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Massey Albany professors, scientists and students, including several from the Hibiscus Coast, took their concerns about their future to the steps of parliament this month, presenting a petition with more than 9000 signatures. Inset, clockwise from back left, Zoology professor James Dale, Assoc. Prof Marine Biology David Aguirre, Snr lecturer Adam Smith, Assoc. Prof Marine Biology Karen Stockin and Masters student Hayden Pye.
Scientists push back against proposals Proposals that include deep cuts to the staffing budget of the College of Sciences at Massey University’s Albany campus have angered Coast-based scientists and students, creating uncertainty around the local provision of natural science
courses such as marine biology, zoology, molecular biosciences, maths, chemistry and physics. A discussion document released on day one of Semester 1 outlined changes which include removal of natural science courses from Albany
and replacing face-to-face teaching with digital platforms. This would leave a focus on business, engineering computer and health sciences. The proposals have the potential to affect more than 70 staff, 150 post-graduate and 650 undergraduate students.
Times are tough in the academic sector, and the discussion document states that annual increases in revenue are not keeping pace with the rise in costs. Local scientists say that in this financial climate, it makes no sense to continued p2
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remove natural science courses from such a growing area. Prof James Dale of Arkles Bay says that the natural science group is profitable, but management in Palmerston North is putting on the pressure for more. “We are an established and thriving department, we are lean, and growing,” James says. He says since he began teaching in Albany in 2011, the number of students taking the zoology foundation course has tripled. Hatfields Beach resident David Aguirre is associate professor of marine biology and leads the marine biology major. He says that student numbers for this major, which has been offered since 2013, fluctuate between 10-20. His research into corals and kelps is important in relation to climate change. He says that significant research funding is obtained by the scientists – he has been at Massey since 2014 and the university has only funded his full salary for one year, with the rest coming from research funds. Snr lecturer Adam Smith of Red Beach says significant work is carried out in the Albany lab including a recent necropsy of the great white shark that was found on Orewa Beach. Information uncovered at dissections like this go into a giant database, furthering scientific knowledge into this species. The university has also built up a national archive of marine animal samples, and its future is among the concerns of Assoc Professor Karen Stockin. Known locally as “the dolphin girl”, Karen is a leading dolphin conservation biologist who has worked to protect dolphins in this region for many years, including forging links with businesses in Gulf Harbour. Another scientist working locally is Masters student and bird expert Hayden Pye whose subject is the Pest Free Peninsula project. Hayden may have to end his study earlier than planned if the course cuts go ahead. Local supporters of the scientists include Shakespear Open Sanctuary and Rodney MP Mark Mitchell, who
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The dissecting of the great white shark found on Orewa Beach.
says if plans go ahead that could affect what he says is a world class science department, there will be stiff opposition. “It is important that we have access to this, north of the bridge,” Mark says. “I understand the sciences are performing well and have an international reputation for quality research and lecturing. Those environmental and marine sciences are extremely important, especially as we need to strengthen and diversify our economy in that area.” Shakespear Open Sanctuary posted its concerns online, saying that this is a time when high-level scientific research and training is needed more than ever to meet society’s most pressing challenges such as the spread of disease, climate change, biodiversity decline and food security. A Massey University spokesperson says that they are committed to engaging with staff and students to hear their feedback. The time for submissions on the discussion document was extended to Monday, March 23. “While this process is underway, and no decisions have yet been made, we cannot make any further comment about potential outcomes,” the spokesperson says. James says he hopes that there will be genuine discussion about the future. “We have some ideas how costs can be cut while keeping science at Albany campus,” he says. “There is an opportunity for a forward-looking business model that looks at how growth in this area could fuel science at both campuses. I believe management is listening.”
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Frontline businesses take Covid-19 hit While the world comes to grips with the spread of Covid-19, the impacts are beginning to filter down to townships on the Coast, particularly dining and travel businesses. Destination Orewa Beach manager Hellen Wilkins says hospitality businesses, especially Asian and ethnic themed cafes and restaurants, are among the first to feel the effects in Orewa. “Customers across the board, both European and Asian, have reduced their eating out habits – it’s definitely not just one demographic,” Hellen says. “Also, Orewa is bordered by two or three suburbs with significant Asian populations so the impact of travel restrictions means less friends and family visiting this area. This is likely to result in a relative drop in spend by these families especially as Chinese New Year was in the initial stages of the virus. “For both these reasons, we anticipate there will be a drop in the Orewa retail spend – especially in hospitality – in the January to March quarter, and possibly beyond.” As major airlines such as Air New Zealand and Qantas cut services, local travel agents are recording a fall in new travel enquiries. You Travel Orewa director Kiri Martin says despite the drop, customers are still booking holidays to carefully considered destinations. “There have been some cruise cancellations to high risk areas and a slow down in new enquiries, but most people are taking a ‘wait and see’ approach or delaying travel to a later date,” she says. “Flexible booking/ payment conditions are giving customers more peace of mind.” Kiri says that for anyone who has booked for the Olympics, it is a matter of ‘wait and see’. She says staff hours are not being affected at this stage. House of Travel says customers directly affected by Covid-19 related cancellations, or those travelling to
destinations with increased travel advisory warnings, are tending not to cancel their plans. Instead, they are delaying their travel. For credible, independent information about the risk and safety of travel during the coronavirus outbreak, travel agents recommend visiting these websites: who.int and safetravel.govt.nz. Business Whangaparaoa secretary Sarah Carr says it is hard to measure the impact on the peninsula at this early stage, as the area does not have a large number of importers or exporters. “However, if it continues to spread, causing further travel restrictions, this may have an impact,” she says. “This is the type of situation where having one road in and out may not
be a disadvantage!” Silverdale Area Business Association chair Theo Simeonidis says Covid-19 is already negatively affecting Silverdale businesses. “There are three ways that we’re seeing impacts,” he says. “Firstly, grocery stores are running out of stock for various products such as long-life milk. Secondly, because a lot of products imported into New Zealand come from China, there has been a lull in imports, which may negatively impact the supply chain for product-based businesses. Finally, it’s likely that as the number of confirmed cases in New Zealand rises, and the fact we’re heading into cold and flu season, we will see extended absences
from work as people self-quarantine.” Theo says that while these impacts aren’t unique to Silverdale, they could put some strain on local businesses. Hellen Wilkins says the current uncertainties underline the importance of the community supporting local businesses. “They need us for their livelihood and we need them for the serviceability and continuity of our day-to-day life. Until the Ministry of Health advises otherwise, everyone should continue life as normal, follow the suggested hygiene protocols and stay home if you feel unwell. But, if you feel well, head out and support our local businesses especially those in the hospitality sector as they are suffering the most.”
Army Bay Covid-19 quarantine over for now The lifting of the Covid-19 quarantine for the second group to be housed at the Army Bay Defence Force base in Whangaparaoa this month, and the removal of the caravans from the site, signal the end of this particular use for the facility. The 14-day quarantine period for the six New Zealanders repatriated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship ended on March 5. The Ministry of Health advise that all six left the Whangaparāoa Reception Centre (Defence Force base), with no symptoms of coronavirus. The first group to be quarantined there consisted of 157 people evacuated from Wuhan in China. After their 14day isolation, they left the centre last month. The Ministry of Health says that there are no immediate plans to reuse this centre for quarantine purposes. The final job was to have the 75 campervans that were brought onsite to house people while in isolation thoroughly cleaned and then driven away, a Ministry spokesperson says.
Orewa Beach seawall decision imminent A decision is expected next month regarding the construction of a seawall on the northern stretch of Orewa Beach, between Kohu Street and Marine View. Auckland Council and the Orewa community have had a long wait for the Environment Court decision. By the time it is released, it will be almost a year since the hearing ended, and 10 months since closing submissions were filed. Generally, the court aims to release its decision within three months.
At the hearing, the parties were close to an agreement on a revised design for the wall, which, if it goes ahead, is expected to cost more to build and substantially increase the volume of sand that is transferred between the southern end of the beach and the north (HM May 22, 2019). The original proposal to build the seawall was turned down by independent commissioners who said that it would generate adverse effects
on coastal processes, public access and natural character. Council appealed the decision, which led to a drawn out legal process that began in December 2017 and culminated in the Environment Court appeal hearing last year before Judge David Kirkpatrick. The case pits separate divisions of Auckland Council against each other as appellant and respondent – a process that has so far cost ratepayers close to $1 million (HM September 19, 2018).
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I’m writing regarding our local board making their workshops public. I believe that this absolutely needs to happen with the exceptions being when there is a commercial or privacy issue that means a portion, or all, of a workshop cannot be made public. Full disclosure: I was a local board (Hibiscus subdivision) candidate in the last election, but I was also part of a group who lobbied regarding the dog bylaw that was passed in 2019 – and it is the experience that I encountered during that time that flagged to me just how important it is in the democracy process that workshops are open for the public to attend. In fact, both the Devonport-Takapuna and Kaipataki Local Boards on the North Shore had their workshops open during last term, so there is a precedent and it can be done. With the dog bylaw there was meant to be a local board workshop followed by a Business Meeting. Business Meetings are always public meetings and this is seen as allowing the public to see their board’s view
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regarding an issue. However no local board in Auckland had a business meeting regarding the dog bylaw and only workshops went ahead – most behind closed doors. Therefore, the public had no chance to discover the board’s position. This also meant that it was only at the Regulatory Committee meeting, when councillors were voting on whether the bylaw should progress as it was recommended by staff, did any local board feedback see the light of day – but only from 11 of the 21 local boards. Due to advice from staff, the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board did not submit any feedback and the only reason that their view on the bylaw came to light was when Councillor Watson flat out asked Council staff what was the view of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board. In querying the lack of Business Meetings regarding this bylaw, I found out that there was a move within council that “formalised feedback from the local board chairs in memo form is more often, moving forward, likely to be accepted as a decision on behalf of the board.” In other words, items may not go to business meetings
for a resolution and only be covered in workshops. In my view this makes the case for workshops to be made open to the public a necessity. Under section 14 of the Local Government Act 2002, one of the principles is that a local authority must conduct its business in an open, transparent, and democratically accountable manner. Opening local board workshops to the public allows that principle to be met. I hope that the board ensures that workshops will be made public. Claire Teirney, Stanmore Bay (abridged) Editor’s note: Hibiscus Matters also hopes the workshops will be made public. All four of the elected Hibiscus subdivision local board members campaigned on ending closed workshops, although there were two different schools of thought on how it could be achieved. Neither of those options – no workshops, and two business meetings per month; or open workshops – has yet been put to a vote at a public meeting. We understand that work is in progress, however and await some action.
