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Threats of protest action were needed before Ray and Anne Wilson, pictured front and centre, were allowed out of Maygrove Lifecare rest home to join four generations of their family for a Mother’s Day celebration.

Families force an end to ‘punitive’ rest home visiting restrictions Strict lockdown provisions at Maygrove Lifecare rest home in Ōrewa, since last August, have prevented residents from visiting family and friends.

Zoom or phone contact and short visits into the rest home are all that have been permitted. Waitemata DHB confirms that those

restrictions are more rigid than most other facilities. Residents’ families have been complaining to the rest home’s owners – NZ Aged Care Services – as well as management, Age Concern and the DHB for months, but it was their threat of protest action, and contacting Hibiscus Matters, that brought results.

Elaine Little and her husband Roland had lived at the rest home for around three years. Late last year Roland turned 100 but the restrictions meant his family were unable to celebrate this milestone with him. Roland died a month later. His great great grandson, Jacques Robinson, says although Elaine was allowed out for

her husband’s funeral, she faced a strict 14day isolation in her room on her return. “We considered that punitive and wouldn’t put her through it, so we postponed the funeral,” Jacques says. Trevor Wilson’s father Ray, aged 86, and continued p2

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continued from p1 mother, Anne, 84, have lived in Maygrove Lifecare for around four years. Trevor says the family became increasingly upset and angry as the restrictions on home visits, introduced last August in the Level 4 lockdown, continued. His parents’ mental health was also suffering, he says. He says there were times, from September to March, when family could visit, one at a time for 30 minutes, but that was all. Current Ministry of Health settings are clear that family visits should occur at rest homes, with precautions such as mask wearing, as well as outings and/or short stays with family. On May 5, Waitemata DHB contacted the rest home’s owner to reinforce this, stating that the limitations were excessive. “There continues to be a level of disregard as to the impact of these restrictions on the physical and psychological wellbeing of residents, and what is most important to residents in the latter period of their lives,” the letter says. NZ Aged Care Services managing director Peter Leathem told residents and families in a letter that the restrictions were due to outbreaks of Covid-19 within its facilities. At Maygrove Lifecare, there had been three residents with Covid-19, the letter says. However, this happened over a few weeks which meant that the outbreak took longer than expected to resolve. Staff had to manage the health risks accordingly. The company’s clinical and operations general manager, Pam Joll, told the paper that its priority has been to keep residents and staff safe and cared for, considering the threat that Covid-19 represents to older people. “We consider we have applied a conservative and responsible approach,” she says. “Restrictions were reconsidered once we no longer had active positive cases on site. Protocols are reviewed regularly, and changes made according to the risk at the time.” “They are not prisoners – this is not a

Maygrove Lifecare resident Elaine Little, centre, with her daughters, from left, Lynette, Jenny and Kinzsa, on Mother’s Day. Elaine had not been allowed out on a family visit for nine months.

secure unit,” Trevor says. “I appreciate that particularly early on in the Delta outbreak, there was significant risk and a need for restrictions in line with Ministry of Health guidelines. However, nine months later our loved ones have missed out on Christmas, Easter and birthdays. When my brother came from Ireland for three weeks, he wasn’t allowed in to see them. My father said he didn’t know how much longer he could take the separation and that was the last straw for me.” Trevor got in touch with other families by setting up a Facebook page and together they demanded that restrictions be relaxed to match Ministry of Health settings, or they would protest outside the rest home on Mother’s Day, May 8. Following the threat of protest action, the organisation allowed residents to leave the facility on a case-by-case basis, with a three-day isolation on their return.

This meant that Trevor and Jacques’ families were among those able to take their relatives home for Mother’s Day celebrations on May 8. Both families say that they have no complaints about the care their relatives receive at the rest home – the extent of the lockdown, brought about by NZ Aged Care Services’ policies, was the issue. Last week, Waitemata DHB told the paper that the limitations at Maygrove Lifecare do not align with Ministry of Health guidance and it has asked the facility to provide the DHB with a revised policy. “We hope this is the end of it,” Trevor says. “We are waiting to see how it goes from now on.” Editor’s note: It is important to note that, despite the name, Maygrove Lifecare has no connection with Maygrove Retirement Village.

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Plans for eight storeys in front of Nautilus Rick Martin, developer of the 12-storey Nautilus apartments in Ōrewa, is proposing to build an eight-storey ‘vertical retirement village’ directly in front of that complex.

One of the Red Beach developer’s companies, K Rd Investments, bought Tamariki House, at 7 Tamariki Ave, in January. Recently K Rd Investments applied to Auckland Council for resource consent to demolish the three-storey Tamariki House (now called Coast HQ), and construct a multi-level, mixed-use building to be known as ‘The Ivy’. The application is for an eight storey block with retail on the ground floor and 73 apartments above. The site is zoned Business-Town Centre and has a 27m allowable height limit. The proposed new building is around 29.9m tall (including the roof ) which is one reason that consent is required. Martin says his concept is to provide independent living and ‘vertical retirement village’ options (with services such as shopping and in-home care contracted out) for occupants aged 65 plus. Only 16 carparks are proposed, and Martin says this because with everything close at hand, residents will not need to own a car. He says the building will supply a pool of cars, as well as 6 mobility scooter parks, 16 bike parks and charging points. At eight storeys, the proposed building will affect views towards the sea for front units of the Nautilus, on floors 4-8 – something Martin describes as “not ideal”.

The proposed building will block views from some of the sea-facing apartments in The Nautilus.

He says that issue was quite a conflict for him, as he remains proud of the Nautilus. However, he notes that only four out of the Nautilus’ total 153 apartments will be affected. “There will be either no, or very little effect, on the other 149 units, as most of them will not be able to see the building from their unit,” Martin says. The application for consent notes that views of existing buildings are not guaranteed, and the proposal is of a height and scale anticipated by the town centre zoning. Regarding public input, the applicant states that public notification, or even limited notification (of adjacent landowners) is not

required or desirable because “the proposal results in less than minor adverse effects”. Martin says that although he is seeking resource consent, he is in no rush to take the project forward. “There is good tenancy of the building at present, with some leases running until 2027 with rights of renewal. I intend to maintain the current use of the building as a central Ōrewa workspace for at least the next 5-7 years,” he says. Council advises that the application is currently on hold awaiting further information from the applicant. The resource consent application is linked to this story at www.localmatters.co.nz

Positive effects The consent application notes a number of ‘positive effects’ that the proposed development will bring to the owner, residents and the wider community. These include: • Increasing the economic benefit of the owner. This includes either the continued rent, or sale of the residential apartments. • An increase in neighbourhood amenity and passive surveillance throughout the day and night, contributing to a safer and more walkable residential area. • Housing supply and variety of living choices. • More business activity in the area.

Manly bollards “compromise” decision to be made soon Hibiscus & Bays Local Board members met Auckland Council staff on Manly Beach recently to take a closer look at the issue of whether bollards are needed along part of the beachfront. Council proposes to install 300 bollards along 330m of The Esplanade to prevent cars from causing further erosion and damage to tree roots. Local board members raised no objections to the installation of the bollards last September, when the project was raised by council staff at a workshop. However, the fact that the bollards would severely reduce the number of car parks alongside the beach caused a public outcry when the work was first programmed to be done, last October, and the installation was halted. Community consultation followed, with

176 people making submissions which were fairly evenly split – 56 percent opposed to the bollards and 43 percent in favour. The issue was last discussed at a local board workshop on February 24, when members agreed to defer any action, pending more investigation into things such as alternative parking. Since then, local board members say they have been lobbied by both sides of the issue. Last week, local board chair Gary Brown confirmed that there had been an on-site meeting on Friday, May 6. “We are concentrating on getting the best outcomes for everyone concerned,” he said. “There is going to have to be compromise on all parties to make it work. We will have a definite solution shortly, hopefully before the end of this month.”

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Next Auckland Council to face urgent challenges By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter. Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air.

The latest Pre-election Report from Auckland Council encourages candidates and voters to focus on inequity, climate change and funding ahead of this year’s local government election.

