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Dangerous drivers put kids at risk Police will have an increased presence around the pedestrian crossing on Hill Street, outside Warkworth School, following a number of incidents where drivers have put children at risk. Around 400 students use the crossing daily during break times to access Shoesmith Domain and the senior side of the school, which has been vacated for demolition work set to start soon. Deputy principal Suzanne Donovan Skeens says some driving behaviour around the

crossing has been dangerous. “We have motorists speeding up to get through the crossing while children are waiting to cross,” Ms Skeens says. “Some drivers will inch right up to the crossing, intimidating children who are patrolling, so that they don’t put out stop signs.” She says that children will be crossing during break times for the next 18 months. Drivers need to be aware of this and show respect.

Fears of second ‘Hill Street’ bottleneck

A suggestion that the proposed Matakana Link Road be reduced from four lanes down to two has alarmed local community groups, who fear it may create traffic snarl ups to rival Hill Street. Auckland Transport (AT) is under pressure from the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) to slash the

cost of the $89 million road, which will connect Matakana Road to SH1. In May, AT decided to progress the project, subject to NZTA funding subsidy approval. But the NZTA first wants to see the outcome of investigations to discover whether the cost of the project can be cut back to less than $55 million.

At a meeting of the Warkworth Road Infrastructure Forum last month – attended by representatives of various local groups – an AT representative revealed that a move to two-lanes was among the cost-cutting options being considered. But the proposal is described as “madness” by Matakana Community

Group chair Simon Barclay. Dr Barclay says a two-lane road will fail to cope with a planned new industrial park, increasing residential development and the opening of the new Puhoi to Warkworth motorway in 2021. He says the new motorway will see a

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Fears of second Hill Street bottleneck massive influx of visitors coming to Matakana, Leigh, Omaha and Point Wells and all will attempt to use the Matakana Link Road. This, coupled with the other developments, will create an enormous bottleneck if the road is cut back to just two lanes. “All they are doing is creating another Hill Street further north,” he says. “To spend an enormous amount building something that is not fit for purpose by the time it is finished doesn’t seem to me to be the best way to go or the best value for dollars.” Dr Barclay’s comments are echoed by One Warkworth Business Association chair Chris Murphy who says the Matakana Link Road will become the main point of entry and exit for 50 to 60ha of new industrial-zoned land. “I think it’s ludicrous personally – particularly given the traffic volumes that are expected.” Mr Murphy says AT has tried to justify the two-lane proposal based on revised traffic movement and usage predictions, but he remains concerned that the chief reason is financial. “We are very concerned that they are cutting their cloth to suit their budget and we are going to end up with a compromised road, which will just add to the problems, as opposed to solving problems,” he says. But the director of the independent think tank Greater Auckland, Matt Lowrie, said starting with two lanes and then moving to four may be no

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bad thing, especially as traffic volumes along Matakana Link Road would likely be light at first until other developments caught up. “The problem we have got is that we have so much we need to build and spend to catch up on our infrastructure requirements. By spending extra money to do a four-lane road now could mean that there is something else that we are not doing that might be a more valuable use of the money.” he says. Meanwhile, Roger Williams, of Fix Hill Street Now, says if AT does go ahead with two lanes for the Matakana Link Road then it must at least be sure to allow for four lanes in the future as they will certainly be required. Mr Williams is also a firm advocate of extending the Matakana Link Road to Sandspit Road, as AT has previously mooted. This will allow traffic from

Snells Beach to access the new Puhoi to Warkworth motorway and SH1 directly, rather than via Hill Street. “If the Sandspit link is not in place then traffic from Snells Beach going to the new motorway will need to make a right turn at Hill Street. This will create far more congestion at the Hill Street intersection than currently exists,” he says. AT spokesperson Mark Hannan says AT has budgeted for the Matakana Link Road to proceed over the next three years, but no final decisions have been made on modifying the proposed road. “Auckland Transport and NZTA are working together over the next couple of months to optimise the staging of the project to ensure we can afford this important project, while also delivering more on region-wide safety and public transport initiatives,” he says.

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Police capture man behind Warkworth bank robbery A Northland man appeared in the North Shore District Court on July 27 on a charge of aggravated robbery of the BNZ Bank in Warkworth on Monday July 23. The man, in his twenties, got away with about $1000 from the Neville Street bank after threatening staff with a crowbar. He evaded police capture in Warkworth, but was arrested in Northland on Thursday July 26 following an investigation. Warkworth police thanked the public for their assistance.

How the robbery played out … Warkworth, July 23, approximate times 3.37pm A man, dressed in a blue hoody, striped pyjama pants, cap, black gloves and jandals, enters the bank. A scarf conceals part of his face and he is wielding a crowbar. He demands cash from a BNZ staff member and is given around $1000. During the robbery, a BNZ staff member in an office cubicle dials 111 and informs police of the situation. 3.38pm The offender is next seen by a witness running up the side ramp of the underground carpark, below the Warkworth Medical Centre, towards Alnwick Street. He abandons his jandals around the ramp area and keeps moving along Alnwick Street, to Bertram Street. The witness believed he was breaking into cars, and flagged down a car and told the driver. 3.39pm The man in the vehicle attempts to find the offender. Meanwhile, the offender is crouching in a bush at the bottom end of Bertram Street and removing his outer clothes (he is wearing other clothes underneath). Residents on Bertram Street become aware of the offender outside their property and he makes a dash for a trail at the end of the street, towards New World, leaving his gloves and crowbar near the bush. 3.40pm The man from the vehicle gets a photograph of the offender running down the trail before he disappears and

The BNZ in Neville Street had to turn customers away following an armed robbery on July 23.

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The robber’s discarded clothing.

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provides a picture to police. Part way down the trail, the offender ditches his hoodie, pants, scarf and cap. He also loses some of the stolen cash as he goes down some steeper terrain. Meanwhile, Warkworth police are

informed move into the area – some officers go to the BNZ, while others close in on Bertram Street. 4.30pm Police continue to patrol the area without success. A police dog and handler arrive from Ellerslie to see if the

man is hiding around the trail area in the bush. A scent is picked up leading back to the medical centre’s underground carpark. No further progress can be made and the police investigation focusses on identifying and finding the offender.

Historic bridge reopens

An almost $500,000 restoration project on the historic Elizabeth Street pedestrian bridge, in Warkworth, has finished. The work was undertaken after Auckland Transport identified “moderate” signs of concrete degradation, including loose concrete coming off areas of the bridge beams. The majority of the repair work took place underneath the bridge and repairs included the concrete handrails. The installation of new drains will allow water runoff from the bridge deck area to flow into the stream below, without staining the concrete bridge beams. The bridge is estimated to be just over 104 years old and is recognised by Auckland Council as having intrinsic “historic heritage values”. Photo, Ian Anderson.

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Where’s the evidence? Call me an old dog if you wish, however, I have spent too many years paying targeted rates to allow this latest money grab to go unchallenged. My position as a Rodney Local Board member means I can confirm there is no Council document supporting the Rodney targeted rate. There’s only personal opinions from a couple of my colleagues, backed by the Mayor, that the community wants this new tax. Every official document summarising the public’s feedback says it’s not supported. I challenge my colleagues to produce the factual evidence that

supports their claims that it is (Errors in Viewpoint, MM July 4). Every Board decision I’ve ever seen has an associated Council document with the evidence to support that decision, except this time. It’s a disgrace, hoodwinking and undemocratic to the core that it got voted in. The fact is our communities will be paying an 8.4 per cent rate increase for core Council services that we should be getting anyway. Beth Houlbrooke, I’m calling you out. Show the community any Council document proving your statement that 52 per cent support your new tax.

Support for Kath’s Cakes The recent controversy over the stand made by Kath’s Devine Cakes in Warkworth, not to make a wedding cake for a gay couple, is a matter of Christian freedom. We stand with Kath and we call on all committed Christians to stand with us in support of Christian freedom. And we are pleased with the stand Kath has taken. Please do not see this letter as gay bashing. We accept your lifestyle. In return, respect the Christian point of view as we find it in Romans chapter 1, verse 26.

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retail price (rrp) rose to 213.9. Sales at Kaiwaka dropped off and drivers began complaining. Harmeet said he and most operators ran with the price recommended by the fuel suppliers, as that was the only way to make the margin needed to run the business. And while he accepted that wholesale fuel prices fluctuated, he said the timing of the last increase could not have been worse. “I wasn’t happy with it, as sales tapered off,” he said. “They had no valid reason for bumping it up then. I said to them, what is your problem, you’re selling more fuel, and it’s your fuel, so why do you want to kill your own business?” He added that while he could sell

petrol lower than rrp in theory, he would make a loss, which customers didn’t understand. “People don’t know it’s not in my hands and that’s what I try to explain, it’s all decided by someone, somewhere behind a computer screen, but we are the people who face people every day. People think I’m pocketing the extra money, but I’m just a small guy up against a huge company.” Z spokesperson Georgina Ball said all Caltex operators were independent and set their own prices. “The retailer has the say on the retail price and the ability to make choices around the trade-offs between volume to his site and pump price relative to

I was reading, the column ‘Snug in the greenhouse’ by Andrew Steens (MM July 18). He mentioned he had to work out how to insect screen the door opening of his greenhouse. I too had the same problem with the door opening in my greenhouse. I wanted to allow a breeze through, but keep the chooks and insects out. At Christmas, we purchased a magnetic screen door from the Warehouse – one of those ‘as seen on TV’ things to try to keep the flies out of the house. It didn’t work too well on the aluminium ranch sliders but works absolutely fantastically on the greenhouse door. I roughly gun-stapled it onto the wood at the top and sides of the door framing with the magnets in the middle. It clicks shut automatically with the magnets, but allows easy access when carrying plants or produce in and out of the greenhouse. Diane Osborne

Service station frustrated with petrol price rise timing The owner of the first petrol station north of Auckland’s regional fuel tax border has voiced his frustration, after booming sales stalled when a wholesale price rise caused a four cents a litre increase at the pumps. Harmeet Marzara’s Caltex Shamrock service station, in Kaiwaka, had motorists queuing off the forecourt after the new tax came in on July 1, taking advantage of 91 octane fuel at 209.9 cents, compared with prices further south averaging around 224. However, after a couple of weeks, the wholesale cost from Z Energy, which operates and supplies fuel to the Caltex network in New Zealand, went up and their recommended

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direct competitors in the same trade area,” she said. “Like around the rest of the country, the price we sell wholesale to independent Caltex retailers fluctuates based on reasons including changing costs and changes in the local market. In this case, the price we are selling fuel to the retailer at is matched to the local area market.” However, she said that any operator would have to absorb losses if they chose to charge less than rrp. “He would have to take the hit to stay at a low price, just like any business. It’s a choice any business would have to make. And the price is still well cheaper than Auckland,” she added.

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Road rage I hope everyone is getting through winter okay, and I guess we are all looking forward to the first day of spring. I don’t know about you, but to me the year seems to be moving very quickly. I am enjoying being part of a big, strong and well-organised Opposition with a laser focus on holding this Government to account. We will do this in a positive way, supporting legislation and decisions we feel are good for our country and opposing, organising petitions and running campaigns against poor decisions. We don’t want to see our economy slow down or stall, but at a time when we see, for example, Australia’s economy begin to speed up, ours is beginning to show all the signs of a slowdown. A strong economy and business confidence are important because that is what allows us as a nation to generate the revenue we need to provide for our infrastructure, services and growth. It’s great to be able to make the drive between Puhoi and Warkworth and see all the activity going on with the construction of the new motorway. One of the battles for me this term is to work on getting the Government to reverse its decision not to commit to the Warkworth to Te Hana section of the motorway. I am already assisting property owners who are deeply affected by the decision. It creates uncertainty and traps them in a situation that they have very little control over. I have received a lot of feedback in relation to the regional fuel tax and most of it I couldn’t print in this column. The anger is understandable when you consider our transport network in Rodney is already tolled, we are subject to an excise tax and are now hit with a regional fuel tax. Meanwhile, two of our most important roading projects have either been cancelled or put back 10 years. One is Warkworth to Te Hana and the second is Penlink in the south of the electorate. By the way, it’s nice to be supporting Peter Thompson and the Mahurangi River Restoration Trust in their efforts to secure Government funding for a project that will deliver very positive environmental and economic outcomes for the area. Peter has put a lot into this project personally and I was able to see the work that is already underway from the comfort of the Jane Gifford recently.

School roll breaches consent The future of Westmount School students in Maungaturoto is unclear, following a discovery that the school is breaching its resource consent. The privately-run Brethren school caters for students between Warkworth and Dargaville, and is managed by a trust. It currently has 210 students on its roll, but is only allowed a maximum of 150. Regional principal for the northern region Chris Gregory says the issue only became apparent when the resource consent was reviewed after the school lodged an application to do renovation work. The school has now made a publicly notified resource consent application to increase the school roll to 225, but has faced opposition from 14 residents on the same road. Submitting as the Whaka Street Residents Group, the residents have put forward concerns about increased traffic volumes and the school’s ability to follow future consent conditions. Consequently, the application will go to an independent commissioner’s

hearing later this year. “We don’t believe traffic will be an issue as many of the students arrive together in vans,” Mr Gregory says. “We don’t want to be an illegal operation, so we are keen to rectify this consent issue and will work closely with Council and residents during the process.” Kaipara District Council supports the resource consent application process as a solution to the non-compliance, but is unsure of the next step if the commissioners reject it. “This is a unique situation in terms of a maximum roll breach so the future of the students and school is unclear at this stage if the school can’t become complying,” a Council spokesperson says. The New Zealand Transport Agency has approved the consent with the stipulation that within 12 months a turning bay into Whaka Street, off State Highway 12, is created. A hearing date had not been confirmed when Mahurangi Matters went to print.

