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It’s Mother’s Day this week. Among the mothers celebrated in our feature (pages 16-22) are Manly artist Amanda Moore, who painted this portrait of her son Samuel, from a photograph, while she was in isolation with Covid-19. The work is called Math Tutor, 2022 but when Amanda painted it, she was thinking about the sons of Ukraine and Russian mothers going to war and originally called it ‘Don’t you dare send my son to war’. The painting is a finalist in the Adam Portraiture Award, a biennial competition at Wellington’s NZ Portrait Gallery. Fortyfive finalists were selected from 351 entries. The winner, to be announced on May 26, receives $20,000 and the work goes into the gallery’s collection.

Fast-tracked development is sought for Stanmore Bay residential site

A proposal to build 59 homes on land by the Hibiscus Coast Community RSA is being fast-tracked through the government’s Covid-19 Recovery consenting process.

The developer chose the fast-track route

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because it was likely that an application for resource consent via Auckland Council would have resulted in public notification, given the intensity of what is proposed on land zoned residential-single house. Public notification, with the possibility of Environment Court

appeals, was expected to take a year or more longer than the fast-tracking process. Council, Auckland Transport (AT), Watercare and the owners of neighbouring properties, have all voiced concerns about the proposal.

The 18,248sqm site, at 20 Melia Place and 43A Vipond Road was a significant portion of the RSA’s land, until that organisation sold it. The new owner is KVest Investment Partners Group. Kvest and developer of the continued p2

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land, Melia Development, have the same director – Yuntao Cai of Auckland. The proposal is to build 59 units (2-4 bedrooms) in 21 blocks – 12 of the blocks are two storey and nine three-storey. A community hall and playground are included and at least one carpark per unit. There will be landscaping and internal roading. Melia Development applied to the Minister for the Environment last June for its project to be fast tracked. This was approved on the basis of its capacity to provide construction jobs and add to the housing supply. Last November the developer took the next step of lodging a land use and subdivision consent application with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Currently the proposal is before a panel of experts who make decisions on consent and other matters before the project can

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proceed. This process has been on hold since March 8 while the developer responds to questions from the panel (raised by Council and its CCOs) related to design, the retention of hedging and planting on the western boundary, and stormwater. The impact on traffic has also been flagged as a concern by AT and residents of Melia Place. The proposal seeks to utilise existing vehicle access points to Melia Road and Vipond Road via the RSA site. Once residents move in, the subdivision is expected to add around 500 traffic movements per day with peak hour traffic generation of about 47 traffic movements per hour. These movements will be split between the Melia Place and Vipond Road access points. However, congestion on Whangaparāoa Road means it is already difficult to turn right out of Melia Place

and it is anticipated that any drivers needing to head west along the peninsula will use the Vipond Road exit. AT wants no exit from the site to Melia Place – a road that residents say is often already reduced to one lane by parking on both sides – but the developer argues that is unnecessary, saying that the potential traffic effects will be less than minor. AT also wants a pedestrian crossing on Whangaparāoa Road east of Melia Place to provide safe access to the citybound bus stop and the developer says this should be provided by AT. Earthworks are underway and Precise Homes (also with sole director Yuntao Cai) is already marketing the units with around 17 pre-sold off the plans. Precise Homes marketing manager, Jacky Ren, says the company expects to complete the project by mid-2024.

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Hot property: Waiwera sites for sale The derelict Waiwera Thermal Resort is once again being offered for sale, along with the aquifer that feeds the pools and the adjacent bottling plant; the campground and the hotel site on the beach side of the resort.

The resort closed in February 2018 with promises of a major renovation into a wellness spa, which never eventuated. Recently, owners Urban Partners put the properties in the hands of real estate agents Colliers, who are seeking international expressions of interest for the three sites, either individually or together. In total the properties are 45,680sqm. The resort is recognised as a regional tourist attraction under the Auckland Unitary Plan and the properties have zoning allowing for business, residential development, health and wellness, tourism, hospitality and visitor accommodation. In a press release, project director Doug Osborne said Urban Partners had high ambitions and the best intentions for its Waiwera properties. It announced in 2020 that it hoped to develop a world-class tourism and hospitality precinct there (HM October 1, 2020) but has so far been unable to find a joint venture partner to help turn its vision into reality. “While we have long understood the potential of the site, Covid and the associated border closures have added further delays to our goal of finding a partner who can see the wellness opportunity of the site and work with us to develop the coastal haven to its potential,” Osborne says. “While we welcome the opportunity to continue our involvement, our priority is the uninterrupted development for the region and local community.”

Colliers’ marketing campaign, which began on April 23, says that the historic thermal spa underpins the potential for a large scale, coastal residential and mixeduse development. “The favourable land-use zonings offer a blank canvas for a diverse range of uses and commercial activities, including residential development, health and wellness, tourism, hospitality and visitor accommodation,” the Colliers pitch says. “The potential to re-establish boutique bottling of a multi-award winning mineral water or utilise the unique geothermal aquifer located on-site is a significant point of difference,” it says. The sites are for sale by deadline treaty, closing on May 25, unless sold prior.

From top, The future of properties at the heart of Waiwera township are again in the balance as they are put up for sale. Waiwera’s once renown hot pools have fallen on hard times. Photo, Mark Yela

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The level of housing density permitted on the Hibiscus Coast, particularly on Whangaparāoa Peninsula is likely to undergo a radical change. Auckland Council has had to alter its Unitary Plan, which already allowed fairly intensive development, to incorporate changes to the Resource Management Act, and the government’s National Policy Statement on Urban Development. The first round of feedback is open now (until May 9) and there will be another opportunity for consultation when the draft is publicly notified, in August. Maps on the Council’s website show the changes. Far left, is the current situation with a large part of the peninsula zoned residential single house (grey). The other image is the same area with the proposed residential mixed housing urban zoning (peach), which allows three houses of six storeys. Put your address into the map’s search tool and see how the zoning changes: https://aucklandcouncil. maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index. html?id=fbdb956a1ddc48799e5cd454d7c6097e

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Mixed views on regional park proposals

Auckland Council received thousands of public submissions on its draft Regional Parks Management Plan – the largest amount of feedback came from the Rodney and Hibiscus and Bays Local Board areas.

The draft plan provides a policy framework to manage the use, protection and development of 28 regional parks, including Shakespear and Wenderholm, over the next 10 years. Among its focus areas are the increasing involvement of mana whenua, climate change, biodiversity protection and adding to visitor experiences. The public feedback was discussed by the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board at a workshop and business meeting last month, as it put together its own formal submission. Shakespear Regional Park Issues raised by residents and local organisations in relation to Shakespear Regional Park included kite surfing. Some are opposed to allowing the sport because of the effect on birds that nest on the shore, while kite surfing proponents describe Te Haruhi Bay as an ideal location for the sport, rare in the area. A suggested compromise put forward by Shakespear Open Sanctuary Society are some tight rules around when and where kite surfing can take place. The draft plan proposes to review farming in regional parks, and some submitters suggested farming should be removed from Shakespear and the pasture converted to native forest. Issues raised related to farming include runoff into waterways. However, Council’s Regional Parks manager Scott De Silva, says Council is not proposing to remove farming from parks but to look at how best to manage it. “This includes how we can ensure sustainability, and manage farming in an efficient and cost-effective manner,” De Silva says. “Climate change and emissions reduction are also key focuses of the review.” Several submitters supported the expansion of recreational activities in the park, including more campervan parking spots. Others strongly supported the proposal to investigate options for more dog access to some parts of the park. Wenderholm Regional Park At Wenderholm there was support for allowing overnight parking by selfcontained campervans, providing better camping facilities and more mana whenua involvement. Submitters also sought reinstatement of the boat ramp and greater emphasis on

Council is reviewing management of the farms it runs in 23 regional parks, which include Shakespear (pictured) and Tawharanui. Issues include sustainability, efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Photo, Andrew Peddie

enforcing dog bylaws. The Auckland Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club requested that those sports be allowed at Wenderholm.

