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Danny Battershill, who suffers from chronic and aggressive eczema, is trialling cannabis oil – his “last hope” – after raising money from the community.

Seawall consent costs approach $1 million page 3

Protests divide Kensington Park page 3

Medicinal cannabis trial could be lifesaver for Rodney patient

After just three days taking a few tiny drops of a medicinal cannabis oil product, Danny Battershill says his life has changed. The 29-year-old Rodney resident has gained medical approval to trial a legally imported Canadian product, after proving that other medications for his chronic eczema no longer work. He says treatments such as steroids,

chemotherapy and opiate painkillers were making the condition worse, thinning his skin and leaving him susceptible to infections, heat and stress. He is pinning his hopes on medicinal cannabis, which he began taking last week, after eight months in hospital, multiple superbug infections and more than one near-death experience last year.

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Continued from p1.... The next stage was to see what the product could do when his condition flared up. He describes a flare-up as burning and itching so strong that it is like being eaten alive by mosquitoes. “I held back on my steroids and antihistamines to produce a flare up and just two drops stopped it in its tracks,” Danny says. “The sweats, shakes and shivers were gone.” He says the effects of the drug on his condition are being monitored and he hopes that the results could lead to a clinical trial to prove CBD’s worth for people with Crohn’s disease, turrets and Parkinson’s. Trials are also underway to test the drug’s effectiveness on childhood epilepsy, post-traumatic stress disorder and the side effects of chemotherapy. It took almost a year to obtain the drug legally with assistance from the charitable organisation Medical Cannabis Awareness NZ (MCANZ). MCANZ coordinator Shane Le Brun says this is because the drug is still being trialled and is an unregistered medicine. Doctors have been able to prescribe CBD products without needing permission from the Health Minister since last September, but Shane says many don’t. CBD is currently a Class B drug under New Zealand law but this could change with the second reading of Labour’s Misuse of Drugs (Medicinal Cannabis) Amendment Bill expected this month. MP Dr David Clark’s bill will give the Ministry of Health the power to set up a scheme to govern the cultivation of medicinal cannabis, and the prescription process. It also proposes amending the Act so that CBD and products made from it are no longer classed as controlled drugs. Shane estimates that around 100 people in New Zealand are currently taking CBD and the research is promising for a wide range of conditions. “There is preclinical evidence that CBD could work as an anti-inflammatory where other products can’t, because it uses a different pathway in the body,” Shane says. That evidence has been enough to

Danny spent eight months in hospital last year, including weeks in isolation, and hopes life will be different thanks to medicinal cannabis.

provide hope to many people. “We have dozens of enquiries a week and a lot of patients are waiting for more affordable products,” he says. Affordability was another massive hurdle for Danny, who says many people give up trying to obtain the drug, because of the cost. His 25ml bottle, plus one repeat, cost $570. The doctor’s consultation cost $230. MCANZ stepped in and the Givealittle page it set up, called Danny’s Last Shot, raised $1689 – enough for a supply to last two to three months. What happens then is something Danny is not thinking about yet. “I truly cannot thank this community enough for all the incredible support it has shown me,” he says. Danny’s aim, now that his trial is underway, is to help others, including the hundreds of people who have contacted him with their own stories. “I have heard some heartbreaking stories, and I want to help give those people a voice,” Danny says. “I have tried getting CBD from ‘green fairies’ in the past, but I wanted to take the legal option and be part of a campaign to make this drug more readily available at an affordable price.” Danny shares his CBD progress on his earthstonearts facebook page. Donations: givealittle.co.nz/cause/ dannyscbd

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Orewa Beach seawall consent costs approach $1 million The cost of obtaining resource consent to build a seawall on the northern part of Orewa Beach is rapidly approaching $1 million. In March, Hibiscus Matters revealed that getting Auckland Council’s proposed seawall, from Kohu Street to Marine View, to resource consent stage was $660,000. Independent commissioners turned the proposal down, saying that building a wall would generate adverse effects on coastal processes, public access and natural character. Council then appealed what was effectively its own decision, which has led to a drawn out process, which began in December and has not yet reached formal mediation stage in the Environment Court. Figures released to Hibiscus Matters last week under the Official Information Act show that the cost of appealing

the decision so far comes to almost $200,000. The total spent on the appeal, in the six months between March and September, was $194,439. Not surprisingly, the bulk of this was legal fees, which came to $127,154. The pre-hearing legal costs were $143,549, meaning that legal services for the project to date have cost ratepayers $270,703. In fact, that figure is likely to be considerably higher. The Ombudsman advised the paper that DLA Piper is providing legal support to Council on the Orewa seawall appeal, but cannot reveal how much those services were costing. “DLA have a fixed price contract to provide legal support on all regulatory matters, not just the Orewa seawall appeal, and it is not possible to provide costs for this specific matter,” the Ombudsman says.

The remaining costs incurred since the appeal was lodged are for separate expert advice to Council, as both applicant and decision-maker. These total $67,285. Most of this has gone to experts called upon by Council in its role as applicant ($59,476). The appeal costs to date of $194,439, together with the $660,000 spent on the consent application, mean the regulatory process for the seawall has already cost $854,439. The Environment Court is expected to reconvene in November to review the parties’ progress and set down a timetable for the hearing. The former Rodney District Council also hoped to build a seawall on the same part of Orewa Beach. That was also declined resource consent. The former Council spent around $450,000 on the project.

Kensington Park residents protest as repair issue escalates A dispute over repairs to a building at Kensington Park in Orewa has escalated with protestors taking to the streets with placards, causing deep divisions among residents. At the core of the problem are leaks believed to be coming from a drain beneath a building in Parkside Drive – an issue that was first raised by residents around 18 months ago. The problem is ongoing as residents, the building’s body corporate and the current developer, dispute the extent of the problem and who should pay for repairs. This led to the protest action by frustrated residents. Kensington Park Residents Association chair, Rob Small, says a group of about eight residents and body corporate representatives started picketing the sales office of developer Kensington Park Holdings (KPHL) last month. There have been around eight days of protests in total, with the most recent on August 25. Mr Small describes the protests as “misguided” – an attempt to put pressure on KPHL and embarrass the company into sorting out the leaks. However, KPHL says it has no legal, contractual or moral obligation to attend to the issues. General manager residential Jo McDonald says that the block in question was built around 11 years ago by Patrick Fontein’s Kensington Park Properties, which went into receivership owing millions in 2008. KPHL took over in 2009. Ms McDonald says fixing the problem, which is causing seepage in a basement, is the responsibility of the body corporate that looks after that block of buildings. Residents pay an annual fee to the body corporate,

A battle is underway between a group of residents and the current developer of Kensington Park.

which covers repairs and maintenance. In a letter to residents, Ms McDonald says that despite having no legal requirement to do so, as a gesture of goodwill, KPHL is assisting, guiding and advising the body corporate and is working with the affected homeowners to investigate their issue and identify a solution. Reports have been ordered, some at KPHL’s expense, and a course of action has been agreed amongst the majority of the homeowners affected, the letter says. “KPHL did not build the building in question and does not have any legal or moral obligation to fix the maintenance issues,” the letter says. “KPHL has gone above and beyond to use its knowledge

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of the development and its expertise to try to help the body corporate understand the nature of their maintenance issue and provide an acceptable and cost-effective solution to their problem. The parties involved have refused to come to mediation to discuss their issue yet continue to picket – this will only result in alienating KPHL.” Mr Small says he has viewed the robo-camera footage taken inside the drainage pipes, which shows that the drain has collapsed at a couple of points. He says the extent of the problem, and the potential cost of repairs, is disputed. “The body corporate claims that the problem is actually more extensive and could run under the entire block,” Mr Small says. “Getting it sorted out is dragging residents through unnecessary anxiety.” He says his attempts to mediate have so far been fruitless. “The protests are harming Kensington Park’s image and dividing our community,” Mr Small says. “The protestors have made themselves unpopular and received some pretty confronting feedback from other residents.” A letter was sent from KPHL’s lawyers to a group of three residents at the end of August regarding the ongoing protests. Residents have so far not responded to Hibiscus Matters’ requests for an interview. Body corporate chair Raewyn Thomas is also not prepared to comment at this stage, other than to say that the body corporate is conducting its own detailed investigation.

