The Weekend Lifestyler, April 30th 2021 by Integrity Community Media

April 30 2021

They are remembered Anzac Day was marked by solemn memories as well as brighter moments and long conversations last Sunday. Local RSAs were supported by a variety of community groups, including pipe bands, cadets, and police and fire brigade officers to remember those who fought in various conflicts. Present and past armed forces members were an important part of the events while wreaths were laid, the last post played, and thanks was given for the freedom we have continued on page 4…

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Malcolm Norton works by day as a real estate professional for Ray White in Waipu. His extracurricular calendar is filled with community support work as a member of many sporting and civic service clubs. His tenure with the local Lions has seen him make many contacts who can help with fundraising. So when he learned of two up-and-coming young surfers and two potential Spirit of Adventure sailors seeking assistance, he was able to lend a hand. First, his relationship with the Harrington family led him to the story of Rhyder and Ruby, young surfers

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We’re lucky that kids here have such access to the outdoors, to the sea and the surf

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He’s equally enthusiastic about another donation, made to Bream Bay College students and Waipu residents Emer Lea and Claire Boakes. These young ladies are off on the Spirit of Adventure, thanks to some timely assistance from Malcolm. The local Lions Club has also weighed in to assist with the voyage. Thanks to their efforts and those of other neighbourhood ‘good sorts’, no less than four students from the beachside college will experience life aboard a tall ship. “I think these two possibilities are fantastic for your young people,” says

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Malcolm. “My own son enjoyed his own voyage with the Spirit of Adventure, and through the Lions, we also support a fellow tall ship serving the community, the R Tucker Thompson.” Malcolm’s work with Ray White has seen him take on board the many charitable works that the company supports. His association with the Waipu Lions has offered plenty of opportunities to positively affect change. If you, too, are inspired to do a little good in the community, Malcolm says that groups like the Lions offer a warm welcome to new members, as well as a place to make new friends. ¢

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Self-defence builds confidence

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Matt and Dawn O’Dea are the owners of Coast Academy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, with clubs in Warkworth, Silverdale and now Wellsford. “We are starting classes in Wellsford for children first. Our classes help provide self-defence, discipline and self-confidence,” says Matt. “I have been involved with martial arts since I was 13 years old and took on jiu-jitsu when I was 30. I have done taekwondo, kickboxing and mixed martial arts. It took me 13 years to get my black belt, but I like that it is a thinking man’s martial art. Once you get hooked — that’s it. “Our first job is to make people better people to give the younger generation good role models and help them change their perception of the world. Dino Isla will be our coach for classes that will be held at Wellsford School, and I will be visiting on a regular basis. “Dino used to own the Let it Brew cafe in Warkworth before Covid hit. He has been in jiu-jitsu for a good six years and is a purple belt. We are excited to see him advancing the club

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and helping children in the area gain confidence. “Jiu-jitsu is great for children because you can overcome bigger and stronger opponents by using leverage and technique rather than brute strength. Coming from a boxing background, I was tired of getting kicked in the head. I like that there is no punching in jiujitsu which makes it a safer sport. “Each week, we teach at least one item of self-defence and a takedown. We also focus on groundwork so our students know how to control a person on the ground. We make our classes more fun and interactive rather than structured patterns or forms like a traditional martial art. “We are opening the children’s classes on Monday, May 3. People interested in lessons for their children can contact us through the Coast Academy BJJ Facebook page. We have had a massive amount of interest.

My son was bullied at school, and he is now training to be a professional fighter

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p Dino Isla will be helping children learn the art of jiu-jitsu at Wellsford School through Coast Academy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

“My philosophy is making lessons completely opposite to how I was taught when I was young. I believe the children who need jiu-jitsu the most are probably the ones who want to be there the least. If I can make them stay, they will build their confidence, especially if they are being bullied.” Matt believes the more athletic children will always be good at what they want to do as they already have a degree of confidence.

