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Your locally-owned Community Newspaper FREE A helping hand – Silverdale lifestyle block owner Aischa Parker, left, is assisted by ASAP Water’s driver Rob McMillan to fill her 1000 litre container from the pump station. Aischa says with a six week wait to fill her home water tank, asking ASAP for help was the only way she could get water for her cattle.
Council wades in as water tanks run dry
Both Auckland Council and the Hibiscus Coast community are rallying to help people reliant on rainwater tanks that are running dry – as the paper goes to print, Auckland was due to notch up a record 40 consecutive days without rain. Although Government declared an official drought north of the harbour bridge last week, weather-wise the region has been in drought since late January (HM February 5). Unprecedented demand, and reduced
flow at filling stations, including temporary closure of the pumps by Watercare, has meant delays of up to six weeks in getting refills from water tanker operators. As the paper goes to print, all 11 of Watercare’s Auckland water tanker filling stations are open. All the tanker operators spoken to by Hibiscus Matters have significant wait lists and Healthy Water Tanks co-owner Garry Stephenson says all are working as fast as possible to keep up with demand.
He says a second outlet is needed at the 20-year-old Blue Gum pump station to speed up the filling process. Council’s Auckland Emergency Management team is coordinating the biggest ever council-wide response, along with Watercare, with initial efforts targeting mainly the rural sector. The first phase sees community centres being used as hubs for filling containers for domestic use, including Stanmore Bay Leisure Centre – more sites will be added.
Auckland Emergency Management general manager Kate Crawford says the next phase involves distributing 10,000 litre water tanks to locations that are still being finalised. These tanks will also be used to fill up domestic water containers. At the same time, council is working with private suppliers from the country’s milk tanker fleet to see what tankers can be made available to assist. “Importantly, the focus of this initiative will be to work with private operators, continued p2
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Tankers queue at the Silverdale pump station. Operators say people reliant on tank water are desperate.
as alternative filling points, to reduce waiting times,” Ms Crawford says. A Council spokesperson says the locations of additional fill up sites are yet to be determined but Council has definitely not discounted opening a facility on parts of the Hibiscus Coast, or placing water tanks for drinking water collection there. “By putting in place this tanker option as a “halfway house” for independent tankers to fill up from, and increase frequency of delivery in more remote areas, the flow on effect is it will take pressure off the Watercare filling stations to increase the speed of those supplying the peninsula,” the spokesperson says.
Meanwhile offers of help from local residents and businesses include free fill-ups at Mitre 10 Whangaparaoa, and Mitch Boocock delivering ‘water babies’ (see below). Dozens of residents took to social media to offer water, showers and the use of washing machines. However, not everyone is a Good Samaritan – there are also reports of water being stolen from tanks. Council is advising everyone to conserve water, whether on town or tank supply, and Crs John Watson and Wayne Walker say the most practical solution at the moment is for the community to work together while we wait to see what further assistance Council can offer Coast residents.
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Ask a neighbour on town supply if you can run a hose from one of their taps into the tank and reimburse them for the cost. Watercare’s water and wastewater charges mean it costs around $80 to fill a 5000-gallon tank. • Containers will be filled free of charge at Mitre 10 in Whangaparaoa. The company offers up to 1000 litres per week, and says it is not guaranteed to be drinkable. • Mitch Boocock is delivering free 20 litre containers of water. Private message him on Facebook (he is also on the Hibiscus Coast page). • Free showers and water filling is available at Stanmore Bay Leisure Centre. You don’t have to be a member – just talk to reception. • Volunteers are needed for community filling stations. Info: ph John Watson, 021 287 5999
Watercare says ‘what water shortage?’
Although Watercare is aware of the issues facing coastal and rural communities, Auckland as a whole does not have a water shortage. Levels in the source dams, springs and aquifers are currently 71 percent, a Watercare spokesperson told the paper last week. There are therefore currently no restrictions on water use. However, last week, Watercare launched a ‘water is precious’ campaign to highlight the need to treat water as a precious resource and not waste it. Ideas on reducing water consumption are at www.waterforlife.org.nz
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Going, going, gone – buyer sought for Service Centre The For Sale sign has gone up on Auckland Council’s Orewa Service Centre but for now, ratepayers can still access local services there. It is two years since Council made the decision to sell its property at 50 Centreway Road. Last week, the 1.9ha site, which is zoned Mixed Use and is valued at nearly $29 million, was put on the market. Councillor John Watson calls it “a fire sale”. “It amounts to yet another fire sale of a valuable council-owned asset,” Cr Watson says. “It is short sighted to attach little value to assets built up over generations of ratepayer investment.” He says it also goes against the wishes of a rapidly expanding community. “Orewa Service Centre could, and should, have been made to work for the wider region, for it was a purposebuilt administration building in an ideal location.” In 2018, a majority of councillors voted to sell the site, and six others, despite strong local board opposition. Both Albany Ward councillors, John Watson and Wayne Walker, voted against the sale. The sale proposal includes an offer to any potential purchaser that Council can lease the site back as a
tenant, meaning services to ratepayers will remain located there. This would be until around 2022/23 when Council services are to be amalgamated at a North/West hub that is yet to be built in Albany. However, even when this happens the community has a guarantee that services such as paying rates and dog registration fees will remain local. In 2018, after the decision to sell the site had been made, Mayor Phil Goff gave a guarantee that the loss of local services would not occur, (HM June 1, 2018). He said that an alternative location in Orewa
would be found for the customer service centre and local board meeting rooms before Council vacates 50 Centreway Road. Last week, a Mayoral office spokesperson told Hibiscus Matters that this is still the case. “Back-office functions will move, but face-to-face service provision will remain, operating out of a new, better and more appropriate building,” the spokesperson says. “Council is beginning work to investigate the best location in Orewa for the new centre and is looking ideally to co-locate it with other community services such as libraries, to create a ‘onestop-shop’ that is easier for the community to access.” Hibiscus & Bays Local Board member Julia Parfitt, who was among the members who made a presentation in opposition to the sale in 2018, says there was strong feedback from the community against the proposal – but that if a sale did go ahead, it should be in order to provide a public service, such as a hospital. Council’s property arm, Panuku Development, appointed Colliers International to act as agents for the sale. Colliers hopes for good interest from developers, investors and occupiers. The sale is by tender, closing March 19.
Quarantine turns Army Bay military base into motorcamp Bringing in 75 campervans, each large enough to house a family, turned the Defence Force’s Army Bay training camp into a temporary home for 157 people evacuated from Wuhan in China, epicentre of the novel coronavirus. The group, who are either NZ citizens or permanent residents, or from predominantly Pacific Island countries, end their 14 day isolation period this week. The campervans were all hired from one company and driven onto the site by Defence Force personnel. Only 63 are in use. The cost, which is being picked up by the Ministry of Health, could be in the vicinity of $280,000 at commercial campervan rates. After the camp was transformed – a process that took two-and-a-half days and involved a concerted effort by a number of Government agencies – it was temporarily named ‘Whangaparāoa Reception Centre’ by the Ministry of Health. The Ministry of Health’s Director-General of Health, Dr Ashley Bloomfield, says being able to use the facility was an essential part of the country’s response to novel coronavirus. The training camp was chosen because of its size and location at the end of the peninsula, and because it has its own medical facilities. Onsite staff during the isolation period included
The Army Bay Defence Force base was transformed into a motorcamp to house 157 Wuhan evacuees during their 14-day quarantine. These campervans were among a total of 75 brought onto the site. Photo, NZ Defence Force
Defence Force, Police, Ministry of Health and Red Cross personnel, so that advice, support and daily health checks could be provided. As Hibiscus Matters goes to print, the Ministry of Health advises that all the evacuees are in good health. To allay any fears, the Ministry held a public meeting at the Stanmore Bay Leisure Centre on
Waitangi Day. “I want to thank the people of Whangaparāoa and Gulf Harbour in particular, for the support they’ve offered us and the people in isolation,” Dr Bloomfield says. For health information on the novel coronavirus, see Health column, p13.
