Living the life in Bream Bay 2017 by Northern Advocate

Living the life in

JANUARY 2017

Celebrating Business and People in the Bream Bay

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Contents Page 4.......... Bream Bay – a connected community Page 6.......... Civic Awards pay tribute to locals Page 7.......... Bream Bay Events Page 8.......... Bream Bay - an economic hotspot Page 9.......... Bream Bay tourism and enterprise opportunities Page 10 ....... RuakakaTown Centre expands Page 12 ....... The Ruakaka Racing Club-a great community asset Page 11........ Enrol for Study in 2017 Page 14 ....... Ruakaka Skate Park – a community project Page 16 ....... New State Highway 15 Page 18 ....... Marsden Cove on the move Page 20 ....... The Diversity of Bream Bay Page 22 ....... The Waipu Cycle and Walkway Page 24 ....... The Evolving Village of Waipu Page 25 ....... Tapatai Driftwood Creations and more… Page 26 ....... The Waipu Museum tells a unique story Page 28 ....... Businesses supporting the Waipu Cove Surf Lifesaving Club Page 27 ....... The inspiring generosity of the locals Page 30 ....... The Cove Fish Fry

Cover image taken by Michael Cunningham I would like to say a special thank you to those who contributed to this 4th annual Bream Bay feature. We look forward to seeing the opportunities evolve within the business, recreational and urban sectors as a result of those big projects that are unfolding in the Bream Bay region. We wish you enjoyable reading and a happy New Year from Jan Hewitt Features Manager, and the team at the Northern Advocate and NZME Northland.

MyVision for Bream Bay By Rick Stolwerk

n coming north in 1978 to join Waipu Cove Surf Lifesaving Club I immediately new this area was for me, the community was friendly and the physical environment stunning. Times however do change and the pressure on both the community and the environment continue to increase at an alarming rate. My vision as the newly elected Northland Regional Councillor for Coastal South is to encourage economic growth while protecting our communities as well as our fragile natural environment. It sounds like a tall order and it is, but it is achievable with your help.

We cannot move forward without sustainable economic development, which needs to be balanced against protecting our natural resources and the health of our local communities. Recent natural events have made us more aware of the fragility of not only our economic and natural environments but also of our own abilities to cope with adversity. I am asking you not only to support me, but also to support our combined councils as they work in unison to encourage economic advancement but maintain environmental sustainability. Every individual has a part to play in this plan so let’s get started. Help where you can, by being supportive of new initiatives. Be positive about established projects and be tolerant of ideas that you may not agree with.

I look forward to seeing you out and about in the community, with all of us working towards accomplishing this vision. Kind Regards Rick Stolwerk Councillor Northland Regional Council Coastal South Constituency

Bream Bay - a gift basket Bream BayVision By Phil Halse of choice and opportunity B F

rom heavy industry in the shape of the nation’s only oil reﬁnery, the nation’s deepest port and the nation’s only supplier of cement side by side with pristine white sandy beaches second to none worldwide. Bream Bay offers it all. We have fabulous residential choices, cater for every sport going including providing the best winter race track in New Zealand right on the coast and in Waipu a museum awarded the honour of New Zealand’s best small museum. Waipu is the largest commercial centre in Bream Bay. It is a thriving small township offering a wide variety of services. The energetic and focussed Waipu Business Promotion Group ensures the connectivity and vibrancy of the diverse economic activity that provides top class service. Waipu is

proud of its Scottish heritage and the care the early settlers were given by the resident Maori population. Ruakaka is a thriving community with a rapidly developing township hosting a large supermarket along with medical services, classy restaurants and an extensive library run by volunteers alongside Whangarei District Council offices providing easy access for local business and residents. Throughout the Bream Bay district, we have first class educational opportunities from pre-school to senior college. The arrival of new residents is noticeable, especially from the south flocking in to enjoy the fabulous climate and unique marine recreation choices, keen to participate in the many social opportunities available in Bream Bay. The Whangarei District Council Bream Bay ward stretches from just south of the city to the Brynderwyns and Langs Beach in the south, the harbour in the east and the Tangihua Ranges in the west. I am privileged to have been elected to Whangarei District Council for the last five terms to represent a fantastic area where the people genuinely care for each other.

ream Bay will be the best place to live by people’s choice in Northland. It will be the playground for our close neighbours in Auckland who will stream North on that new Motorway. Residential housing and life style block living will be under pressure as demand will outstrip availability.The coastal strip will have housing from Lang’s beach to OneTree Point taking advantage of our supreme beaches, views and open spaces.

The Waipu Township will treble in size with its unique character based back to the early Nova Scotian settlers. This, with all necessary businesses in town will encourage good employment and family living. Our farming areas will largely continue as they are and current plan changes will determine boundaries between rural and townships clearly to avoid reverse sensitivity issues. Our Industrial zoned land at Marsden Point will be under development as the Port expands its operation and more business opportunities open. The Oil Reﬁnery will still be a vital cog in business support and development. The government will be considering a rail tunnel under the Brynderwyns alongside a new road way to gain efﬁciencies with the markets just 130 KM away.

The harbour will be clean and protective measures will be in place for this to remain so. A ferry will be in operation to the city and Whangarei Heads, for commuter workers.

The citizens will continue to have conﬁdence in their councillors as their loyalty allows councillors the time to work constructively to gain the best results. 24 years ago would your vision had seen this coming? The Wilson Dam, The Highway to Marsden Point, the Port, the Carter Holt Veneer plant, Marsden Cove, Water treatment plant upgrade, sewage lines along the coastal strip, sub divisions. La Pointe, Endeavour Court, Kohi Lakes, Paradise Shores, Lang Cove. Changes will continue to happen and I will be following my philosophy of Leading with conﬁdence, creating enthusiasm, and driving this with passion.

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Bream Bay – a connected community From the quaint Celtic community of Waipu to bustling Ruakaka and the growing Marsden and One Tree Point hotspots, it’s easy to see why migration to the powder-white sands of Bream Bay has continued to flow since the days of Rev Norman MacLeod and his Scottish followers. Christine Allen writes

nother Bream Bay report lands on the newsdesk. This time, it’s the Regional Hotspot Report declaring sweeping migration increases into Ruakaka and Marsden — a whopping 29 per cent in the next six years.

It’s little wonder, investment and ideas are pumping into Bream Bay, breathing new life into Waipu, Ruakaka, Marsden Point and One Tree Point. The Infometrics report predicts a boost of 1120 residents by 2023, with improved access and spill-over from the North Shore in Auckland, as well as the development of commercial land close to Northport and Reﬁning NZ, as indicators of potential population growth. Census 2013 ﬁgures already reveal a growth spurt in Ruakaka as the “ usually resident” population for the Marsden Point-Ruakaka area expanded from 2913 in 2006 to 3543 in 2013. This was

the biggest population increase in the Whangarei district. Whangarei District Council planning and zoning suggests growth and population is being funnelled into the area, the report’s authors say. Northland Inc chief executive David Wilson agrees that Northland is sending the right message to potential investors and central government is “ making the right noises” around improving digital and physical connectivity for the region. The economic development agency boss says the business community takes no notice of boundaries so in a sense, Bream Bay could be a business suburb of Auckland, he says. “ It is just one hour from Silverdale, there are cheaper houses, it’s by the beach and all still connected.” And that connection is improving.

