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Hurricanes sprint to victory in Mahurangi

Turtles need homes page 3

Local folk: Gary Diprose page 9

Perfect Weddings pages 25-32 It was the visiting Hurricanes who came away with a 26-14 win over the Blues at the first ever Super Rugby fixture played at Mahurangi Rugby Football Club on February 15. Despite the local side losing, feedback was positive and there are possibilities of Super Rugby returning to Warkworth. See more, back page.

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Better internet for all NZ lands on Mangawhai beach A 15,000km trans-Pacific fibre-optic cable that can more than double New Zealand’s internet capacity made landfall at a remote Mangawhai beach early on Tuesday, February 13. The $500 million Hawaiki Submarine Cable (HSC) will connect with Sydney and Oregon, with branches off to American Samoa and Hawaii, making it only the second such cable

connecting NZ with the United States. It has four times the capacity of the existing international link. The beach at Bream Tail Farm, just north of Mangawhai Heads, was chosen to land the cable due to a combination of luck and geography, according to Richard Howarth, HSC’s programme manager for NZ, Hawaii and Pacific Islands.

He says the cable could have come ashore anywhere in New Zealand, but the combination of a sandy beach, few rocks, deep water just offshore and proximity to services made Mangawhai ideal. “We look for somewhere that, as well as having correct landing conditions, is reasonably close to infrastructure, as the cable must connect to the land-based

communications network,” he says. The HSC cable is being channelled underground using horizontal direct drilling to minimise the environmental impact on sand dunes. It will link to a new cable station that is being built on Cove Road. “Cove Road is a good location because there are existing cables from Spark

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and Vodafone here,” he says. The line was brought in by specialist ship CS Responder, which can carry 8000kms of cable in its hold and had already laid the HSC from Sydney via Norfolk Island. The cable itself is small in diameter – about the size of a garden hose – thanks to modern fibre-optic capacity and the high-tech materials used for its protective sleeve. To avoid boating and fishing hazards, it is buried in the seabed at a depth of about 1.5 metres until the water gets to around

1500 metres deep, at which point the cable is simply laid along the ocean floor. Once at Mangawhai, the cable was passed from the back of the ship to a smaller boat, which floated it into shore using a line of buoys. The northern branch of the cable has already been laid from Oregon to Tokelau, and the whole system is due to be operational by the end of June. Richard Howarth says that while the HSC can provide improved internet

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Responsible caregivers wanted for abandoned turtles More than 100 turtles urgently need new homes after pouring into Auckland Reptile Rescue. The Whangateau-based service is at full capacity, caring for around 150 turtles, and wants to find people willing to adopt them. Turtles are regularly dropped off at Auckland Reptile Rescue after their owners find they have grown too big for their tanks and they can no longer afford to look after them. Rescue manager Angie Harvey says turtles can grow bigger than dinner plates and can live for more than 50 years, so taking on a turtle requires a serious commitment. She says people will often buy them for $40 when they are cute babies on Trade Me, not realising what

Angie Harvey says turtles can be super friendly.

they are letting themselves in for. Some are abandoned in waterways

where they cause devastation through eating native plants and fish.

“I do a lot of seminars and go around to schools to educate people about turtles,” Angie says. Because of the responsibilities involved, Angie takes care to ensure potential adopters have suitable ponds that are adequately fenced so the turtles cannot wander off and cause havoc elsewhere. An individual adopter will only receive turtles of the same sex so they cannot breed and potentially add to the unwanted turtle population. Angie says while keeping turtles can be demanding, they are also a lot of fun. “Some have got really good personalities. Some will come out of the water, follow me around and are super friendly,” she says. Info: facebook.com/reptilerescuenz

Oaks contractors’ illegal parking hurting local retailers Warkworth retailers are fuming over subcontractors working at the Oaks on Neville retirement development, who are hogging parking spots and scaring customers away. Retailers complain trade vehicles sit all day in the spots in central Warkworth even though they are time-limited parking zones of 60 minutes. The practice is especially aggravating as parking has been specifically set aside for contractors at the old Warkworth Toyota site, on the corner of Mill Lane and Whitaker Road. Owner of Not Just Hats Rae Ward says all her clients complain parking is a problem for them and it’s detrimentally affecting the whole town. “If you think you would like to come into town, but you know you can’t get a park, you are not going to come in,” she says. Ms Ward has even resorted to asking her husband to drop her off at work, because she can no longer find parking in the Baxter Street car park. Ms Ward’s sentiments are echoed by Warkworth Menswear owner Matt Henderson, So French Café owner Kristell Boisseau and Tahi Bar

owner Ian Marriott. Mr Henderson says when he opens up at 9am, trade vehicles are already parked out of the front of his shop and most stay all day. One tradesman Mr Henderson spoke to said it was pointless giving out parking tickets, as he and other contractors simply saw them as just another business expense. Mr Henderson was surprised to learn the contractor was unaware of parking at the old Warkworth Toyota site. Ms Boisseau says Warkworth has always been a nightmare to find parking and the subcontractor situation does not help. One tradesman her husband had spoken to had parked illegally for four weeks for eight hours each day and had never had a parking ticket. Mr Marriott says people can’t find anywhere to park and it is stopping them finding somewhere to eat. “We work very closely with foodrelated premises. If those businesses go out of business, then we go out of business,” he says. He says the One Warkworth Business

Association does nothing about the problem because of a conflict of interest. The chair of One Warkworth, Chris Murphy, is an owner of the Oaks on Neville development. However, Mr Murphy says there is little he can do. As an owner, he has no direct relationship with subcontractors, but instead deals with the main contractor, Kalmar. “Kalmar are told regularly to give direction to subcontractors on where to park,” he says. Subcontractors have been told not to use public carparks. Instead, the developers have provided about 60 spaces at the old Warkworth Toyota site and elsewhere. Mr Murphy says there is no opportunity to act against Kalmar for subcontractor parking failings, since Kalmar itself is doing nothing wrong. “We can’t do more than what we are doing, and we have done more than any other property owner or developer has done before,” Mr Murphy says. Mr Murphy says currently there is a hive of contractor activity as the building completes its internal fit out,

but it’s hoped the building will be complete in June so retailers should not have to wait for long. He says once complete, Oaks’ residents and their families will support local retail businesses for years to come. Kalmar project manager Tim Ellery confirms subcontractors have been told where they can park, but Kalmar cannot stop them from using public spaces. “They are not meant to be parking in public parks, but we can’t force them.” he says. Mr Ellery says Kalmar is supportive of people taking the matter up with Auckland Transport (AT) to urge more policing from traffic wardens. AT spokesperson Mark Hannan says AT is aware of the parking problem and wardens are operating “a couple of times a week” in Warkworth to try to redress it. There has been some problems with signage that has hampered their work but this is being addressed. He says that AT treats everybody equally and will not specifically target subcontractor vehicles.

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a larger Auckland, which brings benefits (and some downsides). The idea of creating and spinning off yet another local body is not realistic. The Local Government Commission has investigated the question and made its decision. We should let this matter rest there.

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I feel compelled to write to you after reading the article in your paper (MM February 14) about Shelley Sage and the dog that knocked her over and what she has had to go through. I am shocked and angered to read that the people around her with the dogs said and did nothing to assist when it happened. Unbelievable that people there at Omaha could be so irresponsible and have such a callous response to what happened. Shame on all of them. There must be people who live there, or were at their holiday homes, who may know the persons and dogs involved. They should come forward and, hopefully, identify the dog owner so they could at least offer Shelley an apology for what happened. A follow up article may help. It may trigger some remorse from those involved, who took no action, to perhaps redeem themselves. Poor Shelley’s holiday was ruined and her world turned upside down with a serious injury. Come on, residents of Omaha. I feel this reflects very badly on your whole community. Try and do something to bring those thoughtless, inconsiderate people to account. An apology is the least they could do. It has been said that this world could be a better place if everyone did a little act of kindness every day. Let’s at least try once a week. Shelley was in need that day, and I can’t believe no one did

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Shelley is tops Thank you for the front-page article about Shelley Sage (MM February 14). I was sad for her to receive such injuries while taking a holiday up on the coast. I was fortunate to meet Shelley in her legal capacity 25 years ago in Auckland when she was appointed as lawyer for a family I was working with. I have wondered if Shelley still practiced. I was so impressed at the time with how successful and genuine she was in her role with the family – a longterm complicated situation that she handled well for everyone involved. I hope she can resolve her own situation and receive some healing as she deserves, and hopefully an apology from the people involved who ignored her injuries. Susan Saunders, North Wellsford

Matakana thanks A big thank you to all the people who came to the dedication of the drinking water fountain to my late husband, Joe Polaischer, in Matakana Village last Saturday, on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of his death. And a special thanks to Christine and Richard Didsbury for erecting the fountain. The people in Joe’s home village, Thal in Austria, will be proud that

their native son has been recognised as a passionate environmentalist and inspiration behind the Matakana Farmer’s Market, on the other side of the world. Thal is the same village that Arnold Schwarzenegger grew up in and there is an Arnie museum and an Arnie trail in Thal for visitors and fans to enjoy. Not far from the Arnie museum there is a small park (pictured below), which was dedicated

to Joe’s memory the year after he died and planted with heritage fruit trees. A plaque at the entrance calls Joe ‘the great ecologist’ so, to the people of Thal, Joe is right up there with Arnie! Trish Allen, Matakana

NAG, give it a rest Ah, for once, no item about Bill Townson and Northern Action Group (NAG) in your last publication (MM February 14). I am pleased. I think it is now too late to turn back the clock. Many residents of Rodney, including myself, accept that we are part of

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Congratulations and a solid thank you to Greg Sayers for his highly interesting and informative article about what is actually going on within Auckland Council (MM February 14). Keep up the good work Mr Sayers. Myself, and all of my neighbours are fully behind you. We appreciate the breath of fresh air you are delivering. Catherine Ashby, Wellsford

Road rage Our unsealed roads are a danger to our physical (and my mental) health and to the suspension of our cars. When I moved into Anderson Road, 23 years ago, the metal road was adequate for the five properties it served. But now that number has increased to 30. Maintenance is so shoddy that when the potholes are finally filled in they reappear within a week, and the corrugations make our teeth rattle. This unsealed part of the road is a bottomless pit for our rates, while in contrast, a short, cheaply sealed part of the road has held up for 15 years and only now had to be redone. Probably a third of our unsealed roads are now so busy that it would be economic to put a cheap seal on and forget them for the next 15 years. However, the intellectual giants at Auckland Transport have no idea how much is spent on an individual road because they pay the contractor a fixed sum for all roads. This means that the less a contractor does, the more money he makes. A bit more intellectual vigour by the highly paid managers at Auckland Transport would be most welcome. K H Peter Kammler, Matakana

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Viewpoint Marja Lubeck, Rodney-based MP marja.lubeck@parliament.govt.nz

Government in action Time flies – can anyone believe it’s already February? Work has resumed, schools have started and everyone’s back to their daily routines. It has been an interesting journey to find my new routine. With a brand new job as Member of Parliament life has changed significantly, and my family and I are still getting used to what that means. First of all, I would like to thank Rodney residents for their support. The result of the General Election five months ago saw a massive turnout of 85 per cent of voters, and for the first time ever we have four MPs based in or near Rodney, three of whom are part of the new government. It may not appear to be the case if you watch Parliament TV, but there is plenty of cross-party collaboration at local and central government levels to ensure we best represent our communities and people of New Zealand. I was lucky to have my family from Holland visit during the break, and I proudly showed them around beautiful Rodney. From visiting Goat Island and the Marine Discovery Centre in Leigh, to sampling local produce at Matakana’s Farmers Market, cruising Omaha beach, coffee and a treat at Warkworth, to enjoying the stunning views on a walk at Shakespear Regional Park. My son enjoyed a day at Snowplanet. After the Puhoi woodchopping carnival, we visited the Orewa Big Dig. It’s impressive to see so many events organised by local groups. Travelling north again that day to the Matakana Extravaganza Fair, the traffic queues gave a glimpse of what was to be expected once holidays were over, and that brings me to what’s next. Our new Government made many promises about our first 100 days, and we’re proud to have delivered on every single one. Over the coming year, you will see much more action from us. We are going to boost investments in health, education, housing and transport. This will translate to more teachers for Kiwi kids, better healthcare across the country, the first affordable KiwiBuild homes and increased investment in safety on our roads. These commitments are benefitting all New Zealanders nationwide, but I will ensure that the focus will also be on what is good for this electorate in particular – such as much needed solutions to the growing congestion on our roads and access to local medical services to name just two. So many of our local communities are rapidly expanding and earmarked for intensive residential development. They need the infrastructure to support it. Current expansion in Millwater, Milldale and Wainui are examples of how traffic congestion will only get worse. I worked for 20 years at Air New Zealand where we used the mantra of ‘can do’. That is something I promise you: That I will be a hardworking and loyal Member of Parliament.

