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Children’s photographs go on show

The children of Ahuroa School are keen to show the world how it looks through their own lenses.

Retirement village approved A six-storey retirement village in central Warkworth has been granted resource consent. Applicants Chris Murphy and Greg “It’s exciting news,” Mr Murphy says. “No issues of any real substance Kasper were advised of the decision “I’m not surprised but I’m pleased, as were raised at the hearing and the on Friday, May 31. In the decision, it’s always ‘hold your breath or toss a commissioners’ line of enquiry seemed to be ‘how can we make this better’ as the hearing commissioners said they coin’.” believed the adverse effects of the Mr Murphy says he was hoping for opposed to ‘should it not go ahead?’” activity on the environment would be a favourable decision as he felt the The only outstanding issue is how no more than minor. hearing had gone well. continued page 3

Anyone visiting the Estuary Arts Centre in Orewa this month is bound to be impressed by its stunning photography exhibition. The show features a wide range of images and styles, all captured with an expert eye for colour, composition and subject matter. But what’s truly amazing is that the oldest photographer is just 11, and the youngest is only 6. All are members of the Ahuroa School photography club, started just nine months ago by teacher Theressa Butler. Fourteen pupils at the tiny rural school have joined the club — some only last term. But they have already embraced their new hobby with total enthusiasm. “We ran an exhibition at the end of last term and the kids really, really got into continued page 2

Inside this issue School ball feature pages 38 & 39

Babies & childcare feature pages 31 to 34

Entertainment pages 40 to 45

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that and what they produced was just amazing,” says Theressa. “One of the teachers knew someone from Estuary Arts, so she asked if they would be interested in running it at the gallery.” As it turned out, the Auckland Festival of Photography is being held across the region this month, with dozens of events scheduled, so the gallery was happy to charge the club a reduced rate. However, the children still needed around $400 to cover the fee, as well as printing, so they turned to the internet to crowd-source the money. Through the site PledgeMe, they managed to meet their costs in just two days.

Last week, they travelled down to the gallery to help organise the exhibition, titled Through Our Eyes, and they will all be attending the opening night on June 6. The school’s cooking club will be organising the catering. “I think they’re a bit nervous, but they’re also really excited,” says Theressa. “They can’t wait.” To see more of the club’s photos, visit flickr.com/photos/ ahuroaphotographyclub/ For more on the Auckland Festival of Photography see p40.

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Wellsford’s new library to cater for electric cars

The Rodney Local Board has unanimously approved an extra $7000 be spent on Wellsford’s new library, to allow electric car charging points to be installed. The library, which will be officially opened on June 22, is the first in New Zealand to get the charging points, which are contained in two lockable vandalproof cabinets. The decision coincides with increasing concern in Wellsford about the services its receives from Auckland Council, and ongoing fury about the state of the area’s roads. More than 130 residents turned up at a public meeting in the town last month to vent their frustrations in the presence of Environment Minister Amy Adams, who found herself preaching to the converted about the need for local government reform. Council staff have acknowledged that demand for the The electric car charging points are contained in vandal-proof cabinets. car-charging service “is expected to be low initially”, but argue the facility will future-proof the building. environmental sustainability and public awareness At their meeting last month, local board members about electric vehicles and solar power generation. were asked to approve the extra spending, as the Power for the charging points will be generated cabinets were not included in the original plans. directly from the solar photovoltaic system that has Cr Penny Webster raised concerns the spending been installed on the library’s roof. If the sun is shining might enrage Wellsford residents who had made and the solar panels are producing more energy than it all too clear they wanted the Council to focus the library needs, the car chargers won’t cost anything, on basic infrastructure. “Of all the libraries to put but if it isn’t, they could cost Council around $1 for a electric car charging points into, it’s Wellsford,” she two-hour charge. said. “It seems to me extraordinary that Wellsford Council argues the system is in line with its goal of gets chosen for it .... We all know that Wellsford is $1.5m in energy savings per year, and will be “good for feeling very agitated. I would hate something like the planet and ratepayers in terms of sustainability, the this to set them off again.” environment and economics”. However, Cr Webster did not vote against the Wellsford’s chargers are made by electric vehicle spending. The board’s newly-appointed Wellsford charging company Juice Point. Managing director representative, James Colville, did not offer any Mark Yates says the chargers can power any of opinion on the issue, and most other members the main brand electric cars including Nissan, were enthusiastic. They noted the extra money was Mitsubishi, Toyota, Tesla and Holden. An empty coming from the Governing Body’s budget, rather battery takes around four hours to charge. than the local board’s budget. The company has around 30 chargers installed in Steve Garner said he understood the most likely users businesses and homes around the country, from of the charging points would be Council cars. Brenda Wellsford to Christchurch. There’s only one other free Steele described the initiative as “exciting”, and Tracey public charging facility, at solar and electric vehicleMartin said she was impressed by an Israeli company, charging firm Green Stage on Auckland’s Newton Rd. Better Place, that was pioneering such technology. However, the move could be a brave one by Council, What do you think? Has Council made given that electric car technology is rapidly evolving, the right decision to install electric and some systems do not even require a plug-in car charging points at Wellsford’s new point. Better Place collapsed last week, after burning library? Visit www.localmatters.co.nz through more than $1 billion trying to develop the market for its technology. For more on Wellsford’s new library, see feature on Council officers say benefits include increased pages 23-26.

Retirement village from p1 much the carparking contribution will be. “They’ve agreed that the steps we took preapplication and post-application to mitigate issues, which either the Council or members of the public raised, ticked the various boxes that needed to be ticked.” The next challenge will be building consent, which will require much more detailed work, but Mr Murphy says he hopes the development will be open within three to five years. It is expected to take two years to build. Mr Murphy says he is already getting regular enquiries from potential residents wanting to know when they might be able to move in, including one just last week. The consent allows for the construction of an 86unit retirement village spread over three multi-storey blocks, a 30-bed care complex, retail shops and café, gym and pool. The development will include alterations and renovations to the historic Warkworth Hotel. The Billiard Room will be demolished to provide better access to Queen Street. The work will involve the removal of one notable tree, pruning of all remaining notable trees, and removal of four generally protected trees. The consent was granted with 122 conditions which cover issues such as heritage, groundwater, pre-works conditions, traffic management and earthworks. Auckland Council received 161 submissions on the application, of which 138 were in support. For the full decision, see this story at www. localmatters.co.nz

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OFF THE RECORD Veteran Council executive Warren Maclennan must have felt as if he had stepped in to the lion’s den when he went along to hear Environment Minister Amy Adams speak in Wellsford last month. The speech, to an audience of around 130 farmers, was a tirade against local government, and was heartily endorsed by other speakers, one of whom demanded of the crowd: “Raise your hand if you’re a bureaucrat!” It was meant to be rhetorical, but Warren did lift his arm just slightly.

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There clearly seems to be some misunderstanding of how funds arrive in certain budgets and I wish to clarify how the Rodney Local Board selects what is spent on particular things. We have been under legacy budgets from the Rodney District Council. There were no funds for road sealing or for the new library for Wellsford — something I strongly argued for, as it was needed for the town. It is a pity that there is some confusion. There has been constant advocacy from our Board to the Governing Body for road sealing. It is seriously acknowledged. The Mayor has set aside $1 million in 2013/2014 for such. I hope all who attend the opening of the Wellsford Library really enjoy the festivities. June Turner, Rodney Local Board member

anyone occupying the land would primary schools (MM, May 15). all the other cults. We may even get some classes in witchcraft. That would assume that debt, which would Firstly, Ross Miller states that some be fun. impact negatively on any enterprise parents have always disagreed they undertook and generally left a Deanne Howard, Warkworth with such classes — of course they stalemate, with the land lying vacant. have. And some parents are only Regarding Bruce Oldfield’s comments The joint venture was, I understand, too happy to have them. He then that “without the shackles of religious a way of justifying writing off a large goes on to say that when he was a belief, we are free to cultivate the basic rates arrears by creating continuing theological student in the 1950s he human instincts such as compassion employment and the means for the decided, along with others, that the and common sense” etc (MM, May land to fund its future rates and Bible-in-schools system was ripe for 15), I am wondering if he has heard the expenses for the next 30 years. demolition. He wanted to blow it up? news and watched tv lately? Innocent Council agreed to fund the planting He goes further on to say they saw it people are being abused, robbed or and had a shared responsibility for as pathetic, embarrassing, hypocritical killed, even in their own homes. ongoing management. However, it and inappropriate and that its With Bible-in-schools, for actually ended up funding all the passionate supporters always seem approximately 30 minutes a week, forest management costs, hence the blind to the actual harm it does to the majority of children choose to special rate. religion. After picking myself up off stay for the lesson. They enjoy the the floor where I had rolled around The forest did provide employment content, and the emphasis is on being laughing, I really felt sorry for Ross opportunities, which did generate kind and compassionate to others. Miller. I hadn’t realised that in the income for those who participated, They learn values and hear about 1950s the theological colleges were albeit they may not have been local. prayer being a way to heal their grief run by anti-Christ teachers. It would appear that it generated or worries. sufficient profit to replant as well as As for “earnest zealots who teach It does not mean that Christians never some investment funds for future moralistic stories about Joshua, suffer, but knowing that there is a God expenses, and we presume it is no Jeremiah or Jesus”, the Christian — who cares for everyone, they receive longer in rates arrears. and I don’t mean religious — teachers hope for the future and peace of mind. The next 30 years will not be a that I know are genuine, loving and This is why they continue to share the partnership and the Maori owners caring people. good news with the children. will receive the entire benefit, Would Ross Miller rather have Patricia A Maher, Matakana New Zealand Spokesperson for: reading all the occult books provided they manage theirFirst forest children Communications & IT | Education | Research, Science & Technology We welcome your letters but with the same diligence and prudence for children that are in libraries now, Women’s Affairs | Youth Affairs as Council did. letters under 300 words are watching the majority of children’s Select Committee: Educationorand Science preferred. We reserve the right Kenneth Canton, past RDC Councillor programmes on our tv screens? to abridge them as necessary. I do, however, agree with him when Auckland Office: Unabridged versions can be The role of religion 157A Kitchener Road, PO Box Milford AucklandPrimary he 31-119, queries why Warkworth read under Opinion at P 09 489 8336 | tracey.martinmp@parliament.govt.nz is having classes on Jehovah’s Witness I have just read a rather bitter and www.localmatters.co.nz strange letter about religious classes in teachings. This opens up the way for Martin A4 flyer.indd 1

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Native fish migrating up the Mahurangi River and its tributaries are being given a better chance of reaching their breeding grounds, thanks to an Auckland Council funded project. A series of fish ladders, fishway baffles and spat ropes were installed at three locations in the catchment last month. Fish ladder expert Shane Wright says New Zealand has more than 30 native fish species, which are declining in numbers, mainly due to habitat loss and man-made obstacles on streams. Culverts are of particular concern. “The fish – mainly species of eels, cockabillies and kokopu (whitebait) – need to move upstream to breed,” he says. “There’s thousands of culverts in Rodney so it’s been a matter of assessing which ones are suitable for a fish migration device.” Council stormwater projects engineer Tom Mansell says priority is given to publicly owned barriers and streams, which provide access to good breeding habitat. Stream surveys are ongoing. “The project was already running on the North Shore when Auckland amalgamated,” Tom says. “With the larger Council, it’s now being rolled out region-wide with an annual budget of between $50,000 to $80,000.” The equipment used in the streams is made of fibreglass, designed and Within minutes of installing a fish ladder, baffles and spat rope in a culvert under manufactured by Shane at his home Matakana Road, two banded kokopu and an eel were on their way upstream. in Muriwai. He says it’s cheaper and easier to install than conventional the culverts under Matakana Road, pre-installation, rats were waiting to concrete structures, causes less along Kowhai Park and in Falls Road. eat the fish as they left the water to get disturbance in the rivers, and can be Shane says fish counts at other sites around the outlet pipe. There was no used in many different configurations show that the effect of putting in sign of the rats after installation. to suit the site. the fish migration devices is almost “Everywhere we go, we hear landholders remarking on the declining number of The baffles are laid out at intervals immediate. through the culvert-like steps and “At one site, we monitored for three fish in their streams. This is one way to serve two purposes – they increase days prior to installation and found address this problem.” the volume of water in the pipe and only 30 to 40 fish. When we monitored Shane says a culvert has to have at least provide the fish with a place to rest. for three days after installation, there 100mm of water in it to allow fish to The three sites in Warkworth include were well over 1000. We also noted, travel through it.