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Keep angle parking

The suggestion of changing Silverdale parking from 90 degree to parallel parking (HM September 5) makes me wonder – is the council going mad? Why would you narrow lower Silverdale Street and change to inefficient parallel parking? The main Silverdale Village angle parking is the best parking in Rodney as the road is wide, making it super easy and very safe to back out. To change to parallel parking will result in at least a 75 percent loss of parking spaces. The footpaths are wide enough as they are and the Centre medium strip is handy for large trucks that want to buy lunch. David Thew, Red Beach (abridged) Auckland Council Manager Planning - North, West and Islands, Warren MacLennan, responds: The Silverdale Heritage Led Character Design Guidelines is a non-statutory document that supports the principles of heritage-led development along Silverdale Street. The aim is to provide parameters for anyone designing and building in the Silverdale Village. Part of the guidelines look at the streetscape and how it can be enhanced as the area grows. This could be widening footpaths, re-orientating parking and providing parking at the rear of buildings, but the guidelines do not recommend reducing overall parking levels in Silverdale. The focus is on reconfiguring parking if and when development occurs, with a priority on improving safety.

Drivers the problem I read with interest the item on the road safety campaign (HM September 5). But unfortunately, it failed in the one area that gives clarity on the graph for Hibiscus and Bays deaths. No data. Percentages mean nothing if there is no data. So it would be good to see the data from which the graph is derived. However, I will say, with 20 years driving in Rodney, the main issue is

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not the roads but purely the bad habits of too many motorists. Recently, I made an appeal to Auckland Transport to make the compulsory stop sign at the Spur Road/East Coast Road intersection more obvious to impress upon drivers to actually stop before proceeding. I have witnessed a number of close calls including truck drivers who just carry on through as it would seem so do many Stillwater residents. The response was they were satisfied with the signage. One pole and the yellow line. That does not impress me. The other issue continually experienced both on the road into Stillwater and on East Coast road are the poor decisions with regard to overtaking. That there are not more incidents is down to pure luck. Ian Read, Stillwater Editor’s note: We obtained that data from Auckland Transport, and forward it to Ian.

Lights not needed I was interested in Mr Karma’s comments recording that the high risk Silverdale St/Tavern Rd/Hibiscus Coast Highway intersection had dropped in ranking (of high risk) from 14 in 2014 to 60 in 2016 (HM September 5). Why then, are there discussions about installing lights at this particular intersection? In the interest of road safety, there should be no right turn from Hibiscus Highway into Tavern Road. Instead those vehicles wanting to access the Tavern Road area should turn right at the East Coast Road controlled intersection. Do NZ Transport decision makers ever sit in the morning traffic on the Coast? There are already three sets of lights along Hibiscus Coast Highway (excluding Whangaparaoa Road lights) before you hit the motorway. We do not need another set of lights to add further frustrations and delays in peak hour travel. Please utilise common sense. Christine McClintock, Little Manly

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Cat conversation The efforts of the local Forest & Bird volunteers are to be applauded (HM September 5). However, the elephant in the room, if you like, is cats. Will they be next on the list once we have less rodents and other pests around? That is going to be a very interesting conversation indeed, and one that several communities around New Zealand are currently having. I love birds but they are not companion animals, which are treasured members of many households. Tanya Morpeth, Gulf Harbour Editor’s note: See the Environment column, this issue!

Mental health help Enjoyed reading about Mike King and his message to students at Whangaparaoa College (HM August 15). I have had nieces and a nephew at that college and I know how hard the staff work, as well as CYC, to help and support their students – particularly those with special needs. Getting Mike King in was a good example of that. I hope the parents appreciate all that work that goes on to help all the students thrive. Jessica Franklin, Swann Beach

Some unusual things turn up in the Police’s lost property department, and this specially adapted bike is an example that has got them puzzled. The unique bike was found by a resident in Puriri Ave, Orewa, on September 2 and Orewa Police are now holding it for safe keeping. Snr Sgt Steve Pivac says it has no features on it that could identify who it belongs to. Police are very keen to return the bike to the rightful owner, so if it is yours, or you know the owner, please contact Orewa Police, Riverside Road, phone 426 4555.

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Since the new footpath was installed more than a year ago, the reserve on the Waiwera waterfront has been severely affected by flooding. The drains that used to take the surplus water away have not been working, and consequently instead of a beautiful reserve we have a mud bath. Also the present contractors use a heavy tractor to do the mowing, and the result is not only an eyesore, but a hazard for people trying to use the reserve. The ruts are deep and if the field ever dries out, they are a hazard to negotiate. Robert Kelly, Waiwera Auckland Council Head of Operational Management and Maintenance Agnes McCormack responds: “Due to an exceptionally wet end to our winter, Auckland’s parks and reserves are more waterlogged than usual for this time of year. The damage to Waiwera Reserve has been caused by an Auckland Council contractor undertaking routine mowing without taking this into account. We have informed the contractor involved that such damage is not acceptable and steps are underway to repair the damage caused. This has always been a rather boggy site. Full sub-soil drainage works were carried out in the early 2000s, which worked well until now. Given that drainage issues at the site have re-emerged, we will be reviewing the drainage infrastructure currently in place to see if any improvements can be made.”

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This sheep has been attacked twice by dogs in Red Beach.

Second dog attack on sheep Barely had the wounds healed on Dianne and Chris Bruce’s Arapawa sheep, when it was attacked by a dog for the second time. This is the third time in recent months that dogs have attacked sheep on lifestyle blocks in Red Beach (on the Weiti River side of Whangaparaoa Peninsula). The first attack on the Bruces’ sheep took place in June and was followed by a similar one on the neighbouring lifestyle block of Noel Marley and Max Miller (HM July 18). In total, five sheep died as a result of the attacks, which occurred overnight. The most recent incident, on September 4, left the Bruce’s sheep, which had been badly mauled in the previous attack, unsettled and afraid but with no bite wounds thanks to quick intervention by men working on a neighbouring garden. A black dog, described as a Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross with no collar, had the sheep by the throat when the men

saw what was happening and chased it away. Dianne says that Auckland Council animal control was notified of the latest attack and officers went around the neighbourhood but could not locate a dog matching the description. “We have been keeping the sheep within an electric enclosure overnight, but let them loose in the paddock during the day because we thought they were safe,” she says. “Dog control staff have been very responsive and everyone is on high alert looking for this dog.” Anyone who sees a dog in the vicinity of sheep is asked to try and get photographic evidence from a safe distance and call animal control on 0800 462 685 (if it is urgent), rather than take matters into their own hands. There are a number of penalties for owners of dogs that have attacked sheep, including fines and potential prosecution as well as the possibility of the dogs being put down.

With petrol prices rising again, one group that must be feeling pleased with their choices are the owners of electric cars. Recently a bunch of them – 40 electric cars – arrived in Silverdale at the end of a rally that began in Manurewa. Most of the cars were Nissan Leafs (or Leaves). Orewa Leaf driver David Wright, who was in the convoy, sent in this picture, saying that the rally, on September 1, drew a lot of attention.

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The potential sale of the marina at Gulf Harbour is on hold, leaving future free public access to the Hammerhead up in the air.

Hammerhead sale deferred A decision of Auckland Council has taken the sale of Gulf Harbour marina off the table – for now. Council CCO Panuku Development is proposing to sell the marina to Gulf Harbour Investments, which currently leases the site, in exchange for control over the Hammerhead and a sum of $10 million (HM September 5). Panuku wants control over the Hammerhead to ensure continued free public access, which could be under threat once Gulf Harbour Investments exercises its rights under a development licence, potentially preventing free parking. Panuku had been planning to seek final Council sign off on this deal later this month. However, at a meeting on September 4, Council’s Planning Committee called for a comprehensive strategy to be developed covering the six marinas that it owns, which includes the one at Gulf Harbour. While this is being done, it has asked that no sales of any marina land take place. What the deferral of any sale could mean for the future public use of the Hammerhead is uncertain – should the sale not proceed, it will leave Council with few options to gain control over the Hammerhead other than the Public Works Act, which to date it has said it is not prepared to use. However, local councillors Wayne Walker and John Watson are hopeful that the strategy will strengthen the case for use of the Public Works Act.

Cr Watson hopes that the strategy will clarify the importance of the Hammerhead as a major transport hub, which provides much needed parking – and the way this demand will increase. “It will identify the need for a proper ferry terminal, better pedestrian access and cycle parking,” he says. “The numbers using the public boat ramp will also be highlighted.” The public who use the Hammerhead, including berth holders, ferry users and recreational boaties will have input into the strategy and Cr Watson says this informed input will be vital. “What came out of the meeting is that Council wants a substantial strategy that looks to the future of marinas and their role in transport, recreational boating, public access and environmental protection,” Cr Watson says. He says the outcome he hopes for is a strong case for use of the Public Works Act to wrest control of the Hammerhead from Gulf Harbour Investments. There is no timeframe set as yet for consulting on and formulating the strategy, but it could take until well into the New Year. Panuku strategy portfolio manager Marian Webb confirmed that any decision about the future of Gulf Harbour marina is on hold pending preparation of the strategy. A Gulf Harbour Investments spokesperson says it awaits developments with interest.

