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Red Beach residents Max Miller, left, and Noel Marley fear that the dogs that attacked their sheep will be back.

Vicious attacks on sheep shock Red Beach residents

Five sheep on lifestyle blocks in Red Beach are dead, and one has been left badly injured after vicious attacks by dogs.

Vets have warned the affected property owners, Noel Marley and Max Miller and Dianne and Chris Bruce, that when dogs attack sheep, they are likely to do it again and that it’s important

for anyone with livestock on the Weiti River side of Whangaparaoa Peninsula (between the highway and Red Beach lights) to be aware of the situation and protect their animals.

When Noel and Max retired to their lifestyle block overlooking the Weiti River, 10 years ago, it was the fulfillment of a dream. That dream was shattered

when the couple woke up on June 30 to what Noel describes as “a war zone”.

A dog attack overnight had left just one of their four South Suffolk sheep unharmed. Two were dead and one later had to be put down. There was blood all over the field and parts of the sheep had been torn off.

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The paddock is fenced, but the dogs had jumped over or through the post and wire fence. Muddy paw prints on the concrete drive indicated that at least two dogs were involved.

“We were shocked that the dogs literally ripped the faces off our poor sheep and barely touched their bodies – they must have died slowly and in agony,” Max says. “No meat was eaten – it was clear this was done for sport.”

After the attack, Noel and Max were on high alert, lying awake at night to listen for the dogs’ return.

The attack followed a similar one, three weeks before, on the neighbouring property of Dianne and Chris Bruce.

Dianne says on the morning of June 10 she found that two Awassi sheep, purchased just two weeks earlier, had been attacked. One was dead and the other dying. The sheep cost $800 each and one of them was pregnant. In addition, one of the couple’s Arapawa sheep had been badly mauled by the dogs.

“Our vet said that the wounds were consistent with an attack by two dogs,” Dianne says. “One takes the head and one takes the back to bring the sheep down.”

Dianne says their remaining sheep are now corralled within an electric fence, but she, along with Max and Noel, is angry and also fearful of further attacks.

Max says he will not hesitate to shoot any stray dogs he sees on their property now.

He says they are even considering moving, as they need sheep to keep

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their grass down but will not get any more while the dogs are still at large.

“Someone knows the dogs that did this,” Max says. “They would have come home covered in blood and mud, and with scratches from the barbed wire.”

In both cases, the shock and distress for the animals’ owners has been considerable. There has also been a financial cost in the thousands, when vet bills and the cost of the animals are added up.

An officer from Auckland Council’s animal management team visited Noel and Max’s property, but as the attack was not witnessed by anyone, they could not locate the dogs responsible.

They provided baited dog traps, which have so far not caught anything.

Council’s animal management manager Sarah Anderson says that DNA testing is a relatively new option to help solve cases like this. The cost of testing varies and is covered by Council. Where possible, the costs are recouped from a successful prosecution.

She says residents concerned about their livestock should keep an eye out for dogs roaming in the area, and call Council on 09 301 0101 if they see any.

“We need photo or video evidence, or a witness, to be able to find, identify and seize a dog – so if it’s possible and safe to do so, if people can take photos or video it is helpful,” she says.

There are a number of penalties for owners of dogs found to have attacked sheep, including fines and potential prosecution as well as the possibility of the dogs being put down.

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History made at Silverdale Fire Brigade The appointment of volunteer firefighter Sarah Capon as station officer at Silverdale Fire Brigade is seen as a key moment in the brigade’s 66-year history.

Sarah, who took up the level officer role on June 27, is now the first female fire officer to be appointed on the Hibiscus Coast.

She is one of six female volunteers at the station – this is the largest number of women that the Silverdale station has ever had, making up 15 percent of the total volunteers.

Sarah, 30, says that getting to this position is not just the fulfillment of a long-held dream for her, but a sign that things in the fire service are changing.

It puts her in charge at any incident she attends as well as in charge of the fire truck and her own crew of four. She says there is also more paperwork involved in the role, along with managing aspects of station life including training.

Keeping it in the family, Sarah’s husband Daniel is also a station officer – there are six in that role in total at Silverdale, all with different portfolios

and management responsibilities.

After 13 years as a volunteer (eight with Silverdale), during which time Sarah became a senior firefighter, it’s a position she says she is more than ready for.

“I like to do everything,” Sarah says, “From driving the truck, using all the equipment and whatever is required at an incident.”

Since the departure of former station officer Callan Carn-Bennett 18 months ago, Sarah has been in the role unofficially. She says this has shown her how rewarding it is being “in the thick of it” and being responsible for the smooth running of the station and the wellbeing of the firefighters.

One reason she thinks more women have not taken up firefighting is the macho image, but she says times are changing.

“When I first started driving the truck, about eight years ago, people used to do a double-take when they saw a woman at the wheel,” she says.

“No-one bats an eyelid now.”

She says the fire service is actively seeking to become more inclusive in its ranks – both within the career

From left: Silverdale volunteer firefighters Kara Timmer, Connie Ewen, Tammy Richomme, Sarah Capon (station officer), Angela Smith and Michelle Kora.

firefighters, and volunteers. Recently the first Asian recruit joined at Silverdale. There are a couple of other female volunteer station officers in the wider Waitemata Area, including one at Kumeu and the chief fire officer at

Greenhithe.

“It’s hard to be what you can’t see,” Sarah says. “The more of us that are out there, the better. Women firefighters are wanted and needed and can do everything that the men do.”

Orewa Kiwibank plans split from NZ Post A proposed split between Orewa Kiwibank and NZ Post could have an impact on local PostShop services.

Staff were informed of the proposal at a meeting on July 11.

Kiwibank was launched in 2002, setting up within PostShops nationwide, but increasingly it is cutting itself free to operate in standalone premises.

A spokesperson for Kiwibank says that the organisation is proposing to open a standalone branch in Orewa, but there will be no confirmed outcomes until consultation is finished.

There are no changes planned for the Whangaparaoa NZ Post and Kiwibank

branches, which are in Coast Plaza.

There has been strong community opposition since the Otago Daily Times made it public last month that NZ Post and Kiwibank plan to close four joint branches in Dunedin; the plan is to replace these with one standalone Kiwibank branch and with postal services delivered via arrangements with local businesses.

Four months ago, NZ Post announced its plans to close one of its West Auckland PostShops – a proposal that also received a public backlash. The Westcity Post Shop is to close because Kiwibank, which it shared its space with, wants to operate as a standalone

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At the time a NZ Post representative said that the company is moving away from owning PostShops because of decreasing mail volumes. When it does so, it looks for local businesses to partner with.

Currently postal services are provided this way in Silverdale Village, via an arrangement with a local business, Team Rhapsody.

NZ Post and Kiwibank Orewa say they will “keep the community and customers informed as outcomes and timeframes are confirmed. There is no change to current services at this time”.

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Safety first

Mr Hannan, no no no! Are you seriously putting the Boulevard concept ahead of people’s safety? Why don’t you just close the Boulevard and make it just for pedestrians and let all traffic use another route? If you think people drive 30kph down there, you’re dreaming! I’ll be waiting to see how long before the first accident – either a pedestrian knocked over or a vehicle not noticing the crossing and killing someone. Do you really want this happening all because you want a certain ‘look’ for the Boulevard?

Orewa has a lot of retired older people.

Safety should be the first priority, for people and drivers.

Kathy Joyce Stanmore Bay Auckland Transport spokesperson Mark Hannan responds: The works aren’t complete yet. When the work is finished we will do a full Road Safety Audit to see if any changes are needed.

Crossing rules I was shocked to see AT not having the standard zebra crossing bars in Orewa on the main road. Since when does look become more important than safety? Especially when cars, trucks and people are concerned.

Surely, I thought to myself, there must be some regulations/standards about zebra crossing markings. And yes there are. According to the NZTA, zebra crossing transverse bars must be painted ‘reflectorised’ white, at least 2m long (3m or more desirable) and 0.3m wide with a 0.6 gap between.

Claire Teirney, Stanmore Bay

Paint, not paving Auckland Transport may feel that the important signals of a pedestrian crossing for drivers are all the signs, lights, etc. The fact is that strongly painted, white lines are what really draw a driver’s eye. That is why, even when all the ‘bells and whistles’ are added to those Orewa crossings, the trouble will

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continue until the grey pavers which people simply cannot see clearly, are replaced with good old fashioned paint – ‘boulevard concept’ notwithstanding.

Charlie Donaldson, Orewa

Courtesy call Happened to have just read the winter addition of the AA Directions magazine when my copy of Hibiscus Matters paper arrived with the article on page 3 about the Orewa crossings.

Apparently, according to the AA, if a crossing is made from pavers or bricks they ‘are not official pedestrian crossings; pedestrians don’t have priority.’ It is considered a ‘courtesy crossing.’ So it will be interesting to see if motorists understand the difference after Auckland transport spending nearly $400,000 on them!

Karen Law, Gulf Harbour Editor’s note: We had a lot of feedback on this story – visit our Facebook page to join the conversation.

Control camping Pleased to see that the local board is taking a firm stance on freedom camping. The locations put forward (HM July 4) make me wonder whether the staff putting those ideas forward had actually visited the Hibiscus Coast. I don’t have a problem with people parking up for a night at a location in a self contained vehicle, but the sheer numbers seen doing it so far on the Coast mean some strict controls and enforcement are needed.

Paul Lee, Manly

Performance woeful I wonder how many Hibiscus Matters readers have seen the Local Government Commission’s Report about ‘Enhancing (improving?) Local Government for Aucklanders’? It does little more than confirm the obvious – the Council’s performance is woeful. As Mr Goff said when he was standing for Mayor, ‘satisfaction with the Council is

at rock bottom’. CEO Stephen Town said, ‘The Council’s performance needs to improve’. But little has improved.

In Orewa it’s almost impossible to get things done because, we’re told, ‘there’s no money’. With a wage bill spiralling towards a billion bucks a year I can see why. The Royal Commission that set up the Auckland Council made 32 recommendations that have not been implemented. Most were performance and control measures. Had they been, we might not be in such a parlous state.

One of the recommendations was the appointment of a full time independent auditor of the Council’s performance.

Any guesses why it hasn’t been made?

More people need to tell the Council what’s wrong and, of course, recognise things they are doing right.

John Clements, Orewa

Beloved buses gone The article about the local bus service (HM July 4), failed to mention the removal of our beloved 992x and 991x buses when the contracts changed.

