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Money down the potholes The appalling state of north Rodney’s roads is being blamed on the weather. While Auckland Transport (AT) won’t provide figures on how many calls it is receiving about the roads in the north, Rodney Local Board chair Beth Houlbrooke confirms that roading issues are the number one complaint that board members deal with on a daily basis. “I can’t even go to the supermarket without being accosted, and I think it is getting worse,” she says. “There is concern that some roads that seem adequate are receiving treatment, ahead of roads that are obviously failing.” Ms Houlbrooke says service level agreements with AT’s major roading contractor will be re-negotiated early next year and this will be an opportunity to revisit road treatments and budgets. An AT spokesperson says that this is the second wettest year on record for Auckland, which has put additional pressure on the roading network. “During the wet months there are temporary fixes done on roads, and in the drier months (usually October to March) the long-term fixes and upgrades are done,” he says. “In the case of sealed roads, this ensures the water does not get under the seal, which can cause it to lift, and in the case of unsealed roads, the water can mean the material does not have time to get bedded down enough.” He says there are three graders working on unsealed roads, on the north Rodney network. A Downer spokesperson says
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permanent pavement repairs on sealed roads require dry weather. “This is why local residents may see more road work over summer when the weather is more predictable.” Downer confirms that traffic management teams are receiving a lot
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minimal wear to pavement and the impact of heavy vehicles increased exponentially with axle weight. Ministry of Transport data shows travel by heavy vehicles (defined as 12 tonne or more) registered in Auckland has increased by 10 per cent since 2011. Meanwhile, Warkworth Beaurepaires owner Brendan Woolley says motorists are paying dearly in damage to tyres and rims. “We’re probably averaging three vehicles a week, but it’s not unusual to get three in one day,” Brendan says. Brendan says repairs can run into thousands of dollars depending on the make of the car and the type of rims. Some rims have to be imported so there is also a time delay. “We’re seeing a lot of low profile and European cars.” Cars are coming in from around the district, although Matakana Road and State Highway 1, near Cowans Bay Road, are overly represented. One pothole on State Highway 1, through the Dome, was believed to have damaged six cars in one day. While it is keeping the tyre shops busy, Brendan says it’s not the sort of business he wants. “You want to be giving people service, not dealing in misery.”
Auckland Transport says the patches are only temporary, but some of these potholes are appearing year-afteryear.
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Groups turn away from community halls Kaipara releases Complaints about hall charges in Rodney have re-surfaced, despite a claim by the Rodney Local Board that fees for Auckland Council-run halls are now consistent across Auckland so “it’s fair for all”. The North Rodney Community Arts Council shortened its annual exhibition in the Old Masonic Hall last month, by a day, citing hall charges as the reason. The Jade River artists won’t be holding their annual exhibition in January and Kowhai Art & Crafts Society president Merryl Houghton says some members are suggesting the society move its annual exhibition to Matakana Hall, where the fees aren’t as “horrendous” as Council’s. “Even with a 50 per cent discount, the society will pay $576 for the two-day Kowhai Festival exhibition at the Old Masonic Hall next month,” Merryl says. Although members run a raffle during the event to help defray costs, they have had to introduce a $10 charge per member this year. “Rodney District Council was far more generous as we never paid for the hall in those days. Financially, most community groups have a fairly handto-mouth existence.” Warkworth & District Rose Show secretary Annette Sharp says the society paid between $40 and $60 for the Warkworth Town Hall prior to its restoration, but in November the charge will be $586, which includes the community group discount. “The committee was divided about returning to the hall, but we’ve been there since 1920 so there was a strong historic pull,” Annette says. “We’ve decided to try it this year and see how it goes.” Local Board parks and recreation committee chair Brent Bailey says Council-run hall fees haven’t changed since July last year. “There is a cost to run and maintain halls,” Mr Bailey says. “If the user doesn’t pay it, then it has to be the
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ratepayer. Given the feedback received in the Local Board plan consultation, Rodney residents support a userpays funding model for community facilities.” Mr Bailey says Rodney communities have the option of running their own halls, which means they can set their own fees. “Several communities are doing or looking to do this including Coatesville and Point Wells. At Coatesville, they are hiring the hall out as a wedding venue and the profits are subsidising community groups who can use the hall for free. The Local Board is very supportive of communities taking on their halls and running them as they need to for their communities.” Asked if he thought high charges were contributing to the low usage of Council-run halls in Rodney, Mr Bailey says he isn’t convinced current figures are entirely reliable. “Once we have a centralised booking system, then we will have a more accurate idea of how and when the halls are being used. I think there is a lot of leakage – bookings that aren’t being recorded.” Arts Council chair Joy Bell says the arts council lost about $1000 on its show this year. “We received no Rodney Local Board funding and only a small Creative
Communities grant,” she says. Joy says the awards are facing an uncertain future and are unlikely to continue after next year, although that decision hasn’t yet been made. “It’s a combination of a few things, but the costs involved are part of that decision,” Joy says. “A reluctance by artists to step forward and join the committee is another.” The group paid $617 to use the hall from Thursday afternoon until 4pm Saturday. The charge would have risen to $967 if Sunday had been included. “So, with the $350 difference and a tight budget, Sunday had to go,” Joy says. “The prices are ridiculous and so is the fact that you have to pay up until midnight even though the exhibition is closed. To add insult to injury, the hall was not even rented on the Sunday when the exhibition would normally run.” Jade River artist Doris Riederer says after 10 years of holding exhibitions in the Old Masonic, the show has been cancelled and hall costs were a contributing factor. “Up until 2015 we were paying a flat rate of $66 a day, but this went up to $330 for three days this year,” she says. “The quote for next year was $838. “We exhibit because it is our passion. We can’t afford these crazy hikes in charges.”
Mangawhai plan Public consultation on the draft Mangawhai Community Plan opens next week, with views being sought by Kaipara District Council online, via feedback forms and at two special open days. Local residents can view the draft plan and its proposed recommendations at the Mangawhai Club in Molesworth Drive on the next two Saturdays, September 30 and October 7, with presentations starting at 2pm sharp. The plan can also be viewed at kaipara. govt.nz and feedback submitted online or via feedback forms from Tuesday, September 26 until Wednesday, October 11. The draft Mangawhai plan is the culmination of several years’ work by Council and, more recently, by its specially-appointed Community Advisory Panel. Panel chair Belinda Vernon says what was originally a town plan has morphed into a wider community plan with the aim of addressing and managing future growth and development for the benefit of the whole area. After public consultation, the panel’s main recommendations centre on improving connectivity, especially between the village and the heads, for safe walking and cycling; identifying ‘slow streets’; developing a range of different housing options; ensuring an environmentally sustainable approach to stormwater management; and generally protecting Mangawhai’s coastal character. “We have formed our recommendations, but it’s Council that’s actually pulling together the community plan,” Belinda says. “We’re really pleased that they have taken on board the main thrust of our suggestions. We want a community that’s easy to get around and coping with growth. The underpinning thing was that whatever happens, we need to protect the harbour, because that’s the jewel in our crown.” It is hoped the final Mangawhai Community Plan will be adopted by the end of the year.
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Damage wrought Gareth Morgan’s research claims that most people vote tribally, as if they were backing a sports team, regardless of how their party is performing. National Party loyalists, though, should really reflect on the damage the government has wrought. Ignore the election bribes and advertising, and look instead to credible and impartial international observers. Both Unicef and Amnesty International report that nearly one in three Kiwi children are not adequately fed, clothed and sheltered. Oxfam reports economic inequality in New Zealand has never been more pronounced. According to the United Nations (Framework Convention on Climate Change), we are one of the highest carbon emitters per capita in the developed world. The OECD Environmental Performance Review states our species extinction rate is among the highest in the world. These developments have been brought about by a government that prioritises wealth extraction over the wellbeing of its people and ecosystem. This is how we look to the rest of the world: negligent of our children, irresponsible with our climate change obligations and destructive of our natural resources. Nothing to be proud of. Jacob Connor, Port Albert
Paying the piper Pay peanuts and get monkeys; pay bigger peanuts and you often get bigger
monkeys! Perhaps Dr Jonathan Leaver (MM Sept 6) wasn’t aware of that old truism when he declared that smaller local authorities such as Rodney are often subject to cronyism and corruption. Also, if they sometimes lack engineering expertise now, as you claim Dr Leaver, then it’s only because of the bent toward privatisation that Parliament has inflicted on ratepayers. I most certainly disagree with Dr Leaver’s opinions – but what would I know? Well, though retired, I am still retained as the engineer to a successful, costeffective, major ex-government scheme, which I was approached to design and then facilitate the construction of in the 1990s, which is larger and more complex than the Kaipara disgrace to which Dr Leaver refers. A generation ago, the Kaipara affair could not have happened and I need not point out to Dr Leaver that applicable New Zealand standards exist which should ensure that these events don’t occur. A generation ago, local authorities had the professional staff capable of designing and organising infrastructural construction in-house, and rates and building consent costs then, were a comparative fraction of today. The Kaipara mess is a wonderful example of why Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) are so dangerous. New Zealand’s greatest engineering achievements were designed and constructed by the old Ministry of Works – disbanded by theorist, nonpractical, political ignorami and private sector persuasion.
I arrived at a city council authority some 45 years ago from the engineering design office of perhaps the country’s major industrial operation. I found that local authority to be more efficient and accountable when compared with my former private employment experience. No, Dr Leaver, like so many these days, you are only recognising the effect and perhaps failing to understand the cause of today’s infrastructural costs, with ever growing bureaucracy and the drive of our rates into big business interest. He who pays the piper calls the tune, but it’s a hell of a slap in the face when the piper is paid with the complainant ratepayer’s own money. I, of course, refer to the Morrison Low report. People in the Rodney district, my advice is to put all your backing behind Bill Townson and the Northern Action Group fast, or it’s going to cost you forever more. Terry Harris, Mangawhai
Referendum promise At the Wellsford Community Centre recently, Winston Peters (New Zealand First) confirmed that if he formed part of the next Government, he would ensure that our community of North Rodney would be given a referendum on whether or not we are allowed to separate from Auckland Council. None of the other three parties present – National, Labour or Greens – would commit to such a referendum. During question time I pressed Mr Peters as to the nature of the
Paint at the ready Road workers in Rodney may find they have a little helper. A Warkworth resident says he watched a road gang mark the potholes and pavement that needed repair. “They marked some with white paint, but there are a lot more that need doing so I’m going to The Warehouse to get myself some spray paint.” referendum and he assured us that it would be run as: • Independent of any prescribed process, so it cannot be corrupted by vested interests. • Localised so only the voters of North Rodney would be able to take part to avoid us being out voted by other parts of Auckland • Binding – what’s the point otherwise! Whether you love him or hate him, Winston is the only political help we are likely to get on this issue and with the Local Government Commission also showing no signs of giving us a fair hearing, this election might be the last chance of getting a democratic outcome for our local governance. continued next page
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Come election time, political candidates are fond of having their faces emblazoned on billboards all around the electorate. Alas, Rodney MP Mark Mitchell must wonder if the investment is worth it. While rubbing shoulders with constituents at a political meeting the other week, he bumped into a woman who had recently turned 100. “Did you get a letter from the queen?” Mark asked. “Yes, I did,” the lady replied. “And did you get a letter from the prime minister?” Mark asked. “Yes, I did,” the lady replied. “And did you get a letter from me,” Mark beamed. The poor woman was bewildered. “And who are you?” she replied.
