The Weekend Lifestyler, August 20th, 2021 by Integrity Community Media

August 20 2021

Helping the cycle of nature P3

Commitment brings reward P5

Daffodil Day P7–10

A celebration of aroha Mangawhai Historic Village Movie Theatre will be hosting Northland movie stars James and Isey Cross in early September. Living in Mangawhai at present, 102-year-old Isey and her son James have been on a three-year adventure since the filming idea began to give people a glimpse into their personal world. As the carer of his mum, James enlisted the help of childhood friend and director of Kaikohe Demolition Florian Habicht to help him bring his dream of honouring continued on page 12 … his mum through film to life.

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A refuge for pets u by Ann van Engelen

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p Julie Chapman, the founder of KidsCan is pleased to see her vision of helping animals in domestic abuse situations come to fruition

“Sadly, Pet Refuge is desperately needed. We have horrifying rates of family violence in New Zealand, and pets often bear the brunt of that,” says founder Julie Chapman. Animals are harmed or threatened by perpetrators to control their victims. “Victims are staying in dangerous situations because they can’t take pets to a safe house and fear they will be hurt or killed if they leave them behind. “Since we announced our plans, we have had more than 100 enquiries for help, so we know there is a significant need for our service. Pet Refuge will make it easier for abuse victims with pets to leave sooner.

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animals will spend as little time in their enclosures as possible so they can enjoy the play and enrichment areas. There are no wire cages. The dog enclosures are built of glass with underfloor heating and an outdoor area attached. “The cat condos are specially designed to give cats a space to sleep, play and feel secure. There are outdoor play and enrichment areas complete with climbing structures for cats, a dog swimming pool, an obstacle course, and beds for lounging in the sun. “We have expert staff, veterinarians on call and we provide therapy for pets traumatised by violence. We will care for these animals as if they were our own.”

The shelter will be a safe haven for animals “The shelter will be a safe haven for animals until they can be reunited with their owners in a violence-free home.” Pet Refuge will transport pets from around New Zealand to the rural Auckland shelter until their owners find a safe place to live. “A Women’s Refuge survey of victims who had experienced animal abuse found 53 per cent delayed leaving out of fear for their animals’ safety. Seventythree per cent would have found it easier to leave if there was a shelter offering temporary accommodation for their animals. “The shelter is designed to give animals comfort and security and has been built with the highest standard of animal welfare in mind. It can house up to 75 animals — dogs, cats, birds and other small pets. “Larger animals such as horses, cows, sheep, goats will be cared for via a network of regional safe farms. The small

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Pet Refuge is the second charity launched by Julie Chapman, the founder and CEO of KidsCan, which helps children in hardship. After her parents died, she used the money from the sale of their home to purchase the land for the shelter. “I wish they could see it. They would be very happy that the money they left is doing something which could be life-changing for these animals and their owners.” The shelter needs ongoing support to pay for operating costs. Kiwis can help by signing up for the Safe Beds for Pets™ monthly giving programme. A monthly $25 donation will give a pet a safe bed, security, bedding, heating, transport, medications, vet healthcare, enrichment toys, animal behavioural therapy, expert animal carers, caseworkers and support staff. To donate monthly or make a donation visit petrefuge.org.nz or call 09 975 0850. ¢

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Helping the cycle of nature

u by Andy Bryenton

Sustainable Kaipara’s mission to create life-giving compost from Mangawhai food scraps continues, with the option to get on board and get involved for the good of the planet. The Sustainable Kaipara group has committed to continuing its popularly received community composting initiative, which has seen them pick up food scraps weekly from selected homes. A trial that spanned half a year has provided a test-bed for logistics and planning, getting the pricing right for the service and establishing compost heaps brimming with beneficial bacteria. “We were blown away by the interest and excitement surrounding

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In addition, the team has hit local events, taking advantage of the rise of compostable packaging. They’ve bagged more than 60 kilograms of this material and branched out into other areas too. Shredded paper from local businesses and paper towels from Mangawhai’s Kindergarten have also been diverted from the landfill and composted. It means that not only is this waste not sent to the dump to rot, but

We think this is the way forward and that no organic waste should ever be sent to landfill

the food scraps pick up service,” says Sustainable Kaipara’s compost manager, Stephanie Gibson. “People just jumped on board. A lot were relieved to have an option to divert their food waste from landfill and not fill up their blue bags with food scraps.” During the six-month window, the Sustainable Kaipara team has collected more than 3,706kgs of food scraps from households in Mangawhai, transferring them to a central composting hub for processing into a rich, plant-friendly end product.