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Like your editor, I also pick up rubbish as I take walks around the local area (HM February 5). I have been doing this for several years and there has been a big increase in the amount of litter I find in that time. While I agree totally with the editorial in your last paper regarding people’s rubbish habits, I also think Council has a responsibility to provide bins that separate the waste, in key locations. As a ratepayer I would be more than happy for my rates to go towards funding this – I see they are already in other locations in Auckland. Shelley Baker, Tindalls Bay Editor’s note: As it happens, a possible local trial of separate bins was discussed at a recent Community Forum of the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board. Staff told members that where those bins have been put out, the public doesn’t seem to use them correctly. They say in the city, some bins have around 80 percent of the right material put in them, but some are poor performing. Chair Gary Brown pointed out that nevertheless, Council should lead by
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example and show it is prepared to spend on putting the bins in place permanently in the community. At present event organisers are required to have these bins available, at their expense. Often organisers need Council grants in order to provide the service. I think permanent bins, clearly marked with what you can put in them, would be a step in the right direction. People take time to make these things a habit but eventually it will become second nature. Council should also make the three-bin service more affordable for event organisers.
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3 mins long enough John Clements thinks the Local Board needs a shake up (HM February 5). He complains that the Board allotted him only three minutes to speak. A well-crafted submission on one topic presented in a calm and reasonable manner can easily be made in three minutes. If a case has been made, it is usual for the submitter to be thanked. If the Board members need further clarification, they will ask a question. Neville Nielsen, Orewa
Whangaparaoa College student Jacob Batten was one of 20 students in New Zealand to be awarded a Prime Minister’s Oranga Tamariki Scholarship. The awards recognise the achievements and potential of young people in care and provide scholarships valued at up to $3000 to help young people achieve their goals and aspirations for the future. Jacob was presented with the scholarship by the Minister for Children Tracey Martin, pictured, at the end of last year.
Buskers bask in beach sun Juggling weapons, body contortion and balloon eating were just some of the spectacles audiences were treated to at this year’s Boulevard of Buskers Festival, which took place from February 7 to 9. Six street acts from New Zealand and overseas performed at several spots around Ōrewa, including Moana Reserve on the festival’s opening evening, and the carpark by Muldoon’s carpark. Several local children were called up from the audience to be part of the show, bravely completing tasks including throwing knives and catching flying carrots – usually resulting in a fivedollar reward. This is the seventh year the event has been put on by Destination Orewa Beach.
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An example of true neighbourliness was shown by John Wilcox of Arkles Bay when he invited his neighbours to join him in his garden on Saturday February 8 for a relaxing afternoon of live jazz. Everyone was invited to bring their own folding chairs, shade umbrellas, drinks and snacks and children were welcome. As a consequence, neighbours met and mingled and spent a most pleasant three hours in his tree studded garden listening to great music played by talented musicians. The general atmosphere was peaceful, nostalgic and relaxing – and a feeling of happiness pervaded. The vocalist Denise Puppyn’s singing talent and personality added greatly to the atmosphere and joy of the day. Thank you all for being wonderful neighbours. June Sayers, Arkles Bay
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Whangaparaoa zombies enlisted to improve literacy Inspiration for Paul Charman’s first Sci Fi novel, The Real Taranaki Zombies, came from a World War II weapons programme at Whangaparaoa Military Camp that aimed to create a tsunami weapon, as well as the desire to encourage boys to discover a love of reading. Paul, who went on to work as a journalist, says he was a poor reader until the age of 11, when he was introduced to Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings. From then on, he has had his nose in a book, although he admits it’s a bit less often these days thanks to distractions like Netflix. “For me it was Lord of the Rings, for another generation it was Harry Potter. It’s important to find that one book that gets boys, in particular, into reading,” Paul says. His book is aimed at boys aged 14 and older and Paul hopes to attract their interest with a tale of adventure that has three 14-year-old, motorbikeriding boys as protagonists. Paul was always drawn to quirky, human interest stories from history during his time as a journalist, and found it fascinating that in World War II the Army, based in Whangaparaoa, was looking into whether it could use strategically placed explosives to cause a wave to wipe out Japanese garrisons. In his book, Paul extrapolated that idea into a scheme of ‘enhancing’ wounded soldiers with life-restoring chemicals – thus the ‘zombies’ of the title. “The problem is, the zombies don’t like taking orders, so they go rogue,” he says. The action unfolds in Red Beach and
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other locations in Whangaparaoa, including the Army Bay tunnels, as well as New Plymouth. Paul has dedicated the book to his close friend, the late literacy advocate Graham Crawshaw, of Windy Ridge Boys’ Farm in Warkworth. “I was inspired to write the story after volunteering at reading camps that Graham ran on his property at Windy Ridge,” Paul says. “We mustn’t be sanguine about a generation of children choosing not to read. Love of reading opens the door for them to succeed in life – poor literacy holds them back.” The book is Part 1, and Paul says there are at least two more parts to go. He is working on Part 2, with the same protagonists and a story obtained by delving into his mental archive of local history. The Real Taranaki Zombies - Part 1 can be ordered from The Book Depository online.
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Candidates calculating costs of campaigning The cost of being elected to the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board cost the successful candidates an average of $2361 last year. Figures released by Auckland Council show that returning member Janet Fitzgerald was the biggest spender on electioneering material, paying $3452, both Andy Dunn and Leanne Willis paid $1749 and Gary Brown paid $2495. Mr Dunn, Ms Willis and Mr Brown all contributed to each other’s costs as they were on the same Coast People & Penlink First ticket. The costs related to things such as brochures, advertising and signs. Wayne Walker and John Watson, who were both returned to represent
Albany Ward paid vastly different sums for their campaigns – Cr Walker’s expenses totalled $18,375 while Cr Watson’s were a more modest $7752. In fact, Cr Walker’s spend was the fourth highest of the 20 councillors elected last year. Top of the list was Linda Cooper, $35,377 (who received donations of $14,615), followed by Paul Young, $28,636, and Pippa Coom, $20,468. Cr Walker’s biggest spend was on radio advertising, at a cost of $10,623. Auckland Council budgeted to spend just over $5.7 million on last year’s election, compared with the 2016 election, which cost just over $5.3 million.
Panel appointed to review CCOs Auckland Mayor Phil Goff ’s election promise of a comprehensive review of Council Controlled Organisations (CCOs) is underway. The panel that will lead the independent review consists of two members of Council’s Independent Reference Panel for its ‘value for money programme’, Miriam Dean and Doug Martin, and former local government chief executive Leigh Auton. Miriam Dean was appointed chair. The Mayor believes reform is needed to improve public trust in the CCOs by making them more accountable. The review will be used to identify changes to enhance Council oversight and enable the Council to exercise a greater level of control over the organisations.
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The panel’s role is to provide recommendations to the Governing Body to ensure services delivered by the CCOs are efficient and effective and their decision-making has sufficient levels of political oversight, public transparency and accountability. The review will focus on the CCO model, roles and responsibilities, the mechanisms of accountability between CCO boards, the council and the public, and the culture of CCOs responsiveness to the council and Aucklanders. During the first three months of this year, the panel is consulting with ratepayers to seek their input. It will provide a draft report outlining key issues and feedback in May, with a final report and recommendations expected by the end of July.
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An Auckland Council pilot programme will see the installation of two tsunami sirens in Orewa next month. Auckland Emergency Management says that the sirens will produce both a tone and voice instruction, letting people know why they are going off, and what to do. They will be located on Centreway Reserve, at the western end of the carpark on Riverside Road, and at the entrance to Brunton Park on West Hoe Road. An information evening will be held at Orewa Community Centre on Tuesday, February 18 from 7pm to 8pm.