These express buses whisk us to and from the city at peak times, we do not have to change buses at Hibiscus Coast busway and meander through Albany down to the city or meander back through Silverdale home, reducing our commute by at least 10 if not 15 minutes. Whilst AT promise us more services at peak times, what are these peak times? Anthony Cross says they are designed to connect with each other, they said that when the NEX was first introduced and was quietly dropped, leaving us poor commuters waiting up to half an hour for our connections. I understand their removal is because Auckland Transport have no room for them in Auckland, not to benefit the travelling public! I fear the loss of our express buses will just see more commuters back in their cars, trying to park in Silverdale rather than waiting in Gulf Harbour or Orewa for their local feeders, and then there is the parking…

Wendy Cohen, Arkles Bay

Auckland Transport spokesperson Mark Hannan responds: The changes mean we will be able to move more people more often. Buses will run from Waiwera and Orewa every 10 to 15 minutes to Hibiscus Coast Station between 7am and 8.30am, more than doubling the current frequency. They will match this service on the return at night between 5-7pm. From Gulf Harbour, Manly services will run every 6 to 8 minutes between 6am and 8am and every 7 to 10 minutes between 5pm and 7pm. At Hibiscus Coast Station these services will meet double decker buses to take people into the city, these will operate every 5 minutes.

Warmest thanks

Thanks to all the readers who brought in blankets to the Hibiscus Matters office in recent weeks, after a request went out in our June 1 paper for Give a Kid a Blanket. That collection finishes this week, on July 22 after which we are not able to accept any further blankets into our Orewa office.

A local family thought of an innovative way to remember a loved one, by repurposing his clothes.

Recently a customer took six of her late husband’s shirts into Debbie Thearle of Hibiscus Alterations. They were still in great condition, despite lots of use. From them, Deb made seven cushions for the customer and her grandchildren (pictured). She says the grandmother bought little teddies to go in the pockets of the five grandchildren’s cushions. Deb says on another occasion, a customer brought back a monogrammed linen sheet and a curtain after packing up her childhood home in England. They became pillowcases with her father’s initials on it and matching aprons for her sister and niece.

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Report released on Dynamic Lane operation

The latest reports produced by Auckland Transport on its Dynamic Lane trial on Whangaparaoa Rd show that the extra lane is reducing queues and travel times, although there is still congestion when cars turn left onto the highway.

Auckland Transport (AT) is monitoring traffic during the trial and producing monthly reports.

The system was designed as a way to improve traffic flow on the congested road. It involved overhead gantries, signs and marking the flush median between Red Beach Rd and Hibiscus Coast Highway with LED lights that can be switched on and off, allowing traffic to use the median as an extra lane on and off the peninsula at peak times. Speed on this part of the road was lowered to 50kph – AT says this is unlikely to change.

Operation of the $3m system began on January 24, initially only in the afternoon peak. The lane was switched on for the morning peak on April 18.

The May reports show that one crash happened during the morning rush in that first month. The report says that the crash was a result of a lane change from the Dynamic Lane to the left lane. “This could have occurred on any multi-lane section of road and is not considered a direct result of the Dynamic Lane,” the report says.

Travel time savings in the morning peak are calculated to be 2.5-7 minutes per vehicle, from Vipond Rd to East Coast Rd. This reduces to 2-6 minutes per vehicle (from East Coast Rd to Red Beach Rd) in the afternoon peak.

Key concerns raised about the Dynamic Lanes by residents who live on this stretch of road, or access it from side roads, included safe turning, and wait times.

The May report shows that it takes an average of 30 seconds to turn right from side access onto Whangaparaoa Road in the afternoon peak – which AT considers “acceptable”. The report

The Dynamic Lanes could be here to stay, with Auckland Transport hailing them as a success.

says the average is 11.7 seconds for right turns off Whangaparaoa Rd in the afternoon peak, which AT considers good for an arterial road. The report notes that a higher frequency of westbound traffic than in previous months made right turns more difficult.

In the morning peak, wait times are an average of 15.3 seconds turning right onto Whangaparaoa Rd from side access, and 7.3 seconds for right turns off Whangaparaoa Rd. Fewer right turns were observed compared to the previous month.

Pedestrians are waiting around a minute, on average,

to cross Whangaparaoa Rd – an average of 68.5 seconds in the afternoon, and 65.1 seconds in the morning. Most pedestrians are crossing to and from bus stops.

A very low number of cyclists has been seen using the road (at most two per day) with most of them riding on the road in the morning, and on the footpath in the afternoon. This is perhaps no surprise given that there is no designated cycle lane and around 1900 vehicles per hour are using the route – an increase of 250-300 on the same time last year.

While traffic queues have reduced at key points such as the right hand turn onto the peninsula in the afternoon and the Red Beach Rd intersection in the morning, there is still queuing turning left off the peninsula in the morning. Most cars (a ratio of 14:1) are using the established single lane for this turn over the new signposted left turn.

AT spokesperson Mark Hannan says that no permanent changes are planned to this intersection.

The trial runs until January, at which time a decision about whether or not the Dynamic Lanes will become permanent will be made.

The AT reports are linked to this story at www. localmatters.co.nz

Further investigation into marine reserve pollution

A presentation by environmental watchdog, The Long Bay Great Park Society, to Auckland Council’s Environment and Community Committee on July 10 included scientific reports and expert testimony showing that the Long Bay Okura Marine Reserve is suffering from severe and ongoing pollution caused by development. The group demanded that Auckland Council take urgent action to stop further destruction, seeking a resolution that Council shut down activities at all major earthwork sites discharging into the marine reserve – including those of Weiti block developer, Weiti Developments – until more effective systems for sediment and heavy metal control are implemented. “The most serious threat the marine reserve faces is high levels of sediment coming off the land, mostly from consented sites, the largest of which are Long Bay and Weiti Developments,” the committee was told. In response, the committee resolved that Council staff should investigate the issue and report back to its next meeting. The report will investigate options for improved management of sediment discharge into the marine reserve.

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Marina lessee reassures berth holders ahead of potential deal with Council

The leaseholder of the Gulf Harbour marina has written directly to the berth holders, reassuring them that their rights will remain unchanged should the company take full ownership of the marina.

Auckland Council CCO Panuku Development proposes to give freehold title to the marina land (Lots 1-6) to Gulf Harbour Investments (GHIL) in return for a cash payment and the lease rights over the Hammerhead (Lots 7-9).

Opposition by berth holders has been vociferous and focused on the potential impact on its car parking rights (in Lots 1 and 2), as well as the importance of retaining the reclaimed foreshore and seabed in public hands.

In a letter dated July 11, Gulf Harbour Investments Ltd (GHIL) director Jim Speedy states that the marina land will continue to be used “for marinarelated purposes” should the deal with Council proceed.

“Incorrect predictions of high rise apartment buildings/hotels replacing car parks on the marina land are being spread by individuals opposed to change at Gulf Harbour,” the letter says. “We do not intend to reduce car parking on the marina land and residential development is not permitted there.”

“GHIL plans to continue to own and operate the marina on a long term basis. We will use the marina land for continually upgraded marina related

Appeal withdrawn

Following mediation, and the provision of traffic survey information, the LM Painton Trust has withdrawn its appeal against Auckland Council’s decision to grant resource consent to Stage 3 of the Silverdale Park and Ride. The appeal was withdrawn on June 29. This means that the addition of 127 car parks can proceed at the facility.

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Gulf Harbour berth holders have been assured that the marina operations will continue should the land (Lots 1-6) be sold to the current leaseholder.

activities to support the operation of the marina, with the objective of making it the most desirable in the Auckland region,” the letter says.

Gulf Harbour Marina general manager Keith Hogan says the letter reassures berth holders that there will be no change to the rights they currently have, including parking. “The company has sent a clear message that those obligations will be honoured,” Mr Hogan says.

He says because the deal will enable further development of The Hammerhead for public transport and recreation, it will benefit the whole of Whangaparaoa Peninsula.

Panuku Development will seek endorsement from Council’s Finance and Performance Committee to proceed with the proposed deal at the committee’s July 24 meeting.

Councillors Wayne Walker and John Watson have spoken out against the proposed deal, seeking that the Public Works Act should be used instead to secure the Hammerhead. Residential development is not currently permitted on the marina, but the Councillors are concerned that because the deal will see the land no longer under public ownership, a Private Plan Change could be sought in future to allow apartments to be built there.

A total of 371 submissions have been received by Orewa College regarding its proposed zone change, which will exclude the Red Beach and Waitoki areas. This number includes people who attended drop-in sessions at the college, and multiple submissions from some households. Orewa College principal Kate Shevland says that all submissions have been responded to.

All the submissions and information go before the Ministry of Education, which is responsible for making the final decision on the zone proposal.

The college hopes that the changes can come into effect with next year’s intake.

Marae plans for growth

The community marae, Te Herenga Waka o Orewa, hopes to purchase land adjacent to its site in Silverdale, potentially for a housing project.

Meanwhile the marae has obtained a grant to conduct a feasibility study into building a conference centre.

The marae’s kaiwhakahaere, Kereama Nathan, says a conference centre would allow for groups of up to 150 people, providing a source of income to help future proof the marae’s sustainability.

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A Council decision is expected this month regarding the possible sale of Council owned marina land at Gulf Harbour (HM July 4).

In my view, red herrings were put up by the Council property company Panuku; that the Public Works Act could not be used to secure the potential leasehold of the Hammerhead and that there was no budget to purchase this potential lease. In both cases there are realistic options. There is an excellent case for the Public Works Act purchase for strategic transport needs alone – ferry parking and facilities. And all the more compelling because the Hammerhead land was compensation for the loss of the large sandy beach, and all the marina land was reclaimed from the seabed.

On the money side Panuku is $28 million ahead of its asset sales budget and besides the yearly lease income from the marina land of nearly $600,000 would be more than enough to cover the lease buyout value; in 2012 this was only $178,000 for the potential leasehold value.

What Councillor John Watson and I suspect is that once the marina is totally privatised it is highly likely we will see apartments pushing out parking, compromising the boat harbour purposes and making it virtually impossible for Council, as the landowner, to provide future space for ferry parking, parking for boat launching, recreational parking, place-making and public needs not yet known. We see this happening now at other marinas where Council has sold or is selling its freehold.

What we do know is the Hammerhead is at capacity for parking now. At the public meetings held by Panuku, I asked Auckland Transport had they done the future projections for ferry parking and facilities, and also asked Council Community Facilities had they done the planning for future space for boat use parking and recreational use such as freedom camping, beach, fishing and yachting. ‘No’ and ‘no’, they answered. Yet John and I know that when the ferries are run as a network with faster, more frequent and better more seaworthy ferries (like Sydney) patronage will make a huge leap.

