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Park ‘n’ ride misses World Cup deadline Auckland Transport has shelved plans to build a partial park ‘n’ ride of 100 spaces in Silverdale in time for the Rugby World Cup, in favour of completing the full, 500 space facility with signalised intersection, pedestrian crossing and new bus station at a later stage.

A spokesperson says delays in securing resource consent for the project means the opportunity to provide parking in time for the Rugby World Cup has passed. He said Auckland Transport lodged a resource consent application with Auckland Council in February, on a non-notified basis.

However, an independent planning commissioner decided that it should be partially notified. That has now been done with the closing date for

Playcentre playgrounds could be silenced if funding cuts are implemented.

Playcentres face closure if taskforce this issue report recommendations adopted Inside Local folk

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Playcentres in Rodney are bracing themselves for a possible 63 percent cut force centres to close.

The funding proposal is contained in Playcentre supporters from the a report released by an independent Mahurangi area will join a “Play In” at taskforce on Early Childhood Aotea Square in Auckland, on August Education (ECE). Consultation on 8, to draw attention to the issue. the report closes on August 8.

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Meilla Kee is encouraging Playcentre families, past and present, to join the Play In and let the taskforce know how important Playcentre has been to their continued page 2

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ACE Aotearoa co-chair Wendel Richardson says when families learn together, everyone benefits.

“There are many examples of how models of family learning enhance the wellbeing of families and communities,” she says. “Some studies have shown that families benefit financially when parents learn alongside their children.

“For over 70 years, Playcentres have led the way in providing unique whānau learning opportunities. Funding cuts to centres would be a great step backwards for both early childhood and community education.”

Tomarata Playcentre spokesperson Talia Watson-Walker says Playcentre fulfils many roles in the Tomarata community. About 30 children attend the twice-weekly sessions, representing about 16 families.

“Playcentre offers a way for parents to get to know one another in a small but fairly remote rural community,” she says. “Every term we get-together to plan ahead and tailor what the children do according to their ages and needs.”

Talia says the centre was built by the community and enjoys strong community support, but there would be a limit to how much the centre could rely on additional fundraising.

The Play In will be held from 8.30am to 12.30pm. The report can be read at www.taskforce.ece.govt.nz/

Hill Street delay unacceptable The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) decision to defer work on the Hill Street intersection, in Warkworth, for at least 12 months, will be the main topic of discussion at the Warkworth Area Liaison Group meeting on August 3. Cochairman Bruce Mason says NZTA has not committed to a definite start date and the project, therefore, is likely to be pushed out further. Group member Colin Greenslade, who has been closely associated in ongoing discussions with NZTA and Council representatives over a number of years, says that the increased costs cited by NZTA were likely to escalate even further before any ground was broken to start the project. “I am concerned that at Ministerial level there is a belief that the problem will be fixed with the proposed Puhoi to Wellsford motorway extension and that Hill Street will not need to be upgraded,” he says. “What is ignored is the fact that even with the new motorway all traffic accessing the eastern area of our ward needs to go through this intersection as it does now.

Nothing changes in that regard.” The group meets in the downstairs (Mill Lane) room of the Warkworth RSA at 7pm. The meetings are an open forum which members of the public are welcome to attend.

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families. She says if funding cuts go ahead, then the North Shore Playcentre Association, which auspices Warkworth, Matakana and Tomarata will be bankrupt in two years.

“Once upon a time you could run a centre on cake stalls, but the reality is that today’s compliance costs makes that impossible,” she says.

“We’re not just talking about Council rates – there’s water bills, insurance, health & safety and fire compliance rules to meet, to name just a few.

“The Warkworth centre has been operating for 40 years, but it will close if these recommendations are implemented. I get angry when I think of all those children and parents who will miss out on the Playcentre experience.”

Meilla says the taskforce set out a list of what makes for good ECE and Playcentre ticked all the boxes.

“The only short-coming, as far they could identify, was that Playcentre is parent-led rather than teacher-led.

But involving parents is what makes Playcentre unique. It’s an holistic way of looking at families, educating both children and parents.”

ACE Aotearoa agrees. The umbrella organisation for the Adult and Community Education Sector actively promotes the concept of families learning together because of the huge benefits it brings for families and communities.

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Daffodil Day reaches 21 year milestone An Hawaiian party, trivia and movie nights, along with a sausage sizzle, raffles and more, will raise money and celebrate a 21-year partnership between the National Bank and The Cancer Society this Daffodil Day. The first fundraising event in Warkworth will be a movie night at Matakana Cinemas on August 4. The movie Horrible Bosses is playing in the Tivoli Cinema at 8.15pm. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased from the branch.

Organiser Charlene Morrison says she hopes to raise more money than last year.

“We raised $12,500, which was an amazing amount,” she says.

“We’d like to do even better this year to commemorate the 21 year partnership.”

The Trivia Night is being held on August 10, at the Warkworth Bowling Club, in Mill Lane, starting at 6pm.

Teams of four to six people are invited to participate.

Tickets are $15, which includes complimentary pizza and chips.

To register a team contact the bank.

The Bridgehouse will host a Hawaiian This Daffodil Day August 26 will commemorate 21 years of partnership between party night on August 20, starting at the National Bank and The Cancer Society. From left, Charlene Morrison, Chris Knill, and Debbie Pope.

7.30pm. Tickets are $10.

On Daffodil Day, August 26, a 7.30am, and a stall will be outside the fundraising for Daffodil Day is seeing roadside collection will be held at Warkworth National Bank. Charlene the community come together to the Hill Street intersection from says the most enjoyable aspect of help others.

First Auckland Council rates bill hits mailboxes Auckland Council’s first combined rates notices were due to be delivered to ratepayers in the former Rodney District Council area on Friday July 29.

The new-look notice combines the former Auckland Regional Council rates and former local council rates into one Auckland Council rates bill.

Council is required by legislation to establish a Transition Rate for 2011/12, which means all targeted rates and other charges on the former local and regional council rates bills will be merged into one, with the exception of wastewater rates.

The transition rate has been set at 3.94 percent.

Rates provide 53 percent of Council’s income with the rest coming from grants, subsidies, development and financial contributions, user charges and fees. Some of Council’s funding priorities this year include: yy Transforming Wynyard Quarter and Queens Wharf yy Protecting and enhancing Auckland’s harbours, beaches, islands and coastline yy A public library for Wellsford yy A new park at Millwater subdivision in Silverdale yy Construction of a rock breakwater on the eastern side of the Gulf Harbour boat ramp.

yy Huapai Sports Field upgrade Former Rodney District Council ratepayers will continue to pay their rates in four instalments. However, a 1.5 percent discount is applied on rates if they are paid in full by the due date of the first instalment.

Former Rodney ratepayers will continue to pay Watercare (a separate Auckland Council Controlled Organisation) for their water and part of their wastewater service, and Auckland Council for their fixed wastewater charge.

The wastewater utility charge will continue to appear on the rates bill and is subject to a standard annual increase of 4.5 percent.

Police briefs Property warning Residents are being encouraged to ensure their property is properly secured after a spate of thefts in the Warkworth area last month. Early on July 20 a car thief ditched the stolen vehicle he was driving in the Warkworth ANZ carpark and stole a neighbouring vehicle. The offender was wearing a brown vest and a beanie. Police would like to hear from anyone who may have information relevant to the incident. Meanwhile, Police continue to investigate the theft of a 1400 litre petrol tank stolen from Kaipara Flats airfield on July 13. The tanker contained around 800 litres of fuel. It was last seen on Woodcocks road travelling towards State Highway 16. A Rodney Area Cub spokesperson says the club is not interested in the petrol, but would like the tank returned. There have also been reports of thieves in TramCar Bay who were interrupted while stealing a dinghy and two sets of oars. One set of oars was later recovered from the beach.

Missing boat A reward is being offered for information that leads to the recovery of a 14ft fibreglass boat, stolen from a driveway at 65 Percy Street on Monday, June 25, around 4am.

The boat, including a 70hp Yamaha outboard, is a distinctive orange colour with a black fish bin bolted on its bow. Anyone who saw the boat leaving Warkworth is asked to phone 021 721 133 or Police on 425 8109.

Thieves apprehended Warkworth Police have apprehended two people in Warkworth in connection with a car stolen from South Auckland. Police believe the pair drove to Whangarei where they stole another vehicle from a car yard.

From there they each drove to Kaiwaka and failed to pay for their petrol at the local gas station. Two males in their early 20s will appear in the Warkworth District Court on August 17.

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Park ‘n’ ride decision sensible

The announcement that Auckland Transport is shelving plans to build a Clayton’s park ‘n’ ride in Silverdale (see story page 1), in favour a 500 space facility with signalised intersection, pedestrian crossing and new bus station, is good news for Warkworth and Hibiscus Coast commuters. Although it means further delays of possibly up to a year, the proposed 100 car parking facility, designed to meet Rugby World Cup demands, was never going to work. In the end it would have been a waste of ratepayers money and would have left most drivers frustrated.

Usage of the Albany park ‘n’ ride exceeded expectations almost from day one and has already been increased to 550 spaces with further expansion planned. The criticism that is levelled at it most frequently is that “it’s always full”. So it is good to see Auckland Transport learning a lesson from this experience. The real question is will 500 spaces be enough?

The NZ Transport Agency says there are 16,500 vehicles travelling between Warkworth and Puhoi every day – how many of these are commuting to jobs in Auckland is unclear. But the park ‘n’ ride will also service the estimated 7000 daily commuters coming off the Whangaparaoa Peninsula so you don’t have to be a mathematician to work out that 500 carparks will soon be utilised. A well serviced park ‘n’ ride could make carpooling a practical and convenient option for some, and it could also mean a bus service from Warkworth, maybe event Wellsford, could be viable.

Whatever the outcomes are, the message for Auckland Transport is clear – don’t let this project slip any further behind.

Petrol is getting more expensive by the day and people in the north are entitled to some public transport options.

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Traffic one of several concerns Some people are apparently upset that not everyone is in favour of the proposed retirement village in Warkworth. One person suggested that people “should be thanking the developers for their foresighted and inspirational plans — not criticising them.” His letter stated that: “The developers have put their money – $30 million – where their mouth is to give Warkworth a complex to be proud of...”

With this in mind, perhaps I shouldn’t mention my concerns about the increased number of cars (86+?) in the downtown area that this development

could bring, the stress on the sewerage system, the removal of six of the oaks trees (two of which listed for removal are apparently on the Notable Trees Schedule), the possible loss by severe trimming of the other oaks, plus the impact of a road through the oaks, the reputation we would acquire of being a town of oldies, or scariest of all the 80 bay underground car park with 100’s of tons of buildings above it located so close to our river.

The writer is also happy about the “reinstatement” of the old inn, which involves removing the western annex.

I assume this would be done so the

road could be widened, which would mean the loss of the beautiful old pepper tree.

So if someone is nice enough to spend $30 million dollars on Warkworth, and I assume is planning to make a profit, I get the impression from some people’s letters that we should not question, think about possible drawbacks, or even whether we like the idea. One of the writers mentions the “negativity” of those people who oppose the retirement village in the middle of town, but since when does an inquiring mind constitute “negativity”?

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The Warkworth church meeting hall will look similar to the Cambridge hall (pictured). It will be set well back from the road, down an avenue of trees.

Brethren subdivision declined A Rodney District Council decision to decline consent for a small subdivision in Woodcocks Road, Warkworth, proposed by the Exclusive Brethren Church, has been upheld by the Environment Court.

Council’s decision, taken in June last There are now around 200 people in year, to decline the non-complying the local fellowship, more than half consent for a four-lot subdivision of aged under 30 years.

3.5 hectares of rural-zoned land was “None of our members are on the dole appealed by Mason Heights Property or unemployed; we regard ourselves as a Trust. The land is situated on the corner family and look after one another. Our of Mason Heights and Woodcocks businesses have provided about 100 Road, opposite Stockyard Falls. new jobs in the wider Warkworth area, However, church representatives say not just for members of the church.” the decision may be a “blessing in The church presently meets in a hall disguise” and plans to build a large in Golf Road, Warkworth, which it meeting hall on the balance of the purchased in 2006. land will proceed.

Council declined the subdivision on A spokesperson says if the zoning on the grounds of adverse effects on rural the land changes in four or five years character caused by the introduction of time, it will probably allow for a much a type of urban development, although higher density subdivision. it allowed a boundary adjustment and “We’re keen to move forward on the creation of a separate title around an construction of the hall, which we existing house, and approved the hall. hope will start towards February/ The Court found that the critical issue March next year and take about 18 of the timing of the release of the site months to complete,” he says. for urban development depended on The facility will cater for up to 650 a number of factors, touched on in people with carparking for 216. The the Warkworth Structure Plan, and estimated cost is $1.8 million. the proposal would urbanise the site The first Exclusive Brethren families well ahead of the anticipated planned moved to Warkworth in late 2003. release of rural land for urban use.

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Good time to kill introduced cherry tree Research tracks It’s pretty pink flowers are viewed by invasive risk to native bush.

Northland Regional Council member Tony Davies-Colley says Taiwan cherry (Prunus campanulata) was imported from east Asia in the 1960s as an ornamental species to brighten gardens in late winter.

“Unfortunately, in a relatively short time it has become invasive and is visible, especially at this time of year, throughout the north, but especially in and close to built-up areas.

“It is changing the character of native bush areas and is also a weed in public reserve areas and rampant on roadsides.”

Although it’s illegal for people to sell, propagate or distribute Taiwan cherry in Northland, its seeds are still being widely spread by birds.

Cr Davies-Colley says Taiwan cherry typically starts to sport its characteristic pink, bell-shaped flowers at this time of year so it can be easily identified and taken care of.

Large trees can be ring-barked and treated with one part glyphosate to four parts water or drilled with holes every 200-300ml around the trunk and 10-15 ml of undiluted glyphosate injected in.

some as a welcome sign of spring’s approach, but Taiwan cherry poses an

Tony Davies-Colley with a Taiwan cherry tree that is just about to start flowering.

Northland biosecurity senior programme manager Don McKenzie says larger cut stems need to be treated with the herbicide glyphosate at a rate of 200ml/litre.

“Ensure the stem is treated down to the

ground within 15 minutes of cutting.”

Mr McKenzie says smaller plants can be controlled by simply pulling them out at any time of the year, while seedlings can be sprayed. Info: www.nrc.govt.nz/pestmanagement

Practical roles for hardwood plantations revealed at Omaha Managing effluent schemes with hardwood trees and maximising bioenergy production from such plantations, will be the focus of a Lower North Farm Forestry Association field day at Omaha Sewerage Ponds on August 20, from 10am to around 2pm. The event will be led by Ian Nicholas, a recently retired scientist from Scion (formerly Forest Research Institute) who has spent 35 years researching alternative forest trees to radiata pine and is also a specialist in short rotation forestry for bioenergy, land treatment with hardwoods and growing durable eucalypts. In 2009, Ian and the Land Treatment Collective were funded through MAF’s Sustainable Farming Fund to review land treatment schemes with hardwood plantations, including Omaha’s. The results of the review and the management of the now 23-year-old eucalypts and acacias will be discussed. Ian says the day will also incorporate the experience of local farm foresters and should be helpful to anyone interested in matching species and end uses, like firewood, durable timbers and high quality furniture. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Bring lunch and weather-appropriate attire.

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Auckland Council is funding research into stoats to offset a significant threat to Hauraki Gulf islands.

A $30,000 grant made to the University of Auckland helps fund two years’ work by PhD student Andrew Veale to conduct research into stoat migration. His research will be used

by Council to help plan eradication and surveillance programmes by identifying where stoats originate.

Stoats pose a major threat to native birdlife and are found on more than 90 islands around New Zealand. Hauraki Gulf stoat-free islands include Great Barrier and associated islands, Little Barrier, Rakino, Mokohinau Group and Rangitoto-Motutapu.

Veale, who is based at Landcare Research, says his research focuses on the dispersal and connectivity of stoats, which is very useful in developing management programmes.

“What I’m hoping to do with the Auckland region is to get an idea of the genetic population structure of stoats. If areas are connected, you need to develop management programmes that cover the areas simultaneously to be effective.

