Mahurangi Matters_Issue 173_2 February 2011

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Puhoi • Warkworth • Snells • Matakana • Omaha • Leigh • Pakiri • Wellsford • Port Albert • Kaiwaka • Mangawhai

Motel chattels yield fast cash

Railway campaigners, from left, Alan Preston, Martina Tschirky, Gordon Bonetti, Keith Clapham, Kelvin Davis, Pat Newman and Bob Scott.

Railway campaigners mobilise to fight withdrawal of northern line A public meeting in Mangawhai on railway would have on Northland.

The meeting resolved to unite groups throughout the region who feel threatened by the National Government’s transport strategy.

Labour list MP Kelvin Davis and Whangarei Labour Party candidate Pat Newman joined a handful of locals

January 26 warned of the “devastating” effect closing the North Auckland at the meeting. All expressed concern that closure of the line from Auckland to Whangarei was imminent, despite promises from KiwiRail that it would stage public consultations before deciding the line’s future.

Keith Clapham, from Ruakaka,

couldn’t imagine Northland without the railway.

“Losing this line would be devastating,” he says.

“It’s vital it’s maintained, and the rail link from Oakleigh to Marsden Point continued page 2

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A last minute garage sale turned a motel’s demise into much needed funds for Warkworth Wellsford Hospice earlier this month.

Central Motel has had to shut its doors to make way for the new Countdown supermarket to be built on Neville Street in Warkworth between the existing RSA and vet clinic.

Supermarket developers Progressive Enterprises and motel managers Liz and Geoff Bayes agreed to offer the local Hospice the opportunity to sell off the contents of the motel’s 12 units as a fundraising exercise.

Hospice fundraising coordinator Lesley Ingham says they only found out about the gesture on Thursday and had to have all the units emptied

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Others also recognised the importance of the completion of the link from Oakleigh to Northport, as improving the rail infrastructure for freight will also open up potential passenger and tourism opportunities on the North Auckland Line.

Mangawhai Ratepayers Association chair Martina Tschirky said there needed to be a groundswell of public support for keeping the railway and a combined effort to ensure the Northport link proceeds.

“If this link goes ahead it would mean the entire network would have to be upgraded, and that would be good news,” she says.

“An increasing dependence on cars and a continuing move away from public transport has already resulted in petrol poverty. We want better rail, not none.”

Mr Preston believes the current Transport Minister, Steven Joyce, is serving the interests of the Road Transport Forum while ignoring the data on climate change and a 2010 parliamentary research paper warning that peak oil will continue to affect the affordability of fossil fuels.

“The minister’s intention also undermines the Ministry of Transport’s own strategy on rail and Northland District Council’s 30 year transport strategy, which states intentions such as ‘bulk freight moved from roadbased to rail and coastal shipping’ and a desire to link Northport to the national rail network,” says Mr Preston.

“I think the National Government is ignoring its fundamental role of providing resilience against vulnerabilities, such as preparing responsibly for peak oil.”

He says the Government is disregarding advice from its own transport planners and diverting funding away from research-based, best practice transport infrastructure priorities, to prioritising high cost/low

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benefit projects such as the proposed Puhoi-Wellsford highway extension.

“This is inconsistent with both the Auckland and Northland regional councils’ Land Transport Strategies.

“The financial burden on ratepayers will increase, as central Government funding for road maintenance and seal extension projects throughout Northland’s secondary roading network has already been reduced.”

Moirs Hill Road resident Bob Scott became interested in the rail line’s viability when he started campaigning against the proposed highway extension, which will impact his property south of Warkworth.

“I started to look at alternatives to the road as I don’t believe it will benefit Northland and it won’t help tourism,” he says.

“The $1.7b projected cost could be better spent on improving safety on State Highway One and one way of doing that is getting freight off it, and on to the railway.”

Mr Scott says his group, the Moirs Hill Road Action Group, was told in January that the highway wouldn’t now reach Wellsford until 2032.

“If that’s the case, then 80 to 100 more people will lose their lives travelling through the Dome Valley; a pointless loss of life that could be avoided.”

Mr Davis says he considers the railway of vital importance to Northland’s long term economic future and that he will bring locals’ concerns to the attention of the transport minister via questions in Parliament.

The meeting resolved to bring together groups with an interest in keeping the line open; to formulate “strong” questions regarding the Government’s commitment to keeping the North Auckland Line; and to circulate a petition demanding the line be kept open.

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Speed reductions working on State Highway in Dome Crash records show a substantial drop in serious accidents on SH1 in the Dome Valley, between Wellsford and Warkworth since the speed limit was reduced by 20km/h to 80km/h in December 2007.

Statistics show that in the three years and the effective targeted enforcement prior to lowering the speed limit, there by police in this area,” Mr Parker says. was a total of 111 crashes (including However, the Dome Valley remains a injury and non-injury events) and crash black spot due to its topography. seven fatalities in the Dome Valley. “We would like people to recognise In the three years after (to December that this is a challenging section 2010), there has been a total of 91 of highway demanding care in all crashes and two fatalities. conditions, not only for the safety of Waitemata highway patrol Sergeant drivers and their passengers but for the Dave Reid says that although statistics safety of others.” show a significant improvement since Dome Valley retailer Susan Speedy says the speed limit change, accidents are she is concerned that 80km/h is still too still occurring. fast in wet conditions.

“There has been a reduction in both “There are a lot of black spots serious and minor crashes, injuries throughout the Dome and the and property being damaged. But majority of the time, people crash there are still accidents and fatalities when it’s wet,” Susan says. because drivers are not driving to the Susan says the improvements to the conditions,” he says. road have been beneficial but she was “Over the recent holiday period, with surprised that over the busy Christmas the wet spell that occurred as many break the top of the Dome had no went away on holiday, there were painted centre line.

14 crashes in 72 hours in the Dome Valley. It disappoints me that some people are ignoring the speed limit.

“When we pull them over, nine out Rain failed to prevent people from of 10 people try to tell us that they enjoying a range of activities at the didn’t see the signs; it’s ridiculous. The recent Whangateau Harbour Fun Day. Dome Valley has adequate signage.”

Trips on the Glass Bottom Boat Sergeant Reid says the road works, drew a sellout crowd of 150. Marine including side markers and a rumble biologist Dr John Walsby provided a line have also helped to improve safety detailed commentary to accompany in the area. each of the unique tours during which In 2006 a task force representing skipper Ivan Blackwell found the best a collaboration between the NZ spots for viewing the undersea world.

Transport Agency (NZTA), former Guided snorkelling trips were led by Rodney District Council, NZ Police a team from Experiencing Marine and ACC was formed to address the Reserves and visitors could continue high crash rate through education, their discoveries indoors with live engineering and enforcement. displays of marine life set up in the NZTA state highways manager for Whangateau Hall by Auckland Auckland and Northland Tommy Parker Council sustainable catchments acknowledges the task force’s success but coordinator Chrissy Henley and marine biologist Dr Roger Grace. says drivers still need to take care.

“The lower limit has been Special events included the launch reinforced by a number of physical of Ella Gerard’s book ‘The Cockle improvements made to the highway Mystery’, the presentation of a

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Rain fails to deter Harbour Fun Day explorers

Wai Care coordinator Hazel Meadows talks to Sterling Simpson and his cousin Luke Langdon about freshwater creatures.

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Money talks We rightly call tagging “ vandalism” and try to eliminate it from our small community because it destroys the beauty of our town. I am at a loss as to what to call the demolition of a motel, houses and two small shops by a foreign corporation when much more appropriate sites were available. I realise

Letters can be sent to editor@localmatters.co.nz or PO Box 701, Warkworth that money talks, but am unhappy with the fact that, even though the council did not originally approve of the supermarket development, ways and means were found to bypass the people’s representatives. Now that Mill Lane is the main traffic thoroughfare, I wonder if that, also, was designed to please Countdown, Woolworths and Foodtown!

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Animal collection thanks Thank you for publishing Mr Chicken Man in your December issue. Due to your prominent placement of the article, many people remembered when they saw us all clucking about during the December 17 and 18 SAFE collection in Matakana and Warkworth. Ten of us raised $820 – not bad for a couple of hours’ work on a miserable weekend.

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Drivers, not roads, are the problem There is much written about the dangerous road between Puhoi and Wellsford. I would say it is not the road that is dangerous but the way idiot irresponsible drivers use it.

Since I shifted to Wellsford 20 years ago I have driven this road hundreds of times and have never looked like having a smash. Some of the stupid things I have seen are overtaking too close to a blind corner and right at the end of the passing lane. In particular, the first passing lane on Shedewys Hill, which is not far from a blind corner.

I always drive through the Dome at 80 and am always being caught up with by faster drivers and when I come to a passing lane, a good 75 percent of drivers pass me. Is it any wonder there are smashes?

I will not call them accidents because they are only caused by stupid driving.

I could go on but hope this might be enough to make some people think before they drive.

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It is heartening to see that the Forest and Bird Society is undertaking research into the nationally critically threatened NZ Fairy Tern (Mahurangi Matters, Jan 11). Their research will add to the body of knowledge which has been built up over many years

by Department of Conservation staff, Ornithological Society of NZ (OSNZ) members and community volunteers. However, there were some inaccuracies in their report: People may be reassured that earlier researchers have never caused NZ fairy terns to vomit. Such a technique may have been used on other seabird species, but definitely not on NZ fairy terns.

NZ fairy terns are not “mangrove dwellers”. They can forage for small fish over channels in the mangroves, but they nest and roost on shelly, sandy sites.

The low point in the population was in fact c.10 individual birds including only three breeding pairs. This was documented by the Flora and Fauna Survey Unit of the Wildlife Service (Dept of Internal Affairs) in 1983.

Much is known about the migration and feeding patterns of NZ Fairy Terns: OSNZ members carry out regular surveys; DOC rangers, wardens and volunteers record foraging and feeding whilst monitoring nests. The work of these dedicated people over many years is the reason the population has “bounced back” from c.10 birds to its current population of c.43 individuals including 11-12 breeding pairs.

It is to be hoped that the results of Forest and Bird’s research will be available to all those concerned with the survival of the NZ fairy tern. A concerted effort is needed to save this bird from extinction. Please see our website www.fairytern.org.nz for more information.

Heather Rogan, Convenor, NZ Fairy Tern Charitable Trust

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Creative take on cockle ban A school environment project creatively detailing the Whangateau Estuary’s three-year cockle ban has won 13-year-old Ella Gerard recognition and cash prizes from the Auckland Regional Council (ARC) and former Rodney District Council.

The Wai Care assignment required Mahurangi College year-eight students to present a project about a river or harbour. Ella chose to present her work as a children’s book written in a narrative style that would make the issue accessible to audiences of all ages. It highlighted why the cockles were dying, the rationale behind the ban and expressed the hope that the cockles would recover, both for her family and for future generations.

The work resulted in an ARC award of $800 and $200 from Rodney District Council to enable Ella to print 100 copies. The cost of the book is $20 with $10 per sale being donated to the Whangateau HarbourCare Group and $10 to help Ella fund a trip to an All Stars Cheerleading competition in America. To buy a copy email Ella at Ella Gerard and Auckland Council richardgerard@xtra.co.nz representative Chrissy Henley.

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Visitor surveys provide feedback Preliminary findings of the Puhoi-toPakiri tourism research project will be presented at a public meeting, at Ascension Wine Estate on Tuesday, February 8.

The project is led by the NZ Tourism Research Unit, based at AUT, under the auspices of a steering committee comprising local tourism and business stakeholders, and Auckland Council.

It involves a series of web-based surveys seeking responses from visitors, the community and business operators.

The results will help shape a regional tourism plan aimed at enhancing both the community and visitor experience,

developing product, and growing returns and market reach.

NZTRI senior research officer Carolyn Deuchar says the meeting also aims to build stakeholder awareness and industry support for the three surveys.

“As data collection is ongoing, businesses will be encouraged to continue to draw visitors’ attention to the visitor survey,” she says.

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The condition of the Warkworth Town Hall is currently being assessed by Auckland Council. Representatives of Council’s property division were in town last month to view both the hall and the adjoining senior citizens rooms. A spokesperson says all community halls in the northern area are being assessed to ascertain the level of use of the buildings. The quality of the structures are also being appraised. Recommendations will be made to Local Boards.

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Course tunes in to changing world A course designed to prepare students for a new business landscape is being offered in Rodney by NorthTec. Sustainable Rural Development Level IV involves one year of study under tutors Betsy Kettle and Gawain Sharp. Betsy’s background is in landscape architecture and horticulture, while Gawain specialises in group dynamics and collectives.

“The course will introduce participants to plant science, permaculture and designing organic systems, as well as rural land use development and business planning,” Betsy says. “But the information will be presented in the context that we are entering a new era in farming, facing challenges such as declining oil supplies, climate change and economic restructuring.”