A bleak picture of a council that is not on track to meet its emissions reduction targets, rising inequity across the region and costs that are rising quicker than council’s planned funding allows for, are found within the report. Chief executive Jim Stabback said the issues council faces are not for the faint-hearted. “Steering a path through these uncertain times is demanding and will be challenging

for each and every one of the elected members,” Stabback said. Stabback said there was an estimated $900 million revenue loss as a result of Covid-19. “At the same time our costs have been rapidly rising with inflation at a threedecade high, fuel prices at record levels, interest rates rising and ongoing disruption to global supply chains,” Stabback said. He said that while some of the pressures may ease over time, inflationary impacts are here to stay. The scale of change required to address climate change in Tamaki Makaurau is ‘huge’, the report says, noting that Auckland’s net greenhouse gas emissions are expected to increase by around 19 percent by 2050. The expected rise is in spite of efforts to address emissions through the

proposed Climate Action Targeted Rate or Transport Emissions Reduction plan. The report said council was not on track to meet its 50 percent emissions reduction target by 2030 and that funding a climate change resilient city is among the financial pressures that council is experiencing. Others include keeping rates low, short term revenue losses, debt constraints and limited aid from central government. Council has had comparatively low cumulative rate increases over the past 10 years at 34 percent while Wellington had a 54 percent increase and Christchurch had a 79 percent increase. “Increasing council’s funding capacity often comes from unpopular decisions but is needed in order to tackle council’s challenges,” the report says.

In the wake of Covid-19, economic recovery has been led by those most insulated from the financial impacts of the pandemic while vulnerable people are struggling to financially recover, the report notes. The report encourages voters and candidates alike to look at policies like the Three Waters Reform, The National Policy Statement on Urban Development and Maori Electoral Seats ahead of the October election. The full 2022 Pre-election Report can be found on the Vote Auckland website.

or mats in front of the business to create safe access. “We don’t want a customer injuring themselves – safe access is a priority,” he says.

Once that is in place, Nav encourages customers to return. “Please support us,” he says. “We will only get through this with the help of the community.”

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Marooned by roadworks The owners of Ōrewa restaurant Someplace Else are wishing they were someplace else as construction of Ōrewa Boulevard on Hibiscus Coast Highway decimates their business. Towards the end of last week the restaurant was left high and dry as digging work prevented pedestrian access and parking. Co-owner Nav Rana says the result was two days with no customers and on the third night they cancelled bookings and closed because there was no safe access. He says they tried to contact Auckland Transport, which is doing the work. “Each time we speak to someone new and I have to explain myself all over again,” Nav says. “We are desperate – how are we going to pay our bills? We have 10 staff who rely on wages.” Nav says the business had just begun to recover from the Covid-19 restrictions

when the work on the boulevard, expected to take six months, began. An AT spokesperson says it has a team working with businesses affected by the works. “That team has met and spoken with the owners of Someplace Else on several occasions to discuss concerns and provide solutions to mitigate issues created by the works,” the spokesperson says. “We have taken care to ensure access to Someplace Else has been maintained during its opening hours of 5pm – 11pm. Works cease by 5pm. In the evening, the site outside Someplace Else is cleared so people can visit. We have placed signage in prominent positions on both sides of the road, advising that Someplace Else is “open as usual”. Alternative parking in Empire Road was identified.” Nav says AT is looking at placing a ramp

Puhoi motorway opening stalled until sometime next year The Puhoi to Warkworth motorway is not set to open until next year – although an exact opening date is not yet known. Last week, Waka Kotahi/NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) announced that Northern Express Group (NX2) and subcontractor Fletcher/Acciona, who are building the motorway, will complete the work next year. The motorway was first slated to open last December, but this was shifted to May after Covid-19 delays. NZTA says it recognises that lockdowns, alert level restrictions and ongoing supply

chain constraints have had a major impact on the opening date. “There is a contractual process to determine the impact of the Covid-19 restrictions on the programme of works and the delay that our partners may be entitled to,” NZTA’s release says. “Waka Kotahi is currently working with our partners to use this process to assess the impacts of Covid-19.” The stakes are high for NX2, which faces a $250,000 a day penalty for every day it goes over an agreed completion date. NZTA says negotiations regarding associated costs

are taking place. Last week’s release notes that good progress is being made at the southern connection, just north of the Johnstones Hill tunnels, and planning is well underway to complete the next sequence of work to connect SH1 to the new road. Once that work is complete, which should be by the end of next month, motorists will be able to drive through the tunnel and onto the Okahu viaduct. They will drive through a big cut in the hillside before rejoining SH1 at Puhoi. Traffic will remain in one lane in

each direction and motorists won’t be able to drive on the Puhoi viaduct until the rest of the 18.5km motorway opens next year. Meanwhile, NX2 relationship manager Jonathan Green told a Warkworth Area Liaison Group meeting last month that 166 works completion tests had to be completed, inspected and signed off before even one vehicle is allowed on the road. “Within this there are about 1200 construction packages that all need to be done and inspected. There is still a long way to go before this can be achieved,” he said.

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Fight back on zoning proposals The big issue facing the Hibiscus Coast right now is the proposed zoning changes that bring much more housing density than is presently allowed. Without significant changes from Auckland Council or the Government they come into effect this August. Whangaparāoa is one of the worst-case scenarios for higher density in Auckland. On the peninsula, as many as 8000 plus properties are affected. As of right (without resource consent or advising neighbours) three houses and three storeys with no requirement for on-site parking are possible. Plus the ability to build closer to the street and closer to the boundary all around. There are no extra controls on quality, design, sustainability features (such as solar panels), and no consideration on the impact of loss of view, local traffic loadings and so on for neighbours. All of the Hibiscus Coast will be impacted in some way – in my view it will lead to more chaotic development everywhere because it will not be controlled or coordinated. Many developers will seek to excavate and remove everything, including trees, then add retaining walls to make flat sites. We see this already. Competing to buy a home on price against developers will be harder than ever. Pre-notification submissions closed on Monday, May 9. In late May, a workshop (probably behind closed doors) will give Council staff the direction on what Council may be able to push back against within the government requirements. Myself and fellow Albany Ward Councillor John Watson are consistently saying infrastructure constraints such as roading, sewage pipeline and processing capacity, stormwater and flooding issues, and more, are “qualifying matters” – these are the

legally allowed reasons to limit density. This reasoning allows Council to push back and limit density increases. We oppose the changes because Auckland already has zoning in place for more than a million new homes through the Unitary Plan. In the heritage suburbs of Auckland, like Devonport, Birkenhead and Northcote Point, we support the retention of heritage character defining homes – many of which have been lovingly restored, have years of life remaining and contribute to neighbourhoods that are liveable and sought after.

All of the Hibiscus Coast will be impacted in some way. On August 4, the proposals go to the vote at a Planning Committee meeting. Next there will be another round of formal submissions and further decision-making – but increasingly out of Council control. Yes, there is a place for controlled and coordinated intensification around transport hubs and metropolitan centres such as Albany and Takapuna. But central Government and Council should focus on the real reasons for housing unaffordability, which this further intensification will not solve. So this is a call to action. Challenge the government. Make your MP aware of your opposition. Lobby Councillors in the lead up to voting. Local Board members we have spoken with share our position – they can also take a stand. Put in a submission when next you have the opportunity. We are organising a public meeting on Saturday, May 21 at 9am at Whangaparāoa Hall to rally against the density proposed. Hope to see you all there.

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Last week I was sad to hear that one of Ōrewa’s most staunch residents, Martin Emery, died. His wife, Jeanne, said he died peacefully overnight on May 9. I hadn’t heard from Martin for a few years, but at one time he was an almost daily presence in the Hibiscus Matters office, keeping me updated on progress as Ōrewa Residents and Ratepayers, of which he was a member, took Council and developers Ōrewa Land all the way to the Environment Court. The Residents and Ratepayers were fighting the former Rodney District Council’s proposed changes (known as Variation 101) to its District Plan, which would have allowed buildings of 30m to be built on large sites along Ōrewa’s beachfront, south of the town centre. After a judge ruled in favour of the ratepayers, Auckland Council appealed. And, in 2011, the Environment Court again decided in favour of Ōrewa Residents & Ratepayers. Fighting to prevent what the ratepayers group saw as ‘the Gold Coast approach’ to development in Ōrewa was a long, drawn out and expensive process. In the thick of it was Martin, who always had a cool head, a gentle sense of humour and the facts at his fingertips. The Ōrewa community has lost a clever, quiet achiever who worked tirelessly for what he believed was best for the place he loved. Terry Moore, Editor