It’s been dubbed the ‘ holiday highway’ but the new title could become the highway of hope, as investment is already beginning to trickle over the Brynderwyns from Auckland, providing a direct link for Bream Bay. The Puhoi to Warkworth route is due to be finished by 2020, Warkworth to Wellsford by 2025 and the remaining link from Wellsford to Whangarei by 2030. Meanwhile, one of the largest employers in the area, with more than 300 people, Refining NZ has completed its $ 356 million Te Mahi Hou project. This aims to lift petrol production at New Zealand’s only oil refinery to 13 million barrels a year, while reducing its CO2 emissions. It also saw plenty of workers arrive to the area. Bream Bay development does not end there.

Investment is trickling across the Brynderwyns from Auckland and into Bream Bay.

BLANK CANVAS Marsden Maritime Holdings has 185ha of heavy industrial or business use land, of its total 190ha, available for development. A blank canvas eager and ready for more splashes of colour from industry, those who would seek to follow in the footsteps of Eastland Port’s Northland Debarking site, Resource Enterprises’ sawmill or the relocated Auckland plastics manufacturer Extrutec — all members of the MMH family in the last three years. Vibeke Wright is the new Business Development Manager, and taking a proactive approach to getting business on site, marketing MMH land to prospective companies in Northland, Auckland and further down the line. The company, owned by Northland Regional Council ( 53.6 1% ) , Ports of Auckland ( 19.9% ) and other shareholders ( 26 .49% ) , bought Marsden Cove Marina in 2014, and has just built an extra

three commercial units there, bringing the total number of tenants in the full complex to 16 . In 2017, MMH will further develop its haul-out facility at the 230-berth marina. There are no plans to introduce rail to the area and some argue, no business case for it, as yet. The possibility of developing a terminal for imported vehicles is still on the table. “ We would be keen to assist Auckland in any way we can, including the possibility of vehicle imports,” Wright says. “ Ports of Auckland operates a highly efficient service that has kept the majority of the region’s population supplied with goods.The imported car industry has also established an efficient system for vehicle distribution,” she says. “ However, as Auckland Council’s recent Future Port Study pointed out, efficiency

Bream Bay is a blank canvas ready for more industrial colour.

gains and force of habit will only deliver so much, before constraints of space and increased demand exhaust the capacity of the city. “ At some point, which is getting closer all the time, change will be required.” MMH owns a 50 per cent share of Northport, the engine room of MMH, along with Port of Tauranga. Northport is also now being proactive with its new Commercial Manager David Finchett at the business development helm. Finchett was appointed in 2016 and his goal is to seek out opportunities, such as attracting shipping companies to use the new mobile container crane. The natural deep-water port, with ancillary operations, provides employment for almost 300 people and handles cargoes including logs, woodchip, veneer, coal, kiwifruit, cement and fertiliser.

Vibeke Wright is the new Business Development Manager at Marsden Maritime Holdings.

2017 2 CONNECTED COMMUNITY Interested investors will soon be able to click on to a new Ruakaka website. Garth Mortensen of the renewed Ruakaka Economic Development Group (REDG) says the group will spend the next six months working on promoting opportunities in the area, developing a website and engaging with new and existing businesses. “At present there are a large number of businesses exiting Auckland ... the majority of these are being reestablished south of Auckland in areas like Tauranga and Hamilton. The Marsden/Ruakaka area is missing out on these opportunities due to the fact that the area and region are not being promoted,” he says. He says the pressure caused by global ﬁnancial crisis forced REDG into hiatus for two years but now the refreshed group was revved up and ready, with representation from developers, manufacturing and farming, to the port and those commercial activities. Meanwhile, Ken Orr of the Ruakaka Town Centre conﬁrms the centre is expanding with a block of four shops being added beside the Fresh Choice Supermarket and plans for a further block of shops to be built in 2017. Change is also in the air at the Northland Marine Research Centre in Ruakaka, formally known as the Bream Bay Aquaculture Park.

Dr Michael Bruce of the Northland Marine Research Centre

Dr Michael Bruce and his team have been completing technology development for the hatchery production of hapuka ﬁngerlings. The company is working on commercialisation of the technology and opportunities for farming yellowtail kingﬁsh on-land in a recirculating aquaculture system (RAS). Dr Bruce, Assistant Regional Manager for the centre, says “to inform that process

and develop the commercial opportunity, we have been selling 3kg kingﬁsh to Leigh Fisheries since August, to supply the Auckland and Wellington restaurant months, and Leigh continue to distribute kingﬁsh to their customers here in NZ.” In 2017, Northland Marine Research Centre will gear up to increase that supply and continue work to calibrate

the science in a commercial context, running trials in a small-scale RAS unit. The company is also looking to expand its expertise. “We are endeavouring to establish a broad range of our company’s expertise in atmosphere, marine and freshwater sciences here at Bream Bay.”

CELTIC CHARM There were no flash reports in the days of Rev Norman MacLeod, but Waipu and the surrounding area has always attracted newcomers — a tale told by Waipu Museum, which has earned a prestigious award for its collection of heritage documents telling the story of the Waipu Scottish migration in the 1800s. The Waipu Scottish Migration Collection has been inscribed on to the Unesco Memory of the World New Zealand documentary heritage register. The museum is the first institution in a small town out of the main centres to gain the recognition. The collection focuses on the migration from Scotland to Nova Scotia via South Africa to Australia and New Zealand. Waipu’s heritage roots remain solid beneath the close-knit community — a fact reinforced when the community raised $800,000 for the Celtic Barn project. But community work hasn’t stopped there. Bruce Larsen of the Waipu Business and Promotions Group says the group’s focus in 2017 is supporting business through a number of networking events, business education and further website development, as well as exploring opportunities through activities for the village. The community website www.waipu. kiwi was launched in 2016, while the community also celebrated the opening of stage one of the Waipu Cycle and Walkway after significant fundraising, detailed planning, intense negotiation and huge community support, he says. “The aim is to eventually provide a safe path all the way from Waipu village to

the Cove, but that is still some way off. Stage one is open and already getting quite heavy usage. “Waipu inTartan will be a continuing feature of the winter season ... however, we are looking to stage one or two other events as well throughout the year with the aim of attracting visitors into the village and generating additional funds so that the town’s proﬁle can be further enhanced,” he says. The area had another tick of approval last year when in November, Prime Minister John Key and Minister of Communications Amy Adams broke ground on the $500 million privately-funded Hawaiki Submarine Cable landing station in Mangawhai Heads. The cable, linking New Zealand to Australia, Hawaii and mainland United States, is expected to boost digital capacity, competition in internet pricing, resilience of supply and increased ITrelated business opportunities. Remi Galasso, Hawaiki chief executive and main ﬁnancial backer, says Bream Tail was the ideal landing point due to the Northland coastline’s accessibility to infrastructure and industry-potential Bream Bay sites. Once it makes its way to shore in mid2018, it will plug into the landing station and travel under the private access road to Bream Tail farm properties, emerge at the junction of Waipu Cove Rd and enter the nation’s digital landscape. Bream Bay is switched on, plugged in and ready for growth — thanks to its tenacious, passionate communities, a wealth of ideas and innovation and its committed business leaders.