Betsy says the Warkworth area already has a high degree of awareness of the need to change to more environmentally sustainable practices. Evidence of this includes the emergence of green swaps, community gardens and green dollar trading groups in the area. Rainbow Valley Farm, Homebuilders and the Women’s Centre also represent this change.

“Warkworth is more progressive in adopting new ideas and seems more aware of the need to plan for what’s ahead. We think the course will work well in Rodney.”

Betsy says the course will suit students fresh out of high school who want a university experience locally.

Credits could be applied to further courses in future.

“The course will also benefit anyone considering starting their own business as students will learn how to put together a robust business plan.”

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Gavin, a rare brown tui, cautiously sips honey water.

Rare visitor to Leigh

A rare brown tui is making a regular appearance at a home in Leigh.

Only one in 10,000 tui are brown and Cape Rodney residents Chris and Colin Cruickshank have spotted one in their garden. They first saw the bird, which they have christened Gavin, in November last year, when he came to drink the honey water in their birdbath.

“He likes to wait until the garden is quiet in the evening and then sneaks in,” Chris says. “He is always by himself.”

Department of Conservation biodiversity ranger Thelma Wilson says the birds are rare but it is not unusual for tui and other birds to have slight variations in colours. She says there are even albino tui.

“They are called colour morphs,” she says. “Their colour tends to develop as they get older and their plumage thickens. Tui are cheeky and can be arrogant birds, so I suspect the brown tui will be picked on because he is different and stands out as an easy target.”

Another resident in Leigh has also spotted a brown tui at their house near the Leigh cemetery, but he only stays for the winter.

Sandspit deer farm showcases riparian revegetation at public open day An award winning deer farm on Sandspit Road will opens its gates to the public on February 17.

Shelley Trotter and Tony Ward, of Solway Farm, were the recipients of a national Riparian Management Award from Deer Industry NZ. A third-generation family farm owner, Shelley has instituted a planned and staged commitment to numerous linked riparian plantings and the enhancement of waterways. Solway has also been

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The kaka is often spotted at Tawharanui and surrounding areas.

Bird watchers’ paradise

By Sharon Kast

Have you ever thought about being a bird watcher or a “birder” as some are called? All it takes is a good pair of binoculars, a field guide, a keen interest and patience. Tawharanui is wonderful place for bird watching, with over 87 species recorded in and around the park or just offshore including native species such as kereru, morepork, fantail, pukeko, kaka and tui. While some species, such as the New Zealand dotterel and shining cuckoo, are present in certain seasons, many others can be seen year round because they are non-migratory and because Tawharanui and the wider area provide an extensive range of habitats.

As the Open Sanctuary develops, more native birds will return naturally, as the bellbird did in 2005, a species now more than 700-strong, making it the second most common native bird at the park after the tui. Other native birds have been reintroduced such as the kiwi, robin, whitehead, pateke and kakariki. Evidence of a successful translocation is measured by the breeding successes. Listen for the calls of chicks begging to be fed by their ever-obliging parents as you walk through the Ecology Bush trail. All of the translocation birds are breeding with the exception of the kakariki (although pairs have been sighted). The best time to bird watch is early morning or at dusk, although birds will be seen throughout the day. Wander down to the shore and observe the NZ dotterel and variable oystercatchers protecting their chicks, but please do not get too close. The key is knowing what to look for, where and when. TOSSI’s ‘Birds of Tawharanui’ checklist will help and can be downloaded from the TOSSI website at www.tossi.org.nz or picked up for free from the ranger’s office at the park. Take it out with you when you next go birding and enjoy the special experience of being able to identify native birds. A good reference book for further information about the birds is Heather & Robertson’s “The Field Guide to the Birds of New Zealand”. Happy birding.

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Speed has been a passion for Chris Toms for as long as he can remember.

From racing a Ford Zephyr down Queen Street in his teens, he graduated to racing a Tranzam on raceways around New Zealand. When ground speed became too slow, he decided to take to the skies – first in a Tampico ZK-TBA and then the ultimate machine for a speed fiend, the fastest four-seater kit plane on the market at the time, the Lancair IV ZK-CTL. Now in his 60s, with numerous flying records to his credit, he admits to being ready to slow down. Jannette Thompson spoke to Chris at his home in Warkworth …

There are three types of people in this world – starters, and most of us fall in to that category; runners, who can be relied on to pick the ball up and run with it; and finishers, the people who stick at something until the job’s done. To be successful, you have to be all three. Building the Lancair IV was a huge undertaking and it was probably one of the most demanding times of my life. But I’m proud that I finished it. It was a hugely satisfying and enjoyable project, and it taught me never to be overwhelmed by a task.

Even though progress was often slow, we learned to appreciate the small achievements day-to-day.

The Toms are a pioneering family of Otahuhu and I grew up on the family property surrounded by grandparents, and aunties and uncles. Although dad was a signwriter, most of the family worked on the farms, growing everything from poppies and strawberries to lettuces and tomatoes. The property was on the Tamaki River, opposite Pakuranga. It’s now used for housing and a tree nursery, and the family is just about to sell its last connection with the area. David Lange’s father was our doctor and David was head prefect when I attended Otahuhu College. Even then he was a larger than life character – I remember him in the playground firing questions at all us kids with his particular brand of humour.

He was a nice guy who I respected, even though I never voted for him.

From the first day I sat behind the wheel of my first car, a Morris 8, I was hooked on speed. These days I work for AA providing roadside assistance on weekends, between Waiwera and Pakiri, so I’m not sure how much I should say about my days as a boy racer! I started off my working career as a motor mechanic, worked as a welder in the car industry for a while and then became a sales representative for Steel & Tube Holdings. I wound-up buying a hamburger bar in Mairangi Bay and through this business, I was introduced to Ridgeway Popular Flavourings. Mr Ridgeway was a nice old man who mixed the milkshake

flavours himself in a factory not much bigger than a small kitchen. One day he went for a swim at Takapuna Beach and never returned. I bought the business off the estate and over the next 25 years, it expanded from a small one-man show to a business employing 30 staff with an annual turnover of around $3.5 million. We diversified into packaging, both dry goods and liquids, and in the early 1980s NZ Sugar bought into the company. Eventually they bought the dry goods side of the operation. I kept the liquid factory going for another two years but the scene changed when Progressive bought Three Guys, who were one of our main customers, and I eventually sold to Bin Inn. But by then I was ready for a change anyway.

I have the factories to thank for the fact that I was able to start flying. I had good managers and this allowed me the spare time I needed. In 1978, the North Shore Aero Club used to land a little Cessna on Takapuna Beach, take off its wings and push it along Hurstmere Road to the mall, where they would reassemble it as a static display to promote the club.

You were allowed to sit in the pilot’s seat.

I took one look at the instrument panel and was hooked. All that technical stuff really made me excited. I think people like to fly for many reasons – for some it’s just the idea of being off the ground.

Others like the aerobatics or competition flying, but for me it was definitely the speed. I like to go fast. I bought my first plane in partnership with Harry Hobin, in 1981. The Tampico was built in France, by the same company that made the Concorde, Mirage and the Exocet missile. In 1990, when I was in the maternity ward awaiting the birth of my daughter, Harry flew the Tampico in the largest air race held in NZ and won. We owned the plane together for 14 years and had some great times travelling to events all over NZ. But eventually I decided I wanted something faster. The Tampico had a top speed of 118 knots (218kmph) and when I looked around for a commercially built plane, nothing on

the market went much faster. I decided if I wanted “lots” faster, I would have to build it myself. At that time, there was only one other Lancair IV flying in the world and that was the company prototype. I discovered it had broken a heap of world records, and not by just a few knots. Being a petrol head from way back, I decided “this sounds like me”. I purchased the kit from the US in 1993 for USD$43,500 (about NZ$70,000).

Other expenses included the engine, three-blade wooden propeller, avionics and upholstery. All up, the cost came to a tad under NZ$500,000.

The kit was assembled over the next 18 months, which was a bit of a record in itself as most home-built aircraft take about 10 years. I worked on the project five-and-a-half days a week and employed one permanent fulltime worker, with others coming in to do wiring, sanding, finishing and painting.

Although I don’t consider myself to be a religious man, I don’t mind admitting that I said a little prayer when I took off on the maiden flight from Whenupai. It was the first Lancair to fly in Australasia and I became the 16th person in the world to fly my own Lancair. We chose Whenuapai because there were plenty of landing options if anything did go wrong. But, as it was, she flew beautifully and I landed her at North Shore where she was stored in a hangar.

She was completely finished when she went up that day – even down to the

upholstery detail – because I knew that once I got her into the air I wouldn’t want her to go back to the factory.

She was a marvellous little aircraft – she had oxygen available so flying in her was like being in an airliner. When I took her to air shows in Australia, I landed in Maroochydore to find a line-up of 747 pilots keen to come for a fly. I broke 11 *official world flying speed records, two unofficial world records and six unofficial NZ records in her. It was a sad day when it came time to sell, but I needed the money. She went to a guy from Silicon Valley and I still miss her.

Flying has always been an adventure for me but things didn’t always go to plan. Once I was flying at 24,000 ft over Nelson when we realised we were running out of oxygen and didn’t have enough energy to pick up a nectarine off the back seat. We were flying higher to go faster, but we should have been wearing full oxygen masks, not just the cannulas. On another occasion, when I was still flying the Tampico, which didn’t have instruments, I was en route from Auckland to New Plymouth down the west coast when I was caught in heavy cloud. I’d gradually descended to keep below the cloud without noticing how low I’d come until I was just 50ft above the water. It was a very close call. *To be officially recognised, flying records have to be over a certain distance. Shorter distances are recorded as “unofficial”.

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Viewpoint with Penny Webster, Rodney Councillor, Auckland Council

Counting our blessings

The Christmas period brought a relief from travelling to Auckland and meetings.

It was instead a time to observe and talk to people about the issues. There are many things that the Council is involved in – parks, rubbish collections and transport to name a few. It was interesting to see how people behave on these council maintained areas. Algies Bay ratepayers group for example put on a wonderful BBQ breakfast on the first Sunday in January. This has taken place for several years and is a great occasion with over 300 people, all ages sitting in the park and lining up for sausages, eggs, hash browns and so on, entertained by the local jazz band and having a great time.

Then there are the cyclists biking everywhere and enjoying the weather and the scenery. Matakana has to be the best success story for while we rage about the lack of parking and traffic, it is like being in any market town in Europe with the place buzzing, people everywhere and hopefully shopkeepers having a successful time after a grim year. Visitors walk along the beaches and visit the cafés and restaurants. We are very lucky we live here. Now all we have to do is get those visitors to smile and learn to say “Hi!” Sometimes, however, one wonders about the way people behave and use these facilities. Recently in a park where apples trees are grown for feeding the donkeys a couple were stripping the trees to feed their pigs. They got very aggressive when challenged. John Law, as Mayor of Rodney, tried to encourage the planting of fruit trees in parks so that children could experience picking something from a tree. People like this, who abuse the privilege, spoil it for everyone.

At the airport recently people just strolled across the pedestrian crossings without looking, oblivious to the gathering queues of cars waiting to get through. Cyclists ride two abreast on narrow roads, unaware of the frustration of motorists behind them. Sometimes it would be sensible for the police to pull over slow drivers rather than always concentrating on the motorists doing slightly over the speed limit and driving to the conditions. Last month there was a meeting about the interchange for the motorway run by the Warkworth Business Association.

It was a very successful meeting because nearly everyone there voted for the proposal that was presented. Two roundabouts, one at Woodcocks and one on the existing highway north of Warkworth. A great achievement. Now we have to get the road built.

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Winning local council seat not just about spending Winning a seat on local government isn’t just about how much money a candidate is prepared to spend on their campaign, based on figures made available by Election Services.

While bigger spenders for the Rodney The only candidate to receive a Local Board, in last October’s donation was Cr Penny Webster who Auckland Council elections, such received $15,650 from Grumpies, a as Kumeu subdivision candidates group who also supported her Mayoral Brenda Steele ($5645), Thomas Grace campaign in 2007. ($4017) and Bob Howard ($3800) Spending by Rodney Local Board were successful, others who dug deep candidates was as follows: to fund their campaigns such as Dairy Flat candidate Alan Curtis ($3416) Wellsford subdivision – Stephanie and Warkworth candidate Larry Railey $1371, James Rolfe $589 (elected), James Colville $500, Sally Mitchell ($3700) were unsuccessful.

Usher $404, Greg Dempsey (no In the Mayoral race, Colin Craig return submitted). spent $569,321 and John Banks spent $554,958. This is compared to Warkworth – Larry Mitchell $3700, the more modest expenditure of the June Turner $3574 (elected), Jim successful candidate Len Brown who Visser $1059, Tracey Martin $855 (elected), Steven Garner $444 spent $390,761. (elected).