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Jeanette Fitzsimons and me
Jeanette Fitzsimons, who died this month, didn’t know me. But I certainly knew her. She was my lecturer for the Environmental Science paper I did as part of my degree at Auckland University and she filled our heads with the urgency of global warming – that was in the early 1980s. Her ability to give us even the most complex science in digestible bites, without dumbing it down, meant her lectures were always well attended. She often arrived at the lectern as if straight from her organic farm, wearing a dress and muddy gumboots; it was obvious that she walked the walk. She went out of her way to sort out a course clash I had when no one else would, with patience, firmness and kindness. As co-leader of the Green Party, she spoke at a meeting in Whangaparāoa in 2009 that I reported on. I saw her at the airport last year and we exchanged a smile. None of this amounts to much, but it was a valued connection. As tributes flow in from across the political spectrum, it is clear that I am among so many others who valued her intelligence, commitment and mana. A mighty totara has indeed fallen. Photo, Hibiscus Matters, 2009.
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No viruses on them
A lot of emails have been coming in to Hibiscus Matters from the Ministry of Health in response to questions about the Army Bay quarantine of people in relation to the Covid-19 virus. The standard statement at the end of Ministry emails has been given a double meaning: “This e-mail message has been scanned for Viruses and cleared by the Ministry of Health’s Virus Filtering Gateway”.
JC fan I see in the February 5 issue of the Hibiscus Matters, in the Feedback column, that our esteemed commenter John Clements has resurfaced – good on you John! We had thought that you had moved out of the district in one way or the other. You talk of them winning, but here you are in full voice again. There are those in the Council who properly use the powers and prestige their Office gives them. Sadly there are those in the Council who revel in that power and prestige but do not properly do the work involved. You have the gift of exposing those weaknesses and full marks to you JC. Please do not give up as you have a loyal following who always find your comments most interesting. Harold Thomas, Orewa
Dog rules for people Re the article about the confrontation that Richard Field and his dog Jett face on Stanmore Bay Beach (HM March 4). I feel that Mr Field is misusing the privilege he has in being able to take his dog on to the beach at any time. He may be legally right but not morally or ethically. With the privilege comes a responsibly. He states they he takes Jett off the leash and without her jacket when on the beach so she can run and have fun. Therefore, to me, she is no longer working and therefore should not be on the beach when the rules are in place. She potentially becomes a nuisance to other beach continued on p5
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goers just like any other unleashed dog on the beach. The dog on beach bylaw is so Mr Field can go on to the beach, not so that Jett can go on the beach for fun. It’s just for three months and other dog friendly places can be found to exercise Jett as other dog owners do. Wendy Anderson, Manly (abridged)
Traffic marches on A new academic year has started and with it the return of the crawl to get through Whangaparāoa in the morning and evening. Has any consideration been given to making the triangle of Whangaparaoa Road, Wade River Road and Link Crescent into a multilane, one-way system without traffic lights, to speed traffic flow? I know that it’s very short notice, but it would be very good to have a trial on March 22nd, the Weet-bix TRYathlon event, which usually causes absolute chaos. Geoff Marshall, Army Bay
Elephant ride disgusts I am disappointed dismayed and disgusted that The Travel Brokers are still promoting travel packages with elephant rides. I am referring to a travel feature in our local newspaper Hibiscus Matters (March 4, page 17). Young elephants are tortured with horrific implements such as bull hooks and other inhumane methods to train them to carry people which is totally unnatural and painful for them. All for making profits. Shame! I suggest you do some research into these cruel practices so you can re visit your policies in promoting cruel tourism. There are rehabilitation sanctuaries that can be visited instead. Leonie Ariel, Orewa Patty Brown of The Travel Brokers responds (abridged): I sincerely apologise for the picture I submitted for publication in Hibiscus Matters. While visiting India in early 2019 I participated in this sightseeing tour to Amber Fort and the mode of transport was on an elephant. This is no longer an option and has been replaced with a
bicycle or jeep ride. The Travel Brokers promotes and works in partnership with World Animal Protection and has a clear animal welfare policy to not support or promote any sightseeing tours in regards to unethical tourism practices. Our company only works with suppliers who support and maintain the highest standards in animal protection. It is with deep regret that I chose to participate in this particular tour, which involved an elephant ride. I am sorry that within this article I have been seen to not comply with this. I can assure you I am an animal lover, did not mean to cause any offence and would not support the promotion of such unethical tours to my customers. Editor’s note: The ‘Wow Factor’ stories in the travel feature were supplied by the travel agents – a chance for them to tell readers about the places they have visited and consider amazing.
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We were somewhat concerned to see elephant riding at the Amber Fort in India in the recent travel feature (HM March 4). I have recently taken a group to India and we choose not to ride elephants, instead using 4WD jeeps. We felt that this reflected badly on the travel industry and wanted to share our view on this. You Travel work in partnership with World Animal Protection and will not support any tourism activity that exploits wild animals. Elephants are cruelly trained to be used for elephant rides. Wildlife should be viewed in the wild is our firm belief. We have taken the Treadright Pledge, which includes the statement: “When I experience wildlife, I will do so in nature. I will not ride animals that ought not be ridden, nor support animal cruelty in any way.” Kiri Martin, You Travel Orewa (abridged)
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These six-storey tower blocks have Council approval to be built on the edge of the marina at Hobbs Bay. Image, courtesy Woodhams Meikle Zhan architects.
Six-storey apartments approved for waterfront
Another non-notified resource consent has allowed a set of sixstorey tower blocks on the water’s edge to gain Auckland Council approval under the radar. The buildings are to be built at 102130 Pinecrest Drive, Gulf Harbour, by the roundabout overlooking Hobbs Bay. The allowable height limit in this area is 18m – the development exceeds this by 7m. It also infringes the Coastal Protection Yard provision, as there is no space between the buildings and the coastal edge. There will be no pedestrian access around the front of the building, along the water’s edge. This is not required, Council advises, following an Esplanade Waiver Agreement entered into in 2008 between the former Rodney District Council and then owner of the land, Gulf Corporation. The construction plan, which encompasses 76 two and three-bedroom apartments and 95 covered carparks, was approved by Council in 2017. The company behind the project is Fairway Bay developer, Top Harbour. A Top Harbour spokesperson says that it is likely to be around two years until the complex is actually built. The brief to architects Woodhams Meikle Zhan asked for the buildings’ bulk to be minimised when viewed from residential areas behind the complex.
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The consent decision, signed by duty commissioner Mark Farnsworth, states that, “the proposed design is appropriate and responds to the characteristics of the site and surrounding environment”. It further states that erosion and sediment control measures are in place to ensure that earthworks can be undertaken without adverse affects on the wider environment, including the Coastal Marine Area, and that “...the habitable rooms of the apartment building are resilient to coastal inundation hazards”. Hibiscus Matters asked Council planners why the allowable height limit was exceeded by 7m, why such structures could be built on the water’s edge considering the Council’s much promoted Climate Emergency Declaration, and how the community can be guaranteed that sediment controls will work. In response, resource consents north west manager, Ian Dobson, says the decision was made prior to the Climate Emergency Declaration, and in accordance with the provisions of planning documents. He says the conditions of consent, including specific conditions on sediment control, will be monitored “in the same manner as other consents”. Regarding the height, documents supplied by Council suggest that the location, “at the bottom of a bowl”, and design elements reduce some of the mass and bulk of the buildings.
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Tankwater households on the Hibiscus Coast deserve recognition and support. They highlight an important contribution to resilience, water conservation and civil defence in times of drought. Were it not for the Waikato pipeline top-up, Auckland’s water supply would be well down with water restrictions in place everywhere. Australian cities have long accepted and encouraged water tanks for rainwater harvesting and grey water (laundry and bathroom water) reuse. Financial incentives, rebates, bylaws and city planning make water tank installation compulsory for new builds in many cities. Decentralised water tanks are accepted as the equivalent of large dams. Tankwater technology has come a long way with tanks in all shapes, sizes and configurations to suit installation under driveways and lawns, decks, along fencelines – wherever there’s space. The cost of pumps is going progressively down and there’s the opportunity to power them from home generated solar electricity. Auckland and New Zealand need to promote tankwater. Watercare could offer rebates for water tank installation and the fixed wastewater charge should be much lower, reflecting the reality of low water consumption by tankwater households – rather than the high cost penalty that currently applies. Watercare now has some years of consumption records from tankwater households with water meters on their water supply to evidence this. Our planning requirements should make water tanks compulsory – for stormwater, water supply, resilience and climate emergency reasons. Bylaws need changing to make greywater reuse compliant and easy – for example so that toilets and gardens can use shower instead of drinking water. We take water too much for granted in Auckland. Cities like Melbourne on the other hand view the entire city as a catchment that can be as water self-sufficient as possible; many parks are irrigated from stormwater instead of drinking water and households have for years been encouraged and incentivised to have water tanks. On the Hibiscus Coast we could have low cost top-up facilities available in times of need using Watercare’s network of pipes and street valves; long hoses could reach many households. Advice should be actively and enthusiastically promoted on water conservation techniques and fixes such as flow regulators and the interruptible flush devices for toilets promoted in Auckland’s 1994 water crisis. Easy to carry top-up containers should be widely available; in a civil defence emergency that involved a cut to reticulated water supplies, we would need these. When the drought has broken, we can look back and ask what could have been done better. How can we be better prepared next summer or in a future drought? The back-up of water tank deliveries has highlighted how important this is. I have a long to-do list of follow-up actions across a range of council committees – from Civil Defence, through Planning and Infrastructure, Environment and Community, Healthy Waters – and with Watercare, a Council Controlled Organisation. There are short term and longer term responses that will require a rethink in some areas. A big thank you to the Hibiscus Coast community who stepped up to the challenge, helped their neighbours and got us through it.
