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Crunch time for comment on city vision

Peter Thompson standing atop a silt bank at the upper end of the Warkworth wharf where there was originally a least a metre of water at low tide.

Rodney Local Board members are initiating an intensive community engagement plan to ensure the district’s needs are accurately reflected in the Auckland Plan.

Local board member Tracey Martin says that in addition to a special website (www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/RLB) and survey and feedback forms that will appear in libraries and service centres, community groups’ representatives have been invited to 10 major meetings throughout Mahurangi and Wellsford.

She and other local representatives – Steven Garner, June Turner and James Rolfe – are working jointly to get involvement from all sectors of the community.

Escalating siltation clogs Mahurangi this issue waterway, undermining river’s use Inside Auckland Plan

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Major silt build up in the Mahurangi River is severely restricting its use and it is hoped that $2m set aside in the draft Auckland Council annual plan for navigational dredging in Rodney may provide some relief.

Riverbank Enhancement Group desperate need of dredging. When areas now end up high and dry. chairman and Jane Gifford Restoration the wharf was first established in the Flooding on Auckland Anniversary trustee Peter Thompson says the river mid-1990s there was a metre of water Weekend seriously exacerbated the is an important asset which is in alongside it at low tide, while many continued page 2

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River under pressure issue, depositing up to a metre-and-ahalf of silt under the Warkworth wharf pontoons, and raising the already silted riverbed by about a metre in the town basin and by around 500mm in wider areas towards the river mouth.

Limited dredging by Council directly under the wharf and pontoons within the next few weeks will remove some of the debris from the floods so that it doesn’t damage the pontoons and other assets, but it won’t tackle the wider issue.

Historic sailing scow, the Jane Gifford is already restricted to sailings within about two hours either side of high tide, a timeframe that is reducing as silt builds up. Mr Thompson says that when the restored vessel was launched in May 2009 the area under the pontoons was cleared out to allow a metre of water below the pontoons at low tide, but they’re now shunted onto an angle by the banks of silt.

He says extended access for the community-owned vessel and other river users would have positive benefits from an historic and environmental point of view, as well as enhancing tourism in the area.

“Where else in Auckland is there a river like the Mahurangi?” he asks. “It is a jewel in Auckland’s crown and it needs preserving.”

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harbour master and current deputy harbour master of Auckland Council, David Thatcher says Rodney council initially earmarked the funding for dredging of the Sandspit estuary, in order to provide access to a fuel supply at the boatyard there. However, when the fuel supply was moved by Caltex the money was put into a fund for general navigational dredging, to be used “as appropriate” around the district.

The Rodney council also undertook a feasibility study on the Mahurangi dredging over the last 18 months to identify which areas of the river would need to be dredged to maintain an alltide channel, to identify how many cubic metres of the dredging would be required and to consider possible disposal sites, he says.

Rodney Local Board member Tracey Martin is adamant that the funding has been allocated to the Mahurangi district, not other areas of Rodney such as Kaipara, although details are still being worked out.

Auckland Council project leader, sustainable catchments, Kim Morrisey, says a report is being prepared on the background and options for the funding, and will be reviewed by senior management before consideration by the local board and if necessary, the Council, a process that may take several months.

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Auckland’s 30-year plan out for comment What’s good for Auckland will be good for the region, as well as the rest of New Zealand.

That was one of the messages delivered by a number of speakers at the launch of the Auckland Plan on March 23.

Prime Minster John Key described Auckland as the nation’s “flagship” city, but with a ticking time bomb of infrastructure needs.

“This plan should be about delivering value for money – what Auckland doesn’t need is a series of ad hoc decisions,” he told an audience of about 400. “What we want is a city that is vibrant and safe, offers job opportunities and has a transport system that works.”

The Auckland Plan discussion document was released at a summit which included Mayor Len Brown said that as NZ’s a number of workshop sessions. Several Rodney Local Board representatives only true international city, Auckland attended, including Wellsford representative James Rolfe (centre). must realise its potential and, in particular, become much more the Consultation timetable economic powerhouse of the nation (see also story on Page 1, on Rodney Local Board liaison) – the spearhead that leads NZ’s drive The plan can be viewed at most libraries and Council offices, and is available online at www.theaucklandplan.govt.nz. Comments must be received by 4pm into the global marketplace.

Reserve Bank Board chair Dr Arthur on May 31. It is intended that a draft Auckland Plan, which will go through a Grimes said although the Auckland formal consultation process, will be published in August 2011. Council hopes region was the most productive in to adopt the final plan by the end of the year.

NZ, a large part of the city’s workforce was low skilled.

“Auckland is primarily an importer and a service centre for the rest of NZ,” he said.

“Although it’s important to link-in with Northland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty, Auckland means ‘urban’, not ‘rural’.

“If you want a little dairy farm in the country, then go and live in New Plymouth or Wanganui. Auckland needs fast clear decision-making, affordable land, transport that works and a great environment and environs.”

Council envisages the Auckland Plan becoming the blueprint for building the region over the next 30 years.

The 220-page discussion document called Auckland Unleashed covers

the gamut of issues the city is facing from employment, transport and the environment to cultural diversity, land use and heritage.

In a section on The Big Picture, opportunities identified in the northwestern area include: yy an innovation centre for NZ with information, communication and technology, digital and media knowledge industries in Albany yy a base for Auckland’s marine and film sectors of global scale providing high quality jobs yy becoming a model for new public private partnerships to improve housing supply options and build strong communities yy unique business opportunities

leveraging off the beauty of the Waitemata Harbour, the Waitakere Ranges and all of northern rural and coastal Auckland.

Long-term forecasting indicates that greenhouse gas emissions in the Auckland region could increase by 30 percent, primarily driven by increases in electricity use, and petrol and diesel transport emissions. The Mayor has set an ambitious target to cut carbon emissions to 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030. He sees this being achieved by better building design and retrofitting buildings, renewable energy, better urban planning, the purchase of electric or low emission vehicles, including bus fleets, tree planting and the reduction and removal of green waste from landfills.

Countdown increases in size Progressive Enterprises has confirmed that it is seeking a variance to its resource consent for the Countdown supermarket in Neville Street, Warkworth. A company spokesperson said additional land had been acquired from the Warkworth Bowls Club, which would allow for the construction of a larger supermarket. The initial design was for 3500sqm supermarket plus five specialty shops. It is possible the store may now be closer to 4000sqm.

Briefs For or against?

A call for a review of local government representation in north Rodney, ahead of this year’s general election, has met with a mixed response from the Rodney Local Board. A motion to not support the Northern Action Group’s (NAG) request for an independent review failed by just one vote. Board members Thomas Grace, Warren Flaunty and John McLean had their votes in favour of the motion recorded. NAG believes the general election opens a “window of opportunity to restore democratic justice to north Rodney.” If the review is not conducted this year, it will have to wait until 2014. NAG chairman Bill Townson says that by then the Auckland governance model will be so well entrenched as to be nigh on impossible to change. “It’s probably now or never for this community,” he says. The matter now rests with Auckland Council.

Omaha Park costs In the final chapter of the failed Omaha Park development, the Environment Court has awarded costs of $66,000 to Omaha Beach Community (OBC) Inc and $15,000 to the Ching Family Trust.

However, the amounts fell well short of what the two parties had requested.

The Ching Family Trust was seeking $105,000 as a contribution towards its legal costs, while OBC applied for $66,000 for providing visual mockups plus $405,000 for general costs.

The Court considered the residents’ application for waiver of the time limit for their application for general costs and found that it did not meet the threshold test of undue prejudice, and declined it accordingly.

Mangawhai new principal Mangawhai Beach School has appointed a new principal who will start on May 2. Aaron Kemp, currently principal of Vauxhall School in Devonport, will take over from acting principal Paula Tornquist who has held the role since October last year. Aaron has been a principal at various schools around the North Island for a total of 10 years.

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FEEDBACK Tunnel vision A major point, frequently overlooked in the debate on the future of the Northland rail line is that a failure to upgrade the tunnels on the route has greatly inhibited its ability to grow the rail business and thus become a modern economic proposition.

A major part of rail freight in most countries consists of international sea containers and some of the tunnels are too small to accommodate them.

The cost of enlarging the tunnels is most likely to be greatly less than building the Holiday Highway and the economic benefits to the North probably much greater, certainly in the long term when unavoidable fossil fuel price increases really start to bite and make long haul road transport a high cost operation – if it is not so already.

If only a fraction of the money spent on Northland’s roads had been

Letters can be sent to editor@localmatters.co.nz or PO Box 701, Warkworth spent on the tunnels the Northland rail line would probably be in profit now and providing lively competition for road haulage.

Roy Vaughan Mangawhai (Abridged) (Read full letter in the Opinion section online at www.localmatters.co.nz)

Turbines threaten Kaipara Crest energy’s proposal to place turbines in the mouth of the Kaipara Harbour is an insult to the intelligence of the people of this land. The proposal places 200 massive turbines in the deepest part of the harbour entrance.

This is a one-of-a-kind, dynamic aquatic sandscape, the doorway to the largest breeding ground in the southern hemisphere for a smorgasbord of fish, as well as whales, dolphins and sharks. Some are endangered, some

commercially important, all are under pressure already from environmental degradation and fishing.

The proposal is for three turbines initially, two years to monitor the effects and then successive installations over subsequent years until all 200 are in.

We need to be very careful of the ecology in our harbours and waterways. They are under stress; we need them more than we need more electricity. There are other ways to generate electricity, but there is only one Kaipara Harbour.

Crest Energy’s Kaipara turbine proposal is currently awaiting final approval by the Minister of Conservation as recommended by the Environment Court. Make a noise; she’s our puppet – and it’s an election year.

James Andrews Kaiwaka (Abridged) (Read full letter in the Opinion section online at www.localmatters.co.nz)

Veterans invited to cruise for free on Jane Gifford War veterans are being invited to sail for free on the Jane Gifford on Anzac Day, while the public can support the vessel’s ongoing restoration by boarding sailings throughout this month.

Restoration Trust Steering Committee chairman Dave Parker says the Jane Gifford Trust has recently backed a number of Christchurch fundraising activities with free use of the vessel and

the sailings represent an opportunity for the community to continue to back the the country’s last remaining rigged sailing scow herself.

One hour excursions on April 10 and 23 (11am), Sunday April 24 (12 noon) and Anzac Day, Monday April 25 (12.15pm). Adults $15, children $5, families (2 adults, 3 children) $40. Reservations required for the Anzac Day sailing.

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For information on future public sailings visit www.janegifford.org.nz Meanwhile, the Jane Gifford recently sailed into the Waitemata Harbour for the first time in 65 years. She was in Auckland as part of a Voyager Maritime Museum promotion.

To view a short video of the voyage, courtesy of Majorlook Productions, visit www.localmatters.co.nz

The Auckland Plan summit provided plenty of words but not all of them came out in quite the correct order.

In explaining that a levy to help rebuild Christchurch equated to the government sending all taxpayers a bill and expecting a cheque in return, PM John Key said: “The idea of the government sending everyone a cheque is probably not one most people would be looking forward to”.

By the cheer that went around the room, it seemed most people would be very happy with that idea.

The last frontier Meanwhile, attendees at the Auckland Summit were entertained with a short film clip featuring some well-known Aucklanders expressing their aspirations for the city.

Comedian Rhys Darby said he felt all the main things such as arts, culture, transport and so on were covered, but what Auckland really needed was its own space programme, perhaps based at the Planetarium on One Tree Hill. “Launching rockets from the greatest city on earth; how cool would that be!”

Slow train to Silverdale At the launch of the Auckland North Business Awards last week, a representative of sponsor Westpac apologised that Mayor Len Brown could not be present. “Len would like to be here to kick the event off, but he’s still on a train coming across the harbour bridge,” the representative said.

What’s up with surf?

You might be forgiven for thinking the universe was not in favour of the NZ Surf Lifesaving Nationals, held last month. Originally, they were to be held at New Brighton Beach, Christchurch in celebration of 100 years of surf lifesaving, which started with the first patrol on that beach in 1910. The earthquake forced a switch to Mt Maunganui, then the tsunami warning occurred during the event, disrupting proceedings even further.

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Cyclone Wilma caused chaos throughout the Rodney district in February, but for Stuart Paterson (pictured) it has brought some good fortune.

Look what the storm blew in

An ancient kauri log, four metres long and around 800cm in diameter, has washed up in a paddock on Waiteitei Road, Tomarata.

A stream that runs through Stuart “I’d like to find out more about its Paterson’s dairy farm flooded when history if any locals could give me any insight.” cyclone Wilma blew in, in February.

“I found the log when I was out Stuart thought about re-submerging checking on my stock during the the log to prevent it drying out and cracking, but has instead moved it to storm,” he says.

“I’m not sure what to do with it. It’s his garage until he decides the best a great find; it looks like it was milled way to make use of it. around 100 years ago because it has “If anyone has any ideas on the best been sniped (rounding the leading way to process it and what could be edge of a log to keep it from digging done with it, give me a call.” in during yarding operations).

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Business excellence rewarded Around 100 business representatives crowded into the Silverdale Rugby Club for the launch of the Westpac Auckland North Business awards last week. The awards, run by Auckland Council’s Tourism Events & Economic Development CCO (ATEED), provide a platform for promoting businesses of all sizes, and rewarding excellence.

Formerly held on the North Shore, Waitakere and Manukau (since 1998) the awards were extended last year to include Rodney businesses, but under Auckland Council’s Tourism Events & Economic Development arm have now been divided into regions – north, west, south and central. Auckland

North extends from the Auckland Harbour Bridge to Te Hana and west to Hobsonville.

The only criteria are that the business must have been trading for 12 months.

Categories include Best Emerging Business, Excellence in Innovation, Excellence in Marketing, Excellence in Technology and Best Startup Business All entries are judged by an independent panel of senior business executives from Auckland businesses.

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Some of the Warkworth Primary children who have wised up to safe travel.

Travelwise promotes safer school journeys Warkworth School has spent a week monitoring children’s travel to and from school to improve safety awareness through a Travelwise programme. also aims to reduce dangerous car Assistant principal Maxine Hatfull four to six students on the other. says the programme is run annually in Problems like cars speeding past the congestion at the school gate. a bid to encourage its more than 500 school and inconsiderate parking “We’ve been encouraging those who pupils in active, safe and sustainable have partially been tackled through have to come by car to park further travel, regardless of whether they get increased police attention this year, to school by bus, car, on foot or riding as well as the installation of added away, like down by the tennis courts, bikes or scooters. signage, flashing lights and painted and walk up from there.” demonstrating safe The school has a particular challenge braking areas on either side of the Children behaviour have been encouraged with in operating on a split site separated pedestrian crossing.

by Hill Street, with year zero to year Mrs Hatfull says parents have been a range of spot prizes handed out at three students on one side and year supportive of the campaign, which the school gate.