Limits are set on the amount candidates can spend on their campaigns and Kumeu – *Warren Flaunty $22,465 each candidate is required to submit (elected), Brenda Steele $5645 a declaration of their spending and (elected), Thomas Grace $4017 donations received. Candidates who (elected), Bob Howard $3800 breach the limit can face prosecution. (elected), Rick Croft $2161, Sarah Spending by Auckland Council Ellis-Kirifi $1773, Phelan Pirrie candidates from Rodney was as $1402, Brian Neeson $725. *Mr Flaunty stood for five positions. follows: Tom Ashton $29,156, Penny Dairy Flat – Alan Curtis $3416, Tim Webster $28,935 (elected), Christine Murphy $1450, John McLean $450 Rose $7465 and Vince Pereira (no (elected). *Mr Flaunty stood for five positions. declaration).

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Magnificent machines flyin Between 50 and 90 microlights are expected to take part in an airfield open day and flyin at Parakai on February 19.

Several tiger moths will arrive around upon weather conditions on the day. mid-morning, accompanied by a five- Among them will be a new addition to eighths scale Hawker Fury biplane, the Warbirds aircraft, a three-quarter one of several aircraft attending which size T51 Mustang which will be on public show for the first time. represent the early days of flying.

Northland Microlight Club captain “We have some gyrocopters coming Brian Millett says the annual event up from Tauranga and rides will be started 10 years ago and has been available, plus other flight experiences in various types of aircraft ranging steadily increasing in popularity. from microlights to commercial “We initially started in a club member’s operators. There will also be the paddock airstrip at Kaukapakapa,” he option of tandem parachute jumps for says. “We moved to Parakai three years the bold and not so faint hearted.” ago and visitor numbers have since Entry is free and there is plenty climbed to around 1000.” of parking across the road from Aircraft from all over the upper North the airfield. Info: Brian Millett Island will be on show, depending 09 4255887 or 021 1587065.

Paparoa Show day The 135th Paparoa Show (North Kaipara A&P) will be held at the Paparoa Showgrounds on Saturday, February 5. There will be calf and steer rides, calf club, shearing, side shows and lawn mower riding. There will also be a pleasure pony/horse riders’ ring for those who just want to have fun with entries taken on the day. There will be free entertainment and a local talent quest for singers and musicians. Other attractions will include wood chopping, miniature horses and driving ponies, show horses, Western riding, show cattle, trade sites, bullock rides, agility dogs and Kaipara food. Info: www.paparoa.org.nz or phone 09 4316326 or 09 4317387.

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SeniorNet upgrade IT SeniorNet Warkworth is now set up with the latest technology to use in its teaching workshops.

A new high spec i7 PC laptop connects such as Ipads and E-books will feature to a 55 inch TV screen, which displays in the workshop programme, as well crystal clear pictures in full daylight, as standard subjects such as digital cameras and emails. without the need to pull the blinds.

“We all know that as the blinds come “For Apple Mac users, or anyone down so do the eyelids, particularly wishing to learn to use a Mac, we have as you get older,” SeniorNet technical four of the latest computers and the manager Neville Fursdon says. “This latest Mac Pro which connects to the TV for the use of the demonstrator.” will be a much improved experience.

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Supermarket underway “It was confirmed on Friday and the volunteers and Hospice staff worked tirelessly together to run a one-off garage sale which went superbly,” she says. “Even though we had such a short time to publicise it, word got around and we were busy for about four hours.

People love a good garage sale.”

Beds, fridges, stoves, microwaves televisions, drapes, linen, kitchen utensils and mirrors were all sold, raising $3500 for Hospice.

Lesley says the funds will go directly into helping get nurses into homes to

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A friendship of a lifetime

When it comes to love and marriage, Connie and Ralph Silvester, of Warkworth, have more experience than most.

The couple are both in their 90s and still living independently in their own home.

Their marriage – the third for Connie and second for Ralph – has stood the test of time “because we agree to disagree”.

“You are bound to have arguments in marriage but the secret is not to keep fighting over them,” Ralph says.

“Learn from your mistakes and don’t dwell on things that have happened that you can’t change anyway.

“You never know what’s going to happen next, so enjoy life and take it how it comes.”

The couple met as friends more than 50 years ago, when they were both married to other partners.

“Ralph and my husband worked at Northcote College,” Connie says. “My Connie and Ralph Silvester’s three husband suffered from Parkinsons decades of happy marriage started after a long-time friendship.

Disease and Ralph used to help him get to and from work.”

Country before taking a position as The two families became friends. parks supervisor at Takapuna Borough When their partners passed away, the Council. friendship blossomed into love and “Our first home in Warkworth was in eventually marriage in 1977.

Wyllie Road where we had a 12-hectare They will celebrate their 34th wedding lifestyle property. We moved a house anniversary this year. from Mt Wellington to the block and “It just felt right to get married,” proceeded to turn it into our dream home. It was lovely.”

Connie says. “It was very romantic.”

The marriage came with nine children When Ralph retired the property – Connie had four girls and two boys, became too much work and they moved to town for an easier lifestyle. and Ralph had three daughters.

“It was quite funny because when we The couple describe their marriage as went for our honeymoon, we waved “placid”. goodbye to our children. It’s not “He says ‘no’ and I say ‘oui’,” Connie normally that way.” says.

Originally from London, Connie “We all lived happily together and migrated to NZ in 1953 after World the kids got along well, not perfectly, War II. Ralph, a Frenchman, studied but it could have been worse,” agriculture in France and Britain, and Ralph says. “I can’t count how many also moved to NZ after the war. He grandchildren we have. We have great worked on many farms in the King great grandchildren as well.”

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Policeman weds on Pitcairn When former Mangawhai policeman Geoff Medland married his South African fiancée Noelene, nearly all the residents on his “beat” attended the wedding.

Geoff is currently serving on remote off-island support staff, such as Geoff Pitcairn Island, situated in the Pacific and Noelene, a school teacher, doctor Ocean half way between NZ and and a social worker. The island was Peru. Not only did all but two of the originally populated by mutineers population turn up for the wedding, from HMS Bounty whose descendants but islanders were also responsible still live there. for organising everything from the Geoff says that NZ police have a good flowers, to the food and photographs. reputation throughout the South Pacific Geoff and Noelene married on January for their strength in working among 11. The couple met on-line during small communities, which is why they Geoff ’s earlier posting to Pitcairn are sought after for such jobs. As well as in 2009. Noelene was working in policing on Pitcairn, Geoff has served in East Timor “during exciting times in Auckland for Sky Television.

“We met up when I returned to 2006 when the there was a war on and Auckland after my first six months on we were there to rebuild a police force and rescue a community.”

Pitcairn,” Geoff says.

He proposed at the top of the Sky Pitcairn challenges him in different Tower, going down on bended knee – ways. but only after he’d organised a small “It’s a small community that’s been plane to fly past towing a banner through tough times. I’m involved in role-modelling and setting up systems asking Noelene if she’d marry him.

“We had intended getting married to protect children and families. The before we left for my second stint on community hopes to attract back Pitcairn, but work got in the way, so we families who left during less happy times, and also new settlers. didn’t quite get round to it.”

None of their family attended their “The aim is for a stable population of wedding, mainly because it is a around 110, with about 13 children protracted five day journey involving keeping the school viable.” two flights, a supply ship and then a Meanwhile, the population is relongboat through the surf to the island. establishing cottage industries and Geoff and Noelene snatched a two- moving away from dependence on day break, which they spent fishing benefits, he says. and diving, in lieu of a honeymoon, as “There’s a flourishing beekeeping leaving Pitcairn wasn’t an option. industry producing pure honey that’s “It’s hard to take time off as I live on been endorsed by the Queen, and the job. The islanders are Seventh Day the islanders make carvings, jewellery Adventists, so essentially work a six-day and Bounty memorabilia to sell to week with Saturday being their day off.” passengers on visiting cruise ships.”

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Chance for Love adopt-a-thon on Last year, nearly 30 SPCA centres February 12 and 13, in SPCA centres participated in the Second Chance for in Auckland and Whangarei.

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Five ways to say “I love you”, and some hints on what not to do An expensive gift isn’t essential to get your Valentine’s message across.

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As a new school year begins, it is timely to reflect on the beginnings of education in this area. Before schools were established under the control of a central board of education parents were thrown on their own resources to arrange instruction for their children.

Clara Richards, when interviewed in her 100th year in 1954, spoke of her own early schooling at Dome Valley. Her father was her first teacher and later, when a neighbour held night classes, their brothers escorted the girls in the family through the bush so they could attend.

Peter Greenhill, an early teacher at Mahurangi Heads, first worked as a tutor to 10 of the McGechie children. An accident had forced him to give up an adventurous life at sea and as a sawyer in the thriving timber trade. For years before a school was built he held classes in any available premises and at night, boys from the ship building yards came to him for instruction. Each morning, he collected pupils in a rowboat and in the afternoon returned them home by the same means. His long teaching career ended in 1886 when school inspectors decided he was too deaf to continue.

On the other side of the river, a school was opened in the 1850s at Cowan’s Bay where an early settlement grew up around the timber trade. A decade earlier, both day and night schools were operating on Kawau Island for the children of mining families living there.

By the 1870s, groups of parents were petitioning the Board of Education to establish schools in all areas. Ideally, schools were placed so that children had no more than three miles to walk to school. Water transport was still needed to bring children up the Mahurangi River to Warkworth School until the late 1940s.

Dories were used to connect with launches such as Bert Duke’s Lavona. He was said to be a very good seaman, able to pick up the children in all weathers. He is remembered as one of the old time skippers who knew the river well.

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The cup is the third largest international sports event behind the Olympics and the Football World Cup. The benefits are potentially huge. New Zealand will be profiled to a worldwide media audience, but more importantly, it is an opportunity to showcase our country and property to the 80,000 expected visitors.

Those of us who have travelled know what a buzz it is to come back to NZ after a prolonged period away. You can smell the freshness of the air, see the clear atmosphere and appreciate our amazing night sky, the space we have, and the freedom to enjoy the bush, beach and mountains – not forgetting the pride and passion our whole country has for the ‘national game’. Imagine the high a lot of these rugby fans will have when visiting our country. It may be enough for them to want to immigrate!

Remember the local property media when we hosted the America’s Cup? There was an expectation that lots of wealthy visitors enjoying the yacht racing from unique coastline vantage points would fall in love with the place and want to invest. This resulted in a lot of hype and speculation, with high quality coastal property often profiled accordingly, sometimes creating a false demand. Such media hype seems to make New Zealanders follow like sheep and often our citizens are tempted to speculate in property – buying at current rates in expectation that the demand for certain classes of property will increase during and around the event, providing them with a capital gain.

Certainly, the Rugby World Cup is likely to provide a temporary spike in our economy. A total of 13 of our provincial centres will host the various teams and supporters for up to one month. In Rodney, we are hosting Japan, Namibia and Samoa.

Our crystal ball would suggest, however, that 2011 might not be the time to speculate in property – with or without the Rugby World Cup. All decisions to buy and sell should be based on an informed analysis of the underlying supply and demand relationship. There may be a small window of opportunity for some property owners to enjoy value gains; however, a six week-long international sporting event is unlikely to change the property market or the prevailing economic climate on its own.

February tax payment reminder Inland Revenue is encouraging people who might have difficulty making their end-of-year tax payment to contact it to discuss their options. Businesses and individuals are required to pay by February 7 if they have an end-of-year income tax, Working for Families tax credits, or student loan payment to make. The date does not apply if they have an extension of time through a tax agent. Acting group manager assistance Valerie Price says arrangements can include a payment plan that allows people to pay through regular instalments.

More information about the February 7 end-of-year requirements is available at www.ird.govt.nz or call an Inland Revenues contact centre.

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Born and raised in the United Kingdom, Neil previously worked in the IT (information technology) industry but was drawn to diving through a love of photography and the water, and a keen interest in exploring. In the 16 years since, Neil has been on diving assignments around the world, including studying migratory patterns of tiger sharks and cave diving in Transylvania, to reef conservation projects and assisting the Tanzanian Tourist Board to find alternate tourism dive sites in Zanzibar and Pemba Islands.

His broad experience makes him fully qualified to offer diver training at all levels and in a wide range of environments, from teaching beginners to deep water technical divers and hosting dive trips everywhere from the tropics to ice diving in Russia, not far from the North Pole.

“If you go ice diving you’d be likely to see seals and if you’re unlucky you’d see a polar bear,” Neil says.

He and wife Jan and nine-year-old daughter Francesca moved to New Zealand for the lifestyle and climate four years ago. They have since trained hundreds of divers from Auckland city centre to Mahurangi, who enjoy ready access to local diving spots including Goat Island Marine Reserve, the Hen and Chicken Islands and Little Barrier.

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More importantly, Neil is operating a diving club that will involve like-minded enthusiasts from around the region getting together to share information, trips and a love of diving.

He says that New Zealanders don’t seem to realise how lucky they are in terms of diving options.

“There’s great variety with warm, temperate and cold waters within a very short distance of each other, the marine life is healthy and the water is beautifully clear”.

Local businesses will have the chance to participate in what may be the last of a series of subsidised workshops to boost business growth.