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p The path to the flagpole was lined with crosses bearing the names and photos of local family members who lost their lives at war. Each photo told the person’s story at the Hakaru/Mangawhai Anzac Day service

They are remembered u by Ann van Engelen

Residents from across the Mangawhai and Kaiwaka area joined together to commemorate Anzac Day last Sunday, remembering those who fought in wars and never returned or returned. “We had a fantastic turn out on the day. Anzac Day, to me, is a commemoration of those who lost their lives, got injured or captured and those who didn’t come home. Some came back injured and dependent,” says Hakaru and Mangawhai RSA president Bill Warren. Bill has served in the navy, the navy reserve and the police. “I was born in Dunedin and served for around 46 years in the navy. I was then a civilian serving in the navy reserve for six years and was a police officer at the same time. “I left the country a few times during my time in the armed forces on the smaller vessels and served in places like Australia and Singapore. I went on an exchange to the UK for four months

to an army unit as they did a similar job to what I did in the intelligence unit analysing satellite data and things. “My wife and I moved to Kaiwaka to retire, and I naturally got involved with the RSA. The RSA is here to help those in the NZ Defence Force who have been in action zones overseas and need assistance later. It may be psychological or practical, and we also help their dependents. “We help supply things like motorised scooters and walking frames. Our welfare people can take veterans to medical appointments and help with other needs. If someone needs something and they don’t have the funds, we can contribute to help them. Our Anzac parade was fantastic. We had past and present armed forces

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members as well as cadets, scouts and cubs attend the ceremony. “The weather was fantastic, especially for the two air force Seasprite helicopters that did a low flyover. It was nice for people to see something different. We had the crosses with the names and photos

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I was born in Dunedin and served for around 46 years in the navy

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attached of those who did not return to the area after serving in the war. Each had a card explaining what happened and where. “We did the role of honour, the ode, laid wreaths, and sang the New Zealand and Australian national anthems and later shared refreshments together. Our patron Ronald Piargi is 100 years

old, and another member John Kelly is 98 and was in the navy. “Ronald served in the Pacific, and his wartime history is very rich and interesting. “He also served on the hospital ships. John was in bomber command in the UK and joined just after the Battle of Britain and was involved in the bombing of Germany. “Most of these guys don’t talk about their experiences, and you can understand why. They don’t class themselves as heroes. It was a job they had to do, and they did it. “Anzac represents any New Zealander that has served in conflict since the first world war and the Commonwealth began. John and Ronald both served in the second world war, and they live in Mangawhai. “I think it would be great to see a war memorial in Mangawhai, even a keystone with a flagpole above the beach. I would love to see a dawn parade there as there were hundreds of people in the area with predecessors who served in the war.” ¢

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p Ronald Piargi — Hakaru RSA patron at the Anzac service p The pipe band at the Hakaru Anzac service

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Living colour with African spice u by Liz Clark

They come in hot orange, red and many other hues; gazanias can bring a riot of colour to the garden and decorative pots. Gazanias are native to South Africa. Being drought-tolerant, these colourful daisy-like flowering plants are often used as ground cover plantings on dry banks and difficult terrain by gardeners. Mass planted, they create a bold, bright statement throughout the long summer flowering season. The plants make an ideal choice for coastal sites where the soil is predominantly sandy and dry. The gazania genus was first described by German botanist Joseph Gaertner in a publication in 1791. Several species within the genus have been utilised and developed further by horticulturalists into the array of colourful cultivars currently available. The two main types chosen by gardeners are the trailing and clumping varieties. Like all plants, gazanias benefit from a good start when first planted. Add in some organic matter, compost and a good dose of blood and bone. These will provide the nutrients the plants need for continuous flower display. Drainage is important. Heavy clay soils can cause poor root formation as well as fungal rot — plant at least 20cm above the soil base to ensure good establishment. Also, ensure your gazanias are located where they can receive full sun.

