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A Ukrainian family living in Manly took part in the June 5 march held in honour of victims of the Russia-Ukraine war in Auckland. Holding the flag, from left, Yurii Kucherov and Valeriia Kucherova, Oksana and Kateryna (Katia) Samokisha and Kyrylo Kucherov holding son Oskar.

Manly family helps parents escape from Russian Ukraine war When Russia invaded their country, a Ukrainian couple who now live in Manly, Kyrylo Kucherov and Katia Samokisha, acted fast to get their family out.

Katia and Kyrylo emigrated to NZ when Kyrylo was offered a job, and moved to the Coast in January 2020 with their son, Oskar. Kyrylo’s parents and Katia’s mother and

brother were all living in Kyiv. Katia’s mother, Oksana Samokisha, says the bombing began in the middle of the night.

“We followed on social media what was happening – people were afraid to come out of their homes,” Oksana says.

“It was devastating. The sky lit up red and orange. At first we thought the explosions were a weapons storage facility that was on fire.”

Once the city’s residents realised it was an invasion, panic set in with long queues forming for food, medicine and petrol.

The bombs kept falling – the family home is near two airports which were targeted.

Meanwhile, Katia and Kyrylo were awake all night in Manly, encouraging their families to get out quickly and head for

Poland. They also applied for special Ukrainian visas, which the government issued. Kyrylo’s parents Valeriia and Yurii, say the bombing was distant at first, but they saw the queues for essential goods on TV and social media and realised what was happening. continued p2

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continued from p1 At first, Yurii says, they were reluctant to leave, but Kyrylo and Katia persuaded them. “We grabbed whatever we could from our wardrobe, our documents, and our cat,” Valeriia says. The drive to Poland, which would normally take around 15 hours, was a scary 72-hour trek. Bombs and shells were falling nearby, and the lines of cars filled with escapees were often stationery for hours. On the journey, Katia and Kyrylo’s families met up and continued to Poland together. There, they stayed with friends until their visas came through. The three of them flew to New Zealand together in April. Katia’s brother Kostia, aged 33, like all other men aged 18-60, had to stay. Katia says her brother has been working hard to help people escape, as a volunteer on the Polish border with Western Ukraine. He is in regular touch with the family. They are all worried about everyone they have left behind, hearing stories of the horrors they are facing. “We are very grateful to be able to come to New Zealand, and work,” Oksana says. She found a job at a restaurant in Manly, which Katia says is helping her integrate and learn English. She and Katia are also hoping to start a catering and takeaway business cooking Ukranian cuisine (look for ‘Ukrainian feast catering page Varenyky’ on Facebook). “We made a Ukrainian feast at home recently to thank our neighbours for their support and it went down really well,” Katia says. Yurii is an IT specialist and is able to work from home for Vodafone. They are all studying English. Katia and Kyrylo say the support they have had from the local community, especially their neighbours, has been heart-warming. They have also become an active part of the

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Sunflowers are the national flower of Ukraine. Since the war began, Katia and Kyrylo’s neighbours have been giving them sunflowers.

From left, Yurii, Valreiia and Oksana in Ōrewa.

wider Ukrainian community in Auckland since the war began. Recently the bombing of Kyiv increased in intensity. “We all understand that if any European country fights for us, it would be the beginning of World War 3,” Katia says. “Therefore the only thing they can do is send weapons as best they can, and teach

our soldiers to use them. Many people are also raising money to pay for vehicles for the military, ambulances, ammunition, medical kits and humanitarian supplies.” “When my mother was growing up, older people used to say that everything would be good as long as there was not another war. Unfortunately, war came and now the future is uncertain.”

Local support for Ukraine

Students at Coast schools, including Whangaparāoa College, took part in the Aroha for Ukraine project, writing poems, letters and creating artwork to offer messages of hope, peace and friendship for the children of Ukraine.

Bake sale

Katia, her neighbours and friends from the Coast, and Ukrainians from all over Auckland, held a bake sale at a market in Auckland to raise awareness and money. Ideally she would like to run a bake sale at the Ōrewa Farmer’s market, but has so far been unable to obtain a spot there.

Photos of the war

Katia is part of a team organising an exhibition of photos taken during the RussiaUkraine war by professional photographers and has been held in other cities around the world. The exhibition will be held at the Auckland War Memorial Museum, with no opening date available as yet.

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Ōrewa restaurant Someplace Else has been cut off from customers by major roadworks.

The owner of Ōrewa restaurant Someplace Else says he is devastated that Auckland Transport (AT) has declined his application for compensation.

Roadworks to extend Ōrewa Boulevard, which began last month, have severely impacted access to the restaurant, which was forced to close for a week, after having two weeks with no sales. Someplace Else owner Nav Rana says in the process he has also lost his business partner, who has now left the country. Three staff have also left because the restaurant is not able to give them sufficient work. “I don’t blame them,” Rana says. “It has left me just holding on and trying to survive.” The business applied to AT for loss of business in the amount of around $20,000. Rana says this represents the two weeks

that there was no safe access, and therefore no customers. “I was only asking for the bare minimum. We have lost a lot more than that. We are being supported by customers now that there is some access, but it’s less than 50 percent of our normal trade. We’re prepared to wear that, but thought asking for two weeks of complete loss of earnings was fair.” He says he supplied AT with income figures for last year at the same time, when Someplace Else had just opened. In a letter dated June 3, AT says it assessed the claim “in a fair and reasonable manner”, taking into consideration factors such as: “whether the notice provided in relation to the intention to start construction works was given within a reasonable time period, whether the claimant was occupying the premises prior to the construction works

commencing and whether the claimant took reasonable steps to protect its interests or to mitigate potential losses during construction works”. AT concluded that “there has been no substantial ‘injurious affection’ caused by the project construction works”. The letter suggests legal advice or the office of the Ombudsman as avenues if the company is not happy with the decision. Rana says he is currently considering what to do next. “Before the work began, we had a talk with a representative from AT who told me that our access would not be affected, and they would be able to work around it. When they started digging right outside, we contacted AT, but we had to go to Hibiscus Matters and Whangaparāoa MP Mark Mitchell before they took any notice of our complaint,” he says. “We are gutted.”

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to both roads. The land is owned by KVest Investment Partners Group – this company and the developer, Melia Development, both have the same director – Yuntao Cai of Auckland. The latest report from the expert panel making the decision stated that the panel issued draft conditions relating to the development and received feedback on these. It also requested further information from the applicant. Amendments have been

made to its draft conditions and feedback sought on those from organisations such as Watercare, Auckland Transport and Auckland Council. A final decision is expected this week (June 13) although the panel can opt for a further 25 days extension of time if needed. Once the decision is available, it will be added to this story at www.localmatters.co.nz

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Last week, Waka Kotahi, NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) announced the successful construction partners for delivering Penlink are HEB, Fulton Hogan, Aurecon, and Tonkin and Taylor. Representatives gathered on June 10 with NZTA to formally sign an agreement that saw the group become an alliance to construct the 7km, 2-lane road and bridge linking Whangaparāoa Peninsula with SH1 at Redvale. It includes a walking and cycling path but no dedicated bus lane. NZTA’s national infrastructure delivery manager, Mark Kinvig, said the Penlink alliance will have a strong focus on reducing construction emissions. During the tendering process the alliance refined the design of the bridge, including reducing the number of piers in the Wēiti River, from three to two. This reduces the impact on the marine environment and allows clearer views and passage through the navigation channel. Construction methodology changes include a reduction in temporary staging, which helps to minimise greenhouse gas emissions. A lowered entrance to the crossing will better fit with the landscape, enabling 235m to be trimmed off the overall crossing, reducing the amount of steel and concrete required. A cable supported crossing reduces the amount of concrete required, significantly reducing construction emissions and the northern pier has also been moved away from the coastal cliff to avoid excavation into the cliff face. The latest cost estimate for the build is $750m and work is scheduled to begin this year. Government is considering whether the road will be tolled. Public consultation regarding tolling of the road ended in February. There were 3337 submissions. More detailed information and analysis of these submissions is due to be made publicly available on the NZTA Penlink webpage soon (mid-2022) as part of the consultation summary report. If the Government approves tolling Penlink, the tolling scheme would be in place when the road opens, expected to be in 2026.

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Kainga Ora says social housing opposition is rare A massive effort is going on behind the scenes in opposition to the proposal to build 37 Kainga Ora social housing homes in Millwater.

Kainga Ora north and west Auckland regional director, Taina Jones, says this response is unusual. “Communities where Kāinga Ora is building new homes are largely supportive of our developments which deliver warm and dry homes for people who need them,” Jones says. “We rarely receive opposition.” Asked whether this might be because the communities may be unaware of the developments until they are already consented, Jones says: “Our general process is to engage early and meaningfully with the communities and key stakeholders in areas where we plan to build homes. This involves getting in touch with interested parties early on. In our experience, the more engagement we do, the better community response we have.” However, Millwater residents told Hibiscus Matters in April that there was no prior consultation regarding the development in Bonair Crescent and they first heard about it as a rumour on social media. Jones says Kāinga Ora has nearly 600 active construction sites across New Zealand, and 13,500 homes in the pipeline (as of 28 February 2022).

We have had a number of homes in suburbs that border Millwater – Ōrewa, Silverdale and Whangaparāoa – for many years. “We have had a number of homes in suburbs that border Millwater – Ōrewa, Silverdale and Whangaparāoa – for many years.” Whangaparāoa Mark Mitchell is backing a group of Millwater residents who are opposed to social housing going into their community. “I told the Minister (Megan Woods) that

it needs to be stopped,” Mitchell says. “She does not agree”. Jones says Kainga Ora is talking with Mitchell, Hibiscus & Bays Local Board chair Gary Brown and a number of representative residents of the Millwater community about plans for the site. Issues of concern include the number of homes to be built, how Kainga Ora

engaged and informed the community to date, and the end use of the homes. Residents are expecting a response from Kainga Ora soon regarding the concerns raised and until then do not wish to comment.