The 90-minute Business Box workshops, provided by the Rodney Economic Development Trust, run for eight weeks and will be held in Warkworth starting next month.

Trust spokesperson Nicky Harnett says the former Rodney District Council is partially funding the workshops and has also “heavily subsidised” earlier workshops, but the future of the courses under Auckland Council is uncertain.

“We are keen for businesses to get involved and take advantage of this training, before the money runs out,” says Nicky.

Businesses throughout Rodney are welcome to register for the programme. As well as focusing on business growth, there is the opportunity for business owners to upskill themselves or their staff in leadership and management areas.

“It’s important they do so sooner rather than later, as we like to carry out an analysis of the business before the programme starts and then a final evaluation on completion of the eight sessions.”

The programme content was developed by Nicky in conjunction with Jeremy Thornton, of Innovative Business Systems (one of the programme providers).

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Supporters of the Omaha Surf Lifesaving Club dug deep to raise more than $100,000 for the surf club and the Eva Mitchell family last month.

The bulk of the funds will go towards The money would be used to help a building project at the club, which defray medical expenses and provide will be undertaken this winter. It will the care that Eva needed. include shutting down the club for a “We would be completely lost without complete refit. The upstairs will have it,” she said. an open plan interior and new kitchen Eva was born in September 2007 installed, and new bunkrooms, first aid room and entranceway will be with congenital diaphragmatic hernia, a condition where a hole in the built downstairs. diaphragm allowed internal organs to Club president John Williams said push into the chest cavity, preventing about 420 people attended the auction the lungs from developing normally. night, which was also an opportunity She has suffered multiple complications to showcase the recently-completed over the last three years and has been clubhouse deck. A total of 27 items living at Starship since May 2009. were snapped up in the live auction, run

by Bayleys auctioneers Gary Cladwell Principal sponsor on the night was and Ben Kloppers. A further 100 items Bayleys North of Auckland. Director Mark Macky says to raise over were sold through a silent auction. $100,000 in the present economic “Every year we set aside one auction climate was “amazing”. item for a local child in need,” John said. “This year, Eva Mitchell was the “People were extremely generous on recipient and the item was a seafood the strength of a video about Eva dinner for 20 at the surf club. People Mitchell’s life and a few words about were touched by Eva’s story and what the family has been going showed incredible generosity – Adam through,” Mark says. “It was a heartfelt Bennet, the HiLife organiser, alone moment.”

Mark also acknowledged compere contributed $2500.”

Now based almost permanently Rhys Darby’s contribution. at Starship Hospital, Eva’s mother “He was brilliant, donating not just Tiffany said the family was very his services but also contributing to grateful for the surf club’s support. the auction proceeds.”

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Verano Properties (VPL) pleaded Resource Management Act (RMA), guilty in the Environment Court and had in fact been proactive in to charges brought against it by discussing the matter with ACL and HCL to find a solution.

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The charges related to a five-month ACL had a duty to ensure that the period during which the discharges design of the erosion and sediment occurred. VPL was developing a property control system was appropriate and close to the estuary and contracted with installed correctly, and HCL had a Airey Consultants (ACL) and Hibiscus duty to undertake the installation with Contractors (HCL) to perform works best practice. Both failed in their duty, for the subdivision. ACL was responsible although the Court was not satisfied for the overall design of sediment control they did this with blatant disregard to and HCL was to install the control either the resource consent or the RMA. works. HCL in turn subcontracted The Court stated that consents of this to Accurate Earthmovers (AEL) to sort should not be able to be operated undertake particular earthworks. until such time as all design works Regional council officers visited were approved by the council and the site following complaints about that more stringent requirements for discolouration of waters of the estuary. policing needed to be in place to ensure General sediment control problems protection for the environment. Judge continued, and were made worse by Jeff Smith said that in a case such as this HCL’s decision to redirect the clean one, the conditions should be imposed requiring a risk management assessment water diversion.

The Court noted that the and pre-certification of all works prior to environment was a sensitive one commencement of any works. affected by estuarine silting. The The court reduced several of the fines water measurements demonstrated after taking into account the early that sediments downstream of the site guilty pleas. were 10 times those of upstream areas, The Mangawhai estuary is noted in the which had a significant, if temporary, Northland Regional Plan as Marine 1 effect on the estuary. area having particularly high values The Court found that VPL had and being a major nesting area for the no deliberate intent to breach the NZ fairy tern and the NZ dotterel.

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The Snells Beach Transfer Station land on Lawrie Road will be sold.

Council’s land sales continue Sales of land initiated by the former Rodney District Council will continue under Auckland Council, with a few notable exceptions, including the Atlas site just north of Warkworth.

Auckland Council has indicated sale by the former Council, within its that further public consultation is Long Term Council Community Plan needed before any decision to sell (LTCCP). can be confirmed. However, the sale However, as the LTCCP does not of the land used by the Snells Beach contain a list of properties (as the Waste Transfer Station and Resource former Council did not wish to make Recovery Centre operated by Mason the details public) it appeared that the Bins in Lawrie Road will proceed. former Council may have shot itself A number of properties on in the foot. Auckland Council then Whangaparaoa Rd and one in Link obtained legal advice that the LTCCP Crescent have been given a stay of “adequately contemplates these nonexecution by Council, which has operational properties for disposal” and withdrawn them from sale pending will therefore place the Hibiscus Coast a review. These are the block of properties listed below on the market. native bush at 497 Whangaparaoa Albany Ward councillor Wayne Road (known as the Archer’s Block), Walker says it is heartening that the residential properties from 527 to sale of some of the properties is being 549 Whangaparaoa Rd, and 20 Link reviewed. He will continue liaising Crescent (alongside land provided for with Auckland Council Property Ltd the Hibiscus Coast Family Centre). (the Council Controlled Organisation) Auckland Council’s property manager in the hope that the Archer’s Block can Ian Wheeler says these properties are be retained for a community reserve. not being actively marketed for sale at The 25ha block, which was purchased the present time as Council intends for the Penlink Rd, runs from to review the surplus status of the Whangaparaoa Rd to the Weiti River. properties, undertaking all necessary Around 10 to 15ha of this is not consultation and obtaining statutory required for the road and the former approvals.

Council planned to sell this to recoup What form the review will take and costs incurred on Penlink. the timing of it is as yet unknown.

“The site would be perfect for a Also withdrawn from sale are properties reserve,” Cr Walker says. “It is not valued in excess of $250,000 as suitable for development, because that the Local Government (Auckland would create further traffic problems Transitional Provisions) Act 2010 placed on the main road.” a moratorium on any such sales until Cr Walker says he hopes the land in July 2012, so that the new Council can Link Crescent can also be used for consider and consult on them. community amenity.

Properties affected by this locally are The former Council began selling likely to include the Mad Butcher site at property in 2009. Former Rodney 3 Moana Ave, Orewa which was being chief executive Rodger Kerr-Newell actively marketed by the former Council hoped to dispose of $100 milliondespite concerns that it was required for worth of land to reduce a debt of more town centre connectivity and parking. than $300 million. Sales of around Property acquisitions and disposals $25 million were achieved. Auckland manager Clive Fuhr said initially that Council advises that the former Auckland Council intended to sell Council’s debt level, as at October 31, only properties formally confirmed for 2010, stands at $297 million.

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It was decided that his injuries necessitated his removal to Warkworth for the conveyance by steamer to Auckland, but he only lived a few hours. According to a Births Deaths & Marriages entry, he was buried at the Episcopalian Burying Ground, Warkworth – quite a description!

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Ph 425 4027 • mob 021 117 3033

B U I L D I N G H E A LT H Y H O M E S

 Full project management  Homes & extensions  Architectural plans welcome  Commercial With Tony Presland (Licensed Building Practitioner)

• Light Commercial • Alterations • Architectural Homes • Renovations • Additions Phone Hadley on 09 425 4968 or 0275 444 440 Email: hadley@trescobuilders.co.nz www.buildersonline.co.nz

CARPENTER-JOINER • Terraces • Alterations • New Housing

• Renovations • Maintenance • Small jobs a specialty

NEIL KOSE

021 935 509 | murrayholt@gmail.com

Phone 09 425 5491 • Mobile 027 275 1172

NATHAN HOUSTON

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

Roofing N.Z Long Run Iron Specialists New Re-Roofs & Cladding

Ring Matt on 021 356 965 A/hrs/Fax: 09 425 6311 Email: iron.man@xtra.co.nz

Servicing Auckland - Rodney - Kaipara

Ph: 09 422 2131

Mob: 021 220 5000

470 KAiPArA FlATS rOAd, WArKWOrTH126

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

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

warkworthscaffolding@xtra.co.nz

MATAKANA EXCAVATORS BILL REA

32 years owner/operator

(Civil engineering qualified)

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

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

43 years experience

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

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

PHONE 0800 622 7929

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

021 2800 233 www.nzconcrete.co.nz

BASED IN MATAKANA

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

BOB CAT & TRUCK HIRE – PJH CONTRACTING –

• Landscaping • Site Works • Driveways • Post Hole Drilling 180mm - 300mm 450mm - 600mm

• Trenching • Laser Level • Compactor Dams ● Winching ● Bulldozing ● Driveways House Sites ● Landscaping ● Earthmoving ● Sub Divisions

027 527 6990

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

PHONE 09 425 6431 General Engineering

Free Measure and Quote sales@rodneyflooring.co.nz

UNIT 5 • HAMATANA ROAD SNELLS BEACH

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

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

COASTAL CONCEPTS WAYNE BURTON Registered Electrician

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

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

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

Lamb & moLLoy Ltd SURVEYORS

Prompt, professional advice and service for all

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Subdivisions and Land Development Work

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

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

T.T.E. DESIGNS ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNERS

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

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

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

For Free Quote Ross Bell Your local Jim

Ph 0800 4 546 546 www.jims.co.nz

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

Lawns Alive

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

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

Ph Allan 0212136892 • www.lawnsalive.co.nz

TOTAL LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION • Mowing • Landscaping • Courtyards • Pool Surrounds • Driveways • Foundations

• Property Maintenance • Ready Lawns • Fencing • Decks • Retaining Walls • Project Management

MATAKANA SHOW HOME AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING PHONE: 09 425 8648 • MOBILE: 021 614 107

JB’s No 1 LANDSCAPING SERVICES

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

SeRvicing HiBiScUS coaSt to mangaWHai

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

for complete quality projects

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

Phone Bruce 425 7766 a/h I take the hard work out of Landscaping

Cross Country

Glenn Soljan Dip LS Design • Designer • Plans designed and drawn • Stonemason • Fireplaces • 20 yrs experience

tel 09 422 9213 • mob 021 457 449 email: soljanslandscapes@xtra.co.nz www.soljanslandscapes.co.nz

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

Property maintenance for permanent or absentee homeowners

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

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For all your property maintenance and small building projects

Cross Country Cleaning Division

Vacuum Sweeper • Car parks • Warehouses • Driveways

Phone to discuss YOUR requirements 021 423 860 - 423 8619 a/h handyman@bruno.co.nz • www.bruno.co.nz

Arcadia

Grant & Jeanette Stewart Owner/Operators

Tree Care

100% MANGAWHAI ELECTRICAL 12b Wood Street, Mangawhai Heads

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

Beauty Therapy & Nail Creations for head to toe pampering

Alison Wech

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

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

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

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

Warkworth Natural Health Store

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

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

DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

EXCELLENCE IN FURNITURE

CARPET CLEANING

Recycled Matai

NZ Made Solid Wood

Ph 425 9030 • Dome Valley 5 minutes past Warkworth

• Duvets

Kowhai Laundry Dry Cleaning Agents

(including inners)

• Sheets • Towels • Linen (pressed)

13 Neville Street, Warkworth Phone 09 425 9775

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

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

www.100percent.co.nz

144M

FROG POOL FARM

Custom Built Kitchens

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

Emergency Flood Service Technical Experience 12 years Fully qualified and certified

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

Certified Member of the Carpet Cleaning Association of NZ

THE IRONING MAIDEN

‘Let me take the crease out of your day’

Furniture Wellsford Best furniture deals with Dave everytime!

