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Puhoi • Warkworth • Snells • Matakana • Omaha • Leigh • Pakiri • Wellsford • Port Albert • Kaiwaka • Mangawhai

Plan identifies Warkworth’s potential

It can be hard to find something to laugh about when you have a serious illness, but the new Rodney North Harbour Health Trust offer is helping to take some of the stress off patients and their families. Patient Leanne Wakefield (centre), of Algies Bay, made a special visit to the Rodney Surgical Centre to thank general manager Kate Wilson (left) and Health Trust general manager Wendy Hawkings for their care.

Rodney partnership offers health option to those least able to pay

The unprecedented generosity of a Warkworth couple has provided Rodney residents with a health care option that is believed to be the first of its kind in NZ. Don and Wendy Hawkings, through with the Rodney Surgical Centre, in Health Minister Tony Ryall has the Rodney North Harbour Health Warkworth, offering free day-surgery commended the Health Trust and the Trust, have formed a partnership to those who meet the criteria. continued page 7

Warkworth is expected to be identified as a rural satellite town in the draft Auckland Plan which will be released for public submissions on September 20.

The Auckland Plan, also referred to as the spatial plan, is a broad-based 30year strategy that will support Mayor Len Brown’s vision for Auckland to become the world’s most livable city.

It will identify how different parts of Auckland will grow and develop, and when this might occur.

A Council spokesperson says Warkworth is down as a rural satellite town along with Helensville, Pukekohe, Waiuku and Kumeu.

The plan also identifies eight subregional centres, now referred to as metropolitan centres – Manukau, continued page 2

Inside this issue No regrets

Feature – pages 17 to 26

Rural news

pages 28 to 33

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Takapuna, Newmarket, New Lynn, Sylvia Park, Papakura, Albany and Westgate.

Warkworth and Pukekohe will be prioritised for growth over the first three years of the Auckland Plan’s life in terms of further planning to gain clarity over where development will happen in the future.

“This will provide certainty of where major public investment will occur so that the market can respond,” the spokesperson said.

The draft plan will contain high-level maps of where growth will occur, rather than the finer detail to street level. The more detailed maps will require further investigation and consultation.

Indicative funding requirements for projects are included in the plan.

Rural areas in the north will be subject to further detailed planning through the Unitary Plan and the Long Term Plan. The draft plan identifies areas for country living, rural production and limited growth in coastal areas, but emphasises protection of rural amenity and production while allowing growth and change in specified areas.

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The Auckland Plan will guide the services, projects and programmes of Auckland Council, its Council Controlled Organisations, central government and the private sector.

The plan will identify a number of initiatives and projects for implementation but detail on how Council proposes to fund these projects will be included in the LongTerm Plan, which will be released for consultation next year.

Council says a range of funding sources will be considered for projects including central government funding, public-private partnerships, development contributions and alternative funding sources to minimise the impact on rates.

The draft plan takes into account feedback from the Auckland Unleashed discussion document, which received 8000 submissions earlier this year.

Council will finalise the Auckland Plan in December and it will be adopted next February.

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Briefs Matakana tells its stories Stories of Matakana Coast is the title of an exhibition which will feature in the Matakana Cinemas during October. It will showcase the area from Warkworth to Leigh, with displays portraying its history, the developing wine industry, environment, diverse range of businesses and attractions. The display will be officially launched on September 29, at 6pm. On Sunday October 1, there will be a Maori cultural display performed

by Te Hana Te Ao Marama kapa haka group in the Farmers Market carpark around mid-morning.

Kaipara heritage fund offer

Home-owner Julie Cotton called in landowners association chair Brian Mason to help resolve a dispute with Auckland Council.

Homeowner sees red over Council rules A stand-off between Auckland Council and Tapora landowner Julie Cotton, over the colour of her dream home, has ended in compromise.

The dispute started when a Council make the house look unattractive. schemes. I find it unbelievable that the inspector told Ms Cotton the exterior Ms Cotton and her husband purchased same house, when located in Epsom, of her white turn-of-the-century villa, the 600-hectare sheep and cattle under the same Council, was required in Burma Road, had to have a natural station earlier this year and moved a to be painted in heritage colours to finish or be painted in a specified six-bedroom historic villa from Epsom, preserve the historical value of the street. colour, in accordance with the West with the view that it would be a focal It’s ludicrous how Council has such a Coast Rural Policy Area, to be resource point of the property. After weeks of stranglehold on rural landowners.” consent compliant. This was despite uncertainty, a compromise was reached Landowners and Contractors Protection the fact the house was isolated, with no when Council approved a list of colours Association chairman Brian Mason says this is yet another case that illustrates the visible neighbours. put forward by Ms Cotton. association’s concerns about compliance Ms Cotton said the colours Council “It’s a compromise; not a win,” she issues being applied in an irrational and was dictating were “hideous” and says. “I haven’t worked all my life as irresponsible manner. detrimental to the look of her home. an interior designer to be dictated to “Our association endorses Julie’s She contacted a Resene colour about what colours I can and cannot actions to overturn this absurd consultant who agreed that the type paint my home. decision,” he says. “Landowners are of paint being recommended would “As a heritage home, we need to preserve being bullied into submission and damage the villa’s weatherboards and it visually by keeping to its original colour we’ve had enough.”

Daffodil Day supporters thanked a bunch

The Rodney community helped raise more than $12,000 for Daffodil Day, on August 26. Fundraising events included a movie night, Hawaiian party and trivia night, along with the traditional sausage sizzle and raffles held outside the National Bank in Warkworth. Organiser Charlene Morrison thanked local businesses and the community for their support. Special thanks were extended to The Bridgehouse, Matakana Cinemas, the Warkworth Bowling Club, New World Warkworth, Warkworth Printing, Export Meat Wellsford and ANZ Warkworth. This year also marked a 21-year partnership between the National Bank and The Cancer Society.

The Kaipara Heritage Assistance Fund is open for applications. A total of $15,000 is available to help and encourage people to protect and preserve resources of heritage value.

These can include historic sites, buildings and archaeological sites.

Projects can include archaeological assessments, as well as physical preservation. Individuals, private landowners, iwi and hapu, and groups, including community groups and organisations, can all apply. However, projects must be within the Kaipara District, have the support of the owner of the heritage resource, be of proven historical significance, demonstrate some community benefit and include a contribution from the applicant.

Applications close on October 31.

Info: www.kaipara.govt.nz or phone 0800 727 059.

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Warkworth scouts seek Kea leader

Stockyard demise inevitable The demise of the original Stockyard Falls proposal comes as no surprise to one who opposed it from the beginning.

A more inappropriate development for a small rural town would be hard to imagine and had more to do with hoped-for profits than what was good for Warkworth. Transit NZ was quite right and Mr Barr’s excuses don’t reflect the facts. Political pressure, supported

by Rodney District Council planning staff, prevented the opportunity for a supermarket in Snells Beach in the hope it would instead be sited at Stockyard Falls with the commercial benefits accruing to Warkworth developers rather than Snells Beach. Had one been built at Snells it is likely another would have gone to Stockyard Falls. Instead, it is being built in the Warkworth town centre where it is least wanted and where it will cause an unnecessary commercial conflict.

Letters can be sent to editor@localmatters.co.nz or PO Box 701, Warkworth

Warkworth is now suffering the consequences of atrocious planning and the desire of a few individuals to provide for their own financial benefit.

The result is a town whose character is being steadily eroded. Instead of making the river the focus of Warkworth it is being used as a boundary which pushes development across fertile farmland to the fanatically pushed-for bypass and the financial benefits for those with interests in that area. A wonderful opportunity has been lost. Abridged Elizabeth Foster, Whangateau Full letter at localmatters.co.nz/opinion

WiFi We, like Helen Bartrom, are greatly concerned over the roll-out of WiFi in schools and Martin Gledhill’s recent comments are reckless and foolhardy to say the least (MM 1 Sept). Martin states that ‘most WiFi in schools and

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by Martin as by his own testing that he carried out at Rosebank School in Balclutha he has documented a reading of 2500mW and the school has also written to us to confirm the equipment operates at this level.

Parents need to be aware that WiFi is untested and not even Martin Gledhill will confirm it is safe - instead he states that ‘he anticipates no harm will be caused’ - I do not find his comments reassuring. There are no safety checks carried out before or after WiFi is installed in schools and basically our children are being used as guinea pigs for this new found technology. Brain cancer is now the No. 1 cancer in children under the age of 14 in the US – please parents become informed of what your children are being exposed to before it’s too late.

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Retired doctor rails against WiFi in schools Some schools in the Mahurangi area may be asked to revise their approach to WiFi if parents at a meeting in Snells Beach remain unconvinced that current electromagnetic field (EMF) standards are safe.

About 20 people attended the Reuben, a retired cardiologist and an higher than the radiation recorded in meeting, organised by Snells Beach internationally recognised medical the beam of a cellphone tower.” mother Helen Bartrom. Helen is scientist. He told the meeting that Dr Reuben said the first study to link concerned about the increasing use the question parents should be asking smoking with cancer was published in of wireless internet in schools. Several was how did authorities reach the 1939 and yet it took another 30 years to parents, including some school Board ‘standards’ they say are safe. of Trustee representatives, said that “Cellphones and WiFi emit the same produce evidence that was undeniable. there appeared to be enough doubt type of radiation; it is only the intensity “As we all know, you don’t get cancer the about the safeness of the technology levels that are different,” he said. “A first time you smoke; its effects happen to warrant a precautionary approach.

BBC Panorama programme found that over years. We should be learning from Guest speaker was Dr Stuart WiFi in classrooms was three times these mistakes of the past.”

Inner Wheel legacy A seed planted in 1998/99 by the Warkworth Inner Wheel Club has borne fruit. The club last month received news that a young woman from Vanuatu, whom members had sponsored, recently graduated from the University of the South Pacific with a Bachelor of Early Childhood Development.

Club secretary Margaret Whitmore said the club mainly focuses on Warkworth-based projects, but the Vanuatu connection was established when past president Elaine Ellison-Smith chanced to meet Janet Bunyan, a teacher in Vanuatu, during a Rotary conference. The successful candidate was Lexie Joe, who has kept in contact with the club intermittently over the years.

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The Warkworth Scout Group is looking for a Rodney resident to coordinate a local Kea Group for children aged six to eight years.

Cub leader Jackie Niccolls says there is a waiting list to start the group.

