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160 years later Inside this issue Descendants of Warkworth’s founder, John Anderson Brown, will be aboard the Jane Gifford when she sails into Warkworth for the town’s 160th celebrations on November 9. They’ll include, from left, Heath, Brett, Jeston (8), Luke (9), Jasmin (2), Clint and Klara (4) Brown. John Brown named the village after Warkworth in Northumberland, where one of his relatives had taught for many years. The Bridgehouse was established on the site of his homestead. Today a number of his descendents live on the Kasper family’s former farm on the Mahurangi River, marking a link with Warkworth spanning seven generations. see also pages 20,21

Claims of corruption in Rodney The Serious Fraud Office is believed to be investigating allegations of widespread corruption in the engineering industry, in the wake of the dismissal of a former Rodney manager from Auckland Council. Auckland Transport, which is one possibly even hundreds of millions — rife with rumours that corrupt practices of seven independently-run arms of of dollars of roading contracts have have been going on for many years. Auckland Council, has confirmed been awarded over the past three years. Earlier this month, a former North it has uncovered “serious concerns” The investigation has spooked the Shore City Council employee was about the way tens of millions — and billion-dollar roading industry, which is continued page 3

Bomb scare ‘Dangerous’ object found in Scotts Landing

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Ascension sale delayed But Classic Hits Winery Tour goes ahead

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This issue’s recipients of a gift basket of chocolates from Chocolate Brown are Julie and Stephen Cowan, of Kaipara Flats, who were nominated by Cat Railey. Cat writes: “I would like to nominate Julie and Stephen for their honesty and integrity. After finding a rather expensive phone they went out of their way to (successfully) locate the owner. Not everyone would have done the same. It’s so great to know we have such honest and fabulous people in our community. Enjoy the chocolates!”

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Corruption claims sent to prison after signing off more than 150 invoices for road and berm maintenance work that was never completed, or for which the price was inflated. The fraud was alleged to have taken place over a 10-year period. The SFO’s latest investigation is believed to be delving much deeper and wider, and examining whether bribery and corruption is a feature of the industry. It is understood to be considering claims that public money has been spent on fancy cars, overseas trips and personal favours. Auckland Transport has already announced it has dismissed a senior manager for “serious conflict of interest and performance issues”. The manager has since been identified as its former road maintenance manager, Murray Noone. Mr Noone, who was previously head of infrastructure for Rodney District Council, has admitted running his own private consultancy but has denied doing anything illegal. Another former Rodney manager, maintenance contracts manager Barry George, has also recently left Auckland Transport. There has been no suggestion that Mr George was pressured to leave, but that has not stopped Cr Wayne Walker from questioning the culture at Rodney District Council. Cr Walker says he complained for years that there was “something not right” about the Council’s contracting processes. He says he is now confident that any wrong-doing will come to light. “My feeling is that often we didn’t get the best deal for ratepayers and my personal view is the tendering was manipulated.” Former Rodney mayor Penny Webster has tried to take the front foot on the issue, by raising claims herself about the spiralling cost of road maintenance. She says she was devastated to learn

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Local contractors such as Wharehine are being squeezed out of work by the big boys, says Cr Wayne Walker.

of the allegations against Mr Noone, who she knew well, and has no idea what the investigation might uncover. The Serious Fraud Office is believed to be examining links between Mr Noone and several Council contractors and sub-contractors. It is believed to have raided several firms and taken away their computers and mobile phones. One of the firms is believed to be Albany engineering firm Projenz. It is understood the firm recently laid off several staff, after losing contracts with Auckland Transport. At least one other firm is also believed to have had its contract cancelled in recent weeks. Smaller operators, who claim to have been cut out of deals, are believed to have been too scared to speak out about their concerns, for fear of being shunned in the industry. But one former operator, who is now retired, told Mahurangi Matters he was no longer afraid. Colin Smith, who used to be with Smiths Transport, says

he no longer has anything to lose. “I really shouldn’t say this but there’s been a lot of back-pocket dealing. The problem is if you start even being a hint of a rat you won’t even get a sub-contracting job. It’s just like the mafia. A lot of people would like to say something but they’re scared stiff,” he says. Mr Smith says he has been complaining to Cr Webster for years about the way the system works “but she just thinks I’m a troublemaker and she hates me.” Rodney roading firms have found it particularly tough to get work since Rodney District Council amalgamated with Auckland. In April, Wharehine won a $3.5 million contract with the New Zealand Transport Agency to upgrade the Hudson Rd intersection with SH1 in Warkworth. But most firms have struggled to win contracts, with giant firms such as Downers and Fulton Hogan now dominating the industry.

Auckland Transport declined to answer specific questions from Mahurangi Matters about the issue, but said in a statement that an internal review of contracts and procurement last year had raised “a number of issues of concern”. It had initiated further investigations and appointed both external legal and forensic accounting experts to review practices in the road corridor maintenance area of the organisation. Invoice, contract and other documentation dating back to 2010 had been reviewed and a number of staff, contractor representatives and other stakeholders had been interviewed. Its investigations had raised concerns serious enough for the matter to be referred to the SFO. It said it did not want to comment any further on its staff or consultants until those investigations were complete.

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OFF THE RECORD Perhaps Mahurangi Matters needs a new spam filter, but we seem to have been getting more than just the usual rubbish lately. One organisation in particular has been bombarding our inboxes with the subject line: “Life is short. Have an affair.” It contains this advice: “The #1 rule if you’re having an affair is never do it with a single woman. Instead, date a married woman who has just as much reason to keep your affair a secret as you do.” Wonder if Auckland Council has been getting these, too?

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Regarding the new logo for Matakana Coast & Country (Matakana region branded, Oct 16) – what rot. The artwork is just too bland and uninspiring. And to claim that it encapsulates the colour palette of the region — the outdoors feel of the hills, rivers and beaches I just can’t see. Back to the design board again, fellas. John Badham, Warkworth

On behalf of the residents of the Whangateau area I would like to thank June Turner for her efforts and good work on our behalf. June has regularly attended our Residents & Ratepayers and Hall and Reserve meetings, and enabled us to obtain services which might otherwise have been neglected. We regret the loss of a friend on the Local Board but June should take her loss as a compliment in view of the area’s long history of dumping its most hard-working representatives. Thanks for everything, June, and enjoy the rest. Elizabeth Foster, Whangateau

In reply to your item titled “Invite in the Mail” (Off the record, Oct 16), as organiser of the Grey Power candidates’ meeting, I believe there is a need for clarification. I don’t want to flog a dead horse, but I would like to make it clear that I spoke with Steve Garner after the meeting and verified with him that the address provided on the website, and to which the invitation was sent, was in fact correct. I also wished to dispel the notion that he was intentionally left off the invitation list. I’ll just say that you can lead a candidate to water, but you can’t make him open his mail. Mary Moore, Grey Power

I have misplaced the latest Mahurangi Matters, but who wants to keep it with that horrible Matakana Coast & Country logo? It reminds me of The Emperor’s New Clothes. It does represent Morris & James’ terracotta pots, but that colour — yuk. Talk about summer droughts and low-tide sea bottoms! Dreadful. What are the lines supposed to represent? Where’s the green vineyards and plants; the blue sky; the colourful pottery at Morris & James? That certainly won’t help put Matakana on the map, and I can’t see it encouraging anyone else to go there. Who on earth designed it, and what was their brief? Have they ever been there, or were they thinking of Matakana Island after a fire? Alison Woodcock, Snells Beach

Motorway confusion I am very confused, or should that be concerned? Mahurangi Matters (Plans to supersize Warkworth, Oct 2) refers to Warkworth growth being up to 20,000 residents. A recent email to me from the Labour Party has confirmed that the Puhoi to Warkworth motorway extension will be permanently scrapped under their leadership. Not all residents will travel south from Warkworth on a daily trip of course, but the current road’s ability to handle the extra traffic is not in doubt. Has Auckland considered this, or are we again the forgettable pawn in politics? John Downie, Warkworth

Steven Garner responds: I actively support and appreciate what Grey Power do for their members, and in this case the wider public. It was unfortunate that I missed this meeting due to overlooking one letter sent to a Post Office Box, from the perspective of Grey Power, the voters and myself. We welcome your letters but letters under 300 words are preferred. We reserve the right to abridge them as necessary. Unabridged versions can be read under Opinion at www.localmatters.co.nz

Noel Leeming to help St John The Warkworth branch of appliance chain Noel Leeming is holding a special fundraising week for St John Warkworth from November 4 to 10. During the week, all goods in store will be sold at cost plus 10 percent, with 2.5 percent donated to St John. And on Saturday November 9 the store will have a major promotion to help raise further funds. Bouncy castles, candy floss, minigolf, a cake stall, popcorn, gelato, face painting, raffles and spot prizes will be set up in the car park behind the store, with all proceeds going to St John. They also hope to have an ambulance and fire truck on display. Store manager Wayd BartonRedgrave says he was inspired to help St John after a Noel Leeming manager did a St John first-aid course which later helped the manager resuscitate his son.

Competition winners Congratulations to Barbara Souter, of Matakana, who won a double pass to the Nik Kershaw show at Leigh Sawmill Café on October 27 and Linda Taylor, of Auckland, who won two tickets to John the Baptist, also at the Sawmill, on November 1.