“Stoats have a high mortality rate.

Around 80 percent die in the first year of life so there is a great competition for resources, which leads to increased dispersal. As adept swimmers they set out for islands with the hope of finding lots of food.”

Stoats were first introduced into NZ by settlers in the 1880s in an attempt to control rabbits and hares, and they live in any habitat where they can find food. They live for up to six to eight years and juveniles have been known to travel more than 70km in two weeks.

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Volunteers were kept busy on the boardwalk construction project.

All hands on deck at Tawharanui

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Under the efficient supervision of TOSSI volunteer project manager Roger Williams, the Lagoon and Mangatawhiri boardwalks are now complete. Significant savings in the budget have been made and two additional short boardwalks were added to complete the new Mangatawhiri Loop track. TOSSI provided funding for this project with an additional grant from The Chisholm Whitney Family Charitable Trust.

Recently, a group of TOSSI volunteers, Moko Trust representative Ringi Brown, Auckland Council representative Dr Tim Lovegrove and open sanctuary coordinator Matt Maitland took a walk on the wild side and crossed the new boardwalk to the distain of two paradise ducks, which had taken up residence.

They let out a loud squawk to show their displeasure with our presence.

Australasian bittern, white-faced heron and banded rail have been seen in the wetlands, but not on this day. An official opening ceremony will take place in spring when the ground is dry and the track is signposted.

Also last month, the installation of a sound anchoring system for seabirds was completed by International Student Volunteers (ISV) under the direction of Chris Gaskin and James Ross. On your next trip to the park, visit the newly painted and refurbished Sanctuary Hut, located at Anchor Bay. Resene’s paint colour ‘sanctuary green’ is quite appropriate and new colourful bird posters grace its interior. The posters show birds of Tawharanui which are likely to be seen in forest and pastures, the lagoon, wetlands and coastal areas. A large map of the park shows the trails and suggested walking routes. There is a banner on display celebrating TOSSI’s first 10 years and the Open Sanctuary’s remarkable success story.

Speaking of success, last month’s Sunday planting brought the total number of native plants to 15,500 this season with just 2000 to be planted this month. So mark your calendar and help us to complete the revegetation project at Tawharanui. The next planting days are August 7 and September 4 (see What’s On on page 47 for details).

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Johnstone Hill Tunnels Closed for Maintenance The NZ Transport Agency advises motorists there will be a full closure of the Northern Gateway Toll Road in both directions – SH1 between the Orewa interchange and Puhoi, on the evening of Tuesday 16 August.

The work will be carried out at night between the hours of 10.30pm and 5.30am, due to reduced traffic volumes and to minimise disruption to road users.

The following detours will be in place during this time: Cars – SH17 between Puhoi and the Orewa interchange Trucks – SH17 between Puhoi and the Silverdale interchange Trucks must use the detour to/from Silverdale and use SH17 (the free route) as local bylaws prohibit the use of Grand Drive for heavy vehicles during these hours.

This work is an important part of the maintenance programme to ensure the Johnstone Hill Tunnels and the Motorway are kept in a good and safe condition for all road users. This work is being carried out over one night, rather than over a two day period using partial closures.

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When it comes to “name dropping”, there are few locals who could out-do Eric Price, who lives at Summerset Falls, in Warkworth. Dame Judi Dench and Vanessa Redgrave attended his first wedding, he’s friends with Richard Attenborough, he had his first taste of Dom Perignon at Ingrid Bergman’s birthday party, Alec Guinness once picked him up when his car broke down and he’s played golf with Bob Hope and Bing Crosby.

But the retired physical education teacher/director/producer/financial planner who has a doctorate in Kinesiology, doesn’t have much time for playing the fame game and as editor Jannette Thompson discovered, these famous names were just “workmates” …

It might sound like a glamorous life but it wasn’t. I’d arrived in London in the early 1950s on a NZ Government bursary to study production abroad.

I’d previously been working as physical education teacher, but had also been involved with the Auckland Amateur Operatic Society, based in the old Her Majesty’s Theatre. I’d toured NZ, singing and dancing, with the Australian company J.C. Williamson and dabbled in filmmaking, producing coaching films such as Learn to Swim.

In London I attended the Central School of Speech and Drama as a graduate student. That’s where I met Judi and Vanessa, who were both in their first year at the school. Later I started with Ealing Films, in London, as an assistant director; just a fancy name for the dog’s body. These days I would have had a credit card to charge my bills to but back then, if you didn’t have the cash in your pocket, you didn’t go anywhere. I was so poverty-stricken, I couldn’t even afford to smoke. Brian Brake, now acknowledged, as NZ’s most renowned international photographer, and a friend from grammar school Tom Kneebone, who was in the Royal Shakespeare Company, were two Kiwi contemporaries, but by and large, unlike the Australians, NZers went their own way in England at that time.

While at Ealing I worked on Dunkirk, directed by Leslie Norman (starring John Mills and Richard Attenborough), Scapegoat (Alec Guinness and Bette Davis), Inn of Sixth Happiness (Ingrid Bergman and Robert Donat) and Tom Thumb (Russ Tamblyn and Peter Sellars). Alec was a brilliant and accomplished actor; a real gentleman who considered other people. But I do recall him being less than impressed with a Savile Row suit I spent a fortune on. Looking back I suppose it did resemble the colours of a bumble bee, but I thought it was very smart at the time. Alec saw me and asked … “Eric, what are your wearing? I have a suit made out of that cloth in the film because it makes me look eccentric.”

Sometime later, when he chanced to

see me on the side of the road with my head under the bonnet of a car which had broken down, he said he stopped because he recognised my suit pants!

After working in film, I moved to television where commercial TV was in its infancy. There was no such thing as a ‘national’ network and regional services produced their own programmes for regional audiences. When we started work on Coronation Street at Granada for Yorkshire/Lancashire, it was a live show and we recruited local actors to play the roles because they knew the regional vernacular. They were a great bunch to work with, and we never envisaged it would go beyond the local audience, let alone international and still be on the screens 50 years later.

Among the cast members was Patricia Phoenix, the street’s resident sex symbol Elsie Tanner. Pat was auditioned after her ruse of cutting out the middle of her bra (to show-off her assets to best effect) brought her to the attention of one of the casting directors. My mother kept a photo of the original cast (signed on the back by all the street originals such as Jack Walker, Ena Sharples, Minnie Caldwell, Len Fairclough and Valerie Barlow), which was taken at the request of a pop group called Johnny and the Moondogs, who were fans of the show. Of course people may remember them better as The Beatles.

After being involved in directing or producing other shows such as Softly Softly, The Borderers (which starred a young Michael Gambon), Dr Finlay’s Casebook and the Onedin Line, I joined the Thomson media group, the second largest media conglomerate in the world at that time. My job was to help set-up television and radio stations in developing countries such as Jamaica, Addis Ababa, Barbados and Mexico.

This involved appointing and training personnel. My return to NZ came after I received a cable from NZBC asking if I’d help set-up colour TV. They knew I’d already been involved in doing a similar job for the BBC, CBS in New York and ATV in England, but they didn’t realise

I was a New Zealander. I was about to say ‘no’, but a few days later I received a cable telling me that my father Les, a retired NZ Navy commander/engineer, was dying of cancer. I came out as a colour consultant and was then put in charge of all local production. Shows during this time included Frost Over NZ, Top Town, Mastermind, Town Cryer and Moynihan.

I found the NZ industry quite different. In the US, England and Europe, people who work in films and television are interested in films and television. In NZ, film and television people are just interested in themselves. Here it’s all about ego.

There’s an incredible amount of money wasted; money which could go into production. They say they can’t make ends meet – what they mean is they don’t know how to make ends meet.

They didn’t want me to do Moynihan but we made that hour-long series for the same budget that TV1 was doing the half-hour Close to Home. It was planned properly and as a result it sold overseas. So it can be done.

I’m not a good viewer these days, as I tend to flick between channels only stopping when something catches my eye. The best movie I’ve seen recently was The King’s Speech and I thought Downton Abbey was very well made.

I prefer to read books because I find what’s on TV repetitive; there’s no

originality. All these “reality shows”, which are anything but reality, aren’t really what people want to watch. My Japanese akita Ichiban and I moved to Summerset two years ago. We meet lots of people on our walks and what I like about Warkworth is that people still have time to stop and talk. I like to paint and I’ve got a US PGA golf coaching qualification so I still do a bit of coaching at the Warkworth club. It’s odd that I should retire here because although I grew-up in Auckland, this is where I started school. I was about five when I came to live with the Buckley family; Ted Buckley managed the garage, about where Halls is now.

I lived here for about six months and remember walking through Lucy Moore Park with a billy can to collect milk from the nearby farmer and jumping off the scows into the river.

After leaving broadcasting, I joined NZ News as the managing director of Vid Com which set-up NZ’s first private film and television studio, and pioneered international conferencing. I later formed my own production company which specialised in TV commercials, industrial documentaries and media training. Some politicians were more difficult to teach than others – Dave Lange was marvellous, Muldoon less so.

Before retiring, I joined the Bank of NZ as an investment advisor. So, you see, I’ve never strayed far from my original calling as a teacher.

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I believe great cities are built from strong local communities. As a result – one of my priorities is ongoing investment at a local level to support our unique local identities and villages. An important tool to build strong local communities is your Local Board Plan. Each local board develops a plan that sets out the aspirations and priorities for your area, to guide the decisions the board will make in the future. The draft local board plans are now out for feedback.

The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board took an innovative step of hosting workshops with local intermediate and secondary schools, where they invited students to make presentations on different priorities within the plan and take part in discussions and debates on the future of their community. This caught my eye because I am always keen to hear young people’s thoughts on the future of their city. The workshops proved such a success that the board plans to make them an annual event. It is great that these young people could have their say on issues that will directly affect their daily lives, like local sports fields, cycleways, better public transport and infrastructure. It is great that they had the eyes and ears of their local board, and the chance to get involved with the future of their community.

The Rodney Local Board held a successful series of open days about its draft plan, and the Devonport-Takapuna, Upper Harbour and Kaipatiki local boards have approached specific groups such as local businesses, disability organisations and the elderly for their input. Some have invited their communities to ‘grade’ the draft plans. I applaud everyone involved, from the board members, community groups, and members of the public including our school students. This is your Auckland and it is important your voice is heard.

I try and get out of the Town Hall and into Auckland’s many villages as often as I can. It is important for me to hear from people in different communities across Auckland, be it at civic events, my informal Mayor in the Chair sessions and Town Hall meetings, or via Facebook or Twitter. It helps me get a better understanding of what Aucklanders are experiencing and what they care about.

This is your Auckland and your community. It is important that your elected representatives know what you want for it. Submissions on the draft local board plans close on August 8. Copies can be viewed at local service centres, libraries or online at www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

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“There will be a hearing and decision, but if anyone who has submitted objects to that decision the matter could be appealed,” he said. “We had hoped to have Stage 1 of the project (100 carparks) completed in time for the World Cup but the notification means we have missed that deadline.

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crossing and new bus station, could be completed by August next year.”

The total cost of the project is estimated at around $11 million.

The park ‘n’ ride was a Rodney Council RWC “legacy” project. At a meeting in Orewa last month Auckland Mayor Len Brown said the moratorium on public works during the RWC was also an issue.

“We don’t want an ugly building site right opposite Silverdale Rugby Club where World Cup teams will be practising,” Mayor Brown said.

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Warkworth Rotarian honoured with Paul Harris Fellowship Matakana’s Mark Rothwell has received Rotary’s highest award, becoming a Paul Harris Fellow at Warkworth Rotary’s July 7 meeting in recognition of almost a decade of dedicated community service.

Originally from the UK, Mark has lived around the world and first joined the Rotary’s 18-30s group Rotaract in South Africa as a teenager. After 25 years at sea with the British Royal Navy Mark moved to Warkworth with his wife and two young children, to become head of the Maritime Department at Mahurangi Technical Institute in 2001.

Since then, he has held a number of positions at Warkworth Rotary, including president in 2007, and has led the group’s involvement in a number of projects, including the introduction of a Rotary Youth Driver Awareness programme to educate 15-year-old students from Rodney and Mahurangi Club president John Ronald (left) colleges about the dangers of motoring. presents Mark Rothwell with the award.

He has also been extensively involved award, named after Rotary’s founder with the Jane Gifford Trust, initially Paul Harris, and feels both “blown through Rotary fundraising and away” and “humbled” to receive it for subsequently as a member of the Steering doing things that he enjoys.

Committee, regularly skippering the “People talk about selfless acts, but I vessel and helping to train volunteers. think that doing these things makes An advocate of Rotary’s Overseas you feel a lot happier inside and more Student Exchange he and his family connected to the community, it’s not have hosted a number of overseas purely altruistic,” he says. students and his own children have Each time the Paul Harris Fellow award become involved in the AFS student is made, the club concerned gives a exchange programme, for which he is US$1000 donation to the international now a support coordinator, counseling not-for-profit Rotary Foundation, and assisting visiting students. whose work includes a polio eradication Mark says he is in awe of the high programme, currently on the brink of calibre of previous recipients of the completely eliminating the disease.

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A recent request for information about Dome Valley School uncovered some interesting history. Records show that in 1873, a deputation waited upon the Board of Education to put their case for a school in the area. Parents were concerned that the distance to Warkworth or Kaipara Flats made regular attendance difficult. The school may have opened in temporary premises, as mention is made of Dome Valley children attending a school fete in 1874.

In 1877, the building that began life as the original Presbyterian church in McKinney Rd, Warkworth, became available and was transported to a site on Kaipara Flats Rd, near Phillips Rd. For almost 50 years a sole teacher, or sometimes a married couple, adequately met the educational needs of the settlers who made up the postal district of Streamlands, now more commonly called Dome Valley. A former pupil wrote the following: “Do you remember the mud on school hill in winter? How the horses heaved and plunged to drag the heavy coach through, for the road was a quagmire from side-to-side and the daily coach service from Kaipara Flats did nothing to improve it. We children used to climb the bank to escape the sea of mud, walking single file along a slippery clay track among the gorse bushes. If we were late we dare not

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By 1926, the roads had improved somewhat and it was considered a cheaper option to bus the children into Warkworth School. For some years the community had the use of the building as a hall and library, but in 1940, both site and building were advertised for sale. On the move again, the little school building found a new home as the Warkworth

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Northern rail decision still 12 months down the track It could be a further 12-months before the fate of the North Auckland’s rail lines are known.

KiwiRail’s review of the lines is being too early in the review to say what the run simultaneously with reviews of outcome of the review will be in terms other lines that it says are unprofitable of mothballing any or all of those lines.

– Napier Gisborne line, the Stratford “We expect to be in a position to make Ohakakura line and the Northern a recommendation to the Government Wairarapa line. by the middle of next year.”

A KiwiRail spokesperson says Mothballing the lines would involve KiwiRail’s 10-year business plan sets ceasing rail operations on the lines out to build a sustainable rail business but keeping the track infrastructure that is able to pay its own way through in place and carrying out some the revenue it earns. maintenance activities.

“As part of that process, we need This status could remain in place for to look closely at those parts of the up to five years before any decision network where we are currently around closure would need to be made, operating at a loss – typically these and operations could be re-introduced are lines with infrequent services and should commercially viable business track in poor condition,” she says. opportunities arise.

“The lines north of Auckland are very KiwiRail says the focus of its review unprofitable and require significant is to gather information from former, capital to maintain them at their current and prospective customers current level – let alone improve transit and other key stakeholders to identify times. Currently, the revenue we earn the lines’ current and future business, from our Northland operations covers long-term trends or developments the costs of running the trains but that might influence future traffic, not the costs of maintaining the track costs associated with upgrading infrastructure. the track infrastructure and non“The North Auckland lines are the financial benefits that lines provide to most complex of the minor lines communities. because it is a group rather than a “Once we have gathered the single line. The segments Auckland information and formed a to Whangarei, Dargaville branch line, commercial view we will share that the line north of Whangarei and the information with key stakeholders possible line to North Port all need and communities, so all the facts and to be understood separately, and it is opinions are understood.”