Marine biologist and an active campaigner for marine conservation, Dr Roger Grace, will be the guest speaker at the Mid North Forest and Bird annual meeting on April 14.

Dr Grace will talk about the pitfalls in NZ fisheries management and the need for marine reserves. He is a longstanding Mid North Forest and Bird member and has previously spoken to the group about the issue of over-fishing in the Mediterranean and a 10-point plan for the Whangateau Harbour.

The meeting will be held at the Catholic Church Hall in Alnwick Street, Warkworth, starting at 7.30pm.

Further talks in the winter talk series will be held every third Thursday of the month at the Totara Park Village Hall, starting at 7pm. Local branch chair Warrick Massey says members of the public are welcome to attend the meetings.

Meanwhile, the Tamahunga Trappers will lead an educational summit track walk on April 3. The group is working to reduce the numbers of introduced predators on Tamahunga. They meet on a fortnightly roster to check the four trapping lines and also undertake species monitoring. The total count of pests caught is now more than 90, including 65 rats and 12 stoats. Mid North Forest and Bird is sponsoring new traps to put down on a new trail being formed to the west of the summit and neighbouring landowners are becoming involved in trapping on their land.

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March proved to be a busy time at Tawharanui Open Sanctuary, with the fledging of nine NZ dotterel, 13 variable oystercatchers, 51 North Island robins, and one grey-faced petrel chick, as well as numerous young whiteheads, several kiwi and a kaka. Two kakariki were seen regularly near the Maori Bay track intersection, but no young observed. Ten pateke ducklings were frequently seen along the Ecology Stream.

And it’s not just the birds that have been busy. Paul Williams’ TOSSI nursery team has been meeting every week to sow seeds, prick out seedlings and bag plants and prepare kahikatea for the May 1 wetland planting day.

Additionally, many TOSSI projects are commencing in the next 12 months.

Kevin Parker has a proposal for a saddleback translocation to Tawharanui; Roger Williams is leading the construction of new boardwalks in the lagoon and Mangatawhiri wetlands; Alison Stanes and I are arranging the revamp of the Sanctuary Hut; and James Ross is investigating the use of sound-anchoring in the hopes of accelerating the return of seabirds to Tawharanui.

TOSSI offers a broad range of volunteer activities. Check out the TOSSI website www.TOSSI.org.nz and join the team. Our next Sunday in the Park (volunteer work day) is April 3, at Woolshed at 9.15am. Work is followed by a complimentary sausage sizzle at noon and guest speaker Sam Hill will talk about tui vocalisation. If Sunday in the Park is not your thing, then join Roger Williams’ flexible working party in the construction and carpentry activities in boardwalk building in the lagoon and Mangatawhiri wetlands.

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Kaipara rate rise to fund economic and tourism growth Kaipara ratepayers are facing a proposed general rate increase of 7.47 percent this year. The need for economic development and tourism growth are two of the main aspirations identified by Council in its draft annual plan 2011/12, which is currently out for consultation. for itself in two to four years as the The proposed rate increase will help like preventative maintenance, seal These include – annual cost to remove leachate which fund the following additional projects: extension, drainage works and minor Development contributions yy $60,000 towards a Council website safety works will not happen,” he says. The Otamatea Roading Development is weather-dependant is an ongoing Revenue this year is expected to be down Contribution Policy was developed expense of between $150,000 and upgrade $230,000 per annum. yy $10,000 to enable free access to by $6.5 million, mainly due to a drop to address the impacts of growth on in contributions, investment income, the roading network. It was envisaged Service Centre Mangawhai community libraries yy $250,000 to implement an subsidies and rates. Council’s net debt that any Development Contributions Council believes it needs a stronger is expected to rise from $78 million to received would attract NZ Transport presence in Mangawhai. Council is organisational review $80.7 million (equivalent to a public therefore looking at constructing a yy $50,000 to help fight the battle of debt per person of $4395). A significant Agency funding assistance and this purpose-built facility in Mangawhai funding would then be applied to roads the increasing fires in the area contributor to the debt level is the in Mangawhai and Otamatea areas. which would house a number of Mayor Neil Tiller says that currently Mangawhai Community Wastewater However, concern has been voiced Council services. Looking to the future as much as 20 percent of Council Scheme which totalled just under $53 that development contributions are a this facility could also potentially rate income is used to service Council million. The principal reason for this disincentive to development. Council provide a location for the community borrowings. This, coupled with the 50 was the large ‘one-off’ uniform targeted is considering a number of options library. This project could be funded to 60 percent of the budget allocated rates for connections to the new scheme. including whether to retain the using Mangawhai Endowment Fund to roading, means there is little left for The LTCCP had budgeted for status quo, lower the amount of the capital. Council would then rent the anything else. deposits of $21.7 million, but received contributions, put the contributions facility from the Endowment Fund, giving certainty to the dollars available “Last year Council struck a one only $6.4 million. Assessments made on hold or remove them altogether. in this Fund for distribution to local percent general rate increase, as at the time Kaipara’s Future - Working community groups. opposed to the four percent indicated Together was prepared assumed that Cames Road, Mangawhai in Council’s 2009/19 Long Term Plan, most ratepayers would opt for the Council is asking should Cames Mangawhai Pensioner Housing to allow ratepayers breathing space to most cost-effective alternative and pay Road be a through-road as suggested With the new units in Mangawhai cope with the impacts of the recession in full on connection. However, an or should it remain as two separate now completed it is time to look at and the drought,” he says. “Although unprecedented number of ratepayers roads which end in cul-de-sacs? The the old units which are in need of we have some of the lowest rates in opted to pay the rate over 25 years cost, approximately $2 million for any substantial upgrades. These units are NZ, Council now also faces the largest instead, resulting in substantially change to the paper road portion of on prime real estate in Fagan Place number of rate arrears in its history.” less up-front cash at the start of the Cames Road, would normally come at Mangawhai Heads and Council is out of the general rate. However, seeking feedback on what is the best Chief executive Jack McKerchar says scheme. that last year the Government cut Council is proposing to spend another option would be a targeted rate option for this land. Council can crucial funding to the district roading $760,000 on bridge replacement on those in the vicinity of Cames Road. retain this area as pensioner housing programme by $5 million, meaning the work, which will include the Tara Hakaru landfill and upgrade the units, or demolish Road Culvert and $360,000 on Leachate management is an ongoing the units and use this space for some unsealed network remained unsealed.

“Unfortunately, this has not changed, emergency slip repairs including and costly issue. At a one-off cost of other community purpose. $550,000 Council is planning to dig Submissions on the plan close at 5pm so it is business as usual with us Paparoa-Oakleigh Road. continuing our normal grading Council is requesting specific feedback out and remove the contents of the on April 15. Copies of the plan can and pothole patching, but things from residents on a number of issues. closed landfill site. This will have paid be viewed at www.kaipara.govt.nz

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Mayor drops in on Warkworth

Viewpoint with Len Brown, Super City Mayor, Auckland

Building and rebuilding

The Christchurch earthquake on February 22 sent shockwaves around New Zealand. Lives changed, communities changed and New Zealand’s economic outlook changed. Over the following weeks I was proud to watch Aucklanders from all over the region open their hearts to Christchurch. We offered our homes to Cantabrians seeking respite from the destruction – with listings on a special Trade Me site showing Auckland offers from Matakana to Waitakere and Pukekohe.

We wore red and black, standing in silence to show solidarity and respect; and gave money and gifts to help the rebuilding. Businesses donated expertise, products and time. The flags on the Auckland Harbour Bridge flew at half-mast and even the SkyTower turned red and black for nights on end as poignant, visible displays of our care and concern. I want to thank all Aucklanders who responded, and are still responding, to Christchurch’s need. You are showing a spirit of true community. We now live in a changed world. But although our world has changed, we do not have to abandon our goals – and nor should we. We may, however, have to think differently about how we are going to achieve them. Take for example the large infrastructure projects that are important for Auckland’s future, such as the Auckland rail loop, the third harbour crossing and rail to the airport. Several people have suggested all our large infrastructure projects must now be shelved as the Government focuses on rebuilding Christchurch. To that I say: the agenda and timing may have changed, but they are still crucial to the prosperity of Auckland – and therefore of the country.

Our Council, central Government and business must now all think about how, given Christchurch’s need to rebuild, we can still deliver to Auckland the vital infrastructure it needs to prosper. Auckland fully accepts it will have to contribute funds to building its transport and infrastructure networks – and we can do that in various ways. We need to talk honestly about innovative funding mechanisms such as congestion charging, public private partnerships (PPPs), infrastructure bonds, tax increment financing (TIFs), regional petrol taxes and tolls – if we want to get on with building vital transport infrastructure and not have to rely solely on government or increased rates. As a prosperous Auckland is vital in boosting New Zealand’s economic performance – therefore increasing the finances available to rebuild Christchurch – it’s also vital that central Government takes the same approach. Cantabrians have been remarkably resilient. They are not saying “We can’t rebuild Christchurch”, instead they are asking “How can we rebuild Christchurch?”

We need to learn from them. Our question should be, “How can we fund Auckland’s vital infrastructure?” It can and must be done – we have to work out how.

Mayor Len Brown will be fielding questions and comments from north Rodney residents when he pulls up a chair in Argyll Angle, Warkworth, on Wednesday, April 6.

Mayor in the Chair sessions have “People are welcome to drop by, wait already been held at Helensville, their turn, then take a seat and share Titirangi, Pukekohe and Milford. their hopes, dreams and concerns “It’s important to me to hear about about their community.”

Aucklanders’ experiences and issues in The Mayor will be in the Argyll Angle their own words,” Mr Brown says. courtyard, from midday until 1pm.

Comments sought “We’ll be advertising publicly so individuals can come, but we’d certainly like groups that represent a number of people to attend so we can explain how to participate in the City’s vision.”

Tracey says the board will also engage with tangata whenua, inviting Ngati Whatua and Ngati Manuhiri to Orewa. Mataawaka (people from other wakas living in the area) will meet at Mahurangi College and Heartlands in Helensville.

Initial consultation will finish at the end of this month to allow the board to gather the information into a document to submit as part of the draft Auckland Plan. The draft plan will then be released for public submissions.

Tracey says spending the day at Auckland Unleashed (Council’s launch of its Auckland vision) emphasised how different this region is compared to other parts of the city.

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benefit from Len Brown’s four key vision points which include one about pristine environments and another about resilient communities. I’m hoping we’ll find that we can lobby hard to keep our identity, attaching it particularly to those two visionary points and using them to create income and jobs, but under our terms.”

The board is also hoping to benefit from a partnership with Franklin that will allow the two peripheral areas to present a combined front on the importance of Auckland’s green belts.

Chairmen of the respective boards are already in discussion and once the individual draft plans are prepared it’s hoped the full boards will meet and develop a rural strategy that will “double punch” Auckland on the need to recognise and retain their special character.

Tracey says Rodney is one step ahead of other local boards as a Rodney District Council officer had the foresight to produce a document linking the district’s existing rural strategy and Long Term Community Council Plan to Auckland’s.

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• J Are concerned that a bypass of Warkworth will have a negative impact on the town.

• K Believe that a bypass of Warkworth will have a positive impact on the town.

• L Are concerned about the impact the road will have in the vicinity of Perry Road and suggested that the road is moved further west.

• M Are concerned about the impact the road will have on the area of Moirs Hill Road.

• Are concerned about the effects the road will have on the air and noise quality for their property/lifestyles.

• Are concerned about the visual impact the new road will have in their area or on their property/lifestyles.

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• E Perry Road being proposed as a southern access point for a Warkworth bypass.

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• Oppose the highway or advocate different alternatives like; - doing nothing – keep the existing road - upgrade the existing road - upgrade the Hill St intersection - bypass Warkworth and Wellsford only - improve public transport - improve rail and sea links with Northland.

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Lack of intersection signage could be deadly Economic trust Tomarata resident Trevor Watkins has had four motorists crash through his property over the last month, with two merges with of the cars being completely written off.

His farm boundary is located opposite Auckland the intersection of School Road and Ocean View Road.

Trevor says all four motorists were travelling at speeds of around 100kph along School Road and did not realise there was a sudden ‘stop’ ahead.

“Locals know but tourists and out of towners, who don’t know the road, are the ones who concern me most,” he says. “The hill gives the elusion that it carries on but in fact, it doesn’t and travelling at 100kph makes it really difficult to stop quickly. Someone will be killed if something isn’t done about the inadequate signage.”

Concerned for his own safety, Trevor has resorted to stacking a pile of logs in front of his fence where the motorists are hitting.

“If I’m out on the quad bike and someone comes flying through the intersection then it could be me they hit.”

There is a small ‘stop’ sign located 50 metres before the intersection but Trevor says it isn’t enough. He’d like to see a ‘reduce speed, intersection ahead’ sign put up so people can see it as they come up the hill.

Trevor has lodged a complaint with Auckland Council and has billed them for the damage the motorists have caused to his property. A Council spokesperson said it could take several weeks before a sign is in place.

Trevor Watkins is fed-up with having to clean up the mess left from motorists crashing through his fence.

A handmade sign has been erected in an effort to stop accidents at the intersection of School Road and Ocean View Road in Tomarata.

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The local office will move to Centreway Road in Orewa with three staff to directly support local businesses.

Two of these positions will be filled by existing staff – Leanna Covacich, as rural development specialist, and Nicky Harnett, as business advisor.

Rodney Economic Development Trust chief executive Valerie Freeman says more services will be available through the new office in the way of business events, training, and information and access to government funding schemes.

“Enterprise North Shore has been incorporated into the new organisation and operates from Albany, so Rodney businesses stand to benefit enormously from the new arrangements.”

Trust chair Neil Barr says the trust will continue to exist in some format and will examine how it can further support Rodney’s business communities.

“We’re particularly keen to establish a forum of Rodney’s top business brains that can provide an insight into the area and lateral thinking about the local economy,” says Mr Barr.

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Smith didn’t walk away Dr Mohan, BDS MDS, is a empty-handed from general dental surgeon and has the National Excavator spent a number of years practicing Operator Competition, dentistry in private practices on held last month. Michael the North Shore and in Auckland won the Humes Award before he moving to Wellsford. He for the most helpful and considerate contestant. graduated with a Master’s degree in Endodontics bringing with him over The competition, 15 years of valuable experience. His organised by the NZ dental aptitude at university earned Contractors’ Federation, Michael Smith him prizes in restorative dentistry presented a range of challenges, from planning (fillings, restorations and crowns) and The new team at Wellsford Dental, from left, Amy Forbes, Susie and completing a construction job to carrying out Richards, Britta Conrad, Dr Karthik Mohan and Helen Young. endodontics (root canal treatments). many other tasks using 12-tonne Hitachi machines, In his spare time he enjoys listening to music, “We’re a happy friendly team and I hope that this provided by major sponsor Cable Price. watching cricket and likes to travel. He keeps up-to- is coming across to people in the area who want The overall winner was Matthew Hareb, of New date with the latest techniques in his field by regularly an excellent range of treatments at very affordable Plymouth. Runner-up was Andrew Hollands, attending international conferences. prices. So if you have not been to a dentist in many of Hollands Excavation of Mosgiel, Otago, and “One of the most important things to consider years and are worried that it might be too late, please third place went to 2008 national champion Brian when you choose a dentist is whether or not you feel know that we are here to help and it is never too late Hoffman, of Auckland, owner of Oratia-based earthmoving company Brian Hoffmann Ltd. comfortable with them,” he says. “I am able to help to start caring for your teeth.” my patients overcome their apprehensions by talking about any issues and answering any questions they Kaiwaka wearable lights show have about a procedure.”