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Bomb scare at Scotts Landing Karen Robert was busy cleaning out the garden shed at her holiday home in Scotts Landing last week, when a family member literally dropped a bombshell. Buried amongst a plethora of items bought the property in Ridge Rd. in the shed was a “little old bent-up However, she says her father “knows a bomb that looked a bit like a fish”. bit about bombs”, as he was raised in Her instant reaction when she realised Britain during World War II. it was about 11kg was “holy hell!”, she “My Dad had a few theories that recalls. But then she somehow forgot they used to do training runs up that about it. harbour and a few might have gone off Going through some photos on her course.” phone a couple of days later, she According to Senior Constable Buick, found the photo she took of the bomb such finds are not unknown in the and sent it to the Warkworth police. area. They passed it on to the New Zealand Over the past 10 years, the Warkworth Defence Force, who immediately sent police have called in the bomb squad round the bomb squad to whisk the about half a dozen times to check out item away. antique items, he says. Warkworth Senior Constable Hamish “It was only a couple of years ago I had Buick says the bomb squad told him to get a mortar bomb from an address it was an old aircraft bomb, used for in Matakana, from a deceased estate. training purposes by the Air Force. The Public Trust found it when they “I understand that while it’s a were cleaning it out.” genuine bomb and it does have white He was also once called about a phosphorus in it, they were used for grenade that someone found in their training purposes. They used to heave hedge. And occasionally dangerous them out and they’d go ‘bang’ and if items washed up on local beaches. you exploded one you’d be in all sorts “A lot of stuff like that, someone’s of trouble,” he says. great-Grandad probably brought it Karen says she has no idea how the back from the Second World War in bomb came to be in the shed, as the his backpack, along with a Luger and North Shore resident has only recently some other stuff.”

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Puhoi to Wellsford highway progress Over the last couple of months I have noticed a significant rise in people asking me for updates on the Puhoi to Wellsford highway extension. Here is a rundown on where we are currently on the project. Recently Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee welcomed the formal acceptance by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) of the NZ Transport Agency’s application and supporting documents to construct the Puhoi to Warkworth section of the Puhoi to Wellsford road. Following the EPA’s acceptance of NZTA’s application, the Ministers for the Environment and Conservation will then decide on the appropriate consenting process to consider the application. The EPA is expected to notify the proposal in November and you will have the opportunity to have your say during a 20-day submissions process. Alternatively, you can review the application documents online. Public hearings are expected to be held in early 2014, and construction anticipated to begin in 2015. I strongly believe that this highway is a critical investment in the future economic growth of North Rodney and Northland. It will improve the safety of the Auckland to Northland route and help make journey times shorter, more consistent and easier to plan. Building a safer, more reliable state highway connection for motorists, freight and tourism will lead to more opportunities for regional growth and attract new investment into our area. This project is a no brainer for North Rodney and Northland. However, you would be surprised how often my colleague, Northland MP Mike Sabin, and I have to get to our feet in Wellington to defend this project against opposition parties. If you wish to meet with me to discuss the Puhoi to Wellsford highway, or any other issues, please don’t hesitate to contact my office to arrange a meeting, or a time for me to call you. Just as a final note, I would like to take the opportunity to congratulate the recently elected local government representatives Councillor Penny Webster, Local Board members Steven Garner, Beth Houlbrooke, Greg Sayers and James Colville. Info: www.nzta.govt.nz/puhoi-to-warkworth-application

Council consults on alcohol policy Residents of north Rodney are being canvassed for their views on a draft Local Alcohol Policy. A consultation meeting will be held at the Warkworth Primary School Hall, on Tuesday, November 5, from 4.30 to 6.30pm. The draft policy will regulate the sale, supply, and consumption of alcohol within the region. This could include the location of licences, the number of licences, maximum trading hours and discretionary conditions. According to Auckland Council, these policies will apply to on-licences such as restaurants and bars, off-licences such as bottle stores and supermarkets, and club licences such as sports clubs and RSAs. “The consultation on November 5 is aimed mainly at residents and community members, as Council will engage with the industry separately,” a Council spokesperson says. “No final policy decisions have yet been made. This document will be used to facilitate further discussions with stakeholders and Aucklanders, prior to the development of the draft Local Alcohol Policy at the end of this year.”

MP backs Christmas appeal Rodney MP Mark Mitchell is encouraging residents to get behind the Buy Local Give Local campaign this Christmas. Mahurangi Matters is coordinating live near you and may be struggling the promotion, in conjunction with to have a happier Christmas, he says. Warkworth Homebuilders and “This is about your neighbours who Otamatea Community Services. It may just need a helping hand this year.” involves shoppers donating vouchers Greg says solid communities put each from local stores for struggling local other first. families. Drop off points for the vouchers Mr Mitchell says he’s proud to support include: Mahurangi Matters office the initiative. “Well done to the Local Warkworth, Franklins Pharmacy Matters team.” Warkworth, Woodys Winners Newly-elected Rodney Local Board Wellsford, Jaques Four Square member Greg Sayers has also come Kaiwaka, Kakariki Health Shop forward to support the voucher Mangawhai, and The Village campaign. “This is a clever and Bookshop, Matakana. affordable way to help those who may See advert on p11 for more information.

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The sale of Matakana’s Ascension Wine Estate to an Asian buyer appeared to be uncertain at the time Mahurangi Matters went to press. An unconditional sale and purchase point whether they would receive full agreement for the land, buildings and payment. business was announced in June, and According to Companies Office was due to settle in October. records, the new owners are an But the settlement did not take place Auckland couple, Peng and Zhongfei Sun. Their Auckland accountant, on the agreed date. Receiver Andrew McKay, of Corporate Sean Zhang, is listed as the owner of a Finance, declined to comment on the related company. situation, other than to say: “We’ve The couple, who live in Epsom, are not recorded as having any other got some issues.” “There is some stuff that is quite businesses in New Zealand, and uncertain at the moment, which may are believed to be working with an mean a number of things that I don’t overseas associate. want to go into at the moment,” he It is understood they have not sought Overseas Investment Office approval said. The business is continuing to trade for the purchase. Zhongfei Sun but it is understood the Soljan family resigned as a director on October 8. The receivers have previously said they have now moved out. Darryl has a new job as a business are continuing to book functions for growth advisor with an Auckland the venue and it has been confirmed Council organisation, Auckland that the Classic Hits Winery Tour will Tourism Events and Economic include Ascension in its programme Development (Ateed), while his wife this summer. Bridget is working in retail on the The 2014 tour will be headlined by veteran New Zealand band The North Shore. The winery was placed in receivership Exponents, along with pop sensation in May and at that time it was Stan Walker and Breaks Co-op. estimated to have $5.1 million in The tour, which is now in its eighth year, will be at Ascension on Saturday assets, based on their book value. The business, land and buildings February 1 and early-bird tickets are available until November 30. OPening HOurS: – Friday 7am - 7Pm were put up for tender, but amOnday buyer Weekend 8am - 7Pm Campbell Smith offered an unconditional deal that was Co-promoter accepted before the tender process was is promising a “unique and unforgettable” experience. completed. “Ascension is the most beautiful The decision is believed to have upset Fresh other potential bidders, and it is Coromandel now concert amphitheatre; it’s simply Scallops unknown when creditors might get stunning. paid. great hosts and $ 99“It has great ambience, $ 99 crowd. In their first report, the receivers100galways a great Snapper kg Heads said there would be sufficient money “We’ve been coming to Ascension available to meet all preferential since the very beginning of the Winery creditors. Tour and that’s not going to stop,” he There was also likely to be enough for says. a distribution to unsecured creditors, Info: www.winerytour.co.nz or Fresh Whole Flounder although it was unknown at that www.ticketmaster.co.nz.

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We hope that what we learn will help us to better manage the noise environment of the Hauraki Gulf. This may mean introducing a mitigation plan for the Bryde’s whale, for instance, and for this I’ll be working with researcher Rochelle Constantine. The Bryde’s whales swim on the surface so are very susceptible to ship strike. A mitigation plan may mean slowing ships down or putting some acoustic deterrent devices out to scare the whales away when ships come near. But there’s an economic cost in slowing ships down and an acoustic device may affect other animals so there’s a lot of work to do to work out the best solutions. And it’s not just about shipping. Small boats in large numbers could be a problem and any large coastal activity has potential impacts. It’s already been shown that underwater turbines for renewable energy can affect the settlement patterns of crustaceans. What effect, for instance, will the dredging and pile-driving necessary to build a marina at Sandspit have on marine animals in that area? It could eventually mean that resource consents have to take into account the underwater soundscape.

Underwater acoustics is a relatively new field. We really only started listening to the ocean in World War II when they were trying to track down submarines. By the 1970s we knew that fish could hear, but we only learned that larvae could use sound to return to the coast in the last decade. More recently, we’ve noted that when fish start schooling, it produces a noise which, we believe, attracts larger predators. In turn, when they start rounding up the fish and forcing them to the surface, it attracts seabirds. They start to dive on the fish and that sound attracts the whales and large pelagic fish like sharks. We think this whole chain of events is mediated by sound. As part of the Rutherford research we’ll put listening stations in the gulf, which will help us identify what animals are making noise and what the different sound signatures are at the different stages of this process. We’ll then model how shipping activity could be masking these sounds and how this might affect feeding behaviours. What we’re learning about fish recruitment rates will also contribute to the debate on how to best manage fish stocks, which includes setting quota in the snapper industry. We need to understand fish behaviour and what the larvae are doing, if we are to properly manage the adults. Potentially,

sound could also be used to enhance settlement. For instance, after an event like an oil spill, once the environment is cleaned up, sound could be used to attract animals back to the area by playing the correct orientation cues. All good research leads to more questions than answers and scientists are naturally hesitant to definitively say “this is what’s happening”. Trying to balance recreational and commercial fishing demands, with what the environment can sustain, is tricky. I can probably trace my interest in marine biology back to fishing and whitebaiting trips with my grandfather, in Taranaki, and I believe it’s important for children to continue to have these experiences. I love taking my family out fishing, but we only ever take what we need for dinner that night. The pressure from both commercial and recreational fishing interests in the Hauraki Gulf is already high so I guess I think taking just enough for a feed is the right thing to do. NZ has been a world leader in the way it’s managed its fisheries – the quota system was quite revolutionary at the time. But, there’s always bits where it falls down because we don’t know enough about the biology of the animal. That’s where I hope this study will be of some use.