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The 2016 Civic Awards pay tribute to Bream Bay locals Outstanding contribution to volunteer emergency service Jeffrey Peter D’Ath is recognised for his outstanding contribution to our district’s volunteer emergency services, the people of Bream Bay and the travellers of our roads. Jeff grew up in Waipu, and returned to Bream Bay with his family in 1988 after time spent living in Auckland and Australia. Sadly, whilst living in Australia, he lost three close family members in a tragic car accident, an event that would shape his future and forge a legacy in his many years of caring for the people of Bream Bay and their visitors. After the accident, Jeff developed an interest in the emergency services. Despite being a devoted family man and working full time, Jeff found time to join the Ruakaka Volunteer Fire Brigade in 1991, and in March this year gained his Gold Star for 25 years of service to the brigade. Those 25 years have seen him attending all call-outs possible, saving lives and property, supporting locals through serious accidents and injury, linking with kaumatua to deliver support, writing the Fire Call column for the Bream Bay News, taking the fire truck to community events, and currently serving as the brigade’s Senior First Responding officer, Training Officer and Personnel Manager.

Jeffrey Peter D’Ath

Jeff has been equally as keen to keep people safe on our coasts. A keen boatie, in 2000 he became one of the founding members of the Whangarei Volunteer Coastguard, having previously been part of a group of local boat owners responding to calls from people whose boats had broken down at sea.

When his Coastguard group took possession of a dedicated rescue vessel, Jeff was one of the first to qualify to skipper it, and spent many hours training crew, maintaining the boat and commanding it during call outs. Until he left to devote time to other volunteer interests in 2005, Jeff also played a major role in public relations for the Coastguard, working with the media to get the water safety message across to the public. Between 2012 and 2015, Jeff was also a member of the Bream Bay Community Patrol, offering advice, training and stability to a fledgling group of locals assisting the Police by conducting weekend night patrols. Concurrently, he developed an interest in the medical side of emergencies. He trained as a first responder with St John Bream Bay, and became an assistant on jobs by helping with equipment and driving. Jeff became an official member of St John on 1 March 2016, and since then has given more than 300 hours to the service and become an integral part of the station by taking on regular 12-hour shifts, helping with fundraising, and attending trainings and call outs, whenever possible. These services and all others over the years, make Jeff a valued and respected member of the Bream Bay and emergency services’ communities. Credit must also be given to his wife, Sheryl, and their daughters who have supported him in this calling, and who have helped him to become the outstanding example of good citizenship that he is, in the true spirit of volunteering.

Considerable contribution to the people of Waipu family moved to Waipu where Tony would hold the position as pharmacist for another 40 years. He soon became known for going the extra mile for the health of the community, often hand delivering prescriptions or opening after hours to ensure people got their medication. He also became deeply involved in a wide range of community activities, something he continues to this day, despite his retirement from pharmacy work in 2013. Tony is a long-serving and active member of the Waipu Residents and Ratepayers Association, helping the organisation address many issues of community concern over the years, and liaising with and making submissions to Council over a number of them. Sport has been another of Tony’s passions, as evidenced by his involvement in many local sports clubs. He coached the Waipu Rugby and Squash Club’s junior rugby teams for more than ten years, and served on the club’s rugby committee and as its President for several years. He also played a signiﬁcant role in securing funding for new ﬂoodlights, and served as a senior rugby referee and the Whangarei Junior Rugby Management Board delegate.

Anthony David Solomon Anthony David Solomon is recognised for his considerable contribution to the people of Waipu. Born and raised in Auckland, and spending his early working life there as a pharmacist, Tony moved to Northland in 1961 to become the Rawene chemist. There he met his wife, Weenie, and in 1973 the young

Tony also introduced and took junior coaching at the Waipu Tennis Club, which continues to this day and has greatly improved the standard of children’s tennis. He is currently patron of the Club. For the Waipu Athletics Club he helped organise events, coached and transported junior members, and has volunteered as marshal for the Waipu Highland Games for many years. The Waipu Business Association and Promotions Group has also beneﬁtted from his sizeable

involvement over the years, even after his retirement. Since joining the group in 1975 he has served several terms as Chair and been a contributing part of its development and promotional events, including the street markets, Christmas Parade and Waipu Art and Tartan Festival. Tony was instrumental in the formation and running of the Waipu 2000 Trust in 1992, which aims to ensure Waipu always looks its best. To that end and as part of this commitment, he voluntarily empties the rubbish bins and waters the hanging baskets in the main street every day. When his sons were at Waipu Primary School, Tony served on the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and Board of Trustees (BoT), participated in working bees and was heavily involved in the operation and upkeep of the school pool. As his sons grew, he also became part of the Bream Bay College PTA and the Whangarei Boys’ High School BoT. He has been a member of the Waipu Caledonian Society for more than 20 years, playing a signiﬁcant role in most of their activities. He has supported the Waipu Bridge Club, joined the Bream Bay SeniorNet committee, and served as a voluntary marshal for the Waipu 2014 Mud Run. Tony cares deeply about the people of Waipu and their wonderful part of the world, and with wife Weenie’s support has demonstrated his concern for their welfare in a multitude of ways. No job has been too menial, too hard or too much trouble for Tony if it was for the betterment of his community. Information retrieved from www.wdc.govt.nz/ NewsRoom/Latest-News/Pages/Civic-HonoursCeremony-2016

Events 2017

Bream Bay Events signiﬁcantly important to business growth in the region.”

The Waipu Boutique Sunday market is an artisan style market with delicious locally grown produce as well as high quality locally made arts and crafts.This is a very high quality market with no imported or second hand goods allowed.

For more information please phone Marsden Maritime Holdings Business Development Manager Vibeke Wright on (09) 432-5053.”

The market has a fabulous cafe on site serving award winning espresso coffee and delicious home cooked food - pies, pastries, cakes and more!

Business Expo planned for Bream Bay Marsden Maritime Holdings Ltd and Northport intend to showcase business opportunities at Marsden Point in March 2017, in partnership with the Northland Chamber of Commerce and other interested parties.

The Waipu Boutique Sunday Market

The market is held on the 2nd Sunday every month and has both inside and outside stalls so it happens rain or shine.

Tony Collins, CEO of the Chambers of Commerce Northland says “This will be our ﬁrst networking event in the new year, and a great opportunity to showcase and celebrate a location that is

Come along and see the fabulous items available at this excellent market. See our website for more details.

