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Wharehine and Fletcher form alliance

Robin Ransom seals the joint venture deal with his new business partner Mr Li Zhengou in China as local dignatories look on.

The readymix concrete division of Wharehine Contractors, including batching plants at Matakana, Wellsford and Mangawhai, has been sold to Fletcher Concrete and Infrastructure Ltd (Firth Concrete).

In a prepared statement Wharehine directors Phillip Schmidt, Rob Gibson and Steve Dodd said the sale was an important step for Wharehine, forming an alliance with a major NZ construction company.

“We anticipate that most people will see very little change in daily operations, with the strong Wharehine brand to be continued,” they said.

Readymix staff will transfer to Firth with no loss of employment. continued page 2

Matakana winemaker’s joint venture Inside this issue The Hub, Mangawhai aids Chinese community’s economy Feature – pages 12&13

A Chinese company has developed a joint venture with Ransom Wines, drawing on its expertise to help establish a new vineyard and winery that will produce wines in China under the Ransom label.

China is becoming a significant the central Shanxi province in the last It’s anticipated that the vineyard and export market for the winery, which year and was invited to be part of the winery, which are being established in has sent several containers of wine to project based on the wine’s quality. continued page 2

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Nanyaogou, near the city of Changzhi, will provide a sustainable economic activity in an area where existing coal mines will come to the end of their life within the next few years.

Around 400 hectares, more than four times the total vineyard area in the Matakana region, will be planted, mainly in cabernet sauvignon grapes, supplemented by merlot, cabernet franc and chardonnay.

Robin Ransom went to Changzhi in December to sign a formal agreement to establish the joint venture and to date the first 150 acres of the vineyard have been planted. It is expected that the winery construction will begin next year.

“China is a big producer of wine already but most of it is of only fair to mediocre quality. My partners have recognised that if they bring in some

“We have done successful deals like this in the past, in particular with Millbrook Quarry, and see these alliances as a necessary step forward in today’s world.”

The Wharehine Group is a privately owned civil contracting and primary resources company, which started

outside expertise and produce better quality wine than most currently made in China, they are likely to get a marketing advantage,” he says.

Robin expects to supervise the winemaking process and the wines will be produced under the Ransom label.

Depending on its quality, the Chinese produced wine may be marketed as a mid-range product for domestic consumption, in addition to his top quality New Zealand-produced wines.

In the meantime he plans to increase his export volumes to build up brand awareness.

Robin says he’s enjoyed the experience of working with highly educated and sophisticated people from a very different culture and the exchange has become “much more than strictly business”.

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Kowhai Festival robbed of rugby screening Fight continues Auckland Council has scuttled plans by Kowhai Festival organisers to screen a Rugby World Cup (RWC) semi-final as the finale event to the Big Day Out, in Warkworth, on October 15.

After being involved in (RWC) One of the big challenges was filling planning since 2009, festival the gap between the traditional end of coordinator Lesley Ingham was the Big Day Out around 5pm and the informed of Council’s decision via a start of the rugby at 9pm. The solution phone call on July 7 – just 64 days out was a free jazz festival featuring Nathan Haines, costing organisers $11,500 – a from the start of the tournament. major expense for an event which was The decision was made by Council run on a shoestring budget. without consultation and effectively, sent nearly two years’ worth of “We’re committed to the concert and planning by the volunteer festival it will go ahead, but we wouldn’t have committee down the drain. A Council gone to the expense if we’d known spokesperson said they needed more that we weren’t going to be involved in time to comment, but it is understood the RWC.” that Council felt the site was unsuitable Lesley said she was in two minds about and could not be properly controlled the decision.

“In some ways it’s a relief, as it was under the Liquor Licensing Laws.

The annual Kowhai Festival never fails “We’ve been informed that the going to be a very long day for our to draw the crowds. screening has been moved to volunteers. But, it’s also frustrating after the time and effort that’s been Local Board chairman Bob Howard Matakana,” Lesley said. put in. We wish Matakana and the said he had no knowledge of the issue She said that although she felt Mahurangi Rugby Club, which is also and board member Tracey Martin said ‘deflated’, she was not totally surprised. screening the semi-final, all the best.” she became involved when Council The planning process had been plagued Cr Penny Webster said she had staff raised concerns that Warkworth by uncertainty from the start. suggested a meeting be held to was not the appropriate venue.

“We were being told the screening would coordinate RWC events, between As Mahurangi Matters went to press, Cr go ahead, but then there were always Warkworth and Matakana, but she was Penny Webster was attempting to call rumours circulating that it wouldn’t. In surprised to learn that the screening an emergency meeting involving all venue had been changed. Rodney parties to discuss Council’s decision. the end we just had to get on with it.”

Auckland’s alcohol policies under major review Rodney Local Board is taking part in a major review of alcohol policies and bylaws to develop a single, integrated approach to alcohol management and regulation in Auckland’s public places.

In a recent workshop with community and cultural policy principal policy analyst Michael Sinclair, the board aired a range of issues to assist development of a policy intended to minimise harm without limiting people’s rights.

The board’s alcohol portfolio holder, Tracey Martin, has also attended some of the stakeholder meetings and is concerned that the wine industry seems to have been overlooked. While it could be because they are not considered part of the alcohol problem, she says local winemakers and alcohol producers

must be included and not just national bodies that represent them.

She also proposed extending education programmes targeted at young people to include parents who provide them with alcohol.

The policy ties in with the Alcohol Reform Bill, currently before the Justice and Electoral Committee, which gives local authorities strong powers to decide licensing regimes, proposes splitting the alcohol purchase age, and extends the description of public places where drinking can be banned.

Mrs Martin says more power in community hands will mean local factors, such as the number of offlicences currently operating in an area, can be taken into account when granting new ones. Liquor bans are also

going to have to be flexible, balancing the rights of “decent citizens” with the need to put bans in place for specific timeframes to minimise harm.

Fighting after the Kowhai Festival in recent years is among local incidents that highlight the need to work with the community in determining effective alcohol management, she says.

“How do we minimise harm after our events and where does that responsibility lie?”

The three-stage project includes the policy framework document, alcohol control (liquor ban) policy and bylaw development, and a local alcohol policy. Timeframes for completion currently extend over the next two years but are subject to the progress of the Alcohol Reform Bill.

to restore Mansion House

The fight to save Mansion House from further deterioration is headed for City Hall.

Kawau Island Residents and Ratepayers Association (KIRRA) member Maxwell Edkins said he received a huge response to the story in Mahurangi Matters (June 1) which drew attention to shortcomings in the maintenance of the house by the Department of Conservation.

Subsequent to the article’s publication, DOC met with KIRRA, the Mansion House Foundation, Friends of Mansion House and the Wintle Trust.

“DOC told us quite bluntly that they do not have the funding available to restore Mansion House,” Mr Edkins said.

“They said this was due to cuts in funding and staff, but I am not convinced.”

Mr Edkins said KIRRA would approach Auckland Council formally with several proposals. The options would be to take over the whole reserve, which includes the copper mine chimney, or just Mansion House.

“People have been offering to support restoration of the house financially, but DOC protocols prevent this sort of assistance.

“This is why they are not the right people to be managing the estate. The former Auckland Regional Council had a wonderful reputation for repairing old buildings and structures, and we hope the new Council has picked this up.

“We will outline our concerns regarding DOC’s lack of care in a preliminary application to Council this month.”

Mansion House has a Category I rating with the NZ Historic Places Trust, recognising it as a place of special or outstanding historical or cultural heritage significance.

Island residents say their concerns about the lack of maintenance being done on the house, over many years, have fallen on deaf ears.

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Kauri study request In 1984, Radio 1ZB proclaimed: “Free trees, free kauri, come and get them Aucklanders!” And we did – with cars and trailers. Thousands of young kauri were brought down from the Sweetwater Nursery, north of Kaitaia, as part of the winding-up of the NZ Forest Service plantation programme.

Where are they all now? About 560 came to Three Streams Scenic Reserve, then on SH1, just north of Albany village, to be planted on 10 acres which I had been clearing of old pines since 1969. We lost some, but more than 90 percent are doing well, in varying soil and topography, together with more than 100 more from various sources, including Waipoua, planted since 1970.

These are now the subject of a professionally-supported kauri studies programme, which will also try to determine how kauri can best be protected from the recently emerged phytopthera taxis virus. We would like to know the whereabouts of any trees from Sweetwater in 1984, so we can add their details to this research. If you have such information, please send to Three Streams Kauri Studies, 343 Dairy Flat Highway, RD3 Albany; or email ThreeStreams@clear.net.nz John Hogan, Three Streams

Town Hall committee elected

Letters can be sent to editor@localmatters.co.nz or PO Box 701, Warkworth Further to a recent Local History column (MM Jun 1), a reader explains why the King George V memorial at Matakana was later moved.

Moving memorial In 1990, the Normandy Veterans Association held their annual June 6 lunch commemorating the landings in Normandy 1944 of the combined forces of Britain, Canada, Free French and USA at the Matakana Hotel, during which there was some discussion about the sorry state of the memorial. We had received a cheque from a Scottish supporter to fund a complete renovation and a stonemason was engaged. Later, to make way for a roundabout to be constructed, it was necessary to relocate the memorial further down the road to its present position. A local architect came up with a design, which was accepted by the committee and the relocation took place at the southern entry of Matakana. Council covered the cost of this project.

