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Wellsford’s long awaited library plan released

Perry Road resident Adri Noom (centre) was shocked to learn late last month that the proposed highway route will go through his property, cutting access to his house. He is pictured at the Masonic Hall in Warkworth discussing the proposal with SKM representative Peter Phillips (left) and NZTA Auckland/Northland director Stephen Town.

Proposed state highway route digested, local reactions mixed

Draft designs for Wellsford’s new library will be on display at the Wellsford Community Centre on December 15.

Architects Jasmax will be present and residents are being encouraged to provide feedback on concepts for the facility to be in built in Wellsford Memorial Park.

Auckland Libraries & Information group manager Allison Dobbie says Jasmax have come up with a couple of options.

“Now we want to know what the community thinks and for them to tell us about the local stories which may be incorporated in to the final design,” she says.

As well as the architects, library staff will

Residents turned out in large numbers last month to view the proposed route of a new four-lane highway, between Puhoi and Warkworth.

Four public information days were meetings in January prior to their NZTA Auckland/Northland director held between November 20 and 28, feedback closing date of January 28. Stephen Town says feedback has and the NZ Transport Agency has The first two sessions attracted more been mixed. continued page 12 committed, if necessary, to hold further than 400 visitors.

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By popular demand, the Wellsford Country Show looks set to return to Centennial Park next year.

Lynette Gubb, who coordinated a will have the same flavour. meeting held last month, says the Volunteers have already put their feeling is that locals want an event for hands up to run a beef section and Wellsford. pony club events. Push Play is keen The annual show was a highlight of to come onboard with its popular the local calendar for more than 80 Have A Go promotion, and woodyears, but dwindling business and chopping, classic cars and a home community support lead to its demise expo are also on the drawing board.

Family entertainment, childrens rides, in 2008.

“People seem to have missed it,” and trade and market stalls are also Lynette says. “The meeting was called likely to be part of the day. to gauge how much interest there A budget is now being prepared really was in putting on a show and and another meeting will be held in the response was very positive. We had February. a number of new people come forward The organisers are keen to hear from and it’s been decided that we should anyone who has suggestions and who do something next November.” would like to be involved. Info: Jo Lynette says the event will be a country Wood 423 9619 or Lynette Gubb 423 show, not an official A&P event, but it 8857 or email lgubb@clear.net.nz

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Briefs Atlas revisited

The future of the Atlas site on SH1, in Warkworth, is being reviewed by Auckland Council. Rodney District Council earmarked the site for sale as part of its debt reduction strategy.

When the decision came to light, it drew significant community opposition. Auckland property group manager Ian Wheeler says the decision will be revisited. This will firstly involve discussion with the Local Board. He says if the board reaffirms the decision to sell, then public consultation will go ahead under s138 of the Local Government Act.

Takatu Road reviewed

The new owners of Reubens water taxi service are Paul Cafferkey (left) and Robert van Heiningen.

Full steam ahead for new Reubens owners Transport to Kawau Island is back on an even keel following the recent purchase of Reuben Zylstra’s business operations by Kawau Water Taxis 2010 Ltd. The service is now part of the Alert – on-demand and scheduled runs – Kawau Kat and four Sandspit-based water taxis, as well as two AucklandGroup of companies, owned by long- are being maintained. time business partners Robert van “Our focus this summer is on based taxis which provide an onHeiningen and Paul Cafferkey. providing at least the same level of demand service only. All vessels have Alert already runs nine land-based taxi service, if not better,” he says. “We’ll been resurveyed, with maintenance services in Auckland, Christchurch, be looking for opportunities to grow and safety being high on Robert and Hamilton and Whangarei. They the business but we want to get the Paul’s agenda.

They say next winter will be the time employ around 500 staff and have a systems right first. fleet of more than 400 vehicles.

“During the period of ‘due diligence’ to look at re-branding, new uniforms Paul and Robert met 21 years ago when prior to the purchase, we made an effort and a refurbishment of the Kat. they started driving with Co-Op Taxis to meet as many people on Kawau as Reuben’s companies went into in Auckland. Paul, who was working as a possible. We felt we needed to know receivership earlier this year, with master cut meats apprentice, was driving what their needs and expectations were. debts in excess of $3.4 million. part-time to pay off his house, and “In the taxi business ‘on time’ is Former Reubens staff were all offered Robert, a former shearer who lived in late and we’ll be applying that same positions with the new company, Matakana when he was in his late teens, philosophy to Kawau Taxis. People including Reuben himself, and all went into the taxi business after he broke should be able to rely on us being on offers were accepted. his knee in a horse riding accident. time and we now take phone numbers “Reuben started the service and has The pair are enthusiastic about the with bookings so that if there is a an incredible knowledge base, from an expansion of their business onto the delay, we can at least let them know.” operations perspective,” Robert says. water. Robert says all current services The purchase included the 145-seater “We can learn a lot from him.”

Book winners Congratulations to the winners of last month’s book competition. Barbara Burrows, from Snells Beach, and Danny Riem, from Brick Bay, each received a copy of Croz Larriken Biker. Winners of the Mud and Colour Man, The Morris and James Story were Jacqueline Sparrow, from Snells Beach, and Dorene Langsford, of Matakana.

Opus is currently doing roading quality tests in Rodney and Rodney Board member June Turner says the company is amazed at the state of Takatu Road.

“It is clearly dangerous and work should have been done on it for safety reasons, if nothing else,” she says. “What is necessary to build a case for this work to proceed as soon as possible, is for anyone who has had an accident or near miss on the road, to submit a written report to Auckland Council safety officer Gareth Hughes.” Mrs Turner says road accidents anywhere should be reported to police. “If people do this it displays in the statistics, which helps when we lobby for repairs.”

Heads bush blaze

A 40-year-old Auckland woman was arrested and charged with arson following a fire in bush near the surf lifesaving club at Mangawhai Heads last month. The fire destroyed an area of native bush. Senior Cons Graham Gough, of Mangawhai Police, says the blaze was quickly brought under control by the local brigade.

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FEEDBACK Kudos for cleanfill

Good luck to Wharehine Contractors in their quest for a cleanfill permit.

Knowing their track record over the years I am sure they will do all in their power to be responsible landowners.

The Sandspit Road cleanfill (now completed) is looking wonderful and goes to show the benefits that can accrue to such an activity. Prior to the cleanfill, that portion of Sandspit Road was forever slumping so the fill has had an added plus of helping to stabilise the land.

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Festival thank yous The 41st annual Warkworth District Kowhai Festival has been and gone and what a tremendous success it was this year. The event which was held over a two-week period attracted no less than 16,000 visitors to the region.

The Huge Day Out was without doubt the highlight. The atmosphere, the variety of acts and attractions including some 130 stall holders made for an impressive occasion and no doubt great weather played a huge part.

Over the years there has been hundreds of individuals and organizations who have all contributed to the festivals ongoing success and in turn, the festival has offered an opportunity for those local groups to benefit in a positive way. The festival is truly an amazing community event supported

Letters can be sent to editor@localmatters.co.nz or PO Box 701, Warkworth by many local businesses and the Pub Charities.

I would like to acknowledge this year, the outstanding contribution made by a very hard working volunteer committee none more so than that of our volunteer festival co-ordinator Lesley Ingham. Her incredible ability, enthusiasm and leadership has rallied a great team around her proving that working together achieves great results.

Planning has already started for what should be a huge and exciting 2011 festival (Huge Day Out – 15 October). We have been included in the Auckland activities programme of the World Rugby Cup. Together with other planned activity within our township, we could well see a number of international visitors to our shores.

Thank you sincerely to everyone involved, our sponsors and also to Harry Sutcliffe who volunteered as Warkworth’s ‘Town Crier’.

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been formally invited to appear at the Adelaide Red Faces Festival next year.

Other dates for local venue performances have been booked and further individual albums are already under way. Fantastic! What can I say – this whole thing has been a great experience and a wonderful way for me to meet the young talent of Mahurangi and the community at large. A huge vote of thanks must go to our supporters in both business and private life, without whom this project may not have left the ground.

It’s true to say that when a community helps its own, the community grows in stature, and this ethic has been perfectly illustrated by the community response we have had for this project.

The results speak for themselves. From the smallest to the biggest, I thank you all in equal measure.

Next year’s project will be even better.

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Music thanks

Kaiwaka School has extended an open invitation to its annual prizegiving on December 14. The occasion will be a chance for the wider community to see the school kapahaka group perform.

Principal Barbara Bronlund says the group did especially well in the recent Kaipara Festival. The school has 89 pupils from years 1-6. The prizegiving function will be held at the War Memorial Hall, starting at 10am.

The Mahurangi Music Project has shown what community is all about.

We found musicians, recorded them and produced the CD. To say its a success is a matter of record. Songs from the album by Rachel and Katelyn Saunders have been played on air by Radio Rhema. Three others – Josh Claydon, Allanah-May Simpson and their bassist, Craig Wilson – have all

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Police officer John Williams apprehends the only witness to Warkworth’s first yarn-bombing attack.

Yarn-bombers hit Warkworth

Armed and dangerous isn’t a term normally associated with knitters.

However, the people of Warkworth may need to re-think this view after events outside the Mahurangi Matters office, on the corner of Alnwick and Neville Streets, last month.

When staff came to work on the morning in question, they found the office entrance barricaded by lengths of wool and “vandalised” with knitted rats ‘n’ mice, grenades, bombs and other incendiary-like missiles. The piece de resistance, however, was the knitted dog excrement.

Passers-by enjoyed the spectacle, suggesting that it was a pre-wedding prank. While no group has claimed responsibility for the attack, we suspect it may be Warkworth’s first example of yarn-bombing, perhaps prompted by the paper’s recent tongue-in-cheek coverage of the disagreement between two knitting clubs over the name Chicks With Sticks.

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Students bid college farewell The duelling banjos of Deliverance provided the theme for a series of pranks on Mahurangi College teachers last month.

Year 13 students were more than imaginative in celebrating the end of their schooling. Head boy Sam Clack says it has become a “bit of a tradition” to play a prank on the teachers as a parting gesture.

Using muffins to bribe the school caretaker, the students obtained entry to the staffroom hours before school started. Furniture was stacked to the ceiling and water-filled crockery sheep appeared in an enclosure was carefully positioned side-by-side between two classrooms. across the kitchen floor, barring entry. Sam says most of the 130 departing Student cars filled the teachers carpark students joined in the fun, dressing as and a small flock of spray-painted hillbillies for the occasion.

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Green light for community garden on river Decline in large An overgrown section of Council land, just upstream of the old Cement Works in Warkworth, is being transformed into a community garden.

Garden coordinator and volunteer, Charles Montgomery, put the proposal to Rodney District Council early last year and quickly received approval.

Since then, he has completed a permaculture design course at Rainbow Valley Farm.

“I have always read with great delight any historical literature pertaining to orcharding on the Mahurangi River,” Charles says.

“I have discussed my idea for the garden extensively with many people all of whom think it’s a good one.”

A community garden is a single piece of land gardened and maintained collectively.

Charles says the Warkworth venture will involve local residents in an organic garden where they can contribute time Orchard enthusiast Charles Montgomery is appealing to residents of and receive a share of the produce. Warkworth to get behind his community garden project on the banks of the Newly planted trees include apple, Mahurangi River. plum, nectarine, apricot and olive.

Before Charles started working on the the Cement Works will run through working bees at the orchard from 1pm to 4pm. section, it was covered in metre-high the orchard.

“In time, walkers will pass through Information: Contact Charles at kikuyu.

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But, once we have prepared the fruit when its ripe.”

Charles wants to have regular Sunday zoomshare.com ground, it will be easy to care for.”

He sees the garden as a long-term project, which will eventually include picnic tables.

“I’d also like to be able to take produce from the orchard to Warkworth, on my boat, to sell at local markets.

“But how big the orchard gets and how well it works depends on community support. I am more than happy to do day-to-day maintenance.”

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The decline was attributed to high summer temperatures coinciding with low tides in the middle of the day, which left the shellfish vulnerable to a naturally occurring parasite and a bacterial infection.

Marine biologist Roger Grace told the Whangateau Forum last month that Whangateau Harbourcare volunteers did the cockle surveys, with help from Mahurangi College students. He said that the 2009/10 summer event had wiped out about 82 percent of the large cockles and 72 percent of cockles overall.

“Our surveys last month show that the large cockle population has declined even further to an 86 percent loss,” he said. “Of the population overall, however, there has been no change.”

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Stray deer reined in The uninvited arrival of a fallow deer on a lifestyle property in the Warkworth district has prompted a precautionary message from the Department of Conservation. Biodiversity ranger Thelma Wilson says the deer was an escaped pet, but it was still enough to cause problems. DOC contractors have been in contact with the landowner about removing it.

“Anyone farming or holding any deer – even as pets, needs to be registered and needs to keep the animals inside fences that meet a regulation standard,” she says. Thelma says that with the exception of the South Kaipara Pen, the Rodney District is free of feral deer and DOC is working hard with deer farmers to keep it that way. “There are areas where farm escapees have been breeding, or hunters have illegally released animals, and both DOC and Auckland Council staff are working together to remove these animals. Deer can cause considerable damage to native bush, and other vegetation such as fruit trees and landscape plantings, which is how we get to hear about illegal releases.” Excluding the South Kaipara Peninsula, anyone spotting a deer that is not behind a proper fence should contact the Warkworth DOC office or the Council Biosecurity officer.

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Volunteers at a recent working day at Tawharanui directed their efforts to the sand dunes of Anchor Bay. Lupin and apple of Sodom were removed, and the two strong helpers from Auckland’s City Life Hotel removed an eight-strand farm fence high up by Lone Kauri Tree. A pair of NZ dotterels noisily warned the volunteers away from their unseen nest in the dunes, reminding us that the thorough weeding being undertaken was to improve their habitat. The work concluded with a barbecue lunch, supplied by TOSSI, followed by a presentation by Auckland University’s Jo Peace. Jo spoke about the translocation of shore skinks from Tawharanui to Crusoe Island, between Motuihe and Waiheke Islands, in the inner Hauraki Gulf. The project demonstrates the success of the Open Sanctuary as a safe breeding site for endangered species. It also confirms that recent translocations of birds and now shore skinks from the sanctuary within greater Auckland are helping to preserve and increase the numbers of native species.

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Matakana identity Errol Jones started using a computer to record her memoirs at the behest of her grandchildren, who complained they couldn’t read her old-fashioned cursive handwriting.

She was 85 at the time. Now, 11 years later and with only peripheral vision remaining in one eye, Errol has completed a 231-page book on the pioneering families of Matakana – Matthew, Anderson, Meiklejohn, Carrie, Duncan, Matheson, Campbell, Dunning, Jones, MacLeod, Day and Owen – as well as four volumes of original poetry. At her Warkworth home, the author shared a few of her reminiscences with Mahurangi Matters editor Jannette Thompson …

Although I worked all my life on farms – first for my father Duncan Matthew and then my husband Ross – I only ever received a wage for the short time when I was as a cadet nurse in Auckland. That was the way it was for women – in return for our labour, we were given a roof over our heads, food to eat and clothes to wear. On Saturday nights Dad used to give me one shilling and sixpence to go to the dance or pictures. I remember one day he gave me an extra sixpence because he didn’t have change. It was the first money I could call my own and I couldn’t wait to spend it on a packet of smokes. Ross and I retired from farming and moved to Warkworth about 1973, and that was also about the time I realised I was the matriarch of a family whose history I knew damn little about. When Ross passed away in 1985, I decided it was time to take on the task.

Brothers James and Charles Matthew arrived in Matakana in 1854, making them among the first settlers here.

Originally from Carse of Gowie, Scotland, they were the sons of Patrick Matthew, Laird of Gourdie Manor.

The nearest town to the Manor was Errol, which of course explains my name. The Errol Estate was said to have held 10,000 fruit trees in its 43-acres and Patrick Matthew experimented with hybridising. He wrote articles for gardening magazines and, in 1831, published a book Naval Timber and Arboriculture which outlined the process of evolution by natural selection and a theory of inheritance, known today as deoxyribonucleic acid or DNA. These radical ideas, which were published nearly 30 years before Darwin published Origin of Species, saw his book banned by the Perth Library and the family ostracised. Although Darwin did eventually recognise Matthew as “the first enunciator of Natural Selection”, the damage of Darwin’s plagiarism had already been done. While Charles Darwin lies at Westminster Abbey in an honoured position, no-one knows for sure where Patrick Matthew is buried.