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The Waipu Car and Bike Show The second annual Waipu Car and Bike Show will be hosted by Waipu Lions on Sunday the 5th February 2017 at the Waipu Caledonian Park. Owners of new, old, expensive and unusual cars or bikes are encouraged to polish them up and bring them along to the show.

military vehicles. Motorbikes held their own with a ﬁne range of Harleys, Triumphs, European and British Classics along with Custom Bikes.

The inaugural event was extremely successful with around 300 cars and bikes on display and organisers are hoping for an even bigger turn out in 2017. Supporters can expect to be wowed by a spectacular range of American Muscle Cars, Vintage Cars, Classic British Cars and old Aussie favourites. An outstanding selection of European Cars was displayed alongside a surprising collection of

Organisers are aiming for a family event. Be sure to enjoy the sound off/ start your engines at midday with prize giving taking place at 1pm. Food includes the ever popular mussel fritters and spit roast rolls, and kiddies can be entertained with a bouncy castle and ride on hot rod dodgems. A local DJ will keep the crowd entertained with music through the decades.

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Exhibitors have the chance to enter 3 of the 15 prize categories. Along with the “Best of ..” categories (American Car/Bike, Australian Car, English Car/ Bike, European Car/Bike, Japanese Car/ Bike, Best Hot Rod, Best Custom Bike, Best Commercial Vehicle, Best Vintage Car) there is also a People Choice Vote sponsored by Full Noise Restorations and a bottle of bubbly for the Best Dressed Car Attendant. Exhibitors (vehicle and driver) free.

Dates have been set for the 2017 Art ‘n Tartan Wearable Art Show and many more exciting activities and events. The show is set down for 21 and 22 July 2017, with some exciting new categories. Entry forms are available on our website www.waipumuseum.com/ html/events.htm

Organisers are enormously grateful to all sponsors as their support covers costs and enables all proceeds to beneﬁt the community.

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Bream Bay – economic hotspot in 5-10 years? By Dr Shane Reti, MP Whanagrei

am excited for Bream Bay and the potential that is being realized in the area. A recent economic report backs my enthusiasm with economic analysts, Infometrics, identifying Marsden and Ruakaka as one of four provincial economic hotspots across New Zealand within the next 5-10 years. There are some major economic drivers that are creating this environment in Bream Bay - manufacturing, construction and residential growth, farming and land based industry to highlight a few.

NZ Reﬁning is the biggest manufacturing plant in Northland with a permanent workforce of 300 and almost as many subcontractors. In 2016 the company completed the $ 128M Te Mahi Hou upgrade which at peak employed an extra 400 people. BOC gas has also completed a new $ 40M CO2 facility

at Marsden. Ongoing maintenance from these companies will continue to underpin and complement many Bream Bay engineering companies who also successfully compete for work out of the region. Northport is also busy with increasing opportunities arising from the new container crane. Logs and wood products remain the mainstay of operations for the busy port which also has expansion plans. The construction sector is strong in Bream Bay especially in the residential property market. Increasing popularity, short land supply, and the Auckland halo effect are increasing local land values. The proposed $ 25M four lane highway from Toetoe Rd to Springﬁeld Rd will need local resources to build the highway which will bring beneﬁts of improved safety and decreased travel

time between Whangarei and Bream Bay. Just around the corner from Bream Bay the Hawaiki data cable was recently celebrated at Mangawhai creating opportunities for a data center, power generation, cooling services and other industries to leverage New Zealand’s second international internet cable. Dairy farming has always been a key contributor to the local economy and I am encouraged by increasing recent global dairy prices which filter through to all parts of the Bream Bay economy. Lower dairy production in offshore markets and efficient local production practices are offsetting a relatively high New Zealand dollar. Marsden City is the elephant in the room that needs to reach a conclusion. It is a large piece of visible and valuable real estate that stands as a tangible reminder of the global financial crisis and challenging conditions. I am aware

of a number of business proposals that have come and gone but Marsden City is one of the ﬁnal pieces of the Bream Bay puzzle that needs to fall into place. I have recently driven, walked and biked around Ruakaka and One Tree Point and it is visibly growing and building. It is my privilege as MP to work hard to carry the needs of the growing electorate to Wellington. This involves lobbying for infrastructure such as roads and supporting economic development, in addition to working hard on the Foreign Affairs Defence and Trade Committee to develop new export markets that provide local jobs and export revenue. Bream Bay is on the upturn and I look forward to supporting a strong growth path that will sustain this vibrant community.

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New opportunities focusing on tourism and enterprise

here are a number of opportunities in the tourism and enterprise sectors that are currently underway or in discussion in the Bream Bay Region. Below we look

at three of those major projects that will not only enhance the region, but will be a catalyst for further growth.

1. Hawaiki pipeline cable network (underway) David Wilson, CEO of Northland Inc, says the Bream Bay pipeline connection represents a big win for the Whangarei district and the wider Northland region.

technologies (ICT) investment to New Zealand and Northland.”

“The Hawaiki Cable project is a critical piece of infrastructure that will attract further information and communication

Mr Wilson said three conditions helped Whangarei win out as the preferred site: the fact it was geographically well removed from New Zealand’s existing submarine cables, offering security of supply in the event of a natural disaster; the access to multiple existing

land-based data transfer networks; and the availability of “green” power for future development. Remi Galasso, CEO of Hawaiki, said the company had surveyed the whole coast of Northland and selected Bream Tail in Mangawhai Heads as the best landing site for the cable system. “Good local conditions, suitable water depth for

the cable ship and easy access to terrestrial ﬁbre networks were the key conditions to pick Bream Tail Farm, said Mr Galasso. “The build of the landing station will start early next year to have the station ready by mid-2017.”

– ori Economic Development General Manager and kaikorero George Riley with Hawaiki Chief Executive Remi Galasso, Communications Minister Amy Adams, Prime (L-R) Northland Inc Ma Minister John Key, MP for Whangarei Dr Shane Reti, and Hawaiki investors Malcolm Dick and Sir Eion at the ground breaking ceremony.

2. Twin Coast Discovery Revitalisation Project “This integrated project sees the redevelopment of the Twin Coast Discovery Touring Route over a two-year period to mid-2017” says Paul Davis, the Regional Promotions and Tourism General Manager, Northland Inc.

3. Twin Coast Cycle Way (not yet underway)

the economic contribution of tourism to Northland’s economy by revitalising visitor experiences, attractions, marketing and other visitor services in Northland.”

