Blast from the past

In the 1980s, Ōrewa was an idyllic sleepy town. Traffic on State Highway 1 flowed along nicely and there were only ever traffic jams on public holidays – except when KFC opened in the southern end of Ōrewa! Green fields surrounded Ōrewa and the ducks were in charge. Everyone knew everyone and community was key. It’s quite incredible how the scenery has changed in such a short period of time. Photo courtesy Matt Barnett

CAB parked in new home

Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) in Ōrewa has been looking for new premises ever since their offices, next to Ōrewa Community Hall, were deemed unsafe following a leak through the roof onto the light fittings (HM February 20). With commercial rentals out of the question, and needing to stay in Ōrewa, it has taken a while to find the right spot but, a couple of weeks ago, CAB moved into a space in St Chad’s Anglican Church on the corner of Centreway Rd and Florence Ave. Manager of the branch, Tanya Gouws, says they will be there “for the foreseeable future” until they hear back from Council on the plan for the roof repair. “We are very grateful to St Chad’s for welcoming us so warmly,” Tanya says. CAB’s ‘face to face’ office hours at the new location are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 12.30pm3pm. Or by phone, 0800 367 222, 09 426 5338, Monday to Friday, 9.30am-3pm. Email hibiscuscoast@cab.org.nz CAB Hibiscus Coast are also trialling a ‘Chat to CAB’ initiative on Wednesday mornings from 10am to 12noon at Whangaparāoa Library. Should this service be well supported, it may be extended to other mornings too. Pictured in the new office are, from left, volunteers Isaac Beaver and Vicki Ayson with Tanya Gouws.

Hibiscus Coast Catholic Parish Easter Schedule

Holy Thursday – 6 April: Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7.30pm, St Francis

Good Friday – 7 April: Stations of the Cross, 10am, St Francis

Celebration of the Lord’s Passion, 3pm, St John’s

Holy Saturday – 8 April: Easter Vigil Mass, 7pm, St John’s

Easter Sunday – 9 April: Easter Mass, 8.30am, St Francis | 10.30am, St John’s

St John’s, 180 Centreway Rd, Orewa | St Francis, 8 Motutapu Ave, Manly

Book Heaven

Whangaparāoa Methodist

Pre-Loved Books and puzzles

Monday-Saturday: 10am-4pm 76 Red Beach Rd, Red Beach | phone 426 5615

Business Whangaparāoa has had its plan to create a walking and cycling trail around the peninsula, complete with art installations, approved by the local board. Artists impression of one proposed sculpture.