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Helicopter company Skywork has set a New Zealand precedent by picking up a CAA safety award for the second time.

The Warkworth-based company, owned by Roger and Miriam Stevenson, first won the award for safety excellence in 2000. Last month, they did it again.

In presenting the award, Civil Aviation director Kevin Ward said the company had very effective systems, which were reflected in an impressive audit record. He said Skywork’s ability to set and maintain its high standards was an example for others to follow.

“Their actions have directly resulted in safety standards being raised, and they have encouraged others in the aviation industry to do the same,” Mr Ward said.

Roger and Miriam said the award was a proud achievement for the Skywork’s team and their attitude executed on a day-to-day basis.

The company, which started 14 years ago, now employs 22 staff including three pilots.

They undertake a wide diversity of work throughout the northern North Island, from jobs in forestry and agriculture to tourist flights, power line work and firefighting. They have been called in to change the goalposts at the North Harbour Stadium, help with track work for the Department of Conservation, relocate endangered fauna, boat salvage and to help with emergency service repairs.

The awards are open to individuals, operators and Roger and Miriam Stevenson accepting their national safety award. organisations involved in aviation throughout NZ.

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Chris says he intends to devote his retirement to rowing his dinghy on Whangateau Harbour, and his four-hectare farmlet where he breeds alpaca and Gotland sheep. His other interests include fine arts, music, education, writing, beekeeping, Italian architecture and landscape/garden design.

“About 10 years ago, Linden and I attended an Italian villas and gardens course in Florence,” he said. “It expanded our understanding of gardens as outdoor rooms, although we are a little constrained here in NZ by the mud!”

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Warkworth Print, owned by Barrie and Anne Wood, which has operated for 10 years in Woodcocks Road, has purchased Northprint, formerly owned by David Person. The Wellsford-based business has been operating for about 20 years, providing a range of commercial printing services. Barrie says Warkworth Print, which employs six staff, prides itself on its up-to-the-minute technology and a turnaround time of 24 hours for most jobs. He says that although the Northprint office will close, a daily courier service to all northern centres will ensure a high level of customer service is maintained.

Harcourts donates

The Mahurangi Community Christian Trust is one of the beneficiaries of the latest round of funding allocations from the Harcourts Foundation. The trust has received $1000 towards the salary of a senior community worker, granted by Strategic Real Estate. Among the other successful recipients from Auckland were the Royal NZ Plunket Society (Waitemata area) and the Hibiscus Coast Citizens Advice Bureau, which will receive $1004 towards marketing costs, granted by Tandem Realty Ltd.

Huhu seals deal

Snells Beach-based animation company Huhu Studios has signed a multimillion dollar production deal with a leading American studio, which produces children’s and family programming. The US Studio, Big Idea Entertainment’s best-selling animated series VeggieTales is the top home video animated series in the US with mums of pre-schoolers. Huhu Studios will produce six all-new, direct-to-video VeggieTales productions over the next two years. They will drive the pre-production, animation and post-production from their New Zealand studio for each title feature. Founder and CEO of Huhu Trevor Yaxley says to work alongside Big Idea is a dream come true.

Horse sense a winner

X’Prime managing director Susan Meszaros, of Warkworth, together with her Australian colleagues Nerida Richards and Rod Vagg, have won an Australian Business Award. Their product FeedXL.com won the Best Software Product in the agriculture category. The website provides horse owners and trainers with a way to formulate balanced and cost effective diets for horses of all breeds, in all disciplines and in all stages of life. Susan says the win is a very welcome pat on the back for the team. “We have literally been working out of our respective garages for the last five years to bring FeedXL to the standard it is today,” she says. “It reinforces our commitment to developing horse nutrition software that is technically superior and very easy to use by anyone involved with horses.”

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Mega revs up for Menz night A brand new Harley Davidson motorcycle will be given away at the Mitre 10 Mega Warkworth Menz night on August 25.

The night will provide an opportunity for Rodney blokes to get their hands dirty, try out new power tools and learn new skills while bonding. Store manager Paul Lee says the event will cater for DIY beginners and for the more experienced home handy man.

“Even men who work in the trades industry will benefit from the night.”

Paul says. “At the very least, they will A Harley Davidson will be given away. have some fun.”

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Warkworth cabinetmaker Neil Taylor has graduated from award-winning apprentice to experienced tradesman and is now starting his own business based in Glenmore Drive.

As an apprentice cabinetmaker Neil won the Australian Woodworking Industry Suppliers Association’s John Tiddy Memorial Award and a trip to AWISA (Australian Woodworking Industry Suppliers Association), the biggest woodworking show in the southern hemisphere.

Neil says he has been interested in woodwork for as long as he can remember, having spent time since childhood tinkering with wood alongside his grandfathers who were both in the industry. Seven years of experience working for other local contractors in all aspects of the trade has only reinforced his enthusiasm.

Through his new business, he is looking forward to having more creative input and working collaboratively with customers to realise their needs.

His services include the design, construction and installation of any interior cabinetry for new and existing houses, including complete kitchens and specialist storage solutions.

Neil says customised designs extend beyond kitchens and fitted wardrobes to maximise storage and floor space in every room of the house, including

Experienced real estate agents Andrew Steens and Angela Wain have purchased the Mike Pero franchise for the Matakana Coast area.

The area covers Warkworth, Snells Beach, Omaha, Matakana and Leigh, as well as the villages and rural areas in between.

Since starting in late June, the office has listed 20 properties and four are already under contract. Andrew, who handles the listing and marketing of properties, says they have been overwhelmed by the positive response of both sellers and buyers to the Mike Pero brand.

“The brand name is well-known and distinctive, which we believe has helped elevate the profile of these properties in the marketplace,” he says. “We also get a lot more visits on the internet.”

Mike Pero Real Estate is the first major nationally recognised brand to reduce the cost of selling real estate. The savings are as much as 25 percent in some cases by bringing the commission rate down to only 2.95 percent for the first $390,000 and 1.95 percent thereafter.

The administration fee, which is charged by most agencies, has been reduced from typically $500 to $395.

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A skilled cabinetmaker can readily match finishes and styles to match existing cabinetry and interior design or can seamlessly refurbish existing cabinets with new hardware, doors, facings or fittings to provide a costeffective makeover, he says.

Having lived in Pt Wells all his life, Neil is a keen boatie and fisherman, and will be working throughout the Mahurangi region, offering a skilled job, attention to detail and a willingness to tackle projects of all sizes.

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“For example, on a $400,000 sale, the commission is only $13,903 including GST and administration, compared to up to $18,500 with most other major brands,” she says. “In these economic times, keeping costs down is really important to most people.”

Andrew and Angela say a solid endorsement of the Mike Pero brand is the recent addition of real estate veteran Ross Harvey, former owner of Harveys Real Estate, who is the company’s national sales manager.

“Mike Pero enables top performing salespeople to take on their own franchises and determine their own futures without being held back by all the cost structures of middle management, administration, office overheads and branch margins,” Ross says.

“All this equates to a reduction in delivery costs, allowing the business to lower the cost to the vendor selling the home.”

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The Rodney Local Board resolved to support the reinstatement of the Kawau Island Advisory Committee (KIAC) at its meeting in Orewa on July 11. Auckland Council did not retain KIAC after the amalgamation last November prompting the local board resolution.

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TTT Plumbing Ltd Twenty years experience in the plumbing business has given Mark Sim an appreciation of what it means to provide good customer service.

Originally from East London, South Africa, he has worked for Grant MacLean, of Grace Developments, in Snells Beach, for the past three years. When Grant recently shifted to Rotorua, Mark took over Grant’s business and renamed it TTT Plumbing Ltd. This name came as a result of being ‘tried, tested and trusted’ over the past 20 years in plumbing.

“My wife Wendy and I ran a large plumbing business in East London, employing 28 staff with five vans on the road,” he says. “But I like being back on the tools.”

Apart from some terminology differences – hot water cyclinders are called geysers in South Africa, and joiners are connectors – Mark says plumbing and drainage work in NZ and South Africa are very similar. The couple, along with their two daughters, emigrated three-and-a-half years ago.

“We’ve been made to feel very welcome and we really appreciate living in a calm and peaceful society.”

They are involved in the Mahurangi Vineyard Church and Mark helps with maintenance at the Springboard

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Wendy teaches mosaics at Mahurangi Christian School and she and her daughters are busy establishing their own charms4u bracelet business.

Mark says plumbing is his passion. He does new house plumbing, maintenance and drainlaying. His advice to people going away for more than a week is to turn their water off at the mains.

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He says environmental standards cover a range of issues including management of flora and fauna, hazardous waste and toxic spills.

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Hot on the heels of the release of the discussion document for the Auckland Spatial Plan Auckland Unleashed are the Local Board Plans. The Rodney Local Board Plan addresses a range of social, economic, environmental and cultural issues where the Local Board will seek improvements over the next three years. The priorities identified in the plan will inform the annual Local Board Agreements, which are the basis upon which funding will be allocated for various projects in local areas. It is, therefore, important that from the outset there is a high level of local public involvement in this process.

Having read the draft Local Board Plan there are many unknowns but also some specifics that it will be worth endorsing. For example, initiatives to facilitate programmes to support economic growth will be led and funded by the Local Board. Whilst such initiatives should surely be supported, there is no detail within the plan as to the nature of these initiatives. This is probably because of the timing involved in preparing the plan and the fact that the plan is in the consultation phase. The plan states that there will be Business Improvement Districts, mainstreet organisations and youth programmes. However, detail beyond this is not provided, nor are any other options canvassed. The plan does state though that interventions to create local job opportunities and so on will be investigated. Will the outcomes of such investigations be consulted on at a later date?

In my opinion, there are a number of local issues that could be more directly reflected in the plan such as car parking in Warkworth and the constraints this has on local commercial development, the environmental sensitivities of the Whangateau and Mahurangi harbours, and programmes to improve water quality in these locations.

I also think it would be useful for the community, if forward planning documents such as structure plans and mainstreet upgrades were specifically listed, perhaps in an appendix, and also that areas where new structure plans will be required are specifically stated. Being more specific will ensure that projects implemented over the next three years, through the Local Board Plan, will be more representative of the community wishes. Otherwise, there is a danger that issues advocated for by more vocal representation will achieve their desired outcomes at the expense of other projects that may also be worthy. The only way the Local Board can effectively make decisions on behalf of local communities is if people are involved through the consultation process and clearly state what they want and what they don’t want.

Consultation on the Rodney Local Board Plan closes on August 8. See also Viewpoint p10.

The Swell Café at Leigh, which offers both sit-down meals and takeaway, has new owners. Nick Chandra and his family are revamping the menu and opening seven days a week. The new menu will offer a three-course set menu, which will change regularly, authentic Indian cuisine and café style food.

Nick, his wife Preeti and his parents will oversee the running of the café.

His father Jack, who will be the café manager, has had previous experience in the hospitality industry.

Nick has worked full-time as a senior teacher at Birkdale Intermediate School for 10 years and is a keen sportsman, playing soccer for Birkenhead United and supporting the All Blacks. He says the new business venture offered his family an investment opportunity.

“We chose Leigh because it is such a beautiful place,” he says. “My family and I look forward to meeting all the different visitors and local residents. We have kept on the

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manager who was tired of spending long hours away from home, factory managers and teachers.

Gary ensures team members are ready by providing short courses and a chance to work alongside experienced operators for at least two weeks. Ongoing advice and assistance is also provided.

“Mowing and maintaining properties requires certain skills that can be taught, but it’s equally important that franchisees are helpful and trustworthy.

Elderly clients in particular often have little jobs that need doing around the home and we are happy to help out when we can.”

Gary says the company’s clients are generally hard working people who like having a garden, but don’t have the time to maintain it. Growth in the region has meant around 1000 new clients each year on Gary’s books.

“We aim to give clients the best lawn in the street, and there are certain tricks to achieving that. One is mowing lawns frequently, but not on too low a setting so that the grass thickens nicely.”

Working locally has allowed Gary, who has lived with his family on the Coast for more than a decade, to spend time attending his three children’s rugby, netball and basketball games, and he also enjoyed a stint as president of the local Toastmasters.

“We try to ensure all our franchisees work close to home – in their local suburb if possible. This makes good business sense but is also helpful for families and from a community point of view.”

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Jim’s Mowing’s distinctive green trailers are a familiar sight around the Hibiscus Coast, and regional franchisor Gary Turton of Army Bay, who oversees the Coast franchisees, says the lawn mowing and garden maintenance services are in great demand locally.

Recently Gary expanded his operation and he is now franchisor for the former Rodney area and Northland. This has put Gary back behind a mower, until he can find enough suitable franchisees to cope with demand.

Gary sold his business importing computer software seven years ago to purchase a Jim’s Mowing franchise. He says it was a great move for his physical and mental health.

“I needed to de-stress and doing active outdoor work was ideal,” Gary says. “I lost 10kgs and saw a lot more of my family. I didn’t need the gym membership any more, as I was effectively being paid to keep fit.”

These days Gary’s role includes interviewing potential franchisees and providing ongoing training for team members working towards their Certificate in Horticulture.

He says Jim’s Mowing selects its franchisees with care and only those who are good with clients, hardworking, motivated and selfdisciplined make the cut.

He says most of those chosen to take up a Jim’s Mowing franchise are professionals in their mid-30s to 50s, who are looking for a lifestyle change.

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Nominations close on October 14 and judging will take place in December.

The winners and runners-up in each category will be honoured at a gala awards dinner in February.

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Their picks for the top value travel destinations in 2011 go well beyond a simple list of under-the-radar hot spots, since many of those tend to be remote and not particularly walletfriendly. In fact, the only destinations they’ve included that require far-flung travels are ones where the dollar travels even further once you touch down.

Enticing exchange rates, increased accessibility at decreased costs, special event promotions, and extraordinary comparative value were just some of the factors that helped them narrow the lens. And in the end, all of these budgetfriendly locales offer a high degree of affordability, in addition to distinctive and memorable travel experiences.

Hot spot travel destinations: yy Sandwiched between Thailand and Laos to the north and Vietnam to the south, and fronting the Gulf of Thailand, Cambodia is less trammelled and less expensive than

its heavily touristed neighbours. yy County Clare, on Ireland’s rugged western coast, boasts spectacular natural landscapes like the Cliffs of Moher, as well as a slew of medieval castles, quaint towns, and challenging golf courses. yy Even as the Dominican Republic’s sandy shores pile up accolades and prop up buzz-worthy resorts, the second-largest island in the Caribbean remains one of the region’s most affordable. yy Denver ‘wows’ with a thriving pedestrian district, impressive craft brewery scene, and a fleet of new budget routes. Day trips to surrounding ski areas are also a savvy way to hit the slopes. yy Visiting oenophiles to the Finger Lakes region can expect roads and tasting rooms free of congestion, while reaping the bounty of one of the most affordable wine country destinations in the country. yy Guanajuato offers the same narrow cobblestone pathways, pastelhued hillside homes, and elaborate colonial churches without the Americanisation that some San Miguel visitors now decry. yy Nicaragua, Costa Rica’s neighbour to the north, has finally come into its own, putting its tumultuous

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who built a vast empire here. yy Toronto bursts with food, festivals, and artistic flair, all with a distinctly international vibe. The famed Toronto International Film Festival, held annually in September, is celebrating its 36th year this year.

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Winter holiday escapes just a short flight away With the cold kicking in and the NZ dollar on the rise there has never been a better time to book your seat in the sun. Need some inspiration?

Here are the top five destinations for this month:

Fiji Just a short three- hour flight from Auckland, magical Fiji is made up of 333 jewel-like islands of which only about 100 are inhabited. Fiji is the real meaning of a pacific paradise – palmfringed resorts, beautiful beaches and the friendliest people who will meet and greet you with the famous “bula”.

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Hawai’i Palm trees, pretty beaches and warm, clear weather, fabulous resorts and five-star cuisine – Hawai’i has it all.

What makes Hawai’i even more special? The Hawaiian’s call it the Aloha Spirit, a philosophy of caring for and respecting visitors.

