Hibiscus Matters_Issue 287_16 September 2020 by Localmatters

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Auckland councillors, from left, Wayne Walker, John Watson and Greg Sayers want residents to have cheaper access to town water when rainwater tanks run dry.

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Councillors pressure Watercare for Hibiscus Coast connection fee cut Fears of another summer drought have led three north Auckland councillors to push Watercare to reduce connection charges for households that are on tank supply, but could also access town water. Albany Ward Crs Wayne Walker and John Watson have joined Rodney Cr Greg Sayers in asking for the connection fee to be temporarily reduced, saying

it would encourage households to connect to the mains network leaving fewer people solely reliant on tanks – important for drought resilience. Watercare estimates there are more than 2500 households on the Hibiscus Coast, who are connected to wastewater, but not to the mains supply. Currently the average cost for connecting to the network in a location

like Whangaparaoa is $7382. This is made up of a connection and meter charge of $471 and an Infrastructure Growth Charge of $6911. The fee is prohibitive for many households and the councillors hope that the growth charge could be reduced, for a limited time, as an incentive. Last summer the drought, coupled with reduced flow at Watercare’s

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tanker filling stations, led to long waits for tank refills. The councillors warn that with low dam levels and another dry summer predicted, restrictions on local filling stations could be even more dramatically impacted. “We know what’s coming, and relying on commercial water carriers may not work,” Cr Watson says. “Those continued p2

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fee would have the effect of both averting the potentially disastrous scenario of people being without access to water, while preserving the in-built water conservation gains of collecting rainwater in a tank. “People on tanks help to reduce pressure on the network and should be recognised for this,” Cr Walker says. “They are the best water conservationists in Auckland and should be encouraged.” All three Councillors believe that, with the general public’s awareness of the water crisis, there would be widespread support for an incentive scheme. Mr Jaduram says Watercare is currently considering whether a short-term arrangement is viable this summer, but cannot comment further until options and potential implications have been discussed with the board.

Tank consents on way out

Currently, any rainwater tank over 1m high is defined as “a building” and therefore resource consent rules apply for things such as installation. Right now, Council is working on a change to the Unitary Plan that would reclassify rainwater tanks and mean that, in most cases, resource consent would not be required. In the meantime, resource consent fees have been temporarily waived to encourage people to install a tank before the expected dry summer (HM July 1). The Unitary Plan change is open for submissions until September 23. Info: akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

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businesses do a fantastic job and last summer worked long hours to cope with the demand in a crisis. That’s ok once in a blue moon but we are now in an even worse position. Towards the end of last summer the tanker operators were swamped and some people waited up to six weeks for water.” The councillors wrote to Watercare chief executive Raveen Jaduram suggesting the introduction of a limited duration incentive scheme that would significantly reduce the connection charge in light of the water crisis Auckland faces. Crs Watson and Walker say there is a precedent for this, introduced by the former Rodney District Council, where mains water could be connected to a property boundary for $1000, instead of the standard $4000 fee. Residents who took up the offer only required a tap at the boundary to connect to the network and could run a hose to their tank to refill when needed, without having to connect the water to the house. Mr Jaduram told the councillors he will put the idea to the board at its meeting this month. All three Councillors plan to be at that September 29 meeting to support the proposal. Cr Watson says for the Watercare board to accept the plan would be “a massive mindset change”. “Until now that fee has been nonnegotiable,” he says. “But there is a water crisis and that might make all the difference.” Cr Walker says a cheaper connection

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Traffic woes ongoing at supermarket entrance The sound of car crashes is all too familiar to residents of a stretch of Whangaparaoa Rd that has become notorious since the New World shopping complex opened, in December 2015-early 2016. Attempts by Auckland Transport (AT) to improve the situation have had little impact. Police figures show that between 2009-13 only one crash occurred on Whangaparaoa Rd in the vicinity of Beverley Road and Cedar Terrace, when a motorist lost consciousness. From 2014-2019, with provisional 2020 data, three crashes were reported to police in this area – two involved minor injuries. A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle turning right into Whangaparaoa Rd from the carpark driveway, and cars were rear ended while turning left into the carpark. Police say poor driver judgment was a contributing factor in all three crashes. Michelle Wratten has lived on Whangaparaoa Rd, just up from Beverley Rd, since December 2015. She says the police statistics do not reveal the full extent of the problem. She says on average there is an incident

Bad driving is blamed for collisions on this part of Whangaparaoa Rd, but poor design is also a factor. This recent accident, above, closed the road and was the second crash to do so in a week.

every 4-6 weeks but most don’t get reported, as they are minor. “When we first moved in, it used to be a rare occurrence – you’d hear a crash and race outside. It’s a very regular sound now,” she says. “This year there was one in February where we had an ambulance and police on our grass verge for an hour, then lockdown resulted in quiet roads,” Michelle says. She says there were several more between lockdowns. “I heard the familiar bang of another crash back in July, and there were two close together at the end of July that both closed the road. There have been at least two near misses with school kids in Beverley

Road this year.” Michelle is not alone is asking what can be done to make the road safer, with many locals taking to social media to say that allowing an entrance/exit to the New World complex carpark off Whangaparaoa Rd contributes to a lot of risky driver behaviour. One driver recently described having to stop his loaded truck as someone turning into the carpark did a threepoint turn. In 2016, after complaints to AT about the Whangaparaoa Rd carpark entrance/exit, the traffic island was cut back and the bus stop moved in an attempt to reduce rear end crashes

(HM March 16 and June 15, 2016). The vehicle entry point was also widened. Since those changes were implemented, vehicles have been seen attempting to turn right into New World car park from Whangaparaoa Rd, around the traffic island, causing traffic to bank up behind them. More recent complainants to AT have been told that nothing further will happen until Penlink is built. “We understand Beverley Rd will get traffic signals as part of the Penlink project, which is being handled by the NZ Transport Agency,” a spokesperson says.