Vic Shankland, Warkworth RSA

Free calling query In a recent debate (16 June) in the House on the question of the Kiwi share in proposed Telecom legislation, MP Clare Curran asked whether free local calls would continue under the new Bill if enacted. She said: “The

Kiwi share obligation includes a requirement for local free calling, the ability for all residential users to receive a 111 service, and a requirement that the Government must consent to a purchase of more than 10 percent in Telecom shares and to the purchase of more than 49.9 percent of Telecom shares by overseas interests. All references to that Kiwi share obligation have been removed from the bill in late amendments being tabled in the House.” – (Hansard debates online) Does this mean that we are going to lose our longstanding free local calls? These are essential to so many, especially the older ones who do not have mobile phones and use the landline to keep in touch with family and friends. Not to mention having access to NevaAlone and emergency calls like that. How will they get on I wonder? Perhaps Greypower could take up this challenge to longstanding rights to free local calls. You will remember that Kiwi share was put into the asset sale law in order to safeguard this very right. It seems now that we are going to lose it. Ask your MP what they are doing about that.

Michael Dymond, Snells Beach This letter was referred to the Minister for Communications and Information Technology Steven Joyce for comment.

No reply was received.

The Warkworth Town Hall committee has new members. They are: Chairman Graeme North, secretary Raewyn Morrison, press Ilona Rodgers, and committee members Maida Cook, Deniece Gannaway, John Nealie, Vanessa Barber, Jan Halliday, Cunita Wilkinson and Peter Buxton. The Local Board member is June Turner.

Heritage photos come alive Photographs of district rugby teams, taken in the 1900s, will be on display at the Albertland and Districts Museum and Heritage Centre in September.

The display will be held in conjunction with the Rugby World Cup and the Auckland Heritage Festival, which runs from September 18 to October 2. The photos are from the Harold Marsh Photographic Collection.

Marsh was a Wharehine farmer who had a passion for photography, taking more than 7000 photos of the Wellsford district from 1900 until the 1940s. The photos were taken on glass plates and all have been digitally re-mastered. Museum chairman and Marsh’s great grandson, Peter Marsh, says around 20 to 30 photos will be displayed. “They are a snapshot of life a century ago,” he says. “Although the main theme is based around rugby, other sports photos such as women’s hockey are included.”

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Schools from around the district will participate in the 20th Kaipara Cultural Festival hosted by Rodney College on August 13. Rodney College deputy principal Sonya Lockyer says 16 groups, ranging from kindergartens to primary and secondary schools, will take part. “Each group will be on stage for about 20 minutes,” she says.

“The festival has always been noncompetitive enabling a more friendly, enjoyable and flexible approach to group performances.” The event is hosted at a different location in the Kaipara/Rodney district annually.

Funding for the host school is provided by iwi, government agencies, Auckland Council, supportive community organisations and organising committee fundraising efforts. The day will start with a powhiri at 9am and the public is welcome to attend.

The first cultural festival was held at Kaipara College in 1992.

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A policy of imposing water restrictions on long-term debtors, introduced by Watercare Services this month, came despite concerns raised by Auckland councillors that such measures were not appropriate for a Council Controlled Organisation (CCO).

The policy allows Watercare to reduce the flow of water to the homes of people who do not pay their bills (despite repeated reminders) from one litre per second to one litre per minute.

Watercare does not become a CCO until next year, but Auckland Council signalled in April that it would prefer the organisation “to work with people rather than employ punitive debt collection methods such as water restriction”, which were previously used by Manukau cut off her power. I presume Mercury and Metrowater. However, in June the Energy had a health assessment protocol Watercare board overrode this, saying as well, but mistakes can be made. We that from July 1, water restriction would cannot risk the health and welfare of be used on debtors. families that are already struggling to During the heated debate over the make ends meet. Access to water is a wording of a further statement to basic human right.”

Watercare on the issue at Council’s Cr Goudie is in favour of the June 23 meeting, Albany Ward restrictions, because he is confident councillors Michael Goudie and they will be used as a last resort.

Wayne Walker took opposing sides.

“Watercare is not allowed to make Cr Walker says the policy is not a profit, but water still costs money consistent with Council’s other debt and if you don’t pay you shouldn’t get collection strategies, and that he is the service,” Cr Goudie says. “These also concerned at possible health and restrictions are for a small amount of safety effects for households. people who refuse to pay, and will not be “We’re in an introductory phase where imposed if there is hardship. If Watercare not everyone has changed over their doesn’t do this, the effect will be the cost automatic payments to Watercare, or of water going up for all ratepayers.” is familiar with the charges, and there A majority of councillors agreed with is a need for people to adapt,” Cr him, voting down a statement that Walker says. “In this situation waving censured the CCO, 13-6, in favour of a big stick at customers is not a good a resolution that effectively endorsed policy. It’s clear that Watercare has a Watercare’s policy. problem with its collection rate, and Watercare says it currently has 20 they see this as a simple way of dealing percent of its invoices unpaid for more with it. I would have thought normal than 90 days – a total of $8.5 million debt collection channels were more is outstanding. appropriate for non-payers.”

Watercare’s policy states that water Cr Cathy Casey, who introduced the restrictions will be applied for a maximum debate to last month’s Council meeting, of 14 days and only after verbal contact describes the new policy as “draconian”. is made with the home. The restrictions “I cannot believe that Auckland Council can only be applied at least 61 days after can condone water restriction as a means an invoice date. Restrictions will not be of collecting debt,” Cr Casey says. “One applied where there are health issues or only has to remember the death of Mrs the household contains children under Muliaga in 2007 when Mercury Energy five or adults over 65 years.

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The Kauri Timber Company, Freeman’s Bay, Auckland, in 1924. Photo, Tudor Collins.

Films discovered in archives shed new light on kauri story Rare film footage on the kauri industry, which has lain forgotten in archives for generations, has been compiled into a series of three DVDs, which are now on permanent show at The Kauri Museum, in Matakohe.

The videos are the work of Kiwi filmmaker Tom Williamson.

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Mr Williamson said the kauri DVDs started when he received a commission from the Department of Conservation to make a video record of work to stabilise the driving dam, on the Kaiarara stream, on Great Barrier Film-maker Tom Williamson.

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That led to searches in the national “But the audience needed to know archives, Alexander Turnbull Library something about the kauri logging and National Film Unit where I found days to know why driving dams were material that had not been seen for used at all, and why it was important four and five generations. to preserve the best and largest “The interviews with survivors who surviving example of a uniquely New worked during the last days of the tree Zealand idea,” he said. felling, and with people involved in “There were several important restoring the damage today, offer very chunks of kauri history missing so personal perspectives on the events of I approached The Kauri Museum. the last 150 years.”

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Transport advocate chases private funding for local trial Auckland Council’s disinterest in funding a public transport trial in the Warkworth area isn’t slowing down transport planner and Pt Wells resident Bevan Woodward.

Bevan says a survey last August indicated strong support for a doorto-door service that could be accessed via phone, internet or by text.

“But, it has to be cheap, friendly and convenient for those good intentions to be put into practice,” he says.

“Council says it can’t fund a trial because it doesn’t have the money.

But we pay transport rates here and Bevan Woodward, right, discusses we’re part of Auckland, so where’s the his public transport proposal with balance? We’re just being fobbed off.” Auckland Mayor, Len Brown.

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Call for public transport options The need for alternative modes of transport to the private car was discussed at a meeting of the Mahurangi Club on July 4.

Guest speaker was Roger Williams, a British-trained civil engineer who has worked on transport systems in London, Jordan, Hong Kong and NZ. He said that living overseas, often without a car, had given him a greater appreciation of the need for public transport. He said other centres often employed a range of inter-linking options, ranging from buses, trains and trams to monorails, hydrofoils, hovercraft, walking and cycling.

“The obvious benefits of public transport include a reduction in congestion, less greenhouse gases, and a reduction in the need for roading and parking infrastructure,” he said.

“We need alternatives to the private car, which could become very expensive to run a few years time. We

Roger Williams said initially, public transport needed to be subsidised.

also need to provide for those in our community who are, for one reason or another, unable to drive.”

Mr Williams said efficient public transport relied on factors such as it being well-located, frequent, convenient, comfortable and cost-effective.

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Auckland’s new procurement environment challenges Rodney contractors – “It’s never been more important to be proactive” Millions of dollars of local government contract work has either dried up or is in jeopardy for companies in Rodney since Auckland Council took office on November 1 last year.

But the situation is not being blamed solely on the new Council.

The economic downturn has certainly played its part, but some contractors also believe Rodney’s “table-banging” opposition to the supercity, during the transition period, was not constructive.

They say Auckland is only following the plan set by Rodney.

“As a result of the huge debt Rodney was carrying, the (district) council had cut back on investment in infrastructure projects long before Auckland came along. Instead of wasting their time fighting the inevitable amalgamation, Rodney should have worked it to our advantage.”

Most contractors asked to speak ‘off the record’ to Mahurangi Matters, concerned that any negative comments could jeopardise their standing in future tendering processes.

However, in general, most were optimistic or hopeful that the drought in northern contracts was temporary.