Farewell from Alan In April 2018, after almost 45 years working in construction, I will be retiring and stepping down rom the Project Director role on the Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway project. I transitioned onto this project mid-2016 and have seen it develop from the tender/concept design to a full-fledged earthworks site. I am immensely proud of what the team has achieved to date – from starting strong with our health & safety, to how we have engaged with the community. Also, supporting the local economy with the use of local contractors/suppliers. I am very pleased to advise Robert Jones as my replacement. Robert is an experienced Construction Professional with more than 40 years in our industry, including successfully delivering the motorway to the south of Pūhoi from Orewa to the Johnstone’s Hill Tunnels. Robert and his wife Marion are local residents, in Matakana, and as part of the community have a vested interest in the successful completion of this motorway project. Robert will be joining the project in March 2018 and will work closely with me during March and April to ensure a successful handover. I am very confident we have set up the project well and are well placed for success to deliver a world class motorway. Ngā Mihi, Alan

Gas leak causes havoc

The lower part of Neville Street was closed on February 22 due to a compressed natural gas leak after a contractor struck a pipe at the Oaks on Neville site. The street was closed for over three hours from 9am onwards and some surrounding buildings were evacuated as the gas drifted towards Lucy Moore Park. Two appliances attended from the Warkworth Volunteer Fire Brigade and two police vehicles were present to manage traffic and scene safety. Work resumed on the site shortly after the street reopened.

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New mayor for Kaipara District Council A fifth-generation Kaipara local, Dr Jason Smith, has become the new Mayor of Kaipara District Council in a byelection that concluded on February 17. Dr Smith secured 3044 votes and his nearest rival Cr Peter Wethey got 2703 votes. Bruce Rogan came third with 1432 votes. Dr Smith said he believes his campaign slogan, “Let’s have a fresh start” resonated with voters. He said the Council has been very focussed in recent years on its debilitating debt but that was now down to manageable levels. “We can now focus back on the community and making Kaipara stronger,” he says. Dr Smith’s top priorities will be securing more residential and

commercially zoned land. “It’s about rolling out a welcome mat to investors – saying to them Kaipara is a great place to be, and we will make it easy for you to come and join our communities,” he said. He said the strategy would bring in extra ratepayers that would help reduce Kaipara’s debt burden further and would stimulate the local economy – providing jobs for young people and creating “vibrant, thriving communities”. “In five or 10 years’ time people will go ‘wow, look how Kaipara turned itself around’. I’m convinced of that,” he said. Dr Smith was formerly the chief executive of the Kaipara Development Agency, responsible for the economic development of the Kaipara district

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from 2002 to 2005. Prior to that, he studied under Professor Marilyn Waring at AUT to gain a doctorate specialising in economic development.

Alleged vicious dog held by Auckland Council A dog that allegedly attacked a woman in Warkworth in late January remains in an Auckland Council shelter. Council animal management manager Nikki Marchant-Ludlow says a file has been put together on the incident and sent to Council’s legal team for review. It will be up to the team to make a decision on whether or not the owner of the dog is prosecuted. The German Shepherd cross was seized following an attack that hospitalised Joy Henry for three days and took her off work for a fortnight. She says she was visiting an acquaintance at her house, when she went to pat the dog.

“I’d patted it before without any problems, but this time it launched at me and took a big piece of flesh out of my face that required stitches,” she says. “The dog only attacked once, but it was very scary.” Joy says although the dog was on a chain, the property was not fenced, and her flatmate reported the incident to Council the following day. Nikki says if there is a prosecution, a judge will make the final ruling on whether or not the dog should be put down. There are six registered dangerous dogs in north Rodney.

Joy is still healing from the attack that required multiple stitches.

Nikki says anyone with an urgent concern about a dog should call the animal management team on 0800 462 685.

Targeted rate for Rodney transport on Board agenda A Rodney Local Board proposal to introduce an annual targeted rate of $150 per dwelling for transport improvements will be up for discussion at a meeting in Wellsford in March. It is anticipated the targeted rate would raise $41 million and pay for park-and-rides in Warkworth and Kumeu, an improved bus service in Kumeu and provide a bus service for Riverhead. It would also fund additional road sealing and footpaths across Rodney. Local Board members will explain the proposal at the meeting as part of a month-long public consultation process on the Board’s draft budget. The consultation process runs from February 28 to March 28. If approved, the Board budget will form part of Auckland Council’s 10year budget. Members of the public wanting to make submissions on the budget can go to akhaveyoursay.nz, which will be live from February 28. Other proposals in the Rodney budget include funding the first stage of a multisport building at Warkworth Showgrounds and funding for community initiatives to improve the Warkworth town centre. The Wellsford meeting will be held at the Wellsford District Community Centre, 1 Matheson Road, on March 13 at 6pm.

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Springboard Community Works, based in Snells Beach, has proved so successful in turning around the most troubled of troubled youth that other community organisations around New Zealand are looking to emulate the Springboard model. This, even though the organisation’s founder, Gary Diprose, started with no training or experience in social work or any related field. He spoke to James Addis about how it happened …

grew up on a farm in Matamata. As a young kid, I used to love being in the bush, trapping possums and catching wild deer. I learned every discipline of farming – milking cows, shearing sheep, erecting fences and moving stock. My dad was a farmer and so was my grandad. My brothers, my cousins and my uncles were farmers. I was born to farm. left home at 19 and started out on my own share-milking with 130 cows – pursuing my dream of owning my own farm. But after few years I started to wonder. If I was to die a farmer would I be satisfied that this was my lot on earth? I would have been about 24 or 25 and I had a young family. My wife, Michelle, felt the same – that there was a call on our lives that involved something more. o I sold my cows, despite my grandfather giving me a pretty strong warning not to do so. I had no idea what I was going to do, but the idea was to have a bit of time out to gather our thoughts. All the neighbours heard I had sold, and I picked up some general farming work around the community – fencing and relief milking. There was no logic to it. I had sold out of a very good way of life, and now I was earning minimum wage building somebody else’s fence. hen in 2002 we got a phone call from Wrightsons. They said can you come and teach some kids some farming skills. It did not really grab me, but I went for the interview. Wrightsons had won a contract to provide an alternative education programme for troubled kids who had been kicked out of Mahurangi College and Rodney College. They were asking questions like, “What will you do if a kid turns up stoned?” And I had no idea. I was from a rural community, and my only social outlet had been church. Even so, I was offered the job. I remember walking along a beach thinking about it and in my heart struggling to accept it. But then I came to a little creek and a thought came to me: ‘This is your River Jordan. This decision will take you out of your wilderness into the promised land.’ o, three weeks later I found myself standing in front of these kids.

I had no teaching qualification, no counselling, no background in social work. These kids were smelling fear. In my first week, someone set off both fire extinguishers, another kid started a fire. The whole class took off in our van while I was left standing in the classroom. On our first class outing, all the kids got stoned. For two months, it was chaos. I was coming home at 3.30 in the afternoon and collapsing into bed. I thought, ‘What have I done, there’s no way I can influence these kids.’ ut then they started to tell me their stories. The first was a girl who said to me: “This is the corner my boyfriend died on. He went underneath a truck on a motorbike. It happened a month ago.” For a few seconds she opened up and then quickly closed back down again. But that sparked an idea. I started to look for this 20-second window. I did not know who was going to tell me. I did not know when it was going to happen, but I started to hear things

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during these 20-second windows. One said: “I’m going to go home tonight and my dad is going to smash me. My dad smashes me every week.” Another said: “My mission in life is to kill my dad. He beat up my mum when I was in the womb and broke both of her legs so I would be aborted.” Another said: “I saw my dad hanging in a tree. He committed suicide, and it was because of me.” I started to see these kids were carrying all this baggage. They weren’t wanting to get stoned because they wanted to be cool. They were acting out of feelings of betrayal or anger or rejection. When they got kicked out of school, it only fuelled their feelings that they were no good. t made me realise everyone is screaming out to belong and everyone is screaming out to have friends and everyone is screaming

out to believe, ‘Hey, I’m good at something’. I realized someone needed to stand with these kids – give them a place where they can have success; give them a place where they feel they belong and can master something. started to infuse these ideas into the farming course and started to see some breakthroughs. Wrightsons pulled out after 18 months, but I knew I wasn’t finished. We formed a trust under the auspices of the Vineyard Church in Snells Beach and that was the start of what ultimately became known as Springboard Community Works. I managed to get some funding and an ex-police officer, Lindsay Pahl, came to help me. Lindsay wanted to make a difference in a young person’s life – not just catch them, get them processed and lock them up. or a time there, we were the Gary and Lindsay Show – the ex-farmer and the ex-cop. I would take the kids down to my dad’s farm. This was my Turangawaewae – a place of significance for me. They experienced the farming life, catching deer, hunting possums, docking lambs and gathering around a fire under the stars. They thought they were Rambo. It was a great adventure for them. We showed them how one could live differently. That life was not simply about smoking dope and causing havoc. he police took notice. They asked us to work with other youth offenders who had not necessarily been kicked out of school. By 2008, we were running three programmes: a mentoring programme, a youth offending programme and our alternative education programme. We’d help young people get off drugs, help them get their learner’s license, teach them budgeting and life skills, help them get their NCEA qualifications and mentor them into the workplace. here are so many stories. We had one kid whose brother got run

over on the road in Matakana. His Mum did not know how to deal with the grief. Her children went AWOL and got into trouble. We said to the one who came to us, “Well wait a minute, it’s not because of your action, it’s because you all did not know how to handle your grief”. Now, he talks about how his life has turned around, how he has confronted his fears and the giant obstacles in his life. Today, he is a full-time builder. ut it’s not down to us. We call ourselves Springboard Community Works because it’s about tapping into the strengths which already exist within a community. We call on mentors, we call on teachers, businessmen and financial people to join us. People who are willing to own this problem. People who share the vision that no kid has gone too far, no kid too hardened to give up on. he principal youth judge of New Zealand, judge Andrew Becroft, wrote to us saying whatever you are doing, keep it up – we need people like you in our community investing time into these young offenders. He added that five other judges, totally unprompted, spoke very highly of the work Springboard was doing in the local area. started out from a position of extreme fear. When I was walking along the beach that day I thought I was going to be stabbed or punched or robbed. But what I came to see were wounded children who wanted to be accepted and loved. When they found that acceptance and love, they changed. I’m pleased I got out of farming for that.

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Principals cry out for help as growth piles on the pressure Local principals are crying out for government funding with predicted growth pushing classroom and teaching resources to the limit. Wellsford School has 383 students, 27 more than forecasted, and is set to finish the year with 420 pupils, the highest in the past decade. Principal Dave Bradley says the school is already at capacity and he has concerns about how to cater for midyear enrolments. “The Ministry (of Education) believes we have a surplus of classrooms, but the extra building needs repairs and is not suitable for students,” Mr Bradley says. “I have been in touch with the Ministry to look at installing a prefabricated room, but I understand that relocating a new building on site could take 12 to 18 months.” Mr Bradley is also concerned about the school catering for roll growth in the long term, after finding out this month that a 100-house development is being built opposite the school over the next four years. “It will be a mix of two, three and four bedroom affordable homes, which will likely be occupied by families. “This means we could be taking on 150 more children in that time, which would require between five and six new classrooms.” The increase in students is also affecting transport, with a new bus travelling from Mangawhai to Rodney College set to pick up the overflow of Wellsford pupils on its route.

members,” Mr Macleod says. Ms Casey says in December the Government put $9.5 million into addressing teacher supply issues. “We are also funding 35 extra places in the Teach First NZ programme costing $2 million.” Mahurangi College is also likely to need an extra bus to Snells Beach this year. “This will be an ongoing issue with around 75 per cent of our pupils using buses as transport to school.” Rodney College has experienced a small rise in student numbers this year, to a five-year high of 390 students. College principal Irene Symes says although the increase is minimal, it is at the Year 9 level, which indicates a wave of growth coming through from the lower grades. “We will definitely need more teachers next year and although we haven’t had problems in the past getting staff it’s becoming harder,” Ms Symes says. She says the school has space to accommodate new classrooms, but this is unlikely to happen for a number of years. Otamatea High School has also experienced an increase in roll size to 414 students, up from 386 last year. Principal Rachel Clothier-Simmonds says the growth is due to more families moving into the area, but the school is adequately resourced to handle the increase at present. Warkworth Primary School was unavailable for comment.

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The Sawmill fire in Matakana was one of the biggest blazes local brigades attended last year, but fires only represent a small proportion of call-outs.