Coast’s first taste of Covid testing station On the first day it was open, almost 50 Hibiscus Coast residents took the opportunity to drive through a Covid-19 Community testing station that was temporarily set up in Silverdale last week. The testing station opened on September 10 and operated for three days. Its presence was promoted on social media (including Hibiscus Matters’ facebook page) and at local medical centres. On the first day, a small queue formed half an hour before it opened. While it was set up for people to drive through, several residents took the opportunity to walk to the facility, outside Te Herenga Waka o Orewa community marae in Blue Gum Avenue, to seek a test.

It was the first time in the pandemic that a drive through assessment centre has been set up locally. It was run by Whanau Ora Community Clinic and came about because of a relationship between Whanau Ora and the community marae. Whanau Ora Community Clinic director George Ngatai says if need be, more clinics can be held locally in future. He is also discussing with the marae the possibility of setting up a health clinic based at the marae. George and his team were welcomed onto the marae on September 10. The team of 10 was made up of nurses, a doctor and support staff including security. Whanau Ora Community Clinic currently has six permanent

Nurses were among the team running the drive through Covid-19 testing station in Silverdale.

community testing stations around the country as well as a number of mobile units. The Ministry of Health advise if you have symptoms consistent with Covid-19, such as cold or flu

symptoms, you should get a test. Tests are free and available at your family doctor – call ahead to find out if you need a test and follow their advice – or a designated GP clinic (you don’t need to be enrolled).

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I refer to the article in Hibiscus Matters August 19 issue, regarding the Cannabis Referendum. The question that will be asked in the referendum “Do you support the proposed Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill?” does not include the word ‘recreational’. This should be the key word. Medical cannabis is already available on prescription. It has controlled levels of the psychoactive component THC and while the legislation states that this will be controlled for the recreational type, try telling that to the gangs and others supplying illegally on demand. These illegal suppliers will be able to ramp up this psychoactive THC component and sell it on the black market as has already happened in Canada, where only about 25 percent is sold through legal outlets. The tax collected on legal sales will pale into insignificance when the long-term mental issues arise, to be addressed by the health system. Evidence from Canada and the Netherlands is easily researched online, and clearly emphasises the difficulties and costs of policing illegal supply. I am fairly sure that the pie chart (HM August 19, p9) would be cut very differently if the importance of the word ‘recreational’ was added to the question that is being asked in the referendum. In my opinion the country is in for a rude awakening should recreational usage be legalised. Be aware and informed before you vote. Graham Johnson, Orewa (abridged) Editor’s note: Official guidance on the referendum from Government clearly states that the proposed Bill will not cover medicinal cannabis, hemp, driving while impaired or workplace health and safety, as those issues are already covered by existing laws. However, there is no doubt the proposed Bill’s parameters would be clearer if the words “adult recreational” were added to the question.

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Sand spin I read with interest the letter in the September 2 issue from Roger White and the response from Julie Pickering of Auckland Council regarding sand shifting on Orewa Beach. There is no doubt that over recent years the ongoing relocating of sand from the southern end of the beach has become a necessity and comes with a high cost. The comment from Julie Pickering refers to the sand being moved back to the reserve prior to the forecasted storm to act as buffer to save the esplanade from the wave action and resultant erosion that would have happened had this not been done. The inference was that the sand was sacrificial. This is just ‘spin’. The truth of the matter is, had Council not removed the rocks from this area in the first instance (from memory I think we were told that rats were nesting in them and people may fall from the rocks and injure themselves) the problem would not exist and Auckland Council would be many hundreds of thousands of dollars better off. Graham Holt Orewa

Referendum views helpful Thank you for presenting the views from four people on the upcoming referenda in such a succinct manner (HM August 19). I have forwarded your link for the paper to some of my friends out of the area to read. We all agree we are really voting in this referenda for our grandchildren, so it is important to have discussions with many age groups and carry out our own research before casting a vote. Your paper is an excellent publication and my copy is read from cover to cover each time. Christine McClintock, Little Manly

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On Monday, September 7, The New Zealand Labour Party announced that upon re-election they will make Matariki (the start of the Māori New Year) an official public holiday in 2022. We asked our Facebook followers what they think. Should Matariki become a public holiday in New Zealand? Here were some of the responses: Deb Lydford As it’s not going to be implemented until 2022, I’m all for it, maybe get rid of either Good Friday or Easter Monday. Sarah Jane Not in a recession. Businesses are struggling as it is. A nice idea in better times. Joanna Steer Heck yes... and if we need to - replace Queens Birthday weekend Christine MacKenzie Nice thought but can we afford it? No. LeiLani Dunn Absolutely about time!

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Local board member Janet Fitzgerald says she is stunned at the size of the cuts. “Transport related projects are what local board members are asked about the most,” Mrs Fitzgerald says. “We will be playing catch up for a long time to come.” Local board members must now decide what projects can be completed with the money they do have, while trying to allocate spending fairly between the two areas that the local board covers – Hibiscus Coast and Bays. Among the possibilities being considered are the construction of a shared path on Orewa Reserve, which was part of the Orewa Boulevard extension ($180,105) and ‘slow town’ signs for Silverdale and Mairangi Bay ($87,000 for four signs in total). At an August 27 workshop, the cost of these projects was queried with the Auckland Transport representative with some members saying $87,000 seemed a lot for four signs in such budget-conscious times. What projects can still go ahead within the much-reduced funding envelope will be decided at an upcoming local board business meeting. The next meeting takes place this week, September 17. Talk with a Hibiscus & Bays local board member if you want to see a particular project prioritised.