Environmental update The first half of 2018 has been a very busy time for the Project’s Environmental Team with a range of construction activities requiring their input and advice. These include all things related to vegetation removal, stream diversions, erosion and sediment control devices and the relocation of a range of animals. The NX2 ecologists have recently tallied up all the critters rescued and relocated across the project so far: • 39 geckos

• 604 galaxiids (native fish)

• 1 copper skink

• 2,211 bullies (native fish)

• 50 rhytid snails (land snails)

• 954 freshwater crayfish (koura)

• 33,162 mud snails (marine snails)

• 1,045 freshwater mussel (kākahi)

• 614 eels (native fish) Autumn and winter are traditionally quieter periods for construction but there’s been no shortage of activity onsite to keep the Environmental Team on their toes. The team have been out in the field supporting our engineers and construction staff with the erosion and sediment control devices across the project. The ongoing periods of rain have resulted in greater monitoring and maintenance requirements, which often means going onsite in the rain to take water samples from the water treatment devices. The high performance of our erosion and sediment control devices such as cut off drains, bunding, sediment retention ponds, and decanting earth bunds has resulted in the Project to consistently achieving high compliance scores from Auckland Council. Good compliance scores provide confidence to Auckland Council that the project can handle high rainfall events. This is a consideration by the Council when they give approval for select activities to continue during winter. We have a few wet winter months to come but I have no doubt we’ll continue to meet and exceed our resource consent conditions with the help of our dedicated staff. Ngā mihi, Robert For more information, call the NX2 team on: Freephone: 0508 P2WK INFO (0508 7295 4636) Email: info@nx2group.com Web: nx2group.com

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Whitebait stocks boosted at Tawharanui New Zealand’s largest and rarest whitebait species was given a helping hand to re-establish in the wild on July 14 when 140 adult fish were released into a stream in Tawharanui Regional Park. Paul Decker, of Warkworth whitebait breeder Manaki, says what the average consumer of a whitebait fritter doesn’t know is that whitebait can grow up to 2.5kg as adult fish and live for 30 years. “While the fertilised eggs can only develop in freshwater, once hatched the fry of these five native fish species immediately get swept out to sea, grow into whitebait and return to spawn up rivers and streams,” Paul says. “But if the juveniles can’t sense the pheromones of their own species they will not go up the waterways. This is one of the reasons whitebait catches have been declining

in the wild. As adult populations are decimated inland, more freshwater courses are not seeing the whitebait runs they once had.” The joint project between Manaki and its new owners Tahu-Whoa Group Holdings, Ngati Manuhiri, Auckland Council and NIWA follows the release last year of 10,000 juvenile giant kokopu (Galaxias argenteus) in two of the park’s main waterways – the largest reintroduction of whitebait in New Zealand. Giant kokopu disappeared from Tawharanui around 30 years ago following the construction of a dam to create a pond in the lower reaches of Waikokowhai Stream. But restoration efforts since have seen it returned to an environment that scientists believe can now provide the habitat giant kokopu

need. Fish from last year’s release have been found at Tawharanui. The aim is to establish selfsustaining populations of the native fish throughout New Zealand and to support its conservation. The Tawharanui release is part of a pilot project that will ultimately see tens of thousands of these native fish released into the Waikato. NIWA principal scientist Dr Cindy

Richard Ebbet releasing juvenile kokopu into Waikokowhai Stream.

Baker and staff have installed antennae at the dam exit, in the dam itself and in the stream that feeds into the dam which will pick up the movements of the giant kokopu. “We want to understand how fish use the environment – how much time they’re spending in the dam, compared to in the stream, whether they’re adapting to this habitat or whether they leave the system,” Dr Baker says.

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Pet or pest?

Some say a weed is just a plant in the wrong place. Context makes the difference between a plant and a weed, or a pest and a pet. If perspective is everything, then when we are dealing with animals, we need to take special care. Sweet little blue forget-me-nots are considered a weed by many, but in my garden they’re a spring joy. My neighbour’s cat is plump and seems well-loved, but when it’s in my garden prowling and predating my garden birds, and pooping in my vege patch, it’s a damn pest. And rabbits are despised by farmers for their impacts on soil structure and damage to pasture. But in my house and garden, rabbits are friends. When our old cat died, we decided against getting another, for reasons of wildlife protection and the desire, as vegetarians, not to feed meat to a pet. But life without a warm furry companion is somehow less, there’s something special about relationships with other species that have character and quirk. Even science shows you’re happier and healthier when you live with another animal. A rabbit, pest to many, seemed the ideal pet for me. They’re vegetarian, they’re warm and cuddly, they’re smart and have great personalities. My bunny Duggie is a white, lop-eared friend. He’s a house and garden bunny, and comes in or out as he sees fit. Sometimes he spends the day on the deck, but other times he’s under the orange tree, snacking on leaves and grass, and oblivious to the rain and cold. At night he sleeps under my bed. He is fully house trained and has a litter box in the corner. His worst habit – and it’s quite a bad one – is to chew electrical leads, an expensive habit and not a healthy one. He comes when he’s called, when he’s ready or when the food container is rattled. He tells us when the chooks are hungry (so he can have some, too). He loves a scratch on the ears, sits on my lap when I’m watching a movie and sometimes, when he’s happy, he flops on his back with his little snow-shoe paws in the air. He’s like a cross between a dog – loyal and loving, and a cat – smart and independent. He’s one of the best little companions I’ve ever had. So when I see Otago hillsides ravaged by rabbits, I feel conflicted. Farming and historic deforestation have taken their toll, and rabbits are an unfortunate and destructive part of that picture. I can see the problem. I’ve seen rabbit warrens in the South Island built like cities. I respect the need to control pests. But even wild rabbits have a Duggie inside, are no less than a cat or a dog, and feral animals wreaking havoc on native birds want a better life, too. Whether they’re pets or pests, humane consideration is required.

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Photo, Ian Macdonald There is on sign of the Whangateau cockle beds opening anytime soon.

Cockle closure continues for now The cockle beds of Whangateau are unlikely to reopen in the foreseeable future. Surveys in January 2016 and again in March this year indicate that the cockle population is increasing in key areas of the harbour, and densities are higher than have previously been observed in the survey series. However, Ministry of Primary Industries Inshore fisheries manager Steve Halley says the number and density of large cockles (greater than 30mm) appears to have decreased, which is an important consideration, given these are the cockles that are generally targeted for harvest.

“Given the low levels of large cockle and pipi there are no plans to reopen the fishery this coming summer,” Mr Halley says. “The increasing levels of small cockles is encouraging and the site will continue to be monitored.” The cockle beds have been closed since 2010, following a die-off event in 2009. While fishing is only one of the factors affecting the shellfish populations, Mr Halley says it is important to consider whether fishing will add extra pressure to a recovering population. “Pipi have always been of relatively low and variable density at Whangateau. The surveys confirm that large pipi (greater than 50mm) remain relatively scarce.”

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localfolk Paddy Sullivan, nurse

Forty-eight years in a single career is an achievement by any standard, but to clock up that length of time as a registered general and obstetric nurse (NZRGON) probably demonstrates that, for Paddy Sullivan, it was more a vocation than a job. She remembers the days when patients were allowed to smoke in their rooms but flowers were removed at night because they “sucked up the oxygen” and fathers-to-be weren’t allowed anywhere near delivery rooms. She told Jannette Thompson that although times have changed, some things never will ...

here have been many wonderful advances in medicine since I started nursing at 17, fresh off the farm in Tomarata. Keyhole surgery, MRI and CAT scans, pain pumps, electronic monitoring and hoists for lifts are just a few that spring to mind. But what doesn’t change is people’s basic need for compassion and care when they are ill. When you’re a nurse, there is no getting around the fact that you have to be able to look, touch, listen and even smell people to really understand what’s going on. You can’t use a computer or the internet to make a proper diagnosis. My Irish mother’s Claddagh Ring sums it up – our head holds all our academic knowledge and memories; our hands represent how we deliver care; and the heart speaks for itself. If I ever find that my heart is no longer part of what I do, I will know it’s time to retire. y parents, Tom and Katie Mulligan, were born on either side of the Irish border – Mum in Clones and Dad in Roslea. Times were hard so in 1926, when he was just 17, Dad headed for New Zealand with 30 shillings in his pocket. He went down the mines at Huntly and earned enough to buy a small farm in Te Kauwhata. He was 41 by the time he thought he had enough to support a wife and family. He returned to Ireland, married Mum, brought her to NZ and they bought a 300-acre dairy farm on Ocean View Road, Te Arai. That’s where my older sister Rosie and I were raised. Dad and Mum encouraged and assisted most of their brothers and sisters to emigrate to NZ. ’d say my childhood was pretty typical of most farming kids at that time. There were always jobs to do, like milking the cows or feeding the pigs, calves and chickens. After Tomarata School, I went to Wellsford High School where I played hockey, competed in athletics and had a crack at just about anything. Career options for girls were pretty limited, so although I’d finished sixth form and passed my University Entrance, I decided to follow my sister into nursing. Dad took me to Auckland to buy what he saw as the essentials – a suitcase, a nurse’s watch and a raincoat – and in April

1970 I started as a student nurse at Middlemore Hospital. He dropped me off with two pieces of advice: “Don’t give up when the going gets tough because wherever you go, the same thing will happen” and, “Don’t spend your last dollar until you know where the next one is coming from”. he nursing system was hierarchical and there were strict rules. On our first day, we were given uniforms, name badges and those damn hats that were a mission to keep on while performing our duties. We wore white stockings, white shoes and blue capes, as opposed to the qualified nurses who wore red, and we had to eat in a separate area in the dining hall. After three months in the classroom learning some basic anatomy, physiology and nursing skills, we were rostered on to full shifts in the wards. It was nothing to do a 10-day stretch or a ‘short change’, where you finished at 11pm and started again at 7am. We changed bedpans, gave bed baths, brushed people’s teeth, monitored IVs, distributed meals, gave injections, changed dressings, took blood pressure, monitored bowel

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movements, delivered babies and laid out the dead, as well as studying for written and practical exams. Life on the farm stood me in good stead during those three years because I understood that, try as you may, there are some things you just have to accept. I’d seen animals die despite our best efforts to save them and it had built resilience in me, which I’m very grateful for. Nurse training was hard work, but it was also the start of some lifelong friendships, and the skills I learned have enabled me to help people, often at critical times in their lives. enis and I met at a parish dance in Wellsford when I was 14. We were married in August 1973, just four months after I graduated, when he was working as a loader driver for a top dressing company. When I moved back up north, Dr Chris MacKenzie offered me a position as the practice nurse at the Wellsford Medical Centre,

working alongside him and Dr Jack Gray. It was a new position and a wonderful opportunity. The doctors worked five days a week, and alternated the evening and weekend on-call service. We were based in the two-storey doctor’s house, opposite Matheson Road, and in those early days there were no appointments. The doctors dealt with everything from sports injuries to farm and industrial accidents, to even delivering babies in the surgery on occasion. It was an advantage to have grown up locally because I understood what was appropriate and what wasn’t. For instance, telling a mother who has children to get to school, meals to prepare, a house to clean and jobs on the farm to attend to, to rest and keep her leg raised for three hours a day probably isn’t going to happen. The routine got a little easier for the doctors when Bill McBeath and Phillip Barbour joined the practice, and then eventually Dr Tim Molloy. But, after 17 years I decided it was time for a change, plus I had three children by then – Brett, Kelli and Patrick. worked for medical practices in Orewa and Warkworth before being appointed team leader for the Totara Park Day Programme, which offered socialisation and carer relief for older people. It was an important service and I worked with some wonderful volunteers. As it was only one day a week, I also worked at the Warkworth Birthing Unit as a postnatal care nurse and was involved in two district-wide vaccination programmes. We did schools as small as Pakiri through to Rangitoto College. My work during this time showed me again that people need nurturing at both ends of life – birth and old age. But in this youthfocused culture, it’s the elderly who are sometimes forgotten. If you are old, in poor health, with limited financial means and minimal family support, then life can be pretty tough. People are living longer, but not necessarily

better. I was the Alzheimer’s nurse educator for Rodney for five years and I currently work with people with Parkinson’s and their carers in a similar support and education role. ’ve been on the executive of a couple of health organisations, but I’m really not cut out for that role. At the meetings, we’d go over the same things again and again, reports would get written (and often go unread), we’d restructure, write another mission statement, talk about a vision, call in consultants and still get nothing done! We’re creating jobs, not just in health but everywhere, for people with titles as long as your arm who don’t actually achieve anything. We have more people ‘talking’ about it at considerable cost and less ‘doing’ it. Patients are often over-assessed and services under-delivered. There’s a real lack of interconnectedness among health services, which is more about plans and processes than actually making sure that Mum gets a bath when she needs one. Family has always been a huge part of my life, from the days when my Irish aunties and uncles came over for a meal and a sing-a-long to the time I now share with my 13 grandchildren. Denny and I will celebrate 45 years married this month – it’s probably helped that we’re both from Irish Catholic stock, with the same values and commitment to make it work. It might be the modern way to always want the newest model, but we come from an era when you fixed things and kept them running, and didn’t throw them out until they stopped altogether. I’m not sure that’s quite the right analogy for a marriage, but it has worked for us.

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Groups say lawyers failing to help children Several support services in Rodney are calling for changes to the way lawyers are assigned to represent children in the Family Court, claiming the current process is putting children at risk. The ‘lawyer for child’ process takes place during marital separation proceedings and gives children a voice through a lawyer, who is provided by the court. Concerns about the system were aired following the release of a report by the Backbone Collective, which said 80 per cent of children did not feel understood by their lawyer. Homebuilders Family Support Services coordinator Quentin Jukes says the lawyers are not trained to deal with children’s needs, which leads to a communication breakdown. “Often children don’t feel comfortable talking to their lawyer, so they hold back the truth about abuse and then get placed in a potentially dangerous home,” Quentin says. “We see this happen a lot and that’s why a full commissioner’s enquiry into the process is needed immediately.” Rodney Women’s Centre manager Colleen Julian also supports an immediate reform to the system. “What we need is the introduction of independent child advocates who specialise in carrying out risk assessment and who can develop safety plans for children,” Colleen says. “They would need a high level of domestic violence training and expertise around child development

and the impact of abuse, and trauma on children.” University of Otago Professor Mark Henaghan, who specialises in family and child-related law, says the inadequate court process is a result of cost-cutting and believes lawyers need to better represent their client, the child. “This is a big issue because it can affect a child’s long-term wellbeing and even cost lives,” Mr Henaghan says. “The court used to have a team approach to these cases where a proper psychologist would work alongside the children, but this has since been abandoned with costs being cut.” Mr Henaghan thinks the issue could be solved by the introduction of a child advocate and upskilling of lawyers in this area. “Often the lawyer will try to get the best outcome for the child from their own perspective, but they need to be trained to better understand the child’s views to get the correct result. “This comes back to the fundamental issue that the lawyer’s sole client is the child and, therefore, they should be advocating for exactly what the child wants.” Other local agencies to support an enquiry into the process were Te Rito Rodney and Hestia Rodney Women’s Refuge. Despite this, New Zealand Law Society family law section chair Kirsty Swadling says she doesn’t have concerns about the ‘lawyer for child’

process and that their role is clear. She says all lawyers who represent a child must have done at least five years in the Family Court, go through an application process and do specialist training. “The training is a three-day intensive programme provided by a panel of presenters, two lawyers and two psychologists,” Ms Swadling says. “Family lawyers also have ongoing professional development around issues like domestic violence and updates on the latest research around the psychological effects of conflict on children.” Ms Swadling says often parents may not be happy with the lawyer in court, but this does not mean they aren’t fulfilling their role correctly. She advises that anyone who has concerns about the ‘lawyer for child’ during a court case, should lodge a complaint through the proper channels. Meanwhile, Minister of Justice Andrew Little has concerns about the system following changes that were made to ‘lawyer for child’ in 2014. He is in the process of establishing an independent panel that will assess the effectiveness of the process. The panel will be assisted by a reference group made up of experts in domestic violence and child development, and legal experts. Ms Swadling argues that the 2014 reforms made the lawyers’ role clear in legislation.

