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This land will soon become the property of Hopper Developments.

Future of 20 Whangaparāoa Road sites in developer’s hands Twenty residential sites along a busy part of Whangaparāoa Road are to be sold to Hopper Developments.

And although local councillors considered that any development that increased the density of housing on this land would be disastrous for the road network, Cr Wayne Walker says with Hoppers at the helm he is

hopeful of a positive outcome. Auckland Council is selling 472-502 Whangaparāoa Rd and 4 Brightside Rd as one 1.352ha lot, via its property arm, Eke Panuku. Panuku confirms settlement of the sale with Hoppers will take place on July 11. At that stage, the purchase price will be made

When the land was put up for sale by Council five months ago, concerns were expressed by local councillors Wayne Walker and John Watson, the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board and members of the community, that if the 20 sites were amalgamated and sold to developers it

public. The proceeds of sale will go back into the Council coffers to fund capital projects or debt.

The properties extend from just past D’Oyly Drive, around into Brightside Road. They are currently zoned Residential – Single House, and have north facing, coastal views.

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continued from p1 could make a dangerous stretch of road even worse. The land was originally purchased for road widening, in the late 1990s, and since then this section of Whangaparāoa Road and the Brightside/Whangaparāoa intersection have become more unsafe due to an increase in traffic. Aware of these concerns, in November last year, Panuku Assets & Delivery general manager, Marian Webb, told the paper that “there are no development outcomes related to the sale of these properties”. “We are not expecting interest in purchasing multiple sites for large scale developments due to the typography of the land and plan changes required,” Webb said. “There is also a lack of support for intensification in the area given the busy main road location.” Just a few months later, the properties were being marketed as for sale “individually, in any combination or as one consolidated holding”. And Residential – Single House zoning is likely to change to the far more intensive Mixed Housing Urban zone under the Unitary Plan changes currently underway in line with government’s mandate. Although he had considered that sale to developers would be the worst possible outcome, Cr Wayne Walker says he is somewhat relieved that Hoppers is the purchaser. Hopper Developments is a local, family owned company with a long track record in the area, and lots of local knowledge. “I have had a good working relationship with Hoppers and hope they will be a beneficial developer,” Cr Walker says. “They care more for the community than someone from outside the Coast and I’m sure if we discuss the issues they will listen and be able to see a way through. A development there with better roading design and safety would be best for their development as well as the wider community.” Hoppers brand and strategy development

It is a family affair for the Hoppers, who have bought 20 sites on Whangaparaoa’s main road. Pictured, from left, financial controller Andy Grey (Leigh Hopper’s nephew), project manager Gray Hopper (Leigh’s son), director Leigh Hopper and chief executive for 40 years Tim Brooks. Front, brand & strategy development manager Shana HopperMcCully (Leigh’s daughter).

manager, Shana Hopper-McCully, says the company has yet to determine a plan for the area, but will work to ensure the result is developed thoughtfully, taking into consideration the special elements of the local area. “At this time we are looking at a low

impact residential development which will add value to the neighbourhood,” HopperMcCully says. “Transport infrastructure constraints, as with all Hopper Developments, will be fully investigated and a plan proposed which will have an optimal outcome.”

Hoppers local CV

• In 1956 Hopper Developments was formed to undertake land development activities. Hoppers then was involved in both residential subdivision developments and the civil construction of significant parts of the Hibiscus Coast. • They included the Manly Park subdivision and subsequent subdivisions at Manly such as The Circle, Ladies Mile, Homestead Road, Onepu Lane, Polkinghorne Drive. • At Red Beach they developed Longview Subdivision including Amorino Drive, Thorburn and Rosario Cresc. Also the Bay Vista Subdivision, Bay Vista Drive, Albert Hall Drive, Higham Ferres Place, Rushden Terrace & William Bays Drive. • At Ōrewa, the Maygrove subdivision, Maygrove Drive, Settlers Grove, Lakeside Drive, Kath Hopper Drive. They own Maygrove Retirement Village. They have also undertaken subdivisions as joint Venture Partners with other well respected local developers at Stanmore Bay, Weiti Views and Ōrewa Kakariki Views.

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MP claims a win as Kainga Ora consults in Millwater Protest about the plan for Kainga Ora – Homes and Communities to build 37 homes in Bonair Crescent, Millwater, have not fallen on deaf ears.

There is no point in consulting if they don’t take any action as a result.

At the end of last month, following intervention by MP Mark Mitchell and objections by Millwater residents, the development plan was suspended while feedback is sought from the community. Residents became aware of the proposed social housing enclave a few months ago via a rumour on social media. Kianga Ora north and west regional manager, Taina Jones, acknowledges that the organisation should have approached locals earlier to get their views. “We are starting over, so we can genuinely listen to the community,” Jones says. “We recognise that there are some strong views against us building public housing in this area, but in our experience Kainga Ora customers are generally positive members of their communities. There are also many people we have not yet heard from, and we want to understand their thoughts about a potential development.” Whangaparāoa MP Mark Mitchell says the agreement to consult came after high level negotiations. He says he hopes during consultation the community could put forward a solution that would help young people get into KiwiBuild housing with

Kainga Ora’s plans to build social housing in Millwater are on hold following community opposition and intervention by Whangaparāoa MP Mark Mitchell.

perhaps some limited social housing to meet the genuine needs of local people. He says good faith discussions like this could be a blueprint for future consultation between the community and Kainga Ora in future, enabling developments to be delivered that the community can support and that meet its needs. “It’s a win and shows what can be achieved when all parties work together to achieve a

solution,” Mitchell says. A Millwater resident who does not wish to be named says she appreciates the fact that Kainga Ora have listened and are asking for the community’s views. “We would hope they take that feedback on board,” she says. “There is no point in consulting if they don’t take any action as a result. The site is simply wrong for what is proposed, and the number of houses

suggested is too big.” She says there is massive support for KiwiBuild for first home buyers and young families. Feedback opened on June 23 and closes on August 26. It is via an online forum on Kainga Ora’s website and already more than 400 comments have been posted.

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Anger at loss of public access after Council land sale Dairy Flat residents are frustrated by the revelation that Auckland Council has sold a paper road through the Redvale landfill to Waste Management (WM), meaning an end to legal public access between Richards and Horseshoe Bush Roads.

The right of way was originally negotiated by the Dairy Flat Protection Society and Rodney District Council when WM was establishing the Redvale landfill in the early 1990s. The company wanted to buy Lime Access Road, as it bisected the site, but the former district council decided to lease it to WM for the duration of the landfill instead. An easement to allow public access around the landfill was part of the agreement, and WM was required to reinstate the road, or replace it, after 30 years. However, local residents recently discovered that Auckland Council had sold the road land to WM at the end of 2018 for $230,000, meaning those lease conditions became invalid and the public access easement was surrendered.

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bypass road that provided public access around the western edge of the landfill were chained and locked last week. Rodney Local Board member for Dairy Flat Louise Johnston said it appeared that Council’s property division, Eke Panuku, did not know about the easement when it went through the sale process in 2015-16, so it didn’t come up as an issue when the Board of the time considered it. However, Nick de Witt, who lives near the landfill, questioned why Panuku wouldn’t have known about the easement. “It was easy enough for me to find from the property file and exactly what the story is with the paper road and the whole history back to 1995, so why couldn’t Council?” he said. Johnston said the sold road was included as a public trail in the Rodney Greenways Plan, which the Board took to WM for consultation at the same time as the sale was going through, but no one had been mentioned its sale. She and other Rodney Local Board members

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voted to ask Panuku to report back on how the easement was missed “in the interest of public transparency and accountability” at last their meeting last month. Eke Panuku said it was aware that the Board and Dairy Flat residents were frustrated with the loss of public access through the site. “We are currently reviewing our files to identify where errors or miscommunication may have occurred,” a spokesperson said. “We will be providing the local board with our findings in the coming weeks.” Meanwhile, Waste Management said it was committed to providing Dairy Flat residents with public access to the bypass road for walking, biking or horse riding, but only once Redvale Landfill and Energy Park was no longer operating. “In the meantime, we’ll do our best to provide public access where practical, however there will be times when operational tasks will temporarily restrict access to the bypass road for safety reasons,” a spokesperson said.

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Submissions crucial in opposing rezoning Local boards have say on intensification

It is now a waiting game after the third and final public meeting held to discuss the rezoning of large parts of Whangaparāoa Peninsula.