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I hope everyone’s had the chance to have a good break over the summer. People lead increasingly hectic lives these days so time out is important for both physical and mental health. And this time of year, of course, is when the stunning beauty of the Hibiscus Coast is seen in its full glory. Also stunning in its own way was the recent announcement that the start date for Penlink has been brought forward to the end of next year (finished by 2025). This dovetails nicely with the $700m Northern Motorway Improvements currently occurring from Oteha to Constellation and also with our rapidly developing bus service at Silverdale and evolving ferry service at Gulf Harbour. This means that over the next few years the Hibiscus Coast’s transport network will be genuinely transformed, the irony being that what was not so long ago a far flung outpost of Auckland with few transport choices, will be one of the best connected in the region served by expanding bus, ferry and road networks. That’s important because there is no one silver bullet – all these improvements have an important part to play, along with practical works like the dynamic laning of Whangaparaoa Road which provides relief in the interim while the big projects are delivered. For as we all know, these transport projects do not happen overnight. They are often the culmination of years (and in some cases decades) of work from transport agencies, council staff, politicians and the community at large. It can be a tortuous path navigating the now complex planning, consenting and funding regimes with the average delivery time for a major project from the point of approval in Auckland now 10 years. This certainly gives new meaning to the old proverb “patience is a virtue.” In the case of Penlink we don’t have that lengthy lead in time because much of this work was already done, courtesy of the legacy Rodney District Council which, although it could never afford to actually build Penlink, was responsible for much of the initial planning, land purchase and consultation that was subsequently picked up by successive governments and Auckland Council. So roll on all these transport improvements! On more immediate matters, the decision to quarantine people returning from China at the Naval base at Army Bay is an illustration of how, just as we are connected into a much wider transport network, as a country we’re also connected into an increasingly vulnerable world. That’s why in this instance and others, a co-operative, informed and decisive response is required to safeguard everyone’s interests, not just as inhabitants of one town or country but as citizens of the world.
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The house that Coast community built
Two teenagers with a natural talent for building have constructed a shed in Manly, with support from the community. Liam Hancock, 13 and his friend Troy Sharp, 12, have almost finished the shed they started work on last August in Liam’s family’s backyard. It was constructed with found and donated materials. Around 10 people provided materials and helped in various ways, including some local tradespeople, but apart from the wiring (Troy’s father is an electrician) and putting on the roof, the boys completed all the building work themselves. Donated items included roofing iron, insulation, timber, cinder blocks and a window. Pallets were often acquired from the side of the road. The ceiling beams are made of decking timber nailed together and the carpet consists of offcuts found in a skip. The fully insulated building measures 2.2m x 2.5m, with a little loft big enough for Liam to sleep in, accessed by a ladder. Both boys are home schooled and Liam’s mother Hanna says the project is an example of what can happen when young people get off their screens. Liam appears to have soaked up the building work that happened around him as the family lived on site while their Manly home was constructed.
Liam Hancock, right, with his building mate Troy Sharp. Inset, The shed taught the teens a lot about construction and both are keen to pursue a career in the trades.
As well as advice from his father and others, Liam says he found YouTube how-to videos very helpful. “We found it was better not to step in and offer too much advice,” Hanna
says. “When he made a mistake, he would work out a solution himself and learn from that.” Liam says the build cost around $100 in total, including paying for
expanding foam, nails and silicone. Both boys say the build was so much fun that they can’t wait to do it again. “If there was room in the backyard, I’d make two or three more,” Liam says.
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After a varied 25-year career in holistic health, studying to become an acupuncturist and Chinese herbal medicine practitioner was a natural next step for Henri-Noel Venturini. He has a four-year bachelor’s degree in acupuncture and herbal medicine, and is now operating his business out of Clinic 38 in Ōrewa every Thursday and Friday. Henri says the combination of the right herbs and acupuncture can help with a wide range of health issues, from muscular to gut problems. “Western culture can learn a lot from the practice of Chinese medicine,” he says. “During China’s old days, people would visit an acupuncturist every week to prevent getting sick, rather than only seeking help once they were already ill.” Taking inspiration from ancient Asia isn’t new for Henri. He has practiced and taught Martial Arts for almost 30 years, and teaches Tai Chi and Qi Gong classes on Whangaparāoa Peninsula. He also enjoys singing in local choirs, the Hibiscus Coast Singers and Gotta Sing, and is taking part in an upcoming show at Centrestage Theatre. “Taking time to de-stress is really important for our overall health, and doing things you enjoy, despite what others think, is a big part of this,” he says. Living stress-free is a skill Henri learnt following a 25-year career as a
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A Europe OE inspired Carolyn Hedley’s career in travel, and 30 years later, she is still in the industry. She is the new face of Helloworld Travel Stanmore Bay – her second franchise. “I have owned Helloworld in Hobsonville for three years. It’s a great store that is doing really well, so it was a good time to expand.” Helloworld in Stanmore Bay was founded two years ago by previous owner, Mandy Bester. Mandy is still on the team, in a new role as a manager and senior travel consultant. “My passion is helping clients, so I decided to go back to focussing on them rather than the business side of things,” Mandy says. Between Carolyn, Mandy and senior travel consultant Sandy Theron, the team of three have over 83 year’s of industry experience and have travelled to a wide array of countries – almost too many to count. The day before the interview, Carolyn had just returned home from Mexico. “Mexico is underrated, and I definitely think more people should be travelling there. It is a beautiful place, and they have great cocktails, too,” Carolyn says. “It is not often we send our clients to a place that we haven’t been to ourselves.” Despite her wealth of travel knowledge, Carolyn says travel mishaps still happen to her, too. “My husband’s suitcase was stolen from outside a car rental company in Rome. My daughter was on watch –
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but it was wheeled away while she was scrolling through her phone!” Being able to call your travel agent when hiccups occur is one of the major benefits of booking through a travel agent, Carolyn says. “If something happens, we are just a phone call away, and our client’s money is completely assured and insured.” “We are also monitored by the Travel Agent Association New Zealand, so even on the off chance something happened to the agency, the client’s money is always safeguarded. Not all agencies are monitored though – so it pays for people to check.” As well as helping locals get onto their next cruise, European tour or Pacific Island holiday, Carolyn is also keen for Helloworld to play a part in the community at home. “We are already sponsoring the Manly Bowling Club, and we are looking forward to being involved with more Hibiscus Coast groups and schools,” she says.
It’s (not) a wrap – Orewa Countdown wants your views on its “unwrapping” policy.
Supermarket shelves plastic Countdown Orewa is in the process of trialling a system that features more loose produce and reduces plastic wrap in its fruit and vegetable section. Paper bags also replace plastic bags for bulk foods. The Orewa store, together with its counterparts in Ponsonby and Manukau, is the first in Auckland to roll out the “unwrapping” trial, which began last week. A total of 65 items without plastic will feature. The supermarket is asking customers to add the items to the reusable bags they bring with them. Countdown’s general manager corporate affairs, safety and sustainability, Kiri Hannifin, said the trial will see more than a tonne of plastic removed from the stores, as well as the introduction of paper and cardboard packaging. “Only lettuce and bagged herb portions will remain in plastic, as
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there were currently no sustainable alternatives,” she says. “Where possible any plastic packaging provided is made from PET or rPET, which can be recycled and reused. Soft plastics can also be recycled instore.” During the 10-week test, Countdown is seeking feedback from customers and staff as well as measuring a range of factors. Ms Hannifin says the company has invested more than $500,000 in shelving, packaging and production changes for the test, but it’s investment that has to be made if the company is serious about reducing the use of plastic. “Changes need to be easy, convenient and better for the environment at the same time. Unwrapped will change the way our customers shop for 10 weeks, but their feedback could have a long-lasting impact on how all New Zealanders shop in the future and help guide our next steps.”
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Skin disease brings chronic pain After almost a decade of misdiagnosis, Ōrewa’s Scott Denham, 30, is speaking out about his chronic skin disease. Scott has Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), an autoimmune condition where abscesses and boillike nodules develop in the skin folds where glands are present, such as under the arms and in the groin. “The slightest touch can feel like razor blades running across your skin. It sucks the life and light out of you,” Scott says. “Every step I take I’m leaking blood and pus.” HS usually begins to develop in the teenage years to early 20s, and the exact cause is unknown. There is no cure. Every few weeks or so, Scott’s HS flares up, which makes walking extremely painful. Because of this, he had to leave his job as a care worker at age 27 and move in with his mother, who helps look after him. “It was awful when I had to quit work, but it got to the point where I was supposed to be taking care of others, but I couldn’t take care of myself,” he says. His self-esteem also took a hit while trying to get diagnosed. “Many doctors don’t know what HS is. I had one doctor tell me it was because I didn’t wash. I mean come on!” Despite the fact that it is often misdiagnosed, the condition is not uncommon. According to the US National Centre for Biotechnology, the global estimate of HS sufferers is 0.03 to 4 percent of the world’s population. “I asked a dermatologist once why HS is so unheard of. He said that because it isn’t a ‘sexy’ disease, people don’t want to talk about it,” Scott says. Scott says the response from the community since sharing his story online at the end of last year has been positive.