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Whether you are for or against being part of the Supercity, this referendum will give you a chance to express your preference, something that has been denied us so far. Accordingly, I urge the people of North Rodney to think very carefully on what they want their vote to achieve this election and remember, if you vote how you always have you can expect more of the same. Bill Townson Chair, Northern Action Group (NAG)
Mayor lacking Mayor Goff’s refusal to answer Mahurangi Matters’ question about the lack of rates investment back into rural Rodney is completely unacceptable. Councillor Sayers is doing an outstanding job of delivering us far greater transparency. I would have liked the Mayor to have done the same. Alan Kendall, Snells Beach
Road roulette Last week there were repairs made to Matakana Road, which ranged from larger repairs of about 20 metres long to smaller patching. By the end of the week, there were large holes appearing again in these repairs. If you watch all the cars driving along Matakana Road you can see them swerving to miss the numerous potholes. Sooner or later there will be an accident due to this Russian roulette activity. The Council needs to take a serious look at the quality of this road and stop the short-term money wasting measures that are totally inadequate, and slow traffic flow. If the repairs were permanent, we would all be happy. Barry Cairns, Matakana
Affordable solution The National Government insists on leaving subdivision and housing to private developers, who create added value and want maximum return. But the result is no significant social or affordable housing.
Developers say the notification process slows development progress so government/councils assist with more non-notification. This has no affect on house build progress or prices. The notification process is about treating affected parties fairly (people and environments). Many now are not treated fairly. What is the answer? The Government should go back to doing subdivisions and housing. Contractors can still make a profit but not an astronomical profit. Government focus on this will result in affordable social housing. The Government should govern on behalf of all people equally, not just a specific group of people or for profit or career aspirations. Robert de Rooy, Snells Beach
Sgt Haughey outstanding I was shocked to read your front page article (MM Sept 6) about Warkworth Police and especially in reference to Sergeant Bede Haughey and allegations of unsatisfactory performance. Over the 17 years or so of living in the area and running a business, I have found his contributions towards community projects to be absolutely outstanding, and his professional attitude and respect within the community to be huge. Sgt Haughey supports and turns up to assist so many events and fundraisers in both his work and personal time. I was heartened to see the support in your article from two local school principals. In terms of policing, even recently I asked for Sgt Haughey’s assistance regarding a serious vehicle incident in which he intervened with a satisfactory, quick and professional outcome. Personally, when diagnosed with cancer a few years back, I turned up at home to see a surprise working bee with Sgt Haughey helping out. I will never forget this. He is a true community police officer, and I totally wish him and his family support for what he is going through. Darren Knight, Matakana
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Broadband picks up speed following upgrades Network unites on Telecommunications infrastructure company Chorus has been upgrading broadband speeds in the Mahurangi area since April. Chorus marketing manager Holly Cushen says the upgrades boosted average VDSL (very fast broadband over the copper network) speeds by 7Mbps and average ADSL speeds by 2Mbps. “We are aware that unreliability and slow speeds have been a source of frustration for businesses and residents,” she says. “Upgraded cabinets are fibrefed, which means people are connected to a congestion-free network and aren’t constrained by data caps.” There are about 9800 broadband connections between Puhoi and Kaiwaka, with 2800 on VDSL and 7000 on ADSL. Two-thirds of connections can get VDSL where speeds averaged 47Mbps last month, and 14Mbps on ADSL. The average connection speed overall
was 24Mbps in August, up from 17Mbps in August last year. The Government’s rollout of ultra fast broadband (UFB2 and UFB2+) will be completed in the following towns by the end of 2022: Leigh, Wellsford, Omaha, Matakana Village, Warkworth, Snells Beach, Puhoi, Mahurangi, Mahurangi West/ Waiwera and Point Wells. Holly says the rollout schedule is expected to be available in November. “We are also planning to introduce vectoring technology to some existing
cabinets in rural areas.” Chorus anticipates this will mean: • 44% of lines will be capable of getting speeds of more than 50 Mbps, • 64% of lines will be capable of getting speeds of more than 25Mbps. Holly says overall, many homes and businesses in these areas can get much better broadband. “We encourage consumers to visit askforbetter.co.nz to see what is available to them, and then contact their broadband provider to make it happen.”
Westminster upgrade Chorus recently upgraded a cabinet that services 47 customers in the Westminster Glen and Matakana Road area. As a result, these households can now get VDSL with speeds up to 80Mbps, depending on their distance from the cabinet. However, most connections at the cabinet are still on ADSL, which has a maximum connection speed of 27Mbps. Average speeds for this cabinet have gone from 7Mbps in August last year to 21Mbps last month. Average VDSL speed is 31Mbps, and 18Mbps on ADSL. Most of central Warkworth can get VDSL.
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Janny Chandra-Baker receives her certificate from CAB chair Eric Parsons.
The manager of Citizens Advice Bureau Wellsford reported a slight rise in the number of enquires this year compared to last year. Janny Chandra-Baker told the bureau’s annual general meeting last month that enquiries had risen 2.5 per cent. She said most enquires (18.5%) related to welfare assistance, a reflection of the fact Wellsford is a low-income area. There had also been a rise in enquiries
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A network of community response groups has banded together to improve emergency services in Rodney. In March, Auckland Civil Defence emergency management decided it would no longer support the groups because of concerns over health and safety issues. Since then, about 95 people have been involved in forming a stronger network, with meetings at Matakana and Puhoi Fire Stations. Scotts Landing Community Response Group leader Peter Seers says things are going well and that a strong relationship between groups is being formed. “We’ve made contact with so many groups we didn’t know existed, including one on Kawau Island,” Peter says. “What it means is during an emergency we know who we can call on, especially if it’s a group close to the danger zone.” Peter hopes to soon secure 20 radios, which will be provide a reliable and synchronised means of communication.
Weekly market in Kaiwaka A weekly summer market will be held in Kaiwaka every Saturday between 9am and 2pm next to the Three Furlongs Bar & Grill on State Highway 1, starting on October 7. Stalls cost $20 each and organisers are looking for sellers who can attend on a “reasonably regular basis” throughout the season. Food stalls have to be fully self-contained. Info: wendy@coveolives.co.nz
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Viewpoint Colin Smith, Rodney Local Board
Sold a pup It has been six years and 10 months since Rodney Hide visited Wellsford and informed us all we were going to be dragged into the Auckland Supercity, whether we liked it or not. Nobody has seen Hide nor hair of him since. We were told that we would have: better governance, better service and better value for the rates we paid. Rodney Councillor Greg Sayers has done a great job of putting all the facts together, which has confirmed what we all suspected – our rate money needs to be returned to us. That is to where whose basic needs have been neglected. For example, I fail to understand why Watercare would put $15 million into a wetland that has already failed, instead of upgrading the Wellsford infrastructure, which is 60 years old and buggered. Especially when we have houses where the sewage bubbles up in the bath and overflows the toilets. Our water doesn’t taste the best at any stage of the year and the Land Transport Safety Authority has been informed that there is an easement that needs to be in place for the Te Hana water to be delivered to Wellsford, once Watercare stops trying to drill for water in the Hoteo. Here’s hoping someone sees sense. Healthy Waters has now started a plan to manage our catchment areas and also to engage with the people affected – that is the farmers and small landholders. The $26,000 we have is not going to be enough to fix all the deferred maintenance problems we have. Auckland Transport (AT) has recognised that our rural roads are in a poor condition and is currently working on solutions to make the roads fit for purpose. The roads have been graded away for years and this is not going to be easy as AT has to now compete for product from the local quarries, due to the high demand from subdivisions and motorways. Other matters: • Greg Sayers and myself will be meeting with Panuku in regards to answers over the Araparera Forestry targeted rate debacle. • Greenways and Sports Collective have agreed in principle to start a collective. The Council has engaged the services of a consultant to formulate a plan. Wendy Crow-Jones and Lynette Gubb are doing a fantastic job, but we need to keep up the impetus. • A new play space is being planned for the Memorial Park area, behind the Wellsford Library. • Remember to use the CAS system – ring Auckland Council with your complaints, get a CAS number, make sure you keep it, and back it up. This helps Council to build a profile on their performance. If no-one complains, everything must be fine. If anyone would like to raise issues with me, I am available at the OWL (former library) office on the first Wednesday of the month, from 10am to noon.
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Auckland Transport to announce link road route Auckland Transport (AT) is expected to confirm the indicative route for the Matakana link road next month. AT’s major capital group manager David Nelson says once the announcement is made, further development of the preferred option and specialist assessments will be undertaken to progress the project to the next stage. AT is planning to build a four-lane road connecting Matakana Road to SH1, bypassing the Hill Street intersection. The road will also service new commercial, light industrial and residential development, as forecasted in the Unitary Plan, and will include separate cycling and walking facilities. AT expects to lodge the integrated Notice of Requirement and resource consent application next February, with construction expected to start later next year. “With a targeted completion date of
2022, the new link road will join SH1, just south of the intersection with the Ara Tūhono Pūhoi to Warkworth highway,” Mr Nelson says. “It will give locals an alternative route between western and eastern areas of Warkworth, and will improve traffic flow and safety.” In April, AT sought public feedback on four short-listed options for the proposed Matakana link road. A total of 221 submissions were received, with most favouring Options D (35%) or A (28%), which both avoid Significant Ecological Areas and Queen Elizabeth II covenanted land. “The local knowledge and technical input in the public’s feedback has been used to inform the indicative alignment,” Mr Nelson said. The feedback report can be read at: at.govt.nz/projects-roadworks/ matakana-link-road/#feedback
Recycling centre hopes boosted A formal Expression Of Interest by Mahurangi Wastebusters to establish new community recycling centres at Snells Beach and Wellsford has been shortlisted by Auckland Council. Group founder Trish Allen told September’s Matakana Community Group meeting that they were now getting material together for the formal tender documents, which will be released later this year. “There’s lots of work to be done but we are excited to have made it through to the next stage,” she said. The leases for the waste transfer stations at Lawrie Road and Rustybrook Road come up for renewal in October next year.