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CCOs out of control In sport you occasionally hear of some poor coach whose job is under threat because he or she “…has lost control of the dressing room”. In my view Auckland Council has well and truly lost control of several of its ironically named ‘Council Controlled Organisations’. None more so than the nebulously titled ‘Panuku Development,’ formerly Auckland Council Property Limited, now an entity charged, amongst other things, with selling public assets, including our region’s valuable council-owned marinas. which its executive leadership has deemed surplus to requirements. Panuku’s performance at both Gulf Harbour and Westpark Marinas has been nothing short of woeful not least in the deep sense of distrust they have managed to elicit in the so-called public engagement sessions. They have failed dismally to persuade people of the validity of proposals heavily weighted in favour of private interests as opposed to those of the public. Indeed it’s been so bad that both individuals and community groups have been forced to engage expensive legal opinions in order to challenge key assertions made by Panuku and expose some of the Machiavellian maneuverings occurring behind the scenes. To put it bluntly, people don’t trust them and the opposition to their plans is unprecedented in the history of Auckland Council consultation – over 90 percent opposition at Westpark and nearly 100 percent at the Gulf Harbour public engagement sessions. Originally Panuku had no intention of even consulting with the public – the ‘deals’, long since struck, to be put to council without any input from the community. Panuku remains determined to press on with these sales. Their plans were only thwarted last week after months of intense political and public pressure managed to get the sales put on hold pending discussions around a marina strategy (see story p6). Cr Wayne Walker and I remain very grateful to those incredibly committed people in the community who have helped us with so much time, effort and expertise. In my view Panuku and at least two other CCOs should be brought back under direct council control and the unnecessary duplication of governing boards and executive salaries eliminated. Next year it will be nine years since the Super City was set up. It is now surely time the government conducted a genuinely independent review of how it has all gone, especially given its imposition on Aucklanders without consultation and with lofty assurances that costs would be reduced, greater efficiencies assured and better local government delivered. After nearly a decade it’s time to examine what has come out the other end. Aucklanders are owed that. To be fair, such a review for the Hibiscus Coast would also find there have been some impressive community facilities delivered over these years, likewise with transport initiatives such as improvements to the Gulf Harbour ferry service, the Silverdale Park and Ride and the Whangaparaoa Road Dynamic Laning. The review would probably also point to the fact the Coast is to be the beneficiary of unprecedented government/council investment through projects such as Penlink, the Northern Busway extension to Orewa and the $700 million Northern Motorway improvements. That’s fine and in the interests of balance needs to be acknowledged. However, on the question of trust and confidence, I believe the results would be devastating (as indeed they have already been in previous polls across Auckland which have shown as little as 15 percent confidence in Council decisionmaking). The dubious dealings with the marinas represent a new low and call out for genuine reform to a council structure that has manifestly failed to win the support of the people it is meant to serve.

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Community to guard stream These plans for 61 apartments in Brightside Road are to be amended, particularly in relation to height, with new designs to go before Council for approval.

Stanmore Bay apartments ready for resource consent Five storey apartments planned for residential Stanmore Bay will soon go before Auckland Council for resource consent. Before they do, amendments are being made to the design after Council requested a review. The apartment blocks are proposed for a prominent corner site, 85-89 Brightside Road, behind New World Whangaparaoa, and Council planners’ concerns, which led to design changes, included the height of the buildings in a surrounding low-rise residential environment. The previous plans (HM April 18) were for 61 apartments in three blocks – two blocks of five-storeys and one of

four storeys. Last week Council advised that developer Ozone Ltd’s previous proposal, pictured, has been amended to be “broadly compliant with the site’s development controls – namely, height”. Council has reviewed the changes from an urban design and landscape perspective and the applicant is now updating its architectural plans. The latest plans are expected to go before Council in the next few weeks. Council planners will decide whether the resource consent application for the project will be notified so that the public can make submissions.

Thanks to continued funding from the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board, members of the Orewa community, supported by the Whitebait Connection, will once again be monitoring stream health on the Nukumea stream in Orewa. Water quality testing last year indicated that stream health was being impacted by heavy sediment loads, particularly after rainfall (HM June 1). Two groups of volunteers will continue collecting water quality data at different points on the stream in 2018/19, so that trends in water quality can be identified, and any pollution incidents reported to Council. Another element of the project is to identify areas with potential for inanga (a native whitebait species) to spawn. Inanga make up about 90 percent of a whitebait catch but have recently been reclassified as declining. Reasons for their decline include loss of adult and egg laying habitat in rivers and streams; in-stream barriers that prevent migration of juvenile fish

from the sea into freshwater; predation of eggs by introduced predators; and declining water quality in our freshwater habitats. On the Nukumea Stream, rats and mice have been identified as a potential threat to spawning success and it is hoped that targeted pest control during the spawning season will help improve egg survival rates. Dogs tracking up and down the stream banks have also damaged potential spawning habitat, and caused erosion. One idea is to get students from local schools, who have been studying the stream, to design signs explaining the importance of the stream and encouraging dog owners to keep their dogs on a lead. The project has been extended this year to include a new site on the Coast – Stanmore Bay Stream. Anybody interested in helping with water quality monitoring or fish surveys can contact Sophie Tweddle of Whitebait Connection, email sophie@ whitebaitconnection.co.nz

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When I was living in Wellington, on the lower slopes of Mt Kaukau, our two cats would often be found playing with half dead lizards, inside or outside. I just didn’t know that we were contributing to the decimation of the local native skink population. I now know better and have no cats. Some sort of similar realisation is needed by hundreds of thousands of cat owners, because the toll on our wildlife is high. Sylvia Durrant experienced it at first hand. Her words of advice when retiring as The Bird Lady were “control your cat”. Feral cats have long been identified as a problem. However, as pest control efforts have taken hold in urban areas, it is dawning on many that uncontrolled domestic cats and strays will inhibit the restoration of biodiversity in our gardens and reserves. The Shakespear Open Sanctuary has been at the sharp end of the problem. It has to capture cats bypassing the barrier fence. What it does with them then is controversial. At Alice Eaves Reserve a domestic moggy on the prowl became a regular sight for a while. I saw it with a tui in its jaws. It eventually drowned in the creek, a clear hazard for wandering pets. There is simply no framework at present to control cats in such situations. The proposed Regional Pest Management Plan would set rules against abandoning cats or allowing them to enter designated high biodiversity areas where other pests were being controlled. It is vague on enforcement mechanisms, but euthanasia is implied. A microchipped cat on the companion animal register would not be considered a pest, however. So cat owners close to these areas would be wise to microchip. That would be no excuse to allow mayhem, though. Many owners favour microchipping to enable lost pets to be recovered, yet this is not proposed to be compulsory, as it already is in Wellington. The Morgan Foundation has highlighted that local governments don’t have specific legal powers to control cats. They must rely on general statutory provisions providing for pest management or the avoidance of harmful environmental effects, hoping their efforts survive legal challenge. I’ve spoken in favour of cat bans for new developments bordering the Nukumea forests. The outcome has been for restrictions to be set if the applicant will agree. The hearing commissioners haven’t been prepared to impose their will. These issues will bubble away for years. Meantime, voluntary decisions by householders to not own a cat or de-sex the one they have and control its movements, will be the main way to make progress. Eugenie Sage, the Minister of Conservation, has suggested to Wellingtonians that they not replace their cat when it dies, so they can have kiwis in the urban area. Let’s do that here too.

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Auckland Council has made a submission supporting the Ministry for the Environment’s proposal to phase out single-use plastic bags. Council’s submission supports a mandatory phase-out of the sale or distribution of single-use plastic shopping bags. Environment and Community Committee chair Penny Hulse says that local communities want to see more action from local and central government to reduce all single-use plastics from polluting our environment.