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Auckland Council struggles ‘without teeth’ on bylaw enforcement By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter. Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air.

Auckland Council is lobbying government for changes to bylaw enforcement – without change, High Court costs land on the ratepayers, staff say. Last year Council concluded two bylaw prosecutions, and there was one prosecution concluded earlier this year. The external legal costs for one of the prosecutions was $51,660 which received a $5700 fine. Licensing and Regulatory Compliance general manager James Hassall says those legal costs landed on the ratepayer. “Prosecuting someone is expensive, and that cost is carried by ratepayers,” Hassall says. He says Council operates on a graduated enforcement model where prosecution is only done as a last resort. “Council

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infringement on bylaws meaning the options were to ask someone to stop or to prosecute them,” Hassall says. “The maximum penalty for a successful prosecution is $20,000 but courts usually impose penalties for a few hundred or a few thousand dollars depending on all the circumstances of the case.” He says the courts do not usually award costs to the council after a successful prosecution. “If the government passed legislation allowing infringement notices to be issued for breaches of bylaws, that would give the council a more cost-effective and efficient means of obtaining compliance,” Hassall says. Mayor Phil Goff is advocating for change in government legislation to empower local authorities to enforce bylaws more effectively. “We need measures that can be implemented quickly and decisively to enforce the rules, provide a greater deterrent, and ensure

accountability without going to court,” Goff says. Goff says the court costs would often be thousands of dollars in ratepayer money only to achieve a fine of hundreds of dollars.

Mayor Phil Goff is advocating for change in government legislation to empower local authorities to enforce bylaws more effectively. Regulatory committee chair Linda Cooper says council has been lobbying for change to central government for as long as she has been in council – about nine years. “There are only a few infringement fees we can give, but they are actually prescribed by government legislation. You can get a traffic ticket from Auckland Transport but that is through the Land Transport Act,”

Cooper says. She says Council has been encouraged by staff, councillors and the public to lobby central government for “more teeth” on bylaw enforcement. “To take someone to court we have to feel we have a really high chance of winning to make that expense worthwhile,” Cooper says. “Quite often the amount of money spent is so out of wack with what the punishment is.” Cooper says the public not knowing about bylaws was not an excuse for noncompliance, but there was still work to be done to inform people about what was legal, which is why council has endorsed a graduated approach for the past six years. She says that when council previously lobbied central government for change the response had been “less than ideal”. Minister for local government, Nanaia Mahuta, was approached for comment but did not respond by the time the paper went to print.

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Be the squeaky wheel As members of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board, we are at times the decision makers, and at other times we have more of an advocacy role. Either way it’s important for us to listen and act, in whatever capacity and whenever we can. Set netting has been a huge issue for the residents and visitors of Matakatia Bay for years, being up front and central for the last 12 months in particular. The local board listened intently to the concerns of the community and then took an advocacy role – I lodged a Notice of Motion, with Andy Dunn seconding, followed by Victoria Fletcher and myself presenting to the Regulatory Committee prior to Christmas. A report is being prepared, and we hope to hear back soon. Needless to say we hope this will have the same outcome as other local beaches have had in recent years and the public nuisance and sometimes dangerous behaviour will stop with Matakatia declared set net free over the summer months The Park ‘n’ Ride in Silverdale has become very popular, and why wouldn’t it – it also helps that it has made a positive impact on the environment by taking more cars off our local roads. So why would there now be talk of charging locals to use park n ride facilities, creating disincentives, when we should be encouraging people to use them?

It has been said it is unlikely that charges will come in at our park and ride – but let’s wait and see. Recently I attended the housing intensification meeting hosted by Councillors Wayne Walker and John Watson at the Whangaparāoa Hall. I know I speak for most, if not all, who attended that meeting, when I say that the presentation was very informative, and also extremely concerning. Thank you to Wayne and John (and Hibiscus Matters, which has published several stories on the topic) for bringing this issue to the attention of the community. What’s really concerning is how this will impact our infrastructure – already stretched, and no, Penlink won’t fix it! If this intensification goes ahead, no notification will be given to neighbours to demolish a house and replace it with three apartments, three (or potentially four) stories high, with no allocation for parking on-site! We need to all take a stand, speak up, sign petitions, talk to our local MP and be that squeaky wheel. Finally, what a difference six months makes! It’s great to see everyone out and about, supporting local businesses and starting to enjoy life again, after what has seemed like years of lockdowns and mandates. Please continue to look after yourself and each other.

Church case in high court The numbers of churches and mosques involved in the court case being brought against the government (HM March 7) has grown.

Another group of Ministers and churches filed a very similar case back in March and theirs will now be heard with the one being brought by Ōrewa Community Church and others. Between the two cases there are more than 175 churches, Ministers and mosques suing over the same issue of Covid-19 gathering restrictions. The claim is about the right to practise religion, including gathering in person to worship and being open to all. Local barrister Madeleine Flannagan, of Hibiscus Coast Legal Chambers is one of two barristers representing the applicants.

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“The significance of this case is just how many mainstream people of faith are involved, all saying they object to not being treated equally with other important rights-protected activities and entities,” Flannagan says. “An unvaccinated person could get on a bus and a plane, but that same person could not attend church with the rest of the congregation for 90 minutes on a Sunday. Going on holiday is not a protected legal right, the right to worship in public with others is.” The hearing in the Wellington High Court starts this week – it is set down for June 16, 17 and 20.

Bush impact still under discussion

Discussions between the developer of 117 Arran Point Parade,and Auckland Council over protection of a Significant Ecological Area, are ongoing. Developer J G Land applied for resource consent towards the end of last year to remove 192sqm of protected bush as part of a subdivision of the land into eight residential lots. Following stories in Hibiscus Matters (November 22 and December 20), local residents and Hibiscus Coast Forest and Bird circulated a petition that gained more than 1000 signatures against the proposal. Last December, J G Land, director Joel Giddy advised the paper that the company was looking at “re-jigging the lots so none of the SEA is affected”. Last week Council advised the paper that, six months later, those discussions are still ongoing and the consent remains on hold. The bush is protected because of its diversity, rarity and provision of bird migration pathways and buffers. www.localmatters.co.nz

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It is with total dismay that I read about the proposed The Ivy retirement village in Ōrewa (HM May 30). Mr Martin does not see that the public should be concerned with a development that will produce 73 mixed use apartments supplying only 16 parking spaces and supposedly have “less than minor effects” on the surrounding environment or adjacent landowners. There is not enough parking throughout Ōrewa at present for local business clients. What about parking for visitors, health workers for the proposed “in home care” and the cleaners for the new tenants of the Ivy? His presumption is most that tenants won’t own a car is also rather naïve. The impact of shadowing and removal of view to the residents of the Nautilus are huge. I am sure there was some conflict in his thought process, particularly as his previous Nautilus project is one of the most expensive leaking building repairs in the country. The Ivy should be put to public process as I am sure I am not alone in my concern for the environmental effects. Janine Malatios, Hatfields Beach

New Ōrewa highrise

The plan revealed in Hibiscus Matters for another highrise (if you call eight storeys that) in Ōrewa is a sign of things to come. Once you have a zone that allows taller buildings, especially when there’s a possibility of a sea view, they will continue to build up and in front of each other to gain access to that view and increase the value of their property. A million dollar view indeed. Anyone who has been to any seaside place where highrise buildings have been permitted will see what happens. Sturdy rules regarding shading, height to boundary, and overlooking (privacy) are needed. But no-one’s views are guaranteed, as this developer notes. Kevin Buchannan, Ōrewa

A step too far

As a Whangaparāoa resident, I have absolutely no problem with sharing my slice of paradise with more people. But I am opposed to the increasing density (HM May 30) which some friends of mine in other parts of the Coast see as NIMBYism. They already have apartments going up across their boundaries and say ‘if we’re having to deal with it, why not the peninsula?’ The

issue with more housing, as I see it, is about the limitations on the infrastructure and the simple fact that we have a narrow, steep piece of land. Every place where humans live has a capacity, beyond which the impact on everyone else, and the environment, becomes unsustainable. What is proposed here is that step too far. Miriam Wills, Manly

Better vision needed

Culture is defined as: ‘the customs and beliefs, art, way of life and social organization of a particular country or group’. All societies have a culture – the New Zealand way, we’ve evolved with space around us, so to reduce this with intense housing will go against our very psyche. If councils think for a moment their intense housing policies will benefit long term they’re dreaming, it’s a recipe for disaster….it is not our way. A while ago when the need to plan our growth more finitely was evident, very little consideration was given to the infrastructure and how it could cope, obvious to all it cannot. I, like many subscribed to the thought that satellite towns would be the way forward. To develop small existing towns plus establish new ones would be more in keeping with our way of life, this too would engender more of a community spirit. With new technologies (green and otherwise), the need for the cost benefits of intensification is not as foremost as it used to be. To plan growth you need to understand human nature and have true vision, these are the basic ingredients for any future success. The only ones to benefit from the current policies will once again be the developers, they’ll just hop their helicopters and fly off to a quiet spot. Robert Bicker, Gulf Harbour (abridged)

Roads for everyone

Dropping the speed to 60kph down Silverdale hill (HM May 30) may raise a few hackles among local drivers. Not that long ago it dropped from 80kph-70kph and there were protests about that, but we all got used to it. May I point out that this hill is also a roadway that needs to be crossed by pedestrians and made safe for cyclists and other users. Yes, we may need to touch the brakes more often as we drive down this hill, but roads are not just for cars and if we can make them safer for all, that gets my vote. Kevin Ross, Stanmore Bay

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When my wife and I moved to the Coast some years ago, we remarked how laid back and accepting everyone was. I have just read your issue of 30 May. Now I’m not so sure. Your frontpage story about housing density made me shake my head with sadness. Sad for those residents who think like that, sad for the possible missed opportunity of building more vibrant communities, and sad for the local businesses who would benefit from having a larger pool of customers. I though NIMBYism was mainly confined to the leafy suburbs of the isthmus. It appears that the people of the coast value their views more than they value people. Stephen Doyle, Ōrewa

Art show raises thousands

Harbour Hospice’s 16th annual Art Sale & Exhibition, held over Queen’s Birthday Weekend at Estuary Arts Centre in Ōrewa raised around $34,000 for the local charity. A total of 170 pieces of art, created by 93 national and local artists, were sold over the four-day event, which also featured a ticketed preview and auction evening. All of the funds raised will go directly into patient care for the Hibiscus Coast community.