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Briefs Clock project ticks over The makeover of the white Warkworth clock tower with mosaic tiles will go ahead in the New Year. Kaipara Flats artist Joy Bell has been waiting for a good month of fine weather to ensure the installation will go smoothly. “Although technically we could start at the beginning of January, we think it’s best to wait until the school holidays are over so that the installation causes as little disruption as possible,” she says. The project is being funded with a $26,760 grant from the nowdefunct Auckland Regional Services Trust (ARST) Fund. The clock tower, beside the Auckland Council offices and iSite, was designed by architect Neville Price and built by Warkworth Jaycees 45 years ago.

Unitary Plan open day Mahurangi residents who want to learn more about Auckland Council’s 30year plan will have to travel to Orewa to attend an open day. Council is holding six open days during November that will feature displays on specific issues and areas, printed copies of the plan’s text and maps, access to view the plan online, and experts on hand to answer questions. There will also be seminars on a range of topics. The Orewa open day will be held on November 4 at the Council’s Orewa Service Centre, from 1-8pm. The Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan is now open for submissions until February 28. Info: 09 301 0101 or email unitaryplan@ aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.

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Potential sites for sculptures along the Mahurangi River.

New $46,000 sculptures underway for Warkworth Warkworth residents are being urged to have a say on a new public art installation for the town. The Rodney Local Board has approved inspired by her childhood visits to the to discuss the project on November a $46,000 project that will see steel river to feed the ducks and observe 9. It will leave from the Warkworth silhouettes of native birds positioned native birds. Library at 11am, and is expected to on poles along the Mahurangi River. The intention is that the silhouettes take about an hour. Refreshments will Warkworth artist Ruby Watson has will be tucked away among the be available afterwards. already begun making the birds, mangroves, and positioned on Following the tour, the project will be which include images of fantails, tui mooring posts and handrails, as if in on show in the Warkworth Library for their natural habitat, and the public is three weeks. The exhibition will include and herons. The name of the project is “Nga being encouraged to suggest the best photos of the area and artistic drawings of the designs. It will also include a map Manu o Mahurangi – Birds of the places for them to go. Mahurangi” and Ruby says she was Ruby will lead a tour along the riverbank on which the public can select their

preferred installation locations. The Rodney Local Board plans to consider the feedback before hosting a celebration event early next year. Former Local Board member June Turner — who caused an uproar when she criticised a mural by another local artist, Simon Ormerod, before the local body elections — is believed to have helped bring the project to fruition.

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Community and adult education (ACE) courses will be re-introduced at Mahurangi College at the start of next year. The courses were abandoned in 2009 when the Government slashed funding by 80 per cent as part of recession cutbacks. The college Board of Trustees and NZ First MP Tracey Martin have secured a one-off grant of $10,000 from Auckland Council to set up the courses which will initially focus on literacy, numeracy and digital literacy. Tracey says the programme is not about returning to the past, but rather a move towards a new mixed model of local lifelong learning. College principal David Macleod says the school is keen to become the local adult and community education hub. One of the goals is to increase participation in quality lifelong learning by the parents of Mahurangi Newly-appointed ACE coordinator students, especially those from Adva Webber. government-priority groups. “We’d like to start next year with at Last month, ESL (English as a Second least five course options, building to language) teacher Adva Webber, who 10 by the third year,” she says. “But is also an international olive oil judge, the Council funding is only for one was appointed to the position of year and although the college only Mahurangi ACE coordinator. wants to cover its costs, it will be She says her initial priorities are to important to also find courses that are determine what courses people are financially sustainable.” interested in and to find suitable Adva says she would welcome teachers, preferably located between enquiries from both potential Puhoi and Mangawhai. tutors and anyone who has a course She’s been “fact finding” by meeting suggestion. Info: Phone 021 130 6363 people who are already providing or email mahurangicommunitycentre@ courses in the community. gmail.com

Whangaripo quarry asks for land to be rezoned Winstone Aggregates is seeking a rezoning for its quarry at 998 Matakana Valley Road, a 3.14ha site owned by Fletcher Concrete and Infrastructure Ltd. In a submission to the Auckland Unitary Plan, the company has asked for the land to be rezoned as quarry zone, to be available for future ancillary operations such as overburden disposal. Operations manager Mike McSaveney says the submission does not relate to any future expansion and is solely concerned with enabling works that have already been consented.

Mr McSaveney says there is currently good local demand for the high quality aggregate produced at Whangaripo. “A large proportion of the material produced is supplying major projects such as Millwater, between Silverdale and Orewa, as well as developments in the areas surrounding the quarry,” he says. “Rock at Whangaripo is greywacke, which is ideal for roading and construction, and it is also New Zealand’s predominant concrete aggregate.” Mr McSaveney says there are currently no plans to increase truck movements outside of current consents.

Mahurangimatters 1 November 2013 | 15 Irene Symes says there has been soul searching since Rodney College’s “dark period”.

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New roles for local identities Both local and national politics is getting a bit of a shake-up in the wake of this year’s local body elections. Warkworth Grey Power president Anne The new representatives for the wider Martin, who stood unsuccessfully for Warkworth area are Steve Garner, the Rodney Local Board, has taken up a Beth Houlbrooke and Arkles Bay new job as president of the New Zealand resident Greg Sayers. James Colville First Party. She has been secretary of the was re-elected to represent Wellsford. party for the past six years. Kumeu representative Brenda Steele Meanwhile, her daughter Tracey is expected to be voted chair of the Martin, who decided not to stand Local Board at the inaugural meeting, in this year’s local body elections to replacing Kumeu real estate agent Bob concentrate on her parliamentary Howard, who was not re-elected. career, has been elected as the party’s Warkworth businesswoman Beth deputy leader. Houlbrooke will miss the meeting, Tracey entered Parliament at the 2011 because she is performing at a singing general election as second on the competition in Honolulu. party’s list behind Winston Peters. She The former Act Party candidate got has been involved with the party since the second-highest number of votes its inception in 1993, and Mr Peters in the Warkworth subdivision in this said he was pleased with the caucus year’s local body elections, aligning decision, as she had been an “effective herself with right-wing mayoral and energetic” MP. hopeful John Palino. In the same week, MPs agreed to give She had originally planned to spend an their initial backing to a draft bill put extra 10 days in Hawaii on holiday, but forward by Tracey which would give says she has cut her trip short to allow orphans and unsupported children the her to return home as soon as possible. same clothing allowance that is already She will perform in Honolulu in given to foster children. the Sweet Adelines International About 10,000 orphans and supported barbershop chorus competition as part children currently miss out on the of the Greater Auckland Chorus — a allowance. group she has been part of for more The new roles come as the new than eight years. Rodney Local Board prepares to hold She returns on November 11, and is its inaugural meeting in Wellsford on vowing to give the Local Board her November 4. “primary focus” once she gets back.

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Programme celebrates town’s proud heritage Heritage walkabouts, a remembrance service and a Warkworth settlement re-enactment on the Mahurangi River are just some of the many events planned to mark Warkworth’s 160th anniversary. The heritage scow Jane Gifford will play a pivotal role in the celebrations and visitors can expect to see period costumes being worn at a number of local events. The celebrations will start on Friday, November 8, with a heritage walk through the town area, plus an hourlong excursion on the Jane Gifford. On the following day, November 9, there will be a re-enactment involving descendents of the district’s pioneering families who will arrive at the Warkworth Wharf at 12.30pm. Organiser Dave Parker says Mahurangi old-time row boats and steamers will precede the arrival of the Jane. There are also plans to ferry the descendents in vintage cars through the town to a lunch at the Bridgehouse. Anyone whose family has a long association with the district, who’d like to travel on board, needs to register. The official anniversary day on November 15 will include displays and entertainment at Warkworth School. The programme will also encompass the annual Warkworth Rose and Flower Show in the old Masonic Hall, on Friday November 15, from noon to 5pm, and the Embroiderers Guild display in the Rodney Lodge, on November 15 and 16. The Warkworth and District Museum is staging a special exhibition of

The Warkworth and District Museum is staging a special exhibition of clothing through the ages to mark Warkworth’s 160th anniversary. Pictured with a christening gown is museum volunteer Judy Waters.

clothing through the ages, throughout the week. Events will wind-up on Sunday, November 17. The day will start with a Service of Commemoration & Thanksgiving at the Anglican Church at 9.30am, followed by a founders’ graveside remembrance gathering at the Anglican Cemetery. Tractor buffs will have the chance to indulge their fancy at the Tractorama event at Snells Beach, which starts at 11am. Information about the heritage walkabouts and public sailings on the Jane Gifford is available at www. warkworthwalks.co.nz. To register for the re-enactment sailing, contact Dave Parker at dh.parker@ xtra.co.nz or phone 425 5006.

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Roses in anniversary mood Celebrity landscape designer Tony Murrell will officially open the 93rd Warkworth Rose and Flower Show in the old Masonic Hall on Friday, November 15. Show secretary Annette Sharp says this year’s event will reflect two important anniversaries – Warkworth’s 160th year of European settlement and the Warkworth Embroidery Guild’s 25th anniversary celebration. “Club members will be dressing in period costume and we’ve introduced two new classes with a silver anniversary theme – your choice in a tin, and herbs in a tin,” she says. Altogether there will be 32 classes, ranging from most fragrant rose to the best arrangement in a domestic teapot. Entry is free and there is no limit on the number of entries per person in each class. Entries for best vegetable garden close

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Photo archivists Wallace Wild (right) and Malcolm Clague at Warkworth Museum.

Photos digitised for posterity A catalogue of photographs, which capture the district’s history, are being digitised for posterity at Warkworth Museum. The project started about 20 years ago, when volunteer Malcolm Clague began sorting and indexing the museum’s collection. The photographs, which could number up to 15,000, are being scanned, cleaned and, where necessary, restored by amateur photographer Wallace Wild. They date from about the 1880s onwards and capture everyday domestic

scenes and family groups, as well as local history milestones. Many were taken by Tudor Collins, but there are also many anonymous contributions. Wallace says the purpose of the project is to ensure that should disaster strike, these irreplaceable images aren’t lost. On another note, the museum would welcome donations of old district telephone books. Malcolm says they are an invaluable reference source. Any directory older than 2000 can be left at the museum or the Mahurangi Matters office, at 17 Neville Street, Warkworth.

