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April 23 2021

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Fifty years of service

u by Ann van Engelen

Recently, Brian Jaques of Kaiwaka was presented with a certificate recognising his 50 years’ service as a Justice of the Peace. “I was born and bred here in Kaiwaka with my dad buying the local Four Square in 1924. My brothers and I worked in it from 1950, and it remained in the family until my son sold it in November last year,” said Brian. “I used to be on the Otamatea County Council, and they were short of JPs and asked if I would become one. I loved my time in the position — everything about it was great. I enjoyed meeting people and helping them with documents they needed signing. Kaiwaka is an awesome town. I have seen lots of changes in the last few years and it is going ahead well.” Northland JPs Association president Jules Flight says Brian would have seen thousands of clients in his 50 years of service. “He saw people primarily in Jaques Four Square. “The fact that he worked in the family business is a huge accomplishment. Having a JP in a public shop made it more community focussed. He still came to training right up until his

recent retirement. There are not many people who have been a JP for 50 years. He was 36 years old when he took up the role — that is quite young. “Once his service is gazetted by the Ministry of Justice, he will get another badge. You get gazetted after 10 years’ service, and Brian has done five times that. “We had a surprise morning tea for him with all his family. “He has left a big hole, and we hope more people will come forward to fill the gap. At present, we have Wendy Howard at the library, but we can always do with more people. It is a process to get appointed, but it is well worth the effort. “We do a lot of work such as affidavits and statutory declarations and certifying passport IDs for dealing with banks or KiwiSaver withdrawals and things. “We are proud of all the years of work Brian has given to the Kaiwaka community and wish him well in the future.” ¢

p Brian Jaques was recently acknowledged for his 50 years’ of service to the Kaiwaka community as a Justice of the Peace

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Look down on the seagulls

Holidays at the museum

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u by Ann van Engelen

Tripadvisor gives it five stars and calls it one of New Zealand’s finest short walks. The Department of Conservation, curators and guardians of this local treasure concur, with even its factual website waxing poetic about this slice of coastal track.

On Wednesday, April 28, Mike Pero Mangawhai is sponsoring a school holiday programme at the Mangawhai Museum.

p The natural history display at the Mangawhai Museum p The start of the Cliff Walkway, with views out to the Hen and Chickens Islands and Sail Rock

‘The rugged beauty of New Zealand’s coast unfolds with panoramic views offering spectacular photo opportunities along this walk from the shoreline to the clifftops. It’s suitable for children and is one of our best short walks.’ So say the people who maintain the Mangawhai Cliffs Walkway, a place where you can look down on seabirds flying above the ocean. Once many visitors reach the seashore by Sentinel Rock and the Mangawhai surf lifesaver’s clubrooms, they think the view could not get any better. The fact is, this is just the start of the Cliffs Walkway, which rises steadily but gently along the shoreline, cresting the geological shear where the Brynderwyn Ranges meet the ocean. It means dramatic rock formations, windswept palms and pohutukawa, and views clear

across to the tip of the Coromandel on a clear day. Standing atop the cliffs as they march away north to Bream Tail, you’re closer to Cape Colville than downtown Auckland. Bream Tail is known as Paepae-o-Tu in te reo Maori. A paepae is an orator’s seat, reserved to those who speak formally on the marae, while Tu was the ancient Maori atua or god of warfare, but also of fishing and hunting. From atop the final lookout of the trail, one can truly assume a ‘godlike’ view over the ocean. Visitors have reported looking down through clear water to see whales or schools of sharks cruising by. This easy two to three-hour walking track spans nine kilometres of some of the best coastal views in the world. It’s recommended for those with a normal to moderate level of fitness. ¢