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Wire barrier on highway expected to save lives Safety improvements on Dairy Flat Highway, at a total cost of $622,000, include the addition of a wire rope median barrier at the current southbound passing lanes between Durey Road and Potter Road. A right-turning bay at the intersection of the highway and Potter Road is also being added. Auckland Transport (AT) says the location was chosen because it has a history of high severity, head on crashes. Installation was expected to begin around now. The project is strongly supported by the Rodney Local Board, and safety commentators, although the cost has drawn criticism on social media. An AT spokesperson says that the barrier costs $292,000 for 425m. That price includes tree trimming, road markings and stormwater work
associated with the barrier. “The cost of wire rope median barriers is less than other barrier installations,” the spokesperson says. The total cost of the safety works is $622,000, including the new turning bay. It is to be paid for by the Regional Fuel Tax, with a contribution from the NZ Transport Agency. AT’s network management group manager, Randhir Karma, says this is the first time that a wire median rope has been used on Auckland’s local road network. Rodney Local Board member Louise Johnson, who represents Dairy Flat, says structural changes like the barrier and intersection upgrade are needed to create a lower speed environment. “The intersection of Dairy Flat Highway and Potter’s Road is badly
A wire median barrier will be installed on this stretch of Dairy Flat Highway this month.
designed and the realignment will be a welcome safety improvement,” she says. “Crashes will still occur but the barrier will make them more survivable.” The Automobile Association’s spokesperson Dylan Thomsen says his organisation would like to see a lot more barriers being added to high-risk stretches of road like Dairy Flat Highway as they mean less horrific crashes. He says wire rope has better safety
benefits than other barriers and offers better value for money because it can be used on roads that would otherwise need to be widened to create a barrier. “If a median barrier can be added without increasing a road’s width, the cost is likely to be somewhere around $750,000 per kilometre,” he says. “If the road has to be widened however, the costs can jump into millions per kilometre.”
Council gets an earful on Council Controlled Organisations Auckland Council held a one-on-one drop-in session at the Warkworth Town Hall to get feedback for a review on Council Controlled Organisations (CCOs) and residents took their chance to air their gripes. Council is undertaking a wide-ranging review of its seven Council-Controlled Organisations (CCOs), with the aim of ensuring Aucklanders are getting value for money. So many turned up to the March 5 meeting that facilitators had to set out
chairs and organise people into groups to ensure everyone was heard. A common theme was that CCOs did not understand the diverse needs of the Rodney District. Many members of the crowd agreed that Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development (ATEED) was superfluous to the Rodney District and ought not to be paid for in local rates. However, former Rodney mayor Penny Webster said ATEED had sent junkets
to the area to promote tourism. Rodney Local Board member Tim Holgate said Auckland Transport needed to fund local buses instead of funding them by way of a targeted rate. Warkworth’s John Blackey said there was a lack of accountability among CCOs. “Talking to a CCO is like pressing a marshmallow. You push it in and then it returns to the same shape,” Mr Blackey said.
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Another complaint was that Panuku Development had too much sway over selling property owned by the council. The CCO roadshow did not include any venues on the Hibiscus Coast. The seven CCOs are Auckland Tourism Events Economic Development (ATEED), Auckland Transport (AT), Watercare, Auckland Council Investments Limited (ACIL), Auckland Council Property Limited (ACPL), Waterfront Auckland, and Regional Facilities Auckland (RFA).
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New Zealand’s answer to Batman may not be able to fly or save the world from evil, but he is sharing his superpower – an in-depth knowledge and love of bats – with as many people as possible in a quest to save the species. Scientist Ben Paris earned the nickname NZ Batman due to spending 15 years studying and spreading the word about our native bats. He is giving a talk this month on the Hibiscus Coast and says he hopes to inspire locals to begin looking for bats in their local parks. Night walks to look for bats (they are nocturnal) have become popular around the country, including in parts of Auckland. Hand-held bat detectors, which are about the size of a mobile phone, pick up the bats’ eco-location signals, normally not detectable by the human ear, and turn them into a sound that people can hear. Auckland Council provides the equipment on loan to the public (see below). Ben says bats are the underdogs of New Zealand’s native animals. There are two species – long tailed and short tailed – and both are threatened. They are very small – about the size of a thumb – and weigh about as much as two $2 coins. “People know about kiwi and kakapo, but the short tailed bat is found only on Little Barrier and the long tailed bat is really threatened, so it’s important for more people to engage with them,”
Ben Paris, aka NZ Batman, is encouraging people to learn about, and look for native bats. Above, Hand-held bat detectors are available from Council.
he says. Bats are getting bad press at the moment, because of the possibility that they formed the initial link with Covid-19. So far, the closest match to the human coronavirus has been found in a bat in China’s Yunnan province. A study published last month found that the bat coronavirus shared 96 percent of its genetic material with the virus that causes Covid-19 in people. However, researchers consider that although bats could have passed the virus to humans, key differences in the two viruses suggest that the bat coronavirus did not directly infect people, but could have been transmitted through an intermediate host.
Ben says it’s important to note that New Zealand’s bats do not carry viruses that people need to worry about. In fact, he says studying them could be useful for human health. “They are mammals but have a different metabolism to humans, so we could be studying them more to find out why they are so disease-resistant. They could hold an important key.” Bats are also useful to people in that they feed on mosquitos as well as moths and midges. Ben’s talk in Orewa will ponder the question ‘are bats living on the Hibiscus Coast?’ He says the habitats they prefer are under loose bark in big old trees on
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forest edges and near waterways. As a result of many talks with schools and other groups, Ben is happy to play up the ‘Batman’ tag and has a Facebook page called NZ Batman. However, he says Hollywood has a lot to answer for when it comes to the way people feel about bats. “I want to change the impression people have when they think about bats,” he says. Hand-held bat detectors are easy to use and available on loan from Auckland Council free of charge. To find out more, email biodiversity@ aucklandcouncil.govt.nz • Ben’s talk is on March 24 at Estuary Arts Centre, 7.30pm. Info: See What’s On, p31
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Community constable leaves frontline behind Constable Rebecca McEnaney says she is quickly finding her feet as Orewa’s new Community Constable – a position she took up on March 2. With family in the fire service, Rebecca says joining the forces in order to help people was always her plan and the Police soon became her focus. She joined the Police in 2014 and since then has worked in Auckland city, Orewa and Warkworth in a frontline role. The 34-year-old says she is looking forward to the change of pace involved in moving from active frontline policing to a more sedate communitybased position. Rebecca is based at Orewa Police Station and welcomes anyone in the community who wants to discuss any issues with her there. She also plans to be out and about on the beat. Her role includes being the coordinator for Orewa’s community patrollers and liaising with local businesses.
Constable Rebecca McEnaney is new on the Orewa beat.
Four arrested after spate of burglaries
Police made a number of arrests for theft and robbery recently, including apprehending and charging four men in relation to the burglary of Supercheap Auto in Silverdale. Police say that this burglary unfolded in the early hours of Thursday, February 27, when the four offenders allegedly arrived in two stolen vehicles and forced entry into the premises. Later that morning, they allegedly committed a number of other offences. All four were finally spotted in a vehicle in Waiwera and arrested thanks to the combined efforts of officers from Orewa and North Shore. Four men, aged between 19 and 29, are charged with burglary and other offences. Following further investigation, one of them, aged 27, has been charged in relation to two recent aggravated robberies at liquor stores in the area.
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Hibiscus Rodders excelled themselves again this year, raising a mammoth $70,000 for the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust at their annual festival in Orewa. In the past year, the Trust has bought two $15 million choppers. One sports the Hibiscus Rodders logo, and there are plans to get the logo on the second chopper soon, in recognition of the club’s contribution. The cheque was presented to the Trust at Ardmore Airport on March 1 with several club members (and Hot Rods) there for the occasion. In front, holding the cheque, from left: Rodder Shane Bennett, Trust marketing general manager John Hooper and Rodder Sharon Morris.
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Kauri protection ramping up with new boot stations Access to the lower track from Old North Road through to the bridge in Eave’s Bush in Orewa will be opened next month following kauri dieback preventative work that has been taking place there since January. Two new hygiene stations where visitors can scrub and spray their shoes are also being installed to protect kauri and an additional station will be added to the reserve later this year. Full access to the walking tracks is expected to be reinstated, including to the upper track, late this year following further track upgrade works and the installation of the final station. There are various types of hygiene stations in use nationally, ranging from brushes and spray bottles in a bucket to the more sophisticated model fitted with a pressure-activated foot sprayer that is now being installed in Eave’s Bush. The new stations make it simple for walkers to scrub and spray their shoes with features like a rail to lean on, a seat to sit on, plenty of room for kids and extra spray guns for removing mud that might not come off shoes (or paws) first go. Scrubbing shoes is important because the pathogen, Phytophthora agathidicida, that causes kauri dieback lives in soil. It is believed to first infect kauri feeder roots, with the subsequent spread to the tree’s main roots and then lower trunk, before the whole
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Two boot washing stations like this will greet people at the entrance to Eave’s Bush.
tree succumbs to the disease. Funding for the new hygiene stations comes from the council’s Natural Environment Targeted Rate, with $445,000 put aside for installations across the Auckland region in the current financial year. This includes stations installed in regional and local parks and at various wharves. Meanwhile, the bridge that provides access to Eave’s Bush from the Kensington Park subdivision was closed by Auckland Council last November due to structural issues and will remain closed for at least a year. The estimated cost of the entire kauri dieback project in Eave’s Bush is $391,205 (HM October 2, 2019). This work has also been funded by the Natural Environment Targeted Rate.
After a long hot summer I’m looking forward to some cooler weather and a bit of rain. I’m not alone in this. A lot of our birds are finding pickings a bit thin and the Wenderholm hillsides are dotted with browning taraire trees, which struggle in the extreme dry. We can’t do much for the trees but simply by keeping a birdbath topped up in your garden you can make a big difference to the birds around your place. The Coast had a good spring with lots of birds breeding successfully. Shakespear Open Sanctuary’s 10 pairs of North Island robins produced their usual 30-plus offspring as they have done since they were introduced there in 2016. Interestingly the number of pairs has stayed pretty constant – we lose a few adults each year and some young birds take their place but the majority of young are lost. Most of the “lost” birds will actually have dispersed out of the park. Young robins have a characteristic of dispersing widely in search of good areas to set up home. This happened at Wenderholm where robins spread from the park to the back of Puhoi and further. We know dispersal is happening here too. Last year a young robin (hatched in the bottom of Kowhai Glen at Shakespear Regional Park) was found dead in Whangaparaoa. Robins spend a lot of time feeding on the ground and are very trusting, so they do fall prey to a range of predators. Without these predators, robins could happily live in pockets of bush along the peninsula, as whiteheads (another small native bird reintroduced to the park) are already doing on properties outside the park. If you do see a robin it will likely have bands on its legs – if you can photograph these or note them and contact the park it would be fascinating to have these records. Of more practical use to the robin are two things you could do; contact Pest Free Hibiscus Coast to find out about pest trapping in your neighbourhood, which is simple and accessible, and secondly check out ways of reducing the impact cats have on birds.