The two factors they saw disadvantaging local contractors was that professional relationships, which had been established over many years with Rodney District Council, in most cases, no longer existed. City companies, who had worked with citybased council staff, had a foot in the door.

And secondly, many local companies saw themselves as being too small to compete for contracts, which were being tendered on a regional basis. Their only options were to form alliances, sub-contract to larger firms or merge or acquire competitors.

On the flip side, the large volumes that Auckland Council now managed, meant that companies who were successful in winning contracts could justify investment in equipment, their workforce and research and development.

Wharehine managing director Steve Dodd said it was important that Rodney was recognised as a rural ward and that the rural aspects of the ward were not overshadowed by urban politics.

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“It has never been more important to be proactive, give clients good service and most importantly, support your local community. It’s a lot harder to make a dollar – you’ve got to be smarter – and I don’t see the economy improving dramatically in the short term.”

Warkworth valuer Guy Scholefield said it might be a little premature to draw too many conclusions about where Council work would go.

“We worked for Rodney council for many, many years, on land acquisitions and sales, and on an ad hoc basis with the Auckland Regional Council.

Since Auckland took over on November 1, we’ve had negligible new instructions, but it is still early days.

“The impact on us has not been significant, and I’m not sure if it’s the general downturn in the economy or the Council amalgamation, which is having the biggest effect. It’s just unfortunate that these two events happened to coincide.”

Auckland Council is currently reviewing its procurement policy, with a draft document due out soon. A Council spokesperson said a lot of discussion around the policy had been about the ‘buy local’ campaign and the need to recognise small suppliers.

our area. We need to make a strong case that our rural assets – our roads, and stormwater, sewer and potable water services – are not run-down due to lack of maintenance.”

Local contractors recognised that the supercity was set up to deliver efficiencies, both in performance and value for ratepayer dollars, not to prop up local contractors and consultants, and said they were not looking for preferential treatment.

But the contracts evaluation process needed to recognise a company’s track record and past performance. They also felt that local contractor participation maintained community ownership and a company’s involvement in the community should not be disregarded.

Planner Burnette O’Connor, of O’Connor Planning Consultants, again a company with years of Council experience, said local companies delivered efficiencies that weren’t always easy to quantify. She said it was cost-effective to employ people who lived and worked in an area, and who had local knowledge learned over years of practical experience. She said attempting to implement a standardised approach across the whole city risked losing local character.

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Something that is becoming increasingly clear is the unnecessary number of hoops community groups are expected to jump through in order to hold events.

Applying for permits, preparing health and safety plans, and of course the ever popular, not to mention criminally expensive, traffic management plan. When Council staff are queried as to why the process should have to be so onerous, we are told that, alas, they are only enforcing rules that are not of their own making.

There are anecdotal accounts of community events all over Auckland that do not happen due to this sort of heavy-handed regulation. Either the organiser cannot get funding for implementing traffic management, or the sheer scale of organising such a rigmarole becomes too daunting for what are usually volunteer groups.

This situation is unacceptable. We should be encouraging and facilitating as many community events as possible. People who take time out of their lives to organise them should be lauded for their efforts, not deluged with forms, bureaucracy, and obstruction. The situation is emblematic of many people’s desire to have everyone protected from every eventuality, no matter how unlikely it is to occur. Perhaps I am being naive, but is it too much to ask to allow commonsense to prevail? How hard can it be?

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Better training Green candidate takes hands-on approach up on the shores of Tindalls Bay while visiting her great options needed Growing grandmother, having her first baby while living at Stanmore Bay and Labour’s Rodney candidate Christine Rose is calling for greater investment in skills and training to gainfully occupy and educate the region’s school-leaver population.

Mrs Rose says Rodney has a high proportion of school leavers and 29 percent of those in the region, aged 18 to 25 years, are unemployed.

“Skill development and training are essential to give young people a trade, a meaningful role in the economy and society, and to fill skills gaps in the marketplace, especially the construction industry,” she says.

Mrs Rose says there are a range of opportunities in apprenticeships for school leavers with growth occurring in Rodney, especially at Warkworth and Silverdale. “New construction and leaky buildings reconditioning in the area means that if people have the skills, they could look forward to local work, rather than wasting time out of work or heading offshore.”

Mrs Rose says the number of unemployed aged between 15 and 24 years has risen from 44,800 to 74,900, an increase of 67 percent over the last three years. At the same time there has been a decline of 23 percent in industry training and a 4.2 percent decline in apprenticeships, as a cut and cap on vocational education has kicked in.

studying birds at Shakespear Regional Park and Tiritiri Matangi while at the University of Auckland, are all fond memories for Teresa Moore.

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fiveyears on Garden centre beds down in larger village location A move from Mangawhai Heads to The Hub, in Mangawhai Village, has provided the owners of the Naja Garden Centre with the opportunity to take the business to the next level.

Terry and Sue Poynter say the new location attracts a lot more foot traffic and there is room for expansion.

“We’ve got about 30 percent more space, which means we’ve been able to put in pathways and garden ornaments that allow customers to move easily around the various ‘islands’ of plants,” Terry says.

Daughter Shannon has been rapidly expanding her nursery and landscaping knowledge through a number of correspondence courses, and long-time employee Jacqui Duffy is still available on weekends to solve most gardening problems.

Terry says the family was overwhelmed by the community support they received during their move. Although moving the shop was relatively straightforward, the nursery shift took two to three weeks to complete.

During that time, plants were farmed out to volunteers who kept them watered and cared for.

“Logistically, it was quite a massive task and we were very grateful for the people who came with trailers and offers of help. Zonta Club members, in particular, were fantastic.”

Naja carries a full range of ornamental, native and garden plants, including fruit trees, but specialises in quality coastal plants suited to Mangawhai’s various soil types. Terry says it is probably one of the centre’s strengths.

“We’re not a ‘one size fits all’ sort of centre. We pride ourselves on excellent customer service, which includes local knowledge of the growing conditions in Mangawhai and plants hardened for the local environment.”

Natalie and Jac Spyksma started the business in 1981 with a retail and wholesale nursery and landscaping business run from their home. In 1986, they moved to the site at Molesworth Drive. The Harvest Café, which the Poynters also own in conjunction with their son-in-law Kris Malcolm, is still operating at the old site.

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Built in two stages, the two-storey landmark now accommodates a range of services, from the health store Kakariki and the newly-located Naja Garden Centre to original tenants Frog & Kiwi and McBreen Jenkins. The commercial offices include a mix of professional services including valuation, survey, planning, legal, photography and construction representatives.

Owner and developer Mark Rowbotham says all that’s missing is a bank.

“We’ve tried for years to convince a bank that Mangawhai needs a branch, but all we’re told is ‘it’s not on the radar for the foreseeable future’,” Mark says.

“The trouble is they’re using Census figures that don’t give a true picture of Mangawhai’s catchment area.”

He pointed out that that catchment was significantly larger than Wellsford, yet Wellsford had three banks.

“It doesn’t make sense, but you can’t argue with people who just keep saying ‘we’ve done the figures’.”

Mark says The Hub would also lend itself well to a flooring specialist, selling carpets and tiles, and a lunch bar.

With the expansion of the commercial

strip across the road, including the impending opening of Fresh, the village is increasingly becoming the shopping destination for Mangawhai.

Speaking generally about investment in the area, Mark says that although his $100 million Estuary Estates development – earmarked for 130-hectares on Molesworth Drive – is on hold until the economy improves, he believes the worst of the recession fallout is over.

“There were a fair amount of mortgagee sales 12 to 18 months ago, but it’s definitely not like that now. In the last eight to 10 weeks, real estate agents have been talking about genuine buyers being back in the market. About 95 percent of sales in Mangawhai are to Aucklanders, so when Auckland’s economy picks up, Mangawhai’s will as well.”

He says the 2001 Census showed that 45 percent of Mangawhai’s population was permanent, the rest being made up of holidaymakers. By 2006, this had reversed to 55 percent of home owners being permanent residents. Since 1991, the population – now estimated at 4500 within a 12km radius of town – has been growing at 4.2 percent annually, with the hinterland proving to be one of the most popular areas for new development.

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Age Concern extends home visits north Breastfeeding According to Age Concern New Zealand, loneliness is as big a health risk as smoking.

President Liz Baxendine says research shows that having good social networks can protect against a range of health problems such as heart disease, memory loss, strokes, depression and even the common cold.

“Older people tell us that chronic loneliness is among their four most pressing concerns, right up there with income, health care and ageist attitudes,” she says.

The Age Concern Accredited Visiting Service provides around 70,000 visits per year to older people seeking more company and ways to link back into their community. The service matches older people to trained volunteers, who then visit them in their homes or Linking older people with the community has benefits for all involved. take them out to enjoy activities and make other connections. The service percent said that they benefited from Age Concern Rodney is extending currently employs more than 2000 visiting an older person. Most visiting the Accredited Visiting Service to the volunteers, around New Zealand. service clients (around 90 percent) Warkworth/ Wellsford areas and would In the latest visitor and client who took part in the survey said that like to hear from anyone interested satisfaction survey, 100 percent of they felt happier because of receiving in becoming a ‘visitor’ and also from volunteer visitors who responded said the service, and that they thought of people who would like to be visited. that they enjoyed their role and 96 their visitor as a friend.