“The activity will be organised by the Mangawhai Artists with last week’s activity organised by the Mangawhai Shed. The programme is $25 per person with limited spaces from 9.30am–noon with lunch and morning tea included,” says manager Emma Gray. “The title is Up Close in the Museum. We also have our Toys through the Ages special exhibition that has been extended through to the end of May/ early June. It has been our most popular special exhibit yet. Our next proposed special exhibition is called Snapshots of the Olympics. We are currently liaising with former local Olympians as last year was meant to be New Zealand’s 100th anniversary of Olympic involvement. With the Olympics set to take place in late July, we still want to celebrate the event. “The museum is a great place for families to come and visit. We have lots of stories to tell, including an

epic battle of the Maori Wars, the lost bullion offshore, the secret gathering of machinery and the current struggle to save the critically endangered fairy tern. “Visitors can go for a walk around the historic village next door and see the old buildings, which have been restored. In a couple of weeks, we have the vessel Daring coming up to be temporarily stored next door, which is exciting for the area. “People who come to the museum often are amazed as many never realised how much history is in the area. We have a great group of volunteers, and at present, we have two Cornhole boards built by Bert Sainsbury and painted by Bill Naish. All the corn bags were sewn by Kathy Gordon. “They are a fine example of the team effort this museum runs on. The game is a great idea for people to come and try during the school holidays.” ¢

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Artists and golfers good neighbours u by Andy Bryenton

On the eve of a four-way exhibition showcasing the latest works by a group from Mangawhai Artists Inc, the organisation that promotes creativity in the beachside town is full of praise of a ‘good neighbour’ of the sporting kind. This evening at 6pm, Mangawhai Artists members Marina Bagley, MaryAnne Boyd, Edie Chappell and Sheryl Jury joined forces to present Frame of Mind. It’s an eclectic collection of works covering the spectrum from twodimensional images redolent with colour, light and shadow, and threedimensional objects formed by hand and finished in vivid shades. This fresh outpouring of creative talent comes right after a successful season for the Mangawhai Artists. Their latesummer art trail thrived despite Covid fears; a drawing class for absolute beginners has bolstered the ranks and built confidence. The Kaipara District Council has featured many works from Mangawhai Artists in their local offices. This period of growth has not come without cost, however, for the volunteer-based organisation. “We’re somewhere between aspiring to be a more professional gallery and being a group of supportive enthusiasts and friends. It’s quite a warm community,” says Mary-Anne Boyd, president of the group and a featured artist in Frame of Mind.

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It brings the conversation around to a ‘good neighbour’ to the south, singled out for praise by the artists’ organisation. “Tara Iti Golf Club has been a fantastic neighbour, and very involved in the wider community beyond sportspeople,” says Mary-Anne. “Recently, they organised a charity tournament, set to become an annual fixture. They put $100,000 into the local area via this day of play, and we were lucky enough to have four representatives there, bringing in a $5,000 funding boost.” The entirety of the Mangawhai Ar tists group offered thanks to Geraldine Speed, Sue Cleland, Gordon Buswell and Paul Tremewan, who played in the Tara Iti Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, April 15, in support of the cause. The funds raised will help keep freeto-the-public events such as Frame of Mind on the calendar and also assist in nurturing new artistic talent. Some opine that Tara Iti Golf Club itself is a work of sculpture on a grand scale; the course is ranked as one of the world’s best and often tops lists of the planet’s most scenic places to tee off. ¢

Tara Iti Golf Club has been a fantastic neighbour

p Artist Marina Bagley paints poppies in a timely Anzac moment — works like hers will reach a wider audience thanks to help from Tara Iti Golf Club

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p Mangawhai artist Sheryl Jury with one of her Op Shop series; now she’s about to launch into a four-way exhibition with other Mangawhai artists

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Gardens aren’t just for grown-ups u by Liz Clark

With the school holidays now here, finding ways and means to keep bored children occupied can be a challenge — how about some gardening fun instead? From preschoolers to older children, getting them involved with growing anything from flowers to vegetables can be fun and a valuable learning experience. It’s surprising what can be grown in small containers or even gumboots. We’ll take a look at some fun-filled activities for the next generation of gardeners. Since it’s coming into gumboot season now winter is just around the corner, the old leaky ones will be ready to be thrown away. However, before you do, consider getting some nontoxic paint and getting the children to decorate it with their own creative artworks. Even their old gumboots can be utilised to make some colourful and fun containers for seasonal flowers. Fill up the decorated gumboots with potting mix and a bit of seed raising mix, then sprinkle with some flower seeds. During the autumn months, petunias, violas, snapdragons and other colourful flowers can be put in. Smaller-growing lavender plants can also be another option or even succulents. Also, use old high-heeled closed-toe shoes or sneakers and fill them up with flowers or small cacti. An old pair of denim dungarees are another fun way to create a hanging