During the summer months, although they are drought resistant, gazanias benefit from occasional watering. Otherwise, they require very little maintenance other than some pruning and deadheading of blooms. The plants can be propagated from cuttings or grown from seed. If taking cuttings, dip the end of the stems in rooting hormone and place them into 10cm pots with potting mix. Keep well watered but not soaked until the roots have formed. The cuttings can be transplanted once the root system is well established in the pot. Plant your gazania cuttings in spring and space at 61–76cm apart — water every second week after transplant. With a vast collection of colours, we’ll take a look at just some of the range available. Cleopatra is a clumping form, with bright red and a yellow and black ‘central eye’ in the blooms. It grows to a height of 40cm, making it a perfect candidate for a decorative pot. Next is the New Day Mix F1 hybrid range. These cultivars are bred for larger flowers, vibrant colours and a compact growing habit. The New Day range grows to a height of 20cm and will fit into any pot and growing situation. Highly wind, heat and drought tolerant. Other varieties are available at your local nursery or online.

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p John Bowmar receiving his Queen’s Service Medal from Dame Patsy Reddy for his services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Honoured for service u by Ann van Engelen

Kaiwaka Volunteer Fire Brigade chief fire officer John Bowmar received his Queen’s Service Medal from the Governor-General for his services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the community last week. John has been a member of the brigade since 1977. He was deputy chief fire officer from 1994 to 2004 and has since served 16 years as chief fire officer. “I joined the fire brigade simply because I was asked to back then. Fire brigades are always short of people for various reasons. Some members get older, and some move away, so it is a constant battle,” says John. In the past 10 years, he has attended more than 800 call-outs across a range of events and provided support to neighbouring Mangawhai Volunteer Fire Brigade, including mentoring new officers. “Nowadays manning the station in the daytime is the biggest issue across the country. It is now called Fire and Emergency Services. They supply the station truck and training, and the community supply the manpower.

People don’t realise that we rely on volunteers so much. “We often have shifts now for volunteers, and our object is if we go out, we come home. The nearest stations with permanent staff

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I joined the fire brigade simply because I was asked to back then

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are Silverdale and Whangarei. At times we are involved in community fundraising for various things such as the Northland Rescue Helicopter Trust. We also support the local Civil Defence team.

“I loved being a part of raising funds for the Northland rescue chopper as they do such an awesome job. We raised a large amount for a small area. Being in the emergency service is a great experience. You become like family, and I love the joking that goes on amongst the team. We enjoy helping people in their hour of need. That is a really big part of it. You meet some really neat people through attending the call-outs. “We have 14 members with two ladies at the Kaiwaka brigade. I don’t think people realise all that we actually do. “We often get called out to help them as well as we do the code purple call-outs for St John ambulance. That is cardiac arrests or people not breathing and other serious medical issues. Part of our role is getting CPR going as soon as we get there.”

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p John receiving funds raised from the annual Christmas light display for the Kaiwaka Fire Station by Mark Ottoway, a former QSM recipient

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Receiving the medal was very humbling. I take it as a recognition of the whole team I work with

John says the Kaiwaka Fire Station attends approximately 150 calls a year. “Sometimes we get three calls in a day. The families of the station are a very important part of our success and a huge support. We also have some very generous sponsors in the town if we want to raise funds. We do a lot of scrap metal for fundraising as well. The Mangawhai brigade raised a lot of their funds for their new station by collecting scrap metal too. “Receiving the medal was very humbling. I take it as a recognition of the whole team I work with, including past and present members. When you look at it, it’s quite a big award. There were only six this year that are awarded at the Queen’s Birthday Weekend honours to people in the fire brigade. “Over the years, Kaiwaka has certainly had a splattering of awards. I have lived here all my life and am