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Garden to Table scheme begins in Silverdale Students at Silverdale School are developing green thumbs and learning about growing edible plants as they prepare to launch the Garden to Table programme at their school. Silverdale is the first school on the Hibiscus Coast to join the nationwide programme. Established in 2008, Garden to Table works with thousands of primary school children, helping them learn gardening and cooking skills and provide an opportunity to discover a love of growing, preparing and eating fresh food. Silverdale School children seem to be already learning a lot, as they plant seeds and seedlings in the school’s raised beds. These plants will eventually be harvested and turned into tasty dishes. For the students, the benefits of the programme include “that it’s more fun than looking around the supermarket for food”, “it’s fun because we can save the earth” and “it teaches us not to sit on the couch and play on our iPads”. They are also getting excited about things like finding ladybirds and watching their plants grow and they are also helping design a new permaculture edible garden. A Maori Rongoa garden and a Chinese garden are also planned, growing plants that are enjoyed by the different cultural groups at the school. The teacher leading the project at Silverdale School is Carolyn Holmes. She says members of the community are

Silverdale School students are getting stuck into the first phase of becoming a Garden to Table school – planting vegetables and herbs, as well as a garden specifically to attract bees and butterflies.

working with the school on the project, including passionate and knowledgable gardeners Minette Tonoli of Stanmore Bay and Hibiscus Matters’ gardening columnist Dee Pinéguy. When the kitchen part of the programme gets underway next term, local chef Barry Armstrong will join the team. They also have the support of the Garden to Table Trust. Its programme coordinator, Becks Kelleher, is working closely with the school. She says the key to its success is that children are at the heart of it – they are the gardeners, cooks and tasters. Children are encouraged to take what they learn back to their family and community. “We aim to teach lifelong skills that

encourage a love for fresh, naturally grown produce,” she says. “Learning in a Garden to Table session extends far beyond the kitchen and garden. Many parents talk about their children’s engagement in school increasing, as the garden and kitchen provide a place for success. The programme is jam packed full of learning opportunities across a whole range of areas including literacy, numeracy and science and is fast growing in popularity across schools nationwide.” Carolyn says the school is looking for donations of kitchen equipment and would love to hear from anyone with gardening experience or who likes to work with children and is free on Thursday mornings.

From top, Morgan Lusher, left, and Molly McSwigan, both Year 4, are developing gardening skills. Year 3 student Joseph Shimwell-Painter

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Wainui Golf Club a work in progress

The former Peninsula Golf Club – now Wainui Golf and Function Centre – has faced a number of challenges since moving from Red Beach to its new location in Wainui. General manager Terry Yacyshen says attracting and retaining members, drainage, water supply and even the type of grass grown on its fairways have been some of the issues the club has had to tackle. He says there is still a lot to do to improve the purpose-built, international standard 18-hole course that was developed on a former dairy farm at a cost of around $50 million. The browning off of the fairways caused considerable angst among members last summer and they are waiting to see whether it happens again. According to NIWA, last summer was the second hottest on record for Auckland. The course is not on mains supply, reliant on rainwater to fill its irrigation pond and, initially, a single bore. During the drought, the club chose to stop watering parts of the course to ensure that its finite water supply lasted until the winter rainfall replenished those stocks. Soon after the watering stopped, the browntop grass on the fairways lived up to its name and dried off, leaving the previously lush green fairway grass barren and brown. Significant concerns were raised by players and visitors at the time and, with the fairways still not wholly

General manager Terry Yacyshen says Wainui Golf and Function Centre is slowly establishing a reputation, despite significant hurdles.

recovered to their pre-drought condition, conjecture remains as to how Wainui will best repair the fairways and ensure they never dry out again. Mr Yacyshen says that work, which includes drilling another borehole, installing new pumps and raising the level of the irrigation pond have been a priority. He says the club is also consulting with a wide range of golf course turf and agronomy experts to establish whether the fairways need to be completely replanted with a more drought resistant type of grass. “What we didn’t want to do was make a rash decision,” Mr Yacyshen says. “Any decision we make going forward

will be based on scientific fact and proven to work.” Whatever the decision, there will be no planting done on the fairways this year. Wainui wants to ensure that any trial plots of different grass species are grown in representative locations around the course and given a year to show how they respond to seasonal conditions. In addition, Mr Yacyshen says that the clay-based soil has created drainage issues that he expects will be ongoing for years to come. The club is undertaking extensive work to improve those areas that turn boggy after heavy rain, with the aim of creating underfoot conditions that make the course playable all

year round. This includes improving drainage and creating access and egress pathways to ensure that players can move easily from the cart path to the tee box. Mr Yacyshen says that membership has fluctuated since the club’s move to Wainui, but remains on an upward trajectory. When the club shifted in August 2016, it had 613 members. Membership initially grew by around 100, as people tried out the new facilities, but has currently settled at around 657. Mr Yacyshen says that establishing the club’s reputation is slowly making headway. “It’s a bit of an uphill battle, because our location in a rural area means we are a destination course. It’s about relationship building and once people are here, delivering on our promises of a great experience.” He says the 20 percent increase in food and beverage revenue during the first year at the facility’s restaurant is encouraging. “The first year was about getting the message out there, and now we can build on that. We’re getting more and more repeat business.” During the establishment period, the club is still reliant on the money – believed to be approximately $8 million – that went into the coffers from selling the Red Beach site. “We are a community club, not owned by a billionaire, so we have to be smart,” Mr Yacyshen says. “We are not at breakeven point yet, and in part that’s because we still need to spend money to get the course where it needs to be.”

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Preecha Konkaew (left) and Mohammed.

Food Junction Diners looking for authentic Thai or Indian cuisine, along with salads and kebabs, have a new option in Orewa. Food Junction, on Hibiscus Coast Highway, boasts not one but two chefs – Thailand-born Preecha Konkaew and Indian-born Mohammed. Although both men have lived in New Zealand for many years, they have retained the cooking skills they learned before they arrived here, which they have blended to fit the Kiwi taste. For Mohammed, that means using many of the spices from his native Hyderabad. “Spices aren’t just used for flavouring in Indian food,” he says. “Many such as turmeric have medicinal purposes as well.” For Preecha, it means toning down the heat in some of his dishes. The two chefs have designed a menu with plenty of choice for eatin or takeaway customers, and all at

affordable prices. As well as all the favourite Thai and Indian dishes, such as butter chicken and Panang curry, there are vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free options, and a wide range of salads, kebabs and smoothies. “We think the menu reflects the depth of experience we have both had in kitchens in NZ and overseas. “There are lots of healthy options, we use fresh fruit and vegetables, and we serve good sized portions.” The chefs say they are looking forward to getting to know the local community and welcome all feedback. “We love cooking and serving people.” September has been a busy month for Preecha, who lives in Silverdale. Not only did it mark the opening of his own restaurant, but he also became a Dad to a baby girl just days before the restaurant opened. Mohammed, on the other hand, has three children aged from five to 12 years.

From left, G J Gardener staff Kane Waterhouse, Sharon Sharma and Victor Haghighi begin the clean up in Orewa. Kane Waterhouse, left, and Carol Daly of G J Gardener with some of the rubbish collected.

Orewa clean up beautiful Cigarette butts, single use plastic bags, cans and bottles formed the bulk of the rubbish collected last week by G J Gardener staff in Orewa. The team sent out staff to collect rubbish every day last week, as part of the company’s sponsorship of Keep NZ Beautiful’s Clean Up Week.

Other local companies were also invited to join in. Clean Up Week is a national initiative aimed at educating communities about the impact of throwing away rubbish. Last year, over the whole country, 67 tonnes of rubbish was collected.

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Two women with a strong pedigree in managing markets are behind Whangaparaoa’s latest market, which began last weekend in Karepiro Drive. Michelle Vaughan and Leanne Holder have been running the popular Coatesville market for 11 years. Michelle used to live on the Hibiscus Coast and says that they chose to start a market in the carpark at 15 Karepiro Drive because of its visibility from Whangaparaoa Road and the massive growth in the area. She says the pair will keep a tight handle on what is sold at the market, with emphasis on local vendors and NZ-made or locally sourced products. It will also provide three fundraiser stalls each time, which will be free of charge to local organisations or schools needing to raise money. Live music and entertainment will also feature. “The main aim for us is to see the community thrive and provide a hub for all the talented folk in the area to showcase their products and make a living out of their hard work,” Michelle says. The first market was held on Sunday,

Michelle Vaughan, left, and Leanne Holder

September 16 with around 80 stalls including crafts, food and coffee. The markets will be fortnightly, with the next one on September 30, 8am-1pm. They have called the market 25km North in reference to the distance of Whangaparaoa peninsula from the central city – although that is actually around 40km! Info: email 25kmnorth@gmail.com or look for the market on Facebook.

Blind Week volunteers sought

The Blind Foundation is asking for volunteers for its nationwide Blind Week street collection on October 26 and 27. The organisation’s work includes counselling and many other forms of support to help people who are blind or have low vision to be self-reliant and live the life they choose. If you can help with the appeal, sign up at blindweek.org.nz.