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Scott Denham, 30, hopes to spread awareness about his disease, which the general public knows little about.
“I was afraid to be known ‘as that guy with the skin condition,’ but those who have reached out to me have been very supportive.” While it has been a long road for Scott, he has found hope in local doctor, Dr Marcia Walker from Manly Medical Centre. She prescribes him Tilray CBD oil, which Scott says is the most effective pain relief he has used in his 13 years with the disease. Tilray oil is not government funded, and costs Scott $200 every 20 days. If you would like to support Scott, visit givealittle.co.nz/ cause/my-daily-struggle-living-with-a-life-long-non
A new Minister arrived at the Hibiscus Coast Presbyterian church, Ōrewa, last month. Werner Schroeder has been working in churches across Auckland for the last three years, following 20 years working in his homeland of Johannesburg, South Africa. He says one of the pleasant differences he has found practicing in New Zealand is the diversity. “In South Africa, I worked in a church that only spoke Afrikaans. In Ōrewa and wider Auckland, you can have one church that has many different cultures contributing to the same thing, which is great.” He describes his preaching style as “relational and two-way”, rather than the more traditional ‘sit and listen’ approach to church services. Werner says he is looking forward to learning the history of the Coast Presbyterian church, and welcoming more young families. “I am very new to the area and have plenty to learn, but I am looking forward to helping create a place where people can journey with us, and just be themselves,” he says.
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Illegal dumping penalised A small trucking business operator, Mark Fitzgerald, has been sentenced to 120 hours of community work for illegal dumping in Whangaparaoa. He pleaded guilty when he appeared in front of Judge Jeff Smith in the Auckland District Court last December in relation to discarding approximately 15 cubic metres of landfill on road reserve land and private land in Arkles Bay. Auckland Council brought the prosecution last November after a witness reported seeing material being tipped out on the side of the road. “Without someone reporting this incident, it could have sat there for years and made its way into waterways or streams,” Auckland Council’s regulatory compliance manager, Steve Pearce, said. Fitzgerald says he had sought approval from a property owner in Wade River Road, to discard the fill on his land. However, most of it ended up on the road reserve adjacent to the intended property. Subsequently, the materials were tested and found to have elements of white asbestos and elevated levels of lead and copper. With an enforcement starting point of $20,000 and removal cost of $20,000, Judge Smith took into account the placement and volume of the material as well as the defendant’s financial situation, which he described as “relatively serious”. The court heard Fitzgerald had no source of income, apart from the
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This pile of dumped fill was found to contain asbestos.
domestic purposes benefit and therefore had no ability to pay a significant fine. “This is one of the cases where it is not going to be possible for the council to recover any of its quite reasonable costs in both investigating this matter and restoring the property,” the judge said. The penalty handed down was 120 hours supervised community work and paying $243 in courts costs and solicitor’s fees. Mayor Phil Goff said the sentence demonstrates how seriously the issue of illegal dumping is taken by the council and courts. “Particularly bad in this case was the fact that the material disposed of illegally on public land was found to contain asbestos and metal contamination, which not only presents a risk to public and environmental health but also requires an expensive cleanup,” he says. Illegal dumping can be reported by phoning 09 301 0101.
I’ve never heard of a misinfodemic before. But I guess that the information about the novel coronavirus in the form of Facebook rants and conspiracy theories spreading through our community misinforming everyone and helping no-one is probably an exact definition of a “misinfodemic”. It’s driven by a hunger for information, because what can you do to protect yourself? • Be correctly informed: The best advice I can give you is to be well informed from a trustworthy source. The New Zealand Ministry of Health website, www. health.govt.nz, provides daily updates on the novel coronavirus, from our current New Zealand status to tips on protecting yourself. For a more global perspective, visit the World Health Organisation website www.who.int. Not only does this site have a current global situation report, it also has information such as how and whether to use a mask, as well as an excellent myth busting section. The Ministry of Health has set up a dedicated Healthline, 0800 358 5453, you can call for information on the novel coronavirus. You can also speak with your local pharmacist or medical centre as all health professionals have current, real time and practical information they can share with you. • Protect yourself: The novel coronavirus does not have a treatment or a vaccine available as yet although both are frantically being worked on by scientists around the world, thus prevention is the best defence. So far, the virus has not reached New Zealand, as at the time of writing this article. However, given that there are always lots of infections about in the community from the common cold to annoying tummy bugs, starting to practice better hygiene is an good idea anyway. Hand washing is key and soap is best. Before eating or drinking, be sure to lather your hands with soap for a full 20 seconds before rinsing. As per guidelines from the World Health Organisation, masks can provide some protection, but are only effective when used in combination with good hand washing procedures. • Boost your immunity: Eat a healthy balanced diet filled with fruit, vegetables and protein as well as keeping hydrated. This way your body’s defences will be fighting fit. You can ask your pharmacist about natural supplements that might help boost your immune system. So stay vigilant, but also stay calm. Say no to the “misinfodemic”. Keeping informed by using a trustworthy source of information is the best kind of protection for you and your family.
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Not only dog poo fouling recycling bins Although Auckland Council’s waste solutions team says most residents do a pretty good job of putting the right things in their kerbside recycling bins, there are others who need to brush up their knowledge of what is actually recyclable in those bins. Among the things that turned up in Auckland’s recycling bins last year were dead animals, bottles of chemicals, golf clubs, deck chairs, home appliances, tree stumps, prosthetic body parts, firearms and ammunition, flares, car parts, Lego and Christmas trees. Top spot for the most unexpected item was a closely fought contest between a samurai sword and an artificial hip joint. Council’s waste solutions general manager, Parul Sood says things like batteries, electronics, and electrical appliances, should be kept out of recycling bins as they pose a significant risk in the recycling trucks, especially when the compaction equipment is used. The most dangerous items put in recycling bins are car and lithium ion batteries. If compacted in the recycling trucks, these can cause fires, as happened in Warkworth late last year. On the Hibiscus Coast, the most common and unusual contaminant is dog waste, either placed there by the residents themselves, or possibly by passersby dropping it in other people’s recycling bins that are out on the kerb.
Buyers go greener
A recent Consumer NZ survey has found that six out of 10 Kiwis consider the environment when shopping. Slightly more consumers are also opting to get items repaired rather than replaced – 47 percent as opposed to 43 percent in the previous survey in 2018. One in five consumers are regularly buying organic produce, when available. Not surprisingly the ban on single use plastic bags has led to a sharp rise in the proportion of consumers regularly taking reusable bags to stores. Two years ago, this was 44 percent – now it has doubled to 88 percent. A total of 52 percent said they always or usually try to avoid products with excessive packaging, up from 42 percent. Sixty-nine percent feel companies aren’t doing enough to reduce the environmental impacts of their products, the survey found. There remains quite low trust in environmental claims – only 51 percent feel such claims for products can be trusted.
Residents have put weird and dangerous items in recycling bins.