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The speed limit through the Kaiwaka township has been lifted to 60km.
Speed changes a compromise A change to a 60km/h speed limit through Kaiwaka township and its outskirts may not be solving all road safety issues, according to community group Kaiwaka Can. The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) implemented the change last month, as well as dropping the limit from 70km/h to 60km/h, just prior to the Caltex station travelling north. For the sake of consistency, the 50km/h limit through the town was raised to 60km/h. NZTA system design manager Brett Gliddon says that introducing one speed limit across the whole stretch of road will reduce confusion and drivers will be more likely to stay within the limits. Kaiwaka Can initiated the idea for speed changes 18 months ago. Chair Derek Christensen says the result is a compromise.
“The upside is that the 70km/h approach into the township has been reduced but, the most dangerous area through two difficult intersections and over two bridges, has seen a speed increase,” Derek says. “We will be keeping a close watch on the effects through the main part of the township.” Derek says a number of positives have come from the process with NZTA including an electronic speed sign, town pavement extensions and planting as part of the overall improvements. “A whole town improvement plan has come out of the conversation with NZTA and Kaipara District Council.” Kaiwaka Can is also applying for permission to erect two large ‘Welcome to Kaiwaka’ sculptures at each end of the town.
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Wellsford’s first business expo
Out with the old and in with the new: Leigh’s former logo, left, and its replacement.
New look for Leigh in bid to boost visitors
The Leigh Business Community’s redesigned logo.
you come to Leigh, you’re going to get to something better than whatever it is you’re going through at the moment.” That thinking is being echoed in the design of a new website, which should be up and running in the next month, increased use of social media like Facebook and Instagram, and an updated brochure in October. admin@landscapesupplies.net.nz
There’s a new tourism look for Leigh going into the summer season, with a redesigned logo, new website and revamped brochure aimed at drawing more visitors into the town and surrounds. The Leigh Business Community (LBC) has ditched its old Leigh By The Sea tagline and has replaced it with Escape To Leigh, featuring imagery of a sunrise behind Little Barrier Island and some stylised fish. LBC chair Alan MacDonald, who runs Leigh Central, says the image update has been designed to actively encourage people to come to visit the area. “The old logo was very static and out of date, it didn’t encourage any action or depict what we’re all about,” he says. “Escape To Leigh is more stylish and is trying to represent what we’re all about – that wherever you are, if
“It will all be driven through the new, updated website, which will be more user-friendly, comprehensive and stylish,” Alan says. In future, LBC is also hoping to produce and place large promotional posters on State Highway 1. “We’re thinking of something like the Great Lake billboards in Taupo, with our logo and a picture,” he says. “I think it will be a really powerful way to encourage people to leave the main highway and come to Leigh.” LBC has also introduced an associate membership at reduced subscription rates for people who live in the community but don’t have a business there, or for businesses in neighbouring areas. “It’s so people can have all the information and be part of the community,” Aland says. “They just won’t be listed as a Leigh business.”
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and merchant navy has helped a Snells Beach writer produce an actionpacked first novel in hard copy. When Thomas Main sent a pitch and three chapters of I’ll Be Back to Pegasus Elliot MacKenzie publishers in the United Kingdom, they wrote back immediately with a contract and requesting first option on Thomas’ next two novels. The publisher’s one stipulation was that his novel must range over five continents. Given Thomas’ extensive travels and ability to speak several languages, the requirement proved relatively easy to accommodate. The book concludes with a nail-biter of a climax in New Zealand, involving the New Zealand SAS. Thomas, who was born in Scotland and writes under a Celtic version of his name, Tam’ Has Main, describes his book as a “romantic thriller.” It concerns the troubled relationship of a Scottish sailor who falls in love with an up-and-coming Latin American pop star, Zara. The pair meet in Los Angeles and romance blooms when the sailor
she is subjected to a racist slur at a dance. But sadly, forces conspire to quickly separate Matthew and Zara. She travels the world pursuing her music career. He winds up in New Zealand in the building trade. Both end up being hounded by gangsters for different reasons. When they eventually meet again in New Zealand, they are sure their troubles are behind them. Or are they? In addition to I’ll be Back, Thomas has written several books that have been published in electronic format, including No Loose Ends, which is set in Leigh and Pakiri. Nearly all his books involve military elite forces such as the SAS and SBS.
Book giveaway Mahurangi Matters has a copy of I’ll Be Back to give away. Write your name and number on the back of an envelope, post to I’ll Be Back competition, Mahurangi Matters, PO Box 701, Warkworth or email editor@localmatters.co.nz with the subject line: I’ll Be Back Competition. Competition closes September 29.
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A visit to Hauturu (1934) I recently found an article written by my grandmother, Isabella Hamilton, (nee Wilson) after a much longed for visit to Hauturu in the summer of 1934 when she and friends spent three weeks on the island. This portion of the article describes a visit to the island’s summit (720 metres) ... “Indian file across the stepping stones of Te Waikohare’s dry creek bed, and so into the bush; my friends and I started one clear fresh morning taking the track to the summit of Little Barrier Island. The track led us steeply up through manuka on to a higher level, then for some distance we swung along easily, enjoying the open bush on the ridge, with occasional glimpses of the sea and deep cool forest gullies on either side; enjoying the birds along the Isabella Hamilton way, as they followed flying low, curious, excitedly cheep-cheeping. The rare stitch bird calling stitch-stitch and the tiny riflemen were very interesting to see in their natural habitat. The rifleman hops along a small twig or creeper, such a quaint little ball of fluff, with a beak very long in proportion to his body. The kaka in his brown and red plumage watched us go by, then flew away with his harsh calls. Herekohu, the mist mountain or The Thumb, rose sharply above us at many points. We rested beside two great kauris for refreshment and to pay homage to the forest kings, who stand stately, grave and tall. Now the track became steeper with more luxuriant growth of ferns and moisture loving plants, which need the mists and the mountain dews to reach perfection. The beautiful transparent kidney ferns clustered everywhere and masses of filmy ferns on every log. We climbed for some distance, drinking in the beauty of the forest trees hung with creepers, mosses and ferns; when lo! We stood at the entrance to a fairy dell. Spell-bound, we saw branching trees all hung with nature’s most delicate tapestry of mosses and filmy ferns of transparent green. The floor was carpeted with the deepest, softest mossy pile, over which Dame Nature had sprinkled the orange coloured petals of the mistletoe blooms. I sunk on to one of the mossy seats and gazed with unfeigned delight. It was too beautiful for words! When the Maoris first came to Hauturu they said that it was uninhabited by ordinary mankind, that here live the patupaiarehe, or fairies, on the misty summits of the island. I love to think this so happened, that these dwellers in our primeval forests believed in fairies and imagined them living beings in these beautiful mossy dells among the mists of the mountains. As we reached Mt Archeria (Mt Hauturu), I could but stand and marvel at the beauty which is lavished upon the earth. The panorama of forest, far spreading waters and islands of the Hauraki Gulf, the precipitous outer range of the Little Barrier in its rugged grandeur from Orau to Bald Rock, and the Southernmost point stood outlined against the deep blue of the sea.”
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Nutritional health guru visits Warkworth Nutritional expert Dr Libby will speak about healthy living at the Warkworth Town Hall on September 26, at 7pm. Dr Libby is backed by 14 years of university study and two decades of clinical practice. Her books have sold more than 300,000 copies in Australia and New Zealand and she has just released her 11th book, What Am I Supposed To Eat?
amount of sugar to consume is six teaspoons per day. There are 10 to 14 teaspoons in one can of soft drink. Also, where we get our sugar from matters – there’s a huge difference between eating some lollies and eating a piece of fruit. The fruit is packaged up with fibre, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, and these are the nutrients that we need to stay alive and for amazing health.
Are people pre-occupied with their health and if so, what is the downside of this? This is certainly becoming more common, yes. On one hand, it’s fantastic that people are taking a proactive interest in their health and wellbeing, because without our health we have nothing. But, at the other end of this spectrum is orthorexia, a condition fuelled by an obsession with perfect, healthy or “clean” eating, and a deep-seated fear of not being able to maintain this at all times. It can take over a person’s thoughts and their life, and this isn’t healthy at all. Who is more interested in food and good health – men or women? Why do you think this is? In my experience, women generally take a greater interest in this, and unfortunately it tends to be driven by a fixation on their body shape and size. The desire or pressure to be ‘slim’ and ‘pretty’ is far greater on girls and women, although body dissatisfaction and pressure to look a certain way seems to be becoming more of an issue for men nowadays, too. Body focus aside, women tend to be more interested in taking care of their health, both their own and as well as that of family and friends.
Dr Libby will talk at the Warkworth Town Hall on September 26.
How much sugar can a normally active 20-year-old consume in one day and still remain healthy, and does the source of the sugar matter? We cannot burn off or out-exercise the effects of bucket loads of sugar or a poor-quality diet. Sugar doesn’t just have the potential to impact our body shape and size, it can also affect our metabolic health and the health of our body systems and organs, and this is something that we won’t necessarily notice until much later down the track. The WHO says that a “safe”
Sometimes it can feel like information overload in the health sector – how are ordinary people meant to be able to know what information they can trust? A great way to strip nutrition or health information back and make sense of it all is to bring it back to the fundamentals of good health which most health professionals, regardless of their background, agree on, such as eating more vegetables and decreasing or avoiding highly refined and processed foods. There is no one diet that is best for everybody, so I encourage people to listen to the messages their body is sending them and to do what is right for them. Your body truly is your best barometer. In general though, eat whole real foods, not processed “foods”.