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Council changes covenanted land conservation rebates An Auckland Council decision to replace rates remission on privatelyowned conservation land with a grants system is being challenged by the QEII National Trust (QEII), a charitable trust that works with landowners to protect natural heritage sites with covenants. The trust believes that having to apply for a grant, rather than receiving automatic rates remission, may put people off setting aside land for covenants, which permanently protect the land. There are currently 131 registered open space covenants in Rodney, covering more than 3600 hectares. QEII chief executive Mike Jebson said covenants offered more protection than a national park and landowners who used them to conserve their land deserved continued automatic rates remission, as they had effectively given away their use and development rights in the public interest. “We’re really disappointed in this decision and we’re currently considering all options, including legal action,” he said. Council’s financial policy manager, Andrew Duncan, said the changes had been brought in because rates remission policies had previously been uneven throughout Auckland, ranging from 100 per cent for QEII covenanted land in some areas, including Rodney, down to 10 per cent in others. He said all properties currently receiving a rates remission for natural heritage would continue to receive

the same level of financial support for three years, in the form of a grant credited to their rate account. After that, a $200,000 regional grants scheme would come in to play, with Council officers pledging to work with QEII on options for its development. However, Mike Jebson said that while the trust appreciated Council’s commitment to work with them, the best approach to encourage protection of private land was to give full rates remission on all QEII covenants, as well as targeted grants for habitat protection and conservation. “We believe Auckland Council has incorrectly interpreted the law, as QEII covenanted land is automatically non-rateable under the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, and the Council charging rates on land protected with the QEII National Trust is contrary to that Act,” he said. “We regret that Council ignored the many submissions it received seeking that it maintain rates remission and extends it to all QEII covenanted areas in their region.” Councillor Greg Sayers agreed, saying the options developed by Council should include both rates remission and grants or, at the very least, that full rates remission should be maintained. “Landowners with covenants on their land make a significant contribution to conservation by protecting biodiversity and conservation, and Council should be acknowledging that,” he said.

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Trade Mark Embroidery Former dental hygienists Toni and Simon Read have opted for a complete change of scene by taking over Trade Mark Embroidery. The pair, formerly of Titirangi, are delighted to have the chance to engage in creative work and become their own bosses. The business specialises in embroidering names and logos on all kinds of garments, including hats, shirts, jackets and hoodies for schools, sports clubs and businesses. Toni admits that jumping into something entirely new is a bit nervewracking. But the business has done well in the past, largely through wordof-mouth advertising under former owner Barbara Sullivan. Barbara has agreed to stick around for a month or two to help the couple find their feet and has no doubt they will succeed. “They have got the right attitude – lots of enthusiasm and they enjoy relating to people,” she says. Since Toni and Simon took over, the business has moved from Hepburn Street to the basement of a house at 70 Pulham Road. Simon thinks Warkworth is the perfect location. “It’s a growing town – which is good

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for business – but it’s still got that community feel to it as well,” he says. The couple also like the fact that they are closer to family and within striking distance of great beaches. Currently, Trade Mark Embroidery has one four-head and two one-head embroidery machines. They handle orders for embroidering hundreds of garments, but are also happy to do one-offs. They can also take care of clients’ needs for screen printing and heat-transfer printing. Already the pair are thinking of ways to expand their business through acquiring more embroidery machines and the creative use of advertising and social media. “We don’t want to be restricted to Warkworth. We would like to branch out more and take the business further afield.” Toni says.

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Strength in numbers One Warkworth’s Industrial and Commercial Group meets quarterly to identify issues that affect the sector, as well as using the opportunity to network with similar-minded business owners. These have been well supported, with 30plus people attending the most recent event. All four local politicians – Mark Mitchell, Jenny Marcroft, Tracey Martin and Marja Lubeck – as well as Cr Greg Sayers, Rodney Local Board members and representatives from ATEED regularly attend these meetings, so the group has been able to form very important links. This means its voice is heard at these levels. Most recently, Auckland Council planners Warren MacLennan and Ryan Bradley attended. They provided important insights into the current Warkworth Structure Plan process, which will affect all businesses, as well as residents. They highlighted the real need for the business community to get involved in the process by making submissions and attending workshops run by Council. It was pleasing to see recent workshops in the Warkworth Town Hall well attended by members of One Warkworth Business Association. Staff shortages is a common problem identified by many in this group. Recently, the careers advisor at Mahurangi College accepted an invitation to join the group and subsequently, an After Five event was held by the college. The presentation by the careers advisors was well received by those who attended. It is clear the college understands there is a place in the workforce for those students that either don’t wish to advance, or don’t have the academic requirements to proceed, to tertiary education. They also understand that there is an ever-increasing gap between life as a student and the expectations of employers. Businesses considering employing trainees should contact the college to understand what resources they offer. The next meeting date is yet to be set, but will be advertised. We encourage more business owners and managers in the industrial and commercial sector to take a couple of hours out of their busy schedules to become involved with this group. For more information, contact One Warkworth manager Murray Chapman on 0274 966 550 or murray@onewarkworth.co.nz.

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More photos online at localmatters.co.nz Organising committee member Brian Oakes with an illuminated umbrella.

The laser light show had the crowds in awe.

Around 4000 people thumbed their noses at the drizzly weather and poured into Baxter Street to enjoy the highlight of Warkworth’s inaugural Festival of Lights on Saturday night July 14. Revellers enjoyed a spectacular laser light show, skating, frolicking in the snow and lots of good eats from a variety of food trucks and sausage sizzle. Lorna Thomson, out for a night with her family, said it was great to see something good happening in Warkworth. “Most of the good stuff normally happens in central Auckland,” she said.

was when he overheard a young boy say to his mother, “Mum, this is the best night of my life.” The success means Murray is eager to organise another festival next year and hopes even more retailers and more areas – such as Point Wells, Snells Beach and Leigh – will light up and contribute to the festive atmosphere. Murray says the festival could possibly take place over a week, encouraging people to come into town and stay for several days. “When the Puhoi to Warkworth motorway is finished, we don’t want people to keep on driving north. We want them to come in here,” he says.

Warkworth thrills to Festival of Lights Scott Jordan, of Orewa, who was able to introduce his daughter Alyssa, 8, to the joys of skating, said “it sure beats a night at home watching TV”. Event organiser Murray Chapman says more than 600 children tried the skating, raising $1100 for charity through a gold coin donation. Hundreds more enjoyed fooling around in the eight-and-a-half tonnes of snow throughout the day. Other highlights included the bright illumination of dozens of shops and Matakana’s village hall and famed public toilets. Murray said the big moment for him

Lorna and Jared Thomson with daughter Ruby, 8, enjoyed a great night out.

Levi Trout, 10, and Alex Kemp, 10, of Snells Beach slugged it out in the snow.

Taylor Turner, 11, was all smiles on the skating rink.

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Pets Vets Corner

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Bullocks in front of courthouse, policeman’s house and chandlery.

Pet of the Month The courthouse being demolished.

Characters of Mangawhai In 2013, I recorded a group of friends – Paddy Whynn, Judith Brown, Ivan Urlich and Jim Woods – who were descendants of early settlers in the district. This column contains snippets of that recording, which were published as Reminiscences of Mangawhai: Walter Lawrence had his launch and a ‘slip-way’ for the dinghies that he built. He also had a large Chandler shop. It had nothing much in it but tins and ‘stuff’, and fish hooks, so was popular with the kids when buying their fishing gear. He also made spade handles. The friends all agreed that he had the largest counter in his shop that they had ever seen, before or since. It was a slab of timber that they estimated would have been about eight feet across. A memorable old clock hung on the wall, and on the face of it was written “NO TICK”. Mr Lawrence used to smoke a pipe, which had a chain on it, and a bottle top to put over the pipe in wet weather. The Lawrence house was next to what was always known as the policeman’s house on Moir Street, in the village. A little further along the road was the courthouse, which was pulled down in 1939. The building had been left unlocked, and Paddy, as a child, recalled seeing a lot of papers strewn about the building after it was deserted, and remembered reading one which was a fine of 2/- (shillings) for someone! And after being demolished there were papers strewn all over the paddock. Documents hadn’t been collected or burnt or looked after. Timber from the courthouse was used to build Tommy Chappel’s house. Near the junction of Insley Street and Molesworth Drive, a fisherman, Freddie Franich, lived. He caught hapuka, snapper, and netted for other varieties. He had a smokehouse, and his smoked fish was popular. His family ran a tea rooms from his home on Insley Road. He had a 30-foot launch, which he named Marina. This was prompted by the royal wedding of the Duke of Kent, George, to Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark, creating headlines all over the world. He is given the credit for naming the area for boats to moor as being a ‘marina’. He was commercial fishing for 25 years, before retiring to Leigh. Cliff Bowmar also did a lot of fishing from his boat and would take his catch around the roads in his truck for locals to see and choose from his offerings. Eddie Watts sold his boat to another fisherman, Asa Francis. During the years prior to rail reaching Kaiwaka, Mangawhai had to rely on sailing vessels and steam ships to bring in their cargo and take out their exports. Locals were able to let everyone know that an expected vessel was coming up harbour by using a flag system. One flag was hoisted on the top of a large macrocarpa tree, at the corner of Wood and Robert Streets. (Those streets weren’t developed at that time.) That flag was seen at Claude Wintle’s place up at the Tara, he then hoisted his flag which was sighted at Dan Bowmar’s old stone building, and the process repeated for those at Kaiwaka who let Baldiston, Donaldson and others know that they could go to Mangawhai to collect their supplies. That system was possible due to there being no trees left on hill or dale after all bush had been cleared for the timber trade.

Lucy Lawless, 9 year old Cavoodle. Lucy has been a regular patient of Warkworth Vets, to the extent that she has been granted special favours about the surgery. During many of her stays she is given leave from the inpatient kennel room to bask in the flow of the heat pump by the ankles of Becky and Carmel at reception. Lucy has faced many health issues over the past few years and has been subjected to many surgical and medical procedures which she has always taken in her stride. Most recently she has undergone both left and right lateral ear canal resections to help alleviate her constant ear infections. This is a delicate procedure which involves cutting away the outer cartilage layer and skin of her ear canal to enable more effective ventilation of the ears. Dogs ears have their own little microclimate which bacteria and yeasts enjoy. A dog such as Lucy with floppy ears is even more appealing to infectious agents as there is no escape for any moisture which may get in the ear canals, resulting in a magnificent environment for bug growth. Lucy’s lateral ear canal resection, along with diligent regular cleaning by her owners has opened her ears right up to enable better ventilation, reduced humidity and fewer infections, a lot like opening the window after a steamy shower. Lucy has been an exceptionally tolerant patient and is a worthy recipient of the title, Pet of the Month. Vets: Roger Dunn BVSc, Jon Makin BVSc, Danny Cash BVSc, Justine Miller BVSc, Chelsea Gill BVSc, Robert Elton BVSc, Tania Govan BVSc

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There was a good turnout at the Matakana Tourism meeting, where members like Heather Johnson-Lee (left) and Jackie Russell were given plenty of time to network.

Local customers underpin retail spend “Don’t overlook the importance of local customers to your business” was the message delivered at a Matakana Coast Tourism meeting held at Plume Restaurant on July 19. Tourism member Fiona Angus presented an overview of the quarterly Marketview data, which underlined the importance of local spending in the area. In the last 12 months, consumer spending in the Matakana Coast region (Puhoi to Pakiri) totalled $228 million, and spending by Mahurangi and Rodney residents made up 70 per cent of that figure. In the quarter April-June, spending in the region grew by 4.8 per cent to $65 million, although this was $10 million less than the previous quarter, reflecting the region’s seasonal pattern. Ms Angus reported that spending during the AprilJune quarter also showed a slightly different visitor mix, with proportionally more spending by locals

and less from the rest of NZ. The meeting provided an opportunity for the group’s chair, Penny Webster, to reflect on her first eight months in the job and Heather Johnson-Lee gave an update on social media improvements, which included enlisting the support of a local public relations business, RK Communications. One Warkworth manager Murray Chapman said the new One Warkworth/Matakana Tourism i-SITE partnership was working well and commented on the success of the recent Winter Festival of Lights event. A question directed to Mr Chapman regarding whether or not the word ‘wine’ might be dropped from the Matakana Coast brand in future was quickly dismissed. “I’m not the person to answer that question and this is not the appropriate forum to talk about it anyway,” he said.

Rodney students will have a new secondary school option from next year. The Ministry of Education has granted Horizon School, a private Christian school in Snells Beach, approval to open Horizon College. The college will take enrolments for Years 7 and 8 next year, and Year 9 in 2020. The school’s proprietor KingsWay Trust bought 13 hectares and buildings, adjacent to the present school, in 2016, and the school has since developed basketball courts, an auditorium and café. Currently, a purpose-built reception area, additional offices and a staffroom are under construction. Trust chief executive Warren Peat says the large campus allows for a school of up to 1000 students, with a full range of facilities and playing fields. “We look forward to further development of the campus to enhance the excellent learning environment offered by Horizon School and to meet the needs of a growing roll,” he says. Horizon principal Helen Pearson says the school will offer a strongly personalised programme with a Christian foundation and will be intentional about fostering self-directed, student-led learning. “Learning who you are, what your strengths are and how you belong and contribute are important to this age group,” she says. Prospective parents and interested members of the public can find out more about the school at a public meeting at the school auditorium, 20 Goodall Road, on Thursday, August 16, at 7pm. Info: See advertisement page 18.

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Puhoi scouts land in Warkworth Aviation-based activities will be on the programme at the Warkworth Scout Den following the Puhoi Air Scouts’ decision to move their activities to the den last month. Group leader Heston Prospere-Smith says the move was prompted by cost increases and scheduling changes at the Puhoi Sports Club. “The Warkworth den is a dedicated scout facility, so we can use things like the kitchen and have a trophy cabinet for the first time ever,” Heston says. The introduction of leaders from Puhoi will also mean children on the waiting list for Warkworth scouts can join under the air division. “We can take on a few more kids and also teach the current Warkworth scouts about aviation.” The air scouts meet on Wednesdays

and will spend two sessions a term doing activities outside of the den. “We like to take the children out for activities such as kayaking at night or visiting the aircraft display at Motat.” Heston hopes that the group will eventually make a permanent return to Puhoi, at either the sports club or another facility. “It’s just too expensive for us now so we will look to negotiate a better longterm deal or find another premises over the next few years. “Our sponsors have been great during our time in Puhoi and we hope to keep them on board for when we move back there.” For information about joining the Puhoi Air Scouts, call Heston on 021 0819 3537.