The meeting held in Whangaparāoa Hall on Saturday, July 2 attracted around 70 people, about half of whom had attended at least one of the earlier two meetings. Crs Wayne Walker and John Watson painted a grim picture of the potential results of the rezoning for residents. The re-zoning is to bring Auckland into line with the government’s Medium Density Residential Standards, which apply nationwide and allow three homes of three storeys to be built on most residential land without resource consent. Cr Walker described houses packed together, just a metre from each other’s boundaries, with lack of sunlight, loss of green space and trees, little privacy and views only of the neighbours. Social infrastructure such as schools and medical facilities would suffer from the increased population, he said. Whangaparāoa MP Mark Mitchell received a mixed response when he addressed the meeting, saying the legislation would be good for some areas, but not all – particularly those on the fringes, like Whangaparāoa. He said the bill was about increasing housing supply and affordability, but that

By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter. Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air.

Anger was directed by some at National’s Whangaparāoa MP Mark Mitchell – National supported Labour’s bill that will bring in more housing density. Labour list MP Marja Lubeck did not attend any of the three public meetings.

it is not suitable where there is insufficient infrastructure. Some residents said the bill needs to be repealed and that Mark would be voted out if he did not stand behind the community on this issue. Mitchell said he would take the community and councillors’ concerns back to parliament but that the first step is for the councillors and community to take their concerns to the panel of independent commissioners who will consider submissions. Next month, the changes to the Unitary Plan will be notified and at that stage the public can make submissions for a second time. These will then be put to an independent hearings panel, which will make recommendations back to Auckland Council.

Mitchell says that through this process it may still be possible to get some areas, such as the peninsula, exempted from the re-zoning and that this lies with the commissioners. At the same time as the plan is notified, Council will make public what it would like included as “qualifying matters” which may allow it to limit building heights or density where sufficient infrastructure is not in place. However, Council cannot use these without providing strong evidence to prove why further housing density should be limited, and this needs to be justified against the government’s clear requirements to allow more housing density. Council’s proposed plan change to the Auckland Unitary Plan must be publicly notified by August 20.

AT questioned for lack of defence against intensification By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter. Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air.

Auckland Transport (AT) says it is unable to defend the city’s homeowners against increasing housing intensification based on a lack of transport infrastructure. AT has been asked by the Mayor and councillors whether it could make transport infrastructure and congestion an issue (or ‘qualifying matter’) that could be used to prevent the government’s National Policy Statement on Urban Development (NPS-UD) and Medium Density Residential Standards (MDRS) taking effect in certain areas. At Auckland Council’s Planning Committee meeting on June 30, the lack of assurance from AT prompted committee members to say the consequences for not making transport infrastructure a qualifying matter under the NPS-UD would be “disastrous”. AT principal transport planner Rory Power told the committee that AT was not currently able to justify a lack of transport infrastructure as a qualifying matter. “We have information available but with

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the way the legislation is drafted it is difficult to justify,” Power said. “The way our high-level strategic model works, it is not a site-by-site analysis. They do not relate specifically to a geographical area.” Power said transport infrastructure as a qualifying matter needed to be defensible through the hearings process. “In practice, as consents come forward are we going to be able to hold the line?” Mayor Phil Goff said if transport was not made a qualifying matter, it would be disastrous. “If transport is not a qualifying matter, how do we deal with the consequences of building large numbers of three storey houses?” Goff asked. Goff said three houses to a section under the MDRS, a lack of parking requirements for new builds, no walking or cycling facilities and no access to public transportation would have horrendous consequences for the city’s residents and the environment. “I know there are all kinds of complications in making it a qualifying matter but if you do not, that is what we could end up with,” he said.

Cr Wayne Walker said AT had a detailed transport model that could be used to make the argument that transport should be a qualifying matter. “My understanding from transport planners I have spoken to, is that it is very do-able and can be done quickly,” Cr Walker said. In reference to Whangaparāoa Peninsula in particular, he said “there are communities that I represent where the transport effects are going to be nothing short of horrific.” Cr Shane Henderson challenged the idea that the consequences would be horrendous, saying developers have been building in places with poor transport for more than a decade. He said when there was more demand for transport options and bus routes, more could be put in. Henderson questioned the use of ratepayers’ money in attempting to make transport infrastructure a qualifying matter when he believed it would be “tossed out”. Auckland Council must publicly notify city plan changes under the NPS-UD and MDRS by August 20.

At the Planning Committee meeting on June 30, seven local boards took the opportunity to express their views on how Auckland Council is enabling intensification under the National Policy Statement on Urban Development (NPS-UD) and Medium Density Residential Standards. While some local boards expressed strong support for maintaining Special Character Areas (SCAs) others said that by maintaining SCAs, further intensification would be pushed into underdeveloped areas.

The NPS-UD is a one size fits all approach which we do not believe can work Takapuna Devonport Local Board chair Ruth Jackson said her board wants to see Council pursue a legal challenge against government. “The NPS-UD is a one size fits all approach which we do not believe can work,” Jackson said. “It focuses on quantity at the expense of quality, community and social outcomes. Once the damage is done, it cannot be undone.” Henderson Massey local board member Brooke Loader called for fairness in the distribution of intensification across the city. “Already we are bursting at the seams with development. We have been subject to a lot of intensification in our area,” Loader said. “We want to see fairness across Auckland where everyone can have a share of that burden too.” Whau Local Board member Kay Thomas said there is support in her area for intensification. “Many people in the Whau have learned to live with intensification. We have had people tell us that without intensive development they have no hope of owning their own home,” Thomas said. “Most special character areas are in socalled leafy suburbs. These suburbs are often well off in terms of community assets while the Whau area has few assets because of its position in regard to legacy councils.” Council must publicly notify changes to the Unitary Plan before August 20.

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Infrastructure a key concern It seems apparent that many people are despondent with the developments that have been proposed on the Hibiscus Coast with regards to the housing intensification plan. I attended the third meeting at the Whangaparāoa Hall on Saturday, July 2 and there is a strong feeling for Whangaparāoa Peninsula to be exempted. Mark Mitchell also attended and is favour of taking it further once the commissioner has been approached by councillors John Watson and Wayne Walker to see if it appears to fall on deaf ears. Personally, I believe that the Whangaparāoa Peninsula cannot sustain many of the future housing developments that the legislation will make possible, due to poor infrastructure for wastewater, stormwater and transportation congestion. I had mentioned last month in an Auckland Council meeting that whilst Penlink is being constructed over the next five years, it would be an ideal time to improve the infrastructure so that, when Penlink is opened, all the facilities are in a position to cope with any new developments. Unfortunately, this did not appear to be a solution that they were prepared to look at. When this housing legislation does come into effect, I believe that it should only be designated to inner-city and town centres where there is sufficient transportation and within walking distance to all amenities that are provided – common sense should prevail.

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Auckland Council is calling on residents to give their feedback on what they value most about the region’s freshwater, to help inform upcoming changes to the Auckland Unitary Plan. Government drafted and adopted the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2020, which gives local authorities direction on how freshwater should be managed. It applies to all freshwater bodies including rivers, streams, lakes, wetlands, aquifers and springs. This policy statement requires every council to amend its regional plan by the end of 2024; for Auckland that is the Unitary Plan. The changes will affect how land can be used and developed where freshwater is affected, such as sediment discharges; and will protect freshwater to ensure it is allocated appropriately and that threatened species can flourish. The changes that Council is required to make to the Unitary Plan will impact how Aucklanders can manage and use the region’s freshwater, and so Council wants to know what ratepayers’ priorities for water are. The feedback will be used to inform the changes that will be made to the Unitary Plan, including setting freshwater water management targets, resource use limits and plan provisions that will apply to land and water use. Feedback collated in earlier water related consultations will also be considered. Consultation opened on Monday, June 13 and closes Sunday July 17. Info and feedback at nz/freshwater.

