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Coast Christmas feature Steve Caines of Orewa says ACC’s decision not to give him a ReWalk leaves him back on a wheelchair or scooter. Right, Steve spent three years learning to walk in this ReWalk exoskeleton. Inset photo, Cheril Clarke

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ACC decision robs Orewa man’s independence

Steve Caines of Orewa, who is paralysed from the chest down, is locked in a battle with ACC over its refusal to provide a piece of equipment that enables him to walk independently. ACC funded Steve to learn to use the ReWalk equipment – a battery powered exoskeleton – which he did successfully over a three-year period.

Towards the end of the training, he applied to ACC to obtain a ReWalk, and says he was gutted to be turned down. “What is the point of funding three years of training, paying for me to be in a position where I can walk again, and then taking away that option?” Steve says. “ACC clearly don’t want me to walk again – they say that my callipers

and crutches, or a wheelchair or scooter are enough. Find me anyone who wants to spend life in a wheelchair – there is no one. I have had a taste of an independent life that puts less demand on my body and the health system, and now it has been snatched away.” Thirteen years ago, a motorcycle accident left the 50-year-old engineer paralysed from the chest down. Ever

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since he has been fighting to get back on his feet. The health professionals he works closely with, including a number of doctors, physiotherapists and occupational therapists, support him in his desire for a ReWalk, saying the benefits to a person’s physical and mental health of standing upright are significant. continued page 2

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Continued from p1.... Several of them note the importance Steve places on being able to stand, and the positive effects of this on muscle strength, bone density and the digestive system compared with remaining seated in a wheelchair. Steve says that walking using leg callipers, as he has since the accident, puts a lot of strain on his body, especially the shoulders, whereas the ReWalk takes the load more effectively. “I learned to use callipers because 13 years ago they were the only option,” Steve says. “Technology has moved on and I welcomed it.” Mastering the ReWalk required the fitness, focus and commitment of an athlete and Steve is the first New Zealander to successfully see a ReWalk trial to completion. He says he was determined to tick every box that ACC asked of him in the trial, and in many cases he exceeded their requirements. He was signed off by his physios as having successfully completed the ReWalk trial, including being able to walk independently, in July. However, ACC appears not to be relying on this report, but rather on the findings of other experts. ACC spokesperson James Funnell says specialists at the Auckland Spinal Unit have told ACC they do not believe an exoskeleton is a suitable aid for someone with Steve’s type of spinal cord injury. “The spinal unit believes that training programmes for Steve should not focus on walking, and we have informed him of this,” James says. “Steve has not yet been able to use the exoskeleton independent of therapist supervision.” James also cites safety concerns around the demands the ReWalk places on Steve’s upper body, and says ACC believes there is a high risk of him falling while using it. Steve refutes these claims, saying the goal posts keep changing. “It comes back to this – if this system was not working for me, why would ACC continue to fund me through the trial,

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including after that spinal unit report was written, and then turn around and say it’s unsafe? I only ever fell in the exoskeleton in the first few months while I got the body position right. And I have used it independently on many occasions. That is why I’m so excited about the prospects it holds for my future.” The final report by Steve’s physiotherapists Neuro Rehab Results, dated July 27, notes that with the ReWalk Steve can walk in his local community safely and independently. “He can walk over even and uneven surfaces. He can walk from home to the local community and access buildings such as the Post Office. Whilst he is able to perform some of these tasks using callipers, it results in increased strain on his shoulders compared to use of the ReWalk,” the report says. The report goes on to note the importance that Steve places on the restoration of his walking function. “Over the course of this programme we have explored other options with Steve and after weighing the options we feel strongly that the ReWalk is the best option,” the report says. The ReWalk costs around $115,000 but ACC says the decision not to fund it for Steve has nothing to do with cost. “We fund a considerable range of very expensive equipment for our clients where it is deemed appropriate, safe and beneficial.” James says to date ACC has spent $79,000 on training for independence programmes for Steve but cannot say what percentage of this involved the ReWalk, as it was not individually costed. Steve says learning to use the ReWalk left him the fittest he has been since his accident and he is afraid of seeing that health decline now that he is back on callipers, a scooter or wheelchair. “They taught me a whole lot of skills and offered me a way to become an active part of the community again. I can’t believe after all that they would return me to a wheelchair.”

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Auckland waters a sea of plastic Penlink figures reworked again Seawater scooped from the Tiri channel proved to contain plenty of tiny pieces of plastic – which was a disappointment to the sailors who recorded the data. The plastic was pulled from the ocean in a super fine Mantra trawl, designed to collect even the tiniest particles. It was among the final trawls undertaken by the crew of the ship Today, which spent six months sailing from California to New Zealand, trawling for plastic along its 8800-mile journey. The ship arrived in New Zealand last month. The Eat Less Plastic project is supported by a number of celebrities, including Rhys Darby and Martin Henderson, who all took a turn onboard, and well-known sailors such as Chris Dickson. The information collected by the team goes to the 5 Gyre Institute, a nonprofit organisation in Los Angeles whose mission it is ‘to empower action against the global health crisis of plastic pollution through science, education, and adventure’. This brand new data will be used to analyse and quantify the impacts that plastic is having on the ocean and marine life as well as the wider ecosystem. Captain of the ship, Phil Somerville, is an Aucklander whose parents are long time residents of Stanmore Bay. So he says he was hopeful that the trawls undertaken in Auckland, including one on November 14 between Gulf Harbour and Tiritiri Matangi Island, would net only a small amount of plastic. “In fact, it was one of the heaviest loads we’ve seen, no doubt assisted by the currents and tides,” he says. “It was right up there on the scale, which I found surprising.” The trawling process involved skimming the top 30cm of water for around 1-2 hours. The contents of the net were then sieved and analysed. A lot of micro-plastic (pieces less than 5mm) was found, as well as larger pieces of plastic and other rubbish. Phil says 95 percent of all the trawls had plastic in them and that they hope to concentrate efforts in the Pacific in future – he says the plastic pollution

Top, Phil Somerville and the crew of Today sailed the globe, trawling the sea for plastic and found plenty in Tiri channel. The painstaking process of analyzing the micro-plastic “catch”.

was particularly bad off the Fiji islands. He says future work will focus on education for the Fijian government and school children. Info: eatlessplastic.com

Seawall mediation underway Mediation between the parties for and against the building of a seawall on Orewa Beach is set to begin this week, almost a year after an appeal was lodged. The proposal for a seawall on the beach between Marine View and Kohu Street was declined consent by Auckland Council, on the advice of independent commissioners, last December and on December 22 Council lodged an appeal, effectively against its own decision. Since then here have been two hearings to sort out issues related to the process of appealing against your own decision. Last week Council confirmed that formal mediation has been scheduled for November 28 and 29. A hearing time has been set aside by the Environment Court in the weeks of April 8 and 15.

Auckland Transport is spending close to a quarter of a million dollars ($240,875) on a reworked business case for the Penlink project. In a report to Auckland Council’s Finance Committee meeting on November 14, Auckland Transport (AT) said that a contract has been awarded “to update the [Penlink] business case, which will explore the financial and commercial cases for bringing the project forward to next year without impacting Auckland Council’s balance sheet.” The contract for the work has gone to Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC). AT spokesperson Mark Hannan says that the 2013 business case was for a four-lane road and this new report will provide updated costs and funding criteria for a two-lane road. He says PwC is also investigating how the funding gap can be bridged. It had been assumed that the gap between the project cost and the allocated funding would be bridged by tolling, but it appears other options are being considered, although Mr Hannan says it’s premature to discuss these. “A total of $200m is allocated to Penlink in the Regional Land Transport Plan, and the current cost estimate for Penlink is around $300m,” Mr Hannan says. “They are testing the assumption that tolling is a viable option.” Currently the $200m (which comes from a combination of the regional fuel tax, NZ Transport Agency and AT) is allocated for the 2025-28 period, and Mr Hannan says PwC will also determine whether the project can be brought forward from that timing. “The next step in the process will depend on whether the business case identifies a viable funding/financial mechanism to bring the project forward,” he says. Cr John Watson says Auckland Council is keen to bring the project start date forward but is constrained by its debt to revenue ratio which means it is very restricted by what it can borrow over the next three years. “The current work is investigating how the start date could be brought forward significantly,” Cr Watson says. “There are alternative mechanisms such as through the Crown Infrastructure Partner structure, which is being used in other infrastructure provision – this, and other options, will be examined.” Mr Hannan says that AT wants the PwC report to go before its board next February.

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I read with interest your article about the planned sculpture for the Orewa beach front (HM November 1). I do hope the people who organise this will make it an attractive sight for us all to see. I personally do not think the one at the Arts Centre is at all attractive. Can it not be colourful? I think back to the signs put up for the entrances to Orewa – I think they are so boring and do not catch the eyes of many visitors. Silverdale has a great one, you clearly can see it and appreciate it. Rita Browning, Orewa

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Silverdale Centre has their own large sign at the corner of Wainui and so the Village signs should be restored – as soon as possible. The Village is great place and is a destination in its own right. Lorraine Sampson, Silverdale Editor’s note: For more on this issue, see the story from our April 1 edition at www.localmatters.co.nz

Number to note Recently there was an article in your paper about “Board funds better freedom camping enforcement” (HM November 1). What an excellent idea! Can you tell us who to phone should people be freedom camping in areas that are not marked for it? Joe Housse, Orewa Editor’s note: Hibiscus & Bays Local Board deputy chair Janet Fitzgerald says to call Auckland Council on 09 301 0101 regarding any freedom camping issues. She says it is important that this is the number contacted to provide proof regarding those areas where freedom camping is happening and shouldn’t be. These figures will be looked at when the Bylaw is formulated.