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Winter Wonderland Ball set to celebrate school spirit The tradition of a ball to bring together the community, staff and parents of Warkworth School is being revived this month, with the Bayleys Winter Wonderland Ball at the Town Hall on Saturday, August 18. However, this will be no ordinary school fundraiser. Instead, organisers want the ball to be a celebration of the school’s spirit and a thank you to everyone involved in the redevelopment of the school, the latest phase of which – the rebuild of the senior facility – has just begun. School PTA chairperson Georgia Barnes says the whole process has already taken a long time and has at times been challenging for everyone at the school. “It has meant so much adjustment, and teachers, parents and kids have had to dig really deep,” she says. “This ball is about having a great time and celebrating the spirit and resilience that we need to support our amazing kids, and thanking teachers and parents for all their support.” There will be dancing to music from live band Off The Wall, food platters, a live auction, spot prizes, a photo booth and a well-stocked cash bar that includes local Sawmill beers, Zeffer ciders and Lothlorien wines. “We are trying to give real value for

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money,” Georgia says. “So, people will get a glass of bubbles on arrival, a lovely supper, a great band and all drinks will be $5, or $20 for a bottle of wine. “Historically, there was a ball each year to support the kids of Warkworth school, and people remember it as

being the highlight of the year. The last one was around 10 years ago, so we thought it was time to bring back a great tradition.” She adds that the dress code is fluid. “Dress for a fun night. Frock up and go all out, or just keep it smart casual. Just make sure you’ve got your

dancing shoes on!” The ball runs from 6pm to midnight and tickets cost $40 from Bayleys Warkworth, Warkworth School and eventfinda.co.nz Info: Bayleys Winter Wonderland Ball on Facebook.

Frisky flashback fun at Leigh Fans of 1980s music will have a chance to dust off their shoulder pads and set hairstyle volumes to ‘huge’ this month, when a live music 80s Flashback Night is held at Leigh’s Sawmill Café. Covers band Frisky Business will take to the stage on Saturday, August 11 to play iconic hits by Michael Jackson, Prince, Wham, David Bowie, Tears for Fears, Eurythmics and more, and they are encouraging people to dress up and dance the night away. “We want people to warm up their dance moves, get their 80s outfits out of storage and join us for a great night. This is not just playing covers of the songs, this is about recreating the fun and feel of the 80s,” the band says. The show lasts for more than three hours, from 9pm to 12.30am, and tickets cost $15 in advance, or $20 on the door, if not sold out previously. Info and tickets: dashtickets.co.nz and search for Frisky Business

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Children’s writer to feature at Kaukapakapa library Playwright, actor and children’s writer June Allen will be guest writer at Kaukapakapa library this month. June will be at the library on Sunday, August 19, from 10am to 1pm. She recently came out of retirement to continue writing for children. Her latest book is Grandma’s in the Strawberry Patch. She began writing for children six years ago, following the publication of The Little Glow Worm Who Couldn’t Turn on his Light. Formerly, June lived on Norfolk Island where she wrote and performed in a popular tourist attraction, The Sound and Light Show of Norfolk Island. This was the first of numerous play scripts for June, many of which have gone on to win awards. She has also been a

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teacher, specialising in the teaching of reading, and a school librarian. Last year, she published I’ll Have You Home by Christmas, a reflection on her time as a homeless person living in Auckland, when her children were taken into care.

Briefs Bandits head for Snells One of New Zealand’s most successful improvised comedy acts of the last two decades, The Improv Bandits, is heading to Snells Beach on August 11. The event is a fundraiser for the Snells Beach Kindergarten and money raised will go towards outdoor play furniture. The Bandits have performed internationally and three were invited to audition for the hit TV show Whose Line is it Anyway? The show will be held at the Salty Dog Inn and starts at 7pm; tickets cost $25 each. Info: snellsbeach.kindyparents@yahoo.com or visit the kindergarten at 15 Hamatana Road.

Pakiri School funds boosted by Quiz Night A Quiz Night at the Leigh Bar raised $216 for Pakiri School last month. Principal Ingrid Stewart said not only were school staff extremely grateful for the proceeds, they also had a great time at the event.

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Mussel restoration on agenda number of key fish populations such as snapper, went into decline around the time of the removal of these mussels from the gulf,” he says. Over the past six years, 130 tonnes of green-lipped mussels have been deployed and scientists are monitoring how they are re-establishing and changes in the water health. While Dr Jeffs admits that the scale of the job ahead is huge, the work could be the key to rejuvenating the gulf and making it safer for other fish. “NZ loses around 250 millions of soil to the sea each year, which is having a devastating affect on marine habitats. Alongside the work we’re doing in the sea, we need to be implementing better land management practices.” Doors open for refreshments at 5pm, talk starts at 5.30pm.

The Mahurangi Harbour is playing a part in an ambitious plan to restore the mussel beds of the Hauraki Gulf. Marine scientist Dr Andrew Jeffs, who is involved in the project, will be the guest speaker at the Warkworth Town Hall talk on Wednesday, August 8. It is estimated that mussels once carpeted more than 500 square kilometres of seabed in the Firth of Thames and had the ability to filter the total amount of water in the gulf every two days. But, the mussels were over-fished by boats that dredged the seafloor, annihilating the beds beyond recovery. Dr Jeffs says the loss of these massive mussel beds has altered the fundamental way the Hauraki Gulf functions as an ecosystem. “It is probably no coincidence that a

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Andrew Jeffs has worked from the marine laboratory at Leigh for many years. More recently he has been supporting the community group Revive Our Gulf in figuring out how to replace the important mussel beds that were destroyed by fishing last century. This includes recent studies using tens of tonnes of mussels placed around the Mahurangi Harbour. In his talk, Dr Jeffs will also outline the history of the removal of the mussels.

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Pork roast with a twist Nothing shouts winter more than a good old fashioned roast. Personally, I love a roast because the oven keeps the house warm, and the roast meat is always equally, if not more delicious, on sandwiches the next day. This recipe is a pork roast with an apple twist, which I found in one of Jamie Oliver’s first recipe books. I love Jamie’s recipes almost as much as I love a roast. That’s a lot! He makes this one with half a pork loin (rib end), but I use a rolled pork shoulder because it’s covered in fat for crackling. You can use whatever cut takes your fancy. Instead of whipping up an apple sauce to accompany the roast, the twist here is to use stuffed whole apples cooked underneath the roast. My goodness, what an idea!

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Pork Roast (serves 4) Half a pork loin (rib end) or 1-1.5kg rolled pork shoulder 6 large parsnips, peeled and cut once lengthways 4 whole, small red onions, skin peeled 1 TB olive oil Freshly ground salt and pepper

Big handful of fresh sage leaves 1 teaspoon allspice Generous ½ teaspoon nutmeg 3 cloves garlic Zest of one medium-sized orange 150g butter 4 small apples (most varieties will do)

Preheat oven to 220C. Score the skin on the meat – make sure your scoring goes as deep into the skin as possible, about 1cm deep depending on the thickness. Rub olive oil and lashings of salt in to the scored skin. Parboil parsnips and red onions in boiling salted water for no longer than five minutes. Both vegetables tend to cook quickly. With a pestle and mortar, mash together the sage, allspice, nutmeg, garlic, orange zest, and a pinch of salt and pepper. When everything is mashed to a pulp, add butter and mix thoroughly. Run a knife horizontally around the centre of each apple. Cut out the cores without piercing through the apples; we want to create a well for our herb and spice butter. Pack the butter into the well of each apple. Smear any of the remaining butter over the outside of the pork. Place the apples in a roasting dish, butter side down. Pop in parboiled parsnips and red onions. Place the pork on top of the apples. Put the dish in the centre of the oven or just above. Cook for 30 minutes. Take the dish out of the oven, remove the pork and place on a plate. Turn the oven down to 180C. Carefully toss the onions and parsnips in all the aromatic juices, making sure that the apples stay intact. Put the pork back on top and continue cooking for a further 30 minutes. When done, remove the pork and allow to rest covered for about 10 minutes. Pink juice means the meat is likely medium-rare so cook longer if desired. In this time you could steam some green vegetables and also toss in the juices, or make gravy. Smell the sweet pork goodness and decide what works best for you. Bon Appétit! presents

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In the chilling new crime novel from awardwinning author Liam McIlvanney, it’s 1969, Glasgow is in the grip of its worst winter for years and brought to its knees by a killer whose name fills the streets with fear: The Quaker. He takes his next victim – the third woman from the same nightclub – and dumps her in the street like rubbish. The police have no new leads and no hope of catching their prey. Enter DI McCormack, a talented young detective from the Highlands, whose arrival is met with anger from a group of officers on the brink of despair. Soon he learns just how difficult life can be for an outsider. From ruined backstreets to the dark heart of Glasgow, McCormack follows a trail of secrets that will change the city and his life forever. This could be described as ‘tartan noir’ (move over Scandi noir); it’s an atmospheric and solidly crafted detective story. The author is currently Stuart Professor of Scottish Studies at the University of Otago. His most recent novel, Where the Dead Men Go, won the Ngaio Marsh Award for best crime novel.

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In this explosive prequel to Casino Royale (the very first James Bond novel published in 1953), bestselling author Anthony Horowitz tells the story of the birth of a legend, 007. In the brutal underworld of the glossy French Riviera, it is time for James Bond to earn his licence to kill. There are the usual beautiful women, a grotesque villain and evil henchmen, and loads of explosive action. But just because this book mimics the Bond formula doesn’t mean it’s formulaic. Horowitz has written an excellent, straight-ahead action thriller with well-drawn characters and enough twists and turns to keep readers on their toes and turning the pages. This book is the second commissioned by The Ian Fleming Estate after Trigger Mortis two years ago.

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The Slacks

Subversive sing-along at Leigh Taranaki band The Slacks will join forces with West Auckland ukulele band The Nukes for a concert at the Leigh Sawmill this month, dubbed “NukesSlackstacular.” The Slacks quartet plays an eclectic mix of rockabilly, blues, Celtic, country, ska, folk and boogie-woogie and is known for “shimmering subversive sing-alongs”. Slacks and Nukes spokesperson Simon Vare says the coming together of music, people and whisky forms the basis of The Slacks’ manifesto. “Step off the overcrowded ocean-liner of modern life and onto the idyllic shores of Slackadaisia,” he says. Meanwhile, The Nukes describe themselves as “part vaudeville, part rat-pack and part musical car crash”. Their music ranges from folk and bluegrass to reggae and post-punk.

Last year, the band released its Nukes III album, which spent six weeks in the NZ album chart top 10. The Nukes celebrate their 10th anniversary this year with the release of a greatest hits CD and songbook. Their fourth album is scheduled for release in March next year. The concert takes place on Sunday, August 12, at 5pm. Tickets: eventfinda. co.nz.

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The ship will soon return to Africa following maintenance in the Canary Islands.

Heather Provan in the laundry.

Warkworth volunteer serves on hospital ship Volunteering on a hospital ship may have its glamorous side, but Heather Provan, of Warkworth, has also encountered the mundane. Among her duties in the crew services department of the 16,000 tonne Africa Mercy is washing the ship’s engineering and galley uniforms. But Heather has no complaints. “I am a very small cog in a huge organisation, but without the small cogs working efficiently, the hospital wouldn’t be possible,” she says. Currently Africa Mercy – the world’s largest civilian hospital ship – is in the Canary Islands undergoing

maintenance but will soon set sail for Guinea, West Africa, to resume its medical work. Heather is with the ship for three months and is supported by the Mahurangi Presbyterian Church. It’s the second time Heather has volunteered to serve on the ship. Last year, she was in Cameroon where more than 2500 essential surgeries were performed and more than 10,000 dental patients were treated. “This experience satisfies my desire to help others and has given me amazing experiences and adventures,” Heather says.

“I feel each day is a gift from God and I must make the most of it. He has given me such blessings during my lifetime. I want to be a blessing to others who are less fortunate.” Currently, the ship has vacancies for more volunteers, including a social studies teacher, orthopaedic surgeon, hairdresser and IT systems administrator. Mercy Ships is a faith-based charity which uses hospital ships to deliver free healthcare services to people in the developing world. Info: mercyships.org.nz

Wellsford RSA was ringing with laughter last month, when comedian and broadcaster Te Radar performed hilarious highlights from his awardwinning show, Eating the Dog. Nearly 140 people packed the room to enjoy A Night With Te Radar, which also featured a buffet dinner and a lively auction conducted by PGG Wrightson’s Bernie McGahan, raising $7600 for Wellsford Plunket. Fundraising coordinator Tania Hamilton said the night was such a success, she had already booked Te Radar to come back again next year, and he was keen to return. “He said afterwards this was the best venue, best food, best atmosphere and best crowd he’d had for years,” she said. The money raised will fund the resurfacing of the Plunket carpark by Solid Concrete later this year.

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What is skin cancer? The three main types of skin cancer are BCCs, SCCs and melanomas. In general, the best way to treat skin cancers is to remove them surgically. Basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) are the most common type of skin cancer, but fortunately they are the least aggressive of the three. A BCC is often just a lump that grows and grows and can bleed if knocked when washing or drying yourself. If there is plenty of skin where the BCC is growing (ie your back) they can usually be removed without much of a problem. If the BCC is growing close to your eye or elsewhere on your face it can be more difficult to remove. Diagnosing a BCC on the face early will help reduce the amount of scarring and/or disfigurement that surgical excisions may cause. BCCs left to grow can cause damage to surrounding skin and structures. They don’t cause metastatic cancer, like other cancers such as melanoma, bowel and breast cancer, but they can cause lots of problems especially if on your face. The next most common skin cancer is the squamous cell carcinomas (SCC). SCCs are ‘non healing sores’. If you have an open sore that just doesn’t want to heal it may be a skin cancer. SCCs can spread and cause metastatic cancer, but they don’t usually. SCCs are more likely to spread if on the head and neck region in those over 60. SCCs need removing like BCCs and, in general, the sooner the better. The third type of skin cancer is melanoma and is the most serious of the three. Melanomas usually have no symptoms and can look like a strange freckle/mole or pink growth. Melanomas, in New Zealand, kill as many people a year as cars do. Melanomas can occur anywhere on your skin. Sun exposure will increase your risk of developing a melanoma, but they can also occur in places that never see the sun. To reduce your risk of all forms of skin cancer, minimise your sun exposure. But like all things in life, moderation is key. Enjoy the outdoors and sunshine, but cover up and protect yourself as best you can. In addition, see your GP maybe once a year to get your skin checked. Also, it is wise to have a good look at yourself once a month with the help of the bathroom mirror. You’ll be surprised how good you are at seeing a new or different “mole”. In my experience, most melanomas are recognisable by patients before they are lethal.