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Kindy kapa haka in Maori language week It’s not often that people are glad they took note of the health and safety briefing at the start of an event such as a kindergarten kapa haka festival. However, a fire alarm in the middle of the performances meant everyone had to evacuate the venue, Whangaparaoa School hall. It proved that people had been listening to the briefing, as around 240 kindergarten children, as well as teachers and parents filed out of the hall and assembled on the school field in an orderly fashion. It proved to be a false alarm and the kapa haka performances soon resumed. This is the second time that Whangaparaoa Kindergarten has hosted its Haere Tahi (Journey Together) Festival – this time in Maori language week, on September 11. Six kindergartens from the Hibiscus Coast and North Shore took part. Head teacher Wendy Simpson says Whangaparaoa Kindergarten has had a kapa haka group for around six years and at first they were very much in the minority. She is excited to see more and more kindergartens offering kapa haka. The children gave enthusiastic performances, which included poi and ti titorea (stick games).

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Black Sticks in Warkworth Rummikub crosses age barrier The Warkworth Showgrounds hockey turf will be treated to its first international fixtures next month when the Black Sticks men play Canada. The teams will play on October 17 and 18. The matches are part of a oneoff four game series, that will act as a warm up for the Hockey World Cup in India in November. Warkworth Hockey Turf Trust chair Brett Illingworth says the chance to host the event came as a late surprise in August. “We were approached by North Harbour Hockey Association and then Hockey New Zealand about hosting the games at the showgrounds, as they wanted to bring hockey to the regions,” Illingworth says. “At first we thought it was a lot to undertake as volunteers, but decided it was too good of an opportunity to pass up.” The trust is hoping for an audience of around 600 people, with recommendations from Harbour that up to 800 people can fit around a full size turf. “Everyone will be standing to watch and there will be no allocated areas so it’s first in first served.” Illingworth says the games will be a great chance to expose local players to the top level of hockey and credit to the showgrounds facility. New Zealand is currently ranked ninth in the world and Canada 11th.

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“The two teams are both strong in the sport and closely ranked so we’re expecting the games to be a close contest.” Tickets for the event are $15 for adults, $20 for a family, $5 for students and free for children under five. They can be purchased from the Hockey New Zealand website or at the gate. “We’ve got costs to cover in terms of running the event, but we’re hoping to get a grant to help out from the Rodney Local Board.” The whole series is costing Hockey New Zealand between $35,000 and $45,000 and the organisation is looking for sponsors to come on board. Both matches start at 7pm, entry from 6pm.

At 11 years old, Quincy Cutts recently became a NZ champion in the board game Rummikub, and his grandmother, Pauline, was the runner up. Rummikub is a tile based board game and one of the most popular and best selling in the world. It combines elements of other board games such as Rummy, Dominoes, Mahjong and Chess and has been played since inventor Ephraim Hertzano first started making the game tiles by hand back the 1930s. To win, you need to lay all your tiles down in sets on the table before your opponents. You earn points equal to the total value of tiles left over in your opponent’s racks and similarly lose points when someone else clears their rack first. Quincy, who lives in Gulf Harbour, began playing the game three years ago at Whangaparaoa School, with the encouragement of his teacher, and continues to play regularly with his family. His grandmother, Pauline, also started playing at around the same time. His father Reuben says that playing Rummikub has helped Quincy improve his problem solving and analytical skills. Pauline told Quincy about the New Zealand Rummikub Championships, and he decided to enter, telling event organisers Sweetpea Marketing his story to gain entrance to the Sylvia Park regional event.

Quincy Cutts is taking his Rummikub skills to Israel for the world championships. His grandmother, Pauline, left, came second in the NZ champs.

“I just told them who I was and how long I’d been playing,” Quincy says. Pauline took him to the event and unexpectedly ended up taking part herself, filling the place of an entrant who failed to turn up. Both Quincy and Pauline performed well, making it through to the National Championships, held earlier this month in Rosedale. However, at the nationals, Quincy beat everyone, including Pauline – who came second. He earned a trip to Israel for the 10th World Rummikub Championships – making him the first New Zealand player aged under 18 years to participate in that event. Pauline isn’t too disappointed though – she will accompany Quincy on his journey to the championships in Jerusalem in November and no doubt keep a keen eye on his game.

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Schoolholidays Messy and colourful tie dying has proved a winner with the public.

Teaching kids arts and crafts Knitting is a skill that was once passed down through the generations, but that is not as common now. With this in mind, Estuary Arts Centre in Orewa has given its volunteers who are knitters a chance to pass on their craft to children in a Little Squares for Little Sproggs public programme these school holidays. A bonus is that all the knitted squares made will be sewn together into blankets by Estuary Arts volunteers and donated to the local Women’s Refuge. Several Estuary Arts volunteers have kicked the project off, and are already

making squares during quiet moments at the arts centre. Estuary Arts Centre manager Kim Boyd says while knitting and crochet are still popular in some circles, it can be seen as “an old craft”. The programme, on October 5, is free of charge and open to all. Throughout the day, you can drop in and knit or crochet as many little squares as you can. There is some wool and knitting needles available, but knitters are asked to bring along their own double knit/8 ply yarn and 4mm, 4.5mm or 5mm needles if possible. Children are welcome, but any under-10-year-olds

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must be accompanied by an adult. Anyone keen to help teach their knitting skills is also welcome to contact the centre before October 5. Info: www.estuaryarts.org or call into the arts centre in Western Reserve, Orewa. Fabric fun There have been a number of public tie dying sessions at Estuary Arts Centre and all have proved extremely popular with people of all ages, according to centre manager Kim Boyd. At a drop in public programme on October 12 (10.30am-12.30pm) anyone can bring their own white cotton items to the arts centre to dye, for $3 per item. Kim says folding or tying the fabric creates some amazing effects and the fact that it’s such a messy and colourful process appeals to kids in particular. Although t-shirts are the most popular things to dye, cotton sheets from Op Shops have also been brought in, which are transformed with dye and can then be cut up and made into scarves or other items. Prints made easy Printmaker Bev Head of Stanmore Bay says that while her art form can be seen as complex by many people, in fact it can be simple enough to be child’s play and still create a beautiful image. Bev has been “dabbling” in printmaking for around 10 years, after learning while she had a job selling

print making products in an art shop. The version she will be helping children aged seven and older with at Estuary Arts Centre these school holidays involves creating an image on Styrofoam, similar to the linocut process but without the need for sharp tools. The image is inked and printed, more detail is added to the design and the process repeated with other colours. The Printmaking without a Press twoday workshop is on October 2 and 3. “It’s very simple, but very creative,” Bev says. “There are always ‘oohs and aahs’ when the children see the images printed out. Clay creations Take a group of children, each with a ball of clay and endless imagination and many different creations are possible. Rix Meaker says her school holiday class at Estuary Arts on October 9 is fun for children, but also teaches basic skills. It is hard for children to control a potting wheel, so the best way to make something out of clay is to take a ball of it and push it in to make an opening. Shapes such as animals can then be made by pinching the clay. The piece is painted and later fired in the kiln. Rix says she loves experimenting with clay and so do the children. “The children love working with clay, because it feels good, while they are learning the fundamentals,” she says.

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Furry friends celebrated at Red Beach church service Red Beach Methodist church is extending an invitation to all creatures great and small when it holds a Blessing of the Animals this month. The event is on September 30, which is the closest Sunday to October 4 – the feast day of patron saint of animals, St Francis of Assisi. This is the third animal blessing service that the church has held. The whole service is focused on animals, including the singing of hymns such as All Creatures Great and Small, and each pet receives a personal blessing. Reverend Robyn Allen-Goudge says more than 20 different breeds of dog were brought along to last year’s service, as well as goldfish, budgies and rabbits. The animals need to be on a lead, or in a box or container. “Happily, we have not had any toileting accidents but we are well prepared if this happens,” Robyn says. “Because the church is a neutral space, we have also not had any territory disputes between pets. In fact, the animals have all been very well-behaved and seem to enjoy the loving attention.” People who have shy pets, such as cats, are welcome to bring a photo or symbol of their pet for blessing and children can bring their favourite stuffed toy animal. Some people bring a picture or representation of a wild

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Give sailing a go these school holidays For the first time, sailing courses will be offered at Manly Sailing Club as a school holiday activity. The courses are being run by the Russell Coutts Foundation for children aged 9-12 years. Foundation learn to sail administrator Leah Collis says a day’s activity on the water in an Open Bic, dinghy or Hobie Wave catamaran will provide a sailing “taster”. “Each boat has its own set of challenges and advantages and there’s something to suit everyone, whether they want to try sailing by themselves or with a friend,” she says. The day will include an induction and safety briefing but most of the time will be spent on the water, with a number of different activities all led by qualified instructors. The courses are on October 3, 4 and 5 and cost $40 per day per pupil. Info and registrations, email leah@rcfs.org.nz

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Pirate fun at Youth Village camp A Pirate Mania theme should bring a smile to the faces of kids at the Peter Snell Youth Village school holiday camp. The camp is for children in school Years 4-9. A number of fun adventure activities will be included. The camp runs from September 30-October 4. Children stay at the camp in Army Bay throughout and the cost of $160 includes accommodation and food. Peter Snell Youth Village

is an interdenominational Christian camp owned and operated by the NZ Sunday School Union. All programmes are conducted under the supervision of the Camp Manager, assisted by programme directors and a team of leaders. Info and registration: www.psyv.org. nz or contact Adam, email kidscamp@ psyv.org.nz, phone 424 7633.