Where’s the Village? Signs which formerly pointed to Silverdale Village have been replaced with signs saying Silverdale Centre. This was done with no consultation with businesses in the Village and has caused confusion with people trying to find the Village. Silverdale Centre is the complex on the far side of Wainui Road. Due to the changed signage, when a complaint was put into Council regarding the shabby street furniture in the Village, the Council staff went to Silverdale Centre which is privately owned and has good street furniture.

Bird catching trees I just wondered if the local people could please have a look in their gardens to see if they have any parapara or bird catching trees – botanical name Pisonia brunoniana. The leaves are a glossy green but there is also a variegated one. I have just managed to cut one of the extremely sticky orange drupe type flowers off a barbary dove which had one stuck to its plumage. We live in Big Manly so there must be one of these shrubs/trees in the area. People who have one in their garden need to cut the sticky flowers off, otherwise if birds get stuck in them they will die. Sue Bates, Manly Editor’s note: A photo of this notorious tree is provided to help with identification.

Lake clears up It is a year since we pulled up the net under the bridge on Maygrove Lake after Auckland Council built the steel barrier on top of the weir to stop the grass carp from escaping in storms. The grass carp have now cleared the whole lake of oxygen weed and it is looking beautiful. Marie Walding, Maygrove Residents Assoc.

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Once again your local community newspaper, Hibiscus Matters, led the way – our November 14 front page story, which made public the fact that Silverdale School has cancelled future end of year prizegivings, caused an uproar and was picked up by radio and TV here and in Australia as well as flooding Facebook. Here is a representative sample from the hundreds online: Opinions were strongly divided. A number were supportive of the school’s new policy, noting that at primary school level this type of ranking is not needed. “Certificates at primary school are not the benchmark for success at school or in life… we are talking about 5-12 year olds who are still at the very beginning of their educational journey and are learning many immeasurable skills,” one person commented. Other comments along this line included: “The emphasis our society puts on competitiveness and winning can be crushing for many. There are other more inclusive ways.” “Everyone thrives on positive reinforcement so there is simply no place for making some people feel less than others. We should be encouraging one another towards our own individual success, not measuring against what we think success looks like.” Some could see both sides – “… the wave of parents who hammer the school after the prizegivings because ‘their precious’ didn’t get recognised may be the underlying cause. The school is screwed either way.” Then there was the pragmatic – “ I guess they won’t have any names to put on the honours boards then.” Others see it as “PC gone mad” “I think it’s sad that kids can’t be recognised for their hard work and talent – PC gone wrong in my opinion,” was a typical comment, along with “Primary school is the foundation for High School. If children do not aspire to achieve because there is no or little recognition, it does have a negative impact on any human being.” Have your say on Hibiscus Matters’ Facebook page.

This was seen recently at Silverdale Warehouse – perhaps a response to the retail overkill of the season?

This “tree” appeared, as if by magic, on Tindalls Beach a few weeks ago. All it needs are a few Christmas decorations.

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With tempers frayed over the changes being made at Silverdale market, it was possibly a bit more than a typo when new market manager Sarah Compain was introduced to the community by the business association’s press release as Sarah “Complain”.

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The Auckland Ratepayers’ Alliance says it is ‘swiping left’ on Orakei Local Board’s decision to grant $2000 to educational programmes that include an “online dating workshop for non-techy adults”. The workshop includes how to make a good online dating profile, how to take sexy pictures, what to write to suitors, and face-to-face speed dating practice. “Who knew that the most pressing need for Orakei ratepayers is free Tinder classes?,” the Alliance spokesperson says. “It’s great that old folks are benefiting from dating apps, but this activity shouldn’t be a priority for ratepayer funding.”

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Lane, Orewa (behind Countdown), during working hours, until the office closes for the summer break, on December 18. Everything donated will be given to one of three local agencies that provide food to people in need at Christmas – the local Police’s new Christmas collection (HM November 14), the Hibiscus Coast Community House’s foodbank and Love Soup Hibiscus Coast. Together, can help make Christmas Day something to look forward to for all Coast residents. Terry Moore, Editor

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Joy riders a danger on Stanmore Beach

Four-wheel drives, cars, quad bikes and motorcycles are driving along Stanmore Bay Beach, often at speed, to the consternation of local residents. Vehicles are not permitted on the beach, unless they are launching or retrieving boats, however some are heading onto the beach for fun, driving between the main boat ramp at Stanmore Bay Reserve and the one at Cooper Road. The problem has been observed by residents to be worse in summer. Stanmore Bay resident Claire Tierney says she has been seeking action from Auckland Council and the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board on the issue for more than three years, supported by a group of other beachgoers. She has sent numerous videos, photos and reports and made a presentation to the Council’s Regulatory Committee “out of sheer frustration” on September 13. “The result of this was the No Vehicles on Beach sign that went up by the toilet at the main boat ramp,” Claire says. “It is not large enough and not in the right place. I want signs at all the beach access points, so no drivers can say they didn’t see the sign.” “Councillor John Watson has tried to push council staff to act on this in a common sense manner and Wayne Walker has also been supportive but so far it’s like banging your head against a brick wall,” Claire says.

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Vehicles of various kinds are joy riding along Stanmore Bay Beach, causing anxiety for beach goers. Right, This sign at Stanmore Bay appears to be easy for drivers to ignore as they head past it onto the beach.

She says the fact that the Community Facilities department of Council is in the process of auditing signs throughout the Hibiscus & Bays area could be slowing progress on provision of more signs. Claire says the speeds that the vehicles travel at, close to people walking on the beach and children playing, makes it a serious safety concern. “As far as I can see Council’s response has been to treat these vehicles on beaches incidents as a nuisance rather than as a matter of public safety. All we want are some decent signs,” she says. “How hard can it be?” Claire also made a presentation to last week’s Hibiscus & Bays Local Board meeting in hopes of gaining more traction. Waitemata Police north area prevention manager, Senior Sergeant

Steve Pivac, says Police have received reports of vehicles being operated dangerously on beaches. He says they have been able to speak with a vehicle’s owner after it was identified in a photo sent in by a member of the public. “We would advise anyone who sees someone using a vehicle in a dangerous manner on the beach to report the matter immediately,” Snr Sgt Pivac says. “We ask if possible for the vehicle’s registration and a photo of it, along with details about the time and place.” Snr Sgt Pivac says Police will follow up on any such reports. Hibiscus & Bays Local Board chair Julia Parfitt says she is talking with Police about the possibility of extending their summer focus on driving habits at Muriwai Beach to Hibiscus Coast beaches.

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Last month Auckland Council proposed a new time and season for dogs to be allowed on beaches and parks, which, if adopted, will apply to the whole of Auckland. Currently times vary in different local board areas. The proposal is for dogs to be prohibited from 10am-7pm on beaches and parks (that have time/ date restrictions), from Labour Weekend to March 31. Crs Wayne Walker and John Watson were the only councillors to vote against the proposal, saying that the existing rules are working well in the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board area. Dog owners say that some of the biggest losers, if the new time and date definition is adopted, will be in this area, as the existing regional time and date seasonal restriction here is 10am to 5pm, from Labour Weekend to March 1. A statement of proposal is to go back to the Council’s Regulatory Committee and Governing Body next February/March. It will then be notified so that the public can have a say, expected to be around May. Council aims to have any changes in place by the end of next year.

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Community spirit Earlier this year local school students were asked to give their views on life on the Hibiscus Coast. Some of them said they would like to see more of a sense of ‘community’ or ‘belonging’. This was a little surprising for in years gone by the Coast has always had a really strong sense of community. This had its origins with the early settlers. In the 1920s, for instance, the entire population of the peninsula would gather on Manly Beach for the ‘Settlers’ Christmas Picnic’. There were running races, watermelons and a big dance at the hall in the evening. These early communities were also incredibly self-reliant. During the 1950s the Whangaparaoa Ratepayers Association built the community’s tennis courts, bowling club and hall, which acted as a picture theatre, library and dance venue. It was a remarkable feat financed by the raising of bonds from within the local community and the generous donations of materials and free labour. There was a distinctly independent, ‘can-do’ attitude on the Coast and a community spirit that stood out. It was also laid back and friendly – people would stop and talk to each other. Over recent decades urbanization has caught up with us, and fast. This brought with it social issues, a number of which remain largely hidden from public view. And because we live in such a beautiful environment, outside agencies sometimes erroneously assume there must be few problems. Some though can actually be worse. However, we are fortunate to have some truly remarkable people in our midst. They do so much for the community and often with little or no recognition. One such group is devoted to saving the lives of young people. The recent passing of their main benefactor, an amazingly generous and committed man, has posed some real challenges, as has having to move from a location vital to the sensitive nature of their work. They need help. For a group that has done so much good in our community and which is so desperately needed, it is disturbing to see such governmental indifference to both their modest needs and to the truly remarkable success they have had in dealing with one of the most pressing social problems of our time. So for the young people who wanted a little more sense of community and belonging we can all help …a friendly smile, a hello, a little kindness. There are plenty of people in our community, young and old alike, who can do with that. Our predecessors knew the importance of such basic humanity to a community. So should we. Merry Christmas everyone.