All a twitter for bird survey

The annual Garden Bird Survey will take place from June 25 to July 3. The survey is a ‘citizen science’ project, where residents are asked to spend an hour recording the birds they see and hear in their garden, local park or school. More information in the next edition of Hibiscus Matters. Info: https://gardenbirdsurvey.nz/

Peninsula trail seeks support

Business association Business Whangaparāoa is looking at the development of a walking and cycling tourism trail designed to showcase the peninsula. The organisation is currently calling for expressions of interest from artists, community groups, businesses, schools and any community members who have ideas or would like to be part of the project. Association spokesperson, Sarah Carr, says the trail will be designed as a long-term, sustainable, ecofriendly and economically beneficial project to support both local businesses and the community. She says the organisation is working in conjunction with several local groups and businesses in the creation of the trail. It is hoped it will encompass a number of art and/or cultural installations which will be created by locals and include a story or tradition related to the area and the Hauraki Gulf, and/or Maori culture. To find out more, or get involved: businesswhangaparaoa.co.nz/the-whangaparaoa-coastal-beach-and-art-trail/ or email Sarah, info@businesswhangaparaoa.co.nz

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Merv Huxford’s name has been synonymous with hockey since he moved to the Hibiscus Coast 45 years ago.

The Ōrewa resident’s dedication to increasing participation in the sport he loves was rewarded with a Queen’s Service medal in the recent Queen’s Birthday Honours. The medal honours his commitment to hockey and the community. When Merv moved to this area in 1977 he immediately got stuck in, becoming a hockey coach for local schools – the U13 team he assembled and took to North Harbour competitions was successful for seven years running. He started the project to bring a dedicated hockey turf to Millwater in 2003 and says it didn’t pick up traction until 2014. Earthworks on the Hibiscus Hockey Trust’s site began in earnest in 2015, and the facility has been operating since 2018. Merv says having a local hockey facility was important because locals who wanted to play had to travel to Albany. The turf there was crowded with not a lot of game time to be had. These things put locals off forming

hockey teams. “I found that only three local primary schools had hockey teams, but everyone said if there was a local turf, they’d love to play there.” His hard work has been rewarded – on Monday nights there are around 400 Primary school aged children playing primary hockey at the Millwater turf. Merv is also a founding trustee of the Youth In Transition Charitable Trust, a past president of Ōrewa Rotary and past Rotary district governor for the area. Merv says he did not readily accept the award, in part because he is aware of a huge number of others who could and should get nominated. In the end he accepted it in honour of his late mother and father. “My father got a similar award, the MBE, from the Queen for services to education. He was devastated when I refused to go to the graduation for my science degree. So I accepted this medal in honour of my parents.” The QSM will be presented to Merv in August or September.

Silverdale to Pūhoi highway closed The second phase of the Pūhoi to Warkworth Southern Connection road layout changes take place this week, starting on Monday, June 13. State Highway 1 (SH1) traffic traveling both northbound and southbound through the Johnstones Hill Tunnels will join the Hibiscus Coast Highway traffic on the new road layout across the viaduct over the Ōkahu inlet, exiting before Pūhoi Road on the new on-ramp that will be temporarily two-way. The new road layout changes were formed over one night on Sunday, June 12, from 9pm–5am. The road layout changes are part of a staged sequence of work to connect SH1 to the new four lane motorway which is under construction. These changes will ensure crews have a safe working area while they progress the works, which will www.localmatters.co.nz

eventually connect both the tunnels to the new motorway. Northern Express Group (NX2) chief executive, Vicente Valencia, says safety is the team’s highest priority, and reduced speed limits will be in place until the rest of the project opens next year. “While we will try to limit disruption to traffic, road users should plan ahead and allow more time for their journey,” he says. “The tunnels area can be a traffic bottleneck, especially around peak hours and weekends. 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.” NX2 would like to thank drivers for their patience and understanding during this time.

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Water Volumetric charge: Increases from $1.706 to $1.825 per 1,000 litres.

Water Volumetric charge: Increases from $1.706 to $1.825 ($1.483 to $1.587 excluding GST) per 1,000 litres.

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Wastewater Fixed and volumetric wastewater charges will increase by an average of 7 per cent. The actual price changes will depend on your selected pricing plan.

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The volumetric charge will increase from $2.966 to $3.174 per 1,000 litres of wastewater discharged.

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If you do not have a metered water supply but are connected to the wastewater network: •

The fixed charge will increase from $757 to $811 per year.

The infrastructure growth charge is a one-off fee paid by any customer requiring a new connection or by commercial customers increasing a property’s demand for water or wastewater services. This will increase from $13,798 to $14,903 excluding GST for metropolitan customers. For information on changes to our range of non-metropolitan IGCs, visit www.watercare.co.nz and search for ‘IGC’. All prices are inclusive of GST, unless otherwise stated, and are effective from 1 July 2022. Our charges are part of our customer contract, which will be updated with the new pricing plan on 1 July 2022. To find out more about these charges, visit our website www.watercare.co.nz (Manage account > Our charges).

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Edith Hopper stream recovery in the wings Environmental damage caused during the construction of Penlink may have a bright side for Edith Hopper Reserve in Manly.

One way to mitigate damage, is for companies to fund environmental work elsewhere. A recent local example of this was the work on D’Oyly wetland in Stanmore Bay, which was funded by the developers of the subdivision in Link Crescent, Whangaparāoa. At a Hibiscus & Bays Local Board workshop last month, members were told that a project that has been in the wings for some time – the recovery of a stream through Edith Hopper Reserve – could go ahead, funded in mitigation for piping

streams on the Penlink route. The work will involve the removal of a considerable length of concrete-lined channel that runs through the reserve, stream naturalisation and planting of the banks. Preliminary design work will start this month, with consultation still to occur as well as confirmation of the funding. There are three clubs based in the reserve who may want to have their say – Hibiscus Coast Netball Centre, Manly Bridge Club and Whangaparāoa Tennis Club, as well as Hibiscus Coast Football Club which practices on the fields, and local residents. Detailed design is expected to be completed early next year, the local board was told.

Three Waters on the road A New Zealand Taxpayers Union’s ‘Stop Three Waters’ roadshow will visit Auckland, Mangawhai and Whangarei this month and next. Union spokesman Jordan Williams says the roadshow is to hear and highlight the concerns of ratepayers and elected councillors threatened by the Government’s Three Waters regime and will call on the Select Committee in charge of the legislation to do the same. Union members will meet community leaders, mayors, councillors and local government candidates, and ask them to sign a Community Leaders’ Appeal, calling on the Prime Minister to halt the controversial reforms.

“Three Waters is a uniquely local issue,” Williams says. “Ratepayers in every community have paid for water assets that are proposed to be being taken by Wellington with the removal of local control. “We will be visiting these assets and meeting with affected ratepayers face-toface. We say the Select Committee that will be considering the Three Waters proposals should do the same thing and get on the road to listen to local communities.” The roadshow will be in Auckland on June 30, Mangawhai on July 2 and Whangarei on July 3. Exact times and locations are yet to be announced. The itinerary can be viewed at www. ThreeWatersRoadshow.nz

Serious accident for kitesurfer

A kitesurfer aged in his 50s had a bad accident in Ōrewa on Sunday, May 29. A paramedic attending the incident was told that the person had been lifted high into the air by a gust of wind and fell from there on to some rocks. He was taken by the Westpac rescue helicopter to Auckland hospital in a critical condition.

Auckland Council hopes to turn this stormwater drain into an attractive stream.

Work due on roundabouts

The two large roundabouts at the Silverdale/Dairy Flat/Hibiscus Coast exit from the northern motorway were planted almost a year ago, following ongoing complaints about their shabby state, including through Hibiscus Matters. The process cost ratepayers around $107,000 which included traffic management while the work took place, over six nights. Around 3300 plants went in, along with mulch. Recently locals have contacted the paper asking whether the plants are being

maintained. Auckland Council’s area operations manager, Kris Bird says the flowerbeds have been weeded, and there is an infill planting programme planned for the current planting season (June – September) to replace the small number of plants that did not survive. He says some of the plants died, in part due to cars and trucks illegally driving on the roundabout. Other challenges that Council has noted in the past for this site include poor soil, heat in summer and car exhaust gases.

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Tough rules applied to coastal activities The reclassification of entire harbours as wetlands will have profound impacts for permitted activities within these waterways in future.