garden on a wall. Sew up the bottoms, turn them around and fill them up with soil and plant with flowers and succulent plants. The same can be done with a pair of old denim shorts for a fun pot. Ensure the legs are sewn up tightly. These can be lined with a waterproof liner, so they last a little longer. Get the children to plant them with flowers and herbs or even fancy coloured lettuces and miniature sunflowers such as the fluffy petalled Teddy Bear cultivar. If it’s too wet and rainy outside, decorating river stones with colourful designs can be another way to fill in time. These can be placed around the garden or put around the base of pots to create a fun, colourful statement courtesy of the younger gardeners in the family. Fill up a wide-necked jar, such as a preserving jar, with pebbles at the bottom. Add in some soil and plant with cacti or baby houseplants from a local garden centre to create a child’s terrarium. Other fun activities to try out are making a native bee house, worm farm, growing beans in decorated small pots and making a ‘kids only’ zone. Look online for more ideas and holiday fun in the garden.

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Take inspiration from architects’ best u by Andy Bryenton

They’re the Academy Awards of design, the builders’ Golden Globes; the New Zealand Master Builders Home of the Year Awards has been handing out coveted titles for many years. Each of those years is reflecting in the styles, materials and designs utilised in the winning homes. This year 359 entries contested awards across many price-bracket categories, reflecting the ways in which graceful execution of architectural principles could be achieved with modest budgets and small spaces, as well as with grander designs. There were also awards for specific rooms, such as bathrooms and kitchens, awards for outdoor spaces and landscaping, and a special award for sustainability. “House of the Year continues to showcase what is possible in home building each year, across all price brackets,” said David Kelly, chief executive of the Master Builders Association. “We are delighted to play our part, supporting homeowners by protecting their investment during the build and for the next 10 years. Building guarantees are an essential part of

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Blending modern techniques and light, airy glazed areas with traditional stone created a visual impact. While it was the small details that impressed, this home also took out the supreme bathroom award. “This home is an outstanding example of the builder’s attention to detail. Clever use of natural materials creates an intriguing home that has visual warmth and a harmonious

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p Elizabeth believes dance is not just about tutus and crowns — it is about artistic ability, creativity and technique and encourages people of all ages to pursue lessons if they have an interest

Dancing in the bay u by Ann van Engelen

World travelled dancer Elizabeth Harvey has been involved with ballet since she was a young child and is now the owner of Bream Bay Ballet. “Bream Bay Ballet is a dance school teaching the Royal Academy of Dance and Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing syllabus, jazz and ballet in Ruakaka,” says Elizabeth. “I started classes when I was five years old and have never stopped. I am 63 years old this year. My parents are both artists — mum a painter and dad a musician. His heart was in his music, and I always wanted to dance. I grew up in St Heliers and started dance at the Gee School of Ballet. “I later moved to Nettle Edwards School of Dance as mum knew I was good, so ensured I went to the best teachers possible. That is when I met Russell Kerr. He is New Zealand’s most renowned choreographer. His prolific output for the Royal New Zealand Ballet has earned him the reputation of Father of Ballet. “I left school at 15 years old and went to the Auckland Ballet Theatre. I was a full company member from the age of 17. I saved my pennies and moved to London to pursue my career.”

Elizabeth was offered contracts in Germany but joined a ballet company in Iran. Due to the Iranian Revolution, she returned to London. “The British Ballet Theatre collapsed, so I auditioned for the Bluebell Girls dance troupe. I thought I would go to Paris but was sent to Las Vegas, where I spent 17 years doing shows and travelling the world, but I never let classical dance go.

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I started classes when I was five years old

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“I came home and joined the Royal New Zealand Ballet and toured with them and left the stage at 40.” Elizabeth established Dance Unlimited and acquired East Auckland Performing Arts, which was an NZQA tertiary institution, 15 years later. “In 2015, the National government removed funding for small private

training establishments. That meant students couldn’t get student loans, so I closed. I returned to Abu Dhabi, Dubai and then Beijing, teaching for a very large international ballet school. “I returned to New Zealand on December 28 last year and took over Bream Bay Ballet from Kristin Orr. It is such a beautiful area with room for a strong ballet school here. “There are lots of established schools teaching jazz and things but not a lot on the classical ballet side. What I have to offer is different as I have done all sides of dance theatre professionally — it is my niche. “I teach children from a very young age through to their professional career and am hoping to establish a branch of the Auckland Youth Performing Arts Trust here in Northland with longterm projects. “Movement is the way I communicate and express myself. It is where I find my place in the world. I love nurturing children, and the dance studio is a constant. The teacher is there