Lots of prizes events to participate in sausage sizzLe run by sneLLs beach schooL finishing with a grand parade Snells Beach - Rain or shine at the Sunrise Blvd Carpark

Entry $20 (funds benefiting local fire brigade) Advertisement proudly sponsored by All Rural Fencing and Mahurangi Matters

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The law with Nathaniel Heslop manager@wynyardwood.co.nz Wynyard Wood Lawyers & Notaries

The importance of being prepared What happens if you lose the ability to make decisions for yourself? If you haven’t prepared enduring powers of attorney, the likely answer is significant and unnecessary cost. An enduring power of attorney (EPA) is a document that allows someone to deal with both your money and property, or to make decisions about your personal care and welfare. If you cannot make decisions for yourself, and do not have an EPA in place, no-one can make decisions for you without applying to the Family Court. So, what are some of the things you need to consider when creating an EPA? Your attorney will be making decisions about your personal affairs, often working alongside other family members. He or she should have your trust and confidence that they will carry out these duties with integrity and transparency. You may appoint different attorneys to look after your property and personal care, and your welfare, or appoint one person to both roles. You can only have one attorney for your personal care and welfare, but may appoint more than one attorney to make decisions about your property. If an attorney cannot continue, and you have not named a replacement attorney in the EPA, then you will need to apply to the Family Court for an attorney to be appointed. An attorney cannot choose their own replacement. An attorney must act in your best interests and in accordance with the minimum standards outlined by the law. While you are able to make decisions, your attorney must act under your directions. A relevant health practitioner will decide when you are no longer able to make your own decisions. An attorney is not able to benefit themselves or any other person unless you have authorised them to do so in the EPA. You are also able to require your attorney to consult with other people named in the EPA before making significant decisions, and provide other loved ones with a right to request information from the attorney. If someone is concerned about the decisions your attorney is making, they can apply to the Family Court to have any of the attorney’s actions reviewed. Having EPAs are a pre-requisite to entering a residential care facility and widely seen as part of a pragmatic approach to ensuring the orderly administration of your affairs. On your death, the attorney can no longer make decisions for you and the executor and trustees named in your will are responsible for carrying out your wishes.

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One of Warkworth’s oldest restaurants has been given a new name and a makeover. Red Rice restaurant, formerly known as Warkworth Thai Restaurant, sits in a prime position overlooking the Mahurangi River and has been run by Trini Sheard and her family for the past 11 years. They decided it was time to redecorate and extend the menu to encompass food from Malaysia and Indonesia. “Nowadays people are more aware of south-east Asian cuisine – other than Thai,” Trini says. “We’re offering more choices for our loyal customers and hoping to attract new customers.” Dishes that have been added to the popular Thai line up include beef rendang, green papaya salad, laksa, mie goreng and nasi goreng. There’ll also be more gluten-free and vegetarian choices, an increase in the selection of satays, and a new wine list with a variety of Matakana Coast & Country wines. Trini is from Indonesia and grew up in a catering business. “It’s been in my blood and what I know. My mum has been giving me new tips for the menu. I inherited my passion for cooking from her.” The family fell in love with the beauty of New Zealand and the Rodney

Trini Sheard has given her restaurant a new name and look

district in particular, so they decided to settle here. “We bought a property at Hatfields Beach and then this place became available,” she says of the Wharf Street premises. “We thought: ‘it’s now or never’. We took it on and have been here ever since.” As well as the new name and signage, the restaurant has undergone a total refurbishment that has created an ambiance to match the beautiful outlook. Trini says there’s always something to look at from the windows — be it the lush native bush alongside the river, ducks, geese or the Jane Gifford — and the food is better than ever. Red Rice Restaurant is BYOW and fully licensed and open for lunch and dinner.

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Jo Baker will guide you on a journey back to health at her Tuscan retreat, Chianti, south of Warkworth. The former TVNZ marketing executive’s life changed dramatically 30 years ago after struggling with severe, recurring health issues, including inflammation, bloating, migraine headaches, abdominal cysts, and recurrent infection. After surgeons removed several organs without solving her abdominal issues, they planned to perform a hysterectomy. Instead, Jo embarked on a process of food elimination, removing gluten and dairy from her diet, which she says resolved all her issues almost immediately. She has since dedicated her life to helping other people with their health and has extensive experience in natural medicine, homeopathy, naturopathy, homotoxicology and allergies. She says damage to the gut through diet, stress and toxicity is responsible for more problems than people realise. “Many challenging conditions and autoimmune issues we are experiencing today can be traced back to it,” she believes. “Our impaired gut becomes porous and leaky, allowing toxins to invade our entire system. Our immune system cannot keep up with this constant

Vince Anaki has been a visitor to Mahurangi for years. Now he’s moved his home to Algies Bay and his renamed business — Kowhai Denture Services — to Snells Beach. The Niuean-born clinical dental technician came to New Zealand as a 10-year-old and married local girl Ros Algie from Algies Bay in 1965. He started his dental services apprenticeship in 1967 and spent several years in the Navy and Army. In 1982 he started his own business making false teeth from his lab in Francis Street, Takapuna. Vince and Ros have made frequent trips north over the years to visit family and have spent the last three years living at the old Algie homestead at the southern end of the beach while their new house is planned. “Ever since I met Ros in ’64 I fell in love with the area. My brother-inlaw said he’d like us to shift up and look after the homestead until it’s demolished. I think my wife was a little bit homesick and she jumped at the chance to come back to where she was raised.” Vince says all sorts of people need false teeth – from younger people who’ve suffered sporting injuries to older people whose teeth are failing. He can

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onslaught and fails to prevent viruses and bacteria and so on from entering the bloodstream and cells.” She also believes the porous lining of the gut fails to help us absorb nutrients we need, causing nutritional deficiency. “We aren’t so much what we eat. In actual fact, we are only what we can absorb,” she says. Before moving to Warkworth, she ran Okura River Retreat and Okura River Beach Horseriding Enlightened Horsemanship Instruction. She sought a larger property where she could run a detox clinic as well and found the perfect spot around a year ago – a Tuscan villa beside Ransom Winery.

Vince Anaki has moved to Algies Bay from Takapuna.

replace individual teeth or whole sets using the latest technology. “I’ll start with an initial chat to get to know the patient. I’ll examine their oral cavity and check their medical history, then I go and do what I have to do.” Vince says it can take several appointments until the patient is completely satisfied, but false teeth can often give people a new lease of life. Benefits include improved selfesteem and more enjoyment of food. “Once they’ve had them for a while they’re happy and say: `Why didn’t I do this years ago?’” His business means Kowhai Coast residents can get their teeth fitted locally for the first time.

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localbusiness Warkworth plumber Greg Jones with his two awards.

The breakfast encouraged local employers to support the new youth employment initiative.

MP hosts business breakfast

Employers were invited to a breakfast in Warkworth on October 18 to garner support for Futureworks, a local partnership aimed at facilitating work and training for local young people. The breakfast was organised by NZ First MP Tracey Martin, who said Futureworks was a new model, aimed at young people between the ages of 18 and 35. It offered opportunities for internships and employment, which did not incur massive debt. Guest presenters were Huia Hanlen from the Ministry of Education, Michaela Salmond from the Helensville Women and Family Centre, and Mark Gatt from Futureworks, based at Springboard Community Works. Huia said despite the fact that seven

out of 10 school leavers didn’t go to university, the education system was designed to send them there. “The question being asked now is what are we doing for those other seven,” she said. “A new approach involves schools and businesses providing vocational pathways with the curriculum built around those pathways rather than set subjects. For instance, in south Auckland, schools are partnering with the airport in the area of logistics ,and in West Auckland we have schools looking at health pathways. “Students are doing better because they can see the relevance of what they’re learning.” Info: Springboard on 425 4623 or email mail@springboard.org.nz

Laser Plumbing wins awards Laser Plumbing Warkworth has been recognised as one of New Zealand’s most successful electrical and plumbing businesses — with two certificates to hang on the wall to prove it. The business, which employs seven Plumbing Gasfitting & Drainlayers Ltd. staff, recently beat 90 other members Greg says he was “blown away” to receive of the Laser group to win Laser NZ’s the awards, which he largely attributes “rising star” award. It also took out the to having a great team, who are a healthy “outstanding growth” award at a Laser mix of youth and experience. International conference in Auckland. “They are the cream of the crop, and Laser Group’s general manager, Scott while we are working hard, it is nice Carr, says owner Greg Jones has put to receive some recognition, although an “exceptional amount of effort” into this was totally unexpected.” growing and improving the business He also wanted to thank the community since joining the group five years ago. for supporting the business, in what It previously traded as Greg Jones had been a “full on” year.

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Mark Sim 021 102 4561 tplumber@xtra.co.nz

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reasonable rates. Contact Kathy on 422 0891 or puhoi.hall@hiko.co.nz

MINI DIGGER FOR HIRE with or without driver. Very competitive rates. Ph Don 09 425 8501 or 021 527 017.

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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING FOR SALE PIGLETS 8 weeks old, from $80. Large whites. Phone 425 7942.

RAWLEIGH Products. Ph Pat 425 8851 FLIGHTS

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www.jimsmowing.co.nz SCENIC FLIGHTS 30 mins $55; 20 mins $40; Min. 3 passengers. Trial flights $79. Gift vouchers available. GREAT BARRIER FLIGHTS. Special stopover up to 4 hours. Return $110. Min. 3 passengers. One way flights $115 each. Min 2 passengers. NORTH CAPE FLIGHTS $395 each.