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Every two weeks I am one of the team of people who deliver Hibiscus Matters to letterboxes in my area. My family has taken care of this route for years and I find it a nice way to close the circle from editing and writing to reaching local homes and businesses. So imagine my distress to hear that recently, while I was on holiday, a staff member was verbally abused in our workplace by someone who had received the paper despite having a No Newspapers sign on his letterbox. The person, who would not leave his name or address to assist us in rectifying the problem, swore at the staff and dumped his recycling on our reception desk. It is always regrettable when our deliverers get it wrong. They are human, and mostly they are children, sometimes assisted by an adult. As someone who has walked in their shoes I know the issues – dogs that leap at you as you put your hand near the letterbox, trying to ensure the papers get put where they will stay dry if it’s raining, and folding even the fattest papers several times to fit them in the smallest of boxes. Mostly we get a smile and a wave from residents who see us, but there are complaints too. People who don’t get the paper in their box (for one reason or another) and want it; and people like our anonymous rubbish dumper. We try and correct those errors if people contact us, give us their address, and tell us the problem. Politeness is always appreciated. And, where we get it wrong more than once, we can only apologise and ask that you don’t resort to abuse. Often the delivery person changes, and we must find and train a new one, which makes getting it right an ongoing challenge. Rest assured we do everything in our power to deliver to everyone who wants the paper, make bulk copies available in other collection points around the community, and leave out those who have No Newspapers or Posted Letters Only signs. The same week, a reader brought in a packet of chocolate biscuits to thank us for the work we do. A week of two halves, when it comes to delivery issues, for sure. Terry Moore

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I feel compelled to write after reading Cr John Watson’s Viewpoint column (HM June 27). In this disturbing time where freedom of speech has ramifications for everyone, it takes real courage to stand up for what you know is right and say it like it is. More than ever before, we need leaders with courage and conviction, strength and clarity; we need leaders who have the confidence to risk their reputations by speaking the truth in a public forum. Well done and thank you John. And also thanks to the Hibiscus Matters editor for her unbiased support of freedom of speech and openness to publishing potentially contentious viewpoints - one of the few in today’s media. A great newspaper which I always look forward to reading. Michelle Blythen, Manly (abridged)

Te reo debate

I agree with the correspondent who wrote complaining about Council spending rates on te reo signage alongside or to replace perfectly good English names. In the same edition of Hibiscus Matters, the You Say article about doing away with the name Penlink and replacing it with O Mahurangi is more of the same ridiculous and unwarranted expenditure. I suggest to those equally annoyed that they do what I do and conduct a little bit of civil disobedience and wherever I see a name changed in this way, I cross it out and put the old one in its place. It’s very satisfying and maybe the faceless decision-makers will eventually get the message. Richard Brown, Manly

Density bad news

I read with interest the comments on Nimby-ism regarding the in-fill housing which is being surreptitiously pushed through for Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch. I absolutely see the need for more housing, however, there is already enough land put aside to enable this without the need to rush through this piece of legislation. As much as we are being told they will be ‘affordable housing’, I do not see how this will come about, given that the seller will know how much more the land will be worth with three or more dwellings on it. When the Unitary Plan first came into force it was decided that due to the topography of the land, single dwellings were the recommendations for much of

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Whangaparāoa. So, what has changed? Certainly our topography hasn’t, so how come suddenly it’s OK to suggest that building three lots of 3-storey dwellings can be safely or practically undertaken? One of my biggest concerns is that this proposal will be binding as of August 1, at which time there will be no ability to reverse the Act. Sure, some people may have personal issues about having three lots of 3-story buildings one metre either side of their boundary, but it’s actually about the impact of the lack of infrastructure to support such intensification that is of most concern, and that no consent will be required for these developments to go ahead. Our beaches are already regularly closed for one or two days due to sewage ending up in the sea after a big downpour, and silt is now a problem on Ōrewa Beach due to the various housing projects that have been completed. It is now commonplace to see ‘news flashes’ of flooded cities and towns, and yes, we get the whole global warming thing, but flooding will only increase as we concrete over the green spaces necessary to enable natural drainage. Flooding, coupled with poor infrastructure , will mean more plastics, rubbish and debris washed into the oceans. We have been told most of our coastline will become a marine reserve within the next few years to help build up the depleting stock of fish and shellfish, but with all this extra pollution what use will a marine reserve be? And so, to roading. With no garaging being included in the housing developments there will be less room on the road for traffic to manoeuvre, and with only one road on and off the Coast I’d hate to require the

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Need consequences

The 19 year olds who ripped up the grounds in their car will not get the said three months imprisonment or a maximum $2000 fine because our judicial system is lacking a spine due to the overwhelming number of limp-wristed do gooders who will feel sorry for these adult “children”. Crush the car and make them pay for the full cost of repairs. There needs to be consequences for actions. Jay White

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School communities are swinging into campaign mode as nominations open for the September school board elections. School Trustees Association (NZSTA) president Lorraine Kerr says boards bring local knowledge and values to the leadership and decision-making of schools, and work with principals, school staff and whānau to help tamariki reach their potential. “You’ll be involved in everything from embedding the curriculum and planning for the year ahead, to supporting the principal with raising student achievement, and working through the many issues that crop up in our schools – it’s a big responsibility and a true privilege,” Kerr says. She says Covid-19 has been a powerful reminder of how important school boards are for keeping tamariki safe, well and engaged in their learning. She looks forward to seeing plenty of nominations and high voter turnouts across Aotearoa communities in September. “School board elections roll around every three years and give whānau a say in the future of their local schools.” Contracted by the Ministry of Education to manage the elections, NZSTA has been working closely with schools and kura across the country to help them prepare, delivering guidance on holding fair elections and supporting boards to provide stable leadership throughout any membership changes. Nominations close on August 3. Visit NZSTA’s School Board Elections website (www.schoolboardelections.org.nz/becoming-a-boardmember/) for more information, including promotional material, campaign resources and a live Korari webinar Q&A session for nominees on July 21.

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Some of the events students and others participated during the World Vision fundraising weekend included a 40 metre bungy jump off the Auckland Harbour Bridge, a 14km walk from Gulf Harbour to KingsWay School, performing 40 random acts of kindness and ironing clothes for 40 hours.

lucky enough to have my family and World Vision representatives there to encourage me. I was also able to pick a song while I jumped, so went with, ‘I’m Like a Bird’, by Nelly Furtado.” Cutler also lead her school in the 14km walk to Red Beach on the following day. “We had an excellent turn out of 25 keen and passionate students and teachers who wanted to make a difference.” The walk started at 5.30am and participants were joined by an Auckland World Vision ambassador. Mia says that doing the World Vision 40 hour famine was a great cause to get involved in. “It’s an opportunity to do something bigger than yourself and help bring life saving water and necessities to children in need. It’s also great to put yourself out of your comfort zone in the crazy challenges that people do to create awareness. “If you are considering doing the 40 hour famine, I say do it! Anything you raise will be greatly appreciated. For instance, just $18 will give three months of emergency water to a child in a refugee camp.” This year funds raised will be used to provide emergency water to refugee camps, build new water systems for villages that need a clean water supply, and give communities the tools they need to keep water flowing for years to come.

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LYNDA AND RALPH LOVING THE CARE AT EVELYN PAGE For Lynda and Ralph, moving into Evelyn Page Retirement Village was the right move at the right time. “We were at the stage where I was a full-time carer for my husband and we needed more help,” says Lynda. “I was only going out to get groceries and other essential items and couldn’t leave Ralph for too long.” It wasn’t long before the couple decided to go to Evelyn Page, where their individual health needs could be looked after. “Coming into Evelyn Page meant that the care of my husband was taken over, and I could be right there nearby, living in the same building. “Now he’s only a short walk and an elevator ride away.” For Lynda, it was the peace of mind knowing that Ralph always has someone on hand for anything he needs.

Meeting behind the staff room door of the Auckland College they both used to teach at, Lynda and Ralph hit it off. “We got caught out on our first date by a bunch of boys from our school. They liked Ralph as a teacher so not a word was said about it,” says Lynda. “I didn’t hear any gossip or rumours.” They soon got married and started a family, having three children, of which two live in Auckland. After living in Onehunga for 55 years, they shifted to Orewa to be closer to one of their children in Mahurangi, and it’s made a big difference. Now in the serviced apartments and with Ralph receiving care in the hospital unit nearby, Lynda has regained her independence while being close to her husband. “I go on shopping trips with the ladies, I’ve joined a bingo team, and I regularly get out and about.

“Living in the village is stress-free and we’re surrounded by wonderful people. The staff are just great.” Linda now visits Ralph every day and says she feels at home in the village. “We like the modern feel of the village. I like the fresh and clean feel of my apartment, which has lots of lovely add-ons. “I get meals, my rubbish is taken out and I get fresh towels and linen, it’s fantastic and I know that if my health needs change, people are there to help.” Ralph also has his own favourite things about the village. “I have absolutely no complaints about the food, it’s fantastic, and the staff are lovely too, they’re good people here.” For Lynda and Ralph, retiring at Evelyn Page has meant a new lease on life.

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Councillors reaffirm position against 3 Waters Rates rise despite By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter. Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air.

Auckland Council reaffirmed its opposition to the Three Waters reform in its latest Water Services Entities Bill submission.