Then there are the place-making improvements to the marina space like we’ve seen in the city at the Wynyard Quarter (where Council is deliberately retaining ownership) – why not for Gulf Harbour? We can stop this short-term expediency ahead of long term public good – and value. It can be done; back in 2003-2006, John and I with community support stopped the deal to lose control of the Hammerhead for four stories of 250 apartments by the same leaseholder who has the marina lease now – and the potential lease of the Hammerhead. We must stand up against this madness.

So what can you do? Make your views felt, be informed – we will be having meetings (look for the notices).

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localfolk Vern Rule

Vern Rule’s lifelong fascination for wind technology, including sports, has seen him involved in atmospheric research, hang gliding and land yachting. The 76-year-old Stanmore Bay resident retired a few years ago, and says he’s had time to ‘twiddle his thumbs’, which involves cruising on his boat and taking care of native plantings along the Weiti River – a broken arm was not enough to stop him lending a hand at recent community plantings. He spoke with Terry Moore

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enjoy tinkering with technology and back in 1973 I was a radio ‘ham’, providing shore-based communications from NZ to two boats of protestors fighting the French nuclear testing in the Pacific. This became important for organising supplies and conveying messages from the crew at sea to family, friends and media in NZ. As an electronics technician, I worked for eight years with the RNZ Navy, then at Auckland University, which is how I became involved in a major atmospheric research project. An American research team called SeaAir Exchange came to NZ in the 1980s in search of a baseline definition of clean air. They ended up choosing to take samples at the top of 90 Mile Beach and called on the university to second somebody to help them establish a portable research station. That became my job. It was very exact and detailed scientific work they were doing from a clean-lab container, and two stainless steel towers with dozens of air samplers.

The equipment was so sensitive that we could ‘smell’ the diesel fumes of ships that were passing the coast, out of sight.

We also picked up emissions from coalfired power stations in Sydney. Some strange organic sulphur compounds were being collected at low tide and these proved to be pipis belching down on the beach in front of us!

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was then invited to work in the States in the University of Rhode Island’s research reactor, making atmospheric sampling control panels for their next phase of sampling in the mid-Pacific. I was able to take my wife Jeanette and family, and together we traveled 35,000 miles around the States, visiting most of their wonderful National Parks. I also sailed on the vessel Moana Wave, carrying out research northwest of Hawaii. As with the work at 90 Mile Beach, we collected atmospheric samples over many months, eventually irradiating these at the University of Rhode Island in the 2-MW Neutron Reactor. The samples were spectrographed, to analyse their organic or mineral content. Early one morning while I was on watch, we

noticed the radiation monitors starting to ‘pop’. This turned out to be the first round of Chernobyl radio-active fallout across the central-north Pacific.

Even then, in the mid-Pacific gyre, vast amounts of floating plastics were accumulating and wildlife, in particular bird-life, was being badly affected.

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hile I was living in Dairy Flat I was doing quite a lot of hang gliding. I took up the sport after a work colleague at Auckland University took me along to try it and I ended up flying for 5-6 years. It’s a different perspective, floating from thermal to thermal with the seagulls – and I also enjoyed crosscountry hang gliding competitions. It was largely incident-free, apart from a bit of a smack on the shoulder while landing in turbulent conditions at Mangere. I also developed the Visual Flight Rules exam that hang glider pilots were required to answer correctly to be permitted to fly in shared airspace. Later I took up land yachting and in 1991 I won one of the classes in the land yachting championships at 90 Mile Beach. I took, on average, 100 minutes to do a 100km race, so it was pretty exhilarating.

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spent some of my youth in the Ruahine Ranges and from there grew a deep love of native bush. I became increasingly aware of the threats to our native species, through loss of habitat particularly. In my view the checks and balances are inadequate and despite all this planting there is, I am sure, a net loss of native forest.

I am a member of Forest & Bird and have been involved with community replanting projects for decades. My involvement with the Weiti riverbank replanting project in Silverdale came about after I saw an advertisement in Hibiscus Matters about the large scale clean up and replanting project that was starting there. I now know that site like the back of my hand, but was barely even conscious of it before, although I’d been down the river in my dingy a few times.

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ended up staying on at the Weiti, as I could see there was a lot of work to be done to ensure all the valuable planting done by hundreds of volunteers did not go to waste. I spent around 20 hours per week on weed control, establishing minor drains and pathways and looked after pest control – with the help of a roster of trappers.

Over summer it got very dry and I was taking in 100 or so litres of water in my 4WD every week and watering all the young plants, as well as barrow loading two truckloads of mulch, which I paid for myself. I’ve also been doing a small amount of top up planting – probably several hundred trees – including some that SOSSI had left over. That work is still ongoing. Some of the original trees we planted are 3-4 metres high now.

One of the benefits of this riparian work is to improve water quality and although I haven’t seen it myself, others who go down the river regularly say the water is looking cleaner. There are more insects and skinks around and the birdlife has also improved slightly but you won’t see big changes in bird numbers until the trees mature and start fruiting. The riparian strip is currently interrupted by private properties with riparian rights. What we ultimately hope is to develop a continuation of the strip as a walkway and cycleway with a footbridge to connect with

Whangaparaoa Road and Red Beach corner.

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ossum strike – established trees dying because of over grazing by possums – is a huge problem along the Weiti River. Right now I am trying to get Hibiscus Coast Forest & Bird involved in another patch that is declining, but there are only so many traps and trappers to go around. I’d call the Chenery Road part of the Weiti a current hot spot for possums. We have taken out more than 100 over three years, but most of them now are coming from the Oxbow Bend Reserve, near Silverdale Pak ‘n’ Save. I’ve managed to get a new volunteer to help me manage pest control down there – after doing it myself for over a year. Initially, all five traps would have a possum in them every week and we’re still taking out two possums a week. As much as I love cats, there’s no doubt that there’s also a cat problem. I have seen cats stalking pukeko chicks and we haven’t had any new pukekos there for several years, despite the presence of adult birds.

Local conservationists, including me, are angry that there is feeding of feral cats taking place in Silverdale, which is part of the Northwest Wildlink. Cats do keep the number of rodents down, but we can deal with rodents through pest control, without sacrificing native wildlife to cats.

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Hydrogen-power the way of the future A growing passion for taking better care of the environment, plus a government push to get to zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, has inevitably led to a renewed interest in electric vehicles and a proliferation of charging stations to power them.

But in our enthusiasm for going electric, an Omaha engineer says we are overlooking another zero-emissions technology that offers enormous advantages over battery-powered cars.

Dr Jonathan Leaver, an associate professor at the Unitec Institute of Technology, has been researching hydrogen-powered vehicles since 2000 and is vice chair of the International Energy Agency’s hydrogen technology collaboration programme.

He oversaw the building of UniQuad – New Zealand’s first hydrogenpowered vehicle using a fuel cell – a prototype farm utility quad bike, currently on show in a Unitec student commons area.

Dr Leaver says the reason enthusiasm for hydrogen-powered vehicles has lagged behind all electric vehicles is because of the apparently bigger costs involved.

A hydrogen refueling station can cost as much as $3 million to build, versus around $50,000 for an electric vehicle

recharging station. Moreover, the cost of producing the hydrogen itself has been prohibitive.

But he says developments in technology and recent research suggest hydrogen might in fact be more economic in the long run.

For example, the cost of upgrading the national grid to cater for the increased demand from electric vehicles has been shown to be more expensive than developing the infrastructure to deliver hydrogen.

Meanwhile, one method of producing hydrogen is via a process known as electrolysis, which requires electricity.

If the cost of electricity can be brought down to less than 4 cents a kilowatt hour then hydrogen starts to become competitive.

Already some countries, such as Chile are starting to come close to this using solar panels. And Dr Leaver anticipates as the price of the panels continues to drop then electricity will become cheaper still.

Currently Australia is investigating becoming a major exporter of hydrogen produced with the aid of solar panels sited in the Australian desert.

Dr Leaver thinks that if hydrogenpowered vehicles take off, there will eventually be a powerful organization of hydrogen producing and exporting

countries, like the conglomerate of oil exporting countries known as OPEC. Once costs become comparable, the benefits of hydrogen become clear. A hydrogen-powered vehicle typically has a range of 600km and can be recharged in about 3 minutes. An all-electric vehicle might easily have a range of less than 250km and take more than an hour to charge its battery.

Moreover, these batteries are heavy, adding considerably to the weight of the vehicle and the energy required to move it.

Dr Leaver says these kinds of handicaps are bad enough for the private electric vehicle owner but are especially tiresome for a commercial operator with a fleet of electric trucks, who might be obliged to see his or her vehicles out of action for extended periods and their drivers twiddling their thumbs while their vehicles recharge.

“These sorts of things add up to making hydrogen more desirable,” Dr Leaver says.

Indeed, commercial concerns are waking up to the benefits of hydrogen.

Dr Leaver says the American brewing giant Anheuser-Busch recently purchased 800 hydrogen powered trucks and the world’s first hydrogenpowered train The Coradia iLint is currently being tested on German

A drawing of the UniQuad, the first NZ manufactured hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicle.

railways and is expected to be in service later this year. It’s anticipated the train will generate zero emissions.

Unfortunately, work on UniQuad, has stalled after the original investor ran into financial difficulties. However, Dr Leaver sees a big future for such bikes, especially on large Australian stations where the distances are huge and hydrogen might be generated on the station via electrolysis using solar panels to provide the necessary electricity.

Despite his enthusiasm for hydrogen, Dr Leaver does not dismiss electric vehicles entirely. As a second vehicle for travelling short distances in urban areas, he thinks they are ideal. On the other hand, if the government is serious about meeting its zero emissions target by 2050 then hydrogen will be key.

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Matt Brook and his team have just begun painting and restoring this 1940 Ford Tudor.

Passion for panels and paint In the six years that Matt Brook and his team at Custom Paint & Restoration have been restoring classic and vintage cars, hot rods and muscle cars, there’s nothing much they haven’t seen.

In some cases, cars come into the Silverdale workshop as not much more than a rusty shell that needs the bodywork and interior completely rebuilt.

For example, there was the 1937 Morris Eight that had been sitting in a barn in Taihape for a long time and was “very well weathered”, according to Matt.

Restoration took years and required stripping everything back and restoring or rebuilding every component.

Despite this, Matt says 90 percent of the engine and panels remained original, and they even reused all the nuts and bolts after re-chroming and regrinding them. Any parts that can’t be sourced are made by the team.

Having this done doesn’t come cheap – on average rebuilding a complete vehicle costs around $150,000 – but there is no shortage of car enthusiasts locally who are prepared to do whatever it takes to make their vehicles look pristine and Matt’s workshop is always full.