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Slice of Orewa history sold to local investor Local investor Dr Cyrus Varan, says buying historic Orewa House was “an emotional decision”. The Red Beach professor of applied science, author and inventor, also owns the commercial building at 2 Hillary Square where ANZ Bank is located. He bought Orewa House before it went to auction. “I have fond memories of the place and was keen to own it,” he says. “It is a beautiful place with some lovely large pohutukawa trees.” The property, at 498 Hibiscus Coast Highway, is the oldest site of colonial settlement in Orewa and was purchased by Governor William Hobson in 1841. It was recently put on the market by the Harvey family (HM August 19). It was marketed by Colliers as “a rare opportunity to acquire a significant piece of Orewa’s history”. The buildings have Category B heritage listings under the Auckland Unitary Plan, while the underlying zone is Mixed Housing Urban.

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Category B historic places are protected from inappropriate subdivision, use and development because of the need for resource consent. The 4251sqm site, is alongside Nukumea Stream and has a CV of almost $2.2 million. Dr Varan says his first priority is to fill the vacant tenancies on the site, but beyond that he says it’s just “a fun place to own”. The sale is due to finally settle on October 31.

Now that Spring is here, it is difficult to think of a catchphrase to summarise the year so far. However, in local Government there is one such phrase that we are getting all too familiar with, and that is ‘budget cuts’! While it appears that central Government is funding any project that is ‘shovel ready’ this is not the case for Auckland Council and there are some very unwelcome cuts. This includes cuts to the Auckland Transport Local Board Transport Capital Fund. Money from this fund was earmarked for the road safety improvements and footpath outside Dairy Flat Primary School. The preliminary design had been completed and discussed with the school. For it to be delayed is unacceptable. I cannot think of another school in Auckland where parents are forced to park on a highway with no footpath opposite a landfill with 650 truck movements a day. The variable speed limit is 60kph during school drop off and pick up, whereas, in central Auckland it is 30kph – and they have pedestrian crossings, footpaths and traffic lights. The safety of our children should be a top priority and having a two-tiered safety system for city versus rural primary schools is a risk that is not worth taking. The children of Dairy Flat deserve more. On a more positive note, our future park at Green Road, Dairy Flat is one step closer. Great cities are all about great parks and to have a 154ha park on our doorstep is a golden opportunity. In the short term, the draft master plan proposes establishing trails for walking, mountain biking and horse riding. From the roadside the land is flat and bare but out the back there are rolling hills, pockets of native bush, established trees and even a waterfall. The importance of retaining the rural character and the large open spaces are key features in the draft plan. While we are very lucky in Dairy Flat to be surrounded by green space, future generations will not have this luxury with the population in the next couple of decades within Dairy Flat set to soar to 69,000. There is going to be mounting pressure for libraries, hospitals, community centres and schools to be located on this land, but if we can protect this open space for future generations to enjoy then it’s a job well done.

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Families conquer Everest People have come up with many inventive ways to keep themselves busy and productive during this Covid year, including two Coast families who did a virtual climb of Mt Everest. Stanmore Bay Primary School students Ella and Jacob Owen, aged 11 and 8, and Tui and Lily LadbrookeBannister, aged 10 and 8, along with their parents, walked a combined total of 8858 metres, the height of the world’s highest mountain. In the process, they raised around $1500 on a JustGiving page, which will be sent to the Nestling Trust, in Nepal, to buy much-needed supplies to help fight Covid-19. The trust is run by a relative, who lives in England, so was a natural choice for the team of walkers. “The money will be used to buy vital supplies such as hand sanitiser, soap, medical equipment and emergency

food,” Ella wrote in the school newsletter. “My Great Aunty Sue has devoted her retirement to setting up five health posts, as well as a home for orphans or children who don’t have a home to live in. “Thousands of Nepalese workers have lost their jobs and are returning to their villages from India, China and other surrounding countries where a lot of people have Covid-19. I am very proud of my aunty who has been doing this sort of thing for years now, but Covid-19 has made everything worse there.” To achieve the 8858-metre target, the families climbed Rangitoto, Mount Eden, Mount Victoria, One Tree Hill, the steps at Duncansby Road and the hill at Wenderholm a number of times. For more information about the Nestling Trust, visit nestlingtrust.co.uk

Hibiscus Coast Photographic Club member Vivienne Rowell was this year’s overall winner in the North Shore National Salon of Photography competition with this image called White Faced Heron. The North Shore Salon is one of the top photographic competitions and exhibitions of photography in NZ. Vivienne’s favourite subjects are birds and landscapes and, although widely travelled, she says her favourite places to photograph are Stanmore Bay, the Hauraki Gulf and Shakespear Park. Her heron was photographed at the eastern end of Stanmore Bay quite close to the bridge that crosses the stream. The results of the competition can be viewed at www.northshoresalon.co.nz

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Hibiscus Coast Forest & Bird’s Predator free Hibiscus Coast project has received a boost with a successful application to the Department of Conservation’s community fund. The local pest-free team has been granted $45,323 to develop and implement a biodiversity monitoring plan, as well as to assist with establishing its predator control network focused on mustelids and rats.

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on mass gatherings. If a 10-person mass gathering limit remains in place, every endeavour will be made to move events online. The Silverdale Pioneer Village will host a talk in the old chapel at the village on ‘Eccentric and Notorious People and Events of early Silverdale’ on September 26, from 11am to noon. Local historian Robin Grover, who is the author of Makers of the Wade and a former president of the Silverdale and Districts Historical Society, will be the presenter. A gold coin donation will be appreciated and bookings are essential. email pioneervillage1968@ gmail.com or phone Sue, 021 630 520. On Sunday September 27, Whangaparāoa Library hosts a talk on Tiritiri Matangi Island – 600 years of history from Māori settlement to farming, lighthouse construction, WWII military occupation, and a conservation success story of international significance. For the full festival programme, visit heritagefestival.co.nz

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Estuary Arts opens doors with awards show Former Orewa College art teacher and artist Graeme Irving took a close look at the entrants in this year’s Members’ Merit Awards at Estuary Arts Centre over the recent lockdown. He was this year’s judge, and had 250 entries by 94 artists to assess – something he describes as “an enormous task”. He says the quality was very high, and there was an impressive range of work – not just the ones that won prizes. The Premier winner was Victoria Haldane of Torbay, with a landscape oil painting called ‘Overcast’. Three local artists also won Merit awards (see right). The exhibition of all the works is on until September 27 at the arts centre in Western Reserve, Orewa.