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Scientist and current NZ Rural Ambassador, Courtney Davies, of Dairy Flat, has certainly made the first 22 years of her life count. She has represented NZ in several different disciplines, attended conferences and science events around the world, set-up her own Ayrshire cattle stud, won numerous scholarships and will soon complete her Master’s thesis in the field of microbiology. The common thread running through her pursuits is agriculture and, in particular, a love of animals, as she explained to Jannette Thompson ...

couple of years ago, one of my prize show cows got mastitis. It made me realise that bacteria and microbes are the big game players in the agricultural world – negatively in the form of disease and positively in processes such as cheese making and milk fermentation. I don’t have a traditional farming background – my Dad was a diver on oil rigs and my Mum is a tertiary tutor who breeds horses – so science has given me a way to be involved in agriculture in a slightly different way. While I was studying a Bachelor of Natural Sciences at Massey University, I did a course on bacteriophage (phage) isolation and genomics. It was my first real experience of hands-on applied research. We used soil samples from home to isolate viruses that infected a particular bacterium. A lot of people think of viruses in a medical sense, or even causes for zombie outbreaks, but these are viruses that only infect bacteria. This means that when you encounter really dangerous bacteria such as tuberculosis and E.coli, these bacteriophage viruses can be used as an alternative to antibiotics. It’s known as phage therapy and is already being used successfully in some countries overseas.

hile NZ still has a focus on antibiotics, we are becoming more aware of the consequences and there are concerns around their use in the agricultural industry, so it’s a really interesting field for me. The beauty of phages is their specificity. Taking antibiotics is like hitting your gut with a nuclear bomb, where as the phages don’t upset the balance between good and bad bacteria. It can be applied in different forms – as a gauze swab on a cut or taken in liquid or pill form. In my Masters project, we’re looking at its application as a spray that could be used prophylactically on hospital masks as an additional barrier of defence. There are more than half a million cases of drug-resistant bacteria, so in countries without access to simple preventative health care, this is the sort of technology that we want to develop. We’re tinkering with nature in a safe way and the results

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’ve been working under Dr Heather Hendrickson, at Massey, who has instilled in me how important it is to be able to communicate science to the wider community. In 2016, I was fortunate to be chosen to attend a conference in Virginia – it was the first time someone from outside of the US had been invited – and it was exciting to showcase NZ’s phage research. I also attended a conference that was held as part of an APEC meeting in Peru and in July this year, I attended the Red Sea summer programme, based at Kaust University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The emphasis over the three weeks was on genetics, microbiology, oceanography and ecology. We got to do some really cool things like snorkelling in the Red Sea and working with students at a local high school. The Red Sea is a fantastic model for climate change because it is so warm. Scientists believe that the fish and corals that thrive there may offer some hope for coral reefs elsewhere, as sea temperatures rise.

ne of the events I loved when I attended Dairy Flat Primary School was the annual Ag Day and as a treat on my 11th birthday, my parents took me along to a local A&P Show. One show turned into two and then the next year I did the whole season. Soon I was buying and selling cattle, and went on to set-up my own stud (Inca Ayrshires). It was intimidating to compete at the shows when I didn’t have a farming background, so I entered the showmanship and parading classes first because they are judged on your ability to show the animal rather than the animal itself. I won the district title six times over eight years, and represented NZ at the Australasian competition last year. Then, to better understand how to look after my animals and show them, I started judging and I’m now a qualified Ayrshire dairy cattle judge, with experience in poultry, merino fleece, sheep and beef cattle and next month I will be learning to judge alpacas. It’s given me the opportunity to represent NZ at several Australian shows and next year I will exhibit cattle in the UK Dairy Day.

nimals encourage us to take a step back from things like technology and see what’s around us. Being involved in A&P events means you have to prepare your animals, take care of them, talk to judges and understand ring etiquette – so it’s a great way for young people to learn skills they might not otherwise develop. As a member of the Northern District Royal Agricultural Society Council, I’ve established a Young Parader competition for five to 19 year olds. Last year, we had 56 competitors and we celebrated with a big prizegiving. It was fantastic with more than 100 people attending. The NZ Rural Ambassador Award from the Royal Agricultural Society provides me with another platform to share my experience, ideas and connect with the next generation of rural enthusiasts, and I will represent NZ at the Australasian final in Perth next year.

will complete my Masters at the end of this year and then I expect to spend some time publishing some of my papers and findings. I’ve already got a number of overseas commitments next year so I think it will be an opportunity to take a step back to assess some of the challenges happening in science. I’d like to do a PhD, but I’d like my research to be applied and relevant, and aimed at solving real world problems. I want what I do to change lives, not just human lives but also animals. One of my aims is also to breed and exhibit a Supreme Champion Cow, having already achieved this with my heifer calf last year!

’ve been the recipient of a number of scholarships during my years of study, which has meant I haven’t had to divide my time between study and

a fulltime job. I’ve been able to use my energy giving back in other ways – as an undergraduate laboratory demonstrator, through agriculture and a lot of volunteering. For example, I’ve judged at the Dairy Flat School Ag Day, which was like going full circle. More recently, I joined Dairy Flat Toastmasters after receiving feedback from the Rural Ambassador interviews that perhaps I talk to fast! The Dairy Flat club is a diverse group of people and I’m learning evaluation skills, as well as better speaking skills. It’s great fun, especially when you have to think on your feet.

feel it’s important to support young people to choose careers that will make them happy and not just satisfy other people’s expectations of them. It’s also important not to stress the small things. Getting less than full marks in every exam is not the end of the world – there are speed bumps on any journey, but the trick is to stay focussed on the big the picture and what you are trying to achieve. I often feel as though I have “imposter syndrome”, being in awe of the achievements made by my peers and feeling like I don’t quite fit in. But, I have come to realise that although everyone might look like they are achieving and getting great results, we all struggle from time-to-time. I’m one of the ambassadors at Massey University and we always encourage students to apply for scholarships. We say to them, “The worst you can hear is ‘no’ and you probably hear that from your parents all the time.” A rejection can be a bit crushing, but it is not the end of the world. We only have one life so I plan to make the most of mine and take every opportunity that comes along.

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Opening the gates on retirement living How the needs of the next generation of retirees are leading to a sea change in the way that modern retirement villages are being designed and developed.

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ETIREMENT village living is increasingly becoming a lifestyle choice according to ANZ Business Insights, with 13.5% of over 75-year olds in retirement villages in 2017 compared with 9.8% in 2008. However, where the word ‘retirement village’ used to conjure up images of gated residential communities, the latest research suggests that the next generation of retirees will be turning this definition on its head, instead seeking ongoing connection, stimulation, engagement with their community beyond the boundary walls. THE BABY BOOMERS ARE COMING The oldest cohort of baby boomers is now reaching retirement age. As this new generation approaches their elder years, retirement village design is adapting to meet their changing needs. Founder of the retirement ‘Village Guide’ Paula Bishop believes “it’s an ‘exciting time’ for the industry and for retirees as retirement village operators are going above and beyond to meet people’s changing needs… some villages are embracing an ‘open-gates’ policy by creating opportunities for residents to connect with the wider community.” says Bishop. Retirement Village operators agree. In the most recent annual survey of retirement village operators conducted by ANZ, 63% of respondents identified the need to develop a new proposition to appeal to new retirees.

Design elements such as cafés act as an invitation to families, friends and the wider community to come and connect with village residents.

An example of an entirely new approach to retirement village design is currently under construction in Red Beach, on the Hibiscus Coast at Metlifecare’s new ‘Gulf Rise’ retirement village.

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pavilions for functions and events and a central bowling green.

An example of an entirely new approach to retirement village design is currently under construction in Red Beach, on the Hibiscus Coast at Metlifecare’s new ‘Gulf Rise’ retirement village. Gates and high boundary walls are noticeably absent in the design, which instead utilises the latest in urban design principles. Security of the village is boosted through a combination of natural strategies meaning crime prevention is integrated into the village design itself, as well as through controlled access and surveillance. Pivotal to the design is the café, located on the entry to the village’s central street, which acts as an invitation to families, friends and the wider community to come and connect with village residents. The rest of the village flows like any wellplanned town, including gardens, open

Metlifecare CEO Glen Sowry said the thinking behind the Gulf Rise project acknowledges the industry is changing. He feels that retirement village developers and operators such as Metlifecare need to listen and ensure they stay up to day with the needs of the retirees of the future. He says “Gulf Rise is the first of our new model of retirement villages under construction in New Zealand. We know from our research that people approaching retirement want to feel connected, they don’t want to be stuck behind high fences. Consumers want to live in a place that feels like a normal street and is bustling and vibrant.” The response to Metlifecare’s new village design has been overwhelming; hundreds of enquiries and appointments have already taken place through their recently opened sales office in Orewa. Michelle Pipping,

Sales Executive in the Gulf Rise sales office reckons the response “is like nothing we have seen before. People are telling me they don’t feel ‘old’ or ready for a traditional retirement village and this development offers them something modern and contemporary instead.” NEXT EDITION: More than lawn bowls: We look at the trend towards wellness which goes beyond physical wellbeing and the effect on the amenities and activities provided within retirement villages.