“This project is a redevelopment of the byway route from SH1 from Mangawhai, Langs Beach, Waipu Cove and Waipu. The project aims to increase

“There is potential to create a more integrated cycling experience for visitors to Northland by linking the Waipu Cycle Way in with Pou HerengaTai –TheTwin Coast CycleTrail. With Pou HerengaTai due to open at the end of December and Waitangi Mountain Bike park opened recently, this development would provide Bream Bay locals and visitors an opportunity to be a part of this unique

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riding experience in Northland” says Paul. For more information about business enterprise or tourism in the region, or Northland Inc, contact: Maria Low Content Manager Phone: 0210 569 234 Email: maria.low@northlandnz.com

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Ruakaka Town Centre

he Ruakaka Town Centre is being expanded and has a further block of four shops being added beside the Fresh Choice Supermarket over Christmas 2016 . These shops all have new businesses opening in them in April 2017. We are receiving expressions

of interest from further businesses for more new shops and ofﬁces to be built in 2017. This is the opportunity for your business to be a part of Ruakaka’s growing future. For further enquiries to Ken Orr, ken@ orrs.co.nz or 0275 70 6 0 50

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• Batteries (keep them separate and we will collect them when we pick up the bag). • Glass • Hazardous waste • Asbestos • Chemicals • Paint • Tyres

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Enrol for study in 2017 If you’ve been planning to study in 2017, now is the time to ﬁnd out what’s on offer at NorthTec. We deliver a wide range of programmes, from feesfree level 2 certiﬁcates to degrees and graduate diplomas. With campuses in all the main centres in Te Tai Tokerau, you can stay close to home while upskilling yourself and starting your learning journey. In 2017 we’re offering six degree subjects, and diplomas in areas as diverse as civil engineering, architectural technology, applied science or conservation and environmental management. You can study sport and recreation at our state-of theart premises at Kensington’s ASB Stadium, or learn a trade at our FutureTrades centre in Whangarei. Our management programmes give you the chance to specialise in accounting, business, project management or transformation and change.

You can also choose to prepare yourself for employment in Northland’s primary industries, from forestry and farming to horticulture and commercial transport. With so many programmes to choose from, you can choose your subject and your starting level. We provide ﬂexible options to help you study around your work and family commitments, and our programmes are suitable for anyone from school leavers to second chance learners. At NorthTec you’re never just a number – with small class sizes and caring, passionate tutors you will receive one-on-one assistance to support you through your studies.

For young people aged 16 to 19 we offer programmes designed to increase general skills, conﬁdence and work-readiness. Our tutors provide great support to help their younger students make plans for their career and their future, set goals and prepare to go into employment or take on higher level studies. So why not challenge yourself and start your learning journey with NorthTec in 2017. You can stay close to home but learn new skills to set you on a path to success. To ﬁnd out more, pop into one of our learning centres and speak to our friendly staff. You can also call 0800 16 2 100, or visit www.northtec.ac.nz to browse all our study options.

All the theory you learn will be put into practice through hands-on project work, so you’ll be ready to step straight into employment when you complete your studies. Many NorthTec students actually start working part-time in their new ﬁeld while studying.

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“ One of the key reasons for coming here is the tutors. They are real, they’re knowledgeable and experienced, and they treat us like peers. They really encourage us to push beyond our own limits and to expand enough to take in new learning and experiences.”

“ The course has really helped me come out of my shell and communicate at work in ways that are effective. Public speaking, being involved in discussions and doing role play were a real stretch for me but with encouragement and constructive feedback I was able to push past my limits and gain a lot of self-conﬁdence.”

“ The quality of the tutoring was priceless and so much more than I expected. It opened my mind and has changed my life and I did well in class. The other students in my course were fully involved in their learning and I recommend anyone who wants to better themselves or upskill looks at what’s available at NorthTec.”

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The Whangarei Racing Club – a great community asset in Ruakaka

he Whangarei Racing Club is an incorporated society, promoting and assisting the development of the sport of thoroughbred horse racing in Northland by conducting race meetings, horse training and other events and functions at its Ruakaka Racecourse.

The Bream Bay Beach adjacent to the racecourse is a critical training asset for the local trainers. It is from this beach environment that the leading training partnership of Donna Logan and Chris Gibbs has prepared horses to go and win major races in NZ and Australia. Racing at Ruakaka is held at various times throughout the year but has

the reputation of being a strategic NZ thoroughbred racing winter racetrack with its sand based proﬁle. Being only a ninety minute drive from Auckland north shore and twenty-ﬁve minutes south of Whangarei in the Marsden Point greater region, the course attracts many summer holiday visitors with the Interislander Summer Festival Race meeting in January, its winter racing season of Saturdays in June, July and August and then its premier Spring Into Racing meeting that features the Tavistock Syndicate Owners’ Northland Breeders Stakes ( LR) .

The recently held Interislander Summer Festival meeting is a casual family day with many free children’s activities. The day attracts families of two to three generations that have gathered together for the celebration of Christmas and the summer holidays. The Ruakaka facility is a key Bream Bay community asset providing recreational facilities to the local pony club and major fund raising opportunities for charitable organizations such as Midwestern Lions, Surf Life Saving Club and school associations. The Club continues work with the local community by utilizing

volunteers to staff the bars, gates, car parks and other raceday roles with the Club making a donation in return to the organisation they represent. Many thanks goes to the volunteers from community organisations such as the Mid-western Lions Club, Bream Bay College, Bream Bay Swim Club, One Tree Point Pony Club, Pulse Dance Group, Waipu Highland Dancing and Ruakaka Beach Surf Life Saving Club. In the ﬁnancial year of 2015/ 16 over $ 15,000 was donated by the Club to these organisations in appreciation for their volunteer work for the Club.

RACE DATES 2016/17

Wed 17 May - Lion Red Pubs & Clubs Punters Challenge Sat 17 June - Opening Day Winter Season Sat 8 July - Northpine Waipu Cup with Waipu in Tartan Sat 22 July - ITM Whangarei Gold Cup

Whangarei Racing Club is a not for proﬁt Club that has developed the Ruakaka racecourse adjacent to Bream Bay since 1976. On average nearly 100 horses are trained at the course six days a week with the local trainers employing many staff. The facility also has the pony club grounds. The Club is a true community asset with a number of local groups manning the gates, bars, carparking, rubbish collection etc on the racedays to raise funds for their Lions Club, school, swimming, pony or life saving club. The racecourse is a strategic racing and training venue for Northland and its sand proﬁle track provides for the best winter racing surface in NZ.

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Bream Bay supports a diverse lifestyle

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Ruakaka Skate Park – built by the Community for the Community

he young people of Ruakaka have been asking for a Skate Park since the 1990’s. Finally, after many years of waiting, the Ruakaka Skate Park is now a reality. A huge milestone was reached when resource consent was granted on the 24th of April 2014. Our goal was to raise $ 55,000 and through numerous fundraising events, donations and grants from the Lottery Grants and Foundation North, we managed to raise $ 6 8,000.

The construction site was blessed before commencing construction on the 18th of January this year. An overwhelming number of trades people and people within the community gifted their weekends to this cause and helped build this Skate Park. Local businesses, Whangarei businesses and businesses from Auckland also donated materials and their time to

the value of $ 107,000. That means the Skate Park was funded entirely by the community, local businesses and businesses from surrounding areas. Not only have we built a Skate Park but also added a pump track, a ﬂat track and a new picnic area. Despite of all the help however, we are still facing a shortfall of $ 30,000 and fundraising efforts continue.

To honor all our sponsors and volunteers we have prepared two plaques bearing their names which will be permanently displayed around the picnic area. The ﬁnished Skate Park was blessed again on the 17th of September and it has been a joy to see this Skate Park buzzing with young people enjoying themselves.