“The nearest Kea Group is in Whangaparaoa,” she says.

“It would be great to find a local person who could lead a Warkworth group.

Kea members would meet every Friday between 6pm and 7.30pm at the Scout Den. The Warkworth Scout Group caters for children from Puhoi to the Dome Valley, and from Kaipara Flats to Leigh. Children who live in rural areas who cannot attend weekly meetings, can become ‘lone scouts,’ and join the group for weekend events.”

The Warkworth Scout Group is holding a fundraising stall at the Kowhai Festival, selling lamb rolls, drinks and raffle tickets to purchase new camping equipment for the summer. The group is also seeking donations of good quality camping equipment. For more information about joining the group, call into the Scout Den in Shoesmith Domain on a Monday night between 6.30pm and 8pm or contact David Hay on 425 9805.

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P2P tourism strategy drafted The appointment of a regional tourism coordinator is one of the recommendations of a draft visitor strategy released at meeting in the Mahurangi College auditorium on September 5.

About 45 people attended the meeting The strategy incorporated six themes to discuss the findings of the Puhoi which umbrella 11 actions. The to Pakiri research project, which got indicative budget forecasted an underway in July last year. The strategy estimated investment of $174,000 per is based on the findings of an online annum for the first two years. survey, which received 752 visitor, 149 One of the first priorities identified business and 286 community responses. would be to form an incorporated Developed in partnership between society with a board structure. It was the NZ Tourism Research Institute recommended that the organisation be at the Auckland University of funded by members on a sliding basis Technology and Auckland Tourism relative to revenue and also potential Events & Economic Development in-kind contributions.

(ATEED), the project was lead by a The question of a brand for the region steering committee representing local was also seen as a priority by some, but community groups and businesses. one that could be difficult to resolve.

Research institute director Simon Milne said that a tourism coordinator Rodney Local Board member Tracey would focus on implementing the Martin said there were so many strategy, with a keen eye on sales and positives coming out of the strategy, she marketing. Their other role would would hate to see the issue of a brand include product development, liaison becoming the first stumbling block. with ATEED, coordination and To read the strategy in full visit networking, and capability building. regionalsurveys.co.nz

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THE CRIB @ Matakana Mahurangi student wins travel Early Childhood Educational Centre award to study Japanese

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A 16-year-old Mahurangi College student’s dream of studying in Japan is about to come true.

Ari Basevi is one of 15 recipients of a Language Immersion Award which will allow him to travel to Japan for 10 months next year to learn more about Japanese culture.

Ari has studied Japanese for two years and dreamt of the chance to go on a school exchange to the college’s sister school Sendai Ikuei Gakuen High School. He saved $2000 towards for the trip and had hoped to go this year.

However, these plans were abandoned when the magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami struck on March 11, severely damaging the school.

Ari says he was disappointed, but is “stoked” to have won the award for next year.

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Rodney health partnership Surgical Centre for being so committed to improving the lives of patients.

“Elective surgery greatly improves a patient’s quality of life,” he said.

The new offer means that people who are on a public health service waiting list, who are often bumped further down the list as higher priority cases take precedence, now have another option.

“If they don’t have private medical cover, insurance or an ACC entitlement, and their condition requires a surgical or endoscopy procedure which can be done in day-surgery, then we may be able to help them,” surgical centre general manager Kate Wilson says.

“The sorts of conditions or procedures that might qualify include knee surgery, carpal tunnel syndrome, hernia, cataract, colonoscopy and melanoma. We’ll be looking to help people whose surgery will really make a difference to their quality of life.”

The offer is open to anyone living permanently in the trust’s catchment area, which roughly extends from the North Shore to Dargaville and Whangarei. So far, two procedures have been done, four are booked and several more are being assessed.

The partnership is in place for one year, but Mrs Hawkings, who is also the trust’s chief executive, says that if demand warrants and the trust’s financial position allows, it may continue.

“We’re funding this programme largely through the rent from a housing project in Mangawhai,” she says.

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The trust is the largest provider of home-based support services in NZ. Household management, personal care, carer support, help for medically fragile children, ACC home-based rehabilitation and coaching in living skills are just some of the services it provides. It employs a multi disciplinary team including physiotherapists, occupational therapists and registered nurses.

“Each year, Don and I choose a local project to support. Last year, it was the construction of the 10 pensioner houses in Fagan Place, Mangawhai.

“One Sunday morning recently, Don started to think about how we could push the Rodney Surgical Centre.

It’s a world-class facility on our doorstep, but it’s amazing how many

people are still unaware of it.

“We talked through a lot of options and by Sunday evening we were ready to give Andrew MacGill a call. He was so excited he nearly climbed through the phone!”

The idea was endorsed by the health trust’s trustees, on condition that the centre’s clinical board of directors chair Professor Patrick Alley oversaw the assessment and criteria process.

Dr MacGill, who is a co-owner of the centre, said he was unaware of this type of funding arrangement being available anywhere else in NZ. “We’re thrilled by the trust’s generosity and look forward to being able to provide surgical care for those most in need.”

Leanne’s story ...

Algies Bay mother Leanne Wakefield is lost for words to describe how much it meant to her, and particularly her family, to have her surgical procedure done in Warkworth.

Leanne is battling an aggressive form of ovarian cancer and was the first person to take advantage of the new Health Trust/Rodney Surgical Centre partnership. Without the funds to pay for private health care, she faced a six to seven week wait for a colonoscopy through the public system to determine whether or not her cancer was spreading.

“Cancer is stressful enough without adding the stress of ‘waiting’,” Leanne says. “It’s like living with a time-bomb ticking and waiting to take tests and get results is just about the worst part of it. Plus, there is the obvious concern that while we wait, the condition may be worsening.”

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She was assessed and within a week, the surgery was performed.

“As anyone who has had a colonoscopy would know, preparing for it involves drinking a lot of fluid. Just the fact that I only had to make the trip from Algies to Warkworth was a blessing.

As I came around after the surgery, the doctor who performed the procedure was looking at the photographs and I went home that day knowing it wasn’t bowel cancer. The relief of knowing straight away, then and there, was huge.

“If I’d gone public, I wouldn’t have known the results until my next appointment, which is usually scheduled every three months. If they had picked up anything that needed more urgent attention, I would have probably had to wait for a letter.”

Leanne says she finds it difficult to find the words to express her gratitude and appreciation to Wendy Hawkings and the Health Trust, and the Rodney Surgical Centre.

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Mahurangimatters 14 September 2011 | 9 When a person strolls through a school in NZ, one thing that is noticeable is the lack of male teachers. The national average for male teachers in a school is just 28 percent. At Wellsford Primary they make up 22 percent of the teaching staff and at Warkworth Primary only eight percent of staff are men.

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Male teachers bring something different to the classroom. From left, assistant principal Ben Fuller, principal Aaron Kemp, Lance Coker, Chris Gore and Ron Graham.

Mangawhai Beach teachers buck the system Students at Mangawhai Beach School may not realise it, but their teaching staff challenges national figures.

While most schools struggle to find Mangawhai for five years, says he minds and seeing students progress. male teachers, Mangawhai has five, enjoys the job because he is learning “I have been the only male staff member representing 35 percent of its teaching alongside the children. at a school before,” he says. “Being staff. Principal Aaron Kemp says male “I’m teaching Spanish to my class as part a minority is always a challenge. It’s teachers benefit all students as their of new curriculum requirements,” he beneficial both socially and professionally teaching style is fundamentally different. says. “I don’t know Spanish so it’s a great at work to have other male colleagues.”

“Male teachers tend to be more experience to learn alongside them.”

Mr Kemp says the lack of male interactive with children,” he says.

Mr Kemp says many men are poorly teachers could be due a lack of having “Men get involved when taking sport portrayed in society, especially on male colleagues, some men being and will play alongside the children. television. uncomfortable with certain situations We physically show them how to kick a rugby ball and get into a scrum. Girls “It instills confidence in boys when involving young children and teaching and boys learn differently, and male they see male teachers involved in can be thought of as a ‘low status’ teachers can relate to how boys learn. reading and writing, singing, dancing profession.

We share a connection of interests with and doing things they perhaps wouldn’t “My advice to males who are thinking our boy students, which helps to build see other males in their lives doing.” about becoming a teacher is to a relationship that in turn evolves into Ron Graham, who has 34 years spend some time in a classroom and us being a positive role model for them.” experience, says he became a teacher playground to see if they will enjoy it Chris Gore, who has taught at because he enjoys educating young on a day-to-day basis.”

Pakiri School invitation

One of the smallest schools in the district is planning a big day out on October 1. Pakiri School’s annual Pet Day fundraiser will offer visitors plenty to keep them occupied. There will be lambs and calves on parade, games, activities, hangi, food, drinks, white elephant, artwork, tug-of-war, a gumboot throwing contest and quick-fire raffles. A ‘Dads & Lads Cake Bake and Auction’ is also being introduced. All Dads and Lads are invited to compete and support the school for four honours — most humorous cake, cake with the best use of theme, most elaborate cake and good all round family cake. “We look forward to some interesting culinary delights,” principal Natasha Greatorex says. Entries will be accepted on the day. The day starts at 10am and all welcome. Sponsors were thanked for their support.

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Hitchcock fans are in for a treat on Labour Weekend when Ascension Wine Estate screens the classic 1959 thriller North by Northwest.

Starring Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint and James Mason, the movie is considered one of Hitchcock’s best. It is a story of mistaken identity, with an innocent man pursued across the United States by a mysterious organisation that wants to stop his interference in their plans to smuggle out government secrets.

The Big Night Out will be held on Saturday, October 22. Gates open at 3.30pm with live music from 4.30pm, followed by the movie at 8pm and a fireworks finale at 10pm.

Late afternoon entertainment includes NZ Blues Brothers Tribute Show followed by the Lazyboyz Legends of Rock, playing covers of all the classic hits from legendary bands including The Beatles, Stones, Kiss, Queen, AC/ DC, Nirvana and The Who. Guests are welcome to take along their own picnic baskets – food only, no alcohol or glass. Wine, beer and softdrinks, as well as wood-fired pizzas, German sausages, gourmet burgers and seafood fritters will be available for purchase on site.

Ascension’s chief bottle washer Darryl Soljan says The Big Night Out is back by public demand.