Pet waste can be put in the rubbish, and there are also composting options although compost that includes pet poo should not be used on gardens containing edible plants. When non-recyclable items are put in recycling bins, it can affect the entire load, although it depends on a few factors. If a bin has lots of incorrect items, the inspectors put a tag on it, asking people to remove the incorrect items and put the bin out again on the next collection day. If it is red-tagged, the bin will not be emptied. However, Ms Sood says if there is
an area where many bins have high levels of contamination, it becomes an issue at the Materials Recycling Facility, where workers have to sort and separate the contamination from the recyclables. Occasionally, maybe once or twice a year, if there is a very high level of contamination in a truckload, due to substances such as oil spreading or a high volume of incorrect items, then the entire truckload is sent to landfill. A list of what can and can’t be recycled is easy to check at makethemostofwaste. co.nz/recycling/what-can-and-cant-gointo-your-recycling-bin/
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Library revamp finally off the shelf
The courtyard outside Whangaparaoa Library has had a spruce up that cost ratepayers $204,500 in a process that took almost four years. The changes include the addition of shade sails, planting, improved and additional seating and art tiles made by members of the public. Under Auckland Council’s Community Empowerment model, the idea was for the project to be community-led. Public input began in mid-2016. Auckland Council Head of Project Delivery John Schermbrucker says Auckland Council is now considering additional health and safety features for the courtyard. “This project is currently being scoped and a budget is yet to be set,” he says. During the summer, the library is planning events to take advantage of its revamped courtyard including waiata singing on Mondays, from 3.30pm-3.50pm. An upcoming collections layout change inside the library will swap the locations of adult nonfiction and fiction collections to make the highly used fiction collection more accessible. New programmes are being rolled out this year, including a weekly quiet low-sensory hour every Wednesday, from 1.30pm-2.30pm, which library manager Arlee Turner says has been introduced in response to customer feedback. To make the library quieter, shelf stacking and trolley moving will
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Changes to Whangaparaoa Library’s courtyard are in place.
be kept to a minimum, the sound on checkout machines will be turned
down or off and there will be no music or public programmes taking place. This sculpture could be erected on Moana Reserve in Orewa by the end of next month. At the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board’s community forum on February 5, Council staff decided to investigate the possibility of an official launch for the sculpture alongside the Orewa Beach Sandcastle Competition on Sunday, March 22. The sculpture, by Philipp Ripa and John Mulholland, was chosen by public vote, receiving 79 votes, 44 percent of the total. A budget of $160,000 was allocated by the local board for the project.
Reggae music and “keeping it Reo” shirts filled Te Herenga Waka o Ōrewa’s front lawn on February 6, as the Marae hosted its first Waitangi Day celebration. The Whānau day saw people enjoy picnics, dance to the live music and get amongst the kids’ entertainment, which included a mobile animal farm, bouncy castles, and Maori storytelling. Te Herenga Waka o Ōrewa’s Amanda Mcglashan says the day exceeded the Marae’s expectations. They estimate that over 500 people attended. “Being able to host this inclusive event has upheld what Te Herenga Waka o Ōrewa Marae is all about,” Amanda says. “We look forward to being able to connect further with the wider community in the future and will endeavour to make these annual events.” More photos can be found on Hibiscus Matters’ Facebook page
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Hihi next on SOSSI’s list As you may have heard there has been another “translocation of ‘Kiwis’” to the open sanctuary, namely the people evacuated from Wuhan who are being quarantined on the Defence Force land. There is no access in or out of there, so the Regional Park area remains safe for visitors. The restricted access meant that sanctuary work scheduled for the next month had to be completed in a few days so all of the little spotted kiwi with radio trackers were rounded up for a health check. They were found to be fit and well in spite of the extended period of dry weather which can limit their food supply. Also on the bird front, the sanctuary has now been judged a suitable habitat for hihi (stitchbird), so we are currently in the process of obtaining permits for a translocation of 60 birds this year. The introduction of animal pests and diseases plus the destruction of habitat made these birds extinct on the mainland in the 1880s, but fortunately they survived on Little Barrier Island, which has been a sanctuary since 1894. Although there are now a number of populations at various other sanctuaries they all require support, so we are starting by acquiring feeding stations and constructing yet more nesting boxes. The dotterels on Te Haruhi Beach did not fare so well this spring. They got off to an excellent start with 13 nests and 32 eggs, but for various reasons there were only three fledglings. Apart from egg-raiders like pukeko, oyster catchers, gulls and possibly people, some nests were simply abandoned. Kite-boarders consistently sail too close to the beach, and their kites terrify the dotterels which fly up to drive them off and leave their nests unprotected. Please remember that Maritime Safety Rules state that you must not exceed a speed of five knots if you are within 200m of the shore. There have already been some good outcomes from the new Shakespear Interpretation Plan – ‘interpretation’ is jargon for improving visitor experiences. The most notable is the new SOSSI app, Shakespear Explorer (HM February 5) which contains two guided walks with information about the sanctuary and can be downloaded for free from the app stores. A second project has set guidelines for the look and feel of all future projects and a third seeks to improve directions at the park entrance. Persistent flooding of the ranger station in Te Haruhi Bay meant that it had to be abandoned a couple of years ago, and the workshop and offices then moved to temporary buildings up behind the Shakespear Homestead. Construction is now finally underway for a new nursery there as well, so SOSSI volunteers will also have a new and bigger home. A new workshop will come next and finally, new offices and perhaps a visitor centre, but they are some years off yet.
New record for Rodders
Hibiscus Rodders continue to break their own fundraising records, bringing in a massive $70,000 for the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust as a result of the annual festival held in Orewa at Anniversary Weekend. This is $10,000 more than last year’s total, which was also a record. The Rodders thank all sponsors, supporters and entrants in the Beach Festival.
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Whangaparāoa Golf club rejects development offer A proposition to sell Whangaparāoa Golf Club’s land in Army Bay to a developer and use the money to buy Gulf Harbour Country Club has been rejected by the club’s membership. Developers are eyeing up Whangaparāoa Golf Club’s 41ha of residential zoned land in Army Bay, especially since, in recent years, the club changed the zoning of its site under the Auckland Unitary Plan from open space to residential (HM May 2016). The club’s general manager David Herbert says the idea behind the zoning change was to enable small land sales off the edge of the site to bring in some cash. However, the immediate impact was an enormous rates increase, from $10,000 per annum to $40,000. Mr Herbert says the club, which has a membership of around 400, struggles to find this sum every year, which led to a discussion around how to make the club more sustainable, long term. As well as seeking assistance from Auckland Council – for example a larger rates remission and assistance with runoff issues – one thing under consideration is a return to open space zoning, although this is a complicated and expensive process.
Another option was to sell to a developer, and when an offer came in it was put to members at a special general meeting, called by members, on January 30 for a decision. Whangaparāoa Golf Club member Lars Palmgren, a former member of the Peninsula Golf Club in Red Beach that was sold for development, says at last November’s annual meeting, members were told about a potential offer, but it was thought that nothing further would happen. “However, the members grew suspicious when they saw surveyors or valuers on the course,” he says. “Members called the special general meeting to find out what was going on and to stop any progress towards a sale, if that was the majority view,” he says. He says at the meeting the key motion put to members was: “do members want the management committee to continue to pursue the sale of Whangaparāoa golf course, land and assets, for the possible purchase of Gulf Harbour Country Club, land and assets, which will incur costs – yes or no?” Mr Herbert says members voted not to look any further into this offer, as the majority want the club to continue as a community facility.
Whangaparāoa Golf Club is investigating options to improve its long-term viability but, at this stage, sale to a developer has been rejected.
“We have been here since the 1950s and have a friendly culture and a great facility that members value,” Mr Herbert says. “I also consider that golf courses are an important environmental, as well as sporting asset to a place.” He says now that the decision regarding the developer’s offer has been made, a real plan is needed to help the facility grow and thrive. Last year the club made a $25,000
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loss, which Mr Herbert says was in large part due to its rates bill. In the meantime, the club has consent from Council consent to subdivide about 1ha for sale, subject to conditions, which Mr Herbert says will not compromise the course’s 18 holes but may mean relocating some car parks. The club is an Incorporated Society and charity, so any proceeds of sale must remain within the Society.
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This land alongside Gulf Harbour Country Club’s golf course is being developed into more than 120 homes. An aerial image of how the site is to be developed.
Latest development brings 124 homes to Gulf Harbour Earthworks are underway for a subdivision that will eventually bring 124 more homes to Gulf Harbour. The development, on Parkview Drive, runs alongside the 11th and 14th fairways of Gulf Harbour Country Club and the club has raised concerns about potential runoff. The company behind the development is Boezo Ltd, sole director Ye Zhao of Auckland. The land is zoned Residential Mixed Housing Suburban. Last April, Auckland Council granted consent for a three stage subdivision that includes 124 residential sites, access roads, pedestrian access and a recreation reserve. Consent was required in part because of the size of the earthworks required – 52,600sqm over an area of 6.65ha.