Any paint colour, from classic to custom, can be created.

Matt is a member of Hibiscus Rodders and says that the Hibiscus Coast and Rodney has a massive following for classic car culture. His restoration work began as a hobby. His father was involved with motorsport and Matt grew up around cars and workshops.

He began working on his own classic cars but this soon snowballed, with friends asking for his help. Eventually he quit his job at a school and went fulltime into his own business.

One of the key components in this type of work is getting all the fine details right – including the correct door handles and other parts. A bonus in this regard is that, in America, the parts for classic cars are still manufactured. “You can even buy the most obscure parts for a classic Ford, brand new,” Matt says.

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Getting your tyres straight Computer technology is making the life of mechanics easier and the latest 3D wheel aligner is a good example.

The Vamag New Dimension Wheel Aligner, which provides detailed, accurate measurements via cameras and computers, is the latest piece of kit at Bridgestone Tyre Centre in Orewa – one of only eight in New Zealand and the first on the Hibiscus Coast.

At $25,000 it’s a big investment for owner Duncan Marshall, but time is money in the vehicle repair business and this machine, made in Italy, is designed to improve the speed of wheel alignment.

Duncan says the machine is part of a new fitout, and will future proof his business.

The system involves attaching a “target” to each wheel, allowing three cameras, mounted on both sides of the vehicle to record the true measurements of the steering geometry. A computer within the cameras analyses the information and sends it to another computer where the mechanic can see the measurements.

The necessary adjustments can then be performed and checked.

Mechanics can use a manual method of bubble guage and stringlines to align tyres. Another highly regarded computerised system currently used for wheel alignment is the CCD (charged coupled device) optical alignment measuring system, in which each wheel has measuring sensors attached to the wheel, providing accurate, detailed readouts.

Donn Tomlinson has around 50 bikes at Donn’s Classic Motorcycles.

British wheels turn in Rodney Wheel alignment is the latest area of the motor trade to benefit from 3D technology.

Why is wheel alignment important? Wheel alignment is checked and adjusted when there are signs of uneven tyre wear. A visual inspection of the tyres can normally quickly pick up if the alignment is out of specification. Wear could be seen on an inside or outside edge or there might be ‘feathering’ when a hand is run across the width of the tyre. • Misaligned wheels can lead to higher fuel consumption, shorter tyre life, poor handling of a vehicle and increased driver fatigue. • Wheel alignment should be checked every six months or 10,000km, whichever comes first. • You may need a wheel alignment if your car feels as though it is pulling to one side or the other; you’ve recently had new tyres fitted; your vehicle has hit anything – such as a pothole.

Donn Tomlinson was destined to ride through life on a motorcycle and has transformed his passion into a niche business.

Over the past two years he has developed a workshop and showroom on his Warkworth property where he repairs, restores and sells British bikes from the sixties, seventies and eighties.

His business, Donn’s Classic Motorcycles, specialises in Triumph, BSA and Norton, with around 50 bikes on site.

“You can blame my brother for my love of Norton after he rolled up on a 1971 Commando 750 when I was about 10,” Donn says.

“There was something special about the sound of the bike, and they’ve been a passion of mine ever since.”

Donn imports most of his bikes from the United States, something he has been doing since the early 1990s.

“The States imported a huge number of British bikes, but when the Japanese bikes caused that market to fold, the

English stock became redundant.

“That means there are a lot of classic bikes over there with low mileage and in great original condition.”

Donn, and the mechanic he employs, will also service, repair and modify bikes that people bring in.

“A number of people want the look of a classic bike with modern comforts.

We can change things to accommodate that while retaining the original appearance. We can work on all makes of motorcycle from the sixties onwards, but the British classics are my focus.”

He still owns his original 1979 Norton Commando 850, which he brought as a 16-year-old.

“By importing bikes to sell, I’ve been able to own a number myself over the years and keep a few.”

One of those was a Norton F1, a rotary bike of which just two were sold in New Zealand.

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Safety at school gate up for debate Auckland Transport has rebuffed allegations from the Automobile Association (AA) that it is disconnected from schools and needs to take safety around schools more seriously.

The AA surveyed 1600 members and also used information from its work with some central Auckland schools over the past two years. Among its findings was that there is “a desperate need for Auckland Transport (AT) to invest in simple safety infrastructure such as road signs around schools”.

In a press release, AA’s senior infrastructure advisor, Vanessa Wills, says that as the recent Regional Land Transport Plan (RLTP) increased funding for safety programmes, this will hopefully change.

“Parents want to let their kids walk or cycle to school – they don’t want to be negotiating tricky parking spaces, or experiencing the high-tension pickup environment occurring at schools across the region,” Ms Wills says.

She says the solution could simply mean introducing things like variable speed signs, or more pedestrian crossings.

“The AA’s surveys indicate Auckland schools often feel disconnected from AT, lack a direct point of contact, and are struggling to get investment for simple safety infrastructure,” she says.

AT chief transport operations manager, Andrew Allen, denies this, saying the organisation is actively working with

approximately 400 schools across the region through its Travelwise and walking school bus programmes.

“Each school has a community transport coordinator, who has direct contact in the school called a lead teacher,” Mr Allen says. “For most schools these relationships are very strong and work very well supporting them to promote road safety and active transport.”

He says AT’s community transport team works closely with other teams in AT on infrastructure issues or requests outside schools. However, he says it is worth noting that schools’ involvement in the programme is voluntary.

Mr Allen says that the numbers of children walking and cycling to school are very low, with only four percent of children riding bikes.

“Having more children walking and cycling to school will help ease congestion at the school gate, as well as being beneficial for children’s health. We agree that delivering safe infrastructure for children to walk and

cycle to school is extremely important, and one of the best ways to give parents confidence to let their children walk or ride bikes to school. This will mean slowing down streets in schools and wider residential areas, improving road crossings, as well as delivering dedicated cycling infrastructure around the region.”

“We are more than willing to meet with schools to see how we can support them to provide active transport and road safety education for their students and parents,” he says.

Ms Wills notes that road safety funding has tripled in the recent RLTP and says that the AA wants to see a “decent chunk” of that go into schools across Auckland.

Road safety and active transport are significant priorities in the RLTP, which includes $491m for walking and cycling improvements (AT’s contribution), and $700m for road safety improvements. In addition, other projects will also include road safety and walking and cycling benefits.

Highway concerns raised Auckland Transport (AT) received a total of 253 submissions about safety issues on Dairy Flat Highway.

The organisation is looking at ways to improve safety on the highway, particularly at the intersection with the Coatesville-Riverhead Highway, which is a significant accident site.

Speed limits on the road are also to be assessed. Submissions closed on June 29 and the resulting report is expected to be put on AT’s website in the coming week. AT spokesperson Mark Hannan says that the report will include comprehensive information, themes and specific locations with safety concerns. He says that key themes noted in the feedback so far are intersections, safety and speed. Public feedback will help AT to formulate proposals to make Dairy Flat Highway safer.

Towards the end of this year, there will be full public consultation on AT’s proposals with construction to start once that process is over. In the meantime, new temporary speed reductions have been put in place at the Dairy Flat Highway/Coatesville Riverhead Highway intersection.

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A local cycling team is going hard with a win in the Dynamo series in its sights.

The team includes, from left, Jarrod Harris, Aaron Macdonald, Cameron Fisher, Fergus Scott, Darryl Soljan and Gordon McCauley.

Coasties take on bike series A Masters cycling team based on the Hibiscus Coast has been able to step up to another level with new sponsors on board.

Commonwealth Games Bronze medallist, Gordon McCauley of GMC Cycling in Silverdale, is the hub of the team.

He says they are out to win the North Island Dynamo series this year, after placing second last year.

The team of eight includes six Hibiscus Coast riders, and two from the North Shore. All are over the age for Masters, which for cycling is 35 years, apart from Fergus Scott of Long Bay who is a development rider at age 16.

The team began with a few riders,

including Gordon, training together informally, then entering a few races sponsored by GMC. This year, the team, captained by Gordon, gained solid sponsorship from local businesses and is now the Daikin/Thermal Solutions team. Gordon says this has brought distinctive branding. “We now look like a team on the road,” he says. The sponsorship also covers event entry fees.

Gordon says the team is proud to be “a Coast team”. They are training hard for the six-race North Island Dynamo series, which is held in the Waikato starting in September, so expect to see them out on local roads.

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Drivers find increased fuel costs taxing Fuel saving tips Motorists appear to have grudgingly accepted the imposition of the Auckland Regional Fuel Tax, with most petrol stations reporting little change in volumes of fuel sold or spending patterns two weeks after the new charge was levied.

However, there has been plenty of grumbling on the forecourts and in social media from disgruntled drivers and ratepayers, especially in rural parts of the region where the state of the roads is a constant source of complaint and frustration.

The AA’s principal advisor for infrastructure and Auckland transport Barney Irvine warns that unless some tangible improvements can be seen to happen soon, the fuel tax will lose what little support it has.

“Our sense is there’s a grudging acceptance of a fuel tax, but also a solid core of opposition and negativity.

People don’t like it, but recognise that it’s not unreasonable, given Auckland’s challenges,” he says. “But people expect to see benefits as a result and if

they don’t see those benefits, that core is going to grow and we’re going to see a pretty rapid darkening of the public mood, and it will get pretty dark, pretty fast.”

He was also critical of the requirement for off-road fuel users such as farmers, growers and contractors to claim rebates, instead of simply being exempt from the tax.

“We already have a Road User Charges system that we set up so people using diesel off-road don’t have to claim rebates, that was the whole reason for setting it up,” he says. “This makes a bit of a nonsense of that system, but also raises the issue of how much cost is it going to add to those users to go through that rigmarole. How much cost will it add for NZTA to process those rebates? What impact will it have on tax revenue generation? Piles of money will be lost in administration.

What effect will it have on the scheme?”

Mr Irvine is also concerned that petrol companies may indulge in

price-spreading, stretching the price increase far wider geographically so they can maintain competitive prices within Auckland. “At the moment, it’s very hard to determine whether that is happening and very hard to do anything about it. There’s a lot of uncertainty and we will be keeping a very close eye on things.”