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It used to be said that we had the “fastest lawmaking in the west”. Without an Upper House in Parliament, there were not the usual checks and balances to prevent rushed law-making. That’s why in the 1980s New Zealanders were unable to stop the fast and loose right-wing agenda that sold off assets and stripped back the State which changed New Zealand’s political and social culture for the worse. MMP was one step towards putting a brake on concentrated sovereign power, and basic human rights were also enshrined in the Bill of Rights Act 1990 offering hope of better citizen protection before the law. However, things have not quite evolved with the promise once offered. With bloc voting among political parties in Parliament, despite MMP, we are once again among the fastest lawmakers in the west. In this term of Government, and even within recent weeks, numerous laws have been rushed through in the dead of night, under urgency, without select committee consideration, public input or scrutiny; without proper consideration of the impacts of laws, and often undermining the right to recourse before the law. The hasty removal of rights of caregivers of disabled family members to appeal to courts, the removal of the right to protest at sea, proposed RMA changes, and around 20 other laws passed under urgency without due process, have led to some of New Zealand’s most outstanding thinkers such as Dame Anne Salmond, Sir Geoffrey Palmer, and Otago University constitutional law expert Andrew Geddis, condemning the “unconstitutional” assertion of sovereign power by a Government with the flimsiest of majorities. All this seems sickly ironic given that the Government is also currently consulting on the “Constitution Question”. The constitution conversation was proposed as an opportunity for “all New Zealanders to share their aspirations for this country and what matters to them most about how it’s run”, and offers an opportunity to build on the Bill of Rights and the Treaty of Waitangi, and to enshrine fundamental values, rights and freedoms in one legal framework. But this seems like a shallow exercise when the feedback on how to make MMP fairer was ignored by the Government and it’s currently running roughshod over due process and rights to recourse to the law in urgent Parliamentary sittings – outlawing constitutional rights in the process. While giving lip service to the establishment of a formal constitution, the Government seem determined to undermine existing protections. All this shows how important an overarching formal constitution is, so that rights to a fair legal process, protection from dictatorial sovereign powers, freedom of expression and of assembly, are unable to be arbitrarily removed by a hostile government. But with even basic human rights being undermined I guess there’s no hope for really progressive considerations such as the rights of animals, ecosystems and nature.

More kiwi for Mahurangi More kiwi have been released onto private land in the Mahurangi region, as part of efforts to boost their population in the wild. On May 25, several Northland Brown kiwi were taken from Motuora Island in Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf, and released at Glorit, on a 1300ha property owned by Gill and Kevin Adshead. Shown are Ben and Victoria Anderson admiring one of the five kiwi ready to be released (photo supplied by Anna Gardner). The release follows a similar event in April at Marunui, a privately-owned property near Mangawhai.

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Dr Bruce Scoggins is one of New Zealand’s leading health scientists. These days he lives at Scotts Landing, and is heading a campaign to lower rural rates. He talks to Karyn Scherer about science, salt and seeing red. I’m 73 now and I’ve really only had three jobs in three countries, and lived in three houses. I was born in Amersham in the UK. My parents migrated to NZ in 1950, when I was 10. My father was an optometrist. I was interested in becoming a vet so I went to Lincoln. I thought I’d do an agricultural degree majoring in animal science, and that would get me into a vet school in Australia. But I decided I preferred research, so I did a Master’s, then went to Australia to do a PhD in animal physiology at one of Australia’s leading research institutes. We used sheep in our research, because sheep are a very good model to study human disease. We were looking at the complex interaction between stress hormones and salt and the control of blood pressure. The mechanism for increasing blood pressure wasn’t something that people ever really understood, and we came up with some new concepts. Twenty-five years ago, we were trying to make a case to the food industry to reduce the level of sodium in foodstuffs. It’s interesting that those arguments are still being had. People don’t realise that their breakfast cereal, as well as having quite a large amount of sugar in it, also has a lot of salt. With humans, if they stop using extra salt, within a short time you actually don’t notice that it’s not there. People need to understand that the craving for salt will disappear as they lower their intake. We very rarely add salt to anything in our household, and certainly don’t use salt at the table, or use it for cooking. I’m surprised that progress has been so slow because 25 years ago the evidence was very strong. It’s been hard. There’s a very large amount of salt in bread, for example. A lot of low-salt products are also higher in price, which is a concern. While I was in Melbourne, I also developed one of the first methods for measuring the tricyclic antidepressant drugs. We identified there was a minimum level required to produce a clinical benefit but if you went too high there was no additional response. That was world-leading. I met and married my wife Suzanne in three months. Somebody brought

her to a party. She’s in travel and she currently works for United Travel in Orewa. I eventually needed a career change so we moved to the States. After 25 years in Melbourne we headed off to Denver where as a professor at the University of Colorado Medical School I helped establish a centre for public health research. We did a lot of research on lower socio-economic families and the delivery of early childhood care. Denver is a pretty spectacular place to live. There were a number of Australian and NZ companies there, and on Anzac Day we used to have a cricket match. One year it was snowing. We were there two years and then the opportunity came up to come back to NZ. From my time in Australia I had been very much interested in the management of research at a national and international level, and I came back as chief executive of the Health Research Council. I did that for 15 years and I really enjoyed it.

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Currently I’m doing some work for Cure Kids and they, along with the Heart Foundation and the Ministry of Health and the Health Research Council, are looking at rheumatic fever. It is very much a third world disease and yet NZ has one of the highest rates of rheumatic fever in the world. There are some major issues like that where research plays an important role in producing the evidence but it’s then up to Government to make the changes that will actually make a difference. An example of where there has been progress is in insulating houses.

I still mentor people in terms of career development, and my daughter, Amanda, has been someone who has regularly sought advice. She is currently an at-home mother but she worked for Rand Europe in Cambridge, which is an independent not-for-profit research institute, and

she continues to do consultancy to the health and science sectors. Amanda is a good example of what I would call the modern woman. She’s got degrees in science, commerce and a Master of Public Health. She worked on air quality for Niwa before she went overseas. Our son is an investment banker. He’s had a tough time. It’s career-shaping to have been involved in an industry which twice in the last decade has been hit by major global problems. There’s a lot of learning that comes out of that. Technological change over the past 40 years has been unbelievable. When I was doing my Master’s at Lincoln in 1962 we had no calculators. One used a slide rule and log tables. If you sent a letter to someone you thought you’d done well if you got a reply within a month. Now if you don’t get a reply within an hour you’re concerned that they’re sleeping on the job. I like reading, travelling, and gardening, although the place we’ve got up here is on a very steep slope which makes gardening very challenging. We decided to move to Scott’s Landing in 2009. We’d been in the same house in Orakei for 18 years. We had a garden that had been written up in books, but we’d always wanted to be close to the coast. We had friends who had a place up here and we

eventually found a place we liked too. The thing that triggered my interest in rates was the change in Rodney from land value to capital value. Our rates have gone up 30 percent and we realised it was the same along our peninsula, and in other areas of rural Auckland. I’m now the chair of the Mahurangi East Residents and Ratepayers Association and I’ve decided to stand for the Rodney Local Board. I have a background in evidenceinformed policy development and I think what we’re doing is providing an evidence-based case for Council to look at the inequalities and lack of fairness in the rating policy. There’s two or perhaps three of the 21 councillors who represent rural areas, so we’re always going to be a minority. That means we just have to work harder to make a compelling case. I know people who got to 65 and just retired – that’s just not me. My wife talks about my having “playtime”, which has become a bit of a joke. We’ve been married 40 years. I don’t have a bucket list, just a list of places I don’t want to go. Anywhere with bombs I don’t tend to like. Our five grandchildren all live in London and neither of our children at this stage is interested in coming home. But then I went overseas for three years, and I ended up staying for 28.

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Warnings issued for stream diggers Slow start by Three Warkworth landowners have been sent warning letters from Auckland Council after failing to get permission for earthworks in the Mahurangi and Hoteo Rivers. One landowner in the area believes the earthworks at the intersection of Edgerley and Woodcocks Rd and Guy and Old Woodcocks Rd, were intended to lower the water table in order to make the surrounding land less swampy. But he fears it may have harmed local whitebait and eels. The man, who did not want to be named, claims he has seen cows defecating in the water during winter time, which he says churns up the tributary and sends silt and faecal matter into the Mahurangi River, Warkworth’s water source. The concerned resident says the earthworks fly in the face of Council claims it is cleaning up catchments entering the Kaipara Harbour. Property owners on Woodcock’s Road and Old Woodcocks Road have been sent One of the landowners, Ted Buckby, warning letters from Auckland Council for digging up more than 100m of a says Auckland Council asked him a stream within a two-month period. year ago to clear his stream so the road wouldn’t flood, but the warning letter Auckland Council’s team leader of instance, the best way forward was to was unrelated. He believed it was a consent compliance and monitoring, educate the property owners. case of mistaken identity and returned Kerry Flynn, says the landowners have However, Council has warned broken regional district plan rules that if the message goes unheeded the letter to Council. Owner of the land at Old Woodcocks by digging up more than 100m of a then property owners can face stiff penalties. The maximum penalty Road, Lindsay Kirby, says the drought stream within a two-month period. dried up parts of her stream, allowing Anything longer than that within would be imprisonment for up to two her sheep to cross to her neighbour’s that time requires a resource consent, years or a fine of up to $300,000. property where there was more grass. which neither property owner has, he Mr Flynn says no rules exist to ban Her neighbours weren’t happy so she says. They have been sent warning stock from waterways but there is a employed a contractor to dig up bits letters instructing them about the rule. rule that bans them from urinating or of the stream, allowing the water to Mr Flynn says Council does not defecating in them. flow through again. automatically issue fines when breaches Auckland Council’s Unitary Plan draft “It had nothing to do with wetlands, are identified. An environmental proposes banning stock units from eels or whitebait, I was just stopping my impact assessment was conducted on streams and waterways within five each site and concluded that in this years. stock from going to the neighbours.”

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with Len Brown, Mayor of Auckland One of the achievements I am proudest of in the new Auckland is the development of our library services and there is no better example of this in the north than the new Wellsford War Memorial Library opening this month. The new library is purpose-built for the local community, set in Wellsford’s War Memorial Park, appropriately adjacent to the Albertland and Districts Museum. This large airy building is a far cry from the functional brick structure that has served the people of this district since 1950, and I know it will become the heart of the community. Nearly five times the size of the original library, it offers more space for recreational reading and study, and events like children’s storytime and book groups for adults. It has dedicated areas for children, teenagers and adults; space where digital media can be used; WiFi and more public computers; enough room for growing library collections, and a public meeting room. A plaza connects the library and museum, serving as an entry court and the new setting for the war memorial gates and flagpole. This is also apt preparation for next year’s World War I centenary and Anzac Day commemorations. Local artists from Te Hana have worked with the project team to integrate artworks and design elements into the building that reflect Wellsford’s historic connection with the Kaipara Harbour. I love the design of the new library. Its strong and simple form gives a gentle nod to the agricultural history of Wellsford. It is very much a library for the future; solar panels and charge points for electric vehicles are innovative sustainability initiatives that have not featured in a new library build before. Across Auckland, people can now enjoy access to a library network that extends from Wellsford as far south as Waiuku. Auckland Libraries is the largest library service anywhere in Australasia – 3.5 million items in the libraries’ collection, approximately 12 million visitors and 16 million items borrowed and returned each year. Another library service I am very proud of is Papers Past, a joint venture between Auckland Libraries, the National Library and APN, which has recently extended to the period between 1923 and 1945. I did a “Wellsford Library” search on that website and found a story run in the Rodney and Otamatea Times and the Waitemata and Kaipara Gazette on September 3, 1930. The story is about a meeting to re-form the Wellsford Library because of the number of new settlers moving into the area. It concludes: “An institution of this kind is a decided asset to the district, and it is hopeful it will be in a flourishing condition before very long.”