With all the unbelievable ongoing crowding of Auckland city being planned it is a wonder that Council doesn’t have a good look at London’s post-war remedies. It was obvious back then that the existing city infrastructure would not cope with forecast growth expectations. The satellite city concept was successfully implemented at Milton Keynes and in several other regions to accommodate the returning post-war service men and women. Businesses were assisted by Government or attractive beneficial terms to relocate or expand in these areas to provide work. In our case, here in New Zealand, there is Crown land which could be utilised. New family housing could be built on Government long term, low cost leased land in these areas with eventual ownership possible if desired. A system of Government house funding similar to the State Advances’ low interest mortgage system of the 1970s and ‘80s could also be provided. Instead of thinking outside the square, local Councils seem to embrace the international city concept where they compete for recognition from their peers. Best City awards and self-congratulation! Keith Wilkinson, Manly

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started to impact on our local town centre and able bodied people were ‘stealing’ the limited number of mobility parking spaces. When WINZ/MSD locked their back door two years ago – which was the access for disabled people – we were expected to hobble around to the front door, via a two way driveway covered in oil, carrying our bag, cushion, paperwork, walking stick etc. This was unsafe and quite frankly a disgrace. Therefore I rattled the cage of our two local councillors (Crs Watson and Walker) and they got on the case Finally a mobility parking space was painted outside the Ōrewa WINZ/MSD office at the beginning of March, 2022 and I feel quite chuffed that this has finally been achieved. It is quite ridiculous that at the main area of Ōrewa beach adjacent to the surf club there are only three mobility parking spaces, which often get taken by other. I have even had to move my vehicle to allow a more disabled person to park to access the toilets in a hurry. The population of Ōrewa has increased exponentially in recent years, yet there is never an increase in mobility parking spaces. Those of us who are disabled struggle to do everything every day and it all takes 10 times longer for us to do it. It would be great if we could educate the general public so they do not take the mobility parking spaces, which we actually pay for – a permit costs us $50.

the proposed increase in density. Some surburban areas do not have adequate wastewater, stormwater or traffic roading infrastructure to cope with increased density. This appears to be particularly the case in respect of intensification proposed for the Whangaparāoa Peninsula. For example, there are radical changes to residential intensity proposed along the Whangaparāoa Peninsula, from its current predominantly Residential - Single House Zone to Mixed Urban Housing. There is already development intensification along the peninsula, for example at the old RSA site in Vipond Road (HM May 2) and towards Brightside Road, in addition to that occurring at the extension to Karepiro Drive and in Chenery Road. There is a high ratio of cars to population here. For example, there are four adults living in my home. Each adult owns and drives a car. Conversely, there is limited public transport in the form of buses and ferries available. Many residents commute daily to Silverdale, Albany or Auckland. Whangaparāoa Road is the single available access road by which to enter or leave the peninsula. The proposed Penlink alternative may not be available until 2026 or later, and as a single lane highway it may prove inadequate to remove the traffic pressure on Whangaparāoa Road if population density increases significantly. The proposed change in zoning under the government’s National Policy Statement on Urban Development may mean increases of up to three times the existing population on the peninsula. The roading and infrastructure is clearly inadequate to cope with this. Likewise there is likely to be further pressure upon wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, requiring significant planning and • Prices to suit all budgets expenditure for upgrades. Hence the issue

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I’m aghast Whangaparāoa MP Mark Mitchell assumes social housing ‘brings with it social issues and an increase in crime’ and says ‘people housed by Kainga Ora are taken out of their own communities’ (HM April 18). He does not seem to recognise there are people already in his electoral area who are in desperate need for social housing. The proposed two bedroom homes constrain the size of families they can house. We are aware there is a need for two bedroom homes especially for older people in need living on a pension. Such housing will meet a significant need that is growing in the community. As a community we will be enriched by diversity. Susan Adams, Army Bay Editor’s note: To clarify – MP Mark Mitchell’s comment about ‘social issues and an increase in crime’ in the April 18 story referred to incidents reported to have occurred in Weir Lane, Silverdale.

Not safe on bikes

Auckland Transport is keen to get as many schoolchildren on bikes as possible (and their teachers as well how wholesome!). But before we embark on this high-minded project, or even consider the everyday practicalities, how about we look at the drivers who would be sharing the roads with our children – the ones we see racing at high speeds past our schools, some of them with children in the car. I might put a bit more store by AT’s plans if I saw a sign beside every school reminding drivers they are in a school zone, together with a speed camera to focus their minds – that’s right, good

... cont old consequences. Also if, when a safety issue was raised, it was treated seriously. My particular local concern is the mess that is traffic design around the Silverdale Centre. Whenever I am in the area around school closing time, I shudder: on the Silverdale Street side, a pedestrian crossing close to a school bus-stop is also close to where drivers are turning in and out of the shopping centre. As a driver and pedestrian, not to mention the mother of school-age children, it strikes me as hideously bad design. Who drew it up? Who approved it? Are pedestrian crossing lights for use before and after school being installed there? And if not, why not? On the other side of the Centre, we do have lights controlling the crossing over Millwater Parkway. These appear to have been designed by someone whose own family was certain never to use them, and Russian Roulette principles apply: perhaps the vehicle turning left out of Milner Avenue will stop for pedestrians; perhaps they won’t A letter to AT last year concerning this crossing received this response: “When the pedestrian crossing over Millwater Parkway turns green, vehicles turning left out of Milner have a red left turn arrow. This red arrow remains for the first 18 seconds of the pedestrian crossing and then turns off. After that 18 seconds, vehicles are allowed to turn left but must give way to any pedestrians on the crossing. Thanks for getting in touch. We’ve now closed your case.” How is it, then, that a family member quite conversant with pedestrian crossings narrowly missed being hit when using those lights last week? And what of the driver? Were there any consequences for their potentially lifethreatening behaviour? In short: I’m a keen walker. But spare me the ‘eco sanctimony’ until our people are safe. Sort out our roads before you tell us to get on our bikes. Vivienne Shakespear, Red Beach (abridged)

More than 5000 entries were received for a local competition that put a new car up for grabs. The competition was driven by business association Destination Ōrewa Beach with the aim of increasing the spend at local shops. Anyone who spent $20 or more at an Ōrewa store could enter the draw. The prize draw was the main feature at a community event on Moana Reserve, Ōrewa on May 7, which included face painting and a free sausage sizzle, coffee and ice cream. The winner was Heidi Anderson of Millwater. Her winning entry was drawn from the boot of the Mitsubishi Mirage XLS by Simon Lucas of Mitsubishi Motors.

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Taking community back to food sharing future A new food sharing initiative has taken off on the Hibiscus Coast, with almost 200 members joining in just two days.

Jessica Noble started the Hibiscus Coast Neighbourhood Garden page on Facebook and says it has proved so popular because the time is ripe. “With prices of groceries going up so much, I thought it was a great time to get this started,” Jessica says. With a background in nutrition, she is also concerned about the amount of chemicals on store-bought produce. “When we had our son, it makes you think even more about what’s in our food.” The private Facebook page is used in a similar way to Marketplace, to share garden produce or things such as vegetable seedlings with others in the local area. No money is exchanged, and pick up is arranged to respect people’s privacy – such as meeting at a collection point, or at workplaces.

Members are also invited to share gardening knowledge and photos to keep each other motivated. Jessica has found ways to grow edible plants on her small section in Red Beach, making space for a compost bin, veggie pod and a hydroponics vegetable growing system. “You grow what you can in your garden, then, once you have more than enough for yourself and your family, you post what’s available,” Jessica says. “If members are growing on, say, 1sqm each, together that’s a 200sqm garden!” Jessica says this is a process that would have happened naturally in her great grandparents’ day. “Now with our nine-to-five lives, we are not as connected with our communities,” she says. “But it is a way to get some of that back, and help each other out. I hope it inspires people to grow – and share – more.” Info: www.facebook.com/groups/763448271 731437/?ref=share

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Council ‘gets out of the way’ of rainwater tank installation By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter. Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air.

Auckland Council plan changes will make it easier for households to install rainwater tanks by removing the costly and timeconsuming consent process. The changes, approved by the Council’s Planning Committee on May 5, remove the need for most residential and rural property owners to seek a resource consent before they install rainwater tanks. Previously, a deposit of up to $4000 was required to lodge a resource consent application although the

fees had been waived in the majority of cases for the past two years. However, anyone wanting to make rainwater tanks their main household water supply will still need to apply for building consent because of the connection to internal plumbing. It is hoped that the changes will make it easier for Auckland households to become more self-reliant in drought conditions. Planning Committee chair Chris Darby said it made sense for Council to be encouraging sustainable practices like rainwater capture. It was an end to a plan change process that “in some ways gets Council out of the way

of people being able to install rainwater tanks,” Darby said. “The combination of longer severe dry spells and increased periods of torrential rainfall that we are seeing as a result of our rapidly changing climate has impacts on the health of Auckland’s streams and harbours and the resilience of the household water supply,” he said. “Making it easier for Aucklanders to be resourceful with rainwater and provide for their own water needs is overdue.” The update to the rules is expected to occur this month and once finalised, Council staff will notify the public of exactly when the changes take effect.