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User pays infrastructure announced at Milldale The first sod was officially turned on the Milldale residential development in Wainui on November 13, along with the announcement that it is the first project that will have its infrastructure funded by an “innovative new funding model”. The complex model sees a company called Crown Infrastructure Partners (CIP) form an entity called a Special Purpose Vehicle, which has raised money from ACC. A total of $91.3m has been raised to provide five road and wastewater projects to support the 4000 dwellings that will be built in Milldale, as well as a further 5000 homes in the surrounding area. This is made up of $48.9 million from the Special Purposes Vehicle, which will be advanced to Milldale developers Fulton Hogan Land Development, who are responsible for the bulk housing infrastructure. A further $33.5 million from Auckland Council will go towards infrastructure to enable future development on surrounding and land; this will be recovered from development contributions. The model has been created as a way of keeping the debt off Council and Government’s balance sheets. Ultimately it will be the residents of Milldale who will repay the ACC loan, over 35 years. The debt is secured by an encumbrance over each land title, to be repaid initially by the developer and then by the property owners. The annual “infrastructure payment” by

Turning the first sod at Milldale are, from left, Minister Phil Twyford, Mayor Phil Goff, Labour List MP Marja Lubeck and Ian Purdy from ACC. Right, Work has begun on turning farmland into thousands of housing sites.

section owners will be around $650 for an apartment or $1000 for a standalone house. Minister of Housing and Urban Development Phil Twyford was quick to say at the launch that it is not a targeted rate – although the annual charge will be added to residents’ rates bills. Around 40 people, including

representatives of the developer and local politicians, attended the launch. It took place with a backdrop of earthworks that are already underway on what was formerly rural land. As well as around 4000 homes, Milldale will include shops, parks and other civic amenities, educational facilities and a town centre.

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changes to the draft design at the workshop, and a further presentation, including design options and indicative costs, will be discussed with the local board members in February. An additional issue is that a speed reduction on Hibiscus Coast Highway and those roads intersecting within the Boulevard area will be included in Auckland Transport’s Speed Limit Bylaw Review. Auckland Transport is proposing lowering the speed between Riverside Road and Empire Road to 30km/h – the same as the existing section of the Boulevard (Moana to Riverside). The speed changes are part of a Speed Limit Bylaw Review, which will be open for public consultation in the New Year.

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Market seeks ‘new vibrancy’ A new broom is sweeping through Silverdale market, and not everyone is welcoming the changes. The market, which is held on Silverdale Street on Saturdays, is believed to have started in the early 1980s, providing a gathering place for locals. The range on offer includes fruit, vegetables, flowers and meat as well as second hand items, books, crafts and home baking. Stalls run along the lower part of Silverdale Street, as well as inside Silverdale Hall. Stalls located on the hall property are managed by a hall committee (with proceeds going to charity), with the rest managed by the Silverdale Area Business Association. Recently the business association advised its stallholders that prices for those using a gazebo will double to $30, while tables remain at $15 (stalls in the hall area are not affected). At the same time it was announced that a new manager has been employed – Sarah Compain of My Markets. Sarah also runs markets in Orewa, as well as on the North Shore. Her role at Silverdale is partly funded by the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board. The changes ruffled the feathers of some long time stallholders but business association secretary Carole McMinn says the prices had been the same for many years and are now in line with what other markets charge. She says all the money that comes in from the market is put back into developing the market and that with the new manager will come a more

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‘artisan’ feel. “We want to bring in artisans looking to turn hobbies into small businesses,” Carole says. “Change is always difficult, but we believe this will bring a new vibrancy,” she says. Sarah took over management on November 24. She is enthusiastic about the market’s potential and says she plans to bring in entertainment, including a bouncy castle and buskers as well as new stalls. She says there is the potential to extend further down Agency Lane, in a big U-shape. “Currently there are about 15 stalls, so a lot of room for growth,” she says. “It’s a great little market – when I visited I got my week’s worth of fruit, veggies, delicious slices and eggs.” One stallholder, who did not wish to be named, told the paper that it will be important for the new manager and business association to make the existing stallholders feel secure and valued as the changes take place. “Some good communication is needed,” she says. “There are concerns as to whether the promised ‘new vitality’ will really happen and increase sales, or whether stallholders will just pay more.”

Christmas is on our doorstep and this means different things to different people. For some it is exciting, fun, they love the build up to Christmas day, and are at their happiest in the holiday season. For business owners it can mean different things too. It might be a quieter time of the year in December, where there is a slow down in work and clients only want to see them again in the New Year. For others it is their busiest time where they need to make a large amount of sales to see them through a quieter January and February. Wherever people are at, most business owners have worked hard all year and need to find some time to rest, reflect, review and recharge for the year ahead. The longer I’ve been in business, the more I am encouraging people to take time over Christmas to rest, put your feet up, and find time to slow down and enjoy time with your family. Business will always be there, and it seems the years are flying by even faster – or maybe it’s just the way we live gets faster. We never stop in business, because there is always more to do – we need to increase sales, get more clients, work less hours, scale and grow and so on. It’s ongoing and that makes it both exciting and challenging. If you are a business owner, then I know you are busy but the fact is, you will always be busy. So find a way to enjoy the Christmas break, and plan time away from the business. Focus on spending as much time as possible with friends and family, and really be present so you can enjoy fun and good times. This is your business and your life, so you get to make decisions about it. And what can we do to show support for our local business owners? We need to shop local whenever we can, buy local products, show some kindness, pass on referrals and recommendations, mention businesses that give us good service on social media, and make the choice to shop on the Coast. Why? Because these business owners could be the future employers of you or your kids, they aim to provide products or services you need, and we don’t always realise the many ways in which small businesses keep towns and regions going. With Christmas coming up there will be lots of opportunity to buy, so let’s spend money in our local community, share the Christmas spirit, and look after each other. This is Fiona Clark’s final business column. Hibiscus Matters thanks her for all her contributions.

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“I’m putting an emphasis on training agents because the better their service, the better the results will be for vendors,” he says. About 75 per cent of the company’s 35 staff are agents, with more joining the team as the business continues to grow. The distinctive tan and black Wallace & Stratton logo, divided by the silver fern, is a salute to Kiwi pride. “I lived in Australia for nine years but my heart was always here. So many of New Zealand’s high achievers wear the silver fern, so why wouldn’t you want the fern on your lawn if you were selling your home?” Wallace & Stratton also provides a property management service.

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Those who don’t use the Hibiscus Coast Busway (park and ride) may be unaware of the carved Maori pou that was unveiled there on November 7. It stands above the Silverdale site in a small garden, overlooking the park and ride. It was carved after Auckland Transport asked for expressions of interest for a Maori artwork at the station. The pou, which has inset paua pieces, was carved by the Nga Whaotapu o Tamaki Makaurau Trust, installed at the end of July and unveiled at a dawn ceremony on November 7. Meanwhile, the expansion of the busway to include more parking, a bus platform and station buildings, is still underway. Resource consent was granted last July to add a further 127 car parks with the condition that the existing two right turning lanes on Painton Road be modified before the final 90 parking spaces are made operational.

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Auckland Council is working with eight other councils towards a trial of online voting for next year’s local body elections. It is hoped that online voting could improve voter turnout and assist, in particular, disabled and overseas voters. At its meeting last week, the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board was approached to provide feedback on the proposed trial and provided “tentative” approval, with concerns regarding security and ease of use for voters. The report presented to the local board states that the security of the online voting solution is paramount and must be at a similar or higher level of security than postal voting. Council’s governing body agreed in principle in May to the trial taking place, subject to the costs being acceptable, legislation being in place and identified risks being manageable. Currently Council is working on selecting a preferred provider for the online service. Council is taking a cautious approach

– initially, in Auckland, only a small proportion – expected to be 10 percent of voters – will be offered the online option whereas the other eight councils involved all intend to offer online voting to all their voters. At present, Council is wrestling with the task of identifying a representative sample to offer the online voting option to and the local board agreed that Hibiscus & Bays voters can be included in that sample. Voter turnout has been dropping in both national and local elections in New Zealand. In the Auckland 2016 local elections, the voter turnout was 38.5 percent. This means that almost two out of three eligible electors did not vote. The report to the local board says that Council’s research strongly indicates that if online voting available, electors would be more inclined to vote. The final recommendation on which groups to include in the proposed Auckland trial will be presented to the Council’s governing body at its December 13 meeting.

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Hotspurs coaches at Red Beach Two football coaches from Tottenham Hotspur took children from Red Beach School through a range of drills on November 9. The visit was part of a nationwide tour promoting health and wellness for Shaun Harris and Anton Blackwood. The pair are international development coaches for the British premier league club. Anton is a former Hotspurs player and Shaun is head coach for the Hotspurs’ women’s U20 squad. The students were given a talk on general health and wellness and taken through some basic soccer drills, designed to improve co-ordination, and foster an appreciation of taking part in sport. The six-week New Zealand Healthiest Schools Challenge runs from October 16-November 23, with more than 55,000 children taking part from more than 500 schools around the country. Once the Challenge is complete, a Challenge Ambassador will help deliver $50,000 worth of sports grants to those schools, selected through a draw, to help the students of those schools maintain their levels of activity.