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Leigh School is looking for information in regards to a fire that was lit outside their Room Four classroom, over the weekend of July 2 and 3. The school is asking for local residents to keep an eye on the school on weekends and during school holidays. Anything suspicious should be reported on 021 1130 048.

record attempt in Rodney Breastfeeding mothers in Rodney are invited to join an attempt to break a world record on August 5.

The Women’s Centre Rodney is one of many venues across the nation hosting the Big Latch On. The event is part of NZ celebrations for World Breastfeeding Week, held during the first week of August.

Centre manager Colleen Julian says the event is to promote breastfeeding and she hopes for a large turn out.

“Breastfeeding helps lay the foundations of a healthy life for a baby,” Colleen says. “Breastfeeding also makes a positive contribution to the health and wellbeing of mothers.”

The official start time of the world record attempt is 10.30am, but participants need to be at the centre, in Alnwick Street, Warkworth, from 10am. Morning tea will be provided and preschool children are welcome.

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ME support group forming in Warkworth A Rodney support group for Myalgic Encephalopathy (ME) or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) sufferers will start in Warkworth next month.

Warkworth resident and ME/CFS sufferer Percy Thomas will host the first hour-long session at his home in Wilson Road, Warkworth, on August 3.

Percy says if he receives a good response he will hold the meetings on a monthly basis.

“In the 1960s, I was working in the production workshop of a chemical factory,” he says. “I believe being exposed to all those toxins is what made me sick. Not long after that I had a flu vaccination, which further weakened my immune system. It just got worse from there.”

Percy says he knows a few tricks to help manage his condition and would like to ME/CFS sufferer Percy Thomas has set up successful ME/CFS support groups on support others through their illness. the North Shore.

“I only eat raw foods and I drink a lot of vegetable juice. My body cannot ME/CFS is an illness that leaves in the immune system. process packaged foods, containing sufferers exhausted after minimal The illness can also occur after non-viral preservatives and additives. I’d like to activity and is characterised by many infections such as vaccinations, chemical talk to others to see how they manage different symptoms. It usually follows poisoning and severe physical trauma. their condition.” a viral illness that influences a change Info: Percy Thomas 422 2537

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Plunket’s recent announcement of plans to pilot a new information system called PlunketPlus has lead to speculation around the demise of the Plunket book. Plunket books were first produced about 90 years ago. Since the 1980s, they have been produced by the Ministry of Health and are called Well Child/Tamariki Ora Health books. Plunket has been advised that the Ministry has no plans to phase out the books. A spokesperson says Plunket will continue to fill in these books with parents. “They are a valuable resource and much-treasured keepsake,” they said. The PlunketPlus system aims to improve child health outcomes through quick electronic access to in-depth, accurate and timely clinical information.

A day-long public seminar will be held at the Auckland Museum on Tuesday August 9 to present the third Hauraki Gulf State of the Environment Report.

The programme will include a line-up of speakers, including invited scientific and political leaders, who will present and discuss the report’s findings.

The report concludes that the gulf is experiencing ongoing environmental degradation, and resources are being lost or suppressed at environmentally low levels. It highlights the gap between current and desired states, and the need to further integrate management and make progress on prioritised strategic issues to give effect to the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act’s requirement for protection and enhancement.

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Well-known for roles in Shortland Street, Outrageous Fortune, The Almighty Johnsons and Dancing with the Stars – and his subsequent marriage to his dancing partner Nerida – Shane headed the Catwalk Arts judging panel last year and impressed everyone with his professionalism and friendly personality.

There are three shows – the opening night on Friday and a matinee and evening show on Saturday. Tickets are on sale at the Warkworth and Wellsford Hospice Shops, at Hospice House on the corner of Woodcocks Rd and Morrison Drive, Warkworth, and online at warkworthwellsfordhospice.co.nz.

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The Warkworth Order of St John enjoyed a successful St John Week, raising more than $4000 which will be spent on training for the cadet division. Chairman Alan Boniface thanked the public for its support and generosity. The week concluded with cadets and ASB staff doing a sausage sizzle and selling raffle tickets at Snells Beach. The picture shows cadets Jared Pilgrim and James Edgerley, cadet leader John Linton and the team from the ASB. The raffle results were: First – Red C 05, Jan Stevenson; second –Purple E 59, Hazel Fletcher; third – Red Heart C 92, K.J. Clark; fourth – Red Heart C 94, Lee Manning; fifth – Green A 92, Joy Boniface; sixth – Orange D 42, Mrs Prideaux. The raffle was drawn by Wendy Hawkings JP. All winners have been notified. Thanks to the raffle sponsors who kindly donated prizes – Reubens Cruises Sandspit, New World Warkworth, Lee & Hart Chemist, and the Warehouse for providing the BBQ equipment.

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This article is intended to provide an introduction to the process of the Benefit Review Committee (BRC), an extension of the work of Work and Income New Zealand. When a decision is made regarding the delivery, or more often, the non-delivery of a benefit the applicant may feel they have not been fairly treated.

They have the option to go for a Review of Decision (ROD), conducted first by a senior case manager of their local branch office (an internal review) and if that agrees with the original decision of Work & Income, the applicant may then apply for a Review of Decision by the BRC. The BRC is a semi-judicial body comprised of two experienced case managers from another office who have not been involved with the original decision, and a community representative, appointed by the Minister of Social Development.

Their role is to hear the arguments put forward on both sides, to ask relevant questions in order to fully understand the circumstances of the client, and to check whether the decision has been made in accordance with the law.

Sometimes the questioning will unfold issues that the original Work & Income case manager may not have been aware of, but the outcome must always comply with the legislation. A report is written by the BRC Committee and sent to all concerned within two weeks of the hearing.

Most cases are found to have been treated appropriately and the original decision is upheld, but in about seven percent of cases further information provides another option.

Leigh show ahead of US recording Fresh from being awarded an APRA Professional Development Award, glittering NZ songstress Miriam Clancy is taking her songs, guitar and a courses for term three 2011 - warkworth retro-sequencer on tour.

Young Mothers’ Educational Programme – Monday August 1st, 10 weeks, She will be appearing at the Leigh 10am–12.30pm, No charge. A parenting course specifically for young mothers Sawmill Café on July 22. under the age of 22 years, child care provided.

Miriam will be road-testing new songs Confident Living – Tuesday 23rd August, 6 weeks, 10am–12.30pm, $25 This course will identify your inner resources and re-discover what you enjoy. and playing material from her critically acclaimed 2009 album Magnetic.

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Having worked with top bands Yeah Understanding & Controlling Anxiety/Depression – Thursday 4th August Yeah Yeahs, TV On The Radio, 6 weeks, 10am–12.30pm, $32. Have you ever experienced anxiety? Learn Grizzly Bear and Santigold, Chris techniques such as relaxation and self-care Coady is name-dropped as one of the Introduction To Painting – Saturday 20th August, One Day, 10am–3pm, $65. top “next generation producers” by Held in Warkworth with Elena Nikolaeva, Moscow University Fine Arts & avid music watchers. Prior to heading Design Degree.

Miriam Clancy into the studio with Chris, Miriam Flax Weaving – Saturday 13th August, One Day, 9.30pm–3.30pm, $32. is playing shows up the West Coast, Puhoi siren linked to 111 Learn how to create art from this versatile natural resource at Whangateau Hall.

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Fur trade harvest makes pests profitable for hunters Possums may be pests but they are also proving to be a valuable resource, returning more than a million dollars to the Northland region last year thanks to the value of their fur.

The Possum Fur Council is now Only about 60 percent of fur harvested pushing for greater government currently has value added in New support of the industry which employs Zealand with the rest going to China in more than 1200 people nationally. raw form but Mr Boot says if the valueChairperson Steve Boot says blending added proportion was increased, it possum fur with other fibres, like could become a $300 million industry merino, results in value-added product and employ a lot more people. worth around $100 million annually, Northland possum fur agent Scott representing close to 20 percent of the Candy says the fur trade is open to country’s textile industry. anyone who can access and pluck He says 1080 is just one of the tools possums, from school children and to tackle possums and the possum/ fundraising groups, to farmers and merino industry could be part of a weekend and professional hunters. wider solution.

He gathers fur from Auckland “Farmers, ratepayers and taxpayers fund northwards for possum fur merchants possum control to almost $100 million and processors Basically Bush, through a year but we’ve got a fur industry that fortnightly collections at a number removes close to two million possums of Northland locations, including from the environment every year and Dargaville and Whangarei, as well as can provide export growth, at virtually by post. no cost to funders.”

Mr Candy says it typically takes around Mr Boot says gaining greater access 20 possums to produce a kilo of fur to possums in protected areas is and while good hunting conditions being discussed with the Department saw a bumper return of around 15 of Conservation (DOC) and the tonnes of fur from Northland last year, Northland conservancy has been this year looks likely to be closer to the average 8-10 tonnes. particularly supportive.

“We don’t want to farm possums or “With the price currently at $135 harvest sustainably but to exploit a per kilo, that’s a good return to the resource that is otherwise a cost to the region, at no cost to the ratepayers or country,” he says. government,” he says.

Possum Fur Council chairperson Steve Boot says possum fur offers considerable growth potential and the industry can play a useful part in possum control.