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p Students at Bream Bay Ballet are taught to dance using age-appropriate music and costumes

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Anyone can dance, it is for everyone, and it is never too late to learn

to provide stability, discipline and structure. Children learn to accept criticism and to strive toward their best ability. “I have strong family values, morals and ethics and believe strongly in child-appropriate work and costumes. I have a great dislike of children being exposed to adult music. There is a rich history of dance on top of technique. It is not about high legs and tricks — it is about art history and understanding the integrity of the art. “Coming from a very theatrical family, I had some of the greatest teachers in the dance world for my time. People from professional backgrounds such as Jacqui Trimmer, Russell Kerr and Lyn Seymour from the Royal Ballet helped me along the way with lessons. “In the future, I would love to bring amazing people here, such as Carl Myers, the former senior principal of the Royal Ballet Company. I would love to share their experience with children up here. The talent we have is as good as anywhere else.

“I believe it is important for parents to ask dance teachers their qualifications. Children are vulnerable, and we need to teach them what is appropriate at all age levels. They need to be aware of what can go wrong as damage can be permanent. “To be a RAD teacher, you do a long and arduous exam, including research and a three-year-long distance learning certification diploma, which costs $13,000. “We are also expected to keep our training up and are police checked. “It is my responsibility to teach every child to the best of my ability to be a professional dancer if they have got the talent. It is a huge disservice not to give them the full education to be the best they can be. “Even little country children can become a world performing star. Whangarei dancer Aurelian Child-de Brocas came to me at 12 years old. He was a skinny, talented boy with asthma, originally taught by Tess Graham and is now in Ballet Hoff in Germany.

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“Josephine Searle from Kawakawa is now working all over the world in circus. You simply need a good teacher. It only takes one incompetent person to ruin everything. “I allow parents to come and go during my lessons so they can hear and see what I do. Nothing inappropriate is said or done. “I never yell and scream at children and always give a positive remark before a criticism and reward them for jobs well done. “Ballet is very beautiful. It is not necessarily tutus and crowns — it is a technique and form of dance. The classical technique underpins all other forms of dance. If you want a job in a show, like Disney, for instance, the first thing you get is a ballet combination at the interview. You will not get a job if you can’t do it. “Anyone can dance, it is for everyone, and it is never too late to learn. I offer the RAD Silver Swans programme for over 50s and teach adult ballet on Tuesdays at 1.30pm.

One student is nearly 80 years old. You can feel beautiful but are learning and stretching your body in a safe way with lots of options and support for your level of fitness. “The exercise helps to keep balance and directional change. The brain has to remember things, and it is an opportunity for older ladies to get together for a weekly lesson. “The future for ballet is bright — it hasn’t gone anywhere. “Covid has created new projects and opportunities for us here in New Zealand for ballet dancers with new works being created. “I come from a artistically rich background and want to share that. More information is on the Bream Bay Ballet Facebook page. “I am here to support others with a positive, dynamic approach and aim to inspire students in ballet and jazz, technically and artistically, in a supportive, caring environment. “Dance is my passion, it is life itself, and I can’t imagine living without it.” ¢

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When oil was power u by Liz Clark

In the 1960s, with the changing habits of New Zealand society being more mobile and prosperous, a series of three significant mega-projects for Marsden Point were commissioned by the government.

p Last of the oil giants — Marsden Point Oil Refinery is the last remaining of the three government mega-projects conceived in the late 1950s

The first was the oil refinery. It had its origins before 1960 when the Nashled Labour government, influenced by the increasing demand for oil and oilbased products considered options for building a New Zealand-based processing facility. The deep-water location at Marsden Point offered the ideal location for the refinery to be constructed. With an injection of £10 million from the government, construction of the refinery commenced in 1962. It became operational in 1964. In 1973, the government approved a $160 million expansion of the site that

included a fluid-catalytic converter. In the same year, the first global oil shock came. Crude oil prices rose from US$3 to US$20 a barrel due to the 1973 Arab-Israeli conflict in the Middle East. By 1979, a second oil shock came with the Iranian Revolution, causing further crude oil price increases. The Muldoon-led government of the time authorised a $320 million expansion, which included installing a hydrocracker. Deregulation during the 1980s saw the refinery transferred into the control of NZ Refining Ltd, consisting of a consortium of five petroleum companies, including BP, Z Energy and