The Water Services Entities Bill is the first of three bills under the reform and sets out the governance design for the entities. The council report discussed at the Governing Body meeting on June 23 said water services entities will have two tiers of governance – a regional representative group and a corporate governance group. The regional representative group that Auckland is part of encompasses Auckland and Northland; with 14 representatives with an equal number of mana whenua and council representatives. The 14 members would be comprised of four Council representatives, four Tāmaki Makaurau iwi representatives, one representative each from the Northland councils and three iwi representatives from

Te Tai Tokerau. Councillors voted to support drafting a submission on the bill with strong criticism for the lack of Auckland representation, a lack of evidence that the reform would be efficient and a lack of control over Aucklanders’ investments. Cr John Watson said ratepayers had been told water bills could fall as low as $803 by 2051 but there was no commitment from government to those figures. “Aucklanders have been overwhelmingly opposed to this. We need to express their

concerns,” Cr Watson said. “Even in that representation group, Auckland’s role is diluted down to an insignificant group.” Cr Watson said government had been trying to sell the reform but was concerned government was not tied to a commitment. Cr Wayne Walker said it was important for council to continue opposing the reform. “The only way I can do that is voting against anything to do with it,” Cr Walker said. “Our council could have, and should have, taken a stronger leadership role and more vociferously opposed the reform.” He said the reform was “essentially undemocratic”. Mayor Phil Goff pushed back against Cr Walker’s comments. “I do not agree one iota with your position that we have not taken a leadership position on this,” he said. The Governing Body voted in support of developing councils’ submission. Crs Tracy Mulholland, Greg Sayers, Sharon Stewart, Wayne Walker and John Watson voted against it.

Group forms to preserve peninsula’s open space With residential development accelerating recently on Whangaparāoa Peninsula, an incorporated society has been formed with the aim of keeping the peninsula’s remaining open spaces. The group, called Keep Whangaparāoa’s Green Spaces Inc (KWGS) was formed by local residents last year, initially to keep a close eye on what happens at Gulf Harbour Country Club’s golf course after it was purchased by developer Greg Olliver (HM August 16, 2021). Olliver has so far not made his plans for the 89ha course public, nor has he taken

the first step, should he wish to develop the site, of applying to Auckland Council for a Private Plan Change. However, concerns that this could happen were the catalyst for the formation of KWGS.

Until recently the group was content to fly under the radar, while it took legal advice and did its research. Spokesperson Owen Paterson says that they are now able to broaden their focus, especially with the current concerns around housing density on the peninsula, and have also started a membership drive.

At the housing rezoning meeting on July 2, Paterson made a brief presentation and encouraged anyone interested to join. The society’s remit includes raising community awareness of threats to open space zones and impacts on infrastructure; lobbying Council and government in opposition to any plans to develop Open Space zoned land; making submissions to resource consent applications or plan changes that impact Open Space, and liaising with like-minded groups. Info: www.kwgnz.org

affordability crisis By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter. Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air.

Auckland Council’s annual budget has been approved setting a rates increase, and new targeted rates, in motion. At its meeting on June 29, Council set the rates for the financial year resulting in a 3.5 percent rates increase, the introduction of the Climate Action Targeted rate and updates to the waste management targeted rates. Albany Ward Cr John Watson said that in some parts of Auckland there would be four targeted rates. “There is a cumulative effect taking place there,” Cr Watson said. “In terms of the community, there is increasing difficulty meeting costs that are compounded by the cost-of-living increase.” Cr Christine Fletcher said the cost-of-living crisis was one that Council is grappling with. “Generally, the outlook is very pessimistic,” she said. Mayor Phil Goff said that when Covid-19 ripped $900 million out of Council’s budget, they had to look at all the tools available. “Are our rates excessive? Well, ask the people of Tauranga – they are paying 13.7 percent in the coming year. Wellington is paying 8.9 percent,” he said. The Mayor said that Council has taken into account that people are under pressure. “However, we do not want to be like New York. They went into disaster because council after council, Mayor after Mayor refused to increase the revenue and the city went bust.” Ratepayers will receive the first rates instalment invoices from August 1.

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Past presidents of the Lions Club of Whangaparāoa.

Council required this sign to be removed recently. As well as advertising, it has been used for ball invitations, charity, and jokes to make drivers smile as they pass by.

Whangaparāoa Lions wind-up Solution sought for popular sign After 46 years of service to the local community the Lions Club of Whangaparāoa has closed.

The club’s demise has been put down to a lack of new members, particularly younger members, and the difficulty in filling officer position on the committee. The club formed in 1976 after being sponsored by the Lions Club of Ōrewa. The new club of Whangaparāoa first met in the Whangaparāoa Hotel (situated where the Mitre 10 is now). Over the years, the club has participated in many fund raising activities and has made numerous donations to many worthy organisations on the peninsula and beyond. Recently, the main fundraisers have been the annual fertiliser drive and book sales. Both projects involve a lot of heavy lifting and members were finding these activities difficult to manage. Club president David Thew thanked the local community for its support over the last 46 years. At its final distribution of funds, the club donated $41,000 to the following

Whangaparāoa Lions Club president David Thew returns the gong and gavel to Ian (Chalky) White representing the Ōrewa Club who sponsored the Whangaparāoa Club in 1976.

organisations: Lions Clubs International Fund, St Johns Ambulance, Hibiscus Coastguard, Dementia Auckland, Hibiscus Coast Hospice, Riding for the Disabled, Red Beach School, Starship Hospital, Kidney Kids, Gutter Kitties, Stanmore Bay Community Hall. Love Soup and Camp Quality. Some members are joining Ōrewa Lions.

A number of local businesses have had to remove their roadside signs from public land, following compliance efforts by Auckland Council recently. One in particular – a sign promoting Sign Solutions, at the corner of Whangaparāoa Rd and Arklow Lane – seems to be sorely missed. It has been used by the company to spread a little humour and positivity since it went up in March 2020. Sign Solutions co-owner, Karen Browne, says she wanted to give people something to smile about during the Covid-19 pandemic, and got great feedback from the community for doing so. She says when a vandal took several letters off the sign, repeatedly, scattering them along the road, a kind local collected and returned them. Although it is an advertising sign, it has largely been used for humour and each Christmas is made available to the community to mark special occasions in return for a donation to the Whangaparāoa Baptist Christmas foodbank.

A Council spokesperson says wardens from the Proactive Compliance Team, have been proactively educating business owners in the Whangaparāoa and Kumeu areas, about signs illegally placed on public land and not site related, in terms of the new Signs Bylaw 2022. The signs bylaw, approved in May, includes several key changes including increasing the area where portable signs are prohibited on Council controlled public places “to

The signs bylaw includes increasing the area where portable signs are prohibited prioritise the area for pedestrians, remove safety risks and improve accessibility”. Karen recently put a post on social media asking for community support to get the sign reinstated and plans to approach the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board to see what they can do.

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Selling items via a car boot sale was one way for the community to support a local family in need.

A devastating housefire in Gulf Harbour last month left the Gibbs-Ward family with only the clothes they were wearing. Many local residents rallied around to offer support, including somewhere to stay, clothes, household items and more. One such initiative, conceived by the team at Gulf Harbour Marina and supported by Gulf Harbour Yacht Club, involved a car boot sale that was quickly put together and held on Matariki, June 24. Gulf Harbour Yacht Club rear commodore Diane Lindsay says Matariki was chosen as it is “a day for whanau and thinking of others”.

She says people were generous in their support, even after the weather packed in, with everyone relocating to the club patio where hot bacon butties were exactly what was needed on a chilly morning.

Audience members attending the Centrestage Youth Theatre production of Hello Dolly this month are being encouraged to help a worthy cause, as well as enjoy the show. Centrestage has partnered with Hibiscus Coast charity Love Soup by asking patrons to donate non-perishable food when they attend a performance. “We are approaching our volunteers and supporters to bring along a can of food when they come to see Hello Dolly, which runs from July 16 to 23,” theatre manager Stephanie McKellar says. “Other patrons and supporters will be encouraged to drop cans into the theatre, even if they are not attending the show, but through the performance week. These will then be donated to Love Soup at the end of the show season.” McKellar said the theatre felt strongly that the community had helped it survive through all the challenges of Covid-19, and the food donation appeal was a way for us to give back. “There is a character in Hello Dolly who has a real thing with tomato soup so it seemed like a perfect fit.”

As a result over $1200 was added to the family’s Givealittle page. The house was insured, but the Givealittle money is to be used for the essentials to help them get back on their feet. The page, which was set up by the Ochiba Martial Arts Club, had raised more than $17,300 last week and is open for donations until July 16. Look for ‘Tragically lost everything in a house fire’ on Givealittle.