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Advisory panel voices rural concerns across Auckland Distinguishing the needs of Auckland’s northern rural area from those of its southern fringe is among challenges for Rodney Ward councillor Penny Webster as she works with the Rural Advisory Panel to contribute to policies and plans for the city.

The panel’s deputy chairperson, Cr Protection Association (LCPA lower Webster, says the group has been north) is part of the industry group working on the 30-year vision of the but spokesperson Gordon Levet says Auckland Plan, which would feed into it has been pushing for a place on the the Long-term Plan’s priorities for Advisory Panel itself, as it represents the next decade, and she wants north the combined voice of a number of Rodney’s unique rural characteristics rural industries. taken into account.

He says northern Rodney needs a fair “We’re very different from the south, return for its rates contribution and we’ve got a much more diverse base Resource Management Act compliance with equine interests, onshore and issues are of particular concern. offshore aquaculture, vineyards, The association recently showed ACT tourism and countryside living and leader Don Brash rural properties small block holders. The south has subjected to what they consider got rail, a motorway and the option of to be unreasonable compliance public transport and we haven’t.” demands forcing unnecessary costs on She recently gave a senior council landowners. planner a tour of the city’s northern The sites included a Tomarata farm reaches to illustrate issues like the where building compliance action number of unsealed roads with high had been sought for two 35-year-old traffic movements and encourages buildings; a farm bridge construction others to keep inviting Council over the Hoteo River that met with representatives to the region. costly Council intervention; and a “When they’re planning for Auckland quarry facing expensive requirements they need to know that rural is not just in order to extend its resource consent. traditional rural and they shouldn’t LPCA chairman Bruce Mason said they treat it like that.” represented “abuses of power which When the Auckland Plan is released were having a highly negative effect.” in August for formal submissions The public will be invited to air its people should check that anticipated compliance concerns at a meeting at economic development reflects what’s the Wellsford Community Centre on happening here, she says.

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Jonkers says that, despite increased At the trust’s recent AGM, Whangarei’s payouts, many farmers and growers Sherrill Dackers stepped down from in the region remain under financial the role of chairperson after four pressure as a result of dealing with years, but remains a trustee. The new two droughts and a flood in the last chairperson is Maungatapere avocado 18 months. Already this year major grower Mike Eagles, an inaugural pugging damage and limited grass trustee and deputy chair for the past growth, particularly in kikuyu pastures, four years. The new deputy chair has some farmers getting short of feed. is Hugh Rose while Sam Johnson The trust aims to offer ongoing help remains treasurer. Other trustees through its Agricultural Recovery are Peter Coates, James Colville and Facilitators who play a vital frontline Sue Rhynds. Julie Jonker resigned role in the trust’s response and as a trustee to hold the position of with Julie recovery programme. Usually semi- secretary/coordinator Gregson as deputy coordinator. retired farmers or rural professionals, they provide independent, one-on- Info: 0800 787 254.

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If you want to grow your own delicious strawberries this season now is the time to get them planted. Whether they spill out of strawberry planters, tumble from hanging baskets, troughs or any other container or even share a spot in the flower or vegetable garden, strawberries do not require a lot of space and are very rewarding to grow.

Growing strawberries is relatively easy. Choose a well-drained, sunny position; mounding will improve drainage as they do not like wet feet. Cover the area with a layer of pea straw – this will help suppress weeds, retain moisture over summer and also keep the fruit clean. They can also be planted through black polythene for this same reason. Fertilise every few weeks with specially formulated strawberry food that is high in potassium to encourage stronger, healthier plants and large tasty fruit. Pick off any early forming flowers and fruit until the weather warms up a little. This will ensure a larger, healthier harvest.

Slugs and snails can be a problem with the ripening fruit, pea straw mulch will help, however you will probably need slug pellets.

Don’t forget birds like strawberries as much as we do, so ensure you cover the plants carefully with bird netting. Try and keep the netting raised up off the plants as this will prevent the foliage growing through the holes making it difficult to lift the netting for easy picking. In the second season, plants can be left to form runners that are removed and replanted for the next seasons fruiting.

Strawberries can be left in the garden for up to three seasons before planting new plants, although fruiting will not be as abundant as the first season. Allow five plants per person to ensure enough berries for you all to enjoy.

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That was five years before any grapes had been planted in Marlborough. At that time Auckland was the largest grape growing region in the country. In the early 1970s, Gisborne overtook Auckland, followed by Hawkes Bay dominance for some years, then by 1990 Marlborough had become the number one region in acreage of grapes planted. In the 2011 vintage Marlborough produced 75 percent of the total tonnage of wine grapes grown in NZ. In 1970, NZ produced four million litres of wine, and by 2011 this had increased to 235 million litres – almost 60 times the volume produced 40 years earlier.

This represents massive growth over a relatively short time span, but throughout, the industry has managed to develop and retain very high quality in the wines produced. This is evidenced by the fact that in most of our export markets, NZ wine fetches a higher overall average price than wines from all other countries.

The wine export story has also been dominated by vast growth in volume. In 2001, NZ exported 19 million litres of wine. By 2010, wine exports had grown to 142 million litres, more than seven times the volume of 10 years earlier. Last year, we exceeded $1 billion in wine export earnings for the first time (not including revenue from wine tourism) and it doesn’t look like slowing down any time soon.

Winegrowing today is one of our elite primary industries in the sense that it has become a successful endeavour within NZ, with its products cherished by a large proportion of the population. It also carries brand New Zealand very prominently to the world. Right now the industry is experiencing some problems, due to a combination of the global economic downturn and excessive volumes of wine available both in NZ and around the world. But as long as we continue to produce high quality wine, it seems likely that the NZ wine industry will continue to tread the successful path it has followed for the past 40 years.

Fonterra claims RD1 ownership Fonterra has acquired 100 percent of rural supplies chain RD1 after buying back a 50 percent stake sold to Australian rural supplies chain Landmark in 2006.

Fonterra retained the buy-back right Over the next three months Fonterra if Landmark or its parent company will review the business and analyse AWB were sold and acted on it after the opportunities before announcing Canadian company Agrium bought initiatives to better leverage RD1 for shareholders.

AWB at the end of last year.

Fonterra chief executive officer Andrew “We see many advantages for Fonterra’s Ferrier says since 2006 RD1 revenues farmer shareholders using a dairy for the 57-store chain have increased focused store they own and where all the from $394 million to $741 million. profits return to them,” Mr Ferrier says.

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Dying cattle The North Island has had a number of farms over the last few weeks suffering cattle deaths as a result of chronic copper toxicity. Cows have been noted as becoming downer cows or dying suddenly with few outward signs of ill health.

Unfortunately, some farms have experienced large numbers of such deaths. The problem may be larger than thought as many farmers may attribute the deaths to metabolic problems, clostridial diseases (usually minimised by 5-in-1 vaccine) or nitrate/nitrite toxicity instead.

What is happening in these cases is a gradual increase in copper levels in the liver through over supplementation, or a diet low in sulphur and molybdenum, which normally competes for copper absorption. Most cases have involved feeding of palm kernel, tapioca or feeds with added minerals including copper.

When the cattle are stressed by such things as yarding, drying off, feed reduction or transport the liver releases large amounts of copper causing massive liver damage and other changes to blood and organs. The blood may appear a brown colour, as in nitrate/nitrite poisoning, and blood may be seen in the urine. In the unfortunate situation that anyone experiences sudden stock deaths your vet will be able to take appropriate samples.

Farmers should check what diet and supplements are being given to their stock.

This can include having feeds analysed for copper, molybdenum, sulphur and iron. Double-check that stock are not receiving copper from another source also, such as injection or in-line dispensers. Temporarily removing sources of copper supplementation may be required if a problem is suspected. If you feel they are at risk of being over supplemented with copper then it is very important to avoid stressing the stock by yarding, transport and so on, until the matter is investigated.

Plain English guide tackles agricultural health & safety Federated Farmers hopes a new Occupational Health and Safety manual will help save the agricultural community millions of dollars.

Spokesperson Donald Aubrey says the social and economic cost,” he says. manual is in response to requests for “a “If we want to prevent regulation then workable plain-English guide” to what we need to improve our safety record. can be complex and serious issues.

A prosecution under the Health ACC recorded more than 18,600 and Safety in Employment Act can injuries on New Zealand farms in devastate businesses.”

2009 resulting in $78.5 million for Creating a professional and effective treatment and compensation, while workplace health and safety culture is total ACC premiums cost agriculture key not just to saving premiums, but to slashing the social and economic roughly $150 million each year.

“Improving agriculture’s health and impacts that radiate out from any safety record will not just save the sector single incident. The manual is millions in direct premium costs but backed by Federated Farmers’ 0800 help to reduce a much larger indirect FARMING legal line to help farm employers to consistently fulfill their obligations, he says. More than 200 manuals were sold in the first 10 days.

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Call for spare hay The SPCA is asking farmers who have any spare hay bales, horse halters of various sizes, feed bowls for horses and small horse covers to donate them to the SPCA to help their horses over the winter months. Email the SPCA rural animal technician, Fiona Macdonald, at fiona.mcdonald@spca. org.nz or call 09 256 7300.

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outdoorintent A love for the sea Wellsford resident Lena Taumatauka is a fishing champion.

At a recent national competition held in Orewa, she won the ladies shore team contest with fellow fisher Tania Simon, the ladies (individual) shore competition, placed second in the casting competition and won a NZ Fishing News prize.

