at all or only drink a bare minimum. Drinking 6-8 glasses of water a day is one of the best things you can do for your health. It’s easy, it’s free and adequate hydration is at the foundation of good energy and health. Increasing water intake will allow you to easily flush out unwanted toxins. Embrace detoxifying foods: Citrus fruits are great liver cleansers. Have a large glass of warm water with the juice of half a lemon as soon as you wake up. Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, kale and cabbage help your body cleanse toxins. Tumeric supports the enzymes in your liver that flush out toxins and detox heavy metals. Beetroot helps stimulate bile flow and boosts enzyme activity. Garlic is loaded with sulphur and selenium, which boost enzyme levels in the liver. Support your body in gentle ways and let your liver do its job. You don’t have to buy special pills or supplements. Nature has given us all we need to be able to detox efficiently. Taking these actions will help your body do the best job possible.

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Auckland Transport (AT) was recognised for its digital response to Covid-19 with a win in the ‘fast-tracked project’ category at the Association of Local Government Information Management awards. The awards were instigated so that technical disciplines working in local government could demonstrate how they adapted to support their organisation and communities during the Covid crisis. During the Alert Level 4 lockdown, Aucklanders still used public transport for essential journeys, but needed to maintain a two-metre distance while on board. In less than a week, AT delivered a way of seeing how full the bus was, in real time, through its AT mobile app. AT surveyed public transport users during the lockdown and 61 percent of respondents used the app to help plan their journey. The systems created during the first lockdown enabled AT to respond to the August Alert Level 3 lockdown in Auckland within hours.

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Whangaparāoa warships going on show

A conversation between model enthusiast Brian Henman and Mahurangi East librarian Fleur Coleman has inspired the Mahurangi Squadron Model Naval Boat Exhibition. Brian, a Royal New Zealand Navy veteran now living in Algies Bay, wondered if the library had any plans for Trafalgar Day. Fleur said “no”, but when she learned that Brian had a collection of enormous model warships – one of them more than nine feet long, she suggested an exhibition at the library. Brian was eager to oblige and contacted fellow enthusiasts Mark Dimmock and Graeme Beeson to loan their big ships for the event, which will be held early next month. Graeme Beeson is an internationally renowned model maker from Whangaparāoa. Several of his models are on display at the Navy’s museum in Devonport, including the Graf Spee and Achilles. Brian says there will be 15 radio controlled warships for the Mahurangi event, ranging in size from 5 feet to 9½ feet. He describes it as “the ultimate big boys’ toys exhibition”. The big ships will be supplemented by numerous miniature vessels created by Tokoroa modeller Bob Talbot. The big ships have been constructed using plans of the original vessels and are made from wood and fibreglass. To buy one would cost anywhere between $2000 to $6000.

Brian Henman with his model of HMS Rotoiti – a ship on which he served.

“They are one-offs that you will not see anywhere else,” Brian says. Most of the ships are models of New Zealand vessels that sailed during the 60s and 70s but there are also ships from the World War I and II era. Among the notable ships will be HMS Renown, a World War I era battlecruiser, and the largest model, HMS Vanguard, the last battleship ever built. Every week Brian joins other enthusiasts to sail the ships at Highbrook Business Park in south Auckland, which features a huge pond. Brian says the enthusiasts execute

military manoeuvres with their ships, either together or in succession. He says steering the models is as challenging as piloting the real ships. Some have four propellers that need to be successfully controlled. An added complication is that skippers are often tempted to monitor a ship other than the one they are piloting, leading to serious collisions. “I can tell you a few strong words have been exchanged when that happens,” Brian says. Brian left the navy on 1984 after serving for 20 years. He served on HMNZS Rotoiti, Taranaki and Otago.

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During his stint on HMNZS Otago, he sailed to Mururoa atoll as part of New Zealand’s protest action against French nuclear testing in the Pacific. The Mahurangi Squadron Naval Boat Exhibition runs at the Mahurangi East Library from Friday, November 6, to Saturday, November 7, from 10am to 4pm. Entry is by gold coin for the Mahurangi East Friends of the Library Group, which will serve tea, coffee and snacks. The event is expected to draw enthusiasts from all over the Hibiscus Coast, judging by the popularity of local displays and demonstrations of model naval craft.

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Rotary cleaning up Ōrewa Beach The Rotary Club of Ōrewa, together with the Satellite Club of ŌrewaMillwater, joined forces with a group of Friends of Rotary (supporters who are involved with the club but not members) on Sunday, October 4 to pick up litter from the entire length of Ōrewa Beach, including the grassy foreshore. Eighteen volunteers, including Rotary District 9910 Governor Elaine Mead and past Governor Peter Garnett, collected around 6kg of litter; including five children’s socks (none matching), other children’s clothing and various pieces of general litter.