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Hypnotherapy with Scope Hypnosis. Phone 0508 SCOPE ME (726 736) or email: lisa@scopehypnosis.com

HOME MAINTENANCE HANCOX UPHOLSTERY RECOVER SPECIALIST Antiques & contemporary styles. Recycling furniture for 41 years. John Hancox, 14 Bambro Street, Phone 425 0934. HANDYMAN – THE MAINTENANCE MAN Your one stop fix-it-man. Phone Jim 422 3725 or 021 254 2048 or visit www.themaintenancemanjim.co.nz HANDYMAN SERVICES All building work to odd jobs. Fast & efficient. Phone Graeme 021 775 943. RETAINING WALLS Wooden retaining walls and fencing. Owner/operator 25+ years experience. For complete quality projects ph Bruce (09) 425 7766. LAWNS - Contouring, prepping and laying. Owner/operator 25+yrs experience. For complete quality projects phone Bruce (09) 425 7766. BRIAN’S PEST CONTROL SERVICES & MAINTENANCE treatment of spiders, ants, cockroaches, flies, & all pest problems commercial & residential. Ph 09 420 3449 leave message. STEVE’S MAINTENANCE lawns, hedges, waterblasting, rubbish removal, section clearing, property maintenance. No job too big or small. Phone Steve 029 770 7101 or 09 425 9966. Serving Warkworth, Snells, Matakana, Sandspit.

TANK WATER TESTING Find out what bad-bugs are in your drinking water. We collect, test and report. Phone Simon at 09 422 9345 or tankwater@ xtra.co.nz WATER FILTERS Underbench filters & whole house Ultra violet filters – Kill and remove ecoli/bacteria. FREE site visits. Ph Steve 09 945 2282 or visit www.purewaterservices.co.nz WATER PUMPS Low water pressure? Get it sorted. Sales, service and installation. Work guaranteed. Steve 09 945 2282 ww.purewaterservices.co.nz MAINTENANCE SERVICE Rubbish removal, weed control, water blasting, decks, drives, paths, fence painting & repairs. Warkworth - Matakana & Beaches. Jeff is reliable and punctual. Phone 027 425 7357 or 425 7357.

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Please apply in writing: burnette@opc.net.nz or O’Connor Planning Consultants Limited, PO Box 591, Warkworth 0941. Please mark all correspondence: Office Manager/Admin Support. Applications close Friday 8th November 2013.

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

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Phone 09 423 8945 Email: lynz.c@xtra.co.nz MARKETS KIDS MARKET Sat 16th Nov, 9am12pm, Warkworth Primary School Senior Hall. Buy & sell new and used kids items. For bookings & info contact Nicky 422 2382 or email: pta@ warkworth.school.nz MUSEUM SUMMER MARKET 1st Saturday of the month, 8am, Old Masonic Hall, Baxter Street, Warkworth. Enquiries Warkworth 425 8391.

PAINTING & DECORATING GREEN BEAR PAINTING - reliable, quality service. Phone 09 423 0155 (Matakana) or 021 063 2375. Bruce McCarthy.

Saturday 30th November 2013 Guest Speakers: Bronson Young Healing available & Cuppa $5 entry fee - All Welcome! 2pm Phone: 09 431 2120

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WELLSFORD COUNTRY SHOW Saturday 23 November 2013 Trade sites, food, market & craft stalls available - phone Lynette - 09 423 8857 For Entertainment enquires phone Edwina - 09 423 9266 www.wellsfordcountryshow.com wellsfordcountryshow@xtra.co.nz

SITUATIONS VACANT THE COFFEE CHICK – Mobile experienced Barista reqd, $16/hr, full driver’s licence. Call/text 0274 228 772.

TUITION GUITAR LESSONS Patient & flexible to suit your needs. Ph Martin 422 3037.

Nanny & More! Quality full-time local courses for nanny & childcare careers Call Amanda now for free info! 424 3055 nannyacademy.ac.nz

TV SERVICES & SALES FREEVIEW TV, Audio, Installation, Faults & Supply. Andrew 021 466 394 or 422 2221. ALL FREEVIEW INSTALLATIONS Dish, Aerial, Additional Outlet .. THE TV MAN IS THE ONE! FREE QUOTE Call JIM THE MAINTENANCE MAN 021 254 2048 or visit www.themaintencemanjim.co.nz

TV SERVICES Freeview, dishes, aerials, boxes. Sales, installation and repairs. Phone Gavin 027 476 6115.

WANTED CASH PAID Tools & Machinery, Shed & garage clearouts. All things considered. Call or txt 021 161 5139. GLENFIELD TRADING BUY buy second hand goods servicing surrounding WW area. Ph Graham on 09 443 6013. HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED for couple. Jan or Feb 2014, Snells Beach to Leigh area. Phone 09 627 9768 or 022 029 0524

WORK WANTED EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER/ NANNY, Honest, reliable, trained, registered, with B.Ed. Excel refs. Phone Barbara 422 6342 or 0272 409 878.

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CATHOLIC CHURCH

www.holyname.org.nz

Holy Mass Timetable: WARKWORTH

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

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SS. Peter & Paul Church Sunday: 8.30am

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WarkWorth Methodist Cnr Neville & Church Sts, Warkworth Parish Office: Ph 425 8660 Sunday Service 10.30am Hall Bookings PH 425 8053 snell’s Beach coMMunity church 325 Mahurangi East Rd Sunday Service 9am The Minister will be available every Thursday afternoon Hall Bookings PH 425 5707 Point Wells coMMunity church Williams Cres, Point Wells Sunday Services 2nd & 4th Sundays at 9.30am Mainly-Music Programme Thurs, 10am-11am, during school terms. PH 425 8660 for furtHer information

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Mass anniversary celebrates 800 years of marriage Marriage was very definitely the topic of conversation when 20 couples jointly celebrated their 40th wedding anniversaries at Te Ao Marama Maori Cultural Centre in Te Hana on October 12. The combined ruby anniversary is the third time the group has marked a marriage milestone together. The first gathering was at 20 years in 1993, at the former Dome Valley Roadhouse. The celebration got Auckland-wide coverage when they phoned Peter Sinclair’s radio show Loveline. At the dinner in Te Hana, the couples shared the highs and lows they had faced since taking their traditional oaths while still in their 20s. It was noted that in total, they had 800 years of relationship experience. Their conclusion was that it’s not only marrying the right partner, but being the right partner that counts. The couples celebrating were: Graham and Angela Bridson, Roger and Maxine Neville, Dave and Toni Oldfield, Dave Warkworth New World made the and Carolynne Andrews, Allan and Grant, Andrew and Judy Grimmer, Alan and Robyn Osborne, Russell and Marie anniversary cake and presented the Heather Becroft, Alvyn and Valerie and Dawn Heywood, Rob and Karen Rambaud, Leon and Brendda Salt, Mike couples with a bouquet of flowers in Borrows, Lester and Raewynne Lennon, Roger and Christine Littin, Mac and Sue Smith, Richard and Kathy Te Borrows,Willie and Nancy Bowmar, Jim and Di McLaren, Ralph and Stephanie Haara, Dave and Alison Taylor. recognition of their achievement.

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History

with Judy Waters, Warkworth & District Museum www.wwmuseum.orconhosting.net.nz

Hard times in early Warkworth In the early days of the 20th century, on a site adjacent to Warkworth’s old Post Office, stood the township’s smallest house. There was one room, one door, no windows and the dimensions allowed space for a bed, a table, chairs and other sundry articles. A feature of the interior, covering one whole wall of the quaint little cottage, was a large print depicting an English dragon on a galloping horse. The occupants of the cottage were two brothers named John and Jim Sink. No mention is made of their origins or nationality, but as they grew older there was concern for their welfare and they were taken to the Costley Home in Auckland. Jim was moved to hospital where he later died but John, always reluctant to leave Warkworth, kept absconding and returning to his old home. He was frequently arrested for disorderly behaviour and was eventually threatened with imprisonment. Having no means of support, he agreed to settle in a home run by the Little Sisters of the Poor. The house, which was described as being built in the early colonial style using shingles and kerosene tins, burnt to the ground in February 1921. At the time there were few regrets, but if it had survived it would have been an interesting example of a lifestyle in hard times. Fire was both friend and foe to the early settlers. It was necessary for cooking, heating, clearing the land and in industry, but caused many disasters. Fine homesteads and humble cottages alike were razed to the ground, leaving only the brick chimneys standing. In Warkworth’s main street, a number of serious fires destroyed the original shops, and others were demolished in the name of progress. Those that

The Civil Brothers store dominated Queen Street, in Warkworth, in the early 1920s.

survive show true colonial character, and add to the naturally pleasant surroundings of the town. The oldest of these, dating from the 1860s, would be the flour mill manager’s house (now the Cook residence) and parts of the Warkworth Hotel, which was opened on that site by John Southgate. It replaced an earlier hotel further down the river. Charles Thomson built Broomfield House and Hinemoa House in the 1870s. The Masonic Hall followed in 1879 and the Courthouse in 1880. The area occupied by the Bridgehouse is historically

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significant as the home of Warkworth’s founder, John Anderson Brown. He did not live to see the town grow but he chose the location, laid out and named the first streets, began the first industry and donated land for a church, hall, cemetery and village green. As we look back on 160 years of settlement, how relevant is the legacy left by early settlers in this changing world? They came to a new country with a dream of a better life for their families and began to build a town. Perhaps the story of the Sink brothers illustrates how far we have come.