Any new coastal structure such as a boat ramp, jetty or oyster farm will need a consent under two sets of requirements. Small-scale earthworks such as river mouth clearing, that involve disturbing the foreshore and seabed, will require resource consent when they are currently permitted activities. Reclamation of any wetland in the Coastal Marine Area (CMA) is now prohibited unless it is for infrastructure. Activities such as mangrove seedling removal, which was a permitted activity under the Auckland Unitary Plan, will be more tightly controlled and require a resource consent. Council’s senior policy planner, Kath Coombes says this is because the High Court has determined that central government’s National Environmental Standards for Freshwater (NES-F) provisions relating to natural wetlands apply in the CMA. However, Coombes says that as Council has existing policies to support mangrove seedling removal, it is looking at how it could simplify the consenting process. “Activities such as vegetation clearance, earthworks or land disturbance, damming or discharging water, and erecting coastal structures such as a boat ramp, jetty or oyster farm, most of which already needed consent under the Unitary Plan, may now need consents under the NES-F as well,” Coombes says. Currently councils up and down the country are seeking to interpret the NES-F, as laid down by central government. The bone of contention is in defining what

Mangrove seedling removal will be more tightly controlled and require a resource consent.

constitutes a natural wetland in the coastal marine area. The Ministry for the Environment has undertaken consultation on proposed changes to the NES-F in relation to natural wetlands and these changes are expected to be gazetted soon. In the interim, Council has defined coastal wetlands as anywhere in the sea with vegetation (mangroves, saltmarsh, rushes and herb field), mudflats and estuaries. This definition encompasses entire harbours, which are classed as estuaries. In general, the activities that will be affected are:

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of the Unitary Plan in Auckland). The confusion was highlighted when the Northland Regional Council sought a judgement from the Environment Court on whether the natural wetland provisions of the NES-F applied to the Coastal Marine Area. The court determined that they applied only to the area between the river mouth and the upstream limit of the CMA. However, this was overturned on appeal in the High Court, which determined that a natural wetland could be anywhere in the CMA and that the NES-F natural wetlands provisions applied to all natural wetlands in the CMA.

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Modern miracle– from wastewater to fertiliser Whangaparāoa’s Eco Shop is the first in the country to retail a sustainable new fertiliser with a unique point of difference – it’s made from Auckland’s treated wastewater.

The product, called Emerge, is a sandy, slow-release fertiliser made from struvite – a hard mineral better known as kidney stones. It utilises phosphorus and nitrogen which crystalise during the wastewater treatment process.

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• Rescued fruit and veg: The Eco-shop at the recycling centre now stocks fruit and vegetables from Perfectly Imperfect – a social enterprise based in Browns Bay that rescues produce from growers and importers that won’t make it for sale because of imperfections. Around 45 percent of food is lost this way and Perfectly Imperfect wants to reduce that number by rescuing and selling or gifting it. There will be a stall at the Eco-shop on Thursdays, 1pm-4pm where locals will be able to purchase bags of fruit and vegetables, $15 for a bag. • Soft plastics, light bulbs, and coffee pods can also now be recycled at the Recycling Centre. All soft plastics will be taken directly to the Future Post factory in Waiuku where plastic fence posts and garden bed sleepers are manufactured. Unlike wooden posts, Future Posts last a lifetime and do not leach toxic chromium copper arsenic into the soil. There is a small charge for soft plastics – $1 per 10L and the light bulbs are $2 per long fluorescent tube and $1 per bulb. Coffee Pods are free. • Besides plastics, the recycling centre also accepts polystyrene, batteries, and all broken appliances for a charge.

It is odour and pathogen free and can be used on all plants, including turf and edibles like vegetables and herbs. Watercare’s resource recovery manager Rob Tinholt, who leads product development, says the product represents a shift in thinking. “We realised we have one of the highest phosphorus and nitrogen concentrations in NZ right at our fingertips, so we are developing practical ways of extracting that nutrient value to return to soil,” Rob says. Eco Shop manager Sarah Williams, says the product is very different from the energy-intensive, imported fertilisers we mainly see in New Zealand that have a large carbon and environmental footprint. “There’s a lot of clay soil in Whangaparāoa that can be a challenge for gardeners so any organic products we can provide that add nutrients back to the land are beneficial,” she says. Besides, she says, there’s a bigger picture for the zero-waste movement in getting on board with products made from recycled, treated wastewater. “Currently New Zealand imports over

It is odour and pathogen free and can be used on all plants, including vegetables and herbs. The Eco Shop’s Sarah Williams with a new fertiliser made from wastewater.

125 million tonnes of rock phosphate from overseas each year. Struvite is a clean, low-impact and locally sourced product in comparison. We need to start harvesting all the phosphorus from wastewater treatment plants around the country and getting this nutrient back to the land to maintain our soil fertility. Plants cannot grow without phosphorus so all New Zealand’s agriculture, horticulture and viticulture industries depend on this mineral – and we have a source of it right here on tap.”

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dvance Office Products Depot has grown significantly in the three decades it has been in Ōrewa, but the next step in its history is perhaps its biggest yet. The family owned company, which has been based in Tamariki Ave for 35 years, moves to Forge Road, Silverdale, next month. Anna Davis and husband Campbell bought the company 15 years ago and in that time have expanded to the point where they can provide everyone, from walk-in customers to the largest corporates, with anything they need – including supplies for office kitchens and bathrooms, furniture, printer ink and more. Their catalogue contains more than 6000 products, with hygiene and health and safety supplies a particular focus during the pandemic. Anna says the key has been to provide

excellent service, whether it’s someone coming in for copy paper, or large contracts with companies like Acciona Fletchers for the NX2 motorway project. “Campbell and I were in the service industry for more than 20 years before we took over Advance Office Products,” Anna says. “As we’ve grown, everyone has benefited from our bigger buying power.” Although the team, which includes son Hunter, is looking forward to larger premises in Silverdale, they are all sad to be leaving Ōrewa. “We will be able to display more office furniture and printers, and provide better social distancing,” Anna says. “You will still be able to walk-in and everyone is welcome to visit as they have previously done in Ōrewa. We are looking forward to everyone coming to see us.”

A recent collaboration between a business and Pest Free Hibiscus Coast is resulting in some much needed care for a piece of native forest behind the Peninsula Club retirement village in Whangaparāoa.

Pest Free Hibiscus Coast has teamed up with Arvida, the owners of the village, to protect the 4ha piece of remnant native forest, which extends from the back of the village down to the Weiti River. The forest, which is owned by Arvida, includes ancient native trees including puriri, kahikatea, totara and karaka. It connects with Archers Bush and Blue Heron Esplanade Reserve where Hibiscus Coast Forest & Bird volunteers also do predator control. Last week saw the first trap line installed. Arvida’s grounds and gardens manager, Renee Walsh, is passionate about conservation and worked with Forest & Bird’s Jenny Hanwell and Naomi Harrison to install the traps targeting rats, stoats and possums, which she will now service. Renee says she is looking forward to sharing her pest control experiences with her colleagues and the village residents, who are all very supportive.

A ruru is just one of many native bird species inhabiting this piece of bush that will benefit from increased predator control.

Pest Free Hibiscus Coast volunteers Julian Fripp and Pip Stocking joined the team and enjoyed spending time in this beautiful forest, where they were joined by ruru , tūī, kererū and pīwakawaka. Pip has recently carried out pest animal monitoring in the bush and found that all of the tracking cards she used had rat footprints on them, making it all the more important to start predator control in time for bird nesting in spring.

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For me, the real concern is how cancel culture has infiltrated to a personal level. For young people on social media, this can look like cyberbullying. It can involve commenting, unfollowing, bullying, ignoring, and isolating when being “canceled” by peers. It promotes revenge or withdrawal as the response to any mistreatment and shuts off any robust discussion or debate. Cancel culture turns human beings into shooting discs—totally fine one minute and then gone in the blink of an eye. It takes a toll on the ‘cancelled’, potentially leading to anxiety, depression, and trauma. So, how can we respond to cancel culture? And how can we have hope for this cultural moment? There are three things that I think are helpful to remember as we scroll through TikTok, Instagram, Twitter and the like. One – it is good to stand up for what you believe in and against injustice, however this doesn’t need to be done in a careless and destructive manner that causes greater hurt. Two – people can learn from their experiences and are capable of compassion and change. And three, forgiveness and reconciliation are not weak responses, in fact they can bring about a greater good. Martin Luther King says it best, “Forgiveness means reconciliation, and coming together again.” This is the hope we can have for healthier relationships and navigating the personal and political issues we face, in the online and offline world.

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Minister Aupito William Sio touched base with Pacific Island students at Orewa and Whangaparaoa Colleges.

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The Minister wanted meet the area’s growing Pasifika communities and encourage Pasifika students to take up educational opportunities. At Ōrewa College the Minister was welcomed by principal Greg Pierce, staff, students, and some parents as well as Marina Vaha, the college’s Pacific Liaison. Ōrewa College has 71 Pasifika students and many of them welcomed the visitors with dance and song. Afterwards there was a chance for students, parents and teachers to ask questions of the Minister. www.localmatters.co.nz

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Wyn celebrates100 years Family and friends gathered to celebrate Wyn Steel’s 100th birthday last month, with some coming from the South Island and as far as Australia for the occasion.

Wyn’s daughter, Liana was instrumental in arranging the special occasion, which included a Maori welcome by Bradley Houia, who also gave the 100-year-old her first hongi. Local Duet En-Tranzet, Nicholas and Tracey-Maree Houia, serenaded Wyn. Around 30 people attended the event, held at the Stanmore Bay Community Hall. Wyn’s family says she thoroughly enjoyed her special day and regularly requested the

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The life of tabby cat Chewy has been turned around since he arrived seriously ill and in a lot of pain at the Animal Emergency Centre in Auckland recently.

Not for the first time, he had a blocked bladder. Surgery to unblock it, as well as another operation by a specialist to prevent the problem reoccurring, cost around $7000. With that sum beyond the reach of Chewy’s owners, they surrendered the cat to vet Dani Harris. And that’s where six-year-old Chewy’s luck changed. Dani’s love for animals is such that she was determined to see him back on his feet, and rehome him. Perhaps she would have taken him home herself, were it not for the 13 ducks (many disabled), rescue budgie and turtle, and three-legged dog that she already has at her place. Dani found a way to make the surgery

happen, and looked after Chewy at home through his recovery. She set up a Givealittle page (called Chewy the Tabby) in hopes of recovering some of the money that the surgery cost. The page is open for donations until July 27. She then got in touch with Helen Stancliffe of CatsnCare rescue and rehoming charity in Silverdale. Dani helped Helen set up the low cost desexing and vaccination service at Coast Pet Care Community Vet Clinic two years ago, and Helen has rehomed several animals for Dani. Helen is now fostering Chewy, but he is desperately in need of a new home. Dani says he can be shy with new people, and would be best with someone who can give him lots of love and has no other cats, or children. “He is such a lovely boy and deserves a good home,” she says. If you can offer Chewy a forever home, phone CatsnCare 027 CAT CARE.