Issues raised by residents and local organisations in relation to Shakespear Regional Park included kite surfing One large form submission (relating to all the parks) opposed any co-governance proposals and also rejected integration of regional parks into the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park. This month the hearings panel will hear from representatives of local boards and submitters. The panel’s recommendations will go to Council’s Parks Arts Community and Events Committee on August 11. The aim is to have the final plan adopted by Council on September 22. All submissions can be seen at www. aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/have-your-say/ hearings/find-hearing/Pages/Hearingdocuments.aspx?HearingId=526.

What recreational activities will be permitted in regional parks are among the subjects being considered.

SOSSI feedback

The submission made by the Shakespear Open Sanctuary Society (SOSSI) included a preference for a total ban on fishing and shellfish collecting on the park’s shoreline, including a year-round ban on set netting. The organisation objects to any provision of mountain biking routes within the park and wants kite surfing banned during the dotterel nesting season at Te Haruhi Bay. SOSSI’s submission also said it believed it would be a backward step to bring the park under the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park umbrella. SOSSI chair Stephen Lyttelton told the paper that SOSSI supports Council’s long term plan for the park to gradually retire grazing land and increase the area of native bush.

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Community out in force to mark Anzac Day The Anzac Service at Remembrance Reserve in Ōrewa attracted around double the number of participants this year.

Around 400 people of all ages crowded onto the reserve for the 1pm service which took place to the sound of waves breaking on Ōrewa Beach. Although numbers have been growing year on year, organisers, who include Commander Frank Rands and Hibiscus & Bays Local Board member Andy Dunn, suspect that this year’s large crowd was, in part, because there was no public service held at Vipond Road. Politicians were out in force, including Whangaparāoa MP Mark Mitchell, Auckland Councillors Wayne Walker and John Watson, and Hibiscus & Bays Local Board chair Gary Brown and members Andy Dunn and Leanne Willis. Mayoral candidate Viv Beck was also there, commenting on the strong community feel of the event. The service was notable for the number of young people involved, including a big group from Ōrewa College (who led the singing) and readings by students from Ōrewa Primary and Ōrewa Beach schools. For the first time, The Ode was read in Filipino and Te Reo Maori as well as English. Other local services, at Puhoi and Upper Waiwera cenotaph, were also well attended. Many of the speeches given at this year’s Anzac services made note of the current conflict in the Ukraine – “freedom only survives as long as people are willing to defend it”, Commander Frank Rands said.

Commander Frank Rands funded the 32 white crosses that make up this Anzac Day memorial walkway into Remembrance Reserve in Ōrewa. The crosses were made by members of the Hibiscus Men’s Shed and Frank is now conducting research, in the hope of placing the names of Ōrewa locals who died in war on each cross over time.

There was a large contingent of Ōrewa Sea Scouts at the service. Pictured is scout leader Daniel Radford with, from left, Alice and Jesse Radford.

Commander Frank Rands, right, and bugler Able Musician Oliver Furneaux surrounded by the crowd at the Remembrance Reserve service. More Anzac coverage, see back page

Whangaparāoa School created a public commemoration of Anzac Day by taking a display at Coast Plaza. The children wrote their thoughts about the significance of Anzac Day on paper poppies and placed them on three large trees.

Hibiscus Coast and District Pipe Band was a feature at the Upper Waiwera service.

The flag was raised and lowered by RNZ Navy Lieutenant Commander Sarah Campbell as bugler Oliver Furneaux played the Last Post.

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YourOpinion Block off Boulevard

In response to the article re the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board re-scutinising the so-called Ōrewa Boulevard (HM April 4), why can’t they and Auckland Transport do a proper job and turn this section of road into a true boulevard by blocking off both ends at the roundabouts? Access by the various side roads for deliveries and couriers, disabled vehicle access and so forth, but no parking, and pedestrian priority would make for a much better Ōrewa experience for the majority who would prefer to drink their al fresco coffee without a large dose of exhaust fumes. The through route would then be Centreway Road. Why can’t we join the rest of the world, and enjoy our seafront? Stephen Newman, Ōrewa (abridged)

Cost-effective solution?

It was interesting to read “Council gets to grips with Ōrewa Reserve (HM April 4). This has been going on for years. Coastal management is a defence against flooding and erosion. In late 1970s the Rodney District Council contracted a marine engineer who specialised in tidal movement. His brief was to mitigate the movement of the sand along the beach. His suggestion was the installation of two groynes on the beach. A groyne is a structure built perpendicular from the shore, interrupting water flow and limiting the movement of sediment. Groynes are cost-effective and require little maintenance. They are viewed as detrimental to the aesthetics of the coastline and face opposition in many communities. So, when put to the public the proposal was rejected. The problem is ongoing. After that the engineer was sent to the Kaipara Harbour to investigate the disappearance of shells at Shelly Beach. The engineer built five groynes which brought back shells onto the beach. Graham Andrew, Red Beach (abridged)

Costly seawall

I wonder how many Ōrewa residents and beach users are aware of the Environment Court decision “Auckland Council v Auckland Council” where the Court considered Council’s decision to decline the application by its Community Facilities department, who spent, it is rumored,

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around $1 million in preparing, consulting, lodging and presenting their application to Council in order to undertake coastal and associated works along about 600m of Ōrewa Beach? Council considered and declined the application, with the Community Facilities Department then filing an Appeal with the Court. Some further $1million later, the Court granted consent. Sadly, all this money would have been better spent tidying up the sea wall and undertaking further coastal works. Did the Local Board at their recent workshop (see HM April 4 front page article entitled ‘Council gets to grips with Ōrewa Reserve’) hold Council’s Resilient Land and Coasts General Manager to account over this fiasco and question why so much money was wasted with nothing tangible to show for it? And as regards the referenced sand transfer in the above article, I am reminded of the legend surrounding King Canute and his failure to stop the waves coming up the beach despite his kingly order. Yet again, more wasted money. Stephen Havill, Ōrewa Editor’s note: The Environment Court case was extensively covered in Hibiscus Matters at the time. This paper also, via an Official Information Act request, was able to reveal the costs of those proceedings, as mentioned in this letter.

Great Anzac service I would like to compliment the organisers of the Ōrewa Anzac Day service. I have attended many over the years and have appreciation for the uncertainties around the constraints due to Covid-19. I felt that the Ōrewa service was very fitting. It included many local organisations including the participation of school children who enhanced the service and gave a real community spirit. Congratulations to all involved! Peter Burn Gulf Harbour

Electric ferries on their way

Auckland’s first fully electric ferries will hit the water by 2024, thanks to $27 million from the government and $7 million from Auckland Transport (AT). However, they won’t be used on the Gulf Harbour-city route, instead being trialled on the Devonport, Hobsonville and Half Moon Bay services. A Council spokesperson says electric ferries are best suited for the inner and middle harbour routes because of the charging time needed. AT is exploring options such as hybrid and hydrogen-powered vessels for outer harbour routes such as Gulf Harbour.

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HIBISCUS Elastic Island Adventure gets audio treatment This week sees the release of the latest in a series of children’s books, Elastic Island Adventures, by Millwater author Karen McMillan.

Flip Flop Bay is the sixth book in the series, and the first to have an audio version read by children’s entertainer and TV presenter Suzy Cato. Suzy is a fan of the books and last year she asked Karen whether she could read one of them on her YouTube channel. Hearing her read it gave Karen and her publisher the idea for the Flip Flop Bay audiobook and Suzy was happy to oblige. “Audiobook sales have exploded worldwide during Covid,” Karen says. “In NZ they

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Errors found in a local community provision investigation have raised eyebrows around the quality of other such reports across Auckland.

The Millwater and Silverdale Community Provision report is part of the Community Facilities Network Plan which assesses whether areas have sufficient community facilities. Investigations are carried out around Auckland under this plan depending on criteria such as demand, catchment size and whether it is a local board priority. The Millwater and Silverdale report noted that projected population growth would put further pressure on leisure and aquatic facilities and also acknowledged issues with the condition of the Ōrewa Library building which need to be addressed. While the report recognised the pressures, it also said there were sufficient community facilities to support “current and future demand for library, arts, community or venues for hire services in Millwater and Silverdale.” The Hibiscus and Bays and Rodney local boards questioned this and, as a result, endorsement of the report by Auckland Council was deferred at last month’s Park, Arts, Community and Events committee. Concerns such as including school and independently owned pools, when their use is outside Council control, and a lack of consideration for future development were raised with the committee by Hibiscus and Bays local board deputy chair Victoria Short. A debate ensued around the quality of

these reports. Community and Social Policy general manager Kataraina Maki said a desktop research approach was taken, which did not engage with the community or facilities outside council ownership. “The same level of effort had been applied consistently across community provision investigations,” Maki said.