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The way in which women make connections in the community came through strongly at a ceremony held in Orewa on March 6 to mark International Women’s Day, which is also Zonta International Rose Day. The rose ceremony is held annually by Hibiscus Coast Zonta Club, which presents yellow Zonta roses to women who make a difference in the local community. This year’s recipients are Suzanne Booth, executive director of HBC Youth Centre, Helen Harford of Quilts for Hospice, Anita Hinton, founder of I Got Your Backpack, Cherylle Wood of Bright Bears childcare centre in Whangaparaoa and Love Soup director Julie King. Receiving her rose, Anita Hinton thanked Zonta, which had, it turned out, helped support her in the past, when she was in need. Zonta Hibiscus Coast works with Hestia Women’s Refuge – including donating buckets of cleaning products. Anita, herself a survivor of domestic violence, once received one of those buckets. “That was where I started my journey to help others,” Anita told the group. “Receiving the bucket, and other support from Hestia, gave me the idea that someone had my back.” Love Soup’s Julie King could not be at the ceremony, but the Youth Centre’s Suzanne Booth already knows her well, as the centre is one of the recipients of food rescued by Love Soup. The Youth Centre then distributes the food through its network.
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Customer service is high on the list of priorities for new Coffee Club owner, Scott Smith. Scott and his wife Della took over the Orewa cafe, in Florence Avenue, last month. He says he is enjoying getting to know customers on a first name basis. “There are some really interesting people on the Coast and I love hearing their stories,” he says. “It was part of the appeal of the Coffee Club because it caters more for locals than just people passing through.” Scott says while feedback from customers has been overwhelmingly positive, he is keen to hear from all customers. “I don’t want anyone to go away unhappy,” he says. “Ultimately, we may not be able to meet every customers’ expectations, but I at least want the opportunity to hear what the feedback is and try to resolve it.” He says Coffee Club has spent a lot of time devising a menu that caters for a range of dietary requirements, from vegan to gluten-free, and the café has the flexibility to individualise meals where possible. Customers only have to ask and all suggestions are welcome. After nearly 30 years working in the fast-moving consumer goods industry, selling everything from Pepsi Cola to chocolate and beer, Scott is relishing the opportunity to leave the corporate world behind and strike out on his own. He and Della were first introduced to the Coffee Club chain when they
Integrity and options are two words that crop up a lot when the co-owner of House of Boulevard, in Silverdale, Lucas Lu, talks about food. Lucas and his business partner Ricky Sun opened their cafe in Central Boulevard at the start of the month. While both men have years of hospitality experience, this is their first solo venture and they are keen to deliver the best café dining experience possible. Ricky is managing the administrative side of the business, while Lucas, a trained chef, is overseeing the front of house. Lucas believes the careful selection of ingredients is where good food starts. “We’re sourcing food from individual suppliers so that the quality of the food is guaranteed,” he says. “Our bread, for instance, is baked freshly daily in Auckland and we make all our own cabinet food, and sauces and pesto. There are no shortcuts and I have very high standards.” The food is hard to categorise, reflecting Kiwi, European and Asian influences. Lucas said the menu took months to develop, with each dish tested repeatedly until he was satisfied it was right. “The food isn’t extravagant, but each dish is crafted to be flavoursome and healthy. My favourite is the steak burger, but I’d also recommend the BLVD salad. It’s our healthy equivalent to the ‘big breakfast’. “I’m still working on a tapas menu,
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lived in Sydney. “The café we went to was kid-friendly, the coffee and food was consistently good, and we knew what to expect when we went there so when we started to look for a business, it made sense to go with something we were already familiar with. “Plus, it’s a franchise with strong head office support, systems and training. This has been invaluable for us as ‘first time’ business owners.” Orewa also felt like a natural fit. “I have fond memories of holidaying here as a kid and Della and I used to bring our kids – Seb, 17, and Lily, 8 – here when we had a motorhome.” Scott has spent his first few weeks at the café redecorating, adding screens and plants outside, ordering new furniture, improving the lighting and recovering the sofas. Della and Seb have been busy with a camera taking iconic shots of Orewa, which adorn the walls. The Coffee Club opens 365 days a year and operates with a full-time staff of nine, plus a number of part-timers.
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Art lovers on the Hibiscus Coast are in for a treat next time they visit Orewa. Sally and Grant Marshall have opened Marshall Gallery in Florence Avenue, turning a former bicycle shop into an inviting display space for curated home furnishings, and art works by some of New Zealand’s top painters and photographers. The walls are lined with works by Dick Frizzell, Mark Cross, Sophie Minson and Liam Barr, to name just a few. There are also pieces by Kerikeri sculptor Grant Gallagher, with more sculpture, ceramics and glass to come. “The combination of home furnishings and art seems to work well,” Grant says. “The gallery isn’t intimidating. We want people to feel comfortable browsing, whether or not they buy anything. “We’ll also be encouraging people to pop in regularly as our displays will be constantly changing.” Until recently, Sally and Grant had a dominant presence in Matakana Village where they at one stage owned and ran a gallery, jewellery store, gift store and home furnishings store. “We’ve retained Matakana Home, but in all other respects, our attention is now focussed on Orewa,” Sally says. “We’ve got a loyal following of customers from the Coast and the North Shore, as well as from places such as Waitoki, Wainui and Coatsville, so the re-location to Orewa makes sense.” The couple bring their own love of
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art – Sally is a painter and Grant a photographer – to the gallery, as well nearly 40 years of experience in film, publishing, advertising and design. Grant believes that his many years as a creative director taught him how to recognise talent. “I’m very picky when it comes to choosing works for the gallery,” he says. “It normally involves visiting the artist’s studio and identifying work that has integrity and creativity. It’s intuitive rather than prescriptive.” Pieces in the gallery start around $500 and can range up to $50,000. Gallery visitors may also be surprised by the size of the artworks on display with many large pieces dominating the walls. “It’s one of the things we’ve learned – people love big images. We thought with all the downsizing going on it would be the reverse.”
At the end of last year, things were looking bleak for the future of the Whangaparāoa Community Hub, as it was unable to source funding to cover rent (HM December 18). However, the New Year has brought better news: the hub is to continue its services after relocating to Link Crescent. The hub opened two years ago as a two-year pilot, offering a space for community groups and agencies to provide services and hold events on the peninsula. Rent for its premises, at 707 Whangaparāoa Road, cost the Whangaparāoa Hub Community Trust around $35,000 annually. Whangaparāoa Community Hub manager, Sara Mason, says with its lease due to expire, and multiple declined funding applications, a lucky connection was made with the Agora Community Trust which offers services from a base at 5 Link Crescent (opposite Hoyts Cinema). She says the Agora Trust has offered to share its space with the Community Hub.
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First national titles for Rodney racers Puhoi’s Scott Lansdowne and Warkworth’s Tom Roberts earned their first national racing titles at the New Zealand Saloon Racing Championships at the Huntly International Speedway last month. Lansdowne came second with a fastest lap time of 15.36 seconds while Roberts came third with 15.83 seconds. The pair has spent the season chasing each other around the track at speedways all the way from Invercargill to Auckland. The national championship is raced across two days with drivers accumulating points that earn them a ranking, used to determine their starting place in the final race. Roberts was in second position at the starting line for the final while Lansdowne was in fourth. “Scott’s lucky I let him pass me,” Roberts jokes. Both say their blood starts pumping from the moment they step on the track and nothing compares to the adrenaline rush of racing. “Speedway in general is very intense because there are so many cars within millimetres of each other going as fast they can,” Roberts says. “Afterwards, it feels as if you’ve had a workout because even with power steering, a bump in the track can just about rip the steering wheel out of your hand.” After having an incident-free race, Lansdowne slid across the finish line
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only to crash directly into a wall. He says it was worth it to be able to have a national title decal printed on the side of his car for the next year. Their saloon corvettes are only Corvettes in the sense that the bodies are moulded to the distinctive Chevrolet design. They are 500 horsepower with 350 cubic inch (5.7 litre) engines. “It’s a lot of power but it’s never enough. You’re still always trying to push your foot through the floor,” Roberts says. They sport a full fibre glass body and steel tube chassis weighing in at 1100 kgs, compared to a typical road car weighing 1500 – 1800 kgs. The cars are completely custom built with parts ordered from the United States. “None of the components of these cars are interchangeable with a road car,” Lansdowne says. Lansdowne and Roberts have been driving racing cars for 27 years and six years respectively, formerly racing on
the Wellsford and Whangateau tracks. They say it’s saddening that all the racing tracks in north Rodney have closed, and its time the sport was revived. “The clubs closed down because people complained about the noise levels but these days cars have mufflers to bring noise down to regulation decibels,” Roberts says. An intact track built in a disused quarry on land owned by the Council in Whangateau still exists, and the current leaseholders have recently moved to a new location leaving questions as to whether it may again become available. Roberts and Lansdowne will next compete at the Auckland Saloon Championships at Waikaraka Park on April 25 to take their shot at holding two titles in one season. “We wouldn’t be able to do it without our amazing sponsors and pit crew, as well as our families who allow us to compete in this very demanding sport,” Roberts says.
From top, Members of the Wainui School team with the cup. Six year old Kade Hawkins in action at the competition.
Wainui champs crowned king of motocross Wainui School entered a team of 18 motocross riders in the King of Schools competition in Otorohanga – an event that took place March 7 and 8. There were 418 riders in total at the event and Principal Gillian Bray says that Wainui School’s team is very proud to have won both the Primary and Intermediate Schools cup.