On the advice of Logan Campbell, the

Matthew brothers took up a large block of forest and swamp called Waiwhata (encompassing an area around Pukematakeo/Sugar Loaf and Takatu Road to the Omaha River). They were delighted with their purchase as it was similar in topography to their Scottish home – high land, swampy flats and the glistening Tay (Omaha) River – an ideal site for an exotic nursery.

Their Waiwhata cottage, made of pit sawn timber, became the first timber residence inland in the Lower North area. The planks were at least four centimetres thick as I saw for myself when finding a couple at the site of the cottage, where puriri blocks were still embedded. The brothers grew many different specimen trees such as oaks, osiers and poplars, aspens, sycamore, laurel, laburnum and wattles. There were even cuttings of willow planted along the river bank, brought from Napoleon’s tomb site at St Helena.

The first orchard trees were all cordonpruned (trained to grow as a single stem) and the nine orchards, mostly of apples and pears, were separated by colonnades of shelter trees. This became the first extensive commercial nursery in Australasia, from which fruit trees and shrubs were sent to all parts of the country and Australia.

James’s youngest son Duncan was my father. His marriage to my mother Malinda Meiklejohn joined two of the early pioneering clans, but that wasn’t an unfamiliar scenario. When I was a child there was no such thing as “trespassing”. You could walk across anyone’s land and go into their homes, whether they were there or not, because so many of us were related through a web of blood and marital ties. We all knew one another’s business – what sort of mortgage they had, when a baby was due and so on. People put up fences to keep stock in, not people out.

We thought nothing of the fact that at times whole families would be squatting on our land by the river. Sometimes they would be there for months.

I grew up at ‘Bonnie Brae’, on the corner of Takatu and Leigh Roads,

and used to sail my flax stick boat with its salt bag rag sail, where the olive trees now grow.

School was first at Matakana and then Warkworth District High School.

Lionel Meiklejohn was teaching at Warkworth so he used to borrow Ellis Jones’ Essex and that’s how we got to school.

After school I became the district’s first land girl. It didn’t go down well in the local community and Mum and I got hell over it. Older people just hadn’t seen girls sowing manure and harrowing land. Ten years later when World War II came around, well, that was a different story. But the fact was that Dad didn’t have sons and I loved working on the farm. My sister Audrey had spina bifida and was on crutches all her life, and my other sister Velma wasn’t born until I was 17.

Ross and I met when he was six and I was nine. He was just a fat little boy that I didn’t want anything to do with, plus our mothers were cousins. It wasn’t until he returned from the NZ kiwi rugby league tour of England, cut short by the outbreak of WWII, that my opinion of him changed. I remember him walking through our gate, a huge man dressed in Harris tweed, plus fours and woolly stockings, and me in a dirty old frock and hair unbrushed. I just rushed into his arms and that was that. We married without the prescribed year-long engagement, which set the tongues wagging, but it was calving time and we had his farm on the Omaha Flats moorland to look after. Our first son Murray was born two years after the wedding so that put an end to any gossip. After Murray came Roderick and Ivor. Jones Road was remote in those days – we had to harness three draught horses each

morning just to take the cream cans to the road. We didn’t get electricity until 1948 – a lot has changed since then.

The book seems to have been a long time in the writing, but I’m glad it’s done. It’s only a shame it wasn’t written by my parents generation, as I only knew the pioneers’ children. I hope it will also remind people that things as they are now aren’t necessarily the way they have always been. For instance, what is now called Omaha was once known as Sandspit and the Sandspit of today was known as Lower Matakana.

Ward Road was Anderson Road, and Buckleton Beach was Wanns Bay. I’m sure its one of the reasons a lot of people who are researching their family histories in this area get confused – all the names have changed. As for origin of the name Matakana, I can only repeat what a very old Maori man told me a long time ago. He said the word was originally Matakino, meaning raw or smelly. Apparently early Maori used to dry fish, particularly shark, on flax lines tied between two poles at Sandspit and the place became known as the place of “stinking fish”.

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Residents consider Matakana’s urban streetscape character

Viewpoint with Penny Webster, Rodney Councillor, Auckland Council This month we welcome back our regular Council column, which will keep readers abreast of matters before the Auckland governing body and the Rodney Local Board.

Cr Penny Webster will be writing the column monthly, with our Local Boards members from Warkworth and Wellsford providing Council news from their perspective in the second issue of each month. If anyone has a question they would like answered by a Council representative, they can email it to: editor@localmatters.co.nz. Please put in the subject line: Q for Council. Alternatively, they can post the question to Editor, PO Box 701 Warkworth 0941.

Down to business The challenge is huge. Amalgamate the budgets of eight councils and deliver an annual plan for 2011/12 by June 2011 and a Spatial Plan for the whole Auckland area by the end of next year. In our spare time we have to deliver a Long Term Plan for the next 10 years. After three weeks (give or take a day) we are up and running. Even if at times it feels that it is in ever-decreasing circles!

There is a feeling of optimism both with the Local Board members as well as the Council. We are all aware of the job that needs to be done.

Mayor Len Brown has delivered on the feeling of inclusiveness by setting four Council Committees of the whole (that’s the whole of Council) and then setting up forums for many of the issues that people want to be involved in such as Parks and Heritage, Arts and Culture, Environment and Sustainability to name a few.

The Auckland Council is called the Governing Body, which co-manages with the Local Boards. The Council Controlled Organisations will also work with the Governing Body and the Local Boards.

So what does this really mean for someone from the Rodney Ward, an area that is so rural compared to the CBD? It is important that we continue to verbalise the needs of the “outer” area. We have issues here that are quite different to the “metro sector”. On the other hand, it is important that the metro sector thrives for the good of the whole. We are in this together. We must work together. We need to get this city moving and that means all of us creating a vision as the Mayor has, putting aside out political affiliations and creating something of which we can all be proud. As a first term, it is probably the most difficult to achieve. However, we will really try. On a personal note I must say coping with the drive into Auckland CBD, with peak hour traffic, probably affords me the biggest challenge.

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The question of how far urban design rules should be used to dictate the character and form of Matakana was debated at the community group’s annual meeting last month.

About 60 people attended the meeting all structure plans and there will be ample opportunity for community held in the Matakana Hall.

Chair Richard Wintle said two town input,” she said. “The trouble with planning issues had come before these documents is that the planners the group during the year, which try and tie down what we can do. A had the potential to significantly better approach would be to start by change the village. The first was a saying what we don’t want.” proposed commercial and residential Architect Phillip Guy, who gave an development adjacent to the hall, which overview of how the proposed rules was opposed by the group, primarily on might be applied, said local architects the basis of a lack of opportunity for were very concerned about the rigorous rule regime in the document. effective public consultation.

“The application for consent was These rules included building heights, declined and our understanding is architectural design, colour and that the developer is proceeding with materials, landscaping and fencing. an appeal,” he said. “We’ve chosen not Business owner Richard Didsbury to be party to that appeal process. said at the core of the debate was the “The second town planning matter question ‘are we prepared to accept was proposed Variation 140, which that there should be urban design introduces guidelines and a reduced concepts or do we just want to look maximum height of nine metres in like every other place in NZ?’ the village heart area to protect village Garth Falconer said his concerns character. We supported the variation centred on the lack of new reserves and but to some extent, as far as Matakana parking provided for in the document, is concerned, it has been superseded and density issues. by the proposed development plan Neville Johnson suggested that there (Plan Change 64).” needed to be a series of meetings Plan Change 64 sets out what activities to revisit the structure plan and rewill be allowed in the village plus establish what the community wanted proposed controls, taking direction for Matakana. from the concepts set-out in the Officers elected at the meeting were: Matakana Sustainable Development Chair Richard Wintle, secretary Plan. Initial submissions on Plan Jenni Francis, treasurer Mike Dixon; Change 64 closed on November 18. committee – Scott McCallum, Neville However, the timetable for the formal Johnson, Gay Smith, Lisa Capes, Philip Resource Consent process has not Guy, Penny Shelbourne, Trish Allen, been announced.

Linda Robinson, Fiona Sowten, Richard Rodney Councillor Penny Webster Didsbury, Niki Bezzant, Leo Nelis and told the meeting that Plan Change 64 Kim Harrington. Resigning member had a very long process to go through. Margaret Baker was thanked for her “Auckland Council will be looking at contribution over a number of years.

Puhoi concert rescheduled The Puhoi Church Variety Concert, which was to have been held on November 27, was postponed until further notice. Proceeds were to go towards the restoration of the Church. A spokesperson said the postponement was due to programme problems and a lack of time.

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Rainbow Valley Farm founder Trish Polaischer welcomes new owners Wiki Walker and Cedric Hockey to the farm and the district.

New dawn for the Rainbow Whanau, friends and supporters of Trish and the late Joe Polaischer gathered for a powhiri at the farm last month to welcome new owners Wiki Walker and Cedric Hockey.

Wiki is an environmentalist Meanwhile, Trish is moving to specialising in Maori development Matakana Village. When announcing and Cedric has business interests in the sale earlier in the year, she said the South Island. They said that it she would be directing her energies in was their intention to continue the future towards setting up the Rainbow work started by Joe and Trish. Sale of Valley Foundation, a charitable trust produce would be maintained and the that will promote permaculture in NZ. farm would continue to develop as a “The trust will continue Joe’s work place of learning. through lecture series, scholarships “We see ourselves as kaitiaki – and other initiatives that raise public caretakers and guardians of the land,” they said. “It has been an honour to awareness.” have walked on the whenua and feel It will also caretake Joe’s extensive the energies of their dreams, passion collection of hand tools, which will be and hard work.” available for others to borrow or copy.

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“I’d imagine the town will look significantly different by the time the road opens,” he says. “We’ve suggested that talking through the issues is the best option at this stage.”

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Comments from open days and online forum at www.localmatters.co.nz from page 12

Auckland Councillor for Rodney Penny Webster: “The announcement of the route for the motorway is a great step in the right direction. I am delighted that NZTA have listened to the concerns of the residents and chosen a route west of the existing highway. This will protect the pristine environment of Mahurangi West and allow the existing SH1 to be used as a tourist route into the future. It is important that we concentrate on the big picture stuff, the route that has been announced, and not get bogged down in access issues that can be ironed out later. This is especially important for the on/off ramps at Puhoi which will probably not be an issue for many years. This has been a long time coming and is needed now.

Let them get on with it.”

Andrea Hinchco owner of Taste in Warkworth: “It’s not my preferred option for the town. I would prefer the Warkworth access to be at Woodcocks Road. People travelling never turn back. I’m disappointed and don’t think it’s a good idea from a business owners perspective. It’s just cutting Warkworth out of the loop even more.”

Colin Greenslade member of the community liaison group: “They’re crazy. This will kill the town. If people coming to Warkworth have to turn off at the Kaipara Flats Road and then go through the Hill Street intersection,

they’ll go somewhere else next time because its ridiculous. Woodcocks Road would have been sensible in the longterm because of the future plans for that area and the linking roads. It’s all just a mess.”

Rodney Local Board member James Rolfe: “From a Wellsford perspective I’m disappointed they haven’t been able to finalise a route that goes all the way north. It is quite a controversial issue up here. Some are completely opposed and others are not. The most important thing is just to get some certainty of what the route will be and its unfortunate that we don’t know and won’t know for a while yet.”

Dean Watson, of Warkworth: Overall, it’s a good route but there’s some finetuning to be done. For instance, how will motorway traffic access Warkworth’s industrial area? It looks to me like trucks that are doing business in Warkworth will still have to drive through the town to access the industrial area.

Donald Stubbs, Warkworth: It (the motorway) has to happen, but I feel very sorry for the people who are directly affected. People in Wyllies Road, for instance, who have built there for the peace and quiet. The access has to go somewhere and wherever it ends up, we will get used to it. The northern access makes sense if it connects up with a road to Matakana.

David and Jean Morrison, Matakana: Our concern is the access off the motorway. It doesn’t make sense to get off at Kaipara Flats Road and then have to go back into Warkworth to get to Matakana. They’ll be solving one problem and creating another.

Unless an access is provided through to Matakana, they will be creating an even worse bottleneck at Hill Street.

Mick Saunders, Perry Road: The route comes to within about half a kilometre of us, but we’ll be able to see it from our house so there will be both noise and visual impacts. The present highway is about 1.5 kms away – our property at present is quiet and secluded.

We’ll probably look at selling but the biggest issue is how this will devalue our property. Nobody seems keen to talk about compensation, but my understanding is that you’re only eligible for compensation if the highway comes to within 200 metres of your property.

Lucia & Herman Regtien, Auckland: We’ve just put a deposit on a villa at Summerset Village in Woodcocks Road so were very interested to see where the on and off ramps would be. We’ve chosen to retire to Warkworth for the peace and quiet, and because we enjoy to be around nature. Retirement homes in Auckland are more like military camps and many are built right by the motorway. The northern access is better for us, but we understand the locals may have concerns.

Wharehine managing director Steve Dodd: The alignment is certainly suitable for what NZTA is trying to achieve, which is an expressway heading north. Certainly, limited access points help achieve capability to convey traffic efficiently. The roundabout at the northern end of Warkworth provides good access for trucks travelling from Matakana Quarry, that need to access the expressway. It will be important to develop a Matakana link road to allow two options to access the State Highway network and reduce the traffic volume through the Hill Street intersection. This type of alignment gives the opportunity to reduce heavy vehicle movements through Hill Street and near schools. It is disappointing that, as yet, NZTA has not acknowledged the importance of a full interchange at Woodcocks Road. This would allow direct access to the linkup to SH16. Again, trucks would not have to go through the town to travel from the quarry to SH16. The interchange would also provide for access to Warkworth township via Woodcocks Road for all other road users, which is paramount in keeping Warkworth a vibrant, commercially viable town. The proposed Western Collector Road needs to be built to ensure traffic can get from the northern access point to the Woodcocks Road industrial area and Stockyard Falls, without having to pass the college.

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Harry’s descendents, including his daughter Lillian Andrews (nee Langridge), aged 90, unveiled the new plaque. For more photos, including one of the original rock unveiling, visit www.localmatters.co.nz search: Langridge

Harry’s rock stands strong A piece of Warkworth’s history has been preserved following the re-dedication of the memorial rock, on State Highway 1, outside Walton Park Motel, last month.

The rock commemorates the Harry’s house was of seeing rows of contribution Harry Langridge made small trees being carefully tended, to the beautification of Warkworth, up ready for planting around Warkworth. until his death in 1969, aged 85 years.

The memorial stone and plaque Harry, who ran an orchard and then were installed at the town’s southern dairy farm on Auckland Road (in entrance by the Jaycees of Warkworth the vicinity of Valerie Close), was a in 1978. The plaque went missing a few foundation member of the Warkworth years ago and the rock itself was nearly removed during recent roadworks.

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MC at the re-dedication Dave Parker Dave Parker was thanked for his said that in almost every street of vigilance, which was subsequently Warkworth there stood a ‘living supported by the NZ Transport memory’ of Harry’s efforts. Family Agency and Rodney District Council. members, who came from as far away as Warkworth Sheetmetals and Lightspeed Tauranga for the ceremony, said some were thanked for their contribution to of their earliest memories of visiting the provision of a new plaque.

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Harbour residents unimpressed by effluent trials CEO’s redundancy Watercare representatives at a Whangateau Community Forum last month faced some tough questioning over the proposal to dispose of increased loads of effluent from the Jones Road sewerage treatment plant.

Environmental and engineering consultants URS Corporation recently completed irrigation trials on a section of the Omaha Golf Course to determine what, if any, impacts increased irrigation might have on the receiving environment.

URS principal environmental scientist Peter Gearing told the forum that the trial measured nitrate, sulphate and salinity levels between June/July and September this year. He said no Another resident said the concerns a wastewater collection pipeline and significant affects were observed. of the immediate community needed pump station at Jones Road. The “Rainfall was a bigger determining to be addressed before the project project will involve the installation of factor in groundwater levels than was given the go-ahead and certainly grinder pumps to retrofit the septic irrigation,” he said. “Our conclusion is before Matakana sewage started tanks at each existing property in that the increased levels, as proposed coming over the hill. Questions were Matakana. The cost of retrofitting at the Jones Road plant, will have also asked about the growth in the the system and decommissioning the village and how this could lead to even present Matakana wetland treatment minimal environmental affect.”