The Council planners gave the development the nod in a decision dated April 17, 2019. All dust and noise from the earthworks and subdivision work must comply with construction noise standards in the Auckland Unitary Plan. The decision also says that the proposal “will not result in traffic effects that will adversely affect the convenience and safety of the roading network, including road users and pedestrians, or that of the owners/occupiers of adjacent sites”. A large segment of the decision focuses on potential runoff issues. It states that Gulf Harbour Country Club raised concerns, which include the potential for insufficient drainage from the development – primarily during heavy rain when a large volume of water
flows through the fairways from a pond (known by Council as Pond C) on the golf course, adjacent to the development site. In response, the report finds that this pond was designed to take into account the proposed development, but, according to Council’s Stormwater Specialist, Oliver Ferrick, it has not been maintained in accordance with relevant resource consents, and therefore does not have the capacity to absorb the subdivision discharge. “As such, compliance functions need to be carried out to ensure Pond C is of an adequate standard ... as required by the relevant Network Discharge Consent,” the decision says. The developer has offered to address the golf club’s concerns, including having a report prepared
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by a stormwater engineer to confirm whether Pond C has been modified or maintained and if not, whether there is a legal agreement in place ensuring the works required will occur. Boezo Ltd also proposes to review Council records to ascertain what obligations lie with the golf course as well as seeking feedback from contractors about the options and costs to most efficiently achieve the storage volume proposed. The company also offered to meet with the golf club to see whether a fair compromise can be achieved. A Gulf Harbour Country Club spokesperson says the club is working with the developers and Council to ensure the drainage solutions meet the needs of the golf course and surrounding properties.
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Part of the landscape FOR OVER 60 YEARS
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raised a family of 6 children. The existing company grew out of Hopper Brothers Ltd formed in the early 1950’s, the brainchild of Ian and Tony. The men worked hard from dusk till dawn grading the roads and building small subdivisions. This led to the development and design of large-scale integrated subdivisions at Manly, Bay Vista Red Beach and Maygrove Orewa. The original brothers have since passed and the Hopper Developments Managing Director Leigh Hopper (son of Ian) is now at the helm with the next generation of Hoppers actively involved in the running of the company. The company is known for its innovation, focus on quality and creating exceptional lifestyle properties. Its holdings include canal developments in the Coromandel and Northland, Hopper Living Retirement
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Sale a final chapter for historic farm The final portion of a farm that was first owned by Ranulph Dacre in the 19th Century and has since been owned by the Shakespears and then the Hobbs family, is being marketed to developers as “a blank canvas”. The land, at 198 Pinecrest Drive, has beachfront access and was put on the market last October (HM November 6). The original homestead, built in 1861, is still on the property. It is zoned 9E, which allows it to be developed for housing, and engineering firm Cato Bolam have drawn up a concept plan that envisages 119 residential sections as well as two larger lots that could potentially contain two rows of seaward-facing terraced housing, with up to seven dwellings in one row and up to nine dwellings in the other row. The plan would need Council consent, but indicates the housing density that can be achieved on the 13.43ha site. The property is being marketed by Bayleys. The company’s Whangaparaoa agent Roger Sumich says there have been “a number of serious calls from prospective purchasers and a number of very good offers but under the threshold where the vendors will pass over their keys”. He says the recent news that Penlink has been brought forward could see Gulf Harbour property move towards North Shore values within five years.
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The development of some live/work units known as The Depot, which was designed to go on the former bus depot site at 188 Centreway Road in Orewa, has gone back to the drawing board. Project manager Nigel Williams says that the new concept for the 0.5ha site involves a combination of apartments, shops and villas. He says the company has not yet applied for resource consent for the new proposal, which is more than a month away from being put on the market.
The next stage of the large subdivision behind the Silverdale park ‘n’ ride, at 2182 East Coast Road (HM November 6, 2019) is currently on hold. The 26ha development has five stages and proposes to eventually include hundreds of homes. Last October the first of the Stage 1 residential lots were put on the market. Auckland Council advised last week that the resource consent application for Stage 2 is on hold “while the developer and relevant parties find a solution to the wastewater servicing of the sites and review design solutions for the roading infrastructure.” The developer is Build Rich, which has three directors – two based in Hong Kong and one from Taupaki.
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The upside of downsizing
Auckland Council’s desire to fit more people into less space, as well as the need for affordable housing is bringing more apartments, townhouses and semi-detached blocks to the area. Hibiscus Matters spoke with two residents who have downsized. Around a year ago, Louise Engelbrecht exchanged a fourbedroom house with a big garden for a 170sqm townhouse with a pocket-handkerchief backyard and says the move has been a positive one for many reasons. “I am very conscious of my environmental and lifestyle footprint, so having a garden to water and maintain, while it was therapeutic, did not suit me any more,” she says. She made the decision to downsize consciously, wanting to make more time available for experiences such as cycling, travel and socialising. She also wanted to own less material things. Louise, who works fulltime, says she is enjoying the smaller garden space, finding it just as rewarding. “It’s easier to make it pretty, you can control it and it’s easier to maintain. My weekends used to go into the garden and house – there was always something to do.” She says the hardest part was reducing her things, which took a few months – “the bigger the house, the more stuff you accumulate”. She still has regular clearouts to the local op shops. Two or three adults live in Louise’s two-storey, two-year-old Millwater townhouse, as her grown up children come and go. She also has a dog and two cats.
“As my kids are older, you don’t need to create a family home for them – they are more like flatmates,” she says. Neighbouring townhouses include families with children and one has three generations living there, so Louise says smaller spaces work for them also. “I still get a lot of privacy and not much noise,” she says. Louise’s advice for people considering downsizing is to choose something with enough storage, and well designed to feel more spacious. Her place has a small deck that turns the little garden into an extension of the living room. It also has a good-sized garage, where her bikes are wall-mounted, and which includes the laundry. “Having a small place at this stage in my life is a joy,” Louise says. “The only thing I miss is the view.” Val Budd shifted to an apartment in Kensington Park, Orewa, eight years ago after the death of her husband. “I was looking for a property that was less bother,” she says. Her home is a ground floor, twobedroom apartment of around 120sqm with a good- sized deck. She says there are many bonuses of living in an apartment, with a big one continued p23
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Downsizing being security. Visitors can only access the apartment block if they are let in by residents. “I love knowing there are people living just down the hallway, so if I want company I can go out the door and find it,” she says. “But people also respect each other’s privacy.” Val enjoys caring for a garden and has turned her deck into a space for potted plants. “Plants, but no lawns!” she says. The deck also provides an outdoor room in summer – an extra space to socialise and barbecue. Another bonus of a small space is low heating bills in winter as a small
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Winning start for Whangaparāoa golfers Two teams from Whangaparāoa Golf Club have made a promising start at the North Harbour Men’s Pennant Competition that runs until May, with both winning all three of the games they have had so far. Their top team is playing in the West Coast division of the competition, facing six other teams in a round robin, and the handicap team are in the Kaipara division with nine others. Each team is made up of 10 players, with eight playing in each game. The Whangaparāoa teams faced each other in a warm-up match prior to the round robin’s start – a family rivalry game for team captains Mike Foster, who leads the top team, and his father, Leo Foster, who captains the second division. The second division came out on top by one point. Pictured are members of the 20-strong competition squad.
Success for Coast Pétanque
This image shows cattle being moved from Hobbs farm in Hobbs Bay across to Tiritiri Matangi Island. Johnny Hobbs and his son Jack leased Tiritiri Matangi to extend their farmland from 1902 to 1971, when the island became a recreation reserve within the Hauraki Gulf Maritime Park. More than 600 sheep and shorthorn cattle were kept on the island and a variety of methods, such as a steamer, sailing boat and even a dinghy, were used to move the animals between the two farms. Gulf Harbour Marina now sits in the bay and the last of the Hobbs’ farmland has recently been put up for sale (HM November 6). When this is sold, it will end the tenure of one of Whangaparaoa’s longest standing families. Photo, courtesy Nathan Herbert
A senior Hibiscus Pétanque triples team made their mark at the International New Zealand Pétanque Open, which ran from February 1 to 2 in Auckland. The team, with members pictured from left, Charles Deane, Marcos Furtado and Ian Baker, won five out of their seven games and placed eighth overall. They were the highest placing senior team – where members are over 60 years old – and the second highest placing NZ team of the competition, earning them medals and cash prizes. The NZ Pétanque Open is the country’s biggest Pétanque competition, attracting 54 teams including NZ’s best, as well as players from overseas. Charles says this was the first time his team had played together in a competition, so their success was unexpected. “In last year’s NZ Open my team came third to last. Our placing was a great surprise – not bad for our small club,” he says.