Surely if you are going to make decisions in any area, you want to make sure you have accurate information? Cr Daniel Newman said he was nervous about council’s direction with desktop analysis, saying that the report was likely to direct investment for the community if it was not revisited. Newman said he wants to see council staff conducting ‘rich research’. Manurewa-Papakura Ward Cr Angela Dalton said sometimes she feels as though

she is not even reading about her own community in these reports. “There are assumptions on provision, particularly when it comes to school facilities,” Cr Dalton said. “We cannot rely on assumptions.” However, Cr Linda Cooper pushed back on claims that the reports were flawed. “Some local boards do this, and they are often the ones who have a lot already,” Cr Cooper said. “I feel like this has been rejected out of hand because the answer was not what people wanted to hear.” The committee voted to defer the endorsement of the report until further research could be done on the needs of the area and Cr Cooper said they would have to look back at the quality of all the other reports – something local Cr John Watson welcomed. “Surely if you are going to make decisions in any area, you want to make sure you have accurate information?” he said. Issues surrounding the report are expected to be brought back to committee after the local body elections in October. Backstories www.localmatters.co.nz November 8, 2021, April 4, 2022

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For other residents living in the more urban areas such as Silverdale, Millwater and Ōrewa, AT needs to look at why residents drive to the park ‘n’ ride. Is it the location of the feeder buses or the frequency of service? And I think the reason residents don’t cycle to the park ‘n’ ride is the traffic and the design of the cycleways. A painted line on the road is not safe cycling. Cycleways need to be off road for the entire journey and connected to the transport hubs.

Sand on move this month

Auckland Council will be doing major sand replenishment on Ōrewa Beach this month. The work is expected to begin on May 12 and take around a week. There will also be a small amount of planting near the basketball court as a trial.

Ōrewa traffic flow a priority Work has begun on the $2.2m extension of Ōrewa Boulevard on Hibiscus Coast Highway, up to Empire Road. It is expected to take a full six months to complete. Auckland Transport (AT) advises that twoway traffic flow will continue for the majority of the works with reduced speeds around the site to keep the public and workers safe. Traffic control measures such as a detour and onsite ‘stop-go’ will be implemented for a short period in the final stages of the works. During those times, alternative walking and driving routes will be in place. AT is working with local businesses and says as the works progress, it will be in touch with residents and businesses directly impacted to keep them informed. AT’s earlier advice was that the work included relocating the school bus stop at 280 Hibiscus Coast Highway to 6 Riverside Road (HM April 18). However, last week AT advised the paper that, following public feedback, the school bus stop will remain where it is. www.localmatters.co.nz

I am struggling to understand why AT is proposing to charge for park ‘n’ rides, as part of their new parking strategy On a slightly different topic, the Rodney Local Board is continuing to fund the planning required for our 154-hectare park at Green Road, Dairy Flat. This is a massive park, bordering the Rangitopuni stream with established trees and beautiful meadows. Green Road has the potential to become the Cornwall Park of the North Shore. We have just completed the plan for the 5.7km perimeter path that is detailed in the Green Road master plan. Going forward we need to establish a community group that helps drive this project and ensures that the rural values and open spaces agreed in the master plan are protected for future generations to come.

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AT wants to encourage users of the Northern Busway to walk or cycle or take feeder buses to the park ‘n’ ride. However, this is not an option for rural Dairy Flat residents, as the bus service is not even hourly and there is no current bus service for Milldale residents. Safe walking and cycling are not an option for either area as there are no walking or cycling facilities across the Silverdale interchange or the Albany hill.

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Pre-Covid-19 you were lucky to get a spot at either park ‘n’ ride after 7.30am. In the last six months, public transport numbers have plummeted across the Auckland network and patronage is still only at 40 percent of pre-Covid levels. Which is why I am struggling to understand why AT is now proposing to charge for the park ‘n’ rides, as part of its new parking strategy. AT has indicated the cost will be between $2 and $4 per day.

Unfortunately, we are not learning from past mistakes and even our big-ticket infrastructure projects that will be delivered in the next couple of years that include safe walking and cycling within the design – such as Penlink and the Highgate bridge – don’t fund the necessary safe cycling connections to the transport hubs and town centres.

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One of most successful transport infrastructure projects in our area is the Northern Busway and the parks ‘n’ rides at Albany and Silverdale.

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Penlink progress welcomed Local Councillors John Watson and Wayne Walker are looking forward to contracts being awarded for work on the Penlink project – but will continue to support calls for the new road being toll-free. Waka Kotahi/NZTA will announce the winners of the tender process soon and construction is on track to start later this year. “In recent times, we’ve helped lead the call for Penlink to be toll-free and reflect the new transport charging regimes that are being contemplated for the future,” says Cr. Watson. “In these circumstances, we feel that toll-free is only fair, and we’ll continue to make that case.” Cr. Walker also wants environmental impacts to be a major focus of the project and says that NZTA has a good track record in terms of environmental off-setting. “Our hope is that environmental restoration will become a feature on both sides of the road – Whangaparāoa and Stillwater – in the years to come, especially at Archers Block located on the Whangaparāoa side.” The councillors have also been pleased with a number of upgrades and renewals that have happened locally over recent months. A stand-out is the upgrade of various coastal structures around the coast, such as stairs, jetties and walkways. “All these structures can come in for a heavy battering during stormy weather. Yet they are so important in maintaining community access to our stunning coastline,” Cr. Watson says. Similarly, there is the ongoing renewal of children’s playgrounds along the peninsula that have been led by Hibiscus and Bays Local Board and the community. “It’s great to see the investment in facilities that the community gets such good use out of,” Walker adds.

Parking Strategy open for feedback Consultation on Auckland’s Draft Parking Strategy is open until 15 May. The draft includes a proposal to charge for parking at park-and-rides, which councillors Watson and Walker feel may discourage commuters who use public transport. “We have two of the region’s biggest park-and-ride facilities situated at Hibiscus Coast and Albany stations,” says Cr. Watson. “These stations, and other locations like Gulf Harbour, which has parking for ferry users, have been an outstanding success in getting people out of their cars and onto buses and ferries. “We believe that these locations should continue to offer free parking and, even more so, because they cater for such a wide catchment area.” Cr. Walker agrees and says: “The emphasis needs to be on encouraging public transport use. “Similarly, it’s about maintaining a smooth traffic flow around the local roading network which helps reduce travel times and carbon emissions. “The Hibiscus Coast is a great location for trialling innovations and the Whangaparāoa Dynamic Lane is a successful example. A customised Hibiscus Coast campaign to encourage and incentivise public transport use, more efficient travel and lower vehicle emissions could be a starter.” Both councillors are urging residents to give feedback on the draft strategy and to visit Ōrewa Library on Friday, 6 May between 9am and 5pm, where people can talk to Auckland Transport staff. Anyone wanting to give feedback should also visit the Auckland Transport website: at.govt.nz

Update on Ōrewa’s northern seawall Work on the next phase of the Ōrewa seawall project, between Kohu Street and Marine View, is underway after the resource consent was granted via the Environment Court. The project is now in the developed design phase, with site surveying and investigation due to begin in May 2022. Once this phase is complete, the final construction costs will be determined, and the construction programme will be finalised. Final decisions around the amount and timings of budget allocation will then need to be made by council’s Governing Body. Construction on the seawall is expected to commence in late 2023 at the earliest.

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Winter health whammy well on its way Winter could bring with it a triple whammy of nasty viruses and respiratory infections, doctors are warning.