Fire Emergency New Zealand is covering the station cost of $1 million, but the brigade needs to raise $100,000 for a vehicle shelter that will house its utility van. “We have $60,000 so far and we hope to be in the new building by the end of the year.” Robert’s safety message: Don’t grow vegetation close to the house and use the correct charger for batteries. Info: Robert 027 4984 008

Mahurangi East Fire Brigade The Mahurangi East crew spent 80 per cent of their response time attending medicals last year. The remaining call-outs were split evenly between structure fires and motor vehicle accidents. Senior station officer Jason Connolly says the total call count of 197 was nothing out of the ordinary. continued next page

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“We usually do between 150 and 200 each year, and we attend a lot of medicals for elderly people in Algies Bay, which is why that figure is so high,” Jason says. The station has 10 firefighters, four station officers, three recruits and three operational support people. “We would like double the number of firefighters we have and especially those who can attend call-outs during work hours.” Jason encourages everyone to make sure their house is fitted appropriately with operational smoke alarms. The fire brigade can install them if needed. Info: Jason 027 2737 679

Leigh Volunteer Fire Brigade A record of 138 call-outs hit the Leigh Volunteer Fire Brigade last year, well above the average of 85. This total was dominated by 67 medicals, followed by 17 vegetation fires, 14 structure fires, 14 motor vehicle accidents and 26 other calls. Leigh volunteer Tony Enderby says the reason for the sharp increase is unclear, but could be related to a rise in support work for Matakana. The station has 18 volunteers, but would like to have at least 22, as well as a new truck. “The truck we have lacks both good water capacity and space for equipment, and is less advanced than any other station vehicle in this area,” Tony says. “We have been knocking on the door of Fire and Emergency New Zealand for a while now and haven’t had any confirmation of a new truck yet.” Info: Tony 021 1671 524

Ahuroa Volunteer Fire Brigade As the roads get busier, Ahuroa Volunteer Fire Brigade does as well, with an increase of traffic on State Highway 16. Chief fire officer Alistair Todd says the brigade dealt with 14 vehicle accidents in the 12 months to July 2017, a figure that is on the rise. “More people are using SH16 as an alternative to SH1 and this is resulting in more accidents,” Alistair says.

February 28, 2018 Mahurangimatters 13 The station had a total of 69 call-outs during the reporting period, up from 58 in the previous 12 month, with 25 medicals, 17 fires, eight suspicious car fires and five other incidents. The biggest call-out for Ahuroa was a fire at Araparera forest, which took two days to control before re-igniting around a fortnight later, due to a change in wind direction. The brigade has 11 volunteers, but would like 15, including a set number who are available during the day. The station took delivery of a new four-wheel drive truck last year, which can get to fires in difficult rural terrain. Alistair says people need to stay focused. He has already attended two accidents this year where the drivers unnecessarily crossed the centre line, into oncoming traffic. Info: Alistair 022 2299 317

Wellsford Volunteer Fire Brigade The Wellsford Volunteer Fire Brigade continues to focus on rescue and medical events making up 37 per cent off its call-outs over the past five years. From July 2016 to July 2017, the brigade dealt with 244 call-outs and since then has been involved with 108. Fires make up 20 per cent of the fiveyear call-out breakdown, while other calls were split between false alarms, storms and other reasons. Deputy chief fire officer Trevor Bowmar says the biggest change has been a reduction in vehicle accidents since the Dome Valley speed limit was lowered to 80kmph. The station has 34 volunteers, but is looking for a new secretary and is doing a recruitment drive for people who can respond to day call-outs. “It would be great to have someone who can manage the administration part-time so the firefighters can focus on their main job,” Trevor says. He advises that people check their smoke alarms are working properly and have an escape plan organised.

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Science project draws big guns to test Einstein’s theories Visitors from the international science community attended the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Forum, held at the radio telescope station in Warkworth on February 14. Among the 15 guests was Dr Willem Van Straten, a senior lecturer in physics at the Auckland University of Technology (AUT), who has a particular research interest in gravitational waves and pulsars. “One idea behind the SKA is to test Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity by looking at the relationship between a pulsar and a black hole,” Dr Van Straten says. “Scientists have never found a pulsar in orbit of a black hole previously, but theoretically it can exist so that’s why we need a huge array of telescopes to increase our chances of finding this occurrence.” There are currently 10 countries involved in the project, but The National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) director of industry relations, Gabriel Marquette, hopes to add France to this list. Mr Marquette attended the forum and CNRS, which has a budget that is one-quarter of the total expenditure of civilian research in France, has put forward a proposal to its government that the country take part in the SKA. “There are technological and economic benefits of being involved with research projects so we are trying to convince the government it’s worth

“We already have a connection set up between the Warkworth station and AUT in Auckland, and we will facilitate the movement of data for the SKA project.” New Zealand’s main contribution to the SKA project is likely to be management of data that is expected to be 10 times the internet traffic of 2013. Other research goals include studying how galaxies are formed and searching for alien life forms. The idea of the SKA originated in 1991 and the radio telescope system is expected to be fully operational in 2024.

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investing in,” Mr Marquette says. “I haven’t visited many radio telescope stations so far, but I’m impressed with the quality of equipment for data collection and transfer at this station.” The French Government will make a final decision on participating in the SKA project in two years time. Research and Education Advance Network NZ (REANNZ) chief

engagement manager Douglas Harre also visited the station. REANNZ has a heavy involvement with the SKA project in the form of data transportation. “Scientists need to send huge data files between stations so our role is to provide a dedicated fibre network as public connections don’t have the capacity,” Mr Harre says.

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can make even paddling downstream quite a challenge. The odd kayaker gets too tired to paddle, but it’s easy enough to walk along the riverbank. In addition to young lovers, the trip makes for a perfect family outing. Children get the thrill of managing their own little boat and going pretty much where they want. Just make sure they have their lifejackets and sunscreen on and preferably a bottle of water on board. Push off from the bank and the immediate impression is how peaceful everything is. If the pace of life has been rather chaotic of late, this is the way to relax. There are no rapids or waterfalls to negotiate, thrilling though such obstacles are, this is not that sort of ride. Instead, look out for the shags and white herons showing off. They fly daringly low – perhaps just a foot or two above the water, level with your eye-line for about 50 yards, before making a perfect landing or soaring off elsewhere. For a fair bit of the way, the river snakes close to and occasionally under State Highway 1. Lorries roar past and you hear the regular hum of road noise. This proved no distraction for me. Just a reminder that there were suckers out there battling traffic in stuffy cars, while I floated on without a care in the world. continued next page

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Q&A with Ken Crosson Snells Beach will soon be home to a brand new residential development, Boathouse Bay, 33 unique homes with stunning sea views just 50 minutes from central Auckland. Set amongst landscaped sand dunes and native bush, Boathouse Bay offers residents the quintessential Kiwi bach lifestyle right on the coastline of Auckland’s Mahurangi Peninsula. Architect Ken Crosson talks to us about how Boathouse Bay will challenge the way that Kiwis think about coastal living.

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ever. But he did mention an 11-yearold girl who got separated from a larger party. She made the wrong turn up Hungry Creek. Eventually she realised her error and paddled back. Inexplicably, she then turned upstream before turning around again and heading in the right direction. Meanwhile, her father ended up at Wenderholm, realised his daughter was missing and became distraught. Cody was contacted and picked the girl up in a rescue boat. The girl was distressed and exhausted. It turned out she had not had breakfast that morning and was carrying no water in her kayak. Even on genteel adventures, it pays to do a little thinking and planning.

Don’t get complacent, though. It’s easy to lose track of where you are heading, and it’s impossible to swerve out of trouble if you get yourself in a pickle. At one point I found myself too close to the river’s edge and desperately trying to negotiate my way around some low hanging tree branches. I had to duck under the biggest branch and endured a prickly gauntlet of smaller branches as I forced my way through. I was lucky to remain in the kayak and was more careful after that. All too soon, the jetty came in view marking the end of our journey. Cody picked me up to take me back to our car. He’s been running Puhoi River Hire for more than 25 years and on the way back I asked him if anyone had ever got into serious trouble. Hardly

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Q. The houses are close together, do they maintain privacy and how do they do this? A. The houses are close together, but they have been planned to be private, and having a number of homes in this incredible setting, allows us to make the purchase price more accessible to the regular kiwi buyer. We wanted to break away from the old subdivision pattern of square sections with 1.8m fences – this dated model offers privacy, but with an exclusion mentality which is not conducive to the warmth of a seaside community. Within the settlement, community is encouraged through purposefully planned shared spaces, which are complimented with soft landscaping to provide privacy. We have also grouped houses into smaller clusters separated by garages, boatsheds and courtyards so that owners enjoy privacy while having neighbours close by. What sort of interior features will be included? A. High spec kitchens and bathrooms will be included in every unit. All kitchens are imported from Italy and the interiors are extremely high quality. We have also used timber floors throughout to complement the relaxed beachy feel of Boathouse Bay. Each unit will have a cleverly designed outdoor area and some feature outdoor fireplaces for those long summer evenings. Visit boathousebay.co.nz for more information.

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Groundbreaking Tai Chi class combats neurological disorders A pioneering Warkworth Tai Chi class specifically targeting those with neurological disorders is believed to be the first of its kind in New Zealand and possibly the world. Taoist Tai Chi instructor Richard Berry got the idea for the class after stroke survivor Laura Drewet dropped out of a regular Tai Chi class after just 10 minutes. She returned the following year but again found the exercises impossible after just a few minutes. The incidents troubled Richard given one of the aims of Taoist Tai Chi is that it be available to all. “I thought the reality is it is not open to all, because Laura can’t participate. How can we make that possible?” he says.

Richard began talking to support groups dealing with conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, strokes and aphasia to figure out how Tai Chi might be adapted to meet their needs. Tai Chi seemed especially appropriate for such sufferers because of its reputation for improving memory, concentration and balance – qualities those with neurological conditions usually lack. After further talking to Laura and others, Richard formulated some “dos and don’ts” for how a class might work. He found success by breaking down a traditional Tai Chi lesson into smaller bite-sized chunks and ensuring there was a high ratio of helpers to participants, giving participants

confidence that they would not fall. Class participant and Parkinson’s sufferer Frank Lawrence says the class has helped enormously in terms of improving his balance and mental acuity. He says those with neurological conditions are often recommended to learn something new, such as the piano or chess, but the advantage of Tai Chi is that it stretches both the mind and the body together. “Tai Chi has got a multitude of new steps and postures and names of moves. Every time you come to Tai Chi you are forcing the brain to create new neurological pathways that make the brain more efficient,” he says. Frank adds that being in a class of individuals struggling with similar

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New child collection service started by after school club A Matakana before and after school programme has started running a new morning pick-up service for children whose parents need to leave home before schools open or bus runs start. Julie Atkinson, who founded Matakids seven years ago, says she has started doing pick-ups to help an increasing number of parents who are starting work earlier, facing a long commute or are just struggling to make family timings work. “A lot of them are working mums and dads, busy parents who are leaving the house earlier,” she says. “And getting kids out of the door and down to school can be a bit stressful, so it makes it easier not having to worry.” Although most of the pick-ups are between 7am and 8am, some can be much earlier. “I’ve done pick-ups at 5.30am, when parents have needed to be in West Auckland at 7am,” Julie says. “If that happens, I just go to the home and let the children sleep, then they get up and I take them in to school.” Matakids can pick children up from their home, a parent’s workplace or an

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Founding pupil and now teacher, Sarah Clark, with a photo of the class of 1983.

Kindergarten celebrates 35th toy fair at the Warkworth Town Hall. The kindy was purpose-built on land formerly owned by Ron and Angela Buckton, whose daughter Kara now teaches at the centre. The building was officially opened by historian and teacher Harry Bioletti, on behalf of Kaipara MP Peter Wilkinson, who was overseas at the time, on 4 March 1983. The kindy caters for 40 children, aged two to five years, and is part of the Northern Auckland Kindergarten Association. All staff are qualified early childhood teachers. Head teacher Michelle Fogarty says the celebration will run from 5pm to 6.30pm. It will include an opportunity for visitors to share memories of the kindergarten, a performance by the children, a cake-cutting ceremony and shared dinner. Info: Sarah or Michelle mahurangi@ naka.co.nz or 425 7096.