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Petal power takes over Whangaparāoa Hall The Hibiscus Coast Garden Club held its annual flower show in the Whangaparāoa Hall on November 19. A total of 70 exhibitors submitted entries in a range of sections from garden vegetables to flowers and floral art. Jackie Mitchell won the Champion of Champion Rose with her bloom ‘Maggie Barry’. Best in Show in the flowers and foliage section was Jane Deacon with a magnificent magnolia and Best In Show for floral art was won by Christine Richards. Winners were chosen by six judges from Auckland and Warkworth. Show secretary Annabelle Guthrie says feedback from the judges was all very positive. “They commented on the high standard of entries and how much they enjoyed judging the Hibiscus Coast show,” she said. The club, formerly known as the Whangaparāoa Horticultural Society, has been running the show for 52 years and follows Auckland Horticultural Society traditions.

Jackie Mitchell with her winning bloom.

The exhibits were admired for not only their appearance and colour, but A tennis racket made an interesting centrepiece in Christine Richards’ winning entry. also their smell. Wenderholm Regional Park was the only local park awarded a green flag this year. The Green Flag Award is an international quality mark for parks and green spaces and it was awarded to Wenderholm last month, as well as nine other Auckland parks. The awards scheme, which launched in England over two decades ago, was introduced to Australasia in 2012 and assesses how well green spaces meet the needs of the local community. Judging criteria includes quality of services, safety, maintenance, community involvement and sustainability. Green Flag Awards are judged by a team of independent park experts who volunteer their time to visit applicant sites and assess them against strict criteria. The awards are given out annually and winners must re-apply to renew their Green Flag status. Photo, Auckland Council

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Santa’s arrival a Claus for celebration The first appearance of Santa Claus on the Hibiscus Coast was on Saturday, November 17 when he arrived at Snowplanet in a Silverdale fire truck.

Christmas tunes played by members of the Salvation Army brass band welcomed him and, like magic, children appeared to have photos taken and tell him their Christmas wishes.

After spending some time with the youngsters, Santa was whisked up the slopes of Snowplanet to take up residence in his Magic Castle, where he will remain until Christmas Eve.

Where to find Santa

Coast Plaza – Santa arrives at Coast Plaza as part of the Very Coastie Christmas event on Sunday, December 9 and will take up residence at his Christmas Wonderland in front of Countdown until Christmas Eve, 10am-4pm daily. Santa photography packages are available including a session for the fur babies (dogs only), on Sunday, December 16 from 8am10am (bookings essential phone 09 424 4100). Snowplanet – Santa is in his snowy castle, and can be visited until December 24. Various options are available and bookings are essential. Phone Snowplanet 09 427 0199 or email santa@snowplanet.co.nz Orewa town centre – Santa will be strolling through Orewa town centre and visiting various markets and events from November 24, when he arrived in the Santa Parade. He will be at the Christmas Twilight Market on December 7, and from December 16-18 he can be found in the town centre from 1pm-3pm. On December 19, 20 and 22, he will be in the town centre 3pm-5pm and on December 23 and 24 from 2pm4pm. Times may vary depending on Santa’s busy schedule.

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Hibiscus Matters was there to record all the fun of the New World Orewa Beach Santa Parade, which took place last weekend, on November 24. Photos are on our website, localmatters.co.nz

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The joy of painting came late in life for Orewa artist Kevin Sutton, who will exhibit four paintings in the Under $500 Cash and Carry art and craft sale at Orewa Estuary Arts Centre, throughout December and January. “I was introduced to art at a young age by mother, who would regularly take us to the Auckland Art Gallery,” he says. “But, at 16, I joined NZ Customs and was with them my entire working life.” It was nearing retirement that Kevin picked up his paintbrushes after being encouraged by a colleague to “give it a go” and receiving a set of oil paints from his wife as a birthday present. He started with a still life painted on cardboard and hasn’t looked back. “I will never forget how amazing it felt to sell my first painting.” Kevin works mainly in oils, and

describes himself as a representational artist with a liking for fine details. Estuary Arts Centre will be brimming from wall to floor with art of all themes, shapes and sizes during the Under $500 sale. Centre manager Kim Boyd says there will be hundreds of original artworks from paintings and prints to ceramics and jewellery. “By giving a piece of art this Christmas, you are not only supporting local talent and investing in our economy but giving something truly unique,” she says. Another way to gift friends and family is with an Art Centre voucher, which is redeemable at the gift shop and for all art classes. The Arts Centre and Café will be open all summer holiday daily from 9am to 4pm.

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The joy that a simple Christmas card can bring is something that Daveena Gornall of Red Beach has seen for herself, many times. Last year, Daveena coordinated the Sending Love initiative on the Hibiscus Coast. Sending Love started last Christmas – the brainchild of North Shore resident Hannah Rodgers. The idea is for people to write Christmas cards, which are then distributed to those who may be alone at Christmas, including in local rest homes, community support organisations such as Women’s Refuge, homeless shelters and hospitals. It was a runaway success, with 32,000 cards distributed around New Zealand. It took Daveena and her three young daughters three days to hand deliver cards at all the local rest homes last year. She says one reason it took so long was the hugs and kisses given to her and her children, the cups of tea and Merry Christmas wishes shared. “The best part was to meet the recipients and share the Christmas love,” Daveena says. Buoyed by last year’s success, the organisation is hoping that as many as 250,000 cards will be made and distributed NZ-wide, this year. Jo Hayes of Stanmore Bay, who is coordinator for the Hibiscus Coast this year, says all the cards made locally will be delivered locally. There are many ways to get involved – from writing cards to providing a

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Christmas event takes over town centre

Santa will be welcomed to Whangaparāoa town centre on Sunday, December 9 with a festive event that includes live music, food, magic, bubbles and bouncing! A Very Special Coastie Christmas has been organised by the Future Whangaparāoa Trust, in association with Whangaparāoa Library and Coast Plaza. Funding for the event was provided by the Trust, a grant from the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board and business sponsorship. The Christmas festivities will take over

the courtyards outside Whangaparaoa Library and Coast Plaza, on Main Street from 12.30pm-3pm. The library courtyard will have family entertainment on offer including a magic show and the Highland Joker with his giant bubbles. Music in the Coast Plaza courtyard will include performances by local Smokefree Rockquest finalists Barracuda Swim School, Samual Bernard and the Phil Edwards Band. There will be a raffle with all proceeds

to local youth support services. The library is running a colouring and drawing competition alongside the event with lots of prizes. Entries for that competition can be picked up from Whangaparaoa Library, Whangaparāoa Community Hub or downloaded online. Santa will arrive on a Manly Fire station fire truck at 1pm. He will then take up residence in a “wonderland throne room” in Coast Plaza, where there will be a chance have photos taken with Santa.

Christmas market returns

The Twilight Market in Orewa Square on Friday December 7 is back for the fifth year with organisers promising that it will be “bigger than ever before”. More than 100 stallholders will showcase their New Zealand made and handmade creations throughout the Orewa Community Centre. The range of items will include woodburners, children’s clothing and accessories, driftwood creations, handmade jewellery, soy candles and more. There will also be a range of food including Italian, Greek, Filipino, pizza, antipasto, dumplings, coffee van, herbal teas, Kombucha, Sambores, popcorn, candy floss and more. Santa will arrive with the Christmas carollers between 6.30pm-7.30pm, and other entertainment includes singers Lauren Collins (5pm-6.30pm) and Chris Bates (7.30pm-9pm). The market will run from 5pm to 9pm.

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There will be a special Christmas edition of the Silverdale market in Silverdale Street on December 15. Market manager Sarah Compain says this will provide a chance for some Christmas shopping, as well as fun for the children. It includes a chance to meet Santa, a bouncy castle, balloon twisters, face painters and music from the Hibiscus Coast Brass band. The focus for stalls will be on artisan, handmade crafts and food and will feature crepes, Sunny Sensations chutneys and jams, and other delicious food, handmade jewellery, children’s clothing and much more.

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Christmas question answered in musical A question asked by a child on Christmas Eve – “what would happen if Angel Gabriel met Santa Claus?” was the inspiration behind A Tale of Two Christmases, Crossbridge Theatre’s latest production. The script was written by Chris Wyatt, who died last year, and it was one of his children, when very young, who asked him that question. Chris, a science teacher and devout Christian, started Crossbridge Theatre Company in 2015 and staged its first show, The Prisoner, at Centrestage the same year. The company has been producing shows ever since, although the death of their leading light struck them hard. Current chair Linda Marais acted in the theatre’s first show and has taken on the role of production manager for A Tale of Two Christmases. She says the company is passionate about doing justice to Chris’s final work, and will definitely continue with more productions in future. “We feel strongly about Crossbridge’s role within the community, to bring challenging and inspirational material based on Christian principles to the stage,” Linda says. Director of A Tale of Two Christmases, Nikki Kent, says Chris told her that when he was very sick, he remembered the question that his young son had

asked and realised this was a dilemma of modern life – the Christian Christmas versus the commercial Christmas. Chris gave the play to the theatre’s committee at the last meeting he attended, and Nikki did some further work to prepare it for the stage. The cast of 30 ranges in age from six to 80 years. Linda says the show involves neighbouring families, each with their own perspective on Christmas. It is a musical, featuring some wellknown carols and Christmas music. “You will laugh and cry and sing with us,” Linda says. “And don’t miss the moment when Santa and Gabriel meet!” She says Chris’s family has been invited to the performances, and his children who are now grown up, will get to hear how that question, posed all those years ago, was answered in the play. A Tale of Two Christmases is suitable for the whole family. It is on at Whangaparaoa College, from December 9-13. Tickets from www. universe.com and there will also be door sales. Info: www.crossbridgetheatre.com or look for Crossbridge Theatre on Facebook.