149 Rodney Street, Wellsford Phone 09 423 7302

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

Email: padgayewebb@gmail.com

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

A BRUSH WITH ART

EXPERT PAINTING AND DECORATING

PHONE 021 208 5460 EMAIL ironingmaiden@live.com

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

Your Painter/Decorator with over 25 years experience serving all surrounding areas

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

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

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

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LTD

Heat & Water Pump Services | Marine & Small Engines | Plumbing | Printers & Website Design | Computer & TV Services | Septic & Water Tank Cleaning | Water Supplies

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

www.abelinstalls.co.nz

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

H2O PUMPS Water Treatment

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

Phone/Fax 425-5619 Mobile 0800 733 765

Owen Ward

Email: h2opumps@xtra.co.nz MoBILe eFTPos AVAILABLe

K & R PUMP SERVICES ltd

OUTBOARD MOTOR SERVICING

steve@purewaterservices.co.nz

ST E P H E N

J O N E S L T D

P LU M B I N G STEPHEN JONES

Water lters - Underbench - UV - Whole House • Water Coolers • Water Pumps • Sales & Service

www.purewaterservices.co.nz

31 WOODCOCKS RD - WARKWORTH - PH 425 9100

New Pump Sales

Service

Installation

Phone 021 771 878 • 24hrs 09 425 6002

“If you don’t have a lter you are the lter”

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

water pumps

Pumping Systems

0800 PURE WATER

AUTHORISED AGENT

(2007) Ltd

09 422 7618

Available from:

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

027 494 5499

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

ezSite

‘ T H E D . I . Y. W E B S I T E ’ Argyll Angle

58-60 Queen Street Warkworth

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

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

TV AERIAL & SATELLITE SERVICES Freeview Sales & Installation TV & FM Aerials

We’re Local.

0508 WEBDESIGN

www.ezSite.co.nz

Rodney Septic Tank Cleaning Peter Cairns

GAVIN BROUGH Ph 09 425 5495 Mob 0274 766 115

clean. care. repair.

WATER TANK & WATER APPLICATION CLEANING AGENCY

Mob 027 494 6370 • Phone 422 7166

027 239 2167 09 426 9015 • 09 412 7644

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Household Water Deliveries

Phone John or Annette Carr

0800 747 928

p: 09 425 7477 | m: 027 240 7791 | f: 09 425 7483 email: mobikair@xtra.co.nz

mobile: 027 556 6111

Mangawhai: Phil Lathrote 431 4608 | 027 493 8961

Limited

water

SIAN & SOLWA E T Y fILTEREd AR

WATER

0800 638 254

OR

09 422 3700

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Warkworth FURNITURE REMOVALS

DRINNAN CONTRACTORS

Household Drinking

WATER

0800 GET H20 4 3 8 4 2 6

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

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

Phone Linda 425-0000

Wellsford

HIRE

Come in & look around. If we don’t have what you want we’ll try and get it!

SNELLS BEACH

PHONE 09 425 5597

121 Centennial Park Road, Wellsford P: 423 9546 F: 423 9547 M: 027 276 7940 E: wellsfordhire@vodafone.co.nz

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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

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

ARBORISTS INDEpENDENT TREE CARE All aspects of tree and hedge work, Branch Chipping, Private line clearance, Qualified Arborist, Fully insured. Phone Dave 09 427 9216 or 022 026 5681.

FOR SALE

FITNESS

LOCAL NUTS

SHOTOKAN KARATE (SKIF)

Macadamia Nuts Fresh & locally grown.

Three choices - plain, honeyed and chocolate coated. Yum Yum! $5.50 a packet; larger quantities available on order.

Available from the Mahurangi Matters office, 17 Neville St, Warkworth.

RAWLEIGH pRODUCTS Phone Patrick 425 0448.

available.

BUSINESS OppORTUNITY

TAMWORTH pIGS Live. From $80.

Phone Riley on 09 422 6052.

ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS. Discover the secrets for attracting all the customers you’ll ever need through your website, in any business. Free information pack, phone 09 422 0864.

WATER TANKS & TROUGHS ABSOLUTE CONCRETE 09 4312211 or sales@absoluteconcrete.co.nz

FOR HIRE HALLS FOR HIRE. The Warkworth Town Hall (limit 99 people) and the old Masonic Hall are available for hire at reasonable rates. Contact the Warkworth Service Centre of the Auckland Council on toll-free (09) 301 0101. pUHOI CENTENNIAL HALL Capacity 200, reasonable rates. Contact Kathy 09 422 0891 or puhoi.hall@hiko.co.nz

FOR SALE

BROWN SHAVER pULLETS FOR SALE Specifically reared for free ranging and will commence laying early April. For more details and to reserve please phone 09 422 5890 or email: wilfscovell@clear.net.nz

LINE DANCING LEARNERS CLASS

• A japanese art and cultural experience • An interesting way to keep fit • Good for stamina and flexibility • Improves balance and

co-ordination • Achieve a calm alert focus

Beginners class starting Monday February 21st 6.30pm - 8pm Matakana School Hall Phone Helen Howard 09 425 9237 Low impact exercise for health of body and mind.

All ages welcome.

Beginners class starting Monday February 21st 6.30pm - 8pm Matakana School Hall Phone Helen Howard 09 425 9237

Training: Wed & Fri 6pm, Warkworth Town Hall (Mon training available).

Ring Bob 422 5229 for a free trial www.skif.co.nz

Low impact exercise for health of body and mind.

All ages welcome.

FLIGHTS

HOBBIES & RECREATION

Starting 2nd February, Wednesday evenings. Ladies Bowling Club, Shoesmith Road, Warkworth. Inquiries Jan 422 5191.

TAOIST TAI CHI CLASSES

TAOIST TAI CHI CLASSES

3rd Dan Instructor Supervised by 7th Dan. Suitable for high school to retirement. Affiliated directly to Japan (Kanazawa Sensei)

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

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

Min. 3 passengers.

NORTH CApE FLIGHTS $375 each.

Min 3 passengers.

Rodney Aero Club ph 425 8735 or Rod Miller ph 425 5612

HEALTH SERVICES ALL-LOVE HEALING CENTRE MAHURANGI, Intnl Healers treat and teach All-Love, Reiki, Matrix, Tantra and more. Retreats available in beach/bush setting. Phone Natalie on 0800 826 872 or 0274 826 872.

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

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AND NOW .... pRIME ON FREEVIEW, Now 13 channels, decoders with recorder $175, new 12 month warranty, dish and decoder package installed from $430. Call Jim the Maintenance Man 422 3725 or 021 254 2048.

FITNESS

HEALTH SERVICES

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ACCOMMODATION WANTED RENTAL ACCOMMODATION WANTED Local Vineyard manager, resident in Point Wells requires rental: 2 bedroom house \ cottage near water or on farmland Phone 09-4229881.

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

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

HOME & MAINTENANCE RUBBISH REMOVAL Discover how easy it is to dispose of stuff for the tip. Moving house? Clean up? Friendly affordable service. Free quotes. Ph 426 5219.

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

HOME & MAINTENANCE EARN CASH ON YOUR HOLIDAY HOME! Unmet rental demand this

summer. Call Bachcare 0800 422 242, email: matakana@bachcare.co.nz, or visit www.bachcare.co.nz TANK WATER TESTING High quality testing for T and E-coli in your tank or bore water. Printed clear Lab test results provided with recommendations.

Phone TWT 422 9345.

LOST OMAHA Grey boat cover, between roundabout and boat ramp, 15 January.

Phone 09 479 2766.

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

Enquiries Warkworth 425 8482.

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

pUBLIC NOTICES

pUBLIC NOTICES

HOMEBUILDERS FAMILY SERVICES We provide the following free services:

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

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

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

5 Hexham St, Warkworth • Phone 09 425 7048 homebuilders.warkworth@paradise.net.nz Open Monday - Friday 9am-12midday, but leave a message anytime SUPPORTED BY MAHURANGI MATTERS

RODNEY STOppING VIOLENCE SERVICES

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

Held in Orewa and Warkworth.

For enquiries phone 09 425 8130.

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

Held in Orewa & Warkworth.

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

READINGS

AnnuAl GenerAl MeetinG

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of SeniorNet Mangawhai Inc will be held at The Domain club rooms, Mangawhai/ Kaiwaka Rd, Mangawhai on Fri, 18 Feb 2011 at 2pm. All Members and Intending Members are urged to attend.

Agenda: • Welcome • Minutes of Annual General Meeting held on 5 March 2010 • Matters Arising • Chairman’s Report • Financial Report • Election of Chairman & Committee • Appointment of Auditor • General Business: Volunteers and Nominations for Office will be taken from the floor.

Sheila Ballard - Chairperson Sponsored by Mahurangi Matters

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

GAMBLING HELpLINE

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

Phone 0800 654 655.

Clairvoyant/ MediuM Beryl Clarke genuine accurate messages from spirit.

For confidential appointment Phone 428 3887

SITUATIONS VACANT

TV SERVICES & SALES

CHILDCARE / HOME-HELp - Parentport North, Mangawhai is currently looking for a person in the Mangawhai area to work on a part time basis. The position involves families in the home who have preschoolers either with childcare or general housework depending on the need. Contact Linda 09 425 9351 or 027 280 5093, or email: rlknutson@xtra.co.nz

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

Phone Gavin 027 4766115.

REUNIONS

WORK WANTED

REUNION OF EX-pUpILS OF OTOROHANGA DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL From 1924 - 1955 (Primer 1 to Form 6) to be held March 26, 2011.

Contact D. Davidson, 54 Main Nt Road, Otorohanga, Email: dawnd@xtra.co.nz

MApIU SCHOOL & DISTRICT CENTENNIAL 1911-2011 All pupils, teachers and descendants of the settlers who opened up the district 100 years ago are invited to attend the Mapiu and District 100th Jubilee 18-20 February 2011.

For registration forms please contact Jon 07 8785969, Val 07 8788580 or jongaye@farmside.co.nz

HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL CENTENNIAL MARCH 2011 Encompassing Hamilton Girls’ and Hamilton Boy’s High Schools. A four day weekend of events is planned on March 17-20, 2011. Those interested are invited to pre-register at

www.hamiltonhighcentennial2011.com

SITUATIONS VACANT

or phone 0900 SCHOOL to make a $20 donation towards the cost of holding the reunion.

TAHAAROA SCHOOL CENTENNIAL 2011

Wait Staff Plume, the vineyard restaurant in Matakana has two full time Wait Staff vacancies.

The applicants should have a positive, friendly, welcoming, customer centric manner, capable of independent-working. The job involves weekend work as well as split shifts. Barista skills necessary.

If you are a Team Player with upselling skills and have experience in similar positions apply to:

Restaurant Manager

Plume, the vineyard restaurant 49A Sharp Rd, RD2, Warkworth 0982 along with a copy of your work experience certificates. www.plumerestaurant.co.nz

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

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

TUITION pIANO / KEYBOARD / THEORY Laurice Woodfield L.T.C.L/A.I.R.M.T Experienced teacher of all ages.

Enquiries welcome phone 423 7757

SINGING / pIANO / THEORY

Susan Hayday B. Mus./ F.T.C.L./ L.R.S.M./ A.I.R.M.T. Beginners to Diploma level.

Royal and Trinity exam preparation available if required. Phone 4227537.

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

VEHICLES pARK AND SELL Gull Snells Beach.

Weekly rates. Great exposure. Phone 09 425 4092.

NANNY AVAILABLE

Full or part time work in Warkworth, Wellsford and surrounding Rodney area. Own transport and clean driver’s licence. Happy to help with housework and cooking.

References available.

Available for immediate start.

Phone Amy Burnan 021 0380 968

CLEANER - EXpERIENCED - available for domestic or commercial work.

Reliable, energetic, conscientious.

References available. Warkworth to Mangawhai. Phone Sue 021 1877989 or Erica 422 5519.

NEED HELp NOW?

Reliable EXPERIENCED Staff - casual or emergency work - business or domestic – Call: FINDAMINDA mob 021 331 406 REID EQUESTRIAN ENGINEERING, Wellsford. Float rebuilds, horse truck conversions, etc. Dog kennels made to measure. Quality work. Phone Ron 423 9666.

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NOTICES

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

Hall Bookings Ph 425 8053

Snell's Beach Community Church

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

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

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celebration celebration centre centre

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Presbyterian Church

Powerful Powerful Exciting Exciting Church Church

Church

Sunday Sunday Service Service @ @ 10am 10am Warkworth Warkworth Town Town Hall Hall

55 Pulham Pulham Road, Road, Warkworth Warkworth Phone Phone 425 425 8861 8861 www.mahurangipresbyterian.org.nz www.mahurangipresbyterian.org.nz Sunday Services 9am & 10.30am Sunday Services 9am & 10.30am

P: P: 09 09 423 423 0148 0148 www.celebrationcentre.co.nz www.celebrationcentre.co.nz

anglican anglican church church Warkworth Warkworth

CATHOLIC CATHOLIC CHURCH CHURCH

Phone 425 Phone 425 8545 8545 www.holyname.org.nz www.holyname.org.nz

Services Services held held at: at: •• Warkworth Warkworth •• Matakana Matakana •• Leigh Leigh •• Snells Snells Beach Beach •• Kaipara Kaipara Flats Flats

Holy Holy Mass Mass Timetable: Timetable: WARKWORTH WARKWORTH

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

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Warkworth businesses are calling for two connection points to the new state highway being proposed by the NZ Transport Authority (NZTA).

Submissions on the proposed route Woodcocks Rd was demonstrably for the $1.6 billion project, which will better in terms of travel time and cost duplicate the existing State Highway, savings because it reduced the distance required to be travelled by a large share closed on January 28.

About 50 people attended a meeting of the road users compared with the organised by the Warkworth NZTA proposal of an intersection at Businesses Association on January 19 Kaipara Flats Rd only.