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ark Norris has worked as a gym coach, studio manager and personal trainer in many different types of gyms over the years.

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He thinks his new business, Body Fit Training Whangaparāoa (BFT), has the perfect mix, being based on classes with experienced coaches backed with the latest on-screen heart monitor technology.

BFT classes are based on science but also designed to be fun.

But they are proof that hard work, passion and determination can see you through.

During the workout participants wear a heart rate monitor which is displayed on a screen on the wall. This screen also provides a guideline heart rate for each exercise, motivating people to improve.

Accountant Todd, previously a butcher, wanted a career change. Kim, who is in marketing, was seven months pregnant. Together, they decided to follow their passion for food. Finding premises in Ōrewa meant moving from their city apartment. They also began networking with local producers at Farmers Markets to ensure what they offered at The Ōrewa Grocer would be fresh and unique.

BFT is a nationwide franchise, and the Whangaparāoa gym, which is on Whangaparāoa Road next to Wendy’s, covers the whole Hibiscus Coast. Mark says the classes attract all age groups and fitness levels – from people who want to lose weight and improve fitness to athletes who want to push themselves. The 50-minute long classes are a mix of strength-based work and cardio, all on

“We get to know all the regulars – it has a real community vibe,” Mark says.

Mark studied sports science but it was when he first worked in a gym that he knew this was the career for him. What drew him to the fitness business was the satisfaction he gets from helping people. “I still remember my first client, who was so overweight he couldn’t tie his shoelaces.

rewa couple, Todd Burns and Kim Smyth, say some people thought they were mad starting a business during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Their store is beside New World, however Kim says that it is complementary. “People are out shopping and they come

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here for specialised groceries, including Mediterranean and Asian foods, artisan bread, cheeses and deli meats,” she says. “Our small size means we can offer super fresh, high quality produce and things that are hard to find elsewhere,” Todd says. “Customers are stoked that they no longer have to drive out of town to get these things.” There’s no doubt this energetic and focused couple have found their happy place – developing a hub for local producers and meeting customers who are as interested in food as they are. Todd and his staff can tell you about any of the grocery items, including how to use them in cooking. Best of all, Kim, Todd and baby Sam are happy in Ōrewa. “We want this to be our forever home,” Kim says.

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There are a few points that come to mind in light of this recent spike of youth crime. Firstly, let’s put it in context. The statistics show that overall youth crime rates are down 63-65 percent between 2010/11 and 2020/21. This does not mean it is non-existent and we are certainly not immune from youth crime on the Hibiscus Coast. However, we are in the fortunate position that we have youth workers and police officers on the ground providing mentorship and helping young people get their lives on track. This leads me to my second point – we should respond, not react. The American pastor chose to respond in a practical way

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This week Government is expected to announce a congestion charge, possibly only for Auckland’s inner city streets. The move is supported across all political parties. The charge could be phased in, in around three years’ time (2025). It is supported by Auckland Mayor Phil Goff who says that if such a charge is introduced, the Regional Fuel Tax would need to be dropped. He also says that better public transport, including the Northern motorway corridor improvements, would be required, as well as lower fares. Waka Kotahi/NZTA and Auckland Transport are working on a $313 million package of works to improve connections from the North Shore.

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This bring me to the importance of youth work and providing a focus on early intervention. More youth workers and youth mentors are required to get behind our young people. While the youth crime statistics may have dropped, school attendance has decreased. Currently over 40 percent of school age young people are not regularly attending school. Disengagement in school and truancy are risk factors that can lead to antisocial behaviour. Young people need the wraparound support to stay in education or seek out employment opportunities. So, the bottom line is this – let’s not define our youth by their actions but, just like that American pastor, let’s choose to respond proactively not reactively, and with understanding, not indifference. Let’s help our young people find their place in our community and support our youth organisations who are making a real difference for local young people.

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As I read these headlines, I was reminded of a country pastor in 1958 who was struck by an image in Life magazine of seven teenage boys. David Wilkerson Jr was moved by compassion to go to New York City and attend a murder trial of these seven young teenage boys with the intention of trying to help them. However, the judge did not allow David a meeting. Despite missing the opportunity to meet these boys, David went on to start up a programme called Teen Challenge – a programme that helps young people involved with gangs and drug and alcohol addictions. This was a remarkable response from the country pastor to an article in a magazine.

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Kids as young as seven, were caught ramming malls and stealing products worth tens of thousands of dollars.

to the issue. Of course, consequences for actions and discipline are required. Crimes can be committed from a place of privilege and thoughtless recklessness. However, we must also seek to understand other underlying contributing factors. Research shows negative early life experiences can contribute to the reasons for involvement in serious offending at a young age. The intergenerational dysfunction and disadvantage of family lives mean most lack positive role models. The poverty of circumstances can in turn create a sense of hopelessness.

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Community backing vital for surf lifesaving facility Ōrewa Surf Lifesaving has resource consent for its new building on Ōrewa Reserve, and fundraising from the community has begun in earnest.

This includes grant applications and a number of different ways that individuals, businesses and organisations can contribute. The surf club’s redevelopment committee chair, Zane Taylor, says there are a lot of uncertainties in the current economic climate around things like building costs. The most recent estimate for the project was $8.5m (HM January 24). Around $1m has already been spent to get it to this stage, including a sizeable contribution from ratepayers via Hibiscus & Bays Local Board grants for feasibility studies and consenting fees. A considerable proportion of what is needed – a further $4 million – is being sought towards the project from Auckland Council’s Sport and Recreation Facility Investment fund. The money in this fund is allocated by Council’s Parks Arts Community & Events committee – no decisions have been made as yet. The local

board is supportive of the application. Taylor says there are many reasons why the community should get behind this build. The most obvious benefit comes from the surf lifesaving service, which has a strong youth development programme and has performed 1200 rescues since it began patrols in the 1950s. In addition, club volunteers also support corporate team building events, community events such as the Santa Parade and Surf Sounds and provide a social hub for individuals and families. “These are all things the new Ōrewa Surf Lifesaving Community Hub will better enable us to deliver on,” Taylor says. The current clubrooms no longer provide for the needs of the club, or the growth in the surrounding area. The new building is 1900sqm over two levels with an additional 150sqm of cantilevered deck. The building’s layout has been designed by Product X Architecture to provide for growth and diversity of use – particularly by the community.

There are many reasons why the community should get behind this build The top floor of Ōrewa Surf Lifesaving’s building will operate as a community hub – with lifesaving operations on the lower floor.

Taylor says the ground floor houses the bulk of club operations, while the upper floor will provide flexible space for community use, including meetings, functions and events. It includes a commercial kitchen. The club restaurant and bar will also be open to the public. He says the location of the building, which is around 23m further back towards the road than the current clubrooms, widens the adjacent beachside reserve area and increases the prominence of the building

on Hibiscus Coast Highway where it can anchor itself as a local hub and landmark. The club hopes to get its building consent application into Council by the end of August. It is actively seeking community donations and has released sponsorship opportunities. Visit www. Ōrewasurflifesavingcommunityhub.co.nz to view plans and register to get involved. Or contact the Project Hotline, 020 4122

Local board gives feedback on Government recycling changes Following central government’s proposals to transform recycling in New Zealand, released in March, Auckland Council has made its submission on the issue. The government proposals seek to introduce a container return scheme that encourages people to return empty beverage containers for recycling. It is also looking to improve household kerbside recycling, including standardising the materials that are recycled nationwide and allowing all urban residents to have food scraps collection.