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Fisheries Bill ‘unclear and secretive’ Environmental, fishing and marine conservation groups have joined forces to fight part of a new Fisheries Amendment Bill, which they claim favours the commercial sector and will deny the public a voice. The Bill seeks, among other things, to bring in pre-set rules around the review and setting of commercial and recreational catch limits, and the speeding up of the process of changing recreational limits. Fisheries New Zealand says changing pre-set decision rules and recreational fishing controls will support more responsive decision-making. “Pre-set decision rules would allow the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries to set and adjust sustainability measures and catch settings for fish stocks, within set limits, as needed,” the Ministry says. “Once in place, it’ll lessen the time it takes to adjust catch limits in response to changes in certain fish stocks.” The Bill will allow changes to be set by a Notice instead of through a regulation process. “This will make setting recreational controls faster and more consistent with the setting of commercial controls.” However, opponents say it risks taking power away from the Fisheries Minister, shift the decision-making to bureaucrats and the fishing industry, and means that submissions from the public and interest groups will no longer be sought or considered. Lobby group LegaSea’s programme lead, Sam Woolford, says it paves the way for no one but commercial fishers to have any input and the fact that more than 5,500 people objected before

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submissions closed last month showed that New Zealanders had little faith that the Minsitry and fishing industry would manage fisheries appropriately. “These two groups have made such farreaching mistakes in the past,” he says. “They have an economic imperative rather than a conservation focus.” Ti Point resident and former commercial fisher Barry Torkington says that by legislating for cameras on boats to monitor catch and by-product levels, the Ministry was quietly laying the foundation for changes that have been widely unpopular when proposed in the past. “The same proposals have surfaced several times and have been unable to find political support due to public objections,” he says. “It’s a quid pro quota. We need to stand up for democracy and stand up for the sustainability of our fishery.” New Zealand Sport Fishing Council

president Bob Gutsell is more direct. “This is a direct attack on the ability of Kiwis to catch seafood for their family and friends,” he says. “The Bill is lacking specifics, which leaves the reader to assume the detail will be revealed from behind closed doors when the Bill is passed.” LegaSea and other opponents want to see the legislation split to remove these contentious new proposals, but leave the rest of the Bill intact. They are also calling for people to make their feelings heard, even though public submissions officially closed last month. “We are continuing to collect people’s thoughts on this secretive legislation that has hidden its true consequences behind complex, technical language,” Woolford says. Info: www.mpi.govt.nz/fishingaquaculture/commercial-fishing/fisherieschange-programme/fisheries-amendmentbill www.legasea.co.nz

Auckland Council is shifting more responsibility over service and asset decisions to local boards. Changes to the Allocation of Decision-making for Non-regulatory Activities Policy and the Local Board Funding Policy were approved at the Governing Body meeting on June 23. The changes allow local boards to make substantive decisions over which assets and services to invest in within a local board area. The Governing Body will still maintain decisions over budget allocation and minimum service levels. Along with increased responsibilities, up to $2.8 million will be included in council’s annual budget to resource and staff the implementation of changes for local boards. Cr Daniel Newman said local boards would have a “better line of sight” for decisions in their area. “I think there are efficiencies in having people who are closest to the consequences of decisions having to take responsibility for those decisions,” Newman said. “I actually think this is a really important piece of work. It will improve co-governance and I look forward to its implementation.” Deputy Mayor Bill Cashmore said he was placing his bets that localised decisions would save the council money. “Going through council amalgamation we have lost a little bit of that localism,” Cashmore said. Mayor Phil Goff said he was originally sceptical of the idea and had concerns for assets that crossed ward lines. “This allows each of those communities to decide which assets they would like to sustain and which they might want to reinvest in.” The Governing Body will receive a six-month update in December on the success of the transition.

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No “glossy report card” on Council weed management By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter. Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air.

A recent report by the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment on weed management calls for better leadership nationwide. The report, called Space Invaders: A review of how New Zealand manages weeds that threaten native ecosystems, said priority needs to be given to weed management. The report questions whether enough is known about the threat “this silent vegetative army” poses. It says disconnected databases of valuable information, inaccessible information and limited surveillance on “the weed battleground,” are major problems in weed management. Auckland Council biosecurity principal advisor Imogen Bassett told a Weed Management Political Advisory Group meeting last month that while Council was leading in weed management in some instances, it did not get a “glossy report card” on every aspect of weed management. Bassett said there were inconsistencies between Council policy documents. Pest species were unable to be bought or

sold, yet Aucklanders needed to get a resource consent to cut down that same pest species, Bassett said. The inconsistencies came from Council having “different values at different times”. Bassett said that the commissioner’s report sought a focus on a national policy direction. “Regional councils have recognised there is a real challenge in this area and have put more money into this. This is not the same for central government. “Weed control is much more challenging than small animal management under Predator-Free,” Bassett said. Committee member Sandra Coney said Council needed to have a better plan to manage pest plants, particularly in parklands. She said the commissioner’s report “dropped without ripples”. “There was an understanding from the public about the threat of predators but there needs to be more awareness about the impact of weeds on New Zealand ecosystems,” she said. The full Space Invaders report can be found on the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment website: www.pce. parliament.nz/

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Free English as a second language (ESL) classes for adults, are again available on the Hibiscus Coast after two years of Covid restrictions. Run by a team of qualified teachers and volunteers, classes and conversation practice sessions are run at Ōrewa Community Church in Red Beach, three days a week and once a week at Ōrewa Library. They focus on natural ‘Kiwi’ English communication, and are designed to raise confidence in using and extending the English people already know. They cater for all levels of competence. The classes are open to all and provide a social outlet for people of any culture or religion to make new friends, improve language skills and learn more about New Zealand life. Info: contact Lynn, email activelearning3325@yahoo.co.nz

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Changing a clothing habit Nothing new has entered my wardrobe since last year. No new underwear, no fancy dresses, no handmade earrings or gifts from friends. No bags, no belts and no epic finds from the Ōrewa Hospice Shop. Nothing! On January 1 this year, in an effort to boycott consumerism and confront my desire for new things, I began a Wardrobe Freeze. I’m six months in and have yet to waltz naked to dinner or wear my underwear inside out because I haven’t done the washing! Hitting the halfway mark was a reflective milestone for me and this is what I’ve learnt: 1. Pausing purchases takes away stress Walking into a shop and not having to make any decisions is incredibly liberating. We make thousands of decisions every single day, so with the possibility of buying something completely off the table, I enjoy scrolling through social media and walking into shops a lot more. 2. You don’t have to own something to enjoy it This is my favourite learning from my Wardrobe Freeze challenge. Now that I know I can only wear what I already have in my wardrobe, I find great joy in admiring other people’s outfits and treating clothes in shops like art instead of possessions. 3. I already have what I need My wardrobe isn’t as full as others I have seen (I own around 74 items of clothing), but I am also not a minimalist. I have more than enough clothes to suit many different seasons, but my love of fashion and the rush of turning my hard

earned money into something beautiful has meant ‘wants’ were often disguised as ‘needs’. The more I lean into this Wardrobe Freeze, the more satisfied I become with the wardrobe I already have. I have been more creative with my outfits than ever before. I wear new combinations of clothing most weeks and I have a lot of fun putting completely new looks together that I have never worn before. You don’t have to commit to a Wardrobe Freeze, but having reaped so many benefits over the last six months, I would encourage everyone to stop and think before they next buy something. Ask yourself, “What am I buying this? How often will I wear it? Could I spend that money elsewhere and wear what I already have?”

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Unveiling the star are Kevin Greaves and his wife Pandora with Gary and Tracey Brown.

15th star unveiled in Ōrewa walk of fame Coast athletes hunt Commonwealth gold Two local athletes are on the 235-strong New Zealand team that will compete at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, starting later this month.

Brahm Richards is a 2014 Youth Olympian. In 2018, he became the youngest wrestler to ever represent NZ when he competed at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.

They are wrestler Brahm Richards, 24, whose family lives at Dairy Flat, and discus thrower Connor Bell, 20, of Kaukapakapa.

“I’ve been training at City Kickboxing for a few years and last year I did lots of wrestling with UFC fighter Kai KaraFrance as he looked to improve his wrestling,” Richards says.

Regarded as one of the country’s most promising young athletes, Bell is no stranger to sporting achievements. He won the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games title and the 2018 Youth Olympic Games gold medal. Last year he achieved a personal best and New Zealand resident record mark of 64.29m at the Potts Classic in Hastings, coming within 74cm of the long-standing national record of Ian Winchester. A broken ankle late last year saw him off the track for a couple of months, but in his first competition back in March, he retained his senior national title with a best of 60.78m. The holder of national U17, U18, U19 and U20 records, Bell competes for the North Harbour Bays Athletics and is coached by Mike Schofield.

“It was a pretty awesome experience, we both learnt a lot from it and I’ll be putting some of those lessons into play as I chase a medal in Birmingham.” Brahm is the manager and wrestling coach at Club Physical at Whangaparāoa and trains twice daily Also in the Kiwi wrestling team, and set to make their Commonwealth debuts in Birmingham, are Cole Hawkins (men’s U74kg), Suraj Singh (men’s U57kg), Matthew Oxenham (men’s U68kg) and Michelle Montague (women’s U75kg –conditional upon confirmation of availability). There are athletes 110 women and 125 men in the NZ team. The games will be staged from July 29 to August 8.