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It is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day this week, June 15. Age Concern NZ says the impact of this type of abuse is profound for older people, but also avoidable if they get help and intervention services early. The organisation’s chief executive, Karen Billings-Jensen, says if you suspect something is wrong, ‘trust your gut’. “Talking to someone early on is a game-changer. If we all acted on the inkling we have, when something seems a bit off, older people’s lives and dignity would be saved,” she says. Last year Age Concern received 2452 referrals for older people who may be facing elder abuse or neglect. If you suspect an older person is not being treated well, get in touch with your nearest Age Concern by free phoning 0800 652 105. To donate to support Age Concern’s work go to www.ageconcern. org.nz, givealittle.co.nz/cause/stopelderabuse or call the government helpline 0800 EA NOT OK. www.localmatters.co.nz

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College reviews consequences in attempt to raise standards

A review currently underway at Whangaparāoa College includes a focus on improving behaviour and how detentions may fit into the tool kit of consequences.

While detentions may conjure up images of sitting at a desk in an empty classroom after your peers have all gone home, principal Steve McCracken says that those days are long gone. “We are a restorative practice-based school, and prefer to involve the family first and work with learners to address what’s behind the behaviour,” he says. “But there is a point where we will draw the line, when our expectations of behaviour are not being met. Our perception is that detentions give learners the ability to give time back – to learning or community service around the school. We are currently working through what that might look like.” He says at present there is no school-wide detention process, although individual teachers or departments may hold detentions at their discretion. McCracken says the college has heard loud and clear from the community that standards need to be higher right across the board – including behaviour and academic standards. The school board has policies in place to that end but how change is achieved is led by the principal. “As a school we are reviewing our procedures around things such as consequences as part of improving standards. Starting this term we expect our learners to be on site, in class and ready to learn. We are also making our expectations around mobile phone use clear.” McCracken says if those expectations are not met, consequences will be put in place. “Detention is just one of a raft of measures – it’s a relatively quick way of addressing

problem behaviour if there is an immediate need. I hope detention will be used as rarely as possible.”

There is a point where we will draw the line, when our expectations of behaviour are not being met. McCracken says he wants the college “reset” to take place as soon as possible and hopes to have a trial at the start of Term 3. Other local college principals agree that restorative practices are their main methods for addressing behaviour. Ōrewa

principal Greg Pierce says detentions are used less than they were in previous years due to an increasing range of other strategies, including restorative practices and “standard Ministry of Education disciplinary options for more serious issues, such as stand-downs and suspensions.”

Kingsway College executive principal Graeme Budler says detentions are used at his school, but in the context of restorative practice. “For example if you graffitied the toilets I guess staying after school to scrub them is a good way to restore,” he says.

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Ministerial silence over scallop ban extension Organisations hoping to persuade Fisheries Minister David Parker to extend a recent partial ban on scallop fishing to the whole Hauraki Gulf are frustrated at his lack of response on the matter.

On May 4, representatives from 19 different iwi, community, marine and environmental bodies wrote to Minister Parker urging him to close the two scallop beds left open by him to commercial and recreational take, off Hauturu Little Barrier and in the Colville Channel. The letter said the areas were vital to the recovery of scallop populations around the wider Hauraki Gulf, the Eastern Coromandel Peninsula and the Bay of Plenty, and should be closed give all of the Gulf a chance to recover quickly and reopen in future. Putting their names to the plea were LegaSea,

Ngāti Manuhiri Settlement Trust, Omaha Beach Community, the Environmental Defence Society, NZ Diving, Waiheke Marine Project, Kawau Boating Club, the NZ Sport Fishing Council, WWF New Zealand, Environment and Conservation Organisations, Waiheke Marine Project, Dive Zone Whitianga, Ngāti Hei, the NZ Angling & Casting Association, Opito Bay Ratepayer’s Association, Wettie Spearfishing, the Tairua Pauanui Sports Fishing Club, New Zealand Underwater Association and Spearfishing New Zealand. LegaSea programme lead Sam Woolford, whose signature tops the list, said last week nothing had yet been heard back from the fisheries minister, beyond a basic acknowledgement. “Unfortunately, we haven’t had any sort of proper response,” he said.

Nor had there been any reaction from the fisheries ministry to a formal application for a total ban, which was made by Ngāti Manuhiri after the placing of a rahui tapu over the Hauraki Gulf on Waitangi Day, Woolford added. “The application for a temporary ban on all scallop fishing in the Hauraki Gulf under Section 186a of the Fisheries Act hasn’t been acknowledged by the Minister or put out for public consultation, which they are obligated to do,” he said. “We want that to go out. We know we will get overwhelming support from the public.” He added that he hoped the silence wasn’t because the minister thought the partial ban was an end to the matter, and said a meeting with Minister Parker was being sought. “We’ll be pushing for clarification on that

issue,” he said. “We’re overdue for a meeting.”

Ngāti Manuhiri Settlement Trust acting chief executive and Hauraki Gulf Forum co-chair Nicola McDonald confirmed that no formal response to the Section 186a application had been received from the minister. “We understand that our application is before his officials,” she said. “In the meantime, we are working with our partners, carrying out further research to provide evidence to the minister that these two fishery areas need to be protected and closed.” Local Matters approached Minister Parker to ask what was happening about the formal application for a ban on all scallop fishing and when it might go out for public consultation, as well as for his response to the May 4 letter. However, no response had been received as we went to press.

New group targets Puhoi pests Puhoi has become the latest community to take on the problem of predator pests, with the formation of a new Puhoi Landcare group that held its first open day at the town’s Centennial Hall last month. Local residents were able to see demonstrations of pest control methods for dispatching possum, rats and mustelids such as stoats and weasels, and there were six Timm’s possum traps from Restore Rodney East to be won. The recently formed Slow Water Sea Scouts group took part in helping to assemble 30 wooden rat trap tunnels, as well as keeping everyone fed with a sausage sizzle. The sea scouts will also help with setting up the traps built at the open day along the banks of the Puhoi River.

Puhoi Landcare covers some 13,500 hectares of land, bounded by the new motorway and stretching out to Woodcocks, West Coast, Wech Access and Upper Waiwera Roads. Chairman Greg Taylor says it is part of an increasing awareness of the need to coordinate efforts to control pests and weeds in the area. He says the new group is grateful to all the volunteers who came along to the open day and are keen to help with local pest control in future, as well as event supporters The Forest Bridge Trust, Restore Rodney East, Warkworth Farm & Lifestyle Centre, Boffa Miskell, QEII National Trust, Auckland Council and Slow Water Sea Scouts. Info: www.puhoilandcare.org.nz or Puhoi Landcare on Facebook.

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Coast cleaned up on World Environment Day Some residents may have noticed that the Coast was looking cleaner on Queen’s Birthday Monday. It was thanks to the efforts of around 52 locals who spent time collecting litter from many areas, especially Whangaparāoa Peninsula, as part of a community-wide clean-up.

The event was hosted by the Whangaparāoa Recycling Centre and Hibiscus Coast Zero Waste and was held on World Environment Day, Sunday June 5. Everyone who took part brought their waste into the recycling centre to be audited and weighed, then separated for recycling or disposal. Almost 80kg of waste was picked up. The recycling centre’s Sarah Williams says around 41 percent of the rubbish was potentially recyclable, including soft plastics and Tetrapaks. However, the poor condition that much of the plastic was found in meant not all of it could actually be recycled. Around 46 percent was rubbish and 12 percent was reusable. Disposable masks were one of the most common things found, along with plastic straws, lolly packets, drink cans, glass bottles and takeaway containers (particularly from McDonalds). A separate container for single use tableware, such as takeaway coffee cups, soon filled up. Golf balls and lots of socks were also found. Among the participants was the Ellison family, who focused their cleaning efforts on Okoromai Bay in Shakespear Regional Park. There, they found 3.6kg of rubbish, including pieces of party balloons, rusted tools, a baby’s bottle and quite a lot of glass. One of the things they observed was bags of dog poo, poked into gaps in trees, or

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With no rubbish bins at Okoromai, it appears dog walkers are collecting the poo in plastic bags and opting to leave it behind in the park. Claire Ellison said having a specific day for a clean-up is a good reminder to take a close look at what people discard and help to remove it. “The clean-up was very well organised, with bags and gloves provided,” she said. “We were all concerned that we found so much when we looked closely.”

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• One shotgun shell • Around four bongs • Large quantities of single use facemasks • Plastic bags of dog poo tucked out of sight Above, Volunteer Robert Imhoff with a shotgun shell found in the cleanup.

Clockwise from top, All the rubbish brought in was separated by volunteers. Whangaparāoa Recycling Centre’s Sarah Williams weighs rubbish. The heaviest amount brought in was 8.2kg, collected by a family from around Ōrewa Estuary and Red Beach. A large quantity of single use tableware, such as coffee cups and straws, were found.

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A closer look at Matariki This year is the first year that New Zealand will officially celebrate the season of Matariki with a public holiday. This year, the holiday falls on the June 24, when the Matariki star cluster is visible again in our morning sky. This rise of Matariki heralds in the Māori New Year.

Early risers on June 24 will be able to welcome in the Maori New Year at Ōrewa Beach. Photo, Coralie Bodley (Coraliebee photography)

A community event has been planned for Ōrewa Beach to make New Zealand’s first Matariki public holiday, on Friday, June 24, particularly special.