Covid-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are all high on GPs’ radars, with conditions ripe for all three to hit communities hard in the coming months. Coast to Coast Healthcare’s Dr Neil Anderson says with Covid-19 still rife locally, plus a drop in natural immunity to the flu and other respiratory viruses since the pandemic started, doctors are preparing for an influx of cases. “There’s been a lack of circulating influenza over the past two years, which means natural immunity is very low, so we’re expecting a lot of flu hospitalisations this year,” he says. “We’re also expecting a lot of the RSV. We’re going to have a triple whammy, with Covid, flu and RSV – I think there will be lots of viruses and chest infections.” Dr Sophie Lines from Warkworth’s Kowhai Surgery agrees, saying the reopening of borders is predicted to lead to a resurgence in flu cases, but she says that following the common sense health guidelines that have been in place since the start of the pandemic will help. “Following basic hygiene practices can reduce the spread of influenza – washing and drying hands or using hand sanitiser, covering coughs or sneezes with a tissue or inside of your elbow, and staying at home when you are sick,” she says. Meanwhile, although cases of Omicron appear to have peaked locally, the virus continues to circulate widely through the community and is expected to continue

to do so. Dr Anderson, whose practice has surgeries in Warkworth, Wellsford, Snells Beach, Matakana, Mangawhai, Maungaturoto and Paparoa, says it is still putting pressure on health providers and it can be a serious illness for some. “We can get up to 100 cases a day and had 150 on one day. As a community that’s a lot of pressure on healthcare resources,” he says. “There’s a lot of Covid fatigue out there in the community. For the vast majority, it’s a mild illness, and we acknowledge that, but we have had hospitalisations and a handful of deaths.” Both doctors urge people to make sure their Covid vaccinations are up to date and to get a flu jab (see below), as well as eating well, exercising and getting enough sleep. And people are also asked to be patient when dealing with healthcare staff. Dr Anderson says “patients are being less patient” these days. “Our staff are bearing the brunt of a lot of that, which is unfortunate. We recognise that a lot of people are feeling the heat of it, but it’s difficult to look after people and keep everybody safe,” he says. “We’d say you don’t have to be kind, but just be considerate. Everyone is doing the best they can under the circumstances.” Flu vaccinations are available now from GPs and many pharmacies. The government has made 40% more flu shots available this year and free eligibility has been widened to include Māori and Pacific people aged 55 and over. Health Minister Andrew Little said with Covid still working its way through the country, “we need to protect our most vulnerable from getting the flu as well, and our health system from coming under more pressure”. “In an ordinary year, flu kills more than 500 New Zealanders. And this is no ordinary year,” he said. Others who can get a free shot anyone aged 65 and over, pregnant women and those with certain medical conditions. Vaccines are widely available – contact your GP or pharmacist to book.

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An artist’s impression of the first of two identical buildings that will be built in the first neighbourhood centre in Milldale. Construction is set to begin this year.

First Milldale shops on market Plans have been released for the first small retail centre that will be built in Milldale.

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t’s the first time in his 12 years of dental practice that Spencer Lee has had his own clinic – and he’s determined to get it right. Spencer and his wife, practice manager Jayne, opened Hibiscus Care Dental at 674 Whangaparāoa Road (next to the Copy Centre) a month ago. The couple, who live in Gulf Harbour, have taken over a long established practice and given everything a makeover. The clinic has been refurbished from top to toe. State of the art equipment, including a CT head scanner, has been installed. There is also a negative pressure filter cleaning the air for extra confidence around Covid-19. High tech equipment looks the part, but more importantly it assists with accurate diagnosis and treatment.

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Additional training means that as well as all the usual dental care and procedures, Spencer can provide orthodontics, implants and IV sedation. He also offers functional and aesthetic Botox treatment – particularly for things like jaw pain. Listening to patients is key, Spencer says. He spends time talking with, and educating people about caring for their mouth health. That may include providing advice about things such as diet, jaw health and correct cleaning of the teeth, specific to each patient’s needs. “Dentistry has evolved and prevention is a much bigger part of it now,” he says. “It’s also a lot more gentle and patient-friendly. Our motto is “passion for your smile” – which is not only about caring for teeth, but wanting to see patients happy and smiling.”

Described as “Auckland’s fastest growing residential development”, Milldale is expected to have around three of these neighbourhood centres, although the final number is not yet confirmed. There will also be a much bigger town centre, which is still some way off, according

to a spokesperson for Milldale developer Fulton Hogan. The retail and office complex is being developed by Broadway Property Group. It is due for completion at the end of next year. Currently Alex Perigo of Bayleys Silverdale Commercial and Scott Kennedy from Broadway Property Group are seeking interest from businesses and a number of the units are already leased.

Who will build Penlink?

The tender process for building Penlink is nearly over. Representatives of Auckland Transport (AT) told local board members at a workshop last month that Waka Kotahi/ NZ Transport Agency expects to confirm an agreement with its chosen consortium next month. The two short-listed groups of companies in the running are Fulton Hogan, HEB Construction, Aurecon and Tonkin & Taylor, or Fletcher Construction, Acciona, Beca and Jacobs. Work is expected to get underway late this year and take four years to complete. AT also told the local board to note that there is currently no funding for a bus interchange at the Whangaparāoa Peninsula end of Penlink, making it unlikely that this bus station will be delivered at the same time as Penlink itself.

Local board weighs in on house moving impact

The Hibiscus & Bays Local Board has asked Auckland Transport (AT) to make routes frequently used by wide vehicles (such as house moving trucks) fit for purpose. The recommendation was included in the local board’s feedback on AT’s draft Activities in the Road Corridor Bylaw 2022. Road adaptations suggested by the local board are removable signs and durable plantings. It follows discussions between businesses on Hibiscus Coast Highway and AT regarding the number of road signs on the highway that are being damaged by such vehicles (HM April 18).

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In 2016, New Zealand robins (toutouwai) were introduced to Shakespear Open Sanctuary at the end of Whangaparāoa Peninsula.

Forest & Bird’s Pest Free Hibiscus Coast project is offering free ‘rat tests’ this autumn, but not the kind that you get from the pharmacy for Covid-19 – these are chew cards designed to detect any rodents lurking in the backyard.

Chew cards are pieces of corflute plastic, infused with peanut butter, which pests leave bite marks on. Like a Covid-19 RAT test, they are not 100 percent accurate, and a negative chew card doesn’t mean that rats aren’t there – it just means they haven’t passed through that week. Project manager Jenny Hanwell says putting chew cards in the garden will help locate a good place to put a rat trap. She says that autumn is an important time to set your trap, as the cooler weather sees rats looking for food and shelter nearer to our homes. “All our volunteers working on parks are reporting an increase in bait take and trap catches at the moment, and our data shows we removed over 50,000 rats last year – so we

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need the community’s help,” she says. “Rats breed so quickly that every rat counts.” More than 1400 locals have signed up for a free rat trap, in a scheme run by the project and supported by Auckland Council. You don’t have to see a rat to start trapping – it’s about having a trap or bait station set to protect native wildlife and your property, not about having “a rat problem” at your place. You can order your chew card or rat trap at www.forestandbird.org.nz/how-can-youhelp-pfhc

Very quickly a pair formed and set up home in one of the most unlikely corners of the park – an area which, before it was planted with natives (20 years ago), had been rank grass. I remember being there for the planting day. We planted mostly mānuka back then and only now is the next generation of mixed species, such as matipo, coprosmas and five finger, coming away underneath to form bush more typical of the area. Despite this, or because of it, these two robins have been the most prolific breeders in the park. This success indicates that we can create habitat for robins to breed anywhere on the Hibiscus Coast where there is space to plant new vegetation. And there are several places on the Coast that have been planted up in this way, including around Ōrewa Estuary and on the banks of the Weiti River. Without this habitat there isn’t much room for wildlife. Karaka Cove, off Whangaparāoa Road, is another area that the Hibiscus Coast branch of Forest & Bird have been chipping away at for many years; each winter planting a new piece of

hillside surrounding the original core of bush. There is a lovely short walk here from the bottom of Matheson Road starting in older bush and winding up to the new plantings. It is well worth a visit. Our suburbs are the new ecological frontline so this is where Forest & Bird places a lot of emphasis. Collectively our gardens make up a large area of mixed forest and shrub and are home to a range of wildlife, plants, fungi and all the microscopic life which keeps the world ticking over. I spend most of my outdoor time in my own garden, so I have planned it to ensure variety. There is always something changing, something going on. When I was first establishing my garden, I planted mānuka and kānuka, species loved by insect-eating birds. These have had riroriro grey warblers and pīwakawaka fantails nesting in them for years now, as well as tui collecting twigs for nest building. Now that autumn rains have arrived, it is time to plan your winter planting so that in 20 years a robin may be nesting in your garden. When you think of the change that the last two decades have seen on the Hibiscus Coast, this no longer seems far-fetched at all.