“The proposal is consistent with to discuss inter-change options.

However, a consensus was quickly Auckland Council’s plans for reached supporting access points Warkworth as a sub-regional centre; a roundabout on Woodcocks would be for Warkworth in the form of well placed to distribute traffic on the roundabouts – one at Kaipara Flats western and southern sides of the town Road where the current plan places to future commercial and residential an inter-change and the other at the growth areas,” he said.

Carran/Woodcocks Road intersection, with a dual carriageway rather than a Other speakers stressed the need for a link road to handle traffic heading motorway between the two. east to Snells Beach and Matakana.

Wharehine managing director Steve Cr Penny Webster gave an assurance Dodd said two roundabouts and a that the new highway would not dual carriageway would offer NZTA delay work starting on the Hill Street savings, and it would also address intersection upgrade. She said she concerns about heavy traffic passing had also asked for someone to look at the college. changing the traffic light phasing at Consultant Phil McDermott, of the intersection, which she felt could Matakana, said an intersection on improve traffic flow.

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Fuelling learning outcomes from the school lunchbox A child’s performance at school can be heavily influenced by the contents of their lunch box.

Nutrition consultant Wendy Hamilton, Try and include both vegetables and who has 25 years of experience in fruit for variety and balance as they health promotion, recommends that provide important energy, vitamins school lunches include something from and minerals. each of the five main food groups to Raw fruit along with fruit pottles and ensure children’s concentration levels stewed fruit is recommended over stay consistent throughout the day. dried. Vegetable snacks fit for lunch “A child’s lunch box should be boxes could be carrot and cucumber well-balanced, like any other meal, sticks and cherry tomatoes. containing food from the following Dairy foods are a source of protein, groups – breads and cereals, fruit and which satisfies hunger and helps repair vegetables, dairy foods, meat and meat the body. Cheese sticks or sliced/grated alternatives,” she says. cheese on sandwiches and crackers, “If possible leave out packaged foods along with yoghurt, yoghurt drinks and capitalise on the fresh produce and milk drinks are good sources of that can be sourced locally and is in calcium for children whose bones are still developing and growing. abundance at this time of the year.”

Items from the breads and cereals “Just watch sugar levels on labels,” group can be wraps, pita pockets, Wendy says. raisin bread, crackers, mini muffins, Meat and meat alternatives are scones and small serves of pasta or rice another source of protein and a source salads and sushi. of dietary iron. Wendy says children These carbohydrates provide a good should get at least one meat or dairy product in their lunch box to help source of energy.

“Make an effort to use wholemeal bread energise them. instead of white for sandwiches. Parents Ham, chicken and fish like tuna, should get into the habit of buying it as salmon, mackerel and sardines can children will soon become accustomed be in sandwiches, rolls or put in a container to eat on their own. to the change,” Wendy says.

Five-year-old primary student Jacob Lamb can’t wait to eat his carrot sticks.

Egg and baked beans or other dried beans are meat alternatives and could be served separately or as part of a sandwich or salad.

“The most important factor is a drink bottle filled with water, not juice or cordial. If it is half-filled the night before and put in the freezer and topped up in the morning it will

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At this time of the year parents should also be conscious about food safety in their child’s lunch box.

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for all age groups and parents are less active and many teenagers give up being active and playing sport, especially if they find they are not very good at it.

“The priority for the government is to get kids playing sport and staying in sport through to adulthood,” she says. “It is important for schools and communities to offer a range of activities, not just the traditional sport.

Young people might like skating, rockclimbing, mountain biking or dancing, not everyone wants to play rugby.”

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The 2008 Push Play Parents campaign promoted the government’s new physical activity guidelines for children and young people which advised that children aged five to 18 need at least an hour of moderate to vigorous physical activity each day enough to make them huff and puff.

“The 60 minutes can be broken into chunks and it can be achieved throughout the day with activities like walking to school, playing after dinner, taking part in sports training at school, biking to the dairy to get milk etc.” The aim of the campaign was to make parents aware of the 60-minutes-a-day-for-kids message. It also reminded parents that 30 minutes or more of physical activity per day was still a good guide for adults.

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“For those who struggle with mobility, Sit Fit or exercise in water can be very beneficial. The buoyancy of water supports body weight allowing freedom of movement to strengthen muscles and relieve pressure on joints,” she says. “Low impact exercise options are plentiful within our communities on a social or club basis. Most clubs even offer the opportunity to try the activity free before joining. Low impact exercises include tai chi, yoga, pilates, aerobics, archery, badminton, bowls and personal trainers.”

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The cost of buying a basic uniform and stationery for a high school student can itself add up to hundreds of dollars.

Rodney College principal Dave Ormandy says his school’s uniform price mark-ups are minimal and are decided by the Parent and Teachers Association (PTA) which puts the profits back into the school.

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A majority of high schools ask for an annual donation of around $100 per pupil. This is not a compulsory payment but Mr Ormandy says it’s money that is used to subsidise a range of vital resources.

“The donation money we ask for we put towards essential costs that need to be covered somehow, like the school magazine, newsletters, ICT (information and communication technologies) costs, photocopying, paper and sports gear,” he says.

Most schools have payment options available and welcome automatic payments that enable a gradual contribution towards school fees throughout the year. However, some schools do not allow children who are not up to date with payments to do certain activities or receive items such as a year book.

Extra-curricular activities such as sport, music or dance lessons add extra costs that parents should also budget for.

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SPACE programme empowers first-time parents A parenting programme designed to empower parents with knowledge about their child’s first year of development and growth is being relaunched in Warkworth this month.

The Warkworth SPACE programme is aimed at first time parents and has been revamped for the relaunch after a year’s absence.

New facilitators, refreshed parenting topics and activities, and rewritten course outlines that are more relevant to the stages of development of the babies attending, are among course improvements.

North Shore SPACE coordinator Meagan Ranby says the Warkworth programme has been the SPACE’s longest and most successful within the North Shore and Rodney districts and she hopes the trend will continue.

Weekly sessions include: opportunities for parents to socialise; play sessions with age-appropriate equipment that supports infant learning and development; discussions and information on relevant child development and parenting topics; and an introduction to rhymes, music and books for infants.

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who embarked on a fishing trip at midday. He discarded his clothing, except for a pair of shorts, and did not apply sunscreen. He claims his exposure was less than an hour. By the time he saw me he had 70 percent of his surface area covered with partial thickness burns. The second incident occurred whilst watching a cricket match. Temperatures rose to 30 degrees. While most spectators were sensible, there was a group who insisted on getting completely drunk. They stripped down to the minimum, did not apply sunscreen and ran riot, working up a sweat, and then quenched their thirst with more beer. This is heat stroke/ exhaustion “waiting for a place to happen”.

Firstly, sunburn. The best approach is to prevent it. Whether you are fair, ginger or dark, avoid the sun between roughly 10am and 2pm. Additionally: yy wear protective clothing, including a hat, preferably broad- brimmed (staying cool is more important than looking cool); yy seek shade where possible; yy apply sunscreen with a minimum protection factor of 30 and do so repeatedly whether the product claims to be water-resistant or not; yy there may be merit in preventatively taking a tablet containing polypodium leucotomos. This is a tropical fern extract, which contains additional antioxidants, green tea extract and beta-carotene.

Pregnant women and under-18s need to take additional safety measures.

If sunburn is incurred, keep cool with light clothing and keep up a good fluid intake (non-alcoholic). Aloe vera topically may help and oral pain relievers have a place if topicals are inadequate. Consult a healthcare professional if none of the above suffices.

Avoid excessive heat Heat stroke/exhaustion boils down to an uncontrollable rise in the core temperature of the body (above 38C), manifesting as a red, hot and dry patient, possibly dizzy or light-headed, dehydrated, nauseous or vomiting and possibly confused or disorientated. If unattended and in severe cases, seizures (especially in children), coma and even death may follow. So avoid excessive heat.

More specifically, avoid physical exertion in excessive heat. Be aware that heat and humidity is a dangerous combination in that the normal cooling mechanism of sweat-evaporation is diminished. Certain medications may also inhibit that part of the nervous system essential in aiding cooling. If one does suffer from heat stroke/exhaustion – cool down by stripping to a minimum of clothing, apply cooled wraps, sponging, or immerse in cool water and use fans to assist evaporation. Continue to aggressively rehydrate. Do not immerse in icy water - this is potentially harmful. Do not use drugs traditionally used to treat fever, such as paracetamol or anti-inflammatories, as they are ineffective and may do harm. If there is no improvement, confusion or altered state of consciousness, seek urgent medical attention.

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While the Hibiscus Hospice in-patient unit is experiencing a significant increase in admissions and is operating at full capacity most of the time, Warkworth Wellsford Hospice continues to find beds when it needs to.

Hospice spokesperson Dyan Cann admissions permit and this can give us says the increase is as a result of a a fallback if absolutely necessary.” more regional approach taken by the Space for a further six beds was Waitemata DHB, which encourages allocated when the unit was built. hospices to “share” patients in order to However, funding for further satisfy palliative care needs throughout expansion is yet to be established. the district. This focus came into play last The services offered by the Hospice’s year after a directive from Government. clinical team are also expanding –last The Hibiscus unit, which opened in month they conducted their first September 2009, is taking patients from blood transfusions and intravenous Warkworth, Wellsford, the North Shore administration, and are trialing the and West Auckland. The Hibiscus and ongoing provision of these services for Consistent demand keeps the new Hospice unit busy.

North Shore Hospices are the only ones both admitted and community based working hours and weekends, plus a pain they can have a more normal that have in-patient units. patients. counsellor and a social worker. Doctors relationship with their families. They Dyan says since last November, all Traditionally these services have been are the same as for Hibiscus Coast and can sit up at the dinner table rather six beds at Hibiscus Hospice have performed only at hospital, so local North Shore, and often visit patients in than lying in bed and being fed. So it’s more about making sure they get a been almost continuously occupied patients benefit by not having to their own homes. by patients in need of end of life care, drive into North Shore or Auckland “Patients generally stay in their own good quality of life.” symptom management or respite.

Hospital. homes unless they’ve got complex Kathryn says the hospice can also use She says demand was always expected Warkworth Wellsford Hospice general medical problems and they need any rest home beds that are available to reach the current level within the manager Kathryn Ashworth says to to go to an in-patient unit to sort and beds at Warkworth Hospital, first two years of operation and that it her knowledge there has not been any out symptom management, or they particularly if people just need a break. will not mean local patients miss out on difficulty getting local patients into choose to go somewhere to die, but Other patients are unwell and need the majority choose to stay at home.” treatment at North Shore Hospital a bed. hospice beds when it is required.

“The unit is now operating at full The local hospice is relatively small, Visits to in-patient units are therefore, where there is a huge team of palliative capability, receiving the full amount of servicing a population of around generally temporary. Patients can care nurses, she says. funding available and fully utilising the 21,000 and is currently working with attend rooms at the local hospice for “People are not necessarily ‘dying now’ skills and expertise of staff especially about 30 patients, which is at the upper a “pamper service” offering things like when they come to our service, they’re recruited for the purpose,” Dyan says. end of usual workloads, says Kathryn. massage to help them relax. often still on treatments and its all “Admission is always needs based so The hospice team includes two nurses “A lot of what we do is about helping about making the best of their time. locals will not miss out. We also try to on duty at any one time during working people make the most of the time that The earlier we can see people the better keep a bed available for respite care if hours and someone on call outside of they have left. If we can control their because we can keep them home.”

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Gymkhana succumbs to weather at A&P show Wild weather forced the cancellation of horse events at this year’s Warkworth A&P show and accounted for lower-than-usual gate numbers.

Show secretary Marjorie Blythen spent grateful to them for their efforts,” she a frantic few hours cancelling the says. gymkhana, scheduled for the Sunday Mrs Blythen also praised City Care of show weekend, due to gale force and Auckland Council for the winds and heavy rain. Her husband, “fantastic job” they made of preparing Dean, had to tow dozens of horse the grounds. trucks from the sodden grounds and The new shearing pavilion was teams of volunteers waited two days officially opened by Phyl Hudson before being able to clear up after the (whose late husband, Robert, had th 144 annual show. been head shearing steward) and However, this year’s event drew a newly-crowned world champion record number of more than 80 shearer Doug Smith did the honour indoor exhibitors and more cattle and of shearing the first sheep in it. Mrs alpaca entries than previously.

Blythen says the new facility means Beef and dairy cattle numbers shearing will once again become a were also up on last year, with the regular feature of A&P shows. schedule featuring eight beef classes.

The Blythens’ Hereford bull, Wando Notable, was “pulled out of the paddock at the last moment” and ended up winning supreme beef animal.

“This was a highlight of what was a difficult weekend, particularly as we officially retired from showing three years ago,” says Mrs Blythen.

A huge marquee supplied by McEntee Hire provided a focus for the show and refuge from the stormy weather.