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Warkworth’s first and only public kindergarten will celebrate its 35th anniversary on Friday, March 16. Anyone with a connection to Mahurangi Kindergarten, in Albert Street – past pupils, parents and teachers – is invited to attend. Parents who may be considering the kindy for their child will also be welcome. One person with a special reason to celebrate will be Sarah Clark, who was a foundation pupil and now teaches at the school. “The kindy is double the size it was when I attended, but it still has that warm, relaxed feeling, and we still feel embraced by our community,” Sarah says. Kaywin Robertson and Pixie Jones are credited with being the first local mothers to identify the need for a kindergarten and set about raising the necessary $139,181 to make it happen. This involved running a secondhand shop in Warkworth and a

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In a recent issue (MM December 13), notice was given that the old Warkworth Primary School buildings would be demolished to make way for the new. “We’re mindful that many people are emotionally attached to the school,” said Principal Mrs Holden, “and there will be a sense of loss.” I cannot speak for others on that matter, but I feel confident in saying that older residents felt no sense of loss when the real “old school” in Percy Street was closed for classes in 1949. The old school, with its six classrooms, a staff room and a dental clinic, had long since burst at the seams when the new school on Hill Street opened in 1946. During the war, the overflow classes were housed in the small Anglican hall, the Methodist vestry, the gymnasium building beside the town hall and, for a short time after the Yanks left town, in a little building behind the town hall that was used as the American canteen. By 1949, only one class remained in the old school. This was a Standard Three class taught by the indomitable Miss Clist in the room that had long been the infant classroom. The high, sloping ceiling had holes drilled in it in a decorative pattern. Sparrows had nested in large numbers between the ceiling and the roof, and each morning when Clisty unlocked the classroom door, she was confronted with straw and bird droppings all over her table, the desks and the floor. While cleaning up the mess she raged as only Clisty could, and, as her wrath was not directed at the children, they enjoyed the performance and looked forward to it as the morning’s entertainment. Finally, the last day arrived. A little ceremony included the last ringing of the bell, an honour undertaken by the youngest child in the class. The children gathered up their books and pens and, in a straggling crocodile, walked to the new school in Hill Street. The old school was used for woodwork classes, taught by the unforgettable Harry Bioletti, until it was finally demolished. Two classrooms were saved – one was moved next to Shoesmith Domain and served as the Scout Den, and the other went to Church Hill where it still remains as the brass band practise room. Of course, the powers-that-be had not taken into account that after the war, the returning servicemen would be eager to marry and start families, so the new school had hardly opened before it was too small to accommodate the baby-boomers, and prefab buildings popped up like mushrooms.

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Omaha surf rescue wins national kudos The Omaha Surf Life Saving Club (OSLSC) was in the spotlight recently when it was runner-up at the BP Rescue of the Month awards for December. The awards are presented monthly from November to March with BP vouchers worth $500, $300 or $200. The rescue took place on December 9 at 4.50pm when a mother and her two children were rolled out of their kayak, off Omaha Beach, with the father swimming alongside them. A resident called the lifeguards on duty after being concerned that the family was unable to get back into their kayak.

OSLSC patrol captain Graham Pashley says the lifeguards were quick to respond. “Liana Sykes immediately recognised the potential danger of the situation and swam out to assist the family,” Graham says. “Kate Powell and Emma Foote were also quick into the water, which allowed Liana to swim back and get a rescue board for the dad, who was struggling with fatigue.” Lucy Rowe managed radio contact to the club throughout the rescue before Stephanie Earley handled first aid for hypothermia once the family were ashore.

“Beachgoers were really helpful providing towels for the children. One off-duty lifeguard from Mairangi Bay assisted in the rescue. “The patrol was just closing down when the rescue started, but the girls all stayed around until the family was released by the paramedics, well past their duty time.” All five of the OSLSC teenagers involved are students at Mahurangi College. “They all showed maturity and bravery beyond their age in the way they assessed the situation and took action to ensure a positive outcome for the family.”

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The Warkworth Christian Foodlink has thanked the community for its support last year, particularly during its Christmas Food Box Appeal. The service delivered more than 500 boxes to needy families in the Mahurangi district during 2017, which included 194 Christmas boxes. They were distributed through local service agencies and helped 480 adults and 578 children. Manager Roger Mackay says it was the busiest year to date. “The support of business houses, the community and individuals is essential if we are to continue to meet the need for food parcels,” he says. Food comes from various sources including generous donations from parishioners and members of the community and local food producers. Mr Mackay says demand for food boxes is often quite high at the start of the year when parents are getting children back to school and finances are stretched. Donations of food can be made at any time of the year. Info: Roger Mackay on 425 8861 (9am1pm, Tues-Fri) or admin@mahu.org.nz

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Karen Clark and Jonathan de Jong Real Estate experts on the Hibiscus Coast for New Zealand Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International Realty. Find out how you can be one of our real estate success stories, call Karen or Jonathan and experience the difference.

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

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When you’re looking to sell your property, wouldn’t you want to sell with an award winning agent? NATIONAL SUPREME AWARD 2017 LANE SANGER OFFICE RECOGNITION AWARDS 2016/17

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“We were thrilled with the service and expertise we received from Lane Sanger. We talked to several prospective realtors, but Lane’s approach was the most realistic, approachable, and down to earth. We felt completely confident we made the right choice. Lane provided good advice on the presentation of our home, and always offered prompt and honest feedback after each open home. His help with negotiations was truly invaluable. Lane made the whole sales process pleasant and stressfree, and we cannot recommend him highly enough.” J Spanhake & G Trussardi

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IT’S ABOUT MORE THAN JUST REAL ESTATE with Karen Franklin As many of you will be aware, each year I sponsor a deserving teenager, who otherwise may not be able to go, on a ten day, life changing voyage on the Spirit of New Zealand. I stand on stage receiving company awards regularly but the highlight of my year is giving away this voyage. Georgie was the fourth person I have sent and when I receive feedback like this it makes the sponsorship all worthwhile. On behalf of Georgie and myself, I would like to thank all of you who put your trust in me to help you buy or sell, giving me the means to make this sponsorship possible.

WOW, THAT WAS AMAZING!!! I am so grateful for the experience and the opportunity I received on Spirit Of New Zealand. A huge thank you to Karen for making that voyage possible.

As a young girl I have always talked about going on the boat as my dad had been lucky enough to go on it at around the same age I am now. I had big expectations and they were fulﬁlled.

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From my experience I learned not only so much about the boat and how things worked on the ocean, but about myself. It was amazing to see how I could push myself, become conﬁdent, step outside my comfort zone so easily. The people that I met really completed the voyage, I met some lifelong friends who lived all over the country. Finding out their backgrounds and bonding over silly conversations was really special to me. Once I came home I was so in shock on how much the trip really had an impact on me. It changed my perspective on so many different things about my life. The experience itself is so hard to explain, it was one of those situations you needed to be there to realise how unique and special it really was. It taught me no matter what happens in life, take every opportunity and

believe in yourself.

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karenfranklin.co.nz M: 021 779 838 P: 09 428 5635 E: karen.franklin@harcourts.co.nz Tandem Realty Limited // Licensed Agent REAA 2008

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TV AERIAL & SATELLITE SERVICES Freeview Sales & Installation TV & FM Aerials GAVIN BROUGH Ph 09 425 5495 Mob 0274 766 115

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RAWLEIGH Products. Ph Pat 09 945 0495

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HOME MAINTENANCE & IMPROVEMENT ARBORIST - Fruit tree pruning and Tree stump removals. Fully qualified and experienced. Ph. James 021 330 212 james@stumpmaster.co.nz

COLLINS ELECTRONICS HAVE YOU LOST PRIME? Or need your Freeview box tuned for the new channels? TV repairs, microwave oven repairs, Freeview installations. Ph Paul 09 422 0500 or 027 29 222 04 HANDYMAN Carpentry, rubbish removal etc Ph/Txt 027 420 5155

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STUMP GRINDING WARKWORTH Stump Removal, Tree Removal, Chipping. Ph 021 623 330 bruce.fleming@xtra.co.nz

WATER PUMPS - no water? old cast iron pump? Sales Service & Installation. Work Guaranteed. Ph Steve 09 422 3245 steve@aquafilter.co.nz WATER FILTERS - Underbench, Whole house, UV & water spotting, Work Guaranteed. Ph Steve 094223245 steve@aquafilter.co.nz

MARKETS MUSEUM SUMMER MARKETS 1st Saturday of the month, 8am, Old Masonic Hall, Baxter Street, Warkworth. Enquiries Warkworth 425 8482.

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

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

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE JP service now available at Matakana Info Centre. Every Tuesday from 10am – noon. Starts March 6 027 420 4990

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PUBLIC NOTICE LONG TERM NIGHT TIME MOTORWAY CLOSURES

Mahurangi Kindergarten 35th Anniversary INVITATION Past, present and future pupils, parents and teachers are invited to celebrate this special occasion. Come along and share your memories of Warkworth's first and only public kindergarten. Friday, 16 March. 5pm-6.30pm RSVP Sarah or Michelle mahurangi@naka.co.nz 09 425 7096

A reminder to the public that the JP Service Desks are available as follows: Warkworth – at the Council Offices Monday 10.00 – 2.00 If there is a long weekend, this is replaced by the following Tuesday from 10.00 to 12.00. Snells Beach – at the Library Friday 10.00 – 12.00 Warkworth RSA Fridays 4.00 to 5.00 This is becoming an increasingly popular method of obtaining Justice of the Peace services, and no appointment is needed. There is no cost. At all other times there are plenty of other JP’s available in the Warkworth/Mahurangi Area, either in the Warkworth Community phone book, or on-line “find a JP”. Supported by Mahurangi Matters

Cancer Support Warkworth & Wellsford group

We meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Tui House Hospice, 32 Glenmore Drive, Warkworth at 10am. Friendly support from members Guest speakers Enjoy morning tea or coffee with us Contact: Sue McLeod 425 4994 or 021 649 081 Susan Tomas 423 8424

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KOWHAI FESTIVAL AGM March 20, 2018 at 7pm. Warkworth RSA Committee Room. Many hands make light work. We need more Committee members as some of our team have retired. Come along and have your say on this iconic event. You need not be on the committee unless you wish to be, but your input will be welcome. For further information contact: Murray Chapman - 027 496 6550 murray@mchapman.co.nz

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Please give yourself more time if travelling at night between late January – May 2018, and follow the sign-posted detours The Northern Motorway (SH1) will be closed between Upper Harbour Highway/Constellation Drive interchange and Oteha Valley Road interchange, every night (Sunday to Thursday only) between 9pm and 5am for the next four months. The closures will enable our crews to resurface the motorway, paint new line markings and relocate the median barriers and overhead gantry boards. This work needs to be done in advance of the Northern Corridor Improvements project, a new motorway connection, Northern Busway extension and walking and cycling project scheduled to start soon. The work is being carried out at night to reduce disruptions and delays on the roads and motorway during the busiest parts of the day. All vehicles will be directed along the same detour routes every night – making it easier and more familiar for people who travel regularly at night. We thank you in advance for your support, and apologise for any inconvenience this work may cause. For further information regarding this work or the NCI project please call 0800 624 776 email northerncorridor@nzta.govt.nz or check www.nzta.govt.nz/ auckland-northern-corridor

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SITUATIONS VACANT

LEADING HAND SCAFFOLDERS REQUIRED

OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER Pakiri Beach Holiday Park operates all year round with two Operations Assistant Managers who work on a roster basis. They manage the team of housekeepers, groundsmen, reception and administration employees and report to the Business Manager. We wish to appoint one Operations Assistant Manager and require a person with the ability to plan and manage all duties on a daily basis while willing to “get their hands dirty” in assisting with daily tasks as required. The Operations Assistant Manager roll is salaried and based on a roster, 8:30am to 7pm plus late night rounds at times. We require an energetic, “can-do-allrounder” who can lead and manage a team, enjoys guest service as well as be comfortable with hands-on work. See pakiriholidaypark.co.nz for information about this role, our Holiday Park and what it offers to guests and also how to apply for this position.

BUSINESS MANAGER We wish to appoint a Business Manager with strong leadership, strategic and operational management skills and a “can-do” attitude. The Business Manager reports to and works closely with the Board on strategic and operational planning while also leading two Operations Assistant Managers and the team of on-site, casual and parttime employees. The holiday park operates all year round with the Operations Assistant Managers and the rest of the team working on a roster basis. The Business Manager role is salaried, based on a 5 day-week and is not a live-on-site role. See pakiriholidaypark.co.nz for information about this role, our Holiday Park and what it offers to guests and also how to apply for this position.