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Steffan Meyer p 021 055 4346 e steffan.meyer@bayleys.co.nz

Mackys Real Estate Ltd, Bayleys, Licensed under the REA ACT 2008

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Mike Pero Real Estate Ltd Licensed REAA (2008)

PROPERTY TALK WITH LANE SANGER Hi again. REINZ statistics are showing a pullback in prices around the Hibiscus Coast area. Medium prices for dwellings sold in June versus May show around 5% pull back. I always add caution to one off statistics however we will get a better idea in the next couple of months. We have seen a tightening of listings as reported last month and buyers are still in no hurry to buy and are generally very cautious. There are always exceptions to the rule however. On a personal level our sales volume for the last 2 months have been exceptionally high.

With a few years of real estate and customer service experience under her belt Jill is an asset to our team. So look out for her! You can contact Jill on 021 1514949 or email at jill.harrington@mikepero.com.

Recently I have worked with many clients over the last couple of months that I have recommended to them to get the property “Show Home Ready” before they launch it onto the market. By this I am not meaning to create a 50 year old home and make it look brand new. The objective is to try and achieve to get the property looking in its best light possible. Such as decluttering, house wash, tidying up the grounds etc. We want people to fall in love with it whether we are talking about $600,000 home or a $2,000,000 home. I genuinely think by bringing a property to look its best then we can add 5% value or more.

Lane Sanger

Last but not least, I am delighted to welcome Jill Harrington to Mike Pero Orewa. Jill will be working closely with potential purchasers to meet their buying needs.

021 215 9718

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FREEHOLD VS CROSS-LEASE PROPERTY OWNERSHIP Freehold (fee simple) and cross lease are the most common types of property ownership in the Hibiscus Coast. I often get asked what the difference between the two types.

Freehold. This is also known as fee simple and is the most common ownership type in New Zealand. It is the most common and highest form of private land ownership. This means the title is free of any other claims and you can sell or pass the property to whoever you want. It also means you’re not tied to anyone else’s interest in the property, so you’re free to mortgage it and make changes to the land and buildings, provided they’re permitted by law. There can still be restrictions to its use in the form of covenants and easements.

Cross-Lease. Cross-lease is where two or more people own the same piece of freehold land, with more than one dwelling on the property, and then lease the use of these from each other. Historically, crossleases were a common way of subdividing land so you’re more likely to see this type of ownership in older properties that have two or more homes, as well as single-level blocks of flats. The leases create the rights of exclusive use for each property, and the rights to common areas. In most situations, you’ll need to get the permission of all the other owners before making alterations to your home or adding new buildings.

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Beautiful three-bedroom apartment available now! Rare opportunity! This fabulous three-bedroom ground ﬂoor apartment features a large open-plan kitchen, dining and lounge area, and has its own patio. Situated just 1km from the beautiful Orewa Beach, Evelyn Page Retirement Village is a vibrant and friendly community.

To ﬁnd out more phone Liz or Fiona on 09 421 1815

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New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty welcomes Debbie Jones to our Warkworth and Matakana offices. Debbie is a dedicated real estate professional with an impressive 26 years experience in the industry covering roles in sales, franchise shareholder and management. Debbie’s integrity and experience gathered from these roles enable her to offer very pragmatic advice to clients wishing to make a real estate move. “Buying or selling a home is one of the most personal and aspirational times in life and to undertake the process with genuine, informed advice makes such a difference to the experience” says Debbie. Call her today to discuss in confidence.

Debbie Jones Sales Manager

+64 21 412 530 | debbie.jones@nzsir.com nzsothebysrealty.com

Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated. Browns Real Estate Limited (licensed under the REAA 2008) MREINZ.

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A well maintained single level brick home. 4 Bedrooms plus large bonus room, an ideal ‘work from home’ office space or second living. Open plan kitchen/living flows to large private deck with views. HRV system plus heatpump. Walkways handy for easy walk to the college.

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Quality fittings throughout including new kitchen & bathrooms, new carpet, blinds & drapes, new double glazed aluminium joinery. Internal access from carport, enclosed on three sides. Generous lockable under-house storage plus garden shed. Easy walk to town and schools.

For Sale $790,000

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HIBISCUS COAST LIVING IS A LIFESTYLE CHOICE … … enjoyed by those that long for the relaxed vibe yet having the conveniences of Auckland a short drive up the motorway. Set high on the hill behind Orewa - yet just off the motorway - and taking in magnificent views is this stunning and timeless home that was completed in 2016. Enjoying all day sun in most of the rooms, expansive deck, spa and heated pool as well as the separate legal, self contained two bedroom flat … this home has a resort feel to it. As the saying goes ‘pictures tell a thousand words’ but in this case the reality is far better than the photos. No expense has been spared in this tasteful home of four bedrooms, four living areas - including a one of a kind ‘outdoor room’ that is enjoyed in winter and summer - separate office and three car garaging, plus the self contained flat. Those of you who have large families, extended families or just love space to spread out or entertain … this should be on your viewing list. Great value for money with an asking price of $2,950,000. To ﬁnd out more go to www.harcourts.co.nz, ref #WH25769 or call Bronwyn Titchener on 0274367072. 49 MAIRE ROAD, OREWA 1 August 2018

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09 423 8061 Tanks: New & Cleaned Pipes: PVC & PE Filter systems Pumps: New & Rebuilt Pipes & Parts Irrigation Supplies

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A SMART REPAIR Service for F&P smartdrive washers, F&P/Simpson dryers. Prompt service 09 423 9660 or 021 168 7349.

SECTION FOR SALE by owner.

CLEANER Honest, hardworking cleaner available for regular work or one offs. Ph Rebecca 021 0825 8242

DRIVEWAYS

MAINTENANCE Grading, rolling & metalling for rural Driveways. No job too BIG or small. Ph Bruce 425 7766

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GARDENER Reliable & Experienced . Available for all aspects of garden work. Phone Martin 021 254 6660

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TRANZPORTA Small machinery transportation Up to 5 ton Site to site transfers Short or long hauls Car body removals 021 805 645

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in the Warkworth area:

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Warkworth Fellowship Monday 07:30pm, Warkworth Primary School Teachers Lounge, 34A Hill Street, Warkworth; Open to Visitors. Wheelchair Access. Snells Beach Big Book Meeting Thursday 7:30pm, Mahurangi Christian School, 410 Mahurangi East Rd, Snells Beach; Open to Visitors. (Note: the Snells beach meeting is currently 8:00pm, but changing to 7:30pm on 02 Aug 2018) If you want to drink, that is your business, if you want to stop, we can help. Phone/text 0275 773 689 www.aa.org.nz | www.12steps.nz Supported by Mahurangi Matters

WARKWORTH WELLSFORD PIPE BAND INC. AGM Monday August 20th 2018 at 7pm. Shoesmith Hall, Mahurangi Street, Warkworth.

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Have you been affected by someone's drinking?

Al-Anon Family Groups can help. We welcome you to the 'Warkworth Family Recovery' group confidential meeting. We meet at the 'Warkworth Natural Therapies' Clinic every Wednesday from 7.30pm till 8.30pm. 12 Brown Road, (SH1), Warkworth. For more information visit: www.al-anon.org.nz Supported by Mahurangi Matters

BINGO, BINGO, BINGO! Come and join the fun, 1st Monday of month, Old Masonic Hall, Baxter Street, Warkworth, 7pm. Proceeds to Warkworth Museum.

Citizens Advice Bureau Wellsford

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Date: Time: Venue:

Tuesday, 28 August 2018 Morning tea 10.30, AGM 11am Wellsford Community Centre, 1 Matheson Rd, Wellsford.

RSVP by email to wellsford@cab.org.nz or 09 423 7333 (mon-fri 10am-3pm)

THE CHRISTIAN ALLIANCE PARTY OF NEW ZEALAND Invites all committed christians to our first meeting to be held Saturday 11th August 2018, from 10am, at the Senior Citizens Rooms, Alnwick Street, Warkworth. Our Agenda 1. Talk about hope for our nation. 2. Maintaining christian freedom. 3. Parliamentary prayer said in english and Jesus Christ included. 4. All our policies and activities are based upon the christian ethic. 5. Present abortion laws are not acceptable. 6. Euthanasia is not acceptable. 7. We like all our members to be evangelists to bring good news to our nation. Hope to see you at the meeting and bring your own concerns. Starrenburg ForContact: informationJohn about our exceptional windowsjcjstars@gmail.com & doors talk to Fairview Rodney on 09 425 7367, or stop by our showroom at 74SITUATIONS Hudson Rd, Warkworth. VACANT

ALUMINIUM JOINERY FABRICATOR

A full time position is available for an experienced aluminium fabricator. Great Company, clean factory, excellent pay. Call today Phone (09) 425 7367 Warkworth Golf Club

GREEN KEEPING POSITION HOMEBUILDERS FAMILY SERVICES AGM Midday Monday September 10, at 5 Hexham Street, Warkworth. 09 425 7048 SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING 20th August 2018, 5.30pm, Mahurangi Rugby Club. Club Secretary, Charmaine Gravatt 021 963 103

PAKIRI TENNIS CLUB Annual General Meeting

Pakiri School Library, Cnr Bathgate and Pakiri Rds, 10.30 am 19 August 2018. All welcome. Secretary: Linda Taylor 021 242 7459 RODNEY NEIGHBOURHOOD SUPPORT INC. AGM St Chad's Anglican Church, 117 Centreway, Orewa. Thursday 16th August, 7pm. Guest speaker Dougall Cameron (Total Security Group). All welcome. RSVP 6th August for catering purposes to 021 258 3737 or secretary@ nsrodney.org.nz

We have an exciting new opportunity to join our Green Keeping staff. This is a full time position. You will be working with a very experienced Course superintendent who is looking for a key support person in his role. You must be reliable and have a can do attitude. We would be looking for a person with the following skill set. • Experience in maintenance of Golf Course machinery • Knowledge of commercial irrigation systems • A background and understanding of the game of golf • Be flexible to work with the seasons to include some weekend work • Be able to work autonomously but at times work with our team of volunteers. • Certificates in Grow Safe sprays and Chainsaw handling an advantage • Have a friendly demeanour as you will have interaction at times with members and visitors to our club If you believe you have all or many of the attributes listed, please contact president@warkworthgolfclub. co.nz for further enquiries or to submit your CV. Applications will close on the 10th August 2018.

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" O Friends !" Abandon not the everlasting beauty for a beauty that must die, and set not your affections on this mortal world of dust. www.bahai.org.nz

Wellsford Golf & Squash Club Is seeking expressions of interest for the following: • Catering contract: to supply food on golf club days/nights & for squash tournaments & whenever groups play our course. • Cleaning contract: for clubhouse & squash area, 10 hours per week. Contracts available separately or combined. Please send CV details to Wellsford Golf & Squash Club, P O Box 83 Wellsford or email to wgcwellsford@xtra.co.nz Closing date: 20 August 2018

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Phone 425 8545

www.holyname.org.nz

Holy Mass Timetable: WARKWORTH

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

PUHOI

OFFICE SUITE, WELLSFORD 1st floor, 74.1m2, modern and sunny. 09-425 4233 or 021-0242 9555

WANTED TO RENT COTTAGE Long term. Phone Lisa 027 289 1148.

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The Oaks on Neville Retirement Village is the largest structure in Warkworth’s CBD and represents a huge investment in the town’s future. On the following pages, we take a closer look at the development and what its likely impact will be on Warkworth.

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Residential apartments redesign central Warkworth Construction of The Oaks on Neville retirement village, on the former carpark and Mitre 10 site, started in 2015 and it will be home to more than 100 people once fully occupied. It consists of two separate buildings – the one running along Neville Street has been christened Mahurangi, while the building opposite is Hoteo. Mahurangi is five storeys, with 47 units from the second level upwards. The ground level includes a cafe, swimming pool,

spa, gym, library, reception, offices, TAB and gaming room, bathrooms and a lounge with a pool table. A further 15 apartments are located in the Hoteo above four retail spaces on the ground floor. The cafe will be run by Chocolate Brown and the retail spaces will be open to the public via a thoroughfare off Queen Street, which runs between the two buildings. Space has been set aside for 23 public car parks. An underground carpark and storage area for

residents only, which can be accessed from both buildings, can cater for up to 75 vehicles, but isn’t expected to be available until late September. It will have a charging area for the village’s two electric vehicles, which are available for use by residents. The apartments range in size from one to three bedrooms, and from 60 square metres to 160 square metres, and are priced for a rural market. For instance, a 140sqm unit on the fifth floor costs $1.3

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Other related tasks included constant monitoring of the water levels below surrounding businesses and the use of silt traps to avoid environmental damage. Dave says once water levels were under control, the build was relatively straightforward. “There were more than 100 variations to the plan, but that is very little compared to the 15,000 or so that were done during the construction of the Mount Eden prison, which I was also involved in. “I would have liked to have seen the project finished a few months earlier, but I think we moved as quickly as we could under the circumstances.”

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million, while an equivalent sized unit in a village located in Auckland City would cost around $2 million. Security has been an important consideration in the design of the buildings because of the public areas within the village and a swipe card system will be used to manage public and resident-only areas. Each unit includes a fully fitted kitchen, bathroom and en suite, fire sprinklers and assistance call buttons. The call system, lighting and cafe have an independent electrical supply that will operate during a power cut. Residents will be able to order meals daily from the cafe, which can be delivered to their apartment, and a laundry service will also be provided. A further stage of the development will be the refurbishment of the historic hotel in Queen Street, which will include a small courtyard and barbecue area at the rear. Part of the refurbishment will include a public restaurant on the ground floor. The village is one of four owned by the Real Living Group, a New Zealand owned and operated company. Spearheading the development is one of the directors of the company, Chris Murphy, who is a Warkworth lawyer, chair of One Warkworth Business Association and a past chair of the Warkworth Primary School Board of Trustees.