Lena says she has had a passion for fishing for as long as she can remember.

“I went fishing with my father and brother all the time as a child in Whakatane,” she says. “From the age of five until I was about 16, I was in the Whakatane Surf Casting Club.

“I love the atmosphere at the beach.

Everyday life and its troubles seem to just disappear.”

Lena is a member of the Auckland Lady Anglers Club.

“We fish on a monthly basis, all year round, on the Kaipara. As a club we are affiliated to the New Zealand Angling and Casting Association and

Gamegear competition Mahurangi Matters and Gamegear are giving away a child’s six-piece fleece pack (the winner can choose from size 4 to 14). To enter write your name and daytime phone number on the back of an envelope and post to: Gamegear Competition, Mahurangi Matters PO Box 701 Warkworth.

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The warmest May on record was followed by a hot June. Temperatures last month were 1.8oC warmer than usual throughout NZ. Rainfall was also well above average for Auckland and parts of the North Island. For the first 28 days of June, Auckland was 2oC warmer than usual during the day and 2.3oC warmer at night. The Mangere weather station recorded 160mm of rainfall this month, compared to an average of 139mm. Source niwa.co.nz

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There are plenty of outdoor opportunities to explore at Atiu Park, on the edge of Kaipara Harbour.

Outdoor enthusiasts spoilt for choice at Atiu Creek Park Bordered by the Kaipara Harbour and dense forest rich in native flora and fauna, Atiu Creek, 20kms west of Wellsford, is a popular recreation destination.

The 843ha park incorporates a working farm, native bush, walking tracks, horse riding trails and mountain bike terrain.

Auckland Council northern regional parks principal ranger Mathew Vujcich says around 12,000 to 14,000 people visit the park annually.

For those who enjoy bird watching, the park is home to many native birds including three of NZ’s critically endangered species – the NZ dabchick, brown teal and the North Island brown kiwi.

A pass is required for anyone wishing to view the park on horseback. The pass is free, although there is a small charge

for the key required to access internal farm gates. Horse riding is possible only during the summer with groups limited to 20 riders and a horse holding paddock is available for overnight stays.

Campervans with self-containment certificates are permitted to stay overnight in the main car park. There are two accommodation facilities on site, catering for up to 11 people.

Future plans for Atiu include developing camping facilities and extending the track network, working with tangata whenua, implementing sustainable farming practices, habitat protection, re-vegetation and restoration projects, and working with Tapora Landcare.

Atiu Creek is open from 6am to 7pm in the winter and 6am to 9pm in the summer. No dogs are permitted at the park.

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Briefs Wellsford dance to boost school coffers Two live bands will perform at The Great Wellsford Winter Dance at the Wellsford District Community Centre on August 6 from 7.30pm till midnight.

A major fundraiser for organisers Living Way Christian School, the night will include old time dance band Hot Diggity Dog followed by local rock band One Loose Wheel. Themed “a touch of black and white” the event will be alcoholfree, with refreshments on sale. Tickets available at the door for $15 single, $25 couple, $30 families and under 12s $5; bring a plate for supper.

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Library fun these holidays Libraries across Auckland will be holding a Winter Warm Ups school holiday programme from July 16 to 31. With more than 250 activities during the twoweek break, children will be able to enjoy storytimes, crafts, games, competitions and treasure hunts. The activities are for children aged four to 13 years. Warkworth, Wellsford and Mahurangi East libraries all have planned activities. Contact your local library or visit aucklandlibraries.govt.nz for further information.

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Aikido exponents marked the winter solstice with a training session on Orewa Beach.

Beach sunrise adds dramatic backdrop to Aikido training Aikidoka from Warkworth and the North Shore held their annual misogi training day on Sunday June 26.

A dedicated group made an early start and spent an hour doing bokken (wooden sword) training on the beachfront at Orewa.

The Japanese word misogi means ‘purification ceremony’. In Japan, it is conducted under a waterfall or in running water.

Local aikido clubs have adopted the term to refer to their annual midwinter beach training, which is held about the time of the winter solstice.

The event is about re-dedication – making the effort to get up early on a winter’s morning and train outside regardless of the weather.

The training session this year was blessed with clear weather and a beautiful sunrise.

“One of the main benefits of this type of training is to experience rough surfaces, poor lighting and wearing shoes while practising,” Warkworth chief instructor Gail Eder says.

“For some people, stepping outside the comfort of the dojo is difficult, but the experience is inherently rewarding and the beauty of the sunrise is a bonus.”

The dojo (training hall) is the best place to learn the fundamentals of aikido and Warkworth Aikido train at the Methodist Hall on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The club welcomes visitors and new students.

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school’s out Rodney students going for gold in golf Young women kick Nine young golfers teed off in the inaugural into self-defence Rodney College Golf Championship, held at Wellsford Golf Club, on July 4.

Year nine student, Jamie Thomas finished first with a score of 88.

Jamie was also a member of the Southern Team, which included players from the Wellsford and Tapora clubs, who played in the Junior Pennants at Waipu Golf Club on July 19.

The Southern Team took on Mangawhai in the semi-final, winning all four games. In the final against Hikurangi, Tyler Stubbs (Tapora) blitzed Clinton Johnson, Aaron Mist and Daniel Boyd (Wellsford) both had halves, and Thomas lost to Rachel Williams, a Northland junior representative.

The match came down to a play-off. As daylight faded, it was agreed that Par three, on the 16th hole would be the decider. As a parent drove his truck on to the course to light the green, Williams made a birdie and gave Hikurangi this year’s title.

Right, Rodney College student Jamie Thomas takes a winning swing at the Wellsford Golf Club.

Car up for grabs in fun fitness festival at Whangarei

Entries are open for the Whangarei Run/Walk Festival to be held on September 11. The event includes a marathon, half-marathon and kids dash. Entrants go in the draw to win a Mazda 2. Entries close September 7. The 9.4km course will start from the end of Port Road, Whangarei and finish at William Fraser Memorial Park - next to the Rock’n’Roll Clubrooms. Entries will be accepted from both individuals and teams. Info: Sport Northland 09 437 9600 or sportnorth@sportnorth.co.nz

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A girls self-defence and personal safety class will be held in Warkworth on July 19, during the school holidays.

The one-day workshop is designed to teach girls aged eight to 12 years how to resist uncomfortable or unwanted approaches, and how to say ‘no’ in unsafe situations.

Self-defence tutor Lorraine Moir says the class will look into verbal and physical ways of dealing with abuse and assault.

“Many women and girls will experience situations where they feel threatened or unsafe,” Lorraine says.

“However, girls have a misconception of who it is that is likely hurt them. They tend to think it is most likely to be a stranger, which is false.

“They are most likely to be hurt, abused or assaulted by someone they know.”

The class will teach girls how to think their way out of an attack while learning basic and effective punching and kicking to get away from a dangerous situation.

Lorraine has been taking self-defence classes for four years and belongs to the Women’s Self Defence Network – Wāhine Toa. The class will be held at Totara Park, Melwood Drive, Warkworth from 9.30am to 4pm. Cost $25. To book a place contact the Women’s Centre Rodney on 425 7261.

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HORSE RIDING school’s out WARKWORTH

Course teaches some money saving gardening systems A NorthTec horticulture course, which will show students how to make liquid fertilisers, will be offered in Wellsford, starting on August 11.

The National Certificate in Horticulture (Level 3) course will be held on Thursdays and Fridays at the Coast to Coast PHO community garden, in School Road. It will focus on making the money-saving fertilisers and a range of composting techniques.

Tutor Chris McIvor says students will explore the advantages of worm farming, coping with pests and diseases, pruning plants and permaculture.

“When explaining the process of making liquid fertiliser, it more or less amounts to brewing a ‘compost tea’ not for human consumption, but for the soil and plants to drink,” Chris says.

“It involves fermenting herbs, weeds, or compost in a drum, and watering it down to make a brew of microorganisms that, when watered back on

to the soil, give plants a ‘big dose’ of the minerals they need to thrive.”

Chris says a compost tea is commonly made using seaweed or particular types of weeds (such as comfrey) to extract certain minerals.

“It is something you can do for free, rather than going out and buying expensive bags of fertiliser and other associated products that you could easily make at home.”

The course caters for a wide range of people. Some are seeking either a formal qualification or to share their interest and love of gardening and growing.

This is the second year the course has been run at the Coast to Coast PHO community garden, where students on the course have access to the twohectare site for any type of planting, growing, fertility trials or to develop composting techniques.

Info: cmcivor@northtec.ac.nz

Festival curtainraiser A preview of this year’s Kowhai Festival will be held in Orewa on July 26 when Breakfast TV and the Rugby World Cup Roadshow come to town. The festival committee is inviting everyone to be part of this event and help show off the main attractions of the October 1-23 festival. A mini ‘wine and food’ marquee will feature Mahurangi oysters and Heron’s Flight grape juice for the adults, and a variation on the Chuck a Duck race will keep the kids entertained, from 6am to 9am, beside the Orewa Surf Club.

Festival invite spread far and wide

Volunteers organising this year’s Kowhai Festival are urging other community groups, businesses and individuals to take ownership of the festival and get involved now.