From left, Tracey Currington ‘Hydrostatic’ Painting Merit award: First time winner Tracey Currington’s experimental style includes encaustic (hot wax) painting but she says this abstract work was about exploring layering in acrylics. Susannah Law, ‘Mokopuna’, Figurative Merit award: Red Beach artist Sue Law says painting her husband Michael Murray and eldest granddaughter Indie took a long time – she worked on it, on and off, for more than a year. “I was very fussy about getting it right,” she says. The one time she didn’t work on it was during lockdown, when she says she painted the house instead! Lizzy Dickie, ‘Octopus’, Watercolour Merit award: This is the third time that Manly artist Lizzy Dickie has won this award. ‘Octopus’ is part of the Isolation Series that she completed in the first lockdown. “I felt like I was doing a million tasks at once, which was where the octopus and its many arms came in,” she says. Lizzie also makes her own frames.

Back on track at Eaves’ Bush The first walkers were invited back into Eaves’ Bush in Orewa on August 31, with the fence taken down from the Old North Road entrance to the reserve. Only one 0.65km stretch of track has reopened, and a small group of volunteers from the Eaves’ Bush Appreciation Society were the first to walk it. Auckland Council closed the bush reserve just over a year ago so that kauri dieback preventative work could be undertaken. Volunteer coordinator Laurie Rands was thrilled to see the new foot cleaning station, boardwalk, shingle on the paths, new drains and a seat.

She says volunteers really appreciate that Council contractors have done the work – previously all boardwalks and tracks were constructed by volunteers. “Better their backs than ours,” one volunteer said. Full reopening of the reserve, and replacement of the bridge from Kensington Park, is a long way off (HM August 5) due to funding that has been deferred at least a year as part of Council’s Covid budget cutbacks. Council hopes to do sufficient work before summer to open up one of the link tracks up to Hillcrest Road. This will provide extra tracks and

Volunteers including Laurie Rands, front, were the first to walk through the newly reopened track in Eaves’ Bush, Orewa.

access through the reserve for the community to use over summer and the track would then be closed when the wet season returns.

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Event planning focuses on the positive in Ōrewa It’s not an easy time to be planning an event – so things are challenging for business organisation Destination Orewa Beach, which always has several in the pipeline for Orewa, particularly through summer. Some have already been pulled, including next February’s Buskers Festival and a mid-winter festival (originally scheduled for September 26) that was cancelled while still in the early stages of planning. Operations manager Hellen Wilkins says what to do in such uncertain times is a hot topic, and she and her team have decided the best way to deal with it is to stride confidently forward

and see what happens. “At this stage we are planning all events as if there were no limitations,” Hellen says. “Our first event is the Santa Parade on November 28, so we are hopeful that some form of stable Level 1 will be in place by then. If Auckland is wavering between Levels 1 and 2, we will make a call far closer to the event time, probably not until November, but until then it’s all systems go as usual.” The call for Parade floats has gone out and Hellen says the responses are coming back at the same pace as in previous years.

Covid knocks out title fight Whangaparaoa boxer Nik Charalampous will have to wait for his shot at the cruiserweight NZ title, but he gets to compete instead for the North Island title next month, in an event to be held in Whangaparaoa. Nik, 27, was to have competed for the national title last month (HM August 5). But promoter of that event, Craig Thomson, says Covid delivered the ultimate punch. That fight has been replaced with a North Island Cruiserweight title fight to be held in Whangaparaoa on October 10, at Sportscave. In this event, Nik will fight Dhcamad Armstrong of Kaikohe with the winner moving on to a NZ title fight.

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Pet owners who have come to depend on the advice of Pet Naturals manager Therese van den Bos will be pleased to know she is continuing in her role, despite the sale of the business. The new owner is Cindy Ren, who says she doesn’t see any need to change what’s not broken. “Therese has a great deal of animal knowledge and consequently, we have very loyal customers – many travel from as far away as the North Shore and Mangawhai to shop here,” Cindy says. The Orewa store, on Hibiscus Coast Highway, has been operating for just over a decade, stocking pet food and accessories for cats and dogs, as well as rabbits and fish. Their specialty is raw food, which Therese says done correctly provides pets with a multitude of benefits. “We are feeding what dogs and cats are biologically designed to thrive on,” Therese says. “Just as people have become more conscious about what they eat, they are taking a lot more interest in providing their pets with healthy food choices.” The only major changes with the new ownership has been the addition of a loyalty rewards programme and the launch of a new online service, including delivery if required. Cindy says the online service was prompted by the Covid lockdowns, but will be continued because of the

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response from customers. She says it offers convenience, particularly for those not freely able to get to the store. Therese stresses that the store specialises in locally made and environmentally responsible food and accessories. For example, the cat litter is biodegradable, shampoos are free of palm oil and a lot of the raw food includes feral species that are causing havoc to native plants such as possum, wallaby, deer and goat. The store stocks natural flea powder, locally made leads and hand-made snuffle mats. The friendly staff can provide dietary advice and guidance for pets. Pet Naturals also accepts donations for the dog rescue foundation Saving Hope.