Local marae, Te Herenga Waka o Ōrewa, will lead a ceremony to see in the Maori New Year, reset, reconnect and clear a new way forward. Marae committee member Pip Speedy says the idea for a hakawatea (cleansing ceremony) was originally about coming together as a community after leaving the Covid-19 red traffic light setting. The event is called Matariki ahunga nui – a Matariki coming together. “It made sense to hold it at Matariki, because of its significance as a new start,” Pip says. “As well as celebrating Matariki being recognised as a public holiday, this ceremony is to mark the end of Covid restrictions, clear away the burdens we shouldered during the pandemic and bring us together again as a community.” The whole community –whānau, local

businesses, schools, church and community groups – are welcome to gather for karakia/ prayers, waiata, food and activities, starting at 6am on Ōrewa Beach. The pre-dawn start means the constellations will be there to look at, while marae kaiwhakahaere (manager) Kereama Nathan shares his knowledge about them. A “rolling karakia” is also planned – with members of different faiths invited to offer a karakia in any language. Each karakia flows on from the last. There will be a breakfast sausage sizzle, as well as coffee and mini muffins from Dear Deer Coffee in Whangaparāoa. Future Whangaparāoa is organising activities for the children, such as kite making. The marae hopes to make this an annual community event. Matariki ahunga mui takes place on Friday, June 24, on Ōrewa Beach (by the surf club), starting 6am. If you would like to recite a karakia, please email admin@ teherengawakaoorewa.co.nz

This star cluster is one of the best known deep-sky objects and is more commonly referred to in astronomy circles as the Pleiades, the Seven Sisters or Messier 45. In Hawaiian it is Makali’i, ‘eyes of royalty’, and in Japan it is Subaru, meaning ‘gathered together’. It also features in many other cultures around the world. This star cluster is also mentioned three times in the Bible! The cluster rests on the shoulders of Taurus the Bull and a number of the stars can be easily seen with the naked eye. Most people typically see between 6 and 10 stars. Of course, with binoculars, you would see many more. In 1610, Galileo Galilei became the first astronomer to view the Pleiades through a telescope and noticed that there were far more stars than people knew about. He documented 36 stars with his observations. With modern equipment, we now know that there are more than 800 stars in the Pleiades cluster, which consist of mostly middle-aged hot B-type stars. We also know that they sit at a distance of 444 light years away from us and formed around 100 million years ago – much younger than our own sun.

In Greek culture, the nine brightest stars of the Pleiades are named for the Seven Sisters of Greek mythology: Sterope, Merope, Electra, Maia, Taygeta, Celaeno, and Alcyone, along with their parents, Atlas and Pleione. According to one Māori myth, the cluster represents a whaea or mother Matariki - and her six daughters Tupuānuku, Tupuārangi, Waipunarangi, Waitī, Waitā and Ururangi. This can vary slightly according to various iwi traditions.

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Unity event launches Matariki in Matakana A special invitation-only screening of Whina will be held at the Matakana Cinemas on June 22, on the eve of Aotearoa’s first Matariki holiday.

The highly anticipated film celebrating the life of Dame Whina Cooper, and her quest for racial equality and land rights, will be released in cinemas nationwide on June 23, aligning with New Zealand’s inaugural Matariki long weekend. However, Matakana Cinemas will be rolling out the red carpet one day earlier, with the blessing of Ngāti Manuhiri supported by the Rodney Local Board and Auckland Council. The driving force behind the event is Tania Rupapera, owner and founder of Unity Collection, a small gallery of authentic Māori contemporary art, design and fashion based in the heart of Matakana Village.

“After navigating Covid as a community these past two years, we wanted to bring people together to enjoy an event and celebrate the Māori New Year,” she says. “We are inspired by pioneering leaders and people who have made a difference in life. Contributing to people’s lives and community is one of our core values. Dame Whina Cooper certainly did that.” Whina, directed by James Napier Robertson and Paula Whetu Jones, stars Rena Owen and Miriama McDowell. “It’s a brilliant and important film that highlights a part of New Zealand’s history that needs to be acknowledged and understood, as well as being an inspirational story and celebrating a strong Māori mana wahine toa,” Rupapera says. Other

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Winner winner, chicken dinner Here’s something comforting and restorative to lighten up with just as the season of flu lurks, along with another suspected wave of the dreaded coronavirus. My sister called this week to say she had just tested positive, so being a happy cook and family-minded person, I immediately rummaged in my fridge to see just how I could help. In the freezer, a chicken! With that whole chicken, I managed to feed us that evening and set up preparation for a very easy comforting soup to feed her through the worst of the virus. I hear from other friends that something nourishing and soupy is very tempting. First, to our easy chicken dinner. I cut the chicken in half. The essential part of this task is to have a very sharp knife, sit the chicken on its back bone on a dry board and slice down to divide it into two along the middle of the breast. Then flip it over and cut along the backbone which should be easy, as chicken bones are very soft. Pat both halves dry with kitchen paper towels and pop one into a roasting dish with chopped and peeled potatoes, kumara and pumpkin. Slather this with nice oil such as olive or sunflower seed, plenty of salt and pepper, some lemon peel and parsley or sage and roast at 180C for an hour. Serve with a green veggie or salad and be sure to drizzle the pan juices over everything. So simple and so delicious. Now to the very comforting soup – (recipe below.) The basis of all good flavoursome soups is to have plenty of flavour and preferably this will be guaranteed by making your own homemade stock. So while the chicken is roasting, cover the remaining half of the chicken in cold water to cover (about 1.5 litres) in a large saucepan and bring the

water to a gentle boil. You can add some fresh herbs, a bay leaf, a chopped onion and a couple of sticks of celery. Allow this to simmer for no more than twenty minutes, remove from the heat and allow to cool with the chicken in the broth. Once cooled, or the next day (refrigerate the whole pan overnight,) remove the chicken and carefully take all the meat from the bones. Put this meat into a bowl with a couple of spoonfuls of the liquid to keep it moist and refrigerate until needed. Throw the bones and the skin back into the liquid, along with any leftover roast chicken from your dinner, and set the saucepan back over gentle heat. Allow this broth to simmer very gently for about 2 to 3 hours to make a delicious savoury stock. Remove from the heat and strain the liquid carefully into a clean container, discarding all the bones and flavouring vegetables and herbs. Now you have delicious homemade stock to add to soups, casseroles and anything else you’re making. You won’t ever want to go back to those stock cubes again. Here’s a simple recipe for my comforting chicken noodle soup. This really is a basic recipe that invites the cook to add or change out some ingredients. The essential part is the poached chicken (about 1½ large cups meat), the tasty chicken stock and the restorative ginger. You could change carrot for another root vegetable like parsnip or kumara and add little sprigs of broccoli or shredded cabbage. In place of rice stick noodles you could use any other noodles you like, such as Japanese udon, somen or soba, or even thin spaghetti or linguine. Add extra flavour with chopped herbs like parsley, tarragon or dill, and a little chilli paste or sprinkles if you like a touch of extra heat.

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Pat Backley of Ōrewa never thought she would have a new career as an author at the age of 70, but that is precisely what has happened.

Her first book, Daisy, featured in Hibiscus Matters last year. Since then, she has been writing prolifically. She published her memoirs From There to Here, With an Awful Lot in Between and co-authored The Warrior Women Project: A Sisterhood of Immigrant Women. The Second Daisy, the sequel to Daisy, came out in December 2021. Recently, Pat published two new books: a travel memoir and a novel inspired by her grandfather. Seventy Years’ Worth of Travel is her light-hearted account of exploring the world. “I’ve travelled from Yugoslavia in 1966 to Egypt, Tunisia and Lille, and many other places, and this book shows how the world, and travel, have changed over the last 70 years,” Pat says. The other book, Valentine George, is a novel, loosely based on the life of Pat’s

grandfather, who died when she was 17 years old. It follows his story from being born in the slums of London in 1894, through two world wars and up to the ‘swinging 60s’.

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Working on both books simultaneously was a challenge, as she had to switch between the different disciplines of writing fiction and nonfiction. “Writing fiction is a joy. Once an idea pops into my head, I just sit down and write. But writing non-fiction is a little harder. Everything has to be accurate, no room for reckless imagination here! Handwritten notes and old photos litter my office.’ Pat counts herself lucky that, overall, she finds writing easy. “I often joke that it is almost as if someone has taken off the top of my head and 70 years’ worth of words are flying out! Having found my perfect

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Residents with gardens that they can no longer manage should consider offering the space for a backyard community garden, with a successful example already started on the Hibiscus Coast. A local community gardening group hopes to grow on its work in a private backyard in Stanmore Bay (HM January 24), which has turned a bare backyard into a productive patch full of vegetables and herbs. Fruit trees are also establishing there. The produce is available to the group of 12 gardeners and their families, as well as the homeowner. Local gardening expert (and Hibiscus Matters columnist) Dee Pignéguy, who got the Stanmore Bay garden off the ground, says backyard community gardens also provide homeowners with social interaction and a lovely garden space. The locations of the gardens are kept private, known only by those involved. One of the gardeners at the Stanmore Bay garden, Lynne Davidson, says the group meets once a week and usually spends around an hour on site as well as popping in now and then to check on things. She says it’s a way for people who are struggling and may not have their own garden, to get involved with growing their own food. “It’s also a good way to learn gardening, meet new people and make friends,” she says. Anyone able to offer a garden space for a backyard community garden should email Dee mikedee@outlook. co.nz or phone her on 09 428 5942.

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At the start of this year, Forest & Bird’s Pest Free Hibiscus Coast predator control specialist Naomi Harrison installed cameras on trails in 17 different locations,

with the help of local volunteers Dave Albiston and Julian Fripp. They combined the dual night and day cameras with a Motolure, created by Zero Invasive Predators – this features an automatic mayonnaise dispenser to attract any nearby rats, stoats, possums and mice to the camera. Naomi says the initial results included

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‘Forest engineers’ wanted for Shakespear Strolling along the path through Waterfall Gully in Shakespear Regional Park will lead you past some magnificent puriri trees with their thick trunks reaching up into the forest canopy. Higher up, the branches are laden with ‘widow-makers’ (Collospermum hastatum), a host of ferns, orchids and other plants. This community of plants will provide food and shelter for insects, spiders and other invertebrates, as well as birds. This incredibly complex system

took many decades, perhaps centuries, to establish naturally. In the park, we need more of this habitat, and we are impatient to get it – hence our winter tree planting programme. There is a famous proverb attributed to the Chinese, “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.” If we were prepared to wait many decades, and remove all the grazing

animal activity and also behaviour, so the team know where to put traps next to keep native birds safe. “We’re very grateful to the Little Kōwhai Charitable Trust for funding this area of the project, and to the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board for supporting our field team positions,” she says.