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Living with degenerative eye disease: life goes on When Warkworth guitar teacher Martin Casey was eight, he started becoming clumsy at night. His mother took him to a doctor Martin Casey was and he was diagnosed with retinitis diagnosed with a pigmentosa — a degenerative eye degenerative eye disease that often ends up in blindness. disease as a boy. There is no cure and Martin’s ability to see has gradually diminished. In 2001, he had 30 percent of his vision left but in the past 10 years that has fallen to 5 percent. “The cells are dying from the outside in, so I’ve got tunnel vision. I still see some shapes and shades of light but it’s particularly bad at night. There’s been frustrations along the way but it isn’t as bad as losing it immediately.” His mother was concerned at what lay ahead, but he took the condition in his stride. “At the end of the day life goes on. You meet visually impaired but he was reluctant to let his bosses the Blind (RNZFB) in Parnell. He people and you realise you can still know he had an eye problem. “It wasn’t was equipped with a device that works lead a normal life.” affecting my work and I didn’t want like an electrical magnifying glass to Martin grew up in Kaitaia and moved them to get the wrong impression. enlarge screen text, a piece of software to Auckland in 1990 to do a certificate Blind people tend to be put in a box.” called “Jaws” which reads out what’s on in micro-computing at what is now Older people sometimes speak loudly his computer screen, and a cellphone known as AUT University. “I could and slowly to Martin, or ask his wife screen reader to hear text messages. get by doing normal classwork and Tania what he would like to eat, When Martin was made redundant got a job as a computer administrator, within his earshot. in 2009, he and Tania decided to but began needing an alternative to In 2003 he got a job as the Auckland make a lifestyle change and moved to my keyboard.” region fundraising manager for the Warkworth. A few colleagues knew he used a cane Royal New Zealand Foundation for “Our boy Charlie was four and the

kindy was next door. I wanted to be a stay-at-home Dad and spend the last year with him before he went to school.” Not long after, Martin and Tania bought the Unicorn Bookshop on Warkworth’s Neville Street. Martin often walks to work by himself from his home on Albert Street and relies on the beeping crossing signal to help him get across the Hill Street intersection. He does the books for the shop and also works from home as a guitar teacher. The 42-year-old says he is passionate about cooking but it requires careful planning and an organised kitchen. He stays in touch with the Foundation for the Blind via its “extensive” talking book service, getting regular versions of National Geographic, Time, NZ Listener and North & South. *Blind Week runs from October 29 to November 4 and is opportunity for the RNZFB to fundraise. The foundation deals with 11,500 people, has been around since 1890 and is the country’s main provider of sight-loss services. Every day an average of three Kiwis who are blind or have low vision register with the RNZFB.

SummerSet fallS – love the life! Great people make a great retirement village. Nowhere is that truer than at Summerset Falls. We have a warm and welcoming community where the greetings are friendly and the smiles are genuine. We’re here to enjoy life – whether it’s the organised activities or just getting together for a cup of tea and a chat. There are so many things to do here – but it’s always up to you which activities you choose to enjoy. For more information call Steven Garner on 09 425 1202. You’ll find Summerset Falls at 31 Mansel Drive, Warkworth.

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Dr Donaldson has safely performed hundreds of small incision cataract operations at the Rodney Surgical centre since it opened in 2010. “I highly recommend Dr Donaldson for the excellent results and attention my wife and I received during our cataract surgery.” Mr M, Warkworth No referral necessary. Phone Eye Doctors on 09 520 9689 to make an appointment at the Warkworth Medical Centre.

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Health with Dr David Hassan Coast to Coast Health Care

Where have all the GPs gone? A year or two ago, our industry magazine ran an article titled Making General Practice Sexy. It was sparked by a medical student, choosing which career path to take, likening General Practice to wearing a corduroy suit. Being a surgeon was like wearing a tuxedo, he suggested. Now I am extremely comfortable in corduroy with leather elbow patches, but it does raise an important question, and one that I get asked by my patients at least once a day: “Where have all the GPs gone?” Coast to Coast Healthcare is a rural General Practice, and practices like these are facing the brunt of the heath workforce crisis. There are no longer many doctors prepared to spend more than 20 years working by themselves in a small town covering their patients 24/7, like many of the doctors you may remember. We no longer work in such isolation, but some of the same problems still apply. So what factors are at play here? Well, one factor is the changing demographic of our new doctors. The pakeha New Zealand-born male makes up a much lower proportion of medical school graduates than, say, 20 years ago, replaced by more females and non-pakeha males. This new demographic is more likely to work in the cities or overseas than a small town with corrugated iron animals (not Tirau). Female doctors may need to take time off for a family and may not be interested in taking on after-hours commitments. There is a real drain overseas, too. Most young doctors get at least weekly enticements to go and work in Australia. The temptation is strong. Doctors’ partners are important, too. They now have careers to be cultivated, that towns like Kaiwaka or Hakaru may not cater for. The average age of a GP in New Zealand is around 52. As some GPs retire, there will be no one to take their places. The current model of each patient having “their doctor” is about to hit the wobbles, and in some cases it already has. This is a massive problem with patients, and rightly so. Having one person who knows all about you and who you know you get along with (and may have delivered you) is great. Continuity like this may well be safer and definitely saves the hassle of starting from square one with a new person. So what are the solutions? How can a clinic provide continuity without the same doctor growing old with you? Well Coast to Coast has been working on this. We have brilliant nurses and support staff. They have often been around longer than weatherman Jim Hickey and will probably know a bit about you. They are trained to a high level, and are sometimes able to prescribe, perform procedures and give quality advice without needing the doctor. Technology helps as well. A well-kept electronic medical record helps get a new doctor up to speed quickly and ensures they are aware of most patient issues — their health problems, when the next blood tests are due, letters from the hospital etc. Lastly, a well-informed patient can provide their own continuity. Make your health your business — know what your medical problems are, as well as that of your families, your allergies, what medications you take and what they are for. Have a go at diagnosing yourself before you see the doctor (don’t leave it too late!) and keep them honest by becoming an expert at your particular problems. If you do see a doctor around, new or old, please look after them, like you would a kokako or tuatara. Who knows, they may just choose to stay.

Waitemata district tops for health Residents living in the Waitemata District Health Board area are among the healthiest in New Zealand, according to a new report. The Ministry of Health report shows that overall, the Waitemata district has the lowest death rate for its population among all 20 health districts in New Zealand. Waitemata also has the lowest mortality rates associated with cancer and heart disease nationally, and is one of three District Health Boards with the lowest mortality rates from stroke. Waitemata DHB chief executive Dr Dale Bramley says the findings are consistent with data showing the district’s population is also the longest-living in the country, with an average life expectancy of 84 years. The report accounts for differences in population structures, and compares groups with different age structures as well as data from different years.

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Serving the eye needs of North Shore and Rodney for over 30 years Purpose-built eye consulting rooms in Warkworth. Surgery available at Rodney Surgical Centre or Shore Surgery, Milford, as appropriate. For your convenience consultations available at Milford, Red Beach and Warkworth.

• Milford Eye Clinic, 181 Shakespeare Road, Milford • Coastcare, Red Beach Shopping Centre, Red Beach If you really want, Jim’s Mowing franchisor Gary Turton will also stencil a moustache onto your lawn as part of Movember.

Mowers get moustaches

Local Jim’s Mowing workers will be wearing their best mo’s to raise money for the men’s health month of Movember. Customers may notice that while their “If they really like my mo’ and would lawns and edges are as neat as ever, the like to add to my own contribution, same can’t be said for the faces of the they can ask me about donating to gardeners, who will be battling it out Movember online on behalf of Jim’s for facial hair supremacy. Mowing,” Gary says. Gary Turton, the regional franchisor The “Jim’s Mowvember” initiative is of Jim’s Mowing, already sports a fine part of the franchise’s commitment to beard but says he will shave it off at the it’s local communities, he says. end of October. He will grow a mo’ The group recently renewed a partnership during November and is encouraging other Jim’s “mo bros” to do the same. with Neighbourhood Support where franchisees report any suspicious He says that with more than 200 behaviour in their neighbourhoods, in a mowing franchisees planning to take bid to tackle property crime. part, the Jim’s group hopes to not only make a sizeable donation at the end Movember is a month-long global of Movember, but also to get people charity initiative to raise awareness, support and funding for prostate talking about men’s health issues. Fifteen people are employed by the cancer and depression. franchise that stretches from East Coast It aims to increase awareness by Bays to Whangarei. They are looking getting people talking, educating men forward to growing a moustache for about the health risks they face, and the occasion and hope their clients will raising funds for research and support notice the stylish new look. programmes.

Tips for Men’s Health yy Stay mentally healthy - We all go through spells of feeling down, but when you’re depressed you feel persistently sad for weeks or months, rather than just a few days. Depression is a real illness with real symptoms, and it’s not a sign of weakness or something you can “snap out of” by “pulling yourself together”. Work on your mental wellbeing by staying physically healthy, enjoying a good diet, cutting down on alcohol, regular exercise, and taking time out for fun and relaxation. With the right treatment and support, most people can make a full recovery from depression so, if you, or someone you know, have been feeling low for a few weeks or months, visit your GP. yy Eat a healthy diet - Fill up with fruits, vegetables, wholegrains and choose healthy proteins such as lean meats, poultry, fish, beans and nuts. Eat foods low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt and added sugars. Drink water instead of beverages that contain a lot of sugar such as softdrinks, sports drinks, fruit drinks and shakes. The best source of vitamins is from food.