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Small businesses are not banks Minister for small business Stuart Nash says large businesses need to pay invoices on time or pay the penalty. At a meeting with One Warkworth this month, Mr Nash said he was proposing legislation that would require businesses to pay invoices from other businesses within 20 days of the invoice being issued. A discussion document released on the Ministry of Business and Innovation (MBIE) website proposes allowing businesses to charge interest on outstanding invoices. Mr Nash said it was to prevent small businesses being used by large businesses as banks by drawing out payment. “Often large businesses use an uneven power balance to push unconscionable payment terms on their small business providers,” he said. The discussion document suggests small businesses should be able to charge at least 2.8% per annum on outstanding invoices and says opportunity costs from reduced cash flow ought also to be considered. According to the document, two thirds of businesses have had an invoice not paid in time in the last 12 months with payments being 8.6 days late on average. Accounting platform Xero estimates
From left, Minister Stuart Nash, MP Marja Lubeck and One Warkworth chair Chris Murphy met with businesses in Warkworth this month.
that small businesses in New Zealand are owed about $7.4 billion in unpaid invoices. At the meeting in Warkworth, Mr Nash also raised the possibility of raising the GST threshold from a turnover of $60,000 to $80,000. Further, he said he would consider raising the provisional tax threshold from $2,500 to $5000. Other topics raised at the meeting in Warkworth included whether businesses would be liable for accidents by employees under the influence of cannabis if the upcoming referendum results in legalisation. Mr Nash said just as in the case of alcohol, employees would be expected
not to arrive at work intoxicated. “As long as a business had a risk mitigation programme in place, I don’t believe it would be liable,” he said. One Warkworth chair Chris Murphy asked the minister to advocate for funding to dredge the Mahurangi River in Warkworth, saying it would improve industry in the area by adding a transport link. Mr Nash said at a cost of $1.5 million a year for the next three years, it was an obviously worthwhile project and that he would take it up with the mayor of Auckland, Phil Goff. “The Council spills more than $1.5m in coffee each year. It’s not just about downtown Auckland.”
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College land proposal stalls on vehicle access More than three years after the Ministry of Education first proposed to subdivide and sell a portion of land that is currently part of Whangaparaoa College, the outcome is still unknown. The land is zoned for Residential – Terraced Housing and Apartments and this is what early proposals provided for. The land was readied for sale by the Ministry of Education, and the process is handled by Land Information NZ (LINZ). Last year LINZ put in its application to Auckland Council for consent to subdivide that would split the site, which runs along Whangaparaoa Road, west from the corner of Stanmore Bay Road to opposite the town centre, into three parcels of land. Two of these (Lots 1 and 4 on the plan) are potentially to be sold and
Lots 2 and 3 are to be retained by the college. LINZ crown property deputy chief executive Jerome Sheppard says that LINZ is still in discussions with Council. “These discussions have been long and complex because of difficulties for car access to busy Whangaparaoa Road,” he says. At the moment LINZ and Council are looking at driveway access options for the Lot 4 parcel of land. Once the issues are resolved, and the lots have been subdivided, some of the land – in particular Lot 1 – will be considered for holding in the Treaty Settlements Landbank. The proceeds of any land sale go to the Ministry of Education to be reinvested in the school property portfolio, Mr Sheppard says.
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Kiwibank Orewa is taking over the space formerly occupied by NZ Post, with postal services shifting to Paper Plus, Orewa, next month. In 2018, Kiwibank announced its intention to form a standalone branch in Orewa (HM July 18, 2018). Since then, NZ Post, which shared premises with Kiwibank, has been looking for an Orewa agent for its services. NZ Post says that working with a local agent is “more financially sustainable with the decline in mail and increase in parcel services”. It’s also good for the local agent, as it has the potential to provide additional business for them. The NZ Post
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services will be available at Paper Plus Orewa from April 16. There are also plans for the closure of Kiwibank and NZ Post in Coast Plaza, Whangaparaoa (HM May 13, 2019). Last year, a Kiwibank spokesperson told the paper that the timing of the closure was dependent on NZ Post being able to find a postal partner in Whangaparaoa. NZ Post head of retail, Mark Yagmich, said while the company carries out its search in Whangaparaoa there would be no change to services. However, once the Whangaparaoa Kiwibank closes, its nearest branch will be in Orewa.
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Should you trust in a trust? by solicitor Melanie Baker-Jones of Simpson Western Running your own business, or being involved in senior management, is an exciting opportunity. Of course, there are always some risks involved, not least of which is the potential for a claim against the company, or you personally as a director or senior manager. Without protection, your personal or family assets, for example your home, your shares and investment properties, may be vulnerable. Asset planning as business strategy When a business is set up, or a person moves up the ladder into senior management, it is easy to be consumed by the day-to-day tasks. Our time may be taken up with building a business strategy, planning, and getting products or services to market. Part of any business strategy should also be considering how to protect your personal assets and mitigate any risk of loss to those assets. Trusts as asset protection One of the tools used to help protect personal assets is a Trust. While a Trust is not a foolproof means of protection, a well-managed Trust can offer some strong protection for those in business, particularly when combined with other liability limitation measures. When you establish a Trust, rather than owning assets in your personal name, you are setting up a separate entity to hold and manage your assets. The trustees maintain the assets for the
benefit of the beneficiaries of the Trust, which usually includes you. You can still be involved in the management of the assets by appointing yourself as a trustee, so you are not losing control. Even if you have been in business for some time, it’s never too late to set up a Trust, but it is important to note that, for it to be effective, it must be well run. Changes to Trust law You may already have a Trust. If you do, make sure you take the time to review it, as the New Zealand Government is about to make significant changes to Trust legislation, which will become effective from January 2021. As we are still in the transition period, there is no certainty as to how the changes will affect Trusts on a day to day basis, however the changes do reinforce the need for transparency and diligence in managing your Trust. In this regard mandatory and default duties for trustees will be set out in the new Act, and it is important you become familiar with these and comply with them. Trustees will also have a duty to notify beneficiaries of basic trust information, and of the fact that they are a beneficiary. You may therefore want to consider who the beneficiaries of your Trust are, whether they are still appropriate, and whether you are comfortable that they may be receiving information that you would prefer to keep private.
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NZ Certified Builders (NZCB) is calling for carpentry apprentices across NZ to enter its annual Apprentice Challenge, for the chance to win great prizes and take home the title of top apprentice. The regional competitions will be held in 20 locations on April 4, and any apprentice enrolled with Industry Training Association Building), or employed by NZCB member builders is eligible to compete. Regional winners progress to the national final held in Wellington in June, where they will compete for the Ken Read Memorial Trophy and $50,000 worth of prizes. A week prior to the regional Apprentice Challenge events, competitors will be advised of the project they are to build, and will be given eight hours to complete it on the day. The projects will be scored by a panel of experienced building practitioners and industry educators. Entries need to be received by March 27. Info: apprenticechallenge.nz/how-to-get-involved/
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One of the most common questions I recently get from those on the Coast is: “what are those Starlink train satellites we see at night?” If you go out in the early evening, just after sunset, you may look up and see a number of lights travelling in a row, one after the other. Sometimes you can count up to 60 of them in one period. These form what is called the Starlink satellite train. Starlink is a project from the mind of Elon Musk and his SpaceX Corporation. They plan to offer high speed internet to every corner of the globe via the use of these satellites. They will be offering broadband services for customers by mid-2020. In addition, SpaceX will also provide satellites for businesses and governments, including possible tracking of commercial planes and ships. While these satellites hold potentially huge benefits, they also come with a few serious issues. SpaceX plan on launching 1584 satellites by the end of the year, with 302 currently in orbit. The final estimate is around 42,000 satellites in orbit to cover the globe. This creates an enormous amount of space clutter and would create massive problems in trying to find clear space for launching rockets. What if they collided with one of these satellites? It gets worse when you consider that we have a number of manned missions planned to the moon and to Mars. Should one of those rockets hit a satellite, the consequences for those on board could be catastrophic. The large number of launched satellites have already had a huge impact on the astronomical community. Astronomers claim that the number of visible satellites will outnumber visible stars, and that their brightness in both optical and radio wavelengths will severely impact scientific observations. Already there have been a number of astrophotography images showing the impact that these satellites have had on optical astronomy. The International Astronomical Union and National Radio Astronomy Observatory have released official statements expressing concern. It has recently been reported that the Russian Academy of Sciences will file a complaint with the United Nations regarding Starlink. And now educators at NASA have launched a project that asks for the public’s help documenting these satellite streaks as part of a long-term effort to study how the technology will change our night sky. Anyone with a modern smartphone and a tripod can contribute to the ‘Satellite Streak Watcher project’. Recently Elon Musk has said that SpaceX are looking into ways of reducing the albedo (brightness) of the satellites and will provide on-demand orientation adjustments for astronomical experiments, if necessary. The problems don’t stop there. In addition to Starlink, another company, OneWeb, has already started launching their constellation of satellites and they face competitors such as Amazon’s Project Kuiper service, Telesat, and potentially other companies such as Lynk and Facebook. One thing is certain: ground-based astronomy will never be the same again. A solution needs to be found, which balances the science of astronomy and the technology of communications. Is this even possible? On a clear evening, look up into the sky and see whether you can spot these satellite trains. Then pause and consider the awesomeness of the ideas behind it, as well as the potential damage it could do to astronomy.
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Garden club replaces Stanmore Bay plaque The return of a small plaque to a seat near the playground in Stanmore Bay Reserve marks the ongoing strong connection between a local garden society and the reserve. The original brass plaque, put in place by the Whangaparaoa Horticultural Society, was stolen around two years ago. The Society, now known as Hibiscus Coast Garden Club, felt it was important to replace it. Member Judith Mitchener says no one could remember the original wording, but with help from the Silverdale Historical Society, the obituary of Geoff Hammond provided inspiration. A former Rodney District Councillor, Geoff was also a member – and president, then patron – of the Horticultural Society and fought for land on the Stanmore Bay foreshore, which had been earmarked
for residential use, to be declared a recreational reserve. It took three years, including a petition and appeal to the Town and Country Appeal Board, for the Horticultural Society to prevail. The new, stainless steel plaque was attached to a seat in the reserve on March 3 by local handyman Brian Soufflot under the watchful eyes of three club members.
Clockwise from left, handyman Brian Soufflot with Hibiscus Coast Garden Club members Lesley Dyer, Judith Mitchener and Margaret Gilbert were there to mark the occasion as the plaque was put back on the seat in Stanmore Bay Reserve.