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Four years of construction and The Oaks on Neville retirement village is finally on the home straight, after crossing a number of hurdles along the way. The biggest structures ever built in Warkworth’s CBD contain 62 units, resident facilities and a number of ground floor retail shops. Project manager Dave Stott, who has had international experience on large construction projects, says the early stages of the Oaks build were as testing as anything he had come across in his career. After joining the project team in 2014, he faced his first difficulty when plans were changed to accommodate new code requirements and improve the layout of the buildings. “Following the Christchurch earthquake, a number of new rules came into play so we were forced to redesign the superstructure,” Dave says. “This meant we decided to keep the contractor on who was doing the piling for further groundworks and, as a result, things went slower than anticipated.” The change in layout meant that a stormwater drainage pipe had to be redirected and had to zigzag around structural work, which had already been done. Once design plans were finalised, earthworks and piling started, but ran in to difficulty because of the high water table. “Every time we tried to dig a trench of

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The two buildings are constructed from a mix of concrete and structural steel.

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Next stage awaiting consent The next stage in The Oaks on Neville development will be the construction of a 40-bed care facility plus apartments on the former Four Square site, in Neville Street. The facility will provide rest home/hospital level care for people with reduced mobility, along with medical consultation rooms, and there will be a registered nurse on call around-the-clock. A feature of the building will be a central atrium, which cars will be able to access off Neville Street. An underground carpark will provide for up to 60 vehicles, and there will be three retail spaces along the street frontage, plus a small 50-seat cinema and wine bar for use by residents and their guests. About 62 retirement apartments, likely to accommodate around 90 residents, will occupy the four storeys above the care facility. A resource consent for the building is currently with Auckland Council. Developer Chris Murphy says the application is compliant under the Unitary Plan, with the only non-compliant part being the removal of a line of small exotic trees along the boundary. The two large trees on the 2600sqm site – a redwood and a macrocarpa – will be retained. Chris anticipates that the build will be less complicated than the first stage, with less water issues, given the height of the site. Additionally, the carpark will be available for use by contractors much earlier in the build, which he hopes will mean less congestion and disruption on neighbouring streets. “The build will take two years, so we’re looking at an opening sometime in 2021. But this will depend to some degree on the sales and interest in the first two blocks.” Meanwhile, development of a third site on the corner of Whitaker Road and Mill Lane is at least

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“four or five years away”. “The 5500sqm site has a river boundary, so any development will need to be carefully planned,” Chris says. “It faces west and north/west so gets lovely afternoon light, and we can see opportunities to improve connectivity in the town by perhaps linking to the riverside walkway that finishes on Elizabeth Street.” That site is likely to cater for up to 70 two and threebedroom apartments. Chris says he doesn’t see demand for the retirement apartments letting up anytime soon. “The motorway extension and new residential development is going to see Warkworth boom over the new few years. People who used to retire

to Orewa now have the option of staying in a place that is familiar.” Chris also dismisses any suggestion that he could be filling the town up with mobility scooters. “The older generation isn’t ‘old’ anymore. We’ve already been asked by one resident for a place to store his kayak and we’ll be providing storage for cycles as well. At least one resident has a boat at Sandspit, while others have baches where no doubt they will be spending time. “Apartment living isn’t for everyone, but there is a demand for accommodation in the middle of Warkworth. Apartments provide a worry-free living environment, and are ideal for anyone who wants to be able to lock up their home and travel or do other things.”

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Safety first for peace of mind One of the most distinctive aspects of The Oaks on Neville is that it is not just a retirement village, but is fully open to the public, with a new mews area off Queen Street featuring a café, bar and four shops. While this encourages plenty of social interaction, it also means residents’ security has to be super-strict to ensure that not just anyone can wander into either of the apartment blocks, especially at night. Developer Chris Murphy says technology has been used to ensure both buildings have fully-automated locking systems to control when and how all the electronic doors and lifts lock and unlock. “These are secure buildings,” he says. “No one can get into the building, the stairwell or the lift without a security card or key fob, and there will be lighting and cameras covering all external and internal areas.” There will be an electronic roller gate on the underground carpark entrance and a receptionist on duty during working hours. After hours, residents will be able to screen and admit visitors via a video intercom in each apartment connected to cameras at the front doors.

Every apartment includes several call buttons and a video intercom.

While The Oaks is an independent living village, meaning there are no dedicated medical or care facilities, there is at least one call button or pull cord in each room in every apartment, so residents can quickly summon help if they have a problem. “There will be someone on site, on call 24 hours a day,” Chris says. “Their role is to be the first port of call, so they will ring the person first and, if there is no response, they will attend and make the appropriate call on what is needed.” The Oaks also has a stand-by generator in case of power cuts that will run lights, lifts, water reticulation and heating, plus doors and essential services to keep the property secure.

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First residents eager to make the shift No one will be happier to see The Oaks on Neville finished than Warwick and Hueline Massey, who will be the first residents to move into the 62-unit village complex in early August. They put their names down for a fourth-floor apartment back in 2015, when building work was expected to be done and dusted in 18 months, and sold their rural property in Perry Road, south of Warkworth. They moved into a small unit in town just as the project encountered a number of water and groundwork challenges that required extra time, work and redesigns. Warwick is an architect by profession and Hueline an architectural draughtswoman, so they understand better than most why some delays occurred. “When I was doing architectural work, I did a lot of supervision of big buildings, so could see what they were up against,” Warwick says. “But they had an enormous labour force and did a great job. I think people have really tried on every side to do the best thing they possibly can, and we’ll be the beneficiaries of that. There are some nice details and they haven’t scrimped.” Being in the heart of the town centre within easy reach of shops, cafes and services was the main reason for choosing The Oaks. They had originally looked for a small plot of land where they could design and build their own home in central Warkworth, but couldn’t find a

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suitable or cost effective site. Signing up for an apartment at The Oaks turned out to be the ideal solution. “We wanted to be able to feel life beyond the village. We want to go out. We go to all the Warkworth Music concerts at the Town Hall, and our doctor, the dentist, the library – everything is all just there,” Hueline says. “And we didn’t want a garden. I’m over gardening. I’ve worked as a gardener, I had five acres, I’ve grown thousands of plants, so I’ll be happy just have a few pots here on the balcony.” The other attraction was the

She is also looking forward to using the swimming pool. “I will definitely be using the pool. It’s one of the reasons I was really keen, I love swimming. I hope that even people who don’t swim get in and just walk, because it’s really good on your joints.” After three years of being in residential limbo, Warwick and Hueline have the movers booked and are keen to finally move in and turn the new apartment into their home. “We’re looking forward to feeling settled,” she says. “And it will be really nice not to have everyone we meet ask, ‘when are you moving?’ any more!”

developers’ flexibility and willingness to let the couple tweak the apartment design to suit their own personal needs. The number of original bedrooms has been dropped from three to two, so Warwick and Hueline can accommodate what was the heart of their old home, their treasured kauri family dining table, and a large wardrobe has been remodeled to form a store room. The layout of the kitchen has also been altered to suit. “We brought our revised ideas and they said, ‘no problem, come and have a chat about what you want’, and they just did it,” Hueline says. “It’s one of the benefits of being first in.”

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Oaks residents will strengthen community, says Grey Power The president of Warkworth Grey Power says the influx of seniors into Warkworth following the completion of the first stage of The Oaks on Neville provides enormous opportunities. Carol Greenwood, 75, says the fact that people are living longer means that there are many seniors with decades ahead of them looking to see how they can usefully contribute to society as a whole. She adds that this older generation is healthier and – thanks to ready access to the internet – likely better informed than any before it. “Their minds are active. I know this because I watch The Chase on TV and know most of the answers,” she jokes. She says coupled with their extensive life experience, seniors provide an invaluable resource for organisations smart enough to take advantage of their skills. Carol says some examples that spring to mind are seniors helping children with difficulty reading at Warkworth School and volunteering as grandparents for troubled youngsters at Springboard Community Works. After arriving in New Zealand in the 1960s, Carol says she knows all about trying to bring up children without grandparents and the invaluable role they can play. Other opportunities include offering practical help and advice to fellow

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buildings become visible, he feels they look attractive and fit in well. “Most people have trouble with change, but we have got it here now. The question now is, how can we make it work best for the town and its residents?” Murray says retailers should be thinking of putting together welcome packs for the new residents, featuring discounts and special offers such as, “buy a muffin and have a coffee on us” type of deals. He says that while retailers shouldn’t go overboard by re-orientating all their stock to appeal to an older age group, they should certainly be asking questions of their new customers and figuring out how they can best meet their needs. This also applies to visitors of residents. “The last thing you want is for them to decide to take off to Silverdale to do their shopping. You want them to

stay here and do the touristy things, have a coffee here and then go across to Warkworth Menswear and buy their clothes,” he says. Moreover, Murray also believes Oaks residents have the potential to enhance the experience for all shoppers in Warkworth. WHERE IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU For example, many will have given up Student Cuts gardens to come and live at the Oaks. School Boys (College) One idea Murray would like to explore School Girls (College) is to install planter boxes along Queen Primary School Tuesdays & Wednesdays Street and invite Oaks residents to plant flowers and take care of them. Mens Cut Ladies Cut This would mean seniors would get Ladies Cut/Dry Off out of their apartments, into the main Restyle from street and be interacting with the rest Cut/Set of the community. Blow Wave from “It could be really colourful and come Shampoo at virtually no cost to the town,” he says. Straighten from Perms from “To me, flowers lift the spirits and Hair Ups from they make people feel good about their town.” Colours (B/W extra):

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Skills shortage Susan and Des Vize checking construction of the new Oaks Café by Chocolate Brown last month.

and, later on, there will be an outdoor garden courtyard between the café and the back of the old Warkworth hotel. It will be open seven days a week from 6am to 5pm, and on some evenings in the future. The Oaks Café by Chocolate Brown will also be providing fresh meals on request for residents to have in their homes, as well providing a new range of frozen ready meals available for purchase by residents and customers alike. “This is not just a normal café we’re leasing, it’s a lot more than that. It’s a partnership. We’re providing services to the residents, which are also available to other customers,” Susan says. “We will have a special freezer in the cafe with ready meals for residents or anyone who comes in. We’re making frozen because it keeps freshest. And

everything will be made by our chefs, nothing will come from outside, it will all be Chocolate Brown.” Susan is aiming eventually to develop a range of 50 different meals in three different sizes – for one, two or four people – and The Oaks residents will also have access to their own afterhours freezer full of meals if they want something to eat when the café and shops are closed. There will also be an extensive new loyalty scheme encompassing food as well as coffee, and the café will be offering a catering service to local businesses and groups. “It’s a little bit smaller and there’s not much storage space, so we’re going to have to use our ‘mothership’ to do a lot of baking and making. But it’s going to be good. It’s exciting.”

Despite a desire to employ local contractors on the Oaks on Neville project, the developers say they were forced to find workers from further afield. Project manager Dave Stott says only a handful of companies from Warkworth were used during the build. “A number of sub-contractors turned away the work because the job was too big for them, and we couldn’t source any local carpenters, plumbers or ventilation installers,” he says. “We were keen to use people from around the area, but had to get a lot from across Auckland in the end.” Dave says sourcing the required expertise was also a challenge. “After the economic crash in the 1980s, the building industry lost a lot of highly skilled trades people and the industry has never fully recovered.” Immigration NZ lists construction as an industry that is facing both immediate and long-term shortages.

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Downtown Warkworth will be getting a brand new café when The Oaks on Neville opens later this month, but local coffee and cake lovers should quickly feel at home there. That’s because the 45-seat space has been taken on by Susan and Des Vize, who have been running Chocolate Brown café and chocolaterie in nearby Mill Street since 2015. The Oaks Café by Chocolate Brown will have the same coffee and a similar menu to the original venue, but with variations aimed not only at village residents, but local business people. “We’ll have the same themes, the same favourites, but with lighter options. There will be more cabinet food options for pick up and go, more salads with meat options and a more business-oriented sit-in menu,” Susan says. “We’ll also be licensed and have wine available at a later date.” The café will have a covered courtyard to the side and a library alcove, with comfortable chairs, a book case, magazines and newspapers. “We’ll have a big round table to sit at, so people can read, do the crossword, or read a magazine,” Susan says. The Oaks residents will have their own internal entrance to the café, giving them the option of taking drinks and food back to tables and chairs set up in the village’s adjoining communal lounge. The café will also have bifold doors at the front, allowing it to be open to the road entrance area in warm weather

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New meets old at hotel door The reopening of the historic Warkworth Hotel is still some time away, as plans for its restoration are still under discussion. The hotel, with its two-storey facade and pitched roof, is one of the town’s oldest buildings and has a Category 2 status with the Historic Places Trust. It has already been partially re-piled, but part of the restoration will include lifting the building at least 500 millimetres above the overland flow path and potential floodwaters. The upstairs area is earmarked for a function room and social area for residents, which will also be available for community events. The ground floor will accommodate a modern restaurant and boutique bar. The Warkworth Hotel was established by Warkworth businessman John Southgate in 1864 and was later run by his son William. Name changes over the years have

included Southgate’s Inn, the Mahurangi, the Warkworth, the Establishment, and the Hotel. When John Brebner was the publican, it was used as a meeting place for the Freemasons until the Masonic Lodge was built in 1883 in Baxter Street. The lodge also has Category 2 status. From austere beginnings, the original hotel has been enlarged and refurbished over the years. In 1900 and 1910, verandahs were added on both levels, along with a billiards room. Mr Southgate planted the landmark Norfolk pine at the front of the building for his son in the 1870s. The hotel has been a focal point of the town, with many socials held there after local yacht races. It was a favourite watering hole for American servicemen stationed in the area during World War II, and even the odd rodeo horse has been entertained at the bar.

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Retirement villages – a lawyer weighs the pros and cons Before buying an apartment in a retirement village, it’s a requirement under the Retirement Villages Act 2003 to secure independent legal advice – a reflection of the fact that there are pros and cons that need to be carefully weighed before signing on the dotted line. Warkworth lawyer Ben Lupton, of Insight Legal, says retirement villages offer people a certain kind of lifestyle and whether or not buying into one is the right decision depends very much on the individual and their circumstances. For the person who feels overwhelmed by trying to maintain their existing home and would appreciate the security of a gated community, the companionship of like-minded individuals, plenty of social activities, and ready help should they get into difficulties, then an apartment in a retirement village might well be an excellent choice. Moreover, villages can be great for giving residents and their relatives’ peace of mind. Residents who go away on holiday can be sure that their home is secure, their mail taken care of and perhaps even their plants will be watered. Furthermore, a resident will have fewer worries about how their surviving spouse will cope should they die. Meanwhile, residents’ children, who may live far away or even overseas, have the comfort of knowing mum and dad are in a safe place. Assuming all this is appealing, Ben advises clients that they should also think about what happens if they suddenly become less mobile and more dependent. Does the village offer long-term residential or hospital care? Other pertinent questions to ask about are the village’s facilities and policies relating to pets, parking and visitors. Is the resident allowed to have grandchildren to stay? Ben also recommends shopping around. Different

villages have different fee structures and some operators allow intending residents to move in for 90 days and then move out if they don’t like it. But, he says there are often strict rules around exercising these kinds of rights and it pays to get advice first. On the other side of the coin, Ben says that as a rule, residents never actually own the apartment they buy, even though they have the right to live in it. This means if the value of the apartment rises over time then the resident does not benefit from any capital gain. When residents vacate their apartment – either through death or other circumstances – then they or their estate will receive back from the village operator only what they paid for the apartment, less any outstanding management fees, and these fees can typically be 20 to 30 per cent of the value of the apartment. Ben says some seniors are concerned that this will mean they will have less money to leave to their children. If that is the case, then it would be worth having a family conference to discuss the implications before making a decision.