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not the first to get the Queen’s Service Medal. It is nice to join them like Mark Ottoway, and Brian Jaques have also received a medal. “I wholeheartedly encourage people to join us at the Fire and Emergency Services. It does help if you have a sense of humour and are a bit thickskinned, and you need to be able to take criticism as well. We have had many good experiences, including animal rescues like cats up trees. “One good memory is when we had an escaped emu at Mangawhai. That was certainly a different scenario. Those call-outs give us a break from serious incidents such as motor vehicle accidents and house fires. “A couple of years ago, we had a really bad run of car accidents, but lately, it has been better. We have great support teams and peer support. Our personal wellbeing is a high priority as

well. Nowadays, we are more aware of how things can build up in you if you have seen too many tragedies, so we try to guard against that. “There are so many positives to the job, and we have always had a good team. Everyone has their own level of commitment, and if you don’t want to go to a particular situation, you do not have to. There is not a lot of employment in small towns, and it is nice to see the younger generation come along from school. They learn new skills, and we get a lot of satisfaction seeing them blossom. I was originally in the banking industry and then came home to the farm; the students are often shocked when they find I have always lived in the same house. “At times, we send people to schools or kindergartens to teach children fire safety. It is great to be able to interact and teach others how

to keep themselves safe. We try to get the message across for people to always have escape plans in case of a house fire and make sure you have working smoke alarms.” Local community member Lindsay Hargreaves says John is well-deserving of the Queen’s Service Medal. “John is a great member of the community and the work he has done over the years is very much appreciated,” says Lindsay. “He is stable and very calm. People can see his calmness when he is attending the various situations he finds himself in with his team. He leads his community well. That is one of the things that we see in particular with the fire brigade men and women he works alongside. His professionalism, patience, time and effort is well-noted, and he certainly deserves the Queen’s Service Medal.” ¢

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WOMEN IN BUSINESS Hi, I am the manager and co-owner of Home and Hobbies in Mangawhai. We try to cater to the local community by stocking a range of products from art supplies, to home brew and cheese making kits; from kitchenware to gourmet products and toys to cleaning goods and other home and bach essentials. I take great pride in sourcing products we don’t have in stock and in having some originals. I am passionate about community, trying to understand people’s needs and to help wherever I can. I really enjoy looking after people and fulfil this by involving myself in the Kaiwaka Foodbank Op Shop and community support initiatives. I read a lot, on a variety of subjects and believe in always learning. I am also passionate about politics although hopefully not to the point of bugging others!

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Chilli Jam If you’ve come to the end of the glut of chillies you’ve grown, and have run out of ideas with what to do with them, here’s a good one. Although this one requires some sitting time, so some patience is needed before you get your end result. It’s best eaten after six months, more if you’ve got the will power to leave it. This yields 500ml, but is easy to make as several jar mixtures at the same time, just double or triple, whatever you desire. You can change the heat for each batch according to your taste and have a couple of pots rolling at the same time as well — the ball is in your court. You can also change flavours as well. However, something that should be suggested, if you’re not a firebreather, perhaps remove all the seeds and membranes from the chillies for your first batch to get a bit of an idea regarding heat, or if you’re about being all in, fill your boots and leave them in. INGREDIENTS 6 long red chillies 1 large red onion 2 cloves garlic 125ml water 450g white sugar 80ml wine or rice vinegar 1 lime juiced 1 tsp fish sauce METHOD Process chillies, onion, garlic and water in the food processor until fine. Transfer to a heavy saucepan and add remaining ingredients Gradually bring to boil, then reduce heat stir frequently 25–40 minutes. Test like you would for fruit jams for ‘jelling.’ If you want a firm, spoonable rather than spreadable product, cook longer, this is really up to you. Sterilised jars in your preferred method — a pot of boiling water with everything in it does the trick. Once the jam is at your desired consistency, transfer into sterilised jars. Leave just enough space, so the contents do not touch the lid. Once you’ve let sit for at least six months, refrigerate once opened. For variation try the addition of or substitution of: use apple cider vinegar, include fresh ginger, use brown onion, use kecap manis, include cumin, include coriander, include lime zest.