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Where do you stand on vegan and vegetarian diets? It’s the food choices that people make within these diets that will determine whether they are nutritionally adequate or not – the label doesn’t guarantee that they will be nourishing. There are certain nutrients that can easily be too low when you eat a vegan or vegetarian diet, so it’s essential to be mindful of this. If you eat in this way, an experienced nutrition professional can help to ensure you are meeting your nutritional requirements. Why do so many people these days have food allergies? Do you think they are real or imagined? Food allergies and food intolerances are most definitely real, but they have very different mechanisms. Allergies can be life-threatening while intolerances make people unwell. Stress can also contribute to the development of intolerances – it is known to exacerbate symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and can affect the integrity of the gut wall, which can lead to inflammation and/or hypersensitivity to certain components of food.
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Warkworth St John youth members achieve milestones The youth branch of Warkworth St John is going from strength to strength, with numbers still growing and a number of members reaching important milestones. At the head of the 50-strong pack is 15-year-old Paige Robinson, who has just become Warkworth’s first Grand
Grand Prior Paige Robinson, 15, with Super Penguins, from left, Olivia Church, 9, Lily Meredith, 8, Alex Palmer, 8, and Felix Love, 7.
Prior, the ultimate award for St John cadets, where she had to complete 12 separate subjects or badges, six of which were compulsory, and at least 100 hours of volunteering in the community and at St John (she actually did 350 hours). As 2017 is the 90th anniversary of St John Youth, Paige will be one of 90 cadets going to Wellington to receive her award from the Governor General at Government House in October. Paige, who is the daughter of Warkworth branch leader Sarah Robinson, has also recently been selected for the NZ national St John Youth squad and will be taking part in the organisation’s national competitions later this year. At the other end of the age scale, Warkworth now has two ‘Super Penguin’ award winners and two more just about to complete the course, where children aged between 6 and 8 have to work through nine different skill badges. “That’s two years of dedication from them,” Sarah says. “With that, and our first Grand Prior, it’s been a pretty amazing year.” To cap it all, the branch has also just been named North Auckland District youth division of the year.
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St John Youth is looking to establish a new group at Kaipara Flats at the start of next year, with around 20 potential cadets already showing an interest. It is expected the new group will meet weekly at Ranfurly Hall from January.
“Not many people know about us, but we’re one of the fastest-growing youth organisations,” Sarah says. “For every badge you work through, you learn an element of First Aid.” Info: Sarah Robinson 027 322 9980
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World Physiotherapy Day was celebrated by Mahurangi practitioners with a breakfast at Chocolate Brown, in Warkworth, on September 8. The day was an opportunity to raise awareness about the contribution the profession makes to keeping people well, mobile and independent. The theme was Movement for Health, highlighting the role that physiotherapy plays in healthy ageing and the importance of exercise and rehabilitation in the treatment of injuries and pain. From left, Robyn Weston, Matakana Physio; Jaz Williams, Active + Warkworth; Emma Todd, Kowhai Physiotherapy; Alyssa Gordon, Active + Warkworth; and Monique Hatfull, Matakana Physio.
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The general election will be held on September 23. The election allows us, the people of New Zealand/Aotearoa to have a direct influence on who will represent us in parliament by means of voting. Voting is important. It is a privilege, a responsibility and our civic duty. It enables us to effect the direction in which we want our society to go, and what we hold important for the future of New Zealand/Aotearoa. We may look at this from an individual perspective or from the perspective of the future of our children or from the perspective of the country as a whole on the international stage. There are a lot of factors to consider when we go to cast our vote, and it is important to not only concentrate on the policies that have recently been released by each party but also the ideology and kaupapa (principle) of each party. By looking at their priorities, for example in business, the environment or social justice, you will have a greater understanding of their values and see how they align with your own. When we cast our vote it is vital that we think about what each party is offering in policy and their future vision for the country. Preceding governments and interest groups have made the voting process simple and accessible and there has been a great push for our youth to actively engage in the political process, which has seen a significant rise in youth enrolments. It is our responsibility as parents to encourage them to think about what the future may look like and to participate in this process of change. The uptake of youth enrolments has occurred by committed and determined individuals, disseminating information and reminding youth of their value in determining a future they may want. These groups are motivated by appreciating the importance of a democratic society and how the power sits with the people. Kate Sheppard and the women’s suffrage movement made way in 1893 for New Zealand/Aotearoa to become the first self-governing country in the world to give women the right to vote. Voting and being active in politics is something that we should not take for granted. A political party’s total number of seats in parliament comprises a mix of list MPs and electorate MPs. As a region we need to vote for our electorate MP, who will represent our community in parliament. Other things to consider when voting may be a candidate’s views on infrastructure, including our roads, health, law and order, access to services, education, or protecting our unique environment. What has been their past performance? Do they have a presence in the community, engaging in local events? Will they advocate for the community interest or their own? Do you believe that they would represent us in such a way in parliament that our community’s needs will be heard? The parties you can vote for are: • New Zealand Labour Party • Mana Movement • Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party • New Zealand National Party • Ban 1080 • ACT New Zealand • Conservative Party of New Zealand • New Zealand First Party • Internet Party • The New Zealand Democratic • United Future New Zealand Party for Social Credit • The Opportunities Party • The Green Party of Aotearoa/ New Zealand • New Zealand People’s Party • Maori Party • New Zealand Outdoors Party If you are not enrolled to vote, go to election.org.nz, call 0800 367 656 or go to I Vote NZ on Facebook.
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It was all smiles for the children involved in the show Perfect Gift at the Warkworth Town Hall.
Show shines at town hall The show Perfect Gift, organised by the Healing Through Arts and Action Trust (HTAAT), drew plenty of smiles at the Warkworth Town Hall on September 5. An audience of around 180 people gathered to see the play, directed by top New Zealand dancer Justin Haiu. HTAAT founder and drama therapist Maxine Axford says the show was outstanding and that it was great to see different groups coming together to pull it off.
“I’ve had so much positive feedback from people already about how much they enjoyed Perfect Gift and seeing all those involved smiling,” Maxine says. Participants were aged six years and over, and represented Adults in Motion, Kaipara Flats School and Gaya Tree in Mangawhai. Maxine also praised those who had helped to put the show together and members of Gaya Tree for preparing a community lunch after the performance.
Extra counselling and new courses for Rodney women Low cost counselling is now available to women with dependent children in Wellsford and surrounding areas, thanks to a new service from Rodney Women’s Centre. The resident counsellor will be Sarah Mitchell and six sessions will be available in the town, in addition to the centre’s existing Warkworth service. The centre, based in Morpeth Street, is also offering a new literacy and numeracy course for women who speak English as a second language. There are free lunchtime lectures every Wednesday, in addition to the centres usual range of courses and workshops on topics such as computer skills, career development, art, crafts, selfdefence and personal development. Plus there is a free young mums’, support group. There is now a brand new playground in the centre’s back garden for women and children to enjoy, thanks to funds raised at the centre’s biannual art exhibition last October and Springboard Trust, which has provided fencing. Info and bookings: 425 7261 or 0800 237674
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Sawmill to kick-start New Zealand killer tour The Leigh Sawmill Café is the first stop for Callum Gentleman’s New Zealand tour on the back of his new single, Blue Collar Killer. Callum, accompanied by violinist Sam Loveridge and electric guitarist Joel Vinsen, is a singer/songwriter who delves into blues, folk and a bit of country. His Leigh performance will be on September 30 from 6pm and is followed by 15 other NZ shows, before the band hits Australia in November. “People can expect us to be revved up because it’s our first gig on the tour and our first time playing at the Sawmill,” Callum says. “We’ve been here before in the audience so it’s exciting to be on stage this time.” He describes himself as someone who tells a story through raucous blues tracks, ballads, lost love songs and
camp fire yarns. “Many of the stories are about good people doing bad things and some are about bad people trying to do good things, but often failing.” In addition to his headline single, Callum will be strumming some of the 11 other tracks he has just recorded. His band will also be joined by Moondogs Blues who will play with drummer Ben Michelsen and bass guitarist Matt Shepherd. “Moondogs’ performances are quite unpredictable, he can be a man possessed and plays three different handmade guitars.” Callum was originally exposed to music when his parents made him take piano lessons aged eight, but that didn’t go anywhere. “I got into a flat later and used to play
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on my flatmates’ guitars when they were out and taught myself. Secretly I always wanted to join in with them. “Then I moved to Paris with my girlfriend and brought my own guitar.” Callum says he often gets inspiration for his songs when he’s out walking and nowhere near his guitar. “Every day I try to sit down with a pen, paper and guitar and work on songs. “I very rarely have a new tune fall out fast. It’s a craft you have to work at I believe.”
Dancers ranked fourth in world The ID CO dance crew, including Warkworth dance teacher Sheniya White, came fourth at the World Hip Hop Championships in Arizona last month. The team competed in the Mega Crew Division, which won the NZ championship earlier this year. “First in NZ and fourth in the world is an amazing feeling, especially as the calibre of the competition is always very high,” Sheniya says. “The competition provided a great opportunity to see talent from around the world and how styles vary between countries.” Sheniya says the main thing she learned from the competition was that a crew is only as good as its weakest member, so everyone has to make sure they perform to the best of their ability. She hopes to return to the world championships next year.
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Folk veterans cross genres Fans of country, bluegrass and swing music are in for a treat on September 25 when the Auckland quartet The Remarkables visits the Whangateau Hall. The group’s repertoire varies widely from the hot swing sounds of Paris in the 1940s to the smoky bar rooms of Texas, with Bob Wills overtones and then mixed with the bluegrass sounds of East Kentucky. The lead singer is well-known bluesman Neil Finlay who is equally at home playing country music or jazz. In 2008, Finlay released his debut solo blues album, Stop and Listen. Bryan Christianson, who plays the fivestring banjo, has appeared as a session musician on many NZ recordings in addition to his work with the Tui Award-winning Wires & Wood. Pete Parnham, one of the founding members, re-joined the Remarkables on guitar and dobro last year, bringing
a new feel to the band. Garry Trotman plays double bass in the band and sings the high vocal parts. He is an accomplished songwriter having recently released Brand New Tradition, an album of original songs. He is also a member of Wires & Wood. The band has appeared at numerous folk festivals, as well as folk clubs around NZ. Their debut album Swinging On The Gate has met with critical success, with music reviewer Graham Reid commenting: “No barriers hurdled, envelopes pushed or parameters breached, just damn fine stuff from people who know what they are doing . . . and how to do it very well indeed.” The Remarkables will play at the monthly Whangateau Acoustic Music and Social Club night, at the Whangateau Hall, on September 25. Doors open at 7pm, cost is $10 pp.