91 price, cents per litre, July 10 (AA Petrolwatch’s national average price for 91 on June 21 was 221.9) yy Gull Millwater 213.7 yy BP Connect Millwater 217.4 yy Z Silverdale 224.4 yy Pak’n’Save Silverdale 224.4 yy BP Connect Silverdale 224.4 yy Mobil Red Beach 224.4 yy Z Whangaparaoa 226.4 yy BP Connect Whangaparaoa 226.4 yy Caltex Orewa 220.4 yy BP Connect Orewa 224.4 Source: Gaspy/driver reports

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The Environmental Protection authority (EPA) has warned against stockpiling petrol, after drivers were shown filling a range of containers to the brim in the days leading up to imposition of the Regional Fuel tax in Auckland. In a press release on July 2, the Authority said you can only legally store up to 50 litres of petrol at home in approved, fit-for-purpose containers which are tested and certified to hold petrol, and make it hard for children to get into. The EPA also advises that petrol is only stored in a high, locked or child safe cupboard in a shed or garage; to leave a gap at the top of petrol containers as when petrol gets warm some will turn into vapour and this will make the container expand and potentially burst; keep petrol in a cool place.

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To make your fuel go further, the Automobile Association suggests: Regular servicing, correct tyre pressure and wheel alignment. A well-maintained car can use 10 to 20 percent less fuel than an inadequately maintained one. yy Travelling at 100kph instead of 110kph can cut around 13 percent off the fuel bill. yy Lay off the pedals when driving around town. Accelerate smoothly and slowly and stop gradually.

Change gear early (but don’t labour the engine). In an automatic, allow the transmission to change up early by accelerating on a light throttle.

Don’t accelerate hard from rest, but let the car move off gently. yy Try to maintain a constant speed by looking ahead and easing off the pedal if the traffic lights are about to change, the speed limit is about to reduce, or you’re approaching slow or stopped traffic. yy Don’t brake hard for corners and accelerate out. Slow negotiate and exit the corner on a light throttle. yy Lift off the throttle as you crest a hill and use momentum to get you over the top. Build up speed before an uphill stretch. yy Using air conditioning is more fuel efficient than having the windows down, which creates drag. However, use air conditioning judiciously because it will use up to 8 percent more fuel. Other features such as the rear window demister can also be a drain, so switch them off when they’ve done their job. yy Don’t park for long periods with the engine idling. If you’re stationary for more than 30 seconds, turn the engine off. yy Avoid short trips. About a third of car trips are less than 2km and vehicles use more fuel when they’re cold. Cut down on unnecessary driving and reduce fuel bills and mechanical wear while contributing to better air quality.

AA tests last year revealed the following fuel saving results from these actions: yy Poor driving style used almost 20 percent more yy Added weight and drag used 11.11 percent more yy Incorrect tyre pressures used 7.76 percent more yy Using fuel-efficient tyres saved 4.71 percent Info: www.aa.co.nz Are you following us on facebook? www.facebook.com/hibiscusmatters

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Regulations protect public As a long time advocate of a more regulated financial industry, I am excited to see that new regulations for financial advisers are coming.

Currently, there is a huge shortfall in client protection when dealing with some types of financial adviser. Insurance and mortgage brokers, for example, have had an easy run up until now with no requirement for formal qualifications and little regulation about how they formulate or sell their advice services.

The Financial Markets Authority has been working with the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment as well as industry bodies to re-regulate this industry with the focus being that clients’ interests must always come first and that advisers must be competent to provide advice.

The Financial Services Legislation Amendment Bill passed its first reading last December and we are only months away from seeing the bill passed and new regulations and requirements coming into effect over the next two years. Of particular interest are the new licensing requirements and qualifications required to operate as a financial adviser. Fair to say, selling insurance and mortgage products wasn’t always as complex as it is today and our industry has developed in a large way from the original salespeople who used to stand on soap boxes and sell insurance polices at the town hall – but times have changed. Financial advice is increasingly complex and we must lift our standards and educate ourselves properly if we are to be trusted with clients’ hard earned money. I facilitate the NZQA qualification on residential property lending and have been impressed with the support and participation of hundreds of mortgage advisers already jumping on board to upskill and provide better services. I sincerely hope we see the same from other sectors.

Licensing is also getting an update, with a simplified three tier system consisting of ‘financial advice providers’, ‘financial advisers’ being qualified and competent to provide advice, and ‘authorised representatives’, who will likely be the sales people you see at places such as the bank. Importantly, only financial advisers will be able to give advice and they must hold or have the support of a financial advice provider before doing so. Authorised representatives, which is where most of the industry sits now, will only be allowed to sell products and services without tailoring them to a client’s specific needs. There is certainly a place for all of these roles but we can expect the limitations and authorities of these to become far more transparent than ever before.

The opinions and information expressed above are not a financial recommendation. Contact a financial adviser for written recommendations that are suited to your personal situation.

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Retirement village pitfalls discussed The Hibiscus Coast is a popular place to retire and retirement villages flourish here. The numbers living in villages in New Zealand are expected to rise substantially – currently 12.6 percent of people over the age of 75 live in villages and by 2050 this is expected to double.

However, leaving the family home to move into a village is a financial as well as lifestyle decision and carries risks.

At a seminar held in Manly recently, the Commission for Financial Capability retirement villages national manager, Troy Churton, provided advice for anyone considering that move.

He told around 100 people gathered at Manly Methodist Church that due diligence – reading and understanding the thick wad of documents provided to potential village residents, including the small print – is vital.

Obtaining independent legal advice is mandatory before you sign on the dotted line, and it’s important to ask questions about anything you don’t understand, he said.

A key financial consideration outlined at the seminar is that most villages do not pass on a share of any capital gain on the unit – the payout on termination is usually the purchase price, less deductions of around 20-30 percent.

Potential residents also need to ask what may happen, and the costs, if they need to transfer to a care facility or serviced apartment, as the arrangements around this vary from village to village.

“Retirement villages are for independent living, but in the last few years the requirement for care has ballooned,” Troy said. “Although we are living longer, many of those years may not necessarily be healthy years and that needs to be planned for.” Currently 20 percent of New Zealanders aged 80 plus are in a care facility.

“When you look at a village, put on your ‘worst case scenario’ hat and think about how it would be if you or your partner were less mobile,” he said.

The Commission for Financial Capability (formerly the Retirement

Commission) monitors the industry and also deals with complaints from residents.

Troy said that the most common complaint he receives is poor maintenance and repair at villages – although upkeep is included in the weekly fee that residents pay. This fee is an average of $124 weekly in the North Island. He advised anyone visiting a village they are interested in living in to look closely at the state of the infrastructure as many of the villages were built several decades ago and it should be obvious how well they are being looked after.

He said it is clear that the retirement village model works – both for the businesses that run them and for the majority of residents. “Moving to a village is not all about finances. It is about seeking security and peace of mind as you age.”

He said while requirements in The Retirement Villages Act 2003 provide a good level of consumer protection, the commission is currently seeking a review of the Act.

By popular demand, the Showtime variety shows held at Peninsula Club retirement village will be going ‘on the road’ The shows, organised by village resident Sandi Crawford, are put on four times a year. Around 35 residents are in the group and Sandi emphasises that it’s not a choir – it’s a fun singing group. The most recent show, on July 7, was put on in front of around 160 residents. Also in the audience were some residents of the North Shore’s Knightsbridge Village. Knightsbridge has requested a performance at their village, and Sandi says the group is happy to oblige. They already take the show to Maygrove resthome every second month. Sandi says they are more than happy to perform at any local village – contact her on 428 5161.

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Here are the Commission’s top tips for anyone considering moving to a retirement village: Make a list of the things you’d like in an ideal village, then visit different villages and find out what they offer. Talk to residents about village life. • Check that the village you’re interested in is registered and a member of the Retirement Village Association. • Consider what you might need in the future – especially in the case of declining health. • Ask if there are future development plans in the village that might impact on your preferred unit or the design of the village. • Read the Disclosure Statement and Occupation Right Agreement and make sure you understand them.

• Contact an independent financial planner or accountant experienced in retirement villages and talk to them about the financial implications. Get independent legal advice. • Involve you family and friends in your decision.

Material handed out at the seminar can be found at www.cffc.org.nz Another recommended source of information about decision making on staying at home, help for carers and rest homes can be obtained free by calling Seniorline: 0800 725 463.

The cast of Showtime. Photo, Ivan Brown

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Garage Improvements Doggie retirement village sets up in Dairy Flat

A retirement village for dogs is being set up in Dairy Flat, as part of an existing business.

Pixies Doggy Hotel is creating the retirement option for old dogs because of demand, but also to provide alternative accommodation for some of the 10 dogs that Pixies owner Charmaine Wolmarans currently has sharing her home.

Charmaine is devoted to dogs. She worked with the SPCA for 14 years in Africa and thinks she must have been “born with a puppy in her hands”. She started her business seven years ago and has formed close ties with several local animal rescue organisations.

She says there are many reasons why someone may no longer be able to care for an older dog, especially if it has health problems.

“I understand the position people can be in if they work and have an older, disabled or anxious dog, or one on medication that can’t be left alone,” Charmaine says.

She says she once had to keep her own old blind dog in a crate while she went to work during the day, for the dog’s own safety, knowing it was not ideal.

She has several older dogs already visiting for day care, or longer stays – including a 15-year-old dachshund that lives in her house because he

could not be re-homed.

Sometimes the dogs come to her when people move into a retirement village or an older owner can no longer take their pet for walks or to the vet.

Although many villages allow existing pets, if you have a larger dog – or more than one dog – a village may not be a suitable environment.

Owners are welcome to visit their pets.

They are charged a daily rate for 24/7 care. They continue to pick up any vet bills but Charmaine takes care of the vet visits as well as providing quality of life and administering medication.

Charmaine also rescues older dogs that may not find an owner as easily as a puppy would and tries to find them a new home. Recently she drove to Masterton to pick up two old dogs that had been left alone in the house after their owner died.

The village has begun with six insulated dog homes, leather couches and blankets and Charmaine needs to add at least 10 more.

“A dog’s later years are just as precious but they can have high needs that not every owner can cope with,” she says.

“Every situation is different, and I’m happy to work with people including those on limited budgets to find a solution that works for dog and owner.”

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Laughter the best medicine for health professionals By day, Dan and Amanda Moore are health professionals, but at night they take the stage in improvisational comedies.

The couple run The Manly Osteopath and Wellness Coaching Practice and Amanda says improvisation (improv) has great spin offs for Dan’s work as an osteopath and hers as a wellness coach.

The couple, who have lived on the Coast for 12 years, discovered improv theatre when they tried out a workshop at Covert Theatre in Auckland city three years ago.

Amanda says they were looking for a way to develop the focus, spontaneity and sense of humour that would aid their work, which includes coaching.

“I have to be comfortable with the unknown, as you never know what situation you may face,” Amanda says.

“Improv is about being spontaneious – you don’t know what the scene is going to be about, and you have to connect with the others to make it work.”