Guide to good sleep launched by Rodney author The vital role that getting a good night’s sleep plays in keeping people healthy, happy and sane is the subject of a new book. Matakana author Janis Grummitt has written Sleep Well to Live Well – Tips From a Recovered Insomniac as a guide to the importance of good sleep, something which she says is often ignored as a fundamental tool for wellness. “There’s so much about diets and exercise out there, but not much
on sleep,” she says. “But sleep is the foundation for everything – it is your great enabler.” She says that poor sleep can contribute to a range of health issues, from weight gain, accidents and low energy to dementia, depression and diabetes. “The brain and body rejuvenate during sleep, it allows your brain to ‘clean’ itself and update,” Janis says. “If you’re not getting good sleep, your brain isn’t able to perform essential processes.”
Her book outlines a simple approach that she has used to improve her own sleep and wellbeing using methods she has tried and tested herself. “I had to do a lot of research and translating from medical-speak, and develop my own process, but I went from being a really bad insomniac to getting a great night’s sleep.” The book includes testimonials from several NZ sleep health experts and local GP Dr Steve Maric, who recommends it as “informative and
comprehensive with lots of practical advice”. As well as her book, Janis also carries out one-to-one sleep coaching consultations and she is planning to establish local “sleep circles”, where people can meet to discuss sleep issues and support each other, as well as group talks and workshops. The book will be launched this week. Copies cost $35 and are available from wiringwarrior.com/books-to-buy
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Immunity boosters With the change of season upon us it’s a good time to focus on the health of your immune system, especially considering recent developments with the spread of Coronavirus. Face masks and hand washing may be one way of keeping germs at bay but the best way to defend yourself is to strengthen your immune system from within. There are many actions you can take with both lifestyle and food choices to boost your immune system. The best thing to strengthen and support your immune system is something we can all get for free: a good night’s sleep. Recent studies have shown that people who don’t get enough sleep (less than seven hours per night) are more likely to get sick after being exposed to a virus. Lack of sleep also affects the body’s ability to recover from illness. Good sleep helps keep levels of stress hormone cortisol under control. When stress and cortisol are continually elevated, your immune system will be suppressed. Vitamin D is essential for a strong immune system and spending short periods of time in the sun is the best way to boost those supplies. With the great summer we have had this year, Vitamin D levels should be high. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin and is stored in body fat until it is needed – the ability to make, store and access it varies from one individual to the next. A supplement is an option for those who work inside and are not getting as much access to natural light or for those concerned that they are not getting enough Vitamin D through the winter months. Vitamin C encourages your body to produce more white blood cells, which are particularly useful as they attack any foreign bodies they encounter in your body. Studies have shown that the natural Vitamin C found in food is more powerful in preventing infection than the synthetic Vitamin C found in supplements. The highest concentration of Vitamin C is found in coloured capsicums. One cup of chopped capsicums contains 200mg of vitamin C: double the amount of oranges. Broccoli, Brussel sprouts and snow peas are also full of Vitamin C. Zinc is very important for your immune system to function normally and studies have shown that even a slight deficiency will suppress your immune response. High levels of zinc are found in oysters, red meat, shellfish, chickpeas, lentils, seeds and nuts. It’s important to optimise gut health so you can fully digest the food you are eating and absorb all vitamins and minerals. Gut health is very important because your immune system lives within your microbiome. If your gut is healthy, it is far more likely that your immune system will be too. Garlic, onion and asparagus contain prebiotics to support healthy gut bacteria. You can also take a probiotic to boost levels of healthy gut bacteria. Cut back on alcohol, as excessive alcohol consumption can impair the immune system and increases vulnerability to lung infections. In times of fear, focus on what you can control. We can’t control the actions of others or expect people to fully isolate themselves when they aren’t well. What we can do is take action to improve the health of our own immune system so we are in a better position to withstand whatever challenges come our way.
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Breakfast is the target of a new campaign designed to help Kiwis increase their daily fruit and vegetable intake. The 5+ A Day Charitable Trust project manager Carmel Ireland says most New Zealanders know they’re supposed to eat at least five servings of fresh fruit and vegetables every day yet 44 percent of people who eat breakfast don’t include any in this meal. A new nationwide survey of 1000 people shows 82 percent of us eat breakfast on weekdays, rising to 85 per cent in the weekend. Those aged over 60 who regularly eat breakfast on weekdays are more likely to consume fresh fruit or vegetables at that time of day, compared to their younger counterparts. According to 2018/19 Ministry of Health data, only 53 percent of New Zealanders are consuming the recommended daily intake of vegetables and 51.5 percent are eating enough fruit. “We believe breakfast may provide the greatest opportunity to increase the amount of fresh fruit and vegetables in our diets,” Carmel says. “It really doesn’t take long to add a handful of berries or some sliced fruit to your cereal, so this year 5+ A Day will be encouraging Kiwis to start their 5+ at breakfast by providing breakfast inspiration.”
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Local talent goes on display Local artists are the stars of an upcoming show at Estuary Arts Centre in Orewa. The exhibition features artists that participated in the Arts Trails that ran on the Hibiscus Coast in 2014, 2016 and 2017. The trail provided an opportunity to visit a number of local artists in their Coast studios, by following a map. Gallery manager Kim Boyd says it was designed to be a permanent addition to the local event calendar and was a great drawcard for visitors to the area – as the trails are in other regions. The first two were very successful, but bad weather for the 2017 trail meant attendance was poor, she says. Kim says that the arts trail petered out after that, as the sub-committee of artists set up to run it did not continue after a couple of key people left. “It was just starting to grow, so that was very disappointing,” Kim says. A small amount of money was left over from the trail proceeds, so Estuary Arts has used that to create an exhibition for artists who opened up their studios for the trail. “They are an amazing group of creators and this is a great way to thank them and showcase their work.” Work from around 45 artists will be on display. They include relatively new artists like Laura Layton, aged 24, of Wainui. Her acrylic paintings are detailed depictions of birds and
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Ducks all in a row for derby Orewa Beach Kindergarten’s annual fundraiser, the Ducky Derby, will see 750 plastic ducks bob their way down Orewa Estuary on March 29 in a ‘race’ for the finish line. The ducks are numbered and paid for, and the first three across the finish line win prizes – a Greenworks lawnmower, line trimmer and wheelbarrow set valued at over $1000 for first place, $500 cash for second, and a 12ft trampoline worth $350 for third. A second race, for around 30 larger ducks sponsored by local businesses, offers a morning tea shout for the winner. There will also be spot prizes and plenty of other items up for grabs through raffles and games including tickets to Mary Poppins, an Auckland harbour sailing cruise and a Marine Reserve kayak tour for four people. Entertainment at the event includes
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Stalls, rides and a finale of ‘fire hose fun on the field’ should draw a crowd to Whangaparaoa School’s annual fundraising gala. The event, on March 28, is one of the final local galas of the summer. This year the F45 inflatable obstacle course will be a key attraction for those aged four years and over. There is an F45 membership up for grabs for the fastest parent/child team through the course. An area set aside for entertainment for the under-fives includes a bouncy castle. Dunk the Teacher continues to be a gala favourite. Estuary Arts Centre is providing face painters and live performances include Kapa Haka, the Hibiscus Coast Concert Band, Infinity Cheerleaders, Hibiscus Tuakana and Whangaparaoa College’s Jazz Band. There are plenty of food and market stalls to choose from, including student-run stalls, and the much loved
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cake stall. This year the school’s bakers can enter five categories, including Best Kids Cupcake. An online auction includes more than $4000 worth of donated goods. The gala is run by the school’s Parents and Friends Association led, for the second year in a row, by Melissa Kearney and Jenny Lisefski. The pair says that while the event is the school’s main fundraiser, the focus is ‘fun for everyone’. Last year, $33,000 was raised. Info: see What’s On, p31
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Orewa Primary’s Family Fun Day is this weekend, on Saturday, March 21, 10am1pm at the school in Maire Road, Orewa. Food options include Cinta Delights, Bakers Daughter and Spin Spuds. A second-hand toy stall encourages recycling as toys find a new home, and games include archery and shooting, hands-oncreatures and the Dunk machine. The cake competition should be tempting, and there is also a silent auction. The Family Fun Day is a major fundraiser for the school – last year the $10,000 raised contributed towards the senior playground. This year the money will go towards the junior playground and outdoor upgrades.
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Awaiting the call The last few weeks have seen the continuation of some great weather up here on the Coast, which has seen many people getting out on the water and a continued busy time for the Hibiscus Coastguard unit. The downside of this for those of us that rely on some rain to fill up our water tanks is that it’s been a bit of a difficult time conserving water and getting our tanks filled up. The unit has continued to be extremely busy and our crews have put in some long days on the water assisting a wide range of vessels and people across the area. When our crews are on the rescue vessels they never know what the next tasking will bring. Our crews constantly monitor a range of VHF and UHF radio channels including the inner and outer gulf frequencies, channels 60 and 64, as well as the emergency channel 16. “Hibiscus Rescue 1, Hibiscus Rescue 1, Coastguard Radio calling, we have a tasking for you,” is the call we are listening for that means our colleagues manning the radio communications room at Mechanics Bay in Auckland have a job for us. This could be a non-urgent task such as a boat out of fuel or a flat battery, or it could be a much more urgent issue that requires us to make best safe speed to a location they will give us. On a recent Sunday, when the weather was gusting at 25–30 knots at Tiri, the crew of Hibiscus Rescue 1 were out south of Gulf Harbour training to handle the vessel in heavy weather and planning on heading back to base as it looked as though it would be a quiet day. That all changed when we heard our call sign over the radio with an urgent task to head towards Waiake, between Torbay and Browns Bay, where they had reports that a fishing kayak had been found with nobody on board, a couple of miles off the coast. On arrival in the area we began a search for the person in the water along with the Police helicopter and launch. After searching for a time and not finding anyone the police resources were given a location further offshore to search. They managed to locate the person in the water relatively quickly, a long way from his kayak, and after spending a long time drifting away from it. This was a great outcome as the conditions out on the water were not good and for a rescue vessel the distance we can see on the water is very limited when the sea gets up; this really showed the value of having a helicopter help with the search as they have a much greater field of vision sitting above the water. The person from the kayak was taken to hospital for a check-up but was later released and was very grateful to have been found. This is the last column for the summer from Coastguard Hibiscus, but you can be sure we don’t hibernate for the autumn and winter. We are still on call every day of the week and you will see us out on the water continuing with our training to help keep you safe on the water.