Plunket building assessed Concern for the structural integrity of the Plunket rooms in Mill Lane, Warkworth, brought renovations to a standstill last month. Dampness problems were detected return to the building or if alternative shortly after work started. Auckland premises will need to be found. Council, which owns the building, The building has operated as a public was alerted and a contractor was called ladies rest room since 1936. Mr A J in to assess the extent of the problem. S Warin donated the land and the The only statement Council would community raised the £250 needed to make on the contractor’s report was erect the building, which was leased that “more assessment is needed from the outset to the Rodney branch to establish the exact scope of the of the Plunket Society. water issue and likely works. We are, The Plunket committee was however, committed to remediating responsible for maintaining the the issue and building works are likely building and raised money by holding to start as soon as is practicable.” baby contests, catering for sale days, Plunket has found temporary alternative street stalls and an annual collection. accommodation at Lavender House, Mrs Phillis Wenzlick, a long-time in Lilburn Street, to provide its Well worker for Plunket, recorded that the Child checks. A spokesperson says they flat for the nurse was added to the are waiting for Council to advise them building in 1947 and the first nurse to as to whether or not they will be able to live there was Miss B Blackwell.

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Health records going online Patients in the Rodney region may soon be able to access their own health records over the internet, as part of a scheme intended to improve how health information is shared. The system, which has been trialled in the region since early 2010, has been described as “the best invention since the stethoscope”. Known as CareConnect Testsafe, the system has more than 2300 users and is also available to GPs, community pharmacies, laboratories and private consultants. The chief funding and planning officer for the Waitemata DHB, Debbie Holdsworth, says shared care enables healthcare providers across primary, secondary and community care settings to share a core set of clinical information for individual patients and to work collaboratively Chief funding and planning officer for Waitemata DHB, Debbie Holdsworth. as a ‘care team’. This puts patients at the centre of the plan and gives them capable. When patients come in, access to their own health information clinicians can refer to their medical history including a summary of via the internet. A pilot has been completed in the medical conditions, details of recent northern region, a formal review or long-term illnesses, hospital and has been performed by the National GP visits, operations, diagnostic test results, medication and information Institute for Health Innovation, and about home care visits. the recommendations are currently It is possible to opt out and all being reviewed, she says. information is confidential, with a Ms Holdsworth says northern DHBs, number of protections embedded including Northland, Waitemata, in the system – although these aren’t Auckland and Counties Manukau, foolproof, as media reports on health are considering their approach professionals inappropriately accessing and funding available for a wider cricketer Jesse Ryder’s file show. The implementation. Black Cap was injured in a fight at a A similar system in Christchurch cost bar and there was widespread interest $1m to develop and is smartphone around his injuries.

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Mangawhai dispute leaves children’s park in limbo Kaipara District Council is under fire for “dirty tactics” after a funding refusal has left a children’s park in limbo. The claim has been made by three involves a third skate bowl. the chairman of the Mangawhai “We raised around $100,000 and got Ratepayers and Residents Association halfway through stage two but we had (MRRA) after Mangawhai Activity to call off work because we ran out of Zone was denied $131,704 to build a money,” Mr Stott says. street skating area and walkway. He disagrees with the council’s MAZ council co-ordinator Warren stance, saying MAZ is seeking reserve Stott says his group attended a council contribution funds, not development meeting on April 23 where it was stated contribution funds. in minutes they fulfilled all funding criteria. He says just before the meeting “We don’t want to get involved in a began members were approached by political standoff but we’re disappointed Commissioner John Robertson and told and think it’s terribly unfair.” MRRA chairman Bruce Rogan there was a problem. Mr Stott says Mr Robertson explained insists the money being sought by that if MRRA was successful in court Mangawhai Activity Zone is money action against Council, development separate from anything to do with a contribution funds would have to be court challenge. The purpose for which paid back, taking away money from it can be used is clearly identified in the Resource Management Act and if it’s the funding pot. not used for this it has to be returned to But the council’s commissioners say contributors, he says. the cost of defending the judicial review sought by MRRA over He says the council’s “dirty tactics” past unlawful rates could be high, are an attempt to turn public opinion creating uncertainty over funding for against the ratepayers association. community projects. They claim they “To deprive the children of the are taking a “cautious” approach to district to the access of an amenity on specious grounds because the ratepayers spending. Stage one of the activity zone saw a association has done something to upset basketball court and two skatebowls the apple cart is misleading and cynical.” formed in 2008 with $540,000 of Commissioner John Robertson says community funds and a $200,000 council delayed the decision to fund top-up from Council. Stage two the park to get a better understanding involves the construction of a street of its ongoing capital and maintenance skating area and footpath and stage costs.

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Road hearing delay Auckland Transport (AT) has requested more time to resolve concerns around its plan to build a road between Mansel Drive and Falls Road, in Warkworth. The proposed works are part of the Warkworth Western Collector road. Auckland Council was due to appoint a Hearings Panel last month, but delayed to allow AT time to resolve some issues with a submitter so that a hearing does not need to be held.

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Students being taught to heed dating warning signs Mahurangi College students will learn about the fate of murder victim Sophie Elliott as part of a programme to teach them about dating violence. The 22 year-old Dunedin woman was also be challenged. “A pattern is emerging stabbed to death by her ex boyfriend that shows females are becoming equally Clayton Weatherston in 2008 after aggressive. Women can be controlling of a man’s time or demand sex.” ending their six-month relationship. Assistant principal Cath Johnston is She says cyber bullying, including running the “Loves Me Not” pilot and instant messaging, social networking says it was born after Sophie’s mother, and text messages has become the Lesley Elliott, embarked on a campaign latest tool of abuse. to make young people aware of the The ability to constantly check on a warning signs in violent relationships. person’s whereabouts through texting Year 12 students will spend a day adds to controlling behaviour, while examining different types of abuse irremovable comments on Facebook can and discussing what makes a healthy cause a drop in self-esteem, she says. relationship. They’ll be divided into “All of these things become tightly groups of three, with each group led interwoven creating a situation where by a teacher, Police representative, and a vulnerable person can be at risk of members of community organisations Te ending up in a controlled relationship.” Rito, Home Builders and Springboard. Ms Johnston says parents tend to be Ms Johnston says the abuse can be less involved in their children’s lives sexual, emotional, physical, financial, than they used to be and young people verbal or cultural and includes stalking are maturing too quickly and taking and intimidation. more risks. She says some people might think it’s “It’s hard to be a teenager growing obvious violent relationships are wrong up currently. They fall into the trap but it’s easy to become blinded by love. of believing ‘everyone else is doing Students will watch a DVD about it so why shouldn’t I’. It goes with a young Australian woman, Angela drinking and sexual activity. They Barker, who was beaten up by her enjoy the thrill of taking risks with the boyfriend and left in a near-vegetative assumption they’ll get away with it.” state. They’ll discuss different scenarios “Loves Me Not” will give young people around Angela’s story and how to deal the confidence not to accept second with them. Issues around consent best, Ms Johnston says. “If we can open will be looked at as well as myths young people’s minds to what a healthy surrounding sexual abuse. relationship is, they’ll know what to Ms Johnston says gender stereotypes will expect and to respect their partner.”

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Leigh fire upgrade planned Leigh’s volunteer fire brigade has started fundraising for a $300,000 building upgrade. Senior firefighter Tony Enderby says the upgrade will cost up to $300,000 the current structure was constructed $50,000 of which is expected to come in 1976 and is no longer fit for purpose. from fundraising and grants. The plan is to add to it and include “We’ve received around $250 from a new social room. “The brigade private anonymous donors and Leigh building is a community facility,” Mr Coastal Walks has given us $700.” Enderby says. He says the existing building is sound“We’d like to see it become more user friendly and utilised more often. and earthquake-proof and there’s At the moment we can fit up to 50 room on the land for an extension. people and we’d like to fit 100. We The fire service’s building consultants could have more community meetings have given the plan a tick and it and fire brigade functions.” is due to be approved by national The volunteer firefighter estimates headquarters in Wellington.

Mathesons Bay mural about to get underway

A start will be made this month on two large mosaic panels depicting the history of Mathesons Bay. The mural, by Kaipara Flats artist Joy Bell, will decorate the new toilet block at the beach. As well as recognising the bay’s Maori history, the design will incorporate information on Captain Angus Matheson and his brother Duncan, who sailed for New Zealand from Nova Scotia in 1857 aboard the Spray.

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Wellsford sings in harmony The development of a community choir in Wellsford has been given a boost with funding from Creative Communities NZ. Local Vocals has secured money to 30, from 2pm to 4pm. “Everyone is run a 10-week singing workshop at welcome, just bring along a gold coin the Wellsford Community Centre, donation and the desire to sing.” starting on Sunday, July 21. The choir will also perform at the Choirmaster Max Maxwell, of opening of the Wellsford Library on Singforjoy, will lead the afternoon June 22. To register for the 10-week sessions, working alongside and series, email singlvc@gmail.com, phone mentoring the choir’s developing Sally on 09 423 9393 or visit the choir online at www.facebook.com/singlvc leader Denis Newhook. Local Vocals president Sally Randall The not-for-profit choir currently has says anyone with an interest in singing around 45 financial members. is welcome to attend – no singing Sally says this year’s Creative experience is needed and there are no Communities funding will primarily auditions. be used to develop emergent leadership The workshop will conclude with a in the choir. concert in September. “We want to continue offering expert-led singing “Group singing is fun, develops affordable effective breathing and brings the opportunities to the wider community.” community together,” Sally says. Max Maxwell also will offer ukulele There will be an opportunity to classes, which will run over the same 10find out more about the choir at an week workshop period, before the choir informal afternoon on Sunday, June sessions. Info: www.singforjoy.org.nz

Ten landholders will share $44,135 in the latest round of funding from the Rodney Natural Heritage Scheme. The contestable fund supports practical environmental projects in Rodney with grants of generally up to $5000. A total of $70,000 was set aside in the current financial year and the latest grants represent the final distribution. Successful applicants were: $5000 for native planting – Bella Trust, Mary Birdsall, Tomarata Farms, Chris Bindon and T & C Brown; $3789 for native plants – Leigh Harbour Valley Society; $5000 for fencing – Ian and Diane Bristow; $572 for wilding pine removal and herbicide – Celia Stephenson; $5000 for native plants and fencing – Sara Kinsley-Smith; $4773 for native plants and pest control equipment – Chris Bindon. The next funding round opens on

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Big boost for Showgrounds sports complex Work on a multi-sports complex for the Warkworth Showgrounds is well underway, with various sports groups giving the thumbs-up to the latest plan for the complex. Auckland Council’s sport and Auckland Council’s latest plans recreation project leader for recreation have been approved by sports partnerships, funding and programmes, groups in the Mahurangi Andrew Pragnell, says Council has region. had preliminary discussions with the Mahurangi Sport and Recreation collective and planning for the multipurpose building should gain “significant traction” over the next year. There have already been some minor changes to the plans, including the reorientation of the multipurpose building and the shifting of the netball courts to ensure they are not surrounded by the carpark. A lease has also been signed for rugby, and negotiations are continuing over a lease for the hockey fields. Work over the next few months is expected to include the hockey no 1 platform, the formation of the northwestern car park extension, earthworks for the No 4 training field (which will be used as a second hockey field), work on the northern entrance, and construction of a replacement toilet block. Warkworth Hockey Turf Charitable trust chairman Brett Illingworth hopes The donations have boosted the total community to under $1 million, says the facility will be up and running as to almost $200,000 raised so far, Brett. which means the trust is close to being However, the trust is still keen for soon as the end of next year. Two recent donations have provided a able to apply for a significant donation more donations, and is continuing to significant boost to fundraising efforts, from the ASB Community Trust and sell plaques to help achieve its goal. Lotteries Commission. It also has more fundraising events he says. The Rodney Golden Oldies the Warkworth Showgrounds - Draft Concept Plan - Rev. 01 Scale 1:2500 @ A3 / 1:1250 @ A1 planned later in the year. another major milestone, Council recently donated $10,000 towards the In (Revision from Drawing 03102-001 Rev E by Boffa Miskell) has agreed to meet the sealing costs for project after their recent festival, and “Generally we’re pretty happy and it’s the Northland Golden Oldies also the hockey fields, which should take looking pretty positive,” he says. “We’re donated $10,000. the total needing to be raised by the now applying for all the grants we can.”