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Auckland Based roles - responsible for leading and inspiring the scaffold team • Opportunity for growth • Supportive Culture • Backed by the largest scaffold company in New Zealand • Signing on bonus About the role You will want to keep all employees safe from harm and be the front line of communication with our staff and our customers. You will be working alongside a dedicated, professional and culturally diverse team who will support you to extend your current skills and further develop you in our new business. Ideal requirements for this position include: • Intermediate/Advanced or Part 2 ticket • Strong people skills at all levels from site to management • Labour management and leadership abilities • Able to consult with customers and develop solutions • Excellent time management We are looking to speak to anyone who holds a Scaffold qualification and is committed to taking on a challenge both personally and professionally. You will be able to lead a team of scaffolders, and have the ability to engage with customers. This is a busy and influential role with room to grow. This role will suit someone who is keen to work hard and put the effort in to advance their career. A HT licence would be advantageous but not essential. In return for your skills and dedication we will offer: • Good Rates • Training and development tailored to your needs • Visa cost • Relocation cost • Signing bonus • A strong health and safety environment • Employer of choice who care about your future Please note that only applicants with a Scaffold qualification will be screened for this role. All suitable / shortlisted applicants will be contacted immediately. As part of the recruitment process, suitable applicants will be required to complete PreEmployment testing including drug and alcohol screening. Please register your interest in this role by emailing your cover letter and CV to careers@acrow.co.nz tell us how you can be the next rising star in our new team.

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3 hours per day - 15 hours per week. You will need a class 2 License with a ‘P’ endorsement. Some charter work may also be available. If you don’t have a ‘P’ endorsement, we will assist you to obtain one.

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Ask for Kevin, Robyn or Gary. Gubbs Motors Ltd, Warkworth CHURCH NOTICES "O Son of Being! Thy heart is my Home; sanctify it for My descent. Thy spirit is My place of revelation; cleanse it for My manifestation." www.bahai.org.nz

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HOUSEKEEPING/RECEPTION Pakiri Beach Holiday Park has a casual position available for housekeeping and reception work and would ideally like to employ a local person for its year round operation on an on-call basis depending on demand. Full training and support provided. See pakiriholidaypark.co.nz for information about this role, our Holiday Park and what it offers to guests and also how to apply for this position.

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Lifting the veil on what’s hot in bridal headgear fashion The days when every bride walked up the aisle with her face chastely swathed in a cloud of white net might belong to the past, but the traditional wedding veil is far from being consigned to history. Indeed, after a few years in the fashion doldrums, veils are enjoying something of a resurgence, with many brides opting to add a drift of diaphanous gauze to their ensemble for at least part of their big day. Award-winning wedding hair specialist Robyn Munro, who is based in Warkworth, says up to 80 per cent of the brides she works with are opting for a veil, and she’s all for it. “Veils are definitely making a resurgence into bridal fashion,” she says. “For a while, I know a lot of people were thinking it was a bit oldfashioned, but I always say that if

brides are even considering wearing one, then they should. After all, there’s only one day you can wear a veil, so even if you just buy a cheap one and have it on for part of the day, just for the photos or the ceremony, why not.” Robyn says they add a finishing touch to the bride’s outfit and can add an extra dimension to the day. “The photographic opportunities with veils are incredible, they provide a real element of drama. It creates a little bit of mystery.” It is the way that veils are worn that has changed most. In the past, bridal veils were statement garments, worn high on top of the head and usually covering the face, head and shoulders. Now, they are placed more unobtrusively at the back of the head, under the crown or even on the nape of the neck.

“No-one is wearing them over the face any more,” Robyn says. “I’ve done two in the last year and both of those were for religious purposes. They’re not dominating any more, they’re a finishing touch, just something for the wind to catch.” Apart from veils, hair jewellery and accessories are the hottest wedding headgear trend, in shades of gold, silver, bronze or classic white and cream, using delicate, organic forms and twists of fine wire to hold relaxed hair twists and plaits in place. Some brides opt for a hair accessory or jewellery from a friend or relative if they want “something borrowed”. Robyn recalls a recent bride who wanted to wear a brooch belonging to her mother-inlaw, but didn’t want to wear it on her dress, so she incorporated it into her hairstyle instead.

“That can often be a really good way of using something sentimental,” she says. Fresh flowers remain popular for wedding hair, too, though individual blooms or small clusters have replaced full flower crowns, which were fashionable a few years ago. Regardless of whether brides opt for a veil, jewellery, accessories, fresh flowers, or a combination of all or any of these, for their hair, Robyn believes it is important to add something special to their hair on the big day. “When you’re all sitting down at the reception and everyone is dressed up, if you have something on or in your hair, it makes you stand out,” she says. “It’s a chance to really embellish yourself. Something in your hair makes you special for the day.”

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Weddings are special days that can be memorable for all the right reasons and, sometimes, for all the wrong reasons. Those conducting weddings must strive to accommodate the happy couple’s wishes and at same time avoid any mishaps. Mahurangi Matters asked the Vicar of Warkworth and local celebrants about their personal approach, and the romantic and not-so-romantic moments on the big day.

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Celebrants contribute to getting it right on the big day Is there a wedding that was especially memorable for you? Anne Holman, celebrant: I conducted a wedding for two ladies from Australia a few years ago who came to New Zealand to get married on the very day the Same Sex Marriage Act came into effect. It was big news in Australia, as same sex marriage still wasn’t legal there, and a film crew from Australia’s Channel 10 documented the whole thing. The couple was late arriving and the TV producer informed me that we had precisely seven minutes to do the ceremony, before the film had to be urgently sent to the Sydney studio for the news that night. After a moment of panic, I decided that we should carry out the important legal bit – the asking, the vows and the pronouncement for the cameras, send the crew on their way, and then do the whole ceremony again from the beginning. It all worked out well and the couple was thrilled with the TV coverage, and I was privileged to be

involved in a special moment in history. Rev Ellen Bernstein, Vicar of Warkworth: A wedding I took last August was one-of-a-kind because it was a surprise wedding. It happened at St Stephen’s, Tamahere, before I came to Warkworth, and only about three other people were in on the secret. The church was packed for my farewell, and we had a fancy morning tea all planned, and extra decorations up. It looked as though the effort had all been made for me. I even explained to the congregation that the photographer was there because she was my friend and was capturing memories of my last day. When it came time to do my sermon, I said I needed help from a few people. I called up the groom, who came up with his dog, Rambo, as his best mate. Then, exactly on cue, the bride came through the door dressed in a stunning gown. She’d slipped out during the last song and done a quick change in my study. The organist struck

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up the traditional wedding march, and then everyone realised this was for real. It was the most romantic ceremony you could imagine. Rebekah Sulman, celebrant: I was particularly moved at a recent ceremony where we wove in traditions from the bride’s homeland of Finland. Most of her family were unable to be with her in person for the day, but we were linked via video so they could join in and be part of the very special occasion. I learnt a few phrases in Finnish, and was expertly coached by the bride to be able to say these confidently on the day. Her very thoughtful Kiwi groom had written his vows in Finnish, and also had to be coached by his lovely bride through these – mid-ceremony! It was such a lovely moment, and reflected their commitment and support for one another. Wilhelmina Callaghan, celebrant: The first wedding I carried out will always be special. The groom wanted

to wear his welding outfit and helmet. He didn’t, of course, and he looked amazing, as did the bride. Nevertheless, I took along a welding helmet and produced it during the ceremony just in case he was getting withdrawals, so added a bit of humour there. Dave Parker, celebrant: All my weddings have been special and memorable in their own way, whether local or international. Over the past 35 years there have been many moving and humorous moments. I do especially remember close family and friends. Any disasters? Rev Ellen: Last April, I married my beautiful niece, Christie, to Simon, a paramedic. On the day before their wedding, I was thrown from a Clydesdale. As well as being dragged down the road, the horse also came down with her dinner-plate sized hoof on my right shin. The next day continued next page

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Celebrant Dave Parker QSM

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I couldn’t walk without crutches, and I was extremely sore. Because it was a family wedding, I couldn’t ask one of my colleagues to take over, but in the photos, you can tell the groom is basically holding me up. How would you describe your own approach to taking weddings? Wilhelmina: I like to make sure I am available all the way through the process. I like to use my own material and do poems to suit the occasion when required. Dave: It can be a stressful and emotional time for those involved. My role is to smooth any challenges that may occur and make the day special. Anne: It’s very important to be able to make the couple getting married, feel as relaxed as possible and enjoy the moment, because it goes in a flash. Although it’s a very meaningful ceremony, a light-hearted story about the couple works well at the beginning to set the tone. A sense of humour

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goes a long way as some funny things happen sometimes. Rebekah: A celebrant definitely needs to be a people person. Equally important is being able to speak and present well – in front of a range of audiences. Also listening and conversation skills and working with clients to ensure we’ve reflected what they’re looking for in their wedding ceremony. It’s usually the things that pop up when we meet in person that provide the “spark” or inspiration for their special day. Rev Ellen: My personal approach to weddings is very open-minded, but it is limited by the fact that I am an Anglican minister, rather than a celebrant. This means I only take the marriage services of couples who want to acknowledge their faith in some way. There will be a Bible reading, everyone will be invited to join in saying the Lord’s Prayer, and I’ll offer them a blessing. Having said that I am very friendly, and I don’t interrogate people about their exact beliefs or church attendance record.

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Weddings @ Warkworth Golf Club Warkworth Golf Club is a stunning wedding location. Close to both Warkworth and Matakana and 40 mins from Auckland. We offer a full wedding service in our newly renovated reception rooms to include catering and bar service. Ideal for weddings from 20 to 120 people. Views from the clubhouse to take your breath away and photo opportunities abound. Contact our friendly staff for an appointment or further information.

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For many people, both men and women, their wedding day is going to be one of the most memorable days in their life. They will put painstaking effort in to get the dress, shoe, bag and make-up sorted, but none of these are prettier than a healthy, attractive smile. If you think your smile can mar the pictures or make you self-conscious, then it is best to consult a dentist. There are a lot of factors that can impact the outcome, including how straight your teeth are, the condition of the gums, the amount of dis-colouration, and whether there are existing crowns or fillings. Depending upon these, you may just need a nice scale and polish, or you may be interested in getting your teeth whitened, or cosmetically aligned. It is advisable to get an initial consultation before you finalise the wedding date, if you can. You would really want to start dental cosmetic procedures with as much time as possible to make sure it’s done right, and to give yourself time to enjoy your new smile and get used to it. People are often surprised how many options are available these days, and they can choose the option that will suit their needs. The most common queries we get for preparation for the big day are for whitening and veneers. There are many tiers of whitening available, and the simple rule is, the darker your teeth are, the more help you need. For teeth that are not aligned properly, or are broken, stained or fractured, treatment may not be as simple. Bonding with tooth-coloured materials can bring significant improvement and give a more aesthetically pleasing smile. In some cases, the teeth may need veneers, which are comparable to false fingernails, that can be attached to the teeth. For people with spacing, crowding or ‘crooked’ teeth, braces can be the solution. With the introduction of Fastbraces and clear aligners, the results can be achieved without having to wear heavy silver braces for several years. But it is important to remember that while technology has changed the way braces look, it still does not work overnight.

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Law

Cushla Webster, Devonport Law, Matakana www.devonportlaw.nz

Pre-nuptial agreements Once upon a time, when most people got married, had children and lived happily ever after, there was little need to consider having a pre-nuptial agreement unless, of course, you were a rich and famous movie star! Nowadays we have kids, might or might not get married or enter into a civil union, and will probably have one or more committed long-term relationships in our lifetimes. The term “blended family”, with offspring from previous relationships living together with parents who have re-partnered and had children with their new partner, is now a common term in our everyday vernacular. In 2001, along came the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 – a modernised version of the original Matrimonial Property Act 1976. It overhauled all the rules around which relationships qualified when dividing assets on separation. And, in recognition of the modern non-nuclear family structure, it covers all forms of relationships, including civil unions and de facto couples. The new regime implemented a presumption that, after three years, all relationship property is to be divided equally, unless couples opt out of the Act. Those who choose to opt out can draw up a “contracting out” agreement, which enables couples to determine their preferred financial outcomes at the end of their relationship. Of course, the partner wanting the agreement will usually be the one who stands to lose more if the agreement is not entered into. The other partner will probably have to swallow the harsh reality that the commitment to a long-standing (hopefully permanent) relationship does not necessarily equate to sharing all of each other’s worldly goods. While this is not an easy subject to approach, I suggest that these days most people are more willing to do so than in the past. One reason is this change in our family structures, which requires parents to balance the desire to provide their partner with a comfortable lifestyle while protecting assets for their offspring from an earlier relationship. This is where lawyers can be useful. It is not a simple process. Nor is it a rubberstamping exercise. The costs are put into perspective when compared with facing a complex and stressful separation process in the event that things just do not work out.