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Uninterrupted motoring is important to Puncturesafe North owner and Warkworth resident Alan Campbell, a motorbike buff who likes to keep his BMW R1200GS moving and also enjoys off-road riding with his son Jack.

A qualified project manager, working in business process re-engineering for large corporates, Alan was looking for a new direction and was impressed by the Puncturesafe and its extensive research and development backing.

“It’s an environmentally-friendly product that’s water soluble and doesn’t have any nasty chemicals in it, so it’s nice and safe to handle,” says Alan.

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The product is suited for all pneumatic tyres including everything from rideon mowers and motorbikes, to cars, trucks and earthmoving equipment.

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“The commercial reality is that people are now doing business at times that suit themselves because websites offer trading 24/7,” he says.

“A business that doesn’t have a web presence is not really serious about being in business.”

John, who is based on Kawau Island, says it also means that location is no longer an issue either.

“The one thing that makes our business very different from almost any other business is that it is both geographically-isolated and at the same time globally-connected. By using a satellite internet connection we are able to upload content to our hosting servers, which are based in Auckland.”

John has spent most of his working life in the IT industry, working first as a hardware importer and then as a software developer.

He says the development of Content Management Systems (CMS), which allow developers to create and deliver web content that is both highly

Once known as “taximan” Warkworth’s Noel Beale is now morphing into “scooterman” as he and wife Lyn launch a new service through their company Mobility Scooters Rodney and North Shore.

Fifteen years of experience in Auckland mobility taxi services highlighted to Noel the need for support of the mobilityimpaired locally and both now look forward to transforming lives by helping to maximise people’s independence.

“When someone loses their license or physical mobility it’s a real boost to both their physical and emotional wellbeing to be able to get out and about and socialise with friends,” Noel says.

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Well-built scooters can be expected to last from 5-10 years and if kept in the home are automatically covered by household insurance. Legally classified as pedestrians, scooter drivers share all pedestrian rights.

Bumpy ride Kaipara District Council maintains about 1554 kilometres of road across the District – 430 kms sealed and 1124 kms unsealed. About 75 percent of the district has unsealed roads. Source, Kaipara annual plan 2011/12.

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After gaining a Bachelor of Interior Design from Wellington Central Institute of Technology more than 15 years ago, she worked internationally, including jobs for a London-based fabric house and residential interior design consultancy in England and Ireland, before trying commercial design in Sydney.

In her Rodney business she plans to focus on residential design, including both soft furnishing (including furniture, window treatment and accessory selection) and hard fitout (including designing kitchens, bathrooms and selecting fittings and finishes). The designer behind all kitchens provided through Warkworth’s Timber World, Angela says that while people expect kitchen design services, bathrooms are sometimes overlooked.

“Bathrooms are another big investment, but can be quite difficult to lay out and visualise, making a designer’s input a worthwhile investment.”

No job is too big or too small and Angela is happy to work on both refurbishments and new builds, including advice on external colours, fittings and finishes. In all cases, she recognises that budget is a key

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A senior Warkworth planning consultant is urging locals to get involved in development of Auckland’s spatial plan – the Auckland Plan, which will set the direction for Auckland’s growth and development for decades to come.

O’Connor Planning Consultants director Burnette O’Connor says that although the spatial plan is a broadbased, high level document and there will be opportunity for input into more detailed local area planning documents that will be developed later, it may be hard to get traction on issues that have been left out of it.

“If things aren’t in the spatial plan it’s harder to get them in later; there won’t be any guarantees.”

Public comment is now being sought O’Connor Planning Consultants Ltd on an initial spatial plan discussion director Burnette O’Connor document released by Auckland Council on March 23, before a first draft is with sufficient detailed information completed in June. Feedback on this will and evidence to explain the proposed be followed by a second draft in August position, she says. and formal public consultation before The vision for the Auckland Plan as defined by the Mayor is for Auckland the final plan is adopted in December. to be the ‘most liveable city in the “Given the very short time frame to world’ while the Auckland Future produce such an extensive document it Vision Committee resolved that it is likely that there will be little detail in should aim to achieve balanced socioit. However, it will be important that key economic development, improve the features or issues are identified so that quality of life of residents, responsibly the detail may be fleshed out in local manage the natural and physical planning documents that will follow.” environment (including heritage) and To be effective, written submissions provide a land use plan that identifies on the plan should be backed up where growth will go.

‘Poor old Warkworth’ – how many times do you hear that in general conversation.

‘Matakana has stolen our thunder!’ ‘We’re not trendy like Matakana or Omaha.’

‘We have the Hill Street intersection.’ ‘It‘s hard to sell our property.’ ‘Our commercial rent is expensive and our business is struggling.’

Take Hill Street and Matakana out of the equation, and our problems are similar to any other small town in New Zealand. Come to think of it, I think we might be a lot better off. The opening of Stockyard Falls in conjunction with the Mitre 10 Mega Store and the expected opening of Ceratelle Marketing, Siteworks Lighting and KinderCare within the next 12 months will provide impetus and a shot in the arm for our local economy.

Stage 2 of the development will include nine other retailers and Neil Barr the founder and developer of Stockyard Falls believes that up to 500 new employment opportunities could be created when both stages are open. We can add the new supermarket to this development and note rapid progress is currently being made on the site.

Imagine 500 new jobs being created. It is not hard to visualise that the 200 surplus residential sections will have been sold in the next three years with the housing market subject to increasing demand. In fact, it could provide a catalyst for further expansion and development opportunities in our small town.

Not withstanding the dreadful Canterbury Earthquakes; the Puhoi to Wellsford motorway or ‘the Holiday Highway’ is a priority for the Government.

The completion of this and the increased accessibility to Auckland for job opportunities will provide significant growth for Warkworth and Rodney. It’s not going to take much for the conversation to change to ‘Wow, do you live in Warkworth’ or ‘Warkworth – what a cool place’.

We have a picturesque little town that has suffered in recent years from growing pains. However the signs are looking good that it will soon become a thriving town on the banks of the Mahurangi River providing a gateway to the east and west coasts, and the fantastic natural recreational amenities that are all available within 45 minutes of Auckland.

Warkworth already is (or soon will be) a great little town to call home.

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The vulnerability of coastal areas in earthquake and tsunami was underlined by recent disasters in Christchurch and Japan.

In both cases, seaside areas were Police also have a vital role to play in devastated; the tsunami threat was any Civil Defence emergency. Orewa experienced in larger than normal Police discovered during a ‘table top’ swells and fast-running currents tsunami operation last year that their station would be swamped if a 3m wave throughout the Auckland region.

While Civil Defence stress that the risk hit Orewa. As a result, the station was is low in our region, the damage in an looking for an emergency operations event such as a tsunami caused by an base on higher ground. Hibiscus earthquake offshore could be immense. Coast Sub Area Manager Niki Seager says Police have recently organised an Modelling commissioned by the alternative emergency base at Orewa former Auckland Regional Council last Community Church to evacuate to October resulted in a report prepared by should a tsunami be imminent and are the Institute of Geological & Nuclear currently in the middle of an emergency Come in and see us at Sciences and the National Institute of relocation project, ensuring everything Water & Atmospheric Research that officers need will be available there.

Warkworth Resene ColorShop assessed the tsunami risk in the region.

Mr Manley says that local preparedness 29 Glenmore Drive, ph 422 2150 The report demonstrated that Omaha, is in the hands of individual citizens, Orewa and surrounding areas have one which is why Mayor Len Brown of the highest risks of inundation of instigated Neighbourhood Response all the east coast areas covered by the Plans. These work in a similar former ARC. Further into the Hauraki way to Neighbourhood Watch, Gulf, the risk lessens, as the areas are with communities using Council sheltered by outlying islands. resources to prepare plans that provide With last year’s change in Auckland assistance in various scenarios. Eight governance came a merger of the civil are currently underway in the region. defence units of the seven previous “We can never look after every single councils into a central Emergency person in a disaster,” Mr Manley Coordination Centre (ECC) in Pitt says. “People must be able to take the Street, Auckland, with backup centres initiative themselves by being selfin Mairangi Bay and Henderson. sufficient as individuals or families Conditions: Discounts off the normal retail price until 10 April 2011. Valid only with cash/credit card/EFTPOS purchases at Part of this process was de-activating for a few days. Communities and Resene owned ColorShops, participating resellers, Mitre 10 Home & Trade Wanaka and Mitre 10 MEGA (excludes Mitre 10 the Emergency Centre that used to businesses should look at what could MEGA Rangiora). Wallpaper offer only available at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers. Not available in conjunction with account sales, promotional vouchers/coupons or other offers. Free promotional paint pot available on operate from Hilltop, and was moved impact their area and prepare with a purchases over $100 while stocks last. Limit one free anniversary paint pot per customer. Excludes trade, ECS and Crown products and PaintWise levy. to Orewa Service Centre last year.

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Auckland Civil Defence manager Clive Manley says that the fact that the • Interior / Exterior Orewa Service Centre in Centreway • Full Valets Rd is vulnerable to tsunami and sitting on a flood plain was not behind the • Leather Treatments decision and that local preparedness • Hand Wax and Polish for an emergency is unaffected.

“Previously the centre in Orewa would Packages to suit all requirements have had local people coming to it for and budgets, at a time and advice,” Mr Manley says. “The officers place convenient to you!!! would have contacted Auckland, who in turn contact Wellington in order Call David on 021 146 3380 to get the expert opinion required.

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And the band played on The Warkworth Brass Band has played the National Anthem through the reign of five monarchs and a display of band memorabilia can be viewed at the Warkworth and Districts Museum.

The following tells the story of the early days of the band in a letter written in the 1950’s by William McElroy (18771969) to Mrs Rose Carroll.

“I joined the band after it had been in existence some six weeks and was introduced to the baritone. Thomas Bear was living in a bushman’s camp with his brother and it was to there I repaired to receive my first lesson. I recall the night vividly and with much delight, rejoicing that I could play Nellie Bly (sic) although none of my family were musical.

“The members of the band in the days of long ago were Cornets John Taylor, Alf & Will Clements, Geoff Trevicich, Robert Morrison, Peter Thomson, myself baritone, George Snook bass drum, Malcolm Morrison euphonium, Hughie Thomson and H Grice trombone, Willie Warin and Trant Bradnam tenor horn, Alf Rayner B flat bass, Edmund Blucher bass and Connely the kettle drum.

“We met for practice in the old Town Hall and from that position made ourselves heard far and wide.

As loyal citizens we played God Save

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The Queen (Victoria) and for Dr. Shoesmith’s benefit his favourite After the Ball. Once a month Bandmaster Hunter from Auckland Garrison came by steamer to the Warkworth Hotel to give us two days’ tuition. The hotel charged one shilling for each service.

One could enjoy two meals, a bed, your boots cleaned and two horse feeds for five shillings.

“When those sweet old music hall songs came into being Tom Bear transposed them to band parts and we played Daisy Bell, Sweet Marie and Maggie Murphy doing them full justice. Those were the days when, in winter, it would take an hour to travel

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“Tom and Charlie Bear went to the Calgoolie gold fields from which they escaped with their lives but no gold and they didn’t come back to Warkworth. Geoff Trevicich left to train as an engineer. Members were drifting away and I myself moved too far away to attend practice.

“It seems strange to be relating these happenings of 60-70 years ago. I am the only one left, an old stump on the hillside. I wonder if my old baritone is still usable.”

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Warkworth’s Tracey Martin has been confirmed at electorate level as New Zealand First’s Rodney candidate in this year’s general election, a decision expected to be ratified by the party’s national board of directors within the next four to six weeks.

Tracey has been involved with the party since its inception in 1993, has been a member of its Board of Directors since 2008 and is currently membership secretary, responsible for party membership nationally. The daughter of current party secretary, Ann Martin, she also stood as the party’s Rodney candidate in the 2008 election.

A mother of three school-aged children, Tracey’s current community roles include being an elected member of the Rodney Local Board, chairman of Mahurangi College Board of Trustees, a member of Maori support group Te Whanau O Mahurangi, treasurer of the Hibiscus Coast branch National Council of Women, and member of the Warkworth Primary School Board of Trustees.

Tracey says that as one of the coordinators of the community consultation process her current major focus is on local board consultation on the Auckland Plan.

Anzac participation Rodney Local Board members will support Anzac services throughout the district. Cr Penny Webster will attend Leigh’s 11am service, Steve Garner will be at the Warkworth dawn service at 6am, June Turner will attend the 10.30am service at Warkworth, Tracey Martin is pencilled in to be at the Upper Waiwera Cenotaph at 2.30pm and James Rolfe will attend the Wellsford service at 5.45am.

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Matakana Community Group is reassured that Auckland Council is continuing consultation on the draft Plan Change 64 after a recent meeting with council planners.

Community group chairman Richard As the document is only in draft Wintle says members of the group form, Council has been seeking met informally with two planners informal feedback to get a feel for the from Council to talk through various community’s response. aspects of the amendment to the “We want to produce a document that Rodney District Plan, which was best reflects community needs and initially notified by Rodney District aspirations for the village,” he says.

Council last October.

Dates and timelines have still to be “Plenty of small areas are becoming set for presenting an item to Council’s swamped in a sea of brick and tile Planning and Urban Design Forum, group housing,” he says. “We’re trying where the draft plan, feedback, issues to make Matakana a bit special in and options will be considered. The character, without making building forum will determine the next steps, much more onerous or costly than it but does not have the delegation to is elsewhere.” initiate or approve a plan change, Auckland Council’s manager, which would have to be initiated operative plans, Warren Maclennan by the Regional Development and says the intention of the proposed Operations Committee.

Special 23 (Matakana Village) Zone is “If Council resolves to initiate a plan to give effect to the adopted Matakana change, the document will be formally Village Sustainable Development Plan notified, submissions and further which seeks to protect and enhance submissions will be received, followed the unique character of the village. by a hearing,” Mr McLennan says.