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The reasons for the changes include the need to substantially increase recycling rates noting that Kiwis only recycle and compost about one-third of materials we place on the kerbside, with the rest going to landfill, while many countries recycle two-thirds. The changes are also aimed at reducing carbon emissions noting that the waste sector contributed around four percent of our total greenhouse gas emissions in 2019, and around nine percent of biogenic methane emissions. The Hibiscus & Bays Local Board added its voice to Council’s submission, providing

feedback at its April 21 meeting. The board supports the container return scheme. It recommended that options for phasing out single use coffee cups be investigated as currently these are not included in the container return proposal. It also sought more access for the public to stations where certain containers can be refilled and recommended that Council’s model of community recycling centres (such as the one in Whangaparāoa) be replicated. When it comes to diverting food and garden waste from landfill, the local board recommended consideration be given to

balancing the benefits of large anaerobic digestive facilities versus the food miles saved by utilising local initiatives such as the City to Farm project in Waitoki. Decisions from government are expected to be made later this year, with the Ministry for the Environment proposing 2025 for implementation of the Container Return Scheme, 2024-2030 for various requirements related to kerbside collections and 20252030 for businesses in metropolitan areas to separate their food waste depending on availability of processing facilities.

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Hospice seeks support to fill desperate need for nurses Hospice community nurses are in short supply and this Hospice Awareness Week, May 16-22, Harbour Hospice is asking the community to donate to help meet the growing demand for specialist palliative care.

Community nurse team leader Jarna Stenden, who is based at Hibiscus Hospice in Red Beach. More community hospice nurses are desperately needed.

Thanks to the generosity of donors, most Harbour Hospice patients are cared for at home during their final weeks and months of life, and it’s the community nurses, among many others, who play a huge part in making this happen. Hibiscus Coast resident Debra Jean, along with her sister, cared for their mother in her Arkles Bay home earlier this year and says the nurses were “just amazing”. “Mum died only three and a half months after she was diagnosed at 71 with cancer, so it was all very quick and such a shock for the family,” Debra says. “The hospice nurses started coming just a few weeks after her diagnosis and they were so

compassionate. They explained everything and showed us how to look after mum. They taught us how to put her line in and they’d watch us do it, and check to make sure we were doing it right.” Debra says it was a real privilege to be able to care for her mother. “For me, it was showing her my love. But it was only because of the nurses that we had the confidence to do that. They talked to mum in a way that reassured her. Even when she couldn’t talk very much anymore they still explained every single thing they were doing and treated her with such respect.” Harbour Hospice Chief Executive Jan Nichols says there are not enough specialist hospice nurses and that a growing number of people need their support. “Given the limited pool of specialist community nurses in NZ and the high demand for them, Harbour Hospice is training skilled nurses from other parts of

the healthcare system to become hospice nurses, taking them through an intense development programme,” she says. “I am proud of this novel approach, but aware that it comes at a cost which is over and avove our usual training budgets and comes in a year when Covid-19 has again depleted our charitable income. Last year it cost around $14 million to run the service, and 51.5 percent of operational funding comes from the Waitematā District Health Board. The rest comes in from fundraising, income generated from hospice shops and community donations. Hospice Awareness Week is an opportunity to share how hospice makes a difference. The charity is asking for people to donate to its appeal online and visit its Facebook page to share how hospice has made a difference to you and your family/whānau. Info and donations: harbourhospice.org.nz/ donate/appeal

Hospice art sale on again at Estuary Arts Centre This year’s Harbour Hospice Art Exhibition & Sale features art from around 80 local and national artists, including paintings, sculptures, photography and garden art. The event is a fundraiser for the local Hibiscus Hospice in Red Beach. One returning artist is Tracey Currington, a Millwater resident who specialises in an Ancient Greek technique known as encaustic art, made using melted beeswax and damar resin. The process involves mixing pigment with the beeswax and damar resin, then adding it in layers to a surface, such as wood panels. Each layer must be fused to the other, using heat. The encaustic technique can also be used to create 3D sculptures. Tracey put her work in the hospice

fundraising exhibition for the first time last year and sold all three of her pieces. With a long career behind her in accounts and office work, Tracey, aged 61, became an artist later in life – only taking it up in 2015. The self-professed ‘creative introvert’ began pursuing her passion after the death of her mother, and after changing jobs to work part-time in accounts for the hospice exhibition’s venue, Estuary Arts Centre. She is mainly self-taught, apart from a weekend workshop and some online courses. “I’d always wanted to do something creative,” Tracey says. “But it wasn’t until these changes in my life that I had the time and space to think about what I really wanted to do.” Being part of this exhibition to raise funds

for Harbour Hospice has special meaning for Tracey because her first husband, Rob, died from pancreatic cancer 31 years ago, at the age of 31. The North Shore Hospice supported her to care for him at home. From Rob’s diagnosis until he died was only three weeks. “He literally called in sick to work one day and never went back,” Tracey says. “Our son was only six months old and it was all such a blur. I wanted to care for Rob at home and the hospice nurses were incredible in supporting me to do that. They came at the drop of a hat and brought us everything we needed to keep Rob comfortable.” Tracey says that being able to contribute to this exhibition is her way of giving back to a charity that gave her so much.

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The exhibition and sale has something to suit every taste and budget. It is on at the Estuary Arts Centre, 214B Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa, from June 3-6. Entry by donation. A ticketed preview and auction night is on Thursday, June 2. Tickets: harbourhospice.org.nz/our-events/

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Local charity offers relief from grief and a chance to share Nothing can prepare anyone for the trials of grief and trauma, but self-care and sharing your experience with those who understand can help to ease the path to recovery.

That’s a core belief behind Feeling Fab Foundation, a Dairy Flat-based charity that organises wellness days for women who have experienced bereavement, loss or trauma. After two low-key years due to Covid-19 restrictions, the group is starting to increase the number and frequency of local events again. Founder Elizabeth Caines-York says the aim of the sessions is to provide a safe and supportive space where women can reflect, share stories and bond over their shared experiences, while having feel-good treatments to give their morale a muchneeded boost. She readily admits that most women who come along can be reluctant and often need a bit of coaxing to face a room full of strangers when they are still experiencing the immeasurable pain and intense process of grieving. “We are here to help them to leave that blanket of grief and their worries at the door. These days are about being heard and about finding yourself again,” she said. “Women can come here, get out of that deep, dark hole and feel better about themselves.” Elizabeth knows only too well how horrendous bereavement can be. After her grandmother’s sudden death 24 years ago, her husband Allan died the next day in a road crash as he drove home to be with Elizabeth and their three young sons. “You never think you’re going to be the one to get the knock on the door, but when I looked out of the window and saw the police and two victim support people, I knew,” she says. “From there, it was hell on

earth. Grief is massive. It’s like childbirth – you don’t know what to expect. And whatever anyone tells you, it’s 50,000 times worse. If it wasn’t for my three boys, I wouldn’t have got out of bed.” It took three years before Elizabeth felt strong enough to seek help and share her story, and she subsequently went on to run a grief support group herself for nine years. “In 2014, a friend of mine asked me what I missed most since losing Allan and I just said ‘feeling fab’, and I thought that’s it, that’s what I’ll do. I thought it was time to bring some joy back into my life and help others to do the same,” she says. From working with one North Shore grief centre and running two events a year, Feeling Fab has expanded to provide several events a month, and works with more than 20 organisations on the Hibiscus Coast, Rodney, and the North Shore, including hospice, cancer charities, women’s groups, counselling services and funeral directors. Feeling Fab is also extending its programme to include activities for men and young people. The charity is reliant on the goodwill of its volunteers and sponsors to help make events happen. “We get funding by begging, borrowing and almost stealing – no one’s ever been paid,” Elizabeth says. Anyone can suggest a person who could benefit from a Feeling Fab day, providing they have the agreement of the recipient. It might be someone who has lost a partner or child, or someone who is in palliative care themselves. “We provide hairstyling, make-up, manicures and hand massage, goodie bags to take home and yummy food throughout the day. It is a wonderful opportunity to meet others who have had a similar experience and to make new friends,” she says. “Our

The fab four – from left, Feeling Fab founder Elizabeth Caines-York with regular volunteers Michelle Kennedy, Carol Collett and Angela Mills at a recent wellness day.

team of volunteers have huge hearts and understand that those grieving need tender loving care in a safe environment, and we all feel blessed and honoured to have these ladies come along and tell their stories. “Unfortunately, due to Covid, we’ve only been able to run seven events last year and eight the year before, but this year

we are starting off with a bang with two for Harbour Hospice in Stillwater and Warkworth.” The next local Feeling Fab wellness day will be at Stillwater Hall on May 22. To learn more, make a donation, volunteer or suggest a recipient, visit www.feelingfab. org.nz or email feelingfab2010@gmail.com