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Getting the wheel deal for travelling in style on the day If you’re looking to make an entrance on your wedding day then it’s essential you get the right ride to arrive in. RSVP Special Events owner Anne Holman says it’s all part of the special treatment for the bride on the day and is a must-have on most people’s lists. “Getting out of the car is the first glimpse the guests get of the bride so it’s a special moment,” Anne says. “For most couples, the car is a priority like the cake, but like the cake, there are always choices depending on the budget.” The car isn’t just about the entrance though, but also the exit when the couple depart to a location for photos. “People will often head off in the vehicle to get the pictures done with a picnic in the boot and often the car will feature in the photos.” Anne says the likes of Rolls Royce, BMW and Audi are popular choices at the moment, as well as large American vehicles. “I think large European cars are often favoured by couples, as there is plenty of room for the bride’s dress and her bridesmaids. “I’ve seen everything from a fleet of vintage Chevrolets to a horse-drawn carriage, a convertible Ford Mustang and a 1956 Armstrong Siddeley.” Because every occasion is different, Mahurangi Matters spoke to American Classic Car Club Auckland president Rob Milligan about what his pick of vehicle would be for a range of weddings.

The Rolls-Royce is still a popular choice of wedding vehicle.

Budget For a wedding on a budget, the obvious way to go is to beg, steal and borrow whatever vehicle you can get from family or friends. Depending on what your relatives have hiding in the garage, you could end up with something that looks flash. If you’re doing it on a budget, though, you probably don’t have too much concern about looking the part, so even taking an Uber is a low-cost option in today’s world. Expensive If you’re splashing out the cash on the big day, you can’t go past a modern Rolls-Royce, Bentley or Jaguar. If you want something a bit different, Aston Martin and Porsche both offer four door options with the Rapide and Panamera, and they would really make a statement. Any of these vehicles are

worth up to about $400,000 new. Traditional To be traditional, you probably want two or three vehicles, all the same model and colour, and preferably white. In New Zealand, a Holden Commodore or Ford Fairlane would be good options. If you would prefer to go down the European path, Mercedes-Benz and BMW have a number of spacious four-door options. None of these vehicles are expensive to hire. Beach/outdoor For the beach, any 1950s American woody two-door station-wagon would fit right in. You can always throw a couple of boards on the roof, too. The Volkswagen Beetle and Combi are classic options, and an exciting option would be some beach buggies that

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would give some great options at the photo shoot. Classic Jaguar brings plenty to the table if you want a classic ride with the Mark II, Mark X or early XJ6. Other English options would be early Rolls and Bentley or Bristol and Armstrong Siddeley. For those into American vehicles, you can’t look past a Cadillac de Ville, Eldorado or Chevrolet. These are huge and could just about hold the whole wedding party. Modern In keeping with the times, Tesla electric vehicles would be perfect for the modern wedding. If you were looking for a cheaper option, then a Toyota Camry or Prius are solid alternatives from the hybrid department. Extravagant/unique Any sort of stretch limo from the likes of Hummer or Lincoln will be guaranteed to turn heads on arrival. If you want unique though, NZ has some award-winning hot rods that look outstanding. The Brass Era cars from pre-1916 also stand out, although their speed will mean you are traditionally late to the wedding. Long distance Anything modern and luxurious should get you across the country in one piece if it’s a long drive to the venue. I would advise against anything old, particularly from the British motor industry. The last thing you want on the big day is to break down half way there.

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The Mazzoli trio will play Haydn, Françaix and Schubert

Sunday, March 18, 5pm Old Masonic Hall

Mazzoli Trio (viola, violin and cello)

Sunday, April 22, 5pm Warkworth Town Hall

The University of Auckland Music Dept (3 solo piano recitals)

Saturday, May 19, 5pm Ascension Wine Estate

Toru (harp, viola and flute)

Saturday, June 23, 5pm Warkworth Town Hall

Ol’ King Cole (jazz trio-piano/vocals, double bass, guitar)

Saturday, July 21, 5pm Warkworth Town Hall

Klara Kollektiv (clarinet, violin and piano)

Sunday, August 26, 5pm Old Masonic Hall

Parp! (trombone & harp)

Saturday, September 8, 5pm Matakana Village Hall

The Kugels (folk - double bass, clarinet, soprano, saxophone, accordion, violin)

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Auckland Opera Society (selected opera singers)

Mazzoli Trio to kick off 2018 Warkworth concert season Warkworth Music kicks off its 2018 concert programme with the Mazzoli Trio, a string trio playing Haydn, Françaix, Schubert and more on Sunday, March 18 at the Old Masonic Hall, Warkworth. Formed in 2015, the emerging musicians are based in Auckland and have all been participants or winners of the New Zealand Community Trust Chamber Music Contest. The trio has toured China and been the ensemblein-residence at the Akaroa Summer Music Festival 2017. Individually and as a group they have received several prestigious awards and secured performing opportunities around the world. Warkworth Music’s concert season offers a diverse range of experiences, with seven chamber music concerts, and an additional event in October outside the subscription series.

This last concert is a collaboration between Warkworth Music and the Auckland Opera Studio, who are joining forces to host a performance in Warkworth by some of New Zealand’s most exceptional opera singers. On Sunday, April 22, three pianists from The University of Auckland Music Department will give a recital at the Warkworth Town Hall. The third concert of the year is Toru, a new trio consisting of three acclaimed musicians from Orchestra Wellington, playing flute, viola and harp. This concert will be held at the Ascension Wine Estate on May 19. Jazz enthusiasts won’t want to miss Ol’ King Cole, who play at the Warkworth Town Hall on Saturday, June 23. This Wellington-based jazz trio performs music inspired by the great Nat ‘King’ Cole and other artists of his era.

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The exciting clarinet, violin and piano free-form ensemble, Klara Kollektiv, will play at the Town Hall on July 21. Although harp and trombone may seem like an unlikely combination, the musicians who make up Parp!, will play a wide repertoire at the Old Masonic Hall on August 26. They promise to take their instruments on new adventures. The subscription season finishes on a high with The Kugels, who perform in the Matakana Village Hall on September 8. A love of Klezmer folk music has drawn together the musician’s combined talents – all prominent soloists in their own right. A fantastic way to bring a varied concert season to an end. All this year’s concerts will all start at 5pm. Membership, subscription information and details of the full programme can be found on the website, warkworthmusic.org.nz.

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A night of something different is being promised at Whangateau Hall on Thursday, March 8, when Nashvillebased five-string fiddle players, Rachel Baiman and Christian Sedelmyer, take the stage. Rachel is a former Illinois state fiddle champion and a 2015 Independent Music Award-nominated artist, while Christian has toured as a member of The Jerry Douglas Band and has appeared with Emmylou Harris, Buddy Miller, Steve Earle, Vince Gill and Alison Brown. The duo teamed up as 10 String Symphony and released their debut

album in 2012, which was followed by the critically-acclaimed Weight of the World album in 2015. They have performed at major events on both sides of the Atlantic, and are in NZ this year to promote their latest album, Generation Frustration. Produced by Kris Drever, of British folk band Lau, the album takes on today’s polarised political climate and “brings progressive folk into ethereal realms”. 10 String Symphony will be supported by local band The Pipi Pickers. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Tickets $15. Info: whangateau.co.nz

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American composer Rachel LaFond (pictured) will perform her original solo piano music at the Leigh Sawmill Cafe on Sunday, March 4. Rachel is described as a musical poet who tells epic tales about life’s mysteries and its most powerful moments through solo piano music. Her publicist says her fine-tuned technique, natural instinct for songwriting and deep belief in the piano as a vehicle for authentic expression shine through during her delicate recordings and compelling performances. Rachel will perform music from her debut album, Wandering Soul, as well as not-yet-released music from her upcoming album, Encounters of the Beautiful Kind. Much of the music was inspired and written in Aotearoa. Doors open at 4.30pm, show starts at 5pm. Tickets $20 presale, $25 at the door. Tickets: smarturl.it/ RachelAtLeighSawmill?IQid=pr

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The cliftop walk is one of the favourites on the Walking Weekend programme.

Newcomers step up for Mangawhai walking event Bookings for the 19th annual Mangawhai Walking Weekend opened last month and organisers are pleased at the number of new walkers who have signed up for one of the nearly 30 events on the programme. Unlike previous years, the weekend will start on Thursday, March 15 with a strenuous eight-hour walk designed for enthusiasts. The ever-popular Troubadour Trail will be held on Friday, March 16, when walkers will be entertained as they stroll along the Mangawhai Harbour edge. It is a walk that is suitable for most ages and abilities.

Saturday brings a full day of events from bush to beach and surf, including several new events such as the Learn to Surf and Tanekaha Botanical Track. All walks will finish in time for the Food and Wine Festival at the Olive Grove, in Insley Street, from 3pm-7pm. A further 10 events are available on Sunday morning and walkers will have the opportunity to start the day with a sumptuous breakfast at the Mangawhai Domain. All walks are pre-booked and no bookings will be accepted on the day. To see a full list of walk options, visit mangawhaiwalkingweekend.co.nz

Second attempt at riverside dinner planned for St Patrick’s Day Mahurangi Rotary and Warkworth Lions are again joining forces to organise a major outdoor fundraising dinner on the banks of the Mahurangi River, between Warkworth’s Wharf and Kapanui Street, on Saturday, March 17 at 6pm. Bad weather forced last year’s inaugural Riverside Dinner to be moved away from the water and into the covered car park at New World, but it still attracted 240 people and raised $18,000 for Warkworth Wellsford Hospice and Mahurangi River Restoration Trust. This year, organisers are praying to the weather gods and hoping up to 400 people will wear something green for St Patrick’s Day and and enjoy a balmy evening of music, dinner and dancing under the stars to raise funds for the Mahurangi River Restoration Trust and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Trust. Lions member Peter Henderson says the dinner will raise awareness of the importance of both causes to the

region, as well as vital funds. “The worry is here that our arteries are clogged – the river and the roads. The river requires dredging urgently to restore it to a viable transport and tourist link and, with SH1 being closed too frequently, the Rescue Helicopter is a vital link that we require,” he says. Warkworth Brass will be playing big band classics from the decks of the Jane Gifford, which will be moored alongside, and there will be a twocourse spit roast dinner served at round tables of 10. The Bridgehouse is providing a licenced bar, there will be a DJ playing music for dancing later in the evening, and there will be several auctions and raffles. “It’s a terrific way for people to do something for the community and have fun a night as well,” Peter says. “It’s also a great way for businesses to treat clients or staff to a good night out.” Info: Tickets cost $95 from Warkworth Menswear, Harts Pharmacy or email riversidedinner1@gmail.com. Enquiries phone 021 425849.

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BOOKREVIEWS

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Baby By Annaleese Jochems

Cynthia is 21, bored and desperately waiting for something big to happen. Her striking boot camp instructor, Anahera, is equally stifled by her job and marriage and suggests they run away together. With stolen money and a dog in tow they buy ‘Baby’, an old boat docked in the Bay of Islands, where Cynthia dreams they will live in a “state of love”. But there is an intruder waiting to upset Cynthia’s plans. When a trip to an island utopia goes horribly wrong, a rot sets in on their relationship, and they are pulled in different directions. By turns thrilling, funny and disquieting, this is a debut novel like no other. The author won the 2016 Adam Prize from the International Institute of Modern Letters for Baby and is now longlisted for the 2018 Ockham Acorn Fiction Prize. This modern urban cautionary tale is described by award-winning fellow author Eleanor Catton as ‘sultry and sinister … Heavenly Creatures for a new generation’.

The Earth Cries Out By Bonnie Etherington

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Also longlisted for the 2018 Ockham Acorn Fiction Prize is this debut novel from Bonnie Etherington. After the accidental death of Ruth’s five-year-old sister, their father decides that atonement and healing are in order, and taking on aid work in a mountain village in Irian Jaya is the way to find it. It is the late 1990s, a time of civil unrest and suppression in the Indonesian province, now known as West Papua. The family drops into what seems the middle of nowhere, where they experience a vibrant landscape, an ever-changing and disorientating world, and – for Ruth – new voices. While her parents find it a struggle to save themselves, let alone anyone else, Ruth seeks redemption in bearing witness to and passing on the stories of those who have been silenced – even as she is haunted by questions about what it means to witness and who gets to survive. The Earth Cries Out is a masterful blend of history and fiction, focusing on a family trying to move on with their guilt and grief in such a foreign environment – fresh, different and beautifully written.

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Raising funds for Mahurangi River Restoration Trust and Auckland (Westpac) Rescue Helicopter Trust

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Around 60 former pupils came from as far as Australia to attend the Warkworth District High School 60 years reunion on February 3 and 4. The pupils represented each class from 1958, before the school was renamed Mahurangi College in 1962 while Cliff Brooking was principal. Pictured are pupils from Forms Five and Six who attended the reunion. Photo, The Camera Shop

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Employment Rights

Do you know your rights at work?