Two Hibiscus Coast musicians, Red Beach resident Glen Child (left) and Manly’s Phil Roberts, are running a Rock & Pop Academy school holiday programme to accelerate the skills of young guitarists and drummers. Glen is an in-demand session drummer and head of music at Carmel College, while Phil currently performs as Jimi Hendrix in a touring tribute show. The half-day Academy sessions cater for Year 6 students and above who have been playing their instrument for at least a year and focus on boosting children’s live performance confidence, practice habits and onstage skills. The sessions culminate in a live performance on the day and the chance to perform later at a local jam night. “Our goal is to teach kids the skills to jam with any other musician so they are empowered to attend jam nights, open mics or perhaps start their own band,” Phil says. The sessions will be held at the Hibiscus Coast Community House on Western Reserve, Orewa, on October 2 for guitarists and October 3 for drummers. Info: www. rockandpopacademy.co.nz

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If your child loves creative writing, a workshop devoted to that craft is on these school holidays in Manly. Whangaparaoa School is hosting a writing camp, which is open to all students on the Hibiscus Coast, Years 5-10. The camp runs from October 1-4 and will give budding writers the opportunity to work with author Maria Gill, a New Zealand writer of more than 40 books. The children will work on their own projects under Maria’s guidance. The camp costs $195 and will be held on the school premises in Ladies Mile, Manly. It is limited to 30 places. Info, or to enrol: www.writelikeanauthor.com

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A team of Hibiscus Coast U13 football players has come out champions – seeing out the season unbeaten and winning their league – after a somewhat shaky start. Back in March, the Hibiscus Coast Football Club’s U13 A side participated in five pre-season AFF/NFF arranged grading games, believing that they would at best be placed into the top Metro league and at worst into the lower Conference league for the football season. To their dismay, they were placed into the NFF 13th Grade 1st Division Championship league, which is one below the Conference league. Deciding that the best way to overcome the disappointment was to maintain a positive attitude, train hard, score goals and win games, the team did just that. By making the twice- weekly training sessions focused and enjoyable, coach Mitchell Browne ensured that the team was brimming with confidence. As a result, they won seven and drew one of their next eight games in the 1st Division. After seeing Coast totally dominate their league over the first half of the season and another side struggle in the Metro league, the AFF/NFF competition managers decided to create a 2-tier Conference league and placed Coast into the newly formed

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Conference B league in June for the second half of the football season. Over the course of their next 10 games in the supposedly stronger league, Coast continued to dominate. The team won eight games and drew two, scoring 38 goals and conceding 11 to win the division. Over the entire season of 18 games, Coast won 15 and drew three, scoring 86 goals and conceding 16. That’s an average of nearly five goals per game scored, and just less than one goal per game conceded. Mitchell is rightly proud of the team that he only began coaching at the beginning of the season. “Over the course of the season I have had the privilege of helping the team develop both their technical and tactical ability,” Mitchell says. “But perhaps the most important and rewarding factor for me has been the physical and mental shift towards becoming a stronger, more resilient and creative squad that just never stops fighting.”

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The Hibiscus Club Athletics Club is enrolling for the 2018/19 season. Season runs from October 17 until March 27, with activities on Wednesday nights at Metro Park East sportsfields on Millwater Parkway. Cost $65 for under 7s and $105 for over 7s. Info: www.hcac. co.nz or email info@hcac.co.nz

Fishing Puhoi Sports Club Fishing Tournament. Last Sunday of every month starting September 30. Weigh in at 3pm, Prizegiving at 4pm. Adults and Kiddies prizes awarded each day. Kitchen and Bar will be open. Info: secretary@puhoisports.org.nz

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Gymnasts venture overseas A team of six young Hibiscus Coast gymnasts are competing in Melbourne this week at the Gymstar Competition. It’s the first time that North Harbour Gymnastics, which has a base in Stanmore Bay as well as on the North Shore, has sent a team overseas to compete. The girls, aged nine to 14 years, are coached by Dana Boakes. They will compete, along with team mates from Glenfield, in routines that include the parallel bars, floor, beam, vault and rings. They are in the thick of the local competition season, which goes until the end of September, so have honed their skills. Recreational programme manager Hayley Ross says that in recent years the club has upskilled its coaches, with a resulting increase in the gymnasts’ progress and drive to achieve new skills. The club joined the Auckland Recreational Artistic programme and formed squads to compete at that

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level. “Last year the squads competed at six Auckland competitions with great success,” she says. The programme grew from 35 participants last year to 55 this year. A connection with Australia was made at a clubs’ conference last year, and the decision to compete overseas followed. Hayley says the club hopes to continue to compete in Melbourne annually and wants to take part in Australian nationals in the future.

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Moment of brilliance seals champ’s placing After crossing the start line in 20th position, Cailen Rochford was never going to place at the O’pen Bic World Championships, until he made a dramatic decision. The 13-year-old Wentworth College student competed in the U17 category at Arenys De Mar in Barcelona last month. After qualifying for gold fleet he was set to sail 12 races, but due to extremely light winds competed in just two. He came fifth place in the first race, leaving him a slim chance at finishing on the podium with one race remaining. “I had a shocker of a start in the second race, crossing the start line in 20th position, meaning all the others boats in front were giving me wind shadow,” Cailen says. Things got worse as he rounded the bottom marker in 21st position before he saw a chance to make a break. “Everyone was travelling on the right side of the course, but I stood up in my boat to take a good look at the water and noticed a real good patch of wind on the left side. “In the past I had been reluctant to follow my gut feeling, but my coach Russell Coutts encouraged me to do that so I took a chance and went left.” This worked out to be a stroke of genius as he was one of just two to do so and made up a lot of ground on the other boats. “In light winds, big decisions make big

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time, so Russell would get us to stay in the hotel until racing commenced, whereas other competitors were getting baked in the sun.” Cailen also trained alongside Mattias for a week prior to the racing, where he adapted to sailing in light conditions. That was Cailen’s last race in the O’pen Bic class as he has now transitioned to sailing with Mattias in a 29er, training at Manly Sailing Club. “The dream would be to sail a 49er at the Olympic Games for New Zealand and I’m also interested in sailing Wasps, a foiling boat.” He would like to thank everyone who supported his fundraising campaign to get to the championships, with over $6000 raised.

gains and that worked in my favour.” Cailen finished up in first place, a massive 15 metres ahead of second placed racer, Hibiscus Coast resident Mattias Coutts. “I almost couldn’t believe that I had won the race and got third overall,” Cailen says. “I was absolutely stoked that New Zealand sailors got all three podium places.” Had Rochford finished second in that race, his overall placing would have dropped to sixth. He puts his success down to that decision-making and great coaching from Russell. “One of the challenges we had to deal with was the heatwave in Spain at the

The Hibiscus Coast Netball Centre was buzzing for its end of winter season games on Saturday, September 8. A total of 18 intermediate teams, eight senior teams and four college teams (Year 9-13) played their final matches throughout the day. Orewa College players turned out in brightly coloured tutus, as did a team from Kingsway School. Senior players took the court in the afternoon, including a strong contingent from the Hibiscus Coast Raiders. Next up at the netball centre in Edith Hopper Park, Manly, is Twilight Netball. This begins for junior players (Years 3-8) on October 25 and for seniors and collegiate players on October 23. The games continue right through to early December. Registration is open now. Info: www.hbcnetball.co.nz

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Classifiedadvertising COMMUNITY NOTICES A CLUB FOR SEMI RETIRED AND RETIRED PEOPLE. Monthly meetings with guest speakers, bus trips, luncheons, movie group, plus other social get to gethers, a great way to meet other locals. Now open for new members. -Whangaparaoa Combined Friendship Club. Ph Pat Hoyle 428 5285 A SUNDAY SOCIAL DANCE - ballroom, Latin American etc. All welcome. 4th Sunday of month, 5pm-8pm. Silverdale Hall, Ph 427 5542. Next event September 23. A TALK AT THE THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY “Women of Spiritual Integrity” - about women of different cultures who have reach a certain spiritual status. 22nd September 2pm. 9E Forest Glen. All Welcome. Suggested

donation $5 including tea and cake. 09 427 0149 ARE YOU A SMALL, LOCAL NOT-FOR PROFIT GROUP helping people in our community and in need of some funds? Hibiscus Community House may be able to help. Christine 4263598 or email hbccommunityhouse@xtra.co.nz BADMINTON PLAYERS wanted at the Stanmore Bay Leisure Centre, Wednesdays, 9am till 11am. Beginners most welcome. Friendly atmosphere. BOWLING CLUB FOR PARTIALLY SIGHTED Every Wednesday 9.30am– 11.30am, St. Andrews Church Hall, Centreway Rd, Orewa. New Members very welcome. Ph. Virginia 09 426 8454 BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE IN PUBLIC SPEAKING and leadership skills in a fun and friendly environment with Hibiscus Coast Toastmasters.