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When her daughter Katie had her own children, Amanda painted this portrait of her with her second baby, Georgie. Amanda created this image, as well as several others of her family, in lockdown.

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Congratulations to our Mother’s Day winner! To celebrate Mother’s Day this year Hibiscus Matters asked readers to tell us the best advice their mother ever gave them, for a chance to win a Mother’s Day hamper from Life Pharmacy Ōrewa. By far the most popular advice given out by mums to their children is to ensure you wear clean underwear in case you are in an accident – we received more than 10 entries to this effect! Special mentions go to Lucy Mills, whose mother’s advice was: “money doesn’t always equal happiness”; to Anna Biggelaar whose mother told her: “there is always something positive to find in any situation or person if you look for it,” and also to Jo Shaw who says that the best advice that her mother ever gave her was: “be good to your children – they are the ones that choose your rest home!” However, the winner was Tracy Warrington of Army Bay, whose mother’s advice was “Always do your best even when no one is watching, and be kind, we don’t know the struggles others are going through”. Thank you to everyone who entered and thank you to Life Pharmacy Ōrewa for making this competition possible. Have a wonderful Mother’s Day on May 8.

A mother’s love portrayed in family artworks Artist Amanda Moore of Manly has exhibited and sold her work nationally and internationally for 30 years and one of her favourite subjects is very close to home – her children.

Her portrait of her son Samuel is a finalist in one of New Zealand’s most prestigious portraiture competitions (see page 1) and she says she also painted around eight portraits of family members, mainly her children and grandchildren, in lockdowns – as well as several others over the years.

Tracy Warrington’s daughter Brooke collected the Mother’s Day hamper prize from Hibiscus Matters last week.

She says as a mother, it was a way of

creating a close connection despite the physical separation. “If I paint nature, it’s like going for a walk, and if I paint a person, my mind is focused on them,” Amanda says. “Spending that time on a portrait allows you to concentrate on thinking about who they are – and as a mum that includes your knowledge about them across time.” She says she wanted the portraits to be life affirming and positive. “I was saying ‘you are worth it’ and ‘I believe in you’,” she says. “You want your children to thrive.”

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When did you realise you wanted to be your own boss? I realised I wanted to start my own business after I worked in the industry for 7 years and I wasn’t getting ‘creative satisfaction’ through the roles I was in. I wasn’t being challenged as a designer and had briefs that weren’t filling my cup. That’s when I knew I wanted to do more with my career.

When did you realise you wanted to be your own boss? I have 5 children, and keeping up my nursing career has always been hugely challenging. Pursuing cosmetic injecting and setting up my own business is the best move I ever made. I have autonomy over my work hours, weekends, and school holidays. I can be there before and after school for the kids, and mostly get the balance in life right. I also get to set my own clinic appointment times which are longer than the chain clinics, i enjoy spending more time with my clients. What does being a woman in these times mean to you? It means everything, I love being a woman, I can be strong and feminine, an entrepreneur and a mother. I am grateful to the women who have gone before me and paved the way.

What advice would you give to a young woman setting up her own business? My advice would be to feel the fear and do it anyway. So often we are afraid of what could go wrong and the what if’s – what if I’m not good enough, or what if I don’t get clients. Go for it, work hard, and enjoy the journey, even the mistakes you make because that is what will make you great. I like to remind myself daily, of one of my favourite quotes; ‘you are far too smart to be the only thing standing in your own way’. Is there enough support for women in business? Yes! I really do believe there is enough support for women in business. There are some great resources where you can feel supported through your journey. One of my favourite places is Facebook groups. Where like-minded women come together, and you can ask questions without judgement. The Girls In Business Facebook group is really amazing. Everyone is so helpful with tips and resources. I even found some of my first few clients on there!

Do you have a mentor and if so, who and why? Yes, she is a very experienced injector, who is also humble and generous with her knowledge and time. Because of her I will help others the way she helps me.

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During Covid we unfortunately had to cancel our Fiji retreats. We had to change gear, an opportunity to expand our retreats into our own beautiful country. We have since done retreats in Queenstown, Rotorua and Whitianga. We already have a sold out retreat in Rarotonga in July and have future retreats in Fiji and Rarotonga planned for the next 12-18 months. This year as seen the launch of our luxury day retreats. A blissful day escape for women needing some pampering together with a positive mindset workshop. Our next Day retreat is at The CORDIS Hotel Monday May 30, 2022.

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Before The Caper and the wonderful world of web, I was in neck deep in the man’s world of corporate IT management before I decided I wanted to work for myself. I thought I knew stuff with all that flash corporate experience I had under my belt and being a doer and full of gusto, started building websites - and I earned myself $2.50 per hour. I think that is called a learning curve! So here are some hard earned golden nuggets that have appeared over the last 7 years in business: Learn stuff, be fearless in that learning and don’t be afraid to fail – it’s called ‘wisdom acquisition’. Find your people, as its key to feeling supported in business. Mine was a women’s only networking group called Venus.

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partners at Orewa Optics for the past 6 years. Both worked while their children were young, so the challenges of bringing up children, running a house and a business at times involved wearing multiple hats, but having the support of their husbands allowed them to manage a successful home and work life balance. Belonging to the women’s Business group VENUS helped Petra in the early days of business ownership to grow in confidence and draw strength and knowledge from other local businesswomen. Many have become lifelong friends and are clients of Orewa Optics, and in return Orewa Optics are still collaborating with their businesses. Both Petra and Angela feel being women in business has made them grow in all aspects of their life both at work and outside of the business, being a woman has never held them back! They have learnt the key to a successful business and working career is being passionate about what you do and treating others how you would like to be treated. This has been a cornerstone to the success of the partnership and the growth of Orewa Optics.

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Women in business When did you realise you wanted to be your own boss? I wanted to find myself a role that satisfied my need for variety and challenge while being completely flexible around my young daughter – starting and running Monsterwash has done this for me and more. How have you navigated Covid? We are really lucky in that 99% of our business is contactless! We started wearing masks, social distancing and doing most of our communication with customers over the phone/email and have otherwise been able to operate as normal! What do you want to achieve next? Our main goal is to grow the business by a few more trucks over the next 24 months and relocate to the Waikato to start another branch down there!

As a well healed woman in business Jocelyn J Murray gets to the bone of health issues. She says “I intend to be well known in the Hibiscus Coast where the neighbours and community know my face and feel safe to talk openly.” Jocelyn J Murray is, among many other things, a functional nutrition consultant, and her intuitive style of healing comes from years of growing a garden, using and observing the results of the medicinal powers of plants and herbs. She started Grow Eat Heal to help people with the changing needs of our bodies. Describing herself as working in the space somewhere between natural remedy and modern medicine, Jocelyn sees people with all kinds of problems with (usually) one thing in common. They’re sick of 15 minute GP consultations where they’re asked the same questions, given the same prescription, or referrals to specialists who only look at one aspect of their health. And they’re sick of suffering.

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Both Olivia and I decided it was time to be our own bosses after 20 years of classroom and it was time for a new challenge. Classroom teaching has changed a lot over the years and felt it was time for change. When we came across the NumberWorks'nWords brand, both Olivia and I knew that there was a need in an area like Silverdale for a top quality tuition service.

What gave you the confidence to go out on your own?

Michelle said to Olivia, "if you aren't in on this, I’m going to do this on my own.” She jumped on board, and thank goodness she did as we work really well together. We are very different in how we work, both those different styles definitely complement each other. We have just opened another branch in Grey Lynn at the start of this year, which has also got off to a good start.