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Farming family celebrates century of settlement Five generations of the McRae family gathered at the Hoteo North Hall last month to celebrate 100 years of settlement of their family farm.

Around 100 family members attended The McRaes have always been a was preceded by his father George – the oldest was Graham McRae, farming family. They migrated from Richard McRae. aged 73 years, while the youngest was Scotland to the Marlborough region in Graham’s brother Felton died during his granddaughter, Hannah McRae, the 1840s, then moved to Tokomaru. WWI whilst his other brother Ian was aged 13 years.

However, they became fed up with the harbourmaster in Gisborne for the rabbit infestations on their dairy many years. Members of the McRae and sheep farm, and made a move to family stretch from Nelson to Kerikeri.

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Lorraine Lowden and Kath Wright were respectively invited into their new positions at the meeting. Lorraine was previously the vice-president for the past four years. Secretary Marion Ross is serving her sixth term, along with Jean Knight who is in her

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The Warkworth and Districts RSA Women’s Section has around 100 members, who meet on the first Tuesday of every month at the RSA and usually have a guest speaker.

The next meeting will be held on April 5, starting at 1.30pm. The guest speaker will be Steve McClean, owner of Chocolate Brown, who will talk about all things chocolate.

Anzac messages The New Zealand Defence Force is encouraging the public to send a message to Kiwi defence personnel who will be overseas on Anzac Day (25 April).

An online form on the Defence Force’s website allows people to post either a general or individual message to military personnel deployed overseas. The messages will be sent to personnel on 22 April, so that they will be received before Anzac Day. To post a message visit www.nzdf.mil.nz/anzac

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NATHAN HOUSTON Ph: 09 422 2131

Mob: 021 220 5000

470 KAiPArA FlATS rOAd, WArKWOrTH126

BRICK & BLOCK LAYERS BRICKS - BLOCKS - TILING PAVING - WATERPROOFING

For your safety we have: • Experienced Qualified Scaffolders • Full range of Equipment • Including Alloy Mobile & Builder’s Props

PHONE 0800 622 7929

OMAHA - SNELLS BEACH - WARKWORTH - MANGAWHAI Member of Scaffolding and Rigging New Zealand

021 2800 233 www.nzconcrete.co.nz

BASED IN MATAKANA

DRIVEWAYS FLOORS • PATHS Exposed • Plain • Coloured Stamped Concrete • Cutting Residential & Commercial Sub-divisions • R.O.W’s • Excavations 135M

- Residential & Light Commercial - Quick Stage - OSH Standards - Tube & Clip - Qualified Scaffolders - Reliable Service P. 09 425 0300 M. 027 4930468 F. 09 423 0017

warkworthscaffolding@xtra.co.nz

MATAKANA EXCAVATORS BILL REA

32 years owner/operator

(Civil engineering qualified)

WARKWORTH BRICKLAYING SERVICES LTD Phone Alan Berthelsen 021 780 170, A/hrs 425 8252

MICK BERGER CONTRACTORS Phone: 09 422 0688 • Mobile: 0274 930 806

43 years experience

1.6 Tonne Mini Excavator • 4WD Tip Truck For all your earthworks / landscaping

 (09) 422 9392 • 0274 442 606 W & D REA

Dams ● Winching ● Bulldozing ● Driveways House Sites ● Landscaping ● Earthmoving ● Sub Divisions

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Construction & Earthworks | Engineering | Flooring | Electrical | Architects, Survey & Property Valuers | Lawn Mowing & Landscaping | Property Maintenance

KMD • Trenching - Footings - Landscaping • Drilling - Tip Truck • Diggers from 2 tonne to 13 tonne Phone Nigel Kensington 09 422 9277 • Mobile 0274 844 544

Carpet, Vinyl, Cork & Ceramic Tiles Installation Service Overlocking Service

PHONE 09 425 6431

Free Measure and Quote

General Engineering

sales@rodneyflooring.co.nz

UNIT 5 • HAMATANA ROAD SNELLS BEACH

FLOOR SANDING - FLOOR PREPARATION FLOOR SANDING - FLOOR PREPARATION Polyurethaning:- Wooden Floors, Particle Board & Cork Cork Tiles:- Natural & Coloured

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Enviro Friendly Products available

KAE JAE CONTRACTORS (LTD) PHONE KEN (0274) 866-923 A/Hrs (09) 422-7328 • Fax (09) 422-7329

T.T.E. DESIGNS

COASTAL CONCEPTS WAYNE BURTON Registered Electrician

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNERS

Suppliers and Installers of: • Gates and Automation • Landscape & Ambience Lighting • Security Cameras & Alarms

COASTAL CONCEPTS 2004 LTD PO Box 47, Warkworth T: 09 422 2175 M: 027 497 0464 E: cc2004@xtra.co.nz

Residential and Commercial Electrical Phone 422 9589 • Mobile 021 679 483 Email: rob.vic@xtra.co.nz

Mobile: 021 990355 Phone: 09 4226160 Email: markysparky@xtra.co.nz

Over 25 years experience in all aspects of residential design THOMAS ERRINGTON Dip.Arch.

P: 09 425 0512 M: 027 453 2495 E: ttedesigns@ruralinzone.net W: www.ttedesigns.co.nz

Lamb & moLLoy Ltd

For Free Quote Ross Bell Your local Jim

SURVEYORS

Ph 0800 4 546 546

Prompt, professional advice and service for all Subdivisions and Land Development Work

Phone Warkworth (09) 425-7393 R. Mather 021 425 837 • R. Molloy 021 779 964

23 Bertram Street - Warkworth admin@lmsurveyors.co.nz

Lawns Alive where the grass is always greener At Lawns Alive we offer a superior property maintenance service, specialising in large property lawn and garden maintenance.

TOTAL LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION for complete quality projects

• Lawns - contouring & seeding • Top soil • Retaining Walls • Driveways • Paths • Digger • Truck • Tractor

Take a look at our testimonials page to see what some of our fantastic customers have to say about us.

Phone Bruce 425 7766 a/h

Ph Allan 0212136892 • www.lawnsalive.co.nz

I take the hard work out of Landscaping

Cross Country

home & property maintenance General household carpentry and repairs • Decks • Stairs • Handrails • Fences • Doors • Letterboxes

Property maintenance for permanent or absentee homeowners

John Petchell 09 425 6962 • 0275 183 570 NO JOBS TOO SMALL

www.jims.co.nz

• Lawnmowing • Section Clean Ups • Tree Lopping • Hedge Trimming • Pruning • Rubbish Removal • Gutter Cleaning & Gardening • Handyman Services Available

JB’s No 1 LANDSCAPING SERVICES

• Planting • Paving • Retaining WallS • FenceS • deckS • gaRden makeoveRS

SeRvicing HiBiScUS coaSt to mangaWHai

JOHN BETTRIDGE (JB) Phone: 09 425 4086 Mobile: 021 665 558 E-mail: john.bettridge@jbsno1.co.nz

For all your property maintenance and small building projects Phone to discuss YOUR requirements 021 423 860 - 423 8619 a/h handyman@bruno.co.nz • www.bruno.co.nz

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Tree Services | Mobility Scooters | Retail | Health & Beauty | Carpet & Upholstery | Furniture | Laundry & Dry Cleaning | Interior Design | Painters & Decorators | Heat Pumps

MOBILITY SCOOTERS

Arcadia

Rodney - North Shore

Tree Care

SALES AND SERVICE Noel & Lyn Beale 09 422 2615 Warkworth 0800 002 884

Specialising in; • Fine pruning • Tree removal • Stump grinding • Hedge trimming Ph Kevin on 021 725 757

144M

Beauty Therapy & Nail Creations

Grant & Jeanette Stewart Owner/Operators

100% MANGAWHAI ELECTRICAL 12b Wood Street, Mangawhai Heads

Warkworth Natural Health Store

• Wide range of supplements • Organic hair, skincare & makeup • Homeopathy and Aromatherapy • Herbal Dispensary • Naturopathic & herbal consultations with Jasmin Sturm DipNat DipHerbMed BHSc(CompMed) We can also post to you!

Riverside Arcade, Queen St, Warkworth Phone 4259623 • Email: jmts@slingshot.co.nz www.warkworthnaturalhealthstore.co.nz

T +64 (0)9 431 4651 F +64 (0)9 431 4290 E mwielec@yahoo.com

www.100percent.co.nz

Furniture Wellsford Best furniture deals with Dave everytime!

149 Rodney Street, Wellsford Phone 09 423 7302

• Duvets

Kowhai Laundry Dry Cleaning Agents

DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

CARPET CLEANING

(including inners)

• Sheets • Towels • Linen (pressed)

13 Neville Street, Warkworth Phone 09 425 9775

Emergency Flood Service Technical Experience 12 years Fully qualified and certified

Call FREE 0800 022 101 Mobile 021 456 429 Email: brocks@xtra.co.nz

Certified Member of the Carpet Cleaning Association of NZ

INNERSPACE • interior design • home staging • colour and lighting

Judy Tindill pdinz 09-4257474 021-794394

judy@innerspacedesign.co.nz www.innerspacedesign.co.nz Your Painter/Decorator with over 25 years experience serving all surrounding areas

Leigh Decorators Painting • Paperhanging • Roofs • Airless Spraying • Stopping (small jobs) • Repaints • New Homes For your Free Quote and/or Consultation phone Gary HOME: 09-422-6695 • MOBILE: 021-024-44941 EMAIL: gary.robyn@clear.net.nz

for head to toe pampering

Alison Wech

C.I.D.E.S.C.O, C.I.B.T.A.C, dip Beauty Therapy, dip Electrolysis, dip Body Therapy, dip Nail Technician

46 McKinney Road, Warkworth Mob 021 051 3661 • Ph 09 425 7776 tlcbeautytherapynails@yahoo.co.nz

FROG POOL FARM EXCELLENCE IN FURNITURE Recycled Matai

NZ Made Solid Wood

Custom Built Kitchens

Ph 425 9030 • Dome Valley 5 minutes past Warkworth

WARKWORTH COMMERCIAL CLEANERS LTD Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners General Commercial Cleaners Paddy & Gaye Webb

Email: padgayewebb@gmail.com

Ph/Fax 09 425 6844 Mobile 021 079 8578 or 021 886 475

BAZIL BRUSH PAINTERS A BRUSH WITH ART

EXPERT PAINTING AND DECORATING

Interior/Exterior n Waterblasting n Roof Painting Airless Spraying n Plastering n Wallpapering Colour Consulting n Decorative Effects Qualified Tradesmen - Honest/Reliable Ph Mandy 09 425 9007 or 021 507 463

itchen Colours and Wood Finishes Spraypainters of quality kitchens Lacquers, enamels, 2 pacs, clearcoats Resprays and Recolours

Phone / Fax Gary 425 7669 Unit 21/30 Hudson Road, Warkworth115

FREE QUOTES AND FRIENDLY ADVICE FOR ALL YOUR PAINTING REQUIREMENTS. EXTERIOR STAINING SPECIALIST NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL

BARRIE (BAZ) MOIR PH 09 4315565 • MOB 021 1690 790 Email: b.r.moir@slingshot.co.nz

LTD

12B Wood Street, Mangawhai Heads M 021 280 4008 P 09 431 4651 E mwiappliance@gmail.com

• Facials • Waxing • Tinting • Gel Nails • Acrylic Nails • Manicures • Pedicures • Electrolysis • Make-up • Body Wraps • Massage • Spray Tans

HEAT PUMPS Supplied • Installed • Serviced h: 09 425 6776 m: 021 148 3845 e: kevin@abelinstalls.co.nz

www.abelinstalls.co.nz

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Water Pump Services | Pool Specialists | Marine & Small Engines | Plumbing | Printers & Website Design | Computer & TV Services | Septic Tank Cleaning Pool / Spa Valets Crystal Water Chemicals Pool Equipment Replacement Repairs & Maintenance Pool Refurbishment Waterblasting

(09) 422 9524 • 021 952 338

Pumps / Water Tanks / Filtration / Treatment Spa & Pool Shop / Pool Valet Service Water Blasters / Sprayers Hose & Fittings / Mobile & Workshop Service

Warkworth to Mangawhai

31 WOODCOCKS RD - WARKWORTH - PH 425 9100

Michelle Woolley

Pump & Filtration Services

AUTHORISED AGENT

(2007) Ltd

• Water treatment & Filtration • Pumps • Pool & Spas • Waterblasters 7days / 24hours Paul Harris M: 021 425 887 T: 09 425 0075 E: pumps4u@live.com

H2O PUMPS Water Treatment

WATER PUMPS

Pumping Systems

• Filtration • UV Sterilizers • Softeners and Neutralizers • Iron Removal • Agent for Stallion Pumps

New Pump Sales Service Installation

Phone/Fax 425-5619 Mobile 0800 733 765

Owen Ward

Phone 021 771 878 • 24hrs 09 425 6002 Email: h2opumps@xtra.co.nz MoBILe eFTPos AVAILABLe

K & R PUMP SERVICES LTD

OUTBOARD MOTOR SERVICING

AUTO & MARINE

Water lters - Underbench - UV - Whole House • Water Coolers • Water Pumps • Sales & Service “If you don’t have a lter you are the lter”

steve@purewaterservices.co.nz

www.purewaterservices.co.nz

ST E P H E N

J O N E S

P LU M B I N G

L T D

STEPHEN JONES

09 422 7618 027 494 5499

Maintenance  New Homes  Craftsman Plumber  Free Quotes  After Hours Callout  30 years experience 

keep your car and boat serviced with us to ensure reliability & safety

Available from:

MAHURANGI MARINE LTD 330 Mahurangi East Rd, Snells Beach Phone 425-5806

WATSON

PLUMBING & GAS

Argyll Angle

BLOCKED DRAINS CLEARED! SEWER & STORMWATER Phone Ian on 027 495 8566

Workshop: (09) 423 8576 | wpg.ltd@xtra.co.nz 152M

ezSite

Phone 425 7257 or email: copyworks@clear.net.nz

TV AERIAL & SATELLITE SERVICES

We’re Local.

Freeview Sales & Installation TV & FM Aerials

0508 WEBDESIGN

GAVIN BROUGH

www.ezSite.co.nz

Ph 09 425 5495 Mob 0274 766 115

HOMEBUILDERS FAMILY SERVICES

Rodney Septic Tank Cleaning

Mob 027 494 6370 • Phone 422 7166

58-60 Queen Street Warkworth

• Plan Printing, Colour & B/W Photocopying • Laminating, Binding, Fax and Scanning Service • Internet and Email Service

utilising A.E.S. Hydrojet Cleaning Machine Drain location / camera inspection

‘ T H E D . I . Y. W E B S I T E ’

Peter Cairns

09 431 4814 194 Molesworth Drive Mangawhai Industrial Estate

LTD

0800 PURE WATER

service & repair specialists

We provide the folloWing free services:

• Family Support including relationships & parenting; youth counselling and work with children experiencing difficulties.