We meet every second Tuesday from 7.30pm-9.30pm at the Bridge Club in Edith Hopper Park. Next meeting Tues September 18 and October 2 CAFE CONNECT, 10am, 2nd Monday of each month @ Orewa Community Church For the retired age group to meet in a cafe style atmosphere, while enjoying a variety of music, entertainment & guest speakers. Gold coin donation. Ph 424 3159 CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH CLUB Thursdays (Term), Ōrewa Library, 3.30pm Practise your English conversation skills with us. An ESOL teacher will be on hand to help you practise. The sessions are informal and is open to all – those for whom English is a second language. No booking is required. DO YOU HAVE ANY OLD CAR OR

BOAT BATTERIES sitting in your garage, that you no longer want? – Any batteries (although not the small AAA batteries) The Orewa Lions collect all old batteries and ALL the money received for them goes into the Child Mobility Foundation fund, give us a call and we can pick up. Ph Laurie 426 3122 or Mandy 426 0586. Info: www. lionsclubs.org.nz/Clubs/Activities/ChildMobility EMPATHY SUPPORT GROUP for those bereaved by suicide. Held last Monday of every month, 7pm. Orewa: Hibiscus Coast Community House, Western Reserve, 214 Hibiscus Coast Highway. Gold coin donation please towards refreshments. All welcome at any time. Contact Susan 021 884 162 for further information. continued p30

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Classifiedadvertising COMMUNITY NOTICES ENJOY AND AFTERNOON OF BINGO (Housie) at Bowls Orewa every Friday at 1 pm. Play $20 Houses for only $2. 50 prizes available from $20 to $1000. All Welcome. Info: 426 2138 or 426 1424 ESCAPE MONDAY MORNING BLUES Join us for coffee and company or Manly Methodist Church, 9.30am. Ph Jackie 427 0428. GRANDPARENTS NEEDED! Looking for something to add more value to your life, keep you feeling young and active? Grandchildren living far away? Volunteer to be a Surrogate Grandparent (Charity CC54933) and help support a young family. All you need is time and love children. All applicants police checked. Apply: www. surrogategrandparents.org.nz FRIDAY ART GROUP, Friday 10am - 1pm @ Orewa Community Church. Exercise your artistic abilities and meet with like minded people in a relaxed and friendly environment. Ph Alan Smith 09 962 4929. GOOD AS NEW PRE LOVED KIDSMARKET Saturday 15 September, Orewa Community Centre, 9am-12 noon. 50 stalls selling quality pre loved kids: clothes, toys, books, games, nursery furniture and Buggies. Great fun, lots of bargains. HARRIERS AND TRIATHLON Hibiscus Coast Harriers and Triathlon Club running groups from Red Beach Surf Club Wednesdays 6pm and Saturdays 8.45am, Te Haruhi Bay Shakespear Park. Info: www.hibiscuscoasthtc.co.nz or www.facebook.com/HCHTC HIBISCUS COAST CONCERT BAND is a local community band for members of all ages and abilities. If you would like to join us, come to a rehearsal, from 7pm-9pm fortnight, Orewa College. Visit www.hccb.org.nz, or ph 021 186 4599 to check next rehearsal. HIBISCUS COAST GARDEN CLUB, Monday August 20. Meet 9.30am at The Bridge Club, Manly, Edith Hopper Park. $3 entry includes delicious morning tea. Enter your specimen bloom in your own vase. Also small trading table and raffle. We then car pool and enjoy a local garden. Friendly group, new folk most welcome. Ph Annabelle 424 8873 HIGH TEA & CONVERSATION – Sunday September 23, 2pm-4pm, Menopa Restaurant, 400 Whangaparaoa Rd. A time to sit back and relax, enjoy a little nostalgia, conversation and wonderful food. Speaker, Gaylene Chambers, is sharing her story as they journeyed into the world of Autism with their son. High Tea $35pp (gluten free $40) Beautiful selection of food, with hot pots of tea on the tables. Only 20 seats available. Ph Trish Stewart 021 115 3086. trishstewart03@gmail.com HIBISCUS COAST HIGHLAND PIPES AND DRUMS We are wanting a snare drummer to join our band and tutor others. Tuition on bag pipes offered. Retired players and supporters

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welcome. Wednesday 7.30pm practices, St Johns Ambulance Hall 36 Silverdale Rd. Ph Gayle Robinson 424 1166 or 021 104 3497 or Bob Logan 4241838. HIBISCUS COAST STAMP CLUB meets the 2nd Thursday each month at the Methodist Church Hall Whangaparaoa Road opposite the Fire Station, 1.30pm. Interesting and informative meetings, guest speakers; buy, sell, swap stamps, new members welcome. Ph 427 6344. HIBISCUS COAST U3A Members meet at the Salvation Army Hall, Silverdale, the third Monday of every second month, 10am for a general meeting with guest speaker and morning tea. If you are over 55 and would like to join visit www. u3ahbc.co.nz, or ph Kaye 424 5855. HIBISCUS COAST VIP CLUB (Visually Impaired Peoples Club) is in need of volunteer drivers and a caterer. We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Presbyterian Church Hall in Centreway Rd. 10am till 12.15pm. Early, light lunch served. Ph Shelley 426 2298 HIBISCUS MEN’S SHED COFFEE CLUB. 1st Wednesday every month at 11am, Red Beach Surf Club, Ngapara Rd Red Beach. HIBISCUS SPIRIT AWAKENING AND HEALING CENTRE Meet fortnightly, Wednesday 7.30pm-9pm. “Medium” on platform for spirit communication, and supper after service. Friendly group of people. Everyone welcome. 9e Annalise Rd, Orewa. For details and development class enquiries ph Lynda 424 1998. OREWA COMMUNITY CRAFT GROUP meets 2nd & 4th Thursday 1-3pm Orewa Presbyterian Church Hall, 107 Centreway Rd. Bring your own work or join with others to make a community craft project. All welcome. Ph Maureen 427 9948. OREWA KEEP FIT CLUB Gentle exercises to music for ladies. Every Thursday at 9.30am, Presbyterian Church hall, 107 Centreway Rd, Orewa. Ph Anne 424 5365 or email anne@ kiwipride.co.nz OREWA LADIES CLUB 1st Thursday of the month, 10am, St John’s Catholic Church Orewa. Friendship, speakers and outings. Ph Audrey 426 7115. PATROLLERS WANTED – Your local Hibiscus Coast Community Patrol is a voluntary group who want to make a difference in our community. We work closely with the Police. New Patrollers are required to have clean licence and

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age and gender is no barrier. Police checks will be required. Contact Frank 426 3122 or Roger 426 6627. PSYCHIC MEDIUM, CLAIRVOYANT, SPIRITUAL HEALER. Tabetha McHugh will deliver messages from your loved ones from the other side and also talk about her recent near death experience. September 29, Warkworth Masonic Lodge, 3 Baxter St. 7pm-9pm. Gold coin donation/koha. RODNEY APHASIA SUPPORT Meeting for people with aphasia and their caregivers, 4th Thursday of month, Rotary House Silverdale, 1.30pm-3.30pm. Membership single $15, couple $20 includes afternoon tea, guest speakers, aphasia library, and attendance to workshops designed to help improve communication. Guests welcome. Contact Lisa Administrator rodneyaphasiagroup@gmail.com. SENIOR MOMENTS is looking for a part time Centre-coordinator on a volunteer basis for two mornings per week in Red Beach. We are looking for an enthusiastic person with empathy for and experienced in working with seniors. If you are interested in fulfilling this rewarding role please email Senior Moments at info@senior-moments.co or visit www.senior-moments.co. SENSORY MOVIE EXPERIENCE at Hoyts Whangaparaoa its happening!! 4.15pm Friday September 21 Christopher Robin. The lights will be on but dimmed a little, with the music set lower. $10 for everyone. Open to all Kids/Adults with Special Needs - Spread the word- the more the merrier! Feel relaxed amongst everyone and enjoy this awesome experience without feeing judged.