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Matakana storytellers re-group The second in a series of talks called Our Place, Our Stories will be held at St Leonard’s Church in Matakana Village on Friday, October 6. The evening will again start with a glass of mulled wine or fruit juice followed by an evening of storytelling with local yarn spinners and an interlude of folk songs with guitar. “We have new storytellers with locally based stories and we’ve asked guitarist John Hayday to delight us again with some more folk songs,” an organiser Margaret Simpson says. The storytellers include Trish Allen on the birth of the Morris and James
Pottery, Carol Ramage on the escaped prisoners of Mt Tamahunga, Scott Lawrie, builder of a Grand Designs house, and Warkworth vet Ross Lynch. Also in the programme is the reading of a Trevor Quinn poem, and Pakiri school student Joseph Cooper will read a story of the American troop camp in Omaha Flats, written by Bob Bell and Ina Shaw. Margaret says the first storytelling evening was an overwhelming success so she is recommending people arrive early. The evening is free and will be held in the church, starting at 7pm.
Call for Kowhai Festival volunteers The Kowhai Festival Committee is appealing to the community to come forward and volunteer at the Huge Day Out on Saturday, October 28. Coordinator Shona Pickup says she needs a team of Festival Ambassadors to help out where needed. This can include everything from giving directions to minding lost children. No experience needed, just a big smile. There are two shifts for volunteers, from 9am12 noon and again, from noon to 3pm. If you can help, call Shona on 425 4330.
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Settlers Day celebrates colourful Kauri Museum collections
The museum’s various collections will come to life at this year’s Settler’s Day.
Once a year, the museum opens its doors for free and invites visitors to enjoy a trip down memory lane.
Collections, collectors and storytelling through collections will be the theme of the annual Settlers Day at The Kauri Museum, in Matakohe, on October 7. For more than 20 years, Settlers Day has been a day when “the museum comes alive”. Collection manager curator Dr Tracey Wedge says the museum is very pleased to have the support of the community for this year’s live day.
“Visitors will hear stories about personal collections generously lent to the museum for the day,” she says. “These include collections of miniature cars, miniature shoes, miniature bells and royal memorabilia. “We will also host Harold Marsh’s Albertland photographs, shown by his grandson Peter, in our theatre for the day. Descendants of early settlers to the area will share some of their family stories using the
collections their ancestors donated to the museum.” The day will include celebrations of the diversity of the community through song and dance, demonstrations of artistic and craft skills, along with children’s games, demonstrations of stationary engines and many more activities. The museum will be open from 9am and the day will start with a rare opportunity to take part in a church service in the Pioneer Church at 9.30am. “This is a free event when The Kauri Museum opens its doors, not only to learn about our past, but to see how stories about our collections connect us to our present and help shape our future. “We hope to locals will come and spend the day with us.”
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Aucklanders await latest valuations The three-yearly review of valuations in Auckland, which started in January, will wind-up next month. Auckland’s capital values (CV) skyrocketed by more than a third in the 2014 valuation, when the average CV rose 34 per cent. Veteran property commentator Olly Newland is predicting that the Auckland market will see even greater increases of between 45 and 60 per cent this time around. “I wouldn’t be surprised to see an average rise in Auckland of 50 per cent,” Mr Newland says. “Although the Hibiscus Coast and north Rodney are the new ‘hot spots’ of Auckland, I think this is unlikely to be reflected in this year’s valuations, which are based on actual sales. “But the Coast and Rodney could be looking at a bump in three years time.” Rating valuations are one of several components used to calculate the amount of council rates each property owner pays, but a change in a property’s CV does not automatically mean rates will increase or decrease because of that change.
Auckland Council corporate communication senior specialist Nathan Alleyne says the CV should reflect the market value of the property if it was offered for sale on 1 July 2017.
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“However, the Auckland property market is dynamic and values may have changed by the time property owners receive their valuation notice,” Mr Alleyne says.
• consented work (renovations, new build, subdivisions etc.)
• location • land size • zoning • floor area
A property value is made up of three parts:
Mr Newland estimates the change could be around five per cent.
• Capital value – The most likely selling price at the date of valuation.
There are about 548,000 properties in Auckland so rating valuations are calculated using mass appraisal techniques.
• Land value – The most likely selling price of the bare land at the date of valuation.
The valuations will be made public in early November, but will not affect rates until July 1 next year. Landholders have the opportunity to contest the valuations through a process outlined on the Council website. Valuations are assessed by comparing recent sales in the area with the property being valued. Factors that influence the valuations include:
• Improvement value – The CV minus the land value. The improvement value does not represent the replacement value of the buildings or other improvements on the land. The capital value should not be confused with the market value, which is influenced by supply and demand, interest rates, existing and potential use of the land and the economy, and is best assessed by a qualified valuer.
Last valuations In the 2014 the valuation increases in Rodney and on the Hibiscus Coast ranged from a low of five per cent at Leigh and Whangateau to a high of 30 per cent at Hatfields Beach. Only Kawau Island property values dropped (-14%). Increases at some of the major centres in 2014 were: Snells Beach 11%, Matakana 12%, Omaha 14%, Puhoi 17%, Army Bay 19%, Warkworth 19%, Wainui/Waitoki 22%, Orewa 24%, Arkles Bay, Gulf Harbour, Arkles Bay, Red Beach 25%, Wellsford 25%, Silverdale 27%, Stanmore Bay and Waiwera 28%, and Kaukapakapa 29%.
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Design workshop for teens Teens are being given the chance to design their own comic book characters or cool skate designs at a one-off youth art morning at Mahurangi East Library on Saturday, September 23. Whangarei-based digital artist and animator Brett Ruys will be on hand to pass on advice and ideas on concept drawing and character creation, and there will be “mean-as, teen-only”
prizes for the best designs. Kids will also be able to make badges of their new characters or images, too. The morning is open to anyone aged 13 or over and runs from 10.30am to 12.30pm at the library. There is no charge and no need to bring anything. Info: Mahurangi East Library 425 8541 or All Sorts Of Brett on Facebook.
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School holiday survival booked Libraries in Warkworth, Wellsford and Mahurangi East are running a range of activities for children during the school holidays, under the theme Survive 24. There will be visits from firefighters, story times, art activities, a Zombie Apocalypse and more, and all activities are free. Award-winning author Des Hunt will be visiting Wellsford and Warkworth libraries to share his tips for writing a good survival story, which
will include an interactive talk with fun chemistry and physics gadgets. Mahurangi East Library will be working with the Warkworth Museum to showcase pioneer survival. This will be a chance to build a bushman’s shelter, make butter and do the washing. Senior librarian Heather Jackson says that children can also do competitions and activities in the library at any time.
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During the October school holidays why not come to The Kauri Museum and take part in the third of our DIY series workshops this year. Design and create your own hand printed poster using early printing technology. With guidance from our art and design tutor you will use botanical and found materials to explore designs that help celebrate our native forests.
When: 10am-2pm Wednesday 4 October or 10am-2pm Wednesday 11 October Cost: $15 per person, recommended ages: 7-17 years Where: The Kauri Museum, 5 Church Road, Matakohe. Book your place: email admin@kaurimuseum.com or call 09-431 7417
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Chris and Renee Howe and Phuong Graham are among more than 350 local parents and residents who have signed a petition calling for a crossing on the busy Matakana Road.
Safety fears prompt renewed calls for crossing Worried parents fear it is only a matter of time before somebody is injured or killed on Matakana Road near the village school and have set up a petition calling for Auckland Transport to install a pedestrian crossing at the earliest opportunity. They say increased traffic generally, many more houses being built and extra quarry trucks servicing the new motorway have made Matakana Road busier and more dangerous than ever before. Renee Howe, who started the petition on change.org, says crossing the road, whether to get to school, preschool, the playground, markets or shops, is a nightmare. “Every single morning, our children are experiencing near misses on the
road to school and it’s just a matter of time before somebody gets hurt,” she says. “It’s just too dangerous.” James Graham, who lives in Matakana Road near two school warning signs, which children often use as a crossing point, says he sees near misses there all the time. “It’s crazy. Just the other day there were two girls, they waited, a car stopped for them, but the car behind just hit the horn and overtook the car in front,” he told September’s Matakana Community (MCG) group meeting. “This is a daily occurrence. What’s there is so ambiguous. Children use it as a crossing because there’s nowhere else to cross. “The problem is really simple – someone is going to get hurt or killed.” Another parent, Amanda Stewart, says
she was told that the issue would be reassessed once the pedestrian bridge from Tamahunga Drive was built. However, the start of that has already been delayed several times and has just been put back again. “The bridge was going to happen in June, then it was September, and now it’s going to be November,” she says. “It just keeps going out, and we can’t wait. We’re now at the point where we really need to petition strongly to get a safe crossing.” She has obtained letters supporting a signal crossing with lights from Matakana School’s Board of Trustees and MCG and is currently trying to set up a site meeting with representatives from the school, MCG, parents, the local board and the police to formulate exactly what is wanted and where.
There will be all sorts of animal antics at Pakiri this Saturday, September 23, when the school holds its annual Pet Day and fundraiser. Attractions will include 50 separate bucket raffles, where every $5 ticket entitles the buyer to be in all 50 draws. There will also be silent auctions, learner displays, a sausage sizzle and a range of fun and games for all the
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Mangawhai Museum is running a school holiday programme for children aged between 5 and 10 over the October break. The sessions will run on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings of both weeks from 10am to 12 noon, and will include a special tour of the museum, followed by a choice of craft activities in the foyer. Each session costs $15 and numbers are limited, so pre-booking is essential. Info: Call 09 431 4645 or visit mangawhai-museum.org.nz
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Ticket giveaway Mahurangi Matters has a family pass to Rainbow’s End to give away. Send details to editor@ localmatters.co.nz. Subject line: Rainbow. Competition closes September 29, at 4pm.
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There are more than 20 rides and attractions at the popular theme park in Manukau.
Rainbow’s End comes north Representatives of the amusement park Rainbow’s End, in Manukau, will visit the Hibiscus Coast and north Rodney during the school holidays. They will be in Orewa, Warkworth and Wellsford on Tuesday, October 3, where they will be running giveaways and competitions. “We are looking forward to meeting people from Rodney,” a spokesperson says. The team expects to arrive in Wellsford
around 10.15am and will spend about an hour walking along Rodney Street and the main shopping area. “We expect to be in Warkworth around 11.50am and will park down by the river, next to the Riverview Café, and then walk around town. “We hope to be in Orewa at 2.30pm, where we will walk around the beach and the public park until 4pm.” To find out more, visit Rainbow’s End on Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat.