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Rarotonga Only 32 kilometres in circumference, Rarotonga is easy to explore either on a famous scooter, the ‘island bus’, in a car or jeep. As you get to know the island you will be captivated by the lingering fragrance of frangipani and the relaxed pace to which you quickly become accustomed.

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Simple measures keep homes secure while owners away There are a number of straightforward preventative measures and steps that homeowners can take to keep their home secure when going away on holiday.

Insite Security director Chris Martin says when homeowners are going away or are out of their house for any period of time, they should always activate their burglar alarm.

“Have an alarm system professionally installed and consider having it monitored by a reputable local security company,” Chris says.

“Insurance claims may be invalidated if you fail to turn a security system on.

Make sure doors, windows and other entry and exit points from your house have good quality, effective catches and locks. Use deadlocks if possible and get into the habit of always using them.”

Chris recommends always locking doors and windows at night.

“Don’t leave a door key hidden outside; burglars know all the places to look. Remember to keep garden sheds and garages secure, and lock away tools and ladders.

Installing sensor lights on access paths or around main external doors is a good idea.”

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Chris says get to know your neighbours and develop plans to deal with problems or suspicious activity. Exchanging phone numbers or emergency contact details is a good start.

“If you are going away, neighbours can collect your mail or newspaper and make your place look occupied by turning on lights, parking a vehicle in your driveway, hanging washing on your line or mowing lawns.

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The human element

When you are on your trip of a lifetime or just a short break away, and the next volcano explodes, an earthquake strikes, airline crew go on strike or there is an outbreak of some new disease – who are you going to call? No computer is going to proactively rebook you or find you a hotel so you don’t have to sleep at the airport or try to get through to the airlines for days on end.

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When you book that next holiday are you sure you have the taxes, currency, fees, time zones and locations correct, and are you still getting the cheapest price? The photos on websites are always of the best room in the hotel, the best part of the beach, spectacular views you will see and inevitably this is not what you get when you arrive there. Travel agents have years of experience, both with the operators and through their own personal travel,

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Here are some of the best travel tips from some local travel experts: World Travellers Warkworth, director Lynette Giles –

yy No matter where you travel and what situation you are in, try to maintain an upbeat and positive attitude. A smile is always received much better than a confrontational or sour manner. This way you most likely will receive better service and people will willing go that extra mile for you. Everything that happens on holiday is a life experience and you will look back on it as a great learning curve. yy Booking through a good and trusted travel agent and taking out travel insurance can literally be your lifesaver. With the terrible world events that have happened recently – ash clouds, tsunamis, earthquakes, this has become more apparent.

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Harvey World Travel Warkworth, travel professional Chris Smith –

yy Include a seven-night cruise in the middle of an eight-week European holiday to break up the itinerary into two separate itineraries. You get the benefit of relaxing after the initial hustle and bustle of getting to Europe and the touring of Europe you’ve done so far. It also provides quality time to spend with your travel partner and for post-card writing, doing laundry and the bonus of seeing a few more places that you hadn’t planned on seeing

yy When labelling luggage before leaving home, be sure to address your bag tags with your first stop address not your home address. Take a supply of address cards with you to update your bag tags as you travel.

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yy If you are a foodie, don’t be afraid to try the local fare. Some of the best food can be found at local restaurants and market stalls and be sure to always drink lots of water when travelling regardless of the temperature.

yy If you enjoy shopping, unpack your packed suitcase or backpack the day before you depart, and leave half of the contents behind as this will leave more space for souvenirs.

Tourist safety advice When travelling overseas be cautious to avoid being scammed. Tourists are often easy targets. Some international scams include, taxi drivers with no meter in their vehicles who charge excessive amounts and take a long time to take get somewhere. Other scams include a distract-and-grab tactic where one person distracts the tourist while the other pick pockets them. Thieves tend to target popular tourist destinations, transportation depots, and large venues and events. Source top-travel-tips.com

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Fiji and Rarotonga remain firm favourites with New Zealanders when choosing package holidays, but for those who are looking for something a little different, Samoa is a certainly worth considering.

It’s a safe and relatively inexpensive destination, which offers all that travellers expect from a tropical locale – white sandy beaches rimmed by coconut palms and warm aquamarine swimming lagoons within coral reefs.

Samoa’s centuries old culture and customs, based on Fa’a Samoa, adds another dimension to any visit.

Car hire is often included when booking, as driving around the islands of Upolu and Savai’i is fun and adventurous. Recent road rule changes means that cars in Samoa also drive on the same side of the road as NZ. The NZ dollar’s strong performance against the US dollar is also making family packages to the US more attractive and affordable. Additionally, there is increasing interest in packages and tours to South America, and Argentina and Peru in particular.

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54A Mangawhai Heads Road, Mangawhai www.northglass.co.nz

sales@compositejoinery.co.nz www.compositejoinery.co.nz

Say No to Leaky Homes

THE ULTIMATE ALUMINIUM

WINDOW AND DOOR FLASHING SYSTEM

• Robust, Good Looking and Durable • Specify Best Practice, Specify Flashman • The only Flashing System Guaranteed

Northland 0800 55 66 00 www.flashman.co.nz

09 431 4999

Snells Beach

MOTORS – 2008 LIMITED –

 425 5355

1 Hamatana Road - Snells Beach

Fax: 09 422 2011

Mobile Mechanical ServiceS On site servicing of your vehicle • Engine tunes • Brake checks • Lube services

• Cam belt replacement • Shock replacement • Exhaust repairs

John Young Ph (09) 425 7781 • Mob 0274 828 293 Hours: Mon – Fri 8am – 5pm

Your local Auto Electrical & Battery Specialist

27 Glenmore Drive, Warkworth Phone Mike: 09 425 7969 Email: autec@clear.net.nz

Unit 4, 6-14 Glenmore Drive, Warkworth

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Panel & Paint | Trellis & Fencing | Carpenters, Builders, Roofers & Suppliers | Scaffolding

Wayne

Ian

EDMONDS & MASON PANEL & PAINT Private & All Insurance Work

Ph 425 8723 • Fax 425 9526 Wayne 021 765 706 or Ian 021 977 729 47 Woodcocks Road, Warkworth

Email: autoglassww@xtra.co.nz

Matakana Trellis & Fencing Fences - Gates - Screens Pergola - Trellis - Timber 1A Matakana Valley Rd Ph: 422 9550 Fax: 422 9635

The

Trellis Guy

RODNEY TRELLIS Trellis - Panels - Fencing Installations - all shapes and sizes Specialities: Framed Archways – Superior Trellis Pedestrian Gate Frames (mortised) Trellis spray painting / oiling Gazebo's ~ dove cotes ~ pergolas

Snells Beach • Warkworth • Orewa

• Custom made • Quality material • Quality workmanship

Also see Lance for your supply of Native and Landscaping plants

Ph 09 422 5737 • 027 272 7561 Fax 09 422 5800

115

CARPENTER-JOINER • Terraces • Alterations • New Housing

• Renovations • Maintenance • Small jobs a specialty

NEIL KOSE

Phone 09 425 5491 • Mobile 027 275 1172

872 Kaipara Flats Road Ph: 425 7627 • Fax 422 4976

bASIC

         

tRADES Rob Heron 021 117 3033 425 4027 a/hrs bildit4u@live.com

Concrete Work Retaining Walls Fences and Decks Repairs/Maintenance New Homes Renovations Roofing Gib Stopping Recladding Bathroom and Kitchen Makeovers

AWARD WINNING BUILDER

• Design & build • New homes • Renovation • Maintenance • Fences & decks • Project management • Alterations & additions • Shade & outdoor living areas

RICHARD WILCOCK

Auckland region house of the year 2008 For the construction of:

• Architecturally designed homes • New houses • Decks • Alterations • Fences

Phone: 027 4771 583 email: rwb@xtra.co.nz www.rwbuilder.co.nz 152M

GOODWIN CONSTRUCTION alterations and additions decking and fencing

creating better homes All aspects of building undertaken Alterations • Additions • New homes

DAN GOODWIN p 09 425 9443 m 021 929 749 warkworthgoodwins@gmail.com

Rob Heron

Ph 425 4027 • mob 021 117 3033 bildit4u@live.com

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

JK BUILDING

Your local Formsteel Distributor Specialising in:

• Carports • Verhandas • Boat Covers • Covered Yards • Campervan Covers

Call now for a FREE QUOTE!

09-423 7241

Roofing N.Z

CC CERTIFICATE

Long Run Iron Specialists New Re-Roofs & Cladding

Code of Compliance Certificate Consultancy

B R A D S H AW BUILDING

Phone 09 422 7170 • Mobile 021 489 330 Email stevebradshaw107@gmail.com

• slabs • flooring

• beams & posts • mulch

• panelling • firewood

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

362 Matakana Valley Rd, Matakana 0948

ph 422 7716 • fax 422 7717 matakanasawmill@xtra.co.nz

Servicing Auckland - Rodney - Kaipara

NATHAN HOUSTON Ph: 09 422 2131

Mob: 021 220 5000

470 KAiPArA FlATS rOAd, WArKWOrTH126

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

PHONE 0800 622 7929

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

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

warkworthscaffolding@xtra.co.nz

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Tiling | Brick & Block Layers | Concrete Specialists | Construction & Earthworks | Engineering | Flooring | Electrical | Architects, Survey & Property Valuers

Astute TILING SERVICES

Tiling & Waterproofing Bricks • Blocks • Paving

Craftsman Tiler | High Quality Workmanship Accredited Waterproof Membrane Installer Specialist in Epoxy Grout | NZQA Trade Certified

WARKWORTH BRICKLAYING SERVICES LTD

Simon Bennett 09 431-5723 or 021 320-705 email: astute1@ubernet.co.nz 72 Cames Road, RD5 Wellsford 0975

Phone Alan Berthelsen 021 780 170 • A/hrs 425 8252

021 2800 233 www.nzconcrete.co.nz

BASED IN MATAKANA

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

KMD • Trenching - Footings - Landscaping • Drilling - Tip Truck • Diggers from 2 tonne to 13 tonne Phone Nigel Kensington 09 422 9277 • Mobile 0274 844 544

R.K. PADDISON CONTRACTING LTD • Truck Hire • Metal Supplies • Bulk Cartage

Servicing all of Rodney Discount for onsite payments Diamond Sawing • Decorative Cutting Wall Cutting - Drilling • Drives • Slabs 29 D Peters Way, Silverdale Ph 0800 55 66 88

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

43 years experience

Owner/Driver: Ray 38 Coquette Street, Warkworth Ph 422 3450 or 0274 955 566 • Fax 09 422 3451

MATAKANA EXCAVATORS BILL REA

32 years owner/operator

(Civil engineering qualified) 1.6 Tonne Mini Excavator • 4WD Tip Truck For all your earthworks / landscaping

Dams ● Winching ● Bulldozing ● Driveways House Sites ● Landscaping ● Earthmoving ● Sub Divisions

Carpet, Vinyl, Cork & Ceramic Tiles Installation Service Overlocking Service Free Measure and Quote sales@rodneyflooring.co.nz

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

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

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

Quality Control Strategies for Building & Construction Ventures • Architectural Design Review • Building and Construction Audit • Quality Control Strategies • Procedures for Setting the Standards • Construction Materials Selection Advice

• Electrician • Gates & Automation

T.T.E. DESIGNS ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNERS

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

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

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

Ren Love & Associates

COASTAL CONCEPTS

t. 09 422 2175 m. 027 497 0464 e. cc2004@xtra.co.nz

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

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

Over 30 years experience

For independent advice phone Ren on 09 422 5708 or 027 473 5954

Lamb & moLLoy Ltd SURVEYORS

Prompt, professional advice and service for all Subdivisions and Land Development Work

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

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

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Lawn Mowing & Landscaping | Property Maintenance | Arborists | Retail | Health & Beauty | Furniture | Carpet & Upholstery | Interior Design | Painters & Decorators

LAWN-TAMER GARDENING SERVICES

TOTAL LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION

tree and shrub pruning Garden maintenance & tidy-ups Lawn Mowing • Hedge Trimming

for complete quality projects

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

Steve Rigby (Nat.Cert.Hort)

• Digger • Truck • Tractor

Qualified & insured • Competitive rates • 15 yrs experience Phone 021 208 7848 or A/hrs 09 425 7471 steverigby@clear.net.nz

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

home & property maintenance

Cross Country

General household carpentry and repairs • Decks • Stairs • Handrails • Fences • Doors • Letterboxes

Property maintenance for permanent or absentee homeowners

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

JB’s No 1 LANDSCAPING SERVICES

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

SeRvicing HiBiScUS coaSt to mangaWHai

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

For all your property maintenance and small building projects Phone to discuss YOUR requirements 021 423 860 - 423 8619 a/h handyman@bruno.co.nz • www.bruno.co.nz

Arcadia

Tree Care Specialising in; • Fine pruning • Tree removal • Stump grinding • Hedge trimming

Ph Kevin on 021 725 757

12B Wood Street, Mangawhai Heads M 021 280 4008 P 09 431 4651 E mwiappliance@gmail.com 144M

Beauty Therapy & Nail Creations

Grant & Jeanette Stewart Owner/Operators

100% MANGAWHAI ELECTRICAL 12b Wood Street, Mangawhai Heads

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

Alison Wech

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

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

www.100percent.co.nz

Furniture Wellsford

for head to toe pampering

Best furniture deals with Dave everytime!

Phone 09 423 7302 149 Rodney St, Wellsford

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

Email: padgayewebb@gmail.com

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

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

Contemporary beauty treatments for women Personalised Skin & Body Treatments 2159 Cove Road West, Mangawhai Phone Wendy - 09 4315273 email: info@beauty-within.co.nz www.beauty-within.co.nz

FROG POOL FARM

DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

EXCELLENCE IN FURNITURE

CARPET CLEANING

Recycled Matai

Custom Built Kitchens

NZ Made Solid Wood

Ph 425 9030 • Dome Valley 5 minutes past Warkworth

A BRUSH WITH ART

EXPERT PAINTING AND DECORATING

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

Emergency Flood Service Technical Experience 12 years Fully qualified and certified

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

Certified Member of the Carpet Cleaning Association of NZ

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

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

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Painters & Decorators | Home Services | Heat Pumps | Water Pump Services | Marine & Small Engines | Plumbing | Printers & Website Design | Computer & TV Services | Water Deliveries

Leigh Decorators

AUTHORISED AGENT

Pumps / Water Tanks / Filtration / Treatment Spa & Pool Shop / Pool Valet Service Water Blasters / Sprayers Hose & Fittings / Mobile & Workshop Service 31 WOODCOCKS RD - WARKWORTH - PH 425 9100

NGS

HOME SERVICES SECURITY DOORS • SHUTTERS • SCREENS Agents for

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

AWN I

DS N I L B

• Installation of all VLR products • Blind cleaning and repairs • Insect screen repairs For FREE quotes phone Frank on

09 4222 603 or 021 2144 250

since 1966

vlr.frank@yahoo.co.nz | www.venluree.co.nz

Pump & Filtration Services (2007) Ltd

LTD

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

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

www.abelinstalls.co.nz

H2O PUMPS Water Treatment

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

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

Pumping Systems

Owen Ward

Phone 021 771 878 • 24hrs 09 425 6002 Email: h2opumps@xtra.co.nz MoBILe eFTPos AVAILABLe

water pumps

New Pump Sales

Service

Installation

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

0800 PURE WATER

Phone/Fax 425-5619 Mobile 0800 733 765

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

OUTBOARD MOTOR SERVICING

ST E P H E N

J O N E S L T D

P LU M B I N G STEPHEN JONES

09 422 7618

Available from:

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

Argyll Angle

58-60 Queen Street Warkworth

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

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

027 494 5499

steve@purewaterservices.co.nz

www.purewaterservices.co.nz

WATSON

PLUMBING & GAS

LTD

K & R PUMP SERVICES ltd

BLOCKED DRAINS CLEARED! SEWER & STORMWATER

utilising A.E.S. Hydrojet Cleaning Machine Drain location / camera inspection

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

Workshop: (09) 423 8576 | wpg.ltd@xtra.co.nz 152M

PRINTING SPECIALS

‘ T H E D . I . Y. W E B S I T E ’

FLYERS A4*

PLANS

Black - 500 for $46 Black - A1 $6, A2 $3.50 Colour - 200 for $69 Colour - A1 $30, A2 $20 *conditions apply SCANNING up to 36” 3 Alnwick Street Warkworth Ph 425 9394 •chaprint@xtra.co.nz

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

Phone Ian on 027 495 8566

ezSite

We’re Local.