However, resident Ian Macdonald said greater volumes of treated effluent plant was estimated at $2.7 million.

Meanwhile, questions about the the underground aquifer at Omaha needing to be disposed of. wastewater project were also raised A special meeting to discuss the was far more complex than the trial at the Matakana Community Group had acknowledged and needed to be wastewater plan is being arranged. monitored over a longer cycle than a The discussion centred around Rodney annual meeting, which met on the few months to really understand its District Council (now Watercare) same night as the forum. Residents complexities. plans to pump sewage from Matakana there want a meeting with Watercare “This trial doesn’t represent sufficient to the Jones Road plant. Opponents to discuss how the project will be staged and what will be involved. study and does not reference earlier have suggested that the treated effluent “They (Watercare) did call a meeting should be piped back to the Matakana studies,” he said. “I am very, very but gave very little notification and as catchment for disposal, rather than concerned that if ‘an event’, such as a very wet winter, should occur, we could increasing the amounts being disposed a result, very few people turned up,” see concentrated levels of nitrates and of at Jones Road and on the golf one resident said. “The representatives sulphates flowing into the harbour. course. However, Watercare dismissed at the meeting didn’t seem to know much anyway.”

You keep holding meetings and asking this option as “uneconomic”. for feedback, but in the meantime the In its 2009-2019 Long Term Plan, Local Board member Tracey Martin process keeps moving forward. This Rodney District Council reported said she would look into arranging that it would spend $1.6 million on another meeting. data is nothing but a big sell job.”

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The Auditor-General carried out an inquiry into the employment termination arrangements of the eight chief executives of the dissolving local authorities in Auckland, after receiving a request from the Minister of Local Government.

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In one minute, 75-year-old Cushla dinner and auction for Springboard, managed to clock up a grocery held at the Snells Beach Community grabbing record, collecting $741.80 Centre. worth of goods.

The event raised $28,000 which will Supermarket owner Robin Brooke, support programmes that facilitate who pushed the trolley, says he has at-risk youth in the Mahurangi had people of all ages do the grocery community. All up about 100 items grab over the years, but Cushla’s total were auctioned and Springboard was the best. thanked all businesses who contributed.

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More than $8000 worth of equipment was stolen in an early morning breakin at Kaiwaka School last month.

Three laptops, a couple of mini computers, the school’s only digital camera and a projector were taken after thieves broke a window to gain access. Security alarms were triggered but the thieves got away before Police arrived.

Also missing is a programme attached to one of the computers enabling it to be used with an interactive whiteboard.

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Warkworth walks becomes annual event Walkers took to Mahurangi’s highways and byways last month as part of the second Warkworth Walks weekend.

Over two days, more than 200 people participated in the eight guided walks on the programme, taking in wineries, heritage sites and magnificent scenery.

Walkers included visitors from as far away as Whangarei and Dunedin, as well as a couple of American tourists.

Warkworth iSITE management team member Berris Spicer says the weekend is set to become an annual event.

“We’ve had excellent feedback and have already had people enquiring about next year,” she says. “The principle reason for running the weekend is to showcase the attractions of our area.”

Mrs Spicer thanked the organisers, What started in Mangawhai has spread to Warkworth, with a very successful Verena Steele and Heather Metcalfe, walking weekend held last month. More photos at www.localmatters.co.nz for a job very well done.

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New track honours original walkway warriors Jean and Don Goldschmidt’s commitment to Mangawhai walkways was celebrated with the opening of a new track last month.

The walk, which starts from the Heads car park and winds its way through bush to Cullen St, will be known as the Goldschmidt Track. Last year, Jean, who has organised the successful Mangawhai Walking Weekends for 12 years, was presented with a plaque to place on a track of her choice in recognition of her and Don’s involvement. Don Goldschmidt is one of a group of men who spend their spare time maintaining

and creating walkways.

At the opening ceremony, the track was blessed by Kaumatua Ben Hita, before Jean and Don cut the ribbon.

Then, a group of about 30 of their friends walked the hour-long trail, which gives stunning views of the ocean and harbour. They were accompanied by Geoff Chapple, the driving force behind the nationwide Te Araroa walkway.

Jean acknowledged the help given by 27 members of the Auckland High Performance rugby academy to finish the track.

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i-SITE volunteers at an off-site training session. Pictured, from left, are Susan Beer, Mel Woodley, Berris Spicer, Kim Scott and Lynne Butler.

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History

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Warkworth benefactor In 1899 a correspondent to the Auckland Weekly News wrote: “I went on a visit to the extensive poultry establishment of Dr Shoesmith. He keeps about 400 fowls, principally Wyandottes, which he finds quiet, good layers and best all-around fowls for the settlers. He has imported from New York a Cypress incubator for 120 eggs a set.”

The stately residence of Dr John Valentine Shoesmith once stood in the centre of the present domain; it’s sweeping driveway bordered by camellias. Madame Shoesmith was a singer of some note and was said to have received tempting offers from Europe. She certainly was given top billing at Auckland concerts.

The doctor practised medicine and, although he was not certificated, the local people held him in high regard.

He became their benefactor when he bequeathed his 11-acre property to the people of Warkworth. After the death of Mary Shoesmith, in 1932, the Warkworth Town Board took control and declared that it would in future be known as Shoesmith Domain.

In the meantime, Mr H. Stubbs was granted the use of the land for grazing purposes at a rental of seven shillings and sixpence a week. A close association with Shoesmiths is evident in an interview, which took place in

Dr Shoesmith at the wheel circa 1920.

1990 with Bert Stubbs, son of the above.

“I remember making hay there years ago. It was picked up by Ben Weakly’s old truck and taken to the stack. When it was so high Dad would pour salt on it, the cows loved that. Later on he got it baled with Harry Clayden’s horse baler. The horse would go around in circles. They were good bales, you could hardly lift them.”

The development of the sports fields took place after the Auckland

Education Board acquired five acres of the site for the school and playing area. The house was dismantled and some timber recycled for use in a house in Hill St. Almost 30 years after Dr. Shoesmith’s death, Warkworth people subscribed to a fund to care for the Shoesmith graves. Perhaps the Domain itself is memorial enough for a pioneer with the foresight to provide so well for future generations.

Additional photos – see the history column at www.localmatters.co.nz

Tomarata School upgrade finished A $270,000 upgrade of facilities at Tomarata School has been completed.

After a year of upheavals, the school has a refurbished administration block, an extra classroom with toilet facilities for the disabled, and a new wastewater system. Principal Lynne Duffin says the previous administration block was too small for the school’s roll, steady at 140.

Clever planning, involving the reconfiguration of the existing administration area and the relocation of the former new entrant class, means the school now has a larger front office, bigger staffroom, new meeting room and sick bay. The library has also been enlarged and refitted.

“Basically, we have reconfigured existing space into a more efficient, effective work place,” Mrs Duffin says.

Car parking and access to the school has been improved, and decks and verandahs added to the junior classrooms.

Happy to see the projects finished, Mrs Duffin says the next project will be a multi-purpose school hall.

“It’s been hectic – I wouldn’t recommend undertaking three major projects at the same time – but the end result is worth it. The alterations have been well-received by the school and the community.”

The bulk of the alterations were paid for by the Ministry of Education via the Space Provision Guide, with additional costs being met by fundraising and an ASB grant.

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The Anglican Cemetery, which lies between Percy and Bennett Streets, holds many secrets.

Warkworth’s stories buried deep

By Malcolm Clague, cemetery sexton and member of the Warkworth branch, NZ Genealogy Society.

Genealogists are always interested in cemeteries. Sometimes a headstone is the only physical evidence that an ancestor lived. And, of course, it is the final proof of where they ended. Warkworth has two cemeteries within its boundaries, both with historic interest. The following notes are about the Anglican Cemetery.

The earliest recorded burial was 1863 and the last was Mrs Seeta Civil, in 2002. Among the headstones are those of John Anderson Brown, recognised as the founding father of our town and also that of Captain Martin Krippner, a founder of the Puhoi settlement.

The long-time owner of the Jane Gifford Reg Collins is there, as are most of the well-known names such as Palmer, Percy, Southgate, Cook, Civil, Phillips, Shoesmith, Hudson and Shaw. A recent memorial headstone erected to Henry and Helen Phibbs, who donated the bush reserve across the Mahurangi River as a backdrop to the town which we all so enjoy, was blessed on November 28.

Two of the most intriguing headstones are of people we know almost nothing about. The first contains a large brass plaque on a headstone of a lady playing the violin. The inscription alongside is for Ava Symons (musician) 18951940, wife of Wm. John Prouse. Does anyone know her history?

The second headstone (if that is the correct word) is made of kauri with the inscription Robert Small. Died 28 Sept 1898, aged 49 years, plus a verse. The timber has lasted outdoors Local genealogists are keen to learn for more than 110 years, but sadly the more about the headstones pictured above. inscriptions are now barely readable.

The cemetery, which also has a there, burials can only occur where magnificent magnolia tree estimated the plot was purchased prior to 1960. to be more than 100 years old, was The Anglican Church has applied to closed in the 1960s due to concerns have the cemetery re-opened, but no about its proximity to the Warkworth decision has yet been made. water supply. This means that Additional photos – see the genealogy although ashes continue to be interred column at www.localmatters.co.nz

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When Judy moved to Warkworth a year ago, she was a commercial interior designer with her own business, INNERSPACE. But like many people who had moved here for the lifestyle, commuting to Auckland for commercial work quickly lost its appeal.

Judy saw a way of working with residential interior clients, while using the strategic skills of commercial interior design. So ‘home style – home staging with a twist’ was born and is now thriving.

Presentation is a key factor when selling property. Buyers will be influenced by a fresh, uncluttered look, so they can envisage their own furniture and lifestyle in a new space. Real estate agents will confirm that well styled homes are likely to sell quicker and better.

The ‘twist’ in Judy’s home-staging skills is that she uses the client’s own furniture. This means no expensive fees for hire and delivery of staging items. “I don’t de-personalise the client’s much-loved home,” says Judy “but just add commercial value through design techniques that click into the potential buyer’s subconscious mind.”

Judy will advise on what to pack up, what to leave, and what to rearrange for maximum impact. She offers a range of options, from a DIY ‘check up’ for those just want guidance, to a full clutter-clearing ‘style up’ carried out by her small team of professionals.

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Welcome to the new look Mahurangi Matters

Over the 21 years that this paper has been publishing, it has changed its name, colours, size and ownership several times (see John Ross and Betty Paxton’s memories of the early days).

It has also expanded – south with the Mahurangi Marine. Gavin Brough’s launch of Hibiscus Matters three years TV & Electrical Service, carpenterago and online with its re-vamped joiner Neil Kose, Warkworth Taxis, website in March. But it has been Shadz Boutique, Matakana Trellis & consistent in focusing on local news Fencing, Leigh Sawmill, Wharehine, and local people, and this won’t change. Mason Contractors and Guthrie The new look includes a move to Bowron are all still with us. These NZ-made paper stock and a slightly businesses, and the others like them, larger format, with larger font to make deserve our thanks. A free newspaper reading easier. It combines the former does not survive without ongoing Mahurangi Matters and Northern advertising support. We are glad your Matters, increasing circulation to faith in us was justified. around 12,600 homes and businesses The other side of a newspaper is its team from Puhoi to Maungaturoto. of distributors – the posties, couriers, Plus, the paper will now be delivered corner stores, streetwalkers and school twice a month, except for next month children who ensure the papers get when we will take a break and put out delivered to readers on time. Consistent distribution is a challenge in a rural area, just one issue on January 12.

In reading over early editions, it and we’re grateful that we have such a is pleasing to note the number of conscientious and dedicated team. advertisers who have remained loyal Mahurangi Matters looks forward to the paper. Ray White Bogue to serving this community for many was a very early supporter, as was years to come.

The Mahurangi Matters team, from left, graphic designer Rhonda Hawker, advertising manager Cathy Butland (seated), online Jobs and Business A-Z coordinator Catherine Railey, cadet journalist Nichole Ganley, administration Angela Thomas, editor Jannette Thompson (seated), advertising representative Murray O’Neill and online editor Cathy Aronson. Absent, reporter Sally Usher.

Made in New Zealand Regular readers will find this issue of Mahurangi Matters is a little bigger. It also marks our first edition on NZ- made paper stock. “For the past four years, we’ve been printing on imported paper, mainly from China,” editor Jannette Thompson says. “We’re a locally owned business and it’s our policy to source materials as close to home as possible, so we’re very pleased to be finally printing on paper made in Kawerau. The paper pulp is produced from off-cuts so, in essence, we’re using a waste product.” It takes about 1.28 tonnes and just 45 minutes to print each issue of Mahurangi Matters at the Horton Media plant at East Tamaki.

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Why the name Betty’s Bit revisited A contribution from Betty Paxton Betty’s Bit, the precursor to the current Viewpoint column, was a regular feature of the early papers. Betty, Mahurangi? now 84 and still active in the community, was a member of Rodney District Council for 11 years.

While we would be the first to concede that the name ‘Mahurangi’ does not presently represent the paper’s new distribution area, its choice does have some grounding in history.

According to Harold Mabbett’s oft quoted book The Rock and The Sky, published in 1977 to mark Rodney County’s centennial, in 1841 the name Mahurangi represented a tract of land from Takapuna to Te Arai.

In his book Mahurangi – The Story of Warkworth, published in 1953, author H.J. Keys suggests that the name comes from the tribe Ngatirongo, which originally inhabited the land between Auckland and Whangarei.

Before choosing to stay with the name Mahurangi, we consulted widely over many months. Although Local Matters was considered, we felt it was in the paper’s best long-term interests to link its name to a distinguishable place. But rest assured, our name will make no difference to our coverage of our distribution area. We now cover Auckland Council’s northern district and Kaipara Council’s southern district – two great areas to call home.

Former editor John Ross also shared his memories of the paper’s early days.

Read this at www.localmatters.co.nz

What a wonderful paper Mahurangi Matters is. From the wee one page job that Ray and Anne Chappell put out in the 1980s to a more paper-type issue produced by John Ross in the Snells Beach shops, later taken on by Evert Metz and his wife, then to Anne and Barry Wood and their partner Jannette Thompson. And now Jannette on her own. All the years I was the Councillor for the Matakana Ward with the Rodney District Council I produced a monthly Betty’s Bit. Since being asked to write this pieces, I’ve had great fun re-reading some of the old copies. For instance, in January 1991 the topic was the application for the licensing of the tavern and bottle store at Snells Beach – what a furore that elicited. That was also the month and year that I coordinated a Civil

Defence force for our area which soon became so proficient I was able to bow out and leave them to it.

We also had a very successful working bee on Goodall Reserve; many people working together to achieve what we have today. Mahurangi Matters gave me a medium to let everyone know of the great achievements of the people of Mahurangi – Sandspit Ratepayers and the lovely reserve they created; Alison Roberts and her gift of the Highfield Reserve; Ken Erceg and his merry men and the wonderful gift of the footpaths by the beach and the base of the tennis club; Algies Bay Ratepayers, real-self helpers; Omaha the same; not to mention Martins Bay and Scotts Landing; plus our marvellous fire brigade and the efforts everyone put in to ensure our boys were adequately

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A keen competitive tennis player, Barry was playing mens’ interclub the week before he died. He was Mangawhai tennis champion from the age of 17, a position he never relinquished, and played competitively throughout Rodney, Otamatea and Lower Northland. He was well-known for his coaching of young players and supported his wife Desma’s Mangawhai ladies’ team.

“I knew little about tennis before we met; Barry taught me all I know,” Desma said. The couple met while Barry was a drummer in the same band as Desma’s brother. I grew up in Tomarata, and in those days you didn’t go far away – the local dance was where everyone met.” The couple married in 1971.

Barry’s parents, Alan and Peggy, owned the first general store in Mangawhai, which Barry took over when he left school. Later, in partnership with his parents, he expanded this business to the current block of shops which includes the Village Four Square and his popular surf shop, Bammas. He and Desma started this business selling a “few surfie t-shirts” from the corner of the Four Square, before it grew to merit its own premises. Bammas became the hub of the community, with Barry happy to use the shop for selling tickets to local events, holding keys for the tennis club, taking membership fees, and providing information for visitors to the area. He was also a JP. Right up until his death, he was sharing his wealth of information about the district and what was happening. Barry served on several local clubs and committees over the years, working away in the background, shunning the limelight. At his funeral, tributes acknowledged his community involvement and enthusiastic participation in whatever activities were happening in the area, whether as an organiser, competitor or sponsor. Barry is survived by Desma, their children Brent and Cara, and grandson Zac.