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Stocking fillers – Shop Local Hibiscus Matters had no trouble finding great gift ideas from local stores and ended up with an appropriately coastal, nautical theme. Shopping local pays dividends for the community, saves petrol and is appreciated by all our Coast businesses.

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Cushy number Garden centres are packed with gift ideas and not all of them are green and leafy. These indoor/outdoor cushions by Limon are made of water repellant and UV resistant fabric – RRP $89.99 each.

Beachy wreath Celebrating Christmas in summer has led to Kiwis creating their own take on the traditional Christmas wreath. This Le Forge small shell wreath, $15, is from Unichem Manly.

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Not all the RSA members who took up the North Shore Aero Club’s invitation to look around the facility have an Air Force background – but they are all interested in aircraft. Around 12 members of three RSAs – including the Hibiscus Coast Community RSA – spent several hours at the Dairy Flat based aero club on November 14, taking a close up look at the planes, followed by lunch and a scenic flight. The aero club hosted the veterans as a way of giving back to the community. Hibiscus Coast Community RSA vice president Gary Jacob says he went along because his fatherin-law, Havelock Williams, was New Zealand’s first Air Force photographer, taking photos of the troops going off to fight in World War II, as well as famous pilots like Jean Batten. For others, it was a chance to find out more about aircraft that have been meticulously restored or built from scratch – this included Richard Neave’s Mooney 201, the three-quarter scale Titan Mustang built by Rodger Coleclough, and the helicopter built by ex-Air NZ pilot John Eaton. The owners and, in some cases builders, of the planes shared their knowledge, answering many questions about horsepower, cruising speed, fuel capacity and the work involved in making and flying their planes. After lunch, the RSA members were taken on a half hour scenic flight in the club’s Sirius and Cessna 172 planes, which included flying over the Auckland harbour bridge, Browns Island and Tiritiri Matangi. There was also a flyby and display by a privately owned WWII P40 Kitty Hawk.

A blue Searey Amphibian caused a lot of interest from the RSA members. It is tricky to get in and out of, but comes complete with a small anchor, paddle and bilge pump so you can land in the water, jump out and have a swim.

This M.A.S.H style Safari helicopter was built by exAir NZ pilot John Eaton.

Richard Neave of Dairy Flat answered questions about the Mooney 201 which he and his wife Sue Campbell restored and have flown on many trips, including to the Gold Coast.

Right, RSA members were shown through several hangers at the North Shore Aero Club.

From top, RSA members admire the gleaming Titan Mustang built by Rodger Coleclough. Hibiscus Coast Community RSA vice president Gary Jacob takes a look inside the cockpit.

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Current U21 Golf Croquet World Champion and world number 3 Felix Webby headlined the North Island Golf Croquet Championships, held over four days at Orewa Croquet Club last month. Golf croquet, like the older association croquet, is played on a flat lawn about the size of a tennis court and has players use a large mallet to hit balls through a series of hoops positioned around the lawn. It is a much quicker version of the game, perhaps in the same way that Twenty20 cricket is to Test cricket. The championships were held on November 8-11. They comprised a doubles competition over the first two days and a singles competition over the final two days, were well represented by Rodney District players, including Bill Morrison and Pixie Jones from Orewa and Nelson Morrow and Marion Taylor from Warkworth. Defending doubles champions Nelson Morrow and John Christie of Morrinsville, who was also the defending singles champions, retained their title by overcoming Kathie Grant and Malcolm Crawley, both of Epsom, in the final. Felix Webby, the hard-hitting teenager from Taranaki quickly dispelled any notion that croquet is more about finesse and strategy than technique and raw power. Felix frequently sent opponents’ balls flying off the lawn on

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HOSPICE Nineteen-year-old singles champion Felix Webby contemplates his next move. Photo Jeremy Fourie

HOMES TOUR his way to the singles championship title, overcoming the North Shore’s Rod Templeman in the final. Apart from a brief downpour on the second afternoon, fine weather prevailed throughout the championships. Spectators, when they weren’t taking evasive action from any ‘Felix fireworks’ shots, were treated to some outstanding displays of skill and accuracy in the battle for supremacy. There was a ceasefire on the lawns at 11am on November 11 – Armistice Day – as spectators and players stood to observe a two-minute silence in remembrance of those who died while serving in WWI.

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Yoga teacher applies for P-8 Poseidon position The day’s work is about to change drastically for Shelley Charlton, as she hopes to trade the peace and tranquility of yoga teaching for weapons operations in the latest British military aircraft. It is a return to her roots. Originally from England, Shelley went into the Royal Air Force in 1993 and had an action packed career that included crewing Nimrods. She moved to New Zealand in 2006 and had a stint in the NZ Air Force on a P-3 Orion before she left the military in 2010, suffering from depression. Since then she has been travelling, acting and directing local theatre productions, and teaching yoga – she is well known for instigating free yoga classes on local beaches. The 48-year-old says it has come as a surprise to be enticed back into the military by the possibility of a position on a brand new aircraft – the Boeing P-8 Poseidon, which the Royal Air force has recently acquired. The P-8 conducts anti-submarine warfare, international surveillance and long-range search and rescue. It was love at first sight, when Shelley first climbed into a Poseidon during an air force reunion earlier this year. She is applying for a position as a weapons systems operator, providing onboard radar and electronic support, and is confident that they’ll take her on.

“The age limit is 50 to fly, provided you are fit and well, and the Royal Air Force is accepting crew from all over the Commonwealth,” she says. All being well, she plans to return to the UK in May and have six months of training in the US before shifting to a base in Scotland. Shelley’s popular free Yoga on the Beach sessions start on Monday, December 3 on Big Manly Beach. They will be held every Monday,

Wednesday and Friday at 7.30am. Over the summer, she is looking for a suitable teacher to continue offering the free beach yoga. Above, Shelley, centre in black and white stripes, first went on board a P-8 Poseidon at an air force reunion in the UK. Photo, Ministry of Defence. Right, From one extreme to the other – yoga teacher Shelley Charlton is hoping to become a weapons operator on a P-8 Poseidon.

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From left, Wright Family Foundation chief executive Chloe Wright, Benny McSweeney and foundation trustee Samuel Wright with the ambulance called Benny.

Ambulance named after Hibiscus Coast youth There is now an ambulance called Benny on the road, named after Matakatia 12-year-old Benny McSweeney. Benny’s life was saved by St John after he fell into a freezing pond at Auckland Domain when he was just 20 months old. His story inspired the Wright Family Foundation to donate an ambulance to St John, named after the boy. Benny’s mother, Lydia McSweeney, says the family is forever grateful to St John and honoured to have an ambulance named after their son. The Wright Family Foundation has funded the full $216,000 cost of the ambulance which is now servicing

Katikati and the surrounding community after it was dedicated early in November. The ambulance has an improved interior design based on feedback from ambulance officers, allowing staff to remain seated while treating patients. It comes with a PowerLoad Stryker Stretcher making lifting and transporting patients easier, improving safety for patients and ambulance officers alike. The Wright Family Foundation is a not-for-profit registered charitable trust that is dedicated to making a positive difference by ‘growing the good’ in New Zealand communities by supporting education and health initiatives.

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Medical cycles Medicine goes in interesting cycles. Twenty years ago my practice nurse and I used to run menopause seminars at which we strongly promoted hormone replacement therapy. Besides the benefits for hot flushes and bone strength, we presented evidence that HRT could reduce heart risk considerably. Then a large Women’s Health study came out in 2002 in which it was reported that HRT increased heart disease and strokes, as well as breast cancer. Suddenly our ‘wonder drug’ wasn’t so wonderful any more and we backed off its use massively. So, for a decade or more, we were restricted to some non-hormonal therapies of modest benefit and a plethora of natural remedies, none of which are scientifically proven. But a long term review of the Women’s Health study has shown that its results were misinterpreted and that HRT is, after all, a very safe and effective option for many women. I’m pleased to say that we are now back in the business of helping women through this stage, with significant benefit to quality of life. It is interesting to note that a postmenopausal life at all is a modern phenomenon. The average life expectancy for a woman in the UK in 1900 was about 50 years. Of course this was skewed by infant mortality, but in effect there weren’t a huge number of women living longer and suffering the effects of oestrogen deficiency. Compare that to today, when a woman may expect to live a third of her life after her ovaries have retired. And in the transitional period, about 75 percent of women have some symptoms, predominantly hot flushes, but also sleep disturbance, vaginal dryness, loss of libido, mood swings and the other problems mentioned above. Unfortunately there is some bad news here – for a small proportion of women these symptoms are ongoing in their 60s and 70s, which they find intensely frustrating. For women who have a hysterectomy they have the simple option of replacing oestrogen only. As long as there are no contraindications and the dose is correct, they will do well. Along with all the other women, they need to keep up their breast and cervical screening and choose a healthy lifestyle and diet. If the womb is still present, unopposed oestrogen runs a risk of thickening the uterine lining and endometrial cancer. Therefore, it has to be balanced by some kind of progestogen, either on a cyclical basis (so the woman still has periods) or in a continuous combined form which usually dries up the periods after a few months. Either way, it’s worth a GP consult and you might like to check out this excellent website: jeanhailes.org.au