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Hotel photo hunt Once restoration work on the Warkworth Hotel is finished, The Oaks plans to display old photographs of the building showing its history. But finding the photos is proving a challenge. Village manager Christine Hill (pictured) says she has approached local museums, as well as archival sources further afield, but would love to hear from anyone who might have a photo in their own collection taken pre1970. “The hotel has been a focal point for the community for more than 100 years so I’m hoping we can uncover some photos taken at some of the earlier events held there,” she says. The photos will be permanently displayed in the hotel as a record of its past. Please contact Christine Hill at christine.hill@realliving.co.nz

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Minister calls for national strategy for older workers An ageing population, a declining birth rate and a deepening skills shortage means a perfect storm is brewing on how New Zealand manages its ageing workforce. A white paper called Act Now Age Later, launched by the Minister for Seniors, Tracey Martin, calls for a National Strategy on the Ageing Workforce and the development of a toolkit for employers and workers. The report is the result of a working group made up of government departments and agencies, including the Commission for Financial Capability (CFFC), the Council of Trade Unions, recruitment companies and the Employers and Manufacturers Association. Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell says New Zealand’s ageing workforce is part of a global trend that should be faced as an opportunity rather than a crisis. “This is a predictable demographic change that we can’t afford to ignore,” Ms Maxwell says. “Some of us will need to work past 65; many of us will want to, though we may want more flexibility. “If employers want the benefit of the experience of older workers, they need to start planning how they will attract and retain them.”

In May, the CFFC revisited the issue of NZ’s ageing workforce in a survey of 500 companies, which confirmed there was widespread concern about the impact on business of the ageing workforce, yet a lag in the preparation of strategies or policies. “The CFFC hears from thousands of

New Zealanders who tell us they are seeking up-skilling and retraining, and want a level playing field to enable them keep working,” Ms Maxwell says. “We need to be prepared, and that won’t happen without actively and intentionally addressing the issues facing our ageing workforce.”

The white paper is viewed as a springboard for future work, which will lead to better collaboration by Government and other agencies to support lifelong learning, as well as raising awareness around the potential benefits of employing and engaging with an ageing workforce.

Jim Sonerson, 85, has been working for Brendon Hart, at Harts Pharmacy in Warkworth, for more than 10 years. Jim Sonerson, of Warkworth, is a sprightly 85-year-old who dreads the day he finds himself too old to work. “I tried retirement once, but it’s not for me,” he says. “It was so boring.” Jim’s working life has been a varied one. The list includes professional ice skater, boxer, farm manager, truck driver and courier driver. For the past 10 years, however, he has worked for Harts Pharmacy, delivering prescriptions, particularly to the elderly and retirement homes all over the district. He loves the job because it keeps him active but, more importantly, it keeps him in touch with people. He works a few hours every afternoon, five days a week. And although it’s not in his job description, he often finds himself doing odd jobs along the way, such as trimming hedges and

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changing light bulbs. Pharmacist Brendon Hart says he had 90 applications for the delivery job when it was advertised, but had no qualms about hiring someone of Jim’s age. “At the end of the day, it comes down to energy and attitude, and age is

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Ryman Ryman Healthcare Healthcare Chief Chief Operations Operations Offi Officer cer Barbara Barbara Reynen-Rose Reynen-Rose (left), (left), outgoing outgoing Village Village Manager Manager Lynn Charlton, Clinical Manager Raewyn McLachlan and Sales Advisor Jo Seed. Lynn Charlton, Clinical Manager Raewyn McLachlan and Sales Advisor Jo Seed. amongst amongst all all 32 32 Ryman Ryman villages villages thanks to all the positive thanks to all the positive feedback, feedback, and that that was was re reected ected in in their their low low and staff staff turnover, turnover, Lynn Lynn said. said. “The “The surveys surveys ask ask about about every every aspect of of their their work, work, do do they they feel feel aspect valued, valued, do do they they feel feel motivated, motivated, what what do do they they like like or or dislike, dislike, would would they recommend the they recommend the village village as as a a place of of work,” work,” said said Lynn. Lynn. place “Likewise “Likewise with with our our resident resident surveys, it asks about surveys, it asks about everything everything from the the gardens gardens to to how how we we from communicate, communicate, to to whether whether they they would would recommend recommend the the village, village, and and that goes to both residents that goes to both residents and and their relatives.” relatives.” their Added Added to to that that their their audit audit had had resulted in a four-year certi resulted in a four-year certication, cation, this means means that that the the sector sector standard standard this for for aged aged care care has has been been exceeded. exceeded. Then Then there there were were their their continued continued

high high occupancy occupancy rates, rates, she she said. said. “So much of that “So much of that is is down down to to having a a good good team. team. having “I “I have have watched watched them them go go over over and above day in and day and above day in and day out. out. As As the manager, manager, you you can’t can’t be be in in the the the village village 24 24 hours hours a a day day but but it it runs runs 24 hours a day, so you have to 24 hours a day, so you have to build build and and trust trust the the team team so so that that there’s there’s a a foundation to to work work in in even even if if you’re you’re foundation not not there. there. That’s That’s what what we we have have at at Evelyn Page.” Evelyn Page.” That trusted trusted and and stable stable team team That had had been been the the key key to to their their success, success, she she said. said. “This “This award award is is the the culmination culmination of a a lot lot of of hard hard work work by by an an of established established team team over over many many years, years, it’s it’s not not a a victory victory born born out out of of a a short short space of of time. time. space “For “For any any of of our our villages villages II think think it’s well deserved because it’s well deserved because they they all all

do do an an amazing amazing job, job, but but it it is is nice nice to to be recognised,” she added. be recognised,” she added. While While the the village village has has been been nominated for for the the award award in in the the past past nominated this is is the the  rst rst time time since since opening opening this its its doors doors in in 2009 2009 that that it it has has taken taken the title, making the win that the title, making the win that much much more more sweet. sweet. Ryman’s Chief Operations Ryman’s Chief Operations Offi cer Barbara Reynen-Rose Officer Barbara Reynen-Rose conrmed rmed the the competition competition had had con been been particularly particularly tough tough and and said said the the Evelyn Evelyn Page Page team team had had done ‘remarkably well’ to done ‘remarkably well’ to come come out out on on top. top. “The “The award award recognises recognises the the eff efforts orts of the the whole whole Evelyn Evelyn Page Page team team of and it it is is a a reward reward for for the the amazing amazing and teamwork teamwork that that has has seen seen them them be be successful successful over over a a number number of of years,” years,” she she said. said.

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Janis Grummit, of Matakana, is 66 and plans never to retire. “Society seems to believe that as you age your brain deteriorates, but that’s rubbish,” Janis says. “Recent research has highlighted two important factors about the brain – you can regrow brain cells throughout your life (neurogenesis) and you can re-wire around damage in the brain because the brain is malleable (neuroplasticity). “Age brings wisdom and social skills, and what we should be trying to do is create a balanced workforce. It would be good for communities and families, as well as companies.” Janis is a social anthropologist who has worked with business leaders on creating wisdom for more than 30 years. As well as her home-based business called Workplace Wisdom,

she runs Wiring Warriors, which teaches people how to keep their brain healthy and alert. She also blogs, gives talks, runs workshops, manages a number of social media sites and is involved in the Matakana community. “Retiring to spend your time playing golf and going on holidays is the quickest route to dementia. “It’s not when you die that matters, it’s how you live before you die that counts.” Janis says that even if she won Lotto, she wouldn’t stop working because she loves what she does and she knows it’s good for her. “The only thing that would change is that I’d be in a position to do everything for free. That would be wonderful.”

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Mick Berger was around 12 years old when he first started working his father’s D2 bulldozer. It’s nothing for Mahurangi West earthmoving contractor, Mick Berger, 68, to work seven days a week in summer, starting at 5am and finishing around 9.30-10pm. He has been driving bulldozers since he was a kid and doesn’t plan to stop anytime soon. Asked what he would do if he did retire, his answer was simple: “Polish my bulldozers.” “My machines are running well, my health’s good and the phone keeps ringing, so why would I retire to die on the couch?” he says. “As long as the bread’s fresh and the beer’s cold, I’m happy.” Mick estimates he’s conservatively done at least 67,000 hours since he first jumped on a machine full-time

to work for his dad Rupert in Ahuroa. He has always worked as a one-manband, although his three daughters – Sophie, Tessa and Charlotte – have at times been called upon to drive the loaders and compactors. With no sons to take over the business, it is likely his cherished Caterpillar machines – a D2, D4D and D6C – will eventually go to a museum in Cambridge. “If you’re in good health, then why stop doing what you love? Work gives me a reason to get out of bed in the morning. I pack a lunch, do the job and come home feeling like I’ve achieved something. I take a lot of pride in my work so it gives me a great deal of satisfaction.”

Warkworth Grey Power is the local branch of the large national organisation. On the local level, Warkworth Grey Power’s role is to raise these national issues as well as local issues with our local representatives, eg Auckland Council, Waitemata Health Board and others. We also organise relevant speakers to address our Members’ Meetings so that you can be a) informed; b) ask questions about matters than concern you.

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Siblings share secrets of united family If anybody wants to know the secret to long life, enduring marriages and getting along with the in-laws, then members of the Kelsey family are surely the right people to ask. Siblings – Dawn, Bruce, Avis, Les, Lois and Joy – are now in their 70s and 80s. They have all celebrated their golden wedding anniversaries, have remained with the same partner throughout their lives and all continue to live close to where they grew up, near Matakana. When it comes to a long life, Dawn thinks healthy eating has played a big role. “We were brought up on good food. We did not have all the rubbish – sugar and stuff – that we have got now,” she says. Bruce says drinking in moderation also helps. And thinks drinking a little alcohol is better than drinking none at all. The siblings feel being physically active

when growing up has been a good thing. Family members represented Rodney in Rugby and Hockey, and were also active in cricket, tennis, basketball and long-distance running. As for sticking with one’s marriage partner, Avis believes today people form relationships easily but they get broken too quickly when things get rocky. “Mum and Dad instilled into us that you couldn’t just leave when things got difficult, you stayed together and worked it out,” she says. The siblings say their parents were loving but strict. They did not shy away from using a little physical discipline when required, but say it did them no harm and “taught them right from wrong”. Dawn says their parents also taught them the value of hard work and there were times when she worked two or

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PROTECTING YOUR FAMILY GETTING YOUR WILL RIGHT

Most of us know somebody who has been affected by a family dispute over a will. It happens even in the happiest(or apparently happiest) of families. The resulting legal process is a very stressful one to endure.

Love letters a constant joy Robin Davis-Symington, of Wellsford, has a big cardboard box at home labelled “precious memories – do not destroy”. Inside is every letter she received from her first love, Bob Davis – more than 200 in all. These days, Robin gets emotional when she re-reads the letters, perhaps because in every second line Bob tells her how much he loves her and how he can’t wait until they get married. Robin was 17 when she first met Bob at a dance in Wanganui. “Bob knew straight away that I was the girl he wanted to marry,” Robin says. Robin herself was not so sure. The dance was her first serious social outing, and she really had no intention of acquiring a serious boyfriend quite so suddenly. Moreover Bob, then 19, was a soldier based in Trentham with years of army service ahead of him. But Bob was not to be put off. When he returned to Trentham Military Camp he started writing letters to Robin twice a week.

He would catch a bus to come and visit her on free weekends. Once he confessed he longed that she would leap into his arms on his arrival. But Robin remained shy and would conceal herself behind the bus until it departed and she could hide no longer. Nevertheless, Bob’s persistence paid off and the couple were married in November 1952. They went on to have more than 50 happy years together before Bob died in 2008. Robin remarried on her 80th birthday to Fred Symington, saying if you have had a great marriage, the loneliness is likely far worse than if you have not had a good marriage. Even so, she says it’s not as though Fred has replaced Bob, it’s just that he occupies a different place in her heart. Meanwhile, Bob’s letters continue to be a great source of joy to her and she thinks it’s sad that young people today miss out on long courtships. “To read these letters today is a treasure beyond measure,” she says.

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The best way to minimise the chance of a family dispute after your death is to properly consider your affairs, and complete a will which suits your circumstances. In some cases (for example in blended family situations, or if you wish to treat your children differently), it may be appropriate to consider forming a Family Trust. It is important to consider any assistance you’ve given your children throughout your life, and whether you wish to equalise those contributions after your death. If you have concerns about a child’s ability to manage an inheritance, or about possible claims from their spouse or partner, you can take steps in your will to offer that child more protection. If you have a family trust or a business you should also consider how those entities will be dealt with after you die. With the complex, unique and sometimes colourful lives many people lead there is certainly no ‘one size fits all’ will format. Once you have completed your will, you should regularly review it, and update it if necessary - things change! WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU ARE ALIVE BUT CAN’T MAKE DECISIONS FOR YOURSELF? Life can be uncertain at times. Anyone at any age can have a stroke, or other serious illness, be involved in a vehicle or other accident or lose mental capacity. There is no automatic ability for your next of kin to make decisions or sign on your behalf if you are not able to do so. A marriage certificate doesn’t give your spouse that power! The only documents which allow somebody else to manage your affairs if you are not able to do so yourself, are called Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPOAs). If you don’t have EPOAs then your family may need to apply for an order from the Court to manage your affairs or deal with medical and other personal issues. This takes time, costs a lot of money, and is a quite stressful process to go through. By setting up EPOAs you can give authority to a trusted person (or people) to act on your behalf and make decisions for you. There are two types of EPOAs; one for Property and another for Personal Care and Welfare. The ball is in your court as to the terms of the EPOAS – you can put suitable conditions or restrictions in place to ensure that your attorney’s actions are appropriate. HOW DO YOU MAKE A WILL OR AN EPOA? Your lawyer can help you with preparation of all these documents. Having a Will and EPOAs in place will work out to be less costly to you and your family than having to go through the Courts to resolve disputes, or obtain appropriate orders. It can be difficult deciding how you’d like to structure your affairs, but chatting through different options with your have seen many different People come in all shapes and sizes.lawyer So too dowho their will legal requirements. successful (andand unsuccessful) structures can make it legal easier. Your financial, family business arrangements will probably mean that the solution

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U3A aims to provide ongoing learning in a social environment for people in their “Third Age” of life, i.e., the age after family rearing. Interest Groups meet monthly, usually in members’ homes, and members may join as many Interest Groups as they wish. We also have bi-monthly General Meetings where members come together to hear a guest speaker, have morning tea and socialise. As per the world-wide aims for U3A, membership is open to everyone who wishes to keep their minds active and enjoy the social interactions of the groups. It is secular and non-political. Visit our U3A Warkworth website (www.u3a.co.nz) for newsletters, Interest Group details and membership applications, or phone Alison (425 6408) or Ian (425 7042) for more information. Annual membership fee: $20 single, $35 couple.