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Primary school principals on the move district-wide The closing of the school year has brought with it some staff changes.

Warkworth Primary principal Barry Roberts has taken up an appointment at Fairfield Intermediate School, in Hamilton. His replacement is Cynthia Holden, of Rotorua, who will start at Warkworth at the beginning of Term One next year.

Leigh School principal Gillian Irons is also moving on. She finishes at the end of this term to take up the principal’s position at Wainui School, in Silverdale. Gillian has been at Leigh for just over three years. She says the community has much to be proud of at the school.

“In recent times, we’ve developed strong ties with our community, achieved greater levels of participation in literacy, upgraded the swimming pool, implemented a Maori strategy Gillian Irons is proud of the contribution she has made at Leigh. including establishing a kapahaka Meanwhile, Tapora School’s new was based in Hong Kong prior to group, and widened Information principal has swapped Singapore for a joining an international school in Technology opportunities,” she says. very different lifestyle on the Okahukura Singapore three years ago. He will start Peninsula. Kiwi-born Duncan Ashby at Tapora School, west of Wellsford, in The current role at Leigh is 61.

Survey identifies wildlife as major concern Sandspit residents love their birds and wildlife. That’s according to the Sandspit Residents and Ratepayers Association 2010 Community Survey completed recently.

Of the 103 people who answered the questionnaire, 84 said the wildlife (birds and small native creatures) were what they valued most about Sandspit.

Next came reserves and beaches, sea or estuary views, peace and quiet, rural and bush life, walking tracks and natural foreshore amenity.

Other factors mentioned down the list were fishing, a safe environment for children and mooring for watercraft.

Nearly 95 percent of residents wanted to continue to provide their own water and wastewater treatment services.

Association chairman Michael Taplin said he was surprised that the values, attitudes and priorities of Sandspit residents were almost identical to those revealed in the 2004 survey, despite changes in the population.

“There has been an increase in younger families, with older residents moving closer to services,” he said.

Mr Taplin said residents were strongly opposed to the prospect of a proposed second marina, with opposition increasing since the last survey in 2007.

“The majority of the small community do not wish to see further commercial development and express the view that subdivision to a lot size less than 8000 sqm should not occur.”

There are around 500 permanent

residents in Sandspit and the purpose of the survey is to guide the association in representing their views.

Michael said he was pleased with the response rate of 43 percent. The most important issues Sandspit residents expect to face over the next five years, as revealed in the survey, were: yy commercial development pressure yy pressure for subdivision

yy community desires over-ridden by external interests yy conservation of the natural landscape yy our ability to influence the new Auckland Council on Sandspit issues yy traffic loads and parking overload at peak periods.

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Term One next year, replacing Bridget Rika who has moved to the Bay of Plenty. Duncan and his wife, Dionne Potaka, will live in the school house with their two young children.

The school roll will be 31 at the start of the year, down from 68 two years ago. This will result in its third teacher Ms Corlene Greenwood leaving in August. Acting principal Jenny Casale says the school has struggled for some time to keep a third teacher and is very sad to be losing Corlene.

Meanwhile, Wellsford will be increasing its teaching staff next year to accommodate an expanding school roll. Principal Dave Bradley says the school is expecting 60 new entrants next year, which will result in funding for an additional half a teacher.

“The Board of Trustees has decided to keep class sizes as small as possible by funding the other half of an extra teacher, allowing the school to start with 14 teachers on February 1,” he says.

Warkworth School safety Warkworth Primary School is asking motorists to be more aware of the likelihood of children stepping out from behind cars unexpectedly. They have had a number of near misses recently. The school urges parents/ caregivers to only park in designated areas in all the streets surrounding the school. The last day of school for Warworth Primary is December 16.

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Construction, which took about two years, was completed last year and drew a storm of controversy. Both the public and the then-Auckland Regional Council, which owns the adjoining regional park, objected on the grounds that the building’s prominence would spoil the landscape. The lodge includes four luxurious guest rooms, an additional two bedrooms and separate living quarters. It won a gold award for the Auckland region House of the Year for homes over $1 million.

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Liquor sales declining Liquor sales fell by just over five percent in the September 2010 quarter, following decreases of 1.3 percent and 4.9 percent in the June and March quarters. Sales have been declining since the September 2008 quarter, falling 12.5 percent in total since then. Sales through bars and clubs fell by just over six percent in the September quarter – the largest percentage decrease since the series began. The volume trend for bars and clubs has fallen 7.0 percent in the latest three quarters. Source www. stats.govt.nz

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Travel expo reels in travellers

Out with the old and in with the new – Sam Charman (left) and Kelvin Way erect the new council signs in Warkworth.

Council services integrated Harvey World Travel Warkworth last month hosted the largest travel expo northen Rodney has ever seen. The event was held at Mahurangi College, where 25 travel companies presented their wares. There was information on airlines, cruise holidays, coach tours, travel insurance and much more. Harvey World Travel managing director Mitchelle Beretta says the turnout and interest in travel to Europe next year was encouraging given the recent economic times.

The two lucky winners of the seven night hf UK guided walking tour were Lynne and Barry Grossi, of Snells Beach. They are pictured planning their trip with Mitchelle Beretta.

Mediation diffuses disputes A dispute resolution service was launched in Warkworth last month.

It is being run by not-so-retired barrister Joe Koppens, who formerly worked for Wynyard Wood.

“I’ve had about 40 years experience as a practising lawyer, everything from District Court to Privy Council,” he says. “I thought I was moving north for retirement, but mediation is something I believe in – we have to be more constructive about solving disputes.”

Joe says the present adversarial system is about winners and losers. It is also expensive, stressful and often protracted, and a very poor way to reach a resolution.

“About 90 percent of matters that go to mediation are resolved so it is clearly an effective process.”

Joe says mediation is a good choice in any matter of dispute, whether it be professional or personal. But he warns that it is not a “soft option”. It involves the parties exploring each other’s position and reaching a mutually acceptable outcome.

“This can take hours – in one case we started at 9.30am and finished at midnight. But it can save years of protracted and expensive litigation, and

can end in the parties shaking hands which is seldom the case at the end of a destructive litigation. Mediation is aimed at defusing the issue of conflict.”

It is business as usual at the council office at 1 Baxter Street, Warkworth.

Residents can continue to do their users with access to all 55 libraries council business there, including and four mobile libraries across the paying rates, parking fines and dog region. This means there are now registrations. more than 3.5 million library items Those wanting to view property available, which can borrowed from information and access copies of and returned to any library. council publications and reports, North and West Auckland libraries lodge a building or resource consent, service delivery manager Mirla can do this by posting it to the local Edmundson says Northern library council office or dropping by the users have been extremely enthusiastic centre between 8am and 4.30pm about the changes Monday to Friday.

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Gamegear Significant growth in retail sales has prompted the Gamegear factory outlet store, formerly in Woodcocks Road, to move to new premises in Baxter Street, Warkworth, recently vacated by a secondhand store.

Owner Joel Dickson, who has been wholesaling his Gamegear brand nationally from his home for just over four years, says that with the amazing growth they have seen it became obvious that the factory outlet side of the business needed a professional retail base. Gamegear are the manufacturers and importers of their own branded clothing and accessories which allows them to deliver factorydirect prices.

Their new factory outlet store specialises in tough, comfortable and affordable clothes for hunters, fishermen and men who work outdoors. They also stock fishing gear, workwear, boots, safety clothing, children’s wear, hunting knives, belts, dog collars, DVDs and ammunition, as well as “the cheapest bait in town”.

Joining Joel on the shop floor is Sam Ryburn, himself a keen duck shooter and fisherman.

Sam is the president of the Wellsford Gameshooters Club and club captain of the Mahurangi Rugby Club.

The Summerset complex in Warkworth.

Sam Ryburn (left) and Joel Dickson outside the new shop in Baxter Street.

Sam says although he is happy to give advice where he can, don’t expect him to give too many secrets away when it comes to the best local fishing spots.

Be in to win To celebrate the move to their new location, Gamegear and Mahurangi Matters are giving away a $200 voucher and a collection of six hunting books, courtesy of Halcyon Press. Write your name, daytime contact number and email address on the back of an envelope and either drop it into the new store at 22 Baxter Street or post to: Gamegear/ Mahurangi Matters Competition, PO Box 701 Warkworth. Entries close at midday on December 17.

Summerset collects top award Summerset Group, the owner of Summerset Falls in Warkworth, has been recognised at an award ceremony honouring the best providers in the industry.

The company recently won a top accolade at the 12th Australasian Over-50s Housing Awards, held in Melbourne. Summerset won the highest award in the Most Outstanding Retirement Village Management Company in Australia and New Zealand 2010 category, beating off competition from numerous other organisations in the sector.

“The significant difference between Summerset and its major league competitors is its ability to recognise subtle changes in the market. They are constantly adjusting their management skills, thinking and product roll-out to meet those changes,” according to the

award citation.

Chief executive Norah Barlow says the award caps a great year for Summerset.

She says the company’s alliance with Lifemark has ensured they can provide their customers with a product that meet the needs of our changing population, because it has emerged from consumer-driven need to prepare for an ageing population.

“Homes awarded the Lifemark seal of approval have 33 design features including a level entry, widened doors and passageways, all aimed at making the house accessible for everyone and easy to adapt as residents’ needs change over time,” said says.

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When Nadia and Fred Hendricks, newly arrived from South Africa, drove through Wellsford they “fell in love with the town”.

“We were attracted by the simple rural feel, the friendly people and stunning landscapes,” Fred says.

The Hendricks now live in town and operate Caffe Cozy in Rodney Street.

They have revamped the premises into a comfortable, welcoming space with a trendy feel, and revitalised the blackboard menu, which features $5 and $10 breakfasts. Nadia makes most of the cakes and savouries, working fulltime at the cafe alongside a chef and four staff.

Once a liquor licence is granted, the cafe will open four nights a week and feature live music. Fred’s a jazz singer, as well as a maths teacher and the “marketing and money brains” of the business. The cafe launches its new menu on December 4.

“Our aim is to provide good food at an affordable price. There will be a touch of South Africa to it, as well as

Nadia and Fred Hendricks.

seafood and curries. We want to create signature dishes that encourage people back for more.”

The premises are air-conditioned and will have wireless internet access, local information and Sky TV for customers.

Food price hike Food prices rose by just over two percent in the October. Prices were affected by the GST increase of 15 percent. Grocery food prices rose by 1.7 percent, with higher prices for cakes and biscuits up four percent, cheese up 4.6 percent and fresh milk was up by two percent. Source www.stats.govt.nz

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Kreme Hair Stylist

Some of the Walton Park Motel/Bedrock crew are, from left, Devon, Zain, Shannon Parker, Carol Powell and Dave Irving.

Meat lovers are in for a treat at Flintstones Steak House, which opened in the Walton Park Motel last month. Restaurant manager Shannon Parker says the food is retro with five different steaks to choose from, many on the bone.

“We also offer other old fashion favourite dishes,” she says. “The original restaurant char grill has been resurrected and is in use.

The restaurant is a family affair with Shannon at the helm and her mother Averil helping in the kitchen, as well as her two sons Zain and Devon being involved. Shannon and Averil previously worked together when they ran the Pohutakawa Café, at

the Omaha Causeway.

Shannon says her mum’s famous seafood chowder is on the menu, as well as some homemade desserts.

In keeping with the Flintstones theme, a “Carve” man Night is held every Sunday evening offering a baron of beef, ham on the bone and selection of salads and roast vegetables for $18.

“We cater for functions, business meetings, and offer takeaways and outcatering, as well as frozen meals and dinners ready to pick up after work.”

Motel owners, Carol Powell and Dave Irving, will continue to operate the Hours upstairsOpening bar to cater for the motel, restaurant and function customers.

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Hair trends this season will favour soft tones and natural colours, particularly in chocolate browns, coppers and certainly favouring blondes for summer, according to Snells Beach hairdresser Triscia Bryan.

Triscia opened Kreme Hair Stylist, a purpose-built salon, in her Tamatea Drive home last month.

“There are many different colours and styles this season, but natural soft tones for summer are definitely ‘in’ regardless of whether you’re going for a longer look or a textured layered bob style,” she says.

Originally from Pakuranga, Triscia has been in the hairdressing business for 23 years.

She trained with the Cut Above Academy and Rodney Wayne, and spent three years in the early 2000s as a colour technician for Schwarzkopf UK. When she returned to NZ she joined L’oreal as a technician where she worked for two years. This involved attending some of the largest hair expos in the world, showcasing the latest technology and developments.

More recently, Triscia ran her own salon in the Kumeu Village, employing six staff. She says her move to Snells Beach is about balancing work and home life. A home-based

Triscia Bryan

salon also allows her to keep her prices competitive.

As well as being well versed in all aspects of modern hairdressing, Triscia also trained as a barber and says men are more than welcome to drop into her salon.

Triscia specialises in hair colouring and colour correction work, and can “problem solve”.

Kreme Hair Stylist Phone: 425 6265 9 Tamatea Drive, Snells Beach On the Cnr Matangi Terrace & Tamatea Opening Hours: Mon 9am-4pm • Tues, Thurs, Friday 9am-5pm Wednesday 9am-8pm • Saturday 9am-2pm By appt.

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For most of us, our home is our largest investment. So, if you’re selling or buying, it makes sense to protect your nest egg (and your nest) by getting quality advice from lawyers who specialise in common sense. We’ll dot the i’s and cross the t’s. And you’ll find our prices for conveyancing amongst the most competitive in town.

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A hot topic at present is the proposed extension to the Auckland motorway system northwards beyond Puhoi. The completion of the Warkworth and Wellsford stages is in addition to the recently completed Puhoi stage, with the continued upgrading of the existing State Highway One deemed a necessary progression. With the Auckland population expected to increase to two million, and Northland’s population expected to double in the next 25 years, the proposed upgrading will also enhance safety and increase transport efficiencies.

An indicative route has been drafted, with around 60 landowners being directly affected. We have already had feedback from some very distressed land owners, who feel that their ‘slice of paradise’ could be ruined by this development.

Their properties will be affected by motorway views, noise, privacy issues and obviously loss of land.

There is fortunately a process for determining compensation claims that is detailed within Section 60 Part V of The Public Works Act 1981. NZTA will appoint their own valuers to assess compensation; however the Public Works Act strongly encourages the affected parties to employ their own valuer. The two valuations will then be used in the negotiation for compensation.

Usually compensation will provide for: yy Land taken – Either directly acquired, or where land use rights are acquired by way of easement or for the proposed works. yy Injurious affection – The loss in the value of land adjoining the proposed motorway i.e. outside the easement or land take area, due to the resulting permanent disturbance to the use or management of the land.

A well-established principle of compensation assessment is the “before and after” valuation method. Essentially, the property is valued as it is now, or would have been, “before” the public work, and then again assuming the public work has been completed (the “after” valuation). The difference between the two reflects potential compensation. If the landowner and Crown cannot agree on the amount of compensation, then the issue can be determined by the Land Valuation Tribunal.

The compulsory acquisition of land can be extremely stressful for the landowner.

The Public Works Act 1981 provides for the compensation of any losses; however, it is important for the landowner to make sure that they have an appropriate professional team to guide them through the process. All reasonable costs are covered by the Crown.