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Surf’s up Mangawhai u by Ann van Engelen

More than 60 children participated in the Ultimate Kids Surf Camp with Aotearoa Surf School in Mangawhai last week. “We have camps at least five times per year where children come along, learn to surf, build confidence and make friends,” says manager Che’ Burnett. “Some attend for the first time, and others come on a regular basis because they love the experience. Our camps are about building confidence in and out of the water. They are different children after camp. ”We see children leave with a new-found confidence. They don’t just get out there surfing waves on their own merit; they learn to live day-to-day with others their own age, in their own dormitory. They help with team activities, paddleboard, use the water sliding and experience the confidence course. “Parents lead busy lives, and we understand the challenges of the working family. These camps help parents continue to work while giving their children a great opportunity to develop themselves. These holidays, the best thing I saw was at our Fun Surf

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comp. We had amazing two-foot glassy waves, and we had 15 coaches in the water with children gliding the waves. The amount of one on one tuition on perfect green waves was fantastic to watch from the car park. I could hear the students screaming for joy. “The children love the competitions. We had a talent and quiz night and prize-giving. “The biggest challenge is trying to get the boys to shower daily. The girls are great, but you could see the layers of zinc on the boys’ faces. That is the give away. “We also held our women’s wellness weekend last week. Seven women stayed in the Eco Pods and enjoyed yoga, surfing lessons and massages. I believe retreats are to have a relaxing time to unwind so people can go home refreshed. Many are working mothers, and it is just as important for them to have a break. “We are fortunate to share our passion and lifestyle. I love everything about my job. There is nothing better

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p Children at the Ultimate Kids Surf Camp at Mangawhai gained confidence in the waves and on the land thanks to the team at Aotearoa Surf School last week

than teaching people to surf the waves. The best part is when you see people two years after a lesson and they say this is the new me. “It is so great to see people who have come to us doing things later in life. Even the dishwasher working for

the camp used to do after school surf lessons with us when he was 10 years old. Here he is at 16 doing our dishes. Our strategy is to leave a positive impact on the world around us, and it is always awesome to see families enjoying the waves together.” ¢

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The road to somewhere u by Liz Clark

Until the 1930s, the only route northwards to Waipu and Whangarei was the treacherous mud strewn Waipu Gorge Road and its perilously tight corners.

p At work on the Brynderwyn deviation — men and machines were put to the test

In September 1936, the Public Works Department announced there would be a new road formed between Kaiwaka and the ‘settlers road’ leading to Mr Pilbrow’s property. ‘The new route will be via Waipu, Brynderwyn and Kaiwaka, and will provide a valuable alternative to that now in use, via the Waipu Gorge and Maungaturoto,’ stated the newspapers of the day. The estimated completion time was approximately two years until opening. The route promised to shorten the length of travel by a distance of more than 12 kilometres. The PWD stated where the road reached ‘its summit at the top of the main range, near Mr Pilbrow’s residence, where, from an eminence

of 870 feet above sea-level, a glorious panorama of both east and west coasts may be obtained, adding greatly to the scenic beauties of a motoring trip through Northland.’ The 1930s were when New Zealanders were embracing the motor car and its conveniences to reach out of the way places. Northland, in particular, promised spectacular beaches and recreational pursuits. The age of tourism had come, and the Public Works Department made moves to ensure roading was improved. Work on the new deviation began in the same month. Camps of workers were set up at either end of the new route to start the arduous task of forming the road from Kaiwaka through the twisting edge of

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The route promised to shorten the length of travel Then PWD district engineer RH Packwood stated: ‘With the assistance of mechanical navvies and the transfer of workmen from the Brynderwyn to

Waipu road section of the deviation, work on the Topuni-Maungaturoto via Brynderwyn section has been accelerated over the latter part of the year.’ Bridge formations, metalling and tar sealing were also underway. The PWD had purchased a large bitumen plant and associated machinery transported and reassembled at the Brynderwyn construction site. In September 1938, the highway was ready to open to traffic. The Minister of Finance Walter Nash cut the ribbon on September 26, allowing the first vehicles through. Today, the route north with everincreasing traffic flows is now the bane of many using it; for motorists in the late-1930s, it was a godsend. ¢

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