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Tsunami sirens go up in Orewa Andrew Jensen (left) and Bradley Whitewood.

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Fuelled by current and future growth on the Hibiscus Coast, Hirepool has opened a second branch in Silverdale. The company, which has had a branch in Silverdale Street for around 35 years, now has a new branch in Foundry Road. Hub manager, Andrew Jensen, who manages 10 Hirepool branches between the North Shore and Whangarei, says the two branches will complement rather than compete with one another. The original branch stocks tools and equipment suited for domestic DIY projects and small contractors use, while the new branch carries the large equipment used on major subdivisions or roading projects. There are diggers ranging from 1.5 tonne to 20 tonne, rollers from 1.5 tonne to 14 tonne, booms, cherry pickers and scissor lifts, as well as trailers, chainsaws and some smaller equipment. “Previously, this sort of equipment had to come from a Hirepool branch in South Auckland, so having it in Silverdale will mean reduced transport

costs, convenience and friendly locals to deal with,” Andrew says. “The new branch also includes a workshop so repairs, maintenance and cleaning can be done on site.” On site servicing, swap-outs if necessary and machinery breakdown repairs are all part of the service. The Hirepool brand has been operating in New Zealand since 1955 and the company prides itself on its customer-focussed service. The Foundry Road branch will be managed by Bradley Whitewood, who has been in the hire business for 15 years and is a heavy equipment specialist. Altogether there will be seven staff on site. Andrew says getting the right advice can save people time and money. “Businesses are taking a bit of a hit with Covid-19, but the pipeline of work looks strong at least up until Christmas. “Everyone is watching what they spend and we recognise that there are some challenges, and we’re here to help wherever we can.”

The Hibiscus Coast’s first tsunami sirens were installed by Auckland Council in Orewa on September 2. Installation had been planned for April (HM Feb 19) but the process was delayed due to the Covid-19 lockdown. Orewa was identified in 2017 as having the highest risk of tsunami exposure in Auckland and the community has been asking for sirens to be installed there for many years. The sirens are on Centreway Reserve, at the western end of the carpark on Riverside Road, and at the entrance to Brunton Park on West Hoe Road. They produce both a tone and voice instruction, letting people know why they are going off, and what to do. The entire process involved in importing, testing and installing two sirens cost ratepayers around $250,000. This includes upgrading Council’s systems to work with the new technology. Expect to hear them in action soon – the sirens will be first tested on September 27.

Tsunami sirens were installed in Orewa this month.

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Wheelchair fashion on a roll Zara Weissenstein is determined to help young adults like her, with a disability, to look and feel better through fashion design. The Matakatia teenager was a sporty student, until her legs began to fail her. Three years ago she went from keen kickboxer to finding she could barely walk and was eventually diagnosed with conversion disorder – a functional disability that causes symptoms like blindness or paralysis that cannot be explained solely by illness or injury. Zara says for her, it is connected to stress levels. Generally walking with a crutch, at times she must use a wheelchair. She has a love of fashion and studies fabric tech at college, so wearing sweat pants or leggings all the time was not what she wanted, although they are the go-to option for wheelchair users. Ready made clothing is poorly designed for people who have disabilities, she says. If they are seated in a wheelchair, clothes need to fit around the legs, but not be too tight as seams rub and cause sores. She says pants or skirts are often too low in the back and ride up under the legs, while shirts are generally too short – a combination that leaves a gap across the lower back. In addition, propelling a wheelchair can cause garments to stretch. Those with limited hand mobility struggle with buttons and zips. During her hospital stays, Zara got to know other teenagers – some had been in wheelchairs all their lives. “I found that clothing is a real issue,” Zara says. “We can’t just roll into a shop and pick off the rack. You can’t even get into a lot of the changing rooms in those stores.” “We don’t want to be ‘a person in a wheelchair’. People my age just want to fit in, and that includes what we wear. Style helps us fit in with our peers and feel included.” Zara uses her sewing skills to adapt her own clothes.

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World-first NZ chair gives life balance A Kiwi-designed electronic wheelchair described as “the closest thing to walking” is making inroads into overseas markets. The Omeo chair is based on Segway technology and uses the body’s own sense of balance to steer – a rider only needs to lean in the direction that they want the chair to go. Designer Kevin Halsall says it more closely matches the body’s natural inclination to use balance for movement. Hands-free operation provides the freedom of carrying something while moving and can prevent rotator cuff injuries. The Omeo also allows riders to more easily traverse outdoor environments. One unique feature is that the seat stays level, so riders can travel up and down gradients of up to 25 degrees without fear of falling off. Kevin designed the Omeo for his mate Marcus Thompson, who had been in a chair for 16 years. The chair has enabled Marcus to independently go surfing because he can carry his board to the water’s edge. The Omeo has a top speed of 20kph and a range of 60km on a single charge. It retails for $30,000 – a standard chair might cost around $21,000. The company has sold 200 units worldwide and is funded by ACC and its Australian counterpart.

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So it made sense to design a garment for young adult wheelchair users for her scholarship fabric tech assignment at Whangaparaoa College. She has been researching, developing and designing and is now starting to make her garment, which is a skirt and shirt that are connected at the back, like a dress. Her key client for the project is unwell, so Zara is looking for a young woman (teens to early 20s) who has experience of being in a wheelchair and can help her improve her garment. “After this project, I’d like to go into fashion and develop more designs, for both men and women with disabilities,” Zara says. Info: Zara.weissenstein@gmail.com

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Character canes for the forward thinking Gone are the days when a simple stick would suffice for walking support. The character cane market now caters to the upwardly-mobile consumer with forward thinking features such as radios and alarms. Ali Express’ outdoors cane has an FM radio and MP3 player for musical entertainment on the go. Four gigabytes of storage will hold all the golden oldie tunes that a person could want. It has a 100-decibel alarm that automatically sounds in case of a fall, though could deliver a fright if dropped. The telescopic collapsible folding cane from wish.com can be carried in a pocket. It sports a personal safety alarm as well as a bright LED headlight

for navigation at night or dazzling potential attackers. Meanwhile, the multifunction Trekking Pole, also from Wish, can be broken into six lengths that screw together and allow the pole’s height to be adjusted. It comes with multiple screw-in heads for different functions, such as gutting a fish. There are also hammer and headlamp attachments, different shaped pole bases to cope with changing environments and comes with leather bag. The Interior Warehouse in Auckland sells a walking stick with a swivelling brass telescope on the head. The 360-degree rotation means a walker need never be caught unaware by their surroundings.