The property column, including archived columns, can be read online at www.localmatters.co.nz

Energy wise Residential consumers living in average-sized homes can save up to $170 a year by replacing their existing lighting with energy efficient options. If every household used efficient lighting, New Zealand could reduce its annual energy consumption by 1200GWh. The equivalent to the total electricity usage in Waitakere and North Shore cities for one year, or more than $278 million per year in residential power bills. Source Electricity Authority

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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

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• 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

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

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

COMPOSITE JOINERY Ltd Composite Joinery Ltd 7 Glenmore Drive Warkworth 0941

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FLOOR SANDING - FLOOR PREPARATION FLOOR SANDING - FLOOR PREPARATION

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

COASTAL CONCEPTS WAYNE BURTON Registered Electrician

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

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

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

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Lawnmowing | Home & Property Mainteinance | Tree Services | Retail | Health & Beauty | Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning | Laundry & Dry Cleaning Services For Free Quote Ross Bell Your local Jim

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Call FREE 0800 022 101 Fax 09 423 9436 Mobile 021 456 429

Kowhai Laundry Dry Cleaning Agents

Certified Member of the Carpet Cleaning Association of NZ

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

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

(including inners)

• Sheets • Towels • Linen (pressed)

13 Neville Street, Warkworth Phone 09 425 9775

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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Pool / Spa Valets Crystal Water Chemicals Pool Equipment Replacement Repairs & Maintenance Pool Refurbishment Waterblasting

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

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

Michelle Woolley

(09) 422 9524 • 021 952 338 Warkworth to Mangawhai

Pump & Filtration Services

AUTHORISED AGENT

(2007) Ltd

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

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

LTD

Painters & Decorators | Pool Maintenance | Heat Pumps | Water Pumps & Services | Marine | Plumbing | Photocopying | Website Design

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

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 Filters, Coolers and whole house ultra violet and homespring filtration

Phone/Fax 425-5619 Mobile 0800 733 765

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OUTBOARD MOTOR SERVICING

ST E P H E N

J O N E S

P LU M B I N G

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STEPHEN JONES

09 422 7618

Available from:

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

027 494 5499

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

email: steve@purewaterservices.co.nz 123 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 service available

Phone Ian on 027 495 8566 Workshop: (09) 423 8576

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

58-60 Queen Street Warkworth

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

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

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

We’re Local.

0508 WEBDESIGN

www.ezSite.co.nz

Rodney Septic Tank Cleaning Peter Cairns

GAVIN BROUGH Ph 09 425 5495 Mob 0274 766 115

Mob 027 494 6370 • Phone 422 7166

Limited 027 239 2167 09 426 9015 • 09 412 7644

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Computer & TV Services | Septic Tank Cleaning | Water Tank Cleaning | Water Delivery | Ceiling Specialists | Furniture Removals & Storage | Transport | Security | Training & Tuition

Household Water Deliveries clean. care. repair.

WATER TANK & WATER APPLICATION CLEANING AGENCY

0800 747 928

Phone John or Annette Carr

mobile: 027 556 6111

p: 09 425 7477 | m: 027 240 7791 | f: 09 425 7483

water

SIAN & SOLWA E T Y fILTEREd AR

WATER

0800 638 254

OR

09 422 3700

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

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

Phone Linda 425-0000

SNELLS BEACH

PHONE 09 425 5597

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North Rodney Victim Support Group Inc. PO Box 8 Warkworth North Rodney Victim Support Group Inc provides 24 hour, seven day a week service to victims of crime and trauma living within the Warkworth, Mahurangi, Wellsford and Mangawhai areas.

PO Box 8 Warkworth 09 425 0832 or 0800 VICTIM/0800 822 846 SUPPORTED BY LOCAL MATTERS 85

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

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

ARBORISTS

FOR SALe

FITneSS

HeALTH SeRVICeS

IndependenT TRee CARe All aspects of tree and hedge work, Branch Chipping, Private line clearance, Qualified Arborist, Fully insured. Phone Dave 09 427 9216 or 022 026 5681.

And nOW .... pRIMe On FReeVIeW, Now 13 channels, decoders with recorder $175, new 12 month warranty, dish and decoder package installed from $430. Call Jim the Maintenance Man 422 3725 or 021 254 2048.

SHOTOKAn KARATe (SKIF) 3rd Dan Instructor Supervised by 7th Dan. Suitable for high school to retirement. Affiliated directly to Japan (Kanazawa Sensei) • A japanese art & cultural experience • An interesting way to keep fit • Good for stamina and flexibility • Improves balance & coordination • Achieve a calm alert focus Training: Wed & Fri 6pm, Warkworth Town Hall, (Mon training available).

Ring Bob 09-422 5229 for a free trial www.skif.co.nz

ALL-LOVe HeALIng CenTRe MAHURAngI, Intnl Healers treat and teach All-Love, Reiki, Matrix, Tantra and more. Retreats available in beach/bush setting. Phone Natalie on 0800 826 872 or 0274 826 872.

WARKWORTH TO MATAKAnA to Mahurangi East and West. Variety of experience available. Call Lisa to discuss your needs. Phone 425 5652.

FOR HIRe

FOR HIRe pORT ALBeRT HALL available for hire.

Contact Karen or Danny on 09 423 7108.

“WIndY RIdge CAMp FOR HIRe! Rustic camp in rustic setting, on 57 acres of native bush, streams & farm.

Situated 10km south of Warkworth.

Sleeps up to 36 people. Enquiries call Jono (09) 838 7394 or (021) 831 998.”

FLIgHTS

FOR SALe RAWLeIgH pROdUCTS Phone Patrick 425 0448.

available.

WATeR TAnKS & TROUgHS ABSOLUTe COnCReTe 09 4312211 or sales@absoluteconcrete.co.nz

FITneSS WARKWORTH AIKIdO Self defence, Self development, Self confidence.

Tues & Thurs 6.30-8pm, Methodist Church Hall, Warkworth. All ages welcome. Phone Dianne 422 3356 or Andy 021 672 787 or visit www. aikido1.org.nz for more information.

SCenIC FLIgHTS $39, 20 mins; $49, 30 mins. Min. 3 passengers. Trial flights $75. Gift vouchers available. gReAT BARRIeR FLIgHTS. Special stopover up to 4 hours. Return $99.

Min. 3 passengers. nORTH CApe FLIgHTS $375 each.

Min 3 passengers.

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

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

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HALLS FOR HIRe. The Warkworth Town Hall (limit 99 people) and the old Masonic Hall are available for hire at reasonable rates. Contact the Rodney District Council Service Centre in Baxter Street, Warkworth or Phone (09) 425 8539

LOCAL nUTS

Macadamia Nuts Fresh & locally grown.

Three choices - plain, honeyed and chocolate coated. Yum Yum! $5.50 a packet; larger quantities available on order. Available from the Mahurangi Matters office, 17 Neville St, Warkworth.

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BABYSITTeRS AVAILABLe

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

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

HOUSeSITTIng HOUSeSITTeR AVAILABLe Mature, non smoker, non drinker, previous experience. Short-term ok. Ph 431 5662.

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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 RUBBISH ReMOVAL Discover how easy it is to dispose of stuff for the tip. Moving house? Clean up?

Friendly affordable service. Free quotes. Phone 426 5219.

TAnK WATeR TeSTIng High quality testing for T and E-coli in your tank or bore water. Printed clear Lab test results provided with recommendations.

Phone TWT 422 9345.

MARKeTS MUSeUM SUMMeR MARKeT, 1st Saturday of the month, 8am, Old Masonic Hall, Baxter St, Warkworth.

Enquiries Warkworth 425 8482.

pHOTOgRApHIC & dIgITAL pReSeRVe YOUR MeMORIeS Videos, slides & old 8mm films all onto DVD. Ph TeTotara Video (09) 422 5710.

pUBLIC nOTICeS ALBeRTLAndeRS’ CeLeBRATIOn eASTeR 2012 “15,000 people were at East India Docks, London on 29 Ma 1862 to farewell the “Matilda Wattenbach” and “Hanover” The first two ships to set sail for New Zealanad with Albertland settlers aboard. Watch for regular updates on www.albertland. co.nz “Celebrating 150 years”

gAMBLIng HeLpLIne

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

Phone 0800 654 655.

HAppY 65TH AnnIVeRSARY

pUBLIC nOTICeS

WAnTed TO RenT

ROdneY STOppIng VIOLenCe SeRVICeS

1 BedROOM or studio flat for professional woman, Warkworth area.

Ex refs. Please phone 021 794 394.

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

For enquiries phone 09 425 8130.

We also provide programmes for women that are or have been in abusive relationships. Held in Orewa & Warkworth.

Phone 09 422 2101 or 021 023 20297 Sponsored by Local Matters

WARKWORTH MUSeUM Open dAY Parry Kauri Park, Sunday 16 January 2011, 10am onwards. Free entry to museum, old machinery operating.

Plant stall, book stall, sausage sizzle. See our textile and archives department.

Fun for all.

WARKWORTH QUAKeRS (The Religious Society of Friends) meet every 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month. All welcome. Ph 425 7665 for more info.

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

www.hamiltonhighcentennial2011.com or phone 0900 SCHOOL to make a $20 donation towards the cost of holding the reunion.

CMT ReUnIOn COMMITTee

42 Battery 4th Medium Regiment, invite all former CMT & NS Personnel to a REUNION. 60 years since 1st intake. Saturday 25th September in Te Kuiti. Contact CMT Reunion, C/- 15 Earl St, Te Kuiti, Ph 07 878 6018

TUITIOn pIAnO, SIngIng & THeORY TUITIOn

Susan Hayday, B.Mus. F.T.C.L. L.R.S.M. A.I.R.M.T. Phone 422 7537

WORK WAnTed

BUILdeR

Available for residential and light commercial work.

Phone Murray Holt 021 935 509.

WORK WAnTed

nAnnY AVAILABLe

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

References available.

Available for immediate start.

Phone Amy Burnan 021 0380 968

WORK WAnTed ReId eQUeSTRIAn engIneeRIng, Wellsford. Float rebuilds, horse truck conversions, etc. Dog kennels made to measure. Quality work. Phone Ron 423 9666.

SHeAReR Competent, reliable tradesman will shear small mobs of sheep on your property. Phone 021 983 732.

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NOTICES

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

All enquiries: Phone 425 8054

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

Hall Bookings Ph 425 8053

Snell's Beach Community Church

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

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

Of course you don’t have to go to church at Christmas!

But in case you do want to go, the

Mahurangi Methodist Parish offers plenty of opportunities.

As we head into the Christmas season we often experience a mixture of excitement and panic. This Christmas we invite you to come along to one (or all) of our family services and pause and reflect on the mystery and wonder of that first Christmas.

Sunday, 12 December, 7.30pm Christmas Carol Service at Snells Beach Community Church.

(325 Mahurangi East Rd, Snells Beach) Friday, 24 December, 7.30pm Christmas Eve Service at Warkworth Methodist Church (1 Hexham Street, Warkworth) Saturday, 25 December, 9am Christmas Day Service at Snells Beach Community Church.

Friday, 31 December, 11.15pm New Year’s Eve Watchnight Service at Warkworth Methodist Church.

Church Office: 1 Hexham St, Warkworth Phone: (09) 425 8660 Email: warkworthmethodist@clear.net.nz or Presbyter: Misilei Misilei Phone: (09) 422 7676 or 027 374 0496

TV SeRVICeS & SALeS

On 21 December 1945, at Auckland, Eric Raymon Paxton married Elizabeth (Betty) Helen Gollop. Their 65 years together has been blessed with five children, 14 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren.

LIFe CHAngIng OppORTUnITY Personal development. Visit www. breakaway.net.nz LIVIng WAY CHRISTIAn SCHOOL, WeLLSFORd Supportive environment, individual attention, academic achievement. Vacancies for enrolment in Years 1-13. Phone 09 423 7727 or email: livingway@xtra.co.nz

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.

VeHICLeS pARK And SeLL Snells Beach BP. Weekly rates. Great exposure. Phone 09 425 4092.

WAnTed

CASH pAId

• Shed & Garage clear outs • Tools & Machinery • Cars, motorcycles, boats, caravans All things considered

Phone or txt 021 161 5139

Mahurangi

Presbyterian Our Vision: Reaching out to God, to each other and to the world.

GATEway meets Sundays, 9:30am at the Scout Hall, Shoesmith Street, Warkworth.

CHRISTMAS DAY

Join with us as we Celebrate HIS BIRTHDAY! 9:30am-10:30am Sunday December 26 - NO SERVICE

Pastor Colin Shilston Tel 425 7383 www.thegateway.org.nz

Church

5 Pulham Rd, Warkworth • Ph 425 8861 Sunday Services for December

5th, 12th, 19th at 9am & 10.30am Christmas Services

Christmas Eve 6.30pm & 10pm 8pm at St. Andrews, Matakana Country Park Christmas Day 9.30am Sundays - Dec 26, Jan 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 One service at 10am

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For two months only December 15, 2010 and January 2011 all classifieds for not-for-profit organisations and non-commercial sales and enterprises are FREE.

Yes, that’s right – there will be no charge for advertisers who qualify (see below).

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Carol Service: Friday 24th Dec 6.30pm Mass: Friday 24th Dec 7pm & 12am midnight and Saturday 25th Dec 9am & 6pm.

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easily with the online Business Directory A-Z at www.localmatters.co.nz Community groups are encouraged to list their details on the FREE Community Directory A-Z Full details can be found at www.localmatters.co.nz Local news & information is just a click away

The Local Matters website is regularly updated so please keep coming back for breaking news, photo galleries, videos and to chance to have your say on local issues. You can also follow our updates on Facebook and Twitter.

Don’t have a website but feel you would like to have a presence on the information superhighway? Local Matters is offering small local businesses the opportunity to have a page of their own, attached to our popular online A-Z business directory. Prices for this service are very reasonable.

Enquire now on 425 9068 or advertising@localmatters.co.nz

No trade, services, businesses or rental/ properties for sale will be accepted.

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Your LOCAL community newspapers in Auckland’s north Coverage of the proposed route for a new four-lane highway, between Puhoi and Warkworth, was the most popular content on www.localmatters.co.nz in November. The online coverage included stories on the announcement, a 3D simulation video of the route and community comments on the proposal.

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Warkworth gets northern access - Puhoi gets none Special Feature: Puhoi to Wellsford Project Special Feature: Auckland City Highfield rock unveiled Cat burglar amasses impressive haul Highway bypasses Warkworth Local Landmark: Camp Bentzon, Kawau Island Developers withdraw legal challenge on Te Arai project Rural women recognised SH1 route consultation timetable

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Donations fill boxes with Christmas cheer Dialling Santa Members of the Mahurangi Vineyard Church are busy filling hampers for Rodney families struggling to make ends meet.

The ‘Out of the Box’ campaign, which runs all year round, enables children to have breakfast, lunches in school bags and nutritious meals for dinner.

“These certainly aren’t food parcels full of dented cans of baked beans and out of date weetbix,” one of the organisers Melinda Stevenson says.

“But at this very special time of year, we try to do something extra special.”

Last year, 38 Christmas hampers were distributed to families in the community.

“These hampers were loaded with great food – ham, Christmas crackers, chocolates and so on – everything a family needs to have a special Christmas dinner.”

This year the church hopes to distribute 50 or more hampers.

Church members would welcome donations to the Out of the Box Christmas Melinda says a few different fundraisers campaign. have been organised. These include a garage sale, sausage sizzle and cake stall outside the Warehouse on December Food bank appeal 4, and a calendar which is available for Donations of festive food for Christmas parcels are being sought by Wellsford food bank. They hope to distribute around 50 parcels to families and are purchase at various outlets.

Info: Phone 425 5649 or send any making up packages containing food items that will make Christmas special, donation (big or small) to Mahurangi organisers say. Donations can be left at any Wellsford church, the Citizens Vineyard Church, ‘Out of the Box’, Advice Bureau in Matheson Road, and at any of the Coast to Coast medical centres throughout the district. Info: Phone 423 8761.

PO Box 31, Warkworth 0920.

Children as young as three have already set their sights on asking Santa for an iPhone this Christmas. Nevertheless, traditional toys such as trampolines and swing sets are always amongst the largest selling toys. Old favourites like Lego, hot wheels and Barbie dolls will always be popular on wish lists. The top toys this season are: yy Baby born – a life-like doll that can drink, wet her nappy, use her potty, cry, squeak and be bathed (suitable for ages 3+) yy Bakugan – collectable battle game with characters that pop open when they’re rolled onto a game card (5+) yy Barbie – the timeless Barbie range (3+) yy Beyblades – challenge friends around the global with Beyblade virtual battles online – www. beybladebattles.com (8+) yy Bikes (4+) yy Hot Wheels range – Collectable playsets (4+) yy Leapfrog range – Early educational learning products for toddlers (6 – 36 months) yy Lego and Lego games (3+) yy Littlest Pet Shop range – Collectable pet pals, playsets and accessories (4+) yy My Little Pony (4+)

the little french shop gorgeous french inspired gifts homewares . furniture set in park-like grounds, complete with pond, this gorgeous boutique shop is full of wonderful gifts and goodies for christmas.