“Last year’s event was only ever intended to be a one-off family event to celebrate Ascension’s 10th anniversary, but it was so successful, we’ve decided to do it again,” he said.

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We on Auckland’s Local Boards have been busy working out what it is we are required to do, whom to work with within the CCOs and Auckland City bureaucracy, and understanding where we are likely to be most effective. For the Rodney Local Board, the issues are more vexed than most. With 46 percent of the total land area of Auckland and around just five percent of the population, this Local Board has to work harder and smarter than most others. Thankfully, we have a well-informed, intelligent, rational and very engaged community here in Rodney. I cannot express enough my thanks to the scores of community groups who ensure that our facilities and assets are cared for and cared about.

It is you, the people, who sit on these mostly volunteer organisations that make our space, from Parakai/South Head to Tauhoa to Te Arai to Wenderholm and all in between great. Thank you.

In my mind, continual responsible economic development is paramount to the wellbeing of our communities. With jobs come social and environmental benefits. Money to spend in the local shops and businesses puts smiles on the faces of those who spend and those in whose businesses the money is spent.

Social issues are diminished and there is time and funding for people to consider and implement environmentally-responsible activity and initiatives. It appears likely that areas around the south of our area and Warkworth will be identified as spaces most suitable and appropriate for growth.

The Puhoi to Pakiri survey is coming of age and providing outstanding evidence of what works for residents, businesses and visitors in this part of Rodney, and something similar is likely to be required for the west and north of Rodney. The evidence to date supports what has been said many times: “It is the diversity and individual character of the communities which make up Puhoi to Pakiri which attracts people and motivates them to come back and also to recommend others do the same.”

There is a lot to do and time and money will often work against us. However, some fundamentals for Warkworth include the Hill Street intersection upgrade, water and wastewater systems, and the environmental effects, and a commitment to a programme for the sealing of our rural roads.

However, Rugby World Cup is here now so it will be appropriate also to take a little time out to engage with some of our international visitors and enjoy watching the All Blacks finally win another World Cup!

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A database of men and women who served World War I and World War II, who had connections with this area, is being compiled to complement the Memorial Rolls to be found locally at Wharehine, Port Albert, Wellsford, Tauhoa and Tomarata. In just three years, we will be commemorating the centennial of the start of WWI so early preparation is essential. We have found that the names on these boards are not complete and many servicemen have been overlooked or duplicated or even incorrectly recorded, particularly spellings or initials. To add background information to the names is one way to fill in the lives and sacrifice of these men, women and their families. The early newspapers have many accounts of men appearing before the draft boards and requesting sufficient time to sell their animals and farms before they leave. While this was probably their only option, it left them with nothing to come back to when they returned and the prospect of having to start their lives again with little or no resources, as well as possibly ill health from the years of fighting, illness and wounds.

One story uncovered so far is linked to the well-known painting of ‘Simpson with his Donkey’ rescuing wounded at Gallipoli. Richard (Dick) Alexander Henderson replaced the original man and it is his likeness painted with the donkey ‘Murphy’ from 1915.

Dick Henderson was a teacher from Tomarata School and deserves mention on our local memorials. After his Gallipoli service he went to Egypt, England and France where he served at the Somme and was retrieved wounded under heavy shellfire. He was gassed at Passchendaele and awarded the Military Medal. Henderson was discharged May, 1918 medically unfit. He died 14 November 1958, aged 63, and had been blind for some time as a result of his war service.

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Wine, art, cosmetics and two iPads were among the many items to go under the hammer at Matakana School’s auction on August 19, raising more than $10,000. Around 120 people attended the evening, which included entertainment from Whitewash and Loulou. Event organiser Helena Udjur says bidding was keen for the two iPads; one selling for $1000 and the other for $850.

“School auction items included the chance to be ‘principal for a day’ and advertising on the school’s water tank, raised $1000,” Helena says.

“The school would like to thank the team at Bayleys, Warkworth for their assistance with the live auction and to the businesses and individuals that donated items and services for the evening.” Springboard director Gary Diprose donated a macrocarpa bench, which raised $250 for Daffodil Day. Last year’s event raised more than $20,000 for the upgrade of the school’s library facilities.

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Kowhai Festival organisers counting down Rodney schools Planning for this year’s Kowhai Festival is well underway, with a free concert by Kiwi jazz legend Nathan Haines and the traditional range of firm favourite events promising to make it a vibrant part of the Real NZ Festival accompanying the Rugby World Cup. Now in its 42nd year, the volunteer-run festival kicks off on Friday October 7 with the free outdoor cinema screening of Pirates of the Carribean: On Stranger Tides, hosted by Mahurangi College PTA on the school fields.

Events at the school will begin around 6pm with performances by school groups, fundraising food stalls, pirate face painting and a competition for those dressed up in the pirate theme.

Families are welcome to bring their own picnics, but no alcohol is allowed on school grounds.

In a new cocktail event at Ascension on October 13, The Great Warkworth Debate will see Warkworth Popular with everyone from novices to world champions, the Ocean Kayaks Toastmasters go head-to head with Canoe Showdown starts at the earlier time of 9am this year. local board members and Rotary Tried and tested Huge Day Out events events in October including: a free representatives in two light-hearted, will include Chuck a Duck, the Black Warkworth Museum Open Day Dog Café’s Children’s Dog Show, featuring vintage machinery in action, but no-holds-barred, debates.

The Huge Day Out on October 15 skateboarding, a photo exhibition, along with a garage, book and furniture will begin with an earlier-than-usual the Tahi Beer Fest and tea on the sale on October 9; the Kowhai Crafts start to the Ocean Kayaks Canoe Jane Gifford as well as a huge range exhibition, demonstrations and haveShowdown at 9am to co-ordinate with of activities, rides and street stalls a-go activities on October 14; and an tides. Open to all classes of kayaks, offering arts, crafts and a wide range Auckland Youth Symphony Orchestra concert at Mahurangi College Hall on canoes and skis, it offers courses and of refreshments. categories for everyone from novices Organisers anticipate a good turn October 15. to experts with major prizes, including out of teams and spectators for the As usual, parking on the Huge Day two kayak packages, up for grabs. (See action-packed annual Mahurangi Out will be under pressure and it’s www.canoeshowdown.co.nz to register.)

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Both Mahurangi and Rodney are commemorating 50-year reunions while Matakana School is celebrating its 150th. Rodney College’s reunion will be held from February 17-19. A wine and cheese evening on February 17 will allow past pupils to reminisce on their school days.

Celebrations start at the school on the following day with an opening powhiri, principal’s comment, cake cutting, items from current students and a tour of the classrooms, which will contain old photos and displays. The reunion will end with a combined community church service on the Sunday.

Mahurangi College’s reunion will be held over Easter Weekend, April 6-8. Following the same format of a wine and cheese evening on April 6, and celebrations at the school on the Saturday, including past pupils versus present pupils games and photo displays.

Matakana School reunion planner Helena Ujdor says their 150th anniversary will be commemorated with a huge one-day celebration on March 10. Activities will include cutting of the anniversary cake, an unveiling of a 150th memorial and performances by the school choir and kapa haka groups.

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Buckton Consulting Surveyors Surveying firm Buckton Consultants has been plotting the changing landscape of the Rodney area for more than 50 years.

This month, they made their own shift, relocating from the proposed Countdown site in Neville St to the former Rodney Times building in Mill Lane.

Directors Tony Hayman and Rick O’Flaherty say Warkworth has evolved from a small rural services centre to a significant node for residential, retail, commercial and industrial development in the northern sector of the new Auckland region.

“We’re excited about the challenges ahead and feel confident that this move consolidates more than half-a-century of client goodwill, and continuous development and improvement,” they say.

The company employs 10 staff and retains the name of its founder Ron Buckton, who joined Peter J Clifton, registered surveyor and town planner, in 1959, operating from premises at 45 Elizabeth Street. Ron purchased the business in 1963, moving to Neville Street in 1970.

In those days, most of the firm’s work was rural-based. Now it’s an even mix of commercial, business, rural and residential projects from the North Shore to Waipu and Dargaville.

Directors Tony Hayman and Rick O’Flaherty with the tools of their trade, both modern and historic.

Although the company is involved in various planning areas, including subdivision consents, project management and feasibility studies, gathering information remains one of its core services. The information is used in engineering and architectural design, to layout building sites, determine where roads and buildings should be sited, or confirm boundaries.

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While information is increasingly collected and stored electronically using GPS and ‘total stations’, Tony and Rick say that they often have cause to revisit old hand-drawn plans taken from field work dating back to the 1860s. The Omaha plan, for instance, covers a large area including Ti Point, Matheson Bay and Rodney Road.

“The survey was done by E H Vickerman and the information on his plan is brilliant,” Rick says. “We still

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Tony says one of the most challenging aspects of the job these days is keeping abreast of Council and Government rules and regulations. For example, the new Unitary Plan for Auckland.

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Craft workmanship put on show From left, Luisa Wharekawa, Alan and Margaret Mather, and Na’a Northcott.

Any nervousness Margaret and Alan Mather may have felt about moving the Fruit Plaza from Neville Street to Morrison Drive, in Warkworth, was quickly dispelled after the first week’s trading.

They say that the loyalty that customers have shown by following them to the new shop has been “mind blowing”.

The couple took over the business in July 2002 – Margaret was previously the cook at Warkworth Hospital and Alan was managing the Hire Centre, in Hudson Road, after being made redundant after 16 years as a farm dairy inspector in the Maungaturoto/ Whangarei area. Alan has been a member of the Warkworth Volunteer Fire Brigade for 38 years and is a

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He says the decision to shift to Glenmore Drive was prompted by a steep rent rise.

“It was a 33.7 percent increase on the back of a recession; we just couldn’t pay it.”

The Fruit Plaza delivers seven days a week to restaurants and cafes, between Silverdale and Mangawhai, as well as numerous home deliveries. The new premises are considerably larger and all shop prices are now wholesale.

While fruit and vegetables are the shop’s mainstay, they also stock environmentally-friendly cleaning products, Mark’s gluten-free bread, Rush coffee and local juices, peanut butter and honey.

A group of art and crafts people who meet each Friday at Kowhai Arts and Crafts, in Warkworth, will be exhibiting and selling their work on Friday and Saturday September 23 and 24, at the Old Masonic Hall, Warkworth.