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Spring is here which, for some, comes with red, itchy and watery eyes. The air is blanketed with allergens such as pollen from flowering plants. It is not always possible to limit your exposure to these allergens, so Orewa Optics owner Petra Hewitt has some tips for allergy sufferers: use eye drops to flush any allergens from the eyes; place a cold compress over closed eyelids instead of rubbing your eyes; considering switching to disposable lenses as allergens can build up on contact lenses (lenses can be dropped into Orewa Optics and they will be recycled); do not touch your eyes with unwashed hands; antihistamine eye drops, available on prescription, can relieve persistent allergies. In addition, Petra says it is important to remember to take precautions, such as wearing sunglasses, when doing your Spring garden clean up. This not only protects eyes from sharp leaves or twigs in the garden, but also from any toxic chemicals you use. “If you do get a chemical agent in the eye, immediately flush it with copious amounts of water or saline. It may mean placing your head underneath a tap, or in a shower, for at least 15-20 minutes. Seek urgent medical attention,” Petra recommends.

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Knees need help It seems to me that a lot of people come to the doctor quite late after a knee injury, but it is important to be assessed early, because in most cases early intervention improves the outcome. The knee is a complex and fascinating joint. It consists of a lot more than just a few bones, as it takes a lot of important structures to assist with the smooth function of the joint. When these are damaged it can affect stability, movement, strength and can cause a lot of pain. Those key structures are ligaments, tendons, and the menisci (single: meniscus). The menisci are the ‘shock absorbers’ of the knee. There are two: the medial and the lateral. One common injury is a tearing of the meniscus, often caused by a twisting of the knee when stepping with full weight. This can cause swelling and pain. It is most common to tear the medial meniscus. Minor tears often settle with a bit of physiotherapy, more serious tears occasionally warrant surgery, which involves trimming a bit of the meniscus away. Various ligaments are involved in the stabilisation and movement of the knee joint. The medial and lateral collateral ligaments sit on either side of the joint. They can sometimes be sprained by a force to the side of the knee during contact sports such as rugby or football. Again, this is usually a relatively minor injury that settles on its own or with a few sessions of physio. The two cruciate ligaments (the anterior, and the posterior) sit inside the joint, and form a cross behind the kneecap. These are otherwise known as the ACL and the PCL. They help to stabilise and bend the joint forwards and backwards. One of the more serious injuries to a knee is an ACL tear. This is not an uncommon injury on the skifields. These injuries often require surgery and/or intensive rehabilitation. Patients with an ACL tear often can’t walk after their accident, and have a large amount of swelling. Sometimes a single accident can cause many different structures to become damaged. The classic ‘unhappy triad’ happens when the medial meniscus, the medial collateral ligament and the ACL are torn. Two exercises that are less likely to cause knee injuries are swimming and cycling and these are often recommended to help rehabilitate the knee after an injury. If you have injured your knee, please see your doctor, sports physician or physiotherapist who will be able to assess and advise you.

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This year’s Smokefree Rockquest final, that was to be held on September 12 at the Bruce Mason Centre, was cancelled due to the size of gatherings under Level 2.5. However, Stanmore Bay musicians Ben and Brody Glanfield, who made it into the final for the second time running (HM September 2) are still in with a shot. Acts are now being filmed and the final will be held online on September 24.

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person weekly. Caitlin says this is to give the relationship time to grow and flourish, and build trust. Mentors receive training and other support. They will also be interviewed by Coast Mentoring and police checked, to ensure they are suitable for the role and to help match them with a young person. Caitlin says Coast Mentoring also meets and works with families, so that everyone is on board. “We are very clear that a mentor is not a parent,” she says. “They are complementing those adult figures in the young person’s life.” She says mentoring is a very powerful tool. “It helps young people to develop more self-confidence, resilience, a connection with the wider community and to navigate relationships. The mentors also benefit, by seeing those changes in a person and having a renewed sense of connection and purpose.” “I am very excited about the opportunity this provides for our community,” Caitlin says. The programme is to be officially launched on September 24. See What’s On, p39 for more details.

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This month sees the launch of a new initiative on the Coast to support the area’s young people through mentoring. The programme is a collaboration between two local organisations – Coast Youth Community Trust (CYC) and Youth in Transition (YIT) – in partnership with Auckland’s Upside Youth Mentoring. Experienced mentor trainor Robin Cox is also providing support and advice. Project manager Caitlin Watson says it is a pilot, but there are already signs that it may expand and grow – crucially there seems to be no shortage of people willing to put themselves forward as possible mentors. CYC and YIT work with at risk youth, and Caitlin says both organisations agree there is a need locally for another tool in the toolbox. Coast Mentoring will support young people aged 10-24 who are referred from CYC or YIT because they would benefit from having an adult mentor. Mentors are volunteers, of all ages, who will need to commit to spending 12 months meeting their young