Take time also to sit and enjoy the fountain. claire metcalf . 0272552594 . k.c.metcalf@xtra.co.nz

137 sandspit rd . RD2 . warkworth (warkworth end next to park lane)

new hours: saturday and sunday 10am-2pm (until 19 December)

Lay-Bys Welcome . New Stock Has Arrived!

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dig 4 u 13 Ton Digger 3.5 Ton Digger Tip Truck Rock/Tree Grab Hole Drilling

ü Metal Supplies ü Trenching ü Drainage ü Footings ü Driveways ü Bridges ü Landscaping ü Site Work ü Retaining Walls

Brett Hawkings

Ph/Fax 425 8269 or 027 290 8314

Gifts Galore • Jewellery • Wall Art • Fashion Accessories • Handbags • Toys • Kitchenware • NZ Gift Section • Cards • Baby Section

Lots of Maxwell & Williams Specials INSTORE

Roses dazzle in Warkworth

The Warkworth and District Rose and Flower Show held last month was one of the best in recent times.

Entries were up on previous years and Scholefield; Champion Large stem – Sally judges described the standard of entries Greenwood; Champion Small Stem – Norma Miller; Freda Holt Trophy, Champion of as “exceptional”. Cups, trophies and Champions Rose – Norma Miller; Helen and cash prizes were awarded for winning Henry Phibbs Trophy, most points section entries in categories such as garden C – Sheryl Thompson 1, Beryl Rathe 2, plants, novelty, best blooms, best garden, Marcia Butcher 3; Pamela Eriksen Memorial committee’s choice – Fay Illingworth; romantic table centrepiece, first ever rose Tray, President’s Cup, President’s choice – Beryl entry, sculpture made from vegetables Rathe; Perpetual Rose Bowl, most points over and garden flower photo. The Perpetual show – Norma Miller, Sally Greenwood 2, Rose Bowl, for most points over the Sheryl Thompson 3. Garden Competition – Syme Dish; best small garden – June Jarvis show, went to Norma Miller.

Results: Campbell DÁrcy Cup, most points section A – Norma Miller 1, Sally Greenwood 2, Shirley Scholefield 3; Flora Reilly Cup, most points section B – Lin Sweet 1, June Jarvis 2, Heather Moss 3; Candlesticks, most points novelty section – Norma Miller 1, Sally Greenwood 2, Marion Pendergrast, Delyse Carlaw and Heather Moss 3=; Cruickshank Cup, best rose section B – June Jarvis; Warkworth Garden Club Cup, fragrant rose – Marion Pendergrast; Sesquicentennial Cup, Rose judge’s choice – Norma Miller; Champion Exhibition rose – Norma Miller; Champion Decorative rose – Shirley

Phone 423 7983 • Wellsford

EVENTS

More photos of the Warkworth Rose Show at www.localmatters.co.nz Search: Roses

Get your photos taken with Santa... from 3pm

Ear Piercing Gold coin donations to Plunket Girls Hairstyling with Pink Poppy Manicures with Orly Free Gift Wrapping Inika Make over - Book Now Christmas Colouring Competition

Christmas Event 3rd December Come and Join Us for delicious treats...

From 10am Onwards All Welcome

1, Marion Pendergrast 2, Heather Manson 3; Grange Trophy, best vegetable garden – Penny Wiggins 1, Maria Edwards 2, Elizabeth Morrow and Sally Greenwood 3=; Wilkinson Salver (aesthetic contribution to Warkworth) – NZ Transport Agency; Hamilton Trophy, best garden as seen from road – 8 Heritage Lane; Plaque Award, best street – Lyttle Lane.

Special prizes: $50, romantic dining table centre – Heather Moss; $50, first ever rose entry – Soraya Green; $50, sculpture made from vegetable(s) – Fay Illingworth; $100, photo of garden flower(s) – Heather Moss; Brookview Teahouse prize, arrangement in domestic teapot – Lorraine Hatfull.

FROG POOL FARM

There’s a little touch of magic at

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Frog Pool Farm

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Furniture

 Homeware & Kitchenware

Sizes 12-22 or made to measure Fresh summer colours & prints in garments to mix and match __________ Outfits for special occasions arriving weekly all from

 Crystals, Gems and Candles  Tiffany Leadlight Lamps  Custom Built Kitchens  Gardenware

Phone 425 9030 • Dome Valley 5 minutes past Warkworth

6 Neville St, Warkworth Ph: 09 425 0515

Mon-Fri 9.15am-5.15pm; Sat 9.30am-2.30pm Email: shadze@xtra.co.nz | www.shadze.co.nz

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Floral artistry exhibited in Matakana Takapuna floral designer Valmae Cameron was named Designer of the Year at the annual Auckland Area FASNZ competition held in Matakana last month.

Around 500 visitors crowded the Matakana Hall over two days to view the stunning array of unusual and innovative designs. The event, which was hosted by the Warkworth Floral Art Club, drew 34 entries from Hibiscus Coast, Helensville, Takapuna, Kumeu, Te Atatu, and Warkworth.

Judges were Margaret Ashley and Lorrainne Usher, both from Auckland, and Dorothy Turner, of Waikato. They commented on the very good standard of work. Warkworth club member Barbara Brown won the senior division were her display in the Trendy Tasty Twosomes.

Other winners were: Intermediate, Coastal Contrasts – Robin Baxter (Takapuna); Junior, Pottery Perpectives – Uta Humphries (Hibiscus Coast); Club, Movie Moments – Howick Floral Art Club; Impose – Vanita Patel (Takapuna); Special Awards, Best Colour – Warkworth Floral Art Club; Best use of Foliage – Glennis Liggett (Takapuna); Creativity Award – Takapuna Floral Art Club.

The next show will be held in March next year at the North Shore Event Centre, in conjunction with the Home and Garden Show.

Warkworth club member Barbara Brown with her winning design.

Santa’s weeklong visit to Wellsford

Children can tell Santa their Christmas wishes and have their photo taken with him when he visits Wellsford Pharmacy from December 6 to 10. As a fundraiser for Wellsford School, Santa will be at the pharmacy from 1pm-5pm daily for photographs. Photos, printed while you wait, will cost $5 for the first picture and $2 for extra copies. The school support team raises money annually for Duffy Books in Homes, information technology and other equipment.

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Game on this Christmas Christmas is a time for families and friends to spend quality time together.

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Motorists left high and dry

Warkworth motorists and visitors passing through town were left stranded for a short time last month when both fuel stations were closed.

The Shell Station, on the corner of which can be used to replenish the fuel Mill Lane and Whitaker Road, closed stocks. for about an hour during a peak As a result, the station has had period as part of works to refurbish the difficulty in keeping up with fuel shop. The back of the Wilmot Toyota demand and has on occasion run out. showroom was set up as a temporary Works are due to be completed this shop for sales other than petrol. month.

The Mobil Station, on Whitaker Adding to motorists woes was the Road, has been closed on a number fact that the former BP station on of occasions in recent weeks due Mahurangi East Road in Snells Beach to civil works at the site. This has was also closed at the time, due to its affected access to the fuel storage re-branding into independent fuel tanks, limiting the size of the tankers brand Gull.

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Christmas wheeled in early A total of 30 children from local primary schools received a brand new bike and helmet as part of Variety –The Children’s Charity’s Bikes for Kids programme last month.

The bikes were distributed as a special Alternatively, they may have overcome assembly held at Warkworth Primary adversity or their family was not in a School. position to purchase a bike for them.

The children were nominated by A total of 450 NZ children, aged their parents or teachers for being between seven and nine years, role models to their peers or for being benefited from the bike giveaway. A someone who had made a difference special stop on the national tour was within their school environment. made in Christchurch.

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Warkworth offers festive shopping evening

Regular shoppers in Warkworth are being rewarded with a shopping evening prior to Christmas.

On Thursday, December 9, Warkworth Inn, specials and some Glad Rags, Imeldas, Sportsworld, participating shops will open until giveaways. When Mahurangi Matters Chop, Take Note, Bookwormers, about 8pm. At the River View Plaza, went to print, participating stores Gamegear, Hunting & Fishing, and the Kowhai Singers will give a special included Unicorn Books, Dorothys, Warkworth Inn. performance of carols at 5pm.

Taste, Franklins Pharmacy, Paper Plus, “The evening is a chance for business Warkworth Inn lessee Ian Holt is Not Just Hats, Boutique Dianne, owners to show our appreciation for joining the festive spirit by presenting Intimate Apparel, Warkworth Natural the custom we’ve had through the year entertainment on the green, in front of Health Store, Forget Me Not Flowers, from our regulars,” Andrea says. “But, the hotel, from 6pm. Local duo Even Gabys, Treo, One Beach Road (OBR), of course, all shoppers will be welcome.

Song will entertain shoppers with a Hand & Heart Gallery, Beachhouse Everyone is doing their own thing.” programme of easy listening music.

Living, Warkworth Footwear, Kowhai Details were still being finalised, with Participating shops are offering wine Jewellers, Bewitched, Coast & Country, a possibility that Santa may also make vouchers which can be redeemed at Halls, Warkworth Menswear, Kodak, an appearance.

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“A M erry C h ri st m a s to a ll m y cu st om ers” The Great Car Giveaway held throughout the country at all New World Supermarkets saw 134 lucky shoppers receive a brand new Suzuki Swift. Owner of New World Warkworth Robin Brooke presents Craig Johnson with the keys to his new car.

Deserving community worker wins new wheels Craig Johnson could not be happier when he found out he had won Warkworth New World’s Great Car Giveaway.

“I really needed a car,” he says.

Craig has been without a vehicle for six years after being hit by a young woman

who was texting while driving.

His insurance only covered the cost of the loan he got for the car.

Craig spends his time working with IHC patients supervising them on monthly outings and helping out to make sandwiches at the Wilson Hall.

His new Suzuki Swift is valued at $20,500 with a current registration, warrant of fitness and a full tank of petrol. The vehicle will also have a three year or 100,000 kilometre warranty from Suzuki and a five year, unlimited kilometre Roadside Assistance from Suzuki Assist.

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River View Plaza landlord Rona Glover lives in hope that one day Warkworth will realise the potential of its river side location.

When she bought the riverside property in 1990 there was just a furniture shop and a laundry there, with big bushes hiding the river.

She had no big ideas for it until 1993 when she went to America and Europe and noticed that everywhere she went, every property that was a success was near water – it could be a river, the sea, a canal or even a big fountain.

When she came back she went to see Grant Neil, a young architect just starting out. He came up with some designs that looked good and they had an informal meeting with a Council official. Rona came out of that meeting stunned, because all her working life in the UK he had had to fight to get anything through Council and here was this man saying ‘Yes, this looks very nice, I’m sure this will go through all right’.

David Hook moved in on the site in August and River View Plaza’s first shops opened in December.

Nearly 20 years on, the Plaza continues to be a boutique shopping destination, where visitors can relax and enjoy the river vista in relative peace and quiet. The mix of stores includes homewares, furniture and accessories, sewing supplies and dry cleaner, books, and fashion. There is also the opportunity indulge with hair and health and Rona Glover beauty treatments, or a delicious coffee.

Although Rona now lives in Wellington, she is a regular visitor to Warkworth and is still avidly interested in town affairs. She enjoys catching up with the businesses in the Plaza and is always happy to share what she has learned from her many years in business.

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September statistics show that NZ residents departed on 210,000 overseas trips, up nine percent from September 2009. NZ residents departed on more trips to Australia up 7600, China up 1700 and the US up 1500. Source www.stats.govt.nz

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From left, Noah Kemp with his father’s kakapo sculpture along with author/ performer Janet Martin and her husband Davyd, teacher Kerrie Weenink and Jack Leaning.

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Snells Beach Kindergarten has won first prize in the annual Auckland Kindergarten Association Awareness month competition.

The theme this year for all 107 Parents also joined in with Noah kindergartens in the association Kemp’s father Cam Catley, and a was celebrating the kakapo – NZ’s neighbour, welding together a kakapo critically endangered, flightless sculpture out of knives, folks and nocturnal parrot. spoons.

The children, with help from teachers, The kindy’s prize was a performance spent the month putting together a by New Zealand children’s book book featuring local landmarks and author Janet Martin and her husband their original artwork.

Davyd Hodge. Janet gave the kindy a Teacher Kerrie Weenink says the book copy of all eight of her books and each was a nice way to have fun while child got to take home a copy of her educating the children about the bird. book Joe the Kakapo.

Visitor arrivals

The estimated average number of visitors in New Zealand per day was 99,400 in September, similar to the 99,000 visitors estimated to have been in the country daily in September last year. The number of visitors in the country is typically lower in September than in the summer months. The peak month of January 2010 saw an average of 211,500 visitors into New Zealand per day. Source www.stats.govt.nz

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Local pilots in the competition were, from left, Mark Eyre of Warkworth, Wayne Drinnan of Warkworth and Tim Shepherd of Wellsford. At 19, Tim was one of the youngest pilots competing.

Pilots put skills to the test Pilots from Whitianga north to Kaitaia put their flying skills to the test at the Northern Regional Flying NZ Competition, hosted by the Rodney Aero Club at Kaipara Flats, last month.

A total of 47 Flying NZ members, mostly recreational pilots, competed in the one-day event.

Rodney club president Gerrard Brown said conditions were near-perfect.

Events included life-raft dropping, bombing, a precision circuit and landing to a spot. The competition, which involves both air and landbased judges, also tested navigation skills and included basic aerobatics.

Gerrard said the competition catered for all levels, from trainees to seasoned commercial pilots.

Rodney competitor Mark Eyre finished second in the Jean Batten Trophy event for precision circuits and landing plus pre-flight. Otamatea pilots Jim Sharp and Tuhi Manakau were also placed – Jim was third in the forced landings category and Tuhi was third in the precision circuits.

North Shore Club won both the

Club stalwarts Rod Millar, left, and president Gerrard Brown.

formation flying and the Wigram Challenge Cup. Winners from the five regional rallies will compete in the national championships in Christchurch next February.

Anyone with an interest in aviation and training is welcome to attend the club days, at Kaipara Flats, which are held every Saturday.

Tabs make a difference to Kidney Kids The Lions Club of Kowhai Coast is appealing for aluminium tops and tabs from wine and spirit bottles, and beer and soft drink cans.

The funds from the sale of these tops and tabs support Kidney Kids, an organisation that helps children who have kidney ailments and their families.

The campaign is called Kan Tabs for Kidney Kids and has been running for several years nationwide. There

are around 1250 children who require dialysis treatment or additional support from the Kidney Kids Support Group. One tab represents one second of dialysis for a child.

A number of businesses collect the tabs on behalf of the club – Salty Dog Inn, Warkworth Golf Club and the RSA. Club members will also pick-up saved tops.

Info: Olwyn Hill on 425 4673 or Christine on 425 5192.

Late night shopping in Warkworth - December 9

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Matakana farmer rises to cycling challenge MOTORHOMES When it comes to taking a holiday, Matakana farmer John Gluckman, 59, doesn’t believe in taking it easy.

John recently completed a 24-day 1100km bike ride from Lhasa to Kathmandu, via the Everest Base Camp. In the process, he raised $1700 for the Oncology Children’s Foundation.

No stranger to adventure, John is believed to be the first man to have climbed all seven of the world’s highest summits and run marathons on all seven continents.

He first learned of the 200 Tomorrows Children’s Oncology Challenge when competing in the World Masters Games in Sydney last year. Having subsequently competed in a crosscountry skiing event at the World Winter Masters in Slovenia in January, he decided to join the challenge.

“The challenge means you get to travel with people like yourself and travelling on a bike means you get to see more,” he said. “You also get to raise money for a really good cause.”

John started preparing for the ride about four months prior to his departure. He rode six days a week including a weekly 160km circuit around Omaha and five return trips between Goat Island and the top of the Pakiri Hill every Saturday.

“It paid off – I was probably the strongest rider in the group of six.

The altitude took a bit of getting used to and on one day, we climbed from 4000m to 5200m. When you consider that to the top of Pakiri Hill is 300m, you begin to appreciate that it was a bit of a challenge on a bike.”