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New State Highway - SH15 N

orthland’s newest state highway, State Highway 15, will connect freight to export markets, visitors to the region’s natural beauty and heritage, and people to education and employment

The NZTransport Agency took over the operation and maintenance of the 9 6km of roads includingTe Pua Road, Mangakahia Road, Otaika V alley Road and Loop Road in August. TheTransport Agency’s Regional Director for Northland and Auckland, Ernst Zö llner, says improving the inland freight route is vital to the region’s economy. “These roads are a vital link between the region’s 50-thousand hectares of forestry and its ability to move timber products off-shore at the port.” Providing safe, resilient transport connections for freight, communities and visitors is key to the Government’s commitment through the Transport Agency to lifting Northland’s economic growth and wellbeing. Having these 9 6km of Northland’s road network maintained and operated as a state highway will help keep Northland connected, ensuring there are three strong routes.There are regular unplanned events due to crashes and weather, which have an impact on freight getting to the port, tourists visiting the region and people’s ability to get to work. State Highway 15 begins atTe Pua Road, Kaikohe, and ends at the port, incorporating a section of State Highway 1 from Loop Road to the Ruakaka roundabout. As part of the road reclassiﬁcation the section of SH15A (Port Marsden Highway) east to the port, will be simpliﬁed to SH15. The improvements will also make it safer and easier to use for the communities using the roads as well as allowing freight vehicles to safely access State Highway 1.

Since August, theTransport Agency has been working to bring the roads up to state highway standard through improved litter removal, drainage and vegetation clearance. Communities along the state highway can also look forward to better road maintenance, line markings and improvements to road safety. “The new State Highway 15 sits within our Connecting Northland strategy, which includes transport improvements across the Northland road network. Some of these wider improvements will provide a direct beneﬁt to State Highway 15, in particular the upgrade of the Loop Road intersection,” says Mr Zö llner. “In addition, the NorthlandTransportation Alliance will be delivering an integrated approach to transport improvements for the region, bringing together transport and roading staff from all the northern councils.” Northland RegionalTransport Committee chairman and regional councillor John Bain says the declaration of State Highway 15 marks a signiﬁcant point in the history of the inland route. “We are committed to seeing transport enable a strong economy in Northland. The creation of State Highway 15 has been a great outcome for the communities that surround it, and for everyone who travels over it, providing an increasingly safe, resilient route through inland Northland.” “Together with the creation of the Northland Transportation Alliance, we are seeing a better way of working together. We’ll have safe and resilient transport connections for freight and more connected communities and visitors as a result.”

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Marsden Cove on the move – why the regions are so desirable

he current Auckland housing market is still a hot topic, more and more families are electing to cash up their relatively expensive Auckland home to seek better living alternatives in desirable destinations like Marsden Cove Water Ways. With increasing popularity, Marsden Cove is rapidly becoming Northlands premier boating destination, and Whangarei districts most desirable neighbourhood. The unique and comprehensively planned marine village found just within mouth of the Whangarei Harbour offers a waterfront lifestyle that is second to none. Complete with a world-class 230 berth Marina at its centre, waterfront retail and public boating facilities, and the surrounding residential canal development.

As a gateway to Northlands marine playground, Marsden Cove is where boating is made easy, residents can simply cast-off the ropes and within minutes pursue boating activities on the Whangarei Harbour and beyond. Some residents prefer to stay within the pristine water of the canals and enjoy swimming, kayaking or paddle boarding. Having lived in Papamoa Beach, Bruce Q uedley and his wife K ay are happy they made the move to Marsden Cove “ In the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s we would often stay with friends at Pauanui and we both liked the concept of living by the canal. We ﬁnally made the move a few months ago, every day feels like we are on holiday, we have made so many new friends. The best thing is that we are still only an hour and a half away from family and our grandchildren in Auckland. We just love the environment,

Marsden Cove is fast becoming Northlands most desirable destination, with sections starting from only $ 340,000, and stunning waterfront sites, located on the canal from $ 590,000. Several new stages are also advancing as sales continue to increase. This includes the newest to the market, stage 4; comprising of 28 non-canal lots. Demand is so high that there are only 4 sections left in this stage with plans to release the next stage in early 2017.

bedroom duplexes which will range from upwards of $ 450,000. The Village will aim to accommodate the needs of the active retiree in the 65+ age bracket (spouse may be younger) and will deliver retirement living unlike anything else available in the North. Residents will be able to enjoy amenities that offer a range of social activities with the added beneﬁt of a unique waterfront location enabling boating, swimming and many other water activities.

Mid 2017 will see the start of construction on The Anchorage retirement village. The Anchorage will include a 200+ unit development, accommodation options including apartments, villa’s and attached townhouses. The ﬁrst units available will comprise non-waterfront 2 & 3

To experience the unique lifestyle that Marsden Cove has to offer, visit the show home at 37 Waitemata Drive, Marsden Cove and chat to the friendly sales staff or visit www.marsdencove. co.nz to express your interest to purchase your piece of paradise.

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The Diversity of Bream Bay By Vibeke ( Vee) Wright Business Development Officer Marsden Maritime Holdings

usiness development is strong in the Greater Marsden Point Area. Northport and NZ Reﬁning contribute 10% to Northland’s GDP, not taking into account the GDP contribution of the industries/ product that is exported across the port. Northport CEO Jon Moore has suggested

that Marsden Maritime Holdings Ltd shares the cost ( and the glory! ) Marsden Maritime Holdings has recently completed a large warehouse for a new tenant, Extrutec, which has relocated from Auckland. Extrutec manufactures filaments made from a variety of polymers, with products including commercial fishing line, 3D printing filaments,

lawn cutting ﬁlaments and medical use products. The Extruc move to the north is an example of the increasing interest that Marsden Maritime Holdings is seeing from Auckland-based ﬁrms that want to expand or re-locate out of the City as a result of premium land costs, population growth and congestion there. Marsden Maritime Holdings is currently engaging with a number of enterprises that are looking at relocating to our region.

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is an established restaurant in the heart of Marsden Cove Marina. It is run by a bunch of passionate foodies who believe “where our food comes from matters.” hey believe a great diet consists of eating from the land & the sea with a few delicious indulgences along the way. The team insist their coffee is the foundation of the local food pyramid. Since the beginning, the team wanted to rid the kitchen of as many packaged items as possible. If they can make it from scratch they will, everything from their aioli, tartare, broth and bbq rib sauce to their daily baked cabinet treats are made in house. Chances are you have tried their famous carrot and ginger cake, the cream cheese icing alone is worth the 25 minute drive out from Whangarei. This summer they have teamed up with 2 Michelin star executive chef Jay Maunder to create a healthy and delicious share plates menu. The menu is designed so you can have a dish on your own or you can buy a few and share with friends. The flavour of each dishe is designed to complement the other menu options. If you had favourites before do not despair, they have kept their well-known classics like the seafood chowder and sweet n smoky BBQ ribs .The menu is filled with local quality produce and still has the great robust Land & Sea flavours they are known for.