“Given that the beach is around 3km long and the volunteers collected a relatively small total, this is a credit to the good folks who use and don’t

Whangaparāoa 10 Pin Bowling Club recently marked its 20th birthday, and members fear it could be the last. President Wayne Dickinson has been a member since the club was formed in 2000 by the Whangaparāoa bowling alley owner. He remembers the days when 35-40 members would play over two nights at the 10 pin bowling facility behind Coast Plaza. Five or six other original members remain in the club, but total player numbers are now only just making double digits. Club captain Lesley Greaves says the current 11 active players still enjoy the game but declining health is an issue. The club was set up for members in

the 55 plus age bracket and most are now in their 70s and 80s with one, Mac Hine, recently celebrating his 90th birthday with the other bowlers. Members pay an annual fee of $25, plus the bowling alley’s charge. Your first day is free. As well as the option of joining other members for games three times a week, there are a number of away matches – the next one on November 5 is in Palmerston North. Wayne and Lesley say it’s a friendly club. “We give each other stick about the games, and go for lunch,” Wayne says. There is also a Christmas dinner, as well as prizegivings. Lesley says no 10 pin bowling

abuse Ōrewa Beach,” Rotary Ōrewa President Karen Bonnici said. The team will be back in March for their next clean-up.

Left, The Rotarian clean up team. Above, Elaine Mead.

10 pin bowlers striking hard times on Hibiscus Coast

Keen 10-pin bowler, 90-year-old Mac Hine.

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Tired of no sleep? Sometimes I just get tired of being tired? Have you every just lay there at night wondering if sleep will ever come? Or woken in the middle of the night and find yourself simply unable to get back to sleep? You are not alone. Research indicates that one quarter of adults in NZ suffer from chronic sleep problems. Sleep is very important for your health. Lack of sleep has been shown to increase your risk of high blood pressure, heart attacks, decrease your immune system as well as possibly causing increased anxiety and depression. If you are dieting, getting more sleep can even help you to lose more weight! Many of us get distressed when we cannot get our 8 hours beauty sleep, but the fact is that different people need different amounts of sleep. What is important is that the amount of sleep that you get is right for you and you feel refreshed during the daytime. The word insomnia actually covers numerous sleep problems difficulty in getting to sleep, staying asleep, waking early or a poor quality of sleep. Causes range from medical or emotional reasons through to unhelpful sleep environs or routines. The best way to help identify the cause of your sleep problem is to start a sleep diary. Keep a general record of your sleep patterns. Not exact minutes slept, as this can exacerbate the problem! Note factors such as caffeine, water and alcohol intake, exercise patterns and what you do before you go to bed. Using this information as a guide a health professional will be able to help to determine why you are suffering from a sleep problem and find a solution for you. You may discover a pattern yourself. Many solutions are simple. For example, winding down before bedtime, avoiding certain foods and drinks, and a bedtime routine can help. I think I’ll go to bed early tonight. Sweet dreams...

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Two-year plan sees Coast playing premier cricket Officials from the Hibiscus Coast Cricket Club went in to bat for their sport at a recent meeting of the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board. The club’s business chair Jeff Olufson, who is also a trustee on Metro Park Community Sports Charitable Trust, says it is an exciting time for Coast cricket and the presentation was an opportunity to thank the Board for its support and update board members on the club’s development. The club has more than 250 members playing regularly in Auckland Cricket Association competitions and has set its sights on becoming one of Auckland’s principal clubs within two

years. “In the interim, we are building the capability of club through a range of player development initiatives, as well as progressing a plan to build clubrooms, proper changing facilities and a pavilion at Metro Park,” Jeff says. “When we are a principal club, with teams in the premier competition, our players will have a much higher profile. “They will be able to stick with our club rather than having to move to an Auckland club to progress their cricket. It certainly is our goal to one day have our first Black Cap.”

In addition to the junior superstar programme which provides an introduction to cricket, there are 18 junior and seven senior teams. Fixtures are overseen by more than 50 volunteers, as well as two staff – a club manager and a junior coach. The Local Board was told that school engagement through introductory cricket sessions had been a major focus. Last year, seven local schools, involving more than 1500 children, participated and the schools cluster day attracted 26 teams and more than 200 boys and girls. “Victor Eaves in Ōrewa has been the

historical home ground for Coast cricket, but eventually we will move to Metro Park when the infrastructure is in place. It will provide three fields with artificial pitches, two turf wickets and practice nets.” Last season, the club’s top team played its first season in the premier reserve competition. “We held our own, even beating premier side Waitakere. We’re looking forward to this summer and knocking off a few more premier clubs. “There’s a healthy rivalry between our club and clubs on the North Shore, which adds another enjoyable dimension to the competition.”

Open invitation to open day Meanwhile, Hibiscus Coast cricket will hold an open day at Metro Park, in Millwater, on Sunday October 18, from 10am to 1pm. Club manager Gair McSkimming says the event will be an opportunity for anyone interested in playing cricket to learn more about the game on the Coast and what the club can offer. “Young or old, male or female, the club caters for just about everyone,” Gair says. “We’re one of the fastest growing clubs in Auckland and are working hard at developing pathways for young cricketers to progress through to premier cricket.” This includes the development of a Youth Academy on the Coast, which

will deliver targeted coaching to move junior players to the next level in their cricket. “We plan to have specialists in batting, bowling and other aspects of the game deliver coaching in their areas of expertise. Previously, young Coast cricketers could only get this level of coaching at Auckland clubs. It’s going to be amazing to be able to deliver it right her on the Hibiscus Coast and will be great for the development of the club long-term.” Guests at the open day will include top cricketers Will O’Donnell and Ross ter Braak. Info: hibiscuscricket.co.nz

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