John said safety was never an issue, although there were lots of passport checks. Roads were mostly sealed and two support vehicles accompanied the party. Accommodation was mainly tenting, with occasional stays in hotels and guest houses, and John found the local food tasty. A novel addition to the menu was yak meat, which “tastes a little like beef ”.

“It was my first visit to Tibet so it was a bit of a culture shock – there’s a lot of poverty and it’s quite primitive in places. At one point we passed a young girl who couldn’t have weighed much more than 40kgs. She was carrying a load of grass or reeds on her back which must have weighed at least 60kgs. I don’t consider myself a weak person, but I couldn’t lift it.”

John said although he liked to cycle, he kept off the roads around Warkworth and Matakana because they were too dangerous.

“It’s one thing to train, but you’ve also got to stay alive!”

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He said he was undecided on where he would head to for his next adventure, but South America was definitely on the cards. He also intended to participate in the World Masters in Italy in 2013.

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The condition causes progressive aching and early morning stiffness, and can go unrecognised and undiagnosed, sometimes for months. This is because the symptoms are very similar to ordinary arthritis especially in the early phase, and are often mistaken for it. Some differences are that this condition is also associated with fatigue, a general feeling of unwellness, and even a slight fever.

During PMR there is an inflammation of the blood vessels that line the involved joints of the shoulder and/or pelvic girdle, and there is some evidence to suggest that it may be caused by a number of different viruses, along with a genetic predisposition. It generally affects people older than 50, and women are twice as likely to get it as men.

A very important association is temporal arteritis, where the temporal artery (over your temple) becomes inflamed as part of the condition – this is characterised by severe localised headache and changes in vision. This is very significant and needs to be treated more aggressively.

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As the inflammation gradually settles, the CRP (and ESR) returns to normal, and regular checking of the blood tests can be matched with slow reduction of the prednisone. It is not uncommon for there to be “flares” during that time with temporary increases in prednisone needed. Regular exercise is also helpful.

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Helmet safety message pedalled through NZ

Since suffering a brain injury from a motorbike accident 11 years ago, Mark Ridley has dedicated himself to raising awareness of the importance of wearing a helmet.

Mark is currently riding from Cape Reinga to Bluff on his hand-propelled trike as part of a brain injury awareness campaign. He visited Warkworth last month.

Although he was wearing a helmet when he was knocked off his bike in 1989, the accident left him unconscious for several weeks. The long-term consequences meant he could no longer work as a butcher and he has a permanent speech impediment.

Beginning his journey last month, Mark will finish his trip around Christmas.

He will be travelling the majority of the way on SH1, cycling four hours a day dependent on weather conditions.

“The campaign is fun and it’s not about me, it’s about the importance of wearing a helmet,” he says. “Severe Brain injury survivor Mark Ridley says it’s his job to raise awareness on helmet injuries can occur if you have an safety. accident and you’re not wearing one.

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Santa is coming to town! If you missed him Wellsford then pop into Warkworth on December 4. The Warkworth Santa Parade will be making its way through the streets around 1.30pm so make sure you are in town to cheer on the floats.

Candlights Carols by Candlelight is a wonderful family event and Wellsford and Warkworth have two of the best!

Wellsford’s event is at the primary school on December 9 and Warkworth’s evening will be held in Lucy Moore Park on December 10. Wrap up warm and don’t forget your glow sticks.

Toy donations With Christmas racing toward us now is a time to clear out your toy boxes and playrooms of all those toys your young ones have grown out of. It has been a hard year for some of our local families and donations of any toys in working order would be gratefully received by the Rodney Womens Centre. Call 425 7621 to arrange drop off.

Have a safe and fabulous Christmas everyone. Remember your sunscreen and watch those little ones when near water.

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Hearing aid costs apportioned The costs of hearing aids for people with a mix of injury and non-injury-related hearing loss will be apportioned between ACC and Health from January 1.

ACC Minister Nick Smith says change funded accordingly. It means a person is needed because it is not fair that with 100 percent injury-related hearing employers are being required to pay loss would be eligible for $3450 for through their ACC levies for the steeply two hearing aids from ACC, whereas a person with 100 percent age-related rising costs of age-related hearing loss.

“Age is not an accident,” Dr Smith says. hearing loss would receive a subsidy of The cost of ACC hearing loss claims has $1022 for two aids from the Ministry of risen from $20 million a year in 2000 Health as is the case now. The change to $60 million today, and is projected is that if a person’s hearing loss is a mix of injury and other factors, they would to increase to $80 million a year by be eligible for some hearing aid funding 2014 contributing to a $1.3 billion from ACC and some from the Ministry liability in ACC’s Work Account. of Health. For example, a person with “The changes to ACC entitlements are 60 percent injury and 40 percent nonbeing offset by increased funding and injury-related hearing loss would receive support from the Ministry of Health. $2721 for their hearing aids.

Any person receiving ACC for hearing “These changes will not affect people aids is currently ineligible for health with severe hearing loss funded entirely assistance, but in future will be eligible by Health, returned servicemen for a portion of the health subsidy. receiving support from Veterans’ “Apportionment means people will be Affairs or the financial support assessed in 10 percent bands for injury available for low income earners from and non-injury-related hearing loss and the Ministry of Social Development.”

CAB seeks volunteers The Wellsford/Warkworth Citizens Advice Bureau is seeking fresh volunteers.

The bureau, which also covers Mangawhai, is located in the Wellsford Community Centre. Volunteers form the backbone of the service and respond to the bulk of enquiries over the phone, as well as visits, letters and email enquiries. General enquiries make up the bulk of calls, followed by transport, motor vehicle, travel and immigration issues. A training course for new recruits will be held next February. Info: Phone 423 7333, email cab.wells@xtra.co.nz or call into the office Monday to Friday between 10am and 3pm.

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Clean up lesson taken on beach Mahurangi Christian School students got a lesson in recycling plastics and caring for the environment when they undertook a beach clean-up at Martins Bay last month.

The 42 children who went on the field identify what the numbers of plastics trip represented years five to eight. meant.

Teacher Vanessa Holdsworth says Snells Beach Neighbourhood students have been learning about Support area coordinator Lesley how their actions can affect the Leversha provided the blue rubbish environment and why they need to bags, plus gloves and certificates for keep it clean and green. the participants. Gubbs Transport Principal Paul Manahan said this was provided transport to Martins Bay. the first activity his year eight students had undertaken as part of their science Snells Beach Primary was also involved study. They had begun by learning to in a similar clean-up day.

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Jay Morris (left) and Nick Hailes practising ahead of the Trans-Tasman meet.

Junior athletes Sydney-bound When young athlete Josh Eagle heads to Sydney next month he’ll be following in the footsteps of his mother and father.

The 11-year-old from Mangawhai has been chosen to join the Auckland Trans-Tasman Athletics Challenge Tour to Australia, along with Nick Hailes and Jay Morris, both 11, of Warkworth Athletics Club. The trio will compete against New South Wales in what is an annual athletics competition, alternating between the two countries.

Josh Eagles studies up on Australia.

Josh competes in high jump, long jump, 100m and 200m events. Drinnan, of Kaukapakapa, held the When he’s not on the track, he’s also Lower Northland Districts high jump a competitive swimmer and rugby record for 10 years. player. Nick goes to Pinehurst School Josh says his favourite event is high and the 800m is his event, while Jay jump and he hopes to clear 1.5m is at Mahurangi Christian School and in preparation for the competition, competes in discus and shot put. which runs from January 10 to 19.

Josh’s parents Kim and Mike both While in Sydney, the athletes will take took part in the same competition part in local competitions, as well as in 1979 and his grandfather, Trevor the challenge tour.

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Rehearsal time for the annual candlight concert.

Speaker prepares to sing Speaker of the House Lockwood Smith was in rehearsal with students from Warkworth Primary School last month, ahead of the annual Carols by Candlelight concert in Lucy Moore Park on Friday, December 10.

The concert is sponsored by the Special guest performer this year is Warkworth Rotary Club and local Louisa Collier, of Rodney Live fame. businesses.

Rotary will provide glow sticks and Concert conductor Linda Gribble song sheets on the night. says the event has become extremely “We encourage people to bring rugs, popular and last year was the biggest cushions, snacks and enjoy a fun family ever. The carols are led by Dr Smith night,” Linda says. “Unfortunately, and a massed school choir made the event has become too large for up of students from Snells Beach, any Warkworth inside venue so if the Mahurangi Christian School, weather is bad it will be cancelled. Listen Leigh and Warkworth Primary. to the radio if it looks wet. We have Accompanying the singing will be never cancelled yet so “Oh Come All Ye the Warkworth Brass Band, under the Faithful” and let the “Jingle-bells Rock!”

The concert starts at 7.30pm. baton of Alan Flack.

Booked in A book/journal workshop was held at the Kowhai Art and Craft Centre, in Warkworth, recently. The tutor was book artist Liz Constable, from Titirangi, who inspired the group to create some wonderful journals. “We had so much fun and lots of creativity was experienced,” Gill Carlsson said. “We have now formed a weekly book making group at centre.” A workshop was held on November 28, using hand dyed paper. Gill said new members interested in craft were welcome to join. Info: Gill Carlsson carlssonb@orcon.net.nz

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Great books arriving each week in the lead-up to Christmas – Come in and see us for inspirational gift ideas.

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The last in the Chaos Walking Trilogy is now in paperback.

This is the follow-up to the very popular The Knife Of Never Letting Go and The Ask And The Answer. Monsters of Men does not disappoint. The book starts with three armies marching on New Prentisstown – each are intent on destroying the others. Todd and Viola are caught in different armies and have to find a way of brokering peace.

Lots of twists and turns make this a real page-turner and fans of the series will love it. The ending was spot-on and only leaves us disappointed that there will be no more of Todd and Viola, Mayor Prentiss, Mistress Coyle, Angharrad and all the other characters we have come to love or love to hate! Excellent trilogy for teen readers.

The Village Bookshop and Mahurangi Matters have signed copies of both The Knife Of Never Letting Go and The Ask And The Answer to giveaway. Write your name and daytime phone number on the back of an envelope and post to: Patrick Ness Book Giveaway, Mahurangi Matters PO Box 701, Warkworth 0941. Entries close at noon on December 17.

Truth by Peter Temple This Australian author wins many awards for his gritty crime novels and his newest offering has been getting rave reviews in the media. Set in Melbourne, the story starts with the discovery of a dead woman in a very exclusive new apartment building, with a broken neck but no clues as to her identity. Detective Villani needs to solve this whilst negotiating the pitfalls of work politics, potential bush fires encircling his fathers home and a family unravelling at the seams. This is the follow-up to the prize-winning The Broken Shore. Highly recommended.

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Customers are being encouraged to vote for their favourite window or shop display. See in store for details. The Christmas Tree will be up in the Matakana Cinema Foyer throughout December, taking donations of non-perishable foods for the Warkworth Christian Foodbank.

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Matakana Village shops will be open late on Friday nights this month for Christmas shopping. The Friday night Twilight Market, in the Market Square, also starts this month, with food, wine and entertainment for the whole family.

Matakana Cinema has a great line-up of children’s films for summer.

As Christmas Day falls on a Saturday this year, the Matakana Farmers Market will be held on Boxing Day December 26 instead and will re-open on New Year’s Day as usual.

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Christmas Day Buffet Menu • 1.30pm seating • 5pm on fo eating r Din s m ner 11a Sam Price popping a ‘shuv no compleezy’ up Omaha estuary.

Skim the surface in style

Skimboards travelling at breakneck speeds through the wash are becoming a more common sight on local beaches, and the rise of the sport is reflected in a new series of competitions to be held this summer.

The series kicks off with an event at provide more run room.

Waiwera Hot Pools next month.

“It’s the first time anyone has created a Organiser Sam Price says the event at course in this way, so I’m excited to see Waiwera on December 4 should be how it goes,” Sam says. great entertainment for both spectators The sport originated in Southern and competitors. It involves ‘flatland’ California when lifeguards wanted an style skimboarding, which Sam easy, fast way to get along the beaches. describes as a mix of snowboarding am has been a strong promoter of and skating, but with its own style.

Competitors perform tricks similar skimboarding in NZ since he launched to those performed by skateboarders, his company OXS Skimboards two such as ollies and shove-its, on shallow years ago and says it is growing in the water. The course will be a flooded North Island. out volleyball court at the Waiwera Info: ph Sam on 021 129 7511, or the Hot Pools, which will be modified to OXS Skimboards page on Facebook.

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Two huge international events among the vines this summer!

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4.30pm Wed 29th December With more hit singles than The Beatles in the 60s, THE HOLLIES shaped the world of pop music as we know it today. Their mega hits including Air That I Breathe, He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother, Bus Stop, Long Cool Woman (in a black dress) and Carrie Anne, continue to be among the most-played in the world today.

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The Hollies can still draw a crowd with tickets to the Ascension show nearly sold out.

Hot summer entertainment at vineyard

Ascension Wine Estate, in Matakana, is offering a huge line-up of entertainment this summer, featuring top local and international acts. start for Winery Tour since it began.

The NZ International Jazz & Blues The Hollies on January 31.

Festival kicks the programme off on “This is a band that had more hits in “Over the last four years the venue has December 29, featuring nearly five the 1960s than the Beatles,” he says. developed as much as the tour and we hours of music by US artist Robbie “Their Midas Touch Tour includes all now play in a purpose-built concert MacGregor and the UK’s Tony the favourites such as Bus Stop, He amphitheatre,” he says. “We always Painting & Powerband, along with Ain’t Heavy and Long Cool Woman. look forward to these shows, a great NZ’s own Hammond Gamble and crowd and very hospitable hosts.”

We’re already nearly sold out.”

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The Topp Twins Summer Hoedown The Ascension New Years Eve NZ songbird Brooke Fraser will with the Hamilton County Bluegrass Extravaganza, limited to just 120 headline the MORE FM Winery Tour Band, Marian Burns, Tami Neilson guests, is a dinner and dance which 2011, on stage on February 4 and 5. and Cameron Luxton completes the culminates with a private professional Also on the tour will be four-piece outdoor events on Sunday afternoon band Opshop and Auckland rock February 13. Shortly afterwards, NZ fireworks display. crossover artist Yulia and UK based Ascension owner Darryl Soljan says band Midnight Youth.

Auckland Anniversary Weekend will Co-promoter Brent Eccles says tenor Will Martin will make separate be a big one when the vineyard hosts Ascension has been the traditional appearances in The Belfry.

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Museum cranks up for summer open day Spit the pip and A 1936 Farmall tractor is among the larger items which have been donated to the Warkworth & District Museum over the years.

Former owner Robbie Torkington inherited the tractor when he purchased the farm from his fatherin-law Claude Wilson in the early 60s.

He donated it to the museum in 1993.

Claude had previously taken over the operation of the farm at Kourataki Road from his father. Farmall was the name given by the manufacturer International Harvester to this new style of tractor with tricycle wheels, tandem wheels close together at the front and two wheels at the rear. It had high ground clearance and was designed to be used for cultivating cotton and maize, but soon found wide appeal by farmers throughout the US and many were imported into New Zealand.

Other tractor manufacturers followed Museum president Ian Ferguson with Robbie Torkington. suit with a similar model and the generic name of “rowcrop” tractors but this one was modified with rubber opportunity to see this and other was adopted. This tractor was supplied “overshoes” to enable it to be run on pieces of machinery in operation during an Open Day on Sunday, with steel wheels and the rear wheels the road. where fitted with lugs for better grip, Visitors to the museum will have an January 16. Contributed.

Singing in Santa New Zealand Country Music’s songwriter of the year Pat McDonald will be a special guest at Carols by Candlelight in Wellsford this month. Pat and his band will perform special Christmas items and there will also be performances by Wellsford, Tapora and Living Way Schools, Wellsford Carollers, Arohanui Fellowship and Peter Wilton. MC will be local personality Haggis Henderson. The free Christmas concert on December 9, at Wellsford School, starts at 7.30pm. There will be glow sticks for children and a special appearance by Santa.

join the fun run

The inaugural Fruit Loop Fun Run will be held in Matakana on March 5 to raise funds for the Matakana/ Omaha walkway, currently under construction.

The seven-kilometre route will take in orchards, vineyards, olive groves and farmland, and landholders are being encouraged to offer food and entertainment along the way.

Organiser Neville Johnson says he hopes the community will get behind the event and the fundraising target is somewhere between $15,000 to $20,000.