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its decomposition is also harnessed for good, breaking down into nutrient-rich compost. Avid gardeners will know that this substance is the favourite food of growing plants and facilitates productive home vegetable gardening. Those in doubt can look at the example of the Mangawhai Community Garden, which has been donated two cubic metres of compost from this project, helping to cultivate food for those in need. The compost service also provides part-time local employment and

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Clean and safe water on tap

u by Liz Clark

Water tank owners can clean their tank and retain their water, thanks to an innovative new service after Safe H2O chief executive Hamish Grey has brought his country-first water tank cleaning technology to Kaipara and surrounding areas.

Throughout Northland, small groups of tall, white-feathered striding birds with large black bills can be seen feeding in shallow waters at low tide.

Royal spoonbills have been recorded in New Zealand waters since 1861. Since then, more than 2,360 estimated individuals are known to be present and breeding throughout the country. The bird is one of six identified species of spoonbill spread throughout the world. Identified by their large spoonshaped bills, the birds feed on fish, crustaceans, frogs and aquatic insects. Due to the bill’s structure, feeding is limited to a water depth of 40cm or less over sand, mud or clay. Vibration detectors inside the bill can detect prey in murky water or darkness.

The birds feed and roost in flocks. During the breeding season, the adult spoonbills grow long crest feathers on the back of the head and the breast plumage changes to a creamy yellow. Breeding takes place in October in large nests consisting of sticks lined with leaves and other materials, in trees or on the ground in estuarine and wetland environments. A clutch of two to four eggs is laid between November and March. Both adults share incubation lasting 20–25 days. Royal spoonbill chicks fledge at seven weeks. ¢

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over time, in rain and in bore water.” Hamish says a regular tank clean will not only provide clean and safe water, it also allows household filters to work better and last longer. “We regularly hear the comment ‘we’ve built up immunity’ to whatever is in the tank water,” Hamish says. “We had one farmer who hadn’t cleaned his tanks for 20 years and suffered from shingles for over a year, with medication making no impact. We cleaned his tank and water, and he contacted us two weeks later to say the shingles were clearing up.” With full tanks currently, now is the time to prepare for the drier summer months ahead and clean your tanks. ¢

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Commitment brings reward u by Ann van Engelen

Celebrating the most hospitable holiday parks in New Zealand, Anton and Lucy Trist at Camp Waipū Cove were recently placed in the top five at the ReviewPro Spirit of Hospitality Award. “We relocated to Waipū nearly 10 years ago after the Christchurch earthquakes, where we ran the Grand Chancellor Hotel,” says Anton. “The hotel was the one on a big lean. I spent a year deconstructing the building with Fletchers before the time came to leave because we had two small children and the shakes were a bit much. “Lucy saw the job here on Seek one day and thought we could do this, so we applied. When we first looked at the job,

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a report ranks all the sites from reviews. We are proud to be ranked in the top five for the country, especially because the award is based on data and is very objective. “To get that type of accolade is unexpected, and it was nice to get confirmation that what we are doing is working. “You have to enjoy hospitality, people contact and interacting with guests to be successful in these jobs. There can

We are lucky to have a really good team here who are constantly helping us to improve the premise we had never heard of the place. Moving to Waipū was the best move we could have made. “For the first five years, we lived onsite. It was great having the beach on the doorstep, but we moved off-site to bring normality to our work-life balance. “Holiday Parks NZ is our industry association, and through the ReviewPro,

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be challenges from time to time, and from around December 20, we can have 1,500 people on-site. “The atmosphere is always good because people are here on holiday. Some are a bit stressed when they first arrive until they fall into Waipū Cove time. “Our staff are all customer focussed, and we wouldn’t have placed where

p Anton and Lucy Trist with their top five finalist certificate at the ReviewPro Spirit of Hospitality Award

we did without them. There is an art to making things flow effortlessly and helping other people to enjoy their family time. “We are lucky to have a really good team here who are constantly helping us to improve the premise. Waipū and Waipū Cove is a great area with a beautiful beach and lots of things to do. “The cove has the restaurant and little shop while the township is like the hub. The supportive community makes it a bonus for us.