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Ways to manage crippling disease Roy Bartlett, who has had multiple sclerosis (MS) for 38 years, is on a mission to help improve the lives of others living with the disease. Recently, the 71-year-old Gulf Harbour resident was appointed an ambassador for the Overcoming MS charity’s global programme. It is a role he is ideally suited to, as he says following the 7-Step recovery programme promoted by Overcoming MS has given him new energy and vitality and a way of managing life with MS. Roy says he had the disease for nine years before he received a diagnosis in 1989. It was picked up when he suffered from optic neuritis (blurred vision) and other symptoms, made worse by stress. “When I was diagnosed, I couldn’t walk more than a few paces and had to stop work,” he says. “Getting the diagnosis was the best thing, as up until then I didn’t know what was wrong. However, I was also told there was nothing they could do for me until I got bad enough to go on a drug regime.” Never one to give up, Roy read a book about how to help yourself deal with MS. Top of the list was stress management – something Roy says he had struggled with in the past. Through counselling, he learned skills to help him cope with stress. He also found ways to maintain his energy levels. He trained as a counselor and, together with his wife Julie, became

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Stories for young and old

A free course designed to “unite younger and older writers in sharing their stories” takes place in Orewa next February, and applications open December 1. The three-workshop course is run by Rosalind Ali and Johanna Emeney and involves weekend sessions on creative writing in the Orewa Community Centre, covering prose, poetry and creative nonfiction. The course targets people aged 15-25 or over 55 years (although anyone over 15 years can apply) who have an interest in writing, and would like to share their stories with those of a different generation. Rosalind and Johanna are creative writing teachers and are the tutors and facilitators of the Michael King Young Writers Programme. The course is supported by Auckland Council. Info and applications: email rosandjo@gmai.com

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Long time Raiders chair Karen Gibbons has been elected to the Auckland Rugby League board, as an elected director. It is the first time she has been on the board. The final votes were confirmed at last month’s ARL Conference of Clubs at the Otahuhu Rugby League Club in south Auckland and announced on November 17. Karen stepped down as Raiders chair last month. Are you following us on facebook and twitter? facebook.com/hibiscusmatters twitter.com/localmattersnz

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Restoration puts wind in sails of model ship A model 3-mast, full rigged sailing ship built in 1899 has been lovingly restored by a family member, more than100 years later, and was launched at Arkles Bay on November 17. The model was made by Julius Huffam when he was just 11 years old. Julius’ passion for sailing saw him go to sea at the age of 14, serving in several square-riggers. He died in Germany of flu in 1919 while serving with the occupational forces after WWI. More than a century after the ship was built, Paul Huffam of Arkles Bay, Julius’ nephew, began to restore it. Paul says the model was passed down through the family and came into his possession in 1968. By then the ship was far from shipshape. “The fore and mizzen masts were infested with woodworm and there were no sails left although the rigging was still recognisable,” Paul says. Restoring the ship took Paul almost 2000 hours. He began work in 2010 and says once everything above deck level was removed some of the tasks involved renewing defective mast sections, installing fixed and running rigging, making and installing a new rudder and repairing the figurehead. He designed a set of 29 sails. “My wife hemmed each sail, while I hand stitched the boltropes to each one,” he says. “As the project advanced I felt that I was re-living the model making part of my uncle’s life, when such work was

Sailing club adds rack

Approval has been granted for Manly Sailing Club to install a boat rack to the eastern side of its clubhouse on Manly Beach. The Hibiscus & Bays Local Board granted the club’s application to do the work at its meeting last week. The boat racks are designed to store 24 Bic yachts. The work is not expected to be very invasive, but any damage to Manly Park must be repaired by council approved contractors at the expense of the sailing club. Council considers that the storage rack, which will be able to be removed if required, will free up valuable space and “improve the visual amenity of the club’s leased area”.

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Top, Paul’s uncle Julius with the model boat he built when he was 11 years old. After spending many hours restoring the model boat, Paul Huffam launched it at Arkles Bay last month.

done with basic hand tools,” Paul says. The final task was to find a suitable name for the model, which Paul dubbed Jane Jacobsen, the maiden name of Julius’ mother – it seemed especially appropriate given that Jane’s father and grandfather were both merchant sea captains. Launching the boat at Arkles Bay was a special moment and required

significant effort as the model is around 1m long and weighs 10.9kg. The ship is to be given to the Motueka Museum, as this is the part of the country where the Huffman family settled in 1969. Paul hopes to take the model down there this summer, as he would like to have it in place before the anniversary of Julius’ death, January 22.

Coastguard Boating Education has introduced an online course, which it says is unique in NZ, aimed at absolute beginners. The Beginning Boating course enables those who are new to boating and don’t want to take charge of the boat, to understand what’s going on, get to grips with boating terminology and feel more at ease on the water. Coastguard Boating Education general manager Mike Brown says the course equips covers the basics of what to take boating, what to do if you get seasick, the Boating Safety Code, selecting the right lifejacket and the importance of planning a trip. The basics of safe speed are also covered as are some of the most common boating terms. The online course costs $35 and is available on smartphone, tablet and desktop, ensuring participants can learn at their own pace, time and at a location that works for them. Info: boatingeducation.org.nz CL

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You're Invited To... Children from Dairy Flat School skippered the Open Bic sailboats by themselves, under the close supervision of their coaches. Photo, Jeremy Fourie

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Is there a better way to spend a school day, than on the beach and on the water? On November 19, around 15 Year 5 and 6 children from Dairy Flat School enjoyed a one-day Learn to Sail introductory course, offered by the Russell Coutts Sailing Foundation based at Manly Sailing Club. The course has been offered to a number of local primary schools and includes learning about water safety, sailing and caring for the marine environment. Learn to Sail administrator and coach Leah Collis says the course tries to link core school values, such as respect, responsibility, and ownership to the use and care of the marine environment. “Some schools will do a marine-related project at school and then use this course to provide a

practical example,” Leah says. As well as having a go sailing the Open Bics and Hobies, there is a session about marine debris followed by a beach clean up searching for micro-plastics. Dairy Flat School principal Debbie Marshall says that sailing fits into the school’s Health and Physical Education curriculum. “Being out in our beautiful coastal environment challenges our students to respond to our environment safely and respect and value the stunning place we are lucky to live in.” Debbie says. Given the high fun factor of these outdoor sessions, it’s not surprising that some students have taken their new confidence to the next level. “Three children who were previously very nervous about water, have signed up for the full Learning to Sail course,” Leah says.

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These 11-year-olds inspired their entire school to hold a local clean up day. From left, Rose Schultze, Zoe Osborne and Kyra Barclay.

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Zoe organised her class to do a clean up, and when she told Principal Kevin Cronin about it, he suggested up-scaling the operation and getting the whole school of more than 750 children, teachers and staff, involved. The 11-year-old also approached Auckland Council with her idea and was given gloves and bags for everyone. She also obtained sponsorship from Countdown, which provided water and iceblocks. The clean up took place on Friday, November 23, with groups taking on different areas that included Manly, Little Manly, Arkles Bay, Manly Park, Edith Hopper Park and the school grounds. Photos, and information about what was found will be linked to this story onlocalmatters.co.nz

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Kawau the place to be Kawau Island has been on fire! It’s holding the bait schools; the dolphins are there and the gannets are diving. When there are offshore breezes, it is generally calm around the island and out on the sand in 30-35m. This is where most of the big fish seem to be getting caught. Closer in and along the 20m contour line around the island and in fact right across the bay has been good too with sporadic work ups and plenty of hungry fish. There are a couple of likely spots in the channel between Motuora and Moturekareka and also along the 20m line just south of Motuora. In the evenings or early morning try in close to the island as the big fish often move in closer to the reefs late in the day. East of Kawau in 50m has also been consistent with good numbers of big fish being taken by rec fishers drift fishing with jigs. Around Flat Rock in the early morning has been good too. Further south along the Tiri to Kawau line in 3545m has been good too, so it would be well worth keeping an eye out for the working birds along here or try just drifting through the area. Recent reports suggest you’ll get onto them quickly. Out in the gulf there are work ups and plenty of sea life to indicate where the fish are likely to be holding. East of Tiri and in about 45m is a good place to start having a snoop around. Watch for fast, low flying gannets or circling gannets in the sky and dolphins heading purposefully in one direction. Chances are they will lead you to fish. Try to aim for a wind with tide scenario for your bait fishing. Ensure your berley is near the bottom but not on the bottom use a good berley like salmon, pilchard/bonito or shellfish and kina to attract and hold the fish in your area. There is some good GoPro footage floating around of fish holding in a berley trail showing just how effective it is. Baits like pilchards, squid, mullet, and bonito are very good choices during the spring madness where the fishing action is full on. Stray line rigs with a light weight or flasher rigs work well in most cases and variations of these too. Some have been targeting gurnard along with snapper using Black Magic or Tasman Tackle terahiki rigs with a small sinker and laying them along the bottom for these bottom fish.