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Is Betelgeuse about to go Supernova? If you go out at night in the summer and look towards the north, you will see a recognisable constellation: Orion. Some people know it as ‘The Pot’. Just below the pot and to the right you will notice a very bright, orange-red star, called Betelgeuse. Betelgeuse is the second brightest star in the Orion constellation, and is usually listed as one of the 10 brightest stars in the night sky. It is a red supergiant, around 500 times bigger than our sun, and lies about 642 light years away from us. In 1995, Hubble became the first instrument to directly image the surface of another sun – that being Betelgeuse. Recently something very odd has been happening with Betelgeuse. Starting in October 2019, Betelgeuse began to dim noticeably, and by January 2020 its brightness had dropped from magnitude 0.5 to 1.5. Once one of the top 10 brightest stars in the sky, this has now fallen to 21st place. Unlike most stars, which burn hydrogen, giants and supergiants have exhausted their hydrogen supply and are starting to burn heavier elements such as helium and carbon. Once these fuels are used up, the giants collapse into their core and trigger a massive explosion known as a supernova. Could this be what is happening to Betelgeuse? If this is correct, what can we expect? You might walk outside in broad daylight, look up at the sky, and see a luminous orb as bright as a full moon. Only it wouldn’t be the moon. You’d be seeing the light from Betelgeuse going supernova. You could be standing in the middle of one of the biggest cities in the world at night, and the supernova would still be clearly visible. In the countryside at night, you could probably read a book by the light from the supernova. What is even more amazing is that you will probably see this supernova in the sky for a year or more before it dies away. Even with all this drama in the heavens, we would be safe. Betelgeuse is so far away that radiation from the explosion would be harmless by the time it got here. But will this happen soon? We don’t really know. Scientists think that the current dimming may not be related to it going supernova at all. It has been dimming a brightening for most of recorded history, although not to the extent it is dimming now. Some astronomers believe that the change in brightness could be due to some sort of eruption of gas or dust, or changes in the star’s surface brightness. Many believe that the dimming cycle will end soon and Betelgeuse will return to its former glory. So will Betelgeuse go supernova? Yes it will – bnt probably not in our lifetime. This event is predicted to happen sometime over the next few hundred thousand years. We have to remember that predicting supernovae is still an inexact science, so there is still a possibility, however remote, that Betelgeuse’s fiery demise could happen sooner. Or, to be more exact, it happened 642 years ago and the light from it is about to reach the Earth. So next time you are looking at the stars, take a look at Betelgeuse. You never know whether it is the last time you will ever see that star in the night skies again!
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Harriers and Triathlon
Hibiscus Coast Harriers and Triathlon Club running group, Red Beach Surf Club, Wednesdays 6pm. Ocean Swimming: 8am Saturdays, Manly Sailing Club, 6pm Tuesdays, Stanmore Bay Boat Club. Info: hibiscuscoasthtc.co.nz
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Manly Park Seniors Tennis Club, 56 Laurence St, Manly, Whangaparaoa Doubles tournament for those 55 years+ Women’s or Men’s doubles Thursday March 5, Mixed Doubles day Friday 6. You can play one day or both, entries close Feb 29 or when full. You do NOT have to be an A,B or C Grade player, Info: Email: vetssecretary@live.com or phone 027 343 2246
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Have a go day – Men & women aged 9-95. 214 Hibiscus Coast Highway (behind the Orewa Bowling Club) Every Sunday during February, 1pm4pm. Boules and coaching provided. Info: sporty.co.nz/hibiscuspetanque
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Stamping out the stowaways In a bid to stop pest animals such as rats from getting a free ride on local boats to vulnerable wildlife, Forest and Bird are hosting a Pest Free Hibiscus Boating event at Gulf Harbour Yacht Club on Saturday, February 29. Locals and their boats are invited to the event, which will advise on ways to keep boats pest-free to help preserve and protect birds. Forest and Bird’s Pest Free Hibiscus Coast coordinator Jenny Hanwell says this is especially critical when visiting pest-free areas, such as Shakespear Open Sanctuary or Tiritiri Matangi Island. Attendees will be treated to a free
sausage sizzle and hot drink before heading out on the water. They will also be given a free rat trap for backyard use. Pest Free Hibiscus Boating, along with other events across Auckland during the same week, celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park. It also coincides with national Sea Week, which runs from Saturday February 29 to Sunday March 8. The Pest Free Hibiscus Boating event starts at 8.30am and no preregistration is required. Info: Jenny Hamwell, email j.hanwell@ forestandbird.org.nz.
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Care with flares needed The unit has continued to be very busy despite continued high winds over much of the holiday season that have not made for the best conditions for getting out on the water. A large number of the work we undertake involves responding to breakdowns of some sort, ranging from flat batteries to fuel issues – or just lack of fuel. But when our crews are out on the water, they have to be ready for any situation that may arise. All of our operational crew are first aid trained, but our main focus when there is a more serious event is to assist getting the patient to professional medical help as quickly as we can. Recently, one of crews was cruising towards Mansion House Bay on Kawau Island for a lunch break after a couple of early morning callouts, when over the radio they were asked to make best speed to Rabbit Island to assist the Westpac Rescue Helicopter. A man had taken ill on a yacht anchored off the island after a couple of dives earlier that day. On arrival, Westpac was already in the process of winching their medic down to the yacht. Hibiscus Rescue 1 tied up alongside the yacht and once the patient was assessed it was decided to transfer him to the rescue vessel so that he could be taken to Schoolhouse Bay on Kawau where it would be easier to then transfer him to the helicopter and on to hospital. After delivering the patient to the paramedics, the crew of Hibiscus Rescue 1 returned to the yacht to assist with getting the yacht and remaining passenger back to Gulf Harbour. It was pleasing for the crew to hear later that the patient was recovering well after being transferred from Auckland Hospital to Christchurch for treatment in the hyperbaric chamber used for effects of the bends. On another note, it’s great that boaties have all the proper safety equipment on board their vessel when on the water but ensuring this is used correctly is essential to ensure that emergency services are not called out unnecessarily. A recent late night call out is a perfect example of the resources that are required in order to respond to callouts. The Hibiscus Rescue vessel crew were called out at 11.15pm after a member of the public and a passing rescue helicopter had seen a distress flare in the area of Te Haruhi Bay in Shakespear Regional Park. With a crew on the water in less than 15 minutes and the police helicopter as well as ground resources responding, the rescue vessel was stood down after being informed that the flare had been activated accidentally. So, after a return to Gulf Harbour, and washing the boat, the crew were back home at 12.30am. It’s nice to know that Search and Rescue resources are available and will respond quickly to any emergency, but it goes without saying that care should be taken in the use of such safety equipment.
Students of Whangaparaoa Primary have a new place to sit in the shade, thanks to the efforts of members of the Hibiscus Coast Men’s Shed. The members were commissioned by the school to make a seat for their sensory garden. The seat, made with donated materials, was installed on January 9.