“Our team has put in a lot of effort over the years to get us here. “They have all contributed to the hospitality we provide. It is with thanks to our guests for their reviews that we are able to put Waipū on the map. “Like us once, many travellers across the country hadn’t heard of Waipū. “We believe the award is good for the township because people rate the surrounding area based on their experience here.” ¢

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Enchantment and resilience u by Liz Clark

With more than 150 named species globally, the colourful verbena can bring a splash of brightness to any garden and the pollinators with it. When it comes to long-lasting summer blooms, the verbena is a top performer. Drought-resistant, these hardy plants can survive the toughest of summer conditions, thriving where other less hardy plants cannot. Verbenas can be annuals or perennials available in various colours and heights. The plants can be used for borders, butterfly gardens and grown in pots for continuous blooming throughout the growing season until autumn. Verbenas need 8–10 hours of sunlight during the day, so choose a location where the plants will get their maximum light requirements.

While the verbena will grow in poor soil conditions, it’s beneficial to add in plenty of compost and organic matter and ensure good drainage is available. Like most plants grown for ornamental purposes, verbenas die from root rot if left in waterlogged soil. If you have clay in the garden, build up a raised bed and add in other materials to improve the soil conditions. While they are drought-tolerant, verbenas will benefit from an application of mulch and a weekly watering schedule to ensure prolonged flowering. Watering should be done around the base of the plants to prevent wetting the foliage, which could cause fungal disease and rot.

A small application of a complete slow-release fertiliser in spring and again after pruning is beneficial for prolonged blooming. Regular trimming is recommended by growers. Once flowering slows, cut back the entire plant by one fourth. Lightly fertilise the verbena after trimming. The flowers should appear within two to three weeks after pruning. With a profusion of cultivars available in the verbena range, here are just a few to consider for the garden. Imagination is a strong and rugged hybrid with a vigorous spreading habit. This variety is drought-resistant and produces spectacular intense

violet blooms. Another cultivar range is Voodoo, which was introduced to New Zealand in 2012. Varieties in the Voodoo range include Pink Star, Purple, Red, Red Star, Salmon Star and Blueberry. Another range available for gardeners is the Superbenas Royale selection of cultivars. These produce large eye-catching flower clusters on spreading plants for a long season of floral display during the warmer months. Cultivars from this range include Royale Plum Wine, Royale Chambray, Royale Peachy Keen, Royale Raspberry, Royale Red, Royale Stormburst and Royale Whitecap.

Images create memories

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u by Ann van Engelen

Tashae Paikea grew up in Kaiwaka and has enjoyed photography since she was young and began her photography career last year with the birth of Tashae Photography.

p Wedding, maternity and family images are a big part of Tashae’s passion

p Tashae Paikea started Tashae Photography last year and says she enjoys all types of photography

“I loved taking photos, and as I got older, a few cousins asked me to capture their wedding days,” says Tashae. “The experience was exciting for me. Then I went to university and studied sports science and business. When I came home, I realised sports science was more of a hobby, and I took up photography as it was more what I wanted to do as a career. “Kaiwaka is a great place to grow up. You get to know everyone, and the community spirit is really supportive. When I went to uni, I really missed home and couldn’t wait to return. “I enjoy taking all types of images, including family and wedding portraits, maternity and business website photos.

sessions as well for things like Father’s and Mother’s Day. “I enjoy getting to know people first by telling them about myself. We often relate through something in life, whether it be from the area, mutual friends or school. “Some couples that I have done wedding shoots for are still in contact with me. They call me to do their maternity and newborn pictures too. Life becomes a real journey together. “When people come for family portraits, I tell them to wear what they are comfortable in. Some people match their clothes, and others are relaxed. “I really enjoy weddings because they are so beautiful with lots of love

People can check out my Tashae Photography Facebook page for ideas.” Tashae says she loves capturing the emotion of people at special events. “Ensuring clients have memories of their days is important. Looking back at the photos tells the story of the event. Some people cry when I hand photos over, and some laugh. “Staging photos for websites is exciting too. I play around with colour schemes and get creative to enhance the clients’ products and show people what is available. When I edit, I ensure the colours are matching as well to give the best images. “Taking family portraits on the beach is a relaxing atmosphere, and I do mini

and different types of people. It is quite emotional, especially if the dad cries walking down the aisle with the bride. You are there for a whole day, but the time goes so fast. “An area like this can’t have too many photographers. Everyone has different styles, and that is what makes it special. Because I am in my early 20s I find the younger generation is comfortable with me because we have age in common. I have done collaborations with other photographers as well, which is exciting. “I have been professional now for a year and am loving it. I look forward to meeting more people as time goes by and helping them to capture special memories.” ¢

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Ukulele’s magical Mondays u by Ann van Engelen