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Mahurangi College’s top sports men and women were honoured at the annual Sports Blue Awards night held on October 23. The Girls Rugby Sevens, which came second in the inaugural Condors Sevens national competition held in Auckland at the end of last year, picked up the Team of the Year Award. The team competed in the Condor, against colleges from around NZ, after winning the North Harbour Competition. Head girl Ruahei Demant was named Sportswoman of the Year for her achievements in touch, rugby and rugby sevens. Tim Snedden, who recently returned from competing in the 18ft skips competition in San Francisco, was named Sportsman of the Year. Guest speaker at the awards dinner was former Black Fern Chantal Baker. Other awards were presented to: Members of the Girls Rugby Sevens, from left, Ruahei Demant, Ariaana Osborne, Nicole Adams, Sports Achievers of the Year – Amelia and Leo Arnerich, Angus Adamson, Ariaana Osborne, Top sports award recipients Tim Snedden and Simone Stinton and Kiritapu Demant. Brooke Adamson, Brooke Moka, Calum Rice, Ruahei Demant. Christian Mitchell, Devon and Kiritapu Demant, and Kiritapu Demant; Sailing – Angus and Brooke Elliot and Timothy Snedden, Forrest Axford, Jessica Adamson, Jordan Stevenson, Pia Schuster, Savannah Innes, Jordan Stevenson, Lucy and Rebecca Twhigg, Sports all rounder Alana Torrie has been named Gordon, Shannen Mills, Timothy Snedden, Tristan Pearl Williamson, Pia Schuster, Rory McKay, Rodney College’s Senior Sportswoman of the Year. Gill; Swimming – Amelia Arnerich, Chantelle Samantha Jones, Sarah Wilson, Savannah Gordon, Alana, who lives in Mangawhai, was presented Allen, Chantelle Maher, Ella Harnish, Vincent Shannen Mills, Thea Henderson and Tristan Gill. with her award at a prize-giving on October Bubbert; Touch – Ariaana Osborne, Brooke Moka, Athletics – Louis Young, Tonya Bortherway, Zoe Carlin Dunn, Danika McKenzie, Devon Demant, 24. Her award recognises her many sporting Illingworth; Cricket – Findlay Buchanan, Liam Kristopher Middleton, Lachlan Williams, Lewis achievements in athletics, swimming, triathlon, Jones, Liam Wewege, Shannon Kloppers, Shaun Arthur, Mako Osborne, Mariana Winiana, Nathan cross country and tennis. Beamish, Van Grooby; Equestrian – Courtney Bull, Scott Fabricius, Scye Griffiths, Stacey and Selwyn Collins was named Senior Sportsman of Winterbottom; Football – Amelia Arnerich, Tonya Botherway, Tama Hawken, Tamara Hagger, the Year for his achievements in athletics, golf Benjamin Holland, Frank Walkington, Jack Clark, William Haughey; Underwater hockey – Amelia and hockey. Jackson Wood, Jessica Innes, Katie Lester, Lochlan and Leo Arnerich, Cakyn Rice, Christian Mitchell, Other award recipients were: Junior Sportswoman Piper, Sean Wilcox, Summer Bowden; Gymnastics Elliot Snedden, Forrest Axford, Lucy and Rebecca – Alice Malyon, Junior Sportsman – Joshua Eagle, – Rhys Jones, Thea Henderson; Hockey – Alexandra Twhigg, Pearl Williamson, Rory McKay, Samantha Student Coach of the Year – Bronson Young, and and Theo Neumann, Brianna Cadwallader, Jones, Sarah Wilson; Underwater rugby – Forrest Captain of the Year – Daniel Hassall. Courtney Winterbottom; Rugby Sevens – Devon Axford; Wrestling – Tenanoa Kaimanga.

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It’s time to banish those annoying creepy crawlies With the weather getting warmer, bugs are breeding and before you know it they’ll be getting under your skin. Brian Ellis of Brian’s Pest Control says webbing spiders are in full bloom right now and will soon be spread by the wind. The little critters weave webs that become more noticeable as dust passes through them. He says daddy longlegs are harder to kill off with his usual pyrethrum broad-spectrum spray as they have very small feet and don’t have much contact with the surface. White tail spiders are also common around Mahurangi and you can be bitten if you have the misfortune of disturbing one. “They use venom to kill their pray and it can be as bad as a wasp or bee sting,” Brian says. “You don’t know whether you’re allergic until you’ve been bitten. If you are, you might have to spend the night in hospital.” He says white tails can be transported around the country on trucks or in luggage. They hide in nooks and crannies and often go to the back of cupboards to eat daddy longlegs. Flies are also about to produce masses of babies. “We start out with large

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blowflies at the beginning of summer, then house flies and lesser house flies come through. It’s clear they like different temperatures.” Meanwhile, October is the month that wasps start building their nests. “The queen starts nesting solo – she has to feed and lay all the eggs. After 28 days they turn into adults and start flying around in January.” After that the queen stays on the nest permanently, laying up to 200 eggs a day. “The nest quickly becomes

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How to declutter your home It is so cathartic dispatching unused items out of your life. So says local designer Gill Warren, who has been on a mission since January 1 to declutter her life. “I have been quitting at least one item per day that I no longer need. Things range from kitchenware, or phone contacts who never ring me, plastic garden pots in the garden shed that I ‘might’ use one day, vegetable seeds or packaged food past their use-by date. I give it away, sell it on Trade Me or dump the excess baggage – what doesn’t sell on Trade Me for $1 reserve, goes out either via donate.org.nz or friends or rubbish collection.” Enticing family to do likewise may only happen if they can see the results of your actions, says Gill. Encourage children to put away some toys for bringing back another time, maybe in winter when they are indoors more often, she says. Or perhaps the toys could go to hospital-bound kids. She suggests that husbands sometimes need help in their shed or garage – an inexpensive set of drawers from Hospice’s Wednesday morning furniture sales could prove ideal to help store bottles of nails, screws, glues. Out-of-season clothes and shoes can be stored in clear plastic boxes (so you can see what it is) for storage in a spare

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room; those awkward bathroom items such as ear buds can be stacked in storage caddies with drawers and clear plastic bags with hooks are useful for hanging items in cupboards. Art or photos on the wall fade and may need refreshing – or a new item could be put in an existing frame. Often, the hardest part is starting, says Gill. She suggests taking photos of your entire property, starting from the gate and taking images right to the back fence, then printing them out so you can see your site more objectively. You can then see which areas are less than attractive, particularly to visitors. Even simple things like tidying away hoses, smartening up the garage, and tidying up inside can make a big difference, she says.

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Swimming pools yy Circulate the water – Pool water must be circulated for the chemicals to work properly and to avoid bacteria and algae taking hold. Circulate for at least 12 hours each day during the swimming season. During the off-season, filter for at least six hours each day. The best time to circulate the water is during the day. yy Clean the filter – The filter is one of your most important pieces of equipment. It removes both visible debris and most microscopic matter. When material gets trapped on or in the filter, remove it by backwashing (check your manufacturer’s guidelines on backwashing). Filters also need to be chemically cleaned regularly to remove oils, scale and deeply embedded debris. yy Brush and vacuum – All swimming pools have areas with little or no circulation. To prevent algae and bacteria from growing, the walls and floor should be brushed and vacuumed at least once a week. Brushing is a must, even if you use an automatic pool cleaner or a regular service person. yy Test the water – The amount of people using your pool, the weather and product application can all affect the balance of your water. Test your water two to three times per week. yy Use the right products – Apply the right products to your pool water at the right time. It will help provide a healthy pool and protect your equipment and pool surfaces.

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leaves regularly. About 30 percent of your pond’s water should be removed every six to 10 weeks. yy Fish are good at controlling bugs and pests. Every now and then give your pond plants a blast with the hose so the bugs drop in the water for the fish to eat. yy Mosquitoes hate moving water so if you use a waterfall or fountain you won’t have a problem. If you don’t have moving water, add a few tablespoons of vegetable oil to the water. It stops them from breathing but it can also suffocate fish.

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Preparation the key to sprucing up your walls Spring is a good time to get out the paintbrush and give your house a new coat. Manager of Resene in Warkworth, Raewyn Saggers, says if you’ve never painted anything before, you need to learn what types of paint to use. “Ask yourself, is it for the interior or exterior? Has it been painted or stained before and what types of products have been used in the past?” She says the most common paint people use nowadays is acrylic – but some oil products are preferred on ceilings, window frames and doors because they’re better at hiding stains. “Acrylic enamel has replaced most enamels. It has a similar look but a longer curing time. It’s more user friendly and washes out in water.” Raewyn says some stains are like a film of paint, while others are clear and show the wood grain underneath. “If you’re painting a deck you need to give it a waterblast first, but make sure the pressure isn’t too high as it can leave lines and fur the timber up.” When painting the exterior, it’s also important to give your house a wash to start with. “It should be done at least once a year,” Raewyn says. “It stops any contaminants breaking through the surface like mould or

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Ticket giveaway Mahurangi Matters has a double pass to the Shogun Orchestra to giveaway. Write your name and daytime phone number on the back of an envelope and post to: Shogun Competition, Mahurangi Matters, PO Box 701 Warkworth or send us a private message on our Facebook page marked Shogun. Entries close November 6.

The enchanted world of fairy tales will come to life on stage at Warkworth Primary School this month. Year 6 students are presenting their version of Mirror Image, directed by Nigel Rogers. Taking the lead roles will be Eli Hallam as the woodsman and Kiana Kaipo-Ridings as Danica. Altogether, the production will involve about 70 students, both on stage and backstage. The play will be held in the senior hall on November 6 and 7. Tickets can be purchased from the school office.

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My husband is often heard to say: “If the most memorable part of the meal was the food, you need to get new friends”. What he really means is that while food is the vital way in which we mark the things that matter in life, it is only an excuse to sit down at a table to eat and celebrate with others. Christmas and the summer holidays are rapidly approaching and I am determined this year to be organised well ahead of time with the food preparation, so that I can enjoy the company of friends and family who are visiting. These are brave words as I haven’t managed it yet in 41 years of Christmas dinners. I remember that my Mum always had her Christmas cake, pudding and filling for the tarts made before the end of October, giving the ingredients plenty of time to mature and integrate, so it really is time to get cracking on those type of things. Trying out any new recipes ahead of time is also a good idea, and helps with lowering stress levels at the busiest and usually hottest time of the year. Planning menus and shopping well ahead for most of the ingredients also helps. These cookies are great as tin-fillers for unexpected guests and go just as well with a glass of wine or a cup of tea.