Both Amanda and Dan went on to perform at Covert Theatre. Earlier this year, they were selected for the theatre’s new troupe, The Bard’s Tale, and performed at the Auckland Comedy Festival.

Their next work, an improv comedy which they produced and will also perform in, takes the stage at the Tiny Theatre in Westmere, July 20 and 21 as part of the Covert Theatre’s winter

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The format puts a number of actors on stage, but there is no script and some key decisions are left to the audience and director on the night – including whether the characters reveal a truth, or take up a dare.

Amanda says although it is based on comedy, improv has a way of tapping into emotions and there can be pathos and drama as a result.

The couple say that laughter has been the best medicine for their work/life blend.

“We think of ourselves as people don’t take ourselves too seriously. Practicing improv makes you very much present – and that is the best down time from the job.”

For tickets for Amanda and Dan’s show, Truth and Dare, visit eventfinda. co.nz (look for Covert Winter Season of Improv).

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This photo taken facing south of the Orewa Bridge around 1972 brings back memories of queues of traffic, crawling along during the holidays – or simply queuing for KFC in the late 80s. Hundreds of locals have grown up jumping off this bridge – doing so became a local rite of passage. The bridge was the third to be built over the estuary, enabling direct transportation north. It has since been superseded by the broad sweeping bridge we now have. In the 1970s a Coca Cola truck ended up in the water on the seaward side of the bridge, much to the delight of the local kids. Photo, Kelianne Gordon

Meet the team at your local Visique Hawkins Optometrist in Millwater. Dennis Oliver, David Joe and Jaymie Rogers have been practicing in the area for over 30 years.

The team together with Eperthea and Melissa look forward to continuing to look after your eye health.

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Are you truly hungry?

Do you notice that when the temperature drops you feel hungrier than usual?

If so, you are not alone. Recently, I’ve had many clients complaining of hunger and this seems to happen every winter.

If the body is working hard to stay warm it makes sense that your appetite may increase. There is also something very appealing about the thought of eating warm, hearty food on a cold day.

If you are truly hungry then you may need to increase your meal size, however it is important to realise the difference between true hunger and emotional hunger.

It is emotional hunger that can make things messy. If you find yourself standing in the kitchen thinking to yourself ‘what do I feel like…’ there’s a good chance you want to eat to satisfy a feeling, rather than because you are truly hungry.

Hunger is a subject that gets discussed regularly in my office. Whether the goal is improved health, energy or weight loss, extra food eaten when someone is not really hungry can be a problem, especially if it is happening on a regular basis.

So, how can you tell the difference between physical hunger and emotional hunger?

Physical hunger is gradual, and it is based in the stomach. You may start to notice a rumbling tummy, which gives steadily progressive clues that it is time to eat.

True hunger will be satisfied with a range of different foods and the sensations of hunger will stop when you are full. When a person is truly hungry they are more likely to be aware of what they are eating and will be more conscious of the choices they are making. Most people should be able to last at least three to four hours between meals before they start to feel hungry again.

Emotional hunger is quite different. It can come on very quickly – you may not be thinking about food and then suddenly you feel absolutely starving. It usually involves cravings for a specific food. If you are craving chocolate or pizza you will be thinking about that specific thing and nothing else will satisfy that need.

Unlike true hunger, emotional hunger is often not satisfied once you feel full. If someone is eating out of an emotional, rather than a physical need, they don’t have an accurate gauge of when to stop and some may even continue eating until they feel ill.

Humans are emotional beings and feelings of boredom, sadness, loneliness or stress can be huge triggers for emotional eating. We also live in a world filled with lots of delicious, convenient fast foods and multiple opportunities to overeat.

It is perfectly normal to find yourself eating due to reasons other than true hunger occasionally. But, if you are struggling with your weight or health then becoming more in tune with the differences between emotional hunger and physical hunger and only eating when you are truly hungry will be a huge step in helping you achieve your goal.

Youth centre gets governing body grant

Hibiscus and Bays local board member Caitlin Watson is “over the moon” at the news that Auckland Council voted through a one-off grant of $100,000 to the Hibiscus Coast Youth Centre in the Mayor’s Proposal, in the Long Term Plan. This is in addition to the $20,000 grant that the organisation received from the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board in its recent funding round. Auckland Council is also undertaking a review of the funding of all the youth centres in the region. Caitlin says that the governing body’s grant will provide a little financial security for the Hibiscus Coast Youth Centre over the next 12 months while a wider review is carried out by council staff. “It is good to see progress being made in the provision of equitable regional funding of Youth Centres across Auckland, which the Local Board has been advocating for,” Caitlin says.

“The Hibiscus Coast Youth Centre deals with 600 young people a week. Our population is growing, and with it the demand for services and support for young people. The local youth centre should be put on a financial footing similar to other youth centres in Auckland if it is to meet the challenges of the youth in this area.” The Hibiscus Coast Youth Centre, based in Western Reserve, Orewa, deals with youth employment, leadership, education, wellness and suicide prevention. It is currently the subject of a 360 degree governance and operations review.

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Stanmore Bay welcomes new principal Matt Sides says that many challenges lie ahead as he takes up the role of principal at Stanmore Bay School in Term 3.

He replaces Carol Abley, who was principal there for 30 years.

Matt, who turns 40 soon, has been a Primary and Intermediate maths, science and IT teacher for 16 years and was deputy principal at Birkdale Intermediate.

His CV includes four years teaching at Hiroshima International School in Japan along with his wife Julia.

The couple and their three young children live in Glenfield.

As well as the step up involved in becoming principal, Matt says he is mindful of the importance of continuing Stanmore Bay School’s strong ties with the community.

“The biggest challenge is the new position itself, and doing my best to be a lead learner in a community that is not my own,” he says. “I want the children to be proud of their school and for them to have every opportunity they can.”

Matt’s first love is teaching, and he hopes to have some involvement in the classroom. “We are preparing the kids for jobs that don’t exist yet and that means developing their thinking

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Matt is a keen football player and while visiting the school last term, he told them that in 2015 he scored his last senior goal in the Auckland first division reserve league against the Hibiscus Coast.

However, he will not be putting himself forward to play for a local team. “I have decided not to play this year, to focus on career and family,” he says.

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Valentina Pereira, left, has planned a secure future for her daughter Laetitia and wants to help other families with disabled teenagers do the same.

Expo helps planning for special needs children Valentina Pereira of Silverdale is doing her bit to help families achieve security and stability for their disabled children who may face living on the breadline as they transition to adulthood.

Her 15-year-old daughter Laetitia has Down Syndrome and Valentina says the family has always focused on helping her achieve her full potential.

Valentina will share her personal experiences and expertise at the Transition Expo in Auckland, next month. The expo is designed to help families create financial and lifestyle security for a young person with a disability.

Valentina says when Laetitia started at Carmel College it became clear that the family needed to put plans in place to help her move from a mainstream environment to a wider world that could hold fewer opportunities.

Laetitia loves school, swimming in the Special Olympics Hibiscus Coast squad and Tae Kwon Do, along with her peers.

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“Families do their best for their children and when you are consumed with the day-to-day caregiving, it can be difficult to plan for the future,” she says.

At the Transition Expo, facilitated by Disability Connect and the Ministry of Social Development, families can learn more about the future for young people with special needs.

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Banded rails were one of the rarities spotted on Orewa Estuary. Photo, Phil Jackson

Bird count promising The first count of wading birds at Orewa Estuary turned out to be an exciting one for local enthusiasts, who spotted some rarely seen species.

A dozen people took part in the Orewa Estuary count on June 10. This was enough for the volunteer counters to form groups so that novices could learn from more experienced people.

The count was conducted close to high tide, when the birds gather on the sand islands where they can be more easily seen.

The count has been conducted around the country by The Ornithological Society of NZ for around 50 years, providing valuable information that is shared with scientists and the public, increasing knowledge about shorebirds.

Data from the first count of waders on Orewa Estuary, led by Richard Chambers of Hibiscus Coast Forest & Bird, will be fed into the national bird count.

Richard says that the biggest group of birds was 116 oystercatchers on the sand island near Crocodile Island.

Forty eight of these were variable oystercatchers which are permanently resident in the area and the remainder South Island pied oystercatchers which nest in the South Island over summer and winter on the estuaries and harbours of the north.

The most exciting sightings were banded rails and spotless crakes. These

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have been seen at Stanmore Bay, Shakespear Regional Park and other nearby inland places, but appear to be infrequent visitors to the estuary.

“Rails have been seen infrequently for a few years but this is the first sighting I know of for spotless crake on the estuary,” Richard says. “Three or four people saw it. Neither of these species had been seen at Shakespear Park before it became pest free but there are now increasing numbers of both there which will provide a source of birds for repopulating local wetlands and river/estuary edges.”

He says the pest control being set up around Orewa Estuary will allow them to increase in numbers. “The mangrove forests provide them with great habitat once the rat numbers are reduced and local residents may start to see banded rails coming out onto the grass alongside Te Ara Tahuna/ Estuary walkway,” he says.

Good numbers of both black backed and red billed gulls (around 50 of each), 25 geese and six black swans were also noted. Non-wading birds such as ducks, pukekos and garden birds were also counted.

The next count will be in November when there will be few South Island pied oystercatchers and lots of godwits will have returned from the northern hemisphere.

If you fancy a quick splash in the sea at Arkles Bay this winter, there is a chance to do so while raising funds for Hibiscus Hospice. This will be the second year that the Arkles Bay Midwinter Swim has been held. Participants are invited to wear fancy dress at the event, which takes place on Saturday, July 28 at 1pm.

Everyone is welcome. As the event is a fundraiser, organisers suggest looking for a costume at one of the local hospice shops. Donations can be made online at https://www.hibiscushospice.org.nz/Donate.html

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From left, Sarah Carr, Tori Christie from the Compost Collective, and Betsy Kettle of Whangaparaoa Recycling Centre – pictured with plastic buckets, which for the first time, will be reused for bokashi bins at a local workshop.

with Philip Wrigley, Hibiscus Coast Forest & Bird. phil.w@xtra.co.nz

Networking for the environment For several years now, conservation groups in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area have met periodically for informal discussions on how to work together better, to share information on what they are doing and to hear from experts on methods and techniques for pest control. The groups include well-known names such as Forest & Bird as well as local care groups that may comprise a handful of people.

They call themselves the Hibiscus and Bays Restoration Network (HBRN).