For three years Miguel Hamber and the Fourin Abar band members have been helping people learn to play the ukulele. “We host Magic Mondays on the second Monday of every month except for January at the Mangawhai Bowling Club with doors opening at 5pm,” says Miguel. “We encourage people to join together for dinner before the music starts at 7pm. Every month we have three sets of music up on our Facebook page so people can learn before coming along on the night. “The music and words are up on the screen when we join together so everyone can play along.” Magical Mondays attract up to 100 people each month. “My wife and I are teachers and were both in a ukulele group when we lived in Auckland. We moved to Mangawhai and met two people we attended teachers’ college with, and the group started from there, and things have grown. “We have a blast singing songs from anywhere from this century to the 1950s. We try to keep a balance so everyone has the opportunity to join in even if they are beginners. “A ukulele only has four strings. The chord shapes are quite easy to learn as there is one finger for every string, so things are not as complex as learning guitar.

p People from across the region join together to play the ukulele at the Mangawhai Bowling Club every month

“Once you know C, F and D chords, you can easily play hundreds of songs. The beauty is most people who play it are not hugely competitive. A lot are doing music for the second time around. They may play piano and now want to do something else. “It is good for challenging your mind rather than watching television all day. It keeps people vital working together to create community music. “We like to see people trying, growing and developing. It has been

tremendously rewarding for us. We see people nervously attend and sing, and the next month, they have brought a ukulele and are playing and singing. “You can carry the talent through your life. Three people can be in a room playing, and everyone else joins in and sings, whereas three guitars tend to compete. “In between the three sets, we have guest artists perform. People from Warkworth, Dargaville, Whangārei and beyond come along. Groups get to know

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each other, and they join up and make a group of their own to sing a few songs. “We have our Magical Monday Facebook page for people to follow us. New songs are added to our repertoire, and the best thing about it is it is all free. The bowling club gives us the use of the premises to help support us, and we support them. “All age groups can learn, and the music is absolutely wonderful. We are currently preparing for a ukulele festival in Warkworth at the end of October.” ¢

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Capsicum Chilli Chutney u by Jphn Pickworth

Sweetish and bright in the mouth, lovely with cheeses and wine; try with chicken or grilled pork. Use as a marinade base or stir a couple of dollops into your favourite stir fry. INGREDIENTS 6 long ripe chillies 3 large red capsicums 1.5kg apples 1 large red onion 2 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons minced ginger 1 cup raisins 3 lemons 1 tablespoon salt 1 ½ cups brown sugar 2 cups white vinegar 1 cup cider vinegar For variation, try the addition of or substitution of: use all apple cider vinegar green capsicums will change the flavour profile and colour use ground ginger use brown onion include cummin Include coriander include lime zest five minutes before bottling

METHOD First time you make this, remove all seeds and membrane from the chillies. Bring the raisins to the boil in water, let simmer for five minutes and strain, discard the liquid. Peel and core the apples, deseed the capsicums, peel the onion. Process chilli, onion, garlic, raisins and apples with some of the vinegar in the food processor until fine. Transfer to a heavy saucepan, add the juice and grated/zested rind of the lemons add remaining ingredients. Gradually bring to boil, then reduce heat, cook gently, stirring frequently until thickened about one hour. As the flavours are complex, this is best when matured, so use heat sterilised jars and bottle hot with Perfit seal Agee style jars and lids. Leave just enough space, so the contents do not touch the lid. Best kept for six months or more, refrigerate after opening.

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p Isey says aroha and a sip of Jim Beam is her secret to a long life

A celebration of aroha u by Ann van Engelen

New Zealand’s newest film sensations James and Isey Cross, will be at the Mangawhai Movie Cinema on Saturday, September 4 and Sunday, September 5, with the screening of their movie James and Isey. “The movie is about my mum Isey turning 100 years old,” says James. “I never knew any other Māori person who has turned 100 in my lifetime. As I am my mum’s carer, I thought we could document her life the week leading up to the celebrations.” James returned from the USA years ago when his father was ill and stayed on to care for his mum in Kawakawa. The pair are well-known for starring in one of the 2019 Instant Kiwi Scratch advertisements. “Mum was 99, turning 100 in three weeks’ time when we did the ad. A director friend had suggested I send in an application to represent Northland, and we were accepted. “It reunited my childhood friend Florian Habicht who was the director. I was always going to be an actor, and he was going to be a film director. Florian went his way, and I went mine. His first film was Kaikohe Demolition, and I ended up in America.

“I wanted someone to film mum’s birthday party, and no directors were available. I approached Florian, and he came and documented the week for us. The movie shows our everyday life with me caring for mum in our home.