The diverse works on display will include flax weaving, painting, glass fusion jewellery and a newly published childrens picture book. The artists who will be demonstrating through out Friday, include flax weaver Kathy Stevenson, Colleen Kangwai -Chinese ink painting, Sue Williams, Sheilagh Sutherland and Lillian Fromont contemporary acrylic painting. Moira Andrews will demonstrate oil painting technique. Sue Williams, children’s book author/illustrator will also have available copies of her newly published children’s picture book, “the big dig”.

There will also be the opportunity for visitors to the exhibition to try their hand at some of the different art media available under the guidance of the artists, and complementary

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The current renewed volatility in financial markets is reviving unwelcome feelings among many investors – feelings of anxiety, fear and a sense of powerlessness. These are completely natural responses. Acting on those emotions though can end up doing more harm than good. As to what happens in the near future, no one knows for sure. That is the nature of risk. But there are seven simple lessons that individual investors can keep in mind to make living with this volatility more bearable.

1. Don’t make presumptions – Remember that markets are unpredictable and do not always react the way experts predict they will. The recent downgrade

by Standard & Poor of the US government’s credit rating, actually led to a rise in the prices of US Treasury bonds.

2. Someone is buying – Quitting the equity market at a time like this is like running away from a sale. While prices have been discounted to reflect higher risk, that’s another way of saying expected returns are higher. And while the media headlines proclaim that “investors are dumping stocks”, remember someone is buying them. Those people are often the long-term successful investors.

3. Market timing is hard – Recoveries can come just as quickly and just as violently as the prior correction. For instance, in March 2009, when market sentiment was last this bad, US S&P 500 turned and put in seven months of gains totalling almost 80 percent. This is not to predict that a similarly vertical-shaped recovery is on the cards this time, but is a reminder of the dangers for long-term investors of turning paper losses into real ones and paying the risk without waiting around for the recovery.

4. Never forget the power of diversification – While equity markets have had a rocky time in 2011, fixed income markets have flourished, making the overall losses to balanced investment strategies a little more bearable.

Diversification spreads risk and can lessen the bumps in the road.

5. Markets and economies are different things – The world economy is forever changing and new forces are replacing old ones. As the IMF noted recently, while advanced economies seek to repair public and financial sheets, emerging market economies are thriving. A globally diversified portfolio takes account of these shifts.

6. Nothing lasts forever – Just as smart investors temper their enthusiasm in booms, they keep a reserve of optimism during busts. Just as loading up on risk when prices are high can leave you exposed to a correction, dumping risk altogether when prices are low means you can miss the turn when it comes. As always in life, moderation is a good policy.

7. Discipline is rewarded – The market volatility is worrisome, no doubt.

The feelings being generated are completely understandable. But through discipline, diversification and understanding how markets work, the ride can be made bearable. At some point, value will re-emerge, risk appetites will re-awaken and for those who acknowledged their emotions without acting on them, relief will replace anxiety.

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Quad bike checks in Rodney Farms around Auckland, starting with those in Rodney, can expect visits from health and safety inspectors during spring to check on how quad bikes are being used on their farm. The farm visits began a day after a man died in a quad bike accident on a farm near Albany. The Department of Labour’s next round of farm visits also follow a phase, from April to mid-June this year, where 376 farms across the country were visited as part of the quad bike safety campaign. Of those farms visited, 117 received written warnings or improvement notices – requiring them to take action to improve the way quad bikes were being used on their farms. Northland service manager Rod Gibbon says the statistics say it all – on average 850 people are injured each year while riding quad bikes on farms and five die. “We must bring this toll down.” The four key safety steps are: • ensure riders are trained and experienced • always wear a helmet • choose the right vehicle for the job • never let kids ride adult quad bikes

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noregrets Positive thinking propels multisport master Armed principally with a positive attitude, Warkworth 78-year-old Jim Sonerson has notched up an enviable record of achievements in marathon and multisport events over the past 30 years, picking up the pace at an age when others are often slowing down.

An ice skater, ice hockey player and top speed skater in his youth in Australia, Jim qualified for the 1953 Cortina Winter Olympics, but couldn’t afford to attend. He went on to competitive boxing and a part in a fairground boxing troupe before coming to New Zealand in 1968.

Work as a farmer and a courier have also kept him on the move, but his 40s found him living in Warkworth in a trucking job and a lifestyle that didn’t include sport. He was 48 when a chance meeting with the Wellsford Road Runners outside Mahurangi College saw him put aside his beer and cigarettes to join them for a run and go on to compete in a 42km Christchurch marathon about six weeks later.

“I finished it, but it was the hardest thing I’d ever done in my life. I couldn’t walk for weeks,” he says.

Determined to do better, he gave up smoking, took up training and went on to complete multiple marathons, claiming silver in the World Masters Marathon in Melbourne in 1987.

Athletics coach Arthur Lidyard gave him a major boost by throwing out the “young man’s” training programme that was making him feel faint at work and giving him a more appropriate schedule.

“I went from nearly a five-hour marathon down to two hours 45 minutes,” he says.

Having conquered the marathon, he tried triathlons, kayaking and multisport events, tackling the threeday, 280km Mountain to Sea running, kayaking and biking event from Ruapehu to Wanganui every time it was held, last competing as a 64-year-old.

Other achievements include a silver-medal-winning doubles performance in the Northern Region Marathon Canoe championships and a marathon eight-hour paddle on the Mahurangi River raising funds for a kayakers’ pontoon.

His adage “just do it” has also seen him try horse riding, rodeo and most recently, “planking” atop his bike, to demonstrate the craze for a granddaughter overseas.

However, he’s faced his share of hurdles, including knee replacement surgery and advice to give up running, as well as a bout with cancer in 2005.

Jim simply focused on kayaking and cycling and continued his competitive activities. Meanwhile, his knee surgeon became one of a number of people he has inspired to get more active themselves.

He’s confident anyone can achieve their aims if they put their mind to it.

“It’s pure motivation. If you think you can do something, you can do it. If you don’t think you can, you’ll never do it.”

A founder of the Great Canoe Showdown, he’s tempted to take part in its 20th anniversary race during the Kowhai Festival this year and is keeping fit with part time courier work and a daily 50-60km ride on his bike mounted on rollers in his shed, while considering joining his Australian son and grand daughter in a 1200km bike race from Cairns to Cooktown in 2012.

Jim Sonerson keeps up his training with a daily 50-60km ride on his roller-mounted bike.

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SeniorNet Warkworth offers a broad range of courses for absolute beginners onwards, using PCs or Apple Macs. Our very popular Monday workshops, mini courses and specialised two-hour modules provide stimulating instruction across a wide spectrum of topics.

Membership in SeniorNet Warkworth will also keep you abreast of the rapidly developing IT world – so if you are 50 years or older just contact the Course Co-ordinator on 422 3728 and we will send you an information pack with all you need to know about joining us - our membership of the New Zealand Federation of SeniorNet Societies is your guarantee of high standards of tuition in a friendly, relaxed environment.

For more information phone 425 9643 or email seniornetwarkworth@clear.net.nz Learning Centre, 3 Matakana Road PO Box 659, Warkworth www.seniornetwarkworth.org.nz

A Miss World Contest like you have never seen before was a popular event at a recent institute get-together.

Sharing fellowship and care The Warkworth Women’s Institute, formerly the Country Women’s Institute (CWI), is celebrating its 72nd birthday this month.

The institute supports charities and community groups while providing members with support and a range of activities. The theme for the Warkworth group this year is ‘brighten a life’.

The organisation has been supporting the North Shore Hospital Auxiliary by donating knitted clothes for premature babies, toiletries and hospital dolls, which are used to educate young patients on their treatment. Members also collect metal pull-rings from cans and wine bottle tops for Kidney Kids,

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The team at Hearing Care Northland will give you caring, independent advice on your hearing.

From a full diagnostic hearing test, to the selection and fitting of hearing aids, Hearing Care Northland will ensure you are comfortable and fully informed throughout the process.

Hearing Care Northland deals with all the major funding bodies such as ACC, War Pensions, Super Gold Card, AccessAble and WINZ, and any of our friendly audiologists can advise you on which option you may be eligible for and assist you with the application process.

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which go towards the purchase of dialysis machines.

The Warkworth association meets on the second Tuesday of the month, at the Warkworth Anglican Church Hall, Percy Street, at 1.30pm (except October). President Moira Dye says the meetings focus on supporting members and the programme often includes guest speakers.

“We also take part in North Auckland Federation group meetings and entertainment days where institutes from around Rodney and the North Shore get-together,” she says.

New members welcome. Info: Moira 425 0089 or visit www.wi.org.nz

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noregrets Falls prevention classes help restore strength and balance Falls are the leading cause of hospitalisation among the elderly, with about one-third to one-half of New Zealanders aged over 65 years falling each year.

Falls happen more frequently as people age, with nearly half of those aged over 80 suffering a fall at least once in a year.

It’s these sorts of statistics that have prompted Rodney Health Trust to offer a free Falls Prevention Programme in Warkworth, run by physiotherapist Robyn Minson.

Run in a block of six-weekly exercise classes, the programme is aimed at strengthening legs and improving balance responses.

“The overall outcome, we hope, will be a reduction in falls,” Robyn says.

“With stronger legs and better

balance, participants will become fitter and more mobile. This will make them more confident to go out in the community and will enhance their quality of life.”

Robyn says she would like to encourage anyone who is feeling a little unsteady on their feet to join the programme.

“It’s much better to learn these exercises before you become impaired.

The younger the better.”

There are some simple tests to see if a person’s balance is becoming impeded.

“If you can’t stand on one leg for 10 seconds or stand still with your eyes closed, then some exercises may be of benefit.”

Robyn says the hour-long classes are kept small so she can see to each person individually. For more information, contact the Rodney Health Trust.

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Mark can be consulted for all eye conditions and has sub-speciality expertise in: • cataract surgery • glaucoma • diabetic eye disease • macular degeneration No referral necessary.

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noregrets Understanding eyes and ageing

by Mark Donaldson, Eye Doctors

Reading a book outside in the summer time. Where better to do that than on the Mahurangi Peninsula?

In youth, those of us with good sight could enjoy that book and look up and see the sails on the horizon, all in perfect focus. But as we get older (40plus) the ability to see well up close is gradually lost, glasses are required and as the years pass even the sails on the horizon aren’t clear without glasses. So what is happening?

In youth, the eye changes its focus for near and far automatically. It does this by adjusting the power of the lens.