Gary and Tracey Brown unveiled another star – for country musician and comedian Kevin Greaves – on Ōrewa Boulevard’s NZ Walk of Fame on Sunday, June 26. Gary says there was “a tremendous turnout of family, fans and followers of Kevin Greaves”, with around 200 people at the ceremony and after party at the Silverdale Rugby Club. The after party featured some legends of NZ country music, including Dennis Marsh, Brendan Dugan, Marian Burns, James Ray, Brendan Ham and Kylie Austin. In 2017, Kevin was presented with the Benny Award from the Variety Artists Club of NZ, the highest accolade awarded in the NZ Entertainment Industry. This award is voted on by his peers, which Kevin says means a lot to him. It was a very proud moment as he accepted it as it was 41 years after his famous father, country music pioneer Rusty Greaves, received the same award – they were the first father and son to achieve this. Kevin first performed on-stage at the age of five and started his professional career at the age of 14. Before moving to Nashville in 1993, he was one of New Zealand’s busiest and most popular entertainers. Over the years Kevin has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in the business, including Kenny Rogers, The Dixie Chicks, Kenny Loggins, Hank Snow, Jerry Lee Lewis, Charley Pride, Johnny Lee, Carl Perkins, and The Drifters. Gary says the NZ Walk of Fame will continue to grow and celebrate more famous Kiwi entertainers. The next star will be for the 1970’s Band The Rumour, which should be unveiled in September.

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Family the bedrock of Betty’s life Ōrewa resident Bettina Brown, known as Betty, will be in good company when she celebrates her 100th birthday this month. Also marking their first century this year are the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and Readers Digest.

Betty was born in the suburb of Herne Bay, Auckland, the eldest of three children. Her two younger siblings – Bruce and Maxwell – were life-long friends, but have both sadly pre-deceased her. Her father Edwin (Ted) Sherlock was among the New Zealand troops to land at Gallipoli on the morning of 25 April 1915. When he recovered from the wounds he received during the Gallipoli campaign, he was sent to fight in the Battle of the Somme, where he was badly wounded. As a returning solider, he was able to apply for a government grant which helped him re-establish himself in New Zealand society. Betty was raised in Westmere, educated at Bayfield Primary School and attended college at Seddon Tech in central Auckland. Her working career consisted of mostly clerical positions until she trained as a nurse at Auckland Hospital, near the end of World War II. She married James (Jim) Brown when she was 23 and

moved straight into the home that Jim built for them in New Lynn. There they raised their four children, who all still very involved with caring for their mother. They have gone on to bless her with 15 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. Along with raising her children and caring for her elderly mother, Betty supported her husband in the family business, Brown’s Brushware until his retirement. Jim died in 1999, leaving Betty to continue alone after 54 years of marriage. She says living in Ōrewa was like coming home, as the Brown’s had a family bach at Tindall’s Bay Whangaparāoa for 35 years. She is still living well in her independent apartment at Evelyn Page Retirement Village and would be the first to say, she never thought that she would reach this huge milestone. Like so many others in retirement homes, the Covid lockdowns were tough for Betty, as she missed seeing her children in person. But always a positive person, she kept herself active by doing telephone quizzes with them, talking on the phone each day and developing a taste for wordfinder.

There will be a big family get-together to celebrate Betty Brown’s 100th birthday.

“Being loved by your family and friends is always going to be the best birthday gift ever,” she says. Betty counts her blessings in this regard and the strong support she has always had from her Baptist Church family over the years. She still regularly attends services at Ōrewa Baptist Church and is looking forward to a big family celebration on her 100th birthday in July.

Bold new approach to seniors’ advocacy and support group Seniors’ support and advocacy group Age Concern is vowing to be more bold and vocal on issues affecting older people in future. Age Concern NZ national president Wayne Bradshaw said the organisation was changing what it did to reflect the nation’s ageing population, a quarter of whom are now aged 65 or over. “Our organisation is changing what we do and how we look to better reflect our older population in New Zealand,” he said. “We are shifting the perceptions of ageing, standing up to ageist attitudes and policy, and focusing on programmes and activities that support dignity, wellbeing and social connections.”

The circle of three feathers in the new logo is designed to portray community, friendship and respect.

He was speaking at the launch of a new image for Age Concern, which features three huia feathers to reflect the mana – prestige, or authority – of older adults and the leadership role Age Concern takes. New chief executive Karen Billings-Jensen

said the charity had changed significantly since it was launched 70 years ago and a refresh was timely, though Age Concern’s core values would not be forgotten. “Age Concern’s identity had been one of service in the past, with a focus on the concern and serving people’s needs,” she said. “That is an important part of our history, and still in our DNA, but the changes we are making are about being a bold, progressive and vocal on issues affecting older people and their families.” The local branch, Age Concern Rodney, is based in Ōrewa and provides a variety of services to seniors from TeHana and Wellsford down to the Hibiscus Coast,

across to Helensville, and everywhere in between. Staff and volunteers provide an elder abuse and neglect prevention service, driver refresher courses, advocacy, information resources, educational workshops, disability equipment hire, a visiting service and social activities. Karen Billings-Jensen will be guest speaker at Rodney’s annual meeting, which will also be a celebration of the group’s 25th anniversary. The meeting and lunch will be held at St John’s Catholic Church in Centreway, Ōrewa on Friday, August 5 at 10am. All welcome. Info: www.ageconcern.org.nz/Public/ Around_NZ/Rodney.aspx

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Private and immaculately kept, this single-level, nearnew weatherboard home is a perfect fit for anyone looking for a low-maintenance home. Bright, light open plan lounge, dining, and contemporary kitchen onto private louvre-covered deck with easy care gardens (plus a cosy spot for your morning cuppa.) All set on a fenced 401sqm section. Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, walk-in wardrobe, and deck access, as well as a further two large bedrooms and family bathroom. Double, auto garage with laundry. An easy drive to Auckland and the Shore.

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This solid, tastefully modernised three-bedroom, two-bathroom family home lends itself to stress free living in the heart of Warkworth. Open plan kitchen, dining and lounge spill out onto a beautiful private sun-drenched courtyard. The spacious masterbedroom offers a large renovated ensuite and walkin wardrobe leading you out to the easy-care established landscaped gardens, which are fully fenced. A separate laundry adds to the lovely home and leaves the garage clear for your cars.

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Multi-level residence showcasing renowned local architect Grant Neill's masterful use of light, glass, and subtle angles. Elegantly stepped down, just oneback from the waters edge, you'll find extraordinary value here in greater Auckland's hottest lifestyle suburb of Snells Beach. Intimate water views fringed by trees, utterly private- serenity! Tucked at the end of a quiet cul de sac, and short walking path to water access mere metres away.

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Set amongst the sought-after heights of established Warkworth you'll find this immaculate, fully fenced, refurbished home. Bathed in light, a sleek, modern kitchen, neutral tones throughout, crisp linen drapes and modern furnishings lending themselves to the warm, inviting vibe. Dine al fresco on the northfacing brand-new deck, built to code and built to lastbbq's in summer or a cosy blanket in winter!

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Feel on top-o-the-world from this generous family property built across a single level with breath-taking views northwest to the mighty Tamahunga ranges. Supremely positioned for all-day sun, spacious wrap-around decks assure ample space for endless summer bbq’s and covered alfresco dining overlooking a backyard paradise. A fine compliment to the internal floorplan with panoramic views from all living areas. Explore potential to add a minor dwelling with access to the right of the house, or options for further dwellings in keeping with other likeminded neighbours.

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Funeral costs hit low income earners hard The Government has turned a deaf ear to a call to increase the Work and Income (WINZ) Funeral Grant so that eligible low income families are able to farewell loved ones with dignity and respect.