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Runners heading for Orewa Runners will pour into Orewa this weekend, for the finale of the MTF Get Moving Festival. The finale, on March 22, includes Orewa’s new half marathon, the Orewa Summer Half – entries for this were around 300 and growing, early in March. The MTF Get Moving Festival has seen hundreds run or walk in events in Warkworth, Stanmore Bay and Gulf Harbour over summer. The series, which was first held in 2017, is all about participation – everyone receives a medal on finishing. The idea was to create a series that would inspire people to get out and active, and to promote and improve
both physical and mental health. On March 22, as well as the half marathon (21km), there will be four other events in the series finale – the 1km Kids’ Dash, as well as 2.5km, 5km and 10km options. All courses start and finish just to the south of the Orewa Surf Lifesaving Club, and incorporate Orewa Beach, and Te Ara Tahuna – the Orewa estuary walk and cycleway. The series is organised by Maree Leith and David Kayes. Maree and David say they are looking forward to the final event, as it is the first time a half marathon has been an option since the series began.
Online entries for the MTF Get Moving Festival finale close on Saturday March 21, at 12 noon, but late registrations will still be taken on the day. Info: getmovingfestival.co.nz Hibiscus Matters is a proud sponsor of the festival.
Pro golfers take on amateurs in Gulf Harbour Gulf Harbour Country Club is gearing up for what director of golf and NZ PGA member Frazer Bond says is the biggest event since the club hosted the NZ Open in 2006. The Pro Am tournament, to be held on March 30, gives amateur golfers the chance to play alongside some of the country’s top PGA professionals. Frazer says this is something that is rarely, if ever, possible in other sports. The handicap system means that a weekend golfer can play alongside and compete with the world’s best on an even footing. Teams of three amateur players each
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choose which professional they want to play with. The lineup includes former NZ number one, Mike Hendry, who recently came second in the Australian Open, well-known Kiwi golfer Mark Brown, high performance amateur Luke Brown who recently turned professional – and Frazer himself. Frazer says the popularity of the Pro Am has taken the club a bit by surprise – 40 professionals and 15 amateur teams are already registered. The amateurs pay $200 each for the privilege and Frazer says while there’s plenty of fun and bragging rights to be had, it is also about watching and
There is prize money of $11,000 up for grabs, along with a hole-in-one prize of a golf cart valued at $8000. Frazer says the club hopes to build up the number of these types of events it hosts. The public is welcome to check out the action during the day, as several holes can be seen from the clubhouse, but Frazer says care needs to be taken by spectators as there will be a lot of activity around the area. Info: GulfHarbourCountryClub.co.nz
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TRY takes over Manly This weekend, on March 22, around 2500 children will take over the streets of Manly as they swim, cycle and run the course of the Weet-bix Kids TRYathlon. As the paper goes to print, the event is on track to sell out – 2500 participants is the maximum – as it has in the last three years. Registration closed on March 18. This year’s ambassadors for the event include All Blacks Reiko Ioane and Patrick Tuipulotu, cricketer Jeet Raval, kayaker Caitlin Ryan and triathlete Chris Dunn. Not all of the ambassadors will be at the Manly event, but those that are will be handing out the ribbons at the finish line and encouraging the participants. The event is all about participation for young people, aged 7-15. The TRYathlon begins with the swim leg in the ocean parallel to the beach. The transition area is in Manly Park, the bike leg is in the streets surrounding the park, and the run leg is around Manly Park. Info: tryathlon.co.nz or find it on Facebook.
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COMMUNITY NOTICES A CLUB FOR SEMI RETIRED AND RETIRED PEOPLE. Monthly meetings with guest speakers, bus trips, luncheons, movie group, plus other social get togethers. Whangaparaoa Combined Friendship Club. Ph Pat Hoyle 428 5285 A TALK ON THE AURA & CHAKRAS at the Theosophica Society March 8. All welcome Suggested donation $5 including tea and cake. 9E Forest Glen Orewa. ph 09 427 0149. CRYSTAL VISIONS HOLISTIC MARKET Outside the Ōrewa Community Centre on the second Sunday of every month, 9am-3pm. Free Entry. Info: search Crystal Visions Holistic and Wellness Market on Facebook. EMPATHY SUICIDE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT group. Last Monday of month 7pm, Orewa: Hibiscus Coast Community House, Western Reserve, 214 Hibiscus Coast Highway. Contact Susan 021 884 162, or message on Facebook (Empathy support group), for more info or to meet. FREE BRIDGE LESSONS 10 lessons for Beginners and anyone wanting to refresh their Bridge. Starts Thursday evening February 27, from 7-9pm, Hibiscus Coast Bridge Club, Edith Hopper Park – off Ladies Mile. Register with your name and mobile number (if possible) email: hbcbridge@xtra.co.nz, leave a message on 424 1252, or just come along! FRIDAY ART GROUP Fridays 9am-12pm @ Orewa Community Church. Exercise your artistic abilities and meet with like minded people. Ph Alan 09 962 4929. GAIN CONFIDENCE USING YOUR TABLET, smartphone or computer with SeniorNet Hibiscus Coast, 31 Silverdale Street, Silverdale. Ph 426 1509 or 027 495 7424.
‘HEARTBEATS’ CARDIAC SUPPORT GROUP Meets on first Tuesday of each month, with a speaker, Hibiscus Coast Community House, Orewa, 10am. Families welcome. Ph Trent 0220 606 199. HIBISCUS COAST ORCHID SOCIETY meets every month on the 2nd Sunday. Meeting starts at 1.30pm at the Orewa Community Hall. Come along and meet some orchid lovers and see some lovely plants. Ph Judy 424 1968. HIBISCUS COAST HIGHLAND PIPES & DRUMS We are wanting a snare drummer to join our band and tutor others. Tuition on bag pipes offered also. Retired players and supporters welcome. Wednesday 7.30pm practices at St Johns Ambulance Hall 36 Silverdale Road Silverdale. Drop in to check us out. Ph Leslee 027 4267170 or Bob 424 1838. HIBISCUS COAST SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLUB meets every Wednesday, 7.30pm Silverdale Village Hall. Great exercise for brain and body - good mobility required. Come and try this could be the social activity for you in 2020. Ph Gail 027 424 2792 for more info. HIBISCUS MEN’S SHED Coffee Club meetings on the first Wednesday of each month, with a speaker, at the Red Beach Surf club, 11am. Tea/ coffee, cover cost $5. Info: Maurice, 027 2790 179. HISTORICAL SOCIETY Coffee Morning Tuesday 22nd October Bring along a curiosity of historic interest to discuss over coffee in the Old Parsonage 15 Wainui Rd, Silverdale INTER-CHURCH HEALING GROUP The Local chapter of the order of St Luke meets on the 1st Wednesday of every month at 9.45am at The Cottage Holy Trinity, Silverdale. Interested in joining or receiving help? Ph Heather 424 0527
KIWI DANCE CLUB – SILVERDALE A Sunday social dance – ballroom, latin American etc. all welcome. 4th Sunday of month, 5-8pm. Silverdale Hall, ph 427 5542. Next event March 22. LEARN TE REO WITH NGAHUIA, Every Sun- April 5, 10.30am-12pm or 12.30pm2pm. This free eight-week course in Te Reo Māori develops speaking, listening, reading and writing skills at beginner’s level. Bookings essential, register Whangaparaoa Library, ph 09 377 0209 LIVE MUSIC/ R&R DANCING in Hibiscus Coast DFlat Live promotes Live music, instruments you hear, you will see on stage. 3-5-piece Bands performing every Friday in The Dairy Flat Community Hall, supper provided. Our big dance floor attracts dancers from all over Auckland. All our events have a cover charge, for more info go to: dflat.info MEN’S REBUS CLUB OF HIBISCUS COAST. Just retired? This might be for you. Low cost bus trips to places of interest for you and spouse. Monthly meetings Tuesday morning at Manly, convivial company - make new friends. Visit www.rebus-hibiscus.nz/ or ph Steve 09 558 8454 or Malcolm 427 8432. NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR LABOUR’S 2020 candidate in the Rodney electorate Nominations have opened for those who wish to be the Labour candidate for the Rodney electorate in the 2020 General Election. Nomination forms and more information can be found at labour.org.nz/party_resources. Nominees must be members of the Labour Party. Nominations for the Rodney electorate close October 25. OREWA BAPTIST COMMUNITY TOY LIBRARY offers a toy lending service to the community as well as creates the opportunity for mums/grandparents/ families to be able to meet and interact
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New gardens, clean ups. Specialising in maintenance & improvement. Phone Dave 021 950 154 HANDYMAN AVAILABLE for all those odd jobs. Ph Nev 021 399 226 @ Nev’s Odd Jobs. Great rates. Local & reliable. SECURITY ALARM SERVICING Local technician, 20 years experience. Ph 027 553 3032 or 09 428 5887 HANDYMAN Carpentry, small jobs, rubbish removal etc Phone/Txt Dave 027 420 5155 A PUMP DOCTOR will keep you pumping. Ph 0274 430 654. ARKLES BAY PAINTERS/DECORATORS In the area for the area. Kevin 022 0291 056 PEST CONTROL, Flies, spiders, cockroaches, ants, rodents, wasps. Competitive prices. Ph 426 2253. TRADESMAN PAINTER (20yrs) serving the Hibiscus Coast. New or Repaint, interior & exterior no job too small. Free competitive quotes Wayne 0274 329 397 WATERBLASTING & CHEMICAL HOUSE WASHING. Careful service, reasonable rates. Ph 426 2253. WATER FILTERS - Underbench, Whole house, UV & water spotting, Work Guaranteed. Ph Steve 027 478 7427 steve@aquafilter.co.nz
A SMART REPAIR Service for F&P smartdrive washers, F&P/Simpson dryers. Prompt service ph 021 168 7349.