This year’s festival runs from October 1 to 23. The Huge Day Out on October 15 will wind-up with a free concert at the Warkworth Wharf by jazz legend Nathan Haines.

Festival coordinator Lesley Ingham says the Kowhai Festival has been the Rodney area’s largest community celebration for 42 years and there has never been a better time to be part of it.

“Whether you want to help plan the event, perform on stage or help off-stage, do business or raise funds, we’d love to hear from you,” she says.

Volunteers are still needed. No

particular skills are required, but anyone with an interest in the music business could gain valuable experience by helping as stage hands.

Info: Lesley Ingham on 425 8542 or lesingham@clear.net.nz or visit kowhaifestival.co.nz.

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yy The Rodney Netball Centre will hold a two-day holiday programme for children aged six to 11 years on July 19 and 20. The programme will be focus on throwing, catching and footwork. Cost is $20 a day or $30 for both. The programme will be lead by youth leaders aged 15+.

Info: Tui McCaughey, centre coordinator 423 7400, 022 628 3238 or netballrodneycentre@farmside.co.nz Tennis

yy The Warkworth Tennis and Squash club is holding a trivial pursuit fundraising night at the club on July 16. Cash bar opens at 6pm, games start at 7pm. Tables of six, $15 per ticket. BYO nibbles. Tickets available from Dahnie 021 628 327 or Kaye 09 425 6965.

Karate

yy Karate classes are being held at the A&P Showgrounds in Warkworth.

Women’s classes are held Tuesdays from 9.30am (preschoolers welcome); Kids Karate is held Tuesdays, from 3.20pm; and mixed classes for all levels are held Mondays and Thursdays, from 6.30pm.

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Rodney Hockey challenged by player line-up changes It has been a challenging year for Rodney Hockey, with the loss of a number of key players.

Coach Mark Carrell says the club is in a “rebuilding” phase.

“It’s been a hard season for the teams,” he says.

“We have a lot of new players which means we’re rebuilding the teams.”

This year, Rodney has fielded two teams in the collegiate grade.

“For the first time, we have a team in the Division 1 boy’s grade. They are improving every week and working better as a team. The Division 2 team, which is our ‘development’ squad, has a keen base of new players. Their efforts are being rewarded with better scores and the hockey squad management

appreciate their dedication.”

Teams play every Tuesday at the Northland Hockey Stadium.

Mark says he would like to see local primary schools, who cater for students in years seven and eight, foster a school hockey competition as it would improve the ability of the players when they get to year nine in college.

“We will be trying to assist schools in doing this in the future.”

A fundraising dance will be held at the Wharehine Hall on July 23.

Tickets are $10, live band, BYO and bring a plate. No door sales and tickets are limited. To book, phone Liz Sanders on 423 9002.

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After a series of qualifying tournaments spread over six regions throughout the North Harbour Province, including Warkworth, the top four schools competed in a finals day at North Harbour Stadium on Friday July 1. The prize – the opportunity to represent North Harbour at the Rippa World Cup on August 8 and 9 – was won by Albany Primary School. The other three finalists were Birkdale North, Helensville and St Joseph’s. In the qualifying tournament held in Warkworth, teams competing included Leigh, Snells Beach, Warkworth, Orewa, Whangaparaoa, Red Beach, Silverdale and Dairy Flat. Pictured, Snells Beach’s Jackson O’Reilly dodges the Warkworth defence as he sprints for the try line in the Rippa Rugby Tournament held in Warkworth.

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The Big Picture  The Big Picture is a French drama about a man whose romantic jealousy pushes him to take drastic measures.

Romain Duris, who was last seen at Matakana in Heartbreaker, plays Paul Exben, a human success story – partner in one of Paris’ most exclusive law firms, big salary, big house, glamorous wife and two sons straight out of a Gap catalogue. But when he finds out that Sarah, his wife, is cheating on him with a local photographer, a rush of blood provokes Paul into a fatal error. Paul knows that his perfect life has gone for good.

But, by assuming a dead man’s identity and fleeing for an isolated part of former Yugoslavia on the beautiful Adriatic coast, Paul gets another shot at being himself and, at last, seeing ‘the big picture’. This is a fine French production that looks fantastic on the screen; a great art-house thriller with great acting from Duris and the support cast to match the superb production values.

Bill Cunningham New York  Bill Cunningham, a man in his 80s has two weekly columns in the Style section of the New York Times: On the Street, where he identifies fashion trends as he spots them emerging on the street; and Evening Hours, his coverage of high society charity benefits. “His work constitutes a long-running chronicle more reliable than any catwalk of fashion as expression of time, place and individual flair. This documentary introduces us to a dedicated artist whose only wealth is his own lovely, graceful generosity.” New Zealand International Film Festival 2010. This is a superbly crafted documentary that swells with understated charm about a man who is so passionate and happy in his work that I dare you to leave the cinema without a smile on your face.

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Armed with a new album and boasting one albums and seven number one a new line-up, the band will play at singles.

Ascension Wine Estate on Sunday A lot has happened in the lives of afternoon July 31. The programme James and Hamish since their last will include favourites such as Right multi-platinum offering One World.

Here Right Now (a promotional track Hamish got married, James became for the Rugby World Cup), the classic a father and two new arrivals were Venus and new hit single Didn’t Want welcomed to the band line-up – To Fall In Love. guitarist Andy Lynch (formerly of For nearly 20 years, James Reid and Zed) and bass player Matt Short.

Hamish Gee’s musical partnership Their latest album Hope Nature has resulted in The Feelers amassing Forgives, which will be released the day some remarkable statistics – a quarter after the Ascension concert on August of a million album sales, five multi- 1, is testament to the rejuvenated new platinum albums, three number look of The Feelers.

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Otamatea presents timeless tale of little orphan Annie Annie, one of the world’s most popular stage musicals, will open at the Otamatea Repertory Theatre, in Bickerstaffe Road, Maungaturoto, on July 29.

Molly Curnow, 9, and Sian McGregor, Annie will be on stage on July 29 and 12, will share the lead role of the fiery 30, August 6 and 7, 12 and 13, and little orphan who lives in the care 20 and 21. of the tyrannical Miss Hannigan, This is the Otamatea Repertory played by Anna Curnow. Her Society’s 50th year and a special seemingly hopeless situation changes celebration is planned to mark the dramatically when she is selected to occasion next month, followed by spend a short time at the residence of a summer pantomime towards the the wealthy munitions industrialist, end of the year. Auditions for the Oliver (Daddy) Warbucks, played by pantomime will be held in September.

Alister Williams, a member of Opera Nat says the company is always keen North who has been in amateur to recruit new members, whether they theatre for nearly 30 years. are interested in being in the limelight Peter Flower directs the show, with or behind-the-scenes helping with musical direction by Ray Palmer. make-up, promotion, lighting or set Palmer’s six-piece orchestra will play design. Info: 09 431 8122. the score which includes such musical favourites as Tomorrow and It’s the Ticket giveaway Hard-Knock Life.

Mahurangi Matters and the Otamatea The cast includes a number of children, Repertory Theatre have a double pass aged eight to 13 years, mostly from the to Annie to giveaway. Just write your Mangawhai and Maungaturoto area, name and daytime phone number on the back of an envelope, and post as well as a number of family groups.

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Mahurangi Matters has a double-pass to give away to Donna Dean’s show at the Leigh Sawmill Café on July 23. Just write your name and daytime phone number on the back of an envelope and post to: Donna Dean Competition, Mahurangi Matters PO Box 701 Warkworth 0941. Competition closes July 21.

Honesty hits a nerve with Dean’s country music fans Only one person in NZ has won the Best Country Music Album and Best Country Song awards in the same year. And that person, Donna Dean, has done it twice – once in 2004 with Money and again this year with her the album and single both called What Am I Gonna Do? Later this month, singer/songwriter Dean and guitarist Greg Turner will Solo pianist Matteo Napoli returns to Since 1993, he has made regular NZ perform their own brand of country at Warkworth for an afternoon concert appearances, including those with the Leigh Sawmill Café. at Mahurangi College auditorium on Auckland Philharmonia and Manukau “I don’t label myself as just country, as Symphony orchestras.

July 24. there’s country rock, pop and blues,” The concert will include sonatas by the An Honours graduate of the Giordano she says. “I’m quite influenced by the 18th century composer Galuppi, as well Conservatoire (Foggia), Napoli won blues.” as three great Liszt pieces – Funerailles a number of competitions early in The Aucklander grew-up in a musical was written in response to the crushing his career, including first prize in the family in Glen Innes. She left school of the 1848 Hungarian Revolution and International Liszt Piano Competition to work in a clothing factory, later is said to be a tribute to three of his in Lucca, Italy in 1986. travelling to London to pursue her friends who died in the failed uprising; In Auckland, in 2003, he gave the musical career. She’s toured Europe Venezia e Napoli is a suite from the first modern performance of the Piano many times and supported some of Italian section of Years of Pilgrimage; Concerto No 6 by Ries, followed by country’s biggest names including and Paraphrase is from Rigoletto. the European Premiere in Romania Don Maclean, Jimmy Webb, Dan A pianist of some renown, Napoli has and a further performance in Malaysia, Penn and Spooner Oldham. Dean appeared with numerous orchestras in 2004. In 2009, he was invited to and Willie Nelson played at the same worldwide. For more than 20 years, Tonga to play for the Royal family. truckers festival in Germany. he has been a recitalist in Europe, The Warkworth Music Society concert Dean says she thinks people relate to New York, Mexico City, San Paolo, starts at 3pm. Tickets at door, adults her songs because they are real and Japan, Australia, China and Malaysia. $25; students free. Info: 425 7313. honest.