The youthful lens is perfectly clear but as you age, the lens gradually stiffens and its ability to change focus is lost.

That’s where reading glasses come in. Unable any longer to increase the power of your own lens, you have to add that power by putting lenses in front of your eyes.

As people enter their sixties and seventies, the fibres of the lens start to lose their transparency and block the light. Initially, you notice that things don’t look as clear as they did even with new glasses; you may also notice glare and gradually sight may be totally lost.

This is what is called a cataract – an opaque lens. The lens stiffens with age

and eventually loses its transparency because the proteins in the fibres’ of the lens are degraded by oxidation. By the age of 70, all people have lost the ability to focus naturally and the majority have identifiable early cataract present even if it isn’t causing them a problem with their sight.

What is age-related macular degeneration?

The central part of the retina is called the macula, which is also subject to deterioration from the ravages of time and exposure to the combination of oxygen and light. This “toxic” buildup may eventually cause macular degeneration. Macular degeneration is more common in smokers and less common in those with a healthy diet, which includes lots of fresh vegetables and fish. New treatments for macular degeneration are available in the form of intraocular medications, which are medications delivered into the posterior chamber of the eye by intravitreal injection.

To keep your eyes in good health I recommend wearing a hat and a good pair of sunglasses especially in the summer. Eat nourishing food and enjoy the pleasure that your eyes bring you because nothing lasts forever.

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noregrets Improvements sought for aged care workers Senior awards

Those caring for the elderly in retirement villages, rest homes and dementia units are highly respected in the community for doing a demanding and skilled job, yet this is not always reflected in the levels of pay, or the professional structure and support that they can access.

Moves are afoot to improve this situation in NZ and, according to Ryman Healthcare’s Evelyn Page Retirement Village manager Paul Sutton, the changes are long overdue.

Mr Sutton says the Ministry of Health needs to recognise caregiving as a profession in its own right.

“In the next year or two I would expect to see more stipulations from Government about that, with qualifications becoming mandatory,” Mr Sutton says.

The Ryman Healthcare Group, which owns Evelyn Page in Orewa and 23 other villages nationwide, rewards the professionalism of its caregivers with a strong structure that includes NZQA accredited qualifications and plenty of opportunities and encouragement to up-skill.

“It offers peace of mind to residents and is something a lot of people considering moving to a village ask us about.”

Caregivers are also supported with

Evelyn Page caregivers, from left (back), trainees Dale Judd and Lynn Goodall, receptionist Lynn Charlton and head chef Anouk. Front, caregivers Ester Siraky (left) and Sharon Blignaut.

regular in-service training that targets specific areas such as safe patient handling or continence training.

Industry professionals, including St John, Health Board nurses and physiotherapists, conduct the sessions.

Foreign-trained nurses undergoing language testing and training that will allow them to practise in NZ are

assisted with a scholarship programme that covers training costs and a role as caregivers in return for a two year period of indenture.

“Anyone thinking of moving to a village should make sure there is strong leadership in place in the care centre. Any facility is only as strong as its leadership and staff.”

Nominations are being sought for the Countdown Senior New Zealander of the Year as part of the New Zealander of the Year Awards 2012.

The award is open to individuals aged 60 and over, and recognises the contributions mature people continue to make to their communities and the nation. Nominees could be involved in business, sport, arts, education, clubs, and community groups or volunteering, and will have contributed through achieving excellence in their chosen field of endeavour; they will present a significant, positive image of ageing and be a role model to the wider community.

Awards manager Emma Mcdonald says there are many older New Zealanders who have been making exceptional contributions to their communities over many years, and these people deserve recognition for their commitments.

The current Senior New Zealander of the Year is Alison Neill, 78, known as the ‘Angel of Fairlie’ in South Canterbury for providing a free residential facility for the elderly and infirm.

The winner will be awarded their trophy and $5000 prizemoney at a gala awards dinner in Auckland next February.

Nominations close on October 14.

Info: Free phone 0508 692 927 or visit www.nzawards.org.nz

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One option for active retirees who want a combination of fellowship and fun is Probus.

There are five clubs in the Mahurangi area – Mahurangi, Warkworth Ladies, Warkworth Men’s, Wellsford and Mangawhai.

Wellsford club president Joy Pexton says the club meetings are about “keeping the old brain working”.

“Members come from all walks of life and bring a range of interests and experience to the club,” she says.

Like most clubs, Wellsford holds meetings monthly with an invited guest speaker. Topics are varied to keep the programme interesting and some clubs also organise occasional bus trips.

Wellsford, Mangawhai, Mahurangi and Warkworth Men’s are all keen to attract new members. However, Warkworth Ladies Probus has a particularly strong membership with a waiting list.

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 Mahurangi Probus Club Meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 9.45am in the Snells Beach Community Centre.

Enquiries: Murray Pollock on 425 5141 or murraypollock@actrix.co.nz  Mangawhai Probus Meets on the third Thursday of the month at 2pm, in the Senior Citizens Hall, Fagan Place. Enquiries: Bev Smith on 431 5777 or pr_smith@xtra.co.nz  Wellsford Probus Meets on the fourth Friday of the month at 10am, Wellsford Bowling Club.

Enquiries: Joy Pexton on 423 9505.  Warkworth Probus Men’s Meets third Monday of the month at 10am, Shoesmith Hall, Shoesmith Domain. Enquiries: Bill Speed on 425 8414 or bespeed@ihug.co.nz  Warkworth Probus Ladies – Enquiries: Joan Scandrett on 425 5814.

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Members of the Mahurangi Senior Citizens Club welcome new people to join their friendly card afternoons on Thursdays.

Club deals to senior citizens

Members of the Mahurangi Senior Citizens Club meet every Thursday at the Warkworth Bridge Clubrooms on Alnwick St, to have a social chat, cup of tea and game of cards.

President Betty Paxton says the and often feature guest speakers. clubrooms are open from 10am and “Members go on day trips throughout the game 500 is played from 1pm to the year; the next scheduled trip is 3pm. to Centrestage in Orewa where Age “Anyone is welcome to pop in for a Concern is celebrating International cup of tea and a game,” she says.

Day of the Older Person with a “Meetings are held every second Friday concert, featuring Speaker of the of the month starting from 1.30pm House Lockwood Smith.”

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The group’s next event is a guided horse trek in Waiwera, allowing participants to experience breathtaking views of the Hauraki Gulf. Suitable for beginner and experienced riders, the trek will be held on October 1, from 2pm to 4pm.

Other W.H.A.T activities include snorkelling, kayaking, fishing, rope courses and weekend tramps. Info: www.lifeforcecoach.co.nz

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FREE NEW SERVICE

Age Concern Rodney has a new free visiting service in the Warkworth area for the elderly in our community.

If you know of someone who could benefit from our FREE service, or you would like to volunteer as a visitor, contact Pauline 09 426 0916.

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noregrets Counting down to retirement

By Nathaniel Heslop, of Wynyard Wood

A growing number of people born between 1946 and 1965 are moving towards retirement and will need to address issues that require careful consideration in an area commonly referred to as elder law but could equally be called “growing up carefully law” or “maturing with dignity law”.

I remember going to my grandparents house for Sunday lunch as a young boy and thinking “I’ll never get that old”. Now that I have three children of my own, I still think retirement is a “wee way off ”. However, the reality for us all is that retirement is coming closer by the minute, literally!

Purchasing, occupying and exiting a retirement village or some other type of accommodation is one of the decisions that most directly effects a retiree’s lifestyle.

There are two main types of ownership in a retirement village. These are: yy freehold ownership where you own the unit in a manner similar to owning a house and will receive the benefit of any capital gain. yy occupation licence which gives you the exclusive right to use a unit under the terms of the licence until you vacate the retirement village. In exchange for the security of living

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in a unit, a retirement village will deduct a sum of money (commonly referred to as an exit payment) from the occupation licence when you vacate the unit. About 75 percent of retirement villages in New Zealand offer an occupation licence.

Financing your entry into a retirement village may require some planning and preparation. If you own the house you live in, then sale proceeds from your existing home can be used to purchase an occupation licence or freehold title. If a family trust owns the home you live in, careful thought will need to be given to whether the trustees can use trust equity to invest in a unit with an occupation licence that will result in a loss of equity when you exit the retirement village.

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noregrets Reassurance when it’s needed More than 50 percent of people with moderate to severe dementia still live in their own home or in the home of a carer.

Caring for these people who are prone to walking about can be very challenging, according to Bupa Care Services, formerly Guardian Health Care, one of New Zealand’s leading providers of care services for the aged.

Regional Manager (Northern) Lee Czerniak says as memories fade and motor skills deteriorate, living with dementia can be increasingly frustrating not only for the sufferer but also the carer. However, various products are available to support these people in their own home.

“One of these is a pressure-sensor mat, which is placed either by a bed, chair or doorway,” she says. “When the mat is walked on, it sends an alert either by sound or to a pager worn by the carer notifying that their loved one is on the move.

“Alternatively, it can activate a medical alarm which alerts a monitoring team, who then action the protocol that is in place for each individual person.”

Ms Czerniak says as the Government continues to promote ‘ageing in place’, these types of devices and services to ensure the safety of older

Perks of being a Grown Up yy In a hostage situation you are likely to be released first. yy No one expects you to run into a burning building. yy People no longer view you as a hypochondriac. yy There is nothing left to learn the hard way. yy Things you buy now won’t wear out. yy You can eat dinner as early as you like yy You quit trying to hold your stomach in, no matter who walks into the room. yy Your eyes won’t get much worse. yy Your investment in health insurance is finally beginning to pay off. yy Your joints are more accurate meteorologists than the national weather service. yy Your secrets are safe with your friends because they can’t remember them either.

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New Zealanders, will become more important.

“It’s about keeping the aged person safe and trying to support carers.”

“Everyone has their own needs and that’s why it’s good to get some advice from people who have experience in the field. Each situation will be assessed and the best solution put in place not only for the individual but for their loved one as well, giving all the reassurance they need.”

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Come inside our Aladdin’s Cave at the Matakana Country Park where you will find a huge range of …

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Craft cooperative members Mags Krey (back) and Robin Clark say the cooperative is far more than just a shop.

Artists stay young at heart The recession has hit many businesses hard, including the Matakana Craft Cooperative at the Matakana Country Park, on Leigh Road.