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A scene from That Bloody Intersection by local writer Joanna Pearce – part of a similar WTG presentation of short NZ plays.

Theatre group seeks scripts from local playwrights Warkworth Theatre Group (WTG) is calling on local writers to submit short play scripts for a planned festival to celebrate New Zealand Theatre Month in September this year. Warkworth Theatre Festival coordinator Sally Knight says local writers are invited to submit short plays (15-20 minutes) to WTG by Tuesday, April 3. Apart from a time limit, to enable multiple plays to be performed during the festival, there are no limits on topics or formats. However, writers should think about practical considerations, such as the ease of performance on a small stage with limited set variations. Submissions will be read by WTGs play-reading group. A final selection of New Zealand plays will feature in the festival to be staged at the Warkworth

Town Hall early in September. Anyone interested in directing or acting is also welcome to step forward as shorter plays are a great training opportunity for both skills. The idea for theatre month comes from renowned playwright Roger Hall. He is calling on all theatres big and small from across the country to present a New Zealand work during September. He is also encouraging presenters, promoters and creators to participate with talks, debates and displays that celebrate the incredible amount of theatre that is created in New Zealand and the high standard to which it is produced. Interested playwrights, actors or directors should email WTG: warkworththeatregroup@gmail.com.

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Fish is on menu. Point Wells sisters Vienna, 4, and Zara, 7, each returned with a snapper.

“Wow, look what I caught!” Children take delight at impressive catches.

Carson May, 7, walked away with the top prize and the Leroy Brown Trophy for Heaviest Fish.

Two of the first fishermen home were Blake Stevenson (left) and Daniel McFarlane.

The weigh station was kept busy with a huge haul of fish.

Seven-year-old Carson May, of Warkworth, bought in a 2.1kg kahawai to claim the top prize in the annual Warkworth Lions Take a Kid Fishing Competition, held at Sandspit Yacht Club, on February 18. A total of 45 children, aged between three and 12 years, took part in the event, which has been running in one form or another for around 30 years.

Despite an uncertain weather forecast, conditions turned out to be perfect. Lions Club member Bruce Wilson thanked sponsors and the 10 boat owners who made their vessels available free-of-charge. “For many of these children, it is their first experience of fishing and being on a boat,” he said. The major sponsors were Sandford Seafood, New

World Warkworth, Hunting & Fishing and Kilwell Sports. Prizes were awarded as follows: Heaviest fish, Carson May; second heaviest, Daniel McFarlane; longest fish, Erica Waddell (a 570mm kahawai); second longest, Tommo McGuire; and most unusual, Ireland van Dyk (John Dory).

Scores of children thrilled by Take a Kid Fishing event

Warkworth Music 2018 CONCERT SERIES Creative Matakana is a series of workshops with award-winning tutors, from 7-11 May 2018. Set among the vineyards, beaches and boutiques of Matakana just an hour north of Auckland, we offer a week of inspiring courses including flax weaving, textiles, writing, painting and drawing, photography, glass and sculpture.

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Sunday 18 March @ 5pm Mazzoli Trio (Viola, Violin and Cello) Sunday 22 April @ 5pm The University of Auckland (3 Solo Piano Recitals) Saturday 19 May @ 5pm Toru (Harp, Viola and Flute) Saturday 23 June @ 5pm Ol’ King Cole (Jazz Trio - Piano/Vocals, Double Bass and Guitar) Saturday 21 July @ 5pm Klara Kollektiv (Clarinet, Violin and Piano) Sunday 26 August @ 5pm Parp! (Trombone & Harp) Saturday 8 September @ 5pm The Kugels (Folk- Double Bass, Clarinet, Soprano Sax, Accordion Violin)

PLEASE NOTE TIMES & VENUE CAREFULLY: 18 March, 26 August - Old Masonic Hall 22 April, 23 June, 21 July - Warkworth Town Hall 8 September - Matakana Village Hall 19 May - Ascension Wine Estate Annual subscriptions and membership now payable: warkworthmusic.org.nz or to Warkworth Music PO Box 238 Warkworth.

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Foresters visit historic farm Property owner Gordon Levet in front of a giant 90-year-old macrocarpa, pruned 65 years ago.

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The Lower North Farm Forestry branch will hold an open field day at the historic farm property, Kikitangeo, 5km west of Wellsford on SH16, on Saturday, March 3. The property, the home of Romney sheep farmer Gordon Levet, was settled and developed from native bush after being acquired in 1874. The two original blocks totalling 186-hectares were taken up by the present owner’s grandfather and great-uncle, Joseph and Charles Levet Junior, who came to New Zealand as part of the 1862 Albertland settlement. Over the past 140 years, adjoining properties have been purchased, bringing the total area to 600ha. The name Kikitangeo comes from Mt Kikitangeo, which was part of the original property and the highest peak in the Wellsford district. Over the past 65 years, many trees have been planted for timber production, erosion control and to add aesthetic value to the property. Shelter belts and plantations of macrocarpa have been established over generations, and milled timber has been used for farm buildings, sheds and holiday homes. The variety of trees on the property includes pines, eucalyptus, oaks, poplars, Japanese cedars, redwoods, ovensii (a

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“What Toastmasters can teach you is how to structure a speech, speak to a time frame and talk without preparation. “Everything is evaluated so you get constructive feedback on what you did well and where you could improve.” A number of different speeches are tackled, ranging between two and 15 minutes in length, with some written and others improvised. “It’s an open environment where people speak about everything from funny stories to religion and problems with alcohol.” There are also opportunities to progress to national and international Toastmaster competitions and events such as The Great Debate during Warkworth’s Kowhai Festival, which has raised more than $20,000 for Hospice to date. The Warkworth club has around 20 members and welcomes anyone to join. Info: Murray 027 4966 550

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The European sailing world is holding its collective breath to see what Warkworth design and building facility Core Builders Composites can contribute to the 52 Super Series. Formerly known as the Audi MedCup, the current series started in 2012. It is a five regatta sailing series across the Mediterranean with all boats in the TP 52 class. Core Builders Composites general manager Mark Turner says this is the first time they have constructed an entire boat at the Warkworth facility. It was built for team Sled, owned by Takashi Okura, which placed third in a previous series, in a boat built in Glenfield. “It’s taken 18,000 hours of planning and labour, with up to 20 staff working on the project at a time, so it was a big undertaking,” Mr Turner says. “It’s a different type of construction compared to what we’re used to with the TP 52 class and it’s been a learning curve, but we are pleased with the end result.” Core started on the project in October last year after out-bidding a number of

other European manufacturers. “We have been involved with a number of America’s Cup projects, but we wanted to expand on that.” Build manager and Sled crew member, Brad Marsh, says they were excited to partner with Core on the project. “Their standard of workmanship and ability to work with composite materials is exceptional,” Brad says. “A lot of the work they’ve done has been behind closed doors so I think the world is excited to see what they have produced and how it will perform on the circuit.” Brad has worked closely with the build team on a project that has many restrictions due to rules in the 52 Super Series. These include keeping the boats hull length below 15.85 metres and weight below 6975 kilograms. “The rules mean that we need a build as strong and light as possible, so that’s where good work with composite materials comes into play.” The boat left Core for Auckland Harbour on February 12 to be fully assembled and is now on its way to the Mediterranean.

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Be selective In a circular put out by the recreational fishing advocacy group Legasea earlier this month, it was stated that “Crayfish stocks are in crisis” in the Hauraki Gulf. Indeed, crayfish numbers are now at an all-time low. This, in turn, creates a greater potential for kina barrens. Kina, if left unchecked, eat up all the seaweed and kelp on a reef leaving it totally barren, before moving on to the next reef and continuing their devastation there. When this happens, all life in the reef dies. These damaged reefs take years to recover. Boat fishermen will not notice this, but divers and spear fishermen will tell you that there are many areas around our gulf area where reefs are barren with no plant life left on them. Snapper love kina. Only larger fish can crush the spiky sea urchins with their harder and stronger mouths. Crayfish also love kina, and can eat them as well. So, it stands to reason, then, that if the main predators of kina are not present on a reef, they will not be able to keep the spiky devils in check. Therefore, larger snapper as well as crayfish should be left to do housekeeping over our reefs. For this reason, many fishermen do not take the biggest snapper when caught, but rather choose to take the 350 to 450mm size, which are also better for eating. Similarly, concerned divers break up the kina for smaller fish to eat and do not shoot big snapper or take large crayfish from these reefs. Another important point to remember is that larger fish and crustaceans carry more eggs and sperm than smaller specimens. They are, therefore, better producers of offspring, which in turn further reduces the amount of kina Knowing this should prompt us all to be selective when harvesting from the ocean. Legasea is highly concerned. The issue of depleted crayfish stocks in the Hauraki Gulf needs to be brought to the attention of every citizen. Unfortunately, with the spate of bad weather we have had to endure, not many have braved going out fishing. Those who did find a gap in the weather, reported some good catches of snapper and kingfish in the 20 to 30 metre depth range. Warkworth Game Fishing Club had their annual one base fishing competition over the Auckland Anniversary Weekend at Port Fitzroy, but sadly the catches were way down on last year. From 41 boats, only one blue marlin, weighing 157kg, was landed. On the other hand, some good mahimahi and shortbill spearfish were caught, which was not the case last year. Points were awarded for tagging and releasing fish in this competition. The catching and tagging of billfish this year has been quite dismal compared to previous years. Also, pelagic fish species have been very scarce in our greater gulf area. The fishing normally picks up in March, so we can look forward to better weather and fishing then. Tight lines!

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Business house bowls filled the club again this year and will soon have the luxury of a new carpet green.

Bowls Warkworth tournament chair John Hurdley gives the grass green the thumbs up.

Bowls Warkworth will be back to its best next season with its grass green fully repaired and construction of a new carpet green underway. The grass green has undergone some intensive restoration work after the star weed surface was heavily damaged last season after a cross contamination of chemicals. Tournament chair John Hurdley says the green has returned to its best. “It’s fantastic to have the surface back in action and the players really enjoy being able to use it when the weather’s hot over summer,” Hurdley says. “Both Bill Lequesne and Betty Browne have worked tirelessly to solve the problem.” The carpet green is also getting a makeover with a new foundation and surface to be laid over the next month. New lighting will also be placed around the green during the work period, with the entire project costing in excess of $200,000. “The uneven foundation was affecting play, which was frustrating for players. “Hopefully, two greens in top condition will

encourage more people to play the whole year round.” More than 100 people, playing in 26 teams, have participated in the summer house competition. Competition organiser Harry Williams says the tournament ran smoothly again this year. “We had good weather and a nice mix of experienced and new players competing,” Williams says. The winning team was Algies Bay followed by first time competitors Warkworth Locksmiths and third placed Warkworth Butchery. The club’s oldest member also recently provided a star performance on the green with May Evans, 95, leading her team to a Mixed Champ Triples victory last month. The win marked May’s 10th champ triples title at the club since she started playing there in the 1983/84 season. She has amassed more than 50 titles in 35 years of bowls including at Bowls North Harbour level. She has also been club president and became a life member of the club in 2002.

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Torrential rain failed to dampen the spirits of those brave enough to take on Kaiwaka’s Top of the Rock this month.

Kaiwaka’s Top of the Rock was no event for the faint-hearted this year, with torrential rain causing a drop in participants for the annual race. The event is in its eighth year and has recorded increased entries every year, until this month when just under 300 people competed. Event organiser Cheryl Anderson was hoping to exceed last year’s participation count of 400, but was still happy with the turnout considering the conditions. “Everyone who showed up still enjoyed the day and some even mentioned that the weather provided a fun challenge,” Cheryl says. The oldest competitor to complete the challenge was 77-year-old Jewel Mills, who has been in every Top of the Rock and received a $50 voucher from Mangawhai Tyres. Winners were: 30km bike male, Matt Andrew; 30km bike female, Hayley Hodgetts; 10km bike male, Andrew Birt; 10km bike female, Zoe Watson; run and bike male, Sean Long; run and bike female, Bridget Leonard; 11km run male, Mason Spiers; 11km run female, Kirstie Hamlin; 5km run male, Jackson Brierly; 5km run female, Millie Brierly.