Earlier this year the Local Board decided to up the ante by engaging a facilitator, Kym Burke, to engage more groups in HBRN and to begin a process of preparing a pest-free plan for the area. Most HBRN groups took on this challenge in a new steering group and were soon coming up with a vision and objectives. It’s difficult to summarise these things in a few words but our overarching heading – PestFree 2045 – makes it clear where we want to be. The Plan has vision statements for valuing nature and understanding that everything is connected; empowering and engaging people in their own communities; and working collectively to make decisions and find creative solutions. The objectives are split between reducing predators to enhance diversity, improving and expanding habitats and advocating for water quality in rivers and streams and on our beaches.

Last month we took the draft plan to a wider group for feedback at a hui held at Te Herenga Waka o Orewa marae at Silverdale. A total of 45 people attended, and I was the MC. The location was appropriate because it is just metres from the Weiti River, one of the environments the groups involved want to support, and because engaging with iwi is a vital part of the plan.

Guest speakers at the hui were ecology scientist Bruce Thomas and Auckland Museum curator of botany Ewen Cameron. Ewen warned us that garden escapees can naturalise in the wild over many years. Bruce told us tales of his pest clearance at Breaksea Island in Fiordland and showed us his better rat trap, the solid, aluminium Kamate. With the feedback received from participants and inspiration from the speakers the plan is being further refined.

In the not too far distant future, it will turn into action. The local board has funding for a part-time coordinator to really get things moving at an area-wide level.

Success though will not come via the limited resources and authority of the board. It will rely on the initiative establishing a life of its own so that it can be led by the community and implemented by every household playing its part.

If you are in a group that would like to participate contact Sally Cargill, who convenes HBRN – email ecbcp@xtra.co.nz.

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Wasteful habits in their sights A new Zero Waste incentive is taking shape with local organisations working with the Whangaparaoa Recycling Centre – the goal is to minimise waste across the Hibiscus Coast.

Sarah Carr from Linku2 Hibiscus Coast says her organisation, as well as the Whangaparaoa Community Hub, Future Whangaparaoa, Auckland Council Waste Minimisation, the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board, Hibiscus Coast Zero Waste Trustees and Destination Orewa Beach are involved.

Talks have begun with local businesses, body corporates, restaurants and cafés towards minimising their waste. A major goal is to divert food scraps using composting systems as well as inoculating biochar to enable carbon sequestration in the soil. While plants can take carbon out of the atmosphere, organic matter and biochar in the topsoil can store it.

Because it is Plastic Free July, the team started the ball rolling with plastic – offering a range of innovative alternatives.

Kim Lane of The Coastal Cabin, Vicki Pickles of Pickled Pink Wrap Bags and Helen Bakker of Collective Talents joined the team, pooling time and ideas to set up the plastic free display at Coast Plaza (July 7-22).

Also throughout July plastic alternatives, created by local small businesses, are on display and for sale at the Whangaparaoa Community Hub. A number of workshops are also being offered this month at The Hub – these include a free upcycling and craft day for kids, one on how to make a bokashi bin and another about starting plasticfree habits – for more information, see What’s On, p31.

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Jaimee Gray, left and William Stewart are pictured receiving their scholarships from foundation general manager Aaron Hume-Merry.

Scholarships support sailors Two local sailors, Jaimee Gray of Tindalls Bay (aged 11) and William Stewart of Orewa, 13, will start the 2018/19 sailing season in October with a huge boost after receiving a Russell Coutts Sailing Foundation Scholarship.

This is the second year that the foundation, based at Manly Sailing Club, has awarded the scholarships.

They are valued at $1400 each, and come with $400 of sailing gear from NZ Sailing.

The scholarships cover a year of training, holiday camps and boat charter fees with the foundation.

Both sailors were chosen not only for their sailing ability, but also their positive attitude and 100 percent effort on the water and in the classroom.

The scholarships were handed out on July 1. Another local sailor, Matthew Rist, aged 13, was given a year’s membership to Club Physical in recognition of his high level of performance.

Chase back on the water

Gulf Harbour Yacht Club is delighted to have their club support and safety boat, called Chase, back on the water thanks to funding from Pub Charity.

The boat was unable to be used for more than eight weeks due to a worn out and unreliable outboard engine. The club received a grant for $10,000, which allowed it to purchase a new Mercury 60HP outboard 4-stroke engine.

Gulfland Marine arranged fitting of the engine and Chase was re-launched and the new engine run in on June 22. The boat is now back at work, laying marks for the 26 sailing boats participating in the Winter Series race as well as operating as a patrol and safety boat.

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Six half marathons in six months lie ahead for three local teenagers – from left, Nick Goodall, Seamus Kelly and Sam Creevey.

Runners take on six half marathon challenge Three Whangaparaoa College students developed a taste for half marathons after taking part in one or two.

Seamus Kelly, aged 17, Nick Goodall and Sam Creevey, both 16, say once they have their music on and they are running hard, all else is forgotten and although some of the races are in beautiful locations, they barely notice.

The feeling at the finish line makes it all worthwhile.

“It’s an addiction – you’re always chasing a better time,” Nick says.

All three have proved they can run a competitive half – Nick was third and Seamus fourth for 16-year-olds in the last Auckland Half Marathon and Sam was fifth in the U20 age group in the West Coaster.

“Once you’ve finished, you just want

The Hibiscus Coast Football Club’s 10th grade team (9 and 10-year-olds) came away with a big win at a tournament in Papamoa this month. Teams from all over the North Island took part in the tournament (which is held annually for 10th grade teams) on July 7. The Coast team won all its games, with only one goal scored against them – and that was in the final. The final saw anxious moments and excitement on the sidelines as the boys won against Tauranga in a penalty shoot out. The team is pictured with their trophy – coach Cecilia Tyne is on the right.

to do more,” Seamus says.

To take it to the next level, the friends have set themselves the challenge of running in six half marathons (21km) over six months.

They have chosen to do the five races in the Mizuno Auckland Half Marathon Series, as well as the Auckland Half Marathon.

First up is the Devonport event on September 30 and training will start in earnest soon – once a few injury concerns are sorted out. Nick has shin splints, Seamus recently got concussion in a league game and is about to get the all clear, and a sprained ankle has held back Sam’s training.

The boys say once they have completed the six halfs, they hope to run a full marathon next year.

Family series gets people moving

Entries are open now for the Get Moving Festival – a series of four run/ walks, held in Warkworth and on the Hibiscus Coast (Orewa, Millwater and Stanmore Bay) this summer, from January to March. Event organiser Maree Leith says that the focus is on providing a local family event that motivates the community to move. “Because we want to support all fitness levels we have smaller distances and a walk or run option,” Maree says. The events include a 1km kids dash, as well as 2.5 to 10km options. The final event has a 15km option. The event began in 2017. Maree says most participants took part in the full series – with this in mind she says entry fees are kept affordable for families.

Doing all the events allows someone to build fitness, starting with the shorter courses and then trying longer ones. Info: www.getmovingfestival.co.nz For more sport stories visit www.localmatters.co.nz

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

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

Silverdale Hall, Ph 427 5542. Next event July 22.

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

BOWLING CLUB FOR PARTIALLY SIGHTED. Every Wednesday 9.30am–11.30am, St. Andrews Church Hall, Centreway Rd, Orewa. New Members very welcome. Ph. Virginia 09 426 8454 CAFE CONNECT, 10am, 2nd Monday of each month @ Orewa Community Church For the retired age group to meet in a cafe style atmosphere, while enjoying a variety of music, entertainment & guest speakers.

Gold coin donation. Ph 424 3159 CREATIVE LIVING FOR HEALTH & WELL-BEING OREWA @ Estuary Arts Centre, 214 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa. Wed 10am-12pm. Term 3: July 25Sept 26. Term 4: Oct 17-Dec 19. For people wanting to express themselves through art making and finding their own visual voice. Designed for participants who have either experienced some stress or trauma such as aphasia or loss. A supportive, safe and relaxed environment. Enrolling for Term 3 now. Contact Alex McPherson info@mapurastudios.org.nz ph 09 845 5361 www.mapurastudios.org.nz COLOUR AS A HEALING TOOL. - used in Egyptian times. A talk at the Theosophical Society Sunday July

21, 2pm. 9E Forest Glen, Orewa. $5 donation including tea and cake. All welcome ph 427 0149.

COMBINED RODNEY SENIORS Next Trip Sat August 4. Max 25, $38pp. Leave 9am Red Beach, 9.05am Orewa. Wee Antiques and Collectables at Howick RSA, visit SPOOKERS for a fun Tour with Guides, stop for morning tea and lunch at own expense. Booking and Payment to Dot -b Ph 426 6212 or post to Mrs D. Clarke 256a Main Rd Orewa 0931.

CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH CLUB Thursdays (Term), Ōrewa Library, 3.30pm Practise your English conversation skills with us. An ESOL teacher will be on hand to help you practise. The sessions are informal and is open to all – those for whom English is a second language. No booking is required.

DO YOU HAVE ANY OLD CAR OR BOAT BATTERIES sitting in your garage, that you no longer want? – Any batteries (although not the small AAA batteries) The Orewa Lions collect all old batteries and ALL the money received for them goes into the Child Mobility Foundation fund, give us a call and we can pick up.

Ph Laurie 426 3122 or Mandy 426 0586. Info: www. lionsclubs.org.nz/Clubs/Activities/Child-Mobility EMPATHY SUPPORT GROUP for those bereaved by suicide. Held last Monday of month, 7pm, Hibiscus Community House, 214 Hibiscus Coast Highway. Gold coin donation towards refreshments. All welcome.

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FREE OREWA BEACH COMMUNITY WALKS A relaxed and friendly walking group. Every Wednesday 9am. Meet opposite Barfoot & Thompson Orewa 294 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa.Register today t.collins3@barfoot.co.nz or call 027 539 4674 FREE YOGA ON THE BEACH with Shelley Charlton.

Mon, Wed, Fri 7:30am at Big Manly Beach (from 4th December). Only 20 minutes and suitable for everyone.

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

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

HIBISCUS COAST COMMUNITY HOUSE OP SHOP, volunteer work available. We need help with sorting and pricing on Monday, Thursday and Friday from 12.30-3.30pm and Wednesday for general setup from 9am-12.30pm.

Enquiries: Cathi or Tarina at the op shop.

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

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HIBISCUS COAST ELDERLY PEOPLES LUNCHEON CLUB, Door charge $5, includes cup of tea, great entertainment, followed by a hot, two course lunch. Meet every 2nd Monday of the month, The Masonic Lodge Centreway Rd, Orewa. Ph Trev 426 5698 HIBISCUS COAST HIGHLAND PIPES AND DRUMS We are wanting a snare drummer to join our band and tutor others. Tuition on bag pipes offered.