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• 140g flour • ½ tsp baking powder • ½ tsp salt • 75g rolled oats • 125g unsalted butter • 75g dark brown sugar

• 100g castor sugar • 1 egg • ½ tsp vanilla extract • 75g dried cranberries • 50g pecans, roughly chopped • 140g white chocolate buttons, chopped

Preheat oven to 180C. Put flour, baking powder, salt and rolled oats into a bowl. Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl, then beat in egg and vanilla. Beat in flour mixture and then fold in cranberries, chopped pecans and chocolate. Set biscuit dough in the fridge for 15 minutes. Roll tablespoons of dough into a ball with hands, place them on a lined or greased baking sheet and flatten lightly with a fork. Don’t overcrowd, you may need two sheets. Cook for 15 minutes until pale gold. Leave the tray on a cool surface and let biscuits harden for 5 minutes. Remove with a spatula and cool fully on a wire rack. If you wish, dust with icing sugar before just before serving.

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Acoustic balladeer plays Leigh Singer-songwriter Sam RB will bring her intimate performance style to Leigh Sawmill Café on November 10. Sam has two albums, including a track Leigh Sawmill. I love playing music on in the NZ film The Insatiable Moon Queen Street, but one of the reasons I and the NZ Olympic song Stand Tall, do so much busking is because it’s so difficult to get paid gigs in Auckland. to her credit. She’s performed to 30,000 at the Kiwi There are places that have live music, Day Out, dignitaries at a Governor but unfortunately original live music General’s dinner in London, festivals doesn’t seem to be held in very high and weekend markets, as well as being regard by many venues. Busking is the a familiar face busking on Queen steepest musical learning curve you can get and I’ll be forever grateful for Street, in Auckland. the experience.” “I just spent some of the winter writing my third album so I’m preparing Sam RB’s second album Queen Street to fund that over the summer,” she Acoustics pays homage to her busking says. “I’d love to record it next winter, experience and explores everything preferably with a band – a project I’m from love to social issues such as pulling together, slowly but surely. I’ve bullying and the rights of children. also got a tour in the US next year, Four of the 14 tracks on the album were co-written – two with Mike which I’m super-excited about.” Chunn (Split Enz) and two with US It’s the first time Sam’s performed songwriter Jemi Blue. at Leigh and she says she’s looking Read this article at www.localmatters. forward to it. co.nz to hear the track Say Goodbye. “I wish there were more places like the

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The Signature of All Things by Elizabeth Gilbert This novel follows the rags to riches story of Henry Whittaker, a poor but smart English lad, who joins Captain Cook’s final expedition as an assistant botanist. Driven by furious ambition, Henry makes a fortune in the botanical trade and settles in Philadelphia as one of that city’s first millionaires. He marries an intelligent, strong-minded Dutch woman who helps manage his many businesses and gives him a daughter, Alma. Alma grows up to be an independent girl with a thirst for knowledge and comes into her own in the world of botany. But as her studies take her deeper into the mysteries of evolution, the man she comes to deeply love draws her in the opposite direction. This story moves across the globe from London, to Peru, to Philadelphia, to Tahiti, to Amsterdam. It is peopled with extraordinary characters – missionaries, abolitionists, adventurers, astronomers, sea captains, geniuses, and the most unforgettable heroine, Alma. She is a woman whose life spans nearly the entire 19th century and who has a passion to explore and discover. She is a true scientist during an age when most women were expected to be merely decorative.

The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton If you hadn’t heard, this is the winner of the 2013 Man Booker Prize and Ms Catton is a 28-year-old Kiwi. She is the youngest winner of this prestigious prize and is only the second-ever New Zealander to do so. This clever but immensely readable novel is set in Hokitika in 1866, during the gold rush. During this period, Hokitika is a bustling town and we meet the newly arrived Walter Moody. He’s fresh off the boat from England and has arrived in Hokitika to make his fortune. On his first evening in town he unwittingly finds himself with a group of 12 local men who have gathered to discuss a series of unsolved crimes. The richest man in town has disappeared, a local whore was discovered unconscious in the middle of town, and a reclusive drunk has been found dead but with an enormous amount of gold in his cabin. Moody is used as a sounding board by the men as they try to understand what happened, and more importantly, can any of them be held accountable? This is a big read at over 800 pages, but this marvelous story will draw you in as you realise that while everything is connected, nothing is as it seems.

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Needlework makes a point The Warkworth Embroiderers’ Guild will conclude the celebration of their 25th anniversary with an exhibition at the new Masonic Lodge on November 15 and 16. The “Silver Needle” exhibition will highlight members’ work over the years and will include the 2013 President’s Challenge, which required members to include some element of silver in their work. Shirley Pygott was the winner with her piece “Half Light”, which was surfacestitched on hand-dyed silk. The same piece also won a regional exhibition held recently in Whangarei. President Jennifer Kirker says it has been a busy year for the guild, and next year will also be special, with the biennial conference of the Association of New Zealand Embroidery Guilds being held in New Plymouth during July. Warkworth members will be attending the conference, as well as the workshops held in the week Shirley Pygott accepts the trophy from president Jennifer Kirker. following the conference. For more information on the guild and contact Jennifer Kirker on 422 6126 their regular twice-monthly meetings, or Mona Townson on 425 6121.

Show time in Wellsford Local band Tempist Fujit will be one of the headline acts at the Wellsford Country Show at Centennial Park, on Saturday November 23. A full programme of events is being organised including trade exhibits and a craft market. Children will be specially catered for with rides and activities, and there will be a beef section and pony club section. Calf and lamb judging starts at 9am, with entries accepted on the day. Beef judging will start at 10.30am.

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localentertainment Carole Hay (left) and Priscilla Everts with one of the collaborative works they’ll be exhibiting in the show.

The exhibition was officially opened by Ilona Rodgers.

Fostering local artists

Puhoi exhibition winds up celebration Puhoi’s year of celebration will be reflected in the annual Puhoi Art Exhibition, which will be staged in the Puhoi Centennial Hall from November 23 to December 1. Organisers have invited exhibiting artists to address their different art forms in the process. the number ‘150’ in a special competition to mark Carole describes herself as a natural recycler, who Puhoi’s 150th year of settlement. loves to paint on “junk” scavenged from wherever “Whatever artwork the number ‘150’ inspires will she can find it. Her “canvases” include building be welcome,” organiser Mark Swain says. “There’s off-cuts, pieces of old furniture and even bits of old no need to be confined to anniversaries or anything musical instruments. specifically to do with Puhoi, as the voting will be “I can’t stand waste and it also helps to keep the cost left to the public.” of my artwork down,” she says. The exhibition is the art group’s main event of Priscilla, a retired psychotherapist, delights in the year and it will feature a range of work from handmade jewellery, ceramics and painting to finding interesting ways to photograph everyday photography and sculpture. Two exhibiting artists objects, as well as landscapes. will be Carole Hay and Priscilla Everts, who both “There’s nothing nicer than seeing someone looking work semi-professionally. Carole is a painter and at one of my photographs and not actually realising calligrapher, while Priscilla is a photographer. They’ve what they’re looking at,” she says. “Then there’s the been collaborating for several years, experimenting moment of recognition and you see the surprise on with different techniques and canvases, and meshing their face.”

The importance of fostering grassroots art and crafts was underlined by actor Ilona Rodgers when she officially opened the annual Kowhai Art and Craft exhibition in the Old Masonic Hall, in Warkworth, on October 18. Ilona, who is a member of the Auckland North Creative Communities assessment team which contributed funding for the exhibition, said exhibitions like the Kowhai Arts and Crafts reflected the heart and soul of communities. “These sorts of exhibitions are vitally important in passing on knowledge to young people,” she said. “All participants, administrators and organisers deserve our hearty congratulations.” A diverse range of artworks made up the exhibition, from paintings and pottery to calligraphy, photography and porcelain painting. The Kowhai Art and Craft cooperative is based at the Warkworth Showgrounds Reserve and welcomes new members. More photos at localmatters.co.nz Info: www.kowhai-art-craft.info

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Mountainbiking Matt is the world’s best

Former Wharehine local Matt Andrew has taken out the top spot at the World 24-Hour Mountainbike Championship in Canberra. The architectural designer spent 24 hours, 24 Matt Andrew came first place minutes and 24 seconds navigating snakes, spiders in his age category and kangaroos to become the winner in the 23-29 age category. The event is the ultimate competition for mountainbikers around the world, attracting 250 competitors. It took place on the desert-like, undulating Mount Stromlo, around 10km from Canberra, with cyclists having to complete as many 17km laps as possible. Each lap includes 400m of vertical climbing. Temperatures hit 28 degrees in the afternoon and dropped to 5 degrees at night. Matt started at noon on October 13 and finished at noon the following day. “As time went on, rocks became more exposed and breaking ruts became bigger. The course was constantly changing.” He paced himself with electrolyte drinks, sports bars and gels to complete 22 laps or 371 km. “I was aiming for top 10 overall or a podium finish, so I ended up achieving both my goals,” he says. “It was very rewarding knowing you’ve spend the whole week in the lead-up — at Glenbervie or Parihaka gave me encouragement and told me it’d be daylight year training for it.” forests – or in his living room on an indoor trainer if soon. That’s when my motivation grew. The laps got quicker and it became a Sunday ride to the finish.” The 29-year-old grew up in Wharehine, attended the weather was bad. Rodney College and has lived and worked in “I’ve never raced against overseas riders before. I He says his feelings having won were hard to Whangarei for the last eight years. wasn’t sure what I’d be up against so I went over in describe. “I was overwhelmed, stoked and tired at the same time.” “I got into road cycling at high school after taking part the best condition I could.” in triathlons and branched off into mountainbiking His partner Casey, mum Susan, aunt Vera, and sister The event isn’t for the faint-hearted. One competitor after that. It provides more adrenalin and excitement Sarah supported him at a pit stop at the start/finish fell off his bike and died during the competition and and I like the freedom of open forest trails.” line. He stopped only briefly every six hours for a kangaroo slammed into another. Matt has previously taken part in national and repairs or to change light batteries or bikes. Matt says he plans to have a break to let his body Oceania mountainbiking events but this was his first “My energy levels and enthusiasm hit an all-time low recover before focussing his sights on the nationals 24-hour competition. He trained up to 20 hours a at 4am. I had a bit of a break and my support team at Rotorua in May.

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