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Robert Browning was in Italy when he wrote the poem and at the time he was longing to be back home in England. Around the same time he wrote these lines, various NZ Acclimatization Societies, established by European colonists, started to release familiar species from the old country. They did this for various reasons – for quarry, to control pests, and in some cases (as happened with the song thrush) to simply help colonists deal with their own Browninglike longing and nostalgia for the flora and fauna of home. Obviously, it would be unthinkable today to widely release diverse exotic organisms into NZ. And indeed, many of the species released by these societies have had a catastrophic impact on the native environment. But unfortunately, it happened, and as a result we now have heaps of song thrushes cheerfully chirping away throughout the winter. As far as introduced species go, these guys are pretty charming.

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Folk returns to Whangateau The high energy of five talented musicians will be on stage at the Whangateau Hall in Rodney on Saturday July 2.

T-Bone, a Wellington based folk band, has included Whangateau on their seven-date North Island tour to promote their debut album Good ‘n Greasy, which comes out this month. Band members include a mandolin playing ex-chef from the Far North, a fiddle playing wine importer from New Jersey, a Dublin-born songwriter, a guitar playing

laboratory assistant from Taranaki and a gardening double bassist from Karori. They got together through a love of Americana music, good wine, and great food. They have been rehearsing weekly for about seven years, working on songs and writing harmonies Guitarist and songwriter Gerry Paul describes the rehearsals as “a ritual that grounds us for the week. We all work other jobs and these Monday get-togethers set the scene for the week. They keep in touch with our creative side and most of all, it’s a weekly reminder of the importance of good friends, good food and great music”.

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Images taken by members of the Hibiscus Coast Photographic Club are on display now at Estuary Arts Centre in Ōrewa. The photographs are part of the centre’s Focus on Photography month, which runs from June 7-July 3. There will also be free talks by local photographers Martin Sanders – ‘A Guide’s Bird Photography on Tiritiri Matangi Island’ and Paul Conroy – ‘Creating Art with a Camera’. Details: www. estuaryarts.org, or drop into the arts centre in Western Reserve, Ōrewa. Pictured is Fly Agaric by Annemarie Panzic

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Money raised by Tineke Robson will go to Trees For Survival.

Participation, as well as celebrating success, was a key theme for the annual Gulf Harbour Yacht Club Prize Giving Dinner held at the Club on May 28. This included valued participation from sponsors, as well as members and their guests. The club had a full and varied calendar of events in the last year and an array of trophies and prizes were presented. The trophy winners and their crews were: Taylor & Co Lawyers Ladies Twilight Starmaker Trophy – Linda Parrish on Toyshop; Gulf Harbour Marina Kotanui Twilight Series Cup, the AA Solar Gulf Planet X Trophy and the Barfoot & Thompson Two Handed Cup – Keith Auld on Fastlane; Burnsco Summer Cruising Cup – John and Linda Parrish on Toyshop; Brian Holgate Memorial Petanque Trophy - Linda Parrish and Grahame Brown; Alan Wright Participation Trophy – John Butcher and Sarah Morgan on Enigma I. Gulf Harbour Yacht Club took out this year’s interclub challenge Waka Trophy, which is a competition with Weiti Boating Club. Pictured are sponsors and prizewinners with their trophies.

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jaw operation. But she is also motivated by the Trees for Survival (TFS) programme. “I really enjoyed my own experience volunteering for local tree planting events so I’m thrilled to support this programme where kids learn outdoors, get their hands dirty and are empowered to make a positive impact on their future. “TFS is an amazing way to invest in the future, supporting the restoration of our environment and the growth of our youth, all at the same time. “This will be a once in a lifetime experience for me so I want to give it my all.” Local schools that involved in TFS include Wentworth College. The challenge will conclude with a Fight Night at the Auckland Boxing Association Stadium in Auckland on July 1 and 2. The boxer who raises the most money wins. Readers can support Tineke Robson’s challenge on Givealittle. Look for Tineke’s Fit to Fight Challenge July 2022 for Kids & Trees.

Robson has entered an eight week Fit to Fight Challenge to raise money for Trees for Survival. “I’ve been boxing training for a while now and my boxing coach asked me to join this challenge,” she says. “After eight weeks, there is one fight in the boxing ring, body sparring only, so no punches to the head. There’s a great team spirit and you get to raise money for a charity of your choice, so I was sold.” Part of Robson’s routine involves rising at 4.45am, three days a week, to drive to Parnell for training. “I love the fitness side of boxing. The training is like an antidepressant for me. The early morning starts certainly asks for some motivation and when the alarm goes off, I do struggle. It never gets easier.” Robson says she is doing this challenge for herself and to overcome the fear of being punched in the face, due to having had a

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Silverdale Computer Support Services At a fair price, with a personal touch Servicing the Hibiscus Coast. We cater primarily for the 55+ age group and assist small business owners.

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Classifieds HOME & MAINTENANCE ALARMS SECURITY AND FIRE, MONITORING, CCTV, servicing & installation, all brands 027 553 3032 www.tdssecurity.co.nz HANDYMAN AVAILABLE for all those odd jobs. Ph Nev 021 399 226 @ Nev’s Odd Jobs. Great rates. Local & reliable. HANDYMAN – RENOVATIONS, MAINTENANCE 10% off for all Pensioners. For all of your handyman jobs, including renovations & maintenance. Call John 027 441 9603 KIWI ROOTS PALM & TREE MAINTENANCE, REMOVAL mulching & hedge work. Free quotes. Ph 020 4027 6200 kiwiroots.co.nz

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Water Filters. Pumps. Rain Tanks. Unique water filter covers for outside installations. Call John 027 441 9603 or mrfilter@radiantsolutions.co.nz A PUMP DOCTOR will keep you pumping. Ph 0274 430 654.

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ARKLES BAY PAINTERS/DECORATORS In the area for the area. Shane 021 0813 8481. CARPET CLEANING, repairs and installation. Dwayne 0274 997 929 PEST CONTROL, Flies, spiders, cockroaches, ants, rodents, wasps. Competitive prices. Ph 426 2253. WATER FILTERS – Underbench, Whole house, UV & water spotting, Work Guaranteed. Ph Steve 027 478 7427 healthy@aquaworks.co.nz

DVDS & VIDEOS VIDEOS TRANSFERRED to DVD/hard drive. Phone or text Te Totara Video 021 777 385.

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APPLIANCE REPAIRS A SMART REPAIR Service for F&P smartdrive washers, F&P/Simpson dryers. Prompt service ph 021 168 7349.

ABEL CONCRETE MIXER. 1 Private owner. Excellent condition. $475 Phone Alan 021 473 890.

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SERVICES FURNITURE REMOVALS exp Owner Operator 30 years. Single Items to Flat/House lots. Silverdale Based. Ph Gavin 0274 973 867 RECORDING STUDIO Vocals to backing tracks, original projects, vocal training & vocal PA hire. Ph Skimp 021 0811 9970. FINDING IT DIFFICULT TO CLEAN YOUR HOME AND/OR DO THE SHOPPING? Experienced older lady happy to help. Reasonable rates. Ph Kath. 021 180 4777

KNIFE & SCISSOR SHARPENING

Enquiries The Sharp End - Txt only: 0212 868 252 or em: thesharpendnz@gmail.com

CAN’T MAKE IT TO A HAIR SALON? No problem I can come to you. Qualified Hairstylist providing cutting and blow wave services. Please phone Julie 021 112 8015

DINING OUT WALNUT COTTAGE CAFE OPEN Wednesdays to Sundays as usual, with popular dishes like lambs fry, smoke fish pie, mussel fritters and more, as well as winter popular ones like soup of the day, seafood chowder, all the kiwi favourites. Private parties and functions available. Phone to book your table. Ph Catherine 09 427 5570, 021 395 788, catherinehao@gmail.com 498 Hibiscus Coast Highway, The Orewa House, Orewa

COMMUNITY NOTICES 60’s UP MOVEMENT, HIBISCUS COAST. Meet 3rd Wednesday of month, 10am, the RSA, Viponds Rd, Whangaparāoa. Outings 1st Wednesday. Ph Gloria 027 386 2339.

A CLUB FOR RETIRED PEOPLE Combined Friendship Club meets 4th Wednesday of month, 10am, Manly Bridge Club, Edith Hopper Park. Guest speakers, bus trips, lunches, movies. Ph Glenda Dykes 021 25 444 26 CAR BOOT SALE Centrestage Theatre carpark (behind Council building) Third Sunday of month, 8am-12pm, $10 per site. No need to book. Enquiries 0274 198 135. DEMENTIA CARERS SUPPORT GROUP Held at the Hibiscus Coast Village, Red Beach. 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month 10am-12pm. Ph Michele 0274 114 146 or Caryn 021 210 3388. HEARTBEATS, HEART EVENT SURVIVORS peer-peer support group meet every 1st Tuesday, Hibiscus Coast Community House, 10am-11.30am. Regular professional healthcare guest speakers. All welcome. Info Trent 0220 606 199. HIBISCUS COAST ORCHID SOCIETY Meet 2nd Sunday of the month at the Ōrewa Community Hall, 1.30pm HOUSIE BOWLS OREWA every Friday, 1pm-4pm. Lots of fun. Ph Robyn 027 240 1822. 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 PIONEER DANCE CLUB Every Thursday, 1.30pm-3.30pm, for seniors, meet, dance, make friends. Silverdale Hall, ph 427 5542. RED BEACH COMBINED CLUB meets 3rd Wednesday of month, Salvation Army, 32 Greenview Lane, Red Beach, 10am-12pm. For seniors, men and women. Morning tea, guest speakers and outings. Visitors welcome. Ph Colleen 426 5673. SUNDAY SOCIAL DANCE Silverdale, ballroom, Latin American etc. all welcome. Every 4th Sunday, 5-8pm. Silverdale Hall, ph 427 5542.