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Planning ahead for the aged Communities in the Mahurangi region have been invited to join a conversation on how best New Zealand can plan for an ageing population. Around 750,000 Kiwis are aged over 65 years, but by 2038 this is likely to be over 1.3 million. According to the Ministry of Social Development, the next generation of older people will live longer, be healthier, more skilled and more educated. There will not only be more older people, there will be fewer younger people. The Government is currently seeking feedback on a strategy to respond effectively to this shift in the country’s demographic. The new strategy will replace the New Zealand Positive Ageing Strategy, which was developed in 2001. In the consultation preamble, Minister for Seniors Tracey Martin says that at the most basic level, people’s needs will be the same – a warm dry home, financial security, health, safety and a community to belong to. “If, in a little under 20 years, people aged 65-plus are to make up almost a quarter of our population, the implications for our economy, workforce, healthcare and

government services will be significant,” Ms Martin says. “We need more than a whole-ofgovernment approach. We need everyone – government, local government, non-governmental organisations, communities, whanau, family, individuals, and businesses – to work together.” The new strategy looks at a range of issues, from changing family structures to cultural diversity, work, housing, health and retirement income. For example, many older people are living alone and may be separated from family and whanau support. Nationally, single-person households are expected to rise from 393,000 to 599,400 by 2038. Of these, 56 per cent will be people aged 65-plus. At the same time, the number of inter-generational households is also growing. Following the current consultation, which closes on August 24, officials will draft the new strategy and an action plan. A second round of consultation on the proposed strategy will take place early next year. Info: superseniors.msd.govt.nz

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Tui House ramps up services Tui House, the new home for Hospice in the Warkworth Wellsford area, is delivering on its promise to provide more services to the local community. Since opening late last year, weekly day groups have commenced, daytime respite is underway, clinic visits are offered, weekly complementary therapy sessions are held, health education has increased and the Korowai Rooms, in the community wing, are being put to good use by local people. Even more services will be offered in the coming weeks, with plans in place for block courses in art and music (ukulele groups). In addition, new administration systems enable the clinical team spend more valuable time on patient care. Open Doors sessions are held at Tui House every Tuesday morning. Patients say they come for friendship, fun, or just to get out of the house. Marian Kidd describes the weekly group as “teaching you how to live with cancer and not die with it”. Barbara Maddern agrees. The weekly group is one of her many social outings, as she is determined to keep active for as long as she can. She says everyone involved in Open Doors has been “unbelievably kind”. “Nothing is too much trouble and it makes me feel so good that people care.” Marian also appreciates the mutual understanding in the group, and the absence of judgement. “If one of us is a bit off, we can talk about it without feeling like a hypochondriac,” she says. “It’s not a moan, it’s just talking.” In recent weeks, a merger of Rodney and North Shore hospice services has been completed. Warkworth Wellsford and North Shore Hospices have operated under one charitable trust since 1991, but last month they merged with Hibiscus Hospice to become Harbour Hospice. Although the three services became a single legal entity on July 1, they have been working closely together for more than a year, and patients and families are reaping the benefits of having scarce professional skills and resources shared between

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the communities. Chief executive Jan Nichols says there is less duplication of roles, especially in administration and management, which is making more money available for clinical services. “This is essential given the rapid increase in population growth and ageing,” she says. “Our day groups are a very good example, where one coordinator, Pauline Louette, has introduced very successful new day programmes at both the Warkworth and Hibiscus Coast sites.” Crucially, some things have not changed with the merger: • Funds will continue to be used in the community that raises them • Nurses still visit patients in their own homes • Patients in North Rodney have free access to the inpatient units at Takapuna and Red Beach (local patients used 240 bed days in these units last year) • Hospice’s wraparound services are provided free of charge. Harbour Hospice encourages anyone in the community to visit Tui House to find out more about services that are available. Info: Ph Tui House on 425 9535 or visit harbourhospice.org.nz

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Matakana Tennis Club prepares for bumper summer Matakana Tennis Club is seeking members and sponsors in preparation for what it hopes will be a bumper summer season. The club committee plans to get the season underway on October 1 and host trainings, tournaments and other events during this period. Matakana Tennis Club president David O’Sullivan says they are looking for 100 members as a target and

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would like one major sponsor to come forward with $30,000 so the courts can be Astro Turfed. “We’ve worked really hard to get where we are, but we need one big final push to make sure we get tennis up and running in Matakana properly,” O’Sullivan says. “We held a doubles competition last summer and had 26 pairs participate, so we hope that sort of interest will reappear this season.”

a tie for an old mug we have, and it would be good to have these types of events regularly.” The club is also looking for a treasurer and secretary. Annual club membership ranges from $30 for children to $95 for adults and $200 for a family. For more info visit Matakana Tennis Club on Facebook or email matakanatennis@gmail.com

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Sporting success honoured Tenaija Fletcher picked up a $2000 scholarship towards her sporting endeavours at the Kaipara Flats Sports Club annual sports awards on June 30. Fletcher excels in rugby, playing for the North Harbour U18 team and U18 sevens side. She is also part of the North Harbour U18 athlete development programme, for which she travels to Windsor Park twice each week. An ace bowler in cricket, Kyran Dill took the Mark Ryburn Memorial Trophy for excelling in his chosen sport. This season he won Northland Bowler of the Year, Northland Player of the

Year and Player of the tournament in the T20 competition representing Northern District A’s. His performance highlights were 5-24 against Poverty Bay and 6-20 against Onerahi. Steve Dill won the Shirley Gubb Memorial Trophy for exceptional contributions to the club. Dill has been involved with the club for over 20 years and is a committee member and club captain of cricket. He has played cricket for Kaipara Flats at both junior and senior level. He has been involved with most club working bees and organised a number of fundraising events.

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Final teams fall as Kamo club claims double rugby win

Both the Waipu Premiers and Wellsford Reserves were denied rugby titles by Kamo teams last month, after making the finals of their respective competitions. Waipu were downed 35-10 at Toll Stadium in Whangarei on July 21, while Wellsford lost 32-15 in the curtain raiser to the premier match. Waipu Premiers head coach Graham Dewes says even though the wheels came off in the final, he is not disappointed with the season result. “Coming second is a great achievement in this competition, so even though we would have liked the title it’s still been a successful year for us,” he says. His side was in the final at half time, down 11-10, but was put on the back foot by a yellow card in the second half. “We started slow and pulled back into the game. A debatable yellow card, for what was deemed a shoulder charge, really cost us though, and we couldn’t get back into the match after that.” Prior to the play-offs, Waipu finished second in the Joe Morgan Memorial competition, collecting 13 wins in 18 matches. Dewes says their form was a result of a good all round squad with a particularly strong forward pack. “The forwards dominated at set-piece time and allowed our backs to attack with front foot ball during the season.” The team’s only setback was a lack of staff to manage the backs, something Dewes would like to correct next season.

Wellsford Reserves were wrapped to make the final at Toll Stadium in Whangarei after an injury riddled season.

“I’m not sure of my future with the club at this stage, but if I return as head coach I would like someone in that role to give us a good chance at the title.” Wellsford Reserves coach Kirk Sullivan was also pleased with his

team’s performance. “We struggled a lot with injuries this season and the team had to dig deep most games to get a win, so we did well to make the final,” Sullivan says. He puts his team’s success down to a

strong back line and a good balance of young and experienced players. “Unfortunately, Kamo had a huge forward pack and their dominance in the scrum meant they had more possession and front foot ball to attack, which won them the final.”

Second round setbacks cost Otamatea Hawks The Otamatea Hawks rugby side has survived a scare and will remain in the Joe Morgan Memorial premier rugby competition after winning its relegation play-off match. The side beat North Zone Championship winners Moerewa 2617 at home on July 21, having to play the relegation match after finishing last in the premier competition. Otamatea Hawks head coach Mike Peeni says he was pleased to beat a strong Moerewa side and retain a position in the top competition for next season. “They hadn’t lost a game this season so we were always going to be tested,” Peeni says. “We were losing 17-

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14 with 20 minutes to go, but our bench players came on and made the difference, so that was a relief for us.” The team had a reasonable start to the season, but fell apart in the second round losing multiple points for infringing competition rules. “We had a contracted player come in from Japan to play for us, but we didn’t do the paperwork correctly and lost a lot of points for that, which is a learning curve for the future.” The team also faced difficulties with numbers after three Fijian players set to join with the squad were delayed for the whole season due to slow processing of their visas.

“Because of the shortage we had to use reserve team players. They were fatigued on the field, having to play two games in one day. “I think overall, a lack of fitness let us down the most in our matches.” After two seasons as head coach, Peeni is looking to step back into an assistant role with the team. “After a couple of tough years, it’s time for someone else to come in and change the way we do things. I’m hoping to be a part of that transition. “We have a number of good young players coming through. It’s important we identify them and get them involved for next season.”

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Warkworth Area Liaison Group meeting, Warkworth RSA downstairs meeting room, 7pm. Open to anyone interested in Warkworth community issues. Info: Steve 0274 963711 Introduction to Genealogy Day, Wellsford Library, 10.30m-2pm. Free, but bring own lunch. All welcome. Matakana Community Group, strategy meeting, 5.30pm, Matakana Hall. Book sale, Warkworth Museum Op Shop, Baxter St. Genealogy Lock In, Wellsford Library, 1pm-4pm. All welcome. Julia Deans, We Light Fire Tour, Leigh Sawmill Cafe, 7.30pm. Tickets at undertheradar.co.nz Puhoi Village Market Fundraiser, Puhoi Sports Club. Entertainment by In2Strings, 7-9pm. Tickets $15. Info: puhoivillagemarket@gmail.com or phone Jaqui 021 977 181 Lake Slipper planting day, meet cnr Lake Rd and Ocean View Rd, Te Arai, 9.30am. Spades, gloves and BBQ lunch supplied. Info: f.mckenzie@ngati-manuhiri.iwi.nz Auckland Opera Studios’ Winter Series, Sculptureum, Matakana. Info: aucklandoperastudio.co.nz Public Planting, Tawharanui Regional Park, 9am. Bring sturdy shoes or boots for steep slope. BBQ lunch provided. All welcome. SeniorNet Midwinter Lunch, Warkworth Golf Club. 11.30am. Tickets $25. RSVP. Info: 422 3728 Museum Pop-up Shop opens, in former Price Cutter Store, Baxter Street. Warkworth Town Hall talk, Dr Andrew Jeffs on re-building the Hauraki mussel beds, 5pm for 5.30pm start (see story p22) Snells Beach Garden Circle, Betty Paxton room, Mahurangi East Community Centre, 1.15pm. Info: Barbara 425 5371 Suicide in Aotearoa, community discussion. St Johns Training Room, Molesworth Dr, Mangawhai, 5.30pm. Facilitator Melanie Torkington. Gold coin donation. Register via email tewhaitrust@gmail.com or text 021 714 543 Lake Slipper planting day, meet cnr Lake Rd and Ocean View Rd, Te Arai, 9.30am. Spades, gloves and BBQ lunch supplied. Info: f.mckenzie@ngati-manuhiri.iwi.nz Snells Beach Kindergarten fundraiser, Improv Bandits at the Salty Dog Inn, 7pm. Tickets $25 (See brief p22) Pasifika Festival fundraising sale, Warkworth Town Hall, 11am-4pm (see story p24) Nukes Slackstacular. The Slacks and The Nukes play at Leigh Sawmill, 5pm (see story p25) Danny Crocome, live at the Sawmill Brewery (see ad p23) Horizon College information evening, 7pm (see story p18) Tom Rodwell and band Storehouse, Matakana Hall, 8pm Bayleys Winter Wonderland Ball, Warkworth Town Hall, 6pmmidnight. Warkworth School fundraiser with dancing to Off The Wall, supper and bar. Tickets $40 from Bayleys, Warkworth School and eventfinda.co.nz (see story p21) Kaukapakapa Village Market, 947 Kaipara Coast Highway, SH16, 8.30am-1pm. Children’s writer June Allen at Kaukapakapa library, 10am to 1pm (see story p22) Highfield Garden Reserve plaque unveiling by Rodney Local Board chair Beth Houlbrooke, 1pm. End of Life Choice Bill public meeting, Orewa Arts and Events Centre, 7pm (see ad p13)

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An outstanding defence was the key to Tomarata’s title win, with no tries scored against the team in the play-offs.

Tomarata pulls off miracle victory Tomarata Rugby Football Club’s senior team has won the Blackie Walters South Zone Championship. The side wrapped up its season with a 17-3 win over Mid Western in the final on July 7. Team manager Ryan Allen says the team is “absolutely buzzing” after its first championship win since 1960. “The result is still sinking in and after all of our struggles to field a team this year, it doesn’t seem real,” Ryan says. “Three players were in the sides that made the last two finals we played in, so for them it was uplifting to be third time lucky.”

Both Allen and coach Joe Harding were also players this season after there was doubt a team would form at all. “There were only five players at the first couple of trainings and most weeks we only just had 15 ready to play on the day.” The team included two new players, who had only played league before, and two 39-year-old veterans. Club stalwart Alec Mcquarrie, a member since 1982, also returned to the side to boost numbers so Tomarata didn’t have to default when at one game only 13 players turned out. “We grabbed one guy who had an

injured hamstring and Alec, who dislocated his shoulder during the game, and somehow won the match. “Despite getting put out by the injury Alec was stoked to see his son Beau lift the trophy at the end of the season after his first year of being senior captain.” Ryan puts the championship win down to great defence. No tries were scored against Tomarata in the semifinal and final. “We also owe the supporters a great deal, with around 250 people coming out for our play-off matches, which is a record crowd for this team.”

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