What do you want to achieve next? NumberWorks’nWords Silverdale wants to continue to support the students in our community with extra support in Mathematics and English from years 1-11. We have been open in Silverdale for four years and have grown steadily in that time. The progress and confidence our programme gives to our students is invaluable and we want to keep growing and providing top quality tuition in our community.

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When did you realise you wanted to be your own boss? I came into women’s fashion quite late in life but realised I had always had a huge interest in fashion all along, but never pursued it. I love being able to make an instant decision on clothing, staffing and all other aspects that come with being your own boss. It has certainly made me grow as a person but for the right reasons. What gave you the confidence to go out on your own? Circumstances made me take up the challenge, but I am so pleased I was able to make it happen as my business started very small but has continued to grow over the years after owning stores in three very different areas of Auckland. Confidence in yourself comes from the clothes you purchase for the store then seeing the joy on customers faces when they can see themselves wearing them. I try to have a difference in the clothes I purchase, but my job is to bring those clothes to life for the customer to enjoy also. What advice would you give to a young woman setting up her own business? My advice to any woman setting up her own business is to check whether it is a whim or a reality. Start small as you are making decisions 4-6 months out from the next season, and it’s costly if you make a mistake. Remember to have some capital behind you and a great support person whether that be a husband or mentor. Every store I have owned has had a different customer coming through the door, so you have to adapt very quickly. Try to show your personality within your shop and the clothing you yourself would want to wear. Every year there are new challenges but believe me it is worth it as it’s up to you to make it work and to bring a difference from other retailers around you all for the good of the customer.

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I own The Hair Studio, this is my fifth business. I started my first hair salon at home as I saw an opportunity to work around my family commitments. We were very involved in sports so I was able to work hours to suit. As I got busier I realised I needed to grow my business. I bought a salon and employed a mentor to work with me. He proved to be valuable as he helped me work on the good and bad aspects of the business – advice which I still use today. Juggling a business and a family is not easy. The business can end up being number one, so a good support network is key. Covid has been the biggest impact I have experienced in business, especially as hair salons were shut down for along time. Now there is more certainty, its time to start looking to the future and growing the business. I have employed more staff and am now supported by Debbie, Catherine, Steve, Hannah and Amber. I look forward to a busy exciting year with the best view in town.

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Foster parents needed for mums and babies

A new fostering programme that puts a baby’s mother, as well as her child, under the care of foster parents has been initiated by North Shore-based charitable trust Immerse.

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The Incourage programme is designed to keep babies who are at risk of being taken into care together with their mothers, by providing support for both mum and baby in special semi-independent foster homes. The programme is being led by Immerse coach and support person Davina Laumea, who says the aim is to help and support mothers so they can learn to care for and nurture their children. “The intensive work of Incourage is to repair, restore and rebuild mum to be the best parent for her baby,” she says. “The goal is that she will eventually take full parental responsibility. We believe Incourage will reduce the number of babies being uplifted into care.” Laumea says there has already been one successful case study, and a house has been made available where a foster couple can move in with further mum and baby pairings. Now the trust is looking for new foster parents to join the programme from throughout the Hibiscus Coast and Mahurangi regions. “We’re looking for parents with lived experiences who can bring innate problem

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solving, a depth of empathy and a resilient approach, as there will be challenges along the way,” she says. Potential foster parents also need to be able to commit to a minimum of six to nine months to the programme, while working together with Immerse and other specialist services. Immerse was founded by a group of foster parents to develop specialist training and support to people fostering children whose lives have been scarred by trauma. The team is made up of social workers, trainers, coaches and support staff. Info: Visit www.immerse.org.nz, call 09 282 3724 or 0508 367837, or email info@ immerse.org.nz

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Residents on the Hibiscus Coast are being encouraged to host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this month to support Kiwi women affected by breast cancer. The Pink Ribbon Breakfast is the Breast Cancer Foundation’s largest annual fundraising campaign. Each May, thousands of Kiwis come together to raise vital funds for the charity. As well as fundraising breakfasts, they host virtual events, hold bake sales, take on a challenge, run raffles, hold garage sales or just donate their daily coffee. Breast cancer is the most common cancer for New Zealand women, with around 1030 women in the greater Auckland region diagnosed with it annually. The money raised from every Pink Ribbon Breakfast goes towards groundbreaking research, awareness and education programmes, and patient support services. Foundation chief executive Ah-Leen Rayne says it doesn’t matter if your Pink Ribbon Breakfast or fundraiser is big or small, fancy or casual, homemade or store-bought – every effort makes a big difference for women living with breast cancer. “Your generosity will take us closer towards our ambitious vision of zero deaths from breast cancer, so please, sign up to host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May,” she says. People can sign up to take part at pinkribbonbreakfast.co.nz

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Strawberry yoghurt tart This is one of my all-time favourite recipes – my mum and I used to make it all the time. It makes a great dessert or afternoon tea for Mother’s Day. Berries are expensive now (we often make this in summer) so you might have to get creative with your decorations using seasonal fruit, edible flowers or pretty piping. Yields: 1 large tart Base Cooking spray 50g unsalted butter 1 pack of the original digestive biscuits Filling 1 packet strawberry jelly 1 Tbsp gelatin 400ml water 1kg tub strawberry yoghurt 1 tin sweetened condensed milk 2.5ml vanilla Berries or other decorations Fresh cream whipped Method: Spray a large tart dish with cooking spray. Melt the butter. Crush the biscuits into a fine crumb, add the melted butter and mix well. Pour it into the tart dish and lightly push down the mixture with the back of a spoon to form a crust. Pop in the fridge to chill. While the crust is chilling, dissolve the jelly and gelatin in 200ml boiling water. When fully dissolved, add 200ml cold water.

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Parenting is challenging, and an organisation that provides support and raises awareness to help parents through those tough times, is highlighting parents’ mental health this week.

Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Aotearoa (PADA) is holding Perinatal Mental Health Awareness week from May 1-7 to raise awareness, as well as funds for research and support. The week also aims to encourage early conversations with lead maternity carers, other health professionals – as well as each other if you are finding parenthood challenging. Perhaps you can recognise certain indicators that you may be experiencing mental health issues associated with the birth of a child? Eliminating the stigma around this common, but often silent, health issue is another key focus of the week. The word ‘perinatal’ has been introduced in place of ‘maternal’ to be more inclusive, as the issues can affect the mental health of any parent. In New Zealand, on average, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 10 men experience perinatal anxiety or depression and with over 60,000 births in New Zealand each year, the numbers affected are stark. Even more concerning is that in reality,

these statistics are likely to be even higher as the figures only capture those who have either sought assistance or been identified as experiencing mental health issues associated with their antenatal or postnatal situation. PADA is New Zealand’s leading organisation for championing awareness and facilitating best practice in perinatal mental health. It offers support by providing information, education and training for health professionals and parents. For this year’s awareness week the organisation has arranged a number of events, including a #choosetomove initiative that encourages the positive connection between physical activity and mental wellbeing – you can register and share how you choose to move throughout the awareness week. Gulf Harbour-based active and leisure maternity wear company Go Mama is running a big Samples and Seconds sale, May 1-4, and donating 100 percent of the proceeds to PADA. Go to www. gomamamaternity.co.nz To get involved or create your own fundraiser for PADA, visit www.facebook. com/PerinatalAnxietyDepressionAotearoa. More information and resources on Perinatal Mental Health can also be found at www.pada.nz

Theatre to benefit from Mother’s Day High Tea

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Rotary Ōrewa-Millwater is putting on a full high tea for Mother’s Day, on May 8. All profits will be donated to Centrestage Theatre, which has suffered a drop in income due to Covid-19 restrictions. A glass of bubbles will be served for each mum – fathers and caregivers are welcome too. The high tea will include mini sandwiches, savouries, petit fours, lamingtons, slices and lots more lovely treats. Raffles will be held, including flowers donated by Flowers by Joanne, and the bar will be open. The high tea will be held from 11am to 1pm, at Centrestage Theatre, Centreway Road, Ōrewa. Tickets, limited to 100, cost $30, and can be purchased through the Rotary Club of ŌrewaMillwater Facebook page.