Dancing on new floor at Dairy Flat

There’s something new to dance about at Dairy Flat Community Hall, which recently replaced its floor, making it perfect for dancing. Dairy Flat Hall Committee chair, Henk Landweer, says the old floor had a few soft spots and needed attention. A Lottery grant enabled the work to be done. The Hall is closed until May 19 while the new kwila hardwood floor is laid. A renovation of the toilets in the hall has also recently been completed. This week, dancers have the first opportunity to step out on the new floor, with the Nitro Rockers performing on Friday, May 20 (see What’s On for details). There is dancing to live music every Friday night at the hall, 6 Postman Rd, Dairy Flat, and also an Open Mic/ Jam night on the first Thursday of every month where Henk says experienced musicians are supporting new ones to feel comfortable on stage. The hall has a liquor licence and cash bar, with club prices. Membership is free. Info: Info: www.dairyflatlive.com

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This open plan three-bedroom home has been designed to enjoy whilst also being easy care. The owner has not spared any expense when it comes to the fit out of this stylish home. With an abundance of Bosch appliances in the kitchen, a tiled shower, high end bathroom fittings, you are certainly living in style. There is plenty of room to entertain both inside and out with a private outdoor entertaining deck which flows seamlessly from the open plan kitchen dining lounge. Accommodating guests is made easy with flow of this home and if you wish to lockup and leave, you'll have nothing to worry about.

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Bridge the generations in this sleek, near-new family home in central Warkworth, on an impressive freehold and fully fenced section, finished with weatherboard on honed concrete block. Stunning kitchen with modern aesthetic, engineered stone benchtops, scullery, and masses of storage. The home chef remains part of the action with seamless open-plan layout. Entertain guests outdoors in the sun, beneath the cover of a shade sail, deck complete with slick glass balustrade. All living on one floor, extra height in double garage for the boat and toys! Walkable distance to Warkworth township.

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Enjoy peace and serenity in this utterly private location. Perched above bush-clad cliffs, this generous home takes in dazzling sea views spanning Algies Bay boat moorings to Takangaroa and Kawau Islands. Home chefs will love the huge kitchen, flowing seamlessly to spacious dining and adjoining sunlit conservatory. High ceilings and feature chimney add dramatic impact through to the lounge and out to expansive decking and spa area. Imagine - family dinner on the deck, sunrises from the spa, or bask in the sun and take in the view with friends. All living on one level. Lush garden area, lock up storage for toys. Throw on the togs, and walk to Stingray Bay!

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Learning from celebrity weight loss In the world of weight loss, nothing piques interest quite like a Hollywood celebrity weight loss transformation. I’ve been intrigued with recent media attention surrounding the substantial weight loss of English singer Adele and Australian actress Rebel Wilson.

In late May and mid-June a small section of the new Ara Tūhono – Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway will open to traffic for the first time in May 2022, when people will start travelling across Arawhiti ki Ōkahu (the viaduct over the Ōkahu Inlet). This is an exciting stage in our work to connect the new motorway to the existing State Highway 1 (SH1) and is one of a series of significant road layout changes scheduled to take place in 2022.

A recent article about Adele’s weight loss regime and supposed food plan gained huge attention. Food bloggers recreated her favourite salad and posted it online, attracting millions of views. An article about Rebel Wilson’s diet plan caused a surge of Google searches online for the weight loss programme she is reported to have followed.

From Monday 23 May 2022, there will be a new road layout for traffic north of the Johnstones Hill Tunnels. Hibiscus Coast Highway (HCH) northbound traffic will seamlessly merge onto the new motorway alignment, travel across Arawhiti ki Ōkahu viaduct and exit at the new Pūhoi off-ramp onto Pūhoi Road. Here you will be able to turn left towards Pūhoi or right to re-join SH1 at the Pūhoi Rd intersection.

I remember when I was an overweight teenager. I would look at the pictures in magazines of a gorgeous celebrity with images showing her food for the day: fruit salad for breakfast, salad for lunch and lean protein with vegetables for dinner. I would think to myself ‘why can’t I eat like that?’

The new road layout changes will be formed over one night on Sunday 22 May, from 9.00pm – 5.00am. To facilitate these changes the northbound tunnel will be closed while these night works take place. Northbound traffic will be diverted via contraflow into the southern tunnels, traffic will be bi-directional. This contraflow will remain in place for the next three weeks.

Fast forward a few years and I’ve learnt from my own weight loss journey that weight loss has very little to do a food plan. While we may have success by following a strict plan for a certain period of time, it’s not a new food plan that leads to successful and sustainable weight loss – it’s stepping back and looking at your life plan.

The free route will continue to remain open during this time. Traffic heading south towards Waiwera will continue onto HCH as normal. These road layout changes are part of a staged sequence of work to connect State Highway 1 (SH1) to the new four lane motorway currently under construction. Three weeks later northbound and southbound SH1 traffic will join HCH traffic on the new alignment. Safety is our highest priority, and a reduced speed limit of 50km/h will be in place at the Pūhoi Intersection, for the duration of these works. We ask that drivers keep to the temporary speed limit for the safety of our work crews and road users, drive to the conditions and do not be distracted by work activity.

Adele didn’t lose 50kg by eating salad. She stepped out of the spotlight and took a break from touring and performing at the height of her career. She gave herself the

gift of time and the ability to prioritise her health and make changes. Rebel Wilson decided that 2020 would be her ‘year of health’. She created a powerful goal, declared it to the world and gave herself a good chunk of time to achieve it.

Adele gave herself the gift of time and the ability to prioritise her health and make changes. I moved overseas, changed my lifestyle and lost 30kg in one year. I knew nothing about nutrition, so it certainly didn’t come from following a food plan. I simply decided to make health my priority, started making better food choices and made a daily commitment to moving more. The dieting industry may want us to believe otherwise, but the truth is that weight loss is not just about food. It’s about changing our priorities to put health at the top of the list – creating a powerful goal and giving yourself the time to achieve it. It’s not an ‘easy fix’ that can be downloaded on a simple, one-page PDF document to try at home, and we won’t achieve success by looking at what someone else eats and following their plan. But the great thing is that it is available to all of us if we are willing to make it a priority and take action.

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feature.@home Something new from something old: from the curb into the home

Vicki says renovating the 1970s pop up caravan has been well worth the effort.

Arkles Bay resident Vicki Pickles wants to encourage others to reduce their environmental impact as well as updating family items that have seen better days.

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An upholstery course has been invaluable, with the rest of Vicki’s skills self-taught. “Many families have things that have been passed down and are falling into disrepair and unloved. If you can find a way to bring them back to a state where they are modern and usable, it keeps those things alive.”

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She is always on the lookout for things left on the curb, free to take away, and her home features several such items, made fresh with the creative use of paint or wallpaper. There are many reasons that people remake items, including saving money and enjoying the creative process. For Vicki, sustainability is at the top of that list. “Keeping things out of landfill is important to me – when I see things being thrown out, I rescue them if I have a vision of how they could look. It can be a bit addictive,” she says. She says it all started when a friend was faced with getting rid of her great great grandmother’s bedside table, now dated and in poor repair. “I could see the potential and fixed it up into what is now a valued family piece,” Vicki says. “It was very satisfying.” Her garage is a workshop filled with shelves of fabric and space to work on refurbishing pieces.

Just before the first lockdown, Vicki found a 1979 pop up caravan called ‘Daffodil’ that was a bargain, in need of a new home. She could instantly see the potential, and once her husband had checked it was structurally sound, restoring the caravan became a major lockdown project. “While everyone else was lining up at the supermarket before lockdown, we stocked up at the local hardware store,” Vicki says The interior was transformed, with new cabinetry and soft furnishings, which Vicki says were chosen with a modern take on the 1970s in mind. Bedsheets were turned into curtains, squabs were recovered and the brown formica table was painted with benchtop paint that Vicki was given by a local during lockdown. Finishing touches included artworks made from the original fabric, and retro kitchenware sourced from op shops. The caravan has been taken on family trips, and the children use it as a sleepout when friends stay over. “It was our biggest project, and well worth the effort,” Vicki says. Daffodil has her own Facebook page and Vicki also has an Instagram page called curbside_picks.

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Furniture reimagined by making and mending Refurbishing and upcycling furniture and bargain finds not only extends the life of old pieces, but can create family treasures. Be inspired by what these clever locals have achieved, then hunt through local op shops and get creative.