Funeral Directors Association chief executive Gillian Boyes says it is extremely disappointing that the Government isn’t prepared to increase the grant. She says the current maximum of $2280.72 grant is woefully inadequate. This amount covers just 37 percent of the cost of a simple funeral cremation and only 29 percent of a funeral and burial, well short of the essential funeral costs that the grant was designed to cover. “Everybody’s talking about the cost of living, but what about the cost of dying,” Boyes says. “Apart from CPI adjustments, the Funeral Grant was last increased nearly 20 years ago so changes are long overdue. With the average cost of a burial plot alone being $3523 it’s clear that the grant is removing all choice for low income families to farewell their loved ones in a meaningful way.” Boyes says about 5000 families a year access the grant. “Families are being driven to make difficult decisions. Our members often see families choose a cremation when a burial might be more appropriate for cultural or religious reasons. “We also know some families can only afford to choose direct cremation options

with no funeral at all. It’s frankly outrageous that these families have to make this choice when they are meant to have access to something called a ‘funeral’ grant.” Boyes says it is particularly hard on families when it is the main breadwinner who has passed away. “Debt agencies tell us that a big income shock such as a funeral can tip these families over the edge.” The Funeral Directors Association proposed increasing the maximum amount payable under the grant to $6300. This would cover 80 percent of the cost of a simple funeral with a burial, and brings it into line with ACC’s funeral provision for those who die by accident. Boyes says that given this is an asset and

income-tested grant, the estimated fiscal impact would be limited to a maximum of an additional $14 million based on the numbers of claimants who meet the current eligibility criteria. Ms Boyes says that the Association also wants the Ministry of Social Development to provide clear guidance on what is classed as essential under the grant to ensure consistency and equity of access to the full entitlement for those who are eligible for this grant. “Looking ahead to other ways this support could be improved, we would love to see a simpler process for applying so that vulnerable New Zealanders at what may an extremely difficult time do not face unnecessary barriers to accessing this grant if they are eligible,” says Ms Boyes.

Currently, claimants must complete a 12-page form setting out huge detail of their incomes and assets, with supporting documentation. The association is also calling for the Ministry for Social Development to commit to reviewing the allowable income and assets of claimants before next year’s Budget, to ensure the asset tests are reasonable, especially in the context of the cost of living outstripping increases in wages and benefits over time. Ms Boyes says that the association is advocating for these changes because its members are on the front-line and too often see the devastating impact on vulnerable families if they are not able to farewell their loved ones with appropriate dignity and respect.

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It’s something that many people don’t want to think about or discuss, but funeral directors say it is important to make your wishes for your funeral known. Do you even know what you want for your funeral? Do the people closest to you know what you want? Dil’s Funeral Services general manager, Wade Downey, says it may be as simple as sharing the things that you don’t want for your funeral. “Research tells us that there is value for those left behind in having a funeral as they start their journey through grief. How formal or informal that funeral is, can be something we can have a say in,” he says.

Posting ashes a definite “no no” Kiwis are being reminded not to send human or animal ashes through the NZ Post network, which has seen an increase in this type of postage recently.

NZ Post chief operating officer Brendon Main says human or animal remains are prohibited items and cannot be sent through the mail or NZ Post courier network. “Maybe the increase in this practise is due to people not being able to farewell loved ones in person or travel to funerals under Covid-19 restrictions, but sending ashes is strictly prohibited for a number of reasons,” he says. “For instance, if an item containing ashes was lost, stolen or damaged during delivery it could cause a highly emotive situation – for both the sender and NZ Post staff. “If a package containing ashes ripped open it could cause issues for our people from a cultural perspective and an emotional one.” Main said if people wanted to send human or pet ashes, they would need to contact a current member of the Funeral Directors’ Association of New Zealand. “There are certain criteria that must be adhered to get an exemption to ensure ashes can be sent through our network

safely and the Funeral Directors’ Association can help with that.” Association chief executive Gillian Boyes confirmed its members can assist with sending ashes. “Our members can arrange for remains to be safely and respectfully transported in accordance with the criteria so that loved ones can be reunited,” she said. Main said the number items that could not be sent through NZ Post’s network might surprise people. “Items such as magnets, batteries, perfume, nail polish, fish, blood, fireworks, first aid kits, lighters and even birthday cakes can’t be sent.” He says with nearly 87 million parcels being sent last year, dealing with prohibited items can sometimes be time consuming and dangerous for NZ Post staff. “Safety within our network is key and we encourage all customers to check first before sending items.” A specialised service can be set up for businesses who need to send prohibited items by setting up a business account with NZ Post. To view a list of prohibited items visit nzpost.co.nz.

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“For example – ‘put me in my fishing clothes not a suit’, or ‘I don’t want flowers on my casket just cover it with my favourite blanket’. He says one of the first comments a family often make to funeral directors is that mum or dad “never spoke about their funeral, so we don’t know what to do”. “Planning in advance seems like such a simple thing and yet it’s something many people never get around to doing,” Wade says. Planning your funeral in advance can be as simple as having a conversation with those nearest to you and giving them some idea of what you’d like to happen when your time comes. Or you might want to sit down with your funeral directors and document in some detail your plans and preferences. In any case, doing some sort of preparation in advance of your death makes sense and really makes a difference to those you leave behind by giving them confidence that they’re following your wishes. “When planning your funeral in advance one thing we would suggest you consider is also leaving permission for your family to make changes if need be. This allows them to still honour your wishes but at the same time have some flexibility to either add some touches that are important to them or make allowances for the unexpected.”

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Dedicated volunteers thanked A total of 162 volunteers were honoured at the Harbour Hospice Long Service Awards held in Red Beach on June 23.

The awards recognise volunteers who have generously give their time, energy and skills to the charity for five years or more. Among the recipients were 38 Hibiscus volunteers including Mere Witika and Michael Honney. Witika, 71, was recognised for five years’ service working in the Ōrewa Hospice Shop and fundraising for the charity. Acknowledging the award, she says it is a honour. Mere started volunteering for Hospice after its team cared for her late husband, the well-known and respected local kaumatua, Murray Witika. “He was so beautifully looked after by hospice,” Mere says. “He was so loved and I was so loved, I just wanted to give back.” Mere says volunteering helped her hugely in her grieving process. “Murray and I had had a very happy marriage. We’d had lots of adventures together and done a lot of work in the community together. When he passed, it was important that I began doing things for• myself steppinghearing out of my comfort FREE and 15-minute checks zone. Volunteering gave me the chance to

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The North Shore Aero Club in Dairy Flat hosted a visit recently from Rosmini College students who are in the process of building a high performance microlight.

Under the guidance of physics and earth sciences teacher John Smith, the students are part of the One Step In the Cloud programme, set-up to introduce them to all things aviation. The programme has been extended to other Auckland schools and involves around 60

students who meet out of school hours to pursue their interest in aviation including building radio-controlled planes. The microlight project is a first for Rosmini and is expected to be finished around the middle of next year. The two-seater plane is being built for North Shore businessman Steve Williams from a kitset, which includes about 600 parts and 16,000 rivets. “The visit to the North Shore airfield was a chance for the students to see where a hobby can take them,” Smith said. “As well

as inspecting where and how the planes are being built by club members, they all got to go for a flight, which was a real thrill. For many, it was their first time in a light aircraft.” Smith says constructing the plan is giving the students skills that were once handed down from one generation to the next. “So many kids spend so much time gaming, they have no idea how to do build anything. They can’t use simple tools, hot glue guns or even scissors, so the project gives them a chance to learn these skills.”

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Where everyone got more than a bargain Everyone was a winner when a group of young people from the Coast decided to open a pop-up shop in Silverdale recently to sell new clothing that all had a price tag of zero. The Free Shop was the initiative of Coast Community Trust, in conjunction with Coast Youth. Trust community programme coordinator Caitlin Watson said the trust had been given bags of end-of-line and end-ofseason clothing last year, mostly from The Warehouse.

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The team, comprising six females and six males, also includes the Ōrewa Club’s Gold Coast-based member Charlize Menefy. The Junior Black Fins will compete in the Youth (U19) division in a variety of pool rescue, ocean and beach events. Surf Lifesaving NZ youth campaign lead Zac Franich says previous NZ teams have set the bar high. “We’re very excited to work with this group of talent to carry on the legacy that teams before have left,” he says. “The 2020 World Championships were postponed due to Covid so the junior Black Fins will finally get the chance to wear the NZ black beanie for the first time.” Wenman, 18, started in surf lifesaving

when he was seven. He says making the NZ team is a dream come true. “It’s been a lifelong ambition and feels a bit unreal to know I’m actually in the team,” he says. I gave up rugby and football about four years ago so I could focus on lifesaving.” The former Ōrewa College student is training 14 times a week in the lead up, doing a combination of swimming, running and paddling. He will spend time on the Gold Coast next month at the last team camp before the world champs. “I left school last year and set-up a car detailing business to help finance my sport. Being my own boss means I have the flexibility to put the time in to train. “I love lifesaving, not just because it keeps you fit and healthy, but it also gives you the confidence that you can keep yourself and others safe in the water.” The championships will be held in Riccione from September 21 to October 2.