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A TALK AT THE THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY Sunday November 25, “In Praise of Light” Light is an important element in many festivals and religions around the world. It is a symbol of the Divine, 2pm, 9E Forest Glen, Orewa, Ph 427 0149 EMPATHY SUPPORT GROUP for those bereaved by suicide. last Monday of every month, 7pm. (except December and January). Next meeting February 25, 2019. Orewa: Hibiscus Coast Community House, Western Reserve, 214 Hibiscus Coast Highway. Ph Susan 021 884 162, or message on Facebook for more info or to meet with one of us over the holidays. FRIDAY ART GROUP Fridays 10am1pm @ Orewa Community Church. Exercise your artistic abilities and meet with like minded people. Ph Alan Smith 09 962 4929. OREWA LADIES CLUB 1st Thursday of month, 10am, St John’s Catholic Church Orewa. Friendship, speakers and outings. Ph Audrey 426 7115. SERVINGS SPOONS – MEALS THAT MATTER: Could you benefit from a hearty meal and

WANTED TO BUY, RECORDS/LP’S Ph 428 1587.

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New gardens, clean ups. Specialising in maintenance & improvement. Phone Dave 021 950 154

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some company? Join us for a free community Christmas lunch, in conjunction with Love Soup, Monday 10 December, 12.30pm, St John’s Church Hall, 180 Centreway Rd, Orewa. All welcome. Ph 426 5599 SINGERS AND MUSICIANS of all ages, wanted for Christmas Eve carol service, there will be 3 rehearsals Tuesday, 7pm, December 4, 11 & 18. Red Beach Methodist church, 76 Red Beach Road, phone 426 5615. THE NEW IMMIGRANTS NETWORK, meeting new people, learning how things work in your community and building friendships. Wednesday December 5, 6pm-8pm. Whangaparaoa Library, Pohutukawa room; 9 Main Rd. Booking essential whanglib@ aucklandcouncil.govt.nz or felecia@ networkfs.co.nz VOLUNTEER BOOK-KEEPER REQUIRED up to 8 hours per month for Hibiscus Coast Branch of New Zealand Forest and Bird. This is a non-paid position. A full list of duties supplied on request. Please reply to hibiscuscoast.branch@ forestandbird.org.nz

“You Grow it & I’ll Mow it” Phone Joe 021 624 494 joseph@propertyfit.co.nz

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.

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your local cleaning team is ready to deliver our 5 star shine in your home for weekly cleaning, spring or moving cleans. For a FREE quote ph 09 415 0028 or 0800 297 253 www.minthomecleaning.co.nz

Sat & Sun, Dec 1 & 2, from 10.30 am Neville Bradley & Friends 424 7849

SECURITY ALARM SERVICING Local technician, 20 years experience. Ph 027 553 3032 or 09 428 5887

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EVERY DAY EXCEPT WEDNESDAY, 9am-4pm. Stanmore Bay, walkway off Wiriana Place & Brightside Road.

SITUATIONS VACANT VEGETARIAN COOK FOR RETREAT CENTRE IN SILVERDALE Position available cooking lunches for 11 ladies. Sundays 9.30am-2.30pm and fill in other days, $18/hour. Nonsmoker, own transport required. Send CV to retreatsilverdale2@gmail.com

YOUNG FAMILY LOOKING FOR LONG TERM RENTAL (2-4 bedroom), Orewa / Silverdale / Millwater. No pets. Very clean & tidy. Garage preferred. Ph Andy 021 624 000.

FOUND RING – WHANGAPARAOA PLAZA, end of August, words inscribed. Ph 427 5384

New Daiwa Kohga’s in store now!

ACTIVE WINDOW CLEANING Gutters. Waterblasting, Exterior Housewash. Phone Daniel 428 1199 or 021 594 556. A PUMP DOCTOR will keep you pumping. Ph 0274 430 654. ARKLES BAY PAINTERS/DECORATORS Phone Kevin 022 0291 056. BUILDER SEMI RETIRED – for all those small building jobs. Good rates. Ph/txt Rob 021 167 2155 or 09 426 2960 HANDYMAN Carpentry, small jobs, rubbish removal etc Phone/Txt Dave 027 420 5155 WATER PUMPS - no water? old cast iron pump? Sales Service & Installation. Work Guaranteed. Ph Steve 027 478 7427 steve@aquafilter.co.nz. WINDOW CLEANING 30 years exp, local owner operator, reasonable rates. Ph David 426 2253.

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December 2018 1 Stillwater Christmas in the Park, 1a Duck Creek Rd, starts

3.30pm. Water slide, face painting, kids games, Santa visiting. All welcome.

Red Beach School Christmas Festival Fair, Red Beach School, 20 Albert Hall Drive, Red Beach, 3pm-7pm. Santa’s grotto, stalls and entertainment.

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Christmas Displays, Silverdale Pioneer Village, 15 Wainui Rd, Silverdale, 10am-3pm Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays.

Silverdale Christmas Gala Dance, Silverdale Hall, Silverdale Street, 5pm-8pm. Door sales available. Info: phone 427 5542

Hibiscus Coast Country Music Club, Orewa Community Centre, 1pm. Special guest Marion Burns. $4 entry. All welcome

Free seminar – ‘Thinking of Living in a Retirement Village?’, Manly Methodist Church, 945 Whangaparaoa Rd, Manly, 1pm. Impartial information. Registration essential, ph 0800 268 269 or eventfinda.co.nz/2018/thinking-of-living-in-retirement-village/

Christmas Twilight Market, Orewa Square and Community Centre, 5pm-9pm. (see story p23)

Carol Service, Wesleyan chapel, Silverdale Pioneer Village, 15 Wainui Rd, Silverdale, 7pm-8pm. Tea and coffee in the parsonage from 6.30pm.

A Very Coastie Christmas, Main Street, Whangaparāoa outside Coast Plaza and library, 12.30pm-3pm. Entertainment and Santa arriving at 1pm. (see story p23)

Children’s Christmas pageant. 9.30am, Red Beach Methodist Church 76 Red Beach Rd. Come to me service, morning tea.

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Crossbridge Theatre presents A Tale of Two Christmases, Whangaparāoa College, Delshaw Ave, Manly. Tickets from www.universe.com and door sales. Info: crossbridgetheatre.com or look for Crossbridge Theatre on Facebook. (see story p25)

Carols by the Sea with Kathy and the Ukulele entertainers, 51 The Esplanade, Big Manly Beach, 6pm-7.30pm. Bring a picnic. Donations to Hibiscus Hospice.

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Christmas stress! I love Christmas. It’s always a wonderful time spent with family and friends. It’s just the lead up to it that is stressful! And sometimes when we are stressed our body starts failing us. Our immune system gets run down and annoying things pop out, like mouth ulcers and cold sores for instance. A mouth ulcer is a painful pale coloured sore on the moist inner skin of the mouth. Stress is a major cause of mouth ulcers but other causes include injuries, low vitamin B’s, iron deficiency, as well as some more serious causes. The best way to prevent mouth ulcers is to avoid the triggers. However avoiding these is not always possible. For one, Christmas IS coming! So if you do find yourself with a mouth ulcer or three, the first treatment you’ll need, is to ensure good oral hygiene, like using hot salty water to rinse your mouth after eating. Products such as gels that ease the pain are available from your pharmacy, as well as pastes that stick to the ulcer, protect it from further damage and promote healing Since low Vitamin B’s can be a cause of mouth ulcers, it is worth considering a Vitamin B complex supplement for a short time. It’s also a good idea to check with your local pharmacist and make sure there is nothing sinister to worry about.

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Cold sores can also be activated by stress. Once caught, the herpes virus lies dormant in your body until activated, often at a most inconvenient moment (Christmas photos!!) and starts by tingling near where the blister is going to occur, typically on the lips. Within a few hours one or more blisters form which are usually very painful. Unfortunately the blister itself is infectious so that means kissing under the mistletoe is at the kissee’s own risk!

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Many medicines are available at your local pharmacy – from tablets that are taken as soon as warning signs develop, to creams or medicated patches that treat the cold sore with specific antiviral medicine. Some studies have found that taking lysine on a regular basis may help decrease the duration and frequency of cold sores. Remember to take care of yourself leading up to Christmas ...so you can give Santa that kiss under the mistletoe!

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Red Beach surf celebrates clubhouse reopening Jeremy Fourie

Thirty-five years after the Prime Minister at the time, Robert Muldoon, opened the Red Beach Surf Lifesaving Club clubhouse at its current location, Auckland Mayor Phil Goff declared the redeveloped clubhouse building open on Saturday, November 17. The clubhouse was packed to the newly painted rafters – among those at the event were Rodney MP Mark Mitchell, Hibiscus & Bays Local Board chair Julia Parfitt and deputy chair Janet Fitzgerald, funders and sponsors, club members, neighbours, friends and members of the local community. After the blessing outside, club president and building committee chair Mark Scheib told the assembled guests that the building project began 10 years ago with the addition of a concrete deck extension above and showers and toilets below. In 2012, after receiving an $80,000 donation from patrons Bryan and Pat Heron, the club prepared a master plan and extended the building to the north, adding the Heron Room above and equipment storage below. In 2013, a $336,000 grant through NZ Lotteries, enabled the club to add the IRB shed and meeting rooms, and make a start on re-cladding the exterior. In 2014, $100,000 from the Boocock Family funded most of the bar and kitchen refurbishment. Last year the club secured funding

Clockwise from top, Standing room only as the renovated Red Beach Surf Club building was officially opened. The redeveloped clubhouse. A lighter moment came when Rodney MP Mark Mitchell presented the Mayor with a pair of junior sized club emblazoned speedos. Mayor Phil Goff declares the redeveloped clubhouse open. From left, club president Mark Schieb, patrons Pat and Bryan Heron and Mayor Phil Goff. Photos, Jeremy Fourie

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