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This camel saddle, found in a local op shop, is now a footstool in an Arkles Bay home – all it needed was a good clean and a new leather cover on the seat. Hibiscus Matters advertising consultant Angela Gallagher transformed a footstool with a faded fake leather covering bought from a local op shop. She decorated the base with mosaic and recovered an old foam chair squab in black leather, which she attached to the top. Adding hinges meant the footstool now also provides storage. Total cost: approximately $30. 2x2 ad 16 may.pdf

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Covid changes home decor

When it comes to home furnishing, owners of Marshall Home in Ōrewa, Grant and Sally Marshall, say there have been clear changes post-Covid-19.

“People have been in their homes a lot longer, and they’ve seen and thought about it in all lights,” Sally says. What has emerged, Sally and Grant say, is a desire for quality items, and comfort. “It’s not about being ‘trendy’,” Grant says. “It’s about longevity and stylish pieces that will last.” Along with that is a preference for a natural, soft palette in key large pieces such as sofas and chairs. Black accents anchor the neutrals, and colour is brought in through artworks, and accessories like rugs, cushions and throws.

Indoor plants are also increasingly popular. “Those tones give serenity and peace,” Sally says. “It’s visual comfort and softness, which seems to be what people need in these times.” Marshall Home specialises in “fabulous lights” – lights that are art pieces in themselves – which Grant and Sally say are sought after to finish off a room. Together, this look is what Sally describes as a New Zealand style – natural and soft but with bold and exciting accents. Sally says people looking to recover furniture can find that it’s not the most economical way to go, given the cost of fabric. “Styles have changed too, so the piece itself may be outdated,” she says.

Lockdowns have put comfort and quality at the top of people’s home furnishing list. Photos taken at Marshall Home.

Embroidery steps out of home and into gallery An exhibition of embroidery containing more than 200 works shows the huge creativity that can be achieved using needlework. Two groups of talented embroiderers – the Hibiscus Coast and Warkworth Embroiderers Guilds – have come together to exhibit their work for the first time in the Embroidery Showcase at Estuary Arts Centre in Ōrewa. Showcase organiser and member of the Hibiscus Coast guild, Joanne Saunderson, says the exhibition came about because last year’s regional exhibition was cancelled due to Covid-19 and it was important to provide an opportunity for the embroiderers to show their work in a non-competitive way. Both Joanne, and Warkworth Guild president Jennifer Kirker, say that keeping embroidery skills alive depends upon showing the next generation how creative needlework can be. Traditional techniques that began at home,

humbly, with the aim of decorating plain household items such as pillowcases are now used to create complex and beautiful works of art. The showcase at Estuary Arts Centre includes 3D sculptural works, framed pieces and decorated practical items. Joanne says embroidery is ideal if, like her, you are “an active relaxer” – someone who likes their hands to be busy. She is currently enjoying extending herself creatively with pieces that include steam punk. Jennifer says she has a more traditional approach, and loves seeing pieces grow and develop. Both women say they learn more from other members of the guild than they ever could online. “You help each other problem solve, share ideas and inspire each other,” Jennifer says. “That’s what the group does for you.”

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New home for astronomy club With the new housing development taking place at our old meeting site, Faithfull Funeral Services in Red Beach Road, the Hibiscus Coast Astronomical Society was in need of a new home. Rhys Hodson, who is the head of the Science Department at Whangaparāoa College, kindly offered us the use of the foyer of the school’s auditorium for our meetings. Whangaparāoa College recognised that one of our primary objectives is education, and as such, we could provide a unique, complimentary means for their students to further their interests in physics and astronomy. As our society journeys into the space age, this is becoming more and more relevant for students who may seek to enter this new ‘space industry’. The Hibiscus Coast Astronomical Society would like to extend our gratitude to Whangaparāoa College for their generosity. We look forward to a long and prosperous relationship. Stargazers can still enjoy the Eta Aquarid meteor shower which began on April 21 and runs until May 20, with many meteors still visible for several days on either side of the peak. The Eta Aquarids is one of two meteor showers which occurs as Earth passes through a stream of icy and dusty debris from Halley’s Comet (the other shower is the Orionid shower in October). Look for the meteors anywhere in the sky,

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preferably after midnight. They trace their paths back to a point near the star Eta Aquarii which rises in the South Eastern sky before dawn. This is perhaps the best meteor shower of the year for southern hemisphere stargazers who can expect up to approximately 50 meteors per hour.

You don’t need any special equipment or skills to view a meteor shower You don’t need any special equipment or skills to view a meteor shower. All you really need is a clear sky and lots of patience. Find a secluded viewing spot, away from the city lights. Allow your eyes to take 15 to 20 minutes to get used to the dark. Lie down on the ground and look at the sky. Before long, you should see meteors. On May 29, look for Jupiter and Mars rising together in the eastern sky before sunrise with a waning crescent Moon nearby. The two planets lie about half a degree apart and are easily visible to the naked eye. Redorange Mars makes a striking color contrast with much brighter yellow-white Jupiter. Both fit into the same field of view of a small telescope at low-to-moderate magnification. With a telescope, you will be able to see the disks of each planet, as well as Jupiter’s large Galilean moons and major cloud belts.

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Think twice before hitting the shops When I look around my home at my appliances and furniture, I don’t remember hours of strolling through a mall or arguments with my husband over what colour to get the sofa while fluorescent lights strobe above our heads and the salesperson taps their foot awkwardly. My mind doesn’t flash back to crinkled catalogues and Briscoes sale hunting. Everything in my home has been gifted from friends, sourced from second-hand shops, upcycled, repaired, repurposed or passed down – with a new sustainably sourced purchase here and there.

have – often they’ll keep a look out for you if you return frequently – they’re lovely like that. When scouting second-hand stores and sifting through other people’s ‘junk’, hold onto the possibility of a repair. With the right skills – your own, or those of a local repairer or friend –anything can be fixed. Some of my best second-hand scores have been beautiful lamps without power cords, ripped couches, or kitchen appliances that simply needed a good clean.

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Filling our home this way comes with so much fulfilment, cash savings, positive memories, and joy! I strongly believe that a beautiful home can be crafted without mall visits. You don’t need to go all-in, but next time you need something for your home I challenge you to utilise this helpful guide before buying new: • STRATEGIC SECOND-HAND SHOPPING It’s one thing to second-hand shop, but it’s another to do so strategically. Sourcing homewares from second-hand shops involves a little more thought and preparation than simply wandering around on a Saturday morning. Craft a detailed list of what you need. Sometimes you’ll be lucky enough to find the right thing on your first visit, other items may take more patience. If you’re after a specific item, ask the volunteers what they

law, plant stands from locals on Facebook Marketplace, and a shoe rack we scooped up from the side of the road. When I was desperately searching for a garlic crusher last year, I mentioned this to my mother-inlaw and she whipped out a spare one for me.

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Steve Chong and Carol McKellar have started up a table tennis group in Whangaparāoa that is just for fun. Photos, Steve Chong

Like many others, Steve Chong of Stanmore Bay remembers playing table tennis in his garage, or on the dining room table, as a child.

Whangaparāoa Hall on Monday, May 9. The plan is to play every Monday, 9am-12 noon and more often, depending on demand.

He went on to join the table tennis club at Canterbury University but says that in later years, when he was working and raising a family, he didn’t play. The 71-year-old picked up a bat again four years ago, while recovering from prostate cancer. “I had a lot of aches and pains and tried various activities to help,” Steve says. “I found that table tennis was the one thing that made all those aches disappear. The focus on the game, and the endorphins really helped my recovery, and my general fitness improved as well.” He joined the North Harbour Table Tennis Association in Northcote, where he is still a member and runs the Day Club. Steve says it was Cr Wayne Walker who persuaded him to use Whangaparāoa Hall as a table tennis venue. The fledgling group held its first game in August, 2020 – 18 keen players turned up. However, it was also the last game for the group, until recently, because of lockdowns. The group started up again on five tables set up in

For those who want to play in the evenings, there is also a club in Silverdale that plays on Tuesday nights at Silverdale Hall. “It’s not a club – the emphasis is on social play, with tea, coffee and seating included in the small entrance charge,” Steve says. “We won’t be running tournaments or be affiliated with Sports NZ or the Table Tennis Association at this stage. The idea is to promote fun and wellbeing through table tennis.” More than 30 people came to play on May 9, aged from 40-80 years. Steve says all ages are welcome and he can provide pathways for those who want to take lessons or compete. Info: look for Hibiscus Coast Table Tennis on Facebook, call Steve, 0274 421 653, email steve.chong@live.com or turn up at Whangaparāoa Hall. Note: this week’s games will be on Tuesday, May 17 because the blood bank will be using the hall on the Monday. After that, it will be on Monday May 23.