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Sisters Amber, left, with Alice, and Cara Doggett, of Wellsford, with her Charolais/ Friesian calf Gypsy.

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Anthony Mansell-Mitchell, 12, of Helensville, waits with grandparents Rob and Gloria Mitchell, for his turn in the ring with Minnie.

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Around 200 people are expected to turn out to the event at Pakiri Farm on Saturday February 19 from 5pm and ticket sale proceeds will go to local primary schools, Tomarata and Pakiri.

Event organiser Jeff Mcclean says he loves being able to provide entertainment to local people while helping out local schools.

“Last year we made around $500 for the two schools, which they really appreciated. We hope that this year we can raise a lot more,” he says The festival, which is R18, will be held on Jeff’s parent’s 50 hectares of farmland in Pakiri, only a short distance to Pakiri beach. Eclipse Outdoor Experience will house two zones of cutting edge drum and bass/ dubstep along with tech/ house, featuring the likes of Antix, an Auckland-based progressive electronic DJ duo well known on the world festival circuits. Jason Howson, an Aucklandbased club and radio DJ who has been playing for over 10 years will be there, along with Lost Boys, Cern, Grind, Shift, and more.

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Wellsford RSA celebrates 50 years

A fundraising fun run will be held in the Omaha area next month.

On your marks at Matakana The Matakana School fun run will be held on Sunday March 27 and organisers are hoping for at least as good a turnout as last year “if not better”.

Matakana PTA president Katrine prizes, generously donated by local Cramer says the 2010 inaugural run businesses. attracted more than 200 participants. “As a school community we are Money raised this year will go towards passionate about our health and our improving physical activity at the children’s wellbeing and believe this event encourages a fun element of school.

Event categories are: 5km run/walk, health for all to enjoy.”

10km run and 2.5km kids dash. Start To register, or for further information, visit www.matakana.school.nz times will be staggered from 8.30am. thanked major “This is a family fun event, with Organisers Omaha Beach as the stunning back sponsors – Oceanz, Times FM and drop,” Katrine says. “There will be TimberWorld – and thanked Push/ kids entertainment and great spot Play Neighbourhood for its support.

Wellsford RSA members are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their building on February 12 with a remembrance march and dinner.

Invitations have gone out to RSAs from the Far North to Silverdale, and organisers hope that past members and the local community will join the festivities.

The march starts from the Community Centre at 4pm, ending at the RSA, where Club patron Les Jenkins will cut a ceremonial ribbon, says bar manager Shirley Blakemore.

The ceremony will be followed by dinner and entertainment.

The present RSA was built by returned servicemen from mostly donated materials over two years, with the opening ceremony performed on February 11, 1969, by the Dominion president, Ken Frazer. Also present

were Rodney president Jimmy Cowan, and Wellsford sub-president Laurie Grant. Prior to 1961, Wellsford had been a sub-branch of Rodney, along with Warkworth.

Women’s section president Lorene Watson recalls families of members being involved in fundraising for the premises and in the construction of the building 50 years ago.

“When it came to putting down the wooden floor, it was the children who were given the task of hammering the nails in,” she says.

Her husband, Max, and his brother Darby, were involved in the project, with Darby a member of the inaugural club committee. Fundraising included Anzac day concerts and horse races in the Wellsford Hall, Mrs Watson says.

Information and dinner tickets ($23): Phone Shirley Blakemore, 423 8870.

Hunting permits now online Hunters can now go online to apply for a hunting permit on conservation land. The online system simplifies the application process and allows one permit to be issued for multiple areas. The permit is emailed to the applicant along with updates on track closures and other management activities that may affect hunting in that specific area. The new system will also allow DOC to capture information on hunter activities that will help to target infrastructure funding where it is most needed. All permits will be valid for four months and a current firearms licence is required to validate a permit.

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Puhoi to Pakiri Research Programme Preliminary Results

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The ConRays are heading to Leigh to perform hits from the sixties.

Sixties tribute band Leigh bound Leigh’s Sawmill Café will host the latest sounds from ex-pat singer-songwriter and musician Blair Jollands, along with 60’s tribute band The Conrays, on Friday February 11 from 9.30pm.

Jollands and a New Zealand support band will provide a preview of tracks from Lotus Mason, the self-titled album of his London-based band, due for release in New Zealand in March.

After touring in New Zealand with bands Flat Hamster Man and Bike (Andrew Brough – Straitjacket Fits) Jollands spent time in Memphis and New Orleans on his way to London, making blues-tinged pop music along the way.

El Hula, Jolland’s first band project, was signed to Boy George’s label and was acclaimed by critics. His first two albums, Hotel and Violent Love were followed by a project with The Thin Men resulting in a more rock/country style album, Arena.

Blair Jollands, will perform his latest With Lotus Mason, Jollands and band tracks at Leigh Sawmill this month. (including fellow New Zealander and guitarist Rhys Hughes) have expanded Whore and Dead Man Running their pop-rock performances from (starring 50 Cent). power ballads to a new electronic- Meanwhile, The Conrays, featuring inspired sound.

Eddie Rayner and Paul Crowther from Among the band’s influences is “Split Enz” along with Suzanne Lynch Jolland’s love of cinematic music and from “the Chicks and will perform occasional work in sound design work favourites from the sixties. for television and feature films, such as Tickets cost $20 and will be available the acclaimed C4 drama, The Devils at the door.

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Barn opens doors on creativity A peaceful half-hectare site in Puhoi is to become a hub of creativity starting with musical workshops to be held this month.

Beatrice Pritchard moved to Puhoi last September and says she chose the property, called Wellspring, because it is an ideal venue for therapeutic and creative courses.

The site features a large Dutch barn, which was built to house a former owner’s collection of Harley Davidsons. The barn has a polished wooden floor, church-like windows and a mezzanine area. The doors open to native bush and the sounds of a trickling stream and birdsong.

Beatrice, who is a trained counsellor and has tutored community education courses, will offer workshops such as vegetarian cooking and music therapy.

She is bringing singers, dancers, Beatrice Pritchard is setting up a photographers and practitioners of ‘centre for creativity’ in her Dutch barn Tai Chi and yoga among others to in Puhoi. run workshops (including residential ones) at the centre and it can also be February 4–6, is called Everyone can Sing and aims to teach people hired for classes or workshops. who think they can’t sing, or are shy Local retirement villages have been about singing, to find their voice. invited to take part in ‘musical picnics’ It will be run by musicians Nikki which include lunch in the garden, Berry and Gary Easterbrook from a music and movement session and Christchurch. Nikki Berry will follow home made afternoon tea. this on February 13 with a World Once it is up and running, Beatrice Music Singing workshop featuring plans to turn the centre into a harmonies from Africa to the Pacific. charitable trust.

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Matakana artist pencils in first exhibition Rising star at Ascension

A doodle a day led Matakana artist Graham MacDonald to discover a talent and passion for realistic pencil art that will be exhibited this month.

Graham describes his work, which is mostly portraits of famous faces from photographs, as extreme realism in greyscale.

He spends between two and 30 hours translating the images into detailed likenesses entirely illustrated with pencil techniques including dots, lines and shading.

Graham says he prefers to use pencils because of the plain, yet striking imagery that can be produced.

“When people find out its just pencil, that’s the fun part, I love looking at how intrigued they are,” he says.

He particularly enjoys creating images of beautiful women, craggy faces and the odd celebrity. Famous faces he has captured include Lady Gaga, George Clooney, Sylvester Stallone, Marilyn Monroe and James Bond.

Graham and his wife Lindy own Red Letter Day, a stationery shop in Matakana. During their first winter at The detail in Graham MacDonald’s pencil drawings is striking. the shop, Graham produced a quick sketch to be displayed each day for “Visitors like to watch me as I draw, crowds as a sideshow at events such as visitors, but was soon drawn into an I don’t mind. People come and go all the Big Day Out. day so I get time in between to work The exhibition will run from February addiction to pencil art.

Visitors can often witness Graham out what to do next with my artwork.” 4-15 and will be held at Art Matakana. drawing as he fits his artwork around In the near future Graham hopes to be A total of 23 pieces will be on display and his shop duties able to draw large portraits in front of Graham will be at the opening night.

Ascension Wine Estate will host Russian-born singing sensation Yulia MacLean for two performances in February, as she continues her stellar rise in the music world.

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Artist Grant Reed’s impression of the boat yard in Whangateau.

Whangateau inspires artists The Whangateau boatyard was the inspiration for artists Graham Downs and Grant Reed who will exhibit in Matakana this month.

The two artists travelled around It takes Grant several days to get down Whangateau and Omaha together in the outline of a painting but he says it a dingy, painting anything that caught takes him much longer to paint it. their eye.

“The fine-tuning then comes into it. In After training for a fine arts diploma, different lighting throughout the day Graham worked as an art director the painting can look quite different. and graphic designer for a number It can take me around two months to of leading international companies. make sure it has been drawn correctly He has won many international and and the right colours have been used to national awards for his creative work. portray the essence of the picture.”

He says his paintings are about the Both Graham and Grant hope that things that interest him in the world that he lives in. “I like to work on people will connect with their artwork location, which is called plein air as a majority of their paintings are of painting. It’s often a struggle picking the local area. up the gauntlet that nature throws The exhibition will be held at Art down, trying to capture a certain Matakana from the February 5-26, feeling of light and it is only in from 5-7pm. overcoming those difficulties and working quickly and spontaneously that I can achieve the painterly quality that I strive for,” he says.

He has spent two years rebuilding a classic yacht that he uses as his floating studio for his marine and coastal paintings, around 16 of which will be on display in the exhibition. His work is very diverse from landscape, marine subjects and portraiture, to sculptural pieces and painted metal collages.

Much of Graham’s commercial work has been for iconic NZ brands such as Edmonds and Hubbard’s cereals.

His work is in private and corporate collections around the world.

His co-exhibitor, artist Grant Reed, has a background in graphic design, advertising and professional illustration but has been painting for years. His work can be found on the Fresh and Fruity yoghurt packaging, Rush Munro’s, GForce and more.

“All my paintings start from something that catches my eye, sometimes you look at something and don’t expect there to be a painting in it, until you look closer,” he says.

3pm, Saturday 5 March 2011 Matakana Country Park sponsored by Runner Duck Estate Magical 7 km charity fun run and ramble through vineyards, olive grove and orchards with live music, refreshments and spectacular views.

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This is a good time of the year to try some new ideas for lunch boxes. Muffin trays are invaluable with goodies being made in batches then frozen so there is always something on hand. In summer heat, a frozen item in the lunch box is nicely ready to eat by lunch time. Mini muffins are especially handy as you can make 24 savoury (cheese, corn and bacon were great favourites at our house) or sweet (spicy apple or blueberry) in no time and they are always a welcome treat.

Standard muffin trays cannot only be used the same way but also to make a great palm pie such as chicken and leek, bacon and egg or any favourite recipe.

Make sandwiches irresistible for youngsters by using cookie cutters to make them into interesting shapes. Dinosaurs, dolphins, aeroplanes and butterflies are particular favourites. Try spreading ripe and creamy avocado instead of butter and make up your own sandwich spreads. These will keep, well-sealed in the refrigerator, for a couple of days. I personally love diced cooked chicken mixed with finely sliced celery, walnuts and mayonnaise. Sandwiched between lettuce leaves and two slices of thick wholegrain bread … devine.

Friands are a wonderful lunchbox treat, especially for the gluten intolerant.

I discovered this recipe when I was looking to use up some dried cranberries left over from Christmas baking. Any fruit can be used – fresh raspberries, blackberries or blueberries. Using the correct friand tins means they will be crisp and browned to perfection.

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285g icing sugar with extra to dust 1 tbsp grated lemon zest 2 large egg whites 85g plain flour or rice flour

Heat oven to 200C. Grease either a 9 hole or 2x 6 hole friand tins. Melt butter gently in a pan and cook until golden but not brown. Remove from the heat.

Sift icing sugar and flour into a large bowl. Add ground almonds, lemon refreshen your Duvets & Blankets zest and cinnamon, mix together then stir in the egg whites. Pour in melted in readiness for the seasonal change butter and stir gently to combine.

Spoon the mixture into the greased moulds and scatter over the cranberries.

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Couldrey House conjures some summer magic sounds

The gardens of the historic Couldrey House, at Wenderholm, will provide the backdrop for a summer picnic concert on Sunday, February 20.

Music will be provided by professional country estate at Wenderholm, but singers from Opera Factory, whose died before his resort plans came to programme will include favourite fruition. Since the late 1880s, further items from light opera, operetta, families have enlarged the house and Gilbert and Sullivan and the Musical made their country home in what is now Auckland’s oldest regional park.

Theatre.

Couldrey House Charitable Trust Auckland Regional Council finally management committee chair Carolyn acquired land in the 1960s and the Reid says the concert promises to be house in the 1970s. another evening of ‘summer magic’ in The last family to live at Wenderholm a unique historic garden setting, where were the Couldreys. Thanks to patrons can relax with friends, wine the foresight of Tim Couldrey, the house is now open to the public and a picnic.