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Lillian Fromont’s winning painting depicted a slice of Mangawhai.
Art awards inspire variety More than 60 art works were on display as part of this year’s Rodney Art Awards, held at the Old Masonic Hall, on September 1 and 2. The annual exhibition is organised by the North Rodney Community Arts Council. Secretary Mona Townson says the variety of painting, photography, calligraphy and other arts forms was amazing. First prize went to Lillian Fromont for her acrylic landscape called Mangawhai Track. “With Lillian’s piece, I thought the colours and palm trees were beautifully presented,” Mona says. Second place went to Lyn Morrison for her sculpture Tiny Tower and third place to Cherith Curtis for Kereru on Kauri, a colour pencil drawing on wood. Kereru on Kauri also won the Viewer’s Choice.
Calligraphy was one of the many art forms present at this year’s awards.
“We had four different people wanting to buy it and I’ve never seen coloured pencil of that standard on wood.” Mona says she is often astounded that certain pieces get a placing, but that was the one of the benefits of bringing in independent judges, from outside of the North Rodney area, because they brought a fresh perspective. Merit winners were Robert Howell, Rick Urban, Lauris Mortensen, Tim Roskrudge, Gillian Carlsson and Heather Skeates.
Years of generous donations have left Warkworth District Museum with an embarrassment of riches in some of its departments, including multiple versions of the same item in many cases. As a result, and in a bid to free up display and storage space, volunteers have been reviewing outdoor and “big shed” stocks and devising ways to return or relocate any artifacts that are surplus to requirements. Some of the most common duplicates include scythes, swingletrees, maize shellers, wire strainers, hay knives and horse head collars. Manager and curator Victoria Joule says that while the museum appreciates and is grateful for donated items, from time to time an overhaul is needed to make space and improve display areas. “We want to stress to the community that we are not just recklessly getting rid of items in our collection, that’s certainly not the case,” she says. “And also we don’t want to put off people from donating to us. Our priority is still to accept and keep anything that has real significance to the local area, and its old families and businesses. We are just trying to be more selective about what we accept into our collection now, so that we don’t find ourselves with lots of the same thing.” She says that where they already have multiple duplicates of an item, they identify two or three examples that they would like to keep for display, then try to contact the donors or families of the rest to see if they would like them returned.
Too much of a good thing – volunteer Alan Britton with some of the museum’s surplus scythes, swingletrees and head collars.
“Where possible we are returning items to their families, some of whom have agreed to take them back, while others have suggested we dispose of or sell them for the museum. For the items we cannot find donors for, we are now advertising to the community to get in touch if they have proof of a claim to something (for example, a museum receipt, or paperwork).” After this process, any remaining items will be offered to other regional museums in a bid to keep them in the public domain. Then, after the museum has exhausted all possible avenues, any remaining items will be sold where possible to raise funds.
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NX2 realigns Wyllie Road for motorway construction de-sac, stopping traffic reaching the motorway. The remaining part of Wyllie Road, on the western side of the planned motorway, will be extended to run parallel to the motorway and connect with Woodcocks Road via a Tintersection. The extension of Wyllie Road will be within the motorway project area so no extra land will be required. The new stretch would be sealed and increase the drive time for Wyllie Road residents into Warkworth by less than
one minute, assuming a speed of 60km. NX2 has highlighted that the design will allow the motorway to be lowered up to five metres by taking away the overpass, making it fit better with the surrounding landscape. But neighbouring resident and engineer Dave Stott has concerns about visibility for people leaving the Wyllie Road extension. “You’ve got an underpass and two uncontrolled intersections immediately afterwards, so that could be a problem,” Dave says.
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Sparkie sets sights on title Former Rodney College student Logan Sanders will chase the title of top industrial electrician at the 44th WorldSkills Competition in Abu Dhabi next month. The 21-year-old, who grew up in Port Albert, was selected as New Zealand’s only industrial electrician after claiming top spot at the national 2016 Electrical Apprentice of the Year Competition. At WorldSkills, Logan will compete against 20 other tradesmen, with 51 trades in total represented. The event is expected to attract about 1300 competitors. Logan works for Dalton Electrical in Auckland where a large part of the work is at manufacturing plants. “We do a lot of programming and wiring for automated machinery,” he says. “I enjoy learning every day because the technology is constantly changing.” In July, he travelled to China, where he had one last test to confirm his place in the Abu Dhabi event. Here he was timed to do the electrical circuitry and programming to mimic a manufacturing process. “I knew I had the skill set to complete it, but when you have a time limit the pressure makes it a lot more difficult. “The programming software over there is different, too, so that was something I had to pick up quickly.” Logan had only previously travelled to Australia, so the trip to Shanghai also provided a cultural experience.
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“There were high rise buildings as far as the eye could see, which wasn’t very far with all the smog.” Logan is currently training at least 20 hours a week on top of working a 40hour week. “In NZ we aren’t very well-funded, whereas competitors from places like China, Korea and Russia can afford to train full time for a month prior to the competition.” Training involves assembling an automated oven unit that will take in items via a conveyer belt and then heat them for a set time period. This is a test project for the actual WorldSkills event where the project will be changed by a minimum of 30 per cent. “I think that I will have a better chance
if there are more changes because I’ve been working on a broad range of skills, while other competitors have been focused on the current design longer than I have.” Logan has been tinkering with his test oven for eight weeks and will intensify his training leading up to the competition being held from October 15 to 19. Despite his dedication, he wasn’t interested in electronics when growing up. “After getting a shock from the farm fence a few times I was put off, but when I left school a year early Mum told me I had to get into a trade.” After the event, Logan plans to travel through Europe for two months before returning to NZ.
Farmers and growers have the chance to raise money for rural schools and rescue helicopters simply by buying fertiliser between now and the end of next month. The annual Cash for Communities programme is run by PGG Wrightson in association with Ballance, with Wrightsons donating $1 for every tonne of Ballance Agri-Nutrients fertiliser bought by account holders from their local store before the end of November. Farmers can then nominate their preferred local school or rescue helicopter service online at cashforcommunities.co.nz by entering their PGG Wrightson account number and choosing their nominated recipient from a list. In addition, every school nominated will go into a draw for the chance to win several Apple iPads, with the school receiving the highest number of nominations winning three Apple iPad Pros and the school in second place getting two iPads. PGG Wrightson says Cash for Communities has raised more than $455,000 for rural schools and community organisations throughout New Zealand since the programme started six years ago. Last year, more than 600 farmers got involved and raised over $31,000.
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Wine
Richard Robson, President, Matakana Winegrowers
Movement on the vines Spring is a special time, symbolic of rebirth and renewal along with the warming and lengthening days and the promise of summer to come. For those whose living comes from the land, spring marks the beginning of a new year in a very real way. This is the case for winegrowers as much as anyone. The winter vineyard maintenance jobs have been done, and pruning should be finished by midSeptember. Pruning is a critical operation, because it determines how the vines will fruit in the coming season. It is undertaken in the winter when the vines are bare and dormant. Because grape vines produce their fruit on the current season’s growth, the idea with pruning is to remove most of last season’s growth, but leave enough buds to produce the coming year’s shoots, leaves, flowers and fruit. Pruning is one of the busiest times of the year for vineyard workers, as it can go on continuously from June through September. If the vines are not pruned they become an unruly entanglement of canes and shoots. This creates very dense growth in the next season, which means ineffective vines and, ultimately, unripe and possibly diseased fruit because the bunches are in a cool, moist environment, concealed from the light and heat critical for ripening healthy grapes. I think we would all agree that if anything, this winter has been particularly wet. We have had a few frosts this year but the last month has seen above average temperatures, which can confuse a grapevine and cause it to bud early. From late August the early varieties such as chardonnay and pinot gris are showing “movement”. The new buds start as furry protuberances and gradually swell to the point where suddenly they burst into little shoots and leaves, and from this point their expansion and growth takes off. The rain may cause some vineyards to struggle to get tractors in for early season sprays to help prevent mould and unwanted insects like mealy bug. By the end of September most grape varieties will have experienced budburst. If you look at the region’s vineyards from a distance right now you will see thin parallel lines of green rolling up and down the slopes, the new shoots and leaves emerging from last year’s canes which are clipped to the horizontal “fruiting wires”. The next critical event in the vineyard is flowering – more about that later.