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2017 2 Vibeke says “We are also working hard to market the attributes of the Greater Marsden Point Area, both within the Whangarei District and beyond. We’ve recently completed two documents of which are available on our website www.marsdenmaritime.co.nz “My experience is probably common, before starting with Marsden Maritime Holdings, and despite living in Northland for many, many years, I had only the faintest idea of what was out here. It really is an incredible place; if only people knew it was here!”

Garth Mortensen of North Sawn Lumber is the new President –there is deﬁnitely heightened optimism and enthusiasm about the local and regional economy. The Ruakaka Racing Club has recently appointed a new manager, Bill Cogan who comes with a wealth of experience and is injecting some fresh energy into the Racing Club and race days.

As a result of the new inland State Highway 15, NZTA has decided to replace road signs from the Ruakaka Roundabout, including for the ﬁrst time directions to Marsden Cove and Northport. The signs previously referred inconsistently and simply to “Port”. The diversity of the region is what appeals to many who are able to work and play here.

For more information: Contact Vibeke at Marsden Maritime Holdings P O Box 196, Ruakaka 0151 8 Marsden Bay Drive, Marsden Point DDI Phone: 09 432 5053 Mobile: 0220 289 096 Email: vw@marsdenmaritime.co.nz

Marsden Maritime Holdings has recently started construction of a boat haul-out and hard stand facility at the Marsden Cove Marina. We expect the project to be complete and operational by mid2017. The facility will have simultaneous capacity for c. 30 vessels requiring repairs and maintenance, as well as longer term trailer boat storage. “We are nearing completion of a new block of commercial units at Marsden Cove Village and are turning our minds to the next possible phase of expansion – we think the haul-out and hardstand facility will be a game changer for the area as boaties seek goods and services locally to support their needs while vessels are being repaired and maintained”. “Incidentally, we’re also completing a number of “beautiﬁcation” projects at the Marina Village – new road signs, gardens, a fantastic mural, park benches and more… While these don’t directly link to business development, they are expected to help lift the Village’s proﬁle and make stays there more enjoyable” says Vibeke. The Ruakaka Economic Development Group has regrouped after a long hiatus.

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Development in the Greater Marsden Point Area

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arsden Maritime Holdings Ltd (MMH) – part owner of Northport Ltd – is a significant landowner at Marsden Point and at the forefront of attracting people to the area. Together, the two companies are working hard to put the Greater Marsden Point Area on the map. MMH CEO Graham Wallace says that despite its importance to Northland’s economy, many residents of the wider region have little idea about what can be found in the area. “Newcomers are definitely pleasantly surprised. We often hear about how they’ve driven past the State Highway turn-off, never realising the potential that lay just a few kilometres down the road.” “The Greater Marsden Point area punches above its weight. For example, it accounts for only 0.02% of Northland’s area, but Marsden Point alone contributes about 10% of the region’s GDP – and that’s not counting the GDP contribution of industries and products that are exported through the port.” Northport Ltd CEO Jon Moore points out that Infometric’s recent forecasting report identified

Marsden Point/Ruakaka as a regional hot-spot, validating his view that it’s an area whose time has come. “We’re frequently hearing about frustrations of operators based in Auckland who lack space to grow, or waste time in traffic congestion. But it’s got an ever-growing population that needs imported goods. Northport definitely has a role to play to ease the burden and assist in efficient delivery of products to that market.” And yet, Mr Wallace notes, “It has a spacious environment with beaches, recreation, and fantastic scenery, but there’s established business and industrial zones ready for development that won’t compromise residential lifestyles.” MMH is developing a boat haul-out service and hardstand facility at the Marsden Cove Marina – another of its assets – which is expected to open in mid-2017. “This development is particularly welcome as it opens up greater opportunities for boaties to repair, maintain and store their vessels, as well as for marine service providers to expand their base”, Mr Wallace said.

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TheWaipu Cycle andWalkway Stage 2 planning underway Have you seen the painted bikes around Waipu Village this summer? Gear up and bring your visitors and family to the annual festival and picnic at Waipu Cove on Friday 13 January, from 4pm to 7pm, in support of the local cycle and walkway. Take part in the treasure hunt and listen to live music from Zara and

Bruce Clarke. A highlight is the rafﬂe for an electric bike and a child’s bike sponsored by Northpine, Avanti, Bream Bay Realty and Jan Malone. It’s all for a good cause- continuing to build the cycle and walkway from Waipu Village to the Cove. The ﬁrst 2km of this trail, connecting Waipu Village with Riverview Place, is proving itself a worthy community asset. The trail is booming with

users of all ages and mobility. Truly fantastic donors, sponsors, grant funders, local businesses and Whangarei District Council have made this project possible. Now we› re starting to plan for stage 2; from Estuary View Heights to Waipu Cove. There› s plenty to do with talking to property owners and designing a safe, easy to use route.

And there’s more money to raise to help build a resilient and durable trail. Recent community consultation gave strong support for the overall concept of a trail from the village to the beach. Several route options for the rest of the trail were presented and many pros and cons of each are being considered. These are all being worked through and expert advice will be sought before ﬁnal decisions are made.

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The Evolving Village of Waipu By Bruce Larsen

aipu is an area steeped in history but it also has an eye on the future. Established through the unique migration of the Rev. Norman McLeod and his followers who sailed from Scotland, via Nova Scotia and Melbourne to Waipu in the 1850’s, the township has undergone many changes over the years. Originally set up as a highly successful Gaelic speaking community based around the suitability of the area for ﬁshing, ship building and farming, Waipu now supports tourism, various industries, a thriving main street community and a very unique character.

Over the years Waipu has retained its strong Celtic heritage and still hosts the annual Highland games which started way back in 1871, on the 1st of January each year.The Waipu Museum provides a unique insight into the history of the area, the adventures of the migrants and the contributions of the founding settlers. The Pipe Band and the Caledonian park all point to the determination of the descendants of the settlers to keep their heritage alive, while the local rugby club which has just celebrated 140 years, is still a focus of winter life. However, the village has had to evolve and mature to withstand changes over the years. When the State Highway 1 by-pass went through, the town suddenly found itself without the life-blood of “through–trafﬁc”.This caused signiﬁcant disruptions and hardship to many businesses in the main street. However

with two of the best beaches in Northland (Waipu Cove and Uretiti) on its doorstep driving increasing tourist and visitor numbers, better infrastructure providing connections back to Auckland for retirees and others wishing to live in the north, the township is once again thriving. Over winter the tourist numbers slow down so the Waipu Business and Promotions Group has developed the “Waipu in Tartan” celebration. Based around InternationalTartan day on the 1st of July, Waipu celebrates a series of events sponsored by local business to break the gloom of the slow winter months.The museum runs the highly popular and very professional “Art nTartan” show, there are various competitions, parades and site visits, all with a tartan theme.

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With the current “second migration” underway as people cash up in Auckland and move north, Waipu is again considering its future. Close enough to both Auckland and Whangarei; with beautiful scenery and great people, the only thing missing for future development is high speed internet. Waipu is a great spot for small, innovative industry where entrepreneurs wish to be inspired by beautiful surroundings and a great lifestyle. The Hawaiki cable connecting NZ with the USA is under development and is coming ashore down the coast at Mangawhai. This is potentially a huge opportunity that should deliver an economic boost for the region as complimentary industries consider migrating to the area. Imagine living in paradise and connecting with the world!!