• Living Well On Your Income courses, SKIP and Bag of Tricks Parenting courses.

• Help Desk and Advocacy • Strengthening Families • Disability Information Service (Wednesdays 9-12)

Limited 027 239 2167 09 426 9015 • 09 412 7644

153M

5 Hexham Street, Warkworth • Ph 09 425 7048 Email: homebuilders.warkworth@paradise.net.nz

Open Mon-Fri 9am-12midday, but leave a message anytime SUPPORTED BY LOCAL MATTERS

HOMEB

5 Hexha

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Water Tank Cleaning & Testing | Water Supplies | Transport | Storage | Furniture Removals | Marriage Celebrants

DRINNAN CONTRACTORS

TANK WATER TESTING We collect samples of your tank or bore water, have them analysed for microbes at an IANZ reg. laboratory.

Our written report explains the results and makes recommendations.

clean. care. repair.

WATER TANK & WATER APPLICATION CLEANING AGENCY Phone John or Annette Carr p: 09 425 7477 | m: 027 240 7791 | f: 09 425 7483 email: mobikair@xtra.co.nz

Household Drinking

WATER

Phone Simon Breeze (09) 422 9345

tankwater@xtra.co.nz | www.tankwatertesting.info

Mangawhai: Phil Lathrote 431 4608 | 027 493 8961

0800 GET H20 4 3 8 4 2 6

water

Household Water Deliveries 0800 747 928 mobile: 027 556 6111

SIAN & SOLWA E T Y fILTEREd AR

WATER

0800 638 254

OR

• Airport Shuttle • Local and national trips and tours • 10-seater Minibus for club/group functions

09 422 3700

Phone Linda 425-0000

Warkworth FURNITURE REMOVALS

SNELLS BEACH

PHONE 09 425 5597

• Specialist Furniture y a Truck s d Lin ylor • Packing & Storage a T • Caring Owner/ Operator • Carriers Liability Insurance Phone 0274 889 216 • Ah 09 422 7495

146M

Dave Parker QSM, JP P: 09 425 5006 M: 0274 849 935 E: dh.parker@xtra.co.nz

PO Box 581 Warkworth 0941 New Zealand

Marriage Celebrant - Available for Weddings on the Jane Gifford Community Relations ~ Events Warkworth ~ Funeral Celebrant Master of Ceremonies ~ Justice of the Peace

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

Advertise your classifieds and church notices here for only 30c+GST per word for run-ons or $6.70 per/cm+GST for boxed adverts.

ANNIVERSARIES

FOR HIRE THE SETTLERS ROOM at rear of The Stables Restaurant Matakana is available for hire for group bookings; anniversaries, birthday parties, etc. fully catered. Ph Daniel O’Donnell 422 7360.

FOR SALE

CONGRATULATIONS

Mary & Fraser Perkins on your Golden Wedding Anniversary.

Love from your family

FOR HIRE HALLS FOR HIRE. The Warkworth Town Hall (limit 99 people) and the old Masonic Hall are available for hire at reasonable rates. Contact the Warkworth Service Centre of the Auckland Council on toll-free (09) 301 0101.

PUHOI CENTENNIAL HALL Capacity 200, reasonable rates. Contact Kathy 09 422 0891 or puhoi.hall@hiko.co.nz SAND ARENA 60x40 jumps and poles available. Point Wells Road. Individual or group concessions. For bookings phone Liz 021 300 450 or 422 9705.

KITTENS BIRMAN rego vacc house reared, 10 weeks plus, chocolate, lilac, blue tabby, seal, & blue. Ready now $450 each. Ph 09 426 9118 or 021 063 6268.

KUMARA SPRAy-FREE $3 PER KG. Open Days Extended - More time to pick your own. April 2nd, 3rd, 9th & 10th from 8am-5pm. 873 Whangaripo Valley Road, Wellsford. Phone 09 423 7079.

FOR SALE Warkworth - Commercial

4 x Retail units plus 1 office unit.

Central Warkworth, currently returning $136,297 + GST p.a.

For information pack phone Gary Seekup 027 226 9880 DDI 09 359 7880 Email: g.seekup@barfoot.co.nz SOLE AGENT

Licensed under the REAA 2008

FOR SALE RAWLEIGH PRODUCTS Phone Patrick 425 0448.

FITNESS available.

LOCAL NUTS

TABLE TENNIS Tuesdays 7.30pm, Matakana Hall. All welcome, Phone 425 8146.

Macadamia Nuts Fresh & locally grown.

Three choices - plain, honeyed and chocolate coated. Yum Yum! $5.50 a packet; larger quantities available on order. Available from the Mahurangi Matters office, 17 Neville Street, Warkworth and Kakariki Health Store, The Hub, Mangawhai.

FLIGHTS

FITNESS

SCENIC FLIGHTS $39, 20 mins; $49, 30 mins. Min. 3 passengers. Trial flights $75. Gift vouchers available.

GREAT BARRIER FLIGHTS. Special stopover up to 4 hours. Return $99.

Min. 3 passengers.

NORTH CAPE FLIGHTS $375 each.

Min 3 passengers.

SHOTOKAN KARATE (SKIF)

3rd Dan Instructor Supervised by 7th Dan. Suitable for high school to retirement. Affiliated directly to Japan (Kanazawa Sensei) • A japanese art and cultural experience • An interesting way to keep fit • Good for stamina and flexibility • Improves balance and

co-ordination • Achieve a calm alert focus Training: Wed & Fri 6pm, Warkworth Town Hall (Mon training available).

Ring Bob 422 5229 for a free trial

www.skif.co.nz

Rodney Aero Club Ph 425 8735 or Rod Miller Phone 425 5612

MARKETS MUSEUM SUMMER MARKET, 1st Saturday of the month, 8am, Old Masonic Hall, Baxter Steet, Warkworth.

Enquiries Warkworth 425 8482.

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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

Advertise your classifieds and church notices here for only 30c+GST per word for run-ons or $6.70 per/cm+GST for boxed adverts.

HOBBIES & RECREATION

HORSE RIDING WARKWORTH 

Family Fun Scenic farm & forest rides Quiet horses and ponies Birthday rides • Lessons Suit beginners & experienced riders and people with Disabilities Social, Language & School Groups



Please book NoW 1hour $40 • 2hours $70

Phone 425 8517 42 Kaipara Flats Road, Warkworth www.come.to/horseriding

PHOTOGRAPHIC & DIGITAL

PUBLIC NOTICES

SITUATIONS VACANT

GET AN UPDATE FROM OUR LOCAL BOARD MEMBERS

CHEF / SOUS CHEF WAIT STAFF DISHWASHER / KITCHEN HAND

9th May, 2011 at 7.30pm at the Mahurangi Community Centre, Snells Beach Snells Beach Ratepayers & Residents Association Inc, AGM GRACEFARM SPECIAL COUNTRy LIVING You are invited to an open

weekend, Sat 2nd & Sun 3rd April, 10am4pm, 20 Mangawhai Road, Wellsford.

Farm. Farm walks, bring a picnic, quad bike rides, activities for children. Phone Ray or Pam 09 423 8707 or 027 493 9703 or visit www.gracefarm.co.nz

WARKWORTH LIMOUSINE White Ford LTD (Not a ‘stretch’) available for private hire. Airport, weddings, tours, executive transport. Phone 425 5065. www.warkworthlimousine.co.nz

PRESERVE yOUR MEMORIES

READINGS

PUBLIC NOTICES

Clairvoyant/ MediuM Beryl Clarke genuine accurate messages from spirit.

For confidential appointment Phone 428 3887

Videos, slides & old 8mm films all onto DVD. Ph TeTotara Video (09) 422 5710.

BINGO, BINGO, BINGO! Come and join the fun, 1st Monday of the month, Upstairs New Masonic Lodge, Baxter Street, Warkworth. 7.15pm. Proceeds to Warkworth Museum.

You are invited to attend:

"THE BIG ASK"

REUNIONS TAHAAROA SCHOOL CENTENNIAL 2011

Saturday 23rd April and Sunday 24th April, 2011.

Expressions of interest, please email: tahaaroaschoolcentennial@gmail.com or phone (07) 876 7335

A series of DVD’s entitled: Confronting Life’s Tough Questions with Rob Harley, a multi award winning investigative journalist.

At 11am Sunday 3rd, 10th & 17th April in Christ Church, Church Hill, Warkworth – duration 15 mins plus conversation

Queries: Phone 425 8054 or www.anglican-warkworth.org

GAMBLING HELPLINE

Professional counsellors available 24 hours to help those suffering from gambling problems or affected by another’s gambling. Immediate, free, confidential support.

Phone 0800 654 655.

Sponsored by Mahurangi Matters

RODNEy STOPPING VIOLENCE SERVICES

Providing programmes for men who need assistance to change abusive behaviours and attitudes and work on equality and respect.

Held in Orewa and Warkworth.

For enquiries phone 09 425 8130.

We also provide programmes for women that are or have been in abusive relationships.

Held in Orewa & Warkworth.

Phone 09 422 2102 or 021 023 20297 Sponsored by Mahurangi Matters

PET

SITUATIONS VACANT ANGELS WANTED

New Zealand’s leading pet care service provider needs dedicated and passionate dog walkers, pet feeders, house sitters and dog home boarders (caring for dog in your own home) from the Harbour Bridge as far as Wellsford.

This is casual employment that fits around your life. Online applications only at www.petangels.co.nz

CHEF/SOUS CHEF with 4-5 years experience in European cuisine - must be able to work weekends.

WAIT STAFF 2 full time vacancies. The applicants should have a positive, friendly, welcoming, customercentric manner, capable of independent working. The job involves weekend work as well as split shifts. Barista skills necessary. We require a Team Player with upselling skills and experience in a similar position.

DISHWASHER & KITCHEN HAND - Job involves working on weekdays and some nights.

Please apply with a copy of your work experience and certificates to:

Restaurant Manager

Plume, the vineyard restaurant

49A Sharp Road, RD2, Warkworth 0982, Ph 09 422 7915 Visit www.plumerestaurant.co.nz

PMP DISTRIBUTION AREA SUPERVISOR WANTED FOR OREWA/WHANGAPAOROA PMP Distribution is one of NZ’s most established companies which is responsible for distributing circulars and papers into letterboxes. We are seeking to employ the services of a well organized, conscientious person to oversee the distribution of advertising material to household letterboxes in the Orewa & Whangapaoroa residential area. You would be supervising an established team of people who deliver advertising material and papers into letterboxes. This is a part-time position, where you could be able to co-ordinate the majority of your work from home. You would need to have a phone, email, Internet access and a suitable vehicle.

For any further details, please email jobs@pmpdistribution.co.nz

TV SERVICES & SALES

WORK WANTED

TV TUNING. DVD’s / Sky / Video / Freeview etc. Phone 425 5431.

REID EQUESTRIAN ENGINEERING, Wellsford. Float rebuilds, horse truck conversions, etc. Dog kennels made to measure. Quality work. Phone Ron 423 9666.

TV SERVICES Freeview, dishes, aerials, boxes. Sales, installation and repairs.

Phone Gavin 027 4766115.

TUITION

SHORT BREAK CRUISES 4 nights Auckland to Sydney or vv, June & December. From $579pp quad or $729pp twin including one way flight. Contact Debbie for more info PH: (09) 425 8009 or email debbie@ warkworthtravel.co.nz

QUEENSTOWN SKI PACKAGE including return flights, 4 nights accommodation, lift passes & mountain transfers from $799pp. Contact Kelly for more info PH: (09) 425 8009 or email kelly@warkworthtravel.co.nz

N OT I C E S

MaHurangi MetHodiSt PariSH

TRAVEL

WELLINGTON FLy/RAIL PACKAGES including flight one way, train one way, 2 nights accommodation, Wellington transfers all from just $339pp ex Auckland. Contact Lynette for more info PH: (09) 425 8009 or email lynette@ warkworthtravel.co.nz

 C HUR C H

Warkworth Methodist Cnr Neville & Church Sts Warkworth Phone 425 8660 Sunday Service10.30am

Hall Bookings Ph 425 8053

SING RIGHT LESSONS available.

Includes presentation and performance. Experienced teacher.

Singers workshops available.

Phone Robyn on 0274 725 610 or email: robynhill@xtra.co.nz

VEHICLES PARK AND SELL Gull Snells Beach.

Weekly rates. Great exposure. Phone 09 425 4092.

Snell's Beach Community Church

325 Mahurangi East Rd Sunday Service 9am Hall Bookings Ph 425 5707

Point Wells Community Church Williams Cres, Point Wells Sunday Services 2nd & 4th Sundays at 9.30am

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Sandspit Marina appeal decision pending

www.celebrationcentre.co.nz

A decision on the proposed Sandspit Marina remains pending as parties mediation, with a second hearing set for April 1.

The Sandspit Yacht Club Marina The residents and ratepayers Society appealed the decision of former association had previously reported Rodney District Council to decline its to members that the marina society’s resource consent application for the proposal for mediation included a project last year, after independent change of location for spoil disposal commissioners advised that negative (to the Ports Of Auckland Ferguson effects on the environment were Wharf reclamation) and revised likely because of increased traffic, parking plans, but did not address disturbance from construction and other concerns expressed by the SRRA. more boats refuelling.

However, the former Auckland Marina society spokesperson Phil Regional Council granted coastal Brooker says the society is hoping that permits for the proposal, therefore if it can satisfy Council and all of the those aspects of the project are not issues are resolved, the consent will be granted. part of the mediation process.

The Auckland Council, Sandspit Auckland City’s team manager Yacht Club Marina Society, Sandspit resolutions, Robert Andrews, says Residents and Ratepayers Association council officers do not have the (SRRA), Sandspit SOS Inc and authority to decide on the resource a number of individuals, are all consent even if a settlement is reached represented at the mediation, which through mediation, but would report involves working through possible back to Council’s hearings committee conditions for a resource consent that for a final decision, which could take about a month after the mediation would be agreeable to all parties.

CATHOLIC CHURCH

Jubilee tournament celebrates 25 years of bowling

Mahurangi Mahurangi Presbyterian

Presbyterian Church Church

5 Pulham Road, Warkworth Phone 425 8861 5 Pulham Road, Warkworth www.mahurangipresbyterian.org.nz Phone 425 8861

Sunday Services 9am & 10.30am www.mahurangipresbyterian.org.nz Sunday Services 9am & 10.30am

celebration celebration centre centre Powerful Exciting Church Powerful Exciting Church

Sunday Service @ 10am Sunday Service @ 10am Warkworth Town Hall Warkworth Town Hall P: 09 423 0148 P: 09 423 0148 www.celebrationcentre.co.nz

CATHOLIC CHURCH Phone 425 8545 Phone 425 8545 www.holyname.org.nz www.holyname.org.nz Holy Mass Timetable: Holy Mass Timetable: WARKWORTH

WARKWORTH Holy Name Church, 6 Alnwick Street Holy Name Church, 6 Alnwick Saturday Vigil: 6.00pm Street Saturday Vigil: 6.00pm Sunday: 10.30am Sunday: 10.30am

PUHOI

SS. PeterPUHOI & Paul Church SS. Sunday: Peter & Paul Church 8.30am Sunday: 8.30am

Twenty-five years of bowling at the Mahurangi East Bowling Club was celebrated with a jubilee tournament last month.