0508 WEBDESIGN

www.ezSite.co.nz

Household Water Deliveries 0800 747 928 mobile: 027 556 6111

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Tank Cleaning & Testing | Septic Tank Cleaning | Office Supplies | Auto Wreckers | Storage | Furniture Removals | Key Cutting

TANK WATER TESTING

Rodney Septic Tank Cleaning

We collect samples of your tank or bore water, have them analysed for microbes at an IANZ reg. laboratory.

Our written report explains the results and makes recommendations.

clean. care. repair.

WATER TANK & WATER APPLICATION CLEANING AGENCY Phone John or Annette Carr p: 09 425 7477 | m: 027 240 7791 | f: 09 425 7483 email: mobikair@xtra.co.nz

Peter Cairns

Phone Simon Breeze (09) 422 9345

tankwater@xtra.co.nz | www.tankwatertesting.info

Mangawhai: Phil Lathrote 431 4608 | 027 493 8961

JMS

Limited

Joy’s Media Supplies

027 239 2167 09 426 9015 • 09 412 7644

153M

Supplying everything your office needs to be productive • Data tapes • Cartridges • Stationery • Furniture • Printers • Ergonomic products • Computers, hardware, software and accessories If it’s not listed, call and enquire

We cut keys for domestic, commercial and automotive

WE NEED CARS FOR – $$$ PAID RECKINGWellsford WFurniture

Ex BNZ Building • 09 423 8535

2 Glenmore Drive, Warkworth Ph (09) 425 7835 or (09) 425 7730

Joy 4222587 • info@jms.net.nz • www.jms.net.nz

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

PHONE 09 425 5597

KeyWARKWORTH Cutting SERVICE AUTO WRECKERS FOR ALL NEW & USED PARTS

Over 20 years industry experience

Warkworth FURNITURE REMOVALS

SNELLS BEACH

MobWELLSFORD 027 494 6370 • Phone 422 7166

WELLSFORD

Key CuttinG SERVICE

We cut keys for domestic, commercial and automotive Ex BNZ Building • 09 423 8535

Furniture Wellsford

146M

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

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

FOR LEASE

FITNESS LINE DANCING Wednesday evenings – Ladies Bowling Club, Shoesmith Road, Warkworth. Thursday mornings – Paparoa Hall, Paparoa. Enquiries phone Jan 422 5191.

FLIGHTS

SCENIC FLIGHTS $39, 20 mins;

NORTH CAPE FLIGHTS $375

each. Min 3 passengers.

Rodney Aero Club Ph 425 8735 or Rod Miller Phone 425 5612

CAFE / CATERING – OMAHA

Omaha Beach Golf Club is seeking applications of interest to lease the Omaha Beach Club Cafe with a fully equipped kitchen. A walk in ready to start operation.

Preferred applicants would have a proven experience in the cafe, catering and hospitality industry. This would suit an owner operator with casual staff.

Phone John 09 422 7551 ext 3, mobile 021 339 329

FOR HIRE

FOR SALE

HALLS FOR HIRE. The Warkworth Town Hall (limit 99 people) and the old Masonic Hall are available for hire at reasonable rates. Contact the Warkworth Service Centre of the Auckland Council on toll-free (09) 301 0101.

FREEVIEW 1080 high definition decoder with recorder $275. Freeview installations dish decoder complete from $450. Call Jim THE MAINTENANCE MAN 422 3725 or 021 254 2048.

LOG SPLITTER Half day or full day.

Phone Malcolm 021 720 650.

Blank decks made from 7 ply Canadian Maple. Three sizes 7.75, 8.0 & 8.125. Great pop, shape, concave and quality - hard to snap or chip.

PUHOI CENTENNIAL HALL Capacity 200, reasonable rates. Contact Kathy 09 422 0891 or puhoi.hall@hiko.co.nz

FOR SALE

FIREWOOD - FREE DELIVERY 4 cubic metre trailer $300, half trailer $175.

Ph Joal 021 431 200 or 09 431 2640.

RAWLEIGH PRODUCTS Phone Patrick 425 0448.

available.

SKATEBOARD DECKS

Only $55 each including FREE installed grip tape.

Phone Noah (09) 815 2208 w/days or (09) 422 6000 w/ends HEALTH SERVICES

BOWTECH / BOWEN THERAPY

Contact Adele 0800 BOWEN 4 U (0800 269 364)

Shiatsu Workshop

to enhance your wellbeing Saturday 10th & 17th September, 8th, 15th & 22nd October 10am-4pm in Kaiwaka.

Phone Michèle 021 0262 7037 or email: michelevdk@gmail.com www.moveintowholeness.co.nz

HOBBIES & RECREATION

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



$49, 30 mins. Min. 3 passengers. Trial flights $75. Gift vouchers available.

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

Min. 3 passengers.

HEALTH SERVICES



ELECTRONIC SERVICES AUDIO * VIDEO * TV * CABLING Installation, Tuning, Troubleshooting.

Freeview basic install complete $425.

Andrew 021 466 394.

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

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

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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

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

HOME MAINTENANCE BRIGHT OUTLOOK WINDOW CLEANING - We provide window cleaning services, insect spraying and house washing. Prompt and reliable service. Phone 021 106 5717.

LAWNMOWING AND PROPERTY CARE. Also Hedge, Clean-up, Rubbish, Gutter Clear, Waterblast, General Handyman. Guaranteed and Insured. Call Jim’s Mowing 0800 4 JIM JIM (546 546).

PHOTOGRAPHIC & DIGITAL PRESERVE YOUR MEMORIES

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

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

TRAVEL

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

Held in Orewa and Warkworth.

For enquiries phone 09 425 8130.

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

Held in Orewa & Warkworth.

Phone 422 2102 or 021 023 20297

SOUTH AMERICA EXPLORER 15 NIGHT PACKAGE including flights ex Auckland, 1 night Buenos Aires, 14 night cruise aboard Celebrity Infinity, all taxes and gratuities. From $8895pp balcony stateroom. Departs 29 January 2012. For more information contact Lynette at World Travellers Warkworth Ph: (09) 425 8009 or email lynette@ warkworthtravel.co.nz

Sponsored by Mahurangi Matters

WARKWORTH LIMOUSINE

(White, not a stretch) available.

See www.warkworthlimousine.co.nz or phone 425 5065

 C HUR C H

N OT I C E S

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

Hall Bookings Ph 425 8053

TUITION GUITAR LESSONS – PRIVATE 1-ON-1 Classical, Modern, Spanish Tablature or Note reading. All ages welcome. Contact Heather 09 425 8707 or 021 126 8868.

Snell's Beach Community Church

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

Point Wells Community Church

SITUATIONS VACANT

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

Wellsford

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Tuesday 23rd August 2011, 11am, Wellsford Community Centre.

All welcome.

Ventilation & Heating SaleS Rep Wanted Email your CV to: contact@energysmartsolutions.co.nz

EMPLOYMENT FOR ALL WHO NEED IT

Good food that’s Gluten Free

18b Glenmore Dr, Warkworth

09 425 9593

elocinfoods@xtra.co.nz www.elocinfoods.co.nz

FREE JP SERVICE

Every Monday, 10am-2pm Old Masonic Hall, Baxter St, Warkworth.

No appointment necessary.

Services include witnessing, affidavits, immigration & marriage dissolution Sponsored by Mahurangi Matters

PUHOI HISTORICAL SOCIETY meets every 3rd Wed, 7.30pm, Puhoi Museum records room. All welcome. Museum winter hours are Sat & Sun, 1pm-4pm.

PUHOI SPORTS CLUB are calling for expressions of interest from anyone interested in RUNNING THE KITCHEN ON CLUB NIGHTS

For all enquiries email: gay.murphy@slingshot.co.nz WELLSFORD ATHLETICS CLUB AGM Tuesday 23rd August, 7pm at La Padella.

All welcome. Enquiries phone 423 7191.

Requirements are: A computer and basic email/internet skills.

Choose a time available package that suits you.

• 5 hours per week with an income of $25,000 pa • 20 hours per week with an income of $50,000 pa • 40 hours per week with an income of $100,000 pa Send a short CV of work, or no work, in the last few years; the reason for choosing the time package - 5, 20 or 40 hours; and a contact phone number.

Reply by email to: jobs4u23@gmail.com

TRAVEL TUTANKHAMUN IN MELBOURNE 2 NIGHT PACKAGE from $789pp.

Includes flights ex Auckland, accommodation and entry into the Tutankhamun Exhibit at the Melbourne Museum. Travel 12 August to 29 September. For more information contact Debbie at World Travellers Warkworth Ph: (09) 425 8009 or email debbie@warkworthtravel.co.nz ROYAL CARIBBEAN 14 NIGHT CRUISE from Honolulu to Auckland. Features Honolulu, Papeete, Moorea & Bora Bora. Departs 21 September 2011 from $1539pp. For more information contact Kelly at World Travellers Warkworth for more info Ph: (09) 425 8009 or email kelly@warkworthtravel.co.nz

Mahurangi

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

Phone Gavin 027 4766115.

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

Presbyterian Church

5 Pulham Road, Warkworth Phone 425 8861 www.mahu.org.nz Sunday August 7th

WANTED TO RENT LEIGH / MATHESONS BAY AREA, House wanted to rent from September 2011. Please call Caroline 0212018859

Family Service at Mahurangi College at 10am preceded by "brunch" at 9am.

All Welcome.

Sunday Services 9am & 10.30am

WORK WANTED EMERGENCY STAFF SHORTAGE? View www.findaminda.co.nz CASUAL VACANCY? findaminda.co.nz

View

www.

REID EQUESTRIAN ENGINEERING, Wellsford. Float rebuilds, horse truck conversions, etc. Dog kennels made to measure. Quality work. Phone Ron 423 9666.

‘ONE OFF’ JOB? View www.findaminda. co.nz 55+ AND WANT OCCASIONAL WORK? View www.findaminda.co.nz

VEHICLES PARK & SELL Gull Snells Beach. Weekly rates. Great exposure. Ph 09 425 4092.

CLASSIFIED DEADLINE for August 17 issue is August 10 Phone 425 9068 to book your classified advertising

CATHOLIC CHURCH

Phone 425 8545

www.holyname.org.nz

Holy Mass Timetable: WARKWORTH

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

PUHOI

SS. Peter & Paul Church Sunday: 8.30am

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Brief Puhoi planting day increases diversity Puhoi Landcare Group is encouraging the public to pitch in and help plant Puhoi River Park on August 21, from 10am-12pm. Chairperson Shelley Hackett says it’s the group’s third year of planting to increase diversity in the regenerating area. “It’s a great place to plant because it’s a public space right in the middle of Puhoi that everyone can access and they can watch the trees they have planted grow,” she says. The planting of colonising species such as manuka, karamu, cabbage tree and flax will help to attract birds and other species. All ages are welcome and volunteers are asked to bring their own spade and gloves. A sausage sizzle will be held afterwards. For information contact Shelley 09 422 0076.

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Others join call for Mansion House restoration re-think

Tourist operator Kawau Water Taxi has joined others concerned about the state of Mansion House, on Kawau Island.

Taxi service owner Robert Van of options, including funding and Heiningen says he often receives mixed management, and apply to the Minister of Conservation for the reviews from visitors about the estate.

“During the peak season, as many as transfer of management and control of 60 or 70 people can travel there in a the land and assets. Public consultation day and most say they are disappointed would also be required. in the state of the house,” Robert says. “Anyone who wishes to see Mansion “As a business owner and a New House restored and under the Zealander, I am disappointed that governance of Council should make a Mansion House has not been treated submission on their Local Board Plan, like the national treasure it is. It needs which is currently out for consultation,” to be conserved and restored to its the spokesperson said. “The Local Board can then advocate that Council former glory before it is too late.” consider the project for funding as part Robert says Auckland Council should of 10-year plan considerations.” be the custodians, not the Department Examples of DOC land that Auckland of Conservation.

Council manages on behalf of the “DOC has other responsibilities.”

Crown include the Whatipu Sands An Auckland Council spokesperson Scientific Reserve (in the Waitakere says in order for Council to take over Ranges Regional Park) and most of the management of Mansion House Muriwai Regional Park. and its surrounds, it would need to Kawau Island residents say their investigate the feasibility of adding the concerns about the lack of maintenance site to the current parks network. being done on the house, over many It would need to consider a range years, have fallen on deaf ears.

Rubbish bag increase The price of blue rubbish bags in Kaipara District will increase from $2.30 to $2.80. A Kaipara District Council spokesperson says the increase will take effect from September 1 and is the result of ongoing rising cost for transportation. “Many councils include the charge for rubbish collection in their rates.” general manager operations John Burt says. “Kaipara operates on a user pays basis.” Mr Burt says there is always a concern that illegal dumping of household rubbish will increase, but he thinks it’s unlikely that the 50 cent increase will have this effect.

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Exercise programme extended to Wellsford

A gentle, yoga-based exercise programme that’s been delivering major benefits to participants in Maungaturoto and Mangawhai is now being offered in Wellsford.

The government-subsidised ACE (Adult Community Education) course has been delivered through NorthTec for the past three years, offering people of all ages and fitness levels an opportunity to tone, strengthen and relax.

The hour-and-a-half-long classes incorporate classical breathing and stretching exercises that can cater to a range of individual capabilities and limitations.

Trained in myopractic muscle therapy in Australia, instructor Rebecca Evans has been a body therapist for the past 10 years, working with a range of body types and health issues.

However, it wasn’t until running a busy clinic resulted in injuries to her own hands and joints that she discovered Participants in NorthTec’s exercise classes enjoy a range of cumulative health the benefits of yoga, which helped her benefits from the accessible, yoga-based programme. gradually rehabilitate herself.

Past participants have seen improvements benefits of relaxation into everyday “I didn’t approach yoga as a form of in overall fitness and flexibility, injury life, Rebecca says. exercise for years because I couldn’t even and post-operative recovery, insomnia, Enrolments are still being accepted touch my toes and in my mind it was for asthma or other breathing difficulties, for classes at Mangawhai and flexible people, but I’ve since discovered Maungaturoto, and a new class will it’s for everyone,” she says. “For me, and even high blood pressure. be established in Wellsford, subject to Deep breathing exercises and a short yoga is about being gentle with yourself and meeting your body wherever it’s at. relaxation at the end of class are other public interest.

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Health briefs

Bear hunt fundraiser Kowhai Kids Educare is holding a Bear Hunt fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis; NZ’s most common lifethreatening inherited condition. The Toddler Waddle Bear Hunt will be held at the Warkworth Showgrounds from 10am on August 21. The event is being held in conjunction with Bubbles Week which is the NZ Cystic Fibrosis Association’s theme for their awareness week, running from August 15-21. The bear hunt is for children aged up to five years and their families.

Children will be sponsored for how many hunts (laps around the field) they complete. The laps are based on scenes from the children’s book We’re Going on a Bear Hunt. Cystic Fibrosis affects more than 500 people and their families in NZ. For more details about the bear hunt and to register for a sponsorship pack phone: 425 8706.

Bowl up to give blood The New Zealand Blood Service (NZBS) is encouraging Warkworth residents to make a donation at its mobile unit, which will be at Warkworth Bowls Club, 9 Mill Lane on Wednesday August 10 from 10am-4pm. For bookings phone 0800 448325.

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“The mobile breast screening unit is coming to Warkworth!”

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WARKWORTH Mitre 10 Carpark 8th August to 2nd September Cnr Woodcocks Rd & Mansell Drive Warkworth.

BreastScreen Waitemata Northland medical radiation technologist Celine Saye (left) and mobile unit receptionist Ngahuia Wood, with the new digital mammography machine.