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Green grass of home To live a healthy life with a healthy mind, a good place to start is with gratitude. Gratitude is the expression of appreciation for what one has and often requires a conscious effort to count one’s blessings. While this has been a turbulent and troublesome year for many in our community, there is always space for gratitude to focus on the positive amidst whatever life throws at us. For young people in particular, developing a healthy mind can often be constrained in the social media saturated society we live in. One of the dangers of social media is the trap of comparison – where we constantly look at the girl or guy next door and view them as being better off. This can subsequently lead to a lack gratitude for the unique features of our own existence because it does not match up to the seemingly greener grass on the other side. Gratitude expert, Ryan Fehr says that, “during a difficult time, gratitude is more important than ever”. Research shows that gratitude can help us cope with traumatic events, control our negative emotions, and improve our wellbeing. Like Covid-19, it is also infectious, having a positive effect on those around us. One of the greatest examples of something to be grateful for, that everyone in our community can claim, is the beautiful environment we reside in. An environment where beaches are plentiful, 13 to be exact, and parks are in abundance, 314 in the Hibiscus & Bays area. Perspective is a powerful tool, and in a global pandemic, where people have been confined to shoe box apartments in concrete jungles, we can appreciate the wealth of open, green space we have on hand that plays a significant role in improving mental and physical health. We have beaches to walk and run, cycle paths to ride and kilometres of ocean to swim and surf. For this, it’s important to acknowledge previous councils for their foresight and vision in ensuring that we live in a community with plenty of open space. Furthermore, if I am to reflect on what has been of 2020 so far, what stands out is the need to be super intentional about developing healthy habits. So, what can you be grateful for today amidst what has been a rocky ride of 2020? How can you cultivate the habit of gratitude and develop contentment with the simple things of life? It may just involve stepping away from a screen and out into the beauty of our Coastal backyard. The grass is not necessarily greener on the other side, but wherever you choose to water it!

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Parent By-Election 2020 Notice Nominations are invited for the election of two parent representatives to the Whangaparaoa College Board of Trustees. An email calling for nominations has been sent to all eligible voters. You can nominate another person to stand as a candidate – both of you will need to email the Returning Officer, you to advise who you’re nominating and them advising who they’ve been nominated by and their acceptance; or you can nominate yourself via email. Nominations close 12pm Friday 25 September and should be accompanied by a candidate statement and photograph. The voting roll is open for inspection at the school and can be viewed during normal school hours. There will also be a list of candidates’ names, as they come to hand, for inspection at the school. Voting, if necessary, will also be done electronically and will close 12pm Friday 9 October. Caroline Butland, Returning Officer carolinebu@wgpcollege.school.nz

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BUILDER SEMI RETIRED – for all those small building jobs. Good rates. Ph/txt Rob 021 167 2155 or 09 426 2960.

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SERVICES WHANGAPARAOA RECORDING STUDIO: Vocals to backing tracks, original projects, vocal training and vocal PA hire. Ph Dennis 021 115 5233

HANDYMAN Carpentry, small jobs, rubbish removal etc. Phone/Text Dave 027 420 5155. A PUMP DOCTOR will keep you pumping. Ph 0274 430 654. ARKLES BAY PAINTERS/ DECORATORS In the area for the area. Kevin 022 0291 056 TRADESMAN PAINTER (20yrs) serving the Hibiscus Coast. New or Repaint, interior & exterior no job too small. Free competitive quotes Wayne 0274 329 397 PEST CONTROL, Flies, spiders, cockroaches, ants, rodents, wasps. Competitive prices. Ph 426 2253.

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

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU, AGM, Friday September 18, 1pm-3pm, St Johns Catholic Church Hall, 180 Centreway Rd, Orewa. RSVP to hibiscuscoast@cab.org.nz by Sept 11. ESTUARY ARTS CHARITABLE TRUST Charitable Trust No. 1851213. AGM. Tuesday 29 September, Studio 1, 6pm.

HEALTH & BEAUTY FINGERNAILS & TOENAILS CUT & FILED – $30pp/$50 for 2pp. I come to you. Ph 424 0676/027 271 6676.

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August 2020 27-Sep 27 Estuary Arts Centre’s annual Members’ Exhibition and Awards, Estuary Arts Centre, Western Reserve, Orewa. An open exhibition with no theme, a special student and youth award. The centre is open in Level 2, seven days a week 9am-4pm daily. (see story p11)

September 2020 19 Meet New Conservative leader Leighton Baker and local

candidate Fiona Mackenzie, Orewa Community Centre, Orewa Square, 3pm. All welcome. Info: newconservative.org.nz/ Note: Re-scheduled from August 22.

23 Auckland Designer of the Year Floral Art Competition, Orewa

Baptist Church, 2 Loop Road, Orewa, open to the public 12 noon2pm. Entry $5 adults, children free. The theme is ‘Coastal Capers’. Info: convenor Lyn Membery, ph 021 326 065.

24 Official launch of Coast Mentoring, Whangaparāoa Library, 7pm. An introduction to what this initiative offers the community. All welcome. Info: email mentor@coastmentoring.nz (see story p33)

26 Stories of Eccentric and Notorious People and Events of early

Silverdale, told by historian author Robin Grover, The Old Chapel, Silverdale Pioneer Village, 11am-12 noon. Free entry, gold coin appreciated. Bookings essential, ph Sue, 021 630 520, email pioneervillage1968@gmail.com (see story p10)

Whangaparāoa Tunnels – a forgotten piece of World War II history, Whangaparāoa Library, Main Street Whangaparāoa, 2pm. A talk by Michael Wynd, researcher at the National Museum of the Royal NZ Navy. (see story p10)

26 Referendum information sessions, Whangaparāoa Library, Main

Street, Whangaparāoa. Hear from both sides on both referendums. Session 1, The Yes Vote (both referendums), 11am-12.30pm; Session 2, The No Vote (both referendums), 2.30pm-4pm.