But the 80-odd members who make up the cooperative, many of whom fall into the “older age group”, are determined to see it through.

“We’re more than just a shop,” president Mags Krey says. “The cooperative provides companionship, a place for members to exchange ideas and an outlet for their creativity. The biggest challenge we have is letting people know we’re here.”

The cooperative shop stocks a huge range of individual gifts and souvenirs, which are re-stocked regularly. It caters for all age groups and items are competitively priced.

Committee member Robin Clark, 78, who has been sewing for the cooperative for 23 years, says what she earns from sales she spends on

buying more materials.

“I love being busy sewing and couldn’t do it without this bit of an income,” she says. “Plus, the cooperative helps keep my brain active.”

Mags, a potter, joined Kowhai Arts and Crafts when she moved from Auckland several years ago. She has been in the cooperative for 10 years and was also a member of the Jade River artists group.

“Sometimes I get up in the morning and can’t wait to get into my workroom,” she says. “I can get so involved I forget to eat. It’s wonderful having a hobby that can be so absorbing.”

The craft cooperative is keen to welcome new members who are producing good quality NZ made craft. Age is no barrier; with at least half the current membership aged over 60 years.

For more information, contact Mags on 422 6407 or drop in to the store and talk to one of the members.

Grey Power still going strong One of the strongest organisations representing the welfare of the 50-plus age group is Grey Power, which has about 400 members in Warkworth. Prior to its formation around 20 years ago, Warkworth members belonged to the Orewa branch. It was Wilson Willis who started the first local branch. Early members attended rallies in Auckland and Wellington, protested at discrimination against the elderly, decisions made about pensions and the health system. Some of Grey Power’s achievements include the removal of the superannuation surtax, lower doctors and pharmacy fees for the elderly, improved regulations for rest homes including a code of practice, abolition of interest on student loans and increasing the hearing aid subsidy.

The Warkworth association meets monthly to hear guest speakers from different organisations, local and central government, and political parties.

Helensville electorate officer Lorraine Curel will be the guest speaker at the Warkworth Grey Power meeting on September 23. Lorraine talk about the upcoming referendum, which will be held in conjunction with the November election. The meeting will be held at the Totara Park Hall starting at 10.30am.

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As parents and caregivers, it is important to be educated about keeping children safe from sexual violence and abuse. I recommend that every parent look at the How to Keep Children Safe booklet that is available for download at www.rapecrisis.org.nz This highly informative booklet covers how to teach your children about sexual safety, awareness of how sexual abusers operate, how to recognise sexual abuse warning signs, and what to do if you suspect abuse. It makes some very clear distinctions about good and bad touching, and good and bad secrets; the good ones being those that result in children feeling happy, safe and loved, and the bad ones being those that leave children feeling unhappy, ‘yucky’, hurt and worried.

There are things you can do to help children feel safe such as respecting their wishes in regards to when and how they are touched; this might include stopping tickling when the child says stop. You can respect their privacy around bathing and dressing. So don’t make them feel embarrassed if they wish to bath in their togs when a friend comes over and don’t insist they dress in the lounge when you have visitors. In these ways you are demonstrating that they have a right to make their own decisions around what they feel comfortable with.

You can also try to minimise the risks by staying present, being aware of adults who make sexual comments or comment on your child’s sexual development, and listening if your child seems unhappy in a certain situation or doesn’t like an adult without any real explanation. It is important to seek professional advice if you have any concerns about your child or if you have unresolved feelings from any sexual violence and abuse experiences from your own life. The team at Homebuilders is able to assist you in getting the support you need and will check if you might be entitled to any financial assistance to cover costs.

Screening in September September is Cervical Screening Awareness Month which is aimed at encouraging women to have a smear test if it is due or overdue. Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable of all cancers. Smear tests every three years are recommended from the age of 20 to 70 years, and regular smears reduce a woman’s risk of developing cervical cancer by about 90 percent. As part of this month’s promotion, 1000 beauty travel packs are being given away. People can enter at cervicalscreening.govt.nz and answering a simple question.

Congratulations to Lois and Clive Burton, of Warkworth, who are this week’s recipients of a gift hamper from Chocolate Brown. The couple were nominated by Val Watson, who writes: Lois and Clive are there for the community. If anyone is sick, you can guarantee Lois will be around with a meal or cooking to help out. My husband has been in hospital many times, and Lois and Clive are always there to assist; even to the point of going down to North Shore to bring him home. When there is a power blackout in parts of Warkworth, Lois will run around with hot soup for the elderly and even hot water bottles to kept them warm. If anyone deserves recognition of service to our community it would have to be Lois and Clive. They are there for the people of Warkworth.

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National president calls for wider view of rural women

The future direction of Rural Women NZ was one of the many topics covered at a regional seminar held in Warkworth last month.

National president Liz Evans told around 20 members that her vision for the organisation resembled an aircraft carrier rather than a sailing ship.

“For a long time our organisation has simply cruised along,” she said.

“However, I see us powering on into the 21st century. We may be a small organisation but with our highly motivated and resourceful members, we have tons of ability to go forward to do bigger and better things.”

Liz said the biggest ongoing project for Rural Women NZ was recruiting new members.

There are currently around 3500 members, but the aim is to increase membership by five percent this year.

Liz put the lack of membership down to some people stereotyping the organisation and thinking it was for traditional farmers wives who made tea and scones, and did little else.

“We do those things, but a lot more as well. We campaign for school bus safety awareness, breast cancer support, quad bike safety, support for homecare workers and raised $20,000 for the Christchurch Mayoral Fund through our ‘aftersocks’ fundraiser where we sold a total of 11,000 pairs of socks.”

Her speech was part of a week-long regional leadership seminar held at the Warkworth Lodge.

Members from Franklin to Kaitaia attended.

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From left, Rural Women’s NZ Rodney provincial president Lorraine Hatful, NZ president Liz Evans, and Kourawhero members Yvonne Barnett and Coral O’Connor.

Speaker advises women to put affairs in order Stephanie Paxton-Penman presented an engaging seminar at the Rural Women New Zealand conference held in Warkworth on 24 August 2011.

She focused on how you can protect yourself in both personal and professional relationships.

She emphasised how by putting documentation in place that sets out what is to happen when the relationship ends (as all relationships do eventually, either due to death or one party moving on) you can avoid a lot of cost, stress and heartache further down the track.

Stephanie also talked about the importance of Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney.

She warned the audience about dying intestate (that is without a valid Will in place) and that this can mean a spouse only receives $155,000.00 with the balance divided between themselves and any children.

She also encouraged her audience to think outside the square when they are making their Wills. For example, by leaving clothing or household items to charity you can change people’s lives even after you’re gone.

Although the topics she covered were of a fairly heavy nature, Stephanie’s numerous anecdotes and her ‘no nonsense’ approach was well received by her audience and kept the mood light.

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For those who are eligible, who wish to price plummet to $15 per unit. apply for an exemption, the closing date NZUs are allocated on the basis of is September 30. For those applying for each mapped hectare. The allocations an allocation of carbon credits (NZUs), vary from 60 NZUs for land that has the deadline is November 30. not changed ownership since October At a recent meeting in Wellsford, 2002 to 18 NZUs for Crown Land Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry transferred to iwi after January 2008. advisor Stephen Rolls said that so far, Under the scheme, landowners who 604,000 pre-1990 landowners had deforest more than two hectares of applied for NZUs, although a further pre-1990 forest land in each five796,000 were estimated to be eligible. year period from January 1, 2008, “Opting out is not an option,” he said. are mandatory participants in the “If you do nothing, then deforestation ETS and incur liabilities for the carbon emissions from those forests. liabilities will still apply.”

However, Mr Rolls said the scheme Harvesting pre-1990 forest, followed did not apply to indigenous forest by replanting or natural regeneration and these landowners were under no is not considered deforestation and does not incur liabilities. obligation. Although he stressed it was an individual decision, he said Mr Rolls said NZUs could be traded anyone who was planning to change internationally but the Government the land use of their property, perhaps had set a ceiling on the amount of to farming or subdivision, would be NZUs that could go offshore.

The tentative date for agriculture’s better to apply for an exemption.

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Tauhoa School has been participating in tree planting at the park for four years.

“With Atiu Creek being the closest regional park to both the schools, it provides an opportunity for students to show their families the area they have worked on,” principal Rosie Morton says. “The area around the reservoir where we plant every year is our piece of the park under the Partners for Parks scheme.”

Auckland Council regional and specialist parks manager Mace Ward says a number of Shakespear Regional Park volunteers, from the Whangaparaoa Peninsula have also been involved.

“We are keen to get more people involved with the park so that future community planting days are wellsupported,” he says. “If anyone would like to be involved in any of the northern regional parks, contact Council.”

Mr Ward says because Atiu Creek was in such good condition when it was gifted by former landowners Jackie and Pierre Chatelanat in 2004, little work needs to be done at the park.

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Group keeps kiwi in its sights Tapora Land and Coast Care Group is seeking public feedback on bird sightings to help build a case for the eventual re-introduction of kiwi and other native birds to the area.

Group member Humphrey Ikin is establishing a database of sightings to provide evidence of improvements in the natural re-population and breeding of native bird species, indicating the effectiveness of the group’s past pest control work.

Humphrey says a narrow land bridge and close proximity to pest-controlled areas of Atiu Creek Regional Park, mean the peninsula is ideally suited to become a safe haven for native species.

“Anecdotally, people are mentioning increased bird numbers, including flocks of kereru (native wood pigeon) and the odd kaka here now, which definitely wasn’t the case previously,” he The Tapora Land and Coast Care said. “While the release of kiwi is not Group are calling for bird sightings imminent, we’re definitely heading in including the wood pigeon (Kereru). the right direction.”

However, ongoing costs of controlling Chairman Wally McConnell says the stoats, other mustalids and wild cats Tapora group was started in 2004 with have to be carefully considered. support from the New Zealand Kiwi Foundation and undertook intensive “We’ll have to spend money for a long pest control with funding from the period of time if it’s going to work.”

Department of Conservation’s NZ Meanwhile, Humphrey welcomes Diversity Fund and the ASB. It also observations of native shorebirds, bush took on a 3000-hectare possum control birds and wetland birds, including contract, employing a sub-contractor to everything from more common help the area become virtually possum- species like tuis and wood pigeons to free by 2009. Maintenance funding has the rarer kaka and fernbirds. since been provided through the former Sightings can be emailed to ikin@xtra.