Health checks hit the road

A fully digital mobile breastscreening unit, that will improve both accessibility speed of the service, will be at the Mitre 10 Mega carpark in Warkworth between August 8 and September 2.

Free for women aged 45-69 years The introduction of the new unit free, national BreastScreen Aotearoa means the two fixed sites in Orewa programme for women aged 45 to 69.

Call now for an appointment and Warkworth operated by Hibiscus BreastScreen Waitemata Northland Radiology will no longer provide manager Moira McLeod says the www.nsu.govt.nz breastscreening services as part of the mobile unit, owned and operated by Waitemata DHB, will particularly help women living in rural Rodney, giving them greater choice.

“Fixed sites tend not to reach rural women very well and by moving to a mobile outreach service, we will be better able to meet the needs of more women in Rodney,” Ms McLeod says.

Independent, friendly advice from your local hearing team In a visit to Te Hana between June 27 and July 1, the unit screened The team at Hearing Care Northland will give you caring, independent advice on your hearing.

79 women, including 22 who were having their first mammogram.

From a full diagnostic hearing test, to the selection and fitting of hearing aids, Hearing Care Northland will ensure you are comfortable and fully The latest digital technology is also informed throughout the process. faster, as image capture and quality checking is immediate, enabling the Hearing Care Northland deals with all the major funding bodies such as ACC, War Pensions, Super Gold Card, AccessAble and WINZ, and any service to offer an extra 700 breast of our friendly audiologists can advise you on which option you may be screening appointments in Rodney eligible for and assist you with the application process. women over the next year.

The Hearing Care Northland Team: Simply call us on 09 422 2550 and Other Rodney locations for the mobile Lesleigh Smith & Kasia Hamilton (Audiologists), make an appointment. unit include Stanmore Bay Leisure and Shirley Parker (Administration) Centre (October 3 – 28), Estuary We Have Moved Arts Centre (July 25 - August 5 and Unit 4 October 31 – November 11) and Snells Beach (details to be confirmed).

AUDIOLOGY & HEARING AID CLINIC Unscheduled, walk-in appointments are available and women are also welcome to visit the unit to find out Warkworth Health Centre Unit 4, 23 Percy Street • Phone (09) 422 2550 more about the breastscreening process.

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Dialysis care closer to home A $9.2 million North Shore Dialysis Centre adjacent to North Shore Hospital was officially opened by Health Minister Tony Ryall recently bringing vital treatment closer to home for people with kidney failure in Rodney.

Clinical leader of the new renal service phase of a five-10 year programme.

Dr Walter Van Der Merwe says the In the second phase, additional long-awaited service is in high demand community-based facilities will be and has never before existed on the provided where more patients can Shore, as Auckland DHB has previously manage, or partially manage, their own provided almost all renal services from dialysis. The third phase will establish a home haemodialysis training unit its central Auckland sites.

Waitemata has the largest DHB and vascular access surgery provided population in the country – more than at North Shore Hospital.

525,000 people, encompassing North The new renal service will diagnose Shore, Waitakere and Rodney, including and manage all forms of kidney around 250 patients who are currently disease, care for patients before and on dialysis, the majority of whom will after renal transplants, and provide transfer to Waitemata’s care. Some on-site support for other hospital patients have to have four to six hour services. dialysis sessions three times a week.

The Regional Transplant Centre, Establishment of the dialysis centre based at Auckland City Hospital, and its 60-strong renal team, including will continue to perform kidney doctors, nurses, technicians, allied transplants for Waitemata patients health personnel and administrative and provide the first two months of staff, marks the completion of the first post-surgery care.

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St John op shop relocates The Mangawhai St John opportunity shop has moved to new premises opposite Mangawhai Meats, on Moir Street. Ambulance officer Sharon Radford, who helped to establish the shop last year, says the new site is better suited for business. “We are able to house everything in the new shop,” Sharon says. “We have a shed out the back where we can store large items and sort clothes.” She hopes that construction of Mangawhai’s new ambulance station, on Thelma Road, will start later this year. All profits from the shop are being spent on building the new station.

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Health with Dr Stephen Barker

Choose to be active

“Use it or lose it” is one of those old adages that comes in very handy. Whether it’s discussing loss of fitness with an overweight forty-something, or loss of balance with an unsteady seventy-something, there’s truth in those few words.

For many people the hardest time to keep up physical activity may be through the winter. Fewer daylight hours and wet weather are all very understandable excuses for failing to get outside and active. But if we don’t want to ‘lose it’, then it’s important to resist the comforting lure of the couch and TV. Keeping active needn’t be hard. For some people it may mean leaving the car at home for short errands, playing actively with the kids, or for others it might be time to stop ignoring the dog, or perhaps adopt a friend’s dog, and go walkies! There are often local classes for sports or fitness, including the popular tai chi sessions designed for older adults.

It’s a strange paradox that a sports-mad country like New Zealand should be seeing a steady increase in diseases such as diabetes. I suspect this is in part the fault of the huge industry that is ‘professional sport’. This industry relies on encouraging spectators, particularly through Sky TV, but not participators.

Which may also leave some people feeling excluded because they don’t have the skill levels they see on ‘the box’. Another artificial anxiety that affects our perception of sport is this strange need to have the latest hi-tech gear. Just take cycling for example – sure it’s a popular sport, but does everyone need the latest bike and all that lurid lycra. Well, no! You can ride any bike in any old clothing.

So ditch the pay-TV subscription, leave the car behind and reclaim the streets, parks and beaches. If everyone got out and about it would make our communities safer too. For more information visit www.sparc.org.nz and Push-Play.

Spirits Bay sequel continues online

Fans of novel The Secret of Spirits Bay, by Warkworth doctor Stephen Barker, can catch up with the story in the sequel The Riddle of The Stones, which is now available online.

Stephen says that twice in the last hard, the release was knocked back. couple of years the sequel was “With other projects now in the considered for publication, but with pipeline, I have decided it is time the troubled New Zealand and global to make the sequel freely available Phone (09) 425 9508 economy hitting the book industry through my website,” he said. “Young readers can access an easy-to-use PDF version of the story.”

Stephen says he is not charging for 5 Hexham Street, Warkworth - Phone 425 7048 downloading the sequel, but there TERM 3 FREE COURSES - PLEASE ENROL AS PLACES ARE LIMITED is a direct link to NZ Red Cross for those who might like to donate to the Parenting Course for Parents & Caregivers of School Aged Children Christchurch appeal.

Bag of Tricks Part 1: Based on techniques to manage children’s behaviour, enhance self-esteem and at the same time build and maintain warm, happy and loving connections between family members. This course will cover the following tops: Dealing with Meanwhile, Stephen has his latest feelings, Gaining co-operation, Instead of punishment and problem solving and family meetings. 3 Tuesdays: 23rd August, 30th complete novel Deadwater Lane with August and 6th September from 9.30am-11.30am at Homebuilders. Tutor: Terry Healey. two NZ publishers and is waiting to Bag of Tricks Part 2: Siblings without rivalry and when kids fight: For those who have completed the Bag of Tricks course, Part 2 is hear its fate. Work is also in progress relevant for families with more than one child. 2 Tuesdays: 13th & 20th September from 9.30am-11.30am at Homebuilders. Tutor: on a series of exciting detective Terry Healey. mysteries for children.

Eat Well and Save Money – Trish Allen and our new tutor, Chris Pedersen continue the theme of eating well & healthily on a budget.

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Fill Your Tins In a Morning – Feel the satisfaction of baking up a storm on a wet morning and filling your house with the aroma of freshly baked treats for the family. Chris has planned recipes for sweet and savoury baking from scratch plus a few short cuts to help you make the most of your time. Thursday 1 September 9:30am-12:30pm at the Methodist Hall. Tutor: Chris Pedersen.

Basic Home Maintenance – A new series of courses teaching some basic handywoman skills to enable you to do your own basic repairs and maintenance. The tutor, Marguerite Vanderkolk is an ex-secondary school teacher who renovated an old villa, then designed and built her own house after working for a builder. We start with this beginner’s course.

Basic Tools and Simple Repairs – Find out what basic tools you will need, familiarise yourself with what they are for and learn how to use them safely and correctly. Learn how to replace fuses, tap washers and other simple jobs around the house. Thursday 8th September from 9:30-12:30 at the Methodist Hall. Tutor: Marguerite Vanderkolk.

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Wilson Home seeks anniversary memorabilia

It is time to stir the memory embers of anyone associated with a facility for people with disabilities, on Auckland’s North Shore. In the lead up to next April’s 75th anniversary, The Wilson Home Trust is urging former residents, nurses, gardeners, supporters, fundraisers and others to register online and be kept in touch with plans for the celebrations. Director Russell Ness says organisers are keen to hear from anyone regarding their memories of the home and would like to know about any photographs or other items they might have. The Wilson Home Trust was established in 1937, when Mr and Mrs W. R. Wilson gifted their family home, and 13 acres of magnificent coastal gardens at Belmont, near Takapuna, for the expressed benefit of children with disabilities. Info: www.jubilee.wilsonhometrust.org.nz

The Equilibre team, from left, Jan Carter, Crystal Harrison and Viki Murray.

French approach to whole body health in Matakana Equilibre means balance, not only in France, but also in Matakana, where three local women are offering an oasis of calm designed to deliver whole body health to both men and women.

Beauty therapist Crystal Harrison, Louise Hay teacher, EFT practitioner Reconnection practitioner Viki Jan Carter has worked in Matakana for Murray and EFT (Emotional Freedom the past 20 years. For the past six years Technique) specialist Jan Carter agree she has used EFT to help people with that physical and emotional well- problems including abuse and trauma, fears and phobias, addictions, stress, being go hand-in-hand.

A qualified beauty therapist and sleep disorders and physical problems. personal trainer, Crystal offers a Jan says the therapy effectively shifts full range of beauty treatments, unwanted thoughts and feelings from specialising in Brazilian waxing and the subconscious and is particularly advanced skin analysis, as well as useful in overcoming anxiety, creating an inner calm which can aid healing of internal health through nutrition.

After 13 years in the industry she long-term physical issues. has seen the development of new skincare products that bridge the gap between natural, organic, paraben and sulphate-free products and resultsoriented active ingredients, offering people the best of both worlds.

Crystal also provides massage therapy, ranging from deep tissue treatments to aromatherapy massage to assist circulation and the lymphatic system’s ability to clear toxins. An ionic detox footbath, is also available to help increase circulation and stimulate detoxifying organs.

The former owner of Revival Boutique, Viki is convinced the hands-off therapy of Reconnection can help anyone, after gaining a range of positive physical and emotional benefits from a treatment herself.

She says the therapy aligns personal energies with those of the earth and the universe, returning them to a naturally balanced state and she will soon complete her training under instructors taught by Reconnection guru Dr Eric Pearl.

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hatchingtime Childcare philosophy sits alongside environmental care Sustainability and the natural environment’s role in children’s development are two themes which underpin the new purpose-built early childhood education centre, due to open in Glenmore Drive, Warkworth, on August 10.

Nature’s Nest Early Learning Centre is owned by Hayley Hargreaves and Arnika Davies, who both have extensive experience in early childhood education.

Prior to starting Nature’s Nest, Hayley was the licensee and owner of Lollipops Educare in Orewa for the past seven years and Arnika is a registered teacher who has been working at an Orewa childcare centre since 2004, mainly as the centre manager.

But the women have also drawn on their experiences as mothers when designing the new centre.

“We have created a place where we would be comfortable to send our own children,” Hayley says. “We want the centre to inspire children to love learning and to appreciate and respect the environment.”

The centre is licensed for 75 children, aged from birth to five years and will open Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm. It will employee around 15 staff, which includes both qualified and training teachers, and a cook who will provide nutritious homemade meals.

Hayley says early childcare is in her blood.

“My mother Suzanne Hargreaves founded the Lollipops Educare franchise and was an early childhood educator for more than three decades.

As a parent of a 13-year-old son I have a good understanding of what parents face when choosing a childcare centre.

My goal is to ensure that Nature’s Nest offers the highest standard of care available for families, in a beautiful, welcoming and nurturing environment.”

Arnika is a parent of two preschoolers and is committed to the values of teaching and inspiring children.

She says the centre will also be able to cater for children with special needs.

“After having a discussion with the parents about their child’s needs, we will be able to determine the best way to support the child whether it is a physical or learning disability, or if they have a specific allergy.”

The 20 hours Early Childhood Education (ECE) subsidy is available at the centre and parents can also apply for subsides in fees from WINZ. The centre’s philosophy is to encourage children from a young age to make a difference in the world, positively engage in sustainable behaviours and cooperative relationships with the earth.

Owners Hayley Hargreaves and Arnika Davies.

Outdoor classroom set to inspire youngsters natural development The outdoor play area at Nature’s Nest has been custom-designed to invoke a child’s imagination to explore and discover life, and to inspire them to look more closely at the natural world around them.

Using plants, trees, trails, mounds, natural sensorial sensations, sand and moving water, NaturePlay NZ has designed what business founders Anna Gentry and Dean Aplin say is a one-of-a-kind outdoor area at an early childhood education centre.

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where children can build a strong and healthy relationship with nature,” Anna says. “Being in a sensory-rich environment, children will find their own learning naturally.”

The design includes a worm farm, organic edible gardens, composting and native gardens. The children at the centre will be involved in the next stage of the development which includes an orchard and native forest. There are areas for children to climb and learn to balance, all in a safe environment.

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Anna says the playground design, which covers about 440m2, incorporates non-toxic materials such as hard wood (untreated) and locally-sourced resources.

The total site is 2610m2, including the building, which is just under 500m2. “It is our endeavour to build and manage the playscape toxic free.”

Marsden Contractors, a Warkworthbased earthmoving company, spent around two months developing the site from initial excavations to laying the metal under the playground, drainage and supplying mulch and soil. Owner Tony Marsden says he was surprised at

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“Looking at the area now, a beautiful job has been done by everyone involved,” Tony says.

Treescapes supported the project by donating mulch and slabs of wood for stepping stones, pathways and outdoor tables.

Warkworth builder Peter Luyt was also involved in the playground from the beginning. His work included paving, building a raised stage, vegetable boxes, fencing and posts for the shade sails. Peter says the project is an innovative idea.

“I thoroughly enjoyed working on the project,” he says. “The centre provides a place for children to be children and to explore the world around them.”

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Top reggae soul bands rock Leigh x3 Musicians from around NZ will unite at Leigh Sawmill Café on August 6 and play a combination of vintage reggae and energetic, soulful blues.

On stage will be The Midnights, The Nudge and AHoriBuzz.

Auckland band The Midnights has been developing its unique brand of reggae, rock and soul music since 2003. The band has become notorious for its energetic live shows.

Word-of-mouth has secured them slots alongside reggae legends such as UB40, The Wailers, Third World, The Skatalites, Big Youth and Maxi Priest.

The Midnights have also performed alongside some of the top names in NZ’s reggae and dub scene.

The band has come a long way purely on the strength of their live reputation and is excited to be taking their first studio album on the road.

Wellington-based band The Nudge describe themselves as a fresh form of innovative blues. The trio are individually inspired by multiple genres of music. Together they form a complex sound often termed ‘psychedelic swampy blues’ with an element of party. Having recently supported Little Bushman, Fly My Pretties and The Black Seeds, they have just finished recording their debut album.

AHoriBuzz is the solo project and innovation of Aaron Tokona, formally of Weta and member of Cairo Knife Fight. AHoriBuzz features a revolving line-up of talented musicians. Tokona is on vocals and Nick Gaffney, also from Cairo Knife Fight, is the guitarist. Since forming, they have released two singles that have become underground favourites

Entertainment briefs Carwash fundraiser Mangawhai Beach School is holding a carwash fundraiser at the GAS station Mangawhai on August 6. The carwash will cost $2 if $40 petrol is purchased, otherwise it will cost $5. All profits will benefit the school. Volunteers are needed, contact Jo Yuretich on 431 4637. Meanwhile, as part of the Agriculture and Gala Day to be held on October 22, the school will be auctioning off tradesmen’s labour, be it bricklayers, electricians, plumbers, roofers and so on. Tradesmen who would like to donate their time, email office@mangawhaibeach.school or call Steve Waldron 021 798 583.