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How clean is your boat? It’s about a lot more than good looks, as a session for boaties at Gulf Harbour Marina this weekend will show.

Advice on foul boating practices at Gulf Harbour Deborah Martin’s images of Welcome Swallows was selected as Champion Image at a recent club night. The photo was taken at Pakiri Beach last December. These little birds are lightning fast and very unpredictable in their flight patterns, creating plenty of challenges for a photographer. Deborah mounted her camera on a tripod near where she could see one of the birds feeding its young and spent time studying their behaviour. “I noticed that the juvenile bird flapped its wings and squawked when the parent bird flew in with lunch. By depressing my shutter at that time, I was able to finally get the photo I was after,” Deborah says.

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Kinloch tree removal consented

The mystery around the felling of numerous trees in Kinloch Reserve, Ōrewa, has been solved, following an investigation by Auckland Council. The removal of 38 native trees from the northern end of the reserve was discovered by residents at the end of March. Council’s compliance team leader, Paul Northover, says the that the removal of the trees was permitted under a resource consent granted in 2017 for a residential development, and the removal works were undertaken by a contracted arborist. “This group of trees was deemed to be unsuitable for the current location as they provided poor screening and protection for the development,” Northover says. “It was recommended that they be replaced with suitable screen planting.” He says written approval was obtained from Council prior to the trees being removed, and the Parks department has given landowner approval for replacement trees to be • Prices to suit all budgets • FREE 15-minute hearing checks planted in the reserve to help mitigate the effects of the development.

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There is a chance to learn about all things foul related to boats – fouling, antifouling and foul-release coatings – this weekend at Gulf Harbour.

Boat owners have a special role to play in marine biosecurity and just as we protect our gardens and native bush from pests, there are aquatic pests that damage New Zealand’s native species and ecosystems. To help arm boat owners with the information they need, Gulf Harbour Marina along with Gulf Harbour Yacht Club and Weiti Boating Club have teamed up with Auckland Council to provide a practical session about biofouling and marine pests on Saturday, 7 May at the marina’s boatyard. Experts in boat maintenance, biofouling and marine biosecurity will be on hand and a heavily fouled boat will be on display. There are also spot prizes to be won,

including product from Coppercoat and Propspeed. Marina manager, Mike Keown says that Gulf Harbour Marina, like others in the region, is host to marine pests like Mediterranean fanworm. “We don’t want to accidentally spread this to other places where marine pests aren’t established, including Aotea Great Barrier Island, the Poor Knights and further afield,” Keown says. “While most of our customers already do a good job of checking and cleaning their boats regularly at the boatyard’s Marine Service Centre, the biosecurity event will be a great opportunity for boat owners to come down and learn directly from all of the experts, all at once.” The event takes place from 11am-2pm – for more info, see What’s On, p27 or visit www.marinepests.nz

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Second cover sought for Bowls Ōrewa Two years ago Bowls Ōrewa put a protective roof over one of its greens.

Doing this has increased membership and income, enabling bowlers to continue to play through the winter months, according to club president Peter Clark. He says the club has had 80 new members join since the first roof went on, and demand on the greens is such that another one is needed. Lighting allows the covered green to be played on in all weathers, day and night, and the cover is also appreciated by bowlers on hot summer days. “We were the first club in North Harbour to cover a green, and more bowling clubs are now looking to add canopies,” he says. “Covered greens provide income for clubs right through winter and also help attract

national tournaments.” The club now has bowling seven days a week, and is introducing twilight bowls. A youth development programme is underway to encourage younger bowlers into the sport – the covered green provides the certainty that games can go ahead, which school schedules require. The club has obtained resource consent from Auckland Council to build the second canopy, and has selected a contractor to do the work. It is now in the fundraising phase. The budget is around $1million ($200,000 more than the first canopy cost), in part because covering a second green also means replacing grass with artificial turf. Clark says the money will need to be raised through grants and corporate sponsorship.

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RSA to Paraoa Brewing Co in Whangaparāoa. The club meets every Tuesday at 7pm , $2 on the night. All welcome .

Happy birthday Raiders – The club turns 40 this year. On Friday, July 1 a weekend of celebrations to mark the occasion will commence. July 2 will be a Club Day, with teams playing at home in Stanmore Bay, and in the evening there will be a mix and mingle, buffet and speeches. On July 3, the weekend will finish with a Masters Module. Contact organisers - Karen Gibbons, 021 164 4810, karengibbons2@gmail.com or Roger Reid, 021 177 7255, tutrays@hotmail.com Laser tag – Action Sports and Social Club is starting a Laser Tag competition at MegaZone in Silverdale. For ages 15 years and up. Info: phone Jessica Williams, 021 471 664. Table tennis – A new table tennis group is starting up at Whangaparāoa Community Hall. The opening day is Monday, May 9, 9am-12noon. Five tables, emphasis on fun and social play with tea and coffee included in the entrance charge of $2. All welcome. Info: phone Steve Chong, 027 4421 653. ToTalspan Rodney

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Half marathon for Ōrewa Ōrewa will again provide the track for a running event that last year attracted around 150 participants.

The Run 21 Ōrewa event will take place on Sunday, June 5. It offers three distances – a half marathon (21.2km), 10.5km fun run and 5km run/walk. There are open and age group categories, including veteran (aged 40 plus).

Runners start from Ōrewa Reserve, by the surf club – Te Ara Tahuna (Ōrewa Estuary walk and cycleway) forms the basis of the course. Event director Mikayla McNabb says it is hoped that the event, which was first held last July, will be held annually around this time of year. Info and registration: www.run21.co.nz/

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The lucky winner of a competition to win a car, designed to drive business in Ōrewa will be announced this week. The promotion enabled anyone who spent $20 or more at an Ōrewa business before April 30 to go in the draw to win a Mitsubishi Mirage Hatchback XLS, valued at $19,990. New vehicle delivery costs valued at $980 are also included, plus the winner can apply for a cash Clean Car rebate. The prize draw will be at a public event on Saturday, May 7 in Ōrewa (see What’s On for details). www.localmatters.co.nz

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SHAKESPEAR OPEN SANCTUARY SOCIETY INCORPORATED (SOSSI) AGM Tuesday 31 May 2022, 1pm, Park HQ by the new wool shed Shakespear Regional Park, 1503 Whangaparāoa Rd, Army Bay. Members are invited for a BBQ lunch at 12pm before the AGM at 1pm. MANLY BOWLING CLUB AGM Friday May 10, 2022 at 4pm in the clubrooms at 56 Laurence Street, Manly. All welcome. MANLY PARK SENIORS TENNIS CLUB AGM, 12pm Friday June 24, Clubrooms, 56 Laurence St Manly. Whangaparāoa.

CLEANER AVAILABLE – FASTIDIOUS, attention to detail, ovens. Refs. WaiweraWhangaparāoa. Ph 027 488 4693

A PUMP DOCTOR will keep you pumping. Ph 0274 430 654. ARKLES BAY PAINTERS/DECORATORS In the area for the area. Shane 021 0813 8481. CARPET CLEANING, repairs and installation. Dwayne 0274 997 929 KITCHENS / BENCH TOPS. Measure and install. Water proofing for wet rooms Ph Phil 027 661 8085. PAUL THE PAINTER 027 550 3635 interior & exterior. PEST CONTROL, Flies, spiders, cockroaches, ants, rodents, wasps. Competitive prices. Ph 426 2253.

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ŌREWA GARDEN CLUB meet 2nd Thursday of month, Feb-Nov, 12.30pm3pm. St Johns Catholic Church Hall, 180 Centreway Rd, Ōrewa. Visitors welcome. Email: orewagardenclub@outlook.co.nz ŌREWA LADIES CLUB St Johns Church Hall, 180 Centreway Rd, Ōrewa, 1st Thursday of month, 10am. Friendly club. Guest speakers, trips etc. New members most welcome. ŌREWA SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB, Every week at the Ōrewa Community Centre, 12.45pm Tuesdays indoor bowls and 500 cards, Thursdays 12.45pm, bowls and scrabble. New players welcome. OVER 60S GROUP 10am-11.30am, 2nd Monday of the month. Over 60s group with a relaxed atmosphere. Morning tea, nostalgic singalongs. Gold coin donation. Terry & Noelene Bradley 027 477 5014. PIONEER DANCE CLUB Every Thursday, 1.30pm-3.30pm, for seniors, meet, dance, make friends. Silverdale Hall, ph 427 5542. SUNDAY SOCIAL DANCE Silverdale, ballroom, Latin American etc. all welcome. Every 4th Sunday, 5-8pm. Silverdale Hall, ph 427 5542. Next event May 22.