“We’re still putting the details together but its going to be a great community fun day, giving people an opportunity to take in some magnificent views,” he says.

The run will culminate with a Food and Wine Festival at Matakana Country Park.

At the annual meeting of the Matakana Community Group last month, chair Richard Wintle paid tribute to the committee members who have organised fundraising and contributed time and labour to the project, particularly Scott MacCallum and Neville Johnson.

Registration details will be published closer to the date.

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Sunday Craft and Produce Market Where: Wharf Road Riverside When: 2nd Sunday of each month Next: 12th December 2010 from 9am-1pm Contact John Frogley on 09 422 3067 Email: jandlm.health@xtra.co.nz

Open Day on Sunday 16 Jan 2011 starting at 10am.

This will an opportunity for visitors to: • see old machinery running • to visit the museum free of charge • to visit our plant stall and to sample our sausage sizzle!

There will also be a combined furniture/ book sale. Our Textile, Archives and Genealogy Areas will also be open to the public.

There will be an extensive display of old farm machinery in the Big Shed.

Light Refreshments will be available during the day. You won’t want to miss out on a fun day for the whole family. See you there!!

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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FRUIT & VEGE GARDEN CENTRE FAMILY PLAYGROUND The Matakana Quadrille Group will host a Christmas display in the main arena at the Matakana Country Park each Saturday leading up to Christmas. The show will last about an hour and includes Regina Guggenberger, from Matakana, and her horse Freestyle (pictured) doing some amazing tricks, the quadrille group dancing their horses to Christmas carols and much more. The other group members are Christine Monahan, Pauline Colclough and Michelle Amery. Santa will make an appearance with a lolly scramble for children. The show will be on Saturday December 4, 11 and 18, starting at 11am.

Chocolate reward Wellsford Police need help to track down stolen personalised plates bearing the letters WOODEZ that have been used on an older style BMW 320i for multiple petrol thefts. “If anyone knows of any ‘likely lads’ who drive a car like this and has had their hands on these plates then we’d like to hear about it,” Sgt Kellie Bissett says. She promises a “chocolate fish and a smile” for anyone who comes forward with information.

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Superbly situated in the grape-growing region of Matakana, Plume will delight your palate with seasonally inspired menus celebrating local produce. For the wine lover, Plume also gives an insight into life within a working vineyard with its Cellar Door showcasing two local vineyards, Runner Duck Estate and Heron's Flight.

Open daily from 11.00 and for dinner from 6.00pm Friday and Saturday. Plume will also open by special arrangement for group bookings and offers flexibility of venue hire and exclusive use for conferences, meetings and weddings. Telephone: 09 422 7915

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WE SOLVE PROBLEM GIFTS Our creative team will make to order elegant gift platters and baskets for all occasions which can be themed to suit the recipient; a joy to give and a pleasure to receive.

Create your own style in any quantity, book early while full selection is in stock.

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Taste of Morocco Our Foodie Fridays are so much fun but they also mean that the girls and I are continuously learning about techniques and new recipes. Last week it was tagines (sometimes spelt as tajines), which is not only the recipe but also the vessel in which it is cooked. This is a shallow, round, earthenware pot with a unique conical lid designed to lock in moisture and flavours, cooking the food gently in a small amount of liquid. It is designed to be used on a single element or stovetop to minimise energy. If you don’t possess a tagine then a solid, heavybased casserole pot is a good substitute, but for a tasty, succulent meal full of flavour and adventure, it is well worth attempting to cook in the genuine article.

Traditional Moroccan one-pot cooking recipes are ideal for summer as they tend to be aromatic, syrupy, zesty and spicy with a freshness that provides a welcome relief from a traditional kiwi barbecue on hot humid nights. Serve the recipe below with a leafy salad and couscous tossed with chillies and herbs.

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For the Kefta 450 g finely minced beef or lamb 1 onion, grated or finely chopped Small bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped 1 tsp ground coriander ½ tsp cayenne pepper

1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground cumin Salt and pepper to taste

For the sauce 1 tblsp olive oil 1 tablsp butter 1 onion, roughly chopped 2 – 3 cloves crushed Thumb sized piece fresh ginger, finely chopped 1 red chilli, thinly sliced Small bunch coriander, roughly chopped 2 tsps ground turmeric Freshly squeezed juice of a lemon Small bunch mint leaves, chopped 1 lemon, cut into 4 or 6 segments, pips removed

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To make the kefta, pound the minced meat in a bowl with your knuckles.

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When ready to cook, heat the oil and butter together in tagine or heavy based casserole.

Stir in onion, garlic, ginger and chilli and sauté until they begin to brown.

Add the turmeric and half of the coriander and mint, pour in about 300ml water. Bring to the boil and simmer, covered for 10 minutes.

Carefully place the kefta in the liquid, cover and poach for about 15 minutes, rolling them around from time to time, until they are well cooked on all sides.

Pour over lemon juice, season with salt and tuck in the lemon segments.

Poach a further 10 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining coriander and mint and serve while hot.

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Families gather for beach Christmas party Mangawhai art There will be some old-fashioned family fun on the waterfront at Snells Beach on December 19, when the Mahurangi Vineyard Church hosts its annual Christmas at the Beach.

The tide will be in so organisers are encouraging locals to bring their togs, their kids and grandkids.

The programme will include a tug of war and egg toss, and sack, wheelbarrow and three-legged races, ahead of a BYO picnic dinner.

Entertainment will be presented by local performer Lou Lou. The evening will close around 8pm with Christmas carols as the sun sets over Kawau Bay. Organiser Melinda Stevenson says the day will be a perfect way to relax and remember the true meaning of Christmas.

The event is free and will be held at the waterfront reserve at the bottom of Snells Beach Road, starting at 4.30pm.

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Band leader Steve Hathaway and local musician Lou Lou entertaining at last year’s event.

Forum promises bold approach

Auckland Council’s Economic Development Forum has met for the first time promising an economic development strategy with some bold new goals for the Auckland economy. Officers are preparing an issues and options paper for a forum workshop in December and discussions with key stakeholders over the coming months. A draft strategy is expected to be released next March. Forum chairperson Cr Arthur Anae said the strategy would be a collaborative process between Council, Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development CCO, the government and the people of Auckland. The Economic Development Strategy will form a key component of the Auckland (spatial) plan, which will set the long-term direction for Auckland over the next 20-30 years.

Tours big success Home and garden tours were held throughout the Mahurangi and Otamatea areas last month raising a total of $29,500.

The Otamatea home and garden tour, featuring Speaker Dr Lockwood Smith’s art deco home, received such interest that 100 people missed out on tickets. The tour raised $12,000 for Otamatea High School.

The annual Garden Ramble charity fundraiser for Mangawhai Kindergarten, Kaiwaka and Mangawhai Plunket had 21 properties on show with around 270 keen garden enthusiasts attending. They raised $6500.

Warkworth Hospice’s Home Tour raised $10,000. Fundraising coordinator Lesley Ingham said she was rapt with how friendly and welcoming the homeowners were.

“They are amazing people and helped out offering food and beverage to the guests.” Around 200 people took part.

The date of an art auction to raise funds for the new Mangawhai Museum has been changed.

“Due to unforseen circumstances” the auction will be held on Saturday, December 18, not Sunday, December 19.

Art works for auction will be displayed on the museum’s website.

“Not all the items are there yet, but will be added as they arrive,” Historical Society president Christine Bygrave says.

The museum is expected to cost a total of $1,640,000.

“At this point, we have spent $440,000 on the building, but have also received donations in goods and volunteer services from our local community, and a generous donation of an additional $246,000 from the specialists involved in the building,” Mrs Bygrave says.

“We have funds in hand to continue with the roof while we await a Lotteries’ Commission decision on a grant for the roofing construction.”

The auction will be held at the Mangawhai Golf Course. The evening starts at 7pm, with the auction starting at 8pm.

Info: www.mangawhai-museum.org.nz

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Athletics New Zealand has identified 22 fundamental skills that children need from the ages of 3 to 8 in order to further their physical development and/or play sport. They are: Balance on one foot • line or beam walk • climb • forward roll • sprint run • hop • jump for distance • jump for height • skip • gallop • side gallop • dodge • continuous leap • catch • overhand throw • underhand throw • chest pass • kick • punt • two-handed strike • hand dribble • foot dribble.

The local athletics club is incorporating most of these into their fundamental programme held for the under 7s on Tuesday nights at Shoesmith Domain.

Mark Illingworth is doing a fantastic job with the littlies assisted by many parent volunteers. Come along and give it ago.

Here is a quiz you can do to see if you know a bit about kids and movement (courtesy of Western Australian Ministry of Education). For the purposes of this quiz, ‘children’ covers from birth to 14 years.

1. Children who write with their right hand should also throw a ball or hold a bat with their right hand. False. Sir Richard Hadlee was a famous example of a left-handed batter and a right handed bowler. Let children try both hands when they are young. They will soon choose the dominant one.

2. Academic performance will be improved by increasing movement proficiency.

An interesting one. Common sense tells us it is true and the general belief is that it is true, but interestingly enough it has not been proven due to the difficulties of valid testing of the idea.

3. Most boys are able to throw a ball further and harder than most girls. True.

Boys have a longer hip to shoulder ratio than girls, even when young, which means they can throw faster and further.

4. Girls can’t run as fast as boys. False. After puberty boys have an advantage but not pre-puberty.

5. Children need to hop before they can skip. False. Even though hopping is part of the skipping movement, children can skip before they can hop. Hopping alone requires more strength.

6. Children aged 12 years and older are unable to change their movement patterns. False, although it is much more difficult once puberty is reached.

7. You need to be able to run well in order to teach others to run. False

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The cruise will be held on December says. “It also includes an interesting historical account on each area and 7, and costs $40 per person.

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Shapeshifter ready to mix it at Mangawhai Tavern Get ready for one of NZ’s top high energy live acts at Mangawhai this month.

Shapeshifter, fresh from tours across drum and bass. the Pacific, Asia, Europe and the In 2001, Shapeshifter released their UK will take the stage at Mangawhai debut LP entitled Realtime. In Tavern on December 26 and 27.

July this year, they were signed by Still on a high from the release System prestigious UK Drum and Bass label, Is A Remix, an album of remixes from Hospital Records. top NZ and UK producers through The band’s platinum-selling album iconic English label Hospital Records, The System is a Vampire has been the band will be supporterd by Ladi6 released globally, The System is a – New Zealand’s leading hip hop soul Remix album which features a range artist. of Shapeshifter remixed tunes from Performing with Parks and Julien drum and bass heavyweights Logistics, Dyne, Ladi6 will deliver the infectious Camo & Krooked, Netsky, State of stage show, which has just seen her Mind and The Upbeats. complete more than 60 shows in Europe, opening for the likes of Gil Ticket giveaway Scott-Heron and Mos Def. Mahurangi Matters has four doubleDJ support on all shows will be passes to the Shapeshifter shows at handled by outdoor summertime Mangawhai Tavern on December 26 favourites, Queenstown’s Sunshine and 27 to giveaway. To enter, write Soundsystem. Shapeshifter formed in your name and daytime phone number 1999 after the four founding members on the back of an envelope, and the met at Jazz School. They had a range show you want to see (December of musical backgrounds ranging from 26 or December 27), and post to: dub, jazz, and hip-hop, to metal, funk Shapeshifter Competition, Mahurangi and electronica.

Matters, PO Box 701 Warkworth As a result, they decided to bring 0941. Entries close at noon on Friday, these influences together to create live December 17.

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Marae blessing

The development of the Te Hana – Te Ao Marama Community Marae will be celebrated with a dawn blessing on Saturday, December 11. The programme will start with a powhiri followed by the unveiling and blessing of the marae, and formal speeches. The development of a Maori cultural centre in Te Hana is a project spearheaded by the Te Hana Community Development Charitable Trustees & Taumata Kaunihera o Te Hana. The aim is to have the complex completed in time for next year’s Rugby World Cup.

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Mahurangi West Hall fundraising auction, starts 6.30pm Matakana Twilight Markets, from 5pm to 8pm (every Friday evening through summer) 3-5 Point Wells Christmas shopping fair & book sale, opens 5pm Friday and again on Saturday & Sunday from 8am to 4pm.

Info: Charleyne on 422 7438 4 Warkworth Santa Parade starting on Alnwick Street at 1.30pm 4 A Christmas Concert, presented by the Kowhai Singers with Matakana School Children’s Choir, Mahurangi College Auditorium, from 7.30pm. Tickets $20 (school children free) available from choir members, Warkworth i-SITE or at the door.

4 Art & Craft Sale, Matakana Community Hall, 8.30am to 2.30pm original works by local artists including paintings, jewellery, porcelain, felting, cards, flax weaving, pottery, toys, faberge-style eggs and embroidery. Enquiries phone 422 9363.

4 Waipu Saturday Market, Coronation Hall, 9am-1pm. Enquiries: Sue on 0274 586 144 or toriamartin@hotmail.com 4 Skimboarding competition at Waiwera Hot Pools. Registration at 12pm. Event starts at 1pm (see story p57).

4,11,18 Wellsford Growers Market, Wellsford Railway, from 8am to 2pm. More stallholders welcome. Enquiries Tony: 027 475 2975 or 423 7557 4,11,18 Dancing horses of Matakana (see story p61).

5 Mangawhai Beach & Country Market @ The Domain, Mangawhai, 9am to 1pm. Enquiries: Sue 0274 586 144 or toriamartin@hotmail.com 7 Coastguard familiarisation cruise on Hauraki Gulf (see story p65).

8 Rodney Local Board meeting, former Rodney District Council office, Orewa. Starts at 6pm.

9 Carols by Candlelight, Wellsford Primary School, rain or shine.

Starts 7.30pm (see story p60).

10 Carols in the Park at Lucy Moore Park, 7pm start featuring the Kowhai Singers, Warkworth Brass Band and a number of school choirs, bring the family and a picnic (see story p55).

15 Wellsford Library draft designs display, Wellsford Community Centre (see story p1).

18 Mangawhai Christmas parade, Mangawhai Domain, starts 10.30am. Assemble by 9.45am. Info: Laureen 431 4135 or Sandra 431 5571 18 Art Auction, Mangawhai Golf Course, fundraiser for Mangawhai Museum (see story p63).

19 Christmas by the Beach, Snells Beach waterfront, from 4.30pm (see story p63).

19 Combined Churches Christmas carol singing, Community Hall, Fagan Pl, Mangawhai at 7pm. Info: Petronella Brom 431 4700.

19 Mangawhai Beach & Country Market @ The Domain, Mangawhai, 9am to 1pm. Enquiries: Sue 0274 586 144 or toriamartin@hotmail.com 26&27 Shapeshifter, Mangawhai Tavern (see story p66).

29 NZ International Jazz & Blues Festival, Ascension (see ad p58).

January 2011 Wellsford Growers Market, Wellsford Railway every Saturday, 8am to 2pm. More stallholders welcome. Info: Tony 027 4752 975 or 423 7557.

16 Warkworth Museum Open Day (see story p60).

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Students excel in gruelling Blue Light challenge Hauling a 75kg sack for 10 metres, pushing a trailer, lifting a tyre and leaping over walls were just some of the challenges facing 100 young people in the annual Blue Light Physical Competence Challenge.

The event, held on November 24 stopwatch continuing to run until all at the North Shore Events Centre four team members were across the attracted 25 teams from schools finish line. throughout the Waitemata Police Youth Services Coordinator Senior District, including two teams from Sergeant Sharon Stephens, who helped Orewa College, two from Wellsford organise the event for Blue Light, says and one from Tomarata. the emphasis is on fun and teamwork.

As well as the Physical Competence The winning team will take part in the Test (PCT), there were “fear factor” National Blue Light PCT Challenge elements to overcome such as eating held at the Police College course in dry weetbix with hands cuffed behind Porirua next March. This will be a step the back. The PCT consisted of 12 up for competitors, with additional tasks on an adjusted Police course ‘fear factor’ and logistical challenges. including vaulting over obstacle, Orewa College – Yahoo finished crawling under hurdles and diving overall winners, with Northcross through a “window”.

Intermediate second and Orewa Year 7 boys and girls competed against College’s other team and Albany the clock in teams of four, with the Junior High finishing third-equal.

Wellsford competitors in the Blue Light challenge.

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Members of the Tomarata team.

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