Retired players and supporters welcome. Wednesday 7.30pm practices, St Johns Ambulance Hall 36 Silverdale Rd. Ph Gayle Robinson 424 1166 or 021 104 3497 or Bob Logan 4241838.

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

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

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HIBISCUS COAST TOASTMASTERS CLUB meeting, Tuesday July 24, 7.15pm9.30pm, Hibiscus Coast Bridge Club, Edith Hopper Park, Ladies Mile, Manly.

Begin your public speaking journey in a fun and supportive environment. All welcome. Ph Hamish 021 028 66833.

HIBISCUS COAST VIP CLUB (Visually Impaired Peoples Club) is in need of volunteer drivers and a caterer. We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Presbyterian Church Hall in Centreway Rd. 10am till 12.15pm. Early, light lunch served. Ph Shelley 426 2298 HIBISCUS MEN’S SHED COFFEE CLUB. 1st Wednesday every month at 11am in the RSA, Vipond Road HIBISCUS SPIRIT AWAKENING AND HEALING CENTRE Meet fortnightly, Wednesday 7.30pm-9pm. “Medium” on platform for spirit communication, and supper after service. Friendly group of people. Everyone welcome. 9e Annalise Rd, Orewa. For details and development

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All welcome. Further information Lisa rodneyaphasiagroup@gmail.com or 09 428 0414 RODNEY NEIGHBOURHOOD SUPPORT INC. AGM St Chad’s Anglican Church, 117 Centreway, Orewa. Thursday, August 16, 7pm. For all Residents and Street Contacts and their members throughout. Rodney Neighbourhood Support Incorporated area. This covers all of Hibiscus Local Board, Rodney Local Board districts and Mangawhai. Guest Speaker Dougall Cameron (Total Security Group). Supper will be served, all welcome. RSVP: August 6 for catering purposes. Ph 021 283 737 or secretary@nsrodney.org.nz THE HIBISCUS COAST WRITERS INC. AGM Guest speaker, Dr. John Reynolds, Sat August, 11, 1pm-3pm, Whangaparaoa Library, 9 Main St. Group meets at this venue second Sat of each month, 1pm-3pm. New members welcome. hibiscuscoastwriters@gmail. com or 021 058 7686.

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HIBISCUS STITCHERS Meet a woolly crew at Whangaparaoa Library fortnightly.

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

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

Trading table, competitions, afternoon tea, 12.30pm, Orewa Catholic Church Hall 180 Centreway Rd, Orewa. Ph Ann 427 8377 OREWA LADIES CLUB Come along on the 1st Thursday of the month at 10am at the St John’s Catholic Church Orewa for friendship, speakers and outings. Ph Audrey 426 7115.

OREWA MAH JONG GROUP meets every Thursday at The Orewa Tennis Club from 12.40pm-3.30pm. Social Group - $4 includes afternoon tea. Ph. Diana 426 7956.

RODNEY APHASIA SUPPORT Meeting for people with aphasia and their caregivers, 4th Thursday of month, Rotary House Silverdale, 1.30pm-3.30pm. Membership single $15, couple $20 includes afternoon tea, guest speakers, aphasia library, and attendance to workshops designed to help improve communication. Guests welcome. Contact Lisa Administrator rodneyaphasiagroup@gmail.com.

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

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

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

HEALTH & BEAUTY WINTER SPECIAL! HANDS & FEET Nails cut & filed, includes hand & foot massage. $30 each – $50 for two. I will come to you. Phone 424 0676.

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ARKLES BAY PAINTERS/DECORATORS In the area for the area. Ph 022 0291 056 BUILDER SEMI RETIRED – for all those small building jobs. Good rates. Ph/txt Rob 021 167 2155 or 09 426 2960 CABINET MAKER/JOINER (RETIRED) Tables, drawers, dressers, shelving, cabinets etc. Low rates. Workmanship guaranteed. Ph Derek 426 3541.

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Pharmacy Talk Free upcycling and Craft Day for kids aged 5 plus and their 20 adults with a range of fun activities, Whangaparaoa Community with Tania Adams Hub, 707 Whangaparaoa Rd, 10am-2pm. (see story p24) Free Zero Waste Workshop – Create your own recycled bokashi Pharmacist at Unichem Manly 21 bin, reduce your household food waste, Whangaparaoa Community Hub, 707 Whangaparaoa Rd – 9am-12 noon. (see story p24) Community planting at Shakespear Open Sanctuary, Probiotics - to have or not to have?

22 Whangaparaoa, 10am to 1pm, followed by a free barbecue.

Signs at the park entrance will direct people to the planting sites. All Two Flat Whites and a Mocha at the Hibiscus Coast Community 21 RSA, 43a Vipond Road, Stanmore Bay, 7pm. $5 entry. Info: phone 424 9026.

Boomerang Bags sewing bee, Orewa Library, Moana Ave, 21 Orewa,10am-12pm. Theme is Plastic Free July. Pop in and help prepare kitsets ready to be sewn. Fabric provided, please bring own

First of all, what exactly are they and what do they do? We usually think of bacteria as being bad for you and in most cases we are right.

However, your digestive system is home to millions of microbes, both good and bad. An imbalance of the good and bad bugs system causes problems both in your digestive system and can have other effects throughout your body. Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are good for you which can help balance your good and bad bacteria to keep your body working the way it should.

26 from the Past plays at the Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, 28 Blast 43a Vipond Rd, Stanmore Bay, 7pm, $5 entry. Info: ph 424 9026.

There has been a lot of research into what health problems probiotics can help with. Common conditions they are used to treat are: • Irritable Bowel Syndrome • Inflammatory Bowel Disease • Infectious Diarrhoea including travellers diarrhoea • Reduced risk of antibiotic induced diarrhoea

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Tummy upsets are one of the most common side effects of antibiotics. In fact one in three people taking antibiotics will get diarrhoea. Not only do probiotics significantly help to prevent this but they can even enhance the efficacy of some antibiotics.

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Workshop - Creating Plastic-Free Habits, Simple Steps to Reducing and Re-using, Whangaparaoa Community Hub, 707 Whangaparaoa Rd, 7pm-8.30pm. Cost $20. All welcome. (see story p24)

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The Bohemian Settlers of Puhoi – Jenny Schollum from the Puhoi Heritage museum shares the story of the Bohemian settlers.

Whangaparaoa Library, Main St, Whangaparaoa, 11am. Bookings, phone 09 377 0209.

Best of British, with tribute artists Rud Stewart, The Beatles, Cilla 4 Black and Lulu, Orewa Arts & Events Centre, Orewa, 7pm-midnight.

Tickets and info: www.hibiscushospice.org.nz The RSA Ball, at the Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, 43a Vipond 4 Road, Stanmore Bay. D’Starlights Band entertain. Non-members welcome. Buffet included. Semi-formal dress code. Tickets $40 from the RSA, phone 424 9026.

Orewa Community Church Discovering God Sharing Christ’s Love Sunday Family Services 10am + Kids Journeys July 22: God is at work 'God Forgives' Speaker: David Bradley July 29: Faith in tough times 'Living Through Loneliness' Speaker: Cherie Wallace

Amorino Drive, Red Beach Ph 426 7023 | occ.net.nz

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

ph 426 4952

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Have you tried probiotics with antibiotics to no good effect? Unlike most probiotics Saccharomyces boulardii (SB) is a probiotic made from yeast. Yeasts are not affected by antibiotics (unlike bacterial probiotics numbers which are lowered by the antibiotics broad effects) It is thought that supplementation with SB at the same time as the probiotic bacteria allows for the probiotic bacteria strains to colonise the digestive system rather than leaving room for opportunistic bugs to take hold.

There are also studies researching whether probiotics could help with: • Skin conditions such as eczema • Prevention of allergies • Inflammatory Conditions • Support a healthy immune system • Vaginal Health So, what type of probiotic can you use? Will yoghurt help?

Fermented food? Whilst studies indicate that it is certainly healthy to add fermented food to your diet, only high strength probiotics of the right strain of bacteria are shown to have the therapeutic effects listed. Ethical Nutrients state that “ you would need to eat as many as 22 tubs of yoghurt a day just to get the same amount of good bacteria that is in just one capsule of (their probiotic) Inner Health Plus”. Since there are many different strains and strengths of probiotics as well as multiple combinations developed for each of the therapeutic effects, ask us at the pharmacy about which might best suit your purposes.

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

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Hibiscus Coast lifesavers make medal splash Nineteen members of local surf lifesaving clubs took home awards from the annual Surf Life Saving Northern Region Awards of Excellence.

The awards cover the sporting and lifeguard aspects of the movement, as well as officiating and volunteer work for the 17 clubs that make up the region. They were presented last Saturday, June 14.

Red Beach Surf Lifesaving Club’s awards included Instructor of the Year (Wade Downey) and Surf Official of the Year (Michelle Newton). The club’s U16 men’s pool relay team won Team of the Year after winning all three relays at the regional championships and repeating the feat at the National Championships, all in record times. One member of that team, Patrick Makgill, won the U16 Sportsman of the Year after winning nine individual titles at regional and national level, earning selection to the national youth squad.

The awards that went to Orewa Surf Lifesaving Club included Examiner of the Year for Faron Turner – who was also a finalist in two other categories and Volunteer of the Year, which went to Club president John Chapman.

Coach of the Year went to Mark McCarthny who guided four Orewa crews in different age groups to regional and national success. As the sweep of Orewa’s senior crew, he steered the team to three national titles and three other podium places.

He continued to encourage new crew

Clockwise from top left, Red Beach: Surf lifesaving Team of the Year – the U16 Men’s pool relay team. Wade Downey – Instructor of the Year. Patrick Makgill, U16 Sportsman of the Year Orewa: Faron Turner was a finalist in three categories, and won Examiner of the Year. Coach of the Year, Mark McCarthny. Kailen Brackebush is U14 Sportsman of the Year.

members and retain current crews as well as training new sweeps.

Orewa’s Kailen Brackebush won the Under-14 Sportsman of the Year title with three regional and national titles and 14 other podium places.

His dedication to training and his encouragement of fellow team

members was also highly praised.

Orewa and Red Beach tied for both the Junior and Masters Competition Club of the Year trophies and Red Beach tied with Mairangi Bay and Piha as the Senior Competition Club of the Year.

Distinguished Service Award winners were Mark Johnston (Orewa), Craig

Dillon, Vaughan Skiffington and Mark Readman (Red Beach). Service awards went to Steve Franich (Orewa) and Debra Cairns and Dylan Turner (Red Beach).

As Hibiscus Matters went to print, the premier award for Club of the Year was still to be announced.

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