Couldrey House started life as a and administered by the trust. The modest bach in 1857, built by early house has recently been re-painted entrepreneur Robert Graham, who had in heritage colours and undergone acquired the hot springs that bubbled significant renovation.

The grounds of Couldrey House, at Wenderholm, will host a picnic concert later out of the beach at nearby Waiwera. The concert starts at 6.30pm, with this month.

He had great plans for a tourist gates opening at 5pm, when ticket resort incorporating a bathhouse holders can enjoy a look round the Ticket giveaway where visitors from Auckland could house, prior to the concert. Tickets Mahurangi Matters has two double passes to giveaway. Just write your be brought by steamship to ‘take the cost $30. For more information, see name and daytime phone number on the back of an envelope and post to: ad this page. waters’.

Mahurangi Matters, PO Box 701 Warkworth. Entries must be received by Graham later wanted to create a Info: www.historiccouldreyhouse.co.nz Monday, February 14.

Mansion House hosts annual picnic day Friends of Mansion House and the Department of Conservation are inviting the public to come to Kawau Island to enjoy a picnic and day of summer fun and exploration on February 26.

The two organisations spend hours at Kawau Island keeping up with the maintenance of the historical Mansion House and its surrounding land, which was once owned by Sir George Grey.

Grey purchased Kawau Island in 1862 paying £3700 (approximately $7000), and set about creating the estate of his dreams. He planted hundreds of different plant species and introducing many exotic and native animals including wallabies, kookaburras, weka, peacocks, zebras and monkeys.

In 1888 Sir George Grey sold the island and Mansion House had a succession of owners, most of whom opened the house for guest accommodation.

In 1967 it was sold to the government, becoming part of the Hauraki Gulf Maritime Park.

Considerable changes were made to the house and surrounds over the years to reflect the different ideas of its many owners.

The task of restoring Mansion House to its original state was made possible by surviving letters and diaries of the time, old photographs and information revealed by the house itself.

Entry to Mansion House on the day will be free, along with guided tours of the house, garden and its historic reserve.

Children will have plenty to see and do including games, treasure hunt and sausage sizzle.

A special visit by the William C Daldy tugboat will be made in conjunction with the day.

Reuben’s Cruises are offering discounted fares on their ferry, which holds about 120 people. There will be two morning sailings and bookings are essential.

Info: Phone 09 422 8882.

The friends of Couldrey House Charitable Trust invite you to

‘Su mmer Magic’ Music in the Garden With singers from Opera Factory, Favourites from Opera, G & S and Musical Theatre.

Sunday February 20, 2011, 6. 30pm

In the garden of Couldrey House, Wenderholm Regional Park Tickets $30pp (sorry no EFTPOS), Bring friends, picnic, wine and rugs. Gates open 5pm

www.historiccouldreyhouse.co.nz • Ph 09 528 3713 or 09 478 7922

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Windows of development

The table below has some interesting significance for those who want to train up their children from an early age. Whilst ages quoted are averages only, they do tell us that pushing kids in certain areas at the wrong age is ineffective. For example, both strength and aerobic (distance training) are only effective once kids reach puberty. This is mainly because hormones like testosterone and other chemicals cause major changes in their metabolism such as more red blood cells.

Conversely, skill training is most effective before puberty. Opportunities to train for speed come in two windows of opportunity – Window 1 being agility and quickness; whereas window 2 at puberty is more power and anaerobic-based speed as children are becoming stronger. This chart is not telling us to stop sixyear-olds going for a 3km jog with Mum. It simply points out the most effective times in children’s development to train.

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Windows of Developmental Opportunity in the Young Athlete - Girls & Boys Source: IAAF Introduction to Athletics Coaching; 2009; Peter Thompson; IAAF. Biol.

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Kawau Rescue out and about

Coastguard Kawau has had its busiest summer since the unit was established in 1997 demonstrating the importance of Kawau Rescue, a 10.3 metre rigid hulled inflatable boat launched in May last year.

The only dedicated coastguard vessel between the Whangaparaoa Peninsula and Whangarei, Kawau Rescue and its Coastguard Kawau crew mainly operate around the Kawau area (from the Mahurangi Harbour in the south to Pakiri Beach in the north), however, they sometimes assist with vessels or emergency situations further afield. Already this year, Kawau Rescue has towed a runabout from Little Barrier Island back to Omaha, was sent to an area north of Great Barrier Island to assist a yacht that was in trouble and more recently, was sent to search for an aircraft that had crashed in the sea east of Whangarei.

The runabout at Little Barrier Island was fairly typical of the sort of incidents that Coastguard has been involved with over the summer - simply a motor that wouldn’t start. It was an older runabout that has probably come to the end of its life, judging by the missing forward hatch and broken seat. The people on board that boat were lucky that it was good weather that day and they were able to be towed back to Omaha. The yacht rescue callout came just before 7pm one evening, seeking assistance for a 45-foot ketch that had broken down and was lost in the outer Hauraki Gulf. Superb work by the coastguard operations room duty officer at the Auckland Marine Rescue Centre meant coastguard volunteers were given an approximate location of the stricken yacht just north of Great Barrier Island.

The vessel was found just on dusk and the long tow back to Sandspit began, with Kawau Rescue and her team getting back home around 2.30am.

Kawau Rescue was also one of a number of coastguard rescue vessels and aircraft that were sent to search for an aircraft that had reportedly crashed in the sea somewhere between Sail Rock and Mangawhai Heads. Fortunately, a following sea made the 30 nautical mile trip to the search area reasonably quick. The aircraft wreckage was spotted by an Air Force Orion and the pilot was picked up from the water by the Northland emergency helicopter and transferred to hospital. The return trip into a 1.5 metre bumpy sea extended Kawau Rescue’s journey home.

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Warkworth Museum open day showcases old artifacts Hundreds of visitors took advantage of an open day at the Warkworth & District Museum, held on January 16.

Museum president Ian Ferguson said the time we got a chainsaw around the the museum has more than 36,000 mid-60s.” items, ranging from tiepins to tractors. Emma says she is enjoying learning to “The open days are an opportunity to saw. “There’s a lot of skill in developing display a larger selection of the collection a technique that suits you,” she says. than would normally be possible,” he When not creating piles of sawdust, said. “Volunteers are on hand to answer the Mahurangi College student can be questions and a number of machines found on the netball court or dancing. and engines were operating.”

Mr Ferguson said volunteers were A wood-chopping and sawing busy photographing and cataloguing demonstration by members of the the museum collection so it would in Puhoi Axemen’s Association drew future be easier for visitors to access. appreciative crowds. The display was It was a time-consuming process that an opportunity for novice competitor was still probably years away from Emma Sanderson, 15, to pick up a being finished. few tips from her father John and New volunteers were always welcome, grandfather Morris, 76. particularly if they had trade or Although Morris was quick to point special skills that could help with the Members of the Vintage Engine Restorers Club of Auckland, Cora and John Denton, look through an old cookery book. out that he wasn’t a competitor, he restoration of exhibits. spent years breaking in nearly 300 The museum relies on door-takings hectares of new farming country at and fundraising to meet running Ahuroa using an axe. costs, as it receives no government or “We’d use the crosscut saw on the big Council funding. trees, mainly kauri and puriri,” he For more photos of the open day says. “We were on the last block by visit www.localmatters.co.nz

Three generations – Emma Sanderson takes on“gramps”in a sawing demonstration, while John Sanderson gives both his daughter and father some helpful advice.

Darryl Ovens, of Albany, and his father Don, Of Tinopai, look over some of the old machinery.

Auckland visitors Yuzhe, Eric and Jacob liked the hands-on exhibits.

Warkworth & District Museum Visit the Museum – see displays of memorabilia, furniture, photographs, clothing, machinery and buildings from our colonial past. Lots to see and do for all members of the family. Browse through our Gift and Souvenir Shop.

Open Monday to Sunday 9am – 3pm Parry Kauri Park, Tudor Collins Drive (Off Wilson Road, Warkworth) Phone: 09 425 7093 | Email: warkworthmuseum@xtra.co.nz | www.wwmuseum.orconhosting.net.nz

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Warkworth Area Liaison Group meeting, 7.30pm downstairs meeting room, Warkworth RSA 4-6 Everyone Can Sing Workshop at Wellspring, Puhoi (see story p39) 4-15 ‘Looking Sketchy’ hyper-realistic pencil-art exhibition by Graham MacDonald, Art Matakana (see story p40) 5 Paparoa Show (North Kaipara A&P) Paparoa Showgrounds (see story p12) 5 Waipu Saturday Market, Coronation Hall, 9am-1pm. Enquiries: Sue on 0274 586 144 or toriamartin@hotmail.com 5-26 High Tide’ exhibition, new work by Graham Down and Grant Reed, Matakana Gallery and Design (see story p41) 6 Sunday in the Park 9.15am Tawharanui Regional Park (see story p7) 8 Public meeting to present Puhoi-to-Pakiri tourism research project preliminary findings, Ascension Wine Estate (see story p5) 11 The Conrays & Blair Jollands at Leigh’s Sawmill Café (see story p38) 12 Wellsford RSA 50th anniversary remembrance (see story p37) 12 Top of the Rock multi-sport event, Kaiwaka www.kaiwakasports. co.nz or phone Cheryl Anderson on 431 2051 13 Freshwater swim clinic, Kai Iwi Lakes (see story p44) 13 Topp Twins, Ascension Wine Estate (see ad p39) 13 Warkworth Market, Wharf Rd, craft & produce from 8am to 3pm 13 Waipu Summer Market & Cafe, 9am-1pm, local talent, craft and gourmet treats 13 World Music Singing Workshop at Wellspring, Puhoi (see story p39) 17 Open day at Solway Farm (see story p6) 18-19 Mangawhai Club’s monster auction and bowling tournament (see story p22) 19 Northland Microlight Club Flyin, Parakai Airfield from 10.30am (see story p12) 19 Eclipse Outdoor Experience Open Air Music Festival, Pakiri Farm, 1277 Pakiri Block Rd, starts 5pm (see story p36) 20 Carters Mangawhai Triathlon (see story p31) 20 Summer Picnic Concert, Couldrey House gardens, Wenderholm (see story p43) 20 Summer picnic at Mansion House, Kawau Island (see story p43) 26 Selective Soundz Music Festival, Mangawhai, featuring Kora, Anika Moa, Dane Rumble, visit www.selectivesoundz.co.nz 26-27 Yulia “voice of rare beauty” at Ascension Wine Estate (see story p39) Every Sunday - Mangawhai Beach & Country Market @ The Domain, 9am1pm. Enquiries: Sue 0274 586 144 or toriamartin@hotmail.com

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Surfers’ lifesaving swim adds to Pakiri rescue tally

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A dramatic rescue by three Leigh surfers has added to the 11 rescues made by Red Beach lifeguards at Pakiri since the start of surf patrols in mid-December.

So far this summer, Red Beach lifeguards have put in 420 hours of patrolling time at Pakiri, conducted two searches and have responded to over 20 first aid cases.

Meanwhile, an afternoon long board session turned into an offshore rescue for three Leigh friends who saved three young girls in serious danger off Pakiri Beach after patrols had left for the day.

The three rescuers, Pete VanZyl, Bob Boyes and Jimmy Kinita were packing up after a dusk long boarding trip when they spotted what they at first thought to be a beaching whale but on closer inspection was three girls in distress. Bob Boyes says he saw them waving their arms around frantically and heard distant screams.

“The beach patrol guys had just packed up and left and there were others on the beach but no one was doing anything,” Bob says.

Red Beach lifeguards on patrol at Pakiri Beach treat a holidaymaker for a suspected pulled hamstring after assisting him It took the three men half an hour to from the tidal Pakiri lagoon. paddle to the girls who were in a small thankful they had been rescued and inflatable boat quickly drifting further girls. I don’t think a swimmer would have that of himself and his friends. offshore. They were not wearing life made it. They were about 600 metres “When I got them back to shore I they were quite overwhelmed. jackets and it was later discovered that or more offshore, the tide was going was quite angry. We were all in a “They were distressed and there were none of them were confident swimmers. out and the current was fast,” he says. dangerous situation, the girls weren’t a lot of tears, but I think they have The rescuers attached their board leg The girls who were between the ages wearing lifejackets and had no oars or learnt a lesson in basic water safety.” ropes to the small boat and began the of 12-15 years old, had been camping anything. It was silly of them to go out With the blessing and support of strenuous swim home. Pete VanZyl says at Pakiri campground, where their like that and where were their parents? Ngati Wai, the volunteer patrols will I gave them a stern talking to once continue through to Sunday February it was lucky they had their long boards. parents were presumed to be.

13. Mid-week patrols, started on “If we hadn’t had the boards it could Bob Boyes says he was worried not they had calmed down.” have ended differently for us and the only for the safety of the girls but also Jimmy Kinita says the girls were December 20, recently concluded.

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