“I sing about the hard times that everyday people face all the time.” is pleased to welcome back It’s not a world she’s unfamiliar with.

Donna Dean will play at the Leigh “I grew up in a working class family and Sawmill Cafe on July 23.

I’ve had my fair share of hardships so I Solo Pianist can relate to people who find themselves But not all Dean’s songs come from struggling for one reason or another. first-hand experience – she’s a serial volunteer, lending a helping hand at To present some of Liszt’s most dramatic works and also I’ve been a member of AA (Alcoholics homeless shelters, AIDS services, and re-discovered sonatas by Galuppi (1706-85) Anonymous) for years and have nothing refugee and migrant services, and to Sunday 24th July at 3pm, Mahurangi College Hall, Warkworth but praise for the work they do. Alcohol the Foundation for the Blind and the is a big problem in society, especially Tickets at door Adults $25 • Students Free Auckland City Mission. amongst teenagers, and I know what it’s Information: 425-7313 A lot of the inspiration for her songs like to use it to cope.” comes from these people and their stories.

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The new rules affecting financial planners, brokers and people in banks offering financial advice took effect on July 1. I consider these new rules may actually work and I applaud the Government for introducing them and let’s hope they minimise the risks of investors being exploited to the level we have seen in recent years.

Some concerns: From everything I have observed, including a recent seminar for trustees and financial advisors, I have deep-seated concerns that we will certainly see investors still experiencing total losses of capital and experiencing the savage results of unnecessary costs, both of which have devastating results over time. A recent industry survey showed that most investment advisors are making the following decisions for their clients: • asset allocation modelling, • individual security selections, and • electing, where appropriate, the best active fund manager.

So what’s the problem? Asset modelling needs a two-level approach. It takes a high level of skill and vast resources of data to be able to understand the risk and return variables of all well-known asset classes and what is the likely co-variance between each asset class looking into the future. Secondly, to take this information and then apply it, to best meet the particular financial needs and objective of private investors or the trustees of a trust is an art, not a science. This takes considerable effort and should not be undertaken until the investor or trustee has sufficient knowledge of the risk and return of all well-known asset classes. Be warned, as we rarely see this approach being applied and it is certainly rare to see any professional trustees with sufficient understanding of this vitally important process. Individual security selection is a loser’s game. No matter how careful and honest an investment adviser is, individual securities can experience random events that come from nowhere and fast! Purchasing individual securities is speculating, not conservative investing.

Finally, selecting active fund managers guarantees a significant underperformance, owing to both their security selection process and the significant costs charged, both as management fees and transaction costs. Experience shows this amount can range between two and five percent per annum. If investors get out their calculators, they will see the devastating results of these costs over time to both their capital and the long-term incomes they desire.

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Kick Back Café, Omaha Beach – $165,000 This is a recently-built beachside café with stylish fit out, and indoor/ outdoor seating for 70. Designed for dine-in or takeaway business, the café is licensed and with a strong lease that doesn’t expire until 2025. Located beside the superette, just minutes’ walk to the surf club and beach.

Country Store, Matakana

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The fruit and vegetable shop on the corner of Sharp and Matakana Roads is on the market. The price includes a delivery vehicle, fridges and all stock.

Toi Toi, Matakana – $45,000

A boutique gift shop in the heart of Matakana Village, next door to Nosh Foods. Toi Toi sells the latest trends in fashion jewellery, designer scented candles, a baby range and a small women’s-wear range, as well as other fashionable gift lines. A reluctant sale due to a family relocation.

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Landowners and Contractors Protection Association (Lower North) public meeting and AGM, guest speaker Northland Parliamentary candidate Mike Sabin, Wellsford Community Centre 7.30pm. Gold coin donation appreciated (see story p20) 15 SANDS coffee group meeting (children welcome) at the Hibiscus Coast Community Centre, at 11am. Info: Tania on 09 423 8089 or rhysandtania11@clear.net.nz 16 Wilkinson Trophy Race, Kaipara Flats Hall, (see story p40) 16&17 Community planting day, Goodall Reserve junction with Te Whau Esplanade, Snells Beach, from 9am each day. Access: South-west corner of reserve via Cornell Circle, Foster Cres, Mahurangi East Rd. Info: Alan Norton 425 6592 or alan.norton@xtra.co.nz. Please bring a spade and wear suitable clothes and sturdy footwear.

17 Kawau Coastguard Midwinter Splash & 300m Dash, Sandspit Wharf.

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17 Healthy Whole & Complete One Day Workshop (see classified p38) 19 Self defence and personal safety workshop for girls (see story p28) 20 Puhoi Historical Society meets every third Wed, 7.30pm, Puhoi Museum records room. All welcome. Museum winter hours are Sat & Sun, 1pm-4pm.

21 Mid North Forest & Bird winter series talk, Totara Park Village Hall, Warkworth, starting 7.30pm. Guest Dene Andre will speak on the subject of stream ecology and native fish conservation.

22 Warkworth & Districts Grey Power members meeting, Methodist Church Lounge, 1 Hexham St, Warkworth. Guest speaker Winston Peters 11am-12 noon. Public welcome.

22 Miriam Clancy, Leigh Sawmill (see story p18) 23 Mahurangi Community Planting – plant a tree, protect the harbour. Planting day at Mike Edwards property, Edwards Road, Warkworth (follow the signs), from 10am. Info: Chrissy at Christine.Henley@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz or ph 09 427 3312 23 Donna Dean, Leigh Sawmill Café (see story p34) 29&30 Giant book sale, old Masonic Hall, Warkworth, raising funds for Warkworth Museum (see Public Notice p38) 29&30 Annie opening nights, Otamatea Theatre, Bickerstaffe Rd (for other show dates, see story and ad p33) 30 Wellsford Country Music Club fundraising concert at Te Hana Info: Laura or Rennie 423 9363 (see brief p14) 30 Kaukapakapa Scout Group annual trivial pursuit, Kaukapakapa Hall, starts at 7pm.

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Provincial rugby draws crowd in Wellsford Wilkinson race sets off over Kaipara Flats Wellsford Rugby officials hope further provincial matches will be held at Centennial Park after this month’s successful clash between North Harbour and Northland.

Despite the cold, blustery conditions, a crowd of between 400 and 500 spectators turned out for the rugby carnival on July 2, which started with a clash between reserve and premier grade rivals Wellsford and Hora Hora.

In the reserves, Hora Hora won 4919, and in the premiers, Hora Hora beat a depleted Wellsford side, which had five players in the Northland squad, 28-11.

In their first clash in this season’s provincial competition, North Harbour outplayed Northland 28 to 24.

Club captain and Rodney sub-union chairman Mike Fletcher said feedback from both clubs on the facilities and field was positive.

“Whether or not further provincial games are played in Wellsford is, ultimately, up to Northland Rugby Union officials,” Mike said. “But, we’ve told them that we’re certainly interested in hosting more games.”

The ITM Cup season runs from July 14 to September 3.

Top right, Northland, in the blue, were outclassed by North Harbour.

Right, Hora Hora proved too strong for Wellsford in the premier grade.

Runners from around the district are invited to participate in the 38th annual Wilkinson Trophy Race at Kaipara Flats on July 16. Registration is at 11.30am at the Kaipara Flats Hall, with the race starting at 12.15pm.

Event coordinator Caroline Marsh says the 10km event is an out-andback course. “Participants will start and finish at the Kaipara Flats Hall,” Caroline says. “I encourage anyone to give the race a try, and both runners and walkers are welcome.” Those 16 years and under will complete a 4km course. Spot prizes will be given on the day and afternoon tea will follow the completion of the race. The Wilkinson family still sponsors the event, which usually attracts around 70 participants. No prams or bikes.

Adults $15, children 16 and under $5.

Info: Caroline Marsh 423 7191

Awards for volunteers

The SPARC Sport Volunteer Awards close on August 23. Nominations can include coaches, officials, managers, kitchen-hands, parents, and administrators. Other awards include the Wattie’s Student Sport Volunteer Award, for volunteers 18 years or younger, and the Lifetime Achievement Award. Info: sparc.org.nz

To provide high quality primary care to the persons of our region addressing the issues of access and equity with innovation.

Please note our service continues to remain accessible 24 hours per day over the holiday period CLINICS: We are a network of clinics providing comprehensive primary care including Snells Beach 145 Mahurangi East Road 09 425 6666 24 HOUR SERVICES Matakana 74 Matakana Valley Road 09 422 7737 available at our A & M Centre in Mangawhai Fagan Place 09 431 4128 Wellsford at an affordable price Maungaturoto 138 Hurndall St 09 431 8576 Paparoa 1877 Paparoa Valley Rd 09 431 7222 For further information and new Wellsford 220 Rodney Street 09 423 8086 enrolments, please contact any of (Cnr. Highway 1 & Matheson Rd)

our clinics

Phone 09 423 8086 for 24/7 after hours urgent service Delivered twice a month to 12,200 homes & businesses throughout north Auckland