26 Puhoi Sports Club Post Covid-19 night out. Live music by the

Recliner Rockers, Puhoi Sports Club, Puhoi Domain. Doors open 7.30pm. Tickets $25 ($30 at door if available), from the club. Info: Troy, 021 221 7886.

27 Tiritiri Matangi Island, 600 years of history, Whangaparāoa Library,

Main St, Whangaparāoa, 2pm. A talk about the island’s history. (see story p10)

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Boat Bits & Car Boot allsorts sale, Gulf Harbour Marina, 9am. Bring ’n’ buy and not just for boaties. Info and bookings, 09 424 2118 or email admin@ghyc.co.nz

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Social and Membership Evening, Stanmore Bay Hall, Waiora Road, 7.15pm. Food and refreshments supplied. Come and see what Lions do. Info: ph David, 021 033 2354 or Alister, 09 424 8039.

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Grown-Ups Market, Orewa Community Centre, 9am-12 noon. Forty stalls of second hand clothes, handbags, shoes and accessories. Free admission, bargains.

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Pharmacy Talk with Tania Adams

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Urinary Tract Infections Women and Plumbing. And no, I dont mean the kitchen sink... Women are eight times more likely to develop a Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) than men and it’s all to do with plumbing. It’s why your mother taught you to wipe from front to back after using the bathroom. We are more susceptible to these infections because bugs from our “number 2’s” are in the same neighbourhood as entry to our urinary tract, and therefore easier for those bacteria to get in and cause trouble. UTIs occur when bacteria infect your bladder and urinary tract and cause swelling and irritation of the lining. You might suspect a UTI if you have some of these symptoms: burning or stinging when passing urine, need to pass urine more often, passing only small amounts of urine at a time, fever, feeling unwell, chills, vomiting, blood in the urine, discoloured, smelly or cloudy urine, pain in the lower stomach or lower back. Mild UTIs may go away without medical treatment. But the great news is that now an accredited pharmacist can supply you an antibiotic for treatment of a UTI, without a prescription, should you meet certain criteria. It’s always a good idea to check in with your pharmacist anyway as some of the symptoms can indicate a more serious condition. There are other things you can do to help yourself as well. Drink 2 to 3 glasses of water as soon as you feel the symptoms. Keep drinking as much water as you can (about 8 glasses in 24 hours). This can help flush bacteria out of your urinary tract. Avoid alcohol, fruit juices, strong coffee, tea or fizzy drinks as they tend to irritate the bladder and aggravate your symptoms. Use a hot water bottle on your stomach and/or take a pain reliever to help with any pain. You can drink urinary alkalinisers (available at your pharmacy). These make your urine less acid and help to reduce burning when passing urine. Have you ever heard of drinking cranberry juice for a UTI? Studies show that rather than drinking cranberry juice, supplements containing it’s active ingredient it may actually work as a preventative, by stopping bacteria from attaching to your bladder. Other preventative options are also available both natural products and prescription medicines. If you are suffering with recurrent infections, have a chat to your doctor or your pharmacist to find out which might be the best option for you. 53B Rawhiti Road, Manly Village Whangaparaoa Ph (09) 424 7708 Fax (09) 424 7427 www.unichemmanly.co.nz

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Silver Fern Michaela SokolichBeatson. Photo, Michael Bradley Photography

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Lifesaving excellence at local clubs Red Beach and Orewa Surf Lifesaving Clubs will have more silverware for their trophy cabinets, following a raft of wins at last week’s online Northern Regional Awards of Excellence. The awards were originally to be held last month, but the Level 3 lockdown caused a postponement, and the eventual holding of the awards online on September 9. The trophies themselves will be handed out when alert levels permit. Red Beach took out the Northern Region Junior Surf Championships and Masters Competition Club of the Year, as well as the Northern Region Championships award, while Orewa won the Northern Region Pool Championships and was named the region’s Junior Competition Club of the year. In the sports category, two young Orewa lifeguards were honoured – Amelia Bray for U14 Sportswoman of the Year and Kailen Brackebush for U14 Sportsman of the Year.

Akira Gardiner of Red Beach is the U16 Sportsman of the Year. Orewa’s Faron Turner is the joint winner of Volunteer of the Year – Faron also received a life membership to his club. He has played a huge role in patrolling, examining, instructing and mentoring. Benny Larsen, also of Orewa, is Examiner of the Year. Red Beach’s Pete Kramer was the recipient of the award for Outstanding Contribution to Power Craft, which recognises his work on IRB engine maintenance workshops. He is the chair of the club’s IRB racing committee, which has seen the formation of a female IRB crew for the first time in five years. Service awards went to Red Beach’s Richard Rogers, Ian Cairns and Craig Gledhill and Orewa’s Nicole Lafferty and Cameron Lockie. Red Beach’s Debra Cairns received her Distinguished Service Award, as did Trevor Keinzley and Benny Larsen of Orewa.

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After a ruptured Achilles tendon at the start of the year ended her netball season, Michaela SokolichBeatson did not expect to be back in the Silver Ferns GD bib anytime soon. She says being named in the 16-member squad last month came as a surprise. It is the result of some dedicated rehabilitation following an operation on her tendon (HM June 3). Her fitness met the very high standards required by the Ferns coach and selectors, even though she is still not able to play. “Things progressed a lot faster than I thought – I didn’t expect to be back until next year,” Michaela says. “I’m doing a lot of netball specific training on my own but am not ready for group training yet. My base fitness is there, but I have to build up again to my standard, and work on court craft.” Currently she is renegotiating her contract with the Mystics. At the end of this month, she will see her surgeon and hopes to be cleared to return to court. “I’m very excited and happy to be in the squad,” she says. The former Whangaparaoa College student, who is in the final year of PE study, was first selected for the Mystics in 2016 and went on to join the Silver Ferns in 2018.

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