Twenty-eight triples teams from around the region, including several past members, played for meat packs and fresh fish prize packs sponsored by Leigh Fisheries.

Two life members, Velma Wallis and

Dave Heenan, cut the jubilee cake as the players wound down the afternoon enjoying a slice of cake and a drink.

North Harbour Bowls president Kevin Holland spoke briefly of the Scottish history of bowls and congratulated the club on its status within North Harbour Bowls.

President Fran Cladwell spoke about the how hard work and determination

continue with Environment Court process is complete. If a settlement is not reached, the matter can still be heard through the Environment Court.

The most recent survey of Sandspit residents on the marina issue (conducted by the SRRA in October 2010) gained responses from almost half of the area’s 200 residents and indicated that 49 per cent were opposed to the proposed marina, 29 per cent were neutral and 23 per cent were in favour.

More recently, a website titled “sandspitmarina.com” has appeared on the internet, claiming to represent 16 anonymous local Sandspit Yacht Club members opposed to the marina. Marina society spokesperson Phil Brooker says he has no comment about the anonymous website. He says he and other marina society members are always open to answering questions about the marina proposal.

of the foundation members and others over the last 25 years. Today the club has two greens which could be floodlit, a comfortable clubhouse and 80 members.

Fran asked for a minute’s silence before the tournament in honour of the Christchurch quake victims, which was followed by a piper’s version of Amazing Grace.

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Group support makes living with diabetes diagnosis easier Forty years of living with diabetes has taught Alex Pert not to be embarrassed by the disease, which he says no-one should feel ashamed about.

The Wellsford 86-year-old, recently retired as coordinator of the Wellsford Mangawhai Diabetic Support Group, after 20 years service. As a founding member of the group, he was initially treasurer before taking over as coordinator from the late Phil Crombet-Beolene a decade ago.

Alex was diagnosed 40 years ago when a nagging thirst and frequent need to urinate alerted him to a problem he thought might be a “chill” in his kidneys.

However, tests revealed it was Type 1 diabetes and he began a daily regime involving five insulin level tests and three injections a day.

Although arduous at first, Alex says the demands of regulating blood glucose eventually became routine and has become much easier with the finger-prick blood tests possible today, rather than the urine dipstick tests that used to be required.

Keeping up with developments in diabetes has been one of the benefits of being part of a support Former Diabetic Support Group coordinator Alex Pert with Colleen James and group members. group, which provides the opportunity to hear from diagnosed with diabetes, after finding herself in that The support group works in conjunction with experts and other diabetics about their experience situation a year ago.

Diabetes Auckland and monthly meetings are held in a relaxed and confidential social setting. He alternately at Mangawhai and Wellsford, providing a thinks that being able to talk about the condition “Living in Mangawhai I thought I might be the only chance to socialise and share morning tea, as well as one,” she says. is important. hear from guest speakers on a range of topics from “Unfortunately, it seems that some people are too However, getting in touch with the local support health-related issues to a range of other interests and embarrassed to talk about their complaint but they group has been reassuring. In fact, official statistics activities. shouldn’t be, it’s a sickness and you’ve just got to suggest that Colleen is one of 19 people diagnosed The next meeting is scheduled at Wellsford Anglican manage it,” he says. with the condition every day and it is estimated that Church on April 15. New members are welcome New group coordinator Colleen James knows around 280,000 New Zealanders currently have and anyone requiring information about diabetes can contact Colleen on 431 4238. the feeling of isolation that can be part of being either diagnosed or undiagnosed diabetes.

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A gala event at Matakana Village Cinemas raised much-needed funds for quake victims in Lyttleton.

Matakana pulls together for Lyttelton quake fundraiser

Matakana retailers and community raised more than $15,000 through a sell-out film fundraiser screening of The Fighter, an auction and raffles at Matakana Village Cinema recently.

Comedians Michelle A’Court and Matakana Market Kitchen and The Jeremy Elwood warmed up the Vintry.

180-strong crowd before local Six raffles also offered up major prizes auctioneer Ben Kloppers sold off donated the Piece Gallery, Red Letter Matakana Village would like to extend 13 items including a Montblanc Day, Heavenly Soles, Noir Blonde and a very warm thank you to those who contributed and watch worth more than $2000, a The Village Health Shop. participated in our recent fundraiser for Lyttelton. year’s supply of coffee from the Love The community chose to support Shack, art works from the Matakana Lyttelton which was the home town of The total raised was $15,269.00 Gallery and a concept landscape local retailers Ange Spechman from plan from The Potting Shed.

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A letter from the Lyttelton Time Bank Co-ordinator Julie Lee expressed the community’s gratitude for the fundraising effort.

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This year a new category has been included for community health workers. To be eligible students must be studying a health-related, NZQAaccredited course. Application forms can be completed online at www. moh.govt.nz and close on April 8.

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Helping children to grieve Warkworth/Wellsford Anglicans hope to launch a local “Seasons” peer support programme to help children handle grief, starting in conjunction with the third school term in August.

Warkworth Anglican vicar Jan crafts, music, drama and celebrations.

Olsen says community notices “Kids realise they are not alone and are about the donation-based service quick to grasp that what goes on in the have highlighted the need for it, group stays in the group and won’t get with a number of people already discussed with anyone else.” recommending children who would Referrals come from a variety of benefit. However, the first steps are to sources including schools noticing appoint a part-time coordinator and behaviour issues and parents and enlist volunteers. caregivers aware that a child is going The non-religious Seasons programme through a stressful time, many of originated in Australia and has whom report a noticeable difference been in use in other parts of New by the end of the course.

Zealand for the past 15 years, with Jan says the Warkworth-Wellsford considerable success in helping courses will initially focus on primary children through traumatic events. school aged children but could extend “Grief issues can arise for a wide to older age groups in time. variety of reasons including divorce, The church is seeking a paid partseparation or death in the child’s family time coordinator to promote the and Seasons provides a safe place for programme through schools and them to express their thoughts and coordinate children, volunteers and feelings,” Jan says. venues.

The programme is not a counselling Volunteers running the programme service, but a child-centred, activity- will be subject to police checks and based programme that runs for an will be trained for the role through the hour or two weekly, over eight or nine Anglican church’s Waiapu Diocese, weeks. which oversees the programme in Trained volunteers work with small New Zealand. groups of children to acknowledge, “Volunteer companions need to be integrate and normalise their savvy enough to work with children grief through activities involving and respectful enough to walk discussions, stories, poetry, arts and alongside them,” Jan says.

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Other symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light and sound, numbness, pins and needles.

By far the commonest type of headache is tension headache. Often the real cause can be difficult to isolate, but frequently problems with stress, tiredness, the upper back and neck can all contribute. It can be helpful to use a headache diary to see if there is any clear pattern, or other obvious exacerbating factors.

Initially simple painkillers such as Paracetamol or Ibuprofen (Nurofen) can be very effective, but these may only provide short-term relief, and do not address underlying problems. Ongoing, frequent use of painkillers can actually worsen the headache or create a “rebound headache” situation. Thus, it is best not to use painkillers more than two to three times per week and to avoid pain killers containing Codeine.

Tension headaches are frequently caused by muscle tightness and tension in the upper back, neck and head. Any identifiable problems with posture, neck or the back should be addressed. A hot flannel, warm bath or massage can often relieve tightness and tenderness. Physiotherapy, an exercise programme, yoga, pilates, acupuncture or meditation can all be helpful.

Identifying and addressing stress is important. Talking about stress with a trusted family member, friend or health professional, and then making lifestyle changes may also help to relief stress.

Regional plan promotes change Northland Regional Council ratepayers are being asked to back a change that will allow Council to directly fund projects that will grow the region’s economy.

The regional council says its overall general rates revenue – excluding targeted river rates – could increase anywhere from a low of 4.56 percent • ACC Registered up to 15.3 percent in the upcoming • Toe Nail Care 2011/12 financial year depending on what items are funded through its • Corn, Callous and Bunion Care Annual Plan. A proposal to redirect • Verrucae Treatment Council’s income is one of a raft of • Orthotics & Insoles measures spelt out in the draft plan • Footwear Assessment and Modification which is currently out for consultation.

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Entrepreneurs given a spin While many people can only dream of working in the music industry, secondary school students from across north Auckland are turning dreams into reality by recording albums under their own music label.

More than 400 budding entrepreneurs encouraged Auckland YES students from the area attended Enterprise at E-Day to grasp the opportunity Day (E-Day) in Northcote to launch to explore the music industry in an the 2011 Lion Foundation Young imaginative and creative way and the Enterprise Scheme, a national world of business as a co-operative programme encouraging innovation venture. and business.

“This is an amazing opportunity for The year-long scheme sees year 12 and our future business entrepreneurs to 13 students form real companies to showcase the immense musical talents produce and sell innovative products housed within their own schools,” says ranging from unique t-shirts to Mr Chunn. electronic devices; with the addition Business Development Manager Ngaio this year of producing music.

Merrick says the YES programme is a Students embarking on the musical unique opportunity for students to business challenge will be eligible experience first-hand the realities of for the Young Enterprise Scheme’s business. national competition as well as the The YES programme runs until Enterprising Music Competition, November and concludes with a run by the Play it Strange Trust; and regional awards ceremony. Winners of the ROCKSHOP Album of the Year the ROCKSHOP Album of the Year prize. award and the Enterprising Music Trust chief executive, and former Competition will be announced in Split Enz band member, Mike Chunn October and November respectively.

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Good skin care starts young

Just as teens get to a point in their lives when appearance becomes a major part of their identity, skin concerns such as acne begin to surface.

Maintaining a consistent skin care sebaceous (oil secreting) glands to regime will help sustain healthy skin become highly active. during the challenging teenage years Sebaceous glands are found in the when self-confidence can easily be forehead, the nose, the cheeks, and shaken. Franklins Amcal Pharmacy the chin. When the glands go into Warkworth retail manager Megan overdrive, these areas of the face Bayer recommends to avoid using become shiny and oily as the sebum soap on the face as it dries out the skin. being produced comes to the surface “It’s important to use the right kind through the skin’s pores, producing of facial products for your skin type,” black heads and pimples. she says. “Younger people should If the skin becomes red and blotchy, use a gentle cleanser, then tone and and sores and pustules have developed moisturise, twice a day.” it is best to see a pharmacist or a doctor The skin on the face has a protective for treatment advice. barrier that is slightly acidic and relies Cosmetic counter manager Debbie on a certain amount of oil and good Ferguson says the condition of one’s bacteria. Using an alkaline cleanser or skin is also a result of their lifestyle. soap, although making the face feel “Diet and exercise along with other squeaky clean, can actually destroy medications play a role in the health of good bacteria, strip the skin of natural someone’s skin. Drink plenty of water oil, and increase loss of water, leaving to hydrate the skin, wear moisturiser the skin open to infection. or foundation that has SPF sunscreen When an adolescent reaches in it as well. Girls should always puberty, there is a sudden increase remove make up before going to bed, in the production of the hormones when someone enters the REM part testosterone and oestrogen, surging of their sleep the body and skin is through the bloodstream. repairing itself and can’t properly if These hormones stimulate the make up is left on.”

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Artistic talent could win Year 7 and 8 students action-packed prizes in the New Zealand Defence Force “Operation Anzac Spirit” art competition which closes on Anzac Day, April 25.

The competition aims to raise Three main prizes will be awarded awareness about Anzac Day and the including a visit for the winner and significance of the ANZAC spirit a friend to the Devonport Naval which was forged 96 years ago at Base; Waiouru, Linton or Burnham Army camp; and the RNZAF Base at Gallipoli but remains relevant today.

Students can submit artworks in a Auckland or Ohakea. range of media (but not computer Winners will also get a copy of The generated) up to A3 size showing what Reluctant Hero signed by Corporal Anzac Day means to them. Entries Willie Apiata VC. Info: www.nzdf.mil.nz/news/competition will be judged by a NZ Army artist.

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Reptile enthusiast builds nation’s largest collection Ti Point’s Ivan Borich was a builder by trade, but a wildlife enthusiast at heart, so it’s no surprise that his most notable creation is not a building but what is by far the largest collection of reptiles in the country, established over more than 40 years.

Ivan says he’s been fascinated by wildlife developing the park into a notable from a young age and when he and tourist attraction and valuable his wife Myfanwy moved to Ti Point conservation resource. they already had a small collection of Without formal zoology qualifications, reptiles, a lot of different birds and Ivan labels himself an “enthusiast” all sorts of mammals, which quickly rather than an expert, but is often expanded to incorporate things like consulted about reptiles by others. zebra, bison and deer. The decision to The park is an official part of national focus on reptiles was intended to reduce breeding programmes for endangered the menagerie, but quickly expanded to native geckos and skinks, has hosted a a 24/7 commitment. number of veterinary students seeking The Reptile Park takes up about half experience with the cold-blooded of his five-hectare bush block and animals, and sends discarded reptile includes a variety of natives and exotics skins to the airport for use in training including more than 200 lizards, more sniffer dogs. than 50 tortoises, two alligators and “Reptiles have always been the four tuatara (as well as the vestiges of poor relations to the birds in terms the wider menagerie – an ego-centric of conservation, but some good sulphur-crested cockatoo and two programmes have now come to the fore.” capuchin monkeys).

In the past couple of decades, the Being a builder has come in handy number of recognised native species when creating the private zoo’s has increased from around 20 to more MAF-approved enclosures, but being than 100. passionate about reptiles has been Feeding the lizards involves breeding the key to almost single-handedly a vast amount of insects, including Ivan Borich holding a female Jackson’s locusts, house flies, crickets, meal worms, which are either hand fed to the chameleon. animals or released live into enclosures.

Bigger lizards eat commercial dog food along with plant matter, like grated carrot, while tortoises have a vegetarian diet including cactus grown on the property and de-prickled for consumption. The alligators consume possum, rabbit or fish. ph: 09 425 0256 Ivan is frequently entrusted with the care of animals from other zoos and currently has a 40-year-old Galapagos tortoise on permanent loan from Auckland Zoo. With a shell around a metre long and weighing in at around 250kg, manhandling him is out of the question and care involves patient coercion.

Courtyard Dining “You always get the impression he’s in with open fire charge of the operation, not you.”