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Blood transfusions are required surprisingly often in veterinary practice. A blood transfusion may be needed in any situation where the blood count falls to a dangerously low level. For example, by anticoagulant rodent poisons, blood loss from wounds or internal tumors, or sometimes from immune mediated blood diseases. Blood may be kept refrigerated for up to six weeks but it is often better to harvest fresh whole blood from a donor immediately before transfusion.

For the donor, any large (over 25kg) young healthy dog will do. Blood comprises around eight percent of bodyweight and a dog of this size can donate a unit (450ml) of blood every three weeks without any problems.

Many vets use their own dogs as donors. I tell my wife that is the only time our dog Pipi ever made any worthwhile contribution to society. She is now too old to be a donor but gave blood many times when she was younger. We also have a small group of generous local dog owners who have volunteered their dogs to be donors if needed. We are very grateful to those people and their dogs. Dogs do have blood groups like humans, but for their first transfusion cross matching is not required which saves a lot of time and cost. If a dog needs a subsequent transfusion blood typing is necessary as it may be sensitised by the first transfusion.

Cats seem to have more sensitive immune systems than dogs and usually require donor blood to be matched before transfusing. A transfusion of fresh whole blood can cause a miraculous improvement in an animal’s condition and has saved the life of many a dog.

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New Zealanders are drinking more NZ-grown wine than ever. In the last 10 years, consumption of home-grown wine has increased from 44 percent of the total to 71 percent, with most of that increase in the last three years. Much more of the wine we consume is white – approaching two bottles of white to one of red. One-third of this is NZ sauvignon blanc. While this seems high, it is in fact low viewed in context: this variety constitutes a massive “savalanche”, accounting for two-thirds of NZ’s total wine produced, and almost 85 percent of total wine exports.

Why is sauvignon so popular? I reckon it is because it is obvious, simple, and above all readily identifiable. If those visiting our cellar door are representative, the favourite wine tipple of young women is sauvignon. A common refrain is “I’m a savvy girl – can I try your savvy please?” To which our response is “sorry, this is a sauvignon-free zone”, followed by an explanation as to why. Essentially, our climate is not right for it – or rather, nowhere near as “right” as Marlborough’s climate, so sauvignon produced in Matakana would not have that racy, zingy, pungent character which people recognise. Those beyond party-time and past the first flush of youth tend not to be so hooked on sauvignon. Many declare that they have moved on – found other more interesting wines and perhaps think more in terms of wine and food.

Chardonnay is number two on our favourite whites list, at around two-thirds of our savvy consumption. This is perhaps surprisingly high in view of the number of our cellar door punters who declaim they no longer drink chardonnay. The sheer class of chardonnay will continue to ensure it retains a favoured place among NZ wine drinkers. The growth of pinot gris has been spectacular in recent years.

This may perhaps suggest a maturation of the national palate, as pinot gris tends to be more subtle and less obvious than sauvignon blanc, and it is friendly to a wide range of foods, whereas sauvignon definitely is not. Riesling trundles along as our fourth white, and I reckon it will always maintain a presence at that level or thereabouts, again because of its sheer class and its versatility.

I think our consumption patterns of white wine will become more diverse as our palates become more adventurous and sophisticated. The increasing diversity is likely to be at the expense of sauvignon blanc more than the other whites, and two new varieties to watch out for in coming years will be gruner veltliner from Austria and albarino from Spain. Both display excellent levels of acidity which makes them very good food wines. Meantime, a salute to all of you who buy NZ wines, whether white, sparkling or red. Your support is greatly appreciated.

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Ministry of Transport rules limiting rural contractors’ working hours are jeopardising their incomes and potentially turning hard-working individuals into criminals, according to Rural Contractors New Zealand (RCNZ) national vice-president Steve Levet, of Wellsford.

Also chairman of the RCNZ’s northern Tractor drivers aren’t required to keep zone, Mr Levet says the “work-time log books but the work-time rule rule” introduced in 2007 to combat applies to anyone operating a machine driver fatigue restricts rural contractors heavier than 4.5 tonnes who drives driving heavy machinery to working 14 on the road at more than 30km/h, hours a day or a total of 70 hours a week, potentially affecting farmers and farm with strict rest break requirements. workers, who frequently work more Initially targeted at long-haul truck than a 70-hour week. drivers, the rule caught up agricultural A variation agreement negotiated contractors in the process and doesn’t by the RCNZ last year, allowing allow for the nature of rural work. an extension up to 18 hours per “Nothing’s changed in agriculture,” he day (within the 70 hours per week says. “The only thing that’s changed is maximum) for members using that law. We’ve got to work with the specified vetted drivers, expired weather and when it’s consistently good, recently and is being re-negotiated. you can work consistent hours, but However, Mr Levet says at least three when there’s a cyclone coming you have prosecutions involving hefty fines to get the job done.” scared most contractors away from Jobs like harvesting and haymaking are seeking the variation. particularly affected, as bad weather can “People prefer to fly under the damage the crop. However, agricultural radar, but it’s not something that’s driving is low speed and not necessarily happening 24/7, 365 days of the year.” continuous, involving stops due to In a national survey, RCNZ members weather, refuelling and other factors. indicated they would potentially be While workers who’ve “clocked off ” breaking the work-time rule only from the job can legally drive a private about two percent of the time. vehicle wherever they like, those Mr Levet challenged Transport who exceed the stipulated hours and Minister Steven Joyce on the issue venture on to public roads in a work at a recent National Party meeting vehicle of any type can be prosecuted. in Wellsford. However, Mr Joyce “It’s a bit of a nonsense rule and it’s strongly defended the law, saying he affecting the rural community big didn’t want to be on the road with time. If there’s an accident and they tired rural contractors and citing eight find you’ve exceeded the work-time deaths and 13 serious injuries from rule your insurance is invalid and accidents with agricultural vehicles over the last three years. you’re up for prosecution.”

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When I was younger (just a few years ago) and went to the school dental nurse, I invariably needed fillings. The mercury droplets used to make the amalgam fillings that then went into my mouth always fascinated me. Why would we put something so potentially poisonous into our bodies? Well, think about it. When we buy vegetables in the supermarket or fruit shop, they are always so perfect with never a vestige of bugs. How much have they been sprayed and with what type of pesticide to produce this result? The fact is we are still putting poisons into our bodies.

Any vegetable grown in our garden, even with slug pellets sprinkled around, manages to have slugs or snails attached; hiding in the base of cabbages and in the whorls of cauliflower and broccoli. Serious washing in the sink eventually manages to erase them or boiling water cooks them, but the vegetables taste great, they are fresh and what’s more, we know what we are eating (bugs and all).

I think we all need to be more aware of how our food is produced and marketed.

I know it’s not proven, but commonsense tells us there has to be a link between the toxins sprayed on our food and the illnesses affecting people at a much younger age. Growing your own vegetables and fruit not only has better flavour, it’s a great way of getting the whole family outside and involved. Kids who are fussy eaters often actually enjoy eating something they have grown themselves.

A simple strawberry plant is a good start.

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The club is holding an enrolment day on safety. They will learn about and meet and greet for new members looking after a pony, health and at The Barn Company, 35 Woodcocks feeding, different types of brushes, Road, on September 25. saddles and bits, and more. It also Club president Julie Barclay says the gives parents a chance to see what’s meet and greet will be followed by involved in pony club.” a shared lunch and those who are Julie says the current membership of interested in joining will have a chance the club is 45, but they would like to to talk to members about the club. double that.

“This year we are considering “The club has great facilities for introducing the Riders without Horses members including a full cross country Programme so children can decide if course from pre-intro to training they really want to commit to pony levels, and a water jump. Instructed club,” she says. rallies are held on Sundays, from “It is a 10-rally programme providing 10am to 12pm, and some Thursday fun and horse awareness with a focus evenings.”

Sports awards for Kaipara sports Sports clubs and organisations in the Kaipara district are invited to nominate players, coaches, umpires and supporters for a range of awards which will be presented at the Silver Fern Farms Kaipara District Sports Awards on November 4. Individuals nominated for all sports achievements will be eligible for the Sportswoman and Sportsman awards. Nominees must be a member of a sports club, school or organisation within the Kaipara district and must identify as a resident of the Kaipara community. Nominations close October 12. Nominate online at sportnorthland.co.nz

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Tragedies forge deeper bond of friendship with Japan Recent events in Christchurch and the Tohoku region of Japan weren’t far from people’s minds when members of Japan’s Rugby World Cup squad visited Tawharanui on September 4.

About 250 attended a welcome function for setting up the Support Our Kids hosted by Tim and Yuri Williams, on Charity, which was providing funds their property on the edge of Christian for a Home Stay Program. Twenty Bay. After a greeting by Ngati Manuhiri, Japanese children from the disaster Japan’s head coach John Kirwan said struck regions of Tohoku had already tragic events had cemented a bond visited NZ and another 20 were booked. Funds would also be used between Japan and NZ. “Both countries have faced these tough to support Cholmondeley Home, in times with courage and commitment, Christchurch, and other children’s and that’s what we’ll draw on when we organisations affected by the disasters in both countries. play in the world cup,” he said.

Two Japanese team members – prop Japan will meet the All Blacks on Kensuke Hatakeyama and lock Hitoshi September 16 at Waikato Stadium.

Ono – were directly affected by the Media manager Hiroshi Sakata said the tsunami on March 11. Hatakeyama team was feeling buoyed by its recent lost his family in Kesennuma and performances in the Asian Five Nations Ono’s family dairy farm in the Cup and the Pacific Nations Cup. Fukushima Prefecture, suffered greatly “We won both tournaments and then as a result of the radiation leak from narrowly lost to Italy 31-24 in Cecina the nearby power station. so these results have given us a lot of Kirwan thanked Tim and Yuri for confidence,” he said. the assistance they had shown Japan Japan will host the Rugby World Cup after the tsunami and, in particular, in 2019.

Members of the Mahurangi College 1st XV, from left, Kane Middleton, Anthony Macleod and Kelly Middleton shared a moment in the spotlight with former All Black John Kirwan.

Lock Toshizumi Kitagawa (left) and winger Kosuke Endo ready to take their first taste of L&P.

Mahurangi Rugby Club chair Bernie Kose is presented with a signed shirt by Japanese rugby team captain Takashi Kikutani at a function at the Silverdale Rugby Club.