PUBLIC NOTICES ESTUARY ARTS CHARITABLE TRUST AGM. Tues Sept 25. Estuary Arts Centre, 214 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa, 7pm. All welcome. MAYGROVE RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION AGM 23 September, Maygrove Rest Home, 12 Riverside Road, Orewa, 2pm. Afternoon tea to follow. All welcome. Info ph 426 3742.

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“You Grow it & I’ll Mow it” Phone Joe 021 624 494 joseph@propertyfit.co.nz SECURITY ALARM SERVICING Local technician, 20 years experience. Ph 027 553 3032 or 09 428 5887 A PUMP DOCTOR will keep you pumping. Ph 0274 430 654. CABINET MAKER/JOINER (RETIRED) Tables, drawers, dressers, shelving, cabinets etc. Low rates. Workmanship guaranteed. Ph Derek 021 641 847 or 426 3541. HANDYMAN Carpentry, small jobs, rubbish removal etc Phone/Txt Dave 027 420 5155 PLASTERING, GIB STOPPING, Repairs/ small jobs. Keith 424 8841/022 682 4760. PAINTING Interior/exterior, free quotes. Phone Jef 021 164 9709. QUALITY HOME REPAIRS, Remodelling, Electrical, Plumbing. Medium size jobs please. 42 years experience. Call Richard 022 158 0659. PEST CONTROL, Flies, spiders, cockroaches, ants, rodents, wasps. Competitive prices. Ph 426 2253. 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

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HEALTH SUPPORT NATURALLY 27 September, 7.30pm-9pm, 214 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa. How to reduce chemical use naturally. Lucky door prizes + free samples. Entry $2. RSVP 021 308 309 essential FINGERNAILS & TOENAILS CUT & FILED includes foot massage. $30 per person or $50 for two people. Polish $5 extra. I will come to you. Ph 424 0676. Support the businesses that support Hibiscus Matters

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

DINING OUT LAMBS FRY N BACON, smoked snapper fish pie, beef n Guinness hot pot. Wed to Sun, Walnut Cottage cafe’ ph 427 5570.

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Career Mum event. Rediscovering Me - navigating career, family and my needs, Whangaparaoa Community Hub, 707 Whangaparaoa Rd, 9.30am-11am. Childcare support available. Tickets $12, includes light refreshments. Info and tickets: www.careermum. co.nz/events

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Jim Joll & Debbie Dorday Show, Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, 43a Vipond Road, Stanmore Bay, 7pm. $20 door charge. Info: phone 424 9026. Hibiscus Coast National Council of Women celebrates 125 years of Suffrage with a High Tea, Rotary House, Hibiscus Coast Highway, Silverdale, from 2pm. Guest speaker Katy Bradford, TVNZ political reporter. Tickets $30 from Jenny, phone 021 045 9772 or email davenjen@xtra.co.nz. All welcome.

Elvis Tribute Show, Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, 43a Vipond Rd, Stanmore Bay, 3pm. Tickets $20 from the RSA. Nonmembers welcome. Info: phone 424 9026. Note: This event was rescheduled from August 26, due to illness.

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Roger and the Ramjets, Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, 43a Vipond Road, Stanmore Bay, 7pm. $5 door charge. Info: phone 424 9026.

Blessing of the Animals, Red Beach Methodist Church, 76 Red Beach Rd, 9.30am. All welcome. Stay for morning tea. All welcome. (see story p19)

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Catwalk Arts wearable art awards raising funds for local Hospice services. Orewa Arts and Events Centre, Orewa College, 80 Riverside Road, 2pm and 7pm. Tickets phone 09 425 9535. (see ad p23)

The Bookclub, by Roger Hall. Centrestage Theatre, Centreway Rd, Orewa. Three shows only. Tickets: centrestagetheatre.co.nz or ph 09 4267 282 (see ad p24) Latin American Artists’ Exhibition, Orewa Library, Moana Ave, Orewa. Free entry.

Men’s Health Seminar, hosted by Orewa Lions Club, Sharks Function Centre, Victor Eaves Park, Orewa, 2pm-5pm. Entry by gold coin. Hibiscus Coast health professionals talk about men’s health issues, natural alternatives and fitness. All men welcome.

Gillian Vaughn presents Welcome to the Godwits, Estuary Arts Centre, 214B Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa, 10.30am. Hosted by Hibiscus Coast Forest & Bird, followed by placement of The Flock around Orewa Estuary.

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Food Intolerances We have all heard of food allergies. Think of the kids that have to go to school with an epi-pen because a mere sniff of a peanut can cause a life threatening allergic reaction. But have you heard of a food intolerance? Food intolerances are not the same as a food allergy, although some of the symptoms may be similar. Intolerances are tricky to diagnose because symptoms can appear from one up to 48 hours after eating the problematic food with effects lasting for hours or even days. And whilst symptoms often involve the stomach such as gas, abdominal pain, nausea or diarrhoea, other symptoms might include migraines, rashes and fatigue - manifestations which are not readily attributed to ingestion of a certain food. There are many foods and food groups that can cause these intolerances. From lactose intolerances to caffeine aversions, FODMAP issues to soy sensitivities. Gluten is a protein found in wheat and must be totally avoided by individuals who have coeliac disease. However, you can have a gluten sensitivity even if you don’t have coeliac disease which means you might suffer from annoying stomach symptoms such as cramping and bloating along with other health issues such as anxiety and/or depression, headaches and joint pain after eating gluten containing foods. Salicylates are another example of a group of foods that can cause a food intolerance. Salicylates are found in a wide range of foods including fruits, vegetables, teas, coffee, spices, nuts and honey. Usually salicylates are good for us but for some they cause gut symptoms, hives and even respiratory symptoms. Whereas very small traces of a food might trigger an allergic reaction, the reaction by an individual with a food intolerance is varied and even large amounts of the responsible food may be tolerated before a response eventuates. Although food intolerances don’t cause the life threatening situations of a food allergy they can nevertheless impact your health and quality of life. Seek help from a health professional if you have any concerns.

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Career Mum event. Building my Brand – energizing my CV, bio or Linked In profile, Whangaparaoa Community Hub, 707 Whangaparaoa Rd, 9.30-11am. Childcare support available. Tickets $12, includes light refreshments. Info and tickets: www.careermum.co.nz/events

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Red Beach rippa team does North Harbour proud Red Beach School’s mixed Rippa team returned from representing North Harbour last week with some amazing stories to share with family and classmates. The Year 5/6 team got the chance to compete in the Rippa Rugby Championship in Wellington after winning the North Harbour primary school competition last month. A total of 20 schools (200 players) took part, all representing their provincial union. Red Beach made it to the bronze final, where the team was defeated by Nawton School, representing Waikato, 25-15. The match was described as “skilful and enjoyable” in NZ Rugby’s after-match press release. Manawatu (College Street Normal School) went on to win the final against Bay of Plenty (Te Akau ki Papamoa School) Wellington-based Black Ferns Monica Tagoai, Marcelle Parkes Jackie PateaFereti, Joanah Ngan Woo and Women’s Rugby World Cup winners Kendra Cocksedge and Les Elder attended the tournament to support the teams, as well as taking part in Assistant Referee duties throughout the tournament. But perhaps the biggest highlight for the young teams was a surprise visit from 13 All Blacks at a dinner held the night before the championship, September 10. The team was in the capital for their match against South Africa. The All Blacks served dinner to the 200

Clockwise from top, the North Harbour team was surprised by a visit from the All Blacks. North Harbour’s Charley March evades a defender. Troy Wentworth makes a break in a match against Southland. Flynn O’Donnell of Red Beach in a match versus Bay of Plenty.

Rippa Rugby players, had photos taken and answered the players’ questions. NZ Rugby head of participation and development, Steve Lancaster, congratulated all the teams. “Qualifying for the Rippa Champs is

a big achievement and all the teams should be really proud of the way they represented their school and province.” He said the aim of the tournament is to give young people positive experiences through sport as well as

develop a lifelong love of rugby. “For some of the Rippa players this season might be the first time they have played rugby and our hope is that they go home and sign up to play at their local club.”

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