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I don’t allow anyone to dictate to me how I live my life or how I want my mum to be represented

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“We do things together like pick watercress and go to McDonald’s on our birthdays. We order a Big Mac and go to the Kerikeri Stone Store and eat it while feeding the birds. I am also a tohunga ahurewa, which means high

priest and take everyone on a spiritual journey through the movie, including myself. Some people don’t understand the gift of a tohunga, but I speak in the ancient language of the gods, and you feel and understand what I am saying. It is all about energy. “We visit my dad at the urupā, and we go to Spirits Bay and Cape Reinga and Tāne Mahuta at Waipoua Forest, to acknowledge our ancestors, the ancient ones and the little fairy people of the forest known as patupaiarehe. “We are virtually unknown, and the movie is Māori telling a Māori story and my take on who we are. I have had Facebook messages of the theatres being full of Pākehā who have stood and clapped at the end of the film. “I don’t allow anyone to dictate to me how I live my life or how I want my mum to be represented. I insisted the movie be premiered at the Civic Theatre in Auckland for the historical connection for mum.”

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p A day in the life of Isey could include fishing, picking watercress or going on a road trip with James

p James and Isey Cross opened up their lives for a week to show the world what turning 100 years old looks like in their household

p James filmed the movie to honour his mother because he had never met any Māori person who had turned a century in his lifetime

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People within the industry thought we were taking a risk booking the premises, but it is about honouring my mum

When Isey was 19 years old, she was walking up Queen Street with her brother Len who had recently returned from the second world war. “They were going to the St James Theatre but went to The Civic instead, and when I left home in Kawakawa to pursue a singing and acting career, Auckland was the place to be. For us to go back to The Civic when she turned 102 was amazing as the last time she stepped foot in the theatre was with her brother that day in 1942. “People within the industry thought we were taking a risk booking the premises, but it is about honouring my mum. The movie is about family and friends, not just my mum and me and being a spiritual person, I had faith that people would turn up. “We launched it on her 102nd birthday, and 1,800 people came. We arrived in an Excalibur limousine, a car styled after the 1928 Mercedes-Benz SSK by Brooks Stevens for Studebaker.

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It was like a Hollywood affair, and we celebrated downstairs in the Winter Garden later. “I didn’t realise until I got home at 3am and looked on Facebook that there was a sea full of people stretching across the road at The Civic. I was blown away by the videos and the photos that were taken. Seventy-year-olds, five-year-olds and teenagers have loved it. The journey has proven that people of all ages have lovingly brought into our life story. I tell people our secret is karakia — prayer on a daily basis. “The Bay of Islands College kapa haka group joined us, and we supplied a free bus for people who wouldn’t have been able to attend otherwise. It was about friends, whānau and the community joining the experience. “Mum is really proud of the movie, and we have been travelling around showing it. I scope out where we are going to premier the screenings, so I know how to handle it for mum. That is

part of the responsibility of looking after her as she is now going on 103 plus. “I was going to Waiheke Island on July 9 to do the last presentation. Being winter, I left mum here in Mangawhai with my sister because I didn’t want her to travel, and we have been here ever since. The local theatre manager John heard we were in town and asked if we would show the movie at the old church cinema at the historic village. “It is a beautiful setting and an amazing opportunity. With the theatre being a charitable organisation, we are pleased to be helping to raise funds for the historic village and the Daring project. “The theatre takes 50 people, and there will be photo opportunities and signing of posters. We will have more showings if required. “Mum enjoys it here in Mangawhai. We went to the tavern for a meal, and two ladies recognised us from the commercial and came to say hi, as did a man when mum was getting her nails

done at Beauty Within. Mum was thrilled, but I have to remind people because of her age to shake her hand, not to hug her as she doesn’t know everyone. “Ultimately, the film is the relationship between mum and son, and it shows you how to treat and respect those you love. “People recognise us everywhere we go. My car is a distinctive black Mitsubishi GTO. When the producer from Sunday came up to interview us, he likened us to Batman and Robin with the car being the Japanese version of Ferrari and Lamborghini. “We appreciate that people are seeing our film. It is all about my mum — she is the boss and star while I am the accessory. I wanted to make a movie to honour her, and that is what I have done. New Zealand has embraced it with so much love.” Isey says her secret to a long life is aroha and a sip of Jim Beam. Go to mangawhaimovies.com to book your tickets.

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The supplier I work with returns a portion of the profit to their employees Helena had completed an Amazon online business course and had experience working in graphic design. “The Amazon course taught me how to create my own brand to sell online. During my course, there was a section on how people create products to fail, so you have to buy more.

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