PUBLIC NOTICES MANLY PARK SENIORS TENNIS CLUB AGM, 12pm Friday June 24, Clubrooms, 56 Laurence St Manly. Whangaparāoa.

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What’s on ... June

Talk by Brendon Crompton, Blue Light chief operating officer, hosted by Inner Wheel Ōrewa Whangaparāoa, St John’s Hall, Centreway Rd, Ōrewa, 7pm. All welcome.

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Drop in information session for anyone interested in becoming a candidate for the local body elections (local board and Auckland Council), Whangaparāoa Library, Main St, Whangaparāoa, 2pm-4pm. Info: voteauckland.co.nz Creative cooking with leftovers, Love Food Hate Waste, Stoney Homestead Community Hub, 12 Galbraith Greens, Millwater, 10am-12noon. Eat for less by making the most of leftovers. Free. Registration essential: https://events. humanitix.com/love-food-hate-waste-at-the-back-of-the-fridge-creativecooking-with-leftovers-saturday-18-june-silverdale Do it for the Tweets! Drop-in backyard predator control advice clinic and free rat trap collection, with Forest & Bird’s Pest Free Hibiscus Coast Project. Whangaparāoa Library. 12 noon-3pm. Info or to order a trap in advance, contact Andrea Dick on andrea@pfhbc@gmail.com Iveto & Simone, Hibiscus Coast Community RSA 43A Vipond Road from 7pm. $10pp door charge, ph 09 424 9026 Community planting day, Shakespear Regional Park, 10am-1pm. Follow the signs at the park’s entrance. Wear enclosed boots or shoes and bring your own spade and gloves or use the ones supplied. Barbeque at the end of planting – bring the family. Register attendance at www.trybooking.com/nz/events/ landing/6500. (see story p38)

Stanmore Bay Kids Market, Stanmore Bay Community Hall, Waiora Road, Stanmore Bay, 10am-1pm. Stalls created and run by children. All welcome. Cash or bank transfer only.

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Matariki Fiafia Festival, showcasing dance and culture, Whangaparāoa College, 1pm-5pm. Kapa haka, Pacifica performances, hangi, food stalls. A collaboration between Whangaparāoa and Ōrewa colleges. All welcome. Matariki ahunga nui – a Matariki coming together ceremony, Ōrewa Beach (by surf club), 6am. (see story p31) Hibiscus Coast Greypower public meeting, St John’s Catholic Church Hall, 180 Centreway Rd, Ōrewa, 1.30pm. Speech by Nicky Gumbrell, of Outreach Therapy Pets. Raffles, afternoon tea and brief AGM. All welcome. Info: ph Simonne Dyer, 027 212 8322, b.sdyer@xtra.co.nz Steve Tulloch Band country rock ‘n’ roll, Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, 43A Vipond Road from 7pm. $10pp door charge, ph 09 424 9026

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NZ Garden Bird Survey. Record the birds you see and hear to help inform scientists about bird populations. Info: https:// gardenbirdsurvey.nz/

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Drop in information session for anyone interested in becoming a candidate for the local body elections (local board and Auckland Council),Ōrewa Library, Moana Ave, Ōrewa, 2pm-4pm. Info: voteauckland.co.nz Greg Johnson performs with his band, Pararoa, Whangaparāoa. Tickets from Plus1.co.nz (see story and ad p41)

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showcase, Estuary Arts Centre, Western Reserve, Orewa. Includes fashion shows in August. Info: www.estuaryarts.org or drop into the centre.

Karaka Cove community planting, 9.30am. Bring the family and help make this special reserve an even better home native wildlife. Free BBQ, spades provided, bring gloves and sturdy footwear. Parking on Matheson Road, Red Beach, look for the flags. Info: hibiscusCoast.branch@forestandbird.org.nz. Community planting day, Shakespear Regional Park, 10am-1pm. Follow the signs at the park’s entrance. Wear boots or shoes, and weather-appropriate clothing, bring your own spade and gloves (or use supplied). Barbeque at the end of day – bring the family. Register at www.trybooking.com/nz/events/ landing/6500 Karaka Cove community planting, 9.30am.. Bring the family and help make this special reserve an even better home native wildlife. Free BBQ, spades provided, bring gloves and sturdy footwear. Parking on Matheson Road, Red Beach, look for the flags. Info: hibiscusCoast.branch@forestandbird.org.nz.

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Pharmacy Talk with Tania Adams

Pharmacist at Unichem Manly

What’s New? A question I get asked often - “So what’s new in pharmacy these days?” Most of the time I report on day to day issues that people are presenting with in store. However, this time I get to write about something big, some would say a paradigm shift in health. Let me try to explain...Imagine a world where you knew exactly what diet, lifestyle and nutritional supplement your body needed to function at it’s best by profiling your genes. Sounds like something out of a science fiction movie? At Unichem Manly Pharmacy we have been piloting a new programme whereby we use your genetic blue-print to provide you with an individualised plan for better health. We get to use the science of epigenetics, nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics to create personalised recommendations for decreasing inflammation, helping with sleep, cognitive function and energy levels. Given that inflammation is the root cause of most disease, using these recommendations to decrease inflammation in your body means alleviating many medical issues from digestive issues to migraines, arthritis to eczema to name but a few. Unlike blood test results, your genes don’t change day to day. They are with you for life. There is, however, the age old question of nature versus nurture. Can you really change your medical trajectory or are you destined to get what is programmed by your genes? Research now shows that nurture plays a much larger role than previously imagined. Knowing our genes means we can influence how they are expressed by changes to our diet and lifestyle. Is a Mediterranean diet best for your body or some other? Is resistance exercise your optimum option or would a jog or walk be better? Do you need vitamin B6 or Vitamin B12 or actually neither? Do you need extra calcium in your diet or will extra fibre be what your body needs to operate at it’s prime? The programme answers these questions for your body based on your actual genes. The Ingeneous programme provides recommendations to each person that are designed to be actionable. They are all evidence based with strong science behind each plan. Further add-on programmes are also available including a specific weight management programme and a sleep programme is under development. We have several team members trained at the pharmacy to provide the programme and to date, have had some great results. We are excited to be hosting an Ingeneous event where founder Dr. Libby Lindsay will share that interesting world of genetics. We invite you to join us at

7pm on Wednesday, June 29th at Unichem Manly Pharmacy The event is free but must be booked by RSVP to event@ unichemmanly.co.nz or call us on 09 424-7708. Welcome to the future of health right here on the Hibiscus Coast! 53B Rawhiti Road, Manly Village Whangaparaoa Ph (09) 424 7708 Fax (09) 424 7427 www.unichemmanly.co.nz

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Second Worlds for 10-year-old BMXer Whangaparāoa School Year 5 student Dylan Szaszy seems to be taking his upcoming departure for the BMX Racing World Championships in Nantes, France in his stride.

It’s the second time the 10-year-old has represented his country in BMX – at the last worlds, in 2019 in Belgium, he finished 12th out of 76 riders in the 7 Boys (under seven age group). A year of bad crashes followed, which his mother Nicky says was partly due to Dylan continuing to push himself to do better. After a full recovery from various fractures and a smashed knee, he qualified for this year’s Worlds at the Nationals held in Hamilton in March. Fitness is key to fast BMX performance, and Dylan is riding a tack in Albany three times a

week, as well as playing soccer, basketball and water polo. He is building up his training even more as the event takes place at the end of next month.

The Worlds in France will be raced on a purpose-built, indoor 450m track – Dylan will also ride in the cruiser category. The event attracts some of the biggest names in BMX including Dylan’s favourite Kiwi rider Rico Bearman, who recently won the U23 title. Dylan says he enjoys the speed and skills involved in BMX, and the challenge of competing – there’s nothing like landing a good jump, he says.

“For us it’s the whole experience of seeing thousands of riders in action, and the pride of representing NZ,” she says. The family have a Givealittle page to raise money to help with the costs of getting to France. https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/dylanszaszy-has-qualified-for-bmxworlds-2022 Right, Dylan working for the win at the BMX North Island Titles in Tauranga

Nicky says the family put a lot into Dylan’s sport and couldn’t pass up the opportunity to take him to France to compete, despite the cost.

Backers needed for successful basketball programme Over the past 10 weeks, Coast Community Trust has been trialling a new youth programme focused on basketball in Whangaparāoa. The Ballers Night Club (HM March 7) uses sport as a vehicle to develop a sense of belonging, build community and prevent harm. The programme also encourages youth to be active, learn team values, develop confidence and build a positive social community supported by mentors. Social basketball games are played until late at Whangaparāoa College Gym. The response has been hugely positive, says the trust’s community programmes coordinator, Caitlin Watson. “Since starting in March we have engaged youth from all over our community,” Caitlin says. “Young people come in curious to know what is going on and end up jumping on court. We are at our maximum attendance numbers for court space - with an average of 35 young people attending in recent weeks.” Each Friday night session has involved building a space of connection through sharing food, listening to a short talk given by a positive role model and participating in a social basketball Scrimmage. The trial was funded and supported by Harbour Sport. However, whether or not it is able to continue will depend on obtaining sponsorship.

A local Trust is worki youth basketball prog ng hard to secure funding so its ramme can continue. “We are talking to local businesses and other organisations but do not have the certainty of funding to continue just yet,” Caitlin says. If you or your business/organisation can help, contact Caitlin on 021 236 0936