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n 2005 a programme for Gifted And Talented students in the three Bream Bay Schools (Ruakaka, One Tree Point and Waipu) was initiated through a Ministry of Education Collaboration Fund. The three Principals at that time (Bob Peni, Adrian Smith and Paul Ramsay) identified the children and employed Michelle ParsonsSim to take the group once a week for 25 weeks of the year. There were two groups – Years 3/4 students and Years 5/6 students. The programme focused on different learning areas to the normal school day and divergent thinking and discussion was encouraged. A camp at the very start of the programme led to the name Great White Sharks (GWS) – to reflect the students’ voracious appetite for learning. However, by the end of 2006 Ministry funding was depleted and filing milestone reports for the Ministry was proving taxing, so outside sponsorship was sought. Northpine stepped up to the plate, beginning an ongoing partnership with these three schools that has so far contributed about $80,000 and allowed the three schools to continue offering an extended learning programme to Bream Bay’s most gifted and talented schoolchildren. Over the years the GWS programme has morphed into running separate modules to recognise specific forms of talent – in Science, Art, Music, Physical Education and Technology. In the last two years this has extended to Te Reo. An annual Wananga has been run based at the Takahiwai Marae for gifted and talented Maori. The Wananga has also included the bilingual class at Bream Bay College.

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“Several of our past GWS children have done extremely well at college and have moved on to university,” says Marilyn Dunn, Principal of Ruakaka School. “The confidence these children gain by being given this opportunity cannot be measured. This is the one chance they get to work alongside like-minded learners and the fear of standing out as the tall poppy is diminished.” “Our past Great White Sharks have stood out both academically and in leadership in later life,” adds Paul Ramsay, Principal of Waipu Primary School. “Several have taken out top prizes and dux awards at College. Just last year one of our former GWS was declared dux of Bream Bay College. Many have been school leaders and/or prefects in the various colleges they have attended.” Northpine congratulates all involved in this outstanding education initiative that is helping us to build a stronger local community.

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Since then the commissions and personal builds have become hot property in both community and private spaces. From complete driftwood horse

herds to birds that invoke movement and ﬂight Greg seems to capture the mood of an individual animal. Working from his home in Waipu he travels multiple hours to desolate beaches collecting incredibly beautiful hardwoods to complete his commissions, not only making beautiful sculptures from it but each unique piece of wood involved speaking for itself with it’s rare beauty.

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Marvyn and Doug Smith – inspiring local generosity M

arvyn and Doug are altruists. They say that they have been fortunate in their life and the choices they have made. They are proud to be in a position to provide signiﬁcant funds to worthy organisations. Giving with a warm hand rather than a cold heart is a pleasure they enjoy.

After a long time looking, Marvyn found land at Waipu Cove which had the WOW factor. She could see potential past the gorse ridden pasture. They worked hard to develop buildings and a garden landscape. When, ﬁnally able to subdivide they covenanted the roadside slopes to the Q E2 Open Space Trust to preserve the native landscape. The proceeds from subdivision provided more money than they needed so they set up their Charitable Trust. With their prudent stewardship, they have been able to support youth achievement and many charities ( mainly local) particularly those with a strong volunteer base. Waipu is renowned for the volunteers that serve the community in so many ways. Getting older, Marvyn and Doug decided to wind up their Trust and distribute the money to the organisations they have favoured. They hope that the funds provided will continue to encourage and support the great contribution volunteers make. Two of the beneﬁciaries of Marvyn and Doug’s generosity are the Waipu Museum and the Waipu Surf Lifesaving Club. Marvyn is a keen supporter of

the Museum and gives her time readily and happily as a volunteer. Their gift to the Museum has been tagged as an operational fund. The gift to the Surf Lifesaving Club will assist with the wonderful work done to keep locals and visitors safe in the water. All of Marvyn and Doug’s children were members of surf lifesaving club’s over many years. Both gifts will be endowed through the Waipu Endowment Fund Trust, which is a subsidiary of the Northland Foundation. The money will be invested, and the capital retained so that the interest can be used as a sustainable

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The Cove Fish Fry ‘ ‘ The Cove Fish Fry is a gathering of positive and like-minded surfers and shapers sharing a day at the beach. The original format of the Fish Fry was based around the Fish surfboard but as the event has evolved and spread throughout the world it has become open to all forms of surf craft — ﬁsh, logs, hulls, hand planes, mats, the list goes on. The Cove Fish Fry is a noncompetitive and non-commercial event.,’’ he said. Mr Cunningham said one of the great aspects about the event was that people were now bringing along boards that had been made after they had visited earlier Fish Fry’s. Michael Cunningham, Creator and Organiser of The Cove Fish Fry

orthland surﬁng legend Ross Edge passed away this year, but his memory will take pride of place at a unique Northland surﬁng event next year.

A surfboard dedicated to Mr Edge — an iconic ﬁgure on the Northland surﬁng scene for almost 6 0 years — will feature at the Cove Fish Fry event at Waipu Cove on March 12 in honour of the late surfer, organiser Michael Cunningham said. Mr Cunningham said the fourth edition of the Fish Fry was already attracting plenty of interest, with surfers, and board makers coming from across the country and some even from overseas likely to turn up. Well over 1000 people are expected for the event, which starts at 8am and will go through until about 4pm.

‘ ‘ One guy is bringing three or four that he had made because of earlier Fish Fry’s and one is a Steve Lis Fish — who is what the original Fish Fry was named after — and he’s dedicated the board to Ross Edge, who is an absolute surfing legend up here,’’ Mr Cunningham said. “ Given Ross’ standing, it will be great to have something like that there remembering and recognising Ross.’’ He said several other members of Northland’s surfing fraternity had also passed away in the past year and they too would be honoured during the event. Mr Cunningham said the Cove Fish Fry is now an established event on the New Zealand surfing calendar and would keep growing. For more information check out the Fish Fry blog thecovefishfry.blogspot.co.nz or email mmm.cunningham@ xtra.co.nz.

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Whangarei Heads. Internal access to a single garage. Upstairs: Two

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bedrooms, master opens to a private balcony plus semi-ensuite, open

Melva Hartnell

plan living flows to a spacious balcony, again with awesome views.

M 027 499 8463 B 0800 80 20 40

Internal access to single garage. Situated in La Pointe Beach Estate amongst a private golf course, and tennis court for the exclusive use of the residents. Walk to a sandy beach, handy to Yacht Club, boat

Toni Beer

ramp, Primary School, Marsden Cove Marina and boat ramp, Ruakaka

M 021 544 569 B 0800 80 20 40

Surf Beach and local amenities.

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fabulous flow to the paved patio. Awesome views to Mt Manaia and

Family home, shared holiday home or investment - so many options.

All companies within this composite are Members of Bayleys Realty Group

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