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HIBISCUS SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLUB Wednesdays 7pm, Silverdale Village Hall. Social dancing, great music, friendly group. Contact Gail 0274 242 792.

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WHANGAPARĀOA INDOOR BOWLING CLUB New members welcome. Club nights Monday 7pm, Whangaparāoa Primary School hall, and Thursday afternoon, Whangaparāoa Hall. Contact Maurice 238 9137 or Owen 426 8476.

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Marine Pest and Biofouling know-how event, Gulf Harbour Marina boatyard, 11am-2pm. Hosted by Council and the marina. Demonstration for boat owners. View a heavily fouled boat, and chat with experts about fouling, boat cleaning and marine pests. Spot prizes. (see story p23) Gulf Harbour Yacht Club Boat Bits & Car Boot all-sorts sale, Gulf Harbour Marina, 9am. Bring ‘n’ Buy and not just for boaties. Info and bookings, ph 09 424 2118 or email admin@ghyc.co.nz Mother’s Day High Tea, Centrestage Theatre, 11am-1pm. Delicious high tea and free glass of bubbles for every mum. Fundraiser for Centrestage, hosted by Rotary Club of Ōrewa Millwater. Info and bookings: phone Karen, 021 040 7013. (see brief p22) Predator control presentation, Puhoi Centennial Hall, 88 Puhoi Rd, Puhoi, 6pm7.30pm. Free of charge. Tips and tricks for effective predator control at your place or for community groups, with wildlife biologist Cam Speedy. Community meeting with Transport Minister Michael Wood about North Shore Aero Club’s application for airport authority status, North Harbour Stadium lounge, Albany, 11am (see story p8)

Brendon Ham and Nitro Rockers, Dairy Flat Community Hall, 4 Postman Rd, Dairy Flat, 8pm-11.30pm. Celebrates the first dance night in the hall, with the resurfaced dance floor. Licensed bar, BYO nibbles. Entry $12.50 cash only. Info: www. dairyflatlive.com

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Destination Ōrewa Beach Win a Car prize draw, Moana Reserve, Ōrewa, 2pm3.30pm. Free coffee, free ice cream and face painting. All welcome (see story p25)

Harbour Hospice annual fundraising Art Exhibition & Sale, Estuary Arts Centre, Western Reserve, Ōrewa. Entry by donation. Ticketed preview and auction night, Thursday. Open to public June 3-6. Info and tickets harbourhospice.org.nz/ our-events/

The Run 21 Series, Ōrewa Half Marathon, Ōrewa Beach. Options are 21km, 10km and 5km. All distances open to runners and walkers. Athlete check in from 7.30am. Event starts 9am. Info: www.run21.co.nz (see brief p25) Community planting day, Shakespear Regional Park, 10am-1pm. Follow the signs at the park’s entrance. Wear enclosed boots or shoes, and weatherappropriate clothing, and bring your own spade and gloves or use the ones supplied. Barbeque at the end of planting day – bring the family. Register attendance at www.trybooking.com/nz/events/landing/6500

See www.localmatters.co.nz/whats-on/ for a full list of upcoming events

with Tania Adams

Pharmacist at Unichem Manly

Tummy troubles We all suffer from the odd bout of tummy issues at some stage, like diarrhoea from a tummy bug or constipation from not drinking enough water. However, if you have gut symptoms such as cramping, bloating, diarrhoea and/or constipation on a regular basis, you might be one of the 1 in 7 New Zealanders that suffer from a condition known as Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS. There is no cure, as such, for IBS but symptom control is possible. Diet and life style changes can have a significant effect. First in line for your treatment options should be adopting healthy eating patterns, such as regular meals, maintaining adequate nutrition, decreasing alcohol/caffeine consumption , adjusting fibre and reducing fatty and spicy foo. Studies show that changing to a low-FODMAP diet can improve symptoms in 3 out of 4 people diagnosed with IBS. The diet, created by Monash University in Australia, should be followed for 2 to 8 weeks, after which food is slowly added back to the diet to find out which foods you can handle. For instructions on how to do this, please speak our Unichem Manly pharmacists. Managing your stress and keeping active have also proven to help control IBS symptoms, but there are natural health remedies , as well as medications that can be used, when some of your symptoms are still proving problematic. Antispasmodics for cramping, laxatives for constipation and diarrhoea medicines are all available at the pharmacy as well as hints and tips as to how to use them specifically for IBS. Peppermint Oil capsules can be very helpful if you suffer with the bloating and wind symptoms of IBS. Soluble fibre, such as psyllium husk, is an effective treament for many symptoms including abdominal pain. However insoluble fibre should be avoided. Research also suggests that a trial of probiotics for 12 weeks might help. However not all probiotics are created equal. Lacto rhamnosus HN001 might reduce eczema in infants, but it wont help you with your IBS symptoms. You will need a discussion with us to help you choose which probiotic might be right for you. The British Society of Gastroenterology recognised in their most recent guidelines that new research is being completed on the use of Enterosgel in IBS patients with diarrhoea. Enterosgel is a drug free product that is used to reduce diarrhoea, bloating and abdominal pain. Natural health remedies include fennel which has been shown to relieve some symptoms of irrtable bowel syndrome such as gassiness and can be found in some natural health combination products. Studies indicate that the amino acid, glutamine, can positively affect gut health and may aid IBS symptoms. Digestive issues can be a symptom of a more sinister problem. If your symptoms are accompanied by the following you will need to see your doctor: • • • • • •

Unexplained Weight Loss Rectal Bleeding (not from haemorrhoids) Family history of bowel cancer or other gastrointestinal diseases waking from sleep with pain or needing to poo symptoms first beginning > 50 years old lump in your tummy region

So if youare having tummy troubles, come and talk to our pharmacists and natural health experts. 53B Rawhiti Road, Manly Village Whangaparaoa Ph (09) 424 7708 Fax (09) 424 7427 www.unichemmanly.co.nz

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Veterans march at RSA The march of a small number of veterans was a key moment in the private Anzac service held this year at the Hibiscus Coast Community RSA in Vipond Road.

Two very well attended public services are normally held at the RSA on Anzac Day, but this year participation at the single, 11am service was limited to veterans, their families, and a small contingent of the Air Cadets of No. 5 (Rodney District) Squadron, Air Training Corps (HM April 18). Members of Silverdale Fire Brigade and Police were also in attendance, forming a guard of honour as the veterans marched down to the cenotaph. The half hour long service included all the traditional elements – a welcome by Hibiscus Coast Community RSA president David Dryden, prayers and readings, the Last Post played by bugler Paul Shaw, the reading of The Ode, raising and lowering of the flag, the singing of the NZ and Australian national anthems and the laying of wreaths. Afterwards, there were refreshments in the clubrooms. Next year the local RSA hopes to be able to again hold public dawn and 11am services at its Vipond Road base.

Clockwise from top, Around 25 veterans marched at the Hibiscus Coast Community RSA’s private Anzac service. Rob Thompson wore the NZ War Medal replica which acknowledges the service of his Great Great Grandfather Karaitiana Rotoatara – a colonial scout who was killed in action during the NZ War. Rob says the NZ War deserves to be added to the conflicts commemorated on Anzac Day. Wreaths were laid by the Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, its Women’s Section, the Kings Empire Veterans, the RNZ Airforce and veterans of the Korean, Malayan and Vietnam wars. A wreath was also laid on behalf of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board by member Janet Fitzgerald. Leonard Sears of Millwater served in the NZ Navy for more than 20 years. Now aged 82, he is known to his family and comrades as ‘Onion’, due to his ability to make people laugh so hard they cry. More Anzac coverage, see p5.

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