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Winery Tour set for summer Next year’s national Winery Tour will again start in Matakana with two shows at Ascension Wine Estate. Altogether there will be 16 shows at 14 venues nationwide. Co-promoter Brent Eccles says the tour is a winning combination of great music, food and wine.

The tour will play at Ascension on February 3 and 4.

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Doors open at 8pm with bands starting form 9.30pm. Info and tickets at loop.co.nz

Congratulations to all of our competition winners this month – Karen Sollitt who won a double pass to the Auckland Food Show; Amali Shore (6), Jack Mccafferty (9), and Briar Lomas (13) who each won a gift voucher and chocolates in our School Holiday Story competition; Murray Billington who won a double pass to the Donna Dean Show at Leigh Sawmill; Moira Dye who won a double pass to Annie; Christine Wornham who won a double pass to Matakana Cinemas; and Olivia Courtney who won our Gamegear Competition.

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Money raised from the art auction will help improve literacy at Wellsford School.

The budding young artists are, from left, Zoe, Jake and Skyla Stokes, and Briar and Jemma McPherson.

Art auction for reading books An art auction with a difference will be held at Wellsford Community Centre on August 19 to help ensure Wellsford School’s continued involvement with the Duffy Book in Homes programme.

It costs the school $5000 a year to be Bernie McGhan who will help sell both a part of the Duffy programme which student art and the work of professional aims to get books in all homes. This artists. Comedian Gravity George includes giving free books to children will make a special guest appearance. whose schools participate in the Other talent lined up for the evening programme, live stage performances are singer/songwriters Emily Anne and holding role model assemblies. Lentino, Ben Bradley and award The message ‘read to succeed’ is very winning musician Hannah. strong.

Entry is free from 5pm onwards. Beer, The Lions Foundation got behind the wine and nibbles will be available to Empower Me Art Auction, which will purchase; cash only. Art donations utilise the services of local auctioneer welcome. Info: empowermeart.co.nz

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State Of Wonder

by Ann Patchett

Patchett is the author of Bel Canto which won the Orange Prize. State of Wonder is the story of Marina Singh, a lab researcher, who is sent to the rainforests of Brazil to find Dr Annick Swenson. Swenson has been developing a drug that could alter the lives of women with infertility problems. However, she has shrouded her work in mystery, refuses to update her investors on progress, and unfortunately the last person sent to find her has died in mysterious circumstances. Marina hasn’t told anyone, but she was once a student of Dr Swenson and she is not looking forward to seeing her again. As she searches for Swenson, she has time to think about her life, loves and family. The heat and intensity of the Amazon is brought to life with Patchett’s eye for detail. This is a brilliant read.

A Monster Calls

by Patrick Ness, from an original idea by Siobhan Dowd

This new novel for both teens and adults is from an idea by the late Siobhan Dowd. The publisher approached Ness, hoping he would be able to finish what Siobhan had started. Ness is the author of the incredibly successful Chaos Walking trilogy. This is the story of Conor who is visited by a monster just after midnight. Conor has been having nightmares since his mother started her treatments, and he’s surprised to find that this monster isn’t as scary as his dreams. It’s very old and quite wild and it’s going to tell Conor three stories and then wants something very dangerous from Conor – the truth.

His mother ends up in hospital and Conor has to decide if he’s going to live with his grandmother, who he doesn’t like. Everyone at school is treating him differently and his father is finally coming home for a visit from America where he has a new family. The visits from the monster are almost easier to deal with than his daily life. This is for a mature teenager as it deals with cancer. Highly recommended.

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A new annual leadership award offering girls the opportunity to win a 10 day Youth Development Voyage on the Spirit of Adventure has been set up by The Zonta Club of Mangawhai. Applications are open to girls aged 15 to 18 years from Mangawhai, Tomarata, Wellsford, Kaiwaka, Maungaturoto and Waipu, who have shown leadership potential or wish to develop leadership skills.

The deadline for applications is September 10 and the winner will be announced on September 26. For more information or application forms email mangawhai@zonta.org or call Sue on 021 7555 6636.

A trivial pursuit night will be hosted by the group to raise funds towards the award at The Club in Mangawhai on August 11, from 7 to 9pm. The nautically themed night will include prizes, a light supper and cash bar.

Teams of six are invited to enter at $7 per person by contacting Jude on 09 431 2765.

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Greenpeace photographer shares images Goods go under from a lifetime of underwater adventures the hammer for Marine biologist and marine photographer Dr Roger Grace will share images he has gathered over 20 years as a Greenpeace photographer, at a Mid North Forest and Bird winter talk in Warkworth, on August 18.

Dr Grace’s talk entitled ‘Our Oceans in focus – a photographic insight into the marine world,’ will take the audience on a photographic journey from oceans to icebergs.

“I averaged around two major trips each year for Greenpeace,” he says. “I’ve been to Antarctica five times, and experienced long voyages on the Rainbow Warrior covering a range of fishing issues including blue-fin tuna and long-lining.

I’ve been involved with a few climate change and oil campaigns, and whaling and deep sea trawling.”

Dr Grace was already a well-known underwater photographer before joining Greenpeace.

“My first trip in 1990 was aboard their new ship on a drift net campaign in the Tasman Sea, photographing animals caught in nets.

“I also spent three weeks A Pacific white-sided dolphin drowned when it tangled in a monofilament photographing fishing villages along driftnet in the North Pacific. Driftnet fishing is an unsustainable fishing method the south-east coast of India, after the which kills thousands of dolphins and other non-target marine species every Boxing Day tsunami of 2004. It was year. Although the nets are now banned, Greenpeace continues to confiscate driftnets being used illegally. quite surreal as a lot of the villages The talk starts at 7.30pm at the Totara were lost or damaged by the tsunami.” with over the years.

Park Village Hall, off Melwood Drive, “It’s also about showing people Dr Grace says his presentation will show some of the history of the main the impacts humans are having on Warkworth. A small donation at the door is appreciated. All welcome. marine issues Greenpeace has dealt our oceans.”

Matakana School

Rodney residents will have a chance to bid on a variety of goods and services at bargain prices, at the annual Matakana School’s Auction and Dance evening on August 19.

The items have been donated by local businesses, and will be sold in both live and silent auctions.

The evening will feature live local entertainment from Whitewash and Loulou with proceeds from the night going towards the upgrade of the school’s library facilities.

Event organiser Helena Ujdur says in the past, accommodation packages, artwork, jewellery, baby-sitting services, vouchers, sports equipment and more have been put on the block.

“We raised around $20,000 last year and hope to equal that amount this year,” Helena says. “For $10 a ticket, which includes a complimentary drink on arrival and delicious wood fired pizzas and finger food, it will be a great night out.”

Auctioneers from Bayleys Warkworth will host the auctions in the school hall. Doors open at 7pm and tickets can be purchased from the school office or at the door.

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This winter, we have discovered how easy it is to make quesadillas at home (or in the shop for a warm lunch). In Mexico, quesadillas (pronounced kay-sah-deeyah) are prepared on city street corners, at small stands under trees along winding streets and rural highways, in flea markets, and in small diners. Delicious served hot with salsa, guacamole and sour cream, they are very light and can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Perfect with a bowl of soup.

A classic quesadilla is basically a tortilla with some melted cheese inside. In addition to cheese, you can put practically anything you like in a quesadilla: tomatoes, onions, olives, chicken, potatoes, mushrooms, chillies, chorizo, beans or ground beef and pork. Try making a dessert variety using chocolate, butterscotch or caramel and some fruit.

BasicCanMethod for Quesadilla be made and cooked in 10 minutes • Large flour tortillas -Use plain or whole meal tortillas • Grated cheese – a mixture of cheddar and mozzarella • Olive or rice bran oil Optional: Sliced mushrooms, Spring or red onions, Black olives, sliced, Fresh tomatoes, diced, Chicken pieces, Avocado Heat a large heavy-based frying pan to medium-high heat. Place a tortilla in bottom of lightly oiled pan. Take a handful of grated cheese, sprinkle over the top of the tortilla, making sure that the cheese does not land on the pan itself. Add whatever additional ingredients you choose – onion, sliced mushrooms, olives, tomatoes, diced, cooked chicken etc.

Take care not to layer on the ingredients too thickly – this is a quesadilla, not a quiche. Top with another tortilla to make a sandwich.

Reduce the heat and cover the pan. After one minute flip the sandwich over to brown topside. Cook a minute or two and then check to see if cheese has melted, if not, return the cover and keep checking every minute until it is. Remove from pan and cut into wedges. Serve with your choice of salsa, guacamole and sour cream.

Tomarata tales prove to be terrific Fairy tale characters, hero’s and villains came to life at the Wellsford Community Centre on July 13 and 14, when Tomarata School held its biennial school production. Ideas for their performance, titled Terrific Tomarata Tales, came from senior students favourite fairy tales and famous characters. The whole school participated, spending more than a term working with volunteers Maureen Skinner and Val Couling, who helped write the script and choreograph the production. Both parents and students helped to make costumes and props.

Tomarata principal Lynne Duffin says highlights of the performance included an appearance from Darth Vader.

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

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

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Film celebrates one-of-a-kind entertainer Puhoi botanical Twenty years after his death, a new movie is being released this month to commemorate the life of legendary kiwi entertainer Billy T James.

To celebrate the release, Mahurangi Featuring digitally re-mastered footage Matters and Matakana Cinemas are of Billy’s performances and nevergiving away a Billy T James prize pack seen-before archival images, Billy T’s to readers. It includes the movie’s story is set alongside interviews with soundtrack, a Billy T: Te Movie poster his family, friends and colleagues. signed by director Ian Mune, and Born William James Te Wehi Taitoko, a double pass to see the movie at by the time he died of heart failure Matakana Cinemas. aged 42 he had won numerous awards Ian Mune co-scripted the Kiwi classic and had received international acclaim Goodbye Pork Pie and directed the second for his talent and infamous giggle. highest-earning NZ film of the 1990s To enter the draw to win the Billy T: What Becomes of the Broken Hearted.

Te Movie prize pack write your name Billy T: Te Movie follows Billy’s and daytime phone number on the extraordinary talent as a musician, back of an envelope and post to: Billy singer, comedian, actor, writer and T: Te Movie Competition, Mahurangi artist. With humour at the helm, the Matters PO Box 701 Warkworth. film covers Billy’s dazzling rise to fame Competition closes August 18. The Billy T: Te Movie will be in cinemas from August 18. and the tragic ending of his life. film is rated PG.

Arts and culture funding sitting on the fence A decision by Rodney Local Board on whether or not it can retain Auckland Regional Services Trust (ARST) funding long-term remains unresolved.

ARST funding is available to community groups for arts and cultural projects. Historically, Rodney District Council held the principal in trust and allocated the interest on an annual basis. When Auckland amalgamated last November, Rodney was the only territorial authority not to have allocated the fund in full.

Unlike the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board, which has since decided to allocate both the principal and interest of its share this year, Rodney Local Board members have asked for further information.

In a report to the Rodney board meeting on July 11, two options were presented – either continue to distribute the interest annually or distribute the fund in full this year.

Board members deferred a decision, asking for specific figures on how much was available for distribution this financial year and if the balance of the fund could be permanently ringfenced for Rodney.

It was estimated that there was $690,376 in the total fund, and of this, Hibiscus Bays would receive $299,470 and Rodney $390,906.

Board member James Rolfe says the board has been advised that if the entire amount is not spent this year,

it would be impossible to guarantee that the funds could be ring-fenced for Rodney in future.

“Given this, I think the money should be spent this year in Rodney, rather than perhaps being lost to greater Auckland.”

Board member Steven Garner says agrees.

“While this would not be the best outcome, the local board is committed

to ensuring that ultimately whatever happens it is in the best interest of our community,” Steve says.

Board member June Turner says it is essential that the money be secured for the Rodney Ward.

“I do not see why the fund cannot continue as it has been,” June says.

“Our needs in Rodney differ to those in urban areas and funds for projects like this need to continue.”

garden concept A public meeting was held in Puhoi last month to gauge the community’s view on a proposal to build a botanical garden, containing a collection of the world’s medicinal plants, in the village.

The Sustainability Institute Foundation is driving the project.

Trust spokesperson Ann-Marie Goldthorp lead the discussion about what it would mean for Puhoi if the project were to go ahead, possibly in the Puhoi River Park. She said the gardens would enhance the local area.

“It would be ‘your’ herbal gardens,” Ann-Marie said. “Locals would have free access to the park including using the area for fundraising events and activities.

It would raise the price of property and would create employment.”

Ann-Marie said the gardens would include plants from other countries already growing in NZ. She said she had investigated using DOC land, but it would be a lengthy process.

Biodiversity regulations concerns were also raised, but Ann said all plants would adhere to the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry regulations.

Rodney Local Board member Tracey Martin said she could see the possibilities of the garden if it had community support.

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Upbeat winter programme for concert in Matakana Folk songs, jazz, swing, movie themes and more will be presented by the Kowhai Singers at The Belfry, Ascension Wine Estate, Matakana, on Sunday August 21.

Entitled From the Sublime to the regularly throughout Auckland. They Ridiculous, the concert will feature have toured nationally and overseas an eclectic mix of music from many in different combinations, and their parts of the world and representing musical backgrounds collectively range several different genres. The selection from jazz/ bluegrass and classical, to will range from the traditional folk alt country and beyond. Together, they song Shenandoah to the ridiculous create a mixture of styles and moods, Hogsnort Rupert’s Auntie Alice Brought and instrumentation includes fiddle, Us This, Simon and Garfunkel’s 1970s double bass, guitars and haunting vocal hit Bridge Over Troubled Water, the harmonies. Jessica is a frequent performer exotic sound of jazz standard Caravan, with the Auckland Philharmonic and the big band swing song Chattanooga Auckland Chamber orchestras.

Choo Choo, and the perennial favourite Tickets can be purchased from choir Somewhere Over the Rainbow . members, the Warkworth i-Site or at Special guests will be Puhoi violinist the door. The concert starts at 4pm.

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Before becoming a financial advisor, Alan flew more than 11,000 hours in planes ranging from top dressing aircraft to commercial jets and helicopters. His flying is for pleasure only these days, although he does still instruct.

Clarke identified 22 mistakes that people make before and after retirement. Some of these included spending too much on housing, spending too much time planning holidays, not getting good financial advice, being uninformed about retirement cash flows, getting burnout and retiring too soon, and thinking all experts can pick good investments.

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Plan for digital switchover The progressive switchover to digital television in NZ, which will reach the Auckland and Northland areas on Sunday, 1 December 2013, is promising viewers better pictures and sound, more channel choices and benefits such as onscreen television guides.

Customised Audio Visual Solutions spectrum in the 700MHz range, director Mark Chessum says suitable for next-generation mobile households that have Freeview or Sky telecommunications services, which are already set for digital television. will be used to deliver faster and “If you don’t have a digital set, then cheaper mobile broadband services. you may be able to get by with a set- It is estimated that almost eight out top box if you have a clear view to of 10 New Zealanders are already Auckland,” Mark says. watching digital television.

“If not, then viewers will need a new Mark says for some good advice, talk aerial but more than likely, a satellite to a qualified installer. He also suggests dish depending on what equipment householders check the following: they currently have and where they yy Ask for an appraisal of the site by live. the installer, which includes looking “I would say it is almost certain that for potential signal strengths to see most householders in Warkworth, if the property can receive HD or Snells Beach and Mangawhai area will whether they need to use satellite need a dish.” yy Ask what’s involved in running cable The process of going digital started y y Make sure the installer knows how in 2007 when the Freeview satellite many TV sets you want to run service started transmitting a digital y y Ask about what channels are signal. In 2008, Freeview launched available so the installer can meet its digital terrestrial television service your needs and specific options Freeview HD. Completing the digital switch by yy Ensure you’re offered at least a the end of 2013 will free up radio 12-month warranty.

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Winston Peters told a Warkworth audience that people should be protesting in the streets over planned sales of state-owned asset.

National’s asset sales agenda criticised by NZ First leader NZ First party leader Winston Peters told Grey Power members at a meeting held in Warkworth on July 22, that his election campaign this year would be about facts not fiction.