No limits to new Hibiscus hockey programme A new programme that is focused on being inclusive of anyone with a disability is on offer at Hibiscus Hockey’s turf in Millwater this term. North Harbour Hockey Association’s Hockey Without Limits programme is a hockey-based programme open to participants aged 8-21 with physical or intellectual impairments. Following the successful pilot during 2021 and full roll out of the programme at North Harbour Hockey in Albany this year, an initial four week pilot is proposed for a Hibiscus Coast module at the Hockey Hibiscus Trust facilities at Metro Park in Millwater. Sessions run from 9.30am-10:30am each Sunday and the cost is $60 for eight sessions. You can also take part in a single session, for $10 per session. This programme can run under all traffic light levels with

the support of a guardian/carer. Judith Quinlan of Longridge Sports is contracting the programme to North Harbour Hockey. She says she is hopeful that by obtaining interest early, it will be possible to work on designing session plans that meet the needs of participants. All participants must have a supervisor available to support the individual on the day. All participants must bring water, wear a hat and sunscreen and have appropriate clothes and shoes for outdoor activity on a hockey turf. “We welcome family members/friends to join in the programme to support participants, free of charge,” Quinlan says. Hockey sticks are provided. The next session is on May 22. Register on the North Harbour Hockey website, www.harbourhockey.co.nz/programmes/hockey-withoutlimits-metro-park-block-2/

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What’s on ... May

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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

Manly Park Seniors Tennis Club AGM, 12pm at the Clubrooms, 56 Laurence St Manly. Whangaparāoa.

A Night of Comedy with Jarred Fell, Hibiscus Coast Raiders rugby league HQ, Stanmore Bay, 7.30pm. Fundraiser for Raiders. Bar, auctions and raffles. Tickets, $25, email raidershbc@gmail.com.

Shakespear Open Sanctuary Society Incorporated (SOSSI) AGM, 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.

June

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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/ (see story p15)

Community cleanup on World Environment Day. Collect a rubbish pickup pack from Whangaparaoa Recycling Centre the week before, then pick up rubbish anywhere on the Coast – by yourself, or as a group (eg schools, friends or businesses). Bring it to the Recycling Centre between 10am-12noon on June 5 for a sausage sizzle and prizes. Rubbish will be audited and weighed. Who can pick up the most? Info and registration: www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/coastie-clean-up-registration-325322427137 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

July

Community planting day, Shakespear Regional Park, 10am-1pm. Follow the signs at the park’s entrance. Wear enclosed boots or shoes, and weather-appropriate 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

What’s showing in the Galleries at Estuary Arts Centre this May • • • •

“Embroidery Showcase: contemporary to traditional” Group Exhibition “Student Showcase” Group Exhibition “Kingsway School Photography” “Members Gallery” Term Two art classes start 09 May 214B Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa www.estuaryarts.org 09 426 5570 Open daily, Mon to Fri 9am to 4pm, weekends 10am to 3pm

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Pharmacy Talk with Tania Adams

Pharmacist at Unichem Manly

Pharmacy Services At Unichem Manly Pharmacy we choose to provide a high level of service to our patients so that we can help you. We are also pretty good at getting selected to pilot new services, so our patients benefit with early access to some great assistance. But lots of you out there don’t know what my fellow pharmacists and I can do. So here’s just some of what we have on offer at Unichem Manly Pharmacy: • Medicine Reviews - this wonderful service is funded by Waitemata DHB to help you have an in depth understanding of your medicines and how to get the best from them. It involves a personalized consult with our trained pharmacists. We always have great feedback from those who have used the service. Just call for an appointment. • COVID Supplies - If you have COVID and are isolating at home and need medicines, we can get them delivered to you on the same day*. A pharmacist will assess your needs for pain, fever and hydration and supply medicines for this. The pharmacist can co-ordinate with your GP to get you any regular medications you might need while isolating. This is a FREE service. Also, if you wish to purchase any further items from the pharmacy we can arrange that to. • Conjunctivitis - our pharmacists are now able to prescribe antibiotic eye drops to help if you have an eye infection. • Urinary Tract Infections - if you have a urinary tract infection and meet certain criteria, our trained pharmacists can prescribe you with antibiotics for this infection after a short consultation. • Vaginal Thrush - if you think you might have vaginal thrush, come and speak to us at the pharmacy as we are able to sell both creams and tablets for vaginal thrush. • Smoking Cessation - if you want to give up smoking, come and see us! Pharmacists are now able to prescribe Nicotine Replacement Therapy and give counselling. • Morning After Pill (sometimes referred to as “Plan B”)- may be prescribed by one of our specially trained pharmacists after a consultation. • Warfarin Testing - Unichem Manly Pharmacy has been chosen to provide blood testing and management of warfarin doses for patients. Results are available to patients within minutes. For enquiries about this service, please consult with our pharmacists. • Erectile dysfunction - our specially qualified pharmacists can talk with you in a private consultation and may prescribe sildenafil. • Vaccinations - Unichem Manly Pharmacy has been accredited to provide both influenza and COVID vaccinations. To ensure no wait time, you can book easily on line through our website www.unichemmanly. co.nz for flu shots or via www.bookmyvaccine.nz for COVID boosters. We also take walk ins for either. • Emergency Supply - If you are caught without any long term medication and cannot get your prescription in time, our pharmacists are here to help. We can provide you with a 3 day supply to “tide you over” until you are able to get your prescription from the doctor. (Note that certain medicines are not available) • Personalised Medicine sachets - Our wonderful pharmacy technicians use our robot to pack your medicines into personalised daily sachets. These can further be divided into different times eg. breakfast doses and dinner doses. They are simple to use and a great reminder system. We pride ourselves in taking good care of our patients and their health needs. How can we help you? *Free service available for COVID patients from Red Beach to Army Bay until 30th June 2022. 53B Rawhiti Road, Manly Village Whangaparaoa Ph (09) 424 7708 Fax (09) 424 7427 www.unichemmanly.co.nz

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Kayak and dingy fishers outweigh competition Despite a strong field of 25 boats entering the Hibiscus Coast Boating Club’s most recent 2- Hour Classic Fishing Competition, the top two prize winners were a kayak fisher and a 14-yearold on an inflatable dinghy.

One of the club’s fishing coordinators, Kim Bayes, says the competition is always a fun one, with its shotgun start. All the boats line up at the 5 knot buoy marker in Stanmore Bay and motors are allowed to run for 10 minutes only before fishers stay put and fish until it’s time for weigh-in. “The shotgun start was awesome with all the boats lined up and then racing off to get to their preferred fishing spots,” Kim says. “Unfortunately for these boats they drove right over all the big fish with our two heaviest snappers being caught in Stanmore Bay.” First prize went to Jeremy Lidiard, who caught a 4.96kg snapper from his kayak, and second was 13-year-old Lachie Chamberlain, who reeled in a 4kg snapper from his inflatable dinghy. The heaviest snapper was caught by Jeremy Lidiard from his kayak. Right, Lachie Chamberlin caught a 4kg snapper, taking second prize.

The competition is open to anyone, whether they are a club member or not. The club is hoping to hold another fishing competition similar to this on Queens Birthday weekend. Info: https:// hibiscuscoastboatclub.co.nz

72 laps swum by 73-year-old Margaret Mullan, aged 73, has achieved what she set out to do by completing a solo non-stop one-hour swim for charity at Stanmore Bay Pool (HM April 4).

coming in and final figures are yet to be confirmed, but more than $3000 has been raised to date, including $500 from Generation Homes.

She began her swim at 11am on Tuesday, May 10, completing 72 laps comfortably in an hour, non-stop.

Margaret says there were also generous donations from The Botanic, Whangaparāoa MP Mark Mitchell and friends and family.

Independent witnesses Sally Shaw and Judy and Graham Browne counted and confirmed the lanes swum.

Stanmore Bay Pool & Leisure Centre donated free use of its pool.

The swim was to raise funds for Rotary and Inner Wheel. Sponsorship is still

Rotary Swimarathon and Inner Wheel committees will meet shortly to decide on the distribution of the funds raised.

Fundraising swimmer Margaret Mullan, in red, with from left, Graham Browne, Sally Shaw and Judy Browne. Photo, Brian Mullan

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