Top amateurs prepare for world contest Gulf Harbour golfer James Hydes has been named in the three man squad that will represent New Zealand at the 32nd World Amateur Teams Championship, which will be played in France, from August 31 to September 3. The other members of the team are Kazuma Kobori, of Rangiora, and Sam Jones, of Manaia. They will be looking to be the second New Zealand team to hoist the Eisenhower Trophy. This year marks the 30th anniversary of New Zealand’s Eisenhower Trophy triumph. In 1992, Michael Campbell, Phil Tataurangi, Stephen Scahill

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Raiders celebration a huge hit on and off the field Raiders 40th anniversary celebrations kicked off with a formal dinner for 80 and guest speakers at its clubrooms on Friday, July 1 .

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A leading provider of residential Aged Care in the North Island of New Zealand, is looking for a Maintenance Person to join our organisation. The maintenance team is responsible to oversee our facilities infrastructure and system compliance, liaise with contractors, order repairs, and organise purchases. The role involves travel across our Algies Bay and Red Beach facilities, and a vehicle will be provided for you to perform your duties

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FURNITURE REMOVALS exp Owner Operator 30 years. Single Items to Flat/House lots. Silverdale Based. Ph Gavin 0274 973 867

HANDYMAN AVAILABLE for all those odd jobs. Ph Nev 021 399 226 @ Nev’s Odd Jobs. Great rates. Local & reliable.

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HANDYMAN – RENOVATIONS, MAINTENANCE 10% off for all Pensioners. For all of your handyman jobs, including renovations & maintenance. Call John 027 441 9603

Key responsibilities include preventative property maintenance, manage onsite hazards, general repair and maintenance of buildings, grounds and equipment. Other duties involve completing compliance and safety checks, liaising with contractors, project managing onsite projects as well as accurate record keeping

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If you are someone with stamina, a can-do attitude and a sense of humour we would be keen to hear from you. Applications must include an updated CV and Cover Letter.

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TINY OFFICE FOR RENT 25 M2. A bright small space with kitchenette and toilet. Ranch slider opening on private deck north facing. Some sea views. Own entrance. One parking spot, off the road. Incl. power, water and wifi/fibre. Wainui Road Silverdale / Millwater. Interested please email henk@henks.co.nz

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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. To book your table phone Catherine 09 427 5570 • 021 395 788, catherinehao@gmail.com 498 Hibiscus Coast Highway, The Ōrewa House, Ōrewa

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ŌREWA 500 CARD CLUB meets every Monday from 6.30-9pm at the Hibiscus Coast Community House. All welcome. $5 entry. Ph Peter 021 704 440 for enquiries or just turn up on the night. EASY YOGA CLASS by donation. Monday July 11 & Thursday July 14, 10am-11am, Ōrewa Community Centre. Contact Dil 0211 439 679

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REBUS CLUB OF GULF HARBOUR Meets 2nd Tuesday of every month at the Gulf Harbour Yacht Club, 9.30am12pm, both Ladies and Gentlemen. Door prizes and morning tea. Great speakers and Conviviality. $5 entry info www. rebusgulfharbour Jane 021 246 6461. REBUS CLUB ŌREWA - membership is open to all active retired or semi-retired people. Speakers, various interest groups. Second Tuesday of each month, 10amnoon, at St John Evangelist Church Hall, 180 Centreway Rd, Ōrewa. Ph Norma 427 5216 or normaparker01@gmail.com ROTARY SATELLITE CLUB Ōrewa/Millwater meet 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, 7pm, The Wade Tavern, Silverdale. SPIRITUAL CENTRE IN ŌREWA Meet fortnightly, Wednesday 7.30pm. Come along to hear from our ‘medium’ on platform, give messages from spirit. All welcome. 9e Annalise Place (off Forest Glen Rd) Ōrewa. $5 donation for running costs. Ph Lynda 424 1998. SUICIDE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT – EMPATHY GROUP meets monthly at Ōrewa, Last Monday of each month. Hibiscus Community House, 214 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Ōrewa, Western Reserve, 7pm-9pm. All welcome. Info contact Susan 021 884 162 or PM FB: Empathy support group. SUNDAY SOCIAL DANCE Silverdale, ballroom, Latin American etc. all welcome. Every 4th Sunday, 5-8pm. Silverdale Hall, ph 427 5542.

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HIBISCUS COAST COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB, Sunday, 3rd July, 1pm, at the Ōrewa Community Centre, $5 entry, all welcome HIBISCUS COAST GARDEN CLUB Welcomes new members. If you love the beauty of a garden, come along every third Monday of the month, 9.30am. Manly Bridge Club, Edith Hopper Park, Ladies Mile, Manly. Ph Zelma 424 4112. HIBISCUS COAST HIGHLAND PIPES & DRUMS All welcome. Practices, Wednesday 7pm, St Johns Ambulance Hall 36 Silverdale Rd Silverdale. Ph Leslee 0274 426 7170 or Bob 424 1838. HIBISCUS PETANQUE CLUB, Tuesday & Wednesday, 9am-12pm, Sunday 1pm-4pm. Adjacent to Ōrewa Bowling Club, 214 Hibiscus Coast Highway. New members welcome. Ph 021 177 4820. HIBISCUS SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLUB meets each Wednesday 7pm Silverdale Village Hall. Social dancing, great music, friendly group. Contact Gail 0274 242 792. NZ SOCIETY OF GENEALOGISTS meet 3rd Tuesday of the month, St Chad’s Church, Ōrewa, 2pm. Guest speakers present a range of topics. A chance to mix with members who have specific expertise in geographic or specialist topics areas. ŌREWA GARDEN CLUB meet 2nd Thursday of month, Feb-Nov, 12.30pm3pm. St Johns Catholic Church Hall, 180 Centreway Rd, Ōrewa. Visitors welcome. Email: orewagardenclub@outlook.co.nz ŌREWA LADIES CLUB 1st Thursday of the month, 10am, St John’s Catholic Church Ōrewa for friendship, speakers and outings. Ph Audrey 426 7115. ŌREWA SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB, Every week at the Ōrewa Community Centre, 12.45pm Tuesdays indoor bowls and 500 cards, Thursdays 12.45pm, bowls and scrabble. New players welcome. OVER 60S GROUP 10am-11.30am, 2nd Monday of the month. Over 60s group with a relaxed atmosphere. Morning tea, nostalgic singalongs. Gold coin donation. Terry & Noelene Bradley 027 477 5014. REBUS CLUB OF HIBISCUS COAST Club for retired men, meets the first Tuesday of every month, 9.30am, at Manly Bridge Club, Edith Hopper Park, Ladies Mile,. Friendship, speakers, outings. Ph Steve 09 558 8454. www.rebus-hibiscuscoast.co.nz

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Top row, from Left, Ōrewa Surf Lifesaving Club’s Elizabeth Brennan, George Wenman and Mark Johnston receive their awards. Tim Rogers, Junior Operations Committee chair is presenting to George, and Trevor Keinzley, Training Advisory Group member is presenting to Mark. Both Trevor and Tim are Ōrewa clubbies.

This row, from left, Caleb Archer took out the trophy for Outstanding Contribution to Event Lifeguarding. Jasper Cornish, winner of the U17 Sportsman of the Year award.Harry Mellor, winner of the coveted Volunteer of the Year award. Photos, Ross Malyon.

Ōrewa Surf cleans up at awards night Ōrewa and Mairangi Bay Surf Lifesaving Clubs dominated this year’s Surf Life Saving Northern Region Awards of Excellence held on Saturday July 2.

The two clubs took our 12 awards between them. Ōrewa picked up seven trophies at the Toyota Financial Services-sponsored awards and had 13 finalists this year, and also received two Service Awards, while Mairangi won five awards and had nine finalists.

Red Beach was also a strong contender, with 13 finalists and four awards, including the highly prized Volunteer of the Year. Ōrewa’s wins included Examiner of the Year, Faron Turner; Instructor of the Year, Mark Johnston; Surf Official of the Year, Benny Larsen; Developing Surf Official, Belinda Langman; U15 Sportswoman, Elizabeth Brennan and Open Sportsman, James Scott. The U19 Sportsman award went to George Wenman, now named a NZ Youth Black Fin (see story p??). In addition, Belinda Langman and Zac

Franich received Service Awards. Picking up the Volunteer of the Year trophy was Red Beach stalwart Harry Mellor while the club also won for Outstanding Contribution to Event Lifeguarding – this went to Caleb Archer. Red Beach also took out the award for U17 Sportsman, which went to Jasper Cornish and Kate Roger was named U19 Sportswoman. Twelve clubs featured in the finals. Ōmaha Surf Life Saving Club was named Top Club.

Above, from top, Kate Rogers, winner of the U19 Sportswoman of the Year award, competing in an Ironman event at Piha. Harry Mellor on water patrol duty during the Owen Chapman carnival at Red Beach in January. Photos, Ross Malyon.