Rural women welcome faster rollout Rural Women NZ has welcomed an announcement that the Government will spend an extra $270 million on improving rural broadband and bridging cellphone blackspots. Once completed, ultra fast broadband (UFB) will be available to 87 per cent of the population and 99 per cent will have access to high speed internet by 2022. Rural Women national president Fiona Gower says the benefits of extra spending to expand connectivity for rural communities are immense. “The services will lead to greater economic growth and better access to online education, social services and
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Gardening Andrew Steens
Planning your home orchard At this time of year, the occasional burst of sunshine is enough to create a general rush to garden centres to buy fruit trees and plants. Before you join in, just stop and do a little planning first. The first step is working out what crops will grow in your micro-climate. The easiest way to work this out is to go for a walk and see what fruit trees are growing and fruiting well for your neighbours. Now turn your attention to where you will grow them. Almost without exception, fruit crops need a warm, sunny, sheltered position to produce at their best. To make your microclimate more suitable for marginal crops, consider techniques such as planting against a house for warmth, on a northern slope for more sun, or on the sheltered side of a hedge or fence away from cold southerly or destructive storm winds. Consider also the soil. Level ground or ground that slopes to the north is best for growing fruit trees. Sloping ground usually drains better, which is very important on heavy soils, but steep slopes make pruning, mulching and picking the crops harder. In this case, terracing your orchard may help. On level ground, where the drainage is poor, mounding up the soil before planting can help. Consider the flow
of cold air also, which operates the same way as water drainage. Therefore, cold sensitive crops should be planted near the top of a slope, while crops that need more winter chilling can be planted near the bottom, where the cold air will pool. Whether it is one tree or a whole orchard, enough space needs to be left so each tree can grow to an optimum size, without excessively shading its neighbour. Plan to have at least half a metre between the outer edge of each tree at full size; this allows you to prune, spray and pick without having to fight your way through. Where space is limited, look to plant smaller
crops, like tamarillo, guava, currants, blueberries, strawberries, mandarins and feijoas. Or use space-saving techniques such as dwarf varieties, growing in pots, or training crops onto espaliers, fences or pergolas. Aside from these small crops, don’t plant too many of one variety; you will be surprised how much fruit even one tree can provide. Better to have a range of crops that will fruit in all seasons of the year. However, if you have a large family and a large garden, you could plant several varieties of each crop – an early, a middle and a late producer will spread the harvest period. Plant smaller growing crops
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CountryLiving Julie Cotton
Slide on those boots Close your eyes, hold my hand and walk with me to revisit some beautiful childhood memories that perhaps may be long lost and worn. A vision of your childhood self with gumboots abandoned on the field and mud squishing through your toes. The crisp spring morning mist that made the toffee apple from the cake stall stick to the end of your cold little nose. The baby lamb that you had nurtured and fed staring lovingly into your eyes with a sea of eyelashes and a glisten of hope that they would bring you a shiny place ribbon stuck to your proud chest. Your artwork and projects pinned to the hall walls for all to see and make your Mumma’s eyes well with tears. A big plate of hangi warm out the ground to fill your little belly whole. Folks, these adorable memories of your primary school Ag day can be awakened and within your reach at our little Tapora School on Saturday, September 23. As usual, I will be running around like a mad woman manning the cake stall, along with my trusty partner in baking crime, Manawarangi Wright. Respected community members will be laying the in-ground hangi, judging stock, making cups of tea, supervising activities for the children, pinning ribbons, talking to and educating visitors about our harbour environment and good sustainable farming practice, and even running the polling booth for election day! My Hubby will most likely be “freaking out” cooking the sausage sizzle and busy getting bossed around by a heap of women – hilarious!. Thing is guys, I have written about my community in this column for years now and I just thought what a lovely opportunity for my readers to come and see this beautiful peninsula with their own eyes. The landscape here is changing so fast, some cool business savvy local men have moved in and are converting what was once marginal dairy farms into avocado orchards. Members of our community now have opportunities for local employment and are learning new skills, which is creating much happiness and prosperity. Our beautiful harbour is rich, full and teeming with life, rare birds like the fairy tern come to breed out here because they think it’s cool, too! Ok, so we are a tiny little rural school and our Ag day won’t quite compete with the likes of the Royal Easter Show, but what we lack in size and flashiness, we more than make up for with heart and nostalgia. I mean who says you need extravagance to have a heartfelt memory? I find so much beauty in simplicity and perhaps our little community can show you that. So, come on guys Solution come out for a hoon, feast on some traditional hangi, eat a piece of my home bake, experience our beautiful landscape, and create a reminiscence for that rocking chair one day. Forget about the Ponsonby social pages because if you’re a “supa cool hipster” you’ll be sliding on those boots and “rockin” those jeans. Tapora will be the place to be seen! And flashy is just “Oh, so 2016!”
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A winter’s tale As we approach the end of the lambing and calving “spring” period (euphemism for winter), a number of farmers have already told me they are “over it”. It is a time of long work hours and this winter seems to have been particularly wet and grey. As I drive past those New Zealand First billboards, I think what a shrewd slogan for an election at the end of winter…“Had enough?” … yes. So, at this low time, here is an attempt at humour from me. It is a gentle poke at vets and how we sometimes like to project ourselves to our colleagues. The story is fiction but some parts are based in reality. Case Study: Final draft Cfer, a two-year-old neutered male, domestic short haired cat was presented with a 10cm long, fine strand of fibrous material protruding from a 2mm diameter skin wound on the lower lumbar midline. The strand was identified as a few fibres from the supraspinous ligament, probably just caught and torn out by a claw of the cat Cfer had been fighting the previous evening. The exit area was disinfected and the fibres cut at dermis level. No adverse sequellae have been reported since. First draft John Brown brought his cat Cfer into the clinic because there was a long thread of something sticking out of his back. I didn’t have a clue what it was … animal, mineral or vegetable. My first ‘best guess’ was a piece of old, sun-baked, very fine fishing line with maybe a very small hook anchoring it under the skin. John told me Cfer just turned up like this that morning, but otherwise, his behaviour had been completely normal. I got John to leave Cfer with me. I took a photo on my phone and, looking for ideas, sent it to the other vets in the practice who were out on farm. I was about to X-ray Cfer when I had to go out, too. Later in the day, with still no ideas, I was staring at a shelf of textbooks, not knowing which one could help me, when old Bob got back. He looked at Cfer in his cage and told me what it was. He had seen this once before. “Snip it off and send him home,” he smiled. I asked why he hadn’t texted earlier and he reminded me his phone’s screen hadn’t worked since he dropped it three months earlier. He has got one of those old ones with buttons. Who walks around with a mobile that is only good for phoning up people these days! When John picked up Cfer he mentioned there had been a feral cat, twice the size of Cfer, hanging around home recently. I offered to loan John a clinic cage to take Cfer home in but he insisted he had always transported his cats loose in the car. John is a really good client and I wasn’t going to argue with him. As he walked out the door, with his feline tucked under his arm, some Wally pulled out from the grog shop, next door, right in front of a logging truck. During the extended horn blast that followed Cfer broke loose, made a lightning bolt for the undergrowth at the back of the clinic and hasn’t been seen since.
Matakana plan review moving forward Plans to revisit, review and revise a cohesive sustainable development plan for Matakana and get the region’s voice heard have got off to a good start, with a project team of seven people now in place. Coordinator Paul Roberts told a recent Matakana Community Group meeting that the new team had a varied background with plenty of local knowledge, and they were aiming to come up with a list of desirable outcomes and a plan of action by Christmas.
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A legendary stockman Robert (Big Bob) Ross was a renowned stockman in Albertland during the late 1800s and early 1900s. He was the eldest son of Robert S. Ross, who moved to Kaiwaka after working as a shepherd in the Waikato. The 1959 Centennial of Kaiwaka booklet included this story, related by Bob’s wife, then in her nineties: “When Bob was a lad in the early 1860s, his father sent him to Waipu to buy a bullock. Payment for this beast was pinned to his shirt for safety. When Bob reached Waipu he met two Nova Scotians who discussed the deal in Gaelic, saying they couldn’t let Ross Snr have the bullock at that price. Bob listened for a while then replied, also in Gaelic. His knowledge of the dialect so impressed the men they immediately agreed to Ross’s offer. After that, young Robert could hardly have grown up to be anything but a cattle dealer.” Together with his partner Harry Linnell, Bob drove mobs of cattle to Auckland, once taking 1000 head, which swamped the market and lost them money. In 1876, T. E. FitzGerald bought the 24,000 acre Okahukura Block (now Tapora) which became known as FitzGerald’s Run. Bob Ross was employed from timeto-time mustering and selling cattle. When FitzGerald retired due to old age, in 1896, it was Ross who sold off the stock – cattle, horses and a few donkeys. FitzGerald’s successor was Mr A. Walker who leased the property. One of his first priorities was to remove all the wild cattle, a job entrusted to Ross, then in his late forties. It’s hard to imagine how tough it was to round up these animals. Some were in remote parts of the run and had never been mustered, and there were at least 200 bulls, none of which had ever been inside a stockyard. The bulls had to be destroyed on the property, but the other stock was driven in mobs, by road, to Auckland. Helping Ross and his men with this job, which took many months, were locals Alf Boot, Percy Grice and Wana Paikea. Ross was described as an immensely powerful man, easily able to throw a full grown bullock on his own. Seizing it by the lower jaw and one of its horns, with a vigorous twist of its neck, he could bring it to the ground and hold it there. If a beast broke away in open country, Ross would gallop alongside the fleeing animal, grab it by the tail and, with a sudden heave, throw it off balance so it fell. If he had to catch the animal he could be off his horse and have hold of the beast before it could get up again. Bob Ross’s later years are a bit of a mystery, but records show he passed away in 1929 aged 76 and is buried in St Michael’s Church Cemetery, Hakuru. Sources: Kaiwaka Centennial Booklet and Albertland Museum archives.
Warkworth & District Museum Disposal of Warkworth Museum Collection Items The Warkworth & District Museum continually reviews the relevance of items in its collections. During this process items are identified for disposal that: · Do not represent the Warkworth District but are suitable for other Museums · Are not in an exhibitable condition and are unworthy of conservation · Are duplicates or inferior to other similar objects in the collection · Are of secondary significance, quality or merit and do not represent their specific area well A recent review identified a number of our “outdoor collection” e.g. scythe, scythe parts, swingle trees, which have no associated provenance, donor information or documentation associated with them and that the Museum have excessive multiples of. If you have proof of ownership (such as a Museum receipt, copy of accession form or letter) for any of these items please contact the Museum on warkworthmuseum@xtra.co.nz to discuss their return. Objects approved for disposal are kept in the public domain wherever possible, are not gifted to private individuals, and may be offered for sale if they cannot be kept in the public domain. All applications are to be received for consideration by 6th October 2017. Warkworth & Districts Museum. Parry Kauri Park, Tudor Collins Drive (Off Wilson Road, Warkworth) Parry Kauri Collinswarkworthmuseum@xtra.co.nz Drive (Off Wilson Road, Warkworth) Ph: 09 425Park, 7093Tudor | Email: Ph: 09 425 7093 | Email: warkworthmuseum@xtra.co.nz | www.warkworthmuseum.co.nz www.warkworthmuseum.co.nz
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Underwater hockey rebuilds
Mahurangi College has confirmed its place in the B Grade competition next year.
Otamatea finished sixth.
Mahurangi College, Rodney College and Otamatea High School sent teams to compete in the New Zealand Secondary Schools Sports Council winter tournament this month. The teams played at venues around the country from September 4 to 8. The Mahurangi senior netball side competed in B Grade with 31 other teams, finishing 20th. This marked an improvement on last year when they finished 28th and secures them a spot in B Grade next year. Coach Maree Drost says the team did well to compete closely with a number of schools in a difficult grade. “We lost to Whangaparaoa College by a similar score to the team that faced them in the final, so that is a positive for us,” Maree says. She says her team is young compared to other sides so she expects positive results moving forward.
College in drop-off time. Rodney College First XI Hockey team finished 12th out of 17 teams in the North Island Mixed Competition. The side opened its week up with a 2-0 win over Waitara High School before losing four of its following six games. It wrapped up the week with a close 3-2 victory over Wanganui City College and a 3-2 loss to Henderson High School. Coach Jason Warahi highlighted Jarod Tantrum as a key player, scoring nine of the teams 11 goals, and captain Harrison Warahi for holding the team together. Otamatea High School First XI Hockey grabbed sixth spot out of 12 teams in the South Island Mixed Competition. The team started with a 5-2 loss against Dunstan before beating Rangiora 7-2. In the play off for fifth place, Otamatea lost in a dramatic drop-off time finish after the score was 3-3 at the end of regulation time.