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Croquet champ climbs rankings Warkworth Croquet Club member Nelson Morrow has jumped 54 places in the world rankings following the 2018 Association Croquet World Championships. The competition was held across five different venues in Wellington, from February 3 to 11. A total of 80 players attended, representing 12 countries. Nelson has competed at four other world championships, but this was the first time he made the final 32 and he was also a semi-finalist in the shield competition after being knocked out of the main draw. “I was the eighth seed in my pool and only four go through to the main draw, so I was stoked to get that far for the first time,” Nelson says. “In the main draw I played a four-time world champ so that was tough. After losing to him, though, I beat the 1989 world champ in the shield draw and

moved to a ranking of 103 in the world.” His New Zealand ranking has also climbed to 18 while the number one NZ player, Paddy Chapman, moved to third in the world after winning the event. Nelson’s previous best result in association croquet was winning the 2016 North American Open and in golf croquet winning the plate at the 2015 world championships. “Like any sport, it’s all about how you handle the big moments mentally that separates the top players. “There aren’t many shots that world champs’ competitors can’t make, but the context of the shot brings nerves into play that can cause critical errors.” His next competition will be the Croquet Association Silver Tray Open Invitation in Epsom. He currently holds a position on the Croquet New Zealand tournament committee.

Rough waters for Waipu champs Rough seas provided plenty of action for the BP North Island IRB (inflatable rescue boat) Championships at Waipu Cove earlier this month. Sunset Beach left the weekend as victors collecting 139 points, followed by East End Surf Life Saving Club and Mairangi Bay Surf Life Saving Club. The home team Waipu Cove finished fourth with 28 points. The BP New Zealand IRB Championships will be held at Waihi Beach on April 7 and 8.

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The new school year has started well with over 1400 Domestic and 40 International students. Mrs Wynne has been appointed as Assistant Principal with Mrs Ruland stepping into her previous position as our Head of English and Languages. We have warmly welcomed 11 new teachers, three from roll growth.

Rupert Power’s scholarship in English was awarded at Outstanding level being just one mark off the top scholar nationally in this subject. All four of our Head and Deputy Head prefects for 2018 were amongst those who gained academic blues this year. These students are modelling our PRIDE values.

Environmental Sustainability is a new position this year arising directly from our consultation last year around the new strategic plan for the school. Parents and students were very keen to see this introduced as a new subject within our curriculum, spanning both Science and Social Sciences, but also to see it taught and promoted across the curriculum in all subject areas.

Our students achieved well in the National Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA) last year. Students have until the end of February to complete the previous year’s standards, so the final results will not be published until then, but our initial results look very pleasing with a 96.3% pass rate at Level 1, 94.5% at Level 2, 84.8% at Level 3 and 72.9% at UE (compared to a 59.9% national pass rate).

Our new Strategic Plan can be viewed on our website, with our new Vision, Values and Goals and, under each of the goals, a series of Projects we will be working on over the next 3-5 years. Six of these Projects comprise our Annual Plan for 2018, which is also on our website. Both documents can be found in the Board section, under Our College. The new Vision and Values are being introduced this term through whānau classes and assemblies. Our intention is to see them actively lived out throughout the college by both students and staff.

We were delighted with our Excellence Endorsements. To gain an excellence endorsement students must gain at least 50 credits in one year at excellence level. This has become hugely motivational for our students with almost a quarter of our senior students successfully gaining course endorsements for excellence in their NCEA last year (see chart below). These students were all awarded Blues at our Academic Blues evening held on Thursday 15th February, along with the 10 students who between them gained 12 Subject Scholarships last year:

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The tail end of cyclone Fehi meant our annual Year 13 camp on Great Barrier were forced to stay an extra day on the island. Despite this unexpected twist, our 91 students, 13 parents and 7 staff had a ball starting the school year in such a unique and beautiful environment. Each day involved a 5-9 hour tramp from campsite to campsite. A welcome swim at the end helped exhausted bodies recover and spirits perk up. Each group enjoyed a rest day for peer support training, which helped them to bond as a group, and provide skills which will put into practice with our Year 7 students. At the realisation of the physical and mental challenges they had overcome, all came away with a new respect for themselves, each other and this untamed wilderness located right on our back doorstep.

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STUDENTS HELP BUILD A KITCHEN IN INDIA

During the summer holidays a group of nine students headed to India with Dr Zhang for a unique outside the classroom learning adventure. The experience included a week of charity work finishing a school kitchen, a week trekking and time experiencing the colours, culture and food that is India.

CATHERINE WYNNE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Mahurangi College is thrilled to introduce our new Assistant Principal, Mrs Catherine Wynne. When Catherine started here at Mahurangi College back in 2004 she was Catherine Hutton and mad about English. Over the years she has had a number of roles including academic dean, specialist classroom teacher, assistant head of faculty, head of faculty and now, an assistant principal. When asking Catherine about what drives her in this profession, she is immediately voluble about connecting with students, helping them find their spark and supporting them in keeping it alive. She says while

we have them here, and for most students that is a considerable period (7 years), we are developing the whole child. Mahu’s vision for ‘our place’ is for our students and teachers to be challenged, to excel and to draw on a firm sense of belonging. Catherine says it is an exciting vision for the school and she is keen to dive in. “When we are excited about what we are doing, we are walking the talk. What we want for our students is what we want for ourselves.” Catherine has two sons who are senior students at Mahurangi College developing into fine young men. She says one of the best aspects of being in this community is the schooling. The area features several primary and one secondary school where a student

can rub shoulders with people from all walks of life. This is a rich opportunity which makes our young better people; it creates an understanding of others’ lives. The schools are at the heart of the community and lay deep bonds for our students which will always be a part of who they are. She is pleased her sons have been offered so many opportunities at Mahurangi; educational, sports and cultural. She wants everyone’s sons and daughters in this community to have the same chance to develop into strong and compassionate youth wanting to make the most of, and to contribute to, the world around them. Get to know all our management team better via our website: mahurangi.school.nz/our college/staff.

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English football fairytale for Mahurangi mid-fielder Mahurangi College student Samuel Telfer has completed an academy tour of the United Kingdom and is looking forward to bringing his new knowledge back to the local football field. The 15-year-old spent two weeks in England and Scotland last December, after being selected from a West Ham United International Academy Elite Player ID Camp in New Zealand. Telfer says he owes his selection to his grandmother and an orange in his lunch box. “It was the end of the programme at Saint Kentigern College and I was the only one left with the coaches because my Grandma was still shopping at Sylvia Park,” Telfer says. “I decided to start playing footy with an orange from my lunchbox to show off my skills and that’s when ex-West Ham footballer George Cowie offered me a spot on the tour.” The mid-fielder completed a second camp in NZ before making the trip to London via Melbourne, Singapore and Dubai. “I had never been outside of the North Island before so it was a mixture of excitement and nerves getting on that plane. “I was exhausted after the flight, but we went straight to Wembley and into a game of five-a-side football for an hour.” The tour involved visiting a number of academies for trainings, matches

Samuel Telfer, who hopes to play professional football, got his first taste of top flight training during his time in the United Kingdom.

the tour and I hadn’t been stretching enough so my calf strained and I missed my big chance, which was gutting.” Telfer also got the chance to experience Premier League football matches watching teams such as Liverpool, Manchester City and West Ham. “The atmosphere compared to an All Whites game was incredible. I

and a chance to get spotted. “I learnt a lot from the coaches over there that I hadn’t picked up in New Zealand and I always made sure to ask what I could improve on. “My training at Wolverhampton went really well and the coach mentioned afterwards he would be watching me closely in the match that night. “Unfortunately, it was really cold on

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remember buying a hot dog at one stadium and the noise coming from the entry tunnel was like nothing I’d heard before. “At the Liverpool match, in Stoke, I got to go pitch-side right up close to the likes of Sadio Mane and Peter Crouch, which was unbelievable.” The journey through Scotland was a coach trip going north from Edinburgh to Aberdeen. “We really struggled in the games against Scottish academies because we were playing in shorts and short sleeve jerseys in the snow. They were much better prepared. “We got to meet a 19-year-old Rangers player on the tour and asked him questions about life as a professional footballer.” Telfer was forced to miss half of one match in Scotland due to being caught up past curfew by George Cowie. “I didn’t realise we couldn’t be out past 10.30pm so I got a half-match ban. I ended up going on in the second half and scoring an equaliser from a corner before we lost 3-2 in the last minute of the game.” Telfer is looking to play for the Mahurangi College First XI again this year, possibly as captain, as well as two Warkworth club teams. “My dream is to move to England when I’m 18 and trial for different clubs, so this trip was such a valuable experience for me.”

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March History Talk, Wellsford Library, featuring David Grant author of We Gathered Here – A History of Matakana, 10.30am 2 World Day of Prayer Service, Mahurangi Presbyterian Church, Pulham Road, Warkworth, 10am. Prepared by the women of Suriname. All welcome. 1-3 Northland Field Days, Dargaville 3 Lower North Farm Forestry branch Open Day, at Kikitangeo, 5kms west of Wellsford on SH16; 9.30am start. Lunch provided (see story p39) 4 Tawharanui Sunday in the Park working bee with lunch provided, meet at the Woolshed, 9am-1pm. Info: secretary@tossi.org.nz 4 American pianist Rachel LaFond, Leigh Sawmill Cafe, 5pm. Resale tickets $20, door $25. Info: smarturl.it/ RachelAtLeighSawmill?IQid=pr (see story p34) 4 Wellsford Children’s Fun Day, Centennial park, 12 noon-4pm. Entry free, $5 for 10 activities. Info: Wendy 021 144 6613 8 String Symphony, Whangateau Hall folk club, 7pm for 7.30pm start (see story p34) 12 Warkworth Museum “get to know your local history” session, 10am. See photographs and items not currently on display. Tea and coffee available. Gold coin donation. Info: 425 7093. 13 AK Have Your Say. Rodney Local Board. Join a conversation with elected members on Auckland’s future. Wellsford District Community Centre, 6pm. (see story p6) 16-18 A capella workshop, Wellsford District Community Centre. Facebook: ‘Local Vocals Choir Inc’ 17 Mangawhai Food and Wine Festival, The Olive Grove, Mangawhai Village, 3-7pm. Pre-book on mangawhaiwalking.co.nz or tickets at the gate. No BYO; over 18s only. 17 Tawharanui snorkel day, Tawharanui Peninsula, 10am-3pm. All ages welcome, free gear available. Info: emr.org.nz 17 Riverside Dinner, Mahurangi Rotary and Warkworth Lions fundraiser. Tickets $95 from Warkworth Menswear, Harts Pharmacy, or email riversidedinner1@gmail.com. (see story p35) 18 Goat Island snorkel day, Goat Island, Leigh, 10am-3pm. All ages welcome, free gear available. Info: emr.org.nz 18 Warkworth Music Concert Series. Mazzoli Trio - viola, violin and cello. Old Masonic Hall, 5pm. (see story p33) 18 Kaukapakapa Village Market, 947 Kaipara Coast Highway, SH16, 8.30am to 1pm. Info: Sarah 0274 831542 or sarah1@maxnet.co.nz 21 Warkworth Theatre Group AGM and play reading, Warkworth Town Hall, 7pm. All welcome. 23 Anika Moa, Chop Chop Hiyaaa! show at the Warkworth Town Hall, 11am and the Wellsford District Community Centre, 4pm. Tickets $10 each or $28 for a family pass available from aaf.co.nz 25 Kaipara Flats Library 140 years celebration, 2pm to 5pm. Entry free, raffle and afternoon tea. Info: Judith 021 0870 0956 1

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Strong Hurricanes blow Blues away The Mahurangi Rugby Football Club delivered top rugby talent with a Super Rugby pre-season fixture, between Wellington’s Hurricanes and Auckland’s Blues, at the Warkworth Showgrounds on February 15. A number of current and former All Blacks took the field for both sides, including Reiko Ioane, Sonny Bill Williams, T.J. Perenara, Julian and Ardie Savea, and Patrick Tuipulotu. The Hurricanes dominated the game, winning 26-14 in front of an enthusiastic crowd of around 2500 spectators. Mahurangi rugby chair Ian Bradnam says it’s the first time the club has hosted an event on this scale and the feedback was very positive, from staff and supporters. “It was a good turnout and the police said the crowd was well-behaved,” Mr Bradnam says. North Harbour Rugby general manager Dave Gibson has expressed his support for the club’s efforts in hosting the event. “Mahurangi did an awesome job and the feedback from the Super Rugby teams was that they were blown away by the quality of the facilities and ground,” Mr Gibson says. “We would be keen to host another pre-season match in Warkworth, so we will enter discussions with the Blues to see if that’s a possibility.” Mr Bradnam says in future they would include more signage with registration information. For registration information see Scoreboard (page 43) or contact Rei 021 332 300

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Around 2500 people gathered in Warkworth to see some Super Rugby action.

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Hurricanes 26 (tries, Perenara, Proctor, Lowe, Douglas; conversions, West, Garden-Bachop 2); Blues 14 (tries, Duffie, Ioane; conversions, Gatland 2). Half time score, 12-14.

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