“Some days it is hard to believe that we moment that it’s just a few power are living in the 21st century,” Peters stations going on the block. Power said. “At times it seems more like some stations need a lot of water. That topsy-turvy land where everyone is in water has to be controlled to make the denial about what is actually going on.” power stations work. Kiwis own these public waterways; they are part of our Mr Peters said NZ lakes and waterways heritage and selling the power stations were under threat of falling under means selling our waterways.” foreign control if National and ACT went ahead with plans to privatise Mr Peters said water was NZ’s most precious commodity and people state-owned power stations. He told should be protesting in the streets an audience of about 80 people that about losing control of it. all along the government planned to Fielding questions from the floor, Mr sell the state assets to Asian interests.

Peters said his party’s policies were about “We will all be in trouble if we are focusing on exporting, introducing a lead by a John Key and Don Brash compulsory savings scheme with tax government. Don’t think for one incentives, maximising the value of NZ industries, placing restrictions on foreign ownership of NZ land, and insuring revenue-generating assets were not sold off.

He was asked that if NZ First won Government, would it revoke Rodney’s inclusion in the supercity.

“NZ First never supported the supercity concept. Continue to protest about it and if we are voted in, we will look at the issue in depth.”

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Urban design appointment Rodney Local Board member Brenda Steele has been appointed as the Rodney Ward’s Urban Design Champion.

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It is a voluntary commitment by central and local government, design professionals, property professionals and professional institutes to make NZ cities and towns better places for residents through good urban design.

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For more than 10 years, Motuora Island has been used as a nursery for kiwi chicks hatched at the Auckland Zoo from eggs taken from the wild in Northland.

The scheme involves hatching the of weeks Hillbilly was tube-fed as it eggs, sending the chicks to predator- turned out the blood on his side had free Motuora until they are large come from an injury to his beak that enough to fend for themselves in the prevented him from feeding naturally wild, then returning them to where (probing the ground with his beak for worms). It is unlikely Hillbilly would their eggs came from.

Initially, recapturing the kiwi for have survived if hadn’t been found. repatriation to Northland was done by Three weeks after being taken to the placing transmitters on the kiwi, but zoo, Hillbilly returned to Motuora, no this proved unsuitable so a move was longer the passive bird he was when made to recapturing them with special sent to the zoo. He was wriggling his “kiwi dogs”. Using these dogs meant head to try and get away, snapping his there was no control over which chicks slightly bent beak, pushing and pulling; would be caught so some avoided being he had some fight back in him and had recaptured. This resulted in some kiwi had enough of humans “helping” him. remaining on the island long enough This is probably the last we will see to breed; it was very exciting when or hear of Hillbilly as he takes up his one year a dog retrieved an island born liberty on Motuora; hopefully to find bird (it had no band or micro chip a mate, tend to her egg (as kiwi males ID). It is estimated Motuora now has a do) and tell his grand-chicks about how he came to have a “funny” beak and his population of 50 or 60 kiwi. adventures as a juvenile bird.

At the end of June, four women on a Department of Conservation five-day Volunteer Programme on the island found a kiwi cowering under a rock on the beach below the cliffs. This was quite by chance, as Bev Hill happened to sit down next to the rock the kiwi was under. They were able to pick it up and carry it back to the nursery in a backpack. The ladies nicknamed the kiwi Hillbilly after Bev (whose nickname is Hillbilly).

Hillbilly spent the night in the island aviary and the next day was transported to the zoo’s Centre for Conservation Management, under the care of senior veterinarian – conservation & research, Richard Jakob-Hoff. Richard explained • WATER PUMPS Hillbilly was most likely male and was • WATER TANKS island born. He weighed 1.612kg and • SPA & POOLS appeared in good condition although there was some blood on his left hind side and he was unusually quiet for a normally feisty bird.

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Mike Bronkhurst and Haden Kose move in to support Raymond Beamish in the last game of the season for Mahurangi Rugby Club. Mahurangi went down to Glenfield, 49-12.

Mahurangi launches recruitment drive Although the curtain has just come down on this season’s club rugby competition, Mahurangi Rugby Club is already looking ahead to next year.

A presentation featuring a range of guest speakers first XV team and we would like to form a colts team including North Harbour players Michael Farmer for under 21 players, which will need two coaches,” and Manu Leiataua, and Auckland Blues lock Filo he says. “Ideally, we are looking for around 30 new Paulo will speak at the clubrooms, at the Warkworth players for the team. Anyone interested, should contact the club.”

Showgrounds, on August 4.

The presentation will explain how the coaches for The club’s pre-season training will start in January next season will be appointed and will also discuss with the competition starting in April. how they club plans to recruit more members. Club Ian says although the club suffered some big losses premier manager Ian Bradnam says the club hopes to this season, finishing well down the ladder, he have six new coaches appointed by early next month. is impressed with the team spirit and is looking “The club is looking for two coaches for our premier, forward to next season.

Nominations for this year’s SPARC Sport Volunteer Awards close on August 23.

There are three categories: yy Wattie’s Student Sport Volunteer Award (for sport volunteers 18 years old or younger); yy SPARC Sport Volunteer Award (for sport volunteers over 18 years of age); yy Lifetime Achievement Award (for 25+ years of service to community sport).

Regional award winners will be decided by each of the 17 regional sports trusts in NZ with winners receiving sport store vouchers. Plus, the Wattie’s Student Sport Volunteer will also receive a Wattie’s prize pack.

Previously the awards recognised volunteer coaches only. But this year the awards have been expanded to recognise all 800,000 volunteers at the heart of community sport – referees, administrators, fundraisers, kit-washers, and coaches.

SPARC chief executive Peter Miskimmin says the awards help recognise people who put their hearts and souls into helping out.

“I was at the park in the community where I live recently when there was a rugby tournament for under8s.” he says. “There were Mums and Dads coaching and refereeing, others keeping score, and the kids were having a ball. That’s what makes Saturdays for so many families. Community sport in New Zealand can’t survive without volunteers. The awards are one way of recognising the contribution they make.”

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Wearing welcomed visitors to the This is the second cohort of students Rodney Open Day and shared a who will graduate with a National spectacular woolshed lunch featuring Certificate in Fencing, Level 3 ‘famous in Northland’ mussel fritters qualification, from the Taratahi prepared by local farmer George Weeks. Rodney campus. The course is mainly The weather was against the planned practical, although some theory fencing competition but the Taratahi elements are included.

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In the girls division, Mangawhai Head’s friends Alana Thrasyvoulou, Julia Smith and Robyn Turnbull battled it out. The three Rodney College students showed why girls surfing in Northland is on the rise.

Turnbull, who won event two at Sandy Bay, started off the final with a couple of reasonable lefts but didn’t really get going in the heat. The standout of the final and division winner was goofy footer and event one winner Alana Thrasyvoulou.

Louie Smith In the Under 14 boys division, National Champion Manu ScottArrieta (Whangarei Boys High School) continued his dominance winning with ease. The down to earth goofy footer from Sandy Bay relished in the punchy low tide lefts, winning the series, three from three. In second place was young Mangawhai Heads surfer Ryan Renall (Rodney College).

In the Under 16 boys division, Joe Palmer (Kerikeri High School) showed Ryan Renall why he is one of the top junior surfers 16 Division. This year the division saw in Northland, linking fast cutbacks a massive growth in entries. with vertical re-entries to win the division. Palmer, who spends most The neck-to-neck race Patxi Scottof his time surfing the Kerikeri coast Arrieta (Kamo High School) and with father Rick, also won three from Louie Smith (Rodney College) in three in the 2011 series and in doing so the Under 18 boys division produced secured his spot at the top of the Under some explosive surfing. It came

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We farewell our Sports columnist Simon Mills this month, who has taken up a teaching offer at an international school, run by the United Nations, in Vietnam.

We thank him for his column contributions and the enthusiasm he displayed for involving adults and children in local sport. Simon’s replacement is Tony Mordaunt, who is the new community sports coach manager for the Mahurangi Community Sport & Recreation Collective Inc. He introduces himself …

I am looking forward to starting my new role and having the opportunity to make a difference to junior sport throughout the area. I will be delivering various sports into the local primary schools whilst providing teachers with resources and new coaching skills. I will be assisting various sports clubs in the upskilling of their coaches to enable them to provide a fun-filled experience for all the juniors involved.

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A roundup of sports activities and events in the district Fitness yy Entries are open for the Whangarei Run/Walk Festival to be held on September 11. The event includes a marathon, half-marathon and kids dash. Entrants go in the draw to win a Mazda 2. Entries close September 7. Info: Sport Northland, 09 437 9600 or sportnorth@sportnorth.co.nz Karate yy A number of karate classes are being held at the A&P Showgrounds in Warkworth.

Womens classes are held on Tuesdays from 9.30am (preschoolers welcome); Kids Karate is held on Tuesdays, from 3.20pm; and mixed classes for all levels are held on Mondays and Thursdays, from 6.30pm. Info: Leanne 425 5219.

Rugby yy Mahurangi Rugby Club will hold its senior prize giving dinner from 6pm at the clubrooms on August 5. Tickets $25 & includes meal. Info: 425 8191 Table Tennis yy Matakana Table Tennis Club, Tuesday evenings 7.30-9pm at Matakana Hall. All welcome. Equipment provided and coaching available. Kids $1, adults $2. Info: Steve Maric 425 7358, George Anderson 423 0424 or Mary Perkins 423 0424.

Netball yy There will be no junior Rodney netball competition on August 13 and no senior competition on August 26. Juniors finish September 3 with prize giving the following week. Seniors will play semi-final games on September 2 and finals on September 9, with prize giving the following week. Fun Ferns finish on August 27.

Tennis yy Warkworth Tennis and Squash club will hold a B Grade tennis tournament from August 10-13. Members from other clubs welcome. Info: Kaye Jackson 425 6965.

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Northland Fish & Game manager “This has compromised the lake levels Rudi Hoetjes says the recent Kai Iwi during low rainfall years in particular.

Lakes Fishing Competition produced “With the pine trees gone and native some fine fish; the winning trout species doing better the lakes are weighed in at 2.6 kgs showing clearly healthier. There is now more food present in the form of native species such how the fishery has improved. as inanga and koura, and the vegetation “We believe one of the main reasons along the shoreline is providing insects for the change has been the complete for the trout to feed on.” removal of the pine tree plantations Fish and Game had traditionally surrounding the lakes,” Rudi says. stocked the fishery with 3000 trout “The roots from the pines have drawn fingerlings but in 2001 this was down a lot of groundwater over the reduced to 2000 fingerlings due to years, and limited natural runoff into a decline in the overall trout average the lakes. weight and condition factor.

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LIVE BANDS Saturday 27th August - The Hilarious Music & Mirth Show Featuring Colin Parris and Jim Joll, 1-4pm includes lunch from 11.30am for only $20. Tickets available at the Club.

DURING AUGUST 5th – Dave Curtis Rugby Gala Dinners Sunday 16th October (Semi’s) & Sunday 23rd October (Final).

12th – Rhythm & Groove Just $4.50 $50 per head or $300 for table of 6 - All included with the games live on the biggest screen per glass 19th – Runaway in town. BOOK NOW! Phone 425 8568 or email: wwrsa@xtra.co.nz Did you know that its just $50 A YEAR to join your local Warkworth RSA • No service record required • Phone 425 8568

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Mahurangi Rugby Club 2012 presentation (see story p42) Daffodil Day movie night fundraiser (see story p3) Understanding Anxiety & Depression Course, Women’s Centre Warkworth. Info: 425 7261 or info@womenscentrerodney.org.nz 5 The Big Latch, breastfeeding record attempt event, 10am, Women’s Centre, Alnwick Street, Warkworth.

5 Free Health & Wellbeing Course, Women’s Centre Warkworth.

Info: 425 7261 or info@womenscentrerodney.org.nz 6 The Midnights, The Nudge & Ahoribuzz perform at Leigh Sawmill Café (see story p32) 6 The Great Wellsford Winter Dance, Wellsford District Community Centre, from 7.30pm till midnight. Living Way Christian School fundraiser. Tickets at the door $15 single, $25 couple, $30 families & under 12s $5, bring a plate for supper.

7 Planting Days at Tawharanui Regional Park. Meet at the Woolshed at 9.15am for a 9.30am start. Bring a drink, snack and wear suitable clothing for the weather. Suitable footwear/boots preferred.

8-Sep2 Breast Screening, Mitre 10 carpark (see ad & story p26) 10 NZ Blood Service mobile unit at Warkworth Bowls Club, 9 Mill Lane from 10am-4pm To check criteria or make an appointment visit nzblood.co.nz or ph 0800 448 325 (see p27) 10 Daffodil Day trivia night fundraiser (see story p3) 11 Mangawhai Zonta Club trivial pursuit, from 7pm (see story p34) 13 Flax Weaving 1 Day Workshop, Whangateau Hall. Info: info@ womenscentrerodney.org.nz or phone 425 7261 13 Silva Emcee & The Iron Hammers perform at Leigh Sawmill Café (see ad p33) 17 Puhoi Historical Society meets every 3rd Wednesday, 7.30pm, Puhoi Museum records room. All welcome.

18 Mid North Forest & Bird winter talk series, Totara Park Village Hall, Warkworth, starting 7.30pm. Guest speaker Dr Roger Grace (see story p35) 19 Matakana School Auction and Dance evening (see story p35) 19 Wellsford School Empower Me Art Auction, Wellsford Community Centre, from 5pm (see story p33) 20 Daffodil Day Hawaiian party night fundraiser (see story p3) 20 Lower North Farm Forestry Association field day, Omaha Sewerage Ponds, from 10am (see story p6) 20 Introduction to Painting – 1 day workshop in Warkworth. Info: info@womenscentrerodney.org.nz or phone 425 7261.

20 House Arrest with Bevan Keys, Murry Sweetpants and Zane Tee +D-Jaz, Leigh Sawmill Café (see ad p33) 21 Puhoi Landcare Group planting day & sausage sizzle, Puhoi River Park 10am-12pm. Meet at Puhoi Domain car park. All ages welcome, bring spades and gloves. Info: Shelley 422 0076.

21 Kowhai Singers concert, The Belfry, Ascension Wine Estate, from 4pm (see story p38) 23 Citizens Advice Bureau Wellsford AGM, 11am, Wellsford Community Centre. All welcome.

23 Wellsford Athletics Club AGM, 7pm at La Padella. All welcome.

Info: 423 7191.

23 Living with Confidence Course, Women’s Centre Warkworth.

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25 Mitre 10 Mega Warkworth’s Menz Night (see story & ad p15) 26 Daffodil Day street collection and stall.

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Despite cold temperatures and a 6.30am start, people turned out in force to be part of the Rugby World Cup Roadshow when it stopped at Orewa beach on Tuesday July 26.

The three-hour event started under lights and almost a 1000 people passed through the Roadshow truck to have their photo taken with the Webb Ellis Cup. Along with plenty of locals, visitors included children from as far afield as Wellington and Christchurch.

Residents put their stamp on proceedings, with events involving all ages, from the junior Silverdale Rugby Club members who won a tug-of-war against their Mahurangi Club rivals, to older residents organised by Age Concern, who put on a spirited display with a televised mobility scooter race.

Other local entertainment included MC Red Beach Austin Powers impersonator Gary Brown, a Hibiscus Coast Hot Rodders car display, a team of Leisure Centre instructors, Maori kite-making, Pacific cheerleaders, Puhoi wood choppers and more.

While the Sheepworld lambs were popular with the crowd, one was also responsible for the day’s only injury, biting the finger of TVNZ reporter and weather presenter Tamati Coffey who made five live links to TV One’s Breakfast show during the event.

The team of the day was South Africa but it was participants dressed in support of Japan who claimed prizes of tickets to RWC games. Innovative use of a 97 cent tee shirt, big enough to be worn by two, won Whangaparaoa 15-year-olds Emily Clarke and Lilly Ander their tickets, while a sushi-costume, complete with chopsticks, proved successful for Silverdale Rugby Club member Riley Bonar, 8, of Kaukapakapa.

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