BUSINESS SERVICES ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER New Builds, additions & renovations. Designs & consents. Phone 0800 642 425. WHANGAPARAOA RECORDING STUDIO: Vocals to backing tracks, original projects, vocal training and vocal PA hire. Ph Dennis 021 115 5233
WANTED TO RENT 2 BEDROOM, OREWA OR RED BEACH preferred. Mother & daughter, quiet, tidy & responsible. Refs avail. Ph 022 176 2050. continued from p29
COMMUNITY NOTICES SING UP RODNEY - community music therapy for older people and those with a neurological condition. 10.30am, termtime Thursdays (not first week of the month). Ōrewa Scout Hall. Ph 027 464 2465 or SingUpRodney@gmail.com SPIRITUAL CENTRE meets every second Wednesday, 7.30pm. ‘Medium’ on platform for spirit communication. Wonderful group of people, all ages. $5 donation. 9e Annalise Place, Orewa. Ph Lynda 424 1998 or 021 115 2720. ST CHADS MARKET. Corner of Centerway and Florence Ave. 10am2pm. Stalls $15, Table Hire $5 per table. To book a space ph Grant 0210 830 7743. TABLE TALK WEEKLY SOCIAL CHAT All ages welcome and encouraged to attend. Every Wednesday, first event – Whangaparaoa Library, 1.30pm. TAI CHI CLASSES Harmonious integration, strengthening and refinement of mind, energy and body.
Exploring the principles of mindfulness, softness, balance and coordination through movement. All interested parties welcome. Wednesdays 6pm-7.30pm, Sundays 9am-10.30am, Whangaparaoa School Hall. Cost: $10 THE DAZZLING VIOLETS – Are you a woman who is 50 or beyond dedicated to having fun and meeting new people? Then our Red Hatter Group is for you – We dress up in purple and wear red hats spreading colour and cheer wherever we go. Our activities are lunches, trivia days, ten pin bowling, speakers, picnics in the park, movies days and pot luck lunches. Meeting every third Thursday of the month. For more info ph Queen Aphrodite (Sharon Blow) 021 263 6086 or Vice Queen Dishy Chrissie (Chris Richardson) 426 4096. THE PIONEER DANCE CLUB. Every Thursday 1.30pm-3.30pm. Silverdale Hall. Ballroom, Latin American, Modern sequence, social dance. Friendly social dance, all welcome. Comp tea & Coffee. VOLUNTEER NOW! Our Hospice Shops need you. Make new friends, flexible hours. Ph Karen 09 421 9180. WELLSFORD COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB 2nd sunday of the month Wellsford Community Centre 1pm start. WHANGAPARAOA REGULAR LIBRARY EVENTS Adults – Mondays: Library Waiata Group 3.30pm-3.50pm. Wednesdays: Book Club (1st Wed of month) 9.30am-11.30am. Thursdays: Table Talk 2pm-3pm. Brightside Spinners (1st & 3rd Thurs of month), 10am-2pm. Fridays: Brainfit 2pm-3pm. Justice of the Peace (JP) available Tues, Wed, Fri, 2pm4pm and Sat 10am-12pm. Genealogy area operates Mon, Wed, Thurs and Sat 10am-12pm. Children – Mondays: Rhythm & Beats (3-5yr olds) 10.30am11am. Tuesdays: Storytime (3-5yr olds) 10.30am-11am. Thursdays: Rhymetime (1.5-3yr olds) 10.30am-11am. Fridays: Wriggle & Rhyme (0-2yr olds) 10.30am11am. Minecraft 3.30pm-4.30pm. Every Wed Low-sensory quiet hour 1.30pm2.30pm. Weekends: Krafty Kids 10.30am3.30pm. 9 Main St, ph 09 377 0209. YOGA, PRANAYAM (Beginners level and also includes Yogic Breathing Techniques), Meditation, and cleansing your energy field/Aura. Pay what you can. Indian teacher. Every Sunday, 4.30pm-5.30pm, Orewa Community Hall. Info: Ph 021 143 9679. WHANGAPARAOA INDOOR BOWLING CLUB 2020 season. Come and learn this easy to play game. Club nights Monday 7pm, Whangaparaoa Primary School hall, Thursday afternoon, Whangaparaoa Hall. Ph Geoff 428 5915 or Owen 426 8476 for more information.
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March 2020 21 Pop & Rock Vinyl Record Sale, Northgate Baptist Church, 6 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Silverdale, 9am-2pm.
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Gentle, Mindful Yoga for Greater Health and Wellbeing – a talk by Caroline Weetink, Waiwera Ashram, 9 Waiwera Place, Waiwera, 1.30pm. All welcome. Gold coin donation. Info: phone 426 5265.
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Orewa Primary Family Fun Day, Maire Road, Orewa, 10am1pm. All the Gala family fun options including games, food options, rides and live music.
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Hibiscus Coast Weetbix Kids TRYathlon, Manly Beach, park and surrounding streets, 7am-1.30pm. Info: tryathlon.co.nz (see story p26)
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Traps and Taps with Forest & Bird, The Good Home, 570 Whangaparaoa Rd, Stanmore Bay, 12.30pm-3.30pm. Try craft beers and find out how to protect birdlife and keep your place rat-free. Free rat-trap. Trap box painting and kids activities next to the bouncy castle. All welcome.
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Model Warship Regatta, Regency Lake, Gulf Harbour, 10.30am. All spectators welcome. (see story p25)
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Are there bats on the Coast? Forest & Bird hosts a talk by scientist Ben Paris (aka NZ Batman), Estuary Arts Centre, 214 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa, 7.30pm. Annual Forest & Bird meeting precedes the talk. All welcome. Free of charge, koha appreciated. Register by emailing hibiscuscoast.branch@forestandbird.org.nz (see story p10)
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Community talk, Hibiscus Coast Presbyterian Church, 107 Centreway Road, Orewa, 10am-11.30pm. Occupational therapist Monica Grimshaw talks about working with dementia patients and Staying Safe driver refresher courses. All welcome.
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Whangaparaoa School Gala, 39 Ladies Mile, Manly, 10.45am-2pm. Stalls, entertainment and games galore. Fun for the whole family. (see ad p11 and story p24)
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Ducky Derby, fundraiser for Orewa Beach Kindergarten, Western Reserve Orewa, 11am-2pm. Tickets $10 from kindergarten families, on the day or via Facebook Ducky Derby 2020 - Orewa Beach Kindergarten Annual Fundraiser. (see story p24)
April 2020 4 Fashion in the Field – A High Tea Affair, Dairy Flat School hall, 1220 Dairy Flat Highway, 2pm-5pm. Fashion show by Siren Boutique. Treats by Chef Kevin Blakeman. Tickets $40 at the school office. All profits to PTA fundraising for school hall upgrades.
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Whangaparaoa Community Hub ‘hub warming’ event, 5 Link Crescent, Whangaparaoa, 11.30am-1.30pm. Info: www. facebook.com/events/510812562970392/ (see story p15)
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Hot Diggety Dog Show, hosted by Orewa Lions Club, Western Reserve, Orewa. Registrations from 9am and competitions from 10am. Stalls and fun for owners and their dogs. Funds go to Coast Pet Care’s desexing and microchipping service.
Pharmacy Talk with Tania Adams
Pharmacist at Unichem Manly
The Flu Shot This is the year to be prepared! It is true that we don’t have a vaccine to protect you against the coronavirus. However we do have a vaccine available to protect you against seasonal influenza. This is the virus that the World Health Organisation estimates results in up to 650,000 deaths each year. But unlike the coronavirus, this is a virus you can stop in it’s tracks. In 2012, New Zealand pharmacist vaccine delivery services were initiated and influenza vaccines could be administered by pharmacists who had completed an approved vaccinator training course. From 1 April 2017, pharmacists have been able to deliver the influenza vaccine for people 65 years and over and pregnant women at the pharmacy for free. At Unichem Manly Pharmacy, we are proud to be able to provide the influenza vaccination service to our community. We also are able to provide influenza vaccinations to you if you are under 65 for a fee. Additionally, we are able to organise vaccinating groups of people at an offsite location (such as a work place) which we have been doing for our local businesses and their staff. Whilst there is no denying that excellent hand hygiene can help prevent you from catching this and many other viruses, it always pays to be as prepared as you can. You can walk in anytime to Unichem Manly Pharmacy and line up for an influenza vaccine or to avoid queues and waiting, simply ring us to make an appointment.
The Flu Shot available at Unichem Manly call 424-7708 for an appointment
11 & 12 Easter at Pioneer Village, 10am-3pm. Free entry, gold coin
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New Horizon Variety Show, Orewa Arts and Events Centre, Orewa College, Riverside Rd, Orewa, 2pm and 7pm. Tickets $25 from EventFinda.
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Waka tests waters for school collaboration A group that included teachers and principals from local schools took to the waters of the Weiti River recently in a waka. It was the first waka experience held locally and was launched by the community marae, Te Herenga Waka o Orewa. The initiative, a collaboration between the marae, the Sir Peter Blake Marine Education and Recreation Centre in Long Bay (MERC) and the Tamaki Herenga Waka Trust, is designed to offer schools an authentic experience to strengthen relationships and improve knowledge. Among the 16 participants in the February 29 paddle were the principals of Whangaparaoa and Orewa North schools and several teachers – many of them first-time paddlers. In turn, they will offer school staff, and ultimately students, the inspiration to participate in future waka experiences. MERC programme manager Andrew Mount said a health and safety briefing would be replaced by a talk about the most important things to protect – such as yourself, others, the waka and gear, and the environment. “Health and safety has become about avoiding and prohibiting, and in my view it’s gone too far,” Andrew said. “The important thing is to get mud between our toes – it’s far more dangerous not to do that, as young people don’t learn how to manage risk and take responsibility. To do so builds self esteem.” The vessel, which was launched from the jetty below the marae, was a fibreglass waka tangata – a modern version of the type of waka that was traditionally used every day for transport and fishing – described as “a people mover” by Mahuika Rawiri of the Tamaki Herenga Waka Trust. The carvings on the bow represent a range of iwi. Mahu who has been involved with waka since childhood, took the paddlers through the basics of how
Clockwise from top, Paddling down the Weiti River was also an exploration of Maori culture and history around waka. Mahuika Rawiri (Mahu) of the Tamaki Herenga Waka Trust. The trust supplied the waka and Mahu led the expedition down the river. Participants learned how to work in sync while paddling the waka, before getting on board.
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