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Mobil as major shareholders. Currently, the refinery continues to process crude oil for the petroleum industry around the country. The second project was the Marsden A oil-fired power station commissioned during the early 1960s when crude oil prices were still low. Designed by US-based Bechtel Corporation, the construction of the plant was an allNew-Zealand affair led by Fletcher Construction, Downer and Co, and Wilkins and Davies. Construction began in 1965 and was completed by 1968, costing $27 million. Its power generation output totalled

240 megawatts. However, Marsden A never reached its full potential due to rising oil prices. It was demolished in 1996/97. The final project, Marsden B power station was commissioned later by the government in the 1970s, still relying on cheap oil prices. However, the facility never saw any power generation during the years it remained on-site. In 2004, Mighty River Power, the site’s owner, considered a conversion to coal generation. However, objections by environmentalists saw the plan scrapped. The entire plant was sold to an Indian-based company and dismantled in 2012. ¢

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Jumbo crossword ACROSS 1 Inundate (5) 4 Confirmed the truth of (8) 9 Wooden hammer (6) 14 Natural ability (5) 15 Spoil with too much indulgence or generosity (4,4,8) 17 Striped animal (5) 18 Rascal (3) 19 Covertness (7) 20 Bridge for boarding and leaving a vessel (9) 21 Gambol (6) 24 Daily travellers (9) 25 Fashions (6) 26 Reply (6) 29 Pastry-making fat (10) 31 Dudgeon (3) 32 Public uproar (6) 33 Pottery oven (4) 35 Each and every (3) 37 Largest continent (4) 39 Snarled, caught up in (9) 40 One running a pub (9) 41 Long for (5) 42 News report (8) 47 Flying (8) 51 Omits (5) 55 Motor launch (9) 56 Sleeve fasteners (9) 58 Mailed (4) 59 Spoil (3) 60 Fate (4) 61 Crates (anag)(6) 62 Fuss (3)

63 Pickled cabbage (10) 66 Financed (6) 67 Entices (6) 69 Plates, cutlery, glasses (9) 72 Plaster wall coating (6) 73 Laughed slyly, disrespectfully (9) 75 Voracious fish (7) 77 Facial twitch (3) 80 Surpass previous best (5) 81 Very quickly indeed (2,4,4,2,4) 82 Waned (5) 83 Arachnid (6) 84 Seasonal allergy (3,5) 85 Unrefined (5) DOWN 2 Lime-based wall paint (9) 3 Grinding tooth (5) 5 Sound rebound (4) 6 Mimic (7) 7 Incapable of being digested (12) 8 Reside (5) 9 Stonework (7) 10 Indolent (4) 11 Hot coals (6) 12 Fear attack (5) 13 Sweet cover (7) 14 Dropping (7) 16 Bungling, inept (11) 22 Romeo’s lover (6) 23 Chorus (7) 24 Cut short (7) 25 Free from fluctuation (6)

W1 27 Speak quietly (7) 28 Sultanate in NW Borneo (6) 30 Dinner bell (4) 32 Dog-biters (5) 34 Courage (5) 36 Roadway edging (4) 38 Former French coin (3) 42 Any two-footed animal (5) 43 Mean, underhand (3-4) 44 Cereal heads (4) 45 Pressed (6) 46 Movies (5) 48 Booking (11) 49 Watch (7) 50 Religious sister (3) 51 Heaped (7) 52 Abolishes, cancels (6) 53 Easily (12) 54 Added bonus (4) 57 Queasiness (6) 64 Feeling no guilt or embarrassment (9) 65 Fastened (7) 66 Plume (7) 68 Cycle bag (7) 70 Respire (7) 71 Frozen polar covering (6) 72 Diver’s gear (5) 74 Australian parrot (5) 76 Thespian (5) 78 Pleased (4) 79 Bogus (4)

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