Teams tackle schools tournament week The Mahurangi First XI Girl’s Hockey team came fourth in the Chica Gilmer tier three. The standout result came in the first round when they beat Carmel College 4-2 before losing to Kamo High School 2-1. They tracked through to the top eight play-off on goal difference but were knocked out in the semi-final by Sacred Heart Hamilton 2-0. Coach Gill Kearins says the overall performance was very good and noted the contribution from the five girls that will now be leaving the squad, including captain Mariana Winiana. The Mahurangi First XI Boy’s Hockey team had a difficult week after missing out on top eight qualification by one goal for the second consecutive year. Their first game proved a rollercoaster against Marlborough Boy’s High School, with Mahurangi winning 6-5. From there, the side lost four games where they had led at halftime, including a 4-3 loss to Waimea
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SCOREBOARD A roundup of sports activities and events in the district
From left, Warkworth Netball Club president Pania Beazley-Searle, committee member Sarah McLean and secretary Sarah Dodds.
Twilight netball launched The Warkworth Showgrounds will finally welcome netball following the installation of its LED lighting system. The Warkworth Netball Club will introduce the sport with its twilight netball competition on October 18. Club president Pania Beazley-Searle says a number of people have already signed up to play. “It’s been something we’ve wanted to run for a while and with the recent demand, and upgraded facilities, it gave us an opportunity to do so,” Pania says. The competition will run over nine
weeks, on Wednesday nights, from 6pm to 8pm. “We would like to see 12 teams competing and then grow it next year to include juniors as well.” The competition is for adults, both men and women, and will be played using different rules, including five players and two points for a goal scored from outside the shooting circle. Pania says the club would like to have more netball played at the showgrounds in future seasons. To enter twilight netball visit warkworthnetballclub.com
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JORDON THOMAS HOCKEY FUNDRAISING Cash Raffle Results. 1st Sharon Hamilton, 2nd Megan Richards, 3rd Chanika Hallett. Thank you everyone for your support. Supported by Mahurangi Matters.
AGM KAIPARA FLATS SPORTS CLUB Monday 25th September 2017 7.30pm, Kaipara Flats Sports Club, Kaipara Road. All Welcome. RODNEY CRICKET AGM at the Kaipara Flats Sports Club, September 29, 6.30pm.
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Numbers spike for junior hockey competition Call for support The Mahurangi Junior Hockey Club Tournament wrapped up on September 9 with a record number of teams participating. The competition, held at the Warkworth Showgrounds since 2015, had 24 teams play between Years 3 to 6. Mahurangi Junior Hockey Club president Tania Steen says four new teams joined the Year 5 and 6 part of the competition this season. “There is definitely growth in the tournament and it was great to have a team from Wellsford on board this year. They haven’t had the numbers in the past,” Tania says. The competition is also producing more rep players, with 31 selected for North Harbour this season, compared to 17 last year. “It’s a real positive for us to see the improvement in the players with so many more getting into the North Harbour set up.”
The Mahurangi Junior Hockey Club Tournament attracted plenty of competition this year and produced a record number of rep players.
Tania is hoping that this growth will continue into the summer hockey season. “We are seeing if we have enough support to run the summer competition this year, it’s a great opportunity for people playing other sports in winter to give hockey a go.” The committee will look at shortening the winter season next year after feedback from parents about its length.
Tania would also like more parents to join the committee to help organise the event. “We have 199 children to manage so any extra help is going to improve our ability to run a successful programme.” In the Year 5 and 6 section this year Kaipara Flats Silver Sticks grabbed first place, while Snells Beach Shooters came second and Leigh Manta Rays third.
Matakana rise to reclaim ROSA football title “Wellsford have a lot of depth and are the team to beat, so getting on top in what was a close game was really exciting,” Sam says. When Mahurangi Matters went to print, Matakana had won nine of its 13 season fixtures, with one remaining game against Warkworth. “We started off with a hiss and a roar this year and tapered off towards the end of the season, but did well to hold
The Matakana FC men’s team has claimed the Rodney Otamatea Soccer Association Open Grade title for the first time in at least five years. The team grabbed top spot with a 2-1 win over title rivals Quik Auto Wellsford. This put them five points clear on the ladder, with one round remaining. Team organiser Sam Williamson says it was great to win the season going into what he knew would be a tough match.
on to the lead,” Sam says. “Our strength was the way we linked up on the field and gelled as a team.” Sam also noted having more players return this season helped strengthen the side, while four new team members also proved to be strong. “Looking forward, recruitment of players is our biggest focus to build this side. With the growth in the area, I think we can achieve that.”
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A call has gone out to former athletes and coaches who might be able to assist with the Warkworth Athletics Club coaching programme this year. The athletics season will start on Wednesday October 18, at 5.30pm, and run during the fourth and first school terms. Secretary David Hay says that a number of long-standing organisers stepped aside last year because their children are no longer involved. “Therefore, we are looking for a number of adults to help out with the week-to-week running of the club,” David says. New club president Jared McGee says that the club is hoping to bring in a professional coach at the start of the season to help train the trainers. “We would really like a few local residents, who have knowledge in any of the athletics disciplines, to attend and help coach the kids on a Wednesday evening,” Jared says. The club normally has around 200 school-aged children, from the wider Mahurangi area, participating every Wednesday in running, sprints, longjump, high jump, shot put, discus and fun events. Children are split into age groups and for those seven years and over, results are recorded each week so they can track their progress. This also goes towards the end of year awards. Registration for this season will be held at the Shoesmith Domain on Wednesday September 20 and 27, from 5pm to 6.30pm.
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Suffrage Day Breakfast, arranged by Hibiscus Coast Branch of the National Council of Women, with guest speaker NZ cricketer Liz Perry. 9 Tamariki Ave, Orewa (under the Nautilus Building). Tickets $25. All welcome. Info & tickets: Tasha 021 0819 4970 or tashas@hotmail.co.nz Forest & Bird talk, People power against pests – how to make our area predator free by Pauline Smith, Totara Park Retirement Village hall, Warkworth, 7.30pm. Info: Sally Richardson 425 0161 Warkworth Methodist Women’s Fellowship Hostess Day, cnr Hexham St and Church Hill; guest speaker CEO Dementia Auckland Rod Perkins, practical strategies for both carer and the person with dementia. All welcome. Info: Val Shepherd 425 9092 General Election Tapora School Ag Day, Okahukura Road, 10am-3.30pm. Info: Tapora School 422 1835 (see ad p29) Pakiri School Pet Day, Pakiri School, Bathgate Road, 10am. Info: 422 6076 or office@pakiri.school.nz (see story p22) Design-a-Character, youth art morning, Mahurangi East Library, 10.30am-12.30pm. Info: 425 8541(see story p21) Battle of the Sexes advance screening, fundraiser for Matakana Community Tennis Courts. Dress in 70s/80s tennis gear, special guest Adam Gard’ner, Tennis NZ. Matakana Cinemas, 6pm. Tickets $35. Info: Matakana Community Group on Facebook NZ Fairy Tern Charitable Trust annual general meeting, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Mangawhai Heads, 2pm. Guest speaker and afternoon tea. All welcome. Info: Heather 431 5413 or Joy 431 3292 Kaipara Flats Sports Club annual general meeting, 7.30pm The Remarkables, Whangateau Acoustic Music and Social Club night, Whangateau Hall, from 7pm. Entry, $10. (see story p19) Warkworth Grey Power members’ meeting, Warkworth Scout Hall, Shoesmith Street, 10am. Bring a plate for a shared lunch; guest speaker. All welcome. Warkworth Aglow, hear Jill and Weymond Fong speak about their work with Jackie Pullinger in Hong Kong, Berakah Hall, 160 Hepburn Creek Road, Warkworth, 7pm. Info: 027 425 9120 Family Fun Day, Snells Beach Baptist Church car park, featuring sausage sizzle, cake stall and car boot sale, 9am-2pm (see story p21) Draft Mangawhai Community Plan Open Day, Mangawhai Club, Molesworth Drive, 2pm. Info: Email mangawhaicommunityplan@kaipara.govt.nz or visit kaipara. govt.nz (see story p3)
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Finding the back of the net was a challenge for striker Rob Carty this year.
Warkworth celebrates a wonder goal in its 4-2 win to close out a tough season.
Warkworth nails great escape, but left wanting The Warkworth Men’s First football team has pulled off a last gasp escape from being relegated, but fell well short of its pre-season goal. The team wrapped up a difficult season on September 9 with a 4-2 win over Ranui Swanson to finish eighth on the ladder of 10 teams in the NFF Men’s Conference. Team manager Cam Gray says they originally set out to finish in the top four, but ended up 16 points from that bracket. “Once again, a lack of pre-season training cost us early in the season,” Cam says. The team had a poor start, losing six consecutive matches before pulling off a hard fought 1-0 win over table toppers Unimount Bohemian Celtic.
From there they lost four more games on the trot before going unbeaten for the remaining eight rounds of the season. “It was a great turnaround for the team as there was a period where relegation was a serious possibility. “I think the belief we could stay in this competition was always there, especially when we had a full strength squad.” Cam noted mid-fielder Lee Draper and goal keeper Simon Borich as two standouts that kept his side in the league. “We always miss Lee when he doesn’t play his contribution and work rate is huge. “Simon was pivotal in the team’s success, making some big saves in matches we only won by a single goal.” The team also changed its tactics
part way through the season to turn things around. “We changed to play a lot more conservative and defensive football where we absorbed pressure and then stung our opposition on the counter attack. “Opposing teams couldn’t break us down at the back which, opened up opportunities for us to score.” Cam says despite the ‘feel good’ factor from finishing strong, the team is effectively treading water in terms of winning the league. “We need a full commitment from the players at training and games if we want a chance at winning this competition and we aren’t getting that. “There is also a danger that a number of the older players could move on
next season so it’s always my focus to try and bring young talent through into the first team.” Despite some interest in the role at the start of the season, the team is also looking for someone to take up its coaching position for next year. Meanwhile, in the NFF Men’s Fifth Division Puhoi Wolfpack finished second, only denied first place on goal differential. The side, like winners Waitemata Westies, lost just two of its 18 matches finishing on 48 points after beating Waitemata in the final game of the season. Second place confirms that the team will be promoted into NFF Men’s Fourth Division after they were relegated from the league last year.
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