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“We never anticipated the area developing the way it has, but now that the park’s here it’s a shame not to be able to keep it going and we need people to support it.”

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Comedy wags line up for festival laughs Walk of silence A lineup of world-class comic talent in town for the NZ International Comedy Festival will entertain at Ascension Wine Estate at the end of April.

Special guest Rhys Darby is in town, taking a well-earned break from movie premieres and LA-LA Land to be MC for the night, introducing the likes of Jeremy Corbett (host of 7 Days and More FM Breakfast) who joins comedy arch nemesis and mate Paul Ego (also of 7 days, The Rock morning rumble).

The shows also see the return of New Zealand’s own international success story, Jarred Christmas, now a familiar face on British TV following a starring role in a BBC2 sitcom as well as appearances on hit UK panel shows “Mock the Week” and “8 out of 10 Cats”. Jarred has performed at the Jarred Christmas Just for Laughs festival in Montreal A particular highlight of this year’s with comedy legend Steve Martin festival is expected to be Canadian and has won the UK’s prestigious Glenn Wool who won Best of the Fest 2010 Chortle Best Compere title. at last year’s Sydney Comedy Festival.

Time Out, London labelled him Glen is known for incisive gags and “One of the funniest men to pick up a steely observations have won him microphone.” praise with reviewers who proclaim Other award-winning talent will he is “extraordinarily funny and smart include Billy T winner and maverick as a whip”. Glenn is a regular TV face performer Chris Brain, notorious for in a number of BBC comedy shows a razor-sharp wit including glimpses and continues to be a regular in TV2’s into the dark side of existence. Brain Comedy Cuts. can be expected to take no hostages Shows will be held on April 28 and 30. when tackling everything from Right, Glenn Wool Photo by Seth Olenick religion to the political left wing.

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The churchyard at St Leonard Anglican Church in Matakana will be a place for quiet contemplation this Easter.

For the second year running, parishioners and friends are painting a labyrinth on the church lawns as an aid to meditation and reflection.

Rev Dianne Hawken says this year’s labyrinth will be made of seven circles in a classical shape, compared to last year’s three-circle design.

“There’s been a renaissance in labyrinths in the last decade,” she says.

“In the busy world we live in, they provide an opportunity to be still, relax and walk slowly.”

The Matakana labyrinth will be painted on the grass on April 15, with work starting at 11am. Anyone who is interested is welcome to lend a hand.

Labyrinths have been around for 5000 years, being part of almost all religions.

The first historical record of the Christian use of a labyrinth was in the fourth century in a church in Algiers. In 1201, an elegant labyrinth was made in the floor of the new Chartres Cathedral, in France, which has recently been rediscovered. Labyrinths can be quite individual, using a variety of materials such as stones, shells and candles.

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Pumpkin comps well supported Top Art visits Warkworth

Visual Art from New Zealand’s top secondary school art students will be featured in two touring exhibitions on display at Mahurangi College, from June 20 to 24.

The two collections bring together to see the high standard of art produced a selection of the top 55 visual arts in secondary schools and gives students portfolios from students who gained and teachers an understanding of what is Excellence in NCEA Level 3 last year. required to achieve Excellence in Visual The exhibitions will feature Art at Level 3. photography, design, printmaking, The exhibition is one of two touring sculpture and painting.

NZ which will be on show at 32 Organisers say the Top Art tour sets out different venues over the next five to inspire the next generation of artists to months. emerge and achieve in the visual arts. It The 2010 Top Art collections can be provides the public with the opportunity viewed at: www.topart.govt.nz

Briefs Matakana Market stallholders and customers joined forces to raise close to $900 for the Lyttleton Market, which was devastated in the February quake.

Over two weekends, customers were asked to guess the weight of the large pumpkins on display. Market coordinator Michael Kessell says a lot of people got into the spirit of the promotion by dressing in black and red. “The incredible, spontaneous nature and goodwill of the customers will give others more in need, a chance to start again. A very big thanks to all who gave from their stalls and Gert, our tomato man, who presented us with a lovely gift basket for second prize.” Pictured is one of the pumpkin competition winners Raquel Dane, 6.

Getting creative for Christchurch The public is invited to a fundraising Creative Workshop Performance of ‘The Story Book’ in the grounds of Donnellan Orchards at 372 Woodcocks Road, Warkworth, on April 10, from 2-4pm. The performance incorporating members of the IHC Mahurangi AIM (Adults In Motion) Special Needs Unit. The show will also feature actors Lisa Chappell, Ash Jones, Nikki Bennett, Jesse JohnstonSteele, local performing arts children and Catherine Chappell through Touch Compass. Donations will go to a Christchurch earthquake appeal. BYO chair.

Gypsy caravans pull in to Snells Beach Fortune telling with a tarot reading, target shooting, and a range of craft stalls await visitors to the annual Gypsy Travellers Fair, which will be at the Goodall Reserve in Snells Beach on April 16 and 17. Entry is free with the fair running from 9am till 5pm each day. There will also be aromatic incense, hand-made jewellery, ethnic fabrics, crystals, handcrafted leadlight, hair braids, massage oils, lucky dips for children, a bouncy castle, traditional toys, a variety of ornaments and lots of pretty decorative nick-nacks.

Family fun at quake day out A community Red Cross Earthquake Appeal fundraising festival featuring music, food, festival rides and crafts will be held at Orewa’s Western Reserve (behind Estuary Arts Centre) on Sunday April 3, from 1-6pm. An auction of quality goods and services will also be held on the day. Entry via the HBC Youth Centre. Tickets: family $30 (two adults and children, under the age of 15), adult $10, child $5 (5-15yrs) and children under five free. To donate to the auction contact Paul Collins 021 426 885 or paul@orewabaptist.org.nz Info: www.quakedayout.co.nz

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life for under fives Play groups, Plunket and playgyms A new play group has just started up in Maungaturoto. Every Thursday from 9am, a relaxed group for Mums and under fives meet for friendship and fun.

Call Susan on 431 9085 for more details. There is no charge for the group.

Maungaturoto Mainly Music takes place every Tuesday, 10am during term time at the Congregational Church Hall, Hurndall Street. A donation of $2 is appreciated but not essential. A fun-filled music and movement session followed by morning tea with lots of toys to keep the kiddies entertained so parents can catch up. Call Ruth 431 8491 or Elaine 431 8317 for more details.

The Otamatea Gymnastics Club under five playgym might be just the place to take your budding gymnast. Let your under five burn off steam and develop skills like balance, concentration and agility. This is a parent-participation class so you can get in there with your little one as they tackle new challenges. Contact Stephanie Brown on 431 2022 or 021 1803821 for registration details.

Mangawhai Plunket Clinic runs the first and third Thursday of the month alongside a friendly coffee morning. You don’t have to be enrolled with Plunket to join the coffee group. Pop in to meet other local Mums at the Rose Maddison cottage at the Mangawhai Domain. Plunket also has a mobile clinic the first Wednesday of the month outside the Kaiwaka Hall. Clinic starts at 9am. Call Plunket Nurse Cynthia on 431 8187 or phone/text 027 675 3588 to make an appointment.

Mangawhai Toy Library is open every Wednesday 10am to noon, operating from the Mangawhai Plunket Rooms. Toy libraries are a fantastic way to save a bit of cash while still having new exciting toys for your child on a regular basis.

Plunket accepts self referrals, referrals from midwives, GPs or you can preregister online even before bub is born! Info: www.plunket.org.nz/plunket-you/ what-we-offer/sign-up-with-plunket to sign up.

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Organist – Indra Hughes The Kowhai Singers of Warkworth (pictured) will team up with neighbouring Hibiscus Coast Singers for two shows next month.

Choirs present choral favourite The Kowhai Singers of Warkworth and the Hibiscus Coast Singers will give two performances of Handel’s famous oratorio Messiah next month.

Around 100 singers are involved. It one player at the organ. is many years since Messiah has been Featured soloists will be Susan performed in Rodney, but it has Hayday and Beverley Hicks, as well remained a choral favourite world as Auckland singers Peter Stewart and wide since its first performance in Iain Tetley.

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Tickets are available from Warkworth Kowhai Singers director Peter i-SITE, Orewa Menswear, choir Cammell will conduct the Warkworth members or at the door. show on May 1, at the Mahurangi Info: Jocelyn on 425 5495 or College Auditorium. Hibiscus Coast Duncan on 09 428 5623.

Singers director Norman Firth will conduct the second performance, on May 8 at the Orewa Arts and Events Centre.

Auckland organist and choir trainer Indra Hughes will accompany and play a score created by Auckland City organist Dr John Wells.

Dr Wells has transferred the complexities of the original orchestral score to a more manageable version for

Easter fashion frolic The latest top-to-toe looks will be on display at an Easter fashion parade at Warkworth Bowls in Mill Lane on April 19 from 7.30pm. An Easter bonnet competition will also be part of the event organised by Kowhai Coast Lions in conjunction with Warkworth store Dorothy’s to raise funds for digital hearing books for the local community. Styles will be complete with shoes by Warkworth Footwear and hats and accessories from Not Just Hats. Tickets $10, including a light supper, are on sale from all of the retailers involved.

Soloists Soprano – Susan Hayday Mezzo-soprano – Beverley Hicks Tenor – Peter Stewart Bass – Iain Tetley

3.30pm on Sunday 1st May at Mahurangi College Auditorium 3.30pm on Sunday 8th May at Orewa Arts and Events Centre Tickets $20 (school children FREE) Available from Warkworth i-SITE, Orewa Menswear, Choir Members or at the door.

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The annual event on the private farm Waimanu Diva (open). Meanwhile, course included pre-training, training Hakaru Pony Club rider Sarah Lusty, and open events, challenging riders riding Southern Comfort, gained an with jumps of 80cm, 95cm and 1.1m impressive third place in the open jumps respectively. category.

In a letter to organisers, assistant Riders and spectators are welcome to a technical delegate David Wilkinson second One Day Event at the Hakaru heaped praise on the day, describing it Pony Club Grounds in Settlement Road as “the perfect event” loved by riders for on April 17 from 8.30am-3.30pm. its different obstacles and technicality The event will include dressage, show and appreciated by spectators for the jumping and cross-country, with beautiful presentation. lower height jumps at intro (50cm), Winners were Zoe Ander on Spook intro (65cm) and pre-training (80cm) Hill (pre-training), Megan Schischka, levels. Rider registration in advance riding Hollywood Wannabe (training) is required. Info: secretary Raylee and Stephanie Kate Vervoot on Campbell 431 5580.

Rodney touch wraps up season The Rodney Rams Whangateau Touch module had their end-ofseason tournament last month with 22 teams competing for cups, prizes and bragging rights.

Team of the year went to Leigh Fisheries who also took out first place in grades one and three.

Rodney Rams Rugby League chairperson Lynette Penney says the club is growing in numbers every year.

“It’s a fun social sport where families really get involved,” she says.

The season runs from October to March and is played in two rounds.

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Christmas. The teams are then graded on experience, from one to three, before the start of round two.

Most improved junior player was awarded to Terrayne Maginely who plays for Cracked It. The John and Glenis Memorial Cup for most supportive team was awarded to Shag’n’Run, which has been playing together for 15 years.

Results: Grade one – Leigh Fisheries (team 1) 1, You Got Served 2, Low Key 3, Wharehine 4. Grade two – Cracked It 1, MCK 2, Shag’n’Run 3, Autohaus 4. Grade three – Leigh Fisheries (team two) 1, Fire-Dogs 2, Game-on 3, Slam’n’Jammin 4.

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Mahurangi sailor takes on the world one wave at a time Former Mahurangi College student Rachel Basevi has had her sailing skills recognised with a Prime Minister’s Scholarship, valued at $3200.

The scholarship was announced last month and Rachel will put the money towards her goal of competing at the 2016 Olympics in Brazil.

The Prime Minister’s Sport Scholarships help sports people pursue tertiary study or professional development while continuing to strive for sporting success. Other recipients of the scholarship include Commonwealth Games 800m and 1500m silver medallist Nikki Hamblin, Paralympics swimming gold medallist Sophie Pascoe, Silver Fern Temepara George, and rugby coach Todd Blackadder.

Rachel says she is very pleased with her win.

“It means I can train more and work less to fund my study and sailing,” she says.

Rachel will travel to France for three weeks at the end of this month to compete in the World Regatta.

She will compete in the women’s Olympic singlehanded class in a laser radial.

It’s been a busy time for Rachel since she left school. In 2009 she completed her first year of a physiotherapy degree at AUT, won the NZ youth sailing trails and represented NZ at the ISAF youth worlds in Brazil. This was her first youth worlds competition where she placed 9th in the girls singlehanded laser radial class.

Last year she took a year off from study to focus on training and to compete in European regattas during the NZ winter. She was in the UK for two months and says one of the highlights was missing the NZ winter.

“I went to Scotland for the Laser Radial Women’s

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Martial arts event a hit with local clubs More than 100 competitors from 10 clubs took part in the third annual Rodney Tae Kwon Do Open competition in Stanmore Bay last month.

Organiser Avin Reddy of JLR Tae kwon do says participation has more than doubled in three years, showing the popularity of martial arts in the region.

Competitors ranged from black belts and juniors to the youngest at just three years old.

The event included the poomsae (sequences of hand strikes and kicks), judged on technical skill, as well as free sparring fights that involved three short rounds.

Points are scored through the accurate kicking of the target areas of the opponent’s chest or head.

Grandmaster Jung Nam Lee, of South Korea, founder of the World Tae Kwon Do Federation of New Zealand, attended the Rodney Open to show Tae kwon do competitors show their skills at an open competition in Stanmore Bay. his support.

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Wellsford road racers clock up half century anniversary

The annual George Heaven Wellsford to Te Hana Road Race is celebrating 50 years this month.

The event will be held on April 10, The first race was organised by starting at 1pm, from School Road, Albertland Dairy Company’s Rod Wellsford.

Dennis, starting from what was then In recognition of the run’s first half- known as Carters Hill, just north of century, everyone who finishes Wellsford, and finishing at the Te Hana the 5.5km race will receive a Rugby Club. The Rugby Club organised commemorative certificate and medal. the next couple of events, with the help Entries will be taken at the Wellsford of Wellsford High School headmaster Bruce Hunter, where the race started School Hall from 11.30am.

There are several age-group trophies from the then Wellsford Post Office and available with the overall winner finished at the rugby club. receiving the Tom Henderson Between 1968 and 1970 the race was in Memorial Trophy. Henderson was the recess, but the newly formed Wellsford 1972 winner who died in a car crash a Road Runners resurrected it in 1971, starting it at the Wellsford Farmers few weeks after the event.

Kevin Raven has been the most Store (now Caltex) and finishing at Te successful victor winning nine times, Hana Stores. Peter Millar was at this between 1984 and 1993, followed by time the driving force.

Robert Scott with eight victories.