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Mark Mitchell argues for gang patch ban

Say cheese: The latest group of Matakana School pupils chosen to have lunch with their principal Darrel Goosen. He is joined by deputy principal Maryann Steele (left) and Year 1 teacher Joy Kraan.

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Twice a term Matakana School headmaster Darrel Goosen visits each class at his school and invites pupils who have done well to “Pizza with the Principal”. Each child is handed a written goal driven, inquiring and caring at others. They’re then free to gobble up invitation to take home to their Matakana School. Children who show the pizza. parents, which explains why they have these qualities could be up for an award.” “It’s a big deal for the kids,” Mr been chosen. Local restaurant the Stables sponsors Goosen says. Mr Goosen has been running the the event, producing eight large ham “They all want to get here and enjoy event since he started at the school and cheese, margarita, hawaiian and it. When I hand out the invitations two-and-a-half years ago and says it’s salami pizzas. A different staff member there’s huge excitement. They’re all an opportunity to recognise average joins Mr Goosen each time. guessing who it’s going to be.” students or those who have done The principal greets his pupils as they He says it’s a more personal way something exceptional. arrive at the lunch and announces why of connecting with his pupils than “We aspire to being mature, articulate, they’ve been chosen in front of the simply handing out a certificate.

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Wellsford saleyards alert Mayor to rural decline

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New building reflects town’s historic connections Wellsford’s $3m library is due to open on June 17 with $100,000 of new items. The Auckland Council facility in Memorial Park on Port Albert Road has been in the pipeline for more than a decade and is five times the size of the existing library on State Highway 1. It includes eight computers, WiFi access, study spaces and a public meeting room. Air vents, underfloor heating, automatic windows and louvres help to keep the building warm and dry and around 115 solar panels will power lighting, saving $300,000 over 25 years. The building sits next to the Albertland and Districts Museum with an improved car park for both buildings. A plaza area connects them and includes the park’s memorial gates and flagpole. Snells Beach-based Springboard Community Works built outdoor seating. The library’s new selection equates to one third of the old library and includes 1285 adult books, 1999 children and teen books, 165 large print books, 20 CDs and 303 DVDs. Items were chosen by analysing usage at the old library, in Rodney and across the libraries network. The team looked at waiting lists and how many requests came from Wellsford. Auckland company Stryde Projects has led the overall build, employing local carpenters to work on framing and cladding. Materials have been purchased at Carters Warkworth, equipment has been hired from Wellsford Hire and the aluminium supplied by Whangarei Company Altherm Northland.

Local artists from Te Hana have been working with the project team to integrate design elements that reflect Wellsford’s historic connections with the Kaipara Harbour. These can be

seen in carpet tiles and in panels on the building’s exterior. The community room has a kitchenette, AV equipment and has been designed to be used after hours.

A genealogy group, which currently runs from the Wellsford bowling clubrooms, will move into a corner of the library. Auckland Council is recruiting two new positions for the facility – a senior librarian for children and youth, and a library assistant. The old library started in a cupboard in Wellsford Hall around 1946 before moving to a room in the basement of Culpams Building. From 1954 it occupied one-third of a brick-and-tile building next to the public toilets on SH1. It shared the space with the old Council and was run by volunteers. Rodney District Council took control in 1996 and an employee was paid for the first time. A Council spokesperson says what happens to the old library is being considered by the Council’s property team, in consultation with the local board. Auckland Council libraries service delivery manager Vicki Clarke says having the library right beside the museum is a “win win”. “It will help people with history and heritage queries – plus there’s easy ramp access as well as stairs between the two buildings.” Ms Clarke says she is looking forward to the new library’s opening on June 17 and hopes everyone in the community comes in to see what is on offer. “We hope people feel at home straight away and feel like it’s their library.” Rodney Local Board member and Wellsford resident James Colville says he’d like local residents to tell him what they think the old building should be used for. He says the new library is “the future.” “It looks good and it’ll blend in well.”

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Wellsford Library Opening Manager looking forward to ‘comfortable’ new building Jocelyn Koks has seen many changes during her 12 years at Wellsford Library. One of her first big projects in 2001 was to barcode the library’s 12,000 books and enter them all into a database. A few years ago they all had to be changed to computer chips. Ms Koks managed the enlargement of the children’s area and rearranged the library to make room for DVDs, CDs, magazines and talking books. The library received its first three public computers in 2009. There are now four terminals but Ms Koks says they haven’t kept up with demand. “From day one people were queuing up. Many don’t wait, others book first thing in the morning.” When Auckland Council started running the library in 2010, people were able to borrow books from larger groups of libraries. “We’ve seen a dramatic increase in the number of books our community has been requesting. We used to have two shelves for all the books requested. Now we’ve got five.” She says the old library has always had a cramped feel to it, with little room for customers to relax and staff having to make do with a tiny backroom without a lunchroom. “The aisles are a dead end and can be disconcerting if someone’s in there already.” Dust and dirt from the endless stream of trucks outside has also been a long-term problem, with volunteers constantly brushing and cleaning. Ms Koks says her colleague counted 12 trucks in 90 seconds last week. The community library manager worked with the council’s property team to come up with a plan for the new library. A group of artists

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Get the right person for the job with our handy service directory, which ensures you can find a local professional or tradesperson, quickly and easily.

Advertise Your Business Here ONLY $48 PER INSERTION (+GST)* *for a three insertion contract Phone 425 9068 for more information or email your advertisement to localmatters@xtra.co.nz

Glaziers & Joiners ...................................... 1 Automotive Services ............................... 1 Tyres .............................................................. 1 Auto Wreckers............................................ 1 Panel and Paint.......................................... 1 Trellis, Fencing & Supplies ................1-2 Carpenters, Builders & Roofers ............ 2 Property Services...................................... 2 Scaffolding .................................................. 2 Engineering ................................................ 2 Construction & Earthworks ................... 2 Tiling, Brick & Block Layers .................... 2

Flooring ........................................................ 2 Concrete Specialists ................................ 3 Electrical ...................................................... 3 Design, Survey & Property Valuers ........ 3 Arborists ...................................................... 3 Lawn mowing & Landscaping .............. 3 Health Professionals ................................ 3 Beauty Therapy ......................................... 3 Furniture ...................................................... 4 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners.............. 4 Painters/Decorators & Plasterers ........ 4 Water Pump Specialists .............................. 4

Plumbing & Suppliers ............................. 4 Marine/Small Engines ............................. 4 Printers/Design/Website........................ 5 Picture Framing ......................................... 5 TV Aerial & Satellite Servicing .............. 5 Water Supplies .......................................... 5 Water Tank Cleaning & Purification......... 5 Storage ......................................................... 5 Bike Hire ....................................................... 5 Mobility Scooters...................................... 5 Animals ........................................................ 5 Classifieds & Church Notices ...... 6-7

For all your glass, glazing, and aluminium needs and

53 Station Road, Wellsford Phone (09) 423 7358 wellsfordglass@xtra.co.nz

425 7340

Say No to Leaky Homes

THE ULTIMATE ALUMINIUM

WINDOW AND DOOR FLASHING SYSTEM

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

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

WARKWORTH

AUTO WRECKERS FOR ALL NEW & USED PARTS

WE NEED CARS FOR WRECKING – $$$ PAID 2 Glenmore Drive, Warkworth Ph (09) 425 7835 or (09) 425 7730

20 Glenmore Drive, Warkworth (09) 425 8678 • 0800 809 010 www.winstoneglass.com

Composite Joinery Ltd 7 Glenmore Drive Warkworth 0941

24hr CALLOUT Frameless Shower Installations Bevelled Mirrors - ALL GLASS REPAIRS PROMPT QUALITY WORK WE SERVICE NOW CENTRALLY LOCATED IN WARKWORTH

Domestic / Commercial Glazing Glass Showers • Splash Backs Mirrors • Cat Doors Windscreen Replacement and Chip Repair

COMPOSITE JOINERY Ltd

027 490 4564

email: brettatapexglass@yahoo.co.nz

arkworth instone lass & lazing

WINDSCREEN REPAIR OR REPLACE GLAzING SERVICES MIRRORS • SPLASH BACKS • SHOWERS

0800 70 40 10

info@northglass.co.nz • www.northglass.co.nz

Phone: 09 425 7510 Fax: 09 422 2011

We specialise in: • Vantage Aluminium Joinery • APL | Architectural Series • Metro Series • Internal and External Timber Joinery

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

Snells Beach

MOTORS – 2008 LIMITED –

 425 5355

1 Hamatana Road - Snells Beach

Ian

Wayne

EDMONDS & MASON PANEL & PAINT Private & All Insurance Work

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

Email: autoglassww@xtra.co.nz

Focus Fencing Farm & Domestic Fencing  Post & Rail Post Driving  Cattle Yards  Retaining Walls  Wooden Farm Gates & Hardware  

Contact Jeff mobile 021 996 713 a/hrs 09 423 7310 stevies.fencing@xtra.co.nz

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MATAKANA

Trellis & Fencing Fences - Gates - Screens Pergola - Timber

Phone Bob Moir 422 9550 or 0274 820 336 Email: hurstmere@ihug.co.nz

The

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

Snells Beach • Warkworth • Orewa

• Custom made • Quality material • Quality workmanship

Also see Lance for your supply of Native and Landscaping plants

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

CARPENTER-JOINER • Terraces • Alterations • New Housing

• Renovations • Maintenance • Small jobs a specialty

AWARD WINNING BUILDER

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

RICHARD WILCOCK

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

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

NEIL KOSE

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

Phone 09 425 5491 • Mobile 027 275 1172

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Do you need a reliable, honest local tradesperson?

LTD.

LOCAL TRADES

We’ll ﬁnd the right tradesperson for those jobs around your home and property. We’re local like you – from Puhoi to Mangawhai.

PROPERTY SERVICES & MAINTENANCE

Contact Linda Robinson p e

09 422 9860 linda@localtrades.co.nz

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027 526 1146 www.localtrades.co.nz

YOU ONLY PAY FOR WORK DONE

‘Just one call and we’ll arrange it all’

115

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

New • ReRoofs • Cladding Specialists

NATHAN HOUSTON Ph: 09 422 2131

Mob: 021 220 5000

470 KAiPArA FlATS rOAd, WArKWOrTH126

Covering Rodney in Long-Run Iron Local Quality Guaranteed

Matt Tickle Licensed LBP Mobile: 021356965 Home: 09 425 6311 Email: iron.man@xtra.co.nz

Servicing Auckland - Rodney - Kaipara

Metroscaff Limited

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

PHONE 0800 622 7929

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

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

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

CONTRACTORS Footings Hole Boring Landscaping

3.5T Digger 5T Truck

43 years experience

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

Tiling & Waterprooﬁng

FLOOR SANDING - FLOOR PREPARATION FLOOR SANDING - FLOOR PREPARATION

Bricks • Blocks • Paving

Polyurethaning:- Wooden Floors, Particle Board & Cork Cork Tiles:- Natural & Coloured

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

• Truck Hire • Metal Supplies • Bulk Cartage

Owner/Driver: Ray

Bob Waata Mobile 021 634 484

WARKWORTH BRICKLAYING SERVICES LTD

R.K. PADDISON CONTRACTING LTD

Enviro Friendly Products available

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

38 Coquette Street, Warkworth Ph 422 3450 or 0274 955 566 • Fax 09 422 3451

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T.T.E. DESIGNS

COASTAL CONCEPTS

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNERS

Over 25 years experience in all aspects of residential design THOMAS ERRINGTON Dip.Arch. P: 09 425 0512 M: 027 453 2495 E: ttedesigns@ruralinzone.net W: www.ttedesigns.co.nz

• Electrician • Gates & Automation t. 09 422 2175 m. 027 497 0464 e. cc2004@xtra.co.nz

www.coastalconceptsltd.co.nz

MATAKANA

Denis 021 945 498 Joel 021 422 592

dens@xtra.co.nz PO Box 193, Warkworth

Foundations • Floors • Drives • Paths • Digger & Truck Hire Concrete Specialists backed by over 30 years experience Established since 1984

DRIVEWAYS • FLOORS PATHS • ASHPHALT

Sub-divisions • R.O.W’s • Excavations Phone George 021 2800 233 nzconcrete@gmail.com • www.nzconcrete.co.nz BASED IN MATAKANA

Arcadia

The Tree

Tree Care

Bears Tree Trimmers

Hedge TRIMMING • tree removal insured - 300mm chipper • free quotes General Tree Work Phone mark 021 492 939 AH 09 425 0252

Specialising in:  STUMP GRINDING  Fine Pruning  Tree Removal  Hedge Trimming Ph Kevin on 021 725 757

• Landscape Construction & Garden Design • Specialists in Lifestyle Property Development & Maintenance

JB’s No 1 LANDSCAPING SERVICES

HOME MAINTENANCE HANDYMAN Phillip Keesing

SERVICING HIBISCUS COAST TO MANGAWHAI

Kurt Salmond

P: 09 425 4086 M: 021 665 558 E: john.bettridge@jbsno1.co.nz

Decks Ph. (09) 422 6036 Fences Mob. 021 045 0132 General repairs pjkeesing@gmail.com Clean ups All things considered

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

JOHN BETTRIDGE

0800 FIXMY JUNGLE 021 831 938 www.junglefix.co.nz

House & Garden Care

A complete house & property service • Garden Design • Gardening • Windows • Gutters • Property Maintenance • Raised Vegetable Gardens • Compost Bins • Climbing Frames & Pergolas • Pruning • Chainsaw, Fencing & Handyman Work • Garden Tool Sharpening

Great service, rates & advice | Senior discounts | Excellent references One off or ongoing maintenance | Organic options for weeds & pests

Phone Tim 021 857 433 or 422 9493

Tickidi Boo Handyman Services

Big jobs, little jobs odd jobs, all jobs Just call to ask

Home 09 4250995 Peter 021 912805 Annie 021892467

Landscape Industries Association of New Zealand Inc.

For all your property maintenance and small building projects

General repairs covering a wide range of jobs around the house including decks and fences

TOTAL LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION for complete quality projects

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

Phone to discuss YOUR requirements 021 423 860 - 423 8619 a/h

Phone Bruce 425 7766 a/h

handyman@bruno.co.nz • www.bruno.co.nz

I take the hard work out of Landscaping

Beauty Therapy & Nail Creations for head to toe pampering

Alison Wech

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

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

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

Martin Greenleaf

D.Ac., Bac.Ac., Acupuncturist Member of NZ Register of Acupuncturists

Registered ACC Referral Provider

Over 30 years experience

Babies/children: Colic, eczema, asthma, insomnia etc. Adults: Neck/back pain, headaches, menstrual disorders, stress, tension, fatique

Lavender House

27 Lilburn Street, Warkworth 09 422 3729 or 09 480 2255

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Bradwood Kitchens HANDCRAFTED BESPOKE SOLID WOOD KITCHENS

FROM RECYCLED & NEW TIMBERS

@ FROG POOL FARM

728 STATE HIGHWAY ONE, DOME VALLEY PHONE 425 9030 • WWW.BRADWOOD.CO.NZ

WARKWORTH FURNITURE WHOLESALERS Custom lounge Suites made to order Open: Tuesday-Saturday 29 Glenmore Drive, Warkworth 0910 Tel: 09 425 8096 Mob: 021 179 1830 wfurniturew@gmail.com

Worlds No.1 Selling Bed – Best Prices

HUGE RANGE - BEST PRICES

French polishing • Repairs • Respraying • Upholstery Touch ups • Colour matching • Insurance quotes We also manufacture one-off furniture items from recycled or new timber Phone Grant or Lesley

23B Foundry Rd, Silverdale • 09 426 2979 www.silverdalefurniturerestorations.co.nz

DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

R&B FURNITURE REFINISHING & RESTORATION ALNWICK ST EXTENSION, WARKWORTH ROBERTSON BOATYARD Ph: 09 425 7001 • Email: info@robertsonboats.co.nz

www.robertsonboatsnz.com

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

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

H2O PUMPS Water Treatment

Pumping Systems

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

Owen Ward

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

CARPET CLEANING

Emergency Flood Service Technical Experience 12 years Fully qualified and certified

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

Certified Member of the Carpet Cleaning Association of NZ

A BRUSH WITH ART

EXPERT PAINTING AND DECORATING

Interior/Exterior n Waterblasting n Roof Painting Airless Spraying n Plastering n Wallpapering Colour Consulting n Decorative Effects Qualified Tradesmen - Honest/Reliable Ph Mandy 09 423 0005 or 021 507 463

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

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

Pump & Filtration Services (2007) Ltd

WATER PUMPS New Pump Sales Service Installation

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

Phone/Fax 425-5619 Mobile 0800 733 765

K & R PUMP SERVICES LTD

AUTHORISED AGENT

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

0800 PURE WATER “If you don’t have a lter you are the lter”

Call Steve today 09 945 2282 he’s your local

steve@purewaterservices.co.nz

www.purewaterservices.co.nz

& DRAINLAYING

Mark Sim 021 102 4561 tplumber@xtra.co.nz

TTT Plumbing Limited TRIED – TESTED – TRUSTED

clean. care. repair. Pumps / Water Tanks / Filtration / Treatment Spa & Pool Shop / Pool Valet Service Water Blasters / Sprayers Hose & Fittings / Mobile & Workshop Service

WATER TANK & WATER APPLICATION CLEANING AGENCY

31 WOODCOCKS RD - WARKWORTH - PH 425 9100

Mangawhai: Phil Lathrope 431 4608 | 021 642 668

ST E P H E N

J O N E S

P LU M B I N G

L T D

Warkworth: Phone John or Annette Carr p: 09 425 7477 | m: 027 240 7791 | f: 09 425 7483 email: mobikair@xtra.co.nz

OUTBOARD MOTOR SERVICING

STEPHEN JONES

09 422 7618 027 494 5499

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

Available from:

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

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Writing a book? Need a website? Need graphic design? Need reports, quotations typed? Contact Diane on 422 5797 diane@designoptions.co.nz www.designoptions.co.nz

Skilled in Word, Excel and Adobe software

Digital Freeview Satellite Installation & Repairs

TV • Video • DVD Tuning Additional TV Outlets Phone David Redding 09 422 7227 or 0274 585 457

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

WARKWORTH PICTURE FRAMERS COMPLETE CUSTOM FRAMING SERVICE

Passed away quietly at Maygrove Village Hospital on Sunday, 26 May. Loved friend of John & Christine Kyle and Lana Cosson. We will miss you.

DRIVEWAYS MAINTENANCE Grading, Rolling and Metalling for rural Driveways. No job to BIG or small. Ph Bruce (09) 425 7766.

mobile: 027 556 6111

SNELLS BEACH

PHONE 09 425 5597

146M

ANIMAL BEDDING

MOBILITY SCOOTERS

Rodney - North Shore

WOODCHIP POST PEEL SHAVINGS • SAWDUST

• SALES • SERVICE • HIRE

CALL NOW 0800 497 777

09 422 2615

For wintering pads, calf sheds, stables, best products.

FLIGHTS

BOOKKEEPING SERVICES to help you get the right balance. Phone Bill on (027 438 0056)

Joyce Rose Hood

Household Water Deliveries 0800 747 928

Matakana Bicycle Hire | 09 423 0076 951 Matakana Road, Matakana info@matakanabicyclehire.co.nz

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

DEATH NOTICES

GOING DIGITAL NOW

BICYCLE MECHANIC Shimano approved Fully equipped workshop Road Bikes Mountain Bikes Full Suspension BMX Bikes Parts & Accessories

0800 638 254 OR 09 422 3700

BUSINESS

Ph 09 425 5495 Mob 0274 766 115

DAVID LITTLE GCF

WATER

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

GAVIN BROUGH

David and Pat Little P. 09 425 8143 E. the_littles@xtra.co.nz 15 Coquette Street,Warkworth 0910

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Freeview Sales & Installation TV & FM Aerials

Phone 425 7257 | copyworks@clear.net.nz Argyll Angle, 58-60 Queen Street, Warkworth

water

Warkworth FURNITURE REMOVALS

TV AERIAL & SATELLITE SERVICES

SCENIC FLIGHTS 30 mins $55; 20 mins $40; Min. 3 passengers. Trial flights $79. Gift vouchers available. GREAT BARRIER FLIGHTS. Special stopover up to 4 hours. Return $110. Min. 3 passengers. One way flights $115 each. Min 2 passengers. NORTH CAPE FLIGHTS $395 each.

Min 3 passengers.

Rodney Aero Club 425 8735 or Rod Miller 425 5612

0800 022 884

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$2.95+GST per line or $8.85 per/cm+GST for boxed adverts. FITNESS

FOR LEASE

YOGA Matakana, Warkworth classes mornings and evenings. Pregnancy Yoga in Warkworth starts 9 June. Enquiries: Ingrid Yoga 422 3290. www. ingridyoga.co.nz

BEAUTY ROOM SPACE AVAILABLE

FOR HIRE PUHOI CENTENNIAL HALL Capacity 200, reasonable rates. Ph Kathy on 422 0891 or email puhoi.hall@hiko.co.nz

FOR LEASE

WARKWORTH MAINSTREET OFFICE SPACE 84.4sqm, carpeted open plan & air-conditioned. Call owner 0274 927 198

in Warkworth. S/cont. Ph 425 0441.

FOR SALE 1999 FORD COURIER 283000kms $9,000 ONO incl Tourneau Cover, Canopy, Winch. Power- Lock Rear Diff. Regularly Serviced. Phone 027 291 1623 or 09 4314 966 SMALL DOGS X2 FREE to a good home due to change of circumstance. Suzi - Maltese/Papion (miniature) & Suttie - Maltese/Sidney Silky (Toy). They are 10 years old - lovely dogs and will not separate them. Good with kids. Would suit older person. Call Jim 021 254 2048 or 422 3725.

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FOR SALE

PHOTOGRAPHIC & DIGITAL

SHEEP MANURE 15kg bag only $10. FREE DELIVERY - Algies, Snells Beach, Warkworth, Matakana. Ph 425 5612.

PRESERVE YOUR MEMORIES

USED ROOFING IRON Ph 09 425 6311.

GARDENING / PLANTS BOBCAT to move mulch, soil, metal, section clearing, drill holes, driveway maintenance. Phone Paul 422 4933.

HEALTH SERVICES PHOBIAS? STRESS? ANXIETY?

Hypnotherapy with Scope Hypnosis. Phone 0508 SCOPE ME (726 736) or email: lisa@scopehypnosis.com

HEATING

SAYR VentilAtion & heAt pumpS Sales, Service & Installation FREE QUOTATIONS

CAll uS noW BeFoRe the RuSh StARtS 431 2025 • 021 762 352 HOME MAINTENANCE

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

PUBLIC NOTICES

ABUSE PREVENTION SERVICES

Providing programmes for men who need assistance to change abusive behaviours and attitudes and work on equality and respect. Held in Orewa and Warkworth. For enquiries phone 09 425 8130. We also provide programmes for women that are or have been in abusive relationships. Held in Orewa & Warkworth. Phone 422 2102 or 021 023 20297 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to drink that’s your business, if you want to stop, we can help!

BINGO, BINGO, BINGO!

THE JANE GIFFORD STORY on DVD

WATER PUMPS Low water pressure? Get it sorted. Sales, service and installation. Work guaranteed. Phone Steve 09 945 2282 or www. purewaterservices.co.nz

Auckland Council’s 21 local boards provide local events support funding to support community-orientated events. Applications must be consistent with the strategic priorities as set out in the local board plans for your area: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/ localboardplans Applications will be considered during the following funding rounds: • round 1: closes 31 May 2013, applications will be considered in July/ August 2013 • round 2: closes 31 October 2013, applications will be considered in January/February 2014. For more information and to download the application form, search ‘grants and funding’ on the Auckland Council website www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz (select ‘grants and funding’ and then ‘Events’). Find out more: phone 09 301 0101 or visit www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Sponsored by Mahurangi Matters

Come and join the fun, 1st Monday of month, Upstairs New Masonic Lodge, Baxter Street, Warkworth, 7pm. Proceeds to Warkworth Museum.

STEVE’S MAINTENANCE lawns, hedges, waterblasting, rubbish removal, section clearing, property maintenance. No job too big or small. Phone Steve 029 770 7101 or 09 425 9966. Serving Warkworth, Snells, Matakana, Sandspit.

Advertise your classifieds and church notices here for only

$2.95+GST per line or $8.85 per/cm+GST for boxed adverts.

PN3717_MM

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

only $12.50 each

available from the Mahurangi Matters Ofﬁce, 17 Neville Street, Warkworth

($1 from every sale is donated to the Jane Gifford Trust) Sponsored by Mahurangi Matters

SITUATIONS VACANT

P/T SOLE CHARGE OFFICE MANAGER - 15HRS P/WK Home based medical business located in Point Wells. Must be reliable, able to work on your own, have a good telephone manager and excel proficient. Must also be able to work 2-5pm Monday-Friday. Please send your CV with covering letter to chris@christinejohnson.co.nz.

HOUSE CLEANER REQUIRED 2 hours per week in Point Wells, preferably Thur or Fri, $20 per hour. Phone Chris on 021 246 7873.

TRAVEL

SRI LANKA & MALDIVES DELIGHTS – 7 day Tour including accommodation on full board basis, transportation in Sri Lanka, return airport transfers in Maldives by Speed Boat and all Entrance fees. From $1739pp Twin share. Airfares from $1800pp. Contact Kelly at World Travellers Warkworth Ph: (09) 425 8009 or email kelly@ warkworthtravel.co.nz

COWBOYS & INDIANS DISCOVERY FAMILY HOLIDAY - 12 Day Tour from Las Vegas including accommodation, some meals, transport, entrance fees & activities. From $3,148 per adult and $2,835 per child. Contact Kelly at World Travellers Warkworth Ph: (09) 425 8009 or email kelly@warkworthtravel.co.nz

BARCELONA GOURMET – 3 night break including 3 Nights accommodation, 3 Breakfasts, airport arrival transfers and Gourmet Bus Barcelona dinner tour. From $518pp Twin share. Contact Kelly at World Travellers Warkworth Ph: (09) 425 8009 or email kelly@ warkworthtravel.co.nz ALASKA & CANADA WEST CRUISE – 7 night cruise from Seattle including all meals & entertainment on board, Port charges, fees & gratuities. Bonus: US$500 Shipboard Credit per stateroom. From $1780pp Twin Share. Contact Kelly at World Travellers Warkworth Ph: (09) 425 8009 or email kelly@warkworthtravel.co.nz REAL FOOD ADVENTURE MEXICO - 8 day Tour Experiencing Mexico’s distinctive cuisine while travelling through Oaxaca, Puebla and Mexico City. From $1660pp Twin Share. Contact Kelly at World Travellers Warkworth Ph: (09) 425 8009 or email kelly@warkworthtravel.co.nz

TUITION

Nanny & More! Quality full-time local courses for nanny & childcare careers Call Amanda now for free info! 424 3055 nannyacademy.ac.nz

“START STITCHING” QUILTING FABRIC SALE Quality Fabric at great prices $12, $15 and $19 per metre. Extra wide 102” Quilt backings $24 & $25 p/m • Fat Quarters $5 Friday June 7th, 10pm to 3pm Shoesmith Hall, Shoesmith Road, Warkworth Cash Sales Only • No Eftpos available

TV SERVICES & SALES ALL FREEVIEW INSTALLATIONS Dish, Aerial, Additional Outlet .. THE TV MAN IS THE ONE! FREE QUOTE Call JIM THE MAINTENANCE MAN 021 254 2048 or visit www.themaintencemanjim.co.nz

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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

Advertise your classifieds and church notices here for only

$2.95+GST per line or $8.85 per/cm+GST for boxed adverts.

TV SERVICES & SALES

WANTED TO BUY

TV SERVICES Freeview, dishes, aerials, boxes. Sales, installation and repairs. Phone Gavin 027 4766115.

MEDIUM CARAVAN to rent or buy, Algies to Warkworth. Phone 07 218 7577 or txt 021 235 5009.

WANTED

SMALL LAWN MOWING ROUND in Warkworth, Matakana, beaches area. Phone 09 425 7357 evenings.

$$$ FOR CARAVANS Pre-1990 DEAD or ALIVE. Phone 021 496 908.

WORK WANTED

$CASH FOR CARS Going or not. Call 021 857 007.

WORK WANTED Young 46 year old women in Warkworth available to consider part-time work of any type about 24 hours a week. Versatile and computer competent. Please email: csophierose@yahoo.co.nz or txt 0275 795 355.

BORDER WANTED Large room can be semi-furnished or unfurnished in large home with lovely views. Quiet rural location only 4.5kms from Kaipara Flats School. Prefer working male outside smokers ok, $220p/wk. Full board, includes broadband, phone, power & food. Tollcalls/mobile calls extra. 2 wks in advance. Ph Corrina 021 0276 0627.

TAX RETURNS All personal trust and company promptly and expertly prepared with IRD approved software. Ph David 424 3327 email taxreturnsnz@ gmail.com (pickup available)

CASH PAID Tools & Machinery, Shed & Garage Clearouts. All things considered. Call or txt 021 161 5139.

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

SOMEONE TO TRAVEL FROM WARKWORTH TO PAKURANGA MALL who would like to do a goods pickup and dropoff once a fortnight? Will pay petrol. Phone Heather 425 8750 or 027 294 9369

Classified deadline for June 19 issue is Wed, June 12

WANTED TO RENT BY WRITER A spot of land with rural or sea views, to park a self-contained caravan next summer. Peaceful but not too isolated from Matakana-Warkworth. Communityminded single professional. Phone or txt 021-794394

Phone 425

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with Judy Waters, Warkworth & District Museum www.wwmuseum.orconhosting.net.nz

Welcome to “Little Scotland” On the road south from Warkworth, the farms, orchards and vineyards present a pleasing spectacle in any season, saved thus far from residential development. Early settlers called the area Little Scotland and mostly arrived in the 1860s to take up Crown grants, build homesteads and experience the hardships of breaking in the land and making it fruitful. Mr and Mrs Wilson came as newlyweds on the ship Joseph Fletcher, leaving Scotland in May 1859. They purchased a farm near the present satellite station. Farmer Wilson, as he was known to avoid confusion, was well known to cattle drivers who looked forward to resting a night on the Wilson farm before continuing their journey. Mrs Wilson ran the property for some years after their parents died. Patrick Forbes Russell from Banffshire in Scotland was one of the first to take up a Crown grant in the area. He selected 80ha where the majestic redwoods now grow. With his son he was an early roadmaker, tendering for contracts. The ship Flying Foam brought the Shaw and Perry families to New Zealand in 1864 and they became neighbours at Little Scotland. In 1874 William Shaw married Miss Perry and they raised a large family on their “Burnside” property. The land was developed as an orchard and nursery. It was also a coaching stop and housed the post office and telephone exchange. The house, which was built using burnt lime, survives as one of Warkworth’s historic homes. “Luggie Bank” was the name the Perrys gave to their farm on Perry Rd. Eventually it became Perry and Sons Jersey Breeding Stud. Jonathan Morrison King, an Englishman, was a relative latecomer, arriving in 1879 and settling near Thompson Rd. Kings Bush is named in his honour.

The old road. Photo, the Moore Collection

When it became apparent that a school was needed between Warkworth and Puhoi, it was Mr King who corresponded with the Board of Education. Land was available on the Russell farm and the board agreed to send a plan, plus doors, windows and iron for the roof, leaving the parents to find the timber. In March 1899, Mr King wrote to the board: “The materials are to hand and the building erected. Kindly forward the furniture for Huhue school by steamer to Warkworth.” Mr Jaffrey, the first teacher, faced a challenging task. Each week he taught three days at Huhue before riding his horse over 8km to Mahurangi West School where he taught another three days. The register, now at the Warkworth Museum, gives the family names of children attending as Barker, Jones, King, Mead, Miller, Perry, Russell, Shaw, von Ziano, and Wech. In 1916, the name of the school was changed to Pohuehue. A Public Works camp was set up near the school in 1928 with 60 to 70 men housed in a canvas town. The road was to be realigned through the school playground. Some readers will remember the old

Pohuehue School and children 1939.

road which veered to the left to avoid the deep gully now spanned by the viaduct. Hugging the natural contour of the land, it featured a waterfall that spilled down over a stone outcrop. In the coaching days a trough caught the water and horses were allowed to drink their fill before the effort of dragging the coach up the steep incline of Coachman’s Hill. Pohuehue School operated from a new location on the Wech farm until consolidation closed the small schools. The little one-roomed building gave more than half a century of service.

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Springboard funds hammered home A charity auction at Ascension Wine Estate, on June 22, will support programmes offered by the Springboard Community Trust, based at Snells Beach. Last year’s auction raised $30,000 and organisers “We’re also hoping to have handcrafted furniture, hope to do as well this year, “if not better”. tables for 10 at local restaurants, a personal makeSpokesperson Stephanie Lane says local businesses over and more. There’s also the possibility of a and the community have again been very generous. celebrity studio experience for a budding musician.” “We have almost 50 silent auction prizes so far,” she Auctioneers on the night will be Gary Caldwell and says. “These include health and beauty vouchers, art, Ben Kloppers, from Bayleys. Money raised will go gift baskets, wine and a cafe crawl. Our live auction towards Springboard’s mentoring, classroom support, items include two nights at Collier Lodge, a family work transition and youth offending programmes. A portrait by Michelle Moir Photography, luxury total of 160 tickets are available at $100 each. accommodation at Matamata which we hope will For tickets, contact Stephanie at stephanie@ springboard.org.nz or phone 425 4623. include tours of Hobbiton, and a chef for a night.

The Springboard Community Trust is looking for men to join its 4U mentoring programme, targeting young people aged eight to 14. Programme coordinator Michelle Diprose says an ideal mentor is someone who is reliable and a positive role model, who can make a long-term commitment of two to three hours a week. Current mentors range in age from their 20s to 85. “Mentor in Greek means ‘wise guide’ which is a pretty good description of what the programme is all about,” she says. “Our mentors aren’t required to entertain or educate the children, just be there to offer encouragement. “For some children, sitting down to a family meal and spending an evening within a family is a novelty. Others are given opportunities to do ‘boy things’ such as fishing and mucking about on farms.” Michelle says some strong bonds have formed over the years, with positive feedback from both mentors and children, as well as their families. While Springboard is known for its work with ‘at risk’ youth, the mentoring programme is aimed more at younger children in single parent families and families where there may be financial pressures or domestic stress. Since the programme was launched in 2010, there have been 40 matches. Both boys and girls are catered for, but Michelle at present, the need is for men as she has a waiting list of boys keen to join the programme. Enquiries from the Warkworth, Snells Beach and Wellsford area are welcome. Info: Michelle on 425 4623 or email: michelle@ springboard.org.nz

Care begins at home at summerset At Summerset we offer a comprehensive range of care services, from a little help with everyday living right through to rest home and hospital level care. As your needs change we support you, while helping you to get the best from life. With our Village Centre now open, we are able to offer a choice of care options, including beautiful one bedroom care apartments. To find out more please call our Village Manager, Hyrum-Daniel Dennis on 09 425 1200. Our village is at 31 Mansel Drive, Warkworth.

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Two Northland community organisations are aiming to ensure that all low income homes in the region receive free insulation. The organisations, the Community Northland PHOs, Northland DHB, Business and Environment Centre in Top Energy and Northpower. Kaitaia and He IwiKotahiTatou Trust in The project is based on research by Moerewa, set up a joint venture, Healthy He Kainga Oranga (the Health and Homes Tai Tokerau, in 2007, with the Housing research programme) at the aim of retrofitting insulation into 5000 Wellington School of Medicine and low-income homes in five years. Health Sciences, which found that They have now achieved their goal, and adults and children in insulated homes are keen to take advantage of further have a 40 to 50 per cent reduction in Government funding to ensure even colds and respiratory problems. more homes benefit from the scheme. It has been estimated that every year “We are so proud to have achieved that 1600 people die in NZ from respiratory goal and to know that those homes and circulatory problems — almost are now warmer, drier and healthier twice as many who die on the roads. for families,” says Healthy Homes Tai Most houses built before 1979 are not Tokerau governance group chair and insulated and many more houses don’t Manaia Health PHO chief executive have dehumidifiers, heating systems Chris Farrelly. or fireplaces. It has been shown that Healthy Homes Tai Tokerau provides some houses in Northland can get insulation for people on a low income down to below 16 degC in winter — who own their own home, and children below the World Health Organisation’s and families with high health needs recommendation of 18-21 degC, or who live in rental homes. A subsidy 23degC for ill and disabled people. is available which enables landlords to “This project makes so much sense – if have houses retrofitted for a fraction of we can keep people’s homes warm and the cost of a standard retrofit. dry we can prevent illness and have less The 5000 homes have been insulated GP visits, hospital admissions and sick free thanks to a partnership with days off work and school,’’ says Mr several other organisations, including Farrelly. “The difference this makes ASB Community Trust, the Energy to health means this is one of the best Efficiency and Conservation Authority, investments we can make.”

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Imagine finding daily tasks such as answering the door or going to a store to buy groceries an almost insurmountable obstacle. Des says that these opportunities The frustration and social isolation for timeout with other carers are caused by serious communication invaluable as care-giving can be difficulties is something that sufferers physically challenging and stressful. of aphasia, and those who care for them, are forced to deal with every day. Lisa says the group’s monthly meetings, held at the St John Ambulance Hall in Aphasia results from damage to Silverdale, include talks from health the language centre of the brain. professionals and community groups Intelligence is not affected, so people from time to time, but the main focus with aphasia know what they want is not on the problem itself. to say, but have difficulty getting the messages in and out. “It’s about getting on with life – things like goal setting or working Although around 30 percent of stroke out ways to understand television victims have aphasia, it is something programmes,” she says. “We spend that continues to slip under the radar time communicating with each other, – even for many medical professionals. so those skills can improve.” Former Rodney District Councillor She says a lot of people in the district Barbara Griffin is one of around 16,000 could benefit from joining. people in NZ who have aphasia. Des Griffin and Lisa Fowlie of the Rodney Aphasia Group. “It takes courage to come for the first Barbara suffered a series of strokes time, but we’re very supportive of talk with some fluency. around 10 years ago. Therapy got assumed to have a mental disability. her back on her feet, but it was the There is no cure for the condition, The group is funded by grants, which that and can assist people to get to communication difficulties caused by but speech and physical therapies can enable it to pay for a maximum of six meetings as well as looking after them aphasia that forced her to give up the improve the ability to communicate. members to attend speech language when they get there.” job that she loved. This is one reason that the Rodney therapy courses held twice a year at Rodney Aphasia Group recently released an information brochure, which is being Massey University’s Albany campus. Barbara’s husband Des now chairs the Aphasia Group was formed in 2006. Rodney Aphasia Group, which provides Currently the group has around 50 A specialised tutor runs an annual distributed to medical centres and support for people with this debilitating members ranging in age from 30 to 80. brain gym and there is also a type community service organisations. condition, and their caregivers. Administrator Lisa Fowlie says the group of physiotherapy available at AUT Their next meeting, on June 27, He says one of the issues is that fills the gap left when rehabilitation University in Northcote which helps includes a talk about how iPads and smartphones can be used to help with people who have problems such as provided by the public health system to improve physical function. difficulty writing, reading, spelling ends. She says she has seen people join Regular coffee mornings for caregivers communication for people with aphasia. or using numbers, or speaking and who are only able to mouth words, yet are also held, and workshops with an Info: contact Des, email beegri@ understanding speech, are often with intensive therapy they are able to occupational therapist are planned. clear.net.nz or phone 426 5110.

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babies& childcare The Camera Shop goes ‘ga-ga’ over babies The Camera Shop in Warkworth has stepped in to rescue the annual Warkworth Plunket Baby Photo Competition. The competition is one of the local branch’s biggest fundraisers, raising $2000 last year. However, it relies on volunteer organisers and this year, there was no-one prepared to take it on. Plunket president Angela Brangwynne says the committee is struggling to recruit enough people to help with Plunket’s local activities. “We’re very grateful to Colin and the team at The Camera Shop for agreeing to run this year’s competition,” she says. The rules will be the same as last year. Entry is open to any child in Rodney aged under five years as at June 1, 2013. There will be prizes in three categories – most creative, most votes and cutest photo. Entries will be accepted between June 1 and 29 and photographs will be displayed at New World Supermarket

from July 1 to 14, when votes can be cast by the general public at a cost of 50 cents a vote. Winners will be displayed from July 15 to 21. The cost to enter is $5. Camera Shop assistant manager Emma Ward says all entries will receive an enlargement of their photo, courtesy of the shop. Entries can be emailed to photos@ thecamerashop.co.nz or delivered to the shop in Queen Street, Warkworth. The entry fee must be paid within three days of sending the email. Further details are available on both The Camera Shop and the Warkworth Plunket Facebook pages. All proceeds will go towards Warkworth Plunket initiatives, which support Plunket nurses, provide information and organise events. Info: Angela Brangwynne on 021 734 837 or angbrang@xtra.co.nz. Who’d want the job of choosing Rodney’s cutest baby, in the annual Plunket competition! Pictured is last year’s winner Eva Morrison.

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babies& childcare Mothers’ support group changes its name Warkworth has a Mum’s Support Group running every Thursday morning at the Women’s Centre in Morpeth Street. The group has been running for 10 months and was previously known as the Warkworth Post Natal Distress Group. Mums from around the area have been getting some much needed support to help them cope with the changes when becoming a mum and various forms of postnatal distress. The group decided that the original name could be a barrier to people wanting to attend, so they decided to change the name to the Warkworth Mums Support Group. Danielle Kleyn facilitates the group, which meets every Thursday during term time from 10.30am to 12.30pm at the Rodney Women’s Centre. It is free to attend and children are welcome. Mums share their experiences and help each other. Danielle guides the group through discussions and helps each individual to discover ways to cope with their particular needs. The Plunket Nurse and GPs can refer people to the group, or mums can just come along. No worry is too small and knowing you are not alone is the first step to becoming a happier, more

confident mother, she says. It is common for women to experience a range of emotions in the first two weeks after childbirth. For some mothers, however, the low feeling lasts longer and may develop into postnatal depression. Postnatal depression affects about 13 percent of new mothers, and can occur at any time during the first year. Some women with postnatal depression also experience depression during their pregnancy. There are many causes such as the hormonal changes following childbirth, the stresses of looking after a young baby and having your sleep disrupted. Postnatal depression is more severe than ‘the blues’. The blues can leave you feeling tearful, anxious and experiencing mood swings in the first two weeks after your baby’s birth. Feelings of anxiety, irritability, having difficulty sleeping and a reduced appetite are some of the early signs of postnatal depression and these symptoms may be noticed before a woman realises that she feels depressed. Many women don’t realise that the feelings they are experiencing could be postnatal depression.

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babies& childcare ELOCIN Nature’s Nest gets thumbs up in its first ERO report Nature’s Nest Early Learning Centre in Warkworth has been open for 18 months and recently received its first Government review. The Education Review Office says the centre has been beautifully designed to provide opportunities for children to learn in a motivating and natural environment. “The environment stimulates children to explore and to engage in play for long periods of time.” Teachers and owners have built responsive and respectful relationships with families to support children’s sense of wellbeing and learning. Tikanga Maori is strongly evident in the environment and in centre values, programmes and expectations. The review says there is a strong focus on children developing independence and self-management skills. “This is carefully managed so that children’s skills and dispositions develop over time. This focus supports children to make the transition to the different age-based rooms in the centre and when they are ready to move on to school.” Teachers talk to children about

their learning, which helps children with their language, vocabulary and intellectual development. “To build on these foundations, teachers should now increase their focus on reading and encouraging children to experiment with writing, including digital literacy, in the context of their play.” The programme at Nature’s Nest is driven by children’s choices and their engagement with nature, the report says. “Teachers support children’s learning by setting up areas of play in ways that trigger children’s imagination and stretch their thinking.” Strong professional leadership is provided and work is being done to support teachers’ assessment, planning and evaluation practices. “To further build head teachers’ capabilities the owners could also consider seeking further leadership training for the head teachers in each room.” The review says the centre’s owners are focussed on continuous improvement and self-review is thorough, comprehensive and well documented.

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Rodney has 25 early childcare services, not including those in Helensville, and there’s a concern not all will survive. Early childhood council CEO Peter Reynolds says a law change in 2010 has put pressure on existing providers and allowed new players to “mushroom”. “The Government responded to the economic crisis by cutting funding to centres that employed more than 80 percent of qualified staff,” Mr Reynolds says. “An average centre lost $70,000 off its bottom line. They’ve been facing revenue issues and some have gone out of business ... We’re saying the Ministry should accept a requirement to demonstrate community need.” A discussion between operators and the Government would allow for more agreement about where the service is located and where the Government perceives there’s a strategic opportunity for growth. Mr Reynolds says a recent survey carried out by the council shows 70 percent of New Zealand’s early childhood centres have empty places and 54 percent say they used to have waiting lists but don’t anymore. He believes the increasing intensity of competition is the biggest current threat to the quality of early childhood education in New Zealand. “Many centres are walking a tightrope trying to both maintain high quality and cover their costs.” He says the Government has a role to play and at the moment they are “shirking their responsibility”. “We’ve raised the issue with Minister Parata and the Ministry of Education but it’s not getting an awful lot of traction.”

Early childhood council CEO Peter Reynolds says the Government is shirking its responsibility.

Mahurangi Kindergarten head teacher Karen Carr says the North Auckland Kindergarten Association anticipated funding cuts by changing the kindergarten model to a schoolday model. “It’s been good for some parents. Lots are rural and they found the two-and-a-half-hour afternoon sessions a bit of a pain.” On the other hand she says there’s less spaces available, so younger children go somewhere else and often don’t end up moving over. North Auckland Kindergarten association general manager Garth Halliday says more mothers are being forced back to work and kindergarten hours (8.30am to 2.30pm three days a week) don’t suit them. “They’re opting to go to private early childhood centres, which can prove more expensive.” Mr Halliday says the percentage of children going to kindergarten has dropped steadily over the past five years and now sits at around 13 percent. “We believe there is a real need for kindergartens for those families that can take advantage of them.”

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A friend came over to my house recently, having just returned from his Nan’s funeral. His Nan was particularly special, because she had raised my friend from before he could walk until the day he left home, and even a little longer after that. My friend had a lot of questions — more than usual during a time of grief — because he was sorting out his Nan’s affairs, having been made an executor of her estate. An executor is a person named in a will to carry out the wishes of the deceased. A will refers to “executors and trustees”. There are two responsibilities involved in administering an estate. First an executor will locate the last will of the deceased, arrange the funeral, and ensure any instructions in the will to distribute the estate are carried out. If a will requires estate assets to be held for a period of time, the individual looking after the asset(s) will be acting as a trustee. Typically a trustee position will arise where the deceased had young children who are entitled to an inheritance upon reaching a specific age, usually 20 years. An executor should not distribute money to beneficiaries before satisfying themselves that the estate has adequate funds to pay the estate debts, as they can be personally liable to the creditors. They also need to ascertain what parties, if any, might make a claim against the estate. If you follow these practical suggestions they can help guide you through this process properly. Locate the last known will. This can often be stored in the deceased’s personal papers. If there is no will, ask a lawyer to place an advertisement. If no will is found, “letters of administration” can be applied for. They operate in a similar way to probate, and distribute the estate in a hierarchy determined by law. Identify and locate assets owned by the deceased, as it is important to ensure they are secure and can be dealt with in accordance with the terms of the will. Once a lawyer has an idea of the assets in an estate they will also be able to advise whether probate is required. If assets are owned by a trust, held in joint names, or of low value, probate may not be necessary. Probate is typically granted by the High Court within four weeks of applying. The probate authorises the executors to deal with the assets in an estate. There is no rush dealing with the estate, so long as anyone who may have been dependent of the deceased is able to care for themselves. Deal with the funeral first and then start attending to the estate. The law has clear timeframes dealing with the administration of estate. Adhering to these timeframes can protect executors from claims of mismanagement. Remember that administering an estate does not need to add weight to the moments when we say goodbye to loved ones. If you have questions, contact your local lawyer.

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Coastguard skipper and boating enthusiast, Richard Bray, has joined the marine business, City of Sails Marine Brokers, as a northern sales agent. Richard’s boating experience includes owning a succession of trailer boats, completing a blue water yacht passage, and from his many years as a coastguard volunteer and national office employee. He and his wife Gillian live on the Matakana River, near Sandspit. Local business news welcome. Email to: gm@localmatters.co.nz

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Cider Shed, Warkworth – POA The well-established business is situated on 4.5 ha on SH1 and includes a four-bedroom home, two-year-old café, fruit & vege shop with two coolstores, defunct garden centre, large carpark and an orchard with more than 1450 plantings including apple, plum, pear, mandarin, lemon, lime and grapes.

The Village Bookshop, Matakana – $230,000 The shop is based in one of Auckland’s most popular tourist locations and provides a broad range of quality books. A regular haunt for local and visiting book lovers.

Walton Park Motel, Warkworth – POA The four-star motel is strategically located on the corner of SH1 and Whitaker Road, at the gateway to Matakana wine country. It includes a three-bedroom owner’s accommodation and a good mix of accommodation options. The business offers potential to do more with the conference and meeting facilities along with the commercial kitchen and bar.

Maria’s Florist, Warkworth – POA Ideal owner-operator business with a weekly turnover of $6000 and climbing, with an excellent track record of catering for weddings, funerals and functions in general.

Matakana Sawmill – $185,000 The mill specialises in macrocarpa logs for the production of untreated, nontoxic, beams, planks, sleepers and a wide range of timber sizes to requirement. The operation could be expanded to include exotic timber species. Sale includes the bandsaw mill and associated heavy-duty loaders. The business is being offered as a ‘going concern’. Source: www.primebusiness.co.nz

Local businesses back Hospice Well-heeled women have helped raise $1105 for hospice by buying shoes from Imelda’s in Warkworth. Imelda’s has given Warkworth Wellsford Hospice $5 for every pair of shoes sold from the start of April until Mother’s Day in May. Imelda’s held the promotion for the first time last year, raising $1000, and owners Rob and Carolyne Thomson are now challenging other businesses to match their effort. Other businesses have found their own ways to raise funds for hospice. At New World during Hospice Awareness Week, checkout operators invited shoppers to add a dollar for hospice, raising a total of $2354. New World also holds an on-going hospice

fundraiser, contributing 5c for every orange Mason rubbish bag sold in its store. Northland Waste donates a further 5c per bag to bring the total to around $16,000 a year. The Good in the Hood promotion at the Z petrol station raised $1128 for the hospice, and Mitre 10 Mega also held an auction of store goods at its recent Ladies’ Night and raised more than $900. On the same night, a raffle of Nutrimetics products by independent sales manager Janis Brown made $162. At Summerset Retirement Village, 35 guests enjoyed a special lunch where they heard about hospice’s building plans and, between them, donated more than $300 to the charity.

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Peter and Jenni Marsh are the new owners of Farm and Lifestyle Centre Warkworth. The Omaha couple have dreamed of buying the business for a number of years and took over the reins on June 1. Peter grew up on a sheep and beef farm at Waiotira, near Whangarei, and worked for stock and station firm Wrightsons after leaving school. He became a stock agent and subsequently spent 30 years working in the banking and finance industry, before turning his back on the corporate life and moving with Jenni to their holiday home at Omaha two years ago. Peter explains that he looked at buying Farm and Lifestyle Centre seven years ago but didn’t proceed because the timing wasn’t right for him. His interest was rejuvenated again recently and after discussions with current owner Gary Caldwell, an agreement was reached to purchase the business. “It seemed like the right time for Gary and for me. I’ve had my eye on this business for a long time and it’s finally come to fruition.” Farm and Lifestyle Centre is the only specialised farm supply store in Warkworth. It stocks rural farm supplies for local farmers and lifestyle block owners, as well as a large range of pet and garden products. Staff at

Debbie Hodder has had a busy year. Five months ago, the former food and nutrition teacher decided it was time for a career change, and opened a new shop in Warkworth, selling vintage and hand-made clothes. Love This Shop is situated in the Riverside Arcade, and hadn’t been going long when another shop in the arcade, Glad Rags, came up for sale. It was a similar business, selling second-hand clothes, and she decided to buy that too. “It had a good reputation, but I also saw room for improvement,” she explains. Debbie believes the two stores are complementary. Love This Shop tends to feature unique pieces, some more than 30 years old, which are not necessarily cheap. Glad Rags has more contemporary designer pieces, usually in excellent condition, at bargain prices. It’s the kind of place where you’ll find a Trelise Cooper blouse for $35. “Luckily for us, we have a community that does go out and buy those things, and renew their wardrobe every year, and get rid of what they don’t want and onsell it,” she says. Since taking over Glad Rags on May 1, Debbie has redecorated and reorganised the store, and intends to add some new stock from overseas. But she is keen to keep its

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havinga ball Mahurangi College ball moves to North Harbour Stadium Mahurangi College students are going 1920s with a Great Gatsby themed ball at North Harbour stadium. The ball has been held at Ascension Vineyard during the past few years but the number attending has grown to 250 and a bigger venue was needed. A group of prefects lead by Year 13 dean Nataile Newson have been preparing for the event on July 13 since the start of the year. Students can wear what they like and the theme will manifest in decorations. The group have been taking song requests on the Year 13 Facebook page. Tickets cost $95 and include buses departing the school to and from the venue. All students are expected to use the bus. Mahurangi College doesn’t allow pre or after balls and drinking is forbidden. There’ll be up to four security guards at the venue checking students and their bags for drugs and alcohol. “We can understand why they’re doing it,” head girl Ruahei Demant says. “We don’t want people to sneak anything into the ball to spoil the night.” The cost of a ticket can be a burden for some – and the girls say some

spend up to $600 on a dress, $90 on hair and $70 on makeup. Deputy head boy Angus Adamson says it’s not so tough on the boys: “They don’t have to spend anything on hair and makeup and a suit can cost up to $200 which they get to keep.” Ruahei says some students work part time and save up money for the ball because they see it as a special occasion: “It’s a highlight of the school year.” Deputy head girl Elise Hilliam says others borrow dresses or suits or do hair and makeup themselves. Ms Newsom says a group of prefects will perform a Viennese waltz at the ball. Maths teacher Tina Searle has been teaching them the dance during Wednesday lunchtimes. TOP: Ball committee representatives from left: head girl Ruahei Demant, deputy head girl Elise Hilliam, deputy head boy Angus Adamson and head boy Nicholas Lee. RIGHT: Flashback to Mahurangi College Prefect’s Ball 1962. From left: Helen Hart, Michael Vine, Jane Bullock, Bruce Clegg, Robyn Williams, Sam O’Shea, Mary Stevens, Rodney Peek, Stephanie Tate, Andrew Grimmer, Joy Frost, John Wyatt and Mr Christie.

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Local photographers feature in annual festival Matakana photographer Ian Macdonald is one of several local photographers whose work will be on display during New Zealand’s biggest photography festival this month. Ian is exhibiting in two galleries during the Auckland Festival of Photography, which involves dozens of events throughout the region. At The Vivian in Big Omaha, he has a large photograph: “Edge of Warming – Te Tangi O Te Tui” as part of a group show that is one of 58 fringe events in the festival. It is part of a new body of work he has been developing for the past few years and is a commentary on the issues around global climate changes. He is also part of a group show at North Art titled “Pictures They Want to Make: Recent Auckland Photography”. These photographs are of New Zealand forest landscapes and are work he is well known for and has been making since the mid-1970s when he graduated from Elam at the University of Auckland. Ian graduated from Elam in 1975 and has been an exhibiting artist ever since. He is well known for his series of photographs of a stranding of whales on Muriwai beach and these are in a number of major collections including Te Papa and the Auckland City Art Gallery. He has photographed the New Zealand forest landscape extensively and is well known for his role in helping to stop the logging of public forests in the 1980s. This work is also in major collections. Ian set up and ran Real Pictures Gallery in Auckland throughout the 1980s before moving north to a lifestyle block in Big Omaha in 1990. He founded Matakana Pictures, which ran as a dedicated photography gallery for a year before closing in 2006. Th e

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Live comedy show returns to the Leigh Sawmill Cafe

A live comedy night held at the Leigh Sawmill Café in January proved so popular that another show has been organised on June 8. If the second show is also a hit, the Sawmill is hoping to make it a regular event. The show, again presented by Comedy Capers, will feature 7Days regular Jeremy Elwood, the woman voted New Zealand’s female comedian of the decade, Michelle A’Court, and last year’s NZ Comedy Quest finalist Paul Douglas. The MC for the evening will be local comedian Adrian Sutton, who works as a mechanic by day at Snells Beach and moonlights as a stand-up comic in Auckland. Sutton says he was keen to organise another event after being stunned by the success of the January show. “I was pretty keen on bringing some good acts up to my home environment and we put on the first show and the response after the show was amazing — it completely blew me away,” he says. “It got quite 7Days regular Jeremy Elwood. rock-and-roll. We had people posing for photos, and plus the Sawmill was proactive in wanting to get us wanting us to sign the posters, and telling us how to put on another one as well because they were rapt much their cheeks were hurting from laughing so at how well it went.” much, and buying us drinks.” Sutton has previously worked with Michelle and He was buzzing for a month afterwards, knowing Jeremy, before going overseas. He also competed how well the show had been received by locals and against Paul in a comedy competition last year, and non-locals alike. “really enjoyed” his act. “It was a really good opportunity to showcase some “He’s a very funny man as well and he’s coming all of the really good talent we have in New Zealand, the way up from Hamilton to do it.”

Fantastic prizes up for grabs in Maori Wearable Arts Budding fashion designers have just a few weeks left until entries close for Te Hana Te Ao Marama’s Wearable Maori Arts competition. The competition and fashion parade is being held to celebrate Matariki on July 20 at Te Ao Marama Maori Cultural Centre. The theme this year is “Wahine Toa - Warrior Princess”, and organisers are hoping for some stunning creations inspired by New Zealand’s flora and fauna. All garments must incorporate Maori design, as well as include natural materials such as flax, wool, shells and feathers. There are two categories: rangitahi (for 13- to 18-year-olds), and community (adults). There will be prizes for each category, and the overall winner will receive two tickets to the World of Wearable Arts in Wellington, including return flights. Winners will be judged on their creativity and relevance to the theme. There will also be a prize for workmanship and attention to detail. Entry is free but all garments must be received by June 30. Info: tehana@xtra.co.nz or pop into the office at Te Hana Te Ao Marama at 317 SH1, Te Hana.

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