Lots more Rugby World Cup photos at www.localmatters.co.nz

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Kaiwaka Junior Netball prize giving will be held at the Kaiwaka Sports Association on Friday September 16 at 6.15pm. As the season draws to a close, junior netball manager Melissa Watts thanked the coaches, players and supporters for their efforts over the season. Info: Melissa 431 2239.

Multisport challenge

Rodney Coast Challenge will be held on October 2. The course consists of a 10km forest run, 30km road bike, 25km mountain bike finishing with an 8km kayak down the Puhoi River finishing at Wenderholm Regional Park with a 150m sprint to the finish-line. Participants can enter as an individual or as a team and the race is estimated to take between three to six hours. Info: rcc.org.nz Tennis

The Rodney Junior Inter Tennis Club competition will start on October 29. All juniors wishing to play inter club in this competition need to let their club junior coordinator know, so they can be placed in a team.

Teams must be in to the Rodney organiser by October 25. Info: Kaye Jackson 425 6965 Preschool gymnastics

Introductory gymnastic sessions for ages 13-months to four years are held at the Warkworth Scout Den on Friday mornings. First session is free.

Times are 9.15am, 10.15am and 11.15am. Info: Pauline Shaw 425 7905.

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Jean Borthwick follows tradition by running the first ball of the season through the first hoop.

Croquet opens summer season The croquet club at Point Wells opened its new season on September 3 in less than summery conditions.

Sixteen hardy souls braved the cold, like to try croquet for the first time breezy conditions and, after a shared is welcome to join golf croquet on lunch, long-standing member Jean Mondays at 9.15am, or Thursdays Borthwick was asked to run the and Saturdays at 1pm. first hoop. This was followed by an Association Croquet is played on enjoyable afternoon of team games.

Mondays and Wednesdays at 1pm, The normal playing timetable and on Wednesdays and Saturdays at will resume when daylight saving 9.15am. commences. Anyone who would Info: 425 5211 and 422 9463.

The New Zealand Fire Service officially acknowledges: A J Witherington, Borich Builders Ltd, Discover Goat Island, Leigh Builders, Leigh Fishing Charters, Leigh Motors Ltd, Mitre 10 Mega Warkworth, New World Warkworth, Newton Holdings, NT Fishing, Shortyz Short Cutz, and WRB Builders.

Through the invaluable support of employers, Leigh Volunteer Fire Brigade, and other volunteer fire brigades throughout New Zealand can continue to protect our communities.

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Are there any Rodney sports or community groups looking for a new clubhouse?

Historic rooms need new home Auckland Council is keen to hear from any club or community organisation that might be interested in taking ownership of the Carlton Bowling Club building.

The building has a demolition consent, which will result in the building being lost if no-one wants it.

Council’s heritage manager Noel Reardon says it would make an excellent clubrooms, events space or something similar.

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The upstairs viewing gallery is a special feature of this building and is adjacent to a good-sized kitchen and office spaces.”

Mr Reardon says Council has been in negotiations with the landowners who have indicated that they are happy for Council to relocate the building.

“Our challenge, therefore, is to find a suitable location.”

Enquiries: Jennie Atkinson on 09 301 0101 or email Jennie.Atkinson@ aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

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PROTECT YOUR PHOTOS, PICTURES, HANDCRAFTS plus all Art by using “Plexiglaze”, the Ultimate in UV Protective Glazing & Reglazing for Clarity, Safety, Lightweight and cut to any size or shape. Orewa Picture Framing, Shop ‘E’;, Cammish Lane, Orewa Ph 424 8124.

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SCENIC FLIGHTS $39, 20 mins;

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

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WATER FILTERS Underbench filters & whole house Ultra violet filters – Kill and remove ecoli/bacteria. FREE site visits. Phone Steve 09 945 2282 or visit www.purewaterservices.co.nz

MARKETS GOOD AS NEW - PRE LOVED KIDS MARKET Saturday 24 September, 9am - 12noon, Orewa Community Centre.

50+ stalls. Selling quality 2nd hand kids clothes. toys. furniture

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

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

KAIPARA FLATS CRICKET CLUB AGM Thursday 22 Sept 2011 at 5pm in the clubrooms. Ros Guy, Secretary 4225805.

New players invited for all grades. Email: kaiparaflatscricket@yahoo.co.nz

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

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by Noelene Browne. Joy Greenwood won the second prize. Many thanks to all who participated.

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Warkworth Methodist Women’s Fellowship Hostess Day, 1.30pm Methodist Church Centre Neville Street. Speaker from Leprosy Mission. Sales Table, afternoon tea. All welcome. Info: 422 7766 16 Drab doo-riffs perform at Leigh Sawmill, 9.30pm, $tbc. Info: www.sawmillcafe.co.nz 16 Sands supports group coffee group meeting (children welcome) 11am, Hibiscus Coast Community House. Info: Tania 09 423 8089 or rhysandtania11@clear.net.nz 17 Sawmill Selaktaz at Leigh Sawmill, 9.30pm. Info: sawmillcafe.co.nz 17 Wellsford Heritage Festival Day, Memorial Park next to the Albertland and Districts Museum and Heritage Centre Wellsford 23&24 Art Exhibition at Old Masonic Hall, Warkworth – The Friday Painters & Co from Kowhai Art & Crafts will be exhibiting, selling and demonstrating a wide range of painting, flax weaving and glass fusion jewellery; 10am - 3pm both days (see story p15) 23&30 Career Planning and Job Search Workshop, being organised by Rodney Womens Centre, Phone 425 7261 or 0800 237674; info@ womenscentrerodney.org.nz 24 NZ Fairy Tern Charitable Trust AGM, Senior Citizens Hall, Fagan Place, Mangawhai Heads at 2pm. Guest speaker David Wilson, Department of Conservation, Warkworth. All welcome. Info: info@fairytern.org.nz 24 Kids Market, 9am - 12noon, Orewa Community Centre. 50+ stalls. Selling quality 2nd hand kids clothes, toys, furniture.

25 Warkworth Pony Club enrolment day (see story p34) 27 Bus trip around Tapora with fun, onboard historical commentary organised by the Mangawhai Historical Society. Lunch at Tapora Golf Club included in price. Cost is $50 members, $55 nonmembers. Phone John Bull 431 4662 to book your seat.

29&30 Shine Lady - a dance not to be missed. Presented by Ann Dewey & Spinning Sun, 7.30pm. Info: 422 6560 or ann@spinningsun.co.nz 29-Oct31 Stories of Matakana coast, Matakana Cinemas – a display of heritage photographs, stories and items.

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Garage Sale at the Wellsford Co-operating Church, 253 Rodney Street, starts 8am.

Pakiri School annual pet day fundraiser, fun starts from 10am (see story p9) Tapora and Kaipara Flats Agriculture days (see story p6) Rodney Coast to Coast Challenge (see scoreboard p36) Bingo, upstairs New Masonic Lodge, Baxter St, Warkworth, 7pm.

Proceeds to Warkworth Museum Kaiwaka and Wellsford Schools Agriculture days (see story p6) Outdoor cinema screening of Pirates of the Carribean:On Stranger Tides at Mahurangi College (see story p13) Warkworth Town Hall Centennial Celebration.

Lions’ Kowhai Festival market Warkworth Wharf 10am-1pm.

Warkworth & Districts Museum free open day, 10am (see story p13) Warkworth Library readers’ theatre story time enacting “Grandma Joins the All Blacks” 10.30-11.30am The Great Warkworth Debate and cocktail event Ascension (see story p13) Kowhai Festival’s Huge Day Out Warkworth Town Centre 9am6pm (see story p13) Mahurangi Rugby Club Harvey World Travel Warkworth Mahurangi Rugby RWC Golden Oldies Mussel festival noon till midnight.

Barfoot & Thompson Mahurangi River Raft Race (see story p13) Tauhoa School Calf Club Day, from 9.30am to 2pm. Calf, lamb, chicken judging, and lots more. Info: 422 5722.

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Mahurangi’s wrestling sisters qualify for national team Competitive wrestling sisters Kortne and Kristina Pearson, of Mangawhai, are a force to be reckoned with.

After a series of wins, the pair has been selected to represent NZ in Samoa next year. The Mahurangi College students began wrestling at the start of the year and are members of the college’s wrestling team and the North City Silverbacks Olympic Wrestling Club.

Kortne, 18, has won a total of six gold medals in various competitions and club events held throughout the North Island. She wrestles in the senior female under 72kg freestyle division.

Kristina, 15, wrestles in the cadet or junior female under 64kg freestyle.

The sisters come from a wrestling family. Their father Geoff Pearson was selected to represent NZ at the Commonwealth Games but had to withdraw after breaking his leg.

Kristina says she enjoys the atmosphere at the events.

“Everyone is really friendly and it is cool to meet other female competitors in a predominately male sport,” she says. “My goal is to be selected in the Olympic team.”

Kristina says she likes the one-on-one competition.

“It comes down to how hard you train, both mentally and physically. You have to put the hard work in to get anything out of it, which I enjoy.”

The girls’ coach Kim Fraser also brought home medals from the National Olympic Wrestling Championships at Mt Maunganui last month.

From left Mahurangi College wrestling sisters Kristina and Kortne Pearson are seeking support from the community and local businesses to raise around $3000 each to get to the Oceanic Wrestling Competition in Samoa.

Anniversary regatta fun open to all Vessels of all types will be welcome in the Kawau Island Yacht Club’s 60th Anniversary Regatta with events for a wide range of categories and ages scheduled for November 11 and 12. Regatta committee chairman Peter Boardman says everyone is welcome to attend the “good old fashioned celebration” with fun on the water followed by an entertaining social evening. “We missed our 50th anniversary so we hope to make this a major event,” he says. Events will be scheduled for dinghies, kayaks, rowboats, classics, keelboats and launches, with plenty of category and spot prizes. Races from Auckland to Kawau will be held on Friday November 11 and in Kawau Bay and Bon Accord Harbour on Saturday November 12. A Saturday evening prize- giving event will include a barbeque and dancing to live music by Warkworth band Time Machine. The yacht club’s annual meeting will be held on Sunday November 13. Registration and an entry fee will be required. Entry forms will be available soon, once sponsors are confirmed. For information and updates see www.rnzys.org.nz or phone the club on 422 8845.

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