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PROUD SPONSOR OF THE COMMUNITY NOTICES 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 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 with one of us. 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! 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 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 STITCHERS Meet a woolly crew at Whangaparaoa Library fortnightly. Embroidery, crochet, knitting etc. Thursdays 1pm–3pm. Ph Jean 428 5207 or Jan 424 2492. 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 OREWA LADIES CLUB. First meeting for
2020 Thursday March 5, 10am, St John’s Catholic Church Hall, Orewa. Come and enjoy friendship, guest speakers and trips. New Members Welcome. Ph Audrey Gibbs 426 7115. PAPAROA PRIMARY SCHOOL 150TH ANNIVERSARY: Paparoa Primary School invites current or past students, parents, family or staff to help us celebrate our 150th Anniversary. This event will be held in Paparoa on 8th, 9th and 10th May 2020. This is your chance to catch up with old friends and see how the school is getting on. Please see our School Facebook page for details and registration information. REBUS CLUB OF GULF HARBOUR. This newly formed Club for Active Retirees, both men and women, couples or singles, meets at the Gulf Harbour Yacht Club on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 9.30am.Ph 424 7115 or visit www.rebus-gulfharbour.nz RISING WITH THE SUN - Join Alison at Orewa Beach in front of the Surf Club every Sunday morning - watch the sunrise and recharge your battery. Please arrive 10mins before. Check sunrise times at: timeanddate.com/astronomy/ new-zealand/auckland For more info: facebook.com/events/558556084690602/ 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
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2465 or SingUpRodney@gmail.com ST CHADS MARKET. Corner of Centerway and Florence Avenue. 10am2pm. Stalls $15, Table Hire $5 per table. Call Grant to book a space on 0210 830 7743. 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. WELLSFORD COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB 2nd sunday of the month Wellsford Community Centre 1pm start. 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.
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We are looking for a dynamic, energetic and conscientious person who can support our client with a spinal cord injury in his own home. Shifts are 12-hours, over the day or evening. If successful, you will be joining a team of skilled staff, working in a calm, positive and supportive environment. This rewarding role involves: • Providing personal support to the client • Transferring with the use of a turntable • Supporting exercise programmes • Household management • Assisting the client to access the community We offer: • Competitive Rates • Travel allowance • On the job training and up-skilling with opportunity to complete an NZQA qualification • Monthly employee rewards The ideal candidate has: • Experience with the personal care of others • A full driver’s licence and confidence driving a mobility van • Background in healthcare preferred • Flexibility to cover shifts • Great communication skills • NZ Residency or valid NZ work visa If you are a people-person dedicated to the care of others and seeking a role that is personally and professionally rewarding, please email Stephanie stephanie.demello@healthvision.co.nz or phone 022 580 0544.
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FINGERNAILS & TOENAILS CUT & FILED – $30pp/$50 for 2pp. I come to you. Ph 424 0676/027 271 6676.
A SMART REPAIR Service for F&P smartdrive washers, F&P/Simpson dryers. Prompt service ph 021 168 7349.
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Total Mobility cards accepted. Wheelchair & car transport. Ph 09 428 4490; 021 035 0432. hibiscus@drivingmissdaisy.co.nz CAR RENTAL – Gulf Harbour & Coast Car Rentals Ltd. Reasonable rates. Short/long term. Ph 027 477 7413 or 021 378 905.
SERVICES COMPANION SERVICE, hour by hour or a travel companion to those who need/want company. Retired registered nurse, kind, caring & friendly. Looking for part-time work, $50 for 2 hours. Phone Raewyn 021 139 5252 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
DINING OUT FRESH SNAPPER CHIPS N SALAD, lambs fry n bacon, scallop salad, portabello mushrooms n toast. WedSun, Walnut Cafe ph 427 5570.
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BOAT FOR SALE FLEETLINE SAPPHIRE 4.5M No motor, Road legal, Extras, $3K. Ph 027 451 3095
VIDEOS TRANSFERRED to DVD/hard drive. Phone Te Totara Video 09 422 5710 or 021 777 385.
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CLEANER – FASTIDIOUS, attention to detail. Honest, Refs available. WaiweraWhangaparaoa. Ph 027 488 4693.
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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 ROY’S MOWING LAWNS – Free quotes & pension discounts. Ph 021 506 908, email royslawnmowing@gmail.com A PUMP DOCTOR will keep you pumping. Ph 0274 430 654. PAINTING Interior/exterior, free quotes. Phone Jef 021 164 9709. 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
PUBLIC NOTICES SILVERDALE SQUASH CLUB AGM March 5, 2020 @ 6pm, Silverdale Rugby Club, 6 Hibiscus Highway, Silverdale. For further info email: silverdalesquash. secretary@gmail.com or Secretary ph 021 130 7788. All welcome. HIBISCUS COAST COMMUNITY PATROL: There’s room for more to join us and experience great camaraderie as well as the satisfaction of making a worthwhile contribution. Info: ph 021 0274 6229 or hbcchairman@gmail.com WATER HELPERS NEEDED – Councillor John Watson is seeking volunteers to help him provide free water top ups for people at local Council facilities such as the Orewa Service Centre. If you are able to help, please phone him on 021 287 5999.
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February 2020 22 Tea Dance, Silverdale Hall, 5pm – 8pm, including ballroom, Latin, American & modern sequence. All welcome. Call 09 427 5542 for more info.
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Hibiscus Coast Grey Power meeting, St John’s Catholic Church hall, 180 Centreway Road, Orewa, 1.30pm. All seniors warmly invited to attend. Investment advisor Paul Driscoll will speak. Refreshments provided.
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Advice on keeping your boat pest free, hosted by Hibiscus Coast Forest and Bird, Gulf Harbour Yacht Club, 8.30am10am. All local boates, and their boats, invited. (see story p26)
March 2020 1 Silverdale Pioneer Village Children’s Day celebration, 15
Wainui Road, Silverdale, 10am-3pm. Treasure Hunt, old time outdoor games and children’s game room. Explore Heritage Buildings while the children play. Devonshire Teas available. Entry free, gold coin donation appreciated.
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Groove at the Beach, part of Auckland Council’s Music in Parks summer series, Manly Park, Manly Park Ave, Whangaparaoa, 1pm-4pm. Live music from Alae, Kong Fooey and local duo Brody and Ben. Info: musicinparks. co.nz
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Rotary - Community Threads Wearable Arts Show, Orewa Arts & Events Centre, 76 Riverside Road, Orewa, 2pm and 6pm. Fundraising event. Tickets www.eventfinda.co.nz
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Pop & Rock Vinyl Record Sale, Northgate Baptist Church, 6 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Silverdale, 9am-2pm.
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Orewa Beach Sandcastle building competition and artisan market, 10am-3pm.
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Are bats living on the Hibiscus Coast? Forest & Bird Hibiscus Coast hosts a talk by scientist Ben Paris (aka NZ Batman), Estuary Arts Centre, 214 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa, 7.30pm. The annual meeting of Forest & Bird Hibiscus Coast precedes the talk. It is an open meeting and all are welcome. Free of charge, koha appreciated. Register to attend by emailing hibiscuscoast.branch@forestandbird.org.nz
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LOCAL MARKETS: Silverdale Markets, every Saturday 8am–1pm • Waitoki Village Market day, Waitoki Hall, Kahikatea Flat Rd, first Saturday of month 8.30am– 12pm • Crystal Visions Holistic Market, St Johns Ambulance Hall, 36 Silverdale Rd, Silverdale, second Saturday of the month 10am-3pm • St Chads Market, 117 Centreway Rd, Orewa, first Saturday of the month • Orewa Farmers’ market, Orewa Square carpark, every Sunday 8am–12.30pm • Puhoi Farmers’ market, Puhoi Sports Club, last Sunday of the month 8.30am -12.30pm.
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The event remains a popular way to end the school summer holidays.
Sandy summer scavenger-hunt returns
Hundreds of treasure hunters dived into the sands of Ōrewa Beach on February 2, determined to find as many prize-winning popsicle sticks as possible at this year’s Big Dig event. One thousand sticks, which correlated to a variety of different prizes, were buried in the sand to be found – 300 in the under 5-year-olds section, and another 700 for the older children. The prizes, which were donated by local businesses, included a backyard pop-up pool, toy monster trucks and a teddy bear that sat taller than most of the participants. The Ōrewa Lions Club event has been running for almost 40 years. This year’s proceeds are going to the Ōrewa Surf Life Saving Club. A total of $3500 was raised.
Clockwise from left, The determined Georgia Allen, aged 4, was one of the last diggers left in the under 5-yearold’s pit. From left, Cindy Mcleod, 8, Savannah Mcleod, 11, and Rhiannon Stevens, 11, on the hunt. From left, Pippa Bevin, 6, Alex Michalakis, 5, and Max Bevin’s strategy was to dig a hole big enough to sit in to try and find the hidden popsicle sticks.
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