Two firms have been generous sponsors In the ladies race, Carol Farr has won of the race over the years – Moore and the event nine times followed by Heaven Machinery (George Heaven) and Izard Irwin Industries. This year’s Christine Heaven with four victories.

Local runners have fared well in the race is supported by Wharehine, The race over the years, but in recent races, Lions, and Kauri Springs. the Whangarei runners have been Traffic congestion on SH 1 saw the race start change to its present course, topping the charts.

Numbers peaked for the event in 1982 which runs via Gubb’s Hill. with 357 entries and dropped to a low Info: Keith Marshall 423 7191 or Darrin Heaven heavend@clear.net.nz of 52 entries in 1974.

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A roundup of sports activities and events in the district Tennis

yy Kaiwaka – Players of all ages and ability welcome. Coaching is held every Saturday, from 9am, at the Kaiwaka Courts. Fees $30. Info: Innes 431 2250 yy Paparoa – Adults daytime tennis, Thursdays from 10am-12 noon. All levels of skill welcome. Adults evening, Tuesdays from 6pm. Juniors Saturday mornings from 9.30am, last session April 9. Fun social tournament Sunday, April 10, from 1pm. Spot prizes and BBQ to follow. Info: Pete 4316 822 Badminton

yy Warkworth (Tuesday Social) – Players of all abilities welcome, Mahurangi East Community Centre, Snells Beach, from 9.30am. Info: Rhondda 422 3565 yy Paparoa – Season starts at the beginning of term two, Paparoa Hall. First session will be Thursday May 5. Juniors (years 5 and over) 5.30pm-7pm, adults 7pm-9pm. All welcome. Info: Pete 4316 822 Rugby

yy Wellsford Juniors – Training every Thursday starting from April 7, 4.30pm at the Wellsford Rugby Club. New players welcome. The club needs parent helpers for coaching and managing. Info: Mick Sweetman on 423-8973 Bowls

yy Mahurangi East – New members welcome. Games held every Tuesday at the club, any combination triples, from 9.30am. Info: Roy 425 4557 Hockey

yy Maungaturoto – Players needed for second women’s team, years 9 and over welcome. Info: Karen 4318530 yy Golden Oldies – Tournament, Port Albert Domain, April 3 from 10am. $10 Hangi provided, numbers needed so call in advance. Info: Pat 423 7129 Awards

yy Kaiwaka Sports Association – Sportsperson of the year awards dinner, Kaiwaka sports complex, April 13 from 6.30pm. Tickets available from Jaques Four Square, Kaiwaka Sports Association members or phone Cheryl Anderson on 4312051 To list information about your club or team’s sporting activities, phone Nichole on 425 9068 or email news@localmatters.co.nz

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Those at Snells Beach on a recent Sunday would have witnessed a great deal of fun on the beach as about 100 athletes of different ages splashed, pedalled and dashed along the beach in a fun triathlon organised by the Mahurangi Community Sport and Recreation Collective. Despite the water levels in the sea being a little strange due to the tsunami, the day was a wonderful success.

Thanks to all the collective members who did a great job.

The event raised money for our van, which was provided at very reasonable cost by the Mahurangi East Fire Brigade. This van will enable me to travel to all our local primary schools with lots of fun gear and help our students learn new skills and games. Any local people or organisations who would like to help with running costs of the van, please contact me on 021 021 57701.

Winter sports registrations are mostly completed. If your son or daughter would like to play a winter sport this year, check out one of the many local clubs. I attended the Mahurangi Rugby Club junior registration and it was a fun day with lots of activities and games. Contact Danielle Cameron 422 9964 or 021 057 9901 if you have not yet registered.

If your children are not playing any sport this winter, I strongly encourage you to get them involved. Active bodies are essential for our kids to be healthy. Yes, it is a commitment in terms of money for registrations and travel but it is a vital aspect of a healthy community. Get involved! It’s also lots of fun to be a helper and coach. People who give the most are generally the happiest people on earth.

Each term I run a six-week fun tournament. This term it is Mahu 2 touch.

We play Wednesdays at the Mahurangi Rugby Club (Warkworth Showgrounds) from 4pm to 5.30pm. Years 4-8 welcome. Thanks to the Mahurangi Christian school for their participation as they bring over a large number of students each week. Next term I am intending to run a winter touch module. Contact me if you are interested. Further details to follow.

Sports organisations Do you belong to our collective? We are building a group with strength in numbers and a common voice for the Mahurangi area in order to provide local opportunities and facilities for our children. Contact Bridget Farmiloe 425 6649 if you would like to be part of our group.

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Boyana Trophy winners, from left, Gordon Parker and Lloyd Clayden, with Smokin Joe Franich.

Dual targets for clay shooters

Shooters had more than one aim in their sights when they joined in a social clay target event at Kaipara Flats on March 20.

As well as shooting, the family-friendly raised for the shattered city. event on Somai and Andrew Hudson’s Organised by Warkworth’s Franich farm included quickfire raffles, lolly family and friends, the novel fundraiser scrambles and a barbeque, targeting was generously backed by Warkworth Christchurch’s earthquake recovery. businesses, New World, Outdoor Gordon Parker and Lloyd Clayden Apparel Co, Hunting and Fishing jointly claimed the Boyana Trophy NZ, Sportsworld, United Travel, as the top shooters, but the biggest Super Liquor and home mechanic winner was Christchurch, with $1200 Bob Watson.

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Times for North Rodney locations differ from Auckland as below: Whangateau ...................................... HW and LW times same as Auckland.

Mahurangi.......................................... HW +2 mins, LW +12 mins Bon Accord ........................................ HW -22 mins, LW -1 min Manghawai, Leigh, Sandspit ............. HW +5 mins, LW +5 mins.

Kaipara - Poutu Pt. ............................ HW +3hrs4mins, LW +3hrs14mins Tinopai .......................................... HW +3hrs39mins, LW +3hrs49mins Source: LAND INFORMATION NZ Tide Predictions. NZ Standard Time

Maintenance for Kaipara buoys Strong tides, shifting sandbanks and drifting logs and trees are among challenges facing local authority staff carrying out more than $20,000 of upgrades and maintenance on Kaipara Harbour’s buoys and beacons.

The Northland Regional Council’s 16.4 metre workboat Waikare travelled from its Opua base to a temporary berth at Te Kopuru Boating Club recently for several weeks’ of work on the harbour.

Staff last visited the Kaipara Harbour in 2005/06. This latest visit will include the installation of several new buoys in areas with some of the harbour’s strongest currents, as well as a new fivemile LED light at Pouto Point.

The work will involve a range of waterblasting, painting, mooring line and battery replacement and other maintenance and staff will also investigate reports of an uncharted rock in the Hargreaves Basin, the regional council’s southern boundary.

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Easter indulgence

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Cup Cake decorating challenge

Living at the bottom of the world means we always celebrate traditional festivals in the wrong season. Easter is a classic example of the early Christian church adapting an existing pagan ritual to suit its own purposes and in this country the significance of spring bunnies, lambs and eggs is somewhat irrelevant but that doesn’t stop us from enjoying it all.

For me Easter is a time to embrace autumn, to be with family and friends and to be a little indulgent with the meals that are shared. I will be using the season as an excuse to make the most delicious dark chocolate mousse cake. (We will be making it in store on Tuesday, April 19, if anyone wants to try a piece or have the recipe.) For those of you who are unfortunate enough not to be chocoholics, cupcakes are a good substitute as they can be decorated to suit any occasion.

My kitchen mentor friend, Ann, has kindly allowed me to publish her divine, never-fail cupcake recipe.

Ann’s Vanilla Cupcakes

Makes 24 (and they freeze well) 2¾ cup flour 2 tsp baking powder 200g softened butter 1¾ cup castor sugar 4 eggs 1 tblsp vanilla 1 cup milk

Pre-heat oven to 170C. Sift flour and baking powder together.

Cream the butter in a large bowl, add sugar and beat with electric whisk until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add vanilla and lightly beat in. Add a third of the flour and beat at low speed until combined. Then add half of the milk, again beating until combined at low speed. Repeat until all ingredients are well combined but don’t over-beat as it will toughen the mixture.

Cook in cupcake cases three quarters full, for 18 to 20 minutes. Don’t overcook, use a skewer to check if they’re done. Cool on a cake rack for at least 30 minutes before icing.

Complete with your favourite butter icing. Use raspberry or strawberry essence as colouring, it gives a lovely pale pink look with a gorgeous flavour.

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No entry fee - Three age categories

• Under 7 years • 7 to10 years • 10 to 13 years Great prizes, judging panel headed by guest mastercook Ann Skinner.

Entry forms must be submitted by 4pm, Monday 18th April. Cupcakes must be delivered to Taste by 11am, Thursday 21st April.

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what’s on April 2011

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Waipu Saturday Market, Coronation Hall 9am - 1pm. Info: Sue 0274 586144.

2 Museum Summer Market, 1st Saturday of the month, 8am, Old Masonic Hall, Baxter Street, Warkworth. Phone 425 8482.

2&3 Auckland Croquet Association handicap doubles, Warkworth Croquet Club, Point Wells, 8.30am start.

3 Rodney community fundraising event for Christchurch, Orewa’s Western Reserve, opposite the Orewa Beach Holiday Park & behind Estuary Arts Centre, 1pm to 6pm (see brief p33).

3 Mahurangi Kindergarten Gala, 9am to 1pm.

3&10 Mangawhai Beach & Country Market @ The Domain, Mangawhai, 9am to 1pm. Info: Sue 0274 586 144.

3, 10, 17 The Big Ask - A series of DVD’s entitled: Confronting Life’s Tough Questions with Rob Harley, multi award winning investigative journalist. Held at Christ Church, Church Hill, Warkworth. Info: 425 8054 or www.anglican-warkworth.org 4 Bingo, 1st Monday of the month, upstairs New Masonic Lodge, Baxter St, Warkworth, 7.15pm. Proceeds to Warkworth Museum.

10 The Story Book, presented by Healing Through Arts Trust, Donnellan Orchards, 372 Woodcocks Road, Warkworth, 2pm-4pm BYO chair (see brief p33).

10 Wellsford to Te Hana Fun Run/Walk (see story p39).

10 Warkworth Market, Wharf Rd, from 8am to 3pm.

10 One hour public excursion on The Jane Gifford departing from the Warkworth Wharf 11am. Info: www.janegifford.org.nz (see story p4).

15 A Christchurch fundraiser Variety Concert organised by Mahurangi College students, featuring a range of musical acts including local talent. 7.30 pm at the college hall. Tickets $20 at the school office from April 4.

16 Art & Craft sale, Matakana Hall, 8.30am to 2.30pm. Jewellery, leatherwork, crochet & knitting, painting, pottery, porcelain, flax weaving, decorated eggs, felting & weaving. Local art & craft by local artisans. Info: Cheryl 09 422 9363.

16&17 Gypsy Travellers Fair, Goodall Reserve Snells Beach, 9am-5pm.

17 One Day Event, Hakaru Pony Club Grounds, Settlement Rd, Hakaru. Info: Events secretary 09 431 5580 (see story p36).

25 Puhoi Historic Library open day and Anzac display. Free morning and afternoon teas. 10am-3pm.

23 One hour public excursion on The Jane Gifford departing from the Warkworth Wharf 11am. Info: www.janegifford.org.nz.

24 One hour public excursion on The Jane Gifford departing from the Warkworth Wharf 12noon. Info: www.janegifford.org.nz.

25 Anzac Day – service times will be advertised in next issue.

25 Anzac Day one hour public excursion on Jane Gifford departing Warkworth Wharf 12.15pm. War Veterans travel free. Adult $15, child $5, family (2 adults, 3 children) $40. Reservations required.

Ph 425 5006 or 0274 849 935 (see story p4).

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Wetland planting day, Tawharanui (see TOSSI column p7).

Kowhai Coast Singers & Hibiscus Coast Singers perform Messiah, Mahurangi College Auditorium from 3.30pm (see story p35).

For inclusion in the What’s On, here and on our website email your events to editor@localmatters.co.nz

Ticket giveaway Mahurangi Matters has one double pass to giveaway to the Anika Moa show at the Leigh Sawmill Café on April 22.

Write your name and daytime phone number on the back of an envelope and post to: Anika Moa Competition, Mahurangi Matters, PO Box 701 Warkworth. Entries close April 15.

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Touch players score place in national teams

Auckland champions show off their impressive medal haul, from left, Jay Morris, Josh Eagle, Jedd Blennerhassett, Trent Eagle and Kaleigh Morris.

Medal haul for Warkworth’s junior athletes Young Warkworth athletes performed above expectations landing a major medal haul after a strong performance at the Auckland Championships, at Mt Smart Stadium, on March 19.

Warkworth Athletics Club president sessions, the ongoing assistance of Blennerhassett, Lachie Clark, James Stephen Hailes says the team of 7 to sports coach Simon Mills and “the Norman, Lauchie Williams, Jack 14 year olds had “spectacular success” obvious natural talent and dedication Gothard and Toby Webb. excelling across all age groups and events of the children”.

Josh, Nick, and Jay also performed well (including running from 60-800m, long Medal winners included Trent Eagle when they represented Auckland in jump, shot put and discus). Fifteen of (gold, two silvers , bronze), Josh Eagle the January Trans Tasman competition the 17-strong team qualified for finals (bronze), Kaleigh Morris (gold, two in Sydney, with Jay picking up two and the final medal count was three bronze), Jay Morris (silver), Bradley silver medals and Josh and Nick both gold, three silver and six bronze.

Morris (bronze) and Jedd Blennerhassett reaching their finals.

Mr Hailes says the results are a (gold and bronze). There were a number Mr Hailes says the results augur dramatic improvement over previous of other strong placings in the team well for the future of athletics in years and credits them to a new that included Maddie Hailes, Nick Warkworth and he is looking forward Poppy to helping more athletes to fulfill their programme introduced last year to Hailes, Thomas Peacock, give top athletes additional coaching Billington, Chloe Billington, Cormac potential in coming years.

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Mahurangi College touch representatives turned in another strong performance at the regional competition held in Palmerston North last month. Six players have qualified for national age-group sides. They are Brooke Moka, Kiritapu Demant and Ariaana Osborne in the under 15 girls; Kayne Middleton in under 17 boys; Ruahei Demant in under 17 girls; and Michael-Lydia Winiana in the under 17 mixed.

College sports coordinator Sandra Hawken says Mahurangi players are turning in some consistently good performances, reflecting the development programme put in place several years ago by coach Michael Winiana.

After returning home from Palmerston North, the girls senior and mixed senior both finished runners-up in the North harbour competition.

“Given the fact that we’re up against schools such as Rangitoto and Westlake, we’re very proud of how our teams are doing,” Sandra says.

The 15-17 boys and girls teams will participate in